Chapter 6
Mest walked through the guild doors with Wendy by his side, and noticed that everyone was more noisy than usual. Well with the Great Magic Games coming up in a few weeks everyone is training to the max. He suddenly felt Wendy let go of his arm as she ran towards Natsu. He sighed, it looks like they're going to train again today. Team Natsu was chosen as team A this year, and he was on team B with Mira, Laxus, Juvia, and Gajeel. He didn't train mostly because he was lazy to, and he wanted to watch Wendy as she trained. He was still amazed at how strong she was after a month of training. He started to noticed she would get cocky like Natsu once in a great while when she was fighting. He just hoped that Natsu didn't completely rub off on her, and spread his stupidity. Not only that, but he couldn't get away with certain things anymore or else she would use her newly found strength to strangle him.
He sat at the table with Laxus and Gajeel as they talked about strategies. From the month he was gone he almost went insane without having Wendy next to him. Even now he's having a hard time trying not to drag Wendy away from her training. One of his favorite memories popped up, he thought about the moment he saw Wendy fighting the god slayer from Lamia Scale at GMG. It touched his heart so much to see the girl that was so afraid was able to keep standing when the odds were stacked against her. Maybe he should train after all, he wants her to look as the whole watches that he can protect her no matter what. That the person standing in the arena is Wendy Marvell's boyfriend.
He didn't know where to start though since all he can do is teleport and control the mind to a certain point. He needed some combat training, with his chin on his arms he thought of ways to make due with something, then it hit him. Learning a new magic type would take to long, but using a magical item would be easy. What would he use though? A gun? No, he was never good with those. A knife? He would need to get close, which might be a challenge with some people, so a no. A sword? It's common for wizards to use them, and he wants to be different, so no again. How about a bow? He was good with them a long time ago, but only Lahar knew about that. It's been ages since he last handled one, and he needed time to find a good one that fitted to him. He ran his hands across his face and sighed.
Juvia tapped him on the shoulder with Mira behind her, "Um, Juvia and Mira-san would like to know if you would help us train."
"Uh, sure, but can you guys help me too. I kind of have a problem."
The girls in front of him glanced at each other, "Mest, Mest, did you two have a fight?"
He chuckled, "No we didn't it's just I want to get a magical item to use in Grand Magic Games like a bow, but I don't know where to look for one and neither less know what type to get."
"Juvia thinks you should ask Erza-san about that since she uses weapons."
Just then Cana snuck up behind Juvia and squeezed her boobs, "Haha gray is sure missing out on that erotic look, and I can train with you guys if you want guildarts is back so I need an excuse to leave."
Juvia pouted with tears in her eyes, "That's not nice Cana-san."
Mira beamed, "I don't remember the last we trained together Cana! All three of us should go together. Oh sorry Mest for taking up your time we'll be going now."
All three waved as they left out the front doors. So ask Erza, huh? He looked over at team Natsu's table, and saw both Natsu and Wendy were finally taking a break.
He teleported next to Wendy as he made her sit on his lap, "Hello sweetness, how's training with the idiot?"
She jumped at him suddenly appearing, but quickly laughed at his remark on Natsu and spoke with pride, "I won the last two matches!"
The idiot cut in, "Hey man that isn't cool! You should be happy I'm helping your girl."
Lucy giggled and patted his shoulder, "It's okay Natsu I don't care if you're an idiot, I still love you."
"Aw Luce! I love you too."
Mest nibbled on Wendy's ear as he whispered in her ear, "Love, I decided I want to get something for myself to use in the Magic Games, and I wanted to ask permission to ask Erza to help me find what I need."
She made a small whimper and went red as she tried to cover her face, "You can go with her."
He smirked as he kissed her cheek, even though doing that wasn't needed he still did it for his own enjoyment. He put Wendy back on the bench besides him as he grabbed Erza's attention.
Erza looked at him, "Yeah?"
"You're the only person I know that's an expert with weapons so I wanna ask you something."
She straighten her back and crossed her arms, "Ask away."
"Okay so I was planning to use a magical weapon for the Magic Games like a bow, so I was wondering if you can help me find one. Since my magic really isn't suited for combat it would help me a lot."
With her hand on her chin she thought for moment, then point one finger in the air, "I saw this really nice bow the other day my armory is full currently, so I didn't get it but we can go back to the shop now to see if it's still there."
He smiled, "Really?! Let's go then, where is it? I can teleport us."
Mest swung the shop door open as Erza followed, "Soo which part of the store is it?"
She didn't say anything but walked to a door in the back of the store, and opened it.
Once he saw the room he had to take a step back. There was so much awesome looking gear in there. On the right side of the room he saw all different kind of bows.
Erza stopped in front of a empty spot on the wall and pointed to it, "This is the one I was talking about, you can't see it but only the user can. It uses your own magic to make projectiles to shoot. From what I heard for the salesman it can shoot through most magic types, and does a lot of damage if you use three fingers to pull back the string, and moderate damage with two. Also there's no need to aim all you need to do is focus on the target it will shoot to it no matter what. I'm sure when we talk to him again he can tell you more about it."
He was amazing just from what he heard already he was definitely going to buy it. Looking at the price under it he saw it thirteen thousand jewels. He could only afford to give up ten thousand.
Scratching the back of his head he faced Erza, "You think I can borrow like three thousand from you? I'll pay it all back after the Magic Games I swear."
She made the face she usually makes when she eats cake, "I have a membership that should take off about two thousand so I'll lend you one."
"I would love to hug you, but Wendy would be mad so thanks."
"No problem, I'm mostly doing this for Wendy anyways since it would make her happy to see you grow in strength. I'll be right back and get the clerk."
Moments later the guy showed him how to use it and handle it.
"So this wrist band here it is where it will be stored. It's like her magic, but it stays in here. Also the only ultimate spells you can do are golden spike and black diamond. Golden spike is where one projectile will split into five, and give very, very high explosive damage. Black diamond is a projectile that once it hits its target it will slowly steal the magic from it and give it to the user. There are also four small lacrimas that are in the wristband which will enhance the bow if you put a small amount of your magic into it. Also if you want to fire multiple projectiles you need to hold back the string for more than two seconds. Other than that, that's it. Just swipe your finger like this, and you should see the bow appear in your hand."
Mest's blood was pumping as he started to see the bow take form in his hand. It looked looked like oil that somehow managed to stay in a form of a bow. There was no weight at all from it. Once they arrived back at the guild, both of them went to the back of the guild outside to try it out. He forgotten the feel of a bow, but his muscles didn't. Erza had equipped one of her stored armors that worked against arrows. She would help him get use and strengthen his magic for his bow, not only that it was helping her train too.
By the end of the day he finally got to see the love of his life.
He hugged her tightly as he kissed her, "Aw Wens I missed you so much and I got something to show you, but I don't know if you can see it. Watch this."
Wendy yawned as she looked down as his arm. He swiped a finger across the wristband and the bow flowed out like oil again.
She looked at him, "Um love I can't see anything. What is it? Is that thingy you were talking about getting this morning?"
He nodded as he took off the wristband and placed it on her, "So swipe your finger here, and keep this hand open."
She did as told and freaked out, "Woah! Mest this is so cool! It's like really squishy, haha, but are you sure a bow? I mean I never seen you use one before."
Mest blushed lightly, "Well I do know how to use one, I just never told you. I'll be training with Erza to handle this a whole lot better than now."
She took off the wristband and placed it back on his as she hugged him again, "Mest I'm so happy for you! I get to see my wonderful Mest get stronger, and I'll make a deal if you get the most points on team B than me I'll grant you one wish."
He smirked as he leaned down to capture her lips, "I would never refuse such a deal."
He was rough with her only because he knew she loved it. Also it was going to be awhile until he really spend time with her until after the Magic Games.
Her body went weak in his arms, "Doranbolt you devil I got a lot of training to do tomorrow."
"Yeah man I'll be pushing her extra tomorrow I don't need her to be tired."
Mest groaned in the middle of their kiss, "Really Natsu? You had to interrupt now?"
"What? I'm just saying. You guys are like standing in the middle of the doorway."