Oops, it may have been almost a year again, sorry :O
Anyway enjoy the next chapter :D
Ich besitze kein fairy tail, nun ja :3
Lucy POV
The next day, I was walking around the small house on the outskirts of Bolby that Rosemary had kindly offered me as a thank you for rescuing her, once again I had tried to refuse and at least pay to stay but the kind old lady had refused to let me. When arriving last night it was dark so I didn't really look around much, but now in the light I've got to say this little place is pretty nice. Downstairs there's a small kitchen and living area that had a fireplace in the centre, and a small toilet connected to the kitchen. Upstairs is the bedroom and a connected bathroom that has a bath, even in this small house. Overall it's a really nice place, better that it came furnished too, although the place may need some dusting, I'll do that later though.
I change into something more relaxing for training in. I walk outside and to the back of the house with face the back of the mountain at the edge of the forest like Rosemary and Andi said Bolby does. Perfect. I pull out the goat key from my waist and chant, "open gate of the goat: Capricorn", and in a usual puff of smoke Capricorn appears.
"Is it time already Lucy-Sama?" Capricorn says in his usual serious and mature tone. I try to reply with a serious and tone in return but I feel the excited-ness still comes through, "yes, I can't wait", I smile before bowing and talking in a half jokey tone, "Capricorn-Sensei". Capricorn smiles.
"Very well Lucy-Sama, although I am sure you are eager to start practising and learning the new magic, currently however your magic containers are too small, and would be drained too quickly or the spells wouldn't work at all, but either way it is too dangerous as of yet for you to try and use the magic". I drop my head slightly disappointed, I was eager to start with it now but I had a feeling this may be the case, i look back up at Capricorn, "how long will I have to practise container boosting for?". Capricorn looks away from me slightly to think, "hmm, Lucy-Sama, for a celestial mage your container is already particularly large, so it may not take very long has it has with others, but to be safe, I would suggest just container boosting for at least the next month or two, after that we should be able to start with the smaller spells, and see how we can go from there". This was slightly less disappointing news as I thought it would take longer.
"Okay, that's not too bad, should we start with some container boosting training now then?", I asked Capricorn, "if that is your wish Lucy-Sama" he replied in his usual tone again looking at me. I smiled, "okay cool let's get started" he smiled at me back, and we began our training.
It's been 2 months since I started training, during this time other that boosting my magic container, which Capricorn says will have at least doubled by now thanks to constant training, I have made friends while I've been here, I've of course been visited by Rosemary occasionally who I've also helped out with jobs every now and again, it's the least I could do for her. I've also been given often visits from Andi; she's pretty cool and definitely a bit hyper and smug.
But now Capricorn says that I'm ready to start learning some if the new magic. Today was the day he said we would start, I can't wait. "Lucy-Sama, I promised you today we would start practising the new magic, and I keep that promise" he smiled at me, and I smile excitedly back, "first we will start with a defensive spell, this spell is known as the Celestial Shield, as the name would suggest it creates a shield made from light, and when mastered would be able to create it in front of you, behind you, all around as a dome, or even around someone else, and you can make it as small or big as your container will allow". I beamed, "wow, that sounds so cool, I can't wait".
At this point in a puff of smoke Sagittarius appeared, "hello Lucy-Sama". Slightly surprised I greet him in return, "hey Sagittarius, what are you doing here?". He beams his reply back in his usual fashion, "Capricorn-San called on me to help you with your new training, although I'm also in the dark for as to why yet-moshimoshi" he says also slightly confused.
At this point Capricorn brings us out of the dark for his training plans, "I have asked Sagittarius-San here to fire arrows at you" he says frighteningly casually, "WHAT?!" I scream even more confused and now slightly terrified. Sagittarius also looks now even more confused and reluctant to Capricorns request. Though I felt at ease after Capricorn explained more, "Do not worry Lucy-Sama, we shan't start with that, first I will show you the technique, and see if you can conjure the spell before we attempt it in practice". I was relieved to hear this, and I think Sagittarius was too.
"Are you ready Lucy-Sama?" Capricorn asked politely. "Definitely" I say with an exited smirk. "Ok then" Capricorn continued, "It's a simple technique; like I said it can only be difficult to those who are not fully compatible with the magic or in your case previously, those with small magic containers, so this may be short if we are lucky" I nodded to him happily before he continued explaining, "Simply, begin with holding out your palm in front of you like you would any other spell cast" I did so feeing both nervous and excited, hoping not to be disappointed.
"Now" Capricorn continued again, "imagine a small shield of light appearing in front of your palm, also think about yourself in need of protection while doing it" I followed his instructions again, though the feeling of failure lingered, and as I was fearing, nothing happened, putting my palm down in a sigh. However Capricorn seemed to expect this and knew why so, "Lucy-Sama, let go of the fear of failure, it's the only thing stopping you". Heeding that advice I tried again, this time feeling natural, I held out my palm and focused. Immediately I felt the energy in from of my hand, it was not large, but it was there.
Capricorn smiled, "Very good Lucy-Sama, now focus on extending it, making the shield larger". I listened again and focused; to my amazement and happiness it worked, I watched as the field grew in size and I focused until the now proper shield was the size of my torso. "Very well done Lucy-Sama, now keep focus and ward off any nerves as I ask Sagittarius-San to fire." I gave it all my concentration and I watched in amazement as Sagittarius' arrows were blocked and ricocheted off like they were nothing to the shield, I dropped my palm and the light shield disappeared, I stood in slight shock, and could feel tears coming on, I felt so happy. Capricorn smiled, "Good, Lucy-Sama, I'm very proud, lets continue". I smiled back at him and Sagittarius who looked happy too, "Yeah" I said excitedly.
It's now been 6 months, half a year since I first managed to cast the shield, and it's safe to say I've come a bit since then; I've now pretty much mastered the Celestial Shield, and I'm happy to say that seen as my main offence is still my spirits, though with any offensive spells I learned with Star Magic, it's safe to say again that they weren't as straightforward as the shield, but now I can even do a few of them, including some powerful ones, including a better mastery of Urano Metria.
This is also means I'm now at a slight dilemma, I've made friends here, including Andi and Rosemary who I've become close too, but now that I'm at this level where I don't necessarily need to train in seclusion anymore, I'm thinking it's time to go back into the world soon, and although I'm not sure of my plan yet, I know it's definitely going to happen soon, but it means leaving behind Andi and Rosemary, I best let them know now, sooner rather than later.
After seeing Rosemary at home, I went to see Andi at work, and she took a lunchbreak so we could talk at a café we loved. She seemed a bit upset when I told her, just as her Grandmother did, but they both seemed to completely understand, and we all knew we weren't going to let it be goodbye forever.
After we left the café and Andi went back to work, rushing as she was late as usual, I decided to go shopping, all the thoughts about leaving soon have made me realise how much my wardrobe has gone out of date in the past 8 months, and also how much my style has changed, since Fairy Tail I've grown out my hair a lot, it's almost down to my waist now, I've always wanted it long but being in battles a lot back with the guild made it impractical.
Leaving the boutique feeling happy with some new purchases, I walk down the street only to hear something strangely familiar, "Lucy…Lucy Heartfilia?" I turn around at the sound of a shocked and surprised voice I vaguely recognise, calling my name. I catch the gaze of 4 familiar faces, 2 of them being cats. I didn't know how many plans were about to set in motion as I see the Twin Dragons of Sabertooth standing in front of me.
Ooooh, its coming guys, Sting and Rogue have showed up XD
In other news a review or two I've got made me feel like I need to say this again. I'm sorry if you think Natsu or any of the others are OOC, remember that just because we don't ever see Lucy and Natsu fight in the manga or anime, doesn't mean it probably doesn't happen lol, the manga/anime only focuses on fighting enemies, not really what happens to and between the characters in between fighting enemies. And also Natsu in cannon is kinda childish and dense, so no surprises. I kno most u awesome peeps don't think probably about this at all, and maybe agree with me when you also think he isn't OOC, but just feel like I had to rant this, sorry. DX
But rant over, bleh, thank you a lot for the positive reviews, it's much appreciated :D
Im saying it again but hopefully it won't be too long before the next chapter :O
Hope you enjoyed ;)