Chapter 7
(Natsu)
Lucy was the last thing he thought about before his opponent released an enormous blast of light. Light? Suddenly, he felt as though he was being stabbed in a million different places. Natsu heard his friends behind him screaming in pain.
"That's it! I'm all fired up now!" Natsu got up, hands surrounded by his flames. "I'll show you not to mess with Fairy Tail!" He leapt at his enemy and extended his arm to land a punch on him, but the mysterious man's fist met Natsu's and sent him flying back. "What the hell?"
"Hmph. I thought I told you I wasn't as weak as the others you took down earlier," said the mysterious figure.
"No way," Erza said in disbelief. "Requip!" Her armor changed into something more revealing. It had wings and a long, metal skirt. Swords surrounded her and they all knew what she was going to use; Heaven's Wheel. The swords began to spin and launched forward, but their target was way too fast. He dodged the swords and instantly counter attacked. It was another blast of light, but this time it was draining their magic power.
Their enemy laughed. "In a few moments, the two of you who exposed your magic power will be drained of it."
They found themselves on the ground. Gray was the last chance they had. He stood up and put his hands together. "Ice make, Floor!" The ground below the truned to ice and his hooded opponent had slipped. "Ice make, sword!" Gray lept forward to hit the man, but his weapon shattered. The man punched Gray in his stomach, which sent him flying. He was down.
'Oh no,' Natsu thought as the man approached him on the ground. Out of nowhere, there was a flash of light and a large bull with a giant ax slashed at the man followed by a hit from a whip that glowed gold and blue. Natsu's eyes widened. He couldn't believe it. Lucy had come to save them.
(Lucy)
Lucy had a bad feeling about the job her teammates had taken. She had to help them. They were in danger.
"Wendy, I need you to use your magic to heal me. I need to go find Natsu and the others. They're in trouble, I can feel it."
"But, Lucy," replied the young dragon slayer, "You still aren't better."
"I have to be, Wendy. I have to save them." Lucy was anxious, so Wendy agreed. She used a healing spell and Lucy was on her feet, racing out of the guild.
Within two hours she reached the town where Natsu said they were headed. She ran through the town and made it just in time to see a Gray fall next to Natsu and Erza. They're all down?
"Open, Gate of the Golden Bull, Taurus!"
"Miss Luuuuuucy, you're so fine," said Taurus creepily.
"Look, now isn't the time. See that hooded figure down there? He's our target," Lucy ordered as she pulled out her whip. In a flash, she and her spirit partner were standing face to face with their opponent.
"Well, well, well, if it isn't Miss Lucy Heartfilia. Great to see you," said the man as he removed his hood to reveal someone she didn't quite recognize.
"Who are you?" Lucy was nervous. How did he know her?
"Let's just say I was once close to your parents. That is, until your mother tragically passed."
"How did you know them?"
"We were business partners until your father screwed me over and tried to have me killed. I swore I'd get my revenge, so I learned magic in order to take him down. Sadly, he met a tragic end as well before I could get to him. So I joined this guild. It must be fate that brought you here today. The universe must've wanted me to get my revenge by taking out the last living Heartfilia!" He laughed wickedly.
"I never knew my father's business partners, but it sounds about right that he'd try to have you killed considering he almost wiped out Fairy Tail in an attempt to bring me home, but I know why he was desperate to do that. The question is, why would he want to kill you?" Lucy stood her ground and kept her voice steady.
"You see, that's something you'll never understand, but I think you at least understand why I feel this need for revenge," he said.
"Yeah, I do, but you're getting revenge on the wrong person," Lucy shouted.
"Yes, but the right person is dead. I thought we went over this," said the man in a very annoyed tone.
"And that's not good enough?" Lucy was furious now. Her blood was boiling and she could feel her power coursing through her veins.
"No, because I wasn't the cause of his death." Mystery man lunged at Lucy, but was stopped by Taurus. The bull swung his ax and sent the man flying back.
"Thanks, Taurus."
"Anything for you, Miss Luuuucy!"
"As strong as you both are, I think you're going to need some backup," said a voice Lucy was relieved to hear.
"Hey there, Loke. Boy, am I glad to see you. I'm sure you already know who our target is."
"Yes," Loke responded.
"Okay, now let's go!" Lucy ran forward alongside her spiritual companions. All at once they hit their opponent with everything they had. He was up against the strongest celestial spirit in the celestial world and his wizard. Their enemy didn't stand a chance.
With all of their powers combined, Lucy, Loke, and Taurus all managed to take down the man who terrorized the town.
"Well, our job is done. Call us again when you need us and we'll be there." Loke and Taurus vanished. Lucy ran to her fallen comrades.
"You saved the day, Luce, " said a weak Natsu beginning to stand.
"Yeah, ya did," Gray and Erza agreed. Lucy smiled and ran to help them stand. When they were stable she went over to Natsu, who threw an arm over her shoulders.
"Thanks, Lucy," he said softly. She kissed his cheek.
"I'll always be here to save you."
The four of them walked to the train station and boarded a train back to Magnolia.
There's chapter 7! I apologize if it seems rushed. I'm trying to add adventure, but I'm super excited for the romance to finally begin. As always, thanks for reading and leaving comments. I appreciate it :)
~Panda Where
