Makarov, was sitting as his desk, fell silent, thinking over Lucy's announcement slowly. "A number appeared on his hand, and he saw the masked man in his dream?" The master repeated, wanting to make sure he had heard the younger celestial mage correctly.
"Yes, that's right." Lucy, who was currently standing in the Master's office, nodded.
Makarov rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "I see. Then this has become much more than a simple transformation. Who ever did this has much bigger plans for Laxus then we realize. How did this mainly occur?" Makarov asked, looking towards Lucy.
"Hmm?" Lucy questioned, not understanding what the Master meant.
"I mean, did Laxus do something different the day he changed to cause him to change once again into another age?" Master explained.
"Oh." Lucy nodded, trying to remember all of the things that had happened that day. "Well, Laxus said that the masked man in his dream told him that one of his lessons was learned." Lucy mumbled softly. "I'm assuming there will be more lessons, and each lesson he learns the closer he will get to his original age."
Makarov nodded. "What was his first lesson?"
Lucy paused, her gaze moving to the floor. "I… I'm not completely sure." Lucy said softly. "I think…."
Lucy's mind wondered back to the night Laxus had changed from and 8 year old to an 11 year old.
"I… Do you think I'm strong?" Laxus asked softly.
Lucy blinked. "Of course I do Laxus." Lucy said softly. "What brought on this question though?"
"Everyone says since I'm grandpa's grandson, I'm probably going to be a strong and kind as him." Laxus muttered.
Lucy's eyes widened.
"You're Laxus to me." Lucy smiled, causing the small boy to look up at her in shock. "You're Laxus Dreyar, the amazing mage of Fairy Tail. You're whoever you want to be. Your strength and kindness is your own. You'll be an amazing mage when you're older, and definitely surpass your grandfather." Lucy smiled.
Laxus's eyes widened, a small blush spreading a crossed his face. "L-Lucy." He sniffed. "LUCY!" the boy dove forward, causing Lucy to yelp in shock when he fell into her arms.
That must of been it!
"That he is who he wants to be, not who people expect him to be." Lucy smiled softly. Makarov blinked in surprise, unaware that Laxus had felt that he had to be who everyone expected him to be.
"I see." Makarov nodded, smiling softly. "Thank you Lucy. That is all, you may return to Laxus now. He's probably waiting." The elderly man grinned.
Lucy nodded, turning away from the master to open the door. "Good bye master, see you later." Lucy said with a smile before exiting the room.
Makarov held up a hand, nodding towards the young celestial mage as she left. Once she had gone, his hand fell back to his side. His eyes narrowed as he looked down at his feet. "Lessons, huh." he mumbled. This whole thing was rather unsettling. Why would some turn Laxus into a child, just to teach him a few lessons?
Makarov sighed, jumping off his desk to join everyone else outside. He needed a drink.
As the Master entered the room, he smiled at the sight of Laxus, once again hugging Lucy when he saw her. Lucy smiled down at the boy, her arms wrapped around his shoulders. Since Laxus was now 11, he was a little taller, so it was easier for Lucy to hug him back without having to bend down.
Laxus had been very clingy to Lucy for the past couple weeks. When ever she left, even for just a few minutes, Laxus seemed not as cheerful as when she was around. As soon as she would return though, he would run up to her and embrace her, like he hadn't seen her in years.
Laxus adored Lucy, and Lucy felt the same of Laxus.
"Lucy, don't run off like that, I missed you- I mean, I didn't know where you were." Laxus pouted, trying to act mature. Lucy chuckled.
"Sorry Laxus, I had to talk to your grandfather." Lucy smiled.
"Eh? Why?" Laxus asked.
Lucy paused. "It was just a small talk." she assured him. Laxus nodded slowly, grinning up at Lucy.
"Hey Lucy, there is a new park opening up on the other side of town, can we go? Cause see, Romeo and me were going to go see it, and we want you to come along."
Lucy blinked, looking towards Romeo who was waiting by the door, grinning at her.
"Sure." Lucy nodded.
Laxus's eyes brightened. "Yes!" he cheered, running towards Romeo, pulling Lucy behind him.
"Make sure Romeo doesn't do anything bad Lucy." Macao called from one of the tables.
Romeo pouted at his dad, folding his arms. "Don't tell Lucy stuff like that!' he ordered angrily, causing Macao to chuckle and wave goodbye to his son.
Romeo waved back before running out the door with Laxus, Lucy right behind them.
As the three walked towards the park, Lucy couldn't help but think back to her apartment. The rent was due soon, and she hadn't been able to go on any missions lately. When Laxus was 8, she couldn't take him with her because he was too young, but she couldn't leave him behind either. Porlyusica had said that it would be bad to separate for too long, so leaving him wasn't an option. So Lucy ended up staying in Magnolia while asking Natsu to get some money for. Once he had returned with enough money for her rent, she had rewarded him with a large hand made feast.
Now that Laxus was 11 though, his magic power was still extremely weak, and it would be dangerous to bring him along. She would have to think of some solution.
Maybe she could find an easy mission, like delivering something, or helping someone find something, then she could bring Laxus with her and not leave him alone.
Lucy nodded to herself. It was a plan. Plus, knowing Laxus, he wouldn't mind going on a mission. In a way, it would sort of be like his first one ever.
Lucy grinned. Maybe she could even convince Macao to let Romeo come along with them.
-At the top of the many building of Magnolia-
On top of one of the building of Magnolia, two masked figures stood, staring down at the 3 young mages who were currently on their way to the park.
"The boy had began to change all ready?" A female voice questioned, staring down at Laxus.
"Lucy Heartfillia was the main reason for that. I believe I made the right choice in picking her to watch over Laxus Dreyar." A male voice answered. It was the masked man from before. The one who had started this whole mess.
"Why though Master? Why did you pick her? She is not as strong as the other mages of Fairy Tail. why did you chose her to be the one to change the boys destiny?" The female voice demanded.
"She may not seem strong, but that girl as a much greater power then most realize. She knows similar pain Laxus Dreyar feels. Just be patient Hikari. The next lesson will test the boy." With that, the masked man turn and disappeared into the shadows.
The so called Hikari sighed, taking one last glance at Lucy and Laxus. "Yes, but what is the cost of these lessons? What is point of this whole thing? Master, I just don't understand why you wish to change what is meant to come. Or is it more… you wish not send that boy into darkness. To give him a second chance of redemption, before he is sent down a path that is very hard to break from." Hikari mumbled to herself before also disappearing into the shadows.
Sorry for the wait, please enjoy!
