GOMEN! I'm late. Again... TT^TT
I think I'll upload whenever I finish a chapter now... Had this chapter finished for ages...
But I hope I haven't kept you too long, so I present to you... CHAPTER 9!
Lucy P.O.V
As the golden light began to fade, I looked down to see changes.
The outfit I had worn, the blood, my wounds, all gone. Instead, my skin glowed like never before, and I felt more power surge through my veins.
I had black vines that crawled up from my left wrist to my left shoulder. On my right arm, white vines went from wrist to shoulder. My top and skirt were gone, instead, a pale gold dress, short up front but lengthening to reach my ankles at the back. The edge ruffled and frilled. It came up to a twist at my neck that didn't tie around my back. My hair had grown longer, now reaching my hip, let out and flowing in the amount of magic that had been released. The major change, however, were the light, golden, angelic wings that came from my back. They were a light, paler gold, almost white, and complemented my hair and dress.
I now find myself being lowered to the ground, the moment my bare feet touch the blood coloured floor, a magic circle forms, and a blast of white spreads from beneath me. The hall goes from red to white.
I look down to my hands. The guild mark was still there, but instead of the normal light pink, it became a sparkling black. It resembled the night sky.
I then feel a cold feeling on my chest. The dress' ribbons had finally tied at my neck, a key hanging on my front from where they had crossed. It was a gold key, but black and white ribbons were wound around it. The end took form with the points of a star, and little silver stars glittered the key, making it sparkle and shine.
This is my key.
This is my true power, my true form.
I turn my head to look at the wings on my back. I don't know what to do. I can't fly. I panic, an over whelming sense of uncertainty erupting in me.
I can't do this, what can I do? I have never been like this before. I'm unsure. What if I fail, mess up? I don't know why I am here, why I am in this form?
I slide to my feet, my wings still folded up and I bring my hands to my eyes.
I feel so lost. The tears well up and start to fall, sliding down my cheek if not caught in the palms of my hands. I slowly bring them in front of me to observe them.
They're still my hands, I'm still me.
This is just a part I will rarely be able to see.
I look back to my keys, which are now lying in front of me. I reach out and grab them, quickly pulling out Loke's key.
"Open gate-"
"Lucy, don't worry. I'm here."
I see feet appear before me, and I look up to see Loke's serious, but caring face.
I jump up to hug him. I start to cry into his shoulder. We stand like this for a minute.
"Lucy. I know this is difficult. Honestly, I've never seen anything like it."
I pull back and look up through tear clouded eyes.
"But you are Natsu's, Happy's and your only chance to get out of here, and maybe even save the whole world!"
"But it was my magic that started it."
"No, it was your magic that will stop it."
I look him in the eye. Tears dry, and I feel my strength returning.
"Listen. Before you woke, Natsu and Happy were taken by Krad and gave you back your magic."
"How do you know, why haven't you stopped him?"
"I'm tied not only to you Lucy, but to your magic as well. Repayment for saving my life, remember?"
I nod.
"I am aware of everything that happens to your magic, but with it not in your body, I couldn't really leave the Celestial world – safely."
"Hmm, you did great Loke. Thankyou. I guess it's my turn to save the day."
"Yes. But I reckon you might want to know how to use those."
He points to the wings on my back. I nod sheepishly. He smiles.
"Easy, just dream."
"What?"
Before I could get an answer he vanishes.
If a dream started this, that means my dream is my key to doing anything. My key.
I look down to the key on my dress, holding my hand over it. I close my eyes, remembering all the times Happy took me and we flew. From the day we met, to all of the times where I was saved.
As I open my eyes I feel my wings spread open. I nod in determination then jump, launching myself in the sir, hovering for a moment before slowly moving from one place to another, wobbling slightly. Once I had gotten used to it, I stop and practice landing. After a few crashes and a bit more sore landings, I had aced it.
Smiling in approval of my quick (more like an hour) learning I leapt off again, zooming through the hall and downstairs from the roof top, not holding back in my speed. My flight left behind streaks of gold, and the red tower starts to turn white once more.
I had spent an hour practicing flight, and who knows how long it had been since Natsu and Happy left me, but I have doubts they're perfectly fine.
No, I shouldn't.
Even if they are hurt, they'll be strong. They won't give up. They know I'll come and they know that I'll be there for them as long as they'll be there for me.
Natsu, I'm coming to save you.
Natsu P.O.V
I wake up face to face with the red floor. I must have been knocked out after he got me and Happy.
Happy, Lucy.
I get up quickly and take in my surroundings. This was the room where I found Lucy. Happy is sleeping next to me, but I don't see Lucy. He must've not found her. Yet.
"So you're awake."
I look behind me and see him move closer.
I caught a whiff of his smell then realise what I thought was not possible.
"You're a celestial spirit."
He smirks, "was."
"Huh?"
Almost as if on cue, Loke appears beside me.
"Hey," he states calmly.
"WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?" I shout, surprised. Is Lucy nearby?
He looks to Krad then tilts his head down.
"Muzir, how could you survive so long without a master? I THOUGHT YOU WOULD BE DEAD BY NOW."
"Hmph, I fed on magical power. Who do you think those villagers are? They're mages of whom I have stolen their magic power and left nothing but their lives. Not even their memory."
"Wait. Who's Muzir? How come Lucy has her memory?" I ask in confusion. What's going on?
Loke sighs, "Krad is Muzir. Krad isn't his real name."
I gasp. They both bring their hands to their faces.
"Anyway, I am here to tell you that the king has seen what you're doing and has planned to put a stop to it."
"Hmph. I can't do anything without the girl's magic. Neither the boy nor the cat have it. Meaning they gave it back to her at one point."
"But you will be destroyed. Sent to another place."
Loke is serious. An order from the king sounds scary enough as it is.
Muzir smirks, "I killed my master to get away from my home world. I don't want to be sent to another."
I butt in.
"So I understand about Muzir. From what I seen he's…"
"An electric type celestial spirit. He can create electricity. He doesn't have much strength over controlling it though."
"Yeah, you're here for an order from the king. Where's Lucy?"
"LUCY! SHE'S WOKEN UP!"
"SHE HAS!?" I and Muzir shout in unison.
"SHE'S BEEN AWAKE FOR THE PAST 10 MINUTES! I NEED TO GET TO HER PRONTO! I'M ALSO RUNNING OUT OF TIME TOO!"
And with that, Loke disappears in a cloud of smoke.
"Natsu… What do we do now?" Happy asks from behind me. He must have woken up and caught on to what we were talking about.
"We beat this guy to pulp. Muzir, you're going to fall here and now, on behalf of the Celestial King." If that's what he's going to face by charge, for taking all of that magic away, taking away Lucy's, he's going to get what he deserves.
"Too bad I've already captured you." I feel chains wind around my arms and legs then hoist me into the air. Happy is almost completely covered in chains, but is tied to the ground.
Muzir walks towards me and starts shooting balls of lighting and dark matter my way. He sometimes misses but it hurts when he does ht. He must have gained a lot of power from the magic he stole.
"When did you?"
"While you were busy talking to Leo."
"Who's – oh…"
Loke's real name. Celestial spirits sure do like to change their names.
"ARRRRRGH" I yell. He's hitting me with all he's got, waiting until I'm the one who falls.
"Maybe the girl will come crawling back, hearing you in pain! She'll give up her magic to me in exchange for your life."
"NEVER! LUCY KNOWS I CAN BEAT YOU!"
"THEN WHY HAVEN'T YOU BEATEN ME YET?"
I struggle in the chains. I light myself a flame and melt the chains from my body.
Happy squeezed out of his.
"Natsu! The chains were loose!"
"That's great little buddy!"
"Not for long…"
Muzir throws a giant thunder bolt our way. I duck, pulling Happy down with me.
"ARGH!" I look down to see I've broken my leg. Happy doesn't look too good either. He's still sore from probably squeezing his life out to get out of those chains. They weren't loose.
I smile at him, trying to reassure him.
Muzir laughs.
"How about I end this right now! Face it! Either way you won't survive!"
He steps back to throw one last bolt but the door behind us comes crashing in.
A white light shines, and the room goes from red to white. A golden coloured magic outlines the features of a person.
A voice booms from the golden light.
"Leave them alone. Why don't you face your true enemy? The stars."
Well the last bit was kind of tacky... Not my fault, wait, it is... *sulks in corner*
Oh well, I hope you enjoyed! I think I talk too much.
So bye for now!
Bye nee~
