Sorry about another long wait between chapters. I'm starting some training on a new job so it's been pretty hectic. Oh and I have a new story up so go check it out if you want. its called Promise and is NaLu. Well then I give you chapter 9.

Makarov P.O.V

"Master? Are you ok?" Mirajane puts a hand on my shoulder as she puts my beer on the desk in front of me.

"I'm fine Mira, how are the brats today?"

"Still focused on finding Lucy. Levy said she heard there was a sighting a few weeks ago in a small town called Emelle."

I take a sip of my beer and allow a smile to cross my face. "We're getting close then."

I stand up in my chair and jump down onto the floor.

"Master?"

I open the door and wait for Mira to walk through before I do as well.

"I think it's time we go on a field trip."

Mirajane smiles and walks with me to the balcony overlooking the guild hall.

"Listen up brats!"

Everyone looks up from their tables to me.

"I'm sure you've all heard of the recent sighting of Lucy in Emelle."

The entire guild perks up smiling and nodding, they look hopeful for the first time in weeks.

"Well then brats, what are you waiting for? Go get Lucy!"

The guild erupts in a chorus of 'yeahs' as every member leaves to prepare for the journey ahead. Natsu especially was out the door before everyone else.

Natsu P.O.V

"Finally we can go get Lucy! C'mon Happy let's bring our friend back to the guild!"

"Aye sir!" He yelled picking me up flying us quickly to our house.

I grabbed my bag that I always kept packed and by the door, while happy re stocked his bag with more fish. Then we headed back to the guild.

"Hey Natsu? Do you really think we'll find her?"

"Of course we will little buddy, I promise."

"But Natsu, what if Lucy doesn't want to see us? What if she hates us and doesn't want to come back?"

A tear fell from Happy's eyes onto my head. I reached up and pat his head lightly.

"Don't worry Happy no matter what I'll convince her to come home, we all will, and then we'll all be a family again. Okay?"

Happy nodded smiling once more.

I looked down, knowing there was a possibility she would refuse to return to the guild with us. Still we would try our best and we would protect her from whoever made us cast her away in the first place.

'I promise Lucy, I won't ever hurt you again.'

Lucy P.O.V

"You're going to fuse the two spells you've mastered today. Celestial earth, and celestial fire create a powerful spell. We will need to find a very secluded spot." Capricorn tells me about this as he leads me away from our camp and into the thick forest.

Laxus always stays behind when I do this training, I usually only go after he's gone to sleep, I'm not sure he actually knows that I go out and do this training, but I'm sure he probably has an idea as to why I always wake up after him.

"Here, this will do." Capricorns voice breaks me from my thoughts as he stops walking and gestures to the large field before us. I know he wants me to move to the center of it, so I do as he has silently requested quickly.

The stars shine brightly in the vast sky above, perfect for my particular magic.

"Now Lucy-Sama first summon the earth to one hand."

I do as he says and hold my left hand in front of me.

"Celestial Earth I beckon thee to my side!"

The spell is simple to me now and soon I see small bits of rock forming around my hand. I allow a smirk to come onto my face but only a quick one.

"Very good, now summon the fire to your other hand.

I hold out my right hand this time, and focus my energy.

"Celestial Fire, I beckon thee to my side!"

My hand erupts in flames, the spell is again successful although I feel more strain using both at the same time.

"Excellent, Now Lucy-Sama, combine them and when you are ready cast the spell. Heavenly Meteor Shower."

I nod in Capricorns direction, I close my eyes and bring my hands above my head, my palms facing up toward the sky, I can feel the two elements merging into one.

I steady my breathing and calm my heart rate. My mind though fills with sadness, for some reason this spell makes me think of my friends at the guild, and how they hurt me, yet at the same time I feel forgiveness, my heart aches yet at the same time is calmer that it has been for some time.

A tear rolls down my cheek and I open my eyes. Swinging down my arms away from Capricorn I cast the spell.

"Heavenly Meteor Shower!"

My attack works and I watch as hundreds of rocks fly down from the heavens towards the area I had aimed. They all have fire surrounding them.

"It's like a real meteor shower." I comment more to myself.

As the dust clears I see a hugs section of forest missing, with craters all around. It's then that exhaustion takes over me and I collapse, falling to my knees. Luckily Capricorn is at my side and catches me before I fall over completely.

"Well done Lucy-Sama, you cast the spell perfectly."

Another tear rolls down my cheek, the serene feeling from before hasn't left me, I ask Capricorn about it he smiles lightly before explaining.

"These spells are not for those with a cruel heart. When a person casts this spell it purifies them in a way. Your heart has been tainted with sadness for some time now, you haven't been able to forgive those who have wronged you. But now you are at peace. The caster of these spells must have a pure heart, one with no grudges or regrets. Thay is why Casting the combined spell acts as a purification as well as a powerful attack."

"So then why does it do that? Is it just so you won't attack someone who doesn't truly deserve it?"

Capricorn helps me to my feet and we begin walking back to the camp as he further explains

"In a way yes. This spell is meant to help the caster truly identify their foes as well as their friends."

I nod my head in understanding. "That is beautiful." I say quietly and Capricorn understands I'm talking to myself.

"Thank you Capricorn, I think I'll be alright from here."

Capricorn let's me go and bows deeply to me. "Goodnight Lucy-Sama." He says then quickly dissapears into the celestial realm.

I continue walking through the forest. Luckily I know my way back to camp, Unluckily it is still a ways away. I keep walking in the darkness alone, very aware that there could be someone hiding in the shadows. Fear creeps through me but I push it away so I don't worry my spirits.

*BOOM*

"Huh!" I look up startled and see smoke rising from the clearing behind me. "What on earth!"

*BOOM* . . . . . . *BOOM*

Smoke appears a little closer and then again closer as I hear the loud booming. The smoke rises up closer to me and the earth shakes with the next *BOOM*and I start running.

"Shit." I run towards camp being chased by the loud noises. "This isn't normal, I'm screwed." I keep running faster and faster until finally I trip.

"Damn it!" I roll a few feet and finally stop at the base of a tree.

"Ow." I start to get up only to fall again. I get myself in a sitting position and look down at my knee. It's scraped and bleeding quit a bit. I have cuts and bruises all over from my little tumble, and I'm fairly sure I've at least twisted my right ankle.

"Damn it! I need to get out of here." I pull myself up, taking care not to put too much wait on my bad ankle. It takes some effort but as soon as I'm up I start moving.

*BOOM*

Bright light flashes right in front of me as dust flies up effectively stopping me from seeing anything. The force of the wind pushes me back until I fall over.

The dust starts clearing and I see a figure running out of it looking around. My vision is blurred and I can't quite make out who it is until I hear them speak.

"LUCY!"

Laxus P.O.V

I'm startled from my sleep by a loud banging sound. Quickly I dash out of my tent and look around until. I spot smoke rising from a few miles away. "Shit, we need to get out of here."

I go to Lucy's tent to wake her up although I don't know how anyone could sleep through that. But when I get there she's gone.

Fear shoots through me as I frantically look around our camp desperately hoping to see her somewhere close by. No such luck though. Soon I find myself sniffing the air trying to get a sense of where she is. Finally I catch her scent . . . Coming from the area where there had been what I can only assume was an explosion only moments ago.

Faster than even I can comprehend I use my lightning and teleport to the area I'd seen the smoke rise from. When I arrive part of the forest is destroyed and I can see craters surrounding the area, even worse Lucy's scent is strong here although I know she's further away now. I'm thankful she's alive but afraid she may be hurt.

Dread courses through me as continuously teleport following her scent. 'please be okay.' finally I can smell her she's close, one more teleport should do it. I land at last I can smell her I know she's here somewhere, only now I can smell blood. The dust begins to clear and I whip my head around frantically searching for her. I can't see through the dust though and the worry I feel only grows stronger.

"LUCY!" I yell as I move forward through the now rapidly settling dust. I scan the area as best I can trying to see where she is.

"Laxus?" There her voice, I turn to where I heard her before and squint trying to locate her exact whereabouts. I finally find her shape sitting at the base of a tree. I move forward towards her but stop when I get a god look.

She is covered in cuts and bruises, there is a large scrape on her knee and I can see her right ankle swelling from here. "Lucy." I say quiet enough that only I can hear it. She stares at me but it looks like she's having trouble focusing.

I rush to her side and pull her into a tight embrace. She gasps lightly as I do no doubt surprised by the action. I hold her tighter burying my face in her hair. "Who." I mutter, still holding her close to me.

"Who did this."

"Huh, who did what?"

I push her away from me lightly to look her in the eyes.

"Lucy, you're clearly hurt, what happened? Who did this?"

"Oooooh, uh well I guess it's kinda half my fault but in a way its half yours."

"Huh?"

"Well, I was training a few miles from camp cause I didn't want to wake you, then on my way back there I started hearing some really loud noise, it freaked me out so I was running then I fell and got all cut up. Then as I was getting up to go again you landed right in front of me and knocked me back. I think you know the rest."

"Wait, what about the explosion in the clearing way back there?"

"Yea that was me, sorry I didn't mean to wake you, guess I wasn't far enough away, ehe."

My body slumps in relief. "I'm just happy you're okay."

"Huh sorry?, I didn't catch that."

"I said why the hell did you think it was ok to train, alone at night. Damn Blondie you almost gave me a heart attack."

She looks down sadly and speaks barely above a whisper.

"I'm sorry. I just wanted to train without bugging you. I'm really sorry Laxus."

My heart melts, her words sound so sad I just want to hug her and never let go.

"J-just don't do that again, please just let me come with, if you want to train, at least then I know you're safe."

I quickly hug her again so she doesn't see the blush coating my cheeks. 'Damn why is she so cute.'

Eventually we make our way back to camp and go to bed. Lucy must be exhausted because I hear her fall asleep almost instantly. Although I'm just as tired and I soon follow her into the land of sleep.

Lucy P.O.V

~Lucy's Dream~

I look around me but all I see is darkness. My heart beats faster as fear creeps its way through me.

"Hello?" I call out quietly, hoping the answer will come from a friend. My call echoes louder and louder until it suddenly stops as if being absorbed by the darkness around me.

"Hello, Ms. heartfilia." The voice chuckles darkly. It seems to come from everywhere, and sound incredibly threatening.

"Don't worry my dear, it won't be much longer until we welcome you into our home, and with your power, no doubt the gate will open."

"What are you talking about!? What gate!?"

"You'll find out soon enough. Goodbye Ms. Heartfilia."

The rest of the night I have no dreams, only darkness accompanies me in my slumber, as I toss and turn all night.

Fairy Tail

Makarov P.O.V

The guild walks through the town of Elysian, a quick stop on our way to Emelle. We decide its best to gather supplies, and information anywhere we can.

"Master? It's getting late, perhaps everyone should head off to bed soon?"

I look up at Mira and nod my head.

"Alright brats, time for bed! Get some sleep now because tomorrow we're heading out again,got it!?"

"Yes Master!" The guild yells and everyone heads to their rooms preparing for sleep.

"You're all good kids." I say more to myself now alone in the hotel bar. I know it will be a long journey but I'm sure that soon. We'll be able to find my daughter and bring her home. I just hope we arrive in time to help her face whoever it is that wishes to have her. "I'll destroy anyone who spanks that perfect butt of hers!"

"Master that's perverted."

"Oh Mira, you're still here? Hehehe. . . Well I'm off to bed, be a good girl now and you go to bed too." I quickly dash away from Mira, 'I may be the master but she's scary.'

Mira P.O.V

I look around at the now completely empty bar, it doesn't feel right, almost as if we've been followed here and spied on. 'Master surely would have noticed something like this, still I'll be sure to let him know.' finally I too retire to the room I share with my two siblings, and fall asleep quickly. The last thought on my mind is 'I hope we can see Lucy soon.' before my consciousness fades.

Theeeeeeeeere. so whatdya think? Happy I got the guild in there? Haha don't worry I'm no where near done. sorry I know it isn't the greatest chapter I hope you like it, anywho i'm starting to write a little more now so hopefully I can update quicker than before. Also don't forget to check out my new fanfic "Promise" its a NaLu and I hope for big things from it. Now have a faaaaaabulous day/night.

~ShirakaneChan