Heyo!
I'm sorry this is kind of late! Let's just put it this way:
I've never chased so many 4 year olds in my life O.O''
OMG can you guys believe this? TEN FREAKING CHAPTERS! Arigatou!
Next Chapter is out on Friday (per usual).
Disclaimer: Ironically I was thinking the same thing as Hiro Mashima was with the ending of the GMG Ark (The feast) but it'll be different from his. It'll probably be in one of the next upcoming chapters so look forward to it! Just don't hate me for using it. Fairy Tail doesn't belong to Retreat. When it does Happy will re-name the country "Fish-ore" and Crocus will be ''Crawfish" and Fairy Tail will be "Fish Tail". Basically never going to happen... Unless... let's not go there, Ok?
Chapter 10: A Talk to Remember
Laxus was sitting at the bar at Honey Bone Inn conversing with his grandfather while drowning a mug of beer. The lightning mage slammed the wooden cup against the sleek surface of the bar and signaled the Bartender to fill another mug with the golden brewed liquid. He let out a small sigh as he listened to his 'jii-chan' ramble on about pretty women, the council, and dragons. Oh, and don't forget the prize money from wining the Grand Magic Games. That was nothing to sneeze at mind you.
Typical Master. Same as usual. Laxus thought.
He lifted the mug up to his pursed lips and gave a long sip of his much-needed alcohol for the evening.
With his advanced hearing, Laxus heard a commotion approaching the Inn. He could sense... The Blondie with Keys, Shadow Emo, and... Arrogant Bastard? That sounded about right to him. He shrugged and the door to the Inn slammed open.
"Come on, Rogue! Please put me down! I'll have Erza beat the living daylights out of you if I tell her that you were sexually harassing me." Lucy threatened.
"I think i'll pass it onto Sting who was mind-raping you when you walked out of the tent." Rogue deadpanned.
Lucy's eyes widened.
"I-I was not! R-Rogue you bastard!" Sting yelled fuming. He then presided to chase Rogue all the way back to Honey Bone, Lucy still slung over the shoulder of the Shadow Dragon Slayer, didn't enjoy the ride.
Rogue bust open the door to the Inn, followed by a pissed-off Sting. Lucy wiggled free of the Shadow mage's grasp and fell to the floor in a heap.
"Umph." Lucy grunted as she landed on her rear end. She slowly stood up, her hands patting her sore bum. She slowly adjusted her gown and crown for the second time this evening. The summoner scanned the room for her Master.
Lucy spotted a semi-drunk Makarov and a still-sober-but-prefered-to-be-drunk Laxus in the seat next to him.
"Oh... Lucy-chan." Makarov spun the barstool around to face the Celestial Mage. He was raking his glossy eyes all over the young women's body. Quicker than Lucy expected, Lucy felt a hand grope her sore bottom. The Celestial Princess shrieked and swatted the pervy old man's hand away from one of her prized assets.
"What're you doin here at this hour?" Master Makarov slurred with a content grin.
"I need to tell you something. Alone, Master. It's something you should know about." Lucy fiddled with her thumbs awkwardly.
"I need to ask you something too, if you don't mind, Master Makarov." Sting stepped forward.
"No problem!" Master guzzled.
Rogue leaned into Lucy and cupped her ear, "Is he gonna be ok?" He asked.
"Yeah... He should be fine... I hope." Lucy sweat-dropped as she whispered back to the dark haired mage.
Laxus grunted as he finished another mug of the golden liquid. He slammed the mug down, once again signaling the bartender for another round. The little elderly man next to him chugged the rest of his alcohol and set the glass onto the sleek counter. With a little hop, the Celestial spirit mage was trailing behind the partially drunk old man.
The lacrima street lamps flickered as moths were drawn to the light source. A few cats meowed and scrambled after a little grey mouse, effectively knocking over a trash can in the ally next to the Honey Bone Inn. The night was alive with sounds of club music and drunkards, people and mages alike enjoying the nights following the Grand Magic Tournament.
Lucy followed her Master to one of the lesser-destroyed city parks. She walked next to the little wizard saint and watched as adults heard their children out of the park's pond, and back into the arms of their loving parents. Lucy couldn't help but smile when she envisioned her own family doing similar things to coax her out of messes. Always running at full speed into her mother's awaiting arms. The celestial spirit mage remembered her ever-so-strict father, how even he couldn't hold back a loving grin as his two most important women in his life smiled and giggled together.
Lucy snapped out of her dazed memories and jogged to catch up to Master Makarov. When she finally caught up to the tiny man, she saw that he motioned to the bench next to him. Lucy nodded her head and sat down. The cool metal of the park bench eased her aching muscles, but also chilled her to the bone. A few patches of goosebumps broke out on the softly glowing celestial mage's pale skin. She rubbed her arms trying to remember why she forgot a jacket...
I was in a rush and also was trying to get away from Sting's perverted gaze. Great it's all his fault if I get a cold. Maybe I can sick Erza or Gray on him later... Lucy smiled deviously as her plan for revenge slowly came in pieces to her mind.
"So Lucy, What would you like to talk to me about?" Master Makarov broke her train of thought, bringing her back to reality.
"Oh! Umm... Etto... How do I put this..." Lucy fumbled her words awkwardly. Lucy took a deep breath. "THECELESTIALSPIRITKINGJUSTDEEMEDMETHECELESTIALSPI RITPRINCESS-" Lucy spit out as fast as Natsu eats his ten plates of food.
"Hmm... Well Congratulations Lucy! I think you'll do great as the Celestial Spirit Princess." Master Makarov grinned proudly.
"Well.. let me explain what I've had the honor of being bestowed with by His Majesty. Let's see..." Lucy unhooked the key from around her neck and handed the platinum gate key to Makarov.
"What is in your hand now is the Key of the Starry Skies, or the Celestial Spirit King's key. It can summon the king to my side, like all of my other spirits. The only problem now is that I don't have enough power to summon him without completely depleting my magic supply, even with my second origin, and you know when I completely drain my magic supplies, I have the possibility of killing myself. So I intend to train and get stronger so I'll be able to summon him in my time of need. The key can also transport anyone touching me into the Celestial Spirit Realm. It could be helpful for a quick way out of a problem or if something goes wrong and a fast getaway is needed." Lucy explained as Makarov fiddled with the King's key.
"Well don't overwork yourself, Lucy. I can't have one of my brats die of working too hard." Master grinned like the proud 'father' he was. "I'll keep you up on the offer of that quick getaway. With people as reckless as our guild, that will be useful in the long run." He finished.
Master reattached the platinum key back onto the summoner's chain necklace. Lucy smiled and looked at her wrist.
"I also have this," Lucy fiddled with the clasp on the chain bracelet. When she heard the familiar click of the lightweight jewelry. She draped the golden charm bracelet into the hands of her Master. He lifted one end and examined the jewelry as it sparkled in the dwindling light of the lacrima lamps.
"This it the Bracelet of Judgement. It has the power to open any of my spirit's gates even if I don't have the keys on me. It also has a spell called Heaven's Judgement. Heaven's Judgement is a spell similar spell to Urano Metria, but has the same power as Fairy Law." This made Makarov raise his eyebrows.
"Really Child? It is like one of the three Fairy Spells? Watch how you use it, Lucy. That kind of power can be dangerous if it falls into the wrong hands." Makarov said with a dead serious look on his old and wrinkled face.
"You should know something about Heaven's Judgement, Master." Lucy showed the Wizard Saint a similar serious look on her fair skin.
"Heaven's Judgement is a spell that can only be used once. It is known to take the life of the caster. So, with this, I will use this as the very last resort. Only when sacrificing myself can be the only way to stop whatever is hurting my friends, family, and guild. I'm willing to put down my life for this guild, Master. And I'd like you to know that if the day ever comes and I don't return to my 'home', that you'll know it was for the greater good of my nakama." Lucy said proudly as a few salty tears streamed down her flawless skin.
Master Makarov was taken back by his 'daughter's' determination. He was unbelievably proud how far she had come from the moment she came to the guild.
"Lucy, If the day ever comes, I will remember you as my proud 'daughter' who lived her life for the future of her guild, Fairy Tail. Be assured, Lucy: We, Fairy Tail, won't let you go without a fight." Master wiped some tears from his own squinty eyes and grinned ear to ear.
"Master..." Lucy cried. She leaned in and gave the tiny man a big hug.
"I think you should call me 'Gramps'. You all are my brats so respect me informally." Master smiled.
"I will, Gramps!" Lucy grinned. The tears started to dry up and the Celestial Spirit Princess looked up into the star-studded sky.
Whew! That was pretty long!
Sorry about the late update! Super sorry! I was rushed and x and y happened and ughhhh! Sorry!
Hope you liked the chapter!
Much Love,
Re-chan