SailorStar9: After getting Chapter 8 out, this is Chapter 9 of this fic. (Sighs) Guys and girls, is it too hard for you to leave a review, instead of just putting this fic up on your favorited list and story alerts?
Disclaimers: I own nothing, except for the plot bunny and my OC.
Chapter 9: Celestial Spirit King
"A spirit?" Natsu echoed, once Loke returned the next day.
"Loke is?" even Happy was surprised.
"Yup, that's how it is." Loke confirmed.
"So that weird sensation from the time we switched places was due to that." Natsu mused.
"That's right." Loke smiled.
"To think I didn't even notice." Gray noted.
"But then you're not a cow, a horse, or any other animal?" Natsu wondered.
"Natsu, you still remember Virgo?" Loke reminded. "She has a human form, right?"
"Yeah, but she can turn into a gorilla." Natsu stated.
"Oh yeah, that's right." Loke remarked.
"Loke is the Spirit of the Lion." Ulyo supplied, sipping her camellia tea.
"Lion?" Natsu gaped.
"A grown-up cat?" Happy echoed.
"That's right." Loke smiled.
"It's not!" Lucy snapped.
"How cool…" Happy drooled.
"But then, is your body all right?" Gray asked.
"I haven't fully recovered yet." Loke replied. "But I wanted to drop by and see everyone. And, I wanted to hurry up and see Lucy again."
"He likes you." Happy teased.
"Stop rolling your tongue." Lucy muttered.
"So like I said, let's discuss our future together." Loke carried Lucy off.
"Hey, hey!" Lucy protested.
"He does know it's against Spirit Law, right?" Ulyo chuckled.
"It's Loke we're talking about." Gray reminded.
"I was afraid you'll say that." Ulyo sighed.
"How nice." Natsu whined. "I wish I had a spirit too."
"What kind of spirit?" Happy inquired.
"Obviously a dragon." Natsu replied. "Then, I could test out my Dragon Slayer magic."
"Spirits are not for you to test your powers!" Lucy fumed.
"That's right." Loke agreed. "Spirits are to be loved and cared for…"
"You just return already." Lucy sighed. "You haven't fully recovered, right?" she held out the Leo Golden Key.
"One second." Loke pulled out the tickets he brought with him. "Here, take this. Tickets to a resort hotel. Everyone has helped me out a lot. I already gave Erza hers, so please have fun."
"Hey, you all." Erza spoke. "What are you standing there for? Want me to leave you behind?"
"Way too fast!" Lucy and Gray gaped.
"Lucy, Ulyo." Loke voiced. "It's not like my sin is completely erased. But the two of you have given me the courage to move on. While I was once a member of Fairy Tail, I am your spirit now, Lucy. I'll show up whenever my owner is in a pinch. Count on me as your prince on a white horse."
"I'm not your owner." Lucy corrected.
"But your friend, right?" Ulyo winked. "Now get your ass back to the Celestial Spirit World, Mr. Leader of the Zodiac."
"Lucy, Ulyo, we're leaving." Erza informed the two younger mages.
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