*A/N I'm aware planes don't exist in Fairy Tail, I actually realized my mistake after publishing the last chapter... so instead of a plane they will be in ships that fly using air lacrima. I also wanted to take a moment to answer a question that was left on a review...yes Jet Droy, along with a few other cannon characters passed in a war. Her character will be a little different, more abrasive. There will be Flashback chapters in the future that will explain what happened but yes unfortunately Levy has lost her best friends. :(
Now on to the story!*
Aired Port. Located in the city of Aired, it is famous for being the first sky port ever built. There are only ten sky ports in existence, most of them controlled by the 7 ruling families, so taking this trip via sky ship was both a privilege and an honor for our wizards. Let's see how the group reacts.
Me, Levy, Juvia, Carla, Cana, Romeo, Gray, Happy were watching Wendy, Gajeel, Natsu trying our hardest not to laugh. The three dragon slayers were green with nausea the moment they set foot on the Aired port platform.
I shook my head and wondered if they had already forgotten that I told them I could help them. That worked out for me though. I pulled Romeo and Levy to the side to tell them my plan. They're as in love with Gajeel and Wendy as I am with Natsu. (Yes I'm in love with that pyromaniac, but there's no way in hell I'd admit it out loud.) Sadly, it's apparent that being dense is also a common trait amongst dragon slayers.
"What's up Lucy? Is something wrong?" Levy asked me. Her style had changed recently. She was wearing tight black pants with tears in them, a white long sleeve shirt, a long sleeve black leather jacket with metal studs, and black platform heels with metal spikes in them. She also wore a black choker necklace, leather metal spiked bracelets, a black scarf with white fairy tail emblems on it, and a black rose in her hair.
"Yea Lucy, something you need to tell us? I need to get back to Wendy, she's not feeling good." Romeo had grown up too. He now wore a nearly identical outfit to Natsu's one sleeved outfit except his had both sleeves and was blue and white like his father's cloak. Ever since the war he's been really protective of Wendy. Who could blame him though, Wendy did almost die and he couldn't do anything but watch. He felt so guilty that he practically hadn't left her side since the war ended.
"I know she's not. That's what I wanted to talk to you guys about. Here take these." I handed them each a bottle filled with golden gummies. "I asked Porlyusica if there were any herbs or potions I could use to help with motion sickness. After some begging she agreed to teach me some herbal medicine techniques."
They both looked really interested by then so I finished my explanation. "These are something I whipped up called Tummy Gummies. They should completely cure motion sickness for three hours. Gajeel will need three pills and Wendy will need one. I made them for Natsu's weight but sometime during the trip, I'll teach you guys to make them at the right strength."
They took the bottles and thanked me over and over. I had already given Mira hers and explained them before we left the guild. So the ENTIRE trip should be fun for everyone, for once.
"I'm giving them to you because I know we're sitting in private rooms, so I figured you'd wanna be the ones to make them feel better."
"Thanks Lucy, I hate when Wendy us sick. She cries and it makes me feel helpless." Romeo's face dropped. His bangs covered his eyes and a dark shadow took their place. I could feel the hurt in his voice when he said her name.
"Yea thanks Lu-chan, all Gajeel does us sleep but he always wakes up super grouchy when we travel." I smiled at Levy. It was like Romeo I were the only ones she was still her normal self around. If anyone else had been here, she would've either been silent or rude and moody.
"You're welcome guys, now let's go I think our ship leaves in ten minutes."
We walked back to the group and onto the flying boat looking ship.
The rooms were amazing. They looked like train carts. The entire wall opposite the door was a giant window, on one side of the room was an extra wide couch attached to the wall, and on the other wall was a table with two chairs, a mini fridge and microwave, and a lacrima vision.
Natsu and I made ourselves comfortable in our private room. Well, at least as comfortable as we could be with Natsus motion sickness.
"Ugh Luce... why did we have to go on a freaking sky ship?!" He groaned.
"Well it was either this or a three day cruise." I irritability replied.
"How did Makarov even decide who would go where?! I didn't even get a choice." Oh no. It sounded like he was upset calming to the mountains. Had I made the wrong choice? Crap!
"Would you have rather gone on the other trip?" All I could think was 'Oh I hope he says no.'
"Well no." Thank Mavis!
"Well to answer your question, the girls picked the trips. I chose this one because there's less travel time so it should be easier on you." I explained.
"Aww thanks Luce. I just wish I didn't feel so horrible." Perfect, this was the perfect lead into me presenting my miracle pills!
"Here." I pulled the bottle of gummies out of my purse and gave two of them to Natsu. "I made these for you. They should get rid of your motion sickness for up to three hours. We should be landing by then and then I can give you two more for the carriage ride up the mountain." He took them quicker than I expected.
"That's awesome Luce! A candy that gets rid of motion sickness?! Alright! I feel better already!"
I wasn't prepared for his next move. He wrapped his arms around my lower back, very close to the seat, and pulled me into a deep hug. He burried his face in the crook of my neck and smelled me.
"N-Natsu?" Oh man...why did I suddenly feel dizzy?
"Gomen. You just smell really nice... it's relaxing." His deep voice sounded like a growl in my ear. It sent shivers down my spine.
"Well cut it out! We've got three hours, let's take a nap until we land." I was suddenly feeling really sleepy, I guessed it was because of how early it was. The day had been more stressful than I anticipated already and it was only ten am.
This was going to be a long trip.
To be continued...