Hey guys! Sorry for not updating in a month, but things have taken off from then. School started last week and I already have a crap-ton of homework being dumped on me, not to mention chorus after school on thursdays that has a penalty of an hour and a half bus ride back home. It's torture. Not only that but I wasn't sure how to start the chapter, but now that it's the weekened, I'm going to try and bust out a quick but long chapter.

Julie's P.O.V.

I was so surprised when I awoke in a room of my own, and even more astounded when I figured out this was my present from Lucy. I guess that was only the start of my exciting day, considering that since we are going to the Grand Magic Games. Because of that, we are going to set up a training camp At the beach! It's my first time here, and the water is so clear! It's beautiful. The sun is shining as well.

" You know we didn't come here to play." Charle, Wendy's exceed said

" We know," Erza said " But having some variety is Key! You have to sleep well, work well and play well!" She finished already splashing in the water

" That looks like fun!" I said, ready to go join her when Gray and Natsu rushed in front of me, knocking Jet and Droy out of the way as they began a new set of contests. I then dropped the idea of going that way and shakily turned around to go join Lucy, Levy and Wendy as they played with a beach ball in the water.

Lucy's P.O.V.

I watched as Julie approached us in her light blue bikini. I actually felt really bad for Levy, considering that Julie was a size bigger than her when dealing with bras. As we tossed the pink beach ball back and forth, I felt someone staring at my back. I turned around and waved at Laxus who was sitting in a beach chair

" Do you want to join us?" Julie yelled out to him

" Nah, I'll wait until it's time to train." He insisted. I still found it a wonder that not only had Julie reached out to him, but she somehow got him to come with our group to the beach. Julie told me it had been almost impossible for him to get rid of his team and send them off to train with Mira's team in the mountains. Well, at least he thought he had sent them away. Although we had just gotten here, I could already see the Raijinshuu members hiding around and keeping a close eye on Laxus.

" Suit yourself." I said going back to our game, but getting an off feeling

" I know Mira's team went into the mountains, but I feel like we're missing someone..." I thought out loud

" Gajeel and Lily..." Happy filled in, floating by

" Now that you mention it, I haven't seen them lately." Charle added

" They said it was a sort of secret training. I tried to go with them, but the declined and left me here."

" Tried..." I started, moving closer to Levy

" ..To go along?"Julie inserted, moving closer as well

" Ara, ara, Levy-chan." We finished simultaneously

" H-Hey! Gimme a break!" She ranted, splashing the both of us

" Watch out! It's the big, bad Levy-chan!" Julie giggled as she got dunked underwater, soaking her newly cut light brown hair

Nobody's P.O.V.

" Well, I guess it's okay do have fun on the first day..." Droy drooled

" That's right!" Jet added

Lucy, Julie and Laxus were all sitting cross-legged on the ground, as Capricorn paced in front of them.

" You all have to feel everything around you. feel the Earth, the wind, the energy... feel it with your skin." He siad

" Align your respirations with those around you." They all took in deep breaths, and focused their breathing, releasing some magical power. Julie held it for about 30 seconds, then fell face-forwards into the ground. Lucy lasted 30 more seconds before falling backwards, panting. Laxus was held it for a minute longer, and calmly stopped, although he was sweating quite a lot. He helped Lucy sit up, and Julie was content laying down. Laxus stood up and told them he was going to cool off.

" It's hard." Lucy sighed

" Layla-sama went through the same kind of training for her magic storage." Capricorn explained

" Nee, Capricorn... Have you heard of 'The One Magic'?" Lucy asked out of the blue

" It's the root of all magic, right? The one Hades was talking about... the one he wanted to obtain. I... heard about it from mother," Lucy took a breath " Zeref, the great world of magic... It didn't have anything to do with something so dangerous." She finished

" What do you mean?" Capricorn asked as Julie started listening intently out of wonder and curiosity. And unknown to everyone there, Laxus had gotten back, and was listening to their conversation, whilst hiding behind a tree.

" If 'The One Magic' mother talked about was real, Hades could've never obtained it... he couldn't even have concieved of it." Lucy said

" Indeed it's an incredible and strong power that can triumph over everything, but it's incredibly fragile as well. It's not something that can be obtained so easily." Lucy breathed once more " But Mother said that all magic began from love." She smiled and placed a hand on her chest " Therefore, I think 'The One Magic' is 'Love'." She finished. Julie's eyes sparkled and her face lit up, a large smile spreading across her face

" hen you must be 'The One Magic', Lucy! Since you love everyone so much!" She smiled

" I... I guess so." She said, looking down at Julie.

" True. That's a splendid interpretation." Capricorn said. They began their trek back to the others, and 'bumped' into Laxus while leaving. He Had a small smile on his face. It's probably nice to think as positive as she does he thought.

Okay, so for the next chapter, I'm planning to do what they did for OVA 4. How does that sound to you guys? Please tell me! I wanna get the next chapter out as soon as possible! You do, too, right?

~Charlene