A/N: Hi again! Time for chapter 9 of ''Our Memories''. This chapter will mostly resolve around Lucy, but will start with Natsu. I'm not sure which direction this story will take, I know the general story line, but there's some huge holes. If anyone has any ideas, I'm all ears.
Disclaimer: I just realized I have forgotten this a good many times, but I don't own Fairy Tail. Never has, never will.
Chapter 9
'Lucy. Lucy Heartfilia.'
The words were echoing in Natsu's head. He knew that name. He was certain of it.
'Lucy.'
It was the Scent. That was the name he had screamed at Tenrou Island.
'Luce.'
A nickname.
His head was pounding. Time had slowed down, almost stopping completely. He could see Erza, Levy, Gray and some of the others showing signs of discomfort, and they all looked like they had a headache.
'Luce.'
Simra had a funny look on her face.
'Get out of my bedroom!'
A memory had appeared, for a split second.
The headache was intensifying. Something wanted the Scent gone.
Everyone in the guild gasped as Natsu fell down on the floor, unconscious, Simra following suit seconds later.
"What took so long," Zeref demanded when Lucy had finally been admitted into his chambers. When the journey had ended, the man that had helped her cross the ocean had quite simply led her into the castle, leaving her in a tiny room with orders to wait for the Spriggan.
"The man that helped you here said you spent almost a minute more than necessary on the Island. You were awake at once when the sphere lifted, correct?" Lucy nodded, eyes downcast.
"Then why? Why not come at once?" Lucy stayed silent, she didn't want to admit that she had stayed with Natsu. That she had fallen for him again. That he had been able to fool her so easily without even being awake.
A fist connected with her chest and she went flying, crashing into the wall.
"You stayed with the fairies. Seven years taught you nothing? Pathetic," said the now red eyed emperor.
"I'm sorry. It won't happen again," she whispered, finally making eye contact with the most dangerous black mage of all times.
"Good. Now, I have a task for you. You will truly be useful for taking down Fiore." A dry chuckle.
"Brandish here will fill you in on the details." And with that Zeref left, and a girl with plus signs in her hair, clad in a bikini, entered the room.
"Hi, I'm-"
"I know who you are, Layla Heartfilia's daughter. Let's just make one thing clear. If Zeref hadn't made it so clear that we were not allowed to touch as much as a strand of hair on your head, you would be dead now," Brandish replied in a monotone.
"O-okay?" Lucy stuttered, suddenly a bit insecure. Then she realized what the girl had said.
"You knew-"
"No questions. Your mission is easy. You are to go to Lamia Scale and do severe harm to Lyon Vastia, the Ice Make wizard. If the wounds kill him or not is up to you, but you should at the very least cripple him so that he won't cause any troubles in the future. And no matter what, you must be discovered. They must know that Lucy Heartfilia the fairy did it." Brandish gave Lucy a pointed look.
"I'm going to do what? Lyon never hurt me, my war is with Fairy Tail!"
"You will do as the emperor commands! If you ever protest again, I will call it treason, and you will die."
"But-"
"Besides, Lyon's a friend of Fairy Tail wizard Gray, and Lamia Scale in general are allies with Fairy Tail. And don't you think you should do as the Spriggan says? You owe him that much, after he took you in when no one wanted you." Lucy nodded, mute again.
"And you are under no circumstances to summon your spirits." That got Lucy's attention. She wasn't even allowed to summon her spirits? That was one request too much.
"You have been taught more magic, you should use it instead. Your spirits will try and make you rejoin Fairy Tail, that Lyon is a member after all." Brandish blew a bubble with her bubble gum, studying her nails.
"Hand the keys over." Lucy felt ashamed as she handed Brandish the keys, giving them a long look. Fairy Lucy would rather have died than lose her precious spirits, but the new Lucy wasn't like that. Zeref's Lucy had lost a lot of the determination and nobleness that Natsu's Lucy had. But look how well Lucy Heartfilia of Fairy Tail had ended. Broken and alone, abandoned by her family.
Maybe it was for the best. Maybe she should be kept away from the keys. They were right, she knew Loke at the very least would never fight against Fairy Tail or Lamia Scale or any of the other guilds. She knew he would try and revive her old self, and that he would make the other spirits bother her with it too.
"Hey, guys, you need to look at this!" An unusually sober Cana entered the guild, in her hands a copy of Sorcerer Weekly.
"What is it?" Simra, who had woken up again, unlike Natsu, asked.
"Lamia Scale was attacked, and..." Cana trailed off, giving Gray a look.
"What happened? Did someone get hurt? Juvia hopes they're all okay," Juvia inquired worriedly.
"I guess I should have said it differently. Only one member was attacked."
"You don't mean!?" Gray was walking towards Cana, worry written all over him.
"They're not sure if Lyon's going to make it. I'm sorry Gray," Cana whispered the end. Gray slumped down on the chair that was closest to him, head buried in his hands.
"Lyon Vastia, Lamia Scales's formidable Ice wizard, attacked and almost killed by earlier Fairy Tail member Lucy Heartfilia." Everyone stared at Mira, who had read over Cana's shoulder.
The Thunder Legion was out of the guild doors at once, but no one noticed. The fact that a Fairy Tail member was the one accused of attacking Lyon, almost killing him, was shocking. Even if it was stated to be a former member, they all had problems believing it.
Bisca stared at her daughter. Lucy Heartfilia was a name she was familiar with.
Lisanna suddenly grabbed Simra's hand, running out of the guild hall. She had an idea of what was happening, and she didn't like it.
What neither girls saw was the shadow following them, thoughts filled with the desire to make Simra pay.
A/N: That last sentence was the lamest attempt at a cliffhanger I can remember reading. Well, I tried. Please review and tell me what you think! I didn't really reveal what Lucy's new magic was, so if you have any ideas please tell.
Thanks to everyone that followed and favorited!
Special thanks to…
Nats11 (Glad you liked it!)
serioushusies (Of course Asuka would remember her, Simra never got the chance to block her memories. And your suggestions are great)
Nenontiger101 (I really never taught about Tartarous, but I guess it won't happen anytime soon. And having Lucy learn some of their curses...)
Sydney (Great!)
howtodreamagain (As you can see, Brandish will be a bit difficult. Brandish doesn't get her mothers story here after all.)
12Reyne (Really? But yeah, Asuka is very adorable... I can't wait for her to start using magic on her own)
(You saw right through me! But I guess Natsu had to faint, as it wouldn't be logical if he didn't... glad you enjoyed!)
for the reviews. I really got a lot this time.
HUGE thanks to AlphaDemon for beta reading my chapter! Please try her stories, they're relly good!
See you in the next chapter!
Si-chan
