This is a very important chapter for the plot of my story: there are information about the beginnings of Fairy Tail, on Mavis powers (I warned you that she was going to be ooc in this fic) and especially Stellar Memory's description. Stellar Memory is one of the key points in The wizard's diary, I took this idea directly from Rave Master, who has already read it will immediately understand where I'm going ...

The memory of the stars

- That's Virgo! - Lucy exclaimed, pointing to a group of stars that shone up in the sky and Natsu nearly spat out all the chocolate he'd just drunk - But it doesn't look like her at all! -

- You must use your imagination to complete the figure. - Tried to explain the girl - Force yourself a little bit and look again at stars. What do you think? -

- It seems a fish to me. - Replied Happy and for a moment Lucy was tempted to dive down from the terrace.
- Do you ever think to something different than fish? -

- Every now and then I think of Charle. - Said the Exceed - Or where to take a nap. -

- It must be wonderful to live like a cat. - Lucy sighed.

The girl's apartment was on the top floor and she had a large terrace from which it was possible to watch the city's skyline, or the foliage of Central Park's trees. That evening Lucy had decided to bring Natsu and Happy with her and sit on a table to teach them something of her element: the stars. It was really cold up there in the open, but the hot chocolate she had prepared, made the atmosphere more bearable. Even Happy was drinking from a cup, but hot milk.

- The more I look the more it seems ... an upturned table. - It was perfectly useless. Lucy could say anything that she wanted, but Natsu could not see the figure of Virgo.

- Let's try something else then. - The girl shook her head and pointed to a group of stars close to the previous one, explaining that it was the Hydra, but Natsu could not follow her. Instead of watching the stars his eyes kept falling on her, he could not break away from Lucy and her brilliance. Her long blond hair fell over her shoulders like a waterfall, more sparkling than the Milky Way. Her hazel eyes glittered like stars, and even her lips seemed to glow, red and inviting as cherries. How did so much beauty could be concentrated in one person? Such gentleness and passion? While Lucy spoke, Natsu still felt in the background her voice whispering, amazed, how beautiful it was the spectacle of stars from above. He still he felt the cry of surprise that she had launched when he took flight. He felt the pressure of her legs around his neck and her delicate hand that stroked his scales. Everything repeated incessantly in his mind, like a replay, and in the most possible appealing way.

The dragon was forced to close his eyes to erase those thoughts and to focus on the cup he held in his hands sipping his chocolate. "Remember what you have sworn before you came here." He repeated to himself. "No sentimental entanglements."

- Have you ever heard of Stellar Memory? Someone calls it Lumen Histoire. -

Natsu raised his head with a jerk. He knew well that story.

- Stellar Memory is a legendary place where for the first time humans met the spirits of the constellations. - Explained Lucy - It was there that the King of the Spirits decided to make a gift to the people of Earthland and gave to eighty eight wizards the keys of the heavens. But Stellar Memory isn't special only for this reason. It's where all the energy and all the memories of our planet are stored. It's at the same time an heart and a mind. Stellar Memory is the most powerful existing magic and it's said that through its power is even possible to make miracles and change history! But no one knows where is this legendary place and the spirits of the constellations aren't allowed to reveal it. - Lucy let out a sigh. - According to the legend, among the celestial wizards present that day, the King of the Spirits chose one, a high priest, to whom he assigned the task of protecting Stellar Memory and guard its secret for the next generations. The Keeper of the Stars is the only one who can open the doors of Stellar Memory, using the twelve gold zodiac's keys, but no one can say if that family is still alive. I and other celestial wizards who live here in town, for example, don't have any special power. - She took a sip from her cup before resuming the story - Even though I hadn't the permission to open it, I have sought for very long a way to reach Stellar Memory, but I wasn't able to find the keys of Pisces and Libra and I gave up . They seem to have disappeared into thin air, like many other keys over the centuries. -

- Why did you want to find Stellar Memory? What do you wanted to do with so much power? - Asked Natsu and Lucy shook her head - Nothing, I was just curious. I don't need Stellar Memory because I don't want to change my past, what interests me is building my future. Of course, there are many things that I wish had never happened, as the death of my parents, but even the bad experiences that I have lived, have their value, they have helped me to become a better person, they made who I'm now. - The girl made one last smile; despite everything it was a bright and radiant smile, a sign that what she had said was true.

- I would like to change a lot of things if I could use Stellar Memory. - Confessed Natsu. - Revive Igneel or save Mavis, even if I know that's a foolish dream. They would get angry if I wasted the energy of this planet to do something so stupid and selfish! -

- Do you miss her a lot? It must be terrible to lose the one that you love ... - When Lucy understood that she had formulated that question out loud it was already too late. The girl began to babble - Sorry, I didn't want to bring up bad memories! If you don't like you don't have to talk about it ... -

- A lot. I'd give anything to have her back here. -

Lucy fell silent, she did not expect to receive really an answer.

- But if she knew that I'm so sad, she would slap me. Mavis was a solar type and hated to see people moping. Life goes on and she wouldn't like to see me regretting the past. Moreover Mavis was never really mine ... - Natsu's look was sad, but at the same time resigned - Who told you that? Wendy? -

Lucy nodded slightly, she felt embarrassed for having done that question. Part of her was curious to know the dragon's story and to find out his feelings, but at the same time she was afraid to be intrusive.
- We only chatted a bit , Wendy was happy for the fact that you was back in town. She was afraid to never see you again! I didn't want to meddle in your private life and ... -

- You don't have to be afraid to talk to me! - Natsu reassured her with one of his smiles - I don't bite like Gajeel! If there's something you want to tell me just say it. -

- Don't be outspoken! - Happy exclaimed. It sounded strange, coming from a cat - You can ask to me anything that want! -

Lucy smiled, reassured by their words - To be honest there was one thing I was curious to know. I'd like to hear a little more about how Fairy Tail was a one hundred years ago. How it was when it was founded? -
- It was the best! - Told Natsu - Mavis, me and the others did never stop for a moment! We were at war with Blue Skull, the other guild that sought to control the city, and almost every day we clashed with their wizards. Mavis spent all her time to think of plans to put a spoke in their wheel, there was no one in the slums that had no contact with her! Even Precht took care of the organizational part, he was brilliant. Precht did all the dirty works, whenever it was need to put someone in row or to terrorize an objective, we sent him. He was able to evoke scary demons! Warrod instead was the quietest of the group, he held the office in order and was always ready to help others. I never saw him get angry, but he was a great wizard. And Yuri! Yuri was a disaster, we ended up together in a bunch of fights! And he was also a professional burglar, there was no lock that could resist him! Zera instead was a rather grumpy, she was in a bad mood all day, the exact opposite of Mavis! She reprimanded us constantly, but she had a bad temper too. Once, to get the some information, she began working undercover as a maid in the house of a man in Brooklyn. But that man was unbearable and during an elegant dinner, Zera spilled a plate of hot soup on his head and throw the mission to the wind! Ahaah! I still laugh when I think of the way in which they have kicked her out of the door! -

- The Fairy Tail you speak of ... - Pointed Lucy - It looks like a kind of Mafia ... -

- And it was! - Natsu exclaimed, leaving her gaping - To be able to win the control of territory and surpass Blue Skull, we had a desperate need of money and power. We were caught up in so many business types that when something happened in town, people said always that it was fault of the fairies! -

Lucy had heard it several times. When something disappeared, there were still old people who blamed the fairies, but she had never thought that her guild was the reason of that saying!

- Do you know that Mavis was a celestial wizard just like you? - For a moment Lucy thought she had misheard what Natsu had said. Master Makarov had told her that Mavis was a great wizard. All stories spoke of her as a prodigy, but no one had ever told her what kind of magic she used.

- Are you kidding me? -

- Not at all! Her spirits were very strong. She's the only one who defeated me in a duel. I lost the bet I had made against her, and I was forced to join the guild. -

- Do you joined the guild because you lost a bet ? - Lucy squealed, even more incredulous than before.
- More or less ... Hey, Luce! Do you want to fight whit me? A friendly match! - The dragon forced Lucy to get up from the chair, pulling her by the wrist - Let's have some fun! -

- Wait a minute, what's the matter now? -

Natsu was already beginning to make space, pushing the table and the chairs.
- At the office we have a special room where you can train with magic. - Explained Lucy - It's reinforced with Freed's runes and there is no danger that something breaks or that someone disturbs you. Sometimes even other wizards from other guilds ask us the permission to use it. We can go there tomorrow! -
- What need is there to wait for tomorrow? Here we have enough space. - But Natsu ignored her, continuing to set aside everything close to the wall. Lucy's terrace was almost as big as a tennis court but the girl was not at all convinced of the idea of using it to fight, even for a friendly duel.

- We are on top of a building in one of the most populated areas of Magnolia, we can't use spells here, Natsu! -

- Do you know it hurts your health to think of so many problems? - The dragon gathered a bit of energy in the palm of one hand and then placed it on the ground. At his command a magical patina covered the entire terrace and all that was on it, swelling up like a bubble. - Your friends are not the only ones who know how to make barriers. - Natsu chuckled - Now we can fight without breaking anything and no one seeing us. Look! - Added the dragon, giving a blow to the barrier - It's so strong that you can't even fall below! -
Lucy now had no longer ways of escape - All right! If that's what you want! - Fighting was not her favorite hobby but it had been so long since the last time she had trained train with someone! Lucy knew that she had no chances against Natsu but she wanted to use that duel to show him what she was able to do as celestial wizard. Mavis was not the only one who knew how to summon spirits!

- The rules are simple! - Chirped Happy, fluttering over their heads. He was the self - appointed referee and he could not wait to watch the show - You have five minutes and the winner will be the last one standing. Don't use dangerous spells and don't be too cruel! Ready? -

Lucy pulled the keys that she always kept attached to the belt and Natsu raised his fists, putting himself in combat position.

- Ready, steady, go! -

The dragon was the first one to take action, dashing at Lucy with his fists covered in flames but she had no intention of letting him hit her so easily. - Door of Goat open: Capricorn! - The tolling of the bell echoed on the terrace and a strange creature replied immediately to his call, blocking Natsu's punch with one arm. It was a being halfway between a goat and a man. He stood on two legs and was wearing a dark suit, sunglasses and a tie but he was covered by white fur and he had a pair of curved horns. He had claws instead of hooves on his hands and a long tail with a black tuft at the end.

- Out of my way! - Hissed Natsu but the spirit pushed him away with a kick - No one has the right to touch Lucy - sama! I worked for her mother and I swore to protect her! -

- Go easy on him Capricorn, this is just a friendly duel. - The girl stretched out her hand and this time in her palm materialized a long whip. It seemed made of pure energy, bright and sparkling as the stars above them. - But that does not mean that I want to lose! Let's get him! -

- At your orders, Milady. - The Goat man lunged at Natsu unleashing a punch after another. Despite his strange appearance the spirit was a true martial arts expert. To avoid his pressing shots the dragon was forced to jump. Too bad that Lucy's whip was ready to stop him: the rope wrapped around Natsu's ankle dragging him on the ground. Capricorn used that occasion to throw a kick but the dragon rolled to the side at the last second and the spirit's hoof missed him. The blow was so strong, that if it were not for the barrier, the terrace probably would have split in two.

- What the hell is this thing? - Natsu growled, trying to snatch the whip who was clinging to his ankle like a live snake. - Fleuve d'étoiles. - Explained Lucy - A small gift from Eridanus. -

- I hate even his name. - Since he had no chance to snatch the whip from the ankle, Natsu decided that the best move was to tear it away from Lucy's grip. He leaned with his hands on the ground, turning on himself to give more force to the twist. The girl was not able to resist and Fuelve d'étoiles flew out of her hand, hitting Capricorn with incredible force. Lucy was forced to close his portal before the spirit crashed into the barrier that surrounded the terrace. Even Fuelve d'étoiles disappeared with him.

- Door of the Golden Bull: open yourself! Taurus! - This time a minotaur appeared to Lucy call. He had the same spots of a cow, a bell around his neck, a nose ring and he was swirling a big axe. - Luuucyyy! Do you know that your body is more and more beautiful with each passing day? - Bellowed spirit and the girl let out a sigh - This is not the time! We are fighting, don't you see? - Natsu was almost ready to hit them - Fire Dragon's Crushing Fang! - But Lucy had no need to remind Taurus what to do. The spirit turned with a jerk, rejecting the Dragon attack with the flat of his gigantic axe - Don't touch the body of my beloved Lucy! Rampage! - The bull leaped and then sank his axe with all the strength he had. A shot like that was enough to cut anything in two but Natsu stopped the weapon clutching it in his hands.

- Am I wrong or your spirits are a bunch of perverts? -

- None of your business! - Lucy tried to silence Natsu with a kick in the legs to destabilize him, but the dragon broke free from Taurus and escaped. He was worse than an eel.

- This time I won't let you run away! - With a flash Lucy's clothes disappeared and were replaced by a totally different outfit: a sleeveless top and shorts with the same pattern of Taurus. Natsu parried the next punch but the Lucy's strength nearly sent him crashing between the vases near the edge. Just like when they had first met, the girl was using the power of her spirit, but this time in a much deeper way. The dragon smiled, revealing his fangs - Who taught you this kind of Requip? It's the work of Erza, isn't it? How far you can go when you use the power of your spirits? -

- I'll show you. - The first punch was followed by another and then another, but even with all that strength the dragon was always a step ahead of her. He blocked and dodged all her moves without effort and it irritated Lucy more with each passing second.

- Don't forget me! - When Taurus attacked again he decided to do it by taking Natsu by surprise from the back. His axe seemed once again ready to cut him in two but the dragon reacted more quickly, hitting the spirit with an elbow so strong cutting off his breath. Taurus doubled over and after a moment he disappeared, retreating from the field.

- Apparently if you use the power of your spirits their potential is reduced ... - Observed Natsu - And who's that ? - Taking advantage of the diversion offered by Taurus, Lucy had gained a bit of distance. Clutched in her hand there was another gold key and next to her was a perfect copy of the dragon.

- Meet Gemini. - Giggled Lucy - Not only he can copy the appearance but even the magic of those around him! - The spirit did not waste time, covering his fists in flames. He raised and then joined his hands, lowering them with one swing. A blaze of fire broke out at his command, aiming straight at the opponent, but Natsu did not even step back to dodge the attack and smiled. Lucy understood that she had made a mistake when it was too late. Never use fire against a dragon who eats it for breakfast!

- Fire Dragon's Roar! - The two spells collided, causing an explosion so loud that it shook the entire barrier. Gemini tried to resist but the flames consumed him quickly, forcing him to return to the spirit world. Even Lucy was thrown away, but she did not touch the ground. Natsu grabbed her right arm while Happy announced that five minutes had expired.

- You're good! It was fun! -

Despite the compliments Lucy made a bitter smile and even her Taurus form vanished - I could have done better. -

- Maybe yes, maybe no. - Admitted Natsu - The only certain thing is that Mavis used her spirits in a different way. She didn't know that thing that you do, that sort of Requip, but her spirits were much more powerful. I get the impression that you were using only 10% of your magic. -

- What do you mean when you say she used her spirits in a different way? - Lucy knew the world of celestial magic and she know perfectly how to use that power. What the hell he was talking about?

- But do you realize what's above you? - Natsu opened his arms pointing to the sky. The lights of Magnolia prevented to see them well, but the constellations, the Milky Way and countless other stars shone on them.

- You are like a catalyst that can take all that power. Why don't you do it? It's a waste! -
- I do. - Explained Lucy, annoyed by all that insistence - The energy that the stars are able to send on earth at this distance is lesser than it seems. But you're not a celestial wizard and you don't know how it works. -
- Don't settle for the crumbs. Force more power to respond to your commands. You have to be in control, not the stars. - Suggested Natsu - I'll show you how. -