Fairy: (in folklore) one of a class of supernatural beings, generally conceived as having a diminutive human form and possessing magical powers with which they intervene in human affairs. Also, like to steal humans to their realm.
Another chapter up. Sorry for any mistakes and all. I'm tempted to post the next chapter up since that's when the good stuff starts to happen but I'll wait. See you guys at the end of the chapter.
Spotting Jellal, Lucy motion Nova towards him and his Panther as she kept an eye out for any danger. The only light out was the moonlight and stars to led the way as she called out to him. He only turned his head slightly as he still looked ahead.
That alone had her worried. "Jellal?" She softly said as she reached out and placed her hand on his shoulder as she and Nova stood by him. His own Panther cuffing at how close they were but other than that, did nothing.
"I failed."
Blinking back in surprised, Lucy looked down when she spotted dark red staining the ground. What she saw almost had her throwing up. It was four bodied torn to pieces. Blood splattered the green grass as she spotted an eyeball.
Swallowing her dinner, Lucy tightens her hold on his shoulder. "You can't save everyone, Jellal."
They all knew no matter how much they tried, they couldn't save everyone. It doesn't work like that. At least not in there line of work. It'll just bring pain and horror of every life not saved. She would know most of all since she was always blaming herself for not saving everyone that died.
"I know Lucy." He signed as he grabbed her hand and brought it to his lips before placing a soft kiss on the back of her hand. It was one that brought a slight blush on her cheeks. "I just wish we could place a barrier around the town, to keep everyone safe."
Glancing at him from the corner of her eyes, she cleared her throat. "I could do it…" She didn't even get to finish before he cut her off.
"No." His tone sharp that had her looking away. "You and I both know what will happen."
They did. She would have to stay in town. Always keeping a steady stream of magic out and risking her health. Most often it was for people in a guild. All would pour some magic in an orb that would last a week before they would fill it up again.
"Perhaps that's' why the Court sent us here," Lucy said as Jellal looked at her. "To form a guild in order to protect the town."
He only nodded as they both thought of the Magic Court. Either liking what the Court wanted them to do either. But at least she had four years before she would be forced to do it. One Jellal never wanted either.
"Perhaps."
Rolling her eyes, Lucy looked at what was left of the four bodies. From what she could tell, one was a woman, at least from the half-eaten face, her once bright brown eyes dale to the world as she was stuck in a mask of horror. Her torso gone, parts all over as her guts spilt onto the grass. Staining the grass in a brown rusty color. Legs chewed off and her arms torn in places that question if they when for the arms and legs before her face.
Taking a shaky breath, she looked at what was left of the other three. Only to find their faces gone. She could see their skull and eye sockets. Arms chewed halfway, a leg was gone and the chest and stomach gone as the guts was the only thing kept the top half connect with the bottom half.
What kind of creature does this? A list already forming in her head, from the imps to the likes of Aswang and finally the Nightcrawlers. Either creature sending a shiver down her spine in horror. "You think a Nightcrawler did this?" She asked as she looked away from the scene.
He didn't say anything for a bit before sighing, "Perhaps." He paused as he looked up to the stars before looking her with a faint smile. "It's almost daylight. Go home while I finish here."
Ha. Like she would. "No, I'm here and helping." With that Lucy motion Nova forwards as she gave Jellal a soft smile as she placed her hands on his cheek before giving him a look he knew all too well with the years being her partner, "I'm pretty sure we could go lots more done working together." She purred out as she watched his face turn red.
No matter how long they been together, she never tired making him blush like that. He coughed as he shifted in his saddle as he looked away. "Right. Let's go." He coughed out as he and his Panther make their way away from her.
"See you later." Lucy didn't miss the shiver that he tried to hide as she laughed. As dangerous as this job was, it was important to laugh, otherwise, the pressure can get to anyone.
Soaking in the warm sun on her bare back, Lucy signed as she enjoyed her last day of vacation. Jellal being a man of work, already returned to work and is currently either slaying evil creatures again since this morning or just staking out the area. Something she should have done the first day she arrived but she had her spirits stake out the layout while she was here.
So she was good.
Shifting a little to get the maximum sun rays, she thought of her life. It was never easy and they lost comrades along the way but in the end, their lives never went to waste. Their lives went in protecting the ones that should not survive.
Then again, it was the only life she knew.
Her mother was in the Tamers long before she was born. In fact, she came from a long line of Tamers. Something she could never run from, and seeing that she looked like a Heartfilia, there was no hiding. Even if she did hideaway, there was always someone stepping in her place or dying.
And seeing that she was good in her job, she stayed. She was born into this life, she was going to die in this life. Something her father often said. It was the only thing he took pride in her. Fighting in a secret war that the vast of the whole was unaware of.
What a life.
Pushing those thoughts away, Lucy closed her eyes as she started to drift asleep only to stiffen when she hears the low hissing noise of Nova. No matter where she was, Lucy knew the sounds of her Panther anywhere. And what Nova did was a warning to something that was close to her.
As she was about to move, she felt a heavy pressure of someone on her back. Snapping her head to the side, Lucy saw it was the pink hair guy. He and the rest of the townspeople should rarely even travel this far from the town itself. It was part of the spell the Magic Court placed on the normal people.
"Get off me," She snapped out as she tried to move only for him to place his whole weight on her. "This is called sexual harassment."
He only snorted as he placed his hand on her shoulder before trailing his hand down her arms, feeling her smooth skin as he clamped his large hand over her smaller hands. Pulling her up, her golden hair pooled over her front that had her bikini top hanging loose.
He ignored her demands to get off her and even to let her fix her top as he snaked an arm around her hips while still keeping her hands in place. However, they both froze as a low growl was heard as the sound of a tree branch broke.
Glancing at the shadows of the trees, what they saw was a smooth black skin creature standing at eight feet tall. The muscles on this creature ripped with its movement. A long tail that snapped on the ground as it hissed again, showing long white teeth that seem to glow slightly silver. It didn't seem like to have eyes as it stared straight at them, its paws large like cats as its claws sharp dug into the soft dirt.
The creature before them hissed again in warning as it crouched down, ready to attack. Just as Lucy was about to call out, Nova attack. In the second, Lucy let her magic run free, letting her form glow gold as she pushed him away from her as she called for one of her Spirits help. Holding her hand up, Lucy shouted, "Stop." As she held her hand out.
Her Panther skidded to a stop, sending sand flying everywhere as she touched her hand with her nose. She cuffed in protest as she moves to go around Lucy only for her to stand in her way. Hissing and growling she stood on hind legs before slamming her front paw to the ground. Sand flying everywhere as she nudged Lucy with her large head. Her tail lashing out in anger. Its crackling noise the only thing heard as Nova huffed.
"What the hell is that?"
Running her hands over Nova's head, Lucy glanced at the man that started his mess. He slowly stood up as he took a step forward only to pause as Nova growled in warning. "I won't move if I were you." She warned as she ran her fingers under her head, drawing out a purr in the process.
"What's going on here?" He demanded as he glared at her.
She only raised an eyebrow. "I don't have to answer to you and if you want those answers, then I'll have to let Nova here eat you in the end." Fixing her top, Lucy glanced behind her.
He only paled slightly before running his hands through his pink hair. His arms flex as Lucy tore her eyes away from the scene. No way did she need that kind of distraction. Nope.
He signed as he crossed his arms over his chest. Totally not drawing her eyes to his chest. "Look, I need you to come with me. Makarov wants to talk to you."
Makarov. Where has she heard of that name? Frowning in thought, she placed her hand under her chin as Nova rubbed her head on her back, happy to have her safe and sound. She stiffen when she realized it.
Makarov Dreyer.
The Dreyers were famous. Makarov Dreyer was the guild master of Fairy Tail. A famous guild when it came to hunting one of the strongest when it same to Tamers. So that was who closed off Fairy Tail. Nobody knew why he did it but rumor had it, it was his son that forced his hand.
But Ivan Dreyer was still a Tamer. A Dark Tamer really. He was wanted for crimes by the Magic Court. Those that tried to hunt him down were often returned dead or missing. Not something she wanted to happen to her.
Looking at him, she nodded. "I'll go but he'll have to come to me at my place." She explained. He opens his mouth to protested as she held up her hand up to stop him. "Gray knows where to find me unless you want to get clawed by Nova here."
He nodded before frowning, "What? That stripper knows?"
No idea what he meant, she walked away. "Get back to town. It's dangerous to be around here." With that, she left him. But really she was watching him from the shadows. Lucy raised an eyebrow as he kicked the sand as he pulled out a joint before starting to smoke.
She never liked those. Cancer sticks as she called them. When she was sure he was safe and back in town, she headed home. It was time to make sure everything was set and explain everything to Jellal. He would know what to do if she came up short on anything.
After all, when it came to planning, both were known for it. A duel in their own right.
Another done. Super excited for all those that favored, followed and even liked my story. Love the comments. Now, for the comments below:
Valerioux: It's going to be hard for Natsu with Lucy giving him the cold shoulder and other things getting in the way. Lol.
Alisha Horiraito: Already on that. This chapter alone is a little more than 2000 words long. Future chapter will be a long or more since there is going to be…lets just say stuff that happens.
Aliciacevbra: Thanks. Lol. Your going to love what I have in store for them.
Talia D'vile: Lol. I saw that after I posted the chapter but didn't get the chance to fix it since I had to rush to work.
Again, thanks to all that commented and followed the story. Until next time.