Dear Universe
In my last moments
When my core in heating
And your bitter coldness torments
I think upon my existence; Bright and Wondrous.
Calabash- the capital of Stella- was filled with marble and precious stones. Towers were erected with intricate designs and inlaid with gold and silver, and decorated with jade and crystal gems. The streets were clean and made of white stone and the people bustled past each other with a sort of peaceful ease.
"This is… I can't even put into words how gorgeous the architecture is here." Evergreen said, stared at a building whose inlays were of ruby and emeralds, making it look as if a rose vine was crawling up the side of the marble walls.
"Stella is one of my favorite countries, and not because of the Spacial Mages that reside here." Lucy replied, as they walked through the city. "Stella has a lot of ambient magic, a lot of history, and has possibly the biggest information center in the known parts of Earthland."
"Is that where we're going now?" Laxus asked, taking off his soundpods.
"No," Lucy commented, shrugging her backpack farther up onto her back. "We're actually going to my home."
The group stopped at that. Lucy, not feeling her group behind or besides her, turned around to look at their surprised expressions.
"Home?!" Lucy chuckled at their expressions and gave them a sly smirk.
Her house, as it turned out, was a very modest size for only one occupant. It had colorful stones on the walls and floor, that shifted from gold to blue to purple and ones that looked like the sea and some that looked like it had fire or nebula trapped inside.
"Your house is quite literally a work of art. Lucy-san." Freed commented, lightly touching the fire agate that made up her door.
Lucy smiled at him and bowed her head. "Thank you, Freed. It was actually a really wonderful find and affordable too."
"What are the fancy rocks for though, Cosplayer?" Bixlow asked, looking curiously around at the tidy living room with its bookshelves that reached the ceiling and comfortable looking dark brown couch; he immediately threw his body on it and sighed as he sunk down into he cushions.
Lucy watched him, amused. "The stones in my house, along with those you saw in the city, are magic conductors. They help Spacial Mages control their magic better as well as help focus them when meditating. Each stones has a different use, like the black tourmaline at my door is used to protect from negative influences. I can activate it using my magic which then uses its properties to keep my home safe. I have several stones in and one my property that do the same thing."
"What about the cinnabar that's all over the place?" Gajeel asked, placing a hand on a column and running his hand over a red mercury stones. Lucy raised an eyebrow and gave him a small smile as he jumped back and stared at the stone in wonder.
"It's basically a battery for magic. It can also be used for focusing and alchemy." Lucy answered, moving over to the stairs.
"Alchemy?" Freed asked, looking like child on Christmas morning. "I've always wanted to learn alchemy."
Lucy chuckled as she continued up the stairs. "I have a few books on it that I'll lend to you. For now, follow me and I'll show you to your rooms."
And sometimes it's utterly boring.
I think I'm afraid...
But I don't know what 'fear' truly feels like.
Is it cold?
"No colder than you" The Universe replied.
Is it dark?
"That would be no different from you too."
Is it considered Death if I am to be reborn as something cruel? Something that Consumes?
"Open Gate of the Goat, I open thee!" A bright flash enveloped the room and the humanoid goat stood in front of Lucy, looking as regal and strong as he did when she first met him.
"Miss Lucy," He greeted, bowing to his master. Lucy smiled at him softly from her spot on her bed.
"Capricorn, I need advice," She said, as he stood back up. Her eyes were filled with sadness as she looked at her feet.
"I would be happy to advise you anytime, Miss Lucy." He said softly, coming to sit next to his master. "What do you need me to advise?"
Lucy sniffed and rubbed at her eyes, trying to get rid of the burning feeling. "Do you think Aquarius wants me to find her? It seems like every place I check, I get the same information. 'There's a strange storm/water mage that's causing flooding and is reeking havoc, etc. etc.' But they seem to be moving farther and farther away. Somehow, I just know that it's Aquarius. I can feel it here," She touched the dark marks across her collarbone briefly and lightly. "But, if she asked me to find her again, why does it seem like she doesn't want to be found?"
Capricorn was silent for a few moments, thinking on why Aquarius was acting the way she was acting. "Perhaps… she wishes to test you. If this mage is truly her, then the reason she is leading you on a chase is because she wishes to see if you are worthy of her once again. I know that you had to break her key in order to summon my King, but in turn you also broke the trusted bond between Master and Celestial Spirit and even then, Aquarius was passed on to you by your mother- you've never had to prove yourself to her, because she simply saw you as Layla's daughter and a friend. Now, if you succeed in your mission, she will see you as her Master, and the trusted bond between you will be restored. If you wish to see her side of things, I would suggest meditation."
Lucy felt tears fall down her cheeks. She's never felt so stupid. Of course this was a fucking test.
She wiped the tears away and sniffed again. "Meditate? Are you sure you're not trying to get me to train with you again?"
Capricorn patted his Master's shoulder and shook his head. "No, Miss Lucy, though I do wish you'd train more, I believe that by meditating and connecting with the magic Aquarius left you, you'll be able to understand her more. The magic she left you and her own are connected; you just have to find that connection and you should have the answers you need." With that, Capricorn flashed back into the Celestial Realm.
Lucy looked at the spot that was just occupied and sighed heavily. Then she straightened her shoulders and walked out of her room. Time to try something new.
Even more so than you?
At this moment, I am collapsing in on myself in an unexpected self destruction.
I would say my goodbyes to you,
But you're most likely goading
As I am at the end of deconstruction.
She decided that her backyard was the best place to meditate; there was a small pond there that came alive at night and would be perfect for connecting with her water magic. A slab of marble served at a sitting area and there were huge Amethysts and Tourmalines that stuck out of the ground around the pond.
Lucy walked almost silently over to the marble slab; dressed in nothing but a long white slip, she looked almost ethereal in the moonlight. She sat down and crossed her legs and began to clear out her mind.
As soon as she made her way into her core, she felt a familiar presence. Lucy
It was as if someone zapped her with lightning. Lucy
Her veins turned to ice and her breath turned icy. Lucy
She felt energized and empowered. Her breath was knocked out of her as she reach out to the presence. Lucy
Aquarius
Solemnly Signed,
A Star
