Lucy's POV
Today has certainly been an interesting day. Scratch that, the past two days have been. Natsu, Happy, and I are heading back to the guild from completing our first mission.
It started yesterday morning. I just moved into Fairy Hills and let me say it is heaven. The rooms are fairly big which is perfect for putting in more stuff. There is also a rule that implies that men from the guild aren't allowed to enter. Bonus for privacy, but my hopes were washed away down the drain. Natsu and Happy showed up and practically made themselves at home. It's as if they didn't care about rules at all. Honestly such bothersome idiots. They came in with a job that paid 200,000 jewels which is pretty decent one.
The mission was to destroy a book for our client. We had to first retrieve it from a rich idiot named Duke Everlue in Shirotsume Town. The boys tricked me into the job as apparently the rich moron was looking for blonds as maids. Our client's name was Kaby Melon. At first his name seemed suspicious because I felt like I heard it somewhere, but it didn't hit me until later. The book we were supposed to destroy was named Daybreak. When we got to the client's place, he apparently raised the reward to two million. This made me even more suspicious.
We snuck into Everlue's mansion for the book. When we found it, I was startled. The book was created by Kemu Zaleon, a famous author who passed away a while back. I read all his books when I was younger. Then some of the pieces fell into place. Kaby was Kemu's son, but why destroy the book. It wasn't until I read the book to find out the truth. Kemu was held captive for three years and forced to write the book for Everlue. This made my blood boil on dangerous levels. I convinced Natsu not to destroy the book, but to show Kaby. The book had a spell cast on it which forbade the rich bastard from reading the true meaning. We took out Everlue and headed back to Kaby. I told him the true meaning of the book. It was Kemu's last words to Kaby. He told us why he wanted it gone. The book caused turmoil in his family and in the end Kemu chopped his hand off to stop writing. In the end, he didn't destroy the book and in turn thanked us. We didn't get the reward money because one, we technically didn't finish the intended mission. And two, Kaby was broke.
Which leads us to now. We are taking a shortcut through the woods to get back to guild. As much as I love nature, I hate muds. I'm glad we walked out that fast and now we are now on a normal path. As we walked, I familiar scent entered my nose, but I couldn't pin it. Then the bushes made some sound which prompted Natsu to jump into it. Out came out Gray in his underwear with Natsu.
"Gray what are you doing in the woods naked?" I asked skeptical.
"Trying to find a bathroom," Gray replied already glaring at Natsu. Then they started mocking each other. They act so childish that's it impossible to believe they're wizards. This reminds me of when Erza and I used to do that when she challenged me. They eventually calmed down and Gray put on his clothes and joined us. We walked to a cliff where Happy was fishing. Gray was also using the woods as a shortcut to the guild.
"You know we should get back early. I heard Erza is due back anytime." Natsu shuddered at his comment. This is good, about time she showed up. This makes me wonder though. How much did she change?
"What's Erza like? I mean I have never seen her pictures on Sorcerer Weekly?" I asked hoping to get some info on her.
"A monster. She could kick down three mountains with a single kick like it's nothing. Not only that, but she could scare away an entire village with just her glare." This was not the Erza I knew. She definitely changed, but I think some of it is exaggeration. We all stood up getting ready to head back when all of a sudden were attacked by the sand.
When the dust cleared, we were stuck in the sand apart from Happy. We got out quick to find a group of wizards and a tied up Happy. I think he was going to be their dinner. Like we are letting that happen. Natsu and Gray fought the wizards while I freed Happy. I stood back and let the boys beat the wizards. After they did, I tied them all up to a tree. The boys were arguing again in behind me, but one of the wizards said something strange. Lullaby. What's that supposed to mean. Before I could ask, a shadow appeared beneath them and sent me flying back a bit. It cut down the tree in half and took the wizards. At first we were shocked, but it wore off. Whatever took those mages, certainly didn't want us following after them.
For the rest of the walk back to the guild, we were more aware of our surroundings to make sure we didn't get attacked again by that weird shadow. Eventually we made it back unharmed from anything else. I think we were all glad that we made it out, but that doesn't stop me from questioning what transpired then. The sun was setting in the horizon by the time we arrived at the guild. The boys decided to head home and relax while I went to the guild. I pushed the big doors to see a decently filled guild, though people are already starting to leave. I walked over to the bar and sat down, relaxing my aching legs from the walk. Mira came over and we chatted a bit.
"So Lucy, how was the job?" Mira asked in a very cheery attitude. Honestly I do like her, but no one can be happy without having something creeping within them. It's mere to impossible.
"It was basically a plot twist. The client wanted us to burn a book after we retrieve it from a rich guy. I somehow managed to read the book to find it to have a spell cast hiding the truth. We dealt with that and in the end we weren't paid because the client was broke and we didn't destroy the book," I spoke disappointingly. I know we helped out and brought some clarity to Kaby, but I seriously needed the cash for next week's rent. I have no desire to use the council's money just yet, or else I have to report them. I'll do it eventually, but right now I want to kick back and relax.
"Sounds adventurous. Don't worry about the money, we have different types of jobs on the request board to help with the money and possible excitement."
"I guess you're right Mira. I'm glad we didn't get blamed for Natsu blowing up the mansion."
"That's a great sign when realize his destructive habits. Also did you hear Erza is coming back tomorrow?"
"Yep. Gray was saying something like that on the way back. And something else, but I can't remember."
"Why don't you go home now? We will talk about it more tomorrow." We ended the conversation there and I left the guild, already heading for the dorms. The entire walk there, I kept thinking about Erza. She has changed and so have I, but not majorly. Then again it has been eight years, so change is natural. I just hope it's not too much to a point I'm basically having to reintroduce myself to her again. I got to the dorms fast and changed. I was already tired, so it didn't take long for me to fall asleep.
I was woken up to sunlight hitting my face as I laid on my comfortable bed. I bought a ton of furniture quickly from some old council money. The room walls were scarlet red and the floors were wooden that had a darker shade to it. It made me feel like a vampire to be honest. I got out of bed quickly and headed for the bathroom. Now the bathroom however was different, it had sandy wallpaper and white titles to it. Felt like I was living in a fancy hotel. I opened the tap of the bath to let the water fill up. While that happened I stripped down to nothing with a towel in hand. I moved towards the mirror to look at myself. The huge scar was permanently engraved into my left arm stretching from the top to stop exactly at my wrist. I touched it, feeling the marking as a reminder of what happened. I can't change the past now, might as well learn to deal with it. I sighed softly and headed towards the bath. I carefully sat down in it. The heat emitting from it felt amazing. My strained muscles relaxed and my mind slipped of any worries it once had. I got down deeper into the water to a point that only my eyes were above it. I closed my eyes to feel the heat and I finally relaxed.
(Time-skip to the guild)
I'm at the guild, fully clothed, fed, and washed. Right now I'm quenching for a relaxing drink. I got up from the table and headed to the bar and sat down. Mira must have seen me because she was already near my face, ready for whatever is coming next.
"Morning Lucy. Have goodnight sleep?" Mira asked gently in a motherly tone.
"Yep. Got any fruity drinks. Craving for one?" I asked with stars in my eyes.
"Yep. I have a strawberry milkshake that I have wanted for someone to test, so mind being my lab rat?"
"Hand it over." Mira gave me the drink. I tasted it and I was in heaven. Perfection doesn't even begin to word what I have drank. I was speechless, continuing to devour the drink. Mira giggled at my reaction.
"Glad you like it. Are you excited for Erza coming back today?"
"Uh yeah. But why are you talking like I know her?"
"Well you saved her after all those years ago. Don't worry too much about what she has said about you. Master and I only know about except for your last name."
"Fine. I'm excited to see her. Judging from some reactions, she is not the same person I've met eight years ago. Only natural."
"Agreeable. I don't particularly know what kind of change you exactly mean because that's how I've known her since we were kids."
"It's fine really. Imma' go find myself a job before I get kicked."
"Let me know when you pick one, I'm handling the requests since master is out of town for a guild conference." I nodded and jumped off the sit and headed for the board. There were several missions from finding a ring to killing a volcano demon. I was so caught up in finding one that I failed to miss the fact Natsu scaring me. I yelled at him for doing that and in response he just flashed me a goofy smile. That damned fire breather, any more from him and I will beat the hell out of him.
"Lucy hurry up and pick a job for us already. We picked the last one, so it's fair you only do it this time," Natsu said in smugly way.
"Exactly why should I pick a job for us? Last time I checked our little team is disbanded. You only needed me for that dumb mission because you looked for a blond ," I spoke annoyed by the idiot's understanding for most things.
"Aw c'mon don't be like that. We didn't only pick you for that. It's also because your nice." He flashed me one of his grins. Gray called out already in his underwear to say for me to join him. Cana, the drinking lady from before, informed the stripper of his situation which lead him to freak out. Natsu insulted him and they were once again back into mocking one another.
Loke, the ladies' man, picked me up and started cooing me. He promptly put me down after a few seconds. He must have noticed my keys from underneath my cloak because he called me out on it and ran in fear towards the door. Mira appeared beside me with a tiny smile on her face. I asked her what's the deal with Loke over there. She simply said he has a bad history with Celestial Wizards.
I was about to say something else when Natsu manhandled me to the ground. He laid on top of me while Gray looked pretty smug about throwing the fire breather at me. I managed to calm myself down fast before I started a brawl. Natsu got of me and went back to insulting Gray. Everyone else started laughing at them and I couldn't help to do it myself. All of a sudden Loki came back with bang from the guild doors. He yelled in fear about Erza being here. Everyone else started to shake in fear. My eyes went wide for a second before returning to normal. For some reason my heartbeat raised a bit, but calmed down fast. What the hell was that about. Doesn't matter now. Erza Scarlet we finally meet again. What surprises are you going to throw at me this time.
Erza's POV
I have just come back to Magnolia after another mission in an attempt to find Lucy. That girl seriously is good at hiding herself from anyone. I barely have any information on her location other than her running away from the mansion she used to live in. I doubt they have any news on her whereabouts. I'm walking closer to the guild with a giant horn I got from the mission I completed. The town's people decorated it and gave it to me as a gift for slaying the beast that caused their town harm. I inched closer and closer to the guild to notice the doors wide open for my entrance. Saves me the trouble of doing it myself. I walked in to see everyone frozen apart from Mira who greeted me. I placed down my horn which made a loud bang. Beside Mira was a cloaked blond girl with a familiar scarf.
"Is Master here? I have some important issues I'd like to discuss with him," I demanded Mira firmly. On my way back to Magnolia, I overheard some wizards talking about a sealed magic about to be open which has me worried. Top of that the people said something about Erigor, a leader of a dark guild named Eisenwald, wanting it.
"Sorry Erza, Master's away on conference," Mira replied. I sighed in rejection. I might as well gather Natsu and Gray to help me out with taking out the guild. They're more than capable though I wished Lucy were here. During the time we spent together, we were an inseparable pair not only in friendship, but also combat. Lucy had a knack for fighting and I greatly challenged her for it. I did get my butt kicked every time, but that doesn't matter. For all I know, Lucy and I could take this job on our own and beat the guild with no sweat. I wish she were here.
"Erza, what the heck is that horn?" one of the members asked me. I explained to them while also getting angry at them for not liking it. They raised their hands in defense to my statement. Speaking of which, the guild has been running around muck destroying towns every time they go on a mission somewhere. I turned around to face the others while started to yell people in shape. I called people out for their problems to a point I stopped knowing they'd never stop. Master never cared, but I certainly do. I'm pretty sure Lucy would smack in the head for this, knowing that because I did it to her.
"Erza, why exactly did you take that mission?" Mira asked sweetly. Almost to nice for my liking. No one knows about Lucy apart from Master and Mira. I think it's about time I tell them about her, so maybe they could help me find her.
"I took it to find a long-lost friend named Lucy. She wears a dark blue black scaled scarf and she has a knack for fighting like Natsu." My statement made the guild deadly silent. Did I say something wrong?
"Um Erza, I think you should stop looking for her," Mira said nervously. This made me angry.
"Why?" My tone shooting dangerously high while a dark aura was around me, which lead to everyone backing away apart from that cloaked girl. That's when I finally looked at her, that scarf was no mistake. That is Lucy. She changed so much, but at the same time not so much. Her features have grown like mine to look like a stunning young woman. She may be two years younger than me, but she definitely is still wiser. She is also wearing a cloak and beneath it was key ring that held what looked to be Celestial Keys. What have you been up to?
"Because Lucy is right in front of you." Mira pushed Lucy a slight bit closer to me. Lucy's warm eyes finally met mine and I knew then she was still the same old Lucy I remember her to be. She gave me a nervous look and waved hello while using her other to rub her neck. I requipped out of my armor into my normal clothes and gave her a tight hug. My head was in the crock of her neck while I took her strawberry scent in from long ago. She hugged me back as well and I was truly happy then. My best friend finally came back and joined us. She can do everything with me now even take away my occasional devastating nightmares. Then a warm fuzzy feeling attacked my body. Maybe it's just Lucy's body heat. She is kind of like Natsu in that way because of her magic.
"I missed you so much Lucy. You have no idea how long I waited," I spoke trying to hold back tears.
"I missed you too. Better not start tearin' up on me now Erza," she said teasingly. The only person who can tease me and get away alive. No one in the guild lived when they teased me or took my strawberry cake away.
"Quit teasing me already. Unless you want your butt handed to you."
"Bring it on Scarlet. I got a word to pick with ya'. What I say 'bout bein' a damn army general?"
"Forget 'bout that." The whole guild looked at us as if they saw a ghost apart from Mira who was smiling at us. I pulled out of Lucy's embrace to find Natsu and Gray. As much as I want Lucy to do this mission with me alone, it'll be better off to have a strong team to finish it off faster with high chance of success. "Where's Natsu and Gray?"
"Right here...Erza," Gray replied nervously while sweating buckets. He hugged onto Natsu tightly who seemed to be in a similar situation as well. It's funny how I scare them so easily. I'll definitely will try this on Lucy if she decides to use her actions instead of her brains.
"I have a favor to ask of you both. While traveling I heard something that has me concerned. Normally I'd consult with Master about this before deciding a course of action, but seeing as he is not here. I need your help to accompany me on this mission," I spoke firmly. The boys untangled from one another and looked at each other. Everyone else was muttering something underneath their breath. Lucy simply looked annoyed with her hands crossed over her chest. I smirked inwardly, knowing I got on her nerves without asking her for help me with this. The boys agreed to help me, which I am glad for. I'm going to try to keep Lucy annoyed a bit more before asking for help. Everyone else went back to what they were doing. Natsu cautiously walked over to the table muttering out 'Aye' like Happy along the way.
Lucy questioned Mira about the boys' odd behavior. She told her that they feared me because I beat them up when they were younger. In my offense they had it coming, though I doubt I'd be able to escape Lucy's little lecture.
"Not gonna invite me to the mission? I didn't know you were so mean?" Lucy asked while pouting. She looked cute doing that and I'm fine by admitting it.
"Why? Did I hurt your pride?" Iasked her with a devious smirk capturing my face.
"If this is about the strawberry cake incident then I already said I was sorry."
"You are forgiven for that. Would mind accompanying us on this mission Lucy? Your presence will certainly be of use."
"How could I turn down an offer like that? I'll join ya'." Lucy had on her warm smiles I remember so fondly. I told her to meet at the Magnolia Train station at nine o' clock tomorrow. She turned pale and green from hearing the word train. Seems her motion sickness hasn't gotten any better. I'm excited for tomorrow. With Lucy here now, we can finally go on more adventures like she promised me when we were younger.
(Time-skip to the train station)
I made it to the train station by nine with my cart filled with luggage. Lucy once said to always be prepared for anything, so I am. I walked a bit further to notice Lucy sitting with Plue and Happy. After leaving the guild yesterday with Lucy, we got caught up a bit on what happened. She told me she knows Celestial Magic now, but she doesn't use it as much as her original. I also noticed Gray and Natsu butting heads with one another which reminded me of when Lucy and I used to do that. We probably will now because other than Mira, she is the only one who is willing to challenge me and survive. I greeted the team hoping I wasn't too late as I had hoped. The boys stopped fighting and hugged each other as best friends. Lucy's expression turned from annoyed to astonished fast.
"Are we going on vacation or a mission?" she asked. I could hear the tease in her voice. She definitely wants to pick a fight. As much as I want to, we have a mission to complete. Only then will I accept her dual.
"Well you once said to be prepared, so this my preparation," I replied in a bored tone.
"When I said prepared, I meant of your surroundings and senses. Not whatever you got going on there!"
"My bad blondie. Right now we have a mission to go to so I suggest you move your stuff onto the train." Lucy turned green fast once again. I laughed at her situation. I won't let her wallow in her pity. I'll definitely put her on my lap and stroke her hair like back then to help her out a bit. I think I'll knock Natsu out though. My thoughts were interrupted by a certain fire mage.
"Oi Erza, I got something to ask ya," Natsu said with a determined voice. Gray tried to convince him to back out of whatever he's about to ask.
"Yes Natsu," I replied rather curious as to where this is going.
"I'll go on this mission on one condition. I demand a rematch when we get back." Everyone flipped out at his statement.
"I've gotten stronger since the last time we fought, so don't count on me losing easily."
"Yes, I see you have gotten stronger. As to whether or not you could beat me, that could be held debatable. I accept your challenge." Natsu's head lit up in flames while train whistled for everyone to get on. We put all of our luggage in a compartment and went to take a seat in a booth. Natsu and Gray sat beside each other with Happy in the middle while Lucy sat beside me across from them. There was a table on Lucy's side as well as the window as both Lucy and Gray sat there. The train whistled once more departing for its destination. Both dragon slayers got sick quick. Natsu had his head back up against the seat while Lucy fell green in my lap.
"Honestly Natsu, I don't think anyone could get even more pathetic as you. One minute your picking a fight and now your turning green because of a vehicle,"Gray said out loud a bit annoyed with Natsu after some time.
"Well...you...wouldn't...know...how...motion sickness... kills you," Lucy spoke weakly through the sickness. I gently stroked her hair and she wasn't gagging as much as before.
"Doesn't matter. It's annoying."
"Gray's right to a certain degree. Gray push Natsu slighter over to me," I commanded Gray. He followed along and held Natsu out a bit. I clenched my fists before punching Natsu's stomach hard. He went limp immediately and Gray settled him down on the seat again. I looked at Lucy and she was afraid and shocked was written all over her eyes. I reassured her that I won't be doing that to her as she has her a bit under control.
"Erza. I think it's about time you filled us in on this mission."
"Your right." I quickly got to the explanation fast without leaving anything behind. I was angry with myself for not stopping them sooner upon hearing them. Because of them, many could get hurt. As I spoke more, the anger was slowly building up inside me. Lucy must have noticed because she put her arms around my waist. I stiffened at her action then a slight blush rose up on my cheeks. I noticed a piece of cloth on her left arm, but not on her right. I'll ask her about that later.
"You..said something...about..a Lullaby," Lucy spoke groggy.
"Yes, why do you know something?," I asked in a hurry. If she knows anything about this powerful magic, then she must spill.
"The other day...the boys and I were heading back from a job...when were attacked by a couple of mages. We beat them up...and tied them to a tree...One of them said something about...Lullaby...The name itself is familiar to me...but... I have no idea...where from..I'll try my best to remember..."
"Thank you Lucy."
"Say what kind...of magic do you have?...When we were kids...you said something about weapons..."
"You'll see for yourself when we fight, but personally I favor Gray's magic." Lucy turned to Gray who put a fist on his free palm and made an ice guild mark. I explained to Lucy that Gray uses Ice Maker Magic. She mumbled something about why Natsu and Gray hate each other, but decided to drop it. After a bit more, Lucy fell asleep on my lap with her arms beside her body. Her face still made uncomfortable looks from the sickness, but nonetheless looked peaceful. I'm so happy she is here, it makes my heartbeat in my different ways I never thought it did.
20 minutes later and the trained stopped. I put Lucy down on the seat to grab our luggage. By then Natsu was already awake and off the train with his luggage and Happy. Gray followed them out as did I with my cart of luggage. I felt like I was forgetting something, but I couldn't put my mind to it. I got off and the train set off again. We were walking on the platform in the Onibas Station, the last place I ran into Eisenwald. Heading out of the train station when Happy said the clearest thing ever.
"Guys, where's Lucy?," Happy asked questionably as to where our comrade is. That's when it hit me, I left Lucy on the train. She will definitely hold a grudge against me for that. I didn't waste any time to get into a room where the conductors controlled the tracks within the station. I threatened them to stop the train which applied easily. I ran out of the train station with the boys to find a car. We found a magic mobile, which uses a SE plug to allow the user to drive. It'll be attached to my arm, sucking the magic energy within me to be required to work. The boys got in without much persuasion and I drove to where the train was stopped. Please let Lucy be okay. I'm sorry..
Lucy's POV
I woke up from my nap to find myself alone on a moving train. I sat up green, trying to steady my breathe. I had my head down and my arms out of my cloak on my lap. I was sweating bullets, but the worst of all was Erza and the boys had forgotten me on this train. I hate vehicles and they had the nerve to forget me on here. I sigh mentally while body is struggling to keep pace. Then a weird guy started talking to me.
I looked up at him, flushed. He had pale skin, black hair tied up in a ponytail, white coat with dark gray outlines and pockets in his chest, a dark red t-shirt, light blue pants with pockets, and black shoes. He had a smug expression on his face and his voice seemed relatively normal for man.
"Looky here, a Fairy Tail Wizard. How's the guild treating ya these days?," he asked getting closer to me. I was about to answer when his foot hit my face. I glared at him menacingly through my right eye. He continued his babbling. "Don't act so high and mighty about it legal fairy brat. Your just a bunch of wimps who blindly follow the council's rules without batting an eye." His expression turned from smug to anger. He must be a dark mage considering his hate for the council. I lit up my fist in dragon slayer magic and he got off me. He stepped a few inches away as I got up. "Looks like I hit a nerve." Now I was pissed. Now both of my hands were lit, but they went out quick when the sickness returned. He mocked before attacking me.
He summoned a dark purple magic circle underneath him and out came shadows that sent me a swift uppercut. I lost balance from the attack and fell back with bruises. His shadow magic, don't tell me he is a moron who attacked those mages two days ago. Before he could make another move, the train screeched to halt. I got pushed back more and he fell forward. A wooden flute with a skull came out of his pocket and landed in the middle of us. I felt better when the train stopped. My eyes fell on the flute and everything fell into place. Lullaby, a demon from the books of Zeref. I've learned a lot about Zeref and his demons six months ago, so it wasn't surprising to know about this. The shocking part was that they managed to unseal such a dangerous weapon. I tried to grab it, but the shadow mage got to it before me.
Having enough of this fight, I lit up my right fist and punched him only to be clashed with his shadows as providing defense from the attack. The clash created a minor explosion within the cart and everything was destroyed apart from the windows. The shadow mage had his hand tightly gripped onto flute for dear life. I tried to get to him again, only to be stopped by the announcement. Turns out the stop was a false alarm and that it'll continue moving again. If I stay on this train any longer fighting him, I'll lose. I grabbed my stuff from the upper compartment and set it on my back. Ready to ditch the metal monster.
"Hey where do you think your going? Your dealing with an Eisenwald member," the shadow mage said huffing for air.
"Look buddy, I'm not gonna let you get away with trash-talking Fairy Tail's name, so let's finish thi-" I was cut off by the movement. Seeing I can't get my revenge here, I'll find him and give it to him later. I kicked the windows open and jumped out to be clashed with Gray on top of a green car. We collided and hit the ground roughly and I heard the car stop. Erza rushed to my side picking me up and bashed my head against her armor.
"I'm so glad you're alright," Erza whispered softly to me. I can hear the regret and sadness in her voice. I didn't like it when she talked or acted like that. My heart tightened slightly. It was my personal mission from the first time I met her to keep her happy and safe. She may be the most powerful female wizard in the guild, but behind the armor is a woman who just wants to be loved.
"Our definitions of fine differs," I remarked. I'm feeling lightheaded not only from the crash, but also from Erza's "hug". The boys came up to us to check if I were fine or not. I reassured them that I was, so they don't worry too much.
"What happened Lucy? You looked banged up and I don't think it's from jumping off the train," Erza inquired.
"Got that right. I was attacked by one of those Eisenwald members. It was the one that took those mages two days ago."
"And YOU LET THEM GET AWAY!" Erza yelled as she violently shook me.
"You didn't let me finish idiot," I said getting even dizzier than before.
"My bad. Continue."
"He had the flute. I tried to grab it, but he was extremely protective of it. I tried to fight him for it, but the train started moving and got out fast." Everyone's mood plummeted. "Don't worry though, we will get 'em back for that." Everyone nodded, but the atmosphere was still gloomy. I sighed dejectedly. Nothing is going to change it unless we get them. "Listen, I finally figured out what Lullaby is." All eyes turned on me. Silence ensued the sunny day. The hard ground or swaying trees felt numbing compared to their stares.
"Lullaby is death magic. It's like a cursed song except it has been modified. It was created from the Books of Zeref. He added a demon to it, making it overwhelming death ravaging to anyone who hears it. I'm extremely shocked to see something of this power was unsealed in the first place." They carefully took in the words. I guess the entire situation was overwhelming for them, but I didn't expect the depressive atmosphere.
Far from it to be frank. After a minute, their moods changed to a happier one. Looks like it was just some thinking that they needed for their brains to actually start working. We didn't waste anymore time and hopped onto the car. Gray was still on the run, Erza was driving, and Natsu, Happy and I sat in the back. Erza didn't even bother to slow when she drove. She was using up more of her magic making it go at the speeds it did. If she is going to fight then it's only fair for me to protect while she does. She may have gotten stronger, but her loss of magic won't help beat everyone of them. I just hope we will make it in time to beat the suckers up. It's been too long for me to go without a fight, a bit of action doesn't hurt in the long run.
Narrator's POV
Elsewhere in Kunuji Station, the members of Eisenwald has currently taken ahold of the train. Several members used their magic to scare the people to leave the train with their luggage or else face death. The midst of the chaotic scene, one man seemed rather pleased by sights before him. He craved the fear the passengers gave off, reminding him the reason why he was doing this. Revenge against those who shunned his guild from the light to the dark by the Magic Council. He held off his bloodlust to kill the mere pathetic mortals in front of him. For the sake of the mission, he would give into his satisfaction later. He had silver spiked hair, pale skin, and dark black eyes. He was merely shirtless and had strange blue markings around his chest and arms whilst small black markings on his face. He wore a partial skirt-like pants with the top as white, middle as black, and bottom as purple. He wore sandals and had a scythe with him. The scythe had a wooden handle with a white skull attached to the other side of the sharp fierce blade that held the blood of many lives that he had killed with it. He wore a black scarf and gloves. Just above his hands were bandages that covered until about the elbow joint.
He noticed a member of his guild had just got of the broken part of the train with a few scratches and dust. He interacted with him and inquired about the broken cart only to be met with an explanation to be served later. The member held out Lullaby to present to the master with great pride and strife. The master felt his happiness rising from the bottom pits of hell itself. Not many things had him excited these days, but now the main item he needed in his plans were presented in front of him, he can't help but give out a smile at the retrieval. He called out his members to board the train as he walked in. Before he did, he glanced at the scene once more with a sinister smile. Everyone boarded it fast and 'convinced the conductor' to drive them to Oshibana Station.
As they took the train ride, the master demanded the man with the flute to elaborate why a cart was practically destroyed and he was harmed. The member gave the explanation to his master, needless to say, the master was furious. Lullaby was shown to the enemy and the chances of them finding out the real plan is very high. The master slashed at his member, but only got the seat. The member reassured that nothing would go wrong. The master only hoped he spoke the truth or else something very unfortunate will be going down.
Erza's POV
We stopped at Kunuji Station for a break. The magic mobile is taking too much of my magic power because of how fast I was driving. We are a major hurry to catch up to Eisenwald, but it seemed we just missed them. They hijacked the train we were on to I think we heard Oshibana Station. I feel bad for Lucy and Natsu for their motion sickness, but they can learn to suck it up. By the end of this mission, I have a feeling that Lucy and I are going to have a very big talk about everything. I don't mind to be honest since the first time I met her, I never wanted to leave her side. Even though we parted ways for eight years, we are back together again. I refuse to let her leave me or guild. She is staying whether or not she likes it. I know I'm going overboard, but I just don't want her to leave.
I could hear their gagging from over the car engines and wind speed. Gray is still shouting for me take it slow, but hell I will. People could die from one single sound out of Lullaby, and I'd be damned to let that happen. If I had remembered what they guild they were from then none of this would be happening right now. I have to let that go now and focus on the task at hand. I'll probably won't have major amounts of magic stored up within me when we fight them, but that's what the team is for. They are more than capable to handle this, though I'd have to reprimand them for their destructive nature. Especially Lucy, she just loves the idea of watching everything in ashes.
We neared the station in Oshibana. I noticed the massive train station had a giant gray smoke cloud coming out of it. They have arrived, and now the question remains. Where are they? We stopped at the station and noticed a massive crowd of people around it. There was a man with a megaphone reassuring and demanding them to leave a to be careful. Gray, Happy, and I got out of the car while Natsu and Lucy were stuck inside. Natsu was face planted into the car and half of Lucy's body was out of the window. I carried Lucy on my back while Gray did the same thing for Natsu. I dropped Lucy to the floor like a sack of potatoes. I neared the conductor with the megaphone about the position about the guild. He didn't give me an answer so I head-butted him. This went on with three others until the fourth one finally told me. I once again picked Lucy up on my back and headed into the station.
White square tiles, white lined pillars, and even a white ceiling might be labeled a bloody hospital. We ran inside to find the platform. Natsu and Lucy were still feeling the effects, though Lucy looked to have it worse. We started coming closer when we noticed a scattering of unconscious Rune Knights from the council. They must have sent them to stabilize the situation, but they failed because they were up against a group of dark mages. We passed them and walked instead of running because we found the platform. Erigor the Reaper, was the name of the Eisenwald Guild Master, was sitting on the train lazily while his members were beside the train. They're were so many of them. The problem that bothered me the most was why and what exactly are they planning for. Now we stood on a platform in front of them. I dropped Lucy beside me, so it would be easier to protect her and fight at the same time.
There was a man with silver hair and a scythe sitting lazily on the train. Who I presumed to be Erigor the Reaper. His guild was once apart of the light guild's once before falling from ranking a few years ago. The Magic Council banned assassination missions and the guild didn't want to give up that power. They became a dark guild only accepting assassination jobs.
"Welcome Fairy Tail. Care to join our parlor?" Erigor questioned with a devious smirk on his face. This man annoys my blood to no end. Worst of all there are a bit too many mages to take on without Lucy or Natsu's help.
"You fiend! I take it your Erigor." My voice thundered throughout the building in venom. He merely chuckled at my comment. One of the mages came forth a slight and blamed Lucy for getting him in trouble. At this comment, Lucy's eyes came back to life and muttered something under her breath. I demanded Erigor give me his reasoning for wanting Lullaby and the death of innocents. He went on about how the council threw them out and how much he wanted revenge against them. I was starting to get fed up with his babbling of utter nonsense. Just then the same mage who blamed Lucy started using his magic. He crouched down and summoned shadows with fists coming at me. I was about to use my sword when Lucy stood up and used her magic to shove it away.
"How could I forget a voice like that," Lucy said proudly. "Looks like we got ourselves a little party here. Shall we dance?"
"Aye Lucy," Natsu cheered as he got in position. These two are so alike, but different. It's unprecedented. More of the mages on their side got ready for a fight. Now that everyone is back up to full speed, we can take them on. If Natsu and Gray work together, they could take on Erigor and win. With Lucy backing me up with these mages, we can save lives before they are lost.
"Let's get this party rollin'." Lucy had a smirk on her face and cracked her knuckles. Erigor flew up and disappeared. I ordered the boys to stop bickering and take Erigor and they were off in a swift. The shadow mage and a mage that looked like he could use straining magic followed after them. Lucy grumbled about how the shadow mage was a complete wimp about ignoring her fight with her. Nonetheless, that was discarded quickly when she laid her eyes upon the numerous dark mages. They called us out and I summoned my sword, preparing to fight. Lucy looked completely shocked at me. I smirked at her before I got the idea of teasing her and surprising her even more.
"Listen up, if you dare insult Fairy Tail's name in my presence again then prepare to forfeit your lives at the hands of my sword," I said seriously while pointing my sword. It was silver completely. The handle had a darker shade of gray to complement the craftsmanship with carved edged wings coming out at the intersection of the handle and blade. "Also Lucy, you might wanna step back a bit. If you want to see my magic in all its glory then prepare now." She was fuming by then, but Happy convinced her otherwise. She was mad for two reasons, one being that she wanted to fight, and two because I already used up a hefty some of my magic driving us here. She stood back a bit to watch me.
A few mages with sword magic charged me with no fear in their hearts. I merely slashed all of them in one blow as I dove into a bigger horde of mages and slashed them as well. Three mages used some sort of beam and shot it at me. I jumped up dodging it while requipping a spear into my hands. I used the spear to take out two more hordes of mages while requipping again to have twin swords. I slashed another group several times before they were knocked out as well. Whilst in the background I heard Happy explaining what Requip Magic is to Lucy. Basically I store up my armor and weapons in a pocket dimension and use them from their to attack mages. The pocket dimension can hold so much, so I chose about 100 or a slight bit more than into my dimension.
The next thing I heard Lucy charge into a group of mages with her magic. I heard the ground and wall crack from whatever her attack was. I glanced back at Lucy slightly to see her with her fists ignited in light. This brought back some favorable memories of when we were children. She must have used her fists to beat up those fools. I wanted to compliment her then, but stopped when I realized if I did then she'd steal these mages from my sight. Now having my attention back these mages, they were still an abundant number of them to handle with mere weapons. Using my armor in this situation would be more suitable. I summoned a red magic circle beneath me and my armor glowed.
I picked one of my famous armors which was suitable for this situation because it could take more enemies at once. I picked the armor called Heaven's Wheel. I requipped into it and heard the men swooning over me while I heard a very menacing growl from Lucy. I wonder what that was about. I stood in front of everyone in my armor. White silver large wings were on the higher and lower part of my back. My feet and arms were covered in a dark shade of silver while owning my first swords from the beginning of the fight. A skirt with dark metal parts representing feather like features were attached to my back, a dark gray scaled feature supporting my wings and crossing slightly over to my abdomen. My chest and abdomen showed with on my stomach being cut of my a unique angel design supporting my breasts. A silver headband with small angel wings coming out of two sides and an angelic silver design around my neck. My hair was covering the right eye while dawning myself in a serious expression. One of the men finally realized who I was and who they were dealing with. I jumped back up a bit in the air and summoned a few swords in a circle.
"Dance, my swords!," I chanted out as the swords circled and rapidly spun. They spun enough before shouting out 'Circle Sword' and unleashing the swords upon them. I stood in front of only two men, while the others were knocked out on the ground, with their expressions completely drained from their face. I requipped back into my normal armor and glared at them. One of them came at me with lighted fists and I punched him in the face, sending him flying back and knocked out. The other knew who I was and ran for the exit. I turned my head back to Lucy who told Happy something before he flew off after the guy. She came closer to me as I fell on my knees.
"You were totally awesome out there." You could hear the excitement in her voice. "I wanna fight you when we get back." The same old Lucy that never changed. I flashed a smile at her with a pained expression as the exhaustion of using up too much magic from earlier laced my body.
"I take it you're impressed with my fight."
"Over the moon, but did you have to be that reckless in showing off. I know you used up that much magic, so why not let me take the rest out while you rest? And don't tell me it's because of the guild's pride." I chuckled nervously as I stared into her eyes. She sighed before getting up. "Reckless as ever. Some things don't change. Take a break now before going crazy on someone else." Before I could yell at her, she ran off to probably find Happy and the runaway mage. I relaxed my body while putting my faith in the others to complete the job without fail.
Gray's POV
Natsu and I ran through the halls glaring and insulting each other. The hallways were different from the public part of the station. It was retro with it's dark brick floors, classic brick standard walls, and minimalistic ceilings. We kept that up until the hallway came to an end, showing us two separate hallways. We I suppose encouraged each other before I ran off to the left.
I ran a bit more before reaching the broadcasting room. If they planned to sing Lullaby's song then the speakers are the fastest option. I walked into the room surrounded by the equipment and no people. That's odd. If they planned to sing it, why not use the speakers? Something doesn't add up here. Then I heard a pair black ropes coming at me from behind. I dodged forth and the man with a pharaoh hat, tanned skin, and regular clothing showed up. He had a smirk on his face before landing on his feet.
"Your definitely smarter than you look pal, but that won't save you now. Your just a pest in our plan," the pharaoh man spoke smugly with a crazy look in his eyes.
"Looks like there is another story to this," I retorted back getting ready for his attack. He sent me his magic, calling them urumi swords. This time he sent it straight for me. I made a fist and crashed it against it the palm of my free hand. I chanted out 'Ice-make: Shield' and a massive shield of ice erupted from the ground, protecting me from his attacks. I chanted out my magic again and sent him a ice-made knuckles his way. Promptly, he was thrown off guard and took the hit heard, sending him into the wall. It broke from the impact and I inched closer to him. I picked him up from the ground and held him roughly against the wall.
"Start talkin'," I stated calmly, but with a slight anger in my voice. He was pinned, so he didn't have a chance to get out.
He chucked before replying, "Erigor's Magic Wind Barrier should be activated by now."
"Wind Barrier?"
"A massive storm of wind should be circling the station. You runts are trapped in here." My grip on his shirt tightened. This moron is saying something, but nothing is adding up.
"I hear you talkin', but nothing makes sense! Tell me what's really goin' on."
"We took over this train station to block traffic and stop ya' idiots. Our plan is simple. This train line is the only one to Clover Town. The town is over a large gouge, so this was the only way to get to it unless you can fly like Erigor."
"Lullaby's there?!"
"There is also something else in Clover. Try to remember." Before I could question him any further, he used his urumi to send me back. I used my arms to block my chest and face at the same time. Clover Town. That's where the Guild Master's Conference is being held. Their plan wasn't to make the innocents suffer but the masters. Their real target is the Guild Masters! He must've seen the realization in my eyes because he made a comment on it.
"Going after those old-timers with the flute? I doubt they could hear it," I retorted. He attacked me again with his magic pushing me back even further towards the broken wall. We glared before I could do anything, his magic captured me. I'll admit, even though it's supposed to be a sword, the black rope like structure is more sufficient for capturing enemies not attacking them.
"Erigor will succeed without a doubt! That doesn't matter for you now or your buddies. Your trapped and I'll do the pleasure of killing ya'." He had that crazy look written all over his face. I was furious at this point. The Guild Masters may have been annoying and old, but they are the closest thing to family anyone could dream of. I'd be damned to let anyone take that away from us. I used my magic and froze his ropes and it spread towards his body considering the magic came from his hands. I used my strength and broke the ropes. His body was half frozen and I inched closer to him. I placed my hand on his face and menacingly glared at him. I saw the fear in his eyes, but I could clear less. I froze the rest of body while he went hysterical at the idea.
I walked away from him to find Erza and the others. We need to find a way out and give Erigor a bashing. I'm no villain, but I'll gladly become one for my guild. I just hope we get to him in time before we lose him and the masters.
Erza's POV
I got out a megaphone and a beeline for the balcony. If their plan is to harm innocents to get revenge for a pitiful reason, I refuse to let innocents perish at their tortuous hands. I got out to the balcony and faced everyone with authority and confidence. I explained to them the situation in brief details, not letting too much out. They became frightful and hysterical and ran away from the station. A few conductors were beside me and looked at me funny. I explained the same thing I did to the people and they ran with the people. I looked back at the running crowd with distant eyes. I glanced back up to the sky, hoping I saved them in time. This doesn't help my situation though. Erigor's plan never indicated that he'd use the flute on them, but on someone. Who though?
I redirected my thoughts on the station out of the corner of my eyes. My eyes went wide when I turned around fully to see the station surrounded by a monstrous wind barrier. I felt Erigor behind me floating. I faced him and he had that damn smirk on his face. He tried to amuse me by saying he had the desire to fight me, but simply couldn't because he was on the clock. He made a magic circle with his hand and it appeared in front of me. It shoved me back to into the station. He must've it so that I didn't get caught up to the storm. I tried to make it the past barrier, but when my right arm made contact with it, my arm got grazed and wounded severely. Pushing me back onto the ground with scratches, I yelled at Erigor over the barrier. He simply said goodbye and flew away. That moron trapped us in here with no way out. I hope the others are doing well because I'll be needing them to figure a way out. Whatever Erigor's true plan is, I hope we stop it in time.
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