I have to remind myself not to murder people today. Manslaughter ends with prison and I just can't go there... gotta get through this week my readers. Never have I felt more like Cobra than I have recently lol.
Lucy sat under the large tree in her in her yard meditating. Crime Sorcere had shown up not even a day after Co had called for them to meet up at Lucy's house. At first they seemed nervous but once they were reassured of the per cautions set up around her property they were more than excited to show up and stay somewhere with a cozy feel for a couple of days. Sorano had all but claimed the the bathroom for a full morning, and Macbeth had yet to get up from the couch. Lucy thought it would be best once they were settled to leave the group be to discuss everything that was happening. Lucy could also tell by the twitch to the side of Cobras mouth he was happy by her decision. That is how Lucy found herself outside this late in the day, simply enjoying the chilly weather and the sunset.
It was getting to be late autumn and the changes were certainly happening. Not that Lucy minded, she loves watching the leaves change and bundling up. However the weather was just another reminder that she still needed to pack up and take off here soon, it was going to become even harder to travel when the weather gets bad but she didn't want to be confined to Magnolia for the whole season. Before her and Cobra are to take off however Lucy wishes to connect with one more spirit.
Calling out Capricorn Lucy decides to bring up an idea she has. "Open gate of the sea goat, Capricorn!" With the usual pop and golden sparkles her spirit came out. "Good afternoon Miss Lucy, what are we doing today?"
"Hi Capricorn, I have an idea and I wanted to know what you thought about it?" She says. With a nod from him she continues. "Well you see... Now that I have Geminis full star dress bond I wanted to see if they or I can copy Aquarius? I know I have her powers I just haven't bonded with them in order to have full control of the star dress aspect of it.."
A pondering look comes over his face, pulling down on his goatee as he thinks. "In actuality Miss Lucy, that is a very possible idea. Please communicate with the twins to touch Aquarius before they come out."
Doing as he says it's only a minute or two before the twins pop out. "Princess, Princess!" They call out. "We're so excited to try this!" They exclaim before poof and there floats Aquarius, with her usual scowl on her face. Lucy has to continue the mantra in her head that this isn't acually Aquarius, despite this she can't help the slight watering of her eyes. It is so good to look upopn her oldest friend once again. Clearing her throat and taking a deep breathe Lucy shakes herself lightly before nodding her head for the twins to come sit across from her. It was so surreal watching the fake Aquarius willingly come this close to her and sit right in front of her. The scales of her tail lightly sliding across Lucy's knees, Lucy had not touched Aquarius' tail since she was a child and they took baths together.
The twins leaned in right as Lucy did quietly whispering as if to not be overheard. "She's proud of you Princess, impressed even that you thought of this option. She hopes it works out. But don't let her know we told you. Hehe." They giggle at the end. A small soft smile crosses Lucy's face as she closes her eyes in order to get into her meditative state. The way her magic easily escaped her body to brush across 'Aquarius'' was astonishing, even with this copy it was like her soul and magic craved to be united with Aquarius. At a very soul deep level Lucy recognized that Aquarius was not only her oldest friend, but also like an older sister and mother all rolled up into one. Someone that no matter what would happen Lucy would love until the end of her days.
In this state Lucy could never keep track of time however she could tell this bonding although more complex was taking less time than the other two. Instead of ungoldly amounts of power or pressure being released when the bonding was completed Lucy instead felt like all of the weight on her shoulders disapeared, her chest was not longer as heavy and it didn't feel like a headache was trying to take over her like on a day to day basis like it had been since Lucy had lost Aquarius. Opening her eyes Lucy was sad to see that the twins in their Aquarius state had already dissapeared, a little odd but seeing as how it was them in place of another spirit it wasn't too worrying to Lucy. Lucy couldn't help herself however even ignoring Capricorn attempting to talk to her she jumped up from her spot and started twirling around her yard. She felt so free, so connected to herself once again. Even when a soft rain started coming down on her skin her smile only got larger.
Stopping in the center of the yard Lucy raised her hands pals up and face to the sky, this was Aquarius' domain and Lucy would get the transformation right off the bat. She could just tell by the thrumming in her veins, as the rain got harder her energy grew. Bringing her palms together in front of her chest in praying position Lucy focused on her connection with the water and her memories of her spirit. With the tingling on her collar bones Lucy felt her being shift as her clothes and hair changed. Opening her eyes she looked down to see green ribbon wrapped sandles on her feet, a green and yellow ruffled sarong acrossed her hips, a green garter on her right thigh, a green and yellow chiffron bikini top with detached ruffled sleeves on her arms from mid bicep to wrist, last but not least two small pig tails on the sides of her head only holding up the top portion of her hair while the rest hangs loose.
Lucy couldn't comtain her excitement as she jumped around laughing. She made eye contact with Capricorn across the grass as he stood under a tree and watched her. Feeling confident Lucy reached up with both of her palms facing the sky asking it to avoid her, the water parted at her comand. A gasp escaped and megga watt smile spread acrossed her face at the sight. Pulling the water to her Lucy wished to form a sphere and a much larger than expected cirling sphere of water swirled in front of her. Focusing on it Lucy aimed for Capricorn and shot it his way. The normally hyper aware goat spirit was taken aback as the orb hit him head on, not in a damging way but utterly soaking him to the bone. Taking off his glasses Capricorn took out his hankerchierf and started cleaning them as he said. "Now Miss Lucy, I was not aware that this was a sparring training. Didn't anyone ever teach you it was unhonorable to attack an unarmed enemy?"
Lucy couldn't help the giggle that escaped, she knew Capricorn was only joking with her but the thought of a water fight with him excited her. "Oh Capricorn, didn't anyone ever teach you to always expect the unexpected?" She shot back with a devious glint in her eye and a cheeky smile.
Replacing his glasses and adjusting his cufflinks he stated. "Now the term of endearment Aquarius often used with you is starting to make sense, Brat." He said with a very uncommon twitch of his lips. There was nothing Capricorn could do to hold it back, Lucys excitement and happiness was washing though each and every one of her spirits. She had been carrying such a weight with her for the last couple of years and now even her spirits could breathe easily. They promised each other to never tell their key holder that every feeling she has comes back to touch her spirits, so as she was dwelling in self hatred and feeling utter damnation they in the spirit realm contracted to her also felt such things. So with this new found happiness and freedom everyone was feeling a little uncharactisticly light and free.
Getting into his stance and with a nod from Miss Lucy the two started at one another, Lucy giggling and Cparicorn letting out the occasional chuckle as they grappled in the rain.
Back at the house the occupants sat in front of the large windows watching the duo outside. Crime Sorcerie and Cobra had finsihed their discussion a little bit ago, they agreed with this new found mating of their posion dragon slayer the time had come that it was obviously better for him to be on his own. His team had been saddened at first when he told them of his desire to leave, and it had been the pesky Macbeth that picked up on the feelings between Cobra and Lucy and asked about it. Deciding not to fight with his former team and some of the closest friends he had ever had he told them the truth. Merdey and Sorano were incredibly happy for him, most of the tower of heaven kids just wanted to find their place in the world and even slightly envious they all agreed if anyone could put up with his toxic ass it would be the light of Fairy Tail.
Although it was a silent thought Cobra had picked up on Jellals stray thought about maybe it was officially time to retire the team. They had paid their debts and been pardoned by the Queen, seeing the uncharacteristic happiness glimering in Cobras eye eariler with Lucy in the room brought a pang to the chest of the blue haired former criminal. In reality that same thought was now circling around the heads of everyone else in the team, Cobra just had to decide weather or not to step in and share their thoughts with each other. Maybe he would talk to Lucy about it, she's reasonable about emotional stuff like this.
The team continued to watch the pair outside as the rain poured, it was nice to see Lucy having such a great time and impressing all of the rooms occupants with her new found ability. Cobra couldn't hold back the smug smirk that spread across his face about that. They are right, his mate is a force to be reaconded with just like the water she is now throwing around outside. She continued to amaze everyone she comes across and Cobra found himself to be more excited than ever before at the thought of roaming the world with this amazing woman at his side. So as his former team sat at the windows watching Lucy and Capricorn Cobra headed downstairs to run a nice hot bath before setting the keep warm runes on the side of the tub before making his way to the kitchen. He had only just started pulling out pans before the tell tale popping of a spirit is heard and Cobra turns to come face to face with a spirit he has never encountered before. However instead of ripping into the spirit right away he is taken surpise by the openness of the spirits thoughts, circling around the wish to make his Miss Lucy a very warm and filling meal so her and her guests are happy.
This is pretty much a filler chapter, I haven't come to a decision on how I would like the story to proceed. So here is this. Although the bonding with the Gemini created Aquarius might not make a lot of sense, I wanted Lucy to have access to this magic before I continued to the next part. In all honesty I'm not entirely sure what happened, suddenly I just no longer have any drive to write and I'm terribly disappointed in myself. I started these stories out with a lot of hype and determination and now I'm finding it hard to even open up my documents. Nothing bad has happened recently I just find myself worn out. Sigh so CoLu week for me might run late, so sorry in advance... Follow, fav and review I guess. Lots of love. Write on!