HEYO. I HOPE YA'LL ARE DOING GOOD. IF NOT, CHEER UP. I HOPE YOU HAD A GOOD EASSTER. SO THERE IS A 3 YEAR TIME SKIP, WHERE LUCY IS NOW 20- MINATO IS 25- ZETA IS 6- I HOPE YOU'VE ENJOYED THE STORY SO FAR, AND CONTINUE TO DO SO. SO HERE WE ARE, THE 9TH? CHAPTER (?).
(Normal POV):
A bright, brilliant, white light erupted in the Southern areas of Magnolia, gleaming through the mid-day sunset. Auburn, White, Topaz, and Fiery Orange clashed against one another, sparks flying in the air. The Elemental Nymphs, Minato Keiran Kouyiki, Queen Lucielle Miele Heartfilia, Glade Lance Heartfilia, Miako Heartfilia, and Zeta Kenzo Kouyiki stood, hand in hand, around an illuminated silver portal. Lucy raised her hand, silencing the people around her, then slowly opened her mouth to talk.
"Words cannot describe the amount of Gratitude I feel for you all, my dear friends. Thank you for supporting me throughout this entire situation.. I truly do not know what I would do without you. Thank you, once more, and please return to your homes, heal. I will not stop worrying until I am assured that you are okay, back in the Spirit World." Lucy said.
"Our duty is to help you, Lucy-sama. Please do not worry about us too much. We will see you soon." Capricorn smiled, then left in a golden light, along with the rest of the Zodiac.
Lucy simply waved in response, keeping her stoic expression, though transferring all thoughts to the friendly gesture. Reluctantly, she turned her back away from her friends, and slowly made her way towards the Jet-Black haired man and his son. Miako and Glade happily looked towards their owner, who knelt down to the Exceeds height, and gently cradled them in her arms.
"If anyone approaches you, just ignore them, and stay close to my side. We will be travelling quite a distance. I'm gonna see some old friends of mine, before we enter Sabertooth." The blonde-haired mage began walking out of the clearing, her elegant gown whipping in the Spring breeze, scent wafting through the air.
The group followed after Lucy, a conversation soon striking. They continued their stroll through Magnolia, many men whistled at Lucy, Minato growled at them with a fierce aura, Zeta was laughing at his father's odd behaviour, Miako and Glade slept peacefully throughout this. Shortly enough, they arrived at a rather large Guild, named Fairy Tail. A flicker of Rage and irritation swam across the Blonde's ebony-black eyes.
With a push, Lucy opened the doors, a silence rushed over the Guild. Until a White-haired mage stepped up.
"Hello! I'm Mirajane Strauss, and How can I help you?" The white-haired mage asked, clasping her hands together in happiness.
"Uh.. hi. I'm looking for Gajeel Redfox, Wendy Marvel, and Laxus Dreyar." Lucy replied, eyes sweeping across the Guild for the people that were named. "I wanna speak with them Privately, it's personal. I guess."
"Hey, who're you?!" Elfman roared, his voice deeper.
"Not your enemy." Lucy mumbled, following Mirajane as she travelled through the mage infested Guild. "Unless you want me to be an enemy?" Elfman shrunk back at the hidden yet somewhat obvious threat at her words, returning back to his conversation with Evergreen.
Mirajane led the group over to a large table, where the three Dragon Slayers sat, curiousity burning through their diverse coloured eyes. Lucy sat down at the table, mumbled a few words, then Laxus lead his friends and Lucy towards the Back room.
(Lucy's POV):
I sat down at the Red velvet sofa, neatly placing my bag of letters down beside me. Wendy sat on edge, her Deep-brown eyes glistening with excitement. Gajeel and Laxus held uncertainty in their eyes, in my opinion, they had all the right.
"You may or may not remember me. I am an ex-Fairy, one that was betrayed through my teenage years. I had left immediately after this trauma, to become stronger, to prove Lisanna, that flid. She would belittle me all the time, infront of my ex-teammates. Three years later, which is now, I have returned. I don't plan on returning." Their eyes widened in understanding, and crushed me in a hug, tears leaking down their face. "Yo, I'm back~!"
"LU-" I clamped my hand of Wendy's mouth. "WUR HWAV WOO BWEEN?!"
"I can tell you, but you have to promise to always keep it a secret. Understood?" I glared at the Older dragons slayer, mentally smirking as they shivered in fear. I softened my gaze at Wendy though, whom only nodded her head. "Iroshiya was training me, along with Jellal, and the Dragons."
"The Dragons?! They're alive?!" Gajeel asked. "They disappeared during the Tartarus thing, though!"
"Yeah.. about that, I think I've been hallucinating for the past three years. I know Igneel died.. but I don't know about any other Dragons. I met them in a realm. I was taught by every single Dragon, I possess over fifteen different types of Magic." I replied, sighing tiredly, running my hand through my Thick blonde locks. "I don't know if it was like, a hologram sent to me or if it was real. It sure as hell looked real though!"
"What happened to 'Don't take Drugs, kids'?" Laxus said, with a smirk.
"Laxus, be quiet, that was when I was adorable naive Lucy. Now I'm a Queen." I retorted, with a roll of my eyes.
"Can you take us there?" Wendy asked, hope clearly visible in her tone.
"Tomorrow. Be ready by tomorrow, and I'll take you there. I need to talk with Makarov, and then I am expected at Sabertooth. Bye." I waved, then teleported myself to outside Master's office, gently tapping on the door as I awaited approval to go in.
After hearing the approving, I opened the door, a faint smile curling on my lips. The old man peered from his Paperwork, raising his eyebrow in confusion, studying my body.
"Hey.. Master, It's me. Lucy." I smiled. Soon regretting it after he leaped into the air, and crashed into my body, snot and tears covering my dress.
I gently patted his back, laughing at his over-reactive behaviour, then peeled him off of me. He regained his previous behaviour in an instant, a cheeky grin forming.
"So, Lucy, how was the training?" Makarov asked.
"It was tiring, but efficient. I have mastered every elemental Dragon power, and also Substantial Dragon power. Iroshiya helped me learn Requip, Copying magic, and Portal magic. Jellal helped me learn Heavenly Body magic." I replied, placing my hands atop of each other, leaning back into the cushioned chair that I was currently seated in. "I found out that Mom was alive, and the seal on my memories disappeared. I thoroughly remember the people in my life.. of which whom I forgotten."
"My dear Layla-chan is alive? How reassuring! I thought I lost her.. how is Constello?" He smiled happily.
"Dad's doing okay. I am an older sister to Caleb, he is three years old, I was 17 when Mother revealed her sudden pregnancy. He's staying in the Dragon realm, Father has decided that Caleb will be trained when at an appropriate age." I retold everything that went on, keeping track of each and every diverse emotion that I came across.
We laughed and raged at many memories, cried and smiled in reminiscence. Then, I noticed the time, and quickly stood.
"Right. I must take my leave now, I am expected at Sabertooth. I will try to at least visit you sometime between my weeks, though Sting might not let me. I hope to see you soon, and please remember to tell Laxus, Gajeel, and Wendy to keep the secret safe. The rules abide to all four of you. Bye!" I waved, then closed his office door. I made my way down the stairs, ignoring the stares from many people, and hurried out of the Guild.
On our way to Sabertooth, we had bumped into Rufus, who recognised us as the Saber newcomers. During our Train ride back towards our New Guild, he had continuously complimented on the amount of Power he sensed from me and Minato, and the Nymphs. Zeta giggled at the Memory-make mages witty humor, though he didn't understand it, and took a liking to him. I was silent throughout the trip, stuck in thought. Soon enough, we arrived at Sabertooth. Zeta gasped in awe at the largely constructed building, along with the Nymphs, and Minato. I just sighed. Sting and Rogue appeared outside after.
"Yo, Lucy-chan!" Sting grinned, hanging his arm over my shoulder.
"Heeeyyy, Sting and Rogue! It's nice to see you both." I greeted, offering a small smile. Rogue grunted in response, Sting's grin grew wider, if it were to be possible.
"So, who's ya' friends over here?" Sting asked, peering at the group of people who stood behind me.
"I am Minato Kouyiki, an Ice-Devil slayer, and a Heavenly-body magic mage." Minato introduced himself, bowing respectively at Sting. "It's nice to meet you, Sting."
"Yo! Nice to meet ya'! I hear you're the newly decided Master of Sabertooth? That's cool! Actually, I've always wanted to create my own Guild.. by the name of Saint's Gate. It's a really cool name, ne? Anyways, I'm Elvira. Nymph of Earth, one of the Four elements. It's a pleasure to be a part of your Guild!" Elvira introduced herself, winking cheekily at Sting.
"Konichiwa, Eucliffe-sama. I am Flames, the Nymph of Fire. It's a pleasure to meet you, and be in such a Guild like Sabertooth, with my family." Flames greeted, flashing a small smile at Sting.
"Hello. I am Waves, the Nymph of Water. It's also a pleasure to meet you, and Cheney-sama. I look forward to being in such an impressive Guild." Waves greeted, mimicking Flames' actions, smiling at Sting.
"Hi there. I'm Aria, the Nymph of Air. Nice to meet ya'! Thanks a million for letting my family and I to join your Guild." Aria grinned at Sting. Zeta clung onto my leg, pouting childishly as Sting grinned down at him.
"This is Zeta Kouyiki, Minato's kid, and a future Ice-Devil slayer mage. He will join us." I introduced, gently patting Zeta's head. "Don't be mean to him otherwise I'll beat your ass into the ground. Seriously, Zeta's like the cutest kid ever."
"Don't hit us?" Sting said, fearfully.
In a moment of silence, he peered at us excitedly, then squeezed our entire group in a hug. Surprised, I immediately pulled away, standing near to Rogue. I could feel Sting's questionable stare, and Rogue's piercing gaze, but ignored it.
"Hey, Lucy-chan, why do you have the scent of Weisslogia and Skiadrum on you?" Sting-san asked.
"Yes, I also was wondering." Rogue said, his fierce red eyes burning with curiosity.
"I dunno'." I replied, avoiding eye contact with them. "But I can show you, tomorrow. With Gajeel, Laxus, and Wendy-chan.."
"I thought that they betrayed you in some sort of way?" Rogue asked.
"Mirajane, Laxus, Wendy-chan, Gajeel, Juvia, Levy, Gray, Erza, Cana, Guildarts, Iroshiya, Kinana, Elfman, Evergreen, Freed, Yukiro, Master Makarov and Mavis were the only people who acknowledged my presence. I love them very much for supporting me." I explained. "Funnily enough, Lisanna spoke to me. Yuck. I feel kinda dirty now?"
"Okay.. Anyways, tomorrow, you should meet us here. Right now, you need to enter the Guild." Sting said. "I warn you now, though, Minerva's a bigger pain this year than last year. It's like she's permanently on her period or some shit."
I walked behind Sting, Miako and Glade still in my arms, slowly absorbing the energy around me. Angrily, I tightened the Magic-limiters on my arms, wincing as the Chains grazed against my skin. Walking into the Sabertooth Guild, was like walking into Fairy Tail once more, a feeling of awe struck me. Now, I'm not one to experience such feelings, but this building.. was quite the sight.
"This is Blondie, from the GMG, and she's in our Guild now. With her friends and stuff.." Sting announced.
The first one to run up to me, was Yukino, and tears followed her as she did so. She immediately crashed into my arms, mumbling words about me being gone without saying anything, her missing me.. and very affectionate things.
"Yukino! Wow, uh, hi. Sorry, I didn't explain to you them years ago, why I suddenly up and left.. anyways, it's good to be back. Natsu attacked me pretty badly back then so I kinda had to leave as soon as I possibly could. Didn't wanna die." I said.
"Lucy-sama, if you don't mind me asking, but what happened to your eyes?" She asked.
"My eyes? They have simply reacted to what Fairy Tail made me." I replied. A small silence washed over, tension rising in the air. "Lisanna, that tart, turned everyone against me, she made my old partner ignore me, she told my previous nakama, that I had done something so- Satanic, and Natsu brutally attacked me with his Strongest Dragon Slaying attacks. As I said to Sting.. I couldn't stay in a Guild that did such things to me, wouldn't you agree?"
"Well, Lucy-sama, you're in luck. Newly built Sabertooth will take very much care for you!" Yukino squealed, grabbing hold of my hand, and warming it in her Pale hands.
Everyone cheered, welcoming me with polite smiles, and motivating words. Some simply nodded. I settled at the Bar, quietly reading a book, whilst Miako and Glade mingled with Lector and Frosch. I could feel, and see, Rogue approaching me. Fascination danced in his eyes, gazing over my cloaked body.
"Roggguuuee." I called, placing the book down on the counter, turning my attention towards him. "Hey, why won't you talk? I thought you was my friend. Geez."
"Good morning, Lucy-chan." He grumbled, slumping into the seat beside me. "Are you always this sociable?"
"OH MY GOD. Hypocrite! I should be asking you that!" I yelled, glaring at him. "You seem annoyed." I said, frowning. "What is it that troubles you?"
"The fact that you have their scent is incredibly worrying and makes me feel as if they're still alive, though I know it's not true. I'm not one to feel such things either, but I truly do not want to experience such pain, ever again." He retorted.
"You sound like me in many ways. My heart was broken several times, I'm afraid that If I am able to love, it will break.. and I will not feel anything. I will not feel anger, nor happiness, just.. emptiness." I whispered. "I only show love to the ones who show love to me, not to the fake."
He stared at me in awe, a faint blush dashing his cheeks, reminding me of Minato. Quickly, I bowed, rushing over towards the Guild's doors.
Minerva stepped infront of my way, smirking evily, raising her arm as a threat.
"Minerva, excuse me please." I asked. When she didn't do so, I kept silent, until she frowned. "Excuse me."
"Weak little Lucy, you do not deserve to be in here. Sting-sama, and the Guild may accept you, but I do not! I will not allow you in here." She growled. "I am challenging you to a duel, Lucy Heartfilia!"
Everyone around us gasped, some whispering words, and others shouting at Minerva to stop. I smiled, sadistically, reaching out to her head. Aggressively, I yanked her head back by her hair, then said..
"My name is not Lucy, it is Queen Lucielle, and if you really must duel me, I suggest you train. Nobody has been able to defeat me for three years straight, I hold over 15 types of Magic, I am stronger than a Dragon itself. Do you honestly want to face the humiliation of being beaten?"
By then, Minerva herself was gasping, not out of shock, but in Anger.
My smile grew wider, once she stepped out of the way, and regained her previous posture.
"Fine, Lucy... but be aware, whilst you disappeared, we endured three years worth of heavy training. I am not the same person, like before.. I am the Queen of Magic!" She grinned, summoning Ih Ragdo.
"If that helps you sleep at night, then alright. But just be aware, the outcome for you is bound to be bad.. I hope you're prepared for an inevitable ending! " I grinned back, pulling off the Magic Restrainers. "This might as well be the last time you'll see light!"
And we charged forth, slamming fists into each others facing, a colossal aura growing around both of us.