Heyo. I hope you guys are having a lovely weekend, and enjoyed Easter, and are enjoying the sun. I like died three times :P. It was fucking hot as hell. I hope you also enjoyed the last chapter of my story, I've been working on it for like a month xD I got tired halfway and started watching FT non-stop so I forgot about it. Sorry. Well anyways, this chapter is going to be about how Fairy Tail are still reacting to Lucy's sudden departure, and some other things as well. I hope you enjoy~!
(Normal POV):
Magnolia were celebrating the Achievements of Fairy Tail, many mages joining each other in joy, cheering. Fairy Tail were glum, grimacing, and Grieving. They believed so much in respecting and caring for Nakama, but they pushed one away, and reports have deemed their Light Of Fairy Tail, dead. Master Makarov has tried his best to get his Nakama back to normal, without spilling his secrets, but he was having a hard time. Oh, how desperately he wanted to tell them!
Natsu sat in the corner of the Guild, a shadow covering his eyes, which were shiny with tears. The only thing he did was Cry. It was silent tears, though. As if it hurt to make sounds. Which it did.
The Guild doors opened slightly, and Natsu almost typically rushed towards the entrance, hoping to see a flicker of Golden-blonde hair. And typically, he was let down. Sting ran in, a pained and shocked expression on his face, and was panting heavily.
"Everyone.. I know.. you might not want to hear this, but I know Iroshiya-chan is here..! Lucy-chan and Minerva are fighting.. and MY GUILD IS GOING TO BE DESTROYED and..Lucy-chan is overpowering Minerva by ten fold!" Sting yelled, alerting those around him.
Nobody spoke. They were all thinking, "Lucy's.. alive? And, she's overpowering THE Minerva?!"
In a hurry, Natsu bolted out of the Guild, a trail of dust behind him. And so, Fairy Tail followed, even Makarov.
(Lucy's POV):
We had found a Clearing, in a local Forest, and decided to Battle there. Well, she did. I refused to hurt Erin-san's home. At first, I was unsure on who would strike first, but almost instantly summoned her Ih Ragdo spell to attack me, successfully landing a hit. I ignited my fist with Scorching flames, and punched her in the Belly. She grunted in pain, spitting blood onto the grass. In a moments of rage, she repeatedly struck me, a sharp feeling flowing through my body. But no, this wasn't pain. I was beginning to feel Lethargic, simply fed up with our battle, and decided to play serious.
People watched in awe as I stepped backward, and arch my back foward, a feral position being portrayed.
"Celestial Dragon roar." A huge ray of Gold, Silver, Black, Cyan and Midnight blue erupted from my mouth, hitting Minerva directly in her stomach, sending her flying into several trees ahead of me. "Ice-Make; Geyser."
Ice erupted below her, sending her further into the woods around us. In the smoke, and clearing, her shadow confirmed my thoughts on whether she was here or not.
Seeing her get up, and prepare to attack again, I struck with my Ice magic. She fell to the grown, yelping in pain, clutching her ribs. It seems as if I broke them.
"I.. accept.. defeat.." She wheezed, before passing out.
I quickly walked over to her, checking the injuries that I had made her gain. Guiltily, for some reason, I began to contemplate on whether I should accept my win or not. She was clearly going to lose, right from the start I knew that, I should of ignored her demand. Placing my hands over her, I used a spell to heal all of her serious wounds.
"Hasu Chikara." An illuminous green colour beamed from my hands, and covered Minerva-san's body, clearing all of her wounds. People were gasping in the background, and mumuring, questioning my strength.
(Master Makarov's POV):
Rushing over to the source of such commotion was not my ideal occupation, but I was doing it nonetheless. Lucy-chan had returned and so suddenly began fighting? That was shocking. Confusing, too.
A massive explosion disturbed me out of my thoughts, and I immediately sped up my pace, jogging towards the nearby forest. But what I, or Fairy Tail, were faced with... was imaginable.
"Ji-san.." A voice whispered from behind me. I turned around, smiling as Lucy bent down to hug me. "Ji-san.. Daijobu?"
"Hai, I am alright." I gently patted her back. "Are you alright, though?"
"I just fought and managed to defeat Minerva-san. I'm definitely not okay." She replied, a hint of amusement yet Guilt in her tone.
"Why? I thought you only just returned, Lucy.." I mumbled.
"She demanded that I duel her. I had no other choice but to show her, that I am not one to be underestimated." Lucy said.
"You're a Dragon slayer now, huh?" Laxus asked, a small grin on his face, folding his arms over his chest.
"My seal was removed three years ago, and I currently hold over 15 types of magic. Albeit, most of them include Slaying magic." Lucy replied, walking over towards Laxus.
"I'm guessing that Iroshiya taught you most of her Magic aswell, since you used Ice-make.." He retorted. "Now come here and hug your good old cousin."
Lucy did so, resting her head against his chest, and mumbled words. Many Fairies cooed in the background, but the duo ignored it.
Laxus isn't Lucy-chan's cousin.. I'm pretty sure about that. I thought.
"I have a message for both of you.." Lucy said, turning towards us, reaching into a pocket of her Cloak. She pushed two golden coloured envelopes into my hands, and two into Laxus's, and opened her mouth to talk. "Darenimo kono o akiraka ni shinai. Anata shinakereba naranai yakusoku."
"Wareware wa nai to yakusoku." Both Laxus and I mumbled at the same time, bringing Lucy back in for a hug.
"Gomen, I must leave now. I will revive the Forest of it's life, and return to Sabertooth. It was nice seeing you both again, Ji-san, Laxus-nii." Lucy smiled sadly, a flash of reluctance seen in her eyes, before she walked in the opposite direction.
(Lucy's POV):
Had I wanted to hurt Minerva-san so badly? Did I allow my tainted heart to get the better of me, once more?
I only aimed to prove her low expectations of me, wrong. Not hurt her so.. Mercilessly. Yes, I am emotionless, but just.. it felt so.. vile- Hurting her. Maybe, it was because she is now in my Guild? Maybe, it was because Sabertooth accepted me, and I thought that now I had beaten her, she will accept me? I'm unsure.
Kneeling on the ground, an illuminous green light beamed from my hands once again, blinding those around me. Quietly, I began to chant,
"Celestial Essence.."
A magic spell formed below me, and was widened to the size of Two Sabertooth-buildings built next to each other, covering the entire terrain around me. It flickered between a Sea-green colour, and Lime-green colour, before the Grass and trees seemed to be alive. They swayed, as if they indicated happiness, and relief. I smiled to myself. As quickly as the Magic spell formed, it disappeared. I walked towards Minerva-san, and picked her up in my arms, holding her close to me. Sting-san and Rogue-san stood far off the sidelines, staring wide-eyed at me, as I approached them. Slowly, they begun to walk away, allowing me to stick beside them as we travelled back to the Guild.
Upon entering the Guild, as pregnant silence cast over the Members, and irritated me greatly. Quickly, Yukino-san showed me to the Infirmary, where I continued to heal Minerva-san. Seeing her breathing return to steady breathes, I stepped outside of said place, and took my seat at the furthest table, nearer to the windows. Sting-san, Rogue-san, Minato-san, the Nymphs, and Zeta-chan all joined me at the table. They stared at me, as if awaiting an explanation, which I would not give. Elvira-san was the First to speak up.
"Oh my actual fuck, you're like the coolest person I've ever seen. Sometimes I wonder why you don't get credit for being possibly, the Strongest mage in Earthland. Maybe.. the Strongest mage in the entire Universe." Elvira grinned at me, hanging her arm over my shoulder.
"Elvira nee-chan, please watch your language. A child is present." Flames scolded her, playfully hitting Elvira's arm.
"I thought she was older than you?" Aria asked, an arrogant smirk on her face. "In fact, I am the oldest here."
"Flames nii-chan, need I remind you that you are the youngest?" Waves said, amusement evident in his smile, a small glint in his eyes.
"STOP BULLYING ME. I am not the Youngest! It's clearly, Elvira! She's the childish one! Lucy-chan, tell them to stop being mean!" Flames retorted, comedically crying, tears sprouting from his eyes. I turned to stare at all of them, an Excessively large aura surrounding me, leaking out towards the Nymphs. They all froze in fear, visibly shaking, and held their breath.
"You will stop arguing like young children. Is that understood?" I said, in sickly sweet, yet malicious tone. They all nodded their head, and quickly shut up, sitting "Innocently" at the table.
Zeta-chan leaped into my lap, leaning into my warmth, and began spouting nonsense about his dream. In an affectionate manner, I gently stroked his head (hair?). Rogue-san and Sting-san joined in on our conversation, smiling at each of our statements.
It was then, that I realised, tomorrow would be the day that Sting-san, Rogue-san, Laxus-san, Gajeel-san, and Wendy-chan would be reunited with their parents. Well, excluding Laxus-san, but he would meet the Lightning Dragon, Electra.
"Sting-san," I called out to him, in a low voice, hoping not to awaken Zeta, who was currently asleep in my arms.
"Eh? Whatcha' need?" He asked.
"Do you know any ancient Languages?" I replied.
"I only know one, and that's the Draconia language of Japanese. It's known in Fiore, aswell, but it originated from Draconia. Though nobody knows if that Realm exists anymore, the language still exists." He nodded his head, and eagerly dug into his banquet of food. "Why?"
"I was simply wondering, because I am more familiar with Japanese. Watashi wa teikitekini kono yona hanashi o shimasu. Anata wa, watashi o rikai shite imasu ka?"
"Watashi wa nihongo de hanasu, koto o konomu." Sting replied with a smile. "Hai. Watashi wa anato no iu."
"As much as I'd rather spend my time talking to you, I must take Zeta-chan home. At his age, he needs as much as sleep as he can get. Please meet me here in the morning, at Eight in the morning. And make sure you tell Rogue-san that, aswell. Sayonara, Sting-san." I smiled, stepping out of my seat, and began to walk to the exit.
The nymphs had told me that they were to stay and keep an eye out for Minerva-san, to which I had been very grateful for, and also told me to not wait up for them. I came across an extremely large house, nearer to the Guild, and quickly knocked on it. It had a sign "For rent" on it.
A baby-blue haired girl stepped, clad in a tight bikini, and shorts. Her hair was untamed, and spiky, reminding me of Gajeel-san's hair. She eyed me up and down, her mahogany-coloured orbs trailing across my body. Grinning, she extended her hand, and began to introduce herself.
"Hey there. I'm Yuki Evans. The former owner of this Eight bedroom house, and currently going to offer you the house upfront, because you seem as if you need a sleep as quickly as possible. Each bedroom includes a medium sized bathroom, with walkin showers, and baths. The kitchen is quite spacious, and is already furnished with Marble-top counters. The lounge, or living room if you want to label it, is also spacious. There's a back-garden, though it isn't as large, but is roomy enough to fit a Pool. Basically, this is top-knotch house. Upfront, I'll charge you 80,000 every two months." Yuki said.
"Here you are. 80,000, and 10,000 deposit. Arigato, Snow-chan." I happily handed over 90,000 jewels, and was handed the Keys, which were a shiney gold colour.
"Alright, I'll see ya' around, my Queen." She grinned at me, then disappeared from my sight.
So that is Yuki. The second Ice Dragon slayer in existence.
I unlocked the front door, and stepped inside, admiring the designs around me. The walls were painted with a Light-blue colour, and cream panels, with also wooden floorboards. The kitchen had White and Blue tiles, with a cream coloured dining table. The house-style consisted of White, Blue, and Cream. It was beautiful.
Heading upstairs, I neared the closest door, which was unfurnished. Except from a couch that was placed in the center of the room. Laying Zeta-chan down on the Couch, I removed my magic restrainers (or Limiters in other words), and used a spell to furnish everything in the house. Once it was done, all rooms were furnished with suitable things, such as favourites of my close nakama.
Zeta-chan stirred a bit, I quickly placed him into his bed, and tucked him it. Moving into my own room, I tightly applied the Magic-restrainers onto my arms, and crept into bed.
They will reunite with their family, like me. After almost.. 10 years? of thinking they were dead, they'll see them. But will they betray me? Because I kept this a secret from them? It was unfair of me, but I cannot risk the secret of Draconia being revealed so soon. It must remain nothing but a myth, to the Public.