(IMPORTANT?) NOTE AT THE END, PLEASE READ

Chapter TWO

Lucy was still half asleep as she stepped out of her apartment. She could remember Darque smiling innocently as the girl stuffed images of Erza on a rampage to wake her up. Lucy shook her head to clear the thoughts. Jeez, it was still six in the morning.

If her memory serves her correctly, team Natsu should be back today, sometime after noon.

"Its so early." Lucy groaned. She wanted to crawl back into her bed and sleep a few more hours.

'Sorry, but I wanted to see the outside world, its been such a long time! I also want to taste this strawberry milkshake you were dreaming of.'

Lucy brightened. Who could live without having a sip of milkshake?

'I met your other spirits.'

Lucy smiled. "Really? How were they?"

'They were really nice. I like Aquarius's was of thinking. I wanted to punch Loke's brains out. Judging from my appearance, I'm still pretty young, you know?'

"I agree with the Loke part, but you like Aquarius? She's scary!"

'Well, yeah.'

Lucy walked along the river, humming to herself as Darque's voice disappeared from her head.

'Hey, is that your Guild?'

Lucy jumped in surprise and looked up to see the Guild doors. Had she been that deep in thought?

Shaking her head, she pushed the doors open and went straight to the bar, waving at people who waved back. She sat down, and waited for Mira to come around.

Surprisingly, Levy was already here. When she saw Lucy, she bounced over with Wendy and Carla and sat on the chair next to her. Gajeel, who was close behind, took a seat beside her.

"Hi, Lu-chan!" Levy grinned.

"Hi Levy-chan, Wendy, hey Gajeel." Lucy smiled. "Hi Carla."

Gajeel grunted, crossing his arms and closing his eyes.

Just then, Mira came around. After sharing greetings, Lucy ordered a milkshake. Mira smiled, and nodded, before going to make one. She came back a minute later, and placed the cup on the table.

'Hey, is that piercing dude Gajeel Redfox? And the blue haired girl Wendy Marvel?"

Without thinking, Lucy nodded. "Yeah, he's the Metal Dragon slayer, and she's the Sky Dragon slayer. The girl next to him is Levy Macgarden, a Solid Script mage, and that Wendy's exceed, Carla. By the way, this is milkshake."

Levy looked at her. "What?" She asked.

Lucy looked up in surprise, then remembered the others couldn't hear Darque's voice. Now she understood why people on the streets had been looking at her weirdly at her when she was having an argument with Darque. She must have sounded crazy

Lucy could hear Darque laughing at her. "Hey! You did that on purpose!" She complained.

'Did not!'

Levy blinked. "Huh? Lu-chan, are you okay?" Gajeel was looking at her from the corner of his eyes.

"Stop annoying me."

Wendy looked worried now. "Lucy-san?"

"Sorry, I'm not talking to you." Lucy said quickly.

'Okay, okay, I'll stop.'

"Thank you." Lucy replied curtly

'For now.'

"Oh my god." Lucy groaned, slapping her forehead.

"Lucy?" Levy said.

Lucy turned to her friend. "Oh, sorry!"

"Who were you talking to?" Levy asked.

Lucy sighed, then held out the black key. "New spirit."

Levy clapped. "Can you show us?" She grinned.

'Us. She said us. Means she's including the piercing guy. I think they're cute together.'

"Its Gajeel, and yeah, I know right?" Gajeel turned to her at the sound of his name.

Lucy smiled and waved her hand. She put some jewels to pay for the milkshake. "Mira, can you watch my milkshake?" She called. Mira turned around and nodded. Lucy smiled and led the way outside.

"You're new spirits that big?" Levy asked as she followed her.

Lucy shook her head. "Nope. I just don't want to scare anyone. She's creepy."

'I'm not that ugly!'

Lucy ignored her.

Levy frowned, but didn't say anything. Lucy led the way to the back of the guild. It was still empty.

Lucy held out the key and took a deep breath. "Open, the gate of the Devil, Darque."

The former black mist flooded out again. Levy gasped and took a step back while Wendy leaned forwards. Gajeel narrowed his eyes.

The mist swirled, and a human form stepped out. Darque grinned, this time her hood down.

"I'm Darque di Daemon, the Devil, one of the two keys of Afterlife." She bowed.

Levy immediately pounced on her. "Hi, I'm Levy, this is Wendy and Carla. That's is Gajeel." She said, then turned to Lucy. "How is she creepy?"

Lucy remembered the images that had woken her up that morning, and inwardly shuddered. "A-anyways, want milkshake?"

Daruqe's eyes lit up. "Yep!"

Just then, the Guild doors were swung open and team Natsu stormed in. Laxus leaned over the second floor balcony to watch.

Mira waved at the new comers. "Welcome back!" She called. "How was your mission?"

Lisanna skipped over, and team Natsu followed her to the bar. "Hey Mira-nee! The missions was really easy."

Mira glanced at Erza, who was grinning like crazy. "What happened to her?"

Lisanna grinned. "We met Jellal on the way back. He said he'll visit soon, because he has something very important to discuss with someone here." Mira squealed, instantly transforming into match maker mode.

After basic introductions, Lucy led the way back into the guild. Darque was explaining to Levy about the type of magic she used. Guild members stopped what they were doing and glanced at the spirit.

"Hey Luce!" Natsu called.

Lucy smiled a faint smile and waved.

Mira squealed when she saw the spirit. "Oh my! Is that your child Levy?"

Levy blushed. "N-no. She's Lucy's new spirit."

"That came falling from the sky." Lucy muttered.

Mira looked slightly disappointing, but she smiled again.

"Lucy, why don't you introduce us?" Mira exclaimed. Lucy smiled and nodded, picking up her milkshake and passing it to Darque. She opened her mouth to speak, but was interrupted by a bright flash. Loke suddenly appeared, pouting. "Lucy~, why don't you give me your milkshake?" He wined.

Darque's eyes widened and she jumped onto the bar counter, bristling like a cat. She knocked over a chair in the process and the present guild members turned around to watch. "It's the pervert."

Team Natsu crowded around, and watched 'the new girl' attempt to bite Loke's fingers when he reached towards her. Darque took a gulp from the milkshake cup she was still holding and put it down. She jumped down and landed in front of Loke. She stuck her tongue out, then exploded into black mist, which returned to its key.

Loke yelped and jumped back in surprise.

'You should put a muzzle on him. When I first met him, he tried to lick my hand.'

Lucy giggled. "Gentlemen kiss the hand of a girl as a greeting."

'You know, people are staring at you again.' Darque laughed, and her voice faded.

Lucy looked around her guild, and yes, everyone was looking at her.

"Lucy?" Mira asked. Beside her, Lisanna looked like she was smirking, but it was gone before Lucy could make sure.

"Oh, sorry." Lucy apologized. Levy explained to the guild about the mind conversation Lucy was having with her spirit. "Will you come back out? I'll send Loke back."

'Sure.'

Before Loke could protest, Lucy force closed his gate. She then summoned Darque again, who appeared seated on the bar counter.

"Guys, this is my newest spirit, Darque, the Gate of the Devil of Hell. She's one of the two keys of Afterlife." She turned to Darque. "These are my guild mates."

Darque smiled and landed neatly on her feet. "Natsu Dragneel, Wendy Marvel, Gajeel Redfox..." She looked at at Laxus, who was still leaning over the railing. "And Laxus Dreyar." She grinned.

NOTE:

Hey guys, just wondering if I should make Lisanna act all bitchy.

Also, should Lucy leave the guild?

I have put up a poll for this, but you can also tell me as a PM or a review.

I need these info to write the next chapter

If any of you like the To aru series, check out my other story-

'Always two sides to a story'

Next time!