When the World Became Dark
Summary: Kae loses her sight in an accident while on a mission. She struggles day to day on how to cope and get around. But nothing is impossible with a family like the Fairy Tail Guild.
A/N: This story has no real plot, and it is just some short scribbles that are helping me cope. They can be read as oneshots in a way, and may not be in order. I'm just writing them as they come to me. The reason for this is that I got some news about a week ago that I am slowly going blind and in a few years I will completely lose my sight. I'm pretty devastated right now… Everything is a mess, and this story might be a mess too, but it's a way for me to get everything out.
OC Notes: Kae Dragmire's magic is Shadow Summon and Shadow Make. Laxus and Kae are in a relationship. Kae is part of the Thunder Legion. Kae is 21 years old, and has long black hair and violet eyes. (May add more notes in future chapters)
Chapter Four-Forward
With one of her four senses gone, her other senses became sharper and stronger. It had given her an idea to be able to fight and fend for herself.
"Shadow Summon: Raven!" Kae cast, and a shadow raven appeared circling around her before landing on her shoulder.
"Alright, you both ready?" Laxus asked.
He was standing on the sidelines with Bickslow and Evergreen, while Freed was in the air using his Dark Écriture: Wings, holding a basket of target balls. He faced off against Kae who waited solemnly on the ground.
"Yes!" Both mages stated.
"Good. Kae, your main focus is dodging Freed's attacks, unless you feel comfortable to do more." Laxus explained, "Freed will be throwing projectiles at you from different directions-"
"And I'm to listen for my shadow crow's signal which will tell me where the attack is coming from and dodge out of the way. I know." Kae finished impatiently. "This was all my idea, so let's start already! Freed, ready when you are!"
"Right! Prepare yourself!" Freed warned.
The shadow crow took to the air and Kae moved into a ready stance.
Freed threw one of the balls to her left. The shadow crow cawed from the same direction, so Kae dodged to the right. She heard it hit the ground and bounce a couple times before rolling to a stop near the other three mages.
"It worked! I did it!" She exclaimed, excitedly. "Freed, keep going! And don't you dare go easy on me!"
"As you wish!" Freed smirked and then flew straight above her.
This continued for a quite a while. Sometimes she was too slow or felt unsure, hesitating too long, and was hit, but most times she dodged safely. After a couple hours, Evergreen and Bickslow joined in making it more challenging for her.
"Alright, these are the last ones before we head back." Evergreen announced.
"Make this one count! Right babies?" Bickslow said, and she could imagine him crossing his arms with his tongue hanging out.
"Make it count! Make it count!" The totems repeated.
"Bring it on!" Kae grinned wildly, and then mentally commanded the shadow crow. 'Tell me when the balls are in a line and within striking distance.'
The three threw their balls from behind her.
"Shadow Make: Hell Blade!" Kae let out a battle cry and whirled around just as her shadow crow cawed.
She lashed out with the shadow sword feeling the blade connect and slice clean through all three balls.
It was silent for a moment as everyone processed what had just happened. Then Bickslow let out a low, impressed whistle.
"You cut them all perfectly in half…" Evergreen said in awe.
"My hearing and instincts were good before, but I guess they are even better now." Kae mused, "All I need is a noise or signal to know where an attack is coming from or where to hit a target. And with practice I bet I can use them for other things as well. Thankfully Shadow Summoning a crow or wolf or what not doesn't use much of my magic at all, so it won't affect me terribly unless the battle is pretty intense and draws out for a very long time."
"Impressive." Freed praised.
"Keep this up and you might be able to go on missions with us again." Laxus said, and she could hear the pride in his voice.
Kae brightened considerably.
"Really?!" Kae yelled excitedly, "You really mean that?!"
"Eventually, yes." Laxus said, and she could now hear a smirk in his voice, "But you still have a way to go before then."
Kae fully turned towards his voice and pouted.
"Well duh, Sparky… Way to rain on my parade." She huffed.
"Good to see that fighting spirit and attitude coming back at last!" Bickslow cackled, and Kae imagined his tongue hanging out.
"Good to finally start feeling like myself again." Kae agreed sincerely.
The Thunder Legion all grinned and laughed and chattered away, while Laxus put his arm around Kae's shoulders and pressed a kiss to the top of her head.
A/N: Next update might be awhile. I've hit some writer's block in coming up with new ideas for new chapters… Any new ideas would be appreciated! :)