Chapter 18: Battling Lucy
-Laxus' POV-
"Um guys we got a problem. Erza's gone."
Everybody in the vicinity turned to face me and noticed the empty spot where Erza once laid. Panic slowly started to build inside of me. I could sense it coming from everybody else as well. Another distraction rose up as suddenly we seen a black light erupt from the ground. We all turned our attention towards the light. I gave a small glance towards Hibiki and I saw his eyes grow wide with fear. Feet scuffed the ground and Natsu took off running. My head shot towards his running figure as I wondered if I should chase him or not. I decided against it and just stood there turning back towards Hibiki. He looked like he had seen his worst nightmare. Wendy had the same look in her eyes as well only hers was also filled with guilt and remorse.
"What is that thing Hibiki?"
"It's Nirvana. It's been activated. We were too late."
I heard crying and looked towards its source…Wendy.
"It's all my fault. This is happening because of me. I'm so sorry!"
Tears sprang from the young girls eyes. I was distracted by a bright light coming from Hibiki's hands. Wendy screamed and collapsed on the ground. I ran over to Hibiki and grabbed him by the collar.
"What the hell!"
"I had to Laxus. It's because of Nirvana. In its first stage it can flip peoples personalities if they are feeling too much of one emotion. In its final stages it flips light and darkness completely. If I hadn't have knocked her out she would have turned to the dark side. I knocked her out to protect her. I'm sorry."
I slowly dropped Hibiki to the ground and apologized to him.
"Nirvana can be controlled so not everyone switches sides but just those that the controller wants."
"I see. So what should we do now?"
"I think Natsu had the right idea. We need to go towards the light."
Hibiki grabbed Wendy and threw her over his shoulders and we were off heading towards the light. It didn't look like it was too far but judging distance wasn't really one of my strong points. Carla was flying behind us, her eyes being on Wendy at all times. I glanced back at the small cat and gave her a warm smile before turning my attention towards what looked like a river. We had been running for what seemed like forever and it appeared as if we were finally coming upon something. We arrived up to a clearing and seen Natsu down on a raft in front of Gray. Gray had an ice spear in his hand and was fixing to pierce Natsu until I struck him down with lightning. Gray turned his attention to us with a wicked smile on his face. This wasn't Gray.
"Who are you? I know you're not Gray."
"Gathering information on Laxus Dreyar. He is an artificially created Lightning Dragon Slayer. He married to former Lucy Heartfilia. She is a Celestial Spirit wizard and is currently two months pregnant."
A poof of smoke appeared before us. I closed my eyes and waited for the smoke to die down. When I opened my eyes I was surprised to see Lucy standing in front of me. She smiled and laughed. Just like Lucy. But I knew that wasn't her.
"Haha, real funny. I know you're not Lucy."
"Of course I'm not! I'm just gonna test you men's weakness."
The fake Lucy gave a wicked smile and slowly lifted up her shirt revealing her huge plump breasts. This woman was just like Lucy in every single way. That was something even I didn't expect. A small blush appeared on my cheeks. I heard a shriek come from behind me and noticed Hibiki's eyes had grown big. I gave him a death glare, which he didn't notice.
"Open Gate of the Archer, Sagittarius."
A bright light shone and an archer in a horse costume appeared shooting arrows towards us. I quickly dodged by throwing myself to the ground. Hibiki got hit and I watched as Wendy fell towards the ground. I yelled at Carla and the small cat grew wings and took off with the young mage. I turned my attention back towards the girl who was supposed to be my wife. I swore that I would never hurt Lucy again. Even if this is just a spirit posing, she looks, sounds, and acts just like Lucy. 'I'm completely hopeless here. I can't hurt her. Even if she really isn't Lucy. Dammit Laxus get your act together. We aren't gonna be able to help the others if you don't man up. I'm sorry Lucy please forgive me.' Lightning started branching out from my body as I stood up. I held out my hand and lightning went flying towards the horse spirit. During the attack I took the opportunity to get away from the bank. I made my stand in the small river. 'Lucy' turned towards me fixing to summon another spirit till a girl with white hair and a feathered dress with dark blue elbow length gloves placed her hand on 'Lucy's' shoulder. Lucy turned and gave the girl a smile. The girl spoke.
"Man, I'm rather disappointed. I was hoping to actually battle the owner of these spirits. To kill her that is. I did kill the owner of her precious little lion spirit. Oh well. Guess I'll take it out on you. Open Gate of the Chisel, Caelum. Gemini use this and take him out!"
=Back at the guild=
-Lucy's POV-
I sat at the guild with Bixlow, Freed, and Evergreen. I fidgeted with my fingers and started to kick my feet under the seat. Evergreen placed her hand on my shoulder and gave me a smile. Bixlow looked at me and grabbed my hand.
"Calm down cosplay girl. Your soul is quivering. So is the baby's. Laxus is strong. He will be just fine."
"I know that but that doesn't stop me from worrying."
"Of course not. Just have faith."
I laid my head down on the table and slowly drifted to sleep. 'Be safe…I love you.'
= Back To The Fight=
-Laxus' POV-
A light appeared and a weapon with a spear point appeared. Gemini took hold of the weapon and came charging towards me. I was shocked and didn't expect the attack so I was hit hard. I went flying back straight into a rock. She came flying towards me again before I had the chance to retaliate. I lifted my head up right as the blade hit. She jumped back about two feet in front of me to survey the damage. Something started moving down my cheek. I touched my hand to my face and pulled it back. 'Blood. I have to fight her. I'm so sorry Lucy.' I stood up and closed my eyes. I could feel the lightning branch out from my body once more. I focused my magic, it getting stronger by the second. I was broke from the trance when the girl spoke.
"What's this? You swore you would never hurt me again. Are you really gonna break your promise Laxus?"
"Gemini finish him off!"
My eyes shot open and my magic subdued. I looked at the girl in front of me, eyes open with surprise. She stepped towards me, ready to strike. I didn't think and just acted and stepped towards the girl meeting her halfway. I wrapped her up in an embrace. I noticed her eyes grow wide and she dropped her weapon.
"I probably deserve to be killed for all I've done but tell me. Do you know what Lucy is thinking right now?"
"Yes. She's worried sick and waiting for you to come back home. She loves you."
"Thank you…Gemini."
I placed my hand on her stomach and shot a blast of lightning into her. She was threw back and started to fade away leaving with a smile on her face. I smiled back at her as she faded away. I glared down at Angel and struck her down with lightning. She laid there unconscious on the ground. I walked over and grabbed Natsu, throwing him over my shoulder. I looked back towards Hibiki and he smiled at me telling me to go on. I took off running into the forest heading off towards Nirvana once more.
