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"So you are saying Cosplayer could be a powerhouse?" Bixlow questioned.
After his confrontation with Makarov, Laxus had called a meeting with the Thunder Legion. So, here they were lounging in Laxus's living room, trying to comprehend what Freed (with Laxus filling in the gaps) had told them.
"From what I have read that is entirely possible. At the same time it is just as posible that it is not the case. The only real information I have found is that it takes more power than most people think to open a Zodiac gate." Freed sighed "That could mean anything from you need to be a mage to do so to an incredible amount of magical energy is necessary."
"That would explain why all the creepy evil jerks are after her instead of the me the Fairy Queen." Evergreen huffed. "But why does Master care? It is not like she is destructive like her idiotic partners."
"True but if the council finds out she could be in trouble. There are hardly any Celestial mages left, all the 'creepy evil jerks' keep getting them killed. Also if her magical output starts to be more than her body can handle not only would she have a hard time controlling her magic it could also physically harm her and anyone in the vicinity. She would need a limiter. I think the Master is just trying to be prepared just in case." Freed reasons
"It is cool that Cosplayer could be a bad-ass but I don't see what this has to do with us." Bixlow mumbled. Freed and Laxus exchanged a look that had the other two shifting uncomfortably in their seats.
"Blondie is friend with everyone in the guild if Gramps wants to do something without her knowing about it we are the only option." Laxus huffed. Silence filled the room. No one really knew what to say.
Bixlow finally broke the quiet. "Is the old man really that scared of Cosplayer?"
Freed sighed. "I don't believe scared is the correct word. More like concerned? He does not wish for one of his children to get hurt." There was another lull in the conversation.
Laxus growled. "Whatever it is there is nothing we can do about it. If the Old Man gives us an assignment we will do it. If not we go about our lives as usual." The group nodded.
"She was the first one to forgive us after the Lightning Palace incorrect. Not to mention she saved everyone's life." Evergreen whispered.
"If we can help we will." Freed assured her. "But for now the best we can do is not worry her. It is possibility that this is not the case." The Thunder Legion nodded again.
Loke entered the guild and grinned. The hall was almost completely repaired and things were starting to get back to normal but the number of job requests was still through the roof. When the request has first started flooding in Lucy had agreed it would be in the guild's best interest for Loke to start taking jobs again; he was a member after all. Besides he liked to have a healthy stash of Juel just in case. A lot of Fiore had been completely rearranged during the recent battles so most of the jobs were simply helping with repairs or getting rid of a Vulcan here or there. The jobs were simple enough that even Jet and Droy could do them without Levy.
The Guild hall was as busy as ever, Nab standing by the job board. Erza was currently out on a S class Job so half the guild was in a brawl started by Natsu and Gray. Loke sighed as he seated himself at the bar. He had missed this, just being here with his family. He would half to talk to Lucy later about coming around more. He was sure she wouldn't mind especially since he used his own power to stay in this world but it is always better to ask. An angry Lucy was a scary Lucy.
"Hello Loke." Mira Chimed "Master has been looking for you." Loke arched and eyebrow. It felt like the bottom of his stomach dropped.
"Has he now? I thought he was happy to let me help with the job requests. I am not nearly as destructive as those two." He waved a hand towards Natsu and Gray who had just finished their brawl and were already arguing again.
Mira giggled. "I don't think it is about that. And he didn't seem angry so I don't think there is anything to worry about." This did nothing to dissipate Loke's feeling of unease. He sighed and stood up.
"Is he in his office?"
"Yes but you don't have to go right now! Would you like a drink first?"
"No. I am fine. Thank you Mira. You are as lovely as ever." Mira giggled at this and went to tend to other customers. It was easy to forget that Mira could be one of the most terrifying people in the guild.
As Loke climbed the stairs to Master's office he could not shake the feeling this was a conversation that he did not want to have. He opened the door without knocking and sat in one of the chairs opposite of the dwarf of a man. Makarov merely placed his pen down and studied the spirit in front of him.
"I wanted to thank you for helping out recently. Your efforts..." Loke cut him off with a growl.
"Is that really why you called me in here? To thank me?" Makarov sighed.
"No. Not it is not. I want to talk about Lucy." Loke stood up and turned to leave but Makarov continued. "I know there are strict laws in the spirit world about personal information but I am worried about her. Hear me out. Then if there is anything you can tell me. Anything. Even if it is just a hint or someone else to go to I would appreciate that." Loke paused before returning to his seat.
"I am not the most knowledgeable spirit. But I highly doubt I will be allowed to tell you anything anyways so I guess that won't matter."
Makarov nodded. "I am worried about her power levels."
Loke sighed and propped his up head on his hand, covering his eyes "So you have finally noticed the disconnect."
Makarov started shuffling papers around on his desk. "Disconnect is a good word for it. I have known about it for a while but recent events suggest that it might be a bit... bigger that I originally thought." Loke couldn't help but smirk at this. Makarov found the page he was looking for and stopped shuffling through papers.
"The disconnect between the feel of power and a Celestial mage's actual power is fairly common knowledge. But I am guessing you want more than that."
Makarov nodded again. "How much power does that brat have? And how much more can we expect her to gain?"
Loke ground before disappearing into a shower of golden light. Makarov sighed before going over Freed's notes again. He was not surprised in the least when Loke appeared in the chair. The room was silent for a moment before Loke to a deep breath and began.
"I am allowed to tell you four things." Makarov nodded and grabbed his pen "First and most importantly Lucy is fine for now and unless something from the outside tries to mess with her she will be fine for a very long time." Makarov sighed with relief before scribbling this piece of information down.
"Second. There are ten mages on earth land with either the knowledge or ability to be considered a Celestial mage or a former Celestial mage."
Makarov paused at this. "Does that list include Lucy, Yukino, Angel, and Princess Hisui?" Loke shrugged. Makarov growled at the silence but then nodded again scribbling more notes.
"Third... Honestly I am not sure why I am suppose to tell you this, but Celestial keys were not meant to be used the way they are today." Makarov stared at Loke before blinking several times and scribbling more notes. "I can't say anything more on that, but it is impressive how much he is giving you. I think he has a soft spot for Lucy." Makarov nodded while still writing. It had come to his attention some time ago that the Spirit King seemed to have taken a personal interest in the girl.
"And fourth" Makarov prompted when Loke remained silent.
Loke sighed "fourth. There is a reason most of use call her princess even though she does not make us."
Makarov looked up at this. "From what I was told Virgo offered to call her that. Nothing really special about it."
Loke seem to be deep in thought for a few moments. He opened his mouth a few times as if he wanted to say more before settling on a way to phrase it. "Yes. Virgo was the first to offer that title to Lucy."
Makarov was soon lost in his thoughts. "Will that be all Gramps?"
The master sighed and nodded. "This whole thing's a mess. But thank you for your help Loke." Loke nodded before standing up and leaving Makarov to his thoughts.
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