I am waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay to pore to own Fairytale
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It had been just over twelve hours, and Lucy was still drunk and completely oblivious to the world. She knew her team was off on various missions but she didn't know what those missions were or when they were going to be back. But considering how things had been going in the guild lately it was probably bandits, building, or mini-monsters and they would be back in a day or two.
Levy and Gajeel had gotten back a few hours ago. As soon as the situation was fully explained Levy had joined Juvia's failing attempts to convince Lucy to stop drinking. Lucy was still sitting at the bar with a beer in hand. Happy, now cleaned up, was situated on the bar munching on a fish. Levy was stationed on her right and Juvia on her left. "We will figure something out. We are fairy tail after all! I am sure we can come up with a solution." Levy tried. The common sense 'This is not helping, you need a shower, and you need to sleep' hadn't worked so now on to encouragement.
"Levy is right. Juvia believes that the three of us can figure it out! It will just take some time... and a sober mind." Juvia tried.
"You know what!" Lucy slurred slamming her beer down hard enough that she got the undivided attention of the whole guild. "You are right!" she shouted. Juvia and Levy had a moment of joy before Lucy continued. "There is no stopping the three of us! Let's go! GIRLS QUEST! When does the train leave." Levy choked and Juvia sputtered.
"We can't go right now! There is too much going on." Levy cried.
"Juvia is sorry Lucy, but we need to stay at the guild right now."
"I think that sounds like a wonderful idea." Every one gaped and turned. Master Makarov was standing on the balcony. "Girls go pack your bags if I am not mistaken there is a train leaving in the correct direction in two hours."
"But Master" Levy began.
"No buts Lucy is right. This is just like any quest I am sure you will figure it out. Now Juvia I believe Lucy will need help packing. May I speak to you in my office Levy, Happy?" There was a stunned silence for a moment before Lucy broke it.
"YES! What didItell ya! LETS GO JUVIA! WE WILL MEETYA AT THE STATION LEVY!" And with that a very confused Juvia was dragged out of the guild.
Levy soon recovered her senses and grabbed Happy before heading up to the master's office. Much to Levy's surprise Loki was already there but he looked troubled. After a few moments she realized He wasn't even trying to hit on her. That did not bode well.
As soon as the door was closed Makarov began. "I know you don't understand my decision and you are correct in thinking the situation is grave so let me explain. Some new evidence has surfaced that suggests that the attack on guilds are just a distraction." At this Happy was finally shaken out of his stupor.
"There have now been four guild attacks Hound Holy, Dwarf Gear, Titan Nose, and now Carbuncle" Loki began "And each subsequent one has be less deadly and more chaotic. This is common knowledge. Our theory is that the perpetrator is getting readjusted to his powers and was always trying to cause chaos with these attacks rather than death."
"Why would anyone need time to get readjusted to their magic." Levy demanded that theory was thin at best and she didn't see any evidence to back it up. If this had something to do with Makarov sending them away she needed more than that. "I understand learning how to use it but you make it sound like they are already experienced."
Loki shifted uncomfortably and Makarov answered "Twenty years ago there was a string of similar strange phenomenon in Adaria. Because it happened in a different country it is only just now coming to our attention, Freed actually made the connection. We believe the perpetrator is getting acquainted with his magic because he hasn't or hasn't been able to use it in twenty years."
"What does this have to do with Lucy?" Happy's question was quiet and serious.
Loki picked up the explanation again "What isn't common knowledge is that there have been three for lack of a better word assassinations that have been completely ignored because of the guild attacks we believe they were committed is by the same person." Levy gasped that would be more substantial evidence. If it was possible happy go more seriously.
"That doesn't explain what this has to do with Lucy!" Happy demanded more forcefully.
Makraov continued "The first was a Celestial Mage Dr. Moses and his Apprentice Aaron. Dr. Moses was studying key consolidation in North Fieore. The Second was A Celestial Mage turned Archaeologist, Dr. Rebecka in Ease Ragnarok. and the last was a Prof. Joseph a Celestial Historian in North Sradonia."
"Ragneroc and Sadonia are on the borders of Feiore." Levy muttered "Who ever this is moves very fast."
"There targeting Celestial mages." Happy stated.
"We have already warned Yukino and Hisue. Angel was already out of the country." Loki confirmed. "But it gets worse." Levy and Happy stiffened. "All three of them Dr. Moses Dr. Rebecka and Prof. Joseph mentioned Lucy by name either right before they died and or in a will. There is no way that is a coincidence."
"I don't think Lucy has realized this yet," Makarov continued "but Aquarius is not only at the bottom of the ocean she is on the other side of the world. You will also be harder to find if you are on the move."
"Understood!" Levy and Happy said together.
"Now Levy I am going to give you a communication Lacrima I will expect updates every 12 hours." Makarov began shuffling through his desk. "You are not to return to the guild until I give you the safe word."
"Safe word?" Levy wondered out loud.
"We don't know what this enemies powers consist of so the safe word is going to be strawberries. If you are called and told to come home but no one says strawberries you need to keep Lucy on the move and away from the guild." Levy gulped at the severity of Such an idea. Were they really in that much trouble. "Happy"
"Aye sir!" The exceed responded with a solute.
"You are to go back to Natsu and Gray." Makarov commanded.
Happy looked torn for a second before his expression hardened with resolve "I want to go with Lucy." Loke couldn't help but grin. Makarov owed him Jewel.
"Natsu and Gray need to know what is going on. They should be done fighting by now but they broke the lacrama I gave them. You are the fastest one here faster than even Jet. We need them functional in the field, you are to help keep Natsu in line."
Happy thought about that for a moment "Aye sir!"
"Good! Now one last thing." The little master eyed them "Lucy is not to know any of this." Bot Levy and Happy were about to protest "If she knew she would insist on staying at the guild no matter what. This is the only way."
"What about Natsu." Makarov considered happy's question.
"You may tell Natsu and Gray." He decided "Now you are dismissed." No sooner had the door closed behind them, Loke spoke "Are you sure about not telling Lucy. she is not going to like it when she finds out... Lets just say angry Lucy is a scary thing."
"I am sure. The brat needs protected." With a nod Loke vanished into golden sparks.
I have been trying to decide on weather to keep Josie around or not. Originally she was just suppose to be a passing character, but I really like her. What are your thoughts?
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