Chapter 5: Life's Answer
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"That?" the ice mage tugged the corner of his lips downward, he didn't want to answer the question…yet.
"Come on, tell me-"
All of a sudden, a white puff of smoke appeared and a young man clad in a black suit came into sight…
"I can finally see you again…Lucy." The strawberry blond headed man gave a sincere smile, his eyes were certainly teary even behind the black rimmed glasses that he wore
"Who...?" Lucy raised a brow, a puzzled expression plastered on her face
"Loke?" Gray widened his eyes for the second time of the day, he just couldn't believe it.
Things weren't still ready for the worst…
Normal POV
"Gray, do you know him?" The young celestial mage raised a brow, questions inside her were hollering over to come out
"You can say that…" The raven head answered, not taking his eyes off at the green eyed man
"Actually, I'm also from the guild, Lucy-chan." Loke removed his glasses before wiping his teary eyes, then put them on again
"Really? How come I didn't see you then?" Lucy widened her eyes, while Gray just watched the two conversing with each other
"Ah, that…" The celestial spirit clamped his mouth shut, he couldn't find a right excuse or rather…a lie
"H-He was on a long mission, right…Loke?" Gray interrupted, looking flustered and dismayed at the same time
"R-Right!" Loke gave a grin as he scratched the back of his head nervously
"Then how do you know my name?" The blond girl blinked her eyes innocently, looking back from Loke to Gray.
The girl really knew how to trap a person from a conversational method…
"A-Ah…" The dark eyed mage fidgeted, giving Loke the 'what-now' look
"Gray told me about you, you're a celestial mage correct?" The strawberry blond spirit glinted his eyes
"Yeah!" Lucy exclaimed happily, not minding the nervous looks on her companions' faces
Gray's POV
We arrived at the guild a minute ago, and just like what we had expected, the guild was worried and sick about me and Lucy.
They were also surprised to see Loke back, still with the same look that they had always imagined. Apparently, me and Loke were outside the guild, hoping to clear everything about the current situation…
"You came back…" It wasn't a rhetorical question, I told him in a concise statement
"That's because my key is back to its original owner." Loke gave out a long sigh, he leaned on the wall for support
"I bet you already know what's happening." I guessed, which was right since I saw him curt a swift nod
"I already knew this would happen though," He trailed off "Too bad her memories are captivated."
"You knew yet, you didn't even come when she appeared at the guild?" I bawled out, my eyes were knitted together
"Lucy didn't have my key that day, she only owned Aquarius, Taurus, and Cancer…the ones that she originally owned." Loke explained
"Shouldn't you be telling her-"
"No…It's better if she doesn't find out about…that." I calmly told him ad my eyes darted on the ground
Silence ensued not after the short conversation, but after awhile…the spirit broke the quiet atmosphere…
"Well, I'll be going now."
"Already?"
"Remember? I can't stay out too long in Earth land…see ya'." Loke waved at me before disappearing, leaving a white puff of smoke behind.
Normal POV
"Ah, Gray you're back!" Lucy came rushing to the said mage who entered the guild
"Lucy." The ice mage showed a bright smile at the girl
"Where's Loke-san?" The blond asked, looking intently at Gray "Did he leave?"
"Yes, he did…He wanted to go home and get some rest." Gray lifted his hand to pat the girl on the head
"Too bad…He won't be able to see Natsu today!" The key bearer gave a cute pout while Gray chuckled at her actions
"What about Natsu-ah…" Gray stood silent too think for a bit then finally remembered about the stupid bet he and Natsu made the other day, luck was just on his side that time.
"Natsu-san, where are you?" Lucy shouted afar, hoping for a response
"What?" a grouchy voice came into, it was Natsu…the fire dragon slayer was wearing a frilly pink maid outfit with his hair tied into two small pig-tails
"Wha…" Gray widened his eyes for a moment then began to hysterically laugh "Pfft…That looks good on you, my servant!" his cheeks became flushed from all the laughing
"Shut it, stripper!" Natsu groaned and rapidly gave a hit at Gray's face
"Damn you, fire breathing freak!" Gray yelled out as he also prepared his fighting stance
"Bring it, droopy eyes!"
"Servants don't shout at their master, you little squint!"
"Who says I'm your servant, ice cube!"
"You two, shut up!" Erza leered behind the two mages
"They're at it again." Lucy shook her head before heading to the bar "Mira-san, is there something going on today?" she looked around and noticed that many guild members were gathered around the stage like they were waiting for something…or rather someone
"Oh right, you and Gray were out…" Mira said, lifting a finger up to her lips "Master will be announcing something very important!" the bartender smiled at the young girl in front of her
"Eh…Really?" Lucy showed an interested expression
"So, it's that event again huh…" Gray, who heard the conversation, came commenting behind Lucy
"That?" Lucy arched her head to meet the ice make mage's gaze
"You'll know." Gray smiled at the blond before offering a hand "Let's go…I think it's about to start." Lucy took the hand and jumped down the stool, they walked near the gathered group as the master came into view
"Master!" A member near the stage shouted happily
"We've been waiting for you!" Another member shouted from afar while the others were cheering with excited faces.
"Hurry up and make the announcement," Macao, who was holding a beer mug, yelled impatiently "Who is it this year?"
"Ahem." Makarov coughed to get a little respect and attention, he darted his eyes at each and every one of his children "Since long ago, this has been Fairy Tail's custom and now the announcement of …" the elder trailed off
"The participants in the S-Class Wizard Promotional Trial!" Makarov announced, the audience came with cheers and shouts non-stop
"Eh? A trial?" Lucy asked, obviously surprised
"I'm ready for this!" Natsu, who was still in his maid outfit, lifted his fist up in the air being the overly joyous person he is
"The venue for this year's trial is the holy ground of our guild," Makarov spoke up again "Tenrou Island."
Oh's and Awe's were heard throughout the whole crowd…
"The six participants for this year's trial are…" The current master gave a big inhale, then eventually exhaled.
"Natsu Dragneel,"
"Alright, I knew it!" the fire dragon slayer spewed flames from his mouth
"Natsu, you did it!" Happy came flying near his partner in joy
"Elfman,"
"I must become an S-Class to be worthy to be called as a man!" the take-over mage exclaimed forwardly
"Cana Alberona,"
"…" the brunette stood silent, a train of thoughts were on her mind
"Levy MacGarden, and finally…"
"I finally got chosen!" widening her eyes, the script mage gasped at the sudden revelation, while her comrades went cheering on and on for her
"Gray Fullbuster…!"
"Hmph…The time has determinately come." Gray inwardly smirked, but thoughts flooded his mind when he realized one thing...
"Lucy…" the ice mage narrowed his eyes, glancing at the young girl beside him who had her eyes glued to the stage ever since Makarov had arrived in front
The dark eyed mage had two choices to choose from, to leave or to stay with Lucy until her memories had come back. But, one mistake may damage their relationship so far…
"Gray." The blond inescapably uttered, the said male froze in his spot "What are you…"
Mademoiselle's Notes:
I know it's supposed to be 8 participants, but I already had things planned out so it lessened down to 6.
I'm in a bad mood so I'm taking it out on this chapter...
A cliff-hanger is a cliff-hanger...sorry :/
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