Hi, guys! So sorry for not updating in a long time…
REALLY, I AM! o
I'll try to make it up to you guys with this chapter, even if it's short…
Disclaimer: Nope, still don't own Fairy Tail.
Memories of the Heart
Chapter 4: Of Monsters and Melodies
Normal P.O.V.
Ran spent the next few days finding out information about the male guild members, writing down their stories and talking about what they know of themselves. That's what she did in every guild. She spent about a week obtaining clues about her brother and more so.
But it was about high time that she had some fun.
Seeing our beloved female character write with so much intensity (so much that she didn't even notice getting hit with a beer bottle at the back of the head), a shocked Lucy decided to make a suggestion, "Ran, why don't you go on a mission with us? I'm sure the others would like to see your magic."
The black-haired girl looked up, "Us?"
"Me, Natsu, Gray, Erza and Wendy," Lucy replied, "Oh, and Happy and Charle too."
Ran smiled, "Okay. What kind of mission is it?"
"Just to get rid of some monsters," says Lucy, "The everyday kind of mission."
"Every day is an understatement." Ran stated cheerfully.
As mages, both Lucy and Ran have learned that monsters never seem to run out on Earthland. Which was a good and a bad thing. Good because mages get to exterminate them. Bad because…well, they're monsters.
"When are we leaving?"
"LUCY, COME ON!" Natsu yelled from outside of the guild.
"Does that answer your question?" Lucy giggled.
"Alright then," Ran said as she stood up and grabbed her bag, "Let's go!"
"Urgh…" Natsu groaned in his seat.
Ran kept her distance, unsure of what to do, "What's wrong with him?"
"Everything."
Lucy elbowed Gray in the ribs.
"He gets motion sickness…" Gray says, rubbing his sore chest.
"Wendy…Troia…" The Fire Dragon Slayer begged, his hand outstretched to try and reach her.
"Sorry, Natsu-san…" Wendy sighed, "I can only use it in an emergency."
"Th-this is…an emergency…" Natsu blurted out before he covered his mouth.
Erza makes a look of sympathy, "Here, you can rest on me."
"N-no…it's o-"
BAM!
Natsu was out like a light.
"Men…" Charle sighed.
Ran sweatdropped, but grinned anyway.
"WE'RE HERE!" Natsu screamed in delight.
"Listen, Natsu!" Erza grabbed his scarf before he was able to run off, "You mustn't go overboard this time. Remember, Ran is here. Understand?"
"Aye!" Natsu saluted.
"Everyone!" Wendy captures everyone's attention by pointing in the distance, "I think that's the monster!"
The group turned to see an ugly beast with four horns and four legs charging toward them.
Natsu ran to the front, "I'll handle it! Fire Dragon's-"
"Melody: Bel Canto!" Ran yelled. She then released a beautiful high note, stopping the beast and getting its attention.
"Melody: Note Wave!"
A wavy full musical staff crashed into the monster's head, ending with random notes in the end.
The others watched in awe and surprise.
"O-oi! Leave us some, Ran!" Gray called out, receiving a smirk from the said female, "Ice Make: Lance!"
"Arms!" Wendy yelled. Different colours glowed around the team.
"Open, gate of the Bull!" Lucy cried, "Taurus!"
Without hesitation, Erza attacked as well, "Requip! Moon Glimpse!"
The three attacks hit the monster directly, knocking it over.
"What!" Natsu screamed in dismay, "It can't be down like that so easily! I didn't even get to hit it!"
As if sensing Natsu's displeasure, the monster slowly got up, obviously struggling doing so.
"Yeah, my turn!" The pink-haired mage cheered whilst flying into the air (courtesy of Happy) and delivered the final blow.
"Fire Dragon's Wing Attack!"
The monster was sent flying as soon as the attack collided with its body, setting it on fire.
"Yay, the mission's done!" Happy jumped around in joy.
"That was easy." Gray plainly stated with half-lidded eyes.
"GAH!" Lucy cried, catching everyone's attention, "THE TOWN!"
The team turned to see the town in the distance…
And the monster-who was currently on fire-landing right in it.
"NOOO!" Lucy cried as she began running towards the town.
"Oh no!" Wendy followed on Charle.
"The townspeople!" Erza shouted in shock, "Everyone, get to the town and stop those flames!"
"AYE SIR!"
"Oh man, we are so in trouble…"
All but Ran hurried in the town's direction, leaving her behind. The black-haired girl just stood there, staring at the fire in the distance as it lit up several rooftops and more with interest.
'That's funny…why does this look so familiar?'