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Natsu: Can you stop raving and start this thing? I'm already falling asleep.
Erza: Natsu, you need to learn to show more respect. This girl is working hard.
Me: -sweatdrop- Let's start!
Every day, Natsu, Gray, Erza, and Lisanna would go to Lucy's apartment to look for anything that would help in their search. Good thing was that the apartment was still under Lucy's name. In fact, the landlady wasn't aware Lucy was gone. But that wasn't going to help that Lucy was still missing, and that no leads have turned up.
One week later, the team was about ready to give up. They collapsed on the floor and stared at the ceiling, exhaustion and worry clouding their eyes. At this point, anything would help.
"Come on, guys. Just one more hour…" Natsu tried to sit up but collapsed back down. He stared at the ceiling, wondering what could cause this to happen. As his eyes lightly skimmed the ceiling blindly, they fell on a slight bump in the ceiling. He hasn't seen that before. His eyes widening, he jumped up with newfound energy and stared at the bump.
"Do you see something, Natsu?" Erza asked, a look of hope crossing her face.
"Yeah," He responded, "I don't remember ever seeing this." He pointed at the bulge in the ceiling. He jumped up and lightly poked it.
"Don't do that idiot. It could be dangerous!" Gray yelled. He jumped up and something hard fell on his head. He stumbled back and rubbed his head. "Ow! What was that for, pyro!?"
"It wasn't me, ice princess! It was something that fell from the ceiling!"
Lisanna picked up the object and gasped. "No… It can't be…" She opened the pouch to reveal gold and silver keys.
Erza looked over Lisanna's shoulder and gasped even louder. "Those are Lucy's. Her keys were hidden in the ceiling." As Erza said this, the room took on a dark red tone. Outside the window everything had turned black.
~Erza's POV~
As I had pondered over why Lucy's gate keys were in the ceiling, something activated in the room. "Could this be the effect of a malicious spell?" I asked aloud. Nothing was making sense at the moment, and whatever was happening, couldn't be good. Before I had time to figure out what was going on, magic runes appeared on the ground. My eyes widened at what I saw. It read:
The portal of time and space is to sleep
While a celestial mage's slumber shall keep.
In accordance to a prophecy of doom,
Perish will happen in this very room.
To save the life of not one, but many
You must face the rather uncanny
By the sunset of the flower moon
Or else a life's end shall be soon.
"Erza, what does this mean?!" Lisanna asked, rather panicked. Natsu and Gray stared at the message, shocked into stillness of the possible meaning. I stared at the runes even more.
"This can't be real… No way… Lucy is involved with a legend that shouldn't exist?!" the memory of a story I had read in my younger days came to mind. It was about a powerful mage who was used as a seal to prevent the portal of time and space from collapsing. Now that I take note, the seal was a female celestial mage. If the seal was broken, another female celestial mage was chosen and immediately sealed away. If the seal wasn't cast fast enough, the portal would warp and destroy the entire universe as we knew it. I thought it was just a legend, not one thought that could be absolutely real.
"A…. L-Legend?" Lisanna squeaked.
"I'm afraid so. These runes are exact quotes of a legend. This legend foretells of a female celestial mage being used as a seal to prevent the destruction of the universe." I explained quietly. We'll have to act fast. Whatever we do, it has to be quick. Lucy only has a short time before we lose her forever. "We have to hurry and get out of here!" I yelled. I ran to the window and tried to open it. Not budging an inch, I then punched the glass.
~Natsu's POV~
All this time, I've had a weird feeling towards Lucy. Its kind like I want to protect her forever, and never let her see the face of harm. I'm not sure I can do that now, because I can't find her. I love her swaying golden hair, her chocolate brown eyes, and her bright smile that can light up a room everywhere she goes. If only there was a way for me to tell her that. My thoughts were interrupted by a loud yell from Erza.
Snapping back into my senses, I see her try to pull the window up. It wouldn't budge. I saw her punch it with no luck. Realizing the desperation of our situation, I ran to the window and punched it as hard as I could. No chance either. Gray and Lisanna followed up and used magic to try and break the window. The window still held up.
"Damn it!" I yelled. "None of our attacks are working!" We just found a clue about Lucy, but now we still can't get to her!
"We should combine our attacks." Lisanna said quietly.
"Yeah. We should." Gray agreed.
"Alright, on my count. 1… 2… NOW!" Erza yelled. We hit the window with all our strength in a combined attack. The window shattered completely, but we were bathed in a white light. My vision turned foggy and I collapsed on to the ground. But there was no mistaking the sound I heard. The sound of her crying.
"I'm sorry, everyone. I'm sorry!" She cried even louder. My heart wrenched at the sorrowful tone in her beautiful, angelic voice.
"Lu… cy…." I tried to call, but my vision blacked out.
~Lucy's POV~
Will I ever get out of this dreadful place? I can't see anything still. It feels like it has been a million years. Where is everyone? Erza, Gray, Happy, Wendy, and Levy? Natsu… Where are you? Please help me!
Later on, I stare up. If I even know what "up" is. Darkness surrounds me. Suddenly, a white light appears. Without a second thought, I run towards it, hoping to escape this sad little world. When I reach the light, a huge device of some kind stands in front of me. I walk forward and touch it, not even thinking.
"Dearie! Who's there?" the machine cried out. I yelp and jump back.
"I-I'm sorry!" I apologize profusely. I bowed my head down. "I didn't mean to, I didn't even know what I was-" I was interrupted by the sound of laughter. A machine was laughing at me!
"How dare you call me a machine?! That is very rude!" the machine spoke, offended. I yelp again. Great, it can read my mind too! "Thank you very much I can! After all, you're the new guardian!"
"H-HUH?! Guardian?!" None of this makes sense! I'm a guardian?! Of what?!
"In Earthland, they call it a seal. You see, I'm the portal of time and space." It spoke, talking in an as-a-matter-of-fact tone. "I keep the universe in a moving state, allowing time to pass on. However, I'm actually quite unstable. You see, my power can also warp and destroy everything if left idle too long. Therefore, my origins rely on the power of a female celestial spirit mage to serve as a seal. Her guardianship keeps me in check. You are my new guardian!"
My head swam, trying to wrap my head around this. My magic power prevents this portal from destroying everything as we know it. But what about-
"They'll never see you again." The portal spoke. My eyes widened.
"Never see them again?" I reconfirmed. I'll never see Fairy Tail again?
"You misunderstood. You can see them, but they won't see you. As a guardian, you can also watch over whatever you please."
"What if I want to talk to them?"
"You would take on a different identity entirely. New appearance, new personality, and different memories. I'm afraid in order to go to Earthland to see them, you won't remember anything about your current self. You see, your real body is actually sealed in a shrine, maintained in a comatose state. I'm sorry, but that is how I work."
I fell to my knees, face in my hands. The tears leaked out in streams that I couldn't control. "I'm sorry, everyone. I'm sorry!" I was not ready for this. Why me? Why did I have to be a part of this?! I didn't think much before I heard his voice.
"Lu… cy…" Natsu's voice rang in my head. I called out, my voice in a loud wail.
"NATSUUU!"
~Normal POV~
The guild members were sprawled all over the place, their guild hall a mess. Natsu, Gray, Erza, and Lisanna squinted their eyes as the sun beam lit on them. They were lying on the floor of the Fairy Tail guild, with major migraines pounding in their heads.
"Ow…. My head hurts." Natsu winced. It seems he partied with the guild the night before. He stood up slowly, and turned around to see two girls standing at the guild doors. One of them wore a light sundress that went to her calves, paired with black hair that reached her knees and with eyes of a deep grey. The girl next to her wore a half t-shirt and shorts that reached mid-thigh. She had short black hair in a pixie-fringe paired with hazel eyes. The one with long hair carried an aura of kindness, while the other girl was a mystery. The one with long hair spoke first.
"U-um… Is this the Fairy Tail guild?"
And that's it for this chapter! Hoped you really liked it! If you are confused or have questions, feel free to ask! I don't bite!
Lucy: Um, Mikuri? What am I doing here right now?
Me: I need someone to talk to!
Happy: Why won't you talk with me? I'm the cute one!
Me: Now the conversation has turned awkward…. So bye bye till the next update!