Hi guys!
Here's the next chapter!
I do not own Fairy Tail, that is Hiro Mashima's work.
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~Normal POV~
Lola groaned as sunlight streamed on her face. In her opinion, it's a little early for waking up. She swears she can hear voices of arguing, probably Natsu and Gray, but that's impossible. There's no way they could be at her apartment so early-
SPLAT!
Lola tears the pillow off her face, a scary purple aura surrounding her. "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU IDIOTS DOING SO EARLY IN THE MORNING?! DO YOU REALIZE THAT PEOPLE ACTUALLY LIVE HERE?!" She continued to yell at them while Erza and Lisanna were sitting at the table, eating the breakfast that Lucia had put in front of them.
"Thanks for breakfast, Lucia. This is really good." Lisanna took a bite from her sunny side up eggs, topped with chopped chives.
"I agree, this is quite delicious. Where did you learn these skills?" Erza asked. Lucia shrugged as she put down three plates for Lola, Natsu and Gray. Lola noticed breakfast right away.
"Alright, now go eat breakfast, okay?" She said with a smile. Gray and Natsu, who were scared for their lives, nodded quickly and went to the table. Lucia finished serving everyone's food before she served herself.
"Thanks for breakfast, Lucia. I really enjoyed it." Lisanna told Lucia, who nodded and went sink to wash off the dishes.
"Lucia, I got the dishes, go eat." Lola appeared right behind Lucia and took the sponge. Lucia stared at her blankly. "You cooked the food, I'll clean it. Okay?" Lucia nodded and walked over to her dresser. She pulled out a white collared tank top with a blue tie and a silver skirt that went midthigh. She walked into the bathroom and five seconds later, she came out fully changed. She wore light blue knee-highs with black shoes (I'm thinking ankle boots would look good). Everyone stared at her wide eyed.
"You can change clothes in five seconds?!" Natsu and Gray asked at the same time.
"That's almost as fast as my requip." Erza stated, and Lisanna agreed.
"I would love to have that ability. Then I wouldn't have to worry about a fashion disaster and being late." Lola appeared at the table. It seems she had finished the dishes quickly. "I mean just imagine it. You slept in late and you have like five minutes to get to the train station. Five seconds later, you're fully dressed and pretty much ready to go." The girls sat there imagining having that ability while Natsu immediately got motion sickness thinking about trains.
"You're such a weirdo, Lola." Natsu said, earning him a bonk on the head.
"Just give me a minute to change clothes, and we can head to the guild." Lola sighed. She walked over to her dresser and pulled out a light blue summer dress and black flats. She walked into her bathroom and a few minutes later, came out fully dressed. "Alright then. Let's go!"
~Mysterious POV~
Now would be the time to attack. I can't wait much longer before the world falls into chaos and destroys itself. Such a pity though. A pretty girl like Lola became the host for the celestial mage Lucy Heartfilia. If I don't strike now... Never mind. Just do this.
"Let's rock."
~Back to Normal POV, at the guild!~
The group walked through the door. By walked, meaning Natsu and Gray burst through the door in a race with Erza on their tails because of their stupid rivalry. Meanwhile, Lola walked through the door like a normal person with Lucia right behind her.
"I can't believe this. Not even 5 minutes after leaving the apartment, those two get into an argument and race to the guild." Lola sighed. Lucia stared blankly and watched Erza punch the two. However, the mini-brawl transformed into a huge one, with Elfman and Gajeel wanting to join. Not wanting to be outclassed, Jet and Droy joined the fight, followed closely by most of the guild.
"See? Look what they started. They're going to destroy the guild hall at this rate. How can we calm these people down?" Lola was greeted by a bright yellow light, and a man wearing sunglasses came forward.
"You summoned me, my fair and beautiful Lucy?" the man asked. Confusion appeared on Lola's face.
"Whoa! Where did you come from? And who's Lucy?" shock appeared on the man's face.
"Don't tell me-"
"Yes, it's quite true, Leo, leader of the zodiac spirits." An unfamiliar voice was heard, and everyone stopped brawling. Natsu noticed Loke.
"Loke? What are you doing here?"
"I was summoned here by this pretty lady." Loke kisses Lola's hand. His expression turns dark as he faces Natsu. "However, there's a more serious note. Where's Lucy?"
Confusion spread on everyone's face. "Lucy? Who's that?"
Lola looks around, confused as well. "I'm afraid you guys have me lost. What is going on?"
"It seems you guys haven't given me any time to explain." The stranger says. He stands at the doorway, his brown hair complementing his green eyes. "The reason for all this confusion is that you have forgotten who Lucy is, and I intend to keep it that way. However, it seems a part of her soul is residing here, and I can't let that happen. Lola Taigamura, you're coming with me!" He begins to advance towards Lola.
"Huh?!"
"Why are you taking Lola?" Erza questioned. The man stops.
"My name is Grimm. I'm a member of the Otherworld Society. You've heard of Celty's Legend, correct?" Erza's eyes go wide.
"Yes. I have. You mean to tell me that she's involved with that legend?! She's a requip mage, not a celestial!"
"That is very correct. If I restored your memories, you might understand. But I won't since I'll have to erase them again. Celty's Legend is the story of two girls who were identical twins and celestial mages. One day, a supernatural force pulled one of the girls, named Celty, and she became the guardian of the universe, also known as the portal of time and space. However, the portal's consciousness is unstable and that of like a teenage girl, so a female celestial mage every thousand years goes missing to maintain the stability. Her existence is erased from the world, and she fades away with time. Our most recent seal was Lucy Heartfilia, a celestial mage from your guild. She became the new seal and is locked away at a shrine in a dimensional hall. Due to her stubborn will, a part of her soul escaped and is residing within Lola. If her soul remains here any longer, the world will fall into chaos and destroy itself." Grimm points at Lola, "That is why I am taking you back with me. Surrender, or I will have to take you by force." Lola stepped back.
"T-that's not fair!"
"It's not, but it has to be done for the good of mankind, or else you will be the one responsible for the destruction of the world. Everyone around you? Dead." He spoke harshly. He walked towards her and grabbed her wrist. But someone else had other ideas. Lucia stepped in between them, and launched a wind attack that sent Grimm flying back ten feet. He stood up and smiled. "Heh. Things got a little interesting. Looks like I'll have to take you by force instead, Lola."
Team Natsu stepped in front of Lola. "You won't be taking Lola away. She's not an object for you to possess." Natsu snarled.
"Yeah, she's a member of Fairy Tail. If you mess with one member," Gray said
"You mess with all of us." Erza finished. The guild stood up, agreeing, and ready to fight. Grimm smirked.
"Very well then. I'll take all of you down." He raised his hand and a bright light flashed. Natsu tried to move, but he was frozen in place, along with the rest of the guild.
"What? What is this magic?!" Erza exclaimed. Grimm walked past her without a second thought and grabbed Lola's wrist.
"That's really funny, I would've thought you guys would have put up a bigger fight. But no matter. I've got what I've come here for." Grimm stroked Lola's jaw, and she fell, unconscious. He picked her up, "Mistress Reneka, I captured the target, and I'm ready to be teleported."
A woman's voice was now heard, "Well done, my good and faithful servant. I shall come personally to deal with this matter instead, since these fairies are so bothersome." A dark circle formed in front of the guild doors, and a young woman stepped out. Her long, silver-white hair went down to her waist and her deep purple-red (Her left eye is purple, her right eye is red.) eyes were piercing. She wore a dark dress that went to the ground, and a black cape on top.
"Lola Taigamura, a fabricated female whose sole purpose was to be Lucy Heartfilia's existing soul in this world. I'd have to say Lucy was clever, but she wasn't clever enough for our force, the Psychic Platoon of the Otherworld Society." She walked forward towards Grimm and Lola. "Are the keys in her possession?" Grimm pulled out the pouch Lola had won from the Bingo day, and revealed the celestial spirit keys. Everyone gasped as they saw the keys. Loke struggled to move, obviously pissed.
"Leave her alone!" Reneka looked in Loke's direction.
"Well, I didn't know Lola was able to summon spirits too. This will be troublesome." She walked over to Loke and caressed the side of his face, making him wince. "I guess I'll have to force-close the gate myself. Don't worry, little Leo. This will only last a second." She leaned up and her lips were just millimeters from his when a blast of magic went her way. She tsked and jumped back, and saw Lucia, who had been immune and channeling energy the entire time. Her eyes were smoldering with fury as she cast another spell from her grimoire. Reneka laughed. "Well this is a surprise. It's rare to see a sorcerer, but one of your caliber is once in a lifetime. To think that you are able to possess the violent grimoire of exotic flowers definitely makes this interesting. What's your name?" Lucia stared at her, not responding. "Oh, you are a natural mute too. This does not bode well for us at all. It's very unfortunate we seem to have met as enemies. However, I don't have time to deal with you, so I'll be taking those keys, Grimm. I'm sure you can handle this one over here." Reneka gestures to Lucia, who was already casting a spell. Grimm nods and hands Reneka the keys.
Lucia didn't hesitate one moment as she launched herself forward and high kicked the side of Grimm's face, sending him flying out of the guild doors. Then she took the opportunity to free Erza, who was frozen right next to her. "Thanks Lucia. You free the others while I take care of Reneka." Lucia nodded and immediately freed Lisanna.
"Thanks Lucia!" Lisanna ran to help Erza but was stopped by Grimm.
"Not so fast, Lisanna Strauss. You will not touch Mistress Reneka." He smirked as he waved his staff and cast a fire spell, sending Lisanna flying back to the wall. However, she was caught by Freed, who quickly set her down and scripted a barrier around Grimm.
"You will not be able to escape this Grimm." Freed said, and nodded toward Lisanna, telling her to go. Lisanna transformed into her takeover cat form and ran towards Reneka. Grimm chuckled.
"Do you honestly believe that this barrier could hold me? I'm afraid you will have to up your antics, Freed Justine."
~Lucy's POV~
Celty held me in a vice-like grip. For such a tiny girl, she was strong! "Celty! I have to save them! My friends are being attacked! Please!" She shook her head.
"I'm sorry Lucy, but I can't allow that. You are my guardian, and if you leave, the universe will come to an end." A sad look appeared on her face, "I really do feel sad that you can never interact with your friends again, but I can't allow you to leave."
Tears stream down my face as I look at the situation in front of me. I've never felt so helpless, just standing by where no one can reach me. "Natsu, I'm so sorry. Fairy Tail, I'm sorry!"
~Natsu's POV~
All of what has been happening is confusing, but somehow, I seem to understand what is happening (What? He's understanding a confusing situation?!). I will never let these people take Lola away from us! I tried to move, but the spell has me locked in place. I refuse to be this helpless! I let out a roar as I strain to break the spell on me. But nothing budged. I was helpless to the situation unless Lucia frees me.
"Natsu, I'm so sorry." My eyes widen. It's her voice. The sweet and angelic voice that seems so familiar. The voice that calls out to me and needs my help. "Please don't forget me. I love you." I hear her cries as she falls into despair. I recognize her voice, but whose is it? I didn't have time to ponder because Lucia had freed me from the spell.
"Thanks Lucia. Keep going and freeing the rest." She nodded and ran off to free Gray, who was around ten feet away. I punched my fists together, and ran off in Erza's direction, ready to fight. "I'm all fired up now!"
~Erza's POV~
I flew back to the wall and requipped into my Black Wing armor, pushing off the wall and aiming for Reneka. Lola was set off to the side, and the keys were nowhere to be found. As long as we defeat Reneka, Lola will be fine for the moment. Then we can figure out what is really going on here. Lisanna ran next to me and transformed into her cat takeover form. "I came to help you, Erza!"
"Alright. Let's find out what's really going on here." Reneka smiled.
"I'm afraid you'll be dead before that can happen. If you had only given us Lola without resistance, we wouldn't have to fight like this." Reneka held her right hand high and a blue shield surrounded her. "See if you can break through this shield!" Her left hand stretched out in front of her and lettering enchantments came out, kind of like chains. Erza dodged the chains and tried to attack from above. But her sword bounced off, and the chains sent her flying back. Lisanna attacked the shield from behind, but she bounced off too. "Oh, I'm sorry. Is the shield too strong for your attacks? Does that mean you forfeit and will let me leave without a scratch?"
"Tch. I'd die before I'd sell out my own friend!" Erza launched herself and requipped into her Purgatory Armor, attacking the shield with a barrage of attacks. Reneka laughed again at the fact that as long as her right hand supported the shield, it would be unbreakable-
Unless a certain fire-breathing maniac is sent flying into the shield, combining with Erza's and Lisanna's magic to shatter the shield. "Impossible! No one can shatter my shield!"
"Sure, no ONE person. But we used a combined power attack, even if it was dumb luck." Lisanna smiled and crouched, ready to pounce again. Reneka smirked.
"Well, looks like I underestimated the lot of you. This won't happen again." Reneka held out Lola right in front of, as a shield. "Only one of you can fight me at a time. If all of you attack me, this girl dies."
"What a dirty trick! I would've thought you would fight cleanly if you have a noble cause to save the world!" Lisanna pounced and attacked Reneka from the side, tackling her. Reneka kicked Lisanna to the other side of the room, letting go of Lola before standing up.
"Ha! YOU want to lecture ME on being noble? A three against one battle is not fighting cleanly if you ask me!" Reneka responded. She walked over to Lisanna and lifted her by the hair, causing Lisanna to cry out.
"Lisanna!" Erza flew towards Reneka and kicked her, sending her flying. She let go of Lisanna, who fell to the floor, wincing in pain. "Lisanna! Are you all right?" Erza could see bruises starting to form on Lisanna's face, along with scratches and cuts from before.
Lisanna stood up. "Yeah. I'll keep fighting, because Lola is our friend!" She nodded at Erza, and they got into a fighting stance, ready to take on Reneka. Reneka stood up, grimacing from the hit she took, especially since she landed in a wall.
"You will not win this fight. Give it up while you still have the chance." Erza said. Behind her, everyone from the guild started to gather behind her, because Lucia had freed everyone. Grimm stood in a wall of enchantments, seemingly in defeat. Reneka looked around and saw that the success of her goal was next to none, now that she was surrounded. Lucia walked in front of Erza, her eyes holding no emotion. She waved her arms, establishing a secret conversation between her and Reneka.
"You have no business asking that, sorcerer." Reneka said. Lucia waved her hands once again.
"Fine. I will leave. But mark my words, the destruction that will follow will have been your doing, not mine." Reneka turned around, ready to exit, but she had other plans.
Reneka quickly cast a magic circle that launched everyone back ten feet. She quickly went over to the unconscious Lola, held up a magic knife, and stabbed it into Lola's heart. Everyone's eyes widened, and after a few seconds, a loud and unfamiliar scream resonated around the guild hall, crying out in terror. Natsu looked at the direction of the screaming and saw the one person he didn't expect to see.
Lucia was the one screaming.
Wahh! I'm so sorry for being a thousand years late with this chapter!
I was so busy, and when I mean busy, I mean BUSY.
What was I thinking, taking a bunch of hard classes in school?!
I also had writer's block and I was dealing with some personal issues, so I had stopped writing for at least a couple months. So I'm very sorry, please forgive me!
I also realize that not all of the previews from the previous chapter are in this one, and that's because I thought this part was a really good place to end the chapter.
I am really, really sorry about this guys.
Please message me if you are confused about the story and I will explain it to you!
Thank you all for supporting me, it really means a lot, so thank you!
~Miku
