A/N: Hello everyone! Thanks for coming back xD
Remember back in Ch. 6 I introduced the book, "Butterfly"? Well it's actually the story outline of a MV from one of my favorite K-pop bands, BTS! Where are all the ARMYs at x)
Here's the link to the video: watch?v=Bt8648TNX1M
BTW: HAPPY 4TH OF JULY WHOOO!
'MERICA~
Without futher ado, here's the next chapter!
2 days left...
The exams ended successfully. No serious injuries were done and all the students that were ready to graduate passed. To Lucy's suprise, their team work was what made them stronger although there were some teams that were stronger as an individual rather than in teams. It happens.
But all students were graded fairly. Some students even admired her battles that they were wondering what kind of guild Fairy Tail was. Of course Lucy described to them about the guild to the best of her abilities and even sharing her experiences with them.
There were even some students who are fans of her! They asked for her autograph and experiences being a celestial mage. Lucy even got the chance to show off her spirits. Boy did Aquarius love getting all the attention.
Zero did some serious research on the school and mingle among the students to try to make a decision whether he wanted to stay or not.
But watching Lucy fight in the exam, deep down he knew that he had already made the decision.
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When Lucy had said her goodbyes in the wee morning at 7am, she didn't expect to run into Zero at the train station, as if he was waiting for her.
"You're late, Lucy. I already got our tickets. The train leaves in ten minutes." Zero began walking in the direction of the platform without waiting a response from Lucy.
"Whaat... Zero! What are you doing here?" Lucy managed to let out when she caught up to Zero.
"Isn't it obvious, I'm waiting for the train." Zero nonchalantly said without looking at Lucy.
Lucy, not being able to take the indirect talking much longer, reacted to her annoyance and smacked Zero on the side of his head, somewhat gently.
Zero clutched the spot where Lucy hit him, glaring down at the blonde girl. Although they were almost the same height, Zero's neck was longer, allowing himself to be taller than Lucy by unoticeably two inches.
"What did you do that for? Ugh geez, that's hurts!" To think he thought Lucy looked like a gentle girl but she turns out to be violent. Maybe he should have gotten the signs the way she acted on the train.
"I did it cause you were annoying me. Damn it, Zero, answer when someone's talking to you!" Lucy gave Zero the stink eye, waiting for him answer.
When he hesitated to answer, Lucy raise her hand above his head.
"Alright, alright. I get it... It's just that I have things I want to think over."
"Hmm that's a good idea."
The two stayed in silence until the train came fifteen minutes later. All aboard the train for another two hours back to Magnolia.
Back at the guild, without Natsu or Gajeel around, it was easy to organize the guild and plan for the celebration that'll take place the next two days.
Mirajane and Erza hustle around the guild, making changes to the scenary and putting up decorations. It'll be easy to fool Natsu and Gajeel if they question the merry mood. Mirajane was in charge of the food and decorations while Erza wanted to be in charge of the desserts (mostly strawberry shortcake) and the distractions. Since she was good at it. And the perfect way to get Natsu and Gajeel rile up is if she makes them pick a fight with each other.
They plan to make the distraction later today, when Lucy gets back to report her mission to Mirajane (even though the distraction is only for their amusement). Then! That's when the plan will get set to motion. Of course if Levy is here, Gajeel will most likely be present. Natsu will be coming sometime soon to wait for Lucy to come back.
Judging that since this is Lucy they're talking about, if she comes home before noon, she'll shower and freshen up before come visit the good. So by then, it should be in the afternoon.
The other guild members didn't even bother questioning the girls' unusual behavior or the fact that they were transforming the guild. Or rather, no one would dare to question the strongest females in the guild.
As they give each other approvals, Mirajane returned to behind the bar while Erza took a seat next to the request board, examining a mission that would be perfect for 'The Strongest Team' in the guild to go on after the celebration.
Lucy and Zero had gotten off the train and were making their ways towards their home. While Zero lives in the middle of Magnolia, Lucy lives more closer to Fairy Tail, on the outskirts of the center of the town.
Zero had invited Lucy to his family's bakery for a rest since they hadn't really had time to rest. Lucy was quick to accept the offer. Secretly she was also curious to hear about any stories about Natsu.
The bakery smell of fresh baked bread, inviting both the hungry mages inside. Mr. Baker greeted Zero with an excited smell, immediately leaving the oven to hug his son on the other side of the counter.
"Zero, my boy is home! How was your journey, do tell papa. Oh! Actually let mama know you're home so she can finish early and we'll meet at home." Mr. Baker smiled, releasing his son from the tight hug.
"Oh boy, who do we have here? You left to go to school but came with a girlfriend. A beautiful at that. Good job, my boy." Mr. Baker patted Zero's back, joyfully, not listening to both mages' rejection of the thought of it.
"Dad! She's Lucy, from Fairy Tail. We met on the way and found out we were heading to the same location so we traveled together for quite a bit. I barely met her two days ago."
"Oh is that so." Turning to finally face Lucy, Mr. Baker's smile was as excited as it was ever, "Thank you for taking care of my son, Lucy. I hope he wasn't too much of a handful. By the way, you can call me Mr. Baker." Lucy firmly shook his hand before smiling kindly.
"Oh no, Mr. Baker, Zero was quite a fun person to travel with. His power is unique as well."
"That's good. This boy here is our pride and joy. Well besides our bakery." A sudden thought began to click in Mr. Baker's mind, "Now now, I don't have time to idle around. Zero, go and tell mama you're home. She was so worry this pass days."
Mr. Baker packed a small snack for both Lucy and Zero and send them off to Mrs. Baker.
"I actually thought your parents would be working together. What does she do then?"
Zero gave her a smug look. "You'll like me even more, Lucy. Mom owns a bookstore in downtown Magnolia."
Lucy's eyes turn into hearts, "Well then, I know where exactly that is then!"
Zero followed Lucy's dust as she ran happily to her favorite store, even more than the stationary store.
"Hello!" Lucy grinned at the lady behind the counter who greeted her with the same smile until Zero walked in, following Lucy.
"I'm home, mom." Zero walked to give Mrs. Baker a hug while Lucy decided to give them privacy by looking around the bookstore for any new released books.
"Mom, you know Lucy right? We met on the way and decided to travel together for a bit."
"Oh my my, you are very lucky, Zero. Lucy's a wonderful girl."
The two carried on their conversation until Lucy began to yawn. The clock on the wall inform her it was definitely time to go home and then visit the guild.
"I'll be leaving now, Zero, Mrs. Baker. Goodbye." Lucy waved at the mother and son before taking off with her sandwich, feeling a bit excited to see everyone.
I hope Natsu isn't that mad at me for leaving him behind.
A/N: Short chapter because the next chapters will be telling of other events that happened while Lucy was gone, and I didn't really know how to end the chapter...
I'm sorry! But I really wanna write about everyone ~
So see you then!
