Neko: Yo minna! Sorry for not updating… I was super busy…

Natsu: Excuses… excuses…

Neko: Baka! I was busy! I had a lot of homework…

Lucy: Natsu… Leave her alone… atleast se's not quitting on the stories like some other people…

Natsu: I guess…

Neko: Haha… anyways! Here you go! Thanks for the reviews!

Ch7: Training with Yuuki

Lucy POV

All the dragons turned back into their original form. I rode on Yuuki while the others dispersed in their own direction. She took off towards the sky. I held on tight and closed my eyes. I felt myself slipping down. All of a sudden, she stopped. I opened my eyes and saw that we were above the sky. We were so close to the stars. The stars I wanted to reach some day. I stretched my hands towards the closest star, but couldn't touch it.

"You can't touch the stars yet. No matter how hard you try… you won't be able to touch them yet," Yuuki explained.

"I don't get it… you keep saying yet… so does that mean that I will be able to touch it one day?"

"Of course. But first, you need to master all the celestial dragon slayer techniques."

"Well… I can't stand on the air… if I get off, I'll fall right? So how do I train?"

"Can't you see that I'm standing on air right now? Just get off of me."

"Okay."

I sat on her still. I didn't want to risk me and my unborn child's life. Then, Yuuki grabbed me with her tail and let me down. I panicked and screamed because I thought I was falling. Then I looked up and saw that I wasn't falling or anything.

"See? I told you," Yuuki said.

"Okay… okay… so what do I do?"

"Sit and listen to the surrounding."

"What? How is that supposed to get me anywhere?"

"Just do it."

"Hai…hai…" I sat down and listened to the surroundings. I heard nothing. It was hard to breathe. I panted and then heard something. A voice was saying, "Let me guide you. Breathe slowly and do what I say. Take a deep breath and then let it out. You'll feel something different." I did what the voice said and then felt some magical powers entering my body. I opened my eyes and the magic disappeared.

"So… did you hear anything?"

"Yea… I heard a voice… and then I felt something strong and powerful."

"I see… Try saying Celestial Dragon's Roar…"

I sucked the air and said, "Celestial Dragon's Roar!" A little tiny star came out.

"Looks like you got it."

"What do you mean? I wouldn't even be able to kill a fly with that!"

"Indeed… you just need to practice. Now let's go back." I climbed back on Yuuki and she flew down. We arrived in a forest.

"You're going to practice here. Now good luck!" then she left.

"Nani? Nani!? Where are you going!? I thought I was training with you! Not train by myself!"

"I've trained you… you just have to practice!"

She was out of sight in no time… 'Now what am I supposed to do? Start practicing? I mean I would like to learn this as fast as possible… so I guess…' Then, my stomach growled. 'Ugh… I'll look for food first.' I searched for berries or anything edible. I got apples, coconuts, berries, strawberries, and cherries. I settled near the river to catch fishes. I went into the river and tried grabbing the fishes… but I kept missing. After three hours of hard work, I finally got 2 fishes. I threw the fishes at the ground and grabbed wood and leaves. I tried to start a fire by using 2 rocks.

I kept scraping the rocks together, but all that came out were tiny sparks. 'If Natsu were here, it'd be a lot easier. Wait… Natsu… so Igneel! Awww! But I don't know where he's at… and to call him out here just to help me start a fire… that's pathetic. I'll keep doing this… the fire will eventually come.' I kept up my pace at scraping the rocks together and after one more hour, a fire started. I placed the 2 fishes above the fire and then started to eat the berries, cherries, and apples. I waited for the fish to be cooked enough and then dug in. After eating, I got thirsty, so I cracked the coconut and started drinking the coconut juice. After, I put more wood in the fire and slept near it so I won't be too cold.

I woke up the next morning feeling like that one time I switched bodies with Gray. It was freezing. The fire died. 'Gah! This means I have to make another fire… you know what… no… I'm going to warm myself up by practicing.'

I got up and stretched. I didn't want to pull a muscle or break my bones or anything. After, I yelled, "Celestial Dragon's Roar!" This time, a couple of stars and bright light came out. I was so happy.

"Celestial Dragon's Claw!" A bright light formed beneath my feet stars were being thrown out… but it didn't hurt me… instead, it went through me.

"Celestial Dragon's Iron Fist!" A bright light engulfed both of my hands and I leaped for a tree. I broke the tree.

I jumped for another tree and shouted "Celestial Dragon's Wing Attack!" Not only that tree, but all the other tree's broke apart too. I shouted all the other attacks I heard from Natsu and the others. Each time, more trees would be destroyed. I practiced them all over again and was good at each one of them.

I knew that I was a quick learner, but, I mastered it like it was nothing! It only took one day to master them. Well… it was probably thanks to Natsu, Wendy, and Gajeel because I've seen them do these techniques before. Probably because I'm a celestial wizard too.

I began to run around so I can run faster. I also wanted to explore the forest. As I ran through the forest, I noticed that the Dragon Realm's forest is just like a regular forest. I tested my smelling senses. I could tell it's gotten better. But not as good as Natsu's. I sniffed the air and ran towards the castle. I ran for 3 straight hours to get to the castle. I opened the door and said, "Tadaima…"

"Oh Lucy… Welcome Back…" Yuuki greeted while drinking tea.

"Why'd you leave me there alone! With no food or supplies! I could've died! My child could've died!"

"But you didn't die. I knew you were going to master it fast… just like your mother did. And your child's fine. I can sense her from here."

"Her? How do you know it's going to be a girl?"

"Well… I am a dragon after all…"

"I guess… but… PUNISHMENT time!"

"You think you can punish me just because you know Celestial Dragon Slaying?"

"No… because I am the princess…"

"Oh… right… I forgot…"

"Yeah… you have to wear a maid outfit and follow my orders for the rest of the day."

"Sheesh… Pregnant women sure are demanding… and scary…" Yuuki went into the changing room and came out wearing a maid outfit. I laughed at her. It scary how she matches it so well. I spent the rest of my day ordering her around. I took a good long nap because tomorrow, I'll be training with Igneel… and I hope this time… he trains me for reals… unlike Yuuki…

Neko: Yeah… pretty lame… but I don't want to skip the training either…

Lucy: I was so cool…

Neko: yes… you were… haha… well… review! Until next time!