Chapter 3: Learning more about my magic.
It was dark by the time I got back to the guild hall. Erza went back to her room at Fairy Hills.
Most of the guild was asleep on the ground or left to go to there rooms. Makarov was sitting on the counter talking to Laxus and Gildarts.
"Oh Drake!" Makarov said as I walked through the front door. "We were just talking about you"
"We heard you're fighting Natsu tomorrow." Laxus said cooly.
"Ye-yea I am." I mumbled.
"We look forward to seeing what you got, we may let you join if you have what it takes." Makarov said in a serious tone.
"Hey Gramps we never said that." Laxus said to Makarov.
"I will give it everything I got." I said.
"Well you're room is going to be that medical room from before so just sleep there tonight, there should be some more comfortable sleep clothes in the wardrobe." Makarov said.
"Thank you." I said to them both.
I got into my room and changed into the shorts and gray t-shirt they gave me. As soon as I hit the bed I fell asleep.
I woke up the next day and saw it was about 10:00 AM. I got out of bed, showered and changed into the newly washed clothes i wore yesterday.
I walked to the main hall to see the guild is as awake as in the middle of the day, with fighting, yelling, and food everywhere. I smiled as I walked in.
"Good morning." Lucy said with a smile as she handed me a plate of waffles.
"Thank you and good morning to you too." I said as i took the plate of waffles.
We walked to a table containing Erza, Natsu, Gray, Juvia, Lisanna, Gajeel, Levy, Jet, Droy, Romeo, and Wendy.
"I'm all fired up for my fight today!" Natsu shouted as Lucy and I sat down at the table.
"Hey, You're too loud." Gajeel said assertively to Natsu.
"Everyone this is Drake, a new guest here." Lucy explained to everyone at the table.
"Hey aren't you the one that flew through the ceiling?" Romeo asked me.
"Haha yea thats me." I said slightly embarrassed.
"You saved me a hell of a lot of time knocking out flames for brains over here." Gray laughed. "I was about to anyway so thanks."
"Excuse me?" Natsu asked.
"You heard me." Gray retorted.
Both dragged each other away to fight.
"Those two never grow up." Erza sighed as she got up from the table.
"Its quite humorous I think." I said before stuffing my face with some great waffles.
I then looked across the table to see fifteen year old Wendy.
"Wow shes beautiful." I thought as I stared at her.
She looked at me for a fraction of a second and frowned, then turned her head sideways as if to purposely ignore me.
"Wonder what that was about." I thought as I turned my attention to see Erza knock out Gray and Natsu while saying they are too loud.
"Well I should go get ready for my match." I said as I got up.
"More training?" Erza asked as she walked back over with two knocked out mages.
"You bet, see ya then." I said as I walked towards the front door.
"Do you think he realizes that his amount of magic power is insanely high yet?" Levy asked.
"No, but lets have him figure that out." Erza said as she sat back down.
I make my way to the training field alone and start practicing for my fight with Natsu. The fight is in three hours so I have time.
Lets see so I have the "flames" down, what else can I do?
What if I were to try other things besides fire
I put focus into the ground around and a wall of blue magic power appears around me.. I then focus onto the ground a few feet away from me, obtaining the same results.
This is interesting. Its as if energy magic has no boundaries.
I keep trying new ways to see the boundaries of my magic. I make spiked versions in front of me, for attacking ranged opponents. I make weapons like swords, shuriken, and a shield.
Suddenly an announcement is heard all over the training field, and Everyone suddenly stops.
The announcer's voice rang across the training field. "Everyone please come to the arena for the fight between Natsu "The Salamander" Dragoneel and Drake "The Survivor"! The fight is in two hours. BE THERE!"
"Survivor huh? That is what I am isn't it.
"I should probably stop wasting magic energy and go rest up then." I thought to myself.
I decide to go back to guild for the last two hours before the fight. I sit down at the bar and get a water and a bowl of beef soup.
"Mmmm thats some good stuff" I thought while indulging in some delicious soup.
"Hey there" Someone said from behind me.
I turn around to see its Romeo.
"Hey Romeo" I said as he took a seat next to me.
"I just wanted to get to know you more, sense we are both guys and around the same age." He said.
"Are we the only guys around here with this age?" I asked him.
"Ya, Wendy and Asuka are the only other two around our age and they're both girls obviously." He said.
"I see. Where is Asuka?" I asked him.
"On a mission with her parents, she should be back in an hour or so."
"I see. Also why does Wendy not pike me so much?" I asked.
"I don't know really, when you get brought up in a conversation, she usually doesn't talk." He admitted.
"Interesting." I said. "So any tips for fighting Natsu."
"Do not get hit. I know that sounds like a given but its important to know when fighting Natsu. When he gets a combo on you, it doesn't stop."
"I see. Anything else?" I asked.
"Don't waste magic power on huge finishing moves against him. He wont stay down." He stated.
"Figured as much." I replied.
I continue to my soup as Romeo checks the clock.
"Ah I got to go." He said as he stood up.
"Where you goin?" I asked.
"To the arena to watch your fight." He said with a smile.
"That is in an hour you know." I said.
"Got to go claim my front seats with Erza and them. I'm looking forward to you fight. Good luck!" He shouted as he ran out the door.
"An hour huh." I mumbled to myself.
"Don't worry too much about your fight Drake, I know you will do fantastic." Mirajane said with a smile as she walked over to pick up my dishes.
"Thanks Mirajane." I said back with a smile.
"Well I guess I should head on over." I said aloud as I got up from the bar stool.
"Good luck Drake! I know you will do well!" She said with a wave.