Just feel like updating. I'm slowing brewing the plot even though I sped pass some of the scenes.
I wonder how I fare. As usual reviews are appreciated. Thank you so much!
Chapter 12: Each with their own Difficulties
In the sky over Edolas, there were floating islands which floated with magic.Due to the effect from some kind of magic, the floating islands were dropping from the sky one after another. Wendy who was sharp in observation had noticed that one of the islands seemed to have deviated from the course and it was approaching Charles' homeland, Extalia.
Having heard of Wendy's news, Charles and Happy rushed to Extalia to see the Queen. Lucy and Ciel had left to look for Tsuna who had not returned since he ran off in a huff. Happy was not born in Extalia, hence Extalia was really unfamiliar to him but he decided to follow Charles.
"I'm with you, Charles!" Happy declared.
"I'll stay here in case Tsuna-san, Lucy-san and Ciel-san come back and can't find us." Wendy decided.
Charles did not know whether she should laugh or cry when Happy offered to help her. The annoying blue Exceed did not know of her identity as a princess of Extalia. She thought she could do this alone and wouldn't need his help.
However, the result was unexpected. Queen Chagot was out and no one was willing to listen to Charles to evacuate from the island as they were afraid of trouble and they did not want to poke their noses in the matters unrelated to them. The Exceeds Army accused Charles of lying and ordered an arrest on them despite Charles trying very hard to convince them especially the advisor. Happy was of course was shocked when Charles revealed her identity as the princess of Extalia.
"Believe me! Many lives will be lost if the island crashes into Extalia!" Charles landed on her knees and cried.
"Your highness must have been corrupted by the human during this period of time! Get them!"
Happy was not born there, but as a fellow Exceed, he would do his part to save his comrades, to save Charles and himself as well as the Exceeds of Extalia. He could feel for Charles when she cried and begged them to evacuate. Tears fell from his eyes down his cheeks. He was determined that he would stand up for Charles. Happy clenched his tiny fists and walked to her front. Happy was not Happy.
"Shut up! Charles is not lying! We are Fairy Tail Mages! We will not abandon our comrades!" Happy bawled at the two Exceeds who ordered for their capture. His expression was something unseen of. He was in fury.
"Happy…" Charles cried. This was the first time she called him by his name instead of male-cat which she always addressed him as all this while.
"Let's go!" Happy grabbed her hands and ran. If the palace guards would not help, they would inform the other exceeds and ask them to evacuate themselves instead.
"Men!" This Exceed who had a "handsome" face of Ichiya, known as Nichiya sighed.
"Oyoyoyoyo!" Nadi a taller exceed who was always shaking his hand shook his head.
"We are going to save everyone!" Happy declared while grabbing Charles' hand and run down the corridor of the palace. "We are going to save them no matter what!"
"Princess Charles had been poisoned by the filth of human world and was kidnapped by an unknown Exceed! Go forth! Capture them both!" Nabu ordered as Happy and Charles fled.
Wendy was waiting for them. They could not afford to fall here. They were after all, Mages of Fairy Tail. "It's okay that they don't believe us, we will save them! We are going to protect Charles' homeland. Wendy and the rest will not give up either. We will defeat the dark mage Zeref and save them all!" Happy hopped on to a rolling cart and caught Charles's hand pulling her on it. "Believe in them!"
"Yes!" Charles was influenced by Happy's never-say-die spirit. Happy didn't know Zeref's identity. Charles did not have the heart to tell him the truth. She was selfish. To save Extalia, she was willing to sacrifice Natsu.
After that, the two Exceeds met up with Wendy and informed them about Extalia's reaction. Wendy's eyes widened. At this rate, Extalia would end up like Cait Shelter.
"There is no need to be afraid, Charles. I will be with you. We will save Extalia from destruction." Wendy patted the head of the white Exceed and smiled. She had come to terms for what had happened with Cait Shelter. She would do what she felt was right. She decided to meet up with the Queen personally.
After that, the two Exceeds met up with Wendy and informed them about Extalia's reaction. Wendy's eyes widened. At this rate, Extalia would end up like Cait Shelter.
"There is no need to be afraid, Charles. I will be with you. We will save Extalia from destruction." Wendy patted the head of the white Exceed and smiled. She had come to terms for what had happened with Cait Shelter. She would do what she felt was right. She decided to meet up with the Queen personally.
It had been a day since Tsuna ran off from the hotel. He had read his mother's book and was sitting on a rock in the wood deep in thought alone. He could not believe that Zeref was actually the name of a dark magic. He always had this impression that Zeref was a dark mage which was just like the black-haired guy they encountered back at Cait Shelter and the death magic was one part of his magic.
Perhaps, he should just be honest to Ciel about his secret and his mission entrusted by his late mother. They were husband and wife. She had the right to know.
Little did he expect that Ciel and Lucy managed to locate him. Ciel walked up straight to Tsuna and shouted at him at his back.
"Shouldn't you be coming back by now? Everyone is worried about you? What are you mad about? I'm sorry for saying what I shouldn't have said." Ciel pouted when she tried to get her last sentence out. However, Tsuna was not even listening to her. He was still deep in his own thought and ignoring her. It was not like him. Lucy got frustrated at his attitude and spoke up.
"What's wrong with you? Just tell us! My sister is worried about you!"
Tsuna used his two hands to support his forehead in his deep-in-thought position. He finally responded.
"I should be the one saying sorry to you. I'm sorry, Ciel for making you worried. I'm thinking I should be honest with both of you."
The girls were surprised.
"I believe Lucy, that you have read the book, "Daybreak" right? My teacher asked you to do so."
Lucy sweat dropped. As expected from the genius disciple of Jellal, he knew. "I better admit." She thought to herself. "Brother-in-law, why are you reading that book? That book was written by the late Elie Dragneel of the eradicated famous Dragneel Clan. I can read and understand the content despite it being covered by a certain sealing magic".
Tsuna did not seem to be listening to her and he continued to talk. Daybreak reported the origin of Zeref. Zeref was a magic with its own consciousness. Zeref select its user and not everybody can control it. Because of that, whoever possessed Zeref will appear as a black-haired boy like the boy they had met at Cait Shelter. The wilting of the plants was the characteristic of the magic.
"The book had stated that Zeref was the result from numerous experiments the Magic Council did to keep the world in order. However, none of its users were able to keep that power in control. They killed many and were ultimately destroyed. It was a mage from the Dragneel Clan who was eventually able to seal it. Since then, Zeref was watched over by the Clan over the next generations".
"The Dragneel Clan was wiped out nine years ago, weren't they?" Lucy asked.
"Yes. Just because of some idiot who activated the magic and went berserk killing all in his path because he can't control the power". Tsuna replied.
"But Zeref was sealed by Elie Dragneel with her life at the end right? Unfortunately, they were not able to escape from the fate of being wiped out." Lucy commented sadly.
"No, her offspring survived. Sealing Zeref was their mission even if it costed them their lives. It's time for them to act and I shall be the one who will accomplish this mission in the name of Dragneel Clan".
Lucy paused a while before dropping her jaw. She could not believe her ears. "Does that mean you are from the Dragneel Clan? You must be kidding me!" Lucy pulled her hair and exclaimed. "And Natsu was also a mage from the Dragneel Clan?"
Ciel on the other hand, did not seem to be surprised. She was listening attentively. Her husband finally revealed his secret he had been keeping from her all along. She could somehow understand him. From what she understood, Zeref was a dangerous magic. There would be no return if he decided to battle against the mage who possessed Zeref. Even so, it was a mission from his Clan.
"I didn't realise you are carrying such a heavy burden. Will we be able to help you?" Ciel asked finally.
"We may be facing the mage who possessed the magic next. As it is an extremely dangerous magic, we need to be really careful. Even I'm not confident in defeating him. It was my mistake for not realizing the boy we met that day was the one who holds the magic. My mother had sealed the magic along with his memory. However, I didn't expect Etherion to be a catalyst to revive this power which had been sleeping in his body. It was all my fault. I'm sorry. I wish to be alone for now. Both of you just go back to the hotel first. I will meet up with you later on". Tsuna requested. The girls did not really understand his words. Lucy wanted to ask more but was stopped by Ciel.
"Lucy and I will be going back first. Come back early ok?"
"Wait…" Lucy cried but Ciel denied her. With that, Ciel dragged Lucy away and left Tsuna alone in his thoughts.
The fact was that Tsuna was hiding his tears from them. He could not let them know he was crying. He should have noticed that the boy they encountered back then was no other than his twin brother, Natsu. His appearance changed because of Zeref. Tsuna felt like a jerk for not recognizing him being his twin or rather he refused to acknowledge the possibility of him being his twin brother. Natsu must be greatly hurt by that. To think they were twins.
"I'm sorry, Brother. If it wasn't for my carelessness, the dark magic in your body wouldn't have awakened".
Tsuna let out all his tears of frustration. That was what his mother meant before she passed on. She must have known that Tsuna would have to kill him one day with her precognition and ask him to destroy Zeref. He would be forced to destroy his twin. But how could he do that to his dearest brother?