I'm writing this in the dead of the night.
I'm on my Grandparents house boat and it's so small and compact I can hear every nasally breath they take.
It's scary. . Not to mention the gentle rocking of the ocean underneath me as I'm trying to write. I never did have sea legs.
God help me.
Besides my unreasonable terror of the ocean here's my update.
Thanks for all your previous support. You guys are beautiful human beings. Truly.
Please enjoy~
2015: Revised
~The Next Day: Combat Class:~
Lucy had to admit, today had been very interesting.
Erza, Cana, Lisanna and herself had woken up early, dragged an annoyed Levy from her bed and began to construct her new look.
"There. Now it's perfect." Cana announced after almost and hour of concentrated work on Levy's eye make up.
Erza had been responsible for the clothing, it was still the same school uniform but with a little well, let's say flare. Lisanna had taken much glee into doing Levy's hair, her usual casual blue pony tail was replaced by gorgeous blue curls.
Lucy had the pleasure, and complete power over Levy's new attitude. Coaching her on how and when to smile, laugh and when to pretend as if nothing interested you less in the whole world.
To this Levy let out a distressed squeak. "What about my studies?! My Grandma will hang me by my toes in the basement if I get anything below a B-!"
Lucy gave Levy a pointed look, fore finger placed on her plump lower lip thoughtfully.
"I'm not sure you're understanding Levy. You can still get good grades, you just have to act like you don't give a damn one way or another. This will make it look like your effortlessly smart, and that's sexy." Lucy explained, brown eyes flickering mischievously.
Levy swallowed thickly, hoping her friends would forget about this whole thing in a week.
"I guess so." Levy answered meekly, truly not caring if she was seen as 'sexy' or not.
Lisanna clapped her hands together joyfully. "Then it's settled. From now on you're 'Dangerous, Sexy, Smart Levy McGarden'."
To this Levy managed a small smile. Part of her was liking this new identity, and part of her wanted to turn into butter and melt through the floorboards. This was going to be interesting.
~In Class~
The girls were all sitting in various spots around the classroom, every few moments glancing at Levy with satisfied smiles.
Levy's new look was, to say the least, a very big shock to the rest of the Academy.
As the gaggle of girls sauntered past Gajeel's table, who was a year older than them, he had almost choked on his eggs.
Lucy had smirked, so this was who Levy was snogging with in the hall, being one year older than them Gajeel was in his seventh year, graduating in the summer.
Seventh years were notorious for acting like they were better than everyone, they all held themselves with very confident, bordering cocky swagger.
Lucy wanted to give Levy a high five. Good for her, maybe she'd be able to put those seventh years in their place.
Lucy's pleasure in the perfection of her experiment was foiled however by a certain pink haired wizard.
He'd been staring at her shamelessly all yesterday and today was no exception.
Lucy knew she'd been cruel to him, he had apologized to her after all these years. But she wasn't sure she wanted his friendship.
Sure, there might be more to him than meets the eye. He was strong, most of the time decently smart and was at the top of the class undoubtedly he'd be a good ally at the very least.
Lucy shifted her gaze from the textbook on her desk, already knowing everything the pages held and gazed at Natsu.
Natsu sat in his desk nibbling on the end of his pencil, brows furrowed in frustration. Agitatedly he grabbed at his hair, a look of pure concentration etched on his face.
A small smile crept on Lucy's face, he actually looked kind of cute. Hair wild, as always, onyx eyes narrowed in focus, a certain childish innocence had taken over his face.
Lucy shook her head clear of those absurd thoughts, she had caught herself staring at him, how foolish. Just as Lucy was about to pull her gaze away from Natsu's his eyes darted up, locking with hers.
Frozen Lucy felt like a deer in headlights, she couldn't pull her eyes away from his.
Natsu's face was emotionless, he just stared at her, gaze heavy.
Sweat trickled between the valley of Lucy's breast, oh god he was still staring at her! Someone do something.
Immobilized, time crept on, it could have been seconds or hours, Lucy wasn't sure, she felt her stomach clench.
As if detecting her distress Natsu's brows pulled upwards, lips stony, motionless.
It was like a silent dare, he was daring her to move from his gaze, a challenge.
Heart in her mouth Lucy turned in her desk rigidly, still staring over her shoulder at the other wizard.
Okay Lucy you can do this, all you have to do is pull away from his gaze.
A smug grin played on Natsu's lips, he knew the effect her was having on her and he was enjoying it.
Bastard! Lucy grit back mentally.
Agonizingly slowly Lucy pulled her eyes from his, sighing in visible relief.
Little to her or Natsu's knowledge Gildarts, the prestigious Combat Class teacher had been watching this interaction with piqued interest.
He adjusted his tie, he had always hated the things, ugly and uncomfortable.
Clearing his throat he spoke.
"Okay class, put away your books, enough questions on the rules of fighting against Mudlums for today. We have something much more interesting to do. If they're up to it." Gildarts clapped his hands together once, everyone's attention now on him.
Gildarts glanced down at Lucy, a mischievous glint in his eyes.
Lucy went rigid, this couldn't be good, that look in his eyes was never good.
Gildarts paced in front of the class, beginning his speech,"Now, I'm not sure if you guys knew but I knew Lucy's mother; Layla."
Scattered whispers spread through the class, they had no doubt heard the stories of her mother's mysterious murder, Lucy's skin grew hot, an awful pit of unhappiness settling in her gut.
"She'd been a year younger than me, I had graduated the year she left this school, she was the talk of the Wizarding World for months. Now I'm not going to bore you with the details but Layla wasn't always the talented witch she was when she left the Academy. Actually for most of her time here she was a magical blunder."
Lucy bit on her lip, swallowing the threats that wanted to spill out of her mouth.
"Like Lucy suddenly, one day in her Sixth year she suddenly was a magical wonder. Everything came easily to her, although I hate to admit it, I was jealous. I come from a prestigious wizarding family and her a normal family in London. No one before in her family her had been a witch, yet here she was, the biggest magic hotshot in the school."
Lucy felt her face grow hot in shame and embarrassment.
Gildarts looked upon Lucy carefully, gauging her reaction. He knew he was being rude, but he had to make her mad to unleash her full power. He wanted to see her in action, like he'd seen Layla.
"Since Lucy's magic ability are now so advanced I want to see her fight." Gildarts said calmly, though his stomach was doing back flips in excitement.
Lucy straightened in her seat, shifting uncomfortably. So this is where he was going, biting back a grin that wasn't entirely her own Lucy crossed her arms over her chest.
Anxious whispers about which student was going to oppose her spread through the room, people silently wishing it wasn't them.
"So . . . who dares to oppose her? I need three volunteers, since her ability by herself is so great." Gildarts said, eyeing the classroom.
"I will!" A hand shot into the air.
Gildarts pushed himself onto the balls of his feet, careening his neck to what brave soul raised their hand.
"Natsu? Hmm . . . this could be interesting." Gildarts said, stroking his unshaven stubble, though this was the predicted outcome.
Lucy grew rigid, gut clenching. Was he an idiot? He knew he couldn't possibly defeat her, even with two others!
Body humming with anger Lucy remained silent.
"Any more volunteers?" Gildarts asked again.
Gray glanced at Loke, the two also sitting close to Natsu. Gray shrugged, Loke swallowed but then also nodded his agreement.
"We'll do it Professor!" The two boys said in unison.
Natsu looked at Gray and Loke, a smirk on his face, he gave them a wicked look, he needed to win!
"Alright boys, Lucy, let's head to the Combat Arena." Gildarts said, ushering Lucy and the class to the arena which was connected to the classroom.
The Arena was large, with three rows of brightly painted yellow bleachers looking down upon the round, beige tiled arena. Used frequently for recreation battling and contests of skill it was the usual abode for the Combat Class yet it was most unusual that they'd have such an unscheduled match during class time.
As the class began to seat themselves in amongst the arena seats Lucy was in one of the change rooms preparing herself.
Lucy tugged on a pair of thick leather boots and matching gloves, ridding herself of her uniform skirt and exchanging it for a sturdy pair of pants.
She knew in the other change room the boys would also be getting ready, preparing for the match of their life time.
Although Lucy knew it was pointless for anyone to oppose her she found herself looking forward to the match none the less. The anticipation not entirely hers, an odd warm feeling spreading at the base of her spine.
Magic fluctuated through her body, testing the waters of her own strength.
"Perfect." Lucy said, smiling to herself as her magic bolted through her reassuringly.
"May all contestants please enter the arena!" Gildarts voice boomed over the loudspeaker.
Lucy rolled her shoulders, her back cracking and popping pleasantly. Calmly she walked down the narrow corridor leading to the Arena. Bright lights rained down upon her, Lucy rose a hand to shield her offended eyes.
Cheers echoed throughout the arena, swallowing Lucy watched as Loke, Gray and Natsu exited from their half of the arena.
Gildarts stood on a small podium on the left side of the arena, his teacher robes replaced with a black and white referee jersey, a whistle around his neck.
"Welcome contestants! Audience! As you all know the rules are as follows, no Summoning Magic, I don't want any Wyverns in here. No purposefully harmful body spells aimed at the face, no physical attacking such as punching or biting. And lastly, the most crucial no Black Magic, obviously." He instructed.
The class responded with exuberance, shouting screaming in anticipation.
"Fighters, please step inside the centre circle so we can begin." Gildarts instructed.
The three teens and Lucy walked towards the small circle in the middle of the arena, staring at one another coldly.
Natsu stood slightly in front of the others, hands clenched at his sides, he held Lucy's gaze. Gray and Loke flanked out behind him, both wearing slightly wary expressions.
"Now, please shake hands so this can commence."
Natsu thrust his hand out, eyes chilly.
Lucy took it and gave it a firm shake. "Good luck. I know you'll need it." She said coyly.
Natsu didn't speak, but kept his jaw locked shut.
After Lucy shook both Gray and Loke's hands she retreated back to her spot in the circle.
"Wizards at ready!" Gildarts shouted, hand raised in the air.
A pleasant shudder rushed down Lucy's spine as her magic took control of her body.
"Now! Go!" Gildarts hand shot down, blowing his whistle sharply.
Lucy didn't want to prolong her victory, she wanted it to be short and sweet so she wasted no time. Her pupils flooded into their adopted black colour.
"LIMITLESS SHINE!" Lucy shouted, her feet leaving the ground as blinding rays of light radiated off her body.
Natsu heard Gray swear to the right of him, both wizards barely managing to put up a Ward defence, a groan of pain left Natsu's lips as her imminent rays began to wear down his Ward.
"Natsu! I'll distract her, then you go for the kill!" Loke yelled over the cheers of the crowd, the other wizard invisible to Natsu.
Nodding his agreement Natsu pushed more magic power into his Ward, he needed to wait for Loke to finish his distraction.
Unfortunately for Loke Lucy had heard his shout to Natsu and now turned her focus to him.
Loke was also exceptionally talented, her came from a rich Wizarding blood line and had inherited his family's unique Ring Magic.
The teen wizard could never be found without his family's ring which, miraculously, channelled his magic.
"Ring of Peril!" Loke's skin glowed an eerie green, and half a dozen flaming balls of jade energy bee-lined towards Lucy.
Her feet touched the ground once again, crouched in a protective position, waiting for the oncoming blow.
"Glittering Ward." Lucy said calmly, a bubble of yellow magic shielding her from Loke's continuous blows.
"It's not working!" Loke yelled over sound of sizzling magic energy, sweat pouring down his face.
"We won't be able to do anything until that Ward it down." Loke finished, his skin still glowing with his overwhelming jade energy.
"Gray!" Natsu snapped, "I need you to find a way past her Ward so I can smash her with a nice ball of Fire magic." Natsu said.
Gray rolled his eyes, cracking his knuckles. "Easier said than done but I'll try my best."
Sneaking around her backside was not easy, it felt like every time Gray shifted toward her blind spot she'd turn and glare at him heatedly for half a second before settling back comfortably into her block.
Cussing under his breath Gray decided the only way he was going to breach her defences was to use the incredibly difficult Invisibility charm.
"Invitso Felisia." Gray mouthed, eyes closed in concentration.
Gray watched in awe as his skin turned a beautiful translucent, blending in completely with the Arena.
Granting himself a small victory dance at doing such a complicated charm, Gray once again focused on the mission at hand.
Lucy was fighting back now, and harder then ever! Gray realized he needed to make haste as he watched Loke's Ward flicker as his magic drained.
What is she a demon!? Gray thought to himself anxiously. From the moment he volunteered himself for this madness he knew he was going to regret it but this was insanity.
"Ice Spike." Gray spoke quietly, as if not to wake a sleeping child.
As his magic surged through his blood he concentrated his blow right at the witch.
KEEERACK!
Glitter clouded Lucy's vision, what just happened?
Disoriented she saw Gray stumble around in the glittery confusion.
Damn him, and everything was going so well. Oh well, time we get close and personal. Lucy thought, this was when it began to get fun.
"Elestia Moriaoa." Lucy said, her left hand working the charm like putty.
Gray found his feet being dragged off the ground as he was engulfed in a sphere of energy.
He smashed his fists against his shell to no avail. "Let me out!" He bellowed, eyes stormy in rage.
Lucy's black eyes met his, Gray felt a shiver snake through his body.
"I don't think so." Lucy shook her head. "Good-bye Gray."
Lucy snapped her left wrist, the sphere containing Gray shot off into the crowd, a terrorized face of their comrade burning across both Loke's and Natsu's vision as they watched in horror.
A loud bell clanged, signalling Gray's defeat. The crowd all shuffled around the unconscious wizard, watching as the onsite medics carried him away.
From his spot on the podium Gildarts cringed, he knew Lucy was powerful but heartless? He gauged the other boys reactions as a sly smile crossed Lucy's lips.
"Gray's out!" Gildarts announced, although it was quite painfully obvious that the wizard had been vanquished.
"One down, two to go." Lucy said, her mind a angry blur. She wasn't sure why she was so angry but she wanted to destroy the other two wizards in front of her.
Loke gulped, his jade coloured Ward still holding.
"What do we do now? You saw how easily she got rid of Gray and I don't particularly feel like breaking my spine I have a date later today." Loke tittered nervously, slinking closer to the other wizard.
Resentment washed over Natsu, he ground his teeth together, something was wrong. Why did her eyes turn that terrifying black colour whenever she was engaged in combat? Natsu knew that a wizards eyes only turned black if they were using forbidden magic, Dark magic.
That's where it didn't add up. Lucy wasn't using Dark magic, she was using a magic he'd never even heard of before.
Light magic. That's what stumped him. Normal Light magic was weak, useless in combat, but here she was lashing out scalding waves of Light energy.
"Natsu!?" Loke yelped as another scoring blur of Lucy's Light magic hit his Ward.
Shaking his troubling thoughts from his head Natsu concentrated on the problem at hand.
Lucy.
"Loke use Daze to distract her for a moment I just had an idea." Natsu said, a large grin spreading across his face like peanut butter on toast.
Loke cocked a questioning eyebrow but did as he was told. "Hazia."
Lucy staggered backwards, head filled with stars shooting across a night sky. A grin tore at her face, she had underestimated them. What did that Natsu have up his sleeve?
Knowing she couldn't do anything but wait until the charm wore off Lucy encased herself in her Glittering Ward once again, prepared to wait it out.
Loke ran over to Natsu, puffing. "W-what's your plan?" He panted, the two teens Wards melding together.
Natsu gazed across at Lucy who stood in the protection of her Ward, her arms crossed over her chest, eyes closed, waiting.
"We have to use Ring of Fire." Natsu said huskily, a bead of sweat trickling down his temple.
Loke's eyes widened in shock. "Are you crazy?!" He spat. "Last time we used that spell we almost blew up the Hareium Gardens! Not to mention it's forbidden."
Natsu glared at his friend, eyes still red as his Fire magic zipped through his veins.
"Do you want to win or not?" He asked venomously.
Loke faltered, weighing the consequences. "Fine, I'm in, but you owe me for all the detentions we're going to have to sit through." Loke added.
Natsu waved him off as they both dropped their Wards.
Slowly Lucy's mind cleared, she saw the the two fellow wizards standing across the arena, hands at their sides.
Shrugging Lucy also dropped her Ward, if it's a fight they wanted they had another thing coming.
"Did you finally admit defeat?" Lucy asked, that familiar feeling of rage coating her like icing on a cake.
Natsu's red eyes held her black ones, thoughts churning. "Not quite yet, Heartfilia." He said equally smug.
Her eyes narrowed, and the warm feeling in her spine spread throughout her veins like lava, she was being completely controlled.
"Glad to hear you're not going to bore me. Now let me see what you've got!" Just as the words left her mouth Lucy's hands smashed together, magic building.
"RAY OF LIGHT!"
Natsu and Loke barely had half a second to duck before the ray of light whizzed over their heads.
Loke clutched at the singed ends of his hair in dismay. "My hair." He whined, tugging on his orange locks in distress.
"Pay attention Loke! The next time she attacks we build a magic mound, and before she can even set up her impenetrable Ward, we'll crush her." Natsu hissed.
"I might not have any hair left next time." Loke grumbled but shifted himself into a fighting stance.
Lucy felt a twinge of annoyance as she realized they weren't fighting back, a frown moulded her mouth. What were they waiting for?
Lucy's magic built up once again, this time she was going to burn them into a satisfying pile of ash.
"RAY OF LIGHT" Once again Lucy shot an overpowering blow of magic power at the two boys.
Natsu hit the tiles, and rolled into a crouched position. "LOKE! NOW!"
Loke didn't need to be told twice, he sprinted towards Natsu, leaping into the air, leather boots jamming into Natsu's back.
"RING OF FIRE!" Both the boys shouted together.
For a moment all there was was red. Like the whole world was drenched in blood.
Lucy felt herself drowning in it, blinded by their magic. Lucy, come on. Get up. The voice was hard but encouraging. You're not going to lose like this are you? Not when you haven't even shown them your true power? The power I was telling you about.
Her true power? What was that person talking about?
Don't tell me you don't know! The voice 'tsked'. It's only the second most powerful magic in the whole world.
Most powerful magic in the whole world? That sure sounded nice right about now? But she didn't know how to use such magic.
It's simple. Your thoughts become theirs. A direct way to control any living person's movements, opinions, lives.
Could such a power exist? It sounded demonic. the ability to make anyone do your bidding.
A shudder wracked her body, not to mention a terrifying one.
Use it here, once, and the match will be yours. Satisfy your curiosity. The voice was soft, like velvet, so tempting so sensual.
She didn't want to but before she could will this thought into her mind her hands were moving and her vision focusing. Then there they were, plain as day, Natsu and Loke . . .
Two bright balls of energy appeared in her mind, one burning a bright, blood-like red, the other a deep calming jade green.
These were their souls! A thrill of power washed over her, how easy it would be to crush them from the inside like a little bug.
A deep twang from her heart snapped at her for being so heartless. She shook her head clear, she wasn't a murderer, she'd only manipulate them a little bit.
Calming her mental focus Lucy projected her thoughts loud and clear.
Natsu, Loke I want you to stop what you're doing this instant, fall to your knees and admit defeat. Lucy thought.
Oh, and then proclaim that Lucy is the best witch in all of Fairy Tail Academy. Lucy grinned to herself, the presence in her mind humming happily.
As soon as the words left her mind her vision returned, she gasped for air. Wavering slightly Lucy stood, watching as both Natsu and Loke fell to their knees.
"We admit complete defeat and Lucy is the best witch in all of Fairy Tail Academy." The words were bland and stiff but still they had said them.
Both Natsu and Loke wore blank expressions like they hadn't had a independent thought in all their lives.
Gildarts watched suspiciously from his spot at the referee podium, what had happened there? Lucy was down, out for the count, then suddenly the two most stubborn boys, besides Gray, admitted defeat.
"And the match goes to Lucy." Gildarts declared, signalling too the blonde who stood calmly in her half of the arena.
Lucy ducked her head in a respectful bow turning on her heel and heading towards the exit.
She didn't know what had happened back there but it had left her shaken. The presence had calmed down and the burning in her body now distant but she'd done that.
Controlled real live human beings. What kind of monster was she and what did it have to do with her mother?
She needed to know so she went to the only lead she was given, Professor Bob.
Because at this second she needed answers.
DONE. UFFG.
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