I'm so sorry! I've been completely swamped by school with essays, projects and last attempts to get my grades up. I forgot to upload and had to edit some chapters before I posted this one.
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I would also love some feedback. Opinions would be awesome i'm so ahead in the chapters from what you guys are reading that I can always go back and edit things if you guys don't like something or want a scene added with certain characters interacting. Actually after this next arc I'll be slowly developing some other characters. I know right now it's all about Lia but she's an OC so I have to develop her before I can dive into already established characters. Some of my faves like Gray, Mira, Makarov, Mavis and Zeref will be getting some major development. Just wait and see. For those of you that might be wondering where Zeref is, he won't be making an appearance till the end of the third arc. You're currently reading the second arc.
Again i'll try and incorporate new info found in the manga chapters if it fits with the story but if it ruins my plot then I can't. For any anime only watchers or those not caught up with the manga I just want to repeat that you will be heavily spoiled if you continue to read this story. Read at your own caution.
Alright this is a long intro let's get on with the chapter.
Chapter 9. Lost Magic
"With Acnologia, E.N.D., and Nirvana how are we supposed to deal with the Zeref situation?" Mei asked. They had just gotten word of Nirvana changing the good guys to bad. They had to figure out some way to seal it away before moving onto bigger things.
"I don't know what those Nirvits were thinking. They obviously didn't factor all the possible outcomes before making it. And now we have to clean up their mess." Mei looked at her best friend with worry. She had been running herself rampant trying to keep up with her duties to the guild, the Magic Council and the Zeref situation. She was the most committed out of all of them. It made the young mage look increasingly haggard and frustrated having to deal with one disaster after another. Prance and the others were growing worried over her wellbeing. Hopefully they would finish everything soon and Devi could get some much-needed rest.
It was three weeks later after the battle with Cain's Genesis. Fairy Tail was still recovering but the city was fine. They hadn't seen the Spacetime mage since. She had been keeping herself at her old house with only Wendy going to see her for daily healing sessions. Lia had magic deficiency from overusing her magic. Angel Wings, though very effective was extremely dangerous to the user. When casted every hit the shield received attacked the magic supply of the caster. Lia had to be put on bed rest after collapsing. Master Makarov didn't want anyone disturbing her rest until he was sure she was ready to receive guests regularly. Team Natsu had gotten permission that day and found themselves at the front door of a two-story house nuzzled in between larger buildings.
Natsu tried prying the door open but to no avail.
"You have to show the door your Fairy Tail emblem. Only Fairy Tail members are allowed inside without permission from Lia," Wendy explained flashing her emblem at the door. It swung open. The others followed her example before letting themselves in. They travelled to the living room where they saw Lia laying on the couch facing away from them. She twisted her neck around and greeted them with a bright smile.
"Hey guys! I haven't seen you in a while," Lia seemed like she was still loopy from the meds they had her on. She wasn't usually that energetic.
"Yeah Master finally let us come see you. We brought some of Mira's food for you," Lucy put the basket on the table in front of the couch. Team Natsu made themselves comfortable on the other couches and chairs.
"This is a rather nice house. Did you redecorate it?" Erza asked.
"Only the outdated furniture. Well, some of it. I didn't want to throw away everything. It holds some great memories and mementoes." Lia eyed the blown up picture over the fireplace. The founding members of Fairy Tail plus a younger Ophelia and Reiki stared back. They were all showing off their magic powers with huge grins from laughing too hard. It was taken seven months before baby Makarov was born, when they found out about the pregnancy. In the air above them, they spelled out congratulations above Yury's head who was all charged up with lightning.
"Whoa! That guy looks like Laxus," Gray and the others crowded around the photo.
"It's his great grandfather, Yury," Lia told them.
Natsu pointed to the one with the eye patch. "That's that Hades guy. I can't believe he was ever a member of Fairy Tail."
"I can't believe he turned to the dark side. He was always the most gentle out of us besides Mavis."
"Mavis looks the same," Lucy commented.
"Yes she doesn't age," Lia looked away for a second hiding a pained expression.
"This is the house I shared with Mavis and Reiki. It's pretty lonely in here by myself now," Lia said as Wendy removed the sling on her right arm. Her shoulder had healed properly.
"Wow. I can't imagine having to have this place to yourself," Erza said.
Lia shrugged. "If you don't mind me asking, I mean it's been bothering me since the fight but I've never heard of Spacetime magic before," Erza continued.
"Most people don't know much about lost magic," Lia stated.
"Like Dragon Slayer magic?" Natsu asked.
"And Devil Slayer magic?" Gray added.
Lia nodded. "Exactly. It's a very ancient magic that has almost died out. Although I can sense a couple dozen others around the world also possess it. Most Spacetime mages learn from others like dragon slayers learn from dragons. It's very difficult to master and requires years of dedication. My mother's family specialized in it so I was taught from birth. I'm still learning. I hope I can reach my mother's level before I turn thirty like she did."
"What does it do exactly?" Gray asked.
"It's hard to explain. The most rudimentary explanation I can give is that it gives the user the ability to manipulate space and time. Space meaning things around me and time meaning well, the time of living or nonliving things. Although I mainly just use the dark matter of space to fight with since it's easier," Lia described.
"Can you give us an example?" Wendy asked.
Lia leaned back into the pillows. Munching on a cookie she said, "I can sense fluctuations in time or wounds. Like the dragon incident at the Grand Magic Games. Or future Rogue messing with the original timeline. I would have sensed it and tried to prevent it from happening by over routing the time stream. If time were too damaged, I wouldn't be able to fix it since that's more advanced than what I'm used to and would need the help of another Spacetime wizard. I can also see multiple futures and assess them accordingly. It's all very mathematical and requires looking at all the possible variables. I liked doing research on the time aspect. And even though I liked learning how to fight with it, I really wasn't given a chance to learn anything but defensive spells until I was in my teens. But it's the duty of a Spacetime mage to look after time and space. There are many rules that we have to follow or we chance the breakdown of time. There are so many laws to abide by like preventing certain events to happen if they're not meant to happen or trying to stop a birth from happening if you know that person will grow up to be evil or kill your cat or something."
"Sounds like too much work," Happy commented.
"It would be better if you could time travel with it. Like the Eclipse Door or the Memory Days books we found," Lucy said.
"Memory Days huh? I see you fell victim to my mother's book," Lia chuckled.
"Your mother wrote that book?" Natsu boomed.
"That book was a pain in our asses. We almost got stuck in the past because of it," Gray complained.
"I almost forgot. Master wanted us to inform you about the Annual Wizard Celebration being held in Crocus soon. He wanted to know if you'd be participating in the festivities. Most of the Wizard Saints are said to be making an appearance this year. They say it's because they heard about your revival from Warrod," Erza interjected.
The Annual Wizard Celebration was a new thing. After the reemergence of the demons, wizards all over Fiore had been helping to take care of them. To show their appreciation, the royal family and the Magic Council had thrown together a festival to honor the wizards who warded off the demons. Dozens of guilds show up to party and receive honors. It was going to be the second year they held it and it was made in a sense to replace the Grand Magic Games. Millions of citizens tuned in on lacrima vision to watch the festivities and the country made a huge profit from it. It was a weeklong celebration.
"Yeah even the Four Gods of Genesis are going! The Magic Council said they have a special announcement too," Wendy mentioned.
"Sounds like fun. I can't wait to see the Reiki, Yury and Warrod again. It'll be like a reunion except it's only been a few weeks for me. When is it?"
"Three months from now," Wendy answered.
"Let's head to the guild. I want more of Mira's cooking."
I'll get the next chapter up soon don't you worry. I'm doing absolutely nothing for spring break this year so i'm free to write till my hearts content this week. :)