Hi, guys! I've been busy lately…too many things to study about…too many projects to work on...you know that kind of stuff. Sucks being a student...but...it's for the better...I'm just thankful my parents are able send me to school. Okay…well…I haven't been able to write lately…because of school work…but during my free time I work on summaries for the next chapters I'm going to make. So….it really helped me a lot….My friends told me that Lucy was better off with Natsu I was like 'Over my dead body.' And then they knew better not to pick a fight with me. I'm so happy for Juvia and Gray, like hell yeah…they're so meant for each other. Okay so…while I was writing this chapter I was feeling kinda down because you know…Loke...doesn't want to see Lucy…Lucy's losing her mind trying to figure out why Loke is not appearing…that kind of stuff. Well…they'll both manage their own problems somehow…of course…with help from their friends.
SPECIAL THANKS TO ANITA-ASAKURA!YOU REALLY INSPIRE ME!THANKS SO MUCH!
AND…..KRISTELJEM!THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
LOKE AND LUCY FOREVER!YOU ALL KNOW THAT!BUT I'M JUST SAYING IT ANYWAY!
I'M NOT JAPANESE!DUHHH…'CUZ I'M A FILIPINO! SO…I SON'T OWN FAIRYTAIL…YET…JUST KIDDING…
Chapter 4
Lucy knew she was still alive but it felt as though she was floating in some kind of space. She couldn't feel her arms when she tried to move them, her legs we're numb Lucy doubted if they were still there. Everything was dark; Lucy couldn't see even the tiniest bit of light. She tried to twist her neck, luckily it was the only part of her body left she had control over, to see if there was someone else with her, there was no one…Lucy was alone…The darkness was starting to consume her, telling her there was no hope in this world. Lucy tried to speak up and say, that there will always be hope in this world if people continue to believe in other people, but no words could escape Lucy's mouth. She was trapped in the darkness; the throbbing pain in Lucy's chest was starting to make her head spin. She tried to remember why she was here, why she was all alone…where were her friends? Lucy couldn't remember if she had any friends at all. What was happening? Lucy was certain she had friends, friends who stood by her, friends who loved her, but Lucy couldn't remember their names. What about the people from….Lucy thought, but she couldn't remember what she was going to say next. She knew people from this place…but what place was it…Lucy thought. The neurons in Lucy's brain we're straining themselves to remember. What was that place….Lucy tried to sort out the things that she DID remember. For one thing, there was no doubt that her name was Lucy; Lucy also knew that she was a wizard, a stellar spirit wizard to be exact but where we're her keys? Did she loose them? Misplace them somewhere? So many questions bothered Lucy. There we're a many things that Lucy could remember, Lucy was sure she had ran away from home many months ago…but…there was one thing she was missing….where did she go after she left home? Then, suddenly, some kind of powerful magic hit Lucy; if she wasn't floating in this unknown space she could have been blown away by the tremendous pressure, what was this magic? Lucy's scenery began to change, there was light now and Lucy was overwhelmed by fantastic view of the sunset it was as if the ocean was swallowing the sun whole. Lucy was sitting on top of a hill, she was still alone…Lucy tried to search for someone sleeping under the maple tree or taking a swim in the ocean…but there was no one. It was peaceful, Lucy thought as she leaned on the tree and said she could use a break every once in a while. Lucy tried to search her own thoughts, if she was a wizard, then what guild did she come from? That's right, an idea lit up from inside of Lucy, a guild that was what she was searching for. Then Lucy felt that something was hanging loosely down her belt, it was falling because for some reason its hook was unfastened. It was her keys, Lucy rejoiced upon seeing them, she counted each one and figured there was one key missing. But decided to look for it later it later, it must be on this hill somewhere Lucy thought. Why would she be here in the first place? Lucy noticed that a symbol was tattooed on her right hand; Lucy never had any tattoos on her but at least it was pink. Then she remembered, Fairy Tail, that's it, that was the name of her guild. Lucy's thoughts race through her mind in a blur. She could remember all of it, Fairy Tail, she left home and met Natsu then he took her to see Fairy Tail. Natsu…Happy…Erza…Gray…Juvia…there was a list of endless names Lucy could recall; they were her friends and guild mates. This brought tears to Lucy's eyes, she would hate herself if she would forget them, the people who made her who she was, and not remember ever again. There was no numbness anywhere on Lucy's body, her strength was back, Lucy jumped up and down, her legs seemed to be working fine, then Lucy swung her arms around, her arms seemed to be in good shape as well. Then the happenings of the past hour seized Lucy's mind. She remembers it now too…the spirit to whom the missing key belonged to. Loke…Lucy's heart ached, she had made Loke angry, Loke did not want to see her…Lucy's mind was in a haze again as she dropped to her knees and began weeping. There were so much tears coming out of her eyes…stop…Lucy commanded…her tears paid no attention to her they just kept on pouring down hard. I said stop it, Lucy thought, she was shaking now Lucy was sure her legs would give away any minute from now. But then she heard voices, they we're inside her head, telling Lucy to snap out of it, to wake up. Was she dreaming? Lucy was not sure. If only Loke was with her, Lucy wouldn't mind if this was dreaming or not. The voices we're getting louder, Lucy's tears momentarily stopped as she put both of her hands to her ears, blocking the sound. Who we're these people? Lucy thought. Lucy tried to convince herself that she was just hallucinating and that her mind was playing tricks on her and there were really no voices. Lucy realized this was a dream and she was waking up.
"Lucy wake up…it's been 3 hours come on!" Cana yelled forcing Lucy to open her eyes. Lucy's eyes remained closed Cana was about to burst an artery when Bisca pushed her aside to calm her nerves. Levy moved towards Lucy's bed and squeezed her hand she noticed that Lucy looked like she was sleeping they we're wasting their time, but her face was not peaceful, Levy could tell she was having a nightmare of some sort. Then…suddenly, Levy saw Lucy's eyelids twitch. What the…Levy thought and looked again. Lucy's eyelids we're completely still, no sign of any kind of movement. Levy was seeing things, she thought. Then Lucy's eyelids began to twitch wildly, Levy was sure this time. Lucy was waking up.
"Bisca, Cana, look…" Levy said and pointed at Lucy who was slowly regaining her consciousness. Cana who was trapped in Bisca's enormous grip forced her way out and rushed to Lucy's side. Honestly, she just wants to yell at Lucy when she fully wakes up, Bisca thought and followed Cana sluggishly. She knew Lucy was going to be alright from the very beginning. Lucy was part of Fairy Tail, and Fairy Tail wizards don't give up easily.
"Lucy, it's Levy….are you okay?" Levy said her voice was deep and grim and somehow worry was oozing out of it like syrup. Lucy knew she was awake. Despite the throbbing feeling inside her head, she was fine. There was no sign of injury, no cuts or bruises, no nothing. Lucy was just laying on the bed while Levy, Cana and Bisca towered protectively over her. She smiled wanly and mouthed an' I'm fine' to Levy.
"Are you feeling any pain, Lucy?" Bisca asked the concern in her voice was dripping with anxiety. Lucy realized now that the three of them waited for her to wake up, they never left her side. Lucy felt a stabbing pain in her chest it was almost as if some kind of force was pushing itself out of her body.
"The effects of you over using your magic should be kicking in, Lucy. How can you be so stupid? But, anyway, I'm glad you're okay." Cana said Bisca grinned at her direction. She was expecting Cana to say that. The only thing was, Bisca couldn't have said it better. Cana was full of herself now waving her arms in all different angles and blurting nonsense out loud that was meant to be heard by her own ears only.
"Thanks, you guys.." Lucy managed to say despite of the massive migraine hammering in her head. The world was suddenly spinning and Lucy thought she was going to faint again but she didn't. Thank God, Lucy thought. She didn't want to go through that horrible nightmare again. Lucy felt her keys dangle across her belt. It was still attached, the hook was locked firmly into place. Everything was in order. But, something was missing. 1..2…3…4…5…and so on and so one…Lucy counted her keys. One was missing. Reality struck her like lightning it was pulsing through her body causing her heart to beat faster. Loke's key, it was gone, Lucy couldn't see it anywhere, where was it? Lucy remembered she dropped it somewhere before she fainted. She was suddenly very panicky and was all over the bed now searching for Loke's key.
"What's wrong, Lucy?" Levy said climbing into the bed with Lucy. Lucy seemed not to see her because she was shoved aside when she tried to go near Lucy. Levy fell on the floor with a loud thud, Cana offered her a helping hand. Bisca was trying to figure out what Lucy was doing by staring at her, sort of…analyzing the situation. Lucy was frantic in the bed, tossing the pillows and dropping them on the floor. She also pulled the covers loose and looked under them just in case. Loke's key was nowhere to be found. Yet, Lucy wasn't saying anything.
"You're looking for this aren't you, Lucy?" Mirajane suddenly appeared at the door holding Loke's key in her hand. Lucy jumped out of bed immediately and ran towards Mirajane. But halfway there she tripped and stumbled on herself, her knees haven't fully recovered. Mirajane gripped Loke's key in her hand while Cana and Bisca help Lucy get up.
"How did that-" Lucy was cut mid sentence. Mirajane was looking at her, no not looking, but staring, with eyes that told Lucy she wasn't suppose to hold on to Loke's key for a while. Mirajane's face was cold Lucy had never seen that side of Mirajane before. But people do always have a bad side. Lucy wasn't saying Mirajane was bad but there were some things about her that we're still unknown to Lucy.
"I'm not returning this key just yet, Lucy. I'm sorry. I won't risk you summoning Loke again. Maybe it's for the better if you don't see him again. For long time, I mean." Mirajane said. Cana and Bisca's mouth fell into an 'o' shape. Levy was confused. Mirajane was trying to say that Lucy should just give up on Loke, that Lucy should just let Loke go and live on, that Lucy should just forget about Loke and her feelings for him. Yeah…right…Mira..As if Lucy's going to do that..Levy thought. Lucy swam in her deepest thoughts for an answer as she gazed at Loke's key wanting to hold it and call out his name and see if he comes out. The temptation was too great. But seeing the expression on Mirajane's face meant that Lucy should just forget about summoning Loke. After all, he didn't want to see her. If Lucy pushes herself too far she'll end up getting hurt.
"Sure…Mira. Keep it." Lucy said sadly. Mirajane smiled at her and pocketed Loke's key. Levy's expression was unreadable. Lucy wouldn't, she thought and pondered on it, No Lucy wouldn't, she wouldn't give Loke up no matter what, Levy's thoughts we're racing through her head. Bisca was trying to absorb all this into her head but was failing miserable. How could Mirajane, actually tell a person, not an ordinary person, but Lucy, to just give up on love? Bisca thought. Mirajane, you are the stupidest person in the world, nobody actually gives up on love ,you fool. Cana thought muttering curses to herself.
" It's not the end of the world Lucy. Loke will eventually end up seeing you. But you can't see him yet, not right now. Not when you're like this. Emotionally unstable." Mirajane said. Lucy nodded she looked like she understood but deep down she was about to go into hysterics any moment from now. Her thoughts we're full of Loke. Where was he? Was he even thinking of her? Does he even care that Lucy was calling him but he wasn't answering her? Images of Loke flashed in Lucy's subconscious. Lucy could feel magic from Loke's key inside of Mirajane's pocket leaking out. It sent a spear pierce through Lucy's heart. Thinking of Loke made things worst. Lucy's heart sank deeper than an ocean trench. Lucy no longer wanted to be happy.
"Come on…Lucy…If he still won't see you.. then will just have to force him out together.." Bisca said trying to cheer Lucy up and bring back her usually happy and energetic self. Bisca's efforts we're futile Lucy wasn't paying the tiniest bit of attention on her. Lucy thought we're somewhere else. Even though Lucy was physically here she was also mentally absent.
"You know what, you don't have to listen to Mira." Cana said and crossed her arms and stared at Lucy. Lucy was looking down at the white sheets beside her commenting on how they we're so pale.
"Cana!" Levy warned shooting Cana with a thousand eye bullets, Cana dodged them all with no sweat. Piece of cake, Cana thought. So… immature. Bisca thought. Mirajane giggled. Lucy remained silent. Her facial features we're solemn it was like she was praying asking God for forgiveness. She had dark circles under her eyes and her cheeks we're drained of their usual pinkish glow.
"If it's okay…I would like to be alone…and..oh…don't tell Gray and Juvia or anyone else….about this.." Lucy said pleading. But Cana didn't want to promise, Levy thought there was no way, things would not leak out. Bisca thought, Lucy had new issues with space all of a sudden . and Mirajane's thoughts we're on Loke's golden key. If she was meant to keep it or just return it to Lucy. Either way, it had the same kind of effect on her.
"Hell no, Lucy." Cana said and stormed out of the room swing her arms narrowly missing Mirajane's left eye.
"Don't listen to her Lucy. Cana!" Bisca said and went off to follow Cana in hopes of stopping her in spreading the good news.
"Get well soon, Lucy. I'll come here later. Wait, Bisca!" Levy said and ran off to follow Bisca. Lucy lied down on the bed and pulled the covers to her face. She didn't want the world to see her. Because she thinks they couldn't understand. What she's feeling right now. Being away from Loke was like TORTURE. Lucy's eyes solely closed down on her as she slowly drifted back to sleep.
"Sleep tight , Lucy." Mirajane said before letting herself out and closing the door behind Lucy. Mirajane felt Loke's key in her pocket suddenly weigh a hundred pounds. Mirajane smiled and thought that this was the most complicated love story she's ever witnessed.
"Cana!" Bisca was running around the guild trying to catch Cana. Cana was threatening to report the news to all the wizards of Fairy Tail. Bisca wouldn't let that happen. Over her dead body, she thought. Lucy would not be pleased and they didn't need Lucy to be more depressed than she already is.
"Bisca! Wait up!" Levy was inches behind Bisca. Running to catch up to Bisca made Levy run like a wobbly leper. Levy picked up more speed, Bisca had to slow down.
" She's really trying to make me shoot… her…I swear if she doesn't stop…I will do it…" Bisca said in a menacing voice. A loud obnoxious laugh resonated from the roof through the very floors of Fairy Tail. This made Bisca's blood boil. Cana! Bisca's blood vessels we're about to burst.
"I'd like to see you try and shoot me Bisca!" Cana yelled provoking the demon inside of Bisca. That was the last straw. Bisca swung her rifle and loaded it with a dozen bullets. Levy was backing away from the ensuing fight. Cana was armed with her magical cards floating high above the ground. Bisca aimed at Cana ready to blow her head off.
"Hit me with your best shot." Cana yelled and Bisca's blood just stopped flowing. Adrenaline surged through her veins. She could massacre Cana if she wanted to. Bisca was one hell of a stronger fighter than Cana was, Bisca thought.
"Die!" Bisca screamed and there was chaos. Commotion was everywhere as Bisca started to shot aimlessly at Cana. Her bullets flew everywhere Cana's cards sent them all off course to make sure they didn't damage the guild.
"You two stop it!" Levy stepped in. Bisca didn't put down her rifle and just continued shooting. Levy was dodging the bullets to the best of her abilities. Luckily, she survived without getting shot. Cana was laughing confident and proud but if she wasn't careful a bullet could go through her head right now.
"STOP!" It was Juvia from upstairs with Gray by her side, they we're both holding hands showing excessive skinship. Levy raised an eyebrow. Gray blushed. This was not the right time to tease the new couple.
"We heard you shoot your gun to your heart's content Bisca. So stop trying to kill Cana. You'll damage the guild. " Gray said and squeezed Juvia's hand. Cana wanted to gag, finding a man wasn't actually a high priority on her list of priorities. Gray and Juvia's newly found sweetness made Bisca's stomach lurch. And she did not know why. Bisca disarmed her rifle.
"I was just trying to tell her not to tell about Lucy." Bisca said. Uh-oh. Bisca covered her mouth. Cana grinned at her.
"Now, who's the one telling?" Cana said. Bisca shoved her aside. Cana crash landed into Levy's body. Levy was in actual pain right now.
"What, about Lucy?" Gray asked. Bisca looked at Cana, Cana looked at Levy. They we're pushing on each other now.
"Did something bad happen to Lucy?" Juvia asked.
"Sort of?" Levy answered not sure if she should continue or just zip her mouth like she's supposed to.
"Is she in trouble?" Gray asked.
"Sort of..I guess." Cana answered. Juvia and Gray went downstairs in slow motion style. It took them forever to reach the bottom. Bisca wished they would just hurry up.
"What's wrong? Where is Lucy?" Juvia asked. Bisca pointed upstairs. "What happened to her?" Juvia added.
" Lucy fainted." Cana said matter-of-factly. Gray's face fell.
"What do you mean Lucy fainted?" Gray bellowed at them.
"She means Lucy collapsed, passed out, lost consciousness etc. You get it now." Levy retorted glaring at Gray.
"What happened?"Juvia asked in a more calmer way than what Gray was doing. Gray should learn the words self-control. He could learn it from Juvia. Now, there's a girl who's full of self-control.
"Lucy over used her magic." It was Mirajane. Sitting on a stool behind the bar drinking lemonade.
"How?" Gray asked.
"She tried to summon Loke…" Mirajane continued. The suspense stretched. Mirajane bit her lip.
"And…" Gray said.
"He didn't show up. And Lucy over used her magic from trying to force him out." Mirajane said in conclusion. Gray's face flared.
"He did what!" Juvia was shocked. She knew Loke was good with girls. He certainly had the charm and the looks to win the hearts of a million women. But Loke would never make a woman cry or get hurt because of him. And that was what he was doing now. Lucy was miserable because of him. Juvia's water evaporated inside her. Steam was coming out of her ears.
"Ju-Juvia…." Levy said when she noticed the steam coming out from Juvia's ears.
"I'm going to chop of his limbs, and sell them! Then I'm going to throw away his key so that it would die and rust alone. That Loke!He's dead meat!" Gray shouted curses everywhere. He was pissed off because Loke had the nerve to hurt Lucy.
"I don't think Lucy would like your idea." Mirajane said.
"Maybe Loke would kill you first Gray." Bisca said. Juvia's eyes widen in worry.
"She's joking Juvia." Levy said.
"Not in a million years!" Gray spoke like a ruthless military captain.
"WE'RE BACK!" It was a VOICE that Gray recognized everywhere. It seems like….Natsu was back…with Happy and Erza. That was fast. Gray thought.
"So…we might as well tell them…" Bisca whispered.
"Yes we should." Levy said.
"I agree." Cana said. And turned to Mirajane.
"Whatever you all say counts for me as well." Mirajane replied.
"Erza….we have something to tell you…" Gray said.
"What is it…" Erza answered. Happy was flying above her.
"About Lucy…" Cana said. Erza's eyes became soft.
"What about her….."
"HE DID WHAT!" Erza's sudden outburst shook the guild like an earthquake. It was unbelievable how so much force could radiate from a woman wearing titanium alloy armor.
"HEY!WHAT'S THIS NOICE ALL ABOUT!" Natsu said his beaming happiness blinded them all. He seemed to be the most cheerful wizard of the day. It was his time of the month I guess.
" SHUT UP, NATSU!" Gray yelled at Natsu's annoying antics.
"NO!YOU SHUT UP GRAY!" Natsu yelled back at Gray for yelling at him for no reason. Levy whispered something into Natsu's ear. No one could hear. There was silence for a moment.
"HE DID WHAT!" Natsu's outburst was a lot similar to Erza's. Natsu clenched his fists into balls.
"I want to kill him too you know…." Gray said soothing Natsu's boiling nerves.
"How dare that guy, hurt Lucy! Who does he thinks he is!" Natsu said his voice considerably lower than usual.
"I'm sure Loke did not for it to be that way." Levy said trying to act as Loke's defendant. It was partially Loke's fault, the other half of the blame was on Lucy.
"Sure…defend him…Levy…" Natsu said. Levy rolled her eyeballs at him.
" I AM GOING TO SELL HIS SOUL TO THE DEVIL! AND EXILE HIM TO THE HUMAN WORLD, FOR REALY THIS TIME! LOKE IS DEAD WHEN HE SETS HIS FOOT IN THIS GUILD." Erza said, her threats sounded so real and realistic that just by hearing about them made my body shudder.
"HE'S NOT SUPPOSED TO HURT HER!DAMMIT!I THOUGHT THE GUY LIKED LUCY!" Natsu said his voice rose to an incredibly higher pitch. He struggled with his words.
"Well….Loke's rain must be scrambled somehow." Bisca said. Cana made the cuckoo action with her finger.
"MAYBE!BUT HE'S STILL DEAD MEAT!" Natsu growled.
"I'M GOING TO PROMISE I WON'T PUNCH HIM IN THE GUT.!"Gray said. Yeah right…..This completely changed the view of how they looked at Loke.
"WE COULD REALLY, I MEAN, REALLY FORCE HIM… OUT… even if his gate is sealed" Natsu yelled. Gray covered his ears.
"I'M SO MAD AT LOKE RIGHT NOW! I COULD TEAR OPEN THE GATE TO THE SPIRIT WORLD AND NOT CARE WHAT IT DOES TO TIME AND SPACE!" Erza's having an emotional breakdown if Loke would appear before her right now. He would lose his head in the instant Erza draws her sword.
"THAT IDIOT!HOW COULD HE DO THAT TO LUCY!" Gray yelled all his frustrations swelling up inside of him.
"Mirajane…." I voice just called out and descended down the stairs.
"Lucy…."Mirajane said. Everybody turned to look.
"I'm going home…" Lucy declared and before anybody could retaliate she disappeared.
"That was…." Cana was lost at words.
"Transportation Magic," Bisca said.
"Lucy..can't use transportation magic.." Happy said. Everybody was shocked he made his presence known. Happy was there from the very beginning of the endless cycle of curses addressed to Loke but masked his presence with the commotion.
"Well….she CAN now….I guess…." Levy was confused.
"Lucy…just used transportation magic?" Juvia said. "Very odd for Lucy" she added.
"Is it okay for her to just be left alone on her own." Cana asked.
"Leave her. She needs to manage." Mirajane answered and played with the eyes that remained of the lemonade juice she drank.
"Oh…yeah…guess…what…Juvia's my girlfriend now.." Gray said all of a sudden. Happy crashed landed on the floor.
"WHAT!" Happy screamed and Juvia blushed.
"YOU'RE KIDDING!" Natsu yelled in a sort of teasing kind of way.
"They're not." Bisca said.
"OH YEAH! I ALWAYS KNEW YOU HAD A THING FOR JUVIA GRAY!" Natsu was screaming at every human being he sees.
"Tsk." Was all Erza could say. But deep down inside she was happy for them at least. But for Lucy she felt horrible. What did Lucy do to get this kind of punishment? She was one of the kindest souls on earth, and yet…she's being rewarded with sadness. Lucy would cry her eyes out to her heart's content until her tears won't fall anymore. Erza dreaded that Lucy might become swallowed up by grief she will eventually forget who she is. Erza thought, Hang in there Lucy.
Loke was feeling a seething pain rise up to his chest. He had hurt Lucy. The Lucy that he loves and will care about for the rest of his life. Lucy was crying Loke thought, her tears we're like rain, he could hear them roll down her cheeks. Loke punched a nearby tree and a hole was made through it's side. The tree was falling but it's roots held on. Loke gave it one final push and it crashed down the ground. Lucy….I love you so much….You can't imagine how much I want to be with you but cant….It's painful not to see you…I'm sorry…..Please…don't hate me…Loke thought. Then he knelt down on his knees and prayed for Lucy's safety. He had also known about Lucy collapsing from overusing her magic in trying to summon him. Loke clutched his heart. "I love you Lucy" he mumbled in solemn words.
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OH…YEAH!l LOKE AND LUCY TOGETHER FOREVER! YOU GUYS KNOW THAT!
OH MAN….Now…Lucy's depressed too…..
LOKE! Be a man and face your fears! You're supposed to be a powerful spirit for crying it loud!