So here we go :) I'm starting to build up to the main event, though the story is far from over :)
Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail (It's magic is credit to the amazing Hiro Mashima), only the my ideas and love for the show.
Chapter 14
Splitting up
Lisanna P.O.V
"Why are we up so early?" I whine, tripping slightly as I stagger behind everyone. I was woken this morning my Elfman, yelling about how it was time to go and I had to be a man. How am I even related to that idiot? The answer is beyond me.
"Because," Erza says, shooting a glare at me, "we need to fine the cure as fast as we can. Our King's life depends on it. So cooperate ot shut up. Your choice." She turns away and wraps her arms around Lucy.
I glare at her back and then turn my attention to the Princess. Her shoulders are slumped and her walk is slightly staggered. Her body language gives off a sense of hopelessness. Good. Maybe she would give up this stupid quest. I look at Natsu, who stands beside me, with a grin on my face. My face falls when I see him staring at the Princess, a look of worry on his face.
What's so special about her? She's a spoiled brat, who has had everything she wants since the day of her birth and who doesn;t care about anyone but herself. She's selfish, that's what she is.
"Natsu?" I say, fluttering my eyelashes. He looks at me and blinks. "When this is all over, how about me and you go to that forest we found when we where younger?"
"Maybe," he says, turning back to stare at Lucy," though I promised Luce I would take her swimming." I glare at him, though he doesn't notice.
"Luce?" I murmur, striving to sound innocent and curious.
"Yeah, Luce. Lucy. The Princess," he says, nodding and not turning around. When she hears her name, Lucy glances around, eyes landing on Natsu. She lets out a small smile before turning away. This makes Natsu frown.
"Hey, Luce," he shouts to her, causing her to turn around slightly, "you okay?"
"Just tired," she reply's and you can hear it in her voice. Maybe she'll pass out. "I kept having weird dreams. Oh, do you want your scarf back?" It only then that I notice the white garment hangs loosely around her neck and I pout. He never let me have his scarf. It was to precious to him.
"Nah, keep it for today," Natsu answers, shocking me. "It might get cold and that will keep you warm."
"Thank you," Lucy says, blushing. Ugh, she infuriates me. She turns away and I see Erza elbow her lightly, causing the girl to yelp. She looks at the red haired girl, who grins back causing Lucy to turn bright red.
I had to stop Natsu from being alone with Lucy. It's the only way.
Layla P.O.V
"Are we all here?" I ask, looking around at the crowd before me. All of us stand around the pool which connects us to the living world, staring into its shadowy abyss.
We are eight in total and all parents of the group which set out on the quest for the cure. On my right is Roxanne, her blonde hair shifting in the breeze, and beside her, her husband Jediah. He resembles Elfman in many ways; from his large build to spiky white hair, yet he has the blue eyes of Mira and Lisanna. Next to him are the Fernandes couple; Marko and Karina. Marko, with the same red marking and eyes as his son, stands with his arms around his wife, her blue hair so similar to Jellal's.
On my left is Jeremy, his hand on the shoulder of Darren, Gray's father, and next to him, Avery and Erica Scarlett. Though Erza looks very much like her mother, her hair colour is that of her fathers, I smile at the group. It was time.
"We must help our children in anyway we can," I proclaim and they nod. "They are ours to care for and even though we are no longer with them, we still have the ability to help. Are you ready to do this?"
"I have always been ready to help my child," Avery says, wrapping his arms around a smiling Erica. Darren and Jeremy nod, staring into the pool.
"Whatever it takes, our children will have our help," Jediah states.
"Exactly," Roxanne smiles. "I would give anything for my children and all of your children too. They are the future."
"I hope they use our help wisely," Karina quietly states, her head bowed. Marko rubs his hand up her arm and smiles at her. She always was a shy girl and was until her untimely death. Even in the afterlife, she remain timid and placid. Something her son picked up slightly.
"Then we shall proceed," I say. I pull a small dagger, shorter than my forearm. I hold it up and watch it's blade flash in the sunlight I place it on the skin on my palm, breath whistling through my teeth as I apply pressure.
Blood pool to the surface of the cut and I hold my palm out above the water, setting droplets scattering into the deep water. Then I pass the dagger to Roxanne, watching my blood mix with the water. No, we would be able to help them
Lucy P.O.V
"We need to split up," Erza says, when we stop for a break. Me feet ache and my head is pounding, yet I do not complain. This was my choice and I have to bare it.
"We'll cover more ground that way," Gajeel says from his position behind us, where he leans on a tree.
"I'll chose group and give you directions," the red headed woman says. She looks at us all and nods. "Lucy, you go with Natsu, Gray and Juvia to the North. Lisanna, you will join Levy and Gajeel. Elman you are with myself and Jellal. Happy everyone?"
We all nod, though I notice Lisanna does so with anger. I need to figure out what's going on with her. She seem's to emit a weird aura and it scares me. I feel like something bad is going to happen.
"Come on then, Luce," Natsu says, grinning and walking over to me. I stand up, dusting off the shorts I changed into this morning. Natsu's scarf sits around my neck over the blue, long-sleeved top I wear. One me feet, I wear black combat boots.
"Okay," I say, following him and Gray into the forest. Juvia links arms with me as we walk, her blue skirt brushing the side of my legs. I smile at her and she smiles back, her blue eyes shining.
"This forest is so pretty, Juvia thinks," she says, staring around in awe. Her eyes land on the raven haired man in front of us. "Yes, Juvia thinks it is very pretty."
I laugh and seconds later so does Juvia. I push down my bad feeling and enjoy the walk with my friends.
Levy P.O.V
"I'm telling you, we are going the wrong way!" I yell for the fifth time.
"And I'm telling you we're not, so deal with it Shrimp," Gajeel shouts back. We ate inches away from each other. I glare at the tall man in front of me, my head tilted back due to his height. I hate being small.
"Erza told us to go to the East of the island! This is west," I shout, waving my compass in front of his face.
"That stupid thing is useless!" he shots back. "My instincts tell me this is East!"
"Screw you instincts " I yelp, shocking myself. I recover and glare. "My compass works fine and you know it. This is East and this is the way we are going." I point off into the forest.
"No, that is West!"
"East!"
"It. Is. West!"
"It's East. You just too- wait, where is Lisanna?" I ask suddenly, turning around. I stare about the small clearing, looking for signs of the white haired girl.
"She was here a second ago," Gajeel rumbles, staring about too.
Where did she get to?
Normal P.O.V
A girl with short white hair and blue eyes sprints through Drakan Forest. Branches whip her cheek, but she runs on, unaware of the pain. Blood seeps from the tiny cuts but she pays them no attention. She must reach them.
She skids to a halt when she heard voices, then begins to walk slowly towards the source. In a clearing is a group of four teens. Natsu, Lucy, Gray and Juvia. All the had to do was split them apart.
"Good," a voice seems to whisper in her head. "Bring the Princess and the Dragneel to me. The other's are of no concern."
"Yes," she whispers. She breaks into a run again and breaks suddenly into the clearing. "Gray! Juvia! Erza needs your help! Natsu! Lucy! I need you to come with me!" She falls to her knees, as if due to exhaustion.
"Lisanna!" Lucy yelps.
"Please, you have to help," Lisanna whispers back.
"Don't worry, we will," Gray says. "Juvia, lets go." He grabs the blue haired girls hand and drags her off, breaking into a sprint.
"Where do we have to go, Lisanna?" Lucy asks.
The white haired girls stands and looks off into the densely packed forest. She points to a sections, knowing what lies beyond it.
"This way," she says, walking off. The other two share a glance, before following.
There we go...I think I might change this chapter in a few days, so let me know what you think :) I just feel like it isn't good enough.
Till next time :)