BOO YAH! CHAPTER TWO! I'm actually very proud of myself for getting this done so fast. I'm usually really bad at updating… Anyway! Our AOT characters finally come into play! Also, Eren is 18 here, Levi is 19. That way all the ages matchup.
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Eren POV - Forest Of Angelis
I walked steadily through the forest toward the scream I heard earlier. We'd all seen the massive explosion of magic, and currently Levi and I were moving toward it. I'd felt the pain and heard it as well in the scream that accompanied it. Whoever that was shouldn't be alone, and I doubted they were still standing after that much Magic was expelled.
I stepped quietly into the clearing, finding that the entire area was trashed from the magic they expelled. "Damn… Thats a lot of damage. Sasha won't be happy." Levi says. I chuckle and say "Yeah. She always gets upset when people fuck up the forest." Levi, who was wearing a simple black pants and dark blue plaid button up shirt, looked around the area.
I was wearing roughly the same thing, since he'd gotten in the habit of stealing my shirts, which were a few sizes too big for him. But he always tied the bottom around his waist tightly, making it fit him far better. I quickly rush over to a young blond woman, who was unconscious in the middle of the clearing.
I checked for a pulse, finding a strong and steady one. Levi looks at me and asks "She alive? And can we move her? I can rush back to Hanji if I need to." I nod and say "She's alive. I'll carry her back to the guild. Erwin is gonna flip when he sees her though, she looks like she exhausted almost all of her magic." Levi nods as he leads me back toward the guild as I scoop her up.
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Hanji rushed us into our infirmary, ordering us to set her down on the nearest bed. I gently did so, Hanji shoving Levi and I out seconds later, the door slamming itself shut. Levi lands on top of me as he fall to the floor. He groans as he stands, the others crowding around us. He helps me to my feet after he used me as an impromptu pillow.
Erwin walks over, looking down at us and asking "What on earth is going on? Who was that?... Why are you both wearing the same shirt?" I smile at him and say "My tiny lover over here stole my favorite shirt, so I had to go with my backup. We don't know who she is, but she caused that massive explosion of magic."
He nods and says "Interesting… Do-" He was cut off as Sasha ran up and drop kicked him into the wall, throwing our master across our guild as she asks "How much damage did she do? Where was it exactly? OH GOD! SHE DIDN'T HURT MY RED OAK SANCTUARY DID SHE? CONNIE COME ON WE HAVE TO GO SEE HOW BAD IT IS!"
She grabs Connie's hand, the two of them running out of the guild. I smile at their vanishing forms as the doors close gently behind them. Levi chuckled quietly, grabbing my hand as Erwin walks back over, dusting himself off as he smiles after them. He nods at us and asks "Now. Do you know anything else about her?"
I shake my head at him, Levi doing the same. He nods slowly, sighing softly and says "I guess we'll have to wait for her to wake up." I glance back at the door, even my advanced hearing barely able to detect the heartbeat of the girl in the other room. I pulled Levi to my side, kissing his head with a small hum and we move to a table, waiting for Hanji to appear.
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Master Makarov POV - Fairy Tail
I stood quietly on the banister of the second floor. My children below cheered and played, happy with there own thoughts. They ignored my other children, whom were being comforted by the Raijinshuu. Bixlow wasn't even acting pervy as he softly tried to comfort a sobbing Wendy and Juvia. Gajeel and Bixlow simply nodded at each other as Evergreen got food for them.
Freed seemed to be etching out runes on a piece of paper, looking like he was close to crying himself. I knew Lucy meant a lot to them, and it must have hurt them to return from a two month trip to find her gone. She was the one person who forgave them without question after the battle of Fairy Tail.
Freed and Lucy often talked, since the pair liked books. She helped Bixlow carve new dolls for his babies after the Battle, and she and Evergreen talked about magic and clothes whenever they got the chance. Juvia and Wendy were often with those two as well, all of them chatting in a corner of the guild.
It hurt now to see her gone, and all her friends are hurting as well. I wanted to hunt Laxus down, and asking him to keep an eye out for Lucy, but knew that would hurt him more. That and Lucy's request had been simple, I only wished she would have let us tell everyone. I looked away from my grieving children toward the others.
Mirajane and Elfman were happily talking to their sister, never straying far from her. Lisanna had joined team Natsu, said Dragon Slayer was talking with his long lost friend. Gray seemed to notice the mourning his friends were going through, but turned back to his friends. Erza ate her cake, and life moved on, despite the fact that we had lost someone precious to us.
I looked back at Freed, who seemed to have completed something on the paper. It glowed for a moment before fading again. I jumped down and approached them, my children to preoccupied to notice my approach. I hopped onto the table, everyone jumping as Freed says "Master? What are you doing here?"
I smile at him and ask "Merely curious as to what you were doing." Freed goes red and says "I… I was attempting a script spell. It tells me the condition of the person I'm looking for…" I smile and say "Smart idea! Did it work?" The others moved closer, peering at the paper. On it were the words Lucy Heartfillia, Alive - Suffering From Magic Exhaustion - Being Treated.
I blink at the words. I nod and say "She'll be fine. She's being treated, which means she should be safe." Everyone nods, Freed seeming proud of himself as Bixlow complements his friend and Evergreen coaxes a drink into Wendy and Juvia's hands. "You two need to stay healthy. Carla and Pantherlily will be over in a moment, but try and drink okay?"
They nod as those around me coil closer to each other, seeking the comfort of friends. Gajeel protectively hugged Wendy. I knew he saw her almost like his daughter, or maybe a sister. Bixlow and Evergreen hugged Juvia, and Pantherlily and Carla flew over to Freed, hugging him tightly as I hung my head. Please Lucy. Be safe.
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Levi POV - Forest of Angelis, Freedom's Wings Guild hall.
It had been about three hours, and she still hadn't woken up yet. Hanji had been working on her this entire time, and had yet to let anyone see her. I sat cross legged on the bench, Eren having set his head in my lap, smiling at me while I played with his hair. I truly loved him, even though he'd gotten as tall as Erwin and I had to stand on my toes to kiss him. I was finding it hard not to smile back at him even though we're in the guild hall.
We all jump up as Hanji steps out of the room, a grin on her face as she lead our mystery Mage into the room. She was taller than me, something I'd come to expect as everyone was a fucking giant, with blond hair and warm brown eyes. She had keys and a whip at her side, multiple Gold keys shining from her hip.
Hanji smiled at her and says "I'm Hanji. This is the Freedom's Wings Guild. What's your name?" She smiles softly at all of us and says "My name's Lucy Heartfilia. I used to be in Fairy Tail. I'm a celestial Mage." Jean jumps up instantly and says "See! I knew I wasn't the only celestial mage in Fiore! Pay up Reiner!"
Lucy smiles at him as Reiner begrudgingly hands over three hundred jewels. Eren looks at her and asks "Used to be? What happened?" I can see the pain flash in her eyes as she says "I left… Everyone started ignoring me… I'm sorry I ruined part of the forest…" Christa walks over and hugs her gently before saying "I'm sorry Lucy…"
She hugs her back tightly before looking over at Jean and saying "Part of the reason I left was because I needed to train… They called me weak and I refuse to be that." Jean smiles and says "I'll be more than happy to train you, if the Master says it's alright." Erwin smiles at her and says "Lucy. You could join our guild if you'd like, and train with all of us. No one has any right to call anyone weak, and it is an insult that should never be used."
She looks down at the floor and says "Thank you… But I barely know any of you… You couldn't just offer a place here to a complete stranger…" Eren shrugs and says "Hey, we took in horseface over there, I'm pretty sure you're more qualified than he is!" Throwing Jean a grin. Jean snaps back a retort instantly as Lucy asks "You mean it?... You all want me here?"
I nod at her and say "I'd personally like to kick the asses of whoever dared to call a friend weak. But I know that you'll be welcomed here Lucy. In the end, the lost always find there way to the forest." She smiles again, bright and happy as a few tears escape her eyes. Erwin placed a hand on her shoulder and asked "Anyone you want to call? I have a communication lacrima in my office if you'd like to use it."
She nods slowly and he shows her to his office, letting her inside before walking back towards us. "I like her. Shes nice." I hear Petra say as Erwin nods and says "I think she will be a good addition for us."
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Lucy POV
I calmed down once I was in his office, which was neat and orderly. On his desk was a large communication lacrima, once I was sure that I didn't look like I'd been crying I picked it up. I stopped for a moment though. Will I join them? They seem kind… They found me and took me in without being asked… The small raven headed man was kind… His boyfriend seemed to be as well.
There master was just as bright as all of them. And they seemed to be just as angry as Natsu as I felt hurt. I nod to myself. That other mage is a celestial mage as well. He can help me train, and maybe even surpass my old guildmates. I set the lacrima back on it's stand, placing a hand on it and concentrating on Makarov.
After a few seconds the connection is made and I see him rushing over to the Lacrima. "LUCY! How are you?" I smile and say "I'm alright, let everyone know that. I've just found a place to stay… And maybe join and train with them…" He gives me a smile and says "As long as you're safe, than I'm happy for you."
I nod as he says "The Raijinshuu noticed your absence in moments and asked for you. They now sit with your other friends. Other than that, they haven't noticed it yet. I will be announcing the S-class ready mages tomorrow… The test will be the day after your deadline." I nod as he speaks.
"Tell them I miss them, and I'll have to come see them soon. Thank you Makarov. It means alot." I say softly, he nods and says "I'll let you go. I have faith in you Lucy, never forget that you have all of the strength you can imagine at your fingertips. All you need to do is grab it." I nod as the connection fades away.
I smile at the silent lacrima, wiping my eyes for none existent tears before exiting his office. I get a few smiles and greeted as I find the master. He grins at me and says "Introductions first? Thank you can decide?" I nod, thankful for his words. "My name is Erwin Smith. I'm the master of Freedom's Wings. I have Giant Slayer magic, and Archive."
I nod as another tall blond to his left says "My name is Mike Zacharias. I practice Hunter Magic, which enhances my senses, as well as water and ice magic." I smile at him and nod. Hanji bounces up and says "I have Imagination and creation magic! I can make anything I want! Or create it!"
I nod and say "That's amazing!" She nods approvingly as the Celestial mage walks over with a brunette and says "My name's Jean! I have Celestial magic like you! But I also have light magic, and Star magic." I smile and say "You have to teach me those. Aren't they lost arts?" He nods and says "I'd be happy to, and yes they are."
The brunette smiles softly and says "My name's Marco. I have Sky Devil Slayer magic and Life Gift magic. I can give life to inanimate objects for a short period, and even reanimate the dead for a bit." I grin and say "That's amazing!" He blushes softly as Jean tossed an arm around his shoulders.
I nod as the small raven and his boyfriend walk over hand in hand. The raven says "I'm Levi Ackerman. I have Requip and Flight magic." I grin as his boyfriend says "I'm Eren Jaeger. I have Titan Slayer Magic and Requip. However Levi is far better at Requip than I am." I see Levi get a small blush at his praise as I nod.
"What's flight magic? And what's Titan slayer magic?" I ask after a moment. Levi says "Flight magic allows me to more or less fly wherever I want, as fast as I choose." I nod as Eren says "Making him rather deadly when he wants to be. And Titan Slayer magic means that I heal faster than normal people, I have a secondary form I choose to never use, I'm also stronger and faster than normal people. My senses are stronger as well."
I nod as two girls walk up, one of them the small blonde that hugged me earlier. "Eren! Quit hogging all her attention! Hi Lucy, I'm Christa. I have Hearts Truth magic, meaning I can see the true intentions of anyone who looks into my eyes. I also can steal the abilities of others." I nod in awe as the woman next to her says "I'm Ymir. I practice Knife Magic, meaning I can use my magic to create knives. I also have Titan magic as my secondary. But Eren's is a little stronger since he learned his first."
I nod as five people walk over, one a tall brunette, one a slightly shorter blonde. Another much shorter blonde, and a medium height ravenette, and a medium height blonde. The raven said "My name's Mikasa Ackerman, no Levi and I aren't related. I have requip and speed magic." I nod as the smaller blonde happily said "My name's Armin! I have Archive magic like the master! But I have Telekinesis as well!"
I smile at them as the taller blond says "My name is Reiner, the girl is Annie, and the tree behind me is Berthold. I have crash magic, but I have really good control over it so no worries. Annie has crystal magic, which she can use to create weapons or armor to protect herself! It's really pretty in my opinion. Berthold is an Earth dragon slayer! We all also have Titan Slayer Magic."
I nod, taking a second to digest this as four people walk over, strawberry blonde woman leading them smiling at me with a rapier at her hip. Beside him is a blondish man, a taller bright blond, and a average height brunette. The woman smiles and says "I'm Petra. I have script magic with my sword. I also have telepathy, which makes me the coordinator of our group."
I nod as the tall blond says "My name is Eld, and I have Crash magic as well. However, I have Builder magic as well. This allows me to rebuild anything I accidentally destroy." I nod with a smile. He'd have been useful when I worked with Natsu. The other blond says "Aurou. I have Cancellation Magic and Memory magic. I can either cancel out magic or edit the memories of people I touch."
I nod at him and the brunette says "I'm Gunther. I have Takeover magic. Along with ability theft, which allows me to edit the forms I have." I nod at him with a small smile as the door smashed open. A brunette woman and a bald male stand in the doorway. The woman rushed over to me and comes screeching to a halt.
"Hi! I'm Sasha. That's Connie! I have Earth God slayer and earth manipulation magic! Sorry I'm late, I was repairing the damage you did to the forest." I nod and say "I'm Lucy, I'm a celestial Mage." Connie nods and says "I'm a fire mage. I also have storm magic, allowing me to create storms or negate them."
I nod at them all, seeing the warmth and acceptance that radiated from all of them. Erwin looks at me and says "You may join us if you wish Lucy, or you could simply train here. It's your choice, and no one here will force your hand." I nod slowly to him as I look around. I… They welcome me… A stranger who they don't know… They still open their arms to me and invite me in…
I nod slowly and say "I'd love to join your guild…" Everyone cheers, even Levi, who had a constantly neutral look cracked a small smile. I was suddenly attacked with a massive group hug, held tightly by everyone around me. I hugged them all back, feeling safe and happy for the first time in a long time.
Once everyone pulled away Christa walked over with a guild stamp. "Our guild insignia is two overlapping wings that are blue and white, but you can have different colors if you want." I look around as Eren unbuttons the first two of his shirt and shows me the guild mark on his chest. It was beautiful, the colors striking out against his skin.
I pull up the small sleeve of my shirt, showing them my right arm. "High up please, and with the guild colors." Christa nods and places the stamp, the colors appearing on my skin moments later. I have to have it here. Where Natsu keeps his. I use this arm to summon my spirits, to fight and defend those I love. Where I shall always reach when I need help, and where I will find the power strength I hold.
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Lucy POV - Two weeks later
I panted, running with Mikasa along the forest path Sasha had set up for me. It turned out that our guild hall was in fact a massive enchanted castle. It was enchanted so that it was indestructible, the massive stone creation would never topple or harm those within.
I'd been given a room within, since everyone lived there. I could have moved into the small village nearby, but the commute was long and I could live here for free as a member of the guild. They didn't have S-Class here, everyone was trusted to know their own strengths and weaknesses and not bite off more than they could chew. If they did, they came home, and we patched them up.
Hanji was our doctor, since her magic could heal any wound she came across, and was very good at curing curses. Erwin was like a caring uncle, and made sure everyone was safe. Mikasa, Jean, Levi, Eren, and Loke had all taken it upon themselves to train me, and my cramping legs could attest to their thoroughness.
Mikasa slowed down and stopped me, letting me catch my breath. "You're doing well. You've made it farther today than you did yesterday." I nodded at her as I panted for air. She rubbed my back gently and lets me breath. As soon as I could we took off again, the terrain never completely flat or unmuddied.
Sasha had created it as a training course to that I could get used to running through the forest, it also made the workout twice as hard. Mikasa hadn't even broke a sweat, always checking on me. Her Wind magic kept the air cooler, letting us run longer. I almost cheered with joy as we ran up to the castle, only to see Eren grinning at me from the training ground.
I groan loudly as my bruises throb. Loke and Eren both believed that the fastest way for me to learn hand to hand combat was by actually fighting. And yes, I was learning more than I ever had before, and faster too, but the multiple bruises I had still throbbed at the thought of fighting again. However, he never hit harder than that.
I knew he could easily break bone, especially after I saw him shatter a tree with a single hit. So I was thankful for that, and knew that I needed these marks to learn. Loke appeared next to me and asked "Do you wish to train today as well Princess?" I nod and say "I'd like to call my friends first, but I'll train first if Eren has something planned after this."
We walk over to him, well he walks, I limp. Eren looks me over sharply, seeming to be sizing me up as he asks "Would you like to train? I won't make you. I'd suggest you do, because it's best to keep working out, but if you need to take a day than do so." I nod and say "Can we go lightly today? I'll train, but I don't think I'll be able to go all out…"
Eren nods and says "Warm up first. Stretch with Loke, than we can go through the basic moves. After that you can spar against me for a few minutes before you're free for the day. You will have to work with Levi and Jean, but you can grab lunch before that." I nod gratefully as Loke and I start going through the basic stretches.
Eren and Levi had said my flexability wasn't up to par, and made me stretch three times a day. Hanji had tried to heal me after every day, but I refused. Let these heal on their own, it will help with my pain tolerance and let me remember how Eren fights. For him, there was no fighting dirty. There was winning, and those who won't try hard enough.
"Fight with every fiber of your being. Fight like I am trying to kill you. Fight till you can no longer hold your head up, till you can no longer breathe through the pain, till you can no longer see straight. Because in a real fight that's what it will come down to. Not who's stronger, not who's faster or smarter. It comes down to sheer determination. To who will cave first. Find your breaking point Lucy, and fight to push it further." He said, having pinned me against the ground.
I truly enjoyed sparring against Eren. He honestly didn't give a shit that I was a girl, or an heiress, or that I wasn't as strong as he was. He still hit me without a single ounce of regret, which I was thankful for. He truly wanted to teach me, and put every ounce of effort into doing so. I knew elsewhere I'd be looked at oddly for the numerous bruises that adorned my body.
Here I simply received a nod of approval or someone saying "You did better today!" Or some other words of approval. Armin was a sweetheart to me, and always watched me spar with Eren. Hanji had taken over my menu and set up a diet for me. I'd dropped weight since I'd been here, but I'd replaced it with muscle mass.
As I went through my final stretch Armin stepped out onto the training field. In his hand was what looked like a strawberry shake. He smiled at me and says "Wow! You made it back here faster today! By a good three minutes!" I smile at him appreciatively as he hands me the shake. I take a small sip and almost moan with joy.
Hanji had me on protein and vitamin shakes due to my training. Armin and Petra worked together to make me a shake that tastes like strawberry milkshakes. I happily drank my shake while Armin and I talked a moment. Once I was done Eren nodded as I walked over, taking me through the motions of the moves I was learning.
He adjusted my stance slightly, moving an arm or leg here and there. "You're a girl, meaning you are naturally weaker than guys. I'm not insulting you, but naturally it's easier for men to make and keep muscle mass. Meaning you'll have to work twice as hard. I will always be naturally stronger than you, meaning you will have to fight smart." He says as he adjusts my arm.
He shows me another move to copy and says "You're smaller than I am, lighter too. That means you're faster than I am. Work on that, it's hard to hit something quick. Use your elbows and knees, you can put more power behind it. Use your entire body when you hit, you'll pack a bigger punch that way."
I nod along as I copy him, finding the move a little difficult to hold. He nods approvingly and says "You'll have to outsmart your opponent Lucy. It's rare you'll win on power alone. Erwin isn't our master simply because he's strong, he's there because he's fucking brilliant." I nod with a small smile. Another thing I was learning, was a massive amount of profanity.
Levi was very profane, along with a killer sense of humor. Eren did too, while Erwin and Armin tended to be more reserved, they did cuss occasionally. I was slowly starting to, yet nowhere near as much as the others. Eren motioned toward the ring they had etched out, and I take my place on the other side as he tossed me two rolls of wrapping tape.
I quickly tapped my fingers, preferring to not break any bones in my hand because of Eren's face. As I finished I was happy that I'd switched from my skirt to shorts. As Eren finished he nodded and said "Move first, and move fast. Use your head, and you'll stand a better chance of beating me." I nod as he slips into his stance.
I take a breath, sizing up his stance before rushing forward, trying to slip under his guard. He grinned at me, dodging to the left and dancing away from me. As I rushed at him again, he swung a roundhouse kick at me, and I was to close to dodge. I pulled up both arms, blocking the hit as I groaned in pain.
I could feel pain ripple up my arm, my shoulder going numb for a moment as I pull away from him. I dart back, trying to keep some distance between us. Eren doesn't allow this though and advanced quickly, landing a hit to my right side, a hit I managed to block. This continued for a few minutes, Eren striking me over and over as I blocked or dodged.
I finally managed to land a few hits of my own, even managing to break his nose. He laughed loudly as he stepped away, falling out of stance and holding his nose in place. In a few seconds it had healed and the bleeding stopped. I snickered at the blood all over his shirt as he said "You did well, I'd get that last hit looked at though."
He said worriedly, motioning toward my throbbing hand. I nod and say "I will. I was thinking more of my injured face!" I playfully seem upset, knowing Eren saw straight through my act. I had a small bruise on my cheek from one of his kicks. He grinned and said "Off you get. Go eat and rest up. I have a feeling Levi won't go easy on you at all."
I groaned softly as I walked off into the Guild. I get a few words of praise as I walk. I smiled at them as I walked into Hanji's lab/infirmary. She jumps up as I walk in and says "Ouch! You okay?" I nod and say "Could you heal the mark on my face? And look at my hand?" She nods and waves her hand over the mark on my face and it fades instantly.
She inspects my hand a moment before doing the same, causing the throbbing to stop. "You had a small fracture. All fixed now." I nod with a smile as I walk into the main hall, untapping my hands as I sat at the bar. Eld nods at me as Petra walks over. "Lucy! Hungry? I have your meal ready if you want it!"
I nod and say "Yes please! I'm starving." She nods and in seconds I have a massive steaming plate of food. It's some kind of pasta dish that Hanji had me on. It tasted fabulous and apparently was better for me than anything else. I practically inhaled my plate, grinning at them as Gunther and Aurou teased Petra.
I handed my plate to Petra when I was done. She smiled approvingly and said "You look better today. Did you break Eren's nose? He was covered in blood a bit ago. I grin and nod saying "I finally managed to hit his face." Eld congratulates me as Ymir collects some money from Marco, who smiles over at me.
I hop down from my stool and wave at everyone as I walk over to the Master's office. I knock softly and hear him call 'Enter'. I step inside, smiling at him as he chuckles and asks "Lacrima?" I nod as he says "I'll try and get you one next time I go to town." I smile as he hands me the lacrima. I take the lacrima and walk up to my room, which was on the third floor. Each room had it's own bathroom, and we could choose our rooms when we moved in.
Levi and Eren shared a room in the top of the tower, Marco and Jean choose a room on the second floor, our Master had a room above his office. Sasha and Connie were the only ones who lived out of the castle, preferring the forest nearby. Sasha had created a treehouse where the pair lived. My room faced the rising sun, and was perfect for stargazing. I set the Lacrima on the table in front of my couch before I pull my hair up into a ponytail.
I set my hand on the Lacrima, thinking about the master as a connection is created. I'd started calling him every three days, and making sure none of them saw the bruises I was sporting. I knew they'd freak out and overreact. As the connection is made a familiar blond head appears. "Hello? Who the fuck is this?" Laxus says, sounding confused at my sudden call. I jump up with a startled sound. "Oh god! I'm so sorry Laxus! I was trying to call Makarov and it accidentally called you!" I hastily say.
"Blondie? Since when did you call Gramps Makarov? Why are you covered in bruises? Wait… Where is your guild mark?" He questions quickly, seeming more angry by the end of it. I sit down and sigh sadly, knowing that I'd have to explain why I left to someone soon. Christa had gotten it out of me the first day I was here, and every single member of my new guild wanted to kill my old team.
Laxus seems to notice my sadness and yanks off his headphones, looking at me worriedly and asking "Blondie? What's wrong?" Seeming genuinely concerned. "Whatever I say, you have to promise not to freak out okay?" I ask with a small sniff, feeling the prickle of tears well up behind my eyes. His worry seems to double as he nods quickly and says "Sure Blondie." I laugh softly and say "You're blonde too lightning butt."
He grins and says "Hey! At least your nickname isn't mean!" I smile slightly before it fades and I sit down again, hugging myself lightly and saying "Natsu… After Lisanna came back, everyone started ignoring me… Only Wendy, Gajeel, Juvia, Pantherlily, and Carla were the only people who talked to me… The Raijinshuu talked to me when they were there, but everyone else ignored me."
I see Laxus stiffen as I continue, wiping a stray tear from my eye. "Natsu and the rest of the team came to talk to me about two weeks ago…" Laxus finally spoke, saying "I have a feeling that this won't be good." I nod shakily and say "He called me weak! He said I was just a replacement for Lisanna and that I was off his team! And Gray and Erza agreed with him!" I see tiny sparks of lightning start to shoot off of him, dancing across his coat.
"And everyone just cheered when Natsu asked Lisanna to join! They were my friends and they just ignored me and acted like I didn't exist! And they still haven't noticed! It's been two weeks Laxus and no one has noticed I'm gone save the Raijinshuu and my friends!" I say, feeling a small sob work up my throat as I hear Laxus growl softly. "How- they- what- HOW DARE THEY!" His voice crackles with the lightning that shoots off his body.
I watch him sadly as he vents his anger, shouting at the Lacrima. "NATSU IS CONSTANTLY SCREAMING ABOUT FRIENDSHIP AND FAMILY! BUT THEM HE HAS THEY FUCKING GALL TO JUST HURT YOU LIKE THAT! HOW FUCKING DARE HE." He shouts, voice echoing around my room. "I left Fairy Tail Laxus. He doesn't matter anymore…" I see him seem to calm as he says "I know you liked him Blonde… So this hurts way more than you're letting on…."
I blink at him and say "It was that obvious was it huh?..." He shakes his head and says "You wouldn't have let him get away with half of what he did if you didn't…" I nod and say "Yeah… I liked him alot… I saw Gray as my brother, and Erza like a sister…. And then they just abandoned me. So I left Fairy Tail. And I traveled for a little bit, before I found my new guild." I move my shirt up and show him my new guild mark.
His eyes widen as I say "I found new friends, and I'm training. Eren is teaching me hand to hand combat, which is where I got my bruises. Levi is helping me with my magical stamina, and Mikasa is helping me with my physical stamina. Jean is teaching me more about my magic, and two new kinds as well." He nods and says "You're doing well then… I'll let you be, since you seem like you have work to do!" He teases me gently, making me smile. I nod and say "You should come visit sometime… It'd be nice to see an old friend." He blinks at me in surprise as he grins cockily before we say our goodbyes. I smile at the darkened Lacrima. Maybe I'll have an old friend here after all.
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Laxus POV - Crocus Forest
As soon as the connection was cut my anger came back full force. Lightning cracked around me, jumping up and down my skin as I growled savagely at nothing. They hurt her! THE ONE FUCKING PERSON WHO GAVE A SHIT ABOUT ALL OF THEM. SHE FUCKING FORGAVE ME, WITHOUT A SINGLE QUESTION! AND DID THE SAME FOR MY TEAM! SHE KEPT MY TEAM CLOSE AND HELPED THE OTHERS FORGIVE THEM FOR MY STUPIDITY.
I slam my fist onto the table, hearing it groan under the hit. The Lightning on my body sparked onto the wood, burning tiny marks into it. I want… I felt my chest ache slightly at the pain she showed. She had seemed so heart broken, so hurt by their words that she actually cried. I hated seeing that! I hated it with every fiber of my being. I wanted her to smile, to laugh and cheer like she had at Fairy Tail. To be the gentle and forgiving person I knew. She wasn't weak, she was far from that.
I knew I liked Lucy, but I was to cowardly to ask her out. And I knew she loved Natsu. But at the pain she showed, made every instinct in my body scream for blood. I shook slightly as I tried to get a reign on my actions before I finally said "Fuck it." I darted to my left and started moving using the lightning. The miles slipped by in moments as I found myself at the doors of Fairy Tail. I drew my magic around my leg, and kicked the doors.
The doors flew off of their hinges, smashing into the opposite wall. The entire guild silences itself as gramps sees me. He looked me over, nodding and using his magic to grab my team and Lucy's friends. He pulls them up to the second floor as I shout "NATSU. WHERE'S LUCY?" Knowing that I probably look terrifying from the way some of the guild looks at me. Natsu tilts his head and asks "Who?"
I growl at him darting forward and grabbing his vest and picking him up off the floor. "LUCY FUCKING HEARTFILIA YOU DUMBASS! THE CHICK YOU BROUGHT TO THIS GUILD? THAN THREW AWAY THE SECOND LISANNA CAME BACK?" I threw him away from me, tossing him to the floor. He lands on his ass, staring up at me in shock as I turn to the guild.
"DO ANY OF YOU KNOW HOW LONG SHES BEEN GONE? DO ANY OF YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR CLOSEST FRIEND IS? WHERE THE ONE PERSON WHO CARED FOR ALL OF YOU REGARDLESS OF WHAT YOU DID TO HER? WHO EARNED THE NICKNAME 'THE LIGHT OF FAIRY TAIL'? DO ANY OF YOU HAVE ANY CLUE?" I shout at all of them, seeing them flinch and glance around.
I turn to Erza and say "SHE SAW YOU AS HER SISTER! AND YOU DARED TO CALL HER WEAK AND CASTER HER AWAY FROM YOU LIKE SHE MEANT NOTHING!" I turn to Gray, who glared at me as I say "SHE SAW YOU AS HER BROTHER! AND YOU JUST AGREED WITH THAT IDIOT!" I whirl back to Natsu, who has Lisanna at his side and say "SHE FUCKING LOVED YOUR PATHETIC ASS. DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE WOULD KILL FOR THAT?"
I turn back to all of them and shout "SHES BEEN GONE FOR TWO WEEKS! TWO WEEKS AND NONE OF YOU HAVE ASKED FOR HER! NONE OF YOU HAVE NOTICED HER ABSENCE! SHE LEFT THE FUCKING GUILD AND NONE OF YOU CARED. SO MUCH FOR ALL THAT BULLSHIT ABOUT FAMILY AND NEVER LEAVING ANYONE BEHIND." Everyone flinches under my words, Natsu looking confused as he said "But everything we told her was true. She is weak. She was just a replacement for Lisanna."
I turn on him, feeling my anger reach new heights as I move towards him. Before I can take another step a large hand falls on my shoulder, and I glance back angrily at whoever dared stop me. Gramps stands there quietly, looking at me calmly and saying "Come my boy. They have something to hear." He easily picks me up and places me on the second floor beside my team.
Wendy nods at me happily while my team hugs me. "You should have broke his stupid face." Gajeel says softly to me. I nod and say "I wish I had. I still might." Gajeel nods as Gramps jumps onto the banister again. "You my children have made me very disappointed. To ignore and hurt one of your own is more painful than the worst battle wounds. Especially for someone who was as kind as Lucy. However, Gajeel has a letter to read to you from our lost friend."
Gajeel steps forward and unfolds a letter and says
"Dear Fairy Tail.
If you are reading this, it means someone finally realized I was gone. Hopefully, it will be before the month mark. I'm honestly hurt by how all of you ignored me, but I understand that you found a long lost friend. Please, don't look for me, and don't expect me to return.
Love, Lucy Heartfilia."
I feel my heart throb for some reason as he says 'don't expect me to return'. I knew I liked Lucy, but I also knew I had no chance. I could easily see how Lucy loved Natsu, and I couldn't step between them. But now… I wanted to hunt Lucy down and hug her, I wanted to beat Natsu senseless. And most of all, I wanted to be with Lucy. I wanted to be around the bright happy person she is. I wanted to be around that positivity she radiates.
Gramps stands slowly and says "Now. I believe we need to make some changes for this years S-Class test. Those of you I call now shall take the test, and all prior testers shall be null and void. Gajeel, Juvia, Wendy, Freed, Bixlow, Evergreen, and Cana. Cana is still a tester because she has been training or passed out drunk. You are now the new S-Class testers. Be sure to choose a partner and train for the test in two weeks."
Natsu, Gray and Lisanna all tried to say something about why they were removed, but his glare silenced them. "We are all a family, and you are all my children. To see you hurt and ignore another one of my children is more painful than you will ever know. Lucy left two weeks ago as you know. But be aware that she has already found a new guild, that are working to remove all the pain you caused her." He says before looking at me.
I nod at Gramps as he says "Laxus. Come with me a moment." I nod as he leads me into his office. I hear quite a few people sobbing as I step into his office as he hops into his desk and says "How did you find out?" I shrug and say "She accidentally called me via Lacrima. And I managed to learn why her Guild Mark was gone." He nods and says "I'm afraid you must leave soon, but I can say thank you. My children needed that wake up call my son." I nod at him, finally allowing my anger to begin to subside.
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And there we go for chapter two! Review, Comment, tell me how I did.