Chapter 6: Healing One Step at A Time

The morning finally came, and Lucy looked sadly at Mika who was so upset she ended up having a hard time going to sleep, and ended up in Lucy's arms as they were held by Freed. He comforted them and reassured them that everything was going to be alright. Once Mika had fallen asleep she clutched onto Lucy's arm holding it closely. Not wanting to let her go like she did her mother.

Lucy looked sadly at the girl knowing that she had to wake her up, but also knowing that with Freed there when he woke up she woke too. Lucy sighed a long sigh before getting up out of the bed and going down the stairs and calling Master on the communication lacrima.

"Yes Lucy?" He said as his face appeared on the screen.

"Master I want Ves to be buried in the Fairytail graveyard. May we have it at 12pm this afternoon? And can you, Mira, and Erza prepare the sermon and things like that, please?" She asked sadly and quietly knowing that she had to be quiet or Mika would wake up.

"Yes, Lucy, it would be our honor, but is there anyone who would you would like to carry the casket or what color that casket should be?" He questioned, knowing that only she, Freed and Mika knew her well enough for things like that.

"Yes, may you please get a white casket, outlined in gold, with a green pillow and navy-blue blanket please. I plan on putting a picture of Mika and Ves in the casket before everyone closes it." She stopped to think about who should carry the casket then got an idea. "I was thinking that we should have Freed, Laxus, Gajeel, and Natsu carry the casket for it."

"NATSU?!" Master shouted.

"Shhhhh, I don't want to wake up Freed and Mika they are both very tired from last night." She scolded the tiny man.

"Oh, okay. Anyways, how are things with Freed? Are you two getting along?" He again questioned, but this time with more worry in his voice.

"Yes, master he is treating me perfectly fine. Better than fine actually." She assured him.

"As I would expect him to do, but I do worry about you though." He admitted.

"I know Master, and I apologize but I must go, I need to make breakfast for my new family. See you later." She smiled.

"Okay Lucy, bye." He said before the lacrima went black.

~Time Skip 11:30am, At the Funeral and Burial ~

Mika was dressed in a black dress that had flower like designs put on the upper half of it. In the middle there was a ribbon tied in the back keeping it steady and flowing, then at the bottom it was layers and layers of frills. Though the dress was short it was quite beautiful on her as she also wore black flats and her hair was pulled up in a ponytail.

Lucy was wearing her short black dress that thought was best. It was a one strap dress that sparkled like the night sky. Lucy wore dark make-up and had her hair curled on the ends of it. Her shoes were black and were very strappy heels. She put on her black opal and diamond necklace that had a matching bracelet to go with it. She had asked Cancer to put a black tulip on the side of her hair, and Virgo to sew one to the strap of her dress. If you asked Freed, she looked amazing.

Then there was Freed who was wearing something like his normal attire but this time everything was black except the white rose pin he had on his chest pocket. His hair was also pulled back into a low ponytail.

The family smiled at each other before walking to the graveyard.

"Lucy will I be able to see mommy before she goes bye-bye forever?" Mika asked sadly with fresh tear about to pour down her face.

"Of course, Mika. I promise you, you will. Just remember now that Freed and I are your new parents. I know that it will take time to adjust to, but I promise that we will love you unconditionally. Okay, Mika?"

"Okay, mama. Thank you." She perked a little bit, "And thank you too daddy. I love you." Mika smiled.

"We love you too Mika." Freed said.

"Always?" She asked hopefully.

Freed and Lucy looked at each other before smiling.

"Always." They said together.

"Yay!" Mika cheered.

They then continued to walk in silence over to where they saw most of the guild members gathered. Many were crying seeing the casket that Veseria was in, even though they didn't know her like they did.

Master got up to speak now that everyone was here, and it was 5pm. He motioned the boys to bring the basket over, so he could speak over it.

"Today," He began, "We gather here, not to grieve, but to celebrate a life. A life of a beautiful young lady, a daughter, a sister, a friend to all, and a mother, who raise a beautiful daughter named Mika. Mika, though we do not know your mother like you do, we sense that she was a nice lady with a kind heart. May she rest in peace forever in the stars." Master said before putting the book he was reading from in with Veseria's casket and then stepped back. "Does anyone have something to put in here?" He asked.

"Yes," Lucy said standing up, "I do." She walked up to her casket and put the picture in Veseria's hands. "Mika, come here. I promised you that you would see her again before she goes."

She lifted Mika so that way she could see her mother in the casket.

"Mommy..." Mika whispered as she kissed her mother's head one last time then giving her cold body a hug. "I'll miss you..." Lucy put Mika down and they went back to their seats by Freed who held Mika and whispered kind words to her.

Suddenly, Lucy felt a pull of a Celestial Gate open. A bright light flashed around the darkening sky and when it disappeared the Celestial King himself was there in its place.

"Mustache Man!" Lucy yelled, "What are you doing in the human word? Is everyone, and everything okay?" She asked worriedly.

"Ha-ha, my dear Old Friend, everything is fine, but I do have a present for you to hold onto until Mika is old enough to use." He spoke.

"What is it?"

"I have found get power deep within Veseria, therefore I would like to make her a Celestial Spirit. What I would like for you to do is give this key to Mika for me. With this key she will be able to see her mother whenever she would like to, but only she can summon her..." The Spirit Kings voice echoed through the entire city.

"Thank you, Mustache Man! I believe Mika is looking forward to it." Lucy replied.

"Mika," He said this time talking to her, "Your mother still lives on."

He hands Lucy the key before disappearing back to the Celestial World.

"Mika," Lucy turns to her and gives her the key, "Whenever you are ready, I will teach you how to summon her. Okay?"

"Yes, mama." Mika says before giving Lucy a hug.

Once the burial was finished Freed, Lucy, Mika the Thunder God Tribe, and Team Natsu went out to eat.

Once the food had come out Lucy, Erza and Evergreen were still trying to get Mika to smile, but to no avail.

Mika's bangs covered her eyes and her body began to shake.

"Mika?" Lucy asked worriedly.

"..."

Lucy could see the tear droplets start to fall now as Mika's hands were in her lap with her head lowered. Seeing this Lucy had Erza and Evergreen go back to their seats. Lucy leaned over and took Mika in her arms, putting her cheek on her shoulder, while Freed held her, but put his chin on her shoulder.

"It's okay to cry Mika, just let it out." Freed cooed.

Everyone looked up from their plates, and Natsu spoke.

"Don't worry Mika, we swear to bring her killers to justice." He practically yelled, "And we always keep our promises."

Needless to say, Freed, Lucy and Mika had to take their food home to eat for dinner later.

As they exited the restaurant, Master stopped them.

"Lucy, Freed, may I speak with Mika for a moment?" He asked.

"Sure," Lucy answered.

They sat down on the bench, and Mika happily sat on Lucy's lap.

"I sense that there is magic within Mika." He said excitedly.

"Mika...? Is that true? Do you know how to use magic?" Freed asked with disbelief.

"...Yes..." She whispered.

"What kind?" Lucy asked this time.

"Heavenly Body Magic..." She again whispered. "But, I still can't control it..."

Mast got you from his seat and began to walk away.

"MASTER?!" Lucy yelled.

"There is only one person I know that uses that magic..." He said, then Lucy finished his sentence...

"Jellal..."

"I'm going to send for Crime Sorciere. Jellal can help her from there." He continued to walk down the street and went to the guild to find them.