• A day with Knightwalker •
Looking from the window, staring down at the garden from above and spare numerous glances towards the scarlet haired captain sitted by the door— she feels like being held prisoned inside of her own room. Yes, her room, and they made it pretty clear that this room she's staying is hers until she comes back to her world. With a sigh, she throw the captain another glance again for nth time and return her eyes back in the garden with a frown.
" How many more times do you need to look at me? " Asked the irritated woman who cross her arms at her chest as she narrow her eyes towards the blonde.
Lucy roll her eyes and put her chin above her hand, " You made it pretty clear that I am not allowed to leave the Palace grounds. Also, I already finished reading the ten books Coco gave me four days ago. Let's add that I'm pretty sick looking at the garden. So tell me Captain, what else can I do with the exception of looking at you? "
The Captain close her eyes and lean her back at the chair, " Well, you can always look in the mirror and hold a staring competition with yourself until someone drop "
If only the King didn't gave her orders to accompany the blonde at all times, guard her and never loose sight of her, she would be the one who's leading her own army to search for Lamia Scale instead of Hughes. Now she have to spend most of her time being this girl's ' personal bodyguard '.
It has been a week since the abduction and four days since Erza was assigned to guard her under the King's order; however, it still doesn't make sense to her why would she need to be secured under the supervision of the Captain. Sure she know the Edolas Lamia Scale can use what she can't but it doesn't mean she don't stand a chance. She enhanced her skills and trained herself with the help of her spirits and survived her two years travelling as an independent mage in the scorch— if they think she's as week as the Lucy they encountered nine years ago, they're wrong. And after all, Coco made it clear why Lamia Scale abducted her and it is to buy time. Now that the Anima Portal is in their possession, what could be the reason they'll take her again?
Now that she thought of it, she's just out in the scorch in hope to gain Aquarius' key again but it became more complicated when she was transported back here. She's been thinking lately of what could have happened if she was stronger at the time she battled Jackal. She wouldn't have sacrificed Aquarius and wouldn't have spent two years searching for her key and maybe she would have joined a guild like any other of her ex-guildmates— the best choice is Sabertooth. And maybe, just maybe, she's not stucked in Edolas and have a grumpy scarlet woman babysitting her. She wouldn't have missing the company of her spirits.
Shaking her thought away, she turn to the Captain and look at her with hope in her eyes. " Erza, where's the King? "
" On a meeting with all of the rulers of the Kingdoms in the continent " And when she said 'all', the King of Freya is counted. Just the thought of seeing King Mystogan and King Lyon together on the meeting, Erza can't help but picture the tension building between the two.
Eyes lighting with spark, she smile at the scarlet woman and ask, " Let's go out "
Surprised, Erza open her eyes and glare at the blonde, " Have I already told you that you are not allowed to leave the Palace? "
" Seven times, actually " The blonde nod with a smile, " And yes, I counted "
Standing up from her seat, she walk towards Erza and surprisingly take her hands with hers. She smile and crouch down in front of her, " Besides, the King wouldn't know if nobody will tell him "
Erza was about to say something when Lucy spoke and the words that left her mouth made her stand on her feet and the cause of Lucy's fall.
" I want to visit my old friends that I haven't seen in almost a decade and I mean Fairytail "
Startled by the Captain's sudden reaction, she close her eyes and wait for her outburst thinking she hit a nerve. A moment passed, still not receiving a single word, she open her eyes and found that Erza no longer in front of her but instead standing in front of her closet and rambling her clothes.
" Make sure you'll not be recognizable. If Lamia Scale managed to discover your whereabouts, it's not a doubt if someone know you from the Royal City " Throwing a spare of clothes in her bed, Lucy get on her feet and examine the chosen clothes. A black long sleeves, a gray skirt and a black scarf. Erza also put out a black combat boots. Instead questioning Erza's sudden actions, she just change on her clothes.
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Sneaking out of the Palace wasn't easy to do, especially when guards are almost in every corner and took a hard time to make not even a servant would witness their escape.
Even Erza herself dressed and hide her face behind her dark blue scarf to avoid being recognised outside the Palace. Lucy's hands never loose grip on the whip Erza gave her in case someone would appear and try to harm her. Now without the use of her magic, she needs to be more cautious.
For Lucy, even though she's now spending most of her time with the Captain, she's still not at ease. Back in Earthland, both she and Erza got along very well, spent countless nights having sleepovers and entered every bakery that came in sight to buy sweets and cakes; however, with Edo Erza is different, considering she attempted to kill her. They're the same yet different.
Knowing they can't use a legion, they decided to walk considering the Royal City resides Fairytail. On their way, Lucy can't help but wonder how life has been here in Edolas since Magic no longer exist here.
" I don't understand though, " Lucy started to catch Erza's attention, " Ever since Magic disappeared in Edolas, how do you all live your life? How did you survived? We all know that even the simplest appliances needs magic to work. I saw cars and vehicles work. Back in the Palace, the television and lights work in my room. So how? Do you still have supplies of magic stored in Edolas? "
The blonde wait for an answer but the scarlet haired just keep on walking like she never heard her. She was about to give up when she spoke, " Electricity "
She narrow her eyes towards Erza and wait for her to continue, " Electricity is mostly generated in places calledpower stations. Most power stations use heat to boil water into steamwhich turns asteam engine. The steam engine'sturbineturns a machine called a 'generator'. Generators have wires inside which spin inside a magnetic field.Electromagnetic inductioncauses electricity to flow through the wires ".
Erza look up and point her finger towards the cable wires that are connected to the posts, " Those are cable wires, conducting wires used to carry current is often wrapped in an insulator such as rubber and that is where electricity flows and connected to every houses, shops, establishments and even in the Palace from a Power Station. If in Earthland magic is needed to have an appliance work such as oven, we use Electricity. And of coarse, it's not free, like any other it comes with a price. You are required to pay every month for your Electricity Bill like any other good person paying for their rent "
Lucy silenced. From that large information given to her, it barely registered in her mind. It took her a few minutes to finally understand it.
" We're here " Lucy broke from her thoughts and look up only to found a large green insignia on a large building. A smile creep on her face as they continue to approach the guild.
Before they can even make it to the door, a loud screech reached their ears and a smoke blocked their sight. In fits of coughs and trying to breathe, the smoke slowly fade and found a vehicle in front of them.
" Erza, what a pleasant surprise " Turning towards the person who spoke, her eyes widen and it felt like she's frozen in time. It's been two years since she last saw him, or rather, this man's counterpart but it felt like it's just yesterday.
" Natsu . . . "
The man turn to her which made it easier for her to examine his features. Nine years had passed and he turned to be more handsome. The woman who caught his heart must be lucky whoever she is.
Natsu stare back at her with wide eyes and jaw dropped as if he can't believe what he is seeing before him. Tears stream down from his eyes and immediately wrap his arms around her, startling the blonde. He hold her body close to him as if his life depends on her. Tears stream down from his eyes like a river uncomfortably and sob heavily.
" You're . . . you're alive "
He pull away and hold both of her shoulders as a smile ghost in his lips, " How come you're alive? "
" She's not Lucy Ashley, Dragion " They both turn towards the scarlet haired woman. Natsu eye her with confusion and wait for her to explain. He look back to Lucy and back to Erza again, " What do you mean, Erza? "
" She's Lucy Hearfilia, from Earthland "
It took a moment for Natsu to let go of the blonde but the moment he did, he look away and cover his eyes with one of his hands as he cry. Lucy tried to touch him but the look on Erza's face is telling her not to.
" What happened? " Lucy whispered.
Erza cross her arms and look away before closing her eyes, " Lucy Ashley is dead "
Lucy stare at Erza, shocked. Her breathe hitched and was numb at the moment tears fall down from her eyes. The moment she realised it she quickly wipe it and and look towards the guild.
" Is it now April? Geez, why didn't someone informed me people here like April Fools? " The blonde chuckle lightly and return her gaze towards Erza, only to find her staring at the ground. Lucy stand there and wait for one of them to say 'April Fools' but no one did. " They were on a mission, both she and her husband. They were supposed to be heading back from an easy mission, but the train they were boarding . . . was attacked "
Her heart stopped literally and know that they are completely serious. Things like that are not supposed to use as a joke and knowing Erza, why would she participate in Natsu's fouls especially with something like that? Slowly, tears stream down from her eyes as her knees weakened and fall on the ground. Lucy Ashley was supposed to be the one she'll visit and even came to a lot of plans she want to do with her once they reunite but now, how could she do a single one of her plans now that Edo Lucy is gone? How could she tell her counterpart about her adventures in Earthland? How could they have a sleepover now that she's gone . . . forever? She didn't expected it to be like this. She thought that maybe her life here will be worth awhile knowing her counterpart will accompany her no matter what. One of her plans is to interrogate her counterpart how her life has been in Edolas and how her marriage with her 'so called' husband had been. Did she loved him and have him loved her? How long they had been together? Did their love blossomed and had a child? She want to ask her a lot of question but it seems she will never have an answer that will come from her unless they meet in afterlife.
She continue to sob in the ground and didn't noticed how Erza look at her worriedly. Erza walk towards the blonde and hesitated at first but gave in at the end and put her hand on Lucy's shoulder. Coughing, she speak, " Stand up, Heartfilia. You look like a mess "
Lucy look up and met the Captain's eyes and for a moment, she saw the worry in her eyes but not too long before her gaze hardened. The blonde stand up on her feet and immediately straighten her skirt and use her scarf to wipe her tears.
" I'm sorry, I just didn't took the news . . . too well " She received a nod from the salmon haired man and the Captain. She look towards the building and ask, " Who killed them? When? Who is her husband and . . . did they had a child? "
If her counterpart died with her husband, it only means she didn't married Natsu Dragion now that he is present in front of her and wonder who he had ended with.
" X788 May 3, five years ago; however, until know we don't know who could have possibly attacked them but the only lead he have is that they are a guild. Unfortunately, the truth is no adult survived the attacked and it seems like they did that on purpose and only let the kids survived " Erza said and nod at Natsu.
" And for your question if they had an offspring, yes and unfortunately we don't have him but Lucy's mother does " Lucy clenched her fists and wonder how the boy is doing at this very moment. The incident was five years ago and he was probably at a very young age at that time around he lost his parents. Does he have any recollection of memories of his parents? Is he doing well at the care of his grandmother?
Lucy nod as Natsu excused himself and leave her and Erza to tell his guildmates about their arrival. She wonder how Natsu took Lucy Ashley's, or whatever her surname was after she got married, death because it seems like their much pretty close. She sigh and look towards the Captain.
" Who is she married to? " Erza is seems spacing out and took a few seconds to realised she has been asked.
" It doesn't matter, Heartfilia, and I suggest that you should not ask any Fairy about her marriage " Erza said and not too long glare at the blonde when she found her looking at her confounded, " And if you ask why is because their marriage was not taken well by everyone. Not even their parents "
Erza gave her a final nod and proceed to enter the now open doors of the large building of Fairytail. She was left confuse outside the guild and wonder who could have Lucy Ashley married that it seems like even Erza is not pleased. Is it someone she's not supposed to associate with? Someone from a guild Edo Fairytail rival with or someone from another Kingdom Edolas everyone is not capable of accepting?
Sighing, she left the her curiosity behind and follow Erza inside. She was welcomed by silence the moment she entered the hall and took this opportunity to scan the whole place. She meet their gazes and see how shocked Edo Fairies are. She saw some people crying and covering their mouths and the rest are trying to hold back their tears as if thinking how a dead fairy seems to rose from the grave and now standing in front of them unscathed. At the bar, she saw Edo Mirajane and Edo Wendy staring at her with wide eyes an the latter crying but she didn't seemed to noticed. It's like remembering the day Lissanna Strauss came back with them from Edolas to the guild and watched how her guildmates reacted.
Ex-guildmates. Lucy reminded herself.
She avert her gaze and wander it to everyone as she smile shyly at the attention their giving to her and wave her hand, " Hello. I know Natsu had already explained but to make it clearer, I am not Lucy Ashley but Lucy Heartfilia from Earthland "
She watch as some people look away in pain from the heartbreaking truth but some just smile at her and nod, understanding. She heard a sob and immediately look towards the girl, or rather, the woman a half meter away from her in the middle of the hall waking towards her.
" Even though, Juvia wish to hug you only if you allow her, Lucy Heartfilia " It took her a while to recognised the woman with her short wavy blue hair and blue eyes but the moment she did, she smile at her and nod, " I allow, Juvia "
Lucy was met by a bone crushing hug and barely breathe at the contact. She was surprised at the least with how Edo Juvia seems happy to see her and wonder if she and her counterpart was in good terms considering the Juvia she know consider her as her Love Rival.
The woman pull away as she sniff and wipe her tears away, " Juvia is sorry, Lucy-san. She was just surprised to see Lucy Ashley's counterpart and Juvia is just terribly missing her best friend "
Lucy was not surprised to realised that Edo Juvia has been speaking in third person. She smile at the woman as she continue speaking, " Juvia is not just used to have her best friend not around anymore and having her best friend's counterpart here is making Juvia happy "
" I understand " Lucy reassured and watch as Edo Mirajane approach her.
" The moment Natsu barged in and told us about your appearance, I was happy and understood. But the moment you entered, I forgot about his statement and consider Lucy Ashley came back from the dead " Lucy saw the sadness in her eyes and feel bad.
" And I, myself, thought for a moment I reunited with my old guildmates " Juvia noticed the bittersweetness in her voice but remained silent although it bother her. Sad by the heartbreaking truth that she's not the Lucy she know, she's glad that she is able to see the Lucy from Earthland and have her reminisce all the memories she had with her best friend, the times when they shared laughs and smiles and stood side by side and faced problems and dilemmas together. She even miss how loud her Lucy was and how she beat Natsu mercilessly everyday. Now that she's gone, the guild isn't the same anymore knowing she used to be the one keeping the guild wild and loud and always the first one to bet in every brawls and fights. She even miss the early morning arguements between Ashley and Levy. Out of all everyone else, Juvia was affected the most by Ashley's death.
" So Ashley's counterpart is here? I wonder how loud she will be if she's here. Probably screaming at he top of her lungs " Everyone look towards the bar and found Ashley's frienemy wiping her tears as she excuse herself and walk upstairs. Juvia smile sadly. She won't fool anyone, especially her, considering everyone watched how the woman cried a river on Ashley's burial and how she yelled in front of her coffin commanding her to wake up and argue with her. She even remember how Levy opened Ashley's coffin and shook her body rapidly, telling her to rise on her feet or else she'll throw her coffin across the funeral hall despite her size. Out of everyone else, Levy was surprisingly the one who showed how affected she was by her rival's death on her funeral.
" Do tell us, Lucy, why are you here? I mean, how come you are in Edolas? Is this mean magic is returning back here? " Lucy find Edo Wendy approaching them and a toddler in tow. She crouch down in front of the toddler as soon as they reached them. Blue hair and blue stormy pair of eyes, her eyes widen as she look up at Edo Wendy.
The woman look back at the blonde and it didn't took to long she noticed the look the blonde is giving her. He roll her eyes and cross her arms in her chest, " Oh no, Lucy-san, you had it mistaken. This girl is not my daughter, but Juvia's "
Lucy's jaw dropped and immediately look towards the flushed woman. Juvia rub the back of her neck and look away, " If you ask Juvia, yes, that is her daughter,Ariana, with your brother . . . er . . . Lucy Ashley's brother " Juvia held out her hand where her her shimmering dark blue diamond ring rests.
" S-she have a brother? W-who is he? " Stutter the surprised blonde who wonder if she is talking about Gray Surge but he couldn't be, could he?
" Sting Ashley " Lucy's jaw literally dropped in the floor and to say that she's shocked is an understatement. Lucy Ashley didn't seem to mentioned it, does she? And now that it has been said, how is he? Is he the same as Sting Eucliffe back in Earthland who's cocky? Or the opposite of it? And how did the hell he and Juvia ended up with considering the blonde woman didn't even knew he exist until now?
Lucy was about to stand on her feet when she felt a pair of small two arms wrap around her neck and with the suddenly impact, her back fell flat against the floor.
She look up and saw a pair of brown orbs and raven hair and suddenly felt a tug in her sleeves. She look up at her side and saw a girl standing with the same features the boy towering her has. By the looks of them, they couldn't be older than six.
" Hi blondie! "
" And those are my twins, meet Sirius and Ginny " Lucy look up and came in contact with a pair of dark eyes.
" Gray? "
He rub the back of his neck and smile sheepishly at the blonde as his said twins help her get on her feet. He walk towards Wendy and give her smack on her lips.
" How did the mission went? " Wendy asked the raven man as she smile sweetly.
Mirajane chuckle at how shocked the blonde. Lucy narrow her eyes towards the white haired woman with mouth gaping.
" What about you? Do you have some news that will shock me too? " The barmaid laugh as she turn her back to Lucy and pick something at the floor and the moment she turn to face the blonde again, Lucy can't help but groan as she close her eyes and massage her temple.
" Okay, crimson eyes? Let me guess, is it Gajeel? " Instead of a proper answer, Lucy received a high pitched squeal that make her cover her ears, earning chuckles from the others.
" Let me get you a smoothie for guessing right! " Turning her back to the blonde, Mirajane place her son on a chair and proceed to the bar, leaving the blonde shocked. She was not serious when she asked but didn't expected its is correct.
The blonde then look towards the boy who almost inherited all his Mother's features with the exception of his crimson eyes and found him already smiling at her. He wave his hand as she crouch down in front of her.
" Hi! My name is Viktor! You must be Lucy Heartfilia from Earthland " The boy, Viktor, exclaimed.
" Yes, I am " Lucy smiled and soon enough she felt a tug in her skirt and found a green haired boy that couldn't be older than six staring at her and she wonder for a moment if all these wives planned out their pregnancies that their children are all closed with one another's ages.
" A pretty girl like you should have this rose as a sign of my greeting " Lucy, on the other hand, gawk at the boy of how he spoke well and took a moment for her to realise he's holding out a rose. She took it gratefully and thanked him after giving the boy a light pat on the shoulder.
Lucy get on her feet and face the others, " Who might be his parents? "
Juvia smile and watch as the blonde close her eyes and wait for her answer, aware that her answer might surprise her," Freed and Cana ". Wendy chuckle and eye the boy who's now seated at a table where her children are, all are reading books, " No wonder he's their son. He's name is Remus "
Lucy pinch her nose and look away. She didn't expected things would turn out to be like this and just the thought things will turn out like this in Earthland gives her a heart attack. Juvia and Sting? They never shared a conversation. Gray and Wendy? They're age gap are five years. Freed and Cana? She might see it coming considering how Freed chose to let himself defeated back in Tenrou Island even if he's capable of defeating her. But Mirajane and Gajeel? No way in hell she'll ever picture them together.
She shake those thoughts away and look towards the quiet Natsu that has been watching the whole interaction and immediately felt a rush of guilt for forgetting about him. She smile and wave at the salmon haired man, " They're families surprised me so tell me Dragion, who do you ended up with? Is it Captain Erza Scarlet? "
Now that she thought of it, she remember how Erza reacted at the metion of Fairytail back in the Palace. Maybe she ended up with one of the Fairies? Could it be Natsu?
With her question, Erza choke in her drink and almost spit out her tea. Her flushed cheeks now rival her own hair as Natsu, who's also flushed, ran to the scarlet haired woman's aid and help her wipe the tea that spilled out across the table.
The Captain stand on her feet and glare at the blonde and was about to give her a piece of her mind when Natsu beat her into it, " N-no Lucy, we're not t-together "
The blonde look at them and eye them suspiciously with a giggling Wendy by her side, " But every time someone mention Erza, his cheeks will rival his own blood "
" And when Natsu is around, Captain Knightwalker is not at ease " Said the laughing Gray who's shaking his head.
Erza turn towards the couple and glare at them that could possibly send them to their deathbeds.
It didn't took too long Fairytail threw a party for the blonde's arrival. It was like a feast that Mirajane served countless dishes that Lucy said could rival Earthland Mirajane's and surprisingly, Juvia served her signature dish that Fairytail only taste once in a while. Shortly after foods are served, Harry's mother, Cana, arrived complaining she'd rather throw out a tea party than help the knights battle a small dark guild and was in tears when she saw Lucy. Lucy discovered that their current guild master is Macao which didn't surprised her. However, Erza stayed in the corner of the guild keeping herself only to herself as she stole glances from a certain salmon haired man in her seat but didn't complained even they spent four hours partying with the Fairies.
To say that Lucy is shocked is an understatement when she discovered that Levy settled down two years after magic left Edolas and is happily married with Elfman with two children.
The party went for another three hours until the Fairies decided to end it and part ways to rest in their respective homes. And Lucy, at the very least, is happy.
" Thank you for the day, Natsu " Lucy said as Natsu walk her and Erza outside the guild to found the moon shine brightly above them.
" It's not everyday we'll have an old friend to visit us " The said man chuckled and stole a glance from a silenced Captain.
" So Erza, thank you for bringing Lucy, it means a lot to us " Although Natsu didn't saw it, Erza's cheeks flushed but Lucy is lucky to caught sight of it.
" Blondie here didn't stopped pestering me until I agreed to take her out of the Palace, " Erza sigh and look away, " Thank her loud nature instead of me "
Natsu drape his arm around her shoulder and take her closed fists to bump with his, " Nah, you could have refused but you still took her here so thank you, buddy "
Erza immediately push the man away and straighten her coat before walking away; however, he didn't heard what she muttered under her breath but Lucy does, " You're very much welcomed, N-natsu "
Lucy smile and look towards him, " Thank you again and I hope this will happen again. Anyway, I should go now "
" If you need help, Fairytail is just in here so don't hesitate to call and we'll be right in your aid without a second thought "
With another exchange of goodbye's, Lucy ran after the scarlet haired captain who is surprisingly, already walked two meters.
Catching her breath, she walk side by side with the Captain. She wander her eyes around the city and watch a few shops closing and families leaving restaurants after having a dinner. Their walk is in a quite peaceful silence until she decided to poke the shoulder of the woman beside her. Received not even a look, she keep on poking her shoulder until she heard Erza groan as she stopped from her tracks and meet her gaze with a glare. Gulping, Lucy smile at her.
" What was that about? " The blonde asked.
" What was about what? " The irritated captain asked.
" Stiffened when he hugged me. Those flushed cheeks. Uneasiness. Stealing glances, " The blonde giggle as she tap her chin with her fingers, " Oh, you even stutter whenever you say his name "
And the next thing she knew, Erza have her spear pointed in her throat that made her breath hitched. Although she fear what will happen next, of coarse she didn't let the woman know.
" What are you trying to say, Heartfilia? " And by her cold voice that could cut like knives, she gulp. She already come far by interrogating the captain and her fear will be wasted if she try to back out.
" You liiiiiike Natsu " She said, tried her best to roll her tongue like when Happy used to tease her and coming to a conclusion she like someone.
The woman's eyes hardened and Lucy will not lie if she will say she saw Erza's cheeks tint pink a little.
" Oh come on Erza, your secret is safe with me " Lucy gulp again and felt her forehead sweat when Erza push her spear further, almost touching her throat.
" And who said I like him? " The enraged scarlet woman asked.
" You don't have to tell me because I can see it and it's pretty clear almost everyone in Fairytail seem to know it " Lucy said with a smile but deep inside, she know it will be a hell to pay.
" I want to kill you " Lucy breathe a little as she push down the Captain's spear.
" Trust me, if you do, you should have killed me right the moment I arrived " Lucy said and continue her walk towards the Palace and felt Erza walking behind her.
" I swear, if someone knows about it, I'll kill you " She heard Erza said and shiver a little at the tone.
" If you do want to kill every single living person who know about your little crush on Natsu, geez Erza, there aren't any Fairy now "
They continue to walk for another minutes and was engaged to another peaceful silence until Lucy bumped into something, or rather someone, small. Looking down, she saw a little girl laying on the ground as she rub her arm. Lucy crouch down in front of her and examine her arm.
" Are you okay? I'm sorry, I didn't saw you " The girl seem to realised the blonde is looking at her and look at her with wide eyes before pointing her finger to herself.
" A-are you talking to Aquarius? " She whispered.
Lucy chuckled, " Well, you're the one I bumped with, who could I have possibly be talking to? ". The girl immediately stand up and bow at the blonde.
" Aquarius is very sorry that she bumped with you. Aquarius should have been looking very well to where she walk. She ask deeply for your forgiveness "
She was surprised at the least to know that the girl is speaking in third person that reminder her of both Earthland and Edo Juvia; however, she found it cute. She smile and stand before patting her shoulder.
" It is also my fault, so don't blame yourself with it fully " The girl look up and made Lucy to examine her features. Her long royal blue hair that reaches her waist that matches her eyes made Lucy remembered someone.
The girl was about to speak when she realised she's being called, " Aquarius! ". The girl mumbled another apology to the blonde before running towards the woman who called her.
Lucy smile and shake her head as they continue to walk although her mind is occupied by the little girl she encountered. It took her a few minutes before she realised something. She stopped in her tracks and suddenly remember how the girl spoke in third person. She mentioned her name. Could she be Aquarius' counterpart?
She was about to turn and run back towards the girl when she realised they are already outside the gates of the Palace. She noticed the guards are scattered around and are seem to be worried of something and saw not far away, Mystogan stand frustratedly with the rest of the Captains and could hear what he is telling the guards that Lucy recognised as the ones who are in charge of the guarding by daylight.
" You should have guarded well! How could you not noticed their disappearance? " Lucy startled at the tone of the voice the King gave. She also noticed a few servants she recognised as the ones who's in charge of delivering her food from time to time and assisting her needs getting scold by the other captains.
Didn't took a set of five seconds, Coco's eyes found her and immediately point her finger to her.
" Princess Lucy! " She felt every eyes fell on her and watch as the guards and knights are seem to be relieved to see her. She slowly walk inside the castle with Erza in tow as they are being approach by the King and his Captains.
" Where have you been? Do you know what time is it and how you worried everyone?! "
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Author's Note :
I already wrote almost 6k words and thought that maybe it's nice to end the chapter with a cliff hanger. How do you think about?
Quick question : Who do think Lucy Ashley is married to?
Clue : Someone unexpected and rarely paired to Lucy. In Earthland, let's just say he's a womanizer.
If you guessed it right then I'll dedicate the next chapter only for you •.~
About the names of the Edo Fairies' children, I named them after the characters of Harry Potter in case someone noticed. Is there any Potterhead out there like me?
Ariana — Edo Juvia and Sting's daughter — is named after Ariana Dumbledore.
Sirius — Edo Gray and Wendy's son— is named after Sirius Black
Ginny — Edo Gray and Wendy's daughter — is named after Ginny/Ginevra Weasley
Viktor — Edo Mirajane and Gajeel's son — is named after Viktor Krum
Remus — Edo Freed and Cana — is named after Remus Lupin
And that's it! But hey, I wrote a Sticy story and will consist of two to three chapters. It's a bit drama. It is titled as ' His Ballerina '.