Chapter Five: Loke interferes
Well, this didn't go as planned. I re-read last chapter and Hiro, it was messy. I'll just explain it by saying Lucy is a mess, with all that x)
So, I don't own Fairy Tail.
"I want to apologize."
"Why?" Confusion. Wonder. Desire. That were the emotions evoked with Lucy. A simple sentence, yet it meant so much.
"For my behavior and, well, the kiss." Erza seemed shy and a little bit awkward.
"I don't get what you mean."
"I avoided you. It was foolish and childish, I know that."
"Then tell me why you avoided me. I didn't understand." Lucy's voice was soft now, it made things… more intimate.
"The kiss was amazing;" Erza said sternly. "It confused me, because I wondered if it would be as good if you knew the other person loved you. If Jellal…" Erza quickly shut up.
She looked into Lucy's eyes. "I don't regret it, Lucy, if that's what you might think."
"Me neither. But I think we're taking all this a little too far."
Erza nodded, but what she was about to say, went lost when a golden light appeared. It blinded them both, and Erza drew a sword, although she and Lucy knew what it meant. Loke.
Why now? The wild-haired man (was its color brown or blonde?) appeared flashily, with suit and sunglasses. "Lucy. Did you need me?" he asked charmingly. Then he lifted his glasses. "Have we ever met?" he asked.
Lucy didn't know what to say. Loke just shook his head. "I don't think so, I'd never forget a pretty face like yours. But whatever the lady desires, the lady will have."
"Why are you here for Mavis's sake?!"
"I felt you were hurt. Thought you might need me. You seemed like on the verge of so much pain, that if you weren't already an angel, you surely would've been sent to Heaven."
"I'm not in pain." Lucy was exasperated. Her Spirits were so random!
Loke seemed to think for a while. "It's definitely strange. No enemy is around here."
He looked straight at Erza. "Then it has to be you. What have you done to Lucy?"
"I was only talking to her when you interrupted." Erza said calmly. "I would appreciate it if you would let us continue the conversation."
Memories of Erza's strength and temper made Loke quickly disappear. "Call me if you want to go on a date." He said almost soundlessly.
Lucy just sighed and focused on Erza again. The girl seemed worn out.
"Where were we?"
"I was about to propose to break it off."
"I think that would we for the best too."
Erza grinned. "I will always love you, Lucy. If you need me, I'll be there for you."
"Goodbye hug?"
Erza didn't say anything anymore and just pulled Lucy in a warm embrace, gripping her almost desperately.
But the feeling of shelter and safety couldn't last.
Loke came out of nowhere and punched Erza right in the face. The redhead, who had been totally relaxed in Lucy's arms, flew back.
Lucy was enraged. This time, he went out of the line. She was just enjoying a nice hug with Erza!
"What the hell are you doing?" she shouted, running to Erza to check up on her. It wasn't necessary, Titania stood up and glared at the Golden Zodiac Spirit.
My house is doomed if I don't calm Erza down.
Loke made no attempt to explain anything, he just folded his arms. "Erza is hurting Lucy."
"What the hell are you talking about?!"
Loke looked worried at Lucy. "What do you men, Lucy? Erza broke up with you. I could feel the pain."
"We're only fake-breaking up!"
"But you're still in love with Erza, aren't you? She hurt you. On behalf of your spirits, I will defend your honor"
"Where did you get that idea? I'm not really in love with Erza."
Loke's eyes widened. "So it is true what Natsu and Gray told me.."
Lucy and Erza were taken aback. This was a setup?
"I thought, it can't be, I know Lucy's feelings far too well. But either you're a splendid liar, or you're lying to yourself about not loving Erza, Lucy."
He looked straight into Lucy's eyes. "And I don't think you can lie to save your life."
Then he walked out, along with their secret. He probably was going to run to the guild, telling everyone about the plan.
But other people had plans, too. Erza sped forward, hoping to catch up with Loke. Lucy hurried, not wanting to be alone in her apartment. After a while of running through Magnolia's streets, she found them bot. They were talking, to her surprise. The Celestial Mage decided it was better not to interfere and hid behind a corner so she could everything they said.
"Why do you want to know, Erza? I know Lucy's feelings, but I'm wondering about yours."
"…" Erza spoke too soft to hear it.
"You're telling me she's just your friend? I don't believe that. You're a terrible liar."
"Please answer the question. How does Lucy really feel about me?"
Loke was confident. "What do you think yourself?"
"I don't know. There are moments she looks different at me. Maybe that's normal, though. But Loke, I don't love her. I agreed with it because she is my friend and nothing else. Do you understand? I can't love her."
"What do you mean, can't? Because she's your nakama? Someone you've sworn to protect and would die for? You can't choose who you have feelings for, Erza. You can choose what you'll do with those feelings."
Loke disappeared, smiling. "I won't tell anyone about this conversation. Or this entire night, actually. Do what you want."
When he was gone, Erza sighed. "I'm sorry, Lucy."
Lucy walked forward, deciding she didn't have to hide anymore. "What are you sorry about?" she asked innocently.
"Making this mess. But I should go to Fairy Hills, it's getting late."
"But we haven't decided anything yet."
"We'll break up tomorrow. I don't think it would be wise to continue this. I'll put some sense into Natsu and Gray."
"Okay. I'll see you tomorrow." Lucy smiled. "I had fun this week."
Erza turned. Why did she seem so cold? "Yes. Me too. I'll miss you."
Then she walked away.
Lucy headed back home too. Loneliness overwhelmed her. Erza's presence… she missed it. Already? That's not really normal.
She came home, changed into her pajamas and lied in her bed for a long time, without thinking, just staring to the ceiling.
Suddenly, however, the scenery around her changed. She was floating. Around her was a peaceful field with green, high grass. Here and there, she could see hedges, neatly combed and placed in careful patterns all over the place.
Where am I?"
She could see the horizon. Then she remembered. It's my old home.
Walking to where she thought the house was, she couldn't see anything. Lost, she spinned and a familiar wizard appeared.
"Erza. What are you doing here?"
"I don't know. I was walking around Rosemary village and suddenly I ended up here. Where are we, actually?"
Lucy didn't know anymore. The surrounding had changed once again, but she couldn't remember how to describe it. It wasn't light, or dark, nor could she see a sky or a ceiling.
"I have no clue. Do you think we're here with a reason?"
"It has to be. Whoever put us here, has a good reason, I presume."
Lucy focused only on Erza, as the rest didn't seem important. It never was, Lucy thought.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Erza asked with a smile. She already knew the answer.
"You're beautiful."
Erza looked happy. In love. She took hold off Lucy's hand, and the touch made Lucy know she wasn't ever planning on letting go.
"You think we'll be here long?" Both of them were relaxed now. Erza's choice of words seemed so much more natural, less stiff.
"I don't know. And honestly? I don't care."
Erza laughed. "Me too. Although I worry. Is this real?"
Lucy got an idea. She tackled Erza, straddling her. Erza didn't look surprised or even angry, she just looked so content, all the while smiling.
"Do you still think it's not real?"
Erza didn't speak. She just pulled Lucy closer and kissed her. The kiss, which was in that moment anything they wanted, left them both breathless.
"I love you."
"I love you too."
They kissed again, but this time something was different. A pain in her chest, so heavy and deep, woke her up.
Lucy panted hard. T-That dream. That pain. She realized it.
She did love Erza.
End of chapter five.
I think I'll do two more chapters, maybe a bonus number three, but I intended it to be a short story in the beginning. Although there'll be lots of missed, romantic moments, I have soo much ideas for other stories!
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ErzaVsErzaFan: That's my favourite part of these stories, too. He they are in love and not a couple, they're at their cutest! Ad you were right with your prediction. Am I that obvious? O.o Thanks for all your reviews!
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