My motivation and inspiration is going haywire, So here's chapter 6. Chapter 7 will hopefully be posted tomorrow as well. I just realised that my summery doesnt fit the story anymore, I wasn't planning on going in this direction but I couldn't let Natsu be an asshole without an actual reason, so it went down a different road for now. eventually I will go back to the original storyline and summary but for now I'll have to change it xD I do hope you enjoy it, although nothing much happens in this one. More action coming up in chapter 7, I promise :D Feel free to review.
Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail.
"I'm sorry, Lucy. He has already escaped once, we can not afford to leave you alone. Not until this situation is fixed. I want you to join a team again."
Lucy looks down at the small guild master with a pain expression. "But who? I left Team Natsu for a reason. Team Shadowgear has already been a team for so long, I can't just join in and mess up their teamwork, and the Raijinshū only works with Laxus."
Just then Erik steps forward, he's been thinking about it for a few days now. "How about we make our own team? You and me, and I know for a fact that the little Sky Maiden and Rust Bucket would join us too."
Lucy's eyes narrow at him in suspicion. "And how exactly would you know that?"
"Well," Erik scratches the back of his while looking away. "I may or may not have asked them about it. Ever since the dragon festival and demon mission I've been thinking about being on a team with you. Your intelligence and power work along perfectly with ours."
Master Makarov looks at his children with a proud smile. He honestly never expected this to come from the ex-criminal, but it seems Lucy's light has been having a perfect effect on the grumpy poison Dragonslayer. He nods slowly before leaving the office and call out for Wendy and Gajeel.
When they arrive at the office, Wendy looks slightly nervous. She's never been summoned by Master Makarov before.
"I called the two of you in here because I want you to confirm what Erik just said. About you two having no problem becoming a team with them."
"Well, Nee-San. I've already been on plenty of missions with you and I know how well we work together. I would really love to be in a team with you."
Lucy smiles teary eyed at Wendy. She really loved the small Dragonslayer, and the young girl was right. They really worked so well together so she nodded and moved her gaze towards the other grumpy Dragonslayer in the room, Gajeel.
"Unlike Wendy, I've only been on a single mission with you. But I like the fact that you actually use your brain to strategize in battle, so I too agree to join this team."
Lucy never expected any of this to happen, but it made her happier than she imagined. "We don't even have a name for our team." She cries of laughing. This made everyone's shoulders slump. Well damn, no one had thought about it yet. Or did they?
"Team Celestial Dragon."
All eyes shifted towards the small bluenette, who suddenly turned extremely nervous from all the stares.
"I love it, Wendy. And it actually fits perfectly, considering our magic." Lucy's words made the young girl beam at her. It really fits their magic and it sounds so powerful.
Both male Dragonslayers look at each other before nodding in approval. Master Makarov jumps up on his desk with a loud cheer. Team Celestial Dragon is born.
"Okay, and now that this has been settled. I have a mission for you. A lot of mission requests have been about people seeing demons, children being kidnapped and human sacrifices. I want you guys to handle this. And maybe in time we can figure out how to heal Natsu and extract the demon from his body."
Lucy is the first one to nod at Master's words, determination burning in her eyes. "What's our first mission, Master?"
"The first request was sent from Oak town. It seems a dark guild has taken over the government. They practice the Darkest form of dark magic, the summoning of demons. Not Zeref's demons, but worse. The one's capable of taking over one's body. Which is why I will give you all a jewel to protect your body and magic from any darkness." Master Makarov grabs a small box from his desk and opens it. There are exactly four pieces of jewelry in there. A thin golden necklace with a star shaped pendant, a wide, black, leather bracelet with iron spikes, another black leather bracelet with a purple lacrima in it and a silver ring with a swirling blue lacrima on it. All of them fitting perfect for the mages on this team.
Gajeel narrows his eyes at the Old guild master. "How did you know this old man?"
"Considering how Laxus works with the Raijinshū, he's unavailable. So that leaves only your three and Lucy. All four of you have worked together to defeat those demons before. So even without this actual team would I have asked you to take these missions." Everyone nods in understanding.
Lucy is the first to look at their guild master, smiling widely. "So when do we leave?"
"Preferable now, it's a day by train and we need this done as soon as possible."
"Alright, everyone pack up, we meet at the train station in an hour. Please don't be late."
"Good luck, my children. Stay safe and report to me when the mission is over."
"Got it, Master. We won't let you down." Lucy beams at the guild master. Her words immediately ending the conversation, causing everyone to leave the office.
Master Makarov looks smiling at the retreating forms. "I know, child."
Time Skip: Train station
Wendy P.O.V.
Halfway on our way to the train station me and Carla met up with Gajeel and Pantherlily. I can't believe it, from now on we can all go on missions together whenever we want. When Lucy was in Team Natsu it could be quite difficult to go on missions with her. She was either on a mission with Team Natsu or on a solo mission to be able to pay for her rent. Missions with Team Natsu were always chaotic and messy. Natsu would always go overboard, destroying buildings or other properties, and then Gray and Natsu would destroy the rest because they got mad at Natsu for going overboard. They would never get the full reward, thanks to them. So Lucy was always struggling to get her rent paid on time and make sure she had enough food in her fridge, because the team would always stop by unannounced and eat all of her food. I never realized how bad they were until now. Life will be so much easier for her from now on.
"What's on your mind, little one?"
I look up the Gajeel, who has been watching me with a questioning look. "Just thinking about how happy I am with this team." Gajeel grins and lets out his signature "Gihee" while ruffling my hair.
When we arrive at the train station we both freeze at the sight of Lucy and Erik, especially Lucy's apparently new look. Her hair is up in a high ponytail and she's already wearing master's necklace, which really suits her amazingly. She's wearing a turquoise tank top which ends just beneath her belly button and skin tight black leggings tucked into her equally black combat boots. If it wasn't for her signature dark blue suitcase with the constellations on it, she would be unrecognizable. Erik says something to her, causing her to turn around and wave at us.
I can hear Gajeel lightly clearing his throat before walking in their direction. I can't stop the giggle from escaping.
"Hey guys, we already got all the tickets and the train should be arriving in about five minutes."
"Wow Bunny, you look different."
Lucy clasps her hands together and beams at Gajeel. "Do you like it? I wanted to try something new, and it does seem more fitting to fight in."
Gajeel once again clears his throat and looks away from the radiant blonde. "Yeah, yeah. You look great."
At that moment the train arrives to save Gajeel from any awkward moments. We quickly find a secluded compartment and I cast Troia on both men to prevent their motion sickness to come up. Since we haven't been properly briefed about the entire mission, Master Makarov had Mira bring a file to Lucy's house with all the details in it. So we need both men conscious for this briefing, we need everyone focused and we cannot afford to make any mistakes. Not now.
Lucy pulls out the file with a sigh and spreads it in several small stacks. "Okay so apparently the first demon appeared in the old ruins of the Phantom Lord guild. Complete black appearance with horns, big wings and red eyes."
"If we weren't talking about demons, one would think you were describing a dragon-like creature." I nod my head slowly. Just like Gajeel, that thought had crossed my mind.
"It does sound quite similar." Lucy quickly scans another stack of papers, using her gale force glasses. "Second demon spotted looked the same, this one even having talons. Just like Natsu did at my apartment."
Erik taps his chin in though before leaning forward. "I wouldn't be surprised if they were human once. It could take them over in parts, until they are completely transformed. Are there any other appearance traits, or just those."
"Hold on, I'll check." Lucy continues scanning the papers one by one until her eyes widen. "Here's one, a human person with blood red eyes, razor sharp talons and small horns on his head. I think you might be right, Erik. But that means…"
"We don't have much time to figure it all out." The maroon haired main nods in agreement.
"We need to find a cure or something, before it's too late."
I lower my head at Gajeel's words. I'm a healer, yet this is something I cannot heal. I've never felt as powerless as I do now.