Hey hey was sup fanfic antics were back with another chapter thanks for all your support and also carsonforgeel about your comment about aging Wendy and Zodie doesn't seem like a bad iea, I mean I can do something no one has ever done. Though I need a lot of time to think but any who lets get on with the sdtory.
Chapter 17: An Offer From A Lamia
"14… 15… 16…" Zodie said in the middle of sit-ups in a tree.
Zodie was up and early again doing his daily training in the woods although he wasn't alone this time, Keanu was with him and he figured it'd be nice to have a training partner.
"17… 18… 19… 20" he said finishing his set.
After that Keanu was tossing massive rocks at Zodie and the Phoenix slayer would blow them back with his magic.
"Dark Phoenix screeeeeech" he shouted, shattering the rocks breaking them into pieces, unexpectedly one of those pieces hit Zodie right in the eye making him fall over. Keanu ran to the boys side to see if he was okay.
"You alright dude"? Keanu asked
"Yeah I'm okay let's keep going" Zodie replied.
Keanu nodded and helped him up to his feet and they continued the exercise
Next they moved to combat training Keanu ran towards Zodie with a punch which Zodie dodged, the boy then unleashed a flurry of punches.
Next they began to run side by side through a large open field next to a lake Zodie started out good but was starting to lag behind Keanu a bit getting tired.
"Come on kid keep up" Keanu said to him.
Zodie then sucked it up and started gaining speed and caught up to Keanu.
Finally they moved onto combat training Keanu came at Zodie with a punch which Zodie dodged.
"Dark Phoenix knuckle" he shouted letting loose a flurry of punches onto his opponent.
Keanu was blocking his punches being pushed back with each blow, Keanu started to feel his hands were hurting with each blow till he decided to counter with a punch. Zodie slid to the right of him, sweeped Keanu's leg and elbowed him in the back knocking him to the ground on his face. Keanu then got back up with his hand on his back.
"Man kid you're getting stronger I need to stop going easy on you" he said. Zodie let out a chuckle.
"I had a good teacher," he said, helping Keanu to his feet.
"Thanks I think that's enough for today let's head on back you could use a rest and a shower"
"Sounds good I could use a bath" he said, making Keanu laugh.
With that the boys started on the path back to Cait Shelter.
Cait Shelter
Back at the guild Wendy and Carla we're currently with Lupita bring back fruit from the wood.
"Thanks for the help Wendy and Carla," Lupita said, thanking them.
"No problem Lupita since Zodie went off to train with Keanu I figured I'd make myself useful" she replied.
"You didn't feel like training with them child, as a wizard it could strengthen your caliber" Carla said.
"W… well I'm not really a fighter I usually do better with healing"
"I understand that child but one day the time will call for you when you have to fight"
Lupita cut in finally
"Now Carla I get what you're saying but you know not all wizards fight magic can be used for other things besides battle" she told the cat.
Carla just sighed deciding to drop the subject
"Hey mornin girls"
The three looked in the direction of the voice to see both Keani and Zodie both sweaty and stinky.
"Oh hi how'd the training go"? Lupita asked
"Great" Keanu replied.
"Left me tired and hungry" Zodie asked
"You can both eat after you bathe" Lupita said to the boys.
"Okay let's go Little Z" Keanu told the twelve year old who followed after him.
Minutes later
After feeling refreshed and clean Zodie made his way to the canteen wearing new clothes, he wore a multi colored one sleeve shirt with pale green baggy shorts, and blaack sandals he even had a red bracelet on his left arm with his necklace. He soon met up with his friends and they shared the fruit they had picked earlier with him.
"So what should we do today? I mean I've trained for today and we're taking breaks from jobs" Zodie said as he took a bite into some fruit.
"We could go by Lamia Scale you said that one of their members Jura said you could come by at any time" Wendy replied.
"Oh yeah that's something we can definitely do plus I wanna get a look at a different guild and see what they're about".
"Carla you up for it"? Wendy asked her feline companion
"Well someone has to make sure you two dont get into trouble so I am in" the feline said.
"Great I cant wait" Zodie said, filled with static.
On the train
The trio was currently seated Wendy and Zodie next to each other and Carla on Wendy's lap the young dragon slayer could feel her friend shaking with excitement right next to her causing her to look over. She could see he had a large grin on his face.
"Zodie relax before you hurt yourself" She told the phoenix slayer.
"Can't help it, how can you not be excited to see a whole nother guild"? He asked her.
"I am excited just try not to have that crazy look on your face or people will think i'm friends with a crazy person" Wendy sassed making Zodie stop smiling and glaring at her.
"Ha Ha," Zodie said sarcastically, making Wendy laugh.
"Any way i'm excited to meet all new wizards can't wait to see what magic the have: Zodie said
Arriving in Margaret town
The trio had arrived back into the town of Margaret it was almost as if it were yesterday.
"This place looks better the second time" Wendy said.
" I just hope you don't make the mistake of last time," Carla said.
She knew all too well Wendy had left her bag open and got it stolen, thus making Zodie go after him and leading him to getting hurt.
"Thanks for the reminder cat" Zodie said to Carla.
"Don't worry I learned from last time I won't let you guys get hurt because of me"
"Hey don't sweat it Wendy Carla quiet giving her hard time" Zodie said
"Any ways come on, let's head over to Lamia scale already," Zodie said as he started walking.
"Uhh Zodie do you even know where Lamia Scale is"? Wendy asked
Upon hearing this Zodie stopped walking and had a oh crap look on his face, he then turned in the direction of the girls.
"I didn't ask Jura fir directions" He said
Carla just slapped herself in the face and let out a sigh.
"Let's look for a map of the city. It's gotta be around here right" Wendy said.
"Sounds good to me," Zodie replied.
Couple minutes later
The trio had asked around for directions to Lamia Scale not many people knew probably because they were tourists who were just visiting, til finally someone had pointed them in the right direction. With that they decided to fly into the directions that were appointed to them. They made their way to the said location.
"All right the guy said it was down here and that we should be on the lookout for a logo with a woman with the lower snake half" Zodie said.
"Or just a building that says Lamia scale on it" Carla said pointing ahead.
Zodie and Wendy looked ahead in the direction where Carla pointed. She was right it was lamia scale alright it even had its signature logo of a lady with the lower half of a snake.
"This is it, Jura will be expecting us so let's pop in" Zodie said. The trio got
closet and approached the door.
"Wonder what the people here are like"? Wendy asked
"Let's find out," Zodie replied.
The young boy knocked on the door, not too hard but just enough to be heard from the outside. No answer for a couple seconds when suddenly the doors were bashed open with one of their members being thrown through it. The person looked to be eighteen and had dog features, he wore blue jeans with no shirt.
"Wow you okay man"? Zodie asked
Before the dog man could answer his body suddenly started spinning in place. Suddenly the trio heard footsteps come from behind and turned to see a short elderly woman with stretched earlobes long grey hair tied in a bun. She wore a dotted cloak with bracelets and a necklace.
"You fleabag how many times I gotta tell ya stop leaving your socks around the guild, want me to spin you" she said.
"You are spinning me" the dog man replied.
The trio had shocked looks on their faces, what was happening and is the rest of the guild like this?
"Oh my at this again" a familiar voice had said.
The trio looked back and saw that it was none other than Jura himself.
"Jura," Zodie said.
"Zodie good to see you again and these must be your friends" Jura said
"Hi… hi I'm Wendy Marvel and this is Carla" the sky dragon said introducing herself.
"It's nice to meet you as well" Jura said
"Master we have guests" Jura called out to the old woman.
She stopped spinning the dog man and walked over to them.
" This is Lamia scales master Ooba Babasaama" Jura introduced.
"Oh you're the one Jura told me about" Ooba spoke looking at Zodie.
"What did Jura say"? Zodie asked
"Oh he spoke of a young man running after a thief to help his friend" she answered. Making Zodie smile
"But he also told me that you got hurt in the process you were in way over your head, if you in this guild I'd spin you for acting like that" she said raising her finger up to the boy, making Zodie put his hands up and step back.
"Uhh… don't worry I know better I won't do that again" Zodie said nervously.
"Good Jura shows these kids around. I'm off to run some errands," Ooba said as she walked off.
" And make sure Toby doesn't leave his socks lying around" she yelled out.
After she was gone Jura turned back towards the kids.
"Apologizes she can be very rash but with the best intentions" Jura reassured.
"Right being spun till you puke is reassuring" Zodie said.
"Anyway let's get I'm sure you're eager to see the guild" he said and turned and walked inside with the kids following him.
"By the way the one on the ground is Toby, one of our other members" Jura spoke.
Inside Lamia scale
The interior of the building was amazing; it was huge with green all over and a massive stairwall along with brick walls too. The two kids were very amazed they've never seen anything this incredible in another guild before, it made them wonder just how other guilds would look.
"This is the common area where all members gather to chat and enjoy meals" Jura explained.
"OOh wonder how the cooking here tastes"? Zodie asked with his mouth watering.
"Oh brother" Carla said, slapping her paw over her face.
Wendy began to giggle at her friend's question.
"Whenever you're hungry we can get a bite to eat. Later, there is much more to see" Jura said walking on with the trio following behind. Next they came to a large section with book shelves holding many books which actually intrigued the kids, they enjoyed reading every now and then Wendy enjoyed a good romance novel whilst Zodie preferred thrillers and action, but enjoyed mixing the genres up once and awhile.
"Here is our study area where we have books about different types of magic types of creatures, along with information about new locations and other species dwelling in our world" Jura said.
"Awesome speaking of creatures does the book have anything about dragons on them"? Wendy asked.
Jura rubbed his chin pondering to himself "Unfortunately we do not, nobody has ever seen a dragon for years and it's information was never documented" Jura explaiend.
"Oh I see" Wendy said a bit disappointed
"That's fine I guess I mean we only ask because maybe if we knew we'd be able to know where our mom's are" Zodie added
"A dragon and a phoenix, let me guess Wendy you are a dragon slayer yes"? Jura asked.
"That's right"
"How do you know about dragon slayer magic"? Carla asked
"Because Wendy isn't the only dragon slayer out there I know of one who is quite notrius from the most notorious guild called Fairy Tail, his name is Natsu Dragneel the fire dragon slayer" Jura said.
"Natsu Dragneel yeah i've heard about him and the Fairy tail guild he's really strong and was raised by a dragon like me" Wendy exclaimed.
"There was that time their guild went to war with the phantom Lord, and one of their members was also a dragon slayer" Carla cut in.
"I believe the one you are speaking of is Gajeel Redfox, the iron dragon slayer I've seen before at the magic council where he was on trial for his actions.
"He doesn't sound so nice" Zodie cut in
"I really want to meet Natsu, maybe he'll know something about the dragons disappearing and dragon slaying tips as well," Wendy said excitedly.
After hearing Jura then got a bit curious of Zodie
"Pardon me Zodie I was curious what sort of magic do you possess, when I saw you fight those bandits it looked to be dark magic but nothing I have ever seen".
"Oh it's called phoenix slayer magic, like dragon slayer magic supposedly but for phoenix's and I specialize in darkness" He answered.
"Incredible so you were raised by a phoenix then"
"Yep her name was Yubel but she disappeared when I was really little" Zodie said looking a little said Wendy put her hand on his shoulder as a way of making him feel better.
"Oh forgive me if I'm being too personal and bringing up painful memories" Jura said.
"No it's okay you were curious and I had nothing to hide" the boy reassured him.
"Yes but I do not think it makes it right how about we continue on with the tour" he said.
"Uh sure" with that the trio followed the bald man.
Continuing their tour Jura showed them there outside the pool where members could relax and have fun next he showed them the guilds request board. He explained how in some guilds there were requests with different ranks and the one with the highest and most dangerous were for S-class members, who were the elite members of a guild. After about an hour of touring the kids got a bit hungry mainly Zodie so Jura treated them at the guilds canteen for lunch which the trio was thankful for.
"So what do you kids think of the guild does seeing another guild change your view on things"? Jura asked.
"Oh yeah it's amazing there;s definitely a lot to do around here in a big open area" Zodie said.
"It's really different from being on the outside," Wendy added.
"Yes I believe it's good for a wizard to get a feel for different guilds to open their minds to experience" Jura said.
Suddenly the doors opened and standing in the entrance were three people one was a man he had bluish silver spiky hair and dark pupils wearing a white coat with black jeans the second person was a shorter man he had blue spiky hair dark sharp pupils and wore a green coat with tan pants and sandals. The third person was a girl with long pink hair and blue eyes. She wore a black and pink dress with a big heart on her chest. They made their way inside.
"Were baaack" the pink haired woman spoke.
Jura turned to them and smiled walking up to them.
"Welcome back you three I hope your mission was a success"? Jura asked
"Yes it was childs play I could've handled it myself" the silver hair guy said. He then looked up and noticed the trio behind Jura.
"Jura, who are those three, are they new members or something?" He asked, pointing to them.
"Oh they are from the cait shelter guild this is Wendy Zodie and the little cat is Carla" Jura told them.
"Yo," Zodie greeted, "It's a pleasure to meet you," Wendy said, bowing her head.
"Oh my gosh they're so adorable" the pink haired woman spoke as she suddenly grabbed the two kids and began pinching their cheeks which was painful.
"Ow ow ow that hurts" Zodie said.
"Sherry that's enough" Jura said.
"Sorry Sherry can be very loving," Jura explained.
"Let me introduce you to Lyon Vastia, that's Yuka, and like I said she is Sherry" Jura introduced.
Lyon then noticed Carla and was surprised as if he had a sense of dejavu.
"Wait, you're a cat, you look like that annoying tab that's always around Natsu the salamander" he shouted pointing at Carla.
This caught the kids off guard.
"Wait, are you saying that there's another talking cat out there like Carla?" Wendy said.
"Uh and I thought there might be creatures like Carla out there Zodie added.
"Now that you mentioned I do remember hearing about a blue feline accompanying the salamander" Jura added.
Carla grew a tick mark on her head "don't you compare me to an annoying tab you hooligan" she said making Wendy have to hold her so she can calm down.
"I'm sorry certain things will set her off" Wendy said.
After the ruckus died down Lyon then went up to Lyon and crouched in front of him
"So you and your friend are wizards yes"? He asked
"Yeah we can do magic duh" Zodie answered.
"Indeed what do you say we step outside for a friendly spar" he spoke.
"Lyon hold up, he's just a kid, why do you want to pick a fight with him"? Yuka asked
"I just want to see his strength Jura told us of a kid who took out some members of the ink gang and I want to see that for myself," Lyon answered.
This made Zodie smile like word got around of him taking down thugs.
"Okay Lyon you got it let's fight then" he said.
Outside
The group was in the back of the guild with a large open field Zodie and Lyon were facing each other while the rest of the group watched them. Jura stepped in the center.
"I hope Zodie will be okay" Wendy said worriedly
"He'll be fine child after all he has been training" Carla said reassuring him
"I'll be the referee the match is over if one of you cannot continue"
"We got it" both sides said in unison.
"Okay begin" Jura said.
Zodie sprouted his wings, flew a few feet in the air and dived toward lyon.
"Dark phoenix knuckle"
"So he's able to fly huh let's see how he likes this, ice make eagles" a light blue circle apparead and many icy eagles came flying toward Zodie.
Zodie halted his fist attack and went on the defense. He flew away from the eagles who were hot on his trail but he was ready for this.
"Dark Phoenix screech" he shouted, sending a blast of darkness detrying the eagles.
"Hmm not bad lets try this, Ice make ape" suddenly a giant ape made from ice appeared roaring.
"Wow Lyon isn't holding back is he?" Yuka said.
"He's really giving it his all" Sherry said.
"If he goes too far I'm stopping the match" Jura spoke.
"You've got this Zodie" Wendy said to herself"
The ape swung it's massive icy fist at Zodie but the boy was quicker and dodge each blow, the ape continued with melee punches which got faster after each punch it threw making it tough for Zodie to dodge. He knew he couldn't keep dodging forever boy so he had an idea he flew down to the apes feet and went underneath it confusing the monster. Suddenly he disappeared from sight causing confusion to Lyon.
"Where is he?'
Suddenly Zodie appeared on the head of the ice ape's head the behemoth was about to pound Zodie but the boy moved out the way and the ape hit itself causing it to crumble up and fall down.
"Hmm not only is he fast but he is very clever alright enough of these games" he then raised his hands to the sky and a blizzard began to roll in.
Everyone around soon began to get chills from the sudden snow storm. It was enough to make Zodie descend to the ground.
"I get it by making a blizzard he made it to where I couldn't fly around he knew I had the advantage in distance, am I right"
"Correct your pretty sharp now enough talk ice make sword" Lyon created a sword of ice and charged Zodie.
Zodie took his Dagger out and rushed towards Lyon and their weapons clashed, dealing blows onto each other but kept being blocked by each other's weapons. However, that blizzard was beginning to slow Zodie down and he couldn't keep up with Lyon, the ice wizard took advantage of this and dealt a blow to the boy knocking him back a few inches.
"I need to do something about this snow" the Phoenix slayer said to himself
Luckily the boy had spent time training and he learned a new spell it was one that Yubel had shown him long ago, he closed his eyes and extended his hand above his head and began to concentrate.
"What's he doing?" Yuma asked from the sidelines.
"Looks like he's concentrating," Sherry replied.
Suddenly the boy was surrounded by an aura of darkness's which soon spread to his arms.
"Where there is light there is darkness and where there is darkness there is light bringing power to the world" he said.
Soon a sphere of dark power formed in his hand getting bigger and bigger the shocking thing was that it began to absorb the magic of the blizzard Lyon was making causing it to disappear.
"What is going on?" Lyon said.
"Get ready for this dark Phoenix sacred art black hole eclipsed" shouted Zodie and launched the sphere directly towards the ice wizard.
Wendy and Carla were surprised by Zodies new spell; their mouths were a bit agape from what they saw.
"When did Zodie learn that"? Asked Wendy
"I don't think so ice make shield" he said. As a shield appeared I to protect him but unexpectedly the speaker just absorbed the shield breaking his defense and causing a massive explosion sending Lyon flying.
Zodie took this advantage wand went on offensive
"Dark Phoenix feather storm" a whole bunch of dark magical feathers flew at Lyon dealing damage to him all over, knocking him to the ground.
"Yes I got him," Zodie said.
But it was a short victory Lyon got back up with some panting a bit from the blow. Zodie saw that it wasn't over so he assumed a fighting stance. Lyon summoned an ice sword and Zodie took out his dagger and the two charged at each other but were suddenly stopped by a large rock wall blocking them. This was done by none other than Jura
"Alright that's enough for one day let's call it a draw" Jura yelled out.
Zodie felt pretty warned out from that last spell he used and decided he was right to call it a day, not wanting to oppose an S-class wizard Lyon dispelled his sword and stood down as well. Jura let down the rock wall and walked over to compliment the fighters.
"Well done you two that was a most exemplary battle" Jura complimented the wizards.
"Thanks Jura," Zodie said.
"I must admit you're a skilled fighter for one so young" Lyon complimented Zodie.
"You're pretty good to man, cool even no pun intended" the Phoenix joked.
Jura laughed at his pun, Wendy then ran up to her friend concerned for his condition.
"Zodie are you okay do you need me to heal you"? she asked
"Don't worry bout it wen-wen I'm fine"
"Okay if you say so"
Suddenly Zodie felt himself being grabbed and pulled into a bone crushing hug by Sherry.
"Oh my not only are you adorable but you're strong and skilled too, I bet all the young ladies will love".
Zodie was helpless in the girls grasp; he could feel his life being slowly crushed out of him. After about a few seconds she let him go and the boy was gasping for air.
"Wendy… on… second thought… heal me please" he spoke in between breathes making everyone around them laugh
Later on that day
After the battle the trio decided it was time to head back to Cait shelter.
"Thanks for showing us around Jura " Zodie thanked
"AnytimeZodie " perhaps we'll see each other soon, he said.
"Next time we do though let's have another fight" Lyon said
"You bet" the boy replied.
With that the trio turned and left to catch the train back to the guild
"Man what a day the wizards there were pretty amazing" Zodie said.
"I wonder what the ones from Fairy tail are like"? Wendy asked
"Perhaps one day we'll find out," Carla added.
"Can't wait til then" Zodie said.
Boom shocka Locka done man it's been a month sorry I've been busy with summer school and college prep hope you guys like this leave your reviews for feedback. By the way I've uploaded a new story for My Hero Academia called Agents of C.a.n.e check it out and leave your review. Till next time by.
