Hello everyone! I"m back to bring another chapter of my Fairy Tail OC story! And I have a very special guest with me. From Fairy Tail please welcome... wait am I getting this right? Mavis?!

Mavis pops out behind me.

Mavis: Hello!

Me: Wait! What the heck are you doing here Mavis?!

Mavis: I figured I'd come over and say hi. Plus I wanted to meet you.

Me: Um... I'm honored Mavis, but weren't you supposed to come later?

Mavis: Well... I thought that, but waiting would be boring so I decided to shake things up a little.

Me: I... see... Well anyway, let's get this started.

Mavis: Right! He doesn't own Fairy Tail and if you like, feel free to comment!

Me and Mavis: Enjoy the chapter!

Chapter 6

Thank you

The next day, it was bright and sunny, the ocean's waves were washing up on the shore, a nice day for a day at the beach. But for me, it was a day of training. I stood on the beach with Aquadia ready for my next lesson in water dragon magic.

"Okay, Willy. Are you ready for your next lesson?" asked Aquadia.

"Yes Mama," I answered. "I'm ready."

"Now this part of the training might be a little difficult for you, but I believe with practice you'll be able to master this," continued Aquadia. "For your next lesson, we're going swimming."

"Swimming?" I asked feeling a little puzzled. "But...Mama? I thought that l was learning magic."

Aquadia laughed. "You are, but today's lesson requires you to swim. It's okay. We won't fool around or anything like that. You'll get your lesson. Now come on, in the water."

"Okay, Mama."

And so, Aquadia stepped into the water with me following close behind her. We both swam for a while until we were a few miles away from the shore.

"All right Willy. Let's get started," said Aquadia. "First before we get started, how long can you stay underwater?"

"Hmm...," I hummed thoughtfully. "I guess I can hold my breath for a few minutes if that's what you mean Mama."

"Let's see you do it then," said Aquadia. "Show me how long you can stay underwater."

"OK."

I took a deep breath and went into the water. I swam a couple feet and I held my breath. I stayed under the water for about ten minutes or so before couldn't hold my breath anymore. I went back up to the surface gasping for air.

"Whew. How was that Mama?" I asked.

"Hmm. Not bad," said Aquadia. "Pretty good actually."

"Mama, does this have anything to do with my lesson?" I asked.

"Yes. For your lesson today, I'm going to teach you how to breathe underwater and improve your swimming capability," explained Aquadia. "In order to master water dragon magic, you have to learn to not only swim in it but breathe it as well. Once you learn to breathe water, you'll be able to learn certain spells and in addition be able to stay underwater longer and improve your swimming. So today, I'm going to teach you how to breathe underwater."

I nodded understanding what Aquadia was telling me, but at the same time was a little worried. Humans are good for swimming but aren't exactly built to breathe underwater.

"But Mama... I won't drown, will I?" I asked a little worried. "I'm good at swimming, but I can't breathe underwater."

"Don't worry. You'll be fine. After all, you do have the power to breathe underwater," smiled Aquadia. "You just need to learn how to and have proper teaching. When I awoke your magic power using mine, I was able to grant you the characteristics of a water dragon, including lungs that allow you to spew and breathe water."

"Really?" I asked.

"Yes. So don't worry. I'll be right with you," reassured Aquadia. "I promise I'll make sure that nothing happens to you. If you look like you're about to drown, I'll be right there to save you."

I still felt a bit hesitant at first, but at the same time, I felt a little less worried now. I knew if anything were to happen, Aquadia would be there to save me just like she did back when she found me with that beast.

"OK, Mama. I'll do my best! Please teach me." I said.

Aquadia then flashed a toothy smile. "Very well then. Let's get started. We'll both dive underwater and I'll tell you what to do. If you need to take a breather, feel free to do so. Are you ready?"

"Yes, Mama."

Aquadia nodded and went into the water. I followed suit by taking a deep breath and dove in after her. When I was underwater I looked around to try and find her, but she was nowhere to be seen. Then suddenly I heard her voice.

"Yoo-hoo! Willy! Down here!"

It sounded like Aquadia, but I couldn't see her. Then looking down towards the ocean floor, I saw her sitting there waiting. She waved at me and then I heard her speak again.

"Come over here, Willy," she called. "I can't teach you if you're over there."

I nodded and swam towards Aqaudia until I was right in front of her. It was pretty cool that she can breathe and talk underwater, but it made me all the more nervous about learning how. I didn't know if I was gonna be able to do this or not, but I sure was gonna try.

"Willy? Can you hear me?" Aqaudia asked.

I nodded my head as an answer.

"OK. Now, we're gonna get started," said Aquadia. "Now I want you to breathe."

I looked at her and nodded. I was about to let out my breath, but I instinctively began to hesitate. What if my lungs failed me and I ended up drowning? I looked up to the surface; it wasn't too far away from what I could tell. If all else failed, I could swim to the surface if I was fast enough. Then I felt my body start to react without oxygen. My lungs started to get tired and I felt the need to go to the surface, but then Aqaudia called me.

"Willy? Come on. You need to breathe before you pass out," she called out. "Don't worry. You'll be fine."

I closed my eyes and then I finally let out my held breath. I was expecting to have water in my lungs, but instead, I got oxygen just like normal air. I opened my eyes and took a few breaths to see if this was real. I felt excited. So excited I swam in circles back and forth. This was the coolest feeling I ever felt.

"Look at me Mama," I said. "I'm swimming and breathing underwater! I'm like a fishy now!"

Suddenly I felt the water get caught in my throat causing me to cough and choke on the water a little. I couldn't breathe. So I quickly headed up to the surface as soon as possible. I gasped breathing deeply the fresh air. Soon after that, Aquadia came up from the surface after me.

"Willy?! Are you okay?" she asked.

"Uh-huh. I'm okay."

"You need to calm down Willy. You're just learning, so you should take it easy," she went on. "Breathe calmly. Air in. Air out. Slowly. Now we'll try again when you catch your breath okay?"

"Okay."

After I was feeling a little better, Aquadia went back into the water and I followed. This time, I did what she told me. I breathed in deeply and I slowly let out. I was a little excited before, but now I was a lot calmer.

"Whew. Thanks, Mama." I said. "I can breathe much better now."

"You're welcome, son," smiled Aquadia. "So how is it? Breathing in water?"

"It's strange," I said. "It's like I'm breathing air normally, but it's water instead of air. It feels different from when I was swimming before."

"Yes. It is different isn't it?" mused Aqaudia. "Like I said before, your lungs can take the qualities of dragon lungs like mine allowing you to breathe underwater. You're still a little green when it comes to this, so I need you to take your time and practice breathing underwater whenever you're out fishing or when you're swimming. Is that understood?"

"Yes, Mama," I replied.

"Good," she said. "Now why don't you go explore for a little bit? Practice until you've gotten used to it okay? I'll be right here watching."

"Okay, Mama," I said as I swam away.

I swam along the ocean floor looking around at the many sights a person would sometimes never get to see under the water while Aquadia sat by the rocks watching me. Colorful reefs gave the floor a splendid look and schools of fishes swam left and right. As I swam through the schools of fish and the reefs, I couldn't help but be awed by this wonderful sight.

Then a school of fish swam past me. Each one was a bright green color with the suns rays reflecting on their scales. I couldn't help but swim after them wanting to get a closer look. The fish who had taken notice of me swam scattered and then started to swim around me. I couldn't help but laugh at this as I swam after them testing myself if I could swim fast enough. It felt pretty amazing being underwater like this without having to worry about air. It felt like I was just like them. Swimming free without a care in the world.

Aqaudia watched sitting on her rock watching me play. As she watched, she couldn't help but smile.

"Looks like he's starting to get the hang of it," she thought. "He still needs some work, but he'll get better."

We stayed under until it was late in the afternoon and I was starting to get a little tired. We got out of the water and Aquadia decided it was time for a lunch break. We both caught some fish and took a rest by the side of the shore. We both ate in silence listening to the ocean washing up on the rocks and the shore. Then Aquadia spoke to me.

"Hey, Willy. Mind if I ask you something?"

"What is it, Mama?" I asked.

"Tell me. How did you learn how to swim?" she asked.

I looked at her and then I answered: "My Mama and my Papa taught me. I was four when they started teaching me. We would go by sea and my Papa would hold on me up teaching me how to stay afloat and fish and my Mama would show me how to stroke and hold my breath in the water. I was a little bad at it at first, but I got the hang of it. I got better and better until I was really good at swimming. In fact, I was the best swimmer in my entire village. Well before... you know."

Just thinking about my parents made me remember back when. Back when I was swimming with my real Mama and my Papa. All those happy times of being of them made me happy, but at the same time, it made me remember when my village was wiped out. It made me feel a little sad and miss my parents. Aquadia could see this and she felt a little bad.

"Oh. I'm sorry Willy," she apologized. "I didn't mean to bring up bad memories."

"It's okay," I said shaking the memories out of my mind. "It doesn't bother me as much anymore because I have you, Mama. I may have lost my family, but I have you now. So I have no reason to be sad."

Aqaudia looked at me with a blank expression. Then she smiled at me.

"Well, that's good for you Willy," said Aquadia. "I'm proud of you for saying that."

I smiled back at her feeling a little proud of myself as well. Then Aquadia finishing her fish sat up and walked into the water.

"Now then, shall we continue practicing your breathing?" she asked.

"Sure thing Mama," I said diving into the water after her. After that, I practiced breathing and swimming with Aquadia watching me for a few more hours before the sunlight in the water gave am amber glow signaling that the sun was setting. After that, we both headed home, ate dinner, and got ready for bed. Aqaudia lied down in the middle of the cave fast asleep and snoring slightly.

I, however, stayed awake and stared at the ceiling of the cave. I was still thinking about my Mama, my Papa, and when I was back in the village. I must admit I may have said Aquadia that it was fine, but to be honest I missed them. A lot. I can still remember back when I saw my Mama's body and my village destroyed. It was a deep mental scar that probably won't be able to heal some time soon. I didn't realize it right away, but a stray tear dripped down my cheek.

"Mama... Papa..." I thought. "I miss you both so much. I wish you both were here right now."

Then a snort from Aqaudia snapped me out of my depressed daze. I hurriedly wiped my tear just in case that she was awake. I didn't want her to see me crying. Luckily she was still asleep. She was snoring and sleeping peacefully. Seeing her like that made me smile a little and it also made me realize that I wouldn't be lonely. She would be there for me. She was my Mama even though that she and I aren't related by blood and she will be there for me, so there was no reason for me to feel sad. I looked up towards the ceiling and murmured three words before I went to sleep.

"Thank you, Mama."

Another chapter down!

Stay tuned for the next one! Chapter 7, The Final Test Part 1

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