The Search for Fairy Tail
Author's Note- I know I made some grammar mistakes last chapter. Sorry about that! I typed some of the last chapter at night with no light source but my laptop. Writers Block is still kicking my ass but I am fighting back against it for you guys!
I DON'T OWN FAIRY TAIL! ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO HIRO MASHIAMA SADLY!
Chapter 8: Two of the Four Exceeds Unlock Some Hidden Potential in Themselves and Carla Realizes she is in Love With Happy.
As all four Exceeds flew, they looked for signs of trouble below them. Happy stayed close behind Carla for a couple of reasons. The first reason was so that Lector didn't try to look up Carla's dress and the second reason was to keep Carla warm with his unnatural body heat. All four of the Exceed's ears twitched as they heard some noise below. "Fro thinks something is below us!" Frosch exclaimed. Happy nodded and took a deep breath to prepare for the fall he was going to take. "You guys keep going! I will check it out." Said Happy. Lector asked, "Why do you have to act all brave and mighty?! Are you trying to show off for Carla?!" Happy sighed. "I have always been brave. I just haven't shown it much and I regret not showing my bravery more often. And I don't need to show off for Carla. She knows I can handle myself." Carla nodded and said, "I do know you can handle yourself Happy. Go check it out Happy." Happy nodded and took another deep breath. It's about a 500 foot drop. Here goes! He thought and made his wings vanish. He fell fast. "HAPPY!" Carla yelled. As soon as Happy started falling, after he had gotten about 30 feet away, Carla's wings stopped glowing a dim white and so did Happy's. Happy took another breath and hoped this worked. Time seemed to slow down as he got closer to the ground. He concentrated on controlling his Fire Magic to slow his descent. His body glowed white. He took another deep breath. Only 325 feet left. Hurry up! He thought. He took another breath.
The 3 Exceeds that were still flying overhead saw as Happy approached the ground extremely. Carla yelled, "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING HAPPY?! YOU ARE GOING TO BE SPLATTERED ALL OVER THE GROUND! YOU BETTER NOT DIE ON ME HAPPY! YOU BETTER SOMEHOW SURVIVE THIS!" Happy heard Carla's words and it filled him with determination. Happy took another deep breath. 50 feet left! I got this. He took a deep breath and his body exploded in White Flames. The White Flames swirled around his body in a counter-clockwise rotation and slowed his descent immediately. He was hovering 15 feet above the ground. He let the flames vanish and fell again. He rolled as soon as his feet hit the ground to lessen the impact and shock. The 3 Exceeds that were flying overhead looked at Happy in shock. Carla was the first to recover and she smiled weakly. I knew he had a plan. But I am so going to yell at him when he comes back up! He could've died, and then I would've lost him forever! I don't ever want to lose Happy! Lector looked at Carla. He saw her wings and gasped. Carla looked at him and asked him, "What is it Lector?" Lector answered, "Your wings aren't glowing white anymore!" Carla said, "Oh. I wonder why? Oh well. They always glow white when Happy is close to me. I have no idea why though. I know I read something about when an Exceeds wings glow white, even a dim white. It means that the Exceed has hidden Magical Potential, and it also means a lot more. I just can't remember the other things." Lector nodded in understanding. "Alright. Well. He told us to fly without him and that he will catch up." Carla sighed and said, "You guys fly on ahead. I need to make sure he is okay." Lector meowed, "Didn't you say that you know he can handle himself?" Carla nodded and answered, "Yes, I did. But I never said I liked it when he flies off by himself! Or when he does stuff alone!" she finished with a hiss. She took a deep breath to calm herself. She calmed down slowly. Lector and Frosch looked at each other. "Should we stay with you Carla?" asked Lector. Carla said bluntly, "If you want to." Lector and Frosch decided to stay with Carla.
Happy was looking for the source of the noise that they had heard. He looked around and saw a tree that had been knocked down. "What the hell could've knocked down an entire tree? Maybe a gang of Forest Vulcans? Most likely." He looked around for more signs that something had been there. He saw a couple more trees that had been knocked over. "What could've made the Vulcans knock trees down? Maybe it isn't Vulcans." He heard a noise behind him. He whirled around as fast as a wolf and ignited his fists in white flame. He could feel his Magic Energy deplete at a faster rate than usual. He shook his head to make sure he didn't become light-headed from the loss of Magic Energy. He took a deep breath. The ground shook as a large Forest Vulcan walked towards Happy. "Well shit!" exclaimed Happy. Alright. I got this. The Vulcan roared and 2 more large Forest Vulcans walked towards Happy.
The 3 Exceeds heard the roar. Carla bit her lip gently to prevent herself from going to check on Happy. All 3 Exceeds saw a flash of white.
One of the Vulcans tried to punch Happy. Happy caught the Vulcans fist with his paw and pushed the Vulcan backwards. Happy ignited his entire body into White Fire. He took another deep breath and the fire around changed from White to Bright White. He rushed forwards and punched one of the Vulcans in the face. Its nose broke and blood exploded from its nose and splattered all over Happy. Happy's blue fur was now dotted with red. He jumped up and planted his feet into the Vulcans stomach. He jumped off the Vulcan, while back-flipping off of the Vulcan, and kicked it in the face. Its head snapped back and it flew 10 feet away into a tree with an audible crack. It fell to the ground and didn't get move at all. It didn't even look like it was breathing anymore. Happy turned to the next Vulcan with a fire in his eyes. He took a deep breath to increase his concentration. He growled loudly and starting glowing a bright white. A white beacon of fire shot into the sky.
The 3 Exceeds flying overhead saw the beacon of white fire shoot upwards. They all dodged the beacon to make sure it didn't hit them. They all gasped in shock. "W-What is going on down there?!" Carla wondered out loud. Lector shrugged his shoulders. Carla bit her lip again to prevent herself from checking on Happy.
Happy used his Aera Magic and his wings appeared. There was 4 wings on his back and they all shined a bright orange. Flames shot from his wings. A sword, shield, and a suit of armor made of fire could be seen, but they were transparent and couldn't be used as of now. One of the two remaining Forest Vulcans approached Happy. Happy whirled around faster than fire spreads in dry weather. His eyes glowed red as he rushed towards the Vulcan with his fists seemingly made of white fire. He attacked the Vulcan as fast as lightning strikes. The Vulcan couldn't keep up with the strikes. Happy reared his fist back and hit the Vulcan in the gut. The Vulcan leaned forwards and Happy hit it in the gut again. He reared his fist backed and hit the Vulcan in the chest. It roared in pain as it was knocked backwards into the trees. It hit its head on one of the trees and stopped roaring as it was knocked out cold.
The 3 Exceeds saw flashes of white below them. Carla whimpered in fear for Happy. They all heard a roar. Carla whimpered loudly in fear for Happy. Frosch and Lector both hugged her and they both said, "Don't worry. We are here." Carla took a deep breath to calm herself. He is fine. I have a feeling I would know if he got hurt. I would probably feel… She gasps as she remembered everything about the dim white glow both Happy's and her wings have when they are around each other. She blushes a deep red. I remember now. Who would've guessed that it would mean that? It could also have a million other meanings, but that one is the most obvious one. She takes a deep breath still blushing a deep red.
Happy's eyes were still glowing red as he turned towards the last Vulcan. The Vulcan rushed towards Happy and reared its fist back to hit Happy. Happy brought his paw back and enclosed it in a fist and hit the Vulcan's fist. As the two forces met, White Fire shot everywhere. Happy's fist pushed the Vulcan's fist back and Happy grabbed the Vulcan's arm and twisted it sharply to the left. A loud crack can be heard as the Vulcan's bone shatters. Happy kneed the Vulcan in the stomach and punched it backwards into a tree. Its head hit the tree and it was knocked out cold. Happy's body was still engulfed in White Fire. He took a deep breath and calmed himself. He fell to one knee from exhaustion and lack of Magic Energy. I need to remember something Natsu told me. Take some Magic Energy from tomorrow if it is necessary! He took a deep breath and willed himself to fly. His 4 wings were still there and they were still shining a bright orange. He flew up slowly to Carla, Lector, and Frosch.
The 3 Exceeds saw Happy and saw his 4 bright orange wings. Carla flew towards Happy faster than she should have. She practically tackled him in the air. Happy caught her with a weak smile. "Yes Carla?" Carla looked at him and saw the blood splattered all over his fur. "ARE YOU OKAY?!" asked Carla. Happy nodded weakly and meowed, "Just exhausted. I used way to much Magic Energy." He almost fell out of the air as his Aera Wings flickered in and out of existence. He took a deep breath. "What's with your wings Happy? And why do you have 4 wings?" asked Carla. Happy answered, "It sort of happened while I was fighting the Vulcans. That was what we heard." Carla nodded and asked, "So the beacon made of White Fire we saw from here was you as well?" Happy nodded and almost fell again as his wings kept flickering in and out of existence. Carla gently took his paw and squeezed it. "You are definitely in no condition to fly with your own magic. Let me carry you." Happy shook his head. "I will be fine. I am taking Magic Energy from tomorrow." He said. Carla meows, "Fine. But if you fall, you better be ready for me to catch you!" Happy smiled weakly and muttered, "Alright." His wings flickered in and out of existence again. He took a deep breath and his wings stopped flickering in and out of existence as fast. He kept taking deep breaths and his wings eventually stabilized and they stopped flickering in and out of existence. "Alright. I am good now Carla. Let's get to the others." Said Happy. Carla nodded and stayed close to Happy in case his wings vanished so she could catch him easier. They flew back to Lector and Frosch. Lector asked, "What the hell happened to you and what was down there Happy?" Happy answered bluntly, "I fought off 3 large Forest Vulcans. The blood on my fur is theirs. Not mine. At least I hope none of it is mine. They didn't hit me I believe." Carla looked Happy over for any wounds or injuries that could be seen. "Nope. Absolutely no visible injuries, but I can sense some emotional distress. What's wrong Happy?" Happy took a deep breath and said, "I-I-I th-think I killed one of the Vulcans! I wasn't trying to kill anything!" Carla looked at Happy as he was about to breakdown. She took his paw gently and squeezed it. "We know you aren't a murderer Happy. You could never kill anyone on purpose unless it's absolutely necessary to protect the ones you care about. You were defending yourself Happy. Those Vulcans should have never attacked you Happy." Carla said gently. Happy looked at Carla.
Happy took a deep breath at what he was about to do and expected to be knocked out of the air by Carla. He pulled Carla closer to him and hugged her tightly, but not too tight. Happy waited to be pushed away and knocked to the ground, but Carla did the exact opposite of what Happy thought she would do. Carla got as close to him as she possibly could and kept hugging Happy. Lector looked at them with jealousy and speechlessness. Happy and Carla were blushing as red as a tomato. After 50 more seconds, Carla stopped hugging Happy and pulled away from the hug. They were both still blushing furiously. Happy said, "Um…Um…Um… Thanks for c-cheering me up Carla." Carla smiled and said, "Your welcome Happy. Now. Let's get going." Happy nodded and flew ahead. The rest of the Exceeds followed closely behind as they flew higher into the air. Carla was at the back of the group. I don't know what happened there. But it was amazing! I got to hold Happy close and cheer him up at the same time! It felt so good and so right! That was amazing! C-Could I be in love with him? Carla blushed as she realized the answer. Yes. I am in love with Happy. She couldn't stop blushing. I want to be with Happy so badly! I don't know if he will accept my feelings however. Because we are on a journey to save our friends and us being together may make things weird. But it could also make us work better together and it would definitely make us stronger! I need to find an appropriate time to tell him. I will need to find a perfect time to tell him. Maybe tonight? I don't know. Seems too soon. Maybe just cuddle with him tonight. We all need to clean ourselves. So, if there is a Water Source nearby where we stop for the night so I can ask him to come with me for protection. I trust him and I know damn well he won't look at me while I am bathing unless I specifically ask him to, and even then he may not look because he is a gentleman. He would ask several times if I was sure it was okay. Carla smiled and was still blushing. She heard Frosch gasp in fear. She looked around quickly and saw a blue Exceed falling to the ground. "HAPPY!" She immediately let her wings vanish as she leaned forwards to catch up to Happy faster. Time seemed to slow for her as she approached Happy. She urged herself to go faster. Her fur glowed a bright white as she somehow got a speed boost from a mysterious force. She caught Happy and held him close to her body. Her fur was glowing a bright white. Hers and Happy's descent stopped instantly. W-What just happened?! Carla couldn't see it, but her fur was glowing as white as a cloud. She held Happy closer to her body. She put her head on his chest to listen for a heartbeat. She heard a heartbeat and sighed with relief. She used her Aera Magic and her wings appeared. Her wings and body were glowing a bright white and she flew upwards to Lector and Frosch while holding Happy close to her body. She scolded Happy gently and softly as he was knocked out from using all of his Magic Energy and then using even more of his Magic Energy somehow. She said, "I told you that you weren't in any condition to use your own Magic to fly. Silly tomcat." She purred lightly and quietly as she held Happy close to her as she flew. Frosch looked at Carla and smiled. "Fro thanks you for catching Happy." Carla smiled and said, "Your welcome Frosch. We can continue flying now." Fro meowed, "Fro agrees with you. But Fro also wants to tell you something." Carla waited for an answer. Frosch continued, "Fro just wanted to tell you that your body and wings are glowing a bright white." Carla nodded in understanding. "Alright. Thanks for telling me Frosch." Fro smiled and said, "Fro says your welcome." Carla held Happy closer to her body and flew behind the group again. My body and wings are glowing bright white now. What does it mean?!
Authors Note- Well. I finally finished Chapter 8 after about 4 days. I hope you enjoyed this! Can you guess what will happen in the soon?! And no. It isn't a Lemon! That won't be until further in the series!