The Elemental Sorceress

Chapter Twenty Eight

CHAPTER — TWENTY EIGHT

The Brood

NOVA PLACES HER hand on Helios's shoulder, "This might make you feel a bit dizzy." She says before teleporting them just outside her guild. Helios stumbles around a bit, looking dazed. "Yeah, I figured as much." She mutters to herself before helping him straighten up.

Helios blinks owlishly as she walks towards the large wooden doors. Not wanting to be left behind he trails after her like a lost puppy. Nova was obviously not in a good mood. The air around her was noticeably hotter, almost like standing beside a fireplace for too long. She enters the guild walking straight towards the infirmary not speaking a single word. Everyone could feel the anger radiating off of her and kept their distance.

When she enters the room she ignores everyone besides Neptune, "Is she going to be alright?" She asks as she comes to a stop beside him. Her anger was still prominent but now worry was overtaking her as she stared down at Wendy.

Neptune glances over at Nova and gives a nod, "She'll be okay... but it's going to take a bit for a full recovery. I can physically heal her but there seems to be something amiss with her magical core." His hands are encased by a small pool of glowing water as he continues to heal Wendy's injuries.

Nova bites the inside of her cheek and begins to fidget with her fingers. "What do you mean?"

"It's similar to what happened with Jace but not quite the same. Whoever attacked her drained her magic in one go which damaged her core. If she wasn't given medical attention fast enough she could have died." Neptune says shaking his head. "It's a miracle that Carla got her here in time."

Nova's temper flares up as she thinks about the people who injured her precious sky dragon slayer. She turns around to look at Makarov and Acnologia. Her arms cross beneath her chest as she juts out her right hip, "There's no time to waste, give me every scrap of information we have. Don't leave anything out."

Makarov watches the young woman before him and feels as if he's looking at Ozai Furmell. The air surrounding her held the same scorching heat that the Fifth Seat Wizard Saint radiated when angry. There were so many similarities between the two despite there being no blood relation. She even had the same authoritative tone and facial expression. It was as if she unconsciously picked up these little habits from the man who raised her that not even his own son inherited.

Nova snaps her fingers, "Darago."

The Phoenix Elemental appears in front of her in a flash. "Yes, Deam Magnam?"

"Place protective enchantments on the guildhall." Nova says reverting to her old war commander role, "Then I want you and Titan to check on the cabin and see if anything was left behind. Brünnhilde will stay here to guard the guild."

"As you wish." Darago bows before disappearing.

Nova turns towards Makarov, "This room until further notice is going to be converted into our war room. I do not want to be far from the dragons unless I absolutely have to be. Where is Laxus?"

"I contacted him and the Thunder Legion, they should be arriving very soon." The old man replies. "I already cleared a table for you to use, there should be paper and pens on the desk." He managed to hide his smile, he was truly proud of how far the girl had grown.

Nova nods and grabs the supplies before taking a seat at the table. "Boys," She says glancing up. Natsu, Helios, and Acnologia all turn in her direction. "Not you Natsu, go ahead and sit down." The pink-haired dragon slayer does as he's told. "Acnologia, you go first."