The Elemental Sorceress

Chapter Thirty Two

CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO

Dreaming of the Past

NOVA WAS HOSTING dinner for her closest companions. It wasn't for any specific special occasion. Or well maybe it was but she hadn't told anyone that. Laxus practically lived with her so he was already there. Then of course Gajeel and the Elemental's did live in the castle so they were present as well.

Now they were waiting on a few others. Orion would most likely be late, the man could never arrive on time for anything that wasn't life-threatening. He was three hours late to Nova's birthday the year before. It annoyed her to no end but she knew it would never change.

Amelia Heartfilia was also going to be there. The teenager was spunky and had a big heart. She was the first human to ever be entrusted with any celestial keys. Nova's uncle took a liking to her when she was interacting with the spirits at the kingdom. The goddess talked to the man and they decided it was time for humans to be able to use the keys.

The blonde would be there soon. She always had a knack for being a bit early. Nova liked her a lot and the teenager viewed her as a role model. They had met unconventionally. Nova was walking in the streets of the kingdom when the blonde ran into her literally. She didn't recognize Nova until she asked for her name.

Amelia's soul pretty much left her body. After that Nova invited her to the castle and began working with her on magic. That was around when she was given the honor of becoming the first celestial mage.

Nova sits at the head of the table watching as Neptune fills the table with food. To her left sat Titan, he looked odd squishing into a chair much too small for him. Beside him was Darago who had the opposite issue, her seat seemed to swallow her up.

On her right was where Neptune always sat, with Brünnhilde beside him. The tall blonde was already seated and impatiently waiting for the other guests to arrive.

"Why do we need to wait?" She grumbles staring at the food as if it had personally wronged her.

Nova sighs. "It's rude to start eating without everyone present, Brünnhilde."

Right on cue, Amelia Heartfilia enters the room escorted by a grumpy Gajeel. "—and I would just love to see your magic. It was gifted to you by Nova herself wasn't it?"

"Quit your yapping, Star Girl. If you don't shut it I will kick you out of the castle." He snarls, stomping towards his spot beside Darago.

The fire spirit arches an eyebrow. "What has your panties in a twist, Gajeel?"

"Damn Lightning Bastard punched me when I was bringing the noisy blonde inside." He grunts slumping into his chair. "Thought I was some damn intruder."

Nova presses her lips into a thin smile. "Gajeel, be nice to our guests." Her eyes flash with anger as she stares him down.

Gajeel sits up straight instantly and nods. "Uh... sorry Princess."

Brünnhilde bristles sending him a glare. "How many times must you be told? You are to address our Lady as queen or goddess." She brushes her hand across the sword at her side.

Nova rubs her temples. "Guys."

Titan snorts crossing his arms. "Dinner hasn't even started and you're already getting on her nerves." He lifts his gaze to see Laxus walking into the room with a smirk. "Ah, hello My King."