New KeyHolder (Fairy Tail)

Chapter 35- Promises Are Made

Chapter 35
Promises Are Made

Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail or its characters, only my own OC's, and my Ideas

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Alumina stood frozen to the spot, sweatdropping heavily and eyes wider than they had ever been. She was trembling slightly, the sight catching her off guard to no end. She... She had never expected to see... Her... Not like this...

The warm chocolate brown eyes looked to her with absolute sadness, hands clasped together in front of her and very... Sympathetic almost. She looked so sad... There were the faintest hints of tears in the corners of her eyes.

"Alumina..." Lucy whispered softly, taking a small step toward her.

"L-Lucy...?" Was all she could stammer, and her fellow blonde nodded slightly. "B-but.... H-how...?" She stammered, Lucy shook her head a little,

"Alumina.... I am so, so sorry about all of this...." Lucy whispered, trembling herself a little. ".. This was never supposed to happen to you, you didn't deserve any of this.... I... I...." She trailed off, eyes closing. Alumina stared, eyes narrowing slightly at just how..... guilty Lucy looked so suddeny, and for what she couldn't possibly understand.....

"But.... Lucy.... How can I see you...? Is this a dream....?" Alumina asked slowly and Lucy looked to her, shaking her head.

"I really wish this were all a dream, Alumina.." Lucy murmured.

"Then... what is this? What is going on? And... who is that man?" Alumina asked, the questions pouring out now faster than she could have ever thought. "He is the one who killed you? Why? And what does any of this have to do with me? Who is that man really? I don't under-"

Lucy held up a hand, sighing as she did so. "Please... Alumina, I realize all of this is very confusing." Lucy murmured, "I know you deserve an explanation, you of all people especially..... I just hope you'll understand that..... that I never meant for this to happen to you, and that I am truly sorry....."

Alumina let her shock wear off, and nodded. "I promise that I'll have an open mind, just please.... Start from the beginning."

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"I understand your plan." Master murmured slowly, hands folded in his lap and eyes closed. The Hall and its Members were silent around him as they stood before him, everyone tense and wary. "And I agree with your assumption Erza," He said with a nod toward the red-head, "It is indeed highly unlikely that any random person would abduct Alumina, especially after the realization of Lucy's Murderer's Magic...." His eyes opened to rest upon those assembled before him.

Erza, and Gray had arrived with Levy, Gajeel and Lily in tow. Wendy and Carla had tagged along once they had reached Fairy Hills, and Juvia had arrived not long after Wendy had.... All of them aware of what had happened that night, and all of them tense for what would happen to their resident Celestial Wizard. They had all been explained what had happened, and what they planned to do.

"If you are all aware of the situation, I hope you are all prepared for a fight." Master murmured seriously, "This is not going to be an easy battle, considering who Alumina's captor must be." Everyone nodded tensely, "Levy," Master said with a look to the small Script-Mage standing beside the silent Iron Dragon Slayer. "Do you believe you would be able to open this Gate?" He said with a gesture to the Key in Erza's hand. Levy took a small step forward as Erza passed the Key off to the bluenette.

"Its important that you be able to, for the plan to work." Erza murmured, Levy nodded a little.

"Y...yes.." She mumbled, closing her eyes a moment and taking a deep breath. "To save Alumina, I will open this Gate Key." She promised and Master nodded,