The Zodiac Demon

Chapter 1

Chapter 1

Today, Lucy hadn't planned on going to the guild, but when Mirajane said that she was needed at the guild, Lucy had no choice but to go.

"Weird. Wonder what they need me for? Maybe Natsu is trying to burn down the guild again." Lucy wondered aloud. It didn't take too long before she reached her guild. The doors being shut, Lucy easily pushed them wide open.

"Hey everyone! I'm here!" Lucy declared.

Practically everyone in the guild replied by saying 'hey' or 'hello'. Even though all of their greetings sounded mostly cheerful, there was something in the tone of their voices that Lucy just couldn't pick up. She then decided to ignore it and walk over to Mirajane, who was talking to Elfman and Lissana, to ask her what she need.

"Hey Mira." Lucy said, making the bar maid slightly jump.

"O-oh. Lucy, hi." Mira said.

"So, what did you call me for?" Lucy asked.

"The Master...he has something important to talk to you about." Mira said. This time, Lucy could pick up what the other tone in Mirajane's voice was. It was sadness.

"Mira, what's wrong? I mean, the guild seems to be a bit...gloomier today, isn't it?" Lucy said.

"No! It's nothing! The guild is probably just having a bad day is all!" Mira said, waving her hands in front of her while wearing a nervous smile.

Lucy knew something was wrong, but she decided she would talk to the Master about this important thing first then talk with some of her friends to see what's going on. Lucy walked up stairs to the Master's office on the second floor.

"Master?" Lucy said, knocking on the door.

"Come in." Lucy heard. Lucy opened the door to see the Master sitting on his desk.

"You needed to see me?" Lucy said, entering the room and closing the door behind her.

"Ah, Lucy. Yes, please sit down." Master said. Lucy did just that and sat down on a chair in front of the desk.

"You see, Lucy, the Magic Council has this mission that you have been selected to do." Master said. After hearing that, Lucy rose from her seat fast to make it fall backwards. That was also the moment she completely forgot about the attitude of the entire guild.

"Are you serious!? A mission from the Magic Council!?" Lucy exclaimed.

"Yes. But, you must go by yourself." Master said.

"By myself? Well, I guess that would help me as training. But, why me?" Lucy asked.

"Don't worry. It was selected for you perfectly based on your skills. And you are to leave for it as soon as possible." Master said, giving her a piece of paper.

Lucy quickly snatched the paper out of his hand and looked it over. The reward was 100,000,000 jewels, so that obviously peeked Lucy's interest. Still, she paid attention that the mention was to kill a demon in a isolated mountain cave.

"Master, do you know why the reward is so high?" Lucy asked.

"...I don't really know. That just shows how much of a problem this demon is." Master replied.

"Alright then, I'll leave right away! I'll see you later Master." Lucy said, rushing out the door.

During the entire time she was talking to him though, Lucy didn't notice that the Master, like everyone one else in the guild, wore a worried and sad expression. Lucy quickly came down stairs and the began to rush towards the door.