Hidden Powers [NaLu Fanfiction]

Chapter 40: Hidden

Hidden Powers
[NaLu Fanfiction]
By: JeRein_14

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Chapter 40: Hidden

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Lucy's POV

  "Now that the 8 teams that will continue on with the games are announced, let us not waste anymore time and start with our first event." The pumpkin mascot proclaimed, causing an uproar from the upbeat audience. I exchanged smiles with my team mates, them doing the same thing as they felt the very similar thrill i was experiencing as of the moment. It was undeniable. I'm feeling quite giddy and ecstatic. Finally. After months of solitude and isolation from the rest of the wizarding world. I'm now here, participating in a nation wide tournament in a battle of magic and power. An incredible sense of freedom. It feels awesome to be out and stretching.

  "Now, I need a representative from each team. The rules of the event shall be announced after each had chosen their player. Please choose wisely." After hearing that, my team had huddled up and immediately started to discuss the predicament. We were currently on our designated balcony that overlooks the arena. The other teams were positioned on a similar venue but located on other parts of the field, all surrounding the very arena where all games and events are supposed to be held. Unfortunately for us—me, Fairy Tail A's balcony was stationed at the very opposite side of ours, giving me a full view of what they were doing at every hour of the day whilst the tournament is commencing. Not that i'm watching them. It's just.. They're up front.. And there are some instances that i had to look.. Not by choice.. I mean, why would I? It's not like i wanted to know.. Nope.. I really don't.. It's just.. Unfortunate? Especially, with the position that we were forced to comply with. Just—err, i'm rambling,  am I? I'll just...stop.

  "So, who wants to play?" Yuuki asked, looking at each one of us, with a dramatic pause of at least three seconds for added emphasis and effect.

  "We'll have to think this through. We can't afford to have an injured member on the first day. We can never be too sure what they have in store for us at the end." My older brother said, which we all agreed to. He have a point. We can't just jump into something unprepared. If we lose a member now, we'll be rendered weaker and much less of a threat. It's just the first day but we need to make an impression. A mark that would conclude us as worthy enemies and foe. We didn't train for months just to be degraded by other guilds and be underestimated by the rest of Fiore.

  "I'll go." All blonde heads turned to the one who spoke. The second eldest. Zach-nii. I hesitated. He was one of our strongest member. His magic was unique and truly powerful. It was certainly one of our advantages. Would it be wise to send out one of our trump cards in the field this early?

  "But—" i tried to protest but he cut me off. Chuckling, he ruffled my hair.

  "Don't worry, Lucy. I'm not going all out. I promise." He assured me, sending me a smile. Huffing, i slapped his hand away and peevishly tried to fix my now ruined ponytail. Tch. To think i spent half an hour just to fix it!

  "That's not really the thing i'm worried about." I mumbled, sighing as i watched him grin triumphantly. He knew he won, just by the sight of my slumped shoulders.

  "Don't worry, Lu. I'll try not to expose my magic as much as possible." I chose not to answer that. Instead, i shifted my attention back to the pumpkin mascot who had returned back to its previous spot from earlier.

  "Had all teams chosen their player?" When he received some yells of approval, the mascot prodded on and finally started explaining the rules.

  "The game will be held in a giant city that will be stimulated here on this very arena. The eight participants shall be transported to eight different locations, all unaware of the whereabouts of the other. In order to win the game, they have to earn the highest point. How to earn the points, you ask? Well, you'll need to search for another player, successfully land an attack on them, either physically or by magic. A point will, of course, be deducted on the attacked participant." The rules seems simple enough. Though, i doubt that that's the end of it. I'm sure there is more to this game.