Hidden Powers [NaLu Fanfiction]

Chapter 42: Chariot

Hidden Powers
[NaLu Fanfiction]
By: JeRein_14

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Chapter 42: Chariot

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Lucy's POV

  It's the second day of the games, yet the excitement just kept on rising. I watched with curious eyes as the hundreds of seats in the stadium slowly started to get filled with anticipating audiences that came here in hopes to witness a good and epic battle between the most promising mages in the country. It was nerve wracking, really. And a little bit unfair if you ask me. How I wish I was one of them, sitting comfortably on one of the seats, just eating and enjoying the display of strength and magic that was happening in front of me. Yet, here I am, with my brothers and cousins, fighting our way to bring Fairy Tail back on top. Most likely to get injured and break a few bones in the process. Tch. I get that the palace needs this event to determine the strongest guild in Fiore but does it really have to be this way? Can't be it decided through something less.. barbaric? I don't know. Discuss it over a cup of tea, perhaps? Or through rock, paper, scissors?

  It's a little farfetched, i know. But do you have any good ideas? Something that doesn't involve fighting or duels? I shouldn't get my hopes up. The world nowadays.. It's far too cruel and unfair.

  "Who's going to participate in today's event? If we're going to use what happened yesterday as a pattern, then we're bound to have a special event that requires a team representative." Yuuki asked as we got comfortable on our team's balcony. She had passed a water bottle to me, which I gratefully thanked her for, before continuing on giving the rest their preferred refreshments. It's a good thing she had suggested to come visit the stadium's food stalls before going here. At least we had snacks and drinks to at least keep us hydrated and energized before lunch. Especially when we have a long day ahead of us.

  "It could help if we know what the event is about." Zach-nii muttered, taking a sip from his canned soda.

  "Guess we'll just have to wait and find out." Was my own reply. I've been contemplating all morning about this, actually. Should I join the event as a representative for our team? Being that everyone now knows about my main magic, which is Celestial Dragon Slaying, it won't be necessary to hide my magic as it was already exposed. Meaning, it will be easier to win since I won't hold back. We had already talked about this. They would all keep their magic a secret as long as they can and reserve them for the battle rounds. We want to take everyone by surprise. Thing is, I already participated yesterday for the one-on-one match. Would it be okay to partake again? I don't want to steal the spotlight again.

  "I want to participate today." It took us by surprise when Max suddenly blurted that out. He wasn't even looking at us, but at the unmistakable pumpkin mascot who was currently trudging his way towards the very center of the arena. I guess it was about to begin.

  "You sure? We don't even know what today's event is going to be." Kurt-nii asked, raising an eyebrow at my twin brother who was acting rather strange.

  "Yes. It doesn't matter what event it is. I want to join." We just shrugged and let him be. If there's one thing you should know about Max is that he is downright stubborn. When he set his mind to something, he would do everything in his power to make it happen. Either he's determined or just plain hardheaded.

  "Welcome, people of Fiore! The second day of the Grand Magic Games shall now begin!" The mascot started his greeting speech. Applause exploded around the stadium as he gleefully continued on with his announcements.

  "For today's games, we had invited a special commentator to join our special panel! Give it up for Sorcerer's Weekly reporter, Jason!" Oh, that 'Coooooooool!' guy. Geez, he's weird, I tell you. But I have to hand it to him. For someone strange, he does write good articles.