(DISCONTINUED) Lucy The Dragon Reaper

Chapter 16 - Newly Muted

Lucy's POV

I knew Guildarts could do it. I feel kinda proud, to be honest. I turned to Erza and stuck out my tongue playfully.

"Told 'ya he was perfect for the game." Erza simply chuckled and shook her head, intertwining her fingers with mine. I smiled softly and watched as Chapita announced the first fight.

"First up, we have Sting Eucliffe of Sabertooth vs. Natsu Dragneel of Fairytail Team A!" Natsu smiled widely and jumped off of the balcony, landing perfectly in the arena, and ran to the center, exited to fight Sting.

The minute the gong rang, Natsu and Sting ran towards each other, their fists ignited with their element. Their spirits clashed and battled, seemingly equal in power. However, one wrong move, and the other would have a large advantage. And suddenly...

*wham!*

Sting had punched Natsu in the throat, causing Natsu to gasp in pain, scratchy breaths escaping his throat. He clenched tightly to his throat, until he finally collapsed from the pain. Sting was claimed victorious, and Gray immediately jumped down to the arena, running over to Natsu, worried, the rest of Fairytail behind him.

I teleported next to Gray and put a hand on his shoulder. Natsu's throat was red, and Porlyusica said he would not be able to breath correctly for about 4 months, and after that, his vocal cords would not work. He would slowly lose his voice, go mute. Gray angrily turned to Sting, who had a horrified expression on his face. And just like that, Gray was held back by most of Fairytail, in order to keep Sting alive. My expression darkened and I gently pushed Porlyusica to the side, which angered her.

"What do you think you're doing, you idiotic human?! Nothing can save his voice besides some godly force! No human or spirit can heal his voice! So move out of the-"

"I can heal him." I said blankly. Porylyusica's eyes widened, and she tsked.

"Oh really? Show me how, then." She said sarcastically. I took a deep breath and outstretched my hands, a soft white aura glowing underneath me. Everyone in the arena silenced, looking at me, shocked. I know Mother said to never cast this spell unless absolutely necessary, but...

"These will be my last words I speak, Fairytail. Master, never forget how much I love you like a father. All of you, you are all precious to me. And Erza... I'm sorry, but this will be the last time you will hear me say... I love you. None of you will hear my voice again, I'm afraid. But I can't let Natsu become Mute... Not my brother...

O' MIGHTY DRAGONS OF THE SKIES,

 GODS OF THE WIND, 

DEMONS OF STORMS, 

AND ANGELS OF HEALING I BEG THEE, I DEMAND THEE, 

TAKE AWAY THE PAIN OF THY BEING, AND TRADETH IT TO I!

 I... I ORDER THEE, TAKE AWAY MY VOICE IN ORDER TO SAVE NATSU DRAGNEEL'S!" Everyone had tears in their eyes, realization hitting them. I was beginning to cry, knowing I would never be able to laugh with Erza, or tell her that I love her. I would never be able to gossip about my missions, or have friendly chat with Mira. I wouldn't be able to threaten those who try to hurt my Erza, or any of Fairytail.

"E-erza.. I.. -ove.. y.. *gasp*" I grasped my throat, the slow feeling of my vocal cords clenching together and bruising. I tried to scream, but all that came out was a scratchy breath. I looked around, but it was all a blur. The pain was unbearable, and I felt the bones on my throat slowly cracking, and felt myself unwantingly swallowing a few crumbs of bone. I began to choke, and felt pressure on my lower abdomen and stomach, and coughed up the pieces of bone. I soon felt the pain of my throat disappearing, until I finally passed out from multiple things; the unbearable headache, exhaustion, and simply the feeling of safety from the tingling sensation in my throat.

~timeskip, 4 months later~

I slowly opened my eyes drowsily, and adjusted to my surroundings. I was currently in... the... Fairytail infirmary? How did I...?

I looked to my left side and saw a sleeping Erza, her hand on top of mine and her head on the side of the bed. I opened my mouth to speak, but when I tried, nothing came out. My throat clenched slightly the more I tried to speak, and I eventually gave up. My eyes widened when I remembered what I had done. I looked to my right and saw Natsu, in the exact same position as Erza. I began to tear up, but smiled anyway, glad that Natsu was okay. Erza began to wake up, and slowly looked up at me, her eyes widening when she saw that I was awake.

"LUCY!!!" She yelled, and hugged me tightly. The yell caused Natsu to jump awake, who hugged me tightly as well. I smiled and hugged the both of them back. The rest of Fairytail poured into the room, and all began crying tears of joy. However, it was interrupted by a blinding white portal opening up. My eyes widened when I saw who came out. I smiled and teared up, getting out of bed and hugging the four figures:

Mama, Papa, Zeref-nii, and Sosen-san.