Trash: A Collection of Stories

Chapter 9

"Bickslow, let's go," Laxus walked down from the second floor of the guild hall.

"You ready Lucy?" Bickslow asked.

"Ready as I'll ever be I guess," I replied.

"Wait, what? They both are going on the request? They aren't s-class wizards!" Natsu was ticked.

"We are an exception," Bickslow informed him.

"That's no fair, why can't I go then? I'm strong too," he pouted.

"I know you are strong.. Please just sit this one out," I locked our eyes. He looked confused, but backed down. It felt like I was being watched all of a sudden. I looked up and saw master standing on the railing, staring at me. I smiled and put my fingers to my forehead in a salute.

"Hey we are tagging along too," Mira and Erza joined.

"Excuse me?" Laxus looked at them.

"It should be a cool experience, plus I want to see the power house in full rage mode," Erza said, putting a hand on my shoulder.

"It's fine with me," Bickslow said.

"Yeah, we make good company, and I have a few tricks of my own up my sleeve," Mira giggled.

"I forgot, you are also an s-class wizard. Why don't you go on job requests?"

"I'm not a big fighter."

"Come on, we are wasting time," Laxus sighed and we headed out. "Train should be a lot quicker."

"Right."

We arrived at the station and boarded the train.

"So, Lucy. You put on a good show at the games," Mira smiled.

"Well I'm glad you liked it, because there still is more in store."

"What happens when all twelve keys are combined?" Bickslow asked.

"You'll just have to wait and see. It's too bad I don't have the icing to the cake, if I had the thirteenth key I would be unstoppable, but I like where I am at now. Oh that reminds me, you guys want to watch me make a contract with a celestial spirit?"

"Sure."

I pulled out the key I bought a few days ago. "Open, gate of the white dog!" I held my key up. A little white creature came with a orange pointed nose. "I'll call you Plue," I said, doing the contract.

"That's a silver key, so this guy isn't powerful?"

"Nope. He's more of a pet honestly. But many silver keys are still helpful," I picked Plue up and put him on my lap.

"Well, he sure is cute," Mira giggled.

"You can say that again. I'll see you later, Plue," I sent him back to the celestial world.

"So, how did you become so powerful?" Laxus asked.

"I've trained vigorously everyday since I was really young." 'I wonder if they are just doing this for the master, I know he wants answers, but does he have to send these guys after me?'

"But, why?"

"I wanted to be a powerful wizard, and look where I am." I wasn't going to go any further into detail than that, my cover will not be blown.

"Hmm, I wonder how she would do against Gildarts," Erza rubbed her chin.

"I'm not sure, I feel they would be pretty evenly matched."

"I haven't gotten to go into battle with you guys yet, so don't place bets already," I laughed at the thought.

"Don't underestimate yourself. I know you could beat Gildarts if you really wanted to," Bickslow smiled.

"Aww, someone's got s crush," Mira jumped in.

"Sure, sure," he brushed it off as if it was nothing.

We talked and laughed the rest of the way there. I feel like I may have actually gotten close to people for the first time since I've joined.

We got off the train and found ourselves by the out skirts of Fiore. Laxus led us to the place, since he had yet to tell us what our mission was.

'A village by the shore? There are a few islands that could barely be seen form here.'

The leader of the village gave us the run down of the situation. He pointed out one of the islands to us. One of their ships had been passing by when they felt a strong surge of power, and it was definitely evil. Also, some of their houses had been found demolished.

"We will get right on it," Erza assured them, and we set sail towards the island.

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