Her Hidden Powers (GraLu) 🍋

Chapter 18: The Saviours

Ezra stood looking out towards the small island where their beloved friend was. The storm had died down, but a certain mage still didn't appear to surface. The other mages were sitting down getting some rest. Loke came down every once in a while to check on the mages, they were his friends after all. At one point, he took Juvia back when things calmed down after Wendy had healed her. Juvia had gotten a few bumps while escorting ships across the water, various objects flung towards her in the rough seas. Now that it was quiet, she returned to her new home.

Meanwhile underwater the war was not over. There were only 3 of the 5 guards that were possessed still conscious. Four of the 6 guards that were still in their right minds were still fighting against the 2. Lucy had almost gotten the staff a few times, but missed by a hair. She was staying in the shadows as the King and Dyesebel blasted magic at each other. Getting tired, Lucy put all her focus on keeping the star dress form on. It was the only thing letting her not have to breath in water, but she was getting weak and still wasn't getting an opening. Feeling frustrated when Dyesebel got close, Lucy launched herself behind the evil mermaid and grabbed the staff. She pulled it back against the throat of the mermaid and began applying pressure. This made it hard for the Mermaid to function, she could barely "breath" and the pain was intense. Letting go of the staff the mermaid reached into her top to pull out a small knife. She spun around cutting Lucy across the torso, creating a deep cut. Lucy still held the staff and pushed through the pain. She kicked the mermaid back off of her and held the staff up, nodding at the King. Taking orders from her signal, on the King's command, a bolt of light jolted out of the trident and shattered the staff. The guards and Spirits above were released from her curse. The remaining guards cuffed Dyesebel, so she could be transported to their prison. The king looked over at the mage to check on her condition and his eyes widened. She was floating lifelessly in the water, blood seeping out of her wound and her dress form disappearing. A huge blood trail was slowly making it's way to the surface. Creating a red spot to appear amongst the now crystal blue, still, ocean surface.

Everyone on land was cheering as they saw 2 spirits fly by whispering apologies before shooting up into the air and out of sight. To the mages, this meant that the staff was destroyed. They were not celebrating though, because they were still missing one comrade. Gray stiffened when he noticed a red dot slowly growing over by the island. Erza soon spotted it too and ran along the coast to get closer. Once he was out of shock Gray was right behind her, followed by the other mages. The spot was growing fast and then a wave appeared next to it. The surface was broken by the King, rushing to the shore, holding something in his arms. Something bleeding.

"LUCY!" Gray yelled and pushed himself to run faster. Happy and Carla flew out to the King to retrieve their friend.

"Your friend is badly injured. I just want to say thank you for helping bring this tyrant to justice and we are deeply sorry for any inconvenience this has caused the people on land. We send our blessings and prayers to your friend's recovery." The king shouted to the Fairy Tail members. He then bowed and disappeared underwater. Knowing that the focus was going to be saving there friend the king ordered his guards to start heading home with their new prisoner. Happy was holding Lucy's wrists and Carla her ankles, as they flew to Wendy to get her healed ASAP.

Laying her down gently on the grass, the 2 exceeds let Wendy approach her. The other members gathered around.

"The wound is pretty deep. I can heal a good bit of it, but she will need to rest. I can't move her for a while, so while I am here healing her, why don't you guys get our stuff from the hotel rooms. Expect, Erza, can you go collect Lucy's reward. We can split it once we are home." Wendy started giving orders, pleasantly surprising the other mages. They were proud to see how much she has grown. "When you are done, meet back here."