NaLu! -He's my neighbour-

Candidacy

Igneel, Erza, and Jellal sit in a round table. Each one has a serious expression painted on their face. The room is sullen and ominous. Even the two guards who guard the door can't help but shudder, after all the people inside were known as top important people in the underground world.

A previous dragon king, the mighty titania, and the talented right-hand man of Slayer. Anyone normal would cower in their presence!

An opened envelope is splayed on that table with a few papers scattered around it. Neat but bold cursive writing arrangement was written in black ink. Erza knew that writing style at heart. It was undoubtedly Jude's.

"This is his last wish. I know this seemed unreal. His decision is too abrupt, but we need to follow it," Igneel said as soon as everyone finished reading the content.

"Is there a problem Erza?" Seeing the frown on Erza's face, Jellal who's been secretly glancing at her from time to time asked.

Sighing the redhead calmly answered. "It's not like I don't respect his wish but this...this is going to be a big burden for Lucy. I...I don't think she can take this."

Erza never looked down on Lucy's capabilities, but she feared that if Lucy's involved in this side, she'll get hurt. She would never want to see that. Right now is the turning point for the Celestial group. It is the time where they need to show their power but if they took a wrong step it will be their moment of weakness. The enemy will use this moment to attack them.

"Lucy was his only heir after all. Jude has appointed her as the next leader for Celestial. We can't change that. It's your job to properly train her. That little girl is strong, she'll be as strong as her mother," Igneel added.

Once, Layla Heartfilia was the most important person in Celestial. The greatest brain. Unfortunately, she didn't live long. After giving birth to Lucy her body turned weaker.

Igneel has seen Lucy before, their resemblance that is way too similar be it be in physical appearances and an upright manner.

She took a deep breath, after a few seconds she exhaled and the hesitation in her eyes disappeared.

"It's going to be tough, but maybe, maybe if the fate deemed us as lucky... we have a chance in this." She spoke but it was loud enough for everyone in the room to hear.

"She's competent. I'm sure with all her family support she'll the fit the head role perfectly," Igneel stood up ready to leave.

But before leaving, his lip upturned to a small smile.

"And don't forget, she'll have Slayer on her side too. Erza was staring at the back of the powerful man, feeling grateful for his kindness. With Igneel exit, the pair were left alone.

It took a full minute for Erza to realize that, her face immediately turned beet red and she nearly jumps on her seat when she heard Jellal clearing his throat.

The blue-haired man passed her a card which she fumbled and accidentally touch their fingers together. The two frozen in their panic.

"So....uhh... you can contact me if anything happens. I'll wish you the best. See you later Erza,"

The man was awkward as usual, giving her his contact number took half of his courage, not wanting to embarrass himself more than that, he decided to escape first.

*A/N: Author decided not to say anything as she felt soooo guilty