There Is More Than You Know

Chapter 38

Lucy’s Point Of View

After we arrived, we got our rooms and settled in. Kelly later had fought Juvia to see where she was at. A month passed and this is the first day that Kelly actually let us relax. She is pushing everyone past their limits. She taught Erza a couple of new techniques, she helped Gray with his stances which helped give more magic behind his attacks, she helped Natsu slowly tap into his demon magic and use it. With Wendy, she had pushed Wendy to put more power behind her attack. Juvia, Kelly noticed how she was using her emotion to make her magic have more power so she basically helped with that. With me, we’ve been doing it at night where no one else can see. She’s been pushing me to let Celie out more and let her give me some power. At least the nightmares aren’t bothering me if I'm not sleeping. Surprisingly Natsu or the others haven’t found out.

I sat on the sand next to Wendy watching Gray and Natsu have a competition. My mind was still filled with the bad memories but I'm slowly accepting what happened to me. The only time I couldn't get over was when I got the scar on the right side of me. I shook my head and pushed the thoughts away. So far no sightings of Dark Night, it's like they went into hiding. Which means that they might be planning something. Out of the corner of my eye, I could see that Wendy was somewhat uncomfortable.

“What’s wrong?” I asked.

“Erza made me wear this and I’m not used to wearing these things.” She said. She was wearing a two-piece swimsuit which is something she won’t wear.

“Why aren’t you wearing a swimsuit?” She asked me. I looked down at what I was wearing. It was a simple shirt with shorts that ended a couple of inches above my knee.

“I would be too uncomfortable.” Was all I said. I was already uncomfortable without my cloak but I was trying. 

“Why though? I could use my magic to get rid of the scars.” 

“It's not my scars that make me uncomfortable, it's that I feel open to anything. I’m not used to that.” I said. It wasn’t the full truth but what else can I do. I was somewhat self-conscious of the scars because people would just stare. My guard was up too. I had talked with Kalmte yesterday and was not active from Dark Night. A month has gone by and none. Either they are planning something or something went wrong. With Dark Night plans who knows, they have some messed up minds. I laid back and looked up at the sky. I closed my eyes and felt the breeze. My mind went back to her. She wanted control but I wasn't letting her have it. Guardian has been awfully quiet lately. Celie has been on guard ever since we came here, she feels something is going to happen. I felt the breeze hit me again, calming me down. I wish it was night, so I can just feel the celestial magic.

"Lucy-san, how are you doing since coming back?" I heard Wendy asked.

"Fine, I wasn't happy at first cause well, I was trying to protect you guys. But after spending time with you guys again I could see how much you all grew."

"Were there times when you saw us?" She asked.

"Yea, every year at the Grand Magic Games, I was there."

"How come we didn't see you or the other dragon slayers smell you?"

"My cloak conceals my scent and magic, making me an ordinary person." She nodded in response.

"Anyways, how are you and Romeo doing?" Her face went red which caused me to smirk. She stuttered and I laughed.

"Hey, no need to get embarrassed," I said. She slapped her cheek before rubbing them. The red slowly disappeared but they're still a hint. 

“We’re doing fine. He hasn't asked me out yet.” The blush slowly creeping back onto her face.

“What about you and Natsu?” She suddenly asked.