Fairy Tail Space Mage

In the two and a half years he had been gazing at the starry sky, he finally realized his longing for Mira and the pain he felt for this relationship that was never going smoothly.

(Having lost confidence in my writing skills due to the discouragement from many readers, I can only offer a few words. Dear readers, please don't abandon me! I don't need monthly tickets or rewards, just your presence is enough!)

Chapter 109 After the Rain and Sorrow

"Waaah... Sora, I love you too!"

I love you more than anyone else...more than anyone else!

"No matter what happens... I will never leave you! So please don't leave me either! Please always... stay by my side!"

Mira was still crying. But most of her unease had been washed away. Because, although she still couldn't touch him, she had now touched him—touched his heart.

Moved, joyful, loving, and sad—a mix of emotions welled up in Mira's heart. She didn't want to think about anything else; all she wanted to do was cry. Even so, she mustered all her strength to respond to the man she loved, who was equally uneasy and weeping.

Even if it's over and over again, even if it's always the same, to the point that she herself is tired of it, she still wants to tell the man in front of her that she loves him.

If we can't embrace, kiss, or be together, at least I can tell you with my own words: "I love you!"

“I love you too, Mira… I only love you. So please let me… stay by your side forever.”

“Yes!” Mira nodded firmly.

Gazing at Mira, I wondered why. Perhaps it was because a solid dam in my heart had finally been breached, or perhaps the blockage in a river within my heart had finally been cleared.

He cried, for the first time, in front of Mira.

The countless stars seemed to be witnessing the fact that the child they had been watching over had finally shed tears before them for the first time.

The stars are shining exceptionally bright today.

The night sky is exceptionally clear tonight, as if it has let go of something and been washed clean after the rain.

……

The next morning, both Kong and Mira got up very late.

Moreover, their relationship seems to have progressed further. Wherever they go, they exude a sweet, intimate atmosphere that screams "couple." Their every word and action is remarkably harmonious and close.

If it weren't for the fact that everyone (except Lucy) was aware of Sora's current situation, they might have had some unusual speculations. After all, aside from the two cats, Lucy, the youngest member of the guild, is already 17 years old. She naturally understands what needs to be understood.

Although Erza will return in two days, and the strongest team will be officially formed then, and some slightly more important plot developments will follow, Sora temporarily puts that aside and focuses on spending time with Mira.

Yes, the real princess of the Kingdom of Fiore has been left aside. He only wants to be with his own princess now.

These past two days, I've been accompanying Mila shopping, doing groceries, cooking, and taking walks... I've been with Mila the whole time.

The two were inseparable, almost as if trying to make up for the happy times they had given up during the past two and a half years because of their consideration for each other.

Because of this, Lucy finally managed to see Sora, and although she had so much to say to him, she couldn't find the opportunity. She sighed a little.

"What's wrong? Would you like a drink, Princess 'The Golden-haired Princess Who Sinks the Demon'?" Cana noticed Lucy sighing at the bar and went over to her.

On Sora's birthday party, Cana and Levy were already familiar with Lucy. That's why Cana was able to approach and strike up a conversation so naturally. Loki, however, was completely different.

Seemingly knowing that Lucy was a Celestial Spirit Mage, and one who already possessed three Golden Keys, he immediately distanced himself from her! There seemed to be some hidden story behind this, but Lucy was in no mood to think about it at the moment.

"Don't call me by that nickname anymore. Didn't I already explain the other day that I'm not that great at all... Ugh! I don't know who gave me that nickname, really!" Lucy couldn't help but complain.

"Well... I think he must be a very boring person, haha... haha." Kana's laugh was a little forced.

Because she was the one who gave Lucy that nickname. Of course, the reason was simply that she thought it was more interesting.

"Sigh. I'm nothing like a princess. It's Miss Mira who's more like a princess. Miss Mira has been looking really beautiful these past few days..." Lucy was so busy lamenting that she didn't notice Cana's unnatural laughter at all.

"What... are you jealous?" Cana teased Lucy, finding her lament amusing.

"No...the two of them are a good match. I'm not particularly...concerned about Sora...it's just that I feel a little unwilling." Lucy, after all, had been longing for him for many years and had even come here specifically to find him.

She hadn't felt it before, but now, seeing the two of them so oblivious to everyone else, Lucy was genuinely hurt. And she couldn't even manage something as simple as speaking normally or thanking them in person. Lucy felt frustrated with her own inadequacy.

But what can be done... With those two having such auras, what kind of person would have the courage to squeeze in!

Lucy was unaware that the person with the guts to squeeze in had just gotten off the train and was now on their way to the guild.

“I understand, Lucy,” Cana patted Lucy on the shoulder, comforting her.

"What?" Lucy didn't understand what Cana meant.

"Actually, you and Sora are compatible as lovers. You two, one a princess and the other a knight, are a perfect match... But unfortunately, Mira and Sora are also compatible... You have no chance. Give up sooner rather than later," Cana advised Lucy.

"Compatibility between lovers?" That was what Lucy cared about. She knew Cana could tell fortunes and solve her income problems solely through love divination. But she didn't know Cana could also read faces.

"Yes. Luck, marriage, fortune, I can see all of these through magic... Just between you and Mira, there's another person in the guild who also has this kind of compatibility with Kongyou. However, she's a bit more difficult. I've seen her future love life, and it's truly, truly horrific, incredibly bumpy and difficult... To be honest, I really don't have the courage to tell her these things... She's still the pure-hearted type."

When Kana mentioned someone's romantic fate, she shuddered and felt a deep sense of sympathy for her.

"A future romantic storyline? And someone else?" Lucy's interest was immediately piqued. Her gossipy nature began to ignite. She carefully observed Cana, guessing that this girl, who always seemed to have a wine glass in her hand, was actually a very powerful figure in the guild.

"Hiccup! Yes... Everyone has their own emotional line. And those whose emotional lines are more easily entangled are those who have a romantic destiny... Think about it carefully, and you'll understand. You, Mira, and that person all yearn for a knight who can save and support you. And Sora, Chacha is that kind of knight. Moreover, he is the kind of knight who is loyal, stubborn, and single-mindedly devoted to his master."

After downing a glass of wine, Kana explained to Lucy, who was starting to show interest. She vaguely sensed that Sora's attitude towards Lucy was unusual; he seemed to value her highly. That alone made it worthwhile for Kana to put in some effort for Lucy.

"So that's how it is... So, I didn't have a chance. But, Miss Mira, so you're like me too..." Lucy murmured to herself, having gleaned a lot from Cana's words.

"Mira... if you'd ever seen Mira in battle, you'd understand how much pressure she's been under. How could someone like that have gotten this far so easily... Mira is actually quite pitiful, and of course, Sora is pitiful too. So, no matter which perspective you take, I can't support you in this matter." Kana said, a rare serious expression appearing on her face at the end.

Chapter 110: To live in the church forever?

"Pitiful? Sora too?" Lucy knew about Sora's amnesia, but that was all she knew; she didn't know the details. She really wanted to know more about Sora. After all, he seemed very mysterious.

"Kong... never mind, let's not dwell on that guy's annoying past. Because you're getting too close to them, I have to seriously remind you—never get too close to Kong, or you'll die!"

Because Gildarts adored Sora and even wanted to adopt him as his son, Cana was slightly jealous of Sora. But she didn't give Lucy this warning because she was jealous of Sora.

“Die! Could it be that I’m going to be killed by Mira…” Lucy’s hidden personality, her ambition to become a novelist, was taking over her.

"It has nothing to do with that. You'll be killed by the magic on your body!" Kana immediately shook her head in denial.

"Magic??" Lucy hadn't expected this reason.

"Yes... about two and a half years ago. One of the defensive spells on Sora went out of control. Any creature carrying magic that got too close to him would be over-defended and crushed by the spell. Humans, especially mages, were the most affected... So, Sora probably hasn't had any physical contact with anyone for two and a half years... As a teenage boy, I really feel sorry for him."

Kana explained. Lucy automatically ignored the last sentence she added.

"Out of control! Shattered! Two and a half years!" Lucy was shocked.

"That's right. So, whatever you do, don't get too close to Kong! And absolutely no physical contact with him!" Kana reminded her again.

"So that's how it is... Sora is so pitiful. Wait, if that's the case, Miss Mira..." Lucy suddenly realized.

"That's right... They were both really pitiful. They were about to become lovers after obtaining the S-class mage title together, when this happened. It's said that Mira couldn't accept it at the time, and even risked her life to see if she would be attacked by that magic... Of course, she was pulled back." Kana, no, any woman could probably understand Mira's feelings.

"Miss Mira... Kana, that magic went out of control, isn't there any way to fix it?"

"Solve... Lucy, do you think Sora is amazing?" Cana suddenly asked Lucy.

"Ku... was amazing!!" Lucy exclaimed sincerely, recalling the earth-shattering strike Ku used against Natsu two days ago.

“That’s right, Sora is amazing! Moreover, he is incredibly knowledgeable and unfathomable! What’s even more terrifying is that even after using magic, I couldn’t see the limits of his future achievements! If even he can’t do anything about it, what can anyone else do? ...The president and the others have all tried their best, but no one can help Sora with this matter,” Kana said helplessly.

In fact, Kong had already approached Gildarts, who was currently undertaking the "Centennial Mission." As the saying goes, the one who tied the knot must untie it… Of course, Gildarts was completely helpless in the end.

Because he was the main cause of this outcome, Gildarts was filled with remorse and almost gave up the "Centennial Commission," wanting to find a way to help Sora solve the problem. Of course, Sora stopped him.

"How could it be so bad! In that case, won't Sora be... Miss Mira, you're really amazing. I'm definitely no match for you." Lucy sighed, feeling no more resentment.

"So, it's impossible to get between those two... Lucy, you should consider the men in our guild. Like Natsu, Gray, or something like that."

“Natsu? Gray?...No, that's impossible. Their personalities are just too..." These two might be reliable as mages. But as human beings, they have all sorts of problems. Lucy simply couldn't accept men who deviated so drastically from the norm.

"Oh? They won't do? If they won't, then you'll have to compromise with another version of yourself and let her choose her romantic partner. Let me think... another girl aspiring to be a novelist would probably like a gentle, knowledgeable, and free-spirited romantic man." Kana frowned, thought for a moment, and then said.

"Huh! Another version of myself! I really do have another version of myself!...Kana, you really know everything. You're amazing!"

Lucy was initially utterly shocked. Then, she praised Cana from the bottom of her heart.

"Of course! I'm one of the most senior members in this guild! Even if I'm slightly weaker than Mira in combat, among the female members of the guild, I'm still..."

"Lucy! Lucy! Something terrible has happened! Elsa is back!" Gray suddenly ran over shirtless and reported nervously to Lucy. He looked really nervous, and he was sweating profusely.

The wine glass in Kana's hand fell to the floor with a "bang" and shattered into pieces! Her movement froze at the pose of triumphantly tilting her head back and fiddling with her hair, and then she immediately sat up straight and began to tidy her appearance.

"Calm down, Gray. Elsa, the 'Fairy Queen' Elsa? She's back? Why are you reacting like this? And what does this have to do with me? Why did you come all the way here to tell me!"

Gray looked like he'd come to tip her off and hope she'd run away with him. Lucy couldn't remember what she'd done wrong when she first joined the guild that made her want to run away now.

"Elsa is here?"

"Elsa!!"

"Oh no! Get things organized quickly!!"

Lucy then noticed that the guild hall was in complete chaos. Everyone was tense, as if the police were about to raid a thief's den, and everyone in the den was filled with fear.

"How can it not concern you? Have you forgotten what Xun'er told us the other day? Elsa is about to team up with us. If we don't prepare in advance, we might get killed by her!"

Gray couldn't understand why Lucy was so calm. Elsa was a woman herself, and of course, there was no knightly code that a woman wouldn't fight another woman. And sometimes Elsa didn't know how to control her terrifying strength… Lucy was so fragile; she could very well have just been joking, and then Elsa would break her bones!

"What are you talking about, Gray? No matter what, that 'Fairy Queen'..." Lucy thought Gray's words were an exaggeration.

After all, the reports she encountered all portrayed the "Fairy Queen" in an overwhelmingly positive light. In fact, almost excessively so, as if the writer had a sword at their throat, forcing them to write it that way...

"Wait, why didn't I notice this before? Why am I noticing it now!" Lucy suddenly clutched her head in anguish.

"Lucy, you're actually teaming up with Elsa?... Whatever I told you earlier, about that guy's terrible love life, all those hardships and difficulties, please don't tell Elsa! Also, good luck. If you end up in Magnolia Hospital, I'll visit you. If you end up in the church forever, I'll visit you once a year..."

When Kana heard that Lucy was going to team up with Erza, she was first shocked, and then she started talking nonsense.

"Live in the church forever..." Lucy was stunned for a while before she understood the meaning of these words. All the color on her body was wiped off, leaving her completely gray and white.

(These two chapters weren't well-written, and even after several revisions, I still feel unsatisfied. Sigh, I need to pull myself together! I must push the plot forward now!)

Chapter 111 The Queen Returns

Natsu, Gray, Lucy, and Happy stood in a row at the entrance of the guild hall. The three of them and the cat were solemn and respectful, as if they were waiting for some important person.

"What am I doing?!" Lucy wanted to complain to herself, but she could only keep it to herself.

After all, Natsu, who dared to challenge even Sora, one of the top three guild members, was now standing obediently and properly. Lucy took a closer look and discovered that he was actually trembling! Ah, Natsu was trembling! Not only Natsu, but Gray, and even Happy next to him, were all trembling!

What on earth is going on? Could it be that what they're about to encounter is truly some terrifying monster, and not the dashing and beautiful red-haired woman featured in the Magic Weekly?!

This is going to be terrible. If this continues, will she really have to live in the church forever, just like Kana said?

Although Lucy missed her mother very much, she really didn't want to see her so soon.

As Lucy was lost in thought, the ground began to tremble slightly.