The Golden Eyed Sage
Chapter 84: Family reumioun part 2
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The crowd of newly minted mages smiled as they made their way back to the guild, already seeing that the building is luckily intact. Lex in particular was half expecting the large building to be shaking from a fight, what with her luck and how Fairy Tail can be.
The crowd entered the guild, watching as the current members and Displaced all hung around one another, spotting Flora and Nate manning the bar in Zen and Adria’s absence. The duo took the position as Lex hugged her Displaced family before teleporting to the second floor, sitting on the railing with her legs crossed.
“Now then. Now that we are all gathered, it is time to announce who will be getting a promotion to their next rank, as well as the ranks of the recently tested members.” She turns to the Displaced. “The Displaced have their own rank and title, Displaced obviously, which is equal to that of an S-Class wizard. Any objections to this rule?” No one raised a fuss, knowing just how strong the other dimensional beings are.
“Now then, let’s see here. We are going to start with the newer members and where they are ranked. The new Genin mages of the Guild are; Maeve Riftwall, Arakunia, Amaterasu Shiranui, Unmei Gaidancu, Saya Source, Joy Fleese, Marnie Daisy, Gilded Breeze, Bertha Will, and Verdant Tavernda.” Lex allowed the guild to applaud the new youngsters, officially, to the guild as mages.
“The new Chunin mages of the guild are; Capper Dapperpaws, Violet Tavernda, Adria Riftwall, Sythe Slain, Willow Wisp, Scarlet March, Madness Marigold, Kathrine Spot, and Dawn Lightwing.” Bigger applause as there are more people clapping.
“The new Jounin mages of the guild are; Amber, Aspen Marigold, Reni, Cobalt Will, Fizzle, and Laruma.” Even more clapping with more people! Lex smiled before looking back to her Archive list floating next to her.
“There are no new Kage or Rai mages as of yet, but I just know that will change during the next examination. So with that out of the way, the following mages have been promoted from Genin to Chunin; Raine Jewel, Fluttershy, Rarity Belle, Echo, Silk Song, Swift Service, Nate Quartz, and finally Pinkie Pie.
The Chunin who have now been promoted to Jounin are; Bladed Wind, Azure Skies, Star Burst, and Zecora.
Jounin Promotions to Kage are as follows; Emerald Blizzard, Legacy Tracer, and Trixie Lulamoon. Finally, there are no promotions to Rai.” Lex smiled as everyone cheered, now being able to enjoy their new ranks and such.
“Now that all the boring stuff is out of the way, what do you guys say we show these Newbies how Fairy Tail party’s!” The cheers were near deafening, making Lex glad she had a clone put Yoru to sleep in her room and soundproofed it. “For those who are feeling up for it,” Lex pointed to the stage near the back, where many now noticed several clones of Lex setting up instruments, microphones and stage lights. “Who wants to have some karaoke in the guild hall!”
“Hell yeah!” Nat and Sora yelled out. Adam smirked wide as he saw Lex had an electric guitar and amp set up as well. Ed and his group all cheered as well. Lex smirked as a few of her clones popped, before Lex raised her hand, index finger up.
“Alright Fairy Tail! Let’s party!”
Lex POV
I took a breath as I finished my shot, just sitting on the bar, and watching as the members and Displaced all began to mingle with one another. The younger members were hanging out with Sorano, Auntie Luna and, I guess, Auntie Celestia. It was good for my girls to be having fun with others their age was well as those who are younger than themselves. My girls really seemed to connect with their cousins, while Sora was just hanging out with Luna.
I noticed Adam heading out the door along with a small crowd consisting of Ruby, Neo, Weiss, Penny, Polearm, Shining and Cadance. I saw both Adam and Polearm griping the blades at their waists, so I didn’t need to think much about what they were doing.
I smirked as I saw Ed talking with Yang while Nat was talking with Blake. All three Twilight’s in the room were hanging out as well, with Dusk seeming to be the most outgoing, considering she has a mug of clearly alcohol in her hand.
Everyone else was scattered about, each enjoying the guild and its amenities to the fullest while they can. Zen and Adria were working hard next to me as they mixed up and sent out many drinks while Violet, Maddie, Verdant and Swift were all running around. Maeve was sitting at the bar, nervously nomming on her tail as her mother worked her magic with the drinks.
“Maeve honey, why don’t you go hangout with the other kids?” I questioned. The youngest abyssian looked to me before nervously rubbing her paws.
“I-I don’t wanna bug them.” Was what I could get out of her tail muffled speech.
“You don’t need to worry about that dear. I know you and your mother have only been here a couple weeks, but you don’t need to be shy. We’re all family here.” I stated, lightly petting the kitten on the head. Thanks to her mother, I learned about a small, special spot on her head just past her ears that she loved being scratched.
The purring I heard definitely proved I hit the right spot.
After a bit, and a small cup of milk, Maeve sighed and let go of her tail before turning in her seat and looked towards the kids area. I smiled and stood, offering my hair for her. I knew she felt safe when she had a connection to someone, but was a little iffy about holding hands, hence the tail biting.
I didn’t have a tail, but my hair was plenty long enough, and smooth and soft despite its naturally spiky appearance. Maeve got to her paws and almost immediately bit on my hair as I led her to the group. I could see Sora entertaining Ed’s twins and little Nyx with her Ice magic by making small sculptures. She also made tiny multi colored fireworks in her hand. The CMC were talking with my kids about school and about making a schedule for the seven of them (Dawn ‘officially’ joined the CMC last week) to practice their magic together.
“Hey kiddos.” The youngsters all turn to me as I gently lead Maeve out from behind me. “If you guys are free, try and play with Maeve here. Don’t pressure her though.”
“Pretty kitty!” Maeve jumped a bit as my niece and nephew made their way over. Oddly, the kitten seemed to actually calm down around those two. Auntie Luna looked visibly amused as her kids began to play with Maeve, the abyssian no longer biting onto my hair and now playfully pouncing around the kids.
“Those two certainly have a way with people.” I muttered to my aunt, who just nods and giggles as the kids play together. Even Sora joined in, apparently deciding to act her actual age and shifting back into her true form.
“Indeed. Morning and Eclipse seemed to just bring out the best in people, no matter who they are.” Auntie Celestia stated as she walked up, keeping an eye on the kids and they playfully ran around, avoiding any adults nearby.
“And to think you didn’t believe you would be a good mother.” Auntie Luna nudged me as we watched my girls play with the others. “Those three are perfectly little ones. Speaking of, where is young Yoru?”
“I put her to sleep in our room and I have a clone watching her. The last time we had a party she ended up crying almost the whole time because of the noise.” I answer with a small grimace. I am thinking Yoru may have an affinity for Sound magic because of how loud she can be when she wants to. “Luckily she doesn’t really complain a lot. Honestly I was expecting her to be way more fussy.”
“Well, no two children are alike.” Celestia adds, taking a sip of some cider she had. “I forgot to say so, but thank you for inviting us here Lex. Ed probably said it already, but some of us needed a break for at least the night.”
“Yeah Uncle Ed said you needed a vacation for at least a day after getting with him. How is that working for you three anyways? No judging, but I have a hard time seeing a polyamorist relationship working out back home on earth and not in anime.”
“Well, I won’t lie and say it has been entirely easy.” Luna admitted. “But, Ed has more than enough room in his heart for two girls, let alone the rest of our family.”
“Yeah, I can see that. Plus I guess you immortals will easily be able to stick together.” I added, before frowning. “Now I just hope I can stick with Sonbā for a while.”
“Sonbā, that is the Sombra Alicorn right?” I nodded at Celestia. “You shouldn’t need to worry much dear. I had the chance to talk with him while you were out with the newcomers, and I believe if anything were to happen to Rainbow Dash, he very well could work as a replacement with the amount of loyalty he shows.”
“I supposed that is fine. Now if only I wasn’t so iffy on going beyond a hug and a kiss.” I angrily muttered to myself.
“Hey, none of that dear. You have a bad experience with your previous male. There is no need for you to force yourself into any position that makes you uncomfortable.” Luna comforted me was I admittedly wallowed in some self-pity. “Besides, like my sister said, your mate is most loyal, and I know he won’t pressure you into anything.”
“I know I know. I just-ugh! I wanna show him how much I care for him, but I can’t even say that other word for magics sake!” I relied with a frown.
“Like Luna said, don’t force yourself dear.” Celestia patted my head like I was a child. Which to her, I sorta am. “For now, focus on spending time with him and your children. You can think about bedding him at a later time.”
“Yeah, right. Sorry If I was venting, I don’t really have a lot of people to talk to about this.” I rubbed my head. “I mean, Adria was a one night stand with some other Abyssian she never saw again, but she isn’t all that angry about it. Aspen’s husband is just on the road but they still keep in touch and he is planning on stopping by some time. Those two are are the only other mothers in the guild, but Mrs. Cake and Creamy Heart aren’t all that much help either.”
“I suppose it could be frustrating and embarrassing to talk about with others who either have good relationships or aren’t mothers themselves.” Luna admitted, sipping her cider with a sigh. “But, be sure to remember I am always willing to lend an ear if you need one.”
“That goes the same here Lex.” Celestia stated. “I’ll admit I didn’t spend much time with you as my sister had, but we are family, so if you ever need something, feel free to, what was the phrase, drop me a line?”
“Close enough auntie Tia.” I said with a grin, feeling more relaxed around the solar alicorn counterpart than before.
I am not sure how long I spent just hanging out with my aunts and watching the kids play, but before long I made my way back to the bar to watch over the guild again. I noticed that Adam and his crowd had returned at some point, and Penny was dragging my brother up to the stage.
Considering I saw him eyeing the guitars Vinyl lent me for the night, I knew we were in for a treat. I noticed as I walked up that Ed was sitting near the bar corner as well, right next to my seat. This actually would be a good chance to talk to him.
”What can I do for you, my oldest niece?” My uncle questioned as I took my seat at the bar.
“Not much uncle. Just wanted to relax while Auntie Luna and Tia watch the kids.” I replied as I waved Zen over. “Besides, things are about to kick up.” I told him, motioning to the stage as one of my clones and Adam, who now had the guitar, walked up to the mic.
“I guess I’ll need to get up there at some point,” Ed muttered as Adam began to play.
“Lex, there is something you should know about my twins,” I glanced at him as he made a couple of glasses and poured some wine for me. I wasn’t about to turn a good drink down, so I began to pay attention. “If Yoru was made through Alchemagic means like you say then she is akin to the same biological and mental factors as my children. In my world alicorns age rapidly. The twins biologically and mentally are three to four years old when in fact they are only approaching a year of age. Do you understand what that means for your daughter?”
“She will appear a lot older than she actually is. I wanted some kind of explanation about that actually.” I replied as I took a sip of my wine. Hmm, strawberry. “Yoru looks nearly a year old now, but she is only about two and a quarter months. I was worried it was just something that happened to ponies in general, but the Cake twins got rid of that theory. Luna, Celestia and Cadance weren’t any help since they only ascended instead of being born as alicorns.”
“Naturally born alicorns have a magic greater intake and pull on magic than an ascended alicorn,” The alchemist explained. “Tia and Luna were born alicorns in my world. If you recall Flurry’s brith she had magic on par with that of two ascended alicorns, one of who was the element of magic,” I nodded, remembering Adam talking about his world’s Cadance. “Due to the great influx of magic their bodies have access to they need to age up rapidly so they can gain control over it. Once they reach physical maturity their rapid aging well slows to nearly a crawl. That is usually around two years of age making it around eight to ten year physically and mentally. So no need to worry about her growing up too fast. Though she still ages faster than normal foals and reaches her early twenties by her sixteenth birthday.”
“Hehe.” I chuckled as Adam finished his song and the crowd immediately began cheering for an encore . “Thanks for explaining it to me uncle. Honestly I was worried she would catch up to me before I knew it. This is a load off my mind.” I glanced around and smiled as I saw Nat and Sora making their way backstage while Adam was playing his song. “Now, I can just relax for the night, and worry about cleanup later. Though, be sure to talk to Kairi before you leave.”
“I still plan on getting my spot on the stage too,” I managed to suppress a grin as my uncle began to squint at me before he smiled himself. “You’ll be a great mother and wife Lex. Oh, before i forget, You have another uncle out there in the void. He was Displaced as Asta from Black Clover and he is my middle brother by blood. So keep an out for a headband with a four point red star on it. Wanna hear how I beat an Acnologia Displaced?”
“You did what to who?”
Later….
I am not entirely sure how long I spent at the bar, just listening to my uncle as he told me about his run in with a freaking Acnologia Displaced with Zeref, Mavis and God Serena, but after a while we separated as Ed went to go mingle with the guild again.
Nat had gone up with Sora not long after Adam finished his songs, said huntsman being greeted at his table with cheers as the group relaxed together.
I spent most of my time afterwards at the bar, watching over the guild, my guild, and popping in more clones as they popped themselves from either accidents or time limit expiring.
I smiled as Kairi, mini Luna, Ed and the rest all got a turn on stage, their music being rewarded by positive cheers and yells from the crowd.
Before long it was well into the night, a few members now visibly drunk or at least feeling the effects of the alcohol, while the younger members made their ways back to their rooms for the night. However there was still an ‘afterparty’ to enjoy, some of the stronger drinks being brought out and mixed.
I gave a big grin to Sonbā as he stayed with the kids, somehow our daughters were not tired enough to go to bed yet. I also had another clone with Yoru in the office finishing some last minute paperwork.
I decided it was about time for me to end it though, it was starting to get a little late. With a grin, and a chug of the last of my wine, I made my way to the stage, nodding to some of my clones as a couple popped. I tapped the mic a couple times, gaining everyone’s attention.
“Hey everyone. So, who’s had a fun night so far?” The crowd all cheered, filling me with happiness at their own excitement. “Well then, now that I know how much fun you all are having, I suppose it's my turn.” I grinned as I nodded to my clones, who set up the instruments. The crowd again cheered as they seemed to realize I was going to sing next.
I noticed Sonbā and the girls looking on with big grins, and I sent them a quick wink as I cleared my throat.
“Now then, let me ask you all something.” I smiled at their confusion. “Who likes being a part of Fairy Tail?!” I didn’t give them a chance as the drums all but exploded.
Hero Too
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“What am I to be
What is my calling?
I gave up giving up
I’m ready to go
The futures left unseen
It all depends on me
Put it one the line to follow my dreams
Yeah!
Tried all my life
I’ve tried to find
Something that’s makes me hold on
And never let go
OHHHH!
Hero too
I am a Hero too
My heart is set
And I wont back down
Hero too
Strength doesn’t make a hero
True heroes
Stand up for what they believe
So wait and see
So wait and see
What do they think of me?
What do they think I’ll be?
I could not care less
I don’t wanna know
Am I doing right?
Am I satisfied?
I wanna live my life like its meant to be
Yeah!
Tried all my life
I’ve tried to find
Something that makes me hold on
And never let go!
OHHHH!
Hero too
I am a hero too
My heart is set
And I won’t back down
Hero too
Strength doesn't make a hero
True heroes (true heroes)
Stand up for what they believe
So wait and see
People will judge for no reason at all
Yeah they might try to say your dreams dumb
Don’t listen
They may look down on me
And count me out
I’m going in my own way
They may look down on me
And count me out
I’m a hero
I’ve got music
Hero too, I am a hero too
My heart is set
And I won’t back down
Hero too
Strength doesn’t make a hero
True heroes
Stand up for what they believe
YEAH I’LL BE!
Hero too
I am a hero too
My heart is set
And I won’t back down
Hero too
Strength doesn’t make a hero
True heroes
Stand up for what they believe
So wait and see
I have met so many heroes
In my life
Gave me the strength and courage to survive
Gave me the power to smile everyday
And now its my turn
To be the one
To make you smile!”
I took a deep breath as the music finished, the crowd in the guild cheering loudly, making me smile warmly. I was thankful to the ice water my clone brought up, despite how weird it is to be thankful to my own self.
I glanced over the guild, seeing everyone cheering themselves, enjoying several drinks from the bar as Zen and Adria worked together, the later practicing with her new magic while the former was using his new eye magic to do everything with his eyes closed.
I saw Nat and Dusk were walking out near the library while Sora was talking with Aunt Luna and Aunt Celestia, though considering I saw a dopey smile on the mares muzzle and a smug grin on my sisters face, I had a sneaking suspicion of what they were up to.
Adam was holding up a visibly happy drunk Penny while Blake was in the same position with a bubbly drunk Yang. Pyrrha, Neo, Ruby and Weiss were either amused or embarrassed by their expressions. Though the red face on the former heiress I couldn’t tell if it was from alcohol, anger or embarrassment.
Uncle Ed was hanging with Kairi, and the rest of the newcomers were just wandering around. I checked my watch, and sighed, knowing it was about time to close up shop. I tapped the mic a couple times, gaining the attention of everyone who was coherent.
“Alright everyone, I think this is around the time to call it a night.” I paused as I heard as many disappointed mumbles as agreeing. “However, I think there is still time for one more song.” I smiled and popped in a new batch of clones, sighing as I felt the slight drain on my magic. “I hope this will help some of you relax for the night.”
I glanced to my clones, who nodded, the one at the keyboard beginning the soft rhythm. I nodded to myself as I got ready, knowing this will be a little different than before.
With another sigh, I began to sing.
Hotaru
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“tsuyu no mannaka
kyou wa ame agari
namanurui kaze
shizuka na yomichi wo
toorinukeru natsu ga chikai
{In the midst of the wet season
today after the rain
a lukewarm wind
blows through the quiet night streets
Summer draws near}
hikari kagayaki
kono me wo ubai
te ni shitaku naru
furete mitaku naru
anata wa kono hotaru no you
{Shining with light
it steals my gaze
I want to hold it
I want to try touching it
You are just like this firefly}
mou iikai mada mitai
mou iikai sono kokoro
{Are you ready? I still want to look
Are you ready? At that heart}
anata no kimochi ga mienai
nozomu hodo kurushiku naru
sore de mo kirai ni narenai
{I can’t tell how you feel
The more I want the more it hurts
Even so I could never hate you}
fuwa fuwari to
chuu wo mau hotaru
sukoshi fureta basho kara
miru no ga ichiban ii
sotto sotto
{To look at
the fireflies that gently
flutter in the air
from the place where I touched them just a little bit
is what I like the best
quietly, quietly}
tsukamenai todokanai
tsukamenai sono kokoro
{I can’t hold it, I can’t reach it
I can’t hold it, that heart of yours}
‘jibun dake ga omotte iru’
kanjiru to nakitaku naru
onaji kimochi ni wa narenai
{‘It’s just my own thinking’
I want to cry when I feel this way
Our feelings can’t become the same}
mou iikai mada mitai
mou iikai sono kokoro
{Are you ready? I still want to look
Are you ready? At that heart}
anata no kimochi ga mienai
nozomu hodo kurushiku naru
sore de mo kirai ni narenai
{I can’t tell how you feel
The more I want the more it hurts
Even so I could never hate you}
‘jibun dake ga omotte iru’
kanjiru to nakitaku naru
anata no kimochi ga shiritai
{‘It’s just my own thinking’
I want to cry when I feel this way
I want to know how you feel}
anata no kimochi ga mienai
(tsuyu no mannaka
kyou wa ame agari
namanurui kaze
shizuka na yomichi wo)
{I can’t tell how you feel
(In the midst of the wet season
today after the rain
a lukewarm wind
blows through the quiet night streets)}
sore de mo kirai ni narenai
(shizuka na yomichi wo
toorinukeru
natsu ga chikai)
{Even so I could never hate you
(Passing through the quiet night streets
Summer draws near)}
(kyou wa ameagari
kyou wa ameagari
natsu ga chikai)
{(Today after the rain
Today after the rain
Summer draws near}”
I sighed and looked over the crowd, seeing many actually fell asleep to my song. Those that were intoxicated seemed to be the ones in the deepest state of rest, while those that were still awake were now visibly tired.
With a grin, I tapped my head, using the Telepathy spell Broadcast, to send a small message into the minds of every member still awake.
“Get to bed you guys. I’ll handle cleanup.” They all looked to me with questioning glances, but I just smiled and pointed to the door, many nodding and taking at least one of their friends to their rooms. I noticed Trace giving a sleeping Flora a lift back, as well as Kat doing the same to Capper.
I looked to the Displaced, who looked to me questioningly, but I used some Light magic to make the door to the basement light up while summoning a dozen and a half new clones. The message was clear.
Time to go home.
Edward POV
I was off in the back watching my family enjoying themselves. It has been a long time since I’ve been to a family reunion of any kind, well over fifteen thousand years. I have to say that no one is slouching in there training from the display given off by Pole, Adam, and Shining.
Spike is off with Rarity more than likely visiting a few shops in Canterlot. He did say he would make some gemstone fabric for Lex and the guild. So Canterlot and in need of supplies for his work equals date with his girlfriend in an alternate reality, that boy has game I’ll give him that much.
I remember back to when Kairi and I visited Sora and Nat’s world. Dusk is a descendant of Luna/Nightmare from their world, not really surprising seeing as it’s pretty common for Twilight’s lineage to often be from royalty or even Starswirl. Adam was getting stronger and so was Nat, I also sensed they’d all awakened their keyblades.
The kids were the ones having the most fun. I’m glad Sora is acting her age, she needs to more often from what Nat has told me though it was hard for her not to sometimes.
I’m proud of Lex for stepping up to be a mom and then there was little Yoru, cutest little thing.
She reminds me of so many of my other children but most of all the twins.I still need to have a little chat with Faekage Lex about her daughter’s biological nature as an alicorn. Alicorns can be a handful and I have quite a bit of experience with not only raising kids but alicorns too, helped raise Luna and Tia after all.
‘They’re growing up and so am I,’ I thought looking to my metal hand.’It won’t be long UNTIL I have to leave the world behind,” I smirked as I downed another drink. “Too bad Qrow didn’t come. I'll send some of Pole brew back with Adam for him. I hope he talks to Ruby soon.”9
“Speaking of RWBY.” I looked over to see the characters all partying around except for Yang. “Hmm…” I saw her at the bar alone. “I know that atmosphere,” I said to myself as I walked over and sat down next to Yang. “Want to tell an old man what’s eating at you?” I asked as a bottle of Pole’s brew came out of my storage and two glasses appeared and poured us each something to drink.
“Oh hey. Uh, Edward Right? Qrow, Ruby and Adam talked a lot about you.” The blond responded as she took the drink.
“I would think so,” I said, taking a sip of my glass. “Adam is my nephew and we did have quite the ordeal the last time I saw them. I don’t think Qrow is my biggest fan for taking away his booze either but I still think he considers me his friend. But enough of that, what’s eating you up right now? Love?”
The blond choked on her drink, her face turning as red as her sister's hood. She coughed for a minute trying to clear her airways, before glaring at the alchemist. “A little warning next time!” She tried to deflect. It didn’t work as I raised a brow. She sighed. “It’s not really my love life I am thinking about right now. Just my normal trust issues.”
“Trust issues?” I looked at her. “I know a few things about trust issues. Last time I trusted someone outside those I LOVE I was turned to stone for two thousand years. Did you even ask her why she ran?” I set my glass down. “Or is because that is a constant reminder,” I pointed at her arm.
She sighed. “I assume you know my full story.” I nodded. “Then you know she wasn’t the first to run away. Heh, I feel a bit like dad.” She took another swig of the drink. “I just….don’t want to get hurt anymore. But I don’t want to act like my mom and end up hurting her too.”
“You’ll end up hurt yourself and her more if you don’t say anything,” I sighed. “I nearly lost both of my girls cause I walked away over seven thousand years ago. When I came back, they didn't even really remember me,” I motioned to Tia and Luna and then myself. “Luna didn’t even know my name. I found out not long after Luna told me she was pregnant with our twins that Celestia has loved me since she was a little girl. She was almost consumed with hatred by it. Tell me what you really feel.” I motioned to her. “Love for her, or is it the fear. Perhaps both but it is the fear that she’ll run and that you’ll get hurt that keeps you from reaching out to her.”
“Brothers damnit, why are all you immortals such huge pools of advice? Freaking fortune cookies.” She grumbled, downing the remaining drink in her cup and focusing her aura to burn it off. “If only I wasn’t such a coward with this. Heh, and she said her Semblance reflects her cowardice.”
“You, a coward,” I raised an eyebrow. “You faced down a psycho to try and save her. You lost your arm to try and save her, she ran to save you. Her semblance isn’t a reflection of her cowardice but the courage to know when to run and fight another day. Would you still be standing here if she hadn’t run away?” I looked to her out of the corner of my eye. “Right now you are a coward being too afraid to admit that you love her. True strength is knowing when to face fear and to run and fight another day.”
“I repeat, why are you immortals such fortune cookies?” She sadly jokes. She stretched a bit, before frowning as her prosthetic made a couple of clicking sounds. “Damnit, sounds like I have to clean the gears again.”
“Want me to take a look at it for you?” I offered. “Believe it or not I had to do my own building of prosthetic limbs for over a fifteen millienia now. I was the one who installed Nat’s marefiend’s arm,” I pulled my sleeve up to reveal my own metal arm, her eyes widened in a bit of shock. “I can even give you some magical nanomachines to maintain it so you won’t have to. They also hide inside you body and should you need to eject your arm they can replace it.” I downed the last of my drink. “I believe you’re do for an upgrade though. The model you're using is a couple years out of date. Up to you.”
“Heh, top of the line Atlas tech huh. I guess even a year can make this a little out of date back on Remnant, let alone in another world.” She muttered, before sighing as the arm began clicking before disconnecting.
“You should really take this time to talk to her Yang,” I say softly, taking the arm. “I know it’s hard but love isn’t easy and it has a funny way of letting us be with the ones we’re meant to be with,” I looked at her and she is still apprehensive about it. I start to work on her arm as my nanomachines create different tools. “I have had many lovers in my time and raised many children. Each relationship was different from the last. Don’t let yours go without a fight,” I held up her new and improved arm to her. “You’re all set now. The nanites are in the arm and will enter your body through your skin. You won’t even feel them. They will also connect your nerves to the prosthetic giving you your sense of touch back for the most part.”
“Oh, cool.” Was her quiet reply as she took her arm back and placed it back to its connector. She shivered as the nerves fully connected. Once she stopped shivering she clenched her hand a couple times, feeling it fully as opposed to before where it was really just the illusion of touch.
She shivered again as she grabbed a new Strawberry Sunrise from Zen. “I guess I’ll need to get used to the feeling again. As if feeling the partial return after nine months wasn’t enough.”
“You’ll get used to it rather quickly,” I smiled. “You’re a fast study and quick healer. The nanites can make nearly any singular weapon you can think of in an instant, their limited to small complex weapons like lasers. But they can also make new material from the dust in the air. That's how they repair and multiply as well as keep up your arms maintenance, so technically it has an auto heal but still takes time. You also have limited access to my data network. I hope you enjoy it. The machines also further strengthen your body, so a better immune system, a little bit stronger, semblance upgrade to. You still have to get hit but like Adam now you can take it through your arm and have less damage. What do you think?”
Yang looked at her arms, comparing the flesh to metal, before grinning a bit. “I think I have to get ready for a sparring match when we get home.”
“I hope you enjoy it, and give your uncle a good sock to his shoulder and tell him not to end up in a tree,” I smirked. “Don’t just stand there either, you have someone you need to go see,” I say, pouring myself some more wine as I see Lex coming this way. “If you don’t want to tell her everything just make sure she knows that you’re there for her anytime she needs it.” Yang nodded and took her Strawberry Surprise and walked over to join her comrades.”What can I do for you, my oldest niece?” I sipped as Lex sat next to me.
“Not much uncle. Just wanted to relax while Auntie Luna and Tia watch the kids.” My niece replied, waving Zen over. “Besides, things are about to kick up.” She stated, pointing to the stage. I just now noticed as Adam walked up with a guitar as one of Lex’s clones left the stage.
“I guess I’ll need to get up there at some point,” I turned around to listen. “Lex, there is something you should know about my twins,” I made another glass and poured some wine for her. Taking it she started to listen to me and the music. “If Yoru was made through Alchemagic means like you say then she is akin to the same biological and mental factors as my children. In my world alicorns age rapidly. The twins biologically and mentally are three to four years old when in fact they are only approaching a year of age. Do you understand what that means for your daughter?”
“She will appear a lot older than she actually is. I wanted some kind of explanation about that actually.” Lex replied as she took a sip of the wine. “Yoru looks nearly a year old now, but she is only about two and a quarter months. I was worried it was just something that happened to ponies in general, but the Cake twins got rid of that theory. Luna, Celestia and Cadance weren’t any help since they only ascended instead of being born as alicorns.”
“Naturally born alicorns have a magic greater intake and pull on magic than an ascended alicorn,” I explained. “Tia and Luna were born alicorns in my world. If you recall Flurry’s brith she had magic on par with that of two ascended alicorns, one of whom was the element of magic,” She nodded. “Due to the great influx of magic their bodies have access to they need to age up rapidly so they can gain control over it. Once they reach physical maturity their rapid aging well slows to nearly a crawl. That is usually around two years of age making it around eight to ten year physically and mentally. So no need to worry about her growing up too fast. Though she still ages faster than normal foals and reaches her early twenties by her sixteenth birthday.”
“Hehe.” She chuckled as Adam rubbed his hands, getting ready for his encore. “Thanks for explaining it uncle. Honestly I was worried she would catch up to me before I knew it. This is a load off my mind.” She then glanced to Nat, who was walking over to the stage with Sorano. “Now, I can just relax for the night, and worry about cleanup later. Though, be sure to talk to Kairi before you leave.”
“I still plan on getting my spot on the stage too,” I squinted at my niece and then smiled. “You’ll be a great mother and wife Lex. Oh, before i forget, You have another uncle out there in the void. He was Displaced as Asta from Black Clover and he is my middle brother by blood. So keep an out for a headband with a four point red star on it. Wanna hear how I beat an Acnologia Displaced?”
“You did what to who?”
Some time later….
Ed’s Song:
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Kairi POV
I laughed as I watched the start of organized chaos that is a Fairy Tail guild party, before turning and eying the stage for karaoke. I then noticed that our guild master was listening intensely to her uncle at the bar. ‘Must be one hell of a story,” I thought as I looked on. It continued for a few more minutes then Lex got up and said something to Ed and she walked off. Ed then finished his drink and looked like he was scanning the crowd till he spotted me.
In the next second he was standing right next to me, “Hey there. I need to talk to ya. Can ya spare a few?” He motioned with a drink in his metal hand.
I nodded, a frown spreading over my face. “The S-Class job?”
“Only if you want to talk about that,” he held up a hand. “No, I want to know how your Keyblade training is coming along and what types of different keychains you’ve gotten thus far.”
I shrugged. “Let’s find a quiet corner then.”
“Let’s chat in Lex’s office,” Ed motioned. “I have a few things I need to leave for her in there and I’m pretty sure she won’t mind if it’s just us.” he placed his fingers to his temple for a second. “Yep, we’re all good now,” He motioned and I found us in the office. “Don’t be surprised at this. I’ve gotten a lot stronger since the last time you saw me and I can pull what is referred to as a Batman by combining several spells.”
I blinked. “Considering that I’m sure we’re ALL getting stronger, I’m really not surprised. Anyway, what’cha wanna know?”
“Like I said before,” he points at me. “How are things going for you? What kind of keychains do you have? How’s your love life? How’s everyone back home? A typical stuff. More importantly is there anything that I can help you with while we’re together like this?” He leaned against Lex’s desk before reaching into a ripple in the air and pulling out a stack of books and a box to set them on the desk. “Those should help her,” he turns his eyes back to me.
My face broke out in a rather bright red glow. “Um, love life? I-I’m REALLY not ready to be thinking about that sort of thing.” I quickly got myself under control. “As for the other questions, Well, I’ve got Destiny’s Embrace, obviously, Oathkeeper, Crystal Snow, Metal Chocobo, Ever After, Way to Dawn, and a copy of Lex’s unique keychain Fairy’s Flow.” My eyes narrowed. “As for what’s going on back home, I’ve currently got the Element Bearers going through a full military campaign in the form of Final Fantasy Type-0 in the simulator. After what I found out, we need them to know how to handle a war. Though, to be honest, it probably won’t end up being a full scale war.”
“I would hope not,” Ed looked into his drink. “War is ugly and the girls don’t need to see what a real war is like,” he sighed. “I can forge you a few Keyblades if you want me to. I also want to give you this,” he held up a red crystal cross with a few cracks in it. “Do you recognize it?”
I shook my head. “Afraid not.”
“This is my keychain,” He said bluntly. “Do you remember my Keyblade and its specifics?”
“I definitely remember that Keyblade,” I shuddered. “I think I was a little too creeped out by it to ask for specifics.”
“The Baku,” Ed tossed me the keychain. “You’re the first person I’ve given that to. You’re probably the only one that can properly use the Baku other than me. It’s specifically strong against Nightmares as the name suggests and it boosts dream eater abilities.The weapon has two handles for a reason and I will warn you, you won’t be able to handle its power alone. That said, who do you think wields it with me and then you?”
“I assume your wife is who wields it with you,” I crossed my arms, eyes closing as I thought it out. “As for me, I’d imagine that Luna would wield it with me. My guess is that it has to be someone you have an INCREDIBLY strong bond with.”
“Correct on most fronts,” He smiles. “But it doesn’t necessarily have to be a strong bond but the stronger the better or someone with a dream affinity similar to Luna’s. Say Nightmare Moon or Nyx as well. My son would also fit that description. Kairi, with that key you can traverse the Dreamscape, can I trust you with that power?”
I raised my hand. “I solemnly swear that I will use that Keyblade responsibly, and not abuse the power of the Dreamscape.”
A red chain came from the cross and wrapped around my hand then disappeared. “That chain is your bond, break it and the keychain will shatter and you will never receive another,” Ed sternly glared at me and then sighed. “I know you’ll use it right. Do you have an Oblivion?”
I smiled. “I don’t personally, but Oblivion is Luna’s personal Keyblade.”
“Still,” He held up a black crown keychain. “I will give you your own and once I give it to you I need you to give it back along with your Oathkeeper. I also have these for you,” he held out a small bag that jingled in his opposite hand. “Do you trust me with your keychains to do as I ask?”
I hesitated for a moment before I nodded, pulling out my bag of keychains. “I do. Besides, if whatever you have in mind goes wrong, I do have a way to restore them.”
“Give me a moment,” he smiles, taking the Oblivion and Oathkeeper through a door that just appeared. I stood there for about five minutes and then Ed came back pushing the door up with a slight cough causing smoke to come from his mouth. “Man that forge is something else,” he dusts himself off.
I gave a light giggle. “How’d the fight go, Rodin?”
“It went better than expected,” He smirks, pulling out smoothing I’d never expected to see. “Your X-blade is ready,” he held out a Keyblade that was made from a crossed Oblivion and Oathkeeper. I just stood there, face pale, and eyes wide. “Stop gawking and take it.”
I swallowed, hesitating. Now this, this wasn’t what I expected. “Considering the threat level we’ll be up against, this is probably the minimum of what I personally will need, but the reputation...”
“As soon as you take it there's no going back Kairi,” Ed held it out. “With this you will be able to give whomever you choose a Keyblade. With this you will take the rank of master. But only if you want it and truly desire it. Until then, it will wait for you.”
My face hardened, before I stepped forward, taking the X-Blade from his grasp. “I truly want this. I feel it's the only way to truly protect what’s precious to me. Maybe I can even change its reputation for the better.”
Ed smiled at me, “I’m proud of you,” he placed a hand on my head. “I know you can do it. One more thing,” he pulled a black headband with a red four-point star on it. “This is the token of the Anti-Magic Knight, Asta Ferris. My younger brother and I mean by blood,” He placed it in my hand. “I think he might prove to be a good summon for you given his background in martial arts before he was displaced. Not to mention becoming Asta has greatly increased his prowess physically and he knows his way around a sword.”
I nodded, pocketing the token. “And on that note, I think we need to talk about what’s coming.”
“I’m listening,” Ed looked at me.
I nodded, pulling out a small holographic projector, turning it on to reveal the monster. It was tall, easily double the size of myself, and roughly in the shape of a man, but with four arms. Its upper left, and lower right arm were black, while the lower left and upper right were white, with sharp, cruel claws at the ends of them. To finish the monstrous image, it had the head of a vulture, its eyes glowing a deep, malevolent, crimson.
“This is what we’re facing,” I shuddered, remembering my brief encounter with the creature. “Its name... is Tash.”
“It looks like a purebred heartless from deep in the realms of the Darkness,” Ed rubbed his chin. “Possibly a cannibal. Only the strongest wills to move on and consume survive in those depths. They usually don’t come out into the realm of light due to not being able to remain here for very long. How long did it stay before it started to break down and did you defeat it?”
“I’m afraid it isn’t that simple,” I sighed. “Faust herself told me about it, right after making me aware of some creatures that need to be exterminated on sight, called Sin Eaters, and Voidsent; creatures of stasis, and darkness respectively. Tash not only commands them, but also creates them. I’ve taken to referring to it as a Void Eater.”
“No he’s not a Void Eater,” Ed shook his head. “I’ve fought Void Eaters and this isn’t one. Void Eaters are like negative copies of Displaced and they hunt us due to being incomplete. They eat our void energy to complete themselves and they’re relentless. They can be chimeric if they feed off different Displaced but their soul targets are the copies they’re made from, the Displaced that spawned them specifically. If you can beat a void eater then they become an ally for life. They’re much stronger than this creature, so much so I had to enter my void form to defeat mine and Quill’s. If one of these comes after you again, be careful and don’t forget to call me right away.”
I shuddered again. “OK, yeah, I’m gonna try to stay the hell away from those. I guess Tash would just be a chimera of some sort then. In any case, I watched Tash turn somepony into a Sin Eater, simply because they happened to walk past. Hell, it almost turned me into a Voidsent, but I have a ‘special’ protection from that sort of thing.”
“You have a charm or spell of some type?” Ed raised an eyebrow
I shrugged. “More like I have a perfect balance of Light and Darkness. To create a Sin Eater or Voidsent, one must throw off the balance in either direction. Due to my unique nature as a Princess of Heart who can also wield Shadow Dragon Slayer magic, it protected me.”
“I don’t think that’s quite all of it,” Ed reached into a ripple and pulled out a solid black sphere that radiated darkness, “Do you have some reference as to what this is?”
I frowned as I studied the orb. “I’m not entirely sure, but it resembles artifacts that were used by the Leviathan race in the Mass Effect series, but I’m pretty sure that’s not what that is.”
“This is a Black Dragon Slayer Lacrima,” he explained, levitating the sphere in front of me. “One of the three original slayer magics.”
“Hold on,” I frowned. “I’ve watched and read all of the Fairy Tail content. How have I not heard of this?”
“It’s lost knowledge that not many are aware of actually,” Ed explained. “This magic was wielded by only three individuals in its entire existence. All of them dragons. One being the dragon king who started the war and wanted to dominate humanity, the other his clone, and the last being a draconic armor that went mad from the dragon's corruptive influence because the armor was made from the remnants of the clone’s body. That dragon’s name is The Dragon King Níðhöggr, also called The Unbreakable Dark.”
“OK, I suppose that makes sense,” I nodded. “But why do you bring that up? I mean, it’s not like that was what protected me.”
“I bring it up due to what you said,” Ed points at me. “You have shadow magic not true black magic. You have some form of balance at the moment but eventually you light will over power it. You pseudo balance saved you last time, but this is a time limit and it’s steadily running out,” he snarled and two more crystals appeared on either side of the black one. “The bright one is Photon or Light Slayer magic. The one that looks like a normal crystal is crystal slayer magic. These are for you,” He said as a bag appears and all three lacrima float into it. “I’m not going to tell you the consequence of using these as you know what too much dragon slayer magic does but I will say to be careful if you decide to ever take one yourself or give them to someone else. They are incredibly potent and can easily be drawn on too much. Use them as you see fit.”
I nodded, picking up the bag. “Alright, I have a couple ideas for these. Anyway, with all of that said, where do you stand in this battle?”
“You mean in the battle of light and darkness?” Ed crossed his arms. “Or do you mean in your battle with the darkness?”
“Against Tash,” I clarified.
“I don’t stand with the void entities if that was what you were wondering,” Ed crossed his arms.
“No, no,” I chuckled. “I mean can we expect help from you?”
“Kairi, you’re Lex’s guild member making you extended family, so yes you can count on my help should you ever need it,” he placed a hand on my shoulder. “But another thing you should know is that my power is not from the light or the dark but the void itself. I am Truth Avatar and my power comes from it. Should he decide that he wants entertainment he’ll lock me up just to watch. That said, my choices are my own making my magic, abilities, and other skills as well as my years of experience are all available and at your disposal.”
I smiled as I gave a sigh of relief. “That’s a weight off my shoulders. We’ll have at least a week’s warning before Tash shows up, so I’ll make sure to contact you as soon as it gets close. Now, I think I just heard Luna go up for karaoke, and that is something I have to see.”
“Are they going to form the Lunar trio?” Ed grabbed the bridge of his nose. “I suppose we should see that. Not to mention I do have my own songs to do as well.” He smoked. “The stage is that way,” he pointed, showing me that we were back in the bar area. “And they did all go up there. And looks like your sister is looking for you.”
“Best not keep her waiting then,” I replied with a grin as I made my way down to the stage. Luna quickly spotted me as I approached, a grin appearing on her face, before a nervous look appeared.
“Um, hi everyone,” she quietly spoke into the microphone. “I uh, have a song to sing. I hope you like it.” She then turned to the Lex clone on keyboard with a nod, signalling her to start playing.
Into Oblivion
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Kairi and Luna Duet Song:
Brave Shine (English) [Remix]
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3rd POV
“Thanks so much for the invite sis. This was a lot of fun.” Adam grinned, helping Penny as she yawned and stumbled, the alcohol going through her, but now making her sleepy.
“We have got to get together more often.” Nat stated, stretching with a yawn, causing Sora to do the same. That just caused a chain reaction as everyone in the room below the age of twenty yawned as well, starting with Ruby and ending with Kairi.
“We are in complete agreement on that sis.” The Faekage agreed, sighing as she set up the portal for Kairi’s group first. Her daughters were just hanging out on the couch in the bunker with their alicorn of a father, who was seeming to doing stock of the room.
“So, not to bring down the mood, but are we all in agreement to fight when the time comes?” The keyblade user asked, earning serious nods from the others.
“We’re in. I know Penny won’t leave Adam when the time comes.” Ruby stated.
“Dawn and Trixie are all ready for the fight when it comes. They are willing to go all out for the fight.” Lex stated, nodding as the portal began to spin.
“You’ll have a hell of a time trying to keep us away from the fight.” Nat stated, a nod from her girlfriend and sister all the agreement she needed. Kairi smiled, knowing her Displaced friends were ready and willing to fight.
“Before you go Kairi.” Lex stopped the group before they left, holding up her phone. “Group photo?”
“Hell yeah.” The Displaced all grin, Edward taking over the cloning duty and summoning a few of his own so the group could all have their own photos. Adam and Blake managed to wake Penny and Yang up, though it was only through Lex’s Aroma magic.
“Sorry Penny, I know you want to sleep, but we have some last minute photos to take.” Adam apologized, earning a rolled eyes, but a bright smile from his girlfriend who was slowly gaining her first hangover. Yang was more vocal about being woken up, but relented as she admittedly wanted her own photos.
“Alright everyone. On Displaced! One, two, three,”
“DISPLACED!”
The snapping of several cameras filled the otherwise silent bunker, earning smiles from everyone.
“I’ll call you guys if something comes up. Until then, stay safe guys.” Kairi smiled, hugging her friends and fellow keyblade wielder before entering the portal with her sleepy friends.
“Family photo?” Sora muttered, earning a nod and pat on the head from Aunt Luna. Ruby and her friends grabbed the phones/scrolls from the Displaced.
“Ah, no you don’t Penny.” Ed stopped the ginger from walking to the others, earning a tilted head. “Hey, you’re my nephew's girlfriend, you’re as much a part of this family as I am.”
“Indeed Penny.” Aunt Celestia said, holding the sleeping Morning and Eclipse as Luna quickly fussed over Sora, Kuna, Ammy and Mei. “We’re family, whether you like it or not.”
Lex rolled her eyes but smiled, having always wanted a large family. She quickly made a clone, who teleported away, and a minute later was walking down with an awake Yoru in her arms.
“Hey sweet pea.” The bluenette whispered, bouncing the tired but giggly infant in her arms. “Sorry I had to wake you but, I knew you would just be waking up a bit anyways. Now, I need you to be a good girl and smile for me when we take the photo.” All she got was happy gurgling and coos, but Lex knew her youngest was agreeing with her.
“Alright, RWBY, Neo, Pyrrha, you guys got the camera features ready?” Adam questioned, earning a nod from the aforementioned females.
The large Displaced Family got themselves ready on a couch Lex levitated over. Edward sat on the centre of the couch with Luna on his left and Celestia on his right, Morning Star and Solar Eclipse sitting on his lap. Lex sat on the floor with her daughters surrounding her and Sonbā on her right with his wings wrapped around her, the infant Yoru in her arms. Nat sat on the right armrest, the child formed Sora sitting on her shoulders while Dusk stood next to her with her arms wrapped around the Diclonius sisters. Adam sat on the left armrest, Penny smiling as she sat on his lap, the faunus wrapping his arms around his girlfriend.
“Alright. Everyone ready?” Lex questioned, earning a couple positive noises in response. “Alright Ruby, on your mark.”
“Alrighty. Everyone, look at the huntress!” The reaper grinned as the kids focused their attention on her. After a couple moments, the huntresses began to snap the pictures. Several snapped photos later, the large family smiled at one another and dispersed.
Adam grinned at his friends as he set the family photo to his Home Screen. Lex grinned as her sibling hugged their nieces as the portal was set for Adam’s world.
With a mischievous grin as she went over and used some Sleep magic on Penny, causing the former Android to fall asleep on her boyfriend. Lex grinned at her brother, who rolled his eyes, lifting the ginger onto his back and attaching Penny’s dragon egg to his chest. She then did the same thing to Yang. Blake sighed, but still smiled to the Faekage as she managed to lift the blond onto her back as well.
“See you later Lex. Feel free to call anytime.” Adam said, going through the portal with his friends. They all sent their own farewells, Ruby zooming around and hugging everyone in the room in the span of twenty seconds. The former heiress gave a quick bow, her dragon companion copying her. Pyrrha and Neo gave their own waves goodbye before entering the portal. Blake sent a thankful smile to Nat, and a still-not-completely-asleep Yang sent the same to Edward.
Lex smiled at her sisters, the youngest finally allowing herself to succumb to sleep as the Diclo-homunculus was picked up by the elder Diclonius.
“We’ll talk later Lex. If you ever need a hand on anything here, even if it is just babysitting, don’t hesitate to call.” Nat stated, hugging her nieces and sister before heading to the portal with her marefriend.
“Stay safe you three.” Lex parted, watching her sister's forms become distant as the portal worked its magic. Finally, she turned to her uncle and his group, who were all together.
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