Hello everyone and welcome back everyone to the fifth chapter of The Music of Lucy. With me again is my friend and partner, Darklord331.

Dark: Yo! Welcome back to our fifth chapter of the story.

Five chapters in a month's time. I'm still surprised by this.

Dark: Me too.

Guess we both enjoy this and have plenty of time to work together.

Dark: That we can agree on, speaking of which. When will you get back on your other stories, like More than S-Class and my demon uhhhhhhhh. Ah! My demon Goddess? The readers are expecting those plus the cooking game night

When my other Co-Writers have the time. They have lives themselves you know.

Dark: Oh yeah I agree but the demon goddess has been hanging for months now.

They're in college... You do the math...

Dark: Ohhhhh, I get it. Anyway, let us introduce our new guest Light/Xara has invited!

It was your turn to pick though...

Dark: Nope, I don't invite people, you do.

... This is about the last time with Happy... isn't it?

Dark: ........ I have no objections.

(Sighs) Well then, please welcome, Cana Alberona.

Cana: (Walks in) "Hey all~!"

Dark: Welcome Cana, how are you doing today?

Cana: "Great~ Thanks for asking~"

Dark: Now tell me Cana, how do you like Lucy's song so far? Be honest with me and my partner.

Cana: "They're great so far. Never knew Lucy could sing and write."

Well she is trying to write a novel, so that might be part of it.

Dark: True, then again thinking about the song and the song lyrics, trying to combine the both of them is pretty hard.

Cana: "I can see that. And writing a story would be ten times harder."

We know.

Dark: Trust me, if George R.R. Martin could just finally be finished with the 'Winds of Winter", then we wouldn't have to wait for another ten years.

Cana: "Never heard of it."

I think we've talked on long enough. Don't want to take up too many pages.

Cana: "Agreed."

Dark: Alright, Cana, can you do the disclaimer while I go ahead and free Happy. I think it's about time he learned his lesson.

Cana: "Sure thing. Both Light He'arth/Xarazechi and Darklord331do not own Fairy Tail or any of the songs that they use for reacting. Those all belong to their rightful owners. All they own are the changes to the story and OCs. Was that good?"

I think it was, you Dark?

Dark: Yes it is, now then. I'm off to become the new manager of Silver Heart! Wish me luck!

Me and Cana: "Wait what?"

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Chapter 5: Soft but Meaningful

(Fairy Tail Guild Hall)

"Okay... which case to pick from..." Macao pondered. "I think I'll go for the first one.." he says, going to it, and picking out a random song. He looked at the name of the song. "'Don't Think Twice'..." Macao shrugs. "Not that bad of a name."

"Maybe it's about better thinking twice before you go through Lucy's stuff." Gray said almost in a mutter.

"Remember Gray, Natsu's going to be the one taking the most of the punishment," Cana reminded him.

"I know... I just think this is getting really out of hand though..." he stated, putting his elbow on the table and his cheek on his fist, eyes closed in annoyance.

"Would it help that you don't have to watch and take a mission instead? That might clear your mind."

"... I would, but that would make me look guilty in Lucy's eyes and punish me," he answered, thinking it over.

Mira on the other hand was mumbling to herself. "Why does that name sound familiar...?"

"Well if no one is complaining, I'll put the next song in," Macao stated, doing just that. He then took his seat again, right when the screen turned on.

The scene showed Lucy's music room as before. Lucy then walks in, smiling brightly, holding sheet paper in her hands. "I got it! I finished my first concert song!"

"Wait, first concert song...!?" Mira asked, eyes widening. "NO WAY!"

"Ah!" Gray cried out in pain before looking annoyed at Mira. "What the hell got you so excited for Mira? You almost made me deaf with your scream."

"This is Lucy's, or should I say Star-Heart's, first live concert song," Mira explained, looking giddy.

"Wait, seriously?" Cana asked in shock, her eyes widened.

"Yep~"

"Hold on a minute! You're leaving me a bind here! What is this about Lucy's first concert song?"

"It was the first time ever that Start-Heart performed live in front of a crowd, this is the song she sang," Mira explained.

"You mean the start of Lucy's career as an idol?" Gray asked, getting a nod from Mira. "Huh... Guess this is practice..."

"Guess so," Loki agreed.

"I heard that Star-Heart managed to become an idol without having a manager. Pretty impressive."

"Yep."

Lucy walked over to her piano, sat down and put the sheet music down on the stand. She took a deep breath. "This is just practice, but I'm still going to make this sound good." She then started playing the piano, violins and cellos playing with her. It was a slow and soft song.

Ah, ah, ah

Uh, uh

How did I live in a kingdom of thieves

And people who say things they don't really mean, really mean, oh

Drums kicked in now, the beat picking up a bit with them.

You're only everything I ever dreamed

Ever dreamed of, ever dreamed of

You must be kidding me, did you really think

I could say no

Some of the guild was swaying their heads to the song.

"Hmmmmm, interesting." Loke said.

"What's up Loke?" Mira asked him.

"The way that Lucy is singing, it's like she's bringing some type of vibe. I just want to just cheer for her."

"She does seem to have that effect," Gray states.

I want you for a lifetime

So if you're gonna think twice, baby

I don't wanna know, baby, I don't wanna know

Everything is just right

But if you're gonna think twice, baby

I don't wanna know, baby, I don't wanna know

"If my arm was free, I'd set my fist on fire and sway it," Natsu said.

"Aye sir," Happy agred.

"You are already in deep trouble, Natsu." Gray stated.

"But I do want to have a candle and wave it," Elfman said. "Is that weird?"

"Not really," Mira answered her brother. "It's common to do that for these kinds of songs."

"Oui," Reedus agreed.

"Maybe I should go to her next concert when Lucy decides to be Star-Heart once again." Bisca pondered.

"I'll join you," Alzack said.

I really don't get what everyone else believes

So why do I say things I don't really mean, really mean

I'm only crying 'cause I never dreamed

It'd take this long, it'd take this long

At the last part, she made her voice sound like multiple voices, before going back to normal.

"Woah! How did she do that?" Romeo asked.

"Bards are always good at manipulating their vocal cords," Makarov answered the young boy. "They do have to train it though, otherwise they get a sore throat if they do something wrong."

"I might learn Bard magic myself..." Laxus thought out loud.

"It's never too late to learn instrumental music Laxus." Makarov stated.

"I know how to play, old man... I want to learn the magic..." he stated flatly.

I want you for a lifetime

So if you're gonna think twice, baby

I don't wanna know, baby, I don't wanna know

Everything is just right

But if you're gonna think twice, baby

I don't wanna know, baby, I don't wanna know

"Ok, now this is something I really wanted to see Lucy singing in concert instead of a recording." Levy said, pouting.

"You can ask her when she gets back," Erza stated. "... If she's not completely mad at us..."

"Maybe she'll force us to sing with her," Gray joked a bit.

"I don't think that would be a punishment for all of us," Elfman stated.

"It will be if Erza sings with Lucy." Gray stated.

A sword flew next to his head, right into the wall he was at, just an inch away. "I'm sorry, what was that...~?" Erza asked, a strained smile on her face. She could still summon swords, even if she was tied up. "You want me, Mira AND Lucy to punish you severely...~!?"

All the color left Gray's face. He might fear Lucy now, but Erza and Mira were still terrifying when they knew how to, and having Lucy help them... before he gained a smirk at Erza as he remembered something. "Maybe I should tell Lucy that you also participated in invading her privacy. Jokes on you, the tables have been turned."

"... You really think Natsu is trustworthy to go through Lucy's belongings...?" Erza asked, raising an eyebrow. "I may have wanted to listen to Lucy's music, but he would have gone through her clothes as well just because..."

Gray went to retort back... then realized she was right about what Natsu would do. "I hate you..."

"The feeling is mutual." Erza stated, Then smiled evilly at Gray. "Now... About what you said before...~!?"

"CUT THE CRAP WITH YOUR SCARING ATTITUDE ALREADY ERZA! I'M ALREADY ALMOST CLOSE TO DEATH BECAUSE OF YOU AND NATSU SO I SUGGEST YOU SHUT UP FOR ONCE!" Gray shouted at Erza.

Everyone that was near him shifted away from the enraged Ice Mage.

"Geez... This is the first time I've seen him this mad..." Mira stated.

Gray calmed down, then went back to watching the video.

At the first part of her next verse, Lucy made her voice sound like two, then back to normal.

Don't think twice, don't think twice

Don't think twice, baby, don't think twice

She then made her voice sound robotic.

If you want to take it to an even higher level

All you gotta do is say the word, you know I'll follow

If you wanna take it to an even higher level

She than sang normally again

I don't, I don't bite

She then sang robotically again.

If you want to make it happen, nothing's impossible

All you gotta do is say the word, the walls will crumble

If you want to make it happen, nothing's impossible

"Why is she repeating those lines?" Wakaba asked.

"Sometimes it takes people multiple times to get it through their heads," Gray stated.

"I see."

"I'm still totally confused now." Natsu stated.

"My point is proven..." Gray stated, flatly.

"Oh shut up!"

Lucy then sang normally again.

I want you for a lifetime

So if you're gonna think twice, baby

I don't wanna know, baby, I don't wanna know

Everything is just right

But if you're gonna think twice, baby

I don't wanna know, baby, I don't wanna know

Kiss me once, kiss me twice, kiss me three times

Cross the line

Don't think twice, don't think twice

Don't think twice, baby, don't think twice

Kiss me once, kiss me twice, kiss me three times

Cross the line

Kiss me once, kiss me twice, kiss me three times

Be mine

Don't think twice, don't think twice

Don't think twice, baby, don't think twice

The other instruments ended, Lucy playing a few more cords on the piano to finish her song.

"Magnificent." Reedus stated, enjoying Lucy's musical art.

"Agreed," Droy stated.

"A very good mix of classic and modern," Makarov said.

"Lucy really does have the talent and skills to become an idol!" Mira squealed.

"Fangirl much, Mira~" Elfman teased his sister, who pouted at him.

Lucy smiled. "Perfect~ I'll practice some more later, but I think I got the song perfect~" She grabbed her sheet music and left the room, the video ending after that.

The screen turned off after the video ended.

"Gotta say, the next time Lucy is asked to participate in a singing concert I might ask her if she could get tickets for me to participate in." Gray said while rubbing his chin.

"Didn't think you'd be into that thing?" Loke asked him.

"I wasn't until her singing got me interested."

"Her music is amazing," Levy agreed. "I wouldn't mind going to see her live."

"Hey no fair! I wanted to ask her for tickets to her concert." Mira stated, pouting.

"Alright you brats, settle down," Makavor started. "Who's next in picking the next song?"

"I say we let......... Droy picks the next song."

Droy shrugs, and does so. "We should make a wheel or something to pick," he said, walking to the cases, putting the last one back first. He pulled out one from the first case, looking at the title. "'This Is Me'?"

"Ok, I know I'm not supposed to question but really? That's totally a confusing name. What is she referring to herself?"

"She might be," Erza stated.

"Only one way to find out," Dory stated, putting it in and letting it play.

The screen turned on, but instead of it being Lucy's room or the Music Room, it looked like a stage this time, with dancing curtain ribbons, known as Aerial Silk, hanging from the ceiling.

"Ohhh what's this now?" Jet asked, looking interested.

"Those are for performing dance moves in the air," Mira stated.

"Wait, I think I heard of this before. Is it called ballerina?" Erza asked, thinking she's seen that fabric before.

"It's known as Aerial Silk," Levy informed. "It can be used for ballet dancing, but it can also be used for other dances as well."

"I don't actually know what ballerina or ballet dancing is but I might get a clear example of what it is."

Lucy started to walk on stage, moving around the recorder she set up. "Okay... This is my first time using Aerial Silk to dance and sing... I hope I don't mess this up badly..." She groaned out to herself.

"Wait... Lucy is JUST trying this out for the first time... While singing...?" Gray asked, dubious on what Lucy was thinking.

"Bards and Divas don't just stand and sing, they need to portray their dancing which has a meaning to their song." Makarov stated. "... Though sometimes they can be pretty risky... even with an anatite sense of rhythm to make it so that they can learn things like this easier..."

".. Lucky..." Erza said, pouting.

"Says the woman who can pick up any weapon and use it like she's held it all her life..." Gray shot back.

"Hey!"

Lucy made it to the stage, showing she was in a tight dress for dancing. Taking a deep breath and grabbing the silk. The grand piano in the corner started to play for her, thanks to her magic. She started to dance with the piano starting to go up the silk.

I am not a stranger to the dark

Hide away, they say

'Cause we don't want your broken parts

I've learned to be ashamed of all my scars

Run away, they say

No one'll love you as you are

But I won't let them break me down to dust

I know that there's a place for us

For we are glorious

"Oh wow, her ballerina dancing is matching the song's lyrics." Erza stated.

"It's acrobatic dancing Erza," Levy corrected.

"Acrobatic style?" Gray asked.

"What is an acrobatic style?" Elfman asked.

"Acrobatic dance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. It is defined by its athletic character, its unique choreography, which seamlessly blends dance and acrobatics, and its use of acrobatics in a dance context." Levy explained to them.

"I see. So even dancing is an art as well?" Elfman asked.

"Oui, indeed it is." Reedus stated with a nod.

The piano changed out for drums and guitar, Lucy's dance becoming more elaborate and eligante.

When the sharpest words wanna cut me down

I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown 'em out

I am brave, I am bruised

I am who I'm meant to be, this is me

Look out 'cause here I come

And I'm marching on to the beat I drum

I'm not scared to be seen

I make no apologies, this is me

Lucy did a split in the air, arms out wide, summoning sound copies of herself that looked like angels paying behind her that were chanting with her, small lights coming off all of them.

Oh-oh-oh-oh

Oh-oh-oh-oh

Oh-oh-oh-oh

Oh-oh-oh-oh

Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh, oh

"Amazing." Romeo said in awe.

"Just by looking at Lucy dancing, she seems already an expert at it." Erza said in awe.

"Are we sure this is Lucy's first time doing this?" Happy asked.

"It is," Makarov said. "It's faint, but Lucy's shaking from the exertit. She's not used to it, no matter how talented she is at this."

"What makes you say that, gramps?" Natsu asked him.

"When you get to my age, you tend to get a keen eye on how things are," he answered.

The tone of the song changed, becoming loud, the drums like a marching band. Lucy spun down like a yoyo, stopping herself at the bottom. Her choir of clones joined in at times to sing with her.

Another round of bullets hits my skin

Well, fire away 'cause today, I won't let the shame sink in

We are bursting through the barricades and

Reaching for the sun (we are warriors)

Yeah, that's what we've become (yeah, that's what we've become)

Just then she and her choir sang together, Lucy swung around with her slik.

I won't let them break me down to dust

I know that there's a place for us

For we are glorious

"Her dancing, the ballet... it's so magnificent." Erza said in awe of her grace.

"Oui," Reedus agreed. "She is making this look magnifique."

"I might have Lucy teach me dance to go with some of my other sword styles that use that..." Erza thought out loud.

"She might or might not help you out, depends if she accepts." Mira said.

Erza just shrugged.

Lucy got more extravagant and daring with her moves, sweat flying from her face, but a pure smile of joy on her face, wide eyed wonder in her eyes. Some of her clones were spinning and dancing with her as well.

When the sharpest words wanna cut me down

I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown 'em out

I am brave, I am bruised

I am who I'm meant to be, this is me

Look out 'cause here I come

And I'm marching on to the beat I drum

I'm not scared to be seen

I make no apologies, this is me

Oh-oh-oh-oh

Oh-oh-oh-oh

Oh-oh-oh-oh

Oh-oh-oh-oh

Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh, oh

This is me

This is...... truly...... a masterpiece!" Reedus said, awe in his voice at the art before him. Everyone in agreement, half the guild slack jawed.

"I-If this is just her starting... How amazing is she now...?" Bisca asked in pure awe.

"Is she a natural talent or something? She said it was her first time doing ballet." Erza said.

"Aerial Dancing," Levy corrected. "... Though it could be both."

"Yes, it does have the feel of both," Makarov said, nodding in agreement.

"Don't care!" Natsu shouted. "This is awesome~!"

"Aye Sir~!" Happy cheered in agreement.

Lucy kept dancing in the air, letting her Choir sing, singing with them in parts.

(Oh-oh-oh-oh) and I know that I deserve your love

(Oh-oh-oh-oh) there's nothing I'm not worthy of

(Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh, oh)

Lucy stopped dancing for a second, Lucy's clones vanishing. The song slowed down all of a sudden, the piano playing again, Lucy's voice being soft.

When the sharpest words wanna cut me down

I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown 'em out

This is brave, this is bruised

This is who I'm meant to be, this is me

"Was that the e-?" Gary stated, but was cut off by the music.

The song picked up again, Lucy's reappearing, and she started to dance again, more joy and happiness in her voice then put all together. She let her Choir sing, her doing back up this time.

Look out 'cause here I come (look out 'cause here I come)

And I'm marching on to the beat I drum (marching on, marching, marching on)

I'm not scared to be seen

I make no apologies, this is me

Lucy took over again, starting to slide/dance down to the stage.

When the sharpest words wanna cut me down

I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown 'em out

I'm gonna send a flood

Gonna drown 'em out

Oh

This is me

Lucy finished by sliding on the stage, her clones exploding in golden light. She was breathing hard, but had the biggest smile on her face, loving the joty this brought.

Everyone in the guild was speechless. All jaws hitting the floor.

"Holy......" Gray could only say.

"Oh my........." Mira said, covering her mouth.

"This is........." Levy said, almost dropping her mug in shock.

"I can't......" Droy said, too in awe at what he saw.

"THE! WAS! AWESOME!!!" Natsu shouted, letting out a roar of fire.

"AYE SIR!"

"DON'T RUIN THE MOMENT!!!" Everyone in the guild shouted at the two, nearly knocking them down.

"I admit, it's like music is Lucy's real passion other than pursuing other celestial spirit keys." Erza stated.

"True, Gray agreed.

"Then again, bard magic can come with any type of musical arts. The question is does music come from the heart or their soul."

"Why not both?" Romeo asked.

Makarov shrugs. "Who knows."

Lucy caught her breath, the gold lights finally fading. She walked up to the recorder, still smiling. "I think that was a great first try. I am a bit tired after that. I will need to train more to get better with them." She got to it, her smiling face all that can be seen. "I hope I can use this in my performances." She then shut it off.

The screen turned off, everyone smiling at the end.

"Spectacular." Reedus said.

"Indeed," Macao agreed.

"I cannot get enough of Lucy's performance." Levy said, stars in her eyes.

"Everytime I see Lucy's performance, the more I want to listen to her songs." Erza said, awe on her face.

"Same," Mira agreed.

"So, who's next to pick the last one for the day?" Happy asked.

"I'd say....... Reedus." Makarov chose.

"Oh? Why me monsieur?"

"I think you should have the chance to pick an art piece of Lucy's," he answered.

Reedus thought for a second, then nodded. "I guess that's fine." He got up, put the last one back, went to the cases and pulled one out of the fourth one. "'The Trail We Blaze'. Interesting."

"Wonder what that means?"

"Maybe it could mean that it's the first time we've met Lucy back at the Harbor!" Natsu said with excitement despite being tied up.

"Aye sir!"

BAM!

Natsu and Happy were hit by a giant Ice Hammer by Gray. Natsu melted the thing, then roared at him. "THE HELL WAS THAT FOR, SNOW FAIRY!?"

"One: It's because I hate you and two: I don't think that's what the song is about, idiot!"

"Want to bet, Ice Queen!? Loser pays 500 Jewels to the loser!" Natsu shouted, getting in Gray's face.

"You're o-wait hold on! Why am I making bets with a dead man walking?"

"Oh~ So you're scared I'm right, Ice Stripper~" Natsu goated on. "They you have to give me the 500 now, sense you forfeit~!"

"No way I ain't doing that a$$hole! I wanna keep living, thank you very much!"

"Sounds like you are scared." a guild member said. "To chicken to face Lucy, like you do Erza!"

"Guess he's just as cold as his powers!" another goated.

"Guess you're just not a man then," Elfman added.

Gray's right eye was twitching. "FINE! I'LL TAKE THE DAMN BET! HAPPY!?" He stopped, realizing they got to him. "... I hate all of you..."

Everyone in the guild busted out laughing at Gray losing his cool.

"Oh shut up all of you! Before I turn you all into popsicles!"

Reedus covered his mouth, trying to hold back his laughter. He placed the recording in, and went to sit down, The screen popping up again.

The video started on a nice sunny day, it was a forest trail that was being traveled on. "It works~!" Lucy said happily at her recorder. "A flying Lacrima Recorder~ Awesome~!" Just then the recorder went to the sky, and turned around, showing the Lucy that was still traveling, and had just left the day before. "I'm glad I bought this before I left home yesterday~!"

Natsu's jaw dropped, Gray smiling at the Dragon Slayer. "Well, well, well, now I'm glad I took that bet now~"

Natsu grumbled, struggling to pull out the Jewels. He got it out, grumbling, "Just take it, Ice Fairy..."

"Hah! Beat that Flame Head!" he shouted, taking the money he won.

"Yeah, yeah, laugh it up. And Put your clothes back on!"

"OH COME ON!" Gray shouted, in his boxers.

Lucy was walking along happily. "You know... I'm feeling the inspiration for a song..." Lucy then summoned a lute.

All the guild blinked at the instrument. "The hell kind of instrument is that?" Laxus asked, looking confused.

"Well now, it's rare to see someone who can play the lute," Makarov said.

"A lute?" Levy asked. "Aren't those the instruments that were before the guitar?"

"They are Levy, and what most Bards are most acquainted with," he answered.

Lucy started to playing an upbeat travel music, chanting a bit for the start, and dancing on the road as well. Other instruments behind her to play along.

Look out new world here we come

Brave, intrepid and then some

Pioneers of maximum

Audacity whose resumes

Show that we are just the team

To live where others merely dream

Building up a head of steam

On the trail we blaze

The members of Fairy Tail were bobbing their heads to the song, this one resonating with them the most.

"Mmmmmmmm, this song, it feels like...... like." Macaco struggled to say something but found it hard to find the right words.

"Feels like what Macaco?" Wakaba asked him.

"I don't know... Like what Fairy Tail means... I think."

"Like a never ending adventure?" Makavor asked, opening one eye. "Like the question, do Fairies have tails."

"You know, I felt it as well," Alzack agreed.

"Same," Bisca nodded.

"I could listen to this and not get tired of it." Elfman stated.

Lucy kept playing and dancing, animals looking at her in curiosity.

Changing legend into fact

We shall ride into history

Turning myth into truth

We shall surely gaze

On the sweet unfolding

Of an antique mystery

All will be revealed

On the trail we blaze

"Holy sh-t, she's drawing nature energy itself to her music!" Makarov shouted, eyes widened, jaw dropped in shock.

"Wait, really?" Wakaba asked in surprise.

"How is that possible?" Laxus asked, eyes widened.

"Uh... What are you guys talking about?" Natsu asked, confused, a giant anime question mark over his head.

"You moron! You don't know about natural energy?" Laxus shouted.

"Something to do with magic...?" Natsu asked, still confused. "Like what gramps said a while back when Luci joined?"

"No, nature energy and magic are completely different from each other."

"What's the difference? They both sound a lot similar to each other."

"The difference is that magic is something mages from an energy called Ethernano, the magical particles that are found in every living organism, from the atmosphere to Earth itself."

"That definitely sounds a lot like each other."

"The DIFFERENCE is that nature energy draws energy from the very Earth itself. Learning to become one with nature itself."

"I guess Lucy just has a lot of potential in lots of things," Gray said. "She just needs to know how to use it."

"She might be the most gifted mage out there," Makarov stated.

"How is it possible for a bard to draw nature energy without suffering the repercussions?"

"Maybe it's due to Lucy's Celestial magic, being connected to another world, and her not wanting to use it for selfish reasons, but to bring joy," Erza suggested.

"That could be one of the reasons Erza."

The animals started following her, surprising the mage. She smiled at them while still playing her music. The birds landed on her shoulders and head, making her giggle.

Paradise is close at hand

Shangri-la the promised land

Seventh heaven on demand

Quite unusual nowadays

Virgin vistas, undefiled

Minds and bodies running wild

In the man behold the child

On the trail we blaze

"So much nature energy tuning around her." Makarov said in awe.

"Is that even possible?" Laxus asked.

"I-It shouldn't... at least to those that aren't natural to it..." Makarov answered. "... Is Lucy that in tune with Nature Energy...?"

"I'm not sure, Master." Erza said. "It's rare to find someone like Lucy though."

"How powerful is bard magic?"

"This is beyond what normal bards can do," Makarov stated.

"Beyond?" Levy asked.

"Bards are powerful, but they've never tapped into the power of nature itself." Makarov answered.

"They never tapped the power of nature itself?"

"Lucy is the only Bard I've heard of that used Nature Energy without it affecting her negatively."

The guild was surprised.

Lucy was dancing with the animals, dancing on trees as well. Have a blast, a giant smile on her face.

The trail we blaze

Is a road uncharted

Through terra incognita to a golden shrine

No place for the traveler

To be faint-hearted

We are part of the sumptuous grand design

"Wow, this really does sound like an adventurous song and the lyrics match as well." Loki said, enjoying the song.

"It does," Droy agreed.

"Question, what do you mean that Nature energy without it affecting her negatively, Master?" Levy asked the guild master.

"You think it's easy to learn how to harness nature energy Levy?" She shook her head, no, in answer. "The answer is very simple, balance."

"Balance?"

"Yes, balance. One must know how to harness the nature energy into their magic core and draw it into their body becoming one with nature like I said before but to control the nature energy they absorb, they have to balance it with their own magical core, refining it and you'll become attune with Nature energy."

"I see. I guess Lucy can do it instinctually," Erza stated.

"But why is it dangerous?" Elfman asked.

"Because, if one uses nature energy too much and not able to balance it out. They either turn to stone, turn into an animal or something worse. The consequences of misusing mother nature's energy are very dire."

"... Goddman..." Gray said what they were all thinking.

"... So is Lucy blessed by the land or something...?" Levy asked.

"No, Lucy does it instinctually."

"... Lucy has a lot of talent..." Mira said in awe.

Wind was blowing around Lucy, the animals enjoying Lucy's music. Lucy was going to play her heart out at the end.

Changing legend into fact

We shall ride into history

Turning myth into truth

We shall surely gaze on the sweet unfolding

Of an antique mystery

All will be revealed

On the trail we blaze

Lucy ended it by playing softly at the end, the animals flying or skittering away, not before they nuzzled her. Lucy had a giant smile on her face, but had a confused look on why the animals all did that.

"It's what I thought, Lucy does it instinctually. She didn't learn or master the energy of nature but it's enough for her to use nature energy." Makarov said.

"Guess we're going to have to find a teacher for Luci then?" Cana asked the master.

"Not quite. Like I said before, Nature energy is very hard to learn, there is very limited knowledge about nature energy as not many people have practiced that art before."

"... So how's Lucy supposed to learn?" Gray asked, sounding worried. "I don't want to take the chance of her becoming a statue or animal... even if she can learn Take-Over that way... I think..."

"Do not worry Gray, I know a person who could possibly help Lucy in controlling nature energy," Majkarov said. He then had a cheeky smile. "His magic is called Green Magic. It's a magic that is in tune with Nature Energy. Best part is, he was a founding member of the guild and a Ten Wizard Saint."

"Think he can teach me a few things as well?" Droy asked, having plant magic.

"I believe so, he may help out more in your magic Droy."

Droy looked happy.

"Well that was weird..." Lucy said, having the recorder fly back to her. "Wonder what that was about?" She then turned off the recorder.

The screen turned off after that.

"That was beautiful." Erza said.

"Indeed it was," Bisca agreed.

"She's not only skilled in other musical arts but also lute which bards usually use, right?"

"They do, yes."

"Well that's the last one for the day," Makarov stated.

"Oh thank Mavis."

"Ahhhh, I wanted to see more of Lucy's performance."

"You'll get your chance tomorrow Romeo, right now other people like us have jobs."

"True, and I want to make something to sort out names to pick someone to choose songs," Makarov stated, jumping down.

"Are you going to make a chart or something master?"

"More of a wheel to pick," he answered.

"I think that can be useful."

"Can I get out now?" Erza asked.

"No."

Erza's right eye twitched. "Why not...?"

"Because you are being used as leverage against Lucy's wrath. I'm not going to tell her that you, Natsu and Happy went through her stuff without permission." Mira said.

"Well we can't stay here for however long Lucy is going to be out, so you have no choice," she stated.

"Do you think you can use your smart tactics Erza? You're 20 years behind me!"

Erza's eye just twitched, and summoned a sword that cut her bonds. "I wanted to do it the polite way, but you left me no choice. I'm heading back to the dorms now..."

"MIRA! I'LL LET YOU BE THE FIRST ONE TO CHOOSE THE FIRST SONG TOMORROW IF YOU STOP ERZA!"

Mira gave the master a flat look. "You already did that offer... And I do trust Erza more than Natsu and Happy."

"And I won't go running off," Erza stated. "And Mira is right, it's Natsu and Happy you have to worry about the most. Have them stay at the guys' dorms."

"Oh come on!" the two shouted.

"Great idea Erza. Those two can definitely be useful."

"And like I said before, I ONLY went through her closet to make sure Natsu didn't," Erza added. "So who's going to watch over them for the night?"

"I'll keep them with me," Elfman stated.

"Okay then," Erza nodded to him. "Just keep an eye on them."

"Ahhhh! Why?! Why do we have to be punished?" Natsu whined.

WHAM!

He was hit over the head by Erza, eye twitching in annoyance. "You and Happy started this... and I only went along with it because I knew you'd do something stupid..."

"Weren't you persuaded by Natsu to watch Lucy's recording?" Gray asked.

"Knowing him... He'd have made her room a mess to find the recording..." Erza said dryly. "You know how he is..."

"... True... I can't say you're wrong on that..."

"Hey I can hear you!"

"Good... It might get it through your thick skull..." the two said together.

"Oi oi, was that supposed to be a compliment or an insult?"

Everyone in the guild facepalmed at his obliviousness...

Elfman grabbed the two, heading to his place the rest heading home as well.

"Hey hey hey! Come on Elfman! We're buddies here ya'know? Can't you go easy on me?"

"Aye sir!"

"No can do you two," Elfman said. "You two really did it this time, and I'm not going to make it so that you can't get away from your punishment this time."

"Ah come on Elfman! Aren't you supposed to be a real man? Like taking up the mistakes we made?"

"A real man takes his punishment," Elfman stated. "Not place it on someone else. That's what real men do."

The two slumped, knowing Elfman wasn't going to be easy to let them go.

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(Concert)

Star-Heart (Lucy), Princess Red Heart (Kairi) and Silver Heart (Uta) were going to perform their next song, this one a more calming tune.

"Alright girls, are you ready for this?" Silver asked them.

"We are," the two nodded.

"Okay Red, you take the lead," Silver said, smiling.

"Got it, got a good slow song to play~" Red stated, smiling.

Just then magic spheres of light, a soothing electronic riff played, until a guitar started playing and violins playing, Princess Red Heart starting the song.

Princess Red Heart: I know that you're hiding things

Using gentle words to shelter me

Your words were like a dream

But dreams could never fool me

Not that easily

People were starting to light candles and light spells, a soft drum beat and piano adding to the song. Silver Heart took the next verse.

Silver Heart: I acted so distant then

Didn't say goodbye before you left

But I was listening

You'll fight your battles far from me

Far too easily

When all the lights were shining, people were waving them in the air, going along with the song. Star-Heart taking the next part.

Star-Heart: "Save your tears 'cause I'll come back"

I could hear that you whispered as you walked through that door

But still I swore

To hide the pain, when I turn back the pages

Shouting might have been the answer

What if I cried my eyes out and begged you not to depart

But now I'm not afraid to say what's in my heart

The tune and beat went up, all three singing in unison, holding their arms out to the crowd.

All Three: Though a thousand words

Have never been spoken

They'll fly to you

Crossing over the time

And distance holding you, suspended on silver wings

And a thousand words

One thousand confessions

Will cradle you

Making all of the pain you feel seem far away

They'll hold you forever

The guitar and instruments played for a while, until the song got soft again, Star-Heart taking the next verse. The crowd was still listening to the song, waving their lights.

Star-Heart: The dream isn't over yet

Though I often say I can't forget

I still relive that day

You've been there with me all the way

I still hear you say

Star-Heart moved aside to let Silver Heart take the next part.

Silver Heart: "Wait for me, I'll write you letters"

I could see how you stammered with your eyes to the floor

But still I swore

To hide the doubt when I turn back the pages

Anger might have been the answer

What if I'd hung my head and said that I couldn't wait

But now I'm strong enough to know it's not too late

All three of them started singing again, the music picking up again.

All Three: Cause a thousand words

Call out through the ages

They'll fly to you

Even though I can't see

I know they're reaching you, suspended on silver wings

Oh a thousand words

One thousand embraces

Will cradle you

Making all of your weary days seem far away

They'll hold you forever

The guitar kept playing, until all three started singing again. Each one doing a part at times.

All Three: Oh a thousand words (Silver Heart: a thousand words)

Have never been spoken (Star-Heart: Oh yeah)

They'll fly to you

They'll carry you home (Princess Red Heart: Carry you home)

And back into my arms

Suspended on silver wings (Silver Heart: On silver wings)

And a thousand words (Star-Heart: Oh)

Call out through the ages (Princess Red Heart: Call through the ages)

They'll cradle you (Silver Heart: Oh yeah)

Making all of the lonely years to only days (Princess Red Heart: Only days)

They'll hold you forever

The guitar played a bit more, and Princess Red Heart ended it, when the piano played with her to end it.

Princess Red Heart: Oh, a thousand words

Everyone clapped for the performance, loving it.

"WOOHOO!"

"THE MUSIC WAS GREAT!"

"I LOVE YOUR PERFORMANCE PRINCESS RED HEART!"

"I LOVE YOU SILVER HEART!"

"YOU'RE AMAZING STAR-HEART!"

The three girls smiled, bowing to them again.

"WE're happy you enjoyed our performance so far," Star-Heart said, waving to the crowd.

"And we still have more songs to play," Silver Heart stated, pointing to them.

"The night is still young and we still have music to play," Princess Red Heart said.

"We'll make your hearts shine like stars~!" all three shouted at the chrowed, making them all cheer.

To Be Continued...

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And that's chapter five.

Cana: "So, I'm guessing the next one's going to be Lucy and those two at the concert?"

Indeed.

Dark: YES! I'VE DONE IT! I HAVE OFFICIALLY BECAME SILVER-HEARTS MANAGER!

Uh... What are you talking about...?

Cana: "And should we be scared...?"

Dark: Oh nothing, I just only pursued my future career as idol manager and the first choice was Silver Heart, who happens to be my third choice.

Cana: "Who were your first and second...?"

Dark: Red heart and Star-Heart.

Figured. Anyways, we should end this. We hope you all enjoyed this chapter, and hope to see you in the next one. And remember, if you have a song request, please feel free to write it down for us. And with that, see you all in the next chapter.

Cana: "See ya~!"

Dark: Oh! And don't forget to recommend or suggest any future songs that we could potentially take later in the future.

Yes, that too, and with that, see you later.

Please R&R

Song 1: OST Kingdom Hearts 3: Don't Think Twice (English Version) by Utada Hikaru

Song 2: This Is Me by Keala Settle from the Greatest Showman

Song 3: The Trail We Blaze (Cover) by Annapantsu

Song 4: 1000 Words (English Version) by Jade Villalon

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