Solomon's Child (Fairy Tail Fanfic)

Solomon's Child Part 29

Despite not having the memories to back up her assumption, Lucy was fairly certain that she would be grateful regardless for the harsh element training she had received back at the Institute. It was hot, it was so very hot. The blonde mage could only assume that wherever this place known as Tenrou Island was located, it was clearly close to the equator, if not right on top of it. Nearly everyone on board had changed into some form of swimsuit in order to avoid suffering from heatstroke, the sole exception being the Master who had simply changed into a floral shirt.

And that wasn't even mentioning the motion sickness. While it was true that she had specifically brought the younger dragon slayer as her partner specifically for her supports spells, Lucy had asked that Wendy conserve her magic energy until they were closer to their destination.

Which of course led to her doing the only thing she could do, laying sprawled out on the deck. "...Uwughh...t-to think that S-class mages must endure such suffering to obtain their rank...I have a newfound respect for Erza...at least, I think I do."

"U-um, I don't think that this is really part of the test yet." Wendy commented from just off to Lucy's side, the blunette resting her head against the table in an attempt to cool down, Levy sitting at the same table in the same attempt to escape the heat.

"You ok there Lu? You look kinda pale." Levy couldn't help but ask as the blonde couldn't help but groan pathetically once again.

"...No, I'm not." Lucy finally admitted as she turned her attention to her junior slayer. "Wendyyy...help."

"Oh! Of course, Lucy! Hang in there!" Wendy half shouted as she leapt up out of her chair. More than happy to prove to Lucy that the blonde hadn't made a mistake in asking Wendy to partner up with her.

"Wendy...m-me too..." Natsu called out from the front of the ship as she wobbled around almost drunkenly.

However, Wendy shook her head in denial. "Sorry Natsu, but since I'm Lucy's partner and you're our competition I can't help you today. I'm so sorry." The sky dragon slayer apologized as her Troia spell took effect, Lucy springing back to her feet, nodding in satisfaction, and placing a comforting hand on the younger girl's head, Wendy squeaking slightly in surprise.

"Much better. Thank you, Wendy." Lucy said with a grateful, heartfelt, smile on her lips. The younger slayer blushing at the honest praise.

"Y-your welcome!"

"...Traitors..." Natsu eventually growled as he staggered over to where Loke was sitting, the light elemental warily watching the fire dragon slayer approach.

"Natsu, I get that your seasick, but could you at least try and not loose your lunch on the rest of us ya know?" The brown-haired mage complained as Natsu leaned over the side of the ship, the noises coming from his mouth causing Lucy's own stomach to perform its own acrobatic feats.

So, she was more than happy to respond when Wendy got her attention. "Umm...Lucy? Do you think we should make some more strategies? Maybe get ready for the fight?"

"Unnn...no, we should be fine for the moment." Lucy declared after a moment of thought. "Without knowing exactly what the first test is going to entail wasting our energy preparing for it would be a determent rather than a boon."

"O-oh." The blue haired slayer muttered as she fidgeted in her seat. "I just...I don't wanna disappoint you. You could have picked anyone to be your partner and they'd probably be a better choice than me...you could have even picked Tiria if you wanted to, but you asked me to be your partner. I just...I don't want to drag you down with me because I couldn't keep up."