Lucy's POV

By the end of my explanation, Loke's eyes are wide.

"Of all things, I never would've thought you'd turn out to be a dragon slayer."

He stands up.

"This is big news, Lucy. You can't hide it forever. You have to tell everyone."

I sighed.

Why was he telling me this?

I knew this.

"Lucy..."

I look up at him.

"Don't be afraid." He says, fading away.

That Night...

"My dear Lucy, I'm very sorry about your mother."

I hug my aunt, tears rolling down my face.

"I miss her so much!" I yell, hugging my aunt's legs.

She pats me on the shoulder.

"There, there... I miss her too."

A flash in my eyes brings me back to that table.

"Lie down, Lucy. This shouldn't hurt too much!"

She smirks evilly.

"Auntie, what are you doing?"

"Honey, I'm just giving you something to keep you safe! You'll be safe, Lucy!"

Maybe it was her grief that made her go insane...

I feel a rush of pain wavered through my body, waking up.

I put a hand over my mouth, tears streaming down my face.

Go away...

Leave me alone!

I whine, looking at my other hand through the darkness.

I was trembling.

It felt like she was still there, right in front of me.

I imagined her standing there, grabbing my hand, pulling me back to that room.

"Lucy..." I hear her menacing voice say.

"Lucy!"

A bright light flickers on, snapping me out of it.

I turn to see Gray and Erza beside my bed, worried looks on their faces.

"What happened? Why are you crying?" Gray asks.

I lean towards my friends, pulling them into a hug.

Then, I just let my tears flow.

I feel their arms as they return the hug, comforting me.

"Shhh, shhh... you're okay now." Erza says.

I nod, pulling away.

"Do you want us to stay with you?" She asks.

I shake my head.

"G-go ahead and get some sleep. I'll be fine." I say.

They look at me worriedly before returning to their own beds.

When Erza turns off the light, I get up, sneaking my way into the bathroom.

I shut the door.

My hand still tingles.

Could it be...?

I think about how Natsu lights his fists up.

Suddenly, a round, magenta light emanates off my hand.

Celestial Dragon magic...

I was evolving, my body starting to adapt with the power.

I was becoming a true Celestial Dragon Slayer.