Chapter 18: Reality and Imagination

                                    

                                          

CHAPTER-18
*Team Reality*
They sped through the vast land so they could get into the kingdom before curfew. The wind rushed past their ears and a peaceful silence was spread as they rode.
They neared the closed drawbridge and Natsu took something from his pocket and shined it on the glass mirror on top signaling that the king was arriving. 
All the men on top of the tower saw a sight that put them in confusion. They saw the Queen of Imagination with their King, both of them bloody and their clothes shredded. They opened the gate and the horse gapolled down the streets.
Lucy felt  strong yang energy wash over her yin energy. The streets were filled with gasps as the pair rode through.
They finally arrived at the palace. Makarov was waiting with thousands of questions in his head. Natsu got down and to everyone's surprise helped Lucy down too. 
Natsu turned to Makrov and said " Questions can be asked later, first find me a doctor for her."  Makrov nodded his head in confusion and escorted Lucy to a doctor.
*After some time* 
Natsu was in his office after washing up and waiting for Lucy and Makrov to come. The door opened and Lucy walked inside fully cleaned and dressed in the preserved clothes from the time of Magnolia.
Natsu looked up and asked " How is your wound?"  Lucy replied "the doctor did a good job of stitching it up so I think I should be fine and the clothes are fine too."  
Lucy said " I explained to Makrov and he said he would prepare a room for me so we can start the research tomorrow."  Natsu nodded and Lucy left the room. 
*Team Imagination* 
After a long journey the two young royals, Erza and Jellal arrived at the gate of Imagination. Erza got down her horse and went to speak with the guards.
The guards gave both Jellal and Romeo a strange look but opened the gate. They all rode into the city and arrived at the palace. Erza explained the situation to Porlyusica and came back to them.
" Well you and Romeo both will be given a room in the palace to stay at as Porlyusica doesn't trust you to behave if you stayed at one of the inns" said Erza. 
" Well I guess that makes sense...when will the training and planning start?" enquiered back Jellal.
" We can start tomorrow since it is already night. We should all get some rest" said Erza. " Wait then what are me and Wendy supposed to do in the meanwhile?" questioned Romeo.
Both Erza and Jellal looked at the curious eyes of Romeo and Wendy and said " Well you weren't given a specific task so I guess you two can research in the library and Wendy, you will continue  your princess classes with Porlyusica." 
Both Romeo and Wendy nodded. Erza went to her office and Wendy was escorted to her room.Jellal and Romeo were also escorted to the room they were provided.