Chapter 3: Magic

(October 16, X770) (Fairy Tail Guild)

The next morning Law stood with Master Makarov ready to become an official member of Fairy Tail. "Where do you want your emblem law? And what color?" Asked Makarov as he held the magic stamp.

"Right here master. Make it black please." Answered Law Pointing to his inner left forearm. Nodding Makarov went ahead and stamped the emblem upon the guild's newest recruit.

"Welcome to the Fairy Tail family Law. NOW LET US CELEBRATE OUR NEWEST RECRUIT." Makarov announces to the entire guild, and they respond back.

"YEAHHHHHHH"

(3 Hours later) 

Everyone was still drinking and eating in celebration of their newest member. They drank, ate, and fought. Law was laughing at their antics as he sat beside Laxus. 

'They don't really need a reason to party but I'm glad they're doing this for me.' Law thought to himself with a kindred smile on his face. 

Seeing Macao and Wakaba walk up to him and Laxus with a smile on their face and in one breath they both say "Welcome to Fairy Tail Law"

"Thanks, you guys. I appreciate the warm welcome." Was Law's response to them. No one got the chance to say anything else as Laxus had beaten them to it with his question. "So Law, now that you're an official member of the guild. What kind of magic do you use?" Overhearing the question Makarov turned to where the conversation was taking place. He wanted to know the reason that Rosinante had to make sure Law was separated from Doflamingo.

"Oh, I use Operation Magic. It's pretty cool don't you think?" Was Law's nonchalant response. The others had no idea what magic he was talking about seeing as they never heard of it. However, Makarov was a different story. Having been a guild master for so long he had extensive knowledge about all sorts of magic. That includes lost magic as well. Which would explain the shocked look on his face.

'Operation magic. How does he know such magic? To my understanding Operation magic is a lost type of magic. The same as Dragon Slaying magic, God Slaying magic, and many others. All records regarding how to learn and master it was lost to history.' Makarov thought to himself for a couple of minutes as Law went on to answer his guild mates' questions.

"Well, it's actually really difficult to learn Operation Magic Macao. You have to have extensive knowledge about the human body and how it operates. You'd have to know everything about every organ, blood vessel, and muscle." Law listed off all the requirements as the others just stared at him in bewilderment. "You would also need to possess a high level of surgical skills to be able to use it." Law finished the insane list of requirements to use his magic.

'All of these are just the requirements' Was the thought of everyone in the guild as they all had a drop of sweat on the back of their heads. "Are you saying you know all this stuff?" Wakaba was the one to ask having a hard time believing that a 10-year-old boy can know all of this.

Law gave him a simple look as he gave him a simple answer. "Yeah of course I do."

A shocked look overtook the guild members as their master asked his question.

"Where did you learn how to use Operation Magic Law? Did someone teach it to you?" 

Law turned to Makarov and nodded. "Yes master, it was my grandfather who taught it to me. He tried to teach my dad but he wasn't any good at magic, so he took advantage of all the medical knowledge he learned and became a doctor.'

"Wait does that mean Operation magic is a type of healing magic?" Macao was the one who asked this question. "Well, it can heal injuries by boosting your magic to fasten your body's natural healing process. It can also boost your body's ability to naturally absorb Ethernano to recover lost magic and in turn, use that magic to help you recover." Everyone had a look of fascination at Law. Makarov was also surprised, He knew that Operation Magic was a type of healer magic but that was it. There was no explanation regarding how.

Law continued to explain. "Although both ways of healing depend on the patient's current state. If someone exhausts their magic then I won't be able to heal any physical injuries unless I use my own magic. As for absorbing Ethernano if you're exhausted physically I would have to use my own stamina to help you recover Ethernano." 

Seeing the confusion on some faces, Law tries to simplify it for them. "Basically, I can boost your magic to heal you and boost your body to recover your magic. It's a loop. My magic boosts your magic to boost your body's natural healing and my magic boosts your body's absorption of Ethernano to recover your magic." 

Realization dawns on their faces as they now understand how Law's Operation magic works. But looks like Law was not done explaining. 

"If your body is exhausted I boost your magic to heal it. If your magic is exhausted boost your body's stamina to recover it. If you exhaust both then I use my own to help you recover either one." Now it had seemed that Law was finished.

"That's a pretty useful magic you got there Law. But that's not all there is to it, is there my boy?" Makarov asked much to the confusion of the others.

"Wait there's more to it?" Wakaba asked.

"How much more?" Macao asked.

"Well, there is still the operating part of my magic that I haven't explained yet. But this might be easier to show you." Law grabbed a knife as he stood up and walked to the middle of the guild hall. He motions for everyone to step back. Law then raises his hand.

"Room" Was the only word uttered by law as a blue sphere emerged from his palm around five meters in diameter. 

Murmurs and whispers were the reactions Law had received from his guildmates.

"Do I have a volunteer to step in?" Law asked.

Although they were all curious no one wanted to be the guinea pig. 

"Just get in there." Macao was pushed into the sphere by Wakaba. "Damn it, why the hell did you push me?" Macao raged at his best friend. Wakaba's response was a shrug and a puff from his cigarette.

"It's ok Macao. You won't feel any pain." Law assured him. "Just raise your hand to your side for me." Was the instruction law had given and Macao complied hesitantly.

Law simply raised the knife he was holding and swiped it down at Macao's arm. What had transpired next put a shock on everyone's face, Macao's was turning blue. Although the knife in Law's hand made no contact with Macao, his arm had been severed from his body.

"AHHHHHHHH MY ARMMMM, YOU CUT OFF MY ARMMMMMM" Macao wailed as he fell to the ground holding the stump where his arm used to be.

"WHAT THE HELL DID YOU DO LAW?" Wakaba asked furiously at the boy. 

The rest of the guild looked as if they were ready to pounce on Law as he desperately tried to calm them down. 

"Wait wait he's fine. Macao look at me. Do you feel any pain?" Law asked him. Macao took a minute to calm down as he looked at Law speechless.

"Well Macao, Do you feel any pain?" Makarov asked him as he was now fully sober and standing at the edge of the sphere.

"Uhh, no... I... I don't feel any... pain." Macao replied with a surprised look on his face. He stood up and felt the stump where his arm should be. "There isn't any blood either. What the heck is going on?" He asked.

"Would you care to explain this to us Law?" Makarov asked with a firm tone. 

"Yes, master. This is the main ability of my Operation magic. It creates an operation room which is this sphere you see. Within here I can perform medical operations and surgeries. I can cut open the human body and separate the limbs of my patient. Actually, Macao can still feel his arm and control it as if it were still attached to his body. There is no bleeding or pain because it allows me to fully treat my patient. As long as he remains within my Room he will be fine. If he steps outside the Room, however... well you can guess what will happen." Law explained his ability to his guildmates. Some of them had fearful expressions while some were cautious. 

Macao kept opening and closing his fist. "Woah he's right I can still control my arm." 

"That's so cool Law."Laxus exclaimed.

The firm look on Makarov softened as he asked Law another question. "Are you able to put it back?" Law nodded as he picked up Macao's arm and placed it back as if nothing had happened. Macao moved his arm around a bit and was satisfied as he found nothing wrong with it.

Law retracted his Room and just stood there in silence. Waiting for anyone to say anything. Law was fearful that they would kick him out of the guild. 

A smile formed on Makarov's face as he spoke to Law. "That's quite the ability you have my boy. Make sure to nurture it well." Law was surprised by Master Makarov's reaction. What surprised him even more was the reaction of everyone else. They were all just talking among themselves and nodding to each other. 

"So kid, you said that you can do all of this within the spheres you make. What about outside? Can you do them outside of the spheres?" Wakaba was the one who asked.

Shaking his head Law answered him. "No. I can only perform my surgeries or healing as long as I am within my Room." Wakaba just shakes his head in understanding. 

"Well I'll admit it, that's pretty damn awesome." As soon as he said that the others just erupted in agreement and laughter. They were all complementing Law on learning Operation Magic and how difficult it must have been for someone so young.

Law simply smiled as he listened to them.

Makarov sat back on the counter with a drink in his hand and in deep thought. 'It's an interesting kind of magic that's for sure. It seems that it's meant for those in the medical field. If Law manages to master this magic he would become an incredibly powerful wizard. I know now why Rosinante had to get Law away from Doflamingo. If Doflamingo managed to control Law he would have convinced him to perform the immortality operation thus giving him eternal youth. It's a terrifying thought. We are fortunate that Rosinante managed to get Law away. Now it is up to me to protect him until he is ready to protect himself.' Makarov downs his drink. He glances at Law and sees Laxus showing Law his lightning magic with a smile on their faces.

"Rest in peace Rosinante. Your death was not in vain my child." Makarov downs the rest of his drink before getting another.