Draco felt Master Erza hug her and say that she had suspected what she had been researching but didn't mention it to anyone because she knew that Draco was trying to do the right thing and that she was proud of her. Draco nodded in understanding and took a deep breath. Draco said, "I have been gathering Dark Magic artifacts and researching them for 8 years." Lucy put her hand over her mouth when she learned of Draco's secret. Lucy was furious, Draco should have known better! Levy asked, "Why would you be doing something so dangerous? Dark Magic is unpredictable and it could hurt you very badly, or kill you, or make you end up like Zeref!" Draco took another deep breath and replied, "Because I wanted to create spells that could protect people and counter Dark Magic and...I wanted to find a way to break my Uncle's curse... I was fully prepared to recieve whatever consequinces I recieved for researching such dangerous magic."<br/><br/>Draco continued, "During these 8 years, I have actually managed to create about 22 counter spells and spells that protect people from Dark Magic. So far I have created counter and protection spells for Dark Magic Manipulation Spells, Torture Spells, Corruption Spells, some Infection Spells, a few Corruption Spells, a small number of Death Spells, and one Demonic Spell."<br/><br/>Draco sighed and said, "Though I admit that I haven't found a cure for Zeref's curse yet... I kept my research a secret not only because it was dangerous and I didn't want to be talked out of it but also... because I was scared of being kicked out of the guild, of being called out as a freak or an aspiring Dark Wizard, of being feared and rejected by everyone." Draco drew in a shakey breath and continued, "I was more worried about the small things than the results that would actually have a big impact on my life and the lives of my guildmates, my family. I was willing to do almost anything to find a way to protect people from Dark Magic and cure those cursed by it... even if it meant losing everyone's trust... I'm so very sorry for keeping this a secret for so long..." Draco got on her hands and knees as she bowed her head as she apologized to everyone.<br/><br/>Draco heard what James said and her eyes widened in horror as her fears came true. Draco felt angry at James, he was always pulling stunts like this. Draco heard Cain's voice as well and stood back up and in the blink of an eye was standing between the two wizards.<br/><br/>Draco made Cain let go of James' neck and said in an eerily calm voice, "That's enough Cain, I can handle myself." Once Cain listened to her and his hand changed back to normal she turned to James. Draco put a hand on his shoulder and said in a cold but calm voice, "I would watch what you say to me if I were you. Remember, when you were fighting Fenrir in the stadium and I flung you into the wall? I was being gentle, and I barely used any of my strength on New Years Eve when I beat you in arm wrestling. Pull something like this again with anyone and I might not be so gentle next time." There was no hint of arrogance or boasting in her words, only cold, hard truth. Draco then let go of James and walked out of the guild hall.<br/><br/>Draco had gone to her Mansion Art Studio and continued to work on the stained glass windows for the Oshiro family. Draco had already finished the Dragon God window and was now working on the<a class="postlink" href="http://s468.photobucket.com/user/neoseptem/media/Shop%20Pictures/Wolf_small.png.html">black wolf</a>window. Draco had wasted enough time as it was on the Winter Carnival and on her research. She needed to get back to work.