Chapter One.
A missive for help.
I was walking with Ultear and Merudy. For days, we have been walking toward the principality of Veronica where Zeref had been spotted. I had left Crocus immediately after the end of the Grand Magic Game. If I had stayed longer, it would have become really difficult to hide the feelings I had for her. I loved her, I loved her more than my own life, but I had taken a decision and I had to stick to it. I couldn't allow myself to love someone who walks in the light and Erza Scarlet was shining so brightly that she could blind the blind.
If I had acted selfishly, I would have kissed her that day, not so long ago, after we had fallen off the hill, but I couldn't; she deserved better, better than me. To deserve her friendship, I had to seek redemption by destroying evil and I was determined to succeed. If losing my life meant that she could live in a safest place; It would enough for me. However, her face, her hair and her body were following me everywhere. They were haunting me, by days and by nights, forming dreams as well as nightmares. I would do anything for her well being.
One night, when we stopped to set our camp for the night, I saw something flying toward us. I stood up. I wondered what it was. I saw a bird coming our way. Few minutes after, the bird came to rest on my shoulder. Quickly, Ultear approached me and looked the bird. She saw a message attached to its paw. She detached it slowly and gave it to Merudy who had joined us. The pink haired girl unfolded the message and she looked at it. Seconds after, she gave it to me.
''This is addressed to you.'' she said to me quickly as she gave me the piece of paper.
Without waiting, I took the note and I read it.
Jellal,
We need you to come back to Magnolia right now. Something's wrong with Erza! She is not herself. We think only you can set things right. Hurry up, you dumb ass...
Natsu.
I read the missive another time. What could be wrong with Erza? Fortunately, Natsu had not said that it was a matter of life and death. So, she was safe and that's all that mattered to me. I really wondered what could require my help so promptly. If Natsu had tried to find me and had asked for my help, it must really be important.
''I am going to Magnolia tomorrow morning.'' I said to my two companions, firmly.
''What's going on?'' asked Ultear promptly, a bit worried.
Instead of answering her question, I gave her Natsu's message.
''Do you want us to go with you?'' asked me Ultear, seriously.
''It won't be necessary. I am not planning on staying long, but I have to go. Natsu wouldn't ask for my help if it wasn't utterly necessary. Keep looking for Zeref, I'll come back as soon as I can.'' I said, before lying down onto the ground.
Looking at the stars, I thought about Erza. What could be wrong with her? Could she be injured and Natsu didn't tell me about it? I really hoped not... Whatever it was, I would found out soon.
I'd really liked to know what you think about it?