A Distant Day's Promise

A.N) Why I wrote this? Mystogan doesnt get enough love.

Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN FAIRY TAIL!

Memories of the Tide

"You are not fit to be my son!"

The boy stood there with a hard stoned face, his blue locks hanging threatingly in his hazel eyes. "I dont want to be if you'll resort to this madness!"

The girls in the room both had diffrent reactions. The red-head stood with the King and the white haired girl made sure she was on the boy's side.

"If that is your decision, Jellal. Then you will be locked up knowing Kuroki's execution will be on your concious! Guards!" Jellal grabbed the white-haired girl's hand and started running like no tomorrow. "Run as fast as you can Kuroki, and dont look back!" He yelled. The girl nodded, trying to lift her dress as she went. Her soft voice was just a whisper but the young man heard her words clearly.

"Im with you, Jellal."

"Kuroki. Kuroki, wake up."

Mystogan nudged the girl who was sleeping on his lap. She was stretched across the train seats, using him as a pillow.

Kuroki sat up dazedly, but once she saw it was her companion she sighed in relief and grabbed her staff. It was just a simple purple pole that extended when she activated her magic. But for now it was short enough to fit comfortably in her pocket.

Mystogan noticed her unease but didnt ask. She would tell him when she was ready. She always did.

"Jellal-sama. Im still tired." Mystogan sighed but couldnt contain his small smile. Kuroki's black cloak swished lazily as her hand clenched Mystogan's like a small child. She yawned and nuzzled on his left arm, while still walking. He chuckled and playfully pushed her back up so she wont fall on her face. "Come on, Kuro-chan. We just have to check in with Master Makarov and then we can go to sleep." Five minutes later, or in Kuroki's case, infinity, the two arrived at the guild after hours.

"Master. Thank you for coming out so late." Mystogan said politely when he spotted the old man at the bar. It was well after midnight. "Nighty night, Jii-chan." Kuroki whispered, falling asleep at the bar. Mystogan sighed and shook his head. The nerve of that girl.

Makarov just chuckled and handed him a sheet of paper. "Here's a mission I thought would suit you. Though it might be a bit to much for Kuroki, it was the only thing I could find in that region you requested." Mystogan again thanked him and read over the request. Like Master predicted it was a bit to graphic for his Kuroki's eyes to see. But he didnt want to leave her out of his sight either. Oh the decisions...

"Master Makarov. If I leave Kuroki home for a day or so she will be ok right?" He questioned, obviously concerned for the sleeping girl. He thought of her as a sister, the girl was four years younger than him. He trusted her with his life and always made sure she was safe. He didnt know if not having an eye on her was keeping her safe. She was always next to him, holding on to his cloak so she wouldnt get lost.

What would happen if Kuroki got lost searching for him?!

Makarov noticed the concern etched into Mystogan's eyes and sighed. The ninteen year old was just staring at the sleeping fifteen year old.

"I give you my word that Kuroki will be protected."

What made Kuroki so special to Mystogan, he didnt know. But he did know that if she hadnt befriended him, she would still be living a normal life back home and not on the run. As Dutchess Kuroki.

Carrying the small girl to their apartment, Mystogan let out a sigh. He dragged her into his mess and theyve been outcasts for six years. It wasnt her fault, she didnt rebel against his father. And now she suffered a curse.

She was loosing her sight with each year being away from Edolas.

"Jellal-sama...? Were are you going?"

Mystogan sighed and ruffled her hair. Throwing her blanket over her, he headed towards the door. "Go to sleep. I'll be back." Mystogan opened the door and walked out. "Jellal, wait!" Kuroki yelled but he was already gone. "...Take me too."

Kuroki sighed and snuggled back in bed.

"Im not blind yet, I can handle myself."

Her dreams were filled by torture. Torture from the Fairy Hunter, Erza Knightwalker. She enflicted pain on her just becase she followed the ex-prince.

"You will follow his majesty's orders."

"My...leagence lies...with...the Prince of Edolas."

Erza punched her in the gut. Kuroki spit up blood. "He is not our prince! And you have no right to call yourself Dutchess. Your a disgrace to the royal family! That family adopted you out of the kindness of their heart and this is how you treat them? By betraying your kingdom?!" Kuroki laughed. "Damn straight. They just used me as a substitue for their own daughter so if there is a war, I'll be sent out. How lucky I am!" Erza again punched her and grabbed her sword. "Hanging around with that so called "Prince" will cost you your life."

"I understand that perfectly, sister."