It had been almost a year since the former Oracion Seis joined Crime Sorciere. Everyone seemed to be on better terms with Jellal, the man who enslaved the former dark guild at the Tower of Heaven. They used their real names again though calling them by their codenames was alright as well.
It was early spring as the guild wandered around as they searched for Zeref from leads. Almost like a wild goose chase to Midnight but he didn't complain to much. After all, he was somewhat free. The trees rustled as his sloth-like tendencies made him want to curl up under a cool, shady tree and rest. They have been walking for a while so a short break wouldn't hurt.
"Mind if we stop and take a break Jellal?" Midnight asked. He never asked for much, especially from Jellal.
Jellal noticed the Nightmare mage looked more tired than usual. "Sure, I suppose it couldn't hurt. There's an abandoned Inn not to far away, can you hold out until then?"
Midnight's eyebrow rose up to Jellal's question. An abandoned Inn? He wondered how Jellal knew about it but then again it is Jellal.
"I can manage until we get there.." Midnight said in a quite tone. He still doesn't trust Jellal but even if the Inn was abandoned, it's better than nothing.
"An Inn you say? I'm assuming you've been there before. Any futons or secret food supplies? There better be a bath!" Angel said in a bitchy tone. Angel hated not bathing, they all could use one.
"I have. It's more like a secret base, there is running water and there is futons in the rooms. They could use a washing before use of course." Jellal answered calmly to the Angelic Mage.
"Thank the heavens! Finally something good has come of this useless goose chase!" Angel was far more excited to get to the Inn than Midnight. It was almost a gift of relaxation.
They trudged along as night began to fall. They reached the Inn before the sun set beyond the horizon. Midnight sighed in relief, he finally gets to rest. He thought to himself, took a whole fucking day to get here, not to far my ass Jellal!
Angel rushed in before anyone else and started rummaging through the Inn. "I'll wash the futons..you all can relax if you like." Jellal said. He was beat down but it's the least he could do. "I'll help you." Meredy chimed in. They went in and started pulling out the bedding to wash with a silent sense of gratitude from the rest. The night grew as Midnight sat in the corner of the room resting his eyes hoping to eat, shower, and finally sleep.
Everyone got cleaned up as Midnight dozed off. He felt a familiar nudge. "Hey..Macbeth..wake up. You should probably get in the shower before Sorano does. You know how long she takes." Cobra said quietly. Midnight popped open an eye. "Thanks Erik.." With that Midnight stood up.
"Erik what the fuck?! I was going to get in the bath!" Angel exclaimed. "Macbeth hadn't gotten a shower yet Sorano. You take forever and he wouldn't get one." Erik said haughtily. With that Angel tossed some loose strands of her silver hair over her shoulder. Macbeth watched Angel toss her hair at the corner of his eye before turning to Cobra. Cobra nodded as he read Midnight's thank you thought. Midnight and Cobra were really close. So close that Cobra doesn't have to read his thoughts to know what he feels or thinks. Midnight went up stairs to the only usable bathroom and started to fill the tub with hot water. He decided to relax a bit instead of showering, he was tired. As the tub filled, Midnight went over to the sink and washed off his make up and took down his side braid and put his hair beads on the counter. He disrobed his garments and hung his coat over a rack next to his clean towel. Jellal didn't just do the bedding, he did the towels too. Earlier as they headed to the Inn Jellal had said this would be a week vacation to blow off some steam and relax, Midnight actually was pleased with Jellal for once. He stepped into the tub with a large sigh of pleasure as the heat instantly warmed his cold body. This little vacation was going to be great, almost like a tiny taste of heavenly freedom.