Fairy Tail
Wishes May Come True
Chapter One
AN: Just a quick note to let you know that this story is being co-authored with Meganhana08, and I think this story is going to turn out to be a great one—thanks to her great help and ideas. So please give her the your reviews as well. No flames please. I will also be putting this up on Wattpad; hopefully with a picture. If things work out right.
"Erza, are you alright? You've kinda been out of it the last couple of days." Lucy carefully asked her scarlet haired friend. She certainly didn't didn't want to agitate her more than she seemed to be.
"Hmm? Yes, I'm fine. I've just have had some strange dreams lately." Erza answered quietly, coming out of her thoughts.
"Can you tell us about them. Maybe talking about them will help." Gray replied.
"Yeah, that's what friends are for." Natsu exclaimed from his seat in the corner...surprisingly.
"I guess you guys are right. Talking might help me get things figured out." Erza answered after a moment. " For the past couple of nights, I've been having dreams of myself as a little girl. There's another girl with me; about a year younger. She looks quite a bit like me and a little shorter. In the dreams, we seem to be together a lot. I just don't know to make of these dreams." Erza related, a little frustrated.
"Could she be a good friend, or a sister?" Lucy asked after thinking about what they had been told.
"Lucy, that's it! Oh, how could I have forgotten that I have a little sister!" Erza exclaimed after a moment of thought. A sudden flash of memory had come to her.
"It was quite a while ago Erza. You both were about, what, five and six years old. And from what you've told me, you've been through a lot." Lucy replied reassuringly.
"Yes, you're right Lucy. I just hope she's still alive." Erza replied.
For the rest of the trip back to Magnolia, from the mission Team Natsu had been on; it was spent in quiet contemplation; each thinking about what they had talked about. Now that Erza thought about it, her dreams of her sister had been so real, it was like her little sister actually still alive?
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Meanwhile, back at the Magnolia train station, the incoming train slowed to a stop and a carriage door slid open to let out a council guard and a young woman, whose hands were handcuffed behind her back. Even though she knew she would eventually be caught, she still wasn't too happy about it. And she was a little nervous. She had heard about her sister; the great Titania and how tough and strict she was. What would she think of her little sister who had a few crimes set against her?!
"Alright Katsumi, let's get going! The sooner we get you settled in to jail, the sooner we can find your sister and get things sorted out for you." the council guard replied, leading his prisoner in the direction of the council's building.
"Gee, I can't wait!" the young woman now identified as Katsumi replied sarcastically.
Meanwhile another guard, going by the name of Lahar, quickly strides out of the Fairy Tail guild, heading towards the train station to meet up with Erza Scarlet and her friends. He carried a small parcel of a thin book and a letter.
After 35 minutes of waiting Lahar was happy to see the train from Shirotsume Town come in to the station. People poured out of the train once the doors opened and finally Lahar saw a red hair bob in the crowd. Hopefully that red hair was Ezra, he immediately walked towards it. He smiled once he saw that he was correct and introduced himself to the Erza and the gang.
"Excuse me, Erza Scarlet, I am Lahar, a council guard" Lahar said.
Erza fully faced the guard, "How can we help you?" she asked.
"Wait this isn't about what happened in Shirotsume Town, because I swear it was that stupid pink-haired guy's fault!" Gray exclaimed.
"Speaking of which, where is Natsu?" Lucy asked looking around.
Happy smiled and pointed at the departing train, "The train is leaving."
Lucy gasped, "We forgot Natsu on the train again! Happy why didn't you say anything?!"
"I just did" Happy smiled.
"Stupid cat" she muttered. "Go get him!"
Happy sighed and his wings sprouted out and he flew after the train.
"Sorry about that, our friend has motion sickness." Erza explained.
"It's alright and this isn't about what happened in Shirotsume Town, although we might have a conversation about that later." Lahar said looking at Gray.
"So why are you here?" Lucy asked.
"I have a letter for you Miss Scarlet, it's concerning your sister." Lahar said, handing the letter to Erza.
Lucy and Gray's eyes widened and Erza was too shocked to say anything. 'What a coincidence, I finally remembered her and once I get off the train, I immediately get news about her.' Ezra ripped open the letter and quickly read the contents.
"My sister was arrested?! For what?!"
"For stealing food and assault. I don't have the facts in yet Miss Scarlet; but I don't believe she had a choice in these matters. I can get more information about this matter for you by tomorrow.
"Very well. I will see you tomorrow then officer Lahar." Erza replied with a slight bow. She turned and started to leave when the officer drew her attention back to him.
"I almost forgot. This was in your sister possession. It's a journal I believe Katsumi was keeping. I thought it would be better in your hands, away from prying eyes." Lahar stated, handing the slim book to Erza.
"Thank you Lahar." Erza replied, taking the book out of his hand gently. He seemed to be going out of his way to help her and Katsumi. She certainly had a lot to think about before tomorrow morning.
"I must be going now Miss Scarlet. If there is anything else, please, let me know." Lahar replied as he bowed slightly.
"I understand, and I will let you know if there is." Erza answered.
"Erza, are you coming to the guild now or later?" Lucy asked as she watched the council guardman leave.
"I'll come to the guild after I dropped my stuff off at my apartment. And please, don't tell anyone else about this just yet. I need to deal with this matter and see to my sister.
"Alright Erza. We won't even tell Natsu." Gray replied. "See you in a bit. He was going to make a snide remark about the pink haired boy, but thought better of it.
"See you in a bit Erza." Lucy replied as she and Gray turned and walked away. Erza smiled at her friends and headed for her place.
Meanwhile, Natsu had just arrived at the guild and was looking around for Gray to start a fight with him. Not finding him, he tried to sneak up on Elfman with little success. He landed by a stool near the bar and picked himself up just as two of his friends came through the door.
"You just get back and you're already starting a fight Natsu." Gray replied with a smirk as he came closer to the bar.
"Yeah, you want to have a go princess?!" Natsu taunted and got in to a fighting stance.
"Not today; I'm not in the mood. For once I don't want Erza knockng me unconscious when she gets here." Gray answered and sat down at the bar. "I'd like a glass of ice water please Mira."
"Coming up Gray." Mira replied and turned around to grab a glass off the shelf behind her.
"Where is Erza? I thought she would come in with you the two of you."
"Erza's dropping her things off at her place; she'll be here soon. A council guard delivered a message to her at the..." Lucy started with excitement, but was interrupted when she felt a gentle kick on her leg.
"Lucy!" Gray warned with a scowl.
"What's going on you two?" Mira asked as she saw Lucy flinch at her near slip.
"Erza doesn't want anyone to know right now. She'll tell everyone when she's ready." Gray replied with a sigh. "Let's just say it's good news...with bit of a hitch."
Just then, their favorite red head came through the doors with the small book in her hand. Erza headed straight up to the master's office to discuss the mission she had been on with her friends. Ten minutes later she came out and walked down the stairs to the bar.
"I would like to have a piece of cake and tea please Mira. I'll be over be over there." Erza replied in a slightly distant voice.
"Of course Erza. I'll have both to you in a minute." 'She must be thinking about what's in that little book.' Mira answered, gazing at her friend for a moment before going to fill the order. She felt an unwanted presence following her as she neared the table and turned her head to see who it was.
"Natsu, leave before I have to hurt you!" Erza growled as she sat down in a quiet corner where no one bother her...hopefully.
Natsu was taken aback, "Leave? What on earth did I do? He asked.
"Fine, stay but no fighting! Save that for the quests."
"Whoa, what crawled up her butt?" Natsu whispered to Gray.
"Maybe she's pissed about your damn motion sickness." Gray answered.
"If Erza wasn't angry, I would make you eat those words." Natsu said as he glared at Gray.
As she opened the front cover of the small book, a note fell out. Picking it up the warrior woman put it to the side and started reading the book. Erza gasped softly as she read her sister's journal, detailing her sad life. Erza felt the need to cry but she didn't want to do it in front of the guild the last thing she wants is for them to think of her as a weakling.When she was done, Erza let out a sigh with a slow shake of her head.
"You've been through a lot Katsumi. I'm here to help you get things straightened out now." Erza replied quietly to herself as she finished off her tea and cake. She took her plate and cup up to the bar. "I'll see everyone some time tomorrow. I have a few things I need to do in the morning."
"Are you alright Erza?" Mira asked, concerned. She could see the pain in her friend's eyes and figured it had to do something that was something to do with whatever was in the small book.
"I'll be fine Mira. I just need to be alone tonight." Erza answered with a small, sad smile. She quickly turned and left the guild before her emotions took over.
Natsu smirked devilishly as he looked at Gray and then shoved him off his stool. He knew he was safe from Erza's wrath.
"Oh, now it's on flame brain." Gray growled as he stood up and lunged at the pink haired boy who dodged. And so the fight was on until Mira stopped it; in her own special way. (if you get what I'm saying here ;))
