Fire And Ice

Chapter 1 - Stand Up

I gritted my teeth pulling the strap tighter on to my shoulder, gasping as I felt the material dig within my palm. I narrowed my eyes, pulling harder as I looked forward, don't give in. I mentally spoke to myself, feeling the weight behind, it made the rope slip from my fingers.

I widened my eyes as one of the men locked eyes with the person behind me, Erza crouched down covering her head looking above.

"You piece of shit." I clenched my fist, watching as Erza tears spilled on to her cheeks. His raised the whip above his head, aiming down to her. Seconds away from hitting her I gripped it within my fingers he struggled with my grip.

"W-What." I glared at him as I stood in front of Erza. "Don't hit her." He gritted his teeth, raising his foot to kick me. Blocking the effortless kick I pulled the whip down, slamming him hard into the ground.

Suddenly it had caused everything to stop, the movements were silenced and the heavy footsteps echoed towards me. I locked eyes with Jellal, seeing Erik standing far with clenched fists.

I closed my eyes, turning around. I had seen the whips within my vision. It was only a matter of time we fight back, for now I will endure it.

"A-Amaryllis." Erza spoke with horror, she had warned me to stop protecting her. But I couldn't I wasn't simply going to get strong without protecting the ones I love.

Jellal tried to pull me away, trying to switch spots with me. But he was kicked in the side, making him fly beside to Erza. Gritting my teeth, I picked up the brick throwing it at the man, I was going to get hell and I knew it might as well use the time well.

I felt the hot wind splitting pain explode on my back, m-my wounds haven't recovered yet. Feeling the sharp heels dig into my back I collapsed to my knees, I gasped as the kick landed into my rib cage. Feeling the blood escape my lips as it happened, hearing the gasp of Erza I caught a glance of her as the men gathered around me.

Losing the strength to stand I gave in for the time being, feeling the whips and tearing of skin happen. I waited until hours, minutes or was it seconds that passed by. "Wouldn't be surprised if she just dead this time." Hearing the sobs, I reached out to Erza.

W-Why do you still cry? Erza don't shed your tears yet.

Feeling my body becoming sore by the moment, my body was being dragged my vision had become limited with the swelling in my eyes.

Seeing Erza and Jellal I gave them a kind smile, Jellal tried to reach out for me but was stopped by Simon who gritted his teeth.

"Amaryllis." Erik spoke, Rob had stood beside him. "See you later." I whispered lowly.

2 Hours Later

"Here's you little friend." I was thrown roughly to the ground, feeling the soreness in my skin I closed my eyes for a second, "Amaryllis." Feeling everyone crowd around me, I opened my eyes. To see the tears spilling, "hey don't cry." I laughed, coughing mid way.

"A-Amaryllis, nee-san." Shou cried, I groaned mentally as I felt the tugging pain in my ribs. "Don't get up." Erza ran over to me, I gave her a light wink.

"Did you honestly think that was anything." I coughed lightly, rubbing the small portions of blood away. "I swear to god, I will kill all of them." I clenched my fist, locking eyes with Erza. She breathed out, Jellal made his way to my side.

"Amaryllis, you can't do that." He yelled at me, I smiled at him. Trying to be a big brother I see.

"I can't take it. Treating us like this is beyond cruel, I will stand up because if not will this nightmare ever end." He gulped looking down know my words were true.

"Tomorrow." Erza spoke lightly, I grinned larger.

"We are going to escape," I said.

"Nee-san, over here." Shou looked behind at me, I noticed her standing behind all of us, she looked down with clenched fist.

We were in the middle of escaping, this morning I had looked for Erik but he had already disappeared and I couldn't find him. Searching for hours and hours I couldn't find him.

"W-What if they find us." She looked at me with tear-filled eyes, "if they do I will take them on." I raised my fist, letting the fire engulf my fist.

"You know I won't let you do that, Amaryllis. We almost lost our freedom and our future dreams. So let's go." I tugged her hand pulling her along with me, she smiled at me.

Hearing the loud clattering noise ahead, I looked forward. Seeing the men gripping the whips with a large smirk. Oh no.

"Thought you could escape?" The warden laughed loudly, he gripped on to Shou's hair lifting him. I gritted my teeth, locking eyes with him.

"Let him go!" I shouted, Shou looked at me with a swollen face with tears.

"N-Nee-san." Feeling everything go crazy in my body, I forgot about all pain and could only act on the moment. "Let him go." I clenched my fist.

"He has nothing to do with it." He stood in front of us, with a straight face. What is he doing?

"Oh, really? Who was the person behind the plan?" The warden asked with a sly look, he looked around his eyes drinking in her reaction, her body trembled with vicious tears running down her eyes.

"Erza, stop crying." I muttered lowly, looking at her with a serious reaction. They might take her. .No way was I going to risk that.

She stopped crying but had continued to shake, I breathed out turning in front sitting beside Erza who leaned against me.

"Hmm, it must you be than." He looked to Erza, grabbing her within his hand. He started to pull her away, no.

"Erza!" Jellal yelled. He started to make a dash towards her, but got held back. Using that advantage it had distract the rest of them. Slipping through the legs of one of the men, I focused on my legs. Giving into the speed.

"Give her back!" I curled both my fist as I smacked the warden in the face, his body flying to the right. He stumbled, I kicked him hard in the ribs feeling the motion of cracking.

He let out a loud groan, Erza had fallen to the floor hard. They would believe I am behind the plan if I use Erza like nothing. I glanced down at her, I'll try to make this not hurt as much before I use my healing magic.

"Stupid girl." I kicked her hard in the stomach, she coughed out in pain. Looking at me with wide eyes, "t-the warden." The men ran to their master, helping him up.

"S-She was behind it. Get her." I pretended I wasn't paying attention, I felt myself being lifted. Closing my eyes I casted a silent spell, watching as the green circles encircled her body.

They all looked at me with recognition, as Jellal thought of what I had done. I smiled at Erza, this might be the last time I see you.

Looking at them I mouthed the words I wished to say before. "I love you." Feeling the painful tears roll down my cheeks, I tried my best to smile. Coughing, I watched as the blood scattered on the ground.

"A-Amaryllis!" I heard Erza shout, her voice was loud and smoothing. I laughed to myself this might be the last time I cry or even laugh.

Erza. Jellal. Shou. Simon. Sawyer. Milliana. Wally.

Take care.