The guild hall was different.
I literally stopped when it came into view. It was bigger and nicer.
"Why?" I asked, motioning to the guild hall.
"Those Phantom jerks destroyed our guild hall," Natsu grumbled.
"So we built a better one," Lucy added with a grin.
"Nice, isn't it?" Erza questioned.
I didn't have time to answer. They were already walking ahead.
"I don't like change," I murmured anyway, though only Yumi probably heard it.
I walked into the guild hall with Yumi trailing behind me. People greeted us as we walked in.
"Hey Akemi," Someone shouted. "Who's the kid?"
"This is Yumi," I said, speaking in the general direction of the voice. "Where's Master?"
"He's away for a few days," A soft female voice answered. I immediately recognized that as Mirajane.
I walked to the bar and started to talk to Mira. She was always one of my favorite guild mates, even when she was a badass brat. She fought with Erza a lot and it was amusing to watch. Between Natsu's need to fight everyone (especially Gray) and Mira and Erza's fights, the guild was never boring.
"Who's your friend?" Mira asked.
"A wizard. I was hoping she could join the guild."
"Master put me in charge while he is away, so I think we can make that happen."
Mira pulled out the stamp that applied the guild mark. She pressed it to Yumi's left upper arm. After she pulled it away, a purple emblem stayed in its spot.
"Hey, we match," I said with a grin, showing my own left arm. The same purple emblem rested.
Yumi smiled while Mira laughed. "I guess you do."
I spent the next few hours talking to Mira. She told me all about the gossip of the guild. She informed me on the new things the guild had to offer, such as amusement center and a swimming pool. I couldn't help but laugh at the improvements.
"Everyone is allowed on the second floor now, and Master has been letting more people go on S class jobs," Mira explained.
She then told me how Natsu and Lucy went on an S class jobs. Gray was supposed to stop them but joined them instead. Their stupidity changed Master's opinions on S class jobs.
"It's about time," I muttered.
Previously, there were maybe five S class wizards. Gildarts, who was always on a job, Erza, who was kickass, Mira, who hadn't used her power much since the Lisanna incident, Mystogan, who was never around, and me, who was also never around. Laxus used to be one, but he is out of the guild now.
It's crazy to think that Master expected all of those jobs to be done by 5 (or 6) people. Even if a S class needs to tag along, it definitely helps the other members get experience in the harder missions and more of a chance to become S class themselves.
"So how long are you staying this time?" Mira asked, cleaning a glass. I was almost as bad as Gildarts. I came back long enough to get a job then would leave again.
"I want to talk to Master, so at least a couple days."
Mira nodded.
A fight broke out in the guild. Mira and I both watched as our friends brawled. Natsu started it, of course.
Yumi smacked my arm to get my attention. When I looked at her, she motioned to the fighting, as if to ask if we should do something.
"They're always like that," I said, taking a drink of the water Mira had gotten out for me.
"Fun, isn't it?" Mira said with a smile.
"More like annoying," I groaned.
I forgot what it was like in the guild hall. There was no peace and quiet ever. Someone was always screaming. Someone was always fighting.
This was my home though.
