I apologize in advance if this chapter is short and doesn't feel like it goes anywhere. I needed a short boost chapter to help the story go on. I needed to find a way for Erza to come in contact with her and what better place that The Cake Shop? Rate and Review please! Enjoy!

Chapter two
Friend or Foe

On her way to Fiore, Kaida decided that she better rest and take a few days for herself, so she decided to stay in Magnolia. Laying low for a few days was of utmost importance, for she didn't kill Cobra, and he was sure to head back to inform the Oracion Seis of her presence.

Besides, fiore had some of the best shops for clothing AND sweets! At least that's what she had been told.

Searching the town, Kaida looked from place to place until she found this cute little home on Strawberry Street that she felt was perfect for her. At such a great price too! The house was all white with green trimming and a brown sloping, pointed roof. A large protruding glass window was located in the main living area, directly in the center of the house. So beautiful! And better yet, it was near the shopping center. The only unfortunate aspect about this house is it overlooks a dirty canal with dirty old men.

Being so close to the shopping center, Kaida couldn't wait to get out and explore. Putting her long hair up into a ponytail she allowed two loose tuffs of hair to fall and frame her porcelain face. She was ready to go!

Wanting to get familiar with her surroundings, she began to memorize what was nearby. The house to the right of her was red with a dark-brown sloping roof. Two chimney's lay symmetrically apart at the crown and two dormer windows could be seen. Two large wooden doors were set for the main entryway. On the opposite side sat a plain old house, grey in color with white trimming, a box house with the same color roofing as hers. A few yards down the road lay a stone bridge.

Nodding to herself, Kaida headed towards the shopping center to explore some more.

Everyone she passed by smiled and waved at her. She wasn't use to this kind of treatment and not knowing what to do, she tried to smile shyly and nodded a quick response.

The shopping center was even more than Kaida had first thought. Building after building, shop after shop. She couldn't NOT find a shop that didn't sell something. Looking around her eyes spotted a specific shop, hearts appeared in her eyes as her hands folded together. She could feel her mouth start to water. Magnolia's Cake Shop, is what the big sign read.

Kaida spent so much time in the Cake Shop, speaking with the Cake Shops owner and trying all his different cakes. She felt heavy and tired. She bloated her stomach out and pointed to it.

"Cake Shop owner!" She exclaimed happily. He looked at her beautiful smiling face and felt his heart flutter in a strange way.

"That was the most delicious cake I've ever eaten, please make some more for me sometime!" she said smiling a big toothy smile. The shop owner laughed.

"The faces you make while eating my cake is why I'll continue to make them. Such a happy and content face. It makes me really happy!" he exclaimed laughing, causing Kaida to blush. An unusual personality comes out when she's eating cake and it's frankly embarrassing.

Kaida took her leave, waving and smiling to the shop owner. She turned to leave just as Erza was about to enter. Time slowed as Kaida walked by Erza, not a single glance in her direction but Erza sure noticed her, she was frozen where she stood. She could feel a crushing aura about the girl, her power was almost palpable. Her long dark ponytail billowed out behind her, nearly caressing Erza's face. Eyes wide and alert she watched the mysterious girl until she could no longer see her disappearing silhouette. Turning, she entered the shop.

"Oh Erza, it's a pleasure to see you here! What would you like me to make you today?" He asked, heading towards the kitchen.

"That's not important now shop owner, who was the girl who just left?" She asked, crossing her arms, suppressing a shiver at the thought of her. She didn't think it was possible to feel someone elses magical aura. One must have to be of extraordinary strength and power for such to happen.

"That was young Miss Kaida Satsuma, she is staying in Magnolia for a couple of days." Laughing he added.

"Though she may stay longer, she sure does love my cake," he snickered. Erza, looked towards the door. Staying here for only a couple of days? I must let the guild master know about this.

"So what will it be Erza?"

Smiling to herself and all but skipping home, Kaida was very content and promised herself to return to the cake shop tomorrow to bring some home. Passing by the bridge she walked up to her new house, ignoring the catcalls and indecent comments from the old men.

She just managed to open the door when she heard a gasp. Looking to her left she saw a blonde woman gaping at her. She looked familiar.

"K-kaida?" She breathed, sound barely escaping her mouth. Tilting her head she said.

"Do I know you?" The blonde grew angry.

"Do you not remember me? You took out Cobra for us," She said through clenched teeth. Kaida shreaked and slowly tried to walk away.

"Don't pretend like you don't remember!" Lucy said angrily. Kaida laughed.

"I remember you, and I remember your friends, I didn't know I would see you guys again," She laughed nervously, placing her hand behind her head and rubbing the back of her neck awkwardly.

"Well it looks like we'll be seeing a lot more of you, you live next door to me," she said pointing to the red house to the right of Kaida's. Kaida deadpanned. Great. she sighed to herself.

"Isn't that nice." Kaida was no good with people. She barely had any interactions with people growing up. Her "father" never allowed her to become friends with anyone. He told her they would only be the cause of her demise one day. They couldn't be trusted and would only hold her down. Because of him she was strong. Because of him she was capable...because of him she was lonely.

"Well, I'll see you 'round," Kaida quickly exclaimed. Rushing inside, she slammed the door and locked it behind her. Leaning against the cool door frame she sighed, relieved. What am I going to do about this?