'There were stories of a girl with hair that even put the purple flowers to shame who had hand combat abilities that were incredibly powerful'
It had been three days since Violet had made her dramatic re-entrance in the guild and Erza as well as the others had left her to her own accord to recover before asking her any questions about the years she had spent away from her friends. It turned midday before Lucy and Natsu entered the guild after completing yet another job and saw Violet training with a ginger haired, slender form. Lucy automatically scanned Violet's training buddy to see that it was indeed a celestial spirit. Not only was it a spirit but it was Loke. Her eyes widened comically as it dawned onto her. He was -her- spirit! How was that possible? What had that purple haired bimbo done?!
Violet had a smile on her face as the pair performed hand to hand combat as training, but never once did she dare hurt him and that was clear. The fire clearly burning in her eyes but it was not as intense as when she fought Natsu but it was enough for her to be smiling. Lucy watched and mumbled to herself "How did he pass through the gate and why does she only smile when she is fighting?" Lucy needed answers and she was not happy with this girls attitude however before she could get to her Erza stopped Lucy in her tracks " I wouldn't. Not now, she is in the middle of training and apart from fighting this is when she is her happiest. Also Lucy it would be wise or you not to get in the way when she is zoned in on such tasks. She is very alike to Natsu in this way "
Before continuing Erza let her eyes glance over at the purple blur.
"Can you not see that pure smile on her lips? That's something that is incredible rare to see"
Lucy felt a sweat drop form on her cheek " But how did she summon Loke?"
Erza rolled her eyes slightly at the blonde's comment, never taking her eyes of Violet.
"She didn't. She may be strong but she doesn't use her magic enough to be that strong. You and I both know that Loke can pass to our world when and if he feels like it. He can feel the energy of the Celestial wizards who come into contact with you and I think that he must of seen the fire in her soul to be strong. None of her celestial spirits are strong enough to help her train and she its too head strong and stubborn to ask for help"
Lucy thought this statement over for a moment before taking a short breath and nodding " That sounds about right. I was just wondering where he came from but it looks like she is doing okay with him."
"Of course she is. Remember what I said, she treats the spirits like her family and she seems to have a strong bond with all the spirits she meets and everyone knows that the spirits converse in their realms so it's likely that they tell each other of her attention to them ." Erza stated before taking a seat at the mended table. Lucy yet again agreed and took the seat beside her. Before too long Gray and Natsu joined the girls at the table and the group watched Violet training.
"Why is she here! I know I say everyone at Fairy Tail are family but she left without warning to anyone" Natsu spoke a little to loudly,trying not to burn the table to the ground.
"Calm down, flame head. I'm sure she had reasons but are we really going to sit by and just watch her without asking questions? "he asked to the group while looking at each one. As usual Erza was the first to speak.
"We will, she will surely finish training soon" As her last word were uttered Violet stood back from Loke and bent her head down in a shallow bow before holding her hand out to the spirit.
"Thank you for passing through the realm's to help me with training, Leo. None of my spirits are strong enough" She smiled sweetly at him as she spoke.
Loke gave her a smile before shaking her hand " No need to say any, you reminded me of my dear Lucy " Violet let her eyes roll slightly as she heard Lucy shout from the table.
"I'm not your 'dear' Lucy Loke!"
Violet let a smirk form on her face "So that's what they call you? Loke?
He nodded before disappearing back to his home in the spirit realm. Violet stretched out her arms in front of her before picking up her small bag once again and walking over to the table, she knew that at some point she would need to confront the group and more so Natsu but she never thought that she was have to confront another Celestial Wizard like this. Once she reached the table she made a slow movement and slid the bag over to in front of Lucy. Lucy's expression was clearly one of surprise as she saw the amount of jewels the bag contained.
" I don't need it. I do jobs for the fight and the pride." Violet nodded as she spoke but did not look at Lucy but her eyes were on Natsu. Her smile had faded back to her neutral resting expression. Lucy was again completely surprised at the actions of this girl. She was a confusing human to say the least.
"Oh no, no I can't take this " She expressed as her arms waved around in front of her.
"Then take it as payment for Leo's time. He is a good training partner and I know next time I fight Natsu I will win"
Natsu couldn't take it anymore, his anger was boiling over again and he stood up from his chair quickly. His eyes staring at her with the heat of battle in them. "Why are you here, Violet? Why did you come back! "
Violet took a second to step back. It was clear to everyone at the table but Natsu that his words were effecting her in a negative way.
" I came back to beat you, to fight you and win! I have been gone this long to train. I want to beat you, I want to prove I'm strong and to prove I'm worthy of being your friend. I know now that back then I couldn't! When we were young I wasn't giving any proof that I was strong enough to be your friend. " She let her face form a expression of determination and anger.
"But now, now I am strong and worthy of proving to you that I am a good wizard! That I am a good member of Fairy Tail! I never gave up on my dreams of being equal or even better than you. It kept me going when I left. I kno-"
Natsu interrupted her speak by stepping even closer to her with my anger in his voice. "Then why did you suddenly leave like you did? You had no reason to leave!"
Violet's eyes dilated slightly as he stepped closer, she could feel his warm breath from this distance and it sent a shiver down her spine.
"I had a good reason, do you not rember Natsu. We were close, very close and except from Erza you seemed to understand me but everything changed when you found the egg."She was trying not to let the tears fall at the memory. She was trying to be strong for her own pride however if anyone paid attention to her eyes they would see the tears fighting to be free.
" You and Lisanne were inseparable and all I wanted was to train and be around you, but those words you spoke tipped me into the dark. 'I hate you' do you remember those words? That's why I left. I knew if I wanted to be accepted by you I needed to be stronger and that's exactly what I did"
Natsu stared into her emerald eyes for a few moments before a smirk formed on his lips "We were kids back then,Violet. It meant nothing "
"Not the passion and hatred in your voice when you said those words. They made me strong, they made me a great warrior!" Violet smile for the first time without causing pain to someone and nodded before stepping back from him.
"I have been mad at you all these years and don't worry I still am but what's the use of anger if it goes to waste like this "
Erza nodded at her words before standing up slowly.
"Violet, it's good to have you back but surely there is more to this story than just that. There were stories of a girl with hair that even put the purple flowers to shame who had hand combat abilities that were incredibly powerful in the small pieces of dark guild conversations that I caught while in battle with them, that wouldn't happen to be you, would it? "
Violet did not answer Erza but instead turned around which caused her incredibly long hair to flick.
" You already know the answer to that don't you, Erza? You of all people you should understand that pain can submerge the heart into darkness."
And with that she wiped a tear off her cheek quickly, hoping that none of the guild saw it.