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The noise was incredible. Wendy could hardly hear anything over the roar of the crowd. And the rulers hadn't even come out yet! When Wendy had first arrived the first thing she did was buy the pastries for Porlyusica, and one or two for herself. She walked around for a bit, eating the pumpkin buns and looking at all of the people gathered.
Everyone in the crowd was suddenly silent. The silence itself was almost deafening. Wendy wormed her way through the crowd until she was at the front. King Laxus stood next to a blonde haired woman, Wendy assumed she was the ruler of Tenrou.
"It is of great pleasure to announce the final peace treaty between the countries of Fiore and Tenrou, has been accepted and signed!" The King's voice rang through the yard. All the citizens went to mayhem again.
"May this day not only end a terrible feud, but also bridge the gap between our distant lands." The Queen, Wendy assumed Queen, spoke, her voice soft but firm at the same time. She was very pretty, Wendy decided. Her blonde hair looked like the color of parchment, long and flowing. Wendy was jealous. Her own hair was a dark blue and currently in a long ponytail. Not very elegant.
"Rejoice! The war is over!" Great cheers and yells swooped amongst the crowd. Wendy couldn't hear herself think. She saw the King take the Queen's hand and lift them together. Wendy thought that was sweet.
The King and Queen started down the steps of the castle, and the crowd rushed forward to greet them. Wendy didn't think anything could've happened to her, but as the crowd went forward, she was pushed along with them, then pushed aside and thrown to the ground. There were too many people and too many legs around her, Wendy couldn't stand up. A sharp pain jolted through her leg, someone stepped on it. She definitely couldn't get up now.
Wendy was scared. Her whole body trembled, and she tried to call out, but no one heard her.
'Am I going to die here?! Getting trampled on by pedestrians?' Wendy was sure she was done for, until a hand grabbed her arm and pulled her up, but her leg crumpled underneath her, and she fell to the ground again, the pain almost blacked her out. Luckily, whomever picked her up kept her from being trampled again.
"King Laxus!" Wendy looked up at her saviour, the voice sounding familiar and soothing. She found the turquoise eyes of the Queen that was standing on the steps moments ago. "This girl is hurt, can you get her to the infirmary?" Wendy felt strong arms scoop her up, a hand on her back and the other under her legs. Her leg… It wasn't supposed to be at that angle was it?
Wendy passed out.
"Will she be alright?" Mavis asked the doctor worriedly. She had seen the poor girl get knocked over and trampled on, Mavis hurried over to try and help.
"It seems her leg is broken. I suppose the pain made her completely black out." The doctor began gathering supplies to make a splint. "I'll have to set the bone." He put two pieces of wood on either side of her leg. "I'll need your help, if you don't mind, Your Highness."
"No, no. I don't mind at all." Mavis rushed forwards and placed her hands on the wood, keeping them in place.
"Now, I'm going to set the bone, I need you to push the pieces of wood together while I tie them together. On three." Mavis nodded, and readied herself. "Eh, My King." The doctor got Laxus's attention. "I'll need you to hold the girl down, this will hurt her." Laxus nodded and walked behind the table, placing his hands on her shoulders.
"One. Two. Three."
With a crack, the doctor wrenched her leg and set it in place, the girls eyes and mouth opened and she let out a piercing scream. She was apparently stronger than she looked, Laxus had to use a lot of his force to hold her down and keep her from thrashing. Mavis pushed the two pieces of wood together, and the doctor bound them tightly.
The girl was still screaming, tears sprouting from her eyes.
"Calm down, calm down!" Laxus pushed down on her shoulders, and she stopped screaming, but was still sobbing violently.
"The pain will start to subside soon." The doctor left the room.
"Who are you?" Laxus asked gruffly.
"Laxus, please. The poor girl is injured and frightened. This isn't an interrogation. Let her up." Mavis gave Laxus a hard glare, and he released the girl, who sat up. "I'm Mavis. We're not going to hurt you." She said softly. "What's your name?"
"W-Wendy…" The girl looked at Mavis wide eyed, tears staining her face.
"Well, Wendy, we're going to get you cleaned up, and you'll feel better in no time, ok?" Mavid s put a hand on Wendy's shoulder. Wendy looked down at herself. She was covered in dirt, and her arms were covered in bruises and scratches. She wondered what her face might look like.
"Come now, why don't we draw you a nice bath? Hm?" Mavis helped the girl to her feet, well, foot, and let Wendy lean on her for support.
"What about Porlyusica? S-she's going to be so worried, I was supposed to be home before dark" Wendy looked worriedly at the Queen, who smiled sympathetically.
"I know where Porlyusica lives. I'll send someone to ride out and tell her where you are." Laxus interrupted. Wendy looked back at him and smiled gratefully.
"Thank you, Your Highnesses! For all your help."
Porlyusica was pacing in her hut. It was dark outside, Wendy promised she'd be back before dark. What if something happened to her? What if she was stolen? Kidnapped? Robbed? Killed?
Porlyusica stopped and practically slapped herself. 'How could you think that way? Wendy is a very capable young lady, she can take care of herself. She probably just got lost and is on her way home now.' Porlyusica started pacing again, clutching her broom and swatting at nothing occasionally.
Porlyusica paused again when she heard horse steps outside her door. A large knock sounded on her door. Hesitant, she waited.
"Porlyusica! Open up, it's Laxus!" With speed unimaginable for a woman of her age, she sped to the door and flung it open, swatting the young man with her broom.
"How dare you come back here! How very dare you!"
"Quit it old woman!" Laxus grabbed the broom and snatched it from her hands.
"Oh, like you have any right to talk!" Porlyusica began to try and shove the man out the door.
"Stop it, I didn't come here for you. It's about Wendy." Porlyusica stopped immediately, and stared at Laxus.
"Where is she? Is she ok? What happened?"
"She came to hear the peace treaty announcement. The crowd overwhelmed her and she was pushed to the ground. She broke her leg."
"Why didn't she come straight to me?" Laxus snorted.
"Because you are a crazy old hag, an old doctor who is behind on the times."
"Excuse me, my methods saved your grandfather too many times to count!"
"And he almost died every time. Deal with it old woman, your methods are old news."
"Take me to Wendy. I need to make sure she's ok."
"No way, she's fine. How did you even meet such a sweet girl? You're such cranky old woman."
Porlyusica hesitated. "It doesn't matter. She is my apprentice, and despite what you think of me, I care about her."
"Whatever. I'm not letting you anywhere near the castle, but I promise to bring her home as soon as she is well."
Porlyusica grabbed Laxus by his collar.
"Swear, so-called 'King'."
"I swear, old woman, I swear."
A/N: Yeah, so... Where will it go? Don't look at me, I have no clue (yet). Where did Porlyusica meet Wendy? Read more to find out! REVIEW ALWAYS ALWAYS REVIEW!
~Marshy
