We were walking in the woods. The place was similar when we took on Oracion Seis
As we were walking, Natsu was babbling about something that I didn't care of, Happy was there to back him up with his 'Aye's', Lucy was the only one listening to him and Erza was the quiet one behind us with her large suitcases. I sighed looking at them then looked at the blue sky. I realized that it was almost winter season. I love the snow, well duh. I feel relaxed.
"Oh yeah, that's great Natsu." The celestial replied to whatever flame brain was saying. "So here's the plan. Once we see what we're after, you guys can just watch me take care of business!" flame breath said while pointing to himself proudly.
"Whatever, flame brain." I said with my cool and cold voice. "What was that, Ice freak?" he answered.
"You heard me, didn't you?" I stared at him, taunting. "Wanna go? I'm fired up!" He puts his fist up.
I glanced over Erza, ignoring Natsu. Something's definitely wrong. She wasn't stoping us. I looked over Lucy whom has a concerned look on Erza too, she seemed to notice as well. "I'm not in the mood." I replied with a bored tone.
"WHAT!?" he shouted furiously but Lucy stopped her and whispered to the dumbass so me and Erza couldn't here. "Hmph, fine." He gave up.
Along the way we had discussions about the mission, the fact that none of us had seen what Balsam village looks like except for Erza and other stuff about the changes in our guild.
After many minutes of walking
"Are we there yet Erza? Natsu asked. "We're almost there. We'll be there in about ten minutes." She replied. I was somewhat glad, finally hearing her talk.
After about ten minutes, like Erza said. We arrived at Balsam Village. It wasn't that big but not too small, It was kinda like a smaller version of Magnolia
"Okay. We will go to the municipal of Balsam first where the Mayor is, then we can go to Balsam village for the mission." She stated. "Wait, so this isn't Balsam village?" the celestial mage asked. "Yes. This is the town of Balsam the village it little deeper to the North of the forest of Balsam." Titania replied and Lucy nodded.
As we walk through the town It seems that it was a busy town it was crowded and there was a lot of business everywhere. Restaurants, Stores of different supplies and I also saw a few Magic shops.
We arrive to the Municipal. It was pretty big but that's what you would expect. As we entered we were welcomed by a woman in a uniform. "You must be the Fairy tail wizards?" the woman asked. " Yes we are. The mayor asked us to see him." Erza answered. "Yes. Please follow me." The woman led us to the top floor of the building it was four storey high.
The woman knocked on the door. "Sir, the Fairy Tail wizards are here. " "Let them in." We heard a deep voice from inside the room. With that we entered the room and the woman left.
"Welcome Fairy tail wizards. Thank you for accepting the mission." He said with a small smile on his face. "It was nothing, really." The flame brain said proudly. He felt an elbow hit him. "I'm sorry about him. I'm Erza Scarlet. This is Lucy Heartfillia, Gray Fullbuster and Natsu Dragneel. We'll do our best to help." Erza said to the Mayor. The Mayor nodded in approval.
"Have a seat." The Mayor offered and we did as he said. After sitting down we started the grifing.
"Balsam village is on the north side of the Balsam town. There is a village there that had reports of a creature that has killed some of the villagers and the ones that had tried to defend the village are severely wounded. They couldn't even get a glimpse of what they were up against." he started. "Okay, that is all I know of. Once you get to the village, interrogate the villagers about the creature. It's your job to take it down." He stated. Erza was about to say something but was cut off by the Mayor.
"But tonight the four of you and that cat must rest. You must be tired from your trip and I've reserved a room for you guys to rest. You may leave." And with that we stood up. "Thank you for your hospitality and we will do our best for this mission." Lucy said with a kind tone.
We went to our inn. It was only for one room but it was big enough for all four of us. There were four beds symmetrically arranged with a bathroom. It was nice and neat. We settled down and got ready to sleep. Erza went outside, she said she needed some air. I knew something's wrong and I think I know what it is.
I went outside as well.
"Hey." I called her and she glanced at me. "Hey, what are you doing here?" she asked.
"Well, I could ask you the same." I looked at her seriously. I knew she knew what's up. She let out a small smile.
"So, tell me. Still thinking about him?" I asked her. She looked at me. "I don't know what I'm thinking." She answered. That just made me more confused. "You've been acting really weird lately ya know?" I stated. "Well, I could ask you the same." She countered with a smile.
"Seriously though, what is it?" I asked with a serious voiced. "I don't know. I just want to be alone and just think." She answered with a somewhat sad voice.
"Do you still love him?" I asked her looking away then glanced at her for her answer. Her eyes widen at this. She didn't expect Gray to ask her that. She gulped and answered.
"I d-don't know." She answered was looking at the ground. Her answer somehow made him a little hurt. But… why should he be. He was so confused with his feelings. He finished the discussion. "I see." You wouldn't know if it was in a sad or normal tone.
"Anyway, let's get some rest we have a mission tomorrow." She offered and I nodded. We went to our inn. I somehow wanted Erza to forget about the Jellal guy. Move on and live on with her friends instead of keep on worrying about that guy. Because when she acts like that I'm the one worrying about her. Cause I can see the old Erza again.
