Coraline accepted Markorav's help for the removal of the Beldam. But it was uncomfortable to be on the way back to the monstrous woman even with the Wizards she was accompanied by. She knew Fairy Tail wizards were strong. Well, lots of guilds were strong. But they were the ones crazy enough to listen to her.
"So this, "Pink Palace" is where you were attacked?"
"Yes." Coraline answered as she let the feral cat.
"It is where you lost your eye," another spoke. A calm and melodious voice added.
"Yeah. It is."
"Sounds pretty crazy."
"Again, it is."
The carriage they were in stopped, one by one the Fairy Tail guild members stepped out of the carriage just as the sun was going down. Coralline felt a firm hand clasp her shoulder, and begin leading her back to her home. The cat ran off towards a sign and Coraline watched him disappear as she approached the door. Gentle hands knocked on the door. There were sounds of movement inside and the door opened showing an incredibly tired and dark haired woman. Bags under her eyes were prominent but light sparked rapidly in her eyes seeing who was at the door.
"Coraline! Oh my goodness," she called out, wrapping her arms her daughter.
"Hi mom," Coraline responded uncomfortably, "Is dad here too?"
"No, he went to town to pick up some groceries."
Tears streamed down her face slowly as her eyes fell on the three who brought her daughter home.
"I'm sorry but who are you?" she asked, keeping her arms wrapped around her daughter.
"I'm Evergreen," the woman introduced herself, "This is Freed," she added using her fan to gesture to the long haired man, "and Bixlow," she turned her fan to the helmeted man.
"Well, it is a pleasure to meet you all. You all brought my little girl home?" she asked for clarity.
"We sure did," Bixlow answered jovially. A tired smile Coraline was all too familiar with blessed her mother's face.
"Well, thank you. If you would like to come inside, maybe have dinner with us to celebrate?" She asked, "You'll get your reward once my husband runs to the bank for it. So, in the mean time, why don't you come inside."
"It's getting kind of late mom, maybe they could stay the night too?" Coraline added a little thickly. Thankfully, her mother was far too focused on her relief to realize that and agreed. Coraline's eye glanced at the three then back at her mother. Coraline was kept under the watchful eye of her mother but showed them around the house, giving special attention to the room with the blue boy and fallen ice cream. Her eye kept wandering to the door behind the wallpaper. Freed quietly acknowledged it and pulled out a notebook, taking notes of possible useful runes... If her tale was in fact true.
Nightfall came quickly. And despite the Jones wanting to stay up and celebrate their daughter coming home, they fell asleep rather quickly. The three Fairy Tail wizards met up with Coraline in the room with the small door. Coraline looked both scared and tired.
"Are you all ready?"
The three nodded. Each stood at the ready with Bixlow going to open the door, his eyes shielded by his helmet. As quietly as possible, he opened the door. No ones expressions changed upon seeing cement and concrete sealing off the door.
"Looks like your parents have taken care of it kid," Bixlow chuckled. Coraline glared at the man and walked to the door. She shut it fully, then pulled it open herself.
This time, rather than bricks a bluish and dusty tunnel remained, appearing not of wood or stone, but of something soft and pliable.
"You were saying?"
"How did you do that's?" Evergreen questioned.
"The Beldam. She lures kids in, allowing them access when they're alone. But I have one some of her magic from the button eye. I can open this portal to those who can accept it exists. I didn't let you all doubt it long enough for you not to see it. So are we ready?"
