I looked up at Storm as my mother smiled. He grabbed Nash and my father and pulled them from the room. I sat up in the bed flinching a bit. He rushed to my side, helping me sit up. His hand stayed on my back for a bit before he pulled it away. A soft pink tint was on his cheeks as he sat in the chair once occupied by my mother.

"I'd ask you how you were doing…but from the looks of it you still seem pretty sore."

"Still?"

"Hm? Ya, I have been here since they brought you here. I just went home yesterday…your mother said that I should go and wash up and stuff." He rubbed the back of his head softly, embarrassed to be telling me that he hadn't left my side.

"Thank you Storm, but I'm fine. My body is more durable than it was a year ago!" I say cockily, lifting my arm in the air. A laugh came from the door way. My eyes darted towards the sound; seeing Gale, Ava, Rin, Brook, Nova, Luna and Reiki standing there. Ava, Luna and Brook's eyes fill with tears. The three of them came running to the bed collapsing onto the empty part of the bed. The mix of blue, and black locks looked interesting. I tried to calm them as they nearly all climbed on top of me.

"Nashi!" The girls cried out. I did my best to hold in the pained sound but couldn't. Instantly my body was freed as Rin grabbed Brook. Holding her by the waist. Ava was held with her arms over her head by Gale. Luna was thrown over Reiki's shoulder. Nova had disappeared for the moment. Storm was looking me over. Making sure I wasn't bleeding I'm sure.

"I-I'm fine…" My voice strained.

"Don't lie to me!" I may have been the one in pain, but his voice was the one full of pain. I only could nod.

"Storm…" I could feel my eyes filling with tears. Reiki must have seen it, because he cleared his throat. Causing Gale and Rin to both leave the room, carrying the girl's they had with them. Storm sat on the bed and held me close as Nova returned with a nurse. The nurse gave me something that made the pain fade. I felt my eyes grow heavier and heavier, Storm remained by my side. Every time I opened my eyes Storm was there. He was never too far from me. My mother would be there from time to time also. She would say something, ask how I felt and if I needed anything. I would give her the same answers. Though when Storm asked I told him the truth. I couldn't lie to Storm, not after last time.

I stayed in the hospital wing for a few weeks before they would allow me to go home. Then after that it was a few weeks before I was allowed to go on missions. My missions back had to be easy too. Missions that we could take kids like Rosemary on. So, that's what I did…

"Erza, Jellal would you mind if I took Rosemary on a mission? Since Reiki and Nova are on a mission…"

"Are you allowed on mission now Nashi?" Erza asked, holding a sandwich out to her young daughter. Her blue eyes met mine for a moment as I smiled. Bending down to her level.

"I am, I was going to ask Storm if he wanted to come. It stinks that Rosemary doesn't have many kids her age to play with. It may be fun to go out on a mission with other people other than her bother. You know?"

"I'm ok with it." Jellal said, walking into the room. Holding some papers in his hands. He looked exhausted. I wondered if he was being over worked again, I felt like all our parents were being over worked lately. Was something coming up again?

"I don't want to pressure you into anything, But Bickslow and Lisanna have a little one about Rosemary's age that she plays with. So, it's not like she doesn't have anyone else to play with. You don't have to take her out."

"Erza…I'm sure it's not like that. Go ahead Nashi, you and Storm can go on a mission with Rosemary. Just be careful on? Stay close to town. It's your first mission with her. If you need help give us a call…when do you plan to leave?"

"I'll talk to storm about it. But I was planning for the day after tomorrow."

"That soon?!" Erza seemed more worried than ever at my news. I bite my lip, now worried I wouldn't be able to go.

"That's fine, we will have her ready. Go and tell your parents and Storm. We will see you by the Cherry tree the day after tomorrow about noon."

"Thank you so much Jellal…Erza…this means so much to me. You have no idea." I bow my head to them both. I place a kiss on Rosemary's forehead and stand up, waving and rushing off. My first stop had to be for Storm. He had to be ok with this before anyone else. If he wasn't I couldn't go on the mission. I rushed through the streets, sliding around corners. Noticing the sun was starting to go down. My mother would be starting to make dinner soon.

I slid to a stop at Storm's door, knocking. Rin opened the door. A towel around his waist, he waved at me lazily as my face turned red. Suddenly he went flying as Storm stood there. Pushing me back a few steps; closing the door behind him. His face was red as he sighed.

"I-I'm sorry for Rin…he doesn't know not to answer the door in a towel yet I guess. Unlike the rest of us…He thinks stripping into a towel is normal. While everyone else strips into their underwear…"

"All but you…?"

"All but me most of the time."

"Other than when you do your magic?"

"Right…but we aren't here to talk about magic…are we? Why are you here Nashi?"

"Right…right…Storm I want to go on a mission tomorrow." I said, fishing out the paper. I hold it out to him. It was about a baby contest; the client thinks they are doing something to the babies; and wants a guild to check it out. Anyone who goes into the contest hasn't come out.

"That's weird…why do you want to take this lame request?"

"Because I'm not allowed another one…just take it with me…"

"Where do we…no…no no no..."

"She'll be fine. She'll have us."

"No!"

"Storm! I'm begging you…"

"Hmmm…" I gave him the best puppy dog face I could manage and he sighed. Covering his face, he nodded, "Fine…"

"Yes!"

"When?"

"Day after tomorrow, noon, by the Cherry tree…don't tell Jellal and Erza about it though ok…they only know we are going on a mission…just not what will happen on the mission…"

"…fine…"

"I have to go…" I said turning away from him. He turns to head back inside, "and Storm…"

"What?" He looks at me, I step to him and kiss his cheek softly

"Thank you." I run home as fast as I could.

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