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Chapter 4. A special S-class mission
Ten days later
It was nearly morning. The sun would rise soon. The entire Fairy Tail guild was still sleeping.
Erza's tears streamed down her cheeks. She knew that it was stupid and meaningless but she just couldn't stop crying.
Then she felt that someone took gently her hand.
She raised her head. Mystogan was standing next to her.
The girl stared at him.
"My friend, what tortures you?" he asked.
"What tortures me, you ask? My love to you," said Erza under her breath.
Mystogan approached his masked face to hers as if he had intention to kiss her. She could see the shine in his eyes…
At the same moment a bang echoed in the room.
-ooo-
Startled by the bang, Erza woke up.
Somebody was knocking on the door.
"Erza! Are you still sleeping?" She heard Natsu's voice. "It is already morning! The master wants to speak with you!"
The red-haired mage sighed. She had no desire to speak with anybody…
"Yes, I'm coming," she answered. "Tell him that I'm coming in fifteen minutes!"
She looked round her room. There was no trace of Mystogan. "It was a dream! Thank goodness, it was just a dream!"
She hurried up to dress herself.
-ooo-
"I have a very special mission for you, Erza," said master Makarov.
"And what is it, master?" asked she without looking at him. She didn't even raise her head. Her tone was absolutely indifferent. She was thinking about her dream at the moment.
"Did you hear about the city of Mersyerella? Recently, there is unusual weather in the city. As far as I know, it seems to be a non-ending thunder storm! It is continuing more than five days," explained the old man.
"A non-ending thunder storm, you say? And you think that…" Mirajane didn't finish her words.
Makarov nodded. "I'm afraid, yes. I think that Laxus may be involved. So I want you to investigate what is going on there. Will you take this job?"
"Of course, master," agreed Erza.
"I think this job will be interesting! I can't wait to go there!" exclaimed Natsu.
"Aye, sir!" said Happy.
"I'm afraid that you didn't understand me, Natsu. This time you won't be with Erza. But don't worry, she won't be alone."
"What? We won't be with her?" asked the fire mage. "Why?"
"This mission is only for S-class mages. It may be dangerous, so I asked another S-class mage to come with you, Erza," explained Makarov.
"Another S-class mage… Who are you talking about, master?" Erza asked in the same indifferent manner.
As if in response of her question the door opened. Everyone turned to see who was coming and yelled with astonishment. At the first moment they didn't believe their eyes.
"Impossible!" thought all of them.
It was none other than Mystogan. His black cloak enveloped his body. His dark eyes sparkled behind the mask. Those who have never seen him watched amazed and couldn't take their eyes off the newcomer.
"Is this really Mystogan?" whispered Bisca.
"I can't believe that I see him! It is a dream come true!" exclaimed Cana. "Oh, he is charming!"
Lucy stared at the masked mage. She was unable to say a word.
Even Juvia, who otherwise watched only Gray, was fascinated.
But nobody was more impressed than Erza. Everyone saw how her expression changed immediately. Just a minute before her face said that she wasn't interested at all. And now her face brightened up. Her eyes widened and she smiled unconsciously.
"What is going on with me?" she wondered and presses her hand against her heart.
The only one girl who didn't show any emotions was Levy. Mystogan's arrival didn't impress her. She was sitting alone because master Makarov had sent her team mates Jet and Droy to take something from Porlyusica-san. But it wasn't that she was worried about. She didn't dare to confess even to herself that the true reason was Gajeel. The Iron Dragon Slayer had gone on a mission a few days ago. He was supposed to return already but he was still absent.
But there was one person who noticed something unusual.
"How very strange… Mystogan had never shown himself in front of us! Why doesn't he put all of us to sleep as usual?" thought Mirajane.
The masked mage stopped for a second in a doorway. Was he confused of all this attention? It was impossible to understand his emotions because his face was hidden. In any case he entered the hall without saying anything and stopped in front of the master.
"Erza, Mystogan, I'm counting on you two to handle this mission!" said Makarov.
"Wait, wait! I'm against that! I'm absolutely against that!" declared Natsu. "Erza doesn't go anywhere without me, Lucy and Gray! We are her team mates, after all!"
Mystogan turned his head and looked at the pink-haired Dragon Slayer. His eyes sparkled but he didn't say anything.
"Calm down, Natsu!" ordered Makarov. "This time you can't go with her. Don't worry, she will be okay."
"We will go with her!" yelled the fire mage as loud as he could. Now everyone in the hall (even Levy) stared at him.
"That's enough, Natsu! Don't make me repeat," said the master. "You can go!" he nodded to the S-class mages.
"Shall we go, Erza?" asked Mystogan.
"Yes, I will be ready in half an hour," answered the red-haired girl. She gave a smile to him, and then turned to face the Fire Dragon Slayer. "I appreciate your concern but please don't be afraid for me, Natsu! I will return soon. I promise."
Natsu remained silent but he looked like he was ready to tear someone to pieces.
I will explain in the next chapters why Mystogan doesn't put everyone to sleep as usual!
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