When I woke up I was expecting to be alone in the bed again only to feel that I was on something else. I looked up to see Yukino looking at me.

"Morning, did I wake you?"

"No."

"I see."

I looked away but then looked at Yukino who was blushing at me.

"Is something wrong?"

"You're on my arm."

I blinked then lifted my head. Sure enough my head was on her arm and she sat up. We looked over at Erza and Lucy who were smiling at the whole thing of what had just happened. I looked at Yukino who had her head down but was still blushing then Erza spoke.

"You slept very well, Minerva."

I raised a brow and Lucy looked at her.

"Really? What makes you say that, Erza?"

Erza closed her eyes.

"You see Lucy, when Minerva and I were younger I always wondered when she slept because I would be asleep before she was and when I wake up she's already awake. For the first time I get to see her sleep in and on top of that she was using your friend's arm as a pillow."

I blinked then looked at Yukino who was blushing even more. Lucy looked at Yukino.

"I'm surprised that you didn't wake her up. Even I don't get to use any of your limbs as pillows."

I narrowed my brow a bit.

"Is that so?"

Yukino didn't move.

"I didn't want to wake you because you looked very tired and your arm was cold."

I blinked then looked at my arm that had been injected only to feel that it was warm.

Erza smiled then a ding was heard on her phone. She looked at it then gave a slight frown and looked at Lucy.

"Let's get ready."

I had an idea on who it would be but I knew not to ask, not with Lucy and Yukino present.

All four of us got ready for the day and left the hotel. Lucy informed us that her car could hold five passengers to which Erza and I were happy so we all went to her car.

As we were heading to the mansion I noticed that Yukino was still being quiet and not looking at me. I glanced at Erza who had a text for me on her phone.

E: Say something

M: Like what

E: Comment how soft her arm was

I looked at her then looked at Yukino then spoke.

"Your arm it was soft, thank you for lending it to me. I am grateful."

Erza raised a brow and Yukino nodded.

"You're welcome."

Erza spoke.

"Sorry about that Yukino, Minerva and I aren't that good with talking to others that are in our age group."

"It's okay."

Lucy smiled.

"Yeah, you're good. Yukino isn't one for judging she hates that and much rather accept the person as they are."

I blinked then looked out the window.

When we got to the mansion Lucy spoke.

"Alright Phase 2 of the Mansion. Today we're going to explore the attic and the second floor."

Erza placed a hand on Lucy's shoulder.

"Let's explore as a pair. I'm sure that Minerva and Yukino will be fine."

With that thry went right into the mansion leaving me and Yukino alone. I looked at her.

"So, shall we?"

She nodded then we both went in as well. As the four of us were exploring the mansion Erza informed Yukino and lUcy that the mansion had a private owner who knew my father and her mother. I was kind of glad that she didn't mention any of their names.

We soon arrived to one of the bedrooms on the second floor and entered.

I went tot he window and Yukino had went past me to the bed only to see something on the floor.

Lucy looked at her.

"Yukino? Did you find something?"

I looked at her and Yukino picked up what she found. It was a letter of some sort but it had been rippied in half.

"A half of a letter."

Lucy nodded then they left out of the room. I looked back out the window only for something to catch my eye.

It was a scarlet sports car.

I ran from the window and saw the others in the hallway.

"Someone's coming."

Erza blinked.

"Who?"

"It's a scarlet sports car."

I saw the expression on Erza's face that went into a frown then she looked at Lucy.

"Move your car to the back quickly, Minerva will let you in from the back."

Lucy nodded and Yukino went with me to the back of the mansion while Erza calmed herself and went to the front of the mansion.

The plan went well with how Lucy moved her car to the back and me letting her back in. I had them to sneak up to the attic because I knew for a fact that Erza's mother was going to ask where I was.

I went to join Erza only to see that my guess was right.

When I got to them I saw Irene's hands on Erza's shoulders talking to her. I kept myself hidden and I was able to hear everything that was going on of what Irene was saying.

"Erza, you have it easy. All I'm asking for you to do is to endure this a little longer and then I'll be able to get you out of here."

"Sorry, but I can't leave Minerva alone in this plan of yours, she needs me."

"Erza look, I know that you and Minerva see each other as if you were sisters but you're my only child. I'm sure that Minerva will understand."

"You don't get it do you, Minerva will be alone if I'm not here with her. Have you forgotten that she won't talk to anyone but me. I get that you want me to leave with you but there's no way I'm leaving behind. I'm not like you, Mother."

"Unlike you, I made a promise and I don't plan on leaving Minerva behind."

"I see, you two are that close. Alright then I will tell you this. You can either be free or be happy, you can't have both. If you want to be free you would take my offer, otherwise keep taking Kyouka's crap with glee."

Not long after that I came out of my hiding spot and Irene looked at me. I knew what she really came for Erza but I'm sure she needed an excuse to see Erza. I showed my arm to her and she examined it.

"I'm surprised that nothing happened. Did you sleep longer than normal?"

I nodded then she turned to leave.

"Don't stay in the mansion too long, you might trigger something."

She left after that then Erza hugged me from behind.

"Minerva...I'm sorry...I'm so sorry."

I didn't look at her but it was clear that she knew that I had heard everything.

She let me go then I looked at her.

"Come on, Lucy and Yukino are waiting."

I nodded then we both left into the mansion to look for Yukino and Lucy.

We found them in the attic then the four of us left the mansion to head back tot he hotel. On the way there I couldn't stop thinking about how Erza spoke to her mother about not leaving me. She wasn't lying, ever since we met as kids we were always together. The real reason she's never seen me asleep was because I wanted to make sure she never left me alone. I would sleep after her and wake up before her out of that fear.

Not only that but I had a feeling that if we played our cards right then we'll be able to get away but with help from Lucy and Yukino.

Speaking of them Lucy was driving talking about what we should have for dinner while Yukino was looking at the letter she found in the bedroom but I noticed something, she had another piece of paper and was reading.

'What did she find in there?'