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Chapter 8 Aftermath
Daisuke (Ventus) POV
As I watch our master carry Bolt in the direction of our hotel, Terra and I started to stroll around the booth seeing if there was any game or show that was amusing. The both of us walk around the area for a while, when I notice a maid café with the Blue Pegasus logo. "Hey let check that place out?" I said to Terra as I pointed at the café. He looks at the café then turn back to me giving a hard stare behind his mask. "Do you really think it's a good idea to go in a building full of your old guild member when they think your dead? I know you're the smart one in our group but this seem like a stupid idea." I roll my eye under my mask as Terra was finishing up his lecture. "it's fine Terra, remember we have Manami on our side." I told him as I was walking toward the café. I heard him let out a big sigh and stated to follow me in to the café.
"ARE YOU A COMPLETE MORANT!?" I heard Manami yells at me and Terra as she drags the both of us behind the café. "What makes you think it was a good idea to come in to a café full of your old guild member when they think your dead!" I heard Terra snicker behind me as Manami was giving me hell. "Come on Dai… I mean Ventus you supposed to be the smart one in the group how could you make such a stu…" Before Manami could finish her sentence a grab her by the waist with one hand taking off my mask with the other then plant a kiss on her lip. The kiss last it about a few second until I broke the kiss. I look at Manami face to see that she was trying to keep her normal expression but the redness in her face was giving her away. "I just want to see you Manami. I haven't seen you in four long years so sure I'll take some risk seeing you again." I told Manami who was still a little daze from the kiss. "You idiot you just saw me last night." Manami said as she was able to regain her composure. I laugh at her and put my arm around her small waist and give her a big hug. "I know I just saw you last night but I could not wait to see your pretty face of yours." I told Manami. She just rolls her eyes as she pulls me closer. "You're really cheese you know that." I smile at her and told her. "Isn't that why, you fell for me." I heard a cough as the both of us stare at each other. We both turn around to see Terra still standing there. "I know you guy a having a little moment right now, but I think we should not do this outside were everyone could see us." I nodded at Terra and turn to Manami who look a bit disappointed that we were interrupted.
As the three of us was walking toward the door to the café, Manami stop and turn toward Terra. "Terra I know you may not be asking this, but I know you are wondering were Naoko is." I look at Terra who stood there dumbstruck for a moment. "How do you know?" Terra asks looking a little shock about Manami knowing what he was thinking. I then realize that I never told Terra what Manami magic ability was. "Sorry Terra I forget to mention that Manami can use Mind Magic. So she can read your mind if she please." I explain to Terra. Who, was still looking at Manami. "So is that how you knew who we were?" Terra asks Manami who just laugh. "No the only reason I found out that Ventus was Daisuke was by the way he walk and by the way he talk." My face turns red behind my mask as I heard Terra laugh at me. "So are you going to tell him were Naoko is or not?" I ask Manami getting a little annoyed. She nodded her head and said. "Naoko is training at her old spot. I do not think I need to tell you were that is at." I look up at Terra who nodded his head and turn around and headed out in the direction Manami pointed. "So what do we do now?" Manami look back at me as I was grinning at her. "Don't give me that smirk I did not get rid of him so we can do any of that." Manami then turn around and went back in the café.
Manami talk to Hibiki to let her have the night off. He agrees and gave me a friendly wave as we left. I smile under my mask as we walk out of the café. "So where do you want to go my little duchess?" Manami face turns red as I use her old nickname but it fade away as she look around and took my hand. She led us near an area around the city that had little of people. When we got there she turn toward me and said. "Not a lot of people come here so I think it best that we come up with a plan for your team right now." "What do you have in mind?" Manami took a moment to think before speaking. "Well the first thing that will help me is that you tell me about the Ataxia. It seem that you guy have some sort of history with each other and that would be good information to know." I thought about it for a moment about telling here about them. I figure I will tell her the basic thing. "Well to start off both the Ataxia and my brother were all training to become what we call Guardian. The thing is that there was only five guardian's spirit for the basic five elements so when me, Pyro, Hydro and Terra were chosen the other got upset that they were not chosen and left." "What about Bolt was he not with you in the beginning?" I nodded my head no and told Manami. "No in the beginning it was only four of us. After about a year in training we met Bolt in which Pyro and our master took him in and train him in the way of the guardian. We met up with the Ataxia two years into our training were we found out that they gave up their own humanity in becoming the Ataxia. Their only goal was to cause chaos where ever they go. We were able to stop them in most of their attempt but they always come back for more. The last time we saw them was over a year ago and that time we were able to take away some of their power. So it seem wired that they have this much power." I stop for a moment and look back at Manami who stay quite as I was telling her about the Ataxia. Manami was absorbing all the information I told her and she ask "How were you able to stop the Ataxia and have no one know what you did?" "Our master and our guardian sprite were able to wipe the memory of the people in the area and we were able to use our magic to fix the area up so no one knows we were there." I told Manami. Manami then let out a load groan and took my hand as we start to walk out of the area.
When we got out of the area Manami let go off my hand and started to use her mind magic so we could talk in our head. "So the first thing we need to do is figure out is how they got their magic in full strength. You told me that the last time you met them you were able to take out most of their power, so the first thing we should do is find out how they got their magic to full strength." As Manami told me in her mind, I was considering telling her about the black dragon and how he may have given them the power but I rule that out seeing that I would have to talk about Master Zeref. So I just stay quite as she was talking. As she was done talking about her idea on how the Ataxia got their power back, I brought up the subject of our old guild. Manami started to talk about what she been doing lately and how it has been hard when I left. I frown under my mask as I heard that but Manami just smile as she link her hand into mind and started to drag me around the city. "Why are we going in here?" Manami look at me for a moment and said. "I'm Hungry and you're buying me dinner." I was about to abject to this but she gave me a glare and I just nodded my head. "You should feel lucky Ventus I don't let anyone take me out for dinner." I heard her say as we walk in to one of her favorite restaurant. "You're going to make me pay for leaving you aren't you?" Manami smile at me then remove my mask and kiss me in the cheek. I smile under my mask as we sat down. I can worry about the Ataxia, Acnologia, and the tournament later. Tonight is all about me and Manami.
1 Hour ago
Kenichi (Terra) POV
I left Ventus and Manami in search for Naoko. I figure she would be at our old training ground if Manami info was correct. As I ran through the park I finally made it to a clearing and saw Naoko practicing with her sword. I smile at that remembering how much she said she was going to be a great swordswomen when we were kids. I slowly walk toward her as she swung her sword. When I got close to her, she stops and turns around. "Terra what are you doing here?" I smile under my mask and told her. "Ventus went on a date with Manami and Manami though it would be a great idea if I keep you company." Naoko gave me a glare and said. "I don't need a babysitter so you can go." Naoko turn back around and continue practicing with the sword. I just sigh and went to a nearby log and sat down.
I watch her practice her sword for quite a while until she turns back to me. "Are you going to keep looking at me while I practice?" I thought about it for a moment and stood up. "You're right. How about I help you with practice." I told her as I summon my axe. Naoko was taken back for a moment but smile. "You know what you're getting yourself into do you?" She asks as she put up her sword. I nodded my head as she rushes toward me. She swung her sword at me with great force but I use my axe to block it. "You're pretty strong for someone so petite." I told her as her sword and my axe clash. She glares at me and pulls her sword back and swung again. I avoided the attack and swung my axe at her but she move her body and my axe miss her. We both jump back to get some space as I kept my eye on her. "You do know I still did not forget about what you did when we first met." Naoko said as she took a stance. I got myself prepare for any attack she had coming my way. "FLAME SCARB BLADE" Naoko blade burst in to flame and she charge at me with intend to hurt me.
She swung her blade at me and I use my axe to block it but the force of the blade and fire was too much and I was swung back into a tree. I crash into the tree bringing it down and was down for a moment. "Are you ok?" Naoko ask in a worried tone as she rushes to my sides. I stay still as she approach me hoping it look like I was passed out. As she got close to me I grab her by the waist brought her down with me. Naoko let out a screech as she fell, and I laugh at her expression. Naoko started to blush really bad and scowl at me. I try to apologize to her but she got up and starts to leave. I stood up and ran to her but before I knew it I was back on the ground looking up at Naoko. "You know you should not put your guard down when you're around me." Naoko said with a smile. I smile under my mask as I did a sweep kick at her bring her to the ground. She was able to find her footing and not fall, as I flip back up. Naoko smile at me as she got into her fighting stance. "Let see how good you are without a weapon?" Naoko charge at me doing a jumping side kick. I duck out of the kick and swung a punch at her. She blocks the hit and kicks me in the stomach. I stumble back and look up to see her running at me.
She did a round house kick at me but I was able to catch it. I brought her leg down and threw my arms around her waist. "WHAT ARE YOU DOING?" Naoko yell as I hug her by her waist. "There more than one way to beat an opponent." I told her as I push her away as she try to punch me in the face. She starts to swing her arm at me trying to lay a hit. I dodge all her punch I then grip one of her punches by the wrist and spun her around so her back is facing me. I then use my other hand to grip her wrist and pull her close to me. "Are you ready to call it quite my little samurai?" I whippier in her ear as her face lit up red. "You perverted!" Naoko did a stretch kick to hit me in the head but I was able to doge it by spinning her around so her front is facing me. I look her deep in the eye. Naoko kept looking at my eye but then turn away looking sad. I let her go and put my hand under her chin and move her face to look at me. "Are you ok?" I ask. Naoko nodded her head and said. "You just remind me of an old friend." I turn away for a moment not knowing what to say. I look back at her to see tears coming from her eye as she look down. "Was this friend really close?" I ask knowing the answer. "Yea… it was the person I was talking about the other days." Naoko said in a said voice. "I put my hand around her and gave her a hug. We stay like that for a moment until Naoko push away. "Are you ok?" Naoko nodded as she smile back at me. "Well enough mushy stuff let get back to training." Naoko wipe her tears away as she got back in to her fighting stance. I smile at her under my mask as I get into mind.
We train for a couple of hour until we both lay on the ground, pretty tired. "You're pretty good earth boy." Naoko said as she turns to me. "You're not bad yourself Samurai girl." I told her as we both laugh. I stood up and walk to her to help her up. "So what do you want to do know?" I ask. Naoko thought for a moment then say. "How about we walk around the town for a bit? I have not relaxed in a while." I nodded as her arm link with mine and we walk around the area. As we walk I ask Naoko about her life and shetalk about all the adventure she went on with her step-brother and how she want to be stronger so she can protect those that mean a lot to her. I smile at that, remembering the same words I told her. We had a good time around and I get to see Naoko act like her old self. We walk near Sabertooth guild when I saw Sting and Rough standing near the front entrance. "Hello brothers." Naoko address her brother. Both Sting and Rough greet Naoko and turn to me. "Hey you're the kid from the other day." Sting asks as he looks at me. I nodded my head and extend my hand to shake. "So what are you doing with him Naoko? The last time we saw you with him you want to rip out his guts and feed it to our cats." Sting jock at Naoko who face was turning red. Rough gave him a sock in the shoulder. I laugh at them seeing that they still act like how they act four year ago. Naoko glare at me as I try too holds my laughter. Both me and Sting apologize at Naoko after she hit the both of us in the head. We still laugh under our breath as we rub or head. Rough apologies to me but I told him it was no problem. Me, Naoko, and Rough started a conversation when Sting face lit up. "Hey Terra why don't you come with us for dinner?" I turn to Sting and was about to reply no seeing it was not a good idea to be with them for so long, but Naoko cut me off. "Sure he's coming, in fact dinner is on him." My mouth fell open as Naoko drag me with her brother. "I can't get out of this can I?" I whisper to Naoko. She nodded her head smiling with her brother. I smile back knowing that my empty wallet was worth her pretty smile.
6 Hour ago (Arena Infirmary)
Cole (Hydro) POV
My face was still blushing as Master Zeref and the other left the room. "I'm sorry about my friend and brother comments." I said to Chelie. Chelie just smile and said that it was fine. I ask her what she was doing back. She told me that she wants to check how I was doing and that she wants to thank me for helping out Lyon. I told her that it was no problem. Both me and Chelie stay quit not know what else to say. Chelie then rub her head and asks if I want to go out. I nodded my head and Chelie went outside to talk to one of the nurse. As she left I let out a moan and start hitting my head saying how stupid I was acting. Chelie was asking to hang out with me and I have to get my act together. As Chelie came back I saw a nurse walk in with her pushing a wheelchair...
"Is this really necessary?" I look up to Chelie as she was pushing me on a wheel chair. Chelie laugh and nodded her head as she pushes me. "Look in the battle you took a nasty hit in the leg remember. You need to be off the leg for at least day or two." I sigh at her as we kept walking… Well she walks and I sit. "Why don't you use your healing magic to fix my leg?" I ask her hoping she would. Chelie just nodded her head no and say. "I already did all I can for your leg. So right now it just has to heal naturally." I sigh at that but was still happy that I could spend time with Chelie. "So what do you want to do?" I ask her as she pushes me around. Chelie smile and ask if it was ok to go to the park. I told her it was ok. She took me to the park and I saw a lot of kids playing around. Some of the kids saw Chelie and run toward her. "Chelie you came!" The kids yell as they approach her. I smile under my mask seeing Chelie pick up one of the little kid who ran toward her. I push the wheel chair closer toward them as Chelie wave to me to come closer. The kids greet me and were shock when they realize I was the guy that fought in the completion. "You were so awesome!" "I cannot believe you beat Lyon?" "Why do you wear a mask all the time?" I try to say something but all the kids kept coming up with more question before I could think of any answer. "Ok, that enough let leave poor Hydro alone." Chelie joke as the kids start to go off and play. One girl stays behind and look up at me. "Are you and Chelie dating?" I did not know how to respond to that, so I stay quite. The little girl smile grew bigger and laugh then said. "You love her." Before I could say anything the girl ran off and Chelie stood beside me. "What did the girl say?" I look up and her still not knowing what to say. "She thought you were really pretty." I told her my face all red. She gave me a strange look but nodded her head. "So do you want to get something to eat?" she question. I was about to answer but heard my stomach growl. Chelie laugh and push me toward one of the restaurant.
"You did not have to pay for the meal." Chelie said as we left. I told her that it was my treat and that I wants to be a gentleman. Chelie laugh at that, saying how that was a little bit sexist. I laugh at it too. We kept strolling around the city watching some of the street show and playing some of the games. It was sort of hard for me to do some of the activity seeing that I was in a wheel chair but Chelie help me out. I was having a lot of fun with Chelie and this sort of made me feel like I old time when we were kids. As we stroll around I sense the presence of Master Zeref. I look up just in time to see him jump from one of the building to another. I smile at that knowing that the old man loves to watch over us. Chelie ask me what I was looking at and I told her that it was nothing. The two of us went back to the park to see that Ren and Sherry were helping with the kids. Chelie ran up to them and gave Sherry a surprise hug. I laugh as Chelie jump on top of Sherry and both of them fell down. Ren spotted me and walk over to me and roll me over to the other. I saw that Sherry look mad at Chelie but it turn to a friendly smile as she lightly punch her at her shoulder. Me and Ren could not help but smile at them. Sherry helps Chelie up as we got close to them. Sherry turn to me and her face lit up smiling. She walks up to me and gave me a big hug and lift me off the wheel chair, saying thank you for helping Lyon. I don't know when this happen but Sherry got pretty strong, and I could hear some bone cracking. Chelie start panicking and yell. "Sherry! Sherry! Let him go your hurting him." Sherry looks down at me and saw how my eyes look like it rolling back. She quickly let me go and I feel on back on the wheelchair. She apologizes to me but I told her it was ok. Her face turn red but I told her that it was nice to be hug by a beautiful woman. Sherry, and Chelie face went red but for different reason. Luckily Ren came to my rescue by saying if we would like to help with the even for the kids. Both me and Chelie nodded and the four of us help set up games and other event for the kids.
While we play with the kids Ren walk up to me saying he wants to talk to me alone. I look at this face seeing that he had a serious look on it. I nodded at him as he pushes me away from the other. When Ren stop he put his hand on my shoulder and said. "I want to thank you for helping out Lyon." Ren then look back at Chelie and Sherry who was playing with the kids and smile at them, then continue saying. "Both Sherry and Chelie were devastated at what happen to Lyon and what happen to you." Ren took a long pause and turn back to me. "Look I know we barley know each other but it seem that Chelie seem to care for you and Sherry also seem to trust you. As for me I still don't trust you all that well, but seeing as you make Chelie smile the way she did I say I trust you in protecting her." Ren extend his hand and I smile at him and shook it. The two of us continues to watch our girl playing with the kids and I feel even if it was a little while happy.
8 Hour Ago
Romeo (Pyro) POV
I rush out of the infirmary with my face still red. Hoping that Wendy was not mad. "Man I hope Wendy did not wait long" I rush out of the arena and was not paying attention and ran into someone. "OW" I heard the person yell. I look up to see the person I hit and saw that it was Juvia. "Uh Juvia hi." I said more like a question. Juvia just look at me for a moment then ask. "How do you know Juvia name?" I mentally slap myself remembering that Juvia never told me her name yet, even though we met. "Oh… It's because you keep talking in third person. That's how I know your name." I said trying to save myself. She still did not look convince and ask "How do you know Juvia talk in third person." I kept looking at her Remembering that she never talks when we met. I felt really stupid how this was going. Juvia look at me a little longer when her eyes widen. "I know you!" she said making me jump. "You do…" I said a little nervous. "Yes… Aren't you Wendy boyfriend?" I just look at Juvia for a moment then sigh in defeat. "Yea I'm her boyfriend." I told her still looking down. Juvia gave me a bright smile and said "If you're looking for Wendy she back at Juvia guild." Juvia then grab my hand and led me to Fairy Tail. "I do not think the other will mind if Juvia bring you are there." Juiva said as she looks back to me.
When we got the guild it was almost noon. The sun was setting in the horizon and all the night event for the tournament was starting. I notice that when me and Juvia enter the guild that they turn the guild into a karaoke café. I saw that most of the member were there helping out with the cafe. "Juvia over here!" Me and Juvia look over at the counter to see that Natsu, Lucy and the other were at the counter. She walks toward them and wave to me to follow. "Pyro what are you doing here?" Natsu smile as I we got to the counter. "I'm here to see Wendy." I realize how bad that came out as the word left my lips. I saw that most of the dragon slayer and there girlfriend or wife just look at me. "Do you have a date with Wendy?" I heard Gajeel ask. "You could say that." I answer rubbing the back of my head. "Nastu already told us that you know Wendy but he never told us that you were dating." Gray said glaring at Natsu. "Boys cut it out your scaring the poor boy." Levy said putting her hand around Gajeel neck. Natsu just laugh at them and said "Don't worry I trust Pyro. You saw how he and his brother rush to save not only there comrade but Chelia as well." "See Natsu trust him and you should too." Lucy agrees giving Natsu a quick kiss on the lip. I may have been nervous being back with my old guild but it also made me happy to see them all cheerful. "Pyro you're here?' I turn around hearing Wendy voice to see her coming in with Asuaka and her parent. "Yea… I kind of bump into Juvia and she brought me here." Wendy smiled at me and look up to Mirajane who was behind the counter. "Do you mind if I take a break right now Mirajane." Mirajane just smile at Wendy and gave her a nodded. Wendy put the stuff she had in her hand down and grabs my hand leading me out of the guild.
Third Person POV
"Where do you want to go Wendy?" Pyro ask Wendy as they were walking around the stance trying to find something to do. "How about we get something to eat? I haven't eaten since lunch." Wendy suggested as they past some of the food stance. Pyro gave her a nodded and they went off to eat. Unknowing to them a couple of stand away were six people hiding in the shadow. "I though you trusted him fire breath?" "I do I just want to see where he taking her." "Quit pushing Metal head your standing on my foot." "You Guy shut up they will hear us." "Hurry up they are getting away." "Juvia does not understand why we're doing this?" Lucy quickly got up from where they were hiding and try to keep up with Pyro and Wendy without being caught. "It seem like they are going into one of the restaurant to eat?" Levy said as she caught up to Lucy. "Come on we have to get inside." Natsu said as he was about to bolt straight for the door but was stop by Gajeel and Gray who pull on his scarf. "No you idiot if we just walk right in Wendy and Pyro will just know they are following them." Gray said as he smacks Natsu in the head. "Ow the hurt you ice brain." Natsu said as he rubs the back of his head. "Well if you're so smart then what should we do?" Nastu ask looking at the other. Gajeel look at the restaurant and notice a back entrance were all the employee go in. "I got an idea follow me."
"This is the stupidest idea you ever had Metal head." Gray said as he was dress up as a maid. "Why do I have to dress up as a maid?" "Well if we dress you up as waiter we will be easily found, and if the girl dress up as maid it will just be the same thing. This way you can survey Pyro and Wendy without getting caught." Lucy said trying to hold back her laugh. "Juvia think you make a pretty maid." Juvia said trying to encourage her husband. Gray just sigh and glare at Lucy and Gajeel "I'm going to remember this." Gray walk in to restaurant and found Pyro and Wendy siting in one of the table. "So how is your brother Pyro, Is he ok?" Wendy asks looking concern for Pyro. Pyro just nodded his head and said. "Yea Hydro is fine. All he need is a good rest and he should be up and about for the next event." Gray walks up to them and tries to talk in the best female voice he can. "Good evening my name is Gra… Gretal and I will be servings you this evening. Wendy and Pyro look at Gray for a moment but smile at him. Pyro and Wendy order there food and Gray went back to the kitchen. "So what did you find out?" Lucy asks as Gray walk through the door. "Nothing it just a regular date." Gray answers looking at the others. Gray serves food to Pyro and Wendy for the remainder of the meal and the other watch how the two interact. They saw how Pyro picks of a piece of food on Wendy face and ate it. They saw how they share desert and Wendy feeding Pyro cake. The girls try to hide the sequel as the two of them left the restrung.
The six of them follow Pyro and Wendy to the booth and saw Pyro play a game to win a little stuff dragon for Wendy. They walk around and watch a puppet show and play a few more games. They kept walking around until Wendy grab Pyro hand and led him down an ally. Natsu and the other follow them in hope not to lose them. Wendy kept running and told Pyro. "I know a great place that has beautiful scenery. They light up many lanterns and it looks beautiful." Pyro smile at her as she led them to an open area. When they got to the area they notice that the place was dark and all the lantern were lightless. Wendy sighs at this and looks back at Pyro. "Sorry Pyro… I was sure they would be lit." Natsu and the other finally caught up to them and hid behind a bush. "What going on Smoke breath I can't see?" Natus look at Pyro and Wendy to see Wendy have a sad face. "Wendy looks sad." "WHAT! What did that piece of trash do to our little sister?" "Nothing Metal-head, its look like Wendy is upset about the lighting." Lucy look around for a moment she realize were they were. "I remember this place it where they lit up all the light for the memorial of the people who were kill by the dragon." Lucy told the other. Levy look confuse and ask. "Why are they not lit today?" the other shrugs their shoulder as they kept watch. "Look Wendy it fine." Pyro try to tell Wendy, but she still looks a little upset. Pyro look at Wendy for a moment and got a bright idea. "Hey Wendy, why don't you close your eyes for a bit?" Wendy look confuse but did. Pyro took in a deep breath and focus his fire into his finger tip. He took another breath before he shot the fire and hit all the lantern in the area. He kept shooting until every lantern was lit. When Pyro was done he looks back at Wendy and told her to open her eyes. When she did she was surprise to see all the lantern lit. She looks all around and turns back to Pyro. "You did this?" She asks with a big smile and gave him a big hug.
Lucy, Levy, and Juvia shriek in delight at Pyro action while the boys smile at him. Levy and Lucy turn to their Dragon slayer husband and ask. "Why can't you be like him?" Natsu and Gajeel turn the other way so they don't have to look at their wife in the eyes. "Well it seems Pyro have everything under control lets go." Natsu said without missing a beat and walk off with Gajeel following behind. Gray and Juvia follow behind arm links, while Levy and Lucy just kept watching the two love bird. They watch them for a couple more minute then turn around to follow the others.
Romeo (Pyro) POV
Wendy arms wrap around my neck as I support her. I smile at this and let the embrace last until Wendy slowly push me away. I look down at her to see she had small tears in her eyes. I got worry and ask if she was ok. Wendy nodded looking down. "Your… You're a fire mage?" Wendy asks looking up at me. I did not know where this was going but I nodded my head yes. She places her face on my chest as I put my arm around her. She stays like that for a moment then looks back up at me and said. "Remember the boy I told you about… The one that went missing at the dragon incident…" I nodded at her. Wendy kept silence then continue saying. "He was a fire magic too… Not a regular fire magic but a rainbow fire magic. He would show off his magic to impress Natsu and also show me whenever I was sad." I held her tighter feeling like crude. I knew I would hurt the one I love when I left, but I never want to hurt them this much. I slowly push Wendy away a place my hand under her chin making her look up at me. I wipe the tears away from her eyes and took her hand. "Look Wendy If you feel like you need someone to talk to I'll be there. You don't have to bottle this up" A small smile crept on Wendy face as we walk out of the place. As we walk close to the guild I turn toward Wendy and ask "I just wanted to ask if you knew about Natsu and the others were following us." Wendy laughs and said. "Yea I knew they were following us the moment we were at the restaurant but I did not want to say anything." The both of us laugh as we kept on walking around the city for a while until we got to the park. We walk around the park to see what kind of activity they had. When we got to the center of the park I saw Hydro and Chelie playing with a group of kids. Chelie spotted us and wave for us to come. We walk toward them seeing Ren and Sherry also their helping out with the kids. "What are you guys doing here?" Hydro asks wheeling toward us. I look at him and then look at the chair. "What with the chair?" Hydro rubs the back of his head and answered. "Because of what nurse Chelie said. I have to be in this wheelchair." I nodded at him and turn toward Wendy who was talking to Chelie. "How was your date?" I turn back at Hydro giving him a nodded before saying. "It was good." Hydro nodded his head as we watch the girls help out Ren and Sherry.
We watch them for a while when Hydro ask me a question. "Do you ever regret it?" I turn to Hydro as he kept staring at the others. "Do you ever regret leaving?" I stay quiet for a moment trying to find the right words to answer this. I do think about this time to time, about not leaving but … "That topic comes to my mind now and then." I started looking away from Hydro. "How I could be training with Natsu and be strong like him. How I actually could be Wendy boyfriend without all the lies. I do think about all of this, but..." I turn back to Hydro and look him in the eyes. "But if I left I might not have met you or the others. I would have not travel around the world and saw all the amazing things. Sure I think about what would happen if I never leave but I would never regret leaving." Hydro and I stay quite as I finish as we saw the girls walking toward us. Both Wendy and Chelie said they want to go back home and Hydro said that the four of us should walk together. The four of us walk home as me and Hydro drop Chelie off then Wendy. As I push Hydro back to our hotel I ask Hydro if he ever regret leaving. Hydro stay quiet for a moment then took off his mask and smile at said. "Once a Guardian always a Guardian."
To Be Continue
