A/N: Hi minnaaa! Sorry for the super duper late update! Aka-chan is very, very sorry! Still, thanks for your support! But like I said before, let's just pretend that this story takes place after the Grand Magic Games, the Sabers are not in good terms with the fairies, and Jiemma is still the head of Sabertooth. Ja` enough of this and on to Chapter 11! Enjoy~ ヽ(^o^)ノ

Disclaimer: Hiro Mashima owns Fairy Tail

Chapter 11

After a few knocks on his door, she entered his room "Father."

"What is it, Minerva?"

"I have something to tell you. It's about Sting and Rogue."

He cocked his brows, "What about them?"

"Recently, they've been taking a lot of jobs and have been unjustifiably gone for days."

"I'm aware of that."

"Then why aren't you scolding them?"

"Cause I really don't care what they are up to as long as it's not against the guild."

"Are you sure you really don't care?"

"I don't get what you're trying to say. Go straight to the point."

"Well you see, Father, I investigated and apparently saw something quite odd about the jobs they're taking."

He slammed his fist on the table, "I said cut to the point!"

"All of the jobs they are taking are in Magnolia, the place where Fairy Tail is in."

"What're you saying? That those brats are moving against me?"

"I don't know… after all, Natsu was Sting's idol while Gajeel was Rogue's…" she sarcastically replied.

He gritted his teeth, "Get to the bottom of this! If ever I find out that they're involved with those puny fairies, they're going to face my wrath."

"Yes, Father." She devilishly smirked.

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"Bye Sting. Have a safe trip." She hugged him.

"Yeah, you too. Don't let other boys flirt with you!"

The shadow dragon slayer silently watched them.

She laughed, "I won't. I have you." She smiled.

"As much as I hate to bother you lovebirds, I have to say that the train's almost leaving."

"Oh yeah. Take care you guys!" she waved at them, "Rogue please take care of Sting, you can handle your motion-sickness a bit better than him." She chuckled.

"Hey! I'm all good with trains now… well, maybe not that much yet. Ja` see you, blondie."

She stared at the vehicle as it started moving away. She was looking fairly blue for once again, they part ways. She then strolled to the guild once the train was out of sight.

"So, did they already leave?"

She nodded.

"Well, I guess that's why you're looking a bit down today."

"Really, Miss Mira?" she cupped her chin, "Honestly I'm not really that sad. I mean, I know they'll be back again. And besides, I'm really happy with what happened this week!"

She gasped and her eyes sparkled, "Do you mean you and Sting already—"

"No!" she waved her hands, "Nothing like that ever happens to us. When Sting and I are together, we just talk and go to places like that very high roof alongside town.I honestly can't remember half of the things we talked about, but it was nice, really nice. Aside from my bonding time with him, I also am happy because Natsu, Erza, and Gray don't seem to be bothered about my relationship with him anymore. They don't follow us any longer like what they did before, but still they threaten Sting whenever they see him. Oh well, I guess that's just really how they care."

"I think they're really happy seeing you like this. I think they also trust him now. After all, no other guy has brought you happiness like this before."

"You know sometimes I think our situation is really funny. I didn't know I'd love him this much. Ever since I saw him, all I felt was hate. I fell in love with him, I don't know how, I don't know why, I just did… it's just so amazing how you can fall in love with a person you didn't even notice the first time you see them." She laughed quietly. Then she muttered, "Though a lot of odds are against us, like what he usually says to me, it just takes time, then everything, everything will be alright."

She beamed, "I'm glad you finally found someone like him. By the way, how is it going with his partner?"

"Oh, Rogue? Well, that's also one of the reasons why I'm very happy. He has now approved of my relationship with Sting though sometimes, I feel sorry for him because he's the only one doing their job while his partner is with me."

"Really? Is he okay with it?"

"Well, he usually says 'Tch- guess I'll do this job alone then. But no worries, I know Sting will dump you soon.' But to me, it's like 'Fine, guess I have no choice.' He may seem very unfriendly at first, but once I got used to him, I realized that he's very kind and understanding. Maybe he changed because he couldn't do anything about Sting's relationship with me anyway." She chuckled.

"Or maybe…" the eldest Strauss smiled at the blonde, "He changed because of you."

"Eh? Oh! You mean because I tried my best for him to like me? I think so too."

She murmured, "Maybe you have to take some things literally..."

"Did you say anything Miss Mira?"

"Nope. Now, tell me more about you and Sting!"

The Celestial mage enthusiastically continued to talk until she realized that the sun was down. She bid everyone goodbye and went home.

She opened the lights as she opened the door. And on her table, she saw a letter from him once again.

"Blondie,

I had a great time chatting with you and all but I know you had the greatest time because you were with me. I know, I know, you love me too much. Okay, don't be sad when I leave. I'll be back soon."

She smiled to the thought of his effort, and until now she doesn't know how he leaves an epistle without her knowing. "Soon?" she mumbled, "I wonder when that soon is…"

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"I see you two have now come back."

"Yes, Master." They both replied.

"I heard you guys were always in Magnolia…"

Sting's eyes opened wide.

Rogue wondered how he knew.

"I know that you brats recognize your master. And I am very sure you also know what guild you belong to. Do you get what I'm saying?"

Rogue answered alone, "Yes, Master."

"And you Sting? Do you want me to spell it out for you?"

"No, Master. I understand."

"If you want, you can leave this guild and join another one, but if you do, make sure I won't see your faces again nor would I know what guild you're affiliated with." He roared, "Now leave!"

They were on their way from leaving his room until,

Jiemma said, "Oh and another thing…"

And upon hearing what he ordered, the blonde guy clenched his fists and was about to reason out, but his partner prevented him from doing so with a look of 'Don't. This is not yet the right time.' leading them to just follow their master's edict.

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The next day, Lucy woke up to the sound of someone knocking on her window. And as she opened her eyes, she saw it was Lecter holding some sort of letter.

To be continued…

A/N: So how was it? I hope it was okay! I'm sorry too if you see mistakes! What could possibly be Jiemma's order? Will Minerva find out the truth? What is the message behind the note Lecter brought? Tehee~ please feel free to review, suggest, etc.! \(◦'')/