Inochi Yori

by Panthermonspartner

Why was Jellal so willing to let Erza leave the Tower of Heaven? He'd said so himself, that he needed her and wanted her to stay, yet seconds later forced her to leave. What Erza didn't know was that someone else had beaten her to the top of the tower and confronted Jellal already. Someone who'd already promised to stay if Erza went free, someone by the name of Lilura Ameina Scaret

11. Chapter 10-Gomen imōtoyo

Chapter 10- Gomen imōtoyo

Another week passed by and Erza was still suspicious of her sister. Erza walked into the guild one morning and into the infirmary to say good morning, but was confused to find Lilura and Jellal putting bandages and other medical supplies into a pack. "What are you doing?" She asked. "Erza!" Lilura said, looking guiltily at her younger sister. "What's going on?" Erza asked, looking between the two.

Lilura bit her lip and looked at Jellal. Jellal gave her a small nod and Lilura frowned but then sighed, turning to look at Erza. "We're leaving." Erza's eyes widened and she said "What?! Why are you leaving? You can't! I mean you're not healed yet and" Lilura cut her off by putting a hand on her shoulder. "Erza. We both know that you feel guilty about what happened back when we were kids and want to repay me for staying behind at the tower."

Erza looked down, not verbally admitting that her sister was right, but implying it nonetheless. "But you don't have to repay me. Like I said the other day, you mean so much to me that I was glad to stay in your place so you would have a chance to live your own life. You can't keep living your own life if you are trying to make up for my choice. That's why Jellal and I are leaving." She looked at the blue haired man and then back at Erza "We don't belong in a guild like you. We do things our own way, there is no chance we'd be able to follow the rules around here." She said with a small smile.

Lilura embraced Erza tightly, ignoring the dull pain she felt from her wounds, and Erza whispered "What if I never see you again? Like when you left when we were kids." Lilura smiled a little "I told you already kid, I will always come back. And you will never be alone. I will always be in your heart and you in mine." A tear slid down both siblings cheek and Lilura pulled away, kissing Erza's forehead affectionately. Erza hugged Jellal quickly and then watched him disappear out the window.

Lilura threw down the bag they had packed and prepared to jump after him, but Erza put her hand on her shoulder. Lilura turned and Erza said "Please just check in at some point. Just so I know you're still alive." She was almost begging, her expression desperate for Lilura to agree. "We'll stop back here in six months to say hello. Try to stay out of trouble until I'm there to keep an eye on you." Lilura teased.

Erza smiled and nodded, hugging her sister again. "I will." She said. Lilura winked and jumped out the window, landing in Jellal's arms. Erza leaned out and watched them walk down the road towards the train station, hand in hand.

Before they disappeared they turned around and waved at her before vanishing in the horizon, not able to see the tears coming from Erza's good eye. "Goodbye Lily." She whispered before closing the window and leaving the room.