Sorry it took so long to get the next chapter out! A lot happened and hopefully I'm back on track with my writing. I want to give a huge thank you to those who have added this story to their favorite/watch list. It means so much! So thank you!
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Chapter 21
What the hell was happening? It was like the world had suddenly turned upside down and everything just decided to rain down at once. After talking to Luna, Saphira left in a haste and entered a different room. This one was one of the meeting rooms. In the center of the room there was a long rectangular table and a total of 12 chairs, one at each end and five on either side.
She sat down in a corner seat and let her head drop onto the table. Overwhelmed, nervous, frightened. These being just a few of the emotions running rampant through her mind and body. The need and feeling to run away was clawing at her. She could do it again… she had run away when she found out Laxus was her mate…
Someone knocked on the door. "Saphira-sama?" It was Rouge.
"What?"
"Members from the council have arrived… Lahar is with them and he's asking for you."
'Of course, he is…' She thought with a sigh. "I'll be right there. Just hold them off for a few minutes."
"Of course." The sound of his shoes walking down the hall and up the stairs were the last things she heard before she was left in silence again.
'I have to go up there… I can't hide down here forever… all though that thought is appealing.' Saphira left her seat and started to make her way to the guild hall.
(Line Break)
"Where is Saphira Dragonair?! Why is she taking so long?"
Lahar was starting to get impatient. And being in the presence of a criminal without shackles on was unnerving. Why the god damn council agreed to her demands was beyond him. 'Where is this stupid freak!'
"I suggest you don't think that way about Saphira."
"And why would that matter to you… Cobra." Lahar replied as he glanced in the maroon haired man's direction.
"She's under a lot of stress and I just don't feel comfortable with it… or your fucking presence either."
"I would imagine not. Seeing as you're a criminal and all." Lahar muttered.
"Being a criminal has nothing to fucking do with it! If anyone in this room is a god damn freak it's you!" Erik hissed out. The only things holding him back from beating the shit out of Lahar was his mate, Kinana. Who was standing next to him with her hand on his arm and Saphira who put a lot on the line to get him here. No, he wasn't going to fuck this up.
"Saphira-sama will be up soon. But she does ask that you be patient for a few more minutes." Rouge said as he entered the room.
"It's not wise to keep the council waiting."
"Then I suppose it's a good thing you aren't the council then Lahar." The voice came from the stairs and was heard before Saphira arrived. Once she entered the room she said, "You are simply an errand boy. Now what is all this fuss about?" She asked while she turned her head towards Erik.
He sighed and then spilled the beans, so to speak. "He called you a freak."
Laxus growls after hearing Erik. But Saphira was completely unphased.
"Really? That's so unoriginal Lahar. You don't think I haven't heard that before? Now… to what do we owe this displeasure?"
"You know exactly why we are here. And it's not to play games."
"Well I'm not in the mood to play games either… which is why I don't understand why you are still here." Saphira replied with a sigh.
"Excuse me?"
"Still playing stupid? Your errand is to check on Erik's progress, right?"
She was given no answer so Saphira continued. "As you can see the entire guild is standing behind Erik. His presence is accepted here and not a single person has voiced any concern. So, I'll ask again… why are you still here?"
The entire guild was silent as the pair stared each other down from across the room. Really no one dared to say a word. Everyone could tell that something had put the elemental dragon slayer on edge and it wasn't just the presence of the council.
Lahar said nothing as he turned around and made his way out the guild hall doors. Once Lahar was gone along with the knights following him, Saphira slouched down into the nearest chair and closed her eyes.
Laxus came over and placed his hand on her shoulder, trying to comfort his distressed mate. She smiled up at him and placed her hand on his.
"We have a problem."
(Line Break)
Once again Saphira found herself seated in Makarov's office along with Laxus, Gajeel and Erik. All eyes were on her as they waited for the news.
"I got Luna to talk to me a little. More than anything she said she was sorry. But her ill-advised decision actually panned out for us… she said that Acnologia and Rea are working together."
Before she could say anything, else Erik spoke up. "I've been thinking about this a lot since I heard this. Now this could turn out to be a really fucking good thing. Instead of fighting on two different fronts, now there is only one."
"One united fucking army." Gajeel muttered.
"Now wait." Makarov interrupted. "Erik has a great point. Instead of worrying about two completely different entities we have one. We won't have to split up the fighting power of the guild as much. And to their knowledge, Saphira is dead. And their unity is unknown to us."
"No, if I was dead, the curse on Luna would've lifted. Rea knows I'm still alive. But we do have the upper hand knowledge wise. Rea should figure that it's impossible to talk to Luna so she assumes that her secret is safe." Saphira added as she rubbed her forehead.
"Why don't you head home child? There is nothing more to be done tonight." Makarov suggested.
She was exhausted. And the thought of heading home was just what she needed. Between her relationship with Laxus, dealing with Luna, pissing off the council, and now an army! She needed sleep.
"Agreed… I'm done for the day."
(Line Break)
Back home not much was said as they entered the house. Erik headed upstairs to his room, but shot Laxus a glancing look as he disappeared up the stairs. 'You better talk to her dipshit.'
Laxus glared at him and then turned his attention to Saphira, who had curled up on the couch. 'I'm really no good at comforting people…' He thought as he stiffly sat down next to her. But before he could work up the courage to say anything, Saphira spoke.
"I'm scared…"
"Of what?"
"Everything… before when I figured I would have to fight Acnologia I only had to worry about myself… but now…. that's not the case…. I could lose everything I have now. My friends, the guild… you."
Saphira's pained words hit Laxus deep. Like his heart had been electrocuted and stopped. He gently pulled the black-haired woman into his lap and tucked her head underneath his chin. Saphira's shoulders began to shake as the tears poured from her eyes. For the first time in a long time, she felt safe and loved. The last thing she wanted was for any of it to disappear.
Saphira calmed down after a few minutes and rubbed the remaining tears from her eyes. "I'm sorry…" She muttered.
Laxus tilted her head back so he could look her in the face. "You have nothing to be sorry for. You are under a huge amount of stress. Anyone could see that… and I hope that you can continue to let me in so I can help you carry it." He said as he wiped the tears that fell as he spoke.
"I think you've had enough for one day. Let's go to bed." Laxus stood up with her in his arms and carried her to her room.
"Do you want to change?"
"No, I just want to sleep." She replied with a yawn.
Laxus laid her down and then turned to leave, but before he could Saphira caught his hand.
"Stay… please."
"Alright… but you need to let go of my hand so I can get undressed. I can't sleep with all these clothes on. She nodded and let go, then moved to rid herself of her shirt and pants. When she was done Saphira settled down back underneath the blankets. Soon after she felt the bed dip and opened her eyes, finding herself face to chest with Laxus.
He pulled her closer to his chest and wrapped his strong arms around her. "You're safe… and so is everyone else. So, try to get some rest tonight."
Saphira nodded her head and relaxed into his embrace. When she finally fell asleep Laxus closed his eyes and followed suit.
(Line Break)
The next morning, Saphira woke up still wrapped up in Laxus's arms. Comfortable and unwilling to move she laid there and thought about the things that had overwhelmed her the night before.
'I need to calm down and remove the emotion from my decisions… That's the only way that we will all make it through this storm. Rea is my biggest problem right now. I should deal with her first…. I'll have to find a way to sneak out… shit! I can't think about this right now with Erik in the house! Ugh… I should just get up.'
Leaving the comfort of her bed and the arms of the man she loved, Saphira got ready for the day and carefully kept her thoughts in check. Staring at her reflection in the mirror she smoothed down her hair and left it hang down her back. Looking back at her was a woman with an unsure future, eyes clouded over with tears that she refused to let fall.
Shaking her head, she reentered her bedroom and found Laxus staring to wake up. Walking over to his side of the bed Saphira leaned over and kissed Laxus's forehead.
"Time to wake up sleepy head."
"Or… we could stay in bed all day." Laxus offered as he rolled over to face her.
"Hm, as tempting as that is… I need to go to the guild today."
Laxus sighed and left the bed. "Fine… I need to talk to Gramps anyway."
After Laxus left to get dressed, Saphira headed into the kitchen and grabbed an apple off a bowl on the counter. Erik came down the stairs shortly after and echoed Saphira's actions. Keeping her thought in check she talked with the poison dragon slayer while they waited for Laxus to get dressed.
Laxus came out shortly after, dressed in his usual attire. And after throwing out her apple core the group heading towards the guild. During the walk, Saphira thought back on Laxus's comforting actions the night before. He was already acting like a mate despite the fact that she had yet to let him completely in. She smiled to herself and linked her hand with his as they continued to walk to the guild.
During the walk, Erik couldn't help but tune into Saphira's thoughts. Hers were always interesting. But this time they were jumbled… Sometimes she thought of Laxus and was happy and peaceful. Other times like early this morning, her thoughts were dark. Visions stained in red blood and dark rainy nights. Clashing swords and fire seemed to dominate her at the moment.
'Going to have to keep a fucking close eye on you…' Erik thought.
Once they reached the guild, the trio split up and went their separate ways. Erik went to the bar to see Kinana, Laxus headed upstairs to see his grandfather, and Saphira descended to the lower parts of the guild to talk to Luna.
(Line Break)
As she reached the door Saphira paused. Rouge wasn't standing guard at the door, this time she smelled him inside with Luna.
'Just because I knew this would eventually happen doesn't make it any less annoying…' She sighed as she knocked on the large wooden door.
"Rouge! It's me."
Saphira leaned back against the wall while she listened carefully to what was going on in the room beyond the door. There was a gasp followed but shuffling feet.
"One moment Saphira-sama!"
'In one moment, I'm going to seriously kick your ass!' She thought with a huff. The fact that Rouge was in there alone with the person she thought of as a daughter was pissing her off. More so that the door was not immediately opened upon her arrival.
'They are to be mates… he has every right to be with her.'
'I'm well aware of that. But it doesn't mean I have to like it.'
'You have your own problems to worry about. You and your mate still have a long way to go yourselves.'
'Always so nosey…'
The door swung open, ended her conversation with her inner dragon. In the doorway should a slightly disheveled Rouge.
Saphira crossed her arms and said, "I don't think I've ever seen your clothes so wrinkled… And your cloak is missing… Dare I even ask?"
A voice from inside the room said, "It's fine Rouge, let her in."
'Since when does he require someone else's permission to fucking let me in.' Saphira thought angrily as she entered the room. Nothing in the room seemed to be out of place as she made her way over to a chair. Luna was standing in front of the couch, still blindfolded, and when Saphira sat down so did Luna.
"I guess things with Rouge are going well?"
Luna blushed slightly before saying, "Yes… very well. What about you and your mate?"
"Slowly… of course that's mostly my fault. I have my attention completely focused on this war."
"No offense… but shouldn't you be focusing on him instead? There isn't anything you can do right now."
"Which is why I'm here… Where did you find the guild hiding out?"
"The guild hadn't moved at all. I guess they were confident that no one knew they were involved. But I doubt that Rea would've stayed in the same place after sending me after you."
'Or maybe she would… thinking that the problem was solved she wouldn't worry about moving everyone. Besides… there's plenty of space to hid a dragon out there…'
"Saphira? Did you hear me?"
Shaken from her thoughts Saphira said, "No sorry. I was lost in thought."
"Well I said, you should stay away from them. And not to do anything by yourself. I know that was what we were taught but there are so many great people here to help you… You should let them."
'That's exactly why I won't let them help… I don't want to lose them…'
"You are right, I'll be sure to run anything I think of past the master first."
"Really! You promise!" Luna responded excitedly. "I didn't think you would actually listen to me. Oh! While I have this opportunity, can I say something else?"
"Sure."
"Rouge said that mates are stronger together. And as one we face a greater chance of making it through this war. And I want everyone to stand together at the end, so please make time for your mate before this war."
'So that was his pitch then…'
"Alright… you got me." Saphira said as she put her hands up in a mock surrender. "Don't worry about Laxus and I, I'll sort it out." She got up and made her way to the door but stopped before she left. "Luna?"
"Yes?"
"Are you happy?"
"Yes, absolutely!"
"Good, stay that way."
Before Luna could say anything else, Saphira had left.
Everyone has something they hold dear, something they never want to lose. That's why they pretend. That's why they hide the truth. And that's why they lie.
'I'm sorry Luna.'
(Line Break)
"Hey old man." Laxus said as he entered his grandfather's office.
"My boy! What are you doing here?"
"Just checking in to see if there was any progress on finding Acnologia or Rea?"
"Unfortunately not, It seems the Crimson Fighters are excellent at hiding." Makarov said sadly.
Laxus sighed and slumped in his chair. "What are we going to do if we can't find them? We can't just wait for them to attack us!"
"We just have to keep looking. I believe my children will find a way."
"I hope you're right… Well how bout I help you with some of this paperwork?"
(Line Break)
After arriving at the guild, Erik headed straight to his usual spot at the bar. Kinana came by and dropped off a beer, kissed him hello and then went back to work.
That had been their routine for the past week. It was already so natural for him to sit here and wait for her break so they could spend some time together. Because of the council's ruling Erik was stuck with Saphira for three months. And after that period was over, he would finally move in with his mate. Of course, he was in no position to complain… He could still be stuck in prison instead. But there was one thing still bothering him… And that was Saphira's thoughts. He would only get little pieces before she closed him out or switched her line of thought. She was hiding something…
'Troublesome woman…'
Erik sat in the same place for the next twenty minutes. There had been no sign of Laxus or Saphira coming back from their separate errands. After another ten minutes, Laxus came down the stairs. And Erik waved him over.
"I need to talk to you." Erik said.
"Wow, no cursing? Must be serious then…" The lightning mage then sat down and ordered himself a beer as well. After his drink arrived, he took a few big gulps and then turned to Erik.
"So, what's this about?"
"Hoping you can shed some light on some of Saphira's thoughts… She's been keeping such a tight fucking lid on them that I really only get tiny pieces!" Erik said sounding completely frustrated.
"What do you usually hear?"
"Swords clashing, blood spattering, pouring rain, someone crying. Just really dark stuff man. She keeps such a lid on it that I feel like she's hiding something or planning something."
After he finished talking, Erik took another swig of his beer. But before he could swallow he caught one word in Laxus's thoughts.
'Assassin.'
Shocked, Erik spit out his drink and yelled. "WHAT THE FUCK DO…"
Quickly Laxus clamped his hand over the freaking out poison dragon slayer's mouth. But he kept on going even though it was muffled and completely impossible to translate.
"If you promise to quite the fuck down I'll remove my hand." Laxus hissed, as he glanced around to see if they had attracted the attention of the guild.
Erik nodded and after Laxus moved his hand he took a deep breath of air. "Are you trying to fucking kill me!"
"Maybe." The blonde-haired man said as he shrugged his shoulders. "Can't say the thought didn't cross my mind."
"Yea I fucking know!"
The pair settled back down into their seats and resumed drinking their beer.
"So, she used to be an assassin? That's surprising…" Erik commented.
"Yea no shit. You just spewed beer from the mere thought of it."
Erik glared at Laxus out of the corner of his eye, but instead of saying a comeback he asked, "How long have you known?"
"She told me during the training trip. It was before you all arrived. She also lied about how many people she killed."
"You asked her that? That's not fucking something you ask!" Erik hissed, outraged.
"I wanted to fucking know! I think I have a right to know what I'm getting myself into!"
"…. Do you love her?"
"Huh?"
"I asked do you love her."
"Yes, I do."
"Then the amount of people she may have killed shouldn't matter to you… Everyone has a dark past that they don't want to remember. You of all people should understand that as well. It must've been a tough time for her…" Erik muttered before he went back to drinking his beer.
For once, Erik had managed to surprise Laxus. The brooding blonde never really thought of the ex-con as a sensitive man. So how in the world did his words make so much sense?
"I'm making sense because I used to be in that dark place too. Oracion Seis… we killed and destroyed long before we caught the attention of the council. I know what it's like to be consumed by your own dark thoughts. And Saphira seems to be reliving them for whatever reason. I think she's planning to do something drastic."
'Drastic? Like what?' The confused lightning dragon slayer thought. He looked over at Erik and saw that he was no longer drinking his beer. And he had a crease in his forehead. Like he was concentrating on something difficult… Then it hit him.
His hands slammed down on the bar at his sudden realization. "Where is Saphira?!"
"Don't fucking know. The troublesome woman blocked me out of her thoughts five minutes ago. I can't hear her at all…"
Shocked, Laxus continued. "Does that mean she's out of your range then?!"
"No… the last time I heard her she was leaving the room with Luna in it. There is no fucking way she managed to walk right out of the guild without me knowing. She's done this before and I usually get her signal back in three minutes… How she fucking managed to double it I have no idea…"
"Aren't you supposed to know this shit!" Laxus shouted.
By now they had drawn the guild's attention. Everyone turned their heads towards the two waring dragons. But no one dared to make a move to stop them. The anger venting off Laxus was enough to keep even Natsu at bay.
"Do you know every fucking thing about your magic?!" After receiving no answer from the crackling mage, Erik continued. "Saphira is a very smart woman, and I should've realized that she had been testing my ability to find a weakness. BUT! You are her mate! You should've fucking realized that something was off about her!
Laxus hastily spun around to address the guild. "Find Saphira now! Do not let her escape!"
With that Fairy Tail leapt into action. Each mage heading off in every direction and all determined to find the MIA dragon slayer.
"I'm going to find her before you, frost face!" Natsu shouted as he bounded over the table and down the hallway.
"No way you'll find her before me! Ash for brains!" Gray replied as he followed closely.
"Come on babies! It's hunting time!" Bickslow's babies floated after him shouting, 'hunting, hunting, hunting!'
(Line Break)
Honestly… who would've thought that Erik would catch on so quickly. And somehow the prying slayer had managed to motivate the guild into an all-out game of hide and seek.
'Somehow this game seems backwards… why am I the only one hiding.' Saphira thought sourly.
Her plan had been formed quickly and silently. She had planned for almost anything… In the hours between this morning, and up to her conversation with Luna… She had made up her mind. So why the fuck was she hiding in the rafters of the guild hall?! Perched on the highest beam and in the darkest corner sat an icy eyed dragon slayer. It had taken a while to figure out how to block out the hearing sensitive dragon slayer. She had been looking into it before she even brought him to the guild, call it a contingency plan. So why had things gone so wrong?
The sulking dragon was so distracted by her own thoughts that she failed to notice the presence sitting next to her.
"Hello my old friend." Said a cheery voice.
Startled, Saphira nearly lost her balance, though she caught herself before she fell into the center of the guild hall. Looking over to her right she saw none other than Mavis Vermillion, the very first Fairy Tail guild master.
"Mavis?!" Saphira whispered harshly in astonishment. "I thought… you died? How are you here?"
"Well that's funny thing about having a body that never ages. As for how I'm here… Well Fairy Tail is my home, only those that have the guild mark can see and talk to me."
Amidst the shock and confusion of this development, one thought was very clear to Saphira. Everyone here could see and talk to the young master, so does that mean Laxus had talked to her?
"Have you talked to Laxus about how the guild was founded?!" Saphira asked with panic laced in her voice. 'Does he know I lied to him? If he does, why hasn't he said anything?'
Confused, Mavis answered, "No. Why? Have you? Why Laxus specifically?"
Letting out a relieved sigh Saphira said, "You always did ask a lot of questions… I guess I have the time to fill in an old friend. But you have to be quiet. I'm hiding."
"Hiding? Why?"
"That's a story for later, Mavis. Now first you asked why. Well because the story I told him was different from what happened. So yes I have talked to him about it."
"What reason did you have to lie to him?" Mavis asked inquisitively.
"Well, turns out that Laxus is my mate."
"Yay! Congratulations! You finally found him." The young master said with a hushed voice. Keeping true to her promise to be quiet. "But still why lie? You were the strongest person we had back then. And a huge reason why we were able to beat the guild Blue Skull. You were a founding member of this wonderful place we named Fairy Tail. We wouldn't have saved the town if it wasn't for your quick thinking."
"Quick thinking…" Saphira muttered with distain. "I acted quickly out of selfish reasons. I wanted to save Yuri… Laxus would totally freak out if he knew I had the hots for his great grandfather…. So, I lied. No one needs to know I was ever involved with the creation of this place." Saphira said as she looked down on all the people who were racing around trying to find her. Only a killer would think to hide in a high place. Looking down on your target is the best way to get the lay of the land.
"Do you hate it that much?" Mavis asked dejectedly. This place was special to her. And seeing the guild search so frantically for her old friend who clearly didn't want to be found, saddened her.
"…No, I could never hate this place. Which is why I'm going to protect it… and everyone in it."
"You are running away then?"
"Only for a little while. Acnologia is after me and so is a guild called the Crimson Fighters. By using myself as bait they will bring me into their hideout and then using Warren and Erik the guild will find me. A surprise attack on an enemy is the best way to increase our chances of victory. I don't want any casualties."
"But what if your plan doesn't work? I admit that surprise attacks increase the odds in your favor but what if they don't find you?"
"Then I die."
Mavis was silent as she stared at the profile of Saphira Dragonair. The woman next to her had been through a lot in the past centuries. But was this really the best option?
"I know you probably think I'm being selfish… and I can't deny that. I don't know what's going to happen. But I know that I have faith in my guildmates. They will find me and we will win. I don't want to sit around and wait for Acnologia to attack this town. Not when I swore to protect it all those years ago. And I swear to protect the legacy you left behind…."
"I think you actually expect to die. Is that why you haven't made it official with Laxus yet?" Mavis saw right through Saphira, there was no lying to her.
"How did you know?" Saphira asked, her voice devoid of any emotion.
"There is no mating mark on your neck. So, you've been holding back on me. You know I don't like it when I don't have all the pieces."
"If I die… Laxus won't be tied down to me. The final mate mark would tie us together forever. With no final mark he could move on, chose someone else to stand at his side. I feel as though my luck is running out… Living for two centuries has taught me a lot. But there is one constant factor… We each have only so much time. And I'm on borrowed time. So, should the time come… then yes, I would be prepared to die for this guild… for my family."
Mavis sighs and says, "It sounds like your mind is made up." Rising from her spot she stands next to Saphira and offers her a hand.
Saphira takes Mavis's hand and stands.
"I just have one more thing to say before you leave."
"And what would that be, master?"
Mavis stands on her tip toes and flicks Saphira's forehead. "Do you really think Laxus would chose to be with another woman if you died? I mean look in his eyes. Do you see the panic there? The uncertainty? I've never seen him like that…Make sure that you come back alive! Do you hear me?!"
Rubbing her forehead, Saphira looks down and finds Laxus's form right away. 'I'm making the right choice… aren't I?'
"I'll come back Mavis. This is my home… and I always come home."
Satisfied with Saphira's answer, Mavis vanished and allowed Saphira to take it from there.
(Line Break)
Suddenly and without warning, Erik heard Saphira's thoughts again.
"LAXUS! I can hear her again!" He shouted across the guild. As the blonde-haired man raced to his side, he started to talk to the woman who had caused the panic within the guild.
"Where are you?" Erik asked.
'Close enough.' Saphira replied.
Once Laxus was next to the poison dragon slayer he said, "I want you to repeat everything she says. I want to hear everything."
Erik nodded and continued his conversation with Saphira.
"Close enough isn't good enough. What are you planning?"
'I have a plan to ambush the Crimson Fighters. But it requires a lot of trust between myself and the guild. The plan also requires a lot of you and Warren. And I know I can trust you.'
Erik relays everything to Laxus and then says, "You don't have to do this alone. Let us help you. We are all fighting this war."
'I don't want anyone to get hurt. I've thought about this a lot. Give me two days and then search for my thought signature. By then I should be with the Crimson Fighters and we will then have the location of the guild. Use the location and plan an ambush.'
"What will you be doing while we search for you?"
'I'll be in the custody of the Crimson Fighters and Acnologia… unfortunately.'
"Do you really expect me to let you walk right into the hands of the enemy!" Laxus shouted angrily. How could she even suggest such an insane idea?!
"What if you get hurt? What happens if we can't find you?! What… what if… what if you don't come back at all." Laxus's voice faded off at the realization that Saphira could very well die if they didn't find her in time.
'Then the war ends. They only want me anyway… But that won't happen. I'll come back Laxus. I promise.'
"I don't fucking like this… I know you're showing me this plan but… Fuck! I don't know! It seems way too risky!" Erik said as he leaned against the bar. Considering their options, Erik couldn't help but think that maybe she was onto something. 'It would solve their biggest problem… the location of their hideout but… at what cost?'
Looking over at Erik's contemplative expression Laxus balked. "You can't actually be considering this! It's crazy!"
"Damn it! She's got a fucking point! I know it sounds crazy but… it might just work."
"No! No, No, No! This is ridiculous! Saphira get your ass out here!" Laxus roared as he frantically looked around the guild.
"She's hesitating." Erik said. "She wants to come, but part of her mind wants to go. To protect everyone… protect you. I don't think that we can talk her out of this, Sparks."
Frustrated that no one seemed to be listening to him and the feeling that there was no one on his side, Laxus let out an angry roar as he paced the guild floor. 'To hell with her hesitating!'
"Where are you?!"
It was heartbreaking to hear the panic in his voice. Saphira stayed in her spot, watching from above. Her mind was made up… all she had left to do was convince her stubborn mate.
Saphira maneuvered her way to the beam directly above Laxus. Seeing an opening she dropped down right in front of him and use her lightning magic to transport them both home. Her last thought was a reassuring one meant for Erik. He would understand and calm the guild down in the aftermath. All of this happened in two seconds.
This was it. Her one chance to convince him that her plan was worth it. So why was she so nervous?