Chapter 16

Gajeel pov

Levy: "Why haven't you bothered to look yet?"

He thought it was a little harsh coming from the shrimp. It was like she didn't get why someone might not look. He compared it to how he didn't search long for Metalicana when he first disappeared. When Metalicana left there wasn't a trace left, no scent trail or nothing. He'd already figured out by then that he was long gone and he had more important shit to do like eat and find a place to live. Chasing a dragon that obviously didn't want to be found was a lost cause, for Rana it was harder. She probably didn't know where to start and had nothing to search with.

Rana: "If my crystal was moved there's nothing to find."

Levy: "What do you mean?"

The shrimp tilted her head like a confused puppy. The new chick sat there looking like she just wanted to leave but she answered anyways.

Rana: "My sister's crystals don't let scents escape so if I was moved then I can't backtrack to where she was. That and I still don't know how long I was crystallized. If it was more than a week or so since she left I wouldn't have a chance either way."

Levy: "Well there's one thing we can do…"

Rana: "What?"

Rana sounded frustrated at levy's attempt to fix everything. I bet there was more to the story but for now it wasn't something I wanted to find out about.

Levy: "We could go back to where I found your crystal! It was in a book in a family's mansion!"

The bookworm looked really excited at the idea but the kid looked annoyed 'bout the

whole thing. I started thinking that it was just a waste of time cause even though someone could already be gone for a few days their scent could disappear. That and it seemed like she didn't want to.

Rana: "That's great and all but Levy I've been out for about three weeks now. I doubt there's much to find."

I figured I better stop this before she pushed the new chick too far.

Levy: "But…"

Gajeel: "She's right shortstuff. Even if we brought salamander there ain't much ta find."

I felt bad for bursting the shrimp's bubble but it wasn't something that was gonna work. The new chick got off the table she was sitting on and started getting dressed. I smelled frustration underneath her normal scent. She was done for today that's for sure.

Levy pov

I was kinda stumped at what to do. I realized too late that Rana was done with my mini interrogation. She looked fairly upset. I was about to follow her when Gajeel grabbed my shoulder. When I looked to him it was an unspoken message to leave her alone.

Gajeel: "so yah gonna help me now at my place?"

I almost forgot that I was supposed to help at his place after we were done for today. I wondered what I'd be walking into.

Levy: "yeah sure!"

Gajeel's place

Levy pov

I wondered what happened that caused this place to look like a dump. I knew it was Raven tail but it made no sense that they would target Gajeel. There was shards of things on the ground and spikes lining the wall not to mention the destroyed furniture. It was obvious it was Nullpudding but it seemed too personal for it to be random.

Lily: "Well it's a surprise to see you here."

Levy: "Lily!"

I grabbed the exceed from the air when he flew close. I always felt like I was holding a teddy bear when I was holding him. He turned to me while I held him.

Lily: "I've been assessing the damage and it looks like there's not much to salvage. If you could do you think we could talk privately?"

I was about to agree but Gajeel cleared his throat.

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