Chapter 56
Sitting on a bench, Tatsumi couldn't help but mop. Since yesterday, he has been trying in vain to find a solution to save Natsu. But the more he thought about it, the more he despaired of finding a plan.
" Damn it, but what do I need to do? "
" Stop already pretending to be crazy. " Lubbock advised him, while the two boys were in the capital.
" Dude, I know I don't have the right to tell you that but, you can't do anything for your friend. " Assured Ieyatsu. " The only way to save it is to find a person who can handle the teigu who could care for your friend! "
" You can't understand, Ieyatsu. " Retorted Tatsumi. " Since Sayo's death and my entry into Night Raid, Natsu has always been a real model for me! It is he who allows me to never lose hope, even against opponents much more powerful than me! Natsu has done so much for me…! "
Suddenly clenching his fists, the boy cried out.
" Once ! Only once! I would like to help him! I want to allow Natsu to go home! "
Listening to them in the distance, while he had a hood on his head, Run couldn't help but think that Tatsumi's words could never lead to anything. It seemed obvious that only a miracle could now save Natsu. Finally, thinking that he should lead the small group, he said.
" Guys ! We must recover! Don't forget that we came here to patrol! We must stop worrying about Natsu's condition while we are on a mission! "
" Hey, be less abrupt. " Replied Ieyatsu.
" No, it's OK. " Tatsumi assured him, getting up. " I may be in disguise, I must not forget that I am wanted, just like Run and Lubbock! Now that the enemy camp knows our identity, I must stay focused! "
Nodding, Run examined the area. Seeing no one else, he spread his wings, before affirming.
" I will find a high corner where I can monitor everything! "
" Very good ! Be careful ! "
Seeing the boy go, Ieyatsu said.
" It's so cool to be able to fly! Me too, I would like to have a teigu! "
" How are you fighting? " Lubbock asked him.
" With an ax. " Assured the boy, while the latter was hidden under his clothes. "And even with it, you will see that I would wreak havoc! "
" If my memories are good, you boasted more often than you acted! teased Tatsumi! I remember the time when Sayo saved you when you were chased by a doe, which you tried to attack! "
" There firm! I was a kid at the time! I am no longer the same! Since our last meeting, I have done a hard training! Every day, I had to strengthen my body over and over again, while enduring a thousand and one sufferings! And all this for one purpose, to join Night Raid! Now, if Wild Hunt comes to us, I assure you that I will welcome them as it should be! Yes, I would defeat them all! "
" Ah yes ? " Sneered a voice.
Suddenly widening their eyes, the trio moved aside, while various attacks struck the place where the boys were just before.
" That … ? " Lubbock wondered.
" We meet again, Night Raid. " Sneered Syura, facing them.
" We will finally be able to have our revenge. " Rejoices Giry, cracking his knuckles.
" The Jaegers are not there? " Wondered Champ. " Pity ! They were the ones I wanted to kill! "
Keeping silent, Izou just pulled his saber out of its sheath, before pointing it towards the trio.
" And shit. " Roared Lubbock.
" Wild Hunt. " Spat Tatsumi.
" These sons of bitches? " Ieyatsu wondered, immediately taking his ax out of his clothes.
" Night Raid, I ask you to surrender right away. " Syura ordered them. " Otherwise, I cannot guarantee that you will be alive for the next few minutes! "
" There firm. " Roared Ieyatsu, suddenly rushing towards him. " You will pay for all your murders! I guarantee it! "
" Dumbass. " Cried Lubbock, seeing him go headlong.
Seeing him do it, while retaining his smile, Syura could not, however, hide a certain hesitation, not recognizing the boy's face. If Ieyatsu had a teigu, he didn't know its powers. In addition, Syura was not used to seeing a professional killer attack like this. So either Ieyatsu was very self-confident or he was just a lousy beginner.
" Giry! "
Immediately, the colossus positioned himself in front of his superior, while affirming.
" I advise you to surrender, shabby! "
In response, Ieyatsu's ax hit him. Positioning his arm in front of him, Giry contracted the latter's muscles. And when Ieyatsu's ax hit him, the boy felt like he was touching a real metal trunk.
" That … ? " He wondered, seeing no mark on the colossus' arm.
Taking advantage of his surprise, Giry struck him in the stomach and made him fly until he struck the trunk of a tree.
" Ieyatsu! "
" Imbecile. " Sneered Giry, while patting his arm. " Since our defeat, Dorothea has made new improvements to my body! It has strengthened all the muscles in my body! I challenge you to hurt me! "
" Tsss, what a shabby. " Syura noticed, staring at Ieyatsu, wincing in pain. " In the end, we don't have to be afraid of him! He just has to be a rookie! You can kill that one! "
Wanting to let off steam immediately, Giry leaned on the ground, before rushing towards the boy, like a cannon ball.
" I will cover myself with your blood! "
Frightened, Ieyatsu could only put his arms in front of his face, while screaming in fear. However, eventually reacting in time, Tatsumi, in the form of Incursio, managed to strike Giry's fist and stop him.
Feeling a real shock wave create, Ieyatsu felt paralyzed. Then, the act was followed by a fight to the death, between the two adversaries, who used all of their powers to defeat the other.
" Finally, we have a little fun. " Sneered Giry, hitting the ground so hard that it created a crater.
Managing to strike him on the side with his weapon, Tatsumi made him fly several meters back. However, managing to plant his feet in the ground, to stop his run, Giry positioned the two fingers of his dick in front of him, before spitting two spurts of acid on Tatsumi.
Jumping to dodge them, Tasumi let a tree receive the attack. The latter took only a few seconds to melt, under the action of the acid.
Seeing this, Ieyatsu almost trembled.
" What ... What ...? "
For his part, Lubbock created a trident using his threads and swung it towards Champ. The latter immediately retaliated with the aid of a lightning sphere and detonated the attack. Acting then, Izou ran straight towards Lubbock, before pretending to cut him. Lubbock managed to ward off the attack in time to create thread armor.
Not knowing where to turn, Ieyatsu looked scared. This had nothing to do with the fighting he used to see while training at another base in the revolutionary army. No, there, he attended fights where he was outclassed by far.
" What is that ? Tatsumi can really fight these monsters ? "
" Ieyatsu. " Called Lubbock, seeing him stay still. " Come give us a hand! "
Taking advantage of his lowering his guard, Izou hit him. Lubbock immediately cried out in pain as one of his arms fell to the ground.
" HAAAAAAAAAAA! "
Then he got knocked out as Champ smashed his head against the ground under his foot.
" Lubbock. " Tatsumi feared.
Taking advantage in turn, Giry gave him a powerful punch, which destroys part of his armor at the level of his chest. Being lifted in the air, Tatsumi ends up being greeted by Syura, who then kicks him in the face. Crushing heavily against the ground, Tatsumi stood up with difficulty, while Syura Giry and Champ faced him.
" Haha! Is that all Night Raid can do? To believe that you are a beautiful shabby kebabs, when the other flame eater is not with you! "
For his part, Izou kept an eye on Lubbock's body. Then suddenly he could see Ieyatsu performing. Seeing Tatsumi on the ground, he had picked up his ax to face the enemy. He knew it was a waste of time, but he had to fight for his friend.
" I will kill you ! "
However, he suddenly had to protect himself with his weapon, while a hand with very long nails tried to break it open.
" That … ? "
" Good morning, my little darlings. " Chuckled the voice of a woman familiar to Tatsumi.
" You? " He wondered, recognizing Suzuka, emerging from the foliage of a tree. "Are you still alive ? "
" It takes more than a punch to kill me. " She assured.
Indeed, having recovered for a long time from his fight against him and Gajeel, the young woman was doing like a charm. The only difference, since the last time, was the torn coat, similar to those of Gajeel, which she had tied around her waist.
" Gajeel-sama is not here? " She wondered, looking for him.
Appearing disappointed at his absence, she shrugged before turning to Ieyatsu.
" In this case, I'll settle for him! "
" Do not take your great airs with me, you bitch. " Roared the boy.
Unfortunately, he was stopped dead, when Suzuka's knee hit his diaphragm. He only let out a broken cry, while horrible pain spread throughout his body.
" What is that ? " Wondered Suzuka. " I thought you would have a bit of a bite! In the end, if we have never seen you before, it is because you are not very good! "
" A sort of … ! " Roared the boy, taking a step towards her.
" Ieyatsu, get out! "
Freezing then, Ieyatsu could see Tatsumi get up again, while pointing his spear towards his trio of adversaries.
" Tatsumi? "
" You are no match for them! Hurry up and go! "
" What? Are you kidding me ? I'm not going to ...! "
" Wake up. " Roared Tatsumi, glaring at him, which frightened the other boy. "Do you want to get killed? "
As if he suddenly realized who he had in front of him, the boy then chattered his teeth. Then Ieyatsu then stared at his ax. Remembering his pathetic performance against Giry and his future beating against Suzuka, he began to swear. It was then, uttering a cry of helplessness that he turned around, before leaving.
" Hey, where is he going, that one? " Wanted to know Giry.
Having no questions, Izou immediately ran towards the fugitive, and had no trouble catching her. Seeing this, Ieyatsu panicked more and more, while he was afraid of dying.
" What should I do ? What should I do ? "
Raising his sword at that moment, Izou raised his gaze, before stopping short. Suddenly hitting him, a rain of sharp feathers fell on him, forcing the man to block them with his saber. Not even noticing, Ieyatsu continued to run, until a hand gripped the back of his collar. Finding himself lifting, he flew high in the sky, thanks to Run.
" Run? "
" What happened ? " Wanted to know the latter.
" We got caught in an ambush! Wild Hunt fell on us! Quick, we have to go get Tatsumi and Lubbock! "
Continuing to fly before him, Run seemed deaf at his last request.
" Hey, I told you that ...! "
At this moment, using Izou's back as a springboard, Suzuka jumped in their direction, before stretching his arm, while stretching out his nails. Trying to harpoon her arms, she scolded while Run made a spin on the side to avoid his load, before gaining height to find himself out of his reach.
" Tsss, missed. " She growled, putting one foot on the ground.
" Hey, I'm not a springboard. " Noticed Izou, behind his back, sheathing his saber, while the rest of Wild Hunt took malicious pleasure in bringing Tatsumi to the ground.
" Run, turn around. " Ieyatsu ordered him. " We have to go back for ...! "
" You want to go back there to do what? " Stop it Run. " Whether it is with or without me, you will be unable to defeat these guys! If we go back, it will be to get killed! If the enemy is too strong, we are forced to return to base and warn the others! "
" Never. " Roared Ieyatsu, struggling. " We have to go help them! If you're too cowardly for that, then let me take care of it all by myself! "
Groaning in anger, Run dropped to the roof of a house and managed to press Ieyatsu against the ground, while having one hand on his throat.
" Fool ! Don't you understand that you are too weak? Sometimes, a man must understand that when something is impossible for him, he must review his action plan to gain strength! Now we have two choices! We can behave like two idiots, and go headlong, just to fall into the enemy trap again! And because of this, the base cannot be notified of our capture before our death penalty! The only good choice is to go prevent them, understood? It's not cowardice, Ieyatsu! It is common sense! "
At first showing only rage in his gaze, Ieyatsu ended up lowering his gaze, however, while he could only approve of Run's words. He was too weak to do anything.
Sitting at a table, Wendy just looked at the glass of water she had in her hand. Like Tatsumi, the girl was more than bothered by Natsu's condition. She blamed herself for not having been there to help him fight Esdeath at the time. If she had, maybe none of this would have happened.
" I have the power to heal people. " She noticed. " So why am I unable to do anything? "
" Wendy? " Suddenly someone called him.
Immediately, trying to hide her despair, the girl turned around, trying to display a smile.
" Yes, Bols? " She wanted to know, seeing the masked man behind her.
Observing him for a few moments, the man finally replied.
" No nothing ! Just her face lets me say that you are too upset to be able to help me! "
" Hein? Not at all. "Wendy immediately replied. " Do you have a problem ? I would be happy to help you! "
" It's not for me. " Confessed the man. "It's for Logue! "
" Logue? "
" Yes, I think she has a problem! "
Being in the process of drawing since this morning, Bols' daughter looked blank. There was no emotion on his face. She had been like that since arriving here.
" Logue. " Suddenly called Kije, while putting a plate with some cookies in front of her. " Do you want a cake? "
Barely glancing at the plate, the child ends up shaking his head, before resuming his drawing.
" Logue? " Suddenly called Wendy.
Arriving with Bols, the mage could see the child busy continuing his activity, without giving him the slightest glance.
" She's been like this since yesterday. " Taught him Kije. " She lost her appetite! And also his smile! "
" What does she draw? " Wanted to know Wendy, taking a sheet full of scribbles.
Inspecting her, she could only be surprised. Despite the children's drawings, Wendy could recognize a group of drawn bodies, lying on a floor. All of them displayed sad smiles, while red marks were drawn on their faces. Not far from the heap of bodies was a tall man who, looking at the clothes, appeared to be Kalgon.
The drawing itself was nothing more than a representation of what Logue had seen when the man had kidnapped him and kidnapped him in his hangar.
And on another sheet, Wendy could see faces resembling those of Wild Hunt, where those of Champ and Enshin could be seen several times.
All of his other designs had authentic themes. Logue drew all his fears.
" Do you understand what she has? " Wanted to know Bols.
" Since this horrible man, Kalgon, or I don't know what kidnapped her, I felt like a certain change in her. " Informed Kije. " However, I thought it was going to pass! How his fears would disappear! But, it got worse because of these Wild Hunt rots! She was shocked to have come close to death and I don't know what to do to change her mind! "
Suddenly repressing her tears, she stared at Wendy, while imploring him.
" Please, Wendy! You are the one who saved him twice! So, I beg you! Smile again! I want to see her smile again! "
Can only nod slightly, Wendy ends up asking.
" Can I stay with her… alone? "
Looking at each other, Bols and Kije finally nodded, before leaving. Once Logue's parents were gone, Wendy sat down next to her.
" Logue, do you like to draw? "
Preferring to remain silent, Logue just shrugged.
" I would not be annoying, but what you draw is not very fun! "
New shrug.
" Logue… " Wendy insisted. " Even if you draw your fears, they will not go away! "
It was only then that the child stopped drawing, and thus remained motionless.
" You act this way hoping that once on a drawing your fears will stop haunting you. " Continued Wendy. " Kalgon and Wild Hunt! You hope drawing their faces will get them out of your mind, right? "
" This ... Isn't it? " Logue asked in a small voice.
Suddenly, her pencil ended up falling on the table, while the little girl's hand began to tremble. Logue seemed to be having trouble breathing, but eventually turned her face to Wendy, who noticed that she was trying hard not to cry.
" Wen ... Wendy ... am I a bad person? "
" Why this question ? "
" Because a lot of people want to kill me. " Affirmed the child, while having tears in his eyes.
Crying for good, she cried.
" I didn't do anything wrong ! So why ? I just want to live with my mom and dad! "
Listening to her, Wendy remained frozen, not knowing what to say. And while she was finally going to stutter something, Logue surprised her by asking her.
" Is it because my dad killed people? "
" What? " Wendy wondered.
" Sometimes, I heard him talk about it with my mom. " Logue informed him. " It was when he was sad and he said he had no right to live because of that! "
" Logue, I …! "
" My dad is not a bad person either. " Suddenly assured Logue. " He's the nicest in the world! He fights the bad guys and that's it! I'm happy to be the daughter of a hero like him! "
Sobs for good, she asked Wendy.
" Is it because I think that these people want to kill me? Is it because I'm a bad girl? "
In response, Wendy suddenly hugged her, while she kept herself from crying. She was both saddened with melancholy but above all angry. She did not understand how a kingdom could leave so many people unpunished when they had tried to kill an innocent little girl.
" You haven't done anything wrong, Logue! You are an adorable girl! Just like Bols, you were just born in a kingdom rotten to the core! You don't have to think like that! All you have to think is live! Live happily with your family! "
" How ? " Asked the child. " How with these people who want to kill us? "
" You don't have to do so much. " Assured him Wendy. " Because I would always be there to protect you! I promise you, Logue! Nothing will happen to you! Just, I want you to make me a promise, in return! "
" A promise ? "
" I want you to keep smiling. " Taught him Wendy. " Because there is nothing more important to your parents than seeing their child smile! "
Then staring at her, Logue tried to stop sobbing. However, she could not repress all of the sadness and fear that she had buried deep inside her, since the appearance of Kalgon and the false death of her father.
It was for this reason that she suddenly exploded completely in tears, before putting her face against Wendy's abdomen.
" Wendy, I'm scared! I ... I don't want to die! "
Seeing her do it, Wendy let her stick her face in tears against her, while stroking her head.
" Everything will be fine, Logue! No matter what, people will always be there to protect you! It is out of the question that I let a girl so adorable that you be attacked again by these monsters! "
It was at this instant that a silhouette could be seen coming down from the sky through the window of the room.
" Hein? " Wondered Wendy, raising her head.
" Run? " Leon's voice wondered outside. " Where are Tatsumi and Lubbock? "
" We have a problem. " Cried Ieyatsu's voice. " Tatsumi and Lubbock have been captured by Wild Hunt! "
" What? " Wendy wondered, standing up suddenly, almost making Logue fall back.
Opening his eyes, Natsu couldn't help but wince in pain. Putting a hand on his body, he felt a kind of tingling, as if needles were stuck in his organ.
" Hell, it hurts!
" Natsu. " Cried Happy, as he was at his bedside.
" What happened ? " Wanted to know Natsu. " I remember our discussion with Aniki and then ... nothing! "
" You lost consciousness. " Taught him Happy. "You were so bad that we put you here! "
" How is it possible ? " Wanted to know Natsu. " Normally, I still have three weeks of respite! "
" Natsu…! suddenly called Happy, remaining somewhat motionless! I ... You don't have three weeks to live! "
" Hein? What are you talking about ? "
Gritting his teeth, Happy turned her head to the side, as he confessed.
" According to Najenda, your health has deteriorated further since your fight against Budo! You only have two days left to live! "
Hearing this froze Natsu, as he only stammered.
" Two ... Two days? "
" Imbecile. " Suddenly a voice roared outside.
Approaching the window, the two friends were surprised to see Leone tackle Run on the ground, while threatening to hit him.
" Why ? Why did you leave Tatsumi and Lubbock behind, you cowardly coward? "
" Leone, calm down! " Akame ordered, as she arrived with the others.
" This asshole fled leaving his own comrades in the hands of the enemy. " Roared the young woman.
" Leone… he… he did that to save me and… " Began Ieyatsu.
" Shut up. " Ordered Leone, giving him a murderous look. "What the fuck did you do, you bad sucker? What are you doing among us, when you've only made the situation worse? "
" I… I'm sorry! "
" We argue won't change anything! " Run said calmly, trying to get up.
" What? "
" You know very well why I came back here! Despite my desire to fight Wild Hunt, I know very well that we could not have put up with our enemies! So I had to come back here to warn you! Sorry for Tatsumi and Lubbock, but leaving them behind was the only good solution! "
" Motherfucker. " Roared Leone, starting to grab him at the neck. " So that's it, for you, the friendship ? "
" Hey, stop it. " Wave instructed him, immediately taking his sword.
" Never. " Roared Leone, lifting Run above the ground, despite the fact that the latter made no move to struggle. " I can't stand people like him! He just deserves to…! "
It was at this instant that a hand gripped her arm.
" Leone… " Calmly called him Bulat. " I'm taking you, let go! "
" Why would I do it? "
" He did what he had to do best! Thanks to him, two people were able to come back here! It's better than having four prisoners! Now that we know about it, we can plan a plan before the enemy has the idea to execute them! We can still save them, Leone! And we will need Run, for that! "
Still looking mad, Leone clenched her teeth so hard that she felt like she was cracking them. Finally, however, she finally lets go. Falling to his feet, Run rubbed his neck a little. It was only then that he mumbled.
" Sorry, for your friends! But I thought I was doing really well! "
" You did well. " Affirmed Najenda, arriving towards them. " If your fight had dragged on, Wild Hunt could have killed you all! "
" What should we do to save them? " Wanted to know Lily.
Remaining silent, Najenda sighed, before shaking her head.
" I don't know ! "
" What? " Surprised Wave. "You plan to do something to save your men, right? "
Pensive, Najenda ends up lifting her fingers.
" The Imperial Guard, Wild Hunt, Budo, Esdeath…! Here are all the people who are currently at the palace! So if we attack him now, our chances of finding our friends and leaving with them are ... almost zero! "
" But we must ... we must ... " Stuttered Leone, without finding enough to finish his sentence.
" How dare you ? " Suddenly roared a voice.
Leaving the base, Natsu advanced towards Najenda, with an angry look.
" How can you consider leaving Tatsumi and Lubbock? They are our friends! "
" Natsu? " His boss wondered. " Look, we have to get used to the idea that going headlong will not do anything! Instead of saving friends, we will lose more! "
" I refuse to abandon them. " Roared Natsu, pretending to leave. " If I have to save them, I would go to the palace! With you or not! "
At that moment, Najenda punched him. Backing away, Natsu regained his balance in time before attempting to counterattack. Dodging his charge, Najenda then carried out a brush which made him fall to the ground. And before he could get up, the boss let his mechanical fist go to his face. Then crashing violently, he smashed the ground, a few inches from the mage's skull.
Frightened, Natsu dared not move, while Najenda had no trouble gaining the advantage against him.
" Do you understand now? Your state of health has made you weaker! So weak that even a person like me can win against you! Given the situation, it is impossible for you, too, to have a chance of winning against Budo or Esdeath! If you fight against them, you will die without having a chance to save our friends! Natsu, you're not invincible, damn it! "
Hearing it, Natsu suddenly could only bite the bullet while cursing himself.
Sitting at the back of the building, Natsu stared at the sky, while mumbling.
" I have to do something ! "
" Natsu… there is nothing we can do. " Retorted Happy, sat down next to him. " I ... I ... I appreciate Tatsumi and Lubbock! But ... what can you do? In addition, you will ...! "
Happy was silent at that moment, forcing Natsu to finish
" Pass away ? Yes I know ! And that's why I have to act! I have nothing more to lose! "
" Natsu? " Happy wondered, seeing the latter get up.
" I have less than 48 hours to live. " Noticed his friend. " In this case, I will try to help Night Raid one last time! "
" Natsu, no. " Suddenly cried a voice.
Coming out from behind her hiding place, Wendy ran towards Natsu, while asserting
" Don't go ! "
" Wendy? "
" You are not condemned! Najenda sent a message to the other bases and asked all their doctors to test the stylish teigu! If one of them succeeds, we can save you! "
Turning to her, Natsu finally smiled at her. Then he put a hand on her head while affirming.
" Even if we find a doctor, we have to go and save them! And the longer we wait, the greater the risks of knowing that they will be executed! "
" But Natsu, if you go, you ...! "
" I won't die. " Assured his friend. " By being alone, I might be more likely to enter the palace! And as soon as I save Tatsumi and Lubbock, I will come back here! You, on your side, will have only one thing to do! Get a doctor there when we get back! "
Hearing this, Wendy couldn't help sobbing while she said.
" I don't want ! Usually when you leave, it looks like a "goodbye"! But there, it is rather a "farewell"! Natsu, facing Esdeath, you will not make the weight! "
" In this case, I would not face it. " Swore Natsu. " Don't worry, I don't plan on dying! Who will help our friends, then? "
He then displayed one of his famous smiles, before asking her.
" Could you do me a favor? Relieve my pain with your magic! Make me able to fight, without having to clench my teeth and moan in pain at every step! "
Undecided, Wendy wanted to refuse. She didn't want to make Natsu run for certain death. Yet she knew it better than anyone. With or without his help, Natsu would still rush to the palace to help his friends.
" I ... I ...! "
" Natsu, if you want to go to the palace, I have an idea for you! "
Surprised, the trio immediately turned to the newcomer.
" Seryu ? " Wendy wondered.
Advancing towards Natsu, the young woman ignored Wendy and preferred to affirm.
" I have a huge debt to Night Raid! And for me, it's time or never to pay it! Natsu, if you let me accompany you, I'll tell you my plan! With him, I'm sure we have at least a 25% chance of saving your friends and coming back here! "
" Hum? " Natsu wondered.
" Seryu, no. " Cried Wendy. "If you go, you go too ...! "
" I'm not afraid to die, Wendy. " Retorted Seryu, looking down. "I am the cause of the death of thousands of innocent people! If I take such a risk, it is not for Night Raid, but rather for a personal reason! I want to save two people who will do their best to save an entire empire! That's why I want to help you, Natsu! "
Listening to him, Natsu noticed.
" Even if I go, I don't intend to die! In fact, I really hope I can find a doctor when I get back here! "
" Don't worry ! I am not afraid of death, but I do not intend to let myself be killed. " Swore Seryu.
Hopping near her, Koro tried to lift his paw to show that he was of the same opinion.
" Very good. " Natsu said with a nod. " If you think so, to the end, you can come! I don't want this operation to end in someone's death! "
Finding that they were ready to try the impossible, Wendy cried out.
" In this case, I come with you! No way I'm staying here, spending my time worrying, when I know you are in danger! "
" Wendy, it's no. " Cried Seryu. "I have a plan in mind that requires three very specific people: Natsu me and another person who has given his agreement! If someone else comes with us, it could ruin our whole plan! "
Listening to her, Wendy shook her face, before saying.
" I don't want you to die! "
" We will not die. " Natsu suddenly replied, grabbing one of his hands. " It is a promise ! "
" Natsu? "
Grinding her teeth, as fear spread inside her, Wendy finally put her hands on Natsu's abdomen. And it was then that the man could feel a pleasant sensation. Her pains were vanishing.
" Wendy? "
" While this glow is in your body, I can only put your pain to sleep for a while! As soon as this piece of metal moves again, your pain will wake up! So you don't want to waste time in combat! "
" Good. " Said Natsu.
Then putting his hand on his head again, he says.
" Wendy, thank you very much! "
Then, while Happy climbed on his shoulder, he left with Seryu, to join the third person who was going to help them during the operation.
" Natsu! Seryu! " Suddenly cried Wendy.
" Hum? " Said the two friends, turning around.
Looking up, Wendy stared at them. She had tears that filled her eyes and ran down her cheeks, as well as snot running from her nose. Still, a big smile appeared on her face as she cried out.
" Goodbye ! See you in two days! "
Smiling, Natsu nodded before assuring him.
" Yes, this is not a "farewell"! But a "goodbye"! "