Chapter 22
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Wendy followed Gasper back to the classroom where he secluded himself. As she reached the door she found it locked and she could hear the faint sniffles which made her think he might be crying.
"Hey Gasper is it okay if I sit here and talk to you?" Wendy asked in a kind voice while sitting down in front of the door.
She didn't get a reply from Gasper but she heard the sniffling stop which brought a smile to her face because that meant the he was listening to her.
"You remember the guy I told you about with who I trained? Well he once told me after I was downcast after I failed to perform a specific spell that 'Failure is just a stepping stone to success, we all have to fail at some point', that really got me thinking about the times I failed before he came along when I tried to learn offensive magic. I couldn't agree with him more because remembering all the failed attempts inspired me and I never wanted to feel that felling of failure again," Wendy said while leaning with her back against the door.
From the other side she could hear Gasper shifting his position and she heard him sit down near the door.
"The guy who trained me isn't here right now, he is just finishing up some business but once he comes back maybe he can help you out with your sacred gear. He has a lot of knowledge about this world and he had seen so much, I just know he will be able to help you out," Wendy continued with the one-sided conversation.
"You really think so?" came a soft, almost inaudible reply from inside. Gasper's voice was still full of self-pity, but Wendy was overjoyed that she actually got a reply from him.
"Yes, he can be scary at some times but if you are one of his friends he would do anything to make sure you are safe," Wendy replied with a warm smile.
The door started to open up revealing Gasper with a hopeful look on his tear stained face.
"We will help you control your power," Wendy declared as she embraced Gasper in a friendly hug.
"She's right you know, we all will do whatever we can to help you out," Issei's voice was heard from behind Wendy.
"And what she said about 'Failure being a stepping stone', that is very true as well," Xenovia said.
Asia and Koneko also came up with friendly smiles on their faces.
"Thank you guys," Gasper whispered with a smile on his face.
"We can't continue today though, the sun is setting and I think we should go home," Issei commented.
"But as soon as we have any free time we will be more than happy to help you out," Wendy said with a friendly smile.
The group said their good byes before heading to their homes.
Wendy and Asia quickly made their way home. Once they arrived they saw Natsu and Grayfia, who was wearing casual clothes for the first time ever as far as Wendy knew, appear in front of the front door.
"Natsu, Grayfia," Wendy called out as she ran up to them.
"Hello there you two, so how was your day?" Grayfia returned the greeting while Natsu took the bags they had with them into the house.
"After you left we unsealed Rias' other Bishop, Gasper, and then we tried to help him control his sacred gear," Wendy answered.
"It was a lot harder than we thought and we didn't really make any progress," Asia added.
"Sounds like you had a busy day, how about we go inside and then we can get Natsu to make us dinner while you tell me about your day?" Grayfia proposed.
Wendy was surprised that Grayfia basically said she would have someone else do something for her since she never did anything like that as far as Wendy knew but she was still happy that the woman who practically raised her seemed happy and more relaxed than ever before.
They quickly entered the house and moved to the living room and as they sat down Natsu made his entrance.
"Natsu, would you mind making us some dinner while the three of us talk about their day?" Grayfia asked with a loving smile.
"Sure thing Fia," Natsu smiled brightly calling Grayfia the nickname he had given her. He was happy that his alpha mate was more relaxed than before.
Natsu made his way to the kitchen to prepare a nice meal for the three women leaving them to have their conversation in peace.
"Now tell me about your training day," Grayfia said as she settled into one of the couches.
Wendy and Asia took turns in explaining everything from that day, beginning from when they unsealed Gasper up until the pep talk Wendy had with him.
"Seems like my Natsu can really say words of encouragement that will bring anyone out of the dumps," Grayfia said with a fond smile on her face after two girls finished their tale.
"You really like him don't you," Wendy smiled happy that Grayfia found someone that made her happy.
"It's that obvious huh? Yes, I do love him, he is kind, strong, caring and loyal" Grayfia smiled.
"I'm really happy for you," Wendy smiled as well.
Natsu entered the room to call them saying that dinner was ready. The four of them had a pleasant time talking and eating.
"Natsu, will you be able to help us train Gasper? He is Rias' other Bishop and he was sealed away because he can't control his sacred gear all that well. I think there was some other reason as well but I can't remember," Wendy asked after they ate.
"I know of the Dhampir boy, so Gasper is his name. His Sacred Gear is Forbidden Balor View if I'm not mistaken," Natsu said looking at Wendy for confirmation.
"Yes that's the one," Wendy replied not surprised at all that Natsu knew about Gasper.
"Before I do anything to help him I must first look into something pertaining to him, after that I will train him if his answer to my question is satisfactory," Natsu said with a grin.
"And what would that question be?" Wendy asked hoping it wasn't too hard.
"Nope, you'll just have to wait and see," Natsu smiled brightly.
"Natsu you can tell me can't you?" Grayfia asked with a pout hoping that it would persuade him.
"Uh, no Natsu, resist," Natsu told himself.
"Come on, won't you tell me?" Grayfia asked while she intensified her efforts and went to sit on Natsu's lap curling her arms around his neck. She places a kiss on his cheek and pouted again.
Wendy and Asia was stunned silent with their mouths hanging open due the actions of the 'Strongest Queen' who was known for her stoic demeanour and emotionless conduct.
"Come on Fia, please it would ruin my fun," Natsu tried his best to resist the pouting look Grayfia gave him but she didn't let up.
"Fine I'll tell you later Fia, but after we go to bed and I'm not changing my mind on that one," Natsu compromised snaking his arms around her waist and embracing her lovingly.
"Sorry girls, but I guess that's the best I can do," Grayfia said, she was a bit surprised at how comfortable and relaxed she was around the girls. Wendy she understood to a degree since she was there for her, her entire childhood. Natsu was obvious but Asia was the one that confused her the most.
She coughed it up to how similar her personality was compared to Wendy's with both of them being kind, caring and always ready to heal anyone who got hurt.
The two girls were still too stunned from when Grayfia went to sit one Natsu's lap that they would probably not even remember what happened.
"Look at what you did Fia you broke them," Natsu smiled at the silver-haired woman in his grasp while planting a kiss on her cheek.
"Do you know how to snap them out of it, I would feel bad if we leave them like this," Grayfia said.
Natsu placed her on the couch and went back to the kitchen. A few moments later he came out with a fresh plate of chocolate chip cookies.
He went up to Asia and Wendy and waved the cookies underneath their noses. At the wonderful smell of the fresh cookies they instantly snapped out of their stunned states and grabbed a cookie each and started eating it.
"I can never get tired of these cookies," Wendy smiles with content after she ate hers and reached out for another one.
"They are the best," Asia agreed reaching for her second as well.
Natsu looked at them with a warm smile happy that they like the cookies while Grayfia took herself one and ate it with a pleased smile.
The group happily ate the cookies and after that they retired to bed.
The next day Natsu woke up quite surprise. Grayfia was sleeping in his arms, now while this was not surprising the other occupant of the bed was. Sometime during the night Akeno sneaked into the bed and cuddled up behind Natsu.
Careful not to disturb Grayfia's sleep Natsu slid out of bed and moved to shake Akeno awake. Natsu reasoned that while he was not that bothered by Akeno sleeping there Grayfia might not be that happy when she wakes up to the dark-haired woman.
"Hey Akeno, wake up," Natsu whispered while shaking her.
"Five more minutes," Akeno muttered sleepily.
"Well you leave me no choice," Natsu said as he leaned in and kissed her on the lips.
Akeno wanted to yelp in surprise but due to Natsu's lips on hers she couldn't. She quickly woke up and after realising what was happening happily returned the kiss. Natsu too this moment to lift her up and out of the bed.
"Get dressed and I'll go make dinner, but be sure not to disturb Grayfia okay?" Natsu whispered to her as he put her down on her feet.
"Okay, make me some eggs and bacon please," Akeno whispered back deciding that not waking Grayfia up was best for her health.
Natsu quickly left the room and went to the kitchen. When he came out he had two plates of bacon and eggs with toast for himself and Akeno who was already waiting for him in the dining room.
"So any particular reason you decided to sleep in my bed? Not that I'm complaining," Natsu asked as he placed the plates on the table.
"Well, actually I wanted to talk to you once we returned from preparing for the meeting, but you were already asleep. And well I was tired and decided I could cuddle up to you. You are like a personal heater," Akeno explained.
"The heat would be because my magic increases my natural body heat. What was it you wanted to talk about?" Natsu asked as he began eating his meal.
"Will you join me after school at the shrine where I sued to stay?" Akeno asked as she began eating.
"Sure, why don't we walk there after school tomorrow," Natsu offered with a smile.
"I would love that," Akeno smiled back.
The two finished their breakfast and Akeno went to get ready for school while Natsu made Grayfia some breakfast.
"Hey there sleepy head," Natsu woke Grayfia up when he returned to his room with a tray of food for her.
"I can get used to this," Grayfia commented as she sat up and Natsu placed the tray in front of her.
"You are my Queen Fia, so I will happily do this every day," Natsu said and kissed her on the cheek.
While Grayfia ate her breakfast Natsu got ready for school.
"Akeno wanted me to join her after school today," Natsu said as he finished dressing.
"Any idea what she wants?" Grayfia asked.
"No, only that we are going to the shrine where she used to live," Natsu answered.
"Well, have fun with that," Grayfia said finishing her breakfast.
The day at school was boring for Natsu since the only reason he really was there was because Wendy asked when he first revealed himself to her.
After the final bell rang Natsu said his good byes to Sona and Tsubaki and walked to the ORC building to meet up with Akeno.
"Hey you ready to go?" Akeno asked as she came up to him.
"Yeah, let's go," Natsu said with a smile.
The two walked in a comfortable silence for a while before Natsu decided to break the silence.
"So what are we going to do at the shrine?" Natsu asked.
"There is someone who wants to meet you actually," Akeno said.
"And who might that be?" Natsu asked.
"You will have to wait until we get there," Akeno said with a sly smile knowing that it would annoy Natsu slightly.
"Tell me please," Natsu begged not wanting to be left in the dark.
"Nope, won't happen," Akeno grinned loving the little bit of trouble she has over her mate.
"Come one please," Natsu begged once again.
"How about this, if you agree to a date sometime after this meeting between the Three Factions that's coming up then I will give you a hint?" Akeno proposed.
"Deal," Natsu shouted instantly happy that he will at least get a hint as well as a date with Akeno counting it as two wins for him.
"He is one of the leaders of one of the Three Factions," Akeno gave him the hint knowing that it would satisfy him but not give away who the person is.
"That does narrow it down," Natsu commented running the options through his head.
It was at this time that the shrine came into view. The two moved to the top level of the shrine where waited for the person to arrive.
"I see you are here already," a voice came from behind them.
Natsu turned to the voice and gained a grin on his face when he saw who it was that wanted to meet him.
Standing in front of him was a man with long blond hair and green eyes, wearing a red robe with a gold cross on the front of his white alb, golden shoulder plates with a white sash and a golden halo above his head.
"Didn't think I would see you before the meeting," Natsu grinned at the man.
"And I didn't think I would see the Dragon King any time soon," the man grinned back.
That is where chapter 22 will end. Hope you enjoyed. Leave a review if you want and if you have some questions you want to ask feel free I will answer them as completely as I can without giving anything major away. See ya next time.
