Forward to the Future
I didn't think the Fairy Tail guild could ever have a silent day in my life. But when Mira, Elfman and I walked through those doors without Lisanna. The entire guild no the entire land of Fiore went dead silent. Of course, the guild wanted to know what happened Mira and Elfman couldn't even speak so I explained everything from the moment I got there. Once I had finished explaining I could swear it looked like every person in the guild just stared blankly for a few moments. No one knew what to say, no one knew what to do, hell no one wanted to believe it. Especially Natsu,
"T-that can't be true. It can't be true!" he shouted voice full of emotion. He was looking at Soler who couldn't even look at him. Natsu gritted his teeth and marched up to him and grabbed his collar,
"Soler tell me this is all some joke. Please tell me-"
"It's not a joke Natsu." Elfman's voice surprised everyone. Natsu looked at him losing his grip on Soler's shirt and just stared at him,
"Elfman…"
"It's true Natsu. She's gone and it all my fault. I wasn't strong enough to handle the take-over and let it kill her. No, I killed her. My little sister…" his voice trailed off as he tried his best to keep from crying again. Mira sat right next to him and held his hand feeling that the whole situation fell on her shoulders and not his. Soler didn't speak but he was thinking similar. Natsu let go of Soler looking completely defeated. The dragon slayer didn't say anything but he walked passed Soler then ran out of the guild his heart in too much pain to stay there. Happy followed suit after his best friend wanted to make sure someone was there for him. Everyone was quiet the only sort of talking was Master talking to Mira and Elfman. Soler wasn't paying attention to what they were talking about too lost in his thoughts as he just started at Mira. The memory of her crying was ingrained in his memory it was something he'd never forget nor something he ever wanted to happen again. His action didn't go unnoticed as Erza was looking over at him with a worried expression. She had been through the loss of someone she cared about and knew how it affected her. She knew that Mira and Elfman were going through the worst but she also knew that even though this is tough Mira always found a way to bound back and Elfman would follow suit. Soler on the other hand she felt has never gone through something like this and would need someone to help him through it. Soler without a word began to walk out of the guild to go home Erza was going to say something but Mira beat her to the punch,
"Soler?' she questioned. Soler stopped in his tracks at her voice and he tensed. He turned back to her with a small smile,
"I'm sorry Mira but I'm uh going home for the day. I'll check up on you two tomorrow ok?" he said. Even though he held a smiled it could be heard in his voice he was trying to contain himself. Mira just nodded understanding completely what he meant. With that Soler left the guild to maintain his thoughts.
Within the next few weeks, a funeral had been set up for Lisanna and the entire guild showed up. Even Gildarts returned once he heard what had happened. The whole guild was at the service dressed in black and listened to the preacher speak. The only sounds besides the preacher were the few sniffs coming from some of the members. By the time the burial process began the tears had started following from the members mainly from the other two Strauss siblings. Erza watched standing next to Gray wanting to console her friend but her mind was taken away from them as she noticed that Soler was the only one not at the funeral. He wasn't there but she had a feeling he was around which caused her to take a glance around the graveyard. Near the back of the graveyard, she saw the tuft of white hair of his. Soler was away from the group but he watched in the distance as they lowered the empty coffin into the ground. He could feel eyes on him his eyes came into contact with Erzas who was looking right back at him. Soler looked away not able to look at her and he quickly left the graveyard.
After the funeral, the guild members went back to the guild for drinks and food and for conversations. Erza though didn't go back but instead went out to where she knew Soler would be. Erza made her way to his house which was located on the other rim of the city near the forest. Since he had his place located out near the forest he had taken to training out here where he could work on more complicated techniques. As she got closer she heard an explosion followed by,
"Fuck!" she knew that shout and just confined her way to it. A few more explosions and swears were heard as she got closer to its origin. Erza made her way into a slight clearing that Soler had made and she found the teen on his hands and knees. As she got closer she could see his clothes were rough and ragged letting her know he's been out here for a while. He was panting and sweating hard as he punched the ground hard,
"Damnit! I need to get this down! Why am I struggling so hard with this?!" he gripped to himself. He was so focused on his training that only the sound of footsteps let him realized that someone else had walked upon his. He already knew who it was though as he got up to see Erza standing before him wearing a black dress that went to her knees. She also had on a small jacket with a black purse to match.
"So I see you've been out here for a while." she said breaking the silence. Soler straighten himself up,
"And I see that you know how to accessorize. Nice purse." he responded.
"Thank you. What are you working on out here?" she asked. Soler turned away from her and began to focus his energy again,
"I was too slow to get to Lisanna. I slipped and fell which caused all this. I need to be able to move short distances instantaneously." he responded.
"Wait so you're trying to teleport? Can you even do that?" she asked.
"Well I don't really know, but some part of me feels like I can do it I just need to focus more. I refuse to let a repeat happen." he said. Erza felt the hurt as he said that line what happened still fresh in his mind. Erza watched quietly as Soler was trying to do his teleporting again. She could feel his energy rising as he focused on his goal of teleporting. It was quiet for a few moments with nothing but the sound of the forest around them then out of nowhere a small bright light emerged from Soler then it detonated right in his face making him fall onto his back.
So that's the explosions that have been happening. Erza thought. Soler slammed his fist to the ground in frustration,
"Daminit again!" he shouted. Erza could see the frustration on his face but it was mixed with other emotions besides that. Erza walked up near his head and sat down on the ground near him not caring about her dress. She looked down over him her long hair falling to the side,
"Soler whats really wrong?" she asked. He looked up into her brown eyes not wanting to say whats wrong but when she looked at him like that he knew he couldn't hold his tongue. He sighed,
"Erza it's my fault my Lisanna died." he said. Erza looked at him with concern,
"Why do you say that?" she asked.
"I wasn't fast enough to get her out of harm's way. I'm supposed to be the fastest but I couldn't save someone when it mattered. I'm still so weak." he responded. Soler moved his head so his bangs covered his eyes from hers, but she wouldn't allow it so she gently moved his bangs to the side revealing his sad eyes.
"Soler don't think that way. You got Mira out of harm's way and you were able to get Elfman to release his take-over without causing him to much harm. I know that you tried your best to get to Lisanna but no one blames you. Not even Mira or Elfman blames you. You've grown so much since you've come into the guild and you put your heart into the safety of the other members so don't go doubting yourself, Soler. No one wants that especially Lisanna wouldn't want that." Erza said. Soler just started up into her eyes as her words resonated within him and he just couldn't hold it in any longer. His eyes filled up with tears and soon he started crying,
"She's really gone Erza. Lisanna is really gone." he cried. Just held him as he cried letting go of all his built up frustrations and concerns.
*** 3 Years later ***
"So did you really need to get the horn decorated? I think it's a bit much." Soler said before sipping his drink.
"The town offered to decorate it out of kindness for us taking down the monster. Plus I think it looks nice." Erza responded. Soler just rolled his eyes,
"Whatever you say Erza." Three years have passed and now both Erza and I are 19 and are currently waiting for the people to get done decorating this massive horn of a monster we took down. We've both grown a lot over the years, some more than others, but I've at least gotten a bit taller than Erza which I never let a day pass without letting her know. My outfits changed some too. Now I wear the same green cargo pants and black sneakers but now I wear a black sleeveless tight jacket/cloak with the guild logo in white on the back and white lines trailing from the guild logo to the ends of the tail of the cloak. Erza's outfit hadn't changed much except her armor has just been updated and know she wears a blue skirt with black knee-high boots. She also wears these earrings now that I just can't say what they are shaped after. I wanna say a kunai but I could be wrong who knows. Anyway, things have changed around the guild these past three years well the building hasn't but the members have.
We've added in new members of course but some of the more regulars were the team Shadow gear which consisted of Levy McGarden, Droy, and Jet. Levy a petite blue-haired girl who was definitely the brain of the team while Jet and Droy though strong are more like her cheerleaders. Laxus has a group of his own now called the Thunder God Tribe (Wonder who thought of that name) which consist of Freed Justine, Evergreen, and Bickslow who are all characters in their own rights but they are all devoted to Laxus without fail for whatever reason. The group tends to rarely be at the guild since there always out on some long job which is probably for the best. Mira decided that she wasn't going to go out on jobs as much anymore and now is the guilds bar waitress and the cover star for the Sorcerer's Weekly modeling sections for very obvious reasons. Elfman still goes out on jobs and has gained a few more takeovers in his time. Natsu and Gray are still the same as always they fight each other whenever Erza isn't looking or whenever I just don't bother to stop them. Erza has been trying to keep them in line but I enjoy watching the two battle every now and then. Other times it's annoying which at that point I'll break it up immediately. Some other things have changed but I'll save that to be explained by the story.
While Soler and Erza were waiting on the horn to get done a blackbird flew down onto their table. At the sight of the bird, Erza frowned,
"She's requesting you again." she said obviously upset. Soler chuckled as the bird lept on his finger. He stroked its head took the small note that was attached to its leg,
"Well, I do have to give my reports." Soler read the note and sure enough, it was from Ultear.
"Yep, a summons from Ultear. Says the council needs my report for the week." he said. Erza sighed as she messed with the straw in her drink,
"Will you ever tell me what it is that the council has you do that's so important? Its been over a year now and you still haven't given me any hints." Erza asked. Soler let the bird fly off and he stood up from his seat,
"Well I wish I could but the only other person who knows is the Master and the council members. Ya know since what I do is very secretive and such. Plus the council does pay me a pretty jewel for what I'm doing." he said. Erza rolled her eyes,
"Yes, yes you've said this before but how much do they pay you?" she asked.
"Way more than you'd ever think. Let's just say I don't really need to go on jobs." he answered. Erza got up and followed Soler to the edge of town where he did his last few stretches trying to make sure he doesn't pull something,
"How long do you think it'll take?" Erza asked,
"Well, I don't know the old timers do love to ramble on. But knowing them plus Ultear maybe a few hours at least."
"I should be back at the guild by then. What about lullaby?" she asked. Soler finished his stretching then looked back at Erza,
"Well if I'm not back in time just take Natsu and Gray. I'm sure you guys can handle it. Listen don't worry so much Erza I'm sure everything will work out. I gotta go so later." Soler ran off from the town leaving Erza with a weary smile.
Soler walked through the Magic Council building with one of the toad assistants guiding him. He still didn't know if the council took toads and turned them into these toad people or that they were actually toad people in the world but he had to find out one day. But that day would not be today since the woman who called him was walking up to him in all her curvy ways. If there was one thing Soler had to admit about Fiore was that the women here, for the most part, were always gorgeous and very well developed. The raven-haired beauty walked up to him wearing a rather revealing purple dress that highlighted all the right areas. Her brown eyes twinkled with excitement when they his emerald as a small smile formed on he face.
"Glad to see you made it here Soler." she said now standing before him.
"Yeah well, I gentleman should never keep a lady waiting." Soler responded with a slight bow. That got a giggle out of the woman,
"So chivalrous of you." she turned to the toad and nodded her head signaling it to make its exit which it did without question. With the toads exit that left Ultear and Soler alone. Quicker than Soler could catch Ultear snaked her arm around his,
"So I figured since the council is still in the middle of a meeting we could talk for awhile until they're ready." she said.
"Sure thing. I see no problem with that plus then I'd get to spend a bit more time with you." he responded. Ultear just smiled and the two began their walk to a quiet place to talk. As they walked Soler took a glance down to the woman and could only see the same smile she heald which for some reason just didn't sit right with him. Hell since he's been working with the council and interacting with the woman she just never sat right with him. She's very inquisitive and highly intelligent which isn't the bad part but its the fact that for some reason he can never fully trust anything she says when she speaks of things not related to work. He just feels that behind those eyes is a lot more than what she says which always keeps him on a slight edge. Another thing is that the woman is always curious and interested in him. Whenever they have time to talk which she does make time for no matter what she always wants to know more about him more about what he can do or what he's seen and done. Hell, he knows the council has files on any and every registered wizard so she must have she own copy of my file somewhere so she hasn't to know just about everything about him. All in all, even though Ultear gave off a gentle exterior he just knew that there were some fangs hidden somewhere.
Ultear led him to the garden which was placed in the center of the council building. It was a very beautiful and well-kept garden and it was always quiet around here. The two sat on a bench which then Ultear let go of Soler's arm and placed her hands in her lap.
"So tell me about your day?" she asked.
"Hmm well, today hasn't been too bad really. I had just finished a job with Erza before you summoned me. The job took a few days but we finally took down the monster the job spoke of and the townsfolk were decorating the horn that Erza cut off. Why she wanted to keep the horn I'll never know. What about you? How has your day been?" he asked.
"Oh well nothing exciting like yours just meetings and paperwork. Boring things but speaking jobs we recently got a report about one of your guildmates." she said Soler signed already knowing who it probably was,
"Let me guess it's about Natsu?" Ultear just nodded which only made him sigh even more.
"What did he do?" he asked
"Well if I remember Salamander was in Hargeon Town recently. It said that he destroyed part of the port there during a battle with some wizard." she said. Soler groaned and shook his head,
He was just supposed to just gather some information on Igneel. Erza's not going to be happy to hear that. Soler just let it go deciding to let Master and Erza deal with that,
"Ah well it is Natsu were talking about here." he said
"Yes, he is quite entertaining. All of the Fairy Tail guild does know how to keep the council on their toes and keeps things lively here." Ultear said. The two sat in silence for a bit just enjoying the quietness of the garden. In the silence, Soler felt extremely comfortable sitting there next to Ultear which for some reason he just felt he shouldn't be. He looked over and noticed that she had moved a bit closer to him but her hands were still in her lap and that same smile on her face. Soler couldn't help but just see how beautiful she was but he still couldn't shake these feelings on her. Before too long a bell was heard which signaled something he didn't know but Ultear did since she stood up as soon as she heard it.
"That's the signal that the meeting is over. I believe it's time for you to report in." she said. Soler just nodded and stood up following her to the meeting. The two left the garden and traveled down the corridors in silence and before too long they came upon the massive doors that led to the councils meeting room.
"Well, this is where I make my leave. It was enjoyable speaking with you. Have a nice rest of your day." she said.
"Yeah it was fun Ultear." he responded. Ultear gave a bow and walked up with Soler just staring at her as she left. His staring stopped when the doors opened up and out walked a man with blue hair and a red tattoo that ran over and under his right eye.
Oh great, it's Siegrain. The man instantly noticed Soler and a sinister smile spread on his face,
"Well if it isn't Soler of Fairy Tail. The old croons are waiting on the inside for your weekly report." he said walking up to Soler.
"Yeah, I kinda figured that Siegrain. I was on my way in now." he responded. If Ultear put Soler on edge this guy just makes his skin crawl. Siegrain is the twin brother of this guy named Jellal that Erza once knew. She never told me her connection to Jellal but he could always tell it was a touchy subject since her mood would change if he asked. But the guy standing in front of him seemed to have something for Erza since whenever she and he would come to the council building they usually ran into him and he would usually get too close for comfort to her. Soler hated seeing that but Erza just lets it happen and with a straight face giving the guy no satisfaction in what he would do. Right now that same creep was before him with that same smile on his face. Soler and Siegrain passed each other briefly bumping shoulders but both ignored the action.
"Once our back home please do give Erza my regards." Siegrain said as he walked away. Soler heard it but pretend that he ignored it and just walked into his meeting.
***A Few Hours Later***
Soler groaned as he walked back through the council's halls heading to the exit. The meeting took way longer than he would have liked but the oldtimers did like to hear themselves speak. But at least he gave his report and was now free to go back to the guild. Soler walked outside and looked at the sky to see the sun had sunk way lower into the sky,
"Erza had to have made it back to the guild by now. I wonder if she went on with that lullaby stuff." he wondered aloud. Soler began his way back to the guild started with a slow walk and slowly easing into a steady jog his muscles slowly waking up from sitting for so long. Within just under an hour Soler had made his way back to Magnolia and back to the Fairy Tail guild. He walked into the guild and immediately felt at ease being back where all the people he cared about was. The other guild members were doing their own thing though it felt like they were all trying to ease themselves.
Hmm, I wonder what happened here? Probably Erza. he thought. Soler glanced over at the bar and of course behind it was the beautiful Mira wear her signature red dress with pink frills and bows. Soler quickly took a seat at the bar and waited till she got to him since she was busy dealing with someone else. Once she was done she looked over to see him and her eyes lit up as the biggest smile made its way on her face. Seeing her smile made him smile she made her way over to him,
"So how's it going to my darling Mirajane." he asked her.
"It's going better now that you're here." she teased back. Mira then went and intertwined her with his holding it tightly. Mira had picked up this habit of holding Soler's hand after the Lisanna incident. She told him that it helps her feel more at ease. Though to Soler Mira always seems way more at ease nowadays but she likes to hold his hand and he doesn't really mind at all. He enjoyed feeling her soft hand intertwined with his. While they held hands Soler took a glance around the guild to notice certain members weren't present,
"Hey, where are Natsu and Gray and Happy? Better yet Erza should be here by now." he said.
"Well before you got here Erza came and took those three plus a new member out on some job. She seemed to like it was quite important so they left in a hurry. Master left before them to attend the guild masters conference also." she explained.
"A new member?" he asked. Mira nodded,
"Yep, we got a new member and she's a cute one too. Also, you won't believe it but she got her guild mark on her right hand, opposite of yours." she said. Soler looked to his right hand which is the hand that was currently being held,
"Hmm, what a coincidence. So you said that they left a while ago huh?" he asked. She nodded again,
"Yep, they left a few hours ago actually. I wonder what it is that had Erza so serious." Mira said. Soler took a look out outside to see it looked like the sun was starting to set. He sighed and gently let go of Mira's hand standing up. Mira didn't enjoy having to let go of his hand but she figured she knew why he got up,
"Let me guess you know what's going on?" she asked,
"Yeah it's kinda serious stuff so I think I'll just check up to see how they're doing. I'm sure that they'll be fine with those three working together but ya know." he said. Mira giggled,
"Oh, I know. Just make sure you all get back safe." Soler gave her a wink and started to walk off. Mira felt an urge she's felt before whenever Soler leaves and the memory of what Lisanna always flashes back to her and makes her heart twinge every time. She watched the man leave with Lisanna's voice ringing in her head,
I know Lisanna. I will tell him. She thought as she clutched her hand near her heart.
Soler dashed along the train tracks remembering the information Erza told him.
The Eisenwald guild has the lullaby flute and they plan on using it. The lullaby flute is a demon from the book of Zeref that takes the shape of a flute. If played the flute can kill the ones who hear it and some other bad stuff. I don't fully remember everything Erza said but I know it's not good that a dark guild has it in their grasp. He thought. Soler dashed along the rack quickly coming up on a station. As Soler passed through he saw Rune Knights helping construction crews clean up the station as it looked like a massive battle happened here. He noticed missing chunks of stone from the station itself, the partially destroyed train carts and slash marks on the walls and floor. Soler knew exactly what happened here and knew he was on the right track.
So it seems that Erza's team battled the Eisenwald guild at that station. One of them must have tried to play the flute there but failed. But if they stopped them there why weren't they there? Soler kept going along the tracks and the sun was effectively setting by now the last bit of day slowing dimming away. But Soler stopped again once the tracks led over a gorge. Soler stopped midway on the bridge to examine another set of broken tracks but this time instead of slash marks he found scorch marks in the area. He knew exactly who fought here and he knew he was still on the right trail,
So Natsu got into a battle here with someone which means someone escaped the battle and I'm guessing with the flute. But if they didn't play the flute back at the station then where else could they try and play it? Soler thought on this and began to wonder where it is that the tracks ended since that seems to where they are headed. It took him a few moments but then it popped into his head,
The guild masters meeting of course! Soler continued one at a slightly faster pace this time now that night was upon him and he still hadn't caught up yet. With now set Soler continued on to the meeting building he could tell he was getting close to the trees coming up but he especially knew he was close by the sounds of explosions in the distance. Once Soler made it off the tracks and into the trees he finally saw that there was a massive monster that easily was as tall as a mountain roaring about in a rage. He could easily guess why it was roaring about since there were three small dots flying all about around it and he also could figure that the monster was the flute since lullaby was some of Zeref's living magic. Dark magic. Soler never understood how magic could be considered dark but he just guessed it depends on the user. He shook the thought when the monster roared again and he saw fire was erupting from the monster meaning Natsu was fighting hard. He went through the trees and eventually found an opening in the forest which had a hill that overlooked the area nicely. Currently standing on that hill was master Makarov and a girl with blond hair. He could see she was wearing a white and blue sleeveless shirt with a matching blue mini skirt and a set of brown boots. He also noticed the lasso and key holder on her waist.
Ah, so she's a celestial spirit mage. Those are rare indeed. Soler swiftly and silently got next to them to watch the ongoing battle between Lullaby and the Fairy Tail wizards. He glanced over at the girl to see she was completely engulfed by the fighting not noticing him at all. As he got a better look at her he could see just how attractive she was with her big brown eyes and curvy figure. He also was able to see the guild symbol on her left hand which meant this was the newcomer Lucy. They stood there in silence for few more moments the only sounds coming from the battle raging forth before them until Soler decided to break the silence,
"Man this is one hell of a battle huh?" he asked Lucy. She nodded without looking at him,
"Yeah, I knew that the Fairy Tail wizards were strong but for them to battle a demon made by Zeref with no problems. There incredible." she responded mesmerized. Soler chuckled slightly at her assessment,
"Eh yeah, I guess you're right. But personally, I think they're taking way to loon to beat this thing if you ask me." he responded. That snapped Lucy out of her trance Turning to Soler ready to chew him out,
"Hey what do you-" she stopped mid-sentence and her eyes widened so much he thought that they were going to pop out,
"Oh my god. You're Soler! One of Fairy Tail's S-Class wizards with the nickname The White Blur! You hold the record for most high-rank jobs completed which you got only two months after becoming S-Class! You're in the top ten of most desired male wizards! I've read your article for inspiring young wizards so many times I have it memorized by heart! It's such an inspiring read." said Lucy in one breath. Soler only chuckled slightly embarrassed from all the praise,
"Well thank for reading it. When Sorcerer Weekly was making that weeks issue for inspiring wizards they immediately sent an interviewer out to the guild. They got stories from a couple of people but they said they voted back on the office for the best ones and I was one of them. So I'm glad that it inspired you Lucy." he said with a smile. Lucy looked up Soler with stars in her eyes meeting one of her idols in the flesh. At the sound of her name that when she remembered she never introduced herself,
"O-Oh where are my manners. M-My name is Lucy, I'm new to the guild." she said with her hand extended,
"I already knew but nice to meet you, Lucy." Soler shook her hand in which he could see the fangirl in her ignite with excitement.
"Glad you are acquainted with the new member. Maybe now you could assist with taking down that accursed flute? I'm more than ready to get home." Master said. Soler let go of Lucy's hand letting her silently fangirl and walked over to the Master's side.
"You know me always being friendly Master and nope though there kinda just toying with it I know they got this." he responded. Master just sighed,
"Honestly you youngsters. So you gave your report to the council?" he asked,
"Yep told them everything I've found. I got a report for you too with the same information Master." Soler responded. Makarov nodded,
"I appreciate it. You wouldn't happen to run into Dorainbolt while there did you?" he asked. Soler shook his head,
"Nope. I think he was out on some assignment while I was there. The next time I go back I'll check in on him."
"Yes I'd appreciate that." they stopped there talking as another fiery explosion drew all their attention. They watched as Lullaby seemed to be on its last legs. They watched the tree Fairies climb the monster's body and fire off a combined blast of fire, ice and slashes to set the demons head ablaze. The demon gave one last roar as it fell back onto the ground with a thunderous boom setting dust clouds all around it. Soler gazed in the area it fell and could swear something important was sitting there.
Hmm isn't the-
"Lucy, did ya see how awesome I was back there?" Soler stopped his thought as they looked to see a shirtless Natsu and Gray with Erza and Happy walking up to them. At the sight of Soler Natsu's grin grew even wider,
"What did you think of that move Soler? It was pretty epic right?" he asked him. Soler chuckled,
"It was pretty epic Natsu I'll give you that." he responded.
"It's not like flamebrain did it all himself." Gray chimed in.
"Yeah, I was the one who had to fly you around Natsu." Happy added flying over and landing on Soler's head.
"Of course little buddy I know you helped back there. But you had to admit that my attack was way stronger than Grays. Heck, I beat that wind bastard not but a few hours ago and I was still able to take down Lullaby." Natsu said flexing his ego,
"Heck I think I could even beat Erza and Soler with how strong I am now." Gray laughed when he said that causing the fire mage to glare at him,
"What's so funny streaker?"
"I think you're forgetting that you still haven't beat either one of them in a one-on-one battle. Plus I know you haven't forgotten what happened the last time you challenged Erza and how she completely destroyed you." he said. Happy flew over to join in,
"He's right pal. Erza did mop the floor with ya." he added. Natsu looked at happy dumbfounded,
"Not you too Happy!" the three carried on their conversation while Erza walked up to Soler,
"I see you finally decided to show up." she teased,
"Well, you know how those old geezers are. Plus I had to stop by the guild to see if you were there. But I knew you could handle everything fine. THough you guys did take a bit longer than I think you should have." he responded. Erza smiled glad everything was over now but the sound of hectic laughter drew their attention.
"Natsu what are you laughing about?" Master asked a bit of dread in his tone. They walked over to see Natsu laughing and pointing in the direction of where Lullaby fell. Now that the debris was gone everyone could see that where Lullaby landed the guild master building used to be standing there. Everyone but Natsu look at the place with a less than enthusiastic tune. Makarov looked liked his spirit had been sucked out of his being and Soler could think of why.
"So the guild masters building was sitting there. Hehe, the Magic council won't be happy about this." Soler said. Speaking of the council a group of Rune Knights were currently coming their way to them. At the sight of them, Erza grabbed the master who was still stunned,
"Quickly everyone back to the guild!" she shouted and without a question, the rest of the Fairy Tail members followed her trying to escape the Rune Knights. Before they got too far Soler remembered something,
"Oh yeah be right back." he said to Lucy then he just teleported away surprising the girl.
"Wait he can teleport?" she asked.
"Yep, he can teleport now keep focused on running." Erza answered as the group kept up the speed.
Soler teleported down in the ruins of the guild masters building looking something. He felt around for some energies and quickly found the dark magic he was looking for. He walked over and found a flute with a three-eyed skull sitting on the top. He picked up the flute and the three eyes still glowed faintly,
"Well, I see you still have a bit of fire left in you. Lest solve that shall we?" Soler pressed his thumb on the flute and added pressed until he got the snap he was looking for. He looking into the eyes and see the glow fade away much like the dark magic that was coming from the flute.
"Funny how something so small can bring so much death. Strange really." his task done Soler pocketed the pieces of the flute so he can burn it later and went back to catch up with his guildmates and head home.
And this one done. This should be the last of big-time skips from awhile and now we're into the anime so chapters should be flowing more. I don't have much to say this time so please tell me what you think with a review. This has been Solerwolf...later!