Tough Love
Soler watched from the sidelines with Gray as Alice was practicing with Wendy and Carla. They watched her struggling to form an ice cube with the techniques Grays taught her. After she discovered her magic she was eager, much like he was, to get started practicing. Of course, the dress she wore wasn't best for getting dirty and a change of clothes was in order and he had to admit he did pretty well. They found a white buttoned collared tunic that had blue edgings and streaks going throughout its design. It stopped short in the front while splitting in the back and lowing elegantly. Then a pair of black spat pants to make her movements more flexible and easy with some brown boots to match. The tunic was sleeveless so her guild mark could be seen and she had on silver armbands with a pair of matching bracelets that partially extended up her hands. With the help of Mira, she even changed her hairstyle of that a long braid taking up most of her hair and that left to her sides was held together with silver bands letting them drape down.
All in all, he felt proud of how much of transformation and effort Alice was putting into this. But the clothing change was about all that's developed. Even with Grays teaching, she hasn't bee able to fully form even a simple ice cube. And though she might not say it, he could feel she was getting very frustrated. The two males watched her efforts with and both were ponding on what could be the cause. As they watched Soler decided to try and sense her energy since he hadn't done so beforehand and when he did he surprised to sense that she and Wendy felt similar yet different,
"They feel similar," he said aloud in thought. Gray looked to him confused,
"They feel similar? What does that mean?" he asked. Soler looked to Gray
"Well, you know how I can sense energies right?" Gray nodded,
"Yeah but I never really understood it," he admitted,
"That's understandable I rarely explain it to anyone. Well I use my sensing is that I sense a person magic and I can identify who that person is or what type of magic they based off that," the ice mage just looked confused which made Soler chuckled, "Ok so an example you know how you and Lyon both use ice type maker magic right? Well, say I asked you two to both form a and ice cube of the exact same size. To other people, no one would be able to tell who made what without watching the caster but to me, I can tell by sensing them. You both might use the same magic but you two are different people and do magic differently which enables me to tell you apart without looking. That goes the same for anybody who uses the same type of magic but use it differently. A better example is with the dragon slayers. Natsu, Gajeel, Wendy, and Laxus all use dragon slayer magic and of course its different elements but still, fundamentally it's similar yet different enough to tell whos using it. With Natsu, his aura is fiery a passionate whereas Wendy's is calm and flowing. But both still have that underlying feeling of the raw power of a dragon. Does that clear things up?"He watched Gray process the heavy load of information for a moment but he watched the light click in his head and nodded,
"Yeah, I think I get it. So you said Alice and Wendy's magic felt similar. You think that means she's a-"
"Dragonslayer? Yeah, it's a possibility and if its true then A: that explains why your maker magic won't stick and B: Alice is more special than I thought," Soler said finishing his sentence,
"But if she is then I think I know what to do now," Soler began his way over to the girls and Gray stayed back to watch. Soler made his way over to them and watched Alice fail another attempt at the cube. She groaned in frustration at another failure,
"I just can't get it," she gripped. Wendy came and put a comforting hand on her shoulder,
"Don't worry Alice I know all this hard work won't go to waste you just gotta hang in there," she told her and Carla landed on her head patting her also. Alice smiled at her friend though she was beginning to doubt that was true.
"Hey, there ladies how goes the training?" the three looked to see Soler standing before them and Alice instant stood back up not wanting him to see her down,
"It's going Soler I feel I'm almost there," she told him quickly. Soler eyed her then Wendy who was giving a slightly concerned expression to Alice,
"Hmm really? Well what if I told you that maker magic isn't what's best suited for you," he responded. Both girls and cat looked shocked and confused,
"What do you mean by that?" Carla asked. Soler smirked,
"Better to show ya. Alice give me your hand for a sec," he got on a knee and held his hand out. Alice followed suit and placed her hand on his,
"Alight now close your eyes and do as I say," she nodded and closed her eyes,
"Ok now imagine you're hand covered in a strong layer of ice. Strong enough that you wouldn't feel a thing if you punched a wall. Once you do release you're magic with that image in you're head," he said. He and Wendy watched in silence as Alice focused on his request. It didn't take long but soon ice was forming around her hand with ease. Wendy was going to say something but Soler put a finger to his mouth telling her to stay quiet. He could see Alice's face contort in frustration,
"Soler I just don't feel anything," she whined. He chuckled silently,
"Well open your eyes then Alice," Alice did and when she saw her hand covered in ice she lit up in joy instantly.
"I-I did it. I did it! Wendy look I did it!" she screamed in joy. Wendy was just much in joy as she was,
"Yeah I told you that you could do it Alice!" even Carla was happily hovering above,
"Yes you've done quite well indeed," she said. Alice was bouncing around basking in her use of magic. Soler only showed his joy with a smile as he stood back up,
"Nice magic their dragonslayer," he said. That made her stop in her bouncing about and look at him with wide eyes,
"Did you say dragonslayer? I'm a dragonslayer?" she asked. Soler nodded,
"Yep. I felt you're energy and it's more than clear now you use dragon slaying magic. I knew you were a special one," he told her. Alice looked at her iced hand with newfound wonder,
"I'm a dragon slayer. Woah," the look of wonder on her face spoke volumes for how much pride he was surprisingly feeling. Alice has come far since joining the guild in such little time as well. It was heartwarming to be said the least.
"Welp now that you know you're a dragon slayer I think I'll leave learning her skills to you Wendy," Wendy looked at him flustered and shocked,
"W-What me?" he nodded,
"Yep, I expect training with a fellow dragon slayer will speed up the process of getting the hang of it down. Once she gets the use of dragon slaying magic teaching hand-to-hand combat will be a breeze. So I leave her to you," with a wave Soler left the two girls to their training and walked back up to Gray,
"She could probably still use you're help too Gray. You're pretty creative so giving her some ideas will do wonders ya know," he patted Gray on the shoulder and left him to watch the girls train. When Soler walked back into the guild the last thing he was expecting was for Gajeel to be waiting for him with Levy standing behind him. The look Gajeel was giving him told him he wanted something so he instantly went to Levy,
"Hey Levy whats uh going on here?" he asked. She sighed and shook her head,
"Someone wanted to fight you and I've been trying to tell them it's noting to end well for them," she told him,
"Did ya tell him about beating Natsu in less than a second?" she nodded,
"Yep and his response is-"
"Salamander is just too weak to be a match for you. Whereas I'm not," the dragon slayer said finishing Levy's sentence. Soler just eyed him up,
"Yeah, I bet. Wait didn't I kick your butt senseless during the whole Phantom stuff? What makes you think you can take me on now?" he asked. Gajeel slammed his fist together hard,
"Because we never finished our fight. I never got the chance to go all out but now is the perfect opportunity," he said with a smirk. Soler just looked at the man not really feeling like fighting but figured if he was anything like Natsu then he wasn't going to take no for an answer,
"Alright how about this. You hit me with everything you have right here, right now," he told him. Levy knew the bait was set and wasn't surprised to see Gajeel was taking it,
"I don't think you realize what you said there. I get to hit you as hard as I can for free?" he questioned. Soler just nodded,
"Yeo just make sure you give it everything you got. No holds barred," he said. The sinister smile that spread on the man's face,
"Hehe alright don't regret it if you go missing a few teeth," he said rearing back for his punch. Soler just rolled his eyes,
I highly doubt that. Their little scene had caught the attention of a few of the members and they watched those not new to the guild knowing where this was heading and those new waiting to see a good fight. Without waiting another moment, with all his might Gejeel threw an iron covered fist right at Soler. He swung with all his might and he was prepared to knock him out but surprisingly his punch only hit the air as Soler was gone. But before he could question it he was hit hard in the back of his head and everything went dark as he fell to the ground unconscious. Soler was standing behind him and let out a sigh,
"You should have listened to Levy man. But at least this is as good a welcome to the guild from me as anything," he said. Levy was squatted down over him poking his side,
"I told you this was going to happen," she gripped though she got no response from him. Soler smirked and was turned to leave but now in his face Juvia who was giving him killers glare,
"Uh didn't you leave or something?" he asked her. Juvia eyed him up and down making him feel completely uneasy,
"Juvia felt someone touch Gray-sama and had to return. Was it that blond bimbo who touched him?" she questioned him. Now he was downright confused,
"Ok, first it was me a touched his shoulder. Second Gray-sama? Where did that come from and third, since you're going to ask, Gray is out back watching over Alices training," he told her. The instant he told her that Juvias demeanor changed to that of a loved sick fan,
"Oh, that sounds just my Gray-sama watching the next generation grow and giving his worldly wisdom. Juvia must go and help him and maybe seeing how well I am with kids he might consider me as his wife!" Juvia then quickly went back leaving a very confused Soler. He shook off the confusion deciding to save that for a boring day to think about again. He took a look around the guild hall. The normal members he talks too were out on jobs well, Natsu took Lucy and Happy out, while Erza had gotten a request so she was gone for a few days also. Even though it was nearing her week, and he knew she was hating it, Mira, on the other hand, wasn't complaining at all seeing it as more time to spend with him.
Soler being as passive as he wasn't one to try and stand in between the two women so he just rolled with whatever happened. Though he made a mental note of how many extra days she was getting. Speaking of the bar maiden he noticed she was holding a tray of dishes heading back to the counter. He smirked watching her,
"Might as well say hi to my girl," he said to himself. Soler being as quick as he was surprised Mira by scoping her up while catching the tray she held. He smiled seeing her flustered face,
"I didn't startle ya did I?" he joked. Mira giggled then gave him a quick kiss,
"Maybe a little," she responded. Soler let her go so she could stand straight,
"So still coming over tonight?" he asked.
"Of course I am. I couldn't imagine where else I'd be. Besides-" she then pulled Soler closer to her so only he could hear, "It'll just be the two of tonight meaning I can have as much fun with you as I want," she said in a seductive tone. Soler couldn't help the blush that formed on his face which in turn made Mira laugh,
"You really are too adorable but we'll save that for later. I still got a job to do so you go off and keep yourself preoccupied and I'll meet you at your place later," she told him taking back her tray. Soler recovered the best he could and nodded,
"Yeah I'll see ya then Mira," they shared another quick kiss and Soler watched Mira walk off. He let out a breath he didn't know he was holding,
"Man what did I do to get a woman like her?" he questioned to himself. He was then left to wonder what to do to pass the time. He hadn't talked to Lucy in a while but she was gone. He had no task from the counsel shockingly so that was a bust. He could go train some but he was feeling kind of lazy today.
"Eh I'll figure something out to do," he told himself as he walked out of the guild.
***Later that Night***
Soler ended up at home for the rest of the day working on his pet project. He was trying to perfect a lacrima that connected to his energy to freeze things in time. His goal was for it to be active while he was away so time didn't flow in his home so nothing would age while he's away. It was a tedious project he's been working on for months with little progress but he got so wrapped up in it that he lost track of time. Of course, being downstairs away from windows helped with that and if it wasn't for the fact Mira had a key to his place he would have forgotten she was coming over. She found him tinkering away with the lacrima with tons of open books surrounding him.
He himself was so focused on his work that he didn't notice her until she startled by wrapping him in a surprise hug from behind. He jumped so bad he had to hold his heart afterward,
"Jeez, Mira a little warning next time huh?" he said steading his breath. Mira was laughing while squeezing him tightly,
"Don't blame me for you not noticing your beautiful girlfriend standing and watching you for minutes," she teased.
"Wait you've been standing there watching me for minutes? Man, I really must have lost track of time huh?" Mira nodded,
"Yep, but seeing how cute you look when focused is almost worth it. But come on let go on up. It's pretty late and I want to relax some with my guy," she said. Soler just nodded and stood up popping out a few joints in the process,
"Yeah, you're right. You're probably hungry so I best make some food," he said as the two walked up together. Mira shook her head,
"I'm fine thank you. Though some snacks would be fine. Oh one of my favorite shows come on tonight we should watch it," she said with excitement. He chuckled and nodded,
"Yeah sure. But I'm gonna change into something comfier I'm guessing you're going to do the same?"
"Of course I am silly. Can't relax while wearing a dress," she joked. The two separated to change and yet again Soler returned to the couch first. He got some snacks for them and turned on the lacrima vision. Surprising the show from those days ago was on again and it seemed like it was a different episode than before. Now it seemed things have escalated between the couple yet again. He watched on bored as he ate some chips,
"Man and people really like this stuff," he griped to himself.
"It's already on!" Soler only moved his head to see Mira wearing some sweatpants and tee yet she had tied her hair up in a ponytail.
"You know this show?" he asked. Mira quickly moved over and sat down next to him,
"Well duh this is the show I was talking about. It's a great drama about this couple who go through different trust issues and they think it's because of each other but it's really a plot by their-" she saw the blank look on his face which made her giggled, "Well I guess it is a bit complicated to explain. But It's a great drama though this is a re-run. I think the new one should be playing after this one," that much he understood,
"Oh alright then. WellI got the snacks out so we can chill until the new one starts," he responded. Mira instantly snuggled up next to him and he wrapped an arm around her to pull her closer. She let out a sigh of content as she nuzzled into him more,
"So tell me about your day? I saw Alice and Wendy training hard outside after you left. I thought Gray was helping her?" she asked. Talk about Alice got Soler a bit excited,
"Well turns out that Alice isn't cut out for maker magic. We found out that Alice is an Ice Dragonslayer," he said with pride. Mira looked surprised hearing that,
"She's a dragon slayer? That's amazing! I'm sure Alice must be so proud of finding out her magic,"
"Oh, she was. The look on her face finding out she was a dragonslayer will forever stay in my memory," he said with the sweetest smile on his face that Mira couldn't help but love. She kissed him on the cheek making look at her smile,
"Anyone told you that you have the biggest heart," she joked, "What you've done for Alice isn't something most people would have done," Soler smirked,
"Maybe but I'm just giving her a second chance y'know? I've been there and I almost died out there alone. Hell, I don't think anyone would have even batted an eye. Seeing her I just knew I couldn't let that happen to her. I just couldn't," his tone was so heartfelt and meaningful which matched his eyes that had a distant gaze. Mira's heart swelled from hearing his words and looking into those emerald orbs of his. She pulled him into a long heartfelt kiss. When they broke apart she kept their forehead touching as her deep blue eyes looking into his emerald,
"I'm so lucky I fell in love with you," she told him. Soler smiled softly at her,
"I'm lucky to have fallen for you," he responded. The couple closed their eyes and held each other enjoying the moment between them. They were enjoying their moment so much that when Mira popped away from Soler he nearly toppled over,
"The new episode is starting!" she squealed. Soler recovered and looked to see another episode of the show had started,
"I guess it has," he said in a dejected tone. Mira didn't hear or ignored it because she quickly cuddled back up next to him and wrapped a blank around the two. Soler looked to see the excitement in her eyes and he had to admit was pretty adorable,
"You really like this show," he commented. All he got back was a 'shush' from her signaling it was time for the boyfriend to just the girlfriend enjoy her show. They went into silence as they watched the drama unfold. Soler watched the show and his earlier assessment of the show is dumb was completely justified. He watched the tale continue of this couple that just couldn't seem to understand that the people around them were setting them up. For what reason he didn't know nor care but man the ones setting them up were worse cine they were so obvious with it. Like even Natsu would have figured something was going on by now but these two they were worse than him. Yet no matter how much criticism he had every time he looked to Mira here eyes were glued to the screen not wanting to miss even a second of it,
She really does like this show I guess. He thought as he continued to watch. At some point, he must have dozed off because he was startled when Mira sat up quickly,
"That was wonderful," she was dabbing her eyes with some tissue. He looked to the screen to see credits rolling,
"Shows over already?" he asked waking himself up. Mira nodded as she dapped away the last few tears,
"It was such a good finale. If you were awake I'm sure you would know what I'm talking about," she teased. Soler gave an embarrassed smile,
"I dozed off huh?" she nodded,
"Yep, though it was a two-part finale and each episode was around fifty minutes so I don't blame you. But you didn't have to pass out during the first twenty minutes," she responded. He just chuckled feeling even more embarrassed,
"Sorry about that. But at least you enjoyed the ending. I couldn't see that show going on any further," he told her. Mira looked,
"Going on any further? There is obviously going to be another season. The way they ended this off has too many loose ends to tie up to end here," she explained with a passion. Soler only smiled then bopped her on her nose,
"You're cute when you get excited," he told her. Mira smiled back,
"Well you're pretty cute when you sleep," she retorted,
"Speaking of sleep man I really must have been tired. I really need to wake up huh?" he joked about himself. Hearing that a seductive smile found it's way on Mira's face as she crawled closer to him,
"If you're trying to find a way to wake up then I got an idea," he watched her close the gaps between their lips and kissed him deeply. She moved in over him forcing him to lay back on the couch as their kissing intensified. Mira lay on top of him her hands running through his hair and his plated on her waist and slowly trying to snake further down. It was when his hands were passing the point of no return that Mira pulled out of their making out making his hands go back up,
"Wh-whats wrong?" he asked. She shook her head while holding her smile,
"Oh nothing just if you're trying to go further then maybe we should move this somewhere more comfortable," she suggested. Soler took the hint and in the next second, they were teleported onto his bed. In another second he had closed his door and was right back under her,
"This more comfortable?" he joked. Mira smiled wickedly and took out the holder of her ponytail letting her hair fall,
"Way more," she then pounced back on him with a firey set of kisses. Her tongue entered his with a greed that he enjoyed as he let them explore. His hands went straight for his target from earlier and when he gave them a squeeze Mira moan echoed through him. It only added fuel to their passion as the kissing only got more intense. They had to break for air but that didn't stop as Mira began to grind on the growing bludge under his shorts. She then bit down on his neck letting her moans of pleasure ripple through him. Even Soler was starting to let out the gasp of pleasure from her action as his grip on her only tightened the harder she went. Soler's hands slipped themselves into her pants to get the full feel of her and Mira hands were snaking up his shirt to feel his toned body. But the teasing was nearing its end as Mira slipped her hand from him and sat up straddling him. She waited for his eyes to fully focus completely on her which was just a second as she began to grip the bottom of her shirt. His eyes stayed glued on them as they slowly and teasingly moved up and up her body and right when he was going to see his prize a sudden knocking at the door broke the mood completely as both jumped,
"Soler? Can we talk?" Alices voice sounded from behind the door. The two eased at hearing her voice,
"Um what's wrong Alice?" he asked. There was no response for a few moments,
"C-Can I come in so we can talk?" she asked her voice sounding low. Soler looked to Mira who was coming down from the heat earlier. He gave her questioning eyes and she only smiled and nodded,
"She sounds like she really needs to talk," she whispered.
"I know but we were-"
"We can wait, a little girl who needs some help," she said cutting him off. He smiled and kissed her,
"Sorry well have to try again later. Yeah come on in Alice," he shouted. Alice came walking into the room she was dirtied up from training he guessed which was always a good sign of hard work. But she looked so down that it didn't match. Alice noticed Mira was here also but she didn't mind and jumped up on the bed either way,
"What's wrong sweetie?" Mira asked. Alice was a bit hesitant to speak but given a moment she spoke,
"So I was training with Wendy who was teaching me a lot of dragonslayer moves. I got them down plus started to work on my own moves," Soler looked to Mira confused who gave the same expression,
"I don't know why you sound so down Alice that's great. You're really coming along," Soler said placing a hand on her shoulder. Alice shook her head,
"No, see I was able to pick up the moves besides one. Which was the roar, no matter what we tried or did I just couldn't roar," she admitted
"Oh well, I'm sure you'll pick up soon. You just got to keep trying," Mira said trying to boost her spirits. It didn't work,
"I thought so too but when I asked Wendy and Gajeel if it was hard for them to learn their roars they said they were able to pick up pretty quickly. It might have not been as powerful as it is now but they were at least able to get something. Me I just couldn't get anything," she explained. Hearing that did sound a bit concerning but to Soler that only adds to the questions he had about Alice. She never spoke of having a dragon mentor like Natsu, Wendy, and Gajeel and she doesn't remember getting a lacrima implanted in her like Laxus. If he knew which generation of dragonslayer she was then he could help better but he'll do the best he can now,
"Well hey don't beat yourself up over you're roar okay? Listen you worked really hard today in getting down what you got down so if you can't roar off the first-day that's fine. It just means that we'll work on it together to get you roaring with the others ok? Now, how about you clean up and head on to bed and tomorrow we'll get some training in," he said giving his best-encouraging smile. Alice looked at the smiled and for once she gave a small one back,
"Yet some sleep sounds good. Night you guys," she said getting up to leave,
"Night," they said in unison as they watched the door shut behind her. With the girl gone much like mood from earlier, Soler let out a sigh and plopped back down. Mira looked over him to see him lost in thought which she was expecting,
"Alice not roaring already getting to you?" she teased. He nodded,
"Yep, I mean I don't know much about a dragon-slayer magic true but from what little I know from Natsu the roar is something natural for them. It might not be extremely powerful but they could at least get something out. The fact she couldn't get anything out is concerning," he responded. Mira smiled and snuggled up next to him,
"You really do worry too much. But like you said earlier you don't fully know what generation of slayer is. Natsu was trained by Igneel who was a dragon while Laxus wasn't. It could just take time," she said trying to ease his mind. He smiled at the attempt and kissed her forehead,
"Yeah, maybe you're right. Either way, worrying about it now won't help. So let's take my advice and get some sleep huh?" Mira nodded and he turned off his light to sleep. Soler quiet as he laid still awake his mind blazing with possibilities on why Alice couldn't roar. Usually, he would heed his own advice and sleep on it but he just couldn't this time. Even though the snoozing Mira snuggled next to him should have induced the sleep it didn't stop his mind.
Is it really because she might be a second generation slayer the reason she can't roar? Laxus is the only second generation I know and even if I could find him I doubt he'd just tell me. Hmm, I'll have to test somethings tomorrow with her to figure it out. Maybe Erza will have some ideas on why too whenever she gets back. He stifled a yawn signaling it really was time to get some sleep. He wrapped Mira closer to him in which she snuggled in more and he closed his eyes to drift off to sleep.
It was early in the morning as Soler and Mira were busy getting the guild ready to be opened. Since it was much bigger the prep work took a bit of work out the two. Well, more Soler than Mira she was going faster than him through the tasked while slugged along from a lack of sleep. He was wiping down some tables as he let out another yawn which made Mira giggle,
"You really should have gotten some more sleep last night," she said as she cleaned form glasses,
"Yeah, yeah I know. I just couldn't help thinking about Alice. Whenever she get here today I'm gonna work with her to figure out this roaring problem," he said. She smiled hearing his determination,
"Well I unlocked the doors so people should be arriving in pretty soon," no sooner had she said that the door opened up and Soler was expecting Alice but to his surprise, Erza was there and she looked a bit winded. He looked confused and a bit concerned,
"Erza you're back already? I thought you weren't supposed to be back for at least another two days?" he questioned. The tired red walked up to him and up close he could truly see she pushed herself to get back here,
"I...wasn't going to let...Mira...get...extra...days," she breathed. Mira feinted innocent,
"I wouldn't have done anything while you were away," she said. Erza gave her a tired knowing look in which Mira simply looked away with a sly smile. Soler chuckled a bit fromErzas actions,
"Man either I mean that much to you or just hate to lose to her," he joked. Erza was going to respond but her execution overtook her and she fell forward. Soler easily caught her prepared for this and shook his head,
"Well, at least you got back in time.,' he then picked her up and slung her over his shoulder, "I think I'll take sleepy home here to let her rest. I think I might catch a few more z's. I really am tired," he yawned. Mira nodded,
"Ok members should be here by the time you two wake up. Have a nice nap!" she said with a wave. He waved back and left to get Erza home. Soler carried her back to his place and got her out of her armor and put her to bed. He watched her snooze soundly which was always cute to watch but this time it made him even more tired.
"A quick nap wouldn't hurt," he said as he stretched. Erza was nice and tucked in so he just laid on the sheet next to her and got himself comfortable to sleep. He closed his eyes and let it overtake him. But his sleep was awakened at the shouting. When he sat up to look around he was groggy so he thought he was still sleeping but the sounds of shouting were only coming from one person. The more he awakened the clearer the shouting became he recognized the voice to belong to Alice though the walls were too thick to fully hear what she was saying he could tell she sounded frustrated.
What is she doing? He thought. The sleeping knight next to him also began to stir awake,
"Mmm what time is it?" she groggily asked wrapping herself up a bit more. He smiled kissed her cheek,
"It's in the afternoon sleepy," he whispered. Her face frowned cutely though she didn't open her eyes,
"Afternoon? But that's so late to be sleeping," she responded,
"Yep, it kinda is. Want to get up?" she shook her head,
"No, covers so warm. Bed so comfy," she responded. From how adorable she was being right now Soler's smile stayed and he could help but even wrap her in his arms,
"You are too cute you know that. If you want to sleep in I'm going to get up and go see what's frustrating Alice," he told her. After letting her go he heard the red let out a long low groan but reluctantly she got her self up from the bed and her hair was a mess as strains were everywhere. Soler suppressed a chuckle looking at her sleepy expression. She looked at him,
"Give...me a moment to get ready," she said and made her way to the restroom. He himself went to the kitchen and grabbed two apples. He bit into one and went to the door and by then Erza emerged looking ready with her armor on and everything.
"Hmph, you clean up quick," he joked and threw her the other apple. She caught it taking a bite a rolling eyes before walking out the door. Soler smirked and followed her out. The two walked to where the shouting was and it was leading to Soler's training field with Alice fuming in the middle,
"Why won't this work!" she shouted while pacing in front of the stump. Soler and Erza stopped near the entrance and watched Alice. She took a moment to calm herself and then they watched as she was going through motions she's obviously done a dozen times. She took a stance then breath in filling her lungs and then she shouted,
ICE DRAGONS ROAR! The two expected to see an icy roar but all they got was her blowing out a lot of air. SHe strained to keep blowing hoping something would happen but all that happened was her losing all her air and going red-faced. She stopped and breathed heavily panting to get her lost air back. She then slapped her knee in frustration,
"Again I still can't do it!" she shouted in defeat. The two watched this and bout were wondering about why she failed. Well, Soler was Erza, on the other hand, looked to Soler,
"She's a dragonslayer?" he nodded,
"Yep forgot to tell ya that but it is still fairly new. She was training hard with Wendy to get some moves down but the roar is the only dragonslayer move she can't get," he explained. Erza nodded and looked back now she was curious about why she couldn't roar. Soler replayed what she did in his mind trying to see the step she messed up on,
She got into a stance, took in the air and then released it. It should have worked right? I mean when Natsu does it… That's when it hit him.
"She's doing it wrong," Erza looked back confused,
"She's doing it wrong? How?" she asked.
"It's tricky to explain so just watch," he told her then made his way out to Alice. Alice was still upset over the failed attempt yet again and was so wrapped up in her mood she was startled when Soler seemed to appear,
"Woah didn't mean startle ya. How's it going?" he asked. She calmed herself and that frustrated yet sad face came back,
"Not good. I'm sure you saw me failing again to roar," she responded. Soler nodded and placed a hand on her shoulder,
"Yeah, I did. But after watching I think I might know what it is that's keeping you from roaring," he said. Alice perked up and looked at him with pleading eyes,
"You do? Please help me then," she begged. He gave her a smile and patted her head,
"Don't worry I was planning on to. Now do exactly as do. So, first plant you're feet to keep a strong grip of the earth," he said getting into the said stance. Alice followed suite mimicking him,
"Good, now here's the important step which where I think you're going wrong. I want you to breathe in but not through you're nose but through her mouth and I want you to fill your stomach with the ethernano from the air," Alice looked at him confused but she trusted his words and did as he said. She opened her mouth and began to suck in what she believed to be the ethernano in the air. Soler watched and he was astounded to see small trails of white going in through her mouth,
"Alright not with a full stomach I want you to try and feel the power of a dragon. You must feel the power that is the only thing that could rival the legendary beast. You are one of few who can harness and use this so feel that pride of dragons. Now scream from within your heart the name of the roar and let loose all that built up power!" Alice took to image a powerful ice dragon and could feel the chill it gave off as it started at her with its commanding eyes. But she was unaffected, she had its same power and with that same power, she could stand as it's equal if not it's superior. Something began to bubble within her like and an icy fire was lit and it wanted to be let out. Without waiting she opened her mouth and pushed out that feeling with force as she roared,
ICE DRAGONS ROAR! And with that scream, Soler and Erza watched in amazement as a stream of cold shot out and spread across the ground before her in a magnificent display of power. The once warm air was quickly chilled with the roar as Soler could even see his own breath now.
"Woah," was all he could say as he watched Alice's amazement as well,
"Did I do that?" she wondered aloud. Soler snapped himself back to attention,
"Alice quick do It again so you don't forget the feeling!" he shouted. Alice quickly went back through the step and she soon let out another roar though not as strong as the first. He had her do this three more times and the ground before them was successfully frozen. Alice breathed heavily after letting loose so many roars. Soler placed a hand on her back and he was beaming with pride,
"Alice you roared! I knew you could do it!" he said. Though she felt drained she straightened up and gave back her own bright smile,
"I was able to do it thanks to you. And thanks to Wendy," at saying her name Alice straightened all the way up,
"Wendy I got to show her my roar! She'll be so excited to see it. Natsu and Gajeel probably will too!" she said. Soler chuckled and nodded,
"They sure will. There probably at guild waiting for you to show them. Why don't ya go on ahead and make sure you ask for some ice to recharge," he told her. Alice nodded,
"Right I'll meet you there," without waiting Alice took off to excited to stop and even say hi to Erza though the red understood she would be the same way as her. Erzas gaze went back to Soler who was examining the damage of the roar.
He's already calculating the potential of the attack. She thought with a smile as she walked up to him,
"So what are you thinking?" she asked. He studying the marks left by the ice,
"I'm thinking that with time and training this roar could be very powerful. Look the first one shot out at least 60ft with a cone type spread. The weaker ones shot out 40ft but in a wider cone. I'm thinking that if she learns to focus the roar more in a straight line she could easily reach almost 100ft from her. That's incredible!" he told her.
"That it is. But why don't we save that for the future and head to the guild? Don't you want to see their faces when Alice's let's lose that roar of hers?" she questioned. Soler stood back up,
"Of course I do! Natsu is definitely going to blow a gasket," he joked as he took her hand. Erza laugh at that,
"Knowing him he'll probably want to fight her right then and there," Soler laughed at that,
"True true but I think he's going to have a rough time trying to beat her. Now that's he'll be fighting an Ice Dragon Slayer," he responded as the two strolled hand in hand back to the guild.
Another bites the dust. Ok, so this time it's to fanboy because Fairy Tails anime has started back up! Like man, I've been waiting to see this animated since I finished reading the manga so long ago and now it's here and get hype every time a new episode! Speaking of the manga did you guys know that the manga of Fairy Tail is also continuing. Well not like continuing but it's going over the 100 years quest that team Natsu goes on. Sorry for spoilers for those that are anime watchers but those manga readers it's being drawn by Hiro himself! It updates every two weeks since ya know he has Edens Zero he's working on but that's fine with me I just want to see the Fairy Tail wizards again let me say it gets crazier with each added chapter. Ok fanboys over so tell me what you think of Alice being a dragonslayer and the chapter in general with a review! This has been Solerwolf...later. (P.S. can someone tell me if when I write Dragonslayer does it have a space or no space. Also thoughts on the saucier scenes too. Are they a yay or neigh for you guys.)