Familiar Faces
Soler glided himself down to the closet building he could. He knew that his cloak wasn't going to stop him fully or slow him down anymore so using the momentum he dropped his grip and placed his hands up into a roll. Rolling onto the roof of the building he came to a smoothish stop,
"Well that was pretty awesome if I do say so myself," he said aloud as he brushed himself off. Now that he was in the kingdom he took a look at his surroundings paying heed that the ship the Knightwalkers were on was still approaching the city,
Best get a move on before they get here. He put on his hood and jumped down the ground and scurried off into the night. He had to have been in a residential area of the city since all the building around him were, leaving his only source of light to be the streetlamps. Now that Soler had made it here he really didn't have a plan on what to do next. He was still set on finding his friends so that was still a top priority but how to do so was the tricky part. Then added on with the little information of this places king taking what sounded like a lot of magic from Earthland was a bit concerning he had to wonder on that also. He let out a small groan,
So much to do for this mage. Well, either way, If finding my friends is first then maybe doing a quick scan of this place will reveal one of them within the city. He proceeded to hop up back to the rooftops of the buildings and started to sense for energies as he dashed from roof to roof. The moment he started to scan for energies he was hit with a massive amount of magical energy coming from somewhere above the castle meaning what the Knightwalkers were talking about was true. He was chilling the amount was up there but what was worse was how it felt vaguely familiar to him like he's felt that magic before. He wanted to investigate but then he picked another magical signature coming from within the city also and this one he knew without a fault. For the first time since coming here, a genuine smile made its way onto his face,
I knew I wasn't the only one here. Soler sped up his pace hopping from building to building eventually leading him to the main financial districts of the kingdom. He knew this by how it was more lit up than the area he was at and how there were still people walking around. Though none of that was his concern as he had a target to find. Dashing he kept going until he reached an area with several different hotels. He could feel they were close but just couldn't tell exactly where. He perched on a nearby roof to get a better look round,
"Now if I were a rowdy set of mages. Where would I-"
"Honestly Natsu!" his attention turned to an open balcony window. He smiled as jumped over silently to balcony sitting on the bars. He watched with a content smile as Natsu was being pummeled yet again by Lucy who was currently wearing nothing but a towel, for reasons he doesn't know, while Alice and Wendy were laughing on one of the beds. But not only were they laughing but an entirely different Lucy was there too but she was wearing a skin-tight black scaled designed suit that was hugging her form very nicely. If he hadn't already run into another form of Erza and Alice he would have been surprised. But he wasn't so he just watched in silence with a warm slime glad to be back around his family. As he watched Natsu get a hard kick to the face from his Lucy, Alice took a glance at the window and saw him standing there smiling. Her laughing instantly stopped and her eyes got watery with tears,
"Soler!" she cried as she charged him with a hug. That caused the others commotion to end and look to see Soler really was there. Smiles spread on all their faces,
"Soler you're really here!" Wendy said as she ran up to hug him too. Natsu and Lucy followed behind her both smiling brightly at him,
"Glad to see you in one piece," Natsu held out a fist. Soler happily bumped it,
"I'm glad to see I'm not alone here. It's great to see you all but uh Lucy think you could uh get a little more dressed? I know you have an amazing figure and all but come on," he responded. It was at that moment that Lucy seemed to remember she wasn't clothed. With a squeak, she darted off to get changed causing Soler laugh. As she left his gaze fell on the other Lucy who had been watching them silently,
"So you're the Lucy of this world. Gotta say if it wasn't for the scowl and outfit I wouldn't have been able to tell you two apart," he said. Lucy just kept her steady look at him which made him raise an eyebrow,
"What cat got ya tongue?" he joked.
"No, it's that I've seen these guys before but you I've never seen on this side before so excuse me for being a bit cautious," she responded back. Soler shrugged,
"Thanks, understandable,' he responded as he detangled himself from the two girls to sit on one of the beds. The moment he did Alice went over and sat in between his legs then moving his arms so they were draped over her. He smiled as she snuggled up against him,
She must have not like the long separation either. He thought. Lucy kept eyeing him up with her same cautious gaze,
"So who are you anyway?" she asked her tone sounding just as cautious as her gaze,
"Hey don't worry Lucy he's as Fairy Tail as it gets! He's trustworthy and pretty strong. Though not as strong as me," Natsu told her. Soler shook his hand,
"Natsu you know that Soler is stronger than you. He is an S-Class wizard," Alice said defending Soler with Wendy nodding in agreement. Natsu was going to argue but the two girls stare made him sweat a bit plus Solers smug look didn't help any. Natsu 'hmph' turning away from them mumbling to himself. That got the girls to giggle and Soler even chuckled. But Lucy looked at him with a different look a more hopeful look,
"Wait, your an S-Class wizard? That means you should be strong enough to take down the Knightwalkers," she said to him. He gazed calmly at her,
"Oh yeah, the Knightwalker sisters. I've bumped into them a few times already," he responded back. She really looked at him astonished now,
"You've fought with them and are still alive? You could be the hope the guild's been looking for. I'm asking you could you-" Soler put a finger up silencing her,
"Before you ask me that let me first say that since I've been here I've been hearing a lot of things about Fairy Tail. And been paying the price for being a mage of the guild. So let me ask you why is the guild considered a dark guild here?" his tone was calm yet serious. His whole gaze was focused on Lucy who looks at him stunned much like the others,
"Soler, what are trying to say?" Wendy asked.
"I'm not trying to say anything Wendy. I just want to know if the reason the guild is labeled as dark is justified or not. If it is justified then I don't know if I guarantee that it'll get my assistance," he responded without while still looking directly at Lucy. Now the others were definitely looking at highly confused and even slightly hurt. Natsu was giving him a strong glare,
"Soler there Fairy Tail. What does it how they're labeled?" he shouted back. Soler's eyes never left Lucy,
"Because Natus I don't know why they are labeled as 'Dark' yet. My heart will always belong to Fairy Tail no question but if the actions of the guild are not following what the first master envisioned then It's my job as a mage of the guild to get it back on track. WHich is why I need to know why it's been labeled as a Dark Guild," he responded back calmly. Even though they didn't like it his reasoning was sound which caused then to go silent. The air got thick with anticipation as the stare down between Soler and Lucy continued. Just it Lucy was readying to speak Earthlands Lucy returned clothed and ready to sleep,
"Alright, that's much better. Now whats-" her voice fell quiet feeling the intensity in the air and seeing the staring going on between her counterpart and Soler. She gulped,
What did I miss? She wondered. Before she could speak Luc (Edolas Lucy) spoke up,
"You want to know why we're considered a dark guild? It's because of that damn King who labeled us as one! Before there were dozens of guild around Edolas but when the magic started to become sparse he enforced a law to shut down all guilds and those who didn't comply would be considered dark and all mages associated would be hunted down. Of course, we didn't comply and were labeled dark then the Knightwalker was sent to take us down. We've been running from them and this kingdom for what feels like forever now and every time were found those sisters kill more of our members. More of our family and nun of us are strong enough to take them down so were forced to run-' she stopped a moment to recenter herself, "So why are we considered a dark guild is because of that King and him alone. We've done nothing wrong and are being punished severely for it. If that isn't enough for you to help us then how could you were the guild symbol at all," she told him. Soler quiet as he stared blankly at her. Everyone watched withheld breaths waiting for his response. It felt like an eternity before a smirk made its way onto his face,
"So this King put the whole at risk it sounds like with his unfair law. Honestly hearing this gets my blood boiling for some payback for what he's done to the guild. Guess that means I'll be helping out before we head home," he responded. The mood in the air instantly lightened up at his response as everyone let out the breath they were holding. Luc smiled genuinely for the first time since he's gotten there,
"Thank you, Soler," she responded. Soler shook his head,
"Don't be thanking me yet Lucy. We haven't gotten to work just yet," he responded. Luc nodded her fire coming back,
"Your right which leads back to what I was going to request. Do you think you could take down the Knightwalker sisters for us? They are our biggest threat since they are constantly on the hint for us and are a ruthless pair," she asked him. Soler chuckled a bit nervously at that,
"Uh yeah well as much as I'd like to say that would be simple matter but that a tough request," he responded back. Luc looked at him confused,
"But I thought you were considered one of their strongest?" she asked.
"Oh don't get me wrong I am one of the S-Class wizards but I've faced those two and there on pair with an S-class wizard in terms of power. So fighting them together would be suicide for me. Their teamwork is just too tight and leave little to no openings between attacks when they work together so it's almost impossible to beat them together," the hope Luc showed was being to dwindle at hearing that, "But I know I can handle one of them in a solo fight. Like I said they are on par with our S-Class so a solo fight should be more even for me. But that's only if you could get them alone, to begin with," he responded back. The room went silent as the others proceed his words. Even though she tried to hide how frustrated she felt Luc's balled fist spoke it for her. It was an uneasy feeling for the Earthlander mages to see her so upset but Soler wasn't someone to back out of fighting tough opponents especially if it meant defending the guild. The mood was so heavy even Alice began to squirm slightly under Soler's grasp which caused him to take a glance at all the downed expressions,
"Man the mood is at an all-time in here. Listen, guys, I'm not saying it un-doable just extremely tough. Besides we got bigger problems besides those two. This King sounds like he needs to be taken down plus on my way here I felt a massive about of condensed magic somewhere above the castle. I don't know what it is but it for some reason it felt familiar," Lucy looked at him but deterred while Natus anger began to flare back to life,
"That's right that bastard of King!" he shouted. Soler looked to him slightly confused,
"I understand the enthusiasm but why so mad?"
"Soler that magic you felt came from Earthland," Lucy spoke up,
"Well I figured that much but that no reason to get so upset about it," Lucy shook her head,
"No that's not it. All that condensed magic is the entire city of Magnolia people included," Soler silently stared at her with a blank lost expression,
"Huh?" Lucy, with the others chiming in, began to explain everything that has happened since she and the others came into this world which was called Edolas. She told him of the other guild and meeting the members to finding out that the King was planning to destroy the giant lacrima hovering above the city to spread some magic back. The vortex that brought Soler here was the cannon that used to suck up Magnolia and turn it into the lacrima. But the worse thing was that for some reason only Lucy could still use her magic while the three dragon slayers couldn't. The slayers added in some things from their perspectives which included on why Happy and Carla weren't with them. By the time they finished explaining Soler had gotten up and was out on the balcony needing some air. He let out a long sigh,
"Alright is there anything else I need to be caught up on?" he asked. They shook their heads,
"Ok good. Now-"
"Actually there is one more thing," Natsu said. Soler felt his mind wince at the thought of more but he listened to him,
"Lisanna is here," he said in a serious tone. Instead of his mind, Soler's heart winced at hearing her name,
"L-Lisanna?" Natsu nodded,
"Yeah. I ran into her at the guild... I know that there are Edolas versions of us here but her scent smelled so much like ours. Even though it's been years I never forget a scent man," he explained. Soler's heart hurt at remembering the incident that day but if there was one thing about Natsu his nose never lies,
"How did she react on seeing you?" he asked. Natsu's face sadden,
"It was as if she didn't know about what I was talking about at all," he responded. Soler sighed again feeling a slight weight being lifted,
"Maybe she smells like her but she is really just Edolas's Lisanna. I know how your feeling trust me but for now, just let it go for later alright?" Natsu looked up at him hurt,
"Let it go? But Sol-"
"Let it go for now. After we deal with everything if we have time then we should go find her alright?" the dragon slayer was reading his eyes getting a calming yet serious look from them. He eased and nodded,
"Yeah alright," he finally responded. Soler laid back on the railing letting the cool nights' air ease him. He looked up into the night sky not recognizing any of stars feeling lost all over again. As lost as he was feeling a small yawn centered his senses as he looked to see Wendy had yawned. A glance at the others and they were looking as tired she was,
"How about you guys get some sleep. Looks like you guys had a long day," Alice was going to retort but a yawn out of her silenced that,
"Yeah, I think Soler is right. Some sleep sounds good right now," Lucy added. Alice knew they were right but she gave Soler a worried look. He noticed and smiled warmly,
"Don't worry Alice. I'll be up since I slept earlier so go get some rest," he told her. His warming smile seemed to ease her as another yawn escaped her. Without further complaints the group got into there beds some pairing up with others, you can guess who, and soon the only sound Soler heard were quiet snores of sleep. He stared and watched there sleeping forms for a few moments watching how peaceful they were. It was definitely flip from how rowdy they normally were but it was always welcomed. His gaze switched from them to looking out at the night sky as his mind was racing with all the information he's gotten. From learning why the Fairy Tail of this world was considered dark to knowing all of Magnolia was now endanger and then there was Lisanna. His heart tightened thinking on her again,
I know I told Natsu to ignore it but the dragonslayers nose is never wrong. No matter what I know I can trust that nose so if he's saying that she smells the same as our Lisanna...Soler shook his head to shake the thought, No I have to focus on the task at hand. This King whoever he is seems to be the true threat around here. I know Lucy wants me to focus on the Knightwalker but really to kill a snake you gotta cut it off at the head. He took a glance back at the others sleeping soundly before going back to looking at the night,
If I'm going to figure anything out it best if I go to the source to get some answers. A memory of Alice (Edolas Alice), popped up,
I think she'll be perfect to get some much-needed context. They've probably landed by now so they must be at that castle. He looked to the massive castle that overshadowed the city. With his plan set, he took a step on the rail and dashed off to the castle.
Alice was fuming as she made her way to her room. She and Erza landed a little while ago and were both still upset over what happened on the ship. They both wanted to pursue him but with how dark it was and the lead he got over them he was probably well hidden within the city. It was irritating her to no limits with letting him go but what was eating her worse was what he said,
"Have they gotten any bigger?" It made her blush furiously just thinking about it,
"That perverted bastard! Sneaking into our room just to get a peek and steal our weapons. The nerve of that man. I swear if I ever find him again he's dead!" she had been saying this to herself the since she and Erza returned. Yet as much as she wanted him dead that same warmth would always come back in her chest and she just couldn't explain why. She made it to her room shutting the door behind her. She laid up against it as she clutched her chest the same feeling from before was burning within her,
That man...she got herself under control and took a quick glance around her room. Unlike the ship, she didn't share a room with Erza so she got this one to herself and it was one of the ones with a nice balcony view of the city. When the King was giving them rooms Erza quickly denied this one saying that it would be a distraction from training. Alice didn't mind it and enjoyed the view it gave her. It was actually pretty calming to go step out from time to time and let the breeze ease her thoughts. She needed some ease with that's been happening lately. She quickly took off her gear and went to take a hot shower before bed. A few minutes later she reemerged from her shower ready for bed as she could feel the last of her sleep beckoning her. She made her way over to her bed and got in it without hesitation cozying up with the soft sheets ready to drift off. Well, she would have drifted off it wasn't a cool breeze that was constantly snaking its way up her back. Grumbling she turned over to see that the balcony doors were open slightly,
Where they always open? She pondered this as she got up to close them. She went shut the doors with a lock still wondering how if they were already open or not,
"So this is the room of one of the mighty Knightwalkers. Not bad," her eyes widened in surprise as she whipped around to see Soler standing near a dresser holding one of her pictures of her and Erza. The way the moonlight shined off of him gave him an otherworldly glow almost like a ghost while when he finally looked at him his emerald eyes glistened in the glow. She was stunned to see him but she quickly snapped out of it as the hatred she had boiled back up,
"You really must have a death wish for coming here," she said to him as she stared him down with an intense glare. He didn't seem fazed at all by the tactic and just looked at her as calm as ever,
"No, I actually was wondering if we could talk instead of fight. It's late and even I don't feel like fighting," he responded putting down the frame. Alice was quickly eyeing up anyways for him to escape and where her gauntlets were. Soler noticed this and sighed,
"Look I really didn't come here to fight I promise you. I just want some answers and that's all," he reiterated. Alice rolled her eyes,
"Answers? I know how you dark guild mages can be and I won't be easily manipulated. Besides what's in it for me if I answer your questions," she retorted.
"Well, then I'd answer any of your questions if you have any. Though I doubt I know anything of use to you," he quickly responded back. Alice actually paused for a moment,
"You'll just answer any questions I have? Really? How can I trust you?" she asked. Without question, Soler moved over to where her gauntlets were and threw one over to her. She caught it and looked down at it surprised before looking back at his calm expression,
"That proof enough?" Alice looked down at her gauntlet and put it on. A dark smiled spread to her face as she powered it up,
"The only proof I got was that you really do have a death wish!" with the gauntlet active she formed an ice blade extending over her hand and lunged at Soler quickly. Soler didn't move as she stopped her attack right at his neck. He could feel the chill of the ice but didn't he didn't waver as he looked at her as calmly as he was before. Alice was trying to continue her death glare and up her intimidation yet he didn't budge. She pressed her blade closer to his throat,
"Why aren't you afraid? I could kill you right now so why aren't you afraid?" he could see in her eyes her convictions wavering meaning he made the right call,
"I'm not afraid because I know you wouldn't attack me,"
"But how, but why?"
"Because I trust you, Alice," There was silence between the two as they just stared into each other's eyes. Soler looking at a confused girl and Alice looking back at how he was unwavering in his words meaning what he said. He didn't show any signs of anger or fear just pure honest trust. The longer she stared at him she could her face heating up as that feeling was coming back again. Without a word, she let down her blade sending it away. Soler smiled and nodded,
"See I knew you were the right choice, Alice. Now let sit and get to talking," he said as he patted her on the shoulder. Alice watched as he went and sat at the table in her room pulling out a chair for her before sitting. Alice just gazed at him for a few long moments before walking over and sitting across from him. Her training and duty was telling her to capture him but his words just rung louder causing and the fact he held a content smile didn't add in helping her know if she made the right choice,
"So what do you want to ask me?" she asked. Soler smile faded as a more thoughtful expression found it's way on his face,
"I want to ask you why do follow this king of yours?" the way he asked it was purely curiosity fueling it. Alice gave a questioning look but she was a woman of her word,
"The reason I follow the King is because he saved me and Erza a long time ago," That piqued his interest,
"Saved you how?" he asked but now it was Alice's turn to smirk,
"Sorry but now it's your turn to answer one of my questions. You did say that didn't you?" Soler smirked back,
"Yeah, I did say that. Alright shoot," Alice pondered quickly on what to ask then the perfect question came to mind,
"Alright where's the location of your guild?" she could still use this to get something useful.
"I don't know," he responded calmly. Alice looked at him slightly angered,
"You said you'd answer any questions I have," she said. Soler put his hands up defensively,
"I am telling you the truth. I don't know where the Guildhall is located. If you ask the right question then you'll know why but for now is my turn. So you said the King saved you and Erza what did he do?" he asked. Alice was irritated but on how he said 'ask the right question' he was obviously hinting to something. She calmed herself before answering,
"Back when Erza and I were little we grew up on the streets and on our own. We did a lot of shady things to scrap by but one thing we got good at was fighting. We both enjoyed to battle well Erza a bit more than me and we got good at it. Erza would take the lead in most battles with me being support but our fighting got notice of the King and one day some of his guards took us away to join the guard," she explained. Soler nodded pondering something,
"Interesting alright your question,"
"You said to ask the right questions so then where are you from?" she asked. Now that made smile a bit,
"Now that's the better question. I'm from a place called Magnolia in the land of Fiore," he responded. Alice definitely didn't know where any of these places were or are. It only brought more questions to her about Soler but it was his turn,
"Alright, your turn,"
"Thank you. Back to your story, you said you joined the guard of the King and I'm guessing that you two quickly rose in ranking cause of your skills. So being in the spot you are you must interact with the King a lot so what type of person is he to you?" he questioned. A smirk of pride formed on her face,
"I see the King as a just and fair ruler. Everything he does he does for the people the rules as they are always his top priority. It's an honor to serve under such a man," she full of pride. That made Soler's eye twitch ever so slightly but he didn't respond other than that. Alice composed herself and returned to looking at him,
"Ok, my turn. So where-"
"Earthland. What makes you so sure your King is fair and just?" he interrupted her question quickly answering what she was readying to ask. His change in attitude took her slightly off guard,
"He's fair and just because he knows to accept all types of people into this kingdom and treats them all fairly and openly," she answered back.
"So your King fairly gives rule over others and is open to those not from this kingdom to be accepted in while retaining their own personality. If those are your words then even those who wanted to live there own lives that don't affect this kingdom in the slightest are fine to continue living there own lives in peace correct?" She looked at him questionably,
"That's correct. What does-"
"So even if a group of people who want no trouble but just want to continue living there lives outside of the kingdom have the right to continue living there normal lives in peace?"
"Y-yes I wouldn't see anything wrong with-"
"So then why are the Fairy Tail mages been labeled as enemies of the kingdom when they only want to live out there lives in peace?" he asked. Now his questioning was making sense. She couldn't help but smirk now
"Because the King has demanded it be so. If his judgment,-" Soler slammed his hand down on the table giving off a loud echoing 'SMACK!' silencing Alice instantly. She was stunned not only by his sudden movement but the angered and pained expression he had on his face,
"That's bullshit Alice and you know it!" he shouted. She just stared at him in silent awe but she had to say something,
"But the King's orders-"
"Screw his orders, Alice. You are no common foot soldier who blindly follows orders!" Alice shook off the awe and glared at him. She stood up to be right in his face,
"Who are you to tell me who I am? You know nothing about me at all so who the hell-" Soler grabbed her by collar pulling her close enough to where she could feel his breath,
"I know you aren't some lackey for this King Alice! You're better than that!" they were mere centimeters apart and the intensity of Soler's glare caused Alice to be silent. The way he spoke those words she could feel they came from his heart and that he had no ill will and the way he was looking at her only further that thought. A slight blush found its way on her face as she stared back at him and that feeling in her chest was coming back in full force,
"I-I…' before she could respond her door burst open causing her to look back. Erza was standing there weapon ready,
"I heard screaming. Is everything alright?" she asked. Alice looked relieved to see her sister but then she remembered Soler and turned to him but he was gone. She let out a silent breath of relief,
He got away. She thought to herself. She quickly turned her attention back to Erza who was surveying the room checking for anything,
"Oh don't worry Erza it was just me letting out some steam is all," she quickly said. Erza was checking the closet and when satisfied she closed it,
"Alright if that is all then I'll leave you for the night," she responded as she walked back to the door. Erza was about to exit but then stopped in the doorway,
"Alice don't let Soler stress you. I know we'll catch up and keep this Kingdom safe. I trust in your strength," without waiting for a reply Erza walked out of the room closing the door behind her. Alice stood in place with a smile on her face and a warmth in her heart,
She believes in me. Erza words warmed her since she rarely gave out kind words like that. But when she did it always warmed her. Yet her warmth was being turned down by the feeling let from Soler. Thinking of him she looked out her window to the night sky wondering about him.
Outside the castle, Soler stood on a rooftop staring up at Alice's balcony. He let out a sigh,
"Now the next move is on you kiddo," he said to himself. Thinking on the close call made him chuckle to himself,
"Ah, Erza showing up just when things were getting interesting. I wonder where my Erza is right now? I hope not stuck in that lacrima," he pondered these thoughts aloud and was preparing to head back when a figure caught his eye. It was the streak of red that was quickly covered by a cloak. He watched the figure dart around a corner and out of sight. He had to investigate this so he jumped from his roof and quickly and silently made it over to where they darted off to. When he reached it he saw that they turned another corner down the alley so he dashed down as quietly as he could. He made it to the end but when he rounded the corner again he was met with a dead end and no cloaked figure. He looked around highly confused,
"What the-" a sudden set of hands grabbed and dragged him into the wall. He was flipped and put up against a wall staring Erza in the face,
"Erz-" she stopped his talking by slamming her lips into his. He was stunned for only a moment before falling into the passionate kiss giving back just as much as she was giving. The two only broke apart when air became a bit more important. Once they broke both looked into each other's eyes with the brightest of smiles,
"You don't know how much I missed those lips," he told her holding her close. Erza laid her head on his chest feeling at ease listening to his heartbeat,
"The feelings the same. I was so worried that you got caught in the lacrima like the rest of the guild," she responded. He smirked and gently rubbed her head,
"Same here for me. Personally, I'm just glad to be back with 'my' Erza and not the other one again," he joked. At the mention of her other Erza moved her head away and looked at him with a serious expression,
"You've ran into her?" she questioned. He nodded still holding his smile,
"Yep, a few times actually. But don't worry you are way more beautiful than she is," he told her. Erza blushed slightly at that but shook her head,
"Thank you for the compliment but no that's not what I mean. Since I've gotten here I've heard of the Knightwalkers and how I am one of them. Honestly, it pains me to even think that I would actively want to do harm to the guild," she admitted to him. He could hear the frustration in her voice in which he gently kissed her forehead to calm her,
"Easy now you know that's not you. Besides, I think that the Knightwalkers are really just following orders. From how my talk with Alice went she's been giving signs that they really only hate the Fairies because of their King," Her expression to that of curiosity,
"You've spoken to one of them?" he just nodded,
"Yeah but enough asking about my whereabouts I got some questions for you like can you use your magic here?"
"Yeah we both can," the new voice made Soler look to see none other than Gray laying against a wall looked at the two with a smirk. Soler's eyes lit up,
"Gray you made it to!" he cheered. Gray nodded,
"Yep glad to see you too man," Soler was beaming he was so happy more of the members made it. Especially Erza since now he could tackle the Knightwalker problem. But now seeing the two another question beckoned him,
"Wait a minute how can you two use magic when Natsu, Wendy, and Alice can't? Also, where are we?" he asked now looking at the corridor they were standing in. Erza let go of him as a conflicting look showed on her face,
"Well-"
"I brought them here, "Soler's eyes widen knowing that voice from anywhere. He quickly looked over to see Jella standing near Gray though he looked to be wearing the same garbs as Mystogan does. Soler stared at the man,
"Jellal," he said coldly. Jella stood still unnerved from the glare Soler was giving,
"I helped them get to use their magic also," he said. Soler's fist balled and he began to go over to the man. Erza quickly tried to stop him,
"Soler wait he's-"
"Oh I know what he is alright," he spoke avoiding Erza swiftly. Gray did nothing but watched as Soler got right in front of the man. He stared daggers at Jellal who looked calmly at him unphased,
"I know of your hated of Jellal but I am not him," he spoke to him. Soler just continued to glare at him in silence for another few long moments before a smirk formed on his face. He placed a hand on his shoulder and gave him a smile,
"Oh don't worry pal I know your not him. Trust me the overabundance of hatred I hate for that man I'd know if it was him or not from that alone," he said a bit too cheerily. Gray got a chill from that while Erza just sighed. Jellal nodded,
"Glad we understand each other. In fact with you being here my plans might go a bit more smoothly," Jellal said moving out of his grasp. Soler looked at him intrigued,
"Your plans? What plans?" Jella motioned for them to follow,
"I'll explain but elsewhere. Come quickly," He didn't wait for a reply as he began to move further down. Soler looked to Gray and Erza for confirmation. The two both nodded and followed along with Soler pulling up the rear.
And another one down the bag. So slight news but I've started up an Archive of our Own account and currently have a RWBY story going on there. I'm going to be posting the story up on Fanfiction also but at a later time so for now if you are a fan of RWBY then the head on over to Archive to find it under the same author name as this one. Or if you want it first then head to my Tumblr since I post the chapters up there first! Anywho this chapter is done and I really want to know what you guys are thinking so far. I'm thinking I could stretch out the Edolas arc for another two chapters depending on how much I decided to write. Anyways this has been Solerwolf hoping you guys have a good one….later!