"Sister," the dark mage said, "I didn't expect to find you here." Their eyes widened.

"SISTER?! HE'S YOUR…?"

"... twin brother, yes." Rose sighed. "Long time no see, Issac," Rose spat.

"What are you doing here?!" Natsu demanded, "I thought you were sick or something!"

"Well if I were you," she replied, "I wouldn't be complaining." Issac smirked.

"I see…" he remarked, "you-"

"SHUT UP!" Rose screamed and flew at him. The two siblings, one light, one dark, fought. "Wendy! Heal them!" Rose called back. The young girl nodded and went to work.

"You haven't told them?" Issac teased. Rose didn't meet his eyes.

"No."

"You're a fool for coming here," Issac frowned, "you don't have much time left to begin with."

"Shut up! I'm here to help my friends. Why are you doing this Issac? Where were you all this time?"

"Well," he said, "after destroying that pathetic village," Rose glared at him, "I was planning on making our father pay for his crimes, but it seems you managed to do that already. After that, I formed a dark guild with a few dark mages I found. It only seemed right."

"Even though you are my brother," Rose yelled, "anyone who hurts my family is an enemy!" Issac sneered.

"Of course," he said, "just don't think you're going to win."

"ANGEL'S-"

"DEVIL'S-"

"BREATH!" their two beams collided. When the smoke cleared, both still stood.

"AAAHHHHH!" Issac screamed as he was yanked off the ground by a tendril of light. Rose smirked.

"Gotcha!" and she sprinted towards him, spearing him with her sword, taking away his magic.

"When did she…?" Natsu whispered.

"Sorry brother," Rose apologized, before knocking him unconscious.

The others ran towards them, they had all won their battles.

"Rose?!" Erza exclaimed in disbelief.

"What are you doing here?" Lucy demanded.

"Thought you guys would need a bit of-"

COUGH COUGH, blood

COUGH COUGH, more blood.

"Rose-san!" Wendy exclaimed, rushing forward. Rose picked herself up.

"I'm fine," she said, wiping the blood from her mouth, "let's head back."

"Lector!" Rose exclaimed, and scooped the small exceed up, and gave him a tight hug.

"Rose?" the cat asked, "What are you-"

"Stay away from him," Sting muttered, and took Lector away from Rose. Everyone stared in surprise. Rose and Sting stared at each other, Sting glaring her while she held his gaze. He looked away, crossing his arms.

"Sting ku-" Rose stormed out, tears in her eyes. Lucy glared at him.

"What?" he shrugged.

"What was-?!" Natsu began, but Erza beat him to it.

"How dare you make her cry," she growled, holding the edge of the sword against his throat.

"Uh… Erza-san…"

Sting didn't say anything and kept his arms crossed.

"Sting-sama," Yukino said, putting her arm around his waist, "please apologize to Rose-sama." Sting looked at her in surprise, she nodded.

"Fine."

Lucy was right, he does still hate me… Rose shivered, remembering his gaze.

"Rose?" She turned around to see Lector. Rose quickly wiped away her tears.

"Lector?" she asked, "What are you doing here?" Lector stepped towards her, uncertain.

"You looked sad," he said. Rose smiled.

"Thanks Lector," she gave him a hug.

When Sting finally arrived at the place where Rose's scent was coming from, he saw her and Lector playing.

"Watch this!" she exclaimed, and created beautiful, glittery fireworks in the air above them.

"Wow Rose!" Lector said, looking in awe. Sting smiled, she's still such a kid.

"You can come out now, you know. You're so not sneaky," she teased. Shoot, Sting thought. As Sting walked towards her, he noticed a hint of fear in her eyes. Is she… afraid of me? As if reading his mind, Rose smiled.

"I'm sor-" Rose cut him off.

"It's okay," she said, not meeting his eyes, "I know you hate me and all, so I'll just leave now." and with that, she shot away." Wait? She knows that I said that? He looked to Lector.

"Rose knows… that you hate her," Lector explained. Sting stared in shock.

"Is that why she's…"

"... afraid of you? Yes." Sting turned around to see Lucy, hands on her hips, frowning at him.

"Brother," Rose panted as she rushed into the cell where they were holding him. He grinned.

"I knew you'd come," he said. Rose sat down.

"Whatever. You know why I came."

"You came to ask about the curse didn't you?" Issac asked. Rose nodded.

"Are you sure-"

"that there's no cure? Yes," he sighed. Rose nodded.

"I thought as much," she said, staring at her hands, "and you still won't give me your-"

"No."

"Why not?" Rose demanded. Issac stared at her.

"You know why the curse is there," he stated, "if I break it, more than just your life will be at stake." Rose sighed. "Why?" he asked, "Why, now, do you care?"

"Huh?"

"You used to bear the curse with pride, knowing that your suffering was helping others, why do you seek to break it now?" Rose smiled sadly.

"I guess… I guess I've found people I care about now, and I don't want to leave them," she answered.

And... the drama continues XD

So dramatic I know... T_T

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