MeanWhile At Fairy Tail:
Gray: Oy! What's taking Gil so long!
Natsu: yeah! I want him to see me beat up Gray!
Gray: Firebrains!
Natsu: Icehead!
All of a sudden, an evil aura
Erza: hey. Natsu. Gray. What are you doing.
Then, Erza flashed an eerie smile.
Natsu and Gray: Ay Erza! Nothing at all!
They both smile forcibly.
Laxus: annoying
Mira: haha!
Mira looks at Master who looked disturbed
Mira: master?
Makarov: ah. Mira. Haha. It's nothing.
The master smiles and Mira smiles back.
...
It's night and Eve lays down on the grassy fields. She looks up at the sky at the glistening stars. Holding Gil's lacrima piece near her heart, she falls asleep while her mind overflows with memories. She mumbles.
Eve: Goodnight beloved.
...
It's morning and Eve wakes up with a horrendous case of bed hair. Scavenging the what is now a barren grassland she finds a small creek.
Eve: seems clean and clear
Eve splashes her face with water and fixes her hair. She looks into her reflection. She touches her face and trying to smile by using her fingers to push the sides of her mouth up. She thinks to herself
"why can't I smile? It seems hard to show any emotion at all. It's funny. Last night I was crying my heart out and now, I can't even show happiness or sadness. I guess it's about time to get moving though."
She looked took Gil's lacrima out of her pocket and gazed at it for a moment.
Eve: I think your guild should hear the news.
She places the piece back into her pocket and heads to the nearest town which is about 1 hours walking distant.
...
In Rhodevale
Eve:"I've finally made it. Oh. There's a post office just over there.
Eve enters the post office but, she receives dirty looks. I guess wearing a cape coat and being somewhat a little filthy from the walk was an attention grabber. She went to a booth and wrote a letter concerning Fairy Tail with the loss of the young Gil.
Eve:"Oh no, I'm remembering things. I better hurry."
When Eve was done, she sealed the letter and walked to the teller window. The person in the window just gave her a scowl.
Person: hello. My names Terrance. How may I help you.
Eve: yes. Um, I would like you to send this letter to Fairy Tail and um, to let the guild council or officials approve this letter of um, (eve's voice starts to shake) the death of Gil Windsor.
There was a silence as Eve bowed and tried to hand the letter to the teller.
Terrance:... Ha... Hahahahaha! Is this some kind of joke? You don't look like some amateur begging for attention!
Eve: wha?
Terrance: of course little miss! Now just one question, do you have a cent on you little girl?
Eve: No, but, please! I...
Terrance: Hmph! The nerve! Get out! Security!
Eve: ah!
The security takes Eve and tosses her out.
Terrance: and don't come back.
They shut the door. Eve gets back up and recollects herself.
Eve:" ugh. Why are people so mean. But first, I need money. But... How?
Eve goes into an ally way to think of ideas. She ponders to herself and walks back and forth
"the only option... Is pick pocketing."
"Come on, it's easy! Just stick your hand in someone's purse or pocket to get the money!"
"Absolutely not! Not acceptable! That is illegal!"
"But it's so easy! It's the quickest way to get money"
"What would Gil say about this!"
"The guild needs to know of his death!"
"You'll get arrested!"
"You'll do the guild some good!"
"Gil... What should I do?"
Eve thinks long and hard after arguing with herself. She walks to the edge of the ally and sees an upcoming man. She gets herself ready.
Eve: "come on, you can do this. This... This is for the guild and Gil. You HAVE to do this. I- I'll just close my eyes! That's it! ... I'm an idiot. Ah! He's right here!
As the man walks by, she quickly reaches for his pocket. However, the man quickly grabs her arm.
Eve: "damn!"
Man: you gotta be kiddin me. You gotta be more sharp and quick than that rookie.
Eve: heh?
The man walks into the alley as well and introduces himself.
Man: hey. The names Zec. Bounty hunter at your service.
Eve: bounty hunter? Shouldn't you be arrested?
Zec: Shouldn't you be arrested for attempting to pick pocket?
Eve: ah... Never mind but why are you talking to me?
Zec: you wanna learn how to pick pocket? Something like that is like learning the alphabet to a bounty hunter.
Eve: well, it's just a temporary thing so I don't th-
Zec: become a bounty hunter. I see some potential in ya.
Eve: but...
Zec: it's not like you were gonna do much with your life. I mean you look like a mess
Eve: ... I'll give it a thought but, pick pocket first. I need to see if you're the real deal.
Zec: smart and cautious. I like ya. Alright, watch and learn young one.
Eve watched as Zec walked across the street. He was flawlessly reaching for people's money. You had to be placing close, VERY close attention to even notice. As he walked back, Eve was shocked
Eve: I can't believe it. You did that so flawlessly. I didn't even notice most of the time.
Zec: now that you believe me, let's get you some bounty hunter worthy clothes.
Eve: What about the money? Do I use the money you got.
Zec: hell no! This is for me. You're gettin the money yourself!
Zec taught Eve some basics and under about an hour, Eve successfully gathered enough money for clothes and the letter.
Zec: Hmph. Not bad. You're a pretty quick learner if I do say so myself. Now, ya need to bargain for clothes.
Eve: alright, I'll be right back.
Zec: remember to put up a mask, facade, or front. You don't wanna show any fear or any hesitation at the most. Show no mercy and be 5 steps ahead all the time.
Eve: so what you're saying is to be intimidating and you're probably going to be leaving me huh?
Zec: hahahahha! You are too sharp ya know? But, you'll probably see me again sometime. Ah, you're like my own child. I taught you and you learned so fast. I am so proud of you!
As Zec was talking and tearing up, Eve was already walking away.
Zec: and then, HEY! Where are you going? Don't leave when I'm talking!
Eve: bye bye
Zec: Hmph! The nerve! Haha!
After Eve finished shopping, she headed for the post office. She had a white buttoned blouse tucked into brown shorts and a belt. A cross body canvas bag, beige knee length socks and dark brown riding boots. She also bought a necklace with a clear capsule to put Gil's lacrima piece in.
Eve heads to the post office and stands in front of it.
Eve:"you can do this."
She takes one huge breath and kicks the door open.
Terrance: what in the world! It's you! I thought I told you to get out! Security!
As security walked towards her, she uses her magic and pushes the guards to the walls
Terrance: eek!
Eve approaches the teller window. And smiles cockily.
Eve: excuse me sir! Could you please send this letter to the guild Fairy Tail about a death of one of their precious members and to get this letter officially stamped?
Terrance: and what if I don't?
The teller sticks his tongue out.
Eves smile soon turned into a death glare. The air got very cold and a sudden gush of wind broke all the windows of the post office.
Eve: need I say more?
Terrance: y-y-yes ma'am! Right away!
Eve smiles
Eve: Express please! And thank you very much.
Eve hands the teller the letter.
Eve: and if the guild does not receive the letter by tomorrow afternoon, you can expect a surprise visit by me.
Terrance: y-y-yes ma'am! Of course!
He was shaking now and snot was going out of his nose as he was trying not to cry.
Eve walks out and Terrance quickly calls the police.
Eve: he probably called the police on me and-
Before she knows it, the police is on her tail
Eve: oh darn! I better make a run for it!
Eve starts running but, shell never be able to outrun them. Then, Zec runs up to Eve on a horse and carriage.
Zec: looks like you caught yourself up in a doozie!
Eve: huff no huff time to talk! Huff Let me on so slow down!
Zec: haha! If ya can catch up to me! Hya!
He hits the horse and the carriage speeds in front of Eve
Eve: jerk. Oh Holy Wind, Herme's Wings.
With a gust of wind forming around Eve's feet, she pushed off of one led and flew forward towards the carriage at what it seems light speed. She grabs onto the back of the carriage and gets inside through a small window. She sits herself down on the seat.
Eve: phew
Zec: looks like ya made it! Hahaha! You are a unique one miss wind mage! Welp!
Zec whips the horse again
Zec: hya! Hya! Onwards towards the guild!
Eve: "Bounty Hunter eh? It's no wizard guild but, it's probably for the best right Gil?"
She looks out the window in the back.
Eve: Sayonara