„Sting..."
is now coming from him as he tries to lay his hand on the cheek of the White Dragon Slayer, but right in this moment the last spark of life left his body.
He gulps multiple times as he has right infront of his inner eye, how Rogue died within his arms. The weak smile resting on the lips of the younger Dragon Slayer. Even this simple memory triggers his insides to churn. Rogue didn't deserve to die. That's all Fairy Tail's fault. At least he saw the guild Natsu Dragneel belongs to as the one responsible for the death of the Shadow Dragon Slayer and he would finish, where Grimoire Hearts failed back then
He would assure, that the Fairies would disappear forever. On top of it Natsu Dragneel as well Gajeel Redfox, who he declares to be his personal enemies. What would happen after his revenge, actually he hasn't thougt about it at all. Due to the despairs resting deep inside him about losing Rogue his mind is clouded so much, that he no longer is able to compare friend and ally from foe. Powered by his vengefuness, his pride and his deep grief was he distancing himself of Lector so much, that the maroon Exceed as well the members of the guild won't recognize him any more.
„Rogue, why?" is now coming amost in a whisper from his lips, sits down on the bed and hides his face within his hands and if he has to be honest to himself, than it has become incredible cold inside of him. All these years, they stayed together in a Team he lacked the courage zu confess what he truly feels for the younger one. But as his courage finally awoke to tell the ravenette the entire truth about his emotions for the Shadow Dragon Slayer, Rogue was suddenly in a relationship with Yukino.
He bites firmly his lips, because just by this thought is his entire soul trembling. Rogue belongs only to him and to no one else. They are two parts on the whole that aren't ever to be seperated at all. Still, the Shadow Dragon Slayer was taken from him right infront of his eyes.
Even if he allows himself to give in and grief, there are no more tears coming. Deep inside he refuses to accept the reality surrounding him. Actually, he's trapped in the misconception, Rogue is returning to him if he brings some sacrificies.
„Why has it to be Yukino?" is he mumbling right no, stares into the darkness being present in the room and a bad vibe is now spreading through his entire soul. A feeling, that only awoke within himself when Yukino returned as member of Sabertooth anf spend more and more time with Rogue.
But next to it a huge rage awakes within himself. How could such a lowly creature dare to intervene between Rogue and himself? Who exactly is she without her Celestial Sprits? A young woman low in rank, nothing more, nothing less. But she is one of the factors, why he lost in the end Rogue. Only one being was accepted to be this close to the Shadow Dragon Slayer. Frosch. Even though he knew how important the outgoing green Exceed in the pink-clad frog suit is to his partner, this bad vibe was only activated during human interactions.
„What happened?"
„Frosch..."
is Rogue now saying, avoiding to look right at him and a slight curse escapses his lips, True, he promised the younger one to look after Frosch as far as his duties as a guild master allow him to do so. Rogue didn't need to say a single word at all, because he understood him quite enough by reading the Shadow Dragon Slayers body language.
Damned, just why does he feel like he forsake the younger one at all? He simply hugs Rogue right now to comfort him and give him the assurance he's right there for him if needed. But he never knew this is the first and last time at all Rogue allows this closeness between them to happen.
It's finally time to set things straight. Quickly he stands up, leaves the room of the Shadow Dragon Slayer and heads to the great hall, where he actually finds the white-haired Celestial Mage he's looking for right now. He has recognized the sudden change within her scent.
„Traitors of this guild are facing death, Yukino" is he saying right now with a ice-cold voice, glaring right at her and he charges now an attack at her. Yukino is more than shocked as she is still able to evade. „White Dragon's Claw" is he saying right now as his attack lands on her and Yukinos fear-stricken eyes are now directed right at him.
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[ Rufus ]
„Rufus, quick, he just lost his temper" is Dobengal right now saying to him as he is as usual in the guild intern library and without waisting a minute at all he follows the ninja to the great hall. Yukino's getting into a predicament. ,Cause due to her current situation it's not easy to withstand the master who is also one of the seven Dragon Slayer known in Fiore. Just as Sting is planning to attack the Celestial Mage directly, he jumps inbetween and uses the shield of ice he memorized from his battle against Gray Fullbuster.
He just bites on his lips as he is hit by Stings White Dragon's Roar and first of all he needs to protect Yukino. „Sting, please, come to your senses" is he pleading right now his friend, looks right at him and honestly he has his serious problems to keep up with this fast, fluent movements of the Dragon Slayer in order to protect the Celestial Mage. This way to fight is no part of his memories of Sting. On his own he's quite in a bad spot to protect the white-haired young woman from harm. He bites firmer on his lips as he notices his magic is no match against their current guild master.
Evade and block is right now the only thing he can do. As long as Yukino isn't able to use her own magic properly, it's their job to protect her. He only knew from Minerva, Yukinos current loss of magic is in some way connected to the death of the Shadow Dragon Slayer. He bites again on his lips, becuase it is mere impossible for him to follow Stings movements at all.
,When did he even start to be so fast and accurate with his attacks?' is right now going through his mind as White Dragon's Roar is directed again at Yukino and he presses her in a protective manner against his chest. Surprised as well relieved he notices right now Orga blocking the incoming attack.
Right now it's hard to admit, but he has to finally accept it is now impossible to have a reasonable conversation with Sting at this point. „Rufus, Orga; bring Yukino away from here" is he hearing right now their lady calling out to them as he shortly looks right at her and in an instant he understands what she is planning to do. They know all to well it isn't good at all to talk back in such a situation, so Orga picks now the Celestial Mage up and as far as it is possible for himself they leave the guild.
„Where is Lector?"
„He is at a save spot"
is the God Slayer now answering his question as he slightly nods in response and they decide now to head to the train station. His gaze rests right now at Yukino, who is for sure beaten up and she is closing right now her eyes due to exhaustion.
„Where should we go?"
„I just suggest, we head to Fairy Tail"
is he saying now to Orga as they are able to catch a train going to Magnolia and before they are heading out the maroon Exceed suddenly appears within their compartment. Since Lector is unharmed, he's now for sure their lady was able to bring him to safety due to her magic before facing Sting in battle in order to save Lectors life.
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„That's the way we see each other again, Natsu Dragneel" is he saying right now as he closes in on the congery of mages he was able to sniff out from afar, shows now a slight bow and his gaze rests now apathetic on the man he carries deeper feelings for as he'd ever be able to voice them out at all. Deep within he just knows about the future of them both. Only if he ever accepts the evil shadow lurking around he would in the end kill the one he truly loves.
„Rogue, how in the world did you learn about this alliance?" s he hearing the blond bard asking him, who was more than surprised about his apperance and even Sting shows how much he is between the fronts right now deep within. „That is actually unimportant. Right now it is important, that I support my comrades, when my guild is in dire need of help" is his response right now as here is a short flicker within these ruby-red orbs. Looking at Natsu he can see, he's holding back for now. ,Obviously he knows what's awaiting us' is he thinking right now as he listens in closely about the existance of this alliance.
,What about Frosch?' - This question rests clearly within the eyes of the Fire Dragon Slayer as he looks right at him and he bites firmly on his lips. Frosch. He'd never be able to see this carefree Exceed ever again. He'd never feel the warmth outgoing from Frosch, he'd never be able to share this cheerfulness at all. He'd never be able to go with Frosch to the local library or spend their free days outside. He'd never be able to attend a mission with Frosch to accompany Sting and Lector.
Froschs death left a gash deep within his soul. If he would lose Sting as well, it might turn into a mile wide canyon. No, as long as this small spark of light resides within him will he avoid, that the vicious darkness surrounding him takes away Sting from him.
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[ Rufus ]
Hours are passing by while they are riding the train and he gazes jaunidiced out of the window. What could have actually triggered the White Dragon Slayer to attack his own comrades? A short sigh escapes his lips since is isn't able to answer this question at all. Soon they will arrive in Magnolia. The hometown of Fairy Tail. There they can seek asylum and use the given chance to think up a way, how to proceed forward.
„Sting-kun would never..." is Lector now saying, while fighting the upcoming tears, in order to defend his partner at all cost, but even Orga and himself can see how unsure the maroon Exceed suddenly is. „We know that all to well, Lector. The Sting I remember can't bear it at all if you are endangered" is he saying right now while gazing at the Exceed and only now ist is clear to him, Minerva just saved Lector in the nick of time.
„But why was he suddenly attacking Yukino?"
„That's a complete mystery to me as well, dear Orga"
is he answering stony-faced while he decided to vindicate the theory he was building mentally. Obviously he's the only one in the entire guild to ever notice the true bond the Twin Dragon Slayers of Sabertooth share.
„What happened that you start to avoid Sting lately? As far as I remember, the two of you are inseperable"
„Insurmountable differentials appeared"
is Rogue now saying as the Dragon Slayer isn't looking at him and a smile appears now on his lips while gazing at him. So it's just as he imagined.
„It has something to do with the night of July, 7th, right Rogue?" is he asking him right now as he places a book back at the shelf it belongs and gazes right at the Shadow Dragon Slayer. A short nod follows as response from Rogue.
„What exactly is your heart telling you to do?"
„To do everything within my power in order not to lose him"
„Then hold on real tight to this spark, Rogue"
is he giving him the advice right now while the last two books resting in his arms are back where they belong, then he turns around and leaves a thoughtful Rogue back in the library.
,How would Rogue react if he knew how much Sting has changed?' is he thinking right now as the speakers annouce they arrive Magnolia in a few minutes. If someone truly knew Sting at all, it had been Rogue. The Twindragons of Sabertooth were always inseperable as far as he can recall. But since Fairy Tail asked a half a year ago for assistance and there were major casulties among the members of the alliance, everthing around them changed so rapidly he wasn't even able to memorize.
„Rufus, just why do I get the feeling you know more than you say you do?" is the God Slayer asking him right now as he shows him now a secretive smile and draws the brim of his hat more into his face. „Maybe I do so, Orga" is he admitting as they finally arrive at the train station of Magnolia and Yukino was now slowly awakening. Lector is close by her in order to assure she's allright. Slowly but surely he has to play out his cards. If someone was next to Yukino close to the Twindragons, it is him, Rufus Lore. Even though he sees himself as keeper of a secret regarding the Twindragons, he has to dish out the facts, so that Orga and Yukino are able to understand why and exactly what triggers this behaviour within Sting.
