Chapter 7-Why you're Jealous
As Happy flew around the city, he was watching over Zane, Leonardo, Selena, Leanna, and Rila as they were about to go on their search for The Phoenix. As soon as they stopped walking, Happy flew down to them.
"So, what is your plan?" Happy asked.
"The Phoenix's hideout is hidden somewhere in this city." Rila answered.
"How are we going to find him?" Leonardo asked "This city is huge."
"I suggest that we split up." Rila suggested "That way, we will cover more ground at once. Selena, do you have the horns?"
Selena took off her backpack and took out the three horns that were inside. Selena handed the horns to Rila.
"What do we need these horns for?" Selena asked.
"They are to signal everyone else to come." Rila answered "I would advise all of you to blow these if you find The Phoenix."
"Hey, now you listen." Zane commanded to Rila "Who gave you permission to give 'us' orders?"
"I'm clearly skilled and dedicated enough to give command to this group." Rila answered.
"Well, I'm not going to be taking orders from a little girl like you." Zane replied angrily.
Zane then pointed his finger at Rila.
"If you're going to attack me, you might want to fix your shoes first." Rila commented.
As soon as Zane looked down at his feet, Rila then grabbed his arm, punched him, and pinned him down to the ground.
"So, are you going to follow my orders?" Rila asked.
"Alright, fine!" Zane reluctantly agreed "Will you let me go now?"
Zane then stood back up on his feet and brushed the dirt off his vest.
"Damn, Rila, you know that really hurt." Zane commented.
"Wow! I can't believe how tough Rila is." Leonardo commented.
"Well, she is Erza's daughter after all." Selena commented back.
Rila then divided the group into 3 pairs: Zane and Happy were heading east, Leonardo and Rila were heading north, and Selena and Leanna were heading west. During that time, Selena and Leanna were walking through the city trying to get along.
"Damn it! Out of all the people to be paired with, I've gotten stuck with Leanna." Selena said to herself "I know that Rila is intimidating for her age but, Zane, why couldn't you have said anything? You do know that the two of us are fighting over you."
"You know I can hear you." Leanna commented feeling annoyed "First of all, if you keep talking to yourself like that, you'll look crazy. Second, I'm not in love with Zane, we are just friends. Can you please just drop it?"
As Selena and Leanna kept walking, they came across a lake. Selena used her ice magic to make an ice bridge so that they could get across. During their walk on the bridge, Leanna noticed how slippery the ice was.
"Selena, do you think you could something about your ice bridge?" Leanna requested "It's getting difficult to walk on."
However, Selena did not pay any attention to what Leanna just said and continued to create her ice bridge. During that time, Leanna ended up stepping on thin ice and fell right into the water. As she got out, Selena was already back walking on land. Leanna then pushed Selena to get her attention.
"What is your problem?" Leanna asked angrily "I know you don't like me being in your presence, but you didn't have to pull a stunt like that."
"Oh, you think I did that on purpose?" Selena asked back.
"Well, if you're shiny white boots fit." Leanna answered "Do you want to fight with me or something?"
"If you say so, you metal mouth." Selena replied angrily.
At that moment, Leanna tackled Selena and the two got into a small fight. During their fight, they attracted an unwanted attention from the crowd as Selena began to make ice magic attacks and Leanna began to make iron magic attacks. As the fight escalated, a bunch of the citizens walked towards them and one of the men there shouted to get their attention.
"What the hell are you two girls doing?" The man asked.
At that moment, Selena and Leanna stood back up and stopped their fighting.
"We were just…settling a little dispute." Selena awkwardly answered.
"Are you two girls guild wizards?" The man continued asking.
"Yes, we're from Fairy Tail." Leanna answered.
Selena then lifted up her left sleeve to show the blue Fairy Tail tattoo on her upper left arm and Leanna turned to her side to show the black Fairy Tail tattoo on her upper right arm.
"You two are supposed to be working together." The man explained "You shouldn't be fighting. Now, the both of you should talk it out."
Selena and Leanna were suddenly left alone by the townspeople, and begun to talk to each other.
"I'm sorry for attacking you, Leanna." Selena explained "I guess I just got caught up in competing against you for Zane's affection."
"Listen, I need you to listen to me very clearly." Leanna replied "I'm not in love with Zane, okay. He is just my friend."
"Are you sure about that?" Selena asked.
"Zane's all yours, Selena." Leanna answered "He's more your type, anyway."
"Why are you being so generous?" Selena continued asking.
"I'd prefer to have you as my friend." Leanna answered "You go get him, Fullbuster."
"Thank you so much, Leanna." Selena replied "Don't worry. I'm sure there will be a guy for you out there."
"I'm not worried about that right now." Leanna replied back "By the way, is your brother Terra available?"
"My brother is gay." Selena answered.
"Are you sure about that?" Leanna continued asking.
"Yes, he's dating Thorin Dreyar." Selena continued answering.
"He's dating Laxus' son?" Leanna continued asking.
Thorin Dreyar was the 15 year-old son of Laxus Dreyar and Mirajane Strauss. Thorin was a lightning wizard, similar to his father Laxus. Laxus' son Thorin had blonde hair and blue eyes. Despite Thorin's impressive and kind skills as a wizard, he was a bit shy and secretive, often avoiding socialization with others. Thorin would often spend most of his time alone afraid to open up to anyone and didn't want anyone telling him who to be. Terra was the only guy Thorin could open up to and the two eventually formed a close, but secretive bond.
"Who else knows about that?" Leanna continued asking.
"Only you and I know that now." Selena continued answering.
"Don't worry. My lips are sealed for now." Leanna replied.
As Selena and Leanna kept walking through the streets and engaged in friendly conversation, they suddenly noticed two evil looking wizards coming their way. Selena and Leanna took action and hid behind a fruit stand. The two wizards were named Cyrus and Famke, and happened to be the workers of The Phoenix.
"Cyrus, do you have the goods?" Famke asked.
"I've got them right here." Cyrus answered as he reached inside his mouth to grab the small bag that was inside.
Famke then took the bag from Cyrus and she opened it to find tiny pieces of jewelry.
"The Phoenix will be so proud that we found more to add to his collection." Famke commented "Come on, we have to head back now."
Cyrus and Famke then continued walking and once they were in a far sight, Selena and Leanna stood back up slightly to keep a watchful eye.
"They're the Phoenix's associates." Leanna commented "Come on, we've got to follow them."
"What about the others?" Selena asked.
"When the time comes, we'll signal them." Leanna answered.
Selena and Leanna then headed off in their pursuit to find the Phoenix's hideout.