Chapter 6

The Master's guidance.

''Let's spare us of time, you know who I am and I know who you are Emma Jean Scarlett. I know what you plan to do and I will help you.'' Said the little man, as he sat in front of me.

I stared at him, pleasantly surprised! Counsellor/Master Makarov accepted to help me.

''I understand and I will respect your will; a decision as serious as this one is hard to take. You must have reflected on it a long time, but you also felt a sharp urge to dive in...'' He said, looking at me, friendly.

His intense gaze seemed to seeright through me.

''You really are the daughter of Jellal and Erza; your composure comes from your father and the urge you constantly feel come from your mother. You're like her more than you know; she would have done what you're about to do...'' He said, lowering his head.

Yes, she had done it, but I was here to prevent it from happening again.

''First thing to do is sending your father away. Since he knows about your identity, he will be really protective. As much as he cares about you both, he could jeopardized your plan.'' He said, lifting his face to meet my eyes.

I knew he was right.

''What should we tell him?'' I asked to the master, concerned.

After I had spoken, I saw a glimmer of confidence in his eyes; I knew he had a plan.

''I'll tell him that Zeref has been seen.'' He said, seriously.

When I heard the name of the dark magus, my body shivered, my face tensed and my jaw clenched. He couldn't be serious? He must have seen my strong reaction to his silly comment because he spoke, promptly after it.

''I will send him on a wrong track, but we both know that they are destined to meet.'' He said, looking at me, sadly.

Yes, I knew they had if I wanted to change things.

''Once your father will be gone, you will be able to spend time with your mother, get to know her and see how much she is worth what you're doing for her.''

His comment made me smile. Yes, I would be able to know her, spend time with her and learn from her; what I'd been dreaming for as long as I can remember.

''Erza is an intelligent woman. When she will find out she's pregnant; she will suspect who you truly are. So, we'll have to tell her that she's having a boy; I will make sure she believes it.'' He said those words before jumping out of his seat. Once he was standing up, I did too.

''Take advantage of every moment you will spend with her, cherish them dearly; I know you will.'' He said, taking one of my arms.

''And, another thing, you can sleep in your mother's room tonight.'' he said smiling widely.

After his comment full of innuendos, I felt my face redden. I simply nodded.

''Up the stairs, her purple pyjama is on her bed.'' He said before saying goodbye and going away.

When he left I attacked my cake and ate it quickly. I had found back my enthusiasm. My talk with Ultear had troubled me, but if Counsellor Makarov was on my side; I was on the right path.

As the time went by, people came to discuss with me. Merudy came to ask me if I was returning with her and Ultear at Crime Sorcerer's camp. I told her that some members of Fairy tail had offered me to stay here with them. Without adding a word, she smiled and saluted me. Then, she joined Ultear who still was staring at me and they left the party quickly after that.

A bunch of people came to introduced themselves to me, Fried, Bixlow, Evergreen, Elfman, Mirajane and Lisanna. They were all the same, except their appearance. They were kind and welcoming; they made me feel like I had my place among them. It made me miss my big family and my friends, but I wanted to give them back their rough diamond. More than anything, I wanted her back...

Then, people started to leave. Finding myself yawning, I lifted myself from my chair. I saluted the people that were still there, wished them goodnight and went upstairs. I felt curious gazes on me when I went upstairs. Soon I found myself in front of my mother's room door. I took a deep breath; I opened the door and entered her room.

The room was big. There were four big beds in it. Lucy was already sleeping in hers. I carefully walked till the bed where the purple pyjama was lying down. I suspected that the two empty beds belonged to Gray and Natsu. After all, those two and Lucy had been my mother's best friends.

Near my mother's bed, I sat on it. I took off my boots. If I'd been alone, I would have worn my mother's pyjama, but I wasn't. If anyone would have seen me wearing her pyjama, it would have risen suspicion.

So, I took it, but only to move it. However, I couldn't stop myself to bring the pyjama to my nose. It smelled good; flowers; lilies. I took a deep breath to take her scent in and to print it into my memory.

Few seconds later, I reluctantly pushed her pyjama aside and I laid down onto the bed. I fell asleep few seconds later, cradled my mom's perfume.