A.N: So the first week of high school was uneventful. I learned my way around quickly! I am trying my best to keep chapters on my iPod so I can have something to update before hand. So yeah reviews will push me on to keep writing. Love ya guys, heres the next chappy!
Chapter 21: The Way We Were
-Kuma PoV-
"THERE IS NO WAY THAT IM SINGING IN FRONT OF ALL THOSE PEOPLE!"
Everyone in the room covered there ears. Oh ho ho I will scream till the crack of dawn! There is no way Im opening up the magic show at Akane resorts.
"Ah cmon it'll be fun!" Dennevah exclaimed. Jadin nodded in agreement. Im still unnerved by him from last night so I look at Moka. I think he saw that because he looked hurt.
"Well your gonna have to because there is also alot of demonic energy coming from there and this is the only way we can go in." Cobalt snickered and I made the earth around him rumble. He glared at me and I smiled sweetly. Pricella rolled her eyes and pretended to barf. Oh did she really want to go there? "Hey Pricella the most intresting thing happened yesterday that I wanted to ask you abou–"
"Oh no! Not here and not now!" Dennevah yelled, her and her twin dragging me to the door. "She'll do the show, Moka." Pricella looked confused. "Wait what is she talking about? Come back!"
Riding my bike back home, Cobalt is on the side of me.
"Ya know, I havent seen that Jadin guy around you for a while. You two get in a fight or something?" Rolling my eyes I call on a ramp to help go faster. "If him being a big jerk qualifies as a fight then yes a huge fight." Cobalt snickers and I crack a smile.
"Your going on that trip to Akane Resort right?"
Nodding I smile even wider. "We gotta perform!" Cobalt almost crashed into something. I laughed at his stupidity. "What do you mean WE? Moka asked you!" Our class chose to take a vacation in the human world and Akane Resort was the most awesome fun cool place in the world. I started looking at the bright sides. Like not to mention if I performed there, I could get an even bigger status in representing Fairy Tail. "Oh yeah, did I mention Mom, Uncle Gray, Uncle Natsu and Aunt Lucy will be there?" Cobalt shook his head. "Appearently Aunt Lucy did this tremendous favor to Cousin Loke and as a gift he gave the four of them tickets. Im not really sure on what happened, but I do know that Cousin Loke is a celestial spirit now. I guess wierd shit goes down when Im gone, ne?"
The blue haired boy nodded. "Will Juvia let you go?" Cobalt shrugged. Ive seen Juvia once or twice since the Phantom Lord thing and each time she apologized. I really couldnt care less. She did what she had to do to take care of Cobalt.
"I wonder what'll it be like..?" I murmered to myself. A whole week of relaxing. I always had my guard up, just like Momma. It's not like I wanted to—it was just second instinct. "Whatta ya mean?" Cobalt questioned.
"Nothing, C'mon! We gotta go say bye to the guild."
"Have you forgotten that Im not IN the guild?"
"No, but your the one that insists on taking me everywhere so you could at least go at the speed I want. Besides, didnt you say water moves a tad bit faster than earth?" I laugh at how he opened his mouth but closed it not having anything to say. Then he finally answered with "Shut up!" before speeding past me. I laughed and we head to the guild.
As rumbuctious as ever, the guild was in the middle of cheering when I walked into the basement. Repairs were moving nice and quick and it seemed to be even bigger that before.
"Hey Kuma! A little help over here?!" Uncle Gray was trying to move a giant piece of metal and I laughed at his attempts. Dropping my bag I walk over and pick it up with one hand. "Where do you want it?" The rest of the room stares at me with wide eyes. It was deadly quiet.(The metal was as big as a king sized bed)
"Whoa! Kuma, you just lifted that thing like it was nothing! I mean cmon its huge! Its bigger than Natsu's head!"
"You got something to say Ice Freak?!"
"Just did, Flame Brain!"
Sighing at my uncles antics I look over at cousin Mirajane. "Where should I put this?" She thinks and then smiles. "You dont like to eat metal do you?" I laugh. Metal was a little better than iron but I still wouldnt eat it willingly unless I had to die or something. Shaking my head she laughs and points towards the west. "Out back please!" So 'accidently' knocking over my Uncle Gray and Uncle Natsu with the giant piece of metal which caused them to collapse unconcious, I stroll out of the guild's basement and drop the thing next to the construction site.
-Erza's apartment-
"Momma? You in here?" Hearing a short yell from her room which just was to show where she was, I head to the back.
Mom sat on her bed, polishing swords. "How was school?" Smiling but still being catious of the weapons my mom was more than capable of using, I sat indian style on the floor next to her leg. "Its good because we found out where were vacationing!" That caught her attention. Sending back whatever sword she had for whatever armor she called upon another and started cleaning that one. "Oh really? And where is this vactioning place?"
"I know that its far away from Magnolia."
Mom raised a brow and I smiled.
"How far away?"
"Ve-ry!"
"Kuma?"
"Yeeeesss?"
Mom's jaw twitched and I tried not to laugh. Usually when our school goes on trips its ironically in a town that someone from FairyTail is taking a mission. If Mom doesnt know that Im alright through her or sources I think she would have a mental breakdown. "Your not going if you dont tell me." I know she was being serious but I had to laugh. She was trying to be strict but I could hear the worry in her voice. In between laughs I finally reveal the place. "Dont...worry...someone...from... Fairy Tail can...spy on us because...we're going...to...Akane...Akane Resorts!" Mom brightened tremeondously and she began to laugh too. "Yay!" She said more than exclaimed and she ruffled my hair. "Ugh Mom! You know I cant stand my hair as it is!" I screeched running to her mirror. She laughs and I swear when Mom genuinley laughs, it would be one of the most awesomest things you will hear.
-Next Day:On A Train-
"Now everyone go to your seats in the cabin that was assigned to you." Moka barked and students got on it. Even though she was scary people still got excited. With permission from Moka I got to sit in the cabin with Mom and the others. "Your teacher's a little...scary... isnt she?" Gray asked more to himself. I shrugged. "You get use to it." Happy laughed and flew in the air. "Shes sorta like Erza in one of her moods!" Mom glared at the cat and he shivered.
Somehow I got stuck with a sick Uncle Natsu.
"I swear if you throw up on my new shoes, we are fighting." I say as I scoot away from him and closer to Aunt Lucy. They laughed and Happy flew above my head. He landed on my lap and looked up at me. "Stop being mean to Natsu!" Using my earth magic I have Happy in cute little handcuffs. "Whatta ya goin to do cat?" Uncle Gray laughed and mercilessly poked Happy. Mom just sat back and watched as Aunt Lucy went off on Uncle Natsu about his motion sickness.
Staring at Happy my mind flashes back to a cat with purple fur and bright eyes.
Neeya...
"Something wrong?" Uncle Gray questioned and I smiled and shook my head. "Nuh-uh! As cool as your magic!"
"That's what Ive been meaning to ask! Hey Kuma, how come you dont get sick on transportation? I mean you are the Earth Dragon Slayer," Aunt Lucy questioned and I thought about it. "Well its not that I DONT its just that transportation like cars and trains have no effect on me because Im surrounded by earth, my element. Now stuff like boats and aircraft ships are a whole 'nother story. Air and water. I cant STAND it!" I hold a hand to my mouth feeling like puking and Mom unconciously scoots back. "Just the thought makes you sick?!" Uncle Gray ask and I punch his arm.
"Wait you said just the thought of water makes you sick. I dont know but me and Mira had got the impression that you were madly in love with a certain water boy." She pointed her head down the hallway of the train where Cobalt was talking- well arguing- with Jadin and Pricella. I groaned. "Not you too! Cousin Mira is going to have all of the women in FairyTail become matchmakers!"
"There's no way Kuma likes that one. Not only was he from Phantom but she's too young!" Uncle Gray yelled and Mom snickered. "Love holds no bounds, Gray." She murmered and he turned on her. "Well my niece better have some damn bounds cuz aint nobody taking care of no babies." My jaw hit the floor and Mom and Aunt Lucy laughed there assess off. I think someone cut off my tounge because I could not speak!
What. The. Fuck?!
Then Uncle Natsu finally decides to join the party. "Someone's having kids? Congrats." He murmered which just made Mom laugh even more. Aunt Lucy fell out of her chair.
"I..Hate..You." I murmered to Uncle Gray and he cracked a smile.
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"So if your going that high, I should change from G to E." Mom murmered as we looked over some music I had written. Believe it or not, Mom was a musical genious when it came to lyrics and the guitar. She's pretty much handled all of my song writing.
I love it when Mom sings. Besides Gramps and Cousin Mira, I was the only one who knew she could sing. Often I would ask why she wouldnt pursue a career and she would simply say "My place is on the battlefield, not onstage." That doesnt mean I wouldnt get her to sing for me. Someday Ill make her a CD.
When Uncle Gray saw Mom pick up the guitar, he thought she was passing it to me since I know how to play too. When he saw her sit down and began tuning the instrument his eyes went wide. "You can play?!" To answer his question Mom played some complicated guitar shit that I wouldnt even attempt. Appearently some people heard the music and they cheered. Uncle Gray looked shocked.
"Who do you think taught me?" I questioned and Uncle Natsu looked up from his sick state in pure surprise.
"No way! There's no way thats Erza!" The redheaded woman cocked a brow. "Why do you two seemed so surprised that I can play a couple instruments? Gray you know how to sing and Natsu you can play the piano." Ive only heard Uncle Natsu play once and that was at Cousin Lissana's last birthday before she...moved on. It sounded so pretty.
-Flashback-
"Natsu!"
Lissana tackled the young boy who was currently in an eating competiton with his niece. Natsu laughed and when Kuma looked up she smiled.
"Happy birthday Li-Li!" Lissana hugged her too as a thank you. The Mirajane lookAlike sat at the bar. "Nii-san are you singing today?" Mira put down a glass of water with lemon and lime dropped in, just how her sister liked it.
"Actually, Kuma, Natsu and I have a surprise for you. Mostly these two, I just got Reedus to whip something up for me. Is it time, Master?" As a response Gramps walked over to something covered and Natsu and Kuma followed. Master Makorov unveiled a very nice piano with a black paint job and blue designs everywhere. Everyone looked confused when they saw Natsu pick Kuma up to sit on top of it and him at the keys. "Ready?" Natsu questioned and Kuma nodded in determination. "Ready Uncle Natsu!"
A couple of the guildmates joked about Natsu actually attempting to play the piano. They said he might break it instead. Lissand hushed them and smiled at her two best friends. No her husband and her cousin. Mirajane stood in front of the guild. Back then it was a small room but no one complained.
"You guys! Kuma and Natsu are going to play us a song and Elfman and I are going to embarrass the birthday girl with a show of pictures and videos clipped together!" Mira yelled and the guild cheered. Lissana blushed thinking about what pictures her siblings used. "Ok hit it, Natsu!" Master exclaimed.
Natsu's fingers seemed to glide on the black and dark blue keys.
Everyones jaw dropped to the floor as he settled with a pretty light tune. Kuma waited a bit for Natsu to hit a certain key to clue her in to sing. The man nodded and the pictures started off with Lissana as a baby. The guild laughed and Lissana blushed brighter.
Memories
Like the corners of my mind
Misty water-colored memories
Of the way we were.
Everyone cheered as Kuma began to sing. Erza looked on fondly at the little show and Laxus looked down from the S-Class balcony above. A short clip of Lissana's fourth birthday played, the noise is cancelled out for Natsu's music to play. He smiled goofingly at Lissana's shocked expression staring at her younger self smearing cake all over herself. That got the guild to laugh.
Scattered Pictures
Of the smiles we left behind
Smiles we gave to one another
Of the way we were.
Pictures of Natsu and Lissana playing together when they were younger popped up and everyone let out a 'awwwwww'
Can it be that it was all so simple then?
Or has time re-written every line?
If we had the chance to do it all again
Tell me Would we
Could we?
Again another video clip and Lissana and Kuma were dancing a ballet. Lissana helped Kuma out with her turns. Everyone cheered when Lissana did a very fast spinning move that made her look like a blur. The present Lissana laughed as a picture of Kuma, Erza, Lissana, Mirajane and Kana came into view. They had written all over Bisca and Levy's faces.
Memories
May be beautiful and yet,
Whats to painful to remember
We simply choose to forget.
So is the laughter
We will remember
Whenever we remember
A final picture of Lissana Elfman and Mirajane settled in and words popped up on the screen. 'Happy Birthday little sis we love you!' was what it read and tears came in Lissana's eyes. A bright smile dazzled the guild.
The way we were
The way we were
The way we were
Natsu finished the last keys and the guild erupted into cheers. People went and said happy birthday to Lissana or gave props to Kuma and Natsu.
Kuma named this day one of the best ten days of her life.
-End Flashback-
~Natsu's Pov~
A few tears trickled down Kuma's cheek unknowingly and she furiously wiped them away. She stood up and said a quick "Excuse me" and walked towards the back of the train. Erza sighed and took a shaky breath.
"Natsu, you should go talk to her."
I know what everyone remembered and I sighed. Putting aside my motion sickness I nodded and headed after my niece.
Appearently she went into the bathroom to collect herself so I leaned against the wall right next to the door. I could smell the saltiness of her tears.
I guess she knew I was outside the door because she mumbled "Im fine Uncle N." Crossing my arms over my chest I make sure she can hear me. "If your fine then come out and give me a hug." She didnt come out for a good solid two minutes and then she stepped out slowly. I saw the little girl that came into the guild, the one who was broken. She ran into my awaiting arms and cried. We slid to the floor and I stroked her hair. "Its ok, I miss her too." She cried and cried.
Lissana, Kuma and I were inseprable. We did everything together. When Lissana died that was one less smile she would ever give. One less smile that I would truly give. "Im such an idiot. I truly am." Kuma looked up at me in confusion. "Wha...? What do you *sniffle* mean?"
"How were we inseprable one day and the next we barely talk to each other? I was afraid of feeling empty again. You and Lissana were the ones that made me smile. Having one here and not the other made me feel...gone. Incomplete. But we should smile instead of cry. That's what she would have wanted. For us to spread the hapiness she would have spread instead of tears."
Kuma nodded and sat up. She gave me a watery smile and I smiled back at her. This girl deserved the world and more if I could give it to her. But why would I want to give her a cruel world such as this one? We both stood up and headed back to our cabin, we had finally arrived at Akane Resort.