"Come on, come on, come on, come on!" Wendy repeated, finally landing on the ground- walking would let some of her energy out.
"I knew you were excited, but what's the rush?" Belletokia asked, tilting her head to the side.
"Foolish child. Wendy is one of three- The triplets have never been separated as long as they've known each other. Being split for seven years takes a toll," Charla crossed her arms.
"Don't be mean to Belle!" Monmo yelled, standing beside his best friend.
"Charla, Belletokia and Monmo don't know about everyone from before. Be nice," Happy told her.
"You don't seem very curious," Erik noted, walking beside Makarov as Natsu and Juvia raced ahead with Wendy and the Exceeds.
"Laxus has not told me anything. And I will not pry, knowing you're all safe and happy is all I need," Makarov answered. "If you wish to tell me than I shall listen,"
"Laxus doesn't want to tell you until everyone is together," Mirajane smiled softly, thinking of her mate. Her hands were resting on her slightly bulging stomach, now three and a half months along. "And I support his decision,"
"And yet you haven't told him about the hatchling?" Erik wondered aloud, earning a flick to the ear.
"I get my vengeance in the small things. Besides, I am the Demon Mirajane," Mirajane grinned.
"I think it's funny. And about all of us, this guild's too nosy. Need to learn to mind their own business," Gajeel grumbled.
"Gajeel, don't be mean. If Erza hears she'll kill you," Levy sweat-dropped. The group continued to walk through town before stopping at the treeline.
"Wendy? Natsu frowned, staring at his younger sister.
"Is something wrong, Wendy-san?" Juvia asked the young girl, who stood staring at the trees.
"Oi, what's up with Breezy?" Gajeel called as the older members caught up with the rest of them.
Mirajane walked forward, stopping beside the shorter girl and brushing a hand through her hair.
"They've missed you. And they won't be able to hate you for choosing to leave and grow on your own," She said, smiling when Wendy's head snapped up to stare at her with wide eyes.
Grinning, Wendy rose into the air, zooming forward-
Before being tackled to the ground by two blurry figures.
"Wendy-nee!" Sting exclaimed, him and Rogue crushing the eldest triplet in a hug, which Wendy returned just as fiercely.
"Wendy! Charla!" Lector and Frosch flew forward, greeting their friends.
"Ah! No time for questions, back to the den, we've got a busy few days," Mirajane herded them forward and the triplets exchanged grins before screaming, in unison,
"Race you!" The three sprinted off, leaving their older siblings in the dust. Natsu's eyes widened and Gajeel froze.
"Wait- Shit-"
"You cheaters!" The two raced forward, soon followed by a laughing Juvia and Levy. Mirajane turned and raised an eyebrow at Erik, who gave a shark-like grin before running through the trees after his siblings.
o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o
She furrowed her eyebrows as she slowly returned to consciousness. Green eyes blinked to adjust to the light.
The purple haired woman sat up, putting a hand to her head as she glanced around the room.
"Hello," A young bluenette smiled brightly, hovering next to a blue haired woman. Another blue haired woman entered alongside a woman with white hair, carrying a tray.
"You're finally awake," The white haired woman noted with a smile, "I'm Mirajane. That's Wendy, Juvia, and this is Levy. How're you feeling?"
"Confused," She answered, gratefully accepting the tray of food Mirajane offered. "I am Kinana. My memory is- cloudy. Where am I?"
"Magnolia, a town in Fiore. We're Dragon Slayers. This is our den. What do you remember?" Levy asked.
Kinan thought hard for a moment. "It's flashes, really. Of my village, and my parents and friends. Friend. And," Her eyebrows pinched together, "Someone- Asking to hear my voice?"
Mirajane and Juvia both squealed in delight, clasping their hands together while Wendy's amiable look vanished.
"Wendy-san has already healed you as much as possible, but J- I am a water dragon. I may be able to help you, just a bit," Juvia said, standing behind Kinana and coating her hands with water. "Healing the mind is tricky, especially memory. I can speed up the process, maybe, but the rest will just have to return on its own, though you have added speed due to Wendy-san's help,"
Kinana nodded, closing her eyes.
"Are you okay?" I looked up. The boy had purple eyes and maroon colored hair, staring at me with a guarded expression.
My lower lip quivered and I shook my head, letting out a sob, "E-Everyone hates me! They think I'm a monster, because of my magic. I-I don't want to hurt anyone,"
"You're not a monster," The boy sat down on the ground across from me, giving a small smile. "I've got magic too. What's yours?"
I sniffed. "I-"
"-freak!" Kinana's eyes snapped open when there was a loud noise. She glanced around, the other girls in the room each looking irritated.
Mirajane sighed, glaring, before ripping open the door to the room and letting out what sounded like growls, effectively silencing the rest of the house.
"Are there more people here?" Kinana asked, but tuned out whoever it was the answered her question when she heard a voice in her head.
Can I hear your thoughts? A familiar, masculine voice said.
"Who?" She whispered to herself.
"You can meet the boys after you've had some time to get back on your feet," Mirajane smiled. "They can be a bit rowdy, so I'll warn them to give you some space,"
"More like threaten," Wendy grinned.
o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o
"Her scent is familiar- I don't see why I can't go in there!" Erik growled, pacing the living room.
"You can try, but Mirajane will kick you out. You have to wait until she's all better," Rogue replied, knowing he was the one brother Erik wouldn't try and fight.
"But I wouldn't even do anything! I just wanta see if she's okay, or if the memory thing is worse than what the old man said it would be!" Erik exclaimed before letting out a growl.
"Calm down, lover boy," Gajeel rolled his eyes before being sent flying from his spot in a chair by a punch from Erik.
"You wanna go, you invasive little freak?" Gajeel growled as he got to his feet.
"B-"
"Enough! Both of you!" A voice roared from upstairs, making all of them cringe. Gajeel got back in his chair, crossing his arms with a huff while Erik started pacing again.
"More importantly, what d'you think Gramps is gonna tell the guild?" Sting finally asked, as the Master had left the house earlier.
"He'll think of something, and Erza wouldn't try to fight the master," Belletokia pointed out.
"But she might try and kill us for information. You know she hates secrets," Monmo sweatdropped.
"We're doomed," Happy said, tears streaking down his face. Natsu shivered and the males sat in silence before they heard footsteps from the hall.
"She's awake, but she needs rest," Mirajane told them, "Sting, Gajeel, Natsu, and Erik, you four better stay out of that room or else," She put her hands on her hips.
"She's okay. Her memory's a bit muddled, but it should return in a few days at most due to Wendy-san's assistance," Juvia nodded.
"Don't forget you helped too Juvi! Sting, Rogue, come on! We need to catch up!" Wendy grinned, zipping down the stairs and out of the house, her brothers and the three's Exceeds on her heels.
"I'm staying here in case she needs something, Levy and Belletokia are heading back to the guild," Mira said.
"Oi, Happy, let's go find Luce!"
"Aye sir!" And the two were off, with Gajeel following them, muttering about "needing booze".
"You can pick a room. Wendy, Sting, and Rogue have taken the attic as theirs. Gajeel's got the basement, Levy lives at Fairy Hills, and Juvia, Laxus, Natsu, and I have already chosen our rooms upstairs. She's in a guest room, but other than that there are empty bedrooms upstairs," Mirajane smiled.
With a nod, Erik headed up the steps.