Aisha's POV:

After my outburst, I was forced to miss day 5. I don't think I'd have been in the combined Fairy Tail team anyway, these games had gotten very personal for the guild and the original members needed to join together and win this for the people they left for seven years. I can understand that, and I can also understand why the master had left me out today too.

Since Lucy's capture by the Royal forces, a team had been sent to get her back. If that team needed support, it would most likely be me who would be sent after them. My speciality had always been clandestine affairs, Makarov knew that and was planning on using me as a backup plan. I didn't mind that, it was using my strengths in a sensible way.

It did make me question what he had in mind for me after the games, I don't know if I'll be able to go on those jobs that Mira wanted. I'll most likely be heading back to the west, the empire was not going to stop. Makarov would be sending me back to Vistarion to investigate, I might not be coming back from that. I've been happy in Fairy Tail, happier than I've been for a long time. Though all good things must come to an end. If I do go back to the Empire, I might have to visit Hijaara too. It's been too long since I've seen Osiris, the city is still there, but the jewel of the desert wasn't what it was.

I walked forward and leaned against the barrier, watching the giant lacrima in the arena. The Fairy Tail team stood still whilst the other five teams caused absolute chaos in the capital. Mavis determined this was the best path and I'm far too wise to judge her decision making at this point, she's a genius. If a war did happen with Alvarez, she'd be needed for it.

I looked back and everyone who was there was screaming at the screen, demanding to know what they were doing. The crowd was shocked too, their deafening boos and jeers. I rolled my eyes, they're too stupid to understand what's happening. When a general commands, the soldiers should follow the orders to the word.

The only thing I could wonder was what was happening with the prison break, have they reached Lucy? Have they been captured? It was maddening, this was a fantastic distraction but it was beyond risky. Though if it paid off then Makarov would've gotten one over the old king, it was bold and maybe a little bit too bold for my liking. Fairy Tail did it like this though, and hopefully it could work.

I found a seat next to Makarov and I sat down next to him. I noticed he was the only person in the box who wasn't screaming but instead he was sitting in solemn silence. He had full faith in Mavis' strategy. I leaned in as the competitors began running on the screen, they had finally made their move.

"It looks like the plan is ready to be sprung, it'll be nice to wipe the smile off of Sabertooth's face. I'm looking forward to see what Fairy Tail looks like when they're the most powerful fluid in Fiore."

"It's quite the sight, I have full faith in them to execute the plan. It'll be hard but if anyone can do it, they can."

I nodded in agreement, I watched the competitors. Laxus, Gajeel, Gray, Juvia and Erza. They weren't the strongest possible team, but they were going to get it done. I was quite excited to see Laxus finally let it out, he's strong and I need to see it. I smiled to myself, it was the only thing I could do to avoid the elephant in the room.

I couldn't help but think about Mira, that night we shared in the park was still fresh in my memory. She was so beautiful that night, she was so sweet too, I could've laid with my head in her lap for hours. I'm not sure if we'll get an experience like that again, despite what I want. After that conversation with Lisanna, I've really had to come to terms with my past with Saadiya. The guilt was still there, but someone like Mira is just so perfect in every conceivable way. Saadiya would've loved her, but I don't want to hurt Mira. I may not have killed Saadiya or the other Hijaarans in that camp knowingly, but it happened.

I really did like Mira, she made me feel human and that is something I hadn't felt in years. I wandered around Alkatasia, I fought in endless battles and couldn't even look at anyone romantically until now. It made me feel vulnerable, I'm not sure if I'm even comfortable with my feelings for Mira. Those feelings are there, if I do get a chance to act on them, I have to try and pursue them. Though my time in Fiore is limited, I will be back. One way or another.

Makarov turned his gaze away from the screen and looked up at me, his eyes looked over my face. My expressions weren't as hidden as I thought.

"Are you worried about the team trying to get Lucy back?"

I looked down at the master and nodded, not wanting to speak to broadcast my true feelings about it. I knew they were strong, but when you care about someone it's not about whether they're strong or not. It's about imagining the unimaginable.

"It's natural to be worried, but I don't think anything will go wrong. It's a strong and well balanced team, they've got the heart and they'll be bringing Lucy home."

"I believe you master, but I can't help but worry."

The old man laughed a little and looked up at me, putting a small hand to me.

"Everything will be fine, but let's not speak about it anymore. There are far too many eyes and ears here, if I need you to go to Mercurius. I will give you a signal, let's sit back and enjoy the games and savour the victory."

I nodded at the master once again and turned my attention to the screen, Gray was fighting Rufus, he was close to finally getting his revenge. Erza was close to finding Minerva but had encountered Kagura instead, that would be a fight to watch.

The sun was beginning to set, the fights were coming to the end. Gray was close to finishing off Rufus, Erza was beating Kagura who had completely lost it upon finding out about Jellal posing as Mystogan. I had found out that I took his place in Team B, but he had stayed around the guild posing as a member and Kagura had found out.

I looked out of the arena and could see the top of the spires of the castle. I knew they were fighting somewhere in that maze, I just hope they can stay safe long enough where they can save Lucy and get out safely.

I closed my eyes to try and relax myself, to keep my emotions in check. The minutes passed and Fairy Tail racked up more and more points, Gray defeated Rufus, Erza hadn't gotten the decisive blow against Kagura but had just defeated Minerva. Now Rogue was fighting Gajeel and Laxus was fighting Jura.

That did annoy me, I wanted another crack at him. But I think Laxus had this in the bag, he was pulling out every stop. He was fighting the wizard saint in a totally different way than I did, just strength against strength. Laxus was possibly the strongest person in the guild, well Gildarts might be the exception but I haven't had the pleasure of meeting him yet.

As I thought about the situation in my own head, I heard cheers erupt as Laxus won. Gajeel had swept the floor with Rogue, that had left Sting standing alone against Fairy Tail. He hadn't appeared yet, the team was battered and bruised but all five of them were still standing. Before I got to watch the end of the games, I felt a tap on my shoulder.

I looked down and saw that Makarov was looking at me, he had a stern look on his face.

"Go, find the team and bring them out of there. You're one of the strongest mages in this guild, go help them."

"Yes master."

He nodded at me and I stood up immediately and left the box, running through the arena and turned into my sand form to leave and travel towards the castle. It was the quickest way I could get there. I left the arena grounds and headed towards Mercurius, unaware of the chaos I'd find there.