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Chapter 31

Saying Goodbye

For the next couple of days, I had to stay at Magnolia Hospital until I was to be transferred to the facility. The doctor told me that some people were going to be arriving in a couple days to pick me up to transfer me there. Until then I had to try and bear with my fever. It really sucked having to sit there feeling hot and weak in agony. The doctor even gave me some medicine to try and ease the feeling of my fever, but it served only as a temporary fix. It lasted for a couple of hours or so before my fever started to spike up again.

It was nothing short of agony, but I sucked it up as best I could. I had to be brave for the Strauss siblings and Fairy Tail's sake. Hopefully, when I'm cured of my condition, I would get back to them as soon as I could. Then I would keep my promise to Mira and join Fairy Tail. It made think if I did the right thing by giving Mira my necklace as proof of my promise to her. Then I thought that it was the right thing to do. Mira's been one of my closest friends along with Elfman and Lisanna for a long time now and I trust her a lot. I knew that she would keep it safe. I just wish that she was with me right now. In fact, I wished that all of my friends were here with me. It felt kinda lonely without them. They stopped by to visit me every now and again, but the visits had to be kept short due to the doctor's orders.

I was lying down in bed suffering from my fever as usual. My forehead was even a little sweaty. In fact... I'm pretty sure my clothes were sweaty too even though I was wearing nothing, but a scrub.

"Man... I'm hot..." I said aloud. "I wish that I could wear my normal clothes again. This is so uncomfortable..."

Then there was a knock at the door and the doctor came in.

"Hey there Willy," the doctor said closing the door behind him. "How are you feeling?"

"Hot, sweaty, and tired," I said.

The doctor chuckled as he took a cloth and dabbed the sweat off my forehead. "Well, that's to be expected. Anyway, I stopped by to tell you some good news."

"And what good news would that be?" I asked.

"You're going to be transferred to the facility tomorrow morning."

I looked up at the doctor sitting up. "What?! Seriously?!"

Then I felt a pang of weakness causing me to lie back down on the bed.

"Now, now Willy. No need to get excited now," said the doctor.

"But is it true? I'm gonna be transferred?"

"Yes," the doctor said. "I just contacted the people there and they said that they're ready for you."

"That's great. Maybe now I can get treated and get this lousy fever over and done with," I said.

"I'm sure that you would love that," said the doctor chuckling

I couldn't help but chuckle a little myself. Then I looked at the doctor looking serious.

"Be serious with me, doc. Will this facility really be able to cure me?" I asked.

The doctor looked at me smiling underneath his beard. "Yes. The people there will be able to treat you and then you'll be back to your old self in no time."

"You mean that?"

"Yes, I do."

"That's good," I said giving a weak but happy smile. "The sooner I'm cured the better."

"Yes," said the doctor. "Until then you just take it easy and rest up. I would also take the chance to say goodbye to your friends before you leave."

"I will," I said.

The doctor then straightened up. "Good. Now open up. You gotta take some medicine now."

He got a bottle of medicine and poured some on a spoon. I reluctantly opened my mouth as the doctor inserted the spoon. The taste of it was so bitter I couldn't help but groan in disgust.

"Ugh. I hate taking that stuff," I said making a sour face.

"I know, but it's the only medicine I can provide you to ease your fever for now," said the doctor. "You'll just have to make the best of it."

"Alright."

Then the doctor left the room shutting the door behind him leaving me by myself again. I couldn't help, but let out a groan.

"Man... I hope that I can get treated soon. At least that way I don't have to take any more of that medicine. I hate the way it tastes," I groaned.

NO POV

After the doctor left the room he went about his daily duties. As the walked down the hall, he thought back to when he was in his office before earlier today.

The doctor had come into his office when he saw the lacrima on his desk flashing. He knew immediately who it was. He looked around making sure that he was alone and then shut the door behind him. Then he quickly went over to the lacrima and turned it on showing the same static picture as before.

"I'm here sir," he said. "What is it?"

"It's finally time," said the voice.

"You mean-"

"Yes. All the preparations are in place," said the voice. "I trust that you know what you need to do, correct?"

"Yes sir," said the doctor.

"Make sure that no one knows about this. Understood?"

"Understood."

The doctor reached into his pocket and took out a small vial with a clear liquid.

"One taste of this, he'll be sleeping like a baby and he won't know anything that's happening around him," he thought to himself.

He smirked slyly to himself. Then he heard a voice call out to him.

"Excuse me. Doctor?"

The doctor quickly hid the vial behind him and turned around and he saw a nurse walk up to him.

"Doctor. These are some kids with two adults here to see Mr. Falconer," said the nurse. "Should I allow them through?"

"Yes," said the doctor. "Please allow them through and also tell them that I just received word about his transfer. Today will be the final day for him in Magnolia Hospital."

"Very well sir," said the nurse. "I will show them in immediately."

And then the nurse left. as he put the vial back in his pocket and continued on his way walking down the hall and getting back to work.

WILLY'S POV

I continued to lie on the bed still feeling my taste buds now feeling like they were writhing in agony from taking the medicine.

"Bleeh... Man, I hate taking that stuff..." I groaned. "I think I'd much rather be dripping with sweat."

Not only did the taste of the medicine still linger in my mouth, but it also made me feel thirsty too. In fact, a cup of water would really sound good right about now. Then I heard a knock on the door. The door then opened and in stepped in a nurse followed by a group of familiar faces which made me brighten up immediately. Along with the nurse came Natsu, Gray, Erza, Cana, and Levy came in along with Macao and Wakaba.

"Hey, you guys."

"Hey there Willy," said Macao. "Glad to see you hanging in there."

"How are you feeling?" asked Erza.

"I've been better. Other than feeling hot and having to constantly take medicine, I'm hanging in there," I replied.

"Hehe. Look at the bright side Willy," said Wakaba. "At least you have the chance to be surrounded by the hot nurses here."

"Hey now Wakaba, be serious," said Macao. "Willy's a tad too young to be thinking about that sort of thing. He's not a man like you and me."

"I know," chuckled Wakaba. "I was just kidding around."

I looked around trying to see if a certain trio was with them, but I couldn't see them.

"Hey. Does anyone know where Mira, Lisanna, and Elfman are?" I asked.

"I think they went on a job," said Cana. "Either that or they had something going on."

"Oh. I see," I said sounding a little disappointed.

"But don't worry," said Levy. "I'm sure that they'll come by to see you."

"Yeah. Especially since that, it's gonna be your last day here," said Gray.

"Yeah," I said smiling a little... until it registered in my mind what Gray had just said. "Wait... how do you..."

"We just heard from the nurse. She told us that today was going to be the last day before you would leave to be transferred," explained Erza. "Which is why we all came here and got you a little something." She then nudged at Natsu's arm. "Go on Natsu."

"OK. Here you go, Willy. This is for you!"

Natsu then came forward and gave me a card. I took the card and opened it. Inside it said 'Get well and come back soon!' It also had the signatures of everyone in the guild. Even Makarov's signature was on the card. I couldn't help but let a smile work its way onto my lips.

"Thanks, you guys. This is so nice," I said. "I'll treasure this card."

Then Natsu came up to me. "Hey, Willy. Can I ask you something? It's really important."

"What is it Natsu?"

"As soon as you get better and you come back to the guild... I want to fight ya again!"

Everyone looked at Natsu as if he said something awkward including me, but Natsu continued on talking.

"Just hear me out for a minute. I know that you were sick and everything and I know it's partially my fault for everything, but I wanna fight you when you're up to full strength! It'll be just me and you one on one and I don't plan on losing! If... that's OK with you. Also, I'm very sorry! Please forgive me."

Natsu then bowed as his way of making an apology. I stared at Natsu. Then I smiled putting a hand on his head making him look up at me. "First of all Natsu, it wasn't your fault. You have nothing to be sorry for. It was mostly mine for not telling anyone about my condition so there's nothing to forgive. Secondly we never really had a chance to finish our fight so... I accept your challenge."

Natsu along with everyone else in the room gaped at me in shock.

"Really?"

"Yeah. As soon as I'm cured, you and I will have a match together," I said. "Just the two of us and then we'll decide who's the stronger dragon slayer. That's a promise."

Natsu eyes sparkled and his face blushed a little with admiration while everyone else couldn't help but smile for the pink head. Natsu then grinned and held up his fist. I smiled back at him and returned his fist with one of my own. The two of us then fist bumped as a way of signifying our promise to each other.

After a while, we all chatted about what was going on in the guild and other things. It made me forget about everything that I was going through and about leaving them as well as Magnolia behind, but I was OK. As long as I had friends like them waiting for me, the days of me getting better would seem like minutes.

It was now afternoon and the clock was at a quarter till one.

"Well then kids," said Macao. "What do you say we all get out of Willy's hair so he can rest?"

"But..." My eyes widened a little. "Wait... can't you stay just a little bit longer? You don't have to-"

I began to protest, but Erza quickly interrupted also giving me a look that she will not have it.

"No buts Willy. You need your rest. You're gonna be needing it," she said.

I was about to protest even more, but then I began to feel warm again and my body began to have a slight weak feeling. It was as if my body was trying to agree with Erza. But still... Then Natsu and Gray came close to me both speaking in a low voice so Erza couldn't hear them.

"If I was you Willy, I'd take Erza's advice and do what she says," said Gray.

"Yeah. Because if you don't, Erza will turn into a scary monster and stuff," added Natsu fearfully.

"Did you two say something?" snapped Erza.

Natsu and Gray immediately shrunk back shaking their heads furiously sweating with fear. "No! Nothing! Absolutely nothing!" they said.

"I have to agree on Erza on this one," said Macao. "A kid like you should get all the rest you need right now. Don't worry. We ain't gonna be saying goodbye or nothing."

"Yeah. We know that you'll be coming back so don't worry," said Wakaba. "Once you get back, we'll all have a party or something."

"Oh. OK."

"And don't worry about Mira and others," said Cana. "They'll be here to see you before you know it."

"Yeah. I hope so."

Then with the exceptions of Macao and Wakaba, everyone then gave me a hug before they walked out the door. I really didn't want them to leave, but I knew that I had to let them go. I couldn't just keep indulging them forever. I sighed as I lied back on my bed before looking up at the ceiling.

"Man... it feels kinda lonely even more now..."

As the day went on, I managed to get a half-way decent lunch and drank plenty of water and then I lied there in bed reading a book. It was some kind of children's book about fairy tales of all things. It was OK as far as passing time goes, but I couldn't help but lose interest. It was a lot more fun when I was reading it with Lisanna and Elfman. Speaking of, I couldn't help but miss Mira, Lisanna, and Elfman a little bit. It made me wish that they were around so I could see them one more time before I left.

I really wanted to see them. More than anything in the world. As I lied down in bed, I began to feel drowsy my eyelids growing heavy. Eventually, I dozed off thinking that it couldn't hurt to have a couple of Zs.

As I continued to sleep, I could hear the sound of the door opening. Then I could hear a voice calling out to me.

"Hey, Willy. Are you awake?" said the voice.

I opened up a sleepy eye and then I sat up rubbing my eyes and looked at towards where I heard the voice. When my eyes were clear, I could see the doctor standing in the doorway. The room was lit with the low lights of the sunset as I saw up yawning.

"I am now," I said sleepily.

"Good," said the doctor. "You have a couple of visitors that want to see you."

He then sidestepped out of the doorway and my eyes then suddenly widened.

"Mira! Elfman! Lisanna!"

Sure enough, the three of them walked into the room coming straight at my side.

"Hey there Willy!" said Lisanna rushing to my side. "Did you miss us?"

"Of course I did," I said. "I was wondering where you guys were all day."

"Sorry we took so long to get here," said Elfman.

"We kinda had some jobs we needed to do," added Lisanna.

"It's no problem at all," I said. "I'm just glad that you guys are all here. Tell me what you guys did today."

"Nothing special," said Mira. "We just went out on a couple jobs and made some jewel."

"What jobs did you do?"

"Nothing special. We just did some normal jobs. Basic errands and other stuff," said Elfman. "It's hard work, but it was actually kinda fun."

"Yeah. Although there was that one job when we had to drive out some wild boars. Elfman ended up riding one by accident," said Lisanna giggling a little. "It was pretty funny!"

"Hey! I almost died back there you know!" grumped Elfman.

Lisanna couldn't help but laugh and then I laughed too followed by Elfman and Mira. The four of us then kept on talking about what they did until soon the sun was beginning to set. I didn't want this moment to end ever. Especially since this was gonna be my final day. Then the nurse came in giving a small knock on the door.

"Excuse me kids, but visiting hours are almost over," she said. "You have a few more minutes."

The mood suddenly took a turn. We all looked at each other and there was a long silence. Then I spoke trying to break the silence.

"I'm really glad you guys came to see me," I said quietly. "I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to see you guys in time."

"We know," said Mira. "We just heard from the doctor. You're going to be transferred tonight right?"

"Yeah."

"Well we're not worried," said Lisanna. "That means that you'll be able to get well now right?"

"Yeah. I know. I'm eager to go, but... at the same time I can't help but worry and miss you guys."

There was a long silence. Then I heard some sniffling in the room. I looked to see that Elfman was the source of the sniffling. Elfman quickly wiped his eyes.

"Sorry," he said. "I'm trying hard not to cry right now, but... I can't help it."

"Oh Elfman..."

"Elfman come on... We promised each other we wouldn't cry. We... promised we send Willy off with a smile," said Lisanna.

She was trying hard, but she too was on the brink of tears. They were both trying to be brave for my sake and that made me feel like I was about to cry too, but I kept my tears in. I then embraced the two of them in a hug.

"It'll be OK guys," I said in a soothing tone. "I'm gonna miss you guys too. It's OK to cry."

And that was it. Lisanna and Elfman embraced Willy back and they both began to cry in each of my shoulders. All I could do and hug them tightly. Mira stood there quietly watching the two of them let out their feelings. After a while, the two them calmed down.

"You two feel better now?" I asked.

"Yeah. We're fine now," said Elfman.

"Sorry about that," said Lisanna. "We probably look like a bunch of babies."

"No. Not at all," I said. "It's only natural."

"We just don't know how long you'll be gone and we might not ever see you again," said Lisanna.

"We will," I said. "I'm sure that we will. After all I have a lot to look forward to when I come back. There's no way I'm gonna not come back. Until then try not to miss me too much and wait for me to come back OK?"

The two nodded drying their eyes.

"You promise that you'll come back?" asked Lisanna.

"Yes. I promise," I said. "I promise on my honor as a dragon slayer."

"All right then," said Elfman. "I guess... this is it then. You make sure to come back OK?"

"I will."

I then gave them one more tender and loving hug and then the three started heading out the door. Then I called out to Mira. "Mira. Can I speak to you alone for a moment?"

Mira turned around and then went over to me. When I looked at her, I noticed something. She was wearing something around her neck and I knew what it was.

"Is that... what I think it is?" I asked.

Mira nodded. "Yes. It's your necklace. Figured I'd keep it safe for you this way. If... you don't want me to wear it, I can take it off."

"No. It's OK," I said smiling. "It's fine. Besides, I think it suits you." Then I turned serious. "Mira. Since I'm promising a lot of things, I want you to promise me something."

"What is it?" asked Mira.

"I want you to promise me... that no matter how hard things get... no matter what happens to me or your siblings... promise me... that you or your siblings never forget to smile."

Mira looked at me like I had said something out of the blue, but I continued to look at her.

"I'm serious. Your brother and your sister are gonna miss me a lot and I have a feeling that you will too. I just want to let you know that even though I won't be around, I'll always be there in your hearts as long as you remember me. Live on and always smile for me. Sorry if it sounds corny, but-"

Then Mira cut me off by embracing me in a tight hug.

"It's not corny at all," she said quietly. "In fact... you sounded kinda cool just now."

"Really?"

"Yeah. And... I promise. I'll do just that... for you."

I then returned the hug and the two of us stayed like that for a few seconds. Then the doctor came in. When he saw the two of us, he chuckled.

"Ah. Young love. Makes me wish I could go back to those days."

Mira then immediately let go blushing to the tips of her ears. "What?! No way! We're just friends! I was just saying goodbye!"

The doctor chuckled as did I. Then Mira looked at me one more time.

"Well then... I guess this is it," she said.

"Yeah. Take care of yourself, Mira. And... I'll be back soon OK?"

"I know you will. Bye."

Mira slowly walked out the door and then left the room.

NO POV

As Mira left the room, her brother and her sister were standing there staring intently at her.

"Um... what? Something wrong?" asked Mira.

"Oh, nothing. Just that you were being all lovey-dovey with Willy back there."

"I wasn't being lovey-dovey!" Mira said. "You know what? Come on. Let's go. Visiting hours are over."

She then walked ahead of them leaving Lisanna snickering and Elfman looking puzzled.

"I don't get it. Why does Mira always get like that when you tease her like that?" asked Elfman.

"Oh, Elfman. You'll find out eventually," said Lisanna. "Besides it's better than having her sad about Willy."

"What do you mean?"

"As I said, you'll see in time. In the meantime, let's go home."

"But wait! Lisanna!"

Before Elfman could ask what she meant, Lisanna had already run ahead to catch up with Mira. Elfman felt more puzzled still even scratching his head.

"Man. I'll never understand girls," he said as he went to catch up with his sisters.

WILLY'S POV

"I see your friends stopped by to see you one more time," said the doctor.

"Yeah. I'm gonna miss them, but I can't wait to get back to them," I said. "Once I'm better, I'm gonna join their guild and then we'll have lots of fun together. Taking jobs, going on adventures... I can't wait."

"Sounds like a lot of fun," said the doctor. "But until then, you best get better first."

"I will."

"Good. Now before you get some sleep, I want to take some more medicine," said the doctor.

"Aww come on. Do I have to?"

"Yes, you do. I know you don't like taking it, but it might be the final time you have to take it before you're transferred. I want to make sure you're comfortable and your fever is under control."

"Oh alright."

The doctor then got the medicine from his coat and put it on a spoon and gave me the dose. "I should warn you that you might feel a little drowsy, but don't worry. It's to help you sleep."

"But... won't I need to be awake to be taken to the facility?"

"Don't worry. Leave that to me. Just try and get some sleep and let the medicine do its job."

"OK. Whatever you say, doctor," I said. "By the way... you mind if I get a glass of water? I need something to wash down the taste."

"Sure thing," said the doctor.

He then went to fetch me a glass water and I drank it down. Then I started to once more feel drowsy letting out a small yawn.

"Sounds like the medicine is starting to take an effect," said the doctor.

"Yeah. I guess so," I said. "But... won't I need to be awake to be taken to the facility?"

"Don't worry. Leave that to me. Just try and get some sleep and let the medicine do its job."

"All right. By the way... thanks for everything doctor. You've been so kind to me ever since I came here," I said feeling my eyelids grow heavy. "I just want you to know that I... appreciate... everything... you've done for me."

The doctor smiled. "Well thank you for your appreciation."

"And... thank...you... for giving me...a second chance..."

My eyes then closed as I drifted off to sleep once more. This would be the final time that I would see Magnolia and all of its people on this night.

NO POV

As soon as Willy was asleep, the doctor then left the room shutting the door behind him. Then he headed back towards the office. As he walked, he made sure that there was no one around. Luckily all the doctors and the nurses had gone home for the day.

"Good," he said. "Now's the perfect time."

He then went to his office planning to go to the lacrima in it to communicate with his boss, but when he entered he found a surprise waiting for him. There in front of his desk was the young man with the skull staff. When he saw him, the doctor nearly jumped out of his skin.

"Sir! I-I-I didn't expect you to be here!" the doctor stammered.

The man looked at him coldly. "Is the boy ready?"

"Yes sir," said the doctor. "I made him take a medicine to put him asleep so that he'll be obvious to everything. He's all set and good to go."

"Take me to him," said the man.

"Yes, sir."

The doctor then led the man to the room where Willy was sleeping and when the man saw him, he couldn't help but smile. As Willy slept he traced his chin as if he was touching something precious.

"So this is him," said the man. "This will be my next specimen. Just looking at him makes me more fascinated by the minute."

He then tapped his staff lightly on the ground and a greenish glow began to surround Willy. Then he began to float in the air obvious as to what was going on as he slept.

"I will be taking him now," said the man. "Thank you for your cooperation."

"Thank you, sir," said the doctor lightly bowing.

"Will you be coming back with me?" asked the man. "Now that you're job is done you have no reason to stay here anymore. We could use your help back at the Bureau."

"I will join you as soon sir. I just have to close a few ends on my side," said the doctor. "But believe me when I say that I will come back with you soon enough sir."

"I'll be off then," said the man as he walked the room with Willy floating behind him. He looked at Willy and then he smiled darkly. "You're mine now boy," he thought. "Your power will be one of the necessary keys I need for my quest for power."

He then walked down the hall with Willy floating and following behind him. Eventually, he along with Willy vanished into the night unbeknownst to anyone or anything.

Willy has been taken! What's going to happen to him now!?

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