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Chapter 1: Welcome Back
In the large and crowded train station, a cloaked figure stood in the crowd with a shoulder bag hanging behind her. In her hand was a flower pot with a plant yet to bloom fully. Walking through the crowded platform, the figure kept a slow pace. There was a group of men talking in loud voices and she couldn't help but catch what the males were talking about.
"Hey, did you hear?"
"Yeah, about Fairy Tail Mages again?"
The figure stopped and turned, a pair of dark amethyst eyes glanced at the males talking about the mages of the certain guild.
"They destroyed half of another village again!" The two males howled with laughter.
"Man! What's with that guild?"
"Wait until they destroy a whole country!"
A sigh escaped from her mouth and muttered under her breath, "Again, those idiots." She scoffed and stepped forward towards the trains letting the tail of her coat fly back, "I guess it's time to head back."
~*~At the Fairy tail Guild
"Shut up, Natsu!" Gray began a glared down with Natsu.
"Huh?! What?" The two hissed and growled at each other. Lucy let out a heavy sigh.
"They're at it again."
"Aye!" And the fight between them broke out again.
"No way! Really?" One of the wizards yelled.
"I heard she was coming back soon."
"Yes! Elina is finally coming back!"
Erza looked up surprised, "What? Elina is coming back?" She exclaimed.
"Eh? Elina? Who?" Erza turned to Lucy to explain, but a chair flew their way crashing in to the wall and shattering.
Erza was about to yell about the two, but stopped at soft rustling of the leaves.
"Be quiet." She muttered. But those words did not heed to the boys, "BE QUIET!" She yelled. And the doors shot open knocking away to boys who were arguing in to the wall. Everyone turned to the door and stared at the cloak figure standing there with her hand out. She looked up showing her smirk to the people and put her hand on her hip.
"I'm back~" The cloaked figure called out as she stood at the door of the Fairy Tale guild. Mouths dropped as the figure made her way to counter. Erza just smirked at the entrance.
"Welcome back," Mirajane greeted.
The figure raised her arm, pulling back her hood to release her soft, honey color hair. Softly smiling and she put her bag down.
"It's good to be back, Mira," She spoke.
Everyone got out of their seats.
"Elina!"
"Eli!" Everyone came to her bombarding her with questions.
"Welcome back!"
"It's been too long!"
"Did you get thin?"
"You should have messaged us!"
"Welcome back, Elina!"
The figure named Elina glanced around the guild as she was warmly greeted by the other members. She laughed and smiled at her comrades.
"I see there are some new faces since I last was here," She saw the broken chairs and table, "I see the fights haven't changed…" She turned to Mirajane, "Where's Master?"
"He's absent for now," Mirajane told her.
"I see, then-"
"Elina!" Without turning, Elina stepped to the side and dodged Natsu's fist. Letting out a deep sigh, she looked up at the Fire Salamander.
"Natsu… what?"
"Fight me! You promised that you'll fight me when you return." Elina smirked.
"You remembered?" She shrugged her shoulders, then nodded in agreement, "Fine,"
Using her free hand, she released her cape and let it fall to the ground. Under the cape, she wore a sleeveless, black top with brown cargo pants and brown boots. Elina put her hand out, gesturing Natsu to come. Natsu smirked and charged at her with a fist full of fire. Elina stepped forward, grabbing the fire dragon slayer's fist and the flames blew out as if it was absorbed in some way. Then suddenly, a burst of light shined from Elina's fist, causing a large and loud explosion to occur right in the guild. The doors shot open again as Natsu went flying out of the guild. He crashed down on the brick road covered in patches of black. People outside looked at the boy, then the Fairy Tail Guild Doors. When the dust cleared, most of the people where on the ground and the whole guild was a mess with Elina brushing off the dust from her clothing.
"Done."
Lucy's eyes widened, "She's no different than anyone here!" She exclaimed.
"Aye!"
Elina picked up her stuff and sighed.
"How long are you going to be staying?" Mirajane asked. Elina turned to her.
"Not sure yet," She replied.
"I see."
"I'm going home for now."
"Okay." She walked out the door, passed the unconscious Natsu. Lucy stared at her in shock.
"Who was she?" Lucy asked.
"Elina C. Faust, she's a mage here."
"Elina C. Faust!? She is? Wow," Lucy looked down at Natsu, "I can't believe Natsu was knocked out that easily. Is she stronger than Erza?" Lucy froze as those words slipped out of her mouth. She looked around in caution, but Erza was nowhere in plain sight, "Hm? Where's Erza? She was just here… Gray is gone too. Where did they go?"
Taking her house key out of her pocket, she unlocked the door and walked in.
"I'm home." She called out. But there was no one to reply. Elina glanced around the hall and walked in. "Hm? Dalia? Aren't you home?" She set her bag and flower pot down on the table and walked to the library, "Hey~" She looked around to see no one occupying the room, "Where is she?"
"What the hell are you doing here?!" She heard a high voice yell from upstairs.
"Oi! Shut up, Midget! Let me hide!" another voice yelled back.
"How did you get in the first place?!"
Letting out a sigh, Elina walked to the door leading to her room and opened to find a small size girl and a fully clothed Gray arguing, with Erza standing in the corner of the room. Clearing her throat to catch the attention of everyone, she smiled.
"I'm… home…?"
"Elina!" The long, dark hair girl with dark wine eyes picked up her dress and ran to Elina's side, "You're late! What were you doing?! You were supposed to be back two weeks ago!"
"Sorry, I had a bit of trouble." Elina patted the little girl's head, "But thank you for waiting so patiently," Dalia pouted at first, but gave in and hugged Elina's waist.
"You owe me a lot of sweets and books."
"Okay, okay." Elina stood up straight and turned to Gray and Erza. "Hey guys, what brings you here?" Gray approached her first and embraced her tightly. "Hm?"
"I didn't get to say my welcome back yet." He whispered to her.
"You could have said it back at the guild."
"Natsu got in the way." Elina chuckled and hugged back her dear friend.
"It's good to see you too, Gray, but will you please put your clothes back on?" Gray's eyes widened and looked down to find himself only in his underwear.
"Wha-!" Erza whacked him behind the head.
"Gray…"
"Pervert," Dalia scoffed. Elina laughed at the scene.
"Welcome back, Elina." Erza greeted her.
"Thanks, Erza." She softly smiled, "How have you been?"
"Very well."
"How long are you planning on staying?" Gray asked fully dressed again.
"I'm still unsure, I might be around for a while." She laid down on her bed.
"You should stick around, everyone missed you." Gray took a seat on her desk chair, "And you should get to know the new people here."
"That might be a good idea." She sat up and sighed, "I could use some time for relaxing." Elina stretched her arm. "How about you guys stay for dinner? I'm going to go out of groceries. You guys could stay here." Elina told them as she headed out.
Walking down the streets of Magnolia Town, Elina stared deep into the sun setting sky with her arms behind her back.
A year and a half, for a year and a half she set out for a journey on her own to search of someone. A year and a half since she last walked through the streets of Magnolia Town. A year and a half since she saw her dear friends. Even if it was a short time, the time passed very slowly for her.
Elina let out a sigh turning her head down, "Sure was lonely…" She muttered to herself.
She continued walking until she came to a silent surrounding. Looking up to the gray stone with a name carved in. Smiling softly, she got down on one knee and waved her hand over the ground letting flowers bloom and surround the grave.
"I'm home, mother." She whispered and sat down, "I couldn't find any clues this time either," She began as she leaned back on her hands, "But I found more beautiful flowers to add to your collection. So it wasn't a complete loss." A small sigh was released and Elina's eyes averted to the ground.
A small wind blew letting her hair fly around, and the sweet smells of the blooming flowers surrounded her. She looked up hearing footsteps behind her.
"Are you okay?" She turned to the Ice mage as he approached her slowly. Elina gave a weak smile and nodded to her friend.
"Yeah, I'm fine." She got up and looked down at the grave. She turned to Gray, and was embraced by him suddenly.
"Elina, we're always there for you, from now and on." He reminded her as his arms tightened around her. Elina laughed softly, but it faded away in to silence and she rested her head on his shoulder.
"I know, I haven't forgotten." She whispered softly. She looked up to him with a smiled, "Thanks, Gray." Gray smiled back to her.
"No need to thank me."
The two stood there in the tight embrace, not knowing they were being watched by a certain blonde, Celestial wizard.
~*~Next Day at the Guild
"Mira-san!" Lucy yelled. Mirajane turned to Lucy.
"Ara, what's wrong, Lucy?" Mirajane asked calmly with her usual smile.
"Is Elina-san dating Gray?!" Mirajane stared at the curious wizard and laughed.
"What gave you that idea?"
"Well- I- um-… I saw them hugging yesterday."
"Oh, I see." Mirajane began cleaning the counter, "But it's not what you think." She explained.
"Eh?"
"Those two are like really close." Mirajane told Lucy, "Gray was the first one in this guild to make her laugh and ever since then, the two were always together." Mirajane washed the cups.
"Really?"
"Yeah, those two always were together, and Gray was always there for her." Lucy sighed in disappointment.
"Yet, they have no feeling for each other?" Mirajane looked up at Lucy and laughed.
"Well, not really."
"Eh?"
"Gray's has a crush on her for years." Lucy's eyes widened.
"EHHHHHHH~!?" She sat up, "Really?!"
"Yeah, he did confess to her before she left on her last journey."
"How did that go?" Mirajane looked to the side.
"She didn't know he was confessing her too…"
"Eh?"
"Elina is a bit dense…"
"What are you talking about?" The two jumped and turned to the young wizard. Elina was dressed in a black blazer over a white top with a black skirt and long black boots. Over her clothes, she wore an open long coat.
"Morning, Mira."
"Elina, what are you doing here?" Elina lifted a piece of paper and placed it on the counter.
"I'll be heading out for a job." Mirajane smiled and nodded.
"Okay, just be careful."
"Yeah,"
"Wait, I'm going too!" Elina turned to Gray and her eyes widened. "You haven't been around for a while. I think it's good to have someone with you." Elina raised an eye.
"Hey, I'm fine."
"Elina, it might be a good idea." Mirajane told her. "Gray should be there with you just in case." Elina stared at Gray, then nodded.
"Fine," She took the paper, "Let's go."