After defeating the three Factions once more. Natsu and the rest of his friends have gone into hiding. After hearing it out of his own mouth Rias does as she was told. Having taking over the underworld becoming a great Satan, she did just that. But...
Early morning in Kyoto a sleepless Erza, is up early to do some training. Because of everything that happened she feels useless. She can't help in anything, she feels it's partially her fault DiMaria and Natsu disappeared. She's been swinging her sword for hours, trying to get her mind distracted. She's sweating, she's sore, but she thinks this is nothing compared to the pain her mother must be feeling.
Erza: Dammit...I couldn't do anything. I'm of no use...
She thought to herself as she continued to swing her sword. She stops when she begins to feel the warmth of the sun on her back.
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She's breathing heavily from exhaustion. She lifts her sword up again and continues with her training.
Irene: Erza?
She turns around and spots her mother walking towards her.
Erza: Mom, hey good morning.
Irene: How long have you been training for?
Erza: Just about an hour or so..
Irene just looks at her and sees the sores in her hands and how heavy she's breathing.
Irene: Do not lie to me Erza. How long have you been up for?
Erza looks down in defeat.
Erza: Quite a while...I couldn't sleep. So many things running through my head that I just couldn't sleep.
Irene: Worried about something?
Erza: Yes. I'm worried about you mom, worried about Mira, and...
Irene: Worried about Natsu?
She looks up at her mother with a surprised face, she slightly looks down and nods. Irene places her hand on her daughters head.
Irene: No need to be worried silly. I'll be fine, Mira is fine and I'm sure where ever Natsu is he'll be fine too. Now let me ask you something how's it going with you and Jellal?
Erza: Huh?! Wha...what do you mean?
Irene: Aww come on don't act all bashful with me. Isn't he the one that has caught your eye?
Erza blushes.
Erza: I...uh...he use to.
Irene: Oh? What do you mean he use to?
Erza: Well before we would spend a lot of time together. But as of recently he's been going on so many missions that it's become impossible for us to spend any time together. He's been busy trying to keep an eye on the magic council and as well as trying to get information on Hinote.
Irene: I see. He's a very busy man.
Erza: Yeah.
Irene: Then tell me. Why do you worry so much about Natsu? That I know off you two barely speak and when you do it's for a mission or something.
