Fatel Star

The Voices From All Over

You keep your eyes on the stone roads of Magnolia. You silently hope that no one sees through your magic, or at least your illusion.

"I heard that it was just a little thing that took out that thug.."

'No! Did you get a dicription of what they looked like?"

Your were the topic of everyones conversations, and maybe on everyones mind. I... I didnt.. mean to hurt him..

You feel tears dancing on your lower eye lids. Your vision goes blurry. I'm sorry... but.. I guess.. that doesnt change anything..

As your tears fall, you sense the wondering eyes of towns folk watching you. You feel your knees going wobbly. In your desperate attempt to collect yourself, you collapse. You feel the sun on your back -- correction -- you feel the burning pain of guilt knawing at your very soul. I'm nothing but a monster!

"Are you okay?" It was a sweet voice, as though its owner genuinely cared about your well being. You try to respond, but the only thing that comes out is more tears.

With you still on the stone road, the sweet voiced being sits down in front of you. You look at them. The only thing you can see is their short white hair, for your vision is still blurred.

"Whatever is brothering you, just ignore it! Thats about the only thing you really can do!" You blink, you see her big blue eyes, and kind smile. "You cant let it eat you up in side! Just smile, keep going, and find the beauty in this world!" With her words, your tears slowly begin to dry.

She laughs. "There ya go!" She looks around. "We outta get up out of the road!" You both stand, you whipping your eyes. She offers you her right hand. "I'm Lisanna! Its so wonderful to meet you!" You shake her hand. She keeps trying to lift your spirits by telling you stories, telling silly jokes, and just being there.

"Well.. I'm sorry but I have to go back the guild!" She waves at you, then stops. Her smile goes wide, and eyes are soon bright and filled with excitement! "Hey! Why dont you come with me!"

You blink. Me? In a guild that was trying to arrest me just the night before? You take a breath. "I dont know.. I'm not much a wizard.." you look down at your feet. Im a murderer...

"Sure you are!" She grabes your arm and startes taking through the town.

About half why there, you feel your heartbeat -- its going faster with each agonizing step. When you both turn the corner you see the guild. Tall and very intimidating.

I could make a run for it.. you look to your left. Yup. I could do it.

You see Lisanna put her hand on her head. "Are you alright?" You ask her. Her breathing is rapid, Eyes watery. "Yeah. I just.. my head hurts.."

You feel your fear increasing rapidly. "Your magic.. its.. strong.." She looks at you. The terror in her eyes, the steady decrease of her strangth.

I have to calm down! You close your eyes. Focusing.

After a moment, you make it to the guild. Then it hits you, the doors fly open and it all is released.

The members that were inside.. the strong wizards the occupied the room.. were on the floor. Holding their heads, screaming in agonizing pain, most were crying, some ever holding their chests.

Your new acquaintance, Lisanna, was already unconscious.

You see a woman with scarlet hair, get up the strangth to stand. She summons a sword, that is soon on your neck. "Who are you?!" Her words were painful to hear. They were shaking, and yet fierce. "Answer me! Or I will strike you dead where you stand!" She pulls herself up with a nearby table.

"Erza. Redraw your sword." It was a powerful voice that boomed through the entire guild hall. The sharp blade from her hand vanishes, and the armored woman slippes into unconsciousness like the rest of her comrades.

"You." There was a hiatus that seemed to last forever. Then he continued with a roaring voice. "Tell me your name and affiliations."

xXTo Be ContinuedXx