KEEPER (GxG)

76. Little Discovery

It was later that afternoon and I'm standing at the hill. I know that i told Makarov that I'll be there as soon as possible but, i can't just leave without saying anything to Irene. She's been nothing but good and kind to me and the other reason is because she's the only person that i knew, who can answer some of the questions that's lingering on my mind. She had some contact with Servien before so i know she had an idea on what's happening.

“ What are you doing here, Enlil? I thought you said that you're going to explore your homeland?”

I turn around when i heard her voice. She's standing there holding her stuff and it looks like she just got back. There's a frown on her face and for a moment i thought i saw a different person. It couldn't be?... Right?..

I shook my head brushing the thoughts away before i make my way to her. 

“ I did.. but something came up and i need to go back” i said to her slowly. The frown on her face disappeared and she stare at me for a moment before taking a deep sigh.

“ Hm.. i guess it can't be help then” 

“ What?” i asked her not understand what she's saying. She looks back at me and smile a little.

“ I know why you are here, Enlil. Servien had told me about it, that one day you will come back here and seek for some answers. Though i don't know about it but if Servien had warn me about this then maybe i can really help you” she said and i look at her, surprised.

Servien did what?..

“ You knew about why i came here?” i asked and she nodded her head.

There's a moment of silence that fell on us. I look away from her and to the sun that is setting. The wind blew softly giving some vibes that helps on calming me.

“ Well.. it's getting dark so I'm going first. Don't get caught up on your thoughts, Enlil. And if you plan on leaving, maybe do it tomorrow, early in the morning” she said and i can hear her soft footsteps walking away.

I was left there alone. What she said just added more to my curiosity on what Servien is hiding and wants me to find about it.

I took a deep sigh.

I watch the sun disappear and the stars to appear in the night sky. Irene was right. I should probably just leave tomorrow and with a clear head. 

That evening, i started to pack everything that i need to bring with me, although my things we're not that much but Irene gave me some things that she said maybe i should have bring with me when i leave tomorrow morning to give off to some of my friends. Even though i tried to resist she keeps on pushing it so i was left with taking it to the rest of my things. When i was done, she calls for me saying that dinner was already served and we both sit there and enjoy the food. Irene is really a good cook and she knew about it without me voicing it out. She said it was written all over my face and that she really appreciate it that i like the foods she's making. After that i pushed her out of her small kitchen to wash the dishes, she tried to argue but after a few more talks she takes a defeated sigh and left.

Irene and i talk a little bit on how her day has gone and what she did. The entire time she's speaking, there's a spark on her eyes that seems not faded and i realize that it was caused by excitement and happiness. A look i have seen a lot on someone. And i wonder, if that person reach an older age would they be look like this?

“ What is it?”

I was broken out of my thoughts when i heard her voice. She's staring at me and I can't help but did the same.

“ Irene.. you said that you're alive this whole time, right?” i asked her.

“ I did, yes. What about it?”

“ I'm wondering.. in all those years that have passed... Did you ever get involved with someone.. like had your own family.  and.. and.. maybe had a kid?”

I can't help the redness that coated my face as i asked that question. The look on Irene's face was priceless before it became blank. I thought she got mad about it but when she suddenly burst out laughing i can't help but laugh too. There's a few tears that came out on the corner of her eyes that she wipes away before calming herself.

“ Where did that question come, Enlil?” she said laughing a bit.

“ It's just came on my mind. You really look like someone that i know. From your hair and the resemblance is also there that's why i got curious and thought that maybe you had a kid before” i said.

She didn't say anything for a moment. She's just taking a sip on her tea before she decided to put the cup down and look at me.

“ I'm alone this whole time and i like it that way. Also, I'm not a family person” she said pausing a bit as she looks away.

“ Though now i am curious on this person that you're saying that looks like me” hearing about it, my ears perked up suddenly.

“ Oh! Her name is Erza Scarlet...”

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Irene watch as the girl in front of her talks about the girl named Erza Scarlet and on how the girl really looks like her starting from her scarlet hair, the aura that surrounds her. The calm vibes she's giving in and some other things more that she noticed.

Irene can see the spark on the girl's eyes and the girl probably didn't notice it but the tip of their ears was a bit red. Irene can't help but raise an eyebrow about it.

While Enlil keeps on talking, Irene was half listening and thinking about something before it hits her. Irene can't help the smile that form on her face thinking about it.

Looks like your little dragon found her mate then, Servien..