The Guardian and The Priestess

The Blacksmith

We walked around town, buying anything that we needed for our new home.

The townsfolks were nice, but still wary of our presence.

Well, they were all male so, that's a given.

We strolled through town by groups.

Natsu and I looked around for some food.

Erza and Wendy were shopping for clothes.

Levy-chan and Gray were looking for some supplies, they might need.

We looked all over town, and I felt exhausted.

"Natsu, Let's just rest for a little while." I suggested.

We walked towards Magnolia Central Park, near the entrance of the town.

"Six more constellations and nine more zodiacs, huh..." I reminded myself, watching the leaves dance.

"What are you planning to do, now?" Natsu asked.

"Oh. You were there!" I giggled.

"You're rude. As always." He frowned, standing next to a tree with his arms crossed.

"That makes two of us." I chuckled.

"I'll try calling three of them, today." I smiled at him, positioning myself in a calm stance.

"I watched you summon two before, and you fainted. Try to take it easy. It's only been a week since you got here." Natsu reminded.

"Yeah. Yeah. Wait! You were there when I summoned Virgo and Taurus?" I asked him in disbelief.

"We fought that day. I watched you to make sure you were alright. I carried you to Levy's house after you fainted." He shrugged.

"Thanks!" I smiled at him, and he looked at the other direction.

"No wonder I felt safe." I mumbled and there was a faint flush on his cheeks.

Did he hear?

I don't think so.

I stood up and closed my eyes, and allowed myself to be covered by wind.

Concentrating, someone whispered in my ears.

"Open gate to the crab, Cancer!" I called.

"How can I help-ebi?" A man with scissors on both hands, asked.

Ebi?

Isn't it supposed to be kani?

"Cancer, would you like to be one of my friends?" I asked, and he narrowed his eyes on me.

"A hairstyle." He muttered.

"Huh?" I asked.

"I want to change your hairstyle-ebi." He stated, with a straight face.

"Sure." I smiled.

Not even a minute later, my hair was up in a braided bun and Cancer looked satisfied.

"I accept being you're friend-ebi." He smiled and slowly vanishes.

There was a glow of light radiating on my chest.

It was Cancer's mark and, just like the others, it disappeared.

That reminds me.

"Natsu?" I called, turning around and he looked at me in wonder.

"Yeah?" he responded, acting indifferent.

"What does a mark on the thigh mean?" I asked, curiously.