Child of Magic | jerza

Fiore [2]

"Lisanna Strauss is hereby executed for the use of magic," King Faust told the crowd of Fioran civilians. It was disturbing, the lack of concern these people had- the fact that they showed up to watch the execution of a young girl.

"Prince Jellal!" I whispered anxiously, nimbly weaving in and out of the swarm of knights and approaching him. "Can't you stop it?"

"She broke the rules," he insisted stubbornly. "I can't do anything about it."

"Please?"

Prince Jellal stared at me with little emotion, "Rules are rules."

I knew all too well that execution came to those who were sorcerers. Good or evil. Young or old. It didn't matter. You were sentenced to death. Those were the rules in the kingdom of Fiore. This was the reason so many people hated King Faust Fernandes.

One wrong move and I would be joining Lisanna..

"I'm so sorry Mira," I whispered, hugging my friend who had silently advanced toward me. My only friend.

"She..she was a rebel," she whispered. "She knew this was going to happen. She used magic in front of the castle on purpose. How could she? Give up her life like this? And Elfman won't even know, he's still in Bosco.."

I watched as the executioner walked to the middle of the crowd. He held up his newly sharpened ax. Lisanna knelt in the middle of the platform, hands and feet bound together. 

Her blue eyes gleamed with never ending fury and hatred. She held her head up high, her back straight. 

Mira buried her face into my shirt, "Lisanna knew this would happen. She told me...not to worry. She said I had to take you t-to a person.."

The executioner swung his ax and I closed my eyes.

THUD.

That was it. She was gone.

Mira turned to face me, "Porlyusica. Lisanna's last wish was to take you to a lady called Porlyusica."

~ ~ ~

"Porlyusica?" I asked. "The royal doctor?"

"That's what Lisanna said," Mira whispered.

"Scarlet?" Prince Jellal yelled. "Where are you?"

"One minute," I muttered, hurrying away.

"Where are you going?" he demanded, breathing heavily.

"Oh..Mira wasn't feeling well," I lied. "I'm taking her to Porlyusica. The royal doctor, right?"

"You're a knight, not a maid," he said, rolling his eyes.

"So? Mira's my friend!" I snapped.

Jellal sighed, "Make it fast. Father won't like it if your late to training. It's best not to make him angry."

"Sure."

"Be careful, Erza," he whispered.

~ ~ ~

"Erza? Erza Scarlet?" Porlyusica asked, finally breaking the silence. We had been in her apothecary for a good thirty minutes, much of which had been spent with her refusing to acknowledge us.

"Yeah!" Mira said, her usual chirpiness gone. "Do you remember her? Do you guys know each other? Long lost family or something?"

"Daughter of..Eileen?"

I stared at her, "How..?"

"How is Eileen?" the old woman asked.

"She..died when I was little," I mumbled. "And I never knew my dad."

Porlyusica stared at the ground for a moment before asking, "So, you are a sorceress?" 

I looked at Mira in alarm.

This isn't good!

Porlyusica laughed gently, "Don't worry, I won't tell. Your mother, Eileen..She had magic too."

"She did?" I asked eagerly. I took a step closer. "Tell me more about her!"

"She was a troublemaker," the old woman recalled. "Always using magic behind the kings back. She was a maid. I told her it was dangerous, but she ignored me."

Mira giggled, "Sounds like someone I know!"

"Mira?" Lady Minerva called from a nearby corridor. "I need help with my dress! I can't..get it..to zip up!"

Mira rushed out of the room. "Coming, my lady!"

Porlyusica looked at me sadly, "Magic is a dangerous thing. It is a blessing, but can be a curse. Use it wisely."

I nodded, "How long have you known?"

She smiled, "Since you entered the castle. I could feel your presence. Very similar to your mother."

"Do you have magic?"

Porlyusica didn't answer.

"Why is magic banned?"

"You do not need to know."

Even though my questions were left unanswered, I had a new lead as to how my mom had died. I could find out more about her.

Thank you, Lisanna.