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Italian]
Cana was still reeling from everything that had happened. Erza had DIED, Cana had seen her lifeless eyes. Then she breathed. Immortal huh? And did she mean it when she said dragon? Cana was still pondering this when two shadows lept out and collided with her, knocking a cry out of her as she hit the ground. She heard the others call out to her, Juvias panicked scream, the cocking of Jellals gun, before she realized what had tackled her.
"Jellal wait!" Cana yelled, holding her hand out to him, wrapping her free arm around the two boys that had tackled her.
"You're home early!" The pair cried, sitting up enough to give her identical grins, oblivious to the gun at the backs of their heads.
"Gino, Felice, I love you both dearly, but get off me!" The boys laughed as they hopped to their feet, pulling Cana up with them. Cana sighed but couldn't help but smile as she dusted herself off. She turned to her slightly confused group of friends and motioned to the boys. "These are the twins Gino and Felice, sixteen and harmless."
The boys pouted at her before turning to the group and greeting them. Both had short hair, deep brown like their sisters, and eyes to match. Their skin was tanned from days of work outdoors and they were the same height as Natsu.
"Mama is waiting inside for you all. Abi has missed you too Cana, wants her bed times stories." Gino chuckled, his accent heavy as he tested out his English. Cana was immediately filled with pride in her younger brother.
"Inside then, I promise no more surprise attacks. Well, except maybe from Abi." Cana waved everyone forward and followed the twins through the double doors. Cana didn't make it far inside before she was wrapped into a tight hug, slender arms seeming to reach from the shadows.
"Ah my Cana! I've missed you darling," her mother said, and Cana grinned as she hugged the woman back.
"I've missed you too Mama. Sorry about the short notice."
"Nonsense! We love company!" Her mother grinned as she pulled back and turned to the group. "Welcome to our home! I am Cornelia. Please everyone, make yourselves at home. Everyone else will be home soon, then we can eat." Her mothers beautiful accent filled the air as she greeted everyone. Her long brown hair was barely touched with gray, her figure shapely and her eyes crinkled from years of laughter.
"Cana Cana Cana!" A small high voice cried, the sound of small pattering feet quickly approaching. A small girl, barely six, came bareling around the corner, dark red brown curls bouncing. She squeeled in delight when Cana scooped her into a spin.
"My little Abigail!" Cana grinned as she set the girl on her hip, introducing the girl as her sister. "Abi, these are my new friends, they are going to be staying here awhile." The girl waved energetically before wiggling out of Canas hold and running off again. "This way," Cana said before leading the group out of the entryway.
Cana lead the group to a large sitting room, where everyone all but collapsed into a seat. Felice had been kind enough to lead Jellal and Erza up to a room, where she could get some much needed rest. Cornelia, ever the hostess, made sure everyone had a drink and that they were all comfortable.
"Your home is very beautiful Cana," Juvia said as she took in the home.
"Thanks, it's been around for generations." Cana sat beside her with a tired sigh.
"So what brings you all to Florence?" Cornelia asked sweetly, though Cana could only imagine what her mother saw. They were all tired, smelly from running, Gajeel still had Erzas blood on his shirt, and her mother had seen the woman herself. She was surprised her mother hadn't already flown off the handle.
