It's Not Goodbye (Zera And Mavis Fan Fic)

Chapter 12

When I came to, I looked around, the pain gripping me tight. I grimaced knowing I was in a bad situation. I had no clue where Mavis was, or the guy chasing us.

"you awake yet." the voice sounded annoyed, almost pissed off.

    I tried to stand, I got halfway up before my body gave out. I took a look at my wound noticing that it hadn't stopped bleeding. I chuckled darkly realizing just how screwed I was. "are you with that guy that attacked me." I knew the answer because I swear it was a voice I recognized. "no you idiot. And look up." I did as the voice asked me to. There was a brown haired girl with twin tails sitting in a branch just above me. "I ask you to watch over Mavis and this is all you got?"

   "Zera right?" I ask, my voice hoarse. She jumps down from her perch right in front of me crossing her arms across her chest.

"that's right, what do you have to say for yourself?"

"its not like I can use magic, and my bike was gone. I had to think quickly. If Mavis could-"

"so you thought leaving her by herself was a great strategy?"

"you know if it wasn't for the pain, I would think I was dreaming. But then again why would I want to be scolded in a dream?"

She sighs walking towards me slowly, "from what Ive gathered,your creative Zero, Magic is apart of who you are. almost like an extension of yourself."

"Gray says that all the time, but its not like I can create fire or ice or anything like that."

"aren't you listening?" She face palms. "have you ever thought you could use something that wasn't elemental magic?"

"its not like it matters, That man should be here soon, and its not like I can even stand in the shape I'm in." I close my eyes and try and get comfortable against the tree, "its not like I'm even sad or even scared about dying." I let out a little chuckle. "I got to meet the fairy tail guild. The most amazing people in the world. Let alone getting three weeks with Mavis, a girl that I thought only lives in my dreams. It could be the shock that's talking but I'm happy."

    That's when her hand slapped me hard, It stung, badly. "how can you say that!?!?! She left you in tears. you owe it to her to keep fighting. Three weeks? is that all shes worth to you? Now get up!" As if on command my body moved without my minds consent, I got to about halfway up before collapsing back to my knees gasping for air, My voice coming out only as a whimper, "I cant... I just cant I don't have the strength."

"did that stop the rest of Fairy tail, when things got tough have they ever just given up?" She was near yelling her voice carrying in the void of the forest. "they fight with everything they got. You are apart of that. Show them that!! AND GET UP ZERO OF FAIRY TAIL!!!" I gulped back the pain trying again this time staggering to my feet. I couldn't help but smile at myself.

"now, hes almost here, I cant tell you what your magic is. That's up to you but you need to learn to use that big brain of yours." she slowly faded from my field of vision. "now win."  I looked around trying to process everything that she said. Use my creativity? What does that even mean. I looked around for a rock or something I could use to defend myself. That's when I saw a large stick on the ground, I grabbed it giving it a few practice swings with my good arm, Wheres Erza when you need her. It would be a lot easier if I had a gun or something, maybe a glock. As if on queue a magic circle formed below me and the stick in my hand slowly lost its shape in a blinding light, I shut my eyes feeling myself get a little weaker as the light grew stronger. when the light was gone I felt my  hand a little heavier than before I look at what had happened to find a pistol in my hand. I nearly dropped it when I suddenly realized at what I had just done. I used my magic. I let out a loud cheer as I got excited at myself, I almost missed the shuffling of leaves behind me. I quickly turned around to see the man that attacked Me.

    "you look like death kid, you might as well just curl up and accept your fate." His voice was deep, almost monotone, his eyes apprising everything around him making sure I was alone. "wheres your girlfriend?"

    "not like id tell you in a million years." I gripped the gun tighter.

"defiant till the end, I can respect that kid, But I still have a job to do." I could see him readying another volley of ice. I raised my pistol at him as he raised his arm, Never once had I thought I would hold a gun, much less use one. I shut my eyes as I pulled the trigger.

    The shot echoed through the forest. I opened my eyes of sheer shock popping on his face, "t-that wasn't magic." I gave him a once over noticing i missed his heart by an inch or two, his eyes bugging out as he drops to his knees the magic dissipating at his finger tips. "I-I wont be the last to come after Fiore,There is a war looming. I'm just the scout force......" With his last gasp of strength he sends one last shard of ice, I didn't have enough time to dodge it as it lodges itself in my abdomen. I cry out in pain as he falls to the forest floor.

    I clutch my new wound trying to keep it from getting worse. I let the gun slip from my hand, by the time it makes it to the ground it turns back into a branch. With a shuddering breath I leave this man where he fell, trying to find home.

    I had searching for a good hour, each step becoming more labored than the last. I'm sorry Zera, looks like I'm out of steam. I'm sorry Mavis, I'm sorry I caused you to cry..... I knew I  was speaking to myself but i just had to say it. That's when I heard someone crashing through the forest. No... Not one person, I could hear multiple sets of feet in the distance. Was this the force that man was talking about? I leaned against a tree gripping it tight. I knew in my state I wouldn't be able to use my magic again. that's when i heard a little girls voice, "ZERO!!" It was Wendy. Tears welled in my eyes, I was saved, I tried to yell out but all I could manage was a squeak, "Over here" I tried to walk in the direction of the voice but my legs gave out and I collapsed to the ground.

    I slammed my hand into the ground, Damn it why now? why did my body have to give out now, now that there was hope? I tried crawling towards the voice, inching my way forward, inch by inch the voice sounded farther away. that's when I saw it right in front of me. A rock. I slowly reached out for it, getting ready to use my magic again. I knew i didn't have enough strength but i had to try. Mavis flashed inside my mind. For her, I would go to the end end of the earth for. I turned it into a gun, I could feel my consciousness fading, I didn't have long. I rolled onto my back pointing the gun to the sky pulling the trigger feeling the recoil but i didn't care, i pulled it as many times as i could muster, The voices stopped as the first shot rung out.

I heard the clicking noise, the clip was empty. My hand slowly fell to my side. it didn't hurt anymore, Was this what dying was like? Could i truly leave this world peacefully? I felt my head being lifted up, It took me forever to focus on who was doing it. it was Zera tears in her eyes, "I'm sorry, But I never knew how to tell you this...." She looked so sad, "but I'm you...... your world and ours are connected and I guess you wandered in here because of me..... I'm so sorry to drag you here....." Don't be, I'm happy to be here I'm happy with her...... she smiles weakly as if she could read my mind.I could see the world slowly going black at the corner of my vision. I let out a weak cough feeling blood drip from my lips. Zera wiped it away humming a lullaby gently stroking my hair. It felt weird, being comforted by ones self. I guess that makes sense in a way.... this must be like a butterfly affect or something, Our worlds similar in so many ways but fundamentally different. Now here I am, Face to face with my doppelganger. The funny part is, I don't know if my feelings for Mavis are my own or hers now. Not like it maters now...... My eyes felt heavy, I couldn't keep them open any longer, I let a small smile cross my lips as the darkness engulfed me.

***A/N When I first started writing this story I had gotten up to the point of Natsu returning from his 1 year training session and had no clue about what happens after (sorry trying to be vague so not to ruin it for others) so if there is any likeness to the manga I honestly had no clue and its too late for me to change up the story line I got running now, I still hope you enjoy the story I have here***