The Dark One (Book Two: The Savior Series)

Our Fellow Spirits

Robin Gogberg:
LIFE FINDS A WAY

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Wendy

"I didn't realize how far the guild was when you're following two people, two Celestial Spirits and one corpse when you're also dead." Gajeel grunted not satisfied that he was deceased. His face was turned to the right not facing where we were going. I shrugged still following my body and comrades with Gajeel behind my tail. "You know you're awfully calm for knowing you're dead. It's not right in the head. Especially for a kid like you..." He said still not facing me.

"I don't know why but...it's like I knew it was coming. I don't know I just- I mean... I don't know. The easiest way to say this is like...maybe I was meant to die. For Lucy or for Fairy Tail. I know I didn't put up much of a fight like everyone else have, but hopefully I helped out the cause. And if being dead helps, then so be it. After all, there's no point in being angry or scared about it. You die and sooner or later, move on. Who knows you may have another life waiting for you."

Gajeel and I stopped walking that moment as he and I did a stare down. Maybe he was wondering how a kid like me could talk about death this way. Because honestly, I couldn't either. "You're talking as if you've been through it once or twice. Look I'm not one to get emotional, but to know that the ones you love and care for will never see you again. Or maybe it's different and you wait until they die I don't know! I'm not an expert when it comes to being dead. Look kid all I'm saying is it's fine to be scared about this. Like you told me you're dead, I'm dead, let's just let it all out while we have the chance."

I turned my head away, not feeling comfortable and very embarrassed. It is true how I'm acting very calm, but something's telling me everything's going to be okay. At least I hope so... "Yeah. I like that idea." Gajeel smiled. "Come on we're losing them. Let's talk while we catch up..."

My cheeks lifted my lips to a smile.

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MiraJane

I sat next to Erza as she sat on the stool chair no longer crying. My dead body was moved into the infirmary with the sleeping King so no one could look at it. I wouldn't blame them; I was severely beaten and I looked messed up.

Porlyusica came over to my Scarlet friend. "How are your wounds?" Erza didn't reply back. "Are you still in any pain?" Nothing still. "Erza." I whispered sitting closer to Erza to show her I was okay. I couldn't explain how I was still here but only as a ghost, but all I remember was waking up standing in the Guild Hall.

"Erza you must tell me so I can help you." Porlyusica said strictly like a mother. "I'm not...fine. I will never be fine because I killed my nakama out of anger. I watched her die in cold blood by...by my own hands." Erza looked down at her hands. They were washed so there was no longer the maroon colored stain on her. My blood on her hands. I didn't see it that way at all. She protected the Guild and saved many lives. I just hope Lisanna is okay after that hit I did on her. Mavis I hope.

The Guild doors opened slowly revealing the princess and Gray that was being aided by Loke, and another spirit that was holding Wendy. "Mira!" Behind the four people came Wendy and Gajeel.