FT Next Gen Ship Story: Akatsuki x Sylvia

Recovery

Akatsuki's P.O.V.

I couldn't believe it. The pretty girl was here. After 4 years! After waving to the crowd, Sylvia had pressed her hand on her right leg and winced. Rin said something, I imagine he wanted her to go to the infirmary... INFIRMARY.

I dashed out of the Sabertooth balcony and rushed to the Fairy Tail infirmary.

I forgot how confusing all these halls were but I was hoping to find her room. I accidentally bumped into a man with black hair and blue eyes. He had his, shirt off? I backed up to see he had the Fairy Tail emblem on his right chest.

"You're a wizard of Fairy Tail correct?" I asked I bit tired.

"Sure am, Storm Fullbuster, how can I help?" He asked shaking my hand.

"Akatsuki Eucliffe. I'm-"

"Sting and Rouge's kid? Yeah I've heard of you. What can I do to help a tiger eh?"

"Oh uh thanks! This may sound strange but, I need to see your sister."

"My baby sis huh? Why you interested in her?"

"I-I um, in a way. I had met her 4 years ago cause she helped me find my glasses when I fell. I never got to know her name and I haven't stopped looking for the pretty girl in these 4 years."

"So you never found out her name so you called her, the pretty girl?"

"I m-mean, s-she's really p-pretty so-"

"Man you looked for her for 4 years! I like you Akatsuki, you'd be perfect for my sis."

"W-What?!"

"Heh, her room is the last one down this hall on the right." Storm finished as he walked away... still shirtless.

I'd be... perfect? For her...

Sylvia's P.O.V.

I sighed. I knew I should've listened to Rin and not fought today. But I couldn't help it, I love the Partner Battles. I looked down at my legs seeing how bruised they were. The battle only made their condition worse.

I took a shaky breath and closed my eyes. I couldn't sleep. Everytime I try, what happened two weeks ago replays in my mind over and over again...

As I tried to go to sleep for the second time, a knock came at my door.

"Come in!" I said just loud enough. A man with a yellowish greenish dress shirt and white bowtie came in. He had regular black pants and shoes. His hair was a dark brown and his eyes were soft red covered by glasses. He seemed so familiar.

Meanwhile, he was just staring at me, blushing?!

Akatsuki's P.O.V.

Oh my... she was so much prettier in person...

"*giggle* Sorry, have we met before?" She asked with a closed eye smile. I cane back to my senses and cleared my throat.

"Oh um yes we have. Four years ago in the Grand Magic Games, you helped me-"

"Find your glasses." She finished with a gasp.

Sylvia's P.O.V.

Oh my goodness it was him! I guess I was staring cause I felt heat rise to my cheeks. He'd gotten so much more handsome than before...

Akatsuki's P.O.V.

Sylvia was staring at me with her jaw slightly dropped. Her cheeks flustered and she immediately looked downward nervously laughing.

"Uhm, sorry it's just, I've been looking for you for a while." She said still looking down.

"R-Really?! Me too!" I stuttered.

"I knew you were from Sabertooth, but I wasn't allowed to go there without it being a job request."

"I went to study at schools all around Fiore and while I was traveling, I was looking for you. I mean, I had no idea you were from Fairy Tail, much less a Fullbuster."

"We're that popular?"

"Well yeah, you're the daughter of Gray Fullbuster and Juvia Lockser, excuse me, Juvia Fullbuster, of course you're popular. Just being from Fairy Tail makes you known throughout Fiore."

"And Sabertooth?"

"Well, we're not as popular as you guys."

"*giggle* I guess we are more popular."

"Hey Sylvia?"

"Yes Akatsuki?"

"How'd you know my name?"

"Oh because you're from Sabertooth, and I know Sting and Rouge had a son. And I knew his name."

"And that's all you needed to find out my name?"

"Mmhhmm."

"Clever."

"So what'd you wanna ask?"

"Earlier in the arena, you were pressing your fingers on your leg. I took a few classes in the medical field so, is something wrong with them?"

"O-Oh, um..."

"Did you hurt yourself?"

"In a way I guess..."

Her eyes started to water. SHOOT. Way to go Suki...

I sat down on her bed next to her, our hands inches apart.

"Hey it's ok if you don't want to talk about it. Can I just take a look at it to see how I can help?" I asked in a soft voice.

She seemed to shiver but lightly nodded. She removed the blankets. Her legs covered in bruises. From the arena you couldn't see, but up close, you could see the several bruises placed on her legs.

Sylvia's P.O.V.

I quickly grabbed his hand when he went to touch my leg.

"P-Please be gentle." I stated almost scared.

He nodded. He gently pressed his fingers on one of my bruises. I winced in pain and he gently shushed me. I was startled at first because he was treating me so... gently, almost like a small child.

"It'll be fine, just try not to push yourself too hard. There's just a lot, that's it. And they're not that visible from talking distance." He reassured.

I nodded. He gently grabbed my hand.

"Hey maybe after this day is over, we meet outside of the arena and, catch up?" Akatsuki asked smiling.

Akatsuki's P.O.V.

Oh please oh please say yes...

"Oh yeah sure!" She smiled. So pretty...

"Great, I'll leave you to rest. Nice meeting you properly Sylvia." I said before getting up.

"Wait!" She exclaimed grabbing my wrist. She was bright red and I probably was too. "C-Can you stay for a while. I've been having trouble falling asleep, so I just-"

"No no, it's fine. Just lye down. I'll stay here. Promise." I replied.

She sighed a breath of relief and she layed back on her bed and closer her eye. Her hand went into mine tightly.

I never let go.

And I never left until the day was over.

A/N: PHEW THAT WAS LONG!!!