Zervis: PURITY (Book 2)

Chapter 7: A Whole New League For Judgement

Normal POV

Mavis locked herself in her room after today's event. She never felt so used in her entire life. It was her fault in the first place. She knew Zeref was this kind of man, she knew he was trouble, she knew he was just using her yet she deliberately fell for him. It was nobody's fault but her...she fell for him. Mavis buried her face into the pillow. Thinking about her past with Zeref, it made her feel disgusted now than before. How he violated her, how her body would react, and how she even loved his ways. Mavis shuddered at the thought of her loving it.

A knock on the door made her wipe away her tears. "Mavis!" Yelled Lucy from the other side.
"W..what?!" She stuttered from her sobbing.
"Are you okay?" She obviously heard Mavis' sobs.
"I...I'm fine..." Lucy knows she isn't. Locking her room and sobbing was already a sign of hurt. Lucy didn't want o push it, she knew Mavis needs some space.
"Well...okay...I'm just gonna drop these out here for you..." Lucy laid whatever she held was put in front of Mavis' doorstep then left.
"W..what..is it?" Mavis didn't hear an answer. Lucy must have walked away. She was curious as to what it was. Mavis' wobbling body slowly walked to the door. Unlocking it, she was met with a big rose bouquet with the same height as Mavis. Her eyes grew big at the sight. These flowers looked fresh, beautiful...and very expensive. She read the letter attached to the bottom.

Happy Valentines Day

-Zeref

Mavis bit her bottom lip. She carried the bouquet all the way down to the kitchen. Seeing Lucy wasn't there, she quickly ran out to the backyard and threw the gift in the bonfire well. Mavis' lit the match and waited as the fire erupted, burning the roses to ashes. She stood there watching the beautiful roses wilt into nothingness. The smoke from outside alarmed Lucy, who was in her room. Running out, she met Mavis outside just standing there watching the fire burn out.

"Mavis...I get that you are angry at him but you didn't need to burn the flo-" Lucy was cut off.
"I'm not angry!" That shut her up. Mavis inhaled and exhaled. "I'm furious..." Her voice softened but her heart was still hurting.
"I know-"
"No! You don't know..."
"And I'll never know unless you tell me...l" Lucy walked over to her and hugged her little sister.
"please Sis, just...drop it okay?" Mavis' toned changed from yells to whispers.
"If you're hurting, then tell me...keeping it in will only hurt you even more. It will consume you...please don't let it..." Says Lucy as she rubbed Mavis' back up and down. Mavis broke down in tears. She hugged her sister and told her about what happened.

But Mavis was stupid enough ...to not tell Lucy EVERYTHING. As of now, Lucy thinks that this is just the cliche 'jerk-who-didn't-look-like-he's-in-love-but-was-secretly-in-love-with-the-girl' kind of love story. Mavis only listened to Lucy's fantasies and how Zeref must feel something for her. In all honesty, Mavis wished that Lucy was right...because she did want Zeref to feel the same way. But that feeling is over now. She clearly knows what he wants...and this time, she is not going down without a fight.

Later that night...

Invel walked in the luxurious double doors of Alvarez Island Center Building. When he entered, the atmosphere around him felt off. His eyes trailed to the people walking pass him and the people working all around him. What was this feeling? Noticing the unnatural behavior, Invel realized what had just happened. He didn't think twice to walk-run straight to the elevator to the top floor. He was very cautious as to not startle the living threat in the building.
"Your Highness..." Invel immediately went inside the office without even knocking. Like he would knock in the first place. He was faced with a very silent Zeref. He noticed that the office was darker than his usual color scheme. This time, the darkness was mixed with gloominess. There was no answer to his call. "Your Highness?" Invel walked towards Zeref's desk, to see that he wasn't even there. The crunching sound of pastry caught his ears. He turned to the side to see Zeref sitting comfortably on the office's living room area. His body leaned against the velvet red furniture, typing away with whatever work he was doing while his laptop laid perfectly still on his lap. Invel walked over to his silent sanctuary. "Your Highness?"