The Contract

Chapter 6

When they stopped for the night, they camped near a river, as a cover to hide them. Levy stood in the back ground, watching them get rowdy and loud near the fire. If she didn't know any better, it was so that no one heard there ruckus, not as a 'cover'. Her eyes looked at the full moon for a moment, feeling its energy wrap around her body. Realizing it now, she hadn't let her body fully recover from the everything that had happened to her. The last time she did, was before she was separated from her mother. Though she knew someone had healed her, when she woke up in the tent. She was grateful for the push of healing, but her body needed more.

"Okay, everyone," Ezra said trying to get there attention, "HEY!"

Everyone looked at her now, causing her to huff. She had a strong aura as well, with red hair in a pony tail. Her brown eyes staring at everyone. "It's time for all women to clean up in the river."

Elfman laughed remarking, "Every one is a man here, Let's all take baths together! That's what men do!"

He pounds his buff chest, his white smile matched his hair. Levy blinks then, watching Cana and Mirajane give him a stern look. Mirajane is Elfman's sister, both with good looks. Mirajane had the blue eyes, which stood out in her long white hair. She is the person who knows everyone, and everything.

"Brother, stop with the manliness for now. Women and men are separate, so no, you can't see Evergreen naked."

Cana laughed, her purple eyes gleamed with laughter. She was a gypsie, who loved to drink for any occassion, and tell others there future. Levy couldn't help but smile as they joked with each other, and laughter filled the night air.

"You coming with us, to the River? You could probably use it."

Lucy walked toward her, smiling at her. Levy wanted to say yes, but she knew not to.

"No. I am afraid, I am more tired than anticipated."

Lucy opened her mouth to say something, but stopped.

"Okay." She simply nodded, "If you want to join us, we will be there for at least an hour."

Levy smiles slightly, nodding back. "Thank you."

She turns to walk away, but red eyes caught her attention. Gajeel was watching her, his red eyes solely on her, and she felt like nothing else existed, suddenly. Levy noticed every little thing about him now, and that startled her. She walks away knowing her face is pink, and the image of his face etched in her mind. His black long hair, seemed untamed, which matched the look in his eyes. The piercings on his face, had changed; there are only one on his nose today. Piercings above his eyes, replaced actual eyebrows, which intrigued her. She wondered where else did he have-? No! No.

I must be going crazy, to think about a man like that, she thought, as she realized she was about to jump up into a tree. Pausing, she sighs, leaning against it. Why am I so flustered?

Levy's mothers voice popped in her head then, "When you find someone fated, your body will know."

But he wasn't her fated, he couldn't be, Levy thought. She sits down against the tree then, trying to relax a bit. She needed to take things one step at a time. She needed to think, rest, and think some more. First thing's first, she needed to wait for everyone to fall asleep. Her body was tired, and so was her soul. With the Full moon out, it made perfect timing, so she could do what she needed to. She just had to be patient.

Levy listened as everyone walked to there tents, the used to be clamor was now whispers. Using, her abilities, she tracked each and everyone, making sure they were laying down. She puts her hands on the ground and whispers, "Can I borrow your earth sand-dust for a moment?" She moves her hands, scooping up dirt in her hand, before standing up. She starts to chant, softly in Arabic:

" amae thayiy bilia alhudu' walssakina alnnum walainsijam" (Hear Thee plea, Tranquility, serenity, harmony, and sleep)

The sand now shimmered in her hands while a gust of wind hit her back, causing the sand to scatter. Levy watched as the sand, touched the earth, causing a ripple effect. The sand-dust extended to the tents and areas around, as she waited patiently. Once the earth was silent once again, she makes her way to the river. I now have all night to do what I need to, she thought, though I know it won't take that long. Once she got to the river, she started to undress the bandages on her body, and walk right into the river. It was cold to her skin, but she loved it. When she was traveling, they only could use wash cloths on her body, which wasn't the same. Levy reveled that way the river felt, and how soothing it was.

She splashes in the water a bit, making noise and smiling. I forgot how fun this is, she thought, splashing around more. She chuckles before seeing herself reflected in the water, causing her to freeze. Touching her face, she thought, I think I am starting to look like you? Mom, she thought, are you up there? Or even watching me? She frowns at that thought. Of course she is watching me, Levy thought, and she is telling me to take care of myself. Levy stood there for a moment before taking a breathe then plunging into the water. Right at that moment, the water around her becomes iridescent and the weight of the water, increases. Good, thing everyone was sleep, she thought, feelings her whole body tingle. She opened her eyes then to see the light around her, and feel her body repair itself.

Thinking about the times she broke her bones, or the nerves she ripped, Levy never had time, to properly fix them. She was always running or hiding, and it made her feel useless. When Levy had her arm snapped, Lisanna cringed watching her put it back together, so she could heal. It was painful, and sometimes she didn't do it properly causing nerves to break. Moving her fingers as if testing, them, she stretches her whole body, hearing her body crack, and pop. She exhales her breath, before floating on her back to the top. The iridescent glow dissipated, and once again the stars illuminated the night sky. Levy wanted to stay in the water longer, but knew she needed sleep to finish the healing properly. Standing up, she turns to head out of the water, only to hear, "Holy shit."

Levy froze, her eyes connecting with Lucy's.