The Memories Of Loving You

Chapter 3

Chapter 3 - His Name

Today I'm pleased to be walking on my own two feet again. Ever since that unfortunate stumble with that man, my legs have been put out of commission. But, thanks to my speedy recovery, I am now allowed to have use of my limbs.

The first course of action for me is to make it out of the infirmary, asap. But as I try to make my escape, a hand quickly stops me.

"Where are you going?" Porlyusica's stern voice asks. She grabs my arm in a vice-like grip, closing the door that I had just opened.

"I just wanted to try and walk up the stairs..." I respond quietly. "I've recovered completely from my injuries. Surely you can let me see the rest of the guild!"

Porlyusica contemplates my statement before answering sternly. "...I will allow you to go up these steps and into the guildhall, where you will sit down and not move until I get you! And no further! Understood?"

"Y-yes, ma'am!"

Porlyusica turns to the table she has been sitting at since the morning. She picks up a small object and turns back to me. "Here, take this. Use it if you get light-headed." She throws a small bottle of black liquid to me. I catch it and place it gingerly into my pants pocket. I look up just in time to see a pair of brown boots come flying in my direction. I catch the shoes quickly before they slam into my face. "And put some shoes on, will you!"

With happiness in my heart, I pull on the boots, fling open the door and make my way, with caution, up the wooden steps to the guildhall.

Once I reach the top of the flight of stairs, I am out of breath. My legs are aching, but, no matter the pain, I manage to reach my intended location. As I look around the guildhall, I see eyes all fixed on me, and I immediately regret my decision on coming up here as I slowly back away.

"Siara?" A familiar voice shouts my name across the silent hall. I look around to try and spot the person from whom the sound came. It turns out that the voice is Lucy's. She stands alongside Natsu and Mira and several new faces. Lucy walks towards me with lips raised in a pleasant smile.

"Lucy, who is this?" A red-haired woman questions worriedly. She places an intimidating hand onto the hilt of her blade as she moves forward. 

"It's okay! She's a friend," Lucy announces to the guild. A few grunts are heard from several of them as they lower their guards. Slowly but surely the once scared and angry faces turn into pleasant but confused ones. They all move in on me and start introducing themselves. Well, at least those who are brave enough to do so.

"Hey there, I'm Levy. It's nice to meet you!" a short, beautifully blue-haired girl smiles sweetly at me.

"Hi, my name is Wendy, and this is my friend, Carle," another blue-haired girl, younger this time, comes up to me. She waves to me as I observe a white-haired cat peer over the young girl's shoulder. The cat appears to be clothed like a small human being, which intrigues me considerably.

"Erza. Nice to meet you," a scarlet-haired woman with sharp eyes comes over to my side. She smiles politely to me and holds out an armoured hand. I take it and shake it respectfully.

"It's nice to meet you, I'm Gray," a black-haired male introduces. I try my best to avert my eyes from his bare torso. "Don't be alarmed by Juvia over there, she's nothing to worry about. But, I'd keep your distance regardless ." He points across the room to a woman with long blue hair, hiding behind a request board. Her eyes narrow at me for a few moments before I quickly avert my gaze.

"I'm happy!" another cat, blue this time, peeks over Natsu's shoulder. I jump ever-so-slightly at the voice as I stare into the cat's bright, round eyes. The corner of my lip tugs up into an amused smile.