Oncoming Storm (Fairy Tail)

Chapter 15

Two days until the Guild Gala, and Kayla found herself on a train with some others of the guild heading to Crocus, the capitol of Fiore and the place where the Guild Gala was going to be held. They were going to get there early so they could have something time to relax and wonder around the city before the gala. And Kayla was very excited to go to Crocus, she's always heard of the 'Flower Blooming Capitol' but she had never been to it herself.

Glancing at Evergreen, their eyes met before Kayla quickly looked away and out the window. Ever since the incident where Evergreen saw her scars, the older mage had tried to get more of an answer out of her— asking about Kayla's past before she joined the guild, trying to trick Kayla into giving her an answer, and even threatening to tell the others about the scars. But Kayla was sure not to spill anything, just repeating the same thing each time. It's a reminder.

Aside from the slight tension between her and Evergreen, the train ride was bearable, and they arrived at Crocus safe and sound. As she was walking with the rest of the Thunder Legion out of the train, Natsu ran by, pushing past them with his mouth covered. Behind her, Kayla heard Laxus scoff and mutter something about Natsu 'not being able to hide his weakness'.

Stepping off the train, Kayla took a breath of fresh air, the slight stomach churning she was feeling fading into nothing. The air held the sickly sweet scent of the flowers that were on almost ever street and in front of practically ever shop. The scents of wizards mingled with the flowers, the diverse scents making Kayla feel relaxed.

"Let's head to the inn." Laxus said, stepping off the train and started walking straight out of the station.

The walk was quiet, as all of their walks were, but it gave Kayla the chance to admire her surroundings. Crocus did live up to it's nickname as the 'Flower Blooming Capitol', everywhere she looked stunning flowers were sprouting and adding color to the town, making it overflow with color and life.

The inn they were going too wasn't too far from the station, they were staying at the Honeybone inn with some other members of other guilds. Getting rooms for each of them was simple. They did their usual arrangements, Kayla and Evergreen, Freed and Bickslow, and Laxus in his own room. Once their rooms were payed for and they set their stuff down, they all moved to do their own thing.

Kayla decided that she wanted to wonder the capitol a bit and see everything she could. Strolling down the street she watched the people passing her by, she watched the children running around with each other, laughing without a care in the world.

"People might see us." A familiar hushed voice said.

"Aw, come on. There's nobody around." Someone else answered, the voice familiar to Kayla as well.

"B-but we- I- you-" The first person stuttered.

"Wow. Get a room you two." Kayla said, turning into an alleyway and seeing two familiar girls standing there.

"K-Kayla!" April squeaked, her face turning redder than it already was.

"Still as sneaky as ever, Kay." Valorie said with her arms crossed and her cheeks turning slightly pink.

Kayla chuckled as she walked up to the two, "Sorry, but I couldn't help it."

April covered her face in embarrassment and Valorie just grinned. "Yeah, well I guess I forgive you."

"Aw, thanks. I feel so forgiven." Kayla teased, "How about we get out of the shadows and talk somewhere more suited for a conversation." She suggested.

April and Valorie agreed and the three of them headed to a nearby cafe, sitting at a table outside. They had each ordered a drink for themselves.

"So, Fairy Tail, huh?" Valorie said, leaning forwards, "How'd you manage that feat?"