A/N: Hey guys! I'm going to spend this chapter and a little bit of the next chapter on stuff before we get to X782. I still want to develop our character a bit more, along with everyone else. Also, I forgot to mention this, I sometimes get really paranoid to the point where I just try to isolate myself so I can calm down. This becomes more relevant in this chapter.
Y/N = your name
"Talking"
'thinking or voice in head'
"Beast talking/Demonic voice"
[Y/N's POV]
I woke up to the sound of the someone outside the door. Although I'm in the guild's infirmary, I should be relaxed. However, I can't be certain whether or not the person on the other side of the door is friendly or not. I leap out of the bed making as little noise as possible. I prepare to fight whoever is on the other side.
The door opens and as it turns out, Erza was the person on the other side of the door. I only slightly relaxed at the sight of her. Seeing her usual stoic face made me relive a memory in my head.
*Flashback*
The group was asking me questions after Lisanna introduced me to them. I saw Erza getting vexed by something when she suddenly snapped.
Erza: "Why won't you speak with your voice?! I demand that you speak right now!"
Y/N: *nonsense noise*
*Flashback End*
Reliving that moment made me start to panic. I felt my hands starting to shake. I knew for certain that she will want me to talk. I can't though, I'm too nervous. I was only able to talk while fighting because I had to rid myself of my emotions, but I hate the feeling I get when I do that. What am I going to do....
Erza: *stern Erza voice* "Good morning Y/N. I enjoyed your fight yesterday. It was quite impressive. However it also brought up some questions."
Y/N: *nods and gestures for Erza to continue*
Erza: "Tch. I know you can talk Y/N. You're not fooling anyone. We know you aren't mute."
Y/N: 'I never said I was mute! All of you decided to assume something that isn't true.' *slowly nods head*
Erza: *growing more annoyed* "C'mon Y/N, just talk. I'd rather not have this take any longer than it should."
Y/N: 'Where is Elementium or Lisanna when I need them." *makes shaky hand gestures telling her to just ask the questions*
Erza: *On the verge of snapping* "Just.... talk.... It's not that hard."
Y/N: 'Says you! You're not the one who gets nervous to the point they go mute!'
I suddenly remembered I had my notepad and pen on the table next to the bed. I quickly gesture for Erza to wait a second and I jot something down on the notepad and show her.
Y/N: *writing* I never said I was mute. And just go on and ask the questions. It'll be a lot faster if you just ask them now instead of arguing over trying to get me to talk.
I just look at Erza's face (i.e. the nose) and waited for her response.
Erza: *growls slightly* Fine. One, what happened during the fight? It looks like you lost all your emotions when you fought Natsu. Two, where did those magic circles come from? I didn't see you place any down during the match. Three, how strong are you actually? Finally, if you're not mute then why won't you just talk normally?"

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