Lovely | Jerza One-shots

Little Problems

The guild doors slid wide open as Crime Sorciere made their way into the Fairy Tail guildhall. Cold air came rushing in from outside. While it wasn't winter, it was just one of those days where it was just cold. Everyone in the guild saw them, and also noted that they were short a member. They were walking, but seemed to be in a hurry regardless. They swiftly walked to the bar where Mirajane awaited their arrival. "Hello, it's been a while. Say, weren't there three of you?"

"Hi, Mira." Makarov, sensing the angst in Jellal's short greeting quickly looks up at the mage. "What can we do for you, my boy?"

Jellal looked over at Master Makarov. "One of our guild members has been missing for the past three days. We're still looking for her, but being as small as we are, we cover very little ground. All we know is she's around this area."

"I see. Well, come sit down and explain what happened."

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Some time later, Jellal and Ultear sat within the lively guildhall, drinking some warm drinks. It was late afternoon and they would've continued their search had some of the guild members not already formed small search parties to go look for her. So far nothing's turned up. He hasn't seen Erza, otherwise he would've sat at her table or be out searching alongside her. It was odd though, since according to Mirajane she wasn't out on a solo job. 

Both him and Ultear were exhausted from searching and they were exhausted with worry. They had been fighting against a dark guild when one of its members attacked her. She was shot with a giant beam of magic and when it disappeared she was gone. At first they thought the worst had happened to her but the dark guild member informed them that she was in a disoriented state somewhere near the town of Magnolia. And that somewhere could very well be inside its surrounding forests. They traveled a day to reach the town and searched for her within the forest the day after that. Quite clearly their searched ended up in vain. After they couldn't find her the next morning they turned to Fairy Tail for help. So now, it was just a matter of waiting. 

Jellal doubted that his nervousness would cease but if Erza were here he was sure he would at least have some peace of mind. Not that it mattered since she came running in. She displayed  alarm in every way. She was carrying something in her arms, and from the deep shade of pink both Jellal and Ultear had an idea.

"Mira, I need a warm blanket asap! Bisca, I need your help right away! Prepare a crib inside the infirmary. Wendy, go get Porlyusica." Erza ran to the bar counter and Jellal and Ultear approached her. She seemingly didn't notice them until he was right beside her.

"Erza, what's going on?!" Jellal asked concerned. Erza looked at him with alarm then turned to Mira for the blanket.

"I'm glad you're here! Follow me." Erza walked up the steps hurriedly. Jellal and Ultear followed on her heels. "It would've been a pain to have to track you down and contact you. So I'm glad."

They entered the infirmary, where Bisca had managed to put up a cradle within a few minutes. Erza nodded as thanks and put the person in her arms inside the cradle. To barely any of the Crime Sorciere members' surprise, it was Meredy. Only... as a baby?!

Erza wrapped the girl's blue cloak tighter around her then put the blanket around her as well. She turned to her guild's members. Then she let out a big breath. "Sorry, for the panic. I didn't think I'd see you guys so quickly though. Considering you're presence in Fairy Tail, I'm going to assume you know what happened to her."

They nodded, letting her continue. "Great. You guys can tell me on the way down. I've some supplies I need Bisca's help with."

"Aside for that though, how did you find her?" Jellal asked bluntly.