31A/N: Sup guys, wiErD here. As promised, here's the second chapter for you all. Hope ya like it.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything from the two except for my own plots. All goes to their respective owners or singers or artists. Yeah... just gonna keep mentioning them until I finish.
- Light -
A dark world surrounding her very self.
The endless space of nothingness first entered her visions. An infinite black sky, a bottomless abyss and an endless horizon which no eye can see the very end.
How did she end up here?
Her memories reminded her of a beautiful landscape. A free world governed with life, unlike hers. A dream she longed to achieve to see with her very own eyes.
So why was she in this eternal void of darkness?
She didn't know as her heart tells her so.
Just when she was starting to see the light of that new world, why would she fall in this dark and lonely place?
It's like the same to her own world―only this time, there was no tablet for her to change this scenery.
...
Different negative thoughts circled her head as she laid down her knees, hugging them tightly in tears. Sadness occupied her heart and soul as if the darkness gradually eats her away into oblivion.
She didn't do anything wrong―
So why did she have to suffer like this?
More questions surfaced inside her mind, battling her actions like a neverending storm. She remained composed as she kept it all into herself, though it's hardly noticeable due to the tears appearing in her eyes.
They fall like clear drops into the dark.
It was then her desperate words came into light.
"Please... I-I don't want this..."
...
Her voice quivered in fear of the darkness surrounding her. The pain that she felt inside her heart grows ever stronger the longer she stays in this place. She wanted someone to end it.
"I don't want to be alone... Someone..."
...
Her words continuously muffled along with the sobs that go in between. There was no one around her to respond. Nothing but the silence that filled the atmosphere around this world.
She knew there won't be any kind of hope for her in this situation. She thought she would be ready to face her future and acknowledge her own loneliness but it seemed like it wasn't like that. Her frightened state simply betrayed that thought.
Even though the words she took hold from her father was a sign of support to face her reality, the long bearing feeling of being isolated from everything is just too much for her to handle. She needed someone to hold against those painful thoughts.
"Someone... help me..."
...
Her last words echoed faintly across the darkness.
And a tear from her eyes dropped from her face as it made a long splash that echoed through the silence of this world.
Her head buried deep beneath her arms that kept her legs close like a frightened child. She sat there alone as the silence comforted her. She closed her eyes, disregarding the tears that continued to streak down to her cheeks along with her muffled sobs.
...
It was then, a small ray of light penetrated through the thick of darkness. Something that immediately caught her attention as she slowly lifted her head and gazed at it in surprise.
It was her sign of hope.
Her tears stopped almost immediately and the weighing sadness slowly begins to disappear from her heart. A sudden longing replaces it as she slowly stood up from her seat and began to walk towards it.
She lifted up her left hand, wanting to touch it for the first time. A sense of warmth finally embraces her body once more―something similar she felt back then before losing her consciousness.
The darkness behind her slowly crumbles as the light grew bright. The blinding rays obscured her eyes to see what lies beyond.
Little by little, it eventually took hold of everything, cleansing her world in a sea of light much brighter and hopeful than what she used to imagine back in her own paradise.
Her eyes slowly began to close at the sudden invasion of drowsiness.
Though in the midst of that process, a series of images surfaced right before her very eyes.
A memory that she found unfamiliar...
A man's back... A scaly scarf wrapped around his neck... And strands of pink hair that fluttered in the wind.
She remembered.
It was the source of the warmth that soothed her to sleep after all that pain.
Her mind finally felt at ease. She gave in to the warmth that carried her away from the darkness―that carried her away from her loneliness.
..
..
The sight of a wooden ceiling first entered to her vision as Rin slowly woke up from her sleep. Her eyes flickered themselves open, trying to overcome the still dwelling sleepiness inside her body.
Her face remained calm and peaceful. Her lips were partially left open as her faint breaths blow out from her system after taking a deep breath. Her body laid on a bed with a pair of pillows and a blanket to cover her body. She embraced the soft cushion of the furniture as she calmly laid down for a few minutes.
...
'Where... Where am I?' She mentally asked herself since there was no one around to answer. She knew that from the start since she wasn't able to talk to anybody but herself.
But that question soon sprung her awake.
With a sudden realization, Rin immediately sat up straight on her bed in shock. Her eyes stared right at her covered feet as she remembered her recent memories.
'A dream?'
She described it when she found herself in a dark world alone―almost at the brink of despair until a mysterious light shown her the path and then...
...
The glimpses of her last memories when she was still awake resurfaced. She had no recollection of those memories but one thing's for certain.
Someone carried her away from that place.
To further prove her evidence, her eyes now finally shifted away from her lower part and gazed at the unfamiliar room around her. A couple of glass windows are seen across the room, each lining up to the beds placed in front of them. The sunlight penetrated through the hollow glass and displayed its magnificent rays while also indicating the start of an early morning.
The chirping sounds of birds soon entered her ears.
―Something she didn't hear in a long time. Or rather, it's something she heard for the first time ever in her whole life.
She glanced about to one of the windows where she could locate the source of the noise. A sense of shock and awe overflowed her as she saw them with her very own eyes. Just like the ones she read from the books her father provided her during her time in the simulated world, their appearance is almost similar.
Their merry high-pitched sounds within their nest resounded through her ears as they bathe in the warmth of the light outside.
After that, she then turned her attention towards the interior of the room once more. Another set of beds were seen lined up beside her own.
Everything seems to be human-made. The structure of the wooden furniture seen around the place very much alike which only made her certain to think in realization.
...
Quickly settling her blanket sheet away from her feet, Rin scrambled to the floor and tried to stand properly. Surprisingly, her body was in good shape as it was the same when she walked around the simulation. Also, she took a good look on her current features as she found herself slightly taller in the process.
'Strange...'
Her words directed themselves over to her developed body. She never really taken heed of the rest of her body as she was only focused on seeing the reflection of herself at that time on her ship. Seeing herself a bit developed than her usual self is kinda surprising.
Not to mention, her body doesn't seem that weak anymore as she was able to move around quite easily without feeling weary as a result.
Her clothes were also worn anew. She wore a simple white dress top with short frills just a few inches below her shoulders. A light brown short is adorned for her lower body part which fits exactly right for her size.
Clearly, these weren't hers.
Rin gave a few tests on her grown body as she tried walking slowly across the aisle. Her bare feet touched the hard wooden floor, feeling the cold of a real object for the first time. She gave a slight flinch in response to the foreign ground but she quickly adapted to it.
A nervous feeling soon washed over her as she finally made to the door leading outside.
...
She was unsure what to do once she opened it. A lot of things popped into her mind, thinking of what to expect afterward. A mix of excitement and uncertainty filled in her until her mind finally decided.
She turned on the knob where her hand was placed and gently pushed the door open.
Her eyes blinked in surprise as the outside led her to another larger portion of the place. A wide corridor stretches far from both sides, each having a flight of stairs leading down. It seemed like she is currently standing on the second floor but that isn't the reason behind her moment of shock.
The interior of the huge hall can be seen from above. Multiple sets of long tables and chairs were lined up in an orderly fashion with a space at the center, leading towards a huge door located at the end and to some sort of a bar counter on the other end.
There were still no signs of people yet within the area as the silence lingered throughout the atmosphere.
Rin moved again once more, making her way over to the ledge to take a better look. The ceiling above is adorned with huge sturdy wooden planks that serve as the place's roof structure against the heat outside. Other wooden pillars stood in some places, attached with intricate lamps serving as light for the dark.
Several more windows plastered on the each side and Rin could only look in amazement of such a place.
She never saw a place of something this medieval in her life though there are some things that weren't exactly part of the medieval culture but it still surprised her nonetheless.
After a few minutes, she proceeded downstairs. This time, she was able to take a full glimpse of the place as she saw the bar counter with different plates, and other utensils lined up in a huge wall behind. A set of bar stools lay standing before the counter as she slowly walked further and examined them.
Her curiosity of the place lingered as she dragged herself to touch the surface of the bar in wonder. There was not a shred of dust left as if it was cleaned properly... and recently.
Her fingers trailed along as she walked to the other side, feeling the smooth surface.
Surely, these were made for people like her but...
―She glanced around and even towards the huge doors with a deep frown.
'No one's here...'
A sense of depression washed over her as she felt the very same thing ever since she got out of her own world. It is as if her loneliness kept mocking her feelings of hope in every way possible that she could even barely think about wanting to see someone like her.
She thought about giving up until a voice soon cut through her train of thought.
...
"Ara... You're already awake?" A sweet voice declared, presumably behind her as soon as someone saw her standing near the bar counter.
It was her first time hearing someone else's voice...
...A voice of another person.
She quickly turned around to see if she didn't mishear those words. Her eyes soon gazed at a woman standing behind her.
A woman whose height is almost as similar to hers; her being slightly taller than her just a few inches. Her hair is white with a couple of strands cascading both over to her shoulders and back. One thing caught her eye was her bangs being tied upwards, showing her forehead in the process.
A pair of blue orbs occupy her eyes and a sweet smile was seen transitioned on her lips as she looked at her in relief. She happens to be wearing some sort of a waitress outfit and her actions are comparably similar to that of a neat and elegant lady.
Rin failed for a good response, seemingly overwhelmed at the fact that there's really someone out here other than her. It's her first time seeing someone like her so the shock definitely caused her to stutter.
The woman showed a calmer smile, seeing that she didn't reply right away.
"Are you okay?" She asked again which this time, caught her attention to finally speak to her.
"E-Eh?" Came the stuttered response.
"Hmm... It seems like your body is in good condition but are you really alright to be walking around? You're not tired, aren't you?" The woman approached her, leaning her head sideways as she checks her current condition.
Seeing how she was being asked directly, Rin couldn't help to avoid the question so she spoke.
"I-It's alright! I-I'm fine!" She replied frantically as if not wanting to let the woman worry any further.
Her response somehow relieved the white-haired waitress as she stopped checking and gave a warm smile.
"I see... That's good. Well, the place isn't exactly open at the moment but you can settle down if you want. It'll be a matter of time before everyone arrives here." She proceeded to head over to the counter and started tending to her duties, leaving the brunette standing near one of the bar stools, seemingly in a daze.
Rin eventually snapped back to her own mind as she turned around to the woman behind her with more pressing matters onto her own hands.
"W-Wait! Where am I? How did I end up here?"
"Oh, I suppose he should be the one answering that since he carried you all the way here to get you treated right away. He never told me about anything yet so I don't know about it. He took off just recently to do some jobs but I guess it might take awhile before he comes back, though." She explained which somehow got Rin breathing a sigh of relief for some reason.
"Ah, I see..."
'So it wasn't a dream after all... This is real...''
"I didn't catch your name by the way." The woman beside her began to ask.
"R-Rin..."
"Oh, I see... I'm Mirajane by the way. Nice to meet you." The woman called Mirajane reached out a handshake. Rin felt dumbfounded at the exchange as she stared at her hand as if it's something new.
After all, she never conversed with another human before for like eight years and mostly spent her time alone, creating her own imagination in the virtual world.
To see someone that is real right in front of her and the actions they made pretty much confused her at first.
"Is something wrong?" Mirajane asked worriedly but Rin managed to snap out of her trance and nervously reached her own hand as well.
"A-Ah, no... Nothing's wrong."
The feeling of touching someone else's hand became a new experience for her. It only confirmed that she was not alone in this world.
That there are many people like her outside.
A wish she thought would never come after finding herself in the true reality of her situation back at the ship is finally here in her eyes.
This place, this world... It's nothing like she'd ever seen before. She never believed of other worlds since hers was already destroyed a long time ago. Yet here she is, living and breathing in a world she didn't know with people like her.
The world where everything is real.
It's not an illusion anymore...
Finally letting go of her hand, Rin soon glanced around in her surroundings, seemingly calmed down as she tried examining the place she had her curiosity on.
"What is this place?" She asked mindfully.
"This is Fairy Tail... Our guild to be exact." As if the unfamiliar term quickly sunk inside her thoughts so she could only ask in confusion.
"Fairy... Tail?"
"Ah, yes... You know, the name of the guild here in Magnolia. Did you know it?" Mirajane asked. Her approach seems to catch on pretty quick to her confusion, seeing how she was able to notice it just by looking at her expression.
"U-Uh... I-I don't know..."
"Oh, then might you be a traveler from afar? We rarely had any guests that don't know our guild around Fiore so I assume that you're not from here." Mirajane deduced, placing a finger on her chin as she pondered about her.
"Fiore? What's that?"
"Umm... It's the name of the country here in Ishgar. You know, our continent?"
Despite all the brief explanations, Rin barely knew everything on this world. A very puzzled look occupied her face as she tried to sink in the new information. Aside from being overjoyed to see humans once more, she never expected to see herself without any extensive knowledge of the foreign world she is in.
At this point, she could only ask.
"S-Sorry, I don't know what this is about..." She answered honestly. A deep frown traced down to her lips as her uncertainty begun to build up.
On the other hand, Mirajane pondered deeply about the girl's situation.
"Hmm, maybe you lost your memories?"
―But Rin had a perfect recollection of her memories so she quickly reacted in defense.
"A-Ah, no... It's not like that! I just don't know where I am... I was just walking outside a forest and then..." She tried to recall her recent memories as hard as she could at a time when she was released from the simulation to the part where she was swallowed in a sea of light just a few hours after that.
And then, she came into this world without any sort of explanation. She even remembered her crashed ship in some forest and her last moments before passing out.
Juggling her memories slowly began to make her head hurt.
"A-Are you alright?!" Mirajane noticed her distress, fearing that her injuries might return.
"I-I'm alright... I just remembered something..." Rin reassured while clutching her head with one hand before letting go as soon as the pain subsided.
"As I thought, you're still recovering. I think you should give yourself a little bit more time to rest. When Natsu brought you here, your body was in a really bad shape. I had to put a lot of effort to return you back to normal. I thought it was a disease but it was just a very strong fatigue..." Mirajane sighed, giving another worried look as she placed both her hands on her waist.
"Natsu?" Rin asked the unfamiliar name.
"Ah, he's the one who found you and brought you here... Apparently, he's out at the moment so you'll have to wait around a little while longer if you want to see him."
"I see... Does that mean... there are others around?" She asked curiously. Mirajane drew a rather quizzical look.
"I don't know what you mean about others but there are a lot of people here in this town. If you want, I could give you a tour around town just in case you want to go outside." She suggested but Rin gave a wave of denial in response.
"It's alright... I think I can handle on my own."
"Oh, alright."
Rin bowed in respect as she watched the bar waitress walk to the back of the counter to prepare something. She then turned her attention towards the huge doors at the other side of the hall. Leaving the bar counter, Rin proceeded towards it. Her silent footsteps remained unheard as she looked back at the bar counter to see any sign of the barmaid.
Confirming her lack of presence, she proceeded to slowly open the guild doors leading outside. The light surrounded her vision as she finally took her first step to the outside world.
...A scenery she portrayed as beautiful.
No words could describe her astonishment of the sight before her as she looked over to the peaceful town called Magnolia. She never imagined of such a place back in her simulated world. The towering buildings that line up with each other captivated her and the long stretch of the stone-built roads caught her attention.
Not only that, a couple of bystanders walked past by her as they walked to their different places to start their morning. The cluttering sound of their footwear filled the serene atmosphere and the continued chirping of the birds gave a sweet feeling in the start of the day.
It's something she didn't expect to see in her own morning sessions.
And now... right before her very eyes, Rin could only feel joy and astonishment as a result.
Her bare feet touched the cold ground but it didn't concern her much. The bright rays of the sun from above made her shield her eyes for a moment before finally gazing back to the already busy town. Warmth spread through her body as she bathes continuously within it.
A lot of people just like her wandered in every direction like a sea of crowds―some others are small children running around the busy town, playing with their fellow friends.
A sight that she closely gazed in amazement as if it was the most wonderful thing she ever saw in her whole life. Their joyful atmosphere and their cheerful smiles captivated her. She longed for all these kinds of moments in her wishes.
She's been living with her own loneliness for such a long time. And to see herself being surrounded with so many things that define happiness and joy in the company of others simply made her happy.
Of course, she didn't stop there.
Rin slowly dragged her feet further towards the street to take a closer look at the magnificent town before her. Even the distant mountains over the horizon are just as fascinating as the town itself. A couple of curious-looking shops and buildings caught her attention that she almost completely forgot about looking any further in front of her.
"MOVE IT!"
A warning shout soon caught her attention along with a rumbling sound towards the ground as Rin looked to her right, spotting a horse carriage ridden by a man carrying some goods behind it.
It was then she realized what the man was shouting at her meant. She was standing in the middle of its path which caused her to panic as she quickly stumbled herself forward to avoid the moving carriage.
It almost hit her in the process if not for her adrenaline kicking up almost immediately towards the impending danger.
Miraculously, she escaped just in time as soon as the cart rode past her. She could hear the driver's faint complaints until it faded into the distance. But that isn't her matter right now as she kept stumbling forward after taking such a risk and accidentally bumped into another person.
"S-Sorry!" Rin immediately pulled back once more, getting as much distance as she can from the people she bumped into and also to the presence of other people near her.
However, she failed to look from her back and once again―bumping into another person again.
"Hey, watch it!"
"I-I'm sorry!" She frantically apologized as she distanced herself from the person.
Unfortunately, she never realized that she was now pushed further to the streets where a lot of people walked in different directions on her surroundings. Rin immediately felt lost at the sea of people as she could see them going into pairs or even in groups that made it hard for her to find her way back.
Panic immediately overshadowed her expression as she tried to walk her way through the thick crowd in hopes of going back to the guild but it only caused her to get lost even further deep to the town's busy streets.
As a result, she could only make for a sprint to force her way out of the confusion. A couple of bystanders gazed at her fleeting figure as she ran in bare feet alone. Even some just begun to wonder in curiosity due to her unfamiliar face.
On the other hand, Rin blindly pressed on further towards the town as she kept bumping into people in which she quickly apologized afterward.
She didn't know what to do.
Not only she was lost on her way back to the guild, she was also having a hard time finding a place to lead her presence away from prying eyes.
As much as she wanted to explore, she couldn't stand the sight of other people looking at her in curiosity.
"Oh, hello there... Are you lost or something?"
"I-Iya, I'm not lost! S-Sorry for bothering you!" Rin's voice quivered and her speech was speeding fast to avoid many conversations as possible. She didn't make contact with the person and continued running away without looking.
Seriously, this is really making her hard to think straight.
Being overwhelmed with a lot of people in such a busy place stressed her out a bit as she ran past them without looking back.
...
After blindly walking past through random people around the street, Rin finally made a stop to rest herself in a nearby tree located at the center of the town. The place was covered with a grassy slope as a large tree is seen planted at the center of it, providing a shade for any person who happened to be around the area.
She was the first one to take refuge as she breathed a huge sigh of relief before leaning towards it. She rested her back before sliding herself down to sit in exhaustion.
For the first time ever, she calmed down.
Multiple thoughts occupied her head.
'I'm not dreaming, aren't I?'
She confirmed her question inwardly, recalling the moments that she was able to meet a lot of people. This is no doubt a real thing. The sensations she felt after waking up into this world brought her joy and even her interactions with them despite being short and accidental all proved that the people here in this world are very true.
A warm smile traced back to her lips as she wistfully looked above where the countless leaves and branches shielded her figure from the bright light.
"I'm... not alone."
That she could finally say to herself. Years of spending her time in her virtual world questioned her own existence. The future that she longingly pursued for years has finally come. It was not easy to endure the seemingly irreplaceable loneliness. The suffering that she had been going through all this time almost caused her to give up but now, she finally found it...
...A future that she kept on believing.
A new day where she would find her happiness along with these wonderful things.
―With this wonderful world.
She looked turned her gaze towards the tall tree behind her and stood beside it. She lifted her hand to touch it and felt it for the first time in her own true self. The rugged surface of its trunk was processed inside her mind.
A familiar memory resurfaced inside her mind as her lips curved downward, forming a smile.
"I missed this feeling."
The sensations were similar but this one felt really natural for her and that she now finds herself unable to control it anymore. The tablet was already long gone and she already no longer has any power to draw anything for her own creation.
Truth be told, she missed herself playing around her own world but she was more content to live here in this world without having any help anymore.
"Ah, I need to return to the guild soon."
Her mouth opened just as the realization strikes her. She rested in the shade for a few minutes and eventually regained her composure while at it. She still has to meet the person who brought her here. Mirajane might be worried for her since she took off without telling her so.
She should've taken her advice before going outside.
All this tiring walk would've been avoided if she had someone who was familiar with the town right by her side.
"From what I remember, the guild used to be this tall..."
She started her pace, leaving the small park while keeping her head slightly pointing upwards. Her face adopting a pondering look, recalling the size of the guild inside her head before picturing it in her vision.
The town's streets are still littered with people as the day begins to start. The sun was already up from the mountains and the activities became more prominent than ever.
Rin steeled herself as she looked at the crowd's sheer number. Her anxiety returned.
It was more populated than ever. Even for a town like this, it looked like a major city by comparison of its number of people. Businesses started early to attract their daily customers. Noises filled the air around Magnolia as the lively cheers of the people took place.
Rin delivered a huge breath, preparing herself once more. She was so preoccupied with getting a quiet place as possible that she didn't even have the time to glance at the town's bustling streets.
She stood solely on her feet like a child waiting to face her challenge on her own. Her expression, now turned into a determined one mirrors the same decision as her heart that set to face her agitation once and for all.
"Here goes..."
Imparting those words to the air, Rin stepped within the crowd.
...
The sound of footsteps filled her ears along with the unclear conversations from other people. She meekly kept her figure as unnoticed as it is, seeing both of her feet kept locked as she strode off past strangers.
It was more like an avoidance of contact from other people. Rin was obviously cautious of herself around them since she never once spoke to any of them except Mirajane. Basically, it's just a matter of trust since she had no one to talk to in this town.
The anxiety she felt was kept in place as she tried to glance for the tall building around her sights.
Some of the structures often shadow the other buildings behind them which make it hard for the brunette to locate the exact building that she once came into.
At this point, she would have to ask someone for directions.
It's not like she was scared of doing so but rather the unease she would always have when approaching other people. Years of living alone made her so shy that even a small movement of a person's arm might get her alerted in the process―although it never occurred to Mirajane when they first talked.
Rin mentally sighed.
She kept her decision to press forward instead of asking for help. She was determined to find it on her own as this would be one of her experiences of getting used to this world without someone's help.
A few more minutes of trudging along the streets, Rin encountered a lot of places around town such as the river that separates the town into two parts. Several stone bridges were built to connect them and small boats mounted by people, mostly fishermen, rowed below along the stream.
A couple of conjoined buildings caught her eyes; most of them looking like residential ones due to the number of people seen on the windows.
The streets don't contain a lot of people. In fact, only a few of them can be seen wandering around despite the height of the morning. Rin walked along the path as she could hear several people at their open doors, chatting with each other to pass time.
BANG*
A loud sound of a door banging open, caught her attention as Rin stared at the small commotion a few meters in front of her. A woman probably at the same age as her ran outside, seemingly in a hurry. The most distinctive feature she could see from the woman was her blonde hair fluttering behind her back.
A frantic yell can be heard from her as she tried for a sprint.
"Oh, crap! I'm so late!"
"Oooiii! No running in the apartment!"
"Sorry, Ms. Landlady!"
Another woman emerged from the unbolted door. This time, it was a middle-aged woman whose face glared straight at the fleeing woman.
"Ah! I'm so late! I need to get to Fairy Tail fast!" The blonde woman screamed unto herself as she ran but it also caught Rin's attention at the mention of the guild's name.
"W-Wait!" Her words came unheard as the woman continued her fast pace towards the other side. Rin prompted to sprint as well to not lose sight of the fleeing woman.
She gave chase, putting another effort to her feet as she tried to catch up with the girl in front of her.
Just as she was about to call out to her once again, the woman took a turn to the left, leaving her field of vision for a moment as she disappeared through the block of buildings. Rin followed and turned as well, spotting the girl once again making her way through the thick crowd.
"W-Wait a minute!"
Rin couldn't repress a sigh from her lips as she tried to give chase towards the woman once again.
She tracked the woman as fast as she could to not lose sight of her but at her current strength, she doesn't have the stamina to keep her pace for too long. Eventually, the woman she was chasing, kept running as if she wasn't tired at all.
Sweat was already forming at the side of her head as her body finally gave in from exhaustion. She made a stop in the middle of the crowd, giving off heavy pants as she puts her hands on her knees for support.
Her body is still weak despite being fully recovered from atrophy. It's just it isn't used to such long and exhausting practices such as this one.
She tried to lift her head back on the streets but the girl was already gone, probably losing her sights after taking a few moments to catch her breath.
Since she followed the girl, the location of the guild doesn't seem that far away anymore. The number of people increased once again and she settled herself just at the side to avoid disturbing other people.
She stood on a huge lamp post with a small shade to cover her from the sun. Reassessing her current position is quite hard since the towering structure around her doesn't give her that much information about the town's surroundings.
Moreover, she doesn't have any reminder of the places she came across by, including this town.
Another sigh was released. This time, it showed her depression and tiredness of her situation.
"Haaaaa... I lost her..." She spoke to herself with a tired look.
Saving her stamina, she now began to look over to the road once again, examining every possible turn where the blonde girl had disappeared into.
She's not that far away now.
As soon as she was ready, Rin heads out to the crowd once more, setting her sights over the crowd. The streets were literally filled with a lot of people despite the day being just started. It almost looked like the town has a lot of interesting things and places that gathered this so many people.
Rin soon spotted a shade of blonde hair in one of the crowd as she found the girl she was pursuing. It made another turn to the left, prompting her to follow as she sneakily went past the crowd.
She turned to the same direction which soon caused her stop in the process.
"There it is!"
The common sight of the guild's structure captured her eyes as she spotted in the distance. Relief washed over her after finding her way back.
The blonde girl was already far away from being chased at but Rin simply ignored her and slowly walked her way towards it. Just how many mini-heart attacks she had after that whole ordeal outside of town?
She might need to think twice before going into town again.
...
A few minutes passed and she finally reached the gates of the guild. This was her first time looking at the exterior of the building itself since she was preoccupied with the outside world earlier.
A large banner containing some sort of symbol caught her attention as she lifted her head above to gaze upon it in wonder.
"Fairy Tail, huh..." She read the words aloud beside the symbol before landing her eyes back to the gates once more.
She pushed the iron bars open and quietly walked her way towards the guild doors when it suddenly burst open in front of her.
The doors made a loud bang as a figure emerged from it, seemingly in a frantic hurry. Rin was left surprised at the figure running towards her though it seemed like he wasn't paying attention what was in front of him as his head turned towards a blue feline flying beside him.
"Aaaahhh! That Mira! Why did she allow her to wander on her own?!"
"Calm down, Natsu... I'm sure she's not that far away now."
"Eeeeh? How could I calm down?! She probably doesn't know about this place. She might be taken elsewhere."
"Well, that's true but―Natsu, in front of you!"
That's when the blue feline stopped which caused his companion to trip on his feet and faceplant himself down on the ground. A hard and painful thud resounded as soon as boy stopped in his tracks.
"WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT FOR HAPPY?!―Huh?" The man also stopped after noticing what made the blue Exceed stop as well as he turned his eyes in front and saw the girl standing in front of them.
Rin remembered the part of her memory as soon as she noticed the boy's pink hair that made her shook in surprise.
Time seemed to stop before them as the two figures gazed at each other. Their mouths rendered silent and the clear surprised look on their faces entered each other's visions.
For the first time, their fates finally intertwined with each other.
A/N: And stop. Here's the second chapter for you guys. Sorry for the long update since I've not been entirely focused on Fairy Tail that much anymore. It's not that I'm dropping this, it's more like I'm losing motivation over time but I got backups from other animes that set me up back on track so don't worry about that.
Anyways, I'm off for a short vacation to relieve all that stress. What are your thoughts about this chapter? Let me know in the reviews. ^^
See you guys in the next chapter.
- The wiErDos send their regards...
