As she was walking away, Elysia was lightly scolding herself for getting so absorbed in her thoughts
again. It was something that is both a curse and a blessing. Thinking of different scenarios in her head, that is. Once or twice, weaving a story in her head had helped her during the times where her father would do all his best to kill her with his long unreasonable litany. Aside from showering her with daily punishments during the times that she fail in any of the exercises or experiments they would make her undergo, her father also had the gift of tongue.
He will do everything to make the white haired girl to know how regretful he is to ever have her for his only child. He would always remind her that she will never get past D-Rank as a mage. He never failed to state that being an idealist and a heavy dreamer that she is, she will never ever gonna get friends or something near of sort. There had been more but growing up little by little she grew immune of his never-ending insults and instead had learned to focus on thinking of happy thoughts; hence the main reason for her daydreaming anytime that she could.
Of course her mother was always there to stand up for her, if it actually doesn't involve training and wholly testing her magical abilities. She would stop her father with few placating words and well-timed distractions. During those, Ely would hide behind her mother and wait until the moment Lysander stops and leaves to cool off. But once Elysia had learnt the truth about her past, she had realized that all along, her mother was also lying. For all she knew, Lakeisha, or 'Lacey' as what she's known is there alongside her father, laughing at how much failure and shame that she in spite of being the only second Sky Dragon Slayer next to the well-known Wendy Marvell of Fairy Tail.
Sighing as she noticed herself being lost in thoughts
again, she lightly shook her head and let out a smile. She saw the âSilenceâ sign ahead, most probably belonging to Theo and stepped out of its path. Dispelling all the negative thoughts of her parents, she then continued to approach the two boys and stopped near her team leader.
Sotofu Katsu and Theo Castille, just like Chowa and the others of team Bittersweet, the three of them also make up another team. She didn't know a lot about them. For the past months that she had been staying at the guild, aside from being assigned minor D ranked jobs, they haven't interacted that much. From what she had observed about them, during the rare times that she just found herself studying others (instead of daydreaming), she can say that they are both good people.
Sotofu, even though he is still younger than Theo is a good leader. It was obvious that he needed to learn more in order to be better, but for the white-haired girl, he is good enough. Theo, while he is noisy, is still also a mystery to Ely. He's rather detached--actually the three of them, but he takes it into a different level. She can't help but feel a little wary in his presence. It looked like he disliked her but Elysia is not certain with this assumption.
Now that the master had called everyone to celebrate, she figured that she might as well take advantage of the chance and get to know her teammates more.
"Yes, Elysia, what's up?" She smiled again and opened her mouth to reply when Theo spoke cutting her off.
âElysia, why donât you join us? Sotofu has something important that he wants to tell us. Of course, Iâm highly looking forward to hearing what type of amazing job he picked for us to do. Maybe -â He was about to say more but he suddenly stopped. And hearing the loud crash, she instinctively turned her head towards the direction of the noise.
Quite expectedly it was Anachayla and Charlotte locked in brawl or so it seemed. If the two weren't trying to win over the other with some form of competition or any other kind, they would also fight even about the littlest things. Even a few minutes with the other's presence can honestly cause them to be in a fight just moments later. It was different now though. If she didn't know better, the reason for today's argument is something unusual, something so unexpected... so sweet and so romantic.
âKuroi Lightblade? Itâs nice to meet you,â Charlotte spoke, an indulging smile present in her face. It was the first time that she had seen this guy. Judging from the confused and adorable lost expression in his face, anyone else can easily deduce that he is that newbie Loritova had spoken of. Studying his silver hair and black cloth embedded with various shapes, he looked odd. She wanted to know more about him but that blasted Ice Magic user is once again hogging all the spotlight. Popping out of nowhere and shouting the guy's name's after undoubtedly insulting her, Charlotte felt her irritation level rising.
She then used Eira to hug the girl and maybe help warm her up more than she allegedly needs. She was talking to Kuroi first! She wanted to learn something else about the newbie but it seemed like Anachayla is poking her unwanted nose in other's business again. Though Kuroi looked odd, there is some certain interesting aura with his character. Being new to the guild also added to that mystery, and Charlotte will try her best to unearth it.
Smirking at Ana's panicked expression she happily let Eira do whatever she wanted with the noisy blond. Now she can focus on interrogating Kuroi and not have to worry about that irritating ice magic user.
Anachayla was quite enjoying herself as she had been greeting the newest member of Draco Edge. Seibi was a great companion that was a given. Though there were only the two of them, they had already known a lot from their three months stay and because of that had a good working balance and strategy to be able to finish any mission effectively.
But now, staring at Kuroi's black attire, she felt inexplicably pleased. "Lightblade! You're a new member right?" She asked him and closed the gap between them. Prodding him endlessly, she then focused on his face. He looked handsome that's for sure, in a totally different light from Seibi. Seibi was nice to stare at but Kuroi undeniably looked better. She was about to observe him further, comparing the latter with her current and only teammate when that blasted doll user decided to intervene.
That annoying Charlotte seemed to be inserting herself in other's concerns once again. Giving the brown-haired girl a warning and a threatening glare as if to tell her to back off, she turned back to Kuroi and raised her chin, slightly in thought. There were too many interesting questions she can ask, and the guy looked nice and a little wimpy enough to answer all of those. Fluttering her lashes, she was about to ask him another question when something warm and unwanted had wrapped itself on her from behind.
Stifling an incoming shriek, her eyes widened in horror. Getting angrier minute by minute, not only at the thought of the clammy clasp of a familiar parasite chaining itself around her, but more-so of the fact that Charlotte was also trying to win the new guy over, she decided to retaliate. And retaliate she did, commanding her magic to conjure a 'rose bush' out of ice, she trapped the doll magic user in place.
The table shook and tipped along with the movement and she lightly blushed as she remembered Kuroi overlooking the scene from the sidelines. She really hoped that she didn't blew off any chance she had with him. If it wasn't for this meddling Charlotte, she would have surely succeeded with her plans.
Cassadin suddenly felt fearful as he saw what Charlotte ordered Eira to do. It wasn't actually Ana's reaction that bothered him so. Staring at their green-haired teammate from the corner of his eyes, he prayed to all the flowers and plants deities that he knew to not make Chowa angry. Though he did not like how close both his teammates are, being in this group for quite a while had helped numb the pain he'd been experiencing.
He really wanted to be the closest person more than anything there is to him... but if Cassadin can't possibly be so, at least he made it certain that he will be the other person who's ready and immediately accessible to come in rescue if Chowa needs him to.
The water dragon slayer on the other hand was still absorbed in his own bliss of having his daily conversation with Charlotte. Recalling the girl's brightly shining face as she flirted with him, Chowa almost let out a triumphant smile. Charlotte, out of the fan girls there are, is really the only one tolerable. It also greatly helps that she's his teammate, but her unnatural kindness adds into that factor which makes her totally different from the others.
He was suddenly burst out of his happy euphoria when an assortment of coffee and chocolate was showered to him and his pristine white shirt. Noticing thereon the two girls fighting presumably over the new guy, he narrowed his eyes. He covered his feelings by picking up his book and flipping it to inspect through some of the pages. Letting a dark growl in anger as he hid his irritation with Korderoy Lightbulb, he turned to the girls.
"...you two have stepped out of your boundaries, Miss Kaylorn, Charlotte...if you two want to solve your... disagreement... may I suggest the training ground?...The last time I checked, this is still a bar...not a ring for boxing...", he chastised and in a fond and calm tone as he said his leader's name as if to soften the blow. Though he was irked at Charlotte for being interested in that weird newcomer, he can't bring himself to fully get angry with her.
"...welcome to Draco Edge, Mr. Lightblade...I hope you are having fun..." He then added sarcastically to Kuroi not really caring about hearing his reply. He wasn't worth losing a head over. Sooner or later, Charlotte would undoubtedly lose interest with him and Chowa will just have to wait until that happens.
He dissolved the ice around the brown-haired girl's body and absorbed it into his sleeves. Shaking his head in disappointment, he lightly scolded the gray-haired Lightning Rod and yanked the doll off Anachayla.
He walked back towards Charlotte and stood in front of her protectively. He wouldn't dare let anyone else harm this girl. Not only is she his teammate, but also because she is one of the most important person he has in this guild. If that stupid Kuroi didn't dare come here, things wouldn't progressed into this.
âIf I could, I would.â Seibi answered afterwards, he was feeling left out as Ana focused on that aggravating new comer. Though the blond can be unbearable at times, Seibi can definitely say that he had rather grown fond of her. She had that certain charm that can only be seen if you try to know her more. While Ana seemed reckless and always taken by her temper, she also has that kindness, dedication and persuasion that undoubtedly tugs the gray-haired man's heart.
He would have been totally content, with them and only the two of them in a team but that troublesome Lightblade decided to show face.
Sighing at the mess, he figured that it would be easy to study this guy if he will be in their team. Teams are usually composed of three members after all, and if this Kuroi wanted to snatch Ana away from him, he will do his best to prevent it before hand. He focused on his lollipop first before eyeing him directly. âSo, before she was interrupted, I do believe Ana was going to ask you if you were wanted to join our team. So how about it?â
Everyone in that little scene had something in one way or another wanted to achieve. Charlotte and Ana are both highly interested in getting Kuroi's, the new guy's attention and because of that it had been thoroughly testing their teammates' patience.
Chowa was not only infuriated with the coffee stains but also at the amount of focus Kuroi had been getting from his dearest leader. That is also the case with Seibi, he was glad, having the total attention of the blond ice user before but now that utopia was certainly being threatened to be destroyed by this... this little runt.
Elysia was about to approach them, ready to resolve the incoming crisis after Chowa's warning when a certain someone went out of the kitchen. Blushing madly at the sight of her beloved Sandra, she just settled on staying in place and watched what the brown-haired woman will do.
Elysia gaped at her brightly shining aura and listened as she lightly scolded and punished both the arguing girls. "You shouldn't make war both of you!" *Kyun* *Sparkle* *Kyun* "Fighting would not be able to resolve the conflict you two have!" Sandra gestured to Chowa's appearance and then to the three other guys. "Look at him, I'm disappointed with the two of you," She added pouting and shaking her head in disappointment. "Ana and Char, Let us all make some peace and not war..." She paused her statement, as if readying for the another big announcement and said in a cutesy tone, "As a punishment, I want you two to clean this mess."
Sandra turned to look around and when her eyes caught Ely's amber ones, she smiled. She went towards the shorter girl and gently grabbed her hand.
"Are you hurt Ely?" Her voice was full of concern, and she studied the girl further for any signs of injuries. Elysia calmly gave a shake of her head, "No, Sandra", she stated charmingly.
"Every hurt I have is now gone once I saw you again."
"Good, because if you are, I'll surely punish those troublemakers more", Sandra cupped the younger girl's cheeks in her hand and started softly caressing it.
"I don't ever want to see you getting hurt Ely."
Flushing red at her imagination, she raised both of her hands into her cheeks. She threw the S Rank mage a look and immediately turned away in embarrassment. Sandra is really the best in the entirety of the whole Earth Land. Her shining countenance, her quiet strength and her maturity, and her never-ending dedication to delegate peace all over Fiore; and everything else about Sandra Lecarde makes Elysia Avari absolutely more smitten with her.
Still smiling she turned back to her teammates, having witnessed the whole scene
-albeit in a totally different light, Elysia focused on both boys. "Hello Sotofu and Theo!" She stated cheerily beaming, it was really up to Sandra to save the day. She knew full well that no one had been hurt with the earlier scene and because of that decided to suppress the calling to examine and do a checkup as what is normal for being the medic of the guild. She thought that if any of them had needed any medical assistance, they would surely promptly go to her aid.
"Are we going to discuss about our team name now? And... what did you meant by an amazing job?" She slightly cocked her head sideways in wonder and waited for an answer.