Erza POV

That was a mistake...

I ran as fast as I could. I was heading deeper into the forest.

I don't know how much time has passed.

All I knew was that more than one person was chasing me.

I quickly hid in a bush. Hoping to hide and get away.

I hear whoever they are searching for me.

I try to requip a weapon... it doesn't work... (bad word ---> ) shit.

Then the guild calls me on the big communication lacrama.

Before they can say anything I put a finger to my lips signaling to be quiet.

I dont hear any background noise thank goodness because that might give me away.

"Where are you at?" (Mira)

I don't hear a peep and I know they are waiting for my reply.

"Trying not to get myself killed." I whisper.

I hear them get closer.

"Give me one second I'll call you back in a minute." (Erza)

Before they could reply I hang up and run farther away. I dont hear anyone following me.

Then I jump into a tree and call the guild back.

"Ok I am further away now but be quiet still. I am not that far from where I was. But we can talk a little louder." (Erza)

"Erza is your magic working? Because mine isn't." (Lucy)

"(Bad word --->) shit, I was hoping it was just my magic that wasnt working." (Erza)

"Please tell me you have a weapon." (Jellal)

"Choose one truth or lie." (Erza)

"Truth." (Jellal)

I flinch "well you did ask for the truth.... no I don't have a weapon on me right now." (Erza)

Jellals face turns pale. "You mean you are out in one of the biggest danger zones right now and you dont have a weapon." (Jellal)

"Yeah that's about right." (Erza)

His face turned red from anger.

Then I heard someone again and started running.

"That definitely sounds like something you would do." (Bisca)

"Yeah." (Eceryone agreed)

"Hey guys. Where is asuka?" (Erza)

"She is right he- shes gone!" (bisca)

"Wow it took longer than I expected for you to notice." (???)

By now I am cornered in a ravine. And at the entrance I see my mother and... asuka...

Then I felt a rumble. I look up towards the top of the ravine and see rocks moving and breaking loose.

My mother is by some trees at the entrance while asuka is near her but not quite out of the ravine yet.

I start running as fast as I can towards asuka.

Rocks start falling.

My side of the lacrima is destroyed.

I managed to get to asuka before any rocks hit us and push her out of the way. I whisper "dont let this be in vain in her ear." Right before I get hit...

To be continued
Written: January 30
Published feburary 5
Word count 478