[IC] Tsubasa and Black Ninja: Fairy Tail: Next Generation

[Black Ninja]

Trex scowled at Flynn. However, arguing the case would only encourage him more. Instead he looked over at Skye. There was a slight question in her eyes at what Flynn meant about killing but it was quickly disappeared. "What time do you want me to get up for my watch?" She inquired.

"I'll wake you." Trex stated sitting down. "Get some sleep.You look tired."

Conceding, Skye placed her sword in the corner. With only two beds in the room, she made a spot in the corner. She had no issues with the floor. In fact there was some days the floor was more restful than a bed. It didn't take her long to fall asleep. The day had been quite tasking.

Sitting on the chair, Trex geared himself for the long night. He had no intention of waking anyone. Out of the four of them, he was the only one who really hadn't done anything that day. And as long as he didn't use his magic energy all night he would be perfectly capable of fighting in case anything happened tomorrow. He had stayed up all night many times before and one more wouldn't kill him. With the knowledge that both illusion spells were down, he kept a vigilant watch through the hours of the night. Thankfully nothing happened. And though it seemed like forever, the early rays of the sun finally started to come out. Standing he stretched. Any moment Zelia would probably wake up and be herself.

He went over to the window and peered out. The streets were empty and silent. No one was out this early in the morning except maybe a few people. Hearing someone stir, he turned and saw Zelia. Not being able to help it, he smirked. "Slept all day yesterday and through the night." He whispered shaking his head. "Tsk. Tsk. You must be getting soft."

Though his tone was teasing he was genuinely glad she was awake. Her falling asleep had really scared him for reasons he dared not examine. "Don't wake the others." He told her, quietly. "They both used up quiet a lot of magic energy yesterday. Give them a little more time to rest." He smiled. Zelia had been known to drag everyone out of their beds at horrible hours because she was up and ready to go. He waited to see if she still had her spark or if the spirit and the events from yesterday had done more of a toll on her than they expected.

[tsubasa]

Zelia slowly stirred in bed and yawned. She was still tired, which baffled her but only slightly, she assumed if she started moving she'd be fine. She sat up and looked at Trex when he spoke. In that moment, she remember what she had let spill to Skye about her dream. Her heart stopped for a moment. However, it seemed at if Trex was none the wiser and Skye had kept the slip of the tongue a secret. She smiled at him, "Hush up. I have a valid reason."

She blushed a little when he told her not to wake the others due to their drain of magic, "I won't."

She looked at him for a moment, "Did you stay up all night?" She didn't wait for a response knowing full well that he hadn't. She groaned, "Trex..."

She held his eyes with her own then patted the empty space on the bed beside her. She looked at him with a soft but stern eye, that said she would drag him there if there if he didn't come himself. She pulled the blankets over herself and piled her pillow behind her, "You don't have to sleep... Just rest... If you do sleep, I'll be sure to wake you up... But you are no good to us if you are dead on your feet."

Zelia waited a moment before sighing, "I hate when you do this you know."

[Black Ninja]

Trex shook his head. "Really I'm fine, Zelia." He told her. "I've done this before with no major side effects. It just means I'll sleep well tonight."
Though he did walk closer to the bed he did not sit down. If he sat down he might want to go to sleep and it was nearly dawn. Besides, if he went over and sat down beside her and the others saw them that would just cause for even more rumors. Flynn had already made a few suggestions about the two of them last night. There was no way Trex was going to give him any more fuel for the fire. He smiled. "Besides, what I could really go for is some breakfast." He told her with a smile. "Now that you are up I can run down and get something so that when the others get up, we can eat." It would not only give him the excuse to avoid Zelia's concerns as well as help stretch his muscles and get him ready for the day.

He glanced at her a bit surprised as she touched his shoulder. He waved off her concern. "I will be fine." He told her once again. "Besides, we don't have time to waste. The competition starts an hour or so after dawn. I have no time to rest." He stated firmly. His expression softened a tad and a smile toyed on his lips. "Though, I'm glad to have you back, even though you are a bit overprotective again." His eyes twinkled before turning serious. "Though I'm glad you are alright. I would have hated to lose a valuable team member." He removed her hand. "Please let me go, Zelia. We don't have time to debate or argue this."

Why was he so eager to run? Trex just excused it as a reason to avoid continuing the discussion. Though he genuinely was grateful for Zelia's concerns, and if the roles where reversed he would be on her case as well. But there was no time to rest. Though the competition was today, there was no set time. All it was stated was after the curator's breakfast (an hour after dawn), there would be an announcement. They had to be ready and down there for that announcement. Otherwise, they would have no idea what was required and they might as well kiss Flynn's chances of winning goodbye.

[tsubasa]

Zelia kept her eyes locked on him as he refused to sit down. When he moved closer, she moved as well. She sat near the edge on her bed and placed her hand on his shoulder, "Trex..." he quickly stopped her, insisting he would be fine. She shook her head, "We can get Flynn down to the competition with plenty of time for you to sleep. If it came down to it one of us could take him and one would wake you up..." she sighed when he seemed not to want to give in and instead changed the subject to how he was happy to see her awake. She smiled back at him and smacked him lightly, "Maybe I wouldn't have to be so over protective you looked after yourself."

She sighed dropped her hand when he ask her to allow him to leave. She crossed her arms and nodded, "Fine go. But don't think for the life of me that I'm letting you take up a watch shift tonight."

She rolled off the bed when he left and grabbed her bag. Sneaking into the bathroom, she splashed water on her face, waking her up fully. She blinked a few times and smiled, feeling awake was great. Reaching into her bag, she grabbed out her clothes for the day. There didn't need to be anything really special, none of them were partaking in the competition after all. They were merely spectating and cheering Flynn on. Pulling her hair out of the back of her white shirt, she tied it up in a bun. She smiled at grabbed her things and left the bathroom.

Flynn woke up not to long after, "You're awake."

She smiled at him and nodded, "I am."

"Good," He said with a yawn, "I should probably get ready shouldn't I?" Zelia looked back at the clock and shook her head, "You could probably sleep for another half hour."

Flynn looked at her in awe, "Are you, Zelia, telling me it is okay not to be up at the crack of dawn?"

Zelia laughed a little, "No, you'll be up for the crack of dawn. I'm just saying you can sleep till then... Go back to sleep. I'll wake you up."

[Black Ninja]

Trex grunted. "Hopefully by tonight we will be heading back to Magnolia, safe in our own homes." Assuming of course they weren't hit again. What really surprised him was that they had only ran across two of the Caelum wizards. Where had the others gone off to? He had no doubt they would be seeing each other again but where and when concerned him. Thankful that Zelia let him go he quickly left. Now to find some breakfast.

Voices continued in the back of her head and with a start Skye opened her eyes. Like most mornings, it took her a few seconds to realize that she was not in danger. The voices sounding very similar to Flynn and Zelia. She waited a few seconds, listening to them speak, her back to them. Refraining a sigh, she rubbed the grit out of her eyes and sat up. The sun had still not risen, though little rays of light announced that it was almost dawn. She smiled at the irony. Outdoors, she woke early but in a house, she usually overslept. If it wasn't for the fact that she rented one of Zelia's extra bedrooms she would probably be late and keep everyone waiting to go on a quest or mission. Zelia would probably be so proud.

Speaking of which... Skye rose and glanced over at the two. Flynn looked like he was ready to go back to bed but Zelia looked ready to conquer the morning. Stifling a yawn, Skye noted that Zelia did seem better. Catching her eye, she nodded good morning. Though in all honesty why mornings had to start so early was beyond her. Turning slightly away from the two, she went through a few stretches to get the kinks out of her body. It wasn't until she was about finished when she realized Trex never woke her. She glanced around the room. The man was nowhere to be found. Why he hadn't he woken her up? She could have done her part. Did he sit up the entire night? Covering another yawn with her hand she picked up her pack and grabbed her brush. Fighting the tangles, she pulled the brush through her hair.

"Where's Trex?" She asked quietly, so as not to disturb Flynn. "He was supposed to wake me for watch." Her brush snapped. A bit embarrassed, Skye put the broken handle int the bag and continued using the other piece to do her hair. Avoiding eye contact, she hoped Zelia hadn't noticed. She had been meaning to get a new one but she had been to busy getting a few new outfits. Having done only a few jobs, money was a bit scarce. Not that she would admit it. The others seemed so fine, so perfect in a way. Sure they might have some problems but she doubted it was something as basic as this.

[tsubasa]

Zelia was rummaging through her bag when Skye asked about Trex. She sighed, "He went to hunt down some breakfast and yes, the git stayed up the entire night," she shook his head, "He's done it before and it doesn't seem to get to bad until evening... But with the Caelum wizards... I guess I'm just a little on edge and we don't need him drifting off to sleep on us."

She heard the snap and glanced at Skye, who was now brushing her hair with just the paddle. She smiled at her and fished her own brush out of her bag. She walked over to her, "Here use mine... It'll be a lot easier... Maybe Trex can fix your own when he gets back."

She moved back over to her bag and closed it. There wasn't much else she could do but watch the time and wait for Trex to get back. She sat on the edge of her bed with a huff and looked at Skye. She was curious, if the girl had heard her last night. Although, with her being the only other person in the room and her attention completely on her, how could she not. She pursed her lips before she sighed and whispered, "Did I say... What I think I said last night? About... Trex..."

[Black Ninja]

Turning slightly red, Skye accepted the brush, muttering thanks. She paused as Zelia asked about the night before. "You were a bit out of it last night." She responded quietly. "But you did say something about the spirit asking why you wouldn't tell Trex you had feelings for him. And you seemed a bit concerned about his safety. Though," She quickly added. "You were concerned for the others as well." She looked at Zelia. Apparently the older girl wasn't pleased at what she heard. Considering what Flynn said about the two not admitting their feelings to each other for the betterment of the team, Skye understood why.

Coming over, she sat on the edge of the bed, a little away from Zelia. There was a few things she could say. She could possibly state that romance on a team was alright. That Zelia should go after her heart. But then again, it didn't work for her. Diego. She pushed the thought out of her head fiercely. Or, she could just tell Zelia that it was just lucid remarks. That she wouldn't repeat them. Not that she would. She hated when others talked about her and her "love" interest. Of course, it didn't help that Tye would push it and mock her. But even if Flynn or Trex would never do that, or so she guessed, it would still be embarrassing to have come out. Especially, if she was the recipient. Most likely Zelia would feel the same way.

"If you're worried, I won't say anything." Skye finally stated softly. If Tye was here, she would make no such promise. In fact, she would probably announce it to the world, Trex first just so she could see the hurt and pain in someone else's eyes. Skye stiffened. She was not Tye. "If you want, consider it forgotten."

[tsubasa]

Zelia placed her face in her hands. God, she should have just shut her mouth. She didn't know what was worse, thinking the girl knew or knowing she did. She looked at her when she took a seat next to her. They both sat there in silence for a little bit. When Skye broke it, Zelia smiled and nodded, "I know you won't.... I'm just beating myself up for being stupid enough to say anything.... I've gone this long without saying anything and it is sleep that gets me."

She sighed and stood up, stretching, "I'm just glad it was you and not Trex.... Or I'd... well... I don't know exactly what I would do...."

Grabbing her bag, she threw it over her shoulder and walked over to the window. She looked out it as she could see the horizon beginning to lighten with the arrival of the sun. She looked down to the road below, Trex hadn't left to long ago but he had still been gone for sometime. Enough time for both Flynn to wake up and fall back asleep and for Skye to wake up and say she had heard everything. She worried slightly, that something had happened on the way, that the Caelum wizards decided to use more of a direct approach and pick them off. She wondered if Ryzo thought she was still asleep. She was also curious why she was even thinking about that. She couldn't help but think there was little something more to Ryzo that he wasn't letting show. She couldn't see the man who had drawn that beautiful flower to be a ruthless as the Caelum wizards were proving to be. She stepped away from the window and looked at Flynn, "I should probably wake him up."

[Black Ninja]

SKye nodded. She understood completely. Many a time she regretted saying certain things, especially as the consequences were pretty bad. She would not bring it up again unless Zelia did first. Tye's mocking face echoed in her mind and she brushed it away. Placing Zelia's brush on top of her pack, Skye went and grabbed her stuff. She looked over at Flynn and then Zelia. With the sun coming up, it was probably time for him to get up. She herself was now more awake and rearing to go. But then again, they still had some time. "We could wait until Trex gets back." She said strapping her sword on.

As if her comment brought him back, the door opened and Trex entered. Not liking what the inn had to offer, he had gone down to the wharf to get something. The walk over did him good and now he was ready for the day. Not to mention, he found some really good cooked fish for breakfast. "Foods here." He called entering. Pausing, he glanced down at Flynn. A guilty look crossed his face as he realized Flynn was technically still asleep. Shrugging the look off, he closed the door. Pulling out one of the fish, stuck on a stick, he handed it to Zelia and then handed another one to Skye. Pulling out his, he handed the last one to the sleepy eyed Flynn. "Eat up, old chum." He said cheerfully. "Today you are going to win a key."

He looked around at the three. "Word at the market is that several wizards are already lining up outside the Curator's house. We should probably hurry up and eat." He informed them as he grabbed his pack. "Though, Flynn, you might want to wake up first." He stated, a smirk on his face.
~~~
Maria winced. Ryzo and Tye had not been happy last night when they had returned. Between the two of them, she felt like a punching bag. Good thing was that she wasn't the only one to blame. They yelled at her and Narsica both. Thankfully, after the two explained happened, the two S-Class wizards calmed down. Or at least Ryzo.

"We can always do another shot at it some other time." He had stated, shrugging. Tye on the other hand, just scowled but let it be.
Apparently, whatever they had been doing all day yesterday hadn't turned out well either. Not that either one would give her privy to that information.
No. She was ordered to bed, like a child. Told that she needed to rest for the competition.

But come morning, she was glad she had gotten some rest. Ryzo pulled them at an unearthly hour and dragged them all to the curator's house to wait. Tye seemed to be in a better mood - or at least she wasn't scowling. She and Ryzo spook in hushed tones while they waited for the curator's speech.
Maria glanced around. There was a few other wizards around but not that many. She wondered if the Fairy Tail wizards and those other ones would show up soon. How they would react to her and the rest of the team, she wasn't sure. She hoped there wouldn't be any major confrontation. There was after all, a competition to be held. The curator might not be please to have a tussle in front of his house.

She glanced at Narsica. They hadn't spoken much after they left the hideout. Though she had backed Maria up on pulling out Twila, that could have been more to save her own self then to help Maria. After all, what wizard in their right mind would assist another unless something was in it for them.

[tsubasa]

Zelia smiled, happy to see that Trex had returned with nothing for her to worry about. She snickered a little at the look on his face, "Don't worry, we were about to wake him up anyways."

Flynn wiggled a little in the bed before he sat up and rubbed his eyes. He took the skewer from his friend and smiled, "Will do," he devoured the thing really. It was gone within minutes when Trex told him to wake up a little, he held up his, "Wait... I'm just savouring the fact that Zelia not only told me to sleep a little longer but isn't currently freaking out about us not being the first ones there."

There was a moment before Zelia sighed, exasperated, "I am... internally, I say we start moving."

Flynn jumped to his feet and tossed his stick aside and beamed at her. He was suddenly wide awake as if he hadn't been tired at all in the first place. He grabbed his keys and spun them on his finger, "Let's go win me a key."

Zelia placed her hands on his shoulders as he walked passed her and grabbed his bag. Once it sat on his shoulder, she pushed him out the door, looking over her shoulder at the others, "Well, come on!"

The four of them were at the curator's house in no time flat. Zelia laughed and stepped to the side of Flynn. As she did, her laughter stopped as she spotted Ryzo. She took a deep breath and faced the building, staring at it. Flynn looked down at her then where she had been looking. He looked over at Trex, "Caelum wizards are here."

Zelia's voice was tense when she spoke, "Did you expect anything less?"

Flynn wrapped his arm around her, comforting her. He couldn't imagine what she was feeling. He was mad at them for being so sick to attack Zelia and put her into a coma. Zelia had been the one put into the coma, surely she was leagues angrier. She smiled up at him, "Just beat their wizard."

"Planning on it."

[Black Ninja]

The trip to the curator didn't take that long. It was good having the entire team up and out again. For a few moments it was almost like old times. Bringing up the rear, Trex kept a sharp lookout. If there was going to be any trouble it would probably be before they reached the house. Either that or during the competition itself. It all depended on what rules the curator had planned. When Zelia suddenly stopped laughing, Trex looked to see the issue. Spotting the Caelum wizards he stiffened. "Just keep going." He told the others. "As much as I would love to bust some teeth in, we should avoid confrontation." His gaze meet Ryzo's.

The Caelum wizard made eye contact but his expression remained guarded. Giving a short nod to Trex, he turned and went back to looking at the curator's house. There was five of them total. Ryzo, Skye's sister Tye, the celestial, the book wizard, and the teleportation wizard. All five stood away from everyone else as if either were outsiders or they did not want to be affiliated with anyone else. Trex guessed the latter. Seeing that Skye had stopped, he nudged her forward to follow the others over to where the Pegasus wizards were. "Another time." He told her.

Skye turned away from the wizards and followed Zelia and Flynn. When she had left that morning she didn't know what to feel. Part of her wanted to confront her old acquaintances for what they did to Zelia. But now, seeing Tye smile in her direction and remembering all the times, good and bad she had with Ryzo and Zen she just froze. She was glad Trex broke her concentration. A few more minutes and she would have probably turned and ran the other way. The message was in Tye's eyes. It was only a matter of time for her. Lifting her chin, she stopped next to Zelia and kept her attention straight ahead, toward the house.

Spotting the Fairy Tail wizards, Amber and Chris came over to them. "Glad to see you are up and about." Amber said looking at Zelia. "I hope the spirit didn't cause terrible dreams or anything. She didn't seem like she would but you never know. Doing better?" She inquired.

[tsubasa]

Zelia followed Flynn until they met the members of Pegasus and Amber started to talk to her. She smiled and shook her head, "No, I think I was more of nightmare for it. I kept snapping out of most of her dreams."

Flynn looked at her slightly surprised, "You did?"

Zelia nodded her head, "Ya, I sensed her at the back of my head," she glanced at Trex, "Didn't even have to put Lepus on my head," she looked back at Amber, "None of them were bad dreams though. Most were rather pleasant actually. But I'm feeling much better... It feels good to actually be awake."

She stretched again and rose onto her toes as she looked at the door of the house. Flynn looked at Trex, "You should probably still put Lepus on your head... To learn how to sense spirits in your head... You should also let me take a picture... Just for the learning experience for you, of course," he said with a smirk. Zelia giggled again at the thought and smacked Flynn lightly, "Can I get a copy of it?"

Flynn chuckled at the less than expected response. He nodded, "Everyone at the guild will get a copy of it. It will be his rise to fame."

Zelia laughed again and looked at Trex, "Sounds like fun."

She caught the glimpse of Ryzo, some ways behind Trex. She was still curious if he had been the reason she had been put to sleep by the spirit. And why? It didn't seem like the team had even gotten attacked yesterday, just her. What was the point or reasoning behind that. She looked away from him and Trex and back at the door. She sighed, "I can only imagine how many people wouldn't hear the speech if I did it.... merely because I would probably do it ten minutes before I said I would."

[Black Ninja]

Trex scowled. "No. I'm not having a rabbit on my head." He glared at the two. "Besides, if that celestial tries anything like that again, she knows we'll come back after her." He looked at Flynn. "You even try it and you'll regret it." He threatened. Crossed his arms he toward the house. There was no way he was going to have a bunny on his head. All the respect he had earned, everything he had worked for would be gone in an instant. Not to mention that Trever and his goons would never let him live it down.

Amber hid a smile. "He is such a cute bunny." She declared with a sigh. "I just love the cute spirits. They might not be as powerful as some of the bigger spirits but they have their own uses."

Talking suddenly ceased as the front door opened and the curator walked out. He looked at the surrounding wizards. "My, my." He said a bit surprised at the turn out. "So many more than I expected." Straightening his hat, he straightened and walked to the edge of the porch. "Alright, I'm assuming you are all here for the celestial spirit key." He declared. "For those who just saw the part about the key and ignored everything else, pay attention. This key has been in Ricardo's family for seven generations." He told them refereeing to the man who had died. "The only reason, he even suggested it go outside the family is because there is no one left to receive it." He cleared his throat. "Therefore, he has set up several rules and challenges to ensure that whoever gets the key is worthy of it." He pulled out some glasses and a piece of paper. Clearing his throat. "First, may all the celestial wizards competing come forward?"

"Best of luck." Trex said punching Flynn. "Make us proud."

"Good luck." Amber said before moving into the line.

Looking the ten wizards over, the curator nodded to his servant who had just exited. The man went and handed each wizard a small rock. "You will take this rock to the beach and dip it into the water." He ordered. He smiled. "But it will not be as easy as you think. First, you cannot use magic of any sort. Second, only you may carry the rock and you have to go alone. And lastly, you must dip it in Akena Beach." He told them refereeing to the beach a few miles away. "Be back before noon." Turning he headed inside.

[tsubasa]

Zelia pouted at Trex, "But Trex, it would be so adorable," it was clear that he was dead set against, as expected. Zelia looked at Flynn, "One day."

Flynn looked at Amber when she started to talk about cute spirits. He nodded, "I'll have to show you Pea someday."

When the man came out, a hush fell over the crowd. The man had everyone's undivided attention. Flynn looked at Amber once more when she wished him luck, "You too."

He stepped forward and accepted his rock from the man. He looked at it a little, then put it into his coat pocket, zipping it up to avoid losing it. He glanced over his shoulder at his group. No magic or help. He nodded at them and the moment the man told them to be back for noon. The race began. Flynn sprinted. After the hike to get Florin, Flynn felt as if he could run anywhere. He clipped his backpack in front of him to avoid it bouncing and getting annoying. Now, he didn't plan on running the full way but it sure helped him get to the car rentals faster. He knew this place rented out no magical cars as well as the magical cars after he had rented the car yesterday. He didn't know if anyone else knew but he made sure to be as quick as possible, just to be safe. He pulled out in the car and made sure to do the speed limit. Last thing he needed at this moment was to get arrested and lose all of his keys. All the same, he was going faster than anyone on foot. Once outside of the town he picked up his speed a little as he was cruising toward the beach.
~~
Zelia watched as Flynn ran off. He seemed to be running in a different direction than everyone else. She watched him till she lost sight of him. Soon after a car drove passed with a very determined driver. Zelia laughed and grabbed Trex's arm, "He got a car. Brilliant!" she looked at the other contestants, it didn't look like any of them had thought of that. If they did now, they had some catching up to do.

[Black Ninja]

Trex raised his hand as he watched Flynn fly past. "That's some ingenuity." He declared. He looked around. Some of the wizards who had come with their celestial friends started to leave.

Chris came over. "You got a smart friend." He said shaking his head, though he couldn't help but smile at the idea. "He'll probably be the first one there and back." He shoved his hands in his pocket and glanced toward the house. "That was a strange request though. I wonder what it has to do with anything."
His gaze went past them to the Caelum wizards who stood in there area conversing amongst themselves. "Should we finish where we left off yesterday?" He asked, a slight mischievous grin on his face. "Technically, Flynn and Amber are safe from any repercussions."

Trex stared at Chris. Though he did seem a bit snappish at times, he was alright. He turned and looked at the Caelum wizards. There was four on four. But then again, a fight was not always the best thing. They do to much damage and not only with the army be on their case but the curator's house might get damaged and thus make him biased against Flynn. "Fight, probably not. Though, it will be a bit interesting to see what goth boy has to say about putting Zelia under." He stated. "Especially, as the last time he stated they did not want to fight."

He looked at Zelia. "It's up to you, really. We can leave the losers alone or go and get some answers." He shrugged. "Though frankly they might just lie and leave it at that." He shook his head. He was never a fan of dark wizards. Though they weren't exactly part of a dark guild, to his knowledge, they weren't like any of the good guilds in Fiore. Besides, there was some enmity between them and Skye thus making him dislike them even more. "What say you?" He asked looking at Zelia.

[tsubasa]

Zelia still held onto Trex's arm as she looked at Chris. She nodded her head, "There is a fair chance. Even if some people turn back and grab a car now, they have to use up the time of back tracking on themselves. This way he won't even use up any energy," she looked toward the door of the building, "It has to be only the beginning of the race... How willing and strong they are without the use of magic... Some people use it as a crutch... and it warps them as people..."

She looked between the two men as Trex brought up continuing what they had started the day before. Had they found the Caelum wizards the day before? She hadn't gotten to ask too many question before she fell asleep yesterday and Trex ran out this morning. When he looked at her giving her the option of figuring out why Ryzo had done it, she remembered she was still holding his arm and quickly dropped it. She thought about it and reassured her that it was her choice. She stole a glance at Ryzo while they stood there. She was curious, she had been since she had woken up. She was even slightly curious during her dream why she had been targeted. Why was it here of all of them that was put to sleep if they weren't going to act on it at all. She looked at Skye, she knew how the girl felt about her old comrades. She always seemed to freeze up. Sadly, her curiosity overwhelmed that and for that she was slightly ashamed. She looked up at Trex and nodded, "I would like to know... But no fighting. If anything starts, we walk away. I don't want this to effect Flynn's chances in any way. Promise?"

[tsubasa]

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[Black Ninja]

Trex nodded. "Though, if they continue it after we walk away, they'll regret it." He looked at her. "But I'll do my best."

The four made their way over toward the Caelum wizards. If any of the wizards were surprised to see them coming it didn't show. Ryzo stopped talking to Tye and the two turned, side-by-side to face the Fairy Tail (and Chris) wizards. Though he briefly glanced at Zelia, Ryzo kept his expression closed. Gone was any of the smiles that he had given when it was just the two of them. Gone was any indication that there might have been something more. Arms crossed, he waited as they came up to them.

Tye on the other hand smiled. "Skye, long time no see. I'm surprised you haven't fled to the hills or something." She chuckled. "You know we out to go sit down somewhere and catch up on old times." Though she smiled there was something in her eye.

Trex spread his hand in front of the rest of the team. "I thought you said you were interested in a fight." He said calmly, yet firmly to Ryzo. He completely ignored Tye. A bit annoyed at his rudeness, Tye lifted her chin but refrained from speaking. "You said you didn't want to fight and yet two of your companions attacked our comrade yesterday." Trex continued. The two's eyes locked. "Are you going back on your word?"

Calmly, as if Trex's statement hadn't been more of a challenge or insult, Ryzo returned his gaze. "A slight disorder in the ranks." He replied calmly. "Don't worry. It has been dealt with." Ryzo kept his gaze on Trex, not glancing at any of the others. "If we were the type of wizards who wanted to fight, you would be finished by now." He stated calm, yet deadly.

Trex chuckled. "Right. You apparently, underestimate Fairy Tail wizards."

Ryzo gave a small smile though it did not meet his eyes. "And you underestimate Caelum wizards. Ask Skye." He stated. "She knows how aggressive Caelum wizards can be. There is no rules. It's survival of the fittest. If we were the type of wizards who wanted you died, and we didn't have the honor to hold to our agreements, we would have taken you out." He waved his hand at Zelia. "She wouldn't have been the only one under the sleep spell. If I wanted to fight, all I had to do was have Maria trap each one of you in your dreams and finish the job." He shrugged. "You can't stay awake forever and if some of you managed to stay awake, you would be weakened against us." He uncrossed his arms. "But I don't want to fight. Maria's attack on you was swiftly dealt with. Ask any of the other three. Tye and I severely punished her for breaking our word to you." He looked at Zelia. "It won't happen again."

[tsubasa]

Zelia said nothing as they spoke. She kept her face blank and un-telling. The only action she really to was moving to block Skye from her sister slightly, siblings or not, Zelia didn't like Tye and she could feel that Skye wasn't comfortable around her either. Zelia looked at Ryzo as he calmed explained what had happened. Despite all of his talking with his subtle, and not so subtle, threats, she didn't believe half of it. However, she kept her face calm. When he finished, looking at her promising it wouldn't happen again, she crossed her arms. She spoke, her voice like ice, as she held his eyes, "I have a hard time believing that anyone of those in your ranks would dare go against an order with you being as ruthless as you say you are."

She shook her head and a smiled slightly, "I think the only disorder in your ranks, was that I woke up."

She grabbed Trex's arm, knowing he would be the hardest to get to move away, "Let's go. They clearly are to barbarous to tell the truth."

Holding Trex's arm she pulled him away from the Caelum wizards. She wanted to scream and shout, she wanted to get as angry as she was. However, what good that do her, do any of them. It would just make her appear pathetic. She looked over her shoulder and Ryzo before shaking her head and watching where she was going. She dropped Trex's arm and sighed. She looked up at the sky and just stood there, "That was stupid of me... To think that we'd actually get an answer," she looked at Skye, "I'm sorry for making you do that... I shouldn't have. I should have just known that they wouldn't tell us why they did it... I'm sorry."

[Black Ninja]

Ryzo didn't blink as he listened to Zelia. As they left, Tye turned to him. "Ouch." She said teasingly. "Did she hurt your heart, Ryzo?"

The wizard ignored her barb and turned. "Maria should be making good time." He stated. "I have no doubt she will beat some of the other wizards." He looked at Zen. "Keep an eye on her but don't interfere. Don't even let her see you. However, if she appears to break a rule, make yourself known and tell her if she does she'll get it." He frowned. "I'm not losing this key because she breaks one of the rules."

Zen nodded and with a flash was gone. Ryzo looked at Tye. "We are here for one thing. The keys. Not for fighting, not for old grudge matches. Now go and do what we discussed yesterday."

Tye's jaw clenched. Who was he to order her around? They were equals. Knowing Narsica was watching, she forced a laugh. "You were always a funny boy, Ryzo." Her expression tightened. "But remember, we were both put in charge. I'm only going because I want what is best for the mission. Not because you ordered me too."

Ryzo shrugged. "I don't care." With another look Tye turned and walked off leaving the two alone. She would go do what she was ordered but she'll also take this time to do a few other things...She smiled. Coming to Fiore had been better than she expected.
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Skye shrugged. "I'm fine." She stated. "I'm sorry they didn't tell you anything. A lot has changed." Her expression changed slightly before quickly turning back to expressionless. "Though, don't believe a word he said. They aren't to be trusted." She turned and crossed her arms, hugging herself, From her position, she could see them from the corner of her eye. Within a few minutes both Zen and Tye left. She frowned. What were they planning?

Trex briefly placed a hand on Zelia's shoulder. "I'm sorry, Zelia. If you want, we can go and force some answers." He said cracking his knuckles.

Chris looked at him. "And risk trouble?" He shook his head. "I don't know how they were allowed into Fiore. Letting foreign wizards in without supervision could lead to some trouble. I have a bad feeling that those guys are going to cause some trouble. The army should deport them back from to Caelum or wherever they came from."
He looked at Skye. "The guy said to ask you. Do you know them?"

"It doesn't matter." Trex cut in. "Forgot them. How about we go pick something up for Flynn. I bet you he'll be starving when he gets back."