Firefall || Fairy Tail

77 : h e r . l e t t e r s

"After everything, there is something I want you to do for me." Kia's voice was soft as she spoke, but Natsu understood her as she spoke into his chest while they walked toward the guild hall.

"What is it?"

"I left some letters and my journal."

He probably could have found them sooner, but it was almost a month before Natsu could bring himself to go through Kia's things. But that was how he found himself walking into the guild hall, the small bundle of envelopes held tightly in hand.

All of the repairs to the guild had been done and life had more or less returned to normal. There were times that he found himself thinking that the Mythics were out on a mission until his gaze would find Verani or Amber around town or the guild hall and everything would come crashing down again.

Natsu forced a deep breath as he lifted his hand, reading the name on the first envelope.

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Wendy had hardly moved since jumping into her bed earlier that afternoon. And even though she wasn't alone, the room remained silent. As much as Carla wanted to find the words to comfort the Sky Dragon Slayer, she knew Wendy needed to mourn.

The bluenette hugged her pillow, her eyes stinging from how long she had been crying without making a sound. She was still staring at the letter tightly gripped between her fingers.

To Wendy was neatly scrawled on the outside. She traced over the words slowly with her thumb.

Wendy had no idea what to expect when Natsu had handed her the letter at the guild hall. He had shown up much later than usual, but it was to be expected with what day it was. The redness in his eyes had not gone unnoticed.

But now, the only thing she could do was imagine the Phoenix Slayer there. Calming running her hand up and down Wendy's back like she would when she was little, her actually reciting the words she had written.

Dear Wendy,

I honestly can't believe how much you've grown, even in just the last year. What happened to that little crybaby that was always telling me when any of the boys were out of line? I almost can't believe how well you've mastered your Dragon Force. It's not that I didn't think you could do it, I knew you would, but I wasn't sure I would get to see it. And I'm so happy that I got the chance to witness it. I just wish that it wasn't during a war, but I can't do anything to stop it now. You've grown into such a compassionate and strong young woman and I know that you still have so much more that you are going to accomplish. I just wish I could be there to continue watching you blossom. So if this letter made it to you, I'm so sorry, Wendy.

You were so excited in the infirmary about remembering how we used to all train together. I even promised you that we could see how much things had changed by getting everyone together again. I shouldn't have promised you something I knew wouldn't get an opportunity to happen, but I think a part of me hoped we would all get that chance.

But no matter what happens: keep growing. You are surrounded by the strongest and most loving people. I may be gone, but you will always have Fairy Tail. So keep going and keep growing. And don't let my brother talk you into too many crazy ideas and jobs. If Carla tells him no, proceed with caution.

I have so much more that I could be around for and that I wanted to get to teach you, but I know you're in good hands. Stay strong and don't let the boys drive you crazy.

Love,

Kia

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