A Second Chance (bnhaxfairytailxDMC)

P62-Alliance

A month had passed since their break-up, and Lancia was still struggling to cope with the sudden end of her once-great relationship. She had isolated herself in her room for the first week, but her friends had eventually convinced her to come out.

Despite her depression, the guild continued to do their best to cheer her up, and she was grateful for their support. Day by day, her mood and mental state improved. However, even as she put on a happy facade, her heart remained shattered, and she hadn't truly moved on from Izuku. In her heart, she still held deep feelings for him.

Currently, Lancia was on a job in Hargeon with Natsu, Erza, Lucy, Gray, and Happy. They were at a restaurant on Hargeon's 8-Island, which was owned by Yajima.

After a strenuous shift at Yajima's restaurant, mainly due to Natsu's relentless appetite, Gray's constant snacking, and Erza's enthusiastic upselling to customers, their shift finally ended. They gathered in the back, where Yajima expressed his gratitude.

"Well then... good work, everyone. You young folks sure do put in a lot of effort. Feel free to come back anytime," Yajima thanked them.

"I've gained a new perspective today," Erza said, still dressed in her waitress uniform.

"I think she likes the outfit." Happy commented as Lucy nodded agreeing.

"I think I can empathize with how Mira feels," Gray added, clearly exhausted.

Lancia agreed, "You're right, Gray."

Natsu, with his belly full of food, chimed in, "What a feast!"

"You practically emptied the food!" Lucy chastised him.

Natsu shrugged nonchalantly, "What's the big deal, Lucy?"

Lancia, smiling, remarked, "Sometimes I forget just how much you can eat, Natsu."

"By the way, Yajima-san, what's been happening within the council?" Erza inquired, causing Gray and Natsu to react with trepidation.

"The council!?" they exclaimed in unison.

"Did you guys not know Yajima-san was a part of the council?" Lancia asked, to which Natsu and Gray both shook their heads.

"Vergil could've taken my place, but he refused. Now, what was his name? Zellul, Zarul?" Yajima pondered.

"Jellal," Erza corrected.

"Ah, yes, that's right. The betrayal of Jellal and Ultear was a major debacle for the council. It's probably time for groundwork to establish a new and fresh magic council," Yajima explained, bringing back memories of their encounter with Jellal at the Tower of Heaven.

"It caused you all a lot of grief... I am really sorry about it," Yajima apologized.

"No... I heard you were actively against the Etherion the entire time. And you even retired out of shame due to the actions of the council," Erza acknowledged.

"Me, Makarov, Vergil, and Izaken all fought for the cannon not to be fired, but alas," Yajima said, and they all flinched upon hearing Izuku's name.

"Izaken?" Lancia asked, puzzled.

"Hmm? Yes. He was so worried about you he went to the Etherion chamber to stop it himself, taking the blast head-on. But it was to no avail," Yajima explained, shocking everyone.

"Head-on?" Erza asked, astonished, as Yajima nodded.

"That jerk risked his life for us?" Gray inquired, as Yajima nodded.

"Jerk? But yes, though after the blast, something happened to him. Something evil," Yajima stated, capturing their attention.

"Wait, what do you mean?" Lancia asked, confused and seeking more answers.