Memories

Chapter 10

Erza's POV

'I hope it'll be a quick stop' I thought as I made my way towards the guild. When I arrived I opened the doors to the usual. Gray and Natsu fighting, Levy reading, Lisanna watching, and Kinana serving people drinks. Luckily nobody noticed my enterance over the noise Gray and Natsu were making. I spotted Wendy in the back corner making small tornadoes with her wind magic. I carefully made my way over to her, hoping I wouldn't be seen by team Natsu.

"Wendy." I called to her as I came up on her table.

"Erza!" She yelled jumping up.

"Shhh. You need to be quiet." I said covering her mouth with my hand.

"Why?" She mumbled into my hand.

"I don't want Natsu or Lisanna to know I'm here. I need your help. It's urgent." I said removing my hand.

"Alright. Let's go." She said as I lead her out a back exit.

"What do you need me to do?" She asked as I started running.

"There's trouble with Mira and we need your help to figure it out." I said.

"What kind of trouble?" She asked.

"We'll explain when we get there," I said as we turned onto the street Lucy's apartment is on.

We ran the rest of the way to Lucy's apartment and I let Wendy in. I wasn't sure if Mira was asleep so we kept quiet.

Mira's POV

Erza just left to get Wendy. 'I seem to go to that cell every time I fall asleep. I guess I'll get some "sleep" while I wait for Erza's return' I thought as I laid my head down and drifted to sleep.

*Dream*

Sure enough, I was back against the wall with my hands and feet chained. Mark was in front of me again and Icarus was sitting at the little table they would put my meals on.

"So. She's back." Icarus said looking over at me.

"What did you mean I had to escape in order to get my memories back?" I asked.

"Exactly that. In order to remember your two guildmates, you must escape this room." Mark said.

"Do I get any hints?" I asked looking at Icarus.

"Hmm. That depends. Will you stay longer this time?" He said standing.

"Fine. If I get hints I'll stay for as long as I need." I said angrily.

"If your subconscious wants to stay here, you will not be able to be awakened until you decide to take a break," Mark explained.

"I'm fine with that. I'm sure I can figure this out quickly." I said confidently.

"Alrighty then," Icarus smirked.

"Now. For the hint." I demanded.

"Okay. But first.." Mark said as he plunged a small knife into my side "..we must continue where we left off." He finished.

"What is this? A wound for an explanation?" I asked wincing as he pulled the knife out.

"Yes. Now, your first hint is this..." Icarus said grabbing my chin. "... There is a way you can get your restraints loosened," he said.

"Oh? And what's that?" I asked confused.

"Oh? Another poke first!" Mark said as he got a slightly bigger knife and jabbed it into my leg. I stifled a scream as he slowly removed the blade.