Five Little Sacrifices

Chapter 64

Evergreen panted heavily and she was leaning against the clear surface of the crystal. She was pretty sure Moritz didn't know where they were. This forest was large and even though it was covered by crystals, there were lots of hiding places for them. For now, she had managed to fool Moritz to think they were further at south so they had a moment to think what they should do next.

She looked at Laxus worried, but the blond was barely even conscious anymore, panting heavily and there were blood everywhere. Evergreen knew this was really bad. That amethyst spear had practially pierced through Laxus' chest causing lots of damage and sucking energy from him like a leech.

"Laxus", she said touching his cheeks and the blond man jolted, opening his orange eyes.

"Where's he now?" he grunted, trying to sound angry but she could only hear exhaustion in his voice and Evergreen bit her lip worried.

This was definitely not easy for Laxus to handle, getting so disadvantaged like this. It was all because of those stupid crystals! Laxus couldn't use his lightning at all and if he was touched by those crystals, they sucked up his energy instantly! And Moritz himself was a strong man so they were evenly matched if in hand-to-hand combat. Not to mention Moritz had a spear with him to use!

"It won't take long and he will come back", Evergreen said. "I'm sure he will notice it soon that he was just following my fairies. We have to retreat, Laxus", she said with a frown.

"Don't really like that idea", Laxus said with a small snort.

"It doesn't matter if you like it or not! Even if Moritz wouldn't come back, you might die because of blood loss at this rate!"

"I won't", Laxus grunted and he tried to sit up, but his body simply said no. It hurt. He knew the situation was bad, but he just didn't want to believe he had to flee.

"Listen to me", Evergreen scowled. "I promised to Freed and Felix that I would make sure we would retreat if the situation is bad. And this is bad! I don't like it either but we can't win against Moritz, he has an upperhand at this place! And you're badly hurt, you can't even move! We have to get you back to the guild and to see Porlyusica as soon as possible."

"And how's that gonna happen, huh?" Laxus asked with a tiny chuckle. Guess Ever was right... He hated to admit it, but how they were now there was no chance for them to win Moritz.

"I have a plan", Evergreen said. "But... You have to help me a bit so we can get out of this forest."

"I'll do what I can", Laxus grunted. "What do you want me to do?"

Evergreen nodded and she told him her plan. It wasn't a perfect plan, but it was all they had. It wasn't even sure if they would make it to Magnolia, but they just had to try.

Moritz clinked his spear against the crystal and listened the chime. It echoed through the walls, telling him there was no one around. This place was big, but it just made the hunt much more exciting.

Though, he was a bit disappointd. He had waited a lot more from Laxus Dreyar. Not that he hadn't gotten some really good punches and bruises as well, his side was aching so bad he could hardly walk. But he did wait for something more destructive power.

Moritz harrumphed and clinked the wall again, this time harder and the crystal looked like it wobbled for a moment. He would find them soon and then he would end this. For him it was not interesting to play a cat and mouse game if the mouse wasn't even trying to put up a good fight.

The ground shook suddenly and something bright filled the area. Moritz quickly squinted his eyes and he was surprised. He felt how some of his crystals were breaking down! It could't be Laxus so it was that chick? She used some kind of bombs.