Erza's POV

Where am I?
Why can't I move?
Am I... dead?

I try to open my eyes but I can't. A sharp since of pain prevents me from doing anything. I can hear a few muffled voices but the sound's very different.
"za... rza.. Erza!" I force myself to recognize the somewhat deep voice. Its Jellal's.
I attempt to move my lips to answer him but I can't. I can't do anything.
"Oh my gosh...!" Someone screams coming near me.
"Its okay Luce, she'll be okay..." a male voice says comforting her. Lucy and Natsu.
I suddenly feel tears fall on my shoulder and sobbing. As much as I want to tell them I'm okay, I cannot.
What happened to me anyway? Why are they all so sad...?
A doctor shines a bright light in my eyes to see if I'll respond.
I can't take this anymore! I want to wake up!
Struggling at first I manage to open them. Its a bit blurry but I can name everyone in the room.
Natsu and Levy trying to get Lucy to calm down.
Mira crying on my shoulder.
Gray trying to stop Juvia from sobbing.
And Jellal. Jellal in pain. His wet blue hair and his dirty suit. His hands cover his face to try and hide the anger and sadness.
Why is he angry?
Then everyone notices my eyes directed at them in confusion.
'S-she's alive...!" Mirajane whispers with a smile.
Moving my lips I successfully try to make out the words
"What... h...happened... to me."
The blunette boy approaches me at once with a relieved smile.
"You're okay Erza!" He laughs still in tears. Then he kisses me repeatedly on the forehead. "I thought you were gone!" More sniffling.
Levy steps close to me and mutters. "You just got in... a car accident that's all... You're going to be back up in no time"
Fear fill my eyes. Wait. A car accident?! I got hit by a car?! I can't believe it. No way.
Then it all becomes clear. About four hours ago I was apparently hit when crossing the street to go to my prom.

Slowly lifting my sore head I examine myself. I'm no longer in the beautiful dress and shoes, the doctors put me in a white gown with bandages all over myself. Arms, legs, waist even my head. And a lot of blood. But that wasn't the worst part.

Jellal's POV

I can see her struggling to get up. But she can't. Her eyes become fearful as a single tear rolls down her cheek. I'm so angry at the driver who has been fined for apparently driving under the influence of drugs. Idiot. But I'm also relieved that she's alive.
The doctors won't tell us anything about her injuries , all we know is she'll be in here for a while. I don't care about anything else but her, I don't care about the dance, I don't care about me. Nothing matters but her.
Then a man in a white suit and glasses come into the room.
"Everyone needs to leave her alone for a bit, she might be mentally confused about what's happening."
Erza looks at me and shakes her head.
"...Jellal... stay w-with.. me" she mutters with a cracked voice.
The doctor let's me stay but all my friends leave her after giving Erza their final hugs and good byes. The man leaves us too after questioning Erza about how she's feeling.

"You don't have to speak" I say gently sitting where Mira was and petting her beautiful hair. Tears start to form in her eyes as she forces a weak smile. I wipe them with my thumb.
"Warriors don't cry, remember?"
She grabs my arm and closes her eyes once more.
"I love... you." She whispers to me.
"I love you too, Titania." I rest my head on her.

"Code 53!!! Code 53!" A women screams in the hallway. "Patient in room 274, Erza Scarlet! Code 53!" Her eyes open instantly as she begins to panic again. The door flies open as five doctors spread towards her with drugs to help her fall asleep. What's happening?!
A muscular man tries to get me out of the room but I'm frozen.
"JELLAL! Jellal... h.. help." She passes out.
"ERZA!" I'm mad now. "I'M COMING!" I try fighting out of the doctor's arms but I can't, he's too strong. I'm escorted to a single room where he tells me I can spend the night.
"What are they doing to her!" I yell trying to stop crying.
"They're putting her to sleep for surgery." With that he leaves shutting the door of the small room.

"I'm so sorry Erza..." if only I would've kept in touch with her during those ten years this wouldn't of happened. She wouldn't of got in a life threatening accident.

---Time skip--- (after surgery)

Erza's POV

I feel like I was six hours ago. Unable to do anything, just lying there on the white bed alone this time.
The pain is unreal. Every time I try to move my arms or my head it feels like bricks are being thrown at me. So I don't. The only thing that doesn't hurt is my eyes. I can now open them fully.
Around me is a monitor attached to my arm that keeps track of my heart rate. To my right a small table with the flowers Jellal gave me sit in a vase with water, along with cards and balloons from my friends.
I feel like an animal in an exhibit. I hate it.
Before I can close my eyes again my mother walks in with her face completely red and tissues in her hand.
"Hi sweety..." she touches my cheek. "Im so sorry. I should've never left for that job interview!" She's loosing it. Covering her mouth she examines me. My body, full of stitched up wounds. The doctors never told me what a code 53 meant before my surgery. Now I wish I never knew. I didn't want to tell anyone for the fear of being rejected.
Thankfully the surgeons said I could tell them whenever I want.
I sigh deeply.
"M...om... I..." taking a deep breath and swallowing my saliva, I finish my sentence. I had to say it sooner or later.

"Mom... I'm... paralized."