〘 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐔𝐒𝐒 𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 〙

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Clearing your throat loudly to catch the attention of three children; with each of them having uncommonly white hair— which you did when they simultaneously turned their bodies around.

"Who are you?"

Sometimes you'd question yourself why you would always encounter some other kids when you returned from your missions that were stacked up that the height that could match Montes Secreta itself.

"A-Ah, w-we're a good person!"The smallest one stepped forward while putting on a brave act despite her quivering lips and how she would avert her eyes from your gaze. An eyebrow was quirked upwards before bestowing them a thin smile,

"If you aren't, how would you dare to put your small feet on Magnolia ground?"

You intended your words as a jest, however, they mistook it completely.

The smile soon dropped when the male one put both his arms wide open as if protecting his two female siblings from danger— Wait, you are not dangerous... are you?

Probably you are, but he doesn't have to look at you with teary eyes like that! If the others see this scene, they will be mistaken that you are bullying them.

"Please don't hurt Lisanna and Mira-nee!"He cried out and you frantically waved your hands to deny his statement.

"W-Wait, I didn't do anything yet—"

"What do you mean by 'yet'? Were you planning to abduct us?!"

"I—"

An awful-looking hand suddenly grabbed around your collar, bringing you closer to its owner as she — the one you assumed the oldest — glared.

"Hey, you better fuck off or I'll break those limbs of yours into pieces."

Somehow, you hear a string inside you snapped as your whole carefree facade dissolved.

When your palm wrapped itself around her wrist, her eyes widened in surprise since you would even dare to have contact with it.

Pain jolted throughout her arm when you suddenly twisted her wrist in an attempt for her to release the grasp that she had around your collar.

And she did.

"Look."The stern in your voice stopped them from throwing any false accusations that they thought about you when you glowers down on them.

They swore your [ color ] shone through the shadow of your hood.

"I don't have any time to handle you guys and I'm tired. If there's nothing else, I'd like to go inside and I would be grateful if you could move away since you're blocking the path."Tsking at them, you walked straight past them and pushed open the large doors with a hand, using most of your remained strength to do so.

"You can continue crying and being angry at the door instead of me. It's not like the door will judge you or something."

Thus the door was slammed close on them.

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- next day -

Stifling a yawn with your palm while stretching your body, scratching your head through your messy bed hair, and walking outside the room while in your [ color ] pajamas to check down the guild which is louder than usual.

Was it already 9 in the morning?

"Good morning, everyone."You greeted in a half-asleep state with a sleepy smile adorned your lips and they chorused the ' good morning ' in return until an uninvited new voice joined in.

"You look ugly."

"Mira-nee, that's rude!"

Everyone halted in their doings as the guild fell into silence. Your closed eyes slowly opened, dangerously narrowing them to look at the source of the voice, cringing at the rude tone of hers.

"What is this dumb granny doing here?"

"Say the one who looks like one."

"I'm not the one who has cursed ugly-looking arm, am I?"You snorted. A shield akin to a crystal materialized in front of you to protect yourself from the upcoming barstool — that flew in your direction at a high speed.

Watching it crumbles into pieces once it clashed with your shield, you shifted your gaze back at her and gave her a smug look. "That's kinda slow, don't you think so?"

"Do you have anger issues, Mira-nee?"You added.

From the look on her reddened face, you smirked in triumph as your simple words managed to provoke her. Leaning away slightly and exhaled a sigh in satisfaction, "There we go."

"Are you picking up a fight, fuckface?!"She barked, throwing another one though you caught it with one hand before putting it down on the wooden floor. One of your feet stepped on it, leaning over to rest your arm on your knee.

"Come up here. I don't mind doing some warm-ups."

"Bitch—!"

"Stop with those vulgar words!"Master's voice bellows loudly, silencing everyone as no one dares to utter nor make any sound including you.

It was quite like the dead of night despite it being a bright sunny day.

"Don't you feel any shame? There are kids here!"He continued, tapping his feet against the floor with his arms crossed. Hearing his words, your gaze switched to the others with them watching you from afar.

Aside from Natsu and Gray who look excited with stars in their eyes, Erza had to cover Levy's ears. She shook her head in disapproval.

Realizing what you have done, you put down your foot from the stool back to the wooden floor.

You curtly nodded your head, head bowing slightly down with your face flushed in embarrassment.

"I... apologize for my childish manner."

Upon hearing your apology, Mirajane felt something inside her heart as she looks at the reaction of others. How they quickly waved off your apology by saying ' it was okay ' and ' don't mind it ' with a large grin painted on their faces.

How you easily replaced the tense air with laughter.

They all began chattering and some offered to buy you breakfast. Ignoring her, you headed over to the other kids.

The blue-haired little girl and the red-haired teenager volunteered themselves to wash your face while the two dumbskulls couldn't stop flattering her on how cool she was.

She unconsciously bite her lower lip in envy, fists clenched tightly.

From what she remembered, in her whole life, all she received were disrelish and hatred from the others.

The way how people forgave your mistake just like that as if it was not a big deal makes her sick. Well, it wasn't you who started it so she couldn't blame you.

But she couldn't help it when you are living in her dreams.

When the two of you are completely opposite of each other.

When you are not her and she is not you.

"Tch... whatever."Spinning her heels around, she wordlessly walked out to wherever she had in mind.

Watching her from your spot, you frowned. However, you didn't pay her any heed of your mind since you never intend chasing after her like a goody two shoes.

"How discourteous."You buried your face into the towel to dry your face when you heard footsteps approaching you. Without raising your head, it was obvious who it was.

"[Y/N]. We need to talk."Makarov said.

"Why it's only me?"Your voice muffled against the towel but he remained silent.

"Because only you can help her."

"She doesn't need my help. I'm not a healer."

"[Y/N]."

You then sighed.

Well if it isn't discrimination.

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I'm deeply sorry for any grammar mistakes or cringes in this and previous chapters since I wrote those like 1 year ago and decided to not post them until now.

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