53 Meeting Mavis (2/2)
This was a large and yet sober structure composed of light stone, with a series of three rectangular steps, flanked by four small pillars with square sections, one sitting at each edge, being topped by a pair of vertically-placed, flat carved stones, with small geometrical parts jutting upwards on each summit, on the side nearest to the other stone, and a circular hole being generated by two carved semicircles present on each stone's inner side. Vegetation has grown throughout the structure possibly due to its age, with small plants and moss covering it here and there. Sitting at the grave's sides are two simple, short rectangular stones, similarly covered in vegetation, and leading to it is a pathway consisting of several small, flat stones placed one near the other without an accurate order. In front of the structure, to the pathway's right, is the section of a short metal fence, with the top edges of its poles shaped like rough Fleur-de-lis.
”That should be the grave of The First Guild Master of Fairy Tail, Mavis Vermillion.” I said as I looked at the surroundings trying to see if Mavis herself was present, watching us.
”Looking for me?” A voice appeared behind me as I turned around not at all surprised at the sudden voice and presence, well technically she doesn't have a presence but you get the point. It seems the others haven't heard her as they went forward to inspect the grave and pay their respects at the mean time cleaning it up a bit.
While in front of me stood The First Guild Master of Fairy Tail, Mavis. Mavis looked to be around thirteen by appearance, of course she was actually older than that. She has very long, wavy, pastel yellow-blonde hair that reaches down to her feet with a small ahoge, large green eyes with no pupils, peachy skin and a slight child-like build. She is wearing a frilly, pink layered robe with a red ribbon tied in a bow around her neck. Around the chest are three blue diamond patterns with two blue triangles above. Each series of these is outlined in a hot pink. She wears wing-like adornments around her ears and small hoop earrings. She also seems to prefer going barefoot as she wasn't wearing anything on her foot.
As to not have the others hear us, I put a space barrier around Mavis and I, to which Mavis just gave her trademark smile without any word.
”So, how's life going, Master Mavis?” I wasn't exactly expecting Mavis to appear before me so soon so that was all I could come up with at the moment.
”Muu, just call me Mavis. Even I am not calling you gramps just because you are way older than me right? So just call me Mavis, Mr. Ray Cross.” Mavis puffed her cheeks at my question before whining like a baby.
”Says the person who kissed a man even older than me. So I guess Zeref told you about me? But how did you know it was me?” I am not really surprised she knew about me as I already guessed that Zeref would talk about me to her. So I just crossed my arms and decided to trade some banter with her.
”Waa, waa, you can't talk about stuff like that. How did you even know that? Were you peeking? Wait, he's older than you?” Mavis become flustered at my comments as she waved her arms wildly while firing blaming questions at me.
”Humph, who do take me for? I don't need to peek in order to get dirt on you. Shame on you, kissing old men while not wearing shoes.” I sent another blow as I continued my teasing of Mavis. She was almost at the point of tears as she gave me a cute glare. Don't misunderstand though, I'm not making a move on her. Unless of course she makes a move on me herself.
”Stop, stop. There are more important things to talk about. And it's just that I don't like to wear shoes you iiidiot.” Mavis kept waving her hands for a bit before calming down and putting a serious expression.
”Shall we start now, Mage of Time?” Mavis told something incomprehensible from the get go just now. Didn't she?