16 Hargeon Town (1/2)
As the train finally made its arrival to the large port Town of Hargeon, the two Fairy Tail Mages took a step off the train.
The white-haired Take-Over Mage stretched her body to the air, ”Mmm.m, alright! Finally I get to stretch my legs after a long time of sitting!”
Ezra nodded in agreement, ”Yeah, and the town looks so vibrant and lively. You could just tell by how many people are coming and going. I wonder if they have any great shops or souvenirs around here?”
He's been meaning to give Lisanna something as a thank you gift after she gave him that wooden turtle statue.
That, and also find a nice cake shop for his Nee-san. Hopefully they have pies too!
”We can look for those later. Right now we're supposed to meet the Mayor here. I wonder where that guy is?”
Mira tapped her foot impatiently while scanning around the train station, looking for a middle-aged man with a fancy suit and a top hat.
Ezra began searching as well. Though, it was a little hard with a bunch of people walking around, but that's when he noticed something.
”I'm guessing he's the man over there?” He pointed towards a man coming to them through the crowd.
”Excuse me! Excuse-! P-Pardon me! Mayor coming through! Yes, good to you as well, Madam! Oh! Watch where you are running children! Dear me! May I ask that you not touch my rear!”
A short, portly old man around his fifties came running towards the two mages with sweat dripping down his forehead.
”Yup, that's our guy.”
Mira raised an eyebrow and putted her hands on her waist as the old man finally reached them.
”I....I do apologize for not arriving here sooner! But there was some extra paperwork that had to be finished at the office!” The mayor breathed in exhaustion as he wiped his forehead with a handkerchief.
”We understand Sir. Our Guild Master back home has the exact same problem as you do.” Ezra said.
Poor Master Makarov. So much paperwork, so much daily collateral damage and complaints....
The old mayor gave a gulp and spoke properly, ”Yes, well, I assume you two are the Fairy Tail wizards who accepted the request to help our town?”
The redhead nodded, ”Yes. My name is Ezra Scarlet. And this is Mirajane Strauss.”
The white-haired Mage then gave a simple nod and wave, ”Nice to meet you.”
The portly old man had his eyes widened, ”Oberon and the Demon? Well that's splendid! I have heard such great things about you two!”
Mira leaned over to Ezra and whispered, ”He might also know about our 'not so great' moments, but he doesn't want to mention them.”
The red haired mail just nodded in agreement.
To be fair, Fairy Tail was the very definition for strong and taking things way too far.
The Mayor then turned to Ezra and asked, ”Is the Titania, Erza Scarlet, also with you? I have heard you are always together, correct?”
Mira scowled and crossed her arms, ”Only her and Ezra are always seen together. Fortunately she isn't here right now. I wouldn't want to be caught dead with that trash wearing-Hmmph?!”
Ezra then immediately placed his hand over Mira's mouth to stop talking. The redheaded Mage chuckled awkward at the slightly nervous Mayor.
”Ehehe...Please don't mind her, sir. She and my sister aren't exactly on friendly terms.”
He removed his hand away from her and Mira gave Ezra an annoyed glare. Ezra just gave a smile of apology as the demoness huffed and turned away from him.
Guess that means she forgives him....probably...
The mayor looked between the two and spoke, ”I-I see. Ahem! Anyway, I've never introduced myself. My name is Barney Marl VI! Welcome to the port town of Hargeon! And I do again apologize for my lateness. Now please follow me to the carriage, we have much to discuss of what happened!”