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[i][b]Lazarus[/b][/i]

His eyes eased open, as the dawn crept through the crack in the curtains. He forced himself out of bed. Sasha was leaving for Tenrou Island today, and he foolishly agreed to stay behind last night. He had no idea how long she and the others would be gone, but it would be a long time, for him anyway. He bathed, and got himself dressed in the bathroom, before heading back to his bedroom.

[color=ed1c24]"Yo. It's been a while Lazarus."[/color] Shujin was leaning against the inside of the bedroom door, a small grin on his face.

[color=00aeef]"What are you doing here Shujin?"[/color] Lazarus sighed before pushing past him to make his way downstairs.

Shujin grabbed his arm on the way past. [color=ed1c24]"You're really letting her go? To Tenrou without you?"[/color] Shujin shook his head. [color=ed1c24]"Some father to be you are."[/color]

Lazarus stared him down. Shujin of all people, knew him best. He was trying to rile him up, to get him to come. [color=00aeef]"I promised I wasn't going. So I wont."[/color] He said firmly, folding his arms with a humph.

Shujin grabbed one of his hands, and gripped it with a smile. [color=ed1c24]"Sure, and I'm not going either."[/color] He chuckled at his own sarcasm, before letting go. [color=ed1c24]"You think I'm missing out on learning about Fairy Tail? Finding out where I came from? I mean, Lazarus we are brothers, but come on, not by blood. We all agreed we would do anything to help each other find our parents remember? Me you and Wither."[/color] Upon mentioning her name, his tone changed, for the worse.

[color=00aeef]"You left Wither behind with Father Budo Shujin, same as me. You have no right to speak of broken promises."[/color] Lazarus scorned.

Shujin held his hands up. [color=ed1c24]"I know..."[/color] He looked down. [color=ed1c24]"I know."[/color] He sighed. [color=ed1c24]"Listen, the girl you saw at the ball, that's still the real Wither. That's proof she's still in there somewhere![/color] He slammed his fist in the door frame. [color=ed1c24]"I didn't give up on you. Don't you give up on her... One day, we'll get her back. But today is not that day... Now, I'm going to Tenrou, and you're coming with me."[/color]

Lazarus was at war with himself in his own head. [color=00aeef]"We'll get her back one day? Shujin. I'm going to destroy Budo myself, but even I'm not proud enough to face him as I am."[/color] He pondered for a moment. [color=00aeef]"Sasha isn't going to like this."[/color]

Shujin raised his eyebrows, before making a whipping gesture, accompanied by a whipping sound. [color=ed1c24]"I'll talk to her."[/color]

The two made their way downstairs, bags packed, and joined up with the group congregating. Lazarus didn't really know what to say. He'd already promised to stay behind. He touched Sasha's shoulder. Mentally preparing himself for a beating. [color=00aeef]"Sasha. I'm coming with you. Whatever happens, I can't let something happen to you or Faith."[/color] Perhaps he had said that too loud, but he didn't really care. Faith was a name he had been mulling over for the baby. Boy or girl, he liked it. 

Shujin leaned in to Lazarus. [color=ed1c24]"Come on Sasha, let this little light mage come along, I'll protect him."[/color] He joked.