Do you think she'll pass the test?

Two weeks had passed since the disbandment of Phantom Lord, and I found myself back home, contemplating my next move. With no more missions to fulfill and the uncertainty of which guild to join looming over me, I was caught off guard by the sudden appearance of Jubia and Gadjeel at my doorstep.

"To what do I owe the honor of this visit?" I quipped, welcoming them inside.

"We have every right to come and see you. But what are you planning to do now that the guild is dissolved?" Gadjeel inquired, his curiosity evident.

"Well, perhaps it's time for a change of scenery," I mused. "But let's not go breaking things now. We're no longer insured by a guild," I joked.

"And besides, you could always foot the bill for any damages with all the money from your missions," Gadjeel teased with a smirk.

"I highly doubt that. That money is reserved for emergencies, like the one we're facing now," I replied with a chuckle.

"Enough banter, you two. Jubia suggests joining the Fairy Tail guild. Jubia thinks they're nice, especially Mr. Grey," Jubia chimed in, hearts practically floating around her head.

"Are you sure it's not because you're infatuated with Grey?" I teased, earning a laugh from Gadjeel.

"Yeah, Jubia's acting stranger than usual." Gadjeel added with a grin.

Jubia seemed lost in her own world, gushing about her admiration for Grey, which left me chuckling.

"Fairy Tail, huh? That doesn't sound like a bad idea," I pondered aloud.

"What, are you considering joining Fairy Tail too?" Gadjeel asked in surprise.

"I'm not sure yet. I'll take some time to think about it. And what about you, Gadjeel?" I questioned.

"I'm undecided as well. But for now, I'm off," Gadjeel replied, already heading out the door.

"Wait, Gadjeel, take Jubia with you," I called after him, but he was already gone.

"Jubia, Jubia," I called out to her, trying to snap her out of her daze.

But she paid no heed to my words, continuing to prattle on about Grey.

There's only one way to break her out of this trance.

"Jubia, look! There's Grey outside," I lied.

"That's right," she exclaimed, rushing out the door, leaving me alone once again.

"I'm a genius," I chuckled to myself. "Time to cook dinner."

After rummaging through my empty cupboards and fridge, I realized it was time for a trip to the market. After a few hours of shopping, I returned home, stored away the groceries, cooked dinner, and settled into the living room. That's when I noticed a letter on the table.

"How odd. I didn't expect visitors," I muttered, picking up the letter and reading its contents.

Two figures, a man and a woman, appeared on the paper, their faces obscured. The man began to speak, addressing me directly.

"Well, my dear Jade, I hope you're enjoying your new life?" he said, catching me off guard.

How does this person know about me when I've never mentioned anything?

The woman chimed in, her voice echoing through the room.

"I assume you're shocked that we know you're from another world," she stated matter-of-factly.

Of course, I want to know more, but who are they?

The letter concluded with a cryptic message, directing me to the cave where I found my katana for answers.

"Well, well. Looks like I have a mystery to solve," I muttered to myself.

Deciding to err on the side of caution, I donned my combat attire and left a note for Jubia and Gadjeel, informing them of my whereabouts. Then, I set off into the forest in search of the cave. After a few hours of trekking, I stumbled upon the familiar entrance.

"It hasn't changed a bit," I remarked, conjuring a ball of light to guide my way.

Navigating deeper into the cave, I reached the spot where I discovered my katana. To my surprise, there were wing-like marks on the wall. Intrigued, I reached out to touch them, triggering the cave to tremble violently.

"A trap," I realized, poised to make my escape. But something held me back.

The wall began to slide open, revealing a narrow passageway. Without hesitation, I stepped inside, only to have the wall seal shut behind me, plunging me into darkness.

Meanwhile, in another part of Magnolia, a man and a woman engaged in conversation.

"Do you think she'll pass the test?" the woman asked, her tone filled with anticipation.

"Yes, I'm confident she will. After all, she's our daughter. And as a token of our affection, we've left her a little surprise," the man replied.

"I wonder when we'll be able to visit her without the need for secrecy," the woman pondered.

"Regardless, once our mission is complete, we'll make the trip to see her," the man assured her.

"And the question remains: will she favor men or women?" the woman wagered.

"I'm betting she'll prefer women," the man declared confidently.

"And I'm willing to wager double that she won't," the woman countered with a smirk.

"Well, we'll see about that. Get those jewels ready," the man said, a playful glint in his eyes .