Chapter 16

Golden light on the palms quickly reached the ground, when the guy lightly touched it, at the same moment the plants in the area began to move. Barely sprouted sprouts, seeds, or dying lives have awakened. Growing through the soil under the influence of magic, the plants obeyed the wizard and, at his behest, surrounded the areas around the thatch house. The trees are unusually intertwining, closing all the entrances. When the circle of trees completely turned into a kind of fence, Aidan created a small arch at his place of residence, turning it into an entrance to this small garden for only one person.

Glancing back at Wendy, Aidan smiled and walked away from the place. At least the trees won't scare her like walls of dark ice. Even if the protection is not as strong, it will at least hide it from unwanted threats. After a while he will return and it will be possible to set off again the path. Of course, if everything goes well. Only this time they can finally find a better place to call home. With these thoughts in mind, Aidan quickly reached the strange looking house. It looked rather old, but it was definitely located on the possible land of the territory of the Cat House. He noticed this for a long time, especially in the last month.

Pulling back the curtain that served as a door, Aidan entered this old tent. Inside, only darkness and a lonely silhouette awaited him. Otherwise, everything around was empty, only a bearded old man sat like a statue in the middle of the hall.

Robehaul looked almost the same as Aidan remembered him. All the same little old man in a strange hat made of feathers, he looked like an Indian leader. Only now it looked more like a stone sculpture, and for the magician of life such a vague magical background seemed too suspicious. After a moment, Roubaul opened his wrinkled eyelids and looked at his guest.

- Who are you? What do you want from the old man?

- Are you Nirvit? The boy asked next.

Roubaul's face immediately changed and stood up sharply.

- Who are you?

Aidan smiled and sat down calmly on the thatched floor.

"Don't worry about it, I know a lot about Nirvana and your people, but I hope you keep it a secret.

- That's how ... Looks like someone else remembers us. Here are the times ... - the old man sighed: - Maybe some tea?

- Can i?

- Heh, it's me out of politeness, I look like the one who drove tea for the last century?

Aidan understood what this old "leader" was driving at and still got down to business:

- I came to ask for help.

- Hmmm ... - the old man gloomily thought, and after that he returned to his previous position, sitting down opposite the young man:

- How do you know about Nirvits? Many years have passed, and you are the first who has visited this place since then. Then a lot happened, I thought even the mention of us was lost. The wars did not pass without a trace, and after Nirvana ... - the old man darkened: - Those were dark times ...

- It is difficult to explain, and is there any point in your condition? I understand, it's not easy to believe me right away, but in fact this is also a chance, isn't it?

The old man grinned wryly and shook his head.

- You know about me too ... Eh ... Once you understand, why did you come to disturb me? How can I give you any help?

Aidan lifted his finger and pointed to the ceiling.

- Very soon a special egg will fall from heaven. I think it will be easy for you to understand that it is unusual. I need you to find him and send word of this to Fairy Tail. Then I'll come and pick him up. In return, I will destroy Nirvana!

- AND? - the old man's face changed sharply: - Will you destroy Nirvana ?!

Robaul narrowed his eyes and then laughed.

- Ha ha ha! Nabula! That's the news! Well ... - the old man scratched his beard and nodded: - It's an interesting business ... Although, you don't have to choose. If you know about Nirvana and me, then why not ... Although, it's hard to believe ... Yes, and, - the old man grimaced and shook his head:

- Nabula ... Here is the place of power of my people, and my body is buried. I am still able to work magic due to the special circumstances of my spirit and this place, but sending the illusion outside the forest will not be easy. I am powerless in this respect.

Aidan nodded in understanding.

- It's not scary, I myself will understand when the time comes to come. You can say that I roughly know when the eggs will fall from the sky, but I can't wait here. If the elder saves the egg until my arrival, I promise that I will return in a few years and end Nirvana so that your spirit can find peace.

- Ha ... - the old man had tears in his eyes and he smiled: - Nabula ... How many years I've been here, I don't even remember. Ha ... - with a heavy sigh, the old man shook his head: - Your business boy, in any case I can't demand anything from you.

Roubaul raised his gaze to the ceiling and, as if piercing the roof, looked up into the sky:

- But if there is a possibility ... I will save this egg. I will watch every day, and then I will wait for you!

Aidan stood up and bowed politely.

- Thank you old man. I'll see you again.

Roubaul only nodded, after which the young man left the old house of ancient Nirvit. The old man followed him and followed the receding silhouette, then turning to the sky. Without further ado, he sat down on the threshold of his house and continued to wait. Only this time, some of the wrinkles on his face seemed to have smoothed out, he seemed to be smiling. Even if the chance is small, he still decided to confide in a stranger ...

***

Aidan returned pretty quickly. To his surprise, Wendy has already woken up ... Over the past month, she adopted the guy's habit of sleeping longer and stronger, so such an early awakening is rare for her.

- Brother! Where have you been? - the girl asked indignantly, appearing behind his back. The guy embarrassedly scratched the back of his head and turned around. Having met with my usual pretty face. The little mischievous hair has grown a little and very soon she will have to braid her braids.

Wendy puffed out her cheek, put her hands on her hips and looked displeasedly into the face of the "brother". Aidan smiled and quickly walked over to the baby, shaking her hair. All the feigned resentment Wendy quickly passed, she laughed sweetly and closed her eyes:

- B-brother! Enough!

- Here, you mischief, - the guy held out a snow-white flower and fixed the young sorceress on the blue hair. Wendy smiled and jumped for joy.

- Hee-hee! Does my brother suit me?

- Well ... - Aidan did not have time to answer, as he heard a pop ... Someone again hesitated and landed flat on the ground.

- Ay-ay! - rubbing her bruised nose, Wendy stood up and raised her sad eyes:

- B-brother ...

The guy laughed and stroked this cutie again:

- You're so clumsy ...

- Mmm ... - gently hugging her to him, Aidan said:

- It's time to go, let's join the magic guild.

- True?! - the girl looked up from her brother: - We will find friends ?!

"You bet," Aidan chuckled. "At least I plan on having a good meal and a drink. Friends will not fill the stomach.

- Well ... - Wendy was embarrassed and whispered, burying herself in Aidan's hand: - Wendy will always feed her brother ...

- Ha ha! I have no doubt, get ready beautiful, we will go to Fairy Tail!

- Fairy X-tail? What are Fairies?

The guy shrugged his shoulders and again stroked the girl gently:

- Ask your new friends!

So, the two finally hit the road. Wendy was looking forward to meeting new acquaintances, and Aidan dreamed of good drinks and delicious food. Although in the past his life was like a series of meaningless wanderings, his habits still remain. To this day, he wanted to do his own thing, explore the world and seek adventure. Loving booze, delicious food and lovely women. Where, if not in the magic guild, can all this be found? We can say that for a wizard-mercenary, he was the best fit!