Why? For all my life, I thought that he was my enemy, someone who I must defeat. But at the last moment did I realise that I had made the biggest mistake of my life. People say that you and your soul mate are connected by a red thread of fate, and that they are forever to be together. But how do you know who you have chosen is the one?

Why? I have never realised the true meaning of love. It was only until I crossed upon fellow mages did I find out about loyalty and friendship. The emotion of truth was given back to me and finally I was able to restart. I found a place to belong and never did I feel so accomplished.

Why? It seemed like time stopped when my past threatened to envelope me. Everything seemed to be my fault and the only way to really find peace for both me and my comrades was for me to sacrifice myself. But no, he wouldn't allow me to. Natsu was never one to see a precious friend fall to their knees. So he saved me, like he did to Gray and Lucy. It only just hit me at that moment that Natsu was a true leader, not willing to die for friends, rather to live for them.

Why? After that incident, time again seemed to flow backwards. He came back for me, but for different reasons. His memories robbed from him, the only thought stuck in his head was my name. Erza. I tried to forgive him, but only was it until it was too late did I release my inner feelings, flowing out. I couldn't stop, nor did I want to. Once again, I made a mistake in my life.

Why? I thought that everything was over for him. That he wouldn't be able to live life normally. But after a long period of time on the holy grounds, he appeared again, right in front of me. He told me that he had regained his memories, and could never forgive himself. And under that breathtaking sunset, he lied and hid his emotions. He was always modest in his past, like the old him.

Why? After all those mistakes I made in my young life, why did I make this one? The burning flame in my heart shattered, leaving an empty shell. And the one who had to witness this was him. He knelt down, whispering unclear words. Was it my hearing deteriorating or was it him unable to think clearly? But as my sight started to fade, all I saw was a calm blue, inviting me to sleep. I passed on.

Why? As I look over at him, all I can hear are his apologies. Still did he continue to hold the burden of my leaving on his bare shoulders alone. One day he would visit me, or he would stay indoors, or he would go out and vent out his loneliness. But never during those times did I see his calming smile. I continue to look on, watching his every step. I regret so much of my life, especially the fact that I left him when he needed me most. But that wasn't what saddened me most. As he fiddled with the pendant on his chest, I cry out in sadness. My tears fall to the ground, hitting the pane of glass preventing him to get wet.

I look out the window, continuing to touch the pendant. In it contained a strand of scarlet, the last remains of her. I continue to curse myself for not protecting her, for not being there when she needed me most. As the rain continued to hit the window, I watch the drops of water slide down like tears. But when I shift my gaze, I could have sworn to see a shadow, a flicker. But what really stood out to me the colour that caught my eye. There it is again, but this time I saw much clearer of what I had wished to see for all my life, a wisp of bright scarlet.