Five Little Sacrifices

Chapter 56

"They have to learn it nonetheless", the red haired mage said. Then she sighed. "But yes, if the situation demands it, we have no other choice but to rearrange the schedule."

"Thank you, Erza", Levy smiled. "So we decided that me and Lucy would teach them how to read and write. Freed would take care of teaching them about wildlife, geography and history."

"I can hear them snoring already", Bickslow cackled.

"Mirajane can teach them how to prepare food", Levy continued like they didn't hear what the seith mage said.

"Lisanna would be happy to help as well", Mirajane smiled. "We can teach them how to cook something in the kitchen and outside over the fire."

"That is really good", Freed smiled with a nod of thank you. "And of course we would be happy if Wendy could teach them how to tend wounds even if they're in the middle of woods."

"You can count on me", Wendy smiled happily. "I'll make sure they all know how to take care of themselves, it will be fun."

"Natsu, Gray and Bickslow can teach them how to actually catch things", Levy said. "Doing traps and fishing. Just keep in mind that they are little kids", she reminded. "Don't even think about taking them to the woods and try to make them catch some huge animals!"

"We won't, don't worry", Gray assured.

"But if they don't catch something big, they can't eat enough!" Natsu objected instantly but he shivered when both Freed and Levy glared at him with icy cold eyes.

"I'm sure we're gonna have tons of fun", Bickslow grinned.

"We will have fun!" his 'babies' giggled.

"What will Juvia do?" Juvia asked excitedly.

"I was hoping that maybe you could teach them some traditional skills, like how to fix their clothes if they're torn and things like that", Freed suggested. "They also have to know how to take care of their clothes and tent like wash them. People often forget how important those little skills can be, even when camping out."

"Juvia can definitely do that", Juvia smiled.

"What comes to the training", Freed said and he looked at Erza who smiled.

"I will take care of that", she promised.

"Just... Please keep in mind that they are still too young to do any extreme training", Levy said and she was a bit nervous of what might happen.

"There's absolutely no need to worry at all, I'm a great teacher", Erza smirked with confidence. "I'll make sure they can defend themselves in no time at all and -"

"Erza, remember that it has to be fun for them", Freed said. "Even if they would learn magic soon, it's too early for them to start missions no matter what. They have time to slowly learn things, we don't want to hurry them. Besides, they all have their own traits how to fight. Felix has already told me numerous of times how he wants to learn how to use a sword. I know you can help with that at least."

"Absolutely!"

"Chester of course wants to use daggers, the ones he can already make", Bickslow smirked. "And that's cool, he just has to make them stronger."

"No problem at all! What about Vellanja?" Erza asked looking at Levy who chuckled.

"Brass knuckles", she said and for some reason, none of them were even a slightest bit surprised.

"We can work with that as well", Erza assured with a smile.

"But that's not fair", Natsu whined. "Why only Erza? I could train with them too, you know!" he said looking at Freed.