Hi everyone! I'm a big fan of Erza (who isn't!), anyway because of my love for the great Titania, I've decided to start writing stories. This would probably be composed of mostly one-shots, with varying themes and couples, mostly GrayxErza, JellalxErza and NatsuxErza.
I can't seem to pick the best guy for Titania. Jellal would be the most logical choice, but… you can't deny the chemistry between the other guys and Erza! Anyway, here's my story, I do hope you'll stick around and read till the end. Enjoy!
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Chapter 1: Strawberry Cheesecake
Team Natsu has just finished another mission. It was an easy mission, involving Lucy and Erza using their seduction skills to lure and capture a perverted old mage. They were able to finish the mission without casualties. (Aside from the mage's mansion, and a few building here and there, but hey. It's all part of the job, right? )
Lucy happily stretched her arms as they got off the train. "Home at last!" She smiled brightly, taking in the familiar scent and scenery of Magnolia. Trailing behind the blonde mage were Gray, Erza and her luggage, and Happy who was dragging along a nauseas Natsu.
"That was an easy job for 5,000,000 Jewels." Gray smiled. Lucy and Erza nodded in agreement. "Before we go back to the guild, we should probably get something to eat. "
"Aye sir!" Happy and Natsu chimed.
"Well what do you guys want to eat?"
"FISH!"
"Cheese cake!"
It was Erza, Natsu and Happy leading the group, while Lucy and Gray were a few paces behind.
Lucy sighed at the answers, really why did she even bother asking. She could understand why the cat was obsessed with fishes, but what baffles her is how could a strong, demon-like woman nicknamed Titania, like Strawberry cheesecake so much. It didn't fit her image at all.
"Hey" Lucy stopped for a minute and turned towards her companion.
Gray raised his brow, staring at the celestial mage. "hm?" he grunted in response.
Lucy started walking again, but in a slower pace. "Why is Erza so addicted to cheese cake?"
Upon hearing the question, a smile had graced the ice mage's lips. Lucy stared at his reaction, he looks like he's recalling a precious memory. She smiled inwardly. He probably knows why then!
"Isn't it because it's delicious?" Gray laughed.
Lucy pouted. "It is delicious but that doesn't mean that's just the reason behind her addiction!" There's gotta be a deeper reason! The writer within her thought.
Gray sighed and scratched his head, "I don't know… but, I do remember the first time she tasted a strawberry cheesecake"
Lucy's ears perked up, interested in the tale of Erza's first cheesecake. "Tell me Gray!"
"Gray! Lucy! Hurry up!" Titania shouted irritably, beside her Natsu was flailing both his hands at them, like an idiot.
Gray smiled and glanced at Lucy.
Ooo *Gray's Narrative* oooO
I remember, it was during the summer of the year xxx , the sun was blazing that day. The unbearable heat kept most of the fairy tail mages within the confines of the shaded guild house. It was unbearable to be outside, stepping outside felt like being inside an oven. During that hot summer day, Natsu, Erza and I were out on a mission within the city. We were only kids back then, so we were not allowed to take missions outside Magnolia. Anyway, we were able to finish the mission, but we sort-of destroyed the client's home in the process. Aside from not being able to get the reward, a bill was sent to the master.
Lucy sighed at this, they were destructive even when they were young. "Go on…" She motioned for him to continue. Gray cleared his throat.
So as you can imagine, Erza was really, upset. We were expecting her to shout, scream or beat us up. She did neither, to our delight.
"What did she do then? " Lucy interjected. "Lucy, stop asking questions! Let me finish!" scolded the young ice mage. "Yes, yes" Lucy answered sheepishly.
We were on our way towards the guild, when out of the blue Erza decided to sit down at one of the benches situated beside our path. She sighed and bowed her head.
Natsu and I cautiously approached her, we of course asked her what was wrong. She clutched her skirt with her fists and shook her head. Of course we were worried, so we tried asking her again. She did not seem to want to talk. It was probably because of our mission, and since I had a small part in the destruction of the house, I was a bit guilty. I took her small hands in mine, and told her to forget about it and that I'm treating her to a cheese cake. She repeated the word cheese cake questioningly. To my horror, she did not seem to know what a cheese cake was. I must've looked at her strangely, because she started to blush. Her face turned into the same color as her hair. She glared at me, and demanded to know if I was making fun of her. I raised both of my hands defensively and reassured her that I was not mocking her or anything. After another bout of glares, fights and curses we were able to reach a small café. We ordered three strawberry cheesecakes. Before our cheese cakes were delivered though, Natsu said something about Erza smelling like blood. Erza smacked him in the face and he fell unconscious. Erza seemed to love the strawberry cheese cake so much she ate Natsu's and a half of my slice.
Lucy smiled, she imagined the trio as adolescents. They must have been so cute, Erza most especially. Lost in her thoughts, Lucy bumped into Grays back. "Watch were you're going, we're already here"
Lucy nodded. "Gray, It's amazing how much you remember that day though." She pushed the door of the café, hushed conversations, the sounds of plates and glasses, and the smell of coffee flooded her senses. A few feet away, sat the Fairy Queen and the Salamander. Gray was already walking towards the pair when he turned around and motioned for her to come. "Lucy?" He asked, wondering if there was something wrong with the celestial mage.
"Yes! Yes!" She chimed, she watched as the three childhood friends interacted. It warmed her heart, a bond like theirs was so precious and rare. That still doesn't answer why Erza love strawberry cheesecakes! She thought bitterly as she sat beside Erza.
Gray was seated in front of Erza, he smiled inwardly as he glanced at the lovely woman before him. She was happily eating her beloved strawberry cheesecake. To him she looked so innocent, almost childlike whenever she was eating her favorite dessert. How could I forget that day… He thought to himself.
ooFlashbackoo
Gray grunted as he carried the unconscious Natsu in his back. Erza of course threatened him into carrying the boy, but damn it, Natsu was heavy. They were outside the guild when Erza grabbed Gray's left hand, as his right hand was balancing Natsu. Gray stopped and stared at the scarlet haired girl, a blush was threatening to grace his cheeks. It was about dusk, and the sky was the same as her hair color... to him at that moment she looked like an angel, no – she matched the beauty of a goddess even.
Erza took another step forward, shortening the gap between them. Brown orbs stared at dark ones, she then kissed the cheek of the owner of the dark orbs. "Thank you Gray" She whispered softly, as she coolly walked towards the guild.
Gray was stunned. Erza Scarlet, his first rival (crush) kissed him.
oooEndooo
Bonus Ending
After filling their stomachs with cakes and whatnot, team Natsu decided to just rest in their respective homes. Since both guy's houses were in the same direction, and the girl's houses were in the opposite, they parted ways.
"Erza!" Lucy's heart quickened its pace. It's not like she's going to kill me over that question, right? She gulped, wishing that she did not call Titania's attention. Maahh.. It's too late to back out now.
"Why are you so addicted to strawberry cheese cakes?"
Erza placed her index finger on her forehead, thinking. "Because it's delicious?"
Lucy gasped. "Seriously? That's just it?"She said, disappointed that there's no deeper reason behind the fairy queen's cheesecake obsession.
Erza looked at her questioningly. Is it so hard to believe that cheesecake can be so addictive?
"Well, I first had strawberry cheese cake in my first day of uhm.." Erza blushed. "Blossoming into a woman?"
"The day you first got you period?" Lucy stated in a as-a-matter-of-fact tone. That's not something to be embarrassed about. She sighed.
Erza nodded. "We had a mission that day, and I was feeling terrible, cramps, mood swings and all. Then Gray decided to buy me a cheese cake. After one bite, everything seemed better. It continues to work its magic though. " She smiled.
"I see" Lucy smiled, she was a bit disappointed, she was hoping for a juicy love story behind the addiction, like Jellal baking her strawberry cheese cakes or, meeting a lover because of a slice of cheese cake. Maybe I should write a story about that! She grinned.
"Well, here's my stop! See you Erza!" Both Lucy and Erza waved at each other.
While walking towards her home, the exquip mage whispered to herself, "I'm addicted of cheese cakes because it reminds me of…" the face of a certain ice mage popped out in her mind, and smile graced her luscious lips.
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It's done! What do you guys think? I'm new at this writing thing (I stick to reading), so please do review. Positive and negative reviews are welcome!
