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Edit: 5/8/15- sorry about the lack of words and stuff on the top. I was pretty tired when I made this chapter. Anyways if you are reading this story you are probably new to me and can tell that I am a beginning author. I made an update because I became dissatisfied with some of the things I put, not to mention I thought up a way to make this story way better. The title change from 'Imperial' to 'Sovereign' has meaning in it and if you want to know what it is look up the definitions.. Anyways when you read you will probably find many things the same with some parts added in. such as the members and their connections to Naruto, this was added to make Naruto seem more closer to his guild than before. thank you for reading this story and please check out my other story 'A Sage, A True Hero'
Onto the chapter.
A 13 year old blonde child sighed as he walked his guild Fairy Tail. He wore plain white armor that covered his whole body. It wasn't in a good condition as anyone could see that it was dirty and cracked in numerous places.
((AN: It essentially looks like the plain white armor of Gawain from Fate/Extra))
He was walking from yet another mission failed. He couldn't understand what he was doing wrong. Why was it that he could barely pass missions?
This child was Naruto Uzumaki. An orphan and a member of the guild Fairy Tail.
He heard whispers as he walked closer to his guild. Most were whispers toward him, while the people of Magnolia weren't exactly malicious to him, they didn't exactly hold back insults to him. Something he kept a secret from his guild.
Unlike his fellow guild members, Naruto worked mostly alone. This wasn't because he hated his guild, no on contraire, Naruto loved them. They were his new home.
But they just didn't get it. They tried protecting him all the time, and while he appreciated the thought it was too annoying as he wouldn't be able to get stronger if they always shielded him.
'Guess I'm here now' Naruto thought as he entered the guild.
Naruto wasn't exactly weak, but he wasn't really strong either. He was completely incompatible with every single magic except for one; Requip magic.
Unfortunately Naruto wasn't good at it, the most he could summon was armor and he had no weapons so he learned to fight with his body rather than his magic. But he was unable to find or afford stronger armors so they almost always broke after a few uses. Sometimes even after a first use depending on the situation. He wouldn't even have any if the blacksmiths and shop owners that he buys them from hadn't liked him and gave him discounts.
Naruto walked up to a short old man.
"Sorry Master. I failed again." Naruto sadly said.
Makarov tried to comfort the blonde child. "Now Now Naru-Chan, you can just pass the next mission. Perhaps you should bring some of the others with you."
Makarov knew that Naruto hated to be coddled, but Makarov was just worried for him. He considered Naruto as if he was his own child like the others in Fairy Tail.
Naruto shook his head, "I think I'll just get an easy mission this time master." He walked to the mission board, grabbed a random mission without looking at it and walked out.
Makarov sighed sadly. 'That boy is far too stubborn for his own good.'
He felt himself being nudged, "Master, is it wise to leave Naruto on his own like this?" a redhead with a worried look asked him.
"Erza, you simply need to give him time. He will come for help when he is ready. You know how he feels about getting help from others." Need it not be said that Naruto was a prideful man, well boy.
Erza frowned. She cared for the blonde as if he was her brother. The two were pretty close and spent time together when not on missions. She was the one to teach him Requip magic but could never figure out why it didn't work perfectly for him.
Seeing her little brother struggle so hard made her heartbroken.
"Just give him time." A man known as Macao said. "He is still young so he has plenty of time to get stronger." Even though Macao was saying this he really wanted to help Naruto. The blonde child had grown on him when Naruto would watch over Romeo during the times he was away.
A loud boisterous voice Makarov recognized as his grandsons rang out. "You should kick the brat out Old Man. He fails every damn mission he is on." Laxus hated the blond brat. The blond was one of the reasons Laxus thought Fairy Tail was weak. While it was an exaggeration to say he failed all his missions, it still hit pretty strong.
Laxus insulting the person that was considered "Fairy Tail's Weakest" made the guild silent.
Another voice replied before anyone else could answer. "That is very UNMANLY of you Laxus. Naruto is such a MAN for trying!"
The one who said this was Elfman, a man of great stature. Truthfully he admired that Naruto was willing to fight on despite failing several times. Something about the blonde trying his best just made the Take Over mage respect him more.
"Tch, whatever." Laxus went away not caring about the topic anymore.
The guild said nothing for several moments. They had all at one point tried to help Naruto only to be blown up at because of his pride.
There was even a point where they lightly teased him about his weakness, but that was quickly put to a stop by the Master. When they thought about it, they felt horrible for doing such a thing to one of their own.
Naturally they had apologized to him as soon as possible. They were surprised when instead of anger they were shown forgiveness by the big hearted blonde.
It took a few minutes, but the guild went to their regular behavior. They felt that until Naruto came to them for help. They could do nothing but watch him from the shadows.
A silver haired girl sighed before going on with her regular routine. 'Oh Naruto you should accept someone's help before you get hurt too badly.'
She did not know how much she would be right until later, and curse herself so badly for it happening.
LATER ON THAT DAY: NIGHT TIME
Naruto was walking to the guild, not knowing what time it was. His mission was fairly simple, find a cat named Tora and bring IT to the owners. The mission was a reoccurring one since the cat always got away from his affectionate owners.
Naruto was convinced the cat was a demon of some kind. It lead mages everywhere throughout Magnolia.
Anyways with the mission completed for he was happy that he didn't fail it like usual and was happy on his way to the guild.
Unfortunately, this was not his night.
Naruto saw a man attacking Team Shadow Gear. As he sneaked closer to the fight Naruto recognized the man as one of Phantom Lord's members even if he couldn't recall the name.
Naruto summoned an orange balloon to his hand. He knew what he had to do, even if he wasn't strong he needed to save his Nakama.
He threw the balloon at the man and it splattered against his weaponized arm, turning it orange.
They all looked at him and he shouted while the man was caught off guard.
"Guys you need to run!"
The female member of Team shadow Gear immediately refused, "What about YOU! He is too strong for you!"
"Then go get Erza or Mira! Jet! Droy! Get out of here and get help!" The two males complied as they grabbed Levy by the arms and ran. In their panic state they didn't think about what could happen to their younger guild mate and only wanted to protect their crush.
"Aren't you a brave one? I am Gajeel Redfox. That is the name of the guy about to kick your ass. At least try to show me a good fight."
"Sorry if I disappoint YOU!" Naruto jumped away and snapped his fingers.
Suddenly dozens of multi colored balloons were launched from the shadows to Gajeel. Not stupid to let something unknown hit him, he tried to block or dodge them but more and more kept coming.
Eventually when it stopped, Gajeel was covered in the most disgusting colors he had ever seen.
As it would anyone else. Gajeel was now pissed.
Something in Gajeel snapped and he chased the Blonde.
As Naruto was running, he did his best to lay traps in his wake. He knew there was no possible way for him to beat Gajeel so he did the next best thing. He just needed to stall until help arrived, even if he hated it.
Unfortunately that plan was quickly put to an end when a rainbow Gajeel popped in front of him, crushing the ground.
"Imma kick your ass you annoying punk." He growled out. It sorta reminded Naruto of Natsu when he gets angry.
"Iron Dragon Roar!" Naruto crashed into a tree in pain, his armor crumbling to pieces. 'Shit, this guys a dragon slayer like Natsu!"
Naruto struggled to get up when he was picked up by the throat and slammed against the wall.
The dragon slayer gripped hard and said, "I was gonna go easy on ya, but now you went ahead and pissed me of."
"As…..if….I…..would just….let you do this…."
Naruto sent magic into his arm and thrust it as the metal dragon slayer's pink and orange face. Gajeel was positive the weakling was done for and was caught off guard as he hit a tree and destroyed it.
Naruto rubbed off some blood on his mouth. "Come on Redfox. The fire dragon slayer hits way harder than you." That was a bluff since as the metal dragon slayer Gajeel had rougher characteristics in comparison to Natsu.
A rough voice came out from the smoke, "You want to see a tough hit? Fine then."
"Iron Dragon's Club!" A long club came at him before separating into smaller clubs at the end.
Naruto could do nothing else but brace himself. 'If only….If only I wasn't so weak."
Next thing he knew, Naruto was in a world of pain.
THE NEXT DAY: MORNING
The members of Fairy Tail were frantic. The guild was called to action when Team Shadow Gear warned them about what happened. And they were worried about Naruto, knowing he couldn't defend himself.
Eventually they came upon a horrible sight. Naruto was crucified to a tree. His pants were wrecked while his armor that covered his body were missing showing his scarred body. A stamp of Phantom Lord's symbol was on his chest, above a tattoo on his stomach.
They quickly brought down the bloody and beaten Naruto and heard his whisper as he opened his blue eyes slightly. "Haha…geez guys, the one time I actually need your hel-" he was interrupted as he coughed out blood.
Their hearts tugged at this. Their emotions began to run high as they saw their precious guild member in such a bad state.
Erza looked to be in a mix of rage and tears as she held onto her little brother figure.
Natsu was literally on fire as he saw the condition Naruto was in. The two had always gotten along well when Naruto surprised Natsu by believing he was raised by Igneel immediately.
Lucy was shaken as she looked at her fellow but younger blonde. She couldn't believe that anyone would ever do such a thing. Especially to a child
An aura appeared over Fairy Tail.
This means war.
UNKNOWN PLACE
Two voices rang out. One deep, one carefree.
"What a weak brat."
"We'll just take care of that when he appears."
Now both voices said at the same time.
Rise now….. RISE NARUTO UZUMAKI!
Chapter end.
Nothing much to say. But Naruto will get stronger but for now he is essentially the same level as canon 12 year old Naruto. In other words pretty weak as hell.
For the pairing I am leaning to either Wendy or Juvia. Still not too sure yet. I have read a few fics with Naruto being weak. And one didn't get very far while the other two made out Fairy tail like a bunch of assholes who made fun of Naruto. As if that would happen.
Anyways please review and ask any questions.