A/N: So this is my first fic, and I just thought of this after comparing both Erza's and Gilgamesh's powers. In this story, Erza is gonna be as strong as she was after the Tartaros arc and I'll stick to the Fate/Zero version of Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh will have his powers here even though this isn't during the Grail Wars. I'll also be accepting constructive criticism even though it's just my first fic So, enjoy:)
Erza Scarlet woke up with a jolt, sitting straight up. She immediately regretted it that very instant because she felt a massive headache rushing up to her head. Groaning, she laid back down, reaching her hand up to her head. She winced when feeling a big bruise. Where the hell am I? She thought as she took a look at her surroundings. Her head throbbed after seeing she was in some wagon sort of thing, and it didn't help with her headache.
This time slowly sitting up, she realized that there were about 5 other girls present. They all looked like who others would probably describe as beautiful. But they were all dressed poor and they had wide eyes, looking terrified, and two of them were even crying. She looked down to her own clothing and found that she was in tattered clothes.
Erza pointed to the oldest looking girl, who looked like she was in her early twenties, and demanded, "You. Where are we going?"
"D-don't you know? The soldiers all t-took us when we were a little off of our v-village. W-we seen to be heading to the capital, Uruk." she stammered.
Erza frowned, that didn't sound familiar. In fact, nothing sounded familiar. Where did she come from again..? Her frown deepened, she didn't seem to remember anything. Damn, she thought, I can't think in this heat. Waving her hand to fan herself, she just realized how hot this place was. Eyeing the girls, she saw they all were nicely tanned with blue eyes. I don't resemble them whatsoever. She herself was more paler than them with scarlet red hair. She froze. Scarlet. Her name was Erza Scarlet. And that was all she remembered.
Two hours have passed when the wagon had finally pulled to a stop. Erza felt really uneasy, and the scared girls trembling didn't ease her one bit. She heard then heard footstep and saw an older man mumbling to himself. He cleared his throat when a man who was dressed much nicer and looked of high authority approached, and stood next to the old guy. "Alright ladies!" The old man hollered. "You are here to become His Majesty's servants. Of course we will hear no complaints from you since you are given the privilege to serve His Majesty. We will provide you with proper clothing. Sir Danera here," he motioned to the man next to him, "will give you further instructions from here on out."
The oldest girl from earlier sighed, "His Majesty's servants huh? I suppose we have no choice..-"
"Wait a minute." Erza interrupted, "How is it that we have no choice?"
The looks on the girls' faces when from a little reluctance to pure shock. "Are you saying you are going to resist?" another girl asked, "If His Majesty the king wishes us to become his servants, then we will become his servants! His wishes are absolute!" she hissed in whispering manner.
"She's right." Their heads turned to the man named Danera. "Do not resist or there will be major consequences. Follow me."
Erza had a bad feeling. Something told her to just run, or fight, or anything to stop from doing this. The girls and herself included shouldn't be taken against their will and forced to leave their homes just to serve a king. But what can she do? A fighting spirit has stirred within her, but she clearly couldn't do anything. Yet. For now she will just have to do what they ask, or "what the king wishes."
And so, they were led into a palace looking place with who-knows-what ahead of them.
Ezra couldn't help but notice how absolutely beautiful this place was and she was in awe. The palace they entered had huge white pillars with polished marble floors and high ceilings. (Think of it as a mix of an Egyptian-like place and Greek-like place.) It was very spacious and she didn't know if this was considered as 'indoors' because beyond the pillars there was nothing else but the outside. She figured this because of the heat. As they walked, with Sir Danera ahead of them, the sound of their footsteps echoed due to their huge and open surroundings.
Unknowingly to Erza, the girls were becoming and more and more anxious. She suddenly heard the pace of one of the girls' breathing increasing, and when Erza turned to her, she saw the blue-eyed girl stop with her hand on her chest. The girl soon earned the attention of the others and was asked what was wrong. Taking a huge gulp, the girl said, "I...I really don't think I can...do this." And Erza took note of how the girl was starting to sweat, and it certainly wasn't because of the heat.
Frowning, Erza asked, "And why is that?" In response, the girl looked at her with wide eyes.
"Are you serious? Are you not aware of what's going to happen? We, all of us, are going to be in the presence of literally the most powerful man in the world! I-I feel so honored and don't think we all deserve to be serving His Majesty. I cannot even begin to describe how...how amazing it will be see him! Much less be looked at by him. I just...I just don't know how to react, this seems to be quite overwhelming."
With the said, Erza couldn't help but analysis the situation she was in. When driving through the capital, she saw that this was no poor city, not in the least. It was all in white and gold, with a burst of green with all the plants and palm trees. It was surprising, due to how hot it was, but it must've been because of a big river to the supply the city with water. All the people were clothed elegantly and every stone white house seemed to be of a high class. All she can only conclude that this city was indeed rich and it would have to have a very powerful ruler. And based off of what the girl had said, this king they speak of was a prosperous one and the most powerful man in the world.
So she acknowledged the fact that this seemed to be a huge deal to these girls and a small part of her was starting to too, be anxious to see how things turn out.
"Calm down Silah," the oldest one told the petite woman who was hyperventilating. "We all feel the same was but you must at least show come composure. You, in fact all of us," she turned to the group "will show our utmost respect and honor." the leading girl said, and then turned her voice down, "Especially since the recent events that happened with you-know-who."
"Who?" Erza asked in a not so quiet way, seeing that the girls winced and gave her hard stare. They so happened to start disliking the misinformed redhead. Geez, what's with them? She thought as she took a step back sheepishly.
Sir Danera seemed to notice how they were slowing down, "Pick up the pace you under-classed rats!" he bellowed, "You dare to keep the king waiting?!" Startled, the girls quickly scurried over to catch up to the irritated man.
They then came to a full stop, in front of huge golden doors reaching up to the high ceiling. Erza inwardly gulped, as slight nervousness started to build up in the pit of her stomach. After all, what do you expect of a woman was thrown into a world just to suddenly meet the most possibly powerful man in the world?
And so, the massive doors slowly started to open...
So there you have it! I decided to end it there just for the sake of a cliffhanger, if you want to call it that. Sorry for the short chapters earlier, I've updated and decided to combine a couple of them. Reviews would be absolutely fantastic!
