Author Note: After watching Fairy Tail and re-reading some of the fiction here, I decided to write another story - short this time. I've come to the realization that I don't do well with long stories such as my other one, "A Promise Fulfilled", since I tend to lose inspiration; mostly because of the lack of comments and yes, I know - it's selfish but what can I say? Currently, my other story is on hiatus since I wrote three more chapters for the story but lost it.
Anyway, my original intention was to make this story a one-shot but thought everyone would prefer it to be at least 2-3 chapters. Please enjoy the first chapter and depending on the reviews, I may or may not continue and feel free to add comments or questions.
Title: I Was A Fool
Rating: M
Warnings: Gray x Natsu
Disclaimer: Fairy Tail and its characters do not belong to me.
Natsu's POV
"Are you ready to leave?" I slowly nodded my head as I stared out the window. This is the last time I'll ever be in this place; the place that holds my fondest memories. It just had to be this way, huh?
"Can we stop by that place first?" As I turned, the confused expression on Jellal's face was very clear. "You know, the beach?"
"Ah, of course. How are you feeling anyway?" He said with a small smile.
"I... I don't know. I don't want to leave but this is for the best... right?"
"Now, now, we've talked about this numerous times and yes, it's for the best. Now let's get going before you change your mind." He opened the brown door behind and gestured me to follow. As I exited the room and walked side-by-side with Jellal onto the marble hallway, numerous maids and butlers greeted us.
"Good morning Mr. Fullbuster and Mr. Fernandes." With a forced smile, I greeted them back.
"Good morning everyone." As walked a bit further down the hallway, we were finally at the entrance that was guarded by ten bodyguards.
"Good morning sir!" Every single one of them bowed their heads in respect as I gestured for them to be at ease. "May I ask where you are traveling to this morning?"
"I'm going sightseeing. I..." I gulped my throat as I tried to come up with an excuse. "I don't know when I'll be back." The bodyguard before me gave a soft smile, which was sort of surprising.
"Good for you sir. I hope wherever you go, may you find happiness with the people you are with." That's when realization hit me. I guess they all knew what was happening in the estate. Two of them opened the humongous doors, which let the sun's rays hit us. I raised my hand to block the blinding sunlight and began to walk.
"I wonder if they'll say anything."
"The fact that they knew you were leaving and didn't stop you probably means they won't."
"That's true... I suppose." We descended down the stairs and I took another huge gulp as Jellal's car was now within full view. The vehicle that would take me away from all of this... torment and heartache. He got around on the driver's side and gestured me to enter the 918 Spyder. "You know I don't do well with vehicles; at least, not without those sunglasses."
"Don't worry, I have a pair a friend of mine created." The sunglasses he was holding was extremely alike to the one I used to have. I don't know why but there was a specific pair of sunglasses that was created to give me relief when riding vehicles. I didn't really understand the science behind it but didn't really care as long as it worked. I quickly took the pair and wore it as I sat on the passenger side. As we started to move, I couldn't help but look back at what I was leaving nor could I stop a tear from falling.
"Are you sure you want to burn your jacket too?" Jellal proceeded to tie his jacket around my own on the lone wooden pole.
"Whether you know it or not, my jacket was also bugged just as yours. And yeah, he would go that far to keep tabs on you." I felt a small smile creep up on my face thinking about him again but shook it off. The waves of the ocean crashing onto the beach and the ocean glistening off the water was a beautiful sight. I sighed out loud knowing that this was yet another place I held dear to my heart that I would be leaving.
"Where are you taking me anyway?"
"I haven't made the arrangements but I will once we're done here." He grabbed a torch and lit the tip of it. "Would you like to do the honors?" Without saying another word, I took the torch and brought it close to my jacket but not enough to make contact. I'm about to burn the last thing that connected me to him... should I really do it? As if to get an answer, I turned back to Jellal and when he nodded his head I brought the torch to burn the jacket.
"Excuse me while I make the call." I stood lifelessly as both of our jackets began to burn destroying my connection.
"Hey, it's me." The flames was now at arms length of the jacket.
"I need to ask you a favor. It's really important." And now at the shoulders.
"Would you mind taking Natsu in?" And there it goes, around the collar.
"Yes, I understand the implications and the risks for you but please, this would mean the world to me. Natsu is like a little brother to me, you know that don't you?" The flames burned brilliantly as it made its way towards the back of the jacket.
"He won't find him... hell, why would he even bother? He has someone else to play with." I brought my hand up to my face and was surprised to find my fingers wet. Am I crying?
"The press won't find out. If it comes to that, I will personally oversee the safety and secrecy of him. Just assign him two personal bodyguards." The fire now made its way on the opposite sleeve and onto Jellal's.
"Please, just do me this favor Lyon! You tell me if you can say no to the sight I'm witnessing! You tell me if you can say no when someone comes to you for help after all the pain they've suffered! I'll send you a picture of what I'm seeing if I have to!" Now even the pole itself was set aflame.
"We're at the beach on the south-side of town. Fine, we'll talk in person." The flames started to slow down as if it was taking its time. A couple of minutes later, I distinctly heard a car pulling up but gave it no attention.
"Jellal, what's going on? And why is it so sudden?" There it goes... the jacket was finally engulfed in the flames as I sat down on the warm sand and brought my knees to my chest. At this point, I couldn't stop the crying and emotions that came out.
"Why!? Why did you have to do this to me!?" I grabbed the area around my heart and clenched. "It hurts... so bad. When did you stop loving me?" I closed my eyes and just let the tears fall onto my pants.
"See?" I heard a frustrated sigh come out from someone but it wasn't Jellal.
"There's going to be a couple of things I need you and him to follow if I'm going to take both of you."
"Thank you Lyon, I appreciate it."
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