Authors notes: new story time XD but first some background info: this is my story I did for a competition with my best mate so it's just some fun but I worked hard on it I actually wasn't going to post it but this is a late Christmas present for girl with life full of anime
So merry Christmas sorry it's late and enjoy!
"Once upon a time…"
"Oh come on Lucy don't start with that!"
"Hey, don't interrupt! This is my fairy tale" Lucy pouted as she looked over at the girl in front of her who smirked in response
"Last time I checked you're not living in a fairy tale" the girl shot back
"Tch every girl wants a fairy tale" Lucy leaned back dreamily "I mean who doesn't want their prince charming riding in on a big white stallion and sweeping you off your feet, then get married and on the honeymoon he'll-"
"That's enough!" the other girl shouted with a slightly flustered face "is that what you think about? Tch I don't want to be rescued. I can look after myself"
"Well of course you're going to think like that Erza" the blonde girl laughed "why would the mighty Titania need rescuing?"
"no I don't need rescuing" the red head stood up and brushed the dust off her skirt "well I need to head back home" she stated before walking over to collect her belongings that she put in the small wooden basket
"Erza" Lucy whined "the girls are coming over later come on and stop over for a sleepover, it will be fun" she pleaded while the other girl sighed
"I can't, I'm sorry the mayor has given me a mission to do tomorrow so I need some rest before I go"
"Why do you always accept these stupid missions Erza?" the blonde asked as she sat up and looked seriously at her friend "I mean you're only nineteen for god's sake! You shouldn't be going on fighting for this stupid land! Go enjoy yourself act your age"
Erza looked away "I have to accept them Lucy, I'm probably the only person in this town that will accept these missions and it's for the good of Fiore! Besides I don't have anyone waiting for me Lucy, I'm an orphan" she picked up her red cloak and wrapped it tightly around herself before pulling the hood over her own red hair "I'll be back soon" she said quickly before exiting the blondes flat
"You would have people waiting for you…if you let them in" Lucy said quietly but it was too late the other girl had already left
Meanwhile:
The red haired girl walked through the streets of Fiore with an emotionless expression I could have sworn I heard Lucy say something just as I left but I couldn't hear it…ahh well it mustn't have be important. She carried on walking past the innocent civilians of the town it's sad to think that I don't even know these people's names yet I feel so inclined to do anything I can to protect them.
She turned the corner and saw her two possible paths: either walk through the main town centre or cut through a section of the forest that is directly behind her house. She stood still for a moment and chose the latter choice; she wasn't a fan of crowds besides what was so bad about a forest?
She boldly took the steps forward and walked into the even darker forest but it didn't bother her. The only thing that was annoying was the bitterly cold weather also she had this strange feeling; like she was being watched she clutched the cloak tighter as she decided running was the best option, not because it was scary…no she just wanted to get home faster and rest before having to leave Fiore once again for another request from the town mayor, even though she didn't know what it was yet.
After a few minutes of running she stopped to catch her breath "this sure is taking a lot longer than it usually does" she said out loud in between her rapid breathing. She stood up quickly and looked around trying to see if anything looked familiar "where am I?" she muttered as her hands fell to her sides. Big mistake. Just then there was another bitter gust of wind that ripped the red cloak right off her and sent it flying "oh no you don't" she growled as she chased after the offending object that dared to abandon her in the cold.
She continued to run not looking back, the cloak was more important to her I can't let those memories go she thought frantically as she tried to look ahead but snow was starting to fall, she cursed under her breath as she shivered again.
A howl caused her to stop, that sounded close she thought as the noise echoed through the forest and she started regretting choosing the forest route…
…"Erza don't ever take the forest route at night…" she remembered Lucy moaning at her when the red head had told her friend about the short cut she had recently found
"Lucy you worry too much" she had said calmly "it cuts twenty minutes off my time, plus its peaceful" she had added
"So what!" Lucy cried "it's dangerous you know; some weird people wait there. Plus the wolves! You've heard how massive they are in the forest. They're vicious"
"Tch" she brushed the comment off "I'm not afraid of some mutt"…
"Perhaps I should have listened to her about this" Erza muttered well at least she isn't here to say 'I told you so' she looked around again scanning the now white ground until she spotted red. My cloak! She mentally cheered and stepped forward retrieving her beloved item of clothing before wrapping it around her once more, she sighed in relief as she felt some warmth return to her.
"My, my, what's a girl like you doing wondering the woods at this time?" she spun around at the sound of a strange voice
"I could ask you what you're doing here?" she shot back, but it was too blurry to make out the person in front of her
"Ohh but I asked first" the voice was sickly sweet and it made her skin crawl, she took a step back
"I need to heading off now, my family will be wondering where I am" she said I feel uneasy around this guy she thought its best if I keep my distance
"Oh Erza we both know you don't have any family to go home too"
"What" she looked forward with wide eyes "who are you" she asked her voice didn't hold its usual strength
"You may not know me" he took a few steps forward "but I know you Erza. I know all about your little adventures you do take. Your always on your own no one will miss you" he stated and she could see the smile on his face
"Look I don't know who the hell you are but you should know that I'm not someone to be messed with" she said in a strong tone "I could easily-"
"Yes I know you're strong, but my dear you are weapon-less and cold I could easily take you" he voice became darker as she heard him draw his sword "so just come quietly, we wouldn't want that pretty little face of yours cut would we?" he laughed darkly
She looked down and clenched her hand that was holding the wooden basket well this is hardly my weapon of choice, but it will have to do
Another howl caused the man to freeze he lifted his head and grunted "look we better get going dearie there are wolves about" he grabbed her arm but she swung around hitting his head with her basket
"why you little!" he shouted and released her holding his head, she grinned at his response but she never had time to enjoy her victory as a large hand swung around and slapped her round her face. With a cry she fell on the snow "I'll teach you some manners" he grunted as he stumbled up to her not before picking up his sword
"Maybe some scars will make you remember!" he shouted lifting his sword above his head
"You don't scare me" she shouted back at him he grunted in response was cut short as a flash of black flew over her
"Augh!" the man screamed in pain, Erza shot up in time to see an abnormally large wolf on top of the man. It clamped its powerful jaw in its shoulder and he cried out again. Erza jumped up ok he may be scum but he doesn't deserve to be eaten!
"Get off him!" she shouted not really expecting the wild beast to listen to her so she charged into it pushing the wolf slightly. To her surprise the wolf jumped off the man and turned around and stared at her with its piercing blue eyes it was beautiful, it almost took her breath away, that was until she saw the blood trickling down its mouth but she strangely felt her heart increase when she realised the metal object that was lodged in his shoulder why do I feel bad for this beast but she still felt guilty. In a low whine it collapsed to the ground and she rushed to its side
"Oh come on!" she shouted as she knelt down beside it. The wolf noticed and gave a half-hearted growl which somehow made her smile "oh you look so scary" she said sarcastically and she could have sworn she heard a laugh nah must be the wind she thought
But she was pulled out of her thoughts when she heard a whine down from her side and she realised the sword was till sticking out of the wolf's shoulder. She cringed when she realised what she had to do but she swallowed hard "don't bite my head off" she muttered before she leaned over to pull the sword out but this time he growled at her and she sighed "I need to pull it out" she stated waiting for the wolf to pounce on her but it stayed stay she brought her hand to the hilt. She quickly pulled the weapon out of the animal that howled in pain.
She looked down at him with sad eyes knowing she was causing it pain. But then it was gone she threw it somewhere in the snow and immediately the wolf shakily stood up and she realised just how tall it was seeing as he reached her abdomen, she watched him limp a head of her and she noticed something shinny around the wolf's neck. What is that she thought is it a collar? No this wolf isn't tame, wait is that some sort of necklace? Why the hell does a wolf have a necklace around it?!
She was pulled once again out of her thoughts when she saw the black wolf stumble slightly, she went over beside it, but the only response she got was a growl "fine I won't help then" she muttered and stepped back she considered her options what am I going to do? This is a wild animal! It almost killed a man, plus it could just turn on me any second. Lucy did warn me about the wolves…but it did help me, besides if that wound isn't treated he'll bleed to death. That only leaves one option then.
"I need to patch you up" she stated wait why am I talking to a wolf?! It won't even understand me! Just as she expected the wolf started to walk forward "hey where are you going?!" she shouted but followed the black wolf anyway after a few minutes of walking she realised they had reached her house she looked at the wolf suspiciously how could he know where I live? No, it must have just known this is a clearing she walked up to the back of her house and the wolf trotted in "as if I have to try and mend a wolf" she sighed as it pushed past her before collapsing "oh god!" she shouted before running in to aid the poor wolf this is going to be a long night!
Ta-dah! I hope you enjoyed this please review and tell me if I should continue posting this because as I said it was just a bit of fun for a competition. But peace out and happy boxing day :)