Disclaimer I don't own anything. I'm sorry Nightlingbolt for copying this but I have some ideas...sorry...sorry...I'll make sure NOT to take any of your ideas...I swear!


Chapter 1

Armor of the heart

He just doesn't understand. Why does she always wear a freakin' stupid armor on the guild?! An armor! Why did she always shun from the warm embrace of her friends? Of him? Didn't he helped fight and break her nightmare? Didn't he told her NOT to cry anymore? Didn't he tell her to live her life to the fullest? Didn't she realize that everyone is here for her? To support her?! Ugh, women...they are such a headache!

Whenever he tried to touch her, or talk to her, or a least sit with her...she punched him or walk away. What the hell, he was just trying to help her! Can't she bloody see that? He tried asking Gildarts and Makarov about this, but they just said something about ' armor of the heart' or some bull like that.

Recently, whenever she was in the guild, he smelt...salty strawberries...her scent was strawberries and a hint of vanilla...but it was salty 'cos she...cried...* smash* shit, he didn't notice that he had put a flaming fist thought the brick wall. God that's gonna hurt like a mom later on...right now, he had a mission to do.


She just doesn't understand. Why does he always bother her? Care about her? She wasn't more important then the others! She just wanted to be alone and have some space but noooooooooo. That stupid man with the idiotic grin always have to interfere! But, it warms her heart to know that someone like him cares about her. It really does. But that does stop her from feeling irritated at him...right?

Argh, she rapped her knuckles against her steel gray armor. Since young she had hidden her feelings inside an armor. Outside is just a hollow shell of who she really is. She cannot bear being hurt again...like jellal and...Simon...even though she knew Fairy Tail would die then hurt their own comrade.

Tears stung her eyes. ' Oh great...the water works just has to start now...' Tears blurred her vision as flashback of her with Simon, Milliana, Wally, Sho and Jellal resurfaced after all the hard work both physically and mentally she took to buried it at the back of her mind.

She can feel the wound at her heart reopening. A throbbing sensation pulsed through her entire clutched at her chest area in then saw Jellal reaching out for her hand. Just when she reach out for him, the image changed. In their place stood Natsu, Gray, Happy and Lucy. Natsu with his toothy grin. She smiled for the first time since the incident.

How blind was she? Dwelling in the past when her true friends were right in front of her. Caring for her. How stupid. No matter how hard she tries to be brave and strong, deep inside she is just a terrified and frail little girl.

She thought back about the times she had with the gang. Natsu challenging her to a fight and the result was obvious. Natsu rushing to her aid when she was arrested. Natsu supporting her during the phantom lord incident...Natsu, Natsu, Natsu...it seemed like her whole world revolved around Natsu.

From his pink locks to his fire magic...everything about him makes her feel...safe and secure I guess...what's this? She placed a hand to her heart area. She could feel it beating wildly. She feels lightheaded. What's the matter with her?! Is...is this what is called...love?! Impossible! Its incredulous to think about Natsu, her comrade, her best friend that way!

Oh look at the time, she needs to go to the guild now. But first, let her heart slow down, her face to return to its original pale color and for the feeling of her legs to return.


" Erza Scarlet!" there was a bellow. She turned her head towards the source, only to find a pink package barreling towards her. Needless to say, she was tackled to the ground by the one and only Natsu Dragneel.

" Oof!" was the reply Natsu got when he landed on Erza. " I wanted to fight you...but normally the real Erza Scarlet would have sensed my attack and would have gotten off the floor immediately as she landed with a ' Tch' and a glare that promised death to the one who did that..."

Erza was beyond pissed. What was this idiot implying? That she was a fake? Before she could open her mouth and retort, Natsu had already strode away. " I'll fight you when you are up to it!" Normally Erza would have attacked him and torture him for saying all that crap but...Mira's home made strawberry cake was...done! Natsu was saved from certain death.

Erza was thinking about her past while she picked up her fork and proceeded to cut a chunk out and savor it...if not for the fireball heading towards her...

Everyone paled when they saw the cake...or what remains of it. The males could only pray the ' Little Natsu' would survive the ordeal event thought he chances are very slim...About 0.000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 0000000001% yeah?

* Slash* Gray was down. Natsu was laughing at his rival's misfortune when all hell broke loose. Even watched as Erza went ape on Natsu. And of course they weren't spared from the assault. Bits of metal and fire sailed thought the room. Landing on poor passer-bys.


The guild was demolished before Erza was noticed this and stopped her assault. On one condition. Natsu has to buy her 10 cakes everyday. And he has to grovel too. Not that he was complaining of course. ( he was unconscious)

Erza clicked her tongue distastefully. Seriously, that idiot Natsu just and to ruin her cake when she was musing to herself about her past...wait, the moment she thought about her past, the fireball came sailing thought the room...could it be...that that idiot Natsu was actually trying to cheer her up?! She had to apologize to Natsu. She had to!

She smiled gratefully as the Sun's rays peered through the clouds. Maybe...one day she might be brave enough to take off the armor of her heart once and for all...no, she will.


Some one shot that I write would be added to this story.