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"Thinking"
Attacks
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Chapter 4: A Mission
Takeo POV
Once I arrived in Magnolia town I started to look for a clothing shop to replace my rags "Damn…I don't have any money." I think to myself as I sweat drop comically "How am I ever gonna get any money the last time I checked no one was hiring a ten year old… wait a second what year is it?" I mumble out loud as I run up to the nearest shop keeper "Excuse me sir but could you tell me what the year is?" I ask as politely as possible. The old man just stared at me strangely "It's x776." He responds slightly confused
My eyes nearly pop out of my head "Three years? I've been gone for three years? My father's gonna kill me!" I cry out "That means I never arrived to Crocus!" I realized to myself "How could I forget to do something important like that." All of a sudden the old man speaks up "Hey boy you look like the boy on this poster." He says while holding up a poster with my face on it saying "Takeo R. Pergrande prince of Pergrande missing if seen report to a town official or royal guard."
I nearly face faulted into the ground before sweat dropping "Hehe I think you've got the wrong kid I'm just a normal civilian." I say nervously while rubbing the back of my head hoping that he would buy the lie "Good thing I have the necklace under my shirt." I think letting out a sigh of relief gripping the necklace over my shirt or what was left of it. The old man lets out a laugh "How could I mistake you for the Prince, you're in rags!" he exclaims in a crude manner. I stare at him with my eye twitching in annoyance before reaching up and grabbing him by his collar "Don't under estimate people by their appearance old man." I whisper sending chills down his spine and dropping him back down.
"Well looks like I'm going to have to live in the forest for a while until I can get to Crocus or find some money." Absorbed in my own thoughts I accidentally bumped into someone. As we both fell back I quickly stand back up "Sorry! I didn't see you there." I exclaim bolting back up and bowing down to a familiar short old man with a mustache.
The old man smiles warmly "It's ok my boy now lift your head up." I look up and rub the back of my head embarrassingly "I'm sorry I should be more careful of where I'm walking." The old man just smiles before he frowns and looks me up and down "My boy what is your name?" I look at him confusedly "It's Takeo Wales sir." I reply "Nice to meet you Takeo my name is Makarov Dreyar." I stare at him a little longer before realizing something "You were featured twice on Sorcerer Weekly's three years ago!" I exclaim in realization. The old man just chuckles at me before turning serious "Takeo would you mind telling me why you're in rags?" I look at him before responding "I don't have any money." I respond simply in comical manner. "Hmmm this is a problem." He says rubbing his chin in a thoughtful manner.
"I got it! Why don't I buy you some new clothes?" He exclaims happily. "I-I'm sorry but I'm going to have to turn down your kind offer I can't just take your money!" I respond. "Did you parents ever teach you to never talk back to your elders?" He says in a stern voice "At least let me work for it." I say determinedly. Looking at me with interest he asks me "Takeo do you know how to use magic?" "Does that weird power that I used during the Tower of Heaven count? Wait a second how did I summon that power again?" I think scrunching my face up trying to remember what I did.
I then stare into Master Makarov's eyes seriously "Nope." I say as he comically face faults into the ground. "Ok Takeo could go run this errand to an old friend of mine named Yajima in Crocus." He asks me. "What a convenient coincidence!" I think happily to myself."Y-Yes sir!" I exclaim nervously "But why would you trust some bum you bumped into to go run something so important?" I ask. "Something about you just makes me want to trust you, don't let me down." He says cryptically "Oh! Before I forget he takes out a bag filled with Jewels and an envelope reading "To: Yajima". This money should cover the trip expenses and your payment for this errand." He says warmly. "Thank you so much Master Makarov! I won't let you down!" I exclaim happily bowing to him once more I bid him farewell and start walking towards the train station. "Have a good trip Takeo and come back to visit Fairy Tail sometime!" He bellows to me I grin to myself as I run off happily.
Quickly catching my breath I continue rushing into the station and buying a ticket from the front desk with some of the Jewels Master Makarov gave me "I owe you one Jiji." I think smiling once more. "CHOO CHOO!" sounded the train "Crap, can't miss the train!" I cry out rushing onboard the train. "We will be leaving towards Crocus estimated time to arrive, 2 hours." Crackled the voice coming from the train's speakers. Finally finding a seat I sit down clutching the envelope and tucking the bag of jewels into one of my pants pockets after checking for holes. "I never thought I'd say this but I'm kinda glad my trip to Crocus was interrupted three years ago." I think to myself remembering Grandpa Rob and all the amazing people I met, but for some odd reason my mind kept on wondering back to a certain red head I had met for the first time a few years ago.
Captivated in my own thought's the speakers caught me off guard "We have arrived at the Capital Crocus…We have arrived at the Capital Crocus." Repeated the train's speakers. Jumping out of my seat I sprint off the train "Before I go visit King Fiore I need to deliver this." I think to myself "W-Wait a second Jiji didn't give me any directions! How could I forget?" I realized with my eyes bulging out of my head in stupidity. "I'm sure I can ask around." I say trying to reassure myself as I start approaching random civilians.
Erza POV
As my eyes flutter open I bolt up only to find myself in a strange room "I see that you've woken up." Turning my head around I see a old lady with pink hair looking at me with a bowl of soup in her hands. "Where is Takeo?" I ask frantically looking around for any sight of him. "He left a day ago and he wanted me to tell you to that he would be back soon and not to worry about him." She says with a small smile placing the bowl of soup down in front of me.
"Do you know where Grandpa Rob is?" I ask her quietly she nods "I'll show you where once you get better." She responds "I can also implant a new eye for you." She exclaims energetically as I stare at her in disbelief "Really? Thank you!" I exclaim timidly. "No don't thank me yet young lady wait until the operation is over." She exclaims confidentially. Smiling to the kind lady I couldn't help but worry about Takeo "Takeo, please come back safe." I think to myself worriedly.
Takeo POV
Walking around town like a lost dog I let out a long sigh before walking up to a short old man "Excuse me sir but do you know an old man with bushy eyebrows by the name of Yajima?" The old man just stares at me from beneath his thick eye brows "Wait a second thick eyebrows?" I think to myself "Do you by chance know Makarov Dreyar?" I ask excitedly the old man smiles warmly "I'll pretend I didn't hear the bushy eyebrow part but yes I am Yajima did Makarov send you here for something?" I nod my head furiously "Y-Yes here." I say while handing him the envelope.
"Thank you for the letter my boy could I get your name?" Yajima asks me "Yes sir, I'm Takeo Wales it's a pleasure to meet you." I reply happily. Yajima chuckles "When you see Makarov again make sure to tell him to deliver his own letters!" Yajima says jokingly. I grin "I will it was nice meeting you! See you later!" I say before quickly rushing off to the palace to send a message back home. "He's a strange fellow isn't he Makarov?" Mumbled Yajima as he watched Takeo rush off.
"This seems to be the palace, big gates check, guards at gates check, tower like buildings inside of gates check. Guess this is the palace now let's see if they'll even let me in." I think to myself in anticipation. I walk up slowly to the one of the guards at the gate "Excuse me sir but I was wondering if I could get inside and talk to King Fiore about contacting my parents." The guard merely glanced at me with a look of disgust "The King has no time to spend with beggars." He says coldly. I glance down at my rags "Dammit I just need to go tell my parents I'm alive." I think while gripping the necklace under my shirt "Wait a second necklace?"
"If I had proof would you let me in?" I ask the guard "Proof of what?" Replied the guard tiredly. "Proof of being a part of the Royal family." I say determinedly "Hmph fine let's see what you've got." He says with annoyance as I pull out the necklace from underneath my shirt. Grinning as I see his priceless reaction when he sees it glistening in the sunlight. "P-Prince Takeo R. Pergrande of the Pergrande Kingdom please accept my most sincere apologies to treating you with such disrespect." The guard stutters as he deeply down towards me.
"Please raise your head I've forgiven you I just need to talk to King Fiore." I say in an almost commanding voice. "R-Right away sir please follow me." He says nervously while guiding me into the palace. I had to admit that the priceless reactions of everyone in the palace were great especially when they saw my necklace and my rags." Finally reaching the throne room the guard pushes the door open for me while bowing.
Walking into the throne room I see King Fiore sitting on his throne. As I approached him I kneeled down in front of him respectfully. "Takeo is that you? Please raise you head." I raise my head grinning "Yup it's me! What's up King Fiore?" I say happily. "Where have you been these last three years the guards couldn't find a trace of you and there were no sightings of you reported." He says worriedly "Your parents have been worried sick ever since you've disappeared." He says. "I am very sorry but I can't tell you where I was but I was kidnapped and taken slave and here I am." I say grinning and giving a victory sign. "Say King Fiore do you have a Communication Lacrima I can use to contact my parents?" I ask.
"Of course!" He says while pulling it out of his coat and handing it to me. As I was calling them it felt like time was going slower and slower each second that passed waiting for them to answer but finally after about an eternity my father had answered. "King F- Takeo? Is that really you Takeo?" King Pergrande asks rubbing his eyes before looking back. "Hehe yup it's really me old man." I say while giving him my signature grin. "Dear come quickly look at who finally decided to call us." Troms exclaimed excitedly motioning for his wife to come. "T-Takeo? Where have you been?" She asks worriedly.
"Sorry I can't tell you were I really was but I was taken slave and put to work and here I am right now in Crocus after three years." I say while rubbing the back of my head nervously. "Whatttt why can't you tell us where you were?" both parents exclaimed in unison. "It's because I'll be putting precious lives at risk if I do." I say sadly "But hey I'm ok now so you don't need to worry about me anymore got it?" I exclaim determinedly "You both have a kingdom to worry about."
Both of my parents look at me strangely for a moment before shedding tears of happiness "We're just so glad that you've come back safely." They both say cheerfully. "So what are your plans now, Takeo?" "I'll be leaving to train for a few years then I'll probably try to find a guild to join. So don't worry about me if I don't call back for too long I'll be ok." I say while grinning. "Rest assured Queen and King Pergrande I will make sure he'll be ok." States King Fiore smiling softly. "Well I need to get going I'll call you guys back as soon as possible!" I say ecstatically waving goodbye to them as I felt my heart cringe a little at the sight of leaving them yet again.
"Before I forget Takeo let me arrange you a new set of clothes and I'll set up a bank account for you with some money." King Fiore says generously "Sir that's too much just the clothes will do!" I exclaim. "No that won't do I know for a fact that if my daughter, Hisui were to be sent over to Pergrande your parents would do the same if not more for her." I stare at him "I already told you Jiji I don't need the money!" I refuse once more. "Then please see it as a present for finally returning home." He says pleading. "Look making me feel bad isn't gonna get me to take your money." I say stubbornly puffing my cheeks out like a kid.
All of a sudden King Fiore goes "Hmmm I guess if you don't take the money then shutting down Fairy Tail for all the destruction they've been causing will do." He says while whistling a tune. "Grrr fine you win this time King Fiore."
"Guards would you please take him to get a new set of clothes of his choice and please report to the towns that Prince Takeo has been found." King Fiore says with a sincere smile. Leading me through the endless hallways the guard finally stops before opening the big door "After you Sir." I nod before walking in to see a very well furnished room with all kinds of fabric hanging everywhere and a kind looking old lady sitting at a large desk with more fabric scattered all over her desk. "My Prince what would you like to wear?" She asks kindly. "Could I please get a sleeveless black top with an open collar, dark blue scarf with a belt, black trousers, black boots, and a black mask?" I ask. (Imagine younger Warrod's clothes and something like Kakashi's mask.) The old lady looks at my strange "Young Prince why do you wish for a mask?" I smile softly as I reply "I don't want people to treat me differently just because I'm a prince." The old lady just nods as she starts using some magic to start making the clothes.
I watch intently as the fabric starts to disappear from the magic circle and the clothes that I wanted just appeared. "Wow that's so cool! Baachan can you teach me how to do that one day?" I ask the old lady excitedly. The old lady just smiles and hands me my clothes as I rush off to the changing curtain to try on my new clothes. Walking out I look at myself in the mirror "Wow! I look so cool! Thanks Baachan!" I say running over to give her a hug. "It's kinda hard to breathe in the mask but I'll get used to it." I say happily as I as starting walking to the door.
"See you later!" I wave to the old lady before closing the door behind me. "Takeo is that you?" a familiar voice calls out to me. I turn around only to be met with a familiar face "Hey, Hisui! Long time no see!" I say. "Are you leaving?" Hisui asks curiously. "Yea I'm about to go train for a while." I say proudly. "Well don't make us worried again ok you baka." She says jokingly. I rub the back of my head "Hehe yea I'll try. Say Hisui do you know where the highest mountain is located in Fiore?" striking a thinking pose Hisui responds "Hmmm I guess you could head North-East from here to Shirotsume Town the mountains there are quite tall."
"Alright thanks!" I shout waving goodbye while running down the hallways to the gate before skidding to a stop "I'm lost!" I cry out comically. I walk around the hallways a bit more before sighing and yelling out "Where is the goddamn door?" I cry out "Wait a second is that an exit sign why didn't I see this sooner?" I think to myself rushing out. Reaching the gates I think to myself "Well this is it see you guys soon!" I grin as I sprint off to begin a new chapter of my life.
Author's Note
Thanks for reading, leave a review on what type of magic Takeo should learn and the main story will slow down after I finish fully introducing Takeo and some of his abilities.