Natsu: YEAAAAA THIS IS OUR LONGEST CHAPTER YET!
(Naruto stands in a corner banging his head against the wall)
Natsu: What's with him? (Natsu jabs his thumb at Naruto)
Lucy: He promised Erza that he wouldn't kill you if you started off with your shouting again
Natsu (Laughs): Too bad. I was hoping we could finish our right
Erza: Not happening we must get to work
(Child Mira runs past Erza and Teen Mira glares at Erza as she passes)
Teen Mira: Hmm, you look no different from the Erza I know
Erza: Is that so? Well, no matter. Get out of here until we're ready for you
(Grunting, Teen Mira walks to the side and pulls out a script and begins reading it over)
Erza (shakes head): I should've known she wouldn't listen to me
Lucy: So rebellious
(Erza walks away)
Lucy: Where are you going? What about the disclaimer?
Erza: I'll leave it to you. I have to prepare Wendy for her future role. (Erza stops and faces Lucy with a menacing glare) Don't mess this up
Lucy (shivers): I won't. Konsu does not own Fairy Tail or Naruto, but this developing plot is all his
Naruto: The plot needs more ramen dammit!
Lucy: There's enough ramen being mentioned!
Naruto: There's never ever enough ramen, eating wise and mentioning wise
Lucy: That makes no sense
(Natsu hops over their heads)
Natsu: Chapter begin!
"Show me!"
"No!"
"Why?"
"Because you're a rude brat."
"I am not."
"Yes you are. You called me old."
"But you are old!"
"Damn Brat."
Gritting her teeth, Ur glances away from the glaring Naruto and crosses her arms over her chest in an obvious show of immaturity. Strange thing is, Naruto was doing the same, but was glaring in the opposite direction. Rolling her eyes at the display, Layla rolls her shoulders a bit, making sure not to stir Lucy who was sleeping on her back. Thankfully her daughter was light, because Layla was not sure what she would do if Lucy weighed a few more pounds.
'My back is starting to hurt though.'
"Please show me."
Hearing Naruto's pleads, Layla glances at the boy to see him smiling at Ur hopefully. For the past few hours since they began their journey to the Land of Isvan, Naruto discovered Ur could use magic when she was suddenly chewing on icicle from nowhere. Not to say Naruto was the smartest person around, but Layla took pride in the grades he and Lucy received from their private tutor. The boy showed he was a fast thinker, able to put things together faster than Lucy, but only when it held his interest. Magic was a big interest to Naruto. Having instantly figured out that Ur could use magic, he has begged nonstop for Ur to show him what exactly her magic was. He knew it was ice, but just knowing this was not enough, not enough at all.
"Hmm, finally a please," Ur grins. "Fine, I'll show you, but only because you said please and your begging is really becoming annoying," Ur stops, forcing Layla and Naruto to stop in response. "Alright kid listen closely," Clinching her right hand into a fist, hammers it down onto the palm of her left hand. "The type of magic I use is Molding Magic," A blue magic circle flashes from Ur's hands. "The Molding Magic I use is Ice-Make." Removing her fist from her palm, Ur reveals a miniature ice statue of herself and Layla holding hands grinning broadly.
Smiling at the statues, Layla glances at Ur and does not miss the wink her friend gave her. A small chuckle escapes Layla at this.
'You're still a show off Ur-chan.'
While Layla was silently reliving her memories, Naruto was in awe. Never before has he seen such magic. Being only eight would be the cause of this. However, age really had nothing to do with it. There were stories of children his age who was able to use magic that was beyond anything he could ever imagine. There were even children out there in the world whose knowledge in magic far surpasses his own. Of course this mostly has to do with him not really focusing when it comes to reading. Every book, no matter what subject it was on, Naruto would fall asleep five minutes after reading it.
"Ur-san can you do something else? That was so cool, ttebayo." Said Naruto grinning.
Rubbing the bridge of her nose, Ur nods and forms the seal for her Ice-Make magic.
"Ice-Make: Garden!"
Ur slams her hands on the ground and ice quickly spreads across the ground. Ice covers the trees, the ground, and even the small pond Layla was staring at for quite awhile. Within seconds the area was covered in ice and Naruto's awe grows tremendously.
"Wow that as so cool."
"Haha, it was right?"
"Really it was. My opinion of you has become a little better. You're not just a Pervy Old Lady, you're a Pervy Old Lady with Awesome Iceness."
For a moment, Ur stops laughing. The words Pervy Old Lady rings through her mind like an echo. For a moment she considers teaching Naruto a lesson in respect, but the praise, the adorableness of the praise he tried to give her struck at her heart. Knowing the boy was just a child she lets his comments slide just this once and basks in the praise Naruto was showering her in.
"Awesome Iceness? That's something kid. Praise me more, praise me more."
"You got it Lady."
Unlike Naruto who was grinning and praising Ur however, Layla was frowning and cursing Ur mentally all with a twitch in her eyebrow.
'I wanted to wet my feet with the children,' Shivering from the cold, Layla throws the oblivious Ur a small glare. 'Yes, still a show off indeed.' Huffing, Layla silently walks pass the praising Naruto and the gloating Ur.
"Hmm," Ur stare at Layla's departing back. "Where are you going Lala-chan?" Layla does not respond and continues on. "Are you angry about something, hey?" Ur grabs Naruto and places him on her back and jogs after Layla. "Don't ignore me." Reaching Layla, Ur faces her and flinches at the glare in Layla's eyes.
The woman was not staring at her, but ahead, and there was a creepy shadow covering the top half of her face. Recognizing the glare from anywhere, Ur backs off silently, a bead of sweat sliding down her face.
'She's not just angry, she's pissed,' Ur notices Layla's cheeks were puffed out. 'And she's pouting…damn she's weird.'
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Hours later Layla and Ur sits around a campfire deep within the woods, chatting quietly, while the children were sleeping. Lucy was sleeping with her arms clutched tightly around Naruto's waist, while the boy was snoring none too quietly. However, while everything seem peaceful on the outside, on the inside, in Naruto's mind, something strange was happening.
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"Huh, where am I?'
Floating in the sky, Naruto looks around, trying to figure out where he was. It did not take long for him to find out his location when he saw a mountain with four familiar faces on them.
"I'm back in the Village?'
Floating around, Naruto stares at everything in puzzlement. Everything was the same. The villagers were doing what they do best, working and doing non ninja things like walking on the ground. The ninja were doing what they do best, working and doing non civilian things like jumping across rooftops. All of it was the same.
"I wonder how the Old Man is doing.'
Flying towards the Hokage Tower, Naruto flies through the wall, surprising him. It is not like he thought he would be able to do such a thing, it was just that his body moved on his own. This however did not mean it was not cool, it was very cool in Naruto's perspective.
'I want to do it again.'
"What is the meaning of this Anko?"
Recognizing the voice, Naruto turns around grinning and shouts loudly.
"Old Man Hokage."
Flying towards him, Naruto dives in for a hug, but was surprised when he flew right through him.
"Eh?"
Floating over to the Hokage, Naruto tries poking him and was surprised to see his finger going through him.
"Freaky crazy weirdly cool, ttebayo."
"This, you mean 'This Brat',"
Turning around at the voice, Naruto blinks at what he was seeing. Rubbing his eyes making sure he was seeing right, Naruto stares at the woman, no, not the woman, but the boy bound by snakes dangling from the long sleeve of the woman's coat.
"Yes, I mean him." Sighs the Hokage, Sarutobi.
Dangling her arm so the boy would grow dizzy, Anko Mitarashi (20) grinds her teeth.
"This little brat broke into my house and dyed all my clothes except the ones on my back orange and pink, even my panties and bra for fucks sake."
Sighing once more, Sarutobi levels the boy with a tired glare.
"Why did you do that to Anko's things Naruto?"
The boy, Naruto Uzumaki (8) grins widely and answers in a laugh.
"Well, pink is for girls since Sakura-chan wears it all the time and orange is just damn awesome because I wear it, ttebayo."
A vein pulsates in Anko's forehead and she swings the laughing Naruto over her head angrily.
"Like hell you'll catch a girl like me wearing pink or that damn orange."
Watching the scene in immense confusion, Naruto scratches the back of his head frowning.
"What is this?"
"It's you of course."
Glancing to the side, Naruto saw a blue-haired girl floating in the air, her legs crossed. The girl's green eyes twinkle in delight as she stared at Naruto.
"I never thought I see you as a kid, but whatever. It looks like you've awaken the power to see into the life of yourself from another dimension. Wow, that's pretty cool isn't it?"
"Yeaah, but um, who are you Sis?"
Grinning, the girl appears next to Naruto's side in an instant.
"I am Two away from Time, but Two or Time would do."
Very confused at this point, Naruto could only nod. Seeing the confusion, Time sighs and points her finger at Naruto.
"Forget what I said. Also forget that I was here. I shouldn't have interfered like this. Zero already did too much with sending you to the future and all, but with me being here things are just going to get worst," Time was rambling now. "Use this power to your advantage and learn the things you should have learned with it. Be prepared, you cannot run from destiny or your fate," Time draws out a pocket watch and on the back was the Roman numeral for two on it. "Take care Life-kun…no, Naruto-kun. I'll see ya in time, haha."
Time vanishes in a blink and Naruto tilts his head to the side.
"Strange."
Vision going black, Naruto fades into darkness.
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"Ugh, huh?"
Opening his eyes, Naruto found himself on Ur's back. Vision a bit blurry, Naruto blinks a few times to clear it up and when it did he nearly jumps at the sight of the large boat.
"A boat, a real boat."
Jumping at the sudden shout and movement from her back, Ur drops Naruto. Wincing at the drop, Ur gives Naruto an apologetic grin.
"Sorry Naruto," Lifting the boy and setting him on his feet, Ur brings her hand to the wound on Naruto's head.
A cold comforting chill spreads across the top of Naruto's head and his body relaxes. Watching from the top of Layla's shoulders, Lucy stares at Ur's frost covered hands and Naruto's head in awe.
'How did she do that? Is that magic?'
Hopping off of Layla's shoulders, Lucy lands on the ground with a painful thud. Crying out, Lucy rubs her legs and hops over to Ur,
"Ur-san is that Ice Magic?"
"Yep," Ur give Lucy a small grin. "Ice-Make is my magic, it's Molding Magic," Explains Ur nodding. "If you want I can show you some later, but only after we broad the boat,"
Boarding the boat, the group passes three white-haired children, two girls and one boy. As they passed, the older white-haired girl eyes the passing group intently scowling.
'They don't look so tough.'
Being the nice girl that she is, the girl turns around and shouts at the Layla Party.
"Be careful something bad is gonna happen on that boat. You should really take the next one."
Having said what she wanted, the girl grabs her siblings hands and marches off.
"Let's go Elfman, Lisanna, we have to catch the festival and return home before mom and dad does."
Back on the boat, Ur and Layla share a glance. It was not uncommon for children to have amazing insight. It also was not uncommon for children to posses magic that allowed them amazing insight.
"Layla?"
"I know, but I doubt if I can."
Closing her eyes, Layla focuses on her magic. While Layla was doing this, Naruto and Lucy were sitting on the railing of the boat. The two were staring at the backs of the three departing siblings.
"They were nice." Mumbles Lucy.
"As nice as ramenless ramen." Grumbles Naruto.
"Haha, that makes no sense Naruto-kun."
"Hmph."
Still laughing, Lucy continues to stare at the backs of the departing siblings, but stops when the elder sibling comes to a stop and turns to face them. For a moment their eyes lock and when they did a shiver goes down Lucy's spine. The girl's eyes were wicked and cold, but something else were present within them, mistrust and warmth. If it was not for the wickedness in the girl's eyes, Lucy would say the girl reminded her of Naruto.
'Still, she's very scary.'
The girl, Mirajane Strauss (9), shifts her eyes from Lucy to Naruto and she glares at him. Not one to be intimidated easily, Naruto glares back. Chuckling with a smirk, Mira gives Naruto the finger and continues on down the road with her siblings. Back on the boat, Naruto was seething at what Mira had done, and returns the gesture to her departing back. However, soon after he did, he receives a swift, yet punishing knock on the head from Layla.
"Such actions are unbecoming of a young man," Chides Layla. "I don't want to see you doing such a thing again," Layla's eyes narrow. "Do you understand what I am saying Naruto-kun?" A moment of silences passes soon after Layla's words.
Biting the inside of his lip, Naruto nods slowly, trying to fight back the tears threatening to appear in his eyes.
"I, I understand, I'm sor…I apologize Layla-san."
Disappointed frown morphing into a kind smile, Layla gives Naruto a small hug.
"Stop doing these kind of things, you'll set a bad example for Lucy," Releasing Naruto, Layla gently taps Naruto's nose. "Do you remember what Jude and I explained to you the other day?"
Rubbing his eyes, Naruto nods and whispers softly.
"I remember," Naruto stares over at the staring Lucy. "Protecting Lucy, that is my job."
"It is, but that's not just it right? You're not protecting her just because it's your job right?"
She had to know, Layla had to know Naruto would not protect Lucy just because it was his job to do so. She knew Naruto was a young boy, and probably did not think to deeply into such things, but Layla has faith in him.
"Of course not," Naruto rubs the bridge of his nose. "I'll protect her because she's my friend, not because it's my job," Naruto grins. "Geez what a silly question." Laughing Naruto runs over to Lucy, but runs into a boy along the way.
Wincing at the impact, Layla rushes over to the down boys and helps them both to their feet.
"Are you two alright?""
The boy nods rubbing his head and thanks Layla quietly. Giving Naruto a glare, the boy points his finger at Naruto.
"You should really watch where you're going," The boy notices the whisker-like marks on Naruto's face and the way he squints his eyes and smirks. "Fox Boy." After this the boy runs off, or would have if it was not for a shout from behind.
"Gray Fullbuster if you do not slow down."
The boy, Gray Fullbuster (8) flinches at the shout and blushes at the way everyone was staring at him.
"Alright mom, sorry."
Gray's Mother nods and thanks Layla as she passes her. Grabbing Gray's hand the two departs from the boat and heads into the city. Off to the side, Ur watches the pair frowning lightly.
'That's right, Fantasia will be held in a week. I hope we make it back in time, I want to watch it with Ultear.'
"I'm sure you'll make it back in time to watch the festival with Ultear-chan," Layla walks to Ur's side smiling. "We can watch it together, me, you, Jude, Lucy, Naruto, Ultear and I." Layla smiles and leans over the railing.
"That would be nice," Ur smiles as well. "So what did you find?" The boat departs from the docks. "Not that it matters anyway. The boat is moving." Scratching the side of her head, Ur watches Naruto and Lucy run around the boat.
Smile turning to a frown, Layla shakes her head.
"I knew you were a magnet for trouble Ur-chan," Layla's eyes shift to the left and right. "We really should have listen to that child's advice. There are at least five mages on board who can pose a threat to our safety," Layla's eyes narrow. "We can't let the children get involved in this mess."
"Oh," Ur smirks. "Sounds like you wanna fight. I guess there's still a little of that battle hungry bitch inside that frilly dressing woman after all."
"Such vulgar words Ur-chan," Layla sighs heavily. "I really wish you wouldn't call me such names and stop with the over exaggerations. I may have been a little wild in my youth, but saying such a thing is really uncessary."
"I thought it was perfectly necessary."
"Why?"
"Because it's true."
"Hmph."
Laughing, Ur throws an arm around Layla.
"My daughter will really love you Lala-chan."
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Hours later deep within the night, an old man awakens in his room. Rubbing his eyes, he sits up yawning and stares out the window.
"What time is it?"
Not knowing or really caring, he rubs the back of his neck and stares at the ceiling frowning.
"What's going on up there?" His eyes narrow. "Seems like something is happening," He grins and puts on his funny orange hat. "Better go check it out." Hopping out of the bed, he quickly and silently leaves the room to check on the disturbance he was sensing from above.
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On Deck
Men run across the deck, heading in many directions, all bearing weapons. Four men sit on the sidelines, watching the commotion with smirks. A man runs up to them grinning, a sword at his waist.
"Master Crow we have secured all points."
The one addressed as Master Crow gives the man a small nod. Master Crow was a man in his thirties with messy black hair and cold gray eyes. Clad in a long coat and armed with a sword, Master Crow fingers the earring in his left ear.
"And what of the crew?"
"Detained."
"The Captain?"
"Also detained."
"Excellent. What of our course?"
The ship shifts to the left.
"Now heading on a direct course for the Island of Dreams."
Next to Master Crow, a man not much younger than Master Crow bites into an apple. This man, Binc gives the messenger a small nod and speaks up with his mouth full of food.
"The Island of Dreams is hidden behind a grand barrier, how are we going to find it?"
The woman next to Binc grins and taps the side of her head.
"That's where I come in. You know what I'm capable of, I can't believe you would ask such a question," The woman's eyes darken and she glances to the right. "Speaking of which, it looks like we have two little birdies listening in on us," The woman, Feather stands and cracks her knuckles. "What should we do Master?" The silent man beside Feather stands also, a gun appearing in his hand in a flash. The silent man, Rex stares to the right also, and watches the air in the area shift.
"Take care of them," Master Crow stands and slowly levitates into the air. "Give me a good show." Master Crow sits in the air and claps his hands. "We have until we reach the island. So have fun, but not too much, and make sure to kill them when you're finish playing."
Binc, Rex, and Feather shouts as they charge the area where the spies were watching from.
"Yes Master Crow."
Pulling ahead of the others, Feather throws a punch at the barrier and it shatters like glass.
"Barrier Break is my primary magic," Feather glares at the wide-eyed Layla. "My secondary magic is Detection," Feather points to the sky where Ur was falling from. "And the third magic I use is Water Magic." Orbs of water appear above Ur. "Twenty Pound Rain Drops!" The orbs strikes Ur's back with a bang.
However, when the orbs hit Ur, the woman's body shatters into many shards of ice, and Ur's voice is heard from all around.
"Ice-Make: Arrows!"
The ice shards gather together forming in forty arrows of ice and flies towards Feather.
"Move," Rex slides in front of Feather and aims his gun at the quickly approaching arrows.
"Burst Shot!"
A burst of energy fires from Rex's gun, vaporizing the ice arrows on contact. Grinding her teeth, Layla reaches behind her back and draws out a whip. Striking the ground a few times, she flinches seeing the floor crack from her strikes. Cursing mentally, Layla wishes for Ur to hurry,
'We can't fight on this boat it's dangerous, hurry Ur.'
No sooner had she thought this, Layla, Binc, Feather, and Rex hears another shout, this time from below. Outside of the ship, sticking to the side thanks to the ice connecting her feet to the boat was Ur. Disconnecting her feet from the boat, Ur falls towards the water and slams her hands on the water shouting.
"Ice-Make: Grand Garden!"
Ice quickly spreads across the sea, freezing everything within a five mile radius. The boat becomes immovable it stuck within the frozen sea. Standing on the ice, Ur shouts up at Layla.
"Alright, bring them all down Lala."
On the boat, Layla nods and attacks with her whip. The whip wraps around Feather's waist and with a powerful tug, Layla tosses her off the boat. Facing Rex and Binc, Layla flinches feeling a strong hand on her shoulder.
"Good move bitch," Binc grins madly and pushes Layla off the edge of the boat. "We'll do what you like and fight off the boat. In fact, that wouldn't be such a bad idea. We can't go damaging our ride, now can we?" Leaping over the edge, Binc lands on the ground in a crouch. "While we deal with you two troublemakers, the people on board will be dealt with by our gang."
Rolling to her feet and sliding backwards to Ur's side, Layla grabs her whip with both hands and stretches it out, electricity surging across it as she did.
"I hope you're not implying what I think you are." Whispers Layla gravely.
Laughing madly, Binc draws his sword, flames engulfing the blade.
"So you're like me huh? Well no matter, but you're right. Everyone on board will be killed, no one will be spared."
A chill goes down Layla's and Ur's spine.
'Lucy, Naruto,'
On the ship watching outside of Master Crow's sight was the old man in the funny orange hat. A small frown decorates his face watching Ur and Layla about to face off against the members of Master Crows's guild, The Dark Wings. He heard of them before. They were a Dark Guild, a relativity small one, but a Dark Guild nonetheless. Master Crow was a dangerous one, but not so dangerous that he was powerful, because if he wished, the old man in the funny orange hat that was the Master of the strongest guild in Fiore could take care of him in seconds. However with the presence of the two beautiful women down below, he feels that he could leave it to them. He did not know them personally, but he was aware of who they were. One was a potential Wizard Saint and the other was once a powerful mage from the Merchants Guild, Love and Lucky. He was positive that the two would be able to deal with this situation. However, he was not going to allow a massacre to occur while the two battled it out. Deciding it was best he went and handled the small fries, the old man in the funny orange hat; Makarov Dreyar makes his way down to the floor below.
Naruto: That's part two
Lucy: I didn't expect to see Mira-san and the other two this chapter
Lisanna and Elfman (shouts): Other two!
(Lucy waves her hands)
Lucy: I didn't mean it like that
Naruto: Yes she did. You know she has a crush on Mira-san
Lucy: Don't say crush. People will get the wrong idea about me
(Wendy limps into the room)
Wendy: So tired. (Flops on the ground face first) Erza-san is a monster
(Grinning, Naruto crouches next to the heavily panting, heavily bruised Wendy)
Naruto: Look at it this way Wendy-chan. At least you'll be ready for your debut without any troubles
(Groaning, Wendy mumbles something and falls asleep)
Natsu: Wow, looks like Erza went to work on her
Gray: Seems so
Child Gray: Will she be alright?
Gray: Yeah (Gray stares down at his younger self). I guess I must be tired too
(Gray walks away rubbing his head)
Natsu (Laughs): Don't talk to yourself stupid
Lucy: Says the pot calling the kettle black
Natsu: Huh?
Lucy: Nothing
Layla: Part III will be something else
Ur: I'm not looking forward to it
(Ur and Layla turns to see Child Ultear practicing her lines with Ultear)
Layla: I can't help but think this is a sight that should be impossible
Ur: So impossible that we can't possibly explain this without stuttering