It's fanfiction people. It's almost 100% guaranteed to be OC and AU. ffs, if you want canon buy the manga. my god.
chapter 4. Last chapter before quick arc before we reach cannon!
Arc I, New World
Ch. IV,
It was cold, the night air was sending shivers down the small group of cave bats as they were huddled together. They awoke, one by one as a voice rang through the darkness, echoing off the walls. "You know, ever since you and the rest of that trash guild of yours destroyed my dreams." Anger was laced in each word, it was enough to send shivers down anyone's body.
"I promised myself, I would get my revenge." The figure held his hand up as he looked down at Mirajane who was bound to the chair. "I trained my self relentlessly. All for getting revenge for my family, my guild, and business." His magic strained against his control as his anger peaked staring into Mirajane's blue eyes. The ground beneath him turning into metal as it was touched by Trey's magic. "It's only been 2 years, yet here I am. Stronger than you."
With a cocky smirk, he continued as he walked around the bound white haired woman, holding her hair in his hands. Memories of the white haired demon coursing through his mind. Watching it tear through his guild mates, letting all the salves go. He let it go as he continued his talk. "Though, I wonder what happened? Your what, 17 now? Younger than me, your magic has more potential than mine did." Bringing his hand to his chin he fake pondered a scenario as he spoke. "Hmmmm. Maybe something happened? Maybe you lost control?"
Not hearing a reply, he let out an evil chuckle before walking in front of her. "No? That's not it? Hmm. Well then, maybe you failed a mission?" He could see he was getting closer and closer as her eye's didn't hide anything. Her usual deep blue eyes were shallow, the depths locked away. "Close! I wonder... Did you lose one of those useless brats?"
The effect was instant. Her eye's widened as she began shaking slightly. The memories of Elfman taking over the King of all Beasts. The terrifying roar that shook and blew her and Lisanna away. The feeling of powerlessness when the King of beasts roared in Elfman's body. Lisanna running back towards Elfman, trying to talk sense back into him. The third and final roar of that beast before it swung it's large hand down, if not for Naruto's interference, she stopped. Not wanting to think about it anymore. She didn't want to re-live that feeling again.
"Aha! That must be it! How you almost lost your sister! Ahahahaha! Only to be saved by the blond that was with you! Not to worry though, he's being taken care of as we speak! In fact, my accomplice should be here any moment. Ha, HAHAHAHA!"
Mira's eye went wide. Naruto? He was targeted as well!? How did I miss them? I can't believe this.. She ignored his insane laughter as she started to worry about the blond. Please be alright...Naruto!
As his laughter died down, he continued. "Consider his death your fault. If you hadn't came to that town, we wouldn't be here today." He paused as he let that sink in, seeing her glare. Getting another feel on her magic power, he smiled. "It seems your will to fight was broken on that mission. It's no wonder your magic power is slowly dwindling down."
With a fierce slap across her face, Trey was tired of her glare. "I wish that brat didn't show up to save the day. You'd possibly find a tidbit of the despair that I received from that night long ago." Shaking with rage, his athletic form glinted from the dim light above. "But do not worry. Even if she didn't die, I will make sure that she wishes she was!"
His laughter filled the cavern. He..He's insane! He wouldn't dare touch her! Mira thought to herself even as blood dribbled from her mouth. She could barely hold back the tears as her body was wracked with pain, yet the words of her capture drowned down the pain.
Cracking his knuckles as his laughter died down, he ignored the look of hate on her face. "First your precious little sister. Lisanna? I believe? I'll break each and everyone of her bones, 1 by 1 as you sit and watch. Elfman would break, listening to his poor little sister cry out for help." Holding his hand up, he turned each of his fingers into knifes before clenching his fist, creating a horrid sound which made Mira flinch.
A quake rocked the cavern, causing dust and specks of dirt to fall from the ceiling. Mirajane felt something wash over her, though it was very brief. It was surprising that she could even feel it in her situation. What...is this feeling? She thought to herself before his voice got her attention again.
"As for Elfman? I'll take control on him, let him watch from inside his mind as I use his body to break yours, bone by bone." His laughter overcame Mira's scream of rage.
He's already hating himself for what he did! Mirajane thought to herself. "I won't let you touch a single hair on my family!" Jerking around in her chair, she was unable to do anything, ignoring the anger filled glare that was sent to her. Yet, even as she struggled to get free, her body ached from phantom pain. She couldn't help but flinch from phantom pains. Kami... I feel like I was dragged here.
"What are you gonna do about it bitch?! You can't even get out of that chair!" Holding himself back from punching her again, he continued. "Hahahha! Maybe I should go and capture them, bring them here and have you watch as I break them both!" Leaning back in laughter, he continued as Mirajane shook with rage and fear. "Ahahah! How they would be in true despair! There big sister, who's their pillar of strength, where was she when they needed her the most. Haha! HAHAHAHAH!"
She cried as she thought about it. He was right, she was powerless to help her siblings if something happened to them. She was the big sister, the one to protect her younger siblings. Naruto.. Master.. What should I do? She needed to be strong, her siblings couldn't fight the likes of the man in front of her. He was almost in the same league as Erza, Laxus was still a ways to go. He was right... I can't quit. I need to be strong, Lisanna wouldn't want me to quit, Elfman, well I wouldn't be the 'manly' big sister anymore..
There was no way Elfman or Lisanna could even dream of touching this guy as they were. Tears continued to fall as she realized her situation. as Trey's evil laughter filled the cavern. I... I need to get a hold of myself! I need to be strong for them. I can't let my past cause Lisanna or Elfman to suffer! I can't let them clean up my mess. She thought, trying to access her magic power. Trying to reach it, to touch it. She could feel the lock that was slowly closing. As she reached for it, she felt a fist bury itself into her stomach, spitting up more blood, she looked up at the attacker.
"Oho? So you do still have some magic left in ya?! Interesting!" He spoke, walking behind her as he grabbed a handful of her white hair. "This..This ugly hair. I still remember that day, and your hair only reminds me about it." With an evil smirk, he yanked it, letting out an insane laugh as his other hand turned to metal and sharpened. Mirajane let out even more tears as she heard his hand, felt her hair being pulled and roughly cut.
With an evil laugh as he let go, leaving her hair shoulder length, he continued. "But I can't have you fight back yet. No. First I'll break you. I'll make it so your magic is so far out of your reach that you won't even remember being a mage! I'll destroy your family! Your guild!" His voice rose with each word. "Your LIFE!"
If only I wasn't so exhausted... Glaring towards her kidnapper as she tried to summon her magic, her demon to show this man what despair truly was, yet the pain was overbearing. "You won't get away with this! Fairy Tail will stop you!"
Ignoring the rather large quake that shook the entire cavern, causing larger rocks to fall from the ceiling, Trey let out a small laugh. Ignoring his laughter, she felt that same energy wash over her, filling her with hope, she choked slightly as she felt it hold onto her slightly longer before vanishing. There was no way someone could have found her. Hell, she didn't even know where she was.
As he was about to respond, a voice filled their ears and the cavern. "MIRA!"
Tears formed around the corner of her eyes. He had come for her. Naruto! Her eye's widened as she realized something. This man was a lot stronger than last time, he was at least near Erza's level, maybe even above it. No! You can't take this man! I can't let you get in caught up in this!
Turning his head, Trey tsk'd as his little reunion was interrupted. Turning around intending on killing whoever had came after his little bitch. Pausing as he looked over his shoulder, an insane glint in his eye that worried Mirajane as he turned his body to metal, the ground, the rocks and the entire tunnel near him turned to metal as his magic came to life. "You stay put. I'll be right back to end this charade."
Seeing him walk out, she focused on her magic, trying to pull on whatever little bit she had left. Transform! Instantly, she became a rather large snake, breaking out of the bindings that held her to the chair. Turning back to normal, she instantly fell forwards, her left leg giving out on her from the pain. Pushing herself on to her elbows, she gained a determined look as she looked down the large tunnel. I have to go after him! He's my problem, I can't let anyone get hurt because of my failures. No more! Pushing herself, she managed to get up, falling slightly on the wall, leaning onto it for support. Slowly, she made her way down the dark tunnel.
Seeing the feint light from the stars flickering as he got closer and closer to the exit, Trey felt a hand grab onto his face, holding it tightly in a painfully strong grip. It happened so quickly he was stunned momentarily, his metal body did nothing to deter the grip on his face. Cracking could be heard as it echo'd down the tunnel.
A second later, he had finally reached up with both his hands and squeezed as hard as he could to break the appendage but to no avail. He couldn't even get a chance to speak as he was lifted off the ground and rather violently flung backwards, flying into the woods outside before slamming hard into a thick tree that appeared out of nowhere.
Sliding down, Trey held his face as he looked through his fingers, quickly dropping his hand in shock and slight fear. Floating above the trees, it's long, thin body blocking out the starry night sky. Looking at the giant creature's face, he froze, feeling something which he hadn't felt in a long time. Memories of that night going through his head briefly as he started shaking.
Seeing the creature roar, Trey had to swallow his spit as he managed to get up on two shaky legs. I've got Mirajane right where I want her! I can't let this chance go through my fingers. Reminding himself that his revenge was at hand seemingly stopped his shaking. Standing straight up, his magic burst fourth, glowing around his body in a feint silver. Focusing it to his hands and chest, he condensed it as a magic circle appeared in front of him for a moment. "Iron Body"
Taking a deep breath, he calmed himself as best he could, anger still etched on his face as he noticed the dragon didn't do anything...yet. Preparing himself to face off against the giant dragon, his eyes caught someone walking from the entrance of the cavern where he was thrown from, eyes widened at the sight. Wh...What is this?! This feeling?!
Calmly walking from the entrance, Naruto's chakra was barely being restrained as he walked towards the problem. He could feel Mira's magic, he knew she would be alright for the moment, she would be even better as soon as she got atop the dragon. For now, he directed his entire being towards the shivering mess of a man that was staring at him. His spiky blond hair was flowing madly with his chakra as it glowed around him, bathing him in a green glow, shining under the shadow of his dragon above.
Several visions quickly assaulted his mind as he stared at the blond walking towards him, the blond's presence showing visions of his own death.. A kunai was shoved in his throat, through his iron neck. "What?! What is this!?" A tree root was shoved through his chest, taking him in the air before slamming him on the ground brutally. He quickly slapped his face with his metal hand, shaking the illusions of his death from his mind. "Enough of this Farce!" He yelled towards the blond, his voice was shaking in rage. How dare he! How Dare he interrupt my fun! He slowly walked towards the blond even as his body glowed silver with his magic, completely forgetting the dragon flying above.
Naruto was barely able to control his voice as he spoke, holding out the small tuft of white hair held together by the orange band. "You Dare?!" Gripping his hands, he pushed off with force, leaving an imprint on the rocky ground.
Seeing the blond push off, he was easily able to keep up with the speed, still, he couldn't help but be surprised at the speed from a kid who was so young. Even more surprised when he almost instantly appeared in front of him, a fist en-route to meet his face. Meeting the hand that was gripping the white hair, Trey threw his punch while yelling. "I DARE!"
What he didn't expect was to be blasted back into the very same tree that stopped him before, his metal hand bleeding profusely. Shaking his hand off, he stared at the blond, taking in his appearance. "You think you can interrupt my revenge?! THINK AGAIN YOU DAM PUNK!" He yelled before running towards the blond. He ignored the fact that all of his punches were met with the blonds, he continued yelling, even as blood was flying from them both. "I've waited too long for this! I WILL HAVE MY REVENGE! I'LL HAVE HER HEAD!"
Having enough of his yelling, he gripped Trey's arm as he parried, quickly throwing him over his shoulder, slamming him into the rocky ground, sending dust and debris in the air. Through the dust and debris, he felt something tough grip his forearm before he was thrown in the air, blowing the dust away.
Looking down as he was flying in the air, he could see Trey's smirk as he got up unharmed. His body is made of metal? As the wooden dragon's tail stopped his ascent to the sky, he stuck to his dragon as he glared down at the grey haired man. If that's the case, I'll go seriously. Once this Sage chakra is gone, I'm gonna be pretty tired... I've got to make sure Mira-san is safe first. Kicking off the tail, he shot down from the sky.
Landing down directly in front of the pissed off grey haired man, he acted. Lashing out with a kick to Trey's temple before he could even bring his guard up sending him flying back, Naruto rushed through hand seals as he brought his leg down, slamming it on the ground.
Mokujoheki
Large trees erupted from the ground behind the flying mage and interlocked with themselves, forming a rather large wall. Kicking off causing dust and rocks to fly up, Naruto flew straight towards the wall as he channeled chakra into his fist, intent on ending this once and for all.
Unable to stop himself as he was flying back and fighting a concussion, the grey haired man slammed into the wall, his head forming cracks from the whiplash. His entire body cracking it before he slid down. Trying and failing to blink the dots in his eyes away, he could only look on in shock as a fist flew straight towards his face. This is it huh? Through his blurry eyes, he could see the powerful fist, inching closer and closer to his face. So, I won't have my revenge after all?
"NARUTO!"
Hearing his name, he lost all focus, his sennin-mode fading almost instantly, sending his fist off track by the barest margins. Landing a hairs breadth from the barely awake mage, his fist went straight through his wooden wall. A cut appeared on the side of Trey's face, crossing one of the many smaller scars.
Having finally fainted, Trey was out cold. Seeing this, Naruto turned towards the voice, having to look up as Mirajane was on her hands and knees looking down from atop his Dragon's head. He let a smile show on his face before he fell over, exhaustion finally overcoming him.
"Mira-san. I'm glad.." His eye's closed as his head hit the ground, laying on his back he let sleep take him over, knowing she was safe on his Dragon.
xZx
Making it to the entrance of the cavern, she finally got her barrings back. This is... These are the mountains behind Oshibana town! One of her hands leaning on the entrance of the cavern, and the other one was held in front of her breasts. Looking around, she was stunned as fear shot through her. Dra... Dragon!? Slowly coming down towards her, the large head of the wooden dragon stopped directly in front of her. "What...What is this?" She whispered to herself, barely able to keep herself calm. Dragons were the talk of legends, seeing one, even if it was an eastern dragon, it put fear into her.
Taking a closer look at it, her eyes widened as she realized it had stopped directly in front of her. It's made of wood? Slowly, she walked towards it as it tilted it's snout to the side, letting it's wooden eye seemingly stare into her as she walked towards it. Holding her hand out, she laid it atop it's head. Almost instantly, she could feel the amount of power that was flowing through the beast. Naruto? It felt almost like the creature was an extension of the blond. It had the same feeling as when she tried getting a read on Naruto's power.
Bowing it's head, the creature paused it's movement. What is it wanting me to do? She thought to herself before she saw a flat spot atop it's head, though it was slightly cracked. "Do you want me to get on?" Not hearing anything, or seeing any movements, she steeled herself. She needed to get to Naruto, and this dragon could possibly lead her to him. Hang on Naruto! Stepping atop it's mighty head, she slowly stood in the middle, ignoring her body's aching pains. Turning her head, she could barely keep herself upright as the dragon moved on it's own. She could hear loud noises from below her, yet she didn't have enough energy to move, using all she had left to keep her balance and not fall off the mighty dragon.
Finally, after a moment of moving, Mirajane could see down, she could see what was causing all the noise. She could see the voice that came to rescue her. She watched as her captor was getting back up after seemingly sliding down a rather large tree that she knew wasn't there before. Naruto.. Her eyes widened as her hands covered her mouth, tears threatening to fall at the sight. In his outstretched hand, the front pony tail that she usually wore. Naruto! She was touched that someone would go this far for her, someone she had just met. Risking your life over something so simple...
Her shock was overthrown by surprised when she lost sight of him before finding him in front of Trey, their fists meeting. The resounding shock wave didn't even make it up to her before it vanished. She ignored the fact that he, someone with no magic, was able to keep up with Trey, someone who was close to her and Erza's level. Let alone, this dragon, how did he manage to create such an enormous being?
Putting her thoughts aside, he fell to her knees as the pain in her leg became too much to handle. Falling forwards, her two hands held her up as she looked down, tears staining the dragon's head for a moment before being absorbed. It was then that she noticed the light green glow that was slowly encompassing her feet. What is this? She thought as the green glow was traveling up her legs, faster now that she was touching more of the dragon.
Her eye's widened as she realized something. This! This feeling is the same from before! It's warmth and comforting.. The glow finally surrounded her entire being as she was on her hands and knees. The bruises?! Looking at the rather large bruise on her left leg where her fairy tail stamp was, through her torn pants, she saw as it quickly vanished before her eyes. She could feel her cracked ribs healing themselves, slower than the bruise, yet it was still healing quicker than any normal healing methods.
Looking forwards as she felt the entire dragon shake slightly, she saw Trey staring up towards the tail of the dragon. Glancing that way, she caught sight of Naruto before he had kicked off the tail, flying at dangerous speeds towards her past enemy. She heard the loud bang as he had landed in front of him, saw the devastating kick to the man's temple, and the shock of seeing thick trees erupt from the ground, interlocking to form a thick wall. She held her flinch and looked on as Trey slammed into the wall, leaving an indention before he slid down.
Her eye's widened as they finally got use to his speed. Time slowed down for her as she felt his intent. His fist, still holding onto her pony tail, was glowing with his power. I don't want this! She watched as he shot towards him, the ground broke apart from his take off. Stop it, Don't go this far for me! His fist was like a meteor as it flew directly towards his face. He's already down! Naruto! He was doing this for her, to save her, yet it didn't sit right that he was willing to go this far.
"NARUTO!"
Her voice reached him, she knew this. She didn't want him to take a life over her. Someone she had just met less than 24 hours, was willing to take a life to save her. She watched as the glow instantly vanished as his fist blasted through the thick wall that was made. Her eyes met his as he turned around, staring deep into his own blue. A sigh of relief left her before she saw him fall backwards.
"Mira-san. I'm glad."
As if knowing what she wanted, the dragon's long upper body slowly made it's way down towards it's creator. Jumping off, uncaring about her own exhaustion, Mirajane landed down, rolling to a stop before she hastily got up and rushed towards the blond, falling slightly a few times. Tears of joy and relief flowing from her eyes, even as her now shoulder length hair was shaking back and fourth as she moved. Landing beside the blond she quickly got down to him before checking his vitals. With her hand on his neck, she smiled as her tears didn't stop. He's alive. With a small chuckle, he laid her head down on his chest as she cried for a moment. Glad that her friend was safe, she finally let it all out.
Getting a hold of herself, she sat on her legs as she allowed herself a moment with the unconscious blond as she pulled him to her lap, resting his head. She smiled down towards the young teen even as she realized the dragon had laid it's head down next to them as it slowly sank back down into the earth. She ignored it, setting it aside for later as she ran her fingers through his blond locks. To be able to take down Trey... You must be stronger than Master and myself thought... Naruto... With a smile, she spoke to herself as she saw his hand was still holding onto her small pony tail.
"I've decided... I won't give up. Not if my past comes back to haunt me like today." Her hand paused as it was enveloped by his soft blond hair. "I'll become stronger to protect them. Lisanna. Elfman. Master. The guild. You." Resuming her hand, she failed to notice someone had arrived on the scene and was watching the scene with a smile on his face. "I expect you to take responsibility you know."
"He's strong, you know." Shocked that someone had came into the clearing without her knowing, she had instantly pulled the blond up, his head resting on her breasts as she held him protectively. "Ah, sorry about that. Didn't mean to scare ya' Mirajane Strauss-san!" She relaxed slightly, though she still held Naruto to her chest as she saw the Magic council robes on the man. After a few seconds, she realized who this person was when she saw the pin on his collar. Thats! Seeing her about to apologize, he held his hands up stopping her. "Don't. You know I hate that title. Anyway, relax. I'm sorry that I didn't save you before." Bringing his hand to his chin, the man continued. "But you know. A good love story always starts out like this."
He let out a laugh as he saw the blush forming on Mirajane's face. Walking towards the beautiful teen, he continued even as the Rune knights surrounded their target, placing him in magic suppressing cuffs. "On behalf of the council, I would like to extend their thanks to your blond haired boyfriend," ignoring her blush and weak refusal, he continued, "having captured the criminal, Trey Lithium. Guild master of the dark guild Death's Charge, head minor guild to Death's Heart of the Balam Alliance. Wanted for several acts of murder, slave trading and selling, rape and other's I won't get into." He bowed slightly before turning slightly to look at the criminal.
"As for him, he'll be locked behind bars for a long time, if not put on trial and executed for ruining several families and lives. His own family which ran Death's Charge has ruined generations of families from the towns up north. It gives me great joy to know we finally put the last one down and out." Turning around, the man looked into Mirajane's eyes before smirking towards the blond resting on her breast. "When he wakes up, let him know I want a rematch in the future when he get's stronger. As he is now, he's no match for me." Ignoring her shocked look as she quickly checked over the blond for injuries that she couldn't see, he continued. "Don't worry, I never got serious in that fight. Though I can't wait to see his strength in a few years, it makes my blood boil with excitement," As he was speaking, a large ethereal giant decked out in golden plate armor appeared behind the man for a moment, gone before she could even blink, "The council never let's me go all out, after that fight with Gildarts, who I'm still no match for by the way, that man's a true monster," the man pouted as he saw Mirajane giggle at his comment, "Anyway. When he wakes up, tell'em I said to get stronger, Roy Stronguard won't hold back next time."
With a smile, Mirajane nodded her head as she went back to playing with his hair, not seeing the change in demeanor of the Saint in front of her. "I got the feeling that he was lonely during our fight Mirajane-san." She looked up to the man, her eyes slightly widened. "He's missing a few things in his life. It was like mine growing up." Scratching the back of his head, Roy continued. "You know what they say. All work and no play, well, it can kill a man inside."
Shaking her head slightly at his words, she looked back down at the sleeping blond as he snuggled his head further into her breasts making her smile. "Don't worry. Even if he was lonely before," looking up, her blue eyes met his powerful grey, "I... We won't let him be lonely anymore." Her Fairy Tail guild mark glowed slightly in the night air. Looking up towards the starry night sky, she continued, her voice a whisper, yet Roy heard it over the shuffling Rune Knight's behind them. "It's when people realize how lonely it is being on their own, that they become kind. They seek out whats missing in their lives." Tilting her head down slightly, she looked at the tall brown haired Saint as she continued. "That's how you became strong... isn't it Roy-sama?"
He had to give a smile to the girl, she was smarter than she realized. He's like me in so many ways. I only had my brother, even then it wasn't enough. Neither of us were satisfied. I was still missing something in my life. My blood boiled and my magic erupted when met with strong opponents. Yet, I was still missing something when I came home. He paused a moment, thinking about the past. Caitlin J. Stronguard became the piece that filled that gap for me Naruto. Looking down at the sleeping blond in the beautiful young woman's arms, he smiled as he turned around and started walking off. I wonder if you'll be able to find out what's needed to progress past the wall your at right now. Walking away with his target captured behind him being carried, he tossed his armor covered hand up, waving it towards the eldest Strauss sibling.
The remaining Rune Knights quickly walked towards her and spoke as they relaxed around the man who had created the giant dragon from before. "Mirajane-san, allow us to help you back to the hotel room and tend to your injuries." Nodding to the knights, knowing that she was physically healed, she still didn't have enough energy to walk by herself while carrying the blond with her all the way back to the hotel. Reluctantly, she released her hold on her new favorite blond. Wrapping her own arm around one of the knight's shoulders, she was helped up, as she walked alongside the blond who was having to be carried by two knights.
xZx
Waking up, Naruto didn't expect to be in his bed, certainly didn't expect to have such a heavenly smell lofting through his nose as a soft voice was flowing through the room. Blinking his sleepers away, he pulled the sheets off, tossing them slightly to the side as he sat up. Where are my clothes? Ignoring the fact he was only in his boxers, he twisted so he sat on the edge. Rubbing his eyes, his other arm went up as he stretched his back, cracking his back as he tried to wake up. Bringing his arms down, his gaze settled towards the melodic song that he was listening too.
From the kitchen, Mirajane was singing a soft tune as she had started breakfast. Wearing a form fitting white shirt over her chest, her tune lofted through the room, flowing atop the heavenly smell from the stove top. Wearing orange yoga pants on her legs, white socks finished her outfit as she was chopping away at the vegatables.
His eye's shot wide open as he gazed at the back of her hair, it wasn't as long as it was. He didn't know why, nor how. But he found himself attracted to her snow white hair that flowed down her back. I wonder.. I did love snow country. Instead of the beautiful long snow white hair that fell down her back, it was shoulder length, a small ponytail flowed down the back that started from braids sitting at the top. Gah... Now I understand how dad was coveted towards mom's red hair. Geez.. Guess my color is white, pops.
He looked down towards his hands before a noise brought his head up. Looking across the island towards the white haired beauty, he smiled as she brought her hands towards her mouth. "Naruto!" He heard Mirajane speak, her hands muffling her voice as tears formed on her eyes. With a smile as he scratched the back of his head before a white blur had tackled him back atop the bed.
Feeling his chest get slightly wet, he smiled as he wrapped his arms around her as she let it out. "Yeah, yeah. I'm fine Mira-san." Holding her to his chest as she let her worries out, he smiled as he laid his head back on the bed as she laid atop him. "I'm fine Mira-san. I heal pretty fast."
Nodding her head, Mira let out a smile as her tears had stopped, reveling in the warmth he gave off as his arms were around her. She was worried, he had passed out after his fight with Trey. Roy had said it was extreme exhaustion, most likely from that technique that gave him the markings. Still. After fighting Roy Stronguard and then Trey... "You had me worried you idiot..."
"I'm sorry."
"You came for me, and that's all that matters, so. I forgive you." He could feel the smile on her face as she stayed on his chest. He came for me... Someone considered a demon, he came for me. That's all that matters. With a smile, she continued speaking, her face still on his chest, muffling her voice. "-bility."
Eh? Her voice was muffled from speaking into his chest. What did she say?
Pushing herself off of Naruto, she spoke as she sat next to him. Fiddling with her pajamas as she spoke again. "I said you better take responsibility." Avoiding his face, she continued as she held her hands together on her lap. "I wanted out of being a mage, but you were right. I can't just give up, especially with all the enemies I've made over the years as an S-class mage."
Turning around, she leaned on her arm looking back towards the blond as Naruto had sat up, looking at her beautiful face. "Lisanna, Elfman. They wouldn't want me to give up. I need to be strong for them both. I can't lose the faith they have in their big sister, I'll be strong for their sake." Getting lost in his blue eyes, she brought herself back as she got up and started walking towards the kitchen to finish their breakfast. "That's why you Mister." A small blush formed on her face as she reached the counter top and finished cutting the vegetables. "Your going to form a team with me."
Crossing his arms, Naruto had tilted his head slightly, an invisible question mark formed above his head. Not hearing anything, Mirajane turned around and looked at her new favorite blond, a knife in her right hand. "Your going to be doing missions with me to help build my magic back up." I'm sure Lisanna and Elfman will be alright with the guild watching over them for a while.
With a smile, Naruto got up while stretching, making the beautiful white haired woman blush even stronger before she turned around. "Sounds like a plan, I've gotta travel a little anyways. I trust when we do these missions, we'll be traveling right?"
Hearing a cheerful 'yup!' from the eldest Strauss sibling, Naruto smiled as he saw his clothes folded on the table beside the large chair. Grabbing and putting his pants on, he tied the sash around his waist to keep them up. Heading to the balcony as he continued smelling the heavenly aroma of whatever she was making, he channeled chakra into the seal on his left wrist before a small puff of smoke appeared as he caught a bag of his cherry tobacco. Grabbing the wooden pipe from the table outside on the balcony, he packed it tightly before lighting it.
Taking a strong hit as he relaxed against the railing, he was interrupted by Mirajane's voice as she called, letting him know breakfast was ready. Turning around, he saw her holding two plates before she sat them down on table beside the kitchen area. "Breakfast is ready Naruto!"
Holding his hand over the hot coals of his pipe, he smothered the flames before he sealed it away in his arm. Walking back in and closing the door, he smiled as he waited for Mirajane to take her seat. Over breakfast, several topics were hit. From the history of the Magic Council, to the Guild war's of old. From the different kingdoms to the Wizard Saints. Caught up in the discussion, Naruto found himself opening up towards the white haired woman. Telling stories of his childhood towards his entry to the academy.
Rather soon for her tastes, as she had enjoyed the conversation, she got up, taking the plates with her as she spoke. "I do believe it's time to get ready and leave. Don't forget we still have to get Master's package!"
Getting up with a stretch, Naruto nodded his head as he spoke. "Your right, I still need to shower." Looking himself over, seeing most of the dirt and grime off his body already, he let out a laugh. "Lemme take a shower super quick, why don't you get everything ready and get ready your self Mira-san."
Nodding her head as he left towards the shower, she had started picking up all the scrolls and clothes that were scattered around the room from the kidnapping. Having put up a struggle last night, she knocked his scrolls that were laying at the end of his bed all over the room. With a sigh, she got to her job as she heard the shower start. I still want to know what kind of power he has. To be able to summon that dragon thing... I wonder just how strong he is. Putting that thought aside, as she would soon see on the missions she would be taking with the blond, she looked around for the large scroll that he was wearing. Having fallen off during his fight with Trey, she saw one of the knights pick it up, carrying it with him before dropping it somewhere in the room. Finding it by the front door, she picked it up and placed it next to the smaller ones on the bed.
Looking around for any more, she nodded to herself before she looked herself over in the mirror on the wall atop the dresser that sat across their beds. Running both her hands through her hair, flipping it up as she brought them out, she sighed as she remembered the blond's actions last night. Holding some of her hair in her right hand, she frowned as she looked at it. I fixed it this morning... But still, it's going to take forever to grow back.. She blushed as she remembered Naruto's anger while holding her usual front pony tail.
With a smile, she let out a giggle before twirling around. I'll just have to grow it out again! Holding her left hand to the side, she called upon the magic she had access to easily. Tapping the air, it rippled slightly before her hand disappeared inside it for a moment before she pulled out a set of clothes to change into only to realize they were dirty. Looking down, she saw stains on the only spare shirt she had in her requip space. I wonder if he has any spare shirts I can wear?
Her thoughts ended as the bathroom door opened and her blond friend came out drying his hair. Wearing a long sleeved dark blue shirt which showed the collar muscles and upper pecks on the blond, his golden necklace could easily be seen. It's long sleeves being held up right below his elbow with white tape. Matching loose dark blue pants were on his legs, white tape right below his right knee, his scroll pouch sitting atop said tape. Wearing his usual white socks and black combat sandals, he finished the look off with a matching sash, it's loose ends flowing off to the side.
Mirajane had an approving look on her face for a moment before she clapped her hands, and spoke. "You wouldn't happen to have a spare shirt I could wear do you? It seems the ones I had brought are dirty and this one's got a giant stain on it."
Raising his brow, he nodded before pointing to one of the scrolls on the bed. Tossing the scroll to him, she watched again as he opened it before smoke appeared, carrying a small white shirt with it. "It might be a little big, but it's clean. Here ya go." Tossing it to the white head, he moved towards the end of his bed where Mirajane had placed all his scrolls.
Watching him sort all the scrolls, she smiled before clapping her hands. "Come on mister! We've got to get moving if we want to catch the next train!" Giggling as he quickly got all his stuff together, sealing all his clothes and scrolls into the big scroll before he set it on his lower back, being held by a black strap going across his chest.
She had to hold in her laughs as she continued. "I've still gotta go shopping for your house!" Naruto froze at that, it was his house right? "That's after we pick up the master's package though. We've still a few hours before the next train that heads to Magnolia arrives."
Seeing his depressed state, she couldn't hold in her laughter any more. "haha~ It's alright Naruto! It won't be that bad!" She said, holding her hands together to the side as she smiled towards him. "Shouldn't take that long either! I know where everything is in the store!"
Nodding his head, he spoke up. "Well alright." Walking towards the door, he continued as Mirajane followed behind him, a large smile on her face. "Might as well get everything done so we can grab another bite to eat right?" He looked over his shoulder to the beautiful white haired woman. Walking out the door with a smile on his face, the two went out to finish the mission Makarov sent them on.
Chapter 4. This is the last chapter before a new arc!
Arc Preview! ~New to these! Lemme know if you like them!
Looking around the wooden house, her blue eye's sparkled at all the possibilities now that she was able to be on her own, Lisanna and Elfman having moved out now that they had their own teams to do missions with. "And that goes there!" Turning around, she quickly picked out the next piece of furniture to be moved and placed.
I knew I shouldn't have let her choose everything... He was doing physical labor for his own house. Moving things to suit the beautiful white heads preferences, in his house. What have I gotten myself into?
"Stop! We won't let you go any further!" Her voice, it didn't cause the being to falter in his steps a single bit. No hesitation what so ever.
It's deep voice echo'd across the valley, from the side's of it's mouth, scorching hot fire licked at the air, ready to be unleashed. "Hoh? And what makes you think you can stop me?" Vanishing from his spot in a rather large explosion of fire and heat, he spoke again as fire came to life around them, swallowing the entire valley causing the villagers behind the pair to panic. "I'm strong you know."
The next thing the two knew, they were knocked to the opposite sides of the valley, slamming in the rock walls.
"I heard from a little bird that Erza has met her match in swordsmanship." She told the blond. "When I asked her about the details, it's almost like she's describing your brother!" Holding her hand to her face, she continued with a small smile. "It seems like she's quite smitten with him."
Now that got his attention. Well, he did always have a thing for the Uzumaki clan, something about their hair having a beautiful shade. "Tell me, Did she say where she met this man?"
