Hey guys. so i've been wondering or rather i've decided to change this story's rating from T to M. I checked my stories within the last few days and I found out that this story has some really vulgar words in it. And it doesn't helps that I can't write this junk without it. So I've decided to change the rating but there will be NO LEMON in the story.
Anyway Enjoy!
CHAPTER FOUR
I FIGHT ALONE!.
Mira P.O.V
Right after school closes, I wasn't so enthusiastic to head home as my bro was eager to get this new video game that had a big sale today. Boys. I sighed.
I got to talk with the all powerful dragneel today and it was fun. He could be weird and a handful sometimes especially with his almost listless character but he's a good person.
I wanted to stay with them(Natsu and erza) after school but I decided against it. They've got work to do so I'll probably see them in school tomorrow and I hope he doesn't come late this time.
It's past 6 in the evening and I'm still wondering about the city. I giggled as I enjoyed the view that soaked my vision.
"Hey cutie, have a safe journey home" some stranger yelled out to me.
Yes, I can tell it's me they're talking to because it happens almost everyday. That's the perks of being beautiful.
"Hey pretty, should I come over to walk you home?" a guy said to me. I gave him a bright smile and waved at him but also turned down his request.
Boys could be simple minded. Oops.
Fairytail may sounds like or actually look like a prestigious school from its exterior but within its a fun and rowdy place to be. Everyone consider each other as a family...at least some people do. While most schools wears the school uniforms and its logo to school, we wear casual clothings so it'll be difficult to tell who's actually a student of Fairytail.
But that's all gonna change once we have our tattoos of Fairytail Insignia imprinted on our bodies, depending on the place you want it to be.
Oh, I'm gonna take a detour again.
Cana.P.O.V
Finally school's over. Now I can go find my dad's secret stash of beers and 'down' them all for myself. I quickly packed my stuff and made it out of the friggin school without anyone noticing me.
Wait up my Love, I'm coming home soon. We'll be together until dad gets home!
Ultear Sensei P.O.V
And finally the schools over. Gotta finish up quickly and head out for the 8:00pm store.
Yes, just like it's name, it stays open until 8:00pm at night.
3 Hours Later...
And finally I'm done with assessment grading and the stupid shit!
I wonder what Natsu is up to. Maybe being as unmotivated as ever. I wonder how he gets home so early and come so late to school. That brat!
I better get on the move to know what he's up to now.
I packed everything and placed them neatly inside the few drawers I had but it was more than enough to contain everything.
That drunk of a teacher skipped his work today...again. I said a little irritated while I saw his desk totally unkept and filled with papers.
I completed ignored it since that wasn't my top priority as of now. Seeing that everything was in order, feeling satisfied, I left school.
With Erza and Natsu...
"I see now, not only is the son of earth mightiest hero here but also the daughter of earth strongest female, Erza scarlet!" The blonde man laughed and licked his lips.
Suddenly is smiled changed to a piercing dark smile "Why don't I tell you my name before you meet your doom..."
Erza readied herself for the worst that was to happen. She felt something off, yet something similar about this man that was oozing out of him. Something familiar that she couldn't quite tell where she's felt it. It felt familiar yet different, which was kinda confusing to her.
"Speak your name or you'll face my wrath" erza said in a firm tone while gripping tightly to her blades on both hands.
'Is this a chivalry fight or something?' Natsu sweat dropped.
A face off contest ensured between them, staring intensely at each other while trying to mentally read each other's move without actually moving.
"The name's Zancrow. And I'm a slayer just like my buddy, Natsu~" he sang.
And it hits Erza. 'I see, so it was their magic that felt similar. That explains it...but compared to natsu's, this one feels off and dark'
"But.." Zancrow continued, "Unlike pinky, I'm of a higher standard than he is"
Natsu P.O.V
A higher standard than I am? Don't make sick jokes that your tiny brains can't comprehend you bastard. And stop calling me your buddy, freak, I don't know you!
I saw how tense erza was and I knew she meant this battle but I can't actually say for sure that she'll be able to make a victory of this battle.
Slowly she stepped backwards a little and called out to me "Hey Natsu, do you know him?"
Don't ask that now! And why would I know that blond ruffian?
"No I don't" I merely replied.
"Well erza, seems you got this under your control, so I better head back home. Good luck!" I gave my fake brightest smile and turned to disappear but she quickly grabbed me by my collar. Shit!
"You're actually gonna leave me here to fight this freak all by myself?!" she yelled. Keep it down, my ears are ringing already.
"Well you're strong and besides you scored a 4000points on your magic level, so it's fine to me. You'll do just fine" I gave her a sparkling smile and a big thumbs up.
She deadpanned "Natsu, just be serious and help me out here"
No, no, no, no, no fucking no! There's no way I'll risk my life, I'm no shitty hero.
"Only heroes help out but I'm no hero, so bye!" She looked at me incredulously. Like she's seen a clown just now. Wait what?
"Natsu!"
Okay, that's a strong way of yelling out my name. She said my name firmly.
"Yes?"
"Are you okay with leaving things as it is? Are you okay with letting this freak loose and hurt other people? What about your friends at home? Your friends in school? What about the people of Magnolia? Have you even thought of what would happen if we just let him go?"
I sighed. I'm going to give her a honest reply.
"Here's your answer according to each questions asked; Yes, Not my problem, don't have any, not my concern, Who cares? Nope I don't wanna!" And boom! That's how you respond like a boss.
There was a brief silence between us. I think she's processing her thoughts.
"I-i see" seems like she's finally decided to give me my space. "I never knew the years could change you so much"
This again. What the hell is this? Does she knows something that I don't?.
"You've changed...Natsu"
Okay now she's gotta know something.
"Hey what-" I tried to ask her something but she just cuts me off.
"Don't get in my way!"
That's... scary. Her eyes were as sharp as a sword, piercing into my skin with just her gaze. She turned her back on me and approached the weird dude all on her own.
I...I guess I better get going then.
"Are you guys done with your lovers bicker?" The weird dude asked, looking totally uninterested as he poked his nostrils.
Erza walked up to him and stood inches away from him. Oi, that's not safe...wait why do I even care?
"I'll face you alone"
He stopped his motion. He gave a good look at erza before laughing again.
"You've got some balls, thinking you'll suffice to be able to take me down" he glared darkly at her "Don't take me lightly!" and it begun.
Normal P.O.V
"You've got some nerves, thinking you're a hero brave enough to take me on" he glared darkly at her "Don't take me lightly!"
Zancrow eyes glowed a deep red, eliminating all forms of amusement and was replaced with the looks of a killer.
Erza took two steps backwards when her eyes met his. He wasn't an ordinary man with some fire powers that would suddenly pop out of nowhere...well he did pop out of nowhere though.
"I think you've underestimated enough" he smirked "How about I show you just how much your doom became close by"
Erza readied herself by taking a fighting stance. She quickly switched to her flame empress armour while holding a flame erazer twin blade.
"You think that'll stop me from destroying you? Then try THIS!"
Zancrow puffed out his cheeks to an inhuman size. His stomach also became robust, not from sudden transformation but it was swelling with powers.
'He's going for a breath attack!' Natsu said mentally but too bad erza wasn't able to hear his thoughts.
"Fire god Slayer: Fire god bellow!" a magic seal appeared in front of his face, his body released all the gathered magic and a large torrent of fire swirl out of the magic seal at an alarming rate, headed towards erza.
"He can use a magic seal?!" erza yelled out surprised. Gritting her teeth firmly, she quickly put her swords upfront as the burst of black flames hit her dead on.
She managed splitting the black flames but it came continuously as it soon overpowered her and sent her flying to the main city street and crashed into a store with a loud noise from the force of the impact.
"Hahahahahaha" Zancrow laughed loud, holding his stomach. "You thought you could take me on but see what happened to you!" he laughed continuously.
Cars halted. People quickly began to gather from all angle after the impact was made.
"What's going on?"
"Is it a villain's attack?"
"Maybe it's a robbery!"
"Someone call the police!"
"Any hero closeby?!"
The crowd began muttering their opinions from what had just happened. Slowly the dust began clearing as the people could now see a familiar red head with few burn on her left arm and torso.
The crowd muttered when they saw her with few burn marks. Erza walked out of the store, she looked around only to see a big black magic circle in the sky.
'This isn't good!'
"Everyone Run!" she screamed but no one moved a muscle but rather they looked at her skeptically.
"What's with her?"
"Is she cosplaying?"
"She suddenly screamed run. She is alright?"
"She's the one who suddenly crashed over there and now she's yelling?"
Erza felt frustrated that they weren't listening to her. Suddenly the magic circle above them shone a bright red and black hue as suddenly black flames appeared from within it and showered like a falling star from space.
'Shit!'
"Requip:..." Loud screams and shouts from the crowd elasticated as they began running helter skelter for their dear lives, almost climbing each other as the fire drew even closer that they could feel the heat almost burning them.
"...Absolute Defense..." They scattered in all places trying to find shelter but they weren't sufficient to house everyone.
"...Adamantine Armour!" Erza completed her Transformation and with her, she stood in her diamond coated armour and two large shields that threatened to pull her down but she quickly raised them up with ease and a huge magic circle, just a little bigger than zancrow's appeared and deflected the black flames.
Everyone watched in awe as she gave it her all, stopping the flames from coming any closer. Hundreds and hundreds of fire balls rained down on her shield as it added a heavy pressure on her but about half a minute later that felt like hours to Erza, it died down.
Erza was forcibly unequipped from her armour and she fell on her knees.
Zancrow suddenly appeared in the sky, his feet ignited by his flames as it kept him steadily going but soon launched himself down at erza who quickly leaped out of the way as Zancrow crashed down with powerful force, forming a small crater on the ground.
"Tch, she escaped" he snarled as he turned to look at her from the distance she made between them.
"Are you done underestimating me?" he asked.
Erza charged at him with great speed and sent a powerful punch at zancrow's torso with her left arm but he countered by swiping it away. Erza smiled as he fell for her plan as she administered a bone crushing uppercut to his jaw, sending him crashing into a tall building a few metres away from the spot.
Everyone watched in awe as erza had just sent someone flying some good metres away. Without further delay, she quickly went towards the direction he flew.
With Natsu...(Natsu P.O.V)
I wanted to go home but I just couldn't. I tried behaving that none of this was my concern but I just couldn't go home, take a bath, eat and get a good night rest like nothing happened. I don't wanna risk my life for anyone but...Neither do I wanna see anyone dead.
I don't just know what to do now. Ever since I lost my dad...the only family I have left in this world, I began to see just how cruel the world can be. how many heroes there seem to be, they can't just save everyone and I had to accept the fact that not just everyone could be save. Not all hero could save everyone. No one can save all.
But why? Why would she wanna bother herself, risking her live for people she don't know. People she's never met? People she never spoke to? Why would she have to feel all these pains just for them?!
Fuck it! I don't freaking know the fucking answer to these shitty questions!
I secretly watched all her battles and found her amazing. She's strong and courageous. She's far more reckless than anyone I've ever seen. How can someone be so stupid to go into a battle that you possible know you might loose...or even forfeit your our life?
I don't know...
Everyday, I watch them, fighting, gaining popularity, smiling in front of huge cameras, getting fans and giving signatures. That wasn't what a hero is all about. Most heroes do this for the fame. But why does she seem different to me?
She's the daughter of the scarlet dispair, Irene Scarlet. I thought I knew everything about this red head as long as I knew everything about her mother which I did a good research on but why do their character varies?
They're not the same.
A million questions entered my brains, filling my mind with questions I can't answer. Questions that questioned my own motive.
I watched as erza protected the crowd with almost everything she got. Even going as far as using a magic seal. Now she's resulted to a physical comabct and managed to get a clean hit on Zancrow...Erza Scarlet...Who are you?
Just what is my goal in life. What do I plan to do? What am I fighting for? Why do I fight?
'Where do I begin?'