Hey guys! Long time no see. Anyways, chapter 4 is here! I know that it took sometime but I promise that chapter 5 will be up shortly.

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Erza Scarlet was an energetic, serious, and strong-willed. She came to the guild to start a new life. Her childhood wasn't the best, she knew that, but she hoped that her new found ability to use magic would help her start a new a new life and create a future.

She was happy when she found it that she wasn't alone. There were other kids at her age that suffered as much as she did. What made her more happy that they all shared the same goal. It made her feel a feeling that was so foreign to her...

A family.

On the other side, was her partner and one of the most talented mages in the guild, Kurito Arouna. He believed that the guild can be something to live for, but refused to see it as a family. She doesn't know much about his past, but considering the way everyone looks at him once he says his name, it must be something important.

He was a strange guy. He liked to stay positive and smile, but in the same time, he had that mysterious aura around him. He is kind, strong and talented. Somehow, she was a little jealous of him. People viewed him as a powerful mage for his age, especially Master Makarov. She gave a little pout as she remembered that he was on of the S-Class candidates this year.

"Erza?" The familiar voice of her partner snapped her of her thoughts. She remembered that she was sitting at one of the guild's booths. She looked up to find her partner, Kurito, looking at her in confusion.

"You seem to be have forgotten your brain in the bed today." Kurito said. "What's wrong?"

Erza was taken back, surprised at seeing her partner this early in the morning. "U-Um, i-it's nothing. I think I didn't get much sleep yesterday." Erza stated with a nervous smile.

Kurito suddenly smirked, making Erza raise an eyebrow. "Oh, I see what's happening."

"W-What?"

Kurito's smirk turned into a grin. "You're mad that I was chosen for the S-Class trials and you haven't."

Erza blinked twice. That's what he thought about? And he's supposed to be smart.

"It's not good to ignore your senpai's words, kouhai." Kurito said with a grin.

Erza sighed. At least he didn't see through me. But his kind of right..

"Well, I think it's unfair." Erza said, crossing her arms. "I go with you on every mission, and yet you get to enter the trials." She huffed.

Kurito looked up in thought. "To be fair, I take some solo missions. Not to mention that you nearly killed that man at the bakery."

"He stomped on my strawberry cake!"

"And I get to become an S-Class while you still threaten to kill anyone who touch your cake." Kurito deadpanned. "See, it's easy to understand."

Erza glared. "I hate how you act with superiority."

Kurito shrugged. "I am superior."

"Aniki!" Both mages turned their heads to find Natsu running to them with Happy in tow.

Kurito smiled softly. "Hey, brat. How was your sleep?" He ruffled Natsu hair.

Natsu grinned. "It was great! Now I'm fired up!"

"Thinking about it, why arent you asking for a fight?" Erza asked Natsu in puzzlement.

Natsu grinned. "That's why I want to go on a mission. I want to get stronger to beat you and Aniki."

Erza smiled. "You finally found the right way."

"But I will have some warm up!" Natsu jumped at Erza. "Erza, fight me!"

BAMP!

Erza sighed in annoyance as her fist connected to Natsu's chin, sending him flying through the roof.

"You're even a worse role model than Gildarts." Erza said, looking at Kurito.

"Don't put me in the same league as that pervert. At least my heart is pure." Kurito said.

"Pure?"

Kurito grinned. "Pure unadulterated badass."

Erza rolled her eyes. "More like pure unadulterated ego."

"Your just mad you're not becoming an S-Class!" Kurito stated, pointing a finger at Erza.

BAMP!

Kurito wailed painfully as a big red bump came out on his head. "WHAT WAS THAT FOR?!"

Erza had a tick mark on her forehead. "Listen, and listen carefully," she pointed a finger at Kurito. "I will take so many jobs that even my own shadow wouldn't be able to see me! I will get to the S-Class trial and I will surpass you! Mark my words!" Erza said in a challenging attitude. Kurito was taken back by her sudden attitude.

"Now excuse me." Erza huffed as she turned to leave.

Kurito stared at the back of the retreating Requip mage, completely taken back by her bold statement. He was always in good terms with Erza, she was the most person he talked with. Well, he talked and chatted with everyone, but Erza was closer to him.

"Wow, girls..." Laxus popped on his side.

"Yeah...WHEN THE HELL DID YOU GET IN HERE!"

THE GUILD'S BACKYARD:

"Fire Dragon's Iron Fist!" Natsu shouted as his fist connected to Kurito's, pushing the latter a few steps back.

"Nice one, Natsu. Force Dragon Claw!" Blue, glowing magic covered Kurito's right leg. He jumped at Natsu, trying to land a kick, but Natsu jumped away, causing to come in contact with the ground, creating a crater.

"Fire Dragon's Roar!" Natsu fired a torrent of flames at Kurito, catching him off guard.

Shit! I guess I have no choice. Kurito thought as his pupils turned bloody red.

"Shinigami Burst!" A flame like crimson aura appeared around Kurito's body, making his hair flail.

"Force Dragon's Iron Fist!" Kurito dashed and punched through the flames. Natsu's eyes widen at Kurito's power as his flames disperse.

Natsu closed his eyes bracing himself for the hit. Aniki sure is strong.

Natsu slowly opened his eyes as he didn't feel any pain. He found Kurito smiling down at him. The Arouna placed his hand on top of his sworn brother's head.

"One day, you'll surpass me. The fact that you didn't ran away from a hit proves it. Never give up, Natsu. Remember that I'll be always watching over you. Never give up because the ones that accomplish something are the fools who keep pressing forward, and the ones that don't accomplish are the wise who cease advancing."

Natsu's face was covered in a deep blush. He could feel his face heating up in embarrassment. The feeling of getting a compliment from his brother was great for the young Dragon Slayer.

"Y-Y-Yes, Onii-san." He stuttered with out thinking, shocking the Arouna.

Kurito blushed. "S-Say that again?"

Natsu's tilted his head in confusion. "Say what?"

"What you just said."

"I said yes."

"No, what you said aft- oh forget about it." Kurito sighed. He looked...cute.

"Aniki, I wanted to ask you something." Natsu said.

"What is it?"

"What is that technique? You did it when you fought Laxus months ago." Natsu asked.

What is he talking about? oh, I see what he means.

"It's the Shinigami Burst. It's a spell that multiplies the user's magic, increasing his speed, strength, senses, and magic enabling him to inflect serious damage over those who are stronger than him." Kurito stated. "It's a trump card, but such spell has serious flows."

"Like what?" Natsu asked, intrigued.

"It takes a heavy toll on the user's body, making him vulnerable for his enemy's attack. If the user multiple his magic too much, the magic could obliterate his body, or severely damage their bodies." Kurito explained.

"But you used it just now without anything happening to you." Natsu questioned.

Kurito smiled. "Because the spell requires a lot of stamina, I trained my body physically. That's why I can control it, for now. But that doesn't mean it's safe. It's still dangerous to use such spell."

Natsu's eyes sparkled. "Can I try it?"

Kurito sighed at his sworn brother's idiocy. "No, it's too dangerous for you to do it. Besides, I've been told that only members of my clan can do it."

"But you don't know if it's right or not!" Natsu interjected. "Let me try it! It'll make me stronger and become a trump card for me."

"Nats-"

"Pleaassse?"

"No."

"Pretty pleeeeaaassse?" Natsu begged with puppy dog eyes.

Shit. I hope we don't regret that. Kurito thought. "Okay, close your eyes."

Nastu did as he was told. "Now, try feeling the nature's energy around you."

Natsu took a deep breath and started feeling the nature magic power, a green aura started surrounding him. "I feel...tingly."

"It's ethernano. It's the source of life and magic in any living being." Kurito stated.

"Now, try powering up, slowly."

Natsu took a deep breath and started unleashing his magic power. "The moment the tingly feeling stops, unleash your entire power in one go."

Minutes passed, until the awaited moment came. "HAAAAAAAH!" Natsu shouted as he clenched his fists. He opened his eyes as flames erupted around and flames surrounded his body.

I see. His magic is trying to multiple, but it isn't finding a way. In order to complete it, he needs another source of power. His magic container, even if it's big thanks to his dragon slayer magic, is not enough. Kurito thought.

"Shinigami Burst!" Natsu chanted, shocking Kurito.

A crimson flame like aura surrounded Natsu's body. His magic power increased considerably.

H-H-He actually did it! But how? I thought only Arounas can do it. Hell, we were the ones that created it in the first place!. Kurito thought, looking at Natsu in awe.

Suddenly, the aura around Natsu died down, leaving the boy panting. Natsu grinned tiredly. "I-I...can...beat...you...now."

He fell on the ground unconscious. Kurito dashed to his side and sighed in relief as he saw that the Fire Dragon Slayer fell asleep. Trying to learn the spell must've wore him off. Thank god his alive. Kurito thought.

He played with His sworn brother's spiky hair. He smiled at the peaceful look on his face. I still have to know how he managed to do it, but for now, I think it'll be better if I just...watched over him.

Little did he know, at the back door of the guild, Laxus, Makarov, and Gildarts looked at him with a smile on their faces.

"You still have to scold him for teaching Natsu that spell." Gildarts said.

Makarov chuckled. "I know, but for now, I want him to enjoy that moment."

"Don't be like that, Gramps. The fact that he's training means that I will enjoy kicking his ass in the trails." Laxus commented with a smirk.

"There is no guarantee that he will face you. This kid makes an interesting opponent." Gildarts said. "I look forward to seeing him pass."

"I still have to call back the rest S-Class mages." Makarov said. And something tells me that you're thinking about something...Ivan.

AWAY FROM THE GUILD:

Ivan stood in a forest, several dead bodies around him. He smirked a malicious smirk.

"I feel sorry for these guys. But now, I have the information I need to get what I want." He gave a sinister laugh.

"Kurito-chan equals money-chan!"

INSIDE THE GUILD:

Erza sat on one of the bar stools. She was having a conversation with Levy, Cana, and Mirajane.

"So who do you guys think will become the next S-Class?"

"Well, I dunno. This year seems tough." Mira shrugged.

"I think Alzack will do it. After all, Bisca wished him good luck." Cana said with a giggle.

Erza chuckled. "As much as I'll to admit that it's cute, S-Class trials are more than just luck."

Mirajane grinned. "Oh, I'm sure that Kurito will do it. Since he doesn't want your eyes to fall on him, kouhai."

Erza blushed, the color of her face rivaling her hair. "It-it's not what you think!" She retorted, raising her hands in a defensive gesture.

"Hohoho, are you the latest bloomer, Erza?" Mirajane asked with a sly smile.

"It's logical." Levy stated with a thoughtful expression. "You spend time with him the most."

"If that's logical then Mira is dating Laxus." Erza said with a smirk.

Mira blushed adorably. 'W-W-What are you saying you stupid bitch!?" she stammered.

"Well, Laxus is handsome. Many girls would find him appealing." Bisca said as she took a stool and sat in front of the girls.

"If you weren't dating Alzack, I would've said you like him." Cana said.

Bisca shrugged. "Alzack is enough for me. I was just applauding Mira for her choice."

"I DON'T LIKE HIM!"

"Fine, fine, but let me give this advice girls. In order to befriend guys, you will need two things. A pretty face and to make him trust you. For example, if you ask him about his past, he will never answer you unless you speak about yours." Bisca stated before she stood up and left.

Erza zoned out and ignored the voices around her. She thought about Kurito. He was kind, strong, and a talented mage. She hated the mysterious aura around him because it made her think about distrusting him.

She sighed. She didn't know why her thoughts were occupied be the Arouna. She felt a connection between them, and maybe being his partner made her want to be close to him.

She stood up, ignoring the questions of her friends and marched to Kurit's table. She found him chatting with a giddy Natsu and a naked Gray.

"Kurito." She called as she stood up in front of him.

He smiled. "Hey partner. I was just thinking about going on a mission."

Erza slammed her palms on the table, scaring Gray and Natsu and surprising Kurito.

"Scratch that, let's go on a date."

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