Vampire's Promise Chapter 8: The Visit

Erza's POV

I sat down on the tree branch I was on. I've got to be close now. Where is their stupid HQ?! I had been searching all morning but had yet to find it. By now I bet Thirren and the rest realized what I was doing. I had to hurry or they would stop me from seeing him. Jellal….

Mira's POV

Where was Erza? She hadn't come back to the girl's rooms last night. Oh God… She isn't going to him is she? What if he hurts her? That's ridiculous Mira. Jellal would never hurt her. But he's a vampire now…. I headed to the dining hall where I knew Thirren was. She had given us an update on Jellal this morning. Apparently his transformation was going alright and we shouldn't worry. I had gone to tell Erza only to find that she was gone. I pushed open the door to the hall.

"Thirren! Do you know where Erza is?" I asked. She looked up in alarm.

"No, why? Did something happen?" She inquired.

"She didn't come back last night. I thought maybe you too had gone off together." I told her.

"No. Where could she be? Have you checked…? Oh God!" She cut her sentence off worriedly. She turned to Xavier.

"Get to HQ. She is probably on her way there!" She said panicked. He startled and rushed off.

"Will he hurt her? I asked. I meant Jellal. She sighed.

"I don't know. He hasn't woken up yet but… he is still a newborn vampire. If he wakes up when she's there…" She trailed off and I gulped. I turned to Master.

"What do we do?" I asked. Most of the guild was looking at him. He glanced at Thirren and they seemed to share some understanding.

"Nothing. We would be in danger. Let the vampire's take care of it." He said sadly. I knew he was right but I was still worried.

Erza's POV

I saw it through the trees. I found it! Just then someone grabbed me. I turned and saw Xavier. Shit. I didn't think anyone would catch up that quick.

"What are you doing?! He could kill you! How do you think that would affect him when he came to his senses?!" He yelled.

"He wouldn't hurt me! I have to see him for myself. I have to know that he is ok. I need to see him so please… "I trailed off trying to control my emotions. I heard a sigh.

"You blame yourself." He stated simply. How did he know? I nodded.

"If I had been more careful I wouldn't have been caught unguarded and Jellal wouldn't be in pain." I sniffled. Xavier sighed.

"5 minutes. Ok?" He asked. I looked at him confused.

"I let you see him for 5 minutes and you leave. Sound good?" I looked at him in shock. I nodded again and he led me to the building. I'm here Jellal….

Jellal's POV

I'm here Jellal… It was that voice again. Just closer. So close. I needed to get to that person but my limbs wouldn't respond. Scarlet. Erza…. Who are you? Why does your name calm me? Where are you? I hear you. I can't see. Where are you? It's so dark… I received no answer and stifled a whimper. I felt so lost.

Erza's POV

Xavier led me into a hall and stopped in front of what appeared to be a bedroom.

"I'll stay out here to give you some privacy. Yell if anything happens." He opened the door and I walked in. As the door shut I headed toward the bed. I could make out the shape of a person under the sheets.

It was Jellal. Just different. I had heard that he had wings and a tail but the act of actually seeing them hit home.

"Oh Jellal." I sat on the chair next to the bed and watched him. He looked scared. Almost like he was in a nightmare. I put my hand on his forehead and brushed his hair out of his face. I slid my hand to his cheek and just held it there. "I'm here Jellal. I'm here."

Jellal's POV.

"I'm here Jellal. I'm here." It was that voice. I could feel a hand on my cheek. I could feel the person's presence and wondered if it was this mystery Erza I somewhat remembered. I inhaled and caught their scent. This scent. I feel so calm. Please don't leave me…

Erza's POV

He leaned toward my hand and visibly relaxed. Did he recognize me? I continued to play with his hair. As I pulled my hand away to check my watch he whimpered and leaned closer to where my hand had been. Finding the place empty his eyebrows furrowed and he let out a whine. I stared at him in shock.

Jellal's POV

No. No. NO! Why did you leave? Where are you? I need you… Misery swept over me. Just as I stop feeling so alone in this abyss, they leave. Why…? Did I do something wrong? Please come back… I reached out a hand and felt my hand come in contact with someone. Found you! I grabbed and pulled them to me. I purred and nuzzled into them. "Scarlet…."

Erza's POV

Just as I was getting up to leave since the 5 minutes was up Jellal reached out an arm and pulled him to him. Now I am lying in his arms with him nuzzling my neck and purring. Purring?! Yep purring. CUTE! Suddenly he mumbled something. He kept repeating it.

"Scarlet…" He said it again and I startled. He knows it's me! How? I chuckled and wrapped my arms around him and he started purring louder. His wings came up and wrapped around me almost like a blanket. By now I was blushing red. Oh Jellal. What am I going to do with you?

I snuggled into his chest and we both fell asleep. I felt safe and loved.

Jellal's POV

Scarlet… My Scarlet….So warm. Safe… My Scarlet…MINE….

Xavier's POV

I checked my watch. 10 minutes. I had let her stay longer since it appeared nothing was wrong. I knocked on the door and entered. What… the? I did a double take. They were sleeping in each other's arms. Jellal had wrapped himself completely around Erza. He held her and his wings were closed over her as if to protect her. Even his tail had wrapped its way around her thigh. Good grief. Now what do I do? Wait… Blackmail!

Thirren's POV

I was pacing in the hall fully aware of the mage's eyes. Where was Xavier? He should have been back by now with Erza. Suddenly my phone beeped. I took it out.

Incoming text from contact: Xavier AKA Idiot. I hit open and nearly passed out.

Hey Thirren. So I let Erza see Jellal for a few minutes and when I came back I found this. Attached was a picture of Erza and Jellal sleeping together. I took in account how possessively Jellal held her.

Oh boy… I turned to the guilds. "Well Xavier let her see him and now he can't separate them." Makarov looked worried and confused. "Why?" He asked. I showed him the picture and he spit out his drink and laughed. "Looks like I'll be getting grandkids soon!" He cheered and I sweat dropped along with everyone else.

"What is he talking about?" Mira asked. I showed her and my eardrums died from her squealing.

"Oh my God! That's so cute! Their cuddling!" She screamed and pretty soon everyone had seen the picture. Some people freaked out at Jellal's new appearance. After all he definitely looked like a demon now. Others were coming up with crazy stories about how to get the two together. Lahar looked worried.

"How do we know he won't hurt her or anyone else?" He questioned and everyone stopped.

"We can't but maybe Erza can." I said and he looked confused.

"Look at this. Don't you see how possessively Jellal is holding her? I doubt he would ever hurt her. I don't doubt that he would listen to her though. She might be able to control him." I explained. Some people nodded. Others looked unsure.

"Wait so Erza is going to be in control of an extremely over powered immortal vampire? Lucy asked. I nodded and then realized what that might mean in terms of her guild's record of destruction. My face paled. Oh shit.

Natsu started laughing hysterically. "Hell yah!" He answered Lucy. Gray told him to shut up and of course a brawl broke out. I sat down and enjoyed the show.

Erza's POV

I was dimly aware of something wet on my neck. What is that? I opened my eyes to find myself pinned to the bed by Jellal who was definitely awake. He was licking my neck and still purring.

"What are you doing?!" I panicked and he looked at me in concern. He tilted his head to the side in confusion and then nuzzled my cheek as if to console me. Once I calmed down he continued his actions on my neck. By now I realized he wasn't biting just sucking. Wait. That means... He's leaving a hickey?! I yelped and blushed. Again he paused as if to see what was wrong.

"What are you doing?" I asked again. I had realized by now that he wasn't fully in control. The vampire side of him was and it seemed to not understand my words. He kissed my forehead and said one word that made my face burst in flame.

"Mine." He said possessively while holding my cheek and looking into my eyes. I gulped. I had never seen him this possessive. I found it kind of hot. Suddenly he flipped us over and held me to his chest. He nuzzled my hair and repeated his declaration. "My Scarlet. Mine." I hid my blushing face in his neck. He held me tighter as if responding to my distress.

Jellal's POV

My Scarlet... Mine… Must mark… Mine... I suckled on my Scarlet's shoulder. I didn't want to hurt her but I had to leave my mark. Everyone had to know. She is mine and mine alone.

Erza's POV

I blushed when I felt him leaving another mark. This time on my shoulder. He pulled the sleeve of my shirt down exposing more of my skin. He licked around the newly made mark as if to sooth the ache. I sighed at the soothing sensation. He seemed to purr in approval at my sigh of bliss. I pulled away from him and he let me go but not without a whine of protest. I chuckled and turned around in his arms till I was straddling him. I swear I saw his eyes darken at our new positon. I lied back down on him and wrapped my arms around his waist. My fingers brushed the strip of skin in between his shirt and pants and he sighed. I ran my fingers over the spot again and he nuzzled my neck as if to ask for more. I chuckled and continue to tease him there. He responded to my touch by pulling me as close to him as possible and purring loudly. This is a really sensitive spot, huh? The more I touched him the louder he purred and the more he nuzzled me. It seemed it tickled him and that made it so much fun. This is just too cute.

Jellal's POV

I wiggled around from the teasing. It tickled! But she was touching me. Not through my shirt but skin on skin. Who cares if it was just on my waist? It felt so good. More… Please more. I want to be as close to you as possible. Don't stop touching me! Her hands glided over a particularly ticklish spot on my stomach and I couldn't help the snicker that escaped. Wait stomach? When did she go under my shirt?

Erza's POV

When my fingers reached his stomach he started snickering. Got yah. He started wiggling under me as he laughed. It wasn't his usual laugh but more animalistic. His demon side was still in control. I felt his fingers dance over my ribs and I started laughing too. This went on for a few minutes until we were both breathless. I was exhausted and collapsed on top of him. He wrapped his arms around me and nuzzled my neck. I smiled.

Suddenly the door opened and Xavier walked in. In the blink of an eye Jellal had flipped me under him and was snarling at Xavier. At the same time one of his arms was holding me to his chest. I could feel the vibrations of his snarling go through me. I knew I had to calm him down.

Jellal's POV

Mine… Mine… MINE! Who dares come near my Scarlet?! My mate?! I snarled at the other vampire. I wouldn't let him lay a hand on her. She is mine!

Xavier's POV

All I did was walk in the door to see if everything was ok. It appeared to be but the second Jellal saw me he got into a defensive positon over Erza. Wait. He's awake? Definitely awake and mad. Then I saw the marks he left on her. He hadn't bitten her but he had marked her. Why is he acting so possessive? Wait is she his MATE? FUCK I'm dead.

Erza's POV.

I realized that if I didn't do something quick Jellal was going to attack Xavier. Why? I don't know. Maybe he doesn't recognize him and thinks he is going to harm me. I turned Jellal to look at me. He stopped snarling but occasionally growled at Xavier.

"Shhh. Jellal it's ok. He's a friend. Don't you remember Xavier? He won't harm me." I soothed him as I ran my hands over his back trying to relax his tensed muscles. He relaxed a little at my touch but still acted wary.

"Please Jellal. Relax. It's ok." He looked unsure but lay back down beside me. He put himself between Xavier and me though.

Jellal's POV

I wasn't sure about this other vampire but I would listen to Scarlet. She was my mate. I know she wouldn't lie to me.

I stared pointedly at the other vampire. He tilted his head submissively. Good he gets it. He knows she is mine. He seemed to ask me with his eyes if he could sit in the chair by the bed. I nodded slowly.

Xavier's POV

I tried to seem as nonthreatening as possible. I was glad he seemed to get that I wasn't going to harm Erza. I just hope he remembers me soon.

Erza's POV

I smiled at Jellal when I realized that he wasn't going to harm Xavier. Xavier sat down in the chair near the bed and started talking.

"So what the heck happened while I was gone? Last time I was in here you were both asleep." I proceeded to tell him everything. Even about the marking. It was pretty obvious after all. He nodded and smiled. He turned to Jellal. "So do you remember anything?" Jellal seemed to think about the question. He glanced at me and smiled, showing off his fangs.

"My Scarlet." He said. Xavier chuckled.

"Ok so you remember your Scarlet. What about her?" He seemed to be trying to jog as much of Jellal's memory as possible. It seemed like a good plan.

Jellal suddenly picked me up and put me in his lap.

"My Scarlet is mine." He put simply. Xavier laughed again.

"Ok do you remember her first name?" He inquired. Jellal seemed to think deeply and then shook his head as if to remove cobwebs.

"Erza…Erza Scarlet." He finally said and held me tighter. "Mine." He added. Xavier smirked.

"Yup. Erza Scarlet." He smirked at our positon. "And definitely yours." He added. At this Jellal purred.

"Ok so do you remember me?" He asked hopefully. I felt bad for him. It hurts when people forget about you. Jellal starred at him deeply.

"Green bean." He finally said and Xavier fell out of his chair laughing.

"Ok so you remember what that bitchy vampiress called me. Do you remember my real name?" (A/N remember Maria called Xavier Green bean when she saw him because of his hair?)

Jellal starred at him again. "Xavier." He said affectionately. Xavier smiled as did I. I got up to get water so that they could have some privacy. They may not have known each other long but they were practically brothers. Just as I was walking back Jellal pulled Xavier into a hug which Xavier returned just as eagerly. Xavier pulled back.

Jellal fingered his throat. Xavier noticed. "It burns right?' He asked and Jellal nodded.

"You're thirsty. Let's get you some blood." He told Jellal who growled eagerly. He turned to me.

"I'm going to take him hunting. Think you can get back on your own?" Xavier asked and I headed toward the door. I heard a whimper. Jellal pulled me into a hug.

"I'll see you soon ok? Go eat." I told him. He nodded and they left. I started making my way back. Shit. What am I going to do about these hickies?!