Request from andy24amk- Would it be possible for you to do a CoLu?
Disclaimer- (I do not hold the rights to Fairy Tail, if I did that celestial filler arc between the Magic Games and Tartarus would have never happened.)
AN- This one is a little more angsty than usual. I know the others had some touches of angst but this one has a lot more. It's not a full blown tragedy or anything, don't worry. I'll only do sad and tragic ones, if I come up with one or somebody specifically requests it. As I can tell the requests I've gotten are all more expectant of fluff. Not that I don't love writing fluff, but I think I made this one particularly angsty because I haven't written angst in like weeks and my angst cravings are tingling XD. And thanks for your review samuelbryant17, but on your point that Zeref wouldn't need an alias I think he probably would because, even though the world doesn't know what he looks like, everyone knows the name Zeref. So I think they would do that because Ryu could potentially say something to blow their cover, for example if someone were to ask what his father's name is and he says Zeref, people might mark it off as a childish joke but if he gets older and continues to call his father Zeref or reveal other sensitive information, it could get people suspicious and arouse unwanted attention. Though I do appreciate your comment and see your point that nobody knows what he looks like, I think they'd be safe rather than sorry. I don't say this to vindictive or know-it-all I just wanted to point it out. Enjoy the chapter!
Colu- Takes place X795
They are a type of forbidden love. Though his crimes have been acquitted that doesn't mean he isn't on watch. His scarred eye and pointed eyes make him recognizable as Cobra of the former Oracion Seis. After the war ended, Fairy Tail made it widely known that Crime Sorciere were a huge and crucial help. That definetly made it easier for the public to accept them, and their Guild even started to get job requests. The glares reduced to no more than occasional side eyes. Crime Sorciere got their own Guild Hall on the outskirts of Magnolia and became known as the rebirth and repent place for criminals. When people asked for membership, pasts and names were not required. All they required for membership was that each new member take an oath that they would better themselves and those around them. Erik couldn't feel more satisfied with this turn out. Criminals all over the country are being given second chances and acceptance in Fiore. The thoughts that he used to hear about him changed from worries and nastiness to thoughts of his accomplishments and feats on the jobs he took. That doesn't erase his sins however. Throughout all this his can still feel the guilt of the lives he took and ruined all those years ago. That led him to his current predicament.
Lying in bed next to him is his very beautiful girlfriend, Miss Lucy Heartfilia. He can't hear her thoughts currently, as she is deep asleep. It all started with Lucy stopping by to drop off food at Crime Sorciere. He found himself avoiding listening to her thoughts and unable to figure out why he had such high respect for her. I mean after all he tried to use her as a sacrifice for the Infinity clock. But she didn't seem bothered, she has to me one of the most kind and astute person he's ever met. After some fumbling, kissing and confessions they began dating just over a year ago. Fairy Tail begrudgingly accepted the two of them as a couple. He knows they don't hate him or anything, but Lucy is a precious member of their Guild and he knows he be damned if he hurts her. Titania gave him a very scary and long lecture and his eyebrows were almost singed off when Salamander found out about their relationship. The guy literally held him up by his shirt and held his fist cloaked in flame dangerously close to the poison-dragonslayer's face. He shivers thinking about it, he didn't even say anything as Erik could hear his very painful and threatening thoughts clearly. After a few more scares the Guild saw that he was treating Lucy kindly and she was genuinely happy, and they let up. The thoughts he heard changed from malice and threats against hurting their Lucy to, them being a cute couple. That doesn't he forgives himself. Oh no, he still feels the pounding guilt of his actions, the filthiness of what he is. The deeds he used to take such pride in became shawls of darkness hanging over him. He knows he can't stay. Looking over at Lucy's protruding belly he knows he can't stay. If not for Lucy then for the baby. He's tainted and sinful. The only companion he's ever known is a snake's. He's the sinister, sly cobra. Not a father. This baby needs a nice father with a clean record, one who can't read his thoughts.
He gets up from the bed as quietly as he can. The white sheets shuffle slightly as he gets up and he has to stop to avoiding awakening the beautiful woman next to him. Pulling on his clothes he pulls up the hood on his red jacket. Walking out he opens the door and takes a last glance at the woman he loves and the child he will never meet. Locking the door behind him he pulls the hood tighter over his ears and hope that the screaming thoughts for him to turn around will stop.
AN- To clarify Lucy and Fairy Tail do drag Cobra back by his pointy ears, and he does end up staying with the baby and Lucy. I'm open to doing a fic about them getting him back, if you guys want it. So one's asked yet but I want to address it anyways, just in case someone does. I am writing these in the format of the dub of Fairy Tail. That's why Juvia doesn't call Gray, Gray-sama or why Wendy doesn't call the elders by Name-san and why Lucy doesn't call Levy, Levy-chan. I first watched Fairy Tail in 2013, so the dub was already out and I watched it dubbed. However when finished 2009, Fairy Tail 2014 was still going on and not yet dubbed so I watched that one subbed. I think both are equally good, but I chose to write these in the dub because then I don't have to worry about remembering which characters add which suffixes onto to other characters. I actually just recently watched Fairy Tail 2014 dubbed (though I skipped over the celestial filler arc because I am NOT watching that again.) and that's what inspired this collection. BTW I couldn't stop laughing at Vic Mignogna playing Mard Geer. Don't get me wrong he did an amazing job. It actually took me a few episodes to recognize him but once I did it was too funny. Mard Geer is an evil and calculating villain, but I couldn't take him seriously because even though it was different I kept hearing Edward Elric's voice. And I just kept picturing Ed being evil and oh man, I was all giggles. Then Natsu showed up played by Todd Haberkorn and I was just picturing Ed and Ling dishing it out. (Love Todd and Vic's voice acting by the way.) But I'm probably the only one, maybe re-watching at least one episode of FMAB a day is screwing with me, probably isn't good for my brain. My friends have started to slap me every time I talk about the show because they're worried I'll lose my mind. Anyways! See you next time.