A Saiyan among Wizards
Chapter 10
A Day Off
Author's Notes: Hey guys, sorry it's been a while since I've posted. I've been busy with personal obligations and my computer acting like a complete asshat. But anyways, enjoy this new installment.
*Insert TFS disclaimer. Fairy Tail is owned by Hiro Mashima and Funimation. I do not any other titles that are mentioned.
When I awoke the next day, I felt Gajeel missing from the bed. He must of gone to the guild already, I thought, being lazy and not trying to sense if he was in the house or not. Before I could drift off again, I heard something like cloth slide across the floor slightly, accompanied by a soft "Gihi." Before I could open my eyes completely, a loud, screeching note from a guitar ripped through the air, causing me to flip out of the bed and onto the floor. Hitting my head on the beside table in the process.
Gajeel tore off from the room, leaving me to give a sporting chase down the hallway, not notice the rope at the end. "Get back here you little shit!" I yelled down the corridor, clutching the side of my head with one hand to dull the pain, the other currled into a fist ready to hit Gajeel in the side of his thick skull. With a surprised yelp, I was hoisted upside-down by Gajeel's well placed trap.
Slowly rotating, "Congratulations numbnuts. You suceeded in turning in to turning me into a freakin' piñata." I said, slightly annoyed, crossing my arms, and flipping the bird as an amused Gajeel came into view, holding the other end of the rope. He was already wearing his white suit and hat, sunglasses hanging on a breast pocket.
"And here I am without somthing to hit you with and get some "candy" out of ya." He said sarcastically, blushing a little as I caught on to what he was implying. "Come on, admit it, I got ya." Kissing me on the cheek, I closed an eye out of instinct.
"Fine, you got me alright. But I'm definatly getting you back later." I threatened.
"Oooohooho scary." He chuckled.
"Don't think I won't. Now let me down!" I exclaimed, angerly flailing about.
"If you say so." He said calmly, releasing the rope and letting me crash to the floor.
"Dick!" Slamming my head a second time today, pulling my legs up and clutching the back of my head this time.
"Sorry, not right now. Maybe tonight." He joked.
Glaring at him, trying not to crack up at his joke, "Just go to the guild already, I've got errands to run today." I said sternly.
"Harsh" He said mockingly, "I'll see ya at the guild then." Opening the door.
"Whatever" sitting up as Gajeel closed the door behind him. As I loosened the loop around my ankles, I followed the rope up to the ceiling were it dangle from a pully that wasn't there yesterday. "How did he...did he make it or...?" I thought aloud. Floating up and getting a closer look, I found that he did indeed make it. "God dammit Gajeel, you did have to bolt the thing down with so many rivets." I fretted in exasperation as I counted ten of the little buggers. Removing each with much care, I was still upset to see the half inch holes that they left behind.Ohohoho, he's gonna to get it good. Coming up with several ways I could back at him and settling on whatever I could think of when the oppotunity presented itself.
Dressing casualy, I began tackling my self-appointed tasks. First things first, I need to get everything together for the rest of Gajeel's training tomorrow. Taking measurements from his usual attire, I had a tailor make him a plain white training gi with a black undershirt and matching wrist bands. He can wear his usual boots. It didn't matter, I was going to apply the gravitational magic that I got my hands on for my own personal training for his as well.
Next, training weapons, wanting him to be able to defend himself with other tools besides hand-to-hand and magic. Purchasing several weapons, which included a bowstaff, a few different types of swords, and some shurikan. I'll have to thank Erza for recomending this place, these are quality materials. With the articles of war securly locked away in a trunk straped to my back that I had also bought, I made my way from magic shop to magic shop, looking for a specific magic item. In my search, I encountered a familiar young, blue haired girl carrying a few boxes of random goods.
Knowing her to be a klutz, I was ready for the big trip she had and caught her in my left arm and her things in my right hand, all stacking neatly. But the action caused some of the weaponry to become dislodged, making one hell of a noise.
"You alright?" I asked kindly.
"I think so." Wendy answered tentatively, "How did you do that?" She asked as I helped her back on her feet.
"Good reflexes I guess." I commented nonchalantly as I handed her back her puchases and tended to the weapons dislodged from their holdings.
"Excuse me sir, are you from Fairy Tail?" She questioned from my left as I placed the last shurikan in it's holster.
"Yeah, I am." I chuckled, "I guess this thing gave me away." Bringing my guildmark into full view. Looking back to the arsenal that I was carring, "I think I went a little overboard on these." Scratching the back of my head, feeling the bump from this morning.
"I'm sorry. But if you don't mind me asking," She began, inspecting the trunk's contents, "what are these for?" Looking at me expectantly.
"Well I offered to train a close friend of mine and I want him to be able to defend himself with more than just hand-to-hand and magic. But I think I bought too much." I said in a light tone.
"You must really care for this friend if you're willing to go this far in helping them." She observed encouragingly.
"Yeah, I do." I said with all the love I felt for Gajeel. Closing the case, I stood up and replaced it on my back. "Well, I got few things to take care of, so for now, this is goodbye." Offering a hand in farewell. "Until our paths cross again." As she grasped it and walked off, purchases in hand.
Returning to my search, I was about to give up when I found it in the last shop I tried. A curious little device that allows the user to make an object as strong as they are. The reason I needed this was that, while training, any weapon Gajeel was using wouldn't break when he got a hit on me. A steal at 5k, I pocketed it and looked at my watch to see it was a few minutes past two. Feeling a bit hungry, I headed towards the guild with plans to try and avoid a certain reporter if possible. Knowing about the rumors and how the other guild members are, Jason most likely knew about me and I was not looking forward to the interview he would have in store. Walking in unnoticed and looking around, I saw that Jason was busy with Mira. I also saw that Gajeel, with his suit torn up, had his back to the entrance. An evil grin spread it's way across my face as an idea popped into mind. A few more rips won't hurt.
Setting the trunk down as quietly as I could, I flipped back grabbed hold of the second floors railing, took one more look at my target, and launch myself forward with enough force to knock Gajeel off his feet. "Surprise Glomp of Death!" I half yelled as I wrapped my arms around him and sent us tumbling through some members and possibly the master before coming to a stop some thirty feet from his original position.
"What the hell Marcus!? That didn't tickle ya know." He growled beneath me.
"Payback's a bitch. I said I'd get you back didn't I?" I said smugly.
"Yeah, yeah. Now get off me." He complained.
After collecting the trunk, I heard, "Oh my god, the saiyan just took out Black Steel like it were nothing, SOOO COOOOOOOL!" To which a disgrunted "Ugh" was my only reply. Accepting the consequences of my reavenge, I turned to see that the eager reporter had already closed in on me. "So you heard about what I am." I said in forced cheerfulness as I looked around for the guilty party, but to no avail.
"Of course! The rumors are everywhere!" He said without heasitation.
"Oh really, I had no idea." I lied, sweat dropping a little.
"Yeah!" Clueless to my discomfort. "They say you can transform into a golden warrior too!"
"Where'd you hear that?!" I asked, shocked. How'd he find that out, I hardly ever transform!
"Gajeel told me." He answered.
"Of course he did." I said annoyed, glaring at the smirking dragonslayer beside me.
"C-could you transform for me." He asked excitedly, readying his camera.
"C'mon babe, give the man what he wants." Gajeel said smugly, knowing what a "treat" I was in for. And to throw gasoline on the fire, gave me a little kiss on the lips, sending the over eager reporter into a frenzy.
After what seemed like an endless interview and photoshoot, sped along with the little knowledge of photography I had, I was able to get something to eat. And boy, did I wolf it down. I even had Gajeel giving me weird looks, having never seen me this hungry. Once finished, I took a look at my watch to read it as 5 o'clock. The tailer said he would be by then, so I said my farewells and had Gajeel follow me to pick up his gi. Though, he had no idea that's what we were doing.
"Where the hell are taking me and what's in the box?" He asked as I dragged him along the streets.
"You'll see." I said slyly, jumping out of reach and running as he playfully gave chase.
Finally, another chapter out for the world to see. Again, I am very sorry for the lateness of this post. Mostly writer's block. But I'm back and will hopefully have another chapter up soon. Until then, leave a review if ya want and I'll see you later. Hasta la Pasta!