Here's another chapter! I've been in the mood for writing lately so that's why this update is quicker than my other recent ones. But I hope you enjoy!~

Disclaimer; I do not own Fairy Tail. It belongs to Hiro Mashima.

Mine

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The pressure of his body so close to her's gave Erza a strange feeling of security. She was use to his harassment but a pink blush still crept along her pale cheeks. Jellal pressed closer, his layered clothing against her thin dress. His head rested upon her shoulder, nuzzling his nose into her neck. Her mind flashed back to the day she was sick and how she plead for him not to leave and how they laid in bed together. I love him ... I loved him. Tears threatened to fall from her dark colored eyes but she resisted it, not wanting Zeref to see her weak. Jellal's lips gently pressed against the skin of Erza's neck, sending chills down spine. She had let out a small, involuntary whimper which caused Jellal to smirk.

"Jellal ... please stop." Erza managed to mutter out but her pleas were ignored. Her face became warmer and her knees grew weaker. She wish she could have blamed her body's reaction on some sort of magic he was using but Erza was just simply ... enjoying his kisses along her neck.

Just as the Titania's guard was let down, a sharp pain pierced are neck as teeth grinned against the soft skin of her throat. Instinctively, her nails dug into Jellal's shoulders and attempted to push him away but his grip was too strong to pull away without ripping part of her skin off. As Jellal's teeth dug deeper into her neck, Erza let out a scream of pain. After what seemed like hours but was only a few seconds, the intense pressure released off her neck and her body slid down against the wall and to the floor. Her panicked eyes gazed up at Jellal in fear. A thin line of blood ran down his chin.

"I'm sorry about that, Erza." He barely whispered, kneeling down to her level, "But I had to remind you that you are mine."

He lend forward again, causing Erza to flinch and her body to tremble violently. The expected pain never came as his face drew near her neck once more but she felt his tongue glide across the wound. The warm touch melted away the pain but did not drown her fear. Pulling away, Jellal cupped her cheek with his gloved hand and stared into her eyes. Sorrow was present in his brown eyes but Erza couldn't figure out why. Erza could tell this was Jellal's actions, not Zeref's. He was showing her, in some strange way that Erza could understand, that he still loved her and that he still wanted her to be his. She felt the wound on her neck with her hand. The light blush on her face grew darker, which made Jellal smile as he placed his hand over hers, "You'll be mine forever. Not Zeref's, mine. I'll try to find a way for you to get out of this situation but you must be patient." He whispered in her ear, as if he was trying to not let the dark mage within his body hear. Erza nodded, kissing the side of his cheek.

"However, Erza," He spoke up, standing up and gazing down at his prisoner, "That wasn't your punishment."

"W-What do you mean?" Erza blinked, remembering her unfortunate situation once more.

"Your friends will die." Jellal bluntly stated, his eyes turning dark and emotionless like before, "Ikaruga, Vidaldus Taka, and Fukuro."

As soon as he stated those names, three figures appeared out of the darkness. The color drained from Erza's face. How long have they been there! The one known as Ikaruga was very curvaceous woman, revealing her skin with a long flowing white kimono. Her hair was the color of sakura petals and was tied on the top with two buns. The second person was very strange looking; with white, pale skin, long black hair, and tons of makeup on his face. The last had freaked Erza out the most, it was a very large, muscular man but the only odd thing about him was that his head was that of an owl's. She scanned each individual, unsure where she had heard these name's before.

"They belong to an assassin guild, they are known as Trinity Raven." Jellal explained. She had heard of dark assassin guilds before, knowing Trinity Raven was one of the most ruthless.

"What a hot babe you got there, hope you don't mind sharing." The metal musician, known as Vidaldus Taka, sneered as his tiny black eyes gazed hungrily towards Erza.

In a swift movement, Vidaldus was pinned up against the wall, Jellal's forearm slammed into his throat and held there, "Be careful what you say, I'll kill you if you ever say anything like that again." Jellal growled in a territorial manner as Vidaldus gasped for air, his teammates not even moving a muscle to help their comrade. Jellal released the assassin, stepping back towards Erza's cell and gazed upon Trinity Raven.

"We have intruders, kill everyone." He ordered. As those word left Jellal's mouth, the assassins vanished.

A small chuckle escape from Erza's lips, causing Jellal to turn and give her somewhat of a questioning stare. The fiery determination that the Titania was known for returned to her dark, brown eyes, "My friends won't lose to such lowly assassins. They are here to save me!"

"We'll see about that." His voice was flat and his blue hair hung over his eyes, "The time for the ritual is almost here, Er-chan."

"Zeref." Erza hissed, her hands clenching together into fists. The twisted grinned forming on Jellal's face had confirmed what she said, Zeref had regained control. He stepped closer but Erza didn't back away, she stood her ground and stared hatefully at Jellal ... no, at Zeref.

"Are you ready, Er-chan?" He taunted, brushing his fingers against her cheek and smiling even wider as he gazed down at the wound on her neck, "You know, that will form into a scar. You'll be ours forever."

"You wish. It's from Jellal, not you." Erza snarled, slapping Zeref's hand away in disgust, "I have a proposition to make with you."

"Oh, really?" There was a slight curiosity within his voice. She knew he couldn't be trust to ever hold an end to a deal but Erza was growing desperate as time was running out. Not only did she have to worry about the time of the sacrifice, but also the chance of the council firing Etherion upon the tower at any second, "I'm listening."

"If you promise not to hurt any of my friends and will let Jellal free from your control, I won't cause you any trouble and I'll be sacrificed willingly." Erza stated. A surprised and somewhat interested look appeared across Jellal's face. He stood there for awhile, his brown eyes scanning the area as if he was deep in thought. The anticipation was almost driving Erza mad but she kept her composer and stood confidentially as she awaited Zeref's answer.

"Even though I do like it when you struggle," Zeref's voice finally answered with a sly grin, "But time is of the essences and I'm not in the mood for you playing hero. I will free your precious Jellal from my control and your friends will be safe from me, however, the assassins are another story."

"But- !" Erza was quickly silenced by a finger placed on her lips.

"Is it a deal or not?"

" ... Yes." Erza answered.

This tower was like an endless maze, twisting corridors that led into circles and he would always find himself lost. There was no way Gray could find Erza in time and frustration was eating at him. The ice creation mage had split up the group, leaving Lucy and Juvia to go one way and Natsu and Simon the other. The fire dragon was always reluctant and protesting to follow Gray's orders, but even Natsu knew what sort grave situation this was. Not too long ago the mastermind behind this whole operation, Jellal, had announced his plans other some strange loud speaker. Explaining they only had minutes until Erza was sacrificed or Etherion was fired. Either way, things weren't looking good.

"Dammit!" Gray cursed aloud in anger, his fist colliding into the wall. He felt his heart ache at the thought of Erza being killed. He knew she was strong but somehow that Jellal guy had control over her. His feelings for the Titania were still present, he could feel it. Juvia's affection for him was obvious but he couldn't help think that he would be settling for the rain woman if he didn't fight for Erza's feelings.

"I'll save you, Erza. I swear it." Gray growled as he pressed forward.

Not long ago, Fairy Tail had received new member. It was a small, young girl with tattered clothes and scarlet hair. She had found her way into the guild and looked pitiful but her gazed held a strong and determined look. Marakov had let joined as she knew an old friend of his. She was known as Erza Scarlet and she wouldn't speak to anyone. She would just sit in the corner, by herself. This frustrated Gray.

"What's her problem?" Gray inquired, his black eyes glaring towards the new girl.

"Erza? I don't know. She doesn't talk to anyone." Cana answered as she sorted out her cards in an attempt to read Gray's future.

"Pft. She's annoying."

Gray would pick countless fights with the girl but only to be beat in a humiliating manner. The elder members of Fairy Tail would pick on him, saying he had a crush on Erza. Which would enrage Gray even more.

One late afternoon, the ice mage was searching for Erza, this time he was sure he would beat her. After not finding her inside the guild, he walked around town until he came across stream and saw a sitting figure gazing crouching alone. As he approached closer, he recognized it to be Erza. A smirk came across his face. If he were to catch her off-guard, he would surely beat her.

"Hey, Erza!" Gray called out, racing down the hill towards her, "This time, I will beat you!"

She turned her head, tears streaming down her face. Erza quickly wiped them from her only good eye and glared towards the now frozen Gray. His face was contorted with confusion and concern.

"Fine, let's fight." She sighed, her sorrow that was from before now gone.

'W-Why are you crying?" Gray managed to stamper out.

"I-It's none of your business." She muttered, averting her eye to the ground. He felt an aching feeling within his chest as he saw her clearly painful expression. Unsure of what to do, the ice mage stepped forward, ignoring Erza's confused look as he drew near, and gently embraced her. His grip around her grew tighter as she returned the hug.

"You don't have to be alone anymore, you're with Fairy Tail."

A/N ;; Sorry if the last portion of the chapter was very similar to the manga/anime up until the last part, but I thought that scene was cute and I had to include it! Please leave a review~