Chapter has been edited!
Hello! Sorry it has taken me so long to post the new chapter! I hope yall enjoy it. It is rather short and the good fighting isnt until next chapter.
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Akira was bored. After the excitement of the new girl showing up, it got boring. Akira really wanted to take a mission but Natsu was out with Lucy on a job, again. They made it back from Mt. Hakobe a few days ago and then left again soon after that to go after the Daybreak book or whatever.
"Don't look so down Akira." Keiko said as she sat down next to Akira on the table. Said girl looked up at her feline friend and sighed. She was just so bored. Her eyes traveled over to Gray was sitting a few tables over. He looked as bored as she felt and a part of her was tempted to go ask him if he wanted to go on a job together.
Sighing in defeat she laid her head down on the table a little to roughly, making a rather loud thud echo around her.
"You look like you're dying of boredom."
Glancing up she blinked at Gray. When did he get up and walk towards her? Akira sighed and laid her head back down. Keiko turned her head and looked up at the Ice wizard herself.
"Maybe you should put on some clothes before you come walking up here." Keiko retired as she turned her nose up at Gray. Gray did his usual freak out and quickly gathered his clothes.
"Anyways, I have a job I'm going to go do. Want to come with me?" Gray asked as he leaned against the table Akira was sitting at. Akira blinked at him before a wide smile spilt her face as she jumped up and pulled Gray out of the guild hall, Keiko was quick to start flying after them.
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"Man, that was an easy task." Akira said as she stretched her arms above her head. That was probably one of the easiest jobs she ever went on, and probably with the least amount of destruction.
Gray chuckled as he walked beside her, his hands stuffed in the pockets of his pants. Naturally he was shitless, but Akira was getting to where his half nakedness didn't bother her anymore. Besides, this just meant she got ogle him as she wanted. Akria gasped as her face lit up like a Christmas tree.
What the hell was that thought? Her eyes quickly cut to Gray to see if he noticed but he was too busy looking around the area. A quiet snickering beside her had her glancing at her cat companion.
"I saw that Akira." Keiko snickered as she landed on Akira's shoulder. "I wonder what Gray would say if he found out you were checking him out like that." Akira glared at Keiko making the cat give her a very evil smirk.
"You wouldn't dare." Akira harshly whispered, Keiko's challenging smirk had her eyes widening and she quickly placed her hand over Keiko's mouth just as she was about to open it and say Gray's name. Said Ice Wizard raised an eyebrow at them, to which Akira juts smiled innocently as she held Keiko against her, her hand firmly over the cat's mouth.
"Well I need to go make one of these bushes my bathroom, sooo..." Akira wrinkled her nose at Gray's words and sat down on a nearby rock as Gray wondered off into the thicket. Her ears twitched when she heard fighting, she breathed in and sighed as she calmly walked towards the voices already knowing who it was.
Coming out of the trees she looked around the area. Gray and her brother were face to face arguing about Natsu barging in on Gray as he was looking for a bathroom. Walking over she hit them both on the back of the head.
"I think that as enough you two!"
"Akira!"
Akira only had a few seconds to open her arms as a blue cat flew into her chest. "Hey there Happy." She smiled down at the blue ball of energy and raised her eyes to look over at Lucy who was staring at her.
"Damn it bugs, that hurt!" Natsu yelled as he shot up from the ground rubbing the back of his head. Akira glared at him.
"Well then maybe you shouldn't be picking fights Natsu!"
"Gray started it!"
"What did you say flame brains!"
"You heard me stripper! Now what are you doing out in the woods with my sister! You better be keeping your hands to yourself!"
Akira smacked both in the head once again. "I said enough! As for why we are out here, we are just coming back from a job." She explained as she felt Keiko land on her head.
They all sat down as Happy and Keiko started fishing, Natsu told Gray to head on back home alone since I would be going back with them. She had to yet again break up another fight. Gray sighed and stood up, conceding to Natsu's immature behavior.
"Fine I will, and unless you want trouble you should to." Gray said as he turned away from them.
Akria stood up as well, with protest from Natsu as Lucy asked Gray what he was talking about. Smirking Akira looked down at the trio on the ground. "Because Erza is due back any day now." Her smirk turned into a smile as both boys shuddered.
"What is Erza like?" Lucy asked as she came out of her daydream.
"Scary." All three boys answered at once.
Akira looked down at Keiko, who had made it into her arms at some point as the boys argued over how scary Erza was. Akira went to open her mouth when a sudden spike of power had her body moving before she knew what was going on.
"Get down!" She yelled tackling Lucy out of the way just as an explosion rocked the cliff side. Once the dust cleared Akira was on her feet. "Happy? Keiko?!" She yelled looking around for the two cats.
"No one takes my little buddy!" Natsu yelled as he ran off in a random direction, Akira was right behind him as Lucy and Gray shouted at them to wait. Both Dragon slayers came to a stop on top of cliff and looked down at the small group that had Happy and Keiko tied to a stick over a fire.
"Hold it right there!" Natsu shouted as Lucy and Gray came to a stop beside them.
"Natsu! Akira!" Happy shouted as big tears poured down his face. Keiko let out a small breath at seeing their friends coming to rescue them.
"Those are our friends there you are trying to cook!" Akira said as she and Natsu cracked their knuckles.
"You guys are going to have to make other plans for dinner!" Natsu declared.
Gray asked them what guild they were in to which came a very snarky response and the enemy charging at them.
"Let's do this guy." Akira said as she jumped off the cliff and went after the two twins. Her and Gray swapped opponents as she kicked the chicken away from Lucy and the two cats. An explosion sounded above them, and she watched as Natsu broke out of the guys sand trap.
A Fire Dragon Iron Fist later, the culprits were caught and tied to a tree.
"Lulla...lullaby." One of them whispered making Akira jerk and look around at him.
Lullaby? Why did that name sound so familiar? Her head started to swim, and she groaned as the stabbing pain hit her skull. Her vision cleared as a shadow came out of nowhere and grabbed the guys tied to the tree.
"What was that?" Natsu asked looking towards the trees. Akira had to agree with Gray, whoever it was they were fast. She couldn't smell them or hear them anymore. Not wanting to waste any more time the group started to make their way towards Magnolia.
Once back they split up, Akira and Keiko went home as did Lucy while the other three boys went back to the guild. Akira got bored at home and ended up going to bed early. The next day, she met up with her brother at the guild.
She walked in and noticed that Mira was using a light pen and had drawn out a map explaining whatever it was she was telling Lucy. Sighing, Akira sat down at the table Gray and Cana were occupying and glanced over as her brother scared Lucy.
"But seriously, the guys Natsu are talking about exist. They are the dark guilds, they have chosen not to join any of the leagues. They're the bad apples and most of them are involved in magical crimes." Mira explained.
A small smile appeared as Natsu told Lucy to go pick a job, although that smile turned into a frown at his next words. Yeah, he was on my team until now. Akira thought as she glared at Natsu. Sensing her hate, her brother glanced over his shoulder at her and smiled awkwardly.
"Hey Lucy, I wouldn't stay with those losers if I were you. You'll get plenty of offers from other teams." Gray said from his position in front of Akira, and what do you know he was shirtless.
"Gray... your clothes." Akira said sweetly as she sipped her newly placed beverages courtesy of Mirajane.
"Jerk." Natsu huffed under his breath. Keiko sighed beside her as the two boys started with the name calling. Luckily for them, she didn't feel like breaking up their fight today.
"You seem distant. Something up?" Cana asked Akira as she looked the young pink haired girl over. Cana's eyes ran over her clothes, they looked like Akira's normal. A green tank top that cut off at her mid-drift covered by a black vest that stopped underneath her breast, black mid-thigh length skirt with a green belt and mid-calf high black boots. Cana blinked when she did notice however the girl's clothes were ruffled and crooked.
Smiling, Akira sipped her tea. "I'm okay, just not feeling well today." Cana stared at her in surprise. Akira didn't blame her, seeing as how she wasn't one to ever get sick. The sound of Loke screaming and running away from Lucy had Akira looking away from Cana's calculating gaze and back towards her brother and Gray, just in time to see Gray punch Natsu into Lucy.
"Would you two just knock it off already?" Lucy asked as she laid underneath Nastu, an angry tick mark forming above her head.
"Natsu started it, I'm just following through." Gray said as he flexed his arm.
"Your clothes Gray." Cana mumbled as she took another swig of her alcohol.
Growling in frustration at their antics, Akira manifested a vine and smacked both in the head with it. "Enough! Both of you! You two are such babies!" She yelled slamming her hands down on the table and glaring at the two. Everyone in the guild were laughing at the two as they now turned their attention on to her.
"Butt out Akira!" Gray said as he grabbed Natsu in a head lock. Akria opened her mouth to response when the guild doors were slammed open.
"Bad news! Erza is back!" Loke shouted as he ran into the guild hall, which turned into complete mayhem. Akira sat back down and sighed as everyone ran around like crazy people.
"Honestly, they act like she is never here in the first place." Keiko commented as she looked around at the other guild members. Akira nodded in agreement. The sound of heavy footsteps hit her sensitive ears and she looked towards the entrance of the guild.
"She's here." Akira said just loud enough for the others to hear. She watched as her favorite red head came waltzing in carrying a giant horn over her shoulders. That woman's strength always surprised her no matter how many times she bore witness to it.
"I have returned where is master Makarov?" Erza asked as she sat her giant horn down.
"Welcome back Erza, the master is at a conference right now." Mira greeted kindly. Akira sometimes couldn't fathom how much Mira had changed.
"I see." Erza nodded before looking at a couple of the guys who asked her a question. Akira looked over towards her brother and Gray and chuckled as the stood their sweating, both holding their breath hoping Erza didn't notice them.
"Now listen up!" Erza said turning to glare at everyone. "While I was out I heard a few things. Word is Fairytail has caused nothing but trouble as of late. The master might not care but I most certainly do."
Akira sweat dropped as Erza started to tear into everyone.
"Akira!" She froze as Erza said her name.
"Y... yes ma'am."
"Are Natsu and Gray here?" She breathed a sigh of relief as she pointed next to her, she had to hold in her laugh at seeing the two boys. They had their arms around each other's neck and were acting like they were shaking hands.
"Oh, hey there Erza, we're just hanging out like two good friends tend to do." Gray said as he forced a smile on his face.
"Aye." Natsu agreed.
"Huh! Why is Natsu talking like Happy." Lucy asked, being a little too dramatic for Akira's taste.
"That's great I'm pleased to see the two of you getting along. However, it's only natural for even the best of friends to lock horn every now and again." Erza said as she looked the two boys over.
Gray chucked dryly. "I don't know if we are the best of friends."
"Aye." Natsu agreed weekly.
Akira tuned out Mira's explanation to Lucy on why the boys feared Erza.
"Natsu, Gray, I need you two to do me a favor." That seemed to get the entire guilds attention. "While traveling I overheard something that has me worried. Normally I would consult with the master first, but he's not here and this is a matter of utmost urgency." Erza paused and looked them both over. "You two are the strongest wizards here and I could really use your help."
Akira blinked in surprise when Erza turned to look at her as well. "You too Akira, I could use your help also."
The guild broke out in whispers at what Erza just did. Her eyes trailed over to see Natsu and Gray staring at each other and before anything could happen she walked towards them and wrapped her arms around both of their shoulders.
"This is going to be so much fun, don't you agree." She asked breaking the tension that was starting to build between the two.
"We will meet at the train station tomorrow morning." Erza told them to which Akira nodded to, smiling happily. She smiled at Gray and Natsu and hugged their necks.
"Erza, Natsu, Gray and Akira, working together? I never saw that one coming." Mira mused out loud. "This could be the most powerful team Fairytail ever seen."
"Yay, we are going to be a team!" Akira smiled as she hugged both boys.
Gray looked away. "Right, a team." He said as he moved from under her arm and walked towards a table to sit down.
Natsu wrapped his arm around her shoulders, grinning widely. "I'm hungry, wanna go get something to eat?" Akira smiled and nodded taking hold of his arm and pulling him out of the guild hall. "Come on Happy, Keiko!" She called as both cats flew after them.
"Aye Sir!"
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