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" Why are you here, Haru?" Cooro said coldly before turning around.
" To make sure you don't do something stupid like agitate Master or something," Haru said quietly with a smile. " Also because we are teammates in the Magic Games. Maybe we can be more than just teammates. You and I…we can even make a team together."
" A team?" Cooro said surprised.
" Yeah." Haru simply grinned. " It's when members of Fairy Tail form up and go on missions together."
" I know what a team is!" Cooro shouted loudly. " I'm wondering why you want to form a team now. "
" I know this may be hard to believe but I don't have a lot of friends. I don't get along with the kids in Fairy Tail and the only people I know are a twenty year old red haired S-Class Mage and a narcissistic boy. Erza's my teacher; and you can't become friends with your teachers. I'm never invited to go to her house and I'm only good to her if I know her lessons. You…you seem like someone I want to be around when I go on missions. Am I right in saying teams work good?"
" (4fireking) Don't look at me. I was last place in every time I was ever in. I just know when an entire team is being roosted it's hard to distinguish the worst one."
" ( Fairy-L-Tail) My past is a secret. But I love when Haru tries to cheer Cooro's cold heart."
" Cooro, Haru, get up here!" Lucy shouted at the top of the stairs.
" We're waiting for you guys!" Mira yelled worriedly.
Cooro forgot about Haru forming a team with him…and the moment where his friend broke the fourth wall…he walked up those stairs and met the Master in person.
He was different from how Cooro imagined him to be. He looked like a teenager like Cooro, listening to headphones and sitting in a chair with his feet propped up on the desk. He was shaking his head with his eyes closed until Lucy pulled his headphones off.
" Laxus!" Lucy may've broken an eardrum because Laxus was crying in pain from the sound of her voice. Laxus managed to stop shaking to look at Lucy, gritted his teeth from the noise in his head. "There's a new member who would like to meet you."
" Oh?" Turning around with an interest, Laxus saw Cooro and started to get up. In a way this mage reminded him of Natsu. He was short, had a serious look to him, hair that was short and weird looking, and he had a scarf around his neck even though they were indoors and it was hot outside. " Welcome to Fairy Tail," Laxus greeted. " My name is Laxus Dreyar and I'm the new master here."
" He's not new to Fairy Tail," Mira informed taking out a book with a list of every Fairy Tail members. " Cooro has been around here for…three weeks? I don't know. I was a hostage when he first arrived."
" My deepest apologies for not being there to save you, " he said putting his hand on Mira's shoulder. " But I had a mission of my own that I couldn't leave. However, I finished everything half a year earlier. I was planning on coming here sooner, but Bickslow just wouldn't let me go. But even though I was finally able to wrap up things back there, there's still plenty left for me to do…"
" Enough about you," Cooro said getting irritated by Laxus's backstory. " I'm here because I have something—"
" Stop telling lies, Laxus!" Lucy shouts at him. " You haven't left this office in days. I bet you were just too lazy to leave now that there's no more threats to Fairy Tail."
" Laxus probably knows when Cooro was accepted into Fairy Tail," Mira said. " He just doesn't want to admit he wasn't think straight."
" I was not in Fairy Tail. I was outside of Fiore on a very important mission I have to get back too," Laxus told the two female mages.
" Oh really?" Mira smiled about to ask Laxus questions he could not answer. " And what was the name of the place you visited."
" I don't know. It was…in the mountains."Laxus looked at Mira who smiling about how Laxus was so obvious to tell when he's lying. "Back when I was a mage like you there was a rule only S Class mages could come up here."
" Whatever," she said. " We only wanted you to know Cooro is a member of our guild and our deluxe family. If you want to ask Cooro any questions be sure to ask him if it's okay first because Cooro has a hard time answering questions."
" It's very nice to meet you, Cooro." Laxus extended his hand for Cooro to shake. Cooro shook Laxus's hand, but not before taking out a wet cloth to exfoliate his hands with. " Are you afraid of germs?"
" Yes. But not the way you're thinking," Cooro said after shaking Laxus's hand.
" I hear almost every member of Fairy Tail is competing in the magic games Grand Magic Games. I suggest you, Haru, Lucy, and Mira do some last minute training before you leave. And a week before the Grand Magic Games I am taking all the members there."
" That sounds excellent, Master," Haru said with his most sincere of smiles.
" I know. The Magic Games are being held in Crocus if you decide to go there alone. I'm also competing in the Grand Magic Games so there's a chance you might lose. Until that time I say farewell. If you ever want to speak again my door is always open…Friday's are the only time they're closed."
Cooro was even more pumped up about competing in the Grand Magic Games. He was going to face the Fire Dragon Slayer, Iron Dragon Slayer, and the second generation Dragon Slayer. Win or lose this tournament would make him stronger. Soon Nana would be back home where she belongs and Cooro could return to his school.
" I hope there's no more Jinchuki's that want to stand against me."
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In Crocus and in a small room that was dry and humid with a furnace burning brightly, girl with black and red highlights was biting a man in his neck. She wore a crimson red dress like the color of blood. She has fair skin and red eyes. She had a red sash around her waist and black fingerless gloves that end at her elbows. After biting the man so hard it looked like she broke a vessel, blood dripping everywhere, she let go of him.
" What was that for? You bit my neck, you bitch!" The man shouted in pain and agony. The girl who bit him licked the blood out of her teeth.
" I did not bite your neck…I was giving you a kiss."
"Giving me a kiss?!" the man cries. "What kind of a kiss is that?!"
"Hush," she says breathlessly as she puts a finger on his lips. About to say something else, the woman gets a tingling in her neck that runs up her spine. Cracking her neck in a circle, the woman pushes the man to the ground before scrambling to the window.
Opening it fully, the woman looks down, smirking at the sight. Blow her, Cooro and Haru begin to make their way to the hotel Fairy Tail has rented.
"I can't believe the nerve of some people!" Haru cries. "I mean, how dare they!"
"Haru, relax. It's fine." Cooro sighs, running a hand through his hair. "It was a mistake."
"A mistake?!" Haru cries. "We're members of Fairy Tail, Cooro! Fairy Tail! And they disrespected a member! We'll get them back, ten-fold."
"I think that's a little extreme." Cooro laughs slightly. "I mean, if I'm not bothered by it, why it should matter if we quote unquote 'get them back' is beyond me." Cooro quotes Haru's words with his fingers.
"They called you an orphan, Cooro." Haru mutters. "They took one look at you and judged you because you were a kid with the Fairy Tail mark on his shoulder. That was mean and disrespectful. Once teacher gets an earful of this, she'll have their heads."
"I'd rather not bring this up to Erza's attention. Really, Haru it's okay." Cooro laughs. "It's not a big deal."
Sighing, Haru nods as the two boys turn the corner. "You've changed, you know that?"
"Huh?" Cooro says looking at Haru surprised.
"I may not have been with you for long, or known you as long as everyone else, but I can tell that you've changed. April told me how you acted when she first met you. You were all up-tight, and stubborn, and serious, and annoyed with the world, and scared too!" Haru laughs. "But, now you're laughing and making friends! You're normal now!"
"I wasn't normal before?" Cooro asks, now annoyed with Haru.
"You know that's not what I meant!" Haru laughs at Cooro.
"But it seems you're close with April." Cooro states, causing Haru to falter slightly. "What's the deal with you two?"
"There's no 'deal', as you put it." Haru mutters, walking ahead slightly. "We grew up together, that's all. What about you? What's the 'deal' with you and April?" Haru says looking at Cooro pointedly.
Stopping in his tracks, Cooro turns around slowly, sensing someone behind him. Scanning the area, careful not to miss anything, Cooro and Haru begin to hear giggling; soft and quiet and then loud and booming.
Feeling a hand on his shoulder, Cooro spins around, looking into bright red eyes. "Fairy Tail," she mutters, though Cooro can hear her. Turning her head to look at Haru, she squeals when she notices how adorable he is. Rushing over to him, the woman hugs Haru from behind, rubbing his shoulders softly.
Opening her mouth, her read rushes down to Haru's right shoulder. "Haru!" Cooro shouts in worry.
With enough time to smirk at Cooro, Haru's body glows a bright golden colour. Once the light dies down, the woman is holding her face in pain and Haru stands there in a majestic looking armour. With a silver chest plate with the Fairy Tail crest in the top right hand corner, heavy looking shoulder pads, a chainmail neck armour, and a blue cape hanging off his shoulders, and a large spear held in his right hand, Haru glares down at the woman.
"Speak your name." Haru demands, watching as the woman glares up at him.
"That hurt!" she shouts at Haru. "I think I wrecked my teeth." She mutters rubbing her chin.
"Good." Haru mutters taking a step towards her. "Who are you? Why would you try such a thing?"
"Chi Doroppu." She glares up at Haru. "I was trying to kiss you, but no, you didn't want to be kissed, so, whatever." She mutters, looking over at Cooro. "You want one?"
"No," Cooro shudders. "I'm good."
"Suit yourself." Chi shrugs. Standing up, she brushes off her clothes, and stares at the two boys. "You're from Fairy Tail, right? I'd know that mark anywhere." She laughs, putting her hands on her hips. "Then, you guys can help me, can't you?" she asks innocently batting her eyelashes at Cooro and Haru; who changes back into beige short and a red shirt.
"What do you need help with?" Haru asks, crossing his arms.
In a flash of speed and agility, Chi tackles Haru to the ground, a knife held to his neck. "Haru!" Cooro shouts, tackling the woman off of his partner. Rolling a few feet away, Chi punches Cooro in the stomach, sending him flying off of her.
"Dagger Magic: Hidden Blades!" Chi shouts, blades appearing from the bracelets on her wrists. Running towards Cooro, Chi tries to punch him. Dodging out of the way and somersaulting through her legs, Cooro runs to catch up with Haru, who seems to be busy fighting off a few men in black.
Coming to a stop, Cooro puts his left arm out in front of him. With his eyes beginning to glow a bright green, along with his outstretched arm, Cooro uses his right hand to steady his arm, which glows brighter by the second.
With wind gathering around his feet, Cooro digs deep within him; pouring his magic into his left arm. "Cannon!" Cooro shouts, watching as many small balls filled with magic energy attack the men surrounding Haru.
"Dagger Magic: Shuriken!" Chi's voice rings as blades start shooting towards the two boys.
"Duck!" Haru shouts, pulling Cooro to the ground, just as the blades start shooting over their heads and explosions start sounding throughout Crocus.
Slowly getting up to his knees, Cooro looks around, his eyes wide. With every explosion that sounds throughout Crocus, something starts burning around the two boys. With the burning building surrounding Cooro and Haru, the two teens start feeling the heat from the fire.
"It seems they've started without me." Chi sighs walking through the smoke. "Unfair." She pouts standing in front of Cooro and Haru.
"This is your doing?" Haru growls as he gets to his feet. "It's too bad you've decided to attack two members from Fairy Tail."
"No, this has been our plan all along. Now, stand still as I finish you two off." Chi growls as daggers appear in both of her hands.
Haru, equipping a sword into his hand, hold with hilt with both of them. "Would you like to explain yourself before I finish you off?" he questions, his eyes burning.
"No," Chi smirks, rushing towards Haru. Without enough speed to react, Haru blinks in surprise when Chi appears right in front of him; ready to finish him off.
Sending her dagger towards the middle of his neck, Chi makes a noise of shock when Haru is thrown out of the way and Cooro appears in his place. Screaming in pain as one of Chi's daggers slice through his left arm, blood immediately pouring from the wound. Without enough time to worry about his wound, Cooro brings his leg up, effectively kicking Chi away.
"Cooro!" Haru shouts in worry, rushing over to his side. "I had that! What were you thinking?!"
"I wasn't." Cooro grunts, hearing another explosion going off right beside the two boys.
Watching Chi and the fire slowly approach the two boys, they look at each other, trying to figure out what to do. "There's only one thing left to do," Haru mutters, getting to his feet. "I can't believe I'm doing this." He groans.
"What do you mean, what are you going to do?" Cooro questions, holding his arm in pain.
"Bones will never let me live this down." Haru frowns. "Great."
"What?" Cooro blinks, watching Chi sprint towards the two boys.
"Help!" Haru screams at the top of his lungs. "Natsu! Wendy! Help!"
"We heard you," Wendy smiles, suddenly appearing beside Cooro, holding his shoulder tightly.
"Loud and clear." Natsu says standing in front of Haru.
"Who are you?" Chi glares at the two arrivals. "I was busy," she says waving her dagger at Haru. "You just ruined everything." She grumbles.
"You're picking a fight with Fairy Tail," Natsu glares at Chi. "If I'm doing anything, it's joining my friends in destroying you."
"Chi," a new voice answer, as a gloved hand appears on her shoulder. "Come, finish this later."
Hearing Chi sigh loudly, she nods, as she and the new arrival disappear in the smoke from the burning buildings.
"Cowards," Natsu growls.
"Natsu," Wendy says, making him turn to look at her. "The fire," she gestures to the area around them, making Natsu laugh nervously and begin to suck in the flames. Turning to look at Cooro, Wendy smiles at him. "Let me see your arm, I can heal you."
Nodding, Cooro shows Wendy his arm. Watching in curiosity as Wendy's hands begin to glow blue and his wound start to heal, Wendy laughs at his expression. "Never been healed before?" she giggles.
"No, I've just – it feels weird." He mutters.
"It always does the first time." Wendy smiles finishing up. "You missed the announcement back at the hotel." She sighs. "They've announced the first challenge." She says seriously.
"And you're not competing?" Haru questions, making his way over.
"Romeo would have my head." Wendy laughs softly. "I'm here to cheer and heal."
"What's the first challenge?" Cooro asks getting back to the topic.
"Everyone has to battle each other to get the numbers down." Natsu explains. "Apparently three hundred tag teams have entered, but only twelve teams are allowed to continue on."
"So, as of right now," Haru says looking into Natsu's eyes, the tension between them building.
"We're enemies." They both growl at each other as their magic aura's rise.
"I wouldn't go that far," Wendy says nervously, trying to calm both of them down. "Really, it's just a game… it's not that important. Really, it's not."
"Not important?!" Haru and Natsu yell at Wendy. "I made a promise that I would win!"
"You made a promise?" Haru scoffs. "Mine is more important."
"Sure," Natsu laughs. "Mine is."
"It doesn't matter whose promise is more important!" Wendy shouts. "It's a game!"
"Says you." The two mutter, both crossing their arms and looking away.
"Look," Wendy sighs helping Cooro stand. "Let's just go back to the hotel. The first challenge starts at four a.m. sharp; so get enough sleep and heal." She says looking pointedly at Cooro.
"At four?!" Cooro shouts, annoyed that it starts so early. "That's insane!"
"It's the Grand Magic Games, what did you expect?" Haru laughs wrapping his arm around Cooro's shoulders, the two of them walking off. "I promise you Cooro, we will win." He says seriously. "I swear to you we'll win, and we will get your sister back; no matter what."
"Thanks," Cooro nods.
"No matter what."
