Chapter 6: Smile
Begin.
(Flashback)
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Erza came to Naruto's house to see how he was doing since Lisanna's death. Erza stared at the man she fallen in love with, while he was staring at a drawing Reedus made of the guild. Erza walked up to Naruto, who realized that he had company. Naruto noticed it was Erza and gave her a smile, trying to reassure her he was fine.
"Hey Scarlet-chan!" Naruto said with his fake smile still intact. "Did you come because you need a shoulder to cry on?"
Erza ignored his remark as she sat next to him on his couch. Naruto wanted to make another sly comment until he felt Erza's hand caressing his cheek. "You don't have to hide your emotions from me..."
"Huh? What do you mean, Scarlet-chan?" Naruto said.
"I know how much it hurts losing someone and the need to hide the pain from those around you." Erza said as she reached her other hand to caress his other cheek. "And I know you have lost cared ones before too."
Naruto's eyes widened when he heard Erza's words. She smiled as she felt Naruto's own hand on top of hers. "Erza..."
"Hn, I actually came to see if you needed a shoulder to cry on." Erza joked causing Naruto to give a genuine smile toward Erza. He then surprised her when he leaned in and captured her lips. Naruto quickly pulled back when he didn't feel Erza kiss back.
"I'm so s-" Naruto couldn't finish his apology because Erza leaned toward him and captured his lips. Naruto kissed her back as he closed his eyes. Once they separated, Naruto made a remark that would normally get him beaten by said redhead.
"So you finally made your decision; it was only a matter of time, woman can't resist me." Naruto joked around with Erza replied by tightening her hold on his waist.
"Well those women can look elsewhere because you're mine." Erza said a little possessive. Naruto gave a nervous chuckle when he saw this new side of Erza in front of him.
"Uh, what about the harem I wish to form?" Naruto asked which Erza responded with a tighter hold on him. Naruto frowned before his hand behind slowly began lowering down her back.
"No harem and no that... Yet." Erza said which Naruto stopped his hand. He sighed in disappointment before he smiled and gave Erza a kiss on her head.
(A year later)
"Naruto..." Erza said as she tried to close in to the man she loved. They recently returned from an S class mission that ended with Erza getting really hurt. Naruto was feeling responsible by the whole mission so he didn't want to face her. She was currently laying down at one of the infirmary beds while Naruto was next to her, looking away from her.
"... I'm sorry." Naruto whispered without turning toward her. "I'm sorry I couldn't protect like I should."
"Naruto, I'm not weak; I can protect myself." Erza responded a little angry with herself that the beast was able to hurt her.
"No, it was my fault. You should be with someone who can protect you." Naruto said as he tried to give Erza another fake smile before Erza sat up and slapped Naruto. Naruto looked shocked by her action, until he saw the glare from Erza.
"If you're trying to get away from me, don't think I will let you go so easy." Erza said with her glare. "Besides, who is stronger than you?"
"Naruto you will not always be there to protect me from all pain so stop acting like a child and act like the Naruto I know and love." Erza said as she grabbed Naruto's wrist and pulled him down with her. "I'm in love with you and only you, so stop trying to hurt me by giving me your fake smile and show me your real smile."
Naruto stared down at Erza, before giving her a genuine smile. Erza smiled as she wrapped her arms around Naruto's neck and kissed him. Naruto felt Erza wince in pain before he pulled back to check on her.
"Erza you're in pain!" Naruto was then surprised when Erza took off the shirt she was wearing.
"Yea, but only you can turn that pain into pleasure." Naruto gave a perverted giggle before kissing Erza again.
(A week later)
Erza was shifting in discomfort as she waited for Naruto to return from a mission. Since having magical poisoning from the past mission, Erza took a break while Naruto went on one. During that time, Erza discovered she was pregnant. She hasn't told anyone yet because she wanted Naruto to know first. She stiffened her posture when she heard the door open. Naruto walked in to see Erza standing there with an unsure expression.
"Hey Scarlet-chan, what's up with you?" Naruto asked after he walked up to her and kissed her on her lips.
"Umm well I-I, w-we..." Erza began stuttering, causing Naruto to become surprised by her unusual attitude. Then it hit him, Naruto's eyes widened as he gave a huge grin.
"You finally decided you want to have a threesome!" Naruto said with a perverted giggle. "Let's try to get Mira or Cana or maybe both!" Erza became angry as she punched Naruto across the living room.
"No you idiot, I'M PREGNANT!" Naruto's eyes widened as did Erza's, who quickly turned away from him. Erza was becoming embarrassed until she felt Naruto wrap his arms around her waists.
"You're having my child?" Naruto asked as Erza nodded. Naruto gave a huge smile as he grabbed Erza and ran out the guild, intending to tell the guild the news. "Your PREGNANT!"
"Shut up, do you want the whole town to know!" Erza said with a blush on her face. Naruto just smiled as he ran faster.
"No, I want the whole world to know!" Naruto yelled as he headed toward the guild. Erza just smiled as she got to see Naruto's beautiful smile again.
(Flashback End)
Erza stood in a pitch black space with two in front of her. The Naruto with the genuine smile she was lucky to witness and the cold more sadistic Naruto. She reached out for the Naruto she loved only for that Naruto began to fade away. Erza tried to grab him, but it was too late, that Naruto completely disappeared. She dropped to her knees and stared at the spot that Naruto stood, with disbelieve that she couldn't save him.
"You couldn't save him since that Naruto was never there." The other Naruto said as he leaned next to Erza, sinister smirk never leaving his face. "That Naruto was always a fake."
"No, that smile..." Erza began before the Naruto began laughing.
"Was fake!" Naruto said before laughing maniacally. Erza angrily glared at him before a blade appeared in her right hand and driving it in Naruto's abdomen. The Naruto's eyes widened before his expression changed into a happier look.
"You didn't hesitate to hurt me." Naruto whispered before Erza responded his words.
"Because I'm not in love with a fake like you." Naruto smiled before his image disappeared. The world around Erza began to change as cracks appeared around the room. Erza didn't understand until she felt a pull.
(Mirajane)
"Naruto..." Mira whispered as she stared at the troubled expression Erza was making. Mira was thinking back on the man that was able to grab her attention all that time ago and still be the only guy in her eyes. "Would you really Erza again after what you did a year ago."
Mirajane was taken out of her thoughts when she saw Erza's eyes open. She had a blank expression as she stared at nothing in particular.
"Erza!" Mirajane yelled in joy before she ran out to get the master. Erza ignored her, as she kept staring forward. Once Mira returned with master in tow, she reacted by turning toward Makarov.
"Erza, it's good to see you well." Makarov said with a smile. His expression changed when he saw her facial expression. 'You really hurt her Naruto, this time I will not tolerate this.'
"Master..." Erza whispered out, getting Makarov's and Mira's attention. "How long have I been out?"
"...a week." Erza gave a sad smile as she nodded. She then noticed Makarov expression. "Why do you look a little nervous, master?"
"Oh, Natsu stole a S class mission and took Lucy and Happy with her. I sent Grey after them, but he has yet to return."
Erza nodded as she stood up and re-equipped into her Heart Kreuz armor. Makarov was surprised by her actions as he questioned her intentions. "Erza, what are you doing? You're still hurt so rest for now."
"No, I will go get them back." Erza said sternly. Makarov stood in her way as he tried in a more demanding tone to keep her here.
"Erza, I will not you leave in your condition."
"I am not weak master and I will prove it to him too." Erza said coldly as Makarov stared at her in a shocked manner. She walked to the door before she stopped. "Master, will you kick any of you children away if they kill?"
"What do you mean?" Makarov asked back, taken back by the sudden question from Erza.
"Because if you do, I might need to figure out a new nickname to go by when he is dead." Erza said before leaving to get Natsu and the others. Makarov and Mira looked at the spot Erza stood at a moment ago, with both thinking the same thing.
'What did you do to her, Naruto.'
End.
Alright this chapter is finished for now. Erza is now fully convicted in killing Naruto because of recent events and something that happened during the time Naruto left. I know short but I was getting tired so yea...
Should I skip Galuna Arc or should I just do it with being an accomplice of Ultear, also in disguise. Review and tell me your thoughts .
