Eat the Fairy
Chapter 3
The Queen of Fairies! And the Boy who is her Armor
Tijuana, México - 10:00am:
"Thank you Lady Titania" Spoke a prison officer, as Erza and Jellal just completed their mission to assist in the transportation of the prisoners to La Mesa Prison. "We will be off now" Erza said, as her and Jellal got into a scarlet red Subaru WRX.
"I really can't believe you really decided to drive your car all the way out here" Laughed Erza, as she got into the passenger seat. "Well we got from Death City to Mexico and now we're going back all in one piece" Jellal said, as he buckled into the driver seat.
He started the car, pushed on the clutch and got into first gear and they were off. Heading back towards Death City. Not before long, they were on the long open road. Jellal was going over the speed limit, hitting upwards of 110mph.
Erza was checking her phone for notifications, "Natsu and Lucy have agreed to become partners" Erza said with glee. "We should all celebrate tomorrow… Mhmm tomorrow is Friday, we can do it in the evening for dinner" Erza said, as she then sent out the message to the other two Meisters.
"Let me guess, we are going to get them a cake?" Jellal questioned with a laugh, "Of course we are - Strawberry Shortcake from Death's Bakery!" Erza exclaimed as her eyes shined with the thought of cake.
Jellal smiled as he changed gears to slow down a bit, there were a few cars now appearing on the road, they were on the I-15 N, heading straight to Death City.
"Hey Erza" Jellal said, as they passed a sign that said Los Angeles cut off. "We are gonna be somewhat close to Pasadena… Wanna go to that bake shop you like? Frances Patisserie," Jellal said.
Erza perked up. "Will we have time?" Erza questioned with worry, Jellal nodded, "I'll make time" He said, as he picked up speed a little bit and then made the cut off to get to Pasadena.
Within about an hour and a half or so, they arrived at Frances Patisserie in South Pasadena. Jellal parked across the parking lot from it, as Erza was about to get out, "I got it" He said. Erza gave him a questionable look.
"I knew we were gonna end up here once we finished the mission, so I called ahead and already ordered" Jellal said, as all he had to do now was pick the pastries. "Oh okay" Erza said plainly as she sat there, after Jellal was gone, a large smile crossed her face.
About ten minutes passed and then Jellal got back to the car, handing off a package to Erza. It was a box filled with 4 slices of strawberry shortcake, about several macaroons of different color, and a slice of chocolate cake.
Erza then closed the box and frowned, as Jellal started the car back up, Erza secured the box on the floor between her feet. "You can eat one now, just don't make a mess" Jellal said, as he reached across to the glove box, pulled out a stack of napkins, some plastic utensils, a little paper plate, and a plastic bag.
"You really are sweet to me" Erza said, as she carefully put a slice of strawberry shortcake on the little paper plate, and took a bite. Pure please acrossed over Erza's face, as Jellal smiled just from looking at Erza's reaction.
Jellal started to drive off, and then got back on the road and made his way back to I-15 N. "Hey pass me a macaroon," Jellal said, just as he got back onto the interstate. Erza reached into the box, and grabbed a pink macaroon.
As Jellal opened his mouth, Erza popped the bite size dessert right into his mouth. A crumb was about to fall but Erza caught it and dusted it back into the box. "Thanks" Jellal laughed.
_Time skip - 4hrs later - 6:00pm - Death City, Nevada_
Pulling into a driveway, "We are finally here!" Groaned Jellal, him and Erza got out of the car, grabbed their things and headed inside of the apartment that they rolled up to.
The apartment belonged to Erza, it was a three bedroom, two bathroom condo, and it had a direct view of the academy from the backyard.
Erza threw away all the trash that they accumulated during the drive back home, while Jellal headed straight for the bathroom.
Erza then got a text from Gray, 'Last minute mission. Juvia and I are in Idaho', read the text message. Erza laughed, "Idaho… Hm, I don't think I have ever gone there" Erza said to herself, just as Jellal walked out of the bathroom. "Huh?" Questioned Jellal.
"Idaho" Erza replied, as Jellal had no idea what she was talking about. "Oh Gray and Juvia just got a last minute mission to Idaho, and Natsu and Lucy just got back from Alaska and now their tryna move all of Natsu's things in Lucy's place" Erza explained, as she got another text from Natsu, stating that he was moving into Lucy's place.
"We can have the get together at Lucy's place tomorrow night also, it can be a housewarming party as well as a celebration" Jellal said. "Good idea," Erza said, as she texted Natsu.
"I'm gonna shwoer and then head to bed" Jellal said, "Me too" Erza replied, as Jellal went into his bathroom, and Erza went into her bathroom.
About ten minutes later Jellal came out of the bathroom first, as he walked into the kitchen to get a glass of water. Drinking the water, his eyes then fell onto a picture of him and Erza.
It was a picture of them, from about years ago, when they were both younger. They were in New York City at the time, in Central Park. Looking at the picture made Jellal remember his meeting with Erza.
_Flash back_
New York City, New York - Penthouse overlooking Time Square
"Stop! She'll die, get the next candidate" Called out a tall woman with long blue hair, and a tattoo going around her right eye. As there stood Jellal, in front of a woman who was curled up in a ball, screaming and pulling at her hair.
Two men in suits came and took away the screaming girl, and through a pair of double doors, came a large muscular man with black hair. As Jellal then reached out and shook the hand of the man who entered, everything seemed fine for a few moments.
Suddenly his eyes widened, and he pulled away and began screaming as well. "Ugh get him out of here too" Ordered the women with the tattoo, as two more men in suits came to take away the screaming man.
"Mother, can we take a break?, I have to use the restroom" Asked Jellal, "Of course. Besides all the screamings is giving me a headache" Said the lady with the eye tattoo, as she then sat on a leather couch that was in the room and rubbed her temple.
Jellal walked out to use the restroom, as the doors behind him closed, he actually didn't use the restroom, he was standing on the other side of the door listening. "That child is a freak. I do not understand how his Wavelength is so chaotic and we haven't found a single Meister to pair with him" Groaned Jellal's mother. "I can't even touch him… A single touch would disturb your own wavelength and cause madness" Explained his mother.
"Madam, that female from early is currently heading to the hospital. It seems she slipped into madness" Spoke one of the suited guards. Jellal's mother groaned again, "Good thing we made everyone sign waiver contracts so we aren't liable" Mocked the lady.
"But that child… Shouldn't have been born" She growled, as she started to bite the tip of her thumb. "His soul is too uncontrollable, it could drive even the most sane men wild… He's a monster" She spoke again. "Over hundreds, no thousands of applicants… Still no one" She continued to groan.
As outside the door, there was Jellal, clenching his first and biting his lip. "He put shame to the Fernandes name - The honorable and rare family of Armor weapons… Such a waste" She hissed again.
Jellal took a deep breath and then left, not returning to the office room. As he started to run away, the door behind him that led to the office opened up. "Shit, sweetie" Called out his mother, as Jellal then reached the elevator and disappeared.
Finally reaching the ground floor, Jellal decided to head to Central Park. After a twenty minute walk, Jellal arrived at the park, it was strangely almost vacant. As Jellal tried to find the most secluded area, he saw a glimpse of scarlet red… His favorite color.
Going after the glimpse of scarlet he saw, he then found a girl, sitting on the bench all on her own, wearing pants and a tee shirt, her arms, neck and face were covered with cuts and bruises.
"Uhm are you okay?" Questioned Jellal, as he cautiously approached the girl. Jellal went to reach out his hand but withdrew it.
The girl glanced up and glared at him, "What do you want?" She hissed. As her long scarlet red head fell over her face.
Jellal couldn't help himself, he sat next to her on the bench and gently brushed aside her long hair to reveal her face. "It's beautiful, scarlet is my favorite color" Jellal said, as he pulled back his hand and sat next to the girl in silence.
A long silence filled the area. "Scarlet… Erza scarlet, that's my name" Said the red headed girl. "It's a beautiful name, I'm Jellal" Replied Jellal. As they then sat in silence again.
"What happened?" Jellal questioned, breaking the silence. "My foster parents beat me… Again. So I ran away" Said Erza, as she lowered her head. Jellal turned towards her with wide eyes of shock. "I've been through nine foster homes already, each one abused or harassed me… I'm sick of it" Hissed Erza, as she clenched her first.
Without knowing, Jellal placed his hand on Erza's clenched fist. Her tight fist relaxed and their fingers became interlaced. Jellal then noticed what he was doing, and his eyes widened in shock.
Erza was still fine. "Come home with me" Jellal said, Erza looked at him with shock. "You prevert!" She yelled, as she readied her first and punched Jellal right in the face. Jellal was knocked to the ground, right off of the bench.
Erza stood up and held her first, "I don't need help from a stranger" She hissed. As Jellal got back to his feet. "I didn't mean it like that!" Jellal yelled back, "Look!" Jellal then yelled again. As his arm transformed into a sword blade.
"A weapon" Erza whispered in awe, "I'm a weapon and I've been looking for a Meister. When I touched your hands… We connected… You are the first person I've ever been able to connect with and I feel like I need you" Jellal vaguely explained. Blush filled Erza's face, as she didn't know how to react.
"Please" Jellal said, as he held out his hand, "Come with me" He continued, Erza hesitated, but reached her hand out. She grabbed ahold of his hand; and everything was fine. Jellal's soul wavelength calmed down, and instead of Erza's soul matching Jellal's; Jellal's soul matched Erza's.
"I'll protect you; I'll be your armor and keep you safe, I promise" Jellal vowed, as Erza's face was blushing red and nodded her head.
"Jellal!" A voice yelled out, as Jellal then snapped and looked, it was Erza's. Seeing her standing behind him, "Are you alright? I tried calling you a few times" Erza commented, Jellal laughed and nodded, "Yeah I'm sorry. I was just in deep thought" He replied back.
"Oh alright, well I'm heading to bed already. Goodnight and I'll see you in the morning" Erza said, as she waved her hand and walked into her bedroom and closed the door behind her. Jellal rinsed out his cup and placed it away, and headed towards his room and went to sleep.
_Time Skip - Next morning (Friday) - 7:45am - Death Weapon Meister Fairy Academy_
"Good morning guys!" Cheered Natsu, as him and Lucy just walked into the classroom. As everyone was staring at them in the class, as Erza and Jellal were already seated, with Juvia and Gray to the side of him, Natsu and Lucy sat at the seats in front of them.
"Wow you're actually early for once Flame Brain" Mocked Gray; as Natsu got right in his face. "Wanna go you Ice Prick?" Replied Natsu. As both boys started throwing punches at each other, Jellal was trying to separate them.
"So is Natsu your first Meister?" Questioned Erza to Lucy, "He is… I wish he wasn't though, he made a mess of my apartment last night just trying to move all this stuff in" Groaned Lucy. "Well we can see that Lucy-San is good for Natsu-San, he's actually in class on time" Laughed Juvia, Erza agreed with that statement.
Jellal finally got to two boys apart and they each went to their seat, "Oh by the way did you guys here that we are doing a mock battle today?" Jellal added. "Eh a mock battle? I wonder who it will be,"Juvia said.
"I hope it's us! Me and Luce got to show them that we're the best Weapon and Meister pair!" Natsu proclaimed, as Lucy groaned.
The door of the classroom then slid open, and revealed , and a male with light brown hair and a cigarette following behind him. "Oi listen up brats!" Yelled Macao. "Mock battle is going to be Meister Erza and Weapon Jellal against myself and - Everyone be at the battle field in the next twenty minutes" Macao said, as he and the other man left.
"Who is that?" Lucy questioned. "Wakaba Mine, he's 's partner. He's a Bo Staff I believe" Gray said. As all the students began to get up and walk outside to the back of the campus grounds to get to the battle field.
"How often do you guys do these mock battles?" Lucy questioned, "Eh about once or twice a month. But it's always student against student, they rarely ever let us challenge the teachers" Natsu explained.
"It's because Erza and Jellal are on a different level from them, they can go toe-to-toe with Lord Death's grandson" Gray added. "Lord Death has a grandson" Lucy gasped in surprise. As after a bit of walking they finally reached the battlefield that was in the back.
Erza and Jellal took their spot, as they got ready, Macao and Wakaba took their place on the opposite side of the battlefield.
"Gray, you'll be the referee; you know the rules - Ten minutes" Macao ordered, Gray nodded, as he took place in the middle of the outside of the battlefield. "Are you ready Erza?" Gray called out, Erza nodded.
" are you ready?" Gray asked, "As ready as I'll ever be" Macao replied, as both weapons then began to transform. Wakaba turned into a six foot long bo staff, which looks like it was made out of wood, and it appeared to be hollow.
"Requip" Erza commanded, as Jellal walked over and hugged Erza, as he started to flow completely and disappeared as a light wrapped around Erza's body. Before Erza even had a weapon out, she charged. "Heaven's Wheel Armor" She commanded, just as she reached Macao, swing a kick up.
He dodged it. As Macao swung around the bo staff, smoke began to be released from the end of it. The smoke covered the battlefield. "I can't see Erza" Commented Lucy, as she was trying to get a sight of how Jellal looked while in weapon form.
"Circle Sword - Dance my Blades" A voice commanded, as a swirl of several swords cut through the smoke like it was nothing; to reveal Erza cladded in silver armor plates, large metallic wings, along with multiple swords hovering around her.
"No way! There is no way that is Jellal" Gasped Lucy in utter shock, "Impressive isn't it" Juvia said. "If you thought Natsu had a hard time in finding someone to match wavelengths with, it took even longer for Jellal. His wavelength is too crazy" Juvia continued, as Lucy was in silence with amazement.
"Ah I see, it looks like Erza is serious right now" Macao said. "Let's get serious too" Wakaba replied, as Macao then charged Erza, multiple swords around her; Macao twirled around the bo staff, blocking and redirecting all of the swords. Macao then was able to land a punch on Erza, causing her to be pushed back a bit.
Macao then jumped away, gaining distance, but as he moved back, the bo staff released smoke again. Then with a snap of his fingers, the gas ignited, as it started to cause a chain of explosions as it reached Erza.
"Oh no" Lucy gasped as she covered her eyes, "Don't look away Luce" Natsu said, as lucy then gasped up to see Erza charging straight through the explosions; "Circle Sword" Erza commanded as she charged, as several swords appeared around her again, as she then was able to slash Macao across the chest.
In retaliation, Macao was able to land a hit on Erza just as she slashed him; Macao then used the bo staff to jump around and over Erza to gain distance again. "That weapon truly is something amazing" Macao whispered, "It's the Meister that makes the weapon amazing" Wakaba replied softly.
"Blumenblatt" Erza chanted, as she then charged again, not letting up on Macao. As she now had two swords in her hands; landing two slashes across Macao, which were partially blocked by the bo staff. Erza then backed away, as a rush of several other swords then charged towards Macao without warning.
Macao bobbed and weaved around the approaching swords, only to be struck in the back by one. Macao then released more smoke from the bo staff, as he then charged towards Erza but before getting to close he threw it.
The bo staff got within a couple of feet of Erza before it returned back to Macao's hand, and with a snap there was another barrage of fire coming towards Erza. A smirk appeared on Erza's face; "Pentagram Sword" As Erza sliced into the explosion in a star shaped formation, the flames and explosions were redirected away from her.
"Jellal let's finish this" Erza whispered, "Right" Jellal replied, as Jellal was focusing on being the armor and all the swords, all at the same time.
"I think it's time for us to end this as well" Macao spoke, "You got it" Wakaba replied, as Macao then spun around the bo staff in front of them, and then over his head, not messing up. "Into the Earth" Macao ordered, as he then slammed the end of the bo staff against the ground.
Erza then charged towards him again, but he didn't move. Macao smirked, and with a snap of his fingers; as Erza was only a few feet away from him. "Purple Smoke" Macao chanted, as the ground between Erza started to split and purple smoke began to leak out from the ground, the smoke then started to charge towards Erza and stuck her as if they had a physical form.
Being pushed back, Erza then took a deep breath and charged once more, "Trinity Sword" She commanded, as she way her swords in a cross like pattern and slashed Macao and the bo staff.
Macao got thrown to the ground from the force of the attack, the attack was so powerful it forced Wakaba out of his weapon forms and he turned back into his human form.
Erza stood tall, as she waved her sword in the air and then slammed it into the ground. "Sword-" *Beep beep - Beep beep* "That's it! That's time!" Called out Gray, Erza pulled back completely and stood away from Macao and Wakaba.
"And the one who is still standing is Erza and Jellal" Gray announced, a smirk appeared on Macao's face, as he slowly got back up. Wakaba stood back up as well, as he brushed himself off and took out a cigarette and lit it up.
"There is no question to why even Lord Death himself has nicknamed her Titania" Wakaba said as he huffed out smoke. Watching as Jellal finally turned back into his human form, both were unscratched.
"Okay brats, well that's all for class today. Make sure you are taking on missions and studying for midterms. Also! What are the requirements for a Death Weapon?" Macao questioned, as he placed his hand over his ear.
"One thousand demon souls" Groaned the class, Lucy's eyes widened, "I didn't realize it was a thousand souls" She said, as her jaw dropped.
As Erza and Jellal looked at each other, "I protected you - Just like I promised" Jellal said, Erza smiled and nodded her head, "You did" Erza replied.
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