Thanks to those who reviewed the last chapter!
There's a new character showing his face in this chapter. An OC that will hold a few chapters of the story before his exit.
(This is the second version of this chapter. I re-wrote parts of it after I realized how lazy it had been written. Sorry to those who read this chapter before I fixed it. You're gift is Gratsu cuteness and cookies.)
"Natsu." Gray's voice called from beside me.
"What?" I answered, playing with the end of my scarf.
"What are you thinking about?" He asked with a sigh. "You've been way to quiet."
"Sorry for not having anything I want to talk about." I said with a pout.
"Not what I meant." He frowned, putting his hands into his pockets. I fought back a smile. I knew what he meant, I just thought that what I was worrying over was trivial and stupid. But it wasn't something I wanted to just dwell on.
"Hey Gray." I said, catching his attention.
"Hmm?" He hummed, "What is it?"
I stopped walking, the action causing Gray to turn my way. I looked down at my shoes. "How are we supposed to tell the others?" God damnit! My voice cracked.
"Don't you want to?" He asked, motioning for Happy to go on ahead after the curious blue cat made a circle back. I snapped my head up, shocked at his question.
"Not that I don't want to!" I replied a bit too loudly.
"Then what's the problem?" Gray raised a hand up, cupping my cheek.
I leant into the touch, "I..." I sighed, laughing a bit. "I'm actually kind of nervous."
That simple admission made him sigh before he put my in a headlock. I tried to escape his hold fruitlessly. I wasn't getting away unless he wanted me to. "That's what you've been worrying over?!"
"Is that so wrong?!" I cried as I was finally released, falling flat on my ass (much to Gray's amusement as he had burst out laughing). I pulled my knees up to my chest, laying my head on them, "I just don't think I'm ready for them to know yet..." I mumbled into my arms.
"Then we can wait." Gray said, holding out a hand. "It's not like I was planning on telling them today anyway."
"Eh?!" So I worried for nothing?! I took his hand feeling like an idiot.
"It's really none of their business..." Gray sighed as he pulled me up. "Come on, let's go before they send a search party."
I laughed, following after him. "How about a race?" What better than a friendly competition to ease up.
Gray flashed me a confident smirk, "You're on!" We stood beside one another. Each watching the other. "Count of three."
"One." I began.
"Two." His grin widened as we faced to our destination.
I waited a moment, holding the suspense before taking off, shouting the last count behind me. Gray called out before taking off after me. I ended up laughing my ass off nearly the whole way. Well...until we reached the doors, both gasping for air.
"I win!" Gray exclaimed with an air punch. He had managed to catch up in the last stretch.
"Yeah, yeah. Do you want a prize?" I asked sarcastically.
"Yes, I do." He turned to me, holding out his hand.
"I wasn't serious you know." I sighed. "I don't have anything to give you."
"Yes you do." I blinked, looking up at him. He was standing right in front of me, so close I could feel his breath. "Kiss."
I blushed. We were in the middle of the street and in front of the guild! There way no way I would kiss him here! "P-pick something else." I tried to look away, only for him to hold my head in place.
"Maybe I'll just take it then." He said with a hot half-smile as he leaned in, connecting his lips to mine in a chaste kiss. As soon as he pulled back, he reached for the door, pushing the doors open.
I could feel that my face was blushing red by the heat in my cheeks. I scolded myself for my own embarrassment and stepped in after Gray, joining him at the bar. I sat down, unaware of the looks the other members were giving me.
"Morning you two." Mira's cheerful voice called from behind the bar. She slid Gray a light blue drink with sugar around the rim of the glass. I watched as Gray placed a hand over the top and created three ice cubes before taking a drink of it.
"Morning." I sighed, my voice quivering slightly making me sound all nervous. I silently cursed myself and sighed again. Mira caught this and smiled, setting a glass that was slightly taller than Gray's in front of me. The drink inside were a swirl of yellows and reds just like fire. There was sugar around the rim and two ice cubes. I looked up at Mira in question at the drink before me. Why was she giving me Fire Whiskey?
"It's on the house." She winked. "Another way to celebrate your 18th Birthday."
I couldn't help but smile at her. "Thank you." I lifted the glass taking a tentative sip before downing the whole glass.
I reveled in the chill that traveled down my spine from the whiskey and tried to pick out the different flavors as I motioned for another. I could only pick out three; oranges, lemons, and strawberries. The sugar that was on the glass making it sweet which perfectly matched my tastes. I thanked her again as the next glass was settled in front of me. This time, instead of downing it, I just took slow sips. I wanted the flavor to last longer.
"I don't want to see you become a drunkard Natsu." I heard Cana call from a nearby table. She had her usual barrel of liquor sitting innocently next to her.
"You're a fine one to talk." I called back, grinning as Gray laughed from beside me. I stared at Cana. There was something I had forgotten about, but I couldn't place a finger on it. Something to do with someone...Gajeel and Levy. I stood up, heading her way. "I just remembered."
"Just remembered what?" She said past her barrel. Her eyes narrowed slightly as my grin widened.
"I win." I wanted to laugh at the expression she pulled.
"Won what?" She was trying to play that card.
"I won the bet." She sighed as the others involved walked over. They all began to pull out their wallets but not before I put up a hand. "I don't want your money." They looked at me like I was heaven sent before I continued, "You shouldn't bet your money away when jobs have been getting fewer recently." With that I walked away, feeling like an adult (although I've only just turned 18).
"Well look at who's acting all mature." He punched my arm playfully.
"Oh? I wonder who." I grinned as I recalled my earlier anxiety and sighed. What in the hell was I thinking. I'm such an idiot. I took another sip from my drink that had sat forgotten, the condensation from the glass creating a puddle around the bottom.
"You. If it were me, I probably would have reveled in the win." Gray sighed.
"Oh I am reveling, I would just feel bad since the only jobs on the board are just stupid or pay too low for the effort." I said giving the board a passing glance, "Everyone is running short on jewel."
"How about going on one of those jobs then?" He suggested, "I could use the exercise for once, regardless if it is dull or not."
I frowned, lost in thought. "Okay," I said, slowly getting up and walking to the board. There was a job I'd had my eye on for a while but I just hadn't wanted to go with everyone but not by myself either. It would be too boring. I took the pin away from the flyer and walked back to my seat, handing the paper to Gray.
I felt several eyes upon us after I had settled into my seat again. I glanced around only to find everyone busying themselves in each other's conversation. I turned back around and the feeling returned. I shrugged it off, downing the rest of my drink as Gray finished his.
"This job looks good." He said, speaking up finally. "How long has this been on the board?"
"Two weeks." I answered quickly, declining Mira's offer for another whiskey. "The pay is good and it doesn't seem to be all that complicated."
"It's not. All we have to do is watch some guy's home." Gray sighed, tapping the paper. "How the hell has this been on the board for that long?" I shrugged. "Whatever. Hey Mira, we'll take this one."
She gave him a smile, "Is this for the whole team?" She asked as he shook his head. I glanced around.
"Just for me and Natsu. It's not that difficult of a job that the whole group needs to come along."
"Speaking of the team...where are they?" Erza and Lucy would have joined us already. I spotted Wendy sitting with Gajeel and Levy at a back table and Happy sitting with Carla on the table's opposite side. "They're not here."
I watched Mira sigh and put a hand to her head. "After you two left we ended up dragging out a barrel of liquor and they drank too much."
"So they're home with hangovers then? Idiots." Gray said, finishing his drink.
"I'm kind of glad you two left when you did though," Mira smiled. "It was hard enough babysitting them."
"We're not children you know." I grumbled.
"I certainly hope not seeing as you're both adults now." I heard Makarov say from behind us.
"Hey there Gramps." I greeted, turning in my seat to face him.
"Just make sure you two are back in three weeks." He grinned. I caught Gray's glance and shrugged. "I have Guild News to give out that day. Your attendance is mandatory boys." He emphasized the last word greatly.
"We'll be back before then, this job is only supposed to take two weeks tops." Gray said with a yawn. I fought back one of my own and happened to glance at Gray's necklace as light hit it only to realize that and his boxers were the only clothes on his body. They had somehow ended up on the counter.
"Gray, you're naked." I said, throwing his clothes at him.
"Again?!" He groaned, grumbling to himself as he pulled his jeans on. "...stupid...second damn time today..."
"How the hell do you manage to undress yourself without realizing it ice princess?" I teased, earning a grunt in return.
I moved slightly, leaning against the bar, a cold metal connecting with my normally hot skin. I jumped at it's touch, startling Mira and Gray, "What happened?"
I waved them off as I pulled my scarf away from my neck in order to find the source of the cold. It was my necklace, it was settled innocently on my collarbone. "It was just cold when it touched my skin."
Mira's eyes sparkled when she caught sight of my little dragon necklace. She practically jumped over the bar counter to see it closer. "Oh my god! Who gave you this?!" I had to get off my seat to get away.
"W-why?!" I glanced to Gray, silently begging him to help me. But that was a mistake since Mira caught it.
She turned to Gray, "Was it you Gray?"
"Huh? Gray gave Salamander a necklace?" Gajeel teased, walking up behind Levy. I felt my face begin to redden. Damnit Gajeel, go away! "It looks expensive."
"It wasn't." Gray had a smug smile tugging at his lips before Elfman walked over and hit him on to back, knocking the air out of him.
"That's a man's present!" He cried, locking Gray in a headlock.
"For another man, no less." Levy said as I let her look at the little pendent. "It really is beautiful though and it looks so unique."
"It matches his eyes too," Mira added, now standing on the other side of the bar, prying her brother off Gray. Elfman released him and he dropped to the floor, taking deep breaths.
"I'm...gonna beat you for that...Elfman..." He gasped.
"How about you get your clothes back on first?" Cana said as she sat at the bar.
He looked down at himself, "Damn it all!"
I couldn't help but laugh at the expression he pulled while glancing around for his clothes. "Picking a fight Pinky?" He growled. He glared at me but his eyes showed barely contained laughter.
"Dunno, but you're still naked Ice Princess." I teased.
"Oh really," He said sarcastically, "Thank you Captain Obvious."
"You're welcome." I smirked as he located his clothes, moving to retrieve them as shrill voice called over to our little group. Oh god...
"Gray-sama~" Here comes hell. I'd rather fight Deliora at it's full strength than deal with this idiot. I mean really, she can't take any sort of hint, is obsessed to the point of stalking Gray, and never shuts up. "Kyaa! Juvia shouldn't stare!"
Gray stood, his muscles tensing and relaxing with each fluid movement as he dressed himself. It may have been a good thing he dressed simple, wearing dark grey jeans and a black tee. Although that just makes it easier to shed.
"Does Gray-sama wish to go on a job with Juvia?" Juvia asked, getting inside of Gray's space, making him uncomfortable. He looked my way with pleading eyes. He just couldn't deal with her alone.
"No, he's already going on a job with me." I growled, pulling her away from him. I saw Gajeel raise an eyebrow out of the corner of my eye and frowned. "What?"
"Nothing." He said brushing me off. I watched him steer Levy away as Juvia wiggled in my grip.
"No! Juvia doesn't believe you!" The water woman cried.
"I am though. Just ask Mira." Gray motioned to the white haired girl who now stood back behind the bar.
"It's true, Juvia. They just took a job a little while ago." Mira confirmed, holding up the flyer and showing her before handing it back to Gray. "You two be careful."
"I kinda hope there's some action though." I said, crossing my arms.
"Don't jinx it. I don't want to be stuck out there if something goes wrong." Gray said, patting my head. "We have to be back in three weeks at the latest."
I puffed up my lip in a pout. "I'm not a dog so stop patting my head!"
He leaned over, speaking in a low voice so only I (and the two other dragon-slayers) could hear. "If you keep pouting like that then I'm going to kiss you in front of everyone."
I quickly stopped pouting and shot a glance in Gajeel's direction, finding him and Wendy in a heated conversation and by the expression on an extremely red Levy's face...
I knew they were talking about me and Gray.
I shook myself out of my thoughts and grabbed Gray's arm, pulling him out of the guild hall. I had two reasons to do so.
One, we had a job to do.
Two, I wanted that kiss.
I found myself getting excited, like a child the day before a field trip. I slowed to a stop, losing myself in my thoughts. I couldn't believe this. Getting all excited for a kiss? I must be changing.
"...stu...natsu...NATSU!" Gray shouted, startling me out of my thoughts.
"Huh? What?" I looked at him confused before frowning. Why was he shouting? I was right here. He moved and stood in front of me looking slightly irritated.
"I've been calling you for the past ten minutes." He poked my nose, keeping his finger there. I gave him a 'really?' kind of look before licking his finger. Gray moved his hand away, wiping his hand on his shirt. "Don't do that, it feels weird."
"It's not supposed to feel good." I stick my tongue out at him. He stared for a moment before grabbing my outstretched tongue, holding it out of my mouth. "Led go!"
He did.
"Thank you I-" I was interrupted by a kiss. This one more passionate than the others. I opened my mouth the slightest bit in my shock, allowing him to slide his tongue in. From that point on, I could taste peppermint. It made my head spin, turning my world around in dizzying circles.
Our tongues danced together and I vaguely realized that we had been moving until my back touched a wall. I knew we were in an alley by the sound and clutched onto his shirt as if for dear life. Until he pulled away, taking his mouth with him. I left out a moan of abandonment as he did. We stood there breathless, both trying to regain any sort of air to bring back into our lungs.
"You are going to kill me one day..." Gray sighed, leaning his head in the crook of my neck.
"I hope not." I replied, running a hand through his hair. It was silky smooth to the touch. I found myself running both hands through it. I swear I could play with his hair all day.
We stood like that for a few moments, catching our breath. This was peaceful. The only disturbances being the sounds of city people walking past the alley, indifferent to anything inside. Which was good since I didn't feel like having any creepy pedestrians watching us.
Just as the image passed over my mind, Gray stood up straight. "It's about time we got going." He said walking out of the alley as if it was the most natural thing in the world.
I followed after him, a light smile settling on my lips as we delved into random small talk. Things like favorite colors and favorite books and the like. Cliché things that I was completely satisfied talking about. We walked towards the entrance to town, until Gray turned his direction. I followed after him confused for a moment, but it didn't take long for me to realized where we were going and I already felt sick.
"Come on, Natsu." Gray complained as I had slowed to the point that he had to slow as well.
"Can't we just walk there?" I grumbled, watching Gray as he sighed.
"No." He leaned into me, silencing my next argument with a kiss. "I'm not walking halfway across Fiore." I hung my head, I knew he was right, but I couldn't help but ask anyway. "Come on." He tugged my hand, encouraging me forward.
_-Gray POV-_
I felt bad that I had to drag him on a train. His motion sickness was nothing to exaggerate. But in the time spent walking there, we could have ended the job already. Natsu would just have to deal with it until we arrived. I stepped into the ticket line, telling the pinkette to sit on one of the benches, which he did. His face already paling as his thoughts drifted to the ride ahead.
I sighed and paid for our tickets before half-dragging Natsu onto the train. By the time we had gotten into our booth, Natsu looked as if he might make a run for it so I made sure he sat by the window. "Gray, I'm not so sure I want to go anymore." He was trying to get past me, wanting off the vehicle before it moved.
Then, the train's horn sounded loud and crisp and the doors closed. "Too late now." I sighed and the train lurched forward as it started moving and Natsu clutched his stomach, turning a sick shade of green. I knew it wasn't all that funny but I couldn't help but smile. This was the Natsu I knew so well. "What am I gonna do with you."
I put my arm around his shoulders in an attempt to steady him as the sickness was majorly based on motion. It seemed to help a little until the train lurched forward again, making him groan. He leaned over, settling his head in my lap, one hand clutching at my jeans and the other holding his stomach still.
I watched him, cringing every time we hit a bump in the tracks. I ran a hand through his hair, hoping I could at least sooth him to sleep. I heard Natsu sigh in relief at the feel of my hand and I smiled. It was working. I focused on my task, sifting through his surprisingly soft hair. Despite its appearance, it was super soft and almost fluffy.
After a few minutes of this, he seemed to fall asleep which struck a cord as I watched the peace cross over his expressions. I was in awe. I don't think I had ever been around Natsu while he slept when I wasn't. He was...so cute. I smiled, continuing to touch his hair.
I glanced out the window, watching the scenery pass by, feeling my own eyes begin to close after a few minutes only to open them again what felt like ten minutes later to find a pair of olive eyes staring at me.
"Well looks who's rejoined the land of the living." He smiled up at me, his head still nestled in my lap. There was a light blush dusting his cheeks which only added to his cuteness. Yes, cuteness. The way this dragon slayer was acting was going to make me lose the little control I had.
I looked out the window as the train stopped. It lurched forward, making Natsu groan as he buried his head in my abdomen until the train fully stopped. But once it did, his energy seemed to come back ten-fold.
"We're here." Natsu said, sitting up and stretching. "Finally!" He cheered as he exited the train and felt sturdy ground beneath his feet once more.
He turned back to me, "Hurry up!" I could understand how he was so full of energy. Oh well, it was Natsu after all. Always full of surprises.
My Natsu.
-
"Thank you so much boys." a short, plump man said bowing to us in thanks. "I was so worried that no one would accept this boring job."
"No problem, gramps." Natsu said as he yawned lightly.
It was a four hour trek to this guy's house in the middle of a large forest. The man in town that gave us the directions offered to drive us halfway but I took one look at the half-horrified half-begging expression he wore and shook my head. I didn't feel like making Natsu get on more than one vehicle per day (unless we had to).
"If you don't mind my asking," I said, keeping an eye on Natsu who had gotten bored of standing in one place. "Is there a reason you need someone to watch your house?"
The man hung his head, "I have several precious heirlooms worth a lot of jewel. Thieves have been trying to break in for several months now." He admitted, continuing as he motioned to a lacrima-like mirror on the wall. "The only thing keeping them out is the runes this lacrima controls around the house."
"It's cool looking." Natsu said in awe as he wandered over to it.
"Don't touch it Natsu." I warned, earning a tch in return. He walked away from it, grumbling something along the lines of, "I wasn't gonna touch it..." I sighed at him, turning my attention back to our client.
"It keeps the house from sight of those with ill intent and only people with permission from me or anyone currently in the house can enter." He added. "Only my son and you two have permission currently."
"Good to know." I said, jumping as he heard a thump from the other room. I watched as Natsu walked back in. "Natsu what are you doing?!"
"I tripped." He said guiltily, rubbing the back of his neck.
I sighed. "Be careful." I turned around just to see that the man was halfway down the entrance hall.
"I must be going, now. Thank you boys again. I should be back in a week or so, no longer than two." I watched him waddle to the front door, turning as he opened the door. "The keys are on the coffee table in the living room," was his last call before the door shut behind him leaving me and Natsu alone in this creepy old house.
We stood there for a moment, before a deafening growl filled my ears. I turned around sharply to find Natsu gripping his stomach and blushing. "I'm sorry..."
"Was that really your stomach?" I sighed, making my way past him into the kitchen behind him. "I'll cook up dinner, sit and don't touch anything." I made sure he was seated before I looked away
_-Natsu POV-_
"Geez, it's not like I'm some lost puppy." I pouted. I was slightly annoyed at his order but still did as I was told. I leaned back, propping my head on my arm, watching out the window.
It was pitch black out, but I could still see for several meters outside to the treeline. This guy's house was in the middle of nowhere. The forest was thick and the area not populated but by two or three people who dared live in a dense forest like this. I could see a shadow standing by one of the trees. I blinked slowly and jumped up, moving to the window. But by the time I had gotten there the figure was gone.
"Natsu," Gray's voice said suddenly from behind me, setting a tray of delicious looking burgers on the coffee table. "I thought I said to stay put."
"I thought I saw someone." I looked out the window one last time, making positively sure there was no one there. "Must've been my imagination." But even as I said so, I couldn't shake the feeling that we were being watched.
"Come over here and eat before it gets cold." Gray said taking a bite of one of the burgers he'd whipped up. I sighed and sat next to him, leaning into his space with a pout.
"I was sure I saw something." I picked up one of the burgers and bit into it. I turned my head and stared at Gray in shock before digging in. The burgers weren't like anything I had ever tasted. They were sweet but not sweet like a dessert. The tenderness of the meat as it seemed to melt in my mouth. "How did you manage to cook up these in the short time you were in there?!"
He thought for a moment, running his hand through his dark hair, "I helped out a neighbor at his restaurant for a while a few years ago." I narrowed my eyes, "You had to be quick and this was actually the only thing I was good at making besides desserts."
"Is that why they are sweet?" I asked before biting into another burger, "I could live off these."
A light blush tinted his cheeks and his smile dazzling me. It was dazzling and before I knew what I was doing, I pushed him over, trapping him in a kiss.
At least, that's what it started as.
I went to pull away before he wrapped his arms around my neck, holding me in place. "Let me go." I sighed, trying to duck out from under their hold.
"No." Gray said childishly, pulling me down so he could kiss me again.
"Aren't you supposed to be older than me?" I teased as we came up for air.
"Only by a year." He replied smoothly. "Besides, it's not like I'm going to suddenly mature on you."
"You? Mature?" I grinned, earning my temporary freedom before finding myself pinned underneath Gray.
"You little troublemaker." Gray grinned.
"Who me?" I leaned up, kissing his neck (which was the only thing I could reach).
"Yes, you." He sighed, leaning over into my ear, "Do you have any idea how that affects people?" He purred, nipping at my sensitive ears. I squirmed beneath him as chills ran marathons down my spine.
"What about you?" I breathed, feeling strange, unfamiliar sensations building in my body.
"I-" He had managed to get out before the wall lacrima glowed red and rang out with a sound so loud and high pitched that I had to cover my ears at the pain. Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes as Gray went over the the glowing object and watched the mirror like surface shimmer and show an image of one hooded figure walking towards the house.
"Shit!" He cursed, channeling some magic to make the alarm shut off, freeing me from it's painful noise. "Come on Natsu." He called to me, motioning for me to follow.
According to what the owner said; if he is a thief or after something that involve violence then he can't see the house. But even as we watched out the window I could see that he could see the house perfectly.
I frowned, heading to the door to confront this stranger. I heard Gray call out to me as I exited the house, moving to stand in the path of the walking figure. I sensed that Gray was standing behind me as I watched the figure stop.
"What's your business?" I called to the person. I had a strange feeling build in my heart, making it pound. What the hell... I shook my head, turning my eyes to the stranger.
I watched carefully, the only warning of a impeding attack being the flicker of light to his left. I pushed Gray to the ground, cursing myself inwardly for not attacking him first. I stood, swinging a flaming leg around, hitting our attacker square in the chest, knocking him back several meters. He flipped in mid-air, landing on his feet and rushing back towards us, his hand enveloping itself in green flames as he approached.
I willed my own crimson flames to appear over my arms, charging forward. I felt Gray charging his magic behind me, ready to help out and trap the attacker if needed. I gave him a thankful smirk which he nodded in return. I turned my attention back to the stranger just as he was close enough to land another hit on. His punch narrowly missing my throat as I dodged and swung my arm around, missing him as well.
Instead of powering up flames again, we became locked in hand to hand combat as our flames flickered away in the failed attack. While trying to dodge one of his attacks, a memory invaded my thoughts, cutting off my concentration for a mere moment, letting him land a hit. I shook it off, twisting around with another flaming kick, landing on his chest, flinging him into a nearby tree. He connected with the tree with a cry, sliding to the ground.
I watched the fallen figure closely. He remained silent and still and I believed him to be knocked out until laughter erupted from him. I glanced at Gray who readied himself for any attack that came our way. Looking back to the figure, I noticed that he was sitting now, trying to control his laughter.
"Haha, looks like you haven't lost your strength one bit." I straightened slightly. I knew that voice. I knew it was familiar, as if this was someone I needed to remember. The man, moved to stand, his hood falling onto his shoulders as my jaw dropped. "Hey, Natsu."
He was my mirror image in all senses. The only difference being our hair and eye colors as he sported red hair and golden eyes. He wore a long, black, no-sleeved trench coat and red pants that only went to his knees. Both trimmed with gold, flame like designs. This person in front of me looked like my brother.
But he died 9 years ago.
"No." As happy as I would be if my brother was alive, I knew otherwise. "No...you're not him!" I shouted. This man before me was not the same person.
"Natsu..." He sighed, smiling sadly as he pulled his cloak away from his neck, revealing a similar scar to the one I had on my own neck. "Here's the proof."
I could feel Gray's eyes on me as I moved forward.
My heart not settling until I was standing right in front of him. I reached back for Gray, wanting something solid to make me believe this was real. When Gray's cool fingers wrapped around my hand I felt as if I could cry.
"Senji?" The person who stood before me, alive and breathing, someone I had thought to be dead for all these years. I reached my unheld hand out to touch his cheek, feeling the warmth of his skin. I watched as sadness flickered though those golden eyes as unshed tears threatened to escape. I only stood that way a moment longer before wrapping my arms around my double, my shoulders trembling.
"Natsu..." Senji said returning my embrace. I couldn't fool myself into thinking this was an illusion. The warmth I felt from his body wasn't a lie.
"I thought I'd lost you..." I heard my voice crack as I sank to my knees, pulling him with me.
After 9 years...
9 long, painful years.
I had my little brother back.
What did you think about the new character? He's not part of the main Fairy Tail story but I wanted to add him.
(I suck at writing fight scenes =3=)
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