Author's Note: The first few chapters are always so awkward for me to write... I don't know why XD Anyway, here's chapter two of my fairly popular crossover story, and I really hope you guy's enjoy it! :3 I wish to thank everyone who faved or followed the story, and I look forward to hearing from each of my reviewers once again :) Speaking of reviewers, I have quite a few honorable mentions this chapter for people who left me a review :p
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Kakashi leaned against a large oak tree as he focused his attention on the book in his hands, only slightly paying attention to the three Genin that were currently practicing in the small training field to his right. Naruto was once again droning on about how he was gonna be stronger than Saskue and become Hokage one day, believe it. Pretty much the same old, same old. The veteran ninja allowed a smile to form on his face as he listened, the black mask that covered his face hiding it from view.
It had only been a few months since he had been put in charge of this ragtag group, and he had to admit they had grown on him since then. Pushing away from the tree, Kakashi quickly decided that it was time for them to get started on their latest D rank mission. Personally, he was beginning to find these tasks rather tedious, but knew it was the only way for the Genin to begin learning responsibility, not to mention how to follow instructions.
"Ok a guy, that's enough for today. Time to head out for the mission, we don't want to be there all day." He called, closing his book as he gestured for them to follow him. Naruto gave an exasperated groan as he heard the white-haired ninja's words, pouting as he followed along with the other two.
"Kakashi-sensei, when are they gonna give us a real mission?!" He whined, practically dragging his feet across the ground.
Kakashi sighed, "When you learn to stop complaining." He answered simply, trying not to laugh at Naruto's indignant response.
They had been told to go gather some herbs that only grew outside of the village; apparently somebody needed them to make an ointment of some kind. When they reached the area that had been assigned to them, Kakashi quickly ordered them to work while he continued reading his book, seeing no need to help with a task as menial as that.
Of course, half-way through Naruto had to make it a contest between Saskue and him, ruining more herbs than he managed to pick. Before the older ninja could move to correct him, a loud popping noise sounded a few yards off, causing Kakashi to freeze as he tried to identify what the noise could've been.
Putting his book away, he ordered the Genin to get closer to him, quickly giving orders as he began to approach the strange noise. "You guys can come along, but I want you to remain hidden unless I give a signal, alright? If it's nothing to dangerous, I might let you join. If it's too dangerous to be in the area, I want you guys to leave and get backup from the leaf village. Other than that, remain hidden and don't you dare try to play hero. Am I understood?" He asked, giving Saskue and Naruto a hard look, knowing they would be first to disobey.
A chorus of mumbled 'alrights' filled the air, sounding very unconvincing to their teacher's ears. Resisting the urge to facepalm, he continued to lead them to the noise, if only for the fact that he wouldn't have been able to keep them away.
When a clearing came into view, Kakashi could see a figure within it and quickly ordered the others to surround the area, hoping they would obey his earlier directions. Approaching the area as he remained hidden behind a rather large tree, he cautiously peered around to get an idea of what the earlier figure actually was.
Sitting in the clearing, was a rather pretty red-haired girl, rubbing her head as if it pained her. She looked around in confusion, glancing once to make sure she was in one piece before standing to survey the area. Kakashi raised an eyebrow as he realized she was wearing a think piece of armor, wondering why a ninja would need to wear something so ridiculous. Unless she wasn't a ninja… He couldn't' find anything that would link her to any of the village's, after all.
With a sigh the girl closed her eyes and pinched the bridge of her nose, seeming to be upset about something. "That book must've been some kind of magical artifact that transported me to this strange place. If I could figure out where I was, it would be a simple matter to find my way home. As it is, this doesn't look like anywhere I've been." She muttered to herself, and Kakashi finally decided she wasn't much of a threat to them.
Stepping into the clearing with the odd girl, Kakashi gave her a polite smile, "Hello, do you ne-" His sentence was cut off as a sword materialized out of nowhere and she immediately had it pointed at his throat.
"Where am I?" she demanded, obviously seeing him as strange as he saw here. "And what is that ridiculous looking headband mean? Also, why are you wearing a mask? Do you have something to hide involving your identity?" she added, glare unwavering as if she expected him to cower in fear.
Sweat-dropping, he quickly held up his hands as a sign of compliance, wondering why he always got stuck with the crazies. "You're on the outskirts of the Leaf Village, this headband say's that I am a ninja of the Leaf Village, and I wear the mask simply because I feel like it." He answered, ticking the questions off in his mind. "Also, my name is Kakashi just so you don't have to ask." He made sure to add, knowing everyone knew who he was. He was the Copy Ninja, after all.
The just continued to glare at him though, running through all the information inher mind as Kakashi could see panic begin to flare within her eyes. Pushing the sword harder into his throat, she spoke again, "My name is Ezra, Queen of the Fairies as I'm sure you've heard. Now, tell me the truth or I swear I will not hesitate to kill you." She growled, and Kakashi merely blinked in response.
She hadn't even known who he was, yet she assumed he knew who she was. Using one of his kunai, he quickly pushed the blade away from his throat before it could do any damage, earning a surprised look from the girl. With a smile, he quickly dismissed her earlier statement, "Trust me, I was telling the truth. You can come on out guy's." he added, speaking to the Genin who were still hiding.
"Yes! Finally!" Naruto cheered, the first one to fall out of the trees as he grinned at Kakashi.
Saskue and Sakura soon joined him, watching Ezra warily as she stared at them in shock, noticing the same strange headbands. Withdrawing her blade, she glanced around at each of them before settling on Kakashi, "Ninja, huh?" she asked, voice slightly higher pitched, "You wouldn't happen to know a wizards guild nearby, would you? I could manage to find my way back to Fairy Tail if I just had a point of reference." She inquired, not looking hopefully.
The white-haired ninja looked at her in confusion, "A wizard's guild? Never heard of anything like that." He answered, almost sad as he saw her expression, wondering just what had happened. She had said something about a book and teleporting, but that didn't really tell him much.
"Sakura, Naruto, Saskue; I want you guys to go gather the herbs you picked earlier and bring them straight to Iruka so he can get them to the person who needed them. Don't make any side stop's until you've finished." He added, watching as they nodded before disappearing.
Kakashi then turned to look at Erza, whose sword had disappeared while she stared at the ground, gripping her arm tightly in what could only be fright. "You can come with me. We'll see the Hokage so he can decide whether or not you should stay, and then work on getting you home. Did you say you lived in 'Fairy Tail', Erza?" he questioned, the name sounding strange on his tongue.
She shook her head at his question, lifting it to seem strong as she looked him in the eyes, "That's just my guild. It's located in Magnolia City, though I'm almost positive you've never heard of it."
Kakashi nodded, "Don't worry, we'll figure something out, I promise." He assured her with a smile, earning a small one from her as he began to lead her towards the village.
"You know, I really don't like that mask, Kakashi." She said, seeming to be testing out his name.
He raised an eyebrow at her in surprise, "Why not?" he inquired, more curious than anything. She had just met him, and yet here she was criticizing his wardrobe choice.
"It's unnerving, being unable to see someone's expressions all the time. It makes you feel like you really don't know them, and I like to be able to see just who it is that I owe." She explained, glancing up at him from the corner of her eyes.
He did the same, smirking a bit under the mask. "Perhaps one day I'll allow you to see me without it then. Don't hold your breath on it though." He added with a small laugh, smiling as she gave a short chuckle as well.
"Thank you, Kakashi. When I find my guild, I'll make sure to repay your kindness. A Fairy Tail wizard always repays her debts."
Kakashi simply looked at her, impressed by her words while at the same time a little confused. What the heck was this 'wizard' thing she kept mentioning? She referred to herself as one, so he supposed he'd have to do a little research on the subject.