Authors notes: no time for shout outs! This is very quick so all I gotta say is thanks to everyone that has read and reviewed it! Also big thanks to my bestie who really helped and motivated me to write this! And to my other friend who got me to type it today, you guys know who you are! And with that enjoy!
Another hour into the journey Gray felt like things weren't so bad; Erza was still doing her 'warm up' exercises. But I swear they aren't meant to last an hour! Gray thought. But during her singing something strange happened. During the first five minutes Gray found it incredibly annoying but then somewhere along the line he realised that actually her voice wasn't bad.
If anything its pretty damn good Gray noted as she had stopped singing her vocal range exercises and was humming along to some melody that he had never heard before but the tune made him relax. The tempo was soothing and slow almost like a lullaby but at parts the pace increased and it became livelier. I never realised that she was actually musically gifted. Why have I never noticed that before? Well she never sings on stage when we are at the guild hall whenever there are any special celebrations going on.
Actually I have never even heard her 'sing' at all, this is only a melody after all. But for some reason Gray felt like he had to hear her sing she is always brilliant at anything she puts her mind to, so I wonder if she is as good as I imagine…he stopped his trail of thoughts and listens carefully to hear…
Nothing. Gray looked around and saw that the Erza had somehow managed to fall asleep. How is that even possible?! She's been humming away and then the next second she's asleep! I wonder if her own lullaby sent her to sleep. Gray smiled at her sleeping form; she really did look quite cute when she was asleep. she looks so relaxed, she looks harmless if you didn't know she was the Titania of fairy tail; an S-class mage that can beat up pretty much anyone Gray noted, his lips curved upwards again into a smile as he looked at his childhood friend.
At this exact moment everything seemed fine it was as if he was normal and not a mage. The whole carriage was quiet and there was a sleepy vibe everywhere. Gray sighed in content and closed his eyes. Nothing could ruin this peaceful moment…
BANG! The carriage door flew open as five rowdy men strolled in shouting and pushing each other around. Gray opened one of his eyes to see what was going on. It's nothing he thought just a group of drunken idiots, best just let them be I don't want to cause a scene. He closed his eye again but sadly he could still them and their voices were getting louder. Ugh why are they coming over here, this is all I need. Keep cool Gray.
"Nah, nope, nada, eww not for all the jewels in Fiore!" one of them shouted loudly while the others laughed just as loud. What are these idiots up to Gray thought but he kept his eyes closed just don't get involved because if I do it will get out of hand and Erza will kill me!
"Ohh, now that one…hells yea!" a chorus of 'ooo's' followed after the comment what? "Look at her lads!" the same voice shouted presumably the leader of the group.
"Very nice!" another shouted another one slurred
"I bet she'd be on top of your to do list Dustin haha" a different one laughed with a deep chuckle.
"Damn right! She's up at the top I mean look at her!" the leader shouted who Gray now guessed was called Dustin.
Gray slowly half opened his eyes still wanting to pretend to be asleep but now he became just too curious about what was going on; sadly what he saw repulsed him. Gray saw the five men all in scruffy clothes ogling at Erza. They looked like a pack of wild dogs staring hungrily at some fresh meat. Gray could feel himself losing it but what was even worse was the taller male at the front who he assumed was Dustin. He had messy brown hair and a fringe that nearly covered his eyes; those green eyes that were filled with a drunken lust. He's eyes became darker as he looked up and down her body.
Thankfully she was wearing her usual armour which covered her chest but Dustin's gaze was transfixed on her uncovered thighs as her skirt had ridden up slightly as she slept. That look Dustin was giving Erza was making Gray's blood boil. That scum does not even deserve the honour to look at Erza! They are all beneath her! Gray's eyes were focused on the man in front of him everything about him disgusted Gray. He seemed to have a dark aura around him like if he wanted something then he'd get it. It made Gray's skin crawl. Well he won't be getting Erza! But even so he should not be looking at my Erza like that!
Wait 'my'?! She's not mine! I mean she's a member of fairy tail so I should say our Erza…but she's my friend and we are partners on this mission so…Gray could fell his face heat up as a mental battle occurred in his mind and while it was taking place he wasn't paying attention to the gang in front of him.
"I wonder if that skin is as soft as it looks…" a slightly slurred voice said that brought Gray back to his senses and he witnessed the scene that was before him and that's when he lost it. THAT FILTH IS TRYING TO TOUCH HER! His mind screamed as he saw a disgusting hand reach forward to stroke the Titania's thigh.
Gray jumped into action literally as he jumped up and in one swift movement Gray had successfully managed to grab the man's wrist and brought it down; twisting it; but not enough to break it. "Oh no you don't" Gray growled as he glared furiously at the gang
"What the hell are you doing?!" Dustin shouted with a pained expression on his face. The other members had already taken a step back and now they were rooted to the spot. Their mouths hanging open slightly. "I'm teaching you some manners that you desperately need" Gray hissed "you don't go strutting around where ever you want thinking you can have whatever you want, because you are nothing! YOU KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF YOU FILTHY BASTARD!" Gray spat the last sentence and his voice was full of venom.
At first Dustin was taken back but then the arrogant look re-appeared on his face. "Oh just shut up! You're the one that's getting all worked up; this is only bit of fun which I'm sure that redhead is-" BAM! The man didn't even get a chance to finish as Gray released him and powerfully upper-cutted him sending him flying upwards and landing with a thud behind the rest of his gang. He won't be getting back up any time soon the remaining four looked at Gray and then back at their friend.
They all charged forward and Gray smirked this will be too easy I won't even waste my magic energy on these lightweights he thought as he jumped forwards punching the first guy in the stomach causing him to double over and fall to the ground. One down another tried to punch Gray but he learned to the right and the fist missed him. Gray quickly grabbed his arm and looked at the drunk with an evil grin. The man looked in horror as Gray pulled him upwards and kicked him in the chest sending him flying down the carriage. Two down.
The third had somehow managed to sneak up behind Gray and jumped on his back wrapping his hands around Gray's neck oh no you don't Gray thought as he suddenly bent forward causing the man to fly off Gray's back and land in front of him. Gray grinned as the man stood back up. "should have stayed down" Gray said coolly which seemed to irritate the man as he growled and brought his fists up, but Gray never gave him a chance to attack as he jumped closer and kicked the man between the legs with full force. The man grabbed his privets as his eyes watered and he fell to the ground groaning in pain "told you" Gray grinned as a series of cheers were heard in the carriage as the passengers looked on and supported Gray.
One more to go Gray laughed as he looked for the man to see that was standing still in fear. Gray grinned as he walked closer this will be fun...
"Gray WHAT HAVE YOU DONE!" a voice boomed behind him oh no was all Gray thought as an angry Erza was now behind him "WHY MUST YOU ALWAYS CAUSE A FIGHT! EVEN WHEN NATSU ISN'T HERE YOU'RE STILL CAUSING A SCENE!" Gray shuddered and sighed trust Erza to wake up and see me fighting and just assume that it's for a stupid reason when really I'm trying to protect her! The whole carriage was silent as they looked wide eyed at the Titania.
"but-" SMACK a quick slap to the back of Gray's head silenced him as he sighed in defeat maybe its better that she doesn't know the real reason. Luckily the train stopped signalling that they had reached their destination. I'm saved Gray thought "sorry for the hassle my partner caused" Erza said softly to the only standing member of the gang. "What?!" Gray and the rest of the carriage shouted but Erza glared at all of them causing them to look away. "Gray say sorry" Erza said in a dark tone. Gray was about to open his mouth but the re-quip mages expression said it all. At the end of the day Gray valued his life too much so he swallowed his pride. "Sorry" Gray said quickly before dragging Erza out of the train trying to keep some of his pride intact…
Tadah! I'm quite pleased with that so please review and tell me what you think, peace out until next time!