Hello everyone. This is CrosZ and this is chapter 7 of Force Maelstrom. As I had said, this would be the start of the next arc. The fighting festival arc. And yeah, sorry for not being too clear about Juvia's outfit and involvement in tower of heaven arc but it would be answered here. Juvia's outfit and appearance is of her new appearance when she joined Fairy tail and yep, she was involved in the Tower of Heaven mission. I also included a song here and I hoped you liked it :D. Oh and before I forget, THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE FAVORITES, ALERTS and specially the REVIEWS. I am really very happy that many are entertained by my work. It really gives a good and warm feeling. THANKS.
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Futon Lord : Nope, actually I haven't watched Star wars yet. I've heard it and saw it's trailers but never got the chance to watch it. I actually got the idea from Naruto and from another anime. An anime also involving magic :D OMG massive Spoiler warning again hahaha... Oh and yeah, the author of Fairy tail committed a grave sin. How could he do that to Ultear. Nooo, I won't stay silent for this. Natsu better burn those clothes off or Gray better infect her with his stripping disease. *Evil Laugh* He just murdered Ultear's image TT^TT .
InnerCrackling : Thanks. Juvia's attire is the same as the manga when she was introduced as a Fairy mage. And yep, she was present in the tower of heaven arc but I'm not sure if Natsu was really expecting her to join since it was mainly Gray and Lucy who she had an interaction with and the one who welcomed her to the guild :D... About Levy well, you'll know why soon hehe. I gave clues on the previous chapter :D but it'll be revealed on the next chapters or so. About the beta, umm I'm not sure... I'm not a person who likes to bother other people. You know the problems of having a beta.^_^ I hope I was able to answer all the questions. Yeah, Makarov better crush Ultear's clothes erm I mean Hades, right Hades.
And now unto the story:
"Talking"
'Thoughts'
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Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or Fairy tail and its characters. I only own this story because if I did, then Ultear won't be wearing those hideous clothes, scratch that she might not be wearing anything at all. Erm, better stop my rant before I need to change my story's rating to M.
Chapter 7: Phantom Fairies
"Master, what is the meaning of this?" Elfman shouted. As almost everybody panicked but stood on guard except for Gray, Natsu and Makarov.
"Now, now let's not be too rowdy." Makarov said while waving his hand on a calming manner.
"What do you mean not too rowdy? Master you just let two Phantom Lords join us. Phantom mages, who just destroyed, hurt and almost disbanded our guild not a month ago. How can we be calm?" Cana said still a little agitated at what happened to their guild.
"Yeah, will we just let them go into our guild like that?" One of the members shouted while many shouted in agreement.
On the far corner, Jet and Droy are seething in anger while Levy is just silent.
"Juvia is not a problem as she didn't directly attack any of us unless she needed to, not to mention that we had a gratitude to her for helping us last time. But Naruto, he's a whole different story. He directly assaulted our members and also is responsible for the destruction of our guild. I'm sorry Master, but this is just hard to accept." Erza said.
"Let's not let Phantom enter our guild." Jet and Droy shouted as the members closed in on them.
Juvia got a little scared of the hostility and started to revert back to her old self. Her hands started to tremble. Naruto felt Juvia's predicament and to everyone's surprise he stepped in front of her.
"Naruto-nii?" Juvia said startled at Naruto's actions.
He stood there with an unreadable face but determined eyes.
"Doing something like that won't change our impression of you easily." One of the members said.
"We didn't come here for any fight. If you can't accept me, I'll leave. But Juvia doesn't deserve the same treatment, so I won't tolerate any hostility towards her." Naruto said.
Everyone was stunned at what he said and silence reigned over the guild until Gray broke it.
"Juvia is of no problem with me as she proved to be a good person. But Naruto, you destroyed our guild, you hurt our nakama, and you did it on cold blood and even with what Juvia said to me when we fought… I'll never forgive you for what you did but then again if I were on your shoes, I won't be able to promise not to do what you did. Master Ur thought me that everyone deserves a second chance but I don't think Naruto being here would help the guild's recovery and harmony. Sorry…"
"Oi what's wrong with you guys? Why can't they stay here? I know they did some nasty things but wasn't that all Jose's order?" Natsu questioned.
"Natsu, sometimes those things are not enough…" Lucy answered.
"What? I don't get it..." Natsu was cut off.
"Thank you for the chance and offer, Master Makarov. But I don't think this would work at all. I'll be leaving but please take care of Juvia for me." Naruto quickly bowed to Makarov and then turned towards Juvia and put a hand on her shoulder.
"Hey, you be good okay? Do your best and take care of yourself." He whispered as he walked passed her and out of the guild.
Juvia didn't move for a moment but then she suddenly turned around and run out trying to find her surrogate brother.
Inside the guild silence still reigned until Makarov spoke.
"Disappointing… I am really disappointed… I never expected you to bear so much grudge to someone, especially when all he did was do what his Master ordered him. Just because Jose was a scoundrel doesn't mean that all of those in Phantom were scoundrels as well. You have to understand just because Fairy tail isn't under a scoundrel master doesn't mean that all the other guilds are the same. Have I been spoiling you too much that you have been blinded of the real world?" Makarov took a deep breath and then continued.
"I thought you should know better because many of us here are people who tried to reach the light and stayed there. Those two, they also wanted to walk towards the light and prevent themselves from falling back into darkness. Don't tell me that they should have done what was right from the beginning. How would you refuse the only person who gave you a home, a person who gave you a purpose, a person who took care of you when no one wants you and to top it all, do you know what kind of person Jose was? He would punish you on a way that even a person with much confidence would break down. Haven't you learned how he taunted me to fight him and then defeat me? He doesn't know boundaries as long as he gets what he wants." Makarov shook his head letting what he said sink in.
"But Master…" Elfman said.
"I know how you feel. I feel the same. You are all my children but it doesn't mean that I should always take your side and let things like this slide. It's also my responsibility to discipline you. Naruto, he was more than ready to find the light all by himself. He felt worse than any of us when he did those things but when you have nothing to live for except your loyalty, believe me you're going to hold unto it no matter how twisted it would be." Makarov said as he cut Elfman off.
No one spoke so he continued.
"You know what the most embarrassing thing is? I was the one who asked him to join. I told him that our guild would somehow accept him, that we would understand. He was already fine trying to find his way on his own but I offered him a helping hand. He hesitantly accepts it but from the looked of it, he would have tried his best to be accepted, but what did you do? He was met with so much hostility that it almost also jeopardizes Juvia's chance to join our guild. Do you know how it feels to be the cause of your own sister's dream to be jeopardized just because of your presence? That is how Naruto feels right now. He feels like he just destroyed Juvia's dream because he accepted my offer, just because he also wanted to be saved." Makarov finished as he walked towards the door.
"Master, where are you going?" Erza said.
"I'm going to find those two. I won't be able to sleep peacefully at night when I know that two children might fall back to the darkness just because my own children pushed them away and never gave them a chance. For now, ponder on what you've done." He answered as he left them.
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By the time Juvia got out of the guild, Naruto was already nowhere to be found. She frantically looked around. Naruto can be rather hard to find even for a dragon slayer when he doesn't want to be found.
"Naruto-nii… Where are you?" she mumbled as she continued to search for him. Juvia sniffed the air for his scent, she transformed to water to try and find him but all her hard work was in vain. She stopped under a big tree by the southern park. She sat underneath it and hugged her knees. Tears were starting to form on her eyes.
"Naruto-nii… Where are you? Did you really leave Juvia? Juvia feels lonely…" She mumbled. She didn't realize that there was also another person in that place and saw her. The person walked closer to her but Juvia was so drawn into loneliness that she didn't notice. The person stopped in front of her and the shadow was cast on Juvia making her realize that there was someone there. Juvia looked up and saw the stranger standing in front of her. Her eyes widen and said.
"You… You're…" She was cut off though as the stranger spoke.
"You're trying to find Naruto, right? I think I know where he is. If you want, I could show the place to you."
"But… why and how?" Juvia asked.
"I'll tell you on the way. For now, let's go." was the reply she got as she followed.
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Naruto had been walking, jumping, running and strolling around as if in autopilot. His feet suddenly stopped and his eyes widen at where he stopped.
"Here again? Whenever I am deep in thought and let my body take me wherever it wants to go, I always end up here." He said as he is again on a rooftop that is directly across the hospital window where one Fairy mage was recovering. He looked at the window and saw the room was empty.
"Yeah right, I forgot she was already released. They were on the guild house earlier. But what's the point of me going in here… everytime… I don't get it. It's like I am being pulled towards this place." He said.
"Maybe because unconsciously, this is the place which reminds you of what you've done and what you don't want to do anymore." Someone spoke from behind him. Naruto looked towards the source and said.
"Master Makarov."
"Yoh!"
"I messed up really bad…"
"Why are you looking down? You didn't do anything wrong this time. I should be the apologizing for what has transpired earlier. I didn't expect them to bear so much grudge that it clouded their better judgment."
"But what they said was right; I would only make the guild members uncomfortable. They would always have felt a little nervous whenever near me. On top of that, I don't want Juvia to be dragged unto my mess. So, please atleast let Juvia join and please take good care of her." He said as he bowed low.
"Juvia is really very important to you doesn't she? You're really like a big brother doing his best to defend her."
"Juvia… She never had a good life. Even before she met her dragon she always had it rough, she was deeply hurt when her dragon suddenly left her and even after that no one wanted to be friends with her or know her better. She's a good girl; she deserves a good family to let her grow."
"And what about you? Have you ever had a good life? Don't you deserve a family and a second chance? Don't you realize that maybe Juvia would be most happy to be with the very first person who accepted her like a sister?"
"I… I've had a good life in the past but I repeatedly made mistakes. I've had so many chances in my life but everytime I was given a chance, I somehow mess up. Juvia, she needs a place and a family to help her grow not a brother who always messes up."
"There is nothing wrong with messing up. You know what's wrong? Giving up on yourself when people haven't given up on you. Naruto, I know that you are not a bad person. Do you really think I would invite you to our guild without taking a little background check? From what I've heard, even though almost the whole Phantom Lord guild members were scared of you, not once have you tried to hurt or mock them but instead you always look out for them even though none of them knew and none of them had ever thanked you for it. You loved your guild because for you they are your family even though they don't treat you as one. When there are people who had no money to pay for an S-class mission, you would silently do it for free. You did it because no one would probably do it and you just can't turn a blind eye on them. And right now, you are bowing lowly in front of me for someone who is not even a blood relative. I don't think a scum would do that. I don't know about your past and practically I don't care. What I care about is what you plan to do in the future. Stop drowning yourself in the past already. Look, this place even shows you that past is past." Makarov said as he pointed towards many directions.
He first pointed at the guild house that could be seen a few blocks away from the hospital.
"The guild in the past was destroyed but now it again stands proud and tall." He then pointed at the tree by the southern park.
"You hanged my children there to cause grief and anger on our guild, but right now what hangs there are ornaments for the festival that gives smile to those who pass by."
And lastly, he pointed by the hospital.
"Levy, Jet and Droy aren't recovering there anymore. They had been taking missions again with great enthusiasm. There is nothing we could do about the past but we certainly could make a better future. I know you and those kids started on the wrong foot but you could always start again. I have already chastised them of what they've done and I believe that even though they are hard headed, they would get the message." Makarov finished.
Both Makarov and Naruto were interrupted by a blur of blue and white. The blur tackled Naruto into a hug.
"Waaaaaaa… stupid Naruto-nii." Juvia said as she cried.
"Juvia?" Naruto asked startled.
"You said those words to Juvia as if you won't be seeing her again. As if you will be leaving her for good." Juvia sniffed.
"Oh and Naruto, I have already finished the legalities of you and Juvia joining our guild. The only missing is the guild stamp. Come back to the guild to get it okay? I'll be waiting for both of you." Makarov said as he walks away.
"Thank you, Master. I'll do my best for the guild." Naruto said as he bowed.
"Juvia to will do her best." Juvia said as she also bowed.
"I know you would." He said as he jumped down from the rooftop.
"Will he be okay? This is quite high." Juvia asked.
"Nah… He'll be fine. He's strong." Naruto answered but then they heard a loud crash and then a shout of pain.
"Or… maybe not." Naruto continued as they both sweatdropped.
"You won't be leaving Juvia, right?" Juvia asked seriously.
"Seriously, I'm starting to think that you like me more than a brother." Naruto teased.
"Don't kid yourself, Juvia's heart only belongs to one person… Juvia isn't fond of incest." She answered dismissively.
Naruto laughed and then said.
"Yeah sis, I won't be leaving you anytime soon. Anyway, how'd you find me here anyway?" Naruto asked.
"Juvia can't tell you who brought her here. It's her secret." She answered.
"Tch, still a weird woman…" Naruto said as he dodged a water cane.
Below as Makarov stood up, he walked towards the stranger who helped Juvia find Naruto. He smiled.
"So, it was you who brought her here afterall. I wonder how you knew Naruto was here. Bah… you were always a smart child, I should have known better." Makarov said as he and the stranger walks away.
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When Juvia and Naruto came back to the guild, everyone was there waiting for them.
"We have decided. As I and Gray said earlier, Juvia is of no problem. She had proved herself to us and she never really did anything drastic. Though, most of us do not agree with the Master's decision to let you join us. But if the Master himself found it on his heart to give you a chance, who are we to disagree. But know this; we will be keeping an eye on you. So, even with a heavy heart… Welcome to Fairy tail." Erza said.
Everyone was silent waiting for Naruto and Juvia to answer.
"Thank you for the opportunity." He said as he bowed a little.
"Juvia wants to express her great thanks for letting us in Fairy tail." Juvia said as she bowed low.
"Jeez Naruto, even with the new look and the gratitude, you're face still lacks emotion. I mean come on show more emotion when you say those kinds of things." Gray said.
"You have to forgive Naruto-nii, he always had trouble expressing his emotions to others." Juvia answered for him.
"I didn't need someone to speak for me, you know." Naruto told Juvia.
"Alright, let's start the feast." Makarov said as the foods and drinks were laid out on the tables.
"Jeez, what's up with our guild? Being hostile with others and then suddenly being silent. You guys don't really look like your usual selves; it just doesn't feel right at all." Natsu said.
"Oh just hurry up and take a seat. The main event is about to start." Cana said as she pushed Natsu towards a seat beside Naruto.
Suddenly, the guild went dark and Natsu blew a small fire to light it up.
"Stop doing that it's a show, it's meant to be dark." Cana exclaimed.
"What's all this now?" Gray said.
"There a stage over there!" Lucy answered.
As the stage was revealed, they saw Mirajane sitting at the center with a guitar and a flying mic. Most of the Fairy mages rejoiced and cheered upon seeing her. She started singing and everyone felt a surge of warmth and happiness, almost.
"This is great!" Lucy exclaimed.
"It's a song for mages leaving on their mission." Cana replied.
Juvia and Naruto though had their heads down. When they were in Phantom they never had this kind of feeling. A warm feeling that threatens to burst out of your chest. They've been in Phantom for a long time and yet they never felt like this and yet here they are not a day in Fairy tail and they already felt this strange but happy feeling.
"Is this how it feels to belong? Juvia loves this feeling. Juvia doesn't want it to end." Juvia whispered to herself.
Naruto looked briefly at Juvia and saw her bowed a little and had a small smile. He bowed his head to hide his smile but unfortunately for him, Natsu who was extremely bored, saw it and decided to have his fun.
"What're ya' smiling about? This the first time you hear that? Probably because no one on Phantom knew how to sing or had a good voice." He teased.
"You sound so confident about your claim. May I know where you got the confidence?" Naruto answered.
"I don't know maybe because you look like someone who can't sing."
"You shouldn't presume things, Salamander." Naruto said.
"Oh really? Let's see if you could sing let alone sing a ballad with that emotionless face of yours."
"Ho, you shouldn't judge people just by how they look because in truth the first time I saw you I thought you were just a street punk picking a random fight." Naruto countered.
"Want to be reintroduced to my fist? Want to know how it feels to lose again, huh?" Natsu taunted.
"Oh please, you really believe you defeated me? That's just a fluke. I wasn't even paying attention to our fight. If you really believe you could defeat me on a fight, you're an idiot. I don't want to waste my time on idiots." Naruto said dismissively.
"You punk! Fight Me!" Natsu shouted at Naruto as he stood on top of the table.
Someone threw a mug on him and it hit his chin which aggravates his anger further.
"Okay who threw that?" He exclaimed as threw a kick which tumbled the table. Chaos ensued as the other Fairy mages where sucked into the brawl Natsu started.
Naruto only shook his head as he looked at the brawl from a corner where he retreated so he won't be sucked into the brawl. The brawl escalated but then he saw smiles and laughter from them instead of pain and anger.
"Idiots…" He whispered.
"But it feels good to be here even when they are a little bit crazy."
"So, you like it here, Juvia?" Naruto asked.
"Yes, Juvia loves it here. What about you, Naruto-nii?" Juvia said as she sat next to Naruto at the corner.
"I think I could live with their craziness… Afterall, I guess that's what makes it Fairy tail. But I have a score to settle with that Salamander. Saying I couldn't sing and a ballad no less… He's going to eat his words." Naruto said.
"So you're going to sing like that one time when you did that mission on a wedding? That would be great. Sing that love song you sang that time. Juvia is sure they'd like it and make you closer to them." Juvia said a little excited.
"You really like love songs huh? Fine, I'll think about it." Naruto said as he stood up and walked out of the guild devising a plan.
"Do your best, Naruto-nii." Juvia whispered.
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That night as the barmaid of the Fairy tail bar was closing the guild, a shadow appeared behind her. She was startled at the sudden presence and turned around to see who it was. She sighed in relief as she saw who it was.
"Oh it's only you Naruto, thank goodness. Don't do that again, I almost had a heart attack. What's wrong? Do you need something?" She said with a warm smile.
Naruto never get this girl, she always had that warm and happy smile like a mother speaking to her child.
'Weird.' He thought as he spoke.
"I have a request."
"Oh what is it?" She asked.
"May I be the one the one to sing for tomorrow?"
"EH? Why would you want that? I mean I'm not saying you can't sing but are you sure?"
"Yeah…"
"Umm, I'm not sure… you see tomorrow the reporters will come and if we screw up, it'll not be good for the guild." She answered.
"Are you doubting my singing skills, Mira-chan?" Naruto said mischievously and a little seductively as he leaned in until his face is only inches away from hers. Mira looked at his blue eyes and can't help but be a little mesmerized. He was good looking already when he had those emotionless façade but he is damn hot when he showed even a single flicker of emotion on those eyes.
"Erm no, it's just…"
"Please… pretty please." Naruto pleaded with those big puppy dog eyes.
"So cute… so hot… must not fall for those charms. Must get away…" Mira said as she tried to pry away her eyes from him but it looks like her mind and body aren't in sync at the moment.
"Umm, I'll give you a kiss if you agree…" Naruto said acting like a shy kid. That did it for Mira.
"OKAY!" She said a little louder because of surprise and excitement.
Naruto kissed her on the cheeks and she passed out. Naruto smirked evilly and said.
"Score… Just you wait Salamander. You're going to eat your words. Hmm, let's see if I could still remember the tune and the lyrics of that love song, Juvia likes so much. I got the feeling that she wanted to dedicate that for her Gray-sama." He hummed the tune as he carried Mirajane bridal style intending to deliver her to her dorm on Fairy hills.
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The next day the Fairy tail guild is as busy and noisy as ever. A reporter has been circling around interviewing the members. The male reporter literally took Erza away from Lucy.
Lucy tried hard but struggled to get the reporter's attention. She even lost to Happy. The lack of attention almost made her lose it and she couldn't take it anymore. She run towards the changing room and suit up the bunny suit. But as she made her presence known to everyone, the lights go off.
"Mira-chan, she's going to sing!" Many shouted.
Everybody waited in anticipation as the stage is revealed. To their surprise though, it wasn't Mirajane who was in there.
"EH! Naruto?" They shouted.
Naruto was in full black suit much like Loke when he became a celestial spirit again. He was sitting in front of a piano with a flying mic. Also, there is a drum set on a far corner. What changed so much though was his expression. His eyes glimmered with emotion. He looked at Lucy and said.
"I'm sorry Lucy-chan, I didn't know you were performing… a horny bunny dance." He said softly.
"No! You've got it all wrong. I wasn't performing or anything." She answered.
"I see then, may you please get a sit and watch my performance?" He asked.
"Sure…" Lucy said a little confused as she sat down on one of the chairs.
"This is a song, I sang on a local wedding some time ago. Someone requested that I sing this today so please enjoy the show." He said softly.
"What in hell…" Natsu was about to say when he was cut off as Naruto started playing the piano.
*AN: This is a song from a band on my country. It's called "Forevermore (New Version)" by Side A. Please look it up on youtube if you want to hear it while reading and imagine Naruto singing it in front of Fairy tail with his eyes full of emotion. Hope you like it :D*
I may have run out of songs to sing
I may have run out of words to say
but all that I want you to know is what I feel for you:
I love you
as endless as forever
our love will stay together
you're all I need to be with forevermore
"Naruto singing a ballad? Now, that is something new." Erza said.
there are times when I just want to look at your face
with the stars in the night
there are times when I just want to feel your embrace
in the cold night
I just can't believe that you are mine now
you were just a dream that I once knew
I never thought I would be right for you
I just can't compare you with anything in this world
you're all I need to be with forevermore
"He told me that he wanted to sing for today. At first I didn't want to let him but seeing at it now, I think I made the right choice." Mirajane spoke as she sat down next to Erza.
"Are you sure he didn't threaten you or gave you a deal?" Erza asked.
"Um no, why'd you think that?" Mira asked a little flushed.
all those years, I've longed to hold you in my arms
I've been dreaming of you
every night, I've been watching all the stars that fall down
wishing you would be mine
I just can't believe that you are mine now
you were just a dream that I once knew
I never thought I would be right for you
I just can't compare you with anything in this world
you're all I need to be with forevermore
"What the hell, not only his music and lyrics are good but his voice is great as well." Gray commented while shaking a little.
"Do you best, Naruto-nii." Juvia cheered.
time and again
there are these changes that we cannot end
as sure as time keeps going on and on
my love for you will be forevermore
wishing you would be mine
I just can't believe that you are mine now
"I can't believe it, he really could sing something like that?" Natsu said gaping like a fish.
"Aye…" Happy answered.
"Who would've thought?" Lucy said a little flush at how Naruto looked right now.
"I must admit, he is kinda hot with that suit and those mesmerizing eyes. If I hadn't known him earlier I would've thought he was a guy next door." Cana admitted as some of the girls were also blushing in agreement.
you were just a dream that I once knew
I never thought I would be right for you
I just can't compare you with anything in this world
as endless as forever
our love will stay together
you're all I need to be with forevermore
(as endless as forever
our love will stay together)
you're all I need
to be with forevermore...
By the end of the song, many of the girls had hearts in their eyes and the others felt good inside. For a moment, they forgot their past encounter with Naruto.
Naruto smirked and stood up. He bowed and then pointed at Natsu.
"How's that for a person who couldn't sing let alone a ballad because he can't show emotions?" He taunted.
"Bah, don't be cocky. I can also sing." Natsu said as he marched towards the stage. Naruto goes down and sat on chair, not paying attention to the new bunch of fangirls he got.
Natsu stood in front of everybody with a guitar he then looked at Lucy.
"Come on Lucy, help me out here. I sing while you dance."
"What? Like hell I would…" Lucy was cut off when she heard Erza said.
"I think that would be great. Go Lucy!"
Lucy complied as she got on the stage crying comically from the predicament she is in.
Natsu started to strum the guitar and sang.
"Shubiduba… Shubiduba… Dou dou dou Shalala." He started as Lucy danced while crying.
"What the fuck is a shubiduba?" Someone said.
"Someone stop this guy's madness." Another said.
Various things where started to be thrown towards Natsu as they tried to stop his singing.
"COOL! This is what I call a song. The song earlier was good but this just COOL! The absurdity of the song is resounding! It's the hit song of the year!" The reported shouted.
"What the fuck? You must be insane to like that song." Gray said as he threw a whole table towards Natsu. Natsu punched the table with flaming fists and said.
"Okay, who dare interrupt my singing?" Natsu said as he charged towards them.
Naruto looked around as chaos ensued. He saw Lucy still crying comically from being so ashamed on the stage. He also saw Master Makarov crying though he didn't know why.
"Crazy Idiots." He said.
"Maybe, but that's what makes it Fairy tail." Mira said beside him.
"Oh, so you made it afterall."
"You should sing a lot more." She commented.
"Nope…" He said as he walked out of the guild before any fangirls start to pool over him or he got sucked into any fight.
The next day, the magazine was published and well as what they had expected, their reputation has gone down again.
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Naruto is walking towards the exit of Magnolia for a mission but he was stopped on his tracks as he saw a team of mages on his path.
"Ho, I don't know what kind of twisted destiny it is that we always cross paths but I sure don't think that this is time it is just by accident. So tell, me why are you waiting for me in here? Better make it fast because I have a job to do." He said.
"Job? This coming from the guy who destroyed our guild?" Jet said.
"You can go to any other guilds to get your jobs. Have you no shame? I know what the Master said but that doesn't mean that all of us agree with it. Even what the Master say, we just can't let what you did pass." Droy said.
"I see, so you still hold grudge against me. So, you came here to get your revenge? Thinking you will be satisfied when you are able to hurt me. Revenge is very dangerous you know, it destroys a person." Naruto said.
"Jet, Droy Don't. I'm over that, really." Levy said from behind a tree.
Naruto saw Levy and he instantly remembered that night when he attacked them. He cringed inside at the memory.
"This is our limit." Jet said.
"You're ruining the guild's reputation." Droy continued.
"You won't act casual for so long." Jet said as he charged forward with his God Leg magic.
He punched Naruto and then kicked him in the gut. Droy on the otherhand scattered some seeds on the ground and it grew into vines with fists. It attacks Naruto at various angles and sides.
'Nothing is blocking the strikes this time… I can feel the strikes full force. Just as I thought, I didn't completely lost control of my magic.' Naruto thought as he let the strikes hit him freely.
At the distance Levy could only look on as Naruto was barraged with strikes.
"Hey what are you up to? That can't be it for your power." Jet said.
"You being picked on huh?" Luxus said as he arrived at the scene.
"Luxus?" Droy said.
'Oh great, Captain I don't care what happens to my guild arrived.' Naruto thought.
"So… This guy is the punk that turned my guild into a mess. And that old fart, he let you join us for some reason?" Luxus said.
'Oh scratch that, he is Master Asshole.' Naruto thought as he looked unwavering at Luxus.
"It's because of this that we're looked down upon. Damn it." Luxus said as a lightning struck Naruto from above. The lightning hit dead on but Naruto only grunt in pain.
'Good thing I was able to block that but damn, it still hurts like hell.' Naruto thought as he was again hit by an explosion of lightning.
"Stop it Luxus, You're going too far." Jet shouted.
After the blast Naruto lay on the ground, bruised and burned from the attack.
"It doesn't matter how strong Luxus is… He should be able to fight back. Could it be that from the start…" Droy was cut off by Levy.
"He wanted us to recognize him as a nakama. That's why he didn't fight back." She said trembling.
"It's all your fault we're being made fun of. Why don't you just die? I'll kill anyone who goes against Fairy tail." Luxus shouted as he repeatedly kicked Naruto.
"Stop it Luxus, that's enough." Jet shouted.
"Shut up! Little riff-raffs should be quiet!" Luxus said as he fired a lightning towards them.
Jet and Droy by reflex dodged the lightning but realization hit them at their mistake as the lightning was directly going to Levy.
"Levy!" They both shouted.
To their surprise, a blur came in front of Levy and was the one hit by the lightning. They were shocked when they saw Naruto standing but panting and shaking a little.
"Naruto…" Levy said startled.
"He protected Levy?" Jet said.
Naruto stood there with determined eyes as he spoke.
"I maybe a cold hearted bastard for executing my missions for my guild even if it was drastic, violent and unreasonable but atleast I am no scum."
Naruto coughed a little and then continued.
"You bunch of hypocrites… You say you were nakamas but even for a cold bastard like me, I have never run away from danger even by reflex and let my nakama get hurt nor have I tried to even hurt a single hair from them." He said as he started to walk away from them a little wobbly.
"If that is enough, I've got work to do." He finished.
"Naruto… You're in no shape to…" Levy was cut off by Naruto.
"Don't worry about me. It would take more than some scum just to take me down. Honestly, you are a lot stronger than any of them." He said as he walked away.
Naruto walks wobbly alone again in autopilot. His whole body is aching from the strikes he got and his mind is starting to get blank.
'Idiot me… I just can't stop myself from playing hero even for once.' He thought as he chuckled.
'But then again, it won't be me if I don't take that role… And most of all, I have a big debt from her. Even if it would take me a whole lifetime just to pay that debt, I would…' He thought as he continually walks. He looked around and chuckled.
'Lemme guess, I would probably end up to that place again. That place had become like a secret haven for me.' He thought as he let his autopilot body go towards his known destination. Once he arrived there he let himself fall down and lie on his back on the roof.
"Alas, after a long journey I arrived here. How long had I been walking slowly and wobbly? I must've looked pathetic to everyone who was looking." He said to no one as he lay there. His eyes widen though, as a shadow was cast unto him. He tried his best to look at the intruder of his personal space and he was shocked when he saw who it was.
"You arrived at last. What took you so long? For a moment I thought that I have guessed wrong. And you don't look pathetic." The person said while smiling sadly at him.
End Of Chapter 7
PS. Disclaimer : As I have stated earlier the song belongs to a group named "Side A" from our country so I don't own any from it.
AN: Well how was it? Was it worth your time? Was it good, bad or hideous like Ultear's clothes? This chapter maybe a little emo but please bear with me heheh. Oh and yeah, I hope you like the song I made Naruto sing. It's a favorite of mine so I wanted it to atleast appear on my story. :D You probably know from where I've come from. Don't issue a man-hunt for me. *Hides* . Oh and no Fairy tail chapter this weak... TT^TT ... Need to endure one week without Fairy tail. Gahh they better have two chapters next week and Makarov better destroy that clothes, err I mean airship, yes Airship. I hope you like how I portrayed the Magazine reported chapter and how I made the Fairy mages accept Naruto alteast partially if not fully. Oh and Please... READ AND REVIEW ... Good or Bad it's really like a fuel that gives me energy to go on. ^_^ ...