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Chapter 3: A mission

"Gray, Erza and Tsuyoshi, I want the three of you to go on a mission," Makarov said, talking to the three said people standing in front of him.

"WHAT!" Gray immediately bursted, no way was he going on a mission with HIM! "Why not with Natsu and Lucy(not to forget Happy)?"

"They have gone on a mission together, just like they used to before," Makarov explained. "And this mission could be dangerous so I want Tsuyoshi to go with you." Makarov told Gray, answering the unspoken question which was 'Why don't Erza and I just go together?'

The mission was to go to Minerva, a country, and help a rich merchandise to retrieve his goods. But Minerva was dangerous, known for the any dark gangs hanging out there. The three-man gang set off the next day. They had to go by train to reach Minerva in two days. The mission shouldn't be too long unless they meet up with dark gangs.

The next day, Tsuyoshi arrived first and Gray was next to arrive at the station.

"Man, women are slow. Especially Erza, with her huge luggage," Gray grumbled.

"Well, you aren't very fast yourself since I was waiting for a full ten minutes before you arrived. Besides, Erza is stronger than you and if she hears that, she would probably slaughter you," Tsuyoshi teased with a smirk on his face. Gray immediately glared at him.

"What do you know about Erza? And was I talking to you, Tsuyoshi?" Gray glared heatedly at said person.

"Well, I know that she would slaughter you. I know her well enough to realize at least that much. And well, forgive me if you want to continue acting insane and talk to yourself. Please, go on, seeing as you weren't talking to me, I'll let you continue with your insane grumbling," Tsuyoshi smartly countered. Gray got even angrier, if possible. Fortunately, Erza arrived then, staring cutely and confusedly at them, her head tilted a little. When Gray saw that, he blushed. Even Tsuyoshi blushed slightly, seeing Erza's face.

"What are you guys doing?" Erza said curiously. Tsuyoshi and Gray coughed and mumbled a 'nothing'.

"Alright then, since it's nothing… we set off!" Erza proclaimed and went ahead, dragging her heavy luggage effortlessly. Tsuyoshi and Gray followed her, cursing each other. They boarded the train and began to talk about the mission.

"We shall do this: Gray and I will be distraction for you to strike the enemy when they are distracted," Erza explained, getting an angered look from both males. Tilting her head in confusion, at the same time looking cute again, she asked, "Is something wrong?"

"Why should you be the distraction? Gray alone should be enough, unless he's not strong enough," Tsuyoshi murmured softly.

"What!" Gray protested. "Whadda ya mean? I am strong enough… but I agree with the jerk, Erza. There's no need for you to be distraction. Me and the jerk would be enough," Gray agreed, eager to protect Erza if necessary.

"But I don't get it… why can't I be the distraction?" Erza, despite being strong, was extremely naïve.

"You are strong, beautiful and courageous. I don't want you to get hurt, my dear Erza flower," Tsuyoshi said, caressing her cheek, causing a light blush to come to the redhead's face. Gray was angered and snatched his hand off. Erza was once again confused.

"Don't touch her as if you know her so well, bastard," Gray refrained himself from saying 'she's mine'.

"Well, I have known her for quite a long time," Tsuyoshi suddenly proclaimed with a smirk. Erza blushed; he was pretty cute. Gray was more angry than confused; how could Erza blush when a jerk like him said something. Jealousy coursed through his veins.

"Come on, we should be getting on with the mission," Gray said, turning away so that he won't see the scene. Erza realized that he was upset and immediately went to him. In the process, she tripped, thanks to her luggage, and was prepared to hit the floor. Instead, a pair of strong arms caught her and when she looked up to see her savior, Gray was looking at her with worry and concern. She blushed a heavy red but they soon jumped away. Continuing with their journey, they refused to look at one another.

Unknown to them, Tsuyoshi was looking on with a sneer on his face. "Soon, my pretty flower, I will make you mine. If not, prepare to die."

THERE! Sorry, I haven't updated for SUPER LONG! And that it's so short… But the review button is more than ready to be pressed by readers~! XD

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