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Chapter 7: Edward Elric vs Erza Scarlet

Edward woke up from his sleep. For once, he had no issues with getting good rest, which was something he would need for today. The only thing on his mind was the dream he had that night. He was with Al and Winry when they were little playing at the river. This was a common dream he had when he was on his adventures finding the philosopher's stone. Ed used this as a motivation to continue on: a reason to keep going to get their bodies back, so they can relive that time again. Now, he is using it to get through the new task at hand presented to him by Truth: to figure out the mystery that is human transmutation and to get back to his world.

Ed took a quick shower to ease his mind. He then put on his trademark clothes he washed earlier. He slung on his red coat, put his new ignition cloth gloves with the fire alchemy symbol on them in his pockets, and looked at his watch. 10:13. Ok, the fight begins at noon. Ed thought. I got time to go to the guild and relax for a bit. I think I will be ready. I am finally used to this automail arm again so I should have this in the bag.

He then walked out of his apartment and began his travel to the guild hall. Just as he walked past Lucy's apartment, a loud scream was heard. "AH! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?"

Out of instinct, Ed ran into the house to help Lucy. "Hey Lucy, are you –"

"YOU BITCH! NEXT TIME KNOCK AND COME IN, NOT JUST WALTZ IN LIKE YOU OWN THE PLACE!" yelled an angered Lucy.

She then kicked Natsu and Happy right in the head, sending them flying into a wall and right at Edward. "Dah!" Ed shrieked, getting out of the way at the last second.

"You too, Ed!" Lucy said, balling her fist.

"NO NO NO I was coming in because I heard you scream. I wanted to see if you were ok."

"Jeez, you all need to calm down. You might wake someone up." Gray finally spoke up, only being in his underwear.

"GRAY PUT ON SOME FUCKING CLOTHES YOU STRIPPER!" The loud smack of Lucy hitting Gray in the face echoed in the room.

"Ok, now that this is settled, why don't we all go to the guild for breakfast before Lucy throws another hissy fit and kills us?" Natsu said.

"Yea, that is where I was heading to meet you guys." Ed replied.

The mages got their things together and walked to the guild. It was as lively as ever, with so many of the guild members at tables eating, drinking, and talking about whatever it was that was the topic. Even Makarov was out, hanging out at the bar with Mirajane who was serving everyone. However, as soon as Natsu, Ed and the gang walked in, a huge crowd surrounded Edward. "So, you ready to fight Erza today?" said a mage.

"You are going to get your ass handed to you on a silver platter!" said another.

Ed was getting annoyed, but put it aside, for he was focused on what to do for the fight today. However, one comment got his attention. "I bet the shrimp could not last even a second with Erza." Jet said, while some of the guild members laughed.

A vein appeared on Ed's face as it got as red as his jacket from rage. "WHO ARE YOU CALLING A MIDGET SO PUNNY HE COULD BE HIS OWN SPECIES OF INSECT, YOU NO GOOD COWARD WHO CAN'T EVEN SAY SHIT TO MY FACE!" he screamed, causing all the mages around him to flee in fear. Lucy laughed a bit at the scene. "Maybe he can beat Erza."

"I DEFINITELY CAN BEAT HER! NOT MAYBE!" Ed yelled now at Lucy.

They then joined Makarov and Mirajane at the bar. Ed finally calmed down a bit and ordered some breakfast along with Gray, Natsu, Happy, and Lucy. "So, I know Natsu has that 'Fire Dragon Slayer' magic. Gray has the Ice-Make magic, and Lucy uses her Celestial keys, what is Erza's ability."

"Well," Lucy began as she was interrupted by Makarov. "No, no. She does not know about you, so you cannot know about her."

"What do you mean? I said what my ability was IN FRONT OF HER when you first saw my limbs." Ed said.

Makarov had to think back a bit.

Flashback

"Oh yea, then what do you call making that spear by just touching the ground? Hu?"

"It's Alchemy. It is science where you take certain objects and with those shape it into something else."

End Flashback

"So you did." Makarov answers. OK, her magic is called requip. She has many different types of armor and clothing in her arsenal that is kept in a pocket dimension which she can call on at any time. She as a lot of requips to choose from."

"So, she has one for almost any situation." Ed said.

"Yep." Natsu speaks up.

"Oh," Ed begins to smile. "So someone who can basically shape shift. That will make two on my list of people who shape shift and whose asses I still kick."

"Wait, you said you fought someone who can shape shift, but yet you said you didn't believe in magic." Lucy interrupts. "How can you say that?"

"Well, he and that girl Lust I told you about are exceptions I guess. They are two of the seven homunculus that I fought in Amestris."

"You mean the ones that were named after the seven sins?" Gray asked.

"Yep. They have all crazy abilities.

Just as Ed was going into detail, the clock in the guild hall rung 12 times, indicating it was finally noon. A loud bang was heard coming from the door. It was swung open with a woman in armor walking in. The guild got quiet with both fear and anticipation as to what would happen.

Ed turned to see the red haired mage walking in his direction. He then got up and walked right towards her. The Fairy Tail guild members watching the scene were surprised as Ed walked right up to Erza, showing no fear or sign of backing down. They were soon face to face with each other, only a few feet from mage to alchemist. "Well, I am surprised that you did not chicken out, Edward Elric." Erza spoke up.

"Na, I don't chicken out. I am surprised you are so confident about yourself. I don't see anything special about you. You just seem like some girl who tries to intimidate everyone into doing what she wants."

Erza chuckled a bit. "I see you are not one of the 'I don't hit girls' bandwagon. That is good, no holding back from you I assume."

"No way, I have fought plenty of women who are a hell of a lot scarier than you. No way would I hold back or back down."

The wind blew from outside into the guild hall, blowing the alchemist's long blonde braid and the mage's red hair. "So the guild does not get destroyed, why don't we take it to the back."

"Fine by me," Ed said. Everyone piled out of the guild and formed a huge circle around the two fighters. "Ok, the first fighter to be knocked out or unable to continue is declared the loser. No low bows, but everything else is ok."

The wind begin to howl as the fight was getting close to its beginning. "I hope you don't mind if I use my sword. I know you do not have any weapons on you. That is your disadvantage against me." She said confidently. Erza uses her requip to pull out a sword. The crowd ohed and ahed as Erza made the sword appear out of no where.

"I might not have weapons at the ready, like you do," Ed replied. He then clapped his hands together and touched the ground. Blue lightning sparked as he then began pulling out his signature spear from the ground. He spun it around all fancy, gaining appeal from the crowd as well. "But what is the point of carrying out junk like yours when I can easily make it from things around me."

"This is going to be such an awesome fight." Lucy said in the crowd. "Who do you think is going to win?"

"Erza obviously." Elfman answered. "She is more of a man than Ed."

"Yea, Erza is going to mop the floor with him!" Natsu added. "I like the guy, he is really chill, but he is no match for Erza. When this is done, I am going to challenge her."

"You know Ed kicked your ass when you two fought. If he loses to Erza, what makes you think you can beat her if you can't even beat Ed?" Gray commented.

"SHUT IT GRAY! Erza is going to win, and I will beat her, proving I am better, right Happy?"

"Aye sir!" replied the blue cat.

"I would not count Edward out so quickly." Mirajane said. "He was able to flip Erza when he first got here. We all know she is an expert in hand-to-hand combat, and even in his terrible condition, Ed was able to outwit her in the small skirmish they had. Not only that, he was able to use your attack, Natsu, and Gray's to create an explosion to serve as a get-a-way. If it was not for Mystogan and master showing up when they did, he might not be here right now. He has a very sharp mind, being able to plan out his moves and expertly perform them."

Makarov then appeared from out of the crowd. "Ok, fighters get ready…"

Ed and Erza both gripped their weapons tightly, waiting for the ok to finally begin what was thought of by the other guild members as the "Fight of the Decade".

"BEGIN!" Makarov yelled, cueing the cheers of the onlookers.

Just as Makarov finished, Erza charged at Ed with speed he has not seen since fighting Wrath. Just as Ed set up his spear for defense, Erza was right on top of him, swinging her sword at the boy. Ed was just able to put up his spear to block her attacks. She relentlessly swung one blow after another until Ed pushed her away with his spear and backing away from her, creating distance. "What's the matter, Ed?" Erza said, taunting the alchemist. "Am I too much for you to handle?"

Ed then laughed a bit. "Not at all." he replied with a smile, taking off his red coat. "In fact, you remind me of someone I knew who was even faster than you. I will admit, I did not expect that." Ed then gripped his spear and charged at the scarlet mage, swinging his spear countless times at her. She was able to block every attack he dealt, and with little trouble. Is he trying to trick me? Erza thought to herself as she effortlessly blocked Ed's attacks.

Ed then went down and tried to swing at her from below. She jumped in the air, expertly dodging his attack. She did not realize though, as Ed went down, he clapped his hands and touched the ground, creating a trap for her so when she jumped, a hand from the ground grabbed her and swung her down, forming into a mound of hard dirt with a few little holes the size of a pencil around it.

Ed then grinned, holding the spear in his right hand he then snapped his fingers on his left hand. A spark flew from the snap, flying into the hole and erupting into a giant flame. Ed thought he had her with this attack and put his spear back into the ground. "I do not need this anymore." he said, putting the spear back.

The guild members were quiet with shock and fear. Ed walked away from the mound when a voice spoke up. "You thought it would be that easy."

Ed turned around to see a sword cutting a hole through the mound. The carved dirt then fell over, revealing Erza in a new outfit. She did have scratches on her, with very little blood dripping out. Her hair was now in two pigtails and wearing armor that was orange, red, and black. "My Flame Empress armor neutralized your flames, making then uneffective against me."

Ed was shocked that she was able to requip so quickly, and that she was able to outwit him. However, Ed had something else going through his head. Man, she is good. Not only at fighting but she is pretty cute… WAIT WHAT AM I THINKING?!

Suddenly a flash came from Erza as she requipped into a new set of armor. It was black with wings and came with a huge spiked sword matching the outfit. "Now, I am going to get serious. Purgatory Armor should do the trick."

Erza then began her onslaught, swinging her sword at Ed, who dodged at the last minute. He clapped his hands and ran them over his arm, creating his signature blade that Natsu, Gray, Happy, and Lucy knew about. He kept the black jacket from ripping so no one else would find out about his metal arm.

Erza then aiming her attacks, swinging down on Edward with almost malice intent. Ed did his best to block most of her attacks. However, Erza was able to get a few hits in, just slicing Eds left cheek and left arm. Just then, Ed clapped his hands together and grabbed her sword with his automail arm. Sparks flew as the sword then exploded into pieces, creating a smokescreen.

Ed then backed out, trying to find her. Where did that bitch go? Ed thought. I hate using Scar's technique. It feels so unnatural, but what else was I supposed to do?

Suddenly, the crowd gasped as they spot Erza. She was in her Heaven's Wheel Armor, flying above an unsuspecting Edward. She already had 30 swords circling around her when Ed finally looked up and saw her. "Take this, Ed! Circle Sowrd!" The blades she summoned then circled around her with blazing speed. Suddenly, they began to fly at Edward one at a time. Ed tried to get out of the way, but a sword would land right in front of him, preventing his escape (sometimes even cutting him) and drawing up dust, creating a smokescreen. Soon he was surrounded by 29 of the blades, with the last one coming at him and barely any room to dodge. Damn her! I can't dodge! What do I do?

Erza who was looking down in the smokescreen could not see exactly what was going on, but knew what happened. "Looks like I win." She said.

The crowd tried to see what was happening to Ed, for the dust prevented any indication. Suddenly, a loud noise echoed throughout the area. Everyone got quiet and waited to see what happened. Erza wore a confused face, wondering what happened as well. The smoke began to clear and the area where Ed was became slowly visible. The swords that surrounded Ed were now just barely visible. Erza, feeling confident that Ed was knocked out and out of breath from the fight, flew down to the ground, making the 29 swords that were in the circle disappear. "Now, to get back my favorite sword from that naïve child." Erza said triumphantly.

She walked towards the area when she stopped suddenly with a trembling look on her face. From her position, she was able to see what happened to Ed, though what she saw was something she did not expect. "What? How is that possible?" she said out loud in a scared voice.

"What happened?" Lucy asked, scared herself.

"Don't tell me… did she kill him?"

Makarov, who finally also saw what happened, changed his expression from fear to concern. "Look."

Everyone looked into the cloudy area. A wind came in and blew the dust preventing the fight to be seen from obstructing the view anymore. However, what was revealed to the onlookers was scarry enough to make some of them scream. The only people who were not as scared as the others were Natsu, Happy, Lucy, Gray, Mirajane, and Makarov.

"How is that possible?" Erza again said, scared at what she was seeing.

Ed stood there, panting from both tiredness and relief. Ed stood there, with a few new cuts on him. However, that was not the vision that scared everyone. Everyone could not stop starring at the sword that went right through Ed's right arm.

"How are you not bleeding? How are you not screaming in pain?" Erza asked, not enraged. "ARE YOU A DEMON SENT BY PHANTOM LORD OR NOT? ANSWER ME!"

Ed looked around at the guild members watching the fight. He realized now he could not hide his secret from them anymore. "Looks like I have to confess." he finally said, pulling the sword out of his arm and throwing it back to Erza.

Erza got even angrier with that comment. "SO YOU ARE FROM –"

"Before you say that: no I am not." Ed interrupted. "However, there is something I am hiding from everyone. Since everyone here is GOING to be my guildmates when I beat you, they should know at least one of my secrets."

Ed then began to unbutton his black jacket and undid his white shirt he had under it. He then, in one quick motion, removed his clothes, being bare chested. The crowd, minus Ed's friends in Fairy Tail gasped as they saw Ed's right arm was fake, revealing that the metal port went up to his shoulder along with the gruesome scars. He then rolled up his left pant leg, revealing his fake left leg that went up to just past his knee. Erza's face went from anger and hate to now fear and pity. What happened to him that he ended up like this?

"I do not care what pity you have for me, but this is going to end." Ed then said, clapping his hands and running his left hand over his fake arm, forming a blade.

Erza then smiled. She found a new respect for the alchemist. "Even in your condition, even in the shape you are in now, you continue to fight. However, it IS time to end this." Erza then requiped on an armor that was pink with many wing shaped decorations. She wielded a pair of identical swords, sporting large and decorated hand-guards reminiscent each of a pair of wings, and with the blades protruding near the hilts to house additional decorative motifs. "This is my Arumadura Fairy Armor, the strongest armor I have."

"Fine, let's finish this." Ed said, now with a serious look on his face.

The two then resumed the fight, charging into each other. Ed and Erza swung at each other, trying to get the upper hand. Ed has having a little difficulty dealing with two swords. He tried watching her movements to predict when to try to disarm her. Finally, when she lounged out with one of her swords, Ed slid to the side and kicked her hand, knocking the blade out and far away from them.

Erza then swung with her one sword at Ed, trying to get him to trip up. However, h Ed's monkey like mobility prevented him from tripping. Suddenly, in a quick motion, Ed blocked one of Erza's swings and lounged at her, hitting her chest armor. Ed hit it with enough force to at least break it, not stab her. However, Ed did not expect that the armor would not even be scratched. Erza then went to swing at Ed, who dodged the attack and backed away.

"What, surprised my armor is perfectly fine? I said it was the strongest armor I had." Erza said. "It is like the Ultimate Shield for my offense."

Damn, that armor is hard. Ed thought. He began to feel an aching in his right arm. Damn, I forgot to take a look at my automail from yesterday after my fight with Natsu. I need to find a way to get past that armor, but it is too hard. It is like an Ultimate Sheild. Suddenly, Ed got flooded with memories of his fight with Greed, the homunculus who also said they had an Ultimate Shield. He remembered how he was able to weaken it and get the upper hand. "Yea, that might be the Ultimate Shield, but there is a way to break it." Ed said, with a plan already in motion.

"I would like to see that." Erza spoke up.

The two then charged at each other again, swinging at each other with the last bit of strength they each had left. Sparks flew from Ed's blade and Erza's sword connecting. They sped up as the skirmish continued, trying to outlast the other. However, their durability was an even match, something both opponents did not expect. I just need to wait for the perfect moment to strike. Ed thought. Come on… come on…

Erza kept swinging at Ed, who was now being more defensive. Erza then raised her sword for a swing from above. NOW! Ed thought.

Ed then clapped his hands and pushed Erza away by her armor. She did not realize what he did and charged at Ed. Ed clapped his hand and put his blade away but gave him spiked knuckles. "Fairy Pierced Sword!" Erza yelled as she charged at Ed.

She swung at Ed with all her might, only to be dodged at the last second. Then, she over swung, leading to an opening. "HAAAAAA!" Ed screamed as he punched Erza in the stomach. The armor she had on shattered into pieces.

She flew to the ground, letting go of her sword when she hit the ground. She was in shock that Ed was able to break her armor. Just as she was getting up, something shined in her eye. It was Ed, holding her sword from her Arumadura Fairy Armor, pointing at her neck and his left leg holding her down. Ed smiled, looking down at his opponent. "That was an amazing fight, but it looks like I win."

Erza wanted to swing his leg off her, but she had no more energy. She smiled back at the boy. "Looks like I did."

All of Fairy Tail stood in absolute shock, starring at the alchemist wo triumphed over their beloved Titania. Makarov cleared his throat and spoke up. "Erza is unable to continue the fight. The winner and new Fairy Tail member is Edward Elric!"'

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