Dragon Slayer
Disclaimer: I don't own Fairy tail
"Speaking"
'Thoughts'
"Magic"
Last time
"It is dear. The moment you exhausted all of your magic" Elione replied a sad smile on her face as Erza dashed towards her swinging her blade haphazardly as Elione just jump to the side to avoid Erza who stumbled forward. "to think that I have to use this on you" Elione leapt forward and spun around slamming on the ground creating an explosion that launched Erza into the air as she followed through with two powerful strikes sending Erza higher in the air. After landing on the ground she jumps up in the air until she is above Erza. Erza stopped in midair trapped in the middle of two magic seals above her twenty different bladed weapons revolving around her as Elione hovered above Erza after raising her sword skyward "Lost Imperial Arts! Divine Crusade" she saw her mother grab the axe and strike her with it moving faster and faster with every weapon she grabs before delivering one powerful blow from her sword sending Erza crashing back to earth. Elione pointed her sword at Erza as all weapons rained down.
"ERZA!" Natsu shouted as he jumped out of the bushes his clothes in ruins. Just in time as the weapons reached her.
"Natsu?" was Erza last words before she was enveloped in white light as another explosion rocked the area.
CHAPTER 9: Getting close
"Erza, Erza wake up! We need to get out of here. I managed to put a slip on the old man and your mom" Erza woke up to find a very beaten up Natsu sitting beside her. His left eye swollen to the point it covered his eye, his ever present vest and scarf gone; his right arm seemed to be dangling on the side and add that to the numerous cuts and bruises all over his body. She tried to reach his face only to flinch as a white hot pain erupted from her left arm as she remembered her injury during her fight with her mother.
"Don't move. You barely survived your mothers attack" She tried to speak but found she couldn't. "Hey Erza… when we get back" Natsu looked away and swallowed the lump in his throat a blush staining his cheeks "would you like to go out with me…I-I have s-something important to say to you" She tried to reply a blush also on her face. Still unable to find her voice she did the next best thing by placing her hand on his cheeks and making him look her way as she nodded and gave him the best smile she has.
"Well let's go. Before they find us" Natsu grinned as Erza nodded looking down smiling as he tried to help her stand up. Until something wet stained her cheeks. She used her uninjured arm to check what it was.
Blood
She looked up to see Natsu unmoving his eye has lost its light a sword sticking from his chest where his heart is. A tall figure stood behind him and withdrew the blade from his chest as he fell into the ground beside her in a heap. A puddle of blood started to pool around his lifeless body as the figure is joined by another their faces obscured by the light behind them.
"Such a waste" the figure swung her sword to clean off the blood, kneeling beside Natsu's lifeless body to close his visible eye as she stood up and looked at Erza. "This wouldn't have happened if he didn't fight back and tried to escape with you. Don't worry I'll make sure he gets a proper service but for now. It's time to announce your return" Elione stepped forward revealing herself to her daughter who's staring at the body beside her unmoving.
Erza stared at Natsu unmoving as the blood continued to pool around his body soaking her blue skirt and the ground below in bright scarlet not hearing anything her mother as she felt detached to the world. Not believing that his dead and that he'll wake up and tell her it was just a joke, she hesitantly reached for his body and upon touching his cold cheek she realized something.
And she screamed…
XOXOXOXO
Erza shot up from her bed sweating as tears freely poured out from her eyes. She continued to cry as she pulled her knees close to her chest and wrapped her uninjured arm around it as she continues to sob. Erza couldn't make out if it was a dream or not losing consciousness immediately after seeing Natsu and using the remaining of her magic to reinforce her orbiting shields to block the attack. She blamed herself for bringing him along to his death as she continued to cry. She was roused from the dark thoughts as the sound of laughter from the person who killed Natsu, her Natsu permeated the surrounding as raged consumed her being and re-equipped a sword.
Elione opened the door to her daughter's room just in time to see Erza rushed towards her a sword aimed at her, and just as she immediately opened the door she closed it and looked at the two people behind her.
"Is it me or is my daughter trying to kill me?" Elione asked
"I'm afraid I didn't see your highness" Tanaka sincerely replied not really seeing anything since she blocked his view of the room.
"Erza kill you? That's nonsense" Natsu replied as he moved past her to open the door at the same time as the tip of the sword shot out from the door a few centimeters from his face as others joined it's brother, thankful for the door in front of him. "This is one tough door"
"I'm going to kill you mother for killing Natsu" Erza shouts from behind the door as the three stared at each other looking very confused.
"Uh? Erza… last time I checked I'm still alive" Natsu shouts back and he heard a gasp. The sword was pulled back and he saw Erza up after three days of being unconscious. The door opened and before he knew it he was tackled to the ground by a sobbing Erza clutching on his vest as if her life depended on it as he gently patted her on the head trying calm the hysterical Titania.
"Erza I'm glad that you missed me and all but…" Erza looked up her eyes bloodshot from crying for sometime waiting for his reply. "You're heavy" she lowers her head and peeled herself off Natsu who got up dusting himself. "Thanks Erza, you readably need to lay off those sweets. You'll end up ballooning like a whale" a fist immediately connected on his face sending him flying face first on the opposite wall before sliding down on the floor unconscious.
"Insensitive idiot" Erza said through clench teeth. "Mother" she greeted with a little edge in her voice, while her mother just sighed.
"I guess I deserved that. Let's talk inside shall we" Elione asked as Erza nodded composing herself from her little episode earlier.
"Explain" Erza said simply as she sat on her bed her look impassive but not letting her guard down.
"Well to put it simply. It was a test" Erza's look still remained as Elione sighed again "you're not making it easier you know, I just wanted to test your powers and to know if you really love that place as much as you said and the people there care for you as much as you care for them, so I had to threaten Natsu's life and asked Tanaka to lie to him, and from what transpired three days ago I'm convinced that you are in good hands" Elione finished as Erza's face relaxed a little as she sighed at what her mother said made sense as she would have done the same.
"Fine I understand, but tell me what you would do if Natsu did accept Tanaka's lie and left me here" Erza asked as her mother just started to play with her locks again.
"simple really, I'll ask you if still want to return to them after you wake up and if you say 'yes' then go back even if I don't want you staying with people who would just leave you if offered the chance. You're old enough to make decisions on your own" Elione offered a smile "because parents can't dictate what their children can do, they can only watch and tell them the consequences of their decision and hope they make the right choices" Elione finished a warm smile on her face that made Erza relax.
"But tell me who was in that photo of my so called fiancé. He seems familiar somehow" Erza asked as her mother looked at her amused.
"Oh don't tell me you like the guy" Elione giggled as Erza growled "its Tanaka when he was your age. I didn't know you like them old" Elione snickered as Erza threw her pillow at her mother who simply caught it with one hand and gently placed on the floor.
"But what about your communication with Tanaka with the lacrima" Elione took out the same lacrima as last time. Erza looked at her mother strangely but she has a strange feeling that she was tricked again.
"Tanaka get me some tea" the lacrima glowed and Tanaka's face appeared and nodded before disappearing again as the real Tanaka is standing by her mother doing nothing. "This is a recording lacrima that activates with my voice showing Tanaka nodding to whatever I supposedly asked or ordered neat, huh? I use it on those silly noblemen who won't stop pestering me. Besides Tanaka never leaves my side his my personal aide you know" Elione stated "so want to talk about why you tried to chop my head off my shoulders earlier"
"I had a dream" Elione raised an eyebrow "it was so vivid. I could still feel how cold his hand went when he died" Erza trembled at the memory "apparently after I passed out he fought you two and saved me and after deciding to leave our current spot that's when…" Elione held her hand a gave it a gentle squeeze "I felt something warm on my cheeks and when I looked up a sword is sticking out his chest and it was you who killed him" Erza sobbed as Elione embraced her daughter feeling guilty for tricking her.
"I'm sorry dear. I never meant to hurt you. Please don't cry" Elione whispered soothing word and apologies as she embraced her only daughter as Tanaka smiled over the two.
"WHAT THE HELL ERZA! That hurts!" Natsu barges into the room not noticing what's happening until he saw all the occupants stares at him. "Ok? I think I'll go back later"
"Wait! Tsu-chan stay here I have some important business to attend to" Elione called out as Natsu stopped in the door. She bid farewell to her daughter and promised to talk more later on. "Please stay here and take of my daughter will you Tsu-chan" Natsu nodded and they left.
XOXOXOXO
He sat beside Erza who leaned her head on his shoulder as he wrapped his arm around her slender waist as they basked in the silence. Natsu took a glance at Erza whose eyes are closed a serene look on her normally stoic façade. She looked so fragile, so different from her usual tough exterior and bossy attitude. Sure he couldn't stand her most of the time but he wouldn't want her any other way. That's when he decided to make sure to protect her and ensure he wouldn't see her cry again unconsciously tightening his embrace as the strange urge to protect the beautiful woman beside him took over his being as the person she could always rely on.
'I'll protect you Erza…'
XOXOXOXO
After Natsu sat beside her she immediately leaned on his shoulder. The warmth he always generates helps drive away the bad dream confirming that she was awake, that this is reality and not a dream. But something inside her was telling her to not continue as the fear of losing Natsu ate at her. The dream reminded her of the fear of losing those really close to her heart as it was reinforced by her defeat from her mother. Sad thoughts started to circulate inside her head until Natsu tightened his embrace a silent promise to protect her with everything he has.
'Thank you… Natsu'
XOXOXOXO
"So…want to talk about it?" Natsu started
"No…maybe some other time" Erza replied not moving from her position eyes still closed as another silence passed by the two.
"Hungry?" Natsu asked again but before Erza could reply a 'No' her stomach beat her to it by making its hunger known. Natsu tried to hold his laughter as she glared at him though the effect was lost through the blush in her face. "Come on, let's go, I just found a nice coffee shop downtown and they serve the best sweets" he informed her while flashing a grin.
A few minutes later they were now walking towards downtown hand in hand much to Erza joy and embarrassment at the people that would openly look at the couple walking down the street. She is wearing a yellow sundress that fit loosely around her slender form that's held by two straps on her shoulders and ending just above her knees, strap on sandals and a big sunhat that covered her shoulders. She had her head down looking on the road and stealing glances at her pink haired companion who would grin if he catches her and she would frown feigning annoyance and look back on the road smiling when her face is obscured by her hat.
"So is your arm any better?" Natsu asked as Erza flexes her left arm. She would occasionally wince in pain but nothing more as the terrible gash that she acquired vanished as if she never got it in the first place.
"It still hurts but manageable" Erza replied coolly "What happened to your normal clothes?" she asked liking his new look.
"Well I kind of destroyed it when I was fighting the old man. Burnt it to a crisp" Natsu replied casually as he wore a white button up shirt with a black vest and his trade mark scarf over it, black pants and shoes finished the look.
"Burn your clothes?" Erza asked finding it strange that his clothes weren't fire retardant. He is a walking furnace.
"Believe it or not, they do, my clothes only become fireproof as long as I wear them" Natsu said simply as they continued to walk towards their destination.
"Natsu…" Erza started still looking on the road.
"Hmm?" Natsu hummed still looking forward.
"Why did you come back?" Erza asked looking at him.
"You know I couldn't leave without you Erza" He replied smiling brightly at her making her blush at his honest answer. The way he said those words made her heart jump and even though what he said was different from what she was thinking. She had to keep a firm hold on her being to stop herself from jumping the man in front of her kissing him for all his worth. "You sick or something. You're face is red Erza"
"N-N-No I'm fine. Let's keep moving" she stuttered and looked away while Natsu just shrugged his shoulders and continued their walk unaware that someone is following them from the shadows.
XOXOXO
They arrived at the shop Natsu was talking about and took a seat in one of the outside table as they watched the pedestrians walk by. Erza ordered her favorite cheesecake and iced tea as Natsu did the same as she glared daggers at the retreating form of the waitress that openly tried to get Natsu's attention.
"What's wrong Erza? You look like you're about to kill the girl" Natsu asked as Erza looked down grumbling about 'stupid Dragon Slayers' and 'scheming waitresses'.
"Tell me Natsu. What did you do when I was out?" Erza asked totally ignoring his question as Natsu inwardly rolled his eyes.
'Typical' "not much really I was practically locked in your room with you waiting for you to wake up" Natsu said simply as he just stared at Erza, his head resting on the palm of his left hand.
"I-I see" she stuttered again at his stare "but why didn't I saw you when I woke up?" she asked after calming her nerves.
"well, I was supposed to be training for just an hour and kind of lost track of time and ended up getting fetched by your mother and the old man" Natsu replied sheepishly scratching his cheeks looking away. "Oh the foods here"
The waitress simply handed Erza her order while she bends low enough to give Natsu a view of her alluring cleavage and a bright yet seductive smile as she handed him his order. "Here you go handsome" winking at him before she left ignoring the deathly aura emanating from Titania.
"I'm going to strangle that woman" Erza whispered through clenched teeth as she took a bite from her order. "This is good" she took another "this is, this is amazing I've never tasted something this good" as Erza practically wolfed down her food before ordering another one.
"I told you they're great" Natsu grinned as he too started though at a more moderate pace than Erza. Five plates later Erza was done and released a contented sigh as she leaned back on her chair until she realized Natsu is staring at her again. "Is there something on my face?" Erza asked blushing as Natsu leaned over the table and took the stray morsel from the side of her mouth and ate it turning Erza much like her last name 'Scarlet'.
"You know… you eat like a kid" Natsu said with a smirk enjoying Erza's flustered face as he move his leg to avoid the kick she sent his way while sticking his tongue out. It was not every day he could make fun of Erza and get away unscathed.
"S-s-shut up!" she stuttered again annoyed at how easy he made her blush and how often he made her blush in a short period of time. "How come you only ate one?" Erza asked trying to change the subject.
"I'm not really much for sweets; we only came here because you like sweets and cheesecake" Natsu said simply not realizing the effect of his words on Erza as she had another blushing fit.
"You didn't have to…Natsu" Erza mumbled feeling not much herself due to the man in front of her. Unable to keep her emotions in check like she normally would but she really didn't mind.
"Don't mention it" a Cheshire like grin appeared on his face as he continued "besides it's not like you always get to see the great Titania Erza become a blushing and stuttering mess" he dodged another kick under the table. "You're cute when you blush like that" Erza's blush turned into a deeper hue as she tried again and miss. "Getting cuter Erza" Natsu teased laughing at her expense.
"Immature idiot!" Erza huffed making her luscious chest bounce before crossing her arms under it looking away. Having lived with the pink haired Dragon Slayer allowed Erza to somehow read his actions and she smiled inwardly. It was only a fraction of a second but she saw him stare at her breast and a small discernable blush dusted his cheeks. She glanced at him a smirk visible in her features as Natsu gulped not liking where the situation is going. Erza's smirk never left her face as she leaned forward crossing her arms over the table flashing him a view of her impressive cleavage being pressed together by her arms and stared at him flashing him a patient smile. 'Two can play that game'
Natsu swallowed the lump forming in his throat, licked his suddenly dry lips and felt his clothes unbearably uncomfortable, tugging his shirt by the collar. He tried to turn away but his body won't obey him as his eyes drank in the marvelous sight, it was like he was staring at a goddess, her scarlet hair nicely framing her face, soulful brown orbs that showed off her emotions that she always hide with her mask, her lips that held a patient smile wondering what it would feel against his, his eyes trailed her jaw line to the smooth expanse of skin of her neck and shoulders as he wondered what they would feel and taste like against his exploring mouth, her collarbone that he found unbearably irresistible, the creamy white skin in contrast with the black lacy material underneath her yellow sundress, her large breast almost threatening to spill out from their confines taunting him to touch them as he remembered his dream, opening and closing his hand to rekindle the felling. His grip on the chair's arm tightened as Erza lifted her cold drink and placing it against her cheek releasing an appreciative moan that only he could hear, but what really took his attention was the drop of moisture that trailed down her neck to her collarbone before disappearing into her inviting cleavage. To focused on Erza's breast that he didn't notice the victorious smirk and the small trickle of blood from his nose. Natsu swallowed another lump that formed in his throat as Erza stood up leaned over the table showing him more of her marvelous cleavage as they drew closer towards him. She pinched his nose just enough to stave off the bleeding, her face mere centimeters from his, her scent overloading his senses unable to move much to Erza's delight.
"Naughty, naughty, Natsu, I never knew you were such a pervert. But if you're nice…I might let you touch them again only this time you're awake and I'm willing" Erza whispered in a low and sultry voice. Pulling back she smirked at the wide eyed Natsu sporting a blush that would put a tomato to shame. She flicked him in the forehead snapping him out of his Erza induced state as she laughed at his dumbfounded look as he realized he just got tricked.
"Damn it Erza! That's cheating" Natsu grumbled trying to rein in his hormones that got out of whack due to a certain snickering woman in front of him.
"Oh? I didn't know we we're playing a game?" Erza asked a smug look in her face as he continued to grumble about 'annoying redheads'
"One day Erza I'm gonna get back at you and when I do. I'm going to chain you to a bed and do all kinds of stuff on you" Natsu shot back as she blushed at the countless implications of his statement a lecherous grin appeared on his face. His eyes roamed over her as she crossed her arms over her breast turning to her side glaring at Natsu with a massive blush. 'Oh yeah I'm going to tickle you until you cry laughing and beg me to stop'
"Pervert!"
"Tease!"
"Idiot!"
"Stone face!"
They threw baseless accusations at each other leaning over the table until they were a few inches apart. Their faces a look of hate for each other, glaring at the person in front of them as several customers and passersby waited for the violent outcome of the lovers spat. A long silence ascended as the two glared at each other until the two broke out laughing like there was a very funny joke that was passed between the two and everyone was left out. The crowd dispersed losing interest.
"Say Natsu…" Erza asked as she finally stopped laughing and has Natsu's attention. "How did you defeat Tanaka? He was a former general"
"Oh that. To tell you the truth my chances of winning was pretty slim" Erza raised an eyebrow "but I realized that I have to see you no matter what" Natsu said simply making her blush again as she thought that she might really be sick as it was impossible to blush this many times in a short period of time.
"Thank you Natsu. For coming back" Erza thanked him a warm smile on her face making Natsu blush in return.
"y-yeah, don't sweat it" Natsu looked away to stop himself from blushing from her smile. "So after I…" Natsu began.
FLASHBACK
He was panting heavily from his exertion, his vest gone and his body covered in bruises while opponent stood a few feet away staring calmly at him. The fight much to Natsu's dismay was one sided as every attack he unleashed is easily countered with ruthless efficiency and twice the power he could muster.
"Give up?" Tanaka asked calmly watching Salamander catch his breath.
"Shut up! I'm going to save Erza, Fairy Tail is her home and I know she doesn't want to stay here" Natsu shouts back his determination not wavering in the slightest his flames responding to his will.
"Who are you to decide what the princess wants? Tell me what the princess means to you Salamander and depending on your answer if I'll let you live or die" Tanaka asked his voice cold and his gaze seemed to bore to his soul.
"She's our nakama, our family. She's important to me and I would gladly risk my life for her" Natsu replied without a second thought a small smile appeared on Tanaka's face as Natsu catapulted himself towards Tanaka his body engulfed in flames. "Crimson Fire Dragon Fist" unleashing a barrage of punches creating explosions with each hit as Tanaka did his best to block the assault until a well placed punch in the gut sends him flying into a large boulder. He didn't have time to move as amidst the cloud of dust and debris Natsu appeared delivering a powerful punch destroying the boulder where his embedded as Natsu continued delivering a flurry of blows ending with a strong kick to his chin sending him upward "Crimson Exploding Blade" stretching his arms, he spun around as the flaming whips battered Tanaka's body as countless explosion erupted every time they made contact. Tanaka's unconscious body landed a few feet away smoke coming from his body the massive wall of earth crumbling in time with its creators defeat.
"Sorry old man but I'm busting Erza out of here" Natsu quickly ran towards the other battle's direction as quickly as his tired body could carry him, the thought of losing Erza didn't sit well with him.
"ERZA!" he shouts as he gets into the clearing in time with the massive explosion by Elione's attack. As the dust cleared he saw Erza standing in the middle her shields created a dome of energy that protected her from the blast as she slowly fell into the ground unconscious. Natsu immediately ran towards Erza until he got sucked into the ground with only his head sticking out.
"I'm sorry your highness. Master Natsu managed to render me unconscious" Tanaka apologized appearing out of the forest.
"let me go" Natsu roared "I thought you were her mother, why did you hurt her?" he struggled trying to get out of his confinement as Elione re-equipped back to her dress and picked up her daughter with utmost care, guilt written in her usually playful face confusing Natsu.
"I'm sorry Natsu. But I just want to know how much does Fairy Tail mean to her and how much she means to you" Elione replied sadly as she handed Erza to Tanaka who immediately tended to Erza's wounds. "And based on the fact that you managed to knock him out means you really care for my daughter. Tell me Natsu do you love my daughter that you would risk your life and come here" Elione giggled at Natsu as his face just went through different expressions in quick succession from angry, to confused, understanding, and finally shock and embarrassment from the question blabbering nonsense about why would someone fall in love with Erza enumerating the countless faults he could find while blushing brightly.
"I guess love is too strong for a word huh?" Elione flicked Natsu in the forehead quickly getting his attention "do you like my daughter then Natsu?"
"What! Like I said why would someone like…" he didn't get to finish as he got flicked in the forehead again.
"I already heard that. I'm not asking about someone's opinion, I want yours and besides you never denied liking my daughter" she stopped him from talking by sending him a glare that only Erza could make "You said someone not I. so please tell me I won't tell my daughter anything. This will be our secret until you tell her yourself"
'Damn! Do I really like Erza?' he thought furiously as he remembered the times where he enjoyed her company or her smiles reserved only for him and only one answer came back. "I guess I do like Erza" Natsu admitted even before team Natsu and his new living arrangements, he knew he already like her though he wouldn't admit it. She was one of the first that welcomed him to the guild, offered to teach him to read and write again, would offer her lap if he gets queasy during travels and basically everything his not. He finally realized why he couldn't admit or even think of liking Erza, she is his rival and nothing more. Someone he wants to beat and show her that he wasn't the same clueless kid that she met. But someone she could rely on to protect her and everyone.
"I see still confused huh?" Natsu nodded "it is ok; just take your time to explore your feelings for my daughter. But don't take too long or you might lose her in the process" Elione offered a smile that turned into a smirk "and when you figured it out, make sure to give me lots of grandchildren ok" Natsu made choking and gagging sounds while blushing profusely as Elione laughed at his expense as he was shot out of the ground and landed on his butt. After healing Erza they got up and leave.
'But what about Mira?' Natsu thought as they slowly walked back stealing glances on Erza.
FLASHBACK END
"I see… you've become strong Natsu" Erza took in the information Natsu gave her as he omitted the part about his conversation with her mother.
"Of course I'm strong and your next on my list we still haven't finished that duel of ours" Natsu exclaimed while Erza just smiled and nodded. "Could you wait here for a minute I'm just gonna go to the washroom"
Erza nodded as Natsu went inside the shop to go and take a leak. After he disappeared inside Erza took her fork and threw it at the customer a table away from them, the person holding a newspaper with two eyeholes in it. The person reading the newspaper simply moves its head to the side and dodged the projectile and acted as if nothing happened as Erza stood up and stomped towards said person.
"What the hell are you doing here mother?" Erza asked ripping the newspaper from her mother's grasp.
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"I'm sorry but I don't know you" the person looked at Erza through her sunglasses before taking out another newspaper to read. Erza quickly pulled the newspaper and threw it on the ground as the person stood up. She has shoulder length ebony hair, wearing a black suit straining to contain her chest, black pants and heels. "Hey! I was reading that"
"I'm going to ask again. What. Are. You. Doing. Here?" Erza growled each word. She was about to walk away when Erza removed her wig revealing bright scarlet hair much like hers and sat the woman down.
"How did you know it was me? It was my babies that gave me away huh?" Elione asked pressing her 'babies' towards her daughter who blushed feeling a little inadequate about her own. "Don't worry dear they'll grow to be just as healthy as mine, It's in the blood and besides you're already ahead of me in the size department when I was your age"
"I see. But what are doing here? Are spying on us?" Erza asked not wanting her day with Natsu spoiled.
"Spying? Please why would I spy on you? If I want to I could have Natsu just like that" Elione snapped her fingers to emphasize her point while Erza just rolled her eyes. "I was merely observing the two of you" she replied coolly.
"Then you are spying!" Erza ground out.
"Uh-uh I'm observing not spying you're mixing the words up" Erza face palmed at her mother's persistence.
"Fine! Could you please stop observing us and do something else and leave" Erza pleaded holding on the last few strands of restraint she has for the woman.
"ok-ok I'll leave" Elione let out a disappointed sigh "and I haven't finished my cheesecake" and with that final comment she left looking disappointed with Erza returning to her table. "Well I guess his making a move" Elione whispered to herself a small smile present on her face as she made her way back to the castle.
XOXOXO
"So where's your mother?" Natsu asked taking his seat as Erza merely looked at him curiously before he tapped his nose.
"She said she has something important to do and left" Erza said simply leaving out the part that they were being stalked by her mother.
"I see" Natsu looked thoughtful for a moment "did she tell you anything?" Erza quirked an eyebrow as Natsu offered her a shaky smile.
"No" Natsu let out a sigh of relief which intrigued Erza "are you hiding something Natsu?" her suspicion clearly written in her voice.
"N-n-no why would say that? I'm not hiding anything" Natsu shrank in his chair in fear as Erza seemed to grow; her look practically screamed she didn't believe any of the word that came out of his mouth.
"Really? If you're hiding something tell me now!" Erza asked her tone of voice him promised great pain and suffering.
"I'm not hiding anything promise!" Natsu tried to act innocent drinking his tea. Keyword tried as he is already scouting for possible escape routes.
"Then why are you acting suspicious… tell me did you, did you, did you sleep with my mother?" Erza asked not even wanting to entertain the thought. She was out for three days and anything could happen and her mother was practically sex on legs with the way she flaunts herself on Natsu. But Natsu's reaction dispelled her fears as he sprayed his drink a small rainbow accompanying it and looked at her like she just grew two more heads.
"What the hell Erza? That's just, just, wrong, sure your mother is beautiful, sexy, funny, kind, strong, and has the biggest tits I've ever seen" Natsu dodged a kick under the table "but I'll never do that, now I can't get the image out my head" Natsu made retching noises and after a few minutes he stopped and looked at her seriously. "Besides I like somebody else" a second later his grinning again "hey let's go I heard there's a thing called a movie in this place let's go take a look"
"R-right" Erza's heart sank at what he just told her, finding the day ruined 'I guess I should have acted sooner' she thought sadly "I'm sorry Natsu, but I don't feel well, I think I'll go on ahead" Erza stood up and was about to leave when she was drag to the other direction by Natsu.
"Stop being stubborn and come with me" Natsu ordered as she put on an annoyed look somehow unable to break free of Natsu's grip "I'll take you on this movie, and all of the fun places there is to see"
"f-fine" Erza stuttered blushing. 'Bad Erza, bad Erza, his not going to do what I'm thinking, his just going to take me at this movie' she blushed again her mind strayed from the original meaning. She took a glance only for him to catch her a gave her another grin 'damn you Natsu for making me feel this way'
Arriving in front of the building where Cinema is written on a signboard with a few people lounging outside. The two looked at the titles of the movies and decided to a romantic comedy with Erza's insistence. As they entered the dimly lit cinema they noticed the white wall in the front a big difference from the darker theme of the cinema, the arrangement of the chairs resembled the one's she would find in theatres, a good three fourths of the chairs occupied as they managed to get seats near the center much to Erza's chagrin as they are surrounded by couples who aren't afraid to show their affection for one another.
A few minutes later what little lighting the room has is turned off only a source of light can be seen in a booth a few meters above the top floor. The white wall in front gained life as images appeared projected from the lone source of light in the room. Natsu found the concept of the movie strange without actual people acting on a stage but found this one much to his liking.
"Though the guy is pretty dense to not notice the girl trying to get his attention" Natsu muttered as he continued to watch the movie not noticing the irony of his words. He turned his attention towards Erza still wearing her sunhat inside the cinema luckily there was no one behind her. He leaned forward to see if she was enjoying the movie only to her whispering to someone. He looked to the seat beside her and found it was empty, he looked at her again and the seat beside her one last time before shrugging his shoulders and continued watching.
'Well isn't this kind of ironic' Erza muttered to herself some of the fun in watching the movie died out.
'you tell me, it's like watching all your attempts in a more comedic fashion, told you we should have just boozed him up and have our way with him' Erza slowly turned her head to her right shoulder to find none other than red Erza sitting comfortably while eating popcorn. 'Long time no see'
'Oh good I thought you left me and I just lost a good source of advice' Erza replied sarcasm dripping in her voice as she repressed the urge to groan.
'Don't worry just like mom; I'm always here for you' red Erza teased while Erza rolled her eyes in annoyance it was like having her mother in her shoulder.
'So? What do you want this time?' Erza asked trying to stay level headed and try not to choke the little imaginary devil in her shoulder.
'Nothing really' Erza raised a curious eyebrow but red Erza looked at her a devious smirk on her features 'I'm just proud at how you flaunt yourself to Tsu-chan, though you should have just drag him to the nearest alley and rode him than strung him along like that' Erza blushed madly at the thought and much to her dismay found the thought tempting. 'oh and I just made the calculations, and thanks to OUR mother's-' she added emphasis to the word OUR 'useful information I was able to make-out what we would look like in a few years time, wanna see?' red Erza asked wiggling her eyebrows at the blushing Erza as she stood in front of Erza floating.
'"yes" Erza blurted out 'No damn it, it was supposed to be a No'
'Good decision, even I couldn't believe how good we looked, mother would either be cursing us for trumping her beauty or have a massive boost in ego at how good our genes are' red Erza coed a cloud of smoke covered her form. Erza waited with baited breath at what she would look like as she had to pinch her nose to stop a nosebleed. She couldn't believe she's having a nosebleed from staring at her own body or what would look like in a few years. There stood red Erza in all her glory wearing a very skimpy low cut red bikini, two purple lines 4 inch across covered both of her breast joining blow her belly button covering her sex and her luscious backside, the piece of clothing barely covered her breast that seemed to make her current size equal to a prepubescent girl with red Erza's arm crossed under it adding more emphasis to its size. Another thing she noticed is how much she resembled her mother and if she didn't know any better she would've have mistaken herself for her mother aside from her soulful brown eyes, lighter shade of red and a few inches taller from her mother.
'Like what you see?' red Erza teased her voice carrying a seductive undertone to it as Erza nodded numbly 'of course you do and if Tsu-chan ever sees us like this' red Erza shivered 'he'll probably drag you to your apartment and lock you in for a month long marathon of sex' Erza too released a whimpered at the thought as she wouldn't mind doing nothing but sex for a month.
As she imagined her heated skin against his calloused palms, his exploring mouth and the hard muscles of his body pressing against her back, arms wrapped around possessively over her naked form, fondling and caressing the lovely swells of her breast, lips trailing kisses from her shoulder to her neck, nipping and licking the exposed flesh before nibbling on her ear lobe, a hand over her breast slowly reaching the hardened nub at the tip as he pinched and tweaked the sweet bundle of nerves, her cries of pleasure muffled by his lips as his tongue took over her mouth, exploring her moist cavern the burning sensation from the lack of breath numb by the intense lip lock. The hand that worshipped her breast gave one last tug on the hardened nub before it slowly slid down to her taut stomach as it dipped lower igniting small sparks along its wake as the temperature seemed to rise further. His hand reached its destination cupping her exposed sex teasing her as it stayed there motionless. Using her free hand she gripped his arm to force him to take the final step but seemed to lack the strength as she could only whimper at the lack of movement, frustration begins to rise from being held up from her much wanted release.
Releasing the lip lock, she stared at his eyes and shivered at the barely contained lust and desire behind his black orbs, his look screamed at her to beg for him to continue her pride returning staring defiantly at him a playful smirk and a calloused finger slid inside her heated sex was all it took for her to cave. Her eyes showed defeat but his expression softened and he muttered three simple words that means more to her than anything else. Tears stung her eyes at the loving gesture before it was drowned again by his lips and their overwhelming passion as his finger steadily pumped in to her moistening sex slowly building her much needed release, another finger joined in the fray as his free hand tweaked and pulled on her hardened nipple the knot in the pit of her stomach tightened, he withdraw his soaked fingers and pinched the bundle of nerves above her slit, the effects were instantaneous, she let out a guttural moan as she screamed his name as her breathing became labored like she has fought for days on end, her body jerked as Natsu held her steady, fingers digging into the skin of his arms as the beautiful woman he held rode out the orgasm.
'N-Natsu' Erza let out a breathy shudder as she glanced at Salamander with half lidded eyes. His attention still occupied by the movie as she didn't notice the blush dusting his cheeks due to the lack of light. Her attention returning to red Erza a knowing smirk on its little face still in the form of her future self, Taking a few calming breaths, her little dream still clouded her mind but not so much that she couldn't ignore it.
'Isn't there suppose to be two of you? Where's the other one' Erza asked annoyed but the person she asked only kept her smirk in place. Much to her annoyance knowing that what she just dreamed of is a shared knowledge between her and her figment of imagination.
'Sorry got distracted back there' white Erza's shaky voice is heard and she didn't have to look for her to know she's probably as red as her counterpart.
'So how was the show? Better than what she reads to pass the time huh?' red Erza asked while the white one could only clear her throat making her red counterpart grip her side laughing.
'Good some counter advice please' Erza asked as she glared at the red one who simply ignored her. But she groaned when she got a look at the white one wearing a simple blue one piece bikini that seemed a few sizes smaller for her generous figure.
"Just go away" Erza groaned in annoyance placing her face in her palm.
"Erza is there something wrong?" Natsu asked as she flinched at his hand on her shoulder.
"N-nothing" Erza stuttered as Natsu studied her for a minute before shrugging his shoulders and returning to the movie. They finished the movie without too much fanfare and made their way outside the cinema thinking of where they want to go next while commenting about the movie.
"So… where do you want to go next?" Natsu asked finishing his drink and throwing it in the trash.
"There is one place, I'd like to visit" Erza mused out loud as Natsu looked at her curiously a bad sense of foreboding struck him.
XOXOXO
"Damn we should have gone back when I had the chance" Natsu muttered taking great care for Erza not to hear. They walked along in what could be the shopping district of the city with Erza upfront while he dragged a cart stacked with Titania's purchases that varies from a few set of armors, couple dozen swords and other sharp objects, food and ingredients.
"What was that Natsu?" Erza asked looking back.
"Nothing, why do I have to drag all of this anyway it's not mine it's yours" Natsu asked tiredly while Erza stopped in mid step to look at him.
"Natsu, it's a man's job to carry the woman's shopping bags" Erza replied coolly while Natsu just groaned in dismay as Erza caught a glimpse of a weapons store and walked towards it.
"I hate shopping" Natsu sighed and followed Titania.
The trip in Erza's opinion is a success with the wide variety of items she procured as she was somehow thankful for the fact that she looked like her mother as she gained great discounts and bargains from the different stores she entered. Natsu on the other hand was more than tired dragging Erza's purchases though he too bought something for his friends back at Fairy Tail. Fish crackers for Happy, a pen for Lucy as he couldn't find celestial keys in any of the shops that they visited though he guessed due to the fact they all sell armors and weapons, a magical belt that can only be remove by a special password that he only knows for Gray seeing that he likes to strip, a nice wine for Cana, and a silver necklace with a sapphire gem for Mirajane as it reminded him of her eyes. They also took a stop at a bookstore much to Natsu's surprise as he waited in the manga section of the store while Erza disappeared deeper into the store and returned a few moments later blushing, the books she bought was the only thing she's carrying.
The next store they entered is much to his surprise a clothing store as he always imagined Erza's dresser filled with a few colorful clothes, traitors against the pairs of her white sleeveless shirts and blue skirts that she seemed to have an infinite supply of. Erza walked through the store scanning the different designs and styles and minutes later she was at the dressing room trying out the new clothes and modeling it for Natsu.
"So what do you think?" Erza asked as she spun around to show the simple black dress she wore. The dress fits perfectly around her curvaceous form ending mid thigh; the dress showed of her shoulders and a portion of her cleavage through the V-cut of the dress and finally black heels.
"Looks good on you, but it has too much black" Natsu offered before a thought hit him. 'Might as well give it now' "here try this on" he threw her a small black box which Erza caught and looked at him quizzically not really wanting to read too much into it as he merely gestured her to go on.
She opened the small box to see a silver necklace with the heartkreuze symbol attached and a ruby at its center as she stared at Natsu wanting an explanation. "I was going to give it to Happy. But I realized he wouldn't want it so I gave it to you" Natsu lied albeit lamely looking to the side as a light pink dusted his cheeks.
"Thanks Natsu, I'll treasure this" Natsu blushed again as she smiled warmly at him. The sight was so strange yet so natural to her at the same time. She wore the necklace and looked at it on the dressing room's mirror and found it a perfect fit for the dress. After trying a few more dresses she decided to pay for the ones she liked. A light blush dusted her cheeks when the female clerk commented at their cuteness as couple. But it wasn't the comment that made her blush it was the fact that Natsu didn't deny the accusation but merely grinned at the woman.
Erza's mind was a mess as they walked around the city holding hands with Natsu her free hand fingered the cross on her necklace taking glances at the man beside her. His face unreadable as he look forward ignoring the look the people gave them either due to the couple or the 12 foot high stack of crates and boxes on a cart being dragged on one hand with relative ease.
'Damn it Natsu! I thought you already like someone? Why did you give me this necklace? Did you give me this necklace so I wouldn't feel sad that you like someone else' she glared at Natsu at the last thought though he didn't seem to notice. 'But if he gave me this necklace because of that' she gasped and looked at him expectantly but with still the same results 'was I that obvious? Did he know the things I do in my room before I sleep? Was I too loud?' a thousand thoughts ran through her mind as she tried to find the reason behind the necklace. Erza noticed that they seemed to be heading to a park the one she saw from the balcony of her room in the castle as she racked her head again for his reasons and when a perverted thought crossed her mind, she immediately crushed it before it got too far.
Finding a bench the two took a seat the cart parked behind the bench. Natsu silently watched the sun made its slow decent while Erza silently fingered the trinket attached to the necklace stealing glances at the unusually quiet Natsu. Unable to take the silence she was about to start a conversation but Natsu beat her to it.
"Hey Erza wanna be my girlfriend?" Natsu decided to wing it. All of his planning of saying something nice and a long speech of why they should go out went out the drain as he realized that he wasn't much for speeches and if she declines. He really didn't want to think about it as more important matters arose and that being the loss of his hearing at Erza's rather abrupt reply.
"WHAT!" Erza screamed in shock and disbelief scaring the birds as he stared at Natsu whose hands on his ears trying to alleviate some of the pain.
"Geez Erza a simple No would have been ok" Natsu muttered ears still ringing "no need to turn me deaf" Erza immediately gathered her scattered wits when Natsu thought she didn't like the idea.
"I, I, I, no Natsu" Natsu frowned a little but tried to smile to hide the hurt "No, no, no, what I mean is why?" Erza asked lamely too happy to think of anything else.
"I like you Erza" Natsu said simply making Erza's heart swell in joy "I guess I was being stupid and dense" Erza nodded remembering the times she tried to get his attention but Natsu didn't react and just continued "I was blinded by my rivalry with you that I didn't realize the reason behind it"
"What is it?" Erza asked with baited breath staring intently at Natsu.
"That I wanted to show you that I'm not the brat you met before, I wanted to show you that I'm strong enough" he met her gaze and smiled at her "strong enough to protect someone I care dearly and that someone is you" he stood up in front of her, his smile broaden threatening to split his face in half "So Erza Scarlet all that is left is your answer, so what is-"
He never got to finish as Erza stood up and captured his lips wrapping her arms around his head, pouring in all the pent up emotions she accumulated since she started to fall for the lovable idiot in his arms. For Natsu's part it only took him a few seconds to return the kiss. His shock gave way to a strange sense happiness as he savored the kiss wrapping his arms around her waist pulling her closer to him finding her lips in his opinion a good match to his, the soft texture of her lips in contrast with his and the sweetness they seem to carry only spurred him on the as world died out around them with the only thing that mattered was the person in each other's arm. The need to breath finally won out and they pulled apart albeit reluctantly Natsu smiled at Erza who smiled back and leaned on him.
"So is that a yes?" Natsu teased as Erza playfully punched him in the arm.
"Yes, it's a yes Natsu" Erza replied smiling "let's go back" Natsu nodded as he took the cart on one hand and Erza's on the other as they walked back towards the castle closer than before.
"Say Erza wanna keep it a secret?" Natsu asked
"Sure, for how long?" Erza asked coolly as Natsu gave her an apologetic look.
"Until they find out" 'and I sort my feelings for you and Mirajane' Natsu added as an afterthought while Erza just smiled and leaned on his shoulder. As they silently walked back towards the castle just enjoying the closeness they shared.
"I guess he took my advice to heart" Elione smiled as she watched the couple from her room's balcony.
After entering the castle they were immediately greeted by Elione much to Erza's chagrin. Elione gave Natsu a knowing look which he just gave a snort and confused Erza but the moment Elione started to flirt and drag her new found boyfriend away but a firm grip on her mother's arm and a few thinly veiled threats that they both knew won't work. She conceded but the look he gave Natsu never left as he quickly dragged Erza to her room causing Elione to giggle and walk away. Arriving at her room he decided to return to his but she simply held his hand and he decided to stay for the night.
The next day when Elione walk in to their room to find the two sleeping together with Erza sleeping on Natsu's chest his arm wrapped around her waist. A smile on Erza's lips as she snuggled closer to Natsu and Elione couldn't help but smile too and she was about to leave but decided against it. Instead she gave a shocked scream rousing the two occupants and started an argument about Erza sleeping with a man in her own castle without her getting a shot at said man. While Natsu just shook his head at the mother and daughter's antics as he got up and left to change and avoid being dragged into the argument. Elione continued to annoy her even as she got out of her nightdress asking questions that kept her blushing all the time and even suggesting that she join them next to offer some helpful advice which continued until they reached Natsu's room. After having breakfast at the garden Elione told Erza that today was the day she would announce her daughters return and the next in line for the throne. Erza was about to strike an argument but Elione explained it to her first that it was simple formality and that she could still leave after the event. Erza calmed down and much to her surprise the day winded down to night where the event took place and all of the nobles and even commoners where at attendance to see the long lost daughter of their beloved emperor. Erza couldn't help but be filled with pride to see the people cheer for her and by extension her mother.
Erza also met the new generals protecting the Empire which apparently were all female. One of the generals a tall blonde with long wavy hair reaching the small of her back, red eyes wearing light shade of lipstick on her full lips and wore a decorated red jacket with black and gold trimmings that fit snuggly in her voluptuous form that rivaled her mother, black skirt just above her mid thigh and red heeled boots ending mid thigh and finally a black cape held by four gold string. Her face a mask of calmness hiding her ruthlessness and fiery attitude behind her eyes and if she remembered correctly her name was Alicia. She looked on the other general with blue hair ending on her shoulders with sea green eyes and just like the first one wore a light shade of lipstick. Unlike the first one she wore a white jacket with blue trimmings and just like the other one it was a firm fit, white skirt ending mid thigh with a small slit on the left thigh, black stockings and white zip up boots and white cape held by four gold strings. She reminded her of Mirajane with her gentle look and kind personality she remembered her as Lieri. And the last one was a strange one as her short blue hair in a mess, thick glasses hiding her eyes; she wore a gray jumpsuit, a belt around her waist where a brown pack is attached, black boots, black fingerless gloves and finally a white lab coat, a bored look on her face but a grin would occasionally appear as would look at Natsu her name was Maria.
The night was spent with getting to know the nobles which in her opinion were boring that was until Natsu had to hide under her dress causing startled gasp from the people she's forced to talk to. Reason for hiding was said woman trying to put Natsu inside a potato sack and ship him with her back to the southern mines. She has taking a liking in Natsu's Dragon Slayer magic complaining about always running out of coal for her furnaces as she found out that even though the south is filled with all sort of mines it lacked a coal mine which can only be found in the north and other than that the night was fairly enjoyable once they were alone in her room exploring the other perks in their relationship. The next two days of their stay was spent in a casino until the day they decided to return as they are now standing in front the plank of wood separating the two from the ship.
"Take care dear" Elione hugged Erza a few tears on her eyes "try to visit me okay and do write often" as she continue to smother Erza just to annoy her.
"Okay, okay I will so let go of me" Erza shove her back and conveniently enough on Natsu.
"Oh Natsu why is my daughter so cruel to me" Elione whined shedding crocodile tears while squishing his arms between her sizeable chest making him blush "you should stay here with me and will do a lot of things" she wiggled her eyebrows her voice low and sultry "very fun things, things you and I will surely…enjoy" before leaning closer to Natsu but before anything could happen Erza dragged Natsu by the arm and rushed up the ship kicking the plank of wood and ordering to set sail.
"Goodbye mother, Tanaka and thanks for everything" Erza shouts back a sincere smile on her face mirrored by her mother.
"Bye" Natsu croaked out his body draped over the railing remembering what Elione whispered before he was dragged up the ship.
Please protect my daughter Natsu…
"I will" Natsu muttered before wishing he was dead due to his motion sickness. Though the last three days of the trip wasn't as bad as he thought spending most of his time on her lap or any soft part of her body he could lean on to alleviate the pain.
XOXOXO
"It's good to be back" Natsu cheered as they walked along the streets of Magnolia minding not to hold hands instead chose to walk close together.
"Yes, it's good to be back" Erza agreed stopping herself from chiding Natsu as she too was glad to come back to her friends and family she grew up in. it didn't take long for the two to arrive at the middle of the town.
"STOP IT LAXUS!" Erza and Natsu heard a familiar voice of Levy in distress. Spotting Laxus in time as his body crackled with lightning and after nodding at each other they took immediate action. Laxus gathered the lightning in his hands and launched it forward as it transformed into a spinning saw intent of severely injuring its target. But just as it is about to hit its target a sword imbedded itself on the ground acting as a lightning rod attracting and changing the direction of the attack.
"Erza" Laxus growled as Erza appeared a few feet in front of him her sword raised acting as a shield between the two. In time with Natsu's Fire Dragon's Iron Fist to connect on Laxus's face sending him tumbling a few feet.
"What the hell do you think you're doing attacking Levy?" Natsu apparently didn't notice who Levy was trying to protect.
"You really are an idiot huh? Natsu" Laxus glared at his attacker as he stumbled a little while trying to stand up 'his become stronger' "look behind you moron, that's the one that destroyed the guild"
"What do you mean Laxus? Your trying to attack Lev-" the voiced died in his throat as he realized he was right and his now a new member of Fairy Tail.
"Are you alright Gajeel?" Levy asked as she helps the Iron Dragon Slayer
"tsk, move, I'm not some weakling that an attack like that would hurt me" Gajeel pushed Levy aside as he stood up using the tree as support still keeping his head low.
"Is he alright Levy?" Erza asked in a neutral tone already realizing why Levy is helping the one that attacked her based on the mark on his shoulder but still kept her guard up.
"I'm fine, just get out of my way I still have a job to do" Gajeel moved past Erza as he slowly walked away. "Don't think for a minute that you saved me Salamander, remember that I still have a score to settle with you"
"Why you ungrateful-" Natsu was about to start an argument but Erza stopped him before it gets worse.
"Enough! Natsu" Erza ordered as Natsu gave her an annoyed look "and you Laxus why are you attacking a fellow guild member? Don't you know it's against the rules" Erza cold gaze unnerve Laxus a little bit but held his ground.
"I know the rules well Titania" Laxus growled his body crackled with lightning but as quickly as it did, it disappeared just as fast as he turned around to leave. "I'm leaving I've wasted enough time with you weaklings"
Natsu growled ready to challenge Laxus but a firm hand on his shoulder and one look on Erza's face was enough to calm him down. The three took their leave and walked towards the recently finished guild exchanging stories about what happened these few days they were gone.
"This isn't the guild I've dreamed about, I guess I need to take matters into my own hands" Laxus muttered as he stared balefully at the guild that he thought has lost its edge as he walked away.
Arriving at the guild Natsu noticed 'Something was different' as the three walked towards the new guild as they are greeted by Mako who himself just returned with a shop already setup selling all kinds of merchandise. Erza playfully slapped Natsu in the shoulder when he asked if the Lucy dolls even sells and to his shock it was his bestseller. After a few words they headed towards the guild and the moment they entered the same thought entered his mind. 'Something was different'. They were greeted immediately by Lucy, Happy, and Gray that was until Natsu noticed something strange and blue behind Gray whom he immediately found out as the former member of the Elemental Four Juvia Lockser yet another addition to the guild. Either it was his light distrust against Gajeel or he was being stupid he asked for some proof meaning her mark making her blush. It was something she would gladly show her beloved master Gray seeing that her mark was on her thigh. But Natsu's impulsiveness got the better of him as he grabs her skirt and lifted it up to check her thighs remembering that's where Mirajane's mark is located. Nodding at his genius as he found what he is looking for but realized he also noticed 'Something was different' about her underwear. He tried to take another peak just to make sure, bending down he didn't expect a hand grabbing the back of his head before getting face planted on the hard floor generating a small tremor.
"Pervert" Erza growled as she peeled off Natsu's face off the floor. "I apologize for Natsu's impulsiveness" She stretched out her hand which Juvia warily shook. "Welcome to Fairy Tail" Erza greeted with a carefree smile like she didn't just slammed his secret boyfriend's face on the stone floor. After the short introductions are done she slung Natsu on her shoulder like a sack of potato as they walked to the table team Natsu chose to occupy as the group caught up with each other.
"I see the people in Galuna Island helped in the finishing construction, just in time a week before the festival" Erza muttered grateful for the additional help. "Oh? I forgot that Natsu bought you souvenirs" she took the big pack beside Natsu's still unconscious form and gave them each of their souvenirs.
"Wow a big bag of fish crackers!" Happy cheered already eating.
"A pen?" Lucy asked staring at said writing implement.
"He said it doesn't need ink or run out for that matter" Erza offered as he threw Gray his.
"A belt?" Gray asked as he put it on and to his amazement it looks good on him based on Juvia's opinion. "Well at least he has taste" Gray offered his best thanks grateful for the gift. As they continued catching up to each other as the others joined in as Erza told them what happened from finding who her mother was, fighting her and losing, their trip to town which Happy told the group was a date. But a grim smile from Erza made him retract his statement, her naming as the next in line for the throne and the last days spent in the casino and by the time she finished it was already dark.
"So you're royalty huh?" Lucy asked and Erza nodded "hey could we come next time you visit"
"Don't worry next time we could all go" Erza offered as they continue exchanging stories with Natsu waking up sometime later as he apparently chose to take a nap and told Erza that his going to go the bar and find something to eat.
"Welcome back Natsu" Mirajane gave him a warm smile a light blush dusted his cheeks as he missed her smile as he ordered something to eat.
"here I bought it when Erza and I went shopping, well it's more of me carrying all the stuff and she goes to almost every store she liked" Natsu handed her the black box as Mirajane simply giggled.
"That is shopping Natsu" Mirajane teased as she slowly opened the box to find a silver necklace with a sapphire attached to it. She stared at him waiting for a reply and the reply she got made her jump over the counter and tackle Natsu spilling food all over the place. "Thank you Natsu" as everyone looked at the commotion.
"No problem Mira" he laughed awkwardly while Mirajane is tightly wrapped around him. Her body pressed against him is sending pleasurable sensation down his spine as he wondered what would her body feel like in contrast with Erza's. He still couldn't believe how fast their relationship has advanced in a few short days from just kissing to petting though he would've like to take it slowly it was Erza who made the advances not him.
"Natsu?" Mirajane whispered to his ear her, warm breath and her voice not helping with his bid for self control trying not to return her embrace.
"What is it?" He asked in a shaky breath turning to face her. Unable to see her face as she buried it deeper in the crook of his shoulder, he inhaled her wondrous scent as his control slowly slipping away from his grasp.
"Would you accompany me tomorrow in my job?" Mirajane asked 'tomorrow I'll tell you' she added as an afterthought promising to tell Natsu.
"Sure" Natsu replied 'yup I'm screwed' he thought smiling grimly "uh? Mira could you get off me" Mirajane looked up to see that a crowd had gathered around them.
"Oh sorry" Mirajane stood up and offered a hand at Natsu which he gladly took. "See you tomorrow Natsu" Mirajane walked off to get some broom to clean the mess.
Natsu turned around to see a stunned Lucy, a snickering Happy, a amused looking Gray, Juvia staring at Gray a faraway look on her face, and finally his girlfriend her face as stoic as ever but he could see the slight narrowing of her eyes and pursing of her lips and a hand on her hip. He wished the earth would swallow him whole to escape her girlfriend's wrath.
"Natsu come on I'll treat you outside, something you richly deserved" Erza said coolly.
Scratch that, I'm royally screwed…
AN: here's another chapter sorry took so long been busy at work R&R people.