Hey there! Here is chapter four.

I knew people would be sort of upset with Sasuke's introduction given his actions, but hey, he confessed himself to Naruto and turned a new leaf in episode 478 and 479. So, I am sure we can cut him some slack.

So, onto the chapter!

An agonizing pain in Gray's chest made his eyes shot open. He tried getting up but was only met with pain all over his body. He ran his fingers through his chest slowly as he was yet to make sure there wasn't any freaking hole present there. He was battling with an S class monster after all. But he was slightly relaxed when his fingers ran through the texture of the bandage they generally use for the first aid.

He was one of the talented of his generation at Fairy tail for being as reckless as his rival Natsu but maybe not as destructive as the dragon slayer. He would be covered in bandages whenever he returned from a mission due to that very recklessness. He would still be covered in them when he wasn't in any missions thanks to repeated bashings from Erza and Mirajane. So, he was all familiar with the bandages.

But this was different. He remembered the information vaguely before he passed out, as he stared at the beautiful sky which was filled with stars. Such a spectacle was only seen in country side or forests. The cities had their own lamps, so people in the cities actually do not intend to look into the sky during night as all they find is the darkness, kind of symbolizes the difference in staying in cities and country side. You have a lot of free time after the sun set in the country side free from the tensions but you are constantly working or worrying about something in the cities keeping you busy all the time.

He remembered that he had passed out before he could take down the monster. It was actually a foolish thing to do to take on a monster without any preparation, kind of like anti-Erza in the department of preparation. She would pack everything needed saying it was all necessary for the mission to be successful though half of the stuff doesn't make any sense. He chuckled slightly as he remembered Erza's answer when the very question was asked by him when she first started doing missions on her own. But the question remained. Who had treated him?

He silently hoped that this would turn into some kind fairy tale and that the pink haired girl from the picture should have healed him. Ah, What a moment that would be! Or maybe the adult version of the girl. There was still some chance for it as he remembered the photo in the vest which he found earlier in the day before going all tough on the beast. The photo, which was burned on all sides making other's faces beyond recognizable still had the girls face intact, kind of like the center of focus. He still didn't know why he kept that photo. He would actually be a fool if he thinks its the girl who had saved him as he head a male voice before he passed out.

He tried moving again but let out a groan as he felt the pain. 'Still too early to move, huh?'

"I see that you have finally snapped out of the Fantasy land!" he heard a voice which wasn't old like Makarov's or Husky like Gildart's. It was like the source was of the same age as him. He slowly looked in the direction and found a hooded figure sitting in front of him as he set the fire wood on fire which he gathered while Gray was in his thoughts. He also observed a camping tent behind him.

'Was he present here the whole time? I couldn't sense him at all!' Gray thought. He slowly sat up adjusting the band aids on his arm.

"Here." Gray caught a chunk of bread thrown towards him with his hands.

"Thanks!" he said as he took a bite. The figure also threw a bamboo bottle which looked like the bottle which Suigetsu uses.

"W-what happened to that beast earlier?" Gray asked after hesitating a bit.

"I killed it." was the vague response response which he got. As the fire burnt brightly, he observed the figure's face. The figure was a fair skinned individual having same colored hair as him. His dress was covered with a tattered light brown poncho, so it was difficult to figure out what he was wearing other than black pants and sandals.

"I should thank you for saving me earlier. It was reckless on my part to attack it knowing it was out of my league." Gray said as he tried to thank his savior. He reminisced his actions earlier and kind of felt silly for even doing them. He felt his whole anger on Naruto being pointless for which he was right. He was, actually angry on himself for being weak and depending on others that he took this action without thinking. But, it was all right now as he managed to come out of it alive and would certainly talk and apologize to Naruto later.

"Out of your league?" the figure asked slightly confused.

"Yeah! I guess I was just frustrated seeing Erza loose to that new guy that I took on it." Gray said as he ate.

"Erza?"

"You don't know who Erza is? I thought she became a lot famous after she became S-class." Gray said mumbling to himself.

"I don't know who she is. But since you seem well enough to talk idly, I take it that you have recovered. I'll be taking my leave. You can have the camp set. It was never mine." the figure said getting up. Gray immediately shot out his hand.

"Wait!" he shouted as the figure stopped and stared at him blankly with his black orbs.

"I don't know much about you. In fact, I don't know anything about you, not even your name. But I got a hunch that you are really powerful and you are certainly not a bad guy. So, please hear me out..." he spoke as the figure waited patiently. "... please take me with you wherever you are planning to go. I am sure I'll learn a lot more from you if I just go with you."

"Sorry, but I am set on a journey of Redemption. You will be wasting your time if you tag along." the figure spoke as he lifted his sheathed Katana from the ground.

"You don't understand. I... I..." Gray clenched his wrists, "I lost my parents, my teacher and almost lost another comrade. I even lost the chance of having my revenge against the demon which claimed my parent's lives. But I was never lonely thanks to my comrades at Fairy tail." he said as the figure stood and heard patiently.

"A new member joined recently. He is a good guy but after seeing him beat Erza without breaking a sweat, I kind of thought if someone as strong like him were to show up in the future with ill intentions, I would be forced to see my comrades fall again in front of my eyes which I don't want it to happen. So, please let me come along."

"You idiot, Naruto!" he heard a statement and looked at the figure, his ears must have been deceiving him. Did he just say Naruto?

"Um... Did you just say Naruto? Do you know him?" Gray asked as he became alert. It was bad. Someone knew who Naruto was. Naruto was actually an enigma to the guild. Gray had never even introduced himself to him. But, if Naruto was that strong, he would be sure he would have at least heard of him. But, Naruto was mysterious. So was the guy in front of him who was equally mysterious. He could even be the guy he mentioned earlier, the one like Naruto but with bad intentions.

"Relax! He is just an old friend. No need to panic." the figure spoke as Gray was still cautious. The figure finally let out a sigh, "Fine. I'll let you go. I heard you and I can kind of understand what you are getting at. I'll think about taking you with me. I'll be here until tomorrow mid night as I have to resupply. I used all my rations on you earlier so I took some your 'Jewels'. I'll return what is left of them tomorrow," he said as Gray started feeling a bit guilty as he was suspicious towards the man who had just saved him instead of being thankful. He was surprised when he checked his pockets and found that his bag containing the jewels was missing.

"I'll need some time to think over. Meet me tomorrow at midnight, only if you are determined to get strong no matter where you might have to go or how long. It's the least I could do for Naruto if it means you'll understand him." the figure continued as Gray widened his eyes. So he was right in assuming that the figure in front of him and Naruto were Nakamas. He opened his mouth to say something but was interrupted.

"I take it that Naruto is quite happy at this 'place'?" the figure asked at which Gray nodded.

"Good. Then don't mention about me. We'll meet tomorrow!" the figure said as he turned around to leave.

"W-wait! You never even said your name, man!" Gray said.

"I never did, huh? That's right, you never did either. What's your name?"

"My name is Gray Fullbuster of Fairy Tail," Gray said getting up and offering his right hand for a hand shake.

The figure shook his hand, "Sasuke. Sasuke Uchiha."

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"Naruto Onii-san! Wake up!"

"Please let me sleep for some more time." Naruto said in his sleep as he held onto the pillow.

"If you won't wake up, I'll have to tell Mira-nee." Lisanna said giving up. She tried snatching the pillow away from him but he held onto it like holding his dear life.

Elfman got down stairs and saw his little sister, "What happened Lisanna? It's getting late."

"Elfman-niichan! Naruto isn't getting up and it's already past nine." Lisanna said as she once again tried snatching the pillow from him.

"Crap! I have to be near the client by 10. You also get to the guild. Everyone must be waiting for you. I am sure Mira-nee will bring Naruto to the guild with her..." Elfman said as he rushed to the door putting a bread in his mouth. Lisanna giving up went to the door as well.

"Who knew that Naruto was also a heavy sleeper like Mira-nee." Elfman said as he opened the door and ran towards the guild with his sister beside him.

"I am sure Mira-nee will be surprised." Lisanna said giggling to herself when she remembered all the stuff her sister does in the morning.

Mira got down stairs humming to herself as she found the place dead silent. 'The others must have headed back to the guild. Time to head for a hot shower.'

She went in and started showering. They did have multiple bath houses in their home but the one near the kitchen was the biggest one which was also the common bath house. It was also given to Naruto for usage during his stay.

Naruto finally woke up listening to the birds chirping. He was still dizzy as he headed to the bathroom in his semi-woken state. He still had drool over his mouth. He pushed the door knob which wasn't locked. Should have watched out there Mira!

The bathroom had a sink at the start for freshening up. Then there the compartment kind of place for shower but it could be closed with slide door, much like Lucy's bathroom except have a shower in a compartment in place of the bath tub.

He went in and stood in front of the sink staring at the mirror. He was yet to wake up technically. He started brushing completely ignoring the sprinkling sound of shower beside. Mira noticed that someone had just entered and became alert. She didn't know who it was since there was steam in the bathroom but it had to be a burglar. 'How foolish of him to think he can rob this house with the Demon inside protecting it!'

She wrapped the towel around her body and got a rod in her hand. She waited patiently as the thief started using the sink in the bathroom. Then she heard a sneeze and used this opportunity and threw herself at the burglar trying to knock him down. She was successful in throwing the burglar off balance but failed to land the blow to his head. 'What grip strength!' a sweat ran down her temple as the burlgar caught her wrist which had the rod in her hand. She tried punching him with her other hand but was blocked as well. She was immediately flipped backwards and pinned to the floor as she let out a ~Kyaa scream.

"Mira-chan!?" she heard a familiar voice. She was wrong about the burglar. It was just the blonde. His right hand pinned her left hand. But where was he placing his Left hand. That Baka Naruto!

Naruto was bewildered. He was so sleepy that he didn't bother noticing the steam and the shower being turned on. But having a ninja's reflexes did help him out as he managed to avoid a fatal shot to his head. Out of instinct, he pinned his attacker back wards and then noticed it was Mira. But he was bewildered as one of his right hand pinned Mira's wrist. But his left hand had grabbed one of Mira's boobs. His face went red when he pressed his left hand further trying to figure out what he had grabbed. Mira's face was red with embarrassment at the current position they were lying. Not to mention Naruto's hand grabbing one of her boobs.

"BAKA NARUTO!" she yelled loudly.

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A couple of minutes later, a fully dressed Mira wearing a sweat shirt and shorts was sitting on the couch with her head fuming with anger. Naruto sat across her having few lumps on his head.

"I am sorry Mira-chan! It was an accident!"

She tapped her feet impatiently before she spoke, "So, what did you want to speak about?"

"Mira-Chan! I wanted to ask if there is any mission where I could travel around Fiore, free of cost as I don't have any kind of cash on me. It is of utmost importance." Naruto asked Mira hoping that there was such a mission.

"If memory serves me right, I think there is a mission matching your requirements in the guild. But it is of S-class and you cannot go on it even if you are strong." Mira said remembering a job that was posted a couple of days ago.

"Why not?! What is so special about being S-class?" Naruto asked Mira as he pouted.

"You can be easily one if it was solely based on your abilities but you need to have minimum amount of knowledge on magic which you clearly don't and have to be famous or recognized by the council. You'll have to settle with another mission Blondie." Mira said to Naruto.

"I'll ask some S-class mages at the guild to take up that job for me and I'll go with them." Naruto said trying to think who all were the S-class mages in the guild.

"Excuse me, blonde but you have one right in front of you." Mira said proudly to Naruto about being an S-class.

"You are an S-class? I don't think so." Naruto said as he tilted his head in confusion.

"Huh!? What do you mean you don't think. I am known as the fairy demon and am very popular in Fiore." Mira said to Naruto describing her popularity in Fiore.

"Well, if you are S-class then it's good. So, please take up that job for me, Mira-Chan." Naruto said to Mira as he put on his puppy face as Mira thought about it.

"But that's a long mission. we have to escort Princess Hisui around Fiore for two long years along with members from other guilds. Do you still want me take up the job?" Mira asked Naruto.

"That's no problem at all. Let's take up the job." Naruto said as he finally got a chance to discover this place and also research on the chakra he felt when he was sucked in.

"Fine. I'll take the job." Mira said as she sighed giving in to Naruto.

"And let's take Natsu with us. We wouldn't want to forget Happy!" Naruto said to Mira.

"Why Natsu?" Mira asked Naruto.

"You know I promised Natsu that I would train him and this is the perfect opportunity for that." Naruto said to Mira.

"Ok. Let's take Natsu with us as well." Mira said to Naruto.

"Oh yeah you told me that the tailed beast inside you wanted to talk to me about something." Mira said to Naruto making him remember that he had said something like that yesterday.

"Crap, I forgot! Okay then Mira-Chan. Bump fists with me." Naruto said as he put his hand in front of Mira. Mira bumped fists with Naruto after a moment of hesitation and soon she was in Naruto's inner mindscape. It was not a pleasant scenery, it was more like a sewage.

"Hi there. How are you doing?" Kurama asked Mira for which Mira panicked at the sudden appearance of Kurama and hid behind Naruto.

"Don't be scared Mira-Chan. He won't cause you any trouble." Naruto asserted Mira while Mira stood beside Naruto.

"H-Hello there, Mr. Tailed beast. My name is Mirajane Strauss." Mira said as she was still scared of Kurama, clutching to Naruto's sleeve.

"Don't bother introducing yourself. Naruto already told me all about you." Kurama said to Mira tilted her head in confusion. "More importantly I want to tell you something."

"What is it?" Mira asked Kurama.

"You have demonic spirits inside you, don't you?" Kurama asked Mira.

"Oh! You mean the takeover magic in which I takeover the souls of Demons." Mira said to Kurama.

"You still can't completely control the demons inside you, right? if you won't be able to control them, then the demon will be eating away your soul at the core and gradually takeover your body." Kurama said to Mira as she started to panic.

"What should I do beast to completely control the demon inside me?" Mira asked Kurama.

"This trip we are going to, Naruto is going to investigate something. I will be training you in this mindscape during the trip. I am sure even you still have a lot to learn. Naruto will be training that other idiot. Idiots listen to idiots after all." Kurama said as Mira giggled.

"Yes, I agree Mr. Tailed Beast. I thank you for your kindness." She said as she moved in front of Naruto and bowed down.

Kurama got flustered at being thanked for kindness, "Y-Yeah! no problem kid. And my name is Kurama, that brat must have at least told my name."

"Actually, he didn't!" Mira said as she clasped her hands in front of her. 'Or maybe he did. But I was too scared to call its name.'

"Naruto!"

"Sorry, I forgot to tell your name. But I am sure I must have mentioned your name at some point!" Naruto folded his hands and started thinking.

Mira stopped fist bumping him as a result she disappeared from the mindscape. Naruto turned towards Kurama having a smug face now that they were alone, "Aren't you being kind, Kurama? And you were flustered too. I wonder what was all that about!"

Kurama just closed its eyes, "Remember what happened earlier in the bathroom!" he reminded as Naruto's cheeks went red.

"Urusai!"

Kurama wasn't done yet, "And I was the guardian that was entrusted to you by your parents. Didn't your mother say to find someone like her? I am just training the most possible candidate of being the next Mrs. Uzumaki as I don't know much about the other females in your guild. You are actually nicely getting along with her,"

"When did my mother even tell you that?"

"She didn't but me being the kind and good spirit, am helping you indirectly. Mirajane is kind only to you and her siblings. That must mean something. She is beautiful and gorgeous and definitely a lot kinder than that Pink haired Vixen."

"She is kind to others as well besides me and her siblings."

"Why do you think so?"

Naruto turned away folding his hands speaking in a low voice, "because I told her to."

"Ha Ha! My point exactly. She has a thing for you. She can even cook your favorite food, Ramen which you quote so casually as the food fit for the gods. What more do you need?" Kurama said.

"Even if I like her, it will be difficult trying to get her to like me. She is always beating me like Sakura-chan." Naruto said as he half ended up agreeing with Kurama.

"You are a bigger idiot than I thought when it comes to things of this type. You have two years to make her like you. By that time, you'll also be eligible for marriage. You know what I am hinting, don't you?" Kurama continued as Naruto's cheeks went red with embarrassment. He started mumbling to himself when Kurama felt a familiar chakra.

"Naruto!" Kurama said gaining attention of the Jinchuuriki as he was busy fantasizing about his marriage.

"What is it?"

Kurama narrowed its eyes, "Your friend, that Uchiha brat is also here, in Magnolia."

"Huh?! Which Uchiha brat?" he asked tilting his head.

"How many Uchiha brats do you know? Please tell me!" Kurama yelled.

"WHAT!? SASUKE IS HERE!" he shouted feeling excited as Kurama sighed.

"Really! And you two call yourself the strongest in the shinobi world when both of got sucked in by a measly portal." Kurama said as Naruto kept jumping around.

And cut! I didn't knew how to end it but 4000 words is my limit as of now. I will try to increase the chapter length next time!

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