Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or Fairy Tail, if I was I would have crossed over it long time ago. I also do not own any licensed material mentioned in this fanfic or any other fanfic I write.

So yes I heard your request, But for the mean time I'll be posting the 'Light Path' or 'Nine Tales' first before posting the 'Akatsuki Path' which is titled 'Forward unto Red Dawn' which will be posted a day or two later.

There was a weird question sent to me by PM the question was 'Why Koyuki?'. Actually my original plan was Ino however I rewatch the 1st Naruto movie and noticed that there's lack of NarutoxKoyuki fanfics out there! So I've done something to add up spice in life! 'Why not Hinata or Sakura?' those pairings are already overused and I'm the type of person who wants to add up spice in life!

I've read all of your reviews and I'm thankful for your positive reviews (There were others who trolled here) but still i'm thankful for the reviews. Again please rate and review.

Anon- That was my first attempt actually and I think I would be bringing back that project of mine. I wrote the story just past month but didn't post it since I don't really have a good intro for the story just the body of it and a bit of epilogue... so might as well post it here as one shot... it's a bit angsty...

O Jordinio O- Yes my fanfic sucks.

Orchamus- Another Ultear fanatic! Come my friend... join the Dark Side of the Force!

Ultear is my favourite character in Fairy Tail and she's damn hot. She has a good back ground story with a good personal trait to back it up although her attitude isn't really on the light side but still she's an excellent character!

LightningBlade49- And you are seeing it now

RasenShuriken92- I may not write LucyxNaruto fanfic but at least I have an interesting Idea for the two of them despite not being a pair. I plan on making a one-shot of it where Naruto is betrothed to Lucy or Lucy's father in reality is Naruto. Just think of the possibilities.

HT13- yes this story has a lot of potential since it can open the doors for 3 paths. (cheeky me). I've also noticed the lack of Akatsuki redux in here so why not post one...

JFTY- well that kind of scenario is somewhat overused. Not that i'm bad mouthing it but it would be much more interesting if Jellal and Meredy is in the story besides its quite amusing and entertaining to see Erza choosing over 'The man she loves' and 'The man who loves her'.

Disclaimer: I'm not paid to write fanfiction nor do I earn by writing them.

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Nine Tales - 1

10 years later

Two people wearing long, dark cloaks with red clouds, a red interior, and a chin-high collar. They also wear a conical straw hat with small ornamental torques and tassles hanging down over their faces. The two of them were trekking the treacherous western forests to rest in one of their numerous safe houses that they scattered here in the western woodlands some time ago. They were hiding from their recruiters or rather pursuers. They are accompanied by a White Exceed who wore a horned forehead protector with kanji of Oil (油, abura) with a red cloak with simple yellow circles with a scroll on its back and has red lines running down from its eyes

The reason why they need those three safe houses is because they are wanted. Not wanted for illegal activities but they are wanted by both dark and light guilds in Fiore or rather the whole of Earthland due to their amazing and unique set of skills and abilities.

First there's Ultear who's famous for her Ice-make magic and Arc of Time. She's also known as the White Princess of Winter due to her Ice-make magic and unparalleled beauty matched with voluptuous body that would make almost any woman run for their money.

The second person is Naruto Uzumaki. He is widely known for his two skills Warding and Potion brewing. This two skills of his is so famous that it overshadows his other skills, leading anyone to think that he is weak, which he didn't mind and he always exploit this as a result of his enemies underestimating him. For newcomers warding is an art of plotting a series of runes in any solid objects which affects anything specified by the warder in a specific radius, the more complex the runes is the more powerful ward is and larger area to scope. It is considered a lost art due to lack of practitioners for hundreds of years. Because of this skill Naruto is highly sought by many rich aristocrats to setup defensive wards on their homes and other infrastructures though Naruto rarely accepts these kinds of jobs as he says 'He doesn't like dealing with rich bastards', though he accepted certain jobs from Fiore Royal family for setting up defensive wards in their new properties and Layla Heartfilla's retreat house. The King quoted that 'I can say that anything lesser than a Jupiter's cannon can't over throw his wards' leading many people seek him of this particular service. His other famous skill is Potion brewing; Fiore has a lot of potion brewers however Naruto's potions differs way too much from their typical potions. His potions has greater effect than normal brewed ones. Partner it with his near god-like medical expertise; this makes him a healer of the highest degree to the point that he is called 'God-Hand Naruto' for this expertise alone. Apart from that he is the only one who can brew Elixirs and Elixir of Yggdrasil and other variants of Elixirs except the Elixir of Life. However he rarely brews elixirs and its variants, the only known instances of him brewing those potions were when their service patron Layla Heartfilla has fell ill due to some undocumented disease. Naruto brewed an elixir and healed her successfully. When Layla asked him why did he save her he simply said 'It's easy to brew an elixir than to lose a friend and a loyal patron' with that Layla hugged the 13 year old Naruto. The Former Hokage has also now became an excellent swordsman to the point that he can make any sword fighting and sword play look like an art, it wasn't a surprise since he was a good kenjutsu practitioner back in Konoha when Sasuke offered to teach him the art of swordplay. After endless research he also learned the secret behind Tsunade's inhuman strength. Since then he has been utilizing it in every manner much to Ultear's dismay.

The former Hokage and the ice princess were broke out of their musing when they felt a sudden change of magic density in the area.

"Go ahead with junior, I'll take a look into it." Naruto told Ultear and Junior(Exceed) who only nodded and started running towards the location of the safe house.

Naruto immediately pin pointed the location of disturbance and used Body Flicker to reach the location. There he saw 'The Beast' or what are the remains of its power as it is being assimilated to the man's body however it seems that he can't control 'The Beast' raw magical power and it is eroding his will and driving him to insanity and rampage. What's worst is that there are two girls who are soundly battered due to the man's rampage.

The older girl was wearing a gothic-looking, overly revealing outfit. She donned a dark, skimpy sleeveless shirt adorned by some light curved motifs on the chest, a pair of leather shorts held up by a studded belt with a demonic-looking buckle, and thigh-high boots with stiletto heels, each bearing a skull adorned by a flower on their upper front parts. She also sported a bracelet shaped like a demonic arm around her right wrist, a ring on the same hand's middle finger, and dark nail polish. She didn't have her front ponytail, instead letting a large strand cover her forehead freely, and had most of her hair tied in a high, larger ponytail on the back of her head by a massive dark ribbon.

The other he presumed her little sister she wore a short, dark red dress with a white collar and bow. Up on her arms above her elbows, she wore gold rings with a pale pink fabric flowing down from it. She wore tall, black socks along with brown shoes. The former Hokage heard the girl calling the rampaging man her brother. He decided to incapacitate 'The Beast' rather than killing it. Making his so called 'Rescue Mission' a lot harder than he anticipated.

Naruto didn't waste any time as soon as he saw 'The Beast' making his way towards the smaller girl. He immediately block 'The Beast' punch with his fist with the same level power creating shockwave upon impact and crater where they stand in.

'That was some punch' Naruto thought as his hands has gone numb from earlier punch. He immediately pulled out three sutras from his wrist pockets and slammed the three magic suppression seal to 'The Beast' chest. The results were instantaneous since 'The Beast' stumbled as if it was drunk. Naruto gave the beast a full punch straight to its stomach. After that the rampant magic inside the man's body receded in more acceptable density and level, he catches the man before he falls off to the ground. He looked over the two girls who seem relieved of what happened. He summoned a clone to carry the man; he didn't want to carry heavy load with him for a moment as his arms are a bit numb from earlier engagement. The former Hokage looked over the older girl and her sister seeing they have wounds decided to ask.

"Do you need help?"

Mirajane's POV

Mirajane was scared of being powerless because she knew if she didn't have enough power she won't be able to protect her siblings. But now even if she did have power she can't protect her little sister moreover protect herself. Elfman tried to Take Over 'The Beast', they thought it was a success when suddenly Elfman started his rampage ravaging the area with craters. She tried to stop her little brother but little to no avail it didn't stop moreover it seems she aggravated it more resulting her being attacked. Her little sister Lisanna tried to stop her brother from rampaging however she was simply back handed but her little sister never relented and tried again. She tried to stop her but she said 'I believe in Elfman-nii! I believe he can do it!'. She was scared for her little sister, she was a support type and not meant to take hits so when 'The Beast' turned his eyes to Lisanna, she started to panic, she didn't know what to do, her body was already numb from the beating he got earlier. She pleaded and prayed with all her heart 'Please if there's any gods out there! Save my sister! I'll be more caring and I won't bully anymore! Hell I won't bother Erza anymore! Please! Just save my sister!'.

It was as if her prayer was answered, just a few meters before 'The beast' reach Lisanna a man in long black cloak with red clouds on it and wearing a conical straw hat with long tassles hanging on it, intercepted the punch with his own fist sending shockwaves over the area. He didn't waste any time and slapped some sort of runic papers on her brother's chest and punched him to the gut. Elfman immediately transformed back to himself after a few seconds later. Mirajane released her breath as her brother is now safe and sound. She knew that they were safe because she knew God-Hand Naruto will not hurt them. She may had met him only once but she knew he was a good person who will lend a helping hand when you need it.

"Do you need help?" Naruto asked her while lending her his hand to stand up. She smiled and nodded as she held his hands and brought herself up.

'His touch feels nice.' Mirajane thought however her musing were cut off when her legs felt numb and she accidentally leans towards the cloaked person. She was successfully saved from her fall. Mirajane looked up to their savior's face however it was hindered by his high chin cloak however she met his gaze. Two pairs of sapphires both gaze each other, it was like an eternity as she doesn't know how much time she spent on gazing on those azure orbs. However the cloaked individual is the first to break the silence.

"Demon Mirajane, I thought it was just someone looks like you." The cloaked man said in surprised voice to Mirajane. The girl, didn't expect this as she thought that he didn't knew her. Well, saves time introducing yourself!

"And I never thought I would see you here, God-Hand Naruto." Mirajane implied more on his title. Naruto just merely shrugged and summoned another clone to assist her sister.

"This spot here in the western woodlands is my home." Naruto explained to the white haired mage who only nodded in return. On Naruto's part, normally he really doesn't trust people and won't answer their question however on some way he does trust Fairy Tail guild, he helped them numerous times as many of its members that he always encounter either has medium to heavy injuries. They are also good people with sense of chivalry and 'nakama' which he actually liked. It also didn't hurt the fact that his friend Gray Fullbuster and associate Mystogan are members of Fairy Tail. They were the only guild who didn't tried to recruit them which also gives them another plus points in Naruto's opinion

"Come on, let's get you treated." The cloaked man carried her bridal style. He signaled his other clones and run towards the safe house.

Before she knew it... she is falling in love with the stranger.

She felt love at first sight.

And she's hooked.

Normal POV

Naruto brought the Take over siblings to his safe house and laid them in the bed. Though both Lisanna and Elfman were asleep due to injuries and exhaustion, Mirajane was wide awake as Naruto healed her two siblings. Although she isn't an expert in it she knew whatever he is doing is wouldn't harm her siblings.

It didn't hurt the fact that she saw what's behind the high chin cloak of his, since no one really knows God-Hand Naruto looks like except for the king and Layla Heartfilla. Naruto has cerulean blue eyes bordering sapphire and shoulder length spiky blond hair. he also has distinctive 3 whisker like marks on his cheeks. He also wears orange-black jumpsuit (same what he wears in Shippuden). It didn't also hurt that he has lean muscles, not too bulky but has 6 pack abs to drool for. He is almost finished with her siblings Elfman and Lisanna when she noticed he was coming to her bed.

"Your siblings are fine, though they'll be sleeping for at least 8 to 12 hours depending on their exhaustion, now your turn Mirajane." She only nodded and the Former Hokage immediately checked for any internal injuries that she might have received. Luckily just a few bruised organs and few cracks on her rib cage. Nothing can be healed by him over night.

"You're quite lucky there, only a few bruised organs and cracked rib cage, nothing I can't heal." Naruto informed his patient and performed some hand seals.

"Mystical Palm Technique"

His hands glowed green and he stared at Mirajane for a moment.

"I'll be touching you... Don't punch me..." Naruto said to his patient. The former Hokage knew Mirajane's tendencies to hurt someone whenever she was touched. He immediately touched her stomach and started healing her organs there. She was called Demon Mirajane for a reason.

The whole procedure was over after five minutes as Mirajane wasn't in critical condition. Mirajane never felt so naked in front of a man before, since Naruto was required to touch (Groped in Mirajane's point of view) to heal her. But at the same time she didn't felt disgusted by it, she felt warm and tingly inside actually, the pleasant feeling she feels whenever he touches her.

"Hey Naruto, Dinner's ready!" Ultear said as she looks into the room. Seeing Naruto was finished healing Mirajane.

"Can you bring the dinner here?" The former Hokage asked his long time companion with a smile, Ultear only nodded and left the two. after few minutes Ultear brought the whole casserole with spoon and plates with her while Junior carried a table besides the bed.

"I see, so that's why you are busy e Naruto... to think you won't share such blessing." The exceed stated as he sees Naruto taking care of Mirajane who flushed red with rage and embarrassment. Junior took out a pen and a notebook and starting taking notes and you can hear him giggle like a pervert on the back ground!

"Oh shut up Ero jr! mind your own business!" Naruto yelled to his exceed companion whom only giggled more perversely.

"Master will be most proud of you Naruto-boy..." The cat mischievously giggles while scribbling in his notebook in the back ground. He still remembers the first time he met the exceed with his thought deceased master. His musing was broken when he heard someone's stomach growled. He promptly stared at Mirajane who was flushing red of embarrassment.

"Someone's hungry." Ultear smirked on Mirajane's direction; the girl just sent a glare towards Ultear, though still red in embarrassment. Needless to say it was a cute glare albeit still a glare.

Unknown to everyone, even his siblings and guild master. Mirajane has a very soft core. She bathed in attention of every, either good or bad. But all in all she wanted to be recognized. But that all changed in a single day, her fateful meeting with someone... she didn't just want to be recognized just by anyone anymore... She now wanted to be recognized only by him... only him... she wanted to bask under his attention. If Mirajane was told a week ago that she would be like this because of a single man, she would have laughed at him and beat him to pulp of unrecognizable flesh. Though she still doesn't know it herself yet.

"Sorry." Mirajane muttered like a child. It is quite surprising to see the Demon Mirajane act like that, even in Naruto's case.

"Then what are we waiting for? lets eat!" Naruto happily announced. As they chugged down the dinner Mirajane got to know the ever elusive Red Dawn duo and their cat. Ultear was an amicable person despite of her attitude earlier. She also noticed that Ultear has some sort of longing for Naruto probably love. She smiled at the thought of that, truth to be told she doesn't know her feelings about the blond, she wants to explore her feelings with the blond and still have a chance to contend against the girl when she realize it either love or just a fleeting feeling of crush. She will be contending against the White Princess of Winter, A girl who is known for her magic prowess and beauty while she Demon Mirajane known for her take over magic and being an all time bully, sarcastic bitch. She will have to change that... She's beautiful and pretty by all standards and she's quite confident of her looks and body.

On the other hand Naruto (Mirajane blushed red with just a thought of him) is a pleasant person to talk to; however he doesn't let on anything other than what he says he is. Mirajane has prided herself in reading people so she knew on placid surface of Naruto's facade there was something underneath that she can vouch that neither her nor Ultear knew of whatever is underneath it. It was like the former Hokage was keeping something, not that she mind, everyone has their own secrets to keep.

x

Erza was frustrated; her investigation is leading her nowhere. Whenever she thought she had a hard lead, she would later found out after exhausting her resources that it was just a dead end. 'Damn it!' Erza though as she vent out her anger. She promised she would save him, although the boy said 'I may not be able to save myself anymore but I know I can save you.' She still remembered that moment he sacrificed himself to stall the cultist so that they can escape. She still remembers the azure eyes, whisker like marks, spiky blond hair that can't be tamed. She returned back to the 'Tower of Paradise' but there was no sign of him there. She refused to believe that he's dead. There was a gut feeling that he's still alive. She also promised she would find and save him from whatever hell hole he has got himself to.

'Don't tell me you're dead Naruto.' Erza thought of herself. It was the only reason why she wanted to become an S class mage. To have the power she need to save him, a boy she knew only for a day, a boy whom ticked her the most because of his 'hip' attitude that's enough for a lifetime, a boy who shown hope to everyone on that slave pen that day and finally a boy who willingly sacrificed himself so that she can escape, so that she can live, so that she can be the young woman 'Titania' Erza is known today. She was standing strong today because of him, because of a single promise she made to him. A promise that she wasn't sure she can fulfil.

'I'll save you! So don't die before I kick your ass!'

'Sure! That is if you can kick my ass.'

But now as the days goes by her hope is being chipped off from her, the hope that she is strong enough to save him. Whom she was fooling, he was just twelve that time and he was the culprit why the slaves revolted against the cultists. Not to mention he bled alot when he was hit with a spell that was meant for her. She wished she could have been earlier; probably she would have saved him.

'I wish I can turn back time and save you' Erza tearily thought. She immediately wipes her tears off, there's still hope, she knew it...

Erza needed to return to the guild, she knew well that the guild would be destroyed in a week if she isn't there except for missions where she would return and the whole guild is in shambles again. She decided to travel back to the Guild and tell Master Makarov what happened to her search. She knock the guilds door open, however she doesn't expect to see what she sees... A man in black cloak with red clouds on it was talking merrily to the guild master Makarov and Mirajane. Spiky blond hair, cerulean blue eyes and whisker like birthmarks on his cheeks. She knew it was him.

"Naruto?"

AND CUT!

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