Chapter 2:Train Train and…Train

The second and third day Erza and the others set up scheduels to when they had missions and when they would train Kuma. Kuma was confused. She knew enough to protect herself. Couldnt she live outside like she was use to doing? Erza scoffed. No way Jóse. She had replied when Kuma asked her.

The fourth day Kuma was asking numeourous questions about her new life. Erza was cooking breakfast her back facing Kuma as she fried eggs. Kuma thought she look so much like a mother that she slipped up and asked: "Mom?"

"Yes?"Erza replied smoothly without missing a beat.

Kuma just stood there agasped. Erza didnt correct her. Erza turned her head to look at the seven year old. "Kuma, whats wrong? You were asking something." Kuma shook her head and went back to annoying her 'mother' with more questions. The more time she spent with Erza though, the more time she thought of her as her actual mom.

One night after 3 weeks of training with Erza, Kuma was being tucked in. "Night…mommy." She didnt hesitate because of what Erza would say. The pause was a yawn. Erza smiled and kissed the girl goodnight. When she closed the bedroom door though she practiclly did a happy dance! Yes Erza Scarlet was THAT happy! Erza went to bed that night feeling all to good about being a 'new mommy.' But the next day Erza had to go on a mission.

"I dont know maybe I should stay. My baby needs me!"She cried out when Gray pushed her towards a train. Kuma was following along. "She'll…be…fine! She…has…the whole…freakin…guild!—"Gray pushed Erza into the train. "To protect her! Dont worry. She'll be fine." Erza looked helplessy at her child. "You SURE you'll be okay?" Kuma laughed. "Dont be such a worry wart mommy! You have pretty skin,dont get wrinkles over me!" Erza laughed. "Your to smart for your own good. Love you! Dont give everyone a hard time! Remember to take your medicine! Oh and dont forget cool down sessions after each training session—even meditating!" The train was about to leave. "Ill be okay, Mommy! You be careful!" Erza waved as the train chugged away. "Ill be back as soon as possible!"

Kuma's mom was gone.

Later at the guild:

"Hey lil bit! You look bored,wanna help your old Uncle Natsu beat up Gray?"

"Hey how come YOU get to be UNCLE Natsu. Id make a waaaay better Uncle than you."

"No way! When it comes to family Im way funner than you droopy eyes!"

"Funner isnt even a word squinty eyes!"

"Exhibisionist!"

"PYRO!"

"STRIPPER!"

Kuma giggled. "Why cant you both just be Uncle? Uncle Gray, Uncle Natsu? See no harm. And everyone in Fairytail is family right? So your brothers!" Mirajane smiled. "She's so right in more ways than one that shes smarter than both of you combined when it comes to logic and strategy." Gray and Natsu slumped on either side of Kuma. She absentmindedly stroked both mages's hair and looked over at Elfman.

"So why do I have to learn how to punch. Again?" It was true,Erza discovered she learned the whole package in basics and a little of the more advanced. Still everyone reviewed with her to freshen her up.

"Because we're learning how to keep a punch strong but still quick." He replied. Kuma pouted. "Cant I learn how to mold rocks over my arms and use like mega ultra powerups and stuff?!"

Lissana laughed. "Oh cmon! The journey is the best part! So when you get all old and shrivled up you can tell your great grandkids the story youve told them since they were able to talk. 'I remember the time when your Cousin Elfman taught me how to use a kickass punch'"Lissana's voice mimicked an old timer. Everyone laughed.

Kana looked up from her cup. She convinced Kuma that she wasnt drinking 'grown up drink' and that it was simply water. Everyone knew that was a damn lie. She smiled. "Lissana has a point. In fact I remember when I was your age I had no idea how to even pronounce 'Tarot.' Now my Tarot cards are spot on 99.7% percent of the time." Kuma's eyes were glittering. "Wow! How'd you get so good?" Elfman and Mirajane laughed. "See? What I'd tell ya? The journey makes the story!"Lissana exclaimed dragging Natsu out the door.

And so 3 weeks passed. Kuma alternated with teachers to give her a run around and to keep her mind off of things. Some nights she spent the night with her Cousins the Strauss's and some nights she'll spend the night at her Uncle Natsu's house. Today she would spend the night at her Uncle Gray's.

Magnolia Shopping Center:

Kuma and Gray decided to ditch training and go shopping. One little day wouldnt hurt would it? And so they walked around from store to store. Thats when they saw a guy with short oarnge hair and stunning green eyes. He was surrounded by girls being swooned over.

"Yo Loke!"Gray yelled. Kuma hid behind her uncle's leg. "Cmon kid. He's part of the guild he wont hurt ya." Gray picked the girl up and walked over to his friend. "Yo Gray,whats up?" His eyes landed on the girl. "Man Gray, you call me the player. I dont have kids!" Gray and Kuma blinked twice and looked at each other.

"Who's the baby momma?" Loke questioned. Kuma got a goofy grin at the mention of her mother. "Erza, Kuma momma!" Loke practiclly collapsed. "ERZA?! Gray do you want to explain something to me?!". Gray was blushing brightly at the thought. "NOTHING HAPPENED LOKE!"Gray exclaimed. Kuma flinched. "No yelling please!" Gray hugged the girl and stroked her hair mumbling apologies.

So Gray explained there situation over lunch. Kuma had went to see someone go play the guitar. "Stay where I can see you!" Gray called out. "Yes you sound like a dad."Loke mumbled. "Technically she calls me Uncle Gray." Loke perked up at this. "What will she call me then?" Gray thought about it. "Cousin, probably. Thats what she calls Mirajane and the others." Loke smiled. After around twenty minutes Kuma came running back and jumped onto Gray's lap. "Uncle Gray! Kuma just met someone who said he knows you! He said his name is Cousin Laxus Dreyar!" Gray almost spit up his coke. "Wait Laxus is here?! I thought he wasnt going to be back for 3 months!" Loke nodded in agreement.

"Well arent you two glad to know Im back and alive."Said a deep sarcastic voice behind the three. They all turned around. Kuma was the only one who smiled. She ran towards Laxus throwing her tiny arms over his leg. She was laughing. "Look Uncle Gray! Cousin Laxus came back! Maybe Momma will come back early too!" Gray smiled softly as Laxus rubbed the little girls head. "Yeah,maybe she will."

Train Station:

"Momma!"Kuma yelled practiclly tackling the warrior. Erza had bags under her eyes but her sulken demeonor instantly perked up when she heard her daughters voice. "Momma! I learned how to do a spinning kick! Oh and a roundhouse kick! And a flying kick! Ohhh and I unlocked my cha-chak-chalk…?"

"Chakras?"Erza finished. Kuma nodded,her black hair falling behind her back as she jumped off of the young wizard. "Good. In no time at all youll be stronger than even me."Erza praised. Kuma shook her head as they headed for the guild. "No ones stronger than you Mommy! Your awesome!" Erza chuckled and picked up Kuma despite how tired she was. Letting Kuma ride on her back, Erza rolled her cart full of clothes along. "Someone will always be stronger than you Kuma. Dont ever forget that. I know a few people who's waaaay stronger than myself. Heck, Master is even stronger. There's someone else in the guild who's stronger than me."

"Is it Cousin Laxus? Cousin Bixlow? Cousin Fried?" Erza looked shocked. "Youve already met the Lightning Tribe? Hm. Maybe Laxus. I havent fought him in a while. But I was meaning Gildarts."

"Gil…darts? Who is he? Can I meet him?"

"Sure. In about 7 months." Kuma's mouth dropped. "He's on a mission THAT long, Mommy?" Erza cocked a brow and smirked. "Oh he's about to wrap up this mission. This mission was a 3 year long Super S-Class one." Kuma almost fell off of her mothers back. "3 YEARS?!" Erza laughed. Thats when they ran into a man with long silver hair and piercing golden eyes. He was handing out flyers.

"Check out the Anamaie Gazette! Free pantlets on the schools that will be a perfect fit for your child!" Erza grabbed a flyer and Kuma looked over her mothers shoulder. "School? Whats…school?"

A.N:Hello Minna! I hoped you enjoyed chapter two of The Daughter of Titania. If you have any ideas questions or just comments please feel free to PM me or review! Chapter 3 is on your way.