Hello again it's Natsu

So I've been in school for nearly a month now and so far it's pretty relaxed I love senior year so far. Oh well nothing special have your chapter cookie and enjoy.

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Chapter 5: Connor versus Erza

Outside the from of the Fairy Tail guild hall stood two forces of immense power. Erza Scarlet ,the Fairy Queen Titania, and Connor Coccino the crimson dragon slayer. Erza had previously challenged Connor to test his power and see If truly possessed the power that Lucy had described. The two wizards stared each other down both possessing a fierce look in their eyes.

The other wizards surrounded the two fighters some placing bets.

"Hey wakaba how much you wanna bet Erza pummels the kid?" Macao asked

"I bet fifty jewel he lasts twenty seconds" wakaba said

"I don't know I bet 100 jewel he goes a full minute"

"That's pretty ballsy Macao"

"I got faith in the kid"

Lucy, Wendy, Natsu, and Gray stood in the crowd of onlookers. Lucy was especially anxious being the only one to see Connor fight she hoped these two wouldn't cause too much destruction.

"Hey Lucy do you think Connor has a chance?" Gray asked

"I don't know when I saw him fight that monster he was powerful and unrelenting but we'll see soon won't we"

"You said he's a dragon slayer right"

"Yeah he uses fire magic but his flames are a different color than normal"

"It's strange" Natsu cut in

"What is?" Lucy asked

"Igneel never mentioned any other fire dragons so how could he use fire dragon magic"

"Maybe he's just like Laxus and has a lacrima in him" Wendy thought out loud.

"Yeah maybe.." Natsu said quietly.

Erza faced her opponent trying to see any weakness she could exploit anything to give her the advantage. Then she saw the sword on his back she was determined to force him to use it. "Are you ready Connor?!" She asked.

"Just waiting on you miss scarlet" he responded

"Then let's begin" she began to glow brightly and soon she was equipped in her flame empress armor. Connor set his fists on fire in a brilliant crimson blaze. They stared in silence then charged. Erza allowed Connor the first move in order to further analyze him.

"Crimson dragon's blazing fist!" He made a shot to her side which she quickly blocked staggering the boy, she swiped at his torso as he stumbled. He managed to dodge her attack and retreated. "Crimson booster" he summoned flames to his feet and blasted upward getting above her and made a strike at her head. She quickly rolled out of the way of his strike causing him to simply hit the ground. He recovered quickly and using his booster to propel him forward he attacked, relentlessly making strikes aiming in no particular direction. Erza noticed his fighting style was similar to Natsu's, wild and powerful. She managed to block his attacks and went for a strike while he recovered. She swept her blade in all directions aiming to distract him from her main attack which came from side. He dodged her attacks fluidly but was forced to retreat from her main strike. She took the opportunity and jumped over him and released one or two flame slashes above his head to keep him busy. She landed behind him and charged him as he turned to face her. She missed by just a few inches all due to Connor using his booster to dodge. Taking advantage of her missed attack he slammed his fist down onto her back landing the first strike. She fell to the floor but quickly got back up and lept for him. He hadn't yet recovered from his strike leaving him open she struck hard to his side and sent him spiraling to the ground. He was back in an instant but could feel his wound all too well. Erza felt her back ache as they had a stare-down.

"It's been a long time since I've been hit" Connor said with a smile on his face "Thanks for a great fight miss scarlet"

"Call me Erza" she replied "You're also a great fighter. Now let us continue!" She said charging him once again.

"Lets go then Erza!" He responded and charged her as well.

The next few seconds were a flurry of sword strikes and flaming fists. The crowd stood in awe as each warrior battled for supremacy. No one from fairy tail other than a fellow s-class wizard had ever been able to strike Erza, they were in shock that this sudden new face had been the first to do it. A small man had just arrived at the scene rushing to Mirajane.

"Mirajane! What is going on here!" He asked

"Oh! Master Makarov! It's nothing really Erza is just battling with a newcomer" she replied

"A newcomer?" He said as he turned his head away from the silver haired beauty and toward the fight.

"Yep" she said with a smile "that boy out there is Connor he wants to join Fairy Tail"

"How long have the been at it?"

"At least three minutes"

"Three minutes?! Against Erza?"

"I know it is quite surprising most newcomers don't last long"

Makarov watched the two fighters with increased curiosity. "Lets see how this plays out"

The two fighters now stood away from each other staring at the other. Both of them were exhausted Connor had small cuts littered across his body and Erza was covered in bruises.

"You truly amazing Erza" Connor said with an excited smirk.

"And you as well Connor" she replied returning his smirk.

"I think it's about time we ended this don't you?"

"Yes I think so" she readied her blade.

Connor gripped his sword handle and slowly removed it from its sheath. The sword itself looked like a basic double edged long-sword but the blade seemed to have a strange red tint along its edges. What really caught Erza's attention was the pommel of the sword it looked like a small flame carved from a ruby and she could've sworn she saw movement coming from something within the gem something like a small fire.

"You ready?" He asked

"Yes come at me with all your strength"

They rushed each other and soon it was a battle of steel. Each warriors blades crossed the others fluidly, blocking and slashing at incredible speeds. Connor went in for a stronger attack to stagger his opponent. Erza saw his attack and managed to parry his strike causing him to stumble. she went in for the kill and tried a stab. Connor used his booster and propelled himself into the air flipping in midair and landing on his feet. His body suddenly burst into flames and he charged at Erza so fast she couldn't react. He slashed at her from below and sent her flying onto her back. As she struggled to get up Connor was soon on top of her his swords edge at her throat.

"I yield" Erza said ending the match

The crowd stood wide eyed and in awe. Connor the newcomer had just defeated Erza one of the strongest Fairy Tail wizards. Although it was close, it was still victory.

"You there boy!" Makarov shouted as Connor stood away from Erza and helped her up.

"You mean me?" He responded.

"Yes, you" Makarov approached him "you're Connor correct"

"Yes I am"

"I am Makarov master of this guild and I must say I am highly impressed with your skill young man"

"Thank you very much sir"

"Also let me the first to say.."Connor leaned in waiting for Makarov to finish."Welcome to Fairy Tail!"

Connors mouth was wearing an enormous smile." Thank you very much master!" He took the small man's hand and shook it so hard he lifted him off the ground and shook him in midair.

The crowd was out of their shock and soon surrounded Connor. They picked him up and brought him inside.

"A new member!" Shouted another member.

"This calls for a celebration!"Macao shouted.

"Get out the booze!" Cana demanded.

Connor laughed as they brought him in. He hadn't felt this good in a very long time. Erza re-quipped into her usual armor and smiled as she watched the crowd haul in the young boy.

Lucy quickly ran to the redhead to check on her "hey Erza you okay?"

"Yes Lucy I'm just fine. Lets go join the party"

Lucy nodded and the pair walked into the rowdy guild hall.

Hey it's Natsu

Hope you enjoyed that little fight scene I loved writing it well typing it but whatever. I wish you a very nice day. Bye bye.