Hey everyone it's Natsu here.
So when I posted the chapter and it said I had written over 16,000 words I was blown away. That's something I never thought I could do in my whole life. To think this story started out as just a tiny chapter with only 500 or less words. Oh and it's the twentieth chapter. Didn't think I'd do that either. Big thanks to the six of you that have read lol. Especially to virgel Leonidas (probably messed up the name) your feedback is what has pushed me to keep writing this. Oh and by the way there might a couple filler chapters for a bit just to fill the remaining nine days until the dragon tournament (praying that goes well btw) anyway thanks again and enjoy your chapter cookie.
P.S. I don't own F.T.
Ch 20: A name for a sword?
Connor, Lucy, and Natsu had arrived at the hotel Connor had been staying in and after sending Cerberus to the roof of the building they walked inside Little did they know Erza had been sitting and waiting in the room still fuming at Connor and when they stepped inside Connor took a gauntlet to his face knocking him out and sending him to the floor.
"Cus! Are you alright?! Speak to me!" Natsu shouted cradling Connor's unconscious form.
Lucy stood in the hall quivering "Erza is so ferocious" She thought.
A few moments later Connor woke up on his hotel bed with Erza towering over him "where's Natsu and Lucy?" He asked.
"They are out looking for the others" Erza replied.
"Why aren't you with them?"
"I told them I wanted to speak to you a minute" She said darkly.
Connor gulped preparing for what was sure to be intense pain.
Lucy and Natsu wandered through the city eventually finding the others and returning back to the hotel. And upon knocking on the door they were shocked to see a bruised up Connor.
"Come on in" He said wincing in pain.
The others came inside and stood around the room surrounding Connor who was sitting on the bed.
"I'm really sorry you guys I was just confused and I thought I was doing the right thing. I know I made a mistake. Please forgive me" He apologized bowing his head low.
"It's alright Connor you just did what you thought was right" Wendy said.
"Yeah there's no reason for us to be angry at you for that. You tried to protect us" Gray said.
"Indeed" Carla agreed.
"Aye!" Happy shouted.
"You may have done something incredibly stupid but you had good intentions. I won't be angry at you for that but you will still be punished" Erza said.
"He wasn't already punished enough?" They thought together.
"I appreciate that. I promise I won't do it again. I will use this power to defend Fairy Tail alongside you" Connor said raising his head to face them.
"We should find a place to rest for the night and then leave in the morning. The clerk here already thinks I'm staying here so I'll sleep here tonight" Erza said.
"How did you manage to convince her to let you in by the way" Lucy asked.
"I'd rather not discuss it" Erza replied blushing.
The others left to find a place for the night while Connor and Erza stayed behind. And as the morning rose they met at the train station and boarded much to Connor and Natsu's dismay.
After about thirty minutes Natsu had lost about half his body weight in bile and Connor's resolve was at its breaking point. Trying to prevent anymore dragon barf Lucy attempted to speak to Connor and try to take his mind off it.
"Hey Connor do you have a name for your sword?" She asked.
"A what for my what?" Connor replied.
"A name for your sword. I've heard some people name their swords or weapons."
"No I don't have a name for it. Why? Should I have one?"
"I was just curious. How about you Erza?"
"I haven't a name for my weapons mostly because I have so many. But I would if I could" Erza replied "maybe you should Connor it would be a nice way to really make your sword your own" She suggested.
"This sword was actually made just for me anyway. No one else can use it like I can. But I guess you're right it would be cool to give it a name" Connor said beginning to ponder any possible ideas before gripping his stomach "I feel terrible. I'll be in the bathroom" He said dashing toward the lavatory.
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"I love you solid ground!" Connor and Natsu shouted as they kissed the ground of the train station.
The rest of them sweatdropped at the two dragon slayers.
The group began walking back to the guildhall and all the while Connor was pondering different names for his blade. As he thought and thought it didn't occur to him that they had arrived until he ran into the gate at the guild entrance.
"Ow!" He shouted prompting the others the chuckle.
They walked inside and took their seats.
"So did anything happen after I left?" Connor asked.
"Erza gave out the rules of the tournament" Happy replied.
"Oh then what are they Erza?" Connor asked the fairy queen.
"It's quite simple really. Considering the fact that most dragon slayers have exceeds they are allowed to work with them exclusively for the preliminaries. Otherwise it's just average tournament rules. And the tournament begins in nine days from today" Erza explained.
"Man I'm all fired up!" Natsu shouted "come on let's get training!" He said grabbing a hold of Connor and Wendy and dragging them out of the guildhall hall and to he and Connor's training ground.
"Well he's excited..." Lucy said.
"Idiot.." Gray groaned.
"I admire his gusto" Erza said while eating a slice of strawberry cake.
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"Fire dragon's roar!" Natsu shouted releasing a stream of powerful flames.
Wendy and Connor jumped quickly out of the way.
Wendy took a deep breath of air until her cheeks puffed up "sky dragon roar!" She shouted releasing a tornado of air.
Connor and Natsu took the hit and fell to the ground.
"Damn you've gotten really strong Wendy" Connor groaned.
"Thanks, Natsu helped me train" the young girl said.
"Natsu? As a teacher?"
"Hey! I'm a great teacher! She's kicking your butt right now!" Natsu shouted.
"You have a point Natsu" Connor chuckled.
"Hey Connor did you figure out what you want to call your sword?" Wendy asked.
"No I haven't" the crimson dragon slayer replied.
"Hmm. Maybe it should be based off of your magic"
"Maybe"
"Your magic looks a lot like the color of blood" Happy cut in "and I know I've seen Erza draw a lot of it" he said happily.
"It's disturbing that you're so happy about that" Connor said.
"It's getting kinda late. We should probably stay for one more spar then Carla and I to go" Wendy said.
"Make it quick child you need your rest" Carla scolded.
"Then let's get started!" Natsu shouted igniting his fists.
"Alright then. Wendy I want you to over there" Connor said pointing toward a section of the training field. "And Natsu you head there" he pointed toward another spot and both dragon slayers took their respective spots. "Okay if you get hit you're out. Ready? Begin!" He shouted.
"Power of the stout arms that tears heaven.. arms!" Wendy chanted summoning a magic circle that surrounded her in bright blue light "okay now I might have a chance" she said dashing into battle.
Connor and Natsu charged each other their fists blazing. Natsu went above aiming for Connor's head leaving him open for Connor to strike his torso until Wendy fired another roar prompting He and Natsu to make a quick dodge. Connor faced Wendy and boosted into the area above her.
"Crimson dragon's blood rain!" He shouted sending a flurry of fireballs onto the young girl.
"Fast wind that runs heaven..vernier!" She chanted increasing her speed and dodging the fireballs. She jumped into the air "sky dragon wing attack!" She shouted releasing powerful winds at Connor hitting him and sending him into the ground. "I did it!" She shouted happily.
"Fire dragon roar!" Natsu shouted striking Wendy sending her to the ground as well. "I win!" He shouted excitedly.
"Ow. That was a good move" Connor said with a chuckle. "You okay Wendy?"
"Yeah I'm fine. Thanks though" Wendy replied rising from the floor. "Thanks again for letting me spar with you guys. Even though Natsu just kind of dragged us here" She said giggling "we'll see you later!" She shouted as she and Carla went back to Fairy Hills.
"You okay there Cus?" Natsu asked while standing over Connor.
"Yeah I'm glad it hurts a little that means wendy is getting stronger" he replied.
"Alright then we'll see you later!" He said as he and Happy went home as well.
Cerberus picked up his tired master and brought him home. And as Connor dismounted and walked up his porch he was surprised to see a tiny note attached to the door. It read "Dear Connor. I request that you meet me at outside of the old guildhall tomorrow so that we may train together in the art of swordsmanship at precisely noon if not earlier. Do not be late. Your friend Erza."
"So Erza wants to train tomorrow" He said "I'd better not be late." He entered his room and flopped onto his bed and drew his sword. This blade meant so much to him considering it was the last thing Ridrica gave him. He sat up for most of the night thinking of what he could possibly name it. "A name for a sword. This won't be easy." He said tiredly before passing out.
The next morning Connor woke with a start running outside and looking at the sun startled to see it was nearly noon."crap! I can't be late!" He shouted grabbing his sword and then mounting Cerberus who ran as fast as he possibly could.
Erza sat waiting looking at the old windmill that had once been used as Fairy Tail's guildhall. It brought some nostalgia of the first she and the rest of the Tenrou group had returned. Suddenly she heard a padding from behind her and screamed a shrill scream as a black mass of fur attacked her from behind.
"Hey Erza! I'm not late!" Connor called from Cerberus' back. "By the way is that how you really scream?"
Erza fumed and roared knocking the hellhound off of her back dragon slayer and all. Her face was bright red with embarrassment and anger.
"Please don't kill us..." Connor pleaded. Cerberus whined bowing his head.
"I'm not going to hurt you. It was an accident" she replied calming down.
"Thank you!" He shouted as he bowed.
"As I said in the letter I asked you here to train but that's not all."
"Then what else is there?"
"Lucy told me you plan to use the apocalypse magic alongside your usual magic. Is this true?"
"Yes it is. I want to be able to use it to protect Fairy Tail from any threat."
Erza smiled "may I see your sword please?" She asked.
"I don't know it's kind of special to me.."
"May I see it please" She repeated this time giving off a strong sense of domination.
"Yes ma'am! Here you go" He said removing his sword and giving it to her.
She examined it giving it a few good swings as if she were testing it "It's a strong blade and it seems quite durable. What is it made out of?"
"It's made from my mother's scales. If you look carefully you can see it" the dragon slayer replied.
Upon closer examination Erza could see a slight pattern that looked like scales overlapping each other "is that why there's a red tint along the edge of it?" She asked.
"Yes my mom had beautiful red scales which is one of the reasons she was the crimson dragon"
"The other being?"
"Her fire" He replied igniting his fist in his crimson flames.
"It really is a beautiful blade" she said with a smile. "I'm glad to know you're with us Connor fighting alongside the rest of Fairy Tail. Do you know what a sword can be used for?"
"Its used to fight and to protect."
"That's true but there is another use."
"What would that be?"
"A blade can be used to fight for your future and to carve out your own destiny. This is what you are doing by learning to use that power you have. And with this sword you will make your own destiny" she said handing Connor his sword.
"That was really beautiful Erza I didn't know you were so profound" Connor complimented gladly taking his sword back.
"Thank you. Now let us begin" She said summoning her Heart Kreuz sword.
"Alright then let's get started" Connor said readying his sword.
"There is only one rule! No magic this is simply a duel of blades" Erza commanded.
"Understood!"
"Then let the duel begin!"
The two of them charged each other their blades glinting in the sunlight. Then their swords made contact sending out a satisfying clang of steel. Erza pushed forward staggering Connor then made a strike for his torso. Connor jumped away off to Erza's side and made a horizontal slash at her thigh. Erza quickly rolled out of the way and faced Connor again. They charged again striking and slashing only ever hitting each other's blade. Connor could see the smallest of holes in Erza's defense just above her and so he made his move swinging from above. Erza moved fast parrying Connor and sending his sword out of his hand then she pointed the tip of her blade at Connor's throat.
"I yield" Connor said.
Erza smiled smugly and took her blade from his throat "you may have beaten with magic but no one can match me in a battle of steel"
"I can see that. Shall we go again?" He asked picking up his sword.
"Yes we shall" Erza replied readying her blade once again.
The two of them dueled for most of the day until Connor said he had enough considering he had ended up with one victory and Erza ended up with twenty.
"We should do this again someday. It was fun" Erza said
"We will. Hopefully I'll actually get more than one win next time" Connor said chuckling.
Erza laughed "yes maybe next time. I'll see you at the guildhall tomorrow" she said with a smile as she walked back to Fairy Hills.
"Wait Erza one more thing" Connor called.
"What is it?"
"How exactly did you get into my hotel room before?"
Erza blushed "I'd rather not say. Have a nice evening" she said walking much quicker toward Fairy Hills.
"Guess I'll never know. Let's go Cerberus" Connor said mounting Cerberus and heading home.
Connor and Cerberus arrived home quickly. Connor's muscles were aching from sparring with Natsu and Wendy and now sword fighting with the powerful Erza the dragon slayer was exhausted. He laid on his bed but was unable to sleep still thinking of a name for his sword.
"Maybe it should be based off of your magic." Wendy's voice echoed in his head.
"Your magic looks a lot like the color of blood" Happy's voice said.
"And with this sword you will make your own destiny" Erza's voice said.
He smiled. He had figured it out and so he fell soundly to sleep.
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The rest of team Natsu sat at their table in the guildhall. Gray and Natsu were arguing, Lucy and Wendy were chatting, Erza was eating another slice of cake, and Happy was trying to give Carla another fish. Then Connor came running in and sat next to Lucy.
"I figured it out!" He shouted.
"Figured what out?" Gray asked.
"I know what to name my sword."
"Then what did you come up with?" Lucy asked.
Connor smiled and drew his sword "I'm calling it blood destiny."
"Blood destiny. Where'd ya come up with that?" Natsu asked.
"Wendy, Happy, and Erza helped me out. Wendy said I should have it related to my magic. And then Happy pointed out that my magic looked kind of like the color of blood."
"How did I help then?" Asked a puzzled Erza.
"What you told me yesterday about carving out my destiny. That's what inspired the second part." He replied with a smile.
"Its very fitting" she said returning his smile.
"I like it. Sounds cool" Gray said.
"Yeah it does sound pretty cool" Wendy said.
They all agreed that Connor had made a good choice and that made him smile. "Blood destiny. I'll make sure to put this blade to good use" Connor thought to himself as he looked over his sword with pride.
Hey everyone it's Natsu here.
So I hope you enjoyed. Again I'm Sorry if you don't want filler. I promise the next one will have a little more excitement. And the dragon tournament will be very soon. Have a nice day.