Chapter 4. End of Generation
2 years has pasted since Naruto encounter with Zilla, and 8 years of total that Naruto and Kurama has join Fairy Tail. Since Naruto tell the truth to Mavis 4 years ago they start to get more close. They often to see together without Kurama now, apparently the fox decide to find out how to get stronger since he can't use any magic but perhaps he can extend his power since Kami never tell them that Kurama will be remain like that forever
Kurama also in fact has killed few dragon that come to fight him. He already move his Fairy Tail symbol from belly to below tongue in order to hide it so none dragon will attack Fairy Tail. He start to live at cave little far from Magnolia since he afraid if the dragon visit him the result of his fight will cause damage to Magnolia. Only Naruto and Mavis who knew the fact Kurama has fight with dragon and Acnologia. Mavis didn't want to tell the whole guild about it because fear they may become panic. I mean duh! Having King of Dragon to after your ass is not something you want to know
Naruto and Mavis already cast the spell that made Tenrou Island to holy ground for members of Fairy Tail. And they helped each other in develop the Three Great Fairy Magics there as well. Naruto already pick Fairy Magics as his second magic due to that he and Mavis able to use Three Great Fairy Magics at their will but for Naruto to use the magics, he have to consume more magic than Mavis since its not his primary magic
The duo blonde now act more like husband and wife and this not go unnoticed by the entire guild but every time they ask Naruto and Mavis simply said that they not in relationship its more like brother and sister. However the truth is they have feeling to each other, while Mavis love Naruto, Naruto still unsure. Its not like he not love her but he didn't want to see another person who he love to died
Only Purehito, Kurama and original member of Fairy Tail who knew the truth about their feeling but they decide to keep secret in order to honor their feeling. But about Naruto status as dimension traveler only Mavis the one who know
Unknown to Naruto and Mavis the day they together is soon come to an end
It had been a bright morning, just like ordinary day, Naruto and Kurama was on their way to the guild hall to go through the routine he had so dearly loved to go through each day. The routine of being in a family. Before they entered the hall Naruto noticed dark clouds forming on the horizon. His eyes narrowed slightly
"Something going to happen" Naruto whispered loud enough to Kurama hear
"I know. Just got ready for anything" Kurama said sternly. Naruto nodded and walked into the hall to be greeted by the sounds of his family laughing the day away already. He walked through the building greeting the old and new faces before he got to bar where Mavis was sitting, smiling brightly at him. He smiled right back, until he saw her face contort in pain and a hand shoot up to her chest, clutching the clothing above it. The heart attack she suffered rendered her unconscious as she began to sway, about to fall off her perch. Naruto was there in an instant and she landed in his arms.
"Master is hurt! I'm taking her to the doctor!" Naruto shouted before his and her form flickered and disappeared in an instant. The members recognized it as his Hiraishin no Justu(Flying Thunder God Jutsu) that the blonde had placed all around the town. Immediately all the members began filing out of the hall and rushing to the hospital they knew Naruto had taken her to. Purehito and Kurama was the first to arrive and they found Naruto leaning against a wall outside of the emergency room with a hard look in his eyes.
"Kit!" Kurama calling him
"Naruto, how is she?" The silver haired man asked quickly
"They've got their best doctors with her right now. They're stabilizing her and diagnosing her at the moment." Naruto replied, never so much as glancing at Purehito and Kurama. The man nodded once, the town loved Fairy Tail's first master she was always there for people who needed her. It made sense that the best doctors the town had would already be in there trying to heal her right away. By the time the conversation had ended, the rest of the guild members had found their way there. All had scared looks, none wanted to think that they could lose their master so suddenly.
It would be an hour later that the head doctor of the hospital would walk out of the emergency room, causing all heads to snap in his direction. They all saw something not a single soul wished to see: The man had a grim look on his face. The man sighed heavily, knowing the information he had was something no one there wanted to hear, but nonetheless had to.
"Mavis is stabilized for the moment." He began. "It pains me to say this, but she's contracted a new heart disease that hasn't been encountered before." He lowered his head his voice shaking. "I-I'm sorry. There's nothing we can do…"
And so began the uproar.
"WHAT?! What do you mean 'there's nothing we can do,' you're a doctor!" One member shouted.
"Do your job!" Another shouted.
"BE QUIET." A voice hissed. It's voice sounding demonic.
All eyes turned to Naruto, Rinnegan already active and glowing in purple light. But that's not what got everyone's attention. It was the tears freely streaming down his face.
"If he says it's impossible, then it is. Don't you think he's taking this just as hard, if not more so, than all of us?" He spoke. He felt absolutely hopeless
His Rinnegan can't revive person who been dead due to his deal with Shinigami. And his medical ninjutsu was nowhere near a professional at the art. His massive chakra reserves already made it difficult enough, he still able to heal broken bone and stabbed organs but something as delicate as heart surgery was far beyond his capabilities. So he could imagine how a trained professional could feel especially if they knew the person and loved them like they were family. One glance at the doctor was enough to confirm such; the man was visibly shaking and could barely hold his sorrow
The Fairy Tail family could see it too; they also knew how much the town loved Mavis. The ones who had spoken out lowered their heads in shame. How could they do that to one of their own, even if they weren't part of the guild?
Naruto's features softened and his voice lost the demonic edge as he turned to address the doctor
"How much time does she have left?" Naruto asked softly
The doctor raised his head, but couldn't look Naruto in the eye. He knew Naruto are the most closest one to Mavis
"… A little less than a week by our prediction." The doctor turned to leave
"She'll be waking up soon, we suggest you take her home when she does. She deserves to be with her family until the end." The doctor then walked into his office
Naruto sighed before turned to his family.
"I'm going to take her to the house I built for her in the forest when she wakes up. Please meet us there." He said softly before heading into the emergency room with Kurama and Purehito following him.
The guild members all nodded their heads slowly before heading out of the hospital and heading for the house Naruto had built for their master during the 5 years he had been a member.
Inside the emergency room Naruto was sitting in a chair next to his master waiting in silence for her to wake up with Purehito on the other side of the bed in the same position while Kurama on the floor staring at Mavis. Kurama spared Naruto a glance to see how he was doing. The whisker blonde wasn't any better than the rest of his family. Heck no. He was the worse. Naruto was good at hiding his emotion, but Kurama ability to sense emotion is on the whole level. He can sense, fear, sadness, pain in his heart. Naruto was too busy staring at the chibi blonde to notice Kurama's analysis of him
'He taking this very hard. Dead is always been sad for him. He has lost everyone he knew. Kami-sama what is your plan to Naruto? Why he have to suffer like this? How much longer until he can free from all of this?' Kurama thought sadly as he take a glance back to Mavis and see her sleeping face
Flashback
"I can't wait for next month. Sakura season is coming!" Naruto grinned to Kurama who only laying in bed
"Ooh? Care to tell me why?" Kurama asked
"I plan to propose Mavis in there" Naruto stated with light pink on his cheeks
"Really?!" Kurama raised his head in intresting
"Yes. We been getting more close since the born of Rainbow Sakura. I was first unsure if i have to take wife again for first but now i'm 100 % sure!" Naruto said enthusiascally. Kurama seeing this can't help but smile softly at Naruto. He glad that his brother but in blood able to move on
"I waiting for grandkit kit" Kurama joked
"Does grandkit is word?" Naruto sweatdropped
"I don't care i'm not a human. I will call it grandkit!" Kurama growled
"I will create one this time" Naruto stated make Kurama surrpise. He knew Naruto afraid to create children due to Uchiha and Senju case
"You sure Naruto?" Kurama ask seriously
"I am Kurama. I'm sure.. I didn't afraid anymore.. We life in different world. And Juubi no longer inside me. And this world is strong. If my children become evil surely another mage will take it done. There also you. If my children become the wielder of Sharingan then i will ask Zeref personally to kill my children if they become evil" Naruto answer without missing beat and Kurama nodded if Naruto child inherited Sharingan then the fox will get hard time to fight it
Sharingan able to control beast even Acnologia will having hard time but Zeref is another case and Zeref surely going to help Naruto even just once since they are best friend and share similiar fate
"If you say so then.. I'm happy for you Naruto" Kurama smiled softly
"Thanks Kurama-nii... Will you become the godfather of my children if they born?" Naruto asked
"I will do the honor. Leave it to me! I will make them into the most badass mage and shinobi!" Kurama puffed his chest
"I'm sure you will" Naruto chuckled
Flashback over
'And now... Mavis dying... Kami-sama... Are you really that cruel? Naruto just able to move on from thousand years of pain... Why you take her away? What your plan?' Kurama close his eyes and let out single tears when no one notice it he quickly wipe it away
"I'm sorry Naruto-kun. I really sorry.. But it need to be done.. I know it hurt... I know you will curse me but please stay in light.. Don't fall into darkness" Kami let out tears as she look into Naruto
A soft groan and a fluttering of Mavis eyes alerted the three to their master waking up. Naruto was the first to speak
"Mavis-chan…" He brought himself closer to her side and gently grasped her hand, letting her know he was there for her. Mavis eyes slowly opened and she gazed at the man she love
"Naru..to... Where… Am I?" Mavis spoke weakly
"You're in the hospital Mavis-chan." Naruto replied with sadness heavily in his voice.
She looked around slowly and caught sight of Purehito on her right
"Purehito… You're here too?"
"Of course, Master, we're all part of the same family." He replied without missing a beat.
Mavis gaze then turn to Kurama
"Kurama... The ultimate being of destruction is here too?" Mavis try to joke but fail due to her weak voice
"Don't call me that kit. I'm here to see how your going looks like you got this pretty bad huh?" Kurama said softly. If Naruto and Mavis like lover then Mavis and Kurama relation is like brother, or perhaps tsundere brother in Kurama case
"Yeah.." Mavis said weakly, Mavis gaze shifted back to the man she love
"I'm not… Doing too well… Am I?" She asked rhetorically. She already knew the answer just by looking at their faces.
Damn her intelligence.
"How… Long?"
"A week at most." She could tell how much it had hurt for Naruto to say that. He was one step away from releasing the flood gates.
"We're going to take you to the house in the forest so you can see everyone else." Mavis nodded slowly.
Naruto removed the sheets that had covered her up and picked her up bridal style in his arms. Having already known how his jutsu works, Purehito had his hand on Naruto's right shoulder, prepared to make the jump and Kurama hopped to his shoulder
Once he was sure Mavis was as comfortable as he could get her, Naruto activated his jutsu and the room vanished from view, replaced with the room of a house built into the tree of the forest outside of Magnolia.
For the next 6 days, members of Fairy Tail had constantly visited. Fairy Tail had informed the town of the dire news, which had civilians coming to the house as well to bid their final good-byes to their beloved Master of Fairy Tail.
Everyone take it hard. Especially Naruto.. Kurama notice a large and deep darkness start to grow inside Naruto.. He didn't blame him... Naruto deserve to be snapped... He's been alone for thousand years and he still sane are miracle... After moving to this world Naruto was hoping that maybe he can get happiness like what Kami said before he sending to this world.. He was waiting something like that for thousand years... But now... His hope shattered...
Kurama has decided if Naruto will snapped he will stand at his side... Even if they have to go to hell together he didn't care.. Naruto has done enough for the world.. To the hell kindness and humanity! He has done enough.. He has bring his own world into peace and now Kami sending him to another world to create another peace but Kami herself make Naruto suffer? No one doing that to his brother.. He was the one who tell Naruto to take Kami offer.. If he didn't Naruto maybe will be given chance to reunite with his real family now.. He will be damned if he stop following Naruto just because he embrace the darkness
Also during this sad time, Mavis had named Purehito the second master of Fairy Tail. This decision confused a good portion of the members, including Purehito himself. Everyone had fully expected Naruto to be the one selected due to his nature as father for Fairy Tail. If Mavis busy its always Naruto that seems act like Master to them while Purehito only as uncle to the guilds or advisor to Naruto
"During the entire time we've been a guild, Naruto never expect to gained fame. He don't want to known due to his unique magic and also the council will try to make Naruto into have children because his bloodline. If he become Master it mean he will get closer to the council" Mavis explained and everyone understand where this going
Everyone in guild know about Naruto special magic and his bloodline and Rune Knight often visit them to gain information about Naruto. Council afraid that Naruto will be threat for them. They afraid Naruto will be the second Zeref due to his ability to use all element magic plus dark(he using Dark Release but this world think it dark magic) which is only Zeref who possess it
Mavis seeing her children seems understand then continue her speech
"He try his best to protected us from inside the shadows though its fail due to his destructive technique" almost everyone snickered when hearing this. They still remember when Naruto blow out the mountain with his technique and that make him have to work his ass off to repay the damage he causes. Naruto blush in embarassment when hearing that but smile formed in his face since his family still can take a joke well even it suppose to be sad moment. Mavis continued when they fell silence again
"He has always been our guardian. I know he doesn't want to be the master unless he has to, because he's already doing the only thing he's ever wanted to do." She looked straight into Naruto's eyes. "Protecting his comrades." The smile that followed pulled at his heart strings. "Purehito will be a fine Master, I've shown him everything that the master of Fairy Tail needs to do already." And she had, she had always planned on naming him the second Master. Mavis has planned if she married with Naruto and she pregnant Purehito will replace her as Master. "He will take care of all of you." Purehito was speechless.
Eventually he snapped himself out of his stupor.
"Of course Master, I won't let you down." He said with nothing but pure conviction.
"I know you won't."
Finally the dreaded day had come. All of the members and townsfolk had said their good-byes and had left the house. Mavis knew she had little time left, and had requested to be alone with Naruto for her final moments. The remaining people, namely the original members and Kurama, nodded and respected her wishes. When it was just the two of them Mavis spoke.
Play music Fairy Tail - Kimi ga Kureta Mono(Again i didn't own the music but i own it in my phone! :D)
Tada ureshikute naiteriru no
"Naruto…" She held out her right hand weakly. He took it in both of his as gently as he could.
Tada kanashikura naiteiru no
"I'm here Mavis-chan."
Sou sunao ni ikiru tte konna ni month, jibun de iraeru
"Do you remember the island you give to me?" She asked weakly.
Aoi sora to umi ga,
Subetewo tustumikomu youni
"Tenrou? Of course I remember. I the one who create it. I helped you cast the spell that made it holy ground for members of Fairy Tail. I helped you develop the Three Great Fairy Magics there as well. Beside there we spend our first kiss" He recalled with smile
Kaze ni nosete sasayaku
"You right.. I wish it to be my final resting place." Naruto nodded instantly.
"Of course! I promise it will happen. And I never-"
"anata ha anata no mama de iinda"to
"Break your promises." Mavis finished, and Naruto smiled
"I know." Mavis smiled as brightly as she could.
Ari no mama no sugata de ite
Sorezore no shiawase wo dakishime
"Naruto…" She squeeze his hand tightly as she could and Naruto squeeze it back
"Yes Mavis-chan?"
Aruiteiru no
"When I'm gone, will you look after my little fairies?" She truly didn't knew the answer because Naruto are dimension traveler so she can't hoped Naruto to be always there for her little fairies because who know maybe he going to leave this world
Sora no iro ga kawaru tabi ni
Kokoro ga furueru oto ga naru
"No Mavis-chan" Naruto said softly this make Mavis eyes widened for second but the next word Naruto say make her relief and brought happiness to her
KIMI ga kureta mono
"Not your little fairies. But our little fairies. Our children. Until the end of time i will watch them. That's the promise of a lifetime." Naruto said without missing a beat.
Tada suki dakara tsutaetai no
Mavis felt happines in her heart when he said their children, Naruto is the person who she love the most other than her guild. She knew maybe Naruto still had love for Hinata when he told her about Hinata but hearing Naruto saying that it mean Naruto also love her back. Mavis smile with tears streaming on her face
Tada furetakute KISU wo shita no
"Thanks... But don't baby them okay. And which lifetime you talking about your promise?" Mavis joked weakly
Sou sunao ni ikiru tte konna ni mo
"Both." Mavis looked at him curiously, the tears still falling freely from her eyes.
Jibun de iraeru
"You will be forever alive in mine and the family's hearts." He stated softly as he squeeze her little hand gently
"Nothing will ever change that." Naruto said warmly
Shiroi suna no ue wo
Hadashi de daichi wo kanjiru
Mavis eyes widened slightly, causing even more tears to fall
Tori ga utau koe ni
"Thank you… For everything you have and will continue to do for me." Mavis said softly as she can feel her stength is leaving her
Kokoro ni yagate yasashii MERODI ga
"We… May not become official couple and get married… But know this. Don't lose into darkness Naruto. Keep walking in light. Believe in Kami that you will gain happiness. If you didn't believe in her then believe in me. I believe you will be found happiness if you stay in light. I will always love you with all my heart Naruto-kun. My guardian" Mavis smiled to him
Jiibun ni totte ichiban no
Taisetsuna"shiawase" ha nanika wo oshiete kureta
Naruto eyes widened and tears start to merged into his eyes. Even Mavis at death door she still care for him. How pure her heart? Yes. He maybe won't believe in Kami but he will believe what Mavis said. He will stay in light for Mavis. Naruto forced himself to smile and spoke softly. He want to say he plan to propose her but he decide to keep it down.. He didn't want Mavis to died in sadness... He hold the pain inside his heart and talk to Mavis gently
Ai suru hitto no soba ni tte
"And I will always love you with all my heart too Mavis-chan. My beautiful Fairy"
Taisetsu ni kokoro ni kizandeku
Naruto leaned and kiss Mavis in lips for the last time. Their last kiss only passed few second but for them its like years. They make sure to remember their taste because they never going to do it anymore
Kimi ga kureta mono
Music off
Naruto slowly separate his face from Mavis. He see her smiling to him before she close her eyes as she took her final breath
Mavis Vermillion, the first Master of Fairy Tail, Naruto second love, had passed away with smile on her face
He sat there for many minutes, still holding her hand as if just that act alone would somehow bring her back. It never happened. Tears streaming down from his face as he grind his teeth in anguish and sadness. Memories when they spend their kiss in Tenrou, when they doing mission together, when they share their second kiss below Rainbow Sakura, when he and Mavis laugh together
Flashback
"I'm home!" Naruto called as he open his door house
"Welcome back"
Naruto jumped in surprise when he heard some soft voice from the kitchen
"Mavis-chan?" Naruto said unsure and true from the kitchen Mavis wearing the same cloth when they make cake together appear
"Mavis-chan.. What are you doing here?" Naruto deadpanned and Mavis blush immediately
"I-I was thinking to cooking something for you but it looks like you arrive first before i finished" Mavis said timidly
"Really? Wow thanks Mavis-chan. What you make?" Naruto asked eagerly with smile make Mavis blush increase
"Mmm... I making you some ramen.. But i don't know is it good or not" Mavis said timidly and Naruto chuckle
"Just relax Mavis-chan. I will wait until you done" Naruto smiled as he remove his coat and hang it on the wall. Mavis only stare at Naruto for moment before smiled softly and nodded
Few minute later
"Here! Done!" Mavis grinned as she place the ramen on table
"Miso eh?" Naruto chuckled
"Yeah. You like miso the most right? Try it" Mavis smiled Naruto nodded then take chopstick
"Ah! Where Kurama?" Naruto blinked
"Mmmm he left this morning, saying about going somewhere with Purehito. Don't know where" Mavis shrugged and Naruto nodded then eat the ramen
"Its good" Naruto exclaimed in surprise
"R-Really?" Mavis ask eagerly
"Yes! Its almost like Ichiraku! Is the delicious that i ever eat since thousand years!" Naruto said surprisingly and eat it more fast. Mavis felt happiness inside her and light pink appear on her face
"Its really that good?" Mavis asked unsure
"Yes! You should cook for me everyday!" Naruto beamed smile to Mavis make the chibi blonde blush increase
"I-Idiot! I-I'm a Master! I-I can't stay at your place everyday!" Mavis stuttered
"Ah you right... Hmmm..." Naruto slowly stroke his chin and thinking before grin appear on his face
"Well.. How about everytime i finish solo mission? You can cook for me everytime i going home" Naruto asked, Mavis then stroke her chin
"I think i can deal with that" Mavis smiled
"Yes! Mavis Ramen!" Naruto shouted in joy while Mavis sighed with smile on her face
"Baka..." Mavis muttered with smile
Flashback over
Tears keep streaming on Naruto eyes as he remember everytime he going on solo mission and go back home
"Okaeri.. Naruto"
Mavis smile flashes on his mind. Naruto close his eyes for moment and wipe his tears
"Sayonara... Mavis-chan"
Within the week, Mavis had been buried on Tenrou Island just as she had requested. Naruto hadn't spoken to anyone since she had passed away. None could bring themselves to interact with him. They knew he needed time to himself, as they needed it too. Only Kurama who manage to talk to him but it still not bring him back
Flashback few days after Mavis buried
Today is when Blosson Viewing festival being held. Despite of Mavis died some people still come into the festival.. They said "we can't moping. We will held the festival as usual"
But none of Fairy Tail member come to see the festival.. They still can't bring themself to see especially Kurama and Purehito who knew that day suppose to be where Naruto propose Mavis
"Kit you okay?" Kurama knock Naruto room with his claw
"I'm okay.." Naruto shouted from inside
"May i come in?" Kurama asked
"Yes!"
Kurama floating then open the door and see Naruto still wearing black cloth when they buried Mavis. His spiky hair messy, his eyes are red and black mark placed under his eyes indicating he not sleep since they buried Mavis. On his hand a little box that opened
"Kit.." Kurama approaching and sit beside him. He take glance to inside the box
It was very beautiful 2 golden ring with blood red stone
'This ring' Kurama thought sadly
"You know? I create this ring.." Naruto start to talking as he realise Kurama see the ring
"Unlike when i with Hinata. I didn't use Banbutsu Sōzō (Creation of All Things). I use my bare hand to craft this ring. I use normal tool to make it.. Without my chakra or magic.." Naruto chuckled
"The eye of this ring.." Naruto pointed and Kurama look closely to it
"Its beautiful" Kurama commented
"This is Mavis and mine blood... I mixed our blood then polish it with some magic tool that make this freeze forever.. It indicate that we will become one and together forever" Naruto said softly as he rub the ring eyes. Kurama hearing this can't help but feel sad
"T-T-Today is suppose to be the day i propose her.. Today is when Rainbow Sakura will glowing with beauty... Today suppose to be where i kneel in front of her and said "Mavis Vermillion, will you marry me and make me Naruto Uzumaki Namikaze Senju to be the most happy man in the world?". I even has ask mayor in this city permission to sit below the tree witth her..." Naruto said with bitter chuckle, then he start to laugh.. He laughing so loud
'Naruto' Kurama thought sadly when he see Naruto laugh but slowly it stop. His entire body shaking. Tears leaked out from his eyes and Kurama can't help but also shed a tears seeing his brother condition
"Its hurt... Its hurt Kurama... Its hurt... Its really hurt.." Naruto start to sobbed and he let the rings fall to the ground with soft cling
"I know Naruto... I know.." Kurama said sadly as he turn into horse-size and using his tails to wrap Naruto body and bring him close so he can hug him
"What for my power Kurama? I'm immortal... I have power that even able rivalry god... But what use it is? If i can't use it to save the person i love" Naruto cried in sadness. Kurama didn't answer.. Because he also didn't know what the answer
"What is happiness Kurama? Is there happiness for me? Is all i will experience only pain?" Naruto sobbed in Kurama shoulder. Kurama again didn't answer but merely rub his back. After few minute Naruto then slowly push Kurama away with tears still on his face
"C-Can you leave me? I-I still need to be alone for now..." Naruto ask weakly. Kurama nodded and leave from the room
'Naruto... Be strong...' Kurama said in his mind. Not long when Kurama out from Naruto's room a loud cries of anger, pain, sadness, and anguish can be heared from Naruto room
That day rain poured with heavy until the end of day. The event cancelled due to rain and surprsingly that night the Rainbow Sakura didn't glowing in rainbow instead turn into black before it back to it pink color when end of day.. As if it give condolence to someone
That night everyone somehow hear the sound of someone cries with sadness. Pain can be felt from the cries. The Rainbow Sakura who usually glowing beautifully that night seems death... Magnolia people call that event "Black Sakura". The event where someone just lost someone who very precious that even more precious than the person itself
Flashback over
Mavis passing had hit the guild hard. It would never be the same without her. Her final words had continually played through everyone mind in guild
Kurama notice that inside Naruto the darkness he have seems faded away after the Black Sakura event. He sense that there are little light that shine in his dark heart then slowly make it bright back
Unknown to everyone. Somehow Great Tree Tenrou seems feed it energy to Mavis body when it buried. Only Naruto able to see it due to Rinnegan, he didn't know how the tree able to feed Mavis body with it energy. The tree suppose to be contain only chakra. Perhaps after it get blessed by Mavis the tree chakra has mixed with eternano and create new element? He decide to not thinking it. Whatever the result he sure it not going bad
With Naruto
A week has pasted.. Mavis word still repeated in his mind where she doesn't want Naruto to fall in darkness.. Her word keep repeating and he make his decision. Seeking out Fairy Tail's second master, he found the man in the Master's Office. Before, members would call it Mavis' Office, but Purehito had been adamant about changing the name to Master's. No one could blame him for doing so. He knocked and entered upon receiving permission to by the man inside.
"Naruto. What can i do for you?" He greet him. Purehito raised an eyebrow when Naruto held out piece of parchment with writing and vial of blood he recognized to be one of Naruto's fuinjutsu seals
"Mavis wanted me to protect the family and that's what I'm planning on doing." He stated
"I'm going to protect the guild from the shadows since i notice few of our members start to... Grow soft since they believe i will come and rescue them, because of that i can't protect you all in lights again in order to make guild member stronger" It was well known that Naruto was the guild's strongest member, and even then it was known that he had never shown more than a portion of his true strength even when he destroy the whole mountain Naruto didn't seems tired doing that
"I'm not going to baby you though, the members need to be able to walk on their own two feet when push comes to shove." He handed the seal to Purehito.
"So I'm placing myself into a hibernation of sorts, until the moment comes where the guild truly needs my strength"
He pointed to the seal
"That is basically the emergency switch, all you need to do is pour my blood to it then i will awake 10 or 15 minutes later. I will use Hiraishin immediately to appear in here" Purehito nodded, while he was sad that Naruto was going to do this, he understood why he wanted to
"Is there anything you need to stay in this state?" Purehito asked. It was a good question.
"Actually no. I will sleep at Tenrou and using it as my energy source but if you so kind there something you can give to me"
"What is it?"
"…"
"…"
"A massive bowl of miso ramen.. Place it in front of me"
"…I should've known." Purehito deadpanned. The blonde love for ramen was a well known addiction of his. He able to finish 1 bowl of ramen in less than minute!
Naruto turned his face to Purehito again. A grin was revealed.
"You know me." Naruto simple response
"Oh please only Guild Master that know about me being sleep. Write in history that i decide to travel around the world since we can't have council to come and check my body if some members.. Slipped out about me. And for the current member you can tell them the truth about me since i believe they won't slipped out" Naruto added seriously and Purehito nodded in agreement, the magic council is troublesome they always bother Mavis about Naruto when she still alive
The council start to more bother him since they find out Naruto able to use Dark Magic(or Dark Release for Naruto). He only loyal to Mavis and now with Mavis dead, council afraid Naruto will become like Zeref
The truth about Naruto Dark Release is that any magic that he shot back through his Dark Release is become dark version of that magic. That's why people wronged it as Dark Magic
"Oh by the way, while I'm asleep i'm going to turn into statue"
Purehito raised an eyebrow hearing this
"Any specific reason for that?" Purehito asked
"That's one is my special technique and it require to using my bloodline limit to the max and with i become statue my body won't rotten. Sure i can use Fairy Sphere but i didn't know when i going to wake up. I will sleep at side of Mavis grave to guard her like what i always do when she alive. I also going to place some barrier that only you and Kurama know in order to hide myself so if some Magic Council visited they won't find my body. Introduce me and the reason why i'm sleep to the next Guild Master after you show Lumen Histoire to the next master" Naruto speak seriously and Purehito nodded in agreement
"Alright then. But how about Kurama?" Purehito asked as everyone knew the fox always stay with Naruto though they knew Kurama power are rivalry S-rank Mage and on same level with their master, Mavis Vermillion. Purehito is one of Kurama best friend and he knew Kurama are strong even stronger than him at his current condition
"Kurama said he going to travel the world. He said about he need to take a break, just write in history he travel with me. Oh i almost forgot. If my blood vial not opened but broke. Kurama will aware and he will come to check it and give the replacement" Naruto answered and Purehito nodded again he already heard from Kurama that he going to travel around the world but he still unsure. Now looks like the fox already made his decision
Its true Kurama want to travel around the world. He decide to train perhaps he can get stronger even its only get one tail power its still worthy. With Acnologia and Zeref around he can't just stay silent and do nothing!
Naruto give his salute and turn to leave, but before he could leave he was stopped by Purehito.
"Naruto." Naruto turned to find the man behind him holding his hand out.
"Thank you." Naruto raised an eyebrow but shook the hand regardless.
"Thank you for being there for Mavis when she needed you. Thank you for being there for the guild whenever we needed you. Thank you for taking it upon yourself to be our guardian. I know you are hurt the most.. Kurama has told me that you plan to propose her few days ago when the Blossom-Viewing Festival been held... I know you are the most person who hurted.. But you still care to the guild.. For that.. I give you my greatest thanks" Those words were from deep within the man's heart. Naruto only silence for moment before he smile softly
"I'll do anything for my family and Mavis legacy..." Naruto stated without missing a beat with a look of fierce determination on his face.
"You better take care my children with good scarecrow or me and Mavis will come back from the grave and kick your ass for not doing your job to take care of our children" Naruto grinned and Purehito laughed. Naruto has called Purehito scarecrow due to his one eye and gray hair similiar like Kakashi and he called Walrod "Tree walking" due to his hair that similiar like tree and when Tenrou Island founded he change it into "Tenrou walking"
"Don't worry whisker. I will take care of you and Mavis children well" Purehito grinned
Purehito nodded, and the hand shake was broken. Naruto walked out of the office and found himself looking over the guild for what he figured would be the last time in awhile.
The guild was silent.
All of his family members had downcast expressions on their faces. He looked over to the newest generation of youngsters to join. The last one to join was about a month ago if he remembered correctly. They were taking he passing just as hard as any other member. They had all had time to get to know Mavis before her passing.
They would be the last generation with that chance.
…Or so he believed.
Looking over his family again, he just couldn't stand it. Mavis wouldn't want her family to be so depressed! They should be laughing and drinking the night away just like always!
Naruto hopped up to the second floor railing and sat on it catching everyone's attention in the process.
"Oi oi oi…" Naruto called them as he look into guild member
"Since when the hell did this become a place for sadness?" He asked rhetorically.
"Do you think she'd want you to be all mopey instead of having a good time just because she isn't here anymore?" Naruto asked with serious. Before anyone could say anything he continued.
"I'll tell you the answer! It's a big fat NO! I maybe also mopey about her but i have RETURN!" Naruto shouted as he hopped down to the first floor once and grabbed a mug on the bar counter and prompted the waitress behind to fill his cup, which she did. He then turned to his family once more and held his mug high.
"TO MAVIS! MOTHER OF FAIRY!" He shouted and promptly downed his drink.
It was as if a switch was flipped. The ones that had beverages in their hands raised their cups as well.
"TO MAVIS! MOTHER OF FAIRY!" They all shouted in perfect sync and downed their drinks as well, with the ones that couldn't grabbing their own from the bar and chanting when they could
An hour later and the guild was just as rowdy as ever. Family laughing with one another, music being played, or attempting to be played. Guy with the damn guitar was drunk off his ass. All was seemingly back to normal.
That was enough for him
With a small smile on his lips, he headed into the basement and then active his jutsu and gone in yellow flash
He appear at Mavis grave. Seeing the grave it feel like just yesterday he see her smiling, he shook his head. Its not time to mourning anymore. He kneel and rub her grave softly as if it was Mavis herself
"I love you Mavis-chan.. I maybe not watching them directly but i will be there when they need me if situation become dire.. Beside Kurama will come if something happen.."
Naruto give a kiss to her grave then stand at Mavis grave side. He rechecking everything he have. His giant scroll on his back with Kusanagi, staff, coat of Rikudo Sennin. Yep everything is clear what does he forget? Nothing! But he felt he forget something. He decide to shrugged it off it won't be important anyway
"You can come out now Kurama" Naruto called and Kurama appear from the bush
"Naruto.." Kurama said gently
"Kurama.. Do you have anything to say?" Naruto asked
"Naruto you are the most strong human i ever meet.. Your heart and your mind.. You already endure the pain for thousand years and you still sane.. And after this event i was thinking you going to snap and destroy this world.." Kurama stated
"And are you going to stop me if i gone rampage?" Naruto narrowed his eyes but then surprised when Kurama shook his head
"No. You deserve it.. You've done so much.. I will stand at your side if you gone rampage Naruto.. You are the best human i ever see.. You still able to stay at light even when everything taken from you... Even Rikudo-jiji won't be able to do that.. You are better than him.. Know that i proud of you Naruto.. I'm proud to call you as my brother.. You are my brother even you and me are different" Kurama spoke softly, Naruto chuckled and single tears dropped from his eyes
"Thanks... It mean a lot Kurama.. Where you gonna go by the way?" Naruto asked as he wiped the tears
"I don't know. I need to find out how to increase my power. I won't beaten by human that become dragon! I will beat him into pulp! And make him as my vassal!" Kurama stated with grin as he imagine Acnologia kneeling in front of him who sit in throne with wine on his right claw
"Only you Kurama. Only you.. Very well.. May i sleep now?" Naruto asked. Kurama nodded everything what he want to saying already he said
"See you later Naruto.." Kurama smiled
"See you later Kurama-nii" Naruto grinned and with that Kurama turn around to leave
Naruto seeing Kurama left sighed and turn to other direction where it opposite from Kurama
"You still need to control that magic of yours, Zeref" Naruto called and from the bush Zeref appear with sad face
"Naruto.." Zeref greeted and Naruto sighed
"Seriously? Can't i sleep with peace? Who next gonna come? Acnologia?" Naruto deadpanned make Zeref chuckle
"Naruto i heard everything.. I give you my condolence.." Zeref said with sad expression and soft voice
"Thanks Zeref. But i'm okay.. After all this girl won't be happy if i keep mourn for her" Naruto joked as he point to Mavis grave with his thumb
"Yeah you right.. So.. You going to sleep?" Zeref asked and Naruto nodded
"I have my job Zeref. I can't stay awake.. If i awake i won't be able to hold myself to help my guildmate when they need me so i have to sleep so i can't go to help them.. They need to stand by their own feet" Naruto sighed
"I will miss you until you awake Naruto.." Zeref stated warmly. The blonde immortal is his friend. The person who share same fate and burden like him. They maybe not too close like when they together in one month but in that time they become great friend already
"Yeah i know.. I will sleep now Zeref if you don't mind.. You can visit this place if you want.." Naruto replied watmly and Zeref nodded
"I will visit here sometime. Perhaps i will bring some ramen for you. See you later Naruto..." Zeref said
"Thanks. See you later Zeref" Naruto said as he see Zeref who turn away and gone in darkness. Naruto then look around to make sure no one will disturb him anymore
Seeing no one he nodding to himself once, he slapped his hands together. Concentrating, his Rinnegan began to glowing as 6 purple wave of chakra start to leak out of his body and swirl around him. The chakra slowly merge to him and turn his body into stone. He take one chance to grab his staff and stand firmly like guardian. He can felt his eyes grew heavy and now his legs completely turn into stone. He closed them completely, before losing himself to blissful sleep he muttered one last thing.
"I'll watch them from far My love.. And i won't baby them since i was on your side "
Sleep claimed him moments later as his body turn into full statue
However what Naruto forget is he forget to tell Purehito that if something happen to Great Tenrou Tree he will awaken. And this will become his luck since he didn't know later Purehito will be the one who brought it down
Damn! That was one of hell. I almost cry when i write this chapter. And yes that another word i borrow from Fairy Tail's Guardian Fox, i must say Soah1086 are damn pretty good on writing, no wonder his story got 1K fav and fol! And oh! I have 2 news for my reader
Good news is i find Beta Reader grammar on my next chapter maybe will get better, bad news my laptop must got repaired.. Again.. *sigh* so next chapter maybe will out next week. Next chapter will be entering few introduction and explanation to Makarov and adventure of our beloved fox! No Preview. I still didn't create it x.x
And i want to say thanks for deathstrike and SinOfDisaster for telling me about Beta! Thanks a lot guys :D