Chapter 3 Fairy tail
"people talking"
'people thinking'
"dragon/demon talking"
'dragon/demon thinking'
Flashback
Crimson lotus exploding flame blade
Kushina couldn't believe what she was seeing, blond hair and blues eyes . "Naruto is that really you" Kushina asked not wanting to get her hopes up even if she knew deep down this was her son.
Naruto gave his parents a small smile and was about to take a step forward until he noticed a small bundle In his mother's arms. "Who's that" Naruto asked pointing at the bundle in Kushina's arms.
Kushina smiled at her oldest "this is your baby brother Naruto, his name is Raiden, Raiden Namikaze" Kushina said as she approached Naruto.
"It's alright Naruto you don't have to be afraid" Kushina said seeing the scared look in her son's eyes.
"Mom it's been seven years, where have you been, did you even look for me those seven years I was gone" Naruto asked trying to hold back his tears.
Before Naruto could say anymore he was embraced by Kushina, though she was careful not to smother her youngest child in the process. "Naruto, of course we did why would you ask that, we never stopped looking" Kushina said wrapping an arm around him while the other held onto Raiden.
When Minato approached Naruto looked over in his direction. "Naruto we need you to understant that just because we have Raiden now, that doesn't mean we've replaced you your still our son nothings going to change that" Minato said.
Nodding Naruto smiled at his father and returned his mother's embrace.
" Naruto what happened when the village was attacked, how did you escape" Minato asked wondering how an seven year old boy escaped from Zeref cultist.
Naruto separated from Kushina and stared at Minato for a few seconds before answering "I almost didn't, if it wasn't for master Azrael I would've ended up like the rest of the kids that were taken away" Naruto told him.
Minato's eyes widened along with some of the other senior members of the guild. "Naruto, this Azrael that saved you what did he look like" Minato asked wondering if it could be the same one he was thinking of.
"Well he had black hair, wore a silver haori and when he used his wind magic his eyes would glow green" Naruto told him shocked at the description Naruto gave.
Then Makarov stepped forward "tell me boy, where is Azrael now is he on his way to the guild or did you come on your own" Makarov asked.
Naruto stared at the ground for a few seconds and clenched his fist in poorly concealed anger before answering. "dead, master Azrael died two weeks ago defeating Behzor the demon of chaos" Naruto told him as Minato put a hand on his shoulder in order to comfort his son.
"You and Azrael were close weren't you Naruto" Minato asked getting a nod from his son. "You know Naruto, your master and I were good friends" Minato said smiling down at his son.
Naruto stared at Minato "he was, master said he was apart of this guild when he was younger. He even suggested that I join fairy tail myself" Naruto said gripping his sword subconsciously.
"He left the guild fifteen years ago to pursue his own goals, he never did tell us what those were though" Minato said.
"So I take it you're here to join the guild then" Kushina asked getting a nod from Naruto. Grabbing his hand Kushina led him to the bar pulling out a stamp. "Alright Naruto what color and where" Kushina asked.
"Black on the right shoulder" Naruto said pulling up the right sleeve of his haori as Kushina gave him his guild mark.
"Congratulations you're officially a member of fairy tail" Kushina told him. As Naruto ran his left hand over the guild mark he heard someone yell party and all hell broke lose.
The next day Naruto arrived at the guild at eight in the morning and was looking at the request board. Naruto figured he might as well start making a name for himself problem was deciding on what job to take. When he was about to pick a job some girl with red hair a few years younger than him approached him. "You're the new member right, I'm Erza Scarlet" the now identified Erza said.
Naruto turned his attention to the redhead and decided to introduce himself as well "Naruto Namikaze" Naruto said giving her a bright smile.
Erza's eyes widened "Namikaze are you related to Minato and master Kushina" Erza asked.
"Master Kushina" Naruto questioned wondering why Erza Referred to his mom as master.
"Yes Kushina has been training me in swordsmanship ever since I joined the guild. Because of her help I've Improved quite a bit since joining fairy tail" Erza said.
"I see well then to answer your question yes I'm related their my parents" Naruto said.
" Their son but I thought you disappeared seven years ago" Erza stated before realizing how rude she was being and to her master's son no less. "Forgive me I have no right mentioning such a personal matter please forgive me" Erza said.
Naruto waved his hand "It's alright I don't mind you asking. Truth of the matter is zeref cultist attacked my village while mom and dad were away. They were about to kill me when Azrael saved my life and took me under his wing" Naruto said as he turned back to the notice board.
Getting the hint that he didn't want to talk about it anymore she decided to get back to the reason she came over in the first place. "Master asked me to accompany you on your first mission so you know how these request are handled so pick a job and meet me at my table in thirty minutes" Erza told him.
"Wait why do I have to team up with you" Naruto asked.
"Is there something wrong with teaming up with me" Erza asked leveling Naruto with a glare.
"No not at all" Naruto said scared out of his mind. That look he's seen on one other person, his Mom and the fact that she some twelve year old girl gave him that look terrified him.
Erza smiled "good now find a job already" Erza said and started to walk off again before Naruto stopped her.
"Hey why thirty minutes" Naruto asked confused.
Erza turned around slowly, "because I haven't had my cake yet" erza said as if it were obvious and continued on to her table. While Naruto just shook his head and turned his attention back to the request board. When he noticed the particular flier that caught his attention before Erza interrupted him. Grabbing the flier he walked over to Erza's table and took a seat.
When Erza saw the request she was surprised that he would pick out a bandit extermination job. While Erza could handle the job on her own this guy was new to the guild and she had no idea what he was capable of. "You sure you want this one it could be dangerous" Erza told him wanting to make sure he knew what he was getting into.
"Yeah I mean if you're worried don't be I'll protect you" Naruto said not noticing the glare Erza was giving him.
Erza got up with a huff and started walking out of the guild "Come on then I'll show you who needs protection" Erza said leaving a confused Naruto behind.
Naruto just watched Erza disappear into the distance, 'girls are weird' Naruto thought before chasing after the redhead. Once he caught up with her they both started to walk side by side in silence until they reached the train station.
Once they boarded the train Naruto not being able to deal with all the tension decided to appease the volatile redhead. "you know Erza I wasn't trying to call you weak or anything, you just seemed worried about the job is all" Naruto said.
Hearing his comment she was tempted to ignore him but decided to be civil after all he was new to the guild. "I was worried because I wasn't for sure how capable you were, It had nothing to do with being scared" Erza said getting a nod from Naruto.
"So what type of magic do you use" Naruto asked getting Erza's attention hey might as well now what she can do if he was going to be teaming up with her.
Turning towards Naruto "I use requip it let's me store weapons in my own pocket dimension and call upon them immediately when I need them" Erza said getting a nod from Naruto. "What about you, I you said the guy that saved you taught you magic and that you carry a sword but you never said what type of magic" Erza added.
"Azrael taught me wind magic. As for the sword I also use wind magic with it as well" Naruto said.
Two hours later after they reached their destination and met with the mayor the duo found themselves in the woods searching for a particular cave. "According to the mayor the bandits are holed up in a large cavern in this general area" Naruto said as they continued to scan the area.
"Naruto over here" Erza said motioning him over to her as she pointed down a path where a large cavern was spotted hidden by the dense foliage.
"Good job Erza, see I told you it would be easy" Naruto said with a grin as they both started to stalk towards the cave. Once they got near the entrance they noticed there were two bandits standing guard. They shared a look and took off.
"Hey did you hear something" one of the guards said. Before he could get a answer the bandit next to him fell to the ground unconscious. Before he could alert anyone he received a chop to the neck enhanced with wind magic.
After they tied up the bandits they turned towards each other nodded and took off into the cavern. After walking for a few minutes they came to an opening where the remaining bandits were located.
"Alright Erza I'll go left and you go right sound good" Naruto asked getting a nod from the redhead they counted fifteen bandits in the room total. As Naruto dropped down he charged up his magic "wind sphere" Naruto yelled causing the unsuspecting bandits to disperse in order to avoid the attack.
"I got you now wind vortex" Naruto yelled Releasing a wave of wind at two of the bandits knocking them out. Before he could capitalize on his surprise attack three more bandits rushed him with swords In hand. Ducking under the first swing and strafing to the left dodging the bandit trying to gut him Naruto coated his right hand in wind and delivered a debilitating hook to the third bandit sending him into the cavern wall knocking him out. As the other two charged him Naruto held out his right hand and prepared another spell "Gale force blast" Naruto enchanted hitting the two bandits with a invisible wall of wind sending them all the way across the other side of the cavern.
Naruto took the time to check on Erza and wasn't disappointed. Erza was holding her own those bandits didn't stand a chance. Naruto was brought out of his revery when he had to duck a oncoming blade which he countered with a devastating uppercut enhanced with wind magic. Seeing two more head his way Naruto decided to wrap things up. Jumping up in the air avoiding their attacks Naruto coated his left leg in wind and landed a solid kick catching both bandits by surprise. Noticing the rest of the bandits were focusing on Erza Naruto decided to give her her a hand and activated his wind body spell.
When they split up at first Erza was worried but it was made pretty obvious that whoever Azrael was he trained Naruto well. The blond was a force to be reckoned with so she decided to focus her attention on the bandits in front of her.
Drawing her sword Erza dashed forward and started a unrelenting assault on the bandits. The first three bandits were put down rather quickly as they weren't expecting a twelve year old girl to be so skilled with a blade. The next bandit lunged at her with a giant warhammer which Erza barely dodged and countered with an upwards slash before turning around and blocking another bandits strike. Using the bandits weight Erza shifted causing the man to trip over himself and received a kick to the jaw knocking him out cold.
Before Erza could catch her breath two more bandits charged from her right so she summoned another sword in her left hand then charged the two bandits. As they traded blows Erza was able to catch a glimpse of how well Naruto was doing, which to her relief was breezing through the bandits. Ducking under both bandits attacks Erza spun around behind them and put them down at the same time with a cross cut. While she was catching her breathe two more bandits came from her left Which she blocked What she didn't see was the third bandit behind her.
Seeing an opportunity to finish the redhead off the bandit lunged at Erza "you're finished now little girl, prepare to die" the charging bandit yelled as he readied his blade.
Hearing the bandit yell, Erza forced the other two back to give herself some room and turned to face her assailant but realized it was to late she wouldn't be able to avoid his attack in time. Then Naruto appeared out of thin air delivering a devastating wind coated fist into the man's jaw sending him flying. Remembering the other two Erza turned around and was just able to parry the first bandits blow then ducked under the second bandits swipe. Using the blade in her left hand Erza slashed the second bandit across the chest.
Seeing Erza parry the first bandit then switch her focus on the second bandit. Naruto saw it as an opening and dashed towards the unoccupied bandit delivering a solid punch to their temple finishing him off.
"You alright Erza" Naruto asked turning to his partner making sure she wasn't injured. Getting a nod from the redhead they made their way to the exit. When they made it back outside Naruto was stopped by erza "Thank you, you saved my life today, I'm in your dept Naruto" Erza said bowing her head. Naruto shook his head and walked up to Erza. Tapping her in the head with his pointer and middle fingers and smiled.
Confused by the gesture Erza rubbed her forehead "what was that for" Erza asked puffing her cheeks a little.
"because I felt like it, you don't owe me anything Erza I'll always be looking out for you no matter what" Naruto said looking Erza in the eyes. Which caused Erza to gain a tinge of pink on her cheeks though the blond didn't notice it. "Now let's go inform the mayor that the bandits are taken care of and head home" Naruto finished continuing down the path that lead to the village.
It's been three weeks since Naruto and Erza returned from Naruto's first mission. While they haven't teamed up since then they do usually talk whenever they see each other in the guild. Naruto was at the bar eating his seventh bowl of ramen when someone took the seat next to him. Like Naruto he had blond hair but had teal eyes and a lightning bolt shaped scar under his right eye.
"So your Naruto huh" the blond asked.
"Yeah and you would be?" Naruto questioned.
"Laxus Dreyar and I've got to say you're even more pathetic than I thought you would be" Laxus laughed out.
Naruto glared at Laxus "Mind telling me what your problem is or do I have to wipe that smirk off your face" Naruto said not liking this guy's attitude.
Naruto's comment only served to make Laxus laugh even harder. "Oh please, don't joke around like that you wouldn't stand a chance. They'd be wiping your remains off the floor if we fought" Laxus boasted. Naruto was about to say something before Laxus continued. "Besides you needed Erza's help on your first mission it couldn't get any more pathetic than that" Laxus said.
"What do you mean by that Laxus" Naruto asked in a emotionless voice, his hair foreshadowing his eyes.
"I mean she's a pathetic excuse for a mage that doesn't even deserve to be in this guild" Laxus said.
While she would never admit it overhearing what Laxus said did upset her, but being who she was Erza got up and headed towards Laxus and Naruto ready to confront the lightning mage. When Erza was a few feet away Laxus was sent flying courtesy of Naruto's fist. Seeing Naruto act so hostile confused Erza enough to make her stop dead in her tracks.
Laxus wiping the blood from his lip got up glaring at Naruto. "You've got a death wish or something" Laxus asked coating his fist with lightning.
Naruto doing the same with his wind stared down Laxus. "Listen carefully you bastard, Erza isn't pathetic you hear me. I ever hear you insulting her again I'll kick in your teeth" Naruto glowered infuriated with the mage before him.
Laxus smirked "I get it you don't want me picking on your girlfriend is that it" Laxus said expecting a reaction from Naruto who just glared at him.
Erza was too deep in thought to register what Laxus said. 'Naruto, why is he defending me, what Laxus said had nothing to do with him so why' Erza thought bringing back memories of a azure haired boy. Becoming aware of her surroundings again Erza saw Naruto and Laxus sprinting towards each other preparing to teach the other a lesson.
Before the two blonds could clash however another blond appeared between them stopping both attacks. It was none other than Naruto's father and Laxus's teacher Minato Namikaze. "Both of you this ends now understood" Minato said with authority.
Laxus scoffed before walking away "whatever your son started it" Laxus said leaving the guild.
Minato turned to Naruto "just make sure he doesn't insult Erza anymore and we won't have any problems. One more thing someone should tell him to pull that lightning rod out of his ass" Naruto said before sitting back down at the bar to finish his food causing Minato roll his eyes.
"Teenagers" Minato muttered before walking over to the bar as well.
Seeing his father take a seat next to him Naruto swallowed his food before glancing in his direction. "Look Dad I don't need a lecture right now" Naruto said then went back to eating hoping his Dad would give him a break.
Minato sighed "Naruto I'm not here to lecture you, tell me what did Laxus say about Erza that got you so riled up" Minato asked.
Naruto clenched his fist "he called her pathetic and said she didn't belong in fairy tail. I know I shouldn't have high him but where does he get off saying something like that" Naruto said.
Minato sighed "I see Naruto, Laxus has a lot of anger inside of him. I hoped that if I took him on as an apprentice I could help him get rid of his hatred" Minato said as he noticed Erza approaching and decided to go talk to Laxus disappearing in a flash.
"Naruto" Erza said getting the blond's attention.
Turning around Naruto noticed it was Erza so he motioned for her to join him which she did.
"Why did you defend me like that I mean we hardly know each other" Erza asked wanting to know his motives for doing so.
"That's a dumb question" Naruto said. Getting a glare from Erza he decided to elaborate "I defended you because you're my friend" Naruto said as he ordered her a slice of strawberry cake.
"Naruto you don't have to" Erza began before he interrupted her.
"It's okay I insist" Naruto said to which Erza nodded if he was going to buy her strawberry cake who was she to argue. taking a bite Erza noticed the blond getting to his feet. "Well I'm gonna go find a job, see you later Erza" Naruto said as he started to walk off before Erza grabbed his arm.
"If you wait a few minutes I'll join you, if you want me to that is" Erza said staring at her plate.
"Alright finish your cake and I'll find a job" Naruto said leaving Erza to herself.
'Maybe teaming up won't be so bad after all' Erza thought with a smile as she continued to eat her cake neither realizing this was the start of a bond greater than either of them thought possible.
AN- Next chapter should be the start of cannon unless I think of something else to add.
Known spells
Wind vortex- releases a wave of wind
Gale force blast- unleashes an invisible wall of Hurricane force wind
Wind sphere - fires a ball of condensed wind at the opponent
Wind barrier - the user surrounds themselves in a wall of wind capable of negating most attacks
Wind body- user turns their body into wind
Wind blade storm- fires dozens of boomerang shaped blades of wind
Sacred wind sword of transcendence- using their life force the user generates a massive sword of wind