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Sasuke returned to his apartment and gathered some essential things including the communication lacrima Master Makarov gave him and placed it in his bag. Sasuke grabs a piece of paper and writes a note placing it on the table where it can be found if someone comes looking for him, he then walks outside and locks his apartment. He finds that it's just becoming sunset so he rushes to the train station and is barely able to catch the last train out.
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From running away and exploring the western continent to joining Fairy Tail a year ago, Sasuke hasn't been home for nearly 16 months. Now after that reading from Cana he's certain something bad is going to happen back home.
Sasuke runs through the snowy wasteland he sees smoke and the figure of Deliora in the distance surrounded by magic circles that he was only told about. "No… it can't be." Sasuke sprints as fast as he can towards Deliora to find Lyon frozen in ice, Grey shouting and Ur crossing her arms with slightly bent knees.
"Mom!" Sasuke shouts, Ur turns her head to see tears in his eyes. "Take care my son, I'm glad I got to see you again. I'm so proud of who've you become." Ur smiles as a crack appears on her face. She focuses her attention back on the demon before shouting 'Ice Shell'! She uncrosses her arms and ice launches at the demon.
The demon realizing this tries to move out of the spells directory. Tears in his eyes Sasuke says, "Goodbye mom…" Sasuke then activates his Sharingan just as a third tomoe appears in both eyes. He locks eyes with Deliora and places it under a Genjutsu and it stops moving. Ur's body then transforms into a shell of ice surrounding the demon sealing Deliora away.
"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry Ur." Grey whimpers as tears fall from his face as he sits on his knees. Sasuke walks over to Grey and kneels down, "Grey, look at me."
Grey looks up and sees Sasuke with his three tomoe Sharingan activated filled with tears. "You're eyes, w-what's wrong with them?" Grey stutters, Sasuke closes his eyes and deactivates his Sharingan before opening his eyes once more. "Nothing's wrong with them, now tell me, what exactly happened."
Grey averts his eyes, "It's my fault this happened. You were right Sasuke, I should've listened to both you and Ur about not going after Deliora but I thought that I finally was strong enough to take it down once and for all. But instead I got Ur killed instead. I should've been the one to die, not her!" Grey shouts, Sasuke grits his teeth before slapping Grey across the face.
"Yes, you should've listened but you didn't kill my mother. Instead she sealed away the demon that has been haunting you and many others. She chose to do it, to be honest I hoped this day would never happen but… at least she did so protecting people she cared for and not some greedy strangers." Sasuke states as tears once more fill his eyes.
"But it doesn't mean you should switch places with her dammit. So yes it's your fault that you went after Deliora when you weren't strong enough. But you're not guilty for my mother's death, she chose to cast that spell, so don't forget this moment for as long as you live, you stupid idiot." Sasuke states
A few hours later Lyon wakes up and looks around then asks, "Where's Ur?" Sasuke walks over to Lyon and kneels down to eye level. "She sealed Deliora away for the good of the continent. She's no longer in human form but the demon's prison Lyon." Sasuke says, Lyon looks to Grey and runs over and pushes him to the ground.
"This was your fault, Ur's dead because of you!" Lyon shouts. "Lyon! That's enough. I already gave him a lecture." Sasuke says. "Like you have room to talk. You left master alone, she was devastated when you disappeared after that argument! You never cared about her did you!" Sasuke slaps Lyon across the face.
"Yeah I left, and it was wrong, but you don't know how it hurt me either. I have no idea how my mother taught you but I do know it was not to become some narcissistic, possessive person." Sasuke sternly says, he lets out a sigh before turning around and walking a few steps away. "I don't care what you choose from here on, but if you wish to continue learning ice maker magic my mother taught you. You're more than welcome to continue learning from me. It's up to you, I'm going to be at the cabin for two days then I'm leaving with or without you at noon. See ya around." Sasuke then walks off towards the cabin he called home for many years.
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It's the second day and Sasuke opens the door to the cabin and finds it quiet and although there's furniture, the cabin seems so empty still just as it did after Deliora got sealed. Sasuke finally decides to walk to his room and discovers that it has been left untouched just like his sister's room was. "You were waiting for me to come home… weren't you." Sasuke closes the door to his room and turns around to find Grey walking into the cabin. "Grey…"
"I'm sorry for what I did. I lost my entire family, my home and now Ur. I realize I'm weak and I don't deserve your offer after what I did but…" Grey bows down, "Please Sasuke, teach me everything you know I don't want to lose anyone again!"
A memory flashes through Sasuke's mind as he remembers during the Chunin exams Sasuke asked Kakashi sensei to teach him Chidori to get stronger. Sasuke began to wonder if this feeling of joy and worry was what Kakashi sensei felt like when he asked him to teach him Chidori.
"Very well, but just a heads up I'm not as lenient as my mother. I'm gonna be a strict teacher. Do you think you can keep up?" Sasuke asks, Grey straightens up and says, "Of course I can." Sasuke smiles.
"You kind of remind me of myself in a way." Grey looks at him in confusion, "What do you mean by that?"
"It's nothing, but I'll promise you this, where we're going is somewhere my mother probably told you about. Has she ever told you about the western continents…"
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Sasuke and Grey get off the train at Magnolia station and are greeted by a blonde teenaged lightning mage. "Well well, if it isn't Reika. Where've you been for the past two months?", "None of your business Laxus, and where'd you get that nickname from?" Sasuke asks.
"Normally I'd not say but I'm feeling generous today so I'll tell you. On my last job I over heard a group of merchants say there was a wizard wielding black ice magic a few months back and they saved them from a monster. But never got their name so they started calling them Reika and to my knowledge you're the only black ice wielding wizard in Fiore. So indulge me Sasuke, what were you up to while you were gone this past month, did you save anyone else?" Laxus says.
"None of your business Laxus, and don't call me Reika, I have a name." Sasuke states, Laxus grabs Sasuke's shoulder and in response Sasuke quickly grabs Laxus's arm and begins to cover it in black ice. Laxus releases Sasuke and the ice falls off his arm, "Don't… touch me, otherwise it'll be the arm that comes off instead of the ice." Sasuke coldly states. "Is that a threat?" Laxus asks with a smirk. "It's a promise."
"No wonder your other name is Rin, you're magic matches your cold heart." Laxus spats before getting onto the departing train. Sasuke and Grey then leave the station and walk into town towards the guild.
"Hey Sasuke, what was that about?" Grey questions, "That was Laxus, he's an arrogant son of a b-" Sasuke catches himself before swearing and clears his throat, "He's someone I don't get along with very well, yet he bugs me because I'm the only one in the guild who can give him a challenge when it comes to a fight, besides the Master of course."
"I see, well is Fairy Tail a good guild?" Grey asks, Sasuke smiles. "Based on what I've experienced, it is. You'll like it here, not only that, but there's someone here who's your age." They reach the top of the stairs and as Sasuke opens the door to the guild Cana tackles him to the ground unexpectedly.
"You jerk! How could you leave without telling anyone, do you know how worried we all were." Cana yelled with tears in her eyes. "Yes, I'm a jerk to everyone, now get off me Cana I kinda need to introduce Grey to the Master." Cana gets off Sasuke and the two stand up. Cana looks at Grey and says, "Are you a pervert?"
"What are you talking about Cana?" Sasuke then sees Grey only in his boxers. "Where are your clothes Grey!" Sasuke yells, Grey looks down in horror as he says, "How did that happen?"
"Mom what have you done to this child…" Sasuke asked, he then sighs as he then composes himself. The trio then proceed inside the guild hall where Sasuke is immediately surrounded by the guild members asking the same question Laxus did at the train station.
Makarov then breaks up the group surrounding Sasuke, "My boy you caused quite the ruckus not saying where you were going or when you were coming back." Makarov said with a sigh. "Didn't you see my note on the table of my house?" Sasuke asks, Makarov stretches his arm and hits Sasuke over the head. "Ow that hurt." Sasuke said, rubbing the side of his head. "It's common sense not to break into someone's house whether the owner is home or not, so no we didn't."
"Right, this place isn't Konoha. They don't infiltrate peoples houses weather they are home or not like in my previous life." Sasuke thought, "I'm sorry I won't do it again without telling someone." Makarov smiled at this before turning to Grey.
"And who's the friend you brought with you?" He asked, "My name is Grey Fullbuster, and I'm here to join the guild. Sasuke said this was a good place for people who have nowhere to go, so I'm here to join."
"Well my boy there's only one requirement to join the guild. Can you use magic?" Makarov asked. "Of course I can, I use the exact same magic as Sasuke. In fact, he's gonna teach me how to perfect my magic." Grey states.
Makarov raises an eyebrow before looking to Sasuke and saying, "This wouldn't happen to be the boy you were talking about when you first joined would it?" Sasuke crosses arms as he proceeds to say, "What if it is Gramps, my mother isn't around to continue teaching him. Not only that I gave him a choice to come along with me and continue learning or live his life and learn on his own."
Makarov frowns, "I'm sorry for the loss of your mother Sasuke." He then smiles once more and says, "However, I am glad to see you return safe and sound. Along with bringing home a new friend." Makarov looks to Grey.
"My boy since you want to join the guild all I need to know now is where you want your guild mark and what color." Sasuke thinks about it for a moment before pointing to the right side of his chest, "I want it here please and blue if possible."
Makarov goes and grabs the magic stamp and in his absence Cana whispers to Sasuke, "I'm surprised the Master didn't question Grey not having clothes on.", "Weirder stuff has happened in this guild Cana, I wouldn't be surprised if someone used to do the same when the Master was younger." Sasuke whispers back.
Makarov returns and stamps Grey's chest and a blue insignia of the guild appears. "Welcome to the Fairy Tail Grey, it's time to celebrate the return of Sasuke and a new member joining!" Makarov cheers, and the rest of the guild joins in.
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Sasuke age 12:
Both Sasuke and Grey are in a clearing in Magnolia Forest facing each other with Cana watching the two train. "Ice Make-", "Too slow Grey!" Sasuke then charges at Grey getting behind him and wacking him in the back of the head with a stick. Grey stumbles forward and turns around facing Sasuke, "You're too fast, it's not fare!" Grey complains. "Life isn't fare, what if you're against someone stronger than yourself one day. Are you just going to say it's not fare and give up." Sasuke asks.
"Of course not, I'd fight them." Grey states, "Then fight me like you mean it, think of me as the enemy not your teacher. Come at me hard and fast, with no hesitation." Sasuke commands. Grey tenses up after hearing this but takes a deep breath and gets into a fighting stance. "Better… now come at me!" Grey puts his hands together before chanting 'Ice Make: Cannon'!
The two ice mages continue training for the next thirty minutes with Grey casting spells at Sasuke, and Sasuke easily dodging them by taking one step to the side every time. 'Ice Make: Lance' Sasuke sighs and wacks the ice lances away with the stick he was holding. "We're done for the day, you got the basics down to a tee, but you seriously need to build up your stamina more before I can teach you more." Sasuke states, Grey drops to his knees and coughs.
"Y-yes…" Grey barely says. "Umm Sasuke, wasn't that just a one sided fight to begin with?" Cana asks. "Of course it was, but how will he improve if he doesn't have an opponent to fight against." Sasuke states.
"I don't understand, what do you mean?" Sasuke smirks and says, "Grey will one day find a rival and by having one, that will encourage you to become stronger than them. Currently Grey doesn't have anyone he acknowledges as a rival, so in order to keep motivating him till that day comes, I'm becoming a wall he needs to overcome in the meantime." Sasuke explains. "Wait, so you're going easy on him!" Cana looks at him in shock. "I'm mean yeah, I haven't even used magic against him, haven't you noticed." Cana thinks back and realizes he's right. Not once has he used his ice magic against Grey during training.
"So what will you do when Grey has a rival?" Cana asks, Sasuke lets out a small chuckle, "Absolutely nothing."
"What!" Cana shouts in a high pitched voice. "Like I explained Cana having a rival is something that encourages you to get stronger either on your own or with someone's help. If Grey wants my help, I'll help him but he'll need to fight his own battles with his rival whoever that may be." Sasuke states.
"You sound like you know what it's like having a rival." Cana deadpans. "You'd be spot on. Unfortunately we will never be able to see each other again." Sasuke says as he looks to the sky. "I'm sorry for bringing it up." Cana apologizes. "Don't be, in fact it's thanks to him I'm like this now." Cana looks at him confused.
Sasuke sees her confusion but chooses to not respond, instead he goes over to Grey whose still on his knees and decides to sling him over his shoulder. "Sasuke what are you doing? Put me down!" Grey demanded as he kicks and punches Sasuke trying to break free.
"If you could stand, you would've done so already. Therefore, I'm carrying you back to the guild." Sasuke explained, "Fine, but not like this it's uncomfortable!" Grey shouts. "Would you rather me carry you bridal style?" Grey's face turns beat red out of embarrassment, "I'd rather die than that happen!" Cana snickers at this, "Shut up Cana." Grey says. "Oh yeah and what are you gonna do about it?" Cana then sticks out her tongue.
"Quit antiganizing him Cana." Sasuke says, Cana sighs then begins to trot behind Sasuke as he starts walking away. "Why am I the babysitter again?" Sasuke questions as Cana begins to tease Grey once again.
