A load of questions flowed through Erza's head as she eyed Naruto while he walked leisurely with his hands tucked comfortably in his pockets.
So many questions and so many desired answers to them.
Erza trailed behind Naruto as the rest of the group lead them in front. On their way back to the guild.
Erza felt that she and Naruto already have a connection, but Naruto because of how closed off he is, still felt very distant to her. And she hoped to fix that.
She took in a deep breath, finally gathering the encouragement to pick up her pace, go up to Naruto and ask him a question that still has never left her mind.
"Naruto." She called. Catching the attention of Natsu, Lucy, Gray and Happy as they turned around to look at the two powerful warriors.
Naruto stopped walking and looked at her intently.
"Now that you've gone on your very first adventure in this world, what are you going to do? Will you...join our guild? Will you join Fairy Tail?" Erza asked.
Naruto stayed silent, he actually just pondering about it as he walked. He was still shaky about it, but he knew it would be good for him to join a guild and make new friends and learn more about this world.
"Well..." Naruto began. Erza looked at him, anticipating for the answer. She also braced for him to say no. But to her surprise...
"I don't see why not." Naruto finally said. Everyone paused and looked at Naruto with wide, surprised but ultimately excited and happy eyes.
"Really Naruto!? You really mean it!?" Natsu jumped. Naruto smirked and nodded.
Erza let out a heavy breath, although she was not expecting this response from Naruto she was utterly happy that he will be joining Fairy Tail.
Naruto noticed Erza's little breath of relief and chuckled. "I'm happy to hear that you will be joining us Naruto." She smiled.
"It will only do me good and no harm, I know that I cannot just remain isolated forever in this world. I wanna know and learn more about this interesting world of yours. And I believe the best way to do that is to start by joining a guild. And since I've already been introduced and more then acquainted with ya'll, I've decided to join the Fairy Tail Guild." Naruto smiled.
Lucy's eyes lit up with excitement. 'Wow! This is so cool!'
Erza cannot help but beam with utter excitement. "So Naruto, what's your plan gonna be?" She asked.
"Well first, I'll officially become a member of Fairy Tail. And to be honest, I have no idea what to do after. Perhaps I'll go on a mission. I'm presuming that I'm gonna need some way to sustain and support myself. And to do that I'll need money, and seeing how your little S-class mission was suppose to come with a fat reward of money, I'm assuming for a wizard to make money they must go on missions. Correct me if I'm wrong." Naruto said.
"Wow, that is very true. That is amazing, you were able to deduce that much already? That is too cool." Gray smirked.
Naruto shrugged nonchalantly, "I merely just observed. Nothing too impressive."
Natsu was absolutely astonished by this legendary figure. And speaking of, the group did not notice the continuous stares of the townspeople, who's faces had gone completely blank.
They all whispered and murmured over to their friends. It was like the people of the town had just witnessed Kurama and the other tailed beasts battle to ten tails to death.
Either they were going mad or they really are seeing Naruto Uzumaki wander through the streets with a few member of the Fairy Tail guild.
Natsu and Lucy looked at Naruto with absolute admiration. Erza smiled at him, each and every second she is allowed another sneak peek through the crack of the wall Naruto's built around himself.
Eventually, the team made it back to the guildhall. Natsu chuckled a little before kick opening the guild doors with a big cheeky grin.
"GUESS WHO'S BACK!" he hollered excitingly. The whole team flooded into the guildhall with big grins with Naruto standing behind them casually.
Makarov let out a sigh of relief but also with frustration.
"You guys are finally back! We were all worrying about ya'll?" Mira smiled.
"Don't worry Mira, we're fine." Erza assured.
"So what happened? Did you guys finish the job?" Cana asked with a drunken voice as always.
"Yeah, we have Naruto to thank for that. If it weren't for him, I would've just taken these fools and head straight back to the guild. But, he insisted we finish the job. And I'm glad we finished it." Erza said warmly.
"And speaking of, is he here? Or did he part ways with you guys after finishing the job?" Makarov asked curiously.
Gray smirked, he pointed his thumb back over to Naruto. "He's back here, trying to be coy and all but he's here."
Naruto finally stepped, peaking his head through the team. "Sup."
The team finally scattered throughout into the guildhall, but they continued to eye Naruto. Smiling brightly at him.
Naruto began trailing over to the bar and took a seat in the stool, looking over to Mira with warm eyes. "I'd like to officially become a member of this guild."
The guild dropped in silence. Erza, Natsu, Gray, Lucy and Happy smirked.
"WHAAAA!"
Naruto couldn't help but chuckle himself, "Yup, you heard me. I would like to join this guild. Might as well, seems like I'd fit in here, everyone here seems likable and fun. I'd enjoy my time here. So, go then, make me a member of Fairy Tail."
Makarov grinned, "Well, you heard him. Mira, give him his Fairy Tail mark. Make it offical, Naruto Uzumaki the legendary shinobi joins the notorious Fairy Tail guild. I like the sound of that."
Mira giggled, "On it!" With that she went over and grabbed the stamp and came back over to the blonde shinobi.
"So, where would you like your mark to be, and what color?" Mira asked with a welcoming smile.
"Anywhere on my body?" Naruto said. "Anywhere you'd like!" She replied cheekily.
"So, it could be on my tongue, or my butt, or my nipple?" Naruto went on, laughing in the end.
Mira couldn't help but laugh along, the other guild members laughed as well. They all were so very, very intrigued by Naruto.
"Those sure are very interesting spots to place your mark, but if that's what you really desire then so be it!" Mira burst out.
Erza looked over in adoration, 'You can be quite the charming, funny one. You amaze me each and every second.' Again, she felt a slight burning sensation in her cheeks.
"I'm joking, on my back will be fine, orange." Naruto finally said, calming down.
"Yes sir!" Mira giggled. With that, Naruto reached over to grab the Kusanagi and swung it over his back and setting it carefully leaning on the counter wall and turned around so his back was faced towards Mira and he lifted up his two layered outfit, inadvertently exposing his scar covered back.
Mira gasped in horror but marveled as well. 'Just, what in the world happened to him? These scars look so awful!' She thought in horror.
"Top left please." Naruto said, finally snapping her back into reality.
Mira jumped a little but nodded a but frantically. "Okay." She lifted her arm up to Naruto's left shoulder blade, quickly noticing the little patch of scars that in that area. She didn't even to begin what this warrior has been through. Gently, even though she knew that it couldn't hurt, paranoid, she pressed the stamp onto his shoulder ever so lightly before taking it off.
Revealing a brilliant colored orange colored Fairy Tail mark on his left shoulder blade.
"Thanks." Naruto said, lifting his kimono shirts back down and turning back over to smile at Mira. Only to see Mira's horrified face.
"What's wrong Miss? You look like you just saw a ghost! By the way, what was your name again?" Naruto asked in concern.
Bringing the guildmates' attention to the pair sitting over at the bar. Including Erza, she lifted a brow in curiosity. 'What's wrong?'
"The name was Mira. Naruto..."She stopped, unable to hold back a tear.
Naruto narrowed his eyes, "What's wrong? Was it something I said?"
"Y-you're back, it's..it's covered in horrendous scars! " Mira uttered. All of the guild members widened their eyes.
"Oh, those. Oops, that wasn't meant to happen. They're nothing you need to fuss about. Some were recent, some were a while ago. But, nothing to worry about." Naruto assured.
"Oh and I just noticed that my sage coat is gone. Oh that's right, I gave it to Ur. Tch, silly me." Naruto chuckled. Only to find Mira and the rest of the guild still eyeing Naruto worryingly.
He sighed, "They were just scars I got from the battles I had back in the Elemental Nations. It's really not that big of a deal, I completely forgot they were even there. I've gotten enough to not notice them. I guess the physical scars don't really get the attention needed when you're already in an emotionally scarring situation."
Gray frowned, 'Goodness, what the hell has this guy been through.'
Natsu only remained silent. 'Whatever Naruto went through, it sure as hell ain't good.'
"But anyways, let's the change the subject. I'd feel horrible with the ruining the mood with my depressing stories. Ha." Naruto grinned, simply brushing everything away.
Mira finally complied and sighed. "Alright."
Erza didn't stop taking her eyes off of Naruto. 'When are you gonna start opening up? This wall you've built for yourself, everytime I think there's a slight opening, it seals back up immediately.'
Makarov also studied Naruto for a
bit, 'Hmm, interesting, mysterious....well Naruto...welcome to Fairy Tail.'
Snazzycake101: Hey guys! Long time no see! At long last, here it is. Hope you enjoyed. So, maybe Naruto will go on a solo mission or something next chapter. Idk, I'll figure it out. Sorry for the absence, and thank you for your patience. Stay tuned!
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN NARUTO OR FAIRY TAIL IN ANYWAY SHAPE OR FORM
SEE YA LATER YA MOTHERFUCKERS!