AN: Hi guys! Here's the chap ! Forgive me if it's bad, cause it looks like I'm a bad writer after all ;c Also, I apologize for very late update.

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Chapter 4

As the moon entered the beautifully darkened sky, Erza realized something. The fourth day of the Grand Magic Games had ended. The battles were finally over. Her precious guild could be proud and celebrate their victory. In the first competition, Fairy Tail B team gained 6 points, thanks to Juvia. However, Lucy had not achieved a win for the team; she was terribly defeated and taken to the infirmary. Minerva had been beaten her, until she lost her consciousness. Enraged Titania and her furious guild mates decided to take revenge on Sabertooth, which turned out to be successful. Natsu and Gajeel were supposed to fight Sting and Rogue. Their fight was very long. But, in the end Dragneel pushed the metal dragon slayer away and took both opponents on himself. Natsu had won the battle. While reminding herself about today's events, Scarlet was heading towards her dorm, satisfied with the results of the day. Well… almost everything went great. With an exception of defeated and wounded Lucy. The knight only hoped that she would be okay. Maybe she'll visit her tomorrow, since the tournament should be one its break. Break… It sounded nice, especially when she was extremely tired and frustrated about some things. Mainly about the hooded girl… In the end, The Fairy Queen still did not know, whether it was a dream or not. And it seemed to be the most confusing thing in the whole matter. She was so worried about Jellal. Was his wound healed? And she heard from her nakama that he was searching for that damn cloaked demon, whose powers were mysterious and unknown. But, he promised to catch up with her and Erza has trusted him enough to believe in it. Although, it was quite dark and she wondered where would he be at this time.

While turning to the left she speeded up a little. The requip mage felt shivers down her spine at the sudden coldness and anxiousness. The Night could be beautiful… Really beautiful… But nothing was stopping it from being dangerous and frightening at times. Especially when many things were hardly visible for human's eyes. She hated to admit it, but darkness was always one of her weaknesses. However, despite increased vigilance, Titania desperately tried to convince herself that her imagination's abilities were simply improving and nothing more. Besides, her apartment was closer now. To the point that practically nothing would stop her from entering it.

As she took her keys, opened the door and turned on the lights, she spotted the view that made her feel thousand times better. All worries have gone away the moment Scarlet saw someone leaning onto the wall and smiling tenderly at her. It was… him. Jellal had finally appeared just as she hoped. The day automatically seemed to be a lot better, he was standing there in her dorm…. Wait… How did he get inside?! Her window… again? Oh, well… It did not matter at the moment. The most important thing was that the fugitive seemed to be all right. Though, Erza also wondered if found the cloaked girl.

"Jellal!" Her eyes widened, while a small smile could be visible on the redhead's lips. He suddenly approached his childhood friend and grabbed her hand, pulling the girl outside the apartment. It slightly confused her. However, her mouth was not able to pull out a single word. She waited for him to speak.

He gently gestured Titania to give him the keys and closed the door. Though, all the time holding onto her hand. The Fairy Tail mage blushed, gluing her eyes to his beautiful green orbs with bewildered expression. But, the most confusing thing was that the bluenet did not cover his face. Soft, long strands of his perfect hair were waving in the wind and she was immediately reminded of her friend's huge attractiveness. Those eyes and lips… His hand touching the redhead's and the coat he also wore at that beach, where their lips united. It started to intimidate her and that really was something rare. Jellal, spotting Erza's weird behavior, pulled on her hand and started to head towards the other direction. Scarlet let him guide her and just when she was about to ask him something, he spoke

"You're probably wondering why I'm taking you somewhere, without saying a word. I'll explain everything later, is that okay, Erza?" The Crime Sorcière mage tried to convince her as softly and sweetly as he could.

"No." Was The Fairy Queen's simple response. Jellal focused his sight on her, obviously confused and curious about what would make the requip mage refuse. Before he asked about it, she explained everything. "I need to know where are you taking me and… WHY DON'T YOU HAVE A MASK?!" She yelled and he slightly frowned. Fernandes did not like it when his childhood friend was mad at him. Yet, he could understand her very well. If her life was in danger, he would probably be angry as well.

"Erza…" He began tenderly. "You won't be safe in your apartment anymore… And it's my fault… I…. I'm sorry." Bluenet lowered his head in regret, blaming himself about it. He felt really bad, since she could get hurt… again. "That's why I need to protect you…I'm taking you… to my place…" He claimed and blushed lightly at the thought of them spending a lot of time together. Resisting himself from closing their distance would only get harder. The fugitive was aware of it. However, he could not keep her away from him any longer. It was the matter of their lives. And he would do anything to protect her life. "Besides, it's dark and I've already checked this way, it's safe, no one will fine us. Don't worry…"

She blushed at his words and her expression softened. They were probably walking towards Crime Sorcière camp. Although, she wondered why he said that staying in her dorm was dangerous. Because of the hooded girl? Maybe he found her? Nonetheless, instead of asking him, Titania decided to tease her friend a little. "But still, you don't have to hold my hand… I won't get lost…"

His eyes widened. He completely forgot that their fingers were entwined together. Yet, he somehow did not want to let them go. Or rather… could not for some reason… That's why he decided to play a teasing game along with her. "I wouldn't be so sure, Erza." He smirked at her and added: "The last time when I let you run away from me, you were desperately looking for a way back to your dorm…"

Her cheeks became redder and redder every second. Jellal was not himself. He seemed to gain a lot of confidence, or at least she thought that… "How did you…?" Titania begun, wondering about what or who could tell him that. Soon, she already knew the answer. "Laxus!" She hissed, aware of the fact that he was the one constantly gossiping with former Wizard Saint. The Fairy Tail mage started to feel annoyed. "Oh, so this is what you're doing in your free time. Taking girly talks with Laxus, aka one of the strongest and most sassy members of Fairy Tail… How manly Mr. Fernandes" She quickly fought back in the little teasing match. It succeed. The Heavenly Body mage kept quiet after hearing her speech. Though, still without saying a word, he tightened his grasp on her hand and speeded up a little, pulling her strongly, but not roughly.

Meanwhile

"Jellal Fernandes…." A woman whispered to herself not very tall and youngish girl, wearing a long, black coat, which brushed the ground when she was walking. There could be visible strands of her hair, sticking out of her hood, but her face could not be seen by anyone. She seemed to be focused on the two childhood friends walking in the other direction. "You're quite attached to that redhead, aren't you?" The girl smirked, noticing them, holding hands. "That's good. It will be more painful to…. say goodbye…"

And with those words…. She disappeared.

A few miles away…

"Carefully!" Warned the worried and irritated stepmother of the reckless pink-haired teenager, who was close to getting scald. "Ah, give me that spoon and move a little! After all, you shouldn't cook yet. You're too young and reckless for that!" She claimed, as an overprotective nature completely took over the black haired women.

Both females where standing by the cauldron, which was placed over the fire. They apparently tried to cook some soup for Fernandes and their little guest. Jellal already told them that he's going to invite Erza. Actually, they convinced him to do that, since he planned on staying in her apartment and facing the evil at night. Though, plans changed, when the bluenet thought about possible consequences and that's why he decided to take her to the Crime Sorcière camp. Still, he was afraid that something else would stand in their way, like the council. And he did not want his precious childhood friend to be captured or blamed for complicity with fugitives. But, he trusted his teammates and he knew that they would always help him with everything. Especially in protecting Erza… They would try their best to make her as comfortable and as safe as possible in their 'little family'…

"But… Ul!" Meredy suddenly cried out. "I want to cook as perfectly as you do!" She crossed her arms on her chest. Well, she was in her rebellious stage. And everything which her stepmother did, she wanted to do as well. Ultear often wondered if that was normal… And she ended up with conclusion that the girl did not have any authority except for her. Maybe she simply wanted to be like Milkovich? That would explain everything, but still… A former Wizard Saint thought that her stepdaughter was supposed to be better than her. Since, Arc of Time mage did many bad things. She did not deserve to be her authority.

"Meredy, you still have a lot of time to learn how to be a master of cooking. You don't have to be someone's wife soon, do you?" She chuckled. "And as long as I'm the one cooking, you can focus on something which is easier for you and harder for me… That way, we might create a better team, don't you think? The Black haired women sent a wink towards her stepdaughter. "Go and rest a little, okay? We will have to think about how to tease and piss Jellal off later!"

"You just don't want me to ruin the food, right?" Responded the annoyed Sensory Link mage with a slight smirk, though. "Oh… I forgot that you want to impress our lovebirds and make a romantic dinner for them… " Teased the teenage taking her revenge. "Besides, I'm not a child anymore… You gotta deal with it!"

Ultear laughed at the pink haired girl's response. Her little girl was indeed older. And older, meant more experienced, curious. She always wondered where or with who the pretty, green eyed would be now, if she did not take her. She could have had a better life, but also… worse. Milkovich often felt pretty bad that her dear stepdaughter needed to hide, to be a fugitive… She promised herself that one day she would provide her a happy life, which Meredy really deserved. But at the moment, health for both of them would be focusing on good sides and enjoying their time together.

"Deal with it, huh?"Asked the artful women. "No… You will have to deal with my super tickle attack!" She started to chase the excited and energetic teenage, who loved that kind of challenge. She was very ticklish and ran away from the 'Evil Tickletear' was one of her favorite games. However, she did not get to enjoy it for long, Someone had interrupted them…

"What's happening here?" Approaching them was a confused Jellal. Upon hearing his voice, both females turned around to look at him. He still held Erza's hand. Oh, that was a great opportunity to mess with him.

"Welcome back, Jelly! We missed you so much!" Laughed Ultear, though with a little amount of irony and teasing in her voice. He started to worry, about what was on her mind. "Oh, and spell time limit is over, you both don't need to hold hands anymore… unless you want to…" Winked knowingly at them, the evil matchmaker, Ultear.

"What spell? Can you explain to me what's this all about?" Asked curious Erza, letting go of Jellal's hand, while looking around the camp. "And… Where am I supposed to sleep?" She yawned, stretched her arms and shivered a little. The evening started to be cold. All she wanted to do was to warm up and rest. Yet, there were some explanations, which she had to hear first. After all, the redhead deserved to know why they invited her, or rather… took by force… Well, since tomorrow would be a break from the games… She did not have to be prepared or in a good condition for it. But, it did not mean that this night had to be sleepless. All the time Scarlet wondered why they needed her. Was she supposed to fight with them and help with something?

"You see, Erza… Meredy casted a safety spell on Jellal. And since, he didn't want someone to spy on you; he needed to take your hand. In that way, spell would work on both of you. You can be sure that no one from the council saw you." Explained Ultear, while gesturing everyone to approach the fire, they waited for their dinner. They gladly followed her and sat on the ground beside the cauldron. The black haired woman took all bowls and filled it with her delicious soup. After giving it to all of her companions, she decided to tell them. "Okay… We brought you here mainly to protect you… But we also… kinda need your help…"

The Fairy Queen totally expected it. She cleaned her throat and spoke: "Whatever it is, I won't refuse you guys… I suppose it's about the hooded girl, isn't it? Did you find her?" The redhead stated, while stretching her arms to the fire in an intention to warm up. Despite everything, she somehow felt good in the company of Crime Sorcière. The atmosphere seemed to be very pleasing.

"Thank you Erza… We appreciate it." She smiled at her blue haired mage, just before his expression became worried again. "And yes… It indeed does contain the source of mysterious magic. But, I would rather tell you about it later… and…. privately… " He coughed and slightly blushed. To divert attention from his reddening cheeks, The bluenet took a sip of the soup on his spoon and swallowed it. "Ultear… I'm surprised it doesn't taste horrible as always. Good job." He softly laughed making the black haired women narrow her eyebrows. After a while, she smirked.

Milkovich was the kind of women who did not like to be in the spotlight if it came to laughter, so she simply decided to turn everyone's attention on Jellal…

"Oh, thank you so much! I'm improving!" She smiled cutely. However, it soon turned into a sly smirk. "Do you like it as well, Erza? It's so hot and it seems like you're freezing…." She focused her gaze on Titania, who felt confused, but just nodded quietly. "Jellal! Why not warm your girlfriend up a little?" The Arc of Time mage sent him a wink. "We have a special tent for both of you… It's solid and impervious to loud screams and wild action… We won't be able to hear you, and the tent is not going to get ruined in any way, so you two don't need to hold bac-…"

"ENOUGH!" Yelled Fernandes, having his cheeks covered with a color much like Erza's hair. "We shall continue the conversation about the hooded girl. NOW." He said, while glaring at his evil teammate, who only smiled, glad of victory. Erza was just as flustered as the fugitive, but she decided not to comment the previous occurrence. Instead of it, she changed the topic.

"Anyway…" She begun. "How is it with the hooded girl? I assume you already know her identity…" The Fairy Queen looked at the bluenet, and put empty bowl down on the ground. She felt herself shivering again. However, she did not want them to notice, so the redhead remained calm, even though the wind blasts were hitting her harder each time.

"Well…" He started, but as soon as he saw the look in her eyes and whole expression, he approached his childhood friend quickly, sat beside her and took off his coat. "You will catch a cold." He stated worryingly, while wrapping his coat Erza's shoulders. It did not escape attention of other Crime Sorcière mages. Ultear smirked as always and Meredy stared at the couple like they were two cute animals. The black haired woman unexpectedly stood up in an intention to leave and wash the dishes from the dinner. Of course, it was an excuse to give them both some privacy. The little pink haired teenager figured it out and she followed her stepmother, leaving Erza and Jellal on their own.

The requip mage blushed at the gesture of her friend and smiled kindly at him. "Thanks…" He simply smiled back and just nodded, still sitting beside Titania, who immediately felt warmer. She liked the touch of his coat against her skin. It was so smooth. It nearly made her forget about the previous question, which she asked Jellal. His response woke her up from daydreaming.

"I know it might be shocking… And I don't really know if I should bother you…everything I found out today… Ahh…this isn't good news Erza…" He lowered his head, reminding himself about information he got. However, keeping Scarlet away or not aware of seriousness of the whole situation could only harm. And he did not want to harm her. It was actually the last thing the Heavenly Body mage wanted to do… He needed to protect her in any way possible. That's why she had to know everything and be as close to him as she could. "The hooded girl…" He started, gaining more confidence. "Is… Lucy…"

Her eyes widened in the most intense shock she ever experienced. It was just… unbelievable. She focused her gaze on him, mostly confused, but also slightly angered. "W-what?!" Erza still could not accept what she had heard seconds ago. "I don't believe you… It's bullshit!" She constantly denied. Why on Earthland would Lucy try to harm him? And even her? She had no reason! And besides, Heartfilia had nothing to do with Zeref. The evil magic emanating from the 'hooded girl' could not be emanating from Lucy. Or rather… Lucy could not be the hooded girl. Unless… someone was impersonating as her…

"The source of mysterious magic is not Lucy. It needs to be someone else, since she wouldn't even want to harm us in any way." The redhead spoke. Her blue haired friend was only looking her in the eyes and patiently hearing what she had to say. He wondered if she would solve the puzzle.

"What if I said that Lucy I'm talking about… came from the future?" Bluenet asked with slight smile. The look of confidence about the answer of the whole matter on Erza's angelic face and little, visible grimace made his heart warmer. She looked cute. Like resentful teenage. Even though, she seemed to be the one of most mature people he knew. Jellal wanted to hold her. Oh, how badly! To talk to her, laugh with her, have her close… But, despite everything, he was afraid of tearing the wall between them down so fast. That's why he decided to keep resisting from clinging to her like an idiot. He would try to be more of a friend and her protector.

She spotted the tender look on his face and felt her own go red. They after all, were sitting very close to each other… It was distracting her, but she was not going to give up just yet. "I would say it's impossible." She stated, turning her gaze on the two large tents, placed about 15 meters away. Why can't they enter them now? And just drift off to sleep? "And even if, she still had no reasons to… stab you!"

His eyes slightly widened and his heart's rhythm started to be various… She knew… She remembered… He had to explain everything what happened… That was not at all reassuring for him… "Erza…" He began with sad tone in his voice. "The truth is…. There are two sources of this evil magic… The one is Lucy, but the other…. I have no idea… And that's why we can't capture her. No one knows anything about her… Even Lucy from the future. But, I have heard something interesting about, which is supposed to happen soon… And that's why from now on you will live, remain and sleep with me…. I MEAN US! Crime Sorcière! In our camp!" He awkwardly said and lowered his head to hide the embarrassment of the clumsy spoken words.

She found herself blushing, but also smiling. 'He hasn't changed at all. He's still as clumsy as ever.' The requip mage thought and put her hand on his hair, messing it a little with caring attitude. He was surprised, since she has never done something like this before. However, he found her gesture sweet and he laughed softly. Fernandes loved her touch, wherever her hand was placed. He did not want to admit it, but he enjoyed the slight. He gently grabbed the strand of Titania's biggest feature, which was the most beautiful Scarlet hair and kissed it lovingly. She giggled and he simply wanted to hug her and provide with more kisses. His desires were driving him crazy. Resisting was harder each second. When Jellal spotted Ultear and Meredy secretly spying on them and a yawn from Erza, he decided that it was time to do something…

Are you tired?" He asked, looking at the tents. "We can go inside if you want. Our bedding is really comfortable." He smiled teasingly.

"Our?" Erza sent him confused look. Did he really mean they had to sleep in one tent? Or was he just teasing her?

"You see… There are only two tents… Meredy and Ultear got the first. The second is all for us." He explained, while standing up and waiting for her to do the same. "Come on. And don't worry; I don't have any sleeping habits." He chuckled, heading towards the tent.

She followed him gladly, desperately needing to lie on bed, or mattress, or whatever they had. Though, before they entered it, Scarlet decided to tease him a little. "Oh, really?" She asked. "I would never thought you to have a tendency to hug others while sleeping… And if you deny it as a habit… Does it count as the fact that you just wanted to snuggle with me?" The Fairy Tail mage smirked. She remembered how he clung to her the previous night. Was it a need for some tenderness, unconscious impulse or feeling of coldness? She wanted to know.

He blushed and suddenly stopped right before the entrance. His jaw literally dropped, she pushed him to walk inside the tent. The bluenet felt flustered, the previous night he was so comfortable and warm with Erza beside him. But, he was not aware of the fact he had cuddled with her. The fugitive did it most likely unconsciously. Yet, he decided to play another teasing game along. "Oh, forgive me, but I used to sleep like that… with my fiancé." Jellal smiled as sweetly and cutely as he could. His declaration surprised the red haired beauty, she did not expect him to say that. Ah, how she loved his teasing games…

"Used to? Does it mean you're no longer doing it?" She asked, approaching the mattress and laying on it, feeling the intense softness. He could not resist from lying as well, so he did it and quickly found himself beside his extremely tempting friend.

"Is this really that surprising?" He smiled, but his voice had a bit of annoyance in it. "Maybe she doesn't want to anymore… Or maybe she's too distanced from me…" The bluenet spoke, although she knew he was lying about his fiancé. "Even if I don't want to talk about this now. Do you have any questions before we'll go to sleep?"

The knight winked couple of times. She forgot about something important. Jellal did not say a thing about what exactly happened to him… and her the previous night. Maybe after all, it really was a dream? There could be only one way to find out. A really… embarrassing way… She immediately rolled over, so that she found herself on top of Jellal who was lying on his back, sitting on his… lap. Scarlet started to undress him impatiently, which shocked and flustered him, she pinned down the Crime Sorcière mage.

"W-what are you doing, Erza?!" He tried to be calm, although his heart thumped like never before. She took of his under coat and threw it to the side. She did the same with the clothing under is coat, removing the thick protective armor. When his chest was finally bare, she ran her hand on his muscles; sending shivers through him. The fugitive's eyes quickly filled up with desire and lust. He was already turned on. Jellal craved for more of her touch from her delicate hands, he did not even care that his desire got better of him. Though, the bluenet was not so sure of her intentions. He decided to wait before something awkward would happen. Did she really want to… do that? Was she ready? Their lips barely touched… and only once. They definitely should wait… with this kind of expressing affections… Besides, he still had redemption, his guild…. and….. his 'fiancé'. Ah, but how blissful was the feeling of her sitting on him! He tried his best to resist from rolling over, pinning her down and making sweet, sweet love to her. He stared at her, straight in the eyes, with a loving expression. He found curiosity in them, but also embarrassment. Though, when he found out what her true purpose was, Fernandes wanted to hide somewhere and never show up again…. His thoughts were too lewd…

She took his arm and started to look for something. It completely puzzled the aroused men under her. Titania was most likely searching for some injuries. Dear Mavis! What the hell was he thinking?! She had the most pure intentions, while he wondered how soft her skin would be and how he would love to kiss her whole body from top to bottom. He thought about making love… Hell, he thought about fucking her so hard that she would explode from intensity of his actions! And that's why Jellal wanted to keep his distance… He just was afraid of taking the rest of her innocence. She deserved better… He needed to remind himself all the time. His expression suddenly got sad again. He would never deserve someone as perfect as Erza.

"Here it is!" She finally found what she was searching for. It meant that the whole 'hooded girl attack' was definitely not a dream. On Jellal's arm… was a wound. Deep wound, caused by a knife. It was only a proof that he really got pierced. "I knew it…" She whispered. "You still haven't explained it to me… What exactly happened?"

He smiled at her, while she softly caressed his injury. "And you still haven't moved of my lap, Erza…" He chuckled as he watched the slight blush on her cheeks. "Okay… I might tell you…" He stretched his arms and yawned, doing his best to prevent himself from 'accidently' touching her. His hands really liked to take control, but he was not going to do anything, even if he secretly wanted to. "When I woke up, I spotted that you were not in the bed. Then, I saw a knife pierced through my hand, so I removed it, secured the wound and quickly went outside the dorm, seeking for you. It was the middle of the night and I spotted your unconscious form on the ground. The hooded girl was running, she escaped the area…"

"So why haven't you caught her? You had your chance." She asked, still sitting on his lap. It was somehow a very comfortable place to sit. It was most comfortable… Well, as long as he allowed her to … "And maybe I can take care of your wound? Bandage it or something? It'll be healed quicker…"

Jellal could not resist from touching her anymore. He grabbed a strand of her hair and started to play with it. The other hand he placed on her leg, while watching her reaction. She only smiled and kept staring into his extremely amused eyes. "I thought that you're more important than some coward girl, whose afraid of facing us and chooses to kill in sleep… I was so worried Erza… You had a lot of bruises. I needed to heal you up a little, but you were still unconscious. It scared me like hell. Yet, I knew you'd be alright. You always are." He moved his hand and placed it on her cheek, caressing it lovingly. "And you don't have to take care of my wound. Ultear and Meredy healed it already. There's only a slight scar…"

Titania grinned and sank into the touch of his hand. His gestures, Their interactions. Everything changed. They somehow quickly destroyed the barricade between them and became very close… She only wondered when he would completely close their distance…the bluenet seemed to give in lately. It pleased her. She needed closeness. Needed a friend. And she felt like Jellal was more than good enough to be there with her. "A scar?" She frowned. "I don't want to see any scars on your Heavenly body…" The Fairy Queen laughed and leaned forward to kiss his wound softly. This one single gesture nearly made the fugitive cry from happiness. He just wanted to scream about how much he adored her. Instead of it, he suddenly pulled her into a tight embrace.

She winked and yelled in surprise, when the Crime Sorcière mage bumped her onto his bare chest. Scarlet did not expect him to hug her. But, the warmth and affection he provided her with in this simple gesture… was something very special. "Heavenly body, huh Erza?" He chuckled and unexpectedly placed a sweet kiss on her temple. "You're amazing. And I'm the happiest man alive to have you as my friend. Whatever will happen… I want you to know that you're my biggest treasure. My light…" He said while patting her head. Oh great, the whole self-control and redemption were quickly forgotten as he just held her in his arms. It felt so right that he wanted to keep Erza here… forever… However, that 'forever' hadn't lasted long.

"GUYS!" Ultear abruptly entered the tent. As soon as she saw their position, the black haired woman wanted so badly to tease them about it. But, there were more important matters at the moment. "You NEED to see this…"

Okay... So, what do you think about it? Was this acceptable? How about intense Jerza fluff and some fanservice? xD Was it good or bad? You will let me know only by leaving a review :) Feel free to comment and tell me things you liked/didn't like in this chapter. That way I can improve and make the story more enjoyable for you!

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Do you know what's Ultear talking about? What's this thing, they need to see? If some of you will guess, I can make another bonus, since you seemed to enjoy the previous xD

In the next chapter you will see some action and the whole matter about the weird hooded girl might be revealed. Or not xD We'll see ;D

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