FairyTail: Soul Bound

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Sam found himself sitting in a small closet like room. It had a small bed and a desk. But otherwise. Looked as if it were previously a broom closet.

He had been at the guild for nearly a month now. He had gotten to know quite a few people.

He met Natsu and Gray of course. He met Cana once she had been dressed more modestly.

He met Makarov who was roughly half a foot shorter than him.

Sam had gotten quite close to Mirajane and Elfman, seeming to view them as an aunt and uncle like figure respectively.

However he had become particularly close with Erza. She was the only person he really spoke too.

The scarlet haired wizard quickly became attached to the boy, often taking him out to explore the town.

She made it a point to spend time with him when she was free to do so. She had become quite protective over him as well.

During one of the guild's various rumbles Sam had been struck by a piece of debris and it sent Erza off the wall. Metaphorically at least.

Afterward she had taken Sam out and bought him a new mask. The one he was currently wearing.

It was black with purple highlights and was made out of a hard plastic like material. It covered his lower face. Nose to chin.

Currently he was reading a book labeled "magic for dummies"

He looked his left hand anxiously as he channeled his magic energy into it.

It sparked with arcs of purple energy, casting the room in a light of the same color.

Sam winced as he strained himself. Watching his fingers slowly reshape into a sharper appearance.

However just as they began to turn a different color, Sam was cut off by a knock on his door.

Sam scrambled and slammed the book shut as the door opened, making sure to hide his left hand.

"Oh, so you are awake" Erza said with a chuckle, not seeming to notice the faint purple flickering under his desk.

"Pack your things. We're leaving" Erza said simply earning a look of confusion from the boy.

She didnt seem angry, in fact she seemed quite content.

So Sam cautiously did as he was told. Carefully and methodically folding up his few keepsakes into a small suitcase that Erza had bought him a few days prior.

"Ready to go?" Erza asked as Sam stepped out of his room, earning a half hearted nod from him.

Erza simply shook her head softly, a warm smile forming on her face.

"You don't need to worry. Something tells me you're going to like where it is we are going" Erza reassured as she began to lead Sam out of the guild.

"Well. I hope so anyway" Erza said under her breath, catching Sam's attention

She was anxious. It was rare to see Erza anything but stoic, what did she have to be nervous about?

He followed the older woman closely. Not seeming to enjoy the attention he was getting.

It wasn't every day Titania would be seen walking through town with a child. Let alone making sure to keep them close.

Eventually she had led Sam all the way to "fairy hills" the residence where most members of the Fairytail guild lived.

Usually they were sectioned off into male and female housing. Yet Erza led him straight inside.

Erza led Sam into one of the apartments.  It looked freshly moved in.

There were boxes stacked up in the corners, the furniture had been placed haphazardly.

But he had little time to dwell on the state of the apartment, having been brought to a door.

Erza smiled softly at Sam before carefully opening the door.

As Erza gently pushed Sam in through the doorway. The young boy was in a state of both shock and confusion.

It was a bedroom. A rather large one at that.

It had a bed that was roughly twice the size of a twin bed. A large wooden desk, an empty bookshelf and a dresser.

The bedspread was a dark purple color, as were the drapes.

Sam looked around in uncertainty, not wanting to touch anything.

"This is where you will be staying now" Erza said simply as she took Sam's suitcase, placing it on the bed.

"I had to move out of my old apartment, and this one is more expensive. But I can handle the dent in my wallet" Erza said with a chuckle.

She turned to the desk, opening a drawer and pulling out a sheet of paper.

As she crouched down in front of Sam he looked up to her, still confused. Trying to process what was happening.

"You wont be alone again, I promised to take care of you" Erza said in a matter of fact tone. Handing Sam the paper.

It was an adoption certificate. A legal document stating that Erza was now his legal guardian.

"I always do my best to keep my promises" Erza said softly as Sam looked up from the paper.

He gripped the paper shakily before wrapping Erza in a tight hug, staggering her slightly from the force he had tackled her with.

"Sam Scarlet. It has a nice ring to it right?" Erza asked softly, only causing the boy to hold on to her tighter.

*To Be Continued*