Living in the Shadows (a Jerza fanfic)

Chapter 2

(Jellal's pov)
Erza, from the forest, went onto a typical downtown sidewalk. Nothing seemed too off about this, she was probably just heading home. That was until she went into the second shadiest alley in the city. It was said that if you entered it, particularly at night, you would be sniped with a gun. Not enough to kill you, but enough to severely harm you. However, once she walked in, a girl with brown hair and glasses, carrying a rifle, jumped down and fist-bumped her. Using this as a distraction, I snuck behind the first dumpster I could see, in order to continue to follow the Scarlet haired girl.

She went down a long, twisty path within the alleyways, with more people guarding it, most with swords and one with a dagger. It was difficult, but I was able to stay hidden. After going through an area with no guards, Erza began frantically looking around. She knew someone was following her. I hid further behind the dumpster, praying she didn't notice me. Luckily, she didn't. As she kept walking, I did a better job at staying quiet and hidden. Well, at least I tried. I tripped over a rock and fell to the ground. She turned around and held a sword to my throat, and then her eyes widened.

"Jellal Fernandes," She sighed and moved her sword. "Of course it had to be you."

"E-Erza!" I panicked. "What is going on here?"

"What all have you heard?" She scowled.

"I heard you talking to those guards and that Zeref guy," I said. "Are you really the Titania?"

"I'm assuming if I don't let you follow me you will call the police," She sighed. "Follow me. Any stupid actions and you will regret it."

"Wow it's that easy?" I gasped.

"Shut up and follow me," She growled.

She led me down another alleyway and I saw this huge house in front of me. There was a man in all black with a sword guarding it. He got into this strange stance, and I was prepared to die. Of course, if Erza actually is Titania she would kill me to cover her tracks. Erza walked up to this man and smirked. His dark brown eyes stared into hers and I could tell that he wasn't pleased.

"Erza," The guy turned his attention to me. "Who is this guy and why did you bring him here? Did he follow you?"

"This is Jellal and he is, erm, a friend from school," She said calmly. "He followed me down here, and he saw Zeref. I have to give him answers now."

"Stop lying to me Erza," He moved closer to her and glared at me. "Are you sure he isn't a threat? From what it sounds like, he is. And I won't let anyone in my party die."

"Kirito calm down," Erza said sternly. "And stop calling us a party it's a guild damnit."

"Well he certainly isn't your friend," Kirito sighed. "Something seems off about him. Are you telling me everything?"

Man, this Kirito guy is really protective about Erza, and whatever lies behind this door.

"Look I don't want to show him this place either," She angrily said. "But if we don't, it could lead to us being in serious issues."

"He kinda seems like a fuckboy though," Kirito whined. "What if he starts flirting with Asuna?"

Wow how rude was this guy? Did he not realize that I am right here? Dumbass.

"Then she will beat him up," Erza responded. "You should know to not underestimate your girlfriend. Plus, he won't see her ever again and he probably won't even see her now."

"But-" Kirito started.

"Kazuto Kirigaya stop fighting me," Erza growled.

"Fine," He sighed. "Right this way."