"What are you guys doing here?" you question the group of three people with hoods covering their heads. "And how do you know who I am?"
Jellal pushes his hood down and looks at you. "It's our job to know and I'm guessing you knowing who we are is because of your powers."
"What do my powers have to do with knowing who Crime Sorciere is?" you ask as Cobra keeps a firm hold on your body, knowing, too, exactly who the group is.
"Your powers allow you to know things even if you don't know how you figured them out. But we're not here to cause you any harm, but I would like to know why a member of the Oracion Seis is being so protective of you," Jellal inquires.
"Former member," Cobra answers. "I left that behind along with the others' bodies. None of them will cause any damage anymore."
"But will you?" Ultear steps forward, revealing her face.
"No, and that's a promise. We're trying to get away from all of that and go to Enca, but we had to jump ship. The Magic Council were snooping around," Cobra says.
"That's to be expected. They're trying to cover up a conspiracy," Meredy says, standing on Jellal's other side.
"What conspiracy?" you ask.
"There's a reason no one is on this island. They were wiped out and the Magic Council doesn't want anyone to know. They went on that ship to make sure the captain didn't plan on making a stop here," Jellal says in a monotone voice.
"Wiped out by what?" you ponder.
"Someone you should know," Ultear replies. "Zeref Dragneel."
You stare at her blankly and take in a deep breath as Cobra run his hand up and down your back.
"You know this for a fact?" you ask.
"Without a doubt. We have information from the only survivor--a young lady who has moved to Fiore for a fresh start. She witnessed the whole thing," Jellal says.
You simply nod, not daring to push such a travesty even further. Even if it was your so called 'dad,' you know already how evil he is, so you don't consider it much of a surprise that he has caused such devastation.
"What are you guys doing here then?" Cobra asks.
"Trying to find more evidence that the council may have left behind, or reach the families of the victims that may have moved away," Meredy answers.
"We know your work is important, but is there any way you could help us get to Enca?" you question hesitantly.
"Of course. It's of vital important to the entire planet that you're safe. You keep the balance that is much needed in this world," Jellal responds.
"First we should get you all dried up. Just stand still," Ultear says before lifting a hand and shifting time to when you and Cobra were dry along with your clothes.
"I need to learn that," you say, running a hand through your hair.
"We have a boat on the side of the island that we can use to take you to Enca. It will be about an hour ride so we should get going," Jellal says.
"Are you sure it's no trouble?" you ask.
"Not at all. We were finishing up anyway. I'm sure the Magic Council Enforcement Unit will be heading back to Fiore as well after docking in Enca," he replies.
Crime Sorciere turns around and lead the way as you tug Cobra along.
"Are you sure we can trust them? What if they take us straight to the council?" Cobra asks skeptically.
"I trust them. Plus, they're wanted as well. Ultear and Meredy were apart of Grimoire Heart and they're trying to correct their wrongs. As for Jellal, he's going to be wanted for doing that Tower of Hea-" You stop once you realize the words unconsciously spilling from your mouth which you're sure are from your powers.
Cobra halts immediately in his tracks and you slowly make eye-contact with his furious yet sad gaze.
"He what?" Cobra whispers harshly.
You bite your lip and a revelation dawns upon you. "He was kidnapped to build the Tower of Heaven, then he continued the work after many people, including you, escaped."
"He continued that thing after he was taken from his family?"
Cobra is so furious he begins shaking and you take a small step back in fear that he may lash out at any second. Suddenly, Cobra turns and starts stalking his way toward Jellal with his hand and arms turning their scaly maroon color.
"Erik!" you shout, gaining Crime Sorciere's attention as well, but Cobra doesn't take a glance back as he brings his arm up and punches Jellal square in the jaw.
Ultear immediately steps in between them and uses her powers to hold Cobra back as Meredy helps up her partner who fell to the ground with the impact.
"What the hell is your problem?" Ultear asks angrily.
"How could you continue that monstrosity?!" Cobra demands of Jellal as you make it to his side and attempt to calm him down.
"What are you talking about?" Meredy asks.
"The Tower of Heaven. That shit ruined my life the first time around, then you chose to continue it after we were all free. Why?!" Cobra seethes.
Jellal's eyes widen and he shares a look with Ultear. "I'm sorry."
"I possessed him for revenge and I regret it. Don't blame him. It was all me and I'm trying to make up for my mistakes," Ultear says.
Cobra closes his eyes and takes a deep breath, letting the scales fade from his body. "The tower caused so much pain. How could you continue building such a thing?"
"Revenge and desire causes humans to lose their way. It's a blinding reality and I couldn't see the errors of my ways until it was too late. I'm truly sorry. I hope you will still let us help you," Ultear replies, lowering her hand.
Cobra looks down at you and he seems to have flashbacks of not only his days in the tower, but of the things he's done for revenge as well. He won't forgive them, but he understands that, especially for you, he needs to stay calm and allow them to take the two of you to Enca.
"He's fine now," you assure them as you wrap your arm around Cobra's waist.
Jellal nods and Crime Sorciere continues leading the way to the boat with you and Cobra slowly trailing behind. You continue keeping your boyfriend calm until you spot the vessel partly on shore. Crime Sorciere climbs aboard and you and Cobra step on as well.
Ultear sits at the driver's seat and turns the key in the ignition, letting the boat's motor roar to life. Jellal cautiously approaches you and Cobra.
"I'd like to speak with you, if you don't mind," Jellal says, directing his words to Cobra.
"Not at all," you say before Cobra protests and you go to the front of the boat to sit with Meredy and Ultear as Jellal takes your spot next to Cobra.
You glance over your shoulder as they talk in hushed voices to make sure Cobra isn't trying to throw Jellal overboard.
"Don't worry. He's just apologizing and reminiscing about guy things," Ultear says as the boat speeds over the rapids.
"I just worry that Cobra might lose his temper," you reply.
"Jellal can handle himself," Meredy assures. "Just sit back and enjoy the ride."
You lean in your chair and gaze up at the clear blue sky as the wind blows your hair back, giving a feeling of complete freedom. You breathe in the air as you set off to your final destination of forever with the person you've fought so long to stay with.
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Venom || Cobra/Erik x Reader
Fanfiction(Y/N) (L/N) doesn't know where she came from or what her destiny is in life, but what she does know is that she holds a power that unlocks something. All the dark guilds want her and will do anything to obtain the power within her, especially the Or...
