Magical Heartstrings - Bleach X Fairy Tail Fanfic

Chapter 19 - Shinigami

Airi pov:

"Good luck you kids! Watch each other's backs!" Master held up his hand with his index finger pointing up.

Everyone from the Guild including me did the same as we cheered for the success of overcoming the obstacles in front of us. I had heard from Mirajane that this was to show that no matter where we were, we would always be watched over and supported by the others. It was an invisible connection of the hearts that gave everyone the strength to overcome any obstacle. And I have to say, it did do a good job of making everyone high spirited and determined. I too felt warmed that everyone thought of how we were always connected despite distances.

Mirajane had told me that this particular gesture was 'invented' by Laxus when he was still a little kid. Ever since then, Master Makarov officially made it the representation of support and trust in the Guild.

"We will! And you guys too! Do your best!" Mirajane smiled.

"Airi chan, we'll be counting on you. I know that you are strong so I ask you to watch out for the others." Master said making me smile.

"Of course, Master. I promise."

"Oi kid!" I looked to the side when Laxus called out. Blinking, I looked around me to make sure that he was calling me and not someone else.

"Me?" I asked pointing to myself and he nodded. I gave a slight shrug and walked up to him.

When I reached him though, I pouted. "I'm not a kid, you know? Even when we met in the forest, you treated me like a kid! I'm eighteen years old!" I complained.

He smirked, giving a huff of laughter as he put his large hand on my head and ruffled my hair. He was strong and he was putting quite a bit of pressure on my head as he did so; enough to possibly squish my head flat. I managed to get away from him and I ran my hands through my hair to set it back in place. I gave him a playful glare. I did not want to end up as a flat head!

He only chuckled again. "Alright, alright! Anyway, watch over Natsu, okay? He's troublesome because he's so impulsive. You're probably the only one in the group who can possibly control him. Just make sure he doesn't do anything stupid."

I rolled my eyes shaking my head. "I'll keep an eye on him. And you too, good luck for the last day of the Games." I held up my hand for him to shake.

He blinked dumbly for a moment before returning the handshake. His hand was pretty big compared to mine and I blushed for some reason. Well, he was two times my size in build so it was pretty obvious that his hand was big too. Besides, it was warm and callused....

I shook my head, pushing out unnecessary thoughts as I pulled away from the handshake. I gave him another smile which he returned and I turned to Master Mavis.

"Airi." Her voice was soft and melodic to hear. "We're putting our trust in you and the others to bring back Lucy safely. I can sense that your maryoku is quite high....so I know that you will be a great help. Good luck!"

"Thank you, First Master. I don't know if Master Makarov told you about me but....I'm not a mage. I'm a shinigami and that's why my maryoku as you sense it is very high. And I promise that I will use my powers to protect everyone."

"Yes, I heard from the Eight Master." She said with a smile only to have a flustered Master Makarov correct her that he was the Sixth Master and not the Eighth. "But seeing how you have helped the family with your power, no matter how different, we all trust you with all our hearts."

I bowed, feeling warmed to have earned the trust of the Master who formed Fairy Tail.

"Lets go!" Natsu held up his fist in the air and after a nod of acknowledgement to the other members of the Guild, we headed out from the back door inconspicuously towards Mercurius Castle.