Fairy Tail: Robots And Fairies

Chapter Twenty-Three: Farewells

A/N: Well, I've found time in-between my studies to bring you this newest addition to Robots and Fairies.

I really appreciate the support I've been given so far. It really is awesome of you wonderful readers.

Anyways, enough of my babbling and on with the show!

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Over an hour had passed since Team Prime, Sho, Wally, and Millianna reunited on the beach. Everyone, especially Erza, was more than relieved to see that Braedey had survived the Tower of Heaven's annihilation. The group walked down the sandy shoreline for a few miles until they arrived back at Akane Resort.

Erza carried an unconscious Braedey on her back the entire way, ignoring the protests from the guys of the group who had offered to carry him. Sho, Wally, and Millianna were split up and stayed in separate rooms amongst Team Prime.

Meanwhile, Erza had carried Braedey to his hotel room and gently laid him down on the bed. She had even tucked him under the covers. Now, the redheaded warrior was sitting on the right side of the bed, watching Braedey as he slept. She had re-quipped into her sleeveless white blouse and blue skirt attire minutes prior.

Erza could tell that Braedey was utterly exhausted, and she understood why. After all, he had battled against a member of the Ten Wizard Saints, absorbed all the magical energy within the Tower of Heaven, and had driven/swum all the way back to shore. Anyone would be drained after doing only one of those, but Braedey had done all three in a single day!

She took notice of the numerous cuts and bruises that were across his body. He would definitely need to have those treated and bandaged up tomorrow morning. However, he was in the same boat as her and the rest of the team, especially Natsu.

Erza was deep in thought as she gazed at the slumbering superhero with glossy brown eyes. "You saved my life today... three times..." She counted the times when Braedey pulled her out of the lacrima twice and took down Jellal. "...and even when I told you to leave, you never abandoned me." She smiled warmly. "And you helped me overcome my fears... whether you know it or not. Thank you."

Unconsciously, Erza closed her eyes and leaned down; planting a soft kiss on Braedey's left cheek. Realizing what she did, Erza went wide-eyed, stood up, and hastily exited the room. Erza sat on the floor outside of Braedey's room, leaning up against his door with knees folded up to her ample chest. Her face had turned several shades of red as she breathed deeply.

'How could I have done such a thing?' Erza yelled inwardly. 'Why is my heart beating so fast?' She placed her hand over her chest, trying to calm her rapidly beating heart.

"That was a bold move." a monotonous, feminine voice said.

Erza cried out and nearly jumped out of her skin when she saw Juvia sitting next to her. "J-Juvia?!" She stuttered comically. "When... h-how did you..."

"I just came by to see how you and Braedey were doing." Juvia answered with a neutral frown. A tint of pink then bloomed on her face as she gushed with a smile. "When I peeked in I saw you place that heartwarming kiss on his cheek. Oh... how romantic!"

Erza's blush intensified. She closed her eyes and looked away, crossing her arms over her chest. "You were just seeing things." She said stubbornly. "Braedey is just a dear friend and teammate to me... nothing more."