Fairy Tail One Shots

7 Years Is Too Long (FINALE) |•| Erza x OC

Sorry that Erza may be a bit OOC...

After deciding that the Arc Royal was going to be entrusted as the designated escort ship for Fairy Tail, Drake brought some of the members to Tenrou island for the S-Class trials. The members were currently relaxing on the deck, feeling both anxious and excited for the test that awaits them.

As the sea stretched out far and wide with the sunlit reflection creating a rainbow hued illusion across the surface, the ships captain stood watching this beautiful sight whilst leaning against the wooden gunwales. Taking note of the birds flying lower than previously, which meant that they were nearing land, he sighed.

Erza carefully approached Drake, her scarlet hair whipping around as a result of the harsh salty breeze, and began to gently place her hand on his shoulder. He looked backwards somewhat startled, his expression softened immediately once seeing her face though.

"Are you okay?" She questioned seemingly concerned since they had known each other for quite some time, meaning she could pick up on smaller details of his actions

He sighed, returning his gaze to the sea as if trying to avoid answering. However, this was in vain because he had soon succumbed to responding after Erza applied more pressure to his shoulder.

"I just have a bad feeling" The eye patch bearing man breathed, his words being carried through the salty winds

"About what?" Erza pressed, suddenly more curious

"That's the thing that bothers me most, I have no idea" Drake answered, frustrated at his lack of understanding

After this, an ominous and uncomfortable atmosphere loomed over them. In order to eradicate this feeling, Erza changed to a more light hearted subject, "Is there anyone in particular your rooting for?"

Just as Drake was getting ready to answer, Izumi's yelling could be heard from across the deck.

"No stripping on the Arc Royal!!"

The pair looked towards the scene, only to immediately turn away in embarrassment.

"Well, definitely not Gray" Drake joked causing Erza to giggle, a rare occurrence that very few were capable of achieving "But if I had to choose, I'd probably pick Cana"

For some reason, Erza felt an unusual pang in her chest, resulting in her sending a quick glare to the bikini clad girl. Once realizing what happened, Erza became embarrassed for having such feelings.

"Get your suitcases ready because we've just arrived at our destination" Lord Effingham suddenly informed the crew who then began to prepare

Just before Erza and the rest of Fairy Tail's team disembarked, she embraced Drake in a tight hug, never wanting to let him go.

"We'll be back in two weeks to take you home" He whispered into her ear

But those words were utterly futile as the Tenrou team had been declared as lost at sea.

~•~

Seven years.

They had been gone for seven years.

On the ride home, all of the once lost members had the same thought consuming themselves, what is everyone like now?

Erza had only one person in mind, and, because of his job, she became worried of whether or not he was alive and well. After pondering the question a little longer, she then realized something, he probably thinks I'm dead.