[Those Promises] {Fairy Tail FanFic} ■ONGOING

CH28

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-On the Branches-

"That was close," Y/n relocate to a huge branch of the tree located in the high place with his comrade in his arms. Explosions can be heard from the center, probably everyone is attacking creatures. He put Erza down and sighed as he lean on the tree. "You alright?"

"I'm fine. We should go back there and help the others," Erza said. Y/n look at the side and thought for a moment. "I lied."

"You lied about what?" Erza asked as she walk closer to him.

"I didn't look for that tiger, the one that came with me here," Y/n said. "I was looking for the small tiger that we encounter before reaching this location. It just... It happened that I encountered that huge tiger."

"Does the tiger that you were looking for have something to do with that small tiger there?" Erza asked, referring to Aster's twin.

"They're twins with the same names," Y/n said as he close his eyes. "That tiger said that Aster might know where the sword is, so I go after it."

"Are you sure that it's the sword that you're after or it's Aster?" Erza asked.

"Will it matter? Aster is afraid of humans and I have no idea where the sword is," Y/n paused. He looks at his feet, avoiding Erza's eyes. "Even so, I can't help it. I missed her..."

"*chuckles* You're such a bad liar," Erza said. "Of course, you'll miss her. We also do, but you should be aware of the consequences."

"What should we do then? I can't think of something," Y/n said as he cross his arms. "I can't absorb the damn light. I can't defeat that huge freaking tiger. I can't do anything."

"We should try to get rid of those big creatures without hurting them. I know that they are the parents of their smaller version but knocking them out is the only solution," Erza said.

"They are their parents. They're the 6 fallen stars," Y/n said. Erza thought for a moment. "That didn't surprise me that much because of their looks. Did they tell you something about this demon we're looking for?"

"Yes, they did. But I only gain pending not to kill their parents," Y/n said. "I can't kill someone or something. That dragon a few weeks ago does not count."

"Try absorbing the light again using your lightning form," Erza suggested the same thing that Itri and Nakano did. Y/n groaned and glared are her. "I said I ca–"

"Please, Y/n. Natsu... he does use lightning but not as much as you do. He can't absorb light because he is not a lightning user, but you can. You are our only hope," Erza said as she walk closer to the dragon slayer.

"I'm not, okay?! Everyone thinks that I'm Acnologia's son and I'm not a great wizard. I can't save anyone, Erza. So don't waste your hopes on me," Y/n said. "I'm still the weakest wizard in any part of this world. No matter what I do, I can't do what I want to make it happen!"

"That's why you should prove them wrong. No one may believe you," Erza paused. She places a hand on his shoulder and continues speaking. "But I do, and my hopes on you won't be wasted."

"Please trust me," Erza said as she look at Y/n. "I believe that you can do it. Remove your self-doubts."

"Look at me. Trust me, please. Try absorbing the light using your lightning form," Y/n looks at his feet to avoid Erza's eyes. The female wizard was going to speak when a rumble from their side alert them.