A Killing Intent

Chapter 7

A/N: Eyo, it's me again! Still reminding you all that I am still alive and needed to update this before my laziness comes back to me. All of my time wasted on playing Tokyo Xanadu on PS4 and writing other fanfics that is not part of the three stories I published XD. Anywaaays, enjoy reading and stay safe, everyone!

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"Are we there yet?" Natsu whined as they continued to trudge up to the mountain. So far, they only thing they could find so far were trees, bushes, rocks, some animals, trees again, this is getting nowhere and Natsu was getting impatient already.

"We're only like walking for like 10 minutes, so it's natural we haven't seen much," Erza replied stoically already used to Natsu's whining. Actually, she could tolerate everyone's whining until they became annoying before using her famous scary face.

"10 minutes!?" Lucy gaped, "My feet are already sore..." she complained as she stopped once again to massage her feet.

"Well, who has the brightest idea to wear heels when going to the mountain?" Carla sighed as she sweatdropped.

"Well, Lucy seems the only one whose doing it," Happy said from Natsu's shoulder with a happy nonchalant expression.

"Shut it, furball," the celestial mage retorted a tick mark formed on her head, "This is fashion! Besides, I only used 2-inch. I'm not stupid enough to use a 5-inch stiletto in this situation!"

"Yeah, yeah..." the blue Exceed waved dismissively as he ignored Lucy.

"Listen when someone's speaking!" Lucy shouted as more ticked marks appeared on her head.

"Now, now..." Wendy said with a hesitant smile trying to calm everyone down.

Yeah, this was the normal for the Natsu Team when they were doing their quest. Well, at least that's what everyone would think so far. An argument over simple things is a must in this team or else anyone would gonna ask their sanity if they haven't fought over something yet.

After hours of walking and occasional short breaks, the sun was starting to fall down making way for the night to come. The team finally decided to call it a day. Erza decided to gather some wood for the fire while the others would set their camps.

"Hah... finally, my feet can finally rest..." Lucy sighed as kneeled to the ground.

"Well, it wouldn't be a problem if you just used things like boots or anything that isn't a heel," Carla deadpanned at Lucy.

"Geez... Why would those bandits have to choose this mountain of all places?" Lucy whined as she moved from her place and sat on a rock instead.

"Well, isn't that a bit obvious? This mountain is pretty large with lots of trees, people who will try to find them will have a hard time," Gray said as he scratched his head.... With his clothes scattered around except for his underwear.

"Would you please stop stripping!?" Carla asked in exasperation as she blocked Wendy's view.

Gray blinked in confusion before looking down at himself to see his clothes were gone, "Oh shit!" He cussed as he processed the fact that he's almost naked and hurriedly began to gather his clothes.

"Whoa, creeper alert," Natsu guffawed as he crouched down while holding his stomach in laughter, "Never would have thought you would have that kind of mindset!"

Then an ice attack made a mark of his face.

"Oi, what was that for!?" Natsu demanded as he glared at the ice mage.

"Ya wanna fight, flame-breath?" Grey asked while cracking his fingers.

"Hoho, game on, ice cube..." Natsu said as the two gazed each other intensely that a spark was appearing between them.