Flare, the fierce and tiny talking bear

Within the unknown forest Crimson was currently walking through with his guard tightened to the max. 

He looked around while closely observing his surroundings. 

To anyone he looked pretty carefree and oblivious to his current surroundings but only he knew how focused he currently was. 

Seconds felt like hours when finally a smirk broke free on Crimson's face.

"Heh, so you've finally decided to show yourself!"

Swoosh

BANG

Crimson spun around with a heavy fist of furious flames bursting forth. 

It collided with a force that held strength comparable or maybe even higher than it, causing a loud bang to resound within the area. 

His feet sunk into the earth and crumbled it as he was forcefully pushed back by the mysterious force. 

Crimson's battle intent thickened and leaked from his body as his fierce grin only widened with excitement. 

"Now, now! Let's see this worthy oppo-..... nent…?"

Crimson's speech slowed down while momentarily delaying it in utter shock. 

In front of him the figure of the sudden intruder was revealed and honestly it was beyond shocking. 

It was a tiny red bear the size of a human's hand and on top of it's head was a strand of flaming hair that flowed peacefully with the wind. 

The little bear growled before pouncing at Crimson. Crimson choked on his laughter as he parried the incoming attack of the bear and sent a normal fist attack to it's unguarded head.

Bang

"Ow! Hey! What the hell was that for?!"

"Haha well you tr-... d-did you just TALK?!"

"Huh? Of course I did! What? Because I'm a cute little bear you think I can't speak?"

"Oi, kid! Control yourself with me!"

"Hah?! I'm a teenager, way older than you! And you're the kid dummy!"

"Teenage my ass! You think I'm stupid?! Teenage bears are way bigger than you, short cake!"

"D-damn bastard! I ain't no damn shortcake redhead! Listen hear retard, even though I don't know my own species I know for a damn fact that we are an extremely powerful one! So don't you dare underestimate me!"

"Hah?! What kind of monster doesn't know their own species?! Gah! Forget it! Since I think you're cute and you also use flames I'll take you in and raise you. Now come on, Flare!"

"Don't go giving people names redhead! And I ain't coming with you! I'm fine all alone here now shoo!"

"Oh really?"

Swoosh

"Fire Dragon's Wing Attack!"

Crimson kicked the ground and instantly appeared in front of 'Flare'. 

Flare tensed up and immediately responded by breaking down his fire magic and sending them through his cells increasing his physical prowess by several folds.

"Hmph! Taste the wrath of my self created skill! Beast Art: Body Enhancement!"

Swoosh

Flare dashed to the side and sent a powerful 'paw' towards Crimson's stomach. 

To this, Crimson reacted immediately and ignited flames at his heel before sending a powerful knee that was boosted by his flames towards Flare's belly. 

Bang

"Gah!!!"

Flare flew back and slammed into a tree greatly damaging it in the process. 

Saliva spurted out of his mouth but he still got up to fight. Crimson smiled seeing this and cancelled out his flames. 

"W-what? Chickening out?"

"Heh. Although you're extremely powerful you lack experience in hand to hand combat. Come on get up! We're gonna go find your parents, you rebelling brat!"

"I ain't got no parents!"

"O-oh I-I'm so-"

"You aint got to apologize… ever since I was born I was all alone. I don't know what I am and I don't know who my parents are. I'm not even sure how I survived ever since I was born. All I know is that I ain't got a need for anyone! Get the hell out of my sight."

"..."

Tok Tok Tok

Crimson walked towards Flare and stopped directly in front of him. 

He extended his hands and picked him up before embracing the cute and small bear. "W-what the hell are you doing bastard?!" 

"You too huh?"

"Huh?"

"I also didn't have any parents. I woke up one day and found no one around me. But that's when my adopted brother and father came across me. They took me in, gave me love and showed me what it's like to have a family and now that I've heard what you said I couldn't help but see myself in you. Listen from now on you ain't gotta be alone. I'm here too alright?"

"W-what the hell are you saying?! I'm a total stranger, why are you saying this to me?!"

"Why? Bro, like I said I saw myself in you. I don't want to see anyone suffer like that. So I'm going to do what my father did for me, heal you."

"Urrrgh…." Flare sank his claws into Crimson's back as he hugged the boy tightly. His tears fell onto Crimson's scarf and sizzled as it sank into it. 

Crimson smiled lightly and let the little bear cry his eyes out while enduring the pain of getting his back punchered. 

All throughout Flare's life he had never heard such words but yet when he heard them from Crimson his heart churned with a multitude of emotions.

After a few minutes he retracted his claws and climbed onto Crimson's shoulder before sitting with his little arms folded and eyes closed. He then said, "Flare, huh? I like it! It sounds fierce! Let's go redhead!"

"The name's not redhead, it's Crimson!"

"Crimson?! A fierce name indeed! As expected of my rival and foster parent!"

"Woah woah!!! P-parent?! I dont think I'm ready to be a father!"

"Nonsense! You said that you are going to do what your foster father did for you right? Then you will too become a father, mine to be precise!!"

"W-what…? T-that…. *sigh* Do what you want."

"Heh! I've won this battle onward we march!!"

"Haha what a fierce little Flare!" Crimson didn't see it but Flare smirked lightly as they continued through the forest. 

[5 minutes later]

"So you're saying your father is a dragon? And a king at that too? Haha! As expected of my rival!!"

"Heh! Of course! But my father suddenly disappeared along with my brother. The only thing I have left of him is this scarf…"

"D-did you get abandoned?!" A tick appeared at the corner of Crimson's head before he shouted, "Hell no! You see this scarf?? You feel a certain heat radiating from it right?"

"Now that you mention it.. yeah I do!"

"Good! This scarf is made out of my father's scales! Depending on my situation he most likely seperated with both me and my brother and gave us something like my scarf as a signal for us to train and get stronger. When I saw this scarf I was both devastated and determined. So I instantly caught onto my father's goal. He wants me to get enough strength to protect my brother and venture the world without any restraints!!" 

(AN: Eh.. he's close enough)

"Oh?! As expected of the fierce grandfather!! FIERCENESS!!!"

"Hehe of course! Though my brother is sort of an idiot so I doubt he has already caught onto father's message but I'm sure he gets the spirit.."

"Even though I don't know him I somehow don't doubt your words Crimson…"

"We are gonna be best friends Flare.."

"Definitely.."

Both grinned but were immediately disturbed by a vicious presence. 

A ruthless growl escaped its mouth as two shining eyes filled with bloodlust appeared in the distance.

"Hehehe, Flare!"

"OU! We're gonna have a lot of fun, hehehe!!" 

"Grr..?"

[At Fairy Tail]

"Achoo!"

"Oi pinky! Don't go sneezing on other people!"

"Oh my bad. Huh? Why the hell are you shirtless? Are you a pervert?"

"Pervert?" The boy suddenly looked down and finally noticed that his shirt was missing. 

He screamed in terror before fiercely turning towards Natsu.

"Damn you pinky! Forget about me, you dyed your hair pink so you can be more like your true self, right? Girly!"

"The hell did you say?! I'll kick your ass! Only my brother can call me pinky!"

"Haha you damn bro-con!"

"Fire Dragon's Exploding Blade!!"

"Ice Make: Shield!" 

BOOM

"Get him Gray!"

"Oi Natsu beat that stripper up!"

"I got 6 on Gray!"

"I got 5 on Natsu!"

"Gray is it? Who the hell has a name that's based off a color?!"

(A.N: Bro.. you legit named Crimson… 'Crimson')

"What was that?! Damn you! Ice Make: Lance!!"

"Fire Dragon's Roar!!"

Swoosh

Fwoosh

BOOOM

A mighty shockwave flew out and blasted several chairs and tables to pieces. 

Both children flew back before stabilizing themselves on the floor with little to no struggle. 

However, a certain master atop a wooden railing released a menacing aura that made the two boys tremble with fear.

"Damn brats! You're destroying the guild!! Get out and fight if you guys are so eager to!!"

"Hah.. hah.. you're lucky gramps intervened!"

"Haah?! How am I lucky Gray? You're out of breath! Besides he said we could go outside and continue, let's go bastard!"

"Don't cry after I win!"

"Heh like if!"

Both children then went outside the guild with several guild members following behind. 

Seeing his boys' rivalry Makarov smiled and shook his head. The fight was then resumed.

[Back to Crimson's side 30 minutes after their first encounter with that mysterious beast]

Swoosh

BANG

"Hahaha! Flare nice job! Kick him here!"

"Ou!!"

Fwoosh

Bang

"Awouuu!!!"

"HAHAH! I am FIERCE!! Fire Dragon's Exploding Flare!"

Sparks of flames emerged from the palms of Crimson's hands as he sent two crackling palms towards the incoming giant tiger. 

BOOM

"AWOOOUUUIUUU!!"

A massive explosion ripped out as his palms sunk into the chest of the giant tiger. 

It's chest was then blown to bits revealing a still beating heart. 

Crimson had a fierce smile on his face as his right hand reached into the now open chest of the tiger and pulled out its beating heart. 

He then set it ablaze and threw it into his mouth, swallowing it with a satisfied smile on his face.

"Oi! Crimson! You said I'd get the heart of this kill this time, what the hell are you doing?!"

"Huh?! It's your fault for showing me this amazing snack!"

"Ho Oh~ Well if you compliment me I guess I can forgive you but next time I get it!"

"When did I?! Damn, anyways relax, you can have its liver! Besides, I named one of my skills after you so you should feel joyful!"

"Hah? Why the hell should I feel joyous about having a lousy skill named after me?!"

"Oh? Then I guess you're lousy as well… *sigh* and here I thought the name was fierce.."

"""!!!!"""

"Hahhah! That name is really fierce! Onwards we shall go!!" 

"Heh. Let's go!" Crimson walked into the distance as Flare jumped onto his shoulder and sat down with closed eyes. 

Time flew as both friends' days continued like this for an entire year. 

Everyday they would kill beasts just to devour their hearts. 

During the one year both Flare and Crimson made massive improvements, especially Flare. 

He now had two strands of flaming hair flowing out from atop his head. 

He could also now draw out his flames to use for long distance attacks rather than physical enhancement. 

Crimson was happy about this new feature Flare gained because it was very useful to him.

Throughout every fight he had fought his partner would always feed him flames and help him rejuvenate his magic power and stamina. 

Flare, at first was shocked by this ability but he felt proud after and even said that he too was going to learn how to eat flames. 

Crimson didn't discourage him, he only motivated him. Why? Because during the one year their friendship was now comparable to that of blood brothers. 

Even though an entire year had passed Crimson and Flare hadn't even explored the entire forest yet. 

Flare warned Crimson about some forbidden areas of the forest after hearing the stories about them from the peaceful and kind natured beasts. 

For some reason when Flare spoke in his monster language Crimson understood it. 

He told Flare about it and Flare was shocked hearing that. 

He theorized a reason and said that it was most likely because he was taught by a dragon. 

Crimson nodded thinking that it was reasonable and immediately pushed it to the back of his head. 

[Deep in the mysterious forest]

"Oi! Flare, didn't you say you'd teach me how to use flames to boost my body's physical prowess? Teach me!" 

Crimson turned to Flare with a smile but immediately had it shattered after seeing his terrorized gaze. 

He was about to question the issue when out of nowhere, Flare yelled at him.

"DAMN IT! HOW THE HELL DID WE END UP WITHIN A FORBIDDEN AREA?! CRIMSON LET'S GET AWAY FROM HERE!!!!"

"Hu-"

"ROARRRRRRRRRRRR!!!"

"What in the fuck is that?!?"