Heavy Metal

Chapter 1

Help from a Demon

Just another day at the guild. Levy looked up from her book to see Natsu colliding with a wooden pillar, again. Up in flames, the pillar was reduced to ashes. That was the fourth one this week. At this rate the guild would be a pile of rubble before the day was over. Don't they ever get tired? Ofcourse not, this is Fairy Tail afterall. Levy just giggled and continued reading her book. Ignoring the fact that Jet and Droy were peering over her shoulder.

She loved Jet and Droy, but they could get annoying. They were apart of team ShadowGear and they always had her back. Their endearment for her was sincere, but smothering. They would just keep bothering her until she said something, so she decided to get it over with.

"Oh hi, I didn't see you two there!"

"H-Hello Levy!", They both responded in unison.

"Did you two need something?"

"Actually we did,", Jet said,"We wanted to know if you were up for another mission, just the three of us?"

Levy pondered the thought. They had just went on a mission, and she had enough money to last her at least a couple of weeks. Plus, she needed a rest from their constant bickering over which one them- she preferred best. I'll just pass this time.

"Sorry guys i'm a little tired, why don't you two go without me?"

Jet and Droy pondered this for a moment. Going on a mission without Levy? What was

the point of that?

"Oh, we couldn't do that.", Droy said, while devouring another burger

"Yeah, he's right we'll just wait…", Jet sighed, sounding defeated..

Levy just nodded and closed her book. She decided to go over to the bar and see what was the latest with Mira and the girls. As she headed to the bar, she had to duck multiple times. Flying objects were always a hazard at the guild. As she scanned the area looking for a mane of black hair, she couldn't find him. He's probably on a mission?

"Hey Levy how's it going?", Mira said to the bluenette as she sat in one of the stools.

"Fine, I was just wondering where Gajeel was.."

Wrong question. Mira's eyelashes fluttered and a wide knowing smile appeared on her face.

"Gajeel, you mean your crush? ", Mira said giggling,"Haven't seen him."

Levy's face turned pinker than Natsu's hair. Levy liked Gajeel, but she was hoping no one could tell! Everytime she was around him, her heart would jump out of her chest and butterflies would flutter around in her stomach. It didn't take long for her to realize she had a crush on him, It was just like in the books! Gajeel could be a jerk, but he was really soft on the inside.

"M-me, and Gajeel-l!?"

"Don't act so surprised, it's obvious.", Mira said, the hearts visible in her eyes.

"D-don't be ridiculous!"

"Oh Levy, you need to tell him, you can't hide your feelings forever!

"Your right.. I just can't bring myself to do it, he's so intimidating!"

"I have an idea, I could invite some of the girls over and have a sleepover!"

"How is that gonna help me with Gajeel?", Levy asked, a little skeptical.

"We could come up with a plan to get you two together, now go home and pack, I expect to see you at sunset!"

Levy walked down the path to Fairy Hills to pack her things. Mira, always taking things to another level. She sighed to herself. Gajeel probably had no interest in her at all. Hopefully she wouldn't make a fool out of herself.

Arriving at her room, she took her key out of her pocket and walked into her room, filled with various books. She went to her closet and picked out a pair of pajamas and an outfit for the following day. She could see the sunset from her window, and hurriedly stuffed the clothes in an overnight bag and rushed out the door. She didn't want to be walking across town to Mira's at night. Magnolia was a nice town, but she still didn't want to take chances. Is was getting dark, and the street lights were turning on. As she was walking in the dark, she heard a familiar voice.

"What an exhilarating mission Gajeel, nice pick."

"Gihi, the look on those thieves faces."

Gajeel and Pantherlily appeared in the distance, carrying bags and looking tired.

"Shrimp?", Gajeel said, turning his head slightly to the side.

"G-Gajeel, hi..", Levy said, being caught off guard.

"What are you doing out so late?"

"I'm just going to Mira's.."

"Well, it's kind of dark, I could walk you there if you want.", Gajeel said quietly, while Pantherlily smirked knowingly on his soldier.

"Uhh, you look tired, are you sure, I wouldn't want to force you or anything..", Levy said in a small whisper.

"He couldn't just let you go alone!", Pantherlily exclaimed in a noble voice, giggling.

Levy, Gajeel, and Lily walked in silence. Levy being grateful for the darkness, that hid the fierce pinkness of her cheeks.

A/N: I like GaLe, and this idea just popped into my head. Thanks for reading! Please follow/review/favorite!