Disclaimer: Do not own Fairy Tail, All creation rights goes to Hiro Mashima. Or anything.
The last bell rang signaling the end of school. After a long day at school, Natsu Dragneel got up from his seat with everything packed beforehand and slowly walk out the door. The hall was filled with students thinking the same thing and just wanted to rush home and do other things other than homework since it's the weekend. While walking towards the door, every one of Natsu's friends asked him if he wanted to hang out since it's the weekend for the new marvel movie. Natsu had refused the offer since they knew his favorite place to hang out would at the company.
Natsu finally walk outside, stood there for a moment to absorb the clear sky. His next destination was the school parking lot that was between Magnolia high school and Magnolia middle school. The walk was about 2 minutes since the campus was so large. His walk was peaceful until his eye sight have landed at a dark corner part of the school. It look like three people were ganging up on one person.
"Stop it!" said the mysterious voice. Was all Natsu needed to hear and walk over to the little party.
"What the hell you three think you're doing?" asked Natsu with an angry tone.
"None of your damn business, now get lost." said one of the guy and the other two look towards Natsu.
Natsu took a quick moment to survey the situation. He saw that the little girl was in tears and a broken device next to her and notice that she was in a middle school uniform. The three guys had high school uniforms on, but their color tie say that they are freshmen. "I'm making it my business since you three freshmen is picking on the poor girl and she is already in tears."
One of the other random guy forward with a smirk on face. "So you're trying to be a hero or something." said with a tone sounding like he and his groupie is ready for a fight.
Natsu came back with a smirk of his own. "No I don't need to be a hero since you three simple are just freshmen. And I highly doubt you three would even laid a scratch on me." The mysterious girl popped her hand up to see what's about to go down through her watery eyes and feeling scared at the same time.
The three freshmen had launch at Natsu at full speed and throwing any attacks their body was able to allow. Needless to say that Natsu dodged everything with no effort. Natsu then made one fist and in a few swift motion, hit all three in the stomach, and they fell to the ground coughing and holding their stomach in extreme pain.
"Looks like it was over before it even started and I suggest you three scram now." said Natsu. Without saying anything, the three random freshmen got up and ran away as far as they could.
Natsu turned around and walk a few steps towards the little girl. She backed a little after seeing what just had happened. Natsu dropped his smirk and made a cherry grin on his face to show that he meant no harm to her. "Little girl don't worry, I'm not going to do anything to you and those idiots back there won't hurt you again."
The little girl wipe away her tears. "Who are you?" said the mysterious with a curious voice.
"I'm Natsu from the high school division. So what's your name." said Natsu with a gentle voice.
"I'm Wendy from the middle school division." said a now calmer Wendy.
"Do you know why those guys were picking on you?" said Natsu trying to find out the problem.
"I have no idea since I never interact with anyone from the high school side before. But they were asking for money since they wanted to hang out with their other boys." said Wendy feeling sad just at the mere mention of what just happened.
'Seems like random case of bullying.' thought Natsu. "Well Wendy so what do you plan on doing now since you have a broken device now." said Natsu while pointing at the shattered device on the floor.
More tears were coming out of Wendy's eyes. "No… it was the only way I can call my mom. And I was supposed to call her soon to come pick me up." said a sniffling Wendy.
"Wait you were waiting here by yourself until it was time to call you mom." said a deadpanned Natsu.
"Yeah my mom is busy working, sometimes it's a long wait and sometimes it's a short one." said Wendy.
"So what's the wait for a nice Friday afternoon like this." asked a cherry Natsu.
"I honestly have no idea since it depend on the amount of people going in and out of the hospital." said a sad Wendy.
"Don't tell me you have always been waiting like this and making phone calls to see when your mom can pick you up." said Natsu.
"It can't be helped since being a doctor is a very busy job." said a sighing Wendy.
Natsu thought a few things over for a moment and since it was the starting of the weekend and he doesn't always have to go to his favorite place. Plus helping little Wendy would be better. "Wendy, how about we have hang out for today since you can't exactly call your mom, and take you home, and I will talk to your mom." Taking out a hand and waiting for Wendy to respond.
Wendy didn't hesitate to take Natsu's hand since they already had a nice conversation and he did just saved her. "So what is going to be the plan for the afternoon, Natsu." They had gotten up off the ground and picked up the shattered device.
"It will be an adventure to find out what's in store for us today." said Natsu with a grin. Wendy just giggle and let the adventure flow on to Natsu's car.
The Car ride between the two was silence but the music from the radio did not make anything awkward. The drive was about twenty minutes long when they reached Magnolia mall. The two got out of the car.
"The Mall." questioned Wendy and staring in awe.
"Yep and I think it's a good for you and it's probably a good idea to get you a new phone before your mom can't actually reach you." said Natsu.
Wendy lower her head a little. "But I don't have access to the cell phone account, so I can't exactly get a new phone."
"Don't worry about that stuff for now. Let's just go see if the store can help you." said Natsu walking next to Wendy and patting her lightly on the shoulder. Wendy lifted her head and nodded and they walk to their first destination.
When they had reach and enter the store, the first thing they heard was. "Natsu, did you break your phone again." said the mysterious voice.
"No I didn't Laki, I am here to smash your store." said a sarcastic Natsu. As they walk up to the counter. Wendy notice the interaction and just giggle from the silliness. "Anyways I am here to see what we can do about getting Wendy a new phone since three freshmen jerks smash hers earlier."
"Wendy?" said a confused Laki.
"I am Wendy, Miss Laki." Waving shyly next to Natsu.
"Awe, aren't you an adorable little girl. First thing first, do you have access to the account." said Laki.
"No I don't." said Wendy sounding defeated already.
"No problem. Laki open my account and get ready to add a new line. That should solve everything." said Natsu with a proud grin.
"Natsu, this just feels so wrong and we had only met an hour ago. How can you treat a total stranger so nice." said Wendy with tears forming at her eyes.
"I know how it is to wait and call for a parent when they are always busy at work. I am sure that your mom would feel better knowing you have a phone to contact her even if she can't reach you with the old number." said Natsu.
Wendy had thought about these things. 'It's true that I don't have a phone to use. And I do live far away from the school. I just hope my mom won't be mad.' thought Wendy with a sigh. "Okay, I'm all in, but Natsu you're going to tell my mom right."
"I'll take responsibility for everything beside the broken phone and the fight earlier." said Natsu with hint of sarcasm.
Wendy didn't say anything but giggles at Natsu's seriousness and silliness for the situation. And finally turned to Laki with her own nod of approval.
'Natsu, your one of a kind.' thought Laki. She began to process the order and enter all necessary information. Which this took quite a few minutes to complete.
"So Wendy do you know what phone you want since all the final piece I need and if there is any accessory you want a long with it." said Laki with a smile.
Wendy look over to Natsu see if there was anything he would want to say or any disapproval of phones or anything really. Natsu just smile back at her and like magic, telling her she is free to get what she wants and anything with it. Then she went off and look at phones and accessories.
"Natsu you never change and always help went people are in trouble." said Laki smiling.
"It's no big deal and I wouldn't be in here if her old phone wasn't broken into pieces." simply replied Natsu.
"What if her parents are really mad at her and you, plus you're not a miracle worker." asked Laki.
"I'm not worry since the phone can always be transfer over back and everything will be fully paid for. So this wouldn't be a burden to her or her mom." replied Natsu.
After much chitchat, Wendy had return with one phone case and one accessory. "What phone color do you want Wendy. I already which phone that case fits." said a giggling Laki.
"There are different color for the phone." said a confused Wendy.
"Yes there are and I got mine in rose gold." replied Natsu.
Wendy eye widen as it sounds very intriguing. "If there is one like sparkling sapphire that would be wonderful."
Laki let out another giggle and when to the back storage to grab the phone. And was back in a flash and ringing everything up. Natsu simply just handed Laki his credit card went everything was total up. Wendy shake a little since it was a huge amount of money for just three items. Natsu noticed this and give a small on her shoulder to let her know that she can relax and everything is fine. The set up part was quick since there was no previous phone.
Natsu and Wendy walked out of the phone store with new phone in hand and the bag with all the other stuff. Natsu took out his own phone to check the time and it was almost 4:30 pm. "Wendy are you feeling hungry after your eventful afternoon." asked Natsu.
"Yeah I can definitely go for food now. But I should call my mom to let her know what is going on." replied Wendy with a bright smile.
Wendy unlock her phone and hit the contact list and hit call mom and it was a good thing she remember her mom's number. It rang two times before it was picked up. "Hello, who is this?" answered Wendy's mom.
"Hi mom, it's Wendy and sorry that you don't recognize the number. Stuff happened after school and I had to get a new phone or there was no way to contact each other." replied Wendy.
"Are you safe dear?" asked Wendy's mom
"Yes, I am safe and fine and we can talk about it when you get home. So I am hungry now and was wondering if you're going to be home cooking dinner or I can eat out and maybe get some take out for you." said Wendy.
"That's good. I'm not sure what time I'll be home tonight honestly, people are still piling in and I'm only on a mini break since I have worked nonstop. And yes you can eat out and you don't have to worry about food for me. I just want you home safe and sound when you're done." said Wendy's mom
"Okay mom. I'll let you go now since it's a short break, love you." replied Wendy.
"Love you too dear." said Wendy's mom. They both hung at the same time.
Over at Magnolia General Hospital. Wendy's mom look at her phone and enter the new number to her daughter's contact name. 'That was a surprise, wonder who is so willingly helping her daughter. But the surprises isn't over since have to meet this person and winds is definitely turning the right way in their lives now.' though Wendy's mom.
Over the intercom. "Doctor Marvell, Doctor Marvell, general ward need help stat." 'Looks like break is over." thought Dr. Marvell. She got up and went to work.
Back at Magnolia mall. "Alright everything is all set with my mom and we can go eat now." said a smiling Wendy.
"Sounds good to me. Have you ever been to the Fairy Tail Joint." said Natsu with a cheeky grin.
"Nope but the name sounds pleasant." replied Wendy.
"You are going to love the place. And the food is wonderful there." said Natsu and eager to start heading over there.
The two only had to walk three minutes since the joint was in the mall as well. The two had walk into the restaurant and was greeted by a server. "Welcome, table for two." asked the waiter.
"Yes." replied Natsu and they follow the waiter to a nice table for two by the window. Natsu and Wendy took their seat and the waiter put down two menus.
Wendy picked up a menu and started to look over the selection to see what is good to eat. "Natsu aren't you going to look over the menu too." asked Wendy.
"Nope, I already know what I want. I'm just waiting for you since this is your first time here." replied Natsu with a cheesy grin.
Two minutes later, a new waitress came to take their orders. "Welcome and what will you two be ordering today." asked the new waitress.
"Hey Kinana, I'll take a habaneros cheese burger, with a side of fries, large coke, and raspberry smoothie." said Natsu.
"Haha got it and I must say your order is light today Natsu." replied a laughing Kinana.
"I don't want to go overboard and scare young Wendy over here." said Natsu while hand gesture to Wendy.
Kinana turn towards the next guest. "Okay Miss Wendy, what would you like to order."
"I'll take the chicken sandwich with lettuce and honey sriracha aioli, small fries, medium sprit, and chocolate smoothie." said Wendy and then put the menu down.
Kinana took the menus and to process the orders. "Natsu how do you know everyone at every place we been to today." asked Wendy.
"They all go to Magnolia High, different grades, but we know each other through other people too." replied Natsu. "I was curious, how long have you been at Magnolia middle."
"I'm in the 6th grade, so it has been for about half a year now." replied Wendy.
"Have you made any friends yet? It's never safe for you to be waiting by yourself since the time table for a pick up is inconsistent." said Natsu with worried expression.
"I don't have any friends yet since I am very shy and can't really communicate with anyone. I don't even know how to start since I have nothing in common with the people in my class." replied a nervous Wendy.
"You don't seem to have a problem communicating with me." said with a simple smile.
Wendy blushing a little. "Because you helped me out and most of the time you talk first, so I can pick it up easily."
Shortly after that their food order had come to the table. They were real hungry but eat at a slow pace so it wouldn't embarrassing to others. They were done within fifteen minutes when Kinana came back with the bill for the food. Natsu took out his wallet and put a fifty down and took her to keep the rest as tip. The two got up and make their way out of the mall with their smoothie in hand.
The two was sitting inside the car and look up at the sky to see that the sun was setting. "Man that food was awesome. I have to get it again another day. So Wendy is there anything you want to do or you like to go home since its getting kind of late." said a satisfying Natsu.
"The sandwich definitely hit the stomach." Giggling. "There are a lot of things I want to do but one day is not enough for all of it. Plus it is getting late, so going home would be the best." replied Wendy.
"Oh yeah, kind of overheard the conversation when you were on the phone. Did you want to get something for your mom too since it sounds like there isn't going to be dinner at home for her." asked Natsu.
"She told me not to worry about it but it scare that she works a lot and I don't know if she eats or not when she gets home sometimes." replied Wendy.
"Alright it's going to be a good night for your mom. But first I need your address and then we can drop by this place that makes the best pizza. Sounds good?" said Natsu.
Wendy nodded and give Natsu her address and then they buckle themselves up and start headed towards the road. Natsu drive a good ten minutes before stopping in front of a place called Yajima's Pizza. Wendy ordered a medium barbeque pork veggie pizza and Natsu paid for it. The car back to Wendy's home wasn't too long but it was never dull since she was singing to random songs that were on the radio.
They have arrive at a small apartment complex. Wendy looked out the window and see if the lights are on. "It looks like my mom isn't back yet and means she'll be home when I am asleep." said Wendy with a sigh.
"Don't worry about it, she may not be at home right now. But like any parent, they always do whatever it takes to make their child happy." said smiling Natsu.
Wendy had a cherry smile on her face. Natsu never seem to be deflated under any situation. "Natsu would you be my first friend so I always have someone to talk to when I need to." asked Wendy and holding out her phone in front of Natsu with a nervous hand.
Natsu smiled and thought how wonderful it was that she had open to him even if it was just a couple of hours since they have met. "Of course." Taking the phone out of Wendy's hand and entering the information needed and hitting the call button, so he would have her information too. Then he hand back the phone to her.
"Okay bye Natsu, see you Monday." said Wendy, waving goodbye and grabbing all the stuff she needed and the pizza. Left the car and straight to the apartment.
Natsu drove away to make his way to his own home and get some rest and thinking that it's not so bad to be out of the lab once in a while.