Disclaimer: I do not own Fairytail or its characters. Fairy tail belongs to Hiro Mashima.

AN: Hey guys this is a ShaLily dance AU that I started with Samantharoseheartfillia a while back. It will also include the Big 4 (Gajevy, Nalu, Gruvia, Jerza) and many other ships. We're very excited to share this fic on here cuz it's already on indayiashow and little-miss-heartfillia .Just to let ya know this fic is gonna have A LOT of chapters but those are the best kind right! XD anyway hope you guys like it! Leave a review, it gives us life and motivates us to write more! Thanks for reading!

Chapter 1

~Friday, May 6~

"Alright keep it up! Keep those knees bent and moving! Just like that!" A deep voice commanded. The class of students followed his lead, copying the moves he directed. Another man walked around the class correcting everyone's footing or legwork when needed. "Last time around, right, left, right, left…" He continued reciting the steps as he performed them. The entire class was his shadow. He ended with a finishing move; putting one foot forward he angled his arms out like an airplane, one arm higher than the other, and slowly brought them down to the ground where he placed a palm on the ground and swiftly twirled himself around then stood up with a clap.

"And that is what you'll be learning tomorrow...Class dismissed." He said breathlessly. and the class dispersed quickly, grabbing their bags and heading for the showers.

"Great job, Lil." His co-worker and long time friend, Gajeel, came up to him offering a fist bump which he gladly took. They were both sweaty and panting from the dance exercises but sported wide grins. "Don't you think that move will be a little too easy for them?"

They both took a seat on the floor by the wall. Lily took a big swig from his water bottle and rested his head on the mirrored wall behind him.

"What do you mean?"

"They've come this far and learn the moves pretty quickly. I think we need to step up their game."

"And push them harder? They already work hard enough with your ridiculous training routine."

"Hey! That training routine will make you tough as steel, if they can't handle it it's just cause they ain't strong enough yet. Ghi hi hi!" Gajeel chuckled, it was a distinct chuckle, that once heard was unforgettable.

"We'll make them strong enough that's for sure," Lily said.

"But can we do it in time for state finals?" Gajeel uttered the very words Lily wasn't sure he could answer. They had been trying for weeks to get their students up to speed. They had achieved a lot in a short amount of time, and they were definitely good, but were they good enough for state finals? He stared into the distance, trying to digest Gajeel's words. The district preliminaries were hard enough and they had just barely won the judges' favor. But the state finals were going to be a new level altogether. Frankly, Lily wasn't sure they would be ready.

"We have a lot of work ahead of us to make sure they are," He said finally and Gajeel nodded. Lily stood up, offering a hand to his friend. "I'll spend one of my days off researching what teams are gonna be in the finals and planning out a good choreography to counter whatever we'll be facing up against. Can I count on you to pick the playlists and manage equipment and stage production?"

"As always it's no proble-"

"Excuse me?" A new voice interrupted. Gajeel and Lily turned to the front door, apparently one of the students had left it open. How many times have I told those kids to close it when they leave? He found himself asking, but soon his attention was turned back to the girl in front of him. She was small, barely five foot two he guessed, with vibrant blue hair and big brown eyes. "Do you offer dance classes?" She continued, Lily should have guessed. Every new person who came in here asked the same question, that's what they got for posting an advertisement all around the city about new dance lessons.

He noticed Gajeel wasn't saying anything. Strange when he wasn't normally one to be left speechless. Lily took the lead instead, "Yup. We teach hip hop mostly but if you're looking to work on your form we can give you private lessons if that works for you. We'll teach all ages 16-21 and you look young so I think we can take you in."

Suddenly the young girl looked to the ground with a darkened expression. He wondered if he had said something to upset her. There were a few moments of silence until finally, she spoke up again.

"I-I'm actually twenty-two."

Lily almost choked. He was thinking this girl must be no older than 17 but here she was saying she was older. Gajeel laughed when he noticed Lily's face.

"I'm so sorry. I had no idea!" He tried to backpedal but was afraid it didn't do much good. Fortunately, she looked like she wasn't too offended.

"It's ok." She said. "It happens all the time. I guess I've passed the age threshold then. I don't suppose you'll be willing to make a special exception?"

"Sorry ki-uh Miss," Lily caught himself. "There's an age limit for a reason."

"We can make an exception." Gajeel cut in immediately after the words had left Lily's mouth. He looked at him confused, but Gajeel's gaze was the only answer he needed. It seemed he couldn't take his eyes off that little girl. He had a glint in his eye that Lily had never seen before, and if he wasn't mistaken, he had a slight tint of red on his cheeks. A sight Lily had rarely had the chance to behold. Truthfully after all these years he hadn't even thought Gajeel could physically blush.

"The name's Gajeel." He extended a hand to her, she accepted it very happily.

"I'm Levy! Levy McGarden! Thank you so much! I promise you won't regret this. I'm a fast learner and I'll work very hard to memorize every dance move!" It seemed like Levy cut herself off early when she realized she was rambling.

Lily shrugged off the sudden acceptance of a new student, he'd have to speak to Gajeel later about it. "Alright, I'm Pantherlily. Nice to meet you." He offered a hand to Levy as well and she took it eagerly.

"Levy? Are you almost ready to go?" A not-so-new face came in saying. Lily recognized one of his students, Lucy Heartfillia, still in her workout uniform.

"Yeah Lu, I'll be right there!" Levy told her. Lucy seemed to look around and noticed the scene before her. She came in the door fully her blonde ponytail, draped over her shoulder gracefully.

"Oh, Lily, Gajeel! I wasn't sure if you'd still be here but I have a question to ask?"

"Shoot," Gajeel stated.

"Lev, did you already ask them?" She asked as she came in to stand with everyone.

"I did! And they said yes!" Levy let her voice go up an octave and she bounced a little on her heels. Lucy joined her with remarks of encouragement and excitement.

"I guess that answers my question then. I planned on asking you before about Levy possibly joining this class. I'm twenty-one so my age isn't a problem but Levy has always wanted to learn hip-hop dancing and she's really good at it too! Thank you so much!" Lucy did a little bow and Lily waved a hand dismissively.

"Ha ha. There's no need for such formalities. Don't sweat it. We'll see you both next class. Oh and, Levy," The girls were about to turn around but Levy returned her attention to him. "Since you joined a little late in the season it's gonna be hard work for you to catch up with the rest of the class. Think you can do it?"

Levy gave what looked like her best game-face, her tiny hands were balled into triumphant fists and she grinned. "Of course!"

"Great!" Gajeel interjected. "I'm sure bunny girl here can give you some basic tips and help to get caught up."

Levy then turned to Lucy in confusion, "Bunny girl?"

Lucy sighed, "Don't ask." Gajeel and Lily couldn't help a hearty laugh. They both remembered her nickname well. Two years ago at the dance preliminaries, Gajeel and Lily went crazy trying to find Lucy and get her ready for the competition, with her being the second half to none, their choreographed duo dance all eyes would be on her. Turns out she had been held up in the dressing room after a mix up with the costumes and when she came out on stage it was 'the most embarrassing moment of my life' as she put it. In the end, the large pink bunny suit didn't impress the judges and they lost the competition, but it sure gave everyone a good laugh and Lucy's nickname.

"Well see you both in tomorrow's class."

"Yes, sir!" The girls bowed in sync and walked out the door together. Lucy actually had the decency to close it behind her.

Lily turned to Gajeel, who was still staring at where the door had been closed. "We never make exceptions?" He questioned, snapping Gajeel out of his reverie.

He tried for a nervous chuckle, but Lily simply glared him down. "C'mon, Lil. Have you ever seen a girl more beautiful?"

"We broke our no exceptions rule so you could get in, some girl's pants!?" Gajeel shrugged. He had to heave a sigh and pinched the bridge of his nose in annoyance.

"I'll see you tomorrow," said Lily. "Make sure you don't lose concentration during class trying to stare at her either! We don't need to be sued for perverts like you."

"Bah! That's only if ya get caught!"

"You're sick." The two shared a laugh then each grabbed their bags and went their separate ways. Lily had to wonder if Gajeel's whimsical actions would actually prove of use. He normally wasn't one to make rash decisions but when he thought about it, they did desperately need more dancers. The ones they had were good but the dance district just wasn't doing as well as it should be in a big city. Only time would tell, he guessed.

"Wendy, can I speak with you a moment?" A young woman pulled aside her star pupil while the class was beginning their stretches. She pushed aside a stray silver strand of hair behind her ear as she addressed the young dancer.

"Of course, Ms. Queen," answered a long hair bluenette.

Shagotte took a look at the clipboard of notes in her hand before looking back up to speak with Wendy.

"You've been doing very well learning adagio and I think you could even begin working on a possible duet dance. With a partner of your choice, of course."

Wendy politely bowed her head. "Thank you!...Although I don't exactly have any friends in this class I don't know if I could just ask anyone to do to duet with me." Her eyes became downcast, but she still sported a small smile. Shagotte felt her heart go out to the girl. It was true Wendy didn't seem to interact with all the other kids as much as she probably should be. But she was a sweetheart, She couldn't understand why she hadn't already made friends with everyone in the class.

Shagotte bent down to look at the girl on eye level. "That's quite alright. You've only just started these ballet classes so you can't be expected to know everyone here. Don't worry, Wendy. You're a sweet girl. I'm sure in a few days time the kids will warm up to you."

"Thank you, Ms. Queen." Wendy gave her a confident smile which Shagotte returned. Then she let Wendy go back to her stretching and addressed the class. "Alright kids, it's time to continue our practice."

An hour later Shagotte was certain she had worked her kids a little too hard. Sometimes she forgot her experience outweighed their youth, but most of them were very passionate and determined, of which she was glad.

After all the kids left she breathed a sigh of relief. She had been doing okay teaching this class so far but it had only been her second week as a professional ballet instructor for her very own studio so she was a little uneasy about if what she was doing was really a good job or not.

She shook her head of any uncertainties. If she lost faith after just the first few weeks how could she even call herself an instructor!? To distract her mind she went to work picking up the dance hall.

Half way through a noise distracted her, and she whipped around a little too fast.

"Hello? Sorry, we didn't mean to startle you." A small voice called to her as a blonde stepped into the room, another girl with short blue hair was close behind her.

"Oh it's quite alright, is there anything you needed?"

The blonde smiled. "Yes. My name's Lucy, and this is Levy, we've been looking for a ballet instructor." She said and gestured to the girl behind her. "We just happened to see that you were giving private lessons to anyone willing to learn."

"Ah," Shagotte said, finally standing up straight to speak with them properly. "You must have seen the flyers I put up around town. Yes, I normally teach classes with children two to eighteen but I'm also willing to give private lessons. Are you both looking to get lessons together?"

Lucy and Levy shared a look. "If that's possible we'd love to," Lucy said.

Shagotte smiled shyly. "Well, I can give private lessons but…" She drew the word out, avoiding eye contact as she packed her ballet shoes in her bag.

"But?" Lucy mimicked.

"Giving lessons to more than one person is, by regulation, a group lesson. Now that wouldn't be a problem if I had the funds to pay for another schedule of group lessons but as it is I've only opened this dance studio two weeks ago. I haven't the funds to keep up with my current group lessons schedule, let alone take on a new one. I can still give you both separate private lessons but it'll cost extra."

The girls looked disheartened, then Levy spoke up. "There isn't any other way to do group lessons?"

Shagotte thought for a minute. " I suppose if I got more students to come and pay for classes I could have the funds. This dance studio is relatively new, maybe if we got the word out for ballet lessons we could scrounge up enough who are willing to learn."

Lucy put a finger to her chin and thought for a moment. "Y'know, Erza's always wanted to learn ballet?"

Her words sparked some inspiration in Levy and she perked up; "I think Juvia would love to learn as well! She already has the perfect form for it!"

The girls shared stars in their eyes and turned back to Shagotte. It was Levy who spoke next; "Miss, if we get enough of our friends to take your classes can you teach all of us?"

Shagotte was a bit taken aback. She didn't want to bite off more than she could chew but she also didn't want to refuse something she'd regret not doing later. "Ah, well. Yes, I suppose I could. But to do that I'd need at least six more members to properly have the funds." She did some quick math in her head and came out with an answer which had whipped the two girls in front of her into an excited haze.

"We can do that!" Lucy promised. "We can do better than that!"

"Yes, I'm sure many of our friends would be willing to learn new dance styles," Levy said with confidence.

Shagotte took a small breath to recompose herself and spoke clearly again. "If you ladies are so sure of this, go right ahead. I will not deny it would be a learning experience for all of us. I have rarely taught above the age of eighteen but I will do my utmost to show you everything I know about ballet. It truly is a beautiful art style, anyone who chooses to learn it can widen their horizons immensely."

"Yes!" Lucy balled her hands into a little fist and did a victory fist pump. Then she stopped and seemed to remember her formalities. "Oh, I mean, uh, thank you," she said and bowed, "for your willingness to teach us. We look forward to it."

Shagotte had to smile. "Of course, dear. Oh, forgive me, I have not introduced myself yet. My name is Shagotte Queen. Here," she handed the girls a newly printed out business card that had just been printed the day before, "in case you ever need to contact me."

Lucy and Levy said their goodbyes and exited out the door they came. With the open doorway came a pleasant summer breeze that Shagotte had been too busy inside to enjoy. She breathed it in. The scent of the city breeze renewed her, it came with so many different scents that mixed and mingled together, and Magnolia was full of so many of them. This city air had become her lifeline during her time here. With new life on the summer, breeze came thoughts of the near future. Those girls sure had seemed enthusiastic, not just about ballet either, about dancing in general. She smiled, glad that the one thing that brought joy into her life could also inspire and excite others. Magnolia was a beautiful city, she had no doubt she would enjoy her stay here.

Hope you enjoyed the first chapter~ These will be posted biweekly so stay tuned and for more Shalilyness you can go on to shalilyweek administrated by me. Have an amazing rest of your day XD

~ShalilyQueen