Author's note: So this idea has been nagging me for a while now... And i gotta get it out of my system. So the names were taken from the internet. Baishan is an actual city. Frey means master in Norwegian and Aeron was the name of the ancient Celtic goddess of battle and slaughter. It fitted perfectly with a dark guild.
About The Dragon Tamer, I need to watch some more Fairy Tail so I can continue it. Sorry to keep you guys waiting for so long. And thank you so much for reading / reviewing / faving all my works! I am still amazed so many people enjoy my works!
As always, I wanna make it very clear I DO NOT OWN FAIRY TAIL! All credit goes to the wonderful Hiro Mashima! I do not write these fan fics for money or any other kind of reward! I do it for fun, so other Fairy Tail fans could enjoy this perfect, imaginary world of Fairy Tail!
Chapter 1: Plan set into motion
Mirajane had enough of the stolen glances Gajeel gave Levy ever since they came back from Tenroujima. Everybody noticed they were closer, but no one dared ask. Levy joined Shadow Gear again, Droy and Jet welcoming her more than warmly. Gajeel would screech his teeth whenever Jet obviously flirted with the bluenette, but she either was oblivious to his charms or she ignored them completely. He would squeeze his drink hard enough to break the glass every time Jet surprised Levy with innocent physical contact, such as hugs or kisses on the cheek.
When Gajeel managed to pulverize his 15th glass, Mirajane decided to take action. She didn't encourage the Dragon Slayer to talk to the bluenette, she merely sent the two Shadow Gear members on a 7 day mission. And the day after the two men left, she called a grumpy looking Gajeel to her.
"Hey, Gajeel. I heard from Lily you wanna go on a mission. May I recommend you one? The pay is rather good and you'll get to kick some ass." Gajeel looked curious at the Devil girl and snatched the paper dangling from her fingers.
"Four million jewels? For busting up a dark guild and retrieving an old tome? Piece of cake. I'll take it." He turned around to leave, but Mira's voice stopped him.
"It's a two-member mission."
"I'll drag Lily..."
"Actually, I've already chosen your partner. Here she comes." Gajeel looked curious back to her and noticed the blue hair flapping towards the counter. She didn't...
"Okay, Mira, I'm ready to go. Where's my partner?" Levy smiled widely, setting her backpack on the floor.
"Are you fucking kidding me? I'm not taking her with me to bust a dark guild!' Gajeel crossed his arms when he saw Mirajane grin.
"She's S-Class, so I don't see where the harm is."
"Wait, he's my partner for this mission?" Levy blushed slightly.
"It's too dangerous! I'll take Lily..."
"You can take him as well. And I won't take a no for an answer. Besides, I already told the employer you accepted it." Gajeel gapped at the white haired girl, not believing his ears.
"I can handle myself, Gajeel. Besides, I need the jewels for my rent. I'm going with or without you." Levy grabbed her pack and placed it on her shoulders, waving at Mira.
"And you wanna bust up a whole dark guild by yourself? I gotta see that. Fine, you win, Devil. We're off. Lily!" Gajeel followed the bluenette with an amused look.
"Have fun, you two!" Mirajane clasped her palms together, hoping everything would go as planned.
Levy headed for Magnolia's train station with determination, followed closely by a certain Dragon Slayer and his Exceed.
"Hold up, I gotta get some stuff from my place." Gajeel grabbed her by the arm and lead her to his apartment. He stuffed a couple of things in his pack and rummaged through his pile of iron.
"So this is your place, huh?" Levy looked around impressed. "I was expecting something... different." The bluenette took in his wide living room and sat on the black leather couch. "Oh, wow... This feels amazing!" Levy closed her eyes and enjoyed the comfortable couch.
"Different how?" Gajeel came from his bedroom with a scowl on his face.
"I dunno... Something more... specific for you."
"Like what?" Gajeel felt insulted.
"Something that is not this." Levy had no idea to explain what she thought his place would be like. "Don't get me wrong, it looks great! You impressed me." Gajeel snickered a HMPH and headed for the door. "My bad for imagining something else. I didn't mean to..."
"Let's go already!" Gajeel stomped grumpily, holding the door for the short girl. Lily almost burst into laughter, but suppressed it and activated his Aera, giving the two some space to be alone. They walked in silence all the way to the train station and waited for the night train to Baishan, where they were supposed to meet the employer.
"I got the tickets, we have a couple of hours to kill, so we might as well go get something to eat." Lily came flying, holding three rectangular pieces of paper.
"Uhm... Lily... why did you get us a sleeping cart?" Levy asked after receiving her ticket and inspecting it.
"It's a 10 hour ride to Baishan and we'll need rest." Gajeel didn't say a word, but he was clearly surprised by the cat's choice.
"I'm starving, let get something to eat." Gajeel grabbed Levy's backpack and placed it on his shoulder, next to his own, letting the bluenette stare after him before hurrying to his side.
After they chose a restaurant to have some dinner, they were lead by a stiff waiter to a more private table. The three exchanged ideas and battle strategies, enjoying each other's company. Gajeel felt himself at ease, thanking Mirajane internally for giving him a chance to be alone with Levy. And for almost two weeks, too. He decided he would make the best of the time with her. Once they finished eating, Gajeel asked for the check, paying quickly for the three before Levy could have a chance to take her wallet out and pay her share. He placed a hand over hers to stop Levy.
"My treat." Gajeel winked at the short girl, making her face explode.
"O... Okay... Thanks..." Levy grabbed her stuff and followed the Dragon out the door, heading for the train station.
Half an hour later and they were making themselves comfortable inside the sleeping cart. Levy changed quickly into something more comfortable, took her shoes off, grabbed a book and plopped herself on the bed with her legs crossed. Gajeel looked at her intently for a while, took off his shirt and pants and tried to get some sleep, feeling queasy. At one point, the bluenette tore her eyes from the book, feeling a strange aura coming from Gajeel. She got up and went to his bed, kneeling next him to check on the Dragon.
"Hey, are you OK?" Levy dared to rub his back, feeling the cold sweat covering his body. Gajeel didn't answer, but he was wide awake. "Gajeel..."
"…'M fucking perfect..." He grunted, the movement of the train making his sick.
"Can I get you something?"
"How about a new stomach? Cuz mine is about to burst..." Gajeel groaned and squeezed his eyes shut, trying to make the motion sickness go away. Levy got up quickly, rummaged through her pack and returned to the Dragon Slayer a moment later, making herself comfortable behind him. Gajeel didn't bother thinking about what she was up to, until her voice made him snap his eyes open. Levy started reading out loud from a thick book.
"What are you doin', shrimp?" Gajeel turned slightly to look at her.
"I'm reading. It makes me feel better when I feel sick. I thought maybe... it would make you feel better as well... You know... Ger your mind off the movement and get you focused on something else." Gajeel stared at her for a long moment. "Do you want me to leave you alone?" Levy asked with a hint of sadness, but Gajeel merely smiled.
"No... Stay..." He turned over and closed his eyes, listening to Levy's adventure story. At one point, Gajeel turned on his right side to look at the bluenette, falling asleep a couple of minutes later. Levy didn't even notice Gajeel was fast asleep until he started snoring lightly. She looked curious at him, making sure she heard right, smiled warmly and tucked the blanket over him. Just as she was about to get off Gajeel's bed and get some shut eye as well, a hand shot out, grabbed her by the waist and pulled her close. Levy's face exploded and was about to struggle her way out, but Gajeel's light snores stopped her.
"Mm... Lily... stop movin'... wanna sleep..." Gajeel nuzzled his nose behind Levy's ear, inhaling deeply. Oh... boy... Lily... Help! Levy whispered, trying to attract the cat's attention, but with no luck. She gave up, after she tried to get his heavy arm off her, and fell asleep.
A couple of hours later, Lily shook the bluenette awake. She opened her eyes groggily and smiled weakly before trying to stretch her sore back. She noticed quickly the heavy arm of a certain Dragon Slayer over her waist and her cheeks flamed again when the memory of last night's events came back.
"I see you two had fun while I was sleeping." The Exceed joked, seeing Levy flustered.
"He took me for his little black fluff... I tried to get his arm off, but it weighs a freakin' ton! Help?" Levy looked hopeful at the small cat, waiting expectantly. Lily grinned wickedly, watching a pouting Levy intently.
"Wait till Mira-san hears about this."
"You wouldn't..." The bluenette gasped and froze once she felt Gajeel stir. He stretched and pulled her closer, squeezing the air out of her, making Levy whimper. It was his turn to freeze, opening his eyes and yelping.
"The fuck? The hell are you doin' in my bed?" Gajeel felt his cheeks warm.
"Apparently you cheated on me last night. You mistook Levy for me. I know she's small, but really..." Pantherlily giggled, taking advantage of the situation.
"Hey!" Levy puffed indignantly at his snide comment.
"I didn't cheat on you!" Gajeel said at the same time with the short girl. "What's that even supposed to mean?" The Dragon Slayer folded his legs, glaring intently at his Exceed. "Did I... you know... do anything...?" Gajeel avoided Levy's eyes, looking anywhere but her way.
"...No... You just said Lily, stop moving, I wanna sleep. And you nearly squeezed my lungs out when you cuddled me." Gajeel snapped his eyes to her, staring outraged at her.
"I DON'T cuddle!"
"Oho... The mighty iron Dragon Slayer totally cuddles!" Levy puffed a laughter, getting off Gajeel's bed to get ready.
"Do NOT!" Gajeel grabbed his pants angrily, yanking them off in a swift move.
"Actually..."
"SHUT UP!" Gajeel cut Lily before he could say another word, the Exceed clearly having the time of his life teasing the two.
"You guys should get ready, we'll be in Baishan in about 10 minutes. And, by the love of magic, stop arguing like two married people. We need to make a good impression." Lily flew off the bed, laughing as he dodged a pillow.
"We're not...!" Levy tried to argue, not realizing she was a hot shade of red.
"Yeah, yeah..." Lily closed the door to the cart, letting them get ready. The silence that fell over the two mages was heavy, both of them blushing terribly. Gajeel was starting to feel the train moving, his stomach responding in a negative way. He plopped on the bed after he got dressed and placed his pack next to the wall, concentrating very hard not to hurl. Levy kept silent, glancing from time to time to the Dragon Slayer.
"We should be there any moment, hang in there." The bluenette grabbed both backpacks and placed them outside the cart, hovering over Gajeel. In moments, the train whistled its way to the station and they were finally in Baishan.
"Finally... I thought I wasn't gonna make it..." Gajeel threw himself on a bench, trying to get himself together. Levy merely swished her pen, materializing some Solid Script iron, handing it to an amazed Dragon.
"Thanks..." Gajeel accepted it gratefully, savoring it. A couple of minutes later and they were off to their employer's place, where they were given extra details about the mission they were about to start. Their main objective was to retrieve safely an ancient Lost Magic tome that was stolen by the dark guild Aeron. Gajeel would get to bust some heads, for Human Subordination Lost Magic was very dangerous in the wrong hands. And they had a feeling the bad guys wouldn't just hand such power over. So off they went to find a hotel for the night and some info on the dark guild.
TBC
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