Quest of the Riddler
1st time writing a story so I apologise if I'm not good at writing ideas into to words. I do not own Fairy Tail. Story is set a couple of years after Fairy Tail got back together. Does not follow cannon story line
Lucy's POV
Lucy was standing before the Quest Board trying to find a job. 'Something that wouldn't result in chaos or a fight thought Lucy. She had enough of those, going on a mission with team Natsu always resulted in having to pay for damages, not to mention the bruises that she often received or her clothes that would get completely ruined and than she had to spent more jewels replacing them.' Lucy sighed she was getting frustrated just thinking about it.
She had missed everyone when the guild had disbanded. Especially Natsu and Erza. But now that Fairy tail was together again and her team was back, something just didn't feel right. They had left her alone for two years. At first it had been difficult, to suddenly find herself alone again. For weeks she was depressed, she wouldn't leave her apartment, she didn't know what to do. But she had coped, with the help of her celestial spirits she managed to lift herself out of the doom and gloom. Capricorn and Leo had made a training regime for her, to get her stronger and to increase her magical origin. She had finished writing her story and managed to get it published, under a pen name of course. Maybe it was her, maybe she didn't fit in anymore?
Freed's POV
The thunder legion was sitting on the 1st floor of the guild. Freed put down the book he was reading titled Rune Upgrades. He looked towards the rest of the guild.
Reedus was at his usual place painting a picture of other guild members. Gildarts and Cana were sitting at the bar enjoying a drink. Erza was sitting at her table eating her cake, Juvia was staring at Gray with hearts in her eyes while Natsu and Gray were arguing again. 'looks like another brawl is about to start' thought Freed, 'How do those two manage to work together to form a team is a real surprise'
"Laxus let's go on a job, I'm bored" whined Bickslow. His totem babies flew around Laxus chanting "bored, bored"
"Quit it" growled Laxus "you know I can't leave until gramps returns from his meeting."
"We haven't gone on a job for weeks now" sighed Bickslow. He spotted Gildarts get up and leave the guild. He leapt up from his seat, "There's Cana, I'm goner get a drink, I'll catch you guys later" and he strolled off in the direction of the bar.
"Why don't you check the Quest board Freed, maybe you'll find a job you 3 can take. And while your there I think Lucy may need some help. She's been staring at the board for the last 20 minutes" said Laxus
I could feel my face turning red as I realised Laxus must have caught me watching her.
"Are you sure Laxus?"
"About you going for a job or you finally getting the courage to talk her" answered Laxus
I was shocked Laxus had never mentioned her before. We never talked about my feelings for the celestial mage, I hadn't realised my feelings were on display for everyone to see. I would need to be more guarded, I would need to stop staring at her, which is easier said than done. Whenever she enters the guild my eyes are instantly drawn to her.
"She looks like she's going through a difficult time and could do with a friend" stated Laxus "Go talk to her. What have you got to lose?" he said as he stood up and walked towards Mira and planted a kiss on her lips.
They look so happy together, so in love. Gathering his courage Freed quickly walked up to the celestial mage and than his mind went blank. He hadn't thought about what he wanted to say to her, or how to start a conversation with her. She was standing right next to him, he could smell her, Strawberries and Vanilla, it was intoxicating, he closed his eyes and took a deep breath. His inner demon purred.
He opened his eyes to find Lucy staring at him, with an expression of concern on her face. She shook her head and walked passed him towards Natsu and the other members of her team.
Freed was confused and shocked at what just happened. He looked towards the bar and saw Laxus looking his way and shaking with laughter. Marijane gave him a small understanding smile.
Freed released the breath he hadn't realised he was holding. He had failed. He completely and utterly felt like a fool. He had failed to initiate a conversation with Lucy and than blanked her when she was talking to him.
Feeling disappointed Freed hung his head and walked towards the guild doors and headed for home.