Everyone in the guild was in high spirits, drinking and brawling. And of course, Natsu and Grey were fighting as usual. That was until the guild master stepped in. "Everyone pay attention!"

Almost immediately, the entire guild was quiet, save for Natsu and Grey, who continued fighting. "Ha! Take that, frost breath!"

"Stupid furnace face!"

Makarov ignored them and continued. "I thought I should tell you all. In roughly an hour's time, Fairy Tail will have a new member."

That got Natsu's attention. "A new member?!" That gave Grey the chance to punch him in the face and Natsu went flying across the guild hall and crashed into a nearby table.

"Yes, that's right. A young but powerful wizard that goes by Nelly Zera."

Natsu stood up from the floor and cracked his knuckles. "This guy sounds like a strong wizard."

"Nelly is formerly a member of the Lion Heart Guild. And there's something else you should know-"

"I'M GONNA FIND THIS NELLY AND FIGHT HER! C'MON HAPPY!"

"AYE, SIR!" And with that, Natsu and Happy sprinted out the door.

"Hold on, you too!" Makarov sighed. "He'll figure it out. Grey and Lucy. You two should go make sure Natsu doesn't roast our new member."

"Sure thing!"

"I can't wait!"

ooOoo

I had no luck with the map I had of the city. I've been walking around town for hours. The town of Magnolia was a lot bigger than I thought. I groaned. "Why am I always getting lost..."

That was when someone ran into me. I hit the ground with a thud. "Oww!"

The person stopped chuckled, helping me up. "Sorry about that. I'm in a really big hurry."

"No, it's fine. I was the one who was lost."

The pink haired guy blinked. "You're lost? Where are you trying to go?"

"I'm looking for a magic guild in the area. It's called Fairy Tail."

The guy froze then grinned. "So are you the Nelly we heard was joining today?"

"That's me. What's up?"

Without warning, he got into my face. "Let's fight! Just you and me!"

I backed up and gave him a weird look. "Why do you want to fight?"

Without warning, a flaming fist hit my stomach. I went flying into a nearby wall. I stood up. "Hey! I wasn't ready! And I don't even want to fight!"

The guy wasn't listening. He ran at me, fists ablaze. I quickly braced myself when he punched me again. I groaned when I stood up. The guy seemed to suddenly lose interest when he realized I wasn't going to fight back.

"I'm already bored. Can we not fight anymore?"

I got a little ticked. "You're the one who attacked me out of the blue!"

"Yeah, but you're so weak!"

I punched him in the face, chip visible. "Shut up!"

That was when the guy noticed that my shoes disappeared. "Hey. Where did your shoes go?"

I blank-faced. "I took them off..."

"Why?"

"I just don't like wearing shoes, okay!?"

"Yeesh, sensitive topic." Then he held out his hand. "My name is-"

"NATSU!"

I spotted two people running towards us. One was a blonde girl and the other was a dark haired guy wearing little to no clothes. I turned to Natsu. "They seem to know you. Are you guys friends?"

He nodded. "That's Gray, Lucy, and Happy."

"Happy?" I looked around and spotted a blue, flying cat. He waved. "Hi!"

Natsu rubbed the back of his head. "Sorry for attacking you back there..."

Oh, NOW the pyro feels guilty for beating me up!?

I shrugged. "It's fine. It's the first time I've been challenged outright like that."

The four friends looked at me, surprised. "Really?"

I laughed a little. "Yeah... Why do you look so surprised?"

"Gramps said you were a young but powerful wizard! Why aren't you always being challenged all the time?!"

I blinked. "Me? Powerful?"

Grey stepped forward. "Makarov said you were powerful."

Lucy nodded in agreement before glaring at Natsu. "He also said give her a warming welcome, Natsu."

Natsu held up a flaming fist. "And that's just what I did!"

I laughed. "That's true."

Eventually, my new friends and I made it to the guild hall. When we walked inside, there was already a huge brawl taking place. I stood there with Lucy, stunned. We were both shocked while Natsu, Happy, and Grey walked right in as though nothing was happening. (Well, Happy flew in, obviously.) Or at least, until a chair hit Natsu right in the face.

He got mad very quickly. "Hey! Who threw that?!" Fists aflame, Natsu jumped right into the fight and Grey soon followed. Shocked, Lucy and I watched the brawl continue. Eventually, I spotted Master Makarov turn into a giant and stop the fight quickly. "YOU ARE ALL ACTING LIKE CHILDREN!"

My mouth had already hit the floor with amazement. After everyone calmed down, Makarov changed back to his normal size and cleared his throat.

"Everyone," he pointed to me, "Please welcome our newest member, Nelly Zera."

I started blushing like a tomato when most of the guild started clapping. I was amazed at how enthusiastic these people are about getting a new member. Even if it is just me... I can't control my magic all that well... Maybe that's why Fairy Tail is so popular. I smiled. I think I'm going to love it here.

To Be Continued...