[A/N] Hi! How are you?
I'm the new author of this adopted fanfic.
To be honest, I'm more of a reader than a writer—that explains why my profile is really empty (and the fact that I spend my time here as a Guest)
I don't consider myself a great writer, but I will try to establish the ideal writing style as the original author for this story, so hopefully I meet your expectations! =]
Credit goes to original author Jae-Hwa for Chapters 1-13.
Disclaimer : I do not own D. Gray- Man or Fairy Tail.
DGM : takes place after Invasion of the Black Order arc (Allen did not leave the B.O yet).
Fairy Tail : During the Grand Magic Games arc.
Chapter One
"A-Are you serious?" Lavi asked the Chief Officer, Komui Lee.
"You're asking us... to travel to this place called Magnolia Town in another place called Fiore just to get this antidote?" Allen Walker added weakly, glancing down at his instructions and possibly wondering what the heck was wrong with Komui.
"Correct!" Komui beamed at the pair of them. "The Science Department isn't feeling too well, you see, so a friend of mine in Magnolia Town conjured up an antidote to help them!"
"But, surely sir" — Allen tried to keep the politeness in his tone — "surely your acquaintance could deliver them here instead?"
"Oh no," Komui waved an airy hand, "I couldn't possibly waste his time!"
Yet you're wasting ours, Lavi thought waspishly.
Looking at the not-so-happy expressions on the boys' faces, Komui quickly added, "Now, now, I'm not going to make you walk there! Allen-kun, you can still summon the Ark, yes?"
"Oh! Yes," Allen replied.
"Well, you have my permission to enter the Ark and journey to Fiore from there. It's much easier, anyway." The Chief laughed as Allen and Lavi sighed in relief.
"I can't believe we're doin' this," Lavi said, as the pair stepped into the Ark.
"Can't be helped. Johnny and Reever and the science team are ill. Besides, Chief's orders," said Allen, though he also sounded glum.
"So, which door leads us to this Magnolia Town?" Lavi glanced around at the many entrances as they walked through the Mediterranean-styled city.
"Komui-san specifically said Gate number 777." Allen peered at Komui's hand-written instructions. "Yep. 777."
"777, huh? Oh! Over here, 'sprout!"
"My name's Allen! And you're taking this too lightly, Lavi!" Allen told the taller boy as they gathered around Gate 777.
Lavi's laugh echoed around the Ark.
"All we hafta do is get this antidote, yeah? Piece of cake."
"Yes, but we're not going on a picnic. And don't bother me for a second, I need to open the gate," Allen said rather crossly, as he hummed the lyrics of the song and the gate opened, revealing bright light.
Allen stepped in through the gate and vanished. Lavi, following his lead, was burned when he tried to enter.
"Whoops! Forgot to trace my numberical code... damn Komui..."
And so the two exorcists stepped in the gate and vanished, reappearing on the other side.
Lavi's jaw dropped. Allen's stomach went empty.
"T-This is Magnoila Town?!" Lavi exclaimed, looking around in awe.
It was a beautiful western-styled city, that extended over a large, rectangular surface to the shores of a large lake. The town was spilt horizontally and vertically in series of large roads. The atmosphere felt cheery and bright as the inhabitants walked around town, laughing and talking and going on with their daily lives. No one seemed to notice two funny-looking pair of exorcists gaping around like they just came from another world.
"This is awesome," Lavi said softly, watching the townspeople. "It's so different from ours. Right, Allen?" He turned around to find the white-haired exorcist missing. "Huh? Allen?"
"... these buns are just freshly made and only 400 jewels, sir!"
"Jewels? I only have guineas..."
Lavi's jaw dropped when he saw Allen purchasing food at one of the food stalls. He went up and snatched Allen's arm, leaving the cashier looking frankly bewildered.
"Ah — my buns!"
"How did you freakin' disappear in three seconds?! Anyway, you said we weren't here for a picnic!" Lavi reminded him, "Get your act together!"
They stopped in the town's square and Allen yanked his arm free from the red-haired boy.
"I got it, I got it, I was just hungry," Allen said sheepishly.
"This town seems pretty different somehow," said Lavi, observing the town.
"I agree. It doesn't have that akuma feeling. My eye's not reacting at all." The white-haired exorcist glanced around as many passersby passed, laughing and talking.
"Well, it's not like we're here to hunt for demons. I'd say we'd better find 'ol Komui's friend and get the antidote. It's what we're here for, anyway," Lavi said matter-of-factly.
"Right... shall we start looking around in those potion shops?"
"Let's g —"
"GET OUT OF THE WAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYY!"
"What the —?!"
A pink blur came hurdling their way, and both exorcists were nearly thrown off their feet as the pink blur passed them, making dust go in their eyes.
"What the hell was that?!" Lavi asked, rubbing his emerald eye as the townspeople muttered about what they just witnessed.
"... gotta be that Natsu."
"... such a troublesome guild. They should really exercise their magic more carefully, those reckless mages."
"Guild? Mages?" Allen repeated in bewilderment, carefully rubbing his eyes to get the dust out. He glanced up at Lavi, who was frowning.
This is weird. There's the fact that no akuma has attacked us yet and that Allen's eye isn't reacting...and — Lavi glanced at the townspeople, who were still looking disapproving - they mention "magic" and "mages"... just what is this town? Could this possibly be a work of Innocence?
"Allen," Lavi's voice made the white-haired exorcist jump. It was unusually serious. "I think we need to do some investigating."
"What're you saying?" Allen asked, a little worried.
"Look over there."
Looking in the direction Lavi pointed, Allen saw a little boy. Perplexed, he watched for a few moments then gasped when the boy produced a blue flame out of nowhere with his tiny hands, laughing and showing it to his parents, who looked perfectly unconcerned.
"N-No way..." Allen gaped. "You think...?"
"Yeah." The pair started walking around, Allen looking bewildered and somewhat fascinated while Lavi was frowning every time they saw 'magic'.
"There's no doubt about it. Innocence is involved."