We all know that Gajeel's days in Phantom Lord were a bit hectic. You know like destroying Fairy Tail, hurting Lucy, and crucifying Levy. But that same Gajeel is in the past, the Iron Dragon slayer currently in Fairy Tail has opened up a little and even sings!
Levy was that small little bookworm always reading and can translate anything you give her. She had her own little safe life with Jet and Droy until Gajeel attacked. She knew her life was going to change after meeting him. For the better or for the worst? At that moment it seemed like for the worse.
When Gajeel was accepted into Fairy Tail no one really thought about how Levy would feel. Jet and Droy were ALWAYS with her except for at Fairy Hills because of Erza's strict "No Boys" rule. When the day came where Gajeel would be regularly around the guild Levy would go sit at the farthest table with Jet and Droy reading Lucy's novel. When he would move she would peek at him to make sure he wouldn't come near her.
Gajeel did not like the atmosphere when he first entered. Natsu, Gray, Elfman, and the rest of the guild almost attacked him until Master Makarov told them to stop. When Gajeel would look around he saw Team Shadow Gear. The little bluenette with her body guards. He remembered the scared look on her face when he entered… the same one she gave when he was attacking her. Little did she know he had started to develop feelings for her. He didn't even realize it until Mira came over and told him to stop staring before she would look over and catch him. He gave a sarcastic answer brushing off her warning. He resumed his stare down but then Levy looked over. Their eyes met and she quickly got up and ran out of the guild, with Jet and Droy right behind her. "I told you so" Mira sang to him "Tch… whatever" was what he replied before he got up and left.
When Laxus decided to rebel against Fairy Tail Gajeel thought statue Levy was cute. He could just pick her up and take her to his place and have a statue of his love. When the different runes were placed so dragonslayers and old people couldn't leave the building all hell broke loose. Natsu and Gajeel wanted to get out and fight so bad. When Erza got out and beat Evergreen all the girls were free. Makarov had Levy rewrite the runes so they could get out. Gajeel was amazed at how she could zip through books and read ancient text. Gajeel only knew how to read the basic stuff since Metallicana was dragon. As she worked she was speaking 'gibberish' but to her it made sense. In about 20-30 minutes she had re written the code and got the dragonslayers out. Then when Levy saw the lightning bolt come at her she knew she was done for it. She saw a flash of black and Gajeel was standing there with his arm an iron rod protecting her. After that moment she had forgave him.
Not much happened when they went to Edolas except Gajeel got an exceed! His name is Pantherlily but Lily for his nickname.
With the S-class test coming up and Levy was selected to compete Gajeel just had to come in and do her a favor and be her partner. Of course Jet and Droy were hysterical but they weren't very useful in this test. It was like a gift from the gods! Since they had brains and muscle they were sure to win it. When the pair chose the calm route Gajeel was very upset because he wanted to pound some people. Levy was very thankful for a calm route which means no fighting, or did it? Of course the dense idiot Gajeel is he didn't understand when Levy told him he needs to pay attention to her and not just fighting. He took it as a joke and just patted her head and told her when she bigger and stronger they can spar. Being short and weak was one of Levy's main insecurities. Yes, she was short and wasn't very busty like everyone else at the guild except for Wendy but Wendy was still a child. Levy was 17 going onto 18, she didn't want to be compared to a child. Because of her size being weak was something that goes along with it. She couldn't even write out long words because it would use a lot of her magic so she stuck to 4-5 letter words. After she yelled at him he just sat on the ground stunned, her words playing over in his head 'It's because I'm small. I'm weak. WHY WON"T YOU PAY ATTENTION TO ME!'. He could smell salt. Was she crying? He decided to get up and look for her since she could be in danger. That was when he heard the worst thing ever, her scream. He sprinted as fast as he could to the location. A Samurai and a Chicken-thing had Levy held down and almost cut her in two. Gajeel's fast thinking had him right there protecting her. The fight went on and they won. Gajeel told Levy to run and warn the others and that he would handle the last guy but she refused. He told her it would be okay. She sent him an 'Iron' with a heart for the 'O' and went running. After the trials they grew closer.
When there was a mission at a ball they all had to learn how to ball room dance. While Jet and Droy were arguing about who would dance with Levy, Gajeel swooped in and had his chance.
With the clock parts scattered around Fairy Tail was broken into groups. Levy, Jet, Droy, Lily, and Gajeel were a group. Lily, Levy, jet, and Droy came across Gajeel meditating under a waterfall with lightning striking the water. When they all re-grouped and set out to find the missing part Levy was behind him always. When they were climbing up the mountain she wished he would help just a little. When they fell underground Gajeel was stubborn of course. Levy didn't even have time to read the warning before he ripped off the clock head from the stand. They guardian was activated and Team shadow Gear sprang into action. With Droy's Plant magic holding down the creature, Levy's 'oil" spell helping keep it still Jet had used his speed to try to knock off the top. Sadly he was knocked off and fell into the oil. He tried again but slipped off and fell. Droy attempted but since he is obese he didn't get far. Levy was going to try but Gajeel butted in first. He ran, almost got hit but his fast reactions saved him from falling. The creature was after the clock head so he threw it at Levy and tried again. Using a secret dragon art he cut it right in half. While all this was happening Lily was fighting another exceed named Sammy. Sammy calculated that they would all die but was wrong.
The Grand Magic Games were next up. With Sabertooth at the top it was time for Fairy Tail to try and claim it back. When Levy was out there fighting Gajeel couldn't contain himself. He was about to jump in the arena and kill anyone who would dare touch his girlfriend. Yes, girlfriend. It was in secret but somewhere between the Clock key and Grand Magic Games he had asked her out. He was scared to be rejected but when she said yes it was the best thing ever. On Levy's side of the equation she thought he didn't like her because she only pictured him with a tall busty chick that had piercings too. She was overly excited when he asked her. Anyways back the games, sadly Fairy Tail did not win but the dragon slayer was very happy with his girlfriend's performance. She held her own against some pretty strong opponents. Levy was really excited when she got to see Gajeel fight. He loved to fight and he was pretty damn good at! She was a little on edge when he would get hit but she had faith he would go far and he did. He got seventh in the chariot race which was very good!
Their relationship blossomed and then they moved in together. But how did they pick a house that was good for a brute like Gajeel and a sweetheart like Levy?