Author's Note:

Hey everyone. I decided to write this even though I have a test going on. This will be my first fanfiction. This story is inspired by the fairytale about the princess, the knight, and the dragon, although it won't have the same plot in the slightest. Erza will obviously be the knight, Lucy the princess, and of course Natsu is the dragon. Enjoy.

Disclaimer: I don't own Fairy Tail, only this story

"I am so bored," Lucy moaned, slamming her head on the bar counter.

"Why don't you go on a job, then?" Mirajane suggested from behind the bar counter, cleaning a mug with a rag.

Lucy sighed, "Happy and Natsu aren't here yet. Gray is taking a nap over there. And Erza's still on that S-Class job she left on herself.

"That isn't true, Lucy," a deep but feminine voice said from behind her. Lucy spun around to see the source.

"Erza!"

Erza chuckled, "Yes, me. Good morning, Lucy."

Lucy blushed and coughed in embarrassment, "W-when did you get back?"

Erza sat on the seat next to Lucy, "I came back last night, but it was late so I directly went to Fairy Hills."

"How was the mission?" Mira asked as she set a plate of strawberry cake in front of Erza.

"It was nothing I couldn't handle," Erza answered dismissively.

Mira just smiled and left to serve other members.

Erza turned to Lucy, "Have you eaten yet?"

"Yeah. I had some eggs and salad earlier."

Erza nodded in approval, "That's good. You should keep your body healthy," and she started to eat the cake.

The guild doors were kicked open, and the guild's resident pink-haired dragon slayer and his blue Exceed walked in.

"Good morning everyone!" Natsu yelled.

"Aye!"

"Mornin'."

"Hey Natsu, Happy."

"Oi."

Natsu scanned the guild until it landed on his target. He speed-walked to Lucy and swung his arm around her shoulder, "Good morning, Lucy! You too, Erza."

"Good morning, Natsu," Erza greeted back.

"Oh, morning, Natsu," Lucy waved.

"Hey, Luce, let's go on a job!"

Lucy's eyes lit up, "Sure! You can go pick one."

Natsu grinned and headed to the request board. He looked up and down, then came back with a frown, "Aw, man, there's no good job. Nothin' that involves fighting. The highest reward is only 20,000 Jewels too."

Lucy sighed. Her rent was due soon. Sensing her mood, Erza thought of something.

"Do you want to go on an S-Class job with me, Lucy, Natsu?" Erza offered.

Lucy and Natsu's heads snapped to look at Erza in hope.

"You'd let us go on one, Erza?!" Natsu asked excitedly. He was already thinking about badass dark guys and giant monsters he was going to fight.

"Really? But, I thought you just came back from another," Lucy said worriedly, although she was already thinking about rent money.

"Yes. I think our teamwork is good enough, and we already improved a lot. We are ready to go on one. I'm fine, Lucy. That one wasn't that tough. Wait here, I'll pick one upstairs."

Natsu faced Lucy and grinned, "Isn't this great, Lucy?! Our first S-Class mission! Can you believe that?"

Lucy giggled at his excitement, "Yeah, but this isn't really our very first S-Class mission, Natsu. You do remember Galuna Island, don't you?"

"Oh! You mean the one with the old man that kept spoutin' the curse of the moon? But this is the first official one, though. The last time, we stole it."

"True enough."

"Hey, guys. What's up?" Gray yawned, walking up to them.

"Yo, stripper, Erza's gonna take us on an S-Class job," Natsu said.

"Really?! I want to come, too!" Gray exclaimed giddily, all hints of sleep leaving him. The normally cool and composed teen couldn't hold back his excitement.

"Of course, Gray. I won't approve of this mission if we don't come as the whole team," Erza said, striding down the stairs.

"What is the mission, Erza?" Lucy asked.

"Here," Erza handed her the mission paper and the three teens huddled together to look at it.

"The dark guild Shadow Tiger is terrorizing Shiroyume Town. Exterminate them urgently. Reward 5,000,000 Jewels... 5,000,000 Jewels?!" Lucy read aloud.

"Whoa, I'm in!" they yelled.

Erza crossed her arms, "Good. Prepare your belongings. We will leave tomorrow morning."

A/N: Sorry if I forgot to write Happy, I just don't know what he should do. Please R&R