This story you are about to embark on isn't like all those other fairy tales. Sure it has the cute romance and its magic elements but this story is different. This story follows the friendship and love of a cursed man and a medieval time scholar girl. And it all starts in a village, nestled in a valley.

Levy McGarden was sitting in her house, her nose buried in her books, scrolls and research. The blue haired women was seen as a little odd to most in her village. Firstly, most scholars were men, not women so that set her apart right off the bat. Levy was also single, which was almost unheard of with someone her age unless they were widowed. Most people at the age of 20 had a husband and a child or two. However, the petite women has a rather…childish figure. Small breasts and bottom and an even smaller height unlike some of her good female friends.

Though Levy didn't like these facts about her, she didn't let it bother her overly. Why worry about a husband and children when she could immerse herself in the wonders of the worlds and the stories told from far off places? That's why she became a scholar. The golden brown eyed women just found literature fascinating and the stories they told. A good book to her was more treasurable than anything.

Suddenly, a knock on her door brought her back to reality. Lifting her head, she took off her reading glasses and smiled.

"Come in!" she called with a sweet voice, curious who was visiting her this time. The door opened slowly to reveal sunshine hair and big doe eyes. It was Levy's friend, Lucy Heartfilia, or as she was known now as Lucy Dragneel. The blonde women got married to her husband just a month ago.

"Oh Lucy, how are you?"

The busty girl smiled, "I'm well thanks Lev. How are you? Did I interrupt something?" she asked, noticing the towers of books and scrolls around her. A perfect brow raised as a teasing smirk formed on Lucy's face.

Levy shook her head and smiled. "No not at all," Lucy nodded and grabbed a nearby chair and pulled it so she could sit in front with her friend and talk.

"So what's up, Luce?"

"Well we are having trouble with the farm again," the blonde gave a sad sigh.

"Oh no,"

"We just aren't getting enough water or they keep getting destroyed. I swear it looked like a giant hand comes down and squashes the whole field," she gushed out, frowning as she spoke. Lucy and Natsu owned some of the land spreading around the village. It was how they made a living and when the crops failed, they couldn't exactly sell anything and help feed themselves.

"That's terrible. I'm so sorry Luce," the bluenette said, a hand reaching out to hold her friends, a sympathetic smile on her face. Her friend smiled back sadly and let out another long sigh.

"It's been driving Natsu and me insane. We can barely make a living and when we can't pay taxes, we risk losing the house," tears welded in the blonde's eyes as she gushed out her confession. Levy jumped up and hugged her friend tightly.

"Don't worry things will turn around right? They always do," Levy offered her best words of encouragement. "And even if you do get kicked out of your house, you can stay with me here until things turn around. I have enough room,"

Lucy let out a small giggle, "You sure? I thought you had your spare room dedicated to all your books,"

Levy blushed at the embarrassing truth. "True but I can easily move them. I'm sure my kitchen cupboards still have some wiggle room," the golden eyed girl giggled. Lucy laughed along with her, glad her mood was brightened, even if it was just slightly.

"Why don't we take a walk around the village? I could use the time to stretch my legs. A person can only sit so much right?" Levy suggested with a laugh, pulling her friend upright. Lucy nodded in agreement and together, the two set off. Their village was fairly small but it had a homey feel. Everyone knew everyone and they looked out for one another. The name of the village was called Fairy Tail and it housed people from all walks of life. As the two friends walked around, they couldn't help but smile.

Elfman played with his little daughter, Irene, while his wife Evergreen held their newest born son, Issac. A little ways away from that scene, husband and wife Cana and Bacchus sat together sharing a friendly drink. They loved their booze. Erza and Jellal, along with their two children, were tending to their garden happily. It was a pleasant sight to say the least.

"I love it here, I really do," Levy said with a joyful sigh. It was very peaceful and relaxing. There was no place she would rather be.

"I know it's wonderful isn't-AHH," suddenly her friend let out a yelp. She immediately spun to see what the trouble was only to laugh. Lucy's husband Natsu has snuck up behind her and teasingly poked her sides.

"Natsu Dragneel!" the busty women yelled, slapping his arm.

"Oh come on Lucy it was just some harmless fun," the pink haired male smiled sweetly, pulling his beautiful wife into his arms and kissed her sweetly. Lucy tried to fight it and not give in but she was no match for his addictive kisses. The couple kissed for a moment longer until Levy cleared her throat, a blush on her face. They blushed as well and broke apart.

"Sorry about that Levy," Natsu apologized with a sheepish chuckle. Lucy chuckled also, her face as red as her dress she wore. Levy waved it off.

"No harm done," she said and would have said more but the sound of blaring horns stopped her.

This caught everyone's attention as the turned to the sound. A group of knights riding horses were heading straight for them. The townspeople stood still as they waited for the news ahead. One knight rode into the town square, a paper in his he unravelled it, he looked around to the people as his voice rang out.

"The people of Fairy Tail, it has been brought to his Majesty's attention that you have been having troubles with your harvest and crops. After some research and consulting, he has found the answer to your problems," this seemed to brighten everyone's spirits. Their troubles would be over!

"The cause of your misfortune is due to the destructive powers of a dragon. Along with some trusted soldiers, his Majesty has also seen this dreaded beast. The only way to rid of this beast is to give it a sacrifice. Only the blood of a virgin woman shall tame its thirst for destruction," the knight said, his voice booming. "With the towns consent, this sacrifice will be performed by the hands of us knights if the townspeople is not willing to do so themselves," after the knight spoke his last word, the town broke out in an outrage.

"Why can't we send the army after it and kill it?"

"Why do we have to abandon one of our own?!"

"You are a liar! There must be another way!"

Words like this and many more were being shouted amongst the town as they had an emotional turmoil. The yelled abruptly came to a halt when the elder of the village stepped forth.

Makarov Dreyar looked at the knight with painful eyes. "Is there any other way?" he whispered weakly.

The knight shook his head. "If there was, we would have done it good sir. We don't want to lose millions of lives when it can be solved with only one. His Majesty has consulted with scholars alike and read old scriptures about the creatures. They have all spoken the same truths,"

Makarov nodded sadly as he turned to his town. "My good people, we are faced with a rather sad choice. We have been given a solution but it involves sacrificing one of our own, which I am very much against. However, if things stay on the current path, we may not have much let to call home. So I will leave you with the choice. We won't leave one of our own unless someone is brave enough and willing to volunteer. I will not betray this village and force someone to do this," he said as the village fell silent. They didn't want to see one of their own leave but they couldn't afford to lose any more crops.

Levy looked around with sad eyes. All she saw was families. Households that shouldn't have to be broken apart. She was alone. The bluenette had no real family holding her back. A sort of switch clicked in her then and she stepped forward.

"I'll do it," she said firmly, standing as tall and brave as the petite women could. There was a unison of gasps and Makarov looked at her with an aching heart.

"Are you sure my dear?" he asked cautiously.

Levy nodded with an understanding smile. "Yes. It's ok Gramps. I don't have any real family holding me back right? Besides, I wouldn't want to force one of my friend's children to be a sacrifice," she spoke softly and kissed his forehead lovingly. Lucy cried into her husband's chest as the thought of losing her best friend forever. Many others cried for her but she ignored it. She had two or else her brave facade would end.

The knight held out his hand to her and she took it. The fellow knights tied her up to a post and set her out in one of the burnt fields. The entire town watched in worry as they waited for the mythical creature to appear.

Levy felt her heart race as she stood there waiting. She had heard many stories about such creatures but never seen any in person. She would have been curious and most likely fascinated with the creature if she wasn't being given to it as its dinner.

Just then, there was a thunderous roar unlike anything she had ever heard, followed by the sound of flapping wings. The gushes of wind nearly knocked her trapped form over. The townspeople let out cries of surprise and scurried backwards. With an earth quaking thud, the dragon who was causing all the destruction landed right in front of her.

Levy craned her neck upwards and gasped. Blood red eyes looked down at her. They held a very intimidating aura. As she looked more, she noticed the silvery black body it possessed. This dragon was huge; bigger than any castle by far. It lowered its head to see her and Levy held her breath. The beast sniffed her and eyed her up and down. Sort of like it was studying her. It looked at her, to the village, and then back at her.

A knight stepped forward and frankly he looked like he was about to shit himself. "Oh great beast. This village offers you this virgin maiden as a sacrifice. Please take this gift and leave this village and its crops alone," he shouted the stood silent to see what the beast would do.

The dragon looked down at Levy again with its deep red eyes. Levy looked back with a look of pure terror. Would it eat her now? Or would it take her back to its home first questions like these and many more ran through the women's head. Suddenly, the dragon dipped its head down even further and bit the pole Levy was tied to. It raised its head and lifted her off the ground, holding her tied body carefully between its teeth.

Levy saw Lucy reach out for her with a tear filled face as Natsu held her back. Many of the villagers cried out to her but they all vanished within the instant the dragon spread its wings and took flight. That's when Levy let out the scream she had been holding in. She almost swore she wasn't screaming at all because the defining wind droned her out.

In that moment, Levy's life would never be the same. She was now captured by a mythical creature and didn't know how much of a future she had in store for herself.

Date Posted: March 11th, 2015. I hope you enjoy and tell me what you think! Forgive any spell errors.