Okay, so, hum, hi!
So this is my first story ever, so don't be afraid to be harsh on me! It's the only way to improve after all. English isn't my first language so sorry for the spelling mistakes. Oh and before I forgot, Yes, Levy will have long blue hair from the beginning to the end of the story, because I love her hair, but I really hate that they are so short. I myself have relatively short hair and I dream having long long hair. Also, my story will not only contain Romance, Hurt/Comfort, but also Drama and mystery
Hope you'll enjoy!
The kingdom of Fairy Tail, on the land of Fiore, is peaceful and glorious. The weather is kind, the harvest is good and a lot of rivers are crossing the land. The villagers are living a good life and are happy. Well most of them, but we'll talk about that later…
For now, let's go to the castle. The castle was gorgeous and very big. The walls were made of white stones and three tall towers were standing in the middle, pointing the sky like arrows. The big door and most of the windows were made of crystal, and when the sun was up in the sky, the light passing through those was colorful. Homey and comfy, the castle seemed to have been pull out of a Fairy Tale.
In his office situate in one of the towers, the king Makarov was in a deep conversation with his grandson and prince of the kingdom Laxus Dreyar about royal responsibilities, rules and manners, things that Laxus couldn't care less. He was, indeed, the heir of the throne since the betrayal of his father, but he wasn't of royal policy. He prefer to fight, hanging in bars and fool around with some friends. He wanted to be the boss, but couldn't bare all the responsibilities.
Noticing the bored face of his grandson, the elder decide to cut short his lecture. Glad it was finally ending, Laxus got out of the room quickly, afraid that his grand-father would change his mind. But Makarov barely notice his exit. His mind was too worried at the tough of not having any descendant. Maybe he should find someone else, like a prince from another kingdom? Or someone from Fairy Tail he really trust?
Tired of all this stress, (it wasn't his age anymore!) he decide to take a ride in carriage around the capital, which is Magnolia, to calm his nerve and change his mind.
He warned his first minister and best friend, Yajima, that he will be out in town for a while. He also ask Mira and three guards. Miras squealed in excitement since she rarely go out of the castle because of her illness, but not without glaring at her king who sent her dirty looks (old pervert)… The guard captain, Jellal Fernandez, accept with his normal seriousness, his vice-captain Natsu Dragneel had his ever-longing goofy smile and said something about ''All fired up'' and his lieutenant Gajeel Redfox, one of Jellal's best swordsman, answer with a gruff, seeming annoyed like he always is.
After a couple of preparation, some arguing and a fight between Dragneel and Redfox about '' Who's-the-best-swordsman-in-the-army'' the small group finally left the castle in a normal wooden carriage, to not draw unwanted attention. Gajeel and Natsu insisted to walk behind the carriage, on the excuse someone could attack them from behind. But the kingdom being in a peaceful era for almost 10 years only prove they were afraid to climb on the moving vehicle because of their extreme motion sickness.
His Majesty Makarov was sitting on the front talking with Max the conductor, while Mira was sitting in the back along with Jellal, explaining him how to get a girl, not noticing the blush on his cheek, proving his discomfort toward the subject.
The carriage was slowly rolling on the stone made road. The people barely notice the breath-taking landscape; Sakura trees were standing on each side of the road, with their pink leaves sparkling slightly under the sunlight. Some birds were singing and flew over their head (earning an annoyed growl from the iron dragonslayer) before flying up to the sky. Some rabbits showed themselves on the side of the road before quickly run away, scared by the four mighty white horses pulling the carriage.
Coming closer to the town, some merchant walking on the path smiled and waved at the chatting group, quickly answered by some smiles and a growl from you-know-who.
After half an hour, they finally arrive at the front gate of Magnolia, capital of Fairy Tail. When they enter the city, it was quiet and peaceful. Too quiet. Both sniffing the air, Natsu and Gajeel could smell a small amount of blood. Stiffing, the soldiers kept a hand on the guard of their sword, ready to unsheathe it if necessary. The captain, Jellal, seemed calm, but you could see his hand slowly reaching his back pocket where his dagger patiently wait. Everyone stopped talking and Makarov scanned the road with his sharp eyes, there were barely any people walking on the streets. The only one were in their shops and some children running across them, laughing and smiling.
Almost everything was silent until they reach the center of the town. There, a crowd of men, women and some older children was gathered around something. They were yelling insults and throwing rocks, sticks and garbage. We could hear small screams of pain and sobs of fear.
-ENOUGH! Scream Makarov, very angry.
The crowd went immediately quiet and look around for the holder of the voice. They were shock to see a little old man with a crown sitting on his head, standing on the roof of a carriage, looking furious. Some gasp and small whispers were heard across the crowd "Oh my god, it's the king!" or "What the king is doing here?" and "Look at him, he look like he's going to rip someone head off…".
As he started to talk again, everyone bent down on one knee, still hiding the object of their hatred.
-What's happening here? I want some explication NOW!
-Well, it was a calm and beautiful morning, started a man with more confidence, until those trashes trying to steal some fruits from my shop. I caught them while they tried to run away, and I dragged them by the hair to the town's center where we start giving their sentence.
-Get out of my sight you brat! Judging someone is a right reserve to me, not you! Now let me see "them"! RIGHT NOW!
Every townspeople move aside, surprised by the sudden outburst of their king.
Everyone in the group gasp in horror at the horrible view.
Before them was three very young girls, probably between 8 and 10 years old. Their clothes were dirty and rip everywhere. A large brown hood was hiding their hairs and eyes.
They seemed to be terrified as the king approach them. They were sitting on the ground holding each other protectively, especially the smaller one between the two others. They were shaking and whimpering, and we could see tears rolling on their cheeks. The one who seemed the older stood up in front of Makarov who was a little smaller and she scream:
-I won't let you touch them! We are sorry we tried to steal someone but we were too hungry and we didn't have any money t pay! If you want to punish someone, punish me, it was my idea, not theirs! She said with a feminine but powerful voice, standing protectively between him and her friends.
-Erza! No! Please stop! You can't do anything! Scream a high-pitched voice, as her owner run beside her friend as fast as her bleeding leg allow her, abandoning the third one still on the ground, not moving an inch.
-Lucy, I won't let them hurt you! She reply.
Makarov cleared his throat loudly to gain the two young girls attention. They both turned to him with fear in the eyes. Pity shot his heart as he look at the girls. They probably had a rough life up to this point.
-Worry not youngsters, I won't hurt you. I just want you to understand that stealing isn't right. Don't be so frightened. May I please see your face?
The first one to obey was the one with bleeding legs. She removed her hood as she look in the king's eyes. Her eyes were chocolate brown, sparkling under the sun. Her golden hair were put in two low ponytails. The one standing behind her slowly removed her hood to reveal long scarlet hair held in a single high ponytail. She had a piece of fabric on her left eye. She looks a little older than the blonde one. Finally, Makarov look behind them to see the tiniest one still sitting on the ground. She had her knee close to her chest and was shaking in fear. She seemed so weak and vulnerable in that state… The blonde one went to her while the red one was still fiercely glaring at Makarov. She put her hands on the shoulder of the little one and whispered sweet things in her ear. Finally, she reluctantly pull her hood down.
Loud gasp could be hear.
She was incredibly beautiful. Her long sky blue hair reach the ground like a waterfall. Her skin was pale like porcelain. Her eyes were bright brown. But there were a few things that tainted her beauty: Her eyes were glued to the ground, dull and lifeless. Her lips weren't smiling and she seemed scare and lost. Also, a long scar was crossing her right cheek from the side of her eye to her cheekbone, close to the side of her mouth.
-Well, I think we forgot to present ourselves, said the blonde one. My name is Lucy Celestia. The one with the scary glare is Erza Scarlet and the shy blue haired girl is Levy Mcgarden.
Before she could continue, two strong arms took her by the waist and threw her in the air.
-Wow! She's so light and cute! Just like Happy! Can I keep her Gramps? Please? I want to keep her!
-Natsu! She is wound! Release her immediately!
-Okay, okay, sorry Luigi, he said with a goofy grin while releasing her on the ground.
-BAKA! That hurt! And my name isn't Luigi, its Lucy!
While Lucy was harmlessly kicking Natsu (who was making fun of her), Jellal carefully approach the red-hair one. Seeing him coming, she immediately placed herself in a fighting stance and glare at him. Jellal couldn't help being impress by her almost perfect position, her fierce and protectiveness. He knew the second he look at her, she was gift. Kneeling in front of her, he said:
-Say, young girl, would you like to be my apprentice? I can see that you are naturally good, not like those doofus – Natsu and Gajeel cried, offended even if Jellal didn't said their names- So I'm sure you're fit for the job.
Took by surprise, Erza looked at him surprised and blushed a deep shade of red, just like her hair and mumbled a ''Thank you'' looking at the ground.
While Erza and Jellal were talking about sword and fighting strategies, Levy, still on the ground, was looking at her two friends with unhidden curiosity, until Mirajane walk to her.
At the beginning, Levy didn't see her, until the white hair maiden crouched in front of her and place a hand on her shoulder. Immediately, the child froze in fear and turn her head to see the young woman. Suddenly, a bloody scream of pure terror escape her mouth and she back off from Mira, who was standing there astonish by her unexpected outburst, until her back hit a wall nearby. Then, she curled into a ball, and stayed there shivering.
-LEVY! Screamed Erza and Lucy at the same time.
Both girls ran to their friend, passing by the frozen royal members. Now in front of the scared girl, Lucy embrace her with her arm, while Erza was murmuring sweet things in a caring tone in her ear.
Everyone was too stunned to move. They didn't understand why would a child be afraid of the sweet Mirajane? (Well, she is sweet with children, but beside that…)
Tired of the heavy silence, Makarov slowly walk to the tree little girls, passing by the still crouched Mira. Arriving upon the little group, the small king place his hand on the shivering blue head, causing her to stop her trembling by the fatherly gesture. She slowly lift her head to meet the eyes of the old man, who couldn't help to think she had really beautiful hazel eyes. They were big and shimmering under the sunlight, giving her angelic features.
-Young girls, I don't know why you're acting this way and what happened in your past, but now everything will change. I, Makarov Dreyar, King of Fairy Tail, will give you a new home and a new family. So now brats, get up and get in the car! He finished with a toothy grin.
So, I hope you liked it, and I'm already starting the second chapter. If you have any comments, feedbacks, ideas, spelling mistakes, or anything else, please don't be afraid to review! I don't bite! Oh and by the way, it's normal that everyone thinks Levy is really pretty, 'cause she's my favorite and it will be a Gajevy story.
Hope to see ya next time!