Chapter 1: Fairy Tail
Five years had passed since Angelica Monroe had woken up in the small village of Reith, a village without any mages in it, but they had done the best for her and Lena her precious daughter. Lena her precious little miracle in the condition Angelica had been found it had shocked them when she found out two months later that she was three months pregnant. Her body had been battered and bruised, she had slept for two weeks, and yet somehow her daughter had survived all that as a fetus.
It had become clear to Angelica as Lena got older that maybe it wasn't so much a miracle and more the power her daughter could hold. She wasn't sure what type of magic Lena used, but her daughter had caused scorch marks on the ceiling from golden lights she shot from her hands, the shape always changing so they were never exactly sure what her daughter was doing. Soon it became obvious to Angelica that her daughter needed mages to help her train, and maybe joining a mages guild was what Angelica needed to regain her own memories. Angelica knew she had magic of her own, she had even seen a specialist healer a year after she woke up in Reith and been told her own magic seemed to have been locked away.
All Angelica had left of her old life other then Lena was a bunch of rusted keys. She was certain at one point the weird keys had been beautiful, but now they just seemed gray and weary. Angelica just believed they were good luck charms or to her old life, not instruments of magic which is why she never showed them to the specialist. Truthfully no one, but Lena, knew that her good luck charms existed. Whenever Angelica even thought of telling someone about them she felt immense fear and overwhelming dread, and always decided it was better to leave them a secret.
Sometimes she wished her daughter didn't look so much like her. Really Lena was almost a complete miniature of her mother the same blonde hair and facial structure, minus all the scars Angelica had. One such scar went right over her left eye down her cheek, and there was another really bad one on her right hand. Scars that probably could have healed if Angelica had been able to see a wizarding healer instead of healing the natural way, but to Angelica they just showed how she had survived such a terrible fate. She had others all over her back, but they tended to be hidden by her clothing, actually all of her scars but the one on her face she hide because she didn't like the pitying looks she would get.
The only clue to who Lena's father could be were her gray eyes that for some reason reminded Angelica of a storm whenever her daughter was sad, which fortunately wasn't often. Unfortunately Angelica never met anyone with eyes anywhere near the shade of grey Lena had, and for all Angelica knew her daughter could have inherited her eye color from her grandparents. It really wasn't much of a lead, and since Angelica hadn't wanted the town to pity her she never told them that she had no memories. Not even her daughter knew that her mother couldn't remember her past, and she just believed that her mother had lost touch with her father before she was born, but that if he had known about her he definitely would have wanted her.
Looking over her home from the last five years for the last time Angelica made sure she and Lena hadn't forgotten anything. She wanted a fresh start from the lost teenager she had been when she arrived in Reith, and she wasn't really planning on returning. Because of her daughter's immense magical talents Angelica had never really gotten close to anyone, and before that her reasoning to herself had been her lack of memories. Now however she was going to hopefully find out what happened to her, and what led to her waking up in Reith with no memories of the accident that caused all of her injuries.
Six hours later after a relatively easy train ride, Lena sleeping the whole way because of her motion sickness, Angelica had finally arrived at her destination. Magnolia home of Fiore's number one guild Fairy Tail which was known for housing powerhouses, hopefully one of them would be able to train her daughter. If not she would go to Sabertooth and the other top guilds until she could find someone capable of training her daughter before her daughter ended up hurting herself or someone else. Of course Angelica had heard of Fairy Tail's rowdiness, but it had somewhat calmed the last few years according to rumors, so she was hoping it wouldn't be too bad of a place to raise her daughter in.
"Mommy we here?" Lena asked yawning cutely her skin slowly fading back to her normal color losing the greenish tinge it had anytime Angelica had to bring her on a vehicle.
"Yep, welcome to Magnolia sweetheart," she told her daughter gently picking her up in her arms.
She was really glad that neither she nor her daughter were very materialistic, and was glad for her job at the diner that had allowed her to earn enough money to comfortably raise her daughter. Although unless if Fairy Tail had some sort of position she could do without magic Angelica would have to get a job in order to support the two of them. She only had enough money for a few months rent and food before it would get tough again.
Carefully grabbing their two suitcases and making sure her daughter was tightly holding onto her lion stuffed animal Angelica manoeuvred off of the train. Glad that it wasn't too busy, and that no one was pushing against her as she carried her daughter off of the train. For a brief moment as her feet connected to the ground Angelica felt a faint pulse from her hip pocket where she put her good luck charms, but she just put it off as her mind tricking her into believeing she was doing the right thing.
Looking around Angelica almost felt dizzy with how many people were waiting to get on the train, and she was glad that Lena had been too tired to get off the train on her own. With this large crowd it would have been insanely easy for her daughter to get lost, and she found herself clutching Lena closer as she tried to get out of the very bust train station. It was odd being in such a crowded place after getting used to the calm and quiet of Reith.
Once they were out of the train station Angelica decided it was best just to head right to Fairy Tail. That way she could see if anyone would even be capable of helping Lena before the two of them got to comfortable in the new city. Plus if they did stay she was certain someone would be able to recommend a place to stay for the night until she was able to find an affordable place for the two of them. Luckily she didn't have to ask anyone for directions however because the Fairy Tail guild seemed to tower over all of Magnolia, and Angelica could see it clearly from where she was despite how far of a walk it looked.
"How about we stop for a quick lunch first Lena, and then go to Fairy Tail?"
"Tha sond good mommy."
"Any requests sweetheart?"
"Rawberries and ries?"
"Sure thing," she said smiling at the way her four year old daughter was asking for a strawberry milkshake and fries, although she would have to get her daughter some salad to go along with that.
Hopefully wherever they stopped for lunch wouldn't mind her bringing her luggage into the restaurant. Walking around for a little while Angelica was happy when she saw a nice little restaurant with a giant 8-ball on top of it and the name 8 Island, it looked kid friendly enough. Plus the decor suggested mages worked here or maybe even owned the place, so if Lena lost control it would be more likely that this person would understand a child's problems with their magic.
As they walked in Angelica found herself gasping as she saw a brunette speed passed her with roller-skates. A tray held in her hand, but it was the Fairy Tail symbol on the woman's chest that really caused Angelica to gasp. There was also a green haired man currently serving a table who had the same symbol on his hand, and Angelica found herself awed to see members from such a famous guild working here.
"Table for two?" a short old man asked almost making Angelica scream since he seemed to come out of nowhere.
"Um yes," she said hesitantly feeling a strange tickling sensation in the back of her mind as she looked around the restaurant and it's workers longer.
"You're new to Magnolia aren't you?" the old man asked kindly a twinkle in his eyes.
"Um yes."
"You'll get used to it eventually. I tend to hire Fairy Tail members to work here when they want to stick close to home for a while. I used to be a member of the guild, so they like helping me out when I need it as well."
Angelica just smiled as he gave her the explanation she hadn't asked for, glad that this man seemed to realize how nervous she was. It was shocking for her to hear he used to be in Fairy Tail, but it made her trust him all the more, especially since he still seemed to be on such good terms with the guild. For a brief moment it almost felt like she had met him before, but as quickly as that feeling came it went leaving Angelica oddly hollow.
"Well I better get back to cooking. One of the young'uns will be around shortly to take your order."
"Thank you," Angelica called after him as her daughter echoed, "tank you," after her.
Soon enough one of the few none Fairy Tail members working came to get their orders, Angelica making sure to order her daughter what she wanted plus the salad. For herself she only got a salad, her appetite having been small for a long time. Actually if she forced herself to eat too much everything would just end up being wasted later on when it came right back up. Some healers believed it had something to do with the accident that led to all of her scars, but for all Angelica knew her appetite had always been this way.
They were about halfway through the meal before Angelica noticed the telltale signs of Lena's powerful magic escaping her control again. Yet this time it was too quickly for Angelica to do anything about it, and she watched in shock as her daughter's magic almost ended up hitting someone, but a quick wall of green runes popped up out of nowhere stopping her attack. Lena looked like she was about to start crying always feeling helpless when her magic escaped her control, and Angelica just went around the table tightly hugging her daughter to her. Knowing it was potentially dangerous if Lena lost control again, but not caring if it meant she could console her daughter for something she couldn't control.
She was almost afraid that one of the customers or workers would end up saying something negative about her daughter. That fear growing when the green haired man who she realized activated the runes approached them slowly. Almost looking like he was being cautious and Angelica feared that he might scare her daughter. She was shocked however when instead the green haired man awkwardly offered her daughter a lollipop.
"Magic can be scary sometimes before you can control it, but don't worry most people who frequent this place our mages themselves. We've all been through it and don't blame you little one," he told her kindly his words making Lena smile at him brightly and take the candy he was offering.
Angelica was shocked at the strangers kindness, but she guessed that was how Fairy Tail members always tended to be. "Thank you. We've actually come to Magnolia hoping someone can help her with her magic. It just manifested out of nowhere one day."
"Don't worry I'm certain we have someone in the guild who can help. Actually," he said pausing for a second, "Yajima I'm taking off early. I'm going to make sure these two get to Fairy Tail alright and talk to Master about them joining the guild."
The old man just popped his head out of the kitchen and waved his hand in a dismissive motion. The brunette Angelica noticed earlier bringing takeout containers which she quickly filled with the rest of Angelica's and Lena's meals, smiling politely at the two and giving her guildmate a stern look before she rushed off again to take care of other orders. The green haired mage just waving her off like it was nothing even though Angelica felt like that look could have turned someone to stone, that thought oddly made her want to giggle like crazy.
"Um what's your name?" Angelica asked deciding it was best to know. The green haired man looked at her in shock like he had never heard that question before, or at least not recently.
"I'm Freed Justine of the Raijinshuu one of Fairy Tail's many teams, what about you two?"
"I'm Angelica Monroe and this is my daughter Lena," she offered her hand smiling as the man, sorry Justine-san took her hand and gave her a firm shake. He even offered Lena his hand to shake making her daughter giggle around the lollipop she was still sucking on.
"Nice to meet you both," he said with a sincere smile like he didn't care that he had to quickly erect runes to stop Lena's out of control magic. Even the people of the town Lena had been born in had been afraid of her daughter's magic, but maybe that's because none of them possessed their own magic, and therefore couldn't understand that it wasn't Lena's fault.
Following Freed out of the restaurant Angelica had to hide a wave of dizziness and excruciating pain to her head. Not wanting to worry her daughter about her massive headache that appeared out of nowhere. Anytime Angelica was in any pain Lena became super worried like she was afraid that Angelica was going to disappear on her. Luckily it seemed that Freed didn't realize the pain that her head was suddenly in since all of his attention was on the little girl walking between them.
As they made their way to Fairy Tail it was like the pain in Angelica's head was getting worse. Almost like it was trying to stop her from going to the guild for some reason, but Angelica ignored it knowing that this guild was the best bet to help her daughter. She didn't want her daughter to end up having out of control magic, she had heard some terrifying stories about what could happen to those children, and she never wanted that to be Lena's fate. So she fought against the pain even though it now felt like a meteor was repeatedly crashing into her brain. No amount of pain was going to stop her from getting her daughter the help she needed to stay safe.
Soon enough the large guild became even larger as they got closer to it, and even from a couple minutes away Angelica could hear just how loud the guild was. Something that wasn't really helping her head and she was beginning to feel dizzier as each step brought her even closer to the large doors. It was only the little hand in her own that kept Angelica's mind on why she had to keep walking in the direction that her head was trying to keep her away from. As they got closer Angelica realized that even though her head was saying stay away her heart was sending a ton of warmth through her body the closer they got to those doors. It almost felt like she was going home.
Freed didn't say anything when he pushed open the doors and the sound of the guild became overwhelming. No one even turned their way as the doors creaked open, and for some reason it sent a pang of sorrow through Angelica's head, the pain suddenly vanishing as she took her first step into the guild. A guild that was currently brawling making her quickly swing Lena into her arms as a chair came too close to hitting her daughter's head.
Rage filtered through her and Angelica found herself shouting, "Oi are you trying to send someone to the hospital. Honestly you almost hit my daughter you idiots!" causing everyone to turn to look at her. Confused looks on their faces as they all tried to place the angry looking blonde in the doorway, although for some reason signs of sorrow filtered through some people's faces when they saw her hair color.
"Sorry about that Angelica-san I should have warned you and Lena-chan about the brawls," Freed said apologetically as he started tugging her towards a staircase. Almost looking like he was afraid to allow her to speak her mind anymore to the still silent guild.
Angelica wondered why people were sad at her hair color, and why some people seemed to be looking at her daughter and doing double takes before sadness over took their features again. Perhaps they reminded the guild members of someone they lost, or maybe the guild members might even know who she used to be. Yet for some reason Angelica didn't feel like telling anyone she didn't have any memories, even if it meant that they could help her find out who she was. She was still afraid of exactly why she had been so battered and broken when she had woken up in Reith, and until she knew what had caused her to end up like that she thought it better to keep her past a mystery.
Soon enough they were in front of a door and Freed only lightly knocked before pushing it open. Inside was a very short man, who sort of made her think of a jester, grumbling as he worked on a pile of paperwork. A white haired woman was behind him glowering every time he looked up, or stopped doing the paperwork, neither of them had yet noticed that they had company. For a moment Angelica thought she saw another girl in the room floating behind the desk, but after a split second when she blinked the girl was gone.
"Oh Freed what are you doing here?" the woman asked her face softening as she took in the green haired man.
"We came to talk to Master, this little girl here can't control her magic, so I offered to bring her mom and her to Fairy Tail, hopefully someone can help train her."
"I'm Angelica Monroe this is my daughter Lena," Angelica introduced noticing how the woman's eyes turned sad as she saw the scar on her face.
"Well I'm certain someone can help you. I'll call in some people, and we'll test her tomorrow to see what type of magic we are dealing with. What magic can you use Angelica?"
The Master's question was innocent enough, but it caused panic to fill Angelica. She didn't want people pitying her, or focusing on her mystery instead of helping her daughter, which is why even though she hated lying she did just that. "I don't have any magic, Lena inherited her father's, but I never found out what type he used." Lies and half truths, but it was all she could do for now. No one seemed to realize she had lied though.
"Unfortunately that means you can't join our guild."
"That is alright I'll just find a job at a restaurant or something, I was a waitress and a cook back home."
"Well then Lena welcome to Fairy Tail, you'll get your mark tomorrow after we find out what magic you use, or at least what element," the white haired woman said smiling down at her daughter. Angelica was just glad that they could help Lena.
"Why don't you two stay here for tonight? This way if Lena's magic goes out of control I can write some runes to nullify it again," Freed offered.
"Thank you, that would be great, I didn't really have time to find a place yet."
"It's no problem at all, we have rooms in the guild for travelling mages and the like, so it isn't really a problem."
Smiling brightly at him Angelica was just glad that her head wasn't splitting in two anymore, although in the corner of her eye she could swear she kept seeing that girl again. A picture was starting to form of her with every little sighting, leading Angelica to realize she had silvery blonde hair, and bright green eyes that she felt could see through her very soul. The girl even looked a little more confused each time Angelica's eyes locked with hers before she faded from sight again. No one else seemed to notice the girl though, so Angelica convinced herself that she was just seeing things because of how tired she was.
The rest of the day was spent with Freed introducing her and Lena to the guild. Almost everyone looked like they saw a ghost when they saw her daughter, their eyes brightening with hope before it was dashed when Freed introduced them. One woman who was drinking an entire barrel of beer! Insane, right? Kept looking at Angelica like she was a puzzle to be solved, messing around with some cards, but never seeming pleased at the answer they gave her. Everyone else though just treated her politely as they awed over her daughter.
Maybe even if this guild didn't have the answers to her past Angelica could become happy here in the future. Lena certainly seemed to like it a lot better than the town she was born in, since everyone here had magic, and understood what she was going through. It was discerning how easily she felt like she could fit in here, and how quickly she was becoming attached to this place. The longer they were in the guild the more Angelica felt like she had just come home from a long time away. It took everything she had to not whisper she was home because she didn't want to explain the feelings that were coursing through her right now. She had never been happier, but at the same time she was almost afraid of what she would find out.
Who exactly was she, and did she truly have a past with this guild? If so was it good or bad? Hopefully she would be able to find the answers to all of her questions.
AN: My newest Lalu story please tell me what you think. :)
