A/N: Hey everyone! So I've decided to dabble with a story in the world of fairy tail! I ran out of episodes to watch so I decided to try and create my own character into the story! With college, my other story, and not having too many ideas at the moment for this story, I'm not sure how often I'll update. For now, I'll write when I have ideas. Hope you enjoy!
I do not own Fairy Tail, unfortunately.
"For such an easy job, 1,000 jewels was a lot." Lillian spoke aloud to herself, arms behind her head casually.
She had just finished a job of hunting down robbers in Tully Village when she finally entered the town of Magnolia. She smiled when the familiar sounds and smells began to waft around her as she walked through the always bustling town. She sported her usual outfit of a simple knee length dress that matched her blue eyes and knee high boots, which were her favorite. Her guild mates always tried to tell her that that wasn't great fighting wear, but shut up when she questioned another's usual short skirt and low top. Lillian pushed her waist length white hair from her face as she bent down to smell the freshly baked goods from her favorite vendor.
"Oh, hello Lillian. I haven't seen you in a few weeks." The woman behind the stand smiled as she began to pack up Lillian's usual.
"Hi Miranda, and yea I've been out on a job." She said smiling back at the woman. "It was kind of far, but it paid good so it worked out well."
The vendor's expression became serious as she finished packing up Lillian's food and leaned forward. "Oh my. Then you don't know what happened, do you?"
Lillian paused as she was setting the money down and looked at the woman, raising an eyebrow curiously.
"What do you mean? What happened?" Lillian asked as she started becoming nervous.
"Well you see, earlier this week a dark guild attacked Fairy Tail, leaving it in ruins an- Wait Lillian!" She yelled.
The woman didn't get to finish her story before Lillian had taken off running towards Fairy Tail, leaving the goods and money behind. Her heart was racing as she sprinted through town, the people only seeing a flash of white light go by.
"No no no. This can't be true." Lillian thought out loud, trying to calm her own heart.
The black guild mark on her shoulder blade began to burn as she thought about what could have happened to her friends, her family... She shut her mind off at the thought. They would all be fine, they're Fairy Tail wizards after all. As she rounded the corner a gasp pulled itself from her as she looked at the brand new guild hall in front of her.
"Hey Lil! How was your mission?" A cocky grin appeared in front of Lillian with a just as cocky attitude attached to it.
A boy of about 27 stood in front of her, towering her by a good foot with playful blue hair on his head. Muscles were easily seen through his cotton white tank top and cargo pants and his brown eyes sparkled with laughter as he began to ruffle Lillian's hair.
"Don't 'Hey Lil' me, what the hell happened here Simon?" She huffed as she pushed his hand away to pat her hair back down. "And you know I hate it when you do that." But she couldn't help but smile a bit.
His smile widened as he looked back at the guild then back at Lillian
"Phantom Lord attacked us and wanted us all dead." Lillian's eyes widen at Simon's words and he smiled more. "Obviously we won, and luckily no one was fatally wounded. Plus we built this awesome new guild!" Simon exclaimed as he gestured with his right arm earning a sigh from Lillian.
Simon was her brother so she was used to this loud behavior. Lillian rolled her turquoise eyes as Simon began pulling her into the guild.
"Alright alright. Are you sure everything's okay? I'm so sorry I wasn't here to help." Lillian said in between laughs before making Simon stop dragging her.
Simon shrugged and laughed while stopping to look at her. "Hey no worries. I'm actually glad you weren't here. But," he looked back towards inside the guild. "We got a couple new members since you left."
Lillian perked up, always loving to meet new members. "Really? Who? What are their powers?" she asked.
Simon gave her a knowing look and crossed his arms at his younger sister staring her down.
"What?" Lillian asked guiltily looking anywhere but his face.
Simon rolled his eyes as he thumped her on the head, receiving a scowl from her in return.
"No fighting the new members." Simon raised his hand to cut Lillian off as she opened her mouth to speak. "Nuh uh, no. Everyone's already on edge because they're both from Phantom Lord." Lillian's face became one of worry, wondering what the master was thinking, when Simon continued. "The girl, Juvia, she seems to have already been accepted by everyone. Nobody blames her or harbors bad feelings towards her, including me."
"But..?" Lillian asked.
Simon sighed scratching his head and biting at his lower lip, a habit that Lillian also had when she was unsure of something. "Well, I don't want you to have any preconceived thoughts about the guy, Gajeel. He's actually not that bad of a guy, just kind of rough around the edges." Lillian smiled at her brother, always admiring him for his big heart. "Juvia really wanted us all to give him a chance. He's only spoken with me a few times, but compared to how much he talks with everyone else that makes me like his best friend." Simon shrugged at his sister, sighing in defeat. "But other than me, the master, Mira, and a few others, everyone just wants to yell and fight with him." he shook his head "I just don't think it's right."
Lillian reached out and hugged her brother, hating how much this was hurting him.
"Hey, don't worry. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt." Lillian told Simon with a smile.
He smiled back before beginning to drag her inside again.
"You'll probably learn quickly what he's done, but hopefully you can meet him first." Simon muttered quietly as they entered the guild hall.
The usual laughter and fighting could be heard all around Lillian. She breathed it all in, having missed it on her three week journey. Her and Simon had only been a part of Fairy Tail for about two weeks before she took that job, so she didn't get much time to take it all in yet. Now the sight before her was completely different. The upper level was larger and it seemed anyone could go up there, evident by Natsu yelling about how none of the S-Class jobs seemed awesome enough. Simon dragged her up to the bar where Mirajane was hand drying glasses and she gave the two siblings a smile.
"Hello Lillian, Simon." Mirajane smiled and nodded at both of them as they smiled back.
"Hey Mira, Simon's caught me up on most of what's happened. The place looks awesome!" Lillian said looking around her. "And where are these new members? I'd love to meet them."
Mirajane's smile widened as she pointed towards a group of their guild mates, consisting of Lucy, Natsu, Happy, and Gray, who seemed to have another body attached to him.
Lillian smiled and happily walked over to the group, earning multiple 'hey's and 'what's up's from within. She stopped in front of Juvia who was currently gawking over a half naked Gray.
"Dammit Gray, where are your clothes?" Lillian asked, hands on her hips.
"What?" Gray asked, then looked down at himself. "What the hell?!" he yelled, quickly putting a shirt on.
Lillian rolled her eyes before putting a hand out towards Juvia, a woman with blue air that went to her pale shoulders and giant dark blue eyes. "Hi there, my names Lillian Knottspear, you must be Juvia. I'm so happy you've joined Fairy Tail."
Juvia stood and smiled back at Lillian shaking her hand. "Juvia Lockser. Juvia is very grateful that the master is so gracious and let me and my comrade join your guild."
Juvia looked over Lillian's form, assessing her as an enemy. She had slightly curvy hips and a normal sized bust that complemented her shorter frame. Juvia looked between Lillian and Lucy, deciding she wasn't as outright with her body as the blond and smiled.
"Juvia has decided you are not a threat at being able to steal my Gray," she said, causing Gray and Lillian to sweat drop. "therefore we will be the best of friends!" Juvia yelled hugging Lillian tightly to her body.
"J-Juvia... air... I need..." Lillian gasped before Juvia set her down.
Lillian gasped for air, but smiled at the women. She was a little awkward, and scary when it came to Gray, but she instantly liked her. She made a mental note to ask her about her powers later, because curiosity was eating her up inside.
"So, you and your comrade? Where's he at?" Lillian asked, trying to be as casual as possible.
"Oh, you must mean Gajeel" Juvia laughed awkwardly. "Juvia's sure he's around here somewhere."
Lillian raised an eye brow and looked around the guild, trying to pick out a face she didn't recognize. Her eyes finally landed on a lone dark figure in the back corner of the guild. He was casually munching on some form of metal as he watched the exchange between the two girls. Lillian inwardly shuddered at the dark look on his face and turned back to Juvia.
"Is he that scary looking guy over there?" Lillian asked, curiosity taking over her fear.
Juvia nodded.
"Well, then I'm gonna go introduce myself." Lillian said, throwing on a big smile.
Before she could take a step forward, both Gray and Natsu grabbed her wrists. She looked back at them annoyed at them for holding her back.
"Hey, don't get involved with that guy Lillian." Gray said darkly.
"For once I agree with Ice Brain. He's bad news." Natsu said, shooting an angry look at Gajeel across the hall, which he ignored and proceeded to eat more metal.
"Everyone please give Gajeel a chance." Juvia pleaded. "He and Juvia were both lost. Juvia knows he looks mean but he's just not good with others."
Both Gray and Natsu turned to begin yelling at Juvia when Lillian shook both of them off her. They looked up at her in surprise and went to yell at her too.
"Stop it." Lillian said, cutting them off. "I don't know what he did, and I don't want to know yet. It isn't fair to judge others by their past actions. If you're mad at him, why aren't you guys mad at Juvia?"
"Because she helped us on another job." Lucy said quietly, not wanting to get yelled at. "And she genuinely seems sorry. Gajeel just worries me a little." she said sadly.
Lillian sighed, deciding Lucy was being more reasonable than Gray and Natsu. She crossed her arms and shrugged.
"Well, for some reason the master wanted him to join, and as a fellow member I'm going to go say hello." Lillian said as she turned around and began walking towards Gajeel.
Natsu began to stand to follow her but Lucy held him back. "She'll be fine Natsu. I'm more scared for Gajeel than I am for her, knowing how she can get."
Natsu sighed and nodding, knowing Lillian could hold her own.
Lillian walked right up to Gajeel as he was now reading a magazine and still eating. The black haired mage didn't so much as glance up when she walked up to him. Lillian cleared her throat but he still made no move to look at her. She narrowed her eyes and began poking him on the arm. Lillian noticed how he had metal studs sticking out all over his body as well as a black Fairy Tail mark on his shoulder. Letting out a puff of air he finally looked up at the girl standing beside him.
"What?" Gajeel asked, his voice coming out rough and annoyed.
Lillian smiled, proud she was finally able to make him look at her. She stuck her hand out, still smiling.
"Welcome to Fairy Tail, my name's Lillian Knottspear. And you are?" Lillian said.
Gajeel just looked at the woman, slightly surprised she wasn't there to yell at him, before grunting back.
"Gajeel." he said, turning back to his magazine.
Lillian narrowed her eyes at the man. "Eh hem." she said, trying to get his attention, her hand still out.
"What?" he said again, not looking up this time.
"In most greetings, the two people shake hands. And since mines out, I'm not going anywhere till I get a proper introduction." Lillian said.
Gajeel rolled his eyes. What was with this girl? And why was she so annoying? Almost the whole guild was watching the exchange, wondering what the hell Lillian was doing. Some had begun to stand, ready to jump in if Gajeel tried anything funny on the girl. After a few minutes of silence he sighed and looked back at Lillian to see she still had her arm out and a calm look on her face.
"Fine." he huffed, putting his arm out to grasp her small hand in his, shaking it. "Gajeel Redfox."
Lillian beamed and dropped his hand before she sat at the table in the seat across from him, receiving a growl from Gajeel.
"What do you think you're doing?" He asked, but his words didn't have as much bite as he wanted them to.
Lillian shrugged putting her chin in her hand and pointed at the metal.
"What is that that you keep eating?" She asked as he took another bite of it.
"What does it look like? It's iron." He said rolling his red eyes.
She tilted her head and picked it up, beginning to examine it.
"You eat iron, that's kinda weird. Why?" She asked as he grabbed it back from her, eyes narrowed.
"Cause I'm an Iron Dragon Slayer. So, I eat iron. Get over it." he said, becoming annoyed with all her questions.
Most people never seemed to believe him, and he prepared to defend himself, but Lillian just perked up at the mention of his magic and smiled.
"You're really a dragon slayer?" she asked, receiving another grunt from Gajeel as his attention went back to his magazine.
Her smile widened as she slammed both her palms down on the table and stood, leaning closer to his face. He leaned back, wondering what had come over this crazy woman.
"Fight me." Lillian said, a shocked look on Gajeels' face. "You heard me, show me your magic. Come on!" she pleaded.
"No, damn get away from me." he said angrily, shoving the girl out of his face.
Lillian huffed in annoyance and shoved him back.
"Come on, just fight me! Unless you're afraid of all my 5'4"ness" She said, smirking and crossing her arms over her chest.
Gajeel growled but made no move to fight the woman. He didn't need the whole guild jumping on him for attacking one of their own. He didn't know why she wanted to fight him so badly, and suddenly became curious as to what her magic was.
"What makes you think you could even last more than two seconds against me?" Gajeel mocked, raising one iron-studded eyebrow.
Lillian just smiled and shrugged and began walking to the back door of the guild.
"Guess you'll have to come outside and find out." She smirked and walked out the door.
"What the hell?" Gajeel said to himself before looking around the guild.
Most of everyone had heard their exchange and were starting to make their way towards where Lillian had gone, knowing she meant business. Gajeel, being unaware that the girl had challenged everyone in the guild the first day she had joined, eventually decided to humor her and head outside. He was never one to turn down a good fight. Everyone was standing close to the guild, as far away from Lillian as possible, and moved to let Gajeel in front of her.
"Gi Hi, so, you think I'm really gonna fight you Princess?" Gajeel mocked as he looked at Lillian in her fighting stance.
Her smile widened as she gestured towards him and bowed.
"Ladies first." Lillian said with a smirk.
Gajeel growled before taking off towards her and began yelling,
"Iron Dragon's Iron Fist!" as his arm turned into a rod of iron set to hit Lillian in the stomach.
Waiting till the last second, she easily jumped over him, using his head as leverage to launch herself into the air.
"Water Dragon's Steaming Geyser!" Lillian yelled as she put her hands together to send out a large stream of boiling water towards Gajeel.
He yelled at the sudden temperature and was thrown back a few yards. He smiled to himself as he shook the water off him, excited for a challenge. He got to his feet as he began running, trying to catch her off guard. She watched him run back and fourth, beginning to struggle on keeping an eye on him.
"Iron Dragon's Roar!" Gajeel yelled sending a cyclone of iron towards Lillian's back.
Lillian shrieked as she was just barely able to dodge the attack, her arm getting cut by the iron, before she ran towards Gajeel. She began punching and kicking at him as he easily deflected her. They came to a headlock, holding both of their forearms against each other as they both growled and scowled at each other.
"Water Dragon's Roar!" Lillian yelled, catching Gajeel off guard and hitting him with the force of her magic.
He was thrown away from her and was headed right towards the guild wall when Gajeel was suddenly caught by a large Makarov who was scowling down at Lillian.
"What have I told you about fighting?" He roared. "Let us have this guild for more than a week before you destroy it!"
Lillian gulped and nodded her head, mumbling apologies as she looked to her feet. Makarov dropped Gajeel who landed on his butt with an 'Oof' before returning to his normal, tiny size.
"Alright shows over! Everyone back inside!" He yelled, everyone mumbling but following him inside.
Lillian was breathing hard as she lightly jogged over to where Gajeel still sat and put her hand out to him.
"That was a lot of fun! You're a really good fighter." She said smiling.
Gajeel ignored her hand as he stood up, brushing past her as he walked back inside. Lillian huffed and crossed her arms at his actions.
"Rude." she mumbled to herself, but was then swept up by two large arms.
"That was so awesome Lil!" Simon yelled, hugging the life out of his sister. "He seemed to actually make you break a sweat!" He laughed, poking her cheek.
Lillian swatted him away as she wiggled out of his arms.
"Ch, whatever. I was holding back cause he's new." She said arms crossed.
Simon just rolled his eyes, knowing Lillian loved the idea of someone who could keep up with her, and lead her back inside. Laughing Lillian lept up onto her brothers back, punching the air as he took her inside. He just shook his head as he held onto her legs to keep her from choking him as they walked up to the bar. Simon sat down on a stool, a still cheering Lillian on his back as Mirajane handed him a beer, laughing at the sight. Lillian rested her chin on the top of his head as she began to talk cheerily with Mirajane about her latest job. The guild went back to its merry atmosphere of laughing and drinking, no one noticing the Iron Dragon slip out the front door. When the door closed no one seemed to hear it, but Lillian sat up slightly and looked behind her, realizing Gajeel wasn't around.
"Hey, what is it?" Simon asked, feeling her tense up.
"Uh, nothing. I'll be right back." Lillian said, quickly jumping off Simon to chase after Gajeel.
Simon watched his sister go curiously before turning back around to see a grinning Mirajane.
"Mira, what do you know?" Simon asked, leaning toward the woman.
She just smiled and shrugged. "I think she could actually get him to become a part of the guild."
He just sipped his beer, eyeing the woman and her scheming smile.
Lillian had been unable to track Gajeel down after the first few minutes, so she decided to do some window shopping in town. She never fully got to look at everything and decided to stop inside a cute little music shop. The door chimed as she walked in and she began to examine the different records they had in boxes against the wall. Unbeknownst to her, Gajeel was in the back room terrified that the girl had come into the store. What the hell was she doing there? No one was supposed to know he worked there. If the rest of the guild found out, he wouldn't just be hated but become a laughing stock. Lillian picked up an album and began reading the back as Gajeel waited for her to leave. She looked around, curious as to why it seemed no one worked there. Worrying for a moment that she had come into a closed shop, Gajeel cursed as he accidentally knocked over a stack of boxes, spilling records all over the floor.
"Oh my gosh are you alright?" Lillian said, walking over to the mess. "Here, let me hel-... Gajeel?!" Lillian exclaimed.
Gajeel groaned as he began picking up records without looking up at her.
"Yea yea, I work here on the side. Moneys tight. Sue me." He said coldly as he continued cleaning.
Lillian bent down as she began helping put the correct records in their sleeves.
"I didn't know you liked music." Lillian said, a smile on her face.
Gajeel just grunted and shook his head at the woman.
"I don't know why you think you know anything about me. We just met today, we aren't friends." He retorted back.
Lillian nodded as she put a stack of records into a box and started babbling, as she usually did when she didn't know what to say.
"Hmm, then let's see." she began, "I'm Lillian, I'm 19, I love to fight and mess with my loud brother, Simon. You've met him. I'm a Water Dragon Slayer, raised by Nero from the time I was three, up until seven years ago when he disappeared." her face saddened at the thought of her father, causing Gajeel to pause in his work. "He was loud and obnoxious too, which is where I think Simon learned it from." Lillian smiled, Gajeel instantly decided he liked her better with a smile. "Simon and I traveled around for a long time, working in small shops every now and then to pay for somewhere to stay and something to eat. We never stayed too long in fear someone might try and put me in a home. Finally, about a month ago we came across Fairy Tail. We'd heard stories about them for years and it had been our dream to become one of them. When we showed up we were instantly welcomed with open arms."
Lillian sighed and shrugged looking up at Gajeel who had stopped cleaning to listen to her story. She blushed as he just kept staring at her, but eventually broke his stare to stack the boxes again like nothing happened. Swallowing in embarrassment she stood up and started making her way toward the door.
"I'm sorry I bothered you at work. And don't worry, I won't tell the others about this place." Lillian made a zipper motion over her lips then of throwing the key as she opened the door.
"If you need anyone to talk to about your dragon," Gajeel said, causing Lillian to pause in the doorway. "Uh, I don't have many answers, but maybe we can figure something out. Metalicana also disappeared seven years ago, so I know how you feel." he finished, hating himself for blurting the words out.
Lillian smiled at him, grateful for his gesture.
"I think you and I are gonna be great friends." she said, smiling more.
"Ch, yea right. I just feel bad for you is all." Gajeel grunted crossing his arms.
Lillian just laughed and waved behind her.
"See you at Fairy Tail tomorrow!" she called before leaving the shop.
Gajeel stood there for a few moments before shaking his head and mumbling "Crazy woman." as he finished cleaning the store.
A/N: I really hope you guys liked it! I did a lot of research on some stuff from the beginning of the story and, unfortunately for me, ended up reading some spoilers... :( It didn't ruin too much, but still! Now that stuff won't be a surprise... oh well.
If you guys liked it let me know! If not, let me know! I'm a big girl, I can take criticism haha. Thanks!