In Fiore there is a guild. A guild everyone is familiar with. A guild that runs on family, friendship, and unbreakable bonds. This guild is called, "Fairy Tail,". Of course everyone already knows that. However, nobody really knows what's going on inside. Let's take a look.
It was certainly a wild place, wizards laughing and shouting in every direction. Among all these distractions, there was a certain group that stood out.
"You should've seen it, Lucy!" Natsu smiled brightly. "They practically had their tails between their legs, running for their lives! Right, Happy?" He gave a mighty laugh as he recalled a fight. He wrapped his arm around Lucy's shoulder, getting caught up in the moment.
Happy jumped in the air, "Aye sir!"
"Hold on a minute," said a cool voice, "If I recall correctly, you were pinned down by no other than me!" Gray stood up, puffing out his bare chest.
"Then your head must not be in the right after the beating I gave you!" Natsu yelled back, "There's no way I'd allow myself to be beaten by a stripper like you!"
Gray's eyes turned an icy blue, "Who're you callin' a stripper, you damn match." His hands were put together, a chilly feeling coming from them.
"Gray-sama!" Juvia called, "Juvia will always be cheering for you!" Gray rolled his eyes, but kept his attention on Natsu.
"Gray," Cana called out from the bar, "Clothes." She went back to drinking from her barrel.
Gray's eyes grew wide as he realized his bare body.
Mirajane sighed happily from behind the bar, "Nothing ever changes, huh?"
"Mira!" Lucy whined, "Help me!" She was caught between the death glares from Natsu and Gray.
There was a loud crunching sound and a gulp. "Can you two weaklings cut the crap?" Gajeel asked more like demanded, "Hearing you two bicker is worst than eating rusty iron."
The two wizards were silent. Then Natsu started snickering, "Oh, I see how it is."
Just having the fact that Natsu knew something that Gajeel didn't aggravated him, "What's with that stupid smirk on your face?"
Natsu smiled slyly, "You're jealous because you're not as strong as me."
Gajeel's eyes darted at Natsu, "You wanna go, Fireball?" His hand was now an iron sword, ready for action.
"Oh, yeah, now it's a party!" Natsu gleemed.
A fist was hit on the back of his head, "This is between you and me, Salamander!" Gary recalled.
Natsu's hands were now engulfed with flames, "Alright, bring it on you two!"
Gray and Gajeel ran at Natsu, who jumped up at the last moment. Natsu's cheeks puffed up, "Roar of the Fire Dragon!" Flame was blown through his mouth.
"Ice maker, Shield!" Gray produced a wall of ice.
Gajeel cut the flames with his iron sword, "You're mine Salamander!" He jumped up as well, now on the same level as Natsu, he swung his sword.
Mirajane laughed, "If you three don't stop, I'll make you." She smiled brightly, with a creepy purple aurora around her.
The three stopped what they were doing, and stared, wide-eyed. Natsu and Gajeel fell to the ground, paralyzed by Mira's threat.
"Tch," Gajeel scoffed, "I'm not gonna waste my time with a wimp like you. "
"Ha," Natsu mocked, "I was about to say the same."
Lucy had moved to another seat by the bar, not wanting to get between the fight. She had papers in front of her, with writing on them. It would only be a few sentences per paper. As if she had started writing, but decided not to continue. Lucy stared intensely at the blank sheet of paper, her pen shaking. She scratched her head, but was only left with an unsatisfied face.
"What wrong, Lucy?" Mirajane asked, as she set down the glass she was cleaning.
Lucy sighed, "I'm trying to write a story, but I'm not so sure how to put in on paper."
Mira's eyes lit up, "What kind of story?"
"It's a romance, but I'm not sure how to describe some things."
"Like what?" Mira seemed confused, was writing a book really that hard?
"Like facial expressions, feelings, and actions. I can see it perfectly in my head, but can't seem to put in on paper…" Lucy dropped her pen on the table, admitting defeat.
"Hmm, maybe you just need someone to help you picture it."
"What do you mean?" This caught Lucy's attention.
"Well, have someone act it out for you. Then maybe when you see it for yourself, you'll know how to put in words."
The guild's doors opened to reveal three wizards. Levy stood in the middle of Jet and Droy, "Team Shadow Gear has returned!" The three shouted together.
There were some cheers from the guild, "It's about time you three got back!" Wakaba called out.
The three members made their way through the crowd to where Natsu and the others were. "Hello, Gajeel!" Levy greeted him with a smile.
"Hey." Was his only reply, his gaze met hers for a moment, but he quickly turned away.
Lily, who was busy drinking kiwi juice when the fight broke out, smiled at Levy, "How'd the job go?"
"It went great." She replied, "We finished it without a problem. Did anything interesting happen while we were gone?"
Lily frowned, "Not unless you count the fight that broke out. Then again, that happens all the time. Well, we went out on a job almost right after you left." He referred to Gajeel, who was still facing away from them.
Levy thought for a moment, "Didn't you two just recently go on a job? Why go on another one with such a short time span in between?"
Lily chuckled, "Well, Gajeel decided there was no use staying in town with nothing to look forward to-" Two hands quickly grabbed Lily.
Gajeel held Lily with two hands, not letting go. "I think you've said enough, cat." He squeezed Lily's little body for a bit before letting go.
Levy just stood there, a confused look on her face.
Gajeel stood up to leave, followed by Lily. The both exited the guild and walked down the empty streets of Magnolia. The exceed swung his arms back and forth, "You didn't have to be so rough."
"Tch," Gajeel replied, "You shouldn't have been running your mouth."
"It was true wasn't it?" Lily reminded him, "The whole reason we went on a job is because you insisted. I bet you probably figured that by the time you got back she'd be back. The job would probably keep your mind off of-"
Gajeel looked down at him with angry red eyes, "Remind me of what exactly."
Lily, not intimidated the slightest, "Not of 'what', who." He corrected.
Levy watched Gajeel and Lily leave, not sure what had just happened, and a little sad that they left so soon after her return. She turned toward Lucy, seeing her worried face. "What's wrong Lu-chan?" She asked.
"Oh, Levy-chan, I didn't even see you. Sorry, I've been having trouble writing." She gestured to the blank sheet of paper.
"I'm sorry to hear that," Levy wasn't sure what to say, "Is there anything I can do to help?"
Lucy pondered the thought, "Umm, I don't think so-" She stopped short by remembering Mira's words about having someone act out what she pictured. "Actually, I think there's something you can do, if you're willing to."
Levy's eyes brightened up, "Sure, just tell me what you need!"
"Well, I just need you to act out a scene…." Lucy took a pause before continuing, wondering if Levy would co-operate.
"Act? For what?" Levy asked.
"Just to get a descriptive idea to write out, please?"
Levy's eyebrows scrunched up, "I don't know Lu-chan, I'm not good at acting."
"That's just it Levy," Lucy explained, "You won't have to act, just be yourself! You see, the girl in my story is kind of like you. All you have to do, is say the lines the way you would say them normally."
"I'm still not sure about this, maybe you should find someone else."
"No, Levy-chan, please, this role is practically made for you! You'd be helping me out a lot. I even promise to let you read the story when I'm done, ok?"
Levy was still uncertain, and you could see it on her face, but she really wanted to help Lucy out. If this was the only way, then Levy was going to have to endure it for her friend.
"Alright, I'll do it." Levy gave in, but was still unsure.
"Lucy gave Levy a hug, "Thank you!" She kept repeating. "Meet me here at eleven, if that's ok with you. That's the time people start leaving the guild. We'll be able to work privately."
"Ok, well I guess I'll see you then!" Levy gave a shy smile.
That night, was certainly a quiet night. There was no moon in the sky to light the empty streets of Magnolia, nothing except the word, "LIGHT," that gave off a white light. Levy walked through the town, keeping the light close to her. She wasn't sure why she had agreed to walk back to the guild after dark, she knew she should've just stayed at the guild until it was time to meet Lucy, but she knew she needed to take a shower and wear a change of clothes. Especially after the long job she was out on with Jet and Droy.
She slowly opened the guild's large doors and stepped inside quietly, "H-hello," She spoke out softly, "Lu-chan?"
A smile light clicked on in the back by the stage. Levy made the word, "LIGHT," disappear and walked slowly towards the smaller light. When she arrived, she saw Lucy holding a stack of papers and writing anxiously. Lucy looked up, "Levy, you made it!" She handed the Script mage a sheet of papers, "Here are your parts. I already gave your partner their parts."
"Part...ner?" Levy whispered.
"Yo, Levy!" Said a confident voice.
Levy looked up to see Loke, walking into the light. "It's been a long time hasn't it?"
"L-Loke?" Levy said, very surprised, "What's he doing out of the spirit realm?"
Lucy laughed nervously, "Well, he insisted on doing the part. Since it doesn't take any magic energy out of me for him to come out, I figured he it was ok. Although, I don't know if he is good for this role…"
Loke looked hurt, "Lucy," he spoke softly, "Do you have doubt it me? Is it because you do not wish to see me with another woman?" He hid his face in the crook of his elbow, "Although it pains me to have another woman in my arms in your presence-"
"I don't think it really pains you at all…" Lucy commented, but Loke continued.
"I will do this for you!" He gabbed Levy by her hands, "I hope you don't mind too much Levy," Levy looked away, her face red with embarrassment and confusion, "Don't worry," he leaned into her ear, "I don't bite."
This made Levy's face glow red, what was she supposed to do in a situation like this?
"That's enough, Loke." Lucy spoke harshly. "We need to get started before it gets really late."
"Ah yes," Loke maintained his posture, "Ready when you are."
The guild's door opened with a small squeak noise. Two figures, of obviously different heights, walked into the guild.
"I can't believe you'd just leave your sword here." Gajeel spoke softly to Lily, who entered the guild as well.
"I wouldn't have left it here if you didn't leave so suddenly." Lily reminded Gajeel of earlier events.
They both walked to the bar area where Lily's sword was still laying there.
"Alright, now let's go," Gajeel said, wanting to get home and get some rest.
"Wait," Lily said suddenly, "There's someone else here."
Gajeel stood motionless for a moment, "Yeah, there is." He held his nose in the air and sniffed, "Wait, I know this scent."
Gajeel made his way towards the stage, but stopped when he heard a voice.
"Come on," it was a male's voice, "Please."
"I already told you no." Said a familiar female voice. "I'm far too busy."
Lily gave Gajeel a concerned look. Gajeel stared at the curtain, not knowing what he was hearing. He sniffed the air again, "Celestial Spirit." He whispered annoyingly.
"Lighten up a bit," Loke said calmly, "Let me show you the town sometime. Have you ever wondered how beautiful it looks at night?"
"No, I haven't." Levy answered him. "I have to go now, don't tell me you dragged me all the way out here was to ask me out."
"Not ask you out, more like, invite you."
Gajeel couldn't believe what he was hearing. He slowly made his way to the curtain and opened it, just a peak. He saw Levy leaning up against a wall, and Loke, having his arm resting on the wall as he stood in front of her.
"I already said 'no'." Levy repeated shyly. She darted her eyes, Loke moved his face in closer, making her panic on where to look.
"One night is all I ask," Loke pleaded, he held up his index finger, "One night."
Levy sighed annoyingly, "If it'll get you off my back, then fine."
"Friday." Loke made the date.
Gajeel couldn't stand another word of this. He turned away from the curtain and started to walk away. Glancing over at Lily, who had a hand over his mouth to keep himself from saying something, followed Gajeel out the guild.
"Nice work you two." Lucy acknowledged.
"Ah, Lucy," Loke said, "Hearing your praise makes my heart soar! I humbly await for the time when you call upon me again." He disappeared into a puff of smoke.
"I don't know Lu-chan." Levy said, "It didn't feel right."
Lucy started to leave the guild with Levy following her, "I know what you mean, Levy-chan. We'll just have to try again."
"Again?!" Levy burst out.
"Please Levy-chan!" Lucy folded her hands together, pleading. "You're really helping me out with this. Now I know that a character like Loke; bold, charming and confident, isn't right for my story. You were great though! Please…" Lucy made little puppy dog eyes.
"Ok, ok, I'll do it again. When?"
"Hmm, I'll have to think over new characters and new dialogue, I'll let you know when I'm ready, ok?"
"Alright then." Levy smiled nervously. "See you tomorrow." They soon parted their ways and headed to their own homes.
Gajeel and Lily walked the route to their home, not saying a word since they left the guild. Lily could practically feel Gajeel fuming with anger. "Maybe," Lily finally broke the silence, "She didn't sound like she was into him. Maybe it wasn't what we thought it was? There was no way Gajeel was going to accept that, and Lily knew it.
"Whatever it is, I won't stand for it."
"Why?" Lily gave Gajeel a sly look.
Gajeel stopped in his tracks, "I don't need to explain to the likes of you."
"So then what're you gonna do?"
Gajeel just smirked and continued walking.
Lily had an annoyed expression on his face, "So you're not going to tell me?"
Gajeel looked down at Lily, still smirking, "Nope, gihi." He snickered.