A/N-It's been a long time since I've written a fan fiction and I really never thought I would be writing it again because of school. But somehow I got the feeling to come back and do another Fairy Tail story and finish the ones I was already working on. Anyway this is just thanks to those who actually took the time to read this. ^_^

The Geek

By Samantha Green

"One should never try to be something there not. Being uncomfortable is something that is daily in the life of humans. Teenagers though have it hard when it comes to their image. Having to follow the next best thing or being like the popular one at school. High School has always done that to teens; making them believe that what they are is not right. This is defiantly true for Angel Oak High were the students must act like top quality or follow someone who is already at that level.

Every student though is not the same. There are many clicks that lie within this school each having its own advantages and disadvantages. There is however on single group that is labeled something special. Not only does this group only have one person but in this group everyone tries to avoid this single person. She is labeled as strange and unfriendly. Her name is Lucy Heartifilia and she is entitled the 'Geek' of the school.

This title of 'Geek' is not uncommon in the everyday life of a teenager. In fact in other high schools it's used commonly. However in the magic world this word is like poison to ones lips. For a person to have such a name is unforgivable. They are described as antisocial, weird looking, and unwanted people whose magic levels are very weak. Lucy does basically fit this title however, as there are many unexplainable things in this world, she is probably the strangest girl one would ever meet."

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"One would call me unapproachable right?" Lucy said as she was reading the newspaper article. "I suppose who ever wrote this has got me down right to the very core. " Lucy sighed and threw the paper in the trash next to her. Garbage such as that was a waste of her time and basically a waste of paper. By the time she had read the whole article however she knew that by now half the school would have read this trash.

As she lied against the chair she looked outside at the many masses of students reading the paper; each mouth most likely uttering something about her. "Lucy!" an unexpected voice said from behind her. As Lucy looked up some threads of scarlet hair hit her nose.

"Erza,' she said wiping her hair away. "Why are you here?" she asked sitting up.

"Have you seen the paper?" Erza said as she shoved it in Lucy's face.

"Oh course I have," Lucy said as she pushed it away.

"Aren't you mad?" she asked puzzled.

"Why would I be?"

"Because this paper is all about you and how strange you are..."

Lucy ignored Erza's less than encouraging words. Why she was there was above Lucy since the two weren't friends. Of course Erza was the second person at the bottom of the popularity list. She was a pretty girl but lacked the social skills that the average teen should have. Strangely enough though she always talked to Lucy as if they were friends. "Look I really don't care what some newspaper says about me. It's not like it's going to change anything."

"But..." Erza sighed. "I guess I see where your coming from...Just wish you were a little more active about it."

Just then the school bell rang. The class was quickly filled up and the sweet silence was gone. Erza took her normal seat in front of Lucy and buried her head in a book. While trying to ignore the masses of noises from her piers Lucy buried her head into her arms. "Hey Lucy," a familiar voice said. Lucy popped her head up to see Sam standing over her smiling. Lucy glared at her intently. Apparently she was a little angry with that article Sam put up but not for the reasons one would think. "Are you mad at me or something?" Sam asked innocently.

"Look I could care less about your article. So just leave me alone alright."

Sam didn't listen and still watched Lucy. Her smile disappeared and she looked disappointed at the fact that Lucy wasn't happy with what she wrote about her."Lucy please don't be mad...I didn't mean to..." Sam however was interrupted by some girls calling out to her. It was no doubt her fan club that she developed. "B-be right over.." she stuttered. "I'll see you later Lucy..." Lucy grunted and Sam left still looking over to her.

"Don't you think you were a little harsh to her?" Erza asked as she turned to Lucy. "It's not like she wrote it to ruin you or anything."

"Wrong my dear Erza. I personally know that she wrote this about me in hopes of provoking me."

"How do you know?"

"Let's just say I have my ways." And indeed she did. But her ways were more of spying into the mind of her enemies. She had a special ability where she could easily read the minds of the people she focused on. A strange ability indeed and only she knew how to use it. As one of the best students in school one couldn't expected any less from her.

"So what does she think of you?"

"She hates me," Lucy said smiling. "In fact she wrote this article in hopes that I would warm up to her and then become her friend. After that she would betray me somehow."

"Wow that's an elaborate plan even for someone like her," Erza joked.

"Yup. Sure is."

The teacher soon came in looking tired as ever. Mister Benson was his name and he has taught history for years. Everyone could tell he was getting ready to retire because he would always state that he would leave his 'evil students' and go off into the sunset with his wife. "Settle down!" he demanded. The classroom soon went into silence. 'Now before I start I would like to tell you who got the highest score on last week's exam." Every sighed knowing exactly who it would be. " Lucy Heartifilia you scored 100% on the history exam. Congratulations," he said unenthusiastically. Everyone turned to Lucy and eyed her enviously. She did nothing but smile confidently enjoying seeing her enemies jealous of her.

Class went buy and the day was over soon as well. Lucy went to her locker but moved aside when letters of hate mail came tumbling down onto the floor. "More hate mail huh?" Erza asked coming up to her.

"Yup...Even more this time." Lucy stepped over the mail and got her things from her locker. "Well I'm going to go home Erza. I'll see you tomorrow."

"Yeah and make sure you be careful going home," she said as Lucy was about to leave.

'Huh?"

"Well lately they said that some strange guy has been lurking around the neighborhood stealing purses and wallets. Just a far warning to you Lucy."

"Thank but I think I can handle any burglar." Such confidence lied in her heart as she believed she could take any one. As a black belt one couldn't really blame Lucy for having a bit of an ego in her fighting skills.

As she was leaving Lucy heard noises coming from behind the school. As a curious young lass it was in her nature that made her want to know what was going on. Maybe a school fight was happening? She always wanted to witness that. She tiptoed over to the wall and slowly went closer to the sound of boys. When she got a closer look she saw Grey, the so called tough boy in school, with two of his friends, and Natsu, the shy nerd. "So do you have what you owe?"

"N-no Grey. I told you I need an extension..."

Grey sighed. "Natsu it's been 4 weeks. I'm sick of waiting."

"Look just give me another week. I promise I'll..."

Natsu shut his mouth when Grey rammed his hand past his head into the wall. "I've had enough waiting on you." Natsu began to shiver. "But I suppose I can give you a little extension. However for not paying your dues on time you shall have a punishment." Grey motioned his head to his two friends as he pulled away from the wall. They slowly walked over Natsu and corned him. Soon the punches rang out and horrible moaning sounds came from Natsu; Grey just standing there smiling.

Lucy backed away trying not to get noticed. She turned around and tried to zone out Natsu's wales. "It's his fault," she said. "His fault for getting involved with a guy like Grey." She began to move away but stopped. His cries became louder and even the punches were somehow unbearable to hear. Lucy tried to force her body to move away but it wouldn't move ahead. Instead she turned back around. "Knock it of!" she yelled pushing the two boys away from Natsu.

"Well if it isn't Lucy the geek. What brings you here?"

"Don't you have better things to do then pick on helpless people?" she asked grinning. Gray twinged.

"Don't talk back to me!"

"I'll do what I want. Or would you like to try and shut me up?" The three of them backed away. Many around school knew of Lucy's skills and strength. Tangling with her was something a foolish person would do.

"C-come on guys," Grey said backing up. "We've got better things to do than talk to a bunch of nerds." They then went away still laughing despite being scared by a girl.

"T-thanks Lucy..." Natsu said as he stood up. "If you hadn't shown up then..."

Lucy took of her blue glasses and wiped the dust off of them. "You need to be more assertive Natsu or you'll be picked on for the rest of your life." Natsu was silent. "You've always been this way since we were little."

"I-I know but..." he clutched his arm. "I guess I'm a weakling..."

"Well anyway I'll see you later I guess. Try to keep yourself out of trouble." Natsu nodded and Lucy took her leave as he was still starring at her.

Natsu Dragneel, a smart boy who was another one of Lucy's rivals. Unlike Lucy he was considered a wimp and thus looked down upon from everybody. Not usually known by his fellow piers he usually stayed in the library alone studying or reading. Not much is known about him except the fact that he has has a enormous crush on Lucy, something everyone knows. Lucy though has always rejected him stating he isn't the type she wants. However Natsu had been labeled through much of their lives as the only friend she really had despite not talking to him that often.

Home was far as Lucy lived up in the mountains. Not accepting to taking a Taxi she usually just walked home. Night was her favorite time of day since she was able to see the stars. As she walked up the hill to her house she moved slowly in order to watch the shiny crystal stars. "Such beauty," she said softly as she stopped to watch a shooting star go past her. Just then a noise from the bushes caught her attention. She slowly turned to see a strange figure in the shadows. "Could it be the thief!" she said as she moved backwards.

The person steped forward holding knife in his hand. Lucy tightly grabbed her bag about to run. Fear came threw her and for some reason she actually felt scared. As she was getting into running position the thief quickly lunged at her. She missed his knife by a inch and landed on the bushes behind her. The thief turned back to her and charged once more. Lucy quickly got up and swung her bag hitting him in the head. "What the hell am I doing?" she said to herself. "Why I am running from him?' He got up from the ground and tightly gripped the knife in his hand thus charging at her again. "That's it!" Lucy stood her ground and just as he was about to stab her she ducked and punched him right in the stomach. He grunted and fell unconscious onto the pavement. "Hah," Lucy said triumphantly. "Now let's see who you are." She bent down to him and took off his mask. Her eyes widened at the sight that beheld her. "N-Natsu,' she said in shock. "W-what on earth..."