A/N: This is a sidestory that I came up with. I know, I know. Why am I writing a NaMi fic? Well just because I'm 'A True NaZa Fan' doesn't mean I only like that pairing. Besides, my liking of NaMi rivals NaZa -I love both pairings at equal amounts- it'll only be about time that I would eventually make a NaZaMi fic. But if the Manga or Anime had either pairing, I'd be equally happy. Well enough about that, just enjoy this story.
Disclaimer: I only own the idea of this story and not Fairytail and its characters. I also don't own anything that I unknowingly copied.
Prologue: Chapter 1: A fated meeting
The winds were howling quite hard and loud. It was a very chilly evening as partially melted snow was everywhere. Winter had just ended but times still managed to be cold. Except for a certain little boy whom was in a large open field.
He had short cargo pants (does that make sense?) and was without a shirt. A white scaly scarf flapped around madly as the wind passed by every time. He astonishingly had cherry pink hair that was very spiky. The young boy was only ten years old and seemed to be travelling alone.
This boy was currently breaking off pieces of meat from a dead wild deer. As soon as he was done, he gathered them all together in a small pot-like rock that he made. Once done, he suddenly placed his right hand aflame and started a fire from a small pile of wood that was beneath the pot.
After some time it was done and his mouth started drooling as he could smell the scent of cooked food that flooded through his nostrils. Before he could take a bite, however, he smelled an entirely different scent. It smelled of a wondrous lavender.
A rustling sound could be heard from a bush and out came a young white haired girl. She was 12 years old and had on a medium weight sweater that would keep her warm but not allow her to overheat. Her hair danced behind her as she shivered from an intense wind that hit her face.
Her eyes scanned the area quickly until they landed on the boy in the center who had his back towards her. She had a confused expression when she noticed him without a shirt. Wasn't he cold? Was he just like a certain 'friend' of hers? A devious idea entered her mind as she quietly crept up behind; she was going to spook him.
Just before she was able to scare him, she was completely caught off guard.
"I know you're there." The boy said abruptly, turning around while she fell back on her butt.
She now had an annoyed expression and scowled. "How did you know I was behind you? I know I made sure not to make any noise."
He merely touched his nose and spoke. "I could smell you the entire time."
"S-smell? Hey what are you trying to say?! That I smell bad?!" The girl yelled at him with a menacing glare.
He didn't seem to be affected by her glare. "No, sorry. That's not what I meant. What I meant is that I could smell an unfamiliar scent of lavender. You smell nice by the way." He told her without embarrassment.
She blushed but managed to keep herself composed. "I see..." She looked around once more for a sign of any adults but couldn't find any.
Confused, she asked him the question that was bothering her.
"Aren't you cold?"
"Huh it's cold?" Her eyes widened in shock. "I guess I didn't notice." The boy said with an all too calm voice while returning to watch his food.
'He didn't notice?! What the hell is he?!' The silver haired girl thought to herself.
"Is there something you need?" He suddenly spoke.
She shook her head. "No. I was just passing by since I'm on a job. Which reminds me, what are you doing out here? Seems to me like you're all on your own."
"Oh, well, I'm not really doing anything. I'm just looking for my father; he disappeared a few days ago..." He said with gloom in his voice.
"Hmm, I see. What's his name? If I happen to find him I'll tell him where you are, and vice versa." She told him as she couldn't believe she was actually being nice.
"...Igneel. His name was Igneel."
"Mm. Well I'll see you then." The girl began walking away.
"...wait." She stopped and looked back at him. "What's your name?"
"...Mirajane Strauss, or Mira for short. What about yours?"
The boy smiled slightly. "Natsu Dragneel."
"I'll see you around.." Mira said and left the clearing.
When she disappeared from his sight he frowned; his first company since his father mysteriously disappeared. Still, she did say they would see each other in some time, and he looked forward to that. Something about her intrigued him, he couldn't tell what it was however.
-A few hours later-
Natsu had fallen asleep atop a pile of snow after eating his meal. After his meal earlier, he had traveled a small distance before realizing that it was past dark. Even though he was searching for Igneel, Natsu knew he had to take his time instead of just frantically running around.
Thump!
"Guaahh! What the hell?" Natsu yelled as he woke up with his face in pain. When he looked up, he saw Mira towering over him with her arm outstretched. She just punched him.
"Great you're up." Mirajane said as if her punch never happened.
"Yeah, I am now." He groggily said. "What is it? Did you happen to find Igneel!?" He enthusiastically said along with a smile.
"No-" He sulked as he knew that was what he expected. "-sorry. I'm just here to tell you that, and that I'm leaving this place for good. Since I'm returning to my guild."
"Guild? Guild... what's a guild?" He honestly asked.
As for Mira, she felt like the world she grew up in was suddenly in chaos.
"S-seriously? You don't know what a guild is?" He shook his head. "A guild is a place where wizards joint together to take on jobs and to help each other grow stronger."
"Wow that sounds awesome! So you're a mage then." Natsu said happily.
"That's right. Wait, do you know magic?" She wondered.
"Yeah, I do. My father taught me it."
'Weird, he talks about his father but not his mother...' Mira thought. "Well how about this, you can come join my guild. Since you're looking for your father , the whole guild can keep a look out for him while they're out on a job."
"Wow really?!" She nodded. "Alright I'll join! Let's go!" Natsu shouted cheerfully as he started trekking towards an unknown part of the forest.
Mirajane couldn't help but crack a smile. His fiery personality seemed to spread a warm feeling. "You're going the wrong way Natsu!"
He quickly ran back and walked next to her smiling. Mira chuckled as they started heading towards the guild.
After some time Mira told him that they were going to have to take a train to get to the guild quicker. He agreed; unaware of a certain weakness he has since this was going to be his first train ride.
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Natsu was currently suffering in his seat. Since the second he set foot on the metal contraption he's been feeling pretty horrible. When Mira first saw his suffering expression, she started having a laughing fit.
"Uggh, I feel so horrible!" Natsu grumbled.
"Hahaha! What the hell is wrong with you?" Mirajane asked trying to control her laughter.
"Uggh, I don't know... this is the first time I've been on one of these things." He said referring to the train.
"Really? Wow, you must not know much about anything since you didn't even know what a guild was." She inferred.
"Urrrrr, well that's what... happens when you're raised in the forest, I suppose."
"Wait you were raised out there in the forest, like where I found you?"
"As far as I can remember." Natsu stated matter of factly.
Mirajane just sat there quietly and thought about everything she learned about him. Through the rest of the ride, no one spoke, not a single word. It was until the train stopped at their destination that the gleeful mood returned to Natsu.
"I'M REVIVED!" Natsu yelled as he, oddly enough, started kissing the ground; gaining the attention of everyone around them.
Mira hated all the attention they were receiving and lifted Natsu up by his ear as he yelped in surprise.
"Ouch ouch! What was that for?" He pouted as he rubbed his ear.
"You're acting like an idiot! Now stop acting like one and keep moving!" The demon spoke as she gave him a death glare.
"S-sorry..." Natsu said as he cowered in fear before her. "...so what is this town called?" He asked as they began walking.
"Magnolia. This is where my guild is located."
Natsu hummed in response and trekked on beside her. After about five minutes they finally arrived at a somewhat tall building with words neatly placed above it's entrance; obviously, it was its name.
"Fairy...Tail?"
Alright that's the prologue. Let me know how it turned out so I can add some more of that 'NaMi feeling' to it. R&R.
