A Name Never Sounded So Sweet
A Fairy Tail Fanfiction, Happy x Charle Coupling
Characters are owned by Hiro Mashima

Author's Note: This might be a spoiler if you have not read the Edolas Arc yet. It might ruin it for you if you haven't reached chapter 176. This is most likely going to be a two parter, the first chapter in Happy's POV. Second chapter will be in Charle's. Anyways, enjoy reading!

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He admired him. Happy the Cat had always looked at his foster father, Natsu Dragoneel, with proud eyes. After all, Natsu, with the help of Lisanna, was the one who raised him from his egg and taught him everything he knew. He taught him the important things in life, such as speaking, controlling his wings, and how to use a fishing rod in order to catch delicious fish. He was Natsu's best friend and partner, and it was very rare to see one without the other. He would do anything for Natsu and always looked out for him.

When Lucy came into the picture, he immediately accepted her when he noticed that Natsu had grown a liking to her. After less than a week, the rosy haired boy had asked Lucy to make a team with him. It was so unexpected that Happy realized that this Lucy girl meant something, if she could make Natsu not want to work alone anymore. He wondered, from the bottom of his heart, if he would ever find a girl who was special enough to make him say things he never said before.

So on that fateful day, when he laid eyes on Charle for the first time, he couldn't stop the pounding of his heart as he saw the most beautiful feline he ever laid eyes on. None could compare to her soft, white fur and her well groomed tail that curled perfectly around her petite body.

He had never seen such a beautiful creature before, and Happy had his share of pretty kitties, who tried desperately to get his attention whenever he would go out with Natsu. They never succeeded in making him succumb to their charm, but Charle didn't even have to bat an eyelash to make his knees feel weak.

It was then decided that Happy would try his best to get Charle to notice him. He would try everyday to talk to her, try to spark up some kind of conversation to get her to open up to him. He would give her presents, try to share his fish, and would even go defend her whenever she was in danger. But no matter how hard he tried, she would never give him the time of day and always called him, 'Male Tomcat.'

This saddened him, but he refused to give up. After all, when would he ever find another girl who made him feel this way? He was starting to understand how Natsu felt, that feeling of always wanting to be near the person you like and try your best just to see them smile. Why else would Natsu visit Lucy almost every day and say stupid things that would make the cute blonde laugh? He only wished that Charle would laugh at his jokes, but it seemed that nothing could break her exterior. Still, he had to try.

So when the day came that the guild had suddenly been sucked into the Anima, he couldn't believe that Charle had already known about this inevitable attack. What's worse, he couldn't believe that this was all because of him and Charle. Why was it their faults that Fairy Tail had suddenly been swallowed up? What was the purpose of his existence? He couldn't believe what was happening, but he knew that he had to trust Charle. She was the only one who knew anything about Edras, and was the only person they could rely on. He just had to. After all she had become… his most important person.

During their adventures in Edras, Happy had seen many different sides of Charle. He had witnessed her intelligence (not that he didn't think she was smart) … her frustration… he had seen so many sides that he thought were impossible for Charle to portray. After all, she was always so cool and calm that it never occurred to him that Charle would also be carrying such heavy burdens in her heart.

So when Nadei revealed that their "mission" was to bring the Dragon Slayers to Edras, he watched for the first time Charle break down and cry. His heart had never hurt so much by watching the person he treasured most cry and look utterly helpless. He even felt tears slip from his eyes after hearing such horrible news. But he had to be strong... he knew and truly believe that Charle would never want to kill Wendy, just like how he would never lay a hand on Natsu. Why… how could they have the gall to use them like that?

"WE ARE NOT YOUR PUPPETS! WE ARE MAGES OF FAIRY TAIL!"

He had no idea what possessed him to say that. It was the first time that Happy had shown courage and bravely stand up. He could no longer depend on Natsu to be his protector. He had to be brave and stand his ground for he was a part of Fairy Tail. He would not let anyone hurt Natsu or his friends, and he definitely would not let anyone hurt Charle.

"H-Happy…"

He couldn't help feel his heart grow warmer when he heard the female speak his name for the first time. He never realized how sweet his name could sound, coming from her lips, and it made him even determined to save Fairy Tail. He would bring her back to Wendy, and he would never let a tear drop from her eyes ever again.