Jambo Fellow readers.

I LIIIIIVVVEEE!

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Chapter 1

Elevated heart rate, flushed cheeks, difficulty speaking, and shortness of breath.

No doubt about it, she had all the symptoms.

Lucy Heartfilia, was excited.

You might wonder why, which is understandable, and if you were to ask her in the simplest terms, she would answer you in a similar fashion. Today was the first day of the school year.

Now most people who have attended school for any period of time do not view this day as one that is worthy of such emotion, and Lucy was typically one of those in that group. In fact, the 17-year-old senior had done her best to skip a grade for the soul purpose of having one less 'first day' to endure.

She hadn't succeeded in that endeavor, a detail that caused her great depression for many weeks upon her realization of it.

School was horrible, the hours were too many, the teachers too strict and boring, (honestly there had to be a way to teach history, science, and literature that didn't put you to sleep), and all of her class mates were rich, air headed, snobs.

Of course, that was her old school, Sabertooth High, a rather exclusive private school. Her new school was Fairy-Tail High, another private school, but much more accepting, and she already had friends there.

The young blonde had met Levy McGarden on a Tuesday about halfway through the last school year at the public library. It had been sheer coincidence, though they preferred to call it fate, that Lucy had wanted to reread 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians', and couldn't find her copy of The 'Lightning Thief,' at the same time that Levy found herself in a similar situation, the exact same situation to be honest.

It was also a coincidence that the library only had one copy that wasn't being borrowed at that time, and that the two girls reached for it at the same time. So far this sounds like a sappy romantic novel of a story, but don't worry, it gets better.

When the blonde and the bluenette grabbed the book at the same time, they immediately sent each other glares, each silently telling the other to back off, this book was their's. The glaring didn't last long, as it grew, quite quickly, into a physical fight, both of them trying to get the book without tearing it.

They were interrupted by the librarian's, rather loud, order for silence. And anyone who had seen that woman angry before, no matter how long ago it was, still suffered nightmares.

The once passionate war over the book ended with the two 'bitter' enemies hugging each other as if their lives depended on it.

It was Levy who suggested to the busty blonde that they call a truce and simply read the book together in the library, and it was Lucy who quickly, and whole heartedly, agreed with the petite bluenette's idea.

They found a corner of the building, that was as far away from the librarian as they could get, with a few chairs, and sat down. Levy was holding the book when they got there, so she started reading it, out loud, to Lucy.

It was when they got to the description of Mrs. Dodds transformation into the fury Alecto, that they got off track with the reading, and by off track, I mean completely forgot about it.

For it was at this time that Lucy made the comment, "Still not as scary as my algebra teacher was."

After Levy's (unnecessarily long, in Lucy's opinion,) giggle fit died down, the blonde went on to explain how her calculus teacher for this year, a man named Jose Porla, was an extreme creep, with to slick hair, unwavering eyes, so long as they were focused on something below your neck, and an oil slick voice that he seemed to think was charming. Just thinking about him sent shivers down Lucy's spine, and Levy wondered aloud how he managed to get a teaching position at Sabertooth, which was an all girl school.

Needless to say, once they were done talking about Math teachers, they got on to the subject of math itself, and how they hated it. That discussion obviously lead to the topic of school in general and… Well you get the idea.

By the end of the three hours that they had spent in the library, they had read three chapters of the book, discussed their school preferences, exchanged phone numbers, and swore on everything that they held dear to meet again the following Friday.

Those meetings were instantly made into a weekly endeavor, and the two eagerly awaited each Tuesday and Friday for them.

It was on their third get together that Lucy met Erza Scarlet.

Levy had brought Erza so that she could introduce Lucy to some of her friends from school, a gesture that Lucy wished she could return. Erza Scarlet was a very mature looking girl, she appeared to be at least 18, with an athletic build, a kind face with brown eyes, and long hair whose color matched her name.

Lucy stared at her friends' hair for a while after meeting Erza, wondering if every one who went to Fairy-Tail High had an exotic hair color like those. She knew that Hishui, a Sabertooth High student who Lucy had seen but never actually met, had green hair, but other than that she had never even heard of someone with blue, or scarlet hair.

Erza told the young blonde that there were many people with strange hair colors at Fairy-Tail High, from blue, to green, purple, and pink. She also found out that Levy hadn't stopped talking about her for a week, which caused her cheeks to take on a light pink shade themselves.

The three friends spoke for a little as they made their way to the same corner of the library that they always claimed for themselves, on the way there Lucy saw that Erza had picked up some books of her own. By the time they arrived and sat down, the redhead had a whole shelf's worth of books in her arms, she then proceeded to set them down beside her chair and leaf through them, as Lucy and Levy continued reading from where they had left off last week.

It became customary, for most meetings afterwards, for Levy to bring other friends from her school, by her doing this, Lucy met many interesting characters.

There was Cana Alberona, the brunette with the alcohol obsession. Lucy knew she was in for a strange experience when she showed up with Levy, the top of her school uniform unbuttoned revealing the blue bikini top that she was wearing instead of a bra, and a bottle of beer in her hand.

Even though the legal drinking age in Fiore was 15, alcohol still wasn't allowed in the library, a fact which lead to a battle of epic proportions between the semi-drunk teen and the stoic librarian, that was the first time anyone stood up to the domineering woman and walked away without any emotional scars, though when Lucy asked Cana about it later the brunette claimed to have no knowledge of the incident, causing the blonde girl to assume that she had simply been black-out drunk, thus sparing her the experience.

Next, Levy brought Juvia Lockser, the bluenette with deep blue eyes, and possible mental issues, why else would she refer to herself in the third person, and she might have called Lucy "Love Rival" when they first met, Lucy wasn't sure because Juvia had mumbled it.

Then there was Mirajane and Lisanna Strauss, the two white haired sisters. Mirajane, who insisted that Lucy call her Mira, was a beautiful woman who appeared to be the same age as Erza, she kept her hair long and flowing, down to about her mid-back, with her bangs gathered up in a small pony tail. Lisanna, who was about the same age as Lucy, had her hair short, in a pixie-cut, but in all other ways looked almost exactly like Mira.

Lastly, and possibly Lucy's favorite, Levy brought the young bluenette, Wendy Dragneel. The thirteen-year-old girl was the cutest human that Lucy had ever seen, her hair a darker shade of blue than Levy's or Juvia's, waist long and done up in two pig-tails, and her eyes a dark brown, with a cheerful smile that never quite left her face.

Honestly, Lucy thought that she was cuter than a lost puppy.

Everyone who Levy brought shared the same habits as Erza, at least when it came to reading different books While Levy and Lucy continued their story. But while they did look at books in a similar fashion to the others in Fairy-Tail High, their reading material varied from person to person.

Wendy for example, read books about the human body, how it functioned and how to take proper care of it, these books went way over Lucy's head and she often wondered just how high the young bluenette's reading level was. It was pretty obvious that she wanted to be a doctor from her not only reading the current health books, but also books on the history of medicine.

Mira and Lisanna both read romance novels, though there was still a difference in their genres, while the younger sister read from cute little fluffy stories that Lucy found herself enjoying on occasion, the elder read ones that had much more…shall we say…adult themes.

Lucy couldn't even look at the covers of those books without blushing heavily.

Juvia had, by far, the largest variety of books that she would read. The bluenette would read everything from romance novels, to books about marine biology, to books about the weather and how it worked, and finally, spy novels. Lucy could have sworn that she saw her read a book that gave tips on how to stalk someone as well, but she figured that it was just a hallucination, the fact that the name of the author had been "Juvia Lockser" only served to solidify this theory.

Cana…well Cana never really read anything, whenever she came the booze lover would just lounge across the third chair in the corner and would either sleep (while snoring rather loudly), listen intently, or make ridiculous jokes about the story that were only funny if you were at least buzzed.

Levy didn't invite her very often.

Erza had the strangest combination in Lucy's opinion, the first day that she came and gathered her books the blonde saw that they were almost all history books, more specifically about the history of weapons. Every thing from maces and swords to spears and lances (Lucy didn't even know that there was a difference). The red head would pour over the pictures, practically salivating while she complimented the designs like a fashion expert, occasionally giving some not-so good reviews.

The few that weren't exclusively about sharp objects were cookbooks. Erza really did drool while reading these, especially the one titled "Ultimate Strawberry". Lucy glanced at the book over Erza's shoulder and nearly gagged at the recipes. It wasn't the strawberry shortcakes or pies that caused this, it was the recipe for pickle strawberry salad, the young blonde couldn't understand how anyone could possibly try that, but it seemed to be the one the redhead was staring at most intently. At the end of the first day, after they had said their goodbyes, Erza declared she had to rush to the store for the ingredients for a strawberry glazed meatloaf.

Lucy never heard what the results of that were, though she wasn't sure if that was due to an epic, and embarrassing failure, or simply not wanting to share the 'masterpiece'.

With all these new and eccentric people around her, Lucy felt that her life was about to get a whole lot better.

After two months with the girls of Fairy-Tail High Lucy had made up her mind that she wanted to attend, and was determined to convince her father that it was acceptable idea.

Jude Heartfilia was a powerful business man, as the owner of the Love and Lucky bank (second largest in the country, just barely beat out by Crocus National) he obviously had very few money troubles, in fact, he had wanted to send Lucy to a private school in Alverez, the country across the sea from Fiore, but she had refused to leave the continent, plus she had been born in Magnolia, and that was where they had lived when her mother Layla was alive, and thus, home to Lucy's fondest memories.

Lucy was 8 when her mother was killed in an accident. Her father had then moved them out of Magnolia, and into the mansion he had built in Konzern, where he became more than a little distant for the next few years.

It wasn't until high school, when he had insisted Lucy go to a school instead of just being taught by her tutors, that she had returned to the town she was born in. Jude had also stated that he wanted her to get some experience living on her own, so she had said that she could live in Magnolia and rent an apartment. He agreed and it was set up so that she would have a monthly allowance and a maid, since she couldn't legally live alone.

Ironically enough, it was after she had moved out that she and her father had become closer, since he called her at least once a week to see how she was doing. They would spend anywhere from 20 minutes to 2 hours simply talking comfortably about each others weeks.

Which was a very good opportunity for her to try to convince him to let her transfer.

She had her argument all planned out. While Sabertooth was an exclusive private school, Fairy-Tail was also a private school, it was just more down to earth, their academic record was just as good as Saber's, in fact better in some cases. Fairy-Tail was actually closer to the apartment she lived in, and therefore more convenient than Saber, it was just in the other direction.

All her arguments may as well have landed on deaf ears. He turned down every request, and every reason, no matter how sound it may be. Because there was one detail, that no matter what it was up against, beat the competition hands down.

Boys.

The true enemy to her enrollment at Fairy-Tail, though she wasn't certain as to why. Her father would say that they would be a distraction to her, but Virgo, the brown haired maid who lived with her as a guardian, would say that he was simply being overprotective.

The end result was the same so Lucy didn't really care why it was. She was too busy sulking, and hoping for a way to convince Jude to let her transfer.

Her prayers were answered a few months later at the beginning of the summer, when Jose Porla was found guilty of sexual harassment.

The man was creepy and perverted enough when sober, but one day, during the last month of classes he had also been drunk. One thing lead to another, and he ended up getting kicked in his special place in front of the whole assembly (for good reason). After a hectic week, everything blew over, and the school had undergone management changes. It was also announced that Sabertooth High would become a coed school the following year.

Not really what she had hoped for, but she would take what she got. If she got into Fairy-Tail, it would be worth the nightmares.

The young blonde had stopped pestering her father every week so as not to annoy and have him simply, and immediately, hang up on her, opting to let the calls end like that once a month instead.

So by the next time her father called she had planned out how to guarantee her enrollment to the other high-school.

When they had reached the point where the blonde would usually start to beg her father, she, knowing that he was a very busy man and wouldn't have heard, told him about the recent developments at Saber, almost offhandedly. However, before she could start "phase 2", the part where she tried for the final time to convince him that she could attend the now infamous (in Jude's opinion) Fairy-Tail High, he hung up.

Without one word.

Lucy spent the next week in her bedroom, mourning the loss of her chance to attend the same school as her friends. She left only to go to school, (due to Virgo using something just shy of deadly force) and to see Levy at the library.

On the seventh day of her depression, she received a letter from her father. She almost didn't read it just to spite him, but after five or six minutes, curiosity got the best of her and she hesitantly tore open the envelope to find four sheets of paper inside. The first one covered in Jude's neat, practiced handwriting.

Dear Lucy,

It has come to my attention that the school that you are currently attending, Sabertooth High, has been involved in nothing short of a scandal in the past few weeks. The news reports say that a teacher has been accused, and found guilty of, sexual harassment.

They are even going so far as to show a short video on their websites that depicts a Mr. Jose Porla attempting to force himself on a senior from this year, only to fail after the young lady delivered a powerful, and well deserved, blow to his person.

As a result of all the media attention, the school has changed the members of its management staff, and has announced that in the next school year, Sabertooth High shall become a coed establishment.

Due to these events I do not feel that I can allow you to continue to attend this school for your final year. You are a Heartfilia, and cannot be involved with places such reputation.

Fortunately, I have found another school in Magnolia that will be suitable for your education needs.

It is called Fairy-Tail High, and upon my research into the school I have found that it has a history of students with admirable academic records, and is not too far from your apartment. The campus is clean, if a bit aged, and orderly and the principal, Mr. Makarov Dreyer, is actually an old friend of your mother's.

I have been in contact with him and have obtained the necessary paperwork, please find enclosed the application for Fairy-Tail High. Remembering that this is a coed school, I will understand if you do not wish to attend, since you are accustomed to all-girl organizations.

As such I have also included an application for Spriggan-Academy in Alverez for your consideration. You may choose whichever you are more comfortable with.

I trust that you will make a sound decision.

Sincerely, Jude Heartfilia.

Lucy, while nearly bursting with joy that her father had finally given her permission to go to Fairy-Tail High, was beside herself with indignation that he not only tried to pass it of as his idea, but had the gall to suggest that she go to another school across the sea.

Upon reading the second page of the letter however, her irritation quickly turned to amusement.

P.S.

Just because I am supposed to be the adult in our relationship, doesn't mean I can't be a sore Loser. Better keep those grades up.

You Win.

And that is the story of how Lucy Heartfilia ended up in front of a school, wearing a new uniform, standing beside a short Bluenette, who was assigned to be her guide in these early days, reading the name of the school out loud with something akin to awe in her voice.

"Fairy-Tail High."

Shhhh… Can you hear it?

The sound of many an upset fan furiously typing to point out that Virgo has Pink hair? As if I don't know that. I did that on purpose, you'll see why later.

Anyways…

Finally!

Literally months after I promised to write another story, I give you a rather short chapter.

I have no excuse other than writers block. I starter writing almost the same day that I uploaded the last chapter of "MotP, VftF".

I can only hope that this near eternal wait for chapters isn't going to be the norm for this story, I have to many that I want to do, and I don't want to try to do them all at once.

This was just a brief character intro (which is so hard for me to do!) of the girls, the guys will start next chapter, and the story Itself will be even later on, I'm in the setup stages right now, so bear with me please.

Badaaye- Duma

Edited 08/2016