Hey this is an old story that I had lying around. It's nothing special but I hope others can enjoy it. Constructive criticism is always welcome.

In this AU people are get soul marks like birthmarks around the time they're 13 and they get coloured in when they meet their soulmate.


She looked down at her hand, to the mark that had given her this wonderful new family. She didn't know which mark was more important to her at this point, the one on her hand, for everyone to see, or the on her side, hidden from view most of the time.

She didn't know when it had turned from its tea stain colour to this vibrant gold, which lifted her spirits so easily. She had met her soulmate during the end of her travels or when arriving at the guild. She didn't know exactly.

She thought of sharing it with Levy, after all she and the petite girl had shortly become the best of friends but didn't want to give any more ammunition for the girls to tease her. After all, if any Fairy Tail mages were to see the fiery heart on her skin, they would probably assume that Natsu was the one it represented. She didn't think so however. Natsu was a real friend and he could be sweet sometimes but he could never give her the romantic experience she craved. He was a great partner on missions and stood on equal terms with Levy in terms of attachment but he was too childish and lacked gentleness for her to consider him a good match for her.

She might share her thoughts with Levy eventually but for now, her inner turmoil would remain secret, denying any romantic connection with her newfound guildmate.