Hey guys! So this is kinda a fairy tales AU in the Fairytail world. All of these chapters and stories will be a different fairy tale story that happens (somewhat) to the Fairytail characters. A lot of them will be romance, but some of them will just be cute friendship fluff! They will all be connected, kinda like a story. Pairings include NaLu, Gruvia, Jerza, GaLe, Miraxus, RoWen, and others!
First up, Little Mermaid featuring Natsu and Lucy!
And I don't own Fairytail OR the rights to any of the fairy tales...
Chapter One: Kiss the Girl
Lucy had lost her voice.
No, she hadn't worn it out from shouting at Natsu and Happy, thought that wasn't farfetched. She had literally lost it. The evil mage, who she, Happy, and Natsu were hired to defeat, had cast a spell on her, rendering her completely speechless.
Natsu had beaten the crap outta him and they had handed him over to the authorities, but the damage was done. The mage wouldn't reverse the spell and had just laughed at them.
"I'm sure Levy or Mira could figure something out," Natsu consoled her.
"And if not, then I think this is better anyways!" The flying blue cat chimed in.
Lucy, unable to chastise him without her voice, just glared. They had known that this was a possibility going in. After all, they were hired to take down the mage who had been stealing voices.
The mayor of the town, who had hired them, looked at her sympathetically. "The people in the town who had gotten their voice stolen found that the spell wore off in three weeks. Though, I'm sure a guild of mages could find a way to break it before then!" He handed her the rest of their reward, after the proper amount had been deducted due to Natus's destructive nature. Luckily, it hadn't been bad this time.
"Yea, Luce! I'm sure we can! I'm all fired up now! Come on!" Natsu grabbed her hand and dragged her out of the mayor's office. Lucy turned and waved 'bye' to the mayor.
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Levy and Lucy were sitting at a table in the guild, pouring through books, trying to find information on the voice-stealing magic and how to combat it.
Mira approached them, skirting around the brawl in the center of the guild that Natsu and Gray had started. "Any luck?" She asked, as she set down tea for the two.
Levy shook her head, staring at her book. "Not yet. But I know we can find something soon. After all, voice-stealing magic isn't exactly super secretive."
Lucy tapped both of them in excitement and shoved her book under their noses.
"You found something!" They both exclaimed.
Levy snatched the book out of her hands and began to read out loud. "Magic type: Beluga Sevruga. Also known as the voice-stealing magic. Usually a secondary magic for a mage to use for bigger spells. Rendering their opponent or unsuspecting victims speechless can open them up for other types of magic." Levy perked up, "Look! It says that the voice is restored in three weeks or by true love's kiss."
Mira giggled, "How romantic! Come out with it Lucy, who's your true love?" The two girls could already see the scheming happening in Mira's mind.
Lucy shook her head quickly and gestured back to the book.
Levy looked down, "Wait, there is more. It says here that the kiss can't just be to get rid of the curse. The true love has to be unaware of the restorative properties of the kiss, otherwise it won't work. Huh, that's weird."
"And so romantic! We just have to get Natsu to kiss you and then. . ." She was cut off by Lucy shoving a piece of paper with words printed on it into her face.
"'I'm not in love with Natsu! Or anyone!'" Mira read.
Levy giggled, "I think you're in denial Lu-chan. Everyone can see it. You two are so in love with each other. I've heard how you talk about him."
Lucy blushed and started writing furiously. Levy leaned over her shoulder and read it to Mira. "'I told you those things in confidence! And just cause I might find him attractive doesn't mean I'm in love with him! Plus I don't think he even notices me as anything other than a friend.'"
Mira clapped her hands together, "Well, then we will just have to fix that!" She started to walk off with a wicked gleam in her eye.
Lucy was frantically shaking her head no and tried to grab Mira to restrain her, but ended up getting caught in the bench of the table and falling on the ground, causing her to loose grip. From the ground, she flashed pleading brown eyes at Levy, who just sighed and went to chase Mira down to convince her otherwise.
Not wanting to be around in case havoc began, Lucy used this moment to make an escape.
Five minutes later, she was walking dejectedly along the river, Plue cuddled up in her arms. She didn't even have the energy to walk along the river's edge like normal.
"Are you alright, Lucy?" came from the men in the boat that normally passed her on her way home. She just waved at them, not even bothering to turn her head.
I can't communicate with anyone… How am I going to be able to do anything in these next three weeks! It would be dangerous to go on jobs and not be able to talk… I can't imagine fighting without my voice to communicate with my team or save them if they are about to be captured. It's annoying to write everything! I can't do anything any more…
She stomped up the stairs to her apartment and plopped down on her bed, flopping her head into her arms in exasperation. Tears started trickling down her cheeks as she continued to wallow in her voice-less situation. She could feel Plue pushing against the bed, trying to get her attention and to sooth her.
"Luce?"
She felt the bed dip as Natsu sat down beside her. A warm hand was placed on her back.
"I saw you leave the guild in a hurry. Are you okay?"
In her moment of weakness, she sat up, buried her face in Natsu's chest, and started sobbing, her head shaking 'no.' Nastu froze, not sure what to do for a moment, and then his arm was around her, his hand in her hair trying to give her some comfort.
"Shhh… it will be okay, everything will turn out okay," his concerned voice ringing over her sobs.
She pushed back from him, frantically shaking her head 'no,' and then her mouth opened as she tried to tell him how desperate she was feeling. But to no avail, which started her sobs anew, her hands coming to cover her face.
"Lucy…" His arms were around her again and she leaned into him for support.
The sat like that for a while, Lucy quietly sobbing and Natsu's arms around her, keeping her grounded.
Soon, her sobs subsided but she made no move to escape Natsu's arms. He felt something tugging on his leg, and saw Plue staring up worriedly.
"Don't worry, little guy. Lucy will be all right. She just needs some time."
Plue tumbled backward and then started dancing, his little body moving to nonexistent music. Natsu stared at him for a second, and then his face broke out into a grin.
"That's it Plue! Lucy, come on," he pulled her up, his arm still around her, and moved them to the center of the room. Lucy looked up at him questioningly, tears still shining on her face like fallen stars.
"We can just dance! You don't need to be able to talk. Besides, I'm your best friend. I can practically read your mind." He took three steps across the room to her desk and started the music lacrima. Soft music drifted from the device as Natsu walked back to her and took her into his arms, just like she had taught him.
They began to move with the music, Natsu leading the still upset girl. Soon, he had her silently giggling at his attempt to turn her and do tricks. His fake-serious face had her smiling and his touch sent tingles down her skin. She poured out all her frustration into the dance and let her worries drift away.
Her head drifted onto his shoulder, as she leaned into him for support.
As long as I have Natsu, it doesn't matter if I can't do anything. He always takes care of me.
Her eyes widened at this, and she looked up at him to find him studying her. Their eyes met and their faces drifted closer.
Then Lucy silent-squealed and jumped away from him. She looked down at her feet, blushing. I was going to kiss him! But I don't love him? Do I love him? Does he love me? Would it have cured me? She shook her head at all the confusing thoughts and then looked back up to meet Natsu's questioning eyes.
She huffed and walked to her desk to grab paper. She scribbled "I'm going to take a bath" and then shoved it in his face.
Immediately regretting her harshness, she snatched it back out of his hands and then added "Thank you for dancing with me, it really made me feel a lot better" and gently setting it back in his hands.
The infectious grin spread across his face. "Anytime, Lucy. Want me to stick around?"
She put a hand on her hip and glared at him. He could almost hear her voice calling him a perv and kicking him out of her apartment.
He laughed and then headed for the window, jumping out of it after he waved goodbye at her.
She sighed, both relieved and sad that he was gone.
What just happened?
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Lucy was sitting at her usual table, reading, when Natsu ran up to her and snatched her hand.
"Come on, come on! Mira said that there is a surprise for us by the river! We have to go see!"
Lucy balked at this, digging in her feet. Natsu, feeling the restraint, stopped for once. He had been more conscious about Lucy's body language since she had lost her voice.
He turned to look at her, his hand still in hers and his onxy eyes questioning. "Come on, Lucy. It won't be a bad surprise. Mira isn't like that! It's probably food." Still seeing her hesitation, he grinned at her, "She probably wants to cheer you up! After all, you've been mopey since you lost your voice."
He turned with that, taking off again only at a much slower pace. Natsu missed Lucy's eye roll; she knew something was up. But she still allowed her best friend to drag her across town to the river's edge.
"Somewhere along here… I wonder what we are looking for!"
Probably something gaudy and romantic… knowing Mira's match-making tendencies. Lucy's eyes rolled, but she continued to help him search.
Right as the sun was setting, they came across a clearing. A picnic blanket and a basket filled with food was set by the river. Natsu, jumping at the sight of food, dashed to the basket and opened it.
"Lucy, look! It's all my favorite food! And yours too! Look, there is even a vanilla milkshake, your favorite!"
Lucy, perking up at the sound of ice cream, ignored her previous hesitations. She crossed the clearing and joined Natsu on the blanket as he spread out the food. She couldn't help but grin at the spread of food and the peaceful environment. She had been so stressed about not having a voice recently that she had forgotten how to relax!
They ate and Natsu chatted, telling her about Happy's latest attempt to woo Carla, his latest fight with Gray, and a new job he had heard was coming in and would be perfect for them. She just took it all in; Natsu had the ability to make her not mind that she was unable to talk.
The sun had disappeared over the horizon, and soon the fireflies came out to play.
"Luce, look! There is a music lacrama in here. Mira attached a note to it."
Lucy leaned over his shoulder and saw 'Enjoy!' with a small heart in Mira's neat handwriting. Warning signals went off in her head, but Natsu had already started it going and was pulling her off the blanket.
"Let's dance again!"
He pulled her into his arms and began to lead her. The track was wordless; the music washed over them.
Or so she thought.
Soon Mira's lovely voice rang out with the music.
There you see her, sitting there across the way
She don't got a lot to say, but there's something about her
And you don't know why, but you're dying to try,
You wanna kiss the girl.
Lucy's head snapped to the lacrima. She knew exactly what was up. Her first instinct was to pull away from Natsu's grasp, but his arms tightened around her.
Yes, you want her, look at her, you know you do.
Possible she wants you, too. There is one way to ask her.
It don't take a word, not a single word,
Go on and kiss the girl.
Natsu's hands were igniting tingles on her bare arms. She was sure the blush on her face was evident. I don't know if he loves me yet! What is Mira doing?!
Sha la la la la la, my oh my
Look like the boy too shy,
Ain't gonna kiss the girl
Sha la la la la la, ain't that sad?
Ain't a shame, too bad, he gonna miss the girl.
Nastu laughed out loud, "Mira sure wrote a funny song. You know, she told me that she writes all her songs about people. I wonder who this one is about?" Lucy huffed 'I know exactly'
Sha la la la la la, float a long
And listen to the song,
The song say kiss the girl
Sha la la la la la, music play
Do what the music say.
You gotta kiss the girl
His gaze was suddenly smoldering her, his arms tighter around her. He had pulled her out of the usual traditional ballroom grip and into his arms; they were wound around her waist and hers were around her neck. They were back in the same position that had scared Lucy last time they had danced.
You've gotta kiss the girl
You've gotta kiss the girl!
She took a deep breath and met his eyes. She could see the same thing that had been there the other night. Her goofy best friend had melted away to reveal an extremely attractive man, whose eyes revealed that she meant the world to him.
You've gotta kiss the girl!
He drew closer, their noses brushing and breath mingling. Lucy could feel the butterflies in her stomach and the intensity of his fingers on her waist. One of his hands came up to brush a strand of hair behind her ear, and followed the line of her jaw to encase the back of her head and pull her closer.
Go on and kiss the girl!
His eyes were boring into her, the intensity causing tingles to run down her spine. As the music reached a crescendo, Natsu's lips questioningly brushed against hers. She gasped in response, her eyes shooting open, and then melting shut as she sunk more into the kiss. His hand on the back of her neck tilted her head up more, deepening the kiss.
As the music faded away, they pulled apart, Natsu resting his forehead on hers, his arm still around her and hand still tenderly holding the back of her neck.
"Natsu…" her timid voice sighed.
Natsu smiled at her, lost in the depths of her chocolate brown eyes.
Then his eyes shot open wide. "You got your voice back!" he exclaimed in excitement.
Lucy squealed, "I did! Natsu, I can talk again!"
He picked her up by her waist and spun her around, his wide grin splitting his face. Her laugh rang out through the grove.
Natsu brought her down slowly, pulled her into his arms, and kissed her once again. "I missed your voice."
Lucy leaned her head against his chest, snuggling into the warmth of his arms.
His breath tickled her forehead, "So true love's kiss, huh?"
Lucy stiffened and pulled back, looking up at him. "How did you know?"
"I overheard Mira and Levy when you were talking to them. Dragon Slayer ears, remember?" He grinned at her.
Lucy stuttered, "But… if you knew, then it shouldn't have worked! The book said that the true love couldn't just kiss me to take away the curse."
Natsu's hand came up to her cheek. "But I wasn't. I wanted to kiss you because… well, like the spell said: I love you."
Lucy's heart jumped to her throat, the butterflies fluttering away. She leaned up and pressed a chaste kiss to his lips. "I love you too, doofus."
Natsu grinned at her, "Now come on! We have to go tell everyone that your voice is back!"
They rushed to pack up the picnic stuff and his fingers intertwined with hers.
They rushed out of the grove, Lucy laughing.
"Let's go on another adventure!"
Thank you for reading, and please let me know what you think! Not 100% sure what is coming next, but some of my ideas are Beauty and the Beast (Gajeel and Levy), Frozen (Juvia and Gray), and a couple other ones! If you have some ideas or requests, please drop me a review or a PM and let me know!
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If you keep on believing, the dream that you wish will come true,
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