Risenfromash: I am drawn to stories of the chaste love between young people whether they are grade schoolers or those coming of age. I am also drawn to romantic couples that defy societal norms believing that the heart does not observe the rules our various cultures put upon it. Given that tendency within myself, it's little wonder that I was immediately drawn to the odd chemistry between Wendy and Mest in the Tenrou Island Arc.
This story is a series of letters between the two of them that starts after the Grand Magic Games. To best understand where I'm coming from be aware that I try to stick relatively close to the manga cannon. I watch the anime, but skipped the Starry Night Arc so if there was interaction between Mest/Doranbolt and Wendy during it I am unaware. If it makes you uncomfortable to think of a mutual attraction between an underage youth and an adult you may want to find another story or you could read it and risk realizing that stranger things have happened than an honest to goodness loving and respectful relationship between two people in different stages of life.
Letter 1:
My Dearest Mest,
I realize that this letter may be a bit of a surprise to you, but I have a break between jobs today while Carla is off on a date with Happy, so I finally have a moment to sit down and thank you for visiting me while I was in the hospital during the Grand Magic Games. I wanted you to know how delighted it made me to hear that you stopped by. I've been eager to see you again, but a little nervous, too. It's sometimes hard to remember that for everyone else seven years has passed, when for me it's only been a few months. I was worried that perhaps you had forgotten about me, but it would appear that is not the case and that makes me extremely happy. However, I would have preferred to have you wake me up when you visited rather than simply hearing from Porlyusica that you visited.
Were you able to watch any of the Games? I watched some on the lacrimavision, but I missed most of it, what with everything else that was going on. I heard that Wizards Weekly is selling a 'Best of the Games' video featuring some of the most epic fights. I heard that Laxus' fight against Raven Tail was a real nail biter since no one could see what was actually happening. Maybe some time we could get together and watch it. At the very least you should not be shy about stopping by Fairy Tail when you are in the area as I know everyone would be happy to see you.
Do you mind that I still call you 'Mest'? I know it isn't your real name, but I can't seem to help myself. It is a good name and I think it suits you and as it was the first name I knew you by I fear that it has kind of stuck with me, but I would never want to do something to upset you, so if you want me to call you 'Doranbolt' or 'Mr. Councilman' I shall. What is your official title, again? Isn't it Mage Knight or something? I could call you 'Sir Mest' if you wanted… I suppose. Though, I would prefer 'Mest' or 'Mr. Mest', I will respect your wishes on the subject.
Sincerely,
Wendy Marvell