Disclaimer: I don't own Fairy Tail or any of it's characters, only the plot and some characters.
Chapter 1: Where I Find You
The rays of the sun filtered through the leaves of the large tree shining down upon a sleeping form with long silvery hair. She groaned shifting around in her sleeping bag. She eventually sat up and stretched hugely fighting off a yawn.
"Ugh," she blearily looked around the forest she was currently in. "Oh right...I'm not home." She brushed a hand through her long locks, wincing as she hit some snarls. "Who knew getting to Magnolia would be so tough." She rose from the ground, stretching out her sore muscles.
She shuffled away from her makeshift campsite, towards where she could feel water flowing. She swore lightly as she made it to the small river, she'd forgotten her water pot.
As she turned around she felt an aura near her and ducked behind a bush quickly. She saw a slender figure come out a few yards away, and squat at the waters edge. He wore a traveling cloak with the hood up.
'Crap, how did I not sense this guy before now?' She thought to herself trying to steady her breathing. 'Oh no, what if he's a bandit?!' Her eyes went wide open, her hands glowed a soft green a small magic circle appearing beneath her. 'I'll just have to get the jump on him.'
"I know you're there," he said suddenly causing her heart to jump into her throat. "Behind the bushes, there's no need to be afraid." He was so calm, it unnerved her.
"How do I know it's not a trick?" She called to his back, it was really freaky knowing he knew she was there even though he hadn't so much as looked this way.
He didn't respond, he just sat there motionless. 'What's his game?' She wondered as her fists suddenly engulfed in flames. She sighed there was nothing she could do now except attack. She jumped quickly from the bushes her fists raised, a yell caught in her throat as he turned suddenly avoiding her attack sending her straight into the river.
It was such a shock she gasped as she hit the water, taking in a mouthful of water. 'Shit!' She thought as she began to thrash.
"Why not just sit up?" His voice was distorted, but she could hear the amusement in it. She could feel her cheeks heating up as she sat up quickly and spat the water out, hacking. He offered his hand to her, she stared red faced into his hazel eyes. Reluctantly she took his offered hand. "That was a pretty good show."
"Bastard," she muttered as she sat on the bank, shivering just slightly.
"Here why don't you take this, it's warmer than what you have on now." He offered her his cloak, she looked down at her outfit, which was a light purple tank top and knee length shorts.
"Nah," she waved off his cloak as her body began to steam slightly. "I'll be dry in no time."
"So do you go around attacking innocent people all the time?" He asked with a chuckle.
"No!" She felt her face get hot again. "I couldn't be sure you weren't a bandit, what with the cloak and all."
"Oh that's usually because people can be-" he stopped short. "Let's just say less than understanding when it comes to me."
"Why you look like an average guy," she leaned back on her hands. "My names Lexi by the way, Lexi Violet."
"Melchior Solr," he said extending a hand.
"Unique name," she smiled at him. She noticed now that his hair was brown, but if he turned into the right light there was a hint of red. "I honestly don't know why I pegged you as a threat...maybe your cloak is to blame." She shook her head a smile on her face. "So Melchior," she said testing the name. "Where you headed?"
"Anywhere, everywhere...no where," he shrugged. Lexi sighed crossing her arms. "Why do you ask?"
"Well I'm heading to Magnolia," she said with a friendly tone. "And I'm not too sure-"
"I've been there once, in passing." He said.
"Oh!" Her face lit up in a bright smile. "Why don't you come with and show me the way."
He looked hesitant, which caused Lexi to frown.
"It would be nice to have someone who knows the city," she said in a slightly pleading voice. Melchior stared at her intently, reading between the lines of what she was saying.
He gave a sigh and shook his head slightly. When he looked back he noticed her fiery eyes were set in a pout, reminding him of a puppy.
"I'll go," she gave a delighted squeal. "As long as you promise not to jump any more strangers." She blushed at this and turned away with a groan.
"I won't live that down will I?" She asked to which he chuckled in answer. "I have to go pick up my camp." She stomped away lightly.
Melchior followed her at a slight distance, a small smirk on his face as she seemed to mumble to herself.
She dropped to her knees in her campsite and started rolling up the sleeping bag. "How far is it to Magnolia?" She asked as she slipped the sleeping bag into its place on her bag.
"Well which way were you heading?" He asked, a surprised look passing over his features as she pointed in the direction she was heading. "Well for starters, that's the wrong way."
"What?" She stared back at him her eyes wide, pink dusting her cheeks.
"From where we are now, it'll take about half a day to get somewhere to find a carriage for hire." He sighed shaking his head slightly as she hauled herself off the ground, supplies in her bag.
"Ok," she sighed defeated. "Lead the way."
xX Xx
Lexi had tear tracks running down her face as she and Melchior got into the carriage.
"That was everything I had," she said in a wavering voice.
"Well do you want to get there or not?" He asked with a roll of his eyes at her dramatics.
"Yeah." She sighed defeated, her tears drying up. "So you were pretty vague on where you were going, any reason why?"
"I go place to place, I have no real place I belong," he said it in such an offhand manner she cocked her head at him.
"Why?" She noticed the hesitation. "Um it's ok if you don't answer...I mean we just met."
"Why Magnolia?"
"What?" She jolted, blushing slightly.
"Why are you going to Magnolia?" He asked softly.
"I'm looking for a friend of mine," Lexi's eyes turned sad. "I just heard word a few months ago that he had returned after vanishing for seven years."
"That's a long time," he noted. "Are you sure you will even recognize him?"
"Well I've been following his guild since I first seen him in Sorcer Weekly." Lexi said blushing again. "He's part of Fairy Tail, strongest guild in Fiore."
"Ah I may have heard of them once or twice before," he shrugged. "But what I've heard they aren't so impressive."
"You must be a wanderer," she giggled slightly. "They just won that title back at the Grand Magic Games." Melchior only shrugged in response. "I'm looking forward to it, I've always dreamed of one day becoming a part of that guild," she sighed then. "But until recently I was stuck."
"What's this friends name?" He asked head cocked.
"Gray," she smiled fondly. "Gray Fullbuster."
"How many years has it been since you've seen him?"
"Um..." She stopped to think about it. "About seventeen years, including the time he's been missing. I'm four years younger than him."
"That's quite a long time," Melchior mentioned as he turned to stare out the window, wondering why he decided to accompany this girl.
"I know," she smiled staring at her fingers. "But we were such good friends before I had to leave...and we've both probably changed a lot...but I want to see him again."
"We should be there in a few hours," Melchior said. Lexi nodded as she looked out the window once more.
'I'm so excited, I hope you remember me Gray.'
xX Xx
Lexi felt a poking sensation, so she tried to wave it off.
"Hey, I'll leave you here," a voice said sternly. Her eyes flew open, she hadn't even realized she's fallen asleep.
"W-We're here already!"
"On the outskirts," Melchior replied with a nod as they exited the carriage. "Thank you." He nodded to the driver who tipped his hat and began moving in the opposite direction.
Lexi looked around at all the buildings in awe. "No way," she said breathless. "Where's the guild hall?"
"On the other side of the city," he started walking away.
"Hey wait," she called as she hurried to catch up.
They walked in silence as they passed many buildings, including a large cathedral. It was about late morning now, and the streets were full of life.
Finally they arrived at a large ornate building, the words 'Fairy Tail' adorning it's face.
"Wow," Lexi said in amazement.
"I sense a lot of power within this building," Melchior commented, sounding impressed.
"Well I guess you should," Lexi grinned at him. "It's the strongest guild in Fiore, with the strongest wizards." Melchior nodded at her words.
He noticed her hesitation. "Well?"
"Do I knock or-?" She gave an unsteady smile his way. He sighed and pushed the large door open.
Inside the building was chaos, a lot of the members seemed to be fighting each other. Lexi's jaw dropped as they stepped in.
"Wh-what-?" She stammered, she noticed something flying towards her and ducked quickly.
"I'm such a man!" Was heard clearly from across the room.
She heard a thud, followed by a pained groan. She looked back and noticed Melchior on the ground, his eyes swirly.
"Oh I'm so sorry," a sweet voice said. "My brother can over estimate his strength sometimes."
"N-Not a problem," Melchior said sitting up rubbing his head. When he opened his eyes he was confronted with a pair of soft breasts. His nose sprung a leak of blood and he fell back again.
"Are you two new here?" The girl asked, turning to Lexi. Lexi could only nod as she was starstruck.
"No way," she gasped. "Y-You're Mirajane!"
"Yup," Mirajane smiled at her.
"I-I'm Lexi Violet," Lexi stuck out a slightly shaky hand and Mira shook it.
"Welcome to Fairy Tail." Mira said standing and pulling Lexi up with her.
"U-um not to sound rude," Lexi blushed. "But how are you so-"
"Mira!" A new female voice said, Lexi turned to see a blonde running towards them dodging everything like a pro.
"Oh hey Lucy," Mira said with a wave.
"Oh I didn't notice you had company," Lucy smiled brightly at Lexi. "Lucy Heartfilia at your service. And yes the guild is always like this."
"Did you read my mind?" Lexi asked wide eyed as she heard Melchior groan again from behind her.
"I better get back to the bar," Mira said with a wave. "It was nice meeting you."
"Wow she's so lovely," Lexi said smiling.
"Yep, that's our Mirajane." Lucy said with a laugh.
"Oh, I'm Lexi, Lexi Violet," she shook hands with Lucy immediately feeling the two would be good friends.
"Are you looking to join?" Lucy asked head tilted.
"Oh, well actually," Lexi scratched her cheek a little flustered. "I'm looking for someone...but I do want to join as well."
"Oh? Who?" Lexi hadn't noticed but Lucy had lead her to a table, she'd left Melchior behind.
Suddenly there was a loud crazy laughing, as a pink haired figure flew in the direction of Melchior.
"Oh those two, they're such pains." Lucy face palmed. She walked in the direction of where the pink haired figure flew from, the source of the laughing.
"Man he flew pretty far," Lexi gasped at what she saw.
"Gray your clothes!" Lucy dead panned.
"Eh?" Gray looked down in shock. "When did-"
Lexi stood there frozen, eyes wide and slack jawed. "Gray?" She whispered tears beginning to form in her eyes.
Meanwhile Melchior had just been sitting up when something heavy fell from above on him.
When he regained his senses once more, he pushed at the thing laying on him. "Ugh...heavy..." Finally he was able to push it off of him, to reveal a pink haired man.
"Ugh..." The man groaned. "Damn you Gray!" He suddenly jumped back up, his fists swathed in flames. Melchior sat up and looked around a bit confused, he noticed Lexi across the room with a blonde and a dark haired man. Lexi and the dark haired man stared at each other, recognition and confusion the main looks on their faces.
The pink haired man ran towards them as fast as he could in the limited space of the guild hall. His fist connected with the dark haired man's cheek sending him flying.
"Haha!" He shouted gleefully. Melchior finally made it over to Lexi. "Shouldn't let your guard down droopy eyes!"
"Natsu!" The blonde chided shaking her head.
Lexi's eyes were locked on the fallen figure of Gray, and the woman now fawning over him lovingly.
"I-I should go," Lexi mumbled as she turned away, missing the way Gray pushed the woman away.
Melchior followed her, stopping her. "What's wrong? Is this not what you were expecting?"
"I just-" she sighed. "He doesn't remember me...I mean why should he, I was so young..."
"Why not join and get to know him again?" Melchior asked. "I'm very curious about this guild, and think I would like to join."
Lexi looked up at him her eyes shining. "You think I should join? But I'm no where near power-"
"Hey," Lexi turned towards Lucy. "It doesn't matter how powerful you are, you should still join." She gave Lexi a friendly smile, that spoke to her, saying she understood. "This is more than a guild, it's a family and I think you two would make great additions."
Lexi looked between Lucy and Melchior, a smile slowly lighting up her face. "Ok...yeah." She nodded her head, clenching a fist over her heart. "I'll join Fairy Tail."