Into the Unknown ~ A Fairy Tail Choose-Your-Adventure Story
By Pineappleluvuh and Vanillamon
Hey there! Welcome! :3 Okay, I literally have no idea how to address this, apart from how this is a Choose-your-adventure story. We're gonna set out some choices, and you as the reader get to choose. Simple, right? The choices you make will affect how the story ends for you, like Telltale's The Walking Dead video game. Some choices are minor, and others are very important. And you can always reread for another ending… But, after a new chapter is posted, you cannot change your answer.
This story also will help strengthen the plot of our individual stories (Fire and Blood ~ VM and Deadly Eyes ~ PL). Check em' out because this is a side story for them both, and we're going to assume you know who the characters are, what their backgrounds are, and how they've set the setting and everything else with everything else. We'll be using references and such for them, so don't read this if you don't have the slightest clue as to what we're talking about. Get it? Got it? Good. (PL-VM is just kidding. I hope... if your not familiar with the characters, make sure you check out our stories, they are very interesting. I realy do hope that you read this story!) VM~And you'd better know how to tell our writing styles apart. Because we're not writing in and out of bold like the intro/outro, got it?
Just so you know, this doesn't actually help with VM's story, but it's just a little side thing to read as she writes it. This is just to see a different side of the VM universe for her part, so know that this doesn't support her canon plot. THANKS!
Thanks, we appreciate the support. And no updates/uploads until we get a couple reviews, we kinda can't since we need your answer.
*Disclaimer – We don't own Fairy Tail in the slightest. Maybe if we rise against Hiro Mashima, though, we can take it over and do all the NaLu fluff ;3! No, no we won't. But— No, we won't. Fine.
And onward, we GO!
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The day was almost coming to a close, the temperature slowly decreasing as time passed by. Normally, the streets of the joyful city, Magnolia, would be crowded with people like it would during the day.
But ever since the murders of many citizens and critical injuries of guild members started happening by one who called herself, "Rusty," the streets were eerily quiet and unnaturally empty.
That didn't stop the famous guild members of Fairy Tail from walking home late in hopes of protecting the city, its people, and capturing this mysterious girl, who called her work, 'her art.'
The younger mages, like Wendy, or Reo, would go home while the sky was still painted with warm colors, for safety precautions, like they were doing now.
After the whole café-incident, and Lucy's arm injury, Natsu had been rather restless and abandoned the task of taking the two girls (and Carla) for a few nights to watch over Lucy and try to find the murderer and get revenge for said celestial-mage. So, they'd leave early and each go home with one another's company.
"So, Reo, do you want to go home first this time, or me?" Wendy asked as she sat with her friend at a guild table, slouching on the surface. "It's gonna be dark soon, and I know the dark's not really your thing."
"Huh, I don't know. I guess that [you and Carla/I] should go home first tonight," Reo said, playing with her milkshake straw.
[Wendy and Carla first] "Are you sure? I mean, I went home first yesterday… Are you positive?" the blunette asked, head perking up and ponytails bobbing alongside.
"Yeah, it's fine. You guys live closer anyway, so it shouldn't be that much of a problem," the small mage replied nonchalantly.
"But are you sure? I know you can take care of yourself, but you're only eight."
"Maybe… But I'll be able to defend myself if it comes to that. My mind is much more mature than my body, remember. Plus, I've got my daggers." While explaining, she slid one of the hidden blades out of her sleeve to make a point.
"Huh, fair point. Okay, you win. I'll go grab Carla and we'll head out before it's too dark, okay?" Wendy asked while standing up. When Reo nodded, she smiled and walked off to get her friend/"guardian."
[Reo first] "Okay, that makes sense. I did go home first last night, it's only fair," she said, sitting up.
"Yeah, alright. Well, we should leave soon if that's the case. It'll be dark in a bit," the small mage said calmly.
"Right. I'll go grab Carla, and then we'll head out before then, okay?" Wendy asked as she stood up. When Reo nodded, she smiled and walked off to go find the white exceed.
[Back to what happens after choice] Reo sat there and pondered a little bit about the guild and her new friends.
'I love this guild. Everyone's so friendly and welcoming, and I really enjoy Romeo and Wendy's company. They're so nice. My only real complaint would have to be Natsu, that annoyingly dimwitted jerk. Why doesn't he just leave me and my history alone? It's not like I know his or prod him about it,' she thought silently, playing with her straw.
(If Wendy and Carla go first) She put her blade back into the sleeve of her turtleneck and made sure it stayed in place.
Silently, she waited for her friends to return so they could finally get home as they'd done on previous nights. They'd talk, laugh, and act like two normal girls, despite the six-year age difference. She'd wanted to meet the other girl in the guild, the one with long black hair and an eyepatch, but she'd never really have the opportunity to.
'Speaking of her, I wonder where she is. I'm not really sure what her name is… Al, Al-something, I believe. I think I joined the guild a couple days after her… Hmm… I, should probably give the glass back to Mirajane.'
Standing up, the small mage walked through the guild hall (which was not as chatty as normal, but enough to not be uncomfortable) and made her way to the bar. She tapped the countertop with the bottom of the glass in an attempt to get Mirajane's attention, which succeeded.
"Hi, Reo! Do you need another round?" the transformer-mage asked with a smile. The younger mage smiled in return and shook her head.
"No, thank-you though. I was just heading out. Also, the shake was very tasty," she replied politely. Mirajane nodded and went to clean the dish.
"Well, don't stop me from letting you get home. I assume Wendy's going with you, right?" she asked.
"Mmhm. When she finds Carla, we'll be heading out."
"Huh. It seems she's found her, and is ready to go, then."
"Hm? Oh! Thanks for the milkshake, and I'll see you later!" she called out, running toward the entrance/exit. "Sorry about that, Wendy!"
Wendy only smiled and rubbed her head in a sisterly fashion, careful not to mess up the ponytail.
"It's fine, now off we go!" she exclaimed, Carla flying above them. With that, the three were off, ready to get home before the sun set completely.
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The three started in the direction of [whoever's residence – Wendy and Carla at Fairy Hills, and Reo in an unknown/unnamed apartment complex] and were gradually getting there, having small conversations and playing little games along the way (like hopscotch or never have I ever…).
"Hmmm… let me think a little… Oh! Never have I ever been on a boat," Reo said excitedly. She and Wendy were neck-and-neck in their game with one finger each.
"Dangit! I had to take one to get to Tenrou Island!" she exclaimed, putting her last finger down. "You win, Reo. Congratulations!"
"Yay! I did it! *childish giggles* That was fun!" she yelled in joy. She realized they were close to [whoever's residence] and turned around to get there, speeding up a bit.
"Reo! What are you doing? Wait for us!" Carla called out.
"We're almost there! Can't you see the buildi—oomph!" she yelled as she slammed into something/someone.
"HEEYY!" a voice shouted back from underneath her. Quickly, the small mage pushed herself off the person and stood up, making sure she wasn't severely hurt. When she only saw a few bruises, she held out her right hand to the person on the ground.
"I-I'm sorry! Here, I'll help you up!" she said, arm extended.
"Get. Your. Dirty. Hand. AWAY. From ME!" She scowled, slapping her hand away. Reo pulled her arm back, the stinging and red mark not fading.
This person stood up on her own, and began patting her dress down, removing the dirt and anything else.
"Great, just great! Not only did your stupid little body hit and cut me on the wrist, but you've ruined my dress! THIS is real silk and satin, you MORON!" she exclaimed, holding up the skirt of the dress up for her to see.
"I-I'm sorry… I-I didn't see you th-there…" she mumbled back, hiding her face in embarrassment (and to prevent her from seeing her red tears).
"YOU didn't see ME?! Are you blind or an un-pitiful excuse for a common-goer?!"
"Hey, what's the matter?" Wendy asked/yelled, rushing over to the scene.
"Oh great, another idiot. What a surprise." She rolled her eyes.
That caught Wendy's attention and made her stare at this overly-dressed girl in bewilderment while spitting out an "Excuse me?"
"You heard me. Now, tell me, is this brat yours?" she asked, pointing to Reo's white head of hair. She pointed with a look of disgust lacing her features, like if she touched her, like she'd catch a disease.
She looked at Reo, who looked on the verge of tears, then back at this girl. She looked not too much older than herself, slightly taller and bustier (like everyone else is compared to her), a large amount of curly red hair on her head. She had lots of make-up on that made her look like a ghost (even in the remaining light of day), gold eyeshadow and a stupid fake mole above her lip.
"Um, might I ask what you're doing walking around town this late dressed like that?" she asked, raising a finger to point at her garb.
"No, you may not, peasant. If you will, Get. Out. Of. My. Way. I need to leave, before your poorness and stupidity contaminates a beauty and intelligent person, like muah." (I think I spelled that wrong... sorry if I did!)
"Look, if you would allow me to talk this over rationally with you, I think we'd be able to settle this like-,"
"I don't care! Your little friend here ruined my dress! IT was VERY expensive and I wanted to show some of you common-people that I was better!"
Wendy was clearly annoyed with this girl, and when she opened her mouth again to speak to her and was interrupted with a "Who do you think you are?! Interrupting me while I'M talking!?", she [took a deep breath and began to calmly talk and play along/ does not put up with her petty bull**** and horrible attitude and gives her a piece of her mind].
[Calmly talk and play along] "You're right, I'm sorry. I apologize for my friend's recklessness, and we will not cross paths with you again in such a rude manner, Milady…"
"Camilia."
"Right… Milady Camilia. Come on Reo, Carla, let's let the beautiful lady through and leave her alone," Wendy said, keeping her cool. Reo nodded and walked toward her and Carla, letting plenty of space be provided for Camilia.
"Glad you shaped up. Also, teach the albino one more manners. She is disrespectful and ruined my evening. My dress is ruined, and I cannot find some of my jewelry. You had better be prepared to deal with my Father!"
"Of course. I apologize once again."
With a "Hmph!" she left, the three in stunned silence as they started for [whoever's residence] again.
"I'm sorry, Wendy," Reo mumbled almost inaudibly. She was twiddling her thumbs and looking at the sidewalk.
"Heehee, what for? You did nothing wrong, she was just a meanie," the dragon-slayer reassured. Reo looked up, and a smile was now on her face.
"I beg to differ, Wendy-," Carla said before being cut off.
"No, she wasn't at fault. Although, you should pay attention to where you're going to avoid meeting people who will be mean to you."
"I will, I promise," she said. With that said, they continued on their paths for home after they reached the first destination.
[Doesn't put up with petty attitude]
"Excuse me, but who do you think you are to talk to me and my friend that way?!" the dragon-slayer exclaimed angrily.
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"Come on Alice! Since when did you get so turtle-like?" Katsumi asked, being the World's most annoying peson ever.
Raiden sighed. 'When is he ever going to learn his manners?'
"You too Raiden!" He shouted.
"That brat," he mutttered as he plastered on a fake smile. "Alice, aren't you going to say something?" He got no reply. "Alice?"
A few seconds later, a young girl popped out, waaay ahead of them. "Katsumi! Who are you calling turtle-like?"
Katsumi and Raiden stared at her; shocked. "Since when did she-?" they both muttered in awe, but soon broke into a sprint. It was now a race for dignity.
Alice suddenly halted to a stop. "Wait."
Katsumi looked at her in confusion. "Why? Let's just go in."
She glared at him. "Unless you want us to get killed, then sure. Let's follow what Katsumi says. Of course not!" Just up ahead was the village where the real action would be. "Hey, let me see the job flier."
She deeply examined it and soon was led to her conclusion, "...Something's not right. It says that there should be over 100 people in this village, yet there only looks to be a little over 10? What's happening?"
There was a blood curdling, spine chilling scream coming from afar. The scream slowly faded out, but it was coming from the direction they were heading. Raiden stared at Alice and Katsumi as if suggesting to go closer to where the unusual scream came from. They both nodded and ran towards the village.
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Natsu unintentionally stared at Lucy's badly damaged (now bandaged) arm and heaved a heavy sigh as she slept in the guild infirmary.
"If I hadn't taunted Rusty like that... Lucy wouldn't have been injured," he said as he tried to not recall the horrifying "incident" that happened before he passed out. He also glanced over at Gray and Juvia. Never has he seen them as hurt as they were now.
"Da** it! Da** it, DA** IT, DA** IT!" He cursed to himself while placing his head in his hands.
"Natsu..." a blue exceed said as he looked through the infirmary door, a worried look plastered on his face. Wendy had managed to heal some of their pain and keep them alive, but ended up putting them into a slight comatose state, which resulted in the water and ice-mage sleeping for a while.
'Well, at least they can't feel the pain while they're sleeping,' he thought to himself, attempting to cheer himself up.
"But Alice should be here in no time! She'll be able to heal them!" Happy exclaimed, his sulky expression replaced with one of joy.
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Alice, Katsumi, and Raiden soon got to the village.
"What the H*ll happened here?" Katsumi bitterly demanded as they saw the crime scene... Well, only the blood, and the organs and the *throws up*.
"Are you the mages who replied to our request?" a man asked, a glint of hope in his eyes.
"Yes. Now, please, what happened here?!" the three asked.
"The Cryptkuma. They have been kidnapping our people and we've never seen then since... Please find them. They have an entrance to one of their underground tunnels, just over there," a man said as he pointed to a cave. "Be careful."
They walked into the cave, and then ran into some strange creatures...
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Okay, so here are your choices:
[Try to talk to them] Maybe they can just talk things out, after all, they hate fighting.
[Immediately fight them] They can beat the Cryptkuma. So if they don't attack, they might never get the job done.
[Run away] It might be the coward's way out, but it's best if they leave right now so they don't get kidnapped as well.
Well, those are your three choices! I wish you all luck! When you choose the path you want to go through, leave a review and we'll know which path to take! You can't say that you couldn't, 'cuz afterall, people who don't have an account can write a review too!
- THANKYOU and Bye Bye!
Pineappleluvuh & Vanillamon