Two
Laxus woke up to streams of filtered sunlight dancing over his face. Throughout the night, he followed a single road through many towns without purposeful direction. He walked until his tired legs refused to carry him any further. It was just breaking dawn when he sat beneath a tree in the forest beside the road and fell asleep.
The lightning mage had thought a lot during that night and he didn't want to think anymore when he woke up the next day. His life used to be simple, he didn't have to think so much. He just had to know that he was strong. Stronger than anyone else. If he encountered someone that could defeat him, he would get stronger and surpass them. Until one day when he'd surpass the most powerful man he knew, Makarov.
There used to be two types of people in his life - those who were weak and those who were strong. It was the duty of the strong to punish the weak and push them to be stronger. That is what he thought it meant to do someone a favor. That is what he thought he was supposed to do for his comrades.
But that's not what he thought anymore. He saw the pain and suffering he caused them. He saw that the result of his actions did not better his guild mates. He knew that he had to think differently, to understand where their pride came from, if it was not brute strength. That is why Laxus had to wake up and do more pensive thinking.
What a pain, he thought. Somewhere in his concentration, he drifted into a light sleep. What felt like moments later, he was aroused by some girl's mutterings. He thought he caught the phrase "pile of trash" but in his hazy state, everything sounded more like incoherent chatter. He decided against throwing accusations. Rather, a low, guttural groan which sounded almost like a growl escaped his lips.
"Oh my god this is an animal's nest," he heard the voice say.
Laxus peaked out from under his cape which was currently being utilized as a shield from the sun. It had created a nice atmosphere for a nap though he didn't recall ever throwing it over his head. Through bleary eyes, he saw a young girl standing cautiously a few feet from his resting spot.
"Oh shit! It's a person," she cried.
She was one of the weak ones. That was pretty evident petite physique. Her bright, grey eyes sparkled with a vulnerable innocence and shined brightly against her black hair. That was probably the only dark part about her. He categorized her as just a typical peppy teen, overly optimistic about everything. How annoying. Her unconfident, nervous stance didn't help her case much either. She was tiny, looked about age 15, and had no muscle on her bones. He could tell that she was a lightning wizard by the way his hair tingled when she approached but her awkward stance made it apparent that she had no skills in fighting. Definition of weak. But there more to her than that?
Laxus knew he had to look at the bigger picture. He had to see beyond his binary scope of worthy for a fight or not. Could this girl be worthy yet not strong? Worthy vs strong. To him, the two were one in the same. Besides, you ain't gonna be able to see the picture if you get your lights knocked out by the guy who's tougher than you. So why does it matter?
His thoughts were interrupted by the girl's insistent chatter. She must have been talking to him but he tuned her out. Why does it matter what she had to say? But he wanted to change. Desperately. So Laxus decided to try something knew; he listened to what the weakling way saying. Maybe she could provide him with some answers.
"I'm so sorry I thought you were a pile of trash. I honestly couldn't see your, uh, human-like features. You know your limbs and eyes and stuff. I am really, really sorry."
So he wasn't mistaken when he heard "pile of trash". He smirked, slightly amused by the girl. Congrats, you have my full attention, he thought. He continued to shed his cape until he lightning mage, in all his glory, was unveiled.
"You probably think I'm such a dunce but I swear..." The girl's breath caught in her throat when she discovered who she was standing before. There was no mistaking the lightning shaped scar, even though it was partially covered by bandages. She fell to her knees and stared wide-eyed, mouth ajar.
"You're Laxus Dreyer, the strongest lightning wizard in Fairy Tail," she whispered.
"Yeah and who the hell are you?" Laxus retorted. He was annoyed by the way she was staring at him. The lowest of weaklings would gawk at him with fear, sometimes terror in their eyes. Their knees would shake. Their teeth would chatter. Every head would bow in his presence and pray that he'd pass without trouble. He was feared because he was the grandson of Makarov Dreyar and because of his abrasive reputation. Rumors were exchanged when his back was turned. They'd talk about how he was a jerk, about how his guild was a joke. It made him seethe with anger.
"You..." she started. Laxus glared at the small girl. She must have been braver than she looked to address him directly. "You are probably the coolest wizard to ever live!"
Dear Mom and Dad,
What a time I'm having! So many things have already happened. More excitement than I could find at home in a week! I'll start from the beginning but trust me it gets so much better as the day goes on!
I took the familiar hike through the woods on the path that leads to the main road. You know, no big deal. It was as peaceful and encouraging as ever. You know, it really felt like the trees were whispering best wishes to me when I felt the breeze. Then, I realized that I forgotten my map and I wasn't sure which way to follow the road. But I met this man named Tom who was headed towards Magnolia anyways.
Then! I met a FAIRY TAIL wizard! He's just the coolest ever! Like all of the wizards in Fairy Tail! Aren't they just the greatest though? They're so strong and fearless. And all the trouble they get into! It's just great! (I promise I won't do anything reckless). Oh I really hope that I'll be that cool too when I join. Ah sorry I didn't realize I was fangirling again. Even in my letter... Oops.
But out of all of the amazing wizards in Fairy Tail, I met LAXUS! You know, the lighting mage. JUST LIKE ME! It was the single greatest moment of my life. Yeah, even better than that time I got struck by lightning and walked away like it was nothing. Only because right after that I was KO'd from the overload of electricity. Ruined the moment, you know?
He's super cool, just like Sorcerer's Weekly said. And, we're going to do some super cool Fairy Tail stuff so I can learn firsthand from a member how to fit into the guild. Like wow this is going to be so awesome!
Hope you guys are doing super awesome too at home. I'll be traveling a lot for a while but as soon as I settle down in Magnolia, I'll let you know my address and all.
Lots of Love,
Emmaline
Author Note:
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