A/N : Because the last chapter was really short, I posted this one right after. I figured you guys couldn't really decided whether or not you liked the story in a mere 300 words. So here's a fuller chapter to keep you occupied! Also, I just want to warn you guys of the timeline: This is December 1st, x784. Laxus has already been banished from the guild and we won't be seeing much of him for a few chapters other than flashbacks. But he'll come back quickly, because the Tenrou battle starts on December 15th! Meanwhile, I'm just trying to give bits and bouts of info about our main character so she's well established when Laxus comes into play. There will also be a lemon on Chapter 7 to reward you for your patience, my dear readers! And as always, Fairy Tail belongs to Mashima.
Enjoy and don't forget to review ~ !
[PRESENT]
My eyes twitched as a single ray of sun made its way through the curtain of my room. I rolled over, muttering about killing the sun and other nonsense I was prone to while still in a sleepy state. I eventually opened my eyes and stared at the wall for a couple of minutes before getting up and walking towards the window. I opened the dark curtains and narrowed my eyes as I was embraced in daylight.
''Warm…'' I muttered as I closed my eyes for a few seconds, giving them time to adjust.
I grabbed the window with both hands and lifted it up, then poked my upper body out. I looked at the street below, the people walking and laughing, the cats running around and the kids laughing as they ran around. Then, I looked at the horizon, where Magnolia was visible. In a few hours, I would be home. Home to my guild. Home to my friends. Home to my family. Home to…
I quickly retracted my body inside the inn as my thoughts went places they shouldn't and hit my head on the window in the process. I grabbed the back of my head with both hands and moaned in pain. I had learnt with the years that there was no pain a hot shower couldn't wash off. So I made my way towards the bathroom and turned on the faucet. I put my hand under the running water.
''Cold…'' I muttered, feeling the ice cold water dripping on my hand slowly getting warmer. I took off my tank top and my panties, then hopped into the shower, which was now warm enough. I ran my fingers through my long, pink hair as water ran over my face. I grabbed a lock of hair and stared at it. When had it gotten so long...? When I left 3 years ago, it was at shoulder length… Maybe I should cut it again? Or maybe not… I wondered as I tried to ignore the throbbing pain on the back of my head that just wouldn't stop reminding me of my idiocy.
''Hitting my head on a window… That's something Natsu would do…'' I chuckled as I started washing my hair absentmindedly.
During the 3 years I was away on my mission, I had been pretty good at not thinking about the guild more than necessary. Don't get me wrong; I missed them, I really did. But that was all the more reason not to think about them. My reason for leaving hadn't been all too rational to begin with.
I started washing my body and looked down at my breasts. When had THEY gotten so big? I was almost flat chested when I left and look at this. No wonder I had been getting increasingly more remarks from gentlemen at bars and even sometimes in the streets. Really, were my guild mates even going to recognize me? I had changed so much… It was like I had become a new person.
I turned off the water and stepped out of the shower, grabbing the towel on the rack in the process. I dried myself and walked back to the bedroom. I then started getting dressed. I hadn't brought any changes of clothes with me when I left, so I had been in a pinch when my dress had gotten too tight for my breasts. I had to buy new clothes as I traveled. My current outfit consisted of a white tank top and jeans shorts. Because it was cold though, I wore black thigh high socks. I still kept the jacket I had left with 3 years ago, though it wouldn't zip anymore, so I kept it open. It was black and warm, and had fur around the hood. I also had black fingerless gloves that weren't very practical for keeping my hands warm, but were mostly great when fighting, as to not injure my knuckles, but still be able to grasp and feel things with my fingertips.
Finally, as I stepped out of the room, I put on my black army boots and laced them up. I closed the door behind me and locked it. I then made my way down the stairs and handed the key back to the inn's clerk.
''Thank you, hope to see you again!'' he said, enthusiasm way too high for it being this early in the morning. I gave him a small smile and a nod as I opened the door and walked out.
It was snowing. Lightly, but snowing still. Soon, it would be Christmas. My first Christmas at the guild in a while. My eyes watered as I mentally pushed and shoved those Christmas thoughts out of the way. I headed down the streets towards the city end. If I was lucky, I could reach Magnolia by nightfall.
I walked up to a cliff about a kilometer outside the city. Magnolia was on the other side of that canyon, so I would either have to go around, or go down. I smiled as I turned my back to the cliff and let my body fall backwards. I closed my eyes and felt the cold winter air pushing on my back as if to prevent me from splattering down on the rapidly approaching bottom. I turned my body around so I was facing the ground and made my wings appear in a flash of magic. I flapped my wings and flew straight as I was just about to hit the ground. White feathers flew around, detaching themselves and flowing in the wind. I picked up in altitude and flapped my wings faster, harder, until I was back at the same height as the cliff was. I then let myself glide while I stared at Magnolia in the distance.
It was surely the strong winter winds that were causing tears to drop out of my eyes.
