IN WHICH SHE ChOOSES HER PARTNER
In a way, the trial had already began.
Everybody had to choose the best partner. Someone they could trust enough to help them to be the best. Which meant someone strong, of course. But not only. Teaming up was not only about strength. Partnership is over all about getting along and working well together … So sometimes the best partner is not the strongest. But simply the one you get along the more with.
Who should she choose ?
After the shock of the announcement and its … difficulties, Levy was back on nine clouds, realizing that she really was going to participate in the S-class trial ! While she was thinking, smiling, Jet and Droy were dancing around her. They seemed almost happier than her with the good new.
« Levy was chosen ! » exclaimed Jet
« Amazing ! You may become an s-class mage ! » added Droy
« Our Levy, an s-class ! »
Thinking about it, there will surely be battles during the exam. Natsu, Grey, Juvia, Cana, Elfman, Fried, Mest … all of them were great fighters. And only one of them would become an s-class.
Levy stopped smiling. Her lack of confidence making her doubt her chances of winning …
It would be hard. Really hard.
« So ! I'm gonna be your partner right ? » asked Droy.
« Yeah right? It's gonna be me ! » retorted Jet.
No. She didn't wanted to hurt her teammates. But none of them would stand a chance against the other participants. Well, did SHE stand a chance to begin with !
« My magic is more suited for battle ! » claimed Droy.
« But I'm a faster runner ! »
The more she thought about it, the more she felt helpless.
« Oh ! That's your reason ? You're just after Levy ! » shouted Droy.
« Who is the one after her ? » talked back Jet.
Levy sighed.
« If you really want to became an s-class mage, then I'll lend a hand. » offered a deep voice behind her.
She immediately turned pink. Since when did she began to turn pink as soon as he approaches her? But overall, did she heard properly ?
« Gajeel ? »
« I'll blow away any guy you don't like during the exam ! » said Gajeel.
Was he serious ? Of course, she would like it. To team up with him. It could be awe- … very nice. They got along surprisingly well and he was strong enough to be one of the participants. But …
« My … My body is small and I have no redeeming features. So I might lose quick. »
« How's saying weak stuff like that before it even starts gonna help you ? » asked him, grabbing the back of her dress.
« Haaa ! … NO ! Let me down ! »
Weak stuff ? Maybe … But she was just being realistic.
« I'll make you big. »
Lily smiled, proud of his partner.
Levy blushed deeper.
Jet et Droy gaped at them, mortified. They knew it was decided. They couldn't beat this …
Gajeel was not a very compassionate guy. But each time he found her down, he always managed to cheer her up. In his own way. The things he said couldn't really be called gentle but there was something about it … kind and touching.
Levy smiled cheerfully, still red.
« Yes ! Thank you, Gajeel. »
Gajeel : I'll blow away any guy you don't like during the exam !
Only during the exam ? Something tells me that he would do it anytime if she asks … ;)
This chapter is pretty short compared to the others ... But it isn't a bad thing, is it ?