Chapter 1

Disclaimer: I do not own fairy tail.

A/N: Sorry it's been a while since I have been online. I have been trying to find an app that works on my phone that will allow me to update easily. Unfortunately, the two I tried out aren't getting me very far. For my absence I plan to update this story twice this week. I think I finally have a semi-regular schedule down that will allow me time to work on my stories.

"Gray you might want to put some clothes on before Erza gets here." I say with a tone of exasperation. Grays eyes bug out of his head as he looks down and exclaims "When did that happen!"

Suddenly a flash of cold shot down everyone's backs as Juvia slithers out of nowhere and attaches herself to his body. "Do not worry my love! You can cover yourself with me." Juvia whimpers to him.

Like I thought this day will be the same as any other. I quickly maneuver my way through the wrestling bodies and flying tables with practiced ease. I approach the request board intent on picking at least one job. "Let's see, either one quick job with decent pay or two small ones in the city." I mutter to myself. Immediately I notice several that peak my interest the problem is they have huge rewards and require 3-5 days to complete. I need something a little quicker than that. I am aiming for around 35,000 jewels in pay that way I can go and restock my kitchen and put some away in case of emergencies. I stand for several minutes feeling a little like Nab as I flick through flyer after flyer. I begin humming an impatient tune as nothing is popping out at me as doable. I continue perusing through flyers while occasionally dodging a piece of flying furniture. Finally, after a few minutes I pick up two small and simple jobs. I quickly read through the two and calculate the earnings I would receive.

"Build a five-story doll house for a nearby orphanage for 7,000 jewels and model for a department store sale for 5,000 jewels. Leaving me with only 12,000 jewels total. That's not nearly enough."

I groan in annoyance and slam my head down on the board.

I glance up as I hear my name called out "Excuse my Lucy, I just need the flyer you just headbutted. Wakaba and I are taking Romeo out for some Vulcan slaying."

"Oh, hey Macao, sorry about that." I answer glumly.

"Eh it's not a problem, why so depressed today, usually your all smiles." Macao questions me.

"Typically, I would be chipper only problem is I am having trouble finding a mission that will work for what I need right now." I answer with a tone full of irritation.

"Oh brighten up a little Lucy! I am sure you will find one that perfect for you." Macao encourages me as he walks away towards Romeo and Wakaba

I smile at his back and perk up a little. 'He's right, I just need to have faith that something will come my way!' I think to myself as I turn back to the board. I go to replace the two flyers I have in my hand when I notice a flyer I hadn't seen before. 'huh it must have been covered up by the flyer Macao just took.' Immediately I notice the reward "100,000 jewels! That's perfect and I would have some to spare!"

I tear the flyer off the board and begin reading it out loud. "retrieve a small magically imbued pendant from the ruins outside of magnolia, seems easy enough." I scan over the flyer one last time while I turn to head towards the bar. I notice right before I step down off the platform that there is some small print at the bottom of the flyer. "NO SOLO WIZARDS! Well if that doesn't throw up a red flag I don't know what will." I sigh out of depression, maybe I can talk someone into going with me. I glance around the guild hall and immediately start crossing off names. 'If I ask Gray then Juvia will come along too and I will have to split the reward three ways. Natsu is off the list if he is working things out with Lissana. I don't see Levy either, she's probably off on a mission with team Shadow Gear. And judging by how late Erza is, I am going to guess she is probably with Jellal.' I think to myself. "Maybe Mira can recommend someone for me." I mutter as I walk towards the bar and begin looking for said she devil.

"Mira is out on a mission with Elfman Lucy! All mission requests have to be put through the master until she gets back!" I glance over to the other side of the bar as I hear Cana yell at me.

"Okay thanks Cana! Hey, you wouldn't happen to be free tomorrow would you?" I ask hopefully

"Sorry no can do Luce, Bickslow and I are taking a mission in Crocus and are leaving tomorrow." I mentally sigh at her reply.

"Okay maybe next time!" I reply as I grudgingly head towards the stairs. My ascent is uneventful as I mentally prepare myself to deal with Laxus if he is in one of his moods. I make it to the second story and begin heading towards the office door when I notice out of the corner of my eye Bickslow and Ever giving me strange looks, almost like they know something that I don't. I narrow my eyes as I begin to suspect that my mental preparation will all be useless as I reach my hand to knock on the door. I hear a muffle "Come in" as I reach for the door knob the door is suddenly jerked wide open and I come face to chest with a vest wearing torso. "I thought I smelt you bunny." I glance up into a piercing red gaze and I shiver in slight fear. The last time I stared straight into those eyes he was beating me senseless during the Phantom incident. I was quickly broken out of my mental tangent by Gajeel grabbing my hand and scolding me. "Well don't just stand there quit your gawking and get in here already!" I squeak out of shock as I am pulled all the way inside and the door is slammed behind me. I steady myself and glance up and meet another set of piercing eyes and think 'Looks like I'm in the wolves' den now, or I guess the appropriate term would be dragon.'

"This better be good blondie, I still have a lot of yelling to throw at Gajeel." I hear a deep baritone resonate throughout the office.