Letter 1:

Dear Aneria,

Does it seem silly that I'm writing you a letter you'll never receive? I guess it just helps me cope with the fact you're gone. I wish you weren't though...I really miss you and you left when I needed you the most. How could you do that to me Aneria? I trusted you. Remember the day you found me? I was sick and near death but you nursed me back to health, you said you'd always be there for me no matter what but...was it just a lie? It's been so long I hardly remember what you look like andi it makes me sad because I never want to forget you. You've been such a big inspiration in my life; I wouldn't be here if it weren't for you Aneria. I'm scared that one day I'll wake and have no memory of you and I don't want to forget you, and I don't want you to forget me.

But it seems like you already have.

Where are you Aneria? Please, come home.

Sincerely, Noell.

Noell sighed folding the letter up and placing it in a binder on her desk. "Now what?" she whispered. Master Makarov has been kind enough to help her find an apartment that didn't costs much until she got settled in. For the last week all she's done is furnished the place and cleaned. She has just finished cleaning when she started to think about Aneria. Noell wondered if Natsu thought about Igneel this much; Most people would think she was crazy for writing letters to a dragon but to Noell it was a coping mechanism.

"I should be heading to the guild before everyone starts picking off the jobs."

Noell stripped her clothes and took a cold shower; Hot water burned her and warm water just didn't feel right to her. She just adored everything about the cold. When she was finished she did her hair in a braid and change into a dark gray jumper with black leggings and black flats. She decided today she woul tone it down after getting quite a few stares yesterday.

When Noell arrived at the guild she went straight to the job board but didn't find anything too interesting. "Shoot," Noell pouted, "I was hoping for something a little more challenging. I guess I should be grateful though."

"I've got bad news!"

Noell turned her attention to Loki who she had met a couple of days ago. She could barely hold a conversation with him without him throwing in a pick-up line every five minutes. Though she did have to admit, he was exceptionally good looking.

"It's Erza! She's on her way here!" As the words left his mouth everyone started to panic. Noell had heard of Erza before; Supposedly she was the strongest female wizard in all of Fairy Tail.

"Is she really that scary? I've heard the rumors of Erza Scarlet but I never thought they were true."

"She's not so bad, everyone here just exaggerates. I like Erza! She's always so nice to me." Emily chimed in. Noell smiled at her; Emily have gone out of her way to make her feel welcome at the guild, she was glad to have her as a friend. All at once the guild got quiet and the only sound that could be heard was heavy footsteps.

"Sounds like Erza's back."

"Are you sure that's Erza?" Noell's question was answered as an intimidating redhead walked trough the guild doors clad in an armor top and blue skirt. She carried a giants monsters horn that had weird decorations all over it. Despite her intimidating demeanor Noell couldn't help but think how pretty she was, especially her hair.

"I have returned. Where is Master Makarov?"

"Welcome back Erza" Mirajane greeted "The Master is at a conference right now."

"I see."

"So uhh what's that humongous thing you got right there?"

"It's the horn of a monster I defeated. The locals were so thankful they decorated it for me and it gave it to me souvenir . Do have a problem with it?"

"No not at all!"

"She is kinda scary..but I wouldn't call her a monster."

"Now listen up! While I was on the road I heard a few things. Word is Fairy Tail is causing nothing but trouble as of late. Master Makarov may not care, but I most certainly do. Cana! You need to start controlling your drinking. Vijeeter! Please take the dancing outside. Wakaba! Get rid of that filthy habit. Nab! I suspected I would find you dwdling in front of the request board. Just pick a job! Macao!" she sighed.

"Please just say something!"

"I don't even know where to begin with you. You've caused so much trouble I've almost givne up."

Noell gulped, "No she's scary."

"Erza's just really passionate about the guild. She only gets on our cases because she cares. I really look up to her."

"Emily you're so kind."

"You think so?" she grinned "Thank you!"

"Are Natsu and Gray here?"

Everyone turned to Natsu and Gray who were locked in a hal strangle half handshake pose. They looked terrified out of their wits; Natsu was scared? As far as Noell knew Natsu wasn't scared of anything. It made her laugh a little to think; Natsu was Fire Dragon Slayer was scared of a girl.

"Oh hey there Erza! We're just hanging out like good friends tend to do!"

"Aye!"

"Gray too? This is pretty comical."

"That's great I'm so pleased to see the two of you getting along so well. However, it's only natural for the best of friends to locks horns every now and again."

"Well I don't know if we're the best of friends.."

"Aye."

"Natsu has to be scared if he's quoting happy, or he's just lost it." Noell chuckled softly "Hey Emily how come Natsu is so afraid of Erza?"

"He challenged her to a fight a couple years ago and she beat him up pretty badly."

"S-she beat him up? Impressive."

Emily nodded, "And Gray's scared of her because every time he and Natsu would fight she'd knock some sense into them. Then one time she found him walking around naked so she beat him up again."

"What is with him and losing his clothes?"

"No one really knows. Gray may seem odd but he's really a good guy! I look up to him too."

"Is he you brother?"

"No."

"Boyfriend?"

"No silly!" Emily laughed, "He's my friend. Gray and I have known each other for a very long time and we both look after him."

Noell blushed, she should have known better than to assume such a thing, "I apologize. I didn't mean to offend you."

"You didn't. You aren't the first person to ask, though you have to admit he is really cute! Would you agree, Noell?" Emily smiled seeing Noell's white cheek dust over with pink. Noell hadn't really thought about it before; Sure she liked his hair, his eyes, and he didn't have a bad boy either and he did smell good. Too far Noell!

"Well I uh I mean I-I guess."

"You know something?"

"Huh?"

"You two would make the cutest couple!"

"E-Emily please!"

"I can't believe Emily would suggest such a thing! I find it hard to believe that, that nudist and I would ever be compatible. Although he does have a rather dashing smile and he is pretty easy on the eyes...no, no, no! That's the last thing I need to be thinking about. Oh Aneria..what's wrong with me?"

"It would seem that someone has a case of the love bug!"

"Aneria?"

"Aneria? Who's that?"

Noelle quickly sat up arming herself with an ice sword, "Show yourself!"

"Whoa! Clam down it's just me!"

"Oh," Noell sighed in relief "Lucy. Wait, how'd you get in my house?"

"The front door was unlocked so I kinda let myself in. Anyway who's this guy you're crushing on?"

"W-what? I'm not crushing on anyone! Y-you must have heard wrong."

"No you said something about not being able to like a nudist and- OH MY GOD!" Lucy yelled getting a devious smile on her face, one that scared the hell out of Noell. "You like Gray." she whispered.

"N-no I don't! Don't be ridiculous Lucy I barely even know him."

"Your secrets safe with me." She winked, "Anyway I just wanted to ask if you wanted to come with us on the job tomorrow?"

"Job? What job?"

"I'm not exactly sure yet."

"Who's all going?"

"Natsu, Me, Erza, and Graaaayy."

Noell blushed ignoring Lucy's teasing, "Do you think they'll mind? I haven't gone on a real job yet. I wouldn't want to slow you guys down.."

"They'll be happy to have you! I bet Gray will be too. You guys would make an adorable couple!"

"L-Lucy please!"

Letter 2:

Dear Aneria,

Tomorrow I'll be leaving on my first real job. I'm nervous but I know I'll be ok because I'll have my friends. My friends...that sounds weird to say. Are they really my friends? I never had any friends before, besides you of course. What if I mess up? Do you think they'd be mad at me? I really want to be friends with them. Oh! My friend Emily and this girl Lucy keep teasing me about this boy named Gray; They think I like him and that we're destined to be together. It's crazy. I barely even know the guy and they're planning the rest of my life with him.

He is pretty cute though!

II wish you were here Aneria; You're the only person I could talk to about these things! but you abandoned me! How could you just leave me Aneria?! Can't you see I need you? You were the closest thing to a mother I ever had.

Come home Aneria. Please, I'm begging you.

Love, Noell

A much shorter chapter than I intended. This chapter was pretty much a filler and starting a base towards Noell and Gray's relationship. I can't wait until we get to the chapters with Juvia! That will be fun, poor Noell won't know what's in store for her.