Life Beyond Fairy Tail; A New Friend
Disclaimer: I don't own Fairy Tail. It's Hiro Mashima who does :)
(Lucy's P.O.V.)
I sighed, my hands locked behind my head as Isako and I walked over to my apartment in silence. I could feel fazes on the two of us as we walked down the cobblestone road, light whispers blowing around us. It was like being under a giant rain cloud and being rained upon by words.
"Hey, isn't that Lucy from Sabertooth?"
"Yeah, I heard she was on of the Twin Dragon Slayers' girl."
"Who's the guy next to her?"
"I don't know, but he's really hot!"
"Are they dating or something?"
"No way! She's the Dragon Slayer's girl!"
I muttered quiet, insulting words.
Geez, the only thing these people ever think about is gossip, romance, and rumours...
"Hey, you don't mind that I'm crashing at your place for a while, right?" Isako asked, biting his lip a little bit. "I mean, I could just ask to bunk with someone else for a while if you're uncomfortable with this..."
"Nah, I'm fine with this. Doesn't bother me a bit, trust me." I answered, waving a hand in the process. Isako looked at me curiously.
"You mean, it's okay if people just come into your house?" he questioned. I tapped my chin and pondered upon the thought for a while before answering.
"Well, if people just barge into my house unnoticed at the worst possible time, then it bothers me. I've had plenty of experiences of that with my former team back when I was in Fairy Tail. One of my team mates was especially bad for that..." I complained, remembering all of the times that Natsu had broken into my house completely unexpected.
"Really? Who was it?" Isako managed to asked through his laughter.
"Natsu Dragneel and his little blue flying cat." I said, giggling.
"The Salamander broke into your house?" he said in disbelief. I nodded.
"Countless times. He was famous for it!" I exclaimed. Isako continued to laugh. I took in a deep breath, taking in the smells of my surroundings; A car had passed by with a leaky exhaust pipe, fresh new flowers were brought into a flower shop just down the street, strong cologne hung in the air from when a couple had passed through the area, fresh bread was being baked and placed on tables in a café near by...
Mmm...
My stomach growled. Isako and I looked at each other very briefly, before his stomach growled. We both laughed a little sheepishly.
"Want to go get something to eat?" We both asked each other at the same time. "Sure! Where do you want to eat?"
We both stared at each other for what seemed like hours in silence before we both burst out laughing.
"But seriously though, where do you want to eat?" I asked Isako. He shrugged.
"Honestly, I think you should choose.I don't know much about Minouettcha yet." Isako said. I nodded.
"Good point. Maybe after we eat, I can show you around?" I offered. Isako smiled.
"Sounds great!" he exclaimed. I smiled.
"So what are your tastebuds craving? Savoury, spicy, sweet...?" I asked. Isako shrugged.
"Anything really." he said.
Not much to go on... I thought bitterly. I sighed.
"Well, there's this café I've been wanting to try for a while now. I've heard it's really good!" I suggested. Isako smiled.
"Sure!"
"And this is the Main Cathedral." I stood in front of the huge, grey stone church. Isako stared at it in awe. He pointed towards the large dark wood doors of the church.
"Are we allowed to go inside?" he asked. I nodded and pushed open one of the two doors. Isako and I walked in together. My ears perked at the soft sound of an organ playing and the creaks of the long, wood church benches as people came and sat or left after giving thanks or grieving to the Lord. Isako tapped my shoulder. I looked at him.
"Yeah?" I whispered quietly. He pointed over to an empty bench near a statue of the Virgin Mary.
"Let's go sit over there." he whispered back. I nodded and started to walk over to the empty wood bench, Isako trailing silently after me. I sat down on the bench, the old piece of furniture making a creek as my weight pressed down on it, and sighed. The statue of Mary was lit by the rays of the moon coming out of the stained glass windows. Fake flowers, with the exception of the lilies, and ivy vines surrounded her. She held a beaded rosary in her hands and her face was angled towards the cross in in front if the church. I looked beside me to see that Isako had his hands folded in his lap. His eyes were closed and his head hung limply. I smiled. He was praying. I decided to join him, pressing my hands together and looking towards Mary.
Hello, Mary. I hope you will help me, for you see, there is a new member in the guild. Please, grant me the wisdom and faith to help Isako in his new arrival. And, please place your blessings upon the Fairy Tail guild in Magnolia, for they have lost a faithful member, whether he was a traitor or not. Thank you.
After sometime, Isako and I left the church. I wasn't sure about him, but I felt rejuvenated. Filled with a new kind of hope that fluttered in my chest. I smiled. It had been a while since I felt like this. It was when I first met Sting, that I had last had this feeling of rejuvenation fly through me.
"So, to your apartment now?" Isako asked, looking at me with a smile. I nodded.
"Uh-huh. I've shown you the most popular places around here so far. We can maybe continue tomorrow after we rest. If you're still up for it, that is." I suggested.
"Of course. I'd love to get to know Minouettcha more." He replied. I smiled.
"Great! Oh, here we are." I said, stopping in front of my apartment. Isako looked at it.
"It's... Sort of gloomy, don't you think?" He commented. I rolled my eyes and unlocked the door.
"Once you get inside, you'll think differently." I answered, opening the door to my home. I walked in, Isako following me.
"Wow!" He exclaimed, his eyes sparkling. "I wish I had this kind of interior design talent!"
I laughed and closed the door behind me as I kicked off my shoes.
"It's nothing, really. It's just my little home." I said happily. Isako smiled and took his shoes off, placing them beside mine.
"It's lovely. And so well managed! How much is the rent for this place?" Isako asked. I placed my keys on my key rack and walked over to the sitting room.
"About 60 000 jewl a month. Would you like some tea?" I offered. Isako shook his head.
"No thanks, but is there a shower I could use?"
"Yes, upstairs in the bathroom. It's the first door to your right." I replied.
"Thanks Lucy." He said before he disappeared upstairs.
"Towels are under the sink!" I called after him.
"Got it!" he answered. I smiled and walked over to my desk. I heard the sound of running water and the bathroom door closing as I pulled out a sheet of paper and a pen. I shook my pen to get the ink flow started before I wrote.
'Dear Fairy Tail,
Hello Everyone! Guess what? Sabertooth has a brand new member! His name is Isako Madarame. I was thrilled to have a new member in the guild! He's currently staying at my house until he finds a place if his own. Mira, don't say a thing! Sting rejected the idea at first, but I convinced him to let me show some hospitality. And besides, I don't think Isako is that kind if guy anyways. I showed him around Minouettcha and we had dinner together. Mira! No! Although it did surprise me that payed for the two of us... However! I have a feeling the two of us will be great friends. How is everyone? Team Natsu, you better not be causing the Master any grief, but I hope you're the same as always! And Levy, how are you liking my novel? I have the next chapter written up, so I'll mail it to you later. Thanks so much for mailing them all back in one piece! Jet, Droy, stop fighting over Levy. She'll go with you she wants to. (And I think we all know who that is.) Mira, have you fixated yourself on the latest gossip? And who's your next matchmaking victim? Lisanna, are you now a part of Team Natsu? If you are, how are you liking it? Laxus, stop tormenting Gramps for the spot as Master already! He's not likely to retire anytime soon. PantherLily, Carla, Happy, are you all doing okay? I had heard this crazy rumor that someone was going around and catnapping cats! Wendy, how's your training coming along? Have you improved any? Maybe the next time I see you, you can show me what you've learned! Master Markorov, how are you? Are you keeping yourself in good shape? Are the Fairy Tail members causing you trouble? Or are they the same as always? I hope you're taking care of yourself! I think I'll plan to visit you sometime soon, just to make sure everything is in order. I love and miss everyone in Fairy Tail!
Until the next time,
Lucy xox
Hello everyone! I'm soo sorry it took me so long to update T.T you must all have your pitchforks and torches out by now. Anyways, please don't kill me, other wise you won't have any more chapters! So did you like this chapter? I have to admit, the part where Isako and Lucy got to the apartment was the hardest part for my to write! I had no idea what to write! But! If you liked this chapter, let me know by posting a review or PMing me! Don't forget to hit Follow/Favorite!
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Yo(Guest): Im getting to it! . I'm sorry if I'm causing you any grief, but if you wanna hate, go hate somewhere else. I actually wanted to include a part with Gray in this chapter, but I had to stop there since my chapter seemed to be getting a little long( in my opinion). Not only that, it is currently 1:00 in the morning(Where I live)! So the next chapter will include Gray! I promise!
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