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Levy tapped her fingers on the table, a blank expression on her face. She was in deep thought about Emily and Gajeel. Why did they have a better relationship together than when Gajeel and Levy were together? It could be because they had the same type of magic, but Levy had known him longer! They only talked for a few days and were flirting as if they had done it for years!
"Ugh, it's because of you that I'm thinking like a jealous little school girl." Levy mumbled quietly. She then stood up from her seat and proceeded to walk out of the guild.
"Levy? Where are you going?" Mira called out in a questioning tone.
"Just to do some more shopping." She heard Happy yell something, but she was already out of the door before she could hear it clearly.
As she walked back to Fairy Hills, she caught sight of the old man who had mistaken her for a boy, which only added fuel to her anger. She shrieked and pulled on her hair, making the passing people give her strange looks.
"This is not my day." Levy growled.
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"So, we're gonna catch some bandits for 20,000 jewels?" Emily perked a brow as she read the flyers Lily had handed to her. Gajeel sat across from her, eating some metal she had formed.
"Yep," He answered through chewing. "It's an easy job for some good money!"
"These losers are gettin' it when we come!" Emily cackled. "So, when are we leaving?"
"We're planning on leaving tomorrow, unless you're too scared to leave because of your poor itty bitty little wounds." Gajeel mocked, raising his voice some octaves at the last four words. Emily gave him a sharp glare, but her grin indicated that she was having fun with the teasing.
"Oh? You think that I can't handle a couple of burns? Hell, I saved that cutie named Levy almost dying! Yet here I am! I could kick your ass with my hands tied behind my back!" Emily retorted. Gajeel made a 'tsk' noise as he stood and turned his arm into iron.
"You up to that challenge?" He and Emily exchanged grins before dashing outside to start their fight. Lily simply rolled his eyes before flying out to follow.
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Levy stormed into her room in Fairy Hills and slammed the door behind her before shrieking in rage, pulling at her hair. She grabbed her pillow, stuffed her face into it, and screamed once more with the pillow muffling the screech. Levy knew that Aiel had probably written something in the book and trudged over her desk where the book sat. She opened the flap and found written words on the page she had flipped to.
May I ask for the reason of your seemingly terrible rage?
"Oh my goodness, Aiel! I had such a terrible day!" Levy groaned.
Tell me what happened, Levy.
"Well firstly, this perverted old man called me a boy since I have...a lack of breasts." Levy mumbled the last words quietly, but it was loud enough so that Aiel could hear it.
I see. Breasts are all many guys look for, Levy. I, however, think you shine out of every girl out there for being just you.
Levy flushed, secretly pleased at the compliment. "T-Thank you, Aiel."
It's no trouble, Levy. Now, what else happened? Is it about Gajeel?
Levy didn't answer, confirming Aiel's question. She simply looked down at her lap, plucking at her fingernails as she nodded slowly; almost shamefully.
What happened?
"Well, he apologized for the incident, which is great. But, he, well, he and Em-chan-"
No need to explain further. I'm not sure if this Gajeel is worth it for you, Levy. He doesn't treat you like he should and he even goes off after another girl when you're clearly giving him your all.
"Aiel, I thought we went over this."
We did, but I can't help but say it again. You deserve someone better. As a second father, I don't exactly approve fully of Gajeel.
The Solid Script Mage smiled as Aiel labeled himself as her second father. It was nice to know that someone cared about her. Her smile then dropped as she sighed and ran her hand through her hair.
"Thank you, Aiel. I really appreciate it, really, I do!"
I can tell.
"However, for a girl, it isn't easy for her to give up her feelings. It may take me a day, a week, a month, maybe even a year to give up on him." Levy stated.
Then I'll help you give up on him.
"But that's the problem. I'm not sure if I can or want to..." Levy muttered.
Levy?
"Yes?"
Perhaps it might be better if I was there to console you physically.
"What do you mean?"
As you know, I am trapped in this book. However, being trapped here for more than 20 years, you tend to get lonely. Now that I've met you, I want to spend time with you and talk to you, face-to-face. I want to be part of the world again.
"Oh, Aiel, I understand, but-"
You're not sure if you should.
"I'm sorry." Levy whispered. "Plus, if I could, I don't know if I even had the power to."
We can find a way together, Levy. Or is it that you don't want me in your world?
"No, Aiel, of course I want you in this world! It would be amazing if you were!"
Then let us fight this obstacle for our new life ahead of us.
Levy hesitated to answer. She stared at the words Aiel had written as questions, consequences, and possible futures ran through her mind. If Aiel was free, would she cause problems? After all, Makarov would definitely be upset with her, but still, Aiel was stuck in the book for more than twenty years and he seemed to have learned his lesson. Maybe Levy could convince him to get over the past and look into the future.
"Okay! I'll do it, Aiel."
Thank you, Levy. Thank you very much.
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Lucy stood outside Levy's door once more, staring at the ground with a thoughtful expression. This time, she wasn't imagining anything. Who was Aiel? Why did Levy want this person in this world? Maybe he was from another universe? But then how would Levy be able to talk to him?
The Celestial Mage's stare turned hard and determined as she began walking towards the guild once more. Erza or Makarov had to be questioned and it had to be now.
For all she knew, Levy could be in great danger.
I'm sorry for not working on this as much as I should have. The chapter is really short too and I apologize, but I have my other stories to update as well such as Norman High School Host Club which I have not updated in months. I'm sorry! I hope you enjoyed this chapter! Please review, it makes Hiram and me happy! :3
From, UniqueNeko