The Academy of Fairies
Natsu Dragneel, Jellal Fernandez, Gajeel Redfox, and Gray Fullbuster are four best friends going through Fairy Tail Academy with their friends. Join the students of Fairy Tail Academy on their crazy high school adventures as they discover drama, friendship, and... Falling in love!?
~Chapter 7: Be As One…
Normal POV
"Are you ready?" Igneel called up the stairs and waited for an answer. He tapped his foot impatiently and yawned. He hated early mornings like this…
"Gomen, papa!" Wendy cried, pulling her suitcase with all her strength. "This is so… heavy!"
Wendy tried to throw the suitcase down the stairs, but her dressed caught the end of the suitcase. She yelped as she was pulled down the long set of spiral stairs with the suitcase in front of her. It slammed onto the ground and she landed on it. Igneel ran over and looked at her as she rubbed her neck. Wendy sat up on her knees and flinched as she rubbed her thighs.
"Ouch, that really hurt." She whimpered, fixing her hair with her hands. Igneel helped her to her feet and he wiped her cheek with a handkerchief.
"Are you alright Wendy?" Igneel asked softly. "You should be more careful! You're so clumsy…"
"Gomen, papa, I didn't mean to make you worry." Wendy said nervously. She hated how clumsy she was. It always made others worry and she hated when people worried about her. Igneel ruffled Wendy's hair and she lifted her suitcase.
"Masanori, Sylvie, hurry up please!" Igneel ordered harshly. He was getting irritated! He wanted to hurry and get on the road to avoid afternoon traffic.
"We're coming papa, chill out!" Sylvie shouted back from atop the stairs. She dragged her rainbow Nyan Cat suitcase down the stairs and pouted, crossing her arms. "Momma had to get her shampoo."
"Ugh, this is so boring!" Igneel slumped over and Wendy giggled.
"Don't worry papa!" Wendy said happily. "We'll see Natsu-san soon! I really want to meet Onii-chan!"
"Is he nicer than old Masanori up there?" Sylvie whined, leaning upside down on the couch, not even caring that her underwear was showing. Her sundress rolled up to her chest and she didn't care that her stomach was showing as well. "Masanori hardly ever plays with us anymore."
"Shut up, pest." Masanori said, walking down the stairs, having no problem with his suitcase unlike his younger sisters. They both pouted as Masanori turned to Igneel. "What's wrong with you old man?"
"Natsu always called me old man…" Igneel slumped over farther and a depressing black aura loomed over him. Masanori sweat dropped and the girls giggled. "I wish your mother would hurry. Magnolia is a whole day away from here!"
"Alright, sorry I'm late, but I'm ready now!" Grandeeney ran down the stairs and smiled at everyone. Igneel perked up and grabbed her arm.
"Come on honey, let's hurry and get in the car!" Igneel said, pushing her out the door. He handed Masanori the keys and the little sisters walked out the front door. They threw their things into the back of the car and Igneel smirked as he got into the drivers seat. He was practically bouncing in his seat! Grandeeney, Sylvie, Wendy, and Masanori watched as Igneel continued to grin.
"You seem happy about going to visit Natsu." Grandeeney sweat dropped and Igneel turned to her.
"Of course, he's always been really fun to be around!" Igneel said, pulling out of the driveway. He looked into the mirror at his children in the middle row and grinned. "You guys are gonna love Natsu, I just know it."
"I'm sure we will if he's more fun than this guy!" Sylvie smirked, pointing her thumb towards Masanori. He grabbed her cheek with his hand and yanked on it.
"I should throw you out the window you little brat!" Masanori shouted, pulling on her face harder.
"W-Wah, Onii-chan calm down!" Wendy cried, trying to pull him away. Igneel turned on the radio and Grandeeney sighed.
'This was going to be a crazy long trip… *sigh*
Gray POV
"Ugh… my head is killing me…" I sat up and the sun's rays beamed into my eyes. I closed the curtains and let out a loud yawn. I rested a hand on my head as it throbbed.
I couldn't remember a thing from last night. All I remembered is we arrived at Lucy's awesome house and I was drinking with Natsu, Gajeel, and Jellal…
Whoa, wait a second…! That's why I felt so wasted! I passed out when Lucy hugged us. I had way too much to drink. I lost count after three, I know that…
"So we must be in Lucy's basement." I looked around and realized I was the only in the room. It was a large guest bed with silky white curtains and warm sheets. The large blanket covered my body and dressers lined up against the left wall. Books lined up against the right wall and a huge walk in closet filled the front walls. The walls were a pale green of some sort.
"Hello Gray-chan, I see you're awake." Virgo entered the room with Capricorn. They both smiled and I smiled back, then flinching from the pain in my head.
"Ouch… My head is killing me." I held my head as it throbbed again. Virgo handed me a small container and I blinked at it.
"It's aspirin, take one." Virgo shook the container. "I have to give one to the others as well. By the way, they are in the kitchen about to eat breakfast. Would you like to join them?"
I shook my head and took the pill. Capricorn handed me an apple juice box and I chugged it all down. I burped and crawled out of the bed. I threw off my shirt and looked at myself in the mirror.
"Nah, I think I'll skip out on breakfast." I replied, yawing. "I'm gonna go for a walk right quick." I slipped on a white T-Shirt and an orange jacket. I turned to Virgo and Capricorn as I raised a brow. "Can I get some privacy? I gotta change clothes."
Virgo nodded quickly and exited the room with Capricorn following. They closed the door back and I slipped on my jeans. I silently slipped on my shoes and went out the front door…
I couldn't tell anyone about my secret place… I think I would die if someone ever found out.
Natsu POV
"My head hurts really bad." I groaned, lying on the couch. Gajeel laughed as he made himself comfy on the other side of the couch.
"You're such a wimp. You didn't even drink that much. You and Gray passed out like little bitches." Gajeel crossed his arms and Jellal chuckled.
"Sorry we don't drink once a week like a certain roommate of ours!" Jellal smirked, making Gajeel frown and punch his arm.
"Morning everyone, how are you?" Lucy yawned, walking over in her star PJs. We said hello and looked at the screen as the smell of food emanated from the kitchen. Lisanna, Mira, and out of all people Cana, were cooking. Erza was at the kitchen table drinking coffee. Lucy took a seat next to me and smiled.
"Are you and Gray alright?" She smiled. "You both passed out light night from all that."
I blinked and processed what she said… So that's why I don't remember falling asleep in one of the guest rooms!
"Yeah I'm alright; just a bit dizzy is all." I said, grinning. Lucy ran a hand through my hair and giggled.
"I love your hair and all…" She tilted her head. "Why is it pink?"
"I asked the same question when I first met him." Jellal sweat dropped and I pouted.
"I was born with pink hair. Is that a problem?" I asked. "Don't be hatin on the awesome pink hair alright!"
Lucy laughed and I felt my face heat up. What's up with her? Weirdo…
"You're so funny Natsu." She smiled, standing up. "I'm gonna go check on the girls in the kitchen. Keep my spot warm, okay?" She winked and skipped off into the kitchen. My face exploded into a red color and I started to sweat. I've never felt so flustered and nervous in my life!
"She so digs you man!" Jellal said, leaning closer to me. I pushed his head away with a pillow and crossed my arms.
"S-Shut up, she's just kidding." I stuttered, not even sure myself if she was joking or not. All I know is she looked cute doing it.
I never said a girl looked cute before in my life! Wah! What's happing to me?!
"Whatever you say Salamander." Gajeel looked at the TV screen, watching HOTD (High School of The Dead). (A/N: HOTD is one of my FAVE anime! I just watched all of it recently and it's become one of my faves! Besides the crappy ending…!)
"Now that I think about it…" I looked around the room and peeped over the couch and looked into the kitchen. Virgo walked in with a cloth and we watched her.
"Hey Virgo," I called. "Do you know where Gray's sleeping?"
"Gray-chan is no longer sleeping." She replied bluntly. "He said he was going out as he walked out the door."
"Do you have an idea of where he might be?" Jellal raised a brow and Virgo tapped her chin with her finger in thought.
"I have no idea. Is it punishment time?" She titled her head and stuck her arms out to us. We sweat dropped and shook our heads no. She shrugged and walked off into one of the corridors.
I wonder where that weirdo went…
Gray POV; Music Store
I walked into the doors and silently walked down the long hall until I got to a door. I slid it open and looked around the large room.
"Hey Gray, how are you?" A close friend of mine, Sherry, smiled she walked from behind the counter.
Sherry was a friend of my older brother's so in a way, we're friends… I guess. Sometimes though, she was kinda creepy. She had a major crush on my brother and I'm pretty sure she still does.
"Hey Sherry, I was wondering if I could… do my thing?" I asked nervously, kicking my feet. She nodded and smiled at me. Only she, Natsu, and Mira knew my secret. Not even Jellal or Gajeel knew about this. If they did, they'd never let it go.
"It's waiting for you in the back. I bought you a new one because your old one was kinda breaking apart. I hope you like it." She smiled opening the back door. I nodded and walked through the door, closing it behind me. I locked it and turned on a little spotlight.
There was a large stage there and seats filled the area. There were a few paths you could go down to take a seat, but no one really came down here unless they had to test an instrument. I looked up and saw what I normally come here for…
A large piano sat on the stage, shining bright from the spot light I had turned on moments ago. I walked over to it and threw off my jacket. I looked down at the keys and smiled at the shiny piano.
I pressed on a few keys and began to play a beautiful little tune. I paused and looked at the folder above the keys. I opened it and my eyes widened as I realized one of my songs were in here.
Yeah, one of my songs that I wrote! Go ahead, laugh it up. This is the sensitive guy I've kept deep inside me since I was 7 or 6. I didn't like letting others hear me play. I'd get nervous and mess up.
Before I knew it, I started to play from the first page and started to sing…
"donna toki demo omotte iru yo aenai himo
Every time I Feel
Ah attaka na tenohira kurumareta Heart & Soul
hanarezu ni koko ni aru
nanigenai yasashisa ni meguri au tabi subete wo
dakishimeta kunaru yo
I Will -Be As One- kimi wo mamoritai
Stay With Me suki da yo Yes You itoshii hito
afuredasu omoi kakusazu tsutaeru kara
tatta ichido deatta kisekisa
hoshi tachi ga musubi kagayaku you ni amatsubu
yagate umi ni sosogu yo ni
futari kasaneaou Love kimi ga subete"
I played the last few notes, thinking of my family. My sister, my brother, my mom, and… my dad. I few tears, tears of anger, ran down my face as I pressed the last note gently.
*Thud!*
I shot up from the piano bench and looked at the person standing from behind me. She had beautiful silky purple hair that went to her shoulder blades with green eyes. She had dropped the broom she was holding before and was staring at me with wide eyes.
I stood there, speechless. She heard me play and saw me shed a few tears… I was scared of what she was going to say to me…
"You play the piano?" She asked, walking up the stage steps. I hesitated, but nodded to her. She smiled a bit and stood into the light. "I'm glad I'm not the only one then."
"Y-You didn't see or hear any of that did you?" I asked, a bit too harsh. She nodded and I sat down on the bench.
"G-Gomen, was I not supposed to?" She asked a bit of worry in her voice. I sighed and shook my head.
"I'm not mad. Just promise not to tell anyone." I touched the keys and yawned. The girl walked over and sat next to me on the piano bench.
"That song was beautiful… I really liked it."
This girl was kicking me out my comfort zone and beating me down with a shovel! I'd love to hit her with one right now to teach her not to eavesdrop!
"Thanks, I should go now." I stood up and grabbed my jacket. I rushed down the steps and she jumped off of the bench.
"C-Can you come back tomorrow?" She asked her face flushed. I turned to her and blinked. "I-I wanna hear you play again…"
I looked at the ground and let out a sigh. "Sure, I could try I guess. Who are you anyways?"
"I'm Naomi Sebeka; I go to Mermaid Heel Academy, the all girls' school." She smiled, stepping down the stairs. "I also play the piano and I love to sing."
Maybe I had more in common with this girl than I thought… She seemed pretty cool, besides the whole eavesdropping thing.
"I'm Gray Fullbuster." I crossed my arms and turned away from her. She smiled and took out a scrap of paper. She wrote something in purple sharpie and I blinked at her when she handed me the paper.
"We can meet up tomorrow at the coffee shop if you want." She put the scrap into my shirt pocket and chuckled. "That's got my number on it, don't loose it."
I nodded and she turned on her heels, heading for the back door. She opened the door and turned to me.
I'll never forget what Naomi said before she left…
"So, tomorrow, it's a date!" She winked and giggled. "See ya cutie!"
"W-Whoa there Naomi, wait a second!" I called, but she ran out the backdoor. I pouted and smacked my forehead.
What did I just get myself into?!
It took me forever to get this chapter released! :D
Another one of my OCs has been revealed, only a few more! ^_^
If you guys are wondering, Natsu's family should truly enter the story soon!
I can't wait to make the next one! Imma work on it right away! ;)
Anyways, PLEASE REVIEW! I love to read them! You guys entertain me!
Bye!
~PKSky1999
(Got any questions? Don't be afraid to ask me!)