Sorry the update took so long guys! I've just been drowning in schoolwork this week, plus the concert I went to on Monday seriously affected my schedule and everything. Hopefully things will get a little more regular after this weekend, but unfortunately I have two English projects due Monday on the Scarlet Letter. Great book by the way. Anyways here's Chapter 14!
Chapter 14: Surprise
The Hogwarts's students' faces all stared in confusion, and slight fear, at the 12 Fairies who were glaring at the door.
Gray Fullbuster's hands were together, one palm open and the other in a fist against it, as the people closest to him felt the chills emanating from his presence. Freed Justine had his sword out and his eye was glowing a purple color, his face cautious as he looked at the new people entering. Evergreen had taken off her glasses, her eyes glowing gold and her hands out ready to fire her machine gun.
Natsu Dragneel's hands were aflame as his pink hair covered one of his eyes, scales forming along his face as he glared at the door. Lucy Heartfilia had her whip in her hand, looking slightly pleased at the people before her, as well as slightly worried and slightly angry. The emotions covering her face were mirrored in Erza Scarlett's eyes as she held out her sword towards the visitors. As the people around them, and across the hall saw their faces, they couldn't help but wonder what could bring about three such contradicting emotions in a person.
Gajeel Redfox's body was covered in iron scales as he glared at the intruders, but his face softened when it came across one of the people in the group. Bickslow's eyes glowed green, his babies hovering behind him as he watched the people closely. Mira Jane Strauss was emitting a terrifying aura as her glare sent fear into any who laid eyes upon her furious form.
Wendy Marvell was glaring at the door cautiously, as if analyzing the possible meanings for their entrance into the hall. Juvia Lockser seemed slightly surprised, but also ready to fight as her stance had become defensive, ready to block or parry any harm coming the way of her and her friends. Finally, Lisanna Strauss glared as she brought her hands together into fists, casting a worried glance towards the others in the room, not sure what to make of the four.
Standing in the doorway, following behind the short Makarov Dreyar were four people who no one who knew them would have expected to see together. However as the Hogwarts students slowly slid their gaze from the Fairy Tail students towards the souce of their anger, they saw nothing that would warrant the reaction they had received. The first thing saw was a man with shaggy blue hair. He had a strange tattoo under his eye and wore a dark blue cloak. On his face, he wore no expression, except what could be interpreted as a bored one. Next to him was a short girl with a small orange dress and an orange headband on her head. She had an apprehensive smile on her face as she eyed the Fairy Tail mages. A third man had bright yellow hair, and a wide toothy grin, fangs apparent in his teeth, as he looked around at the room, seemingly unaffected by the people glaring at his half shirtless figure. Resting on his shoulder was a red cat, who was staring at the man in admiration. The fourth and final figure was another man, this time with medium length black hair that covered one of his eyes. The one that was visible was red and seemed to be completely bored with his surroundings as he showed no emotion upon his handsome face. In his arms was a green cat wearing a pink frog's costume, who was staring wide eyed at the other people in the room.
Makarov finally spoke up, "We have been joined by four students from our school, who were originally supposed to come with us last month, but got held up a day where we come from, which translates to a month here. My children, please sit down, I know you are excited to see your friends, and you have missed them dearly, but there is no reason to react so… rashly towards their presence." The Fairy Tail wizards eyed him warily, before reluctantly sitting down, some having to be forcibly restrained in order to get them to sit calmly in their seats.
Draco stared at the blonde girl that had been plaguing his thoughts for the last month, 'I wonder what has her so worried….' He noticed the blonde Slytherin teacher glare slightly at him as his gaze stayed on the girl, and he quickly averted his eyes, upset at being caught in the act.
Hermione looked at Gajeel and whispered under her breath, "Gajeel? Is everything all right?" The man turned around in his seat, looking at the short, bushy haired girl he had grown fond of, and mouthed the word 'later' to her, to which she nodded and gave a reassuring smile. She felt satisfied when she saw his muscles relax slightly at the gesture, and turned her attention to Dumbledore, who had stood up to address the students.
"Well, I suppose we should sort our newest students into their respective houses then, shouldn't we?" he said as he summoned the stool that held the hat to the table.
Makarov spoke then, "Jellal Fernandes". The blue haired man stepped up to the stool, his face a mask, placing the hat upon his head, while sitting on the chair. 'You have done many bad things in your life, though not by your choice. You are also very dedicated to your scarlet haired friend. I must admit, it is extremely hard to place you, however, I think the best place for you would be the place in which your devotion and loyalty will be most appreciated. HUFFLEPUFF.' The man calmly made his way over to the table that had started clapping upon his placement, sitting down next to the blue haired girl named Wendy that he had met following the Nirvana incident. Erza, upon seeing his placement, smiled, 'I suppose a place filled with loyalty would be best for Jellal. He has given up so much, yet is devoted to redeeming himself.'
"Levy McGarden." The short blue haired girl walked up to the stool quietly, looking a little nervous, before placing the hat on her head. 'Ah, the placement for you is quite easy. You are far more intelligent than the average wizard, and your learning curve is quite impressive. It is obvious your place is in RAVENCLAW.' The girl made her way to the table, sitting next to Evergreen nervously, before making a small amount of eye contact with the Dragon Slayer sitting at the Slytherin table. 'So Master brought Shrimp here, I wonder what for… I don't really understand what's going on, but I'll make sure I get my answers.' With a slight growl, Gajeel returned his attention to the ceremony.
"Rogue Cheney." The stoic man from before made his way to the stool, trailed by the sleepy, and scared, looking cat. The hat seemed to soften when he was placed on the man's head, 'You seemed to have endured far more pain than many your age, yet you are managing to control the darkness within yourself, and push it out in favor of the light, something I know that many students here are struggling with. You will be an excellent addition to SLYTHERIN.' The man slowly made his way to the table, sitting down next to his former idol, who glanced at him, before saying gruffly, "You better tell me what the hell's going on Ryos." Rogue flinched at the name he had gone by as a child, then answered, "All will be revealed in time, Gajeel-san." Gajeel nodded slowly, his muscles still tense.
"Finally, Sting Eucliffe." The blonde man made his way up to the stool, yanking on the hat. 'Ah, Sting is it? You are quite the rash and almost foolish character. Although your heart doesn't seem entirely in the right place, it is still my opinion that the best place for you is GRYFFINDOR.' The Fairies all gasped, even the new additions, as they had already been informed of the qualities of each house. They all knew that Gryffindor was known for those who belonged on the right side of a battle, but none of them imagined Sting would wind up in there. He made his way over to sit next to Lucy, flashing her a cocky grin, and, leaning in next to her ear, whispered, "Your master said we should get one of the members in our house to help show us around and help us adjust, would you care to help me babe?" All of the Dragon Slayers in the room, excluding Rogue, growled slightly at the overheard comment. Laxus was glaring down at the ignorant Light mage with a fury none had seen since the Fantasia incident. As Sting smirked at the blush forming on the Celestial mage's cheeks and the flustered nod she gave in response, Rogue calmly said, "He was just joking, well mostly." Although the Slayers relaxed slightly, they were still tensed, wondering what had called for the four new members' arrival to Hogwarts.
Levy saw everyone's worry and said, "Master was worried about the state of things here and wanted some extra help, so he asked us to come." Wendy quickly relayed the information to her fellow Hufflepuffs, Gajeel and Natsu doing the same for their tables. Levy continued, "Things are a lot more serious than we thought, and all I can tell you now is one word." The three Dragon Slayers immediately stiffened, before Gajeel let out a sigh, "That would explain Je – Mystogan's presence." Sting said, from the Gryffindor table, "You can call him Jellal; it's not as if anyone here knows who you're talking about." Natsu said, "It's true that it explains Jellal, but what about the Twin Bastards?" Wendy piped up, "She said that was all she could tell us guys, and we should wait until after dinner for the Masters to explain it further to us."
As the other members of the guild who did not have the slayers' hearing asked what had been revealed, the three mages looked at each other before each uttered the name who had changed all of their lives for the worse, "Zeref."
Review and tell me what you think! I love reading your guys' suggestions and your thoughts on the plot and characters! Throwing these four into the group dynamics is going to lead to some DRAMA. God I love writing drama, but I hate living it! Ahaha, hope you guys enjoyed the chapter. Until next time my loves!