Chapter 2: Fairy Tail
Hey everyone I'm back with a new chapter. Now I wanted to figure out the best part to start this story and I decided on after Galuna Island but before Phantom Lord, many of you asked when this would start and I hope this helps. I hope you like what I have planned. Please Review and Enjoy.
Standing in front of the Fairy Tail guild, Makarov walked up to the front door with Riku, Reya and Babbo right behind.
"Wow, big place." Reya said.
"Yep, this is Fairy Tail. Home to me and many other wizards." Makarov smiles.
"Why's it called Fairy Tail? It's a little strange of a name." Riku asks.
"Yes, it is, but you see no one knows if fairies have tails or if they even exist so it will forever be a mystery unless we try and find out which could be an amazing adventure. And our members are the ones who would want to find out." Makarov explains.
"I like it, very noble." Babbo smiles.
"So, why do you want us to join?" Riku asks.
"When I saw you three stand up for me back there and showed off your magical abilities, I thought it seemed a waste to have you three just continue wandering from town to town looking for more Ärms. You deserve a place to call home and friends by your side." Makarov smiles.
"Wow, that's real nice of you." Reya smiles.
"So, want to meet everyone?" Makarov asks.
"Sure." They all nod as Makarov opened the door. "Hey you little brats! I'm back!" He calls out.
Inside, Riku, Reya and Babbo walk in to see the place was filled with wizards young and old.
"Whoa." They all said walking in behind him.
"Hey Master good to see you back." Macao said.
"Where were you?" Wakaba asks.
"Ran into a bit of trouble, but it all worked out." Makarov said walking to the bar. "Meet Riku and Reya Calder, they'll be joining us."
Instantly the attention of everyone in the guild turned to them.
"Hmm siblings huh?" A guy with spiky black hair said. This was Gray Fullbuster.
"What the heck is that metal thing?" A guy with pink hair and a white scarf said looking at Babbo. This was Natsu Dragneel.
"Uh hi, there." Reya waves.
"Well, well, well, fresh meat." Looking over they saw a woman with long brown hair drinking from a barrel, this was Cana Alberona.
"Uh should you really be drinking that much so early in the day?" Riku asks.
"What was that?" Cana glares.
"Uh never mind." Riku said backing away.
"Word of advice new guy, when Cana drinks don't say things like that." Wakaba said.
"Thanks uh I guess." RIku said when a girl with blonde hair walks over.
"You guys look about as lost as I did when I first joined. I'm Lucy." She said holding out her hand.
"Reya, this is my brother Riku." Reya said shaking when Babbo hopped on the table to look her in the eyes.
"And I'm Babbo." He winks freaking Lucy out.
"Whoa! That thing talks?!" She gasps jumping back.
"Thing? I'll have you know I am a gentleman!" Babbo said.
"Don't bother with Lucy, she's not very good with manners." Babbo looks to see a blue cat standing next to him, this was Happy.
"Yes, I can see that." Babbo said.
"Shut up stupid cat!" Lucy snaps.
"What the heck is this thing?" Natsu asks examining Babbo carefully.
"Gentleman." Babbo glares.
"This is Babbo and he's with us." Riku said as Happy looked Babbo in the eyes.
"What are you?" Happy asks.
"What are you?" Babbo repeats.
"How can you talk?" Happy asks looking at him.
"How can you talk?" Babbo asks looking at him.
"Touché." Happy said.
Reya looks around when a boy with short orange hair, glasses and a green jacket. This was Loke.
"Hey beautiful, allow me to welcome you to Fairy Tail. I'm Loke." He said.
"Uh hi, I'm Reya." She said as he took her hand.
"If you ever need a hand feel free to ask." Loke winks.
Narrowing her eyes Reya strengthened her grip causing Loke to cringe as he drops to his knees. "Sure as long as you know not to do anything funny."
"Wouldn't dream of it." Loke cringed as she let go.
"I like this girl." Cana smirks.
"So what do you two—" Before Gray could finish Babbo cleared his throat. "Uh I mean three do?"
"We're Treasure Hunters." Riku said.
"And pretty good ones." Looking down the hall they saw a girl with long scarlet hair and wearing a suit of armor. This was Erza Scarlet.
"Hey Erza, long time no see." Reya smiles surprising everyone.
"You guys know Erza?" Macao asks.
"And you're still alive?" Wakaba asks.
"When I went on a mission, I ran into these 3 when they searching for a hidden treasure room. They helped me with my mission and in return I helped them." Erza said.
"Good to see you again. Still have that good luck charm we gave you?" Riku smiles as Erza reaches into her pocket and pulls out a small shield shape Ärm.
"Never go anywhere without it. I wondered if I would ever see you all again." Erza said as she looked at Riku and as the two of them looked into each other's eyes a faint blush appeared on both their faces at what happened last time they met.
"So uh…Mr. Dreyar." Riku said.
"Please call me Makarov, Master or Gramps, that's what everyone in this Guild calls me." Makarov smiles.
"Alright uh Makarov, we want to still do our Treasure Hunting. Will we still able to do that?" Riku asks.
"And if you want to keep doing your Treasure Hunting we get quite a few mission requests that get you three a decent amount of money." Erza points to the board behind her.
Riku and Reya look to each other and then to Babbo.
"It would be easier to communicate with your folks if you stayed in one town for a little. Just give it a chance." Babbo urges.
"Alright, we're in." Riku nods.
"Alright kids! You heard them! Let's celebrate!" Makarov declared as all of them burst into cheers.
Walking up to Mirajane, Riku got a blue guild stamp on his right hand, Reya got a red stamp on her left hand and Babbo got a black one on his back.
"Pretty cool, looks like I have a tattoo." Babbo smiles.
"You know you didn't need to get one." Reya said.
"You two got one, so should I." Babbo said.
"Fair enough." Riku rolls his eyes when he saw Erza near the wall. "I'll admit, when you said you were in a guild I never thought I would end up joining." He said walking over.
"Life is just full of surprises." Erza said. "So uh…on your travels did you ever meet anyone after me?"
"No. You kinda left a really good impression after our little expedition." Riku said nervously. "Hey you think you can help us find a place to stay in town?"
"Sure for two things: number one, I want a new Ärm." Erza said.
"What kind?" Riku asks.
"Surprise me." Erza smirks.
"Alright let me see what I got." Riku said. "Dimension Ärm: Zipper." Riku pulled down a zipper and reached inside. "Hmm no, no, hmm maybe, whoa definitely not this one." Riku said feeling around. "Aha." Riku pulls out a ring and hands it to her. "Weapon Ärm: Raiper Whip. This should be useful for you."
"Hmm not bad." Erza said putting the ring on her finger.
"So what's the other thing you wanted?" Riku asks as Erza grabs his jacket and pecks him on the cheek surprising him.
"Missed you." Erza winks before walking towards the welcoming party leaving Riku speechless.
"Whoa." Was all Riku could say before walking back to the party where Babbo was drinking a large glass of booze with Cana
"I think you and I are gonna be good friends metalhead." Cana smiles.
"Hey new guys!" Natsu said getting their attention. "Since you three are the newest members of our guild I wanna be the first to fight you!" Natsu declared.
"What?" Riku, Reya and Babbo said shocked as the rest of the guild chuckles.
"There he goes again going after the newbies." Macao chuckles.
"Think these ones can survive a punch?" Wakaba smirks.
"Wait don't we get a say in what—" Before Riku could finish Natsu leaped at them with a flaming fist.
"Riku!" Reya snaps as he grabbed Babbo and threw him knocking Natsu onto his back surprising everyone.
"What the heck is that thing made of?" Natsu said picking himself up.
"What the hell is wrong with you?! You can't just attack your own guildmates out of nowhere like that!" Riku snaps.
"What were you thinking?!" Reya asks.
"Let me answer that for you guys…nothing." Gray said.
"You guys really are new to guild life. Natsu always picks a fight with the new guys." Macao said.
"Lets us see what kind of men you are." Elfman said.
"I'm a girl." Reya said.
"Grr you ruined my drink for this? Riku let's teach this guy a lesson!" Babbo snaps.
Reya and Riku smirk as they look to each other. "Well you heard him."
"Alright Natsu. You want a fight, we'll give you one." Riku said grabbing Babbo and standing across from him.
"Bring it on." Natsu grins cracking his knuckles.
"Babbo Version 1: Gunblade!" Riku said as Babbo glowed bright turning into a sword that had a gun handle for a guard.
"What is that? What happened to the ball thing?" Happy asks.
"That is Babbo. He transformed into one of his other forms." Reya smirks.
"Wait a minute, Gunblade? Where have I heard that before?" Lucy said curiously.
Riku aims it at him and fires magical bullets at Natsu who jumps out of the way dodging them all.
Charging forward Riku slashes at Natsu who ducks under the slash and punches him in the chest knocking him to the ground.
"Fire Dragon Talon!" Flames surround Natsu's foot as he dived towards him. Grabbing his weapon, Riku charges up causing it to glow.
"Blasting Zone!" Slamming it down a giant explosion went off sending Natsu crashing into a table.
"Okay gonna need to change it up. Babbo Version 2: Element Bracers!" In place of the gunblade, two silver wrist guards with different elemental logos appeared on his arms. "You like playing with fire, Natsu?" Riku said as the fire logo glowed and flames surrounded his fists.
Charging towards Natsu, Riku punches him causing him to grin thinking he got a good hit when the flames started to get sucked out of Riku's bracers into Natsu's mouth.
"Wow, those are some of the best flames I've ever eaten." Natsu smiles.
"Uh oh." Riku eyes widen as Natsu punched him sending him flying across the guildhall.
"Okay fighting fire with fire against this guy, bad idea." Reya cringed.
"I hope Natsu doesn't hurt your brother too badly." Mirajane said.
"I've seen him battle first hand he's got a few more tricks up his sleeve." Erza said.
"Well he better use them quick or Natsu's gonna wipe the floor with him." Gray said.
"Fire Dragon Roar!" Natsu breathed a powerful breath attack at Riku.
"Guess I better embrace the obvious." Riku said as the water logo glowed and he created a giant torrent of water which collided with the fire creating a cloud of steam.
Natsu looked around for any sign of Riku as the steam cleared and saw him right in front of him.
"Gotcha! Fire Dragon Iron Fist!" Natsu charged towards Riku with a glowing fist when suddenly a totem pole shot out of the ground launching him into the air screaming surprising everyone.
"No one ever sees the Totem Pole coming." Reya chuckles.
When Natsu groaned opening his eyes he saw Riku pointing his gunblade at Natsu's head.
"Bang." Riku said mimicking a shot. "You lose."
Natsu chuckles with a smile on his face. "I think I'm gonna like having you guys here."
"Whoa this guy beat Natsu." Macao said impressed.
"I wonder if his sister is any good?" Wakaba asks interested as Reya pulled Riku and Babbo into a group hug.
"Awesome job guys." Reya smiles.
Looking at the three of them and their smiling faces Makarov knew he made the right choice asking them to join.
That night, Erza like she promised was leading the three of them to an apartment.
"This place should be good enough for you three. A bedroom for each of you, reasonable rent and it's pretty comfy." Erza said.
"Thanks for the help Erza." Reya said
"You three are part of Fairy Tail now and we always look out for our own." Erza said.
"We appreciate it." Riku said.
"This place better have enough room for me too." Babbo said as they walked up the stairs. Riku turned around to see Erza smiling at them before he smiled back and walked up to his new home.