Disclaimer: I do not own either Fairy Tail or the Xeno game series...But one day, I will! Hiro Mashima owns Fairy Tail and Namco and the game creators (Too many to list) own the Xeno game franchise!
Next day 9 am Chaos P.O.V.
The feeling of warmth spreading across his cheek caused him to stir from the dark depths of his mind. Giving a slight groan as color flared on the inside of his left eye, Chaos slowly cracked his eyes to let them adjust. As the whispers of a hushed talk reached his ears, at the same time, the feeling of being under a microscope crawled down his spine.
He was turning his head to the right, seeing a set of green eyes staring at him from under pink bangs. The look was pretty much outright hostile. Unable to help it, Chaos let a smile turn the corners of his mouth. To have a glimpse of shock that appeared in those green eyes.
"Good morning Natsu." He said softly.
His words elicited a soft growl from Natsu, as he watched Natsu pull away from the bed. Only to have a shadow fall across his field of vision, making Chaos turn and look back up to see Erza standing there, looking semi-cross at Natsu.
Not wanting anything to happen, Chaos shifted till he was sitting up and smiling at Erza as he spoke once more, "Good morning to you too, Miss Erza."
The look of surprise on Erza's face made Chaos smile a bit wider as he sat upon the bed, effectively blocking Natsu from her line of sight. She was not wanting to have her start lecturing him again, as she had done the night before. His teal eyes were taking in her reaction as she smiled back at him, giving a nod of her head.
"Good, you are awake as well. I just finished talking with our guild master. He has the basics of what has occurred and that we are bringing someone back with us. So let's get going. The train leaves in an hour, be ready." She said, her brown eyes shadowing as she spoke.
Sitting there, Chaos remained silent as he nodded before turning and looking down at Natsu, who seemed to be a bit green. Wanting to ask what was wrong, Chaos decided it would be better if he left it alone. Since Natsu didn't seem to like him and it would start another possible fight.
Darting to the end of the bed, Chaos bent to slip his shoes back on, not having taken anything else off when he had gone to sleep. Keeping his eyes downwards as he listened to the other two in the room pack their stuff up. He was done and waiting when Erza tells Natsu to get Gray and Lucy and have them meet them in the lobby.
Watching as the pink-haired dragon slayer practically ran out of the room, Chaos couldn't help but smile at how eager he was to see Lucy. It made a small wave of nostalgia was through him. As happy memories of spending time with Shion, JR, MOMO, Ziggy, Jin and KOS-MOS before the fated day. It left a slightly bitter taste in his mouth that he would never get to see them again, while at the same time wondering if he would find a place to fit in here in earth land.
So lost in his thoughts, Chaos jumped when a hand clamped down on his shoulder. Drawing him back to reality as he looked up to see Erza looking at him knowingly. Letting him know that she knew the paths his thoughts were traveling. Giving a half-smile as the door to the room opened, revealing Natsu, who had a boot imprint on his chest and looking slightly dejected. Giving the distinct impression that his idea of informing Gray and Lucy was not a success.
Dropping his gaze, Chaos stood up from the bed, running his hands through his hair to make it look at least a bit presentable. Soon enough, though, he was following both Natsu and Erza out of the room and to the elevator. Still feeling a bit worried at how Natsu looked, Chaos peeked over at the pink-haired man, seeing him trying to covertly glare at him, while still looking a bit pale. Letting a small smile flash at Natsu before going back to looking forward as the elevator came to a halt, followed by a soft ding as the doors opened.
Stepping off the elevator, Chaos waited for Erza to tell them what to do. When she quickly said they'd wait for Lucy and Gray, just nodded his head and made his way to a chair and sat down, folding his hands in his lap. The wait was not long, but it gave him enough time to take in the lobby of the hotel. It was rather simple, nothing overly fancy. It was leaving him feeling at ease and wanting to relax. But that wasn't something he thought he could do in this new world. There was so much still for him to learn and experience if he didn't make enemies out of everyone with his magic or die.
The moment the elevator opened once more, Erza told them all to move out, which they did as a close-knit group. Chaos stayed quiet as they walked to the train station and got on the train. Upon entering the cabin that was chosen by Erza, Chaos sat by the window, with Gray next to him. Lucy sat directly across from him a soft smile on her lips as she smoothed out her short pleated blue skirt. Only to have to jerk his head around at the sound of metal hitting flesh. His eyes wide as they took in Natsu crumpling over with a soft grunt, officially knocked out. She was dating his gaze back to Lucy, who was watching him with a slightly amused smile on her lips, brown eyes dancing.
"He has severe motion sickness, so this is how it is dealt with as healing magic is rare."
That was the explanation he got as he saw Natsu be placed lying on the seat, head in her lap. He was noting that Lucy threaded her fingers through his hair. Seeing the now unconscious man instinctively nuzzle his head into his pillow, which Chaos had no doubt was soft, by the look of bliss that was crossing his face.
When a small jerk followed by a hiss shifted him, Chaos looked out the window. A part of him wanting to see more of the lush greenery that he saw from his descent, but up close. It strongly reminded him of the earth back in its hay day. The nostalgia for that settling into her soul as he watched as the train pulled from the city into the country around it. Making sure to remain alert to those in the cabin, Chaos indulged himself in getting lost in the simplistic beauty he was seeing.
Lucy's POV.
As she sat there on the train, Lucy couldn't help but look at the strange man who had fallen into her life. The dreams, to meeting him and finding out about his gift as she was going to term it at this moment. Lucy wanted to walk this path to the end, which puts herself in a conflicted state since that might mean having to leave Fairy Tail and her family. Something that she didn't want to do. But Lucy knew without a doubt that Master was a fair man and would do his best to help.
At that thought, she felt her lips turn up in a smile. Continuing to watch Chaos, she noted how his crystalline eyes seem to be lit up at seeing the land zip by out the window, how his caramel skin seemed to be glowing as he smiled like a happy little child. Everything about Chaos intrigued her, called to her on some level or another. A giant enigma puzzle to be figured out. Which other than writing was a past time hobby? She was sure that she would get to learn more about him. Find out more about his past, why there was always just a sad look in the depths of those large expressive eyes on top of him being so reserved and shy. There had to be a sense of humor in there with how he smiled, causing small crease lines at the edges of eyes and lips. So lost in her thoughts, Lucy jumped when she felt a gentle touch on her knee. Biting back a scream, she rapidly blinked her eyes. Which was still trained on Chaos, who was smiling as he leaned back? The sudden heat she felt flooding her cheeks, and ear tips made her look down.
"I asked if there was something on my face since you were staring at me so intently." Lifting her eyes back up, she nodded her head no. Before starting to giggle at what she had been doing. Having been trained that staring was rude, making it a habit that she didn't get caught when studying someone, Lucy felt slightly embarrassed.
"Sorry. I was thinking."
Wanting to kick herself for not what she said, but how it came out, Lucy smiled at him. "Am I wrong in guessing that I would possibly be a part of what you were thinking?"
Widening her eyes, Lucy chuckled softly as she shook her head as she replied. "You'd be correct. It is safe to say that I am curious about you. Massively, since for a while now, I kept having the same dream over and over. Each night it got stronger. It was of how you arrived."
Raising her eyebrows as Lucy saw him look shocked. She was wondering just why he would be at all. Where he was from, did they not believe in prophetic dreams or signs? If there was a belief, did he not believe in it? If so, then why. Again Lucy got lost in her thoughts; only this time, she was brought out by a chuckle. When she looked at Chaos, she saw that he was trying not to laugh too loud — making her look at her teammates in the small cabin. Both Gray and Erza had, at some point, fallen asleep.
"Your mind wanders a lot, doesn't it?"
Puckering her lips and puffing up her cheeks in mock irritation at his words. When he only shook his head again, causing that feather-soft silver-white hair to shift around his face. Deciding right then and there that she would make him laugh before they arrived in Magnolia, she blew a raspberry as she crossed her eyes at him.
"What...pfft. Hahaha"
The moment Chaos saw her doing it, she saw his brief confusion before bursting out in a muffled fit of laughter. The sound was deep and rich, warming her heart. It also made him look years younger than she was sure he was. Also, it was infectious as she started to giggle aloud as well. There was a reserved side of her that told her to be cautious of him since he was a stranger, but the other half of her was saying make friends, get to know him. That if he wanted to, he could have already done them all harm, ten times over.
"There you go. I think that is better. You are too tense."
At her words, Chaos looked at her with surprise on his face. She was making Lucy leaned back in her seat and relax a bit more and still threading her hand through Natsu's hair.
"I wasn't aware... I am sorry if I was rude, Lucy."
Giving a small shake of her head to indicate that he didn't need to apologize, Lucy let her eyes drift out the window to the open countryside. "It is alright. To some point, I understand what you're feeling. Believe it or not, each person in this little space has their own story. Yours though, I think it takes the cake and all. I mean falling from the skies after coming from somewhere far away, on the other side of the galaxy."
At her words, Lucy heard Chaos chuckle and mention something about a cult movie classic. Curious about this, she turned her head to look at him. "Oh. You didn't exactly quote it, but it sounds similar. A space movie. Lots of action and adventure called Star Wars."
Not entirely sure about what he was talking about, Lucy nodded her head.
"Miss Lucy. Can I ask you some questions to help pass the time?"
Letting a smile graced her lips, she nodded yes as she waved at him to go ahead.
"What...is the Master of your Guild like?"
Taking a deep breath as she thought about how to answer that particular question.
"Master Makarov is an interesting person. He is, without a doubt, a strong man. Don't underestimate him. His short stature belies his magical capabilities, of which he has three types. On a ranking scale, he is number ten of the top 10 mages in all of Fiore." Pausing to watch Chaos absorb what she just said. When he gave her flick of his eyes, she continued. "He is a fair person, understanding, and kind beyond belief. The guild and everyone in it is his home and family. Woe betides anyone that messes with us; he will be the first person out there to get payback. But don't think that he is brutal in the I will take a life sense Chaos. As a mage of Fairy Tail, we see all life as precious and do not kill no matter what. That will get you banished from the guild."
Unaware of the faraway look in her eyes as she leaned her head against the window, recalling all the adventures she had had since joining. When a polite cough broke through her reverie, she just shrugged.
"But that doesn't mean he is perfect. Oh no, that man has a ton of failings, but I will not expound on those... You must form your own opinions on things. Next question?"
At her prompt, she saw Chaos take some time to think. She could again see how quickly process what she had just told him. Lucy was pretty sure that he wasn't aware that when he thought his eyes half-closed or his hand came up to touch his chin. It was rather humorous to see him do it.
"Okay, what type of place is Fairy Tail? I mean, you mentioned that the guilds are made up of mages who do different types of magic."
Parting her lips to give a snap reply, Lucy closed them as a groan came from her lap. Looking down just as Natsu rolled over and began to press his face into her partially exposed stomach. Narrowing her eyes at the overly affectionate action, she grasped a fist full of his pink hair and pulled it none too gently, jerking his head away from her stomach. Grimacing at the fact he got drool on her.
"Luce...hmm ouch..."
The groan elicited from Natsu, made her roll her eyes as she wiped the slobber from her skin as she looked back at Chaos. Who was suddenly looking out the window, shoulders shaking slightly? "We are family, always having each other's backs. But we are also very rowdy. There is a brawl of at least four or more times a day. The destruction of the guild eats most of its assets, but we don't care. No one was hurt during this; it is just a good-natured fight between friends, who are all very eclectic in personalities and stuff. Again make your own opinions. Though a word of warning, Natsu isn't our only Dragon Slayer. We have three more."
Going silent as she waited for him to react. What she wasn't expecting was to see a look of longing on his face. It pulled at her heartstrings, considering that just a minute ago, he was trying not to laugh openly at her situation. Lucy once more felt the urge to be nosey and question him, but she knew that would not be a good idea. Waiting for him to open up on his own, that would be the best thing.
"They sound like a wonderful group. I am... .looking forward to seeing this place and a chance to meet them all."
When he finished speaking, both of them lapped back into silence. Lucy sucked her bottom lip into her mouth, chewing on it, and looked out the window and seeing the forest coming up quickly and knowing that their ride would be over soon, and they'd be back in Magnolia city. Closing her eyes as she let her free hand drop to her hip and brush over the pouch that had her keys in it — feeling the familiar tingle as the keys responded to the light touch. The feeling of her spirits clear as if they were right in front of her talking. There was faith (Not sure where it was coming from) that Chaos would be allowed to be in the guild. And that more adventures would be coming soon.
TBC!