Dragon Family Values

Disclaimer – I do not own Fairy Tail

Summary: Wendy joins Fairy Tail.

Author's Note #1 – I'm using the 100 Theme Fanfiction Challenge for this collection. I thought it'd be something different.

Author's Note #2 – This one I am rating K+.

Author's Note #3 – These drabbles are pretty much one-shots and are not related to each other in any way unless otherwise indicated.

Innocence (Rated K+)

Wendy clutched the back of Natsu's shirt, shaking like a leaf behind him as they stood outside the guild doors.

Lucy put a comforting hand on the young girl's shoulder. "It's okay. There's no need to be scared."

"Exactly," added Erza. "You need not be afraid."

Gray just grunted in agreement while Happy continued to shove a fish in Charle's upturned face.

Natsu could smell the nervousness on Wendy. Releasing her hands from his shirt, he turned around and crouched in front of the girl. "Everything's gonna be fine. Fairy Tail's like one big family. It's lots of fun, and we're always together."

"Family?" said the small girl. When Natsu nodded, her nerves settled just a tad.

"You ready?" asked the fire mage, extending his hand toward Wendy. She took his hand in hers and he led her through the guild doors behind the others. "We're back!"

"WHAT WERE YOU BRATS THINKING?! DO YOU KNOW WHAT DAMAGES YOU'VE CAUSED?!" Master Makarove roared immediately.

"Hey, it wasn't our fault we were dealing with psychopaths!" retaliated Gray.

"I've got half a mind to ban you from missions for at least a month!" Makarov stated while he continued his rant. At least until he noticed the small girl clutching Natsu's hand. His mood changed immediately. "And who is this?"

Everyone in the guild stared at the little girl curiously, especially when she whined and looked up at Natsu.

"It's okay. Go ahead," he encouraged in a gentle voice, which only made his guild mates falter. He wasn't known for being…gentle.

Wendy reluctantly released his hand and stepped in front of Natsu, making a quick bow before Master Makarov. "M-My name is W-Wendy Marvell, a-and I'd l-like to j-join F-Fairy Tail."

"It would be a pleasure to have you join us," said Makarov. "I am Makarov Dreyar, Master of Fairy Tail. Where would you like your guild mark?"

"My guild mark?" replied Wendy. She clasped her hands behind her back and tapped her toe on the ground in front of her before looking up at Natsu. Wendy pointed at the fire mage's shoulder. "Like Natsu-nii's. B-But blue."

"KYAA!" screamed Mira, her eyes flashing brightly. "That was so adorable!"

Wendy, startled by the scream, darted behind Natsu and grabbed his scarf in her hands. "Natsu-nii," she whispered.

"Juvia thinks that was truly darling!" added Juvia. "It seems she thinks of Natsu-san as a big brother!"

Suddenly, Gajeel pushed his way through the crowd and approached Natsu and Wendy. The iron dragon-slayer quickly glanced at Natsu before leaning in front of Wendy. He sniffed, confusion marring his features before breaking out into a grin. "Gihi. Looks like we got ourselves a baby sister, eh Salamander?"

"A…what?" questioned Levy.

Gajeel stood back up. "This little squirt's a dragon-slayer. Name's Gajeel Redfox."

Wendy looked at him cautiously; this Gajeel person seemed scary, but he smelled like a dragon; he smelled safe. "Another dragon-slayer?"

"Yep!"

"What…What do you eat?" she asked curiously. "Natsu-nii eats fire."

Gajeel smirked. "I eat iron," he stated proudly. "That's definitely stronger—and better—than fire."

"Hey!" shouted Natsu.

"But…can't fire potentially melt iron?" she asked innocently. "Wouldn't that make fire stronger than iron?"

Natsu burst out laughing. "She got you there!"

"Oh, yeah? Well, what do you eat, pipsqueak?"

Wendy looked up at Gajeel. "Air. I'm a Sky Dragon-Slayer."

The iron dragon-slayer began smirking again. "I'd can it if I were you, Salamander. Last I checked a little wind could put out a fire. Gihi."

Soon, Natsu and Gajeel launched into a fight, Wendy watching with a small smile on her face. She'd gained two big brothers she could rely on—even if they were a little strange—and a place to call home. Things couldn't get any better than this.

Author's Note – Isn't Wendy just adorable? Please review!

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