In this story Mirajane is much older than the majority of the guild! I have plenty of ideas for this but would love requests or ideas for how it could go!:)
Caution:story may contain disciplinary spankings of minors or young adults!
Disclaimer:I don't not own fairy tail or any of the characters listed!
It was a cold stormy night in Magnolia when our story begins at a humble little guild known as fairytail that sat in the heart of the city. Mirajane Strauss has finally finished getting the kids to sleep. Fairytail was an up and coming guild that featured a majority of their guild being children with the exceptions of Mirajane the master Makarov, his grandson Laxus, and finally one Guildarts Clive, a wizard known for his strength who rarely came around. Mirajane was known around the guild as the fun loving kind hearted administrator who treated the rest of the guild as her extended family.
The master was gone for the weekend at a seminar in Crocus leaving Mirajane in charge. Everything had gone to routine, Mira was finishing her final chore of the night which consisted of the dishes from the bar. Of course with the ones who could actually drink being gone it made this much faster. She was just about done with the door to the guild swung open and a red headed little girl missing an eye fell through "Master? I wasn't expect-oh! Oh dear!" She exclaimed beginning to move across the hard wood floor she stopped beside her and bent down "She looks really banged up, I'll have to get porlyusica to help tomorrow, for now she needs a change of clothes and a warm bed." She thought outloud as she carefully lifted the girl up. She couldn't imagine what she'd been through but she knew the girl needed her help. Without hesitation she took her upstairs, making a stop by Cana's room to get a change of pajamas she made quick work getting her dressed and dried off. Mirajane left her asleep in her own bed bundled up with warm blankets hoping she would simply recover but she had feeling it wouldn't be that easy.
The next morning came, Mirajane decided to stay up in case she woke up but thankfully she slept through the night. Master was still gone so Mirajane could do nothing but sit and wait. And of course take care of the rest of the guild which she did very well. Little did she know up in her room the little redhead began to stir and wake.
"W-what? Where am I? Why do I feel so warm?" She thought outloud as she struggled to sit up and look around the room "W-what? A bed? I haven't seen one in so long. But still I can't let me guard down this could be an extension of the tower for all I know. I need to get out and move. Wait, what happened to my clothes!" She exclaimed as it seemed her eyes had finally dropped to the new set of pink pajamas she'd 'borrowed' from Cana. Carefully she slipped out from under the covers and began to limp her way down the stairs insistent on the fact she had to leave. As soon as she turned into the hallway she met the big blue eyes of a little white haired girl.
"Are you new here?" She asked curiously as the redhead became noticeably nervous under her eyes. It seemed she wasn't used to other kids being around.
A voice rang out drawing her attention "Hey! Those are mine, who gave them to you! Thief!" Another little girl with brown hair exclaimed from beyond the one girl.
"What's going on up here?" A bored black haired kid asked curiously as he happened upon the three kids "You must be the new one Mirajane mentioned. Listen she'll be back soon but you should get back to bed." He explained as his eyes went wide seeing the fear behind hers.
Using extreme concentration the redhead summoned a rusty sword it seemed had been rained on significantly to keep everyone away from her. She was terrified of all the loud new people.
"What's going on here? Oh! You're awake! Okay kids disperse, I'll take care of everything!" Mirajane explained as she hopped up the steps, she saw Cana ready to complain "I know, she has a set of your pajamas. You two were about the same size and she needed them. Just relax and go play." She explained breathing a sigh of relief as she ran off "As for you, my name is Mirajane Strauss, you're safe there's no need to use that here." She explained honestly as it became clear Erza's guard was lowering as the sword vanished 'Requip magic? Perhaps, maybe there's other kinds that let you summon weapons, regardless she's still so young for that kind of magic.' She thought to herself as she could almost feel the nervousness the little girl was dealing with "Listen sweetheart, I know you've been through probably more than an average person goes through in a life time. Don't feel pressured to talk but can I at least hear your name?" She asked curiously as silence followed her question, it seemed Erza was intent on eyeing her up and down and gauging the genuineness of her words "I want to help yo…" she was suddenly interrupted when a young pink haired boy shot up the stairs.
"I got you now Mira!" He exclaimed as his fist fired a small flame in her direction, it seemed he was a fire wizard. However rather than deal any damage to her it fizzled out in Mira's hand.
"Getting stronger I see." She commented with a half smile "But you still a long way to go, however I see how hard you work." She explained as she smiled sweetly reaching out to pet the top of his head "Oh! This is Natsu, he's a member of our guild…" she was once again cut off but this time by the girl.
She was extremely tense watching the display between the two, when the spotlight shifted back to her she seemed to wilt slightly until a guild was mentioned "G-guild? Like for wizards?" She asked shyly as she stepped back slightly.
Mira's smile got bigger, of course Magic was the way! She nodded "Yep, welcome to our guild hall, we're all ether wizards or wizards in training. I noticed you used magic earlier, do you have any experience?" She asked curiously as Erza gasped slightly at her question "Listen, it's like I said, I don't expect anything of you. You don't have to tell me anything of what happened to you I'd just like two things." She paused letting her take in the information "For one, I'd like to know your name. And two I want to help get you back on your feet. You're in a really bad physical condition, can I call a healer to check you out?" She asked curiously With a raised eyebrow.
"My name is Erza… as for the other stuff I don't really know. I'm trying to find somewhere a friend told me about and I can't stay in one place long." She noted how Mirajane seemed interested, Natsu by now had ran off with vigor leaving the two alone once more "I want to find a guild known as Fairytail, you know it?" She asked curiously.
Mirajane gave a bigger smile and nodded "You found what you're looking for. Welcome to fairytail where I hope you'll stay and recover." She explained happily.
Erza was still apprehensive at the idea of staying in one place "You know… I bring trouble every I go. Are you sure you want me to stay?" She asked curiously as Mirajane raised an eyebrow "above spent the last few years… I don't know how long for certain living as a servant on an island. When I finally made it out a powerful wizard grew a vendetta against me. He might come for me. I don't want to be the cause for any more pain. You seem like nice people I don't want to be the cause of pain for any of you." She explained in a way that really surprised Mirajane with how selfless she could be when she's been through so much pain.
"This guild can protect you, don't forget we're all wizards and our guild happens to have some truly powerful magic in our midst." She explained noting the optimism Erza's eyes showed for a glimpse.
"W-who in this guild is strong? So far all I've seen was a bunch of kids." She explained honestly, Mirajane didn't take offense to that comment, rather she laughed lightly.
"What you've experienced up to now is fairy tails future. We have a few wizards who are of a different class from everyone else. A group of highly skilled wizards that have power much higher than anything I bet you've experienced." She explained honestly as Erza could be seen eyeing her up and down "Yours truly included." She replied happily with a wink.
"You're that strong? You don't look like it." She admitted as it became clear manners weren't her strong suit yet.
Mirajane smiled back "How about we get you something to eat? I bet you're starving, do you like pancakes?" She asked curiously.
Erza's hands immediately flew to her stomach, she hadn't eaten in so long but could she truly trust this woman she'd never met before? Before she could answer Mira stood up and extended a hand for her to take, for a second Erza stared at the woman's hands unsure what to do or how to react.
Mirajane could see the tension confusion and nervousness written on her face "Erza listen, nobody here is going to hurt you, once over while you're with me I can protect you. For now though can we please go get some breakfast? You definitely need it." She explained as Erza made a hesitant motion to take her hand "There we go, there it is you're okay it's gonna be okay." She promised, as soon as Erza took her hand Mira pulled her in for a hug. Rather than fighting it Erza fell against her with tears in her eyes she laid her head against Mirajane shoulder allowing herself to be lifted up so Mira could begin her trek down the stairs towards the main hall.
Down the stairs waited a bored yellow haired teenager "Who's the brat?" He asked curiously enjoying how easily he could get under her skin.
Mirajane glared daggers back at him "Laxus! she's not a brat, her name is Erza and she looks to be our newest member." She explained as Erza seemed to stiffen at his harshness but ease into Mirajane still.
Laxus scoffed in response to her statement "The guild is going backwards, instead of getting stronger we're taking in needy little kids." He replied before continuing "only the strongest should survive and she's too weak for us." He commented as Mirajane continued to glare.
She spoke firm and fierce "There are so many things wrong with that thought process, for starters if only the strong survived do you truly think you would be an exception? You may be strong by your own standards but there's always someone stronger. Finally Fairy tail was founded to exist in the same way a family does. We never turn away those in need, your grandfather taught me that and clearly he should spend more time teaching you." She explained, when Erza's grip tightened around Mirajane her mind was brought back to what they were doing in the first place "Right, food, come on little one let's get you something good to eat." She explained smiling as she began to take the girls downstairs once more.
Laxus simply scoffed and went his separate way back towards his room once again preparing to take the exam for S class he knew was coming up.
The downstairs of the guild was a very loud and lively place, when your guild is made up of a majority of children that would usually be the case. Kids were spread out everywhere, by the bar sat Mirajane's younger brother Elfman and Gray Fullbuster were positioned at a table in the middle where Natsu Dragneel sat with her sister Lisanna, Elfman was 10 while Natsu gray and Lisanna were 8 years old.
First she sat Erza up on the counter "You're safe, just be patient and I'll have it ready for you soon." She promised as Erza began to glance around the room with her eyes almost popping out of her skull when she could have sworn she'd seen a similar looking blue haired boy.
Instinctively she moved towards Mirajane "J-Jellal!" She exclaimed pointing to an empty space in the main hall drawing even more attention to the girl in the eye patch.
Mirajane gave a sigh and bent to her eye level "Honey, there's nothing there. The only ones in the room are you me and the other kids over there. I'm not sure what you're seeing or who this Jellal character is but he's not here." She explained finally as Erza seemed to calm slightly giving Mirajane a chance to finish putting together a breakfast of waffles bacon eggs and fruit.
Once she was sat down at a table she hesitated for a second before Mirajanes encouragement pushed her to dig in, Erza began to eat so quickly it was clear she hadn't had a good meal in weeks, months, possibly year.
After watching her for a moment she moved towards the kitchen keeping watch over her still as she began to make herself some tea. Erza seemed to be finally easing into the new home and somewhat losing the stress she'd been holding on her shoulders.
Following breakfast Mirajane helped her get dressed, allowing her to borrow an outfit from Cana(much to the girls annoyance). An idea had popped into her head "Wanna go for a walk? Out in the streets of magnolia? Perhaps you'll gain a better understanding of how humanity actually is. We aren't all evil this world can be truly beautiful if you let it." She explained with a sweet smile.
Erza although she was still skeptical about everything else she'd experienced so far, Mirajane has been kind enough to house her the least she could do was trust a little bit. However when her eyes moved around the room she once again saw a familiar blue haired boy that forced her heart to skip a beat. When she blinked hard and rubbed her eyes he was gone "I-I can't… take the world in, I'm not like you Mira there's a reason I'm like this." She explained as Mirajane seemed concerned "C-can I go back to the room and be alone? I'd like to think for a little bit." She explained sadly as Mirajane chose to simply oblige and give her the space she requested.
Once the girl was alone she fell to her knees beside the bed with her head in her hands tears streaming down her one eye "Why… why did all this have to happen! It's just not fair!" She. Cried out hiding her face in the bed, she couldn't shake the feeling her outburst was being watched ether.
"Oh Erza, crying is unbecoming of you." Came a familiar bone chilling voice as the same young man appeared behind her.
Erza's eye widened and she suddenly made a sword appear, it seemed her magic was still driven by emotion as she charged at him "Jellal!" She exclaimed going to slash at his head only for her blade to go right through sending her to the ground "W-what… of course, my mind is playing tricks on me." She thought aloud as the boy simply chuckled to himself.
"Not exactly, fact of the matter is I am an illusion, I'm not really here but it isn't your imagination. I'm here not to hurt you but rather to inform you that I can." He explained as she struggled to keep her composure "I know where you are at all times Erza Scarlet, I can get to you or anyone you love whenever I feel like, I hope you're afraid Erza because my power is only growing stronger." He warned as he began to fade away leaving a shell shocked and broken Erza crying on the ground.
A few minutes passed until Mirajane decided to check on her finding the poor girl curled up on the ground crying her eye out. She didn't say a word, Erza didn't have to confess or explain anything Mirajane saw a kid who needed her so she lifted the girl up pulling her into her arms for a nice gentle embrace that seemed to last for an eternity.
When Erza had finally gotten her crying under control she spoke in a scared soft tone "M-Mira? I'm broken… please just let me leave I have no place here." She whispered quietly.
Mirajane stayed calm and answered her question with a question "Do you want to be alone? If it's true and you are broken picking up the pieces isn't something to do by yourself. I implore you Erza please stay and let me help you, there's no need to fight this by yourself. We can focus on getting you healthy before confronting whatever it is that pushed you into this sorrowful place." She explained honestly as Erza seemed to be contemplating her words, Mirajane had been so kind and gentle with her could the redhead trust her?
"I-I don't want to be like this anymore… you said you're a powerful wizard… if I stay will you train me? I want to become a warrior so my heart never hurts like it has been for so long." She explained sadly as Mirajane seemed to be more than understanding.
Mirajane was once in a similar position, new to her gifts with not much support behind them she felt broken. Until a little old man took her in and taught her about all the upsides of magic and all the beautiful intricacies that it held. With a soft smile she spoke "I truly believe this Erza, I feel that you have the potential to be the best wizard this guild has seen." She explained as Erza seemed to ease into the hug Mira offered "What you've been through may seem like it's broken you, but you survived it for a reason. You're here for a reason and I believe that reason is to become a great wizard like the wizarding world has never seen." She explained as she noted small snoring coming from the red head, if anyone deserved a nap it was the emotionally drained redhead. With a small kiss to the forehead she left her tucked into the same bed she'd woken up in.
Thank you for reading! I plan for this story fan fiction to be an AU telling, everything from this point on is up to the writer and the readers it's no longer in the canon universe meaning it's not under the same rules as before. As always thanks for reading and please feel free to give feedback on what you think so far and maybe what could come in the future! I'm also always looking for recommendations on story ideas! So feel free to make requests!:)