The reboot is here! This is a complete rewrite of Hawk's Story: Fairy Tail. The plot remains very similar. Hawk is an orphaned Wizard after a dragon attack. He and Cana form and team and develop a relationship. One of the major changes is Hawk's personality and development at the beginning of the story. Before it was very scattered and now it's much more like him. The pace of the story will be much slower to start this time. I don't want to give away too much more. So please enjoy the first chapter. I'm going to try and get at least one chapter a week out.

Disclaimer: I don't own Fairy Tail

Hawk's Story: Fairy Tail

Chapter 1

Fiore, X781

It was dusk and the city Magnolia was settling down after another busy day. The members of the local Wizard Guild, Fairy Tail, were relaxing in their Guild Hall awaiting Master Makarov's return. Makarov was on the edge of town when he came across a young man stumbling towards town. The boy was covered in cuts and bruises with his clothes torn up. He had short brown hair and brown eyes. He was also carrying a katana in his left hand and grey headband in his right. Makarov quickly made his way over to the boy. "My word son, are you okay?" The boy looked at him for a moment before shaking his head. "Let me take you to the guild. We'll get you patched up." The boy nodded in agreement. As they made their way to Fairy Tail, Makarov observed the young man. "What could have happened to this boy?" He thought. The pair reached the guild hall and Makarov pushed the doors open. As soon as he did, the boy collapsed. "I need some help over here!" Makarov called out. Macao and Wakaba came rushing over.

"Master, what's going on? Who is this?" Macao questioned.

"I found him on my way back. He's in bad shape." Makarov told them.

"Let's get him to the back." Macao said. He and Wakaba propped the boy and brought him to one of the beds in the back.

Makarov made his way over to Laxus. "Bringing home strays again, huh Gramps?" Laxus said.

"This is no time for jokes. I need you to go fetch Porlyusica." Makarov told him.

Laxus rolled his eyes. "Fine, but you owe me."

Laxus returned about an hour later with Porlyusica. He led her to back where Makarov and now Gildarts were looking over the boy. "Who hurt themselves this time Makarov?" Porlyusica growled.

"That's a good question." He answered, earning a curious look. "I found this young man wandering on the edge of town."

Porlyusica's eyes widened in shock. "My goodness! He's in terrible shape!" She rushed over and immediately began treatment.

It was around midnight when Porlyusica finished her treatment. The boy was bandaged up and seemed to be comfortable. "There. I'll take my leave now." She told Makarov.

"Thank you for your help. I'll make sure I repay this debt." Makarov said.

"You always say that." She said, before leaving the guild.

Makarov let out a sigh. "So Master, what did this kid tell you before he passed out?" Gildarts asked.

"Nothing. He didn't say a word before he lost consciousness."

"Really?"

"Is something wrong?"

"Not really. Just curious as to who would want to hurt him so badly."

"Then why don't you stay around and find out?"

"I might as well." Gildarts shrugged.

The pair looked over the boy until morning. When members of the guild started heading in Makarov went to greet them. A little before noon the boy began to stir. "Oi Master, I think he's waking up." Gildarts said, poking his head out the door.

Makarov made his way into the backroom. After few moments the boy sat up. "Oh, my head." He groaned. He looked down to see he was covered in bandages. "What the hell?"

"Morning Kid." Gildarts greeted with a smile.

"H-hey." He greeted back. "Where am I?"

"You're at our Guild, Fairy Tail." Makarov told him.

"Hey, you're the guy who led me into town."

"That's right. Can you tell me your name?"

"Yeah. My name's Hawk."

"You were pretty beat up, what happened?"

"You wouldn't believe me if I told you." Hawk said, shaking his head.

"Try me." Makarov said.

Hawk hesitated. "It was a dragon." Makarov and Gildarts were left speechless. "Told you." He chuckled.

Makarov thought for a moment. He stood up and walked to the door. "Cana, can you come here a moment?" He called over.

A moment later a young woman walked into the room. "I wasn't drinking." She said with a guilty grin.

"That's not why I called you over." Makarov sighed. "I need you to tell this young man's fortune."

"Sure." She said skeptically.

"So, what are we doing?" Hawk asked.

"Your story is hard to believe so we're going to see if you are telling the truth." Makarov told him.

"Okay." He shrugged.

They set up a table next to Hawk's bed and Hawk moved his way to the edge of the bed. "I need a little info before we start. What's your name?" Cana asked.

"I'm Hawk. Cana, right?" He said extending his hand.

"That's right." She said with a smile, shaking his hand. Cana began to set up her cards. "Where are you from?"

"I live in a small house in between Magnolia and the next town over. In the forest."

"Do you live with anyone?"

"My father and grandfather. Well…" He paused for a moment. It was as if he was hit with a sudden realization. "I used to."

Cana was taken back by his sad expression. "Last question. What happened?"

"I was attacked by a dragon."

"Wait, what?" Cana asked in disbelief.

"Please continue, Cana." Makarov told her. She nodded her okay.

Cana moved her cards around, and three cards were placed in Cana and one in front of Hawk. She flipped her three and then hesitantly flipped Hawk's. "H-he's telling the truth."

Makarov sighed. "Cana, please don't mention this to anyone. Especially Natsu."

"Y-yeah. No problem." She said, still taken back by this.

"So, what's next?" Hawk asked.

"I think you should stay here." Makarov said.

"Like join the guild?"

"We take in young wizards quite often. You are a wizard, aren't you?"

"Yeah."

"Then what's the problem?"

Hawk shrugged. "There isn't one I guess."

"Great!" Makarov smiled, earning a smile back from Hawk. "Why don't we get you some food?"

"Thanks. I'd appreciate that."

The group headed out to the front to get Hawk some food. Makarov noticed Cana sneaking off. "No drinking, Cana."

"Ah come on Master!" She whined.

"It's too early!"

"Pfft, it's five o'clock somewhere." She grumbled, earning a sigh from Makarov and a chuckle from Hawk.

"You can drink tonight. As a thanks for helping."

"Fine." She pouted before walking to a nearby table.

Hawk and Makarov took a seat at the bar. "Here Kid." Gildarts said, handing him a plate of food.

"Thank you."

"So Kid, tell us about yourself." Gildarts said, taking a seat next to him.

"Let's see. I'm eighteen. I've worked as a Wizard for hire with my father and grandfather for about three years. They were both master swordsmen and trained me how to use a sword. I'm pretty good at it now. Um, anything else?" Hawk explained before chuckling.

"Wizard for hire, like a mercenary?" Gildarts asked.

"Yeah kinda."

"So, is that why you weren't part of a guild?" Makarov asked.

"Yeah. Father said it's easier to help more people if we aren't tied down." Hawk paused for a moment. "Can I ask a favor?"

"Absolutely." Makarov told him.

"Can someone come with me to my old house? I want to see if I can salvage anything." He asked sadly.

"Of course."

"I'll go. I'm sure I can handle a dragon." Gildarts smirked.

"Thank you. I'll repay you any way I can."

…

After Hawk finished eating, he and Gildarts headed out. They stopped by the local clothing store and grabbed Hawk a shirt and a better pair of shoes. After that they headed to the train station. They took the train to the midway station between Magnolia and the next town over. Then they began their hike towards Hawk's place.

"I forgot to ask but what kind of magic do you use?" Gildarts asked, to make small talk.

"I conjure Black Fire." Hawk answered.

"Black Fire? That's unique."

"A lot of people tell me that." He chuckled.

"Can you eat fire?"

"Eat fire?"

"Yeah."

"No."

"Well then you're not a Dragon Slayer."

"Are there even Dragon Slayers around anymore?"

"A kid in our guild is a Dragon Slayer. His name is Natsu. You'll meet him soon enough. He'll probably try and fight you." Gildarts said, earning a chuckle from Hawk.

The pair finally arrived at the clifftop where Hawk's house was. Unfortunately, there wasn't much there. Mostly debris. "There's a lot of ethernano in the air. A crazy amount of magic must have been used." Gildarts thought.

Hawk sighed and began to search through the rubble. Almost nothing was left. Hawk eventually found a keepsake. It was a picture of the three of them. It was after they had finished a big job last year and the client took their picture. Hawk stared at it for a moment before pocketing it. Then he just stood there. Gildarts could see the tears dripping onto the ground. He walked over and patting Hawk on the back. "They really are gone." And suddenly it all hit him at once as he began to sob.

"Let's go home Kid."

"H-home?" Hawk asked through his tears.

"That's right. To Fairy Tail."