I was actually able to get this chapter on time! I'm almost done with chapter 3 as well. Also I used the wrong year in chapter one. I have fixed it. Enjoy!

Hawk goes on his first job as a member of Fairy Tail.

Disclaimer: I don't own Fairy Tail.

Hawk's Story: Fairy Tail

Chapter 2

Two weeks had passed since Hawk arrived in Magnolia and joined Fairy Tail. The overwhelming sadness he had felt was starting to turn into more of a dull pain in his heart. He was adjusting to his new life, however. He enjoyed the atmosphere of the guild and watching everyone interact was fun. Gildarts and Makarov played a big part in his adjustment. Makarov bought him clothes and was letting him sleep at the guild. Gildarts had taken it upon himself to make sure Hawk knew he was in a safe place and spending his free time showing Hawk around town.

It was the morning of Hawk's two-week anniversary and he was enjoying breakfast by himself. Gildarts hadn't arrived at the guild yet. Hawk assumed it was because he got drunk last night, and he needed to sleep it off. He expected to spend his morning alone, but he was wrong. As he was eating, he didn't notice someone approach him until they sat down across from him. He looked up and saw the fortune teller girl, Cana. "Good morning, Cana." He greeted.

"I was wondering if you remembered my name." She smirked.

"So, what's up?"

"I was talking to Master and it seems like we're in the same boat."

"What do you mean?"

"I need someone to help me with a few job requests and Master says you've been staying at the guild. I figured you can help me on my jobs, and we can split the money. Then you can get your own place." She explained.

"Hey that's a good idea. Thanks!" He said. "I am curious as to why choose me?"

"Because I've tried working with everyone else and it never goes well." She groaned, earning a chuckle from Hawk. "So, finish your breakfast and we'll head out."

"Sure thing." He told her.

As he was just about finished, Gildarts came stumbling in. He made his way over to Hawk and sat across from him. "What's up Kid?" He greeted.

"Morning." Hawk greeted back. He noticed Gildarts was clutching his head. "Rough night?" He chuckled.

"Ugh, you have no idea." He grumbled. "What do you we go out on a job?"

"Actually, I already have a job offer."

"You went out and picked up a job without me? That's great!"

"I wouldn't say I did it. Cana asked me to join her on a job or two."

"Cana huh? She's funny. I think you two will get along."

"That's a relief. She said it never goes well when she works with others." He chuckled nervously.

"She's probably exaggerating." Gildarts chuckled back. "Have fun Kid."

"Thanks. I'll do my best."

Hawk stood up and made his way over to Cana. She was sitting at table near the front door with a backpack. "You ready?" He asked.

"Just need to go grab something." She headed over to the bar and grabbed a bottle of booze.

"What's that for?"

"The long train ride."

He chuckled at her answer. "Let's get going then."

The pair made their way to the train station, grabbed their tickets and boarded. They took a seat across from each other so Cana could explain the job details. "Okay, so today's job is pretty easy. We're delivering some stuff from one town to the next."

"That seems simple enough." He said. "What's the catch?"

"Damn, I was hoping you wouldn't ask." She grumbled. "We're delivering some sort of artifact from one museum to another. It's apparently super expensive and the museums are afraid it'll be stolen."

"Is that it? I'm sure we can handle some thieves. I thought you were gonna say it was cursed or something."

"Of course not." She giggled. "At least I don't think so."

Hawk let out a much louder laugh than he expected at her joke. He noticed and was a little embarrassed. "Sorry about that." He said, trying not to make eye contact.

"Don't apologize. It's good that you're laughing."

"I guess that's true."

…

The pair arrived at the next town a little less than two hours later. Cana led the way to the museum. When they arrived there was a short, nervous looking man standing outside. He was in a blue suit and wore round glasses. "Excuse me." Cana greeted. "We're from Fairy Tail."

"Thank goodness! I'm go glad you're here!" He said. He grabbed Cana's hand and shook it excitedly.

"W-we're glad to help."

"Follow me. I'll show you to the delivery cart." He quickly began walking towards the back of the museum.

"Delivery cart?" Hawk questioned, earning a shrug from Cana. They made their way around back and the man was standing in front of a magic vehicle. "Oh cool!" Hawk exclaimed.

The man chuckled at his excitement. "Oh, this old thing? It's just for deliveries."

"Still it's been awhile since I've driven one."

"Who said you're driving?" Cana chimed in.

"Excuse you?" Hawk asked back.

"You heard me. I'm driving."

"Says who?"

"Me! I'm the leader of the team after all."

"Who decided that?"

They were interrupted by the man chuckling. "You two make a cute couple."

They both blushed. "We're not a couple!" Cana yelled.

"Really? My apologizes."

"Let's just get going." Hawk said, admitting defeat.

The artifact was already loaded into the back seat of the cart. Hawk climbed in the back, while Cana hopped up front. "We'll be off!" She waved. "Strap in, partner!" They immediately sped off towards the next town.

…

While they made their way to the next town, Cana was telling Hawk about the other members of Fairy Tail. Hawk found Natsu, Gray and Erza to be the most interesting and funny members. "So how long have you been in Fairy Tail?" Hawk asked.

"Since I was four so twelve years."

"Wow, you must know everyone pretty well then."

"That's right! Any questions just come to me."

"Anyways. It looks like it's time to get to work."

"Sure does." Cana sighed. Hawk stood up and swung upwards out the window of the cart and onto the roof. "How many are there?" She called up.

"Looks like nine bandits in five vehicles."

"Can you handle them?"

"We'll see." He smirked. He engulfed both hands in black fire. "Black Scatter Bomb!" He threw a series of black fire balls towards the vehicles. They all swerved out of the way, but the fire balls exploded into several smaller, sharp fire balls. This took out two of the vehicles, causing them to go out of control off the road. Two bandits leaned over the vehicles with magical rifles and began firing at Hawk. He let out of wave of black fire to block the initial bullets, but this allowed one of the vehicles to pull up next their cart. The bandit aimed his rifle at Cana. As he lined up his shot, Hawk jumped from the cart onto the hood of the bandit's vehicle. The bandit tried to switch his aim to Hawk but he knocked the rifle out of the bandit's hand with his sword. He proceeded the cut the steering wheel off the bandit's vehicle, before jumping back onto the roof of the cart. The bandit's vehicle lost control and flipped backwards into the other vehicle. All that was left was one bandit on a magic-cycle. Hawk turned to face it, but it had already sped off in the other direction. Hawk shrugged then swung back into the cart.

"Well done! That was awesome!" Cana cheered.

"I try." Hawk smirked.

"We're almost there, so you can relax now."
"That's a relief."

Not long after they arrived in the next town. Cana sped through town until they reach their destination. Waiting for them was the head of the museum and two men to help unload the cart. "Greetings. You must be from Fairy Tail."

"That's right." Cana said, hopping out of the cart.

"Excellent! Thank you so much for your hard work. I hope there wasn't any trouble."

"Nothing we couldn't handle." Hawk told him.

"Glad to hear it." The man reached down and picked up a briefcase. "Here is your payment."

Cana quickly grabbed it in excitement. "Yay!" She cheered.

"Thank you, sir." Hawk said, shaking the man's hand.

"Have a safe trip home."

The pair waved goodbye and headed for the train.

…

The sun was setting when Hawk and Cana arrived back in Magnolia. They went to the guild to split up the reward money. "A job well done. Here's your share." Cana said, handing Hawk half of the reward.

"Thanks." Hawk smiled.

"And thank you for the help. We make a good team."

"Yeah. I had fun."

"Now I'm gonna go buy some booze! See you later!"

"Oh hey, Cana?" He said stopping her for a moment. "Thank you."

"For what?"

"For accepting me." He said, putting out his fist.

She smiled and bumped his fist. "You're welcome."