Disclaimer: Fairytail and its characters belong to the amazing manga artist Hiro Mashima. I own nothing but this plot.
Summary: This is a tale of a dragon and his captive princess. Their story might have been told so many times that some might have even forgotten that the real prisoner was in fact – the dragon himself. For even when the princess was imprisoned in the highest tower, the dragon was enslaved to her every call and bidding. He wouldn't have it any other way though, the dragon had surrendered willingly – for it promises sweet torture to those who yield.
- Gajeel / Levy
Chapter 1: The wish that started it all….
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"Meeting you was fate,
becoming your friend was a choice –
but falling inlove with you, I had no control over…"
-Anonymous
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"Levy-chaaaan!" a voluptuous blonde called out to a blue haired maiden. "Guess what – I just finished my novel!"
The blonde beauty made her way to her friend as she held stacks of papers in the nook of her arms.
"Oh, Lu-chan! May I read it?" golden eyes brimmed in delight as the lass ran to her friend. Lucy Heartfilia was in every sense of word – a beguiling woman. She possessed a body that might have been belonged to a deity – curvaceous in places that made men look twice at her. With her brown innocent eyes, and shimmering golden hair she looked every inch like a princess from one of Levy's fairytale books. She gave her friend a big hug, and Levy can't help but feel self conscious as their bodies collide in a friendly embrace
Ever since she was a child, Levy has grown to believe she was plain and nothing out of ordinary. Given the fact that the Fairytail guild was known for the female mages' ample beauties and talents, she can't help but envy them. Jealousy was a rare thing to the endearing young girl so she pretended to hide her insecurities beneath her smile.
This is why she took pleasure in burying herself with books. For books give contentment to anyone who opened them – granting the reader bliss, comfort and security. She could read them again and again and they would welcome her with open arms (or in this case… open pages.)Truth be told, her books give her happiness in a way no man could have ever done.
Then again, there was no man in her typical boring life to begin with.
However, as much Levy like to immerse herself in fairytales, and PRETEND she needs nothing more than her bounded paperbacks - she can't help but feel jealous that her other guild mates have acquired that happily-ever-after in the mostly unlikely place: in a fated meeting, a quest or an unexpected mission…
How she wished her life could take an astonishing turn and be in an exciting thrilling moment-
"So how was it?" Lucy asked bringing her back from her reverie. The blue haired mage looked at her friend. Frantic brown eyes anxiously glanced over at her surroundings. Nothing was out of ordinary – the bickering, the drunk and the chatter of people.
She let a relieved sigh she didn't knew she was holding. It seemed everything is normal – as for NOW.
Levy knew she had just accidentally made a wish.
She put on a smile she that was actually too forced and nodded enthusiastically. "It just keeps getting better and better!" she lied through her gritted teeth.
Her friend was a bit upset about her lack of enthusiasm when suddenly, the wide doors of their guild swung open revealing a scarlet haired knight carrying a worn out old man.
"Prepare yourselves! PHANTOM LORD IS GOING TO ATTACK!" She commanded with an authority that would even put a military soldier to shame. Even though her battle armor was covered with dirt and scrapes, Erza Scarlet- the bravest and fiercest knight in Magnolia looked like she was undaunted.
This started a rambunctious commotion. As the other members of the guild gathered their things and prepare for the upcoming fight, Levy rushed to her side.
"Erza! What happened to Master Makarov?"
"No time to explain. Please take care of master for us. We'll be leaving this place to avoid any disruption in the town. The few remaining mages left here will see to it that our master recovers." Erza commanded.
"Oh, and Levy?"
The girl turned and looked at her comrade. "Y-yes?"
"Never EVER leave this room. THIS. IS. AN. ORDER." Erza emphasized every word making her realize that there's no room for objection – that and the consequence of defying her commands would be a grave mistake.
She could only stand there as the scarlet haired woman rushed to the battle. Why on earth would she say those words?
Amidst the commotion, Levy can't help but feel something was amissed. She was the only one who couldn't go outside the guild – and Erza made it sure by leaving Cana and Mirajane beside her.
The wooden floor beneath them quake and a thundering crash echoed as they saw the guild's door blasted to blistering pieces. Aria of the sky emerged from the searing smoke produced from the explosion.
"Bring us the witch... who can decipher the ancient language of the dragons." His thundering voice boomed throughout the guild.
Levy knew right in that moment all the answers to her queries.
They have come for her.
The remaining three female mages took their stance ready to fight. And judging by the look of the enemy, he was observing them based on their magic.
Mirajane, being a former s-class mage stepped in front of the battle field. "She might be here – but with your lack of information, you couldn't possibly tell which of us is the … girl you are looking for."She refused to say the word "witch" – for Mirajane knew Levy was anything but that. Ever since she was small, levy was like a fairy both in her height and nature. Her endearing smile can easily brighten up anyone's mood, her beautiful laughter and seemingly too considerate self made everyone in the guild love her more.
She believed this girl was worth fighting for!
However, fate has other plans when two mages burst from the blasted entrance of their guild. "They're after you, Levy!"
Silence ensued as Aria turned to look at Jet and Droy. "Who is this… LEVY?"
With his inhuman speed, Jet stepped in shielding the girl from the element user. "we will not surrender Levy to the likes of you!"
Bad move indeed. Not only did her guild mates gave her name away – by stepping in front of her, the enemy knew who their target was.
A sinister smile from the enemy was all it took to know who will win this battle. With a large clasp of his hands – a gust of wind swept them from their feet draining every last bit of the magic. And before everything went black, Levy felt the enemy grasp her by the arm.
Soon, Levy was brought out of the guild bounded in ropes, utterly humiliated as the villagers saw her being held captive. To worsen the situation, the villager cheered as if her impending doom will bring an end to their miseries. She can't help but notice the grave look of the villagers as they chanted.
"Aye!
Burn the witch!
Burn the witch!
Then she'll bother us no more! "
Levy looked up and saw children screaming and crying for the loss of their shelters. The town was consumed by flames; dark smokes wafted through the blood colored sky – the pungent smell of retaliation, agony and despair lurked through the air.
The guild she called home was wrecked and broken; her love ones valiantly fighting to save her.
Her body shook, forcing herself to hold back the tears– deliberating if she was really the cause of this. Was it selfish of her to wish? To dream? To hope for some meager happiness? Is it too much to ask for something so small that lives should be at stake?
She didn't ask to be granted by this accursed magic! And whilst she maybe skilled in reading ancient scripts – did the dark guild have to harm other just to acquire what they need?
She was tired of everything! Tired of how messed up her life was – tired of the consequence she might bring if she wish… if she just wish…
Stupid wishes! And to think she wished she might have a chance to live her happily-ever after!
- She should have wished she'd just be eaten alive perhaps by the dragon and be done with it!
Frightened eyes widened as streak of tears finally fell from her large brown eyes. As the harsh realization dawned upon her that she had just made another dreadful wish and had unknowingly resigned her fate - her entire body slumped in defeat knowing these events will happen in the near future.
Levy woke up from the chant of voices she hasn't heard before. As her sense started to return, she was taken aback to found herself bounded to a stake. This sudden turn of event can be considered as utter BULL CRAP what with the wheeled platform adorned with idolatrous pagan-like decorations: ridiculous haystacks, burning torches, kinky leather whips, chain shackles and FAKE skulls. Her eyes threatened to fall out of their sockets at the absurdity of the situation.
Wait… were those even recitals of offering and songs beneath her feet?
Phantom Lord was just TOO MUCH!
Even her garment was changed into a revealing Grecian gown making her looked like an alluring Pagan princess being offered to a monster (which was ironically, the ACTUAL case.)
Wait- she's being presented as a sacrifice to the dragon?
She had forgotten that her magic would happen with her witnessing every SINGLE aspect and detail of the events; thereby conforming her wishes were completely "granted."
But why did her consciousness stir up just in time when they'll offer her right in the dragon's den?
"HALT!" It was Jose Porla's voice. The leader stood haughtily as they reached their destination.
They were atop of a mountain where a lone gruesome castle was made out of nothing but iron and bolts. A flash of lightning blazed through the sky, giving the edifice a striking glint of its disturbing and daunting facade. Razor sharp hinges carved in Gothic styles adorned the gates. Gargoyle statues loomed as if they guarded the whole territory.
They have come to the lair of the dragon… and they'll be meeting the dark lord soon.
"May God have mercy on you, beautiful maiden." Jose's sickeningly honeyed voice resonated in her ears. "For you'll be doing a great service to my guild by being a sacrificial lamb to this... horrendous monster."
Brown eyes darkened with indignant contempt "I wonder about that; perhaps, the real monster is you..." Levy actually had the audacity to spit right in his face. "Fairytail will not let this slide. It's not my soul who will need pity but YOURS!"
"IMPUDENT WITCH!" he held his hand high ready to strike her when the sound of a furious howl resonated through the entire place.
The leader of the Phantom lord looked at his watch – a mere minutes before the maiden's forthcoming doom. A perfect timing since they were told the dragon returns to its lair exactly by the strike of midnight. Let the despicable witch be fended off to the ogre! She's nothing but plain lass!
Suddenly, a cold gust of wind swept by, followed by an ear-splitting roar of the iron dragon. Thunder and lightning shook the whole place and the rain started to pour down heavily.
"It's time! The Dragon is coming! " someone shouted and true to his words, they heard the creature unleash a savage howl enough to make even their leader shudder in fright. Tremor filled them as they pathetically scampered leaving the hapless maiden to the hands of the dark creature.
As if sensing the guild had ran away from the territory - the harsh down pour ceased into a gentle patter of rain calming her frightened nerves... Oddly, it looked like the dark skies were mourning for her.
They said that rains were once tears of angels from above – and how sarcastically befitting was it in her case as if somebody up there was actually grieving for her.
Tired from being used in all this nonsensical abduction and sacrifice-her wish granted in the most twisted and sickest version anyone could have ever imagined... what more could fate has in store for her ?
Despair, guilt and unknown anger seeped through her until nothing but sadness filled her entire being. A lone tear escaped from the corner her lifeless eyes as she slumped resignedly to her forthcoming death. The stake that held her back rigid was the only thing that kept her from falling to the ground.
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so much for her happily-ever after....
Suddenly, a thunder flashed through the horizon. Her misery momentarily forgotten, she heard the eerie flaps of large wings. Dread coursed through her veins knowing the dark creature has come for her. No sooner than she expected, the silhouette of these ominous wings loomed over in a circular motion before the creature landed in front of her. Stealthily, the iron dragon came into view before it shape-shifted into a hazy outline of a well-built man towering over her helpless form.
And in that VERY moment, never has Levy seen someone so terrifyingly... beautiful as the man in front of her. For he was danger – passion- temptation and everything sensual rolled into one. Frightening yet entirely captivating- every fiber of her being was held prisoner the moment he had set his eyes on her.
His crimson eyes gleamed under the eerie glow cast by the moon. A faint light illuminated that rough, callous face only a fallen angel could possess – frightening but at the same time sinfully beguiling. His face studded with metal piercings was well defined as if it was made solely for enticing pleasures that will undeniably ensnare even the most innocent and naive lass in Magnolia (which is the epitome of our heroin, Levy Mc Garden)
All defenses down, she stared at him- wondering if he was nothing but a fragment of her imagination. His captive blinked at him unaware of the tempting image she just made. It didn't help that she was drenched under the harsh downpour of the rain. Her scantily white garment clung to her body like a second skin leaving visually none to the imagination.
Feeling as if she had been branded by that ferocious stare, Levy could not move her eyes from his intimidating gaze. Before her body had surrender from fatigue –all she remembered were the small slits of his blood-colored metallic eyes.
A/N: So here it is! I hope you like the first chapter!, we'll get to see Gajeel in action. And excuse me for describing him that way – I'm a very ardent fan of the iron dragon slayer. I made sure that prince charmin' will be of no use and the dragon in the end will win! Mwaahaha! ^_^ please read and review my dear readers.