One kiss at a time

By: Zombie angel

Chapter four: Reunion

I do not own Fairy Tail or any of the characters in this story, they are the work of Hiro Mashima, anyways, here is my first, proper, multi chapter story, hope you like it and don't forget to review :3 photo by an artist called Blanania.

Levy shivered in the the back of the car with him, Lily was driving via the directions he had given her while Gajeel stayed in the back with her and another two of his men while the last rode in front with the vice captain. The two soldiers she didn't know stared at her hungrily but never even tried to get close to her, not with him there at least.

"We should get to Fairy Tail a couple hours before sundown... then, you go in first... explain the situation to your ring leader, we'll stay in the car and wait for you to come out..." he told her and she nodded but didn't make eye contact with him, she didn't want him using his compulsion on her. The entirety of the ride was spent in an awkward silence, occasionally she would answer bluntly to any questions asked of her, refusing to divulge in any further information about the resistance. Leaving out the fact that there were several more bands, Mermaid Heel, Sabre-tooth, Lamia Scale, Blue Pegasus and many more that they didn't know about. The sky was turning a pale blue by the time that they got to the location of the base and she told them to stop where they were, under a large oak tree that would shield the sun.

"Stay here, I'll get my superiors..." she said as she jumped out of the car and Gajeel nodded as he closed the door to the black car. Lily gave her a short wave and she smiled, a small, unconvincing smile as she ran towards the old sewer entrance of an old city. She climbed inside the pipe and began walking down the echoing tunnels, turning and twisting endlessly in the maze before she got to a gate.

"Who's there!?" A loud and booming voice yelled out as a torch was shone on her and she groaned at the brightness.

"Elfman, it's me... Levy!" She answered and the light was lowered so she could see his shocked and excited face. He was so tall he was almost touching the ceiling and his white hair had began to grow past his shoulders. The large man wasted no time in unlocking the gate and enveloping her in a large, bone crushing hug that she gladly returned.

"Everyone thought you were dead, Lucy hasn't come out of her room in two days, master has been frantic and trying to make plans to save you!" He exclaimed and he set her back down on the floor as she nodded.

"I need to see him, I have some news and it's not good!" She explained and he nodded, letting her in, locking the gate behind them as she waved him off and began running towards the deepest part of the old sewers, people gasped as she ran past and she waved at her shocked team mates who began running after her for answers.

"Levy, what happened, we thought he'd killed you, are you okay, did he bite you!?" Natsu exclaimed as he jogged beside her and she nodded.

"He did bite me but listen, right now we have to find the master!" She told him and he nodded as he steered her down the next left towards the dinner section of the underground. They burst through the metal gates like bats out of hell and everyone in the hall went silent as she panted, looking around to find the master in the corner of the room with Erza, a red haired, amazing fighter... also an ex-feeder. "Master!" Levy shouted with glee as she began running towards him and he looked up from the table that had stacks of paper on it. His eyes widened in shock and happiness as a large smile formed on his old face.

"Levy, child... my child we... we thought you'd been killed!" He shouted as he ran towards her and enveloped her in a large hug, too strong for such an old man and she returned it happily. She hated the fact that she'd be the bearer of bad news but they had no time to rejoice.

"Master... it's Zeref... he's found a new source of blood... he want's to kill all of the humans... he want's to wipe us out!" She panted and he blinked at her in confusion.

"What are you saying my dear?!" He asked in a worried voice and she took a moment to catch her breath before answering.

"The vampire that captured me... he's... he was the captain of the shadow gang... he used me as a feeder when I woke up but then he had to take off to some meeting... when he came back he was angry and told me that Zeref had his best researchers make a new synthetic type of blood that would replace humans... they want to kill us all... even humans in the farms...!" She explained in a frantic voice that was shaking lightly and the master glared at her, not angrily but worriedly.

"And how did you get out... Levy... please don't tell me... you brought them here!?" He shouted and she flinched.

"I know I shouldn't have but I couldn't take the risk that Zeref is going to kill every last human... they're willing to fight with us... to end Zerefs reign... master... I know how stupid it sounds but can we gamble with the fact that it is most likely true... we know Zeref is evil and hates humans, what better way to wipe us out that make a substitute for out blood is there?!" She yelled, trying to push them and he stood, tapping his chin with a worried look on his face.

"How many are out there?" He asked.

"Five... see why would they come here outnumbered and out gunned unless it was true... master, believe me, I don't trust them as far as I can spit but we can't take the chance that Zeref isn't doing such a thing?!" She exclaimed and he only nodded.

"Take me and Erza to them... I want to hear it from them..." the master said darkly and she gulped with a nod as Erza picked up the kitana from the table with deadly intent. Levy said nothing more and turned, seeing the angry, confused and scared faces of all the people around her, she gulped, feeling like she had betrayed everyone. It was like the walk of shame as she lead them back through the maze of tunnels until they got to the gate and Elfman unlocked it. The walk was so silent you could hear a pin drop and she jumped down the entrance of the sewers, the car was still under the tree and the sun was almost coming up but she could see Gajeel stood against the bark of the tree, facing the purple and light blue sky.

"Gajeel!" She shouted and he turned, seeing her and both the master and Erza walking up to them, once they were all in front of each other, Gajeel banged on the car for all the men to get out. When she was about to talk she heard Erza gasp and there was the thunk of her sword hitting the floor, she turned to see her holding her mouth and staring at one of the vampires.

"J-Jellal...?" The red haired woman stuttered and Levys almost choked, Erza was never like this, she was always so confident and strong but in that moment... she looked weak and helpless. Levy looked at the Vampire who she had named, Jellal. He was tall, maybe the same height as Gajeel, just as toned and he had dark blue hair with a red tattoo on his right eye.

"Er...za...?" The vampire questioned and there was a moment of silence before Erza stepped towards him slowly... he stepped towards her as everyone watched the reunion, not knowing how they knew each other. Erza touched his cheek and he grabbed her by the shoulder, pulling her into a large hug, Levy heard Erza sniffle and she wrapped her arms around him in return.

"They told me you... you where dead... they told me you didn't make it out!" Erza sobbed and clutched him tighter as he kissed her shoulder and rubbed her back.

"I did make it out... but not alive, Erza..." he answered in a sad and shameful tone, Erza stepped back but not out of his embrace and stared into his eyes.

"I don't care... I don't care that you're a vampire... you're alive... that's what matters... please... tell me you're here to help us... you're not going to betray us are you?!" She questioned and he smiled as he wiped away a tear from her eye.

"I wouldn't dream of it, I only want to help... I don't condone what Zeref is doing and he has to be stopped..." he answered and Erza nodded as she wiped her eyes and stepped back, composing herself to glare at the other vampires.

"You... I trust, Jellal... but these men... I don't trust them... especially... the one known as Gajeel who both kidnapped and attacked Levy!" She growled in a deadly voice and even Levy shuddered, she looked to Gajeel who was smirking mischievously.

"It was all in good fun, I brought her back didn't I... and I'm helping you out, that counts for something!" He chuckled and Erza picked up her sword, within a heartbeat she had it as his throat and he was still, grinning like a Cheshire cat.

"Erza, stop it, now is not the time to be fighting... at least not with them!" Levy shouted and Erza glared at her like an angry mother, the sword was pressing so deep at his skin that it was gently cutting him, smooth droplets of blood slipped down his neck. Levy stepped forwards and put her hand on Erzas arms with a gentle smile. "I'm fine, I promise..." she assured her and Erza growled before letting him go, slamming him against the bark of the tree for good measure. "And you, stop antagonising her!" She snapped at Gajeel who slipped his finger across the blood of his neck and licked it off, making her shiver and almost gag at him drinking his own blood.

"Right, Gajeel... tell me what you told Levy, I want to hear it from your mouth, then and only then will I know you're telling the truth..." the master said, who had been silent this whole time and Levy watched as Gajeel sighed.

"My... Acnologia, one of my makers most loyal servants... he told me that Zeref has made a new blood source and plans on killing all of the humans... some of us vampires don't want this blood and would gladly live in a world of peace again but some don't, if we don't work together then... your kind will die..." he explained and Levy turned to the master who was staring at him closely, squinting at him while he was in deep thought.

"I believe you..." he finally said and Levy sighed in relief. "What are you going to do for feeders?" The master questioned and Levy blinked at the sudden question.

"I'll be Jellals feeder!" Erza blurted out and then blushed as Jellal smiled... a slightly happy and loving smile making Levy smile at the cuteness.

"I'll keep feeding off of the shorty..." Gajeel answered and Levy glared up at him but realised that he'd have to take a more unwilling and scared feeder if she said no.

"I guess I'm okay with that, but what about Lily and the other two?" Levy asked and Lily coughed to speak, making everyone turn to him.

"I have a feeder called Shagotte... she's in a small resistance called the Exceeds..." and Levys jaw dropped, she knew of that band... they collected mostly young children but... to know that she was Lilys feeder felt like such a scandal.

"You never told me this!" Gajeel huffed and looked like a scorned child as Lily chuckled.

"You never asked sir, and plus, having a feeder from a resistance and planning on treason isn't a topic you bring up with your captain!" He answered and Gajeel shrugged his shoulders in agreement.

"What about these two vampires?" The master asked and Levy stared at the vampires she had identified as Cobra, a dark skinned, purple haired vampire with an unruly scowl on his face and then... there was Zancrow, she didn't trust him at all, he had a crazed look on his face, like a rabid dog. He had crimson eyes and long, blonde hair that fell much like Gajeels only messier and he was well built under his white shirt. "No matter, we'll find you willing feeders but for now, let us go inside to talk, the sun is coming up..." he said and turned to start walking, Levy was about to follow when Gajeel grabbed her by the arm and she glared up at him.

"Thank you... for trusting me..." he said and she blinked... it was so sudden that she didn't feel it at first until he was moving back and she touched her lips. He... he kissed her, a sweet, gentle kiss that made her heart race and she felt her cheeks flare up as she stuttered.

"D-don't mention it!" She squeaked and he grinned, making her pout and she started speed walking towards the group, what was all that about?... unknown to her it was the first kiss towards changing the world...