i will be trying to post as much as possible next week, But aside from monday i have all my classes till thursday plus i'm starting work in a week i really want to try and finish this as fast as possible but i will try my hardest to make it good i will not rush. This chapter will be upbeat because last night was a blast and i want to spread the happiness. So Without further adieu this is chapter 9.
Chapter 9
Gajeel awoke in the early hours in the morning the sun had yet to rise. He had remembered the night before, Himself and Lily spent the better part of three hours getting drunk and making each other laugh.
Gajeel had looked over and noticed Lily's sleeping form curled up in his bed. Gajeel frowned and laughed to himself. Looking at Lily made him think about all the great times they shared when they first met. Gajeel had been astatic about Lily joining the guild.
Then his thoughts trailed off to the guild, and the countless parties they had all the great times they shared. He was going to make things right again so he didn't have to worry about everyone looking at him like a monster. He yawned "Well better start this pain in the ass day" Gajeel slowly got up and made his way to the door.
Gajeel opened the door slowly as to not wake Lily he made his way to the kitchen to brew some coffee for himself. He looked at the time and saw that it was 6am "Damn i really did wake up early." He began to stretch, and yawned again. Within a few minutes the smell of fresh coffee filled the kitchen.
Gajeel poured himself a cup and sat down pondering who he should talk to first. He had three people he wanted to formally apologize to or what he thought was an apology. He thought about it so he decided to get the most annoying one out of the way first.
After finishing his coffee he was off to the bathroom for a shower his favorite place to think. When he stepped in the shower he couldn't help but remember yesterday's incident. Gajeel had nothing about his past on his mind, but only the future.
Gajeel began to think about Levy, he couldn't stop thinking about her for some reason. All of his thoughts and senses filled with the need to be close to the script mage. He didn't quite get it, but he wanted to see the Blue haired mage, and tell her he was sorry.
The steam in the shower was soothing for the Dragon Slayer, he decided to meditate. He had never felt so calm in awhile so might as well take advantage of it. He sat down crossed legged and began his meditation, he sat in the shower for 45 minutes meditating.
Gajeel had opened his eyes and felt as though he was the master of the universe he saw the future was bright and would be a great one if things continued. He could take on the whole world and keep on fighting. (So basically he was happy)
Gajeel emerged from the shower with a renewed confidence, he went into the bedroom as quiet as he could grabbed his clothes, and slipped out without making Lily stur. He walked out of his house at the sun started to shine down on the town.
As he walked he could feel the suns rays heat up his back. Along with the morning air on his body it was glorious for him.
Few people were out, some of the shopkeepers began opening up their shops for the day to come. Gajeel walked through the streets navigating to the edge of Magnolia. It took him a little time, but Gajeel had all day to talk. When he finally reached the edge of the town he located the cottage he had been looking for.
Gajeel walked up to the house and knocked. When there was no answer he kicked down the door and walked in. Gajeel walked through the house "Yo Salamander you in here?" Gajeel heard snoring in one of the rooms. He followed the noise and found the person he was seeking.
Natsu was in his bed hugging his pillow with drool all over his sheets. Gajeel looked disgusted "God how can you sleep like that?" The man wanted to finish this conversation as quick as possible he knew it would be a pain in the ass.
Gajeel kicked the bed "Yo Flame Brain?" Natsu responded with a gargle. Gajeel rolled his eyes "Fuck this!" He flipped the bed and Natsu fell to the floor. Natsu woke up ready for a fight while his eyes were half closed "Alright who want's to go?".
Gajeel walked over and punched the half awake Dragon Slayer in the head leaving a burning bump on his head. Natsu finally woke up and looked around, then he set his eyes on the person in front of him "Gajeel!? what the hell are you doing in my house?".
Gajeel only walked away and told him to get ready. Natsu walked out of his room after Gajeel "What's the big idea scrap face?". Gajeel looked at Natsu "Listen you Firecrotch idiot i came here to talk, so get dressed and meet me outside.". Natsu looked down and blushed he was butt naked and had a full blown boner "Shit" he said as he ran into his room and got his cloths on.
Gajeel had waited outside waiting on a tree stump, and shook his head "That damn idiot walking around naked can't unsee what i just saw". Natsu walked out of the house and saw Gajeel sitting down. He walked over to the Iron Dragon Slayer embarrassed "Alright screw head what do you want?".
Gajeel laughed "I came to see if the rumors were true". Natsu looked confuzzled "What rumors?"
Gajeel kept on laughing "To see if you were as small as everybody said you were" Gajeel kept on laughing. Natsu Turned as red as Ezra's hair "What? Who has been saying that?". Gajeel saw his chance to piss off Natsu so he took it "Lucy, she told most of the guild last night".
Natsu's face fell "Why would she say something like that?" Gajeel could see Natsu was getting depressed "Oh for god sake you idiot i was joking i came here to talk". Natsu's mood seemed to rise "Oh okay...fuck you Gajeel".
Gajeel only chuckled then his face turned serious "Alright come on I don't have all day to talk". Natsu replied with a "fine let's talk".
Gajeel started off "Alright i came here today to talk about my past"
Natsu nodded "Okay go on"
Gajeel Continued "Alright well basically i wanted to ask for your forgiveness for the things i did when i was in Phantom Lord". Natsu only stared at him "Why are you asking me?" Gajeel replied with an angry voice "What do you mean why am i asking you? I hurt you and i'm asking for your forgiveness".
Natsu turned serious "Listen you Iron Idiot, I forgave you a long time ago when i saw how you changed. I kept my eye on you but i respected you as a Dragon Slayer, and also as a comrade.". Nastu continued "The only person you need to talk to about forgiveness is Levy".
Gajeel was shocked at Natsu's response his voice showed that "Just like that? you forgave me?".
Natsu nodded "Yes just like that, you're a Fairy Tail mage so yes you're my family". Gajeel couldn't believe that Natsu had forgiven him so easily. "Don't get me wrong you're still a pain in my ass most of the time"
Gajeel responded "Likewise my Fire cracker dick friend".
Natsu put his fist out, Gajeel stared at it for a second then smiled "Fine". He connected his fist with Natsu's "There you happy Salamander?". Natsu put on his toothy grin "Yes i am".
Gajeel stood up "Alright then that just leaves Lucy and Juvia". Natsu stood where he was "Well Lucy might be a little harder to convince i'm just warning ya." Gajeel turned around and began his walk back to the town, but before he left he lifted his hand with his back to Natsu.
"Thanks Salamander" Natsu responded with a "Goodluck dumbass" which Gajeel heard quite clearly but only smirked at the remark.
Gajeel's next target was The Blonde Celestial mage "I wonder what bunny girl is up to at this time?" Gajeel said to no one in particular. He walked to the section of the town that had canals running through the center of the street dividing the sidewalk instead of streets. He walked around trying to locate the scent of the Blonde Mage he picked up the smell of gold and the familiar scent of Loke.
Gajeel walked up to the apartment and Looked up. Lucy's window was wide open so Gajeel yelled up to the blonde girl "Yo Bunny girl you up there?" Gajeel waited until a familiar figure looked out the window "Gajeel?! This is a surprise. Whats up?"
Gajeel shouted back up "I need to talk to you about something can i come up it will only take a few minutes". Lucy waved her hand to come up "Ya sure come on up".
Gajeel jumped up to her window with ease. Seeing her fancy apartment made him think about moving to this side of town "mmm..Not bad bunny girl not bad at all. You do well for yourself".
Lucy sweat dropped "Haha ya right i spent all my money i got from the tournament. You should have seen this place before it was a mess". Gajeel laughed "If it's any worse than my place then i know exactly what you're talking about.
Lucy laughed "Well im sure lily keeps good care of it,So what brings you to me today?". Gajeel seized his laughter and put a serious face on "Alright Lucy i wanted to talk to you about something".
Lucy giggled "Gosh you never called me by my real name before this must be serious". Gajeel was stoic "It is so take a seat" Lucy did as she was told.
Gajeel looked at Lucy with all seriousness "Alright i wanted to ask for your forgiveness for what i have done to you in the past." Lucy looked at him dumbfounded "Seriously Gajeel?" The Dragon Slayer noded "Yes i want your forgiveness".
Lucy was taken so off guard with this request that she just stood silent. Gajeel Stared at her looking for a response "Um bunny girl?" Lucy snapped out of it and gave Gajeel a knowing look. She smiled at the young man " Gajeel you have got to be kidding me of course i forgive you. I already forgave you long ago. If i didn't forgive you i wouldn't have let you jump up into my room like you did." She blushed "In fact i thought of you as a decently close friend since you've joined. You have been like a big brother to me always teasing me and calling me names i hate".
Gajeel didn't know what to say at Lucy's response his mouth was hung open in shock. Lucy added one more important detail "I also promised Levy i would forgive you she made me swear to it".
Gajeel was beyond speechless his mouth was ajar for a few moments. Lucy laughed "You really need to chill Gajeel, I forgive you now all you have to do is Convince Levy to do the same". Gajeel was still in shock at the blondes words but managed to spit out a few words of his own "So she told you that?".
Lucy smiled "Yes you should talk to her i think it would be good for the both of you.".
Gajeel responded "Ya we will soon enough. Thanks Lucy i'm Glad i talked to you, that's really good news".
Lucy looked at Man with a smug look "I am her best friend you noodlehead of course she told me to forgive you."
Gajeel squinted his eyes "Watch your back Bunny girl or you'll be dancing back up for one of my songs". Lucy cringed "Please not that again it's so humiliating.".
Gajeel made his way towards the window " I think about it, thanks for your help Lucy. He then lept out the window without another word. Lucy walked over to the window and yelled down to Gajeel "You better take care of her Gajeel!".
Gajeel turned his head with a confused look "I wonder what that means? Oh she probably means the mission". Gajeel waved back "I will don't worry!" he then made his way to his final destination.
Lucy shook her head "I wonder what Levy see's in that man."
Gajeel was making his way to the guild hall to see the last person on his list. He considered the fact that Juvia was actually his first human friend he had made. Even though he always detested Juvia in the past, she was always there for him.
She actually was the first person to care about him since his dragon left him, he never formally thanked her or apologized for ignoring her acts of kindness and all her help. Juvia was actually the person he wanted to talk to the most. Gajeel saved the best and most important for last.
She basically told Master Makarov that he was clad in darkness and that he needed help. He never got to thank her for her kindness.
He arrived at the guildhall it was close to noon when he got there. He knew that Juvia was always around the guild hall early, she was always stalking Gray. Gajeel mentally laughed to himself 'God she was a crazy women' but she was what he would call his friend and he had to let her know.
Gajeel spotted Mira in her usual spot; behind the bar. He walked up to the silver haired women knowing that she would talk about the events with Levy the day before. Mira was busy cleaning glasses when she saw movement in her vision.
She looked up "Hi good morning..." She paused "Oh its you Levy isn't here, she went on a mission".
Gajeel slumped "Yes i freaking know they're on a mission i'm going tomorrow to help them out Makarov's orders.". Mira raised an eyebrow "Oh so you're the one master is sending for back up".
Gajeel nodded "I guess so".
Mira gave him a warm smile "That's good Gajeel, so what will you have the usual?". Gajeel yawned "Nah not today i'm actually looking for Juvia have you seen her" Mira shook her head "I'm terribly sorry Gajeel, but she actually went on a mission with Gray a couple of hours ago".
Gajeel scratch his head "Damn and i really needed to talk to her to. Do you know when she'll be back".
Mira only closed her eyes and raised her hands in an unknowing gesture. Gajeel mentally cursed Juvia for not being there for him to apologize to her.
"Alright i guess ill see you later devil lady" Gajeel started to walk then realized what he had said out loud and turned to face Mira with a devilish smile. "What did you call me Gajeel-Kun" as Dark magic began to rise out of her.
Gajeel ran as fast as he could out of the guild, and to his house he had to begin getting packed for the mission tomorrow he scowled "Why do they need me on that mission anyway? I'll be back in 2 days."
Gajeel wondered why Makarov had needed him for the mission anyway he never asked, and he couldn't ask Mira why either now. He just focused on getting there at this point so he could see Levy, do the mission, and go home. "This is going to be a piece of cake".
That is the end of Chapter 9 this took some time but i had fun typing it hope you enjoyed. As usual Review and PLEASE keep reading this story is going to pick up next chapter. thanks for reading.