A/N: Suprise! I'm back ... ish lol. Even though I don't get reviews, I know that people do read my stories which just makes me happy!
For those who are curious about It Hurts, it's actually a song by Yangpa and here's the link to it: watch?v=HSDaLntzIe8
^ That song/MV was my very first one, an intro to the kpop world. Sorry that I couldn't find an eng subs that goes with the MV tho.
The guild with the name Fairy Tail was its usual, a rowdy morning. The people passing by looked on curiously while chuckling, "The strongest guild of all Fiore."
But nevertheless, the people of Magnolia are glad to have a guild such as Fairy Tail. They wouldn't have it any other way. Especially the 7 years that Fairy Tail's members have been gone was the toughest for not only the guild but the people of Magnolia as well.
Although it was tiring to hear news that Fairy Tail's Salamander and the Strongest Team wrecked havoc whereever they go, but it just wouldn't be normal if Fairy Tail became a normal, boring guild like the others.
The saddest times were when Fairy Tail didn't cause a ruckus.
That being said, roars of laughter can be heard from inside the slight crack of the large doors.
Saying the guild was normal and is going about its usual routine would be sort of a lie. From first glance, the guild looked clean and not broken. The guild members all sat merrily, talking to each other. At least the elder members that is.
It was almost lunchtime at noon, 11:13am to be exact is the current time... yet the female guild members were no where to be seen.
Gajeel stood closest to the doors, leanning back against the wall with his eyes closed and arms crossed. Lily stood in the same position as his partner but would glance at the long haired dragon slayer every few minutes before repositioning again. He didn't even move when a certain spiked pink hair person passed him.
Gray had an unusual aura around him. He was in the same position as Gajeel except sitting down... with his clothes on next to the request board. His usual stripper routine, didn't happen, shocking everyone although the other guild members try not to show it. He didn't even try to pick a fight with Natsu when he walked by, heading to the bar.
Happy sat at the bar nibbling his fish, looking around for a certain feline to show off his fish. When he didn't find her, he slumped against the table, still nibbling his fish. Happy didn't even greet his partner, irking the Salamander a bit.
Oddly enough, Mirajane wasn't the one tending to the bar today but Kinana was present, serving food to the members.
Natsu sniffed his surroundings... It smelled gloomy and something else... something like lonely...
Realizing this, Natsu let out a small chuckle, not bringing any attention to himself. So that's what was wrong with the guild today. They're all gloomy the girls aren't here.
Speaking of girls, he's reminded of what happened this morning with a certain blonde girl. Placing a finger on his chin, he tried to think of what could be wrong with Lucy so early in the morning. Had he done something to tick her off?
It couldn't be. All he did was visited the mage like he did every day.
"Mhhhmmm..." It was no use. All the thinking was making Natsu even more confused and even caused him a headache.
Leaning against the bar, he let his head rest for a bit in case he needed to think more later. With his eyes focused on the guild's doors, he let himself relax a bit.
That is until Happy decided to move from his spot to sit in the way of Natsu's view.
"Happy!" Natsu whined at the blue Exceed, slightly pushing him out of the way, but he wouldn't budge.
"Ne ne, Natsu, you know, where do you think Carla is? I want to give her my fish." Happy stared at the groaning pink haired mess, waiting for his partner's response.
"Happy... I don't know. Maybe she's still at the dormitory with Wendy. They probably woke up late."
The cat stopped nibbling to listen to the answer. "Ne ne, do you think she's sick Natsu?"
"I don't know Happy."
Standing up, Happy tucked his half eaten fish into his bag before sprouting his wings in a hurry. "I'm going to go check on her!"
Relieved he could see the doors again, Natsu relaxed against the table.
Natsu barely got a moment of peace before someone wearing dark colored clothing blocked his vision again. This time, Natsu merely turned his head the other way, not wanting to deal with the person.
"Oi, Natsu, don't ignore me, stupid."
Natsu sighed, silently promising himself he was going to handle this in a civilized matter. Hopefully without fighting involved. He just wasn't in the mood today.
"What do you want Gray..." Natsu trailed off, not bothering to face the dark colored hair man in fear he was going to strip off any second.
But Gray wouldn't have it, even going as far as to shake Natsu's shoulder, "Oi look at me. I need to talk to you!"
Frustrated by Gray's attempts, Natsu's reflex was to punch him in the face. And that's what he did. With fire.
So long his promise as Natsu stood, finally facing Gray who was on the floor, icing his face.
"Gray you bastard! What do you want ice princess?!" Natsu roared, his fists bursting with flames.
The other guild members sweat dropped laughing off their encounter. Now this was normal. The guild just wasn't the same if Natsu and Gray wasn't always fighting.
Gray sighed and got up, standing in front of the flaming Natsu. "Chill Natsu. I don't feel like fighting today."
Natsu's flames flickered before going completely out, he nodded, leaning against the bar, still keeping an eye on the doors.
"What did you want." Natsu said nonchalantly.
It didn't even irk Gray the way Natsu was being, instead he led it slide. Heck it led everything slide today. Macao had commented on where Juvia was since she was usually waiting for him at the guild before he would even get there.
Juvia... Gray wondered where she was. It wasn't like her to not be at the guild. In fact it wasn't like her to not be his side. The guild just wasn't the same without her. He had waited for her quietly at the table she likes, but she has yet to shown up. And he wasn't getting kind of worried...
"...ish..." Gray muttered out loud, unbeknowst to him.
Natsu didn't bother to question him about it. A chill ran down his spine as he realized he had just punched Gray and Erza wasn't here to lecture him about it... Where was everyone today? Even Erza wasn't here...
Shaking his head, to clear his mind, Gray faced Natsu once again. "Look uh... Natsu, we've known each for a long time now, so don't laugh at me okay?"
Natsu looked at Gray, nodding at his sudden seriousness, waving for him to continue. "Do you think Juvia's okay?"
"Why? Do you think she's not okay?" Natsu arched his eyebrow at the fidgeting Gray.
"Well... it's just that today... feels different... and you kno-"
Natsu stopped him with a hand, "I can't believe you are asking me about this. Just go see her at the dormitory. Geez. Go on, go."
Gray seemed to have regain his confidence and headed for the guild doors, "Natsu, you bastard! Listen to me once in a while... but I owe you one."
"Owe me one' for what." Natsu muttered to himself. All he did was tell him what he would do if Lucy didn't show up.
Speaking of Lucy, she still hadn't shown up!
Checking the time, again, it was 11:30am. He had waited more than 15 minutes!
Groaning, he slumped against the bar, hoping no one was going to bother him anymo-
It was just wishful thinking. He thought too soon as Gajeel began to move towards him with Lily in tow. It was odd that everyone was coming to him to talk.
"Oi Salamander, we need to talk."
Gajeel took his stance in front Natsu, peering at him through his red eyes, watching his every move, sniffing his scent. His nose flared as he uncrossed his arms, and crossed them again, trying to look intimidating.
"What, are you wondering where Levy is too?" Natsu stood up, once again.
"Yeah, and by the smells of it, you know where she's been."
Natsu shook his head. He did smell Levy's scent earlier at Lucy's but it wasn't strong. She was there at one point before he came but had left before.
"I was at Lucy's. I smelled it there. But have no idea where she is now."
Not wanting to miss a chance to tease the iron dragon slayer, Natsu siddled beside him, "So you missing Levy? What's wrong, feeling lonely without her?"
Gajeel lost his stance, becoming flustered. "Ack no, I mean it's just that the guild's different. Can't you feel it? Even bunny girl isn't here."
He did feel it. It was different without everyone else here. But it was especially different without Lucy.
"Welp, I don't know Gajeel. I'm waiting for Lucy so we can go on a job."
Gajeel crossed his arms and walked away, with Lily beside him. "I'll just go take a stroll then."
Natsu shrugged, glaring at the man's figure.
"WHAT! How rude. At least Gray had the decency to thank me! Oi Gajeel!" Natsu shot straight for Gajeel but was instead knocked to the side with Gajeel's iron arm.
The guild became quiet before bursting into laughter.
This was indeed what the guild is suppose to be like. This was Fairy Tail after all. It wouldn't be 'normal' if Natsu didn't get knocked out.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - With Lucy- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Lucy had decided to forego going to the guild today so she had sent Loke to give Natsu the message. Instead, she's currently continuing the her novel. After Natsu had left, she had a burst of new ideas to apply to her story.
In the background, music is playing as Lucy hums along to it. The pen swiftly dances on the paper as Lucy's eyes sparkles, reading her novel.
My head's under water
But I'm breathing fine
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - With Levy - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
"I can't believe Lu-chan agreed to this!" Levy stopped in the middle of the road, spinning around while looking at the blue sky. "Alright, I can do this!"
The air in town smelled fresh and of spring as she stroll down her favorite street. Fresh baked bread from bakeries lured her nose.
"Good late morning Levy!" The baker greet Levy as she walked in the bakery.
"Hello Mr. Baker. I was walking by and your baking smelled so good so I couldn't help myself." Levy gave the older man a smile while scratching the back of her head.
"That's quite alright, Levy. In fact, I was wondering if you can do something for me."
Levy nodded, walking up to the counter.
"You see, my wife is at the bookstore right now, and I wanted to bring lunch to her but I haven't found anyone to take care of the store today, so can you go instead of me? Oh and I hear she has new books that was just shipped in today. Can you please?"
"Of course, sir! Leave it to me."
"Oh and not a worry, I'll make your lunch too as payment for helping me, is that alright?"
"Yes. Heheheh, thank you Mr. Baker."
"Not a worry." After packing the lunch bags, Mr. Baker waved goodbye to Levy.
"Hmmmm... food and books... maybe I'll stay for awhile and visit the guild later."
Levy hums to her favorite song as she walked down the street of Magnolia, to the bookstore.
'Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning
- - - - - - - - - - - - -Back at the Fairy Tail Dormitory - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
"Hey Mirajane, when are you going back to the guild." Erza sat in the living room, sipping her cup of tea. By now, everyone was awake. Lisanna and Cana had joined them when Levy left.
"Hmmm... Maybe later? I'm sure the guild can hold itself up without me there." Mirajane thought about it along with everyone else for a second.
"Oi oi, won't that mean Natsu and Gray and Gajeel would be alone there without you two to hold them back?" Cana jugged down alcohol from a barrel.
"I'm sure Lucy can take care of them, if anything." Lisanna pointed out.
Wendy nodded reassuringly.
"Juvia will be going to the guild now then. Juvia misses Gray-sama and Juvia is sure Gray-sama misses Juvia as well!"
The female mages let out a laugh as Juvia headed out the door and to the guild before anyone had a chance to bid her 'see you later's.
"That Juvia, she's like a maiden in love." Mirajane cupped her face, staring at Juvia's retreating figure admiringly.
Erza nodded, "I agree. Gray's lucky to have her."
Wendy smiled at Carla as they enjoy quiet time at the dormitory.
A/N: And that's the end of this chapter! Thanks for reading. Have a nice day~
P.S. I have no idea how long this story is going to be...
P.P.S. Omg, I figured out how to make the horizontal line thingy lolol... I'm such a noob.
