Title: Gifts
Prompt: Metallicana
Words: 416 (Short, I know.)
Summary: Gajeel learned a lot from Metallicana. But there are somethings only a guild can teach.
Gifts
Gajeel hit the metal with the mallet repeatedly. The metal had no chance against him, as he mercilessly pounded it into shape.
Yes, he was the iron dragonslayer. Yes, he technically could create metal objects magically. But it never was quite the same as feeling the metal in his fingers, his calloused hands holding it down as the ringing sound of metalworking filled his ears. He loved it as much as fighting.
That was something Metallicana taught him, one of the first things. Before he learned magic, he had to understand the meaning of physical prowess, the feel of the metal he was using.
Now, he had no problem being a mechanic for his guildmates. Of course, that was something Metallicana had not been so good at teaching him. Before Fairy Tail, he really believed physical and magical strength was the only thing that mattered. He was a ruthless man who had come close to killing others before.
He continued shaping the metal until he pronounced it perfect. He dipped it in the water and let it cool. Lily flew in and perched himself on Gajeel's shoulder. "Are you done?" he asked.
Gajeel nodded. "Ya think shrimp'll like it?"
Lily smiled kindly. "She'll love it." he answered without a doubt.
The two went to Fairy Hills only to be greeted by Erza. Gajeel grimaced mentally. Lily chuckled as he felt his partner stiffen.
"Boys are not allowed in Fairy Hills." Erza said, menacingly. Gajeel nodded.
"I got that, Titania." he muttered. "Can ya ask shorty ta come out?"
"She has a name," Erza chided. "but fine. Give me one minute."
The terrifying mage entered Fairy Hills as Gajeel waited. Soon enough, Levy walked out.
"Hi Gajeel. What's up?" she asked brightly.
"Hi shrimp. I have somethin' for ya." he responded. He presented the small piece of metal. The book-shaped pendant glistened beautifully, as Levy's eyes widened.
"Gajeel, it's beautiful!" Levy said, hushed. "You made it for me?"
He grinned. "Thought ya'd like it. Here." He brought out a chain and carefully placed the necklace around her neck. She held it up, eyes watery.
"I love it." Levy exclaimed. "I love it so much!"
Gajeel blushed slightly. "Well, uh...I'm glad ya like it. Ya can thank Metallicana too, for everything he's done for me. For teachin' me how to do it."
Levy smiled at him. "You miss him?"
He smirked. "Nah. I'm better off now."
Sorry about how late this is. Sorry it's so short. It's been kind of an off day. Like it? Hate it? Let me know!
~Phantom-chan