DISCLAIMER: I do not own Fairy Tail. The Great Hiro Mashima owns it :D
NOTICE: I'm just a novice writer. I really hope you'll find my work acceptable. Thank you to those who read this :D
Wanted You More
Chapter 1: The Big Change
"Who are you?" The blonde guy asked the blonde girl in front of him.
The girl doesn't know how to answer his question.
"I asked who you are. Unless you're too hypnotized by my looks." The guy smirked as he said this but the girl just has that blank look on her face. It made him irked.
Gah. What's with this girl? Is she deaf?
"Hey, I'm asking you-"
"Laxus? What is taking you so long?" Another set of footsteps was heard. Then the girl saw a small old man. Small because his height just reach her waist. The old man looked up to her just to have a look of shock painted in his face. His face paled for a moment then he blurted "L-l-layla?"
Her face scrunched up when she heard her mother's name. No doubt this is the man Father told me, she thought.
The guy named Laxus looked to the old man beside her then to the beautiful girl. The gears in his head started to whirl. What is going on? Who is this girl? And why did Gramps mentioned that woman's name?
The girl slighty shook her head then she answered quietly "No."
Understanding filled the old man's face and slowly nodded. "Ah. Uhm, we should go first inside. You are soaking wet. You'll have a cold later on if keep on standing there. Then whatever you have come here for, we'll talk about it later. Laxus, bring her some towel and boil some water to make some tea."
Then the old man got the girl's luggage and got it inside, despite her futile resistance. She went inside the house, only stopping to change her drenched boots into slippers the old man laid for her.
She looked around the house. The house felt homey, just like what she felt outside. It is clean although some things scattered on the table. Typical guys home. She can see some pictures of the old man and Laxus. Only the two of them.
Then she stopped looking around when Laxus went to her, handling a clean towel. She muttered a quiet "thanks" before Laxus went out of the living room. She just stood there, not knowing what to do next.
She snapped out of her daze when she heard someone coughed. She turned around to see Laxus leaning awkwardly against the wall. "Gramps said you should take first a shower. He doesn't want you to get sick. I'll take you to the bathroom." Then he didn't wait for the girl and just walked away.
The girl just sighed and got some of her clothes as well as other things. So far, the reaction she got is better than what she expected. She didn't expect that the old man would let her in without knowing her name. He had even let her take a bath on his own home without knowing who she was. But then again he knows Layla. She knows the man already know she was but it completely confused her how could that old man welcome her, a complete stranger to them.
But she wouldn't be so sure. After all, they haven't even yet talked and she hasn't shown yet the letter that will reveal her true intentions. She went to where Laxus went off and saw him standing outside an opened room.
"I'll leave you now." Again he walked away without hearing a reply from the girl. She went inside and showered.
Meanwhile, Laxus went back to the living room and found his grandfather sitting while drinking tea. He sat down across his grandfather and stared at him. They were waiting for someone to break the silence. Laxus sighed and became serious.
"Gramps, what's going on? Why did you just let her inside without knowing who she is? Don't you know it's dangerous? What does she need from us? And why did you mention that woman's name?" He ended his question with a scowl on his face. He had so many questions in his head.
His grandfather just continued on drinking his tea. When he looked up to see Laxus' intense stare, he sighed and set his teacup on the table."Laxus my boy. Let's just wait for her to tell her story. I'm sure she didn't just come into our house for nothing and we will find it interesting or not. As for your mother's-" "Stop it Gramps. She is not my mother." Laxus growled as he quickly denied what his grandfather is saying.
The old man sighed. Even if Laxus knows the whole story, he knows Laxus wouldn't forgive his own mother. He hoped one day he would be able to forgive her.
Then they heard the bathroom door opened. They waited until they saw the girl standing awkwardly in the living room. She was wearing a simple t-shirt that shows some cleavage and a short skirt that reach her midthighs. Both male's eyes go wide and quite pleased with what they saw but the girl is oblivious to the stares she is getting.
"Please sit down." The old man gestured the girl to sit on a sofa. The girl meekly obeyed.
"Now, I am Makarov Dreyar and this is my grandson, Laxus Dreyar." The old man introduced himself and pointed to Laxus who looked away with his arms crossed.
"Can you please tell us your name?" The old man asked with a gentle smile on his face. The girl looked at him then to the other male then back to the old man.
"I am Lucy Heartfilia, Sir." She said in a small voice. Laxus is wondering what the hell is wrong with her. Her voice sounded so weak, vulnerable and has no life. Wait. Heartfilia? He was sure he heard that name before.
"When you say Heartfilia, you don't mean the Heartfilia railways right?" Laxus said questionly. Then he saw her eyes twitch and see more sadness in her eyes.
Lucy didn't answer and just kept on looking down. Her hands were gripping the hem of her skirt tightly. Laxus quite felt guilty when he saw her reaction.
"Lucy-san, why did you went here?" The old man asked to change the atmosphere. The answer was obvious to them and though he asked who she is, he have a feeling that he knew the answer. Lucy walked to her bag and dug into it until she found the letter. She gave it to Makarov and sat back on the sofa.
The old man looked from Lucy back to the letter. Then seeing it addressed to him, he read the letter. Minutes have passed and Laxus is becoming more irritable. He is very curious of what's happening and the suspense is killing him. He looked at his grandfather just to see different kinds of emotion on his face. First shock, then sadness and anger then last is pity.
After a few minutes, the old man placed the letter on the table and stood up. Laxus' eyes followed his grandfather then he saw him knelt down in front of Lucy and grabbed her hands. "I understand now your story. I am very happy to welcome you here." He finished with a smile then he stood up and hugged her tightly.
For the first time, she smiled warmly to the old man and her eyes gain some shine. Something that Laxus caught him off guard. Wow. Did she just smile? Her smile is very angelic. And that eyes, wow. He said in his mind but there are still some questions lingering in his head and a lot more came when he realized what his grandfather said. "What?!"
"What Laxus?"
"What do you mean you welcome her here?" Laxus is very confused right now. Makarov looked at Lucy and said "Lucy-san, you must be tired. I'll escort you first on your room so you can rest. Laxus stay here." He then stood up and went out of the living room. Lucy awkwardly and nervously followed the old man. She glanced back to see Laxus' face and back to the old man. It is obvious to her that he didn't welcome her here.
Laxus stared at the back of the girl who just went out of the room, leaving him to think what crazy things are going on. Then he saw his grandfather back and wanted immediately to ask questions but Makarov beat him.
"Laxus, first, you must understand what happen and what will happen on the following days. No, you need and you will understand. Am I clear Laxus?" The old man asked his grandson seriously. Laxus just nodded, not knowing what happened.
"Then please read this letter..."
NOTE: This story doesn't have any relation with magic. They are not wizards here. :D
SO now I know you can see some things that are happening in the story :D
Thank you to those who read this story and liked it. I will try my best to dish out this story in the best way I can. :D But I don't think I can update this story this week. Many exams came in the way ... :( Anyway, thank you again! :D
-lgarxauys