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If you're confused about the age of the characters, here goes :

Lucy, Lisanna, Levy - 13

Natsu, Gray, Cana, Jet, Droy, Alzack, Bisca - 14 (is this age even allowed to drink, Cana? :p)

Mira, Erza - 15

I read about those in wikia then reduce each of them by 4 years :p

About the idea of 'having crush' or in short, 'pairing', don't worry I'm planning to make it sooner or later, maybe I'll put a bit fluff in this chapter...or not. Well, you'll see ^^

And also about Lucy having more magic ability, I'll consider putting it in my story :)

Enjoy chapter 5 :D

"Um..Erza, is it really okay for me to..um..stay here ?" I nervously questioned Erza as I unpack my belongings.

"What are you talking about Lucy ? We're nakama now. Besides, I don't mind sharing my room with you. I've got quite plenty of space." Erza smiled reassuringly while preparing a futon for me to sleep.

So where am I now you ask? Let me tell you. I am currently in Fairy Hills, Fairy Tail girls' dormitory.

I analyzed the pink symbol stamped on my backhand and smiled like I've been doing this whole day. Okay, long story short, after I agreed to join the guild, the whole guild threw a welcome party for me. And the party was lots of fun; it's the liveliest party I've ever had. The older man and woman, plus Cana drank in the counter because Master had announced free booze for that day. And I was here sitting on one of the tables, surrounded by the kids about my age, in exception of Cana who came later after her drink.

Each member of Fairy Tail all has their own unique antics. For example, Natsu and Gray. I heard that they fight daily, sometimesmostly with their magic that can destroy the properties of the guild. I said it again, daily and..oh except if Erza was there, but it won't be long until Erza joined the fight. Like this fight I saw :

"Oi ash brain, don't munch your food like that. It's disgusting," Gray said with a disgusted yet annoyed face as he was sitting in front of Natsu.

"I *munch* get to munch my *munch* food however I want, *munch* walking Popsicle!" Natsu replied, while munching his food, causing more bits of it to come out from his mouth. Lucky for me, I was two seats away from him.

"Ew, don't face me while doing that!" Gray yelled, moving further from Natsu.

An angry chip popped on Natsu's head, and he quickly swallowed his remaining food as he stood.

"So you wanna go, Snowman ?" His eyebrows crooked, feeling offended as flames were already in his fists.

"Did you just challange me, fire breather ?" Gray curled his fingers into fist and hit it against his other palm, resulting cold mist to appear.

A strict voice suddenly spoke, "Are you two fighting?" It was Erza, she was glaring up to them from the strawberry shortcake she had been having.

The two who were charging to each other froze. "N-no, besties never fight, right Natsu ?" Gray reacted faster and hopped to put his arm on Natsu's back, his face is beyond nervous and scared, but he tried to force a smile.

"A-aye Erza, see ? We're just testing out our magic." Natsu played along by putting his arm on Gray's back. His facial expression isn't any better than Gray. Did he just said 'aye'? Whoa, he's turning into Happy#2 !

Erza nodded in approval and went back to her beloved cake. Feeling danger has passed, Natsu kicked Gray's butt. Annoyed, Gray proceeded to punch Natsu's face. They continued to brawl, like they had forgotten that Erza has scolded them which they did. Erza now was so engrossed with her dessert. She didn't give any bother until...Gray accidently bumped Natsu to the table we were in. The table vibrated and as you could guess, Erza's cake fell of the table. In an instant the whole room fell into a terrific silence.

Erza had her eyes covered with her red bangs, a very dark aura emitting from her. The two boys trembled, their faces showed true horror while they were hugging each other. Erza was about to slice them into pieces with her sword when Mira snorted.

"Pfft." Erza's menacing eyes swiftly turned to Mira who was hitting the table while suppressing her laughter.

"Something funny?" Erza frowned, obviously annoyed that her wrath of death had been interrupted.

"Pfft. You ARE funny, in fact hilarious. You have to see your face when that damned shortcake of yours fell. You were like-pfft. Ahahaha!" Mira fell to the floor clutching her stomach as she burst into a loud laughter.

Erza's aura became more and more menacing, her eyes glinting, "So you wanna go, demon ?"

"Did you just challange me, red head?" Mira smirked.

"Hey ! That's my line!" Natsu and Gray protested.

"Don't copy me you idiot !" Again, they yelled at the same time.

Gritting their teeth, they attacked each other while Erza and Mira had already started their own fight.

"Fighting is manly !" Elfman added as he too ran to the fight. Even Macao and Reedus got into the fight, though by accident. And the drunken Cana joined in too. And here I was, with the other sane members of the guild, watching on the sideline, sweat dropping.

"Is it always like that, Levy-chan ?" I asked Levy.

"Always Lu-chan, always." Levy shook her head. I watched my new family in awe.

I talked about books with Levy the rest of the day, seems like we can become best friends because of our similarities as bookworms. I chatted with other the girls too. Despite her attitude, Mira seems kind. Like Erza, she's like a big sis to me. Cana's really funny, especially when she's drunk. The boys were interesting too, Gray's actually fun to be with when he's not fighting, his stripping habit is hilarious and Natsu's extreme denseness is very entertaining, not to mention Elfman's comments about being manly and Alzack and Bisca's obvious crush on each other. I was really relieved that no one questioned where I was from. Anyway, when the party was over, Erza offer me to stay with her. I accepted because I have no place to live.

And that's the reason I was here. She said I can stay here as long as I want, at least until I got enough money to rent one. You won't believe how many 100,000 J priced room she rented. She actually rented 3 of them, so that makes it 300,000 J every month. I wonder how many mission she takes every month.

"So, I'll be sleeping first Lucy," Erza said when she requiped into a light-purple bunny pyjamas. I could only stare at her choice of sleeping garments.

"Okay," I said, who had also done changing then turned off the lights. Tomorrow will be fun ! I thought before my eyes fluttered close.

I was walking aimlessly in a dark and hollow space. Neither end nor light was seen. I dazed my eyes through the nothingness as darkness suppressed my whole being. I wanted to escape, to flee from this abyss-like place. Fear crept through my skin, and I couldn't think clear. I started to rush my pace. I ran and ran for I didn't know how long, like I was being chased by something. I ran like there was no end. My body sweat in fear, tears of desperation flowing on my cold cheek. Then my feet tripped over something and my body hit the almost unreal ground. My body felt heavy as I tried to stand up and I looked down under my feet. That something turned out to be someone.

An opened palm was lying upside down. From what it looks like, it was a fair and smooth woman's hand. It's odd, because it's the only place where the light fell. Light began to spread up to the arms and body until a familiar figure could be seen. I stared with eyes full of horror as I saw very familiar long blond hair like mine stained in blood, along with the red gown the woman had worn. I was frozen upon recognizing the lying lady. Sickening blood smell engulfed the whole area.

In the corner of my eye, I saw a man's back turned against me. That back with blonde hair. The warm back I used to love. That warm back where I used to be piggy-backed. I reached my hand to it, hoping that it would turn and come back. I tried to scream, but no voice came out from my throat, like I've been muted. Then that cold voice started ringing in my ears, "Trash. Useless, insolent daughter. You are no use." I tried to cover my ears; my chest was like being stabbed with each word being said. N-no no no no. I cried and cried, until I couldn't even breathe. That voice still penetrated through my head, through, my skull bone. "Trash...Useless...Murde-"

I jolted up, panting. I blinked my eyes few times to really recognize where I was. I was still in Erza's room. On the futon, wearing my loose t-shirt which was currently wet because of my sweating. I inhale and exhale continuously, hoping to make my breathing steadier, but it was no use. I glanced to my right. Fortunately, Erza is still sleeping soundly. I need fresh air. I definitely need it. I removed my cover and stood up, making my way to the door.

Gray's POV

I was walking through the street of Magnolia. Maybe you wondered what was I doing on like 3 am in the morning? After seeing your deceased teacher and parents in your nightmare, your mind would definitely need a distraction. I sighed, now what am I gonna do ? I don't even feel like going back to bed after that dream. I actually thought of waking that stupid flame head up, to see what expressions will he show when he saw me. But I saved that idea for next time; I'm too tired to walk to his damned house. Instead, my feet brought me to the river bank.

When I came closer, someone was already there. A blond girl sitting on the grass, her eyes gazing up. Wait, blond? A person popped in my head. Lucy ? I was right. She was there and I was facing her back. She didn't turn to me, so I figured she didn't notice me. An idea appeared in my head and I snickered in my head. I walked to her more silently and formed some ice cubes. I pulled the back of jacket and pyjamas she was wearing, and poured the ice cubes in. She immediately flinched at the cold contact, "Kyaa!" She yelled frantically and stood up straight,"W-who's there?" She asked and turned her head around when she heard me chuckled. Her eyes then found me.

"G-Gray ! That was mean !" I laughed even harder. Her expression when I dumped that ice! It's so priceless !

She pouted and turned her back around and sat down, "Hmmph!" Cute, I thought slightly wide-eyed. Eh ? What was I thinking? I felt my cheek became warmer as I dismissed the thought.

I sat beside her, "Oh c'mon Lucy ! I'm sorry, I was just joking," I plead her. She glanced a little then stared back to the sky, still pouting.

I snickered, here comes my puppy eyes attack! "Luuu~shi, I'm sowwwy," she looked at me in amusement. Then...

"Pfft." She snorted, trying to hold in her laughter, "Who knows you have this side, Gray? Hahahaha." She continued to laugh, tears started to came out of her eyes and I just realized what I had done. Damn. It. What was I thinking? I only used that attack to my parents once to buy me that toy I really really want. I said it again I used it only 'once'. Oh my dear pride, now it has turned into dust, and what's more in front of a newbie. She laughed even harder, as I keep cursing myself, wishing I could just vanish. But somehow a little part of me didn't mind her laughing. That expression I saw from afar when she was gazing the sky, it looked so...sad. Her laugh made me go all warm inside. For reasons I didn't know I felt proud for making her smile. When I got my cool back, I said with a smirk, "At least you smile now."

Lucy looked surprised, but a tint of faint pink was evident on her cheeks, then she smiled brightly at me, making my chest squeezed. Eh? Squeeze? What's wrong with my chest? Gastric problem?

She lied down on the grass, "Anyway, what are you doing here, Gray? It's late."

"Same to you too, what are you doing?" I questioned her back.

She just sighed, and that sorrowful expression came back in a split second, but she quickly hid it with a smile, "Night tour of Magnolia?" She said in return.

"Sounds good." I responded in the same sarcastic tone.

"You haven't answered me, Gray. What are you doing here this late?" she insisted.

"Can't sleep," I murmured, keeping the fact that she also hasn't answered my question.

"Oh," she went on and was quiet for a while, and then she glanced at me, "Nightmare?"

Jackpot. "How do you know?" I raised my brow.

She just sighed again with an unreadable expression, "I had one." She spoke as she gazed the stars.

We sat in silence. Clearly, she didn't want to talk about her nightmare, well neither do I. So, I followed her gaze to the sky. Countless stars shone upon us, some bigger in size, some just in the size of small dots.

"They are beautiful, aren't they?" Lucy broke the silence, her caramel orbs twinkled like the stars.

"Yeah," I said with a smile. I guess Lucy is very fond of stars, "They said our ancestors are there, watching over their loved ones."

Lucy stared at me, "You believe in that?"

"Something wrong with that?" I said with my arms crossed, masking my embarrassment.

She waved her hands, "No ! I mean I, too always believe in that."

My eyes widened in our similarities. First, we both had a nightmare. Then we have the same belief. Somehow, it made me feel a little happy.

"We both are very much alike huh?" I chuckled lightly.

"Seems like it," she giggled.

"Anyway, thanks Gray. You made me feel better, somehow," she whispered and my heart skipped a beat. I glanced only to find her sleeping soundly. Not knowing what to do, I took off my shirt, which was strange because I haven't even stripped. I put it over her body. Not like I would be cold though. I lied down beside her, observing her face. Her mouth parted slightly as she breathed, golden lock flailing over her red cheek. Both of her hands were clenched slightly as she put it on one side, facing me. Too cute ! My mind exclaimed. Stop being such a pervert, Gray! But I ignored my mind, as exhaustion won over me and drifted me to a dreamless sleep.

Done~

I personally didn't think this chapter is any good, it just popped in my head. As you can see, I'm most likely to put GrayLu as the pairing. I hope you don't mind because I just love this pairing so much :3 I haven't decided on others yet, but maybe I'll put AlzackBisca and NaLi too. You're welcome for other pairings requests :)

I hope you don't mind that I switched the POV, maybe I'm going to do it again next time with the other character. Sorry if Gray is a bit OOC though :d

Sorry if the dream Lucy was having sucked :(

Like usual, please review and sorry for the errors :)

~snowdrop03