Hey guys! Nobody specifically stated if they were confused or not, but I thought I'd give you guys the basic schedule. Remember, the teachers are as follows: Alteration – Ultear, Conjuration – Freed, Summoning – Bixlow, Transformation – Mirajane, Maker – Lyon, and Elemental – Laxus. Hopefully this answers any questions you might have had.

2nd Years / 3rd Years / 4th Years

10am: Alteration/ Conjuration/ Summoning

11am: Summoning/ Alteration/ Conjuration

12am: Conjuration/ Summoning/ Alteration

1pm: Lunch for everyone

2pm: Everyone breaks up into classifcations

3pm: Transformation/ Maker/ Elemental/

4pm: Elemental/ Transformation/ Maker

5pm: Maker/ Elemental/ Transformation

6pm: Everyone has free study

7pm: Everyone has dinner

Alright! Without Further Ado! (Shoutouts and commentary to follow the chapter)

"You wanna go, Fire-Fart?!"

"Fuck yeah, Nipple Narcissist!"

"How the hell did you learn such a big word, Pyro?"

"What's that supposed to mean!? I'm not stupid!"

I should probably be surprised that the first thing Levy and I come across, after stepping onto our floor, is a half-naked Gray and a flaming Natsu, pushing against each other. But, I'm not. Not even a little bit. Honestly, I'm more pleased than anything else, mostly because it provides a distraction so that I'm not instantly swarmed with attention. There are five people on the floor when we enter. Obviously, the two brawling idiots, but three more besides. One of them is Juvia, swooning at Gray's half-naked body. The other two are by the tables. Well, one of them, a girl with short white hair, is sitting at the table, while the other, a boy with glasses and orange-red, messy hair, sits atop it, laughing as Gray slams what looks to be a hammer made of ice into Natsu's head.

"Natsu!" Happy calls, swiftly flying to his friend's side and pulling him away from Gray and into the air.

"Perfect timing, Happy! Drop me on top of him!" Natsu calls, not even phased by the blow Gray had landed, earlier. "Fire Dragon: Sword Horn!" He calls, as Happy drops him towards Gray. But, before he can make contact, and invisible wall stops him, a flash of purple writing skimming across the unseen surface. Natsu face plants against it, while Gray is forced into a crouch by its presence above him.

"Cut it out, you two!" A voice calls from behind Levy and me. I turn to see Freed, dagger, no wand, out of it's sheath, practically fuming in anger. "I'm not in the mood for this. Move to the desks, now." The boy at the table is still laughing at Gray and Natsu, but Freed cuts him off, "Quiet, Loke. I suggest you join them. You, too, Lisanna." I make a mental note of the last two's names and turn to Freed.

"Is every class period like this?" I ask, suddenly, already suspecting the answer.

"Not if they want to live," He states, coldly. However, his voice warms, "Maybe you can be a good influence on them. Were you able to get settled, alright?"

"Yes, sir," I say, formally.

"Seems like you've already got a good idea of what respect is. I'm happy to have you in my class." He smiles and moves towards the area with the desks. Levy and I follow him, I choose the seat next to Levy, of course she chooses to sit closest to Freed. This puts me next to Lisanna, and Directly in front of Natsu. Loke sits next to Lisanna and Gray sits just behind him. Juvia, of course, is in the seat next to Gray, putting her on Natsu's left. Happy sits on Natsu's desk.

"Natsu!" He whispers, "Going with the girls was so boooring. Lucy took forever to shower and do her hair."

"At least you didn't have to read nothin' stupid! I tried to sneak down the stairs only to get caught by Erza. Then, Gray tried to sneak past us and she got even angrier. She hit both of us and brought us back, forcing us to share a book."

"Was it about fish, at least?" Happy asked hopefully.

"Nope, not dragons either. It was something stupid about compliments and problems. It was saying my magic is weak against some things, but that's totally not true. We both know I could kick any butt, not matter its type."

"Aye, Sir!" Happy agreed, without hesitating.

I turn around curiously, "The magical classes have complementary and uncomplimentary types?" I ask.

"Huh?" Natsu looks at me, clearly confused.

"What you were just saying, about that book. It was saying your magic is weak against things? How do you find out about complementary types?"

"I don't really get what you're saying, specially since I just said that it's wrong. My magic can defeat anything!"

"What kind of magic do you use?" I ask, not really believing his arrogance.

"I'm a Dragon Slayer! The Fire Dragon Slayer, son of the Fire Dragon King, Igneel!" He gives me a big toothy grin.

"A what?!"

"Geez, Luce. Do you have a hearing problem? I'm a dragon slayer, Igneel's kid."

"But, Igneel's a dragon! Dragons, they exist!?" My voice is a bit of a shriek.

"Calm down, would ya! Yeah, they exist. And so what if he's a dragon? I'm his son and that's all there is to it."

"But- but how?"

"Geez, Luce! How do you not know this? When a daddy and a mommy,"

"Oh, God! Stop! I don't wanna know!" I cover my ears and he just starts laughing. Slowly, I pull my hands down from my ears.

"You should see your face, Lucy! It's hilarious! I wasn't born from Igneel. I was adopted. Well, sorta. I was at least found. I don't remember my real parents. All I know is Igneel made me his son when he found me. Some old ceremony and shit. But, whether I was born his kid or not, we share the same blood and flame, now. Just like Gajeel and Wendy have Metalicana and Grandeeny."

"Wait, Gajeel and Wendy are Dragon Slayers, too!?"

"Yup! And because of that we're family. Although, because Gajeel and Wendy's parents are what they are, they're considered hatchlings. Even though Gajeel is much older."

"But, if you three were raised by dragons how did you end up here?"

"Geez, you ask a lot of questions."

I blush, and open my mouth, trying to find a clever answer, when Freed interrupts.

"Has everyone had a chance to get acquainted with Lucy?" He asks.

"No," Gray, Lisanna and Loke all reply.

"Alright then, in that case we are going to go around the room and introduce ourselves. I'd like everyone to state their name and classification. Even though I know you've had time to get to know each other, why don't you start, Levy?"

She nods, standing. "My name is Levy McGarden. I'm of the Conjuration class, specifically a Solid Script mage. I'm so excited to be your roommate and anything you need, I'm here for!" I smile at her.

Freed looks at Natsu, expectantly.

He doesn't get up, but he grins at me. "I just told you about me, so there's not much I need to say. But, whatever. I'm Natsu Dragneel, elemental class, Fire Dragon Slayer and strongest member in school."

"Aye! And I'm Happy, his best friend and an exceed. I like Fish and Carla." I snort a little at Happy's addition.

Next to speak is Juvia, "I'm Juvia Lockser, Elemental Class, Specifically a water mage and future Mrs. Fullbuster."

"Cut the crap, Woman!" Gray snaps next to her, "You ain't gonna be nobody's wife."

"Oh, Gray sama! You're so mean! If you say that then Love Rival will try to take you from Juvia and you'll have 33 babies!" She begins to cry and slowly a large puddle forms around her. Clearly she wasn't kidding about being a water mage.

"Would you stop cryin', already?" Gray snaps, "You're gonna drown all of us if you keep it up."

"I'm sorry, Gray sama!" She cries out, but stops her tears, "How can I make it up to you?"

"How about by letting him take his turn introducing himself?" Freed snaps from the front of the room.

Gray rolls his eyes. "Hi, Lucy. I'm Gray Fullbuster. I'm a maker class, Ice Make Mage. Don't listen to anybody else's crap, specially not that pyro behind you. He's definitely not the strongest mage because that would be me."

"While both of you are strong," Loke begins, adjusting his glasses, "Neither of you holds a candle to the strength of feelings I hold. Fair Maiden," He says, standing and coming to kiss my hand, "My name is Loke and I too belong to the Elemental Class. Though, the magic I use is nothing compared to the spell you have cast upon me."

"Oh brother," Lisanna sighs, "That's seriously the best you've got, Loke? Let Lucy's hand go and come sit down like a good boy. I swear, all three of you are hopeless." She turns to me, clearly exasperated. "My name is Lisanna, Lucy, Lisanna Strauss. I'm Mirajane and Elfman's sister. I'm a transformation class mage, specializing in animal soul take over magic. You can ignore everyone else's weirdness; I swear it's becoming contagious."

"And, I'm the Conjuration Instructor, Freed Justine. I specialize in letter magic, creating enchantments and spells. Would you like to tell us more about yourself, Lucy?"

"Um, sure." I state, a bit awkwardly. "My name is Lucy Heartfilia. I'm really new to all of this, like, I just found out that magic was even real yesterday. Just like my mom, who passed these on to me," I start to pull out my necklace, "I'm a summoning class mage, specifically a Celestial Spirit mage." I dangle my key where everyone can see. I look around, trying to see everyone's reaction. Lisanna and Gray are staring at me in surprise. Juvia is blinking rapidly, looking angrily between me and Gray. Natsu just kind of hums in appreciation, but Loke surprises me. An expression of pain passes over his face and he looks away.

"Which keys do you have?" Lisanna asks, curious.

"Well, my Momma passed these on to me. I've only summoned one so far, but these keys belong to Aquarius, the Water Bearer, Taurus, the Golden Bull, Cancer, the Giant Crab and Capricorn the Great Goat."

"Four members of the Zodiac," Gray whistles in appreciation. "That's pretty awesome."

"I'm pretty excited to meet them," I confess, "I don't fully know what to expect. But, I just hope I can become good friends with all of them!" I smile, nervously. For some reason my eyes wander to Loke as I speak, probably because his face goes wide in shock at my words, weird.

"Thank you, Lucy. We're excited to have you with us. Now, let's get started, shall we?" And with that, Freed begins with his lesson plan.

As Freed teaches I have to pay really close attention. I wish I had some kind of notebook, I'll have to ask Levy or Makarov later if there are any on hand. I am desperate to keep notes. Although, I recognize that so much of this makes no sense that it would probably do me little good to take notes. I don't know anything about attending school, let alone in a magic academy. I'm at a complete loss. I don't know what's normal for teachers or students. From what Levy had been telling me earlier I almost expect the whole class to be a series of battles. But, Freed seems to enjoy lecturing. He uses this incredible device that Levy whispered to me was called a 'light pen' to demonstrate different principles. Words and Diagrams literally appear in the air when he writes with it. But, the light pen is just another tool like a heat lacrima, and this one, apparently, doesn't even require magical channeling. Occasionally he pulls out his wand like thing to demonstrate different enchantments, attempting to teach us what to look out for when fighting someone of his magical style. Every now and then he even has Levy help him demonstrate, using her solid script magic.

The first time she does I'm blown away. He asks her to create a fire spell. She does so, and the result is brilliant. The word 'FIRE' appears in the air, and its substance is literally made of the element. She directs it behind my head, and I hear a slurping noise. I turn and almost fall out of my chair as I watch Natsu begin to eat the flames.

"What is happening!?" I shriek. Gray begins to laugh.

Freed cuts through the laughter, "Natsu, being a dragon slayer, has the ability to consume fire. Which, for him, is an incredible defensive tactic. When he comes across the flames of another mage, instead of being damaged by their attacks, he is empowered. Often, one of the greatest strategies in any mage's success, is learning how to turn an opponent's strengths into weaknesses." I listen, eagerly, as Freed continues to instruct us on what he means, but he ends up on a small tangent about 'keeping to the rules', whatever that means. Eventually the hour comes to an end, and the closest anybody gets to combat is what happened with Natsu and Levy. Freed assigns us a chapter in some book called: Judging a Book by Its Cover: a basic guide on rewriting and disabling enchantments. He wants us to read the chapter before class, tomorrow and to be prepared to answer a series of questions. Levy tells me there are copies of the book in the library on our level, which we can use during free study, but that she also has a copy in our room if I need more time with it. I smile at her, gratefully.

There isn't much time to rest between the end of Conjuration and the beginning of Alteration. Freed moves downstairs, passing Bixlow on the way, who nods to us all before heading up the next flight of stairs, just as Ultear descends to teach our level.

"Good Morning," Lisanna chirps from her seat, to Ultear.

"Technically, Lisanna," Ultear chides, "It is officially noon. You must pay better attention to time, it is not an easy thing to turn back, once wasted."

Lisanna goes bright red at Ultear's words, but nods sullenly, "Yes, Ma'am."

"Good. Now, I assume you have all had time to get to know Lucy and she you, and, as we only have the hour, I would have us dwell no longer on introductions. All you need know, Lucy, is that I am the head of Alteration, specializing in time manipulation, most successfully the progression or regression of the inanimate. Now, without further ado, let us begin."

I'm really impressed by the serious way that Ultear treats each of us students. She clearly isn't kidding about respecting time, for she doesn't seem to waste a single moment of the hour she has with us. As, however, there are no Alteration students on our floor, there is nobody to assist her end of demonstrations. So, each time someone is asked to stand, it is to ward of one of her own attacks. She spends the first half hour of class almost strictly on theory, but the last half is spent on our feet in the combat areas. She takes turns with each student, showing how to be aware of their surroundings. For, when dealing with her type often attacks come from the surroundings, not the mage him/herself. The whole class period, she holds a green orb in her hands, the same from downstairs, earlier. In fact, she never seems to put it down. Apparently, it assists her in her magic. The only student she doesn't throw into combat is me. I guess Makarov wants me to strictly be an observer for a while, not that I'm complaining. Although by the end of the class, my head is.

I can't help but think back to Mira's offer to fix me up a remedy for headache's this morning, and I make a mental note to ask her if she's had a chance to make one at Lunch. Which, to my delight, is apparantly after Ultear's class concludes.

"This is so weird!" Lisanna says as we move towards the stairs.

"What?"

"Having Lunch before Bixlow's class! I guess you're still super new, but Master said we'd still have lunch at the same time as normal, but that we would have an extra hour added to our day, and the first one would be a free study. That means that, normally we have Bixlow teach us at noon, and eat at one, but we were delayed on the others. So, I guess we'll have Bixlow right after lunch, followed by our classification specific class and then the rest of the day will go as it normally does, minus the extra hour before dinner."

"I'm so hungry!" Natsu groans, cutting off my chance to respond to Lisanna.

"Aye, I hope Mira has a tasty fish for me," Happy mumbles.

"How can you be hungry?" Gray asks, annoyed, "Not only did you eat like a pig this morning, but you even got a fire snack during class. Stop complaining and let the truly hungry ones eat."

"Hey! If I say I'm hungry then I'm fucking hungry, Ice Nuts!" I roll my eyes as the two begin an argument, once more. Completely oblivious to the fact that they are walking through Erza's floor. She looks up and glares.

"Will you two stop bickering and get downstairs?" She snaps as they pass. They both clam up, immediately, and start running, "Walk you morons! If I hear you bump into anyone, I can promise it will be your last mistake!" The two skid to a slower pace and make their way down.

"I'm so impressed by your control over those two," I comment to the redheaded woman as I walk by her. She joins me and smiles.

"We've been together for many years, I can't stand to see them bicker when I know they care about each other just as much as I care for both of them."

I smile, "It seems like Fairy Tail is so much more than a school."

"It is, indeed. Fairy Tail is a family, one which I will lay my life down for. One which I will not let be disrespected, not by outsiders or those within. Another reason I don't tolerate Gray and Natsu's petty fighting."

"I feel very lucky to be a part of this place," I state, simply yet sincerely.

"Not as lucky as we are to have you, Lucy." My heart warms at her words.

"I'm so grateful you think so. I haven't exactly been wanted in years. It's nice to already feel so . . . welcome, here." My eyes seem to sting with moisture at my words. I can't believe how emotional I'm getting with a relative stranger.

"Well, you may rest assured that Fairy Tail wants you. I think we are going to be great friends."

"You can count on it!" Levy chimes in.

The rest of our group has already reached the common area by this point, the three of us having loitered a little longer with mine and Erza's conversation.

"You guys are the greatest!" I squeal.

So, I'm gonna end it here for tonight. Sorry that it took a little longer to get it out, today. But, hopefully it is worth the wait! Man, I had so much fun writing out more of the character's today.

Shoutout to Firefly9919, you may have stood alone in your review but your review was a helpful boost to get me writing! Next chapter will be very Bixlow training heavy. Also, who says Lily 'put' anything? Maaaaaybe, he took something ;) Guess you'll have to wait and find out!

Also! Another shoutout to all of my new follwers/favorites! I can't tell you how excited I am that you've joined me on this crazy adventure!

~M