"Laxus! Where are my flash cards?! The new student is here-"

"Calm down, old man! It's Mira's sister, Lucy. She knows all about the stuff here."

I smiled awkwardly. "Yes, sir. Mira and Laxus explained everything to me last night."

The short old man smiled. "Ah, typical of my grandson. Well, if you ever need anything, Miss Lucy, please make sure to stop by the office at any time. Here's your school schedule. Usually, we'd have a student show you around, but since it's the last class period for your class, I'm afraid they're all in class-"

"Principal Makarov! Gajeel's done it again! This time, the dog- Oh! Who's she?"

A small, blue haired girl ran into the main office, wearing a a dark blue soccer jersey and shorts. "I'm Levy, nice to meet you. Anyway, Gajeel put jello in all the girl's soccer cleats! We won't be able to hold tryouts anymore, meaning we won't have another player for tomorrows game, meaning we'd have to throw in the towel, ruining our winning streak-"

"Levy, this is Lucy. I'd like you to show her around-"

A loud bell echoed, making him sigh. "Well. Show her the cafeteria, since that's your last class for the day. As for the soccer issue, I'm sure I'l figure something out."

He motioned for us to leave. "You be on your way then!"

I nodded as Levy smiled. "Well, Lucy! Let's go get some food, I'm starving."

"It's Oceana!"

"No way!"

"Is it really?"

Levy laughed nervously. "Our school's a two sport place, surfing and soccer. So when they found proof of a 'mermaid', they went all nuts just over it."

I almost gawked at her. "You don't believe it?"

She shook her head. "Nah. I'm not like that. C'mon, this way."

I grabbed my tray and followed her, ignoring the stares from the students. We were in the middle of the cafeteria when Gray ran up running to them, a glass of water spilling in his hand.

"Oceana's mine!"

I gulped. He stopped in front of me and poured the ice cold water over my head. I pursed my lips as the chilling liquid fell from my face and nodded.

"It's aright. I'm alright, today's alright-"

"Way to go Gray." Natsu mumbled, running up to them. Natsu handed my his coat. "You should wear this."

I heard a loud gasp, before the clicking of high heels. It stopped in front of me as I opened one eye. A girl with short white hair stood there, her eyes blazing with anger. She lifted her tray and dumped it onto of me.

All because of that stupid picture!

The cafeteria went silent. But she wasn't done. She poured the rest of her strawberry milkshake on me. Instead of freaking out, like I was dying to do, I just simply started to nod. I gave a really weak laugh.

"You know, I guessed I deserved that."

I wiped my face and flung the mess onto the ground. I glanced around the cafeteria. I saw a sympathetic Levy, a pissed of girl I didn't even know, a confused Gray, and a pissed of Natsu. I gave a sigh and raised my voice.

"Now. I hope you all now realize…"

I balled my fists and controlled my breathing. "I. Am. Not. A. Mermaid."

Silence.

"I was never a mermaid, nor will I ever be one. Now, I hope that tomorrow, I won't have anyones lunch on me,"

I placed my tray on the closest table. "Now if you excuse me, I'm going to take my leave."

I spun on my heel and stormed out the two doors.

Natsu glared at Lisanna. "Why'd you do that?!"

She rolled her eyes. "I don't like her. I decided to make that obvious."

Gray groaned. "She's not her! I thought for sure-"

Levy slapped him. "Would you grow up!"

Lisanna balled her fists, glaring at the door. "How dare she act so formal! Miss, 'I'm going to take my leave,'. I was-"

Natsu rolled his eyes. "She's normal."

"She's a freak."

Levy balled her fists. "You're a coldhearted bitch."

Lisanna smirked. "Woah there kitty."

"No. She's right."

Lisanna looked at Natsu in awe. "Excuse me? I think she's the bitch here. She's obviously hiding something."

Gray sighed, disappointed. "Well, we can narrow the mermaid theory out."

Levy glared at them before running out the doors Lucy stormed out off. Gray rubbed the red handprint on his cheek. "So, you think the girl's won't have try-outs?"

Natsu glared at him. "Is that really all you're thinking?!"

Lisanna nodded. "Too bad, too. I would've swept the floor with those losers."

Then she turned and walked back to her friends. Natsu kept staring at the doors, debating whether to run after her, but Gray shook his head. "I want to go apologize more than you, but soccer practice. Remember?"

The pink haired boy nodded. "You're right. We'll see her after it, right?"

Gray nodded. "Yeah. But could you imagine what it would've been like if she really did sprout a tail?"

Natsu just slapped his head and hook his own.

I was almost home when I heard a loud voice.

"Lucy!"

I turned around, sighing. "Yes?"

Levy stopped in front of me. She smiled. "Thank goodness I caught up to you. How you doing?"

I stared at her. "Fine. I guess…"

Levy sighed. "Look, Lisanna's a bitch. She's been since Natsu broke up with her."

I nodded. "It's fine. I won't let her get to me. You should get to soccer try-outs."

I waved her off but she shook her head. "They were postponed until tomorrow. You should try out, Lucy!"

I was about to say I didn't know how to, but I caught myself. Tonight was a full moon. Every full moon, a mermaid gets one wish. And this was mine. I nodded.

"Okay. I'll try out."

Levy squealed. "Yay! Now. Since school's pretty much over, let's get you cleaned up."

I stiffened. I never really had a friend. Father wouldn't let me talk to anyone in Atlantis, yet I somehow trusted Levy. I stared at her. "Levy. Can I trust you?"

She nodded. "Of course! I mean, we are friends, aren't we? Something I'm glad of, since I don't really have any friends. Other than Erza, that is..."

I nodded. "Well, can I trust Erza?"

Levy nodded. "Oh yeah. She's the most trusting person I know."

I smiled at her. "Well, I trust you, Levy."

Levy smiled. "Well, let's go get you cleaned up!"

I watched her stare in awe. I glanced at her. "Levy, you aright?"

She looked at me, then back to my wall. "How did you get all these shells?"

I smiled. "Mira gave me some. We go, uh, scuba diving."

Levy looked at me. "You need to take me next time, 'kay?"

I nodded. "Of course."

Levy glanced at me. "You ready?"

I nodded again. "You know, milkshake's harder to get out of your hair than I originally thought."

She laughed. "Well, we're just going to the boy's practice. I have to yell at Gajeel."

That caused us both to laugh. I actually was looking forward to going. I wanted to scout out the boy's weaknesses, mostly because in order to get on the team, you have to scrimmage them. I was nervous, even though my wish would work.

"Lucy? C'mon, we'll be late!"

I smiled, "Do I look okay? This is kinda my first time going to one of these things."

She looked at my light pink V neck and jean shorts. She nodded. "Yeah, you don't really need to get fancy for these things."

My hair was in a messy bun, mostly because it didn't dry in time. But it somehow pulled the outfit together. Slipping on white flip-flops, I ran out the front door with Levy. Mira noticed and called after me.

"Lucy! Don't forget to cheer Freid on!"

I looked back at her. "Mira, it's a practice."

She smiled. "I know. But remember to keep that necklace on, Missy."

I saluted to her and ran out the door. Levy looked at me like I had three heads. "You're related to Freid?"

"He's Laxus's little brother, isn't he?"

Levy nodded. "But he's really popular. I kind of feel bad for you."

"What? Why?"

Levy shrugged, pulling her along. "He has sleepovers like, every weekend. Have fun getting sleep, my poor Lucy."

"What! No fair!"

Levy giggled as we neared the school's fields.

When it was over, I had to bite my lip to keep from laughing at the sight in front of me. Levy was yelling at Gajeel, who'd just roll his eyes. That made Levy pissed off even more. I was about to pull her away when she slapped him, making him get mad when someone tapped on my shoulder.

Hoping it was Natsu, I turned around. A boy with long green hair stood there, smiling. "Ah, so you're Lucy! Sorry to hear your first day was kind of like hell. I'm Freid, Laxus's brother."

I smiled. "I'm Lucy, Mira's sister."

He leaned in. "Yeah, no you're not. Don't worry. Mira told me when she started to go out with Laxus. Your secret's safe with me, Princess."

I was about to say something when a voice cut me off.

"Freid! Lucy?"

Natsu jogged up to them, panting. "I forgot you knew each other."

He flashed a toothy grin. "Hey, sorry for Lisanna's behavior earlier."

I waved him off. "It's fine."

Freid looked confused. "So, what are you doing here with Levy, Lucy?"

I smiled. "Scouting out the competition for tomorrow."

Natsu raised an eyebrow. "You're trying out?"

Freid nodded. "Yeah, you're trying out?!"

I ignored Freid's panicked tone as I nodded. "Although, I didn't see much today."

Natsu laughed. "Ah, smack talk already?"

I gave him a look that made him smirk. "I'll have you know, Blondie, today we were just warming up."

"Oh were you?"

"You're trying out?!"

Levy grabbed my arm as she started to storm away from a laughing Gajeel. As I started to get pulled away from the two a sent a small smirk. "Then I can't wait for tomorrow."

Later that night, I peered out my window. My necklace started to glow as the full moon's light hit it. Taking a deep breath, I wished with all my might. It had to work. The whole school revolved around that one sport. Taking a deep breath, I stared at the moon and whispered my wish.

a/n:

So what do you think her wish was? It's kinda obvious, but oh well.

I hope you enjoyed ^-^