Starting now I will be updating every Friday! I'm so unsure about the writing style but someone is following which makes me really happy thank you oh my gosh! As usual reviews and constructive criticism is welcome! 3

I felt a sense of pride as I stepped off the train. I did my first job as a fairy tail member! Mind you it was simple job, just taking some ancient books to a museum, but it was quite the trip. I was gone for 6 days! I did enjoy being able to read them on the train rides there. As I went down the quiet streets I realized just how quiet it really was. It was midday, yet no one was outside. I craned my neck up attempting to see past the buildings to Fairy Tail. That's when I noticed a strong magic. I instantly leaned against the wall, listening. I slowly made my way down the street when I saw it. A man had a blonde hoisted up on his shoulder. It only took a quick sweep of her to see it was Lucy.
"Hey! Why the HELL do you have Lucy?"
The man turned back and smirked when he saw my Fairy Tail mark. "Another fairy huh? I can spare a moment I guess."
I tensed up in anger when he just threw her aside, as if she wasn't even a person. "You never answered me. Why. The. Hell. Do you have Lucy?!"
Instead of answering me, he lunged at me. I felt him whoosh past as I quickly molded into shadows on the ground. I shifted until I was behind him and wrapped him in shadows as I returned to a solid state.
"Shadows? Seriously?" He twisted his hand free and suddenly his hand was a long metal rod. Before I could realize what was going on the metal rod shot forward, knocking me down. I knew I lost concentration so he'd be free of my binds. I turned back into shadows and slid against the wall. I needed to get closer. I shot forward and materialized right in front of him. I threw my hand forward to put him to sleep but he caught my hand.
When his hand wrapped around my wrist it was as if time stopped. It felt as if lighting was prickling at my wrist where his hand was. He looked up at my wide eyes, just as surprised as me. It was as if my brain shut off. I barely heard him whisper I'm sorry when he kicked me away. I never even felt the pain as I hit the far wall and faded to black.

I jerk up and frantically look around. That guy and Lucy are gone! I scream in frustration and shift my bag as I start running towards the guild. I can't believe I let ONE person beat me! I felt my chest clench as I thought of Lucy. If she gets hurt because of my stupid slip up I'll never forgive myself..
The sight of the guild threw me off. It was completely decimated! I heard commotion out back and ran back to see everyone trying to fight off these shadow looking creatures. I ran up beside Bisca. "What the hell happened here?!"
Bisca dodged one of the shadow creatures. "It's Phantom Lord, they're trying to take Lucy!" She shifted on her feet, barely dodging another shadow creature. "Don't let them hit you! One touch and you're out of commission."
I bit my lip and nodded. Ahead of us in the water, a huge building on a contraption was in front of us. It looked as if it could walk up to us, but I've yet to see it move. I attempted to take control of the shadows, but nothing happened. I ducked as one came my way and attempted to shoot a surge of shadow energy at it. When it hit the creature dissipated. I smirked. At least I can fight back.
As I revved up for a larger attack I noticed a magic circle in the sky. "Guys what's that!"
Everyone looked up and gasped. "Fairy law..."
I myself gasped as a flash of beautiful light came out every direction, causing the creatures to dissipate. I relaxed slightly. "Is.. is it over?"
Everyone began to cheer. I sighed and walked over what was left of a wall. I leaned back and slid down, trying to ignore the prickling feeling of tears in my eyes. Bisca sat down next to me. "What's wrong?"
I sighed and looked up at the sky where the magic symbol once was. "I was no help.. when I first got here I saw a man with Lucy unconscious. I attempted to fight him but one slip up and he knocked me out. By the time I wake up the fight is over.. I wasn't able to help all of you.." I looked down when I realized my voice was catching in an attempt not to cry. I felt weak and crying would only make it worse.

Bisca put her hand on my shoulder. "Hey don't stress it. If it helps all of us down here didn't really do much either. We fought off weak stuff while team Natsu was up there kicking ass."
I shrugged. "At least you helped.."
Bisca stood up and held her hand out to me. "Come on, let's go see what's going on. Later on I'll buy you a drink, kay?"
I nodded my head and smiled.

I tried not to listen in. I really did. When I heard the blue haired woman describe the man I fought when I first returned to Magnolia my interest piqued. She wanted him to join like she did. It only took a short moment for the Master to call for me.
"Toni, I know you're there. Why don't you step forward."
I blushed at being caught. I stepped up to the two of them meekly. "Is there a reason our conversation has you interested enough to ease drop on us?"
I blushed harder. "That man... Gajeel.. when I first returned to Magnolia, I ended up in a battle with him. I tried to take Lucy back from him."
I could see worry form in the blue haired woman's eyes.
Master was first to speak, "continue my child."
I took a deep breathe, "master.. he apologized to me. Before he knocked me out, I remember him telling me he was sorry. I-I don't think his heart was truly in what he was doing. As if it didn't feel right to him.."
"Do you think he should be allowed to join fairy tail?"
My jaw dropped in shock. "M-master, you run the guild! Why does my opinion matter?"
"Antoinette, this guild is more than just a group of mages. We are a family here. I trust your judgement."
I bit my lip, thinking. "I think he should be allowed to join.."
The blue haired woman perked up, a smile on her face. The master nodded his head, "then it's settled. I want you to come with me to retrieve him then."

the master led me to a large abandoned building. Up top I could see Gajeel. He looked surprised to see us. I guess I couldn't blame him. He was just the enemy. Master greeted him with enough warmth to make me smile up as well. Gajeel noticed me and looked away. My smile fell.
"What do you want? Come to gloat?"
The master began struggling up the rubble to join Gajeel up top. Realizing he'd need help I turned myself into shadows and shimmied myself under him so I could lift him. Without missing a beat the master spoke. "What a nice hello indeed. Not much for manners now are ya? Your friend Juvia is the newest member of our guild."
That caught his attention. "You're kidding me?!"
"NO sir. She was very concerned about your well being"
Gajeel turned and huffed. "That girl has lost her brains."
I stepped foreword and spoke softly. " have you thought about your next move?"
Gajeel glanced my way but kept his body turned away from us. "Dunno yet. I'm keeping my options open."
The master began to speak sternly to him. Asking him many questions about his morals and such. To be honest I wasn't paying much attention. I kept staring at him. As the master spoke, you could see the hurt in his face. Though he kept his eyes closed, his face still showed his emotions. Once the master quieted I spoke up.
"You act as though you don't care, but deep down even you know you do. You can say whatever you want, but your face isn't hiding anything," I took a step closer to him, "be honest. Did you enjoy being in Phantom Lord."

Gajeel sighed deeply. "No."

I glanced at the master, who nodded for me to continue. "Then do you wish to join a guild who sees each other as a family? Who's moral values are strong?"
"Tsk. You think I'm someone to uphold that?"
I sat down next to him. "Yes."
Gajeel looked at me in shock. Master finally spoke up again. "So how about it Gajeel?"
He turned around and stood up. He stared down master for a few moments and I couldn't help but hold my breathe. Then he turned and held out his hand to me. "Fine."
I smiled softly and grabbed onto his hand. He helped me stand and we all returned to the guild in total silence.