My friend informed me that my last chapter was way too short so I've lengthen this one out to, I hope, at least a thousand words a chapter. Thanks for advice Dark-Angel1997!xox
~I DO NOT OWN FAIRY TAIL, ALL CREDIT GOES TO HIRO MASHIMA~
As I impatiently walk outside the train station, anticipating for the last 30 minutes of what Magnolia looked like, a ray of sunlight and heat flashed and blinded my eyes. I sheltered my face from the sun using my hands and observed the dazzling sapphire sky, not a fluffy white cloud to be seen, and stood in awe at this sight laid in front of me. Down a long, cobblestone path were small markets selling freshly made goods to the passersby, lively music accompanied the scene with a few fiddlers, a mouth organ and many flutes. They danced cheerily to their own jolly music and smiled and laughed whenever they could, their delight spread like fire to the people who passed, some joining in a dance, or should I say 'a skipping session'.
Passing by the performers, I couldn't help but grin along with them and embrace their ardour which left a warm sensation in my heart, something I haven't felt in so long, it felt like someone splashed cold water on me as I slept to suddenly wake up in heaven. One of the gentlemen's face, who also observing the band, shone like a star as he spotted me. My cheeks flushed red when he smiled one-sidedly, his pearly white teeth glittering in the sun, and offered his hand confidently. His spiky, messy hair was a deep blond with tints of orange; it was as if it reflected the sun's colours, his mysterious hazel eyes were covered by blue tinted glasses however they still shimmered in the light.
"Would such a pretty girl spoil me with a dance?" He winked. Embarrassment was the only thing I could feel, in fact my face was scarlet all over, men never approached me like this due to my dad- wait I'm not here to think of him! I considered the dance offer. Why not? I'm here to enjoy myself, right? I smiled back and nodded hastily.
He grabbed my hand and placed his other lightly on my waist and began laughing as we bobbed up and down around the town square, which I just realised I had arrived in the last few minutes. I was laughing as my heart fluttered like the wings of a butterfly, any troubles or doubts I had were now gone, and he soon lifted my body up and twirled me around. Despite the moment only lasting a second, I felt like I was flying up high in the skies, weightless as a feather, where no-one could reach me and I would be the first to feel the sun's warm beams highlight my face.
Sadly, this charade was over before I could enjoy it fully but the stranger smiled at me once more and spoke gentle words.
"My dear, you must be new in town because I would've remembered such a face of beauty, what is your name?" He laid his hand along my cheek and was looking straight into my eyes. I giggled nervously and edged away from his bold move.
"Lucy. Do you know where Fairy Tail Academy is?" this was my number one mission; I mustn't do anything brash before I enrol in the school.
"Mine is Loke. Lucy, what a beautiful name you have!" suddenly his voice changed from deep and soft to a higher-pitched and less creepy tone. "And yes, I do, in fact I go there myself. Would you like me to take you there? Even though such a pretty day is better suited for being at the beach, don't you think?" He smirked. Ok, now this guy has turned creepy again.
"The academy, please" I insisted.
"Alright, follow me, it's not too far, it's just by the coast." He sighed despairingly.
When we arrived, my face dropped in awe to the majestic building which stood in front of me. It looked more like a castle, with regal colours of red, white and blue and plenty of finely detailed windows, it wasn't like any school I've ever come across as it sat high and proud amongst the neighbouring buildings... it almost reminded me of my own home. A low wooden fence ran along the perimeter, with a stone base carved with the school's logo in different sizes, protecting the graceful cherry blossom trees which lay dancing on the front gardens.
"Are you going to keep gawping, or are you actually going to enter the school?" Waiting for any indication to move on, Loke raised one eyebrow and tapped his foot impatiently. I snapped back from my trance into reality and looked at him with glassy-eyes. After stuttering something incomprehensible, I stopped speaking and just observed the grassy, well-kept gardens, following Loke through the school doors.
After, what seemed, hours of walking through corridors we ended up at an office door with black, block letters 'M. Dreyar, Headmaster's Office'.
"Master Makarov, someone's here to apply." Loke quietly knocked on the door
"Come in, Loke." An old but strong-willed and wise voice replied from the room, we walked in and to my surprise, Master Makarov was a tiny little fellow, his head just tipped my hips and looked like an elder on the outside, but strength of a fiery adult flickered in his grey eyes.
"Lucy, this is Gramps, Gramps, this is Lucy. I bid you adieu." He walked outside the room and slowly closed the door, leaving me with the petite man who was staring at me.
"Tell me about yourself, Lucy, why should Fairy Tail Academy accept you?" he sat down on the chair, which he could barely reach, behind a wooden desk and motioned for me to sit on the chair opposite to him.
"I'm 15 years old, my last name is Heartfilia and I like reading literature and.. erm.." his eyes caught mine when he heard that name, giving me a daggering, suspicious glare.
"Where are your parents? Where do you live? What's your magic?" My eyes widened. Magic, what did he mean by that?
"I, erm, don't have any. I just moved here so I don't have a house yet, and what do you mean 'my magic'?" I forced out honest words, they seemed easier to say to the old man than a lie I could easily come up with, somehow, I just didn't want to lie to him.
"No family? Hmm... And magic, my dear, what powers do you have? This is a magic academy, only wizards can enter this school." He laughed at my befuddled expression, but I was secretly heart broken to hear this.
"I don't know, my father used to restrict me using my magic, Master Makarov." It was true, I had no idea what aura my body released when angry but whenever I experience harsh emotions a sudden burst of magical energy is released from my body and destroyed everything in range. To keep it manageable, he would ban anything that could unleash strong emotions, including boys.
"Well, I'll have to find out what it is, shall I?" he smiled insincerely and called out a name I couldn't recollect but I realised it was a secretary of some sorts as a large, middle age woman with a contagious smile strutted into the room.
"Hold on, sweetie, this'll only take a second." She smiled as she placed her index fingers on my temples. She began to concentrate and her face was creasing with perseverance. Suddenly, she gasped horrifically and backed away from me, her eyes were as frightened as a deer caught under the mercy of an automobile.
"What is it?" Makarov asked impatiently.
"Death, I see death in you child!" she screamed and hurried towards the door, but faced him one more time. "She could be powerful however very destructive, too, Makarov!" the door closed behind her.
My face was surprised and shocked, I had no words for what happened except one sentence which ran over and over in my head. I'm not going to get in this school.
Makarov's satisfied smile suggested that he didn't even notice the woman's freaky fit.
"Welcome aboard to Fairy Tail Academy, Lucy Heartfilia." He wasn't too happy saying my last name, does he know about my background then? Oh crap. "You can stay at our private dorms temporarily until you find yourself a home, until then, it's the weekend so enjoy yourself until Monday!" He called out as I opened the door; I looked back at him with grateful eyes to end up witness him, an elderly man, being entertained by spinning himself round and round on his chair.
Slowly and silently, I closed the door like Loke had done, smiling to myself.
Hello again, second update:
How about a little voting system? Which characters would you like to see in the next few chapters? Write down and I'll take some votes in! They've got to be in Fairy Tail or the Celestial Spirits.
I'm staying strong on this novel and will not stop updating every few or so days whenever possible, hope you enjoyed this longer chapter! Love xox