So, yesterday was my first day going on a GIANT JOURNEY...
Into the world of TUMBLR.
Unsuspectingly, I typed GaLe into the search bar.
MISTAKE. BIIIIG MISTAKE. Right there. High school Gajeel Redfox ain't got nothing on the mistake I made just then. BAM!
Fanart, fanfics, friggin hot pics of Kurogane, BAM! BAM! BAM! I'm dead now!
Lemme tell you one thing- they have some DAMN GOOD artists on Tumblr.
I swear, I would have imploded from all the feels bubbling inside me. But instead of self-destructing over a somewhat smutty fanart involving Gajeel and Levy, I decided to write another chapter of Mistakes Were Made to calm myself.
Anyways, BAM! Enjoy!
Laxus glid through the halls of Fairy Academy like a golden eagle, pursuing the quickly disappearing Gajeel Redfox. He was going to pay for hurting one of his friends.
Not just any friend.
He beat Levy.
Unacceptable.
Scum like him should be erased from this school.
What the hell was Gramps thinking?
Letting in a monster like him?
Fuck that. I'll tame that beast on my own.
News of Levy being beat hadn't reached any officials yet, but it bubbled around in the student community. From Crime Sorciere to Quattro Cerberus- the teens had heard it all. "Some jackass had jumped a puny little blue head and tied her to a tree" was what everyone knew. Laxus had heard it straight from a dude at Sabertooth High.
The reason he hadn't been at the war between the Fairies and Phantoms was because he was visiting another school.
Laxus had been sent by his grandfather as a Fairy Tail representative, along with other well-known teens at the academy. They had gone to the rank-two school in the city- Sabertooth High.
And do you know what they fucking did? Laxus asked himself angrily.
They laughed.
The Sabertooth bastards had the guts to laugh at Fairy Tail. Saying it wasn't shit, and its students spent too much time forming bonds when it could be becoming better.
"Fairy Tail's nothing," Laxus heard someone say, ''nothing to worry about. We'll surpass them in no time.''
If the other Fairy representatives hadn't been with him, he would have torn that guy limb from limb.
This Gajeel dude's the entire reason for this bullshit. And he needs to wake the fuck up.
Stony, storm-gray eyes flicked from wall to wall. Nobody was around to save Gajeel- not like they would, anyway. The Fairies hated that pierced bastard, didn't they? No matter how hard Gramps tried, Gajeel would never be a true part of Fairy Tail. Everyone would remember how he had scarred one of the most innocent girls in the academy. In the war between the Fairies and Phantoms, he had hurt many others with his iron pipe as well. The students had said, the entire time, his pierced face was filled with a smile.
Nobody would forget.
Nobody could.
Laxus followed Gajeel outside to the school's empty courtyard. The sun was gone, hiding behind masses of gray clouds. The blonde boy lowered his head and growled.
"Oi. You. With the piercings and the dumb expression."
Gajeel Redfox was just walking.
Just walking home, on his second day of school. He was in a good mood- today had been one of the happiest days he ever had.
Why?
Because he hung out with friends.
Real ones.
And it felt good.
He tried to wipe a smile off his face to remain dark and mysterious to everyone, but he just couldn't. So, a lone fang poked from his mouth as his lips slowly quirked up into a grin. Gajeel let it form on his face.
"Gihi." He laughed subconsciously.
"Oi. You. With the piercings and the dumb expression." Someone rumbled from behind him. It was a voice he never heard before. Turning, he faced the speaker.
It was a tall, muscular boy, even more so than himself. He had short blonde hair and a lightning shaped scar slashing through his right eye. He had his massive hands stuck into his pockets, and he glared at Gajeel threateningly. The dude had a certain aura about him- one that commanded.
But Gajeel couldn't be impressed- clearly Blondie was challenging him. His words were aggressive enough. The pierced boy said nothing, only narrowed his eyes and slowly lowered his head.
A fighting stance.
WAIT.
No.
I ain't here to fight, remember?
I wanna be a part of this school.
That sure as hell won't happen if I attack another student.
So... I won't fight.
Instead of crouching in a pre-brawl position, Gajeel stood casually, putting his hands in his pockets. But he definitely didn't come across as weak or shy, because his blood-red eyes were boring into Blondie's own stony ones. Gajeel's wild mane of raven black hair blew softly in the afternoon wind. The skies were graying and dark- not a good sign.
"Whaddya want?"
"Do you even know what you've done?"
Oh no. Not this.
"I was gonna apologize to her, okay? But she kept runnin' away from me!"
"SILENCE!" The blonde haired boy boomed. "Scum like you should shut the fuck up!"
Suddenly, the huge guy took his hands out of his pockets and surged forward. All Gajeel saw was a little lightning flashing in the distance before he was punched in the face.
"UGH!"
His head whipped back, and he felt like someone had taken a baseball bat to his head. This pain was worse than pain from any other punch he had gotten in his LIFE! Soon, something warm began to trickle out of his nose.
Blood.
The blonde boy sneered at Gajeel, balling his fists. This guy was fucking strong!
Easy, easy. Hear him out, remember not to fight.
Gajeel put a hand over his nose, but made no other move. He only glared back at the blonde boy, his will to be a part of Fairy Tail too determined.
"How could you hurt her, you bastard?!" The boy yelled, a vein popping up in his forehead. "She's the sweetest damn girl at this fucking academy! And you beat her and roped her to a damn TREE!"
It was taking 110% of Gajeel's self-control to not fight back.
But in the end, getting revenge wasn't worth losing true happiness.
The image of Natsu, Gray, and Elfman popped into his head, along with himself, right next to them. They were all smirking deviously like they had just gotten away with something.
Gajeel wanted that.
And he was damn well gonna get it.
Fuck this blonde headed guy.
"DO YOU HEAR ME?!" Blondie roared. "I could ALMOST look past the fact that you almost destroyed the school's reputation while being such a douchebag! But NO! You had to scar Levy as well! What the hell is your problem?!"
He sent a flying kick into Gajeel's stomach, making the pierced boy stumble onto the ground and cough violently. The wind was knocked out of him, and he gasped for air. But it wasn't long before the blonde boy started kicking him repeatedly. Over, and over, a solid strike to the side with his shoe.
"I. Am. Laxus. This is my SCHOOL! You mess with it, I will FUCKING KILL YOU! I-"
"I just wanna be a part of this school." Gajeel choked.
"FAIRY TAIL DOESN'T NEED SCUM LIKE YOU!" With that, Laxus delivered a hard blow to the pierced boy, and he felt his vision grow hazy. He was blacking out.
The last thing Gajeel felt was a drip on rain on his nose until he fell totally unconscious.
"Gajeel."
"...Huh?"
Gajeel was lying on the wet ground of Fairy Tail academy, his clothes soaking as the rain poured onto him. His eyes could see a blurry figure standing above him. It was plum purple.
"It doesn't have to be this way, Gajeel." The purple figure said. It was a man's voice, deep and commanding. He recognized it.
Dr. Jose Porla.
" ...?"
"Indeed."
"Wha...What're you doing here?" The surprise almost made him jump. He tried not to wince as he became aware of his current situation. Laxus had beat his ass to the ground and now he was in severe pain. Gajeel managed to hide his discomfort by clenching his jaw and balling his fists.
"This is perfect. I'm actually pleased that you chose to enroll in this school. I don't know how you've been dealing with all the pompous Fairies strutting around all the time. They look down on you, don't they? Hate you? Glare at you?"
Damn straight they do.
Dr. Jose continued.
"But, I'd expect nothing less from Phantom Lord's ace in the hole, the one and only Black Steel. Hard as iron nails, deadlier than a double-edged sword. As my students say, of course. Iron Gajeel is so tough, he could smash skulls in with his dreaded pipe."
"Phantoms been hyping me up," Gajeel laughed bitterly, "and look at me now. Ass beat, soakin' wet, probably lookin' like a fuckin' mess."
"Maybe so." Dr. Jose paused, and glared at Fairy Tail Academy with contempt. "The brawny blonde Fairy who beat you up is named Laxus. He's the grandson of the old coot that runs this place."
"What?! He's Dr. Makarov's-" Gajeel stopped to wince, "Dr. Makarov's GRANDSON?!"
"Indeed. One of the most stuck up of them all. Do you see how he swaggers about this posh place, his nose in the sky? Thinking everyone is below him, and he can treat them however he wishes?" Gajeel grunted.
"And he believes he so above all that he dares challenge Kurogane, the King of Phantom Lord?" A terrible, knowing smile stretched Dr. Jose's thin purple lips. It almost seemed as if... As if he were provoking Gajeel.
That shit worked- Gajeel was madder than a guy who had just stubbed his toe.
And that made a guy HELLA MAD.
"I've never seen that bastard before." Gajeel said, firey anger bubbling up in his cold, soaked stomach. That guy came and beat him to the ground out of nowhere. And Kurogane didn't take shit from blonde muscle-heads that didn't know what the hell they were talking about.
He had called himself, 'Kurogane'.
Gajeel's Phantom side was growing back.
Gajeel suddenly wanted to whip his unused iron pipe out and smash someone's head in. He wanted to drink beer and smoke in a dark alley. He wanted to grab a chick off the streets and make out with her until she passed out.
Oh yes, Gajeel's Phantom Lord side was back... More than ever.
After slowly fading away, oh so slowly during the summer, it was finally beginning to re-emerge. Dr. Jose's appearance and words had resurrected it, and it could consume Gajeel completely if it got too big.
But I'm sure YOU have, Dr." The pierced boy continued.
"Damn right I have. I see-"
"Everything. I know."
The principal chuckled darkly. "Indeed, Gajeel. I've seen everything from your conversation with Makarov to your brawl with those Fairy boys. This is good, really. Even if it wasn't intentional, this works exceptionally well with my plan. And you, of course, will get your revenge on Laxus."
"Gihi." He smiled, baring his sharp canines. "What's the plan?"
"You'll be our agent on the inside, to carry out Project F2. Fairy Tail, TWO. I assume you are aware of the Fairies and their disgusting friendship?"
Gajeel's Phantom side didn't allow him to remember that he liked the way having friends made him feel. Natsu, Gray, and Elfman were completely forgotten.
Why should I fuckin' bother? Guys like Laxus are probably all over the damn school. I don't need friends, I'm Kurogane for god's sake. Screw the Fairies.
"Yeah. That's a waste of time." He growled.
Dr. Jose tilted his head. ''Indeed. It will be their downfall. Because we're going to have you make friends with them... and betray them in the end."
"Che. I won't enjoy kissin' up to those bastards."
"Oh, but the results are so much sweeter if you do, Gajeel." Cackling sinisterly, Dr. Jose's grin widened. "You'll set fire to the building, LETTING EVERYONE SEE THAT THE FRIEND THEY KNEW AND TRUSTED WOULD DESTROY THEM IN THE END! AHAHAHAHA!" He threw his head back and laughed evilly until he began to choke on rain. A terrible smile, equally as sinister as Jose's formed on Gajeel's lips. He was liking this plan already.
Mischief.
Danger.
Revenge.
"And that's not even the best PART, my boy," Dr. Jose drawled, "you can go on a wild rampage after the building is burnt! I know you've been itching for a good chance to utilize the weapon you're so well-known for... And you will have it! Destroy the Fairies, knock them out of the sky! Because it's time for a new creature to replace them! AHAHA! Phantom Lord will rise again! WE WILL HAVE OUR REVENGE!"
"GIHI!" Gajeel laughed, oblivious to the cold rain still pouring heavily onto his body. The Phantom in him was moving through his veins, pulling at his muscles. He wanted action and he wanted it right fucking now. Anger and excitement washed away his ability to use reason.
He didn't realize that damage to property could possibly get him fined a truckload of money.
He didn't realize that this plan would make him lose the happiness that came from friendship forever.
He didn't realize that Phantom Lord would never be revived, no matter how many efforts were made.
"LET'S DO THIS SHIT!" Gajeel roared, opening his mouth wide and cackling into the chilly air. Thunder boomed above Fairy Tail academy, adding a dramatic effect to the two men's scheming.
Gajeel also didn't realize that he was making another HUGE MISTAKE.
What an idiot.
And that idiot lied there, on the ground, smirking in the rain. The cool drops beat down on him, and he eventually fell asleep.
I'm dying to read that book, but there are no more copies at the library and the hold list is at least a mile long! Darn it!
Levy was strolling out of the Fairy Tail library after a long search for a new book. She had gotten BUPKIS. Zip. Zilch. NONE.
Guess that's a downside to always inhaling books, she thought, sighing, you run out of reading material much faster.
Levy neared the front doors of the school. As she walked closer, she could hear the gentle pattering of autumn rain. It was kind of pretty.
Oh no, I don't have an umbrella! The blue haired girl thought, slapping a hand over her forehead. Furrowing her brows, she took off her jacket and draped it over her head.
"Here we go!"
And with that, she ran out of the school, covered by a little tent of fabric. The air was cool, and icy rain raced to the ground. This storm was strong, and someone could get soaked if they stood in it for only a minute. The rain beat on the school harshly, creating a loud hum.
This rain is really heavy, she thought, looking around, I wonder if-
OH MY GOD!
There was a large lump lying on the ground, a few feet away from Levy. She could see the glint of wet metal on it. The petite girl ran forward to the figure.
It was a boy. Levy brushed wet, long black hair off his face, revealing his identity.
The boy was Gajeel.
Levy squeaked, and pulled her hand back. GAJEEL! She had touched him!
Shivering, she remembered the incident last year. His touch was as cold as he was himself- it brought all sorts of bad memories back.
REMEMBER YOUR PROMISE!
Levy remembered it. Oh, she remembered THAT even better. Her promise to be guide to Gajeel, to reach out to him, to give him love that nobody else could. Now, Gajeel was lying on the ground soaked to the bone. He could get sick after lying in the rain for so long! She just HAD to help him out!
But, the part of her that remembered his attack wanted to leave him out in the rain to drown. Gajeel had hurt her, why should she try to help him?
Because...
Because I'm just that kind of person.
Levy looked back at Gajeel's face, a new determination flashing in her eyes. Gajeel's own were closed. He looked like he was sleeping, but she needed to get him somewhere dry before his slumber was eternal! She would keep her promise to Dr. Makarov- and help this boy!
I need to get him inside where it's warm, she thought. The school!
Levy tugged on Gajeel's huge hand. How was a little girl like her going to haul this huge 6-foot-something giant into the academy?
I have to try!
And with that, she tossed his muscular arm around her shoulder, and slowly dragged him inside Fairy Tail.
"Whoa!" Levy yelped. She had almost dropped Gajeel on the ground.
After a few strained minutes of hauling the pierced boy inside, Levy finally got him under a roof. She didn't know how long he had been lying in the rain- but judging by the state of his clothes, it was probably a long damn time.
"Right..." Levy said to herself. What was the first thing you did when you found a huge guy out soaking in the rain, asleep/ possibly dead? And that guy was someone who pretty much snapped your spirit in two about a year ago?
The answer- SUCK IT UP and get the dude dry.
Obviously.
Levy kneeled to look at the pierced boy lying on Fairy Tail academy's floor. He seemed like he was taking a peaceful nap.
If you can't see his piercing eyes, he's actually not too bad-looking. Much less beast-like. The blue haired girl thought. But she shoved the girly thoughts from her mind and replaced them with determination to help Gajeel out.
First things first- he needs to get out of his wet clothes.
Levy reddened at the mere thought of undressing this boy.
"I-I-I can't do it... No... no way..." She stuttered to herself. "No, Levy, what's more important? Your shy little mind or his safety? Ugh, who are you even talking to?"
Levy probably sounded like a maniac, talking to herself. She thanked the heavens that it was around 6:00 PM, and no teachers were at school anymore to witness her crazy antics.
JUST DO IT!
Quickly, Levy grabbed Gajeel's loose tie. Her eyes darted around, looking everywhere EXCEPT at the sleeping pierced boy. She was going to get this over with quick. How she expected to do that without looking at Gajeel, nobody will know.
Levy untied Gajeel's tie, and set it down beside him. Next was his soaked shirt.
Oh, great.
Red as a cherry, the blue haired girl began unbuttoning Gajeel's shirt. It clung to his skin, and her fumbling fingers made the task of unbuttoning WAY more troublesome than it should have been. Her hand brushed against his muscled chest, and she squeaked.
Hurry up and it'll be over!
Finally, Gajeel's shirt was peeled off. It revealed the tone body of the one and only Kurogane, the result of working out tons at Phantom Lord. His skin was naturally tan, and Levy couldn't help but take a little peek-
Nooooooooooo. No no no no no NO. NOOOOOO! Don't do it!
Too late. She was ogling this boy big time now.
He was just like those characters in her romance novels- strong, dominating, raw. Gajeel was a beast from the tip of his wild black hair to the soles of his studded navy boots.
And what girl didn't admire beasts? They were beautiful.
What do you think you're admiring?! If he wakes up with the biggest cold known to man it'll be entirely your fault, Levy! Utilize your brain, not your teenage hormones! Get that fool dry! Levy reminded herself. She immediately felt embarrassed for letting her eyes stay on Gajeel's body for so long.
But he was so... so-
WAKE THE HELL UP!
Levy shook her head. It was time to focus. She would have to remove the next article of clothing so it wouldn't freeze him to death.
Pants.
Ha-ha. Very funny, fate. VERY FUNNY. Why am I not laughing? Levy thought sarcastically. Fate just wanted to kill her, didn't it?
Levy's pale, delicate hands slowly reached out to Gajeel again, shivering in nervousness and embarrassment. She immediately pulled back and jolted up.
"No-no-nooo... The shirt I could handle, but I shall go no lower!" Levy said to herself. She just couldn't!
Might as well get him the next best thing for him.
With that, she ran to the nurse's office. There would probably be blankets in there to keep Gajeel warm. In just a few minutes, she came back holding the hugest blanket in the office. Levy spread it over the pierced boy.
She sighed and plopped down on the floor next to him. It probably wouldn't be a good idea to leave the academy until the storm was over.
Guess it's just me and Gajeel until the sky clears up.
Maybe I'll just take a little nap.
Levy closed her hazel eyes, and leaned into the wall behind her.
"BOOM!" Thunder roared from outside.
Gajeel jolted awake, his head hitting the wall behind him. Ow, he thought.
Slowly, he looked around him. He was inside Fairy Tail, sitting on the ground. The windows outside showed lightning and pattering rain. A clock on the wall nearby read 7:50 PM. Last time he remembered, he was lying on the floor outside, getting soaked in the rain. He had talked to Dr. Jose, and learned about his vengeful plan.
Gihi. Action starts now.
He smirked evilly. Phantom would bounce back, and destroy this damn school. Screw the Fairies!
Gajeel moved to get up, then felt something move with him. Something was leaning on his shoulder.
The pierced boy turned, and saw a head of electric blue hair. Soft breathing came from the figure, and Gajeel immediately knew who it was.
Oh shit.
AWWWWWWWWWWWWW YEAAAHHHHHH.
Dat Gajeel/Levy interaction tho.
I really hope you guys enjoyed this chapter, it was a blast to write. Because I've ogled quite a few guys myself (I HAVE NO SHAME IN ADMITTING IT!) and I felt I could really express that feeling well through my writing.
Yep, that's about as classy as staring at men gets, folks.
AHEM!
Anyway, review, follow, favorite, the good stuff. I'll be back! Bye!