Edited: 08/19/13

Again, English is my second language and I'm not that good of a writer so I beg for forgiveness if there are wrong spellings or grammar…thank you.

Genre: Drama, Family, Friendship, Romance, some Humor, Hurt/Comfort.

Main Pairing: GrayXLucy

Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail or any of its characters. I am NOT Hiro Mashima.


CHAPTER 5:The Council


Gray, Natsu, and Loke are not just handsome and gorgeous young lads, they also have the brains to accompany those good looks that most women wants. Gray, having his jet-black hair and a scar on his top left forehead he got from the incident years ago as his most prominent features, has a brain of a genius, which is a major plus for the girls. He might or might not know his current status on the Academy as the second smartest, but even if he did, he would most probably just shrug it off. He may or may not know how famous his name, Gray Fullbuster, is in school (more from the girls) but even if he did, he would be surely wave it off saying he doesn't ever want to rival Loke or that he's not interested. And he may be older now and has a new family and friends, but being indifferent towards others is something no one could ever change. Even so, girls find it cool, much to his dismay.

Loke and Natsu are also part of the ten smartest students at school, having their own identity like Gray. Loke, even as the great flirt of the school, has a mind that could rival Gray's if he gets serious. And even if everyone (boys and girls alike) knows this reputation of his, they had a high respect towards him. He may be a womanizer, but he's the kind of person who wouldn't want to hurt the female gender, physically. He would always be there to their rescue when they needed him, be it with old women crossing the road or girls crying from tripping or ladies being taken advantage of by some creep. But the real great plus for him is his looks, his strawberry blonde locks that could be mistaken as the mane of a lion, his blue tinted glasses hiding his green eyes, and his kind and gentlemanly personality.

Natsu, on the other hand, might not be as smart as the other two, but his brain still made him part of the ten smartest, with him having the tenth position. While most girls would want the 'indifferent-but–cool' type or the 'gentleman-but-still-a-flirt' kind of guy, they couldn't help but get captured by Natsu's childish and cute attitude (even though it wasn't intentional, said Natsu). He's cute and childish, yes, and he might act stupid at times, but when time calls for it, he could also be the serious type, especially when it concerned his family or a friend (which is basically everyone at school). And he'd do everything in his power to help them in times of need. Everyone might find his pink/salmon hair so peculiar, but when you get used to it, you'd think that he isn't Natsu without his pink hair. It adds to his charms that make the ladies want him all the more.

The student ranking at Fairy Tail Academy is unique. Yes, there's still the honor roll by section and by year, but there's this special case where the students are ranked from freshmen to seniors. You could have the first spot whichever year you're in, as long as you're part of the Academy. And most of these students are part of the student council.

This is how they are ranked with their respected positions (Based on the result of the entrance exam and their grades):

1. Lucy Heartfilia - Vice President

2. Gray Fullbuster - None

3. Levy McGarden - Secretary

4. Erza Scarlet - President

5. Juvia Loxar - Accountant

6. Jellal Fernandez - Disciplinary committee

7. Loke Stellar - None

8. Seigrain Fernandez - Disciplinary Committee

9. Lisanna Justine - Treasurer

10. Natsu Dragneel - None


Normal P.O.V

The next day at the council room, Erza Scarlet, the student council president, sat on her chair as she reviewed some papers concerning the student's current status and records. She sighed and massaged her temples, we really need more help now that the school trip is nearing, she thought. Erza placed the document down and pulled her long, scarlet hair into a pony tail, thinking that it'd be a hindrance later on.

As she goes through the next page of the report, a knock snapped her out of her concentration.

"Ms. Scarlet?" a voice called from outside the council room. Erza closed the document before standing up and walking towards the door. She slid it open to reveal one of their teachers smiling at the sight of the redhead.

"Sensei, good afternoon," Erza said in a polite tone, bowing to pay respect, "What brings you here?"

"The other three are going to help in the preparation for the school trip."

"Ah, yes. Mr. Clive talked to me about that, yesterday."

"Oh, I see. They'll be coming today so, good Luck I guess." the teacher said, giggling, confusing Erza to no end.

"Excuse me sensei but, what do you mean by good luck?"

"Oh, you'll know soon enough," the teacher said and winked before adding, "Those guys acted like idiots but they're smart, and I guess they can be reliable if time calls for it. Oh, and we asked Mirajane to help as well, she's very good at planning and stuff so I recommended her to take part of this."

"Oh, I'm sure she'll be more than happy to help." Erza smiled.

"Alright, then I shall leave the other three to you, I know you can handle them." The teacher gave a kind smile before turning to take her leave, making Erza more confused and curious about these three individuals.

"What kind of people are those guys?" Erza muttered, not asking anyone particularly.

"I'm sure they're fine students. Don't worry about it Erza," The redhead turned to face a petite, short blue-haired girl with an orange bandana pulling it back like a headband.

"Levy," Erza said and smiled in recognition, "Yea, I guess I'll just focus on the preparation. How bad can they be right?"

"That's the spirit!" Levy said before she remembered something, "Oh, come on, Lu-chan, Lisanna and Juvia needs some help at the faculty room."

"But whose gonna stay here?"

"Don't worry about it! I'm here." A smooth voice of a guy said, coming from inside the room.

Recognizing the voice, Erza sighed. "That's what I'm worried about, you're here Seigrain." She said as she closes the door and looked at a pouting blue-headed lad, the weird looking red tattoo running across the rights side of his face contorted as he frown.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Seigrain demanded.

"You don't have to worry about anything, Erza." The red headed beauty's face reddens as she recognizes the owner of the voice.

"I-I guess you're right. Take care of everything while we're gone, Jellal." Erza said as she hurriedly went out of the room, not even looking at the said person.

"Roger that!"

Levy looked at Erza and showed confusion on her face. Until now she's wondering how the red head could distinguish the twins without looking at them.

The blue haired gal shook her head and smiled seeing how the redhead's face reddens. She knew that Erza have a longstanding crush for Jellal, Segrain's twin brother, but Jellal remained oblivious of this. Levy never asked Erza about this because she knew that the redhead herself seemed to be confused about her own feelings towards the guy. She guessed she will just wait for the right moment for Erza to discover her true feelings.

Erza, Jellal and Seigrain known each other since elementary and was separated when they went to different high schools. But then, to Erza's surprise, Jellal and Seigrain transferred here at Fairy Tail Academy and Levy knows that Erza felt really happy.

Levy also knew that Jellal likes Erza so much. But just like the former, Erza's obliviousness is obvious. Levy always notices the jealous look on Jellal's face whenever Seigrain or anybody else talked to Erza. Of course the redhead would not allow any boy to court her, but still, it makes Jellal jealous. What if Jellal decided to court Erza one day? Will she allow it?

Levy giggled at the thought, making Seig and Jellal send her confused stares. She shook her head at them before following Erza towards the faculty.

..ooOoo..

Meanwhile, at the hallway, three boys walked their way towards a certain place at the Academy― a whistling Natsu, a grinning Loke, a bored Gray.

"Do we really have to do it?" Gray said with a wearied tone, proving his bored façade.

"Oh, come on, Gray. This will be a whole new experience." Loke answered, "And besides, sensei asked us to do it. We already said 'yes' so if you back down now, Yukino sensei will tell the old man and you'll know what happens next, right?" he said in an almost mocking tone that irked Gray so much, but he couldn't argue with that anymore now that he brought Mr. Clive in the picture, now could he?

"I-I guess it wouldn't hurt…?" Gray sighed. Natsu, who was walking ahead of the two, looked back and grinned widely. "Yea, and there could be lots of food there as well!" he said, earning him sweat drops from his companions.

"How was that related to what we're talking about?" Loke sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose.

"Because I'm hungry!" Natsu simply said, and pouted. "We should've eaten first, though."

Loke sighed with Gray shaking his head. They kept walking until they stopped on one certain door with the sign 'Student Council Room'.

"Should I knock?" Natsu asked stupidly, rubbing his hungry stomach.

"Natsu?" a sweet voice of a girl said, making the salmon-haired lad turn his head along with Loke and Gray.

"Lisanna…?" Natsu said as recognition dawned. He smiled and turned his body fully towards the short, fair haired girl with light blue eyes, carrying with her some papers and folders, with her bag clinging on her right shoulder.

She smiled, eyes glinting as she ran towards the grinning lad and tackling him to a very tight hug. "Natsu!" she said, leaving Gray and Loke looking at each other in shock.

She broke the hug to find a stunned Natsu. "S-sorry. Are you alright?"

"W-what are you doing here Lisanna?" Natsu asked, obviously confused.

"What do you mean 'what are you doing here Lisanna'? I'm part of the student council, silly." She said and laughed, but almost immediately an animated light bulb blinked over her head. Lisanna then flicked her fingers as realization sank in. "Wait a minute! Don't tell me that you three are the ones that didn't vote in the elections?" She said, turning her head to Loke and Gray and smiled. The two boys flinched and looked anywhere except for the girl's eyes. Lisanna, thinking that she wouldn't receive an answer, turned her head again to Natsu.

"I can't believe you, Natsu." She pouted, "Didn't I tell you that I'm gonna run in the elections for a position in the student council―" then her eyes turned into slits, an eyebrow raised, "You weren't listening to me, were you?"

"W-well…you see―" Natsu tried to reason out, looking the other way so that he wouldn't meet Lisanna's eyes, trying so very hard for her to not see his reddening .

The fair haired maiden chuckled at the sight though. "Don't worry it doesn't matter anymore." she said to Natsu, hugging him again as if they haven't seen for a while.

"Who is she?" Gray whispered at Loke. Seeing the scene behold in front of him astounded the black haired lad. He never had seen Natsu act like this.

"You really know nothing, do you?" Loke sighed, "Her name is Lisanna Strauss, the Student council Treasurer. She's also part of the ten smartest, a sophomore and Natsu's childhood friend. They can always be seen together last year when Lisanna decided to study here. But after she won the elections, she became busy with stuff and never had the time to hang out with Natsu anymore." He explained and Gray just had to clap his hands mockingly, irritating the ginger haired lad.

"Why didn't I know that?" Gray asked, thoughtfully.

Loke scoffed, "I should be the one asking you that."

Lisanna's eyes then shifted and landed at Loke and Gray's figures. "Hi! You must be Gray and Loke? I heard that you're gonna help the council. We really needed help, so thank you for helping us!" She smiled, bowing her head.

"You're welcome!" Loke smiled back, being the ladies' man he is, while Gray, on the other hand, ignored her.

"So, what are we supposed to do?" Natsu then asked, glaring at Gray's cold treatment towards Lisanna (that she didn't seem to mind) as she smiled and answered, "We should wait for the others first, they'll be here in a moment. But you guys could come in, I'll prepare snacks." She said as she precedes to slid open the door, ushering them in.

"Alright! FOOD!" Natsu cheered, following the girl inside. As they come in, though, voices of two people resounded in their ears.

"I told you I heard someone outside, Jellal," Said the first voice. Jellal? Gray's head snapped up and looked around the room to see a pair of identical faces conversing with each other, making his eyes widen.

"Lisanna," 'Jellal' greeted, ignoring what seemed like his twin. "I thought you were helping the others in the faculty?"

"Yea, but it seemed like Erza couldn't leave you two unattended." Lisanna shrugged and turned to face their visitors, "Oh, by the way, Jellal, Seig, these are Natsu, Loke and Gray. They're the ones whose gonna help us prepare for the school—"

"GRAY?!" Lisanna's words were cut off by a screaming Seigrain, standing up from his seat with his flabbergasted face.

"So it really is you guys!" Gray said and smirked proving his suspicion from earlier true.

"―trip." Lisanna finishes, awestricken. "Wait, I know I shouldn't be surprised considering we're on the same school but, how do you guys know each other?" Lisanna asked, amused.

"We're cousins!" Seigrain declared. "And for the record, even if we're studying on the same school, we just see each other today after a long time." Jellal added, as he took long strides to Gray. Loke, Natsu and Lisanna looked at each other with disbelief.

"Hey guys, how have you been? I haven't heard anything about you guys for the past 10 years. And how long have you been here, in this school I mean?" Gray asked, still surprised. Seigrain, seeing his twin in front of their cousin, ran towards Gray and hugged him like a little child would. It's kinda awkward for a boy to hug another but, Seigrain is childish so he doesn't mind what others might think about him (what a senior, huh?).

"We just transferred here this school year." Jellal answered, sending Seigrain a look of embarrassment. How he wishes no one would see him as his twin.

"Then how come I'd never seen or even heard about you two here before?" Gray asked, more to the others than to himself.

We should be the one asking you that,Loke and Jellal thought, sweat dropping.

"We're part of the student council, you should have heard of us by now," Seigrain said in a matter of fact voice while crossing his arms over his chest, making Gray twitch.

Lisanna looked at Gray and, seeing that he's uncomfortable, giggled knowing the reason why.

Gray seemed to have changed the subject as he asked how the twins are, with Seigrain hugging him again. The brunette felt a tick mark protruding on his forehead and tried to break the hug, to no avail.

Lisanna smiled at the scene before turning to Jellal. "Hey Jellal," she called, "How does it feel seeing your cousin again for so long?"

"Funny…?" he chuckled, making the girl chuckle alongside him, "I can't believe that we're studying at the same school and hadn't bumped on each other." Jellal explained. "Sure, I know that he's studying here, considering that he's on the second spot, but I haven't got the time to actually look for him."

"When did you guys get separated, though? I mean, you guys looked close." Lisanna asked further, clearly getting interested as she prepares snacks.

"When Gray's parents died, his Aunt took the responsibility of taking care of him. And after that incident, we've never seen each other again, until now." He answered, watching as Gray and Seigrain bicker with a look of longing on his face. "Look at Seigrain, it's so apparent that he really missed him. When we were kids the two of them are really close. And if you don't know them, then you'll probably mistake them as brothers." Jellal explain.

In the background, laugher caused by Seigrain, Natsu and Loke teasing Gray could be heard, with the latter getting annoyed and bickered with them.

"He seemed like a different person from when I met him earlier," Lisanna said and looked at Jellal, "He's ignoring me," She laughed.

Jellal, however, snapped his head to Lisanna in disbelief. "Gray? Are you sure?"

"Yea, the first time someone treated me coldly, too."

"Well that's unusual," he commented, "Gray isn't like that at all― this coming from someone he spent a lot of times with from before." Jellal's eyes saddened as he looked back at Gray. "How much time has passed for him to change like that?"

Seeing Jellal's change of mood, Lisanna sighed. "If you ask me, even if he did change from time, I'm sure its moment like this is what he needed for his true self to come out." And Jellal smiled.

"I'm happy you guys meet again, after so long." Lisanna smiled at Jellal before turning on her heels, "Snacks are ready~" She announces.

"ALRIGHT, FOOD!" Natsu exclaimed, from his headlock position on Gray's arms.

In the midst of the commotion, the door opened and revealed three beautiful ladies― Erza Scarlet, Levy McGarden, and Juvia Loxar. Hearing the door open, all heads turned at the entrance and fix themselves up.

"Welcome back," Lisanna, Seigrain and Jellal greeted.

"Hey, guys. Sorry for being out so long." The petite blue haired girl said, holding stacks of folder on her hands and proceeded to put it on her designated table, followed by a pale girl.

"It's OK. Uhm, where's Lu-chan?" Seigrain asked, looking behind them as if the said person got concealed from the three girls' figures.

Lu-chan? Gray's mind wonders, haven't I heard that name before?

"Oh, she'll be here in a minute. She's just calling Mira from class." The redhead answered this time.

"Big Sis? Why is she calling big sis?" Lisanna asked, her head turning from looking at Natsu's drooling face to Erza's.

"Didn't you know? Mira will join us here," Erza shrugged before noticing three unfamiliar faces behind her. "You guys are here now, I see." she said, looking at Natsu, Loke and Gray, taking a quick glance at Jellal in the process. Levy giggled witnessing it.

"I'm Erza Scarlet, the student council President." She said, introducing herself before turning to the other girls with her. "This is Levy McGarden, student council secretary."

Levy smiled as a greeting before her eyes widen momentarily at the sight on one certain black-haired boy.

"And this is Juvia Loxar, student council treasurer." Erza said, pointing at the pale, blue haired girl with ocean blue eyes.

"It's nice to meet you." Juvia said. Her eyes then wandered to Gray and she felt her face heat up.

"These are Natsu Dragneel, Loke stellar, and Gray Fullbuster. And Gray here is Jellal and Seigrain's cousin!" Lisanna introduced the boys.

Juvia's blush intensified as she caught Gray's eyes on her when he looked at each and every one of them. He seemed so cool. She thought.

"You three are part of the ten smartest, isn't that correct?" Erza asked, ignoring the knowledge she just heard from Lisanna that Gray is Jellal's cousin. The latter frowned for being ignored by Erza, and goes to an emo corner.

Loke cleared his throat and answered Erza, seeing Natsu and Gray are busy in their own little worlds (Natsu with his food, and Gray with his thoughts) "I'm on the seventh spot, Loke Stellar. Natsu here's on the tenth and Gray over there is the second."

The second? Gray-sama is so amazing! Juvia think its LOVE!Juvia thought, eyes animatedly turned to hearts without anyone noticing.

The door slid open again, snapping everyone's head to the entrance.

"Big sis!" Lisanna said and came running to her sister, Mira jane, who has the same fair hair, only longer, and the same pair of light blue eyes.

"Hey, Mira," said the others except for Gray and Loke, and Jellal (still on his emo corner). Natsu knows Mira Jane, because of being Lisanna's childhood friend.

"Hello," she greeted back and smiled.

"Sorry we're late guys. We got caught up with discussing something with Mr. Clive and―" a voice said, coming from behind Mira. She was looking on a paper in her hands as she walked in and only looked up when Levy tackled her into a hug.

Gray's eyes immediately turned into saucers as he caught sight of her blonde locks and chocolate brown eyes. His mind still couldn't take the images of what happened the other day, and his heart still hurts seeing her.

Levy cling on the blonde and smiled. She broke the hug and whispered something the brown eyed girl couldn't fathom until she looked up: 'He's here'.

"Levy, what are you saying? Who―" Lucy then turned and saw a black haired boy. Her eyes widen in surprise and her heart constricts, nervousness has taken over her once again.

"WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU HERE?!" Lucy yelled, pointing a finger at Gray.

..ooOoo..


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Hope you liked this edited version better!

Ja'ne.