There were many, "Hey Natsu." In reply.

"Do you always have to kick down the door?" Said an annoyed boy.

"You've late." Said a girl. "You said you had to grab something at your house. What took so long?"

I yelled in surprise because before I knew it, Natsu had his hands on my shoulders and was holding me in front of him. And everyone was staring at me. There was so many people there.

Jade flew above Natsu and landed in front of me. "This is Alex, and I'm Jade. She doesn't like people starting at her." Jade said and crossed her arms over her small chest.

A young girl about my age walked forward.

"Hi." She smiled. "I'm Wendy. And this is my friend, Carla." She pointed to a white cat who walked beside Wendy.

I nodded, noting down their names. It was good to see someone around my age here. That's so plus.

"I have a bad feeling coming from her." Carla said quietly.

"Hi there. I'm Lucy." Said a blond girl who looked maybe 18. "Any friend of Natsu is a friend of mine." She smiled.

I nodded and turned to a guy as he stepped up behind Lucy. I tilted my head to see him in nothing but his boxers.

Lucy turned around and elbowed him. "Your clothes, Gray!"

"Dang it!" Gray said and ran back to his seat and started looking for his clothes.
I smiled slightly. How did he not know he took off his clothes.

Natsu smiled and started pointing out everyone. I only caught a few names. Mirajane, Cana, Elfman, Romeo, Levi, Gajeel, and Laxus. They all seemed like nice people. Maybe I will have a home here.

"It's a pleasure to meet you Alex." Said a voice behind everyone else.

"Hey Gramps!" Natsu smiled. Mirajane and Levi moved out of the way and a very shorthand walked through. "I'm Master Macarov. Master of Fairy Tail." He said.

I nodded. This short man was the Master Macarov Master Ivan was talking about? I don't know if I fully believed it. But, I learned that looks can be deceiving. So I wasn't gonna judge him just yet.

"Mind if we go for a walk for a while? Alone." He added with a meaningful look at Natsu.

I nodded. "Sure."

"You can come to, Jade." Macarov said.

I smiled slightly. I would feel better if Jade came with. "See ya, Natsu." I said as I followed Macarov outside.

Natsu smiled and gave me a thumbs up. I hoped he'd still be my friend if I don't make it into Fairy Tail.

"Now, child." Macarov said calmly once we walked a good distance from the doorway. "Why are you here."

"Well," I started. "When I heard about Fairy Tail from Natsu, I thought it would be nice to at least try and get in."

"No, that's not what I meant." Macarov said. "I meant, why did you come to Magnolia? Didn't you think that you'd be caught easier here?"

"What?" I said.

"You can't play dumb with me. I know you're Alexandra Black. The one trained by Zeref himself. The one wanted by the magic council." Macarov said.

I bit my lip. "I'm sorry. It's just-"

"It's okay. No need to apologize." Macarov said. He stopped in front of me and turned to look at me. "I think of everyone in Fairy Tail as my child. As annoying as they may be at times, they're all family. And I know that's what you want. That's what everyone wants. Weather they realize it or not. You want a place to call home."

I smiled slightly. He was right. I did want a place to call home. But would he be willing to accept me? He knows who I am.

"I am willing to provide the home you seek. That is, if you don't cause us to much trouble with the magic council. They don't like us as it stands."

I looked down at him in surprise. "You are?"

He nodded. "I am."

I smiled and nodded. "I won't cause you guys trouble. I'll hang low. I won't use dark magic around others."

He smiled lightly and nodded. "Welcome to Fairy Tail then, Alex."