Sooo I didn't think I'd be doing something like this but I got the idea after finding a couple of notebooks with some old ideas I wrote down years ago. But I was really inspired after working on the Legend of Fairy Tail, I had a lot of fun with the story and it made me wonder if I could apply some of what I learned over time and experience here. To that end, I tried to work out some different ideas. I was really surprised- I got totally into it-I was practically writing for hours. So I figured I'd give this a shot, here goes!
Natsu lead a group of four down the street to Fairy Tail with enthusiasm. He, Happy and Lisanna had been finishing up a job when they happened to encounter the fourth member of their group.
It was a boy with brown hair that faded into blond at the ends and royal blue eyes. The boy had been a major reason for Natsu's enthusiasm, someone he had really wanted to bring to Fairy Tail. It was his old friend Hope.
They had met when Igneel discovered the boy collapsed in a forest years ago and brought him over to their place. The boys hadn't really hit off at first but they began getting to know each other and eventually became friends. He hadn't seen him since Igneel took him back home so it was a really great surprise...
A few hours ago...
The three of them had been wrapping up a job taking care of bandits at a nearby town. It was looking like everything was okay when one of the enemies suddenly got to their feet and grabbed Happy, immediately pointing a knife at his hand.
''Don't move!'' He cried as Natsu froze and Lisanna gasped. ''If you care even one bit about this damn furball, ya better listen or else he gets it.''
''Why you...'' Natsu growled. How dare he threaten Happy?! He couldn't get away why with this!
The bandit was slowly backing away, keeping his eyes on them. Thus, he completely missed what happened next.
A magic seal flashed before a shimmering storm of golden light erupted underneath his feet. Caught off guard, the bandit was sent spinning into the air before he landed down with a thud.
Lisanna smiled as Happy ran over to them ''You okay?''
He nodded ''Where'd that come from?''
His companions were wondering the same thing but then they saw a teenage boy flying thanks to a pair of golden ethereal wings on his back. His eyes fell on Happy as he spoke ''Are you all right?''
''Aye, that was your spell?'' Happy received a nod. ''Thanks! That could've been really bad...''
''Yeah, thanks a lot for the help.'' Lisanna added. Natsu was about to add his own words of gratitude when something made him pause.
This boy...he was familiar. Natsu was sure he knew him...but why?
The boy smiled ''It was nothing. I just happened to see what was going on...'' He noticed Natsu's guild mark. ''...so you're all guild wizards?''
''Yup, we're from Fairy Tail!'' Happy informed.
They could see the recognition flash in the boy's eyes, which wasn't a surprise. Fairy Tail was practically infamous in Fiore. He was about to say something only to pause when he noticed the look Natsu was giving him, to his confusion. ''Ah...is something wrong?''
It was the scent that tipped Natsu off-it was a little different from what he remembered but it gave him the answer. ''Chris?'' The three looked at him in surprise. ''I thought so-you look real different from before but you're Chris Sherwind, no doubt about it!''
Happy blinked ''Wait, as in your old friend?''
But Lisanna noticed the boy's confusion, which prompted her to ask ''Are you sure you've got the right person?''
Natsu was about to insist he was right but the boy spoke up then ''That...was my old name but I haven't used it in so long. How do...'' His brow furrowed as he paused to think, a distant memory coming to mind. ''...wait a minute, Natsu?''
The dragon slayer grinned ''Yeah! Man, it's been years-what happened to you?''
The boy looked a bit uncomfortable ''It's...a long story...''
''Then why don't you come join us for lunch?'' Lisanna suggested. ''We heard a bunch about from Natsu-it'd be nice to get to know you. Besides, you guys should totally should catch up.''
''Yeah, that's be great!'' Natsu beamed.
''Oh...'' The boy began to smile. ''...ah, sure...''
The four went to a nearby restaurant and ordered their food, taking their seats then...
''So you said that used to be your old name-what do you go by now?'' Natsu asked, curious.
''Hope.'' The boy admitted. ''I...didn't think I could just keep using my old name anymore and my best friend suggested it.''
Natsu wanted to ask why he made such a choice in the first place but they could see that the boy really didn't want to talk about this any further. Lisanna decided to move things along ''You look like you're used to traveling and judging by that spell, I'd say you're skilled. You seem pretty young to be on your own...''
''I guess so...'' Hope replied after a moment. ''...I'm eleven actually, we've traveled for almost four years now.''
Natsu looked taken aback at this ''Wait, what? But what about your home?''
No one missed how the boy stiffened at this. Pain flashed in his eyes but he merely answered ''I...don't have anything to go back to. This was for the best.'' He gave Natsu a curious look. ''I remember meeting you because of that dragon...'' He stopped to think. ''...Igneel-san...what happened to him?''
''He...he disappeared years ago, I'm trying to find him.'' Natsu admitted. He quickly noticed Hope's apologetic look and waved a dismissive hand. ''Don't sweat it-you didn't know.''
''Natsu's the sort who's pretty hard to forget if you ask me-why does it sound like you're having a hard time remembering him?'' Happy wanted to know.
''...Because it's true.'' Hope admitted, to general surprise. ''My magic...changed over the last few years. I almost died after a certain incident and it messed up my memories. I remember a few times here and there but I don't know how to fix that. It might be why I look different like Natsu said but I'm not sure.''
The three figured that this explained why he seemed so confused earlier. It had clearly taken him some effort to remember Natsu and Igneel.
''Sorry, I know we're friends but a lot of the time we spent together is a giant blur to me.'' Hope added.
Natsu didn't mind though ''That's plenty good enough. It's all because of what happened before Igneel got you, right? He never told me what he found out but...it must have been bad.'' Hope nodded, his gaze lowering for a moment. ''Then no worries-I'll tell you all you want to know!''
The boy began to smile and they talked for a bit before the food arrived. Natsu and Happy took to feasting with glee. Lisanna sighed in exasperation while Hope blinked twice ''...How can they even eat like that?''
''You quickly learn to stop asking-it's just best to not get between them and food.'' She returned.
Looking at them now, Hope couldn't help but agree...
Hope blinked ''You want me to come with you?''
''It'll be fun, besides we want you to see Fairy Tail!'' Happy chirped, earning agreement from Natsu and Lisanna.
''You've been to a bunch of places but you've never gone to Magnolia, right? You should totally come, it's a great place.'' The girl added.
''Well...I guess that's okay...'' He managed. Happy cheered at this, leaving him amused. Hope had to admit he was curious about Fairy Tail, especially after meeting those three. They made it sound amazing.
''So you're a free lance mage, huh? What's that like?'' Natsu wanted to know.
''I don't think it's too different from what you do. I just decided to help people but before I really knew it, I got used to that work...'' Hope trailed off. ''...People really get carried away sometimes though-there's a few crazy rumors about me and it made a couple of guilds really try to convince me to join them.''
''Oh, so you're definitely really good.'' Happy remarked.
''Ah...well, I wouldn't know...it all just seems over the top to me.'' The boy returned. ''What's Fairy Tail like?''
Natsu grinned ''You'll see-I bet you'll like it!''
Hope stopped and stared at the colorful building in wonder. It seemed imposing but they could hear a lot of noise and happy chatter already.
''Come on!'' Natsu pushed the doors back and the first sight that met Hope's eyes told him that he had been right on the jewel. There were a number of people sitting at the desks, a couple of girls dancing before them-most were relaxing and talking to each other. A few were reclining at the bar and others seemed to be in some sort of argument. All in all, it made for quite a bustling hub of activity.
They were soon approached by quite a few people, a scarlet haired girl wearing armor, a dark haired boy with stormy gray eyes, a girl with blue hair and hazel eyes along with a somewhat buff teen with spiky white hair leading them.
''Lisanna! Was everything okay? Did those two cause you any trouble?'' He demanded.
''I told you we'd be all right, Elf-niichan.'' Lisanna sighed, ignoring Natsu and Happy's squawk of protest. ''It's not like this is the first time we went on a job together. You worry too much.''
''We tried to tell him.'' The scarlet haired girl glanced at the new addition to their group. ''Friend of yours?''
''Aye Sir! He helped me out big time today.'' Happy informed. ''This is Hope-remember the old friend Natsu told us about? The one who helped him learn a bunch of stuff? That's him!''
A few of the listeners seemed intrigued by this and Hope found himself wondering just what they were told. Had he really done such a thing for Natsu? He couldn't remember...
The white haired boy seemed pleased ''Oh, so you met him again after all, Natsu? That's good news!''
''Right?'' The dragon slayer returned, he had been looking forward to seeing his old friend again and showing him Fairy Tail. ''Hope, that's Elfman, Lisanna's brother. She's Erza and that Levy. He's Gray-they're some of our friends.''
''Oh, it's nice to meet you all.'' The brunet said, giving a small bow. Some of them seemed surprised but he had no idea why. Had he done something wrong?
The thought was dismissed when Erza and Levy smiled at him ''Likewise.'' The first returned.
''Yup, good to meet you!'' Levy added.
''For sure!'' Elfman chipped in.
Gray gave him a scrutinizing look ''You're definitely not what I expected.'' Hope blinked. ''You seem way too nice and well-mannered to be that Ash Brain's friend.''
''What was that?!'' Natsu scowled.
''What, you didn't hear? What happened to those so called good senses of yours?'' Gray taunted.
Erza's eye twitched in annoyance while others sighed. This was sadly an all too familiar occurrence. She was about to intervene but then Hope spoke up ''Ah-there's no need to fight, is there? Natsu was just telling me about Fairy Tail and I heard a bit about you guys too...this doesn't really look like any guild I've ever seen though.''
Levy smiled to herself, Hope didn't know it but he had saved the duo from a lot of pain. ''Oh, Fairy Tail's one of a kind. Come on, we'll show you around!''
They introduced him to more of their friends. Hope listened with growing intrigue as they told him a bit about the guild's history and how the five founders started everything. He'd also learned more about the days where he got to know Natsu-apparently he had helped teach the boy things couldn't help with much. It was mostly things regarding society and every day life, as Igneel wanted Natsu to be true well rounded.
''Of course, too bad you couldn't manage to teach him manners too.'' Gray added when Natsu finished elaborating on this. ''But hey, miracles are what they are because they're so rare...''
The boy growled in annoyance at this and in seconds, they were butting heads once again. Hope was told to simply let them be as the fire and ice mages were often at logger heads. Most had simply learn not to interfere when they got into another of their spats. It had quickly become clear that trying to make sure they get along was an exercise in futility.
Cana held back a grimace as Erza proceeded to bash the duo on the head, knocking them to the ground. She wasted no time about lecturing to stop those fights. ''Well, that was bound to happen...''
''Aye, you'd think they'd learn by now.'' Happy mumbled. After all, their squabbles just continued over time and all of it always brought them nothing but trouble.
''Now that would actually be a miracle.'' The brunette said dryly. ''I can kinda see where Gray's coming from though...Hope's definitely a surprise.''
Hope was idly wondering why that was. Sure, he didn't remember much about Natsu at the moment but was it really that strange for them to be friends?
He was distracted by the sight of a white haired girl sitting imperiously at a nearby desk, smirking as a few members nearby recoiled at the sight of her. She seemed to enjoy bossing them around. ''Wait, she looks a lot like...''
''Like Lisanna? That's her big sister, Mira. Careful, she's every bit as mean as she looks.'' Happy warned. Now that was a case of the differences being night and day.
Erza went to help those who were forced to deal with the white haired girl. They couldn't really hear what was going on but soon, the girls began to fight. Hope blinked, wondering how it lead to this. ''...I thought she was just talking about how everyone should be getting along.''
Gray snorted ''Yeah, hypocrisy at its finest, right? Erza and Mira are always like this-you've just been introduced to the two biggest she-devils of Fairy Tail.''
The boy had no idea what to say to that, though he quickly figured his assessment of the guild to be accurate. It was certainly one colorful place...
Hope was thrown for a loop to learn that fights were all too usual for this guild. Heck, despite the general attempts to enact peace-there was simply no changing this fact.
''So how are you holding up?'' Lisanna asked, sitting next to him while a few of the others fought at the other end of the hall. ''I can imagine this is pretty overwhelming...''
''Yeah...but it's a nice place...'' Hope admitted. They had really been welcoming and quite a few already treated him like one of their own simply for being Natsu's friend. That had felt really good...
''Glad you like it. Oh and sorry about Mira-nee. She's not a bad person, I promise. Just...it's hard to explain...'' Lisanna said awkwardly.
Both thought back to the encounter with the aforementioned girl just a few minutes ago. She had merely dismissed Hope out of hand and the boy could see what Happy meant about her-she was certainly...abrasive. If anything, going by what he had seen earlier he was just relieved that was all what happened.
''It's all right. Well, like you said this all is a bit much at once...'' Hope said after a moment. His eyes fell on Natsu, who had gotten dragged into the fight earlier. ''...it was a nice surprise to see him again and...even if I barely remember him, he still considers me a friend. That really means a lot.''
Lisanna had a feeling there was more meaning to his words than it seemed ''Well, Natsu wouldn't hold something like that against you-he's just glad to see an old friend again. You guys really didn't hit off well at first but he says most of that was his fault, he also said you really came through for him more than once. You really took him by surprise when you offered to help him with Igneel's lessons but he was touched. He was really looking forward to showing Fairy Tail to the two of you.''
The boy blinked as he took those words in. So that was what happened? Natsu had mentioned something of the sort on their way here but it was nice to have the information clear. He still felt bad that he could hardly remember any of those times but it was a relief to know that Natsu wouldn't blame him for it.
''Oh hey, Master!''
Lisanna's voice snapped him out of his thoughts, bringing his attention to the old man approaching them with Levy and Happy in tow. ''Ah, there you are.'' He gave Hope a warm smile. ''I'm Fairy Tail's guild master-Makarov Dreyar. Happy was just telling me about what you did, child. Thank you for helping him.''
''Oh, you're welcome, sir. I'm just glad I could help.'' He returned sincerely.
''You know, Gray for all you said about Natsu's manners...which I admit was true...'' Happy amended. ''...you do realize you're naked, right?''
The boy stiffened ''Dammit, not again!''
Hope looked curious at the wording while Makarov rolled his eyes as Gray searched for his clothes. Did that really happen so often?
''Say, Hope-I've been meaning to ask...'' Levy started. ''...you guys said something about guilds trying to recruit you but judging by the look on your face back then...was it that bad? I mean, it's a good thing-they must see your potential.''
''I guess so...it's just that a few of them were forceful. I think they might be overestimating me, I trained a lot while I traveled and I helped some people along the way. Before I really knew it, someone gave me this title and they started calling me the White Paladin...'' Hope blinked as Happy cried out in surprise.
''Wait, you're the White Paladin?'' Gray clarified. The boy nodded, looking puzzled at their amazed expressions.
''You've heard of me?''
The White Paladin was a mage that had recently rise to fame. He was known to be a kind and generous soul, one who helped people in many places. He'd hardly asked for much, even sharing some of the fruits of his work with those in need. It was believed that the entire reason he even became a free lance mage was that he simply needed his own income to make it out there.
There were hardly any descriptions about him but it was well-known that he was clever and skilled. He was also said to be a twin blader who primarily employed light magic but also made use of memoria magic. (Memoria magic was a special type of time mage which some people are born with. They were known as Memoria Templars.)
''You don't even know how famous you are?'' Happy questioned, to which the boy only shook his head.
Makarov wasn't too surprised though, it was only recently that the name rose to prominence. Happy's reaction was also understandable, they had heard quite the stories abut Hope. He had a feeling that Hope really didn't pay attention to that sort of thing anyway. ''Well, that's impressive. I honestly thought you'd be older.''
''I get that a lot...'' Hope returned. ''...some of what they say really is over the top. I just did what I thought was right.''
''Well, modesty certainly is a good thing but I'd say you're undermining your achievements.'' Makarov stated. ''I admit, I'm curious-even Natsu was surprised when he heard you changed your name. Any particular reason?''
He instantly regretted the question as he could've sworn Hope withdrew a little into himself at that ''Well...a lot's happened-I just decided it would be for the best. I kept my last name but I haven't really used it in a few months now.''
''Really now?'' Makarov thought he heard the name from Natsu but he couldn't quite recall...''What was it again?''
Hope idly noticed a few of the other members of Fairy Tail walking over as he answered ''Sherwind.''
Makarov looked surprised, recognition flashing in his eyes as he spoke ''You're a Sherwind? Wait...and you use Memoria magic like the rumors say?'' Hope gave him a curious look but nodded to confirm that.
''What's up, Gramps?'' Gray arched an eye.
Levy's brow furrowed ''Hey, that name sounds familiar...''
''It should-I'd imagine at least quite a few of you have heard it at one point.'' Makarov stated, leaving them curious. He looked at Hope as he went on ''Our guild was founded by the great Fairy Tactician Mavis Vermillion. She was supported all the way by her closest friends, Yury Dreyar, Precht Gaebolg, Warrod Sequen...and Ryner Sherwind.''
Hope's eyes widened at this news, did that mean...? ''Lord Altair was a member of Fairy Tail?''
Ryner Sherwind, otherwise known as the Lyrian Altair, was a renowned hero who saved the world many years ago. He was also the central figure behind shaping Aetheria (the ancestral home of Memoria Templars) into what it was today. He was a figure admired by many and they came to address him respectfully, Hope himself, included.
''Technically he never got to join because of his circumstances at the time.'' Makarov explained. ''But he was those four's closest friend and he did a lot for Fairy Tail. Given all that, he's widely considered as if he were a member of the guild.''
''And you think Hope is related to him?'' Erza clarified.
''Oh, I don't doubt it.'' Makarov stated. ''The name is still very highly regarded in Aetheria. No one would think to use it carelessly-not after all the Altair did for the Aetherians.''
Hope hadn't looked at it that way before but it made a lot of sense. He hadn't really given his last name much thought in quite sometime. He hardly even used it anymore after what happened a few months ago. Could he really be related to the Altair though? Someone like him? That seemed really hard to believe...
Makarov went on ''I've heard that there are only a few Sherwinds during the recent years but there were a few strange stories surrounding that. It's only something I heard because of the council but apparently, one of the Sherwinds was brought to Fiore almost six years ago by a man high up in Aetheria.''
Hope stiffened ''T-that's...that's when I was taken to Crocus. That person...he said I had to stay there for now.'' Eyes traveled to him in bewilderment. ''I don't really remember much of that time but...do you know anymore about this?''
''Afraid not-it's just something I heard in passing and even then, it sounded like no one even knew if it was true.'' Makarov admitted. There was no doubt that Hope was the one from the story-the timing was entirely too close for it to be anyone else. There was also the fact that the story did say the boy was taken to Crocus and he hadn't even gotten around to mentioning that. But what did this mean? Why had he been taken to Fiore in the first place?
''Hey Gramps, can you find anymore about this?'' Natsu inquired.
''I can certainly try.'' The man returned readily. Both could see how big this could be for Hope. Given his memory loss, finding any clues about himself must mean a lot.
''You would? Thank you, sir.'' Hope said after a moment.
''Not a problem-I'd be glad to help.'' Makarov assured.
Things went on to a lighter mood after that as Natsu and the others decided to show Hope ways they had fun around here...
They were working on a magic puzzle game with Levy but it proved to be complex enough to confuse quite a few of them. Gray frowned as he put up a piece aside ''How does this even fit...?''
He wasn't surprised to see Levy handling her end well but so was Hope. The two had clearly hit it off, Levy was telling the boy about a magic theory she had read recently. He was clearly keeping up with most of the technical terms she was using too, revealing that he knew quite a bit about them.
''Oh, Gray. Put that one over here.'' Levy said, gesturing to an empty spot at her far left.
He proceeded to do so, blinking when he realized it was the right place. Soon, they wrapped it up and the puzzle produced a nice picture which gave a subtle glow. ''Hey, not bad. So, Hope, you actually read up on this magic theory stuff?''
''Not nearly as much as Levy-san but I did pick it up...I've had to look up some information to keep learning about my magics.''
Well, that made sense. While he had been taught magic when he was younger, Hope had admitted to learning more over self-study and training through his travels.
''Hey, you don't have to be so formal.'' The ice mage chided lightly.
''Yeah, we're all friends here.'' Levy added, earning a nod from the boy.
Cana showed him how she did fortune-telling with her card magic. She had predicted good luck in Hope's future but warned Elfman to be wary as trouble awaited him soon. Elfman had been skeptic of that but she was quickly proven accurate as he bumped into his older sister and Erza in the midst of another squabble, which wound up with him smashing into a wall.
''And that's why you don't doubt my predictions.'' Cana declared confidently.
''Is...he all right?'' Hope had to ask.
''Oh, he'll be fine-you've seen an example of the brawls. We're used to worse stuff on a regular basis.'' She assured.
Elfman once again proved her right when he quickly the blow off ''Hey, who did that?!'' His ire was quickly transformed into fear when he saw the answer, making him quiet down at once.
They were joined by Natsu and Happy, who had another game in mind. Natsu paused as they got ready, remembering something ''So hey, you still have that old treasure, right?''
Hope nodded, not surprised that he knew. He took out a necklace from under his shirt. The bail held a round, silver pendant. It was shaped like a circle with a star in the middle, there were also four crystals attached on the sides. Oddly enough, the areas were the stones should have been were almost all empty with the exception of one.
Calling it a treasure may be a bit of an exaggeration but Hope knew this pendant was important. It was just a feeling but one he couldn't shake. The item was definitely special-it had protected Hope in the past. He had it for as long as he could remember but he had no idea why.
''You found one? Cool!'' Natsu exclaimed. He still remembered seeing this the first time, how it had stung him when he tried to touch it once. Igneel had stated that it was important but both were admittedly baffled that it was missing these pieces. But he knew it was as important to Hope as Igneel's scarf was to Natsu.
Happy was about to call them over when he heard Natsu cry out ''What do you mean you don't want to join us?!''
''It's not that...'' Hope tried to explain. ''...it's like I said, I'm not really sure I'd fit in a guild. I just...haven't really thought about it much until a while ago.''
''Forget already? He did turn down a bunch of guilds before, genius. Why do you think that would change all of a sudden?'' Mira asked dryly.
Natsu was about to state his opinion that they were far better than those guilds but Hope then spoke up ''I'm not saying no...I just want to think about it.''
''That's fair.'' Erza said with a nod, sparing Natsu a pointed look as she added. ''No one has the right to force your decision-what you make of this is up to you.''
''Exactly. We'd love to have you but in the end, it's your call.'' Makarov added, earning agreement from those nearby.
''Right...'' Hope began to smile. He did like Fairy Tail, it was a warm place with many kind people. It was just...he had reservations that he couldn't shake yet. He wanted to really think about his choice.
Natsu seemed to understand that he needed more time, even if he didn't like it. Happy flew over ''Come on, don't worry about it so much. We were having fun, remember? We're waiting for you guys!''
The boys shared looks and slowly smiled at this before following the cat...
Hours later, when everyone made to retire for the night. Hope had intended to go to an inn only for Natsu to suggest inviting him over. Many had shot the suggestion down, declaring that his house would definitely not work.
The near unanimous agreement baffled Hope ''...What is his home like?''
''It's a dump.'' Cana informed bluntly.
''Hey!'' Natsu scowled.
''Who do you think you're kidding? Heck, even calling it a dump might be nice.'' Mira deadpanned.
Lisanna smiled awkwardly ''Sorry guys, but they're right. We've seen your attempts at cleaning, remember?''
''Attempts being the key word here...'' Her sister added.
''Then he can come to my house, I've got room to spare.'' Makarov suggested. ''No sense letting you stay at an inn when this work better, right?''
''Oh...'' Hope glanced at Happy and Lisanna, who nodded encouragingly. ''...sure, thank you.''
A short while later, the boy was about to follow them with the guild closed for the night. He closed his eyes for a moment, focusing his thoughts as he continued walking 'Endymion, are you sure you don't want them to know about you? I think they'd understand-it worked out before.'
'Maybe...' A voice echoed in his mind as a silhouette of a golden bird with a sharp amber eyes and colorful tail feathers appeared next to him. '...I won't deny that they seem like good people but perhaps another time.'
Hope gave a small smile at his best friend. He was the cautious sort who didn't trust others easily so this reaction was understandable. Endymion came closer as he carried on 'You certainly seemed to be having a good time-are you really considering their offer?'
The boy nodded 'They were really nice and the guildmaster's even willing to help with...what he said before.'
'That was certainly unexpected.' Endymion nodded, knowing he was thinking of Makarov's theory from earlier. 'It all does fall into place-what the guild master mentioned meshes with plenty of what you told me.'
'Yeah, I guess so...' Hope paused. '...I really had fun with them. It did feel like I could really find a place to call home again with them. But...after all what happened...I wonder if it's just wishful thinking...'
Endymion more than understood-after all he was perfectly aware of the boy's reasons for this apprehension 'It's all right. You did promise to visit again after. The more you get to know them, the easier it can be for you to choose. I'm fine with what you think is best-just take your time.'
Hope spared him a grateful look 'Right...'
There was no denying that Fairy Tail had made an impact on the both of them, for more reasons than one. When he thought about it, Hope knew he was looking forward to getting to know more about this guild.
Well, let's stop here.
I actually feel better about this than I imagined I would but what do you think? Sorry if it's a bit of an info dump at once but I thought this stuff needed to be said. I intend on really changing things up after all. For those who read Fairy Tail: Endymion, practically all of this is mentioned there anyway. In case I got anyone confused, only Hope can see Endymion in that state and they can talk with telepathy thanks to their link. I wanted to see what the story could be like if I reveal some of my ideas earlier and what I could of make of them from there.
This little project was a shot in the dark but it really got me motivated to keep going. I'm still debating how to handle certain parts of the story. I'm thinking maybe I'll remove some of the OCs I used in my first story to give bigger roles to a few of the characters here. Like Lisanna, for instance-I got a few ideas about some new take-overs I could give her. Anyway, the next chapter will show more about Hope's interactions with Fairy Tail and them getting to know about Endymion before they join the guild.
Well, thanks for reading and I hope you enjoyed it. Please tell me what you think of this chapter-till next time!