She longed to learn who she was and only he had the answer. Problem? He was in Sabertooth and she was in Fairy Tail, two rival guilds. On the road to get answers, she finds herself falling for his partner. [StingxOC] [RoYu] [NaLu] Other pairings inside.
The Shadow's Light
Sting X Nina (OC)
Noble Prick!
'Five years have passed since Gramps and Brother took me in. Five years since Mister Gildarts found me. Those five years have been amazing.' Rosana thought, sitting at the bar where Mira was serving drinks. 'Well, for me at least... Poor Mira and Elfman lost Lisanna a few years back and Mira has reverted personalities. Now, she's the nicest person around. Elfman has gained that 'manly' phase, but rarely fights unless he wants to. Brother's withdrawn from everyone save me, so, there's that.' She blinked when she saw Mira wave a hand in front of her. "Sorry, Mira, I was thinking."
"That's alright. I was just wondering if you were still here." She joked.
"Yeah. I just can't believe it's been five long years since I came here. I feel like I'm missing something, though..." She frowned and looked at the bartender.
"Well, give it time. It might show up soon." Came the answer.
Rosana nodded before she got off her stool. "I'm going to go bug my brother." She said, knowing that only she was allowed upstairs by her brother. Not even the Thunder Legion, with Evergreen, Bickslow and Freed, were allowed up there.
The green haired man walked over. "Lady Rosie, please see if Laxus will let you do another mission with us."
Rosana twitched. "Brother! Freed called me 'Rosie' again!"
A bolt of lightning came and hit Freed at that. "Sorry... I forgot only a select few can call you that." Came the weak statement.
"I'll be back." She sighed, seeing Evergreen roll her eyes at her. She and the self-proclaimed 'Queen of Fairies' didn't see eye-to-eye because of Laxus being more 'talkative' towards her rather than Evergreen. Climbing the stairs to where her brother sat, she skipped over. "Hey, bro. I was wondering if we could go on a mission. I need to get these things that apparently enhance my magic, but I wanna earn the jewel rather than ask for 'em."
"Well, I don't see why not. Do ya have a mission in mind?" He asked.
"I saw one that is perfect. It's hunting down some bandits and bringing back the goods. Plus, it also stated there'd be a ball afterwards. You know I'm a sucker for those things. I don't see any other time I'd wear the dress Mira gave me a year ago. If you want, the reward is big enough to split with even the Thunder Legion. Cause, I know that you would make sure no sleazeballs walk within six miles of me, while Evergreen could watch my back in the changing spots." She analyzed how each member could be used, even him, by coming up with certain scenarios, knowing that the more she explained, the more likely he might hop on board.
"You had me at sleazeballs, Rosie. Let's go before any other weaklings catch wind of this."
Rosana frowned, wondering what has gotten into Laxus. The past few years he has distanced himself from not only the guild, but Makarov, stating that only he is strong enough to be called a Fairy Tail mage. He only cared it seemed for power and her, which surprised her that she'd be on that list. It hurt her to see him think of those she considered family as weak, including Mirajane. She nodded right as her nose picked up on a familiar scent. "Well, it might be a moment... Natsu's back... By the smell of it, he's got someone else."
"Great. Another weakling..." He sighed, leaning on the railing and looking at the doors, with her sitting beside him, swinging her legs slightly.
"Mira, get ready... Gray, you too. Natsu's coming back!" She called down, getting the two to nod, Gray only in his boxers. "Gray, clothes!"
"Thanks, Ros." He called, getting into some clothes.
"WE'RE BACK!" Natsu cheered.
"Rosana warned us, FlameBrain." Gray said.
"Thanks a lot Rosie!" Natsu grumbled. "This is Luigi... She wants to join, Gramps!"
"It's Lucy, not Luigi!" The blonde said, looking up at the two above. "Eh? Who're you two?"
"We're outta here, blondie, that's who.." Laxus said as Rosana nodded, spinning and skipping with him down to gather up the Thunder Legion, with Freed apologizing to Rosana constantly.
Rosana had her head out of the window, really hating that they had to take transportation to the mission location. Her cat, Shina, sat on Laxus's lap, the only one beside her that could without getting fried, frowned. "Easy, Rosie... We're almost there." She said, before looking up at Laxus. "Right?"
"...Yeah..." He seemed to be fighting something off when he replied.
"Are you alright, Laxus?" Freed asked. "You seem as green as Lady Ros-Rosana." He caught himself before he called her 'Rosie'. Only Laxus, Natsu, Erza, Makarov and Mirajane could get away with calling her that. Anyone else would either get electrocuted by Laxus or hit in the face by Rosana herself.
"I'm fine.." He shot.
"Please make it end..." Rosana groaned, not a fan of moving objects. She learned from her grandfather's book that Dragon Slayers often dealt with motion sickness on any vehicle. That was also where she learned she was a Third Generation Dragon Slayer, having lacrima implanted some time ago into her, plus apparently killing the dragon that raised her since she couldn't remember much except a big figure she assumed was a dragon. She also learned from Laxus that he was a Second Generation, only having the lacrima implanted in him.
"Well, isn't this a picture?" Evergreen teased.
"Leave her alone, Ever. The poor girl doesn't need you sneering at her too." Bickslow said, his little toys agreeing with him.
"Well, she shouldn't've picked one so far away."
"Evergreen, shut up before I make you." Laxus said as Rosana crawled her way to curl up at their feet, passing out.
"Sorry, Laxus." She said, not wanting to anger him anymore.
When they arrived, Laxus had to help her out of the blasted carriage, at least until she found her footing. "Sorry about that... I hate any transportation... But... The jewel for the reward is worth it." She said, inhaling and standing up, regaining her balance, Shina on her head. Her hair was in twin buns, something she learned from Cana a few years ago how to do, now she only did that, though once or twice Erza's done her hair up. "Let's see... Should be right here..." She trailed off and went wide-eyed. "Wow... Someone lives here? I can't believe it!" She knocked on the door, a short man opening. "We're here for the mission..."
The man flushed and nodded. "For a lovely, sweet girl, of course! Now, the foul group has been not only robbing this family, but the entire town. Allow me to get the young lord himself, he is the one offering the reward, after all." He led the five into a large room filled with expensive art and other things.
A man with brown hair and green eyes around Rosana's height walked in, a ruby red cape going to his knees covering most of what he wore. Blue pants went down to black shoes. The man also had way too much jewelry for her taste, but she couldn't be rude much. "Ahh... You are from Fairy Tail, I assume? Wonderful... I had heard of the lovely women, and I am not wrong. Might I have your name, my lady?"
"I'm Rosana Dreyar... Nice to, erm, meet you..." She said.
"I am Lord Benton Ambrose Armitage the Fifth." Benton said, smiling. "Please, sit. And your company, too. I hate to bring this to such a lovely lady such as you, but I fear my people are being terrorized and the darned thieves even stole one of my great-great grandfather's vases. It was given to him as a present to my great-great grandmother, so it's value cannot be priced, though... I will let you name your price upon it's safe return."
"Rest assured, Lord Armitage, that I won't rest until it's safe!" She said, smiling. "Where were they last located?"
"The ruffians were last seen in the forest to the west of this place. Also, there is a treasury in the middle of town, another target that they want, I'd assume, since they have taken a lot." He explained. "And please, my lady, call me Benton."
She let it fly over her head that he wanted her to call him by his first name and ran certain things in her mind. "Alright... We'll split up and each take a spot. Freed, you, Ever and I will go to the square while my brother and Bixslow try and chase them out." She knew that, without hesitation, Evergreen and Freed would guard her with their life once they got to the location. Mostly because that's how the Thunder Legion worked on a mission, they'd be distant normally, but they'd be helpful and friendly on missions.
"Sounds great. Don't be disappointed if me and Laxus finish them off, Rosana." Bickslow teased.
She rolled her eyes and nodded to herself. "We'll take care of them before you can even blink." True to her word, they managed to not only find the thieves, the treasure and the other things, all unharmed, but did it right as the sun started setting. She now allowed Evergreen to fix her hair to have curls framing her face and coming out of a braided bun. "Thanks again, Ever. I know you don't really like me much, but I like how you make me look at least presentable."
"Don't mention it. You might be the only one who agrees with me some times. And you are precious to Laxus, so you're precious to the Thunder Legion, too." Came the reply. "Mira has a nice taste in dresses, though."
The silk dress had straps that came off her shoulders and had a ruffled appearance for the skirt, a slit on the right side making it easy to walk. Her pale yellow Fairy Tail mark was just above her black gloves, a focal point from her light green dress. She also wore dark blue heels as she and Evergreen walked out and into the ballroom, almost ignoring the men, well, Rosana ignoring them while Evergreen seemed to glow at the praise.
She found the boys near a large window and made her way over, getting stopped by Lord Armitage. "Lord Armitage."
"I must thank you, Lady Rosana. Care to dance with me?" He asked.
"Ummm. I've never really danced... So, sorry." She said, bowing a little and trying to walk around him before she felt his hand grab her forearm. "Please, let go.."
"I can teach you how, my dear. It's very simple, really." He said, stepping in front again. "It would be an honor to dance with you."
"Well, I suppose I could learn a simple dance. Very well. One dance." She agreed as he led her to the dance floor. The music began and she looked at their feet, seeing that there was a pattern she could follow after a while and looked back up. "Thank you again for inviting us to this, Lord Armitage. You didn't need to."
"But it was my honor to have esteemed guests of Fairy Tail here. And, must I say, you look simply divine, Lady Rosana."
She blinked and flushed a little. "Thank you. You're not bad yourself."
"Kind, beautiful and honest. A perfect woman. I would be very happy if you would stay here, forever."
"What?" She stopped the dance, her eyes wide.
"Lady Rosana Dreyar, will you become my lady wife and be mine?" He asked, pulling a very expensive-looking diamond from his pocket. "This belonged to my mother and her mother before her. It would make her happy to see it on your hand."
"I'm-I'm sorry, Lord Armitage... But, I can't possibly accept. I hardly know you and, to be honest, I have a home in Fairy Tail... I wouldn't trade my life there for anything." She said, smiling at the mention of her family waiting back at Fairy Tail.
"Wh-What did you say? You refuse me? YOU refuse my love? Oh, no, dear. No one refuses me. NO ONE!" He gripped tighter onto her arm and wrist. "You will marry me and you will leave your guild."
"Please, stop... I'm way too young to be even thinking of getting married!" She said, knowing that was true. She was only eleven, for Mavis' sake. Sure, she was as tall at 5'1", but she was way too young for most things. "I'm only eleven, pervert."
"Age is but a number, my dear. And you will bloom into a lovely woman with me." He said.
"Let me go before I do something mean." She warned, seeing her brother start bristling out of the corner of her eye, knowing he was so close to busting this guy apart. No one has yet dared to even keep touching her for more than Laxus deemed appropriate, which was roughly ten or eleven seconds, depending on his mood.
"Like what, my love?" He asked, coming in for a kiss.
"BROTHER!" She cried, a flash of lightning shoving the man back and standing in front of her was a very pissed off Laxus, to the shock and awe of the guests.
"What is the meaning of that?" Lord Armitage demanded.
"The meaning of that is a warning from me to you to keep your grubby hands off my little sister. She's only eleven, freak. You were lucky I let you dance with her. Not many get that opportunity." He seethed, static flying off his body with those words. "Then you dared to try and kiss said sister? You ran out of luck, boy." He engulfed his right hand in lightning, stepping forward before landing a swift punch on the poor guy. "Remember that, bub." He said, the static ending as he faced his sister and the Thunder Legion. "Let's get outta here before any more creeps try and hit on her."
She couldn't agree more, clinging tightly to him when he picked her up and carried her with one arm, being light for her height. This made her even more sure to make sure to not be naive in matters of love. She reminded herself to always be like Laxus and not care about others save him and, depending on things, the Thunder Legion. It made her realize that there were weak people outside of Fairy Tail. Rosana also made sure to take note that outside the men in Fairy Tail, there were creeps that didn't care for a girl. As they rode back to Magnolia, it cemented in her mind to only look for power from now on, from her family. Once they were back in the guild, she stared at her feet when he sat her down on a table on the upper floor.
"Ya alright?" He asked.
She nodded slowly. "I should've known better... I guess I'm not as strong as I thought..." She hated that she had to admit she wasn't strong to someone who always believed in her, besides Gramps.
"Stop right there, Rosie. You are strong. You just haven't gotten there quite yet. In fact, I think you might become an S-Rank soon enough. Don't forget, no one aside from me, Gramps, Erza, Mira and Gildarts know what you are... And that'll be why you'll be stronger soon." Laxus said. "I hate people putting you in this funk and that's why I need to make a stronger guild to keep you safe."
She looked up at her adoptive brother, seeing his dedication to her, despite not really growing attached to her until three years ago. That's when his 'overprotective brother' side started showing. "Thanks... I'm gonna see if Mira has any more dark drinks left. I'm thirsty after that. I'm glad you are my brother, even if it's not via blood."
"Same. I've grown attached to ya, Rosie, in the short five years since we took ya in." He hugged her before she slid down the banister to land next to that blonde from earlier.
"So, how'd the mission go?" Mirajane asked.
"Well, add another to the list that learned the hard way how protective Laxus is of me. But, I managed to get enough jewel for that accessory." She said as Mira handed her a drink that looked like it had shadows in it, but not. "Who're you?" She asked the blonde. "I remember seeing ya before Laxus and I left."
"I'm Lucy Heartfilia." Lucy said. "I've always wanted to join Fairy Tail for the longest time. Natsu is the one that told me that he was a member." She looked at the pink-haired boy.
"That sounds like Natsu." Shina said, nodding as she approached on the bar to Rosana. "Him and Happy have always been like that. I'm Shina, by the way."
Mira smiled. "So, Rosie, you know that Master's planned another S-trial soon, right? You might be able to finally pass this one."
Lucy blinked. "What?"
"I've failed most of the trials for becoming an S-classed wizard. I've been unlucky with half of them." She took a sip and smiled. "Don't try it, Erza-san."
"Your nose is still stronger than probably Natsu's, Rosie." The Requip mage said, sitting beside her and ordering a cake.
"Mhm."
"So does that mean you're a Dragon Slayer like Natsu?" Lucy questioned.
Rosana nearly fell off her chair, stunned as she stared at the blonde. "W-Well, yeah... It's a secret though. Only a few know, because Natsu'll never let me hear the end of it if he learns... Same thing with the guild."
"Hey, Luce, whatcha doin?" Natsu asked, startling the poor girl.
"Talking to Rosana."
"Isn't she awesome? I mean, with Laxus as her adoptive brother, she's bound to be cool!" He said.
"'Adoptive'? You don't know your real family?" Lucy asked.
Rosana furrowed her brows and rubbed her forehead. "I... Recall... only a figure... wait... two? A... Dragon? Wh..." She placed a hand on the counter and stood up, only to collapse, to worried cries from those nearby. Her mind tried to focus on what the other figure was, but found it difficult to do so as darkness engulfed her.
Whooots~ I'm trying to keep everyone as close as possible to how they're like pre-Fairy Tail War and pre-Tenrou, while trying to show how Rosana and Laxus have bonded as adoptive siblings. She's very, very close to Laxus, well, obviously, since he is her brother-figure, and is trying to prove she's strong, too.
As for her passing out at the end, it is something that happens to her whenever she tries too hard to try and remember her past. It's only happened twice now and that's why everyone was worried. Also, she has a 'unique' ability which is going to be shown in the next chapter. It's not a new magic, but something only she is able to do, to her knowledge.
~~Skittles~~