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)
New Threat!
"It's... about Laxus..."
Nina's eyes went wide as she tipped back, making Sting support her, her mind unable to think of anything bad happening to her adoptive brother as she looked to the She-Demon, who only looked to the ground, confirming her fear before she spoke. "W-What about him, Mira... Is he okay? Please, is he okay?"
Makarov appeared at that, looking at her. "It's.. best you come with to hear what Porlyusica has to say..." He said, leading them to the infirmary, where not only Laxus, but the Thunder Legion lay, with Yajima. His personality shifted to concern. "What happened to them?! Whatever it is, tell me you can fix it!"
"T-They'll be okay, right?" Nina asked, immediately went to Laxus's side, shaking in disbelief as she listened to the healer of Fairy Tail. What the lady said shook her to the core.
"They've been heavily exposed to Bane Particles. I'll do what I can, but far smaller exposures than theirs have proven lethal in the past. Recovery is possible, but not guaranteed or even likely." Porlyusica explained, looking to Laxus. "Laxus's case is many times worse than the rest. It's a miracle he's lasted this long."
Nina shook as she let her blood brother pull her into a side hug, knowing what that really meant and letting him try and soothe her as they listened, Sting taking her hand gently. There was no way that the man she had been adopted by would give up, yet, she felt her entire being grow cold. She glanced to see the stunned looks and worry on everyone else's face right before she looked to Freed.
"I-Is that... L-Lady Rose?" Freed's weak voice asked as she bolted to his side.
"Freed... Yeah... It's me... Relax, okay?"
"Be proud of him... Laxus... saved the whole town..." He said, fighting for breath as he spoke. "Mist... Mist everywhere... Master..." He looked beside Nina to see him there. "Would've killed us all... If he hadn't.."
Nina smiled gently. "Rest up, Freed, tell us later, okay? You were amazing."
"So much poison... And Laxus breathed all of it in... So it wouldn't reach the town." Freed explained as Nina went back to Laxus's side when a wave made him twitch in pain.
She teared up as she saw him so in pain, backing into her blood brother's arms, unable to look away from the sight of probably the best person she knew, next to Rogue and Sting, laying in a bed, fighting for his life. "Lax..." She whispered, her heart tearing at the pain as not even the news that the village was safe soothed the hurt, since she caught the scent of Freed's happy tears, something he never did: cried.
Staring at Laxus, she and Mira were the only ones left as she let the bartender hold her tight. "Jigs up. Freed told on you. Rest up, ya hero..." Mira said softly before the two left and Nina mechanically went to Rogue's side.
She looked to see Sting talking to Orga about something as she looked to Yukino and Rogue, hoping they'd have some information. "W..Wha.."
Rogue smiled softly. "He's telling Orga and the rest of Sabertooth to get prepared for war... We're going to help any way we can... He talked to Makarov about joining forces, which shocked the old man, but, he accepted it."
She nodded. "That sounds like Grampa..." When Sting ended, she rushed into his arms.
"We're good to go. The rest will be here in a matter of hours... I've told them all we know and they want to help..." He soothed his girlfriend and chuckled lightly. "Never thought I'd see the day where Fairies and Tigers were united."
Nina smiled. "Thank you, Sting..."
He gave her his smile. "Don't mention it. We all know that Fairy Tail is your home and we want to keep it that way. If these bastards think they can get away with making you cry, they'll have to deal with not only Fairy Tail, but Sabertooth as well." He vowed before he watched as it took three people to hold Natsu down. "Is he always that loud?"
She nodded softly. "Especially when it comes to his family... He wants revenge... And I do too..." Both her fists tightened as she grew angry. "They... will pay... And I will personally take down the one who hurt Laxus... They will regret it.."
Rogue nodded as he watched her anger grow, placing a hand on her. "Save it, Lita... We'll be right there for you..."
At the name Skiadrium gave her, she sighed and loosened her fists before she saw the others getting prepared for war, the remains of Sabertooth entering and heading their way. "Thanks, guys..."
Orga smirked. "Gotta get some payback. When Sting mentioned how sad you were at Laxus's condition, we all got pissed off."
Rufus nodded. "We'll give our all to help."
She hugged the two before she listened to the medic explain that she needed a sample of skin or blood to make an antidote. Her fists tightened before she stretched her arms, needing to be loose for the upcoming battle. Standing between Natsu and Sting, she looked up at her adoptive grandfather.
"Today we go to war, but not alone! We have Sabertooth adding to our strength! Our foe is a pillar of the Baram Alliance, as strong as Grimoire Hearts and the Oracion Seis. They should have learned from their allies mistakes! With the power of the two strongest guilds combined, by the time our work is done, they will look back on this day and rue it! For this is the day they made an enemy of not only Fairy Tail, but also Sabertooth!" He nodded to Nina as she got up, letting her take over.
"They've attacked the wrong people... My adoptive brother and family of the Thunder Legion. My pain is shared by everyone here. The blood they drew is our blood..." She tightened her eyes before opening them with tears swimming in them. "Now, the blood not shed can boil and the pain can be fed to our burning rage! Don't fight just for justice.. But for the thunder inside each and everyone of us! We can and will destroy these monsters. Sabertooth and Fairy Tail both will beat them!" She said, getting them all to agree with cheers and shouts as she looked to the man that brought her into his life. "We can do it, Grampa... Right?"
He nodded. "Indeed. We'll make them pay big time." He looked over the commotion and smiled. "You have done so much since Gildarts found you. You've brought two enemy guilds together... I'm grateful I took you into my family, Nina."
Hearing that, she nodded. "Same... I feel like there is a big change coming."
"Mhm. Also, I need to talk to you with that boy of yours... Nothing terrible, I assure you." He stated as he waved Sting over, making her tilt her head in confusion.
"Huh?" She asked as he joined them before the two were led into the study where Makarov spent most of his time. "Something wrong, Grampa?"
"I had an idea pop into my mind. After the war on Tartaros, that there'd be a merge of guilds... That way, you'll have both families together." He said, looking at the two. "That's only if you wouldn't mind dealing with those in Fairy Tail, young man."
Sting blinked and smirked. "For Nina, I'd face hell ten times over to make her happy."
Nina, however, was confused. "But... What about Master Mavis? And the other founding guildmasters?"
Mavis appeared and grinned. "I like the idea! A bigger family and more bonds to grow and nurture. After all, that's the reason I created Fairy Tail. It's made to be a loving and strong family. I've noticed myself how you feel at home in both Fairy Tail and Sabertooth." She went over to Sting. "Besides, it would be amazing to have a few more Dragon Slayers to the name."
Sting quirked an eyebrow, clearly lost. "Uhh? What?" That was before he saw the first Guildmaster of Fairy Tail beaming at him. "The hells?"
"This is the founding master of Fairy Tail, Mavis Vermillion." Nina said, giggling before facing her adoptive grandfather. "I'd like it, but I don't know about the others. It's still very tender between the two."
"By the sounds of it, dear, they're gettin along just fine." Sting said, smirking.
She then took a moment to listen, hearing the joy from both guilds and it made her smile and nod. "Right... So, what'll we call the said new guild?"
Makarov smirked at Sting. "He had a good idea."
"It was a random thing, gramps, seriously." Looking at Nina, he rubbed his head. "I was thinking of like Fairy Tooth.."
Nina bit her lip to prevent laughing. "How about SaberTail?"
"That sounds ten times better." Sting said, Makarov nodding before the old man came over and patted Nina's head.
"Huh?"
"You'd make a great master. You have the same heart as you did when you came."
She smiled softly. "I was raised with it, remember? It helped that I had no clue who I was before." The three walked back down to have Natsu grin at her. "I don't trust that grin, Natsu..." She said slowly.
"I was thinking. Seein ya walk down those stairs reminds me of when ya first came to Fairy Tail!" He said. "You've been here for every war we've faced and it's like your our lucky charm!"
Nina flushed and smiled. "I wouldn't call it luck. We Dragon Slayers just don't know how to stay down." She was then put in a team with Gray, Juvia and Sting to hunt down a former council member, Lector and Shina coming along for the ride. Luckily, they could travel on foot to the destination and it made it easier on the stomachs of the two Dragon Slayers.
Juvia smiled at her as they walked. "I doubt I've seen you this happy since joining."
"You're one to talk, Juv. You and I are overdue for a good long girl talk!"
"R-Really? I would like that." She smiled.
Nina glanced back at Sting and Gray, both were arguing about something, which she learned was normal for guys to do when girls were involved. Sighing, she looked to the sky and wondered how this would turn out.
So, I'll be flashforwarding to parts that caught my attention in the manga, so SPOILERS in the next few chapters. If you haven't read the manga and don't want spoilers, turn back. Otherwise, you're in for a treat~
~~Kiwi~~