A/N: Hey guys, sorry I took a while doing this chapter but I think is the longest one I have written. Also, I wanted to thank you all for your support. It helps me keep motivated. As I said before every like, reblog or comment is very appreciated. PS. I’m doing my best to get better in details.
Anime: Fairy Tail
Couple: Gajevy
Rated: T
Status: On going
Summary : Tired of being “the damsel in distress”, Levy left the guild without telling anyone except Master Makarov. She spent three years far away from Magnolia learning new spells to improve her skills. But finally, is time to return home. What’s that strange magic she learned?
The next day, the solid script mage decided to moved back to Fairy Hills even though Lily tried to convinced her to stay.
Levy stopped in front of the Fairy Hills door and sighed. Please don’t be scare girls… she thought worriedly. She stretched her hand and hold the doorknob.
“Levy is here!” She heard Wendy’s excited voice on the other side of the door. Huh? Wendy…is happy?
In that moment, the door was opened abruptly by no other than Erza. The sudden movement made Levy lose her balance but the red-headed woman held her.
“E-Erza…” Levy stuttered nervously.
Erza smiled and little tear showed up on her left eye. “We have been waiting for you.” With that said Titania hugged her childhood friend.
Levy hugged her back. “B-but…I -”
“Silence.” Erza interrupted her. “Don’t be afraid. If you need magic, take mine as well.”
“Thank you.”
“Levy, is Gajeel feeling better?” Wendy asked worriedly. She knew about the accident and Pantherlily summoned her to heal him.
Levy separated from the hug and turn to Wendy’s direction. “Of course, he is. You are an amazing mage.” Levy placed her right palm on the dragonslayer’s head. “Thank you for taking care of him.”
Days have passed since she moved back to Fairy Hills but now the blue haired woman was determined to finished a job. She walked through the city and reached Gajeel’s house.
“Knock! Knock!”
Gajeel recognized her scent and opened the door. “Ya missed me?” He teased.
“I need the book.” Levy ignored his comment and entered.
Lily and Gajeel looked confused at each other confused and followed her.
“Don’t ya remember the black-haired chick run away with it?” The dragonslayer said in frustration. Probably not because you fainted. Gajeel thought.
Levy was dead serious. “I need to get it back.” She sat in couch.
Levy is so insistent. “May I ask, why? The exceed spoke up.
“First, to finish the job. And second,” She sighed. “is because that book was written by one of my ancestors.” She got up and looked at the window.
“What?” Lily said.
“How do ya know that?” Gajeel was now curious.
Levy looked at them. “I went to see Yasu.”
“Fancy pants?” Gajeel said a little irritated about the confession. Why would she do that?
The exceed noticed the change of aura in his partner and asked Levy. “When was that?”
“Remember the day Master came?”
The exceed placed a paw in his jaw. “Yeah, I remember now. You were missing for a few hours.”
Gajeel was now confused. He didn’t remember Levy not being at his side that day. “When the hell that happened? Where was I?”
“Right here, Gajeel. You felt dizzy because of the blood lost and we summoned Porlyushka and Wendy to help you with the wound. You felt asleep as soon as she started using her magic.”
“That old hag drugged me.”
“When I went to Onibus town, Yasu told me some more details that finished the puzzle.”
“What did he told you?” The exceed asked Levy.
Flashback
After the conversation with Master Makarov, Levy rushed to the train station and bought the first tickets to Onibus Town. She needed some answers.
“Levy-chan?” Yasu wasn’t expecting her.
Levy laughed nervously. “Hey Yasu.”
“Please come in.” He took her hand and lead her in.
“Thanks.” Levy blushed.
“How are you feeling my lady?” Yasu ruffled her hair.
“Better.” Levy looked away shyly. “I wanted to apologize, it was my fault we couldn’t complete the job.”
Yasu smiled and place his finger under her chin and make her look at him. “It wasn’t your fault. They are a tough dark guild, I’ve been trying to defeat them. “
“Why would you do that?” She asked him.
Yasu’s face turned serious. He let go of Levy and sat in front of her again. “They are after us.” He confessed.
Levy was confused. “Us? What do you mean by that? Why would they do that?”
End of Flashback
“According to what Yasu told me that day and my research, our families were bonded by a marriage. Both of our families mastered Solid Script Magic. My ancestor and his wife wrote the book with some spells that only the Toshiro family knew.” Levy explained.
“Does that mean Sir Yasu is related to you?” Pantherlily asked her.
“In some way. That’s why I didn’t absorb his magic when we touched.”
“That makes sense.” The exceed stated. Then looked at Gajeel sideway and continued. “Also, I wanted to ask. Would you continue that bond, Levy?”
Levy’s face turned red.
”Ah Shadap Lil’” Gajeel said with a tone of jealousy.
Levy changed the humor. “Yasu knows where their headquarters are.”
“At least he’s useful.” Gajeel said irritated.
Levy got up and turned around. Her back now facing Gajeel and Lily. “We are going to their guild. I need to accomplished mom’s wish. I won’t let them use our magic, our culture to do such horrible things. My whole family die because of them.”
Gajeel smirked. “Count on me, Shorty.”
“I didn’t expect this to happened.”Gajeel said irritated and jerked a thumb back at Yasu. “Was it really necessary to bring this guy along? He could just have told us the location.” He said irritated.
“Are you jealous already?” Lily mocked him.
“I’m not!” Gajeel said as fast as he could. “Also Lil’ can I ask ya something?” This caught the exceed’s attention.
Lily looked at Gajeel and noticed his face expression changed. “What’s bothering you?”
“Nevermind.” Gajeel mumbled under his breath and walked faster, leaving Lily behind.
You finally realized what she means to you. Lily thought as he saw the dragonslayer walked away.
Meanwhile, the dark guild Master and one of his elites was watching the team movements through a lacrima.
“Those fools thought they were going to enter our headquarters without us noticing their presence.” Katsumi said. “I already sense her.”
In that exact moment an exhausted red-haired woman entered the meeting room. “I already neutralized all our traps.” She said between pants.
Katsumi gave the women a death glare. “Why would you do that Sachiko?!”
“Master ordered me.” She explained.
The guild master watched carefully every move but he smirked as soon as Levy appeared. She’s the girl. “Tomorrow we’ll send our mages to attacked them. They won’t show mercy! I want them weak by the time they get here.”
Levy turned to her teammates. “That’s it for today. It’s already midnight and we need to get some rest.”
“We are not that far from the guild.” Yasu said.
“That’s good to know.” She replied.
The group created a campfire and put some tents in the forest. Gajeel went missing since he finished putting up his tent and Yasu and Lily offered to get more firewood.
Levy looked at the fire and remembered the day of the job. I was so useless…I let her get away with the book.
Gajeel appeared behind Levy. “Oi!” Levy jumped and looked at him.
Gajeel stretched his arm and offered her his hand.“Come ‘ere, Shorty”
“Huh?” He held her hand. “Where are we going?”She let him lead her to some part of the forest.
“You’ll see.” They continued walking through the forest and stopped when they reached their destination
Levy was amazed. “A waterfall?” The water was crystal clear.
“I thought ya might need some time to be alone.” Gajeel loose his grip.
“Thank you, Gajeel” She smiled at him.
He turned around and started walking away. “I’ll leave ya alone. I won’t be too far, just scream if ya need me. Gi hi”
“No” Gajeel stopped and looked at her over the shoulder. “I mean, stay with me. Just, don’t look.”
Her petition made his cheek turned a slight red. “‘kay”. He held his hair in a high pony tail and undressed himself. Only leaving his trunks on and sat in the calming cold water. As for Levy, she let her long hair down and stayed only with her underwear. She placed nervously all her hair to her right shoulder, sat behind him and started untangling her blue mane.
“Ya know, I used to come here a lot back when I was in…” Gajeel started talking but stopped when he realized what he was going to say. He couldn’t say it, saying such name brought him pain. Levy knew what he meant by that silence. “It was the only time I could be myself.” Gajeel continued.
She tried to ease his uneasiness. “It makes sense. This is relaxing.” She moved a little backward and their backs touched. “Gajeel.” Levy said.
“Hmm”
Levy looked over the shoulder. “Would you close your eyes?”
“What for?” He asked her.
“Just do it. Please.” She said quietly.
“Fine” He gave in to her petition and close his eyes. What she’s up to?
Levy giggled. “Do you trust me?”
“What kind of question is that?” He opened partially his left eye.
Levy turned around and hugged him. “Thank you, for everything.” She felt him tensed up for a moment.
He relaxed, closed his eye once again and smiled. Gajeel’s cheeks were now with a visible blush. “It’s nothing.” He answered her but silent sat between them when he heard she got out of the water. “What are ya doi-” He started talking but Levy cut him.
“Don’t open your eyes.” She said as she undressed completely and submerged again in the water but this time she kneeled in front of him.
“What are ya up t-?” He stopped talking when he felt her took his hand and placed it in her cheek. Levy leaned forward, pressed her forehead against his and let out a sigh.
Gajeel felt their closeness and his breath stopped for a few seconds. “Lev’” He murmured. Levy traced his hand down her neck until it rested in her chest. She’s tryin’ ta kill me. Gajeel blushed more as he noticed she was naked. He didn’t have to opened his eyes to know that.
“Do you feel that?” Levy said referring to her heartbeat and hid a chuckle at his blush.
Gajeel swallowed. “Yeah…” His voice sounded more like a whisper, it was soft. Levy slowly leaned forward and closed the inches between them. He felt her pressed her lips against his. The sudden touch send shiver down to his spine but he didn’t waste time. Gajeel let his hand reached her waist and the back of her neck to deepened the kiss. I thank you for being in my life. He thought. Levy’s arms circled around his neck making even more contact between their bodies. This kiss was more passionate. Gajeel opened his eyes and cupped her cheek in his hand. He kissed her tenderly and proceed to brushed his lips in her jaw and neck leaving little kisses all the way to her collarbone. His movements made her moaned quietly but Gajeel heard the melody.
Levy hugged him tightly. “I love you, Gajeel” Levy whispered in his ear.
This is love, huh?
He thought. Gajeel couldn’t hold back any longer and started kissing her again. As the hours passed the beautiful night sky witness the love between the couple in the waterfall. Levy could hear his grunts of pleasure and Gajeel felt in love with her moans. That night, the nature felt the heat of their bodies. Gajeel felt his heart bursting out of his chest.
You’re mine, Levy.
He thought as he kissed her gently on the forehead.
The sun rays began to light the morning, bringing a warm air into the forest. The team woke up, gather everything and continue their way.
“Well, well, look what do we have here.” Yasu heard and tilt his head slightly to follow the source of the voice. In a blink of an eye a group of mages appeared before them.
They were surrounded. Pantherlily shift to his battle mode and smirked. “Ready?”
“READY!” The group shouted in unison.
Yasu ran to the group on the right. “SOLID SCRIPT: FIRE!”
“IRON DRAGON’S SWORD!” Gajeel attack the ones in front of them.
Levy grinned. The ones behind us are mine. “FALCON HEAVENWARD!” She attacked them in a flash. Gajeel looked at her knowing she just used Jet’s magic, but continue in his fight. “SOLID SCRIPT: STONE!” Levy attacked the mages that managed to dodge her first attack.
Lily used his amazing skills with swords against the group left for him. “IRON DRAGON’S ROAR!” The exceed heard his partner on the other side of the field. He looked at Gajeel and notice that more mages were entering the battle. An ambush?! How they knew we were coming?!? Levy made sure to write some runes of protection. Could it be that one of them is a script mage and neutralized her magic?
“SOLID SCRIPT: STORM!” Yasu attacked some mages that were trying to attack Lily from his back. “You okay?” Yasu asked and Lily nodded.
More mages?! “CHAIN PLANT!” Levy trapped some but they kept appearing. Something clicked in her insides. Not now. Levy thought she was about to go blank again but it didn’t happen. What was that? She thought. “KNUCKLE PLANT! SOLID SCRIPT: BULLET!” She ignored the feeling and continued her attacks to the upcoming mages. I need more strength. She thought as her skin was covered in iron scales.
“Now we’re talking!” One of the mage shouted and ran towards her. “RAGING BOLT!” A big bolt of lightning descended upon Levy. “AHHH” She screamed in pain.
“IRON DRAGON’S CLUB” She hit the enemy so hard he was send backwards. Gajeel looked at the scene. Levy was using multiple attacks of different magics and he remembered something.
Flashback
Levy nodded and looked directly at Gajeel's red eyes. "I'm dying." She whispered.
This took Gajeel by surprised and he acted without noticing. He shook his head and placed both of his hands in her cheeks. "Oi! Oi! Oi! What are ya' saying?" He sounded desperate.
She placed one of her hands in his and continued. "If I use this magic for a long period of time, my life span, is shortened by long strides."
End of Flashback
“WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YER DOIN’?!” Gajeel yelled at her. But Levy decided not to look at him.
“GAJEEL, LOOK OUT!” Yasu’s words were heard. The dragonslayer dodged the enemy’s attack. “I’m not thankin’ ya for this, Fancy Pants.” He punched the enemy. “Gi hi”. His grinned vanished as he saw more mages coming towards them. “WHY THE HELL THIS BASTARDS KEEP COMING!?!
“We need to go forward. Keep fighting until we reach the guild.” Yasu said.
They kept fighting for over an hour. Levy kept using both of her magics. As the group lead forward they kept attacking the mages, but the more they get closer to the guild the more Pantherlily and Gajeel’s magic weaken.
Gajeel knew he was getting exhausted and Lily was in the same position. “What the fuck is wrong with us?!”
“Looks like they neutralized our magic.” Pantherlily explained. They looked at Levy and Yasu, they were tired but their magic was still strong.
Fuck, I’m not giving up. Gajeel sighed. “IRON DRAGON’S ROAR! Gajeel loosed balanced but Yasu held him.
“You should stay aside.” Yasu suggested. He noticed the loss of strength and magic from Gajeel and Lily.
“Like hell I’m doin’ that!’” Yasu smiled at his response.
“I thought so. Just stay strong, we are almost there.” The moment Yasu finished his sentence, Lily transformed to his chibi form. “Darn it.” Gajeel heard the exceed said.
“We’re here.” Levy said as she knocked out the last mage. Her skin turned to normal and she helped Gajeel.
The group entered the guild and they were greeted by serious voice.
“You’re here.” Levy heard someone say and follow the voice. The man was with two women at his sides but the group only saw their shadow. It was so dark inside.
The three figures walked to the light. Reveling the faces of those who were waiting for them.
“Sachiko?! What are you doing?!” Yasu shouted.
Lily focused on the other woman. “Gajeel, isn’t she-”
“Yes” Gajeel cut him.
“Little fairy is still alive. How sweet.” Katsumi said sarcastically.
“SHUT THE FUCK UP!” Gajeel shouted.
Katsumi looked at the dragonslayer who was barely in his feet. “You’re not looking so tough now, Kurogane” She laughed.
“Katsumi stopped this.” The room fell in silent. The presence of the guild master gave everyone shivers.
“Do you feel that? So much dark magic is irradiating from him.” Lily said to Gajeel.
I don’t have a good feeling. Gajeel thought and looked at the girl who was helping him. Levy…
“Let’s end this at once.” Katsumi said and moved forward.
The guild master stretched his arm. “Don’t interfere.”
“Yes sir.” She returned to his side.
“Sachiko, neutralized their magic completely.” He ordered.
The red-headed woman created a lacrima out of nowhere and it started to absorb the little magic Gajeel had in reserved. This time Yasu and Levy started to feel the effects of it.
Levy looked at Yasu and he nodded. “SOLID SCRIPT: GUARD!” Levy yelled.
“SOLID SCRIPT ADDITION: ANTI-MAGIC MIRROR!” The barrier combined.
“Your same magic unison won’t have any effect on me.”
“I know that.” Levy said. Gajeel noticed she was out of the barrier.
“Levy-chan this is not what I thought you were going to do.” Yasu punched the mirror-like barrier.
“Turning your back on your own comrades. That’s lovely.” The guild master smirked. “Stay back.” He ordered Katsumi and Sachiko.
“Darkness Cage” He whispered and locked himself with Levy.
“AHH!” Levy screamed. She felt how something inside was burning. “S-Solid S-Script-” She tried to cast something but couldn’t use her magic. “That’s cheating.” She said to the man.
“I actually sealed your Script magic. That leaves you no choice but to use the ancient magic.”
“LEVY, DON’T!” She heard Gajeel say. She looked at him and smiled. “I’ll be fine.”
Levy ran to the man before her. “IRON DRAGON’S ROAR!” He dodged the attacked.
“EVIL EXPLOSION!” The guild master casted the spell.
“ADAMANTINE BARRIER!” Levy said.
“Erza’s magic?! When did she…” Gajeel was confused.
“She must have absorbed it when she went back to Fairy Hills.” Lily stated.
“DARK ENVELOPING CLAW” The dark magic surrounded Levy and broke her shield. “Ahh!”
“FLIGHT ARMOR! SONIC CLAW!”
The man extended his hands forward. “DARKNESS STREAM” A lot of dark hands appeared and reached Levy, the armor vanished. Some hands punched her, squeeze her and throw her to the ground.
“She can’t even take a breath and she was bruised from the battle with the other mages.”
“Gajeel look, the runes are appearing again.” Lily said.
No. Gajeel thought.
Flashback
Gajeel rubbed the back of his neck. "Side effects?" His voice sounded more worried than expected.
"At first, I didn't understand anything, but it didn't took me too long to figure out why the runes appeared or what they say." Gajeel listened to her carefully. "They are a warning."
End of Flashback
Gajeel started punching the barrier. “I NEED TO GET OUT NOW!”
“You can’t Gajeel. You can’t use magic here and you don’t have the strength to break it.” Yasu tried to calm Gajeel’s action.
“Looks like your friend is trying to interfere.” The guild master told Levy and she looked back at the group. She knew she was now covered in runes but she won’t let them get hurt.
“What if I annihilate them first. DARK BLADES!” Levy runned in front of the barrier.
“PROTECTION MAGIC!” She shouted this with her eyes shut.
I knew you were stupid and that exact action was the one I was waiting for. You must be weak by now. The man smirked.
Levy opened her eyes. She felt them wet. Blood was falling from them. She looked at the blades that disappeared in thin air. Huh?
“Her eyes…” Gajeel, Lily and Yasu said in unison.
“NOW PERISH! INSTANS MORTEM” The guild master extended his hand forward and the spell took form of an arrow and pierced Levy’s heart.
“LEVY, NO!” Gajeel screamed desperate.
Back at the guild, Makarov was sitting in the bar next to Mirajane. I hope you are all fine, my children. You’re going to face a difficult enemy. But his thoughts were cut when he heard something.
“Ughh!” Both Shadow Gear members fell on their knees hyperventilating.
“Jet! Droy!” Lucy shouted and rushed to them.
“Are you guys alright?” Natsu asked worriedly.
Wendy made her way through Natsu and Lucy and kneeled down. “I can help.” She started using her magic.
Jet gripped his chest. “I just felt like my heart has being ripped”
“I felt that too” Droy said painfully.
“Could it be that something happened to Levy? Jet thought
Droy looked at him worriedly and said. “Levy…”
“NOOOOO!” Gajeel screamed as tears starting falling. Blood was spilled to the barrier and Gajeel saw as Levy’s body fell to the floor.
“What an exquisite victory. Little McGarden just vanished.” The guild master shouted in excitement.
Levy-chan is… Yasu thought. He couldn’t say it, He was already crying.
“It can’t be.” Lily said with tears in his eyes.
The man stood in front of the barrier and watched Gajeel sobbing. “From a man who had bloodlust to a weak and pathetic Fairy Tail mage.” He turned around and walked away. “Katsumi take her body to the dungeon. We still need it to extract the ancient magic.”
Katsumi nodded. “Yes Sir”
“DON’T YOU DARE TOUCH HER!” Gajeel screamed angrily. His voice showed how hurt he was.
She chuckled. “Watch me, pretty boy” Katsumi said as she lifted Levy’s lifeless body.
In the exact moment Levy’s body was lifted , Yasu felt how the barrier started to lose its strength. The magic of the barrier has weakened, because she’s no longer with us… Yasu looked down. He remembered that the same thing happened when his dad died.
“You…” Gajeel clenched his fist. “You stole her life right in front of me…” Magic power started surging from him.
Lily looked at him. They don’t know what they are awaking… The exceed thought. He knew Gajeel won’t stop until someone was dead. “Gajeel, calm down, we’ll find a way to help Levy.”
The guild master laughed maniacally. “Help her? Don’t make me laugh. The last McGarden is dead.”
“You shouldn’t have done that…” His eyes were shadowed by his hair. His skin now turning steel.
“Gajeel don’t-” Yasu tried to stopped him.
“I’LL MAKE YOU PAY FOR THAT!” Gajeel broke the glass and head towards the guild master.
A/N: I’m sorry for the delayed but here I leave more Gajevy drama for all of you. Special thanks to @ranunculus-fox for helping me. BTW. I think I should change the genres of this fanfic XD Which ones would you think it will suit more the fic? Also, Sorry if I make Makarov a little out of character.
Anime: Fairy Tail
Couple: Gajevy
Rated: T
Status: On going
Summary : Tired of being “the damsel in distress”, Levy left the guild without telling anyone except Master Makarov. She spent three years far away from Magnolia learning new spells to improve her skills. But finally, is time to return home. What’s that strange magic she learned?
The kiss was delicate, but brought warm feelings to both of them. Levy’s soft and warm lips responded to Gajeel’s actions. He didn’t know what exactly happened and why he acted that way but he was sure that he tasted a salty tear in her lips. This new feeling made Gajeel feel different. Why are we doin’ this? Gajeel thought as he opened partially his eyes and saw every little detail in her face. Her eyes were shut and some trails of tears were visible in her delicate skin. He admired every detailed and closed his eyes again. Gajeel held Levy by the shoulder and deepened the kiss.
Levy groaned and pulled apart abruptly. “I-I’m so sorry. I-We shouldn’t...” She got up of the couch but stopped in her tracks. She looked down and noticed that Gajeel was holding her left arm.
“Where ya’ think you’re going?” He looked at her intensely.
Levy looked away and said. “It’s not your obligation to help me Gajeel…” She sighed. “You don’t have to feel sorry for me.”
Gajeel tilt his head to the right and looked at her confused. “What the hell are ya’ babblin’ about?”
Levy looked directly to his crimson red eyes. “You don’t have to do any of this.”
“What exactly?”
“I know what are you doing, Gajeel.” She released her arm from his grip. “You don’t have to pretend you have feelings for me.”
His eyes widened. Feelings? ... For Levy? He thought as he got up of the couch. “Oi! Stop acting like a stubborn child.” Gajeel held her again but this time by the shoulders.
Why…Levy thought. Her hazel eyes filled with sadness. “Just stop it already!” She shouted. The black and purple mist started emerging once again and her eyes color disappeared.
Gajeel noticed this in a blink of an eye and shook her. “GET A HOLD OF YOURSELF!” Levy placed a hand in his abdomen gently. “What the-” Gajeel looked down at the touch but didn’t expect what happened next.
Levy’s hand turned to an iron sword and pierced him. “AAGHH!” Gajeel screamed and coughed some blood.
Pantherlily heard the disturbing noise and went downstairs. What he saw made him stay still. He couldn’t believe it.“GAJEEL!” The exceed shouted.
Gajeel looked at Lily transforming in his battle mode. “We have to stop her.” Gajeel heard him say as Lily drew his sword out and activated his aera, going towards Levy.
“NO! LILY! DON’T!” Gajeel shouted to the exceed but Pantherlily throw himself at Levy. Holding her down on the ground with his sword in her neck, Lily looked directly to her white eyes.
Gajeel could finally breathe since the sword was out of his body but he still coughed blood to the floor. He placed a hand in the injury and placed pressure to stop the bleeding.
A furious Pantherlily, yelled at Levy: “STOP THIS AT ONCE! THIS IS NOT WHO YOU ARE!” Levy’s eyes returned to normal.
“I’m so sorry, Lily” She looked at the exceed and placed both hands on the sword trying to break free. “I didn’t mean to.” She stopped talking when she saw her hand covered in blood.
“Are you alright?” Lily asked as he got off of her. She nodded.
The events ran in a matter of seconds in her memory. Gajeel…She whispered. She looked at him “Gajeel!” She rushed to his side.
The exceed flew to them. “Let me help you.” He held Gajeel and went upstairs.
“Please, place him on the bed.” Levy ordered Lily and he did what he was told.
Levy held a cloth and a recipient with water in it. She soaked the cloth and squeezed it to remove the excess water. She lifted Gajeel’s shirt and placed the cloth in the bleeding wound.
“Don’t worry too much about this, Shorty. It was just a pinch.” Gajeel tried to erase the look of guiltiness in her eyes.
“The magic felt threatened. That’s why I attacked you.” Levy said to him as she kept cleaning the wound. Gajeel was feeling a little tired so he closed his eyes. “This may require a few stitches.” Levy looked at him but was surprised at how peaceful and relaxed his face looked when he sleeps.
She was able to work with the stitches and heard Gajeel groaned. “I’m sorry for that.” She murmured, knowing he couldn’t hear it because he was already asleep. For the final treatment she placed a gauze pad over the wound and some bandages around his abdomen. That’s it. She sighed. That’s the least I can do.
Lily was at Gajeel’s feet curled and already snoring. She looked at them and smiled. I guess I should be doing the same. She placed her arms on the edge of his bed and rested her head in them, falling to sleep slowly.
The next day, Lily woke up and looked around the room. He noticed that Levy was working on some runes in the bedroom.
“May I ask, what are you doing?” Lily asked vaguely, still a little sleepy.
“Oh,” She jumped. “Good morning Lily. I already make some coffee downstairs if you want.” She smiled at the small exceed.
Pantherlily got close to the runes. “What are they for?”
“I’m taking some precautions. When I finished I won’t be able to use any kind of magic in here or in the house at all. That would control both types of magic I possessed.” She explained to Lily. “I don’t want to hurt any of you.”
“Will that affect Gajeel’s and mines too?” Lily asked.
“Oh no, it’s just me. In case you need to unlock the runes, this will tell you what to do.” She bent down and gave Lily a paper with instructions.
“I’ll lend you my pen as soon as I finished.” She looked at Gajeel. “I hope he gets well soon.”
“I thought you knew him fairly well to know that he’ll be just fine.” Pantherlily activated his aera. “He will have a special recovery since you were the one treating him.” He mocked her and left the room.
“LILY!” Screamed a flushed Levy. She finished her masterpiece and just like that her pen fell to the floor and she stopped sensing her magic. She picked up the pen and placed it in Gajeel’s drawer. Am I supposed to feel this dizzy?
Meanwhile in Oak Town, a dark guild was hidden in the deepest and darkest part of the forest. The Master is a cruel and despicable human being. He was wearing black shirt and pants with a dark green cape. His long black hair was tied in a low side pony tail. The hoodie covered his face but his sharp teeths didn’t go unnoticed.
“Well, Katsumi, I gotta admit you did an excellent job with those Fairy Tail mages. Now tell me, it was her. Right?” The guild master ask to the black haired woman that fought against Team Gajeel in their mission in Onibus Town.
The woman nodded and continued. “Indeed. Even though the maid told me her characteristics, it was obvious to figure it out since the magic power was overwhelming.”
“What about the book?” He grinned.
“Here it is Master.” Katsumi walked towards him and gave him the “Solid Script Magic Book”.
He turned his gaze to the red-headed women on his left. “Tell me more about her, Sachiko.”
“It seems Miss Levy is having a hard time trying to control the magic. And for what I heard, she already did a number with her teammates in one of the jobs she took when she got back to Magnolia.” The woman answered.
He smiled. Perfect. “According to what are you saying it seems the ancient magic is already taken over her. That’s great. We need to keep targeting her. That’s the only way we can have her and obtain the magic power Hana locked in that cave. If only she knew her stupid little granddaughter increased its strength.” The master laughed.
Katsumi turned to the Sachiko and asked. “Did Yasu notice something suspicious?”
“That’s actually a good question. Did he notice his beloved and loyal maid helped the enemy?”
The read-headed woman answered. “No Sir. I told him I was going to meet my family.” She looked to the ground. I’m sorry I betrayed you Master Toshiro, but this is the only way to get revenge on the McGarden family. I won’t forget that Hana took my parents life’s in the battle with the town.
“That fool didn’t even noticed that you were a spy these whole time. Hahahahaha!” He laughed maniacally. “Well, then I think is time you teach me “Instans Mortem”, Sachiko.”
“Ok Sir” She nodded.
“Now then, let’s get to the second part of the plan.” The Master said, taking off the hoodie revealing his piercing red eyes.
“You must remember that little McGarden is with Gajeel, and he is a tough opponent. I had a rough time dealing with him.” Said Katsumi.
“The former mage of Phantom Lord?” The guild master asked. Katsumi and Sachiko nodded. “If that’s the case,” He intertwined his fingers in front of his face. “Then we should eliminate him first.” An evil laugh was heard in the whole dark forest.
Gajeel woke up and looked to his side. He saw Levy sleeping at his side. “Lev’”
Levy heard his raspy voice and woke up instantly. “What happened? Are you alright?” She asked worriedly.
Gajeel chuckled. “Ya! I’m fine.” He smiled. “ Come ‘ere.” He told her blatantly. Levy’s face turned red. “Relax, I’m not gonna eat ya.” Gajeel mocked her. “Unless you want me to.”
Levy wasn’t expecting such request. “Gajeel!” Her face turned redder. “Ummm…I-I know but-” She stuttered.
“It’s not like we haven’t sleep on the same bed.” He teased her.
Flashback
Gajeel felt her hand on his firm chest, applying a little pressure to it to push him down gently. He held his breath.
Leaving her hand there, she snuggled her head to his shoulder to hide her blush and said: “I want to rest a little.” In a low, embarrassed voice she asked: “Would you stay here for a few moments?”
Letting out the air in his lungs, drops of sweat appeared on his forehead as his heart quickened. “Umm…okay…”
End of Flashback
“It’s not the same.” Levy said looking away. “Do you need help getting up?” She changed the topic quickly.
He smiled. “I can do it on my own, Shorty.” He sat on the edge of the bed.
“Come on Gajeel. Don’t be rude.” She stretched out her hand, offering him some help.
He took her hand and smirked. “Huh?” Levy asked.
Gajeel pulled her to him. “Wait” She said as she rested her free arm on his thigh and opened her eyes.
Levy noticed that Gajeel was looking at her lips. “Why the red face?” He teased.
Their faces were so closed. “Gajeel…” She remembered the kiss they shared at the couch and closed her eyes nervously, but what he did next made her stay still. Gajeel moved forward and kissed her forehead.
Pantherlily walked in. “Ahem. I didn’t meant to interrupt such intimate moment, but I thought that maybe you may need my help.”
They separated quickly. Gajeel rubbed the back of his neck. “Nah, don’t worry Lil’.”
Pantherlily looked at Levy. “Master is downstairs.” Levy’s eyes widened. “He wants to talk to you.”
Would I be able to face him? Levy thought
“You should go.” Gajeel ordered her. He knew Levy needed Makarov, but she was afraid of being rejected.
As soon as Levy’s footsteps were heard downstairs, Makarov looked at her and asked. “Anti-magic runes?” Levy didn’t dare to look at her father figure. She kneeled before him.
“My child, get up.” He said to her quietly as he took her hand. “There is no need for you to do this. I’m not afraid of you, none of your friends are. You should know by now that Fairy Tail is not only a guild. It’s a family.”
“But, Lucy, Wendy-” Levy started.
Makarov interrupted her. “They are alright. They want to help you and we are all waiting for you to come back.”
Levy hugged him and started crying. “I’m so tired. I don’t want to keep crying. I don’t want to hurt anyone. I don’t want to be alone again.”
Makarov hugged her back and tried to console her. “You are not alone, my child. Fairy Tail will always love you and will always be with you wherever you are. I know Hana would be proud of the beautiful woman you have become.”
Levy’s eyes opened and broke the hugged. “You knew her?” She asked Makarov as she wiped away the tears with her hand.
“Of course I did. Before naming me master of the guild I went on a job in which was to protect the people in those towns nearby during the war. I met her and I was able to know your family secret. It was unfortunate that she didn’t warned your parents when she could. Also, her bravery was known all around Fiore. It’s not easy to challenge and defeat the soldiers that attacked the nation during that war.”
Levy listened carefully to every word he said. “Your parents thought the magic you possessed now was good and pure. That’s why they encouraged you to unlock it to protect your friends when the time came, but when they noticed that it was the cause of Hana and your ancestor’s death, they regret telling you that. They knew your curiosity won’t stop on the bedtime stories they told you.”
His word took Levy by surprised. “Why didn’t they tell me the truth?” Her hands clenched tightly to her chest.
Makarov looked away. “That’s when the tragedy happened, my dear. A despicable dark guild which beliefs are to wipe out any order in this world, was searching for the ancient magic, but your parents didn’t want such powerful magic to be in such evil hands. They refused to tell them where the cave was and the dark spells the solid script magic had. Not long after the massacre, I found you. ”
Levy realized something. Wait a minute. I heard that phrase before.
Flashback
Yasu looked at Levy. "This Solid Script Magic book is not an ordinary one. It contains the most powerful spells of this type of magic. Including the dark and forbidden ones." He leaned forward putting his arms on the edge of the table. "I'm pretty sure a skilled mage will try to sneak in tonight during the celebration to get this book in her hands. The small dark guild she belongs to are after every type of spell that eradicates one's life force. Their beliefs and motto is to 'cleanse' this world of the people who try to maintain any semblance of order. In this book is a simple yet powerful spell called 'Instans Mortem'."
"…Instant death…" Levy murmured a little terrified.
"Correct." Yasu confirmed, looking directly into Levy's hazel eyes. "From what I've heard, two members of that guild have already mastered it, which is why we have to be very careful."
End of Flashback
Instans Mortem…Levy murmured.
“What was that?” Makarov asked.
“Nothing.” Levy answered calmly. The same guild who stole the book was the one who killed my parents. Why they want to have this magic? She shook the thought out of her head. “Thank you so much, Master.” She gave Makarov a smile.
Suddenly, the bathroom door was heard and a cheerful voice came out: “That was a very good long bath.”
He stated: “And this is a very comfortable bed you got here. What took you so lo-” Finally turning around and seeing as the towel was sticking to Levy’s wet and beautiful small body. He felt his face was burning. I’ve never had a chance to see her like this. Damn it!
And the one Levy’s alone is from this scene:
“Ok Gajeel, now is safe to look.” Levy walked out of the bathroom with a pink semi-transparent short night gown. Leaning on the edge of the wall and placing her hand on her right hip.
A/N: Hey everyone! I just wants to say that I’m so grateful that I received a lot of support. Thank you very much. Here is the second chapter I hope you liked it. Also, special thanks to @silvermidnightprincess @acaigawrites and @whereisthefood123 for helping me with grammar. Thank you so much!!
Anime: Fairy Tail
Couple: Gajevy
Rated: T (Language)
Genres: Romance, Hurt/Comfort
Status: On going
Summary: Tired of being “the damsel in distress”, Levy left the guild without telling anyone except Master Makarov. She spent three years far away from Magnolia learning new spells to improve her skills. But finally, is time to return home. What’s that strange magic she learn?
Chapter two: The mistery begins
Footsteps sounded from the entrance of the guildhall.
“Jet! Droy! It’s time to go. The client is waiting for us,” Levy said cheerfully. “It’s been a while since I got up early to catch the first train.” She confessed to her teammates.
“Hey Levy!” She turned her head towards the voice. “Are you sure about this job?” Jet asked, sounding somewhat worried. “Beating a small dark guild is not an easy task.”
Levy smiled reassuringly. “Of course! I want to show you just how much I’ve improved in a hand-to-hand combat. I’ve grown in magic power, and…” Levy leaned forward. Curious, Jet and Droy leaned closer to her, eager to hear what she had to say. “I have a card under my sleeve,” she revealed quietly to them.
Jet and Droy glanced towards each other with confusion invading their facial features. “Why don’t you pick a translation job or something more… you know, peaceful?” Droy suggested.
The blue-haired girl sighed. “Guys! It’s time to show everyone what we’re made of!” She stretched her arms and held them close to her. “Shadow Gear will come back at full force!” She exclaimed positively.
Levy extended her arm towards her two teammates. Jet and Droy followed suit, each placing their hands on top of hers. “Shadow Gear is back! We will never break apart!” The team said in unison.
Magnolia’s most cheerful guild was making their everyday destruction, drinking and singing routine. Keeping his distance from the calamity, our favorite dragon slayer couldn’t take his eyes off a certain someone.
Shadow Gear came back from that job four days ago and I’ve noticed a few things… Gajeel thought, “He looks so pathetic.” He let his hand rest on his right cheek, still contemplating his comrade’s condition.
“Are you staring at Jet again?” Pantherlily asked.
“How am I not supposed to stare if he looks like hell! Just look at him Lil’” Gajeel replied irritated.
“Both of them sure seemed terrified.” Lily replied referring to Shadow Gears male members. “What happened on that job?” A tone of concern was now heard in Lily’s voice.
“I don’t know. Something smells fishy and it ain’t Salamander’s cat food.” Gajeel replied. Why are Shrimp’s lapdogs acting so different? Every time someone says Levy’s name they change the subject. They didn’t even answer Demon girl’s questions. His eyes turned to the blank space that is the blue haired girl favorite spot. And Levy…she hasn’t shown up in the guild either. He thought. “All this shit is confusing!” He thought out loud.
“Indeed” The exceed answered as he crossed its paws in front of him.
Gajeel got up abruptly and walked to the brown haired Shadow Gear member. He slammed his fist to the table to catch his attention. “Oi! What the fuck happened? All the guild is feeling worried for your sorry asses.”
Panicked, Droy looked around and attempted to explain. “Things got… out of control, ok?!” He yelled. A few guild members turned their looks away and continued with what they were doing. “We were getting our a**es kicked for Levy’s sake but something happened.” Droy continued in a low voice. “I’m not going to say anything more, so back off.”
Droy’s answer caused a bunch of “what if” scenarios to cross the iron dragon slayer’s mind. “What do you mean for Levy’s sake?”
“Droy, is not his fault either.” Another voice entered the conversation. “If we had done the plan the way we were supposed to, we wouldn’t appreciate what happened with our own eyes.” Jet said sarcastically, causing Lily and Gajeel to give him a confused look.
“You’re still not answering my fucking question, you scumbags! What happened to Shorty?” Gajeel was furious, tired of this word game they were playing.
“Her magic power is divided. It’s different somehow.” Droy replied.
“Kinda dark in my opinion.” Natsu’s voice interrupted as he walked in the circle.
“What the-” Gajeel turned over.
“How do you know?” The orange haired mage asked confused.
“I sensed it before. I noticed since I saw her.” Natsu replied.
“Now that you mention it. I did sense something strange.” Gajeel replied. Natsu’s statement made Gajeel even more confused. Dark magic? Why would Levy want that?I don’t know if that’s true but I’m sure as hell that something bad happened and THAT is going to have consequences. He thought.
Meanwhile, darkness and silence took over Fairy Hills except for some tears hitting the floor of a specific room.
Jet…Droy…I’m so sorry guys. I didn’t want you guys to get killed because of me. Levy tightened her fist. I wouldn’t forgive myself if I didn’t do anything about it. I told you I could do it, but you wouldn’t believe me. She thought as tears fell from her face like waterfalls.
“Oi! Crying doesn’t suit your personality.“ a voice commented from the direction of the window.
Huh? Levy’s hazel eyes widened. "G-Gajeel…What are you doing here?” She asked, not daring to look at his red eyes.
“You thought I wouldn’t notice you haven’t showed up at the guild.”
“I-I haven’t been feeling very well. I have a fever and-” She tried to lie nervously.
Gajeel interrupted. “You should know by now that you’re a really bad liar. Gee hee”
“What do you want?” Levy sniffed, wiping away the fresh tears but still refusing to look at him.
“I got us a job.” She raised her head at Gajeel’s comment. “We’re leaving in two hours. Don’t keep me waiting.” He looked at her over his shoulder as he walked away, smirking before leaping out of the window and down to the ground below.
Team Gajeel arrived at the train station and hopped on the last available train. Levy sat in the opposite from Gajeel and Lily. As soon as the train started moving, a green color took over the dragon slayer’s face. He shut his eyes as his gut began to twitch, forcing him to drop to the edge of the seat. He slightly opened one eye.
I don’t know what’s worse? This crumbling in my stomach or the weird feeling in my chest because of her eyes filled with sadness. Levy was watching her reflection in the train’s window as they passed a town near Magnolia.
“What’s wrong?” Lily interrupted her thoughts. She turned her head towards him.
Trying not to worry him, she faked a smile. “Oh Lily, it’s nothing. I’m just a little bit tired, that’s all.”
“I hope that’s the truth.” Lily replied, slightly doubtful as he positioning himself in her lap to get some rest.
Patting the exceed’s head, Levy let out a small sigh. “Of course,” she lied.
Somewhere near Magnolia, there was a small luxurious valley in Onibus Town. A few mansions on both sides. Each of them had gigantic well sculpted gold gates. Levy’s eyes brightened.
“They are so beautiful” she breathed, admiring every detail.
“It looks so damn fancy that makes me want to puke.” Gajeel’s irritated tone didn’t go unheard. People outside their residences frowned at the dragon slayer’s comment.
“Bunch of morons” He murmured, giving them a death glare.
“Now I know why the reward is high.” The small feline replied.
Gajeel looked at the request paper and recognized the house. “This is it” He opened the gates and the trio climbed the stone steps to stand in front of the marble-sculpted door. Raising his left hand, Gajeel hit the door a couple of times, the thudding sound resounding within the mansion.
From within the house, a young woman stood in the library, respectfully clasping her hands behind her back. “Master.” The red-headed maid bowed her head as she interrupted a young man’s reading. He looked up from the book he was engrossed in to the woman standing before him. “The mages of Fairy Tail are here.”
His mouth turned to a smirk. “Let them in”
Outside, the trio waited patiently. “Hey Gajeel,” Levy’s voice caught Gajeel’s attention. “How do you think the client is?” She asked.
“Probably an asshole” Gajeel grumbled and turned his sight to the fancy white door before them.
“You may come in. Master is waiting for all of you in the meeting room. Please follow me.”
As team Gajeel walked into the stunning mansion, a pair of brown eyes focused on the blue-haired mage. She is so cute and beautiful. His glasses slipped down a little.
Levy’s hazel eyes widened. Why is he staring at me like that? She looked at the brown haired man’s expression. The object he was holding in his left hand caught her attention. A Solid Script Magic book? Does that mean he is a mage? A puzzled look formed on her face.
Gajeel looked at Levy. “Oi! What’s wrong?” He asked, perplexed. “You’re all red.”
“It is an honor to meet such a beautiful mage like you” The tall man walked directly to Levy, took her hand and kissed it. “May I know your name?”
“I’m L-Levy…Levy McGarden. And y-yours?” She stuttered.
The man replied. “Call me Yasu.” still holding Levy’s hand in his.
“WHAT THE HELL!? HE DIDN’T EVEN NOTICE THAT I’M HERE AND NOW HE’S FLIRTING WITH LEV!” Gajeel said, infuriated.
Lily looked at him. “Are you jealous?”
“Fuck no! ‘Course not,” Gajeel replied instantly.
“It looks like you’re upset about him giving her all this attention.” Lily stated.
Am I? Gajeel thought, confused.
Maybe I feel this way because no one has treated me like this, besides Jet and Droy…Such delicacy, elegance… Levy sighed. He is a gentleman. But her thoughts were interrupted by a very familiar raspy voice.
“OI FANCY PANTS! CAN WE GET TO BUSINESS AND TALK ABOUT THIS STUPID JOB.” Gajeel grew impatient. His eyes turned to Levy. “Could you drop that face?! It’s annoying me.”
Why does he have to be so rude? I won’t forgive him for interrupting this moment. Levy thought.
“Who is this guy?” Yasu said noting the dragon slayer’s presence. His face looked confused as his gaze drifted to the floor. “What is a cat doing here?”
“I’m an exceed, to be more specific, Sir.” Lily clarified politely.
“Don’t mess with my cat, sugar boy.” Gajeel growled, sending Yasu a threatening glare.
“Let’s get down to business.” Yasu led them to the meeting room, seating himself at a detailed, gold-engraved table. “Tonight, I will have a formal party to celebrate my engagement.” Levy sat beside him.
Too good to be truth, I knew it. Levy sighed, forcing yet another fake smile onto her face. “Congratulations!” She smiled. “Who is she?” She asked curiously.
“You, of course.” Yasu said blatantly, as if it was obvious.
“Wait-what?!” Levy’s blushed, her entire face turning scarlet.
“That’s the reason I asked for a woman to get take this job.” Yasu winked at her. “Don’t worry; it’s fake. Think of it as… a play.” He said almost seductively.
“Play, my ass” Gajeel grumbled, furious. Of course, Yasu ignored his outburst.
Yasu regained his posture and donned a serious demeanor. “In this house, I have a very valuable book. Which is the one you saw me reading.” He looked at Levy. “This Solid Script Magic book is not an ordinary one. It contains the most powerful spells of this type of magic. Including the dark and forbidden type.” He leaned forward putting his arms on the edge of the table. “I’m pretty sure a skilled mage will try to sneak in tonight during the celebration to get this book in her hands. The small dark guild she belongs to are after every type of spell that eradicates one’s life force. Their beliefs and motto is to 'cleanse’ this world of the people who try to maintain any semblance of order. In this book is a simple yet powerful spell called 'Instans Mortem’.”
“…Instant death…” Levy murmured a little terrified.
“Correct.” Yasu confirmed, looking directly into Levy’s hazel eyes. “From what I’ve heard, two members of that guild have already mastered it, which is why we have to be very careful.”
Levy gave him a confident smile. “Don’t worry, the job will be done in a blink of an eye. Gajeel, Lily and I will take care of it. I won’t disappoint you.” She smiled.
Yasu got up from the meeting table and headed straight to the door. He stopped and turned around. “About the clothes for tonight, don’t worry, I’ll get them.” He gave her a smile. “Good luck, Levy-chan. I can’t wait until tonight to see you looking even more beautiful and stunning.” Levy’s eyes widened and a crimson hue formed on Levy’s cheeks.
“As for you,” Yasu looked directly to Gajeel, “please behave.”
Gajeel growled, walked up to him and seized the collar of his shirt with one hand. “I can behave how I want! Who are you to give me orders, Fancy Pants?!”
“Well, I am your client after all. I’m the one who will pay you if you succeed in this job.” Yasu replied dryly. He sighed. “What I mean to say was that you need to act as calm as possible to avoid suspicions.” The tension was so thick, Levy fancied she could cut it with a knife.
“Hey guys, could you please calm down?” She hissed. “The party is in a few hours and I don’t want any of you to do something you might regret now.” She turned to Gajeel. “Gajeel, stand down. We need to save our energy for when we confront the mages.” She looked the other way. “And Mister Yasu, could you please let me borrow that book?” She asked with her hands clasped together in front of her chest as if praying.
Yasu smiled. “Of course my dear.” He offered her the book. “Here, take it.” Yasu’s face coloured a little when their hands brushed one another.
“DEAR?!” Gajeel repeated, dumbfounded.
Levy blushed and smiled cheerfully. “Thank you so much.”
Later on in the mansion, Pantherlily and Gajeel were alone, making their way through all the grand house’s magnificence. They were looking for possible entries where bandits could sneak in and sealed them with Gajeel’s iron.
“Can you believe that asshole? First, he flirts with Levy, then he wants her to pretend to be his fiancée ! And don’t get me started with how he tried to give us orders and make us wear some fancy, stupid suits.” Gajeel’s voice echoed in the long hallway.
Lily’s ear twitched. “DEAR MAVIS, GAJEEL! GET OVER IT!” He snapped, annoyed at the repetitive statement. “That happened over an hour ago and you’re still dwelling on the same thing. I can’t focus when you keep whining.”
Gajeel huffed and looked forward. A familiar scent was getting closer with every step they took. That’s her scent, I guess she really is reading that stupid book. His studded eyebrows narrowed, sharpening his facial features, but relaxed quickly. What does she think of that bastard? He sure looks like a bookworm. Gajeel stood still in the middle of the hallway, forcing Lily stop in his tracks as well. Could it be that she liked him? He fell silent for a long moment.
“Hell no!” He said aloud and continued his path following Levy’s scent. “Ughh!” Gajeel released a frustrated breath. What am I thinking? Gajeel placed his hands on either side of his head.
When Gajeel and Lily found Levy, they kept their distance. Gajeel stood by the doorframe, watching her read. Some day she will find someone. A breeze came through the window and brushed against Levy’s blue hair. But not today, I don’t want her to be with this jerk.
“Ahh” Gajeel complained quietly. Why did I feel that strange sensation when I saw her blushing because of him? Suddenly, a particular smell hit Gajeel’s nose. Wait a minute, I can sense his scent…That jackass doesn’t give her a minute to breathe.
“I finally found you.” Yasu said happily.
“Huh?” Levy looked back over her shoulder and saw Yasu coming out of a door that connected the relaxing room with his bedroom.
“How’s the book?” He asked, getting closer to her before stopping behind her and leaning over to see the book. “Pretty interesting, right?” Levy looked away nervously, most likely due to his close proximity.
“This book is the pure definition of perfection!” Levy agreed, adjusting her reading glasses as she closed the book. Stretching her petite body, she got up off the sofa, sighed and held the book closely to her chest. “I can’t believe it. I’d love to learn all of this.” She turned and gave Yasu a bright smile. “Thank you for being so kind to me.” Yasu blushed.
“Something wrong, Gajeel?” Pantherlily asked curiously while watching the scene before them.
The iron dragon slayer practically bristled. “Let’s get the hell out of here.” He tightened his fist and walked away with a dark aura surrounding him.
A/N: I never imagined I will get this chapter done so fast. Thank you all for your support. Special thanks to my editors: @silvermidnightprincess and @whereisthefood123 . I love you guys! Thank you so much
Anime: Fairy Tail
Couple: Gajevy
Rated: T (Language)
Genres: Romance, Hurt/Comfort
Status: On going
Summary: Tired of being “the damsel in distress”, Levy left the guild without telling anyone except Master Makarov. She spent three years far away from Magnolia learning new spells to improve her skills. But finally, is time to return home. What’s that strange magic she learn?
Knock! knock! A gentle thud hit the door two times. The sound didn’t go unheard for the boys inside the room.
“Oi Lily, get the door. I’m still fighting with this stupid suit.” Gajeel said irritated.
“I’m on my way.” Lily got up and made his way to the door. He was astonished by the sight that greeted him.
“Ughh! I don’t understand this fancy shit. I have a mess with the tie and sleeves!” He complained. “Hey, Lil’. Who’s there? You’re quieter than usual.”
“I can help you.” Her voice reached his ears and he turned around quickly.
Gajeel was startled. Levy was looking gorgeous. The beautiful gold necklace stood out on her skin and made beautiful contrast with her hair. “Different.” He murmured.
She got closer to him. “What?” She asked curiously.
“You look different.” He let her tie the buttons and fix his tie.
“Do I look bad?” She said without looking up at him. She tucked some strands of hair behind her ear and continued helping Gajeel with the sleeves. “There you have it. You’re all done.” She gave him a smile. “Looks like Mister Yasu did research about me and about how I identify myself as a Fairy Tail mage, right?” She laughed nervously. “Apparently the stylist took it a little too far.” She let her hair rest on her right shoulder. “I look so weird with my hair straightened, and without my bandana.” She said a little insecure.
Lily, who was behind her noticed something. “What happened to your guild mark?”
“Oh, that? They covered it up with makeup.”
“Lil is killing the look. But me, I’m looking like that faggot.” Gajeel grumbled.
Lily laughed. “Gajeel, I think you should put your hair up in a bun.” He mocked.
“This suit is more than enough.” Gajeel grunted.
“At least you look like your usual self. As for me, it’s like the girls at Fairy Hills used me as their guinea pig.” Levy said. “But don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining at all…I actually feel pretty. ” She blushed and let her gloved hand reached her chest.
“You look beautiful. I wonder how your fiancée will react.” Pantherlily said, teasing Gajeel.
And he made sure it hit a nerve. “GOD DAMMIT CAT! DON’T CALL HIM LIKE THAT. IT’S NOT LIKE HE’S THE REAL THING.” Gajeel clarified. Levy and Lily laughed at his reaction.
Later that night, people with stunning dresses and suits made their way to the mansion at the Onibus Town valley.
The red headed maid appeared on the stairs and interrupted the crowd. “Now, let us introduce to you, Master Toshiro’s fiancée: Levy McGarden.” People looked up to the stairs eagerly.
The beautiful mage made her entrance, showing all of the guests the beautiful bouffant strapless green dress she was wearing. The dress had some intricate patterns made with little gold stones. Her hands held the edge of the dress to lift it up while going down the stairs. Wow. Yasu thought. He was stunned. A scarlet color covered his cheeks.
He could not look away from the mage. “Levy-chan…You look gorgeous.” He took her hand that was covered in a white glove that reached above her elbow, brought it close to his face and kissed it gently.
The sudden contact made Levy blush furiously. “T-Thank you.”
“That’s not a real kiss” yelled one of Yasu’s friend.
“Why don’t you give her a real kiss?” Another stranger added.
“Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!” The crowd craved.
“Kiss?” Levy asked nervously.
Yasu looked directly into Levy’s hazel eyes. “We should do it.”
“W-What?” A crimson shade tinted her whole face.
“What they are asking.” He said. Her eyes widened. “You know, to please them and make them believe this is real.” Yasu smiled. “It will only be one.” He let his left hand draw her closer to him.
“THAT BASTARD DIDN’T MENTION ANYTHING ABOUT THIS!” Gajeel growled.
“U-u-ummm…I-I-I…” Levy was getting more nervous as Yasu started getting closer to her lips.
“Why don’t we let the “lovely” couple have the first dance of the night?“ Gajeel shouted sarcastically.
“Yes, that’s a better idea.” The red-headed maid backed up his idea.
Yasu gave Gajeel a deathly glare. “Gee hee” the dragonslayer smirked.
Thank you, Gajeel! Levy thought while dancing with Yasu to a ballad song.
I wonder how Lily’s doing in the hideout. Gajeel looked outside. Also… He turned his head back to Levy. Why did she tell me that before the whole party started?
Levy gave Gajeel a worried look as she placed her right hand on his left shoulder. “Gajeel, if anything bad happens…” She looked to the side. “Please be careful.”
Gajeel let his hand rest on her free arm and squeezed it lightly. “Chill down Shorty, nothing out of the ordinary will happen. Gee hee”. He gave her a smile.
He kept looking at the center of the ballroom in which the blue haired mage kept dancing with the young man. Why do I feel like my magic power was concentrated on her touch? His eyes never left her figure. Then something clicked in his mind. Does it have to do with what Salamander told us?
The party was over and it was past midnight. Team Gajeel met with Yasu in the meeting room.
A fist hit the table. “What do you mean nothing happened?” Gajeel asked doubtful.
“Nothing interesting happened. Only three bandits showed up. But they weren’t mages.” The small feline confessed with his paws crossed over his chest.
“That’s unusual.” Levy said uncertainly.
“I’m pretty sure they knew Yasu hired us and set us a trap.” Pantherlily said firmly.
Yasu scratched the back of his head. “I guess I miscalculated.” He let out a sigh. “Anyways, stay alert.” He got up of the table and headed to the door. “They can come in at any moment. See you tomorrow Levy-chan.” He waved goodbye and walked away.
“Why did you accept to spend the night here?” Gajeel asked annoyed.
Here we go again. Lily thought, tired of Gajeel’s jealousy.
“We cannot turn down his offer for a place to stay for the night, Gajeel. He helped us and we should be as close as we can to the book.” Levy got up and head to her assigned room. “Go get some sleep, we’ll plan new strategies tomorrow.”
The sound of a broken window glass was heard near them.
“I knew it.” Pantherlily said.
Gajeel sniffed the air. “There they are.”
Levy’s bedroom door opened and she stepped out. “What was that?”
“Let’s get this party started! Gee hee.” Gajeel smirked and started running.
“We should hurry. I’ll go get the book.” Levy said making her way to the end of the hallway.
Gajeel sensed some magic power heading Levy’s way. “Head down Levy!” He shouted.
A symbol created a powerful beam of energy that passed by Levy’s head making her hair follow the strong wind it caused.
“Oriental Solid Script! That spell could have pierced my brain in a matter of seconds”
Gajeel asked ironically, “Are you trying to give me a haircut or what?” He smirked.
The black haired woman standing far from Team Gajeel showed them the book. “What you’re looking for, I already have it sweetheart.” She winked. “Well, well, well, look what do we have here? The traitor exceed of Edolas, solid script mage Levy McGarden and ex-member of Phantom Lord, the iron dragon slayer Gajeel Redfox.”
“Looks like you know us pretty well.” The iron dragon slayer glared at the woman standing before them.
“THIS BOOK WILL NOT LEAVE MY POSSESSION NO MATTER WHAT.” She laughed. “I will complete this job even if I have to kill you fairies.” She lunged at the mages. “My reward for this stupid task is more valuable than your lives.”
A lot of sounds were heard for a whole hour, shouts, punches, swords clashing and kicks.
“What’s wrong with this woman?” Gajeel knelt down, frustration was showed in his voice.
“I didn’t imagine she would have such strength” Levy said panting.
“I could compare her magic level with Erza’s without a doubt.” Lily said.
Gajeel looked at a panting Lily. Lily ran out of magic. Then turned his head to the other side. Levy was pretty bruised up. He grabbed a fist of dirt. I have to keep them safe. He punched the ground. We’re Fairy Tail mages! He tried to get up.
“GAJEEL, WATCH OUT!” Levy rushed to Gajeel and stepped between the long sword and Gajeel.
The busty woman laughed maniacally. “Protecting him from being killed? That’s so sweet little fairy.”
“Ahh!” Levy let out a painful scream, coughing out blood as the sword was being stabbed further into her petite body. Gajeel froze at the sound, not daring to take away his eyes off the scene.
L-levy… His heart started beating faster. He looked down at the ground lost for what to do and tried to wipe off his face with the back of his right hand, but a red liquid tinted his skin. This…is her blood. He looked up at her. Why the hell did she do that?
“Get the book!” Lily shouted loudly and desperately.
Gajeel’s mind raced. Why is she covered in scales…?
“GAJEEL!” Lily kept trying to get the dragon slayer’s attention.
Gajeel’s eyes widened. Wait a minute! Realization hit him. Those are my iron scales!
Levy looked down as the sword was being pulled out of her body. The scales disappeared…She lifted her shaky bloody hands to waist level. The magic didn’t work… Dizziness was starting to take over her. Maybe it was because I pushed myself too hard. She took a few steps back. I used all of it…my magic power. She looked over her shoulder and gave Gajeel a smile. “Gajeel…now is your chance…”
Gajeel nodded and stood up. She saved my ass. He ran straight to the black headed woman. The scene he witnessed snapped Gajeel out of his frozen state. “I WILL BEAT THE HELL OUT OF YOU, FILTHY BITCH! IRON DRAGON’S LANCE!” Both of his arms transformed into long iron poles and hit the woman’s stomach with so much force that she was sent backwards.
She spit out some blood on the floor. “You are tough Kurogane.” Gajeel slashed again.
Yasu’s voice was heard as he approached the fighting ground. “SOLID SCRIPT: THUNDER! SOLID SCRIPT: CHAINS!”
Before Levy’s limp body fell on the ground, Gajeel rushed and grabbed her. “Oi! Get a hold of yourself. You can’t just pass out. You’re stronger than this.”
“I-I’m sorry, Gajeel.” She murmured.
“OF COURSE SHE CAN YOU IDIOT. SHE’S EXHAUSTED AND HAS LOST A LOT OF BLOOD! SHE NEEDS MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATLY.” Pantherlily shouted desperately.
Levy’s vision went blurry as she fell into darkness. Gajeel carried her bridal style, took a look at Levy’s hurtful expression and thought. Hold on…
Gajeel looked up to the full moon through the hospital room’s window. I can’t believe we fucking failed to protect a God damn book. The magic council needs to lock down that woman. I can’t believe she used some teleportation magic to escape with the fucking book. Gajeel grounded his teeth in frustration. It gets my blood boiling knowing that Levy’s effort was in vain. He turned around to see the blue haired mage laying on the white bed looking pale. I don’t understand why… He knelt down by the side of the bed and took Levy’s right hand in his. But I don’t want to leave her side. He bowed his head making instant contact with Levy’s hand. Not now, not ever.
The next morning. Yasu made his way to the hospital. He stopped in his tracks right in front of Levy’s room when he saw Gajeel at the hallway.
“Hey Gajeel, I wasn’t expecting you to come.” He smirked.
Gajel grumbled. “What’s wrong with you fancypants? Of course I’ll come, faggot. She’s my guildmate.” Both of them got into the room.
Yasu looked behind Gajeel as if he was searching for something. “Where is your talking cat?”
“His name is Lily.” He glared at him and continued. “He got back to the guild.”
A lazy low voice interrupted them. “Can you two please be quiet? I have a headache.” Gajeel turned his head to the direction of the sound and smiled.
Yasu took a few steps forward and sat beside her. “Levy-chan! You finally woke up.”
She looked at him a little confused by the last part of his comment. “How long was I out?”
“Four days.” He said bluntly.
Levy got up in a sitting position. “I should take a bath.” Yasu offered his hand to help her. She looked at him and accepted his help. Feeling a little weak she managed to get on her feet and headed straight to the bathroom. With one hand on the doorknob she said without looking back. “Please behave while you two are alone.”
She closed the door behind her, and proceeded to take off her clothes. I feel different somehow. She stepped into the shower and let the hot water run through her hair and body. I’m sure that it has to do with my new magic. She turned off the shower and stepped out but a distinct color on the mirror captured her attention.
“AHHH!” Levy let out a scream. Her body started shaking because of what her reflection showed her. W-WHAT’S WRONG WITH ME? Levy started hyperventilating.
“What’s wrong?” Gajeel’s raspy voice was heard from the other side of the door.
“Everything’s ok?” Yasu asked.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? Levy’s eyes were watering. “Don’t you dare come in.” She replied almost as a threat. “I’m-I’m alright. Don’t worry.” Tears began to fall while looking at every detail of her body. Purple shiny symbols were printed on her arms, thighs and back. WHY DOES MY BODY HAVE RUNES?! I can’t let anyone see this. I need to get out of here soon. She clutched her chest.
