Night had fallen over Magnolia Town, and lights from the lamps were dancing on the river. The sky was clear and stars were shining brightly over the Fairy Tail guild. It was late and the mages had started to go home for the night. At last there were only two remaining in the guild hall, Makarov Dreyer and his grandson Laxus.
"I won't be around forever...I think it's time for me to pass the torch to Gildarts." said Makarov.
"You know he will just throw the title back at you. The old man's never been one for staying in one place for very long." replied Laxus. "Besides, the guild hall would probably need to be rebuilt every month if he was left in charge."
"You aren't ready to lead this guild yet my boy..." Makarov sighed. He watched Laxus stand up and start walking toward the door.
"Yeah, I know Gramps. 'Night." Laxus smiled slightly and left the guild hall. He walked down the stone steps out onto the street. It was a nice night, and a warm breeze blew against his coat, causing it to wave behind him like a cape. The dragon slayer was walking past South Gate Park when he closed his eyes to feel the breeze against his face, when his eyes snapped back open. He smelled something coming toward him, something oddly familiar. Then it struck him...literally. Someone ran into him, almost knocking him over. The person recovered rather quickly, and glanced at him before continuing on. Her lower face was covered by a mask extension of her shirt and her red hair was tied up.
"Sorry!" called a young woman's voice.
Laxus was watching her run away when he noticed she was heading directly for Fairy Tail. Frowning, Laxus turned and followed her.
Home! She was finally home, after nine years in that city. Running down the alley and out into the streets, her heart was overflowing with relief and happiness. Twirling around, she took in everything around her.
"It hasn't changed a bit! Not even after all these years!" she said to herself. Looking in the direction of Fairy Tail, she cocked her head. "Never mind, that's definitely different. Looks like Fairy Tail's got bigger" she smiled. Her stomach lurched as she remembered what she had to do....what she had to say. But how was she going to say it? What would they think of her when they heard what she had been doing all this time? What would he think?
"Maybe I should lie... maybe it's better if they don't know." She thought. No. She knew that she would have to tell the truth, as hard as it would be.
"It would be easier to show them though."she mumbled staring at her palms. Taking a deep breath, the girl took off toward the Fairy Tail guild hall. Her heart was racing as she sped past South Gate Park. She looked to her side at the Sola Tree, when suddenly she crashed into something very solid that knocked her on her butt. Quickly she got up, brushed herself off and looked at who she ran into. He was a very tall, muscular young man with yellow spiky hair.
"Sorry!" She called over her shoulder, as she ran past him.
Finally she reached the Fairy Tail Guild. Her heart sank as she pulled on the door handle and found the door to be locked. Kneeling down, she removed her one-strap backpack and took a lock picking tool from one of the inside pockets. One by one she felt each pin click up and voila! The door swung open and she stepped inside. The guild hall was deserted, and dark, but it was still warm and cheery. She could smell alcohol and tobacco around the bar. Walking between the tables, the sounds of laughter and happy conversation rang through her mind.
"What are you doing in here?"
The woman whirled around to see the man she ran into standing in the doorway. He had a serious expression, and stood with his arms crossed. He looked familiar, but she couldn't put her finger on it. The man then stepped into the moonlight coming from a window, showing a lightning scar over his right eye.
"Oh my God," The girl took a couple steps back and stared at the man in front of her, "Laxus?????"
"Do I know you?" Laxus narrowed his eyes as the girl walked back toward him. Her eyes widened, and he saw that her iris's were ice blue.
"It's been too long, Laxus..."She said with tears welling up in her eyes. " I don't blame you for not recognizing me. It's been 9 years after all. But I knew it was you when I saw that" She pointed at his scar, pulled down her mask and looked up at him.
"No way..." Laxus stared at the girl in disbelief. "I thought you were dead." He stared at the girl for a few seconds before pulling her into his arms.
"Skye..."
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