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Lavender (Natsu x OC): Chapter One

Hello everybody! Here I left the second part and first chapter of the new fanfic I’m working on. Feedback will be much appreciated, enjoy!

If Natsu had to say the worst part of the trip, it was definitely the four hours of train ride. He thought that at any moment his stomach would turn and explode, but that wasn’t the case. For Lucy it was the long walk they took through the forest, it appeared as it had no end and no begging, the trees were so tall, she could barely see the sky above. Anyway, the team was just starting to see a village. It was quite big and quite beautiful, none of them could imagine that the place they’ve talked about was going to be so breathtakingly gorgeous.

Croferin was at their feet; the land was surreal, flowers of all kind were scattered here and there: roses, tulips, sunflowers… it was like seeing a never-ending explosion of colors. Houses made of stones and wood spread across the streets, and it was pretty full of people everywhere, bustling with energy. A great pebble gate was in front of them and a guard with a serious face supervising it.

- Hey! Who are you? – said in a deep voice. He wasn’t armed, Gray though if they were enemies, a person like that wouldn’t stop them of entering, to be sincere.

- We’re from Fairy Tail, Master Makarov sent us – told Erza in response.

- Show me your mark – and they did, each one of them – well, come with me, the leader is waiting for you. You’re late – finished with a frown.

- Someone is grumpy – interfered Happy, to which Natsu agreed and Lucy looked with accusation.

- We are sorry – talked Wendy wanting to light the mood.

- Don’t bother – answered Charle with a stare of disappointment.

It was not long after, a squat man came into the view of Natsu and the rest. He was farming the land. A woman and a child were helping him, the sweat running down his forehead and his eyes completely concentrated in the dirt on the ground.

- Sir, the Fairy Tail wizards arrived – told the guard, and with no other word, he left.

- Oh, hi, my name is Emerick, the leader of Croferin, is so nice that you’re here already, I wasn’t expecting you so early – Lucy laughed in discomfort, an awkward drop on her head.

- It’s nice to meet you too – greeted Wendy with a smile.

- Master didn’t tell us much about what we have to do – Erza explained to the man.

- He didn’t tell us anything, for the record – added the ice wizard.

- Yes, Yes! Let me tell you – he swiped the sweat on his head – The Holy Stone Festival is an event our people started celebrating centuries ago, we venerate the holy stone that keeps our land fresh and gives it eternal live. For what you can see, it’s very special here – Emerick left the sickle on the ground – there´s this dark guild, Solitude Noir, they discovered our land years ago, and wanted to get their hands on our stone.

- Did you protect by yourself all those years? – asked Lucy.

- Alone we couldn’t, but we had a guild by our side, they helped us protecting the festival, and we handled it – he smiled – but the guild dismantled and this year we are alone, again, that was when I contacted Makarov – he finished.

- All we have to do is make sure those dark guys don’t ruin your party? – the fire mage was excited and ready to kick some butt, his hand in flames and a smirk in his face.

- Yes, protect the party – Emerick laughed loudly – my wife will take all of you to Flavio’s house, he’s organizing the whole thing and told me he has spare rooms for you. Latvia will take you there – her wife smiled with pure joy – you can come to me with anything you need.

- Thank you, we will do our best – declared Erza determined.

They started walking towards the place they would be staying. A dirt road was on their feet, and around them people talked and made their chores. Natsu was on the back of everybody, hands on the back of his head; he felt pretty tired, the trip was more exhausting that he expected.

- So, who is Flavio? – asked Wendy.

- You could say he’s the second in command; Emerick and him have been friends since they were little – explained the woman with calmness – he lives almost outside the village with her adoptive daughter, his old home burnt down in an accident some years ago.

A household started appearing in the distance, Happy told Natsu how it reminded him of their own home. Clay roof tiles were on the top, and a garden in front of it. Lucy thought walking besides Gray that it was quite lovely, she could see herself living in a place like that in a future. Erza was in ahead, with Wendy and Latvia, who was already knocking on the door.

- Good morning Flavio – a man with a grey beard and tired eyes opened the door and smiled at her. He was handsome, and the wrinkles in his eyes told stories of all kind, he seemed like a wise person, thought Erza.

- Good morning to you too, Latvia – he answered – this might be the Fairy Tail people, right? – Wendy nodded – I’m Flavio, your host for a couple of days, please, enter – he opened the door for everyone.

- Thank you, we are prepared to help in anything you need – told the redhead.

The inside of the home was cozy. Gray, Happy and Natsu sat on the couch, and the man offered some tea, but no one wanted to drink some. Latvia left them there, after saying goodbye, Flavio explained where they were sleeping. There was a semi-detached house besides this one, with some beds they could rest on.

- You could go there now and left your luggage, I have to talk to my daughter for a second, she’s in the backyard – said the man – you will meet her soon, she can be… a little timid at the beginning – he smiled awkwardly exiting through a back door.

And so, they went to the semi-detached home, Flavio gave the key to Lucy. The place was small, but it was enough for them to sleep; it had two bedroom and only one bathroom, that was going to be interesting. Natsu let himself drop in one of the beds, finally feeling all his muscles relax; around him, the others were unpacking.

- How long are we going to stay here? – asked the pink haired boy.

- You’re already tired, flameboy? Then I’m the lazy one, sure – answered Gray.

- What did you say, ice princess? – Natsu sat upright with a frown.

- What you just heard, you’re deaf now? – snickered the other.

- Could you stop? – interfered Lucy; for her surprise, they obeyed.

- The festival is next Saturday so I guess until that day or so – informed Erza – we are going to sleep all together for a week, isn’t that exciting? Like camping – her eyes shined with a hint of amusement – Flavio told me he was going to the center of the village to set some things, we could go help – everyone agreed.

- If you don’t mind, I’m going to sleep for a while, the train left me dead – Natsu’s voice was raspy, like he was already drifting to slumber.

He was sure Gray made a comment about that, but he couldn’t care less. For some reason he was drained of all energy, and the bed seemed to be the most comfortable one on Earth, so falling asleep was a matter of seconds.

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When Natsu opened his eyes, he was feeling so much better already. It was daylight still, he got up and exited the house, heading for the other home. Inside of it there was no one at sight, that means Lucy and the rest were helping Flavio yet. A smell of lavender came to his nose, from the kitchen. It was intoxicating and almost dragged the dragon slayer to the room, as if a string was being pulled from the other side. The pink haired was curious as to what was the origin of such an essence.

- Who are you? – said a voice in confusion.

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