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𝐗𝟕𝟖𝟎
the wind was gentle as it picked my hair up in it's travels. i closed my eyes, taking in a deep breath and basking in the sunlight shining down on me. it feels good. i thought to myself, a small smile playing on my lips. slowly, i opened my eyes as they washed over the town below me.
"magnolia."
i had been searching for this place since the beginning of my journey. there was a particular guild that resided here which had captured my attention since i set out to find magnolia, and it was my goal to make sure that i joined it, even if they wouldn't accept someone like me.
i shook my head, pushing away the negative thoughts and returning my focus back to the building sat at the very end of the town. "fairy tail." i whispered, the logo standing out even at this distance. with a newfound determination, i began making my way through the town. the place itself was bustling with life, it was my first time seeing so many smiles and enjoyment, no sign of negativity. i had to admit, i really wasn't used to it, as much as i wanted to enjoy the warmth radiating from the townspeople, it instilled fear inside of me. fear of not knowing how long it would last.
i wasted no time in racing forward, ignoring my feelings and pushing myself past my limits. i can't stop now. i thought to myself. not when i'm so close. i was breathless by the time i reached the doors, although i wasn't tired in the slightest as a new burst of energy coursed through my veins. the adrenaline rush made me push the doors open with brute force, slamming them against the wall by accident.
my eyes widened in surprise, not expecting them to swing open so quickly and accidentally catch everyone's attention. i cowered under their stare, the newfound confidence i thought i had immediately disappeared. what was once a rowdy guild full of shouting, screaming and fighting turned into a surprised silence, the lot of them staring at me expectantly.
"s-sorry!" i exclaimed, bowing my head apologetically. the tears immediately pricked at my eyes as i feared the punishment i would face for interrupting them. i could hear heavy footsteps approaching me, my heart racing against my chest as i shut my eyes tight, afraid of what was to come.
"lift your head, child." a gentle voice called out, taking me by surprise. my eyes shot open as i carefully lifted myself back up. "what brings you here?" i wasn't expecting such a... short man to be stood before me. i had barely processed his question since i was so busy still trying to understand how someone like him radiated such an intimidating energy.
"i... i want to join fairy tail!" i finally answered him, balling my hands into fists as i finally pulled myself together. however, nervousness seeped into my system as i impatiently watched him inspect me, seeming to consider my words as he stroked his chin.
"i don't sense any magic." he pointed out, the guild members who were listening intently to the conversation mumbled some form of agreement, noticing the lack of magical essence that would radiate from any wizard, even at my age.
"i know." i agreed, unable to look him in the eye. i was well aware of the one thing i lacked that would allow me to enter a magic guild, but i had other attributes. if i'm still alive to this day after everything i've faced, then i didn't need magic to do well. "but i can still fight!" i declared, finally looking up at him. he seemed slightly taken aback as i realised i had raised my voice at him. "i mean, i know i won't be the strongest, and i have a lot to learn, but i can still do well without magic! i promise!" i was basically begging at this point, trying to appeal to the man as he could only stare back at me. it was hard trying to figure out what he was thinking, and there wasn't anything else i could say to convince him any more.
"alright." he finally spoke. i blinked.
"huh?"
"you may join fairy tail." he finally broke out into a smile, a chorus of cheers echoing around the room as i looked around in surprise. tears stung my eyes as i couldn't even process what had just happened. i thought i would have to at least showcase my skills, complete a test or something before i'd be accepted, but all the worries i had felt had washed away as i realised i was welcomed into fairy tail.
"thank you." i cried, covering my smile with my hands as i finally fell to my knees. the exhaustion that had been at the back of my mind had finally caught up to my body as my consciousness gave way and i fainted in front of everyone. the last thing i remember is some people running towards me, calling others to help as they tended to my injuries.
