A Forgotten Cause (Fairy Tail OC Fanfic)(Possibly very slow updates)

Chapter 5: I Don't Remember Waking Up

**Vail P.O.V.**

I sat down beside of Natsu at his table with all of the other people. I think they've said their names before, but I can't remember exactly. There was a pretty cute blonde chick sitting in front of me, an amazingly gorgeous scarlet haired woman, a blue cat that can be rather annoying, and this shirtless, black hair fellow that I am not sure how to feel about just yet, considering he keeps staring at me like he wants to kill me. Heh, who doesn't, I guess?

Before I could start talking, Natsu began to reintroduce everyone, "So, you never did learn their names, right? Okay, well, that blonde is Lucy."

Lucy waved and smiled at me. 

"That red-head is called Erza." He started to whisper in my ear, "Yeah... don't get on her bad side."

Erza continued to eat the cake in front of her, not really acknowledging me.

"This is my buddy, Happy!"

"Aye!" Happy grinned and took his paw out to shake my hand. I obliged. 

"And last, but very least, this is the Ice-Princess, Gray." 

"What did you call me, hot-head?!" Gray cried out towards Natsu.

"You want some?!" Natsu gathering up his fist full of fire, aiming a punch towards Gray.

Gray sighed, but didn't budge, "Now's not the time, I'll fight you another time."

Everyone at the table gasped, except for me, considering I had no idea what was going on. Why was it surprising for them not to fight? Do they do it all the time? I didn't say a word, considering I didn't really want to get involved in that kind of situation. All of us stared at Gray, including myself, waiting for him to say something back. He, however, gazed at me. Not the good kind of gaze, either. His eyes were like daggers, and they pierced through every inch of my body. I couldn't help but to shiver. I felt very cold. He subdued, a few moments afterwards.

He looked down, then looked right back up at me, and asked me in a hateful tone, "So, who are you anyways?"

I couldn't exactly answer that question, considering I had forgotten who I even was. After talking to Natsu outside, then Mira in guild hall, I have no idea what my position was anymore. Who am I? How did I get here? Why is my memory foggy from trying to remember? I want to know, but at the same time, I don't want to know. I'm too afraid of the outcome I would hear.

I took a deep breath, and sighed, "I'll be honest with you, I don't know."

The entire table eyed me suspiciously, mostly Gray and Erza, the others didn't seem to believe me.

"I don't blame you if you don't believe me. I don't think I can believe myself." I sighed. "I try to remember where I came from, who I am, how I got here, yet, it's all a blur. Everything becomes foggy. I don't even remember waking up." My heart was pounding out of my chest from being so open like this. It felt great, but I feel like none of them are going to believe a word I say. I mean, it sounds non-realistic, I wouldn't blame them.

"I know this all sounds extremely stupid, but I wish I could explain myself. I really do, but..." I began to tear up. Then, I felt a hand be placed onto my shoulder. It was Lucy.

"It doesn't sound stupid at all. You just need to figure out who you really are, why you came here, and all that other stuff. All of us are willing to help you out. Don't be afraid." Lucy gently smiled, and petted my hair.

"Think about joining Fairy Tail, you never know, you just might be a great addition!" She asked me. Three people have already asked me that question, and I'm still struggling with an answer. I wish they would just leave me alone about it, I want to find out for myself if I want to. I mean... I wish I could find an answer. I have to find myself first before I even think about joining a guild. I think I just need time, is all.

I decided to speak up with how I feel on that kind of matter, "Look, I appreciate the consideration of joining Fairy Tail, but I can't just join out of the blue. I need to find out who I am first before even thinking about that, if that's okay." Thankfully, they understood completely of my reasoning. I was very relieved to get that off my chest, as well.

Natsu looked at me and frowned, "So, does that mean you're going to leave us?"

I couldn't help but to feel upset when he asked me that. Am I going to leave? Do I need to leave? I'd rather not leave, considering these people could help me. They could help me regain myself, they can help me find out who I truly am. I should stay. While I was spacing out, the entire table kept looking at me, waiting for an answer. I finally came to my senses.

"I think I should stay, but I won't join for right now. I will decide that on a later date." I stated

Natsu, Happy, and Lucy seemed very happy about that, the only ones that didn't look happy were Gray and Erza. I was confused at to why they just sat there like stone statues, but I don't care, honestly. If they don't like me, so be it. I'm just here to find out what I'm here for. I had a concern, though, and that's that I don't have a place to stay. I could ask if I can stay in the guild hall, but I feel like that would be too much of a hassle. I doubt anyone would let me stay with them.

"Wait, you don't have a place to stay, do you?" Lucy asked me as if she was reading my mind. Wow, that was a little creepy.

I answered her, "Not exactly, I was going to ask if I could stay in the guild hall, but I don't want to cause a fuss."

Lucy jumped up from the table, and grabbed my arm with excitement, "You can stay with me! I'd love to have a roommate!"

I was shocked that she insisted that I stay with her. That's when I felt the coldest of cold stares coming from Gray and Erza. Mostly Gray, though. What was his deal, anyways? Ever since I got here he's done nothing but stare at me harshly. I'm rather curious, but I feel like if I ask, I'll get the silent treatment, or a non-realistic answer. I was rather happy that Lucy invited me to stay at her place. Natsu also seemed to be pretty happy that I wasn't going to leave anytime soon.

Finally, Erza decided to step in, "Are you sure that's a good idea, Lucy?" She asked Lucy frantically, like she was scared I was going to kill her.

Lucy seemed to be pretty confused. Apparently, Erza hasn't asked like this in a while. Lucy answered her question, "Is that a problem or something?"

Erza shook her head in meaning that yes, it was a problem. I know what it is. I know she's afraid of me. Why though? Did I do something to her that made her worry for Lucy's safety?

I interrupted them, "Erza? Why the sudden disapproval?"

"I'm just trying to protect my guild mate." She aggressively stated, not looking me in the eyes.

"Look, I'm sorry for whatever I did to you or anyone for that matter, but I need to change the way I am. If I am a very horrible person who slaughters people for fun, then I need to change my image. You can't change the fact that I'm here, alive and breathing right now. Accept it. Let me change my way." I looked her in the eyes and demanded. She sat back down, not saying a word. It seems like I'm getting what I want after all. Now I just need Lucy to guide me to her home.  

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