A/N- Hi! Plot bunnies decided to nag me until I had to write it down and publish it. I don't actually have a plot in mind, this story is just the result of plot bunnies invading my mind. Ugh, I sometimes hate my overactive imagination. I don't know if I will continue this story or not. It all depends on how much I am motivated to write it.
SUMMARY- AU/Self-Insert story:-Three things you should know about Lucas Heartfilia- One. He is a Celestial Spirit mage that adores his spirits; Two. he is a Fairy tail Mage through and through; Three. Apparently, this isn't his first chance at life. SI-OC-reborn-as-male!Lucy
So... I haven't actually found many self Insert stories for fairy tail, and honestly, I was disappointed. That's why I decided to write one. Featuring a Self Insert as male!Lucy, who -hopefully- will worm into your hearts with his antics. romance will be slow burn like reaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaally slow.
WARNING- Unbetaed work, Grammatical mistakes and errors, Language, and the pairing may end up boyxboy. *shrugs* you've been warned.
Anyways, I hope you like this story!
The asphalt road stained with crimson as blood spread through my wounds. My head was bleeding as well as my chest which was crushed beneath the tires of the truck. The pain didn't register yet, I guess my mind was still in shock. One moment I was crossing the road in a hurry after checking the traffic lights –what? Did you really think I am the kind of moron who would die because of his carelessness? Tch, I will have you know I am the most paranoid and careful person whom you'll ever meet, until the situation has anything to do with chocolate cookies. All bets are off when it comes down to Chocolate cookies, especially when Sarah bakes them.
Wait… what the hell am I thinking? I am lying on the road, bleeding heavily with my rib cage crushed and I'm thinking about bloody cookies? What the hell is wrong with me?
Anyways, I was just minding my own business, and rushing towards the hospital just on the next street when a truck rounded from the corner, and seeing how recklessly the driver was driving the damn vehicle –as well as shouting in hysterics something about brakes not working…..?- every pedestrian was screaming and panicking I hadn't paid it much mind, since I was in a hurry and had to reach the hospital ASAP, but then some idiot tripped me in panic, and next thing I know, I was being sandwiched between the ground and the truck's tires.
Thinking about everything that had happened seemed to do the trick as I registered painpainpainpainpainpain shooting through my body, making me want to scream in agony, but my vocal cords didn't want to work properly, since all that came out was a gurgle, with lots and lots of blood. Oh wow, I hadn't known my body has this much blood.
With all the control I could muster, I tilted my head to the side, and my dulling eyes showed the blurry view of the package I had been holding that now laid on the road thrown haphazardly. The syringe had snapped in half –it must've come under those tires, poor thing, I know how you feel- and some glass vials and bottles were broken and their contents spilled on the road.
'No…' I moaned internally ignoring the pain and willed my hand to inch towards the medicines, but to no avail. Stupid hands.
People were now started gathering and shouting. Someone even called 911. Well at least I'm nearer to the hospital. If I survive at least half an hour I'm sure they'll patch me up. Or at least, try to patch me up to the best of their abilities.
Pain flared from my head, making me give out another scream that ended up in a gurgle of blood. The pain was so intense that I can't actually feel anything except the splitting headache. My limbs refused to respond and I could distantly feel them going numb. My vision was becoming blurrier, and the chatter of the crowd around me, screaming me to keep breathing and to not close your eyes goddammit! were getting muffled in my ears.
Tears gathered at the corner of my eyes. I don't want to die. At least, not until Sarah is better. All I had to do was to bring Sarah's medicine to her doctor as requested for the surgery. God dammit, why the hell did I end up here, dying -of all the things? Who will take care of Sarah now? Who will tell that little rascal to get well soon because I miss you? Who will tell her that I don't want to leave her like this?
I'm so sorry Sarah… I'm such a horrible brother…
A lone tear dropped down my left eye and my world was plunged into eternal darkness as death swept me in it's arms.
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… Well, it's not eternal darkness, I guess. Sure, it had been dark for a while but then I could feel. It was warm and comforting, and sometimes I could hear a soothing heartbeat. There were times when a voice cooed something. I liked that voice. It was nice…. And warm. The cozy warmth always lulled him into sleep.
The space was so constricted around here. There wasn't much to do except toss or turn around a bit. However, sometimes, doing the turns become quite frustrating and I accidentally kick the wall around me. The first few times it earned a sharp gasp of pain from the warm voice, as well as some cooing, but I didn't like causing any pain to the warm voice so I tried to keep my movements to a minimum.
And then the horrible day came when suddenly, the walls around me constricted, making me panic. It was suffocating me, and it made me claustrophobic. What was happening? What's going on? I could not understand.
After dealing with that nightmare for hours, I was finally squeezed out of the warm place, and gasped as soon as cold air entered my lungs. I can breathe! I screamed bloody murder, however to my surprise it came out as a high pitched wail. Not that I actually cared at that moment. What? I was scared, okay?
Some giant pairs of hands passed me to one another, and finally I was handed to a pair of arms that held me closer to their chest, and I could hear the familiar heartbeat of the warmth I had been residing in some time ago. My wails turned into sobs and whimpers, and soon even they quieted down as I was lulled to sleep.
I couldn't hear properly what was being said by the other people surrounding us, but I sure could make out some words though I couldn't really understand what those words actually mean.
"Congratulations… born…..pretty boy… name?"
The one whose giant arms were holding me spoke up next, and I only heard it clearly because of the close proximity.
"He is Lucas, my little miracle."
I opened my eyes, and even though my vision was shit, since I couldn't make any head or tail of the blurry blobs surrounding me, I could definitely make out a pair of warm chocolate brown eyes, and a tired, but warm smile of the blonde blob holding me.
"Thank you for being born, Lucas Heartfilia."
Heartfilia?
Isn't that the last name of the protagonist of Fairy Tail?
Well…... shit.
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It took a while for me to believe that yes, I am a baby once again, and yes, I have been reborn in Fairy Tail universe. I was skeptical at first, because honestly being reborn in a Manga story is quiet a far-fetched thought; however, I had to come in terms to it. How I knew that I have been reborn in Fairy Tail verse, you may ask? Well readers, how many kids do you know have parents named Jude and Layla Heartfilia, who own Heartfilia Corporations and live in the Kingdom of Fiore? I can think of only one, and I sure as hell know that the child was supposed to be a girl, and not a boy.
Oh well, shit happens.
I had freaked out actually, when I realized that I have been born as the son of Layla and Jude Heartfilia, and I was scared because either I was going to be the older brother of Lucy, or I had completely replaced her in this Universe. And isn't that a scary thought in itself? So many things can change with just a simple thing like my gender. In anime, the reason Jude was so controlling of Lucy was because she was a girl, and according to the old traditions, usually males are supposed to lead a business. That is why he has always pressured Lucy to an arranged marriage. And now Jude actually got a male heir instead of female, no wonder he will act different than he had in anime -but he will still be a jerk, that I don't doubt in the least. And this is just one of the many changes I could actually figure out that can impact the plot just because of a change in gender. Who knows what more will change since I know many key events of the future –all thanks to the knowledge I got from my previous life.
Actually, I would never have known what Fairy Tail is if not for Sarah. She loved watching animes and begged me to buy their mangas for her, and I always relented because damn her puppy dog eyes are effective. Besides, I loved seeing the smile on her face whenever I brought any mange back for her, and then she would insist me to sit down next to her and we would read together.
*sigh* I miss her. I miss her a lot. I wonder if she has gotten better or not? Who is taking care of her? Our parents had died in a car crash some years ago, leaving her paralyzed from legs down from the accident, so I had been the one taking care of her. Who is taking care of her now? Was she sent to an orphanage or has someone taken custody of her? I hope one of my friends have taken her in…..
Thinking about Sarah always left me in a somber mood. I would cry, whimper and throw a tantrum, making my new parents worry I know they both love me in their own way, but it hurts to be ripped away from my little sister. I constantly worry about her well-being, and wonder if she is crying herself to sleep like she used to after our parents death. I wished I had lived longer, at least until her surgery was complete. Ever since she had been paralysed, I did various odd jobs and saved money for her surgery, so that one day she can walk. I just hope the surgery had been successful.
I wanted to see that beaming smile of hers when she takes her first wobbly steps after almost a decade of living as a cripple.
Oh well, what can I do other than move on? Sure I will miss the little rascal, but I can't mope about it forever. Especially if I have to mentally prepare myself for all the shit that's gonna happen in future.
It took me some months to let the situation sink in. The first five months had been horrible- I was always wailing and crying and usually cried myself to sleep. I knew I worried Jude and Layla with my behavior, but at that moment, I hadn't cared. They weren't the ones who had been ripped out of their world and thrust into a world that is supposed to be a story. How could they understand what I was going through?
It took time, but I calmed down. Jude actually threw a banquet the first time I smiled at him. Tch, silly rich people. Though I was truly dazzled when Layla gave me a beaming smile when I giggled at her when she held her gold keys just above the reach of my short hands and jingled them together. That was the first time I noticed that Layla is truly beautiful, from inside and out, and no one can convince me otherwise.
Slowly, Jude and Layla wormed into my heart, and before I knew it I had accepted them as my parents.
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Layla liked to read. And when she did so, she would usually bring me with her. The first time I saw the Heartfilia Library, I was gobsmacked. An entire eight by eight feet room, and it was filled with shelves and shelves of books! Oh my…. This is like my personal heaven!
Layla- sorry, Mom- would bring me here and gently place me on the sofa then she would pick out a storybook and sit down next to me and would read out to me. Usually, I would fall asleep, lulled by her soothing voice. The musky scent of books as well as the protective warmth of Mom is cozy enough to make me fall asleep.
That day, I had just woke up from my nap, and yawned cutely as well as rubbed my eyes. I tried to sit up, which is quite a hard task for a seven months old baby, and saw my mother sitting on a cozy chair near the windows, too enthralled in her reading to notice me.
I yawned once again and called out "Mama?"
I had not expected her to jump up and stumble from the chair, dropping the book in the process. I blinked in bewilderment as she made her way towards me with a shocked look on her face.
What the hell just happened?
"Lucas, baby, can you repeat what you said just now?" Mom said in a desperate tone, staring at me with thinly veiled hope.
I stared at her and repeated once again "Mama?"
She squealed in joy –oh wow, I didn't know she could squeal like some rabid fangirl- and engulfed me in a hug. She then picked me up and twirled around the library, laughing in joy, while I giggled at the feeling of rushing wind, and also stared at her from time to time in confusion. That must've made me look crazy, because she once again giggled as she brought me closer to her and smothered kisses on my baby face, making me chuckle.
"Your father would be so jealous when he hears this!" She laughed and walked out of the library, and made her way to the east wing of the mansion. The servants who passed by us greeted us, which she returned pleasantly, and I'm sure most of them raised their eyebrows at the baffled expression on my face.
Father sure was surprised when Mother just rushed into his study without any warning, laughing and giggling in joy.
"Layla, honey, is something the matter?" Jude asked as he placed the document he had been reading down on the desk, and gave his wife and his son his full attention
Layla beamed at him and said "Lucas just said his first words!"
Now that made my father jump up from his chair and rush towards us as soon as he could. I just turned my head towards my mother in a face palming expression. Seriously? That was what all the fuss was about? You danced like a crazy woman and giggled like a maniac just because of that? Have you lost your mind, woman?
"Really?" Jude said eagerly as he looked at his wife, and then at me.
"Yes!" Mother answered happily, and then turned her head towards me and said "Lucas, can you repeat what you said to me earlier?"
I stared at her, unimpressed, but when she looked at me with those wide, chocolate brown eyes, I melted. Seriously, how can someone say no to those eyes?
"Mama!" I said with a toothy smile that made my mother laugh once again and kiss my head.
"See? His first words were 'Mama!'" she then stared down at me adoringly and said "I'm so proud of you, Lucas!"
Her words made me smile widely as warmth spread through my heart. These people really aren't so bad after all.
"Lucas, say 'daddy'." Jude said with a smile.
I just stared at him mischievously and said out loud "Mama!"
"No, no, say 'Daddy.'"
"Mama!"
"Come on, son! Just once! Say 'daddy'."
"Mama!"
It was comical to see a grown up man sulk in a corner like Jude did when I refused to bend to his commands. Apparently, Mother thought so too as she began to laugh, and I soon joined her. After laughing at the sulking man for a while, I finally took pity on him and decided to let him hear what he wants.
"Dada!"
Well, looks like my vocal chords didn't actually let the words out like I hoped them to. However, Jude was quite happy with it, since soon he was also dancing in joy, laughing heartily and ranting how proud he was of his son. And of course he once again threw a party that night to celebrate my first words.
Really, these rich people have too much money to waste around for silly things.
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Bedtime stories were a special ritual for me and my mother. Ever since I was born, she would sit by my crib at night and would tell stories of various constellations and celestial spirits. Those were the stories I loved the most. From the way she talked about her spirits, I could definitely tell that she truly loved them. She would sometimes speak of her time as a celestial mage, and about the antics of her spirits. It was heartwarming to see her love for her spirits. Lucy had definitely inherited her mother's love for her spirits.
One day, to my surprise and delight, Mother decided to introduce me to her spirits. I was so excited. It was one thing to see them on a television, and it is another thing to meet them in real life.
"Capricorn, Aquarius, Cancer," Mother said with a smile, "meet my son, Lucas Heartfilia" She stared down at me with a smile, and I just wrapped my arms around her neck, and peeked at the three spirits shyly.
I could feel Magic thrumming from them, it was warm and inviting just like my Mother's presence. Their presence soothed me and made me feel safe.
Capricorn is actually a goat in real life -huh, I thought Mashima was just exaggerating in the manga. I guess not.- His sunglasses gleamed in the sun, and a warm smile spread on his lips and he stared at me. Cancer just stood, baffled, as if he couldn't comprehend what he was seeing. And yes, he actually had some claws peeking out from his back – don't even know how that works. Aquarius, however, was the one who dazzled me. Her blue hair contrasted perfectly with her pale skin, and her blue bikini clad figure left little to imagination. Her blue tail glittered in the sun, making her look ethereal. It was the stormy expression in her eyes, and the downward twist of her lips that marred her perfection
"Tch, you summoned me here just so I can meet your brat?" Aquarius scoffed and glared at us.
I was terrified of her for a moment, but then I talked myself out of it, thinking about how Aquarius sacrificed herself during Tartarus Arc to save Lucy and her friends. I would have to find a way to avoid that. Aquarius may come off as an uncaring bitch, but she has a heart of gold. I just need to make a way to worm into her heart.
Her glittering tail once again caught my attention, and I muttered in awe "Pwetty….."
That seemed to surprise her "Wha-What?" Aquarius exclaimed as I beamed at her and made grabby motions at her. Mother seemed to understand what I wanted, as she smiled at Aquarius and said-
"Would you like to hold him, Aquarius?"
"Tch, and why would I do something like that?" She said in a disgusted tone, but then her expression softened as I gave her puppy dog eyed look. After a while, she gave a long suffering sigh and took me from Mother's arms.
Yay! Puppy dog eyes look, success!
For a supposed uncaring person, she sure knows how to hold a baby correctly. I patted her pale cheeks with my small hands and exclaimed in awe "Pwetty…"
Her cheeks flushed pink, and I blinked in awe. Huh, who knew Aquarius could blush?
I then turned my head and stared at Cancer, who nodded at my small form and said "It's nice to meet you –ebi."
I giggled and repeated after him "ebi!"
That eared me a small smile from the Crab spirit.
"It is a pleasure to finally meet you, young Master" I heard Capricorn's soft voice and turned towards him, and almost fell down from Aquarius grip, but she righted her grip quickly, and scolded me for moving so much. I wanted to give the goat man a decent reply, but my attention would fall on his shiny goggles time and again –damn toddler attention span. Even teaspoon would have a better attention span than a toddler! I could help but blurt out "Shiny!" as I made grabby motions at Capricorn, my eyes fixated on his sunglasses.
Soon, I was handed to Capricorn –who was vehemently denying to hold me at first, but between Mother's stern look and my pout, the poor goat never stood a chance- who held me awkwardly. His hold was quite uncomfortable, and he even held me at an arm's length, well, after I had somehow grabbed his glasses.
Capricorn's eyes are a pretty honey color, and I found myself staring at his eyes, mesmerized while I drooled on his glasses. I could hear my mother teasing Capricorn, and Aquarius bitching about how thankful she is that the brat –aka me, didn't drool on her- while Cancer was snickering in background. I saw Capricorn sigh and I couldn't help but giggle.
I had always liked the idea of the Celestial Spirit mage. The Celestial Magic is a wonderful and intriguing thing, and it had always made me curious about how this thing actually worked. I mean, summoning a spirit from another world, through nothing but a key surely took a damn huge amount of magic. The deeper the bond between the Celestial Spirit Mage and their spirits, the stronger they are. No wonder in the end Lucy had become such a badass with her start dress forms. The deep bond she shared with her spirits is one I totally envy, and I hope I can achieve the same, and maybe greater than what she could do with her magic. Come on, you have to admit, summoning some otherworldly quirky spirits with a bunch of keys is an amazing concept.
I want to be a better Celestial Mage than Layla and even Lucy. I want to show the world that Celestial mages are not weak. I know many people think celestial Magic is weak, but boy are they wrong. I will prove how powerful a celestial mage can be with their spirits as their friends.
As I watched my mother interact with Aquarius, Cancer and Capricorn, a soft smile grazed my lips. Oh yeah, I can definitely get used to this.