Rolling Thunder and Clanging Iron

Prologue

Disclaimer: I will never own any of the fairy tail franchise...A depressing thought.

A/N: Hello everyone! I don't have a set couple for this. Its going to go back and forth between Gajeel x Lucy or Laxus x Lucy. If you will leave a review mentioning which couple you would like it will make my desicion easier. This story popped into my head and I haven't been able to work on any of my others while I was writing this one out. As always be kind and keep in mind constructive criticism is always welcome. I will update this story once a week on thursdays.

'It was a bright and sunny day, and I just know its gonna be a good one. Although now that I think about it, it does feel a little warm... wait... warm?'

Natsu! GET OUT OF MY BED!

"five more minutes luce." Natsu whines. 'Ugh how many times do I have to tell him that just because we are best friends doesn't mean he can sneak in and sleep in my bed.'

"Let me guess if your in my bed then my kitchen has already been ransacked." I mutter.

'Ugh and I just restocked it too, looks like I am going to have to take a couple of solo jobs in order to make up for both rent and food bills for this month.' I think as I walk towards the kitchen to inspect the damage.

'I suppose I should explain some things. Its been 4 years since the Grand Magic Games and in that time a lot has changed. First and foremost Natsu and Lisanna got together and are actually engaged, there is no set date for the wedding just yet but its something to look forward to in the coming future. Next Levi got married to Jet and they are expecting their first child, it came as a shock to most of the guild when they announced their engagment. Most of us were expecting her to end up with Gajeel seeing as they have gotten closer since the battle of fairy tail. Speaking of the battle of fairy tail, The thunder legion have settled down in their own relationships. Freed ended up with Mirajane, Evergreen ended up with Elfman to nobodies surprise, and Bickslow ended up with Cana. Most of the guild has began settling down, it feels like we are going through a transition between generations. In fact Laxus just inherited the guild from his grandfather who is enjoying his retirement.'

I walk back into my bedroom and see Natsu sprawled under my covers.

'He never changes' I think just as a knock sounds at my door.

'I wonder who that is. especially this early in the morning'

I walk towards the front door as I pull my hair up into a pony tail.

"Lucy? are you awake?" 'Oh I guess I should have expected it to be her'

I open the door with a pleasant smile on my face.

"Good morning Lisanna! He's sleeping on my bed...again."

"I figured... I'm sorry about this Lucy, we got into an argument last night and he took off." Lisanna apologizes

"It's fine, I figured that's what happened, if you will give me a second I will get dressed and leave you two to hash it out."

"Ah thanks Luce." she smiles gratefully

"Its not a problem 'Sanna, anytime!" I rush into my bedroom and grab an outfit really quick. I change into it in the bathroom, its a pair of black leather leggings and an off the shoulder black and gold blouse. I grab my keys of my bedside table, and my whip from my dresser.

"Alright! its all yours 'sanna" I yell out as I rush out the front door and head towards the guild hall. Immediately after leaving my apartment I rush to the edge of the river and walk on the curb.

"Looks like I was right, its a beautiful day!"

"Watch it blondie one of these days your going to fall in!" one of the fishermen yell out like he does every time he sees me walking along the curb.

"I'll be fine, thanks though!" I reply, and then immediately get lost in thought.

'One day I hope to have a happy and romantic relationship that will lead to a family one day' I sigh despondently.

'I suppose I have had an urge to be in a long lasting relationship since levy's wedding. Seeing her happily smile at jet during the ceremony just made it that much stronger. I want so badly to be in a relationship like hers. You can tell they are truly happy when they look at each other, they would do anything to protect each other. Then again its not just their relationship that makes me want something similar. Juvia and Gray's relationship is adorable, and so is Erza's and Jellal's. Neither of them are engaged but I wouldn't be surprised if it happened some time soon.'

I glance up as I am suddenly covered in shadows. "Oh I didn't even know I was close to the guild hall let alone standing in front of it... just goes to show how deep I was into my thoughts." "I guess I can only dream of having something similar to everyone else's relationships." I sigh as I push open the door. 'Guess I better put a grin on my face and deal with a new day.'