**Unfortunately I don't own Fairy Tail**

PROLOGUE

She stood on the concrete steps and looked up at the enormous building as the wind whipped her blonde hair around her face. She smiled at the sign on the red brick building that read Fairy Tail Elementary. She was finally here, she had dreamed about this day for years. Today was her first day back at her old elementary school except she would now be a teacher. Well a substitute teacher for now but that didn't make the excitement in her belly any less.

She took a deep breath and wiped her sweaty hands on her pencil skirt. Still smiling widely she opened the glass doors and stepped inside the school. The lobby was very welcoming and homey with a gorgeous farmhouse feel. There were wooden end tables and chairs with a vintage finish. On the sage green walls there were metal pocket organizers with magazines and a beautiful boxwood wreath. There were another set of glass doors in front of her but these were locked and there was a tough looking security guard sitting behind them.

"May I help you?" the guard asked her through a microphone. Her heels clicked on the hardwood floor as she reached the window. She gulped and thought the guard looked even more intimidating as she got closer. He had a scar over his left eye that looked like a lightning bolt and his dark eyes looked right through her. She got ahold of herself and finally answered him.

"Yes, I'm Lucy Heartfilia and I'm the new substitute." His expression didn't change.

"Come in." She heard the lock on the doors unlock and she hurried to open them. The guard got up from his chair and walked towards her. He towered over her and she was surprised that his bulging biceps didn't rip his black T shirt.

"Welcome, I'm Laxus. I'll show you the way to the office." She nodded and decided against telling him that she knew her way around. She felt bad for the idiot that tried getting into this school.

The school name was printed on the white back wall and underneath was the school's insignia, that looked like a fairy jumping away. She followed Laxus quietly down the short hallway and into the school office. The farmhouse décor was followed throughout the office too. There were two huge wooden desks decorated on top with wire baskets and mason jars filled with flowers. The walls had industrial pipe shelves and a huge vintage clock. Her inspection of the place was interrupted as Laxus introduced her to the women behind the wooden desks.

"Ms. Heartfilia, these are the school secretaries, Levy McGarden and Lisanna Strauss." The short blue haired woman waved at her excitedly, the one he called Levy. While Lisanna, rolled her eyes and returned her eyes to her computer screen. Lucy ignored Lisanna and returned the wave to Levy. She thanked Laxus, she got a grunt as a response and he left.

"We are so excited to have you with us, Ms. Heartfilia. Welcome to Fairy Tail Elementary!" The short woman jumped up from her seat as she said the school name. Lucy was definitely going to get along with her great.

"Thank you, I'm happy to be here and Lucy is just fine." The other woman beamed.

"You are going to absolutely love it here. This will be my third year here and I couldn't imagine working somewhere else. The principals are amazing and so helpful. The teachers are great and just as helpful. Did you get a tour of the school yet?" She could tell that Levy liked working their very much just by the excited glint in her eyes.

"Well actually I use to be a student at this school when I was young. It sure looks different though so a tour wouldn't hurt."

"That's great, I can show you around."

"Natsu! Good morning!" The white haired girl had finally spoken and was looking behind Lucy with a big smile.

Lucy turned around and felt at a loss for words. Two men had entered the office but one in particular caught her attention. The first thing she noticed was his strange salmon colored hair and then his handsome smile. He was wearing a black button up with a white scaly scarf wrapped around his neck. The shirt did nothing to hide the sculpted body that was surely underneath. His dark green eyes meet Lucy's chocolate eyes and she felt her heart stop for a second. Then she was bumped and the moment was over.

"Natsu, I missed you this weekend." As Lucy regained her balance, she saw Lisanna throw her arms around the man's neck and press her body to his. Her short skin tight dress left nothing to the imagination. Lucy looked down at the hard wood floor as she felt intrusive staring at them.

"And what am I? Chopped liver?" Lucy finally looked at the other man and thought he was quite handsome too. He had orange hair and was dressed in a black suit.

"Hi, Loke." The orange haired man laughed as Lisanna's attention was back on the other man again.

"Loke, I would like to introduce you to our new substitute, Ms. Lucy Heartfilia." Levy gestured to Lucy with her hand. Loke's eyes met hers and a sly smile appeared on his face. He took Lucy's hand and brought it up to his lips.

"Very nice to meet you, Ms. Heartfilia." He kissed her knuckles softly and she was sure she was blushing. "I'm Loke Lion, the assistant principal of the school. If you need anything at all, it will be my pleasure to help you."

"Loke, lay off her." Loke gave her one last bright smile and let go of her hand. Levy turned stunned Lucy to the new voice. Her eyes meet his again and her breath caught. He took his arm from around Lisanna, which disappointed her, and extended it to Lucy.

"We finally meet, Ms. Heartfilia. Welcome to our school." Lucy put her hand in his and swore she felt a shock go through her. They let go and both looked at their hands weirdly but didn't comment on it. The man just chuckled and ran his hand through his hair.

"Thank you for this opportunity, Mr. Dragneel." Lucy had finally found her voice even though it wasn't as steady as she wanted it to be.

"No need to be so formal, call me Natsu. I can take you on a tour of the school if you haven't done so already." Lisanna pushed in front of Natsu before she could answer.

"Oh, no need Natsu. Levy and I were already welcoming her and about to take her on the tour so don't you worry." Lucy wanted to protest but decided not to since it was only her first day and she didn't want to get on anyone's bad side.

"Oh ok, well Ms. Heartfilia, I leave you in good hands. My office is the left door behind Levy's desk if you need anything."

"Thanks again." He gave her a toothy grin and a wink. She hoped her face wasn't bright red. He slammed his hand on Loke's back, who was still staring at Lucy and steered him to the direction of his office.

"Ok, we can check the introductions to the principals and get started on your tour. You coming, Lisanna?" Levy turned to the skinny girl trying to walk away.

"No, you got it." Levy rolled her eyes and smiled.

"Follow me, Lucy." Lucy followed Levy through the whole school. The layout was coming back to her but things had definitely changed. The teachers greeted her and some stuck around to ask her some questions. Levy was great company and they found out they actually had a lot of things in common. Lucy knew she had made the right decision and would love working here.

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