This is my first Fairy Tail story, so I hope ou enjoy this first chapter. The story takes place just after the end of the Oración 6 saga.

I chose to use the word Madoushi (that means wizard, witch in japanese) because I wasn't comfortable with the word wizard.

Disclaimer: Fairy Tail belongs to Mashima Hiro-sama.

Iced Honey

Chapter I – A stranger in the guild

It was a day like all others for the magic guild called Fairy Tail. Lucy was sat at one of the bar's benches, resting her head on the counter.

"Calm day, Lucy?" a known voice sounded on her ears.

"Ah, Mira-san…" she answered raising her head. "After all those creeping events I don't have the energy to go on a job right now."

Mirajane smiled.

"And where is the rest of the gang?"

"Actually, I thought they would be here, you know. They didn't come to bother me at home."

Mira was going to answer but a strange scene caught her attention: an unknown girl was passing by the guild's front door; her clothes were ruined, her long black hair was completely disheveled and there were bruises and blood all over her very white skin. Tears dripped from her tired eyes.

Mira and Lucy ran to caught her before she collapsed on the floor.

"Am I… am I… in Fairy Tail?" her voice could have sounded splendid to the human's ears, but it was maculated by deep pain and despair.

"Yes. You are in Fairy Tail."

The girl tried to smile, but her efforts were in vain.

"I am glad."

And passed out.

When she opened her eyes again, the first person she saw was Mirajane – sat on a chair beside the bed where she lied, that obviously belonged to a hospital.

"I'm glad you woke up." Mira said smiling.

"Thank you for helping me." The girl said. "You are Mirajane-san, right?"

Mira nodded.

"My name is Nina Honeywell."

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Nina-san. The doctors told me that once your magic was restored your healing was almost immediate. They were very impressed with such a quick healing, but they want you to stay at the hospital for a little longer."

Without any warning, Nina started to cry.

"Are you alright?" Mira asked with honest concern.

"I am sorry. I just… I heard a lot of things about you and I always… I always thought that this kindness of yours was like a defense mechanism or something. But I was wrong. You are really… you are really…"

Mirajane smiled.

"Seems like you are very sensitive to other people's feelings."

Nina just nodded. But Mira didn't need her to make a long speech to understand that it was more a magical ability than just a sensibility.

"If… it is possible I would like to join you." Nina delicately changed the subject.

"Master told me about your arrival before he went on a trip. But I think he was wrong about some details…" the last part Mira said more to herself than to Nina. But it didn't avoid the hearing of the black haired madoushi and the sudden darkness that hit her exquisite violet eyes.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to upset you."

Nina forced a smile. "Do not blame yourself. I am the guilty one."

Mira just smiled and got up.

"Rest here for a little while. Whenever you are ready, just come to see us at the guild, okay? Fairy Tail is happy to have you."

A whole week passed by until Nina had the courage to show up at Fairy Tail. She had to be absolutely sure her emotional control was good enough for her to show up in front of people without turning into a miserable pool of tears.

It took a while, but she went. She was uncertain of how she was supposed to behave in there. What if nobody like her? What if… what if that happens again?

"Ah! Nina-san! You came!" Mira exclaimed. "Everyone, please, welcome our new member, Nina Honeywell."

For some minutes, Nina was almost suffocated by lots of greetings and introductions and an enormous wave of all kinds of emotions. She has never been in a place so crowded before.

"Are you okay, Nina-san?" Lucy asked getting closer to her.

"I am. Thank you. It is Lucy-san, right?"

Lucy nodded.

"You don't need to use the "-san", though. We're nakama now."

Nina smiled.

"You are a very happy person, Lucy."

Lucy blushed.

"Why do you say that?"

"It is my special power, above some others."

"You mean, you can read other people's feelings?"

"Well, yes, you can see it that way. Although "read" is not the best word. I guess I can feel the emotions of people around me."

"Wow. That's amazing." And then she hesitated for a second. "What else can you say about me?"

Nina analyzed for a few seconds.

"Well, you have one sadness but are usually quite happy. You also love someone, very much actually. Your boyfriend, I presume?"

Lucy blushed furiously.

"Oh, I am sorry. Your feeling is so sure that I thought you were together."

"That's not your fault, Nina." Lucy smiled. "It's mine." And laughed nervously while looking at someone. "Is there anything interesting about anyone here?"

Nina laughed.

"You do love a gossip, huh?"

"You say this because Mira-san hasn't explored your talent yet."

"Mirajane-san herself is a very complex person…" And then, Nina caught sight of someone across the hall. "I am sorry, but, is that Titania over there?"

Lucy looked to the place Nina was referring to. "Yes, that is Erza Scarlet. You want to talk to her?"

"No, that is not necessary."

"Look, Nina, the day you walked through that door for the first time I thought you were a very mysterious, recluse and quiet person, and here you are, talking to me like you know me forever. This is the Fairy Tail spirit! Erza would love to know you, I'm sure."

"I can't."

"I'm guessing you saw something interesting about her, right?" Lucy grabbed Nina's arm. "Come on, I'll introduce you two."

"Lucy, it is really not necessary…"

And it really wasn't. Erza was already on her way towards the other two.

"Hello. Mirajane has talked a lot about you, I'm glad to finally meet you, Nina. I am Erza."

"It is nice meeting you too, Erza-san."

"I am curious, Nina, your power seems to be very strong. Can I ask you what your type of magic is?"

Nina smiled.

"I am impressed that you are impressed about my powers, Erza-san. You have three Dragon Slayers and some other madoushi with incredible power, without counting yourself. I am really not that powerful, not anymore."

Erza raised an eyebrow.

"That's not true and you know it."

Nina laughed.

"Well, I can feel what people feel. And I am also a Vampire Slayer."

"What?" Lucy shouted. "So, you were like, raised by a vampire?"

"No. Vampires are nothing like dragons. A vampire would never take care of a child."

"Then, how did you get the power?" It was Erza's turn to ask.

By this time, Natsu, Gray, Wendy and Levy had approached the three girls and almost all the madoushi at the guild were paying attention to their conversation.

"Do you happen to know which creature is most threatened by vampires?" Nina asked.

"Fairies." Levy answered. "At least in some stories. Werewolves are vampire's worst enemy, but they like to prey on fairies."

"That's right, Levy-san."

"So, you are telling us you were raised by a fairy?" Levy asked, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

"Yes. The name she used with us was Isabella."

"Us?"

Just then Nina noticed her mistake. That was no "us" anymore, not for her.

"Yes, she had another pupil when she was training me."

"And he is a Vampire Slayer too?" Erza asked.

"No. Fairies have great knowledge. They know lots of old magic."

"That's interesting…" Erza whispered, intrigued.

"So, tell us, Nina, do fairies have tails?" Natsu asked exploding curiosity and excitement.

Nina laughed for almost a whole minute.

"I cannot tell you that. Isn't that mystery supposed to be Fairy Tail's great adventure? If I tell you the adventure is lost!"

"She's right." Gray said.

"But that is not fair! If she already know, the adventure for her is lost!" Natsu mumbled.

"But it's none of your business, right fire-head?" Gray teased.

"And none of yours, popsicle."

And they started to fight, as usual.

Erza was furious, but tried to ignore. Lucy just sighed. Nina was socked.

"Is that… normal?" She asked, not fully understanding why no one was trying to stop them.

"Yes." Lucy answered. "Don't worry, you'll get used to it after sometime."

But soon the entire guild was a pandemonium. Though it should be frightening or at least annoying, Nina smiled.

"Oh please, don't tell me you think this is alright!" the cat Charle complained.

"Charle!" Wendy reprehend her.

"Do not worry, Wendy-chan." Nina said. "Charle is right." And then she looked to the white cat. "But don't you think is comforting? This is a place that can really feel like home."

Charle blushed and didn't answer. She also ignored Happy when he asked if she wanted his fish. She didn't want to admit it to anyone.

Nina just laughed. She had finally found a place to stay. She would finally be able to rest after all those years walking from place to place without really having somewhere to go. She would finally have a shot on happiness.

Too bad he was not there with her. Too bad she was never going to see him again. Too bad it was all her fault.