Hey everyone! You know it! The very first PantherlilyXHappy fanfiction! Well, as far as I know. Now, I know there is a major gap in between their ages, but nothing can stop a ship from shipping! Plus, this isn't an M-rated fic so get your heads out of the gutter! You've heard it hear from yours truly, kyouko68! Enjoy the show!

Chapter 1: Independence

Pantherlily gazed intently at the request board. He doesn't have much experience when it comes to choosing a job for himself. Gajeel usually did all the work. He would be the one to pick out a mission for them, but not today.

Today Lily's going to go on one all by himself. He was quite content with it actually. He could probably use this time away from the guild for a while.

The black exceed turned to watch his friends cause mischief around each other. Don't get him wrong, he loved the guild as much as the next guy, but he won't be long anyway. Hopefully theirs a job somewhere where he doesn't have to stay long.

"Hey Lily whatcha doin'?" A certain blue exceed flew towards Lily and landed next to him. The younger has always been some sort of mystery to Pantherlily. There are many times when Happy is very mischievous and snarky to others. Lily knew it was just apart of his character, but there are other times were Happy can be as mature as Lily himself. Even though those times are pretty rare…

"I'm going to take on a job." Lily told him. Happy's eyes widened with wonder.

"Wow, you're going by yourself? I've never done a mission by myself before. I'd always have Natsu with me." He said happily. "Ooh! Can I go with you?"

"Uh…why?" Pantherlily has always known Happy's trouble with independence. Most people don't even recognize his presence. It might actually be good for him to go on this mission with him.

"Pleease?" the smaller cat begged.

"Ok, fine." Right when he said those words Happy rejoiced and sped off to go brag to Natsu and the others. Lily heaved a sigh.

"Guess what you guys! I'm going on a mission. And it's just going to be me and Pantherlily! We'll show you all how strong we little cats can be. Right Charle?" Happy floated around the she cat admiringly.

"Whatever…" Charle responded. Pantherlily didn't understand his fascination with the she-cat. She turns him down at any advance. But he could at least give his props for his persistence.

"Your don't want me to go on this one with you? I could be of some help-" Natsu began, but Happy stopped him.

"Nope, not this time Natsu. I think I'm old enough to make my own decisions." Happy said proudly. Natsu was taken aback. Rivers of tears ran down his face as Natsu tackled his partner and best friend in a bear hug.

"My little Happy is all grown up! Oh man, I promised myself I wasn't gonna cry!" Natsu wailed comically. Lily chuckled then turned back to the board. He had his eye on one job. It was kind of simple: Locate and unmask an evil witch plaguing the town of Chashire.

Wait, Chashire? That place is really far from Magnolia. Lily didn't know if Happy would be ok with that.

"So what's our job, partner?" Happy bounded up to the raven cat in excitement.

"Why don't you see for yourself?" Lily handed him the poster. Happy read it and his ears drooped slightly at the location.

"I-it's a bit far don't you think." Happy said timidly. Pantherlily smirked at the younger's flushed expression.

"Is it too much for you? I thought that you were gonna show everyone what you can do." Lily teased. Pink dusted across Happy's cheeks as he tried to put on a brave face.

"Th-this is nothing! I'm just as strong as any other mage in the guild! Let's go Lily!" Happy pulled the other along.

"Hold on, I have to confirm it first." Lily protested. Happy let go of Pantherlily's paw and turned to him, smiling apologetically.

"Oh yeah, almost forgot…" Happy rubbed the back of his head nervously.

"Wait, why can't we just fly there?" Happy questioned as they boarded the train. Even though Happy was not as sensitive as Natsu was when it came to transportation, Happy would prefer to fly than taking a train.

"As you know Chashire is a city a long way away from where we are now. We need to conserve our magic energy just in case we need to use it during the mission." Pantherlily pointed out.

"A-aye…"

"Oh come on, it's not that bad. I'll buy you some fish crackers." Right as Lily said this Happy flung himself at Lily, wrapping his little arms around the others waist.

"You're the best Lily!" he rejoiced. Pantherlily was taken aback from the sudden affection making heat rise to the black exceed's cheeks.

"Oi oi…" Pantherlily uttered stiffly.

The ride there was a long one and Happy fell asleep in his seat. Pantherlily watched the younger sleep as he observed how he resembles a common feline of this world. Even though Happy and Lily were in fact not cats, Happy has lived in this world his whole life. It was inevitable for the younger to take upon cat like characteristics.

It was kind of cute watching Happy curled up in his seat, purring like the youngling he is. Lily himself was not much older than Happy. When it comes to exceed years, Happy is a premature teenager, compared to human years he should be a toddler. Lily is an adult and has been for a few years now. In Edolas, his size made him become a solder for the royal guard at a very young age.

Lily began to lose his train of thought as he slowly fell asleep.

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Groaning, Pantherlily awoke. The first thing he glimpsed was a tuff of blue hair in his face. It didn't take him long to notice that Lily was sleeping way to close to Happy. Pantherlily jumped and moved away quickly before he was caught spooning his friend.

Man, I really need to learn how to stay still when I sleep. Pantherlily sighed ruefully. It seemed that there stop was up next. He placed his paws gently on Happy's shoulders and shook the blue exceed awake. "Happy, wake up. Are stop is next."

Happy stretched his limbs with a content sigh. "Aye sir…" he mumbled as he rubbed his eyes from sleep like a young kit. He didn't want to admit it, but Happy did look quite adorable. Lily turned away from him so he wouldn't be accused of staring.

"Well, let's get this over with."

"Aye!" Happy grabbed Lily's paw and dragged him off the train. "This is so exciting! We're off on our own adventure, just the two of us! I can't believe this is actually happening!" Happy said with the sudden burst of energy.

Pantherlily was pretty much used to this behavior from Gajeel anyway. Being dragged here and there from a slightly clingy partner. Don't get him wrong, he wasn't irritated from it one bit. Lily just didn't mind.

"Say…Pantherlily. Why aren't you going on mission with Gajeel?" Happy asked suddenly. Oh yeah, Lily hadn't really told the younger of why he was going alone.

"Well, it's Gajeel and Levy's anniversary and well, let's just say they took a vacation. I just need a little extra cash." He explained.

"Ah."

Even though the mission hasn't really started yet, Pantherlily had a bad feeling in the pit of his stomach about this. As if something is going to happen later on that will most likely going to put the pair in a bad situation. Eh, maybe I'm just being a little paranoid.

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