A/N- This is my first Laxana chapter fic, although it is my fourth Laxana fic at all. I'm planning to update this fic every Sunday.

This fic pretty much follows the Fairy Tail timeline, once I get to it. But there are the years before that every Laxus, Cana, or Laxana fan wonders about. This story follows Laxus and Cana's developing relationship through all of it's stages. Strangers, friends, guild mates, enemies, friends again, guild mates again, and finally lovers (lol, that's what my grandmother calls it!).

Disclaimer- I don't own Fairy Tail or any of its characters. All I own is the idea for this fic.

I also don't own the quote in my summary. That quote is by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

Cana stood outside the doors of Fairy Tail, silent, shocked tears streaming down her young face. ~He… He didn't… recognize… me…? But… but Mommy said… that he's my Daddy… How could he not recognize me…? Mommy… I'm scared. What's gonna happen to me…?~

"Hey, Gildartz, you forgot- who are you?" a voice asked from above her.

Cana looked up to see a boy slightly older then her. He had spiky blonde hair, and blue-gray eyes, across one of which he had a lightning shaped scar. He wore a baggy green t-shirt over a black long-sleeved shirt. Headphones covered his ears, and he had a confused look on his face.

She wiped the tears from her eyes, hiccupping as she tried to calm down, "C-Cana."

The boy looked confused, "What are you doing here?"

She hiccupped again, still trying to stop crying, "M-Mommy sent me here to find D-Daddy."

He crouched in front of her, concern on his face, "Cana, everyone here is a member of the guild, and none of the guild members have children."

Cana, who had finally gotten her tears under control, started crying again, "B-B-But, Mommy said D-D-Daddy was a F-F-Fairy Tail M-Mage."

Gently, he wiped the tears from her cheeks, "Did she say who he was?" Cana nodded.

"Mommy said that Daddy's name was Gildartz Clive. Mommy used to have a picture of Daddy," Cana rummaged in the bag hung on her back, pulling out the picture and handing it to the boy, "See?"

The picture showed a beautiful young woman, around her early twenties, with waist-length, dark brown, wavy hair. She had large, beautiful violet eyes, and a self-assured smile on her face. She was wearing a plain green dress, and in her hands she held a bouquet of flowers. Standing in front of her was a man with slicked back orange hair and dark brown eyes. He was entirely clean-shaven, and also appeared to be in his early twenties. A faint blush was on his cheeks as he stared at the woman in front of him. Between the two people, yet slightly behind them, was what was obviously a minister.

"Mommy said it was the picture of their wedding," Cana said, looking up at the boy.

He looked at her in shock, "I didn't know Gildartz was married."

Another unfamiliar voice echoed through the doors as another man walked out, "Laxus, did you catch up with Gildartz and give him his- who's this?"

Laxus looked up, "This is Cana. Cana, this is Wakaba. I have to go now, but he'll take care of you until I get back, okay."

Cana nodded slowly, and watched as Laxus ran off to catch Gildartz, something small in his hands. She looked up at Wakaba, "H-Hello."

Wakaba smiled, "Hello. Would you like to come inside for some juice?"

Cana nodded again, holding out her hand. Wakaba stared at her, confused, and took her hand, as if not sure why he was doing this. They walked inside, until they got to an empty table, where Wakaba sat her down, "I'll be right back with your juice. Don't go running off, okay?"

"Okay," Cana said, looking around. Fairy Tail was it's usual self, but it confused her, ~Mommy said that Fairy Tail was a place for working. Why is everyone playing? It's so noisy… it hurts my head…~

Wakaba sat back down, handing her a small glass, "Here's your juice."

They sat there for a few minutes, and Wakaba's expression grew more and more uncomfortable every second that passed. "So, Cana, what are you doing here?"

Cana opened her mouth to reply, but heard Laxus's voice instead, "She wants to meet Gildartz. Apparently her mother knew him."

Wakaba rolled his eyes, mumbling, "Who doesn't?"

Laxus sat down next to Cana, "I'll take care of her. You go on."

Wakaba stood with relieved haste, calling as he made his escape, "If your sure…"

Laxus looked at her, "It's probably best if you don't tell anyone that he's your father. I doubt anyone would believe you."

Cana stared at him, tugging on his shirt, "You believe me, right, Laxus?"

Laxus nodded, "Of course I believe you. But everyone else is a grown-up, and they never believe anything they can't see for themselves."

Cana nodded in agreement before cocking her head, "How old are you, Laxus?"

"I'm eleven," Laxus said, puffing himself up with pride.

"I'm six," Cana said, faint jealousy apparent in her voice.

Laxus rumpled her hair, "Don't worry, you'll be eleven eventually. I should probably take you to meet Gramps."

Cana looked at him in confusion, "Who's Gramps?"

Laxus stood, grabbing her hand, "Gramps is the Master of Fairy Tail."

"Why do you call him 'Gramps' though?" Cana asked, walking next to him.

He looked at her like she was crazy, "Well, duh. Because he's my grandfather."

Cana gasped in excited shock, "You're grandfather is the Master of Fairy Tail?"

Laxus looked sad for a moment, "Yeah. It's not as fun as it sounds, you know."

Cana nodded, "Does that mean that you're going to be the Master one day?"

Laxus shrugged, "I don't know. It depends on who Gramps chooses to be his 'successor'."

Cana tugged on his hand until he looked over at her; she smiled, "You're nice. I think you would make a good Master."

Laxus blushed, "Well, we'll see, Cana."

They finished crossing the room until they got to the bar, where a little old man was sitting.

"Gramps!" Laxus called out.

The old man turned to look at them, "Yes, Laxus? Who's this?"

Laxus introduced them, "Gramps, this is Cana. Cana, this is my grandfather."

The old man hopped down off the bar, "Well, hello there, little one. What are you doing here."

Cana looked at Laxus, hiding behind his leg. Laxus sighed, "She wants to meet Gildartz."

The Master walked over to her, "Where's your mother and father, little Cana?"

Cana looked down, "Mommy died. She said the my Daddy was here."

The Master looked confused, "Who's your daddy?"

"Gildartz," Laxus answered for her.

The Master's eyebrows introduced themselves to his receding hairline, "Really?"

Cana nodded nervously.

"Does he know?" the Master asked.

Cana shook her head.

"What are you going to do?" the old man asked.

Cana shrugged.

"She could stay here until he gets back," Laxus suggested, "I don't think she has anywhere else to go, Gramps."

The Master looked at her, sympathetic concern on his face, "Is Laxus right?"

Looking down, Cana nodded.

The Master smiled a faintly sad, but mostly happy smile, "Then you can stay here. Welcome to your new home, Cana!"

Cana looked at Laxus, squeezing his hand. He looked over at her, crouching down when she tugged on his hand.

She gave him a smile, and hugged him, muttering into his chest, "Thank you, Laxus."