18GOOD EVENING MY FELLOW BOOKWORMS! Nick Write here, bringing you the...third attempt at writing this story. Woof, I'm seriously bad at this game. Or I shouldn't be writing this in this fasion. I seriously can't find a way I want to convey this properly. So I've decided to completely redo the whole premace of the story. Because I can't stand the Nirvana arc. Mostly. I can't find a good way to write it. And I hate that I can't. So, I hope that you like the new and (hopefully) improved Hurricane! READ ON!
It was a beautiful day. The sun was shining, and birds were singing. The usually busy city of Magnolia was even more packed than normal. Exited tourists bustled around, looking at shops, and happily discussing the Fantasia Parade, held by the Fairy Tail guild every year. Shops were set up all along the streets, and vendors were attempting to get their products out to the people.
" Hey Wendy! Check this out!"
A young boy stood in front of a shop, staring at the exotic stones and gems that the shopkeeper had laid out. A small red cat rested on his head, sleeping peacfully. A young girl came walking up behind him, and looked at the shop in awe.
" Wow. They're so pretty!"
The boy nodded, and grinned." Yeah, and I've got a few extra jewel if you want one."
She beamed." Really!?"
He nodded once more." Of course. You are my best friend aren't you?"
Wendy giggled, and looked at the gems." Thanks Abel!"
The shopkeeper grinned at the boy.
" Ah young love."
Abel blushed a little, and shook his head." N-no, it's not like that."
The man smirked knowingly, and simply shrugged. Wendy raised up a small gem in the shape of a teardrop.
" I like this one."
The shopkeeper smiled." Ah, Lapis Lazuli. A very beautiful gem. Usually assosiated with water."
Wendy turned and gave Abel a small smile." What a coincidence!"
Abel nodded." You aren't kidding."
Abel gave the shopkeeper a few bills, and the two continued on their way, Wendy admiring the beauty of the small gem. Abel turned his head down to the slightly shorter girl.
" Hey, you have the map don't you?"
Wendy shook her head." No, I thought you had it."
Abel pinched the bridge of his nose.
" I lost the map."
Wendy looked up to him, concerned, but he simply sighed.
" Well, I guess all we can do is ask the locals. This way!"
He began marching forward, Wendy following close behind. Behind her, a small white cat attempted to keep her pace while following the two.
" Child, wait up!"
They approached a native, who was reading a magazine, and tuning out the world around him.
" Mister." Wendy gently tapped his shoulder. He didn't respond, and Abel shrugged, and gave him a forceful tap on the shoulder.
" Hey, guy."
He looked up, an agitated look on his face." What do you want, kid?"
Abel returned with a stronger glare." Where's the Fairy Tail guild?"
The man suddenly looked fearfully at the face.
" L-look, the guild is in the middle of town. B-but it's closed right now, th-they're preparing for the festival! Please don't hurt me!"
Abel let the glare fall, and sighed." Well that isn't going to work."
Wendy looked at the now confused man in concern as they walked away from him. She looked up to the older boy.
" I wish you wouldn't do that."
Abel shrugged." I don't have the patience at this moment."
His tone was serious, but he turned around and grinned.
" We've got places to be, don't we."
Wendy nodded." But if they're closed for preperations, then how are we going to get in."
Abel shrugged." I guess we'll just have to wait on the parade. I mean, it is only in a few days, and I feel like we deserve a little relaxation time."
Wendy nodded." You're right. I want to sleep in a real bed again!"
They both shared a small laugh, while the white cat scoffed at them.
" And how do you plan on paying for an inn?"
Abel waved the small cat off." Don't worry about it Carla, Roy here sorted all the money we have, and we can manage.
The small cat that was still resting on the top of Abel's head held up a sleepy thumbs up, and immediately passed back out. Carla turned away, another little scoff escaping her lips, but the two ignored her. Abel sat down on a bench that was nearby.
" Okay, first we need to figure out an inn we can stay at. Then food. The food seems more important that the inn now that I look at it."
Wendy shrugged." Maybe we cou-"
The both of them went rigid, and looked around.
" Abel. Did you hear that?"
Abel shook his head." No, but I suddenly felt a huge surge of dark energy. What do you think is going on."
Wendy then pointed down the street, to the huge stampede of people that were running away from something. The two stood up quickly, and dodged away from the huge mass of people. Abel studied the stampede, and noticed two people that seemed to be spurring them on from the back. Suddenly recognized one as Mirijane Strauss, the poster girl of the Fairy Tail guild. He tapped on Wendy's shoulder.
" Do you see her to?"
Wendy nodded." Now's our chance."
Abel nodded." Let's go."
The two ran full speed towards the croud. However, once they reached the edge of town, they noticed all the people were gone, and that Mirajane and the large round man were watching as the group retreated into the distance. Wendy and Abel walked forward, earning the attention of Mirajane, who looked at them, first on guard, then confused, then concerned.
" Did you get seperated from the croud? Oh no, you poor things!"
Abel shook his head." We didn't get seperated. We never joined it. What was that about anyways?"
Mirajane large smile didn't leave her face." Well, all civilians need to leave town. The parade needs some extra practice, and we don't want to spoil what we have in store for them. You two should hurry after them. You aren't here by yourself are you?"
Wendy giggled a little, and Abel gave a small laugh." Actually we are. We're traveling wizards, and we've come here to visit Fairy Tail."
Mirajane looked at the two." Oh really. Why's that?"
Wendy smiled nervously to the older girl.
" Well, we want to join!"
AAAAAAAAAAAND THAT'S A WRAP FOLKS! Now, I know it's a little short. But it is a prologue, and it's just to introduce you to our plot, so get ready, cause next week Chapter One comes out! Please remember to Review, Follow, and Favorite. Nothing witty to say here.
See You On The Flip-Side~Nick Write
