Requested by: ShawnMendes9000
Again, this isn't what you excepted, since I really dislike writing cheating oneshots, as I think it's a really terrible thing to do to another person. (It's just my own opinion. I have no idea why someone will cheat, save the drama and tell the truth...)
Truth be told, it's because I wrote 1000 words and then realised that I haven't included the cheating element, that's why it's so long and why Sting isn't exactly a cheater in this one. Because I really didn't want to rewrite the whole thing.
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~~~ Start ~~~
Seven years ago, there was a young girl who laughed without a care in the world.
Seven years ago, her [Hair Colour] hair and [Eye Colour] eyes brought joy to the Fairy Tail guild.
Seven years ago, there was a second Fire Dragon Slayer who was the same as her elder brother. There was a girl who was the life and spirit of the guild.
She was loved in the flourishing guild that grew bigger by the day. By the family that she cherished.
But that was seven years ago.
When the strongest mages in the guild disappeared after heading to the S-Class trials, the family started to fall apart.
With only the weaker people left in the guild, members started leaving while the debt owned by Fairy Tail steadily grew.
All hope seemed to be lost and [Name]'s hope slowly grew dim. The hope that they would come back disappeared and she became haunted with their memories.
The memories of her comrades. The memory of her team. And worse of all, the memory of her elder brother, who was always there for her.
And so, five years ago, [Name] left the guild, wanting to forget the pain of the memory that laid there.
True enough, she found herself joining a new guild and making new memories. Hopefully, this time with people who won't disappear on her.
To this day, [Name] resides in Sabertooth as a tiger. The mark of Fairy Tail was replaced.
How she found Sabertooth was certainly odd. But the oddest fact is how it changed her.
She turned from a girl who smiled warmly at everyone to one who glared darkly at anyone who dared to look down at her.
But to those who she grew to trust, she is still the same positive girl from before.
To grew to be close to the Twin Dragon Slayers, becoming the third one of their group.
For five years, she's grown close to them. Especially Sting. They've done almost everything together. The three seemed to be inseparable.
They knew everything about the other, but neither of the two knew of [Name]'s affliction with Fairy Tail and her real last name.
In order to forget Fairy Tail, [Name] told herself that she had to change. She introduced herself as a second generation Dragon Slayer by the name of [Name] [Surname].
But it's a wonder what will happen now, when five long years later, [Name] hears news of the Tenrou Team's return?
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[Name]'s eyes surveyed the crowd around them as they stood in the centre. A guild had just decided to fight a pick with them, taunting their guild name.
"What a joke, all bark and no bite" [Name] stated coldly, glaring at one of the members who ran at her. He froze and instantly disappeared.
Whispers started among the crowd and they all talked about the three Dragon Slayers.
Suddenly, a familiar boy fell through the crowd, face first. Her eyes widened as she stared at him in shock.
How was he there? So the supposed rumours were true.
Even so, she can't return back to Fairy Tail. Not when she finally found her place in Sabertooth.
She turned her face away, stepping behind Sting to hide herself from his view.
After the short talk, [Name] noticed the time. Unwillingly, she spoke up, bringing the attention to her.
"Sting, Rogue, we better hurry up or else Master Jiemma won't be pleased." [Name] placed her hand on Sting's shoulder.
Lucy and Happy froze in pure shock, realising her presence. They couldn't bring words to their mouths as they noticed the exposed red Sabertooth mark on her shoulder in place of the Fairy Tail mark.
"That scent..." Natsu whispered, looking up. "[Name]?"
[Name]'s expression didn't falter and she only stared at the three with cold eyes. She can't be associated with them.
She doesn't deserve to.
"Sorry? Do I know you?" She asked rhetorically, looking back.
"Natsu-San knows you?" Sting asked suspiciously.
"I've never met him before in my life" [Name] fake scoffed, knowing that Natsu could hear her. "The first time I heard about him was from you"
"[Name]? You're [Name]! Don't yo--"
"Don't speak my name so casually you Fairy Tail scum" [Name] turned back around just before she walked away.
Her cold [Eye Colour] eyes glared straight at Natsu's onyx ones.
Eyes that swirled with an emotions that Natsu has never seen directed to him before.
Guilt. Sorrow. Anger.
It all hit him hard. But he noticed one thing that stood out. A hint of happiness.
But that happiness for their return could not be shown, for she is in Sabertooth now.
Before he could confirm, [Name] had turned back around and Sting had swung an arm protectively around [Name], glaring back at Natsu as well.
Almost as if he suspected something had gone on between them.
"He knows you. What went on between you two?"
"Nothing. Even if something did happen, I don't remember it so it's clearly not important" [Name] lied, smiling slightly at Sting.
He seemed satisfied with her answer and let it go but he couldn't help the unsettling feeling he had.
[Name] is his and belongs to no one else but him. (And no, Sting is not Yandere here)
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During the beginning of the fourth day of the Grand Magic Games, Sting couldn't not notice the glances his girlfriend gave to the pink haired dragon slayer over the course of the games.
And of course, he noticed the glances that Fairy Tail gave to the [Hair Colour] haired girl as she stood next to him, watching the games.
He growled quietly under his breath after glaring at Fairy Tail once again.
"Something the matter?" [Name] asked, turning around to face him.
"The Fairies are staring at you" Sting only replied.
"They're glaring at us because Lady Minerva hurt one of their members" [Name] easily brushed it off, staring at the first tag team battle in front of her.
In her mind, she was worried. Beyond worried for Lucy's condition. Something that she cannot show on the outside because she's a Tiger.
"This is boring. I'm going to find something more entertaining to do" [Name] closed her eyes, making up her mind.
"I'll come with you" Sting said.
"Sting, Master Jiemma's right there" Rogue spoke up after hearing their small conversation.
[Name] was only a reserve so she was free to leave whenever she wanted without having to worry about being punished by the Master.
Sting and Rogue, along with the rest of the offical team were meant to watch the matches the whole way through. To make note of weaknesses in other guilds.
[Name] took this knowledge to use to her advantage. To sneak away.
"Right, stay safe [Name]"
"Honestly, who do you think I am? I can defend myself perfectly fine. Besides, who's going to dare raise a fist against a Tiger?" [Name] smiled confidently, waving. "I'll be back to watch your match"
She walked down from the balcony that Sabertooth were placed on. [Name] easily found her way to the infirmary, hesitating as she stood outside the door.
A wave of fear flushed over her and she hesitated to open the door.
Her heart started to beat faster. Out of fear that she would be rejected.
She doesn't deserve to speak to them. She doesn't deserve to be with them. She doesn't deserve to laugh with them.
She abandoned her family for her own selfish desires to forget. Because she was weak and couldn't stand being in a place where memories haunt her.
But Lucy was her family. She has to see her. She has to see if she'll be alright.
However, whatever she does, [Name] can't let her guard down. Jiemma has eyes everywhere. She can't afford to get kicked out.
What will Sting say? How betrayed will he feel?
[Name] knocked on the door and opened it, seeing both Fairy Tail teams inside.
They all stared at her, but their eyes soon clouded with anger, which radiated off the majority of the members. [Name] didn't flinch. She was ready to be treated like this.
"What the hell are you doing here?" Laxus growled, lightning cackling around him.
"I came to see the severity of damage that Lady Minerva did" [Name] answered in a monotone voice. Her eyes looked at Lucy, who Natsu protectively stood in front. "I'm glad to see that you are fine. I apologise for the trouble Sabertooth has caused for you"
With those words, [Name] nodded her head to Lucy and turned to leave. Relieved.
She walked out of the door, feeling the auras of anger disappear.
Suddenly, [Name] heard footsteps coming to her. She turned around, knowing that it was Natsu.
"What do you want?" She asked her brother.
"Why did you leave Fairy Tail? What did those bastards do to make you forget?"
"They didn't make me forget. In fact, I didn't forget. You don't understand Natsu... I did it out of my own free will. You left for so long... I couldn't stand it. You, my older brother who I could always depend on. Who was always there for me. I couldn't stand your disappearance... I couldn't stay..." [Name] explained in a low whisper. "Your memories haunted me, I was depressed. I couldn't stay. I was afraid... I wanted to start again. I'm sorry Natsu. I really am"
And just as [Name] turned to head back to her balcony, Natsu grabbed her hand, pulling the girl into his chest.
"I'm sorry for leaving you alone" he let out in a whisper, holding his sister tight.
He never thought that his disappearance would've affected [Name] this badly.
[Name]'s eyes widened as tears brimmed her eyes. None fell. She buried her face in his chest as she hugged Natsu back tightly. Clutching the back of his clothing.
They stayed like that for a while, just a moment between brother and sister. Later on, they stepped back and for the first time since his return, [Name] smiled at him.
"The Master has eyes everywhere, please don't tell anyone about this. I can't get kicked out of Sabertooth." she told him. "I'm sorry Natsu, good luck"
She waved to Natsu who grinned back as she left.
"Don't worry. I'll win for sure" his whisper hung in the air, making [Name] smile but feel complicated at the same time.
Should she be cheering for Sting or Natsu? For Fairy Tail or Sabertooth?
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That afternoon, after Natsu won the match and the Twin Dragons were sent to the infirmary, [Name] did not hesitate to check on the two.
They were in separate rooms and [Name] was terrified of what was to come. But even more terrified of their conditions.
Since the fight was announced, she knew that Sting and Rogue would not win. Her brother is powerful. Powerful and unwilling to give up.
It would have taken more than a miracle for them to win.
She stood in front of the room that Sting was supposed to be in. But as she reached for the handle, she froze.
Why? Because she heard another girl's voice in there.
With her hearing, she could hear muffled parts of their conversation, but not the actual content. Curiosity got the better of her and [Name] opened the door, peaking inside.
The door barely made a sound and [Name] could see Sting talking with a girl that she didn't know.
As if on cue, Sting glanced to the direction of the door. But of course, [Name] didn't see that. She was concentrated on the unfamiliar girl.
The side of his mouth lifted up as he used his left hand to pull the girl in front of him. Blocking [Name]'s view of his face and making it seem as though they were kissing only from the door.
[Name]'s eyes widened as she stood in shock. Her breath was caught in her throat and [Name] quickly closed the door. She ran away, her footsteps grew distant.
Sting heard the door click close and the girl pulled back.
"Are you sure about this?" She asked him, glancing at the direction of the door. "This is a rather cruel prank on your girlfriend. Or are you the type of boyfriend who enjoys seeing thei-"
"No! It's not a prank" Sting said, averting his eyes and glaring down at the floor. "She was with Natsu-San. I saw her hugging him. I just want to see if she still cares for our relationship"
"Sounds to me like you're just jealous and that you're too afraid to ask her" the girl said, standing up to stretch.
"She's... important to me... I'm afraid that I'll loose her..." Sting said in a whisper. The girl looked over, slightly startled.
"That's sweet I guess. I think she's a sweet girl, I wouldn't want to lose her either" She said, smiling slightly. "From what I've seen in the guild, despite the fact that I'm fairly new, you two suit each other. Well, see you later Sting-San. That is, if you're still alive later"
And with that the girl waved cheerfully, heading out the door. She closed the door and smiled to herself, thinking in her mind that they were a sweet couple.
She had witnessed [Name] hugging the Fairy Tail wizard as well. However, she saw that it was not romantic the slightest. More like a lost sibling. The girl then closed her eyes and teleported away.
That night, [Name] never got a chance to properly speak to Sting. After he had put Jiemma in his place, after Minerva told him about Lector, Sting just seemed unapproachable.
In a different way than before.
[Name] has wanted to talk to him, but often found herself shying away.
Even now, as she stood outside his door, she found herself hesitant. Should she really do this?
"What's the matter?" A voice from behind startled her.
"I... I don't want to intrude on Sting..." she explained to Rogue, turning around.
"You've never been seen as a burden" Rogue assured her. "Why are you thinking that?"
"Fro thinks so too!"
"He's just lost Lector... he has a weight on hi-"
"Then he'll need you more now" Rogue told [Name], just as a muffled voice called out from inside the room.
"Who's there?"
Rogue silently nodded to [Name] and picked up Frosch, heading into his own room.
"I'm coming in" [Name] called from the door, clenching her fist. It's only Sting... he won't hurt her.
She walked in to see Sting sitting on the bed, head held in his hands. A wave of sorrow filled her mind as she stopped herself from hugging him.
"Sting?" [Name] asked. "I know this isn't the time, but I... um..."
[Name]'s voice trailed off, not knowing what to say. A silence fell over the two until the door opened.
"Sting-San, just an update, I still can't find Lector. I've honestly searched the whole inn" the same girl walked in. [Name]'s eyes widened. The girl noticed.
"You must be [Name]-San, look, about earlier, Sting-San only wanted to see whether you cared for your relationship. I can promise you that nothing happened." The girl explained, walking towards [Name]. She then whispered in her ear. "Besides, he really needs you right now. Trust my words, Sting was only jealous because of Natsu-San"
And the girl stepped away, smiling at [Name], who nodded. She had never really seen the girl before, and yet she felt as though she could trust her words.
The girl bounced out of the room, most likely off to help find Lector.
"I'm sorry" [Name] said, stepping towards Sting. She carefully hugged him, smiling warmly. "Natsu's not someone you need to worry about. I'll tell you the truth later. After the Grand Magic Games. Just know that I love you"
"Honest?"
"Honestly" [Name] confirmed. "We'll get Lector back."
With those words, Sting turned around to hug [Name] instead. Holding her tight, as if he was afraid that she too would disappear.
~~~ End ~~~