Avatar The Last Airbender Fan Fiction ❯ Fairy Star. ❯ The Early Years. ( Chapter 2 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

The Early Years
5 months after Rick first came to his temple Belton was in a meeting with Tao.

"So how would you say the young Avatar is doing?" he asked.

“He’s doing very well in his Air Magic Training,” Tao spoke.

"Ah splendid. You think he is ready for the next step?" asked Belton.

“We have yet to find a Water Mage to train him,” Tao spoke, “Aside from that he’s ready.”

"Odd. You told me you know one. Did you forget?" asked Belton.

“Of course I know one but the issue is getting Rick to the mage without the other guilds finding out who he is,” Tao reminded.

"Speaking of guild the guild scouts I sent should be coming back soon." said Belton. "Shall we great them?"

Tao nodded as he and Belton went to go greet the scouts in question.

"Ah good! You're here!" said Belton seeing the scouts. "So what can you guys tell me about the guilds?"

The scouts told Belton everything they knew.

"Sounds like Fairy Tail's the best bet for Rick." said Tao.

“Indeed,” the Lead Scout said, “And we found another candidate to join Fairy Tail in the process.”

“Do tell,” said Balton.

“The candidate is a very attractive young lady for her age,” The Lead Scout said, “And she can handle all forms of Magic. The only issue is that she’s the niece of Sabertooth’s current guild master.”

"We'll have to be very tricky." said Belton. "Get some people on that. And send for Fairy Tail's guildmaster. And get some people to sneak in that Water Mage!"

“Already on it,” the Lead Scout spoke.

"How's Rick coming with Requip?" Belton asked Tao

“He’s coming along great,” Tao spoke.

“And his Charm lessons?” asked Belton.

“He’s progressing fast,” Tao said.

"I heard you've been teaching him about music." said Belton. "How's that coming along?"

“He’s doing okay,” Tao said.

"And his cooking lessons?" asked Belton.

“See for yourself,” Tao said, “I suppose you might want to ask about his childcare lessons.”

"Yep. He may be a father 1 day in the future." said Belton.

“Then he’s getting there,” Tao said, “Child care isn’t easy.”

“I hear he has a great kindness and a great talent for jokes. Both verbal and practical.” Said Belton. "Care to talk about that?"

“That he does,” Tao said. “As for how. It’s a long story.”

"Did he get his sky bison yet?" asked Belton.

“Yes he did,” Tao spoke.

"Oh wonderful! A boy or a girl?" asked Belton.

“A boy,” Tao said.

"Did he pick a name for his new friend?" asked Belton.

“He picked the name Skyscream,” Tao spoke.

"I hear he also adopted a polar beardog named Sonic and a bald eagle named Scout. Also 2 ferrets named Tom and Jerry." chuckled Belton. "He sure loves animals. I'll bet he could tame a dragon if he saw 1."

“Oh speaking of which I forgot to mention,” Tao said, “the Head Scotu said that the niece of Sabertooth’s guild master has a dragon of her own. A Golden Dragon.”

"That's a dragon that can use all the elements right?" asked Belton.

“That’s the one,” Tao said.

"That dragon may disappear 1 day like the others." said Belton.

“Provided Sabertooth’s guild master doesn’t drag the dragon and her human partner into the guild,” Tao spoke.

"Then we must act fast!" said Belton.

“And where do we find her?” Tao asked, “And what do we do when we find her? Offer her sanctuary here at the temple?”

"We'll send her to Fairy Tail as well." said Belton. "I'll have our scouts look for her."

“Do it,” Tao said, “In the meantime. I’m gonna go find that water mage.”

Belton went to work after slapping Tao on the head since he forgot who's in charge.

Meanwhile in a cave outside of Magnolia Town a young girl with Raven black hair and a Dragon were hiding.

"Nice fish." said Astral.

“Thank you very much Astral,” Camille spoke, “I just wish that my Uncle Jiemma would stop training my cousin so hard and let her have fun for once.”

"I'd roast that sourhead if I could." said Astral.

“Good thing he hasn’t seen you yet,” Camille said, “Imagine what he’d do if he found out that I was being raised by you since my parents passed away.”

"Nothing left to do but keep moving forward." said Astral.

“Hopefully I can get into a guild before Uncle forces me to join Sabertooth,” Camille spoke.

“But where will we find one that accepts children?” Astral asked.

A map that led to Fairy Tail appeared.

“Check this out Camille,” Astral said, “It’s a map and it leads to Fairy Tail. The Strongest guild in all of Fiore.”

A hidden scout quietly praised himself.

“Then we should go there,” Camille said.

'My work is done.' thought the scout before leaving.

Back at the Temple Tao and Belton began to discuss the next move.

"So what now?" asked Tao.

“Make some dessert,” Belton said.

Five weeks later.
“It feels good to finally be part of a family,” Astral said as she wore her new Fairy Tail Guild Mark upon her forehead and Camille had hers on her left shoulder.

"Yeah it does." said Camille.

“And we’re safe from your Uncle’s reach,” Astral spoke.

Back at the Temple.

“Looks like Camille and Astral are fitting in,” Tao said seeing everything via Magic circle.

"Sir. The Guildmaster of Fairy Tail has arrived." said an aid. "Master Belton is talking with him."

“Take me to them,” Tao said to the aid.

“Yes sir!”

The aid then led Tao to Master Belton and the Guild Master of Fairy Tail.

"So what's your name again?" Belton asked the guild master.

“Makarov,” The guild master of Fairy Tail said.

"Ah. Sorry about that. Sometimes names tend to escape me every now and then." said Belton. "Anyway as I had my scout tell you. The Avatar has been spotted and we have been training him in Wind Magic. He has told us what kind of guild he waits to be a part of and as far as my scouts can tell, Fairy Tail seems to fit his expectations.”

“Then he’ll fit right in,” Makarov said, “But I have to warn you. Fairy Tail is very rambunctious. Even with the new girl and her partner dragon trying to keep everyone in check.”

"Oh Rick has ways of putting our younglings in line." said Tao.

“I hope you’re right,” Makarov said, “Even so shall I tell you about Camille and Astral?”

“Very well,” Tao said.

As Makarov began telling Tao all he knew about Astral and Camille Rick was training elsewhere with Belton.

"HURRICANE WAVE!"

Rick’s Hurricane Wave was getting stronger each day.

"Well done Rick." said Belton. "Would you please stop for right now? There's someone who would like to meet you."

“Really?” Rick asked, “Who is it?”

"Hello there sonny boy!" said a little old man coming up. "My name is Makarov Dryer. Guildmaster of Fairy Tail!"

“Fairy Tail,” Rick asked, “I heard of that guild. It’s supposed to be an adventurous guild.”

"Pretty much." said Makarov. "Have a seat and I'll tell you all about it."

“Okay,” Rick said as he took a seat.

Makarov began telling Rick all he knew about Fairy Tail and when he was done Rick was interested in joining.

“If that’s what Fairy Tail sounds like then I want to join,” Rick spoke.

"Very well then." said Makarov getting the stamp kit out. Rick's stamp was red and he had it on his left wrist.

“Thank you for accepting me Master,” Rick said bowing to his new Guild Master.

"Tell ya what. How's about we go there and wait for your water teacher?" asked Makarov.

Rick nodded as he took Makarov’s advice.

“I better pack,” Rick said.

Once Rick finished packing he was ready to go and he brought his Sky Bison with him.

"I never been on 1 of these before." said Makarov.

“It’s a wonderful experience,” Rick spoke.

"ARF!"

"What's that?" asked Makarov.

“Just the rest of my pets,” Rick said.

"YOU HAVE MORE?" gasped Makarov as Sonic tackled him before licking his face.

“Yeah I guess I should’ve mentioned that earlier,” Rick said.

"I see." said Makarov as the rest of Rick's pets appeared while Rick checked his sword and staff.

"Well let's go." he said taking Skystream's reigns "YIP YIP!"

-000-

On Skystreams back Rick and Makarov were talking.

"So is there anyone I should look out for?" asked Rick.

“Two actually,” Makarov said.

"Who?" asked Rick.

“Astral and Camille,” Makarov said.

Rick made some notes.

“And here we are,” Makarov spoke as they arrived at Fairy Tail.

"AWESOME!" cried Rick.

“Welcome to your new home,” Makarov said.

"FOR THE LAST TIME YOU PINK HAIRED BRAT, I HAVE NO IDEA WHERE YOUR DRAGON PARENT IS SO SCRAM!" thundered a voice.

“What was that?” Rick asked.

"That would be Astral." said Makarov. "Natsu must have been bugging her about the whereabouts of his father."

“And what of Camille?” Rick asked.

"You'll see." said Makarov as they went in "ALRIGHT YOU FOOLS SETTLE DOWN!"

The guild members settled down.

"This here is Rick Starchaser and he's the Avatar!" said Makarov.

The guild then cheered for their new guild member as one of them spoke.

“So that’s the famous avatar that Astral’s been telling me so much about,” A feminine voice spoke as Camille showed up with some chocolate milk in hand.

"Anyway, he had chosen to become a member of Fairy Tail." said Makarov. "SO LET'S WELCOME HIM WITH A PARTY!"

The guild cheered at that as the party was already underway with pasta and pizza dishes cooked compliments of Camille.
"Hi there." Rick said coming up to the girl in question.

“Oh hello,” Camille said, “I’m Camille. And this is my dragon mother Astral.”

"A DRAGON?" gasped Rick stary eyed before running over to pet the creature in question.

“You know you’re the first person I’ve met other than Camille who doesn’t seem to want me only for my power,” Astral said.

"Thanks." said Rick before finding her sweet spots to pet.

Astral purred gently as Rick rubbed her sweet spots.

“Strange usually it takes a lot longer for Astral to warm up to strangers,” Camille spoke.

"I have a way with animals." said Rick before seeing a girl in a punk like outfit. "Who's that?"

“That’s Mirajane,” Camille said, “She’s a real brawler.”

"I heard that!" snapped the girl in question before coming up to them. "So you're the Avatar huh? You don't look like much. Let's see how you can take a hit!"

"CYCLONE PUNCH!"

The guild was shocked seeing what Rick just did.

“Perhaps I should declare myself the strongest in the guild after Makarov,” Camille said.

"Look." said Rick going over to the imprent on the wall where Mirajane is. "I don't want to get on the wrong foot or anything. But you can be sure as shootin I'm not gonna be bullied by anyone. Male or female. I don't know what your issue is here but the next time I catch you trying to hurt me again, the next lesson you'll learn will make this one feel like a love tap. Understand?"

Mirajane nodded as she got the message.

"Okay then." said Rick offering a hand to help her out. "So what do you say? Friends?"

“Friends,” Mirajane said accepting the hand.

“I think this is the start of a beautiful friendship,” Camille said to the two of them.

"DARN IT MIRAJANE!" screamed a red haired girl with an eyepatch.

"Who's that?" Rick asked Camille after sneaking out of the crossfire.

“That’s Erza Scarlett,” Camille said, “She was the strongest in Fairy Tail before I arrived and usurped her spot.”

Erza and Mirajane were verbally at each other’s throats as they insulted one another and the situation threatened to turn ugly. Camille then knew she needed to step in.

“Watch this,” Camille said to Rick before smacking Erza and Mirajane over the heads with Frying pans, “Can it!!”

"OW!" yelped both girls.

“Now are you going to be good little girls or do I have to get Astral down here?” Camille asked.

"WE'LL BE GOOD!" paniked both girls.

“Good answer,” Camille smiled.

"Erza right?" asked Rick going over to the redhead.

“Yes and you’re the Avatar right?” Erza asked.

"Yep. I like tough girls like you. Want to be friends?" asked Rick.

Erza was shocked at first but she smiled and gave her answer.

“I accept,” Erza said.

“Ok.” Rick chirped.

Rick and Erza then shook hands as the start of a new friendship began.

"The Avatar huh?" asked a brown haired girl at the bar. "I'll drink to that."

"Who's that?" asked Rick.

“That’s Cana,” Camille said, “She drinks a lot. Even I don’t drink as much as she does due to concern for my liver and what not.”

Rick went over to her a took out a vile.

"This should help if you ever get sick. 1 of my teachers is an ace at potions so he taught me everything he knew." he said.

“Thank you very much,” Cana said, “Camille tells me to can it on the drinking.”

"Anyone who drinks that much must have a really sad past." said Rick. "Want to be friends?"

“I can accept that,” Cana said, “By the way I bet Camille didn’t tell you this but everyone in Fairy Tail has a sad past.”

"I figured. I can sense it." said Rick.

"New Guy, FIGHT ME!" a pink haired boy declared trying to punch Rick who dodged.

"Okay, who pray tell was that?" he asked.

“That’s Natsu,” Camille said, “The resident Fire Dragon Slayer among Fairy Tail.”

Rick nodded and had his staff ready as Natsu charged again.

"TEMPEST TWIST!"

Rick’s attack sent Natsu right into the pool of the building.

"Look bub." said Rick coming over to the pool. "I don't mind you wanting to fight someone strong, You don't just fight without for a reason. Now if you want to be friends I don't mind. Just think before you start rushing into things okay?"

“Alright I can work with that,” Natsu said, “Astral tells me that all the time.”

“Friends?” Rick asked.

“Friends,” Natsu said.

Rick took him back inside. Once inside a black haired boy in boxers started laughing which made Natsu storm over to him.

"Who's the streaker?" Rick asked Camille.

“Gray,” Camille sighed using a spell to get Gray’s clothes back on his person, “Apparently he is an ice elemental mage.”

"Hi there." said Gray.

"Hi yourself." said Rick "I never met an ice user before."

"It's very rare." said Gray before they shook hands.

"NOW THAT'S A MAN FOR YOU!" shouted a male voice.

"Hey Rick. This is my brother Elfman and my sister Lisanna." said Mirajane.

"Nice to meet you 2." said Rick.

“Like wise,” Elfman said.

“Hello,” Lisanna spoke.

"This calls for a song." said Rick making a guitar appear.

“You’re gonna love this one,” Camille said.

"How can you tell? We just met him." said Cana.

“Because I used to listen to good music when I was taking some small jobs,” Camille said as Rick played his guitar.

I'm so glad I found my home
I've been walking through this world alone
Wondering where I fit in? Where do I belong?
Now a miracle's happened to me, I found my home
Home is a place in your heart where memories flow
Just close your eyes and the child inside of you goes
Back to that place where you always call your own
Back to that special feeling that I've never known
I'm so glad I found my home
I've been walking through this world alone
Wondering where I fit in? Where to I belong?
Now a miracle's happened to me, I found my home!
I found my home!

The guild clapped at hearing that song.

As the years passed, Rick met his teachers who were the daughters of the sages Tao knew and they gained crushes on him before they joined Fairy Tail as his training finished.

Camille herself also trained with Rick’s Teachers and refined her magical abilities as well and gained a crush on Rick.

As well as Erza, Cana and Mirajane.

Eventually Rick became a full fledged Avatar.