?'s POV

Everyone holds a secret. And by everyone, I mean everyone. Even if it's something as silly as a crush or maybe an important detail about themselves. Some people hide their secrets from fear of what others may think, but others simply don't care. Maybe because those who don't care, don't even have a family or friends to share their secrets to, so they live freely like an open book. Easy for everyone to read.

In my case, I don't have a family, or friends for that matter. But at the same time, I hide my secret from others. Not from fear, but because it's them who will fear me. Believe it or not it's the truth. You might be asking yourselves, "What kind of creepy secret could make others fear you?" and maybe, "She's totally exaggerating." But you should get to know people before you talk. Haven't you ever heard of the phrase; "Don't judge a book by it's cover."? I might be an innocent looking girl, but no. I'm not. I'm far from that.

Anyway, maybe I should introduce myself. My name's Winter. Just Winter. The thing is, I've never met my parents so you could say I'm an orphan. I've always lived on my own. Since I was a "toddler", I've learned to take care of myself. I learned to hunt, fight creatures and dark mages. I've also learned everything about Fiore from different libraries across the country. From it's history, to it's cities, it's forests, guilds, etc. I like to spend my time reading (which I also thought myself) and that's why I know so much about my beloved country. I also read about all types of magic. The forbidden ones, the lost ones,the rare ones, and the modern day ones. I've learned so much about magic, I even know each and every one's weaknesses. It's stupid I know. But when you don't have anything to do with your life, you have a lot of free time. A lot. And I spend my free time at every library that I encounter. Call me a bookworm, I don't care. But I simply love to read, which I'm pretty sure you already noticed.

Like I was saying, I'm "18 years old". My hair is the color of pure white, and it literally reaches to my feet, if I'm not careful enough, I might step on it and fall down. My bangs successfully cover my right eye but barely covers my left eye, people can barely see my face but I don't care. Halfway through my hair, mid-back, it has noticeable waves that end in soft curls at the ends, duh. My eyes are a very pale shade of blue. Not creepy, but it's kinda of an unnatural blue color. Not to be arrogant or anything, but my eyes are pretty much the only thing I like about about myself. Even though they're lifeless and dull, with no emotion whatsoever, I still seem to like my vacant eyes. I love how they can hide every emotion I feel. The pain and loneliness are hiding behind those dull, lifeless eyes. And I feel quite relieved that nobody can read me like an invitation. I would hate if people would look at me with pity-filled eyes. I would hate it if they could read my every emotion and just feel pity for the poor girl named Winter. I would simply hate it. I hate it when people feel pity for me and I think I already made that pretty clear.

I wear a pale blue dress that matches my eyes and reaches my ankles. It's a long sleeved dress that hugs tightly at my wrists. The collar of the dress doesn't show any cleavage, on the contrary, the collar is wrapped tightly against my collarbones, refusing to show any skin beneath the collarbones. Other from having pale blue, it has a few hints of white here and there, but not too much. It's a rather ordinary dress but in my opinion, it's pretty. It doesn't expose skin from my collarbones and down. It's not because I like wearing dresses because I'm a girl or anything. But instead, I wear this dress because I'm insecure of myself. I admit it. I made this dress when I "turned 18" and I only take it off to wash it in a nearby waterfall and when I take a shower. I don't like wearing other types of clothing, like shorts or crop tops. You could say I'm a very insecure girl when it comes to my body. But I don't care. I like my dress. It doesn't expose skin. Period.

You could say I'm an emotionless, cold-hearted person, but I wouldn't blame you. I treat people rather coldly and I've even heard rumors of me being called the "Queen of the cold". A ridiculous name, I know. But I'll say it twice, I don't blame them. In fact, I find it quite funny for reasons I shall explain later on.

I think I made it crystal clear of why I'm cold and rather harsh with people...right? I don't like showing my emotions. I know for a fact that if I show one tiny hint of emotion, I would break down. Honestly, being all by yourself, no one to call your family, searching desperately for someone to at least aid you with some food or water, it sucks. At first, I wasn't as emotionless and cold like now. I used to treat people rather nicely, searching for a friend that may aid me in my past situations. But they all simply shrugged me off. Like I was some bug. Some would look at me with fearful eyes and cower away from me. And it's not that I hate people. I would never. I've simply shut my emotions in a dark, tight cage. I stopped asking for help and started doing everything by myself. And honestly, it's better this way. Because this way, it would be much easier keeping my secret. A secret that I must keep from everyone as long as I live.

Lucy's POV

Today was as rowdy as ever in the guild. Natsu and Gray were fighting, as usual. Erza was silently eating her usual strawberry cheesecake, Mira was behind the counter chatting with Lisanna and Elfman, Macao and Wakaba were chatting happily while Cana was sitting on a table, chugging down her barrel full of beer with crossed legs. Wendy was sitting with Romeo and the three exceeds; Carla, Happy and Pantherlily. Levy had her nose buried in a new book she bought yesterday with Gajeel sitting beside her, arms crossed and a small smirk tugging at his lips as he watched Levy read. Jet and Droy standing not far behind from Levy. Laxus, Freed, Evergreen and Bixslow were all sitting silently in a table, not talking very much. The Master was currently in his office doing some 'important business' as he himself said and poor Juvia got a chair thrown at her face as she drooled over Gray who was still fighting with Natsu. The rest of the guild mates were either on missions or scattered around the guild doing other stuff.

I was sitting in my usual spot at the counter, drinking my favorite drink. A strawberry milkshake. It was deliciously sweet and I still can't figure out how Mira can do such a tasty drink. While I was drinking my milkshake, I looked around the guild. I saw how every single one of my nakama interacted with one another and I couldn't hide the small smile that found it's way into my lips. I love every single one of them. Even Gajeel has found a way into my heart. And believe me he's a jerk. But he's still a part of my family. I've learned to forgive and forget. Like when he was part of the Phantom Lord guild; their mission was to capture me and take me back to my father, but after all that, I forgave him. Besides, it's unlike me to hate a person forever. That's why I forgave him.

Erza finished with her cake and was now fully aware of the fight that Natsu and Gray have been on for at least 10 minutes now. I sighed, they are so gonna get a beating from her. She stood up slowly and you could literally feel the dark aura that now surrounded her as she turned around to glare at the two boys that hadn't even noticed Erza yet.

"THAT'S ENOUGH!" She yelled as she grabbed the two boys from their hair; Gray and Natsu were now shaking in fear at the sight of an angry Erza. She knocked the two of them together, knocking them both unconscious. I giggled at the sight. Gray and Natsu were both now lying on the floor peacefully, as if they've been sleeping the whole day. Everyone watched as Erza crossed her arms and turned around, once again sitting at the counter. "Mira, I would like another slice if you don't mind." She spoke again with a fork in her hand, eager to eat her next slice of cake.

I couldn't hold the small laugh that escaped my lips. Well, this is my weird family. And I wouldn't change them for the world.

I finished drinking my milkshake and thanked Mira once again before slowly standing up and heading for the exit. It was currently 6 o'clock and I wanted to head home to take a shower and work on my novel for a while.

I hopped over Gray and Natsu's unconscious bodies and walked out of the guild after giving a small wave to the rest of my nakama.

I walked through the quiet streets of Magnolia with Plue by my side. It was a chilly night but the cold didn't really bother me right now. I was walking on the edge, maintaining my balance between the river and the cobblestone road.

"Miss Lucy, be careful! You could fall into the river!" Some friendly people that were traveling on a small boat shouted while waving at me. I waved back.

"Don't worry! I'll be careful!" I shouted back while a small laugh escaped my lips.

They always say the same thing. But they shouldn't worry because I won't fall into the river, well at least I think so. I walked for another 5 minutes with a shaking Plue that I now took in my arms, and arrived at my sturdy apartment. I got inside the building, walked up the stairs and took my keys out, opening the door. I walked inside and heaved out a sigh before setting Plue gently on the floor and sending him back to the spirit world with a small wave of his key. I stretched a bit and took some things. A towel, undergarments, and some pajamas before entering the bathroom and starting the warm water. I added my favorite scented soap which was strawberry with vanilla and got in the tub.

I gave out a relaxed sigh as I felt the warm water relax my muscles. Now this is the life. Nothing better than a warm bath after a long day. I didn't do much today since Team Natsu, which includes me, arrived from a mission yesterday so we were taking a break before going on another mission. We still haven't chose one but I'm guessing that Natsu will choose one tomorrow first thing in the morning. I sighed, nothing could ruin this moment.

Winter's POV

As I walked through the pitch black forest I thought of the day that my secret came out. Of course I wouldn't let that happen, but...what if? What if it did happen? That was the million dollar question. What would become of me after my secret was exposed for the whole world to see? I would probably die because everyone in this filthy world would probably want to dispose of me. Or maybe they wouldn't even care. Maybe before I let my secret come out, I would have friends right by my side to aid me. To support me even though they would be afraid of me too. But that would seem too good to be to true. Nobody in Fiore seems to see me as an ally. Everyone sees me as a homeless person that has no family and has no reason to be alive. A person that's on the streets because she wants to. Oh boy, are they wrong. I didn't choose this life. And I definitely didn't choose this curse of a secret. But I have to stay strong, even if it means more suffering and loneliness. Even if it means more rejection. Because I know, that one day I will find someone that will accept me for who I am and won't think of me as a heartless person. But instead, a person that has so much to tell. A person that like everyone else, has feelings. But for now, I must keep to myself until that fateful day comes. I can sense it. It's near. It has to be because I can't take this anymore. I'm going to fall apart.

No.

I won't fall apart. Why am I even thinking like this? I've never had such sad thoughts. Maybe I am more vulnerable and broken than I thought I was.

I chuckled bitterly at the thought.

Even if I do fall apart, I'll just pick myself up and glue me back again because that's what I've been doing for years now. And if I've been doing it for so long than I can keep doing it. Because I know I'm strong and I know I can fight through this and enjoy life like everyone else.

For now, I should enjoy the peace and quiet that I was granted with from the beginning.

I sighed and looked up at the now full moon. It looked so pretty. I couldn't help but stare in awe at the beautiful, sparkly moon above me. It seemed to drift me away from all my depressing thoughts and take me to a peaceful state. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, before releasing it again. I opened my eyes and looked at my surroundings. I was now in what seemed like a small hill and behind me was the forest. Maybe there's a town around here.

I looked below the hill and sure enough, I saw a huge town filled with lights as if they were having a party. But that obviously wasn't the reason. It just looked so bright, I mean..wow. This town actually looks beautiful...wait a second.

Judging by that huge building in the very back of the town, which I recognized immediately as the most strongest guild in Fiore, Fairy Tail, this must be the famous town of Magnolia.

I looked over the town and saw lots of stone brick buildings and shops. There was a river surrounding the town and going through it as well. There was a park too. But the thing that I couldn't take my eyes off was the huge stone brick building with what looked like a fairy in the center. Fairy Tail. I smirked. This people were supposedly the strongest guild in all of Fiore, or so I've read, and I would love to meet them. But honestly, I don't really get along with people and they would just think of me like everyone else does. Winter the cold woman that doesn't have a heart. Winter the girl that was rumored to be the scariest woman alive. And that person is me. I'm the Queen of the cold.

First story I have ever written so please I'm sorry if it's horrible and if it's got a lot of mistakes :-(

Anyway, I will be updating chapters every weekend so stay tuned! This chapter is really boring but this is where you get to meet the protagonist of the story which is my own character! Winter is originally mine but every single Fairy Tail member along with Fairy Tail itself, belongs to Hiro Mashima! I repeat, Winter, along with other characters who will soon join the story (OC) belong to me along with this story. Fairy Tail belongs to Hiro!

If you actually read this author's note than you have my deepest thanks!

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btw, this is gonna be an OCxNatsu and even though Winter is you know...cold and Natsu is carefree, you'll soon learn why I want them to be together. That's why you have to read the story! ;-)

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