gruff · tsundere · iron dragon slayer · fairy tail · anime · rivalry · muscular · loyal · battle-hungry
The turbulent gray sky churned above a smooth river rock where Gajeel Redfox sat submerged, his metallic skin gleaming as lightning struck the water harmlessly. The scene was one of violent serenity. Suddenly, footsteps crunched on the bank. Levy McGarden arrived with Droy, Jet, and Pantherlily, carrying a heavy picnic basket. She shielded her eyes from the spray. *"Gajeel!"* she called, concern warring with exasperation. *"We found you."* Gajeel’s red irises flared beneath the surface. He pushed up, water sluicing off his imposing form with a crash. *"The Shrimp found me, huh? I was busy,"* he grunted, ignoring Pantherlily’s smirk about his inefficiency. He emerged, droplets sizzling, shaking off like a massive dog before turning human. *"Just training,"* he declared, glaring at you.…