The walk back to Magnolia was an experience. The three mages of Fairy Tail were constantly bickering. Natsu and Gray, in particular, fought over the smallest things, with Erza having to step in several times to deliver a stern warning. It was chaotic, loud, and utterly endearing to Yumir.
This was exactly how he imagined "family" would be."You guys are a piece of work," Yumir finally said with a chuckle after Erza had to physically separate Natsu and Gray, a large bump already forming on Natsu's head. "Seriously, [he's] never seen people fight so much and yet still have each other's backs."
"It's just how we are," Erza said with a sigh, though a faint smile was on her face.
"Welcome to Fairy Tail."
"Yumir Dom," [he] said, holding out a hand to Erza as they neared the bustling town of Magnolia. "[He] has a feeling this is where [his] 'side deck' is going to see a lot of action." "Side deck?" Gray asked, confused as ever. "Don't worry about it," Yumir said with a dismissive wave. "[You'll] figure it out. Eventually."
They walked through the streets of Magnolia, the town a vibrant mix of mages and normal folk. The famous guild hall came into view, and Yumir felt a strange sense of nostalgia for a place [he'd] never set foot in. This was the start of the adventure, the main story [he] remembered from [his] past life. [He] couldn't wait to get started.
"Here we are," Natsu said, his energy back to 100%. "Fairy Tail, the best guild in all of Fiore!"
As they entered the doors, a wave of noise, laughter, and magic hit them. Yumir took it all in: the grand hall, the bar, the mission board, and the sheer volume of unique mages all around him. [He'd] made it.
"Master!" Erza called out, and a tiny, old man hopped onto the bar counter, looking down at the group.
"Welcome back, my children!" Master Makarov said, his eyes twinkling as he spotted the newcomer. "And who is this young man you've brought with you?"
"This is Yumir Dom, Master," Erza introduced him. "He helped us with the Golem in Argon. He wants to join the guild."
Makarov studied Yumir's face, his eyes analyzing the confident, unblushing youth. He saw immense Ethernano reserves and a spirit that was all his own. He smiled and jumped down, walking over to Yumir and looking up at him.
"You have a good heart, I sense it," Makarov said. "Welcome, Yumir Dom, to the family of Fairy Tail. Mira, get this boy a stamp!"
As Yumir made his way to the bar, the noise of the guild seemed to die down a bit. A few people recognized him as the "new guy" who came in with Natsu and the others. The young woman behind the bar had white hair, a punk-gothic style, and a cool, almost intimidating demeanor. This was Mirajane, "The Demon."Yumir wasn't intimidated; in fact, the sight of a beautiful girl with such a bold presence was a major plus in his book. He felt a natural attraction to her strength and confidence.
"Where would you like your stamp, Yumir?" Mira asked, her voice calm but with an underlying edge of a seasoned mage, not a sweet barmaid. He thought for a moment, then pointed to his left forearm, right next to his Duel Disk. "I want it right here, in gold," he said with a decisive nod, looking her straight in the eyes. "Family is the core."
A flicker of a smile, perhaps of surprise at his boldness and use of the word "family," crossed Mirajane's face before she stamped his arm. "Welcome to the family, Yumir Dom," she said, and a cheer erupted from the rest of the guild. Yumir then looked back at Erza, who was watching from a few feet away. There was a similar attraction to her power, but her stiff, by-the-book demeanor had already begun to bother him during the walk. He knew both women were strong and powerful, and he would need to get to know them personally to see if they fit his idea of "family" outside the guild.