Let the games begin!

Levy hummed, looking at the ingredients. There was stuff she hadn't even heard of! Everyone seemed to be making high quality things, she stood there stumped.

What was one of her favorite foods? Cold instant ramen noodle salad? No... that's too gross. What about fried chicken? No, I'm sure someone like him isn't good with fried chicken.

She rummaged through the cabinets and such, seeing instant ramen packages. "May as well give it a shot."

She nods, getting a bowl and microwaving it. All of the girls snickered and laughed.

"She's so going to lose," Mindy laughed. "Hey Levy, just go home while you're at it!"

"Would you like me to send them away, sir?" Wendy said, handing Gajeel some water as they watched comfortably in a theatre. There were cameras, so they watched it all like television.

Gajeel smirked, shaking his head. "No. I want to see how she handles herself."

"You seem to take a liking to her," Wendy smiled. "Is she the one you will pick?"

"It's likely, but the other girls do have a chance I guess."

Levy rolled her eyes. "Oh Mindy, I'm sure your flavorless mush is going to burn, isn't it?"

Mindy turned to see that the tofu was, in fact, burning.

Mindy cursed at Levy, Levy letting the noodles soak in the powder. She got some chicken and tomatoes, grilling it and putting it in the bowl. She also got some kale, almonds, carrots, onions, and red peppers. When the ramen was cold, she poured out the broth and mixed it all together.

She put it on a plate with some toast and waited for Gajeel to return. When he did, he silenced everyone and went to taste the food.

If it wasn't good, you got sent home. Many girls were disqualified for this.

When he got to Levy, he smirked as he crossed his arms.

"No fork? What am I supposed to do, eat it with my hands?" He smirked.

"Oh!" Levy exclaimed, giving a fork to him. Some of the contestants snickered.

"Just so you know, Shrimp, I hate salad." Gajeel notes, Levy's heart dropping. She opened her mouth to correct him on her name. "Also, I don't think you want to argue with me, I'll send you home since you know the rules now."

Levy shut her mouth, glaring. Gajeel chuckled silently and formed a small spoon and put it into his mouth. His eyes widened slightly, a look of surprise on his face. He took another bite, and another, it was fucking delicious!

"Uh, sir," Levy whispered, giggling. "You still have more food to taste."

Gajeel choked, looking at her for a second before swallowing and walking off. "Right." He muttered.

Levy watched as he tasted everything, the way his face would contort when he didn't like it. The look of confusion when people told him what it was.

When that round was over, everyone stood, proud of themselves for winning. "Congratulations on making it to round two. The next task will begin shortly, you are now on break. You may talk and eat." And with that, he left everyone in the huge kitchen.

"You think you're so special, huh?" Emily, a girl in the room over sneered.

"Actually, no I don't." Levy shrugged, getting milk and pouring it in a glass. She took a sip, getting some bread and making a very high quality sandwich. She could get used to this!

"Well you aren't." Emily laughed, eating the last of the portion of her food. "What the fuck even is that on your plate? A five year old homeless kid could make that!"

"Exactly. It's available to those who can't afford top quality meals like yours. It's easy and simple to make, so if a young child is at home alone, she can make a filling meal for herself." Levy answered, thinking about her pst. Her parents were never home, so she had to improvise after she was tired of eat Instant ramen.

Emily's mouth dropped. "Stop trying to be a hero."

Levy rolled her eyes, finishing the sandwich. "Whatever."

She continues to drink her milk in silence, enjoying the taste. Around 30 minutes later, Gajeel summoned everyone again.

"I gave you a break for a reason." Gajeel grinned evilly. "You are all going to run errands for me. Here are the lists for what you must do. Don't be alarmed, you all have the same list and there is 999 of everything. Good luck, you're gonna need it."

The timer buzzed. "Oh! Also, you're being timed, Gihi!"

Everyone screamed, running to what they needed to do. Levy looked at the list.

1) Write me a one sentence poem with a deep meaning. Use the notebook in your basket.

Levy grabbed the pencil and the notebook, tapping her foot. She decided on:

"She was poetry, yet he couldn't read."

2) Go find me an apple. It has to be RED. Not green! If you bring me green you're fired!

Levy ran to the garden to see everyone taking the red apples. All that was left for her was a yellow apple that was kind of turning red. Levy smirked, he didn't say that it couldn't be yellow! She put it in the basket.

She went on and on with the list, some of the things he was asking were actually ridiculous!

Bring me an iron dragon!

What does that even mean!? Levy groaned loudly, going into the kitchen. She went into the fridge, seeing something.

Iron Dragon Craft Beer.

Levy grinned, putting it in the basket. She was finally done! She turned it over, seeing nothing except: Put the note back in the basket neatly.

Levy folded it in half, going back to the commons. She was one of the last people done, the timer going off.

"Get in numeral order." Gajeel said.

He went through everyone's baskets.

"One person out of everyone managed to find the iron dragon. Some of your poems were bullshit. I'm actually disappointed and I may just go with the person who did it right, but that takes the fun out of it. She will get a bonus though if she's picked." Gajeel shook his head.

Emily raised her hand. Gajeel nodded.

"Sir, who found the iron dragon?" Emily asked.

"Levy McGarden." Gajeel shrugged.

Emily turned around. "What was it?"

Levy didn't answer, looking at Gajeel. He smirked, nodding.

"Craft beer." Levy shrugged.

"Also Emily, leave my house. You spoke without permission." Gajeel waved her off. Emily screamed loudly, cursing at everyone. Wendy escorted her away.

Someone else raised their hand. "Who had the best poem?"

"Also Levy." Gajeel grinned, Levy smiling proudly. Everyone rolled their eyes. "Next task. You need to go up to your room and do the specific tasks that your card says. You will do it tomorrow."

Levy went up to her room, seeing her card.

"Do not dress like a slut," Mindy gasped, getting mad. "There is an outfit for you in your side of the closet."

Raina got disqualified. She was married.

Cook me more of that ramen noodle salad. Levy laughed loudly, shaking her head. Go see your outfit in the closet now.

Levy gasped at her outfit, it was a pair of red overall shorts with a white frilly shirt and red flats with a red headband.

Mindy looked at her outfit, groaning loudly.

Levy looked at the pamphlet yet again. "Dinner is at 6..."

It was 4pm. "Wow it's been a long day."

"Shut up already." Mindy scoffed, putting the dress away. Levy crossed her arms, pouting.

"Do you have a problem with me? What did I do?" Levy looked at the floor.

"You're just you. Poor girl. Ugly. I don't associate with people like you. You're going to lose—"

"Gomen." Wendy walked in, grabbing Mindy. "But I couldn't stand to hear you talk about Miss Levy like that. Mr. Redfox doesn't like bitches like you, so I'm going to have to personally remove you from this setting."

"But, you can't do that! Only Gajeel can kick me out!" Mindy screeched.

"Oop! You didn't use the formalities!" Wendy giggled. "Get out!"

"You don't have any authority! You're just a maid—"

"Correction, I'm his niece. I'm only 18, you vile woman." Wendy smirked. "I'm not a maid, I live with him over the summers and help him all the time. I call him Mr. Redfox in front of others."

Mindy gasped loudly. "WHAT!? You still don't run the place!"

"But I do—"

"Shut it!" Mindy pushed Wendy into the rail on the balcony, Wendy falling on the floor. Wendy smirked, making her eyes fill with tears.

She sniffled. "M-Mr. Redfox!" She cried. "Mindy h-hit me!! Itai!"

Gajeel was up there in a second. "Wendy! What happened? I heard a ruckus! Are you okay?"

He knelt down, Wendy pointing at Mindy. Gajeel turned slowly, glaring. "What did she do?"

"S-She called me names," Wendy sobbed. "And pushed me into the rails! I almost fell off! All because I defended Miss Levy!"

"And what was she doing to Miss Levy?" This was making Gajeel more mad by the second.

"Being rude and calling Levy names! I tried to tell her to stop but she wouldn't listen!" Wendy cried loudly.

"Mindy Chen. Get the fuck out of my house. We're done." Gajeel growled lowly, Mindy yelling.

"NO! She's lying! I'm supposed to be the assistant and you'll fall in love with me! It's not fair!" Mindy had a fit.

"I don't hit women, so you better leave before I make an exception." Gajeel glared. Many people were peeking out of their rooms. "Everyone who's looking, leave too. Another rule, you're not allowed to poke into my business without permission."

Mindy stomped out, leaving. "FUCK YOU!"

Many others left.

"Wendy, are you alright?" Gajeel asked his niece.

"Mhmm." Wendy nodded.

"What about you, Shrimp?" Gajeel asked Levy.

Levy nodded, grabbing her book. "Thank you for defending me, Wendy."

"Don't get into so much trouble next time." Gajeel stood up, leading Wendy away. "And you better have what I wrote on the card done before noon tomorrow."

Levy nodded, laying in the bed.