Fairy Tail: Rhodonite

Gajeel Redfox, the formidable Iron Dragon Slayer, has spent much of his existence operating on the fringes of society. Even after finding a place among the eccentric and boisterous ranks of the Fairy Tail guild, he has struggled to fully integrate with his fellow mages. The shadows of his history linger constantly, making true belonging an elusive goal for the gruff warrior who is more accustomed to isolation than camaraderie. His fragile peace is shattered when unsettling news reaches him regarding a recently escaped prisoner—a fugitive whose identity appears directly tied to Gajeel’s own troubled history. This revelation compels the Iron Dragon Slayer to embark on a solitary journey, forcing him to face the buried remnants of a life he hoped to leave behind. The road ahead demands that he confront uncomfortable truths about who he once was. As he ventures forward, Gajeel finds himself caught in a profound internal struggle. He must determine whether the bonds he has forged with his newfound family in Fairy Tail are strong enough to anchor him to the light, or if the lingering pull of his past will drag him back into the darkness he fought so hard to escape.