Hello dear readers! I'm the KeyboardWizard, and welcome to my first fanfiction story. I was inspired to write this story after reading the 87th chapter of RicardianScholar Clark-Weasley's Tales of Fairies. Now, I know a Fairy Tail next generation story isn't exactly the most original idea, but I hope it will be in the least bit entertaining. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail.
Chapter 1 – A Morning Cup of Fury
The sun shone brightly above the port town of Magnolia. The people went about their morning, saying hello on the way to work, wearing smiles as they passed through the market, fished out at sea. Some rushed to the book store to comb the shelves of newly printed novels, while others preferred to wait by the mailbox for a new edition of The Sorcerer's Weekly.
Among the crowd was a teenage girl who was making her way to a gigantic building standing at the shoreline. Her bright orange, shoulder-length hair stood out in the sea of dark hues, a guild mark proudly stamped on the back of her left hand. The girl's name was Nashi Dragneel, a fire mage of Fairy Tail.
Having successfully completed a week long mission (not to mention the good night sleep she had when she got back), Nashi was in a particular good mood that day, so much so that when she finally got to the massive front doors of her beloved guild, she kicked them in, screeching, "I'M BAAAAAAAAAAAACK!"
She was greeted by a chorus of hellos, welcome backs, and a few "why did you kick in the doors?" Nashi waved back to everyone, ignoring the burning questions about the busted front doors just because, and sat down on one of the bar stools.
"Welcome back, kiddo," calming voice said from the opposite side of the table. Nashi instantly felt her mouth curling up into an even wider smile. Asuka. A twenty-something-year-old Asuka Connell finished wiping a glass and laid it in the cupboard behind her. "Was the job interesting?"
"Yeah!" Nashi said. "It was pretty awesome, and I got to destroy an entire dark guild building, too! I mean, since when do I ever get to destroy stuff?"
"Well, destruction is one of your specialties, just like your father," Asuka said. "I wouldn't have been surprised if you took down the town around it too."
"Hey!" Nashi fired back. "I don't always destroy stuff!"
"Give me an example then," Asuka sneered.
"Well, there was this one time, where, I uh . . ." Nashi trailed off trying to jolt her memory. Was there actually ever job when she didn't break anything?
"Oh, gosh," she murmured with her hand covering her mouth, eyes wide with the realization that she has destroyed at least one building every job. That was around 3 buildings a week, a whole town's worth in just 3 months, and she's been doing that for years!
"H-hey, kiddo," Asuka started, sensing the feeling of guilt practically radiating from Nashi, "I'm just joking. There's no need to get worked over it." Asuka ruffled her hair to cheer her up a bit.
"Oh, I know what will cheer you up," she said. "Want some hot chocolate?" Nashi's downward gaze broke and her eyes darted up to Asuka.
"Ooo! Extra hot with cinnamon, please!" Nashi requested with a toothy smile.
"Sure thing." Asuka put the kettle on the stove and readied the ingredients. She sighed in relief. Nashi never reacted to her own slightly problematic habit with concern before. It was worrying to say the least.
"You know," Nashi said a while later, "I'm always wondering when you're gonna stop calling me 'kiddo'. After all, I'm getting older now."
"I'll never stop calling you 'kiddo'," said Asuka. "You'll always be my cute little cousin, no matter how old you are. And don't forget, you are one of the youngsters in the guild, anyway."
"Yeah, I guess you're right," giggled Nashi, remembering the times when Asuka would always visit her home and play. She couldn't help but smile a little with nostalgia.
Asuka handed her the mug of hot chocolate, which Nashi took gratefully. As she took a sip from the steaming cup, her head perked up with a thought. "Speaking of youngsters, have you seen my sister anywhere?" she asked. In response, a tight hug embraced her from the back.
"Hi big sister!" a voice exclaimed. Nashi turned her head to see a smiling face next to her shoulder. She grinned.
"Hold on, you're gonna choke me," Nashi said, and her sister loosened her grip so Nashi can turn around and hug her back. "I haven't seen you in so long, Luna! How've you been?"
"Lonely at home," Luna replied. "And not enough noise, too." Nashi smirked at that. "I've been taking care of Rowen since Aunt Wendy and Uncle Romeo are off on a job." She and Rowen took their seats beside Nashi to talk about what has been going on around the guild. Nashi drank her hot chocolate and listened.
-A Little While Later-
". . . and that's why we all had to pitch in the money to buy a whole new set of furniture for the guild hall!" Luna finished cheerfully.
"I'm not exactly sure that's a good thing," Nashi commented. "But I do the same thing anyway, so good job!" (Rowen raised an eyebrow.) "Anyway, is the ice prick in? I haven't seen her annoying face anywhere. Has she finally gotten down with a cold or something?"
You mean Mika?" Asuka asked. "No. Yesterday, she told us she was going to sleep in today. Something about saving up some magic power before settling things with you. You know, she should be coming in 3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . ." As if on cue, Mika Fullbuster smashed the somewhat fixed doors once again, a gigantic ice hammer at the ready. A few members face-palmed at that.
"NAASHIIIIIIIIII!" Mika yelled at the top of her lungs. "Where are ya?"
"Right here, blind one," Nashi retorted. "And what's with that colossal hammer of yours?"
"Isn't it obvious?" Mika said. "I'm gonna smash your face with it and show you who's better."
"Oh, I'm sorry," Nashi said. "I thought it was just something for me to destroy. Don't worry, though. It'll be shards once I'm done with you." Nashi got up from her chair, her hands coated in flames.
"Nashi! Before you go at it, remember our bet!" Luna exclaimed.
"Don't worry, sis," Nashi said reassuringly, "I got this."
All pumped up and ready to go, Nashi charged at Mika and shattered the ice hammer that the ice mage almost hit her on the head with. To the fire mage's surprise, a whole litre of water got dumped on her from the hammer, effectively extinguishing her flames.
"Wait, wha –?" Nashi gasped.
"Haha! You fell for it. And you're open!" Mika bashed Nashi on the side with whatever was left of the hammer, sending her opponent flying into a table occupied by her peers. After the smoke cleared, where the table once stood was just a mess of broken wood and metal.
"What the hell!" one bellowed. "You asking for a fight?" Trampling over Nashi, all of the mages who were once lounging at the table raced toward Mika to give her a piece of their minds.
"Ow! That hurt, you idiots!" Nashi screamed at the ice mage and the other members as she chased after them. "I'll take you all on!" And just like that, the once peaceful atmosphere in the guild got sucked into the tornado that was a couple of Fairy Tail members throwing magic and punches at each other. Soon enough, mostly everybody got absorbed into this twister of dust, mugs, and angry faces. In fact, the only people who weren't in it were Luna, Rowen, and Asuka. They were watching the fight like it was a game of hockey.
"Oh my," Asuka muttered her breath.
"Nashi, what have you done . . . again?" Luna sighed. The scene in front of her reminded her of the stories that her mother told her when she was a child. The building itself was the only one in Magnolia that hasn't changed in 15 years, and that included the homey atmosphere within its walls. A brawl over there. A toast to nothing in particular over there. Chatter and laughter echoed throughout the guild hall. Yes, Fairy Tail hasn't changed in all those years. The thought made Luna smile. She loved this guild. She also loved the fact that over half the tables got destroyed. That bet she made with her sister was easy money.
"Is this what wizards do every day?" Rowen asked his non-biological cousin.
"No, it's just us," Luna replied. "I think we should probably go somewhere safer before they take their battle here."
"Awe, but I want to see what happens!" whined Rowen.
Just then, a mug came flying out of nowhere and hit Asuka in the head, switching the gun-wielding wizard from a gentle, loving family member like Mirajane to a terrifying monster of Erza's level in a split second.
"Alright, you morons! That does it!" she bellowed as she sprang onto the table, cocking a machine gun seconds later. "Get some!" She then started shooting into the dust storm.
"We gotta go!" Luna declared, and she grabbed Rowen by the wrist and ran for cover behind a flipped table, virtually dragging the poor boy with her. Then Nashi suddenly burst out of the brawl looking a little bit beat up, but nonetheless, ready to go back in. Only, she didn't.
"Yes! This is a great time to try a spell mum taught me a week ago!" Nashi said to Luna with a fist pump.
"Wait, are you going to do what I think you're gonna–"
The fire mage got onto her knees and spread her arms as if she was going to hug a 7-year-old Luna. She closed her eyes and started to chant an incantation that was all too familiar with everyone in the guild:
Survey the Heavens, Open the Heavens…
All the stars, far and wide…
Chills ran down her sister's spine.
Show me thy appearance…
With such shine.
Everyone stopped fighting and stared at Nashi, strong hints of fear in their eyes.
Oh Tetrabiblos…
I am the ruler of the stars…
Dozens of multi-coloured spheres surrounded nashi like heat-seeking missiles, armed and ready.
Aspect become complete…
Open thy malevolent gate.
Oh, for Pete's sake! Someone, stop her!" one of the mages bellowed.
Oh 88 Stars of the heaven…
Shine!
Urano Metri-
Tck!
When Nashi first learned Urano Metria from her mother, Lucy, Luna learned how to end the spell before it happened. All she had to do was sit down and flick Nashi's forehead, snapping her out of concentration. Why would Lucy teach Luna this? Because she knows Nashi got most of her personality from Natsu. Curses!
Nashi blinked at everyone. Luna stared at Nashi. Everyone stared at Luna staring at Nashi who blinked at everyone.
"Wait, what happened?" asked the orange-haired wizard.
'You were going to cast Urano Metria," replied her sister, trying to sound casual.
'Yeah, I know. But it didn't work," Nashi said. Oh, how Luna prayed she won't get fried by her sister for cancelling out that spell! "Wait, you stopped me! Why would you stop me from casting the most awesome spell that would have defeated everyone?"
"B-because it's Urano Metria!" Luna explained. "D-do you know what you c-could've destroyed?"
"Half the entire guild building," Mika said.
"All the furniture," a mage added.
"Not to mention paying for our hospital expenses," another member finished.
"Don't hurt your sister. She's done more for you than what your one-celled brain can comprehend," sneered Mika.
"What do you mean?" I was never gonna my sister, and I never will! And—wait, what was that, ice prick?" the fire mage growled.
"Learn to listen, Flame Brain," her nemesis retorted.
"You got a problem, popsicle?"
"Didn't have one 'till I met you!"
"Is that so?"
"Damn right it is!" Itching to fight her nemesis once more, Nashi lunged at Mika. Well, she tried to. At the last second, Luna hugged her sister's torso tightly, restricting any movement. "C'mon man, let me go!"
"Please, just stop fighting! This has gone too far!" Luna pleaded.
"Just one more punch!"
"No!"
Taking advantage of the situation, Mika took a running leap toward the arguing sisters, prepared an ice weapon, and fell face down onto the floor. She looked back, and saw her metal wizard friend grabbing her ankle. "Gale! Let go of me!"
"Gihihi," he laughed. "You look funny when you fall. And I won't let go until, um, on that thought–" He frowned, and looked away, letting go of her ankle. "Your clothes."
Mika looked around and found her clothes scattered on the floor. However, for the good of the guild, her undergarments stayed on. 'Ah man, not again! DAD, I'M GONNA KILL YOU WHEN YOU GET BACK!" she screamed, her face turning red with rage and embarrassment.
"He can't hear you, dummy," Gale said.
-Another Region in Fiore-
In his hotel room, an ice-cold feeling froze Gray's insides, causing him to bolt up from his slumber. He felt like someone was going to kill him. Scared out of his wits, he frantically got out of bed and inspected every nook and cranny of his hotel room to find any signs of anybody who he might have pissed off over the years, including (but not limited to) Erza, Lucy, Mirajane, Bisca, Wendy (don't ask), and pretty much everyone else in the guild. After assuring himself for the twentieth time that nobody was in his room with a knife at hand, he climbed back into bed and went to sleep, never knowing what that strange feeling was about.
-Back in the Guild Hall-
"No, I'm pretty sure he can hear me," Mika said while she slipped her shirt on. "But even if he didn't, it was still nice getting that off my chest."
Everyone started to calm down, finally out of steam. But one wizard commented on the situation of their guild. Everyone turned around and gulped at not just the huge pile of debris they have created, but also at the what the master will say when he sees it.
Which was not helped by the fact that he was already there.
"Nashi, Mika," he said in a cold voice that both girls can't remember him using, "in my office. Now."
