Well then, long time no see... I know that I have only been reading stories for the last years... So this is my first Fanfiction in a while. I decided to make it on the Fairy Tail world because... I have a lot of theories on what is going to happen from now on.. So I had to write something to get them out of my head. :)

It's going to follow the manga up to chapter 340.. After that it could probably be considered AU... Well, that depends on what Mashima decides to do with the story at least.

Regarding pairings, I am going to include NaLu mostly... It's going to be a slow NaLu though.

Warnings: probably a little cussing and violence along the story (we do have a lot of impulsive characters over here!) and, yes, there are going to be OCs.

Anyway, here's the first chapter. Enjoy!

Chapter 1: The End of the Grand Magic Games

Magnolia, Fairy Tail Guild

One of the things that Mavis missed most from her days at Fairy Tail were the parties.

Back when she was Master, they celebrated the end of an era, and the start of a new adventure with the creation of the guild. She was sure that, despite everything, the Second was also a big party fan during his time at the guild. And now, looking upon this generation of Fairy Tail, they were definitely not different with Makarov as the Master.

"What did you to say to me, Flame Brain!?"

"You heard me, pervert!"

Well, Mavis thought with a smile, maybe they were a little more violent. She looked around the guild happily from where she was sitting down at the top of the second floor. Natsu and Gray were starting a fight again, probably dragging one or two more members into it. Lucy and Levy were sitting not far away, but they were talking amongst themselves instead of getting hurt from the myriad of fists flying near them. The Strauss siblings were sitting near the bar along the Rainjinshu and Cana. Beside them, Charle, Happy and Wendy were there. Gajeel suddenly appeared beside Levy, leaving Pantherlily in her care before joining in the fight. Mavis was quite sure that the flash of blue nearby Erza belonged to Juvia watching Gray fight.

She decided that she liked this generation of Fairy Tail.

"So, what is it that you wanted to talk about, First?" She turned around to look at the current master waling to where she was sitting. His walk was wobbly and he swayed a bit from side to side almost comically, but she knew better than to believe that he was completely drunk.

"Despite all this time, Fairy Tail can still throw quite a party," she smiled at him.

"Meh, you should see them at Fantasia. Those kids love going all out in that festival."

"At least they enjoy themselves!"

Makarov chuckled lightly. "Yes, they do. But I take it that's not why you brought me here. If you wanted more gossip information, Mira-chan could probably give you more details than I."

His tone was light, Mavis noted, and his lips still formed a smile. It was his eyes that were guarded. She turned her face to the boisterous guild once more.

"I met with Zeref a little while ago."

Makarov didn't say anything, but she could see that he tensed at the mention of his name. His smile was gone, as well as the swaying, probably sensing that this conversation was not going to be as happy as the guild members below them.

"So?"

"You know as well as I do the real reason behind his appearance at Tenrou Island. That secret might not be so secret soon," she warned.

Makarov looked solemn. "You know that Laxus and Gildarts already know about that. Not to mention my own son. With their reactions in mind, I know that it still isn't the time for the whole guild to know."

It was a statement and she knew that she would not convince Makarov, at least not now.

"Well you did show Gildarts the Lumen Histoire in hopes of him becoming the next Master. The others found out for themselves"

"That was because he was supposed to be the next Master!" he groaned.

This time, Mavis did laugh at his expression.

After a short silence he continued.

"Seven Dragon Slayers against seven dragons, but not one of them managed to defeat one."

Makarov looked at Mavis seriously. " I know. That is why, starting tomorrow, I'm going to have a special mission for some of your children, including those three Dragon Slayers the guild has." Makarov raised an eyebrow at her comment.

"You are aware that because of the guilds popularity, requests are pouring in," he was happy about this. "Why is it necessary for them to take these "special" missions?"

"They need someone to teach them. They need her."

Makarov's eyes widened. "Mavis, you know that she has not been keen on helping the guild for a long time. What makes you think she would start now?"

"No, Makarov, she isn't keen on helping me," she smiled, but it did not reach her eyes. "I doubt she hates the guild, not with all that we have been through."

Makarov sighed. "You already planned this out, didn't you?"

"You bet I do!" Mavis winked at him. "She may be stubborn, but I bet at least one of those three will be even more so."

"Although I can bet that will not happen without a good fight," Makarov answered, already feeling a headache coming on from the possible destruction it could generate.

Mavis laughed. "I doubt that any of them would be from Fairy Tail if that didn't happen!"

She smiled gently. " I already looked at the possibilities, Makarov. It does favor them."

"I never said they wouldn't succeed." Mavis turned to look at Makarov's grin, "They are my children after all."

Crocus, Capital of Fiore

"AHHHHHHHHH."

"You know, they say the screams from these dungeons can be heard only at the low levels of the castle. It's the reason why people are scared shitless to come down here," a female voice remarked.

"Enough," the Squadron Chief of Fiore, Arcadios, ordered, "I know the King hired you to find whoever had a link to the magic of the Dark Mage Zeref but-"

"Pumpkin Head would be glad I loosened this guy's tongue, not that he could talk much anyway. His face creeps me out," the woman interrupted while pushing a boot on the victim's back, the hat that he usually wore fell down to reveal his blue face.

The woman flipped her long hair in pigtails as she glared at the Squadron Chief, not seeming to mind that her dress rode dangerously up her thigh, not that Arcadios was looking. He met her glare quite evenly.

"It's the KING. Not Pumpkin Head, you insolent girl. You should be more respectful before your manners get you in trouble one day."

She scoffed at this. "I've lived long enough to know that's not gonna happen soon."

Arcadios was about to retort again before he heard another voice coming down the stairs.

"Oh, I guess you found him."

Arcadios straightened up and saluted the King of Fiore, while glaring at the woman who didn't even straighten her posture. Toma didn't seem to notice, though.

"He was easy to sniff. Black magic isn't hard for me to find."

"What is his name, again?"

"Obuuura? Obira? Obra? Something like that," the woman waved the question away. "At least that's the name that can be matched with the members of Raven Tail from your records."

She kicked the victim again before straightening. Although, she barely came to his own shoulder, Arcadios noted.

"Now, since you have your prisoner, and I my information, I'll be going." She started to walk up the stairs to the outside of the dungeon before glancing at the corner of the room. "Let's go, Maureen."

A black cat, with smooth fur and walking more elegantly than even some noble girls that Arcadios has seen, jumped up to the woman's shoulder. The cat seemed to ignore everyone else except her.

Toma spoke up before she left. "You do know that your identity will not be so secret from here on out. Especially not when the Magic Council will start looking for more clues to find Zeref."

The woman didn't respond or stop walking. Arcadios bristled, "The KING spoke to you, girl."

She did stop at this and glared at him. "I'm not a girl," she smiled at the King, though, exposing her sharp canines. "I do know that, your majesty. I have already taken precautions."

The King smiled, "What I meant to convey with that is: Fairy Tail will come looking for you. Those people are persistent to find answers."

Arcadios was pleased to know that the grin vanished from the woman's face.

"If you don't talk, they won't find me easily," she warned.

The King held up a hand to stop what Arcadios was about to say.

"If you continue informing us about your findings concerning Zeref, not a word will be said," he vowed.

She rolled her eyes, but Arcadios could see that she relaxed somewhat. "Fine."

After that, she walked up the stairs and out of their lives, hopefully, Arcadios thought.

He sighed, "Would that be wise, my King? She didn't help the Fairies during the battle against the dragons. What's to say she would-"

"She will help us." Arcadios gave the King a surprised look.

"After all," the King continued, "dragons are known for their loyalty."

Well then, here's the end. Things are moving slowly up until now, but next chapter I'm going to start to implement Lucy's perspective mostly (since that's the way the manga originally started at least). Reviews are appreciated!

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The Missions