Part 1/5
Chapter 1
Natsu's P.O.V
"I'm worried about Freed," I admitted sitting down at the table with Laxus and Gajeel. The two slayers looked at me before signaling to continue, "He has been more withdrawn since Laxus came back. It's almost as if he is scared of the three of us."
"What do you mean flame brain?" Gajeel asked gruffly.
"What does it sound like?" I bit back sarcastically, "Freed always was comfortable with us until Laxus was banned from the guild. Since Laxus has come back Freed has been acting very skittish and he won't even stay in the same room as all of us."
"So you noticed as well," Laxus replied as the green haired mage walked into the guild. His skin was sickly pale and his posture was tense.
Laxus' P.O.V
Freed was really worrying me; he had become very withdrawn since we had gotten back from our stay on Tenrou island. It was almost as if he feared being around us; luckily he stilled allowed Bixlow and Evergreen to protect him.
"You might be right fire brain," Gajeel growled as MiraJane started pushing herself onto the obviously uncomfortable mage, and it made my blood boil.
"Mira should NOT be touching him!" I growled loudly.
"Laxus, Gajeel, Freed, Natsu, Erza! Report to my office," Master bellowed from the top of the bar counter. Freed jumped and almost fell of his chair, but thankfully Bixlow steadied him.
Freed's P.O.V
"As I am sure that you all have heard the grand magic games are approaching and Fairy Tail will be entering. I wish for the five of you to represent our guild!" Master stated proudly and my pulse began to increase. Me represent Fairy Tail, surely there was someone stronger than me. Compared to the others I was as weak as Happy, no Happy is stronger than I am.
"M-master," I said timidly causing the other 4 to look at me, "y-you must be m-mistaken I c-can't r-represent F-Fairy Tail in the G-grand magic g-games."
"What do you mean Freed you will do wonderfully!" Master exclaimed joyfully.
"B-but master w-what about M-MiraJane or Gray?" I stuttered pathetically, "they w-would be an m-much better c-choice to c-compete!"
"Calm yourself Freed master chose you for a reason; we should learn to accept his decision," Erza replied haughtily as she left the room, a confident smirk planted firmly on her face.
Natsu's P.O.V
"What brought this on my child?" Master asked Freed who just down cast his eyes, "I wish for you participate because you are one of the best strategist that this guild has to offer."
"Master is right rune boy we need you callin' the shot well we bash in the competitions face in. GiHi!" Gajeel bellowed as he threw his arm around Freed's shoulder. The man flinched at the contact; he kept his eyes downcast during the whole conversation. His behavior causes me and my fellow dragon slayers to really worry.