Okay so, this is an old story I found a day or two ago and decided to throw it up here to see what you people think =3
It'll likely be a bit out of character, at least I think so, since it's my first try at Gildarts ^^''
As usual with me, I'll post 3 chapters right away and the rest... well later. Hope some at least kinda like it xD
Okay, done with that and in with the standard: I don't own anything except Mix and Tynan. Oh, and grammar mistakes.
Read and enjoy! ;D
Ch.1 Train ride
"Oi, gramps what's so important that you had to call me here this early?" Laxus muttered into the bar, on which his head was resting. Last night he had been in a drinking contest and lasted all the way up to top 3. After that… he doesn't remember much only that his head hurt like hell.
"Oh, quit being such a lightweight!" Makarov grumbled. He to, had a killer headache from last night. Only that he didn't drink as much as the Lightning Dragon Slayer.
"We need to wait for one more person anyway," the Guild Master added, as both Dreyars groaned.
"Can't you just… ask someone else?" the blonde did everything he could to stay home.
"No, sorry…" the old man wasn't really sorry, but hey.
"Just… wake me when the ass hole gets here…" another groan as Laxus closed his eyes. Only to be patted, rather hard, on the back a few seconds later as a voice boomed right above him: "Oh don't be like that Lux! I thought you were better than this!"
Groaning even more, the Lightning Mage covered his ears, trying to block the voice of the Crash Mage, Gildarts Clive. But, as he was a Dragon Slayer, his hearing was better than the average person.
"Shut it old man… I probably tied with your daughter so I deserve some rest…"
"Oh, Cana was here? S-She didn't call…" Ace of Fairy Tail sounded sad as he sat on the bar stool next to the boy.
"Probably 'cause you wouldn't let her drink… or beat up anyone that managed to out-drink her…"
"Oh, you mean like that time?" Clive scratched the back of his head. "I might have gone a bit overboard I admit."
"A bit?" this time, it was the Guild Master that raised an eyebrow. "You left the poor boy, Bacchus, in a coma for three months! Not to mention you broke every bone in his body and traumatized the rest of his teammates."
"I did apologize afterwards…" the brunet looked to the side. "Anyway Master," he decided to change the subject and slapped Laxus on the back again, making sure the blonde couldn't fall asleep.
"What's the mission?"
"Wait… what?" raising his head, the Lightning Mage looked at the elder men. "You're my partner for this crappy mission?"
"Yes," they both answered as the boy let his head fall and hit the bar again. "The hell kind of torture mission is this gonna be?" me mumbled.
"Well, I don't know about Gildarts, but might be very gruesome for you."
"Then why the hell do I have to tag along? I mean seriously, if the old geezer can't handle it solo, I ain't gonna be much help," despite his boasting, Laxus knew very well that the Crash Mage was far stronger them himself.
"Oh c'mon Lux! It might be fun!" Gildarts gave a smile and thumbs up, as the blonde hissed: "Call me that one more time…" although the threat would have worked on anyone else…
"Please boys, listen! You two haven't really been on a mission together, so I'm begging you!" the Master was on the verge of crying just for thinking what can happen.
"Do not blow, destroy, crash, electrocute or otherwise harm anyone or thing that didn't do you harm! That includes the train Laxus!"
"Did. You. Just. Say. TRAIN?" his eyes were glowing with anger as electricity cracked around him.
"Yes, well you see…" the grandfather turned to the side.
"There is no way in hell I'm getting on a fucking train!" Laxus roared and managed to wake every single person that passed out last night.
"Aw, man I didn't know you had it as bad a Natsu…" Gildarts was trying very hard, but failing, to suppress the laugher, as he watched the Lighting Mage. His head was almost gulled to the window as he held his stomach for dear life. "S-shad… up…" he managed to speak. "The idiot… ain't this… drunk…" he added moving a hand to cover his mouth.
Clive couldn't hold it in any longer and exploded with laugher, doubling over from the pain he felt in his stomach.
"I'm serious… I'm gonna… throw up on-" and before he could even finish all the liquid he drank last night came spilling out and onto the Crash Mage. But luckily, for almost everyone, the Ace used his magic to crush it all into oblivion.
"Cheater…" Laxus accused, before he continued holding his stomach.
"Whatever works," Gildarts grinned. It wasn't every day you get a chance to make fun out of the Laxus Dreyar, so he was going to savor the opportunity.
"I'm just surprised you hid it this well for so long," Gildarts chuckled.
"I don't… go on trains often…"
"Wait, what about the rest of your team? You drag them along when you walk?" the only answer was a nod. "Man, I kinda feel sorry for them…"
"What's the… mission again anyway…?"
"The client wants a pair of fighters to enter a competition in their home town and win the prize money, that the sponsor apparently stole," Clive read from the request.
"Can't he just… arrest them or somethin'?" Dreyar let out another groan.
"Seems they don't have proof… And this group says it's all for 'the poor people', so it's a bit hard to convince the council."
"They're Mages?"
"Didn't say."
"Are we there yet?"
"Almost."
"How much longer?"
"Three hours."
"Kill me…"
3 PAINFULL HOURS LATER
"Thank god…" Laxus mumbled before turning to a nearby tree and puking again. He had managed to keep it all under for the whole ride, but now that he was out the torture machine…
"Oi Lux! If you keep bein' this sick, you're gonna be useless!" Gildarts called, but a moment later, the tree was struck by lightning.
"Don't worry old man… I'm gonna be just fine…" Dreyar straightened and cracked his knuckles. The color had returned to his face and he was ready to go.
"Oh? I thought you were a lightweight," Clive smirked as the two started heading to the town.
"Wrong. Motion sickness and drunkenness just don't mix well is all," the Lighting Mage explained.
"Is that so? I guess we can have a drink later then!" he laughed.
"As long as you don't pass out, I'm fine."
"Whoever drinks more wins then?"
"Sure! And I win, we walk back."
"Deal! If I win we take the long way with the train!"
"Bring it old geezer."
Then, out of nowhere, four men tried to jump the two, but found themselves electrocuted before they even got within 3 meters.
"Better luck next time boys!" the Crash Mage chuckled as the two continued walking.
"So… this is the place?" Laxus asked as the duo stopped before a large Villa.
"So it says… Should we knock?"
"Might as well," just as Gildarts was about to 'knock' the door opened and revealed a butler with a monocle.
"The master has been expecting you," he bowed and motioned for the Mages to follow. Sharing a look, the Fairy Tail wizards entered the Villa as the door closed behind them.
"We were told they sent the very best for this," the butler added as he led the two down a long hall and up some stairs.
"I guess you could say that… But you know, this all a bit… confusing," the older Mage looked at the younger one who shrugged.
"Yes, I can believe that. That is why you will have the chance to ask all you wish with the master," the butler opened a double door and revealed a large, chamber-like-room that was clearly just the guest area.
"Master, the Wizards have arrived," the butler bowed before leaving the room.
"Ah, thank you so much for coming," the man was tall, in a silver suit and had long, orange hair tied into a pony tail.
"Please, sit," he motioned to the sofa before him, as he sat behind a table.
Taking a seat, the two then turned their eyes on the client as he spoke: "My name is Tynan and I believe you already know why you are here?"
"Yes, but you see we would like to know a bit more about these… people?" Clive took to talking, as he knew Dreyar would probably just say something stupid.
"Ah, yes… Unfortunately we don't have much more information on them."
"Do you know if they're Mages?"
"Afraid not…"
"How about the reason they did all of this?"
"For their own personal gain of course. With this 'competition' they plan to gather more money and use it to do who-knows-what."
"What about their leader?"
"Goes by the name Mix, although we have no more information."
"And the location of the competition?"
"In the coliseum in the center of the town. The first part will begin in about two hours. We have already put your names on, hope you don't mind."
"Not at all… But, did you use our real names?"
"No. For one, we have Diablo and the other Skull. Unfortunately, the names needed to sound intimidating as most of the contestants are dark Mages."
"Oh, I see… Well we better get ready. Thanks for the help," the Ace stood up and nudged the Dragon Slayer to follow.
And that's it for this chapter! Two more to go if you want to so I hope to see you there ;P
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