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AUTHORS NOTE! Sorry, to start this off with an authors note, but I want to let everyone know that I am rewriting the first few chapters of this story. I'm not happy with them and, while I feel that this story is a bit rushed, it's only a stepping stone for my main project, so I will be leaving the length of it as it is...for the time being, at least. Thank you to everyone, who's given it a try!
Yajima sat on the bar counter next to Makarov, enjoying a mug of ale, provided by the beautiful Mirajane. He scanned the guildhall, as several Fairy Tail members were fighting, breaking tables, chairs and knocking out the few poor souls, who didn't make it in time to safety. The Council Member glanced at his friend and sighted as the Master of said guild was crying rivers due to the destruction his children were causing to the property once more.
-You spoiled them too much.- Yajima stated, taking a huge swing from his mug.
-It's a parents job to make sure that your children are happy.- Makarov answered.
-They are causing too much destruction, Maki. Many of the Council members are suggesting to get Fairy Tail disbanded.-
-They are always saying that, yet they haven't done anything.-
-Not yet, but your walking on thin ice, Maki.-
-We both know that they won't do it. while Fairy Tail might be breaking their rules, we do it to protect ourselves, the Guild and the Kingdom.-Makarov responded and Yajima didn't have to respond to that. The Fairy Tail Master was correct on all accounts.
-Maki, I have another for you.- Yajima said quietly. Makarov glanced at him before taking a sip from his drink.
-I thought you said that there are enough hotheads in our guild?- Makarov asked with an amused glint.
-I never said that.- Yajima replied.
-Hm, always so serious. So, who is it?-
-Not a troublemaker.- Yajima replied sourly.
-I was joking, Yajima.- Makarov said, watching his friend. Something was bothering the man. The Council member heaved a deep sight.
-Sorry, Maki, the Council has many issues right now.-
-Mmm, what kind?- Makarov asked.
-Desierto province. While everyone knew that the Kingdom is hiding slave traders and all sorts of illegal trades, no one was able to lift a finger because of the Kings wits. That is until recent, when a group of mages found some escaped slaves near the border of Minstrel. Fiore has joined forced with Bosco and Minstrel to draw the King of Desierto out in clean waters for once and for all. We tried to enlist Joya's help too but the Queen refused, saying that she did not have troops to spare. The Magic Council is busy sending knights and freelance mages to Minstrel, from where they will try to advance to Desierto, but it's not an easy task, since the sandy Kingdom has some decent power and Pergrande had rushed to their neighbors defense as soon as Minstrels troops settled near the border. Things have gone from complicated to worse, when Pergrande announced that any attempts to invade Desierto by force would be considered as war.- Yajima explained shocking Makarov. He had heard rumours but did not expect it to be so serious.
-Another problem is the recent born Balam alliance. While it is formed only from three dark guilds, two of them have created several lesser guilds from their followers, making the alliance a serious treat.- the Councillor added and Makarov had a feeling that sooner or later Fairy Tail would cross paths with them. He dreaded the very thought of it. With Gildarts travelling the world and Laxus being banned because of the stunt he pulled off at Fantasia, only the youngsters were left to defend the guild. While Makarov new that they were all exceptional and in no way weak, he didn't want them to face unneeded danger.
-So, you never told me about the person you want to introduce me to.-Makarov said after a long silence. Yajima sighted and looked at the Fairy Tail Master with a serious expression.
-Have you ever heard of the lost magic Iudex Animarum?- Yajima asked. Makarov nearly choked on his ale. He had only read about this particular magic but he never met anyone using it.
-Judge of souls? Yajima, is there really someone...?-
-Hmm, there is Maki. I couldn't believe it either. You know what it means to have this kind of magic, don't you?-
Makarov glanced at Bickslow, who was busy telling an animated story to a group of mages. He knew exactly what it meant to have magic involving souls. Most Soul mages were considered as Dark mages and some of their arts were forbidden because people simply didn't understand them, didn't understand that a person can hurt someone with White magic as much as protect someone with Dark magic. It didn't depend on the magic type, it depended on the users heart.
-I have read about it but I have never met or heard anyone using it.- Makarov answered.
-Because the last user was believed to be executed more than hundred and fifty years ago. It was recorded in history books and many still believe that it is a curse, a magic of a demon, that is why Amelia has had problems to fit in society.-
-Amelia? Well, tell me a little more about her.- Makarov asked not noticing that Mira had her ears tuned in on their conversation.
Yajima had left the guildhall a while ago, saying that the youngsters were too much for his eardrums. Makarov had only shrugged, answering that, in his opinion, this was a rather quiet evening compared to the usual parties they held. He was't lying about that. There were only a few brawls, mostly caused by some more intoxicated members. The reason was that Team Natsu was on a mission and the Iron Dragon slayer was causing havoc only when Natsu was around.
-Master, do you want another drink?- Mira asked with that gentle smiled so many adored.
-Mmm, please.-he replied.
-Mira, what do you think?-he asked as the white haired beauty placed another mug next to him on the counter. The bartender didn't even look confused. Mira was well aware that he had realized she heard everything.
-It's going to be alright.- she replied.
-How do you know?-
-Women's intuition.-
A chuckle was heard across the guild hall and Makarov glanced at Gajeel.
-Not a word to anyone.- the Master muttered and Gajeel simply nodded.
He wanted the guild to get to know the girl or, should he say, young woman since she was in her early twenties. If, what Yajima had said about her was correct, than Makarov would soon have another child to look after.
-Wonder where and what color stamp she will want?-Mira asked to no one in particular. Makarov really admired how positive the young woman could sometimes be.
It wasn't until a few weeks later, when the door to Fairy Tail guild hall opened and a lone figure walked in.
-I am sorry to intrude, but I am looking for Master Makarov Dreyar. I have a message for him from Councilor Yajima.- the female said in a gentle tone.
Mira was dazed. While she had heard the conversation that evening, Ameila Redcliff was more than she had expected. Long, wavy dark hair and hazel eyes, filled with warmth. She was a gentle being, who cared for others, yet her aura was of a warrior. It went unsaid, but she had gotten herself the respect from the guild members the moment they had seen her.
-Welcome to Fairy Tail! I'm Mirajane, please come in! Master is in his office, I will call him for you.-
-There is no need for that.- Makarov said as he emerged from his office with a sulking Natsu on his tail. The salmon haired youngster had destroyed some important property and received a cleaning punishment.
-I believe you have a letter for me from Yajima?- Makarov asked and Amelia nodded. She help her hand up and a swirl of purple and white flashed in her palm. A scroll appeared in her hand as the magic disappeared. The entire guild watched with interest.
-You're from the Council?-Natsu asked.
-Kinda. I'm...-she never had the chance to explain herself, since the salmon haired boy had grabbed his blue cat by the paw and flew past her, leaving only a trail of dust.
Amelia was truly lost for words.
-Never mind him, Natsu always disappears, when the Council shows up. I'm Lucy, by the way, welcome to Fairy Tail!- a bubbly blonde introduced herself.
-It's nice to meet you, but I'm not part of the...-
-How does one become a Council employee?-
-You probably know many dirty secrets about the old bats?-
-How long have you been with the Council?-
-It's manly to work for the Government!-
-What does that even mean?-
-You wanna fight?-
-Huh? You wanna go?-
Within a minute the rain of questions had turned into a full blown fight with booze bottles, mugs, people and underwear flying through the air.
-What...?-Amelia was utterly speechless. She had heard that Fairy Tail was a rowdy bunch, but she didn't think that they would be a insane rowdy bunch.