"Good work, everyone!" Lucy's voice rang out around the island of Tenroujima.
All of them raised their cups of booze and cheered over Hades' defeat. All of a sudden, Wendy felt weird. Unnatural. She looked around, only to find the juice in her cup, shaking, shivering, ever so slightly noticeable, her chocolate-brown eyes widening, pupils dilating. Soon, a whole rumble could be felt all over the island. Everyone fell to their knees, using their arm strength to just keep their bodies from smashing straight into the ground.
"What- (The fuck?)?!" Gray shouted halfway, interrupted by a black body sweeping past the group of mages. Gildart's eyes followed the spot, stunned by either surprise or fear, of which both were not seen much - nor ever. He covered it up quickly though, not wanting to alert the other guild members. It was futile though, as the mysterious figure turned around, heading – straight – For – Them.
"That's enough, Acnologia."
Everyone's eyes went up to the little being, standing on the top of Acnologia's head, her flowing white hair flying in the wind.
Acnologia landed on an open space, right next to the members, with a loud thud, trembling the island itself. It lowered its head, allowing the girl to hop off elegantly.
"My name is Veilia De Francoise Riya. I'm sorry of my dragon's intrusion." She mumbled softly, curtsying, petite-like. Nobody's eyes left her. Her beauty and power mesmerized them all, even the women/girls. Gray hunched his back, gathering up icy power in his right fist.
"Explain! Who are you?! Why are you here?!" He spat.
Riya raised her eyebrow. "Didn't I just tell you, idiot? My name is Veilia De Francoise Riya. My dragon is Acnologia. As for my reason…" The white-headed girl looked down, her bangs draping across her face, hiding the emotions in her eyes, hesitative to tell the guild. "I… Can't tell you," She finally muttered after a good, long, minute.
Gildarts stood in front of Gray, a grave look plastered on his face. "Tell us the truth."
"I have."
Gildarts grit his teeth hard, trying to keep himself calm. "B-but… Acnologia's… impossible… It has no master!" He yelled, unable to accept the fact. He raced to get contact with Riya, but failed as she bounced back onto Acnologia's scaly head.
"Acnologia: Defense Mechanic! Frantic Sphere!" Riya shouted instinctively , sticking out her hand, forming out a complicated dark violet magic circle, that even Levy and Freed, with their combined efforts couldn't possibly understand.
"Damn it…" Gildarts muttered softly, hoping the little ones didn't hear him. That would be bad. He showed his palm straight at Riya's face, shooting out his Crash.
"Fly, Acno," Riya whispered into Acnologia's ear. It abided by Riya's words, flapping its wings, soaring high up into the air – dodging Crash with ease.
"What do you want?" Wendy asked loudly.
"Zeref. Where is he?"
"He was taken! He has nothing to do with us!" Natsu shrilled.
"By who?"
Everyone kept quiet, not wanting to answer any further.
"Doesn't it feel like she's looking down on us?" Gray muttered.
"True," Makarov joined in, stepping forwards into the battlefield.
"I'll join your guild," Riya stated simply.
"Eh?" "Eh?" "Eh?" "Eh?" "Eh?" "Eh?" "Eh?" "Eh?"
No one believed it. No one wanted to believe it. A new type of dragon slayer. A new member. A new member that obviously they could not trust.
"Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh?!"
~ Terino ~