THE AVENGER

Makarov Dreyar sat atop the bar, his anger pounding inside his head. He was was the size of a child, and well into his eighties. He was the third master of the Fairy Tail Guild, and considered all the members his family. He wore black trousers and a red shirt. Topping of his outfit was a white cape, with the Fairy Tail mark on the back. He was angry.

At first, he thought, everything had been fine. The Fairy Tail Guild was based in Magnolia, a large city with a population of 60,000. It was a busy place, but the population had swelled. People had come from everywhere for one reason. The Fantasia Parade. It was a large and popular parade, and because Fairy Tail was part of Magnolia,
they took part every year, appearing on floats, or using their magic in creative ways.

When he had heard Laxus, his grandson was back in town, he had shivered slightly. Lately his grandson had been different and he had heard rumours... But he had dismissed them as tales of drunken men with something against Laxus. After all, his grandson was brash and hot-headed. But he had felt a fleeting sense of danger and mistrust.
But he had pushed those doubts into the back of his mind. Laxus was his own blood after all and he shouldn't feel like that about him, although his attitude wasn't good, he was still a member of Fairy Tail and all of the guild were like family to him.

He did hear of a occasion where Laxus had attacked a new member of the guild, the iron dragon slayer, Gajeel Redfox. However, Gajeel was controversial, since he had previously been apart of Dark Guild, Phantom Lord. Laxus just wasn't thinking, that was all. But he had heard rumour that the attack wasn't meant for Gajeel but he dismissed them as conjecture. Although the back of his mind told him otherwise.

He had decided to focus on something else. The guild always tried improve on the previous years and this one should be the best yet.

First, as somewhat of an introduction to the festival, there was the Miss Fairy Tail contest. First up was Cana Alberona, a mage who liked to drink. She was quite young and a skilled member. She was strong enough to be S-Class, and she would definable pass the next S-Class trial the guild held annually. As for her magic, well that couldn't be mention loudly for it would spread ripples of mutters throughout the guild. She wasn't on the best terms with Makarov either, but he couldn't blame her after what had happened.

Next was Juvia Lockser who was, just like Gajeel, an ex-member of Phantom Lord. She was a water mage, although she could her body into water, which wasn't something a standard water mage could do. Makarov wondered what the trick was behind it. She had fit into the guild well, better than Gajeel, at least.

After her was Mirajane Strauss, the oldest of her two other siblings, Elfman and Lisanna. She used to be able to use Takeover Magic, which ran in the family. In the past, she had been known as 'The Demon' because she had been able to control the power of demons using her magic. She was S-Class but she had lost her fighting spirit ever since the incident with Lisanna. She was sweet and friendly now, but she had lost her will to fight.

Next up was Erza Scarlet, and along with Mystogan, Laxus and Gildarts Clive she was one of the current S-Class mages. She was incredibly strong and she scared the hell out of Natsu and Gray, who always bickered like children. It was funny to watch but he wouldn't want to be on the end of one of her death glares. She used Requip Magic, and because of the speed of it, along with the fact she could equip both armour and weapons, she had become known as Queen of the Faries, or Titana. She was showing off her magic, changing clothes by requipping.

Soon after Erza was Levy McGarden. A blue-haired, quiet and intelligent girl, she used Solid Script Magic. It was a unique and creative magic, you made a word which was made out of element that the word described. It was interesting and fun to use. She put on a short show and walked off the stage.

Bisca Mulan, another requip mage was up next. She requipped guns instead instead of swords or amour though. Alzack cheered for her as she put a single bullet through four coins. He promptly blushed as his friends mercilessly teased him. They both liked each other but neither knew, much to the amusement of the guild.

Finally was Lucy Hearfilia. She was one of the newer members and her magic was rare. It was talked about a lot but there was a limit to it's power. Celestial Spirit Magic's was at it strongest when you possessed all twelve Golden Zodiac Keys. She had six. It was rumoured possessing all twelve would make you amazingly strong.

Makarov enjoyed the sight, drinking in the sight of his guild laughing and enjoying themselves.

From there it went downhill.

Evergreen, a member of the Thunder Legion (Laxus's followers and bodyguards.) had turned up and used her secondary magic to look at the girls and turn them into stone. Then Laxus had appeared and told them that the Battle of Fairy Tail had started, and if they didn't go along the immobilised girls would die.

Everyone had got the message. They ran out of the guild and began searching for Evergreen, Freed, Bickslow and Laxus who made up the Thunder Legion. Freed had prepared a battle field using his runes. The guild were forced to fight each other and were caught in traps. Makarov's felt worse and worse as they did so. Then Laxus had made his demand. He wanted to be the Guild Master of Fairy Tail.

Makarov would of stopped him himself but Freed had set up runes so no one over eighty could get out of the guild.

He looked at the runes. "Two people are left." he shook his head.

He looked around.

"DAMN IT!" a pink-haired boy yelled, slamming his fists into the runes.

"Oi! Shut up!" injected a black-haired boy with multiple piercings.

"You're copying me, Tin Can!"

Makarov sighed as he turned his gaze towards Natsu Dragneel and Gajeel Redfox, the Fire Dragon and Iron Dragon Slayers of the Guild. They were some of the guilds strongest members, but they were a weird pair alright. Dragon Slayer Magic had incredible raw power but was rare because true Dragon Slayers were taught by dragons, which were virtually non-existent.

"Wait." Makarov looked at the runes.

"Two?"

He looked at the pair of mages.

"DON'T TELL ME YOU'RE THE ONLY ONES LEFT!?" his voice echoed around the guild, startling Happy, a blue cat that could use magic to fly awake.

Makarov felt depression wash over him like a wave. Everyone had been defeated. The Dragon Slayers were trapped and he couldn't get out. No one was left to battle the Thunder Legion. Was this the end?

Natsu scowled. He started to walk towards the statues.

"Man, it's a shame."

"What's a shame?"

"I was looking forward to beating Erza but I guess i'll have to bring her back."

He smashed his fists together.

"What are you going to do?" asked Makarov.

"I'm gonna burn it off!"

"NO THAT'S A TERRIBLE ID-"

They paused as a crack appeared on Erza's head. Natsu dropped to his knees and started frantically praying for Erza to let him live.

"Happy! Find some glue! Quick!"

"Aye!"

The cracks multiplied and Natsu hopped around more and more hysterically. Erza shattered. But instead of breaking into multiple pieces she was fine. Dressed in the outfit she was wearing earlier.

"I feel hot." she sent a death glare at Natsu. She dusted herself off, bought back her foot and smashed it into Natsu and Gajeel.

"WERE YOU TRYING TO COOK ME!?"

Natsu whimpered. Gajeel winced. Happy cheered.

"Why did you think the spell was broken?" interjected Makarov.

"I think it was my artificial right eye." she muttered, placing a hand over it. "It must of halved the power since Evergreen's spell works with eye contact."

Makarov agreed and wasted no time asking another question.

"Do you know what's going on?"

"I heard everything." Erza confirmed.

She walked towards the runes.

"These are impressive, they've already added me to the fray."

Makarov smiled. They could take back Fairy Tail now. Erza could exit the runes and take on the Thunder Legion. Just then, the runes changed, and the number of participants changed from three to four. Natsu and Gajeel whipped their heads round, checking for the source of the number increase. Makarov was doing a similar thing.

"All the girls are still frozen."

Erza smiled. "It looks like that man has made the decision to join in our game."

Makarov realised what Erza meant. Laxus was their enemy. Erza was here. Gildarts was away. That means it was...

"Yes," Erza continued, seeing Makarov come to a conclusion. "Mystogan."

Laxus sat in Kardia Cathedral, a large cathedral in the middle of town. He was watching everyone's progress through a lacrima. He was extremely bored. Some of them, like Gray had some potential. In the end though, no one had beat the Thunder Legion. There were the Dragon Slayers, but they couldn't beat him. If they reached their full strength they would give him a challenge but for now they wouldn't be any trouble.
The runes updated and Laxus turned to them. Erza and Mystogan had joined the battle. That was most of Fairy Tail's elite. Gildarts wasn't around, there was Mirajane but she was frozen and even if she got better, she couldn't face him. After so long without using her magic, it wouldn't be effective. Soon his fool of a Grandfather would hand over Fairy Tail to him. There would be no trash in his guild his would be the best, the elite. He wondered who would find him first. Probably Mystogan but he needn't worry about him. He was strong but the man's secret left him vulnerable. Laxus smiled and closed his fist, flickers of lightning dancing around. He ran a hand through his hair, smirked and sat back. He felt good. He was in control.

"That's not my fault!" yelled Natsu for the fifth time.

"What?!" Gajeel roared, slamming his forehead into Natsu's.

"Silence!" roared Makarov, slamming an enlarged fist into the dragon slayers, crushing them against the wall. They hadn't stopped arguing since they got trapped. Makarov wondered if it was a dragon slayer thing. Probably. He sighed. Being trapped with anyone else would of been better. On the other hand, there was Natsu and Gr-

CRACK.

The crackling sound of stone caused them to turn. The girls had unfrozen and were sitting on the floor, looking confused.

"Lucy!" a blue cat swooped down, landing in her chest with a THUD.

"What's happing?" the blonde asked.

Natsu smiled. "You're back!"

Makarov checked over the runes:

ERZA VS EVERGREEN/ WINNER: ERZA

A ripple of pride spread through him. Erza must of beat Evergreen and broke the spell. But what would Laxus do? He had no hostages left. But he surely most have a trump card. But maybe not. Laxus could be slightly arrogant and Makarov had always told him it would be his undoing. But Makarov hoped Laxus's lack of hostages wouldn't cause him to do something dangerous. Happy and Natsu were filling everybody in on the latest events.

"It's over." Makarov told them. "Laxus has no more hostages. His game is over."

"Laxus needs to be punished." Bisca cut in. "People have been hurt by him and his 'game'."

"Yeah that's true." Natsu interrupted, "but you can't blame him for wanting to find the best!"

"Are you joking?" Lucy asked, bewilderment plastered over her face.

"No, of course not. In fact, lets start the second battle of Fairy Tail!" exclaimed the pinkette, punching his fist into his palm.

His exclamation sent the entire guild reeling.

Cana took a swig from her cup. "If you're that desperate I can take you on."

"Juvia thinks Cana should not encourage him." The blue-haired woman chipped in. Behind her the runes swirled into a skull which settled into the middle of the room. It spoke with Laxus's voice.

"Can you hear me old man? What about you losers at the rest of the guild?"

"Laxus!" roared Natsu, "Come out here so I can kick your sorry ass!"

Laxus ignored him.

"Since you've lost interest in playing, I've introduced a new mechanic. The Thunder Palace."

Fear pulsed through Makarov's body, rooting him to the spot.

"You're serious?"

"Deadly. Will you had over Fairy Tail? Chose wisely."

The runes swirled back into place and Makarov slammed his fist into the wall.

"Dragging innocents into this? What are you doing Laxus?"

Pain seared through his chest. His knees folded and he fell to the ground, clutching at his heart.

"Gramps!"

"Old man!"

"Master!"

Mirajane rushed over. "He needs his medicine!"

Bisca called them up to the stairs, while Mirajane took Makarov to the infirmary. Bisca's sharp eyes had spotted orbs stuffed with Lightning Magic that were positioned around the time. The orbs would release Thunder Magic which would come pouring down on the town. The whole of Magnolia was his hostage. And there was no way to evacuate. Bisca had put a bullet through one of the orbs, destroying it. But she was hit with recoil equal to the damage she gave out.

"RGRAHH!" Natsu slammed a fiery fist into the wall. He battered the runes again and again, but they didn't give any inch.

"Stop." Natsu turned round to see the last person he expected to speak up, Levy.

"I might be able to help."

Natsu cocked his head. "How?"

"The runes are called Jutsu Shiki. Freed must of set them up in advance. They can't be changed by they can be edited."

"So?" Natsu asked.

"All of you can go ahead but Natsu and Gajeel stay here. It will take a while but I should be able to get you out."

"Can you do that Shrimp?" asked Gajeel.

"Yes. You'll be out of here soon."

The guild was practically empty. Everyone had gone into the city to search for Laxus and the Thunder Legion.

"One last reversal...and done!"

THe runes circled around and floated into the door, which returned to it's normal colour.

"Does this mean we're allowed to leave the guild?" asked Gajeel.

"In a nutshell yes."

"Why can't you change it so the Master can leave?"

"I can't change the rules, only edit them."

"That's fine." growled Natsu slamming his fist into his palm. "You'll look after Gramps, and I'll go beat Laxus down!"

He turned and went to walk away but stopped as the runes updated. He looked up. Natsu wasn't the brightest but he could still read the runes. His hand shook. Gajeel heard coughing. He turned to see Makarov stumbling down the stairs.

"You need to rest!" Levy dashed over. But the Master waved her away.

He limped over to the runes and his eyes widened.

"W-What?" he stuttered.

Natsu looked at Gajeel. "Do you feel that?"

The Dragon Slayer nodded. It was Magic Power and it was immense. But slightly dark, with a tinge of malice.

"Who is that?"

"If he's an enemy, we're lost." Makarov stated.

"But if he's an ally?" asked Gajeel.

Makarov didn't say anything, but he wore a grim expression. His eyes were far away.

"Who is he?"

"The last Uchiha, natural-born shinobi and wielder of the fabled eye."

A man was walking down the street. His black cloak fluttered in the wind. Beneath it he fingered the hilt of his sword. He closed his eyes, and when they opened, they were blood red.

"You've finally returned... Sasuke."

Here we go. First chapter up. Hope you enjoy. Please leave a Favourite, Review or a Follow. Chapter 2 up next week.

Cheers,

Katsu :)