Chapter 1

"Daddy, who are all the people in this picture?" Asked the small, six year old as she walked towards her father. She handed him the picture and he examined it, growing nostalgic every second.

"These are my old friends, sweetie. Back when I was in a Mage guild." He told the child as her eyes grew wide in amazement.

"You were in a guild! What was it like?" She asked excitedly.

So to calm the child who was now jumping around, begging to know all about life in a Mage guild, he began the story. He told her about the infamous guild, Fairy Tail, and the people in it who treated him as family. He told her about raising an egg that had fallen from a tree there and about the dangerous jobs he had to do, acting out every detail to keep her entertained. He told her almost every detail, leaving out the few parts that weren't suitable for a child's ears. Finally, he finished his story of what a Mage guild was like, but his curious daughter wasn't quiet done her questioning.

"So who are the people from the picture? What were they like?" She asked.

"Well, this girl here, with the red hair, that's Ezra 'Titania' Scarlet." He explained, pointing to the red haired Mage. "She was one of the strongest and most powerful mages I ever knew. She was the fastest re-equiper in all of fiore, and maybe even the world!"

The child gasped in wonder. "You knew the Titania! She's one of the most famous mages!"

"Yeah, she was a very close friend of mine." He told her.

"That's so cool! Oh I know this one!" She exclaimed, pointing to the shirtless, raven haired boy. "He's that famous ice Mage! Ohh, I don't now his name though."

He chuckled at the memories. "Gray Fullbuster. We were always fighting and he had a bad habit of losing his clothes, but I could always rely on him. And the woman clung to his side, that's juvia lockser. You would probably know her as the rain woman. She's that water Mage who always works along side Gray." She gazed at the picture in amazement. She had no idea her father had known all these famous people. Now that she really looked at it, she knew most of the people from tv appearances. The famous doctor, Wendy, was there and so was one of her favourite authors, levy mcgarden. At the far right of the picture, she noticed It was folded over. When her father noticed it, he folded it open, and dropped his head. The moment he saw the once hidden piece of the photo, a pang of sadness washed over him. Knowing her father was upset, she put her small, gentle hand atop his larger hand. The picture was a blushing, pink haired boy, and a beautiful blond girl kissing his cheek.

"Sweetie, that's your mommy and I."

She kissed his cheek just like the girl in the picture.

"It's late. We should get you to bed." He said, hiding his sorrow with a smile. He picked up the tiny blond haired girl and they both laughed as he carried her to her bedroom like an airplane. He laid her down and pulled the blanket over her, kissing her forehead as she snuggled into her stuffed doll that they called Michelle.

"Goodnight, princess." He whispered to the child.

Night night, daddy." She responded, and was quick to doze off into a deep sleep. As he left, closing the door behind him, he began to make his way to the kitchen. He figured he'd get a snack before he sat to re-read the small, unfinished novel he read every night. It was the only book he would read, because it was written by the love of his life, the mother of their child, and any other book wouldn't suffice. He'd sat down and was about to start reading when there was a knock on the door. Curious as to who would visit at such an odd hour, he ventured to the front door and gazed out the little peep hole. Out side his door, standing on his door step, was a face he knew well. He opened the door and was greeted with a devilish smile.

"It's been a while, Natsu." They said.

"Yeah, Gray. It's been all to long."