Hey guys this is the first chapter of my new story which is gonna be Laxus centric while paying attention to the main story line for the most part with the exception of my oc, it takes place pre sun village arc. Anyway this idea has been bugging me for ages I really wanted to write it but too many other stories but now that some are done well there we go, after reading some other fics parts of the story such as the introduction my oc became influenced and any specific chapters that had to be created for them. Well I hope you like this story here goes nothing
Fiore, a nation of roughly 17 million and a landscape dotted by guilds, these guilds are home to many aspiring young wizards and veterans alike. They have produced countless legends over the years since their creation and shall continue to do so for the foreseeable future; but one guild stands above the rest, one that happens to the number one guild of Fiore…Fairy Tail.
It was just another typical day for the wizards of the number ranked guild, although it was slightly more tranquil in the usually rowdy guild than usual, instead of tables and chairs flying around the guild hall as well as the odd body or two everyone was rather calm and relaxed and none more so than the guild's master, Master Makarov.
Why is this you may ask, well the guild's two biggest trouble makers weren't present, both Natsu Dragneel, resident fire dragonslayer and Gray Fullbuster, resident ice-make wizard and even when he isn't aware of it stripper, had both been specifically requested by a client for a job together for the fourth time in a week and a half. Much like their elements the two didn't exactly see eye to eye although you could argue they were best friends, still it was their absence that had created this peace much to the boredom of the rest of their team, ever since the guild came first in the grand magic games there were wizards being asked for, primarily those who took part in the game left right and centre. It did wonders for their pockets but the same couldn't be said their exhaustion as even some of the best members were finding it hard to keep up with the constant stream of jobs.
Almost everyone was present at the guild except for Gray and the dragonslayers bar Laxus and Wendy who were just lounging around or well one would continue to be as the other's Grandfather called him over. "Laxus we need to talk now" although begrudgingly Laxus got up and proceeded to follow his grandfather in to his office. "Look whatever it was I didn't break it" were the first words that left the blonde mouth making the elderly midget quirk an eyebrow.
"No, that isn't why I called you in. The reason I asked you in was because of this" Makarov said holding out a letter addressed to the guild, "read it" Makarov urged his successor who then began skimming through the lines, it didn't take him long to finish although he wasn't any clearer on why he was here. "So what of it, it's just requesting help and says it's S-class material why ask me when Scarlet and Mira are just downstairs?" Laxus asked although it wasn't his grandfather who answered him but instead the first master of the guild through her astral body.
"If you read it carefully it says that it's addressed to Fairy Tail's current master, which in my own opinion sounds like this person may have known the guild master before Makarov, Precht" Mavis said in an informative tone causing Laxus' eyes to narrow his last encounter with the second guild master was not a pleasant one, he went to that fight blind with no indication of the enemy's abilities and was lucky to come out alive. "You mean Hades what of the old coot?" he inquired with an involuntary snarl.
"What the 1st is saying boy is that if this person was associated with Hades when he was still a part of the guild then we may need to consider this job at a higher level than the standard S-class quest, as well as this it asks only one mage come and the strongest we have at our disposal. Even if everyone were in the guild with the exception of Gildarts you are still are strongest member, you proved that in your battle against Jura" Makarov further informed his grandson who now understood why he was called up.
"So it's a one-man team mission, to where did it say again?" Laxus asked just to be sure of his destination so that he could leave immediately, "It's in a town to 2 days north of crocus known as Altnus, the client will be in the manner house overlooking the town" Makarov confirmed, "Hhm and all it says is that help is required?" "Yes, strange as it is it doesn't provide that much information, in any result be careful" Makarov said to his grandson with a dismissive tone before the 2nd generation Lightning dragonslayer left the office and went down to the main hall of the guild where his ever loyal trio of bodyguards were waiting for him.
"So where we off to boss" Bixlow asked with his tongue hanging out of his mouth before it was followed up by the annoying chatter of his 'babies' "Yeah boss; where we off, where, where" "God those things are annoying" was all the blonde could think before answering, "Not we, me, solo mission that gramps want me to take care off wait here until I get back…that's an order!" Laxus started off in a neutral tone as he walked past them towards the guild doors but before Freed could say anything about the thunder legion always needing to be there to protect their glorious leader Laxus had turned around and shot them a glare accompanied by the order with his voice taking on a serious tone
Not one to disobey their leader especially when he got serious like this the trio wisely backed down as the towering blonde mage walked out of the guild his trade mark fur lined coat blowing in the wind as it hung on his shoulders. "This job better be worth it, this'll be the 5th one in almost two weeks" Laxus groaned to himself before going off to get supplies and hesitantly a train ticket to Altnus which would take at least a week to get to by train and considering he was a dragonslayer he was strongly considering just using his own magic to get to his destination. However, he decided to go against it because traveling almost a week's distance by train would leave even him drained by the time he got there. So although it was reluctant Laxus got his equipment and ticket before boarding the train.
5 days later in Altnus
"Sir are you okay you look a little pale?" one of the female attendants asked Laxus as the train pulled into Altnus station, "It's nothing just an upset stomach" he lied in response not wanting anyone other than Mira to know he had the humiliating weakness known as motion sickness. As he got off the train and set foot back on land he took a moment to regain his sense of balance before forging on towards his client.
"Well if that isn't the place I don't know what else it could be" Laxus said to himself as he looked up towards the top of a cliff overlooking the town, "Excuse me stranger but you aren't thinking of going there are you" a friendly old store vendor asked out of curiosity getting the Lightning mages attention. "What of it?" Laxus asked in response with a bored look plastered on his face, "It's just that I wouldn't recommend going up there, It has been abandoned for well over a century and rumour has it there is some sort of evil creature dwelling inside but it may not just be a rumour as recently no forest life comes near the building" The store vendor said which peeked the dragonslayers curiosity as well as his surprise.
"Thanks for information gramps but I think I'll be okay, I'm here on a job and things aren't adding up from the get go lucky me" Laxus replied in a neutral tone before marching on towards his destination. It didn't take him long to get to the top of the cliff and reach the building which now that he had a better look at it looked like a rundown dump there were holes and everything in the building.
"WHOEVER SENT THE JOB TO FAIRY TAIL SHOW YOURSELVES!" Laxus shouted out, although this would be a major no when addressing a client on a normal job there was something about this mission not adding up and it by far wasn't your normal request as were most vague ones so Laxus had every right to be cautious.
Not even a few seconds later a tall cloaked figure most likely feminine in Laxus' eyes judging by the long white hair that hung out from the hood as well as covering half her face not to mention the visible curves at the hips through the cloak. The person was approximately 5'10" and had an average build but Laxus still never let down his guard as a very familiar scent hit his nose although he couldn't quite place yet it sent a shiver down his spine.
"Good you're finally here, did you follow the instructions in the letter?" a feminine voice asked, it was soft and gentle but showed no signs of belonging to an elderly woman, this did little to make the dragonslayer lower his guard, "Yeah, I'm the strongest wizard they could send and I came alone just like the letter asked. Now mind telling me why the letter was so vague and what exactly do you need help with?" the blonde asked without much emotion in his voice.
The figure then lowered their hood and what it revealed surprised Laxus, this woman appeared to be as old as he and was absolutely stunning, a figure that could rival if not exceed that of any woman he had ever seen, she had long white hair that reached down to her mid back, it wasn't neat nor was it messy it sat perfectly splayed out across her back. She had two bangs that framed the sides of her petite face and her fringe swept over to one side sitting just above her right eye, but this wasn't what surprised Laxus. No what did that was her eyes, her eyes not only surprised him but had him mesmerised, instead of the usual white you'd find in a normal human's hers were liquid gold colour and her iris was an emerald green colour. He didn't know how but this somehow made the woman even more beautiful.
"Are you done staring?" she asked in a nonchalant voice snapping the dragonslayer out of his thoughts, "S-sorry" "the fuck did I just stutter?" Laxus cursed inwardly at himself. "The job is a simple one I wish for you to escort me to your guild no questions asked, there is something I must asked your master in person. The reason I requested one mage and the strongest possible was because a team of mages would attract a lot of attention. I realise this is not what you were expecting but we can't take the trains or other forms of transportation for similar reasons but I promise you will be rewarded justly for your service" the white haired woman said causing Laxus' jaw to literally hit the ground.
"You do realise that walking from here in Altnus back to Magnolia would take weeks and that's not even counting any interruptions or times we may have to stop?" Laxus asked to just to make sure this woman was sane, apparently she wasn't as she just nodded in understanding. "I do, and I said you'd be rewarded justly for this inconvenience" she replied in a neutral tone as she started walking towards the lightning mage. "Now that you understand all I need is your name and what type of magic you use" she said making her way closer to Laxus.
"Laxus Dreyar, I use Lightning dragonslayer magic…ugh" as soon as the word dragonslayer was mentioned Laxus felt like a freight train had hit him in the gut forcing the air out of his lungs sending him flying over a hundred yards or so until he stopped when he collided with a tree before landing down on one knee.
"So this is the limit of my powers after what he did" the woman thought a she proceeded forward with murderous intent "Dragonslayer, you're the same as him then, unlucky for you then" she said to the downed mage ready to give chase as she expected to see try and escape. But when the Blonde punched the ground with his bare fist putting a sizeable dent in it from the sheer force and looked up towards her she was surprised to see the look of anger on his face as he stared directly into her know red irises that were surrounded by black sclera.
"I ain't got a clue 'bout what you're saying but that was a bad move" Laxus said in angry voice before disappearing in a bolt of Lightning increasing his speed significantly further surprising the woman and judging from the slug she just threw at him he knew it was fair game to use his own power in response. Out of sheer instinct the woman just dodged a lightning infused fist but she failed to notice the smirk on Laxus' face "Lightning Dragon's Talon!" coating his boat in Lightning Laxus swept the legs out from underneath her before delivering a devastating palm strike to her stomach returning the favour for the flying trip.
The unnamed woman only came to a stop when she dug her hands into the ground to slow down her momentum, this resulted in a large dust cloud being created but Laxus didn't have much time to admire his handy work as he heard a feral growl from within the smoke before to glowing red orbs made themselves visible. The two combats then surrounded themselves in much to Laxus' surprise a lightning aura only this woman's aura was blue instead of gold, they then charged at one another ready to meet in the centre of the gap between them.
However, suddenly mere feet away from the blonde the woman felt something akin to a vice grip crush her heart, the pain alone was enough to disperse her magic but as she got nearer and nearer the dragonslayer it increased more and more until her feet gave out underneath her and she started falling forward. Shocked by what he was seeing Laxus immediately dispersed his own aura and rushed to catch her for unknown reasons to himself.
She knew this pain, there was only one pain it could be, it's that same pain that bastard had inflicted upon her so long ago…the covenant seal. As she was falling forward her mind could only drift back to the memory of what 'he' had done to her back then she thought it was a bluff but she couldn't have been more wrong.
Flash back unknown time
She was only young not even with full control over her abilities, abilities that surpassed of many twice as experienced as her but the meaning of restraint and holding back meant nothing to her. Even still her she was lying helpless before this simple man who and single handily slaughtered almost if not all her people. No this 'man' was too far gone to even be considered human, his over expenditure of his magic and desire for power had consumed him and turned him into this creature of darkness.
She wanted to retaliate against for what he had done even if she knew it meant her death but her injuries prevented her from doing so, seeing her struggle caused the 'man' to smirk in satisfaction. "What's wrong little one, don't you want to take revenge for your people?" he asked sarcastically earning a growl form the young female "Get it over with, come on kill me!" she demanded only to hear the maniac laughter of her enemy.
"you'd love for me to do that wouldn't you…your highness, but I've decided to allow you to live if only to cause you more misery leaving you with the fact that you failed in saving them…but I won't do so without precautions" he revealed causing her eyes to widen in fear as a blue mist flew off from his clawed hand and surrounded her and began seeping into her skin.
"This way you'll never be able to revert back to your true form and shall only retain a fraction of your power for this is the power of my covenant seal, not only will it cause you to live for ever but you won't be able to harm any of my kind if you try to do so it will cause unimaginable pain to the point of death if you don't relent" he revealed much to her horror but he wasn't finished just yet as the worst was yet to come. "But here's the best part the first one you try to harm will activate my seals primary function…a master servant pact!" this was then followed by the same laughter as earlier before he disappeared in a blueish black mist
"BBBBAAAAASSSTTTAAARRDDD!"
Flashback end
The white haired beauty lay convulsing on the ground, Laxus didn't known what was happening, as soon as he lay her on the ground she started convulsing in pain. It was then he noticed the dark blue glow emanate from what appeared to be a black marking around her collar bone. Laxus didn't know why he should care, for all it was worth he should have just gotten up and walked away or at least that's what the old him would've done after all she did just try to kill him.
"God dammit" Laxus really did hate that he had become such a goody, goody since re-joining the guild, but he also knew he couldn't just leave her here like this it wouldn't be right. She was in pain and needed help. "Okay snowflake I swear you better not try to kill me again or anyone else in my guild" Laxus said before he went to pick up the smaller female, but as he went to do so his hand touched the blue mark and the convulsing stopped but simultaneously Laxus was shown vivid images of burning buildings, a man drenched in crimson red blood with a contrasting blue magical aura around him and…dragons?
Chapter end
Well what did you think, good, bad, alright feedback required, I know there are a lot of Laxus haters out there but I think Natsu despite being the main male protagonist in Fairytail is too overused in fan fics so this is why I did this and I'm probably going to do others like crossovers with Laxus as the main and not with Natsu to get people used to the idea that Natsu and Lucy aren't the only characters to right about. I'm one too talk I know practically all my stories are of Natsu but that's probably because I like many other find Natsu's attitude and character very easy to write about and is easily changeable while not making him a totally new character. Anyway hop you enjoyed this chapter.