Shadow Of Magic

A Naruto Fairy Tail Crossover

A/N: New story guys ... Hope you can show me the same kind of love you showed for my other stories... Since I lack a beta and considering my English is piss poor, forgive my mistakes and help me in my endeavors by pointing out my faults and reviewing it...

Chapter 1: Fear the darkness

Makarov Dreyar was in a rare occasion sitting in his study in Fairy Tail and finishing his paperwork from the Council. Often he took a break to stretch his legs and contemplate the various happenings that occured over the years. His own son Ivan Dreyar's defection and classification as a dark mage had nearly destroyed his guild's reputation. Only thanks to Gildarts had the Guild survived from Ivan's anger. Makarov had been paralysed by shock and had been unable to muster his infamous Titan Magic, with which he had grappled with the dragon, Metallicana in his youth. But at the news of his son's betrayal his strength had waned like a falling cloak. Thankfully Gildarts had risen to the occasion and thrashed his ass but Ivan had placed a high level illusion on Gildarts and escaped.

When Makarov had come around he had immediately been accosted by Gildarts. On hearing about his son's betrayal and escape from Gildarts, he had immediately informed the Magic Council and Ivan dreyar was classified as a S-rank dark mage. Gildarts had immediately requested a mission from him to chase and capture Ivan. But Makarov had denied it saying that Gildarts would again fall prey to Ivan's illusions. Gildarts had grudgingly accepted that Ivan would weave a illusion around him and escape rather than face him. But Makarov's next words had him frown," While I can't send you Gildarts, you are needed to keep the guild stable in such tumultous times, there are other people in the guild who can face Ivan and even... destroy him if necessary", Makarov's voice shuddered as he spoke of destroying his own son. Clearing his throat, he continued, "Naruto should be coming back from his mission early enough. He will take care of Ivan." Makarov simply dismissed Gildarts after that, both men immersed in their own thoughts.

Makarov was simply contemplating sending Naruto after Ivan. He knew Naruto wouldn't even show any disagreement over such missions. The man especially survived on such missions. His checkered past was the reason for that and Makarov frankly didn't have the balls to ask about it. He still remembered that night.

The party had been going in full swing to celebrate the occasion of appointing the third Guild Master of Fairy Tail. At that time there was a knock and he had just opened the door to welcome in some more guests for the party but he had found a dishevelled man dripping blood onto the guild steps. He remembered how Naruto had come and fallen on his knees. Makarov had immediately taken him in and hid him in his own chambers. Than he had searched far and wide for the mans origins and whether the man was a criminal in some place or not. But not a single mention of such a person had been found. The man had literally appeared on his doorstep. Later he had found the man waiting for him in his own room far from the hysterical excuse of man, but calm and composed. The man had simply stared at him and just had a single request. To let him join the guild. Makarov had accepted and the rest they say is History.

Gildarts was one of the few people that was close enough to know Naruto on a name basis. Maybe it helped that Naruto was one of the only few people in the world with whom he could go full on against and would not only survive his magic but he would also dish it back as good as he got. Only the Master and some other Wizard Saints had the strength to face the mighty Ace of Fairy Tail. He had been offered the place of a Wizard Saint, but he had declined it. He had been proud back then. Brash and arrogant. When Naruto had come into the guild he had not spared him the time of the day. But the mercurial mage had risen through the ranks faster than he had and had qualified for the S rank trials in the shortest time ever. But Naruto had never socialised with other people. He talked and maintained some familiarity with Macao and Wakaba. He merely tolerated others.

When the S Rank trials had come, he had flown through them to become one of the fastest mage to attain that rank in that time. Gildarts had noticed that Naruto was merely showing off some of his strength to clear the trials and not his full ability. So with Master Makarov's blessings he had challenged Naruto to a spar. The results of that match destroyed the guild building. Thankfully no one had been hurt as all were watching the match. But Makarov had been furious at them. So for their next 10 S rank missions pay was to the guild and not for themselves. Now the money to build it was paid from Fairy Tails Treasury. Gildarts had then become friends with the reclusive mage and shared some drinks with them.

( A week after Ivan's departure)

Naruto entered the Guild and noticed the somber atmosphere. He headed to the Guild master's study where Makarov was sitting, shuffling some papers. When he had entered he saw Makarov's pained face. Immediately the man composed himself and had said," I believe the mission is over Naruto?" Naruto nodded affirmatively. " I am sorry to force you to go on a mission again Naruto. But its a personal one to me and you are one of the few that has the skills to do it. You are free to deny it also". Naruto had simply nodded and with that Makarov had handed some papers to him. The official papers to absolve Naruto Namikaze of the assassination of Ivan Dreyar, S Rank Dark mage, previously of Fairy Tail and son of Makarov Dreyar. Naruto had looked at him with wide eyes but Makarov simply nodded. He could see the silhouette of Gildarts standing behind the Master supporting him. Naruto let out a sigh and nodded to both of them. He was thinking, " It is time to bring back the old masks, but I am not sure I will be able to remove it this time" With those thoughts he simply walked out into the night. Makarov simply stared at the door for few seconds and then broke down into sobs. Gildarts simply let the man cry his heart out and walked out of the study.

( A year later)

Naruto Namikaze entered the Guild by means of a window. As the norm of Fairy Tail, there was a raucous party going on with Macao and Wakaba hitting on women, Gildarts laughing loudly at a joke told by Cornelia and Makarov watching over it with a fond smile. He didn't want to destroy that atmosphere. He simply entered Makarov's study and placed the folder detailing the mission on the table and left. He did not join the party. He was covered in blood of his own and also others. He would come back when he was able to let go his masks again.

After the party had wound down, Makarov entered his study to get some papers, when he noticed the folder. he opened it with trembling hands. After reading it he had simply destroyed the evidence and left for his bedroom. Rejoicing, because as a Guild Master he had destroyed one of the stains of his guild but as a father crying at the demise of his only son.

So many years passed in Fairy Tail, many old timers retiring. They had been there since Purehito's reign. This paved the way for the new generation ; Cana Alberona, Strauss siblings- Mirajane, Elfman and Lisanna, Erza Scarlet, Gray Fullbuster and Natsu Dragneel. But despite the new generation taking the name of the fairy tail, Makarov still waited for the man who had restored the Guild's honour. He was waiting for the return of one of his finest maage, Naruto Namikaze, the feared Shadow of Fiore.

Makarov was enjoying the sights of Fairy Tail. Natsu was fighting with Gray, the moment he had entered the guild with Lucy Heartfilia. Mirajane was a darling as usual and was introducing Lucy to others. The party was going in full swing to celebrate Natsu's return. "Natsu has potential", Makarov thought wistfully. " So does Gray, Lucy-chan and everybody else". Suddenly a mage came running into the guild hall with the news that Erza was returning. Immediately the guild was in panic mode cleaning and fixing everything. Natsu and Gray were hugging each other and declaring themselves as best of friends. The moment Erza entered the Guild everything became quiet. She immediately started berating Macao and Wakaba for their smoking and general perverseness, Cana for her drinking and she was just rounding on Natsu and Gray when he decided to enter the Hall. He noticed that Lucy had become wide eyed at his size and was literally shivering in her boots. Erza had inquired him if he was okay and in proper health. Makarov snorted at the question. He could wipe the entire guild out if he wanted and just because he acted like a perverted old geezer didn't mean he was invalid. But he appreciated the concern nonetheless. Only Mira was smiling at him. Immediately he ranted at his children scolding Gray for stealing clothes("You wanted me to strut around naked", was the reply.) Cana for drinking and charging the tab to the Council, Elfman for beating up the client("He was not fit to be a man" was the irate reply) and finally Natsu for damaging half a town to capture a criminal. But, he had simply torn the paper into pieces and had laughed his ass off. The party resumed in full fervour now, despite Erza's tutting.

Suddenly, the doors banged open and in walked Gildarts with half an arm and bleeding heavily. Immediately the party stopped and everybody crowded around him. Makarov pushed his way to the front and immediately lifted Gildarts as though he was a rag doll and went to the hospital wing. He placed Mirajane in charge and told her to not disturb him. Only Laxus tried to enter the medical wing. When he was stopped by Erza and Mirajane he was going to beat them back when the door opened and Makarov came out. His eyes possessed an odd shine and he informed Laxus," Get the transportation ready, Laxus. We are taking him to Polyrusica. Only she can help him." Immediately Mirajane asked," What happened, Master?" Makarov sighed and said," Its classified Mira-chan." When Erza had insisted saying," Master, we are all S Rank mages, we can handle whatever happened." But Makarov immediately scowled and said," Just because you three are S Rank mages means nothing in the darker parts of the world. There are degrees within degrees, Erza. Remember that. Now get me that vehicle." Immediately Laxus went to get a vehicle and Makarov went inside and locked the room".

"What did Master mean?", asked Erza. Mira said with a forlorn smile," Eventhough we are S Rank, we are only the lowest rung of the S Ranks. You need to be atleast high S-Rank. Even Laxus is medium S-Rank. The only high S-Rank mages in our guild are Master Makarov and Gildarts. That means it is atleast high S-Rank classification and it is between them"

Laxus brought the vehicle and Makarov ordered Macao to assist Gildarts in the travel to meet Polyrusica. Only after the full treatment were both of them to return. Makarov seemed to possess a anxiousness that was thought to be for Gildarts. But even after Gildarts came back after two weeks, Makarov's anxiety seemed to increase. Even the normally cool and collected Gildarts was jittery. When Erza had asked what was the matter, she was simply waved off. But life in the guild went on.

Just before Makarov was going to heat to a Council Meeting, two weeks after Gildarts had come back after treatment, the door to the Guild opened. Erza who was berating Natsu and Gray stopped halfway through to look at who had come. It was a mage, armed to the teeth. He was wearing a kevalar armour and carried a tanto on his back. His mere presence seemed to radiate menace and the stench of death seemed to be imbued in him. Erza immediately blocked his way and asked," Who are you?". Naruto simply chuckled and simply pushed Erza out of the way. Naruto saw Macao and Wakaba smoking. When they saw him they chocked on their smoke and said in an amazed voice,"Naruto...?". Erza was tired of the intruder's rudeness and asked again," Who the hell are you?"

A voice, which was Laxus, came from behind Erza," He is Naruto Namikaze, feared S-Rank mage, also known as the Shadow of Fiore."

With those words , the guild erupted.

A/N: Read and review... Give me you ideas in your reviews for pairings and the plot... Cheers