Chapter 1: The New but Old Guildmate

Gray sat at a table in the guild hall that was run down and sighed as he watched Natsu and Happy doing, well whatever they had decided to be the spectacle of the day. His eyebrow twitched as he watched them dance and sing on top the table. 'They're going to make a mess' He grumbled to himself before taking in the rest of the guild members watching and laughing at Natsu. Gray had to admit it felt nice being back at home with his guildmates after being stuck on Tenrou Island but the result of coming back and having not aged. Well he couldn't say he was too happy about their outcome. They were now stuck in an old falling apart guild hall, banned away from the hall they had built together. Gray heard a mug be kicked and before he could move he felt his shirt became soaked and he stood up growling. His eyes searched for the cause and quickly found it. Natsu, who was still dancing and kicking things around.

"Oi! Watch the hell you're doing flame brain!" He yelled and just as Natsu stopped and turned to snap at him the hall door opened. 'Everyone is here so why is the door opening?' Gray thought to himself as everyone's eyes searched the front of the hall. A cloaked figure stood in front of the open door.

"Who the hell are you?" Natsu yelled jumping off the table only to be snatched by Lucy before he could try to attack the newcomer. The cloaked figure smiled slightly and removed the hood off their head to reveal long black hair with a silver streak, red eyes, and a youthful face. Gray took her in closer and took in her clothing. She was dressed in a silver cloak, a white blouse, black tights, and white boots to top off the look. She ignored Natsu however as her eyes turned to meet the old man, who seemed to be slightly shell shocked.

"Forgive my absence, Master. I've completed all five of the century quests as requested. I am glad to see you are well," She began as she moved closer to Makarov and dropped to her knees. "Please Master, do to me as you wish for being unable to return and keep the guild afloat and running while you were away. I failed my duty to you and the guild." She whispered. Everyone in the guild was silent. They couldn't believe their ears. The last they had heard of a century quest was when Gildarts had returned and had failed. As well as the mention of her being a plausible guild member that no one had a remembrance of. Gray couldn't remember the last time the guild was so quiet. He thought if someone dropped a pin everyone would be able to hear it. That is until Makarov began to laugh and laugh.

"Child stand, I am not going to punish you. You did not fail your guild or duty to us. You exceeded your duty and completed all five missions. You did more than I could have asked." He said cheerfully as the newcomer stood up with a bowed head. Everyone watched as she reached under her cloak and sat down a large heavy bag of money for the guild.

"Here is the reward I was given. I've already paid off my expenses and this is what is left for the guild. I...I need to go find-" She began before getting interrupted by Gildarts walking up to her, who had a look of disbelief on his face.

"Starlight?" He asked voice gruff. Gray rolled his eyes as he heard Cana groan and mumble something under her breath of the likes of don't tell me he slept with her too.

"Gildarts? Oh sweet Mavis it is you. The last I remember of seeing you was a little eight year old all teary eyed and hanging to my cloak. If I remember correctly begging me to not leave and promising to be a good boy and student." Starlight chuckled softly raising a hand and ruffling Gildarts hair.

"Well, you haven't changed much in your appearance, sensei." He mumbled looking down blushing softly.

"What can I say?" She laughed lightly, "I wish I could have stayed and taught you the rest in person but from what I hear you did just fine learning by yourself. Such a handsome man you turned out to be." She smiled lovingly and sighed. Gray watched as her shoulders drop and eyes becoming hazy, almost looking to be with sleep. Gildarts watched as his teacher swayed and collapsed but before she could fall to the ground he caught her.

"Of course those quests would have taken on a toll even for her." Makarov murmured. "Mira see to Starlight would you." He asked as he watched Gildarts take her to an area to rest away from all the other guild members and took out his pipe and lit it as he watched his guild become restless. Gray watched as everyone took in a breath as if ready to jump to questions. He had to admit he was curious himself on who the hell it was that could complete those quests and who knows in what time amount and to have taught Gildarts his magic and yet still look to be in her twenties. However one thing he was sure of was that she looked familiar to him. Of who he wasn't quite able to pinpoint. He also knew that things were bound to be interesting as everyone learned about their unknown guild member and spars taking place to see just how strong she was. 'This is going to be one big headache.'