This was an idea for a story I had running in my head for a couple of days now. A mage born and raised long ago brought into modern times. I'm pretty sure this story trope has been played out multiple times already, but I'm hoping that I'll be able to put my own unique spin on this.
I know that this isn't the Scarlet and Dark Fairies upload that was long awaited, but trust me in that it's coming. I don't know when exactly that will be, but it will be uploaded sometime in the near future. That much I can guarantee you.
Disclaimer: I don't own Fairy Tail, I only own MY OCs
Enjoy the first chapter of Primordials Rising!
For those who dare to look deep enough into the history of magic, they would find that the true beginnings of magic rested within the hands of a very select group of mages. Honored in their times as the undisputed masters of their elemental craft. In time, their legacy would give them their titles as the Primordial Mages. Mages that everyone looked to solve problems that not even the village mage could be able to solve. But one of their kin foresaw an event which meant the end of their sect. One event which those Mages were completely unable to find an answer to. So, in a bit of desperation, they locked away some of their younger mages. Hoping that in the years to come, they would grow powerful enough to overcome the event which their forebears were unable to.
(Sabertooth, Year 790)
Yukino had been called to the common area of the guild by their master, Jiemma. It was for a mission he had designated specifically for her. This was to be a solo mission, and she didn't feel up to solo missions just yet.
However, Yukino had to hold her head up high, she was a mage of Sabertooth, the strongest guild of Fiore. She couldn't fail, not when Master Jiemma entrusted her with this Job.
"Yukino." Jiemma's voice boomed throughout the hall. "You are to go investigate the ruins over by sunrise village. The Elders of that village says that it has become a lot more active as of late." His voice still scared the celestial mage, no matter how many times she heard it.
"Yes sir," she would reply. "I won't let you down Master Jiemma." He only grunted in response, one that was typical of him. But as things stood right now, her objective was simple. Investigate some ruins and report on the results. It was an easy enough mission, right? Most of the other guild mages present wished her the best of luck on her mission. The Twin Dragons Sting and Rogue especially offered their support.
(Train, en route to Sunrise village)
It was a couple of hours on the train. Yukino was sitting in her cabin, going over everything she knew about the mission. From what she was able to figure out, the ruins she was supposed to explore were from the earliest days of magic. However, that's all she was able to find, mostly due to the lack of information available to her. Perhaps the local villagers would be able to provide her with more information about the ruins in question?
"I don't understand," Yukino thought to herself, "Why would master Jiemma send me on a job like this? This seems like more of a job for Rufus or even our dragon slayers for that matter." She would continue to think this Mission over for the rest of the train ride. Trying to think of any potential way that she could accomplish this mission. For now, she could only hope for the best, and pray that her capabilities were enough to accomplish this task.
(Sunrise village)
The first thing that Yukino noticed when she got off the train was the heat. The air around her seemed to grow hotter by the minute. It was incredible as to how the villagers were able to cope with the high temperatures.
"The first thing I should do is to find the village elders." Yukino said to herself. "perhaps they will be able to tell me more about these ruins." The village wasn't much to look at, it was a group of sandstone buildings surrounding a single well from which they got their water.
The desert around the village kept outsiders away. It was only by sheer luck that Yukino was able to find this village, as the train only brought her to the edge of the desert. She had to walk the rest of the way. Using pieces to stay above the ground and to keep herself cool.
If it wasn't for the oasis in which the village was near, it was likely that Yukino would not have been able to find the village at all. Merely stuck traveling the desert endlessly until she passed out from the heat or simply decided to deem this mission a failure and potentially face one of Jiemma's many punishments back at Sabertooth.
"Excuse me," she would ask one of the local villagers. "Would you happen to know where the elders are?" The young girl eagerly complied, showing her the direction to the common house where the Elders typically resided during the day.
There was little in the means of decoration within the common house. Merely a couple of rugs placed along the floor to keep the sands from the outside from being left astray all along the floor of the building.
The elders did little but look upon the young Sabertooth mage. Silently gazing her ability, determining if she was worthy for the mission that they had requested. Her dress was the first thing that caught their attention, the blue and white dress stuck out immensely against the golden hue of the desert sands.
"You are the Wizard of Sabertooth?" the one in the center asked, his sand dried skin shook with each voice. "You seem ill-prepared for this task we set before you." Yukino nervously swallowed, but she held firm. She was here representing her guild; she couldn't fail them this early on.
"Yes, my name is Yukino Agria, I am here from the Sabertooth Guild." Her response was firm, barely containing the nerves she felt. "I came here because you requested that I investigate the ruins which were recently becoming a cause for concern." their stares just grew more intense as time passed.
"You may encounter many perils throughout your journey into those ruins." They spoke in unison. "Many before have tried to tame it, those who entered either left in fear or perished within. Yukino Agria, do you wish to continue?"
After first hearing that warning, Yukino wanted nothing more than to flee, fear about what might happen consumed her mind. But her fears were soon replaced with determination. She would become the one who finished what others before had tried. This was what she wanted more than anything.
"Yes, I'm more than ready for what lies ahead." Her eyes burned with a passion, one that the elders had seen many times before.
"Then follow your heart and obey the fires that are your instincts. Those shall be your key." With those words of advice taken to heart, Yukino set off towards the ruins. Conference running through her with each step.
Back inside the house, the elders were talking to themselves. "She is not the first to attempt this." One would say, "And I have my doubts that she will be the last." Others would make similar remarks, match her supposed confidence with that of those who previously attempted this.
(Kanabe desert)
Yukino had been walking through the desert for what felt like hours on end. Stopping only to cool off or to refill her flask with fresh water. It was the best thing to do when the air was as hot and dry like it was.
It was moments like this where she wished she brought something to help manage the heat better. But in her rush to get to the sight of the job, she forgot to pack some of the things needed for her journey. Basic items such as a map lacrima or compass. But she had to make do with what she had on her.
"These ruins can't be far from here." She would say to herself. Given the current situation, it was the only thing she could do besides summoning one of her spirits. Her spirits, yes, they may be able to help.
"Open, gate of the balance: Libra" it wasn't much, but maybe Libra would be able to help guide her through this desert. And perhaps fill the gaps in her knowledge, parts where her research didn't explain with much detail.
"What are you doing out here Yukino?" Libra would ask. "There is nothing here but sand."
"I'm here because there is ruin that seems to be active. And I need help finding it." Yukino replied. Libra didn't respond to her, merely looking across the vast expanse of desert.
"I see, then follow me. I know what you're looking for." And so, the mage and the spirit trekked through the desert Libra guiding the way, as Yukino followed close behind.
"Before this mission, I did some reading about these ruins. Apparently, these date back to the age of the Primordials. Libra, do you know if that is true?" The celestial spirit stopped for a moment, attempting to remember times far long ago. Before the keys which allowed them to be summoned were created.
"The primordial mages," she began, beginning to recall her tale. "They were four individual sects of mages with complete mastery over their respective element of magic. Fire, Water, Earth, and Air. Completely selfish, but truly selfless at the same time." Yukino was confused by this statement, it seemed contradictory to itself. How could a group of mages be selfish and selfless at the same time?
"I see you are confused, allow me to explain it in detail then. The Primordials were a group solely dedicated to the mastery of one element of magic. They practiced their craft until the magic itself decreed them to be the undisputed masters of their element." Libra continued on, hoping that through this explanation, Yukino would finally understand just what exactly she had asked about.
"They were selfish in the fact that they barely allowed anyone to learn their secrets, only the most powerful mages were ever brought into their fold. But selfless in the fact that they would always be willing to help with problems normal village mages would be unable to solve through their own magic." Now it made sense to her now. Why most of the ancient literature about them was of their accomplishments instead of their practices. It would be best to think of them as a secret society, because in a way that's what they were.
"I think I get it now. They were always wanting to help others, but were mindful to not let too much of their knowledge seep into the wrong hands." Libra held a smile underneath the cloth that covered her face. Yukino was finally beginning to understand the greater picture that she was trying to convey.
The two would continue to travel throughout the desert before they stopped in front of what appeared to be an eternal source of fire. For Yukino, the heat was far worse than anything she had experienced up to that point. Even the ambient air of the desert around her was cooler than the heat which this eternal flame radiated.
"We have arrived, I nor any other spirit may help you beyond this point Yukino." Libra began, shifting the attention away from the unbearable heat. "This is a challenge that you must undertake alone. Know that Pieces and I believe in your capabilities." Without a chance for the spirit mage to respond, Libra vanished back into the celestial world.
'This is it,' Yukino thought to herself, 'I can do this, I know I can.'. Without thinking, she reached into the flame. But surprisingly, she did not feel pain. In fact, Yukino couldn't feel anything from the fire, not even the high temperatures of the air around her. Just the cool air of a nice fall day.
The fire died down as her hand entered it, but returned in a bluish-green color soon after. Noises could be heard from beneath the earth as ancient, magical machinery reawakened after a long slumber. Creating a passage into the ruins that were below her.
Unknown to both her and the village elders back at sunrise, this would be the last time anyone would enter these ancient ruins while the deserts occupied these lands. The eternal flame which guarded these ruins would be extinguished for the last time.
I know this was a slow start, but there were a few things I needed to set up before I could introduce the OC. Such as the Location and Yukino's journey to find the temple in question. Without it, I doubt that the content to follow might be harder to understand. Plus, it also helps establish the setting a bit before introducing some of the primary characters.
I hope you all have a wonderful day, and I'll see you all in the next update!