Prologue

" Do you want to know, how the Dragon King Festival came to be?"

" Yes please."

" Well, at the time…The creator considered it more of a Game. But these days, it was a constant deadly war."

" Wow, that's horrible."

" It was."

The young boy look down." Who was the creator Dad?"

The mid aged man sighed." Me…"

Zeref smiled at the helpless people before him. The so called greatest warriors of all time: Dragon Slayers. All of them were right in front of him, defeated, and their pride robbed. All but one. Zeref stepped in front of that man.

" So, this is the famous man, leader of the dragon slayers, Acnologia." Zeref kneeled down, and sharply lifted his chin to get a better look at him.

Acnologia had dark skin, green eyes and spiky dark blue hair that measured to his shoulders. Acnologia stared back in defiance. Zeref smirked.

" So…Not in the mood to talk? That's a shame…" Zeref shook his head." All I wanted to know was where the Dragon King is. Dragons aren't very talkative, they just growl, and try to kill you."

" How in the world would I know where the Dragon King is?" Acnologia growled.

Zeref sighed." I suppose you won't. Well I guess it's time for plan B."

The dragon slayers exchanged confused glances. Only Acnologia held Zeref's gaze.

" How about we play a game? It's very simple actually. You go, find the Dragon King and slay him." Zeref said.

The dragon slayers stayed silent, not wanting to share what they feel about the 'game'. They were afraid Zeref would kill them.

" Why would we listen to you?" Yelled out one of the female dragon slayers. Zeref was surprised that one of them actually replied.

" Quiet Mavis!" Acnologia hissed.

" But we must know what he wants!" Mavis cried back.

" He'll kill you!"

Zeref waved his hand." it's fine…I didn't actually think someone would reply. I was going to explain this anyway. You see, once somebody kills the Dragon King, they'll be given power beyond their wildest dreams."

Silence, all the slayers listened to every word he said.

" Power of the Dragon King, and title of the Dragon King…King Dragon Slayer Magic." Zeref was pleased that he got their attention." Whomever gets this magic will become one of the most powerful beings alive. perhaps power that even surpasses mine. But of course, it's not just looking for the Dragon King and slaying only him…your fellow comrades will want the power too, sadly, there is only one Dragon King-"

" Cut to the point." Mavis glared at Zeref.

" Well my dear, one Dragon King, one victor…The other players must be eliminated."

" Eliminated…as in…"

" Yes, killed. The game will not be over until you do."

Most of the dragon slayers looked uncertain now. Whispering among themselves, some trying to scoot away.

" Did I mention, you get to be half-immortal? You cannot die from old age, or starve to death. Your durability and strength will increase dramaticy. You could become a King, or even better, a God."

A fiery roar erupted from behind the back of the dragon slayers. One or two were hit, the others dodged.

" Marcus! Why?" Mavis asked.

" Sorry, but that power will be mine!" Marcus yelled." And I must slay every last one of you!"

" No objections here!" A girl punched the earth with her fist, and dozens of pillars of stone arose from the ground and hit about six targets.

" Selena-!?" Mavis stopped in mid-sentence. An ice lance jabbed out of her stomach. Mavis wanted to scream, but she didn't have the life energy left to. Instead, she stared at her so called friend in betrayal and shock. Blood rolled from Mavis' mouth and her stomach.

Acnologia, who was fighting Marcel tired to look at her.

" MAVIS!"

But it was too late. The ice dragon slayer stabbed Mavis several times before he was certain she was dead.

" NO!" Acnologia burned with hate for the one who murdered his love." Dark Dragon Wing Attack!"

Black light struck the ice dragon slayer like two very thick whips. He collapsed. Acnologia ran towards Mavis.

" No, please, tell me you're alive…"

Mavis looked at Acnologia one last time, she smiled.

" Win this…okay? For me-"

" I will! I must!"

" Don't kill…your comrades…your friends…"

But Acnologia wasn't listening. He glared at Zeref. A look of pure hatred.

" I will kill you for this…for killing my love!"

Zeref felt like something of his was lost too, but he forced a smile." I'll be waiting. If you win of course. Don't forget to kill some dragons on the way."

" Oh I will." Acnologia hissed. Then he charged back into the battle, killing all.

Zeref looked at the bloody battle." So it begins…I wonder…Who will win…The Dragon King Festival?"

That's my prologue! So, do you like the background? PS, I like Zeref so he might probably be the second main character. Mavis is the first, obviously.