Disclaimer: I don't own Fairy Tail. That honour goes to Hiro Mashima. I only own the plot of this story.
A/N: This is my first Fairy Tail Fanfic. This will be going on while I have one more planned which will be called Fairy Tail – Angels vs. Demons. I will also be working on Yu-Gi-Oh! Generation Z. But this will be my main story to focus on as I have it all planned out already. Just need to write it. There may be Lemon in later chapters that's why I have rated it M.
Chapter 1: Meeting of Old Friends
Year X784 - Road to Hargeon Town:
A white, gold-trimmed carriage being drawn by two brown horses is travelling down the road from the city of Magnolia to the town of Hargeon. Within the carriage were two teenage woman, one has shoulder-length blonde hair with brown eyes. She is dressed in a majestic blue dress which had a yellow outline of a heart on the front; it down to her ankles. And the other has shoulder-length blue hair and hazel eyes. She wore a more plain orange dress which had a white bow on the front; it ended just above her knees.
"So Levi, tell me again who we are going to meet in Hargeon?" Asked the blonde as she turned her head to the now named Levi sat next to her.
"Yes, milady-" Levi started until she saw the look on the blondes' face. "I'm sorry… Lucy. I don't know their real names but we are going to meet two members of The Dragon Slayers. All I know is their codenames which are Salamander and Black Steel. But I don't see why the guards can't protect you, they are skilled enough."
"Yes, they may be skilled but my father has received news that the outlaw known as Zeref is going to come after the 12 Zodiac Keys and me as I'm the only person who can use all twelve of them. So he sent a messenger out to find the strongest group he could find and hire them to protect me. And it seems that these Dragon Slayers are those people." Lucy answered.
"But why would he want the 12 Zodiac Keys if only you can use them?"
"Because he doesn't need to control them just me. Then he will be able to pass from this world to the Spirit World." Lucy answered but saw Levis' mouth open again. "I know what you are going to say 'that no human can survive in the Spirit World' but that's false, if all 12 Zodiac are under a person's control that person and whomever they choose can survive in the Spirit World. The only answer I don't have is why he wants to go."
Levi looked at her friend with a worried face. "Hey, there is an upside. These guys will be a force to be reckoned with." Levi started, as Lucy looked on, with a questioned expression. "This group usually only sends one of their members on a job as that is all that is needed. But for you they sent two, and these two are the strongest out of the group. I heard that Salamander defeated the terrorist Erigor, on his own." To this news, a shocked look appeared on the blondes' face.
"Really, but I heard Erigor killed a 100 council and royal guards, on his own. And now you are saying he was taken down by this Salamander." To this Levi just nodded. "Wow, I can't wait to meet them. Maybe they can give me a bit of training so I won't completely useless when the time comes."
"Maybe, just don't get your hopes up, apparently they are quite secretive and just protect from the shadows while rarely talk to the clients." Levi warns.
Lucy and Levi then just sit in quiet for a while staring out to the beautiful countryside of Fiore, with its vibrant landscapes and huge mountain ranges on the horizon. This is all you could see for miles until the sea came into view along with the port town of Hargeon.
"We will be arriving at Hargeon in 5 minutes, milady." Came the voice of the driver into the carriage. Lucy became angered a bit from being called 'milady' as she absolutely despised the formality of it and because it makes her sound better than everyone else.
"Ok, thank you." She said, biting her lip to stop her from shouting her anger about the name. Just as she finished a rumbling was heard from outside the carriage. And the vehicle started to lean to one side. "What's happening?"
"The Cliffside road is crumbling under the weight of the carriage; it's going to fall over the edge!" Screamed the driver as his voice moved from the side leaning to the other and then to the side of the carriage as he jumped off. Lucy tried the door but it was jammed and they had no way out. Then, because of the sudden shift of weight the carriage fell. The teens screamed as the carriage plummet to the ground below. But then two large thuds were heard of the, now top of the carriage. Then the girls stopped screaming and looked at each other, puzzled they looked at the door as it was ripped open and there stood two people but with the Sun being directly above, their features couldn't be seen, all the girls saw were two silhouettes both with red glowing eyes.
"AHHHHHH. Who are you?" The girls screamed as a new threat was introduced but as the both fell back they hit their heads of the adjacent door and fell unconscious. The thing they saw before complete darkness were the silhouettes jumping into the carriage.
An inn in Hargeon:
Lucy and Levi both still lay unconscious until Lucy shoots up. "No, please!" Lucy shouted, not knowing what was going on. It took her a second to realize she wasn't in the carriage anymore. "What the hell? Where am I?"
"You are at the Strauss Inn." Came a voice from outside the door. Lucy looked to the open door as two woman walked in, both had silver hair, but ones was long and elegant, while the others' was short and molded to her face. "My name is Mirajane, but call me Mira." Said the long hair woman. "And this is my younger sister, Lisanna."
"Hey, I'm Lucy." As the blonde said this Levi woke up, less enthusiastic than her mistress. "And that is Levi." Mirajane and Lisanna introduced themselves to Levi when she was fully conscious. "What happened anyway and how did we end up here. The last thing I remember was those two guys jumping into the carriage as it was falling." Lucy asked puzzled, with Levi was next to her in the same state.
"Oh so that's who those two guys were." Mirajane concluded. "You see you two were brought here about an hour ago by two guys who then just vanished, saying 'These two were in an accident we got them out. They have no injuries but need rest.' Then they left some money to rent a room for you and left."
"Did you catch their names or where they were headed, I would like to thank them." Lucy asked.
"No sorry, no names. I did ask if they wanted to stay but they declined saying they had to meet someone 5 minutes from now." The younger Strass sister explained. Lucy looked up as she remembered something.
"Crap, we have to go and meet The Dragon Slayers soon!" Lucy exclaimed, getting up and pulling Levi up too. "Come on Levi." With that the two ran out the room and down the hall.
"What is it with people and having to be somewhere, today?" Lisanna asked sweat dropping. Mirajane just responded with a light giggle.
Hargeon Park:
Lucy and Levi walked into the park and looked for a giant oak tree, which was the spot they were to meet Salamander and Black Steel. They stop when they see the tree along with two young men sitting and leaning against it.
"There they are, Levi." Lucy said, pointing to the two men. "Let's go." With that the two women walked up to the tree. Seeing them coming the young men stood up. One was shorter than the other. The shorter one had spiky, salmon coloured hair and charcoal black eyes. He wore a black sleeveless waist coat with a gold trim which was open showing off his well-toned torso, along with white trousers that stopped at his knees and wore sandals. He also was wearing a white, scale patterned scarf around his neck. The taller one wore a black, sleeveless tunic with a studded edge, beige pants tucked into black boots. But the most unique feature of this man was the round metal studs on this face. To Lucy they both looked strong and dangerous. But she had a feeling she recognized them, the shorter one more than the taller one.
"Hi, how are you feeling?" asked the shorter of the two. The girls looked at him puzzled.
"How did you know something happened to us?" Lucy asked.
"Because we are the ones who saved you from that falling carriage and carried you to the inn."
"Oh, well thank you so much for helping but I have to ask, who are you?"
"I'm Salamander." Said the shorter one, pointing his thumb at himself.
"I'm Black Steel." Said the taller one.
"Well it is a pleasure to meet you. I'm Lucy Heartfilia." Lucy said as she bowed. "And this is my best friend and personal maid, Levi McGarden." She continued.
"Well it looks like we will be protecting you for a while, Lucy." Salamander said with a smirk. "You have grown a lot in 7 years." Lucy looked up at the teen with eyes as wide as dinner plates.
"Y…You know me?" Lucy asked.
"Yeah. I didn't think you would remember. It was a hard time for you, with your mother passing away." Salamander looked down.
"Waiting…No way is can't be you!" Lucy exclaimed.
"What is it Lucy? How do you know him?" Levi asked from behind the girl.
"I know him from as he said 7 years ago. He was with me when my mother died. He had come to visit with his foster-father Igneel, who is a fire dragon and also The Flame Dragon King. He had come to visit my mother who was the best Celestial Mage at the time and discuss things about the relationship between the Dragons and the Spirits, as my mother was the medium between the two. And Igneel also came to see if I had the same power my mother had as I would be her successor and keep the peace between the two races. They were there for a week; I spent most of the time playing with him while my parents and Igneel discussed things. But I thought I would never see you again… Natsu." Lucy explained.
"Wait is he 'that' Natsu, Lucy?" Levi said, nudging Lucy lightly with her elbow and had a sly grin.
"Yes." Lucy growled. Natsu just laughed, to which Lucy turned back to. "So you are here to protect me, Natsu?"
"Not originally, we were just going to send Black Steel, here. "Natsu pointed to Black Steel. "But as soon as I heard it was you he was to protect I volunteered to go as well." He then leaned into Lucy's right ear. "As I can't break to promise I made to you when your mother died, now can I?"
"No you said you will always be there to protect me." Lucy said with a blush. Natsu then back up and looked to Black Steel.
"Tell them your real name, Steel, they can be trusted with it and we may be with them for a while." Natsu ordered to which Black Steel growled.
"Fine. My real name is Gajeel Redfox, the Iron Dragon Slayer." Gajeel said.
"That's a cool name." Levi said with a blush.
"And I'm Natsu Dragneel, the Fire Dragon Slayer. But already know that. So let's get going to the inn. We can spend the night there and then leave for Magnolia in the morning. That ok with you girls." Natsu asked.
"Yep, fine with me." Lucy replied and Levi nodded.
Strauss Inn:
"Hey Mira, we're back." Lucy said as the group of four walked through the front door.
"Welcome back, Lucy. It looks like you found them." Mira replied.
"Yeah I would like to rent another room, please."
"Of course there is a room next to the one you have."
"Thanks we are turning in for the night."
"Ok, breakfast is served at 9. So please join us."
"We will thank you and goodnight."
"Goodnight." Mira replied as the four walked down the corridor to their rooms. They arrived and stopped at the door.
"Ok, Lucy I will stay with you tonight and Gajeel stay with Levi next door." Natsu ordered.
"Why the hell do I have to share a room with Shorty, here." Gajeel complained.
"Hey!" Levi shouted at Gajeel, puffing her cheeks.
"Because of two reasons; one we have to protect Lucy and we can't do that from another room. And two, she knows me better than you so it will be more comfortable. Got it, Lightning rod." Natsu growled.
"What did you say, Flame Brain." Gajeel growling in return.
"Don't fight please. Natsu is right I need protecting and I don't know you so I would be uncomfortable with you in the room. And Levi need protecting as Zeref can use her to get to me." Lucy agreed. But Natsu and Gajeel stopped glaring at each other and looked Lucy.
"Who did you say?" Natsu asked.
"Zeref. Why?" Lucy asked, confused. Natsu and Gajeel looked at each other again.
"It looks like it's about to start, Gajeel." Natsu said.
"Yeah, we have to get Wendy, Sting , Rogue and the Exceeds here now." Gajeel continued his friend.
"Who are they? And what's going on?" Lucy asked.
"Wendy is the Sky Dragon Slayer, Sting is the White Dragon Slayer, Rogue is the Black Dragon Slayer and the Exceeds are our companions." Natsu explained. "I'll tell you the rest when we get in the room, you do the same Gajeel for Levi, ok?"
"Yeah, who is going to communicate the others, me or you?" Gajeel asked.
"I'll do it, one sec." Natsu said walking down the hall.
"Where is he going?" Levi asked the studded Dragon slayer.
"To call the others." Gajeel answered. Just as he was finishing a loud roar was heard from the roof. It went on for about 30 seconds before it stopped.
"Was that Natsu?" Lucy asked.
"Yeah. He told the other to meet us at your estate in Magnolia."
"But how will the others hear that?"
"We have heightened senses and that roar can carry for about 50 miles in all directions and Dragons Slayers will hear it." Once Gajeel had finished Natsu came back into view and walked up to the three.
"Ok let's get go inside the rooms and call it a night we will have a busy day tomorrow." Natsu said opening the door to his and Lucy's room. He kept it open for the girl in question as she walked in Gajeel and Levi left for their room. Once Lucy was in Natsu closed the door and was going to explain the seriousness of the situation….
Next Chapter: Returning Home and Regroup