This my second fanfic so I expect there to be a lot of critics and mistakes. So please do review. It would help me dearly. I'm not sure whether or not I should write this fanfic but I have another chapter which I should post in a week or so. I hope everyone likes it and without further ado let us begin!

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Planet: Earth-Land

Location: Unknown

Date/Time: Unknown

The little girl ran.

"Papa!"

She looked around.

"Papa, where are you?"

Her big dark green eyes scoured the dark forest. They noticed everything. The birds in the trees. A family of curily scurrying across the branches. The leaves rustling as a strong wind blew in from the north. And the pack of wolves currently running after her.

"Papa, I need you!"

Her foot caught onto a vine growing from the ground and she fell. Her feet were bleeding from all the cuts and bruises the ground had given her from running for a long time. The wolves came to a stop in front of her in a sort of semi U formation. Their eyes glowed red and their inhuman growls spread fear across the forest.

No, the girl thought. They weren't wolves.

They were demon hounds.

She used one of her arms as support and spread the other. Frost started to collect in her hand.

"ICE MAKE: WALL!"

A ten foot tall wall of pure ice emerged from the ground nearly skewering a hound that got too close. The little girl got up and started running again. The demon hounds snarled and breathed fire onto the ice wall creating holes big enough for them to squeeze through. The wall crumbled from the lack of structure and shattered into a million shards of ice that evaporated instantly. The demon hounds continued to follow their prey, catching up in mere seconds. This time making no mistake, they surrounded the poor girl and cut off her escape. The little girl came to a stop and collapsed onto her knees exhausted.

"I… can't." she said out loud, breathing heavily. The demon hounds snarled again. It sounded like they were laughing knowing that victory was near.

And the hounds ate her up. One limb after another.

Of course that's what the hounds were dreaming of doing.

I will always be with you no matter what

She heard the voice and looked around but saw nothing but the demons.

Remember this. I will always be with you no matter what. But you can not depend on me. You must fight your own battles when you must.

Then she remembered. It was a conversation she had had with her papa a while back. It wasn't someone calling to her from the forest. It was her own memory.

You have the strength. You have the power. USE IT!

The demon hounds pounced. Time slowed for the girl as he felt inside her a strange phenomenon. She concentrated on it and grasped onto it. She felt the growth of a power. A strange yet familiar power that grew suddenly and rapidly. It was her father lending his help.

It was His power.

She gathered that power and using what he had taught her, released it, all the while yelling as she blasted it in an omni-directional attack. She glowed pure gold for a moment as bright as the rising sun, illuminating the darkness and bathing the countryside in a soft yellow glow. The trees became rigid as their trunks were made sturdier, the leaves on the branches glowed with a rich green, and flowers still in their premature stages bloomed and became their amazing colors. The demon hounds were, however, not teeming with power. Their bodies fell to the ground as their minds melted from the blast of magic power that had emanated from the little girl. The bodies dissolved into shadows as they became what they had come from. A creature created using Living Magic, one of the Dark Arts magic, from a shadow.

The glowing stopped and the spell lifted. It's effects remained for a short period and the nature around continued to thrive. The girl stood up, took a step, and fell down immediately.

"I think it will be nice to take a nap here," she said, sleepily. She closed her eyes slowly and drifted off to sleep. The ground beneath shifted. Having been given life and a mind of its own for a few minutes, it created a comfy bed around the little girl before finally settling down.

Maybe I'll find what papa always said, she thought before her brain shut down. Those words he always kept muttering. Yes I'll do that and I will find him. For sure. Those words he always said.

Fairy Tail

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Luuuuuuuuuucccyyyyyyyyyyyy!

Lucy opened her eyes and stared at a blue face with two big eyes staring down at her. Terrified, she punched it hard and the face went flying into wooden ceiling above.

"Lu..Lucy...why?" said the blue cat. He was nearly flattened. "Can't you use that kind of force against your enemies!

"Serves you right for being on top of me!" Lucy said. "And where is Natsu? Don't tell me he's in my bed." She started searching her bed only to find it empty.

"Of course not, silly," said Happy. He was currently trying to free himself from the ceiling. "Natsu's on his way to the guild hall. He said to hurry up and meet him there otherwise we'll miss the announcement."
Lucy's eyes widened. She had completely forgotten about it. The announcement for who was going to make the S-class trials. That was today! She had totally forgotten!

"You forgot didn't you." said Happy in his I-can-tell face.

"Of course not!"

"Sure, whatever helps you sleep at night."

"Shut it, cat!"

Lucy sighed. "Go. I'll be with you in a bit."

"Okay," Happy said as he activated his Aera magic and flew out the window. "Don't be late!"

Lucy scuttled out off her bed and started to get ready. It was tiresome to do it everyday but to look good was key for every girl. Ok not every girl. Actually it applied to men as well. Being well groomed was part of human nature in this society. She started to comb her hair to get all the knots that had gathered while she was sleeping. As she did, she recalled the dream she had been having before Happy woke her. It had been a weird one. She put down the comb and picked up her brush. Something about a little girl and demon hounds? Maybe I should put that down as a book idea, she thought. The little girl who can destroy beings as well as enrich the environment around her. Wait. She stopped brushing her hair.

"That's a horrible idea! Whatever gave me that one!"

She continued to brush her hair and this time concentrated on her hair. She finished and stretched her arms in an attempt to awaken all her muscles that were still asleep. Next she started on her clothes.

"Hmm. What should I wear?"

She looked at the time and was alarmed. It was 11:30 and the announcement was gonna happen at noon. Master was on point with time, not to mention the crowd that would be gathered at the guild hall.

"Okay you know what. Forget it. Shirt and jeans it is!"

She quickly put on a pair of faded blue jeans and a pink shirt with a white strip in the middle. She then took out a red ribbon and tied a tiny portion of her hair up.

"Okay now that's better. I'm outta here!"

Lucy sprung away from the mirror and ran out the door. Downstairs, the landlady was waiting.

"Your rent is due today. Don't forget."

"You got it, boss." She saluted the landlady and ran past her.

She was halfway out the door before she squealed.

"My keys!"

And she ran back up, grabbed her celestial spirit keys and then made her way to the Fairy Tail guild hall.

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"It sure is crowded. Isn't it, Master."

Mirajane Strauss smiled as she looked around the Fairy Tail guild hall. She was wearing her regular red and white dress and was thrilled at the sight in front of her. The guild hall was crowded with at least 50 Fairy Tail guild members. Nearly everyone was present for the announcement save for Gildarts, who was still on a job, and Laxus, who was on his way from a job. Laxus was going to be head of security throughout the trials so he needed to be here. Erza Scarlet was right beside her with a smile on her face but a serious look that would put down a dragon.
"Yes and they are all very talented," said Master Makarov. "And they're all IDIOTS! I MEAN SERIOUSLY CAN'T THEY FINISH A JOB WITHOUT CAUSING DAMAGE! AND DON'T GET ME STARTED ON LAXUS AND THE THUNDER LEGION!"

"Now now master. I'm sure that they had their reasons for causing a cave-in at the Fiore National mine."

"Well whatever the reason, it's caused him to be late and I won't be forgiving him easily."

"I expected as much from you Master," Mirajane said as she smiled at the Master.

Master Makarov sighed. "Alright, I think we're ready to start," he said. It was at that moment that the bell tolled at the Cardia Cathedral indicating noon and Lucy Heartfilia burst into the guild hall breathing heavily.

"Okay good…. Im not… late," she said as she gasped for breath.

"Hey Lucy, you're late," Natsu said as he spotted her.

"I am not you dummy!"

"Whatever helps you sleep at night," he said as he shrugged at her.

"DON'T COPY HAPPY!"

"Yeah yeah. Don't get yourself in a knot."

Lucy stared at him fuming. The nerve of that guy. He had to get on her nerves nearly every time.

"Hey you alright?"

Lucy just crossed her arms and stared at him without looking into his eyes. "Yes. I'm fine."

"Okay then let's go!" he said as he grabbed her arm.

"Go whaaaaaaaaaa-"

He yanked her and started jumping across the place. By the time he stopped, Lucy had closed her eyes and was thoroughly dizzy from the ride.

"Why are your eyes closed?"

"Huh?"

Lucy opened her eyes and gasped. How did we get here?, she thought. They were in the front of the crowd and nearest to the stage.

"I jumped. Duh. Weren't you with me?" Natsu said with a grin on his face.

"Oh. Right."

The stage lifted up its curtains and Master Makarov stepped forward and cleared his throat loudly. The guild hall became silent and Natsu started grinning like crazy.

"Fairy Tail! As we have done since days long past, I will now announce the participants in this year's S-Class Wizard Promotion Trial."

The entire guild hall cheered and Lucy simply smiled. It was fun watching everyone cheer their buddies on. Even though many people never got in, they still laughed and cheered with everyone. Natsu was cheering with them, nearly burning the floor.

The wizards calmed down after a few moments and the Master started to speak again.

"The last trial that we had was 9 years ago for Fairy Tail and so, I will not be revealing the location of the training grounds that we will be using for the trials as a little confidentiality on my part."

The wizards were all silent. Not even Natsu said anything. He was completely concentrating on what the Master was going to say.

"Each of your powers, hearts, and souls, I have judged them all this past year. Like always there will be eight participants!"

You could hear a pin drop as nobody moved or gave a squeak. They were all listening to the Master and the most intense moment of all was the next eight names he was going to say.

"GRAY FULLBUSTER!"

Gray smirked and said "Finally, another chance."

"ELFMAN STRAUSS!"

"OH Yeah, Only Real men become S-Class!"

"CANA ALBERONA!"

"I am gonna win this time for sure!"

"GAJEEL REDFOX!"

Gajeel smirked. "Finally! I get to beat up some punks!"

"I don't think you should thinking of that." Levy said.

"Oh okay. Sorry."

"JUVIA LOCKSER!"

"I will win this one for my Gray! And then he will finally see me for who I am!

"FREED JUSTINE! As he is not here yet, someone will have to tell him about it."

"LUCY HEART-ACK!"

Master Makarov was kicked in the kidney by Erza from behind. Everyone in the guild was surprised.

"Lucy, doesn't like people knowing her last name, Master." The look she gave was scary enough to keep anyone in line.

"Right right sorry." Makarov clasped his side for a few seconds before continuing.

"LUCY o!"

"Wait what?!" Lucy couldn't believe her ears. She was chosen for the S-Class Trials! This was incredible! She never dreamed she would be able to participate in the trials!

"NO WAY! LUCY'S IN IT!" Happy went ballistic and started to run around.

"Why are you surprised? She has gotten better you know." said Natsu with a grin on his gave her a thumbs up. "I'm rooting for you!"

'"Wait what about you?" said Happy. "Your name wasn't said."

"What?"

Natsu clasped his hand on his head and started running around breathing fire out of his mouth. "No no no no no no no no no nooooooooo!"

"Calm down, Natsu. He hasn't said the last person yet." said Lucy.

"And last but not the least. The last person to take the S-class is-" said Master Makarov.

The entire guild hall was silent. Everyone waited for Master Makarov to say something. Mirajane and Erza looked at the Master perplexed. "Umm, Master."

The Master couldn't hear them. He dropped onto his knees and fell flat on his face.

"MASTER!"

Everyone gasped and started panicking and looking for the attacker. Natsu leapt onto the stage, turned him over and grabbed the old man by his shoulders.

"Hey Master! Get up. Please!"

He shook Makarov up and down. "Who is the eighth person to qualify? I need to know!" he said. But he got no response as the Master was no longer conscious.

"NATSU! FOCUS ON THE MATTER AT HAND!" Erza screamed at him. Natsu immediately cowered in front of the Fairy Queen but regained his composure enough to think straight. "Right. Wendy!" Natsu said.

"I'm already here." said Wendy as she came from above. Carla, who was on her back, had carried her all the way from the middle of the crowd. Wendy immediately started getting to work. Her hands lit up a shade of sky blue as she started to perform healing magic on the Master.

"I've seen this magic before." Natsu said. His face became serious and he looked ready for a fight.

"Yes. You're right." said Erza. "It's ai-" Erza collapsed in alongside the Master.

"Erza!" said Mirajane before she too collapsed next to the Master.

Everyone watched in horror as one after another, the six chosen S-Class trial wizards in the crowd dropped like flies. The crowd became silent and no one moved.

"Natsu."

Natsu looked up from the fallen wizards at his knees. Lucy was looking at him with her arm stretched out at him.

"I feel-" And she too started to fall.

Yes. Yes. Confusing was the first section. Suspense is the third. Connections Connections. It'll all be brought together. In other words, I feel like it was weird. Till the next time!

~AdmiralWhiteFang