Disclaimer: I don't own anything Fairy Tail related, Mashima does. The MC, Zed is from League of Legends, thus I don't own him, Riot Games does.
[Runeterra, Institute of War]
"Bring him here." an elderly voice was heard through the hall.
It was a fairly big room, at its center there was a huge, shining crystal, floating in mid-air. Around it, stood five figures, with robes and hoods over their faces. All were concentrated on casting spells and formulas, you could tell just by looking at them, that they were no common wizards. Behind them, three more figures were sitting around a semi-circular table. From their looks, they were the big fishes of the pound, one stood out to the eye in no time at all, unlike the other two, who were somewhat similar... long robes, faces unrecognizable because of their hoods. They were sitting at each side of the other man. The one standing out was a tall, old man, with a ridiculously long white beard, that was reaching his feet. As the others, he wore a long robe, although his was more decorated. He also had a hood over his head, but unlike the other wizards, you could make out two, blue as ice, cold eyes. They were emanating power... raw, absolute, indiscriminate power. He was nothing to joke about. One wrong move and there wouldn't be a single speck of dust left out of you.
The three men stood up when the guards arrived in front of them escorting a man. He was fairly tall, with broad shoulders and a muscular build. He wore an armor made of a light, durable metal, covering just his vital spots. Underneath the armor he wore a crimson cloth, black ninja combat pants, and armored boots. His most particular trait, was the mask he wore. It was a metal mask, covering his entire face, and it gave out only a pair of blood-red eyes.
Wanting to get some answers, the man spoke. "What's the reason of my summoning at the Institute of War, High Councilor Vessaria Kolminye?"
"Champion Zed, we've got a mission ready for you." spoke the man beside the High Councilor, a High Councilor himself actually, named Azrael.
"A mission? What type of mission?" asked the now named Zed.
"It's a scouting type. We have a certain subject we have to investigate, and we decided to send you. Without doubts you'll be able to do such a thing with the maximum secrecy and the minimal efforts." said the other man, another High Councilor, Azazel.
"What's the mission's rating?" asked Zed, curious and starting to get high in hope for it to be a high rank mission, just to make it more exciting.
"It goes from S to SS, we have to point out that no killing must be done. All you have to do, is gather intel on our target, and we chose you because we know you're very capable in avoiding to get caught." Azrael commented.
"What's the target's name and location?"
"Black Wizard Zeref, Alvarez Empire. Apparently he's at the head of the empire. He's called Emperor Spriggan by his people." Azrael gave the available information.
"More about him?" asked Zed hoping to get more data about his target.
"Young man, quite tall, well built, jet-black short hair, dark eyes, somewhat abnormally sharp canines; most of the time he wears a black outfit with gold trim and a white toga draped around his torso." finished Azazel, giving out all the necessary information about what does the target look like.
"Why do you need to investigate the man?"
"It doesn't concern you, Champion Zed. Now tell us, do you accept the mission?" answered Azrael, with a neutral voice.
"What's the reward for completing it?"
"What is it that you want?" asked Azazel.
"I want you to guarantee me that the Ionian faction won't try anything funny with the Shadow Order till I'm done with the mission. If when I get back, I don't see my students safe and sound, you'll know the wrath of a being of shadows." answered Zed, with a menacing voice.
"Very well, we guarantee you that Ionia won't move a single finger on them, you have our word." said Azrael, after nodding to Azazel.
"Good. Now, how do I get there?" asked Zed.
"We'll have you teleport in near the capital, you'll have to walk towards it and try to get some information on the target." explained Vessaria.
"When we'll get ready with the arrangements we'll call you." Azazel told the Champion.
"That's all, you're dismissed now. You can go." Vessaria told Zed, who just nodded, and proceeded to the exit.
After he was nowhere to be seen, the three councilors resumed their discussion.
"Do you think he's capable of such a request?" asked Azrael to the other two men.
"He's a remarkable character, very strong actually, and has a strategic mind. It's also praiseworthy the fact that he rarely makes his prey escape. Either way, even if he doesn't have to kill the target this once, I feel like he's going to obtain good results." answered Azazel.
"Very well, shall we make the preparations for his departure?" Azrael asked rhetorically.
"Get there two of the best wizards specialized in space shifting magic, we have to make sure that he gets to his destination." said Vessaria to the other two councilors.
"It'll be done, sir." bowed Azrael and Azazel before exiting the room.
Zed arrived in a dark chamber, with runes engraved on the floor, that were making some light in the darkness of the room. Apparently, he was to be found here, ready for the teleport to the Alvarez continent. When he entered, he spotted two hooded wizards, he guessed they were the ones responsible for his departure.
"Master Zed, sir. The three High Councilors instructed us to use our magic to teleport you to the necessary continent." said one of the wizards.
"Very well, shall we get started then?" said Zed in a calm voice.
"Yes, sir." nodded the two wizards.
And then they instantly started chanting spells in a language that was unknown to Zed. After a few seconds, a bright light engulfed the room, the light was so bright that Zed had to put one of his arms in front of the mask, at eyes level to avoid to be blinded.
"The spell is ready, sir. Now please enter the magic circle, and in a few minutes you'll arrive to destination."
Zed nodded to the two, and did what he was told to do. He started to feel like he was beginning to disappear, but suddenly a loud explosion was heard. Three hooded figures, in black robes entered the room, and instantly took down one of the two wizards that were teleporting Zed away. The other one yelled to him "I'm going to continue the teleport, but I don't know where will it take you to, 5 more seconds, 4, 3, 2..."
Suddenly Zed felt a sharp pain in the shoulder, followed by a few landed hits in the ribs, stomach and knee. Apparently one of the assaulters managed to land a few spells on him, just before his body disappeared as the wizard in charge with the teleportation finished the countdown.
The light of the spell vanished, as did Zed's body, the spell was successful, but since one of the wizards that had to do it, was taken down, the effectiveness of the spell was sure to be less. So it's actually unknown as to where was he teleported to.
"Fuck, we let him escape." one of the three attackers cursed, as he finished the last wizard in front of them.
"We have to get out of there, before the security is alarmed." said another assaulter.
"You're right, le-" was all the third one said, before his body flew in the wall in front of him, destroying it.
"What's the meaning of this?!" Azrael's voice was heard through the chamber.
"Shit. It's one of the High Councilors." cursed yet again the man.
Azrael formed a fireball in his hand, that he directed towards one of the two hooded men, after a bright explosion, not even the ashes were left of him.
"Oh my god, damn it." said the last one standing.
"I won't repeat myself, what's the meaning of this? Who are you? What's your purpose there?" asked Azrael, with a menacing, cold voice.
"Alright, alright. I'll tell you, just please don't kill me." begged the man.
"We were following the orders, to kill the man that was going to be teleported to Alvarez." explained the hooded man.
"Who is your boss?" asked Azrael, making his magic flare, to let the man know that he wasn't to be joked with.
"I-I don't know, I've never met him. He isn't even from this continent. All I know that he's at the head of a group of cultists." continued the man, now sweating and gulping from the demonstration of power of the High Councilor.
"What type of cultists?" asked Azrael, wanting more answers from the hooded man.
"I-I think they're Zeref followers. That should be the name."
'A cult of Zeref, huh? Is it a coincidence? Just who in the hell is that man?' thought Azrael to himself.
"Guards, apprehend this man, we're going to interrogate him further. And give the two wizards some medical cure. They're still breathing.
"Z-Zed got t-teleported, sir. B-But he got se-severally wounded." managed to say one of the wizards, while coughing out some blood.
"I see, now rest. You did well." said Azrael, dropping the cold attitude.
As he was leaving the room, he joined up with Azazel.
"So? What's the deal?" asked Azazel.
"Zed managed to get teleported, but was left wounded, the location of his teleport is unknown to us... for all we know, he might've gotten teleported in the ocean, and in his situation, it means instant death. We can't even send troops after him, the fact that the Institute got attacked by enemies, and they managed to do so without us noticing mustn't be let out to the public. That, and also, as I said, we don't know where he was sent to." explained Azrael.
"I see, that's quite the dilemma. Anything else?"
"The attack and this Zeref character that we want to investigate are tied. Someone wants to prevent us from investigating. For the moment, we have to interrogate the prisoner, he might reveal something else." finished Azrael.
"Very well. I'm going to see Vessaria, he might want to set up a meeting." said Azazel.
Azrael nodded, and went off his way.
'Something's off about this whole story...'
[Ishgar, Fiore Kingdom, Magnolia Town, Fairy Tail guild]
"Master, we're finished for the day, I have to close up the guild." spoke a white haired beauty, wearing a gorgeous red dress that went just above her ankles.
"Very well. Thanks Mira. Lucy, Bisca, you should head home aswell." spoke a tiny, old man, apparently the Master of the guild.
"Will do, Master." a blonde and a green haired beauty answered together.
"Actually, you three, do you mind having a walk with me? There is something that concerns me that I should discuss with you." said the Master.
"What is it, Master Makarov?" asked Bisca with a furrowed brow.
"I'll tell you as we start our walk." answered vaguely Makarov.
"Alright, one second and I'm finished then." said Mira, as she was closing the guild's doors. "Very well, we can go." Mira told them.
"So, what is it that you wanted to talk about?" asked Lucy.
"It's about Natsu... Did you notice something about him that was off since the raid on Tartaros?" asked Makarov with a serious look on his face.
"What do you mean, Master?" asked Mira, slightly confused as to why would the master think that Natsu was acting weird lately.
"I mean, he's become way too quiet all of a sudden, and he wears a serious expression when he thinks no one is looking." explained Makarov.
"I did notice that." said Lucy with a frown. How couldn't she notice, she was Natsu's best friend for years now, and even if she didn't want to admit it, she had a thing for the dragon slayer. So it was just obvious that she would notice such a change in him, which was frightening her a bit, since the attack on Tartaros was months ago.
"So you did too, huh? Don't worry anyways, it's Natsu we're talking about, it must be something Igneel related, and after talking about it a bit, he'll be back to his usual self." Makarov tried to cheer Lucy up, she didn't want to see one of her children sad.
"He's right Lucy, Natsu will be ok, just you wait." Bisca tried to cheer her as well.
"Very well then, let's head home now. It's darkening out here." said Mira.
Suddenly, a bright light has appeared in the sky, a little further than where they were. Out of the light, they saw a body fall on the ground.
"What was that?" asked Lucy.
"Was it a body falling out from the light?" asked Bisca, slightly uneasy about the situation.
"I don't know, let's just see what is it." said Makarov, trying to calm the girls down.
"Right there, Master." Mira pointed her finger to where the body was lying. After a little sprint, they found themselves surrounding the body. In front of them was a man clad in light armor with red clothes here and there, and a particular mask on his face. After examining him a bit, they saw the terrible wounds that were covering the man. There was a deep wound in his shoulder, one in his stomach and a deep cut in his knee. The man was losing a lot of blood, but was still breathing, he needed urgent medical care.
"Oh my god, Master... he's going to bleed to death if we leave him be." shouted Mira, concern in her voice.
"I know. Bisca, call Wendy, and tell her to come to Mira's house ASAP; Mira, you and Lucy will take him to your house, it's the nearest one; I'll go call Porlyusca, she can help us. We have to move fast. Let's go" instructed the Master.
The girls nodded, and started moving accordingly to the plan. Bisca called Wendy, the air dragon slayer adept in healing, through a communication lacrima. Mira and Lucy, meanwhile, were advancing towards Mira's house, careful to not shake the wounded too much.
After arriving in front of Porlyusca's house, Makarov started to knock violently on the door, risking to break it down. He had no time to lose.
"Who dares to knock like this at my house's door, damn it. I'll make you pay for that!" a voice could be heard behind the door, it sounded very angry.
After opening the door, Porlyusca noticed the person in front of her house. It was Makarov.
"What's the deal Makarov?!" asked Poryusca, actually very pissed-off.
"It's no time for these things, you have to help us, we have a severally wounded man ." said Makarov in a serious voice. Porlyusca noticed the mood, so decided to not pressure the thing anymore, and to move where she needed to. Makarov, noticing that the woman understood, started to walk towards Mira's house.
"Is Wendy coming there?" she asked to Makarov.
"She is. I told Bisca to give her a call. She should be there when we'll arrive." explained Makarov.
"Very well. How did it happen? And who is it?" asked Porlyusca, hoping to get some clear answers.
"We don't know who it is, he just happened to drop off from the sky, and when we got near him, he was lying on the ground, bleeding." explained Makarov, to which Porlyusca narrowed her eyes, but noticing that there was no hint of a joke in Makarov's voice, decided to trust him. After that, they just kept running in silence, agreeing that the faster they get there, the higher the chance to help the wounded.
"We're here." said Mira as she opened the door, enlightened the rooms and led the two girls towards her bedroom. The girls followed, and put the man's body on bed. Just then they noticed that they were kind of tired, since the man wasn't that light, but were happy nonetheless that they managed to get there in time, now all that was left to do is wait for Wendy and Porlyusca to come.
"What do you think, will he make it?" asked Lucy, with a frown on her face.
"I don't know, Lucy. All we can do is to wait." said Mira, now a frown growing on her face aswell.
"Keep me in touch if anything happens, I have to return now, Asuka is alone home." announced Bisca, to which the girls just nodded.
After Bisca left, Lucy asked "Where are Lisanna and Elfman?"
"They're on a mission. It's an easy one, but a long one. So they'll probably be out for one or two months." replied Mira.
After that, a knock was heard at the door, Mira rushed to open it, and found Wendy, Makarov and Porlyusca standing in front of her. She guided the two specialized in medicine towards the wounded's room, and let them work without any interference. So she reunited with Lucy and Makarov in the living room.
"Master, Porlyusca asked me to give you this." said Mira as she handed Makarov a paper with a list of things she required him to bring her here.
"Thanks Mira, I'm going to ask Laxus to help me with this. Lucy, you should go home, it's quite late already. You have a mission with Natsu tomorrow, remember? Try to learn something about what pains him, and cheer him up." said Makarov with a wink at the end. Lucy blushed, but agreed nonetheless.
"Alright, good night, Master, Mira. Keep me in touch, alright?" said the blonde.
"Sure thing, Lucy. Good night." replied the white haired beauty.
"You should go to sleep as well Mira, it's been a hard day. Leave the door open, so we can enter it with Laxus." said the master.
Mira just nodded, and went to Lisanna's room, since her was occupied at the moment. She changed in her night gown, but hardly managed to get any sleep, her mind shifting to the wounded man, hoping for his well-being. With that in mind, after a few hours, she managed to drift asleep.
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A/N: Yo. Hope you enjoyed the chapter. If you did, review.
The updates might be random.
As for the chapter, AU story, with OOC characters, will modify the plot as I see fit, so it won't really follow the original FT plot. It has some LoL material(mainly the MC of this fanfiction), but I don't think it's enough to qualify it as a Crossover Fanfiction.
For those that don't know what Zed looks like, google it: Zed League of Legends.
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