Alright, so anyone who read, Club Fairy Tail, I've got another story! Don't worry, I am working on the epilogue for Club Fairy Tail, but it's taking a while.
Anyway this one falls more in line with the Fairy Tail universe, but I've made some changes.
Summary: Fairy Tail's Strongest Team and Team Shadowgear return from jobs to discover that the guild is anxiously awaiting the return of a new team-if the members didn't kill themselves first. Much to the guild's disappointment, their return is lackluster and the two haven't decided if they'd choose to continue working together. Shortly after their return, the two wizards take on individual jobs-but they don't return.
Meanwhile, in an island kingdom not far from Fiore, a King is finding his rule being questioned by a resistance group known as Libertad and her trio of leaders, Victory, Valor, and Justice. The King is willing to do whatever it takes to stop Libertad-going so far to hire dark guilds to come into his kingdom and destroy the resistance. His daughter and heir, Astriaryn, takes it upon herself to seek out help from Fairy Tail-after all, it was two of their own that put Libertad's trio in power. Laxus leads a group of Fairies to travel back with the Princess in order to find out what happened to their missing friends.
Fairy Tail is about to find themselves stuck in the middle of a revolution-and the only people who might know where their missing friends are, might not be alive when the Fairies make it to the island kingdom.
When Team Shadowgear returned to Fairy Tail, everyone was murmuring amongst themselves, barely even noticing that the trio had returned.
"This is weird." Jet remarked.
"Hey Mira! We're back!" Levy cheered, capturing everyone's attention.
Mira smiled, "Welcome back you three!"
"How'd the mission go?" Lisanna asked.
"It went well. I even got a new book out of it."
"That's awesome Levy!" The younger Strauss sibling grinned.
"So why was everyone acting so crazy earlier?" Droy asked.
"Oh everyone is waiting for one of the new teams to return. We may have a new duo, and it's so surprising. No one saw it coming." Mirajane smiled.
"A new team?"
"We got new members?"
"No sillies! Two of our own have teamed up for the first time ever. They left the day after you guys and are due back any day now. We're waiting to see if they'll keep working together."
"If they haven't killed each other first, Mira." Macao remarked.
"Oh Cana has more patience than that." The white haired woman replied with a smile.
The guild's doors burst open as Fairy Tail's strongest team returned.
"Hey guys! Fairy Tail's strongest team is back!" Natsu cheered.
"Aye sir!" Happy added.
"How'd the mission go?" Lisanna asked.
"It was good. Natsu didn't destroy everything. For once." Lucy remarked, "Oh and Gray managed to keep his clothes on for most of it too."
"Now that's really impressive." Wakaba laughed.
"Hey you wanna fight about it?" Natsu demanded.
"No fighting we just arrived."
"They're back! I saw them at the station!" Max yelled as he ran into the guild.
Silence fell over the guild hall as Natsu and the others looked confused.
"Who's back?" Gray asked.
"While you guys were gone, two of our own paired up for a mission, and it was out of the blue."
"How did they look Max? Bruised or beaten? Did they look like they'd been fighting?"
Max shook his head, "No. They looked like themselves."
"Oh man."
"This could go either way."
"Who is it anyway?"
"It's Cana and-"
"Gajeel." Levy stated in awe as the two entered the guildhall, with Lily beside them.
"Welcome back! How was the mission?" Mira asked as everyone else watched in shocked silence.
Cana shrugged as she sat down at the bar and Mira handed the brunette a drink, "Not bad. Turns out Gajeel and I can work together a lot better than I thought."
"You didn't die and I didn't have to babysit you, I call it a win." The Iron Dragonslayer remarked.
Cana grinned at him, "If anyone needed babysitting, it was you."
"Tch, I had them right where I wanted them."
"Sure you did."
"Don't start with me Alberona."
"Don't start arguing now. You both did your jobs well and that's the end of it." Lily stated.
Cana drank her beer as Gajeel rolled his eyes at the cat.
"So are you two going to team up again?" Mira asked the question everyone was wondering.
The two eyed one another before shrugging. Gajeel grabbed Lily and walked out the door, leaving Cana at the bar.
"Well that was uneventful." Macao muttered.
"What did you guys expect? For us to fall apart the moment we walked in the door?" Cana demanded, eyeing the rest of the guild. Her violet eyes were studying everyone and they all faltered under her surprisingly stern gaze. "What a bunch of weirdos."
"That's all you have to say after teaming up with Metalbrain!" Natsu demanded.
She shrugged, "It was a mission, and we agreed to take it together, end of story. No big whoop."
"I was hoping you two would be a team now." Mira replied dejectedly.
Cana looked at her best friend, "Now that's a thought. I doubt Gajeel would agree to it, but I'm not against working with the guy again. We get along pretty well."
"WHAT?" the guild demanded.
"Geez, you guys are off your rockers. I'm headed home Mira. Put it on my tab." The brunette replied, standing up and waving good-bye as she walked out of the guild.
"I don't believe it. Cana teamed up with someone."
"Who would've thought?"
"No one let Laxus hear about it."
"Hey isn't he due back sometime?"
"I think so."
"So they're together now?"
"No but everyone knows Laxus is protective of Cana, especially since the Guild Games."
"What about Gildarts?"
"He's worse. Don't let him find out either."
"Wait, you don't think they're together together, do you?"
"Gajeel and Cana? No way."
"That would never happen."
"Cana Alberona has been in love with the same guy since she was a child. There's no way she'd ever start dating Gajeel, even if she was desperate." Gray growled, silencing everyone.
The guild quieted down as they remembered that Cana and Gray had once been very good friends and there were things he knew about the brunette that others didn't.
Gajeel was waiting for Cana at her dorm.
"Took you long enough, Alberona."
"I had to deal with the others." She sighed, "I guess you were right about keeping it a secret."
"This is our mess to fix, no one else needs to be brought into it."
If Cana hadn't been aware of how serious their situation was, she'd crack a joke about Gajeel's feelings for Levy but she knew better. She wouldn't want to bring this to the guild either, lest her father find out..or worse-him.
"We screwed up big time, huh?"
"Who would've thought you two would've screwed up more than Natsu." Lily remarked.
"You're in this too, Lily." Gajeel remarked.
The Exceed nodded, "I know that. So, what now?"
"We have to go back." The brunette answered the Exceed with a determined look.
Gajeel nodded, "Right. You gonna leave a note?"
Cana shook her head, "There's no point. They'd find us faster."
The Iron Dragon slayer nodded, "Then let's gets a move on. We've got a king to deal with."
Levy was starting to worry about Gajeel. He hadn't shown up at the guild and Lily had missed having a drink with her like they always did on Tuesdays.
"Why the long face Levy?" Lucy asked as she sat beside the solid script mage.
"Huh? Oh I haven't seen Lily or Gajeel in a while. Lily and I always drink kiwi juice together on Tuesdays. He would tell me if he had a job though."
"Come to think of it, I haven't seen either of them in a few days."
"Seen who in days?" Gray asked as he joined the two at their table.
"Have you seen Gajeel or Lily?" Lucy asked.
The Ice mage paused, "Come to think of it, I haven't. Gajeel hasn't even been around to fight Natsu."
"That's right." Lucy whispered as Levy frowned, becoming more and more uncomfortable as she glanced at the bar, remembering that Cana hadn't been in for a few days either.
"Hey Mira?"
"Yes Levy?"
"When was the last time you saw Cana?"
"Oh, she came and picked up a new quest-" The white haired barmaid stopped, glancing at the board a frown on her face.
"Mira?" Lisanna asked curiously.
"Cana should've been back from that mission by now." Mira replied.
In Queen's Port:
"You will hunt down the masterminds behind the revolution! I want them hunted down! I want their heads on pikes outside my castle for all to gaze upon in fear! They will suffer for the trouble they've brought into my land!"
"We're trying milord, but the rebels are craftier than anticipated. They found a way to broadcast their message throughout the land and they're always one step ahead of us."
"They're covering their tracks and if that weren't enough, the people love them. They'll protect them as best they can."
"Then we'll punish the citizens! Make examples of them!"
"We can't milord! We have to have evidence first."
"If you idiots won't do it, I'll find someone else who will. They will not endanger my rule any longer. Send requests to all the guilds, light and dark, I want this taken care of as soon as possible."
"But milord-"
"I said now!"
The advisors and knights all bowed and rushed to honor their king's orders.
'I will destroy the rebels. No one will take my crown from me.'
"Anything new yet, Victory?" A tall, masked man asked. He was tall, and muscular in build. He had long black hair that was hard to discern from his normal black clothing.
"They're planning on turning our capture over to the guilds. What do you want to do Justice?" Victory answered. Like Justice, Victory was a tall, muscular figure, but unlike Justice, his mask covered half of his face, while only Victory's eyes were hidden.
"Which ones?"
"Any. This won't go over well, especially if dark guilds start showing up. We'll have more trouble on our hands than usual. We can't take all of that right now."
"Coward."
"We have people to look after and a revolution to plan, Justice. We cannot do both. It's why we planned a bloodless revolution."
Justice and Victory turned to their third partner, Valor. "Get on the horn then. We're not about to let Queen's Port down."
Her red lips pulled into a proud grin, "You got it. Viewing and broadcasting lacrima are on. Ready when you are."
"Attention Queen's Port, we are Libertad and we have a message for the False King. You can contract all the guilds you want, when they realize what you're doing here, they'll back out. No light guild will complete your contract. The dark guilds, well they're easy pickings, even for non-mages. So bring anyone you can, but you'll always be the monster, False King, because we are leading a bloodless revolution!"
The lacrima were all over Queen's Port and the masked man speaking had everyone's attention. "Libertad has a message for the people of Queen's Port!"
If you're sick, if you're sick
If you're sick, if you're sick of it
If you're sick, if you're sick
If you're sick of it
"It's them! Lock onto their location immediately!" The King ordered.
"We're on it sir."
"We better find those three soon or the King might start beheading people." A knight whispered.
"No joke. He's losing his mind since those Fairy Tail wizards stabbed him in the back."
When everything you do
Don't seem to matter
You try but it's no use
Your world is getting blacker
When every time you fail
Has no answer
Every empty promise made
His own reminder
No one can make this better
Take control, it's now or never
All throughout Queen's Port, the message of Libertad was heard. Victory, Justice, and Valor hadn't been the original leaders of Libertad, but they were the ones who reached the hearts and minds of the citizens of Queen's Port.
Are you sick of it?
Raise your hands
Get rid of it
While there's a fighting chance
Are you over it?
Bored to death?
Have you had enough regret
Take a stand, raise your hands
"I want them hunted down! Find them! Imprison them! Public execution is too good for Libertad!" The King ordered his soldiers.
"We're working on it your Highness."
"We'll have their location soon enough."
If you're sick of it
If you're sick, if you're sick
If you're sick of it!
If you're sick of it!
If you're sick, if you're sick
If you're sick of it!
Every single day
I chase my own tail
Like a rat inside a maze
Gotta get, gotta get, get away
The lower ranking members of Libertad cheered as they listened to Justice's voice-he and his two companions managed to be the voices of the people, but every word from their mouths reflected how the people felt about their False King.
I'm running out of time
For me to break this
I'm tired of feeling like
I'm never gonna make it
No one can make this better
Take control, it's now or never!
Are you sick of it?
Raise your hands
Get rid of it!
While there's a fighting chance
Are you over it?
Bored to death?
Have you had enough regret
Take a stand, raise your hands
A young woman sat alone in her room, the sound of Libertad's message was heard loud and clear from the lacrima throughout the city, but her own personal lacrima screen was also broadcasting the message. Her pink eyes welled with tears.
If you're sick of it
If you're sick, if you're sick
If you're sick of it!
If you're sick of it!
If you're sick, if you're sick
If you're sick of it!
I'm tired of it
I'm over it
I'm bored of it
For years she'd heard about Libertad, but they never did anything when her mother had still been alive. Now, six years after her mother's passing, they were speaking loud and clear. She didn't understand why they were choosing to disrespect her mother's wishes. Perhaps they really were as unruly as her father claimed they were.
Her heart was breaking though; they would lead her people down a path of no return. Nothing in Queen's Port would ever be the same again.
Gotta fix this
I'm sick of it!
Raise your hands
If you're sick
If you're sick of it
Raise your hands
If you're sick
If you're sick of it
Sick of it!
Raise your hands!
Get rid of it!
While there's a fighting chance!
Are you over it?
Bored to death?
Have you had enough regret?
Take a stand, raise your hands
"So you want us to collect those rebels and deliver them to you?" She had heard the gravelly voice of the wizard her father had hired. He had long black hair and cold red eyes, and iron studs decorated his face. At his side was a small black cat with a sword on its back and one of the prettiest women the princess had ever seen.
"Yes. Fairy Tail is the most powerful guild in Fiore. I hope you're up for the challenge. Those troublemakers need to be stopped. I hope my faith in you isn't misplaced."
The man sneered, revealing sharp teeth, "We've got this covered."
The brunette smirked, "Fairy Tail doesn't give up."
Are you sick of it?
If you're sick, if you're sick
If you're sick of it
Get rid of it!
If you're sick, if you're sick
If you're sick of it!
Are you over it?
Bored to death?
Have you had enough regret?
Take a stand, raise your hands
"You filthy traitors! I thought Fairy Tail never went back on its word!" The King yelled.
"You're a liar and a brute."
"Keep your blood money-and learn to fix your own damn problems."
"ARREST THEM!" The King roared.
"Screw you!" The woman yelled, throwing several glowing cards at the guards rushing them.
"Outta the way Alberona!" The large man ordered, "Iron Dragon Roar!"
Are you sick of it?
If you're sick, if you're sick
If you're sick of it
Are you sick of it?
If you're sick, if you're sick
If you're sick of it
Are you sick of it?
If you're sick, if you're sick
If you're sick of it
The Princess was pulled from her thoughts as the song ended. Her pink eyes lingered on Libertad's leaders.
"You won't be able to get rid of us, False King!"
"As long as Queen's Port needs us, Libertad will be here!"
"This is a bloodless revolution!"
The lacrima screen went black and she sighed heavily. She couldn't sit back and do nothing. After all, she was the crown princess and would succeed her father soon.
"Are you there, Astri?" A voice whispered from the door way.
She approached her door, "You should be on duty, Sol."
The knight smirked, "I had to check on you first. Libertad has your father raging mad. It's not looking good."
She frowned, "I know. I need to do something, Sol."
"No way, Astri. It's too dangerous."
The princess met his gaze through the small space he'd provided by pushing her door open slightly. Her determined pink eyes met his and he sighed heavily.
"What's the plan?"
"I need to get to Magnolia."
"What? Why?"
"Those Fairy Tail members who betrayed father, they have to have information on Libertad. If they're hiding out in their guild, I can find them. If Fairy Tail is as honorable as they say, then they'd have to make sure they answer my questions."
Sol sighed, when Astriaryn got an idea in her head, it was difficult to make her forget it.
"I can help you get out of the palace and onto a ship if I call in some favors. Are you sure you want to do this?"
"My people deserve peace. Libertad is causing trouble, and if I'm ever to earn my people's trust, I need to do this. Maybe then, father will step down." Astriaryn replied.
Sol nodded, "Gather your things, but travel light. When it comes time for the change of the guard, I'll come for you."
She smiled at him, "Thank you Sol."
"Make sure you rest too. I'll be by in a few hours." He waved good-bye and headed for his post.
Astriaryn had a big heart, and she'd make a wonderful Queen one day, but she was incredibly naïve. She had no idea that her father was refusing to give her the crown out of a hunger for power and control. She lived within the castle's walls, never even getting to see how her people were really suffering.
Libertad was the only way for their people, and many of the guards knew it.
"Did you get all of that?" Sol whispered into his lacrima as he took position at his post.
"Let her go. Our people will see her safely out of the kingdom." Valor answered him, her voice was surprisingly serene.
"You aren't worried those Fairy Tail wizards will come back?" Sol asked.
"Our biggest concern is going to be those dark guilds the False King wants to bring in. Fairy Tail will be the least of our worries."
"They're a powerful guild-if the rumors are true." The Knight countered.
"They're true and then some, soldier. Don't worry, Fairy Tail, if they show up, will make the right call. The wouldn't be able to stand the sight of the suffering people." He could hear the smirk in her voice. "Stay safe and keep us posted."
Well that was the first chapter. Everything is happening rather quickly I think. This story won't be as long as Club Fairy Tail.
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