Hi guys! This the joint work of my three friends, Esther, Kelly and Seb. This story will be posted mainly on my account but sometimes we will post it on our Tumblr too. This is our first Fairytail fanfic, so if they are any facts that are wrong or anything at all don't hesitate to tell me. That is all, enjoy!

Chapter 1 (Phantom)

Who was he? Why was here? When did he come back?

The sky was crying.

It was a rainy day in Magnolia, a day that hardly anyone really wanted to go on a job on. Puddles covered the town's cobblestone paths. No one was outside. No one was stupid enough to be.

A young man stood at Magnolia's borders. His lone figure extremely noticeable in the blowing wind and rain. He was wearing what looked like a dark velvet cloak and a pair of black boots. His white hair thrust upwards by the wind. His face covered by a band of black cloth.

He was not shielding himself from the rain. He didn't have an umbrella or even what resembled a rain jacket. No he was by himself on this one. And yet, the rain didn't seem to touch him.

Something sinister seem to float around his presence. Something cold, so cold it made the hairs on the back of your neck stand up and your skin prickle. He, himself was cold.

But he didn't care. He didn't even know why he was still in this town. He wanted the Dragon Slayers and nobody else. There would be no fatalities if they come willingly. Only if they came willingly.

For if someone looked at him the wrong way, they wouldn't be able see the next sunrise. Because he was a Dragon Slayer too, one of the strongest ones alive.

The man seem to smile at himself as he continued to stare at the grey sky. Slowly he held out his palm and let the rain drops fall onto his palm. Suddenly he clenched his palm and a cracking noise echoed through out the silent air.

He opened up his palm again to inspect the object.

He smiled and chuckled, then dropped it to the ground and set off into Magnolia

In the Fairytail Guild seconds later,

"Lu-chan?" "What is it, Levy-chan?" "What is Natsu doing?" The blonde Celestial Mage stared at her at her book-ish friend in complete and utter frustration. "I would love to know." She answered and glanced behind her.

Her team-mates seem to have gotten themselves in yet another scuffle. It wasn't a surprise. It would be more of a surprise if there wasn't. But right now, Lucy's tolerance was running low.

And that had something to do with her two team-mates. "Lu-chan, you sound sad." Lucy gave Levy a look. "Actually, Levy I'm going home." Lucy said her eyes narrowed as some fire just missed her hair as she stood up from her seat near the bar. Her mouth tightened in a straight line. "Tell Erza I left." Levy stared wide eyed at her friend. She was shocked. Not just because her friend, never called her anything but her usual nickname, but that Lucy was actually pissed.

It wasn't that Lucy was never pissed. Hardly. She's heard enough of what happened to both Gray and Natsu after they sneaked into Lucy's apartment. She was just glad it wasn't her.

Levy frowned to herself but shrugged it off. Lucy was probably just angry that was all.

Lucy was angry alright. She had just been stupid enough to kick herself out of the nice, warm guild hall to the outside world.

It seemed to be raining harder now. Her eyes barely able to see through the watery world. Lucy groaned. Damn this was going to be a pain to get back to her apartment. And it was cold too.

Lucy sighed and decided against going back to the guild.

For one, she did kick herself out. And her pride was simply too important to loose. So she decided she'll just have to walk the short distance to her house.

She wrapped her hand around exposed arms, cursing herself for wearing the most exposed outfit she had today. It wasn't her fault though was it? Sometimes it was just the hardships of being so cute.

She decided that maybe if she ran she might get back quicker and get out of the rain quicker. And she'll have a hot bath, and dry clothes, and a warm bed... She moaned at the thought of warmth.

But as she soon found out. It was actually hard to run in the rain.

The rain beat down faster at her if she ran. Pushing her back with a lot more force than when she walked. And it was so slippery she swear to Mavis that by the time she got back she would have burn these clothes because of all the mud.

So in the end, she went back to walking. As she neared her apartment near the river. She noticed a shape walking. She stopped. No one was stupid enough to walk in the rain but her, so it couldn't help but look suspicious.

The shape was getting closer and she realised it was a guy. A cute guy in fact. He was getting closer to her and Lucy couldn't help but stare. He was heading to the guild she soon realised. She sagged. Another wizard she probably hasn't met yet.

She sighed and walked into the doorway. But before she did, the man shot her a glance. Not at her face though. The back of her hand, where her Fairytail enigma was.

His eyes widened and Lucy's eyes met his.

Lucy couldn't help but feel scared. His eyes were a dark grey. The colour of the crying sky. His eyes felt cold, the eyes of a killer. It was then Lucy realised, it wasn't his eyes that were cold. He was cold. She seem to pull herself together as she realised another thing, no Fairytail wizard would be this cold. Not even Gray. No this cold was almost sinister. It sent chills up her spine and the feeling of dread filled Lucy's mind.

"W-what do you want?" Lucy found herself whispering. The man smiled behind his black cloth mask. "I'm trying to find Fairytail, you wouldn't know where it is, right?" He asked. Lucy's eyes widened. Even his voice felt evil somehow. It wasn't cracked or anything. It was perfectly fine.

But the tone, the way he said his words in perfect clarity said otherwise. His words felt like knives piercing through Lucy's skin. Lucy willed her legs to move and took a step back. Groping for the doorknob. "No, I'm new. Why do you ask?" The man knew she was lying but didn't push her further. "Of course. How silly of me. Have a good day ma'am." He bowed and left in the direction of the guild.

Lucy couldn't help but feel guilty. The man must have seen her walking from that way and realised where Fairytail was. Now the guild was in trouble. And it was because of her, again.

She groaned. Even in the safety of her own home, she didn't feel safe anymore. Not just because Natsu, Happy, Gray and Erza constantly break into her house, specially Natsu and Happy. But because the way the man looked at her. He knew this was her house. And that was just something, that Lucy didn't want him to know.

She slid her back against the door and sighed but soon picked herself up again. She didn't have a choice. She had to warn the guild.

She opened her front door again and looked angrily at the rain flicking a mocking tongue at it. "Go to hell." She muttered and pulled on a jacket. She quickly realised she should have backup in case she got in a fight with the guy and grabbed one of her keys.

"Key of the Maiden, Virgo!" She yelled and swiped the key. There was a burst of light and a pink haired girl wearing a maid uniform with chains on her arms bowed down to Lucy. "Punishment? Princess?" Lucy groaned at the celestial spirit's words every time she summoned her. Lucy was beginning to regret her ever telling Virgo to Valle her 'princess'. "Come on, we need to get to the guild and fast." "Of course princess." Virgo nodded and an umbrella appeared in her palm. "Umbrella, princess?" Lucy nodded her thanks but as soon as she did Virgo bundled Lucy in her arms. While carrying the umbrella.

"Virgo?!" Lucy yelped and punched at Virgo. Virgo calmly stared at her owner's face. "Princess, you said get there fast. I thought you wanted me to carry you." Lucy couldn't help but feel groaned. Even her spirit called her slow. But Lucy decided that her fitness level would just have to wait. Any more waiting on her part and the guild might just get destroyed again.

"Let's go, Virgo." Lucy announced and they were off.

At the guild,

"Natsu, where's Lucy?" Happy asked with slight worry and annoyance. Natsu looked up from pummelling Gray with punches. "How the hell would I know?" Natsu replied. Happy glared at the pink-haired boy. "It's your fault that she left!" Happy said unhappily. Natsu glared at his exceed friend. "It's not my fault she's always so weird." Happy sighed frustrated.

"Well I'm gonna find her." Happy declared. Natsu ignored him and went back to the advancing Gray who had already taken off his shirt. "Come at me Flame Head." Natsu eyes widened. "Scared, Ice Princess?" Gray grinned obnoxiously. "I shouldn't be the one that's afraid Fire Breath."

Natsu growled and pounced onto Gray. Happy shook head at his two teammates and headed outside. Hopefully Lucy was already home and he could just camp there for a while.

But before he could get out the door he was met by a cold breath of wind. The exceed shivered and looked around. He saw nothing but rain and mist. He frowned. Was he imagining things now?

He shook his head and pinched himself a little. He probably was just imagining things. Nothing to be worried about. But he couldn't help but feel just a little paranoid. And the more he thought about it. The more terrified he became.

Carla's pov,

"Carla!" I turned around to see my best friend and partner Wendy Marvell. "Wendy, why are you wearing that? It's autumn, and it's getting cold." Wendy blushed and stared dejectedly at her off the shoulder dress. I frowned at her. "Wendy, go put on some warm-" I trailed off. My eyes widening.

"Carla?" Wendy whispered. Surprised that I had just trailed off. I just breathed in deeply. For me Wendy wasn't there at all. In fact, no one was there at all.

It was too bright. Way too bright. I opened my eyes as the light pierced through me. Then I realised what was in front of me, Acnologia.

Acnologia?! Isn't that the dragon that attacked Tenrou? I shuddered as the dragon stared at me. It's eyes bright with fury. The dragon snarled and said something I couldn't understand. But before it could touch me, a figure pushed it to the ground. "Carla, RUN!" A very familiar voice screamed. But before I could run to the figure, the vision ended and I was in the guild hall again.

"Carla?" Wendy questioned worriedly. "Wendy?" I whispered. Wendy frowned. "Are you ok, Carla?" I shook my head. "It's... Nothing Wendy, just... Nothing." Wendy looked even more worried at my words. "Are you su-" She was cut off. I looked behind her to the guild hall entryway being blasted open.

A man stood there. I didn't recognise him. But he felt dangerous. "Wendy, get away." Wendy gasped. "Carla..." "Go, Wendy." I yelled as I stared at the man. The rest of the guild was silent. As if terrified of breaking the silence. Mirajane spoke first.

"Welcome!" She said cheerily. I gasped at her. So did the rest of the guild. "I have come for the Dragon Slayers." The man's voice echoed. His voice surprisingly hollow. I could hear Wendy gulp behind me. I shielded her my arms wide. "Oi, what do you want?" Natsu's voice yelled.

The man chuckled and opened his palm wide out-wards. Pointing it at Natsu. "I wasn't going to hurt anyone. But since you wouldn't come. I guess I'll just have to do it the hard way." Natsu laughed and stood in a fighting stance. "Alright! I'm all fired up!" He screamed. Flames licking at his feet.

"Iron Fist of the Fire Dragon!" Natsu roared as he soared through the sky and aimed his flaming fist at the intruder. The man seemingly got hit and flew backwards into a nearby stone wall. Dust and smoke filled the air and Natsu was smiling.

"All talk and no bite?" He mocked. The man smiled. "I just assumed you were weak and I wouldn't need to use my entirety to fight you, Igneel's son." Natsu's arrogant smile fell. "Igneel?" He stuttered. The man ignored him and attacked again.

"We're done here, Phantom Poison Mist!" He yelled. The room was filled by the air that snaked off his wrist. The air was a light shade of a purple that smelt sickly sweet. Like disinfectant in a hospital.

"Don't breath it WENDY!" I shrieked in alarm. But it was too late. Unconscious bodies dropped to the floor. And no one answered me. "Wendy!" I yelled again but the mist was taking it's effect on me. Dizziness grabbed at my mind. And I could feel myself swaying to the ground. "Wendy.." I whispered once more before drifting off into a terrifying darkness.

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