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Fairy Tail Academy; one of the most prestigious schools in Mangolia has a reputation of one of the best Elite's schools. Possibly number one in Japan. Admitted students have certain qualities that make them prodigies, practically legends if they wanted. They posses a certain kind of charisma and talent that even the best of the best can only dream of reaching. Each student holds a special skill(s) that makes them stand out from the rest; and only those students are welcomed into the academy.

Meet Lucy Heartfilia for example the daughter of Layla and Jude Heartfilia whose business Love and Lucky is known through out the town, they are one of the wealthiest families known through Fiore. Besides her wealth Lucy has this outstanding talent of having social relations with people that can be hard to deal with, she broadens her horizons easily. She is also good at archery, cracking a whip, a bit of swimming, and stylish. She is determined, funny, very intelligent, a little bit vain, and strong willed. She has a good heart (and good looks as well): a perfect candidate for the school.

One can only imagine what a school year would be like at Fairy Tail Academy with it's unique students.

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A sleek black car was gliding over the turns and crosses of Magnolia's interstate. The enthusiastic and noted young driver was humming away excited that on the first job he is to handle an important client.

A young and handsome important client.

"Fullbuster-san" the man asked trying to make conversation "Is everything fine back there? How do you like Japan?"

Behind him he heard the guy shift into his seat before replying "Everything's fine Andou-san thanks for asking" he replied courtly "And Japan…" he looked out the window smiling a bit to himself, "Is grander than I remembered it to be"

Andou nodded happy that his client is enjoying his ride, his ride back home.

Or to be more accurate, his ride to school.

"Welcome back" he added "Are you not going to miss the beauties of your past? The crepes in France? The elegance in England? The charming thrill of America?" he asked with a bit of teasing.

The young man laughed and nodded "It was great then, but it's good to be back home where I belong"

Andou looked straight forward, keeping his keen amber eyes straight on the road. He made another turn as he swiveled the steering wheel with ease. "So Fairy Tail huh? I can't believe all you had to do was tell them your name and now you're in!"

"Ah, well I am an acquaintance of the head master. He's like a grandfather to me," he said, the love in his eyes was evident.

"Do you have any friends that may be attending Fairy Tail Academy as well?"

"Not that I know of" he paused "But it would be great to see the friends I haven't seen in five years" his voice sounded strained as he looked out the window. Andou said nothing seeing from the rear view mirror that his client was deep in thought.

'I wonder where you guys are now?' he thought before his car went to an abrupt stop. He looked up to see glamorous gold gates with a Fairy in sigma on it.

"Sir." Andou looked back with a smile "We're here"

He nodded 'I wonder what cover I should go as in this school' a mischievous glint past through his dark eyes "So we're here. I wonder what you will throw at me Fairy Tail Academy"

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"Lu-chan! We're going to be late to class!" yelled the petite blunette girl to her friend running down the hall next to her.

"Gomen Levy-chan! I overslept and I forgot that you were planning to take me here today" said the blond haired girl smiling sheepishly at her friend Levy.

"Mo! Next time set your alarm clock!" pouted the small girl but then mischievously grinned at her friend "I'll race you to class!"

The girl slowly sped up with her friend barely trailing behind "Hey! Chotto Matte! Levy!" whined the girl as she sped up.

Levy only giggled "You have to do better than that Lucy~". Lucy scrunched up her face at Levy's remark "Fine last one there has to buy the other lunch for a week!" she caught up with Levy and smirked. They both didn't notice a blur of orange go past them.

Levy smirked back her eyes shining with determination "You're on!"

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The girls panted as they finally reached their class 2-B, they were out of breath and noticed that their homeroom teacher wasn't even there making their efforts to run wasted.

"I won!"

"No I was here a millisecond before you!"

"In your dreams!"

"Actually you both got here at the same time" interrupted a tall boy with his orange hair fashioned in a messy way looking at the two girls in front of him amusedly.

"And if you're wondering who won…" he gave them a smug smirk "That would be me seeing how I was right behind you guys and still got here 4 minutes ago" the guy chuckled while the two girls looked at him awestruck.

"W-wait Jet you got here before us?" asked a disbelieved Levy who couldn't recall whether or not he was there in the halls.

"Yeah actually I saw him run past you guys while I was on my way here. Hehe Jet you were probably running so fast that they couldn't even see you," said a boy with black hair spiked up in an unusual way walking in.

"You're probably right Droy" Jet replied while laughing, and then the whole class started to join in. It's not unusual for Jet to be this fast; it's his talent.

"Yes we get it Jet you're super fast yada yada Just someone FIGHT ME" yelled a salmon haired boy wearing a scaly muffler around his neck.

Natsu Dragneel, a hot head who loves to fight but don't be fooled he has some good qualities as well. He is also known by his trade name; a name, which is given to you based on your talent or past events that befit your image. He loves spicy food, and his cat Happy, hardly any one messes with him because he is just that damn good. NO one dares to go after him, unless they were of a higher ranking in fights like the President of the Student Council.

"Yo Natsu you should really cool off! You don't want Pres Erza on your case do you? Remember last time?" Levy asked

"N-no! And I'm not afraid of her I'll take on anybody!" Natsu roared while everyone sweat dropped. Some even wondering 'how did he get in the academy in the first place?' due to his poor etiquette and grades.

Was his talent to cause havoc and destroy everything? Maybe. Yet only a few of Natsu's close friends know his true talent and he has refrained to show it or use it until he is under the circumstances that he has to. But for now his is known as fighting strategy.

Lucy giggled at her best friend with pink hair 'He is so weird sometimes'

Footsteps were heard walking down the hallway; the students stopped what they were doing and went back to their places acting like a normal behaved class. Their homeroom teacher was a bit on the weird side but he also can be strict; that's Gildarts sensei for you.

He kicked the door open, he looked around to see if everything was in check and he seemed frustrated. He went up to the front of the classroom and started scribbling on the black board. He turned his attention back to the class glaring at them.

"BRATS! LISTEN UP! We have a new student and I want him to feel welcomed so don't go messing this up and act stupid with your nonsense!" he took one quick glance at Natsu before he returned his gaze to the door. "So don't be foolish"

Murmurs were heard as their teacher spoke, "A new Transfer student? How did we not hear of this?" Excitement was filling the air as they waited anxiously for this mysterious student to appear.

"Oi you can come in now", everyone's eyes turned to the door as they caught sight of a guy strolling in with his hands in his pockets. He was wearing the school uniform but the top buttons of his shirt were unbuttoned and he wore his tie rather messily. He had grey-blue eyes and raven black hair. A lot of girls were gawking at this new male student; the guys noticing this were a little irked that the girls were ogling at him. Lucy just observed what was in front of her 'He is pretty good-looking I have to admit' she thought while blushing.

Her eyes wandered to Natsu to see his opinion on the new kid, she found it surprising that he was smiling like an idiot and was on the very edge of his seat. 'What's he smiley about?'

"Now introduce yourself," Gildarts said in a huff. "Your name and your talent unless you don't want to kid" he then added.

The boy just smirked and turned back to face his new classmates. He let out a breath before his cool voice decided to speak

"The names Gray Fullbuster. And talent? Sorry that's a bit classified" he winked and for a moment all the girl's hearts exploded at just the mere sight of him.

He is just too irresistible.

Lucy blushed but then dismissed it away; annoyance was clearly shown on her face. 'What a cocky guy! He's good looking for sure but wrong attitude' Lucy stuck out her tongue in disgust 'I hate guys like him'

She turned her head to see Natsu and how he would react to this new guy's flirtatious remark.

Yet shock struck her as she notices that he wasn't in his seat, and not just at his seat but standing in front of the student with an evil grin.

"It's been a long time since I had a good fight" he was giving this guy a serious stare down while a devilishly smirk was drawn on his face, "I feel all fired up!"

His classmates were stunned; Lucy's jaw was hanging. How could Natsu challenge the new guy based on how he looks? Everyone was thinking the same thing at that moment 'Poor Gray, and it's his first day too'

Gray not seeming to be fazed or shocked at Natsu's outburst just grinned evilly back at him crackling his knuckles "Yo, It's been a while since I had a good form of entertainment"

"Then you came out at a right time Snow-cone" Natsu taunted while inching closer to Gray's face pulling his collar to bring him more forward.

'Snow-cone?' Lucy questioned.

"You never change Salamander"

'S-salamander? Wait then does he know?' Lucy thought worriedly. Gray using Natsu's trade name but also not being frightened by Natsu in general... Who on earth land could he be?'

"Hey don't say my nickname as some kind of insult!" Natsu barked back before flying his fist near Gray's face. Anticipating the move Gray blocked the attack with his hand, as if it was merely a reflex. The students were stunned; no one besides Erza and a few others were strong enough to even block a move from Natsu. Who was this new transfer student? Gray just even taunted their thoughts even more as he started to unfasten his tie.

"Oh so you want me to call you the other nicknames I gave you?" he asked teasingly "I thought you hated those, you know Ash brain, BAKA, squinty eyes, the list goes on and on…"

Natsu only smirked and threw out his arm with a fist. Gray did likewise. It wasn't a punch to inflict hurt but a fist touch, a sign of friendship perhaps.

"It's good to see you Gray…"

It all starts at the beginning

Prologue~