On a ship not that far away from Magnolia is the Pirates of the Light. Sailing on a clipper ship named The Seven Deadly Sins of the Seven Seas. Which is a long name for a ship, but works out well.
"Gray, Wendy have you seen the captain?"
"No love, sorry," Gray replied as he made his way to his post. Since he is currently on shift while the navigator is on break.
"No, sorry Juvia," Wendy replied as she realized she needed to go back to the office to make some more medicine.
A gunshot was heard on the deck, and everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at the person who shot the gun. "I am right here." A little bit of smoke came out of the pistole, and The captain blew the smoke away as she walked closer to Juvia. She wore a black eye patch on her right eye. She wore brown pants and boots, with a blue and white blouse and a matching coat. The captain wore golden hooped earrings, matching her flowing blonde hair. Even though she was not wearing the usual captain's hat, everyone knew not to mess with her. "Now, what do ye need me for?" The blonde asked.
"Captain Lucy, we are getting closer to Magnolia as we speak."
"Okay," Lucy stopped and thought for a second. "Everyone Line up on the deck on the double! I do not care where you are and what you are doing!" Everyone ran up on the deck and made a straight line. "Jellal, Erza, and Elfman you two will be in charge of watching the ship until two other crew members return from their errands. Elfman, start on getting lunch ready. Gray and Juvia, the both of you are going to gather food provisions. Zoro and Nami, the both of you guys can go out and find a few new crew members. If you can, we need a gunner, shipwright, Musician, a few other hands to help Gray, and another chef. Wendy, get more medical supplies. Yukino and Levy, you guys are going to gather the drinking provisions. Once all of your errands are finished meet back at the ship and do NOT leave and we will set up a schedule for who is going to watch the ship. Most importantly, do NOT get caught."
"What are you going to do captain?" Wendy innocently asked.
"I have some personal business to attend to. Now does everyone get what they are doing?" Lucy gave a glare from her one eye that is not covered. It made some of the crew members have shivers going down their spies.
"Aye!" They all say in a union and start to get changed into non-pirate attire before they get into the Magnolia ports.
A tall blonde male makes his way to the second prince's bedroom, in the Magnolia Castle. Knocking on the door he is told to come in. "Prince Natsu, your brother the king would like to have a word with you about-"
"Alright, you may leave, Laxus." The pink haired prince said to the servant.
"As you wish, Prince Natsu," Laxus said bowing before exiting the room.
"What does he want now?" Natsu grumbled as he made his way to the throne room.
"So, Laxus how did it go?" A white-haired scullery made asked.
"Not, too bad Mirajane, but he still has no idea what his brother wants to talk about, yet. Since he did not let me finish talking."
"Well, what is it about?" She pressed on for further details.
Laxus let out a sigh, knowing how persistent she can be, he did not want to worry her. On the other hand, if he kept the secret from her, he is going to wish he was never born. "It's about him finding a bride," Mirajane let out a 'phew'
"And it's about the pirate of the light." Mirajane had a worried look on her face.
"Laxus we need to hear what they are going to do."
"I know Mira, but the only other way to get to listen to the conversation is-"
"Is the kitchen, come on follow me, we need to hurry." Mira grabs Laxus' hand and almost runs to the kitchen. The kitchen has a secret door that will lead to the throne room, which is only used on big occasions like balls or banquets. It is an easy way for those who need to bring food from the kitchen up to the throne room. It is hidden by a curtain, so it will not be seen by invited guests and the unwanted guests.
Nastu makes his way to the ballroom, wondering what his brother wanted to talk to him for. Opening the door he walks inside. "You wanted to see me, your majesty," Natsu said with a serious face.
His brother pouted. "You know how I hate formalities, after all, we are brothers Natsu. Call me, big brother or Zeref. You know, sometimes I think you just do that to get on my nerves."
"Okay, I will try to call you anything other than 'your majesty.' The black hair male's face lit up. " Now, what is it that you want to talk with me about?" Natsu being blunt and getting straight to the point. Laxus and Mira make it to the secret entrance and are able to hear the entire conversation between the brothers.
"I asked you here for two reasons."
"And what are they?" Zeref sweatdropped and almost fell out of his chair.
"Let me guess you did not listen to what Laxus had to say, did you?"
Natsu thought back for a moment. "No, I told him to leave before telling me." Zeref let out a long sigh.
"The first thing I want to talk about is you to FIND A BRIDE!"
"Why do I have to find a bride?"
"I want to be an uncle, besides you are certainly not getting any younger. You are already twenty-two."
"What about you? You do not have a wife, and you are lecturing me."
"Actually..."
"Don't tell me." Natsu facepalmed, his snarky remark backfired as soon as his brother started to speak.
"I have found someone to marry. Her name is Mavis."
"Who?"
"You don't know her, I met her outside the castle one day."
"You mean you ditched your duties."
Zeref coughs, "either way, I met her and we got to know each other and fell in love."
"Fine, if I have to choose someone, it's on my terms, and I get to choose whoever I want."
"Of course, and you can use whatever method you want to find the lucky lady."
"Then I choose a ball, that everyone can attend, every eligible lady in the entire kingdom, rich and poor alike."
"Okay, now that is settled, I want to get serious." Zeref's voice went dark and so did his facial expressions. "There is something else that I wanted to talk to you about."
"And what would that be?"
"You know how innocent you are at times, have you ever heard about the Pirates of the Light? They are becoming notorious criminals now and days."
"No, I have never heard of them before."
Mira and Laxus gave a sweatdrop along with the king. "You are really naive, you know that? That Pirate group is not new but started more than half a year ago. They are growing popular with the locals that cannot pay their taxes in other neighboring kingdoms, because they are giving them money from stealing from the rich aristocrats."
"So they are like a pirate version of Robin Hood."
"Yes, now if you care to stop interrupting me."
"Oops, sorry."
"As I was saying, they are somewhat unknown about what they do."
"Care to explain, because it makes no sense. You just said they are like Robin Hood."
"They are stealing and plundering richer cities."
"Brother, they are pirates, what do you expect?"
"Yes, but they seem to be getting richer while getting more and more popular while still giving out enough money."
"Why?"
"That is your job to find out."
"Why me?! Aren't there more qualified people in this castle than me?"
"Yes, but if you go on this mission then there will be more people to respect you and not that many assassins wanting your head."
"When do I begin?" He asks knowing full well there is no telling what will happen.
"Tomorrow, there will new clothes out for you since you cannot wear any type of princely-clothing."
"Okay got it, anything else?"
"What kind of party do you want it to be?"
"Anything you want!" Nastu walks out of the room and makes his way back to his bedroom.
"A masquerade ball it is then." Zeref smiles, being his happy self again.
Mirajane and Laxus leave the room, before the king notices and has them executed.
"What do you think? Are they going to find and kill them?"
"No, it is still too early to tell, give it a week. Then we will be able to know for sure."
"Alright, you better get going before you get in trouble."
"Fine, fine, see ya later." He said before leaving the kitchen.
