From now on, I will try to post every other day. Yes, I know that this is the 2nd day in a row that I've posted a chapter on my story, but please don't expect it. Thanks to those who read the last chapter, or to those who just read this for the first time today. I hope that people continue to read! And now, on to the first official chapter of Iced Duo.

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Normal POV

The next three weeks past in the blink of an eye. Jack had been training with Ice-Make magic, and adapted the form to fit him. But all too soon, it was time to go on the actual mission. The five piled into the sleigh (Note from Bunny: We should've taken the tunnels) and off they went. All were in high spirits as they entered the portal and arrived on the outskirts of Magnolia, the city where Fairy Tail was located.

"Remember Jack. You have a snow globe if you need it. Don't forget to write, remember what you learned…" Tooth rambled.

"Relax you guys! I've got this." Jack replied. It was warmer in Magnolia, but Jack somehow was alright with it. Magnolia was beautiful, and buzzing with life. Shoppers went store to store, and families ran around having fun. It seemed at the moment like nothing bad could happen.

"See you around." Jack stated. Bunny rolled his eyes, Sandy gave him a thumbs up, and Tooth pulled him into a hug. Then, with a snap of the reins, North and the sleigh took off, went through a portal, and headed back to the Pole.

Jack breathed in the fresh air, then realized that he may have a problem. He had no clue where Fairy Tail was. Blowing up his bangs, he decided to fly around; maybe he'd see the building from the air. Then he heard sounds of battle coming from nearby. Frowning, he ran over to see what was happening. Rushing into a clearing, he froze. A boy his age, who was missing his shirt for some reason, was facing a creature that Jack had never seen before. It looked like an evil, hairless yeti to Jack, but felt strangely familiar. Then it hit him. The thing was black, and shifting.

"Nightmare." Jack growled. He gasped as the boy got thrown against a tree, and sprinted forward to help. He shot beam after beam of ice at it. But none of them had much effect. It roared and the sound and air knocked the staff clean out of Jack's hands. Then it tried to smash him. But Jack thought fast, and leapt into the air. The thing beat a crater out of the ground, and the force flipped Jack upside down.

"Ice-make…" Jack tried to think. What could he create that would hurt the creature? Then it hit him. He clasped his hands together and focused.

"Ice-make Arrows!" The razor sharp projectiles cut clear through whatever it was, and gave Jack just enough time to land, grab his staff, and attack again. This time, the creature fell to the ground, and began to dissolve into nothing. Jack rushed forward. If it was what he thought it was, he should have some way to prove it to the others. But as he dashed forward, he noticed that it wasn't nightmare sand like he assumed. In fact, the thing may as well have been made of shadows.

Then someone came up behind him. It was the boy who Jack ran to help in the first place.

"Are you okay? I thought for sure I was finished." Jack couldn't believe his ears. This teen could see him!

"Yea, I'm fine. Thing almost got me though." Jack replied.

"What's your name?"

The teen looked startled, but shrugged. Jack noted though, that he appeared completely unconcerned with his lack of top.

"I'm Gray Fullbuster. And you are?"

"Jack… Overland." Jack gave his name from when he was human. He didn't want Gray to know who he really was. Then he caught sight of it. On Gray's chest, in dark blue, was the Fairy Tail mark.

"I was on my way back from a job when that thing attacked me. Do you know what it was?"

Jack thought for a second. Should he explain about Pitch and Zeref?

"No clue. But it looked like it was made of shadows. That's how it died anyways." Tooth would've been upset at this half-truth, but Jack would risk it.

"Wait, a job? Are you in a guild?" Jack asked.

"Fairy Tail and proud of it. I'd show you my mark, but I'd have to take off my shirt." Jack sweat-dropped.

'Does he really not know that he already isn't wearing a shirt?' He decided to take the polite route, and he simply pointed. Gray looked down confused. A second passed before…

"AUGH! When did that happen?" Gray yelled, and yet again, Jack sweat-dropped.

As Gray ran off to find the missing clothes, Jack began to think.

'Gray is in Fairy Tail. Should I tell him I'm looking to join? No, they probably wouldn't be able to see me anyways. But Gray can, so maybe the others can too? Argh! Why is this so complicated?'

Just then Gray came back into the clearing, fully clothed. He didn't seem to be injured all things considered.

"I'm headed back to Fairy Tail right now. Wanna come?" Gray asked. Jack's eyes widened, but he felt excited.

"Sure!" The two began to walk into town, but Jack could only worry. What does he do if the others can't see him? Claim it was an invisibility spell? Tell the truth? Then they arrived, and Jack was blown away. The building was humongous! The sign over the entrance clearly stated Fairy Tail. As they walked in, Jack tried to absorb everything he saw. As they walked in, the tables in front each had multiple people at them. All of them mages, Jack realized with a jolt. Then a loud voice shocked Jack out of his stunned state.

"Yo stripper! Fight me!" The voice is brash, and before anyone can react, a pink haired boy, who was clearly Jack's age, came running over, with a flaming fist. When he was inches away, he froze, looked at Jack and smiled.

"Yo newbie! FIGHT ME!" Gray simply shook his head at the antics, acting as though it was normal for this to happen.

"I said… FIGHT ME!" With that, the boy charged straight at Jack, fist on fire, ready to strike. On instinct, Jack shot him with ice, but it melted right off. The pinky kept on coming. Then Jack had it. Who was this guy to attack him? Summoning all his will, he shot one more beam, hitting the attacker full on. When the steam cleared, the boy was frozen in a dome of ice, stuck with his mouth wide open, in mid- air, with his fist out. Some of the mages began to laugh, and within seconds, Jack and Gray were laughing too.

"Nice job Jack! You just froze the flame-brain of the guild. The all-powerful Natsu Dragneel." Then he continued laughing.

"C'mon! I'll take you to see Gramps about joining." Jack followed Gray to the bar, where a white haired girl was polishing glasses, and an old man was chugging down beer.

"Master! This is Jack! He's looking to join the guild." The old man looked up, grinned and flashed a peace sign to the confused Jack. This was the master?!

"Well what are you asking me for? Have Mira give him a stamp!"

'Really?' Jack thought. 'Just like that?'

The girl, Mira, giggled and looked over at Jack.

"What color and where do you want your mark?"

"Um… Blue on my left hand please." She took out a stamp, pressed it on Jack's hand, then lifted it up. Where it had been, the Fairy Tail mark now stood out. He was in.