Hello! Knight here this is my first story so be kind and R&R.

This message is to all those who have read 'Fairy Tail Zero'. I have read it and I am not going to follow the canon for Mavis's past.

"Magic comes from all around us" - Talking

'Magic comes from all around us' - Thinking

"Magic comes from all around us" – Spells

Chapter 1 – The Exams are here! (EDITED)

"And this year's participants for the S-Class Exams are"

"Natsu Drageneel!" "Alright!" "Good for you, Natsu!"

"Gray Fullbuster!" "Finally, the time has come…"

"Juvia Lockster!" "Huh? Juvia is participating?"

"Elfman!" "Those who are men, should become S Class!" "Good luck Elf-nii!"

"Cana Alberona!" "…."

"Fried Justine!" "To follow Laxus's footstep…"

"Levy McGarden!" "Finally!" "It's Levy's time!"

"Mest Gryder!" "….."

Lucy being the curious one "So who are you taking as your partners?" Natsu answered with determination "Happy of course!" "Juvia would like to quit….." Lucy still being the curious one can't help but wonder "Huh? Why?" "Because Juvia would like to partner with Grey-sama…" "Sorry but I already got my partner." Appearing out of nowhere Loke smiles and says "Any time for a friend" Lucy screaming from shock asks "How and when did you get here!?" "Did you forget Hime? I'm still a Fairy Tail member though I returned to the spirit world, and also I've been out of the spirit world for a few years already so I can stay here and have no need to worry on using your magic energy." Loke explains.

Being depressed Lissanna tries to cheer Juvia up and asks if she would like to have her as her partner. "Think of it this way if you pass the S Class Exams Grey would take you more seriously." Seeing her instantaneous reaction and mood change, Lissanna sweat dropped while thinking 'I seriously feel sorry for using her feelings like this but at least she's going to do her best now." "Juvia will work hard to get Grey-sama's attention!"

Being shy and embarrassed Levy asks Gajeel to be her partner "Gajeel-kun would you be my partner for the exam?" "Hmmmmm? Sure, why not shrimp." Unaware to both of them Jet and Droy were hugging each other and comforting each other while on their knees and crying saying "NOOOO! Why didn't Levy-chan choose us for her partner!?"

"I already asked Evergreen to be my partner and she agreed" Lucy smiling mysteriously says "Are you sure that's all you asked her to be?" Blushing up a storm Elfman stammers and try's to deny anything.

Outside the guild we see Mest asking Wendy to be his partner as another person who knows Mystogan.

~~~~~~ The Next Day ~~~~~~

Setting off to Tenroujima with an already sick Natsu, lovesick Juvia, excited Elfman, a cool Grey (pun intended), quiet Mest, embarrassed Levy, anticipating Fried, and depressed Cana.

(The trip to Tenroujima is the same as canon) Natsu still feeling motion sick on the ship he looks towards the direction of Tenroujima and feels something calling to him. Mavis on Tenroujima looks out to see and whispers "Welcome home." The closer Tenroujima gets Natsu starts to feel less and less motion sick but only Master Makarov notices the change while fanning himself 'Hm…? Is Natsu's motion sickness getting better?' Not thinking much of it he thinks 'Well better now than never.'

But Natsu was feeling something he has only felt once and that was when he first entered Fairy Tail a feeling of familiarity and home, as the ship got closer to Tenroujima it only got stronger. 'What is this feeling I'm getting? It was like when I first entered the guild but this time it's stronger than ever' His thoughts were distracted when Master Makarov announced that the exam was already starting.

Quickly finding Happy and flying off to the island leaving the others behind on the ship trapped in Fried's runes. After reaching the island and wanting to face Erza, Natsu picks path 'E' thinking it would lead to Erza. But the whole time after reaching Tenroujima Natsu's thoughts were being disturbed by something. After running for a while in the cave Natsu and Happy sees a light and Natsu being Natsu Starts shouting Erza's name, to his surprise and to Happy's shock instead of Erza there was Gildarts standing proudly and fearlessly. Happy's shock expression never leaving his face thinking 'That's it, his done we're not going to pass this exam' while Natsu surprised expression slowly changed to a smirk before Gildarts spoke "Well Natsu there is always next year?" "There is isn't there but first let's fight!" Gildarts expression never changing and never losing his smile thoughts 'Well at least I can teach him a lesson before he leaves' (the fight is the same as canon)

~~~~~~ An Hour Later ~~~~~~

Having faced Gildarts magical pressure Natsu now sits on a rock and stays quiet while the other teams starts arriving. Grey breaks the silence and asked "So who did you guys get? We got Mest and Wendy." Lucy answered for Cana "We got Fried and Bickslow. Though I don't really feel that we won *Sigh*" Levy answered the question next "We got the quiet path." Gajeel feeling unsatisfied with the path they got starts grumbling making Levy sigh at his attitude. Grey turns to Natsu and shouts "What about you Flame-Brain!?" Happy answers back for Natsu "Aye! We got Gildarts!" the moment Gildarts name was said, everybody's reaction was the same and only one word would describe it Shock. Grey was the first to break out of his shock asks/yells "FLAME-BRAIN ACTUALLY WON AGAINST GILDARTS!" Happy replies not breaking form "Nope, he lost badly." With that reply everybody slowly got rid of their shock. Seeing as there was 2 more pairs Master Makarov answers for them "Juvia and Lissanna got 'HER'" Still confused Grey asked "Who?" "Erza" with that word all of the participants started feeling bad for both of them. "Wait that means Elfman and Evergreen got Mira." Another shudder was sent down all their spines as both of them never held back.

"Well I think that's all of the participants for the second part of the exa-" "WAIT!" Elfman and Evergreen appeared of their caves direction beaten up and look like they have seen better days. "Okay now that's all of the participants we shall head to the second part of the exam. For the second part of the exam you need to find Fairy Tail's First Master Mavis's Grave somewhere on this island."

Everyone thought that Natsu was thinking about his match with Gildarts but he wasn't he was distracted by the feeling he had since he arrived and when Mavis's Grave was mention he had a feeling that the grave was not anywhere in the forest in front of him but he felt something pulling and calling out to him from in the caves.

As Makarov started the second exam Natsu asked Happy to stay behind and follow him. Confused by his action Happy wanted to ask what he was doing, but all he got was a smirk and thumbs-up meaning trust me. Letting his trust for Natsu pull him Happy followed blindly back into one of the caves. Master Makarov saw what Natsu was doing and only had to look at him in shock and confusion as that was the way towards Master Mavis's Grave. 'How does Natsu already know the way to her grave?'

~~~~~~ At Master Mavis's Grave 30 minutes later ~~~~~~

Reaching the Grave Natsu felt the feeling stopped and was replaced with a feeling of peace but felt a pull towards the sword on the Grave, decided to follow his instincts he held his hand out and was going for the sword before being stopped by a hand.

~~~~~~ 5 minutes before ~~~~~~

'Well time to congratulate Natsu on being an S Class Wizard and question him about how he knew about where Master Mavis's Grave was?' Before his eyes widen in shock at his action and quickly stopped him.

~~~~~~ Present ~~~~~~

"NATSU! What are you doing!?" asked Makarov, confused by his question Natsu replied "Huh? Master? What do you mean? I was just going to pick this sword up?" Seeing his confused expression the short old man said in a stern voice "Nastu you can't" Still confused with lots of question marks appearing above his head, our Dragon Slayer asked "Why?" Makarov explained "Because the sword is cursed and only the First Master was able to use it, and those that have tried have died to this curse." Realization hit Natsu before he pulled his hand away but not before the pull from the sword got stronger and reached for it again. Makarov signed in relief but when he turned to Natsu again his eyes widen again but bigger as Natsu picked up the sword and was now on his knees clutching his head while screaming. Makarov tried to pull the sword away but Natsu's grip was too strong and he decided to signal the end of exam flare and quickly brought Natsu to the camp with Happy looking very worried at his 'father'

~~~~~~ At the Camp ~~~~~~

Everyone was already at the camp and Makarov quickly asked Wendy to help Natsu, seeing his rush Wendy quickly rushed to Natsu's side. Standing by the side Erza asked "Master what happen!?" "He picked it up" was all he said as Gildarts, Mira and Erza's face turned to shock and worry. Seeing their reaction Grey asked "What did he picked up!?" Gildarts replied "Nastu picked up Master Mavis's Sword which was cursed and we only know that Mavis was the only person to be able to wield it." "What kind of curse?" was that Lissanna asked, feeling hesitant Erza answered "The curse kills whoever picks the sword up. Reactions all varied from shock, worry and despair.

Seeing their reaction Makarov spoke up "But this is the first that no one has died instantaneously, so there maybe hope yet." After a while Wendy spoke up and said "Master I can't do anything to help him" "Why not!?" was Lucy's reply scaring Wendy before Mira grabbed her shoulder and shook her head. Master Makarov sent a grateful look to Mira before asking "Why can't you help him?" Calming down she answered "Because it's not hurting him in anyway." And with that everybody looked at her like she was crazy, before looking at Natsu again as they noticed that his screams had stopped.

~~~~~~ 10 minutes later ~~~~~~

When Natsu suddenly sat up, everybody backed up and looked at him as he looked at them. They stayed there for a few seconds before Makarov spoke up and asked "Natsu? How do you feel?" "… I feel find gramps but I need to go somewhere." Was what he said before getting up and heading towards Mavis's Grave again, taking her sword with him." Everyone was stunned for a while before trying to catch up to him and asked him if he was fine, all he said was "I'm fine, really no need to worry" with a smile before turning and continuing towards Mavis's Grave with a determined goal.

Reaching the Grave followed by Makarov, Gildarts, Erza and Mira (The rest left as they didn't feel like they deserve to be at the First Master's Grave yet) and the next words he spoke confused all of them. "Hello Mavis, did you miss me? I came back as I promised." With a smile he turned around and looked at all those that followed him with a smile, before Makarov broke out of his confusion and asked "Natsu what 'Promise' are you talking about? And how do you know the First Master?" Natsu's grin only got wider with his next words "Why don't you ask my wife behind you?" with a hint of mockery. Before they all turned around and shock was their only expression plastered on their faces.