(AN) Second Chapter. Hopefully it is a better setting than the last chapter. I want to thank any possible readers for giving this story a chance. Stick with me, and I will try not to disappoint you. Reviews are always welcomed for critique, but don't be insulting.

I own my Character and Plots. Viola is my character.

Fairy Tail belongs to Author Hiro Mashima.

Chapter 2: The Mission

The Fairy Tail guild are always a rowdy bunch, but they are being obnoxiously annoying so early in the morning. Having a few members here and there drinking or shouting to one another across the guild hall. The barmaid serves me a plate of iron. I decided to just sit at a table next to the bookworm of Fairy Tail, Levy but I usually call her "Shrimp" just to tease her for her short stature. The Shrimp seemed to be so engrossed about reading a book. The book seemed sort of like a worn out antique, with the spine falling apart and having scripture handwriting instead of normal text. Now that think about it, I think she bought that book on our last mission when I went with Team Shadow Gear. I could never get interested in books, even if my life depended on it. Her two lap dogs; Jet and Droy were standing to the side not too far off sending me death glares even though they were obviously too scared to come near us. Ignoring the two idiots, I begun eating my iron when all of a sudden the Shrimp spoke aloud holding the book out in front of her.

"Wow, this book is amazing! It gives a brief explanation about how there was actually a wide range of magic, even more than there are today. There are some magic abilities which were quite common but some unfortunately became lost or forbidden magic." She lightly tugged on my tunic to get my attention even while I was trying to eat in peace, pointing to a certain section in the book.

"Look Gajeel, they even have information about Dragon Slaying Magic. On the next page, there is a passage about another form of magic that was actually around the same era but maybe a little earlier. I can't exactly make out some of the scripts but it says that it was actually powerful enough to compare to that of Dragon Slaying Magic." Her eyebrows knitted as she was deciphering some of the passage on the next page. After everything I have put her through, I'm a little surprised she can hold a causal conversation with me, even if it's about a book. To be honest, I admire her when she gets excited about something as simple as a book. But I won't admit that openly, feeling my cheeks feel warm. Shoving the thoughts away, realizing she was still talking to me. What she started to say next, had my full attention.

"All I can figure is that it says 'become beast of nature and elements'. Magic that has not been seen for many centuries. Not too descriptive about what kind of beast, but there is just a simple name. It's called Dire Magic. It was a caster magic taught by creatures described to be majestically beautiful yet terribly frightening. Little is known but apparently they were as strong as dragons, however did have their own weaknesses. It was during a time when a territorial war broke out between humans and the beasts, that is when the magic became well known. There were quite a handful of the creatures who intended to aid the humans by teaching them the ways of their magic. It says the war actually ended with victory for the humans, the leader on the enemies' side was killed in battle. But even at the end of the war, there was so much bloodshed for both sides that they came to a truce. After that, the mysterious creatures were never seen again. Believed to have faded away with time and becoming extinct." Speaking softly as she said the last two line of the story. I couldn't help but be enthralled in the idea of this mysterious magic. Dire Magic that could rival that of a Dragon Slaying magic.

I was mulling over the information to an extent until I was distracted by Juvia walking up to us. I met her gaze and was wondering what she wanted. Usually you would catch her lurking behind a pillar following the Stripper around.

"Gajeel. Master would like you and Juvia to meet in his office. He claims it's urgent." I responded with slight nod, letting her know I got the message. The shrimp peeked her head from the book after Juvia left.

"What do you suppose that was about?" she asked quietly. I shrugged, swallowing my last bit of iron. I pushed the plate to the side, stretching my arms across the table.

"I don't have a damn clue, but I'll find out soon enough." Answering as I stood up, I began walking away with my back turned towards her and raising my hand with a wave. "See ya later, Shrimp!"

When I reached the headmaster's office, Juvia was already sitting in a chair in front of his desk. Master Makarov greeted me with a smile and gestured me to have a seat. Not bothering to sit, I was about to ask what is going on. But he already begun to speak.

"Now that you are here, let's get started. Earlier today, Mira and I explained about how there have been more dark guilds becoming active. At the same time, Juvia made an input that you and she have taken down a few of the small guilds. Is that true?" the master asked, directing his attention to Juvia.

"Yes sir, sometimes Gajeel and Juvia have worked together in the past under the order of Master Jose. It had times to be challenging, but we finished the job." She said in third person and smiled. He nodded and lifted up a piece of paper from his desk. He handed it to Juvia who began carefully reading it. Soon she gives the paper to me to have a closer look.

"I've sent Team natsu on another mission that requires them to collaborate with three other guilds involving taking down the Oracion Seis. This job is extremely important and I need you two for it." He spoke with a serious expression. He pointed to the paper I was currently reading.

"That request came in just yesterday from the town of Lily Cove along with a message from the Magic Council. As you read, two children have been abducted and it is not too specific on the kidnapper. The parents request help, I have already informed that you two will be on your way. On a side note, there have been reports of a dark guild residing in the area of Lily Cove. Committing crimes of petty theft, and causing a disturbance in the small town. They are most likely the culprits for the children's disappearance, but either way the Magic Council wants us to look into it and try to disband the rumored guild." Finishing with his explanation, I felt a little annoyed about the sudden request. Yet I couldn't fight off this sudden feeling in the pit of my stomach. Juvia then looked over her shoulder to look at me as I handed the paper back to Gramps.

"We need to go. Two children are in danger, we have to rescue them. Juvia will happily go but…she just doesn't know if she will be back in time to greet her darling Gray" I sweat dropped as she held her hands together to her chest with thoughts I didn't even want to imagine.

"Alright, alright. I get the point, we'll go. Hell, it may actually be fun since I can get in a good fight and take out a dark guild. Killing two birds with one stone." I spoke aloud, smirking at the thought of the possibilities. Gramps sighed as he shook his head at my comment.

"You should leave in a couple hours. It will be at least a four hour train ride, so you may arrive in the late afternoon. The faster you can depart, hopefully the likely chance of saving those kids. But be careful my children, we don't know who or what kind of people they are. And please, please don't go overboard. I can't handle anymore paperwork from the Magic Council." The master started to cry comically.

I snickered at his reaction. "Yeah, sure Gramps. We'll get it done. I'm leaving now if that is all." Gramps sniffled a little before nodding along with Juvia waving, saying she'll see me later.

'The thought of fighting has me hyped. However, I can't gnaw at this strange feeling of something unexpected is going to happen. Call it dragon instincts.' Thinking to myself.

"Heh, either way I can't wait." Saying aloud to no one, walking out of the guild.

January 27th, 2016

(AN) Thank You So Much! It is great that a few readers have given my story a chance. I am trying really hard to try and piece everything smoothly and not rush through it. I intend to introduce Viola in Chapter 4.