Freed's Secret

by AgathokakologicalMe

Freed is hiding something, and the Thunder Legion is determined to find out what. But what if it is safer for everyone for it to remain a secret? Updates weekly! Rated M to be safe, for violence and dark themes- no slash!

2. Chapter 1: The First Sign

Freed's Secret

A Fairy Tail Fanfiction

Disclaimer: If I owned these characters I would feature them more regularly in the manga and anime.

Chapter 1- The First Sign

The guild hall was bustling as usual- Mirajane smilingly serving drinks at the bar, wizards picking fights with each other, and a cross-legged Makarov watching his children.

"This'll do." Laxus Dreyar snatched a dangerous-looking assignment from the board littered with flyers and job requests and brushed past the ever-indecisive Nab. Freed walked quietly at his shoulder; Laxus knew his silence meant he agreed with the Dragon Slayer's choice.

The usually graceful Rune mage tripped. Automatically Laxus's hand shot out to steady his second-in-command, but as soon as he gripped Freed's arm the man let out an involuntary cry of pain. The wizards immediately around them quieted. The Dragon Slayer jerked his hand away in surprise and looked questioningly at his friend, but the swordsman gave a small, apologetic smile and excused himself.