In a land, far, far away lies the kingdom of Fiore, a small peaceful nation of 17 million and a place filled with magic. Found in every home, bought and sold in every marketplace. For most, magic is merely a tool, a mundane part of everyday life. For some, however, magic is an art, and they've devoted their lives to its practice. These are the wizards. Banded together into magical guilds, they apply their skills in search of fame and fortune. Many such Guilds dot the landscape of Fiore. But there is a certain Guild in a certain town that soars high above the rest, one from which countless legends are born. A Guild that will no doubt continue to create legends well into the future. Its name. . . is Fairytail
One a particularly snowy day, a baby's desperate cry for warmth can be heard throughout the silent city of Magnolia. The source of the crying is located on the front steps of the Fairytail Guild Hall where the Fairytail master, Makarov along with Mira and Laxus Dreyer are the only ones who remained along with their six-month year-old girl, Violet Dreyer who was happily playing with her toys on the floor. Mira, confused on the crying opened the door to see a crying baby boy with only blankets around his body for protection. Taking pity, Mira brought the baby boy into the guild hall and walked towards Makarov and Laxus. Annoyed by the newcomer's cries, Violet stuck her fingers in her ears " No!" she shouted, just learning how to speak. The baby boy looked a couple of months older then Violet as Mira held the baby for Makarov and Laxus to inspect " now who would leave a baby out in this weather I wonder?" Makarov pondered out loud as he looked closely at the baby. Due to the blankets, all that identifiable is his purple eyes " and no one was out there?" Laxus asked Mira. His wife shook her head" not a soul was even stirring and due to the fact it only just started snowing I didn't see any footprints.". Makarov's eyes softened as he continued to look at the helpless lad" get him some clothes and a bottle quick Mira". The S class wizard nodded to hastily followed Makarov's orders. Soon, the baby boy was contently sucking on a bottle while Mira removed the blankets from his body that were his only form of protection towards the cold. When she did, she found something strange. All over the baby's body were strange purple tribal-like markings. Mira didn't know why but looking at these markings made feel uneasy, almost scared" Master? Laxus?" she called, unsure what to make of it. Both men hurried over and looked over the baby's markings, puzzled looks on their faces " who puts tattoos on a baby?" Laxus asked. Makarov had a strange look on his face it can't be! I didn't think it would reemerge! Why now, after all this time?! Laxus noticed the look on his grandfather's face" what's that look for?" Makarov sighed" I know what these markings are. They are the Seal of Anubis"
Laxus and Mira looked at each other" the Seal of Anubis?' they asked each other. Makarov nodded" long ago, before the time of Zeref, there was another wizard, said to have been just as if not more powerful than The Black Wizard. His name was Anubis. A man of unspeakable power and cruelty, it's said that he had a massive empire, one to have nearly encompassed the whole world in search of immortality. However, death would eventually reach Anubis but as a last resort, he cast one of the most forbidden spells, the Generation Shift..Due to this, when he died, he cursed his own bloodline. Once every century until he ran out of descendants, a baby from his bloodline would bear the marks we now see before us. These marks will give the child immense magic power but at a cost. The more the boy matures, the more his powers will, until it becomes too much for the body to handle and he explodes with the destructive force to wipe out half the country. "Mira and Laxus looked at the happily cooing baby " so this is like a ticking time bomb?" Laxus asked as though he didn't believe it. Makarov nodded sadly" and that's the fate that would be best for the boy. At worst, Dark Guilds would capture him and use him to bring forth Anubis once again. If that were to happen, no one would survive". Mira covered her mouth as Laxus frowned" so what do we do?" Makarov reached for the baby" there's only one thing to do, I'm afraid. We must destroy the child, it's what's best for all of us, including him" Mira shielded him away on instinct" you can't! He's just a baby!' Makarov sighed" Mira, this has to be done. For the sake of everyone". Mira walked away" there has to be another way though!" Makarov had a look of regret but said firmly" hand the child over Mira. I won't tell you again. I'll make sure he doesn't feel it". Laxus stood up" sorry gramps but I'm gonna have to stop you. I agree with Mira on this one, just because something may happen doesn't mean you can just kill the baby". Makarov sighed" then what do you propose we do?!" Mira spoke up" me and Laxus can raise this little guy. Maybe if we raise it and teach him how to control his powers, nothing will happen". Makarov thought, he didn't want to harm the child himself" it's risky. You two are playing with fire."
Mira shrugged" we're Fairytail, taking dangerous risks is what we do" Laxus nodded" don't worry Gramps, we got this". Makarov frowned, he didn't really like this plan but every child deserved a chance at life" if you think it will help, try it" Both Laxus and Mira smiled at their new son" what should we call him?" Laxus asked. " Smelly!" Violet said, wrinkling her nose. The adults laughed while Mira thought" how about Ragnar?". Laxus nodded" I like that name". Mira set Ragnar down who crawled to Violet and reached for her toys. Violet rudely shoved his hand away much to Ragnar's annoyance who tried again. Violet's response to this was to shriek angrily" my toys!" " Let me play!" Ragnar retorted; the first time he had spoken" No!" " Violet, share your toys sweetie" Mira said. Begrudgingly Violet let her new brother touch her toys and soon the two were happily playing together. Makarov watched Ragnar with a worried look still, what does this mean for Fairytail?