Chapter 1

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Pushing Through The Limits!

Ryūchi Island, Woodland Forest

Ryūchi Island, at first glance it looks just like your average island. That is if you decide to ignore all the creatures that roam around here. For now this place is my new home. Sure there's no internet, no TV, or any sign of civilization but hey you take any hospitality you can get. I guess that is to be expected when the only inhabitant other than the animals and monsters that live here is a giant snake. Who just so happens to literally be a god. But I guess isolation is par for the course when you are the goddess of poison and purity.

I'm currently resting in the middle of a large clearing located in a forest on the east of Ryūchi Island. Surrounded by plenty of small trees and bushes. The area is silent with only the sounds of the wind blowing against the bright green grass. A perfect place for me to relax.

I'm glad that the god turned out to be nice. I can only imagine what it would be like if I was with an evil god. Actually on second thought... I don't want to think about it. I was shocked when Getsumei allowed me to stay with her but I was really thankful that she did. If I thought that was shocking then what I soon learned the day after was like the atomic bomb was dropped on me. Why? Well that's because I discovered why Earthland sounded familiar. It started when Gestumei told me what the date was from a calendar she had -I guess even a goddess needs to keep track of time- , March 2nd, X780 but the real kicker was when I saw a map of Earthland. I really have no idea as to where she got this stuff but hey I'm not going to complain about what could be useful. One country stood out among the rest, Fiore. Now there was no longer any doubt of where I am. It's the world of Fairy Tail.

Fairy Tail...

An anime I used to watch back when I was in middle school. A show about a world full of magic, adventure, and plenty of danger to go along with it. Now you would most likely be expecting me to list off all the guys that will begin whatever evil plans they have and listen to me say something like, "Hey! Maybe I can go start changing canon for the better and save everyone with my knowledge!". However there's one little problem with that. I DON'T REMEMBER JACK SHIT ABOUT IT! Basically all I do remember is that I can at least identify the two main characters as Natsu Dragneel and Lucy Heartfilia. I know there's a lot more but the details are a different story! I stopped watching around the time I was just starting to go to high school and put more focus on my studies and music. Don't get me wrong, I like anime but music has always been a passion of mine since I was like 3! Ok, I'm going off tangent here. The point is that any important information about the plot has been forgotten over the years.

A few days after I found out where I am. Getsumei surprised me once again with what I can only call it an offer of a lifetime. That was to teach me magic, one she calls Poison God Slayer Magic. I think I remember there are some characters who had it later on in the show but I'm not even going to bother with that. In my opinion, knowing too much can get you just as much trouble as knowing too little.

I sigh. "I wonder what Gestumei's first instruction will be? Can I even I use magic?" I sigh once again before I get up and stretch my arms out. "Well I won't get any answers now so I guess I'll just have to wait until tomorrow and see for myself" I said.

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The next day Ryūchi Island, Woodland Forest Clearing

"Alright Elias, today we are going to begin your training" she says.

"Really?! So what are we going to do?!" I beamed. I couldn't deny that the prospect of learning magic was really exciting! Especially one that could be used to slay gods!

From the look on her face, which was a snake's equivalent of an amused grin. I must have looked like a little kid in a candy store. A most impressive feat when you consider that, while I may actually BE a kid, I was about as far away from a candy store as you could get at that point.

"First thing we have to do is build your body up. Everyday starting now I want you to do 30 pushups and 10 laps around this entire clearing" she told me. Naturally I wasn't so understanding of her demands.

"Wait a minute! You're just gonna have me run around doing laps?! But what about the magic!" Besides has she seen how huge this clearing is?! It must be the size of a football field!

"That will have to wait. As I said right now we need to focus on building up your body so it can withstand my magic. Once we've done that then we can focus on unlocking your magic. Remember the cup I gave you this morning"

I nodded before saying "How can I forget?! That stuff tasted awful! What was it?"

"It was my venom." she said. My face paled and then I scowled in disgust.

"Gross! Are you trying to kill me?!" I shouted. Really! Who serves someone a cup of poison in the morning!?

"You may not like it but it is essential for your training. You will be learning to use Poison God Slayer Magic. Before you can even hope to learn how to use it you must build a resistance to poison first. Wouldn't your power be useless if you become ill every time you wielded it? Besides the potency has been diluted so it won't kill you" she lectures me sternly. Its not like she's wrong. It would be useless if I can't use my own magic without getting sick.

I sighed. "Alright I'll do it. So how long will I have to do this?"

"Hmmm... I believe sometime in eight months or maybe a year" she says.

"What!? That long!? Why!?" Really?! I will have to do this for a year!?

"I already told you why! Now shut up and start your training! After a month I want you to add 5 more to your pushups and laps!" she hissed angrily at me.

I cringed in fear and take a step back. "Ok, ok, I'll do it! It still sucks though" I then take a breath and lay on the ground to begin the pushups.

Little did I know, that this would only be the beginning of what I would later describe as the most grueling experience I ever had in my entire life.

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One year later

Damn, this past year has been such a pain in the ass! Exercise was never really my strong suit and on top of that I had to drink poison too! My body was aching all over and my stomach felt like it was digesting salt! It got even worse as time passed since she upped the toxicity of the poison along with the number of other exorcises like punching the trees or kicking the air.

But as much as I disliked it, I was grateful for Mei's teachings since it is for my own good. Over the past year I have come to rely on her. After all, she took me in when I was lost and now she was teaching me her magic. Speaking of magic, I can't wait to finally unlock mine! I hope I can start soon because I am going to need it. 'Alright I got to finish this up. The sooner I can get this done I can finally get some much needed rest' I thought to myself as I start my usual exercises once again.

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Three hours later Ryūchi Island, Getsumei's Cave

It was late and I had just finished my exercises when I threw myself on the ground. "Oh man! I'm soooo sooorrrre!" I exclaimed as I lay face down on the ground. I'm pretty sure normal people don't have to put up with this kind of shit!

Getsumei rolls her eyes. "Oh quit being so overdramatic, Eli. Your body has gotten much stronger compared to last year. Now you are ready to take the next step" she said.

I know she's right but come on!

I lift my head up and shoot her a glare. "Oh I'm sorry am I being overdramatic? Then I guess going beyond my limits is just a natural part of the course right?" I sarcastically reply. She might act polite most of the time but I know that when it comes to training it's when I know that it's goodbye to the goddess and time for me to say hello to the demon.

She continues on as if I hadn't spoken, "Now that you have built up your body we can now focus on unlocking your magic"

I stand up elated at the news. "So you're saying I'm finally gonna use magic!?"

She then laughs before she stares at me with an amused grin. "Honestly, I find it hard to believe that you were the same boy who was so shy and quiet a year ago"

I feel my face blushing in embarrassment before I shake my head and said, "Shut up Mei!"

She starts laughing again much to my annoyance. So I lay on the ground facing away to sleep. However I couldn't stop my face from twitching into a smile as I fell asleep.

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It was the next day that I finally began to learn how to use magic. Apparently magic comes from something known as Ethernano particles that exist in the air and the absorbed amount differs from one user to another, despite it being a renewable energy. Every Mage has a "container" inside their body that determines the limits of their Magic Power. If the case becomes empty, Ethernano will come from the atmosphere and enters the Mage's body and after a while, their Magic Power is restored. Also what is more important than transforming one's Magic Power is actually the strength of their feelings and emotions, which affects the control over Magic. Once I have absorbed the Ethernano into my body my Magic Power becomes bonded into my body and the I can find other ways to restore it just by eating and resting. Meaning I would no longer have to rely on meditation as a way of regenerating my Magic Power. According to Getsumei, I had a small container and the best way for me to increase it was through meditation. It was hard at first but I had eventually learned how to use my magic. The next step was to fight with it.

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Six months later Ryūchi Island, The West Forest

The forest on the west of Ryūchi Island was larger and had even more trees than the eastern part of the island. It was here that the monsters known as Vulcans roam. Mei sent me here so that I can gain some experience in fighting.

Right now I'm currently facing a Gorian, or Forest Vulcan. I sidestep to my left to avoid a punch from the big guy and observe my opponent.

What stands before me is a big ape-like creature with green fur, long ass chin and head, pupil-less eyes, -very creepy by the way- and are those hearts on his arm?

The big guy laughs. "What's the matter short stuff? Too much of a chicken to fight!" He swings at me again and I jump back.

"Nope, I just have an aversion to dying! I would like to keep living thank you very much!" I say as I do a roundhouse kick to his face.

He stumbled back with his hands on his face before glaring back at me. "Ok that's it I'm done playing!" He starts charging at me.

I wait for him to get close then I get ready. "Poison God's Toxic Fang!" My fist is then covered in a black and dark purple gas and hits the monkey right in the chest.

"Aaaahhhh!" He screams. "That hurt you little maggot!" he then throws me off.

"Oomf! Ow, that's going to leave a mark." I say as I lean on a tree.

"Haaaahhh!" 'Ok he's charging again just got to get another hit in!'

I rolled forward as he jumps towards my previous position.

"Poison God's Toxic Spear!" I kick his back sending him flying through the tree.

"Uuuuuhhhhh, I'm feeling a little woozy." He said. I then smirked. 'Perfect'

"And now for the finisher" I take a huge breath then release my breath attack. "Poison God's Bellow!" A torrent of poison gas shoots out of my mouth and hits the stupid ape dead on.

When the dust clears I see the Gorian on the ground unconscious.

"I did it!" I yelled. Man that fight was tough but somehow I managed to pull through!

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Ever since then I would go into the west forest to fight any Gorians I came across from time to time. I might not be a great mage like those from Fairy Tail yet but it's better than nothing. And so the last two years have went off without much trouble. Now it's time...

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Two years later Ryūchi Island, Getsumei's Cave

"Do you have everything you need?" Mei asks me.

"Yes"

"All of your books?"

"Yes"

"All of your clothes?"

"Yes everything is in there" I say as close my bag.

"I will drop you off at the nearest town in Fiore. From then on you will be on your own. Remember to meditate every now and then. Don't slack off on your training" she tells me.

I nod my head before I sigh. "It's hard to believe that I've been here for over three years. In a way I've changed so much. I learned some new things and now I'm off to this brave new world. I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you. So I just wanted to say thanks for everything, Getsumei" I tell her sincerely. I can feel some tears in my eyes and Mei isn't doing any better.

"I know you don't believe it but I think you will do great things Eli. No matter what happens, never forget how proud I am of you" she said.

"Take care of yourself, Mei" I say to her as best as I could through my tears.

"You as well Eli" she said. Then I am consumed by a light and off to begin my adventure. But no matter where I go I will always remember where I came from.

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Author's Note: Hey it's your friendly rookie author, Zephyr47! Man writing this chapter was a real challenge. One thing I wanted to point out is the little fight scene I wrote. I have a feeling that action scenes aren't going to be my strong suit so I would appreciate if any of you readers can offer your thoughts on what I can do improve. I also wanted to give my thanks to Eternal Escapist. He has helped me greatly with his suggestions. He currently has a story called "A Dragon's Tail - Life as a Fairy Tail wizard". It's a great story that I think you readers should go check out! I hope you've enjoyed my latest chapter!