Hey guys I am back with my longest chapter till now.
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Chapter 2: How fast time goes
Year X791
In the flower blooming capital of Fiore Crocus it was yet again time for one of the meetings held by the Magic Council. In the last few years after the events at Tenrou Island, the Wizard Saints were asked to help fight the increasing number of incidents involving Zeref. Inside the meeting room were 7 people with the other 3 seats empty because there weren't any people with the requirements to be one of the members of the Wizard Saints . Though this only applied for 2 of the seats, in the last few years the magic council found a man with the qualities to be one of the saints and even then he only came once to their meeting and it ended in devastation.
"Looks like the idiot won't be joining us in this meeting too." the tallest cloaked figure sighed. "Why was he even made a saint, what was Guran Doma thinking when he asked him to join? He is uncontrollable." he grumbled, angry with their newest member.
"Hey, he can be wild, but he has all the criteria to be a saint and Guran approve him because Phoenix destroyed many dark guilds in the past few years and even released the people of the kingdom of Seven from the evil clutches of their king, and now Fiore is in peace with their kingdom." Jura Nekis protested.
"But as always he's acting like a child when he knows how important these meetings are, but I got to say he's a really powerful mage and when we give him a job, he always finishes it quickly." The old woman sitting next to the cloaked man added.
"Yeah, but the destruction after each mission is enormous!" The tall man groused. "How can someone destroy half of a town when his mission was just to gather information?" the tall cloaked man rubbed the bridge of his nose in annoyance.
Everyone nodded at his comment and Jura couldn't help but smile as he remembered how Phoenix resembled the people from Fairy Tail that he met while they were on the mission to defeat Oracion Sies. It was a nice memory, but his mood changed when he remembered that they were not in this world anymore or so he thought.
"Anyway back to the business at hand. There has been some activity from his side, few towns were destroyed in seconds and the casualties in every town are 100%." Another cloaked man said, that simple piece of information wiped out any trace of humor the group had, all of them adopting serious looks.
Everyone was silent until a woman's voice broke it. "Zeref returned from out of nowhere few days after the accident on Tenrou Island 7 years ago and the only information we got was from the Head of the 6th division Doranbolt, that Zeref was hiding in Tenrou Island, but Fairy Tail didn't know about him being there."
"Who cares about Fairy Tail!" the tall cloaked man exclaimed. " Thе last seven years has turned this guild into trash after losing their strongest members." The man's comment slowly ate away at Jura's restraint, not liking how one of their members would badmouth Fairy Tail as he considered them his close friends and allies to Lamia scale, and even if they have lost their powerful members they wouldn't think twice of throwing themselves to help Lamia scale.
"Enough!" The unknown person commanded. All the mages in the room turned their attention to the entrance and saw Guran Doma standing at the door holding documents in his right hand and his staff in the other. "I have some news for you. It's been decided when the Grand Magic tournament will be held and like every year you have VIP tickets for anyone who wants to watch… also there has been some strange magical activities in the waters where Tenrou Island was last seen." Guran Doma finished before leaving the tickets on the table and leaving the room.
The Old man sitting beside Jura spoke. "Well Jura, because you stood up again for Phoenix, you're going to go find him and tell him about the meeting."
Jura could only sigh at the old man's comment. "Fine, I will be going then." Jura replied and with that said he left the room and started going to the train station to take the train to his destination. "Maybe this time I'll find who he really is." he thought idly.
It had been whole day since Jura left the capital and he was near his destination, the port town of Hargeon. Phoenix was always there at this time of the year and he had told him for some unknown reason where he could be found. This confused Jura, thinking why he would tell him where he was and if Phoenix knew him before he joined the Saints. His thought were interrupted with the train reaching its destination and within few hours of looking for Phoenix, Jura finally found him sitting near a cliff relaxing.
"Ahem." Jura said which caused the hooded man to turn his head and smile at Jura.
"Jura, it's good to see you again. What brings you here this time of year?" Phoenix asked curiously.
"It's good to see you too, Phoenix." Jura deadpanned. "I was sent to tell you what we discussed from our latest meeting… and would it kill you if you'd come to our meetings?" Jura asked annoyed with the hooded man.
At this question the young man groaned. "But those meetings are so boring and the other Saints are just creepy."
Jura sighed at his stupid reply, but he continued. "Like last time, we talked about Zeref." At the mention of the Dark mage the young man's body stiffened, but Jura continued. "We also got the date for this year's Grand Magic Tournament and Guran told us about some magical activity around the location of Tenrou Island."
When Jura mentioned the strange magical activity around the location of Tenrou Island Phoenix interjected. "So it has already started, they will be back really soon."
Jura looked at Phoenix and asked him the questions he wanted to ask for a long time. "What are you talking about and who are they? But the most important question is… isn't it about time you tell me who you really are?"
Phoenix sighed. "Maybe it's time to tell you who I really am, but promise me you won't tell anyone as they'll soon find out anyway." After he finished he removed the hood revealing his face and true identity.
Jura was speechless when he saw his face. It was a man around his mid-twenties with eyes like a predator's and Pink hair, Phoenix real identity was Natsu Dragneel. "How is that possible, I thought you were with them in the island? This doesn't make any sense." He asked with his confusion apparent in his voice.
"It's a long story my friend so you better take a sit." Jura nodded and sat in front of Natsu, who started telling him the whole story. "You should know that the magical activity where Tenrou Island was will grow, so you better investigate and you might find something interesting. If you want help, talk to Tenma they'd gladly help." Natsu stood up and stretched his arms and exhaled. "Ahh… it's been a long time since I talked with someone for so long, I'll be going now. I have a meeting with a beautiful lady who's waiting for me. See ya soon Jura and next time I promise I will come to the meeting." Natsu left the cliff and slowly vanished from Jura's sight.
Jura on the other hand remained, digesting the information he just heard, but he knew he would keep his secret a secret until Phoenix or Natsu chooses to reveal himself.
In the nearby forest around Hargeon, 3 familiar people from the independent guild Crime Sorcière made camp somewhere in the forest. Jellal just came back with more firewood to start the fire, Meredy had brought water from the nearby river, and it was time for Ultear to cook something, but there was a problem. No one had a match to start the fire which is quite ironic for three powerful mages as none of them could start a fire without destroying half of the forest.
"Does anyone have something to start the fire?" Ultear asked before someone appeared behind her, grabbing her by the waist.
"I have…" The stranger whispered causing her to scream and send her crystal ball right into the stranger's face, sending him flying into one of the trees.
"Um… Ultear, you know who you just sent flying right?" Meredy asked looking at the flustered woman.
"Yeah, I know, I just wish he'd stop scaring me like this." Ultear complained before they went to see what happened to him and found him sitting at the base of a tree while playing with the crystal ball.
"Natsu, would you stop doing that!" Ultear demanded while blushing fiercely as Natsu simply stood up and hugged her and she hugged him in return.
"What will you offer me to stop?" Natsu whispered in her ear sending shivers down her spine.
Ultear replied with a question of her own while sporting a seductive look on her beautiful features. "What do you want?"
"How about a kiss." Natsu whispered while looking at her eyes.
He didn't need her permission as he quickly locked lips with her, immediately asking for access by nipping on her lower lip which she granted immediately. The moment she felt his tongue touch hers a battle for dominance began, but they soon had to pull back from the stupid need for oxygen.
After resting for a moment they started getting ready for round two. "Get a room you two!" Jellal yelled gaining their attention to see that they weren't alone.
When Ultear saw Jellal and Meredy her face lit up like a Christmas tree while Natsu simply retorted. "Sorry to say this, but we're in the middle of the forest and there are no rooms here." Jellal rolled his eyes at the comment knowing that there's no winning the argument.
Later everyone was around the campfire with Ultear sitting on Natsu's lap. Something she loved to do when he was around, Jellal sitting opposite them with Meredy sitting on Natsu's left. "So what information you have for us this time?" Jellal asked a little curious.
"It looks like a few more towns were destroyed by Zeref." Natsu said simply causing everyone around the fire to pause when they heard Zeref's name. "Also the date for this year's Magic tournament has been decided."
Ultear looked at Natsu questioningly. "Did you forget we're an independent guild and we can't go near it to investigate?" but Natsu just smiled at her.
"But this year we can get the help of some old friends who will soon be back from their slumber." Natsu explained.
Jellal immediately understood what he was talking about. "So you're saying Tenrou Island will reappear soon, but how will we be able to ask them to help us?" he asked.
Natsu simply smirked and said. "I am 100% sure that they'll join this year's tournament. They'll want to bring Fairy Tail back to the top and I also happen to know where some of my old friends will train, but unfortunately they won't get much time to train. This is where you guys come in, because with your power Ul they can unlock their second container."
Before Ultear would've blasted anyone for calling her Ul, but now she started liking it because it was coming from the lips of the man she loved. "I see it's a really good idea and if someone had told me 7 years ago that you'll become such a smart guy, I would have laughed at their faces." Ultear remarked which made Jellal and Meredy laugh.
"What! You thought I was stupid back then?" Natsu asked hurt from her statement and began pouting at Ultear, something he knows she couldn't resist.
"Sorry… what should I do so you could forgive me?" Ultear cooed as Natsu stops pouting and started grinning.
"You can give me a kiss…" Natsu began. "…Or something more." He added causing her to blush wildly remembering the last time they went that far.
"Let's do the first… for now." Ultear replied as they started kissing again.
"Umm… hate to repeat myself, but get a room or go some other place." Jellal said a bit flustered while looking at the couple making out.
Natsu separated his lips from Ultear's and said with a smirk. "What is it Jellal, getting a little bit flustered? Oh, I forgot to tell you one of the people you're going to meet is your love. Will you be able to tell her you love her this time or maybe you'll chicken out?" Everyone around the fire could clearly see a vein popping on Jellal's face and the ominous aura coming out of him. Natsu immediately knew he struck a nerve and looked at Ultear.
Ultear smiled and gave him a suggestion. "You better run."
"Dragneel come here, I want to talk to you." Natsu knew the owner of that ominous voice and started running away as Jellal started chasing and shooting magical orbs at him.
Ultear went and sat next to Meredy watching the scene before them. "Who do you think will fall first from exhaustion?" Meredy asked.
"Maybe Jellal, look at how recklessly he's using his magic, but if even one of his orb hits Natsu he'll be down for the count." Ultear replied as they continue to watch Natsu running for his life and Jellal chasing him for over an hour until Jellal fell to the ground from exhaustion and Natsu did the same unable to see the last orb coming from behind.
"What do you know it's a tie." Ultear remarked and Meredy just nodded.
Several hours later Natsu woke up and found that Ultear was sleeping peacefully next to him. He got up carefully trying not to wake her up, he then saw Jellal sleeping and a smirk appeared on Natsu's face. A few minutes later he saw Meredy woke up. "Meredy." He called the young woman. "I have to leave early because I still have work to do, please tell Ultear I love her and give her this when she wakes up." Meredy nodded as he left afterwards.
When Ultear woke up she saw it was already morning as she looked around to find no signs of Natsu, it made her feel sad that he left without telling her. She walked towards Meredy who greeted her as she did the same; it was then when Meredy remembered what Natsu asked her to do. "Ultear, Natsu said he was sorry that he had to leave without telling you and he said he loves you."
"Thanks for telling me Meredy." Ultear thanked the young woman.
Meredy almost forgot Natsu's present that she quickly took form her pocket. "Oh, I almost forgot Natsu gave me this and said to give it to you."
Ultear took the box, opening it to find a letter and read it out loud. "Dear Ul I am really sorry that I had to leave without telling you, but look inside the box." she looked in the box and saw a necklace with a dragon wing trinket and a ruby at its center. She admired the necklace for a little while before continuing with the letter "I hope you like, it was really hard to find. Happy 1 year anniversary my precious angel , love you!" Ultear was really happy that Natsu remembered their anniversary and read the last part of the letter. "P.S. look at Jellal when he wakes up, I have prepared little show for you and Meredy."
She heard a groan coming from Jellal as he wakes up and walked towards them. He noticed them trying to contain their laugher which pretty much failed. "What, what are you two laughing at?" he demanded and minutes later they burst out laughing.
"Just look at your face." Ultear said between laughs while handing her mirror to Jellal allowing him to see what they consider funny.
"Nice make up, you have a date today?" Meredy teased.
Jellal immediately knew who did this as he shook in rage while screaming his name. "Dragneel!"
Even from far away, Natsu heard the angry scream and smirked as he continues walking.
So guys that was chapter 2 hope you like it also the next chapter the Fairy tail members will finally return and you will see what will happen with our favourite Dragon slayer's clone and don't forget to review I really want to see what you think about my story till now.
