A/N: so, bit of a cliff hanger in the last chapter. I also probably should have had some kind of warning in place, something to do in the future. I'm going to try a couple different things with writing style and plot. I kinda have an idea of what the plot is but nothing's set in stone yet! Now that I'm done blabbing on to the original program.

Disclaimer: I don't own fairy tail (forgot to do this a couple times, )

Nashi's POV:

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Dark nothingness. That was all I could notice at first. Not pitch black, but hundreds of different shades of it swirling around like smoke. Then came the ringing in my ears, loud and constant. Followed by a dull, throbbing pain inching up my legs and the rest of my body. I tried to get up with no success. What happened?

Then it hit me like a ton of bricks, those men, the fight, Luna.

I frantically try prying my eyes open , hoping that the previous event was nothing more than a sick twisted nightmare, and when I opened my eyes again I would find Luna leaning on my arm.

It felt like it took forever to really open my eyes. And for my efforts I am rewarded with the simple scenery of the guild medical. Concluding that nightmarish event did occur, and that Luna was gone.

Tears leaked down my cheeks, soaking into the first bandage that blocked its path.

'You had one job Nashi,' I sniffled In hope of keeping snot from running down face. ' One request from your parents, all you had to do was keep her safe and you fucked that up! Way to go!'

" Nashi, your up! Oh thank goodness!" I try to turn my head toward MJ, but decided the pain wasn't worth it.

" hey Mary Jane! How long was I out?" Wow did I sound pathetic.

MJ smiled weakly " about five days . How are you feeling, do you need anything? Water, food? "

" they took Luna."

MJ's face crumpled, her eyes less bright and cheery. " we know" her eyes drift to the floor, her face a painting of emotion. Like the dark painting hanging at the back wall of an art gallery, the one no one wants to buy. " there was nothing we as a guild could do. Believe me, we fought hard but in the end we lost. I'm sorry Nashi." I watch to tears roll down MJ's face and I find myself hating those people more.

" there's something I can do." I say, slowly sitting up right.

" Nashi, there's nothing you can do! "

"Yes there is." I insisted with a firm tone "there's some kind of tournament being held in five months time. The guy who took her said that winning it will somehow make me qualify as a proper guardian."

"Absolutely Not!" Her tone was a split between anger and fear. " that so called tournament is nothing but a blood bath! People died in that tournament! There's a reason youth don't participate, they're deadly!"

" It's not your choice to make, it's mine." The tone within my voice came out colder then I had intended but at least the point was across. No one was going to stop me, not with my sister on the line.

" Not My Choice! Oooh we're going to have nice little chat about that later. We'll see what Grey, Levy, Gajeel, Wendy and Erza have add. "

" I'm not that worried. It's next to impossible to get them all in the same place at the same time, so a harmless threat."

" Harmless threat hu!? You can tell them that at the dinner table tomorrow after all it's just a harmless threat !"

I said that out loud!? Must've hit my head harder then I thought. And- wait did she say tomorrow!? I'm so dead.

Maybe if I slam my head back into the pillow hard enough I'll be out again. What's the medical term? Coma, unconscious,? Then again Wendy's a wizard with healing magic. I'm kinda wishing that I had kept my mouth shut at this point. Because five months of intense training would totally go unnoticed! And Luna being back home would just be a miracle. Yeah, would have been screwed either way.

I guess now all I can do is hope that they'll understand and accept my decision. Yeah, I can see it now, and I definitely can wait for your time clock, for I'm in no hurry.

Elsewhere:

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Nine figures stood on a floating magic circle. All dressed in high status clothing, all faces covered by shadows.

" so the youngest Dragneel has been apprehended?" One of the nine figures inquired. The tone of the voice was smooth and feminine.

" the child has been taken care of. The first phase of our plan has been completed. " another answered his tone ringing with satisfaction.

" that's reassuring to hear." The first voice replied.

" yes, that is excellent that things are starting out smoothly. However that is no reason to lose guard. If any of this goes wrong, word gets out about what we're doing-"

" we could all lose our seats on this counsel ..."

Eerie Silence cut through the room, for all nine figures knew very well that it wasn't just their jobs at stake but lives as well.

" Then I Suppose we'll have to cautious moving forward."

Back in Magnolia

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Wind whistled against the warrior's heavy metal armour, and gently brushed her scarlet hair away from her face. A soft *clanking* sound made from each step the woman took. Curious citizens eyed the powerful Mage, and brave children would run over to her in hopes of of getting a pat on the head. But Erza Scarlet's mind was focused on another mission. 'I leave for two weeks.' She thought to her herself. 'Two weeks and it all goes to hell!'

A/N: sorry, short chapter! I write again soon, sometime this week. I'm really excited for the next couple chapters, mainly because the stories going to begin picking up.

Until next time, thanks for reading!