A/N: Yo! Me again, well I was trying to work on To Become Master when all these ideas began pumping into my head, and I really want to get to chapter 6 quickly, I'll tell you why in the ending A/N, but anywho.

This chapter, the introduction of Haku as promised, because no one made any suggestions for Her name I went for Byakku, so thanks very much, and there's also a surprise introduction by someone else XD. I really needed to fill out a scene 6, so I thought I'd give him a small debut as well!

Anyway, answering some of the new reviews

ArashiRendan23 - It was thanks to you that I sat down and thought of more magics for Zabuza, you make not like the new one displayed in this chapter, but I really liked the outsome of it, very touching.

bakapervet & B0o0o - You both skipped Natsu's quest? Well that tells me something, I didn't no whether people would like it that i skip Natsu's quest as he is the tied for second centric character with Sasuke after Naruto. But now I know, so thanks for letting me know, I won't go into as much detail as next time, but Naruto and Sasuke will have more roles in their quests

sephirotx - Thanks :) Sasuke may seem a bit OOC now, but his character will be developed, we will learn why he hates Fairy Tail so much, that I'm still trying to figure out. I want it to have to do something with Itachi. And I'm REALLY trying to get new ideas for ACFI, but I'm having no luck :(

OBSERVER01 - Killer Bee? I can dig that, and Omoi and Karui would be a good duo. But definately not Yugito, no offence, but I kinda hate her, i don't see why everyone tongues her so much. I was thinking of having someone from each of the five villages, just to diversify it, so thanks for your suggestions! XD

Akira Stridder - Yeah, he's male. That's what he was in canon, that's what he'll be in my fic. I don't do the whole gender swapping pizazz, not my cup of tea really, sorry.

Gaijin Samurai - I'm glad you liked the Mistgun Naruto interaction (You too ZxZ Fic Hunter XD), it wasn't really that difficult to write, i was going to try and make Naruto and friendly terms with Laxus aswell, but that might be a problem. As for pairings, NarutoxLucy has been sprouting in my mind, but I've been writing drafts of all three of those pairings to see which one works best for me, it turns out I'm not to good at writing pairings, so I'll need a lot of work

Well that's about it for now, see you in how ever long it takes for you to read this chapter...


The halls were filled with laughter, unlike the deathly silent night before, the light of the Fairy Tail shone bright like the Morning sun.

Naruto made his way down the stairs of the S-Class level. His presence did not go unnoticed, many mages silencing to gaze at him, confused looks on their faces.

Naruto moved towards the bar, taking a seat next to the currently stripped down to his boxers Gray. Naruto flashed a quick smile to him, before turning to face Mira.

"Hey. Don't take this the wrong way, but who the hell are you?" Gray asked, everyone else seemed to nod at the question.

"Good morning Naruto, did you sleep well?" Mira chimed loudly appearing from absolutely nowhere.

This startled many of the guild members, many had never seen what he looked like. They stared intently at Naruto in awe.

"No offence, but I imagined you a lot older." Gray admitted, the other guild members nodding with his statement. "How old are you anyway?"

"18." Naruto replied, his eyes moving over to Gray.

"Really. That makes you our youngest S-Class mage. Although it's not that surprising, Erza is only one year older than you." Gray began mumbling to himself, but still loud enough for Naruto to hear him.

"You're almost naked by the way." Naruto pointed out quietly, pointing to the black haired boy's heart patterned boxers.

"Ah! What a horrible first impression!" Gray jumped up in shock, looking down at himself in shame, before running away to find clothes, shouting apologies to everyone.

Mira watched Gray's leaving form, before turning to Naruto. "So, why are you here Naruto, you never come into the guild with Disphoria?"

Naruto was about answer answer, when Makarov cut in from above, alerting everyone. "Listen up! We have a very special guest arriving today. Zabuza Momochi is coming to sign an alliance treaty with us, which then in turn is one with other members of our alliance! I want you all on your best behaviour!"

"Cana, no alcohol! Gray, no stripping! Elfman, no talk of manly things! Loke, no womanising!" He pointed to each of them specifically as he called their names.

The guild member's eyes widened, some began trembling. "The Silent Demon is coming here!" One asked quietly in a trembling voice. Zabuza was known for his quick to anger temper.

Makarov looked around at everyone, who stared at him shocked in return. His brow rose, looking at them with slight annoyance. "Well what are you waiting for, prepare yourselves!"

-Break-

Makarov's entire guild stood around him, he had never been more proud of them. They all looked so strong, their were a few missing, like Mistgun, Erza and Natsu, but most of them were here. Makarov fought back the tears in his eyes, but couldn't repress the smile of pride evident on his face.

"Get a grip, Master." Naruto whispered next to him. "Zabuza will be here any minute."

"Sorry, you're right." Makarov choked out quietly, before schooling his face into a more serious one.

"Seeing as Natsu isn't here, do you want me to quickly switch places with Laxus?" Naruto crouched down slightly to ask the man in a whisper.

"No, it's fine." Makarov reassured him. "You are an S-Class mage of Fairy Tail, a good sign of power no matter what. I have never shared this experience with you yet." The man grinned, before turning back to face the door.

Naruto smiled in return, before standing up straight, awaiting the arrival of the Silent Demon. The silence kicked in, so quiet in fact the approaching footsteps could be heard. 'He's here.' Was the guild's collective thought.

The door's opened, revealing a boy with long black hair, most of it tied back into a bun, but two large bangs hung freely to frame his face. Around his body was a dark blue Gi, white cloth lining the edges, underneath was a darker blue shirt clinging to his skin. On his legs were blue pants matching the colour of his under shirt, but much more loose covering down to his shins. Which were wrapped in bandages, going into his sandals, that tapped with every step he took.

"Haku, you're alone?" Makarov identified the boy, who looked in return to Makarov.

"No, I'm not alone." Haku smiled softly in return, his voice was a soft as ever, he stepped slightly to the left. Revealing a small pure white fur cat. A serious expression on its face, black leggings covering its legs, and a tight corset light garment covering most of it's upper body, save the naval area. With long loose sleeve coming out of it to cover its arms.

"Everyone seems to forget about the Cats." Its voice was firm and authoritative, but also feminine. "The name's Byakku by the way."

The guild waved at the small female cat, all with one thought in their mind. 'A talking cat like Happy!'

"Haku, my boy." Makarov interrupted the introductions. "When will Zabuza be arriving?"

The boy's soft smile faded, even the strong look the female cat gave off caved, she sniffled slightly, a tear dropping from her eye.

"Zabuza will not be coming." Haku answered weakly, his voice shaking. "H-He is dead, Makarov-san."

The eyes of everyone present widened. Many gasping from the shock of the revelation. Hearing about someone like Zabuza dying was not something they heard about every day.

"Zabuza died." Makarov repeated quietly. "T-Then who sent the alliance request?"

"I did." Haku answered, daring to look Makarov in the eyes. "As Guild Master of Demon Mist."

"WHAT?" A shout was heard from above, everyone turned to see Laxus sitting on the bannister, fury present on his face. He jumped from the bannister down in between Haku and Fairy Tail guild, before turning to Makarov in rage. "This is a joke, Zabuza was already less than half your age, and this guy is one year younger than me! Yet still you refuse to retire and let the new generation take over this Guild! Refusing to let me take over this Guild!" He shouted in a fury at Makarov. "Surely this is a sign your time is up!"

"No." Everyone turned to look at the one who interrupted Laxus' complaining. "I am not ready for the role of Guild Master. But I shall honour Zabuza's last request." Haku explained, staring intently at the whole guild.

"Haku, I must ask." Makarov approached the boy, looking solemnly into his eyes. "How did Zabuza die? Or better yet, how does someone of Zabuza's standing, someone far stronger than even my ace of Fairy Tail die so young?"

"He was killed." Haku eventually replied. "By a man from one of the four pillars of the Balam Alliance, Grimoire Heart. A man named Azuma."

'Grimoire Heart!' Makarov was stunned, finally some information on one of the three pillars, at the cost of one of their own strongest allies. "And how did it happen?"

Haku sighed out of sadness. "The man used some sort of Explosion magic, he could create them anywhere at will, even on the body. He challenged Zabuza simply for the thrill of fighting someone strong. And he lost, Zabuza's mist is made of water, the mist acted as a neutraliser for the explosions. Nullifying them by making the air to damp to ignite."

"So then why is Zabuza dead?" Laxus asked rudely, this guy was making no sense.

"Because the man is a coward!" Haku's voice rose in anger, something Makarov even doubted the boy possessed. "He pulled a very cowardly stunt to kill Zabuza!"

-Flashback-Break-

"You lose, now leave my guild in peace." Zabuza stared the man down, he was completely unscathed, the same could not be said for his opponent, battered and cut, blood leaking down the left side of the man's face, where Zabuza had slashed at him, the man barely dodging a vertical bisecting.

"You assume that because I am down I am defeated." The man panted out, but still had returned to the stoic persona he possessed when he entered the guild, their battle now taking them far away from it. "I know your weakness Zabuza, and I shall exploit it. If I fall, I shall take your heart with me."

The man touched the nearest tree, sinking into it slowly, Zabuza rushed at him, a large knife replacing his right arm, he slashed down at the man's position, missing barely.

'What does he mean 'my heart'?' Zabuza pondered, their was no weakness to his or any heart, Haku had shown him that years ago when they first met, when Haku was still a young man recently separated from his mother. He had raised Haku into the man he became, someone Zabuza would have called a son.

Zabuza's eyes went wide in realisation. 'My heart! Haku!' He turned and raced back towards his guild. He knew Haku had followed him some way out of the Guild during the beginning of their battle, he hoped he wasn't too late.

-Break-

Zabuza crashed into Haku's location. Haku was trapped in some kind of vines sprouting from the Earth, a timer counting down fast on the front, 90 seconds remained, ticking down even now.

Zabuza rushed towards him, trying to rip the vines from Haku, whatever he tore away was replaced post-haste.

"That won't work." The stoic voice of his opponent appeared behind him. "And there's no way you can collect enough humidity to nullify that explosion in time. Say goodbye to your precious protégé." The man chuckled darkly, sinking back into the closest tree.

"You bastard!" Zabuza yelled at the vacant spot where Azuma once stood. He turned back to Haku, ripping the bandages from around his face, letting Haku glimpse his full face one last time.

Haku looked at Zabuza, tears forming in his eyes. "Zabuza-san." He sniffled. "He can not leave a certain radius or this bomb will deactivate, collect your mist and use it to locate him. When the explosion goes off it will distract him, you will have a chance to kill him. Take it."

Zabuza's face lightened up to chuckle. "Haku." He sounded surprised. "When did you grow the balls to order me around."

He moved his hand to cradle Haku's cheek, who moved into it. "I have taught you all I can, even though you only accepted three of my magic spells. Never repeat this, but sometimes I look at you like a father would a son, full of pride."

"And I see you as a father!" Haku's tears began to flow more fuller. "No one has ever cared for me as much as you have, I thought I could never fill the void my mother left. But you did!"

"I am proud of you Haku, remember that." Zabuza repeated, his smile growing only slightly bigger. "Too proud to watch you die."

His hand left Haku's cheek, the smile faded from his face, inhaling deeply, he slapped the palms of his two hands together. Building his focus, "Sealing Death Art: Protection of a Demon."

"Do not use that technique!Please!" Haku pleaded, his face full of shock and worry. The tears now freely pouring from his face.

Zabuza let out another chuckle. "What kind of Demon Mist Guild Master cries?" It seemed to stop Haku's sobbing, looking at Zabuza in confusion. "Correct, you are the one I choose to succeed me. You will make a fine Guild Master, I have been training you to be one ever since I first saw your magic." Zabuza explained, assuring Haku of his elevation in rank.

A small bubble wrapped around the bomb, blood red in colour, but transparent, the ticking timer was still visible to them both, 15 seconds.

Zabuza stepped away from Haku, a funnel like tube stretching from the bubble around the bomb followed him, before a larger bubble formed around himself.

'Sealing Death Art: Protection of a Demon. What it says on the tin, death is sealed when the technique is used. Infinite protection for one, at the cost of the life of another.' Zabuza had used this technique to escape death from his enemies, by using them as the sacrifice. But Zabuza's choice was clear now, Haku was almost stronger than him, and he had many more years ahead than him to grow.

"Haku, tell everyone in the Guild, that they are fantastic mages, and that they will live on without me, I am glad I was able to lead them. Ask them to follow you as they did me." Zabuza gave his final words, a single tear dropped from his eye. "And...go to Fairy Tail, Haku. Tell Makarov, I'm sorry, that I was too proud to accept that alliance request years ago."

ZERO.

"ZABUZA-SAAAAN!" Haku screamed. The bomb exploded, expanding the small bubble around it slightly, before firing up the tunnel and into Zabuza's bubble. There were no screams of agony, Zabuza's body was engulfed in the fires, Haku was unable to see through it.

Haku turned away as much as he could, he couldn't bear to see this. The light of the fire was visible through his closed eyes, he could only wait for the fires to die down. It took awhile, but the brightness began to fade, Haku felt the restraint of the vines loosen, allowing him freedom.

He opened his eyes, it was all gone. The bubble, the explosion, the vines. Azuma probably didn't wait around to admire his handy work, leaving to be healed as soon as it detonated. All he knew was that either Haku was dead, or Zabuza was, or they both were.

Haku looked at the ground. Zabuza's body lay there motionless, charred beyond recognition. Haku approached the remains, dropping to his knees next to it. His head dropped to place his forehead on Zabuza's chest, as if by some chance he would be able to hear a heart beat.

There was none. There was nothing Haku could do accept one thing. Sob, and mourn the loss of a father, mentor and friend.

-Flashback End-Break-

Haku's story ended. Makarov bowed his head. 'Zabuza, you died as a true Guild Master, not allowing any of your family to die.'

There was no need for Makarov to request it. His Fairy Tail mages had already followed suit, bowing their heads in respect, giving a moment of silence for Heaven's resident Demon.

Before it was interrupted by a loud scoff, everyone looked to its origin. Laxus. Who was looking down at Haku. "Zabuza died like a weakling. And you are-"

He was cut off, Haku had closed the gap in a fraction of a second, a pike made of ice covered his arm up to his hand, which was pointed across Laxus' throat. "Never insult Zabuza-san!" His voice was quiet, but filled to the brim with fury.

Everyone was alarmed at the display of speed Haku showed, they had never seen any move so fast, not even Jet.

"Was that another one of your magics?" Macao asked the boy.

His reply was a shake to the head. "It wasn't my magic."

Everyone's alarm doubled. 'That was his natural speed!'

At that very unfortunate second in time for Makarov, Natsu bounced in, loudly proclaiming that another job was well done. Happy and Lucy not far behind him. 'This can't end well.' Makarov sighed internally.

Natsu caught the mystery man with an Ice spike pointed at Laxus' throat. "Hey you!" He shouted furiously. "Why are you threatening my guild mate! Are you going to try assassinate him?" He completely got the wrong message.

Natsu jumped into the air, slamming his fists together, intending to blast this mystery guy to smithereens. "Karyū no-!"

He was cut off by a sharp kick to the face, launching into the nearby wall to the right, he crashed into the furniture against the wall, crushing it under him.

Natsu looked up to face his attacker. It was a cat, but it wasn't a cat. It was a woman, with pure white fur and a long tail. She had a slender, yet curvaceous build. Black leggings covering her legs and a corset like top on covering her upper body, but revealing her midsection. Long sleeves covering her arms.

The cat-woman glared at Natsu hard, full of anger. Before her body shrunk, down to the same size and shape as Happy.

"Whoa!" Natsu was extremely surprised, forgetting about the previous kick to the face, he darted next to her, crouching down to her level. "How did you do that?" He asked in full interest.

"Aside from my Aera magic. I have what is called Speed mode. It increases the size of my body to make me more nimble and quick, as well as more flexible." Byakku explained, before turning around and climbing up Haku to rest on his shoulder.

"Wow!" Natsu's face grew into a wide grin. He turned to Happy, who looked equally impressed. "Can you do anything like that Happy?"

"I'll try!" Happy replied ecstatically, he tensed every muscle in his body, turning from his normal blue to a deep red from strain. Teeth clenched together as he tried to focus. He finally gave up, releasing a sigh. "N'aye."

"I believe it's nay." Lucy muttered behind him.

"Everyone, let's calm down." Naruto stepped forward. He released Disphoria: Discouragement out into the guild, it was the best selection for keeping people quiet. He turned to Makarov, smiling slightly. "Please continue, Master."

Makarov nodded, before turning to Laxus. "Leave Laxus, you're only making things worse!" His tone was an ordering one, but not a harsh tone.

Laxus let out another scoff, not even trying to argue, he left for the door in earnest, barging into Haku's shoulder as he left. Naruto stepped back into the guild member's switching his focus to solely on Natsu and Happy. 'I hope they don't question why Haku has a cat like Natsu.'

Haku was the one to speak first. "I apologise for the display."

"It's alright. These things are very boring, everyone's just a little agitated." Makarov gave the young boy a large smile. "Now I've already done all the paperwork and signed it. It just needs your signature as well."

Makarov gestured towards the bar counter, where a golden sheet of paper rested. A pay lay next to it, begging to be used. Haku and Makarov approached it, Haku taking up the pen. He slowly moved towards the paper, before signing it. Once he was done he placed the pen back down, handing the paper over to Makarov.

Makarov grinned upon received the paper, he jumped onto the counter and turned t face his guild. "Fairy Tail! We've just formed a new alliance! Do you all know what this calls for!"

"PARTY!" The guild shouted in return, they scattered instantly, collecting alcohol and food.

"Will you stay for the celebrations, Guild Master Haku?" Makarov teased the boy with the name. "In fact, I demand you stay for the festivities!"

Haku looked around to the already on the way party. "Well, I am tired, and I do need a place to stay. I left the Guild in the hands of two S-Class mages, but I don't think I can leave them long."

Makarov smiled, patting him on the shoulder. "You can one of my S-class rooms on the second floor! And you can set off back to Demon Mist in a couple of days!"

-Break-

Sasuke was leaning casually against the wall. His report on the abolition of the Dark Guild Ogre Stomp had just gone through, and now he stood waiting for his next assignment.

'What's taking so long?' He wondered, growing impatient. Sasuke was never one for waiting.

The doors opened slowly, of all people to give him his next assignment, it had to be her. The long black hair, the sweet, yet fierce black eyes. A short white robe being the only thing covering her, with an yellow sash tying it together. In her hands rested the assignment briefing.

"Hello Sasuke-kun." She spoke seductively, as if she believed her charms worked on him.

"Ultear." He replied bluntly, glancing her way only momentarily to greet her.

She stepped closer to him, until they were only inches apart. She smiled sweetly, lifting a hand to touch his face gently, before tracing her fingers continuously across his cheek. "Was your last assignment difficult?" She looked upon him with compassion, and trace amounts of admiration.

"Ogre Stomp was pathetic, now what is my next assignment?" He replied quickly, he wanted to get away from this girl.

"I've been thinking Sasuke-kun." She started, moving ever closer to him, until her ample bosom was pressed against his chest slightly. "You never show any interest in me. So I'm beginning to wonder, is the way I am around you just natural, or are you placing me under Euphoria's Lust?"

"I assure you it's just natural." Sasuke placed his hand on her shoulders, pushing her away from him gently. "Because there's no way I'd make a girl like you come onto me through my own actions."

Her smile changed, from one of attraction to a more dark smirk. She chuckled briefly, before handing him his assignment. "We shall see about that one day Sasuke-kun." She finished with a wink, before walking away slowly, her hips swaying with every step.

Sasuke watched her leave, no matter what he could never understand what went through her mind. And it irritated him to no end. 'That girl... is dangerous.' He commented to himself, before turning his attention to the briefing of his next assignment.

He opened the first page, his face instantly turned to a smirk. 'Finally the orders came through.' He thought in anticipation, he had been pressing the warrant for this guild for awhile now. Finally, he could rid the world of them.

Eisenwald, a Dark Guild known for the abnormally high amount of Assassination requests undertaken. Most attributable to Eisenwald's ace, Erigor, the Shinigami, a mage who specifically undertook Assassination jobs. Finally he had the approval to take them down.

He flipped to the back page, where his initial pre-assignment report was always placed, he filled out the details. Confirming that this time he wasn't taking any of the Rune Knights. 'I'll do this one by myself.'

He flipped back to read through Eisenwald's current movements, in order to estimate their future ones. Sasuke's mind continued to think about one thing.

'Erigor. User of Wind Magic. Perhaps you will be the challenge I'm looking for.' His smirk turned serious, snapping the report shut. He began walking down the long corridor of the magic council, towards his next assignment.

'And if not, then your magic will be good practise for when I battle the real thing.' His eyes switched to their blood red nature, the three tomoe in each eye spinning madly. He had the opportunity to copy it, but had already copied Clone during the only fight when he showed it, so he couldn't copy something new for one hour, and that was when he used it. He touched his stomach, the area where the attack hit, the results were devastating, the closest he ever came to winning a fight against him was because of that attack, the numerous lacerations that went across his body, even the area around him was destroyed, and it was still one of the weaker attacks in that magics arsenal. His mind traced back, to when he shouted that attack.

Fūryū no Hōkō!

-Break-

'And so this day come to an end.' Naruto watched the setting sun. Fairy Tail still partying under what little light it gave.

From the horizon came a girl, with hair only slightly redder than the sun around her. Silver armour covering her body with a short blue skirt appearing underneath it. A large horn, decorated with ornaments rested on her shoulder, she carrying it effortlessly.

She approached him, stopping only to the left in front of him. She shifted the horn from her right shoulder to her left, her free arm now being closer to him. "Well this is a surprise." She smirked at him. "You showing your face to the guild. What's the occasion?"

"An alliance was formed between between Demon Mist and Fairy Tail." He smiled in return. Seeing the slight surprise edge onto the girl's face.

"The Silent Demon wanted an alliance, I'm surprised Zabuza even has those thoughts." She chuckled, not noticing Naruto's falling face.

"Zabuza's dead, Erza. He died protecting Haku." Her silence said it all, Naruto caught her up to speed, informing her of Zabuza's demise.

Her head bowed in silence. Her eyes filled with sadness. "It's a terrible loss. I quite liked Zabuza."

"Didn't we all." Naruto replied sadly, his own head bowing down.

A steel touch brushed against his shoulder, he looked to see Erza, her hand now rested on his shoulder, a smile set on her face, one of understanding, letting him know he'd be okay.

Naruto's own hand came up and gently rested on hers, patting it softly. He smiled in return at her, before she nodded, entering the Guild.

Naruto's head turned to watch her enter the Guild. 'Erza. There is something in your eyes, something your trying so very hard to hide. I would know, I do the same thing.'

"Excuse me." He heard to the left of him, the blond girl who was with Natsu stood there staring at him. "Are you Naruto?"

Naruto gave a quick nod in reply, before turning to stare back out into the sunset.

'Whoa!' Lucy thought flabbergasted. 'Since everyone calls Naruto and Sasuke opposites, and even their magic oppose each other, I thought they would be opposites in every way, including physical appearance. But he is just as good looking as Sasuke, his face seems more brighter with the bright blonde hair!' Lucy gazed at his facial features, how he stood calmly and stoically, but still managed to have an open aura to himself. "I'm surprised that you are so..."

"Young." Naruto finished her sentence for her, seeing that she was struggling to finish it. "Apparently you're not the only one who thinks that." He sighed.

"I-I didn't mean any offence!" Lucy stammered out, a blush steadily appearing on her face. "It's just that I've never seen you before. I've never seen you in any section of sorcerer's magazine before, either!"

"I don't really care for things like that." Naruto informed her, looking over to her as she now began fidgeting on the spot. "It's not my style."

Lucy nodded, suddenly becoming more relaxed, yet the blush intensified. "They say you fight constantly with Sasuke Uchiha from the magic council, what is he like? Loke and Hibiki's personalities, likes and dislikes were mentioned in the article. Yet they couldn't get an interview with Sasuke."

"Sasuke is very powerful, and extremely proud. There aren't many things he does like, and he hates a lot of things." Naruto informed her casually, before his eyebrow rose in understanding, a knowing smirk appearing on his face. He turned around to face her fully. "Why? Would you like me to introduce you to him?"

Lucy took a startled step back, shaking her heads and her hands stretched out in front of body wildly. "You shall do no such thing!" Her voice was loud and in a pleading tone.

Naruto laughed loudly, before putting his hands on her shoulders, calming her down. "It's alright, go back inside and enjoy the rest of the party." He smiled at her, she smiled back, but weakly, mumbling something to herself as he turned her around and sent her back into the party.

Once she had entered the Guild, Naruto turned to face the sunset once again. The girl had brought his thoughts towards Sasuke. 'Sasuke, unlike me you chose to live the life you do. One day you will see the light, whether or not you forgive Fairy Tail is out of my hands. But you will come to terms with the world. I know it.'

-Break-

Ivan Dreyar paced the hall of his grand Raven Tail guild, stroking his beard in thought. In front of him stood what the Magic Council call a Trader. A man who would capture Rogue or wandering mages and place them in captivity, selling them off to Dark Guilds at a price, a quick way to reinforce numbers.

This specific man boasted only the finest selection, shackled together and on their knees in front of Ivan, he walked up the line of them slowly, examining them.

None of them was of interest. They all seemed fearful, some even crying, he wouldn't have someone like that in his noble guild.

But then he stopped, this one was of interest. His hair was blood red and spiky, he seemed completely devoid of any emotion, in fact, he even looked uninterested in Ivan's presence.

Ivan crouched down to one knee, tilted the boy's head up. The black rings around his eyes showed a sort of instability, but his Teal eyes were just as devoid of emotion as the rest of his face.

"Tradey-chan, what can this one do?" Ivan asked, interested in the boy.

"That one used some sort of sand based magic, a very powerful one at that. In fact, the only reason he was captured was because he used himself as a distraction in order to let whatever was travelling with him escape." The man spoke with a boastful tone to his voice, trying to ensure the quality of his stock.

Ivan gave a nod, turning his attention back to the boy. He noticed a red marking underneath the boy's messy locks for a fringe, he brushed it aside, revealing a tattoo written on the left side of his forehead.

Love, tattooed on his face was the Kanji symbol for Love. Ivan's face crumpled slightly. "What's your name boy?"

He received no reply, the only acknowledgement of the question was the boy's eyes focusing in on Ivan's own.

Ivan sighed, he didn't want anyone with any connections to love in his guild, it weakened them. He stood back up straight, walking towards the Trader, placing a hand on his shoulder as he turned back to face the man's stock. The man himself jumped slightly at the touch. "Tell me Tradey-chan, how do you keep them contained, surely if their were as strong as you make them out to be, they could easily escape those shackles?"

"Ah, but these shackles are made out of a special Lacrima, called Infecter Lacrima. When it comes into direct contact of a mage, the Lacrima releases a fluid of some sorts, invisible to the naked eye, into the mage's Magic stores inside their bodies, disrupting the magic with a foreign body, it nullifies any strength drawn from them, making them as weak as a normal human." The Trader explained in detail, Infecter Lacrima was a very rare and expensive thing to come across, so he made sure to get a large quantity of it, the seller couldn't disagree, seeing as he killed him to collect it.

"Very impressive." Ivan let out a maniac chuckle, the Trader winced at the sudden increase in grip on his shoulder. "Or maybe... their not as strong as you make them out to be!"

The trader's body shrunk into a white paper Shikigami, Ivan's hand clamped around the body, before he brought it up to his mouth, biting the head off in one bite, munching on it loudly, before spitting it back out. He looked towards the group of captured mages, all except from the Love boy cowering in fear. He moved toward the shackles, snapping them with his hands like toothpicks.

The mages looked at their free hands with shock, before looking back at Ivan, who looked uninterested.

"Leave now, Raven Tail has no place for weaklings like yourself. And never speak to anyone of how a merciful Ivan Dreyar released you, or I shall kill you." The man's eyes widened, looking at the group.

They needed no second warning, they rushed upwards and towards the entrance of Raven Tail, back into the light.

Ivan turned to head back to his office, when he felt the presence of someone still in the hall. He turned to see the red haired love boy still in the room, standing slowly up to his feet, before staring at Ivan.

Ivan held the boy's stare for a while, before his eyes began to get to him. The boy refused to move in any way. "What?" Ivan eventually asked in annoyance.

"Nothing." The boy answered coldly, before turning and walking out of the guild, finally leaving Ivan alone.

Ivan shrugged his shoulders at the boys actions. "Wierdo." He muttered loudly, before turning to head back to his office, finishing the preparations for his plans were vital.

-Break-

A slightly drunken Makarov threw his arm around the younger Haku, who had barely touched any alcohol.

"You know, Haku." Makarov hiccuped loudly. "You'll have to attend the Regular meeting with us other Guild Masters now that you're part of the alliance. Terribly boring things they are." He began laughing whole heartedly, before falling off the bar counter backwards, instead of being knocked out. He went into a peaceful slumber.

"Excuse me Haku-san." He turned to see the red-haired Erza standing in front of them. "Have you seen Natsu or Gray?"

"Do you mean those two over there?" He pointed to the two young mages, facing each other off.

"You jerk!"

"You imbecile!"

"Don't be making up insults, you stripping pervert!"

"Imbecile means stupid, stupid!"

"HEY!"

They both turned shakily, Erza approaching both of them, anger evident in her eyes. "Are you two fighting again!"

The entire dispositions swapped, hugging each other around the shoulders, fake smiles placed on their faces. "N-No! We were just talking loudly, as friends do." Gray stumbled out to her.

"Aye!" Natsu reassured, performing a stance all to similar to his Blue cat, Happy.

"Good." Erza smiled cheerfully. "Because I need you two to help me on a job. It requires absolute co-operation. I won't take no for an answer."

Both of their laughs was loud and completely forced. "Now why would we ever say no to you Erza!"

"Good. We leave tomorrow, so get a good nights rest." Erza almost ordered, to which they both complied, dropping to the floor like bricks, praying for sleep to take them.

Erza smiled at the two of them, giving a quick nod, she continued on. Unaware to her Mira had been watching the entire scene.

'Oh no!' She thought worriedly. 'Erza, Gray and Natsu, together on one team. This could be the strongest team in Fairy Tail history!'


A/N: Weeeeelll! How was it? I'd really like to reach 100 reviews, I have never done it before on my fics, but hey. I won't force you. I'd give it an 8.5-9/10 in my own honest opinion, simply for the emotion in Zabuza's scene. It made it worse because I was playing Fairy Tail (Original Soundtrack vol. 2) - no. 30 Tsuioku Kanashiki Tamashii while writing it, if you haven't heard it its the song playing when Simon sacrifices himself for Erza. On that note, I wasn't sure how you'd take Zabuza's death. I might go back to go into detail of Zabuza's fight with Azuma later on when Haku battles Azuma later. But his spell, I was thinking that infinate protection must have a consequence, no?

Right! Now I can tell you why I'm in sure a hurry to get to Chapter 6. I have developed two spells for Disphoria, one will be debuting in chapter 6. It is the overkill spell you guys have been waiting for from Disphoria, seriously, and if I can write it and explain it write, it leaves an opening for a fun omake or full blown arc. Should I tell you the spells' names... no, i think i'll be a tease and leave you hanging. Muahahahaha!

One more note: Pics, I have found images of Naruto's clothing, Haku's and I had to draw Sasuke's, Sasuke and Naruto will receive costume changes throughout the fic. I'll put them on my profile, a little warning, I was rushing when I was drawing Sasuke, and I don't have a scanner, but it's not bad quality or anything, trust me! :)

I'll redo Naruto and Sasuke's guild cards as well now, because I have found Fairy Tail theme songs I want you guys to associate with them! I'll also have to make a magic guide, so you know what spells do what, I'll be constantly updating the Magic guide, just so you know. And I want to add nicknames, but I can't think of any perhaps you can. So...


Name: Naruto Uzumaki
Nickname:
Age: 18
Affiliation: Fairy Tail Guild/Alliance of Light
Occupation: S-Class Mage
Likes: Makarov
Dislikes: Fairy Tail Bad Mouthers
Associating Theme song:
Fairy Tail OST1: NO.15 Creeping Shadows (Naruto), Fairy Tail OST1: NO.34 Anger Guren (Naruto/Sasuke about to fight)
Magic:

Disphoria - A lost magic, and half of the descending branch of Nirvana. Grants the User the ability to manipulate the Negative emotions of others. Can be used for either supportive on allies or against enemies. This magic holds no control over love, compassion or any other positive emotions. Considered almost illegal due to the similarities it shares with Charms magic. However, it does not cancel out after the target releases they are under it.
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Rage – Supportive, enhances the strength of the User or allies
- Pressure
– Interrogative, causes the target to feel under pressure, making them more likely to spill their secrets
- Fear
– A powerful defensive technique, targets are literally unable to look at the user from fear, can result in passing out, in rare cases death from fear
- Vulnerability
– Interrogative, causes the target to feel vulnerable, finding the user to be the only source of protection in the room and opens up to them
- Discouragement
– Removal of heightened emotions such as anxiety, anger, tense etc. Calming everything around him, if used with concentration, it can stop the movements and speech of others, making them not want to fight.

Wind Dragon Slayer - A lost magic capable of slaying Dragons. Learned from the Dragon of the wind, Cyclione. Unlike Sky Dragon Slaying, this is more offensive abilities. The attacks act like swords. Regenerate from eating the Wind.
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Fūryū no Hōkō - Wind Dragon's Roar - Breathes a long line of Wind that strikes the opponent, small blades of wind are hidden in the roar, causing lacerations along the opponents body.

Clone - The User creates solid clones from extensions of their magic being separated from their body, the User can create as many clones as the magic capacity can take, Naruto maximum clone creation in one go so far = 450. One of the secrets Naruto learned from the Magic Council
Ameliorate - A healing magic that can regenerate wounds instantly. The user can not passed its effect on to others, so the user can only heal themselves. One of the secrets Naruto learned from the Magic Council
Various smaller magics


Name: Sasuke Uchiha
Nickname:
Age: 18
Affiliation: Magic Council
Occupation: Captain of the 2nd Division of Magical Law Enforcement
Likes: Taking walks

Dislikes: Fairy Tail
Associating Theme song: Fairy Tail OST1: NO.6 Guild Darkness (Sasuke), Fairy Tail OST1: NO.34 Anger Guren (Naruto/Sasuke about to fight)
Magic:
Euphoria - A lost magic, and half of the descending branch of Nirvana. Grants the user the ability to manipulate the Positive emotions of others. Can be used for either supportive on allies or against enemies. This magic holds no control over Rage, Hate or any other Negative Emotions. Considered almost illegal due to the similarities it shares with Charms magic. However, it does not cancel out after the target releases they are under it.
Copy Wheel Eye - Considered a very rare, lost magic. Allows the user to instantly copy an opponents magic. However, this effect is temporary, only lasting for 1 hour, during that time the user also forgets how to write, so the secrets of the magic copied can not be written down. The User is able to copy even lost Dragon Slayer magic.
Thunder Make - A strong elemental creation magic, only just under the level of Lightning Dragon Slayer. The User can create lightning from their hands, this requires little time to charge, similar to other Make magic when trained to perfection
Fire Make -
A strong elemental creation magic, only just under the level of Fire Dragon Slayer. The user can create fire from their hands, this requires little time to charge, similar to other Make magic when trained to perfection
Master Hand-to-Hand comba
t - A skill, not magic. Very fast and powerful when it comes to straightforward fist fights, which becomes menacing when dealing with his Copy Wheel Magic, because he forces mages to use Magic because they can't beat him without it
Various smaller magics

Now I'll do, Haku's Zabuza's and Byakku's guild cards, so...


Name: Haku Yuki (Canon recently revealed Haku was from the Yuki Clan)
Nickname:
Age: 21
Afilliation: Demon Mist Guild/Alliance of Light

Occupation: Guild Master
Likes: Zabuza Momochi
Dislikes: Feeling Useless
Magic:
Ice Dragon Slayer - A lost dragon slaying magic. Learned from the dragon of the Frost.
- Hyōryū no Kiba - Ice spikes are formed around the limbs of the user, with very strong penetrative force.
Various smaller Magics, including three similar to Zabuza


Name: Byakku
Nickname:
Age: 6
Afilliation: Demon Mist Guild/Alliance of Light

Occupation: Mage
Likes: Haku
Dislikes: Heat
Magic:
Aera - This magic allows the user to sprout large angelic wings that give him the ability to fly and carry objects or people. But it limited to a single person. Furthermore, there is also a time limit to how long the user can fly, as its wings disappear after a period of time. These wings also can move at high speed, but this takes up magic and causes them to faint.
Speed Mode Shift - Allows Byakku to temporarily transform her body into a larger form of herself, it increases her speed and flexibility, making her more stealthy, nimble and quick


Name: Zabuza Momochi
Nickname: Silent Demon
Age: 31 (Deceased)
Afilliation: Demon Mist Guild

Occupation: Guild Master
Likes: Fighting
Dislikes: Lack of pass times
Magic:
Beheader - Enables the user to tranform their limbs into large steel cleavers, the steal is reinforced and cuts through everything easily. The magic doubles as a healing magic, as when opponents are mowed down, the swords absorb blood and iron, speeding the user's own Mitosis levels. The User must be extremely strong physically to even lift the swords.
Muted Body - The User's body is completely silenced, even external sounds they make such as stepping on twigs are muted out. An expert infiltration technique deemed illegal to teach from the year 780 onwards.
Wandering Fog - A dense thick mist, makes the target become lost, leavng them open to attack from the User. Complete mastery of the spell enables the fog to travel with the User
Sealing Death Art: Protection of a Demon - A powerful spell that ensures the death of at least one person, whether it be the user or a sacrifice. It provides infinate protection from death itself for the duration that the spell is active.
Various smaller magics


Well, that's about it. Next chapter, I will try to make more Sasuke centric, so sorry if you're not a huge fan, but come on! he's taking down a dark guild by himself. Their will be snippets of Naruto as well, and we will see the end of the Lullaby Arc, but it was really boring, so I don't want to rewrite it.

Til Next Time,

Rinne-Kami, Out!