Wendy was incredible. The way she immediately reacted to anyone in pain or danger. She was a truly benevolent soul. Zeref thought about his and Layla Heartfilia's past. The plan to bring the dragonslayers from different times using Eclipse was a long thought out strategy. His hatred for Acnologia smothered him. He wanted to apologize for all that he had caused through his actions. However, when he had brought it up to her, she simply smiled and told him not to worry. The way she saw it, if he hadn't brought her to the past she never would have joined Fairy Tail.

Wendy was talking with the young girl apart from everyone. Zeref didn't know where the urge to talk to the Master came from but he had to get something off her chest. He managed to pull her away from everybody as much as it seemed to irritate her.

"What is the meaning of this Zeref?" Zeref took a deep breath. Why was he so nervous about this? He never sought the approval of anyone but Mavis in his life.

"What was that about before?" Erza just stared confused.

"I'm sorry, I am not following you."

"You just completely brushed me off before. "

"Seriously Zeref, what are you talking about?" Zeref could feel himself getting frustrated. His anger was beginning to peak and his dark aura was starting to release itself.

"Do what you want?" "Do you really not think of me as a useful ally?" "I mean I could have said I'm going back and you probably wouldn't have cared!" Zeref was out of breath and shaking from anger. He expected Erza to either get angry back or get nervous that he would attack her. Instead, she laughed. She really freakin laughed. This did not help his escalating anger. "What is so funny?" Erza held up her finger asking to give her a minute. When she finally regained her composure, she cleared her throat.

"Im sorry, I just found it amusing that you actually cared what I thought." "Anyway you misunderstood me completely." "I told you to do whatever you want, not as a dismissal of you from the team, but because I trust your judgement." "Your tactical prowess is on par with Mavis'" "I expected anything you came up with would be beneficial to all of us." She punched him in the chest playfully. "Don't be so sensitive buddy."

Zeref felt foolish. Of course Erza wouldn't blatantly dismiss him. She wasn't that kind of person. He laughed to himself a little bit and headed over to where Wendy seemed to have made some progress getting the girl to open up.

"So Sigilia, what were you doing laying in the middle of the road like that?" The girl eyed Zeref but must have deemed him trustworthy and began to speak. Her voice was quiet. There seemed to be an ache of loneliness in it as well as a timid nature.

"I was sleeping." Wendy stared at the girl slack-jawed. "What?" "I was headed into town to get food when I suddenly felt like sleeping so I curled up next to the bridge and fell asleep."

"Your heart was almost completely still." "I thought you were dead."

"Really?" Sigilia shrugged. "Well, thats a thing."

"I can't believe you can just shrug that off." Wendy sounded perplexed but Zeref could see the little smile she was trying to hide.

"Oh anyway, were about to go get some food." "Would you like to join us?" The girls eyes began to sparkle. Zeref couldn't help but chuckle. Wendy was right after him. "I guess that is a yes."

They managed to find a decent place to eat that seemed like it might be cheap. They all had their fill and were relaxing but everyones attention soon fell on the spectacle happening in the front of the diner. Natsu was being his usual self eating everyone under the table except for one person. Sigilia was right next to him giving the dragonslayer a run for his money. Bowl after bowl they both went head to head. It was almost like a sparring match between the two. The atmosphere inthe Diner was becoming intense. After a good amount of time Natsu finally crumbled. The battle was over but the girl was still going. Natsu leaned his head on Lucy's lap and groaned.

"How can such a little girl eat so much?" Lucy stroked his hair and whispered words of comfort into her Fiancee's ears. Wendy couldn't stop laughing.

"Way to go Sigi—" Wendy had looked away for only a second but when she looked back the girl was gone. "Where did she go?" Wendy headed towards the door but she was stopped by a waiter.

"Excuse me miss but you forgot the bill." Wendy took the thin slip of paper and scanned the writing. Her heart almost stopped.

"Are you kidding me?" "There is no way we had that much to eat."

"Yes well the young girl who just left ordered a substantial amount of corned beef hash to go." Wendy couldn't breathe. She brought the bill to Erza who got super pissed and Requipped into her Heaven's Wheel Armor destroying the once peaceful Diner. Zeref was sure there would be another substantial bill for that later.

They left the area around the Diner and started heading down the road. It wasn't long before in the distance they saw a small girl carrying a bunch of boxes. Actually it would be more accurate to say the multiple shadows surrounding her were carrying the boxes.

"Sigilia!" The girl stopped walking and turned to face a clearly infuriated Wendy. Wendy stomped up to the girl and put her fists on her hips. "Why would you do that?" The girl tilted her head in confusion. Her face was the picture of innocence.

"Do what?" Wendy took a deep breath before proceeding to scold the young girl. She dropped to her knees and laid her hands on her shoulders.

"Sigilia, you cant just take advantage of a person's kindness." "Why did you order so much food to go?"

"You said it was your treat and I wanted corn beef hash." Natsu began to chuckle but Wendy's piercing glare shut him up fast. "Sigilia when we said it was our treat we didn't mean you should order stuff and then leave." "Where are you going with all of this food?" Sigilia once again looked perplexed.

"It's mine, I'm gonna eat all of it!"

"Do you realize how much all of this cost!" Wendy was trying really hard to keep her cool but this girl was either void of remorse or she didn't know any better. The young girl opened her mouth to speak but closed it quickly. She cupped her hand over her ear as if she was listening to something. Luckily, Zeref heard it too.

"Wendy look out!" Sigilia jumped backwards and Zeref was able to pull Wendy out of danger just in time. The ground where she had just been standing was now split in half and dust rose from the ground shrouding them all. Zeref squinted through the dust and saw the shadow of a small girl and next to her was a young teen male standing prominently beside her. The shadows disappeared and they were left with a disembodied voice.

"So these are the famous brothers." "Natsu and Zeref Dragneel." "I have to say I am not impressed." Zeref's rage was building and he could feel Natsu's flames burning hotter the longer this kid talked. "Sigilia, what were you doing with them?"

"Hmmm?" "Oh I had no idea who they were." "All I know is they bought me corn beef hash so I like them." Gale shook his head. "What am I going to do with you?" He turned back to the group who still had a bit of trouble seeing him…or so he thought. Natsu and Zeref both unleashed a powerful blast of their power directly at him. Sigilia reacted without thinking and stepped in front of the blast. They tried to pull it back but it was too late. The blast connected but something unexpected occured. It was as if their power consumed itself and the girl was unharmed. Gale sighed. "Thanks for that." Sigilia nodded.

"Nobody hurts Gale." "Can we kill them now?"

"Not quite yet." He raised his voice so the others could hear him well. "The castle is just up this mountain." "Master Grey will be waiting for you inside." The wind began to pick up around them all clearing the dust from the area. The boy and Sigilia were surrounded by highly intense winds. Zeref still couldn't see the boys face. My name is Gale Norahara, if you wish to free Mavis, come find me. They both disappeared in one final gust of wind leaving the gang with a new burning determination. Zeref clenched his fists.

"Erza, when we get to the castle…That kid is mine."

Sorry I couldn't actually describe Gale. I actually have a friend working on the designs of the characters for the most part. Gale is another one of his creations and I just don't want to tarnish his vision. I hope you enjoyed the chapter and Sigilia's antics. Next chapter we shall reveal the final member of the Guild. DEVILS GATE