Okay chapter 7 is here, I started this late on Thursday so yeah. I think I might make this extra longer, who knows since I'm writing this as I go.
This beginning A.N is just pre-writing for my chapter .-. . I keep writing as I go, usually never rewrite A.N so yeah. I hope I can get this done soon probably less than a week... Challenge accepted! If only I don't fall asleep when I get home, I would have start this early but
My tiredness got me. Anyway need to stop with my life story

~~Enjoy~~

Disclaimer: I don't own Fairy Tail.

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Chapter 7: Preparation

The next day, everyone seem to be very busy. A lot of Fairy Tail's member are on a job constantly. They are doing this for the up-coming event.
Most of the job they went on are one man job. Natsu was ready to leave for the job.

''Work! Work!'' The Natsu shouted as he start to run out of the guild.

''Hey! If you're going on a job, Take me with you!'' a blonde hair mage said.

''Sorry, but I'm going alone for now, come on Happy!'' Natsu replied followed by Happy ''Aye Sir!''

As the fire mage run to leave the guild, He ran into a half-naked ice mage who was returning from a job. ''Watch where you're running, you flame brain!'' Gray insulted. Then Natsu replied ''And you're in my way, Ice Princess!''. Happy appear between them ''Do you two have the time to be fighting right now?''

Both Ice and Fire mage said at the same time ''You got a point!''. Gray quickly rush to the bar where Mirajane is at.

''I'm back!'' The Ice mage pull out another job. ''Welcome back, Gray and your clothes?'' Mirajane said. The ice mage hand over the job ''There's no time for that! Here is my next job!'' then he dashes out of the guild. ''Already?'' The celestial mage said.

After Gray left the bar, a few second later Elfman appear out of nowhere with a job in his hand ''I'm going out on this job!''. Mirajane approve the job ''Got it, have a nice day.''

Then a bunch of Fairy Tail's wizard appear with a job rushing to the counter. ''I'm going on this Job!'' ''And I'm on this one!'' ''Hey! You took mine!''.

Lucy move away from the crowd of people ''What the hell is going on''.

At another table, Wendy was sitting next to Lisanna talking to Carla and Rika. Wendy, Lisanna, and Rika said in a surprise tone ''You can predict the future?''. The proud white exceed replied ''Yes, That's what the queen said, I can see into the future''. Rika had sparkle in her eyes ''That's awesome Nya!''. Carla nodded ''But I only knew about this briefly, so I have little control over it''.

''That's amazing Carla'' the sky mage stated. Then Lisanna asked in a joyful tune ''So tell me, who will I marry in the future?''. The white exceed replied ''I can't see that far into the future''. ''Aww what a bummer'' Lisanna said in disappointment then she thought to herself ''I hope it's Natsu''.

Then the other three look at Rika, ''Do you have any ability?'' The Sky Mage asked. The Yellow exceed jump a little backward and states ''Of course! I can use magic Nya!''. Carla look at the cheerful white exceed ''Is your magic also Aera or something different?''. ''I could use light magic! I was the one that teach Nuzzle's lightning step Nya''.

The two mage and white exceed eye widen ''Really? but how do you use those kind of magic in that form?'' Lisanna asked. Rika pretend she had glasses on and fake to fix it ''Well, you see, I have another ability have help me accomplish it nya''. The takeover mage and Sky mage look at white exceed like she had three heads.

Rika sighed ''How about I just demonstrate'' The yellow exceed hop onto the floor and closes her eyes. Suddenly her body began to glow in light, The figure of the light was getting taller and it reach the same height as Wendy. After the light dissipate, Rika was in her Neko form, long blonde hair, blue eyes, collar shirt with black tie, blue skirt, and stocking. ''How do I look Nya?''.

The white exceed and two mage was amazed by her transformation. Rika's tail was waving side to side and she did a cat pose ''Nya~'' she sang. ''How did you do that'' Carla was the most surprise out of the other two. ''I'm not sure how to explain'' The white exceed replied.

''Anyway, Rika can you tell us about your past with Nuz?'' Lisanna asked. ''Even thought this might be a bit personal''. ''Sure! I don't mind Nya'' Rika sat down on a chair ''When I first met him...''

~~Flashback~~

7 years ago in a grassy plain...

''Nuzzy! Hurry!'' a dark blue hair girl shouted. ''I really don't like that new nickname'' a young lightning dragon slayer complains. ''It is really that bad'' The girl frowned. Young Nuzzle speed up his pace to catch up to the girl, ''Yes Vivian, It just sound weird to me''

The young Nuzzle stopped and look at the forest in front of them. ''Maybe we should go this way, look like a short cut to me'' the young dragon slayer started. ''I guess the faster, the better'' Vivian replied. The young duo went into the forest, trying to make their way through.

20 minute has passed...

''How long is this forest! Are we lost!'' Vivian worries. ''Well, according to my god-like calculation, Yeah... we're lost'' Nuzzle started. ''What!'' Vivian grab Nuzzle by his shoulder and start shaking him violently. ''Relax! Maybe we are on the right track! The forest is just long, let's continue talking'' Nuzzle stated. Vivian only nodded.

Another 20 minute later...

''Wanna hear a good news and a bad news?'' Nuzzle turn to the dark blue hair girl. ''I guess bad news first'' Vivian replied. ''Yup, we're lost'' Nuzzle laughed. Vivian punch the lightning mage's head ''Baka!..What's the good news?''. ''Well, I'm pretty sure we'll survive'' Nuzzle stated. A awkward moment of silent until Vivian shout ''What the hell does that mean!''. As the duo kept walking, Nuzzle turn to Vivian and he wasn't paying attention in front of him. ''Lets hope we're not stu-'' The lightning mage step on a steep part of the forest and falls down, he was rolling downward. Vivian could only scream ''Nuzzle!''. Vivian start looking for a way down ''I'm coming to get you Nuz.''

The lightning mage reached the end of the steep part and stopped by ramping into a tree. ''Uh...where do I go'' Nuzzle look back up to the place where he fell. He start wondering around the area he is in. Unexpectedly, he encounter a large egg with strange marks on them. ''What's this?'' he pick up the egg. He felt the egg shaking a little bit. He sat next to the egg ''Maybe I'll hatch it!''.

After 10 minute, Nuzzle hear in a distance ''Nuzzle!''. The Lightning mage move toward to the source of the voice. He saw his separated friend.

''Are you okay Nuz? and what are you holding?'' Vivian stare at the dragon slayer. ''Oh this? It's an egg'' Nuzzle replied ''I think I will hatch this egg''.
''Hmm sure, By the way , when I was searching for you, I found the way out'' Vivian claims. Nuzzle said in a happy tone ''Really?''. Then they make their way out of the forest.

They found themselves next to a town and they enter it. Nuzzle and Vivian had no money so they are force to found shelter, that's not a house. Basically they are sleeping outside. However some old lady took them in.

''Thank you Ma'm'' Both duo bowed for respect. ''It's okay young one, you can stay as long as you need to'' the old lady said ''You must be hungry, I'm going to get you both food''. The lady went to the kitchen.

''How long we staying?'' Vivian asked. ''Until this egg hatch!'' Nuzzle said Happily.

For the next two days..Nuzzle was taking care of the egg with Vivian. It was evening right now. The egg was shaking violently.

''Vivian! Look!'' Nuzzle yelled. The dark hair girl saw the egg beginning to crack open ''I wonder what animal is it''.

The egg finally broke and reveal a little naked yellow exceed with wings ''Nya''. ''Awww! It's so cute'' Vivian hugged the exceed.

''Hey there buddy!'' Nuzzle exclaim as he stare at the exceed. The exceed look back at Nuzzle ''Nya?''. ''What you going to name him Nuz?'' Vivian asked. Nuzzle thought about it for a few minute ''Rika''.

~~Flashback Ends~~

''Is that how you met?'' Lisanna asked. ''Yup!'' Rika replied.

Mirajane approach the group after approving load of job ''Hmm Did you heard about what happen to Vivian'' Mirajane said with a frown.

Rika's mood just sadden, ''Yeah...Nuzzle told me yesterday...I don't want her to go, but seeing Nuzzle still keeping strong, I can't let me sorrow bring him down!''. Rika began to tear a little bit, she started to sob while wiping the tear off her eyes.

''Poor You'' Lisanna rub Rika's back for comfort.

Mirajane stare at the crying Neko, she went close to her and hugged her while petting her head ''It's okay to cry for the one you love''. The human exceed was speechless and let the warm of the hug consume her.

After a few minute, everything begin to settle down. Then a clash of sword caught everyone attention. It was Lily in his battle form and Erza having a sword duel, Their attack were swift. After multiple clash of sword those two separated and Lily change back to his exceed form. ''I must say, your swordsmanship is powerful'' Erza claimed. ''Thanks, however I won't be able to beat you'' Lily claims ''I can only stay in my battle form for a short time''.

Gajeel show up ''How 'bout that, Erza? Isn't Lily awesome'' he bragged.

Rika ran to the scene ''Oh! can I try?''. Erza and Lily look at Rika ''Who are you''. They didn't see Rika transform before. ''I'm Rika!'' The Neko yelled. ''Rika? Ain't you an exceed?'' Erza asked. ''This is my transformation technique, almost like Lily's battle form but yeah mines different'' Rika stated.

''Do you use sword?'' Erza questioned. ''Nope, I use my fists'' Rika raise her fist into the air. ''Fist huh? Gajeel you think you can take this one?'' Erza asked. ''You expect me to hurt this girl?'' Gajeel claim. ''Don't underestimate me!'' Rika hopped.

''Fine I accept your challenge'' Gajeel stand on the opposite end of Rika. Rika jumped in excitement then she calm down. Gajeel was already in his fighting stance. Everyone glance at Rika who close her eyes and took a deep breath, she clenches her fist and got in a fighting stance. Rika was in a serious state of mind, no joy is found in her ''I'm ready''.

Gajeel make his move first and launches a fist at her. Rika jumped into the air to dodge and fist, when she come back down she lands on Gajeel's fist. Gajeel retract his fist and perform an uppercut, Rika react by back flipping away. ''Is all you can do is dodge? Got to admit, you're fast as your owner'' The Iron dragon slayer stated.

Light start surrounding Rika's fist and foot in a circular form. (Like Loke's Regulus) Rika short hopped and perform a spin kick with her left leg. Gajeel blocked the attack with both his arms, The force of the kick created a gust of wind. Rika quickly drop to the ground and perform a sweep kick with her right leg. The Iron dragon slayer lost his balance and began falling down.

''The exceed has the advantage right now? Impressive'' Erza stated.

Gajeel use his hand to stop the fall and flip back up. ''Not bad kid'' Gajeel use his skill to cover himself in iron scale. The iron dragon slayer dash forward and perform a fast horizontal swing, Rika blocked it with her hands. Gajeel quickly use his other hand for another swing and it hit Rika. She was send flying to the ground but quickly recover with her aerobatic skills. ''Light Step'' The bottom of Rika's shoe glow in light. The Neko get close to the dragon slayer by moving fast left and right. Gajeel was taken back by the speed and stay backward. Rika appear in front of his face and he made a blocking stance for his face. However Rika juke him and land a punch in the stomach, It didn't do much effect because of the iron scale, This kind of ensure her lost.

Some people in the guild also notice what is she weak against now since she jump away from Gajeel. Erza stood between the Neko and Dragon slayer, ''That's enough'' Erza said. ''Huh? What happen?'' The Iron dragon slayer was clueless to what's going on. ''You won'' The re-quip mage stated.
''What do you mean?'' Gajeel asked. Lily walk up behind the man ''As you see, she is very weak to people with endurance, your iron scale put her in a great disadvantage, her attack wasn't much of a pain was it?''. Rika went to the corner and hug her legs ''...My weakness...''. Gajeel look at the neko ''Don't worry kid, you did pretty well'' He complimented.

The celestial mage walk up the Mirajane ''Can you explain to me, why half of the guild is gone right now?''. ''You'll see tomorrow'' Mirajane replied.


The Next day...

Almost most of the guild member have assembled in Fairy Tail, most of them are standing impatiently. Nuzzle was there curious what's going on. Most of the new member are clueless. The stage in Fairy Tail had a curtain covering it.

''What's with everyone today?'' A black exceed said. The Iron dragon slayer was standing next to the exceed ''Beats me''.

Wendy was holding Carla in her arms ''I heard the master has an important announcement''. Carla just wasn't interested ''I don't care''.

''Is there a show going on?'' Nuzzle asked. Rika shrugged her shoulder to signify she doesn't know.

The Fire dragon slayer was standing in the middle of the crowd with Lisanna and Happy, impatiently moving his head. Happy have a concern face ''Natsu, you can't even keep still''.

Elfman was standing next to Gray ''A lot of people, that's a man''.

Lucy was standing next to Juvia ''Finally, I'll know the secret''. Juvia put both hands together ''Juvia's nervous'' then she turn to a certain Ice mage and start expressing her love ''...every time I look at Gray-Sama!''.

Then sudden the curtain begin to lift and reveal Master Makarov and other S-Class mage including Erza, Mirajane, and Gildarts. Everyone in the guild start to cheer when they appear. They were excited for something to be announced.

The Master clear his throat and began to speak ''Fairy Tail! As we have done since days long past, I will now announce the participants in this year's S Class Wizard Advancement Exam!''. The crowd goes wildly cheering.

The celestial mage was surprise ''S Class Wizard Advancement Exam!?''. Nuzzle was also interested in what it was.

''Be quiet!'' Erza command as most people already shut their mouths. Then the crash mage added ''The master isn't done speaking''.

''This year's exam will take place on Tenroujima, It is a holy ground for our guild'' the Master stated.

The celestial mage whisper to some other guild member ''So, What kind of test is it?''. Max the sand magic mage replied ''It change each year, but it's always something extremely hard''.

The Master continues ''Each of your powers, hearts and souls...I have judged them all this past year, There will be eight participants!''

''Natsu Dragneel!''. The Fire mage clench his fist and held it up ''Alright!''.

''Gray Fullbuster!''. The ice mage grinned ''Finally, the time has come...''

''Juvia Lockser!''. Juvia was surprise ''Huh? Juvia is participating?''

''Elfman Strauss!''. Elfman grinned ''Those who are Men, should become S Class!''

''Cana, Alberona!''. Cana wasn't looking too happy, she looked sad.

''Freed Justine!''. Freed kept a straight face ''To follow in Laxus' footsteps''

''Levy McGarden!''. Levy seemed Joyful ''Finally..I''. Droy and Jet appear behind her ''Levy's time has come!''

''Mest Gryder!''. The man named Mest kept silent and people start talking behind his back.

Some people were happy ,'' So Gray and Natsu are chosen this year... This will be interesting''. Romeo said in excitement ''Wow S Class Mage''.

Gildarts grinned at the sight of his fellow guildmate. Lucy also came to a realization ''So everyone was trying their best so they'd get chosen'' she turn her attention to Cana who looked sorrowful.

Makarov continue his speech ''Only one of you will pass! The exam will take place in a week, so prepare yourself!''.

Gajeel start to complain since he wasn't chosen ''W-Why aren't I included? Even Juvia is..''. Lily answered the question for him ''I've heard about your reputation in the guild, Doesn't seem like you're trusted''. Gajeel start to panic for a reason he can't tell.

The while exceed was standing on the floor and a sudden prediction of the future went into her mind and she looked shocked. Wendy notice Carla looked shock about something ''Something's wrong?''. The Exceed replied ''N-nothing..what was that just for a moment?''.

Nuzzle look around the guild ''Aw, I want to join.''

Makarov start to speak again ''As this is the first time for some of you, let me explain the rules''. Mirajane begin to speak for the master ''Each of the eight selected participants, please select a partner within the week of preparation''.

''Partner?'' Lucy mumble. Max said ''It's a contest between two person team, to test the bonds with your friends''.

Erza spoke next ''There are two rules for the partners you can choose, One: They must be a member of Fairy Tail, Two: you cannot partner with S class wizard''.

''So you can't form a team with Erza, Mirajane, or Gildarts'' The black exceed stated.

Makarov continued ''The contents of the exam itself will be announced once you arrive at Tenroujima, but this time, Erza will be blocking your progress''.

Everyone in the guild just went ''Whaaaat?''. Even Mirajane raise her hand ''I'll also help out to get in your way!''. The crowd goes wild again.

Lucy was a bit shocked ''Don't tell me... you can't become S class without defeating Erza and Mira-san?''. ''I'm sure they will hold back..hopefully'' Max replied.

Then The crash magic mage spoke up ''No complaining! All s class wizards have gone through the same path...''

Elfman stare at Gildarts ''Don't tell me...''. Happy appear out of nowhere ''No..way!''. Natsu jumped in excitement ''You're gonna participate too, Gildarts?!''. Gray pop out of nowhere ''Don't be happy about that!''.

Makarov continue to end of the announcement ''The eight selected participants and their chosen partners will assemble at Hargeon Port in one week, That is all!''


Sometime later~~

Natsu, Lisanna, Gray, Juvia, Lucy, Wendy, and Elfman all sat on one table. Gray was the first to speak ''This year's is going to be tougher than ever''. The Fire mage was exited ''I'm fired up! I'm gonna become S class for sure!''. ''Calm down Natsu'' Lisanna ordered. Elfman start to panic due to the obstacle that stand in his way. The mages took a look around.

Freed chosen Bickslow as his partner ''I'm sure we got this''. Bickslow reply ''Laxus would be pleased if he come back to see you've become an S Class wizard''.

''So did all of you choose your partner?'' Lisanna asked. Natsu quickly said ''Of course I got Happy!'' and receive an ''Aye!''. ''Not fair, If the exam is a race, then flying would make it a breeze!'' Elfman complain. ''What's wrong with that?'' Lisanna said then turn to disappointment ''Aww Natsu you didn't choose me''. Natsu apologize ''Sorry!''.

Gray added ''Don't worry, once it comes to fighting, Happy is useless''. ''Gray you're mean!'' The blue exceed stated ''I will make Natsu an S Class wizard! and so!''. Natsu knew what he was going to say, so he finish it for him ''...we can't hang around here! We going to train!''. Natsu and Happy dashes out of the guild.

''It been two years, and he's ready for the S class trial, I'm so proud of him~'' Lisanna sanged.

''Um.. Juvia would like to withdraw from this exam...'' Juvia said. Wendy questioned her ''Why?''. Juvia looked at Gray ''Because, Juvia...''. Lucy finish the sentence for her ''She want to be your partner Gray!''. Juvia turn into rage ''See! Love Rival!''. Lucy quickly got scare of her.

Nuzzle appear in front of the group ''Can I be partner with someone!?''. Gray look at the Lightning mage ''I don't know..maybe'' (Lets just pretend Loke and Gray didn't make the promise, I feel so sad erasing that : )

''Come on Gray, you and I can beat Natsu ass together!'' The Lightning mage claimed. Lisanna flare up ''Hey! How dare you!''. Gray thought about it ''It doesn't sound too bad, you're on!''. Juvia give a death stare at Nuzzle. Nuzzle didn't notice Juvia staring at her ''Alright then! We start training tomorrow''.

Gray turn to Juvia ''There you have it! Let's have a passionate battle, just like old times!''. Juvia was surprise by one word ''P-Passionate?'' she began blushing and imagining things. ''I'll partner with you Juvia!'' Lisanna stated. ''Are you after Gray-sama as well?'' Juvia said. Lucy glance at the water mage ''How obsessed can you get?!''.

''Wait Lisanna! Who am I partnering with'' Elfman cried. ''Oh? But you've been getting a passionate stare down for a while now..'' Lisanna point in the direction of Evergreen. Elfman look at the direction and felt uneasy. ''Look like she's pissed that Freed chose Bickslow as his partner'' Lisanna claimed. ''Evergreen?'' Elfman had a terrify look on his face ''Passionate stare? More like one that turns you to stone''.

Another section of the guild, Levy was surround by Jet and Droy asking her to let them be her partner. Levy didn't seem to like those two fighting over her, so she let out a sigh. Then a voice came from behind her ''If you really wanna be an S Class wizard, then I'll lend you a hand''. It was the Iron Dragon Slayer Gajeel, his appearance made Jet's and Droy's Jaw dropped. ''Gajeel?'' Levy called out.

''I just have to blow away any guys who get in your way, right?'' Gajeel claimed. Levy start to complain ''I've got a small body, and I'm not really good for anything...I might lose right away''. Then suddenly she was in the air, Gajeel was holding her with one hand ''Don't sound so weak before the trial even started, shrimp''. ''Let me down!'' Levy ordered. ''I'm going to make you big time'' Gajeel stated. Levy start to blush lightly due to his comment. Jet and Droy knee the ground lost in defeat.


In the far distance snowy hill... (Btw don't feel like writing Wendy's part and Lucy's part -3- Lazy author :D)

Natsu was watching the town of Magnolia while Happy was running up to him ''Natsu, dinner's ready!'' Happy watched the fire mage staring in the snowy sky ''What's wrong?''.

Natsu grinned ''My chance has finally come around, I'm going to become a S Class, no matter what''. ''Aye!'' Happy replied.

''Sure getting full of yourself right Natsu?'' a familiar voice spoke from behind the two friends. Natsu and Happy turn around just to see Lisanna. ''What you doing here?'' Natsu asked. Lisanna sat down next to Natsu and hug his side ''Why can't I be here?''. Happy fly on top of Natsu's head.

''I'm surprise you're wearing so little clothes in the snow'' Lisanna said. Natsu smiled ''Of course, I'm a fire mage''. ''Same old excuse'' The takeover mage smirked. Happy look at those two still confused at what's going on ''Are you two dating?''.

Lisanna chuckled ''Of course, we're your parents after all'' She push her face against Natsu's causing him to blush. Happy was just laughing at the two couple ''I'm going to go back to make sure the food is still good'' The exceed left the couple.

Once Happy leave, Lisanna force her body onto Natsu causing him to fall on the snow. The blushing Lisanna pecked his lips with hers ''I love you, Natsu''. The fire mage look away in a sort of embarrassing ''I..love you too..''. Lisanna was smiling at his respond.


Back at the guild...

Nuzzle was just about to leave the guild ''Man...Why does it need to be snowing''. Rika was on his shoulder ''This sucks, we're gonna freeeeze! Nya''.

Mirajane approach the duo, ''Um do you need an umbrella? I can take you home if you want''.

''Thanks for the offer but I don't think I need it'' Nuzzle was hiding something. Mirajane look at him confused ''Where is your house anyway?''.

Nuzzle kept silent as he make an unsure face. ''Do you not have a place to shelter yourself?'' Mirajane asked.

Rika spoke for Nuzzle ''Nope! We sleep outside because we're poor Nya!''. Nuzzle quickly cover her mouth and look back at Mirajane.

''That's not good for your heath Nuzzy'' Mirajane frowned. ''Nuzzy?'' Nuzzle was surprise by that nickname and he smiled.

''It something wrong?'' Mirajane asked. ''No not really, It just...that nickname...I haven't heard for a long time...'' Nuzzle stated.

''Anyway, I'm not letting you sleep out there in the snow, you're coming to my house!'' Mirajane command. Nuzzle start to feel nervous ''W-wait what? No, It's fine! I can take care of myself''.

''I said you're coming, bring Rika too'' Mirajane ordered. She began bragging the lightning mage across the snowy floor. ''This is embarrassing!'' Nuzzle complain. ''I won't have a friend of mine to freeze because he slept outside in the cold!''. Nuzzle smile after hearing the word 'friend' ''Okay fine! don't drag me!''

The demon takeover mage led Nuzzle all the way to her house. They would entering and the lightning mage can't believe his luck. Elfman greeted ''Welcome home nee-ch-...What's he doing here!''. ''He's going to stay with us for the week, he slept outside for the past days'' Mirajane reasoned. ''A true man lives with nature, throw him out'' Elfman shouted.

''Guess I'm unwanted, thank for inviting tho, sayonara!'' Nuzzle begin to leave the house but quickly grabbed by Mirajane. ''No you're staying, I'm sure he was joking'' Mirajane gave a horrifying smile to Elfman ''Right Elfman?''. Elfman gulped and nodded ''I'm getting way too much passionate stare today.''

Nuzzle chuckle ''Thank you''. Rika jump off Nuzzle's shoulder ''Nice house, Mira'' Rika complimented with a sparkle in her eyes.

''Make yourself at home, I'll get you some blankets and pillows, you can sleep on the living room's couch '' Mirajane stated and went to get the material.

It was pretty late and the door opened, It was Lisanna. She saw Nuzzle chilling on the couch, ''what are you doing here?''. Mirajane greeted her sister ''Welcome back Lisanna, Nuzzy will be staying with us for the week until the exam start''. Lisanna look at her sister oddly ''Nuzzy? and why?''

''Because, Outside is snowing and I don't have a house'' The lightning mage stated.

''Oh, suit yourself, I'm going to bed'' Lisanna headed for her room. She was question by Elfman ''Where did you go anyway?''. Lisanna turn her attention to her brother ''I was with Natsu'' she disappear into her room.

''I guess I will sleep too, good night Nuzzy'' Mirajane close the lights and went to her room''. Elfman look at the lightning mage ''I guess, enjoy your stay'' he disappear into his room too.

The yellow exceed was already asleep on a pillow on the floor. After five hours, Nuzzle woke up then stare at the ceiling. The lightning dragon slayer couldn't sleep, he stand up and stand near the window, watching the falling snow.

''Can't sleep?'' A familiar voice behind Nuzzle spoke. Nuzzle already recognize the voice and didn't turn around ''Yeah..What you're going here Mira?''.

''I couldn't sleep too,'' Mirajane replied. The takeover mage stood next to Nuzzle watching the snow. ''I'm going to go through a ton of training'' Nuzzle stated. ''Who choose you as their partner?'' Mirajane asked. ''Gray''

''Gray huh? You're going to do just fine'' Mirajane said. ''I help him the best I could'' Nuzzle stated.

''Who are you interested in fighting?'' The takeover mage asked. The Lightning mage thought about it, ''I guess, any of the S-class mages, I need to test my strength'' The Lightning Mage stated.

''Then you're going to need a lot training to take them on, even if some may be impossible for you'' Mirajane claimed. Nuzzle chuckled ''Who do you think you're talking to...I'm someone that can take on the impossible''.

''Why would you go that far, even if it involves death?'' The takeover mage frowned. However Nuzzle just smile, knowing his response ''Because I'll do anything impossible if it's to help a friend in need, to protect them..''. Mirajane look at the smiling lightning mage, she begin to form a warm smile.

''I guess I can sleep now, I need to start training with Gray tomorrow'' Nuzzle walk over to the couch and lay down and fallen asleep real quick. Mirajane stare at the already asleep lightning dragon slayer and thought to herself ''To protect them...'' she smiled all the way to her room, she didn't know she had a light blush when she repeated those word in her head.


Four day later,

Fast forward, the past four day, the eight participants are training for the up-coming event.

Nuzzle was training with Gray in the forest. They were having a battle to train themselves.

''Ice Make: Lance!'' The flying ice lance went straight to Nuzzle. The Lightning mage deflect those ice with his hand cloak in lightning ''Lightning Edge!''.

Nuzzle dashes forward Gray. ''Ice Make: Shield!'' He formed an Ice shield in reaction. ''Piercing Blade of the Lightning Dragon!'' Nuzzle form a karate chop cloaked in lightning and swing vertical and it cause the shield to break. The Lightning mage took his chance to get close and launch a fist but stop right in front of the Ice mage's face.

''I guess I win'' Nuzzle claimed. ''If only you weren't that fast, wait...does that mean I'm weaker than Natsu?'' Gray complained.

''Not exactly, I did learn a few new tricks'' Nuzzle claimed. The lightning mage walk up to a large boulder about 20 feet tall ''Like this one''.

The Lightning mage form a positive where his left hand is over his right fist. He concentrate all his large amount of energy into his fist, Lightning began to cloak around his fist. The power is making the ground shake a little bit. Nuzzle stomp his left foot forward and launches his highly concentrated lightning punch at the large boulder ''Thunder Strike of the Lightning Dragon!'' . The attack connected and the 20 feet boulder scatter in mere seconds.

''Woah'' Gray was amazed. ''Even this strong attack has flaws, It takes a long time to charge'' Nuzzle claimed.

The Lightning mage thought of an idea ''Molding magic...It can create anything you imagine..''. ''Yeah what about it?'' Gray asked.

''It means that you can mold into a stronger and different shape for advantage...I got it!'' Nuzzle stated.

The ice and lightning began training again and Nuzzle is telling what Gray can do to power up his magic.


Meanwhile...

''A big one coming down Natsu!'' Happy screamed. A giant boulder is rolling from a hill and the fire mage was standing at the bottom preparing to deflect them.

''Iron Fist of the Fire Dragon!'' Natsu smashed the boulder into many pieces. ''Roar of the Fire Dragon!'' He destroy all of the piece of rock with his blast attack.

''Wow Natsu, you destroy it easily!'' Happy complimented. ''It's not enough to beat Gildarts or Erza!'' Natsu stomp the ground in frustration.

''Relax Natsu, We might be able to fight them anyway!'' Happy claimed. ''But I really want to challenge them!'' The fire mage exclaim.

''Come on Happy! Let's keep training!'' The Fire mage stand in his fighting pose.

''Aye Sir!''


At Juvia and Lisanna...

Lisanna has shown her new takeover for Juvia. She went against her a few time in that new form, but she still wasn't fully used to it.

''Juvia! Help me down from this tree!'' Lisanna yell for help. ''How you get up there?'' Juvia asked. ''Hmm crash landing?''

''I swear I was flying so well when I first use it'' Lisanna got off the tree somehow ''I don't know how to control my flight..''

''Juvia believe in you, but more to Gray-sama'' Juvia went to La la Land already as she put her hands on both her red cheek.

Lisanna sighed ''I wonder how Natsu's doing''. ''Anyway there are 3 more days before the trial begin, I need to get a better control of my dragon takeover!'' Lisanna claimed.

''Juvia will do her best!'' The water mage jumped in excitement.

Lisanna took a deep breath ''I will master this power...''

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''To protect the ones I love!''


A.N Welp, This conclude this chapter...I failed my challenge! nooooo. Well One of my family member is sick badly and I need to take care of her. My updating may be slow, please understand. Anyway next chapter will be the start of the exam! I wonder should I draw how my character 'Nuzzle' will look like. Tell me what you think o3o. If I get some review that tells me to draw him, I'll do it and post it on Deviantart because it's deviantart.

5.6k word this time...I guess this can make up for the time it took for me to upload this. Oh yeah, I'm getting more work from school too and I nap a lot! I'm surprise I even have time to write this really. So basically this is a rush chapter even thought It took me a week to finish. Oh well Stay tune for the next chapter!

Date Finished: 5/6/15