A/N: Getting close to the end... This update came pretty quick, so please enjoy it!

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Their Future

Chapter 7: The Wild Card

Igneel Dragneel

Iggy Dragneel was truly the wild card. At eight years old, he still hadn't figured out his magic yet. The youngest child of Natsu and Lucy, he was born two years after Nashi. Two years after his birth, a little girl was born to Wendy and Romeo Conbolt. Their daughter's name was Sora, and she would become Iggy's best friend in a matter of months. Iggy was a happy child, with a bright grin that lit up the room. His blond hair and chocolate eyes were reminiscent of his mother, but his energy made him every bit his father. The days passed quickly in his childhood. The hustle and bustle surrounded him and Sora. Some might find it suffocating, growing up amongst people dealing with problems years ahead of you. But Iggy thrived in the craziness that was Fairy Tail. He was constantly involved with everyone, from Asuka to Midori.

"Midori! Will you mind Iggy and Sora for me?" Wendy smiled hurriedly at the young woman.

"I'm sorry, I'm in a bit of a rush you see.." Midori offered a smile back, and took the children from her arms. She balanced Iggy on one hip, and Sora on the other.

"Where do you want to go today?" She asked the boy. Iggy's usual grin widened at that statement.

"I want to see my sisters fight!" Not even Midori was exempt from the effects of that smile. An impromptu tournament was called and the teens found themselves preparing for a few mock battles.

"Why are we doing this again?" Kira grumbled to Avalon, who was rummaging in her bag for her lances.

"You tell me." She replied, brushing her long blue hair. "I only hope I get to fight Jason. The jerk insisted he pay for our meal last week! Doesn't he know that I always pay half?" She trailed off, following Kira's gaze.

"It looks like Asuka is competing as well." There was no doubt she would be a challenge to beat, with nearly double experience over some.

"All right everyone!" Mirajane's voice immediately captured the crowd's full attention. "Since this is only a mock tournament, it will be fought in pairs. Choose your partners wisely."

Iggy giggled to Sora from his seat in the stands that had been quickly constructed for the occasion. He enjoyed watching his nakama interact. It made him truly happy.

"Match one: Midori and Lilyana versus Kira and Nashi!" Nashi and Ana had insisted being on different teams right from the start.

"Go Nashi-nee!" Iggy's heart swelled in pride for his sister. Her pink hair was freeing itself of the braid as she exchanged blows with her rival.

"Solid Script: Lightning!" Even with her added experience, Midori's cards were no match for Kira's lightning, and they easily won the match.

"Match Two: Logan and Mizu versus Layla and Grayson!"

Just a year older, these mages made good opponents for a battle. Their level in magic was extremely close due to Logan's constant studying.

"It's not a very good type match-up is it?" Iggy wondered aloud to no one in particular. Lucy, who had wanders by to watch her daughters, turned suddenly. "It couldn't be." She breathed, observing her son, fascinated by the faint glow of bright light surrounding him.

With one "Spell of the Thirteen Stars: Capricorn!" Mizu was done for the battle. Grayson grinned at his girlfriend, admiring her skill. He didn't notice Logan aiming until almost too late. He encased the iron in ice, just as it was about to reach Layla. No way was he going to let some fifteen-year old kid harm his love. He shattered Logan's iron with some difficulty, winning the battle.

"Match Three: Asuka and Tyson versus Jason and Avalon! " It was decided that the winner of this battle would fight the winner of the two previous battles.

Iggy leaned forward in his seat. He really wanted to learn magic so he could join the guild, and watching these battles was helping him get a leg up. This particular battle was going to be very interesting for sure.

The only problem with Tyson and Asuka's chemistry was that their magic wasn't very compatible. Asuka's required her to keep distance from her target, while Tyson's was more of a hand to hand combat style.

"Heaven's Lance: Meteor!" Avalon had already requipped, and enhanced her speed and agility by use of her lances. She headed for Tyson and brought her blue spear up in defense as he struck down. A glance passed between her Jason, and he knew what she meant. He was to take on Asuka while she handled Tyson.

Being a dragon slayer definitely had its perks. He was easily able to get close to the gun mage, but her constant shooting but him at a great disadvantage. It was clear to all who watched that they were most evenly matched, but Avalon's defeat of Tyson had them on the edge of their seats. Asuka was able to fend Jason off, but for both Jason and Avalon, she was no match.

"Match Four: Nashi and Kira versus Layla and Grayson!"

Iggy watched intently. Nashi would surely go for Grayson. There was no way of telling if she could beat him, but the magic match-up was in her favor. Kira and Layla were on the same team, so they knew each other like the back of their hands. He speculated for a while and then decided on his choice. Iggy pulled Sora up onto his lap and watched the events unfold.

"It's going to be a fire battle.." He muttered quietly, Sora peeking up at him through big, dark eyes.

He was correct. Kira had used her solid script magic to create fire, which melted through Grayson's ice attacks. Nashi had assisted her, but the biggest turn of the battle came with Layla's attack.

Iggy watched, astonished, as all of his predictions came true. He didn't notice the faint glow that surrounded him as he observed, the goings on of the mini tournament.

But his mother, Lucy Dragneel, did, and she smiled knowingly.

Of course.