Author's Note: Yo! How is everyone? I know, been a while but what can you do? Work and moving got me pretty busy but I'll manage. Now, on to the next chapter and I hope everyone enjoys! Let me hear your thoughts!

Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail


Logia stood shocked at the sight before her, her mind racing to understand exactly what was it that she was looking at. Standing before her was the girl she saved over five months ago, looking as healthy as a horse and yet, smelling like a dragon. After a few seconds of silence Lisanna got out of her stupor first while the rest that didn't know the girl looked on in confusion.

"Nalu?" Lisanna asked again as she kneeled in front of the girl who nodded. "What happened?"

Nalu looked down shyly while Logia allowed her eyes to shift into their natural draconic form … and nearly gasped at what she saw. She'd expected to see the two souls inside her body. Her human soul that had been dangerously close to fading and the dragon soul she placed inside her to save her life but that wasn't what she saw. Instead she found one soul, a brilliant green color with a white glow reminiscent of the human soul that once resided there. 'Her soul … merged!' Logia screamed mentally as she took in Nalu's appearance again along with her scent that resembled her own far more than any of the slayers.

"Master …" she said in a soft voice as she looked at Makarov, her eyes returning to the regular silver form. "… We need to go to the office … now."

He nodded in agreement as he turned around while saying, "If you will follow us Mr. Dobbyn and Nalu."

He then began to walk, Lisanna offering a hand to the little girl which she hesitantly took before following after the master while Logia shared a glance with Mira. They would discuss this in even further detail later on but for now, they followed along with Mr. Dobbyn trailing them as they walked to the second floor and into Makarov's office. Once inside Makarov sat at his desk while gesturing for Mr. Dobbyn to sit in a guest chair, Logia and Mira deciding to stand at the side while Lisanna remained beside Nalu to keep her comfortable.

"Well then …" Makarov started with a stern look. "… Care to explain to us what you need Mr. Dobbyn?"

Dobbyn looked around for a moment before clearing his throat, his nerves obviously on wits end from some ordeal.

"I'm not exactly sure how to go about this but I guess the beginning would be best. As I'm sure Ms. Diana knows, Nalu was on her death bed after escaping the monster's clutches and no doctor could find a remedy to it … until Diana came anyways. I do not know how she did it but she somehow managed to save Nalu from her fate and if I had to say, brought her back healthier and stronger than ever before. In fact, throughout the weeks, she showed signs of gaining strength beyond that on an average adult and her senses became stronger but … some started to fear her changes," Dobbyn explained before ending with a tired sigh. "The other children started to avoid her as the adults became more panicked about the changes which after a month or so became avoidance."

Nalu started to sniff sadly as her eyes got watery, clearly remembering the ordeals. Lisanna tried to calm while wiping away the few tears as Dobbyn continued, Logia listening intently as she tried to gage the situation.

"In another month or so avoidance became outright rejection. The children stopped trying to avoid her and simply chased her off every time she wanted to play, the other adults save a few wouldn't give her the time of day," he said with the slightest venom at the end. "… And then it happened …"

Dobbyn took a deep breath to steady himself as the mages around him waited patiently, their own anger well-hidden as they occasional glanced at the softly sobbing girl in Lisanna's arms.

"A group of older kids started to pick on her and call her a freak due to the changes beginning to appear on her body. Her pupils changed, green scales began to form on her arms and shoulders … she even grew a tail."

As he said that Logia gasped softly as she looked at Nalu, the girl slowly looking up after feeling Logia's eyes on her. They looked at each other for a few moments before Logia slowly walked closer and kneeled in front of the girl.

"Can I see it?" she asked gently to which the girl nodded after a few seconds as she began untying her cloak.

Once the article of clothing feel, they got a better look at her, noting the small trousers and cream colored shirt she was wearing along with the gloves reaching up to her biceps. She half turned to show them that she did in fact have a tail, measuring just under two feet. It was very serpentine in comparison to Logia's, the top half being the same emerald color as her eyes will the underside was more beige. There was also a small row of little stubs developing into spikes trailing down the tail in a darker, brown coloration with an almost bark-like texture.

Logia examined the tail closely, at one point gingerly touching it to make sure it wasn't an illusion of any sort. After a few minutes she was sure the tail was genuine and she even got Nalu to take off the gloves to show her arms, their state being exactly what she excepted. The same, smooth scales covered from below her elbow to her hand with her nails darkening to the same brown color of her tail spikes but not fully developed yet into fearsome claws.

"Nalu can I see your teeth?" Logia asked softly.

The girl looked at her questioningly but then hesitantly opened her mouth, allowing Logia to see her canines specifically. They were growing as well but still smaller than Wendy's but a key difference was that all her teeth were adjusting into points … just like her own and Horus. After completing her inspection Logia stood up fully and looked at Dobbyn with a serious stare.

"What happened afterwards?" she asked in a harder tone.

"It got to the point that she could only safely walk around the village when around her mother or myself. It disgusts me to say this but the village soon turned on her, the children that had been captured calling her a monster like the creature that first imprisoned them," he answered as he grit his teeth. "And after some time, her mother and I came to a decision … that she would be safer away from the village and after the games where we saw you, Diana, we knew that you could help Nalu."

"Well … you are right about that," Logia said with a sigh as she glanced at Nalu. "But I'm wondering why do you look so tired? I'd say you've been trekking though the wilderness for days."

"That is because we were," Dobbyn answered. "After a short period Nalu's mother needed to take the train to neighboring village for supplies but the moment the train moved, Nalu would immediately throw up and clutch her stomach in pain. I didn't want to put her through it again so I took it upon myself to bring her here. The trip was thankfully uneventful but as you can see, I haven't had the best rest in some time and sleeping out in the wilderness wasn't exactly helpful."

After Mr. Dobbyn completed his tale the mages looked at each other, a slew of questions coming to mind but the most prominent one being what was it Mr. Dobbyn wanted done?

"So Mr. Dobbyn …" Makarov started after a brief period of silence. "… Wat exactly did you come to us for? Was it to find a possible remedy for Nalu's state?"

"If it is at all possible that would be great and if not, then I guess the only thing I can ask is if Nalu could remain here? She has already displayed small uses of magic such as making flowers grow," Mr. Dobbyn answered with an almost pleading look in his eyes.

Logia looked at her master, their eyes carrying the conversation for nearly a minute before Makarov looked at Mr. Dobbyn and nodded.

"Very well … we shall take Nalu in if that is what she wants," he said in a softer tone as he glanced at the girl.

Nalu noticed that the attention was now on her, making her shuffle nervously for a few seconds. Then, after a minute or so she spoke in a soft voice.

"But … will I still get to see mommy?" she asked.

"Of course. I know she'll want to visit whenever she can," Mr. Dobbyn replied in a kind tone. "And you'll be safe here."

They waited for the girl to answer as she looked at all of them smiling at her. When it seemed that she found whatever it may have been that she was looking for, she slowly nodded with a faint smile.

"Lisanna …" Logia said gently as she looked at the youngest Strauss. "… Mind taking Nalu and Mr. Dobbyn to the bar for some food and drinks? Whatever they get is on me."

Lisanna noticed her slightly sterner tone, meaning that she was going to speak privately with Makarov and Mira now so she nodded before gently bringing Nalu along with her, Mr. Dobbyn following behind. Once they were out Logia went to the door and cast the sound barrier to make sure everything said within would remain private. She then turned to look at Makarov, his eyes looking back expectantly as he spoke first.

"So what exactly is going on? In fact, how did you save her?" he asked.

Logia took one of the seats in front of his desk, Mira the other, as she sighed before beginning to explain.

"The children that had been capture were having their life force drained as you know and thanks to the process you could say that their souls had been damaged. I studied the inside of the pods used to contain them and I found a specialized form of runes that allowed the drainage to affect their souls directly. In fact, I'd say it was disturbingly close to what the Lullaby magic could do," she explained, her voice laced with venom at the mention of the particular demon of Zeref. "But at least I got to them before the damage was irreparable and then all they needed was to have a certain amount of energy funneled back into their bodies."

"So what did you use to do that?" Makarov asked with a quirked eyebrow.

"The dragon soul I took form the monster. I channeled the dragon's life force into each of the children … but Nalu was a different case," she answered, her voice growing softer at the end. "She'd been free for over a week and the damage done had developed to the point that her soul, for a lack of better words, had degraded to the point it couldn't retain her life force. So I took a chance … and placed the dragon soul in her body as an alternate source to maintain her life force."

Mira and Makarov gasped at her, probably not expecting that exact answer.

"But … I thought you said that humans can't retain a dragon soul and even if they do, the process creates mutations which are now clearly affecting the girl," Makarov asked in a perplexed tone.

"Well, the thing is at the time, I didn't have the memories about the Zero Generation and didn't know that would happen. I assumed that the monsters like Terrus and Holemor were the result of experimentation and incorrect dragonification. Not to mention that otherwise it was a guarantee that she would have died but … something else happened," she said in a lower tone.

"What?" Mira asked in concern as she leaned closer.

"I don't know how it happened but … the souls merged," she answered to their widening eyes. "And what's happening to her isn't the same as those monsters or slayers … she is completely changing."

"Then what is she?" Makarov asked softly.

Logia looked at him sternly before answering in a near whisper.

"She's … becoming a Dragon Knight like me …"

Mira and Makarov's jaws hit the floor as they looked at her, the disbelief clear in their eyes so Logia started to explain.

"You see, like I said about the Zero Generation, the slayers already develop a form of uniformity to Dragon magic and so with the dragon soul, it simply becomes a natural part of them. That is why it causes mutations in a human's body since they aren't adjusted to the presence of Dragon magic in them but in Nalu's case, it is an exception. Her soul merged to it forming one soul and so, one being. Her body isn't fighting the magic in her now and simply adapting to it in a natural way, that's why she even grew a tail. Her dragonification is beginning on a fundamental level and changing her body into a state that can properly use the magic that is now a part of her."

"Incredible …" Makarov mumbled as he looked at her. "… So she will become as strong as you were at her age …"

"More or less physically," she answered. "I don't know what the power class of that dragon was beforehand so I can't really guess how strong she is until I've seen her using the power fully."

"So what kind of dragon is she now?" Mira asked curiously.

"Forest Dragon but she could be a branch off from the main type like Lava Dragons are a split off from Fire Dragons," she answered thoughtfully before she looked at Makarov. "Master … if possible, I would like to look after her."

"That would be the best since you are the only one that has an in depth understanding of what is happening to her," Makarov answered with a nod. "And I assume you'll keep her with you?"

"Hmm … my cabin is a little small so I might have to fix that," Logia replied while tapping her chin.

"Then she can stay with us until you fix up your place," Mira offered with a smile.

"Are you sure?" Logia asked, not wanting to impose in any way.

"Positive … plus it looks like Wendy might get a new little sister now," Mira replied with a giggle.

"Then its settle," Makarov said with a slight grin. "Now let's go and welcome the newest member of Fairy Tail!"

Logia and Mira giggled to that as they walked to the door while dispelling the sound barrier. They quietly walked out and looked over the railing to the first floor where most of the guild was still being as loud as ever. Logia easily spotted Nalu, back in most of the clothing hiding her bodily changes, sitting with Lisanna, Wendy, and Phiona, happily eating as the older girls entertained her with some stories making her giggle occasionally. She couldn't see Mr. Dobbyn so she guessed that he already made his excuses and left which annoyed her a little. He could have spent a little more time with the girl but at the same time she couldn't really blame him after everything he did for her.

She sighed at that but quickly went to smiling while hopping down from the second floor to the table, making the girls sitting their jump in surprise. She gave them a toothy smile, noticing how Nalu looked at her mouth intently as she saw Logia's fangs for the first time.

"You're … like me?" she asked softly as Logia nodded.

"More like you're becoming like me," she replied as she looked at the others. "So, Lisanna filled you girls in?"

"Yep," Wendy and Phiona replied at the same time.

"That's good but we're going to be keeping it under wraps for now, ok?" she continued looking at each of them.

They nodded in understanding before Logia focused on Nalu while occasionally glancing at Lisanna.

"So Nalu, I'm going to be taking care of you for a while and teaching you how to control your magic," she continued. "I'm going to need to make my house bigger though so Mira offered for you to stay with her … oh, and Mira was the other lady that was with us in the office."

"My sister," Lisanna added with a smile.

"Okay," Nalu replied shyly as Logia and Lisanna gave her a warm smile.

"Hey, let's go get your stamp then since you're joining Fairy Tail as a mage," Logia offered.

"Really!?" Nalu asked in surprise with excited eyes. "So I'll become a mage too?"

"You already are one," Logia said, loving how Nalu looked so excited now that a new chapter was beginning in her life. "Come one."

Nalu followed after her as they headed to the bar, Makarov and Mira already being there along with Kinana being filled in about their newest member. Once they arrived Kinana looked at Nalu with a warm smile.

"Hello Nalu, I'm Kinana," Kinana greeted while walking around the bar with the guild stamper in hand. "So, where would you like the mark and what color?"

"Umm …" Nalu hummed as she looked around before looking at Mira and her mark on her thigh. "Thigh and green."

"Okay," Kinana replied as Nalu hiked up her right pant leg enough for her thigh to be exposed before Kinana pressed the stamper for a few seconds, then removed it to reveal Nalu's new mark making the girl beam in happiness.

"Welcome to the Fairy Tail family!" Makarov cheered loud enough for everyone in the hall to here making an entire new cheer erupt as the party got even bigger.

"Wow! A new member and one of ours is being offered to be a Wizard Saint!" a member shouted with a raised mug of beer.

"Only for the number one guild in all Fiore!" another member added.

Logia just laughed at everyone's excitement, the energy being contagious as she looked around. It seemed that Nalu already hit it off with Wendy and Phiona as the three sat together telling stories and laughing. A few members stopped by to give a warm greeting to the newest addition before returning to the party. 'Fairy Tail really is the best,' she thought as she sat with Mira, eagerly partaking in some drinks as Makarov and latter Laxus joined them to party well into the night …


Logia looked at the roof above her, her mind wandering as she relaxed in the early morning. She was back in her cabin, a familiar presence sleeping practically on top of her contently. Logia found Mira's breathing to be incredibly good at tickling her, mainly because Mira's mouth was really close to her sensitive breasts. She stifled any giggles so that she wouldn't accidentally wake up her mate while she thought back on some things.

It had been nearly a week since the Council's message and Nalu joined the guild. In that time she slowly begun to open up to the guild while staying in the Strauss residence for the time being until Logia could get around to remodeling her home. Logia had also managed to show Nalu a few tricks to suppressing her changes allowing her to look mostly human. Mainly her tail was now hidden along with most of her scales save for a few on her hands and her nails. Her eyes were also still draconic but that one would take some time to perfect. So far the guild was aware that she was simply a very young slayer, the S-classes and master having convened and deemed it safer to pass her off as such rather than making it common knowledge that a new Dragon Knight exists.

In the short time she's been around Wendy had more than gladly taken a role as an older sister with Phiona chipping in as well, the three girls usually being inseparable during the day at the guild. So far Logia knew they'd taken a local job or two within Magnolia to get Nalu used to the regular procedure for requests and such while also getting familiar with her new home. 'I hope she doesn't get too homesick …' she thought softly, knowing that the novelty of being in the guild and such would run out soon. All things considered, at least she had her mother alive even if she'd been run out of her own village. The thought of the village made Logia's teeth click in irritation.

She had half a mind to head there herself and have some choice words with the entire damn town … maybe terrify them by showing her real appearance and roaring at them. She smirked at the idea but knew it would be irresponsible and honestly wouldn't help anyone so she tossed the idea away. She then sighed as she looked down at Mira's sleeping face, noting the slight frown forming on her devil's face. Logia quirked an eyebrow as she watched her mate murmur something incoherent with a deepening frown before actually tightening her hold on Logia. After a minute of this Logia decided it was time to get up and break Mira out of whatever it was that was getting to her.

"Mira … Mira …" she said gently as she poked Mira's nose, cooing at how adorable it looked when said nose twitched.

After a few seconds Mira hummed as she raised her head and looked at Logia as her eyes opened slowly.

"Morning," Logia greeted with a warm smile.

"Morning," Mira replied in a sleepy voice even as she leaned closer for a quick kiss and then rubbing the last of her drowsiness out of her eyes.

"You sleep ok?" Logia asked softly, searching for whatever it was that made Mira's last few minutes of sleep less than perfect.

"Hmm? … Oh, yes, thank you," Mira finally answered but Logia caught a slight pause in her reply.

She was getting curious but nipped it in the bud. It's not like Mira was crying out or thrashing about … maybe it was an odd dream where Jenny beat her in a modeling competition? Either way, there wasn't enough to go on for Logia to really dig into or besides, they had to be somewhere today.

"So," she continued in a more energetic voice. "Want to get ready and have a quick bite here or eat something in the guild before we go?"

"I think we can make something to go at the guild," Mira replied happily as she sat up on top of Logia, effectively straddling her while the sheets fell away to reveal her naked glory.

"If only we had an extra thirty minutes," Logia whispered as her cheeks darkened, her eyes glued to the creamy globes Mira called breasts.

Mira caught her stare and innocently stretched while the softest moan escaped her, purposely flaunting something Logia knew she didn't have time for to play with. Then Mira winked at her before getting off, making yet another show of her bubbly rear as she left to the bathroom while humming. Logia growled at the sight, seriously considering just jumping her mate then and there before having her way with her … but sadly there was an appointment to make.

"Tease," she grumbled as she got out of bed too and made quick work of getting dressed in her usual attire before getting Mira's clothes ready for her, knowing that the devil purposely left her clothes out as an excuse to strut out of the bathroom naked … considering she no longer required a towel to dry.

Logia still didn't get why is it that Mira preferred morning showers while Logia herself was one for late night showers before bed. She just liked the refreshing feeling before hitting the hay … much to Mira chagrin since it took away from her after sex cuddle time. That was usually remedied with Mira hopping in with her and leading to another round before going to bed, deliciously tired.

Logia's cheeks got pink at the memory of last night but she shook it off as Mira stepped out of the steaming bath. Sparing her the teasing this time, Mira soon was dressed in a black dress that showed some cleavage and ended around the knees, the sleeves opening up at her elbows.

"Ok, ready," Mira said happily before the pair left the little cabin and started their walk back to town.

They enjoyed this walk, letting them talk easily while simply taking in the morning air and warming rays of the sun. It usually took around twenty minutes to get back to Magnolia, sometimes more if they stopped at Mira's house but this time it was straight to the guild. When they arrived and stepped in, they spotted Kinana already preparing the bar, Makarov in one stool while reading some papers and a steaming cup of coffee in hand. The next two stools beside him sat Lisanna and Nalu, the pair happily drinking some juice as Nalu studied a small book Levy had given her for entertainment.

Romulus was also there, curled up into a ball on Lisanna's lap and sleeping away without a care in the world. Logia had him on Nalu's guard duty for the time being and the little Hellhound was more than happy to stay with the young girl and Lisanna since he was mercilessly spoiled. Nalu loved him the moment she spotted him and Lisanna tried to deny it but with the hound's puppy act and his cleverness there was little room to reprimand him for his smartass comments and occasional teasing.

Logia could swear the damn dog was making a mental catalogue of every girl in the guild he'd seen naked and comparing who has the softest breasts by cuddling into them … and worst thing was he was rubbing off that particular feature on Happy and Pantherlily. She knew both cats looked way too happy being cuddled nowadays. She mentally noted to have a little talk with her demonic companion once she got back.

"Morning," Mira and Logia called together as they approached the small group.

"Good morning ladies," Makarov replied as Mira left to the guild kitchen to prepare some breakfast to go.

"Hey Diana!" Nalu greeted excitedly as usual. She really was lively once she warmed up to people.

"Hey," Logia returned as she looked at the book in Nalu's had, noting it was an old story book filled with some local myths and stories. "Enjoying the book?"

"Ah-huh!" Nalu replied while holding up the book. "The stories are great."

"Which one you reading?" Logia asked as she glanced at the window opening letting her see into the kitchen as Mira sped around with practiced ease.

"The Sleepy Forest," Nalu replied with a big smile.

Logia nodded in understanding, recalling that the story was about a mischievous spirit that resided in a forest near the east ends of the valley that would prank travelers with the oddest dreams if they chose to stay for the night. It was a rather innocent story as far as local myths go but seemed like perfect material to simply read for entertainment. Logia knew that the other girls closest to Nalu's age were already starting to explain the rules to her about magic and how some fairy tales can tie into them.

Logia let Nalu tell her about the story as Makarov, Lisanna, and Kinana spoke over some of the plans for the day while Mira returned, Logia's nose catching the smell of bacon and eggs. She looked at her mate to see a breakfast burrito being offered to her which she gladly took. A burrito piled high with bacon, eggs, cheese, and some spices … Logia almost felt sorry for whatever poor sap had his chance to be Mira's husband stolen. Sorry, finders keepers, losers weepers!

"Well, must be going," Makarov said as he finished off his coffee and hopped of his stool.

"See you all tomorrow," Logia called back as the three left.

They made good time to the train station and soon boarded, Logia immediately laying down with her head on Mira's lap before the train could start moving.

"My, my … trains get you that bad?" Makarov asked with a tone that let Logia picture his smirk easily even with her eyes closed.

She growled in response before snuggling up against Mira and hoping to fall asleep before the train would get moving. 'I could just fly myself there dammit!' she mentally griped before she felt Mira warm up her hand while running it through Logia's hair. It didn't take long before she was out like a light, the whistle of the train being the last thing she heard …


"… Di … ak up … Diana …"

Logia moaned a little as she opened one eye to see Mira's smiling face looking at her, trying to wake her up. She could hear people shuffling about in the cart and outside on the platforms meaning they'd arrived to Era, the city housing the Council headquarters.

"Finally up sleepy head?" Mira lightly teased as Logia sat up and stretched.

"Yeah, man that was a nice nap," Logia commented as she got up with Makarov and Mira before heading out of the train.

"Nap? A nap is an hour or so, you were out for nearly seven," Makarov commented with a smirk.

"So?" Logia returned with a slightly embarrassed blush. "… Not my fault I can't stand trains," she added in a whisper that Mira caught judging by the giggles.

"So master," Mira then said after Logia gave her a playful glare for the giggles. "Just to be clear, what it the procedure for Wizard Saint tests?"

"Hmm …" Makarov hummed while scratching his beard. "… A small discussion of sorts, a little drabble on the responsibilities, the honor or the title, the benefits, then the challenge against a Wizard Saint."

"So I have to defeat one of the Saints?" Logia asked for clarification.

"Not necessarily," he replied. "If the fight sways to a particular side or the majority of the councilmembers deem the display worthy before the fight finishes then it can end there and the title is given or not depending on the findings."

"So can I choose my opponents?" Logia asked with a coy smile pulling at her lips.

"Maybe but that …." Makarov paused mid-sentence as he looked at her with narrowed eyes, catching that particular phrasing she used. "… Opponents? As in … plural?"

Logia shrugged while trying to keep her smile from growing as Makarov waited for the answer that wasn't coming any time soon. After nearly a minute of walking through the rather clean city that was mainly built of marble and white cement to make the city look rather Greek, Makarov paled as realization came to him.

"D-Diana … you can't be serious," he asked in a trembling voice.

Logia glanced at Mira behind her, the devil smirking back at her since she could already tell exactly what Logia was planning. She winked at her mate before turning back to her silent master, suppressing the giggles she had when she say his face.

"Why not?" she asked him with an innocent pout.

"Because it would get the Council on our asses!" he defended.

"So beating up a few Saints right in front of them while make them more likely to try and piss me off?" she returned with a raised eyebrow. "… Or it could be their own little reminder to never mess with our guild."

'At least be glad I decided against challenging all ten Saints. Wouldn't take me much with my Chaos Dragon magic … granted the ones from the 6th and down likely wouldn't survive a direct hit,' she mused as she smiled at her master. After a few seconds he gave a defeated sigh, knowing that she was set on her plan and there was little he could do to convince her otherwise. Although she was pretty sure internally he was smirking at the thought of the councilmembers freaking out. As they walked she noticed Mira leaning closer to whisper in her ear, her voice sounding rather coy.

"So … who are you challenging?"

"Not telling," she replied softly with a teasing smile, being satisfied to see Mira pouting at her.

"Meanie …" Mira tittered while looking away like a child.

Logia would have gladly continued with the bantering but then they finally arrived at the Council headquarters. It was a massive domed building standing at nearly six stories, the lower levels being open aired with tall pillars holding up the upper floors. As they entered into what resembled a gate or front door, a small lizardman or the more gecko-y variation held a hand up to stop them.

"This is the Council Headquarters, what business do you have here?" the gecko asked with his big, yellow eyes.

"We are here from Fairy Tail and are scheduled for the meeting determining one of my mages placement in the Wizard Saints," Makarov answered in a professional tone.

The gecko's eyes widened as he looked at the master before his eyes settled on Logia, likely deeming her the likely candidate, probably because she was putting on a rather cold front with a near steely glare.

"R-right … please enter … the Council should already be gathered in the hearing room," the gecko said to which Makarov nodded before the group carried on.

"Looked like he was ready to pee himself," Mira commented as they started to walk along the white halls.

"Was it a he?" Logia commented out loud randomly, not finding anything else to really want to talk about now that they were about to get down to serious business.

She didn't get any more than a shrug from both her companions so she dropped it as they arrived at a pair of imposing doors and the councilmembers beyond.

"Well are you ready?" Makarov asked her, seeing as she was taking a few breathes.

"Are the Saints gathered as well?" she asked since she could smell Jura already but didn't know the rest and she could tell at least over a dozen people were inside … too many for just the Council itself.

"It's likely a few are here since one is your challenger …" Makarov answered before looking at her in a sidelong glance. "… Or challengers as you seem so dead set on."

"Can't wait till I tell Laxus," she replied with a small smile. "Though I think I'll have to one up him and face someone tougher than Jura … he is rank fifth, correct?"

Makarov nodded gravely before he pressed a hand to the doors and opening them, the three walking in together. They silently made their way in, Logia heading straight for the podium in the center of the room while Makarov and Mira veered to the side and took up some guest seats. Logia glanced around the circular room, the cold marble floor and plain decoration of the room, before glancing a little higher to see the seated councilmembers numbering ten. Most she couldn't name aside from Gran Doma, Org, and Michello those she really wished she didn't have to even be around many of them due to their constant threats against Fairy Tail.

She then glanced above them to rows of seats pulled farther back and noting the power levels of the individuals sitting there … the Saints. She spotted Jura easily enough, the Saint giving her an acknowledging nod to which she smiled. She then glanced to the three most notable sources of power … the Gods of Ishgar. She couldn't help smirk as she looked at them before returning her attention to the councilmembers that seemed almost content to simply watch her until she addresses them or they run out of patience.

She decided to stare off, going against her 'new' personality quirks that she gained from her papa and now resembling what she once was before the Dragon War ever began, a feisty girl that wouldn't turn down a good fight. She locked eyes with Gran Doma, reading him as he tried and do the same to her but it was pointless … it was several centuries too soon for him to even begin to understand her, let alone read her by appearance alone.

This would be a big one but she was going to go through with it. The Council had proven their incompetence time and time again, the royal family showed a naivety that actually unnerved her, and these Saints of theirs needed a reality check … a cruel reality check. Humans had potential and she was the last one that could refute that considering she is a prime example of humanity's ability when united with the power of dragons. They've also grown in knowledge of magic but still lacking a fundamental understanding of it and how it affects not only them but this world.

'You've grown arrogant in these past years and now deem yourselves untouchable … if only they'd even seen some of the things going on in the Alveraz Kingdom and that mage I ran into. What was that idiots name? Ah yeah … Ajeel, the Desert King … pffht … the day he fights on par with a Desert Dragon and lives is the day he can claim that title as far as humans are concerned. But … maybe it's time humans got a wakeup call on exactly where you stand in this world … Besides … I think having a Heavenly Queen of Ishgar is overdue,' Logia thought as she prepared herself for what was to come …


Author's Rant: Time for some much needed action! I wonder what's gonna go down? Hope this tides everyone over until the next one! Let me know what you guys(and ladies) think!

A pleasure, Jbubu