Set in the ROTG universe, before the movie. Zeref had been a young boy, living an isolated life after his family was killed. One day, he is chosen to receive a great gift, but his powers are more of a curse than a blessing. Lost and unaware of his purpose in his new life, he befriends another new spirit, seeking answers for their shared, mysterious existence.

AU. When Mavis stepped down as Fairy Tail's first master, she chose Zeref as her successor. After years pass, the Council assumes Fairy Tail's second master has died and comes to demand the name of their third master. Now, Zeref must face the consequences of agreeing to aid Mavis so long ago, along with the guild he never wanted to lead in the first place.