This fanfiction will be loosely based on the events of COVID-19 and how perhaps the Fairy Tail universe would react to it

Chapter One - X7231

The sounds of breaking furniture, cheers and shouts filled the Fairy Tail Guildhall just like any other afternoon. Gray and Natsu had started fighting over something irrelevant and once again just about everyone had joined in on the fight. Lucy and Wendy sat at the bar with Mirajane watching the ruckus unfold in front of them.

'My, my, their rather energetic this afternoon, aren't they?' Mirajane spoke with a smile, seemingly unfazed at the mess in front of her.

'You can say that again.' Lucy watched with her head leant again the bar counter. 'I'd rather be earning rent money than watching this.'

Wendy laughed at her statement. 'We only just got back from a job, have you spent everything already?'

'Well, after paying for my rent, and using some of that money to pay for the damages Natsu caused to the city, it's left me with enough money to last me a day.' Lucy stated with a sigh.

'Ah yes, Natsu was a bit over the top wasn't he.' Wendy rested her hand on Lucy's head in support.

'Natsu is always over the top!' Lucy threw up her arms exasperatedly. Taking Mira and Wendy by surprise. 'Geez, there was a really nice top on sale in my favourite boutique as well. I was really hoping to buy it before the price went up again.' Lucy stated dropping her head back onto the bar.

'Oh dear. I should probably break this fight up before Juvia tries to take her clothes off again.' Mirajane said with a smile before leaving Wendy to help with Lucy's self-pity.

'Mirajane.' With the mention of her name, she stopped approaching the fight and turned to their current master; Makarov Dreyar.

'Oh Master! I was just about to break up this fight. I hope it didn't disturb you.' Smiling at her current master she could tell the look on his face meant something was wrong. 'Is everything alright, Master?'

With a sigh Makarov looked towards his children of Fairy Tail, before climbing onto a nearby table and clearing his throat.

'That's enough! I have something important to say!' His voice boomed throughout the guildhall catching the attention of everyone and stopping the fight immediately.

'Aww Gramps! I was so close to frying this ice-princess!' Natsu hit his forehead against Gray's as he spoke. 'You wish flame-brain!' Their magical aura's built as they prepared to fight once more.

'You can do it Gray-Sama! You're so much stronger than he is!' Juvia released Gajeel from the headlock she still held him in to raise her arms in a cheer.

'Natsu. Gray. The Master has something important to say we must listen.' Erza's aura engulfed the two mages causing an almost immediate reaction. 'Yes Sir!' 'Aye Sir!' Linking arms, they turned their attention to Master Makarov as did everyone in the Guild.'

Clearing his voice once again he spoke. 'Now that I have everyone's attention. I have just been contacted by the Grand Magic Council via Lacrima.'

In that one statement most, glances turned to Natsu, expecting this to have something to do with him.

'I do not want to worry anyone. We are currently unsure of the extent of this but there has been an outbreak of a virus in Onibus Town. We do not know the cause of this virus or how serious, but we have been informed that we are advised against all but essential travel to Onibus Town. Therefore, all jobs to this area have been cancelled.' After a few collected groans Makarov left the guildhall entering his office with Mirajane following behind him.

'Onibus Town? That's near Clover Town, right? Where the Master goes for his meetings?' Wendy looked to Lucy who seemed deep in thought about what they had just been told.

'Yes Wendy. We've been there a few times to perform plays as part of a job.' Erza headed over to them at the bar, ignoring the continuation of the fight behind her.

'A virus. That seems ominous don't you think? You don't think it has anything to do with Zeref do you?' Lucy looked concerned at the S class mage in front of her.

'Who knows. All we can do is assess the situation as it comes for now.' Erza looked on towards her master's office appearing deep in thought.