Here we go with part 4 of the Magic Council Arc. Hope you all enjoy!

Disclaimer: Naruto is owned by Masashi Kishimoto and Fairy Tail by Hiro Mashima. Anything written is purely my own thoughts.

Chapter 20: The Magic Council Part 4: Gajeel

Year: X782

Location: Oak Town.

Naruto's next assignment was something he was not looking forward to. Fairy Tail always had a rivalry with Phantom Lord and Naruto had to bring Black Steel Gajeel. "This is going to be a pain."

"Don't be like that captain I'm sure it won't be too bad." The man who spoke was a young blonde haired boy called Eve Tearm. "I'm sure they won't see you as a member of Fairy Tail but a messenger from the magic council.

"Don't count your chicken too early Eve. Guild mages can be unpredictable. Being from a guild myself I understand."

"I wonder what's it's like to be in a guild?"

"Why don't you go and find out. Wouldn't hurt. Which one catches your eye? Fairy Tail? Lamia Scale? Phantom Lord? Cait Shelter?"

"Hmm don't know I was thinking maybe Blue Pegasus but I'm still not sure." Eve was unable to give a full answer. Naruto started to shiver as he was reminded of master Bob. They soon arrived outside of the Phantom Lord guild. "Guess we should go inside." Naruto opened the door with Eve directly behind.

"Do what do we owe the please for having a member of the Rune Knight join our guild? Would you like to join?" The man who greeted Naruto and Eve was a tall, slim man with long, straight, black hair reaching down to his shoulders. He had dark-colored lips. "Allow me to introduce myself my name is Jose Porla and I'm Phantom Lord's master."

"We're not here to join. My name is Naruto Dreyar. This is Eve Tearm, he is a trainee brought with me for experience. I am here to bring Black Steel Gajeel to the Magic Council in Era."

"Dreyar!? So what's a Fairy Tail punk like you doing inside my guild? You expect the number-one guild in the country to bow down to you?!"

"I'm not here as a member of Fairy Tail but on behalf of the Magic Council and your guild is not the number-one guild in Fiore."

"What did you say?" Jose started to raise his magical power, his eyes started to turned black.

"I said from the order of the magic council I have to bring Gajeel of Phantom Lord to Era for a discipline hearing! Does that not comprehend in you mind!?" Naruto answered raising his chakra, covering the ground around him in blue coloured streams of chakra.

Jose started to calm himself down as his eyes turned back to their normal colour. 'Little brat he knows I can't attack him while he works for the magic council I swear if I ever get the chance to attack Fairy Tail this punk is going to be hit the hardest.' Jose tried to calm his thoughts. "Very well. Gajeel!" A young mage with long, spiky black hair eating metal walked towards them.

"So stud face here is Gajeel?" Eve tried hard not to laugh at Naruto's comment.

"What you laughing at? huh?" Gajeel threw his head in front of Eve who jumped behind Naruto for protection.

"Gajeel Redfox?"

"Yes, who's asking?"

"I'm Naruto Dreyar. I'm to bring you to the magic council over the incident in a town near Waas Forset."

"And why would I come with you?"

"Don't get confused Gajeel. I'm not asking you... I'm telling you! You have to answer to the magic council to why you attacked and injured innocent bystanders in a recent job request. Now come with me."

"And what if I don't?"

"Then I will make sure you will be in pain for the remainder of your life." A dark aura surrounded Naruto slightly scaring Gajeel.

"Huh you trying to scare me. A Fairy Tail mage wouldn't scare me. Your all weak. I'm an Iron Dragon Slayer. Your just a demon the magic council want to keep on a leash."

"Then how about we have a little bet. To see who is the stronger wizard. If I win you come with us to Era."

"But if my boy Gajeel wins what happens?" Jose questioned Naruto.

"If Gajeel wins then myself and Eve will both leave."

"We will agree to that but WE will decide the game." Jose wanted to gain the upper hand over Naruto.

"Fine by me. I know I'll win no matter what you decide." Jose was angry at Naruto's confidence.

(Fists Blazing OST)

"SOL!" A strange looking wizard appear from the ground between Gajeel and Jose. " Bonjour Master how can I help you?"

"Create two earth statues of myself."

"As you wish maître. EARTH STATUE!" The ground shook as tow lump of earth started to grow up from the ground. They transformed into Jose.

"Then who ever makes the most damage to their earth statue will be the winner. Do you agree?"

"I did say I doesn't matter what you decide."

"Fine then Gajeel you shall go first."

"Huh. Watch this Fairy! IRON DRAGON'S ROAR!" Large amounts of sharp metal shards shoot from Gajeel's mouth and only left the two feet of the earth statue left surrounded in a pile of dust. "Beat that. Sol's Earth Magic is one of the strongest in Fiore."

Naruto stood still for a few moments thinking what attack would be best. Naruto threw several hand signs together. "FIRE STYLE: MAJESTIC DEMOLISHER!" A massive stream of intense flames burst from Naruto's mouth and surround not only the statue but the surrounding area around it as well. when the flames subsided nothing remained of the statue except a pile of ash in the area where the statue once stood.

"Incroyable..." Sol was stunned from the power on Naruto's attack. Naruto didn't want to show that he was tired after that last attack.

"Now Gajeel your coming with us. You got that!" Gajeel quietly agreed to go with Naruto and Eve as they made their way to Era. Eve whispered into Naruto's ear. "If I do decide to join a guild it's not going to be Phantom Lord that's for sure."

Jose was still in shock from Naruto's attacking power. "That bastard! Just how strong is he?! Our plans for attacking Fairy tail might be held back a bit if he's still around. We'll have time our attack perfectly."

(Era)

Naruto had stayed with Gajeel the entire time. He was given quite a hard time by one of the council members Belno spoke to him and suggested that he stop being a member of Phantom Lord. To say Gajeel took her suggestion lightly was an understatement. She didn't mean for it to be offensive, Gajeel just reminded her of her dead son. She didn't want Gajeel to walk down the same path that lead to his death. After the hearing Naruto made his way to Yajima's office. As he entered the office he seen that Yajima was staring out the window of his office. when he heard the door open he turn to see who had entered.

"Naruto... I'm afraid I have some bad news to tell you. Please take a seat."

Naruto slowly walked towards the chair in front of Yajima's desk "Sure what is it?"

"I'm sorry Naruto... There's no easy way for me to say this but..."

(Magnolia)

(We are Fairy Tail OST)

It was raining in Magnolia and the clouds were dark in the sky. Every member of the guild Fairy Tail was standing outside Kardia Cathedral. Some members were crying, others were standing in silence. Mira, Elfman and Levy were standing in front of the crowd in front of two graves.

LISANNA STRAUSS
beloved sister
and a friend
to animal souls
X768-X782

LUCY MCGARDEN
loving mother
solid script mage
of Fairy Tail
X747-X782

Makarov walked up to both graves and turned around to face the crowd.

"Today is a sad day for Fairy Tail. As a wizard everyone of us knows the risk me must take in our lives... But there will come a day when you must leave this world... Living a strong life means being able to smile... But the strongest of us all can make others smile... As we all say our goodbyes I want you all to know... Even if I can't see you... Even if we are separated far apart from each other... We will always be watching after you. We'll watch over you forever... Goodbye Lisanna and Lucy... Proud wizards of Fairy Tail." Makarov raised his right hand into the sky and formed a single hand sign. Every other member of the guild also done the same as the master. Naruto walked up to Levy who was standing in front of her mother's grave and placed his hand on her shoulders.

"I'm sorry I wasn't there for you sooner Levy. I really am sorry. Just know if there is anything I can do to help you, just ask." Levy turned to face Naruto but didn't reply. She simply hugged him tightly and cried in his arms.

Back inside the guild the mood was quite and full of sorrow. Naruto stayed close to Levy along with Jet and Droy. Elfman was being comforted by everyone else in the guild. " It's not your fault. Lisanna told you, remember? Every living thing dies sometime. Please don't worry Elfman." Mira tried to help her younger brother.

"But its my fault Mira-nee. I killed my little sister and Levy's mom." Elfman started to cry in his depression. Levy walked up to Elfman.

"Elfman... I don't blame you. Just as I didn't blame Naruto when my mother was hurt. You weren't in control and couldn't stop what happened. As sad as I am to lose my mother. I.. I'm also glad. She risked her life to try and save Lisanna. She died being the mother I knew." Levy started to cry near the end. Levy walked over to hugged Elfman as the two cried in each other's arms. Elfman kept saying that he was sorry.

"Elfman. I kind of know what is going through your mind at the moment... I was once there... But look around you. Not one person here is blaming you. Not one person here will look at you in a different way... That's what Fairy Tail is... A family... It doesn't matter if you are blood or not. Family is family." Everyone around cried as Naruto comforted Elfman. Erza walked up to Naruto and hugged him.

"You still regret what you did. Don't you Naruto."

"Yes... But I have to look forward. If I keep looking to the past then I can never improve. I want to protect others. and no matter how rocky the road ahead will be. I will keep walking it." Erza closed her eyes as she held Naruto tight. 'That's the reason I love you Naruto. When you are down you try to help others. You put them first before yourself.' Erza thought to herself as held on to Naruto.

"Levy I want you to have this." Naruto handed her one of his kunai.

"Why give this to me?"

"Do you remember the first time we meet? I saved you and your mom from being slaves sold in Bosco. What you didn't know was when I first woke p in that cave your mother asked something from me. She wanted me to look after you if anything ever happened to you. That kunai is special. Your mother helped me make it. It has her Solid Script magic in it as well as my flying raijin mark. I don't know how long I might be away for... But if you are ever in trouble... If you ever need my help... Concentrate magic into that kunai and I'll be there in a flash."

"Thank you Naruto." For the first time in several days Levy smiled.

This was a sad chapter for me to write. Was quite hard if I'm honest but... I leaves questions. Speaking of questions its time for Q&A!

1) What did Siegrain whisper into Erza's ear? The same as cannon.

2) Why did Naruto have to bring Erza to Era and what did she do? She knocked out several rune knight while on a request similar to the lullaby arc when they didn't answer her quickly enough.

3) Is the Rasenblaze stronger or weaker than the Rasengan? They are almost about that same. Reason it was a loss with Natsu's Fire Dragon's Iron Fist was because he made it with one hand. As I noted in an older chapter I think the Laxus vs Naruto one if he uses a shadow clone he can make the Rasengan (or Rasenblaze in this case) spin faster causing far more damage. but full power Rasenblaze would cause more damage externally.

4) Will Erza tell Naruto of her past? No, I fell it would ruin a future arc.

Well next chapter will be the last before the end of Part 1 of Naruto: The Fairy Tail Shadow. I hoped you all enjoyed this chapter. Till next time!