Chapter 3

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Fairy Tail Guild Hall

It has been 7 years since that fateful day on Tenrou island, 7 years since their 3 dragon slayers have died. Everyone on Tenrou felt massive amounts of guilt, everyone felt at fault and they never talked about what happened. That was even the worst of it Fairy Tail had fallen on hard times, after incident Team Tenrou had hard time finishing jobs because of their feelings of self doubt. Because of this the guild began to lose money, and they have to destroy their guild hall and relocate to their second building in the forest to save on funds. They also began to lose job request because they are no longer the number one guild Fiore, the titular title now belongs to Sabertooth, due to Fairy Tail refusing to enter the Grand Magic Games, they only go to observe.

When the guild was still being all depressed. The guild doors were suddenly kicked down, when the Fairy Mages looked up they see it was none other than Sabertooth. Which include twin dragons Sting and Rogue with their exceeds Lector and Frosch, Memory Maker Rufus, God Slayer Orga and their ring leader Minerva.

"Wow look at this dump, it's hard to believe that you guys were once the number one guild" Sting mocked.

"That's because they never participated in The Games" Rogue said.

"Yes I have no memory of them actually participating" Rufus added.

"There probably still all sad because three of their dragon slayers died, they call themselves dragon slayers and they got killed by one dragon" Orga mocked.

This caused everyone in Fairy Tail flared up in anger. They dared insult their fallen comrades, Erza reaction was worst of all she requipped a sword and was about to strike Oraga, but was stopped by Makarov.

"Erza No" Makarov told her.

"But master" Erza said with anger. Minerva then smirked.

"You guys truly are pathetic, it's no wonder you guys are now consider the worst guild in Fiore" Minerva mocked with laugh and her fellow team minus Rogue laughed with her. Makarov than glared at them raising his magic power.

"Fine we will enter the Grand Magic Games this year, and we will defeat you" Makarov declared to the Tigers.

"I like to see you try" Minerva said as she left.

After the rival guild hall left, Gray spoke up.

"Are we really going to enter this year Gramps" Gray asked with some excitement in his voice. Some other guild members also looked excited from Makarov's declaration.

"Yes, my boy we are going to show Fiore, that Fairy Tail is still number one" Makarov shouted. The guild then jumped up and cheered.

"But, we aren't only doing this for us, We are doing this for Natsu, Gajeel and Wendy" Makarov declared raising his drink, the rest of guild also raised their drinks.

"For those we have lost" Makarov said.

"For those we have lost" the guild repeated.

"Now let's go show Sabertooth what we are made of" Makarov shouted.

"YAY" the guild shouted. After that declaration all the guild members began to go off on training journeys.

(The training went about the same as did in the canon excluding Natsu, Gajeel and Wendy obviously).

Time skip (Beach area forgot what it was called)

Erza was currently training by herself so she can be picked for the team to compete GMG. As she was training, a man wearing a hood walked, Erza had immediately recognize the man called him out.

"Jellal, what are you doing here" Erza said calling out her childhood friend.

"I came to check on you, to see if you were okay." Jellal told her.

About three years ago someone broke Jellal out of jail. Said someone were former Grimoire Heart mages Ultear and Meredy. Jellal decided to go with them in order to atone for his sins. So they establish their own independent guild Crime Sorciere their goal being to wipe out all dark guilds and to track down and kill Zeref.

"I'm fine there's no need to check on me I'm not a child" Erza said.

"I know Erza, oh I heard Fairy Tail is finally going to compete in the GMG" Jellal said.

"Yeah Master thinks by winning it we will honor their memory" Erza responded with sadden look after bringing them up.

"I see, that's very noble, wherever they are I know they will be happy when you guys win" Jellal said and this is when Erza began to tear up a little. Noticing this he began to apologize.

"Erza I'm sorry I didn't mean to bring up bad memories" Jellal apologized. Erza then started to wipe her tears.

"No, its okay. I just missed them so much, I wish they were here, I wish he was here" Erza cried softly. When Erza said "he", Jellal knew who she was talking about.

"I'm sorry Erza I know how much he meant to you and I know how much you meant to him" Jellal said trying his best to comfort her.

"Thanks Jellal, that means a lot" Erza said wiping her tears and showed him a smile.

"So how are things with Ultear" Erza asked. Jellal blushed at the question.

"Things are good between us" Jellal answered.

Erza smiled "That's good I'm glad that your happy with her"

Erza was happy that Jellal found happiness in his journey of atonement. You see after spending some years together Jellal and Ultear fell in love and have been dating for over three years, and they were happy. Erza was a little upset at first because her first love found someone else, but she wa happy for him, so she accepted it. This is because over the years she gained feelings for another but he is gone. Erza then began to tear up again after thinking about a certain pink haired mage.

"Erza" Jellal said.

"I'm fine Jellal" Erza told him.

"Natsu, I wish you here with me, I wish I can tell you how I feel, Please with Gajeel and Wendy watch over us as we win the Games" Erza thought with smile.

Months Later

"Alright it's time to select the team for the Games" Makarov announced as every guild member walked into the hall. Many members were anxious hoping they will be picked.

"Now the team will be.. Makarov said before he began to list off the names.

"Erza Scarlet"

"I won't let you down Master" Erza said

"Gray Fullbuster"

"Time to show those chumps whose number one" Gray shouted with excitement.

"Lucy Heartfilia"

"Lets do this" Lucy said determined.

"Cana Alberona"

"Hic Hic yah" Cana drunkenly cheered.

"Your drunk already" random guild mates shouted.

"And finally Elfman" Makarov finished.

"Yeah time to show them I'm a real man" The muscle man shouted.

"Alright now let's head to Crocus and win" Makarov shouted.

"YAAAAAH" the guild cheered.

Time Skip Crocus

"Alright we're here, you guys go explore the city for bit, I'm going to go register you lot." Makarov order as he went off to go to the registration.

So as they wait the Fairy Tail Guild began to explore Crocus for a bit before they head to the they were exploring they heard bystanders whispering about them.

"Hey its Fairy Tail"

"They're really going to participate this year"

"Sabertooth is going to destroy them"

"Can't wait to watch that massacre"

"They've gotten so weak after their dragon slayers died"

Fairy tail decided to ignore the whispers as they didn't care what people thought of them. They came here to win. As they were exploring the five remaining members of Team Natsu passed by a mysterious masked man. When Erza walked passed the masked man she felt a familiar prescenes. Which caused her to turn around, this caused her tema to worry a little.

"Hey Erza you alright" Gray asked.

"I'm fine Gray, lets go explore some more." Erza said as she caught up to her friends.

After exploring the city, Fairy Tail went to hotel in order to prepare for the Preliminary round. When it began Fairy Tail had kinds of a rough start, but they manage to pass.

Domus Flau

In the large stadium arena there was screaming and cheering crowds ready for the Grand Magic Games.

"Welcome Everyone to this year's Grand Magic Games, I'm your host Chapati and I'm excited to be here today" Chapati announced.

"Next to me is former Council member Yajima who will help me host this year's games" Chapati pointing to the old man next to him.

"It's an honor being here today to watch so many mages fight for the top" Yajima said.

"Now that introductions are out of the way it's time to introduce the teams.." Chapati said.

"In 8th place we have a guild that was once on top but now at bottom, will they cimb their way back to the top that's right folks its Fairy Tail" Chapati announced.

When the Fairy Tail team entered the arena they heard lots of booing and insults and trash was being thrown at them.

"Can't believe they're booing us" Lucy complained.

"Don't mind them we'll show them we came to win" Erza said. Which caused her team to smile.

"In 7th we have Quatro Cerberus" Chapati continued. After that team Quatro Cerberus entered the ring.

"In 6th place we have a guild full of lovely ladies Mermaid Heel" the announcer said. Team Mermaid Heel then entered being lead by a young busty black haired young woman. Their appearance caused all the perverts in arena to gawk, which included some of the older Fairy Tail men.

"In 5th place we have Blue Pegasus" Blue Pegasus then entered.

"In 4th we have Lamia Scale" Lamia Scale entered, when they entered Lyon took notice and gave him a smile. Gray did the same

"In 3rd we have Raven Tail" this announcement caused Fairy Tail to grow dark expression as the Raven Tail team entered. As this is former dark guild was now considered legal because its been active for more than 7 years.

"In 2nd place we have.. Wait was this" Chapati was shocked from what he read but he continued.

"In 2nd place its Fairy Tail Team B" This shocked pretty much everyone in the arena as bolt of lighting appeared creating the Fairy Tail logo when the lighting vanished it revealed five mages.

"Laxus"

"Mira"

"Juvia

"Jellal" Erza said quietly so no one can hear her. As he is still a wanted criminal.

"Freed"

Fairy Tail A and everyone was shocked to find it out Fairy Tail entered a second team.

"I'm sure everyone is quite confused, do you care to explain Mr. Yajima" Chapati asked.

"Yes this year it was allowed for guilds to enter two teams, this way the matches will seem more exciting" Yajima explained.

"Doesn't that seem unfair to the other teams though" Chapati asked.

"Well to others yes, but to Fairy Tail it's a big advantage, come on let's continued" Yajima said.

Fairy Tail A and B were currently staring each other team. Team A not understanding what's going on were given an explanation on everything and that Jellal disguised himself as Mystogan in order to help.

"Yay Fairy Tail team B got second place" a young voice cheered. The Fairy Tail mages turned to the voice and Makaro was shocked on it was. Revealing the owner of the voice was a young girl.

"First Master Mavis what are you doing here" Makarov asked.

"Well I got bored on Tenrou so I came to cheer you guys on" Mavis answered.

"Yes, well aren't you, you know dead" Makarov said.

"Well yeah" Mavis answered.

"Well now it's time to announce our 1st place team, it's time for the reigning champions the strongest guild in Fiore Sabertooth"

The crowd then begun to cheer louder and as Sabertooth basc in the glory of victory. That was until.

"Wait people we have another shocking announcement" This caused everyone to go quiet wanting to know what the announcement was.

"We have nine teams competing this year and this team tied with Sabertooth for first place" Chapati shouted. This shocked the entire arena including the other teams.

"Seriously"

"Another Team tied with SaberTooth"

"There's no way"

Erza was also puzzled by this as well and questioned it.

"Whose this another team"

"We have a second 1st place team" Chapati announced.

"The AKATSUKI" Chapati shouted. When the name was said the team began to enter the arena. Everyone began to cower in fear of the dark energy they gave. When the team entered the arena all five of the members had their faces covered. Three of them wore mask and the other two had hoods on, and they all donned the same black cloak with red clouds on them.

A.N. Here is Chapter 3 this went on longer than I thought it would. So point out any thing I can fix in it. I already have some ships planned out for this they are the following so far: Natza, GaLe, Gruvia, Jellal x Ultear, Wendy x Rogue, Sting x Yukino. So those are some planned ships. So thanks for reading and let me know what you think bye.