Hey, guys, I'm here with the next chapter of a fairy tail re-told, and now it's time to begin the next arc, a personal favorite of mine, the edolas arc. Another thing is this should be the only arc where I give a ship the spotlight, that being Nali. What do I mean by that well-read to find? I promise it will be an exciting part of the story. With that said, let's get started with the next chapter of the fairy tail saga.

Natsu's dream

"Lisanna," a young Natsu called out. It was a foggy night. As Natsu ran through the forest, he tripped and fell on his face but kept going calling out Lissana's name "where are you" he called again, wondering where his best friend had run off to "this stinks," he said as he started to look around again "come on Lisanna, this isn't funny" he shouted hoping to hear an answer "Lisanna."

"Natsu," a voice called

looking in the direction, Natsu heard the voice. He looked to the side before he listened to a scream as something ran towards him

Dream end

"Lisanna," Natsu shouted as he shot up from the bed; he noticed he was in his room. His breath was loud as he calmed down; he looked around; he saw Happy still asleep on his makeshift bed. Natsu sighed gladly. He didn't wake the feline up before feeling something on his face. Standing up, Natsu went to a Mirror, noticing that he had been crying. "I've become such a cry baby," he muttered.

"haven't I, Lisanna."

Gildarts

it was midday as Natsu Happy, Wendy, and Carla had made their way to the pub. Natsu was quiet, which had worried Wendy, who looked at his face before grabbing his hand "you okay, Natsu," she asked. "I heard your screaming last night," Carla huffed as Happy offered her a fish again, turning to the young dragon slayer; Natsu smiled "yeah, kid," Natsu lied. "I'm fine, just a lot on my mind right now," he told her, to which Wendy smiled at him.

"You wanna talk about it," she asked, hoping he'd tell her what happened, shaking his head. Natsu continued forward, rushing to keep up. Wendy noticed that he seemed tired

the group soon found themselves in the fairy pub as they went to sit with Lucy Erza and Gray, who also noticed Natsu's sour mood as he went to the stairs that lead to the upper area of the pub. "I'll be back. I need to see something," he muttered as he left "come on, Happy," he told the blue feline as he left Carla to see if his best friend was okay

"what's his problem," Gray asked.

"I don't know," Wendy said, "I think he had a nightmare or something last night," she said, which got the whole group's attention. Natsu had a bad dream that was unheard of, "I asked him if he wanted to talk about it, but he said no," Wendy informed him"

"actually," Carla said. "I heard him say a name," she said as she sat down at the table, "he said Lisanna," she asked "might I know who that is," Carla asked as the whole looked at her Mira also happened to hear just that part of the conversation as she stopped to give them their breakfast.

"she was," Mira said, "my little sister; she passed away a few years ago," Mira explained. "I'm guessing Natsu just had a dream about her; that's all, hell be fine."

"really," Wendy asked, and if, on cue, Natsu came back looking a little better, Wendy ran up and hugged him as he patted her head; she was about to speak before Max burst into the door"big news," he shouted as bells started going off and all around the pub people looked in shock and a giant grin began to appear on there faces all around town people had stopped what there doing all looking in the direction of the sound.

"I don't believe it."

"Is this happening?"

"what's that" Lucy asked

"sounds like bells," the group answered; they turned to Natsu and Mira for an answer, only to see the two smiling. Their moods changed from a few seconds ago "you know what those bells mean"

"Gildarts is back," the whole pub shouted.

"whose Gildarts," Lucy asked along with Gray and Erza.

"he's the strongest wizard in Magnolia," Mira told him, getting a shock out of the group. Mira giggled at their faces as Natsu cheered with the rest.

"I thought you Natsu and Mystogen were top dogs around here," Lucy asked "ya know the three children thing," Lucy reasoned.

"all modesty and fancy titles aside, the three of us combined can't even hold a candle to Gildarts," Mira told her "actually, Gildarts was one of the three long before we came to magnolia. he actually was Natsu's predecessor," Mira told them

"well," Lucy said, "I'm glad he's back, but what's got everyone so worked up," Lucy asked.

"well," Mira said, "he's been gone for quite a while," she told Lucy "three years to be exact," Mira told them, which got a confused look out of Lucy "you see, we normal request and S-class quest," Mira told her "above those we have jobs called SS- quest and above those" Mira paused as she looked back at Lucy "we have jobs called decade quest."

"what," Lucy asked

"yes," Erza said. "I've heard of those jobs no one has ever been to complete in under ten years," Erza told her, "I thought jobs like that were a myth, though."

Mira shook her head "no, they're quite real," Mira said "in fact, ever at least one all the big three of Magnolia has gone on one," Mira explained, "and none have ever returned home alive till right now, in fact " however, Gildarts took a job higher than that" Mira told them "the century quest" Mira said getting shocked Looked from both Lucy and Erza.

"who in their right mind would take a job that lasted that long" Lucy asked

"him," Natsu and Mira said

"it's Gildarts."

"We better get ready."

"citizens prepare to initiate the Magnolia Gildarts shift," Mavis's voice rang over the loudspeaker, "take your designated positions immediately."

"I'm all for festive but isn't this a little much," Carla asked as Wendy gave a weak smile.

"what's a Magnolia Gildarts shift," Lucy asked, confused.

"step outside and see for yourself," Mira told her.

Lucy, Wendy, Gray, Erza, and Carla all took a look outside only to jump in shock as Magnolia started to split apart, creating a direct line to the pub backing up the building. the ground elevated all as she could see a figure walking down the path. "Magnolia just split into," Lucy cried out as her friends just nodded, unable to speak.

"yeah," Mira told them, "it was a system Mavis came up with," Mira told them "she figured since Gildarts pretty much destroys anything he touches, it would be better if he just avoided their homes and businesses as he could leave quite a mess," Mira told a slight smile on her face her herself remembered reacting the same way when she Natsu, Elfman, and Lissana had first met Gildarts "don't worry you get used to it."

"This is insane," Gray admitted "how come you never heard about this guy," he asked.

"simple," Natsu said, "he's just that good."

"he sounds amazing," Wendy said

"yes," Carla deadpanned, "amazingly stupid," as Gildarts came to the front of the pub, the doors already opened for him.

"yeah," Natsu said," let's throw down."

"that's no way to treat a man," Elfman shouted at Natsu

everyone grew quiet as Gildarts entered the building; he was in a neck-high tattered back cloak covering his body; he had a bag over his shoulder as he looked around before letting out a grizzled sigh confusing everyone as he approached Mira "excuse me, miss" he asked, "I'm looking for the fairy pub that uses to be around these parts."

hiding her laugh, Mira smiled at him "this is it," she told him "remember me, Mirajane," she said as Gildarts took a closer look

"Mira," he asked as it soon hit him "wow," he shouted, "you sure have changed a lot, little girl," he told her, "and did ya'll change some stuff around the pub," he asked, which made everyone burst out in laughter looking around Gildarst eyes landed on a familiar patch of pink hair "there's a face I'll always recognize," he said, "how ya been buddy."

"great," Natus called out, "time to party" he then attempted to sneak attack Gildarst, who caught him and sent him to the roof, shocking Erza, Lucy, Gray, and Wendy "yep, it's Gildarts, everyone," Natsu laughed as he then fell hitting the ground.

"same old tough guy we always have known," Elfman said as he helped Natus up, "good old fashed man."

Gildarts then turned to Mira "wow, this place looks a lot better than last time I was here "what have ya'll be up to since I was gone" he asked.

"Gildarts," a voice called; he turned to see Mavis sitting at her usual spot on the counter as Gildarts approached her and bowed his head.

"master," he said. "I take it you're well," he said

"I've been well," she told him, "but don't keep me waiting," she said "how was the job," she asked as Gildarts looked at her; he then started laughing as Mavis's expression changed from upbeat to a serious one " I see," she said

"too much," he told her, "even for me," he told her, getting a big reaction from everyone, surprised that the strongest guy in town besides Mavis or Makarov failed at the hundred-year quest "forgive me for bringing shame to you and all you taught me."

"No," Mavis told him, "you only brought yourself," Mavis said, "and that's more than I could ask for."

giving a smile, Gildarts bowed again before walking away. "Thanks, boss," he told her," now I'm going to head home," he said, "and start to feel alive," he said as he approached the wall. "I'll see all of you tomorrow, and we can catch up," he said as the wall burst, shocking everyone.

"use the door," Mira screamed

"wow," Lucy called out as he started to leave.

"oh, and Natsu, " Gildarts said, "stop by my place later with the whole gang," he told them. "I want to show you guys something," he said as he left.

"wait," Lucy asked as Natsu stood up "is this Gildarts and Natsu close," she asked.

"Aye," Happy said, "as Mira said, Gildarts is Natsu's predecessor," he told her "they might be on different levels, but that doesn't mean they're real close," Happy said, "he was around the time I was born, so I've known him for my whole life."

Flashback

Six years ago, around a month after Natsu and Lisanna had hatched Happy from his egg, the trio was now at a pond doing some fishing "when do I get my fishy-wishy" Happy cried out as Natsu let out a sigh.

"wait," Natsu told him. "I'm about to land a huge one," he said as Lisanna looked over.

"they're not biting today, aren't they," Lisanna said as Natsu felt a tug at his makeshift fishing rod, he pulled out a tiny fish, disappointing Happy as Lisanna let out a small laugh.

"It may be small," Natsu said as the group set up a campfire, "but it'll feed us right."

"that huge one you were going to land would have been better," Happy told him.

"I'll land a huge on, but not today," Natsu told him as Lisanna laughed.

"it's like watching a kid asking his dad for a better toy," Lisanna teased him, "it's adorable."

"I'm not his dad," Natsu told her.

"I don't see him as a father figure," Happy told him.

"I wouldn't mind being the mom," Lisanna said, "cause that would make me like your wife."

"not that again," Natsu said "you and I aren't married, okay," he said while blushing

"then why are you blushing like that," Lisanna said, teasing him "it'll be true someday, won't it."

"shut up."

"you just the cutest when you embarrassed," Lisanna told him, making Natsu blush even more.

"Ohh, Natsu," Happy said, "she loves you."

"that's going to get old real quick," Natsu told the blue feline

later at Natus and Lisanna Minature's house Happy laid asleep as Natsu and Lisanna watched over him; this had been their routine for the past month, and they both enjoyed it; there were times when they would even fall asleep here, much to the dismay and annoyance of Mavis and Mira who both argued that they should always try to get home, before dark if they were able to that forest was and still is a dangerous place. But of course, Natsu believed he could protect both Lisanna and Happy, so they did;t need to worry.

"Hey Natsu," Lisanna asked, "do you ever remember anything about your mom and dad," she asked as Natsu looked at her confused "just curious," she said "sure, I know we have Mavis, but" she looked into the distance "sometimes I wonder what a real parents warmth feels like

"I don't know," Natsu told her. "I mean, I know Igneels warmth," he said, expression-changing. "I miss him," he said, tears forming. "I searched everywhere," he said "why did he leave me" he then felt Lisanna place a hand on his she gave him a warm smile and wiped his tears away.

"oh yeah," she said. she was hoping to cheer him up. "I just remembered," Lisanna stood up. "I saw these large tracks in the woods," Lisanna said, "they were big enough to be dragons."

"really," Natsu said, standing up, "were," he asked her as Happy woke up.

"but the sun is about to set," Lisanna said

"who the heck cares," Natsu shouted. "I'll go by myself if I have to," he told her, "tell me where you fond them."

letting out a sigh, Lisanna stared at him "fine; I'll show you," Lisanna said, "but I'll be coming too."

Soon the trio found themselves in the woods at night, the only light being the moon. As they looked for the tracks that Lisanna had found, Happy, close behind, looked around "it's getting kinda scary."

"it'll be fine," Natsu told him.

"here," Lisanna said as Natsu rushed up to them; seeing the large tracks in front of him, he looked around, a frown forming on his face "what do ya think."

"I think this belongs to a forest Vulcan," Natsu said

"You mean like that, Gorian? You fought that one time," Lisanna asked.

"man," Natsu said. "I should have known better," he muttered. "I looked everywhere for Igneel; he wasn't just going to turn up so close by," Natus said

"Sorry," Lisanna said, "it was a mistake."

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"it's fine," Natsu told her as they soon started to head back to the house where they lived with Mavis "where could Igneel be," Natsu said as he walked through the path.

"Natsu," Lisanna called as she ran up to them, "you're walking a little too fast for me," she said

"Sorry," Natsu called out as he continued walking; the area around him started to fog up as his mind went back to Igneel; however, his thoughts were interrupted when he heard Lisanna scream, "oh no," Natsu said

running around to find her, Natsu started to call out her name "Lisanna," Natsu called out, running back trying to find his friend; he tripped and fell on his face but kept going calling out Lisanna's name, "where are you" he called again wondering where his best friend had run off to "this stinks" he said as he started to look around again "come on Lisanna, this isn't funny" he shouted hoping to hear an answer "Lisanna."

"Natsu," a voice called Natus turned and, to his shock, saw the forest Vulcan that he beat up to save Happy egg. He smiled as he approached him.

"long time no see punk," he said to Natsu as he held up Lisanna "you wouldn't happen to be looking for this."

"help me," Lisanna called out.

"let her go," Natsu called out.

"you don't seem to know the law of the jungle does ya kid," the Vulcan told Natsu, "it finders keepers loser weeper."

"well, she isn't yours to keep," Natsu told it.

"oh, I'm going to keep her," the Vulcan said "it turns out I've been looking for me a wife," he said

"what," Lisanna said," a wife," she said, imaging herself with a Vulcan and having kids; it made her shudder at the mere thought of something like that. "I don't think so."

"You see," Natsu told her, "that's how I feel."

"wow," Happy said, completely ignoring the situation, "scandalous, truly forbidden love."

"I'm sorry if you feel that way, Mr. Vulcan," Lisanna said, "but my heart belongs to my sweet little Natsu."

"what," the Vulcan said " if I say your min, then your mine," he said

"well, she said no, so give her back," Natsu shouted as the Vulcan smiled.

"You disrespected me, kid," he said," so I'm going to keep her, but f you want her back, you'd apologize," he said, "get on your hands and knees, and I'll give her back."

"don't do it," Lisanna said

"what," Natsu said as the Vulcan started to squeeze Lisanna; she let out a scream as he stepped back "fine," Natsu shouted as he got down. "I'm sorry I disrespected you," he said, shocking Lisanna and Happy "please just give me my friend back" the Vulcan smiled as it stepped on Natsu.

"take that punk," he shouted as he slammed Natsu to the ground, shocking Lissana as he tried to stand up only to be knocked down again "you just fell for the oldest trick in the book," he said

"Natsu," Lisanna cried out as the Vulcan picked up a boulder.

"prepare to get crushed like the little punk you are," he said as he threw the boulder at Natsu, who didn't have time to move; he closed his eyes as Gildarts jumped in the way blocking the boulder. Just before it made contact with Natsu "Gildarts."

"man, you are a big dumb ape," he told the Vulcan as it tried to move the boulder "let's get this out of the way," he said as the boulder exploded, sending pebbles everywhere, shocking the Vulcan "now let me tell how it's going to go from here," he said" you going to put the girl down and walk away," he said sitting Lisanna down the Vulcan the turned living them alone as Gildarts looked at Lisanna "do I know you, little girl."

"I'm Mira's sister Lisanna," she said

"oh yeah," Gildarts said, smiling, "thought you seemed familiar" he looked over to see Happy looking over Natsu, "is just me, or is that cat flying."

"oh, that's just Happy."

"Are you okay," Happy asked Natsu.

"yeah," looking down. "I'm sorry, Gildarts," he said

"you know," Gildarts said to Natsu, "you're growing up to be quite the man Natsu," he said "it takes to being a wizard than magical power; it takes guts and standing up for people who can't help themselves," he said" and you have that"

"gee, thanks," Natsu told him as he started to lead them out of the forest.

"but," Gildarts continued, "having a wife is pretty Manley too, ya know," he said

"she's not my wife," Natsu shouted.

"he loves her"

sometime later, the group was in the thick of the fog "stay close you to," Gildarts instructed them

"it's like walking on a different planet," Lisanna said as she smiled "ya know, earlier when you were looking for me," she told Natsu, "it felt so good to hear you calling my name through all the thick and fog," she told him "if I were ever to go missing like that" Lissana asked "you'd go looking for me right," she asked, "you just wouldn't let me stay gone."

"of course," Natsu told her, "why would ask something like that.

"Just checking."

as they made their way out of the forest, Gildarts smiled at them, "stop by tomorrow, kid," he told them, "we'll play a little catch."

the next day Natsu and Gildarts stood on the bridge that leads to his house; he and Natsu were throwing all back and forth as Lisanna and Happy watched, "so why were you three in the east forest anyway."

"you remember Igneel, don't ya," Natsu asked as he threw the ball again.

"that's the red dragon you've been chasing after, right," he said as he caught the ball and tossed him.

"Lisanna said she found some tracks in the woods," he told him as he threw the ball with a bit of force. "It turned out she was dead wrong," he shouted as Gildarts caught the ball, only for it to blow up from his magic.

"oops," he said as he approached Natsu, "you really want to find this dragon don't you," he asked as he placed a hand on Natsu's head "don't worry, kid, with guts like yours, you'll find him," he said "one day."

"yeah," Natsu said

"Gildarts is really nice," Lisanna said" he's almost like a father to him "

"Aye"

the group would go fishing and land a large fish after going to Gildart's house; they would also travel through the forest and play games and rest while Gildarts watched over the three. He smiled as he looked to the sky. 'These three will do great things around here, I know it.'

End Flashback

"Man, I wonder what he brought me," Natsu said as he and Happy walked up to Gildarts home.

"I know," Happy agreed

the duo then entered the man's house "what's up, Gildarts" Natsu shouted, "so what's this totally awesome thing you wanted to show me."

"Hey pal," Gildarts said; he was sitting down, resting as he sat up, looked confused for a second "we can get to that," he said," but were's Lisanna."

at the mention of her name Natsu's expression changed to a sorrow-filled one "she's," he looked away. "Lisanna died," he told him, "two years ago."

Gildarts shot up out of the seat. It all made sense now why Mira looked so different, and Elfman's scar was clearer "what" he asked. "I don't believe it, my condolences," he told Natsu, who just looked away.

"I don't want to talk about it," he told Gildarts as he started to walk away.

"I saw a dragon," Gildarts said, which caught Natsu's attention, "not that one you're looking for, not even close," he said "he was black as a moonless night," Gildarts told Natsu.

"where did you see him," Natsu asked

"the sacred mountains of Zonia," he told him, "he was the real reason I failed my quest," Gildarts said as he stood up, "so what you about to do."

"going to track him down, obviously," Natus told Gildarts.

"no," Gildarts told him as he opened his cloak. Natsu stopped in horror "look at me, Natsu, it ripped off my arm and my leg, then gutted me," he said "it was over before it even started. "Igneel may be a different breed, but that black one isn't friendly."

"what do you mean," Natsu asked

"he was narrow-minded," Gildarts explained, "and said he was only interested in finding one thing" Gildartss looked up to Natsu, "and I have a feeling it has to do with why your dragon left."

At the top of the fairy pub building, Mavis sat alone pondering the events of the past few weeks" and once more," she said, "three dragon slayers have appeared in under the previous year alone," Mavis said, " the tales of old are coming to pass, but what does this mean," Mavis asked herself "the best we can do," Mavis said to herself "is wait and watch" she remembered something teleporting to the archives she found the old book she read about dragons it had no meaning to her when she first read it. Still, she wondered as she read over the art that intrigued her.

' in the time of the end, the dragon of black was only surpassed by four, in its quest for power, these would be his undoing trained by the gods of Ishgar, the dragons of fire wind ice and steel" Mavis put the book down; the page was torn, but she figured that was it. However, she could make out one word.

"the dragon born."

To be continued

a lot happened in this chapter, and a tad bit of foreshadowing if you squit; you'll see later as I think I finally have a plan for the dragon slayer story arc, which is one of the things I'm changing up here. As to what the dragon born are and all that nonsense, you'll have to keep reading though I will say it's not a prophecy, a type of warning, so yeah, get there when I get there. But you'll see when I get there, as always alike, and a review is appreciated. Thank you

Happy: man, it's going to rain

Carla: And what's the problem with that

Wendy: that means we can't do anything

Natsu: gives us a chance to relax.

Gray: or fight

Next time: Earth land

Natsu; ooh, a good pub brawl hasn't happened in a while

Gray: ya'll use to brawl

Natsu: yeah

Carla: how uncivilized