So... Alanza will do a little bit of fangirling over her favorite characters. And she will totally play matchmaker on occasion.
Hiro Mashima made the wonderful world of Fairy Tail. We all wish we could go there like Alanza, but sadly we can't. The sexiness that is the Pradesh family was created by Desna.
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Now this was a special kind of new for her. The actual Fairy Tail wizards she had seen so far she had, ya know, seen, at least in the show. The Pradesh family and the members of the White Sea guild were something else. They were words on a page and seeing Arman Pradesh come to life was way more of a miracle to her than being yanked into an imaginary world. Also for a guy more than twice her age he was seriously hot.
"Makarov. To what do I owe the delight of hearing your voice? Has my boy gotten himself into trouble?"
"Not that I know of. I am calling about something of an entirely different nature. This is Alanza. She just came to us today. She has information for yout that she says needs to be discussed privately. Before I leave you to that I just want to say that no matter how insane her story sounds I beleive her and encourage you to do so as well. I recommend not asking questions. The answers hurt." Makarov hopped down and patted her knee in an only semipervy way before leaving.
"Well my dear. What is it that you needed to speak to me about."
"Well... I know things. How I know them is not important right now, but I know them."
"In my line of work you learn not to question how people know things. As long as it is true I can just accept it."
"I appreciate that. You might want to write some of this down. Just in case." He arched an eyebrow at her and she realized how silly that might have sounded. "It's just that before I am done I have news that will probably drive everything else from your mind. This is about your kids, so it's important."
"Understood."
"I can't share much, because avoiding struggle and pain entirely cripples us. What I share with you is mostly to help you and yours avoid the worst of things or cut them short. Where to start... I'm not sure exactly where in time your family is so some of this might not be applicable. Umm..." She needed to share just enough information to start the ball rolling
"A female dragon slayer's magic will force her into mortal combat if someone attempts to claim her as their mate. She has no control over this, and Will Kill the challenger unless defeated. Grendice is a rotton snake of a man not to be trusted with anything. I would rather have a face to face conversation with Zeref himself than be in the same room as the man. I'm sure you are already aware of your princesses unhealthy obsession with Farron. Look beyond the surface of any interactions your family has with her. You raised good, strong children. They all learned from their father how to protect their family no matter what it cost them. There is a man, the Dean of the Acadame Celestine should be able to help you find him, Presca. Look beyond the surface. And speaking of celestial magic. Archangel magic comes with a compulsion to surrender to celestial macic users. We are talking loss of self."
"It sounds like you are altering the future my dear. That is a dangerous game."
"I know. I'm trying to be careful. I am aware that changing the wrong things could make things worse. Now. I don't really have a gentle way to say this last one. At least... I could put it gently and let you figure out the details, but I think quicker is better in this case. There is a gladiator in Pergrande." Arman's eyes narrowed at the mention of that country. "He has been there almost the entirety of his life. They call him Dark Eagle, both for his black wings and for his clan tattoos." Arman's eyes grew wide and he began to shake his head. "He is alive, Arman."
"It can't be."
"Zen is alive. It is time to bring your son home."
"You- Is this true?"
"I wouldn't lie about something like that. Go on. Do what you need to do to bring your angel home." She hadn't expected him to literally vanish, but she didn't blame him either. She locked the door behind her on her way back to the master's office. "Master, I'm finished with my business. Here is your Lacrima back."
"That was fast."
"Well, I didn't have to prove myself or anything like that, so it was a quick conversation."
"Shall we go down and introduce you to the guild?" Alanza faught against her inner squeal and just nodded. She followed the little guild master downstairs and to the bar. The laughter and talk dimmed around them, but didn't cease all the way.
"Alanza! Want something to drink? You look like yiu could use a pick-me-up." Mira was calmly polishing glasses behind the bar.
"You wouldn't happen to be able to whip me up a latte would you?"
"Coming right up! Want a little flavor in there?"
"Sure. Anything that isn't a fruit or a nut." Mira giggled at her.
"Listen up brats! We have a new recruit! Give a big Fairy Tail welcome to Alanza!" The guild cheered. Loudly.
"Heya Girly! So you're a Fairy now, eh? I knew I liked you!"
"Thanks, Cana."
"Oooh. You already know my name, do ya?"
"I know lots of things. It's kinda my magic."
"Here is your coffee, Alanza!"
"Thanks, Mira."
"No problem! Can I get you ladies anything else?"
"I'm fine." Cana plolunked the barrel that she held under her arm onto the table and shook her head. Alanze stared at it and wondered how heavy the thing was. For Cana to toss those things around the way she did her arm strength had to be pretty damn impressive. Mira bustled off to do... whatever it was Mira actually did.
"So tell Mama Cana. Why was Mystogan here today? You had yourself a pow wow with the big guns, so it must have been important."
"Secrets, Cana. I'm not talking abut the kind you giggle about overwine and ice cream on girls night. I'm talking about real secrets like the reason you want S-class so bad." The brunette's dark purple eyes were suddenly completely sober. "I won't tell anyone, but you should. He will he proud of you with or without that silly title."
"But how do you know that? How can you be sure?"
"Magic." Alanza eyed the card mage for a moment. "That particular secret is just a drop in the pond compared to what we were doing upstairs. I'd like you to be part of the project if you are interrested. The others would have to agree though."
"Why would you want my help?"
"Your magic would be a powerful asset for one. It would mean carrying a heavy burden. Think about it. Let me know what you decide whan Erza and Mystogan come back." Cana's eyes shifted to something behind her right before a voice spoke.
"I'm so thrilled to have such a lovely flower join our guild." Alanza turned with an arched brow. Damn. In the anime she always thought Loke came off as a bit sleazy and creepy, but in real life... He was pretty hot yeah, but it was his voice... Smooth and rich. She could almost feel it caressing her skin. "Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you darling. Anything at all."
"Don't you dare think about trying to add me to your little pride you damn kitty. I'm not that kinda girl." He looked confused for a moment, then his eyes widened and he left literal dust clouds behind when he ducked behind a nearby pillar. These visual effects being real were going to take some getting used to. "Oh, don't be like that. I don't share the secrets I know with anyone who doesn't have a right to them. And your secret is safe. For now at least."
"Who are you exactly?"
"Just a girl that knows the world's secrets. You can choose to take my word for this or not, it's your choice, but you should trust Lucy. She is Anna's blood after all." Loke had a perplexed, yet hopeful look on his face.
"Anna was... A good woman."
"I'm aware. I'm also aware that the gate Anna opened will be opened once more." He glared at her and she shivered. When the guy got serious he could be super scary. "Look I didn't do it. I just know shit, OK. Take it however you want to.
"You're good at this vague talk, aren't ya girly."
"You ask cards to predict the future, Cana. You know how trulicky knowing things is."
"Eh. I guess so. I'm gunna go drown myself in booze. Wanna join me, Loke?"
"Yeah. I could totally use a drink right now." If she didn't know the whole guild was already a bunch of drunks Alanza would be worried that she was driving them to drink. She hadn't even been here a full day yet.
"Hi! My name's Levy. This is Jet and Droy and we are Team Shadowgear. It's so nice to see a new face around here!"
Alanza's exact thought in that moment was something along the lines of 'Oh my gosh she is so freaking cute and adorable and I wanna hug her so bad!' Levy was tiny. Meeting someone shorter than her was a rare thing, especially since the 'half' part of her five foot one and a half inch stature was dependant on standing up so straight it almost hurt. Levy wasn't just short she was delicately boned and perfectly perportioned like a well crafted doll.
"I'm Alanza. It's nice to meet you, Levy, Jet, Droy." The guys were just background comody in the show, but she was looking forward to getting to know the characters, er, her new guildmates wo hadn't gotten a lot of front and center screen time. "My magic is knowing secrets. Not all secrets, just some."
She had nothing on these three after all. She didn't even think they had secrets aside from Levy's crush on Gajeel and that was a future thing. Though... Maybe taking Levy on her trip to retreive the iron slayer would be a good idea. For starters she shipped Gajevy super hard. Who wouldn't. Those two were just so damn cute together! And also already having gotten to know Levy even a little bit would decrease the likelihood Gajeel would beat her to a bloody pulp in the future.
She opened her mouth to invite the blunette along and stopped. She should ask Laxus first. After all he was going with her and she needed to respect his position as the S-class wizard on this mission. If she couldn't do at least that then she was no better than Natsu. And while Natsu was hella awesome he was also an impulsive idiot with no respect for authority.
"What kind of secrets? Is there a set of parameters they have to fall into, or is it just random?"
"Let's put it this way. I know what the king of Fiore has in his basement, but I have no idea what Jet's last name is. It's like..." Levy was a bookworm, so this would actually be easy to explain. "It's like a read a book and the book gives me backstory and foreshadowing and stuff, but only where the author thought it was important."
"That's so cool! I bet you have lots of interresting secrets you are keeping. Actually Jet is just a nickname. His real name is Sarusuke-"
"Don't tell her that! Levy, how could you?" Jet did this dramatic wail thing and Levy's eye twitched.
"Sorry. It's not really that big of a deal you know." Alanza tipped her head to the side. Had she known that? Maybe. The idea sounded familiar. She still didn't know Jet's last name though since he had interrupted.
"Yo! Carrots! Get your bag from Gramp's office and let's go. Mira is making us go all the way to fucking Peace River for this shit and we wanna get there before they do." Carrots. For real? What was she Anne of Green Gables? Carrots and Blondie. Laxus obviously had zero imagination. Before she went upstairs she dodged her way across the guild to ask Laxus about adding to their party.
"Can I ask Levy to come along? I think it would be a good idea."
"Why the fuck are you asking me? You're the all knowing plan master."
"You outrank me." He raised an eyebrow and then smirked.
"Damn right I do. Sure. Bookworm can come along I guess. Not her groupies though. I don't wanna deal with their shit." She couldn't help her grin.
"Thanks!" She dodged her way to Levy's table. "Levy! Laxus and I are taking a sort of recruiting mission over by Peace River. Wanna come? I think it would be a good idea. Sorry boys, but you aren't invited. Laxus and I will keep her safe."
"But... Laxus?" Jet and Droy quite obviously had little to no faith in the man. He really needed to work on connecting with his guildmates.
"Don't be silly. Laxus a Fairy Tail wizard. He will take good care of me. I think it sounds fun. I'm in!"
"Good. My bad is upstairs and he is not the kind to wait around so you't better hurry and get your stuff!"
"Gotchya! Gimme a minute Laxus! I'll be right back!" Levy went one way and Alanza went the other, tossing a wide grin at Mira on her way past. This was going to be so much fun! She finally got to meet Gajeel! Not to mention see first contact between him and Levy. She was beyond excited.
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To be continued.