Hey all! :3

I do apologize if the last chapter introduced a bit much, so to make up for that, this next chapter will clear a few things up, as well as introduce facts about characters and some "history" as the title implies lol.

I was a little "type happy" as I feel it should be called. Or maybe, "writing happy"? i don't really know. XD Someone pm me with what it's actually called pls!

As for our chapter today, lets just see how our heroes handle the oncoming situation brought to them by none other than... DA DA DA DAAAA! LYON! How will he and Gray's reunion play out? Why is these newcomers here? READ TO FIND OUT! :P

Anywho, lets get on with the chapter! :P

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN FAIRY TAIL OR ANY REAL WORLD REFERENCES IN THIS STORY!

Key for story(More will be added IF needed):

BOLD - anger, attacks, surprise

Italic - thoughts, dreams, other end(s) of a phone call, singing and song titles


"Wait, how can he blame you for your mother's death!?" Lucy gasped. "She died of cancer!"

"Well, she did have cancer, and was 'supposed' to die a week earlier."

"What are you talking about, Lyon!?" Gray growled, getting in his brother's face. "She died of that tumor! Remember!?"

"No, she didn't. And I know why you don't tell anyone how she really died." Lyon shot back, though he kept his composure while doing so. "However, that's not the reason we came here."

"Oh yeah?" Natsu said, finally speaking up, "So why are you here?"

The short orange haired man struck a strange pose. "It's because of the Oracion Seis." He said, "They pose a threat to humanity as a whole, and we cannot let that slide. Meeen."

"I-Ichiya!?" a voice squeaked. They all turned to see Erza, in her rarest form. She was shivering and wide eyed, staring at the man as if he were a leper. He shuffled very quickly and began sniffing around her in a strange fashion.

"Your perfume is as delicious as eve-

"EEE!" she squealed and landed a solid kick on him, sending him flying into the wall. She then proceeded to hide behind Jellal. All in the room stared in shock.

"Erza is…" Natsu began.

Gray picked up where he left off. "Scared?"

They looked at each other in disbelief.

"Ichiya, Sir!" cried the young men who'd entered with the man. They immediately rushed to his aid.

"Are you alright?" they asked.

"Of c-course." he said wiping himself off. The impact had left a hole in the wall, and dust covered the now minorly injured Ichiya. "Do not fear."

"O-Of course sir!" they said. Then, all four of them struck poses, officially confusing everyone in the room. "Now," Ichiya began, "Let us continue what we were talking about."

"Which was?" Laxus asked, raising a suspicious eyebrow.

"Excuse me if I may," spoke the bald man. He had a hard expression, though it showed no hostility. He wore no shit and seemed to be wearing what resembles an ancient Egyptian or Mayan. "But we request you take us with you to Makarov and Igneel, considering we have some things we'd like to discuss with them." he said rather politely.

"I don't know if that's a good idea." said Natsu, snapping back to reality. "And besides, how do you know my dad?"

"You're Igneel's son?" the bald man exclaimed.

"You bet!"

"I don't see any resemblance." Said one of the three with Ichiya. He was the shortest of the three, with blond hair and dark green eyes.

"He's technically Igneel's nephew." Laxus chimed in.

"And who are you?" asked another of the three. He had the darkest complexion of the three. His dark brown hair combed but spiky, and brown eyes looking at Laxus, curious as to how he fit in to their conversation.

"I just so happen to be that old geezer, Makarov's, grandson." He said.

"Well, isn't this a surprise." said the third and final of the three. His dark blond hair's style was similar to Loke's, except longer and, somehow, more well cared for. He seemed quite sincere when he spoke. "Well it truly makes sense with that magic power you're radiating. And the same goes for you," he referred to Natsu, "What was your name again?"

"Natsu."

"Your last name?"

"What's it matter?" Natsu said. When Lucy read his expression, he showed himself to be suspicious of something.

"Good point. Anyway, My name is Hibiki Lates." he said, bowing slightly. "You've already met Eve Teram," he said gesturing to the short blond who bowed, "Ren Akatsuki," the other bowed, "And of course, our leader, Sir Ichiya Vandalay Kotobuki."

Ichiya struck another pose. "Meeen. We are ..." The lights flickered out.

"HEY!" growled Natsu.

Somehow, the spotlights for the stage shone on the four, all in their own poses.

"The Trimens of Blue Pegasus!" Ichiya finished. "Meeeen."

"Ehhhh… okay?" said Gray.

"As long as we are introducing ourselves," spoke the bald man, "My name is Jura Neekis. This," he said referring to the lady beside him and Lyon, "Is Sherry Blendy." he said. She smiled and put a hand on her hip, waving. "You've already been introduced to Lyon." he said, gesturing to Gray's white haired foster brother. "We come from Lamia Scale."

"Question." Piped up Cana. "What the hell are Lamia Scale and Blue Pegasus?" The others nodded in agreement.

"They didn't tell you?" Jura questioned?

"Uhhh, duuuh." Cana retorted.

"Please excuse her, she'd probably drunk again." apologize Mira.

"Noo waayy, *hic* Nver miind, I am." she giggled, the smell of alcohol obviously coming from her.

"Ummm, is she old enough to-"

"ANYWAY!" Jellal said, quickly cutting Jura off. "You said you wanted to talk to Makarov. What for?"

"Yeah!" Natsu barked, "And how do you know Igneel?"

"That's… a long story." Jura sighed. "One they'd be better off explaining to you instead of us."

"Indeed." Ichiya added. "But we must speak with them. We have urgent news."

"Then let's hear it, shall we?" said a familiar, gruff voice. Everyone turned to the door to find Igneel, Makarov, and a elderly woman with pink hair standing at its entrance.

"M-Makarov! Igneel! And even Porlyusica!" exclaimed Jura. He bowed to the three of them.

"Now, now. No need to bow, Jura." Makarov said, waving his hand at the man.

"O-Of course."

Lucy was amazed that they were here. But yet she figured as much.

Makarov turned to Lucy and the rest. "I'm not sure you all were aware of this," he said, "But we've been here ever since Lucy woke up."

"Wait, really?" Lucy gasped.

Igneel nodded, a concerned look on his face. "Hearing that about Loke," he said, "makes me feel uneasy."

The pink haired woman spoke up. "What we heard is not the whole story, now is it?" she said, glaring at her. The look she was giving made Lucy shiver, causing Natsu to stand in front of her.

"Who the hell are you?" he growled.

"Natsu!" Igneel warned. "Settle down."

"Not when she just threatened my friend!"

"Boy! The only thing threatening her is her own secrecy!" growled Porlyusica.

"What are you-"

"I could feel her uneasiness from a mile away!" she scoffed. "Clearly what she saw shocked her, so she thinks it would be best if she stayed silent.

"But I-" she started.

"No buts, young lady!" she said. Now, Porlyusica seemed worried. She kneeled down right in front of her. "Dear, I do apologize for scaring you, but you must understand. Nothing is simple or normal anymore. Not if you're dealing with Zeref and his madness." she said. "Do you understand?"

Lucy slowly nodded. "Fine, I'll tell you what I saw."


After Lucy finished explaining, there was a mix of reactions.

"Leo?" Gray wondered. "Leader of the Zodiac?"

"What the hell does that mean?" Natsu spat.

"How should I know, Ash for Brains?"

"He's our friend, Popsicle!"

"If that's how it works, then you should know, shouldn't you, Flametard?"

"Well, I don't, Frosty!"

The two butted heads until Erza separated them by smashing their heads together.

"So, Loke is really Leo." murmured Makarov, rubbing his chin. "Strange."

"And could they have been referring to The Prophecy?" Porlyusica wondered.

"It seems so." Igneel nodded. "That makes me fear the worst. I'll tell Metalicana to gather the rest."

"Umm, excuse me?" Levy piped up. "What is The Prophecy?"

The elders of the group, including Ichiya and Jura looked amongst themselves.

"It is said that thousands of years ago, magic was abundant among the people of the world. Natural magic that people were born with, and could learn with ease. Multitudes of magical creatures and types of magic existed. Including demons." he said, looking towards Gray.

"There was a wizard among those who created those demons, though no one is completely sure why. He was said to be extremely powerful and was feared throughout the land. Some, of two factions that existed in his support, believed he was some sort of deity. One faction sought to kill in his name, claiming he was the destroyer of all, the one who would cleanse the world of all life, and supported him in that way. The other, however, believed he was actually kind, but cursed. They believed he was immortal and created those demons to kill himself, as he could not age or die. The story varies in different ways, but it always refers to one demon in particular. Those of his destructive cult and those who feared the wizard, say he was the strongest of those created by him. That other faction, believed that demon was one of natural creation, rivaling the wizard in terms of strength. His power was overwhelming and he was sealed away by the wizard, never to be released. But in the process of sealing the demon, he lost his life."

"Woah." Natsu muttered. "What happened to the demon?"

"It was said to be sealed in a book, just like those that the wizard had created. The books he'd made had been scattered, since they were sealed with a magic that protected them. They say that was the demon's doing. His book was lost to history, as was magic as humans began to develop technology." Makarov replied. "We are a part of an alliance of magic users, both artificial and natural, bent on stopping Zeref and the demon from having their ways."

"What does Zeref have to do with the de- Oh shit!" Natsu said, realizing what Zeref told them.

Igneel whacked him on the head. "Language, boy!"

Natsu rubbed his head as he explained to the groups what happened.

"So, then that confirms our suspicions." Porlyusica said. "But we have no way of knowing if he's found that book.

"What's it look like?" asked Gray.

Igneel's face grew to one of anger and strangely, one also of fear. Makarov and the others from Lamia Scale and Blue Pegasus shared their look. He spoke, though his voice slightly shaky.

"The book itself is old, yet believed to be largely untouched by time. A few marks or tears on the cover. It is a maroon leather cover with golden trim, bearing the demon's very name upon its front in big black letters." he said. "The name of the demon: E.N.D. or often referred to as END."

The air in the building felt cold and lifeless as soon as he said his name. An uneasy feeling came upon Natsu, Lucy, and the rest.

"END." Natsu growled. "Is he really that strong?"

"He's got the Magic Council and the rest of those who still use magic on their toes, and now we at least can tell them Zeref has demons for sure." Porlyusica said.

The rest of the adults nodded in agreement.

"Now with that out of the way," said Makarov, "What was that news you wished to tell us? Does it have anything to do with today's attack?"

"Actually, yes." said Jura.

"We know exactly what the Orcaion Seis is after." Ichiya said, "And I'm afraid you're not going to like it. Hibiki, if you please?"

Hibiki bowed and placed his arms as if he were typing on a computer. Small screens surrounded by glowing orange lines began to pop out of thin air. They showed multiple files until one magnified to be what seemed like a dense forest. He began to speak as Natsu, Lucy, and co. gazed upon them in awe.

"This," he said, "is a patch of forest, quite a way from Magnolia that contains what they are looking for: Nirvana." he said. Makarov's and all those from his and Jura's groups' eyes widened.

"I-It can't be!" he exclaimed.

"Unfortunately, it is." Hibiki said, a worried look on his face. "From what we could gather, Nirvana is hidden somewhere amongst the forest in that area, presumably in a crater or natural dip in the landscape. We're not quite sure where, but do to its power, we'll know if we get close."

"What's Nirvana?" asked Mira.

"Nirvana is an ancient magic. Some say even older than the wizard I mentioned before, or possibly older than END himself, depending on the story." Makarov answered. "No one's quite sure what it does, but we do know that in the wrong hands, powerful magic could do immense damage." he turned back to Hibiki. "What do they plan to do with Nirvana?"

"That… we have no clue on." Hibiki admitted. "But our master dispatched us to talk to you in forming a small force to take them down." he said, turning to Ichiya who nodded in confirmation.

"Ours said the same." Lyon said, with Jura and Sherry nodding. "Though, we were told you knew. They sent a messenger."

"I assumed they were trying to pressure me into joining so I ignored them." sighed Makarov. "Anyway, is that all?"

"Well, they asked that you send some capable to join us in our assault." Jura explained.

"Well then." he said. "When do you plan to attack the Oracion Seis?"

"Three days from now. They haven't figured out it's relative location yet."

"Hmm. I'll h-"

"Wait, Gramps." Natsu said, cutting him off. "Let me join them."

This surprised the adults. "Natsu, you've bar-"

"I don't care!" he growled. "If there's a possibility of stopping them, and I can do something about it, like hell am I going to sit around and let it happen!"

"Same goes for me!" barked Gray.

"Don't forget about me! Gihi!" smirked Gajeel.

"Guy's!" Jellal said. "Let's think ab-"

"Jellal," Laxus said, "You're coming with us."

"Huh!?"

"We have to keep them in line for Erza." he said. "She'd be going if she wasn't poisoned, so let's do her a favor." With that Jellal sighed and nodded.

"I guess you're right."

"Speaking of poison," said Porlyusica as she helped Erza up. "She'll be coming with me until we can find someone or something to cure this." she said referring to the infected area.

"You kid's aren't thinking straight." said Igneel. "These are powerful mages who've had more experience than you in combat. That much I'm certain of."

"Then we'll learn about our opponents!" smirked Natsu. "And I'm guessing you can help us with that, right Hibiki?"

The dark blonde smiled and shook his head. "You're really something, Natsu." he chuckled.

"You can say that again." sighed Gray. Hibiki began going over their battle plan with the those who were going to fight. As they did so, Lucy watched her friends intently and , noticing her friend's distress, nudged her lightly.

"You alright, Lu?"

The blonde nodded. "Y-Yeah. Just a little worried I guess."

"Worried about Natsu?"

"Yeah. Wait! Well… y-yes, but for the others too, you know!" she stuttered, flustered.

Levy giggled at her friend's reaction, but then her face held one of sadness.

"Are you okay, Lev?" Lucy asked.

The bluenette nodded. "It just kind of feels like… like they're preparing for war, you know?" she said sadly.

"Yeah." Lucy sighed. "I guess we just have to have faith in them." she said.

"Amen, sister." she sighed. The girls giggled for a little bit as they watched their friends studying their opponents with all their might. Igneel made his way over to them.

"Hey there," he said, "You two alright?"

They both nodded.

"Good," he said. "Lucy, there's something I… I have to tell you."

"W-What is it, Mr. Dragneel?"

"First off, no need to be formal. You can call me Igneel, or dad if you want." he teased, causing the blonde to get flustered.

"W-What!?"

"But on a serious note," he said. "It's about your sister, Wendy."

Lucy began to get worried. "What about Wendy? Is she alright?"

"Of course!" he said, trying to calm her down. "Take it easy! It's just the way you described Zeref and Loke's conversation about your natural magic, I figured I tell you that Wendy has some too."

Lucy was stunned, and so was her bluenette friend.

"It also has to do with her 'mother'. Not yours, or but her real mother."

"Huh?"

"What I mean to say, is that Wendy's birth mother was like me and Metalicana. We were given dragon magic. She was known amongst our little society as The Sky Dragon. She was powerful, but kind." he said. It seemed as though he had feelings for her. "She was my wife, actually. Her name was Grandeeny."

"Wait, really?" Lucy gasped.

"Yes." he sighed. "Sadly, she's dead now, but her daughter, Wendy, was born two years before she was given her magic. We both didn't know that she'd end up being able to use magic because of this. Though it seems strange, she inherited her mother's sky dragon magic, or as Zeref might refer to it: Sky Dragon Slayer Magic. It's a different form, though we're not sure why, of our dragon magic. But the problem is, there is a cost."

"W-What is it?"

"The user will slowly begin to turn into a dragon, like we did."

Lucy couldn't believe it. This was unreal.

"But there is a solution. Though it was too late for us, we were able to switch from human to dragon form at will, so we made an antibody serum." he pulled out a vial of a clear liquid. "This was Grandneey's. She must ingest it soon before the dragonification process begins. I suggest you give it to her tonight."

Lucy nodded. It was up to her to protect her sister, and she was going to make sure nothing happened to her at all costs.

"But wait!" said Levy, "Wendy doesn't even know she has that magic!"

"Well, we're going to need her to."

"Why?" asked Lucy. "Aren't we trying to prevent her from being involved?"

"It's too late." he said, sadly. "As soon as she was born, she was destined to be involved. Besides. She's the only one who can save your friend, Erza, in time."

"What do you mean!?"

"That magic she has allows her to enchant, or support her comrades, or anything she desires, along with being a force to be reckoned with." he replied. "It also, in the severe possibility, has the ability to save someone from the brink of death."

"Why are you telling me this!?" Lucy asked, concerned for her sister's wellbeing.

"Because," he said with a sigh, "There are those who would use that power for evil. And Oracion Seis will be coming for her."

"What!? Why!?"

He hesitated to speak, but finally spit out the words.

"Because they're going to almost kill Jellal, to bring out the hidden side of him. The one that can activate Nirvana."


Natsu was trying his hardest to pay attention to what Hibiki was saying, but when he saw Igneel walk over to Lucy and Levy, he got anxious. But he figured he'd talk to them later. Right now, he needed to focus.

"First up, we have Soranno, aka, Angel," he said as a picture of the woman they fought before appeared, "She has multiple keys that allow her to access Celestial Spirits, which will fight for their master after they've made a contract with them. The one you all saw, Aries is special, as she is a part of the twelve Zodiac keys. This is called Celestial Spirit Magic."

"Interesting." said Laxus. "Going back to Loke being Leo, Leader of the Zodiac, she's from that?"

"Yes, that's correct." Hibiki nodded. He flipped the slide.

Next is Sawyer, aka, Racer," The picture showed the man in the goggles. "His magic is somewhat unknown, although we know it has something to do with speed. He can be one place, disappear, and show up somewhere else. It is not teleportation magic, however, considering no space has been manipulated."

"Hey! That's the dude with the goggles!" Natsu growled.

"Yes. It is, Natsu." Sighed Laxus. "Just calm down."

"Next is Eric, aka, Cobra." Hibiki said as a picture of the redheaded man showed up. "We're not sure what type of magic he uses, but he does have that rather large snake at his disposal, and he's strong to boot. We believe he can read minds, but we're not sure."

"Great." grumbled Jellal, remembering their encounter.

"This is Richard Buchanan, aka, Hoteye," Hibiki continued as the picture of the large man with orange hair came up. "He uses a type of earth magic, as you found out, called: Liquid Ground. It can liquefy practically any stone material and bends to his will." he said.

"That was utterly annoying." grunted Gray.

"Next is Macbeth, aka, Midnight." a picture of the guy on the floating carpet came up. "Were not sure about anything in regards to his powers, but we know he's strong.

"That's helpful." sighed Gajeel.

"Finally, we have their presumed leader, Brain." Hibiki said as the last member came up. It was the tall man with the staff.

"What's his real name?" Asked Jellal.

"We're not sure. We only know that he once worked with the Magic Council, until he went rogue and experimented on people. He'd originally joined after a part of those who escaped Zeref ten years ago. Reports said it was something to do with sealing magic. As for the magic he can use, well, he can use a lot. He was taught many types for around a year, until he went back to Zeref for an unknown reason after he went rogue. Until recently, we haven't heard anything about him.

"Wonderful. We get to thrash a traitor." commented the pinkette.

"There are more of us then there are of them, but they are strong. We must work together in order to take them down." Hibiki said.

"As for our ranks, I can use Archive Magic, as you've seen," he continued, "As well as Telepathy. So mainly I'll be keeping us on task and connecting us throughout the operation."

"Our leader," Ichiya stepped up as Hibiki kept explaining, "Uses Perfume Magic. He can use different abilities based on the perfume concoctions he makes.

"Meeen." Ichiya said striking a pose.

"Eve can use Snow Magic." Eve stepped forward and bowed. Gray raised an eyebrow at hearing he was able to use snow magic.

"And Ren can use Air Magic." At that, Ren too stepped forward and bowed.

"Jura," Lyon referred to said man, "Can use Earth Magic." Jura nodded.

"Sherry can use Doll-Attack Magic." Sherry nodded in confirmation.

"And you, Lyon?" Asked Gray, his eyes narrowed.

"I, Gray, use Ice-Make Magic." he said, narrowing his eyes at Gray.

"Wonderful." Gray sighed, rolling his eyes.

"Now, why don't you tell us what you can do?" Jura asked.

Natsu gave a mischievous grin, causing the others to feel uneasy.

"It'd be my pleasure."


Cut! That's a wrap!

All new character explained? CHECK.

Lucy's vision explained? Partial check.

Me about to take a break for a little while? HELL NO!

Lol, my mind's been buzzing and bothering me to write more so don't worry about me disappearing again lol. Turns out I can actually multitask :\ XD

Now, who's thinking the same thing I am about Wendy and Jellal? Personally, I'm working on what's going on there, especially with Jellal's "other personality" or whatever you wish to call it. For now, I am calling it his other self, and I think we know EXACTLY what THAT Jellal is like, SOOOOOOOO... yeah. XD

As far as the next chapter goes, we'll be getting a little bit of info on a certain someone, so look forward to it :D

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Song(s) in this chapter:

- None this chapter :P

New character's ages in this chapter(SOME AGES DIFFER FROM ACTUAL!)

Lamia Scale:

- Jura Neekis: 34

- Lyon Vastia: 21

- Sherry Blendy: 20

Blue Pegasus:

- Ichiya Vandalay Kotobuki: 36

- Hibiki Lates: 22

- Eve Tearm: 18

- Ren Akatsuki: 22

Deceased:

- Grandeeny(At time of death): 45

Oracion Seis:

- Brain: 56

- Eric/Cobra: 27

- Sorano/Angel: 24

- Richard/Hoteye: 37

- Midnight/Macbeth: 24

- Sawyer/Racer: 29

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