Mirajane I

The first thing Mirajane felt was cold, and the next thing was pain. She didn't so much wake as she was awoken, when an armored foot collided with her stomach. Opening her eyes, she saw two tall figures standing over her, both men. They were dressed in black and purple armor, with tall helmets. Curved spears were in their hands, with similarly curved blades on their hips. Despite their sinister appearance, they had bizarrely fair, and smooth features, with long faces, and pointed eyes.

"On your feet human," one of them ordered, sticking the spear in Mirajane's face.

"Who are you?" Mirajane demanded, as she tried to stand up, only to find that her wrists and ankles were enchained. Looking around, she noticed that she was in a snowy, lightly forested area, that reminded Mira somewhat of Mt Hakobe.

"Never mind who we are," the other said, "Keep moving." He pointed with his spear, towards a large cart, which was being drawn by a strange, lizard-like creature on two legs.

"Where are you taking me?" Mira asked.

"That remains to be seen," one of the warriors said, "The highest bidder comes to mind." It then dawned on Mira that they were slave drivers. The first thing that came to mind, was to quickly activate her Take Over, and free herself. But she had no idea where she was, and she had a feeling she wasn't the only one who was enchained, and going to be sold. With that in mind, Mira decided to oblige her captors, and go into the cart. As she thought, when she got in, she noticed that were a number of other people in the cart, enchained. They looked much worse than Mirajane though, and they were from all ages, and they were all shivering in the cold air.

"Excuse me," Mirajane asked, whispering to the person sitting beside her.

"Hmm?" the man said. He was dressed in rags, and had an utterly defeated look on his face.

"Can you tell me where we are?" Mira asked.

"You're in a Naggaroth slave cart, where do you think you are?"

"'Naggaroth'? Where's that?"

"I don't know, I'm not map maker."

"Who're they?" Mira asked, pointing towards the front of the cart.

"They are Dark Elves."

"Dark Elves?" Mira echoed. She'd read about elves in books and fairy tales, but she always assumed they were just that, fairy tales. But considering the things she'd seen in her years in the guild, perhaps it wasn't too outrageous to think that elves existed. Looking towards the front again, she could hear the two were talking.

"That white-haired woman had a strange air about her. But she was quite beautiful."

"Its the dancing halls for her, definitely. Perhaps his Majesty, himself would find her enticing."

"We'll definitely present her to him when we get back to Naggaroth, after we've sold the rest of the haul."

"Don't forget we need to go to the docks first. I hear the raiders are bringing in a new shipment. More Bretonnians from what I've heard."

"Tch, those insects are barely capable of doing anything more working mines. We never get to haul anything of actual value."

"What're you even going to spend the money on? More alcohol? The whorehouse?" The two then laughed, causing Mira's nose to wrinkle in disgust. They were utterly despicable, but Mira would have to put up with them until they got to the docks, because if more slaves were coming in, she had to save them as well.

Soon enough, Mira could hear what sounded the like ocean in the distance, and the sound of ocean birds. Knowing that she had to act soon, Mira cracked her neck, and began to build her magic energy. A dark aura began to surround her, much to the shock of the slaves. Shortly after, the doors of the cart opened up…

In an instant, Mira assumed her Satan Soul form, and broke free of her chains. With a yell, she sprung at the guards, who didn't even have time to react, as they were both cut by her claws. Looking around, Mira noticed that they were indeed on the ocean. The dark waters churned on the coast, with a small dock extending out. At the dock was a ship, with several other enchained humans, with Dark Elf guards. The guards shouted out, as they tried to intercept the demon woman, only to get blasted into oblivion by Mira's dark magic. In an instant, Mira defeated all the slave drivers. The slaves all looked up in horror at their savior, who quickly realized that this form wasn't useful for talking with them.

"Can any of you sail?" she asked. After a moment's hesitation, a couple of people raised their hands.

"Then go wherever you need to escape," Mira said, "And never get captured again." It seemed that the people didn't know how to react to their sudden freedom, but eventually "thank you"s began to resound to the Fairy Tail mage.

"Where would the other slaves be taken?" Mira said, once they were done.

"Most of the slaves are in Naggarond, the seat of power for the great Malekith, the Witch King," one man said, coming up to Mira.

"Malekith, eh?" Just the mention of his name seemed to make the people uncomfortable.

"The Witch King is one of the mightiest warriors and spell casters in the whole world," a woman said, "They say no one has ever defeated him in combat."

"Then I'll go to Naggarond and I'll face him," Mira declared, "Then I will go to the next city, and the next, and the next. You have my word, that I will not rest until every last slave in this kingdom is free, and Malekith is defeated!" The people looked up at her in awe, before they got on the boat, and after making sure they were sailing away, Mira turned to go. She removed the armor from one of the guards and dressed herself in it, before she approached one of the beasts. The lizard saw her coming, and snapped at her, growling. Mira just rolled her eyes, assumed one of her lesser Take Over forms, grabbed the lizard, and pinned it. The lizard struggled of ra time, but it was helpless before Mira's superior strength.

"You going to listen to me?" Mira said sharply, folding her arms. The lizard was silent, but when Mira lifted her foot off it, the creature didn't try and attack her, allowing her to mount it, as it ran down the road.

Note: After this, there will be one more establishing chapter, after which the story will kick up again. Since the characters have been scattered over a large world, I feel its necessary to establish their locations, and tell at least part of their story.

A lot of people seemed to jump to the conclusion that Mirajane would end up with the Chaos Warriors, though the Dark Elves wear dark amor as well. Its important to note that her presence here amongst them will have radical consequences in the future. And soon she'll meet Malekith.

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