Hey guys. Been busy with few exams. They are completed, for now.

Anyway, I have decided to start the GMG arc in this chapter, so here it is. Things are also going to take interesting turns as GMG progresses.

As always, thanks to dimas_vaw, Katsu Shinshi, KerinSantiago, GV211, taran taran, Destroyer12, Destsword, someone, Dark Jutten, ZebraUchiha, Tellsofabyss8, Lucie4512, StopTeasing, Rain-XIX, blacknredrose37, Lightningblade49, nsymina, Specter HellScythe, cristifilip372, Josephantom and guest(x4) for your reviews.

Going to rewrite starting few chapters, will put up a notice in the next chapter when I finish rewriting it.

Disclaimer: Do not own Naruto, or Fairy tail. Didn't have time to check on the mistakes, will reupdate them when someone points it out.

Anyway, let us get on with this fic;

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Chapter 13: GMG starts

Erza had returned along with her teammates from a rather tiresome training camp, not to mention the utter failure of it other than meeting with Jellal. Seeing almost everyone present there, with the exception of Cana, Laxus and Gajeel, she could not find Sasuke anywhere.

She frowned a bit, remembering about the letter she sent, and Sasuke's promise to her. Turning to Mira, who stood beside her along with her siblings, she whispered. "Mira?"

Mira looked around when she heard her name being called, her smile widening when she saw Erza motioning her to come towards her. She clasped her hands behind her back, and made her way to Erza.

"Hm?" She nodded.

Erza looked around, before turning back to her, "I don't see Sasuke anywhere. Isn't he back yet?"

Mira looked at her rival, before shaking her head. "I am afraid he still hasn't returned. But, don't worry, he will be back before you know it, Erza." She added the last part in a slightly mischievous tone.

Erza stuttered immediately, "H-Hey! W-What's that supposed to mean?"

Mira giggled into her open palm, before she looked back at the red head, "You can be so dense, that sometimes I wonder if you will ever find a boy friend in future."

Erza blinked, before she became infuriated. "Why can't I get myself a boy friend? Are you implying that I can't get myself one?"

Mira brought her finger to her chin, "No. I mean half of the times people are scared of you, that they don't see the real, and beautiful side of you."

"What do you mean people are scared of me?"

Mira waved her arm in front of her, "Erza, most of the members of our own guild are afraid of you, with the exception of Laxus and Sasuke. Even master gets scared of you."

Erza crossed her arms. "That's because our guild members lack the discipline, and they know that they shouldn't mess with my strawberry cake."

Mira stared blankly, before giggling again. "See, this is exactly what I mean."

Erza adjusted her armor piece on her right forearm as she spoke with a look of determination, "Enough about getting myself a boyfriend, Mira. Maybe you are right. I don't know how to act in front of others, or pretend. But if anyone is dumb enough to fall for me even with my quirks, I would be most happy, and would definitely give them a chance. But, right now, our guild needs us more than ever. We cannot afford to get sidetracked."

"I see." Mira mumbled in a low tone, her gaze falling onto her sandals. "So, this is what he sees in you, huh?"

"Who sees what?"

Mira shook her head, "Nothing. Look! Master is motioning us to come."

Erza looked to where she was pointing, "Yeah, you are right. Let's go."

Makarov cleared his throat as everyone present in the guild stood around him, "Ok, now I will announce the five members who are going to represent us in grand magic games."

"Natsu Dragneel."

Natsu wiped the tip of his nose with his forefinger, "It is a given!"

"Gray Fullbuster."

Gray stood with his arms in his pockets, nodding, "Of course."

"Erza Scarlet."

Erza nodded.

Mira clasped her hands in front of her, "Well, those three were going to be selected anyway."

Elfman was crying manly tears from beside. "Being selected like that is very manly."

Lisanna smiled and spoke from beside, "You are right about that, Elfman-ni!"

"And the last two members, Lucy Heartfelia, and Wendy Marvel."

At this, the two fore called girls panicked. They would of course be panicked since there were still a lot of people stronger than them in the guild. Lucy, with her entire form shaking questioned her master, "A-re you sure?! We are weak, not to mention we did nothing productive in the training camp."

Wendy had tears in her eyes, not one of happiness but mainly due to lack of confidence, "M-Master, what happened to Laxus-san and Gajeel-san?"

Makarov closed his eyes, "I would have liked those two to be part of the team, but they still aren't here."

Lucy deadpanned, feeling slightly relieved. "So, we are just the replacements, huh?"

Natsu spoke up from beside, startling Lucy, "Master! What about Sasuke?! I want to have a rematch with him, but I can't see him anywhere."

Master Makarov hummed, before nodding indifferently, "The same story as Laxus and Gajeel. He should be back by now, I wonder why he is getting late." Master said, as Erza looked down having wondered the same thing.

Everyone in the guild went to chatting to themselves at this statement. The new guild member, was from another world just like Mystogan. If he was anywhere near strong as Mystogan too, there would be no problem at all. Plus he looked mysterious, and apparently has Erza, the figurative demon of the guild show a completely new side they weren't aware of before.

Erza was always known to care for her guild, and guild mates though she never spoke sweet words like Mirajane. She showed her concern for them by rising up, and beating tougher enemies whenever the situation demanded, or her nakama were in danger. Like Gray, many have realized that she needs the guild more than the guild needs her which was shown in her battle with Asuma.

Sure, she was scary especially if strawberry cake, or the most trivial things were involved. She was like the strict father of the guild, never showed any feminine side other than when she gets flustered, or embarrassed. Though she has opened up a lot since she became part of team Natsu, she was still scary and struggled to show the compassion she had for them. So, she often came off as frightening, and terrifying.

But, this new guy... Since his arrival which was very short, he had already shown many different sides of her which they didn't know had existed. She often got flustered around him, or would argue with him verbally, mind you.

She acted more like a... woman. Everyone knew she was beautiful, but the reason no one ever made any pass on her was because she was even more scarier, and they were afraid to approach her. But, around him, she seemed more approachable.

Now that they thought about it, they need to thank the guy when he returns.

Makarov clapped his hands, breaking their chatter, "I know you all are interested to see how Sasuke fights, and honestly I do too but he hadn't returned yet. If he returns, he could always participate in the middle of the games."

Seeing that everyone had calmed down, most of them nodding in agreement with him, he shouted. "Now, Let us go the GMG and show them the might of Fairy tail!"

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Sakura with tits.

Sakura with tits.

Sasuke's mind was in a frenzy, ever since he arrived the capital of Fiore, Crockus. Master Makarov had named, and decided to put him in team B of Fairy tail.

He was put off a little when he was put in team B, but honestly he didn't care. His team mates also didn't seem to mind the fact, other than the loud mouth with Iron piecing on his body. It also helped him a little by being in a different team from Erza, since he didn't know what to talk if he faced her.

He had immediately thought to return to the guild, ever since he witnessed the scene. He even considered returning to Konoha briefly. He didn't know why he was getting frustrated at the tiniest of things, which he never bothered before. In the end, he settled with Cana as his drinking partner, in the adjacent town for the last few days.

He was never quite a drinker. His rational mind came to think of a lame reason, that he was home sick.

But, he knew inside that it was highly improbable, since he was away almost the entire time, but never felt that way before. He never felt home sick since he came to this world. In fact he just treated it like he was travelling any other place.

Ever since that, this world was seeming more and more foreign to him. He was starting to feel unsettled, and in his mind he made it clear that it wasn't due to Erza. She was his nakama, and he should be feeling happy for her. But, he felt uneasy. His rational thinking came to a conclusion that, since he always treated Erza as his wife at back home, he was unable to think of her with someone else.

He constantly reminded himself that she was different now that she got back her memories. She was a blank slate back at home, acting the ideal way according to Sasuke. She was perfect girl for him back then.

Here, she was completely different. She seemed a lot less like back then, at least she was grateful enough to act a bit like she did around him.

Now, back onto the Sakura with tits.

Meredy, the companion of Ultear reminded him greatly of that above notion. She stood along with Ultear, as Jellal who was now disguised as Mystogan walked towards them.

"I am sorry to have caused trouble to Fairy tail in the past." The guy spoke, his gaze moving from Mira who stood at the side to Laxus, who was in the middle with Gajeel to his left, and a new guy, aka Sasuke at the back.

"I am sure we all have our regrets, but it is all in the past now." Mira smiled as she spoke.

Gajeel smirked, "I hurt Fairy tail in the past too. But, they- no, we are nice and forgiving people. Don't fret about it."

Laxus put his arm around Mystogan, a. k. a Jellal's shoulder. "Remember, Mystogan is very broody and doesn't talk much."

"Broody?"

"Broody in the sense... yeah, just like that guy." Laxus pointed to Sasuke, who scowled in response.

"Yeah, so says the future ace of Fairy tail who got placed on team B."

Laxus' eyebrow twitched, "You are a member of team B too. Remember?"

"Hn, but I wasn't the impatient brat who couldn't wait his turn to become the master."

A bit of lightning flickered around Laxus as Sasuke smirked. He got successful, yet again in riling up a blonde.

Mira pouted, and got in between them. "Enough, you two. Laxus save it until the tournament starts. And, Sasuke do not taunt him further."

"Hai," Laxus waved his arm off, and stepped back.

"Hn."

Jellal looked at the exchange with some interest, before he noticed something. "Do I have to wear black too?"

Laxus grunted, "Mystogan is anyway a broody type. It won't be necessary."

"What do you mean?"

"Jiji asked us to wear similar color outfits. But since Mr. Uchiha here wasn't interested in wearing anything new, we had to switch to his color of clothing, which is mostly black if you noticed."

Sasuke had shared his clan name with them, since his target was someone from outside. He only shared his name, when he became absolutely sure that all the members of the guild were innocent. He expected a mixed reception, since the Uchiha clan's reputation here was equally infamous as back in Konoha. But, they didn't seem to care about that a lot.

Uchiha clan, according to books here was a strong clan wielding strange eye magic in addition to their magic. They were co-existing with dragons just like Belserion Kingdom but it wasn't peaceful like in Belserion. Here, the dragons were under the rule of Uchiha's with their last king killed in action before the dragon king's festival took place.

They had many kinds of members, few ruthless, few kinder souls and few traitors. But, they were all extinct. That at least was the public knowledge.

Jellal, much like Ultear recognized the Uchiha name. He moved forward, and extended his hand. "Hi, I am Jellal. I am sure we haven't before."

Sasuke followed his gaze on Jellal, from head to toe, and then to Ultear behind him who had smacked her forehead. He ignored the hand shake, as he just nodded, "Sasuke."

He then moved past him, resting his hand on the rail of the building top they were at. Jellal, feeling awkward at his greeting being ignored, slowly slid his hand back. He felt the atmosphere heavy all of a sudden, like somebody had just switched an oven and left it open. And as luck would have it, the rest also became silent at the sudden change in air.

Ultear spoke dispelling the silence that seemed to hang in air for an eternity. "Sasuke, here is the last living Uchiha, Jellal." She ignored the glare sent her way as she spoke. "He isn't from this world, much like Mystogan."

"I know." Jellal answered, his tone a bit different. Sasuke raised his eyebrow at the sudden change in the tone from the humble guy. He was surprised when he felt slight animosity directed towards him from the blue haired guy.

"You know?" Ultear was quick to ask.

Jellal nodded slowly, "Erza told me about him."

Erza told about him. What in the world could she possibly tell about him? Like how he helped her? The urge to know what she spoke was killing him both due to anticipation and fear.

Before Sasuke could open his mouth, a loud screech filled the air, followed by the clock striking twice.

"What's happening?"

Mira looked around, equally confused as the building suddenly shot towards the sky. "I don't know."

Sasuke latched onto the ledge, as he looked towards the other buildings which shot up too. "I think it has something to do with the clock striking twelve. Our inn which they gave us to stay was probably rigged to shoot up at twelve."

Laxus nodded in confirmation, "I think you are right on that. I felt suspicious when they assigned inns to us."

"Guys?"

They all turned towards Gajeel who spoke pointing to the sky, "What in the freaking world is that?"

"Pumpkin?" Sasuke raised his eyebrow, as a huge projection illuminated the night sky. A short guy wearing a pumpkin mask was projected, whose smile was mischievous, just like that of a prankster who knows that their prank worked.

"A three dimensional image, huh?" Laxus crossed his arms.

"[EVERYONE IN THE GUILDS WHO HAVE GATHERED TOGETHER FOR THE GRAND MAGIC GAMES, GOOD MORNING!]"

"Good morning!" Meredy yelled back as they all looked at her, before silencing herself under the gaze of the rest.

"[STARTING FROM NOW, WE'RE GOING TO TAKE THE 113 PARTICIPATING TEAMS AND HAVE AN ELIMINATION ROUND TO PARE THEM DOWN TO EIGHT!]"

Jellal put on his bandana, "It seems that we are going to have an Elimination round right now."

Sasuke turned towards Ultear, "Do you know anything about the GMG last year?"

"Yes, we watched it, but never entered the arena."

"Was there any elimination round last time?"

Jellal answered for him, "No, there wasn't."

Sasuke stood still in expectancy. This was just like the second round of Chunin exams, where they had hoped to narrow down the teams. But here, it was narrowing 113 teams to just eight.

"[EVERY YEAR, THE NUMBER OF PARTICIATING GUILD INCREASES AND IT WAS POINTED OUT THAT EVENTS WERE GETTING STALE. THIS YEAR, THAT IS WHY ONLY EIGHT TEAMS ARE GOING TO COMPETE IN THE OFFICIAL GAMES. THE ELIMINATION RULES ARE SIMPLE.]"

Steps formed in front of them, floating in the sky.

Sasuke observed the steps with interest. Magic, huh?

"[ALL OF YOU ARE GOING TO RACE EACH OTHER. THE GOAL IS THE GAMES ARENA, DOMUS FLAU. THE FIRST EIGHT TEAMS TO ARRIVE THERE WILL GO ON.]"

"I think we are supposed to follow these paths." said Mira, getting herself ready.

"[YOU ARE FREE TO USE YOUR MAGIC. THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS. BUT, REMEMBER,ONLY THE FIRST EIGHT TEAMS TO GET TO THE GOAL WILL SURVIVE THIS ROUND. HOWEVER, ALL FIVE MEMBERS MUST ARRIVE TOGETHER OR IT DOESN'T COUNT! AND ONE MORE THING, WE TAKE NO RESPONSIBLITY FOR LIVES LOST IN THE LABYRITH. SKY LABYRINTH... BEGIN!]"

"Is that the labyrinth?" Gajeel said pointing towards a huge globe kind of sphere above the 3-d projection.

"I guess that must be it." Laxus said, disappearing in a flash.

"Tch," Sasuke immediately flickered, and was seen sprinting on the steps followed closely by Mira.

"Gee Hee!" Gajeel shot towards the stairs too, extending his hand into pole, and using to boost himself.

"Meteor!" A yellow magic circle appeared under Jellal, as he flew past Sasuke and the rest with a golden trail leaving behind him.

Sasuke reached the sphere, and looked around to see many weird objects floating in the sky. Many confusing paths, and mirages were present, and if one weren't careful, they would end up falling leading to their elimination.

All of the team members should be present near the door. Supposed to work as a team, huh? Sasuke sighed, and closed his eyes. Not a shred of team work. I need to stop Gajeel first.

"We are supposed to go together!" Sasuke shouted to the energetic Gajeel who entered the sphere just after him, but was showing no signs of stopping to wait for Mira.

"I will wait for you at the finish line, Sasuke!" The dragon slayer grinned.

Sasuke immediately shot forward flickering, and stood in front of Laxus who was at the front, speeding away. Laxus immediately stopped, his eyebrows raised and a surprised look claiming his otherwise smug face.

"I am surprised that you caught up with me." Laxus said. "But, it looks like it isn't the same for others. So, why exactly did you stop me?"

"Even if you and I sprint, we need to get there together. Just running is pointless." Sasuke said, but stopped himself as Jellal had reached them. He waited patiently as Gajeel and Mira caught up with them.

Gajeel was panting slightly, "What the heck is with your speed, man!"

Sasuke ignored him. Reading underneath the underneath, was a shinobi's duty. He easily understood what was to be done. "The true purpose of this elimination round is just as it sounds. It is not a matter of speed, but of eliminating your opponents. You must always read the underneath."

"Eliminating them?"

He turned towards Mira, "Yeah, we will all sprint towards the door, but together. The lesser the competition the better. Then, we steal the maps that they made about the place."

"I am starting to like the sound of it!" Gajeel said, punching his fist into the open palm of other.

"If we are lucky, there might be a flashy door awaiting us." Sasuke said in a sarcastic tone.

Laxus smirked, "Well, then. Lead away."

"Let's go!" Sasuke started sprinting, with other following behind him.

The path to the door was way easy, with Sasuke acting as the guide with his sharingan. All the opponents they encountered were quite weak, Sasuke disappointed greatly by their level.

Few of them seemed to stood up, like team B teams of Blue Pegasus, Lamia scale and Sabertooth. But, even they didn't seem to size up to Gajeel and Laxus who just blew them away with their respective dragon slayer breaths. Jellal, and Mira just stuck to following Sasuke, while Laxus and Gajeel took care of the obstacles in their path with Sasuke acting as their anchor.

They met the same pumpkin head who was seen in the projector.

Sasuke's brow twitched, as Laxus placed his hand on his shoulder. "You were right, leader."

"Sasuke, there really is a flashy door with GOAL written on it. Great guess, leader." Gajeel moved to stand beside them.

Mira smiled comforting Sasuke, "Good work."

The pumpkin head coughed into his hand gaining their attention. He, then spoke, "Mystogan!"

Jellal adjusted his bandana, "That's me."

"Mirajane Strauss!"

Mira smiled, "Here."

"Gajeel Redfox!"

Gajeel grinned, "Gee Hee."

"Sasuke... what? Is this correct?"

Sasuke looked at the piece of paper that the pumpkin head had, and nodded, "Just as it sounds."

"Ok... Sasuke Uchiha!"

Sasuke closed his eyes, "Hn."

"And, Laxus Dreyar!"

Laxus smirked, "Right."

"Congratulations! You have passed the Elimination round!"

Gajeel folded his arms, "Of course, it was easy."

Sasuke looked at the pumpkin head who had that same smile, "So, tell me something Pumpkin. Who all came before us?"

Everyone in his team was confused at his question. They looked amongst themselves, before Mira spoke, "What do you mean Sasuke? Aren't we the first ones here."

Sasuke shook his head. "I don't think so. He would have greeted us differently if we were the first one to arrive." He then looked around, "Plus, I did not see Sabertooth team A guild anywhere. They aren't the strongest just for title purpose."

"Is it true that we aren't first?" Laxus asked the Pumpkin dwarf, who nodded in confirmation.

"He is right. But, there is only one team which reached here barely ahead of you. You are second."

Gajeel muttered in frustration, "And let me guess, the first one to reach is Sabertooth?"

"Yes."

"Hn, at least we qualified. So, it doesn't matter. Let us go." Sasuke said, and walked towards the door.

Mira and the rest followed him, as she spoke to him. "Let us just hope that the other team also qualifies."

Sasuke lowered his head a little, "Yeah, let us hope so."

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Team Natsu stood in their new outfits, which was purple in color. Everyone seemed pretty pleased with their dress, except Natsu and Elfman. Elfman had a genuine reason, but Natsu was simply pouting and being irrational like a child.

They had barely managed to get past the elimination round by the scruff of their neck. They were so high up in the sky, thinking that they were the first ones to qualify until they were harshly pulled back to the ground. Reality can be so cruel sometimes.

There was still no word from Sasuke, or Laxus, or Gajeel. Lucy gained enough confidence in herself during the elimination round, but the concern for Wendy remained. She was missing since the round started, and thus Elfman was forced to take her place.

She was found completely drained out of magic, and Polyruscia had to be called to attend her. The place where they found her, and her symptoms were strange, but the last thing she remembered was red eyes knocking her unconscious.

Who could have plotted something on her?

Was Wendy their target, or the entire Fairy tail?

Erza needed to talk to Sasuke soon. Her nakama were in danger, and maybe the Uchiha found few clues as to what was happening around. She could only wait for him, as she continued to observe Natsu who was complaining about his clothing.

Crowd started to fill up the Arena, and apparently the crowd cheer started to get louder.

"That sure is some cheering." Erza looked back at the entrance into the arena.

Lucy nodded as well, "I didn't realize there would be so many people."

"Both the Fiore wizards, and a ton of regular spectators, it seems," Gray also turned towards the bright light, standing without his clothes on him as usual.

Natsu didn't seem to care about that, as he wallowed in his own thoughts, "You know, I really don't like this outfit."

Lucy huffed, and placed her hands on her hips, "You have been whining about it from the start. Besides, its too late anyway!" She spoke as she continued, "Master told us to wear matching team colors, right?"

Erza smiled with a proud look on her face, as Gray did the same beside her.

"I like mine. It's cute."

"Yep. Same here."

"Say that after you put on some clothes!" Lucy shouted.

Elfman was busy in his own world. "I am finding it hard to believe, but how am I supposed to fit into this?" He said holding a small purple skirt in his huge bulky hands.

Natsu clutched onto his stomach, holding back his laughter, "That is big surprise!"

The rest gathered around the half naked Elfman as Lucy spoke first, "You won't fit into Wendy's outfit, huh?"

Gray placed his hands on his hips, "The problem is your body got a lot bigger."

Elfman sighed before settling into a blue jacket and black pants. "It can't be helped. Let us go!"

They walked until they reached near the entrance into the arena. They stood there together, waiting for their name to be called. The crowd cheer only seemed to get bigger by the passing second.

"The crowd must be really hyped for this," Lucy spoke, shaking her eyebrows a little.

Erza nodded, "It must be due to the fact that only eight teams are participating this year."

"You are right." Lucy said, as silence filled around them, despite the loud cheering of the crowd. She spoke again, thinking about Wendy and the current condition she was in. "Is the person who harmed her someone connected to this tournament?"

"It's possible." Natsu said from beside.

Gray leaned a bit forward, "Someone may be trying to weaken us, or..."

"All we can do now is this! We gotta do our best for Wendy's sake, too!" Elfman stood tall.

"[Ok, the players are about to take the field!]"

At this, team Fairy tail started moving forward into the bright light.

"[Starting with the eighth ranked team! Can they recapture their past glory?! The group whose name clashes with their rowdiness! Fairy tail!]"

Natsu raised his fist, at the announcement of their guild name. They all expected some cheering, but were met with boo's everywhere.

Natsu looked at the crowd in surprise, having expected at least some cheering for them.

"[Fairy tail has come in last place every year, but they survived the elimination round, though even in that, they are the eighth place. Will the tenrou bunch that created a sensation with their homecoming, now will they become Fiore's number one?!]"

Lucy bent down her head, but Erza turned towards her, "Don't let it get to you."

Yajima, the other commentator spoke, "[I'm just glad they're back.]"

"FAIRY TAIL! FAIRY TAIL! HOORAY!"

Team Natsu's heads perked up, at the sudden loud cheering for them which silenced the entire crowd briefly for a moment. They were glad that their guild still had their back, and continued to support them when they were downcast.

Erza smiled, "As long as we've got the support of our comrades, that is all that counts."

Natsu nodded, before something rather someone caught his attention, "Who is that?!"

"No way!"

Erza took a step forward, "How...?!"

A little girl, who looked exactly like an angel was cheering them from the booth where the guild sat at. Even the entire guild fell silent at that.

"Master Mavis!" Makarov spoke up.

Mavis, the little angel turned towards Makarov, as she smiled, "I have come to show my support."

Makarov's eyes were almost bulging out, as he repeated her words, "You came to support us?!"

"It is fine," Mavis reassured Makarov as she continued, "Only those bearing the guild's insignia can see me."

"I, uh, don't know if that's the issue..."

"After all, I've got nothing to do being coped in Tenroujima all the time."

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Natsu laughed as he rested his hands on the back of his head, "It is encouraging having the first master here to watch us!"

Gray sighed, "But, she is a ghost."

"[Alright! Let's move on with the team that finished seventh, the hounds of hell, Quatro Cerberus!]"

Five men entered the arena at the cue. The one standing in the middle, had orange hair, as he extended his hands, "Wild Four!"

"[In the sixth place, the all-female guild, the dancing girls of the great deep, Mermaid Heel!]"

The entrance was covered in a flashy blue light, as five figures entered the arena rising from the light.

All the members of Fairy tail, who waited in the stands had heats in their eyes. Even the crowd seemed to get excited for this guild, as few them shouted "You rock!" "Kagura, I love you!" "Kick the men's butt!"

"[In the fifth place are the bright blue wings in pitch dark, Blue pegasus!]"

Ichiya, followed by his men stood with the same pose, along with a member wearing a bunny costume.

"Men!"

Jenny, the fellow commentator for the day, cheered for her team, "Do your best, minna!"

"[Continuing with forth place! The goddess of love and war, the holy destroyer, Lamia Scale!]"

Five new figures entered the arena, but they didn't enter in a very flashy way like blue pegasus. It was led by Gray's childhood friend, Lyon supported by one of the ten wizard saint, Jura Neekis.

As they walked into the middle, an old voice reprimanded them, "Why did you come in the fourth place?! Were you slacking off, you idiots!?"

The little girl, named Cheria apologized to their guild master, "Sorry, Obaba-sama. I screwed up- AH!"

The girl fell flat on her face.

Natsu raised an eyebrow, "Who is she?"

"What happened to her usual 'Love'? What happened to it?" Gray mocked, turning towards Lamia scale.

Lyon stood beside her, "Cheria, don't get flustered."

"Sorry, Lyon."

Jura looked at the confused expressions of Natsu and Gray, "Cheria is Sherry's cousin."

"But, there still isn't enough love." Cheria rubbed the back of her head.

Gray smiled a bit, "I guess the cousin's all about love too, huh?"

"Gray, don't forget that promise." Lyon said, striding towards Gray, "If we win, Juvia joins our guild."

Gray cocked an eyebrow, "I don't remember making that promise to you, but we ain't gonna lose to you people."

"Juvia believes in you, Gray-sama!"

They both turned to the new voice to see, Juvia standing beside Lisana. Immediately Gray face-palmed, "That idiot."

"Juvia!" Lyon's cheeks were flushed while Chelia sent him a wry look

"[Next the guild that finished in third place, Oh my! This comes as a surprise! The first appearance of a guild in third place! The midnight mobile force, Raven Tail!]"

Five shady looking people entered the arena at this, followed by crow's feathers.

Erza had a weary look, "That's the guild of the master's son, Ivan."

Lucy looked at Erza, "But, isn't that a dark guild?"

"YOU ARE LETTING A DARK GUILD LIKE THAT PARTICIPATE IN THE GAME?!"

Erza, and Lucy looked towards the sudden outburst to see Makarov pissed as hell. The saw their surrounding members calm their master, who looked like he was going to explode from anger.

"[According to the reports here, Raven tail has been around for more than seven years, but they've only been recognized as legitimate guild recently.]"

The commentator tried to provide some kind of info on the guild, as Makarov cursed under his breath. The whole arena was silent as many people whispered among themselves.

"[If they have managed to register, it means that they aren't a dark guild.]"

Team Natsu just resigned to themselves, barely controlling their anger too, as a member of Raven tail indicated that he was responsible for Wendy's attack. The whole festive kind of mood got dispersed, with their arrival. The whole Arena fell silent, as the commentator cleared his throat.

"[Alright! Let us not forget that there are still two more teams that made it through the elimination round.]"

"Two more teams, huh?" Natsu folded his arms.

"One must be Sabertooth, right?" Lucy said, as team Natsu wondered the same thing.

Erza brought her hand to her chin, "Who could be the other guild? All the main guilds are present here."

Gray moved his gaze to the entrance, "Was there another strong guild that had itself hidden?"

"It might even have a connection to the magic power Jellal was talking about." Erza spoke from behind him.

"[The second place... Oh! This is a shocker! Will they become the soaring key with tattered wings? The unbelievable, improbable... Fairy tail team B!]"

Yellow lightning struck at the entrance, as the guild mark was projected in the air, revealing four people dressed in dark, and Mystogan.

"Nee-chan!" Elfmann stuttered.

Natsu couldn't believe his eyes, "Gajeel!?"

"Isn't it against rules, for Laxus to be on the same team?" Lucy spoke with a slight shiver.

Erza recognized the flutter of the black cloak as the chocolate brown eyes couldn't believe the sight in front of her, "Sasuke?!"

Gray pointed to the bandana, "Oi, Oi! Can somebody explain to me what Mystogan's doing here?"

The gaze now settled on the bandana guy at Gray's statement, as Erza shot a cautious look, "Don't tell me... Is that Jellal?" At the suspicion, Jellal pointed his fore finger hushing them. Gray and Natsu shot back at the sudden arrival of the S-class criminal, "Seriously?!"

The both teams had a stare down, with Sasuke to the left, followed by Mira, then Gajeel, Laxus and finally Mystogan. The whole crowd murmured among themselves as somebody pointed out about the advantage the team Fairy tail has. The commentators went to talking among-st themselves, as they talked on how the team gains an advantage in games when one person from each team were to participate. But, before they could speculate further on how both the Fairy tail teams will fight against each other, Natsu's sudden shouting put a rest to their queries.

"Gimme a break!" As the Arena fell silent, Natsu vented out his frustration, "We may be in the same guild, but I go all out in a showdown, and I give no mercy. You guys are competing as the other team, so you are my enemy. That includes you too, Mystogan. And Sasuke, I haven't forgotten about my defeat. I will pay you back in this tournament."

"Hn, you are welcome to try me out." Sasuke responded in a cool way, which was followed by sudden squealing in the arena. The squealing only got louder as team A of Fairy tail looked around them.

"What is with this change in reception?" Gray said, closing his ears a bit.

Lucy nodded, "You are right, we were welcomed with booing, while team B gets cheering. I don't see the justice just because we ended up last."

Gajeel laughed loudly as Sasuke cursed his fate, "You are wrong on the cheering part, Lucy. It doesn't have to do with teams, or their standings. It's just the-"

"Oh my god!"

"He's so cool!"

"What a handsome man!"

"I love you Sasuke!"

Sasuke's brow twitched as he finished what Gajeel was intended to do. "Fan girls."

There was one thing Sasuke hated with compassion, even before since he began plotting his revenge on Itachi, and it was fan girls. They were so loud, and followed him around like scavengers, not caring what he thought. They only went after him because they thought he was cool, or handsome. Heck, even after the girls back home heard what he had done in elemental nations, they even followed him, few of them even trying to seduce him.

Minerva looked at Sasuke, and was taken captive at his flawless face immediately, "He is very cute, isn't he, Kagura-san?"

Kagura didn't seem to pay attention to what she said, but looked his way nevertheless, "It is true, but you need to find your focus. Remember our goal. We cannot get sidetracked, and he is our enemy in this tournament."

Minerva pouted, "You are so mean, leader."

Kagura just ignored her, as this Mystogan seemed more interesting to her. He was having a dangerous vibe, reminding her of someone familiar. It's like he was getting on her nerves, grinding into her bones, her blood boiling a little without even trying. Her hands were resisting forcefully, preventing herself from unsheathing her sword. This guy was definitely suspicious, and needs to be watched.

Mirajane placed her hands on her hip, and looked up the worried expression of Elfman, "Let's do our best, okay Elfman?"

Some more sweat rolled down the cheek of Elfman, thinking of how frightening her sister can be in a battle, "N-Nee-chan! W-were you alright in that Labyrinth cause it seemed a lot tricky?"

"Don't worry, Elfman. Our leader made sure that we passed."

Meanwhile, Sasuke observed Erza walking towards Jellal, and Laxus. He unintentionally clenched his hands at the sight, and walked away towards Gray leaving a puzzled Gajeel behind. He watched silently, seeing those both together, somehow didn't sit right with him.

He forcefully resisted his urge to grab Erza's hand, and drag her away and declare that she was his woman-

Wait. What? What the hell was he thinking? He really needed to learn to keep out of other's business. He reminded himself the painful truth once again, that she was no longer the same person as back in his home. This was her life, and he was just her... comrade.

He chuckled bitterly, thinking of how he used to be back in his Revenge days. Nothing, but revenge had his mind. Girls didn't even capture a tiny part of his brain cells. Damn that Naruto! He really did a number on him, if he was thinking about a girl to this extent. Wallowing himself in sentimentality, he diverted his attention from the apparent couple, towards the other teams.

He frowned a little, when he saw few feathers lying on the ground. He then looked to the team responsible for it, Raven Tail. He had heard of what happened to the innocent little girl on Erza's team, and how she was found unconscious. He felt some anger in his chest, thinking of how low those people were. Those pests needed to be taught a lesson.

..

"Jella- Sorry, Mystogan. What are you doing here?" Erza asked, frowning a bit.

"You have got a very understanding master. When I explained the situation to him he consented immediately."

"You said you wouldn't come near the venue."

"At the time, I hadn't yet thought of this method."

Her eyes narrowed, "It's an infraction of the rules. You are not a member of our guild."

"Though, I heard that Mystogan and I are the same person in a sense."

An arm draped itself around Mystogan's shoulder. Laxus smirked as he spoke, "Well, don't get so huff about it. This is a festival, right, Mystogan?"

"That is right, Erza."

"Need I remind you, Mystogan. You need to be more tight-lipped. Be careful."

"Understood."

Laxus started moving to where Mira stood, as Mystogan walked and stood exactly beside Erza and whispered in a low, audible tone. "So, have you noticed anything strange?"

"Other than Raven tail, nothing suspicious."

"That guild is making its debut here, right?" He said as he bent his head down slightly, "They mesh with the magic power I sense every year."

"How about you? Did you sense that magic, or whatever just now?" She asked, her eyes trailing to Raven Tail.

"No. Not yet." Jellal spoke in a low voice, as he finally rested his eyes on Erza. "What's got you so worried?"

"No... nothing." Erza mumbled, as she shifted her weight onto her other leg, "On second thought, did you say something... you know, to him."

Jellal chuckled as Erza frowned again, "No." He answered seriously noticing her worried expression. Erza gave out a sigh of relief as he continued, "I was about to though. I was this close. But, I stopped myself when I felt some hostility directed towards me. I took it as cue that you still hadn't told him anything."

"Of-of course, I couldn't. He never gave me the chance to." Erza stuttered with a slight pink filling her cheeks. She looked away with a solemn look, her eyes resting on the cloaked figure, "He never came back. So, I didn't get to speak to him."

"This is a long tournament," Erza looked back at Jellal as he continued, "I am sure you will have enough chances to do so. He cannot run forever, you know."

..

"That masked member... He isn't part of our guild, is he?" Mavis spoke.

Makarov sweated immediately, his jaw dropping to the ground at his scheme being found out. He quickly got to his knees, and bowed his head, "I am sorry! I am sorry!"

Macao talked from behind, reminding the master of his warning, "That is why I told you not to do it."

Mavis let her gaze fall back to the bandana wearing guy, "But, he is not evil. Strangely enough, I can sense he bears the same heart as those who bear the symbol of our guild."

Happy pointed to Mystogan who was talking to Erza, "It is a long stoy, but in a sense, you could say he is a member of our guild."

Panther Lilly folded its arms, "I see. So, this is this world's Jellal, huh?"

"What about that guy, Makarov?" Mavis asked, directing her attention to Sasuke who was now talking to Gray. "I do not sense a single shred of magic from him. But, bizarrely, I sense something else, something lighter and calmer flowing through his veins."

Makarov folded his arms, as he spoke in his usual manner, "Oh, that guy. He is our newest member who rescued Erza, when she went missing in another dimension. He also acts as a liaison between this world, and his."

Mavis hummed, "So, not from this world you say. I wish to hear everything regarding him later on. But, tell me this. Is he at least strong?"

Makarov nodded, "From what I heard, he is one of the two strongest warriors of his world."

Her hair and the head band she wore flicked immediately, "I approve." She said with stars in her eyes. "So that Fairy Tail wins!"

Jet spoke in a dejected tone, "And that is our first master. Even if the logic is twisted, she doesn't care."

Levy sighed, "This our guild in a complete nutshell."

..

"[Alright, we've just got one more team left to introduce!]" The crowd cheering grew louder in anticipation. "[That's right, you know who it it! They are the strongest, invincible, indisputable champions! Sabertooth!]"

Flowers fell from the sky, as the five members of Sabertooth entered the Arena, with the leading blonde waving his arms to the crowd. Sasuke narrowed his eyes, resting it on the shadow dragon slayer of Sabertooth.

Gray did the same, as his gaze wandered from Sasuke's to the group, "So that's the strongest guild?"

"Looks that way, with the way they are handling themselves." Sasuke said.

"[And now, all of the teams are here, but what are your impressions, Yajima-san?]"

Yajima stared hard the contenders as he spoke, "I envy their youth."

"[That's not really what I meant... what about you, Jenny-san?]"

Jenny sighed with a dreamy look on her face, resting her cheek into her palm, "That Sasuke is even more handsome than my Ibiki, isn't he?"

"[No. That is also not what I meant... But, anyway, Now that crowd has waited long enough, let us get on with the main program of the Grand Magic Games!]"

The cheer intensified, as all the contenders got ready for whatever was going to be thrown at them. With the competition and everything, this was going to be a long seven days, that was for sure.

A good point to end I suppose. I addressed the questions regarding the reviews in the last chapter. Also, tried to write this chapter mostly in general POV. Tried something new, so that's that.

Now, onto the Naruto episodes- WTF Orochimaru?! He has been reduced to a comedian since the end of Sasuke shinden, but Temari and Shikamaru's moments were beautiful.

And, also kind of disappointed with how the fight between Irene and Erza ended, and heard that FT is going to end. Let us hope, that they end with a bang now that Achnologia finally arrives... again.

Anyway, Until then, Later!