"Mavis..." I heard him mutter. So this strange man knew my mother? Who was he? What was he doing on Tenrou? Bluebell didn't say a word. I didn't blame her. This guy was strange... "I'm not Mavis," I spoke, "I'm just her daughter Faya." A sad expression formed across his face. "Why does this world always rejects me..." He muttered ever so quietly so that I could only just hear him. This man was even more miserable than I was, which was a first for me. I couldn't help but feel sorry for him. I lifted my bare foot forwards in a an attempt of approaching him. "Stay back!" he yelled, "I don't want to hurt you!" I looked back up at him. I thought I saw something sparkle in the corner of his eye: a tear. "Who are you?" I asked again. He looked away ignoring my question. "Who is your father?" He asked with uncertainty in his voice. I was puzzled at his question. But I didn't know the answer myself...
I thought before replying. "I've never met him," I could feel the frown form upon my face. I looked straight back at him. Then I remembered what Mavis had told me before when I had first met her. "Well... When I first spoke with Mavis, I mean my mother, I had asked her what my second name was. She had told me what it was, but had also said that I should go by the second name 'Vermillion'."
"What is your second name?" He asked curiously yet quietly with sorrow.
"She told me not to tell anyone..." I felt a smirk come across my face, "But I guess you can keep a secret..." I watched him listen carefully to every word I said. "Faya..." I heard Bluebell speak. She knew how reckless I could be. I gave her a quick reassuring smile. The man before us didn't seem like he intended to do us any harm. I began speak once more. "My name is Faya Dragneel." It felt good being able to say it. I felt a small smile creep onto my face. It did feel good. The black haired man before us smiled. "I see," He spoke gently. A smile was ow panted across his face as well. It felt nice. Just to be there, and to smile.
I sat down onto the ground with Bluebell. The man before us sat down a distance away. "Who are you?" I asked again. He was just about to speak when he clutched his hands to his head. "It's coming!" He looked like he was in pain as he said it, "Stay away! Please! I don't want to hurt you!" Suddenly, a large cloud of black magic around the man and expanded. I didn't know what to do. I had no time to run. I could sense so much death now it was overwhelming! Luckily though, The force dissipated before it could reach us. Where it had been, there was now... nothing... All the plants and trees had withered and died. There were a few dead birds scattered across the ground. Dead. There was no chance of them being alive now. All I could do was stare. Nothing but stare in utter bewilderment. I had no idea what had just happened. Instantly, I remembered reading a book on black magic. There had been something in there: Ankhseram black magic, also known as the contradictory curse. This magic kills everything it touches and can be uncontrollable at times. That looked a lot like what I'd just seen.
"Ankhseram black magic?" I asked. The man nodded.
"The more regard the cursed individual holds for life, then the more they will end up killing. Only when they no longer have any regards to life will they stop killing. That's what led for this Magic to be known as the 'The Contradictory Curse.'" He seemed rather sad. I now had a better idea of how alone and miserable he must feel "A side affect of the curse is a form of immortality?" I asked. The man nodded. "How old are you?" I carried on.
"Over 400." He replied. Over 400? Both Miriza and Lilias were over 400.
"I'm a little less than 100," I stated. He looked up at me. "I was sealed away in a lacrima as I was a zero generation dragon slayer, a fire dragon slayer to be specific. I was set free aged 6." I held up my left hand so the man could see the silver generation zero dragon emblem. A sad look shone in his eyes. I didn't know what to do.
For a while we sat in silence. Eventually I was able to break the silence. "You still haven't told me who you are." I wanted to know. Bluebell still hadn't said a word. "You don't think I'm bad do you?" He asked.
"No," I replied slowly shaking my head, "You're a good person. It's not your fault that everything around you dies." He sighed.
"I cannot tell you who I am." He said, "I'm sorry."
"That's fine," I replied, "But tell me, how do you know Mavis - my mother?"
"I taught her magic." he replied. This man taught Mavis her magic. My thoughts began to race. Mavis was Fairy Tail's first master, so must be pretty powerful... Then I had my idea. "Please may you help me train with my magic." I spoke. I didn't think he'd agree to what I'd proposed. "What!?" Bluebell exclaimed in surprise. He seemed taken aback at first.
"I'll help you train," he eventually answered, "but I'll have to keep my distance."
"That's fine," I replied, "I'll be starting training tomorrow. We'll meet at the Red Lizard ruins." I assumed he knew where they were since he was on the island before me. He nodded. Bluebell and I got up from the ground. "Bye, see you tomorrow." I said. We then departed. If I had turned around just at that moment, I would have seen a smile across that man's face. He seemed so familiar in a strange way... Like I knew him, but didn't...
Bluebell and I set up camp along the coast of Tenrou. I remember that night well, looking up into the clear starry sky as I felt the warm, still night air against my skin. I couldn't help but wonder if the man we had encountered earlier today was staring up at the same stars right now, or if anyone in Fairy Tail was. Looking up at the stars, I realized then how lucky I was to be a part of Fairy Tail and to have a family...
