Chapter 4

I walked around the city and just enjoyed myself. It had been exactly a year since I was last here and the city only got prettier. Not much had changed though and I was happy about it. I had wandered mindlessly around the capital, hoping to pass time, until I heard some sort of commotion. I headed towards, curiosity getting the better of me. When I saw who was causing the ruckus, I was not surprised. It had to be Natsu, Lucy and Happy and it looks like they found the Twin Dragon Slayers. I sighed and every head turned towards me. I stepped forward and Sting looked absolutely disgusted.

"Look, Rogue. It's the wizard without a guild."

Natsu was about to say something but I stopped him.

"It doesn't matter. Or do I have to kick your butts right here, right now like last time?" I said.

"I doubt you could. We've become a lot stronger since then. Stronger than you!" Sting snapped.

"Like you could ever be stronger than me. Heck, if you are, I'll pay you. But you'll have to wait until after the games."

"Why's that?" he asked.

"I'm watching. I'm curious to see if Fairy Tail still has some fight left in them. Plus, I need to see if you're worth my time," I answered.

"I'm already worth your time. I'm one of the five strongest wizards in Fiore's strongest guild-" he started.

"That doesn't mean anything. It only shows that you're arrogant and cocky," I interrupted.

"Stephanie, we should go!" Lucy exclaimed.

"You should, it's almost midnight and Erza is going to be mad!" I agreed.

"What about you?" Natsu asked.

"I'll be behind you."

"Sting, she is right. We need to get back to our inn as well," Rogue stated.

"Listen to him, Sting. You should get back before midnight, before the games begin," I said.

Sting growled but followed Rogue while I ran to catch up with Natsu, Lucy and Happy. Boy, it sure felt weird running into Sting again.

Sting's POV

Why did I have to run into her tonight? It was great meeting Natsu but why did she have to show up. It just ruined my night. She was so... irritating. Honestly, she was a terrible person. How anybody can even like her is beyond me. She was always demanding me to change my attitude. She never really talked to Rogue though, I wonder why.

"That chick is going to drive em crazy some day," I said to Rogue.

"It appears that the process has started then."

I stared at Rogue, my mouth open slightly. Did he really just imply that I was already starting to go crazy.

"Tell me that you do not mean that!"

"I mean it," Rogue clarified.

I shake my head. Rogue could be irritating at times as well. Sometimes, more than her. We make it through the front doors of the inn at about quarter to midnight. We didn't have to wait long until the felt buildings rise up.

Stephanie's POV

Fairy Tail team B waited until Team A had entered the Sky Labyrinth so they could start moving without them realising that Fairy Tail had two teams. We used Gajeel's, Laxus's and my enhanced senses to find the exit. We mostly used mine because I caught Sabertooth's scent. We arrived shortly after them.

"Fairy Tail. You finished in second place!" Mato exclaimed.

"Obviously," Laxus stated.

We walk through the door that Sabertooth had previously walked through and walked back to the guild, not going to slow in case Team A caught up.

"So, Juvia. Are you upset that you're going up against Gray in the games?" I asked.

"Juvia is excited to go up against her beloved."

"Are you sure about that? You might have to fight him?" I questioned, slightly smirking.

Juvia started freaking out and Mira punched my arm.

"Why did you do that? She be worrying tomorrow!" Mira said.

"It's funny. I doubt she'll worry tomorrow,though. She'll be too busy thinking about Gray's reaction to us. Besides, I doubt that Fairy Tail will have to fight each other."

We walk back to the guild and I see Wendy and Carla. Both of them were unconscious.

"What happened to them?" Mira asked.

"Their magic was drained," Lisanna answered.

"All of it was drained?" Mira continued.

"Yes. Wendy wasn't back before midnight and everybody knows that Carla would've gotten her back on time so I took Happy and Lily and we went searching for them. Elfman took her place on the team."

I sighed. We would have to watch out for other wizards now. This is why I didn't join guilds. They always had at least one enemy or rival guild that caused them trouble. It was unlucky that Fairy Tail had so many guilds that caused them trouble, especially since their strongest members disappeared for seven years but now those members have returned and now there will be prices to pay for those troublesome guilds, especially Sabertooth.

"We made it in!" Natsu yelled as he kicked the door to the inn open.

"Well done, brats. We are gonna be number one again!" Makarov shouted.

Fairy Tail Team B gave each other knowing glances and moved to congratulate Team A. Juvia almost revealed it to Gray but it was a close save by Gajeel, who was talking to Natsu.

Sting's POV

Sabertooth completely dominated the Sky Labyrinth; there was just no stopping us. Fairy Tail won't know what hit them. No guild would know. Sabertooth won't stop racking up the points. They should just give us the prize money now. We walk into the inn and everybody looks at us expectantly.

"We're in! We came first!" I shout.

My guild mates roar in answer.