Chapter 4 - Mission start
The following morning, all the wizards were gathered around, trying to decide what should and shouldn't be said to the master.
"I don't know, shouldn't we tell the master everything, he won't exactly be getting a heads up other wise," Lucy asked looking at her guildmates sitting on deck.
"Hey, what's going on," asked Nami as she walked out of the dining area and towards the group.
"We are trying to decide exactly what to tell the master of our guild," Erza said sighing.
"Why not tell him the truth," yelled Luffy from the top of the mast.
"I don't know if that's a good idea, could you imagine the punishment we would get once we got home," everyone shuddered at Levy's comment.
"Look it's my fault you guys got mixed up into this, so I'll talk to him first."
"Are you sure, Lucy," Wendy asked looking kinda worried.
"Yeah, I'm sure, I'm sure that he'll forgive me after I tell him my reasoning behind everything."
They all nodded, "Well, we'll all be here with you," said Natsu placing his hand on her shoulder.
"Aye," yelled everyone else in the group, and then they all bursted out laughing.
Once calmed down they all sat where they could be seen, and called the master on there lacrima.
"Hello, oh it's you lot, I was starting to wonder if you brats got lost along the way," said the master as he showed up on the small orb.
Everyone said their hellos and then Lucy started, "Master we called to inform you of a slight change in plans."
"Oh...Do you possible mean that you all have befriended the pirate crew, "He asked with his all knowing voice.
Everyone was silent, until Gajeel whispered, " How does he do that?"
The Master chuckled, "My children, I watched most of you grow up right before my eyes, you can't possible think that you could go somewhere and me not realize what is going to happen."
The older members started to sweat, knowing they were all as good as goners when they got back to the guild.
"Please, don't be upset with them, it was my fault, I didn't give them all the information before they left with me on the mission," Lucy spoke up.
"Well now is the time to tell me the situation, I must prepare for the unevitable amount of paperwork you kids are gonna make the higher ups send me."
Lucy went on to explain about Luffy and then the situation with Ace. "I understand if you decide to order us home, but just know I will not be leaving until Ace is free from that prison."
The Master nodded," Well it seems I can't stop you, so I won't, and even if I ordered the rest of you home, I know none of you would follow it, so Erza tell me the plan you came up with."
"Yes master," She went on to explain the plan that they had all agreed on.
Master nodded his head in thought, "Okay, that seems like a solid enough plan especially since I know both Natsu and Gajeel are going to dive head first into all the fighting."
Everyone looked to see the two dragon slayers smiling,"You know us so well," Gajeel said earning an eye roll and a small endearing smile from a pint sized Levy.
"Well, the only thing I have left to say is," everyone held their breathe," Do I get to meet this future Pirate King and his crew?"
Everyone let out a held breathe, " Sure Master, I'll take the Lacrima around so you can meet everyone," Lucy offered standing from the deck where she was surronded by her guildmates.
Her first stop was the girls, "Nami, Robin, I would like you to meet the master of Fairy Tail guild."
"Hi," Nami replied
"It's a pleasure to meet you," said Robin being a little more formal.
"The pleasure is all mine, maybe I should rethink my decision and come help you lot."
Lucy's sweat dropped, especially when she saw the cook of the ship jump from the second floor deck to confront the master.
"You should stay right where you are pervy old man, we are more than capable of completing this mission without you help."
"This is Sanji, the ships cook," Lucy introduced
"I'm sure you are, but there is nothing wrong with a little help," the master countered only to feel a massive chill go up his spine, knowing that a certain Takeover Mage was staring him down with her bright misleading smile.
"Then again, I think it best for me to stay here."
Lucy chuckled at this reply as Sanji seemed to calm down and head back towards his domain.
Next Lucy headed towards the green haired man, who was sleeping on deck, " This is Zoro, the first mate and swordsman of the group."
"Oh, I would love to see a fight between him and Erza, then again they would most likely destroy everything, so nevermind."
Lucy chuckled," Your probably right."
She walked away, to find her next introduction, when she saw the rest of the boys all playing some game on the deck.
"Hey guys, I want to introduce the master of Fairy Tail, to you guys."
"Hello boys," said the little man on the screen.
"Wow, he's tiny," Usopp said pointing out the obvious.
"Don't let that fool you, Master is a Titan magic user, and one of the ten Wizard Saints,"Lucy said getting close to whisper to him.
"Master this is Usopp the Sharpshooter, Franky the Shipwright, Chopper the Doctor, Brooke the Musician, and Luffy the Captain."
"Ah, so your the one who holds our dear Lucy's heart," Master said making Lucy blush like a tomato.
"Yes sir, and thank you for taking such good care of Lucy while she has been there," Luffy said bowing.
"Well at least your polite, and it's nothing, I see her as one of my children so she will always be protected, as long as she is a member of Fairy Tail."
That's good to know," Luffy said giving his signature smile.
"Well that's everyone Master."
"Very well, can you bring me back to the group," Lucy did as she was told and master cleared his throat.
"Well, I have an annocement, we will be holding the S-Class trials within the following week."
All of the wizards except Erza froze," I had been planning on waiting for you to get home to tell everyone, but since you all seem to be other wise occupied I'll go ahead and tell you guys."
"Erza I will need you to be a tester," Master said looking at the red head.
"Of course."
"Here are the rules, each person I name will be allowed one partner, they must be from the guild, and you are not allowed to choose a S-Class member, all members that are involved are not allowed to speak of the trials as they could give an unspoken advantage to some."
Everyone held their breathe, " Levy Mcgarden, Gray Fullbuster, and Natsu Dragneel, out of this group you three have been chosen, choose your partners wisely, as for the rest of you if you are not choosen to be a partner then you will be allowed on the island but only to work at the camp. Do I make myself clear," the master asked giving a pause for any questions.
"No master, I think that should cover it," Erza replied
"Very well, I wish you all good luck with your journey and a good luck to those who will be participating," and with that the lacrima cut off.
"ALRIGHT," yelled Natsu already becoming excited about the trials to come.
"Oh my god, Levy, congradulations," Lucy said coming to give her friend a hug.
"Uh...thanks, I think I'm gonna be sick."
Lucy laughed, " You got this," She looked back towards Natsu who was spouting flames in the air like some crazed lunatic.
"There is no way something like that can beat your brains," she said looking back towards Levy and pointing towards Natsu.
Levy laughed," Thanks Lucy."
All of a sudden one of Lucy's keys started lighting up, only to dim into a man with orange, spiky, hair and a suit and glasses on.
"I'm sorry Lucy, but me and Gray have already decided to partners for the S-class trials, but please don't worry I'll be staying out with my own magic," Loke said resting a hand on Gray's shoulder.
"Does that even count, considering your a celesital spirt," Lucy questioned.
"Well I still have my emblem, so that would still make me a member."
"Okay fine, just as long as you don't drain my magic."
"This is great, we should start talking battle stragies," Gray said as him and Like walked to the other side of the ship to discuss their battle plan.
"What's going on," Luffy asks coming up beside Lucy.
"Some of our group have been pulled to go to the S-class trials."
"What are those," this time it was Robin who asked.
Every year the master will choose a handful of guild members to take part in the S-class trials, becoming S-class is the next step for wizards so that we can take on bigger and better jobs that are rescritly for S-class mages."
"Facinating," she replied, "so three of your guild members here have been chosen, I'm surprised that Erza didn't make that list."
"Oh that's because she already an S-class wizard, in fact she'll be taking part of the trials as one of the trials itself."
All of the Strawhats turned toward the red head, who had a small smile watching all of her guildmates excitement.
"She doesn't look that threating," Usopp whispered towards Chopper, who only nodded in reply.
"Don't let her looks fool you, she is letting them have their fun while they can," Lily said floating down to join the group in their conversation.
"What do you mean," Chopper asked.
"Let's put it this way, she is not called Tittana Erza, Queen of the Fairies, for nothing," Said Lucy looking back with a serious look on her face.
"I see," said Brooke who decided to start playing lively music, and that's when they decided to throw a celebration for their new friends.
It was the party before the storm.
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