SORRY FOR THE LONG WAIT BUT I'M BACK NOW…

CHAPTER 8

(GENERAL P.O.V)

"The craftsmanship of this ship is amazing," Macarov complimented in awe as he inspected the figurehead of the ship. "Made from the finest wood Treasure Tree Adam." Luffy said proudly. "Being on this ship brings back a lot of memories for me my boy." Macarov grinned staring out at the calm sea, with a blissful look on his face. "I know," Luffy stated.

"Which is why I brought you here." "Is that so... oh yes I almost forgot why you came to Fairytail to see me in the first place." "It's simple really," Luffy straightened his straw hat. "Gol. D Roger told me to speak with you." At hearing Luffy's response Macarov roared in laughter. "You can't possibly be talking about the legendary pirate king Gol D Roger why he's been dead for a long time!."

"As a matter a fact I am," Luffy laughed along with Macarov. "Why he told me in my dreams to not only come speak with you, but how he met you many years ago. Said you and him gambled the first time you met, he said you lost to him and had to give up your expensive bottle of rum." At that moment Macarov's smile instantly turned into a glare. "THAT NO GOOD BACKSTABBING…" Macarov growled. "There's no way you could've known about that. Alright I believe you." Macarov said as he turned his back to Luffy.

The ship rocked gently from side to side like a baby's crib, as the stars shined brightly in the night. "So what did he tell you, he must've some important Intel for him to crossover to the other side." "Said to ask you to help me find the hour glass."

"WHAT!," Macarov screamed in alarm. "What else did he say Luffy!," Macarov demanded as he collared Luffy as he shook him. "Something- something," Luffy stammered. "Something about coming to Magnolia and you being the only person who can stop it." "This is not good." Macarov remarked as he sighed tiredly.

"So…"Luffy interrupted Macarov's thoughts. "What does all of this means?." "You mean to say he didn't tell you!, oh it's just like him to not! Nevermind. One might take it for granted, because of its simple appearance. Where not sure who created it, however it is designed to control powerful magical forces and spells. What that idiot didn't tell you, was that when we also first me he was using the hourglass to find an articfact called the heart of Hambala. A gold platted fist with untold magical forces. Whoever wears it would be able to control it using the hourglass.

However when he attempted to use it along with the heart of Hambala, his plan backfired." Macarov explained as he closed his eyes as he could clearly see the bittersweet memories of the past clearly in his mind. "Most of his crew along with some powerful wizards who attempted to stop the force of destruction were killed. So I did the only thing that I could I used an entrapment spell, a spell that would contain it.

Then I advised Gol D Roger to bury it. "Wow…" was the only thing Luffy could say, as he thought about what was said. It wasn't the first time that Gol D Roger would've visited Luffy in his dreams, but he had no idea what was up when Gol D Roger urged him to go to Magnolia.

"So how do we locate the hour glass?," Luffy asked after sometime of silence. "Gol D Roger didn't send you to me by guess Luffy," Macarov explained. "Someone in Magnolia has the hourglass, and it's only a matter of time before they unleash its destructive powers."

(SHINACHIKU'S P.O.V)

"WOW…," Nashi said in awe as she peered closely at the mini size ball of energy that Hanami simply created and gravitated in her hand. "Pretty awesone huh?," Hanami bragged. "Yeah, I would've felt on top of the world, if I managed to deflect my Dad's attack." Nashi stated. I watched as my sister and Nashi prattled on about my sister's newfound power.

Hanami and I along with our parents, were staying with Uncle Natsu and his family for our vacation as guest in their home. I learnt from Nashi, that this house use to once be Lucy's apartment. When her parents got married, they managed to save enough money to buy the entire apartment and did some additions and renovations. As much as I was disappointed that my unknown powers weren't revealed, I was proud of my sister. I use to mistake her fighting spirit for stubbornness, but now I see I was wrong.

To be honest perseverance was never my strong suit. Hard to believe, since that was one of my parents best qualities. Especially my father. No matter what problem the hidden leaf village had, Dad would find a positive way around it. "Well I better get ready for bed," Nashi said snapping me out of my thoughts. "Got to get up early tomorrow to train with Dad. Oh did I mention to you guys that you haven't met the entire of Fairytail members as yet?. You still have to meet Erza, Gray and Gajeel and their kids.

They're supposed to be back in Magnolia in a few days. Well good night." Nashi yawned as she headed downstairs, I was about to tell Hanami that I was also going to head to my room when she threw her arms around me. "Thank you for being supportive and not being jealous about the whole thing." "Hey," I said taking her by the shoulders so I could look her in the eye. "What are big brothers for?." "You don't know how scared I am," she said as her voice cracked, and she broke down in tears.

"Hey," I pulled her into my arms trying to comfort her. "What's wrong?." "Everything's happening so fast. What if the Shinobi world doesn't accept us?. What if I endanger you Mom and Dad?." "It's going to be okay Hanami." I reassured her, as I used my right hand to wipe away her tears. "We're Uzumaki we never give up. Not when all odds are against us."