Just over two and a half years had passed since Ciella first joined the guild. The year was X784 and she had become settled and relaxed into the guild. So much so, that she was currently relaxed with her feet up on a table, sound pods in blasting music in her ears.

Every guild member had noticed that she had been in an extremely good mood the last few weeks. Possibly due to the fact that the war between Fairy Tail and Phantom Lord had come to an end quickly, Fairy Tail coming out victorious and Phantom Lord being disbanded for their actions. She had then heard that her brother ended up surprisingly becoming a member of Fairy Tail.

So she smiled when she heard this. Her brother was finally going down a path that could bring him happiness. From what she had heard from Jura, Fairy Tail was a guild that each member valued each of their comrades as if they were family. It would be a good change for him. The day was getting closer, she could feel it, but it still wasn't quite the right time yet. She needed to wait until he had settled in fully, and as well as the right moment.

Ciella's P.O.V

My musings and relaxed state was interrupted however, as I felt a small tremor in the ground below me. No one else would be able to feel it, as it was only a small vibration that I felt through the connection I had made with my element. It was a warning, that something was about to happen.

Just in time, I flipped backwards out of the chair she sat in, just as a small pulled of rock emerged from the ground, knocking it over. Frowning at this, I took my sound pods out before glancing behind me at Jura, who was looking my way expectantly. I also registered four other people there, four people that I didn't recognise. They seemed to be looking my way, confused as well.

All of them seemed to be around my age, and their were three guys, and one girl. My eyes landed on the shock of bright blue hair first. The boy was quite small, shorter than the rest of his companions. His face was slim and the most prominent feature that stood out was the two thick black eyebrows, that made him look like he was frowning half the time. Next, I spotted the tall guy behind him, his browny orange hair fell almost to his shoulders. What made his appearance weird, was the dog like features on his face, as well as the two orange coloured ears protruding from the top of his head.

I looked to the girl next, and couldn't deny that she was pretty. Her bright pink hair was tied up in long, curly pigtails, loose strands framing the side of her face, which palely contrasted with the brightness. Her dark eyes seemed wistful, and her facial structure was soft and delicate. But for some reason, I felt that this appearance was deceiving, that there an underlying personality to this girl. If so, then we would get on great.

Finally, I saw the tall boy that stood with them, seemingly taking everything in, looking around curiously. His hair was a snowy white colour, and spiked up with a small tuft falling down framing the side of his face. His slanted eyes seemed almost scrutinising, but there was an underlying sadness and hurt behind them. It made mewonder what happened in this boys past.

After I had finished analysing these new people, I vaguely noticed Jura gesturing her to join them. So I quickly walked over, not wanting to make him wait.

"Was that really necessary Jura?" I asked once she had made it over to her mentor.

He only sighed, "Well, I did call out to get your attention, but it seemed you were once again ignoring me for your sound pods. So I decided to take matters differently."

"Yeah, but you do realise that there are more calmer ways to get someone's attention, than..." I gestured behind her to the fallen chair and the rock pillar, "that."

"Well, it's always good to see that you're still aware of your surroundings, despite the fact of you seeming to be ignorant to them entirely."

I could've made a comeback with that, but then remembered the people standing, looking bewildered at us.

"So Jura, mind introducing me to our guests?" I asked, gesturing to the people in front of them.

"Ah yes, Ciella, I'd like you to meet some former members of Lamia Scale, who left just before you arrived. As well as a possible new member. I'd like you to meet Yuka Suzuki," he gestured to the blue haired boy, "Toby Horhorta," then to the dog looking boy, "Sherry Blendy," the girl was next, "and their friend, Lyon Vastia." That was the name of the white haired boy.

Jura then placed a hand on my shoulder, "And I'd like you guys to meet my student, Ciella Redfox. As I said, you left before she arrived, so you haven't had the chance to meet her yet."

"Nice to meet you." I waved to them, it would be nice to have some people around my age here, most of the guild mates were either older or younger than me.

Looking at them, I could see the three previous members jaws open in shock.

"Jura, you took on a student?" Yuka, the blue haired guy asked in bewilderment.

"She must be crazy powerful if she's Jura's student." Toby piped up as well.

"Oh no, no. I'm not all that powerful. Jura only took me in at a time of need-" I tried explaining, before said man cut me off.

"Stop being so humble about yourself Ciella. You've improved vastly over the years."

"Like you're one to talk." I retorted. Honestly, I think Iwa's sarcasm is rubbing off on me.

"Anyway, I have some errands to run Ciella, so I was hoping you'd be able to help these guys show Lyon around the guild. It would be good for you to get to know them, after all, you might end up working with them one day."

"Sure thing Jura." I told him. With that, he left, leaving me with the four guys, three of which instantly begin bombarding me with questions. I was overwhelmed by it, and couldn't keep up with what they were saying. It kept on going until a voice called out.

"Stop, can't you see you're making the girl uncomfortable." A clear voice rang out over the heads of the three surrounding me. It had been Lyon. The three of them instantly stopped and apologised.

"No, it's okay. You can ask me questions, just, please, one at a time." I told them, smiling. I looked back over to Lyon. "Thanks."

"You're welcome." Was the curt reply I received.

Well, it looks like I'm going to have work cut out getting to know this guy.

Over the next couple of hours, I slowly got to know the four of them. We were all around the same age, except that I was still slightly younger, with Sherry being seventeen, Yuka and Toby were eighteen, and Lyons was the oldest of us being nineteen. I learned that Yuka used a form of Wave Magic that could dispel other Magic attacks, sort of like a form of anti-Magic. Toby's nails could elongate, and they were used as a paralysis weapon. Sherry's Magic fascinated her. It was called Doll Attack, and it involved her taking control of objects.

Lyons Magic however, was something else. The Mage used ice-make Magic. Ciella had heard of this, and she had heard that it was a creation Magic, where the castor could make any creation out of ice. It was unique and beautiful to each different Mage who practiced it, and Lyons form was unique as the creations he could make were animate, even giving a small demonstration, creating a small flock of Eagles.

Over the time, they all became close friends. Lyon, although quite detached at first, as they revealed that guild life was new to him, settled in quite quickly with the help of his friends. Once he did, Ciella instantly noticed that he was confident. He also had a determination about him. It was almost like looking back at her younger self. He had a determination to get stronger.

But despite everything, we all became close friends over the next weeks. And our friendship only grew with every job we went on. These guys slowly brought me out of my unsocial state, and it helped me to become less detached. I never imagined that I would obtain bonds like this with other people. It made me happy, knowing that there would be people there for me, and in turn, I would be there for them.

Sherry and I even agreed to buy an apartment together, and split the rent to make it easier. Every moment I spent with her was a joy. Getting to know her was great. She had this funny obsession about love, and I could also see that she was madly in love with Lyon. They had eventually trusted me enough to tell them what happened between the time they left the guild and before they came back. They told me hat happened on Galuna Island, with the demon Deliora. They had been caused sadness by this demon, which is why the three of them had joined Lyon in the first place. But their plans were foiled by a group of Fairy Tail wizards, including Lyons childhood friend and rival, Gray.

They had hesitated in telling me at first, thinking that I would possibly think I'll of them. But I didn't. That was the past. I knew them for who they are now. That's how I'll always know them.

Despite our friendship though, Lyon and I would always end up in fights. And that's how the day we found out that we'd be working together for a very important mission started.

"YOU WANT TO SAY THAT TO MY FACE ICE FREAK!" I shouted to Lyon, getting into his face.

"YOU HEARD EXACTLY WHAT I SAID ROCK HEAD!" Lyon shouted back, shoving me back slightly.

"YOU BETTER TAKE THAT BACK RIGHT NOW!"

"OR WHAT!"

"Enough." A voice calmly stopped us in our tracks, and we were pushed back from each other, "What have I told you two about fighting."

I looked up to see Jura looking down on us. His gaze hardened at the sight of us glaring at each other once more.

"Sorry Jura." I said, my gaze shifting from Lyons down to the floor.

"Yeah, sorry." Lyon only continued to glare at me, not seeming sorry at all.

"Okay, now that's cleared up. I've come to tell you that Master Ooba has requested to see us. Come one you two." He looked around, nothing the shock of pink hair near us. "She wants to see you as well Sherry."

Together, the four of us made our way to the masters office, finding the old woman inside.

"Now you kids," her crooked voice began, "I'm sending you four on a very important mission. Our guild along with the guilds Blue Pegasus, Fairy Tail and Cait Shelter, have agreed to form an alliance in order to take down the dark guild, the Oracion Seis. And I have chosen you four to represent Lamia Scale in this alliance. You'll be working together with the mages from these other guilds, so don't let Lamia Scale down."

"You mean I have to work with him?" I pointed to Lyon. Lately, when we went on jobs, I had just been finding it impossible to work with the guy, his arrogance was growing and it kept pissing me off.

"You mean I have to work with her?" Lyon said at same time, pointing to me as well.

"You have any complaints? If so, I'll spin you." Master Ooba threatened. Oh dear no, I didn't want to have to go through that again, that experience was horrible.

Me and Lyon out our hands up in front of us in surrender and said at the exact same time, "No, not at all."

"Good. Now, go get ready to go, Jura has all the details of the meeting place, and if you don't make Lamia Scale proud, I'll spin you."

And that was the start of a new mission. A mission that would lead to new things. I had no idea that during this mission, I would learn a lot more about my comrade Lyon Vastia, and in turn, he would learn a lot more about me.