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Chapter 3: Challenge!

Darkness' POV:

I twitched and at the same time giving out a long sigh. It was always the same.

"Among all the names I've been given that name is the one I dislike the most." I say, keeping my head down was the best thing to do in this type of situation. I was surrounded by sharp blades, willing to slice away the life out of my body.

This day was just perfect.

Of course, I knew the all famous Fairy Tail Guild. The fact that they had powerful mages and what not don't bother me. I was just passing through the town. Just wanting to get some sleep and a bit of provisions to go to the next town. Yes, so what if I was a criminal?

I wasn't hurting anyone.

From the corner of my eye, I saw her, that girl I helped the day before. Talk about ungrateful; here I was stuck while she gaped at me when she realized my true identity. Stupid, old geezer, if he hadn't dragged me here, I wouldn't even be in this freakin' MESS!

"Wait, Darkness? I heard she had a bounty of more than a hundred million jewels!" someone cried.

Everyone gasped. I gritted my teeth. 'great, now what do I do?' I thought. Everyone was going crazy about the bounty on my head, wanted dead or alive and all that. How was I going to get out of this one? I knew if I stayed here I would surely get handed to the authorities and I seriously didn't want that. Everyone was going crazy; I needed to get out of here, FAST!

"Everyone, settle down!" cried a loud voice. Before I knew it I saw that old geezer grow as in from tiny weak guy to overgrown giant! 'Shot.' I thought, plans of escape were tossed out the window at that point. I knew they were strong, they'd find me to soon. After what that old geezer did, everyone did become quiet, immediately, that geezer turned back to his original form. He looked grumpy.

"Yes, she is indeed the all famous Darkness but we are definitely not giving her to the authorities and that is final! I wish for her to be part of Fairy Tail." He said.

I was shocked and then a shout of protests were heard. Amongst all of them was that I was a criminal and didn't deserve to be part of the guild. That spark of hope in my chest faded as soon as it had been lit. I forgot. No one would accept someone like me.

"I WANT EVERYONE TO BE QUIET!" roared the geezer. The entire room became quiet once more. Looks like no one would dare get on the bad side of that old geezer. The old man, mumbled something which they couldn't hear, and continued: "That bounty is a hoax, no one could have such a high bounty on their head only for murder! Besides, how can that many jewels be worth for someone like her? Tell me, fellow guild members! I want proof for what she has done other than on those flyers!"

Everyone seemed uncomfortable at that. Then, before I knew what was happening the blades that were pointed at me lowered and disappeared. I couldn't believe it! 'perfect timing old man,' I thought. But before I could take a single step, the whole lot of Fairy Tail blocked my way out.

'Damn,' I thought, I should have never thought this could be so easy. Just because that old man said that he didn't believe I was a murderer doesn't mean everyone entirely agreed (okay, just to get one thing straight I am not a murderer, long story to tell, I'll tell you when I still have my neck). "Where do you think you're going? Master, wants you to stay so, you will stay." Said the girl with scarlet hair…the one who was about to kill me.

I clenched my fists. "I have no interest in this Guild, leave me be," I replied. The others muttered angrily. I had no idea why that stupid old man wanted me to join his Guild but I was going to make one point very clear. I wasn't backing down without a fight. The old man heaved a great sigh. He jumped from his pedestal and approached me with quick steps, for an old man he walks fast. He looked up at me, his beady black eyes twinkling. "Tell me young lady, is there any reason why you do not wish to join Fairy Tail?" asked the old man.

I stared down at him. I couldn't tell him. I couldn't tell anyone. They'd all get hurt. I didn't want that. So, I shrugged. "Just cause your all-powerful and such doesn't interest me, frankly, I think your just a bunch of idiots playing dress up. Let me tell you I have no interest at all to spend my time with idiots and morons like yourselves." I say, using a tone that stated like: 'I didn't care'.

I heard angry protests around me. Better they get hurt by me. The alternative would be worse. But through all that protesting I heard a soft chuckle. 'the hell?' I thought, I looked down. That old geezer was laughing. I rudely refused him and he's treating this whole thing like a joke!

"I won't handle this! You and me, Darkness! Right now!" yelled a guy with pink-colored hair. (Pink color?) "A CHALLENGE! FARIY TAIL vs. DARKNESS!" someone else yelled. A shout of approval rang high.

I twitched. Then, I grinned. Better than rotting the day away.

"BRING IT ON, YOU COWARDLY LOT!" I shouted.

~MASTER~

Makarov watched as practically everyone filled out of the guild HQ. he knew that it would have ended to this, so he wasn't going to stop them. The only one who didn't leave was Mira, she looked at him. A knowing smile, come on her face. "You did that on purpose didn't you?" she asked. Makarov shrugged and climbed on a stool.

"Why do you want Darkness to join the guild so badly master?" Mira said. Handing him a glass of water. Makarov took it and turned to look at Mira. "She's special and like us she has her own burden to bear. Besides, that bounty was just a hoax. I had it placed up so that I could find her." He said. She nodded. "Still, it's strange you'd do something as desperate as that just so that you could get her to the guild." Mira said. Makarov chuckled. "That's because I have a duty to protect that girl, I'm paying my debt to an old friend at last." He replied. Mira stared at him for awhile, nodded her head, and went off to do other things.

Makarov watched from the window. Knowing very well, that his guild would try their best…and, hopefully, there will be some buildings standing. He sighed.

Mystery and more mystery but do not worry! ALL WILL BE REVEALED...soon...i hope...anyway, chapters will be updated weekly, please bear with me! I'm not the only one busy with school!