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Disclaimers. The characters and the settings of Fairy Tail Doesn't belong to me. It belongs to the author of this manga Hiro Mashima.

Meeting of the minds

Lucy's POV

I was running through the streets of the empire. And I notice that I was barefooted and looking a crazy woman but did I care of my appearance? My mind was focusing on getting that scarf; but also something else interests me. It was the man or creature that I saw last night. He sounded angry and depressed about life but also himself.

I couldn't get a shot at his face; but, he looked different by the tattoos he has on his body. And he had wings. I couldn't seem to find my footing as I trip down and flat on my face. I got to my feet and heard screaming as a woman was getting beaten to by a group of rowdy guys. And nobody around was willing to help her. What the hell is wrong with these people?!

"Hey, leave her alone!" I shouted as I went in front of the woman. "Huh, who the hell are you, bitch?" One of them shouted as they lunged at me. I thought quickly on my feet and moved to my side. I grabbed his right arm and throw him over on to the ground. Another came at me, I elbow him in the gut and kick him in the ribs.

The third one looked all in shocked of what just happened. I was ready for another go; but, He quickly grabs his friends and ran. The people looked at me. I looked at the woman. "Are you all right?" I ask. She slightly nods as she got up to her feet. "Sorry about that. I had a rough day." She said.

"I'm meeting with my mother. My name's Demetria."

I was in shock. "You're the woman that the old lady was talking about."

"Who are you?"

"I'm L-I mean. Demetria. I've the same as you."

She looked at me. Crap and can't let my cover get blown already. "Well, that's a surprise. You spoke with my grandmother is she there?"

"I don't know I went to quickly get something; but, she is still there."

"Thank you. Hey, how we stay in town for a while. I know great things to see and do around these parts. Plus, you need some decent clothing. I look at my clothing and I could understand. I didn't bring much clothing on my trip.

So, I followed here for now.

Gray's POV

I was walking into the edge of the forest. I have a set of mind set right now. Ever since the war and our lost to Zeref, I went to the empire to take out enemies that threatened the innocent; but, it was done in secret. But, I wasn't alone in doing all of this. I've set of mages that are fighting for a cause. To stop Zeref.

I continued to walk up into a cave and went inside. I went further and further into the cave. There was on the other side of the small island. There I see the people that call Wolf Claw. A guild in Albareth. There were a couple of guild mates that rebel against kingdom and Zeref. One of them I see was Franco Clade.

"I was afraid that the knights took you down to your death." He said to me.

"You think that those bastards can take me out." We gave a fist bump to each other.

"So, any luck?"

"Unfortunately, it's not good news." I sat down on big rock. "I came by the streets and saw wanted posters on some of the buildings. Somebody must have me down there."

"Now, what are you going do? The enemy is going to notice now."

"Well, not my face. They only recognize me wearing the hood. However, I'm not going to abandon my mission. I've come this far."

My goal was to destroy the E.N.D. It has been that since Tartarus. Now after the loss of the master, things are getting hard. I left everyone behind including Juvia.

Franco sighs. "I don't know what's going inside that head of yours; but please don't be a fool and rush into things too quickly otherwise it will bite in the ass hard."

I close my eye as I listen to the sound of the waves. I really wish my father was here to give more guidance. But now, I must focus I can't lose sight of my goals.

Natsu's POV

I open my eyes to the sunlight. I turn over to the left of the bed and saw I was wearing a scar on my neck. How did that get there? I certainly didn't buy it and doubt that my brother would give it to me. So, why?

I meditate on what happened. Then, I remember I was in dreaming and in front of me was a woman holding a scarf in her hand. And I saw her face she was beautiful. Of which I never had seen before. She seems scared when she witnesses my appearance.

But, I felt something I was we touched, a sparking sensation. Those eyes turn into curiosity. Was it the same woman I saw at the port? Then, I ask her about the scarf she was carrying. She said it belong to a friend of her. I touched it and everything went blank after that.

I got up from my bed and touch the scarf. The pattern looks like dragon scales. Then, an image flashed into my mind.

A woman was carrying a rod in her hand and she held out something. Also, I hear roar of a monster. Why would a monster be here? Then, a big door opened and that was all I see.

Damn. I want to know what is going here. I need to see that woman again but for I need to hide this scarf so that no one will find it.

I step out of the room and went down the halls. And I look through the castle to see the people here. To think that my brother would be an emperor here. And to think we're brothers.

"I see the brother is look at his emperor dominance over this land."

I turn over to see more of my brother's servants. Invel. "Why do you care?" I said to him.

"Our excellence has shown he's capable of handle things when done with proper care. Now, we your help and Fairy Heart belongs to us. We've a chance to defeat the King of the dragons.

I walked towards him. "Look buddy. I don't like you or your little friends here. So, why you stay out of my way and you'll stay out of mine. A little meeting of the minds.

Invel stares at me. Like I give a crap, I would whoop his ass and end this life right here. But today wasn't the day. I push aside him and left.

Lucy's POV

Demetria and I arrived back home and her grandmother seemed very overjoyed seeing her again. I smiled. It was nice to see a family reunite. We sat down at the table to eat.

"What?! You were at Log lsland?!"

"Of course."

"I was worried about you. I overheard about happen in Magnolia. I was afraid that you might be dead."

"Grandma. You're overreacting. However, I do get what you're saying. It depressing to see all of these people getting killed in this war." She clasps her hands together. "It makes wonder what's going to happen to us."

In the back of my mind. I agree. Out people shouldn't had to deal with all of this. A saddens whipped right through of me. My heart was beating. I stood up. "Excuse me." I ran outside and the tears starts to fall. But, why?

I'm on a mission I shouldn't be weak. I shouldn't. But memories of my guild and my friends were too much for me to bear .I lost for many things in my life. I don't want to lose them again.

The woman came behind me. "Why are you crying?" she asks.

I wiped the tears off of me. "I'm sorry."

"There's no to be. Because, I've been looking for you…Lucy Heartfilia.

I turn to her in shock. There's no way this woman knew who I was.

"How did you…?"

She smiled. "Allow me to introduce myself… My name is Heather Dawn and I knew you're mother. Layla Heartflia. I'm the one who to taught her celestial spirit magic."