Alright, first off-just some background info-This account is a shared account by two people, who worked together on this fanfic, which

is why the terms"we" or "our" will be used to refer to ourselves. Honestly it doesn't even matter, but some people might question it, so this intro was made.

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Also-Disclaimer: WE DO NOT OWN FAIRY TAIL OR ANY OF THESE CHARACTERS, HIRO MASHIMA DOES(lucky him)

At dawn, the notice was posted on every door of all the towns and cities of the Kingdom of Fiore. It read:

Attention All Warriors and Knights:

The official bodyguard of the Esteemed Prince Jellal has resigned, leaving this position open. We are searching for one of the mightiest warriors in the land to become the prince's guard. The first person to single-handedly slay the great demon Lullaby will be appointed this honorable job.

Salary: 100,000 Jewel a week

Rooms and meals provided

19 year old Erza Scarlet saw the notice as she was walking out her front door.

"Hm...the prince's bodyguard...seems like an interesting way to make a living." Erza had lived a fairly peaceful and boring life so far, but she had always longed for more adventure and excitement. She decided a life at the castle may be just that.

Erza had heard of this demon Lullaby. It was a dangerous beast, and dozens had already died trying to defeat it. But she had something that not many had. Magic. Erza's family had been gifted with the art of magic since many generations ago. It was very useful for self-defense, she found. So Erza grabbed her supplies and set off to Lullaby's lair.

On the way, she drew close to the Ikreasian Empire, land of the powerful King Gray, wielder of ice magic. The Empire and Fiore had been at peace for many years now, but recently, tensions were growing between the two lands. Rumors said that war was brewing. Erza decided to steer clear for now. A few days later she reached the coast of the continent. A few miles away in the horizon was a strip of land that was Lullaby's lair.

Now, Erza just somehow needed to get to the island that Lullaby was on. She spotted an old man a couple yards away. "Um… excuse me, Sir!" Erza called.

He looked her way, a dark brooding stare. "Yes, young lady?" he asked.

"Um-well, I was thinking...could you take me to that island on your boat please?"

He looked at her as if she was crazy. "That island holds a powerful demon. No one with any sense dares go near. Do you think I would dare risk my life to send you over? Oh, no."

Erza thought for a second before responding. "Then...can I borrow your boat?"

"Perhaps. But, fair warning. If you get to that island, there is little chance you will make it back alive. I've lived here a long time. I've seen many strong warriors go there, in an attempt to kill the demon. None have returned."

Quickly dismissing what the old man had said, Erza cried, "Thank you, Sir! Do not worry, I will surely return alive. You will have your boat back in no time at all."

The old man looked skeptically at the passionate young woman who was already dragging away his boat. "Good luck and stay safe!" He called.

Erza grabbed the oar and began to row. The sea was calm at first, but she noticed that the closer she got to the island, the more turbulent the waves were. She gritted her teeth, praying that the fragile boat would make it through. She had just thought that when a large wave crashed into the boat from the side, throwing her off. She landed in the freezing water and began to shiver, her long red hair floating in the water. The boat was still in one piece, but had been knocked several yards away. Erza swam over in several swift strokes, but found it hard to get back on. Gripping the side of the boat, she managed to haul herself up, and begin rowing again. The waves once more threatened to tip the boat, but Erza managed to keep it upright.

Finally, drenched and cold, she collapsed on the island shores. Now on the island, she began to take a closer look. On one side there was a large, gnarled forest, with huge trees that looked dark and foreboding. Ravens and crows flew through the trees. The other side of the island was a large hill, with yellowed grass and dead leaves scattered around its rocky slopes.

While she was looking around, Erza heard a roar. From the other side of the island lumbered a massive figure that she knew was Lullaby. It looked like a massive tree, with branch-like arms and legs, but was at least forty feet tall and had three large glowing purple eyes and a large mouth. Drawing her sword, Erza prepared for battle.

"Requip: Heaven's Wheel Armor! Circle Sword!" Erza's magic allowed her to change into a variety of armors and weapons, depending on the situation. Grabbing her sword, she swept it in a wide arc around her. Lullaby opened its mouth wide and shot a magical beam at Erza, but she leapt out of the way. She began running the moment she landed, and dealt several slashes to Lullaby's leg.

"Trinity Sword!" She yelled, and slashed Lullaby with her swords in an X formation. Lullaby shot a pulse of dark magic at Erza, but she dodged again. "Requip: Black Wing Armor!" she shouted. Now holding a single sword, Erza flew at Lullaby's face, dealing a slash before rushing behind the demon. "Requip: Purgatory Armor!" This was one of Erza's most powerful armors, and she struck viciously with powerful, heavy cuts on Lullaby's body. Now Lullaby seemed to get enraged, and began to suck in air. With horror, Erza realized it was going to use its Mass Murder Curse, a song that killed anyone who heard it.

"Requip: Morning Star Armor!" she shouted, an idea forming in her head. "Photon Slicer!" A large ball of energy flew from her twin swords and burned a hole through Lullaby. Lullaby attempted to play its tune, but as it utilized its entire body to play, the gaping hole in its stomach made the sound that came out dissonant and distorted. Nothing happened to Erza. Her swords began to glow with energy, and she ran forward, dealing several quick cuts to Lullaby, who fell. "Now, to finish this!" she cried. "My most powerful armor! Requip: Armadura Fairy!" Another slash and Lullaby was dead. It began to disintegrate, melting away until something small dropped to the ground where the demon once stood. It was a small flute, with a skull at one end. Erza picked it up and pocketed it as proof the demon was defeated.