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Like I said this is my first fanfic

A Masked man was standing at the edge of the cliff near Magnolia having watched the fierce fights that had taken place. His Black robes with Red cloud patterns imprinted on them swung due to the breeze as the Sun set. His eyes drifted to the horizon, the sky was pink and the sharp prongs of bare trees had ripped a hole in the clouds. He had an orange mask with a hole which allowed him to watch through his right eye. His right sharingan gleamed through the hole.

"Well that was unexpected. I didn't think Sasuke would cooperate with Naruto so well" Tobi said.

"I wonder what Makarov said to Sasuke when he encountered him... seems like he isn't under mine or Itachi's influence anymore… whatever he told must be related to Itachi again. Well I 'll have to find some other way to change that" Tobi thought.

Tobi then disappeared from there by his ever so usual way.

..

Back with Fairy tail main guildhall or at least what was left of it,

"I am telling you Naruto. FIGHT MEEE" Natsu yelled raising his both hands in air. His stomach and Arms were covered in bandages.

"I think I already told you Natsu. We'll fight for sure once rebuilding the guild is finished." Naruto said carrying a log of wood in both his hands.

"Natsu! Did you already forget what had happened? Geez man" Gray bawled. He was already on his shots. Cana reminded him of his clothes for which he seemed surprised when he looked down and went in search for them.

"Yes Natsu! The council just recently finished our interrogation and we aren't of the hook yet. They even allowed Naruto-kun and Sasuke-kun of the hook even though they didn't belong to either of the guilds and allowed them to join our guild" Lucy spoke. She had recently settled things with her father and decided she would stay at Fairy tail and not return to her house. She ended up breaking ties with her father.

"Fine then! I'll ask Sasuke to fight me" Natsu said. He then started roaming around the area looking for Sasuke until Erza caught him slacking.

"NATSU! ARE YOU CAUSING TROUBLE AGAIN?" Erza shouted. She was wearing a constructor's outfit.

"No Erza! I was just looking for Sasuke" Natsu tried to protest by raising both his hands in front of his chest.

"Well now that you mention it I don't find that Uchiha and Gray as well. Are they both slacking off?" Erza said as she looked around. Natsu took a pile of wooden log and tried to carried it but was instantly brought down under the weight. Just then Gray walked carrying a single log on his shoulder.

"That's because you were trying to carry too many at once Baka!" Gray Coolly pointed out.

"What did you say stripper?" Natsu immediately retaliated as he head butted with Gray.

"Wanna give it a go jerk" Gray replied throwing the wooden log he was carrying as well.

"Over there!" Erza dropped a log on their heads. "Did you find the Uchiha, Gray?" Erza asked.

Just then Sasuke strolled in. He was carrying a lunch box.

"No need to be so strict Red" Sasuke said handing Gray the lunch box.

"Who are you calling Red? And who gave you the permission to eat" Erza yelled.

"A blue headed girl over there asked me to hand it over to Gray" Sasuke replied. They all looked towards Juvia's direction and saw her hiding immediately. Gray took the lunch box. He opened it to his dismay to find his face designed with the food over the top.

"Wow! It really looks tasty" Natsu said nearing the box drooling.

"Aye! I know it's a character lunch box" Happy chimed in.

"WHO SAID YOU COULD EAT IT? …Oh Is that a character lunch box?" Erza took a fork and poked at the eye of the food containing Gray's picture at which Gray shuddered.

..

"Are we not building a bigger guild looking at the size?" Sasuke asked Naruto as Makarov was fixing the roof in his Titan form.

"While we are at it we are using the opportunity to enlarge it" Mira said showing a blue print made of crayons. Sasuke, Naruto, Wakaba and Makao moved in closer to take a look at it. It was like a kid's drawing.

"Oh…" Wakaba said.

"This is a …" Makao interrupted.

"I don't really get it" Sasuke said as he looked at it with concentration trying to figure it out.

"Is this guy for Real?" were the collective thoughts of Wakaba and Makao.

"Still, this is ridiculous! What kind of an idiot drew it" Naruto said tucking his hands in his pockets as he looked at it closely. Mira was smiling and the next minute she started sobbing.

"Oh it was Mira-Chan…" Naruto tried to console comically by waving his hands.

"You made her cry" Wakaba and Macao said together.

"Hn. Typical of you Naruto" Sasuke said smirking as he closed his eyes and turned around.

"I don't want to hear that from you Teme" Naruto shouted behind his back and went to console Mira.

Natsu, Erza, Happy and Gray sat down to eat the lunch provided by Juvia. It was all peaceful while they were eating when suddenly Gray startled them.

"Man! I have no problem having Naruto join the guild but I still have my doubts regarding Sasuke" Gray said as he bent his head a little looking at the ground.

"I get what you are telling Gray but master had told us about it, didn't he? Let us trust the master at this" Erza said as she took another bite from the Lunch box.

"I don't know Gray. He seems like a good guy. He even gave me some delicious fire to eat while I was fighting Gajeel" Natsu babbled pointing a fork at Gray with food still stuffed in his mouth.

"Well he is okay for now. I mean when he attacked us while we were at Phantom, he was ready to kill those who opposed him then. He wasn't even fazed by it. I would have been dead if not for Erza" Gray said as he clenched his wrists.

"Aye! Even Naruto is a lot stronger. But I don't think he has that killer intentions" Happy said flying around Natsu.

"We still don't know a lot about those two. Only the master knows about their past. Give it some time Gray. I think they'll open to us" Erza said. 'At least that's what I hope.'

..

Back with Naruto and Sasuke,

They were alone picking up logs near the back side of the guild where they could see the beach and the endless line of sight of ocean.

"So what Is it that you wanted to ask Naruto?" Sasuke said picking up a log.

"Um…Sasuke what made you give up on revenge and join this guild" Naruto asked.

"Don't get me wrong. I'll have my revenge once we get back. It's just that… till we find a way of getting back, we will protect this guild" Sasuke said as he started walking back carrying a log and leaving Naruto behind.

'I'll have to protect this guild at least till I get back, for Itachi's sake so that it remains unharmed when he returns' Sasuke thought as he paced up.

"Sasuke wait up!" Naruto sprinted as he caught up to him "Well even I have decided to protect this guild. They all are nice people you know. But they are kinda silly"

"Hn. Like you are one to talk, loser" Sasuke replied carrying a small smile on his face. He was enjoying the company of Naruto if he were honest with himself. It was just like the times before he left Konoha.

"I think Jiraya sensei would kill to be here right now" Naruto said remembering all the pervy acts of his Sensei, Jiraya the Gallant.

"I couldn't care less" Sasuke replied increasing his pace. He could see where this conversation was leading to.

"Well what do you think about the women here in Fairy tail. Did anyone catch your eye?" Naruto asked as he peered at Sasuke to observe his facial expressions. But he disappeared from there in a blink of an eye.

"Ehh… where did you run off to? Don't avoid the conversation like that" Naruto shouted as he sprinted towards the guild. 'He avoided the question when I asked him about Sakura-Chan as well saying she was annoying. Well I got something to make fun of him now.'

Sasuke was now relaxing under the shade of a tree. He had his eyes closed and he was having a calm expression on his face. The guild was half finished. Other guild members were having their lunch while Elfman kept on working claiming to be a man. Erza approached near him. She looked ready to have a fight. Sasuke heard a few footsteps approach him. He thought it was Naruto so he didn't bother to open his eyes.

"Slacking now are we Uchiha?" Erza said with her hands folded. Sasuke recognized the fierce voice of Erza. He was sure she has come to pick up a fight with him. He opened his right eye to look at her and replied. "It's lunch time Red. And what is with that uniform anyway?"

"Master is calling you" Erza said sternly and began walking away. She then forced Natsu and Gray out of their nap time and made them work. Sasuke made his way towards Makarov who looked like he was ready to leave somewhere.

"Sasuke! I want you to accompany me to the council." Makarov said. Sasuke observed a Frog like character dressed which stood near Makarov beside a magic mobile. He took the hint.

"Yeah! Let's go. It's better than to listen to the constant bickering from Red" Sasuke said as he too entered the mobile along with Makarov.

..

At the council;

Makarov stood before four to five frog messengers on the first floor and The council members on the second floor. He was standing in the trail stand. Sasuke stood below near the entrance with his hands folded. He was leaning against the wall and had his eyes closed. He was curious and also thought it was a good opportunity to see if there really were any allegations against him and if they had any idea on Itama's location. Makarov dozed off while the council proceedings started. Most of the council members were annoyed by his dozing off as the Frog messenger was stating the things except for few members like Ultear, Siegrain and Yajima. Sasuke smirked at the actions of his Master. Sasuke caught Ultear smiling looking at him.

"Uh…Um…Makarov-san?" the messenger said waking Makarov from his nap.

"Hai!" he shouted increasing the anger among council members while Makarov being unaware of it. His lack of attention was getting onto the nerves of the council.

"The court is still in session. It couldn't be that you were sleeping right?" the messenger inquired.

"Don't be silly" he replied as he sheepishly rubbed the back of his head. Some interrogation took place and finally it was decided that Phantom was disbanded and Jose stripped of his position in the ten wizard saints while Fairy tail was declared innocent. After the session, Makarov and Yajima were having a conversation in the corridor. They sat in a chair provided there and were discussing about Rob. Sasuke was not standing far away. He listened to their conversation as he leaned against the wall. His interest was perked when there was a mention of Erza with Rob. Just when he thought their conversation was getting interesting someone interrupted his line of thoughts. It was Seigrain.

"Hi there! You must be Sasuke Uchiha I have been hearing about" Siegrain said as he offered a hand. Sasuke looked at his hand and then at his face and replied

"It is a common courtesy for someone to introduce themselves first" Sasuke stated bluntly not caring whether the opposite person was a member of council or not.

"My apologies. I am Siegrain, a member of council and one of the ten wizard saints. Well not as strong as your Master over there" Siegrain replied.

'Is this guy really a Wizard saint. There's something wrong about him. His aura…he is the sly nature I see…' Sasuke thought.

"Well since you already know my name I won't be introducing myself. What do you want?" Sasuke blurted.

"Aren't we serious! Did you hear anything about R-system?" Siegrain questioned Sasuke.

"Since you specified about it why don't you as well tell about it"

"The Tower of Heaven, or "Resurrection-System" is a Magic Item that allows any person to restore life upon someone who is deceased at the cost of someone else's life. It is considered a taboo. We can't find it's location. It is apparently being reconstructed by my brother Jellal. Did you hear his name?" Siegrain asked Sasuke as he took the information in.

"I haven't heard of him. Am I supposed to care" Sasuke retorted.

"Well you may have to if you consider the safety of your guild. You see he may target fairy tail for -" Siegrain stopped midway and looked behind Sasuke "- Oh Makarov-san I see you are leaving". Sasuke looked behind to see Makarov and Yajima approaching.

"Well see you later Sasuke-kun" Siegrain said as he left from the scene.

"Sasuke let's go" Makarov said. "I have to ask you about something, Sasuke. Guess I'll ask later" Makarov said as he and Sasuke left the building.

..

Meanwhile back at the guild;

A temporary stall was opened and there was a request board attached beside the stall. Mirajane was managing behind the counter whereas Lucy sat in front of her. Just then Naruto approached her

"Lucy-chan. Here are your keys. Loki asked me to give it you" Naruto said as he handed her the keys.

"Thanks Naruto-kun, Just Lucy is fine" Lucy replied.

"Fine then. You can call me Naruto" Naruto said with a grin.

"Yeah sure!" Lucy said with a smile. Naruto sat at the beside counter and ordered some Ramen. Just as Naruto was about to eat a barrel came flying down and hit him in the head spilling the contents of the bowl.

"WHO DID THAT?" Naruto shouted only to spot a heated discussion or rather stare down going at a distance with Erza and some guy.

"What happened Naruto?" Gray asked as Naruto stood and started rushing to the scene.

"Erza is having a faceoff with someone" Naruto said as Gray joined him.

"Geez man! I hope it's not Sasuke again. They both are always fighting. Even I made my truce with him" Gray grumbled. They arrived at the scene to see Erza having an argument with Laxus.

"Then this time I will be blunt. Weaklings deserve no place in this Guild. You guys are pathetic. Getting humiliated by Phantom in such manner." Laxus said. Then he looked behind his shoulders at Jet and Droy. "I am not even aware of your names."

"Oh and there is the main cause, Miss stellar spirit user." Laxus said stating Lucy." You are the one-"

"Laxus" Mirajane interrupted. "The matter is closed. No one cares whose fault it is. You have no right to say such things when you weren't even around to help us. Those are Master's words."

"So what? That has nothing to do with me. Although if I were around, you wouldn't be in such a pathetic state." Laxus said.

"Bastard" Erza yelled.

"Hold it right there" Natsu shouted. Natsu tried to punch Laxus but Laxus immediately vanished leaving few trails of lightning and appeared behind Natsu.

"Laxus! I demand a showdown! You heartless Bastard!"

Laxus laughed and said "What kind of fight do you want when you can't even touch me?" he said as he raised his hand which was engulfed in lightning. In a flash somebody approached and caught Laxus's hand.

Naruto appeared behind him and caught his hand." That's enough Laxus." Naruto fretted.

"Oh! Naruto, seems you have also joined these weaklings. I had such high hopes for you" Laxus said as he looked behind.

"Laxus! What is wrong with you. Didn't you say wanted to become the master. You should acknowledge your guild members and protect them" Naruto said as he let go his hand.

"Guild members? They are a bunch of weaklings. When I am going to inherit this guild I am going to get rid of all the weaklings as well as all those who rebel against me. Remember that Naruto" Laxus said as he vanished from there.

'Laxus! You seem to have wrong idea about the position of master. It's just like becoming a Hokage but with less work I guess' Naruto thought as he sighed.

"That bastard" Natsu said as he clenched his fist.

"Drop it. You'll just make a mess fighting with him. Anyway what's your opinion. Do you want to go for a request? Of course together with Gray and Lucy as well." Erza calmed him.

"Uh..?"

"Gray your clothes" Mira pointed out. Gray looked down and was surprised.

'Wow! He gets surprised every time we point out that he is stripping. I can't remember anyone like him in Konoha'

"I noticed a sense of camaraderie that has developed between us since Lullaby incident. Naruto you can join our team as well since you joined recently and are part of no team" Erza said.

"Ya sure! Why not. It will be fun" Naruto said with his usual trade mark grin.

"Then it's decided! Let's form a team of five, six if you count happy" Erza said.

"Looks like Fairy tail's strongest team is official right now" Cana said at the bar.

"Yeah! No kidding. And now Naruto joins as well. It really is the strongest now."

"Then hurry up and get to the job. This time we will be eliminating the magic brothers who lurk and operate in the vicinity of the town of Lupinus. Let's go!" Erza said as she sprinted out followed closely by Naruto and with Gray, Natsu and Lucy behind them while Happy flying above Natsu.

..

It was Night time, Makarov and Sasuke had returned from the council. Sasuke took a room somewhere in Magnolia despite the protests of Naruto whereas Naruto decided to stay at Gray's place for the time being as Lucy kicked them out after returning from their earlier mission.

Makarov sat on one of the constructed pillars on the top . He was drinking as he was lost in his thoughts.

'Retire uh? Laxus…his attitude will surely bring about calamity. Mystogan…his lack of communication may make things tough. Itachi…he would have been a perfect master though he doesn't talk much like Mystogan. But his absence is unfortunate. Though they both are young there is still Naruto and Erza. Sasuke is still bent on revenge…' the master thought as he started worrying about the future.

"Master, so you were here?" Mirajane shouted from below as she held few papers.

"Huh?" Master looked down to see what she was holding.

"Looks like they have done it again. And this time Naruto was included as well." Mira shouted.

"Huh?!" there was more look of confusion on his face.

"It seems like Naruto, Erza and the rest destroyed half a city while they were out on a request," Mira said holding out the papers in front of her. Makarov's jaws fell to the ground as he had a frozen expression." The council has requested a written expression from you immediately. Huh? Master what is wrong".

"LIKE HELL WILL I RETIRE!" Makarov yelled.