Hello! I'm surprised I have a small following already, but I really appreciate your support! I hope you'll enjoy this chapter, even if it's a little short.

I'd like to add that I am going off the English Dub, simply because it's more available to me in my position of little internet.

Chapter 2: Alliance of Guilds and a Guildless

As the strongest team returned, they found the hall quiet, everyone quietly listening to Guildless' powerful tone. A large amount of Pict Magic was in the air, forming lines, boxes, circles, and writing.

As they entered, Guildless was saying, "-Alliance is compromised of four dark guilds."

Grey asked, "What's going on?"

Elfman uneasily whispered, "Guildless was asked by the Master to explain the system of dark guilds to us all."

Guildless called, "Is there a problem?" Her hood was still up, but underneath, Natsu was sure demonic eyes were glaring at him underneath.

His neck hairs standing up, he squeaked, "Nothing, ma'am!"

Guildless was silent for a moment before turning around, continuing, "Anyway, the Baram Alliance rules over the other dark guilds, controlling the ones that are under them. The Baram Alliance is these four." She pointed a hand wrapped in black bandages to the large circle in the center. "Tartaros, Grimoire Heart, Oracion Seis-" Guildless' voice became tight and her hand lowering to become a fist. "-and Demon's Shadow."

Guildless explained briskly, "Each of the Baram controls many less powerful guilds. You fought a guild called Eisenwald, correct? They were beneath the Oracion Seis. I've spent my life fighting guilds such as these."

Juvia interjected, "Gajeel and I also destroyed many guilds that had been under the Oracion Seis as well."

Lucy shivered. "This whole deal give me the creeps. One guild with that much power? What if they came after us for taking down Eisenwald?"

Wakaba assured, "Relax, Lucy. The Oracion Seis only has six members."

Macao agreed, "There's nothing to worry about. No guild with that few people can be that troublesome."

Guildless scolded roughly, "They have six mages that have made them one of the most dangerous dark guilds in existence. They run a fourth of the evil in Fiore."

"Speaking of the Oracion Seis." Makarov had just walked in, face grave. The guild turned in surprise to their master. "Word has come down: we must destroy them."

A moment of silence occurred before the guild collectively exclaimed, "What?!"

As Guildless shook her head at their reaction, Mirajane innocently smiled. "Welcome back, Master!"

The guild faltered at their friend's oblivious nature, Guildless muttering, "This is going to be a long month."

Mirajane continued, "I hope you had a good time at the conference."

Lucy patted Mira's shoulder. "I'm sure."

Erza asked, "But Master, what do you mean by that?"

Makarov explained, "Oracion Seis' recent activity was the focus of much discussion at the conference. They pose an urgent threat that can no longer be ignored. Therefore they must be dealt with immediately. We will take them down before they harm any of our fellow guilds we are sworn to protect."

Grey questioned, "So we've got to do all the heavy lifting, right? Typical."

Juvia asked in awe, "Fairy Tail will be taking them on by ourselves?"

Makarov descended the stairs while clearing, "This enemy is far more powerful than any we have faced before. To fight them alone would be too dangerous. Our attack would surely incur the wrath of the entire Baram Alliance in no time. Which is why... Fairy Tail will join a coalition of magical guilds!"

The guild hall cried out, "A coalition?!" Even Guildless seemed to take a double take at this news.

"Fairy Tail, Blue Pegasus, Lamia Scale, and Cait Shelter. These four guilds will select members to represent them in the Allied Force. Together we will work to bring down the enemy!"

Natsu grinned, yelling, "But we can handle it ourselves, Gramps! In fact, I could probably do it alone."

An armored hand quickly hit the side of his head. Erza chided, "Don't be a fool! The Master is wise to consider the long term consequences."

Lucy shook, hugging herself. "Whoa. Just hold on a second, guys. We're only talking about six people... aren't we? I mean, are they seriously all that scary?"

Guildless assured sarcastically, "Yes, of course it's only six people. And unless you count six of the most violent and cruel-hearted people on the planet scary, they're nothing to worry about."