I do not own Fairy Tail Hiro Mashima does.

The Trouble With Fairies

/Ruins Of Nirvana/

Natsu and Juvia had spent the last week making their way to the ruins avoiding the patrols of the Magic Council and the many legal guilds that dotted the country; this resulted in the trip taking far longer than it normally would.

"The ruins held up pretty well even if Gildarts was supposed to destroy them," Natsu said as the two looked out at the fallen weapon which was being reclaimed by the forest.

"So do you have any idea where to start searching Natsu?"

"No idea though his scent is all over the place so he's got to be around here somewhere, maybe we could just make a lot of noise and get him to notice us?"

"And attract the eyes of the Magic Council Natsu, no we should just search," Juvia said as Natsu chuckled and nodded.

"I know I was just screwing around let's try the inner chambers of Nirvana itself I'll bet he's set up in there," Natsu said as the two made their way over to the ruins.

It took a while but Natsu and Juvia found an entrance to the ruined weapon and made their way inside, walking through the destroyed weapon Natsu began to think back to the time he ran through the very halls they were in now.

"We're in one of the magic channelling chambers so if we keep going we'll find the centre of the weapon."

"You only came here once how do you remember the place so well?"

"I have a good memory," Natsu replied when the two stopped as the sound of footsteps echoed down the tunnel from them.

"Should we hide," Juvia whispered as Natsu shook his head.

"No point they probably already knew we were here just be ready in case they aren't friendly."

Natsu and Juvia waited for the footsteps to come closer, Natsu placed a hand on his katana as one of the members of the Oracion Seis Cobra walked around the corner his eyes immediately locking onto Natsu.

"See that's why I knew they'd know we were here Juvia," Natsu said as Cobra flashed him a devilish grin.

"Well well well look whose come crawling back to the land of the living it's the big boss himself."

"Big boss," Natsu asked confused as Cobra chuckled.

"Well you are the one who has us searching the whole damn country for some chick."

"So you still haven't located her then," Natsu sighed as Cobra snorted in amusement.

"What's so special about this chick anyway you have Jellal and Ultear going crazy trying to find her?"

"Take me to Jellal and the others and you can find out."

"Fine but I should probably warn you some of the others are gonna freak out seeing you mainly Seilah."

Natsu pinched the bridge of his nose and groaned realizing just what he was about to step into which had Cobra dying of laughter.

"She's gonna kill me right?"

"Not just her Natsu you've got so many people wanting to kick your ass for pulling a disappearing act."

"But it wasn't my fault!"

Cobra just continued laughing as he motioned for Natsu and Juvia to follow him back to the centre of the weapon, arriving at a reinforced door Cobra held up his hand and a large purple magic circle appeared on the door unlocking it allowing it to open.

As the door opened Natsu and Juvia were greeted by a rather high tech base of operations with countless lacrima screens on the walls and over tables streaming live images from various parts of Fiore.

"Wow this is pretty impressive," Natsu said to himself though Cobra knew exactly what he said.

"Yeah Jellal really went all out on this stuff so we'd be able to respond to Dark Guild activity anywhere across Fiore and to help you with your little task as well."

Natsu just nodded as Cobra led them up a flight of stairs where some arguing could be heard.

"We can't let his foolishness continue its bordering on Dark Guild activity Jellal!"

"We can't make a move on the guild without more manpower Ultear we've been over this, the way Gray is he's liable to kill most of us!"

"Oh not again will those two ever shut up," Cobra groaned as he winced due to the yelling coming in louder for him.

Natsu meanwhile was already trying to figure out what was going on with Gray, sure he was an ass but to border on Dark Guild level activities and smearing the Fairy Tail name in the process didn't seem like him?

"Oi will you two shut the hell up I've got sensitive hearing!"

"Cobra talk some sense into Jellal he simply refuses to acknowledge the fact that-!"

Ultear's mouth nearly hit the floor as she dropped her crystal ball with it shattering to pieces with Jellal quickly following suit with his cup of tea.

"Uh … hey."

"Is that really you Natsu …," Jellal said trying to regain some measure of composure.

"Yeah its really me but it hasn't been five years for me like it has been for all of you so don't start kicking my ass yet, I'm mainly saying that because I can't defend myself."

"You can't defend yourself," Ultear asked confused as she prepared to hit him.

"My powers are … dormant for lack of a better word thanks to what Eliza, Seilah and Xicor did oh and did I mention that I basically died because of it and the Gods of Life and Death gave me a second chance only because I have a job to do here?"

"Wait so you don't have the powers of the Devil anymore," Jellal asked quickly as Natsu shook his head.

"I still have them I just can't access them along with my other magic because my magic core nearly shut down because of the Divine Magic injected into me so its sort of recharging."

"That's definitely not good since there are a lot of people who want you dead," Ultear said lowering her Ice clad fist.

"I wasn't given a specific timeframe as to how long my powers would be out but to compensate they upgraded this Katana Eliza made for me so it possesses a healing factor like me own and the touch of death. Until my power returns I will have to rely on the sword so I suppose its good practice."

"Well it's good to know you aren't dead things are looking pretty grim from almost every angle," Jellal said as Natsu raised an eyebrow. "Look we have Achnologia tearing up the neighbouring countries, Alvarez massing for an invasion of Fiore, Dark Guilds openly attacking the major cities and the current guilds simply not being able to keep up with the demand of jobs. The point is Natsu things aren't looking to good for Fiore especially once Alvarez get here I mean the damn Magic Council refuses to acknowledge the threat even though they know what they've done to countless other countries."

"I heard a summarized version of that from Juvia on the way here but there's one thing I want to confirm before I say anything, when I got here I heard you two arguing about Gray and Fairy Tail doing things that border on Dark Guild activities and I want to know exactly what's going on with that."

"It's a god damn mess," Ultear growled as Jellal sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose.

"Yes that's putting it lightly, with Makarov missing and all its S Class Mages either off training or in your case on the run there wasn't anyone strong enough to take the title of Master except Gray. You see-."

"Gray possesses the magic of his father Silver Fullbuster now … Master," a voice said from behind Natsu causing him to stiffen up slightly.

Slowly turning around he saw Seilah standing there and to his surprise she didn't have a face full of rage but one of sadness and regret with tears streaming down her face.

"Seilah I-!"

Natsu was interrupted as he was tackled into a hug and Seilah began sobbing uncontrollably.

"Is this really you Master or is it another illusion like the rest, I see you before me but the link remains closed!"

"I'm really here Seilah but the link will be closed for some time I'm afraid, what the three of you did to me after the battle Eliza and I had with the Fire Titan almost killed me and has forced my magic core to readjust which means my power remains closed to me until that's done."

"I'm so sorry Master if I had known-!"

"You were only doing what you thought was right Seilah I can't ask anything more of you, the three of you only wanted to help me gain an edge over our enemies how can I fault you all for such a thing?"

Prying Seilah off of him Natsu placed a hand on her head and flashed his signature grin.

"But you know one way you could pay me back is giving me a hand until my powers return since I'm stuck using a sword for awhile?"

Seilah wiped the tears away and nodded quickly as Natsu turned to Jellal.

"So he has the Ice Devil Slayer Magic then?"

"Yeah which makes him a legitimate threat to you Natsu and in your weakened state you won't stand a chance against him-!"

"Settle down there a second Jellal I may not have my magic but I still have my other attributes like speed, endurance, reaction speed and my heightened senses you can't strip someone of those so easily."

"But even still he won't be fighting alone he has the Fairy Tail Guild behind him as well as that independent guild called Avatar behind him as well!"

"Who said I planned on going it alone, I came here to ask you where the others were so I could reform a team and fix Fairy Tail so the mages like Juvia who left because of what happened to it can have a place to return to."

"You want to assemble the others Master that is an easy task though you may get hurt a bit before it is done?"

"Why would I get hurt?"

"Simple, Eliza told me to contact her if there was any sign of you and she will beat you to within an inch of your life for disappearing on us and not making your presence known for five years and then she will ask the others to gather in one place."

"Yeah see I'm not really planning on getting beaten up when I can't stand up to her so I'm gonna have to pass on that one Sei-."

Natsu didn't even get to finish his statement as a portal opened up and Eliza came flying out of it with an attack fully primed and ready, the attack hit Natsu in the face sending him flying into the wall.

"WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN NATSU DRAGNEEL DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW WORRIED EVERYONE HAS BEEN ABOUT YOU, THAT DISAPPEARING ACT YOU PULLED WILL NOT GO UNPUNISHED!"

"Excuse me Lady Eliza if I may interrupt for a moment there is a reason Natsu disappeared and I'm afraid it isn't a good one," Jellal cut in with Eliza turning her Galaxy Blue eyes onto him making him shiver slightly.

"Oh and what exactly is that?"

"Well I don't know if you noticed but Natsu doesn't actually have any of his powers and has only just returned, also that powerful blow you just dealt to him could kill him so you might want to help him."

Eliza's eyes widened in shock as she turned to the settling dust and saw Natsu surrounded by a pool of blood clutching his face, panting heavily and trying but failing to stand. Rushing to his side she quickly began healing his face whilst frantically apologizing for not knowing his condition as Natsu leant back against the wall.

"I met the highest ones of the Gods you know, that's where I went," Natsu said after Eliza was done fixing his face with the Goddess looking at him in shock.

"You mean you actually met-?"

"Yes Life and Death, they summoned me because what the three of you had done killed me and offered me a choice to go to the next world of remain in this one and finish everything up. Another consequence aside from dying was my power being temporarily cut off from myself until my magic core can adjust to the massive change."

"Oh … I apologize for nearly killing you," Eliza said as Natsu sighed.

"Its fine I'm still alive so no harm done, so can you get a hold of the others for me since I can't do it myself?"

"That's simple enough I suppose just don't go getting yourself killed again alright."

"Well it wasn't my fault but alright," Natsu said with a shrug as Eliza paused for a moment and looked back at Natsu.

"They are on their way and I informed them as to why you disappeared so they won't be hitting you like I did."

"Good because that really hurt," Natsu said as he rubbed his jaw.

As Natsu stood up Racer suddenly appeared in the room with a worried expression on his face.

"Oi Jellal, Ultear we've got a real problem!"

"What's going on," Jellal asked as Racer pointed to one of the monitors as the picture changed.

"We've got a massive contingent of the Magical Enforcement Unit coming this way; dunno how they managed to find this place but it's clear they know we're here."

"I see, very well inform the others and have them meet me in here immediately in order to make preparations to move out. Ultear when Midnight arrives the two of you will pack everything up."

"On it Jellal," Ultear said as her crystal ball began flying around the room absorbing everything it touched.

"Eliza you might want to tell the others to meet Natsu elsewhere this place will be crawling with the Magic Council soon."

"I understand and I guess this is goodbye for now after all I can't have them knowing Gods are roaming the Earth, I'll talk to you later Natsu," Eliza said as she opened a portal and left.

As soon as Eliza left the various former members of the Oracion Seis and Meredy appeared.

"Wow Natsu's alive," Meredy cheered as she bolted over to hug him only for Ultear to halt her in her tracks with a single finger to her forehead.

"That can wait Meredy there are far more serious things that need to be dealt with."

"It's the Council isn't it," Midnight said as Ultear nodded.

"Indeed which means you need to go and clear all the rooms at once Midnight."

"Understood," Midnight replied as he disappeared into the shadows.

"All right now as for the rest of you we have to get out before the Council pins us in here so we'll head to the Crocus hideout."

"Great more walking and I just got back from a long mission too," Angel sighed as the group began to leave until it was only Natsu, Ultear, Juvia and Jellal.

"So what's the plan Jellal are you gonna hold them off or …?"

"Someone has to do it Natsu might as well be me."

"I'll come with you then," Natsu said as Jellal tried to protest. "I'm still capable of taking out the Council grunts Jellal I'm not defenceless."

Jellal just sighed and nodded slowly before turning to Juvia and Ultear.

"So the two of you will head to the Crocus outpost and await us there right?"

"That's the plan by the sounds of it," Ultear replied with Juvia nodding her head in agreement.

"Alright Natsu let's go," Jellal said as the two left the central room making their way out of a side tunnel into the forest.

"This ought to be interesting," Natsu said with a small smirk as the two took off towards the incoming force.

It took the two a few minutes to reach the oncoming force coming to a halt in front of the commander who seemed shocked at the two opponents standing before him.

"That's the wanted criminal Jellal Fernandes a guy whose said to be on the level of the top Wizard Saints," one of the soldiers shouted.

"And that other guy isn't that Natsu Dragneel Zeref's ultimate weapon!"

Natsu slowly drew his sword not breaking eye contact with the soldiers as Jellal's body began to glow a bright gold colour.

"This is your only warning leave this place or be destroyed!"

"We don't barter with criminals and Demons," the commander barked as Jellal shook his head.

"I suppose we have no choice then, let's go Natsu."

"Yeah right behind you," Natsu said as he extended the sword to his side and began walking forward which unnerved the soldiers.

Jellal shot off leaving a bright golden trail of light behind veering straight for the commander before making a forty five degree turn and darting behind the force shocking them into breaking formation.

The commander however knew Jellal was a secondary threat and never took his eyes off Natsu who was still walking forward his ebony katana now surrounded with a black mist.

"You were warned," he said as he suddenly bolted towards the commander and his remaining forces that had not scattered and was soon engaged in combat cutting down soldiers left and right.

'Soldiers of this level won't stand a chance against Alvarez which means the only real hope for Fiore will be its mages,' Natsu thought as he blocked a strike from a soldier before kicking him in the side of the knee knocking him down and slicing his throat with his katana as he brought it back up to block another strike from in front of him.

As Natsu fought Jellal used his vastly superior speed to simply take out many of the fodder level soldiers as quickly as possible, looking over to Natsu he saw him effortlessly cutting down the soldiers which was quite surprising since he was using a blade.

"I suppose being with Erza has its perks," he thought aloud dispatching the last of his opponents and jetting off to help Natsu finish off his own.

As soon as Jellal and Natsu were together the battle that was already one sided was now all but over, the soldiers put up almost no resistance as they were slain to the last leaving Natsu and Jellal standing in a forest full of corpses.

"Well that was unpleasant," Jellal sighed.

"But necessary, more will be on the way so they will serve as a warning and slow them down."

"True, alright let's get moving we have a long journey ahead of us."

"Yeah," Natsu replied as he sheathed his blade and the two wandered off into the forest leaving the massacre behind.

/Crocus Outskirts – Two Days Later/

"I spy with my little eye something beginning with L," Jellal said as Natsu hummed.

"Hmm well only thing I can see that starts with the letter L is a loser named Jellal," Natsu said with a smug grin.

"Piss off …"

"Walked right into that one Jellal."

"Yeah yeah just play the game properly!"

"Alright alright fine is it leaves?"

"Yeah see was that so hard?"

"Yes," Natsu replied with the same smug grin. "Alright I spy with my little eye something beginning with … C."

"Something beginning with C that's a tough one …"

"Yeah for a big L like you it would be."

"Seriously Natsu I'll kick your ass!"

"Bring it on blue haired bastard!"

Natsu and Jellal began to comically brawl when the two suddenly felt eyes on them, the two looked up to see the gathered Crime Sorciere as well as gathered members of Fairy Tail. Natsu's gaze however was stuck on the one person he really wanted to see, Erza."

Slowly walking towards the two men Erza stopped in front of them and picked Natsu up by the collar.

"Five years Natsu, is what Eliza said really true?"

"Every word Erza, I basically died and got brought back but a few years happened to pass as a result."

"And your magic?"

"Dormant until further notice."

"Yet you decided to take on an entire battalion of the Magical Enforcement Unit armed with nothing but a sword?"

"Uh … Jellal made me do it!"

"I did not!"

Erza continued to stare at Natsu for a few more moments before her gaze softened and she pulled Natsu in for a long passionate kiss.

"Man I wish I didn't have to hear everything sometimes," Cobra mumbled as all eyes turned to him causing him to glare back.

Breaking the kiss Natsu gave Erza a hug and released her before looking at the group as a whole.

"Well you all look great," he said as everyone just acted amused.

"Says the guy who supposedly died," Laxus shot back as the group began to laugh.

"I'd hate to break up this little reunion but we can't afford to be out in the open for long so we should really head for the hideout and continue this there," Ultear said as the group collectively agreed and began making their way towards the hideout.

/Crime Sorciere Hideout – Crocus Outskirts/

The group arrived and continued where they left off for well over an hour until Natsu finally brought the group to order.

"All right everyone that's enough we have business to get down to, now I'm sure all of you are aware of the state of Fairy Tail right now?"

"You mean what Gray has done to it yeah, what the hell was gramps thinking," Laxus growled.

"The old man had nothing to do with it Laxus he's actually an entirely separate problem, supposedly because none of us were there Gray was made Master and he's gone nuts so we've got work to do."

"Hold on you want us to attack Gray and the guild," Mira asked as Natsu nodded.

"Many members of the guild such as Juvia who didn't believe in Gray's way would've already left anyway so anyone who stayed needs a good kick in the teeth."

"Fighting our own guild again isn't what I really had in mind," Freed sighed as Natsu nodded slowly.

"I understand it's hard for you all to do such a thing but we aren't just fighting mindlessly, we fight for our home and family!"

"Yeah that's all well and good but you seem to be forgetting the Avatar Guild Natsu," Jellal added as everyone sighed.

"So what's the story with them then, evil or good?"

"Oh evil undoubtedly they plan on resurrecting some ancient force from what I've heard and are allying with Fairy Tail in order to achieve this," Ultear explained as Natsu adopted a thinking pose.

"This presents a problem no matter what way we look at it, go after Avatar or go after Gray? Does anyone have an idea as to what Avatar is trying to resurrect that could be a deciding factor?"

"We haven't got a clue information on the subject is next to impossible to get a hold of, how about this Natsu we'll go after Avatar and you deal with Gray and come help us," Jellal said as Natsu considered the idea.

"Not all of us will be needed for this so here's what we'll do, Laxus you go with Jellal since the Avatar guild is probably packing a lot more power than Fairy Tail. Erza, Elise and Mira you three come with me."

"And what about me Natsu," Wendy asked as Natsu's eyes finally laid upon her.

"Ah Wendy you've grown quite a bit hell you're nearly Erza's height now and I'm sure you've gained a lot of power but are you sure you can handle something like this?"

"I'm not a little kid anymore Natsu I can take care of myself, I trained just as hard as everyone else here!"

"To be fair Natsu she has been training alongside the three of us," Erza pointed out with Mira and Elise nodding in agreement.

"I don't doubt your strength Wendy don't mistake what I'm saying for that, what I'm saying is could you beat down someone from the guild who you might be friends with who is helping Gray?"

"If they want to ruin our home and use Fairy Tail as a place to perform Dark Magic then I'll do what I have to do!"

Natsu and Wendy locked eyes for several moments with Natsu relenting with a sigh.

"Alright fine you can come with us but we aren't going to look very nice when we arrive, Gray has done something worse than what Laxus did to get banished from the guild so we'll have to enact an appropriate punishment in the old man's place."

"I understand Natsu," Wendy said firmly as Natsu turned to Juvia.

"So are you gonna come with us?"

"Of course I have a few words for Gray plus it's my guild too!"

"Alright we'll head out in thirty minutes so everyone get ready," Natsu said as the group split up to get prepared whilst Natsu pulled Erza to the side.

"Listen Erza I'm sorry I can't keep my promise to marry you on the spot but the guild is being threatened and as S Class Mages we can't put ourselves before it, still it just means we have to sort this mess out fast so we can start the wedding as soon as possible right?"

"Honestly Natsu there wasn't any doubt in my mind the wedding was still going ahead I can somewhat feel your emotions thanks to the mark after all I know how much it means to you. But you're right the guild does come first and we have a duty to restore it to order since the Master is unable to do so."

Natsu grinned and kissed Erza on the cheek and began to head to the exit with his coat swaying slightly to the right as he turned to face her once again.

"By the way I met your mother while I was away …"

Erza's jaw dropped as Natsu walked out of the room with a smirk firmly planted on his face, Elise and Mira walked over to her and snapped her out of her shock and burst out in laughter upon hearing what Natsu said.

/Outskirts Of Fiore – The Next Day/

"This is strange weather for Magnolia," Natsu muttered as the group stood atop the hill overlooking the city. A blizzard seemed to be blanketing the city and the outer forest with the eye of the storm being centralized at the guild hall itself.

"This must be Gray's Ice Devil Slayer Magic I wouldn't be surprised if he already knew we were here," Mira said as the sound of clapping could be heard.

"As sharp as ever huh Mira you never miss a beat."

Natsu's eyes narrowed as the snow in front of them began to morph into Gray who stared at Natsu with a blank expression.

"Hello Demon I was wondering when you'd return."

"What's the meaning of this Gray you aren't the type of person who'd pull a stunt like this, I also highly doubt Ur would stand by and let you abuse the Ice Magic like this either so I'm guessing you drove her off like all the others?"

"Those who can't survive the harshness of winter don't deserve the spring that follows, the ice purifies the unclean and ensures that only the worthy can rise with the new season."

"What's this crap you're spouting Gray it doesn't suit you and it doesn't scare me in the slightest, I'm not gonna stand idly by and let you destroy the guilds name Gray so get ready to receive a firm beating!"

"You still think you're so great huh Demon, this guild was tainted the moment the Fifth Master let you remain despite knowing what you were and I won't stand for it. This is my guild now, my town, my small slice of frozen paradise!"

Is that right Gray," Natsu said eyeing the man in front of him curiously. "From the looks of it no one else in Magnolia sees this blizzard as paradise so what about them?"

"The people all left too weak and feeble to endure the harshness of winters embrace but that's ok more land for me to work with!"

'Just as I thought there's something wrong with him his eyes aren't the same they're almost maddening.'

"Listen Gray enough is enough you can even surrender or we'll have to take you down," Natsu stated as Gray began to laugh.

"Take me down, you? From what I've heard you don't even have your powers so what are you going to do to me!"

This caught Natsu off guard as the snow around them began to morph into even more copies of Gray all bearing the same black markings on their bodies.

"Fine then you asked for this Gray," Natsu growled as he drew his blade pointing it at the lead Gray as they all began to attack.

"Ice Make Storm Arrows!"

"Ice Make Cold Excalibur!"

"Ice Make Powder Snow!"

Natsu was already on the move as he crossed blades with the lead Gray who held the ice sword, the two struggled against one another with Gray's smile not once fading.

'What's up with him I know I've seen this somewhere before but where …'

As Natsu slowly began to push back on the Gray he managed to angle his sword so that he was able to stagger him and landed a slash across his chest.

"Yeah I figured as much …"

"You see Natsu you stand no chance of winning without your powers," Gray said as his sliced open chest was revealed to be nothing more than snow with it slowly healing back up as the blizzard raged around them.

"That remains to be seen Ice Prick."

"You still think yourself superior to me Natsu even without your powers well I'm gonna put you in your place!"

The legs of the snow form Gray melded into the ground and raced off towards the town with Natsu following close behind, the blizzard seemed to allow him just enough vision to see where Gray was going as the two ended up in the deserted streets.

Suddenly the Gray faded into the ground leaving Natsu on guard, closing his eyes and taking a deep breath Natsu focused on all his senses assuming a stance with his sword holding it out in front of him.

Suddenly a swarm of twenty Gray's emerged from the ground, walls, rooves and windows all armed with various ice blades and lances poised to kill Natsu.

"Let me teach you something Gray," Natsu said as he began to dodge the oncoming attacks slicing the snow Gray's with enough force that it caused them to dissipate. "Just because I may not be able to use my magic doesn't mean I'm defenceless, I've fought in wars and against beings you wouldn't even be able to fathom and in order to survive I had to make sure all aspects of my combat style were at their peak."

Natsu sliced the last snow Gray down the middle leaving him alone in the empty street, through the blizzard he looked up at the frozen over guild hall and began to trudge through the snow in an effort to discover what was truly going on.

As Natsu began to traverse the snowed in streets he walked past a café, glancing at the tables he tried to remember the last time he and Erza had been able to just be casual with one another with no distractions.

Shaking his head of these thoughts he looked away for a moment, looking back however he saw Life and Death sitting at the table with the snow around them melted with the two having a cup of tea.

"Tick tock goes the clock Natsu …"

" … for the return of strength heralds a new beginning, middle and end …"

" … or so they say."

"Wait what do you mean," Natsu asked confused as Life flicked a marble shattering one of Death's own.

"What indeed Natsu that's the real question," Death replied as Life flicked a marble in his direction with it hitting him on the forehead.

"OW hey what's the big idea- huh?"

The two were gone and the café looked as it did before they arrived leaving Natsu completely puzzled as to their appearance.

"Tick tock goes the clock for the return of strength heralds a new beginning, middle and end? Are they trying to tell me something I wonder, no I don't have time for this now I have to deal with Gray then I can think about it."

Natsu continued to walk down the street being viewed by the two Gods from a rooftop.

"Are you sure we can't just tell him?"

"We told Zeref and look what happened, no this is the way things must be."

"But is our statement even correct what if the formation of a Hybrid doesn't change him like it did Zeref?"

"Refer to the riddle it leaves it ambiguous at best hence why we used it."

"Maybe but even so messing with his head isnt the best way to get things done," Death sighed as Life stifled a laugh.

"Come now you surely you jest after all you know that we cannot directly interfere and this way we can see his is given a vague idea as to how things need to be done and what's to come."

"But aren't those spoilers?"

"What are spoilers to a God?"

The two vanished in wisps of black and white smoke leaving Natsu to his own devices as the blizzard only grew in strength consuming all in its path.

I hope you all enjoyed and I'll see you in the next one!