Chapter 1: Mission Mishaph

Team Natsu was on a mission to save Princess E. Fiore. There was a death threat and the kingdom needed people they could trust to guard her. The team only left her side for one second and when they came back, her body was on the ground, a stab-wound in the chest.

Lucy shook as she glanced at the unmoving body of the princess. Team Natsu was never good at succeeding in missions. This was the price.

"So, you are the bodyguards," someone said.

Erza tossed her sword in the general direction.

"Now, now, be nice."

"Who are you?!" Natsu demanded, with his fists clenched.

The man stepped out of the shadows. Princess E. Fiore's body was on the ground in front of the window that had moonlight shining out of it. He wore a black eyepiece match, a red cape-like thing, and a button-down vest. That man also wore scarlet gloves.

"Akira. I assume you are Natsu Dragneel."

Gray formed an ice bow and arrow and shot the arrow at Akira's head. Akira caught it with one hand and had a sinister grin. He cracked the ice arrow with his bare hand.

"Why? Why did you kill her?!" Gray asked.

"To take back what was stolen."

"Huh?" Lucy questioned.

"This guy is ticking me off. Fire Dragon's roar!" Natsu said, as he blew a fountain of fire at Akira.

A dark portal appeared in front of him and swallowed up the attack, then it appeared.

"None of you stand a chance against me. I have got training from people with abilities beyond your comprehension."

Lucy charged and prepared to kick him in the face, but he caught her foot and shoved her to the ground. Afterwards, he still held her foot.

"How weak people have become. Though, the Heartfilia's could be a threat to my role in power."

Gray shot ice at him, Erza threw swords, while Natsu blew fire. Happy tried to grab Lucy, but a portal appeared and he went through it, only to end up behind the others. Their attacks were absorbed as well.

"If you want to live, I suggest you leave. Anyone I don't want in my world will be banished," Akira threatened.

A portal appeared behind Lucy.

"Suck," he ordered.

Gravity started to pull her in and she tossed the other end of her whip towards the others.

"That won't work."

He caught it when it went out only a few feet. Then, He yanked it out of Lucy's hands and tossed it into the portal. Slowly, the others were dragged to it.

"Leave! Someone needs to tell the others what happened!" Lucy shouted.

"But-" Gray started.

"Gray," Erza said, sternly.

"We'll be back for you, Lucy!" Natsu promised, when they retreated.

"Aye!" Happy agreed.

That and Akira were last things Lucy saw before she was yanked into the portal.

Partway through the travel, she blacked out. Then, she was falling.

"Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek!" she screamed.

Lucy was headed towards a heap of trees. There were only a few white puffy clouds in the sky. The weather was really nice, though, she couldn't enjoy it since she was to busy trying to survive.

She flew down, past a tree and she air-swam towards her lasso. Somehow, she managed to grab it and tied it around a branch, which saved her from breaking her back. Then, she slowly anchored herself to the ground.

"Okay, now, where am I?"

"Help!" someone cried.

Lucy bolted through the trees. She saw a kid with ear-length brown hair get closed in on by three guys that wore red. Each had a headband that had a leaf symbol with a diagonal cross through it.

"Sagittarius!"

A bow appeared in her hands and she fired multiple arrows at the crooks.

"It's an attacker!"

"Must be from the Leaf," the other grunted.

"Get her!"

"Taurus" Lucy yelled.

An axe appeared in her hands. She swiped it at them and they leapt back. They threw kunai at her and one scratched her cheek. Another cut her upper arm.

One grabbed her shoulder from behind. Lucy kicked him in the nuts, which made him collapse and release her.

"Gemini!"

A second Lucy appeared and they jumped into the air. Each Lucy's feet slammed into the enemies and they nearly passed out after hitting some trees.

"Thanks, Gemini!" Lucy said.

"Piri, piri!"

Gemini vanished moments later.

All of the enemies are knocked-out cold.

"Thanks, I thought I was a goner," the young boy stated.

"Your welcome. Anyway, were those ninjas?" Lucy asked.

"Yeah, or they used to be, anyway. Ever since the war ended, crooks have taken the opportunity to rise, since security isn't as tight. Anyway, what was that you did? That didn't look like any Summoning Jutsu I've ever seen."

"It's magic," she responded.

"Magic?"

"Long story. Anyway, is there a village nearby?"

"Yeah, Konoha isn't to far from here. I was heading there myself. Want to come with?"

"Yes!"

"Okay, then. I'm Rin by the way."

"Lucy."

"To the village!" he exclaimed, pointing at nothing.

Later, then came across a walled village that had an open gate. There was a person sitting inside of a tiny building. Lucy assumed they were there to make sure newcomers are okay to enter the village. She didn't think it was a hard job. She also noticed how the man wore a headband with a symbol that reminded her of a leaf. He also wore grass green camouflage.

"Welcome to Konoha, the Village Hidden in the Leaves. Please state your business," the guy said.

"My name is Rin Otski and I live here."

"My name is Lucy Heartfilia. I just need a place to crash for awhile, and this village happened to be close to where I was, earlier."

The guy eyed her closely. She felt some sweat form and did her best not to avert her eyes.

"Very well, then. Just don't cause any trouble and have a nice trip."

"Come on, Lucy!" Otski yelled, as he grabbed her hand and towed her along.

'Why did I use my own name?! I'm so stupid! Then again, I already told the kid...'

Lucy and Rin bolted down multiple streets. Then, they arrived at a simple small house. Rin knocked on the door. Moments later, it opened up, and revealed a woman with long tan pants and a short-sleeved green skirt. Her brown hair was shoulder-length and she had a lovely smile.

"Welcome home, Rin! You were supposed to be back by noon!"

"I know mom, sorry. You see, these guys attacked me-"

"You were attacked?!"

"Yes! But Lucy saved me!" he answered.

"I see. Please, come inside. Rin, please follow me."

Lucy entered the house. In the living room, there was a TV, a few sofas, and the kitchen which was visible. There was a staircase on the left part of the house.

Unable to stay put, she quietly crept upstairs. The voices of Rin and his mom were then hearable.

"How many times do I have to say it?! You aren't aloud to leave the village without supervision!"

"Sorry mom, I thought it was safe. Crime has dropped since the war ended. Besides, you know I can't stay cooped up in this place forever. I'm already ten!"

"Well, you're still my baby. You know I can't bear to see you go, especially after what happened to your father."

"But, dad was a hero! His sacrifice had to have meant something, right?!" he protested. "He surely didn't become a ninja by sitting around at home all day!"

"Your father was... ambitious, no doubt. But, he was reckless. He always put others above himself, upping the chances of himself becoming a casualty. It happened and he wasn't even remembered for it. Do you want to die a meaningless death?"

"No," Rin muttered.

"Then, get stronger. When you get strong enough to take on some of those bandits yourself, maybe I will loosen my grip a little. I don't want you to die so young. Is that clear?"

"Yes, mom."

"Good. Now, come on, Rin, we've kept our guest waiting long enough."

Lucy stumbled back down the steps and sat on a couch. She did her best to act like nothing happened when the two entered the room.

"Now, you must've had an interesting journey. I would love to hear about it. Do you want anything to eat?"

"Just some water, please," Lucy responded.

She ran and fought a lot earlier. It makes sense that she would be thirsty.

"Rin, please get her some water."

"Okay," he said, as he left the room.

"Now, please tell me everything," the mom instructed.

"You might not believe me."

"I live in a world where people can walk on water and use elemental powers. Try me."

"Very well," Lucy said, right when Rin handed her the glass of water.

Next, she told them about her world, the guild, all of her friends, Edolas, even how she and some of her friends were sealed away for seven years. Plus, the fact that they participated in the Grand Magic Games. Of course, she told them a bit about her blood family. Also, about Tartarus, and the war with Alvarez.

"That's amazing," Rin's mom admitted. "Though, I am quite concerned about how Fiore will do while the queen is dead. And your friends. If he takes the throne, he could have them arrested in a heartbeat!"

"Akira could've gotten rid of my friends, too if he wished. Why did he let them escape?" Lucy pondered.

"Perhaps, so he could let them explain how hopeless it is to stop him," Rin suggested.

"Makes sense. That must've been a warning. He could probably take out all the guilds in an instant," the mom stated.

"Yeah. I wonder what he's planning," Lucy muttered.

In the palace...

"Is that all of them, Lord Akira?" a knight that wore armor like all the other guards, but had a red and black clown hat symbol on the shield asked.

"Yes. I have already gotten rid of those that refused to cooperate. Positions for hire are now available. Our next mission will be getting those rowdy guilds on our side. And, I think I have the perfect plan. Berlin, get me the microphone.

"Yes, Lord Akira."

He handed Akira the microphone. Akira walked out onto the balcony that overlooked Crocus. The full moon shined upon him and Berlin used his magic to shine light upon his master.

"People of Crocus. Your queen is dead! I, Akira, am your new king! From now on, I am law! Anyone who disagrees with it or pesters me will be banished from Earthland! Ruby, if you would."

A redheaded girl that wore scarlet armor with spikes on the shoulders and parts of the arms and legs came out. She held Princess E. Fiore up and tossed her towards the street. Her lifeless landed on the path and people stared, before they ran.

"What about the actual king?" a person asked.

"He was banished to an unknown dimension. The royal family is no more. Now, bow to your king or be punished!"

A black and grey portal appeared above him. People glanced at each other and kneeled. Akira laughed the whole time and his hands pointed skyward.

"You won't get away with this!" Sting shouted.

A blast of light hit the balcony, which shattered it. Akira and his people began to fall. He created a portal and that put them right by the Princess's corpse.

Rogue stood next to Sting and he formed a shadow that chased after Berlin. Berlin managed to cast light magic at it and Sting ran up and devoured it.

Sting prepared to blow light at Akira, but a ruby red crystal shot through his shoulder. He looked back and saw that Ruby's cheek bled from a cut that neither him nor Rogue created.

"It hasn't even been a minute, and you're already at our mercy. How disappointing. I thought dragonslayers were better than this," Ruby commented.

"I'm. Not. Done. With. You. Yet!"

Sting tried to peal himself off of the crystal, but his blood seeped out and created another one and that one pierced through his other shoulder and it faced the opposite direction.

Bolts of light were fired at Rogue. Rogue blasted shadow magic back while he tried to reach Sting.

"Sting!" Rogue shouted.

"You're mine!" Minerva said, while she ran beside Rufus. "Godslayer's Roar!"

The magic shot towards Akira, who smirked. A portal appeared and it absorbed the attack.

"Lector!"

"Aye, milady!"

Lector grabbed her and took her towards, Akira.

"Memory Magic: Ice!" Rufus exclaimed.

Two ice crystals appeared out of the ground. Each one pierced through one of Ruby's wrists, which immobilized her.

"Stay put," Rufus ordered.

"You can't tell me what to do! Only Akira does that!"

About ten crystals made of her own blood launched themselves at his body.

"Memory Magic: Wall!"

A wall appeared before him and they all pierced it.

"Sorry, but you can't defeat me that easily," Rufus stated.

Minerva snuck by Akira while he still tried to absorb the attack. She prepared to grab his wrist when suddenly, he felt his gloved hand squeeze hers. The portal vanished and magic slammed into the closed glass door behind her, which shattered it. He flipped her onto her chest and held a glass shard up to her neck.

"Game over," Akira whispered.

Obra tried to hit Berlin with black lightning. Ruby managed to tear her arms out from the ice and the blood increased her power.

Out of nowhere, Yukino appeared.

"Libra," she said.

Her gravity spirits appeared and extreme pressure hit everyone, besides Akira and Minerva. Their faces began to be pressed into the ground.

"I can't move," Lector grunted, while on the ground.

"Fro thinks so too!"

"Surrender, before I destroy you, Akira," Yukino threatened.

Akira laughed.

"Do you really think you have a chance of defeating me? Three of us can take all of you on! I have other allies you know. Soon, my force will expand and take over Fiore, no, all of Ishgar!"

"Ophiuchus."

The area darkened and a gigantic cobra appeared. It hissed and some of Yukino's guild-mates quivered.

"Here it is," Rufus said," one of the powers I cannot copy."

"Any last words?" Yukino questioned.

"Last words? No. Words? Yes," Akira answered.

He made Miverva stand much to her dismay and he held a glass shard up to the center of her neck. Part of it brushed against her skin. Akira pressed her back against his chest, which gave him extra leverage.

"Minerva!" Rogue hollered, with shadows around his fists.

"Bastard," Obra sneered.

"Using a hostage? That's dirty," Yukino remarked.

"And it will be if you don't listen to me. If you don't surrender, I will not hesitate to push this glass shard into her neck."

"Don't listen to him, Yukino!" Minerva hollered.

"Quiet, losing one mage won't affect my plan," Akira threatened.

"Fight me like a man, coward!" Obra demanded.

"Only if she gets rid of her serpent. The gravity from her other spirit is still effecting you, after all."

"Yukino..." Frosch muttered.

Yukino held up two keys and they glowed, before the creatures disappeared. Everyone stood up and Akira released Minerva, before he used a portal to send her to the ground.

"Ruby, release him," Akira ordered.

The crystals that held Sting still were released and he hit the ground, with blood all over his body.

"Sting!" everyone exclaimed.

Rogue was the first to reach him.

"Sorry guys, I was pretty useless."

"You weren't as useless as me. I'm the whole reason we lost," Minerva reassured.

"Fight me!" Obra yelled.

Obra charged Akira with his fist ready. Akira grabbed his fist and threw him into a street light. His head slammed into the light along with his body and he collapsed, unmoving.

"Now, we have to tell them the plan, right, Akira?" Ruby asked.

"Right, indeed. I have someone who can treat the wounded. Everyone else, follow me."

Then, a portal appeared below Sting and he disappeared. Afterwards, Obra was taken. Next, they all followed Akira inside.

Back in Konoha...

"Naruto!" Shizune hollered.

Naruto, who stood with Kakashi who was the Hokage, by the desk looked up.

"Sasuke returned."