Maelstrom of Fairytail 6

AN/: Its been a while since I've updated but it was only due to suddenly just now getting the motivation to start writing again now that i reread the manga. Anyways as always please review!

Now onto the latest chapter of Maelstrom of FairyTail!

Naruto wanted to yell in frustration! It was so hot! He glared at the sun dearly wishing he could just freeze the damn thing like Natsu's flames. But it was a feat not even Hyorimaru would be able to accomplish. He sighed and left the pleasant thought alone, alleviating some of his discomfort with his own magic.

Naruto sighed in frustration again as he snapped his fingers while walking along the road. A loud thump was heard behind him as he kept walking. He didn't even bother to turn and look anymore. The novelty of freezing bandits while walking had grown old really fast. It hadn't helped that he had still to run into his targets either. He had already been on the road for a month! He sighed again and focused on the road. He missed the noisy guildhall despite only having been a member of Fairytail for a few months. It was because of them and the stupid mission the master had given him that he was out here in the first place. They had better be grateful when all if this was over.

•••••

Naruto leaned back in a chair as he sipped some soda courtesy of the bar in front of him. He was the sole conscious patron. Around him were bodies of various others in different states of consciousness or more often then not, unconsciousness. This particular bar belonged to some no name dark guild. Okay well it probably had a name but Naruto didn't really care. Its only significance was that it was connected to his targets.

Naruto had gotten tired of just randomly roaming around Fiore looking for his targets and instead started to hunting for dark guilds related to them. They were bound to come looking if he made enough noise. Of course he was careful to hit guilds not related to them either. He didn't need them thinking he was targeting the specifically… even if he was.

He finished his soda and started walking slowly out of the guild hall/tavern of the no name dark guild. He wanted to make it to the nearby town they harassed before nightfall. Those pesky bandits became more active during nightfall and he didn't want to have to deal with them if he didn't have to. It was too troublesome and no longer held any entertainment value. They were just pests.

•••••

Naruto walked out of a random tavern leaving various bodies behind him sipping another soda. They were another one of humanity's better inventions like those cooling lacarimas.

Suddenly he paused for a moment before he turned around and said, " Come out. I can tell your there."

Two figures appeared out of the trees around the road. One was an extremely elderly man who seemed just as old as Makarov along with a very pretty girl who appeared to be a few years older then him. The man had a long silver hair with an insanely long beard and moustache. Another distinguishing feature was a plain looking eye-patch over his right eye. His form was almost totally hidden by a dark cloak. The girl had dark colored eyes and long purple hair. She wore a simple yet revealing white dress, which emphasized her already impressive figure. The silver haired man chuckled in what seemed a gleeful manner and said, " Oh how unexpected! I wasn't expecting you to be able to sense us!"

Naruto ignored the comment and said, " Why were you following me? Are you members of this pathetic guild as well?"

The man chuckled again and said, " Of course not! But that isn't important. I heard that an extremely talented young Mage had been going around challenging and defeating entire guilds on his own. I was intrigued and wished to see this for myself. And I must say boy the rumors don't do you justice! That was a wonderful display of magical power."

Naruto scowled and said, " I didn't go challenging anyone! They all picked fights with me! I've just been traveling around looking for my dad. He just upped and vanished without a word and I've been searching for him for a while now."

The old man smiled knowingly and said, " This 'father' you refer to is a dragon right? An Ice dragon by the name of Hyorimaru if I'm not wrong?"

Naruto was actually surprised he knew the name and realized this man was not to be underestimated. He then scowled again and said, " Yeah but how did you know that? I didn't tell you his name!" Naruto was honestly curious.

The man smiled knowingly and said again, " Oh I know many things boy. Dragons like Hyorimaru vanished from all over Fiore a few months ago. They have all left Fiore unfortunately so I'm sorry to have to inform you that your search will be fruitless."

Naruto could tell he wasn't really sorry at all. But it did still depress him to hear that even if he had figured as much. Normally Naruto wouldn't just listen to this man's words but he had already deduced the same for himself and this man obviously knew more then he should. The man suddenly spoke up again and said, " It's unfair right boy. That your father had to leave you like this. Unfortunately our world is filled with many such tales of tragedy. My name is Hades and I am the guild master of the guild Grimoire Heart. My objective is to unlock the World of Great Magic and end all this tragedy. To create a world where everyone can be happy and live together again."

Naruto stared at the man and said, " But… what does all this have to do with me…"

Hades smiled 'kindly' at him and said, " You obviously possess a large amount of magic and are skilled at using it. I wish for you to join me and my guild so that we may all strive together towards the World of Great Magic. A world where you can stay with your father…"

Naruto smirked coldly in his head. This had gone far better then he could have hoped. He had never expected for them to have come recruiting him on their own. The man was obviously quite manipulative. He had obviously spun quite a story in order to recruit him and obviously done some homework on him. He was fortunate he had not been a member of Fairytail longer or no doubt they would have found out his true objective. In other circumstances he might have even genuinely believed the man even but he had come prepared. On the outside he spoke in an uncertain voice, " I… I'm not sure yet about this. Can I have some time to just think about it?"

The old man just smiled 'kindly' again and said, " Don't worry boy. I would not expect a decision from you so quickly. I will come back to you in a week to hear your answer."

Naruto nodded and said, " Alright… how will find me?"

The man just chuckled and said, " Don't worry about that. Goodbye for now boy." Before he and the girl vanished into the shadows of the trees their presence fading like it was never there.

Naruto took a deep breath before he went on his way again. Damn. Now he was all tense again despite having blown some steam on the stupid guild behind him. He already knew his answer but he didn't want to appear to eager to join. He sighed again before he started walking again heading out with no particular direction in mind.

•••••

Ultear looked up at her guild leader and said, " Was it alright not to force him to answer immediately master Hades?"

The man chuckled and said with a far more sinister persona then before, " Normally you would be right but the boy unlike most of my normal targets isn't someone anyone would miss. He has no one he can tell about us and he is powerful enough that I am willing to wait a week for him to accept, as he undoubtedly will. Such a diamond doesn't appear often. Most of my recruits for the Seven are all new and barely just learning the lost magic I am teaching them, excluding you."

Ultear just nodded letting him ramble. Her only goal was to free the great Dark Wizard Zeref. Hades was just a means of doing so for her. She didn't like him or his methods at all. She felt a bit sorry for the cute blonde who was unwittingly going to be drawn into this. She would use the poor boy just like she used the rest of the Seven and Grimoire Heart. She just hoped he would be at least more interesting then some of the other males in the guild.

•••••

Naruto was lazing about in a tree with his eyes closed. He said without opening his eyes, " I was wondering when you would show up. Where is the old man Hades?"

The same girl as last time had appeared to get him apparently. She stopped under his tree and Said, " I'm surprised you noticed me so easily."

Naruto opened his eyes and jumped down standing across from her looking her over again. He couldn't help but be taken a bit by her beauty now that he focused on her. Since he had not been of his mountain that long despite how long ago it felt, he was still a bit awkward around girls. He quickly dismissed his awkwardness and said, " It wasn't that hard since I was expecting you this time."

She hummed noncommittally and said, " If you say so… I'm assuming since you were waiting for me your answer is yes."

Naruto nodded and said, " Yeah. I'd like to meet my dad again more then anything." He said it quite passionately since it was true. He just didn't plan on using this 'World of Great Magic' as a method. There had to be a big drawback to something like that.

Ultear smiled and said, " I'm glad you accepted. It's great to have a new face join the guild."

Her smile was quite dazzling in Naruto's opinion. The expression seemed to suit her more then the silent one he had of her when she was with Hades. He put aside his observation and said, " Anyways my name is Uzumaki Naruto. It's a pleasure to meet you."

The girl's eyes seemed to gleam with some hidden amusement and she said, " My name is Ultear Milkovich. The pleasure is all mine I'm sure. We'd best get going. I'd rather not keep the master waiting Naruto-Kun."

Naruto nodded and said, " Lead the way Ultear-san."

She suddenly stepped into his personal space and wrapped her hands around him pulling him into her budding breasts. Naruto gapped like a fish as she winked saucily and said, " Don't forget to breath Naruto-Kun."

Naruto finally stopped gaping and yelled, " What are you doing Ultear-San!" She just blew him a kiss and said nothing. Before Naruto could say anything a magic circle formed under their feet and Naruto suddenly felt weightless. In fact both him and the girl stuck to him like glue were floating! Naruto looked up and saw a shocking and amazing site. There was a huge floating ship of some sort above them!

Ultear's whispered in his ear, " Impressive isn't it Naruto-Kun. That is the main base of Grimoire Heart. Since you don't have the guild crest yet the antigravity lift magic won't effect you so you'll need to be escorted up and down the ship until you get your mark."

Naruto felt relief and said, " So that's why Ultear-San latched onto me so tightly."

She actually nibbled on his ear and said in a husky voice, " Don't be silly Naruto-Kun, I wouldn't do this for just any man. Naruto-kun will be working with me CLOSELY for the next few years and I want to get to know him MUCH better."

Naruto blushed as various naughty images ran through his head and he said weakly, " Please Ultear-San don't tease me!"

Ultear smirked as she saw the effect she had on him. She had no real interest in Naruto. He was very good looking and strong for his age but to her he was just a pawn to be used. She had concluded that he would be unused to such physical intimacy with a woman, having lived on a mountain for a better part of his life. It seemed she was right given his reaction. It was fine with her as she wasn't above using her physical appearance to get what she wanted. She released him as they finally got into the air ship and said, " I'll let you go this time as Master will no doubt be interested in meeting you but you won't escape my clutches so easily next time Naruto-kun." She finished with another wink before she beckoned for him to follow her.

The airship wasn't overly large and it was only a matter until they reached a control room in the apparent Center of the ship. Inside Hades was sitting on a large seat reminiscent of a throne along with a three other's. One was a blonde kid around Natsu's age with long spiky hair and red eyes. He had a rather maniacal gleam in his eyes. After him was another man with tanned skin and spiky brown hair. The last was a young girl also around Natsu's age with pink hair and green eyes.

The man Hades smiled as he saw him and said, " Ah I'm glad you decided to accept my offer boy! Thank you for bringing him back to the ship Ultear-chan."

Ultear bowed slightly and said, " Anything for the Master."

The man just chuckled and said, " Introduce yourselves young ones. You will all be working together for many years towards the objective of the World Of Great Magic."

Naruto sighed and said, " Ah my name is Naruto Uzumaki, Dragon Slayer. I look forward to working with you all."

The blond kid grinned scarily and said, " My name is Zancrow and I'm a God Slayer! Don't mess with me if you don't wanna die!" He finished holding up a black flame in his palm. They seemed much stronger then Natsu's flames.

The brown haired man stepped forward and said," My name is Azuma. My magic is the Great Tree Arc. I hope you are a worthy opponent to test myself against."

The young pink hair girl stepped forward and bowed before saying, " My name is Meredy. My magic is called Maguilty Sense. I look forward with working with you."

Ultear just winked at him and said, " Your already well acquainted with me." causing a minor blush to erupt on his face as he recall what happened just a few minutes ago.

Hades seemed to find them all amusing as he chuckled before saying, " Ultear-chan please lead Uzumaki-Kun to his room. He will be given his mark tomorrow. Zancrow, Azuma please remember that no combat is allowed on the airship."

Everyone bowed to him sans Naruto and said, " As you command master."

Ultear walked over to him and said, " Follow me. Since you will be one of the seven like the rest of us, you get to room in our section of the ship."

Naruto nodded before he realized he didn't know what a 'seven' was. As they were walking Naruto asked, " Umm Ultear-San, what is a 'seven'?"

She giggled at his confused expression and said, " Ara I forgot to mention it didn't I? A 'seven' is actually one of the members of an elite group called ' Seven Kin of Purgatory'. We will be the strongest mages standing at the top of Grimoire Heart along with the master. Currently there are only me, Azuma, Zancrow, Meredy and now you. The master is still looking for more members with unique magical talents such as ourselves."

Naruto nodded and said, " So who will be the leader?"

Ultear giggled again and said, " Already aiming for the top are you? I'm sorry to disappoint you but as the strongest and oldest amongst us I am the current captain of the Seven."

Naruto grinned and said, " Ah I don't think I would ever bother with something like becoming captain. Sounds like it would be a big hassle. I was just interested in knowing who it was. I feel better knowing its Ultear-San rather then one of those kids. It would be embarrassing having to take orders from someone younger then me." He finished with a sheepish expression.

Ultear smiled predatorily and said, " Don't worry Naruto-Kun, I'll make sure to give you lots of SPECIAL treatment."

Naruto blushed again as once again many naughty images flashed through his mind before he pouted and said, " Ah Ultear-San please don't tease me so much!"

She just laughed as she saw him blush and said, " Ara Naruto-Kun if you keep looking at me like that I might not be able to control myself and have my way with you."

Naruto's blush intensified as he heard this and he quickly looked anywhere but Ultear. She led him into an upper area in the ship and they came to what looked like the living quarters in the ship. She stopped in front of a room and said, " This is going to be your room from now on. It's pretty simple but we usually don't use them much except for sleeping and storing our stuff. My room is right across yours. You can come if you need ANYTHING." She finished with a wink before she entered into her own room.

Naruto sighed as he collapsed onto the small bed inside the room. It was much like his old apartment except smaller and without the kitchen. He already felt exhausted. He had accomplished his objective tough. He had infiltrated Grimoire Heart as the master intended. Now he would have to think of an inconspicuous way to report to the master without getting caught. He put that aside as a problem to deal with later. He didn't even have anything to report at the moment anyways. His mind turned to Ultear. She was the weirdest woman he had met so far in his life. She was very pretty and had no qualms about using her beauty to tease him. For a strange reason he felt happy when she said she only acted like that with him earlier. Another thing that intrigued him was the faint feeling of coldness he got from her. Like ice magic. She could possibly be a user but he didn't want to pry. He would find out eventually.

Without even realizing it Naruto drifted of to sleep. His dreams were filled with images of him and Ultear in various compromising positions. No doubt it was all her fault for teasing him like she did! He would never admit to being a pervert like the master!