Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail, Hiro Mashima does.

A/N: All future author's notes will be at the bottom, I refuse to convolute the beginning with senseless ramblings

She ran.

She had no idea he would turn to this. He was their child, why would her beloved want to kill him?

She stumbled before falling, twisting to the side to prevent the child in her arms from being crushed when they would impact with the ground.

She felt the jarring throughout her body.

Fear finally took over when she glanced back, seeing the love of her life stalking towards her, fury and the intent to kill plastered over his face. A single tear graced her cheek as it cascaded down from her eye.

He smirked, only fifteen yards away, and paused at the sight before him. The woman whom he loved was protecting the vile babe in her arms. A new rage consumed him.

"Why do you protect this… this thing?"

"Why do you intend to kill him?"

His exasperation soared. SHE WAS QUESTIONING HIM?!

"How dare you, do you not trust me? Have I not told you I would protect you against all things?"

"How is killing our child protecting me? And that isn't the real reason you wish death upon our son."

He scoffed. He knew she saw through his logic. It was his nature to kill that which was dearest to him, else he risked losing control.

"I see. So you know. Very well." His black hair covered his eyes as he looked down, shame finding a foothold within his mind, if only for a second. He looked up, eyes red and malice evident in all his features. "You leave me no choice, My Love… Our life was fine while it was just us. You were the only one that my magic could not affect, Bringing peace to my heart and soul before this thing" gesturing to the child within her arms, "was born. I felt such happiness. Never had I known these feelings. But it could be harmed by what I have. The Other within me begs for that little one's end, and I must adhere to it, else I risk the chance of losing control." The man spoke with a neutral voice. The matter truly no longer pressured his mind, the Other had won the battle for his conscience.

"I see. I knew our happiness couldn't have lasted, Zeref. That's why I'll hide him from you. I'll hide him till he is strong enough to fight you, of that you can be certain."

With a light that looked peculiarly like Celestial Magic, the woman vanished.

The man grit his teeth, seething from the loss of his pray. Only one name came to mind… the name of the woman who betrayed him, "Mavis… I'll kill you."

The Spirit King was shocked, to say the very least. A woman with long golden hair had just appeared in front of him, in the middle of his breakfast, tears threatening to spill from her eyes. He didn't understand how she was able to stand the Celestial's land, until he noticed her magical aura. He slowly inclined his head, dropping his spoon into his bowl and pushing it aside to give her his undivided attention… this would be interesting, and probably highly beneficial.

"I'm sorry for coming here without permission, but I have need of your aid." She spoke with conviction, green eyes fierce, daring him to send her away.

That's when he noticed the child in her arms. The child was covered, not allowing him a view of the boy (he assumed it was a boy, the child was covered in a blue blanket). He smiled sadly before his low voice rumbled through the room, the vibrations causing the hair on her arm to stand on end, "It's quite alright, you seem disheveled. What is ailing you?"

Her eyes closed at his question, not wanting to tell him. How could he accept the spawn of Zeref into his great halls? She stated with utmost care, "I have need to hide my son away from the dangers of this world for a time. Would you be willing to offer asylum? I can place him in a catatonic state of ageless sleep."

The Celestial King smiled slightly, so it WAS boy, pleased that he had been correct in his assumption. He sighed, not wanting to ask, but he had to, "And why would I grant Zeref's child a place here to hide? Is it so he may grow to be as his father? Or are you hiding more from me than this child's heritage?"

Her eyes widened as she realized he knew. Tears threatened to spill again as she forced them back, speaking in a barely audible voice, "Zeref wants him dead."

The King was taken aback, had he heard her correctly? "I don't believe I heard you, care to state your proclamation a little louder?"

His head snapped back as her voice boomed forth with more power than she thought she could muster, "He wants to kill our child! I cannot abide his decision! If you won't help, he'll die!" Tears that had threatened to spill earlier did so now. She was so ashamed of her outburst, there was no chance he would help now.

The King looked on with pity, now certain of what he would do. "Mavis, you and your actions are well known here in the stars, of course we will aid you."

Her heart soared at hearing those words, but nearly stopped as her continued…

"Though there are a few conditions. He will be put to sleep for one hundred and thirty years in the catatonic state you have described. The reasoning for this timing will be kept for me alone to know. Secondly, I will place him with a magic instructor of my choosing when he awakens. Thirdly, he will join the guild you started twenty years ago when his training is over. Lastly, he will become a Zodiac when he dies."

His offer hung in the air, Mavis afraid to take it, knowing she could be damning her child to endless pain if she accepted. She strengthened her resolve to save her child in the now, he would understand when he grew up. "I… I accept."

A boom resounded throughout the kingdom, a smile gracing the lips of the King as he looked down upon her. "Cast your spell on him quickly! I feel that your time here with me is drawing to a close!" his voice boomed. He didn't understand his reasoning himself. Sure, all of the twelve Zodiacs had been humans before, but he had stopped at that number, why did he ask her for that?

Mavis quickly cast her spell on her child, using the remainder of her magic. She bent down and placed him on the ground kissing his forehead before weeping, it wasn't as easy as she thought it would be to let go. Her body shimmered as she looked up at the King, Smiles on both of their faces. Her last words to him hung in his ear for the next few hours, "Thank you… Wise one."

The King looked at the child before leaving his seat to move to pick it up. He noticed a name tag clipped to the blanket, Mavis really had thought of it all. He placed his hand over the child and began casting his spells, watching for the signs of what he should do. He saw a burning inferno within, and new exactly the actions he would take. He called for his head of the Zodiacs, " Leo! To me!"

"What would be your pleasure, my King?"

"Take this child to the "Room" and set the time for Earthland years: 130."

"One hundred and thirty? Are… are you sure Your Grace?"

"Yes! Since when have you questioned me, Leo? Just do as I've asked."

"H… Hai!"

Leo cooed to the sleeping child as he walked away from the King, a smile breaking on the lion's face. He felt happier just being around the boy. He opened the door to the Sleeper's Room and laid the child in a crib, thinking this would be the last time he would see the small babe. He smirked slightly in a loving manner when he looked down at the child, thinking to himself, 'Who has pink hair?'

A/N: I have yet to see an idea like this posted so I thought it would be nice. I don't like to write short stories, so do be prepared for future installments.

Yes, this is my FIRST FANFIC. All reviews are welcomed and most appreciated, I look forward to reading them and hope that this idea becomes quite popular.

Nalu happens to be my favorite pairing. Yes, I see where all the Nali lovers come from, but I just cannot accept that. Jerza, Gruvia, Gale, are all acceptable pairings in my eyes. That does not mean these pairings will happen, but *SPOILER*: Nalu is assured. Have no fear.

I look forward to your reviews, any questions or corrections are welcomed whole heartedly.

I watch the Japanese version with subs, Natsu's English voice was annoying me... Jellal also sounds better than Gerard.