(3rd Person)

Inside the Fairy Tail guild HQ, many members gathered around the massive wolf head that (Y/N) had brought in. Some were surprised, others were disgusted while the rest were just treating it like it was normal, it wasn't the weirdest thing they housed in their building after all. Natsu poked the wolf's eye while Happy stayed back, fearful that the wolf would come to live and eat him alive.

Natsu: I didn't think the bastard could do this, I mean, he has a bo staff... not exactly sharp enough to cut something, right?

(Y/N): That's where you're wrong Natsu!

Everyone turned to his voice, only to go wide-eyed at seeing him sitting on the same balcony that led to where the second-floor lounging area was, only S-class mages could be up there, but it seemed the only one with blonde hair and earphones on him didn't seem to care as he scoffed with his arms crossed as (Y/N)'s legs dangled off the balcony, his bo staff over one shoulder while his other hand was on his hip.

(Y/N): Even with a blunt weapon, I'd still be able to cut things down to size, heck, I could even do it with my own hand! It's not a matter of weapons or sharpness, just give me something to cut and I'll use the weakest thing I can find. It's a special talent, one that can only belong to a badass like myself.

Loke: So, you're trying to tell us you decapitated a giant wolf hybrid all by yourself with nothing but your bo staff?

(Y/N): Hehe, if you don't believe me that's just you being a jealous idiot.

Loke: How does that make sense!?

(Y/N): Simple! You wish you were as good as me!

Elfman: I do not believe (Y/N) is someone to lie Loke, after all, he is a real man and is not afraid to show his manliness to everyone if need be!

(Y/N): Not manliness Elfman, it's greatness! Something most people around here fail to see, anyway... I don't exactly have time for our regular chit chat or roasting whatever you call it, see... I'm here for a specific reason I ask the following to come with me: Natsu, Sweetheart, Beautiful, Gorgeous and Drunkie.

The named people raised their eyebrows while watching (Y/N) hop off the balcony, landing on someone's shoulders before jumping off the mage's shoulders and then walking off with a hum as Athena watched from a distance, her arms crossed while her eyebrow raised in confusion... he didn't mention her to follow him.

Inside the secluded room which (Y/N) conveniently found, everyone he had gathered stared at him in confusion as he kept humming his tune, spinning his bo staff around while being mindful of the stuff inside. Then, with one final hum to his tune he finally turned, facing them all with his usual cocky grin while his bo staff remained over his shoulder.

(Y/N): I'll be honest, I trust you all the most out of everyone in this guild. I know you five will help me if I asked kindly or not, the hothead with a big heart, the rookie with a mouth, the only girl who makes the colour red beautiful, a drop-dead gorgeous model and finally a pretty girl who can really drink.

Natsu growled at that, Lucy simply huffed with her arms crossed, Erza subconsciously looked at a lock of her red hair while smiling slightly, Mirajane was fanning her face quickly trying to suppress the massive blush and Cana simply smirked, taking a massive gulp from the barrel she brought with her and wiping it from her mouth before winking at (Y/N) who responded with a wink back.

(Y/N): The reason why I'm saying the obvious truth is this: my old man's already come knocking and he wants me back...

Natsu: Your old man?

Lucy: Wait... you don't mean?

(Y/N): Yep, he wants me to become king... again, you'd think he'd learn after the last time when I literally ran away from that duty huh?

Erza: The king is demanding you presence... what will you do? You say you do not wish to become king, but what if he does something to convince you?

Natsu: Then we pummel that guy straight into the ground!

Cana: Good luck, assaulting the King of Fiore's probably the worst thing you could do, it could land both yourself and Fairy Tail in trouble.

Natsu: Then... (Y/N)'ll pummel him! He's the Prince, right? So he won't get in trouble if he kicks his Dad's ass!

(Y/N): Hehe, not a bad idea Natsu, I'm sure I can kick my old man's ass if need be.

Lucy: We're not doing that!!

Erza: Indeed, (Y/N), there must be a real reason you brought us together? Surely you could tell the guild about this problem, you are a part of a family after all.

(Y/N): I get that. I wouldn't be stupid enough to do that... what you're all here for is to answer a question... will you come with me to the kingdom?

That stunned them into silence, that was until (Y/N) chuckled at their stupefied expressions which brought them back to reality.

(Y/N): What I'm talking about is; I'm going to confront the old fart face to face, I would do it alone but there's two reasons why I'm asking you boy and girls to come along. Firstly, it would be way too easy, way too boring and have zero fun if it was just me. I could easily take on everyone, but, I'd rather have fun with you guys than being bored all by my awesome self. Secondly... the damned old man told me to gather a team since he technically counts this as a job.

Natsu: Huh... a job? Well, it would occupy myself and plus Happy and I would be glad to go see the Kingdom, just as long as Gray doesn't come along.

Erza: Oh? But I thought you two were best friends?

That instantly made Natsu start sweating while he felt Erza's stare pierce right through him, (Y/N) chuckled, placing a hand over his mouth while struggling not to laugh out loud.

(Y/N): Oh yeah, they're totally best friends, they just so happen to share the same favourite food, right Natsu?

Erza: Oh? That's wonderful to hear.

Mirajane: Yep! Those two have definitely been getting along.

(Y/N) smiled wider once he spotted Mirajane's wink, it made him chuckle while whispering to her in a teasing voice.

(Y/N): I love you for this Gorgeous.

And with a wink to kill it, Mirajane was on the floor, her face completely red, her eyes swirls while steam continuously rose from her face, Cana sighed, crouching to check on her since everyone else was too distracted with the current situation.

(Y/N): Did I ever tell you Natsu and Gray's favourite food?

Erza: Hmm?

(Y/N): Anchovies, pickles and mustard all in one big sandwich!

Erza: I'll keep that as a note, now, back to what we were discussing, as things stand, it is basically us going to the kingdom and simply confront your father, correct?

(Y/N): Oooh... how I wish it were that simple Beautiful.

Lucy: It's not that simple?

(Y/N): Nope, dear old father's always been one to be both stubborn as hell and the most impatient man I've ever met, he doesn't wait for anything unless he knows exactly when it'll happen. Even if I wrote him a letter stating I'm coming home, he'd still send people out to get me... only problem is it wouldn't be simple guards.

Natsu: So, they'll be magic users or something? Heh, you forget we can easily beat them up! We're Fairy Tail after all!!

(Y/N) chuckled slightly, this time looking down so no one could see his expression which instantly concerned the people in the room, including Mirajane who had woken back up.

(Y/N): Not really... these guys, are on a whole different level than what we've gone through. See, even as a kid I was really, really rebellious... can't help it. This handsome face isn't mean for being locked away after all, that's why the old man made a special group of elite to take me down should I try to escape. First, there' the so-called Elite Four of Fiore as they're called, each of them can beat Athena in a fair fight on their own if they wanted.

Erza: And considering Athena's power... that is something I wouldn't wish to imagine (Y/N).

(Y/N): Yeah... thing is... they're not the worst.

Lucy: There's worse!?

Mirajane: But...

(Y/N) sighed, taking his belt off so that Gwen could reveal herself in snake form staring right at all of them, however no one could read her expression.

Gwen: Think about it like this: your current power levels are at least above average, possibly reaching monster levels when fully powered. (Y/N)'s power level is also the same, but thanks to his magic he's able to take on stronger foes... the Elite Four, their strength is easily monster strength, and that's when they're not even trying. And then... there's the Big Three, the ones handpicked by King Fiore to act as a last resort for anything... I can never get an accurate reading on them, but... they can easily defeat all of you with one attack... even if you somehow trained intensely for three years straight.

Natsu: Crap...

Erza: They're truly that powerful?

(Y/N): Welp, they aren't called the Elite Four or the Big Three for nothing, right?

Cana: So basically: you're going to confront your King dad about not wanting to be king, you expect to encounter these seven deadly warriors along the way since you know how impatient your father can be. If that's the case, why ask us? Why not Athena? You know, the teacher who has been training you your whole life? A rumoured warrior said to surpass anyone's level!?

(Y/N): Well... that's another thing... I don't trust her.

That was probably the most shocking thing (Y/N) had said yet, he even said it with the most serious expression anyone had ever seen on him. Natsu stepped forward, a bit peeved as he grabbed (Y/N) by the collar of his shirt.

Natsu: What the hell do you mean you don't trust her!? She's your teacher! The one who taught you everything you knew!! Aren't you grateful for that!? Why don't you trust her, huh!?

Gwen: I'm afraid that's my fault for making him think like that...

Lucy: Why's that?

(Flashback)

After Athena joined Fairy Tail, (Y/N) couldn't help but chuckle in amusement as he saw Athena walk right up to Natsu who demanded a fight and proceeded to knock him out with a single strike of a beer cup, she then drank from said beer mug before heading over to (Y/N) rolling her eyes when she saw his teasing and cocky smirk.

(Y/N): Having fun with the loudmouth hothead?

Athena: He talks a big game, but in the face of power like my own he's merely a child trying to stand up to their parents.

(Y/N): Ah come on! He's a dragonslayer! Don't see many of those these days!

Athena: Whichever dragon trained him didn't teach him enough, he can only go for the basic moves that every dragonslayer learns from the start, if he was taught more then...

Gwen: (Y/N)... can we go somewhere private?

(Y/N): Gwen? Ahh... getting too shy for the public eye is it? Aww... no need to be so embarrassed! I'm here so...

Gwen: This is no time for your usual jokes, I need to talk to you... now!

(Y/N): Ok! Ok! Geez! What a party pooper!

Athena: Gwen wants to leave already?

(Y/N): Yeah... think she's just a bit cranky since I summoned Gwaed Oer, those two aren't exactly best friends after all.

Athena: Well of course not... well... I'll see you tomorrow then! Make sure you continue your training, otherwise I'll have to remind you why I'm your teacher!

(Y/N): Y-yes Ma'am!

And with that, Athena allowed (Y/N) off as he opened the doors, exiting the HQ while both he and Gwen went through Magnolia's dark streets.

(Y/N): So... what was so important you had to drag us out of there? I so wanted to see whether anyone could measure up to Athena or not...

Gwen: You shouldn't trust her (Y/N).

(Y/N) stopped in his tracks, a bit surprised at what he just heard come out of Gwen, he looked down questioningly at the belt who had morphed the top part into her snake head, staring up at him with seriousness.

Gwen: You and I both know Athena well, very well, and you know she would never give up a quest, mission, job or whatever you want to call it that easy... she's up to something.

(Y/N): You're paranoid Gwenwyn, Athena...

Gwen: Athena is your teacher yes, but tell me, is she loyal to you? Or your father's money?

(Y/N) remained silent, contemplating Gwen's words, Gwen sighed mentally, slithering up to (Y/N)'s neck and comfortingly rubbing his cheek with her head.

Gwen: I know it's hard to believe, but, you know Athena's done this many times before: infiltrate and get her target, plus, all it took is one defeat? I don't think so, a proud warrior like Athena wouldn't give up in her mission even if it meant she'd suffer a thousand defeats, the only way to ensure she'd never come after her target is if you kill her.

(Y/N): But... she joined Fairy Tail!

Gwen: Yes, she did... a little too easily if you ask me, tell me (Y/N), if Athena was still working for your father in bringing you back... would you have the guts to strike her down?

(Flashback end)

Erza: You shouldn't plant ideas into his head.

Gwen: I merely expressed concern, it may not look like it, but (Y/N) is family to me too, to everyone in the soul dimension! If anything were to happen to him, not only would we lose the greatest soul partner magic user yet... but we'd lose a valuable family member.

Lucy: So... in other words, Athena's not coming because...

Mirajane: It'll be the perfect opportunity to take (Y/N).

Gwen: Exactly...

(Y/N): I'm asking for you people because I know you'd never do that... Athena on the other hand... I still don't know her intentions... either stick with me or capture me.

Erza: Well... there's no question, I'm joining this crusade!

Natsu: Lucy! Let's do this!!

Lucy: What!?

Cana: Alright... this'll be something new...

Mirajane: Oh, I'm afraid I can't, I mean... I'm the bartender and cook of this guild, they'd surely suffer without me, but... I do wish you good luck!

(Y/N) regained his cocky smile, spinning his bo staff and making it land on his other shoulder.

(Y/N): Then this mission is a go!!!

What they didn't see was the door behind them was open a crack, and a familiar flock of red hair scowled at hearing the words coming out of both (Y/N) and Gwen's mouth before she stormed out the guild.

To be continued...

(A/N): Have this chapter as the New Year's gift!!! After all... it's a big, big chance I won't be able to upload for a while due to two reasons: I'm heading back to Uni after New Years is over and we all know how time-consuming that can be... plus New Years is a party for everyone! That includes me!!!! Anyways, thank you guys and gals so much for the continued support and as always: eat one or more brownies every day!!!!