A New Path

Darkness had fallen on the world and Dragon had spent the day here with Sylvia and Shisui, just talking about the changes that had occurred while he had been away.

"So are you going directly over to Paradise Island or are you gonna visit Fairy tail before that?" Sylvia said and gave Dragon his dark green cloak. Dragon and Shisui sat a table inside the cafe.

"I will go to Paradise Island. It's not time to visit that guild yet."

"There was something that I forgot to ask about, Sylvia. How well known is my face?" He hated fame because of how bothersome such things could quickly become.

"hm, I think only the magic council should have a description of your appearance. From what I know, no one knows what you look like. You did a pretty good job at staying invisible."

"I honestly thought people would forget me or consider me dead at this point." He laughed and took a bite from a pie that Sylvia and made for him.

"I think it has something to do with the fact that the world considers you the strongest and oldest Wizard Saint. According to a rumour,r you were the first one appointed. But you chose a low position to not draw attention. That, in turn, made people suspect that you were some hidden super wizard that chose to keep a low profile." Sylvia explained with smarty pants look on her face.

"That's a pretty accurate rumour. Nice going, world!" Dragon gave a thumbs up in the direction of the front door.

"You mean it's true?" Sylvia didn't trust any form of rumour unless she could confirm it herself.

"well, ye. I did say that I would accept and become a Saint only if I got to choose a low ranking position. So whoever came up with that rumour is pretty spot on."

"That's interesting. Why wouldn't you want number one? Do you really hate fame that much?" Sylvia said with a teasing smile.

"No, i don't hate fame specifically. I just don't like people stopping me and crowding around me everywhere i go. That sort of stuff is very annoying to deal with." Dragon ate the last piece of pie and rested against the chair with a satisfied expression.

"This is my new favourite pie. Well done, Sylvia." Dragon said and gave her a thumbs up together with a smile.

"hahaha," Sylvia laughed and kissed his cheek before walking away.

"What's so funny?" Dragon watched her departing back with a confused expression.

"Blueberry pie. It's Gildarts favourite pie as well. Like father like son, I suppose." Sylvia walked to the backroom while still laughing. Dragon sat there in silence while his cheeks grew red from embarrassment.

"My Lord, We should head out soon," Shisui said while he stood at attention behind Dragon. He took this whole bodyguard duty very seriously and Dragon didn't know if this was his personality or if this is a result of bringing him back using a Shadow/Soul magic combination.

"ye, ye, it would be tragic if Gildarts arrived on the island and I weren't there." Dragon said and stretched his body and got ready to move out.

"You're going now?" Sylvia came back and gave him a smile.

"Yes. I should not be late for a meeting with our son. Though I have no idea when he will arrive, I should be there when he eventually does." Dragon walked up to her and gave Sylvia a hug. He lifted her up and gave her a quick spin before placing her on the ground again.

"You are his father so make sure you guide him properly. Though he could already be considered to be a mini version of you." Sylvia said and they kissed one last time and she let go of him finally.

"I'll see you later, Sylvia." Dragon put on his cloak and walked out the door and Shisui bowed to Sylvia before following Dragon out.

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In one of the major cities of this continent, there was a very special building that contained a group of very special individuals.

This city was very famous and all that fame mostly originated from this very building. One of the worlds most famous wizards helped build this guild many, many years ago.

And throughout the years, this guild had spawned many more monsters in terms of strength. The current guild master could be considered one such monster in the eyes of the public.

'Here it is! Father's guild!' A boy with dark brown slicked back hair stood outside the doors of the building with an ear to ear smile. He had many emotions swirling inside himself and the strongest of them all was pride.

'Father, I made it! I am one step closer to finding you.' The boy took out a badge from his pocket and squeezed it hard with emotions running wild inside him. His excitement had no limit and it showed on the smile that sported his face.

'I will join this guild and then i will find Paradise island, and you.' He took a deep breath and then went and pushed the doors to the guild open.

As the doors flung open from the force behind the boy's push, everyone inside the guild looked over. They all saw a kid standing there with black baggy loose pants and a normal brown button shirt and a duffel bag over his shoulder. He looked exactly like a mini version of Dragon's real body.

He scanned the interior and then his eyes tracked all the people staring at him. He noticed everyone had curious gazes except one individual. A small man on the counter sat there and stared at him in shock.

"Hello! I am here to join Fairy tail!" He said loud and clear so everyone could hear him. No one said anything and just looked over at the midget on the counter.

He finally got a response from the man on the counter.

"What's your name?" He looked over the boy and the shock had subsided and been replaced by intrigue.

"Gildarts! Nice to meet ya." He smiled and started walking towards the counter.

"My name is Makarov. I am a guild master. Nice to meet you too. Anything you wanna tell me about yourself?" Makarov asked with a smile while drinking something from a cup that was almost bigger then he was. It really put his size into a perspective.

"I am twelve years old, I like blueberry pie and magic. hm, and I think that's it." Gildarts said with a smile.

"hahaha, you're funny, kid!" An elderly member said from one of the tables behind Gildarts.

"Thanks!" He answered with an innocent smile and a thumbs up.

"You know, you remind me of someone, but I can't put my finger on it," Makarov said while staring intensely at the boy.

"Stop staring, I feel so exposed!!" Gildarts said and covered his c.h.e.s.t with his arms.

Every member around spit out what they were eating or drinking and almost fell backwards from shock and laughter.

"HAHAHAHA, I LIKE THIS KID!"

"HE IS GREAT!" They all yelled loudly, much to the annoyance of Makarov.

"SHUT UP, YOU BASTARDS!" Makarov yelled at the guild and his magic power flared and that properly shut everyone up.

"So, Gildarts. Where do you want your guild tattoo?" Makarov said and Gildarts eyes lit up in happiness.

"On my right shoulder!" Gildarts knew from his mom that Dragon's fairy tail tattoo was on his right shoulder.

"That's an interesting placement," Makarov said and whistled over someone from one of the tables.

"This boy is Macao. Take off your shirt so he can place the tattoo where you want it." Makarov said and Gildarts did as he was told.

"Nice to meet you, Gildarts. Let's be friends." Macao was younger then Gildarts by 2 years.

"Ye, nice to meet you too, Macao," Gildarts said and felt the boy place the tool against his right shoulder.

"Welcome to Fairy Tail, Gildarts!" Makarov said and raised his cup.

"For Gildarts!"

"FOR GILDARTS!" Everyone emptied there cups of alcohol and laughed.

'Dad, I'm on my way. Next stop, your island.' Gildarts smiled big and bright as he thought about seeing his dad.

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