Gamer of Magic: The Decade Quest
Hello everyone, if you didn't ready the summary then welcome to the side story of Gamer of Magic. People wanted to know about what Natsu did during the time skip and here it is. This is just the prologue so that's why it's a bit short but anyway, enjoy.
"Natsu, fight me!" Nyoko yelled across the guild hall.
Natsu rubbed the corner of his eyes in annoyance "we just had a fight an hour ago, can't you fight Erza or Gray"
"But you're stronger than both of them" the pinkette charged at him. "And when I defeat you I can become S cla…" Natsu slammed his fist on top of Nyoko's head, sending her to the floor. "…c-class uhh".
"Being S class is more than strength Nyoko…" Natsu shook his head. "Actually… yeah I am stronger than Erza but" Nyoko looked up from the hole in the floor her face made when she landed. The gamer looked side to side and motioned the dragon slayer to approach him.
"What?" Nyoko wobbled as she stood up.
"Shh" Natsu hushed as he moved closer to the pinkette. "Between you and me… you can't tell anyone this but if you want to become S class, you have to beat Erza. That's why she's always so serious… show Gramps when you beat her and he'll put you're name down for the S class test". Natsu nudged her shoulder "on you go… and remember Nyoko". Natsu put a finger to his lips as Nyoko nodded, running off probably to find the knight. 'That will stop her from trying to pick a fight with me all the time, why not instead of a fight could she not just sit down and talk'.
"Makarov Dreyar" an announcement brought Natsu out of his musings.
'Hm a council member… high level rune knight by the looks of it' Natsu peered to the side, eavesdropping the conversation.
"Yes" Makarov sat on the bar table as usual.
"I am Riguro, a captain and messenger of the council" he made a slight bow. The man despite looking well-polished had an average look about him with short brown hair and average features, the only thing that made him stand out was the council uniform he wore. "I have come here regarding a request that has therefore changed".
"Oh?" Makarov placed his drink down noticing the seriousness of the man's voice.
"Yes, the mission in question is the SSS class or decade class quest to be up front" Riguro opened his satchel and picked up a job quest from it. "This quest from the lord of Bosco has escalated, not in difficulty but the timeframe".
"That is not something I would want to have happened" Makarov stared down at the bar table he was sitting on. "The conflict was bad enough but it seems to have gotten more dire".
"Indeed, this is not the most positive news we have had in a while" Riguro nodded. "However, that is why on behalf of the council, would like to hire some strong individuals".
"No!" the old man shouted in an outburst. "This mission is too dangerous for any of the brats I have here… if Gildarts had not been on a century quest I may have permitted him to go but no one else here is ready for such a dangerous mission".
"Please before you make your decision, we already have 4 other mages from other guilds and with their help we only need 1 more S class mage to guarantee success" Riguro pleaded.
"Hmmm" Makarov closed his eyes in thought. "Well… there are 4 S class mages in Fairy Tail that are available at the moment… but only 2 of them are ready for such a mission". Makarov opened his eyes and peered in Natsu's direction, noticing the distant stare from the gamer but Natsu had focused on a notification in front of him.
Quest: A True S Class Wizard
Main objective: complete the decade quest
Reward
+10,000,000 exp
+1,500,000 Jewels
+50 skill points
+1,000 rep within all Fiore
+3,000 rep within Fairy Tail
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Objective 1: complete quest in under 5 years
Reward 1: status ?
Objective 2: ?
Reward 2: ?
Failure: Death
Natsu slammed his hands on the table as he stood. "Master, I will take the decade quest" an eerie silence followed as the guild looked at Natsu in shock.
"Natsu, you can't be serious… no that look in your eyes" Makarov grunted. "Are you sure you want to do that?"
"Master is right, Natsu" Erza strolled over to him with her arms crossed. "Decade quests are very treacherous".
"Ahaha" Nyoko rested her arm on Natsu's shoulder. "My big bro can handle anything that is thrown at him, he has like so many magics" she used her free hand to exaggerate. "Isn't that right, Natsu?" she hugged his side, a small blush appearing on her cheeks but Natsu never noticed as he had closed his eyes.
"This isn't a normal mission Nyoko, none of us will be able to go with him on this type of mission" Erza barked. "Don't treat a mission like this as a joke, this is very serious".
"But Natsu isn't a normal mage either, when he goes serious even you get your ass handed to you" Nyoko argued protectively. "Big brother is stronger than everyone here except Gramps and Gildarts, so if Gildarts can go on a century quest then Natsu can go on a decade quest".
"I've decided that I will go on this quest" Natsu smirked excitedly.
"Yes!" Riguro exclaimed grabbing Natsu's hand. "Thank you so much sir, you're a real life saver" Natsu's smirk turned into annoyance quickly as the captain shook his hand like a mad man.
"Alright you can stop shaking my hand now" Natsu twitched annoyed with the man. "Oi" Natsu snatched his hand away from the captain. "So when and where do I start this mission?"
"Well… I um… already have a carriage outside" Riguro rubbed the back of his neck nervously.
Makarov sighed "So you were determined to hire a mage from here at the start, weren't you?"
Riguro chuckled sheepishly "Fairy Tail is the top guild after all… and the higher ups wanted strong mages from different guilds so…"
"It doesn't really matter, a job is a job after all" Natsu squeezed Nyoko against himself gently as a way to respond to her hug. "And it's not like I have to go pack with my stuff in a Re-quip space" he stated.
"Wait, wait, wait… I still have to get my stuff" Nyoko panicked.
"Nyoko, you know-" Natsu started but Nyoko screamed.
"Hold on a minute until I get everything" Nyoko charged down the hall.
"NYOKO" Erza yelled but the pinkette had already left the building. "That idiot… I said he would be going alone" she made her way to go stop Nyoko but a grip on her wrist halted the knight.
"Don't" Natsu stated.
"What? But I have to stop Nyoko from trying to go" Erza reprimand.
"Normally Erza I would say you are right" Makarov sighed. "But knowing Nyoko, she won't stop trying to go with Natsu to this mission but it is too dangerous for her at this moment".
"But that's why I was going to-" Erza started.
"Going to talk her out of it… beat her down until she gives up, Nyoko isn't one to quit" Natsu grumbled. "A blessing and a curse, but if I leave and she doesn't know where to follow it'll be fine" the gamer looked towards Happy who was left behind by the pinkette. "Hey Happy do me a favour and keep that idiot busy, I don't want her to do something stupid".
"Aye sir" the cat hovered towards Natsu.
"Hey don't tear up little guy, I'll be back" Natsu pulled the cat in for a hug. "And make sure Nyoko doesn't ruin the house or burn the fish, alright pal".
"A-aye" Happy ended the hug, hiding his face as he flew out the guild at max speed.
An armoured glove grabbed the side of Natsu's head before he found himself slammed against Erza's chest armour. "You better be back soon".
"I-I promise" Natsu responded a bit stunned from smacking his head. "But you better keep everything in order while I'm away, alright" he reversed the red heads hug, putting Erza's head against his chest.
"I-I will" steam rose from Erza's face.
"Alright little red" Natsu patted her head. "Wee devil"
Mira smirked "hot salmon". She engaged in a secret handshake with Natsu, ending with both of them crossing each other's arm. "I'll be waiting for our rematch so you better come back".
"With the same bet as the last one" Natsu winked as Mira pouted. "Well everyone, I'll be catching you all later".
"Are you ready to go?" Riguro asked.
"Yeah let's go" Natsu nodded. 'Sorry Nyoko for leaving like this but one day maybe you will understand… maybe'
Chapter end