S-Class Trials 1

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"Talking"

'Thinking'

"Dragons" Dragons Speaking.

'Dragon thought' Dragons thinking.

"Jutsu/ Magic" is being used.

Not Yet

Chapter 8

S- Class Trials and the long-awaited Rematch

It's been a week since Naruto I arrived at Fairy Tail Guildhall after his job with Gray and Natsu. He found the whole guild in a rush of activity as everyone seemed to be working hard and taking jobs. Even the ever lazy members, who doesn't look at Request board at once are looking and taking requests. Though Naruto didn't know the reason, he went with the flow. He took jobs as usual and completed them in record time. Rumours of a new Fairy Tail mage doing jobs without damage spread across the magical population of the country like a forest fire and he was praised for being the 'disciplined one' among the rowdy bunch.

Soon the day came. December 15th and the whole Guild is full of activity and there is anticipation and dilemma that can be felt along with the other emotions. Naruto got confused by this and walked up to the master to ask what was happening.

"Gramps is something wrong. Why are you all looking excited and tense" asked Naruto confused and Sirius nodding his along.

"I'll reveal it to you in a few minutes. Be patient" said Makarov and Naruto nodded and instead of going on a job, he sat on a stool waiting for all this big reveal.

After few minutes, Makarov walked up to the stage which he didn't see till now. The blonde guy he saw before was leaning on the first floor wall with a grin on his face and Gildarts was lounging on a couch there as well. Makarov cleared his throat to gain the attention of everyone.

"Ok, brats. Now I'm going to announce the candidates who were selected for this year's S-class trials" bellowed Makarov and everything went silent. Naruto looked around as everyone moved closer to the stage as if the old man is telling a secret. He paid his full attention to what comes next.

He is interested in this S-class thing. From the moment Gildarts said that they will get more dangerous jobs than normal is enough for him and if this S-class is anything compared to his world's S-rank, it's gonna be hell to make it S-class. But he had confidence that he had what it takes to become one and showed the Old Man enough to select him.

"Come on, say it already. I can't bear all this silence" called out Gray behind him.

"I'm going to get picked for sure" stated Natsu as he slammed his fist into an open palm, a small fire coming to life.

"What are you talking, flame brain. You can't beat Mira and Erza, how do you think Master will pick you" interjected Gray.

"Then I'll beat the crap out of both Erza and Mira," proclaimed Natsu.

"You can't beat Erza or Mira, just like that fire brain. And that's not even talking about Naruto. He kicked you aside on our last job, did your snail brain cells forget that as well" said the ice-make mage as he snorted from the dragonslayer's words. Natsu gave him a small glare.

"How will you beat them anyway, assuming you are capable," asked Gray, cross-armed.

"With my fist of course," Natsu quickly replied as everyone let out a sigh while Naruto merely chuckled. Seems like everything else is normal with the Fire Dragon Slayer.

"Sure you will fire freak," said Gray, rolling his eyes.

"What was that pervert" shouted Natsu who stood up gazing as the ice mage did the same, "You wanna go?" they both said at the same time.

"Did I hear something from you too?" Erza perked up from her strawberry cake on a side stool as the rival duo quickly went quiet.

"No ma'am," they both said at the same time, shivering in fear.

"That's what I thought," she said and continued her cake munching.

"Idiots," said Sirius and Naruto just nodded his head. Those 2 always amaze him. They remind his relationship with Sasuke back in his homeworld. But they are different from Naruto and Sasuke. Naruto can see that. While he had madly run after the Uchiha and fought a death battle, Natsu and Gray will help each other if situations went south.

"It is my honour and privilege to choose these individuals as S-class candidates for this year's trials," said Makarov with pride. The entire guild listened closely to what the Wizard Saint had to say.

"Cana Alberona" Cana perked up and gave a peace sign.

"Erza Scarlet" Erza bowed and accepted the challenge.

"Mirajane" Mira gave a victorious and cocky smirk.

"Mystogan" the ghost member of Fairy is not seen anywhere.

"Macao Conbolt" Macao gave a nod.

"Wakaba Mine" Wakaba gave a puff of his cigarette.

"And Naruto Uzumaki" our favourite blonde gave a smile at that.

"There will be no partners for this year's trials. No visitors as well. Only the participants are allowed to the Sacred Grounds of Fairy Tail" Makarov stated as he flipped onto the first floor.

"Remember, the trials will start... now. Your first task is to teach the Island. Only 4 members are allowed in. There you will face your second task" he said and faded away. Everyone gasped after learning that he was a mere [Thought Projection].

'So that's what Thought Projection means. Interesting. I can say my clones are better than it' thought the blonde boy. He gave his combination a once over. 'Not bad competition' he thought.

There was silence for a time until everyone burst into applause that echoed throughout the guild. Cheering the participants and congratulating them. They forgot that Naruto was recently joined and yet got selected. While Alzack was crying comically.

"Alright, that's it. This is not fair. Gramps, I'm ready, why didn't you select me and selected that newbie" roared Natsu as he stomped his way towards Naruto.

"Naruto you're going to fight me right now" he came near Naruto and shouted, fire exploding from his hands and mouth.

Before the dragonslayer could do anything rach, Lisanna grabbed him by the ear and dragged him out of the guild with an embarrassed smile and an apology.

"Hmmm, I thought of fighting him," said Naruto to no one.

"It seems we'll be competing in the trials," said Erza and he looked up at Erza who patted me on Naruto's shoulder.

"May the best of us win," she said and Naruto nodded. Giving Erza a nod, the Requip mage made her way to leave for the journey ahead. Though they didn't talk much, she recognised him as a capable person as he didn't do much damage to his surroundings and didn't tarnish Fairy Tail name. At least that's what they heard till now.

Naruto turned to Sirius who is looking at his father curiously.

"Don't worry, Siri. I'm gonna make it and be fine. Don't eat unhealthy food and eat Ramen. I'll leave a clone with you. So don't worry" said the blonde as he went out of the Guildhall. Sirius followed him to give him a send-off.

As they reached their home, Naruto sensed Erza and others leave to Hargeon in a Train. He thought of following them, but he already marked Hargeon with his Hiraishin, so he thought better of it. They reached their home and entered it.

"Are you gonna fight the Old Man?" asked Sirius, curiously.

"Of course, I'm gonna fight him and kick his ass this time," said Naruto cheerfully.

"Record it and show me," asked the gold Jaguar.

"You bet"

"What are you gonna do anyway. They all started I suppose"

"Well, I already marked Hargeon, so I'm gonna rest for 2 hours and teleport there. After that I'll go there and take to the skies" explained Naruto. Sirius analyzed it. It is a good plan. After all, Naruto can fly at the speed of Light if need be and reach Tenrou from Hargeon is not gonna take much time from what he heard.