The continent of Ishgar, in some nameless forest.

Sunlight shines through the gaps in the shade of the trees, creating flickering shadows of light. In the dense trees, the small animals snuggle up to each other and enjoy their time leisurely.

Soon, however, the chaotic sound of scattered wild birds heralded the end of the peace as a figure descended from a high altitude.

Sitting sideways on an old broomstick and floating in the air, a girl in a witch hat with her brown hair tied back like two tails hangs unhurriedly through the forest.

As the direction of the anomaly she felt got closer and closer, the girl slowed down her flight and began to look to the left and right.

After a while, the girl dressed as a witch noticed something, the corners of her mouth curled slightly, and stopped at the target location.

“……”

Looking at the unconscious on the ground, the little guy who was only about seven or eight years old on the outside, the girl with her right foot crossed her chest with her hands, showing a thoughtful expression, but soon opened her mouth slightly, and she looked suddenly enlightened.

“…… Is it, has it been this time......"

Landing from the sky, the girl crouched down and smiled playfully.

Originally, it was only because I noticed the wonderful fluctuations in space and time, but I didn't expect such an unexpected 'harvest'.

(First meeting, the child of fate that has intertwined cause and effect for more than 400 years...... ）

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A month later, on the territory of the Kingdom of Fiore.

"I say! Why don't you teach me this magic that can fly in the air! ”

Looking up at the girl who was leisurely flying above his head, a little ghost with cherry red hair shouted dissatisfied.

Completely ignoring the meaning, the girl who pressed the brim of her hat continued to hum a small tune, looking like she was in a good mood.

"Hey——! Don't ignore me!! ”

Waving his hands in exasperation, the red-haired imp gasping for breath stopped running.

“…… Don't complain, I'm willing to point you out, it's time to give me gratitude! Hurry up and run, and you'll at least be able to hold on for a long time according to the way I taught you how magic works. ”

"Or, Natsu, you don't want to go to your 'father' anymore?"

Glancing at the rebellious-looking imp, the girl quickly grabbed him to his death.

"Damn!! I see!! Then you at least tell me where you're going to take me now!! ”

Although his face was still full of unhappiness, the word 'father' seemed to touch his nerves, and he ran forward frantically.

But before he could run two steps, he was knocked to the ground by a fist in the shape of a flame.

"Bastard! What are you doing!! ”

The little ghost, who was covering the big bag on the back of his head and was about to flow down his painful tears, roared.

"Is this your attitude towards the 'benefactor' who not only saved you, but also kindly instructed you in magic? Stop calling me 'bastard' or 'you guy', call me 'teacher'! ”

"Hmm......"

That being said, the girl didn't look angry, but was more 'happy'?

"Besides, isn't your destination almost there?"

Holding out her hand, the girl pointed ahead.

After crossing the ramp in confusion, the little ghost who caught up looked at the bustling city in front of him with a shocked face.

These days have been living the life of a savage, and this lively scenery makes the little ones who have not seen much of the world can't help but open their eyes wide.

After glancing at the little guy who had fallen into a trance, the girl suddenly reminded him with a wicked smile.

"I know you're excited right now, but if you don't hurry, the 'time' is coming soon."

“…… Well? ”

A blank look appeared on his face, but the faint heat from behind him immediately woke him up.

It was the hourglass of flame that the girl had given him to time before leaving.

If you don't finish today's training within the allotted time, then ......

"Oooh oh oh————!!!!! I'm burning!! ”

Panicked and re-stepped, the little imp named Natsu screamed his mantra and darted.

(Come on, young man, or you're going to really burn.) ）

With some old-fashioned thoughts, the girl also urged her magic broom to follow slowly.

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"Whew...... Call...... Whew......"

With an exaggerated face, he gasped at the gate of the city called "Magunolia", wiped the sweat that had slipped down to his chin, and found that Natsu sat down on the ground without accepting the "punishment".

"Uh-huh, barely qualified......"

With a wave of the hourglass that dispersed the flames, the girl also fell from the sky and came to Natsu's side.

Holding a broom, a soft expression of nostalgia appeared on her face.

(This 'rest' is really long enough...... ）

Caught in the memories of the past, the girl stood quietly at the door.

It's a pity that there are always people who like to 'puzzle the amorous'.

"Hey! What are you doing standing there, don't you go in? ”

With his hands behind his head, the hot-blooded imp who had recovered was eager to walk towards the city gate.

- Bang!

Flaming fists reappeared, burying Natsu's head in the ground.

"Hmm!! Not!! Call...... I thought I was going to suffocate...... Damn! ”

Desperately pulling his head out, sighing about his 'aftermath', Natsu glared at the girl behind him with a vicious expression.

However, when he turned around, he saw a face that was even more 'terrifying' than his.

"Give, me, peace, down, come, wait, wait, can you?"

With a gloomy face, the girl smiled and didn't smile.

“…… Yes, teacher......"

Swallowing his saliva, this time he was finally honest.

Sitting cross-legged on the ground with his neck hunched up, Natsu didn't know what to wait for, but this month's relationship still made him feel awe of the girl.

Fortunately, he didn't have to wait long, and just when he was just starting to get impatient, a little old man who looked very formally dressed rushed out of the city in a hurry.

"Long time no see! It's been a long time coming, Lord Zela! ”

greeted the girl very seriously, obviously the age difference seemed so big, but the little old man used honorifics for her.

"It doesn't have to be like this...... You look a lot older, Makarov. ”

With a wave of his hand, the girl named Zela signaled that he didn't need to be so serious.

What was the last time we met......

"So, Lord Zela, do you have anything to explain to me this time?"

After a brief pleasantries, Makarov finally asked his own question.

"Huh? Ahhhh......h I almost forgot ......."

Ignoring someone's resistance, the palm of the flame condensed brought the imp who had been watching in front of Makarov.

"I'll leave this child to you, let's train it well~"

““…… Alas? ””

Hearing this, the old and the young were all a little confused at once, and they didn't react until the girl sat on the broom again.

"Hey! Didn't you promise to take me to Igoniru?! ”

Running to the girl's footsteps, Natsu asked anxiously.

“…… That's why I'm bringing you here. Don't worry, as long as you stay in this city and stay in Fairy Tail, you will meet one day. ”

"Because he is in your heart."

The voice changed from near to far, and the departing girl said something that seemed 'irresponsible'.

"I'll leave the rest to you, Makarov."

"Yes! I understand. ”

Although it is still unclear why the woman he respected entrusted him with this child, Makarov seriously agreed.

Because this lord is not only a member of the fairies, but also a legend that is still alive today.

At the same time, he is also one of the strongest guardians of their Ishgar Continent!

- Zela Aeluff, the Witch of Heryan.

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The holy land of the fairies, on the "Sirius Island".

After taking one of the protagonists to Fairy Tail in advance on a whim, the girl returns to the place where she currently lives in seclusion.

The witch's hat was fastened to a magic broom and gently placed in front of a nameless tombstone, the soft call of whispering mixed with the leaves blown by the breeze.

"I'm back, Mebis."

……

Yes, that started 112 years ago.

A story about two little goblins.