Author's Notes:

MPF Scores of all Fairy Tail wizards

1: Laxus - 76,515 - SS
2: Luna - 2690 - A
3: Nightmare Moon - 2202 - A
4: Celestia - 2187 - A
5: Duster - 1074 - A
6: Twilight Sparkle - 423 - B
7: Magic Touch - 152 - C
8: Big Mac - 145 - C
9: Applejack - 120 - C
10: Rainbow Dash - 116 - C
11: Soarin - 98 - C
12: Thunderlane - 95 - C
13: Pinkie Pie - 94 - C
14: Cider Blossom - 90 - C
15: Rarity - 81 - D
16: Spike - 78 - D
17: Scootaloo - 26 - E
18: Applebloom - 24 - E
19: Sweetie Belle - 22 - E
20: Fluttershy - 4 - E

I awoke from my nightmare with a jump. Even to this day, the bastard still haunts me. I looked around and saw the sun barely sticking up over the horizon and figured it was around 7:00 a.m. in the morning. I went into my bathroom to get ready for the day and got dressed. As I made my way from my room to the first floor I saw that the entire entrance hall was clean. So I figured everyone helped pitch in, in cleaning up after the party. I passed by the second floor contract board and saw Mr. Rich's contract. I figured I could scout the Everfree forest today to find a hydra and then get started tomorrow morning.

I descended the stairs to find it very clean and Duster sitting at one of the tables with a piece of paper in her hand. I approached her from behind to see it was the A class contracts that she was studying. "Trying to figure out which one to do first?" I asked her, announcing my presence.

She immediately folded the paper and turned to look at me "Good morning master." She said. "I know which one to do first...its just...." she trailed off.

I had seen this same look on many before her. She was nervous about a contract and not sure if she could do it, even though it was for her rank. "Nervous about one of the contracts?" I asked. She just nodded. "Which one?"

"The manticore venom.... I can handle Timberwolves fine. The trick is being faster than them, but they aren't poisonous." she explained. "I'm concerned I might not be able to get the venom without sever consequences." She finished.

I looked at her and said. "I, myself, am going in the Everfree today to scout for my contract. Would you like to go together?" I asked her.

"I would like to say I can handle myself, but I would rather be safe then sorry until I get more experience with the Everfree." she said. "I would appreciate your help on this matter, master, but I ask that you let me be the one to do the contracts and only interfere if I am in danger." She stated. "Is that agreeable?"

I smiled at her and nodded. I was proud that she was willing to do the work herself and not just have me do the work for her. So I'm to be used as a safety net. With a smirk on my face I said "Yes it is. Are you ready to depart?" I asked her.

"Yes master." she responded with. I nodded.

"Good. Then lets go." I said as I turned towards the guild entrance and started to leave with Duster following me.

We made our way around the building and entered the forest. I let Duster lead so she could make the calls for her contracts while I followed behind her. It wasn't long before we ran into some Timberwolves and Duster sprung into action. She jumped into the air and brought down an axe kick upon one of the unsuspecting Timberwolves. Not only did she destroy its head and kill it, she also scarred away the other members of the pack from the sudden assault. She then proceeded to collect the sap from the dead body and put it in a jar.

We then continued through the forest by making our way out of Timberwolf territory. I happened to come across manticore tracks and pointed them out to Duster. She then followed the tracks and soon we saw a manticore feeding in the middle of a clearing on a dead dear. I watched as Duster made her way to a better position in the undergrowth. She then climbed a tree and was very silent during all of this. I was honestly surprised at how good her stealth was. She then burst from the tree top and latched onto the manticore's scorpion tail and it roared. It started swing its tail, trying frantically to dislodge Duster, but she held on. She then brought another glass jar to the tip of the tail, right at the stinger and pressed against it. She started to extract the venom, but the manticore started jumping and running around wildly. I could tell she was having difficulty, but let go of the tail and jumped off its back, as it jumped. This allowed her to cover more distance when she jumped and she started making her way over to me.

When she got to me the manticore was able to see me as well and Duster just ran right past me with the manticore giving chase. It saw me only standing there, so it decided to attack me. As it pounced at me with its jaw open I brought my right palm up to its jaw and shattered most of its teeth and jaw. This resulted in cutting off the manticore's tongue and it whining loudly. It then swiped it claw at me trying to cut me, but I just jumped over it and onto its back. I then used magic to make a lightning blade appear on my arm and I used it to cut off it's tail. Knowing it wasn't going to live with its jaw in such terrible condition, I brought my foot down on its head, sending it crashing into the ground dead.

I walked off the dead manticore and saw Duster looking at me with wide eyes. She couldn't believe that I had easily taken down the manticore that she had to run from, so easily. She then looked down at her feet in shame. "I'm sorry you had to interfere master." she sad with actual sadness in her voice that I didn't expect to hear. "I'll tell Twilight you completed the contract." She said with her ears slayed back.

"Why would you do that?" I asked her.

She looked up at me. "You killed the manticore to stop it from attacking me. You deserve the reward..." She said softly.

I sighed. "The contract is yours Duster. The manticore noticed me as you were running away. I didn't interfere because you failed, I interfered because it attacked me." I explained. "You most likely, would've out ran the manticore as you retreated. In my eyes you completed the contract just fine as is." I told her.

She smiled at me. "Thank you master." she said in her regular monotone voice as her smile disappeared back to her regular stone face expression.

I chuckled. "Come on. Lets go. I still need to scout for my contract tomorrow." I told her as I walked off.

"What contract?" She asked me.

"An S class contract from Filthy Rich, a local business man." I responded.

"Whats the contract?"

"I have to acquire some hydra or basilisk meat for a partnership between Mr. Rich and some Griffin business." I told her.

"That seems very dangerous..." She said.

"Yes, it is. That's why its an S class contract." I chuckled in response.

She blushed and we continued to explore the forest until we came upon a swamp. I saw movement in the water and looked closer to see a hydra's heads just barely poking out of the water. I noted our location and we made our way back to the guild. I now knew exactly where to find a Hydra tomorrow morning. As we walked, I looked through the trees to see smoke filling the sky and coming from the mountain range that bordered the forest. I figured some part of the forest was on fire and paid no attention to it. We walked back mostly in silence until we returned to the guild. By the time we retuned, I noticed the smoke was clearing up and I figured the fire died out. When we entered I noticed some guild members were hanging around with some worried expressions on their face as they looked at us as we approached them.

"Master! Where have you been?" Cider asked me.

"I was out working on a contract. Why? Whats wrong?" I asked.

"Princess Celestia sent the elements of harmony to stop a dragon from snoring and covering Equestria in smoke!" She exclaimed.

"Was this a contract?" I asked.

She shook her head "No, but it's a dragon. Surely that's much to dangerous." She said.

I sighed. "If it's not a contract requested of the guild, then they are free to do as they please." I said; to this some of the members looked shocked. "I'm not here to stop you all from having your own free will and tell you what to do." I said in a loud voice. "If you want to go into the Everfree forest, by all means go ahead. If you want to go ask a dragon to leave be my guest. I wont stop any of you." I told them. "But if someone placed a contract then they left to do it, with out me clearing that contract that's when I would have a problem with their choice." I finished.

"But master! Its a dragon!" Magic said.

I chuckled. "I suppose." I said, laughing on the inside at the size of the Equestrian dragon hybrids. "But, look outside. It would appear to me, they succeeded. If they are not back in a couple hours, I will go investigate." I told them.

"Yes master." Cider said.

"Master?" a voice said. I turned to look at her.

"Yes Duster?" I asked

"I am going to go claim the rewards for the contract....Thank you for your guidance." She said. I smiled and she left.

I asked Magic to make me something to eat and asked how many rooms have been claimed in the guild. He told me that only Scootaloo and Soarin required a room. I asked where Soarin lived and he said some city called Cloudsdale, that was basically a floating island that was always moving from place to place. He told me he was apart of a team of elite flyers called the Wonderbolts, that were always busy except for two days of the week. He didn't want to fly back and forth on his days off so he wanted a room. I allowed this and had no problem with him staying in a spare room. I then ate and went up to my office.

I hadn't seen Mavis all day so I figured she was busy with something. Whenever I don't see her for a couple of days, she is usually planning something that had to deal with my magic. I figured she might be planning on how to teach the new members a specific magic, but I decided not to think about it. I went into my room and started filling out some forms and other information that I had noticed about some of the guild members. I put the new information in their bios and put them back into their respective files. I then went over to the alcove and laid down for a little nap.

I was awoken by the sound of knocking. I opened my eyes to see Duster standing in the doorway. "You may enter." I said.

She entered and walked up to the desk and placed a pile of papers that I would need to sort through. "The elements of harmony have returned." she informed me.

"Thank you for letting me know." I said to her still laying in my alcove cove and closing my eyes again.

"......"

I opened my left eye to see her still there. She seemed very quiet, more so than usual. "Is something wrong?" I asked her.

"Master, the princess's have been injured." She told me in a soft voice.

At this my eyes shot open and was immediately alert. "What happened!? Which ones!?" I asked immediately .

"I am unsure, myself, of what has transpired. Princess Luna and Nightmare moon are in the medical wing of the castle, still unconscious. I heard from Twilight that their injuries were quite sever and no pony seems to know the cause." She explained.

"And their recovery?" I asked.

"They should make a full recovery, but the strange thing is that they both had the exact same injuries and only those two know what happened." She further explained.

"Good." I said as I released a breath I didn't know I was holding. "Please keep me informed of any news on their recovery." I told her. She just nodded.

"Yes master." she said.

"Are the elements still here?"

"Yes. I believe they are all talking about getting started on some contracts. Speaking of, I placed some more contracts on your desk." She said.

I looked at the pile of papers and started going through them. "I see that. Good; I would like to talk to them." I said. "Please inform them I will be down after I clear these contracts." I told her.

"Of course master...." she said. "Master?"

"Yes?" I said without looking at her.

"I have not seen master Mavis today. Is she alright?" She asked me.

"She's fine. She's just busy with a project at the moment." I said and with that she left.

I cleared the contracts and all of them were C class contracts or lower. I started making my way down to the first floor contract board and saw the elements sitting at a table going over one of the contracts. I first went over and put up the new contract accordingly. Easiest to hardest, as always. I then turned and made my way to the table. I saw them stop talking and all of them were staring at me nervous.

"I heard you girls made a dragon leave." I stated. "Good job" I told them.

They all seemed to relax when I said this. "See! I told you he wouldn't be upset!" Rainbow said.

"Mighty kinda ya ta thank us, but it weren't no problem. We was glad to help!" Applejack said.

"Indeed, but I must point out that it was our darling Fluttershy who made the dragon leave." Rarity told me.

I quirked an eyebrow and looked at Fluttershy. "Oh really?" I said as she hid behind her hair, embarrassed from the attention.

"Yes, she was quiet brave." Twilight said. "She gave that dragon a stern talking to." She finished.

I smiled. "Congratulations, Fluttershy. I'm glad you're all safe. However, Twilight, do you know what happened to Luna and Nightmare moon." I inquired.

She frowned. "I don't. I only know that Celestia was very upset. They suspect somepony broke into the castle and attacked them, but found no evidence. With no information to go on, both princess's are under heavy guard and will be the only two that might shed some light on this mystery." She told me.

I sighed. "Very well. Please inform me if you hear anything or they need help." I asked her.

She nodded and I went to bed to get ready for an early morning tomorrow. Hunting hydra is usually easy, but with cutting off its head many times, it will only become more dangerous. I want to make sure I am properly rested, just to be safe. I laid in my bed wondering what happened at Canterlot Castle that could wound both princess's. I closed my eyes and hopped for the best.

I awoke to the night sky. It was still dark out, but felt well rested, so I figured it was almost sun rise. I got ready for the day and went to the kitchen to grab some breakfast. I saw some blueberry muffins and I ate all of those fuckers. No blueberry muffin will be safe from me. I continued my trek through the guild silently, so I didn't wake anyone. I finally exited the guild and made my way over to the Everfree forest. I figured a business man, such as Filthy Rich, would surely be excited at the prospect of making so many bits. So I was going to complete the contract right away in the morning, so it was fresh and on time. Once the hydra is dead, I'll put a electric shield around the area so no other predators can get in and receive a free snack. I made my way back over to the swamp that I spotted the hydra at yesterday.

When I arrived, the sun was over the horizon and gave me enough light to see through the swamp. I, however, did not see any surfaced hydra heads. So I approached the water and shot a small bolt of lightning into the water. The hydra burst from the water and started attacking me. All four heads were trying to eat me or at least hit me. I continued to lure it away from the swamp to make it easier in retrieve the meat. Once far enough away, I jumped at the hydra and landed on its back. I then focused magic into my palms and pressed them both against the lower part of two of the hydra's necks. This completely severed the two heads by creating an explosion of blood, muscle and bone. By doing this, blood sprayed out and covered my body from head to toe. The two severed heads, with a good 12 feet of neck meat, landed on the ground. One of the other heads roared in pain and anger as the other one attacked me, but I used just enough strength when I back handed it to knock it away and daze it. I made sure that head was still connected and went over to the head that was in pain. I then gripped the base of its neck and pulled it up completely tearing it from the body. More blood spurted on me, but it mattered little; I was already covered in it. I threw the head by the other two that were already severed and saw that I had ripped part of that heads spine out with the neck.

I accomplished all of this, within 20 seconds of each other, just in time for six more hydra heads to spurt from the old neck holes. Before any of the new heads realized what was happening, I severed the last remaining old head with my palm technique. I then quickly did the same to another two heads and the hydra's new heads became aware it was under attack. However, with only four head left, I did the exact same thing I had done to the previous four heads. After that, their was now fourteen new heads and I figured that was enough meat for the contract. So, before any of the heads became aware, I plunged my arm deep into the hydras backside and shot my lightning through its heart, killing it. More blood spurted from the hole as I jumped away from the dying hydra. I'm sure its roars were heard all the way in Ponyville and probably alerted the guild as well. I then put up a lightning shield around the dead hydra and its severed heads. I then made my way through the forest, but in a way that I would emerge from behind the guild building. I felt as though the towns people didn't need to see me covered in blood. I'm glad I didn't bring my coat with me.

As I emerged from the forest I saw Soarin flying in the air, looking out over the forest. He then saw me emerge and flew down towards me. As he got closer I saw worry and concern on his face.

"Master! Are you ok!?" He screamed.

"I'm fine Soaring, this isn't my blood." I told him.

He seemed to relax a little. "Then whose blood are you covered in?" He asked me.

"A hydra's" I answered.

"Why on Equestria would you fight a hydra!?" He asked me baffled.

"It was an S class contract from Filthy Rich." I explained and he just looked shocked.

"A hydra as a contract, that's crazy!" He shouted. "Why would you need to kill a hydra?!" he asked.

"For its meat." I said. "Filthy Rich wants to expand his partnership to the griffins and asked me to procure some valuable meat for him." I explained. "Now could you please fly inside and get me a trash bag to put my clothes and boots in? I don't want to drip blood all over the place." I asked him.

He nodded and flew off. I continued on my way to the guild entrance and stopped by the door. I looked around glad that Filthy Rich wasn't here yet. I then opened it to see where Soarin was and saw that he was arguing with Cider.

"What do you mean he's covered in blood!?" She shouted. Soarin saw me and just pointed over the mares shoulder. She turned to see me, definitely, covered in blood. She rushed up to me. "Master! Are you okay!?" she yelled at me.

"Yes, I'm fine. Soarin can explain what happened, but right now I need a trash bag." I said as I started to strip.

Cider ran off to retrieve the trash bag and came back instantly, via teleportation. I put my clothes and boots in the bag, but kept my underwear on. I grabbed the bag and made my way to the second floor. I still had blood on my body, but no where near as bad as my clothes. I made it to my bathroom without any further interruptions and washed myself clean. I then put on new clothes and made my way back to the first floor. I then realized that these were the last articles of clothing I had. I would need to order some from Rarity, if she had the time. When I reached the first floor, I saw Filthy Rich waiting for me.

I walked over to him. "I apologize for the wait. I was cleaning myself from my fight with the hydra." I told him.

"So you succeeded then?" He asked with a smile on his face.

"Indeed, I did." I said back. "Did you bring the airship?" I asked him and he just smiled.

"Please follow me." He said and we walked out of the guild.

Now I had heard and seen drawings of the airships of this world, but seeing one up close was breathtaking. Their were two identical airships waiting for us and they were very different from the airships back in Earthland.

"What do you think?" Filthy Rich asked me.

I only had one thought. "I want one." I responded.

He chuckled. "Well, we complete this job and you'll be more then able to afford your own." He told me. "Lets hop on and you can direct us to our destination." He finished.

We boarded the ships, that were about half the size of the guild building itself. I looked out over the edge and saw most of Ponyville starring in wonder. At least I wasn't the only one surprised. I then gave them our heading and we headed towards the dead hydra. I looked around and noticed the crew was a mix between ponies and griffins. I'm guessing this ship does plenty of work in both kingdoms. We sailed over the forest and started to see the faint glow of my shield. We headed towards it and I dispelled it as we got close. The crew looked over the railing to see the produce as did Filthy Rich. All of them looked on in disbelief at all of the hydra meat and the amount of blood covering the area. The crew then started sorting and loading the meat onto the two airships as Filthy and I talked.

"Well, I must say, I was not expecting you to deliver this kind of result. However, I did have a gut feeling that you would pass my expectations. I'm glad I trusted you. Thank you for your help in this endeavor, sir Laxus." He told me with a smile and held out his hand.

"It was my pleasure Mr. Rich." I told him. "Now you know I can deliver, so next time you wont have to worry." I said with a chuckle and smirk on my face.

"I also said I had a gut feeling and mine tend to always be right." He said. "Always trust the belly!" He told me as he tapped it couple times with a smile on his face. "Now about your payment..." He started. "I was originally going to pay 5,000 bits for the manticore meat, but you told me you could get hydra meat and did you ever! I then told you, that depending on the amount of meat you got, I would be willing to pay you 20,000 bits if I remember correctly." He said and I just nodded. "However, you procured more than I thought possible, so I will be stopping by your guild later today to drop of the reward. Is this acceptable?" He asked me.

I nodded my head. "That'll work. When can I expect you?" I asked him.

He held his hand up to his chin and started thinking. "Judging by the amount of hydra meat, I would say..... About five to six hours. So I will be by later, around 5. Is this acceptable?" He asked.

"Yes. I take it you don't require anymore assistance?" I stated. He nodded. "Very well. I will see you this evening." I said as I departed and headed back to the guild. I could have used the teleportation pad, but I wanted that to remain a secret for now, so I continued on foot.

I arrived back to the guild and saw many members hanging about and talking to each other. When they saw me, however, they all became quiet. I walked up to Cider who was behind the counter. "I need some food and water. I'm starving." I told her as I sat on one of the chairs.

She giggled "Anything in specific you would like." She asked me.

I know I had muffins for breakfast, but I was still in a breakfast mood. "Can I get some pancakes with some hot apple cider?" I asked.

"Of course master!" She stated. "Coming right up!" She then turned to the kitchen and yelled. "I got an order of pancakes!" She then turned and smiled at me. She then reached under the counter and grabbed some apple cider and heated it up with her magic. She then poured it in a glass and handed it to me.

I chugged it down and set my glass down so she could refill it and I sighed in pleasure. "That hit the spot." I said. The talking of the guild had picked back up and I looked at Cider as she refilled my cup. "Why was everyone so quiet when I entered the guild?" I asked her.

She smiled and said. "They heard about how you killed a hydra and came back covered in blood as if nothing happened. Most ponies seemed to think we were joking, but after enough of us that were present, insisted that we were telling the truth, they seemed to believe us." She told me with a smirk. "We also had informed them, that once they became a B class wizard or higher they would have to donate 3% of their rewards to the guild. They seemed to be upset at first, but then we explained that food and drinks were free because of this, they stopped whining. They completely stopped complaining when we told them you were donating over 50% of your own reward." She finished with a smile.

I smirked figuring that would happen. "Hey Cider?" I said.

"Yes, master?"

"Do you know a place that builds airships?" I asked her.

"Mmmh." she mumbled. "A few, but the closest airship builders would probably be located in Canterlot." She told me. "They are located mostly in wealthy cities because those are the only ponies who could afford one." She said. "Why do you ask?"

I just smirked. "I'll tell you later, after Filthy Rich stops by." I told her. "Whose all here right now anyway?" I asked.

She put her finger on the side of her head. "Well Magic, Duster and I are all here." She started. "Pinkie was here earlier with Rainbow Dash pulling pranks on us and then left after taking some contracts off of the board. Scootaloo is at school and Soarin is heading back to Cloudsdale for practice. Master Mavis, I haven't seen in two days and you just returned. So the only other two are the ones behind you, Big Mac and Thunderlane." She finished.

"Has Twilight come by today?" I asked her.

"No, not yet anyway." she said.

"Mmmh. If she stops by and I'm in my room please let her know I would like to talk to her." I said. "This includes you, Magic and Duster." I said.

"Sure thing!" she said.

The pancakes were finished and I dug in. I finished and then moved myself from the chair to the counter. I sat their for a couple hours while people came and went, waiting for either Twilight or Filthy Rich to show up. Many people came asking if it was true that I had killed a hydra to which I would nod and explain what happened. Rainbow came by once again, just to tell me how I was almost as awesome as her. She left and I went back to waiting; during this time I started thinking about magic types that would be good for the new members. I continued thinking about specific types of magic for each individual until, Twilight, finally showed up. She walked over to the counter.

"Good to see you Twilight." I said.

"You to master. I heard you've been reckless today." She said with a knowing smirk on her face.

"I don't think so..." I said. "In fact I'd say today went quite well" I told her. As I said that, the guild entrance opened and Filthy Rich walked in with two other men. "And it just got better." I said as I got down from the counter.

Twilight eyed me, confused as to why it was suddenly better. "Hello, sir Laxus." Filthy Rich said.

"Mr. Rich." I responded noticing the two other men caring some large sacks. "I take it everything went well." I said.

He nodded with a huge smile on his face. "Indeed! In fact, you have helped me solidify my business with the griffins!" He announced happily.

"Good for you Mr. Rich." I said genuinely happy for him.

"Thank you! Now about your payment." He started. "Here is the original 20,000 bits for the completed contract." he said as one of the other stallions handed me two large sacks of bits. Everyone was just staring shocked. "And these 10,000 bits are for doing a job well done and delivering more than bargained for." he said as the other stallion handed me the remaining sack. "That makes 30,000 bits in total. I hope this is acceptable for the contract." Filthy finished.

Everyone was staring at me with their jaws on the floor and I chuckled. "It's more than enough Mr. Rich. Thank you." I said as I stuck out my hand to shake his. "Let me know if you need help with anything else." I told him.

He shook my hand and smiled. "Please, just Rich is fine. I will, if I ever need that kind of help again and thank you once more. If you are ever in need of supplies, come by my store and I'll give you a discount." He told me.

"Will do. Enjoy the rest of your day Rich." I said with a smile on my face as he left.

"You to." He called back.

I looked around the room to see everyone staring at me. I chuckled "Twilight, take these bags and add them to the guild funds." I told her as I handed her the two bags which she levitated.

"Master!" Cider shouted. "That's 20,000 bits!" She said like I was crazy. "Are you sure you want to give that much to the guild?" she asked me in disbelief. Twilight also looked like I smacked her and Magic looked pale.

"I'm sure. Besides, I need to talk to you three and Duster. Magic, can you get her?" I asked him. He nodded dumbly and walked off.

"Master, I'm gonna need to purchase a safe that I can use to hold all these bits." Twilight told me.

"That's fine, but while you at it, buy me one to." I told her and she just nodded. Big Mac and Thunderlane were just sitting their frozen.

Magic returned with Duster and we then went up to my office. On the way, Duster has asked "What's going on?" In a whisper to the others. We then entered my office and I went over to my chair.

Thanks to my dragon senses, I heard Cider say. "Master, earned 30,000 bits from a contract and is giving 20,000 bits to Twilight to put in the guild funds." she explained.

Duster was immediately shouting at me. "Master! That's to much money and more then the 50% you said you would donate! Please reconsider keeping more for yourself." She pleaded to me. I looked around and saw the others had a similar look.

I sighed. "There is a reason I am giving that amount to the guild." I told them.

"And what would that be?" Twilight asked me confused.

"How much does an airship cost?" I asked them.

"It depends on the size master." Duster said. "If you want to know the cost for one of the airships from earlier, I'd say about 3,000 bits. Give or take a hundred." She finished.

"But, that doesn't include the cost for a housing area, maintenance, crew wages and supplies." Twilight added.

"How much do you think it would cost to build three brand new ships from scratch?" I inquired.

"Three!?" Cider shouted. "Master, we don't need three ships of that size!" She told me.

"I know. I want one airship to be the same size of the ships from earlier and two smaller ones about a quarter of the size." I explained.

"Well, I think building a brand new ship that size, would probably cost closer to 5,000 bits, compared to buying a used one. Two smaller ships a quarter of the size and brand new as well, would probably cost 1,000 bits to 1,500 bits." Duster told me.

"And if we skip the housing area fees for our ships and built our own facilities, how much would that cost?" I inquired.

"The building itself, along with the tools to maintain the ships, would be about another 2,000 bits." Twilight said. "But, that doesn't cover the cost of the crew and their continual wages." She finished.

"So in total, the entire price of such an endeavor would cost about 10,000 bits?" I asked and they all just nodded.

"Master. What is the point of getting these airships?" Magic asked me. "I think this would be a huge misuse of our finances and I don't see the need for three ships." he told me honestly.

I smirked while looking at the other bag of 10,000 bits that was just laying on my desk. "The guild won't be purchasing these airships." I said and they all looked relieved, until..."I will be." I said. They all looked at me like I was crazy. "Would you four be willing to work on this together for me?" I asked them.

They were all concerned but, answered. "Yes master." They all said.

"Good. Duster, take the other 10,000 bits on my desk and use it for any purchases you need to make." I told her. I then started shuffling around in my desk and pulled out the other 5,000 bits. "Magic and Cider, I want you to take 2,000 out of the 5,000 bits in here for any supplies you think all the ships would need. I also want three master bedrooms built on the main ship for me, Master Mavis and the captain. I only want one built on the smaller ships for only the captain." I told them. They all nodded. "Twilight, I want you to keep track of the progress of the airships and help Duster with anything she might need." She nodded. "Are their anymore concerns or questions?" I asked.

Twilight took a step forward. "What do you want us to do about the crew?" She asked me.

"Mmmh." I mumbled. "How long do you think this project will take?" I asked.

"Well, considering how you're buying three airships from scratch I would say a two to three months. That includes the housing unit as well." Twilight estimated.

"Then don't worry about the crew yet. I'll figure something out when they are all completed." I told her. "Anything else?"

"What is going to be the purpose of these ships, if you don't mind me asking?" Magic asked me.

"The biggest ship is going to be mine only and will leave only with me on it." I told him. "Speaking of, I want it outfitted with weapons and any kind of defenses that might help in battle. However, I will use this ship for whenever I have to travel to other kingdoms for a contract." I explained. "I will also use it if I want to take the entire guild on vacation , so make sure it has enough rooms on board." I said, while looking at Twilight and Duster. "The other two airships will be used for any other guild members that receive contracts and need transportation to get to there destination." I finished. "All of this is coming from my personal account, so don't worry about the money for the guild, Twilight, all of it is staying exactly where it is." I finished. "Any other questions." They just shook their heads. "Good. Inform me of all supplies that will be needed and keep me up to date on any progress you hear about this project. Thank you, all of you." I said. They all had smiles on their face except Duster, who still looked concerned.

I started escorting them back to the first floor and I saw that there were a few more guild members here all looking at me in disbelief. I chuckled and started heading back up to the first floor, but I still needed to talk to Duster some more. "Duster, please come with me" I said after I escorted the other three back to the first floor. She nodded and followed me back to my office.

"Yes master" She asked me as I sat back down in my office chair.

"I want the main airship to be outfitted for the worst sorts of conditions and have as many defenses and weapons as possible." I told her. "Do you understand?" I asked her and she nodded.

"I understand, master." She answered. "But, why do you need such heavy fortifications?" She asked me. "Is there something you're not telling us?"

"Master Mavis and I always try to be on the safe side of things. I would rather have them and not need them, then need them and not have them." I explained. "Plus, my instincts are telling me I'll need them." I finished.

".....Very Well master. Is there anything else you need?" She asked.

I shook my head. "If there is anything else I will inform you. Thank you for your time Duster." I said.

"Of course master." She said and left.

I sat there, wondering what this uneasy feeling I had was. Eventually, I continued my day and figured it was nothing important.

"I'm sure its nothing...."