Music whistled through the streets from the many bars and clubs that dotted the way. People swayed down the streets from side to side with beer and friends in hand.

The sun was down which meant that glasses were held high in the city of lights and mischief. Kazimir received a letter about a new member. It was unclear who it was to be exactly but it was nice to see the guild beginning to grow a bit more. It said that the person was informed to travel to Hosenka for a meeting as no one was at the guild house currently.

Kazimir took it as a chance to put together a small gathering. He arrived at a small pub in the center of the street.

"You must be Kazimir. The second floor is all yours," the man standing out front said and opened a door, Kaz stepped through and headed up the stairs to a small balcony area with a large table and drinks already set at the table. Menus were ready and he nodded.

"Judith is everything ready on your end," He called down to the second set of stairs for her.

Before he could hear her answer debris erupted from the building across the alley. Wind and glass blew over Kaz and screams followed the chorus of sound.

Kaz dashed over the side. Civilians laid on the streets with bruised bodies and bleeding wounds. A group of masked assailants shuffled out of the large hole in the building with sacks of jewels over their shoulders.

"A bomb," Kaz whispered. "Judith we have injured!" He yelled and dashed to the street. He landed with a flurry of wind and the criminals skidded to a stop.

The sun was going down in Hosenka, as a traveler made his way into the entrance of the town. The city lights were a spectacle as well as the music playing in the background, all coming from the different places. People, cheering up as they drank all kinds of booze, they were definitely having a great time.

Blake had come a long way from Stella in order to meet with Fairy Tail's Guild Master. He was hoping that he would have some information that could help on his quest, to find a Seraphim. The intel he gathered in his travel along some regions of Earthland, all pointed out that in this guild from Fiore, known as Fairy Tail, he would get the answers he needed. His contacts arranged this meeting by making an application for Blake to join the guild. It was his opportunity to ask some very important question to the most powerful mage in the guild, and also keeper of the guild's history and secrets.

'I can't believe that the meeting is taking place in this party city' Blake thought, 'What kind of guild is this guy running?'. He was certainly expecting for the interview with a Guild Master to be more of a formal occasion, but on the other hand, Fiore was known to have the most eccentric kind of magic guilds in Earthland. He was enjoying the scenery and all the entertainment that the town had to offer though, as he made his way to his destination.

"I'm gonna be late!", Blake suddenly realized that he got too distracted while walking, he had to rush if he wanted to make it on time. He started to run towards this small pub at the center of the street. "There it is! Oh! wait! look..!" Blake found what it seemed to be a golden coin right in middle of the street and stopped his pace to pick it up "This must be my lucky d.." - Boom-. Next thing he knows, he got caught up in an explosion of a building a few meters from him.

The shockwave caused by what it seemed to be a bomb detonation, knocked down Blake to the side of the street. Fortunately, he wasn't too close from the explosion so he was able to quickly recover his conscience. The people that were inside the building, and those closer to the detonation point were not that lucky though. Some were badly injured, and covered in debris from the building. Seraph then got to see a couple of ruffians getting out of the building's center of detonation. They were carrying a bag of jewels on their backs, and running through the injured people with smirks on their faces.

"You are not getting away with this!" Blake screamed at the assailants. As bruised and dizzy as he was, he gathered magic power on his hands and stomped them on the ground, "Go! Micah!". All he could see was his summoning piercing through all the dust and debris covering the environment, and aiming to land magic charge at the enemies. This was immediately followed by a gust of wind, coming from the opposite direction, that dissipated all the dust in the air.

Blake used his arms to cover his face from the wind current. He rubbed his eyes in order to have a clear view of the situation. He stood up, and shook off some of the debris and broken glass from his clothes. Walked a couple of meters towards Micah's direction and noticed that his summon was talking to someone standing right in front of the pub. Apparently, the gust of wind caused the enemy to stop, which made it easier for Micah's attack to hit its target.

"Who are you mister?" Micah referred to the male figure standing in front of him.  
 



Mana: 150/200

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Micah's Charge:

The party has alas not been entirely complete, not yet anyway, because the wonderful question now was, Who was Kazimir referring too when he mentioned Judith, It seemed either sadly of expected in some manner, Judith was not exactly in sight but still was in hearing range.

What had Judith been doing all of this time? why was she out of sight? Why are there so many pondering thought to a lingering mind that did not seem exactly of this reality, since it seem to be a one ended conversation of questions going no where.

Or well that is just how Judith's mind linger when casually going about how she normally did, The tiny motherly figure of Fairy Tail was just her normal as always.

So was everything ready on her end? Almost Judith was picky with how presentation was, it had to be up to a standard that she set rather high, in way high enough that Judith had started making sure everything was neat herself. Just like she would have it at home.

This is why Judith's role in Fairy Tail seemed so, almost rather small but when she was not around or doing it, People did notice. Alas back to the case at hand since Judith had still been zoned out and keeping everything in place in her view.

So just about when she would answer his to her Judith would hear what the ensuing chaos would be starting.

Thus now the situation would start, The wonderful part of Judith being on your travels was the act you have a small lady who was easy to travel, Nor was it the fact she would cook nice meals on your travels, Even her making safe places to sleep.

It was the fact, she was a healer. Even keeping in mind the fact she had all these other skills, Judith being a healer was a useful key.

So now, Rather then answering Kazimir or greeting the new member, Judith was running right out of the door to were she heard the blast the sound of some people being harmed, Just what would happen while Judith would get on the scene to help would be an interesting question.

Kaz landed and before the wind could settle, he heard the cry of one of the rubbers hitting the ground, surrounded by a flash of light. The rubber rolled on the debris clutching his ribs, and the others took a hesitant step back, now flanked by two magical enforcers.

"Seems I'm not the only one here," he said calmly looking for the source of light when a small kid no older than eight appeared with big blue eyes. The person was awfully young to have such power but he could sense a strange presence from it. Most likely from his long time dealing with celestial spirits.

He knelt down a little, "You're pretty quick on your feet. You can call me Kaz. Who might you be?" he asked, hoping that his lack of shadow and faint red hue to his eyes wouldn't give him away too soon or generate unwanted fear. "Oh one second," He stood back up and cast a gust of wind knocking the scattered few of the thugs against a wall. It wasn't long before Judith was on the scene and he knew she would be able to get the people back on their feet.

"Wanna help me get these guys out of the rubble," he asked the summon and then noticed the other figure coming up toward them. He caught a glimpse of the crimson symbol on the man's neck. "Ah, I see. That explains things," he nodded at the man he could only assume was the remaining fairy.

"And you must be Blake," He smiled, holding back the rush of information he got from all the blood that was speckled around the area. "A pleasure. Sorry, it was a rough introduction. The knights should be here soon to bring them in." The group of thieves were knocked silly from the dual attack by the mages and laid with wobbly heads and even shakier vision.

"This lovely lady here is Judith. The mother of Fairy Tail and Fiore's greatest cook. I take it this one is with you," he nodded towards the angelic summon. Kaz pointed up to the balcony area that was still intact. "We're up there. Welcome to Fairy Tail. We'll give you all the details once we get settled in."

It wasn't long before the rune knights showed up and exchanged a respectful salute with Kaz before taking off the criminals.

Judith's fancy work always seemed to be the part after the fact, After all she was already checking on people so hard in detail, it would seem as if she should have gone to medical school. countering her blessing that for the moment, Judith never had to attempt to fight anyone, if that ever became a case signs would show she was rusty in that department, Then again no one came to Judith often for anything related to combat.

Judith seemed to continually be checking over the various injured people. So what all did she really need to do? well unless the other two members of her guild actually paid attention. If they did not watch they would just hear the sound of rustling plants it would be slightly brighter, These were signs of Judith's magic.

Sure there were most likely various questions about Kazimir, Judith if she had been part of the conversation might been curious herself but for the moment it did not seem to be on Judith's mind, it would take a few minutes but Judith was doing her work even checking over the person afterwards.

Not too much time after completing her work Judith would join everyone to just quietly listening to Kazimir and the new member Blake talking, So far not saying a word because she might be really listening to take the moment in.

Kazimir introduction of her seem to amuse Judith she laughed about it even."I would assume there are better cooks then I most likely, Fiore's best is something I would never call myself."Judith would say, mostly because no one judged her cooking nor did she ever make cooking a competitive things for her to do."It is all about the enjoyment of cooking and the wonderful flavors of food."With that Judith would finally be in the conversation a bit more so to say.

Her Fairy Tail's guild master? unless other talents not having to do with magic where good enough to gain her the title Judith would not expected to be called that."Me, you must be mistaken, I have never attempted to gain leadership of Fairy Tail."It never seemed to strike her mind, But it would leave maybe to the wonder of other people, What would Judith be like as the leader of Fairy Tail if she took up the mantle? Maybe if she ever felt worthy or could be talked into it, if they truly felt it was something fitting of her.

"Kazimir is the guild master, I am merely doing what is consider my job currently."Thus the humble person she was continue to where they would intending to go with to start.

Kaz rubbed the back of his head when the little angel complimented him. "Thank you. That was a swift quick you have too." The angel was a delightful bundle of hope and enthusiasm. He could only wonder what kind of companion would be with the spirit. The next person showed up. A young man with a kind face. But there was something familiar about the being. Something that seemed to radiate a graceful presence.

The wind mage nodded as Micah gave the rundown of the situation. The young man blushed a little and he smiled at the tenderness. "I should be thanking you two for your help. It's a pleasure to meet you.

"Oh," he replied at Micah's sudden outburst of information. He certainly wasn't shy. Kaz looked away, averting his eyes for a second, and then looked at where his shadow was supposed to be. 'Outed already huh,' he thought to himself. Luckily Blake interjected before Kaz had a need to explain after being put on the spot. Kazimir leaned a few inches forward as golden circles appeared in Blake's eyes. Everything clicked in his mind and he revived a not too distant memory. The man was a nephilim. not an easy thing to conceal.

He knelt down toward Micah, "See you next time Micah. And shadows are overrated," he added with a little laugh, but some would consider him a monster. Blake dusted himself off after sending away Micah and Kaz could almost smell the angelic nature in the man's blood.

He chuckled back at Judith's humility, "Of course, the best would never say they were." He looked back at the people that were healed and ready to be taken care of by the knights. Judith's magic was ever impressive in that regard.

Kazimir didn't try to hide his smile at the mistake. He realized that he may have overdone it with the introduction or could have smoothed it out a little more for new people. Judith was more or less the mother of the guild.

He patted Blake's shoulder, "Come on. let's not be so formal. It's time to eat and welcome you. And give official introductions." He dashed the group back up to the second-floor balcony if they let him.

"Let's eat. What's on the menu Judith," he said and sat down at one of the seats. Once the food was ready and the plates were passed around he would continue talking.

"It seems like we already know each other's magic. I use wind, Judi is a healer and summon angels. Tell us a little more about yourself? What brings you to Fairy Tail, Blake? You should know that the guild is small right now, and I only recently became the guild master. But I'm hoping to get things going." he asked with a smile but didn't touch his food. Mostly having it in front of him for a symbolic gesture.

What a wonderful way to end this situation, she did not have anyone try to hurt her. Then again it was most likely because Judith might not want to check just how dangerous her magic could get, It was mostly healing but it did do other things.

At least Judith much like Kazimir's experience with her and her daughter did take the compliments with a positive feeling."I do thank you for how you feel about my cooking."Judith might wonder if he was over playing her ability to give her confidence, When surely as a cook, Judith did not lack. After all Judith doubted most guilds had their own in house caretaker like Judith. Or maybe not well known one of the few things."It does almost seem unfounded if having no one to compare too, If I am being fair."Maybe one day some one would either cook along or against Judith, She would welcome it so far with her demeanour.

Then again, Judith was not about making cooking a race or competition either."But, I do ponder if such a title might be fitting of me, But to take more time away from home would surely annoy my husband."Which was a valid thing to consider. So far Judith did take a lot of work into account for her work.

It just happen her husband seemed to be a man to be okay with a wife who was often away travelling as she did."Menu is simple: Large loin of beef roasted over six hour around a pit of fire, With Mashed potatoes,gravy, cheddar and chives dinner rolls and asparagus."

But wait Judith was not done."Or unless the first option is not of your fancy, Chicken stir fry served either spicy or mild upon a bed of rice."Judith left people options."With: drinks being served as well, Wine, juice, beer or if need be, I might be able to fill request of drinks."Knowing Judith if she had been this in depth with being prepared, Who knows what all she had collected for this situation.

Judith until some one mentioned what they wanted seemed to stand in place while people settled in. After all, She did not want to miss this conversation at all, New members were always interesting to her and she did not want to miss anything she could learn currently.

Kaz nodded at Judith, "It's my pleasure," he replied to her comment about cooking. He rubbed his chin at her next statement about no one to compare it to. Perhaps there should be some sort of competition for cooking. An Idea he'd sit on for now.

"Think of it as a restaurant. They don't pick a day to see which one is better. People just learn over time which they prefer. Same with your cooking. You don't have to have a competition. Every time someone compares one of your meals with something they've eaten elsewhere, they'll know."

Kaz shook his head with a smile at the embarrassment that the new member felt. "Please, it was an honest mistake. No bowing necessary. I never get used to it," he laughed to ease a bit of the tension from the mistake in identity. They then made their way to the dining table to have a proper meeting and meal. He grinned at Judith as Blake continued with the topic of her being the best cook in the land. A delightful rumor to spread around.  

"Not many Summoners. You may be the first of Fairy Tail. Don't worry. Strength will come in time. We'll help you." He remembered when he first came to Fiore and the struggle he went through on the road to power. It could be a long one. "Micah is a wonderful companion. Full of energy. How did you find out you were a summoner?" Kaz would ask right before the menu explanation came. She truly outdid herself this time. His mouth could almost water hearing it."Oh yeah, we have a waitress, if you wanted them to prepare the food and bring it Judith. After all, you did the heavy lifting of cooking it all. Thank you. I can almost taste it."

Kaz returned his full attention to Blake as it seemed so did Judith with his tale beginning. The mage's eyes narrowed for an instant at hearing his quest to find a seraphim. He folded one hand atop the other and listened intently. It all seemed to bring back recent memories and an ache in his chest where the wound still was. Then the man confirmed his suspicion. The eyes had given it away. he was a Nephilim after all. And after all this time how ironic it was to be sitting here with one. The word rewarded had a bittersweet ring to it in his ears.

"Take your time," Kaz replied as the summoner stopped to drink water. The magic he cast brought a nostalgic look to the wind mage's eyes but one lined with a somber undertone. He crossed his arms in thought, upon hearing he had yet to realize his full angelic potential. But that was the life of a Nephilim.  He felt his throat run dry a little as Blake mentioned his interest being getting answers from Fairy Tail. Did he already know or did someone send him here for that reason? He exchanged a quick look with Judith and then back to Blake. He almost breathed a sigh of relief as the man's inquiry came from the grand magics of the guild.

Kaz snapped out of his concentration, "Oh yeah. I always forget that part," he said and stamped the right side of Blake's neck. "Of course. We'd be honored to have you."

"That's a lot to take in. You've had a long journey and it seems you know exactly where you want to head. It's true. I haven't heard of many if any turned into a Nephilim at such a young age. What about you Judith?" He looked toward the healer, before speaking again.

"Tracking down a Seraphim is tough and dangerous business. But not impossible. It will be hard now as the connection between our world and theirs was mostly severed in a terrible turn of events. You see there was a war some time ago when Demons began to pour into Fiore. The Angels and Demons decided they were going to have a showdown on Earthland. And well...the people and beings of Earthland banded together and cast them out."

He sat back and brought a teacup to his lips. The liquid splashed against his mouth and then he remembered and without a sip, he set it back down. "As for your main goal. It seems fate has an interesting way of turning things. I thought you were a Nephilim when I saw your eyes. The same eyes that I used to have. Not so long ago, I was a Nephilim and was able to unlock its fullest potential. You don't need a Seraphim for that. I can help you." He wondered how Judith felt about the Irony of it all and he paused to gauge the man's reaction now. He was sure he would have more questions.

"As for the other. It is a big question to ask the origin of the grand magics, but they are not of this realm. I think the only way for you to be satisfied with your quest is to obtain one for yourself," Kaz gave a nonchalant smile. "So you'll need to get stronger."

"And don't worry. Joining a guild for a personal agenda is why most people join one. Sometimes is companionship other times its power. But they all end up going hand in hand." He sat back after having taking up a good bit of talking time himself. "If it's more history you are looking for though. Judith is well versed on some of the lore in Fiore, and I've studied Nephilim for some time."

Oh it was one of these times again, Such situation Judith could ever count on one hand with how many times she had been a part of these conversations. Then again Judith seemed to focus on many things."Oh some one was taught manners, How Delightful."Judith did not seemed to take any of this right away seriously, To Kazimir this was normal, it might not be to Blake. Just carrying on as she normally would only remarking to herself aloud."If where there was more then just three people here...I am after too use to cooking for 5 others aside from me."Judith would also add in."Or more."So a larger group, Yes the title of the mother of Fairy Tail, Had her mind around nothing actually serious to anyone in this situation only to her work.

But did Judith actually ignore everything of the conversation? No, She was just bringing Blake his food, Setting a small plate of food for herself since she did not eat much and leaving a plate too, Either not knowing what happen with Kazimir or playing along with keeping it hidden. Just showing no sign of anything being different.

With hearing their parts of conversations Judith still seemed quiet, She did not speak up or nose into anything simply because she did not seem interested to.

Just so what else would Judith do before sitting down to eat? Well get a glass of wine, Wine Judith seemed to have made herself  during her free time. It was dark red in colour and knowing Judith the time and caring into must have paid off of for her. But so far Judith seemed to be the only one drinking her wine.

Maybe until some one asked Judith an actual question about something she might not answer anything."Ahh so that is why your so different upon first meeting, Polite and well mannered, with honest and good intentions."Judith's only comment about the races of the people around her seemed to be, Judith so far was still the most plain not that she minded entirely.

Judith would laugh because."I joined Fairy Tail for work,Since I had free time for my children are adults now."Blake would most likely now get small bits of what made this woman the way she was."My husband needed to work less after injuring himself while working, Thus I walked into the doors of Fairy Tail when Adriana was Guild Master."It might not seem much for Blake since he was new, But Adriana was the guild master for a fair while.

"So joining for the reason of personal agendas isn't entirely a horrible thing."With a friendly smile and a sip of her wine she would just say."What the agenda and play would be more of the matter of it."Judith seemed to have no trouble about it, in which was simple to assume she would.

Judith was the one for history, Only making it passing."You make it sound like I am old Kazimir, I would like to think i am not entirely that old."Judith laughed about it since well, what Kazimir knew about Judith, Blake was new and did not."But I know a fair amount that could be useful."Blake would have to make do with what was stated there.

He smiled at the young man's enthusiasm and emotion as Kaz pulled away the stamp. A big smile lit up Blake's face and Kaz nodded, "You're going to do great." He put the stamp away. Since coming back from hiatus that was the first stamp he had given someone and it truly felt like a revival was on its way.

Blake sent out a quick torrent of questions. All the expected ones, especially with the mission the boy was intent on following. Kaz wasn't sure how to respond or if it was something Blake really wanted to here. He looked toward Judith, not knowing if she knew the full story as well. It was something that happened during his ventures out of Fiore.

"Thank you for your concern Blake," He smiled when he heard Blake apologize so quickly and offered the space to speak without fear of judgement. He was certainly living up to the traditional standards of what a Nephilim should be for the people. "I think that some things happen for a reason and sometimes destiny is inescapable. But I also believe that we can become strong enough to shape our own," He sat back in the chair and looked over the balcony edge. He was searching for how to begin.

"It's not so accurate to say I lost my grace as I got rid of it," He looked back at Blake. The wind mage pulled his scarf away and opened the top of his shirt to reveal a vertical scar on his chest. "A seraphim attacked me once, and gave me a fatal wound. It provided me an ultimatum. Accept the divine grace or perish. So I took it. It gave me a great deal of power. I can still show you how to achieve that. How to fly," he grinned at the thought. Trading one pair of wings for another. "The seraphim had plans for me though. An agenda. Not all Seraphim are benevolent. Most embody an aspect of emotion. A feeling. This one..was wrath. He wanted me to destroy. So long story short," Kaz concealed the scar once more .

"During the battle for Earthland. The Seraphim and Nephilim tried to recruit me to fight on their side against Earthland. I made my choice. Then I found a way to rid myself of the grace. I didn't fall to anything evil so no need to worry about that. Making the decision to stand with Earthland and cast out the seraphim weakened my connection to the grace. Along with a short ritual." He would leave out the details about the ritual but that was the summary of things. It was no doubt a lot to hear. But he hoped that it all didn't taint his view of the divine. The truth of the matter was that, Kaz was thankful Blake was turned into a Nephilim as a child. He held onto a small piece of hope that Blake would be the redemption story that the seraphim needed to rebuild the bridges to Earthland and atone for threatening to use it as a battle ground.

"Don't let any of that discourage you. Seraphim come in all sorts of ways." He tried to veer things back to a happier tone. He turned the cup of tea infront of him while he listened to Judith and Blake get to know one another more. "I couldn't agree more," he supported Judith's statement about joining for personal agenda's.

He smirked and took a reluctant sip of his tea, when Judith mentioned not being that old, "Of course. I only meant you know a lot about the guilds history," he cleaned it up, with a bit of lightheartedness in his voice. He would get that answer one day.

The topic of Adriana was still a bit of a interesting one for him. And he hoped he would come to see her once more. It also reminded him he wasn't sure how much Blake new about the dragons descending to crush them all.

"Judith would know a lot about Adriana. I was never in the guild when she was in charge. I'm also curios to hear about how she was as a person and a guild master."

The wonderful part Judith would just say."The wonderful part, with in being a member of Fairy Tail, I would at least expect you to do your best."However that was an extremely expected line form Judith. Judith did not expect anything from Blake then just to  be himself."I always told my children, Be yourself it's all you can do."With that Judith seemed to just sink into the quiet and listen to Kazimir's story.

Only comment from her would be."I wonder if I would have been fitting to be a seraphim, It would have been an fitting thing for me a fair amount of time a go."Would it leave them both to wonder if that was a possible thing for them to ever have to picture, Then again it was not much of a worry."But I do not need to alter or change my life at all at this point."So at least they won't assume Judith would just have wings out of no where one day, she had other plans.

So many things, Kazimir has dealt with his own struggles, But it won't have Judith reveal anything else of herself. Then again Blake here too chances are that not much else could be revealed about Judith path as it stands between Kazimir and Judith.

Did her daughter get caught up with any of this? she would think not naught but conversations between them are sparing. But that was a situation to deal with down the road.

So guild story? well was not much."When i join still not many was active or joining, If anything i felt like a inn keeper."Which did seem like a horrible line of work for Judith."She was a simple guild master, Leave her to her work and you generally did not see much of her."It did not seem much to start with.

"She loved her booze, Most of the guild's cost in terms of food and drink went towards her drinking habits." Judith must have done a lot of book keeping, if she kept track of that, taking a small sip of her glass of wine."So much so I had considered, Learning how to make my own wine at the time to balance out costs."Judith was just telling random stuff to mix it in.

"She was a friendly person....she knew her how well to work her womanly charms and how to show it off, But a good honest and well intention woman, A rather fitting leader, Even with her drinking problem."It seemed like a decent way of Judith mentioning the former master."Something about a taller, orange haired woman with blue eyes, with very noticeable features seemed to sometimes draw a lot of eyes." She would laugh about it.