~Iron Script~

Chapter 5: Back from Edolas

"Attention! Attention everyone!" Master's voice shouted through the speakers.

Everyone's attention turned to the stage Makarov was standing upon.

"I will be announcing the participants for the S Class Advancement Exam!"

Everyone erupted into cheering and clapping.

"MASTER!"

"Yes! Tell us master! We've been waiting for it!"

Mages were yelling left and right.

Levy clenched her fists up nervously. She was excited and hoped her name would be called, yet she was still doubtful.

"Everyone pipe down!" Erza commanded. She was standing beside Makarov.

"Master hasn't finished speaking. Listen." Gildarts added.

"This year's exam will be taking place on Tenroujima!" Makarov informed. "It is holy ground to our guild."

"OOOOOOOOooooh" The guild chorused.

"Each of your powers, hearts, and souls.." The Master continued. "I have judged them all this past year.. There will be 8 participants!"

Master looked around the guild and began announcing the names.

"Natsu Dragneel!"

Natsu jumped up in the crowd. "Alright!"

"Gray Fullbuster!"

Gray held a proud fist up and smirked.

"Juvia Lockser!"

Juvia's eyes widened and she looked over at Gray. "j-Juvia has to go against Gray-sama?!"

"Elfman Strauss!"

Elfman grinned wide. "That's a man!"

"Cana Alberona!"

Cana just shrugged and went back to her beer, Lucy shot her a frown.

"Freed Justine!"

Freed smiled, shooting Bixslow a grin.

"Levy Mcgarden!"

Levy head shot up to the stage, a hand rising to cover her mouth in disbelief. She could feel the stupid grin on her face. "Finally, I.."

Gajeel was in the back of the crowd but looked over at her and smirked.

So.. shrimpy's gonna be S class, eh?

"LEVY'S TIME HAS COME!" Jet and Droy both cheered, jumping up and down behind her.

"Mest Gryder!" Master finished. "Those will be the participants. you may choose one partner, but the rules are they must not be S class and they must be a Fairy Tail wizard. You all have one week to train. Thank you, and good luck!"

What the hell?! Why aren't I included?? Gajeel thought. Even Juvia is.. Tch.

Everyone reassumed their positions in the guild. Levy took a seat on the bench near the bar, where Jet and Droy stood behind.

"Levy was chosen! Levy's gonna be S Class!" Jet danced around.

"Levy! I'm gonna be your partner, right?!" Droy jumped up in front of her.

"No way it's gonna be me, right Levy?!" Jet argued, putting a fist up to Droy's face.

Gajeel stalked behind them, listening to their petty bickers that were obviously annoying Levy.

"I'm the faster runner!"

Levy's head began to sink down in her shoulders, her face in a frown. She couldn't stand it anymore.