Master Alex

The Council's Decision

"Welcome back, Alex," Gran Doma said when the group walked into the council room. "I see you brought an audience."

Alex nodded and grinned. "The other Masters wanted to show Fairy Tail their support." She looked at the Council. "Did you all come to a decision?"

"We did," Gran Doma said. He turned to Doranbolt. "Thank you for coming in today."

Doranbolt nodded. "Of course. What did you need me for?"

"Yesterday, young Alex came across two members of Grimoire Heart. And instead of arresting them, she wants to let them join a sort of rehabilitation program in Fairy Tail," Michello said. He sneered at the Fairy Tail Master. "I think it's a foolish endeavor, and they should all get thrown in jail where they belong."

"Luckily for Alex," Gran Doma said, "this wasn't just Michello's decision. And we agreed that with a member of the Rune Knights keeping watch should anything go wrong." He gave Alex a stern glare. "The former dark guild members will form a team that works for the Council. We will send them on jobs to take down dark guilds of our choosing. If they refuse, we will be placing them in prison, where they belong. Is that understood?"

Alex grinned and nodded. "Of course, Grand Doma. Thank you for the opportunity. We won't put this opportunity to waste."

Gran Doma nodded and turned to Doranbolt. "Alex suggested you for the Rune Knight to watch over her little team of miscreants. Would you be willing to help the Council with this?"

Doranbolt nodded. "Of course, Gran Doma. It would be an honor to assist the Council."

Gran Doma nodded and faced Alex. "It's decided then. For the next five years, the past Oracion Seis will take jobs given by the Council under the supervision of Rune Knight Doranbolt. He will provide us with the details of each job they take and alert us if they even think of going rogue."

Alex could feel Hotaru rolling her eyes at the Council, but she merely smiled at them. "Of course, Gran Doma. I have no doubt my guild members will behave for your Rune Knight." She tilted her head. "They will, of course, be taking other jobs as well, correct? After all, how can they be in a wizard's guild if they aren't getting paid? They will need to eat."

Gran Doma nodded. "Of course they will. They won't be eligible for S-Class promotions until the five years are up." He waved his hand at the door. "You all may go now."

Alex bowed and walked to the door. She grinned at the Masters as they left. "I can't believe they agreed," She told Master Bob. "With the way they were talking yesterday, I was sure they were going to take some of my guild members away."

Master Bob frowned thoughtfully. "You should be careful when it comes to the council," He warned. "They're counting on you to fail right now."

Alex nodded as the group walked to the train station. "Yeah. I just hope I can get my team to understand the importance of having a babysitter watching them for a while."

Master Goldmine chuckled and patted Alex on the back. "Good luck with that, kid. Fairy Tail has never been fond of the idea of someone babysitting them."

Alex snorted and rolled her eyes. "Tell me about it." She climbed on the train with the silent Doranbolt and waved to the other Masters. "Thank you again for coming to support me. It means a lot."

Alex say down on the train and looked at Doranbolt when he sat across from her. "We have a few hours before we reach Magnolia. Do you have any questions about your charges?"

For the duration of the train ride, Doranbolt asked about the Oracion Seis and their personalities. He also asked about Fairy Tail and where he would be staying for the next five years. Alex did her best to answer all his questions and promised him he would have room to stay in once she got Laki to expand the house some more.