Fairy Tail Super, Book 5: Bonds of Ice.

Home for the Holidays: First Quarrel

"REJOICE REJOICE!! LORD GRAY HAS COME HOME!! REJOICE!!"

A servant ran through the halls of the vast and massive house of Darara, while other loyal servants whispered excitedly among each other.. as well as people who obviously Darara's extended family, varying from Darara's kids and their spouses to his grandchildren..

The only ones who weren't excited about the return of a Noble, were the slaves who weren't allowed to celebrate, but instead kept working..

The Exotic Slaves on the other hand, looked a little hopeful. Perhaps a Noble who didn't know the cruel ways of Nobility would be a little nicer to them? Hope kept you going after all.

"Gray Fullbuster!! I never thought I'd see the day that I'd finally get to meet you!" Laughed Darara as he led Gray into the vast main hall of the mansion. "When your name appeared on the tapestry I thought 'hey! fat chance!'  HAHAHAHA!"

The main hall of the mansion was huge.. with what you thought a typical mansion would have.. with a brightly lit chandelier, a massive staircase going down the front with gold and brass adorning all the furniture.. making it look like a full refurbished castle from Beauty and the Beast.. 

Quite different from the outside environment. While the guards.. along with Goku and Natsu had been left inside.. Gray and Pumkin had been quickly ushered inside.. and where now walking with Darara, surrounded by White, Sukro, and Velma. 

"Hmph.. so the prodigal grandson returns... what a joke.." muttered Velma glaring at Gray. "And he took my favorite slave to boot."

"Actually it was MY slave.." said Sukro. "But it's okay! Maybe I can borrow her for some sparring, that Ok with you? New Big Cousin? heeheheheheh.."

Pumkin edged away from Sukro. That guy did not give off the same battle drive as Goku.. which was just a desire for friendly competition.. this guy felt like pure bloodlust despite his innocent expression.. 

Gray seemed to ignore them.. determinedly staring up at Darara as he followed him into a large hall. Thank goodness he found his clothes and dressed himself.. or things would be more awkward.

Pumkin wanted to look at Gray and give him some sign of reassurance.. but she wasn't sure what she could do without giving away the fact she knew him.

"Enough you two." said White serenely. "it's a special occasion.. his return.. allow him to have his first inheritance.. a Saiyan Servant would serve him well in his training.."

"I don't need training.." Gray said. "I know magic well enough.. "

"ooohhh.. he inherits his father's Demon Slayer magic and thinks he's all that?" said Velma with disdain on her face. "Perhaps he wishes to put his money where his mouth is?"

Gray narrowed his eyes at Velma. "You don't think I can hold my own? Cousin?"

"Call me that again.. and you'll lose your tongue!" Velma snapped. "All the members of our family can fight, I don't doubt you can.. if your blood is definitely of Papa's.. and there's no doubting the enchanted tapestry with your name on it.. the problem is.. you haven't grown to the ways of Nobles.. your stripping display outside has proved THAT much.. we are a Mercenary Family.. Gray... you must know not just the manner of Nobility.. but the Cruelty of Heartless Nobility.. or your enemies will take advantage of you.. and use you to destroy what Papa has built!"

"Now now.. there will be plenty of time to ascertain his battle prowess later.." said Darara. "In the meantime I want to spread the news to the entire system... a PARTY that's what we need.. a HUGE party.. in fact.. forget just having that Saiyan girl as a slave.. perhaps you'd like to marry her!? She's pretty isn't she? I want to have good strong great grand children.. and a Half Saiyan would only serve to strengthen this family..."