Chapter 1

At the Magic Council, a brunette woman, named Ultear, was playing with a crystal orb. One of the members asked her to stop, but she replied that she was bored. A blue-haired man, named Siegrain, replied that it’s quite boring indeed, and wonders if there's going to be any commotion soon. The man with a bat on his head was angry for his response, and wonders why an immature brat would be a member in the Magic Council, to which Siegrein replied that because he has strong magic. As the chairman calmed them down, he commented that while there are a lot problems in the world, one thing that he wished to take care of would be the idiots of Fairy Tail

At a Train Station located in the port town of Hargeon, the Conductor was asking if the guy, named Natsu, who was suffering from motion sickness was feeling alright. His feline partner, Happy, assured the Conductor that he was alright and that this happens all the time. Hoping that the info about the 'Salamander' was correct, Happy walked off the train, but Natsu, who was still suffering, departed with the train.

In a Magic Shop, a young lady named White Doggy key. Lucy immediately asked for the price, which was 20,000 Jewels.  In hoping for a discount, Lucy asked a couple more times before using her appeals, in which only give her a 5% discount.  Storming on the street and kicking signs, she overheard that the infamous 'Salamander' was in town.  Curious by the fire magic that can't be sold in a shop, she went to where the crowd was.

Natsu, who wasn't happy for riding the train twice, discussed with Happy whether or not the 'Salamander' they heard is really Igneel, to which Happy assured that it can only be him. Noticing the crowd cheering for Salamander, they ran up to see if that's what they're looking for.

The Fire Mage, 'Salamander', was waving to the crowd, and Lucy was wonder why her heartbeat was going crazy. With a look from Salamander, she became more infatuated and almost became part of the crowd until Natsu's appearance. Staring at Salamander, Natsu asked who he was, to which Salamander introduced himself. Disappointed, Natsu and Happy quickly left, but the rest of the infatuated women dragged them back and asked them to apologize. The Salamander offered Natsu his autograph, but with a refusal, he was thrown out of the crowd. Salamander then state that he had some business, and invited everyone onto his ship for a Party. As Natsu and Happy watched on, Lucy thanked them and invited them to lunch.

As Natsu and Happy, mostly Natsu, engulfing food in a mess, Lucy explained that the Salamander used a banned magic called Charm on the people, and thanked them for helping her breaking the spell. Lucy then stated that she wants to join a guild, and starts to explain what a guild is, what it does, and why mages must join in order to become a true mage. She then keeps saying that she wants to join a particular guild because she believes that there are a lot of interesting jobs there. Lucy then asked why they're in this town, which Natsu and Happy replied that they're searching for Igneel, the Fire Dragon. Shocked by their response, she retorted that it's impossible to find one in a town, shocking Natsu and Happy as well. As she pays for the food and about to leave, Natsu and Happy begin to cry, kneel, and thanked her kindness, which Lucy was embarrassed by their action. Natsu, wishing to repay for her kindness, wanted to give Lucy the autograph, in which Lucy immediately slaps it away.

Reading the Sorcerer Magazine, Lucy was laughing at what Fairy Tail had done yet again, including defeating the Debon bandits and seven other houses. Turning to Mirajane's photo shoot page, Lucy wonders how one joins Fairy Tail. Despite the bad publicity, she could help but admire Fairy Tail. All of the sudden, Salamander showed up and overheard her monologue. Salamander insisted that she join his party, but she refused and told him that 'Charm' does not affect her anymore by listing out its weakness, awareness. Salamander then managed to convince her to come to his ship for a party by re-introducing himself as Salamander of Fairy Tail and will give the master her request to join Fairy Tail. Lucy happily accepted, but didn't realized until the end that she was Charm'ed.

Evening came, and Natsu and Happy was happy to have eaten so much. Happy then noticed the ship afar, and said that the Salamander was going to host a party on the ship, but Natsu got motion sickness just from thinking about the ship. They then overheard the conversation between two ladies, and were stunned when they said that the party was hosted by the Salamander of Fairy Tail. Natsu's face became serious and looked at the ship, before feeling sick again.

On the ship, Lucy was invited to Salamander's Personal Suite for some wine. As she was about to drink it, Lucy immediately swatted the wine orbs away, stating that there were sedatives in it. Revealing his true nature, Salamander commanded his henchmen to grab Lucy, while stating that she's on his personal slave ship. Taking her keys, Salamander commented on her Celestial Magic before tossing the key out the window. Lucy couldn't help by cry as she couldn't believe that these are what kind of mages Fairy Tail has. Salamander then prepared to brand Lucy with a Slave mark, but Lucy commented that he's the worst mage. All of the sudden, the deck of the ship was broken through, and Natsu showed up, all before falling to motion sickness. As Salamander wonders how he came here, Happy grabbed Lucy in order to escape. Lucy asked what about Natsu, but Happy replied that he can't carry two at a time. Salamander tried to stop them from escaping, but missed all of his attempt. Knowing that if Lucy escaped would result in trouble, the henchmen starts to shoot them. Happy then lost his transformation in the midst of escape, and the both fell into the ocean. Lucy swam at bit to find her keys, thought about what to do next, all while Happy fell on his head. Back on the ship, Natsu struggled as he tried to ask about Salamander and Fairy Tail.

After finding her keys, Lucy quickly summoned Aquarius, which amazed Happy. Lucy requested to send the ship back to the coast, but Aquarius merely sneered. As Lucy yelled at Aquarius for sneering, Aquarius calmly replied that if she lost her keys again, she will kill her. With a wave of her urn, the whole ship, along with Lucy and Happy was send back to the coast. Everyone was wondering what's going on, but Natsu realized that the ship was no longer rocking. Lucy yelled at Aquarius's attack on the ship, only to realize that Aquarius aimed for her all along. Aquarius then told Lucy not to summon her for a while, and purposely said that she's going on a vacation with her boyfriend twice to annoy Lucy. While Lucy was proud of herself for her action, Happy wanted to check on Natsu's status.

With the boat no longer rocking, Natsu's facial expression became much more serious. Salamander then taunted Natsu for coming onto the ship, and wanted him out immediately. While Natsu removes his cloth, Lucy wanted to help him out, which Happy stopped her by telling that Natsu is also a mage. With the henchmen rushing towards Natsu, Natsu asked if he really is a Fairy Tail Wizard. Salamander replied that he was. Enraged, Natsu batted one of the henchmen away while stating that he's Natsu of Fairy Tail, and he has never seen anyone like him in the guild. Lucy was surprised that Natsu is a mage from Fairy Tail. Salamander, who's now been referred as 'Bora' by his henchmen, tells him not to call him that. Happy then give some background information about Bora, such as his nickname, his former guild of Titan Nose, etc. Natsu doesn't care, however, except that he cannot forgive him for using Fairy Tail's name to trick people. Bora then launched a sneak fire attack, but Natsu merely ate it all up while commenting that it's the worst fire he has ever eaten. Both Bora and Lucy's jaw dropped as Natsu thanked him for the meal. Everyone was surprised by his magic, and with a stance, and Bora's henchmen along with Lucy commenting that he's the real 'Salamander' of Fairy Tail, Natsu spewed out flames on his enemies. Natsu then begin to fist fight with fire, all while telling them to remember that this is the real Fairy Tail Mage. Lucy couldn't believe what she's seeing, such as eating flames, and use fire to punch. Happy then commented on Natsu's magic, including Dragon's lung will blow out flames, Dragon's Scales will dissolve flames, and Dragon's Claw will catch flames; all the forms of ancient magic to counter Dragons, the Dragon Slayer, which Igneel taught Natsu. Lucy then asked why a dragon would teach a magic that would slay them, which Happy was shocked by her comment as well.

While Lucy was impressed by Natsu's magic, she couldn't help but shout that he has gone too much overboard by destroying the whole port. With a defeated Bora, and the army coming to see what's going on, Natsu grabbed Lucy to escape the army so that she can join the guild.

Back at the Magic Council, members of the council couldn't be angrier at the idiots of Fairy Tail for destroying half a port. Siegrein, however, states that he actually likes these idiots. He then continued that while they are idiots, but most of them are also lots of strong people there as well. Siegrein, at the end, commented if it weren't for these idiots, it's actually quite boring.