During a relatively normal day in the often chaotic city of Magnolia, a strange phenomenon unfolded near the town square. Without warning, a cloud of shimmering stardust spiraled into existence — and from it, a boy emerged.
He stumbled forward, blinking in confusion.
"What? Where am I?" he murmured, his voice barely louder than a whisper.
The boy — Shiki — looked completely out of place. His dark clothes were dusted with residual cosmic light, and his eyes, wide with disbelief, reflected the lingering glow of his arrival.
From nearby, a familiar voice called out.
"Hey, who are you?"
Shiki turned to find Natsu Dragneel approaching, his spiky pink hair unmistakable, and with a expression of curiosity in his face. Hovering beside him was Happy, the small blue cat with white wings flapping in the air.
"Wait... is that—no way. Natsu Dragneel? From Fairy Tail? Am I dreaming?"
"Happy, do you think he's lost it?" Natsu asked, scratching the back of his head.
"Aye! Maybe he needs some fish. That always cheers me up!"
Shiki gave a small laugh and raised his hands in mock surrender. "I can hear you, you know. I'm not crazy—just... trying to process whatever the hell just happened."
In truth, he was trying to make sense of the strange, swirling energy in his chest — a celestial pressure that hadn't been there before. It pulsed in rhythm with his heartbeat, like stars waiting to be unleashed.
Natsu grinned, his mood shifting as quickly as ever.
"Mysteries, huh? I prefer punching my problems until they make sense."
"Aye! That's Natsu's way!" Happy chirped, nodding enthusiastically.
Despite the chaos in his mind, Shiki couldn't help but smile. Their energy was infectious — warm, loud, and surprisingly comforting.
"Maybe you can teach me that technique someday," he said.
Natsu's grin widened. "Sure thing! But first, let's get you some fish. Happy swears by it."
"Fish makes everything better!" Happy declared proudly.
The three of them began walking toward the Fairy Tail guild hall. As they moved through the city streets, Shiki felt the tightness in his chest ease slightly — though the strange warmth didn't fade. It lingered, cosmic and alive, like the universe had left a mark on him.
This has to be the world of Fairy Tail, he thought. Somehow… I ended up here.
He couldn't remember how or why. The last thing he recalled was being at home, casually playing League of Legends. Then, in a blink, he was standing in Fiore — stardust swirling around him, and an unfamiliar magic burning in his veins.
Aurelion Sol Dragon Slayer Magic.
It was more than a name. It was knowledge embedded in his soul — an instinctive understanding of how to harness the energy of celestial bodies, manipulate cosmic forces, and even bend the space between realms.
He didn't know who — or what — brought him to this world. But as he glanced at Natsu and Happy, laughing ahead of him, Shiki made a quiet vow.
Whatever this is… I'm going to make the most of it.