A/N: Please read the author notes in the end... you will understand what I did in the chapter.
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As soon as Makarov announced that he was going to select a new Master everyone started to murmur among themselves. Erza decided to calm down everyone.
Erza: If Master has decided that someone among the Guild is ready to become his successor then he or she is definitely worth it. But I personally think that you should remain the Master.
Makarov: I have thought about it since a year ago... I have become too old for this job.
After Erza and Makarov spoke every guild member started to think deeply and found that both Erza and Makarov were right. Nobody could be a better Guild Master than Makarov but they also agreed that he had become too old and it was really tiring for him. All the guild members understood what he was saying except Natsu who was then nicely explained by Lucy and after that, he understood that too.
Makarov: Enough of this downcasted mood... As I said before this is the time for the festival.
Everyone cheered and started to prepare for the festival and soon everything was completely ready for the rally. Soon the time came and the rally started.
(A/N: I am not going to go into the details about what happened in the rally. It was exactly the same as it was in the anime except no one was injured this time except Makarov so no one had bandages and inclusion of Axel)
The rally was over and everyone in the guild was currently having a party when Makarov stood on the railing and his head grew in size and roared to gather everyone's attention.
Makarov: Good... Now that I have your attention, I would like to make the announcement.
Everyone became nervous about whose name Makarov was going to announce as Fairy Tail's 4th guild master. Axel was slightly worried because he didn't want to become a Master of the guild because he wanted to travel all around and participate in the Grand Magic Games. According to Axel only three people who be fit for the job.
The first one was Irene because she had the most experience but he knew that no one will want her because she is new in the guild.
The second was Ur, but she was also new to the guild so it would be the same with her too as with Irene.
The third was Erza, she was best for the job but she was very strict which could destroy the usual nature of Fairy Tail but if someone was there to guide her she could become a Great Guild Master.
It seems that Makarov has decided to speak.
Makarov: I Makarov Dreyar 3rd Master of Fairy Tail guild name Erza Scarlet as the 4th Guild Master.
Silence... complete silence. Everyone looked at Erza who was frozen stiff like a stone. After a few seconds passed she came out of her stupor.
Erza: Wait... What...???!!!! This must be a joke right??
Makarov: As you have yourself said before that if I choose someone then he or she definitely deserves it.
Axel: Phew... for a moment I thought that he was going to give my name.
Everyone sweatdropped including Erza when they heard that. Axel had a goofy smile on his face which suddenly turned serious and he placed an arm over Erza's shoulder in an assuring manner.
Axel: I believe in you Erza that you would be the Greatest Guild Master if you don't become insane first.
Everyone again sweatdropped but this time Erza became angry and decided to award Axel with her infamous Left Hook for his assuring words. Axel knew that it could happen so he was ready and easily dodged it.
Erza: Stay still so I can hit you.
Irene: Erza... I agree with Axel and I am so proud of you.
After that everyone started to congratulate Erza one by one, but Erza was still not sure if she was ready for something like this or not. Not leaving the guild she can get used to but she was sure that her controlling nature would be a problem.
Erza: Can I have some time to think... It is not an easy decision for me.
Makarov: Of course.
After that Erza left the guild pulling along her sisters, mother, and Axel with her. Erza took them to the beach so that they could think calmly. All of them sat down in a circle.
Erza: So what do all of you think?? No jokes this time... please be serious.
Everyone understood that Erza was being serious so all of them decided that they should tell her what they honestly thought about that but they knew too that Erza should be the one to make the final decision. But since she had asked her family for help they will help her.
Axel: Honestly I think that you will be a Great Master but the final decision should lay by you. Not matter what you decide you will still be the same for me.
Ur: I think you will be perfect for the job.
Ultear: Though I will miss you on missions but if you agree I can't be more proud of you but the final decision should be yours.
Irene: I am very proud of you Erza and whatever you decide I will support you.
Cana: I am going to be blunt but if might have to give up on your everytime strict nature... otherwise you will be great.
Mira: I agree with what Cana said.
Everyone: No matter what you do... you will still be the same Erza for us.
After that Erza started to think hard... very hard. Then she came to a decision. She discussed it with the others and they also thought that it would be best too. After that all of them headed back to the guild. Everyone in the guild was waiting in anticipation. Erza walked up to Makarov and decided to speak.
Erza: I accept the mantle of being Fairy Tail's 4th Guild Master...
Everyone gulped down but the next moment they started to cheer for Erza becoming the new Master. Erza slammed her foot on the floor and everyone quieted down.
Erza: I need to say something... as all of you know me since I was young. I am still young and inexperienced so I ask you all to understand... that I might make mistakes but believe me I will try my very best. I also have a strict and controlling personality so I would like that Master Makarov would become my advisor.
Everyone was stunned to hear that including Makarov. He never thought that she would still have the duty, he just wanted to enjoy the time after he retired but it seems that it was a pipe dream now. Erza has a aly smirk on her face which didn't go unnoticed by Makarov.
Erza: Master please stop me whenever I become too strict or controlling. Now I know it would sound so unnatural coming from me but for today... Let's party....!!!!!
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A/N: As you all have guessed that Erza won the poll so I can't go back on my word and many of you wanted that Makarov should stay the Master. So I found a loophole.... from now on Erza will be the Master of the guild along with Makarov. Erza will be always stopped whenever she would try to be more strict or controlling. Erza will still go on major missions like Oracion Seis arc. So how did you like this... Makarov being an advisor to Erza so she won't get out of the line... With this chapter this arc is done too...!!