They traveled in a large group, the strongest on the outside and weaker on the inside. This was what the strategy team came up with before they sent a small group to enter the cave. This was their most used traveling plan, but there were extras. This plan stayed the same when they added more people to their group. So far they found four guild. All of the guilds masters were killed for already getting infected by the incurable disease. It affected everyone, but it was their master's wishes. They didn't want to turn on their guild members and infect them.
Sabertooth barely survived. Everyone had the infection and was on the verge on turning, but Wendy and Chelia came and healed all of them. They were all pissed for relying on others, but were grateful for saving their lives. They left the guild knowing that it was unsuitable place to live in for so long. When they discovered the enemies that awaited for them they reluctantly joined the large group. Some of the people in the guild died because of how many there were, but nevertheless they gave it their all.
Fairy Tail brought everyone together. Their master and Porlyusica were the first affected. Before Porlyusica found a cure she and the master turned. Wendy tried to heal him, but her efforts were futile. Before anyone realized it he was crawling out of bed trying to nibble on the closet hand. They knocked him out and restrained him to the bed. Before his mind completely collapsed he utter his last few words.
"I don't want my brats to get hurt, especially by their own father. Please put me out of my misery, so that way I don't hurt you." He said as yellow tears flowed down his green cheeks. No one could take the burden of murdering their own master. He closed his eyes as if he he died, but all to suddenly they flew open. He gave Laxus a hungry stare, then looked down to were his hand was in his. He quickly raised it up and tried to bite it. Laxus quickly pulled away and with his own normal tears flowing down his face, put his hand over the masters forehead. He looked away as lightning erupted from his hand and the masters fell limply over the side of the bed.
Porlyusica suddenly burst through the door with the same hungry look on her face. Since Wendy was in the corner behind the door crying and muttering under her breath, "I'm so useless." Porlyusica attacked her. Wendy looked up in time to see the pink haired old woman snatch her. Her tears turn from those of sadness to fear. Porlyusica opened her bloody red lips to reveal yellow teeth with blood stains. It was obvious that she ate on the way over, but how many people died and how many turned? The rest of what was left most likely turned into them.
Just before Wendy's shoulder was bit and torn at, Natsu came with a lighted fist and smacked her across the face, successfully breaking her neck. Even when you're practically the living dead, you need blood to flow to your brain so you could function. The guild looked at the dead pink haired healer and white mustached master in silence.
"We should bury them." Lucy said as tears silently flowed down her face.
"They would appreciate that." Levy said.
"First we should all get healed." Gildarts said.
"Shouldn't we let Wendy get her strength back?" Erza pointed out.
"I'll be fine Erza-san. The oldest go first." Wendy answered.
Everyone lined up in order from oldest to youngest. The line moved slowly at first because Wendy needed to figure out where the source of infection was. Eventually she got the hang of it and went through the line quickly. When she finished the tips of her fingers were green and she fainted. Asuka went up to Wendy and pointed out her green finger tips. People started to freak out at the thought of loosing Wendy. Lamia Scale entered the guild and Chelia- being Wendy's friend- healed her. They quickly noticed the dead old people and gave them sympathy.
"You too huh?" Jura asked.
"Yeah." Natsu answered for everyone.
"So, which of you had to... you know." Lyon asked.
No one answered but the distant look Laxus had as he sat in the chair next to the bed explained it all. Jura walked over and put a comforting hand on his shoulder. Laxus didn't respond. It was hard, having to kill your grandfather. Especially when he took care of you when your father abandoned you. No one could understand what Laxus was going through but they were there, his family so they would be there for him.
"At least let's keep a journal of this for future reference." Levy recommended, trying to ease the tension.
"That's a great idea Levy!" Lucy agreed, knowing what she was trying to get at.
"So bunny girl and shrimp are writin' in a journal about all this shit?" Gajeel asked, trying to wrap his head around the topic.
"Yep," Levy said.
"I wanna write it." Gajeel said.
"But Gajeel-," Levy barely said.
"If he's writing it I want to do it better!" Natsu interrupted.
Lucy came and smacked him hard on the head. "No, Natsu! Me and Levy are writing it! No one else!"
"That's right!" Levy agreed.
"Aw," Gajeel and Natsu moped.
Unannounced guests entered the guild hall of Fairy Tail. They slowly crept into the infirmary room, trying not to make loud noises. No one realized as they entered the guild hall until a high pitch scream erupted from the back of the Lamia Scale group.
"What the hell is that!" Toby yelled.