Hi Everyone. After reading the manga, I decided to make up my own little story from there. So if you don't read the manga, there will be spoilers on who END is and so on so forth. So read at your own risk. My story starts of with everyone being defeated in their battles. There may be some spelling mistakes, but that's because my spell checker decided not to work for me today. Yeah...annoying, but if you spot any. Just ignore it. Once I get it working again, I'll upload it with the correct spelling.

I hope you all enjoy.

Disclaimer. I don't own any characters, they belong to Hiro Mashima.

Chapter One

Hope

Dark clouds swarmed the bright blue sky and every bit of light was turned to darkness. The warm breeze everyone had felt before had turned into a bristle ice piercing gust of wind. It seemed Fairytail were going to lose indefinitely. There was no comeback, no savoir. Just destruction and death. Laxus Dreyar was practically dead on the grounds of Haven, blood staining his clothes and rubble covering his body. He laid there, taking slow painful breaths. It hurt his chest, like something was lodged deep inside his lungs. There was only so much breathing he could do. His fists punched the ground with all his might, as he started to crawl away. He pushed his knees to the dirty rubble and picked himself up, spluttering crimson liquid from his mouth as he stammered.

Erza Scarlet and the Mermaid Heel's best Kagura were beaten to a pulp by Neinhart, just away from the southern quarters. Their battle was a strong one, with two of the best female wizards using all their might to destroy this one spirggan. How badly did this end? Kagura dropped to her knees, her eyes wide as she stared at her hands. She was so weak compared to him. She had tried everything…but still nothing worked. This large spriggan seemed to be indestructible. Every time she or Erza would get a slash in, it did nothing to his body. Kagura whimpered, her hands clutching her face allowing her hands to catch her tears. Erza was still fighting. Her sword of destruction plowing into his right shoulder. With a hell of earth scream, she sliced his arm through before pulling out her sword to inspect the blood. Her eyes tightened to her blade, before receiving a fist full of Neinhart's power. The force was strong, taking her off her feet and sending her flying to the conclave of rubble. Kagura screamed for her, but Erza was down. Sweat ran down her face, followed by the blood and tears. She wriggled her body slowly, her hand reaching for her shoulder where she had felt excruciating pain. She could barely stand, her magic energy was fading dramatically. Kagura bellowed her name once more, down on her knees as she watched Erza struggle to stand. They were done for.

Much like the others who had come into battle. Juvia and Cana were spread out across the battlefield, blood leaking from their deep wounds. The Sabretooth guild and Mermaid Heel were in no better shape, either on their knees in mercy or knocked out from the blast of their wrath. Sting stood up, clutching his wounds before being blasted back down to his knees. He felt weak, like there was no potential left inside of him. Rogue was beside him, barely breathing. His eyes turned to his twin dragon slayer and he frowned lightly. Nothing could be said. He was just thankful that he had sent Froch and Lector with Yukino into the far distance. Where they would be safe.

Lamia Scale and Quatro Puppy had been taken, wrapped in anti-magic cuffs and pulled along the route, to the chambers. It seemed that all of Zeref's army and spriggans were taking over. Destroying everything in their paths. Not even the king's great army was enough. Princess Hisue and her father were held captive after the black wizard's mighty soldiers conquered the castle in Cronus. Everything was falling.

Lucy Heartfilia sat by the bed in the infirmary room, still inside of the Fairytail building. Her partner, Natsu was still unconscious from when Happy had brought him to her. It was obvious to the celestial wizard that the dark forces would charge into Fairytail at any moment, after hearing Warren's message that Fairytail was down for the count. She weakly tensed, grasping her team-mate's hand, hoping that he would wake. Happy laid still in her lap, tears falling from his big bright eyes. His bottom lip trembled as he too reached out, placing his paw on top of Lucy's hand, which had a tight grasp of Natsu's. There was only a matter of time, until a spriggan 12 would come in here and take them all captive. Lucy's chest tightened, her tears falling down her cheeks.

She mumbled his name, desperately hoping he could hear her. If anyone could save them now, it was him. Natsu Dragneel, the salamander of Fairytail.

"Lucy…I'm scared" Happy cried out softly. "They will take us away. What if he doesn't wake up in time?" his eyes were red from his never ending crying, his fur wet from her own tears that had accidentally landed on him. She bit her lip. There was no hope left, they were done for. She stared at the pale face of her team-mate. He looked so dull, so ill. It made her stomach twist. He was their last hope in stopping Zeref. And by any means necessary, she needed to protect him. To protect their future. Her heart throbbed.

"Please, protect the future"

Her eyes welled up once more, her head falling down to look at her small feline friend. Her body tensed. Everyone else was fighting out there, for the future. And here she was. She shook her head, using her free-hand to wipe her wet tired eyes.

"Over my dead body Happy" she growled. "I won't let them. They can do what they want with me, but I wont let them take you…or Natsu!"

"Lucy…" Happy watched with sadness as she leant forward, her head falling onto Natsu's body, while hugging Happy with her other arm. She was crying hard, harder than ever before. Being a fairytail, she made so many wonderful friends…but these two. Happy and Natsu. She smiled weakly.

"You're my family and all I have left. I'm not letting anyone take you guys away from me" she cried. "YOU HEAR ME! NO ONE!" she shouted, squeezing Natsu's hand tighter. "They'll have to kill me first!"

"But Lucy…" Happy's eyes widened with shock. Tears flowing down his blue fur. This was the girl he had teased on countless occasions, destroyed her apartment, dragged her along to dangerous missions…but loved. "I don't want you to die" he whined softly. "Not for us" he rubbed his face into her chest and soaked her skin with his tears. "Please…don't leave us. Don't die!" his chest hurt him, a horrible pain of sorrow filled up inside him. This was the real Lucy, not future Lucy, not Edolas Lucy. This was their Lucy. If she died, nothing would be the same again. There would be no more teasing, no more glorious food and practical jokes. No more comfort hugs…no family left.

Suddenly, a loud noise of destruction rebelled through the walls. They were here. Finally, Lucy releases them both from her grasp, causing Happy to scream out her name. But that wasn't going to change her mind now. There was no running away, no turning back. She had her keys to her side, but she was strong enough not to hold them and call them out. She was strong now. She took a deep breath, shielding her body between the door and the bed containing Natsu.

This was it.

The noise rippled, getting louder…closer to her. She exhaled, grasping her whip to her side. Her eyes blared at the closed door, awaiting for someone to stumble in. Slow and steady pants, she waited.

Happy watched her with anticipation, silent cries for her.

"I'm a fairytail wizard…" she mumbled to herself. She held her whip harder before whispering something quietly. Happy bit his lip, not quite catching what she had just said before the door swung from its hinges, followed by a blast of explosions and smoke. Lucy squealed, the force of the blast sent her flying to the other side of the room. Happy watched with awe as she jumped to her feet, slashing her whip as she ran towards the monstrous spriggan.

But in fact, it wasn't a spriggan at all. Lucy swallowed her tongue as the man she saw before him, was none other than the dark wizard himself. Lord Zeref. His eyes burnt into hers, slightly amused as he turned to the pink haired mage in the bed. Lucy growled, slashing her whip to him.

"DON'T YOU DARE!" she spat, angrily. Catching his attention, Zeref quickly turned to the blonde wizard, his eyes turning soft. "Star dress, Leo form!" she bellowed. "Open gate to the lion, leo" a golden glow formed around her, her clothes changing and a tattoo of the zodiac sign appearing on her arm. Loke stood beside her. There was no flirty comment as he dived straight into battle, his golden fist aiming for the black dressed wizard. "Regulus Impact!" Lucy shouted, as she swarmed her magic energy.

"Lion Brilliance!" Loke roared, as he slashed the wizard down before him. Zeref stumbled back slowly, tears welling up in his eyes.

"Open gate of the maiden, Virgo!" Lucy barked out, casting a golden light to reveal the pink haired celestial spirit. Her breathing was harsh. There was no way she was going to win this, but she could at least give Happy time to get Natsu out of here. Or that's what she thought. The two spirits charmed their way at the dark wizard, their magic intense, just before Lucy opened another gate. "Open gate of the sea-goat Capricorn!"

All three spirits stood before Zeref, with Lucy behind them. She stood proudly, with determination and honor. It seemed she could perform multiple summoning without breaking a single sweat. The dark wizard smiled at this, his hands clapping with pride.

"There is no doubt that you are a Heartfilia, young child" he stated with amusement. "How proud I am of you, taking up your ancestor's title as the most powerful celestial spirit mage" he frowned, turning to Natsu. "You look so much like your mother…I trust my brother kept you strong" Lucy's eyes widened. Brother? He stepped forward, allowing Capricorn to close the gap.

"You, are the dark wizard Zeref. The one who fused a contract with Lady Anna and Lady Layla" he chanted.

"Indeed, I'm surprised you remembered" he mumbled. "And I see Layla's daughter also gained your keys" he looked to Virgo then at Leo.

Loke clenched his fists.

"You dare touch her and you'll pay!" he shouted. Zeref smirked, shaking his head back and forth as if it was forbidden.

"No harm will come to Layla's child, I swore an oath to that. A promise she made me keep those years ago"

"What?" Lucy muttered, not fully understanding. Her eyes looked deeply into his, as he opened his mouth to speak again.

"Your mother helped me open the eclipse gate, in exchange she made me promise to insure your safety, making sure no harm comes to little Lucy Heartifilia" he smirked again. "So although you're willing to die for my brother, I cannot allow that to happen" he looked back at Capricorn, who stood still before him. "A magical contract that cannot be broken. Layla performed it herself, using the rest of her magic energy. So even if I tried, my magic would be immune to you" he explained heavily. "But, I will give you the same offer I did to your ancestor Anna, to join me and my forces…I could use a celestial spirit mage like yourself"

"Never! My heart belongs to Fairytail" she shouted, cursing under her breath. Zeref cackled at this, shaking his head.

"Of course it doesn't. But I'll let you think that way if you must" he slowly edged to Natsu's bed, smiling wider as he clutches a blue cat from the sheets. "Now, although I may not be able to harm you. A persuasion is in order"

Happy yelped as he pulled at his fur.

"My curse brings death to anyone who gets too close when a wave appears. It would be an awful shame if this cat, your friend, gets killed by my hands…wouldn't it?"

"Don't you dare" Lucy clenched her fists, her legs trembling. "Leave him alone!"

"Oh I would, if you allow me to take my brother off these premises" he smiled weakly.

"He's not your brother! Stop saying that!" Lucy growled.

"But I am. I am the great dark wizard Zeref Dragneel, the creator of demons such as END" he leaned forward, brushing the pink hair from Natsu's face. "Want me to give you a clue on who END really is?" he chuckled darkly, turning to Loke. "Shocker to you three as well? I bet you didn't know that END really meant Etherious Natsu Dragneel now did you?"

"You're lying!"

"He's telling the truth Lucy" Happy squirmed. "He has this magic book thing that can hurt Natsu" Lucy's face paled. Natsu…is END? No…he can't be. That means that Natsu…is a demon. Her legs trembled, her bottom lip wobbled. Her hands shook as she held her whip, slashing it in front of her. Her finger pointed to him.

"Let go of Happy now!" her eyes glared at him with high alert, her body roaming as she glowed gold. "I'm warning you…drop him" her sight moved over to Natsu, her focus deadly on him. He was her last hope.

"Such power Heartfilia" Zeref watched with amazement, releasing the cat to the ground. "Are you channeling your magic power?" he looked back to Natsu, who stirred slowly. "A celestial wizard would do nicely in my ranks…" he said calmly. He stepped forward, flicking his hand away at Capricorn, forcing his gate closed. He quickly did the same for Virgo, who screamed out for Lucy before disappearing into thin air.

"Princess!"

"Capricorn! Virgo!" Lucy's hands attempted to reach out for them, her heart hurting as she watched their forms fade. Loke stood his ground, pushing himself between Lucy and Zeref. "Loke…no" she whispered.

"I'm not letting him touch you Lucy" Loke growled angrily, eagerly watching as the dark wizard stepped closer to his blonde maiden. "Get out of here while you can, I'll keep him away"

"No! I told you, I'm fighting beside you" Lucy snapped. Her head turned to Happy. "Fly Natsu out of here, don't come back" she ordered.

"But…Lucy" the exceed muttered sadly.

"DO IT!" she screamed. Instantly, the cat jumped onto the bed and pulled Natsu high to the ceiling. His eyes wondered to both Loke and Lucy before flying his partner out of the room. He was heavy, like dead weight, but it didn't stop the young cat drag him out of the room and fly him down the hall. His tears fell just thinking about Lucy.

Zeref took a deep and heavy sigh. It seemed that Lucy was very much like her ancestor Anna. Strong willed and determined to fight to the bitter end. She leapt forward calling her zodiac's magic power to strike him down. He just pushed it away, like it was nothing but wind. Loke attacked, his punches and kicks moving from every angle. Zeref merely blocked each one before slowly crushing him down to the ground. He stepped on his back, his foot angled into his spine before looking directly at Lucy.

"I've been patient" he began darkly. "But you my girl, are wearing me thin" his eyes turned red. "I'm going to crush your little spirit and then claim you as my property…do you hear me? I'm going to use you to unleash Mavis from her status and finally take this pitiful world into my own hands" he smirked, forcing his foot deeper into Loke's spine. "I'll kill every last fairy on this land…all except the one I promised not to harm" he smiled, looking deeper into her scared eyes. "You, will be my possession. From now on…" with a final crush, Loke's body shattered into gold dust causing Lucy to squeal loudly. Her voice echoed from the top of the building and out to the battlefields.

So Natsu's been dragged away by Happy. Loke has vanished and poor Lucy has been taken by Zeref. What's happening to the world?

Next time:

Chapter 2 - The Wrath of the Ultimate Dragon Slayer.