Wolf: What's up everyone? Welcome to the Second Chapter of Draconian Heart. Thanks to everyone who has Followed, Favorited, and Reviewed. I didn't expect this to do this well already.

Sorry for the late update, I had some problems that I don't feel like getting into, but if you want to know PM me and I'll let you know. Anyways, the next chapter will come out earlier than this one did.

Anyways, here is Chapter 2. Hope you , onto the story!

Chapter 2: Dragon vs Knight

Dragon Slayers

Natsu, Gajeel, Laxus, and Wendy are walking through a forest and making their way to a mountain on the other side of Fiore.

"You know, when we said training at a mountain, I didn't think we meant one all the way on the other side of Fiore." says Natsu as he walks alongside Gajeel and Wendy.

"We said we needed to stay away from Fairy Tail and the Rune Knights, so what's better than the other side of Fiore." responds Gajeel.

"I see your point but still." responds Natsu as he moves a branch out of his way. He then holds it up as Wendy walks under the branch. "So, once we get there, we'll be able to go all out with worrying about hurting anyone, right?"

"Correct, Natsu-san." responds Wendy.

"Sweet, I'll be able to use my Fire Dragon King moves." Natsu then begins to run off. "Let's go! The faster we get there, the more we can train!" Laxus and Gajeel then sigh, while Wendy laughs into her hand.


With Nox and the other Mages, Noon

Nox, Carina, and the former Fairy Tail Mages are currently walking on a dirt road, following the disappearing scent of the four Dragon Slayers. Meanwhile, Lucy, Levy, and Mira ask Nox questions that come to their mind.

"Hey, Nox. You said you're a Dragon Slayer, right?" asks Levy.

"Yeah, why do you ask?" responds Nox, as he turns to face the three female mages.

"What kind of element do you use?" asks Lucy.

"I'm the Night Dragon Slayer." Nox then covers his hand with darkness. "I have control over Darkness Magic and Shadow Magic. Darkness Magic has a unique quality when I use it. It has a power to erase a magic attack that's being used. Although, I can't erase any magic from someone stronger than me."

The three female mages then look at Nox's magic in slight wonder. "Wow, who taught your magic?"

"My mother, Onyx, the Night Dragon. She raised me and trained me in my Darkness Magic." as he covers his arms in Darkness, while looking to the ground with a crestfallen look on his face.

"Oh, what about you, Carina? What magic can you use?" asks Mira.

"I can use Solar Dragon Slayer Magic. " responds Carina as she holds a small orb of light in her hand, while turning to face the three female mages. "My father Cyrus, the Solar Dragon, taught me my magic. And I'm one of the only people that can negate Nox's magic." She then grabs Nox's hand and causes Nox's Dark Magic to disappear, while also causing her own magic to disappear.

"Wow. Wait, is that why you two got along so well?" asks Lucy.

"Sort of. It's actually how we first met. She wanted to be friend cause my magic was the exact opposite of hers. We got along because she saw my magic as something beautiful, not something that can bring along death and destruction." responds Nox.

"Well, that. And the fact that we're mates gave him a good push to get to know me." adds Carina, while smirking. Which causes Nox to slightly blush.

"Anyways, shall we continue? We don't want their scents to fade." asks Nox, while he turns to look in the direction of where the Dragon Slayers are headed.

"Hey Nox. Can we see what your magic looks like in combat?" asks Levy. Nox then turns to Levy while thinking about it.

"When we find your friends, I'll show you. We can't waste time. Their scents won't stay on the ground for too long." responds Nox as he smells the air around him. "Lucy, Levy, Mirajane. What kind of Magic can you use?" he asks while he continues walking down the dirt path.

"I'm a Celestial Spirit Mage. I can summon the Zodiac Stellar Spirits and other Stellar Spirits." responds Lucy, while looking quite proud of her magic.

"I'm a Solid Script Mage. By writing out the word, I can make them take the form of what the word is." responds Levy, while giving an example of her Magic.

"And I can use Take-Over: Satan Soul. It allows me to transform into any demons that I took over." responds Mira.

"Interesting magic. Levy, can you show me another example of your magic?" asks Carina.

"Sure. Solid Script: Fire!" Levy then writes out the word and sends the word out into the air. Nox then looks at the word and sends a small ball of his Darkness Magic to it. The Darkness Magic then erases Levy's magic spell.

"And that's what my magic can do." says Nox, as he turns to the Levy. "Anyways, let's get back on the road. With how fast they seem to be moving, it'll be awhile before we catch up with them." Nox then turns back around and continues to walk.

The female mages then look to Nox as he walks away. "Does he always do that?" asks Lucy, while looking to Carina.

"Not always. He's just a little pissed that he had to wake up so early." responds Carina, whispering to Lucy, Levy, and Mira, causing the three of them to giggle to themselves.

"No, I'm not!" shouts back Nox. Nox then sighs as he hears the four female mages laugh again. "Oh yeah." Nox then turns around and faces the ladies, "Does Fairy Tail know that you left?"

"They should. We each left a letter for Fairy Tail telling them that we going to find Natsu, Gajeel, Wendy, and Laxus." responds Levy.

"They should've found the letters by now." adds Mira.


Fairy Tail, An Hour Ago

The guild is going about their normal day, with few members noticing that three mages are missing from their ranks.

"Hey, Gray. Have you seen Lucy?" asks Erza.

"Not since yesterday when she ran after those two mages. Why?" responds Gray, as he sits up from his position at the bar

"It's almost noon. Lucy would've shown up at the guild already." responds Erza, as she rests against the bar.

"Maybe she's at her apartment. We did just expel Flamebrain yesterday. And you know how she feels about him."

"We should go check on her." Erza exclaims, wanting to cheer up her friend. Erza and Gray then walk out of the guild, with Gray already stripping out of his shirt.

The duo arrive at Lucy's apartment, breaking into her apartment. They then walk around the apartment and see that she isn't anywhere.

"Hmm, where'd she go?" asks Gray, as he and Erza walk into Lucy's now empty bedroom. As they look to her bed, they see a letter propped up on her bed. Gray walk up and picks up the letter that's addressed to them and the guild. "Wonder what this says?" Gray opens it up and reads the contents.

Dear Fairy Tail,

So, by the time you read this I'll be gone and I would've already removed the mark from my hand. I'm sorry that I had to leave so suddenly but I had to go. Last night, Levy, Mira, and I came to a decision. The three of us are going with Nox and Carina to find the Natsu and the others. The three of us are going because we want to tell them how we really feel about them. I need to let Natsu know how I feel about him.

I know that the Master won't agree with this. But I needed to go. He's my best friend and I'm not letting him be alone in this.

Sorry I had to leave Fairy Tail,

Lucy Heartfilia

After reading the letter, Gray and Erza are wide-eyed and looking at each other. They both share a look and quickly dash out of Lucy's apartment and race down the streets towards Fairy Tail. Their first stop being Fairy Hills, to check if Levy really did leave with them.


Fairy Tail

The guild is starting to return to normal, except for a few missing mages that people are starting to realize aren't there. They look around the guild and notice that the Strauss Siblings aren't anywhere to be seen and that Levy isn't around the guild either.

The guild doors are swung open and reveal Gray, Erza, Elfman, and Lisanna standing there with panic on etched on their faces.

"Where's the master?!" asks Erza, while few mages mages point upstairs to his office. The four mages at the door then quickly run upstairs and barge into Makarov's small office.

"Master, we have a problem!" shouts the four mages.

"Erza, Gray, Elfman, Lisanna. Calm down." responds Makarov, causing the mages to take a deep breath. "Now, what's the problem?"

"Lucy, Levy, and Mira left Fairy Tail." responds Erza, as she and Lisanna hand the letters to Makarov. Makarov takes the letters and reads over them.

His eyes read over the letters as he takes note of their reasons for leaving the guild. His eyes then close as he thinks it over in his mind.

"Old man, do you want us to go after them?" asks Gray.

"No, they've made their decision. If they want to follow them, then let them. None of you are to follow them. Understand?" finishes Makarov, while glaring at the four mages.

The four mages then look to the ground. "Yes, Master." They then walk out of the office and back downstairs. Lisanna and Elfman stay in the guild, while Gray and Erza walk outside of the guild.

After sometime, Gray breaks the silence. "I don't care what the Master said! I'm going after them. There's no way I'm letting our friends go and join those killers." Gray then turns to Erza. "I don't care if you don't agree with me, I'm going after them." Gray then begins to walk away as Erza grabs his shoulder.

"Normally I wouldn't agree with you. But you're right in this case." Erza responds making Gray turn around. "We can't let our nakama go and join them. Let's go. And see if we can convince them to come back to Fairy Tail." adds Erza, earning a nod from Gray.

"So, how are we gonna find them. They've could've left anytime between yesterday and this morning. They could be anywhere by now."

"Let's go to Cana, and see if she can tell us which way they are headed." says Erza, as she and Gray go to Fairy Tail to find Cana.

After finding Cana, and getting her to agree, they head out and grab a four-wheeler to go and find Nox, Carina, Lucy, Levy, and Mira.


Nox and the others, Hours after Erza and Gray left

"What is it with you guys and asking questions? I don't know as much about Dragon Slayers as you think I do." responds Nox, he rubs the back of his neck. "And stop asking about the mark on Carina's and my neck!"

"Sorry." all three respond, while looking embarrassed.

"It's fine. For more information, you'll probably have to find a book about Dragon Slayers. And the mark is quite personal, so I don't feel like-" Nox is cut off as he smells a couple of scents quickly closing in on them. He turns around and sees a magic four-wheeler racing towards them.

"Hey, what are the chances of your guild coming to find you?" asks Nox, as he tries to see who's coming after them.

"They shouldn't be coming after us. We told them not follow and that we don't plan on coming back. Why?" asks Levy, while looking at Nox.

"Cause I can see a half-naked man and… Erza on the four-wheeler that's headed towards us." responds Nox as he realizes who's on the vehicle.

"That would be Gray. How did they find us though?" asks Mira, as she begins to get on guard.

"Cana. She probably used her cards to figure out where we are." responds Levy.

"Why'd they come is a better question." asks Nox, he begins to cover his hands in Darkness Magic, after seeing them get closer.

Erza and Gray pull to a stop as they get closer to the group of Mages. Erza and Gray hop out of the four-wheeler and walk up to the five mages.

"Ah, Lucy, Levy, Mira. There you are." says Erza as she walks up to the five mages.

"Erza, Gray. What are you doing here?" asks Lucy, with her hands on her key pouch.

"We came looking so we can bring you back to Fairy Tail." responds Gray while placing his hands in his coat pockets.

"Why? We said in our letters that we're not coming back to Fairy Tail. We're going with them and you can't stop us, Erza." responds Mira, beginning to let her magic leak out of her body.

"You're coming with us back to Fairy Tail. We can't allow you to go join that group." said Erza, leaving no room for argument.

"They said they're not coming Erza. Just go back to Fairy Tail and leave us alone." growls out Nox as he steps forward.

"No. They're coming back. Now, step out of the way." responds Erza, while beginning to glare at Nox.

"They said, they're not coming." growls Nox as he connects his palm to Erza's armor sending her back a couple of feet. "Now, leave us alone."

"That's it! I was trying to be civil about this." Erza then requips a pair of swords and launches towards Nox, while the other mages begin to step out of way.

Nox then rushes forward and uses his arms to block the strikes from Erza. Erza looks surprised as Nox is blocking her swords.

The other mages are watching in shock as the see Nox block Erza's swords without getting hurt. "H-How is he not getting hurt?" asks Gray, shocked at the lack of cuts on Nox's arms.

"Dragon scales are notoriously hard to break through, especially if you're only using a sword." responds Carina, as she points to the scales on Nox's arms. Gray looks at Nox's arms in surprise.

"That bastard's a Dragon Slayer?!" shouts Gray, loud enough for Erza to hear.

"You're a Dragon Slayer?" she asks in surprise. Nox then smirks. He then covers his hands in Darkness while letting black and blue dragon scales cover his arms.

"I'm the Night Dragon Slayer." Nox replies. "And you should've listened when I said to leave." he adds with a dark grin on his face. Nox then inhales and fills up with magic. "Night Dragon's Roar!" A stream darkness magic erupts from his mouth and heads towards Erza, who jumps out of the way.

"Requip: Morning Star Armor!" Erza body is then covered in a new armor. This armor is mainly composed of orange and yellow leather-like material, which is sported in the form of several orange wing-shaped pauldrons that cover her shoulders and waist. The shoulder pauldrons appear to have white wings protruding from the center of the shoulder guard and the pauldrons surrounding Erza's waist are held up by a simple dark pink belt from the front. Erza dons a plain white one-piece suit that is worn with a matching pair of metal arm guards and large bolded knee guards over a pair of high-heeled armored greaves that cover her calves. In this outfit, Erza's hair is styled in tangled buns on top of her head and wears a silver choker around her neck that features a reddish-pink gem to complement her armor.

Nox then cocks an eyebrow in confusion. "How is a different armor gonna help you?" He asks while keeping darkness magic on his hands.

"Hey asshole! That armor of hers can use light to attack!" shouts Gray, smirking at Erza's advantage.

"Light Ray!" Erza shouts as she sends a beam of light towards Nox. Nox then brings his darkness in front of him, making a shield. The beam then hits the shield, struggling to pass through the Darkness shield. Nox then smirks as he sees his shield hold up. His smirk then drops as he sees the beam of light pierce through his shield. The beam of light hits him and causes an explosion to encase him.

The dust from the explosion begins to settle and reveals Nox still standing, arms and torso covered in black and blue scales. "Night Dragon's Scales"

Everyone, except Carina, looks in surprise as they notice the scales covering his body. "H-He can use Dragon Force?!" stutters out Lucy.

"Yeah, but this isn't his Dragon Force. He just has expert use of his scales." responds Carina, causing the mages to look to her in shock. "If it were his Dragon Force, his magic would feel more potent." The shocked mages then turn back to the fight between the Dragon and the Knight.

"Looks like I underestimated her." Nox looks to Erza and launches towards her. "Night Dragon's Claw!" Erza then bring up her swords to block the attack. Nox's leg clashes with her two swords and sends streams of darkness spiraling behind him. Still in the clash, Nox breathes in, "Night Dragon's Breath!" Nox then sends a pulse of darkness magic towards Erza that pushes her back a couple of feet.

Erza then brings up her swords. "Photon Slicer!" Erza then slashes and sends two slashes of Light Magic to Nox. Nox then covers his body in darkness and launches towards the slashes.

"Night Dragon's Shadow Blade!" Nox then flips and kicks, sending two blades of Shadow Magic at the Light Magic slashes. The two attacks collide and erase into nothing. Erza and Gray then look in shock, surprised that her attack was erased into nothing.

"Like it?" Nox smirks as he looks to Erza. "My Night Dragon Slaying Magic allows me to erase the attacks of those at the same level or weaker than me. You can't hurt me Erza."

"Don't be so sure of that!" Erza's body then glows as her armor is replaced. "Requip: Flight Armor!" The armor's breastplate takes the form of a very revealing, armored cheetah-patterned top, with some bare armor protruding from the upper part of it, in correspondence to Erza's breasts, and some fur lining the lower edges, exposing her stomach and some cleavage. There's no waistguard, with the armor instead sporting a pair of revealing black shorts, with a belt holding a cloth hanging over Erza's left leg attached to them; the arms are covered by dark armbands reaching up just below Erza's shoulders, with Erza's left arm being protected by cheetah-patterned armor, consisting of a single pauldron and a wide arm guard. Her legs are covered in similar stockings reaching up to her thighs, with armored, asymmetric high-heeled boots over them: yet again, the left leg is the more armored one, with the boot reaching up to the knee, which is protected by a cheetah-patterned knee guard; the right leg, on the other hand, is covered by a boot only reaching up to part of Erza's calf. The outfit is completed by a large collar around Erza's neck and by a tail hanging from the back of her shorts, both made of bushy fur, plus a pair of large cheetah's ears adorning both sides of Erza's head.

Switching to a different set of swords, Erza launches towards Nox, covering her swords in magic. As she gets closer, Nox brings his arms up to block the incoming attack. Erza's sword collide with Nox and she ends up behind him. Nox then falls to his knees as the pain from the two slashes begin to take effect.

"What the-?" Nox asks as he looks to his arms. He sees his scales begin to chip and crack. "How did you?"

"Wendy was able to enchant some her Dragon Slaying Magic into some of my weapons. The only weapons I can use to hurt you." responds Erza while holding her swords at her side. Nox looks back to his chipped scales and smirks.

"Only chipped, huh?" Nox then looks up to Erza. "Looks like your swords still aren't powerful enough to break through my scales." Nox then appears in front of Erza, surprising her with his speed. "Night Dragon's Spiral Jaw!" Nox covers his legs in darkness and kicks Erza in her chest and lower jaw, sending her flying backwards. He gathers his magic into his hands and brings them together above his head to create a huge ball of darkness magic. "Night Dragon's Eclipse!"

He throws the ball of darkness at Erza, who requips back to her Morning Star Armor. "Light Globe!" She sends an equally big ball of Light Magic at the ball of Darkness Magic, causing both to disappear into nothing. Nox growls in annoyance as he covers his arms in Darkness Magic. He rushes forward and charges toward Erza.


Meanwhile with the Dragon Slayers

The four Slayers are still walking through the forest when they come to a stop, each of them feeling a surge of Dragon Slaying Magic.

"That can't be…" starts Gajeel. The four Slayers turn around and look towards the area where they felt the surge of Dragon Slaying Magic.

"Hmm, looks like there's another Slayer or Dragon out there." responds Laxus, while crossing his arms over his chest.

"I thought all the dragons were dead." adds Natsu. "And didn't we already met the other Dragon Slayers? That didn't feel like Sting, Rogue, or Cobra."

"That's cause it's not them. That was a different type of magic." responds Gajeel.

"This one feels darker than theirs. It feels even darker than Rogue's." adds Wendy, holding onto Carla even tighter.

"Hmm, that could be interesting. Want to go check it out?" asks Natsu, grinning at the other slayers.

"Tch, why not? Not like we have anywhere else we need to be." responds Gajeel. Laxus and Wendy then nod in agreement. The four mages and exceeds then walk towards the area where they felt a surge of Dragon Slaying Magic.


With Nox and Erza

"Night Dragon's Black Cross!" An x-shaped blast launches toward Erza. Erza launches forward and slashes through the attack. She reaches Nox and and begins to slash, trying to get him to fall to the floor. Nox, however, uses his arms to block the slashes and is moving back to avoid getting damaged. "Alright, enough of this." Nox crosses his arms and leans forward, clashing his arms with Erza's swords. Both mages push forward, trying to gain ground.

Nox pushes his arms out and separates Erza's weapons, leaving her midsection open. "Night Dragon's Jet Claw!"

Darkness Magic launches from his right foot, pushing his knee and leg towards Erza's stomach. Nox's knee collides with her stomach and sends her sliding back.

Erza stops sliding and jumps back to gain some distance and prepare her next attack. Nox looks at Erza and begins to rush towards her.

"Light's Holy Judgement!" Erza sends a bigger blast of light towards Nox.

'Shit.' thought Nox as the spell gets closer. He then crosses his arms as the attack gets closer to him. The spell hits and causes the dirt and dust kick up.

Gray watches on with a smirk on his face, glad that the new Dragon Slayer has been dealt with.

Carina watches in worry, wondering if Nox is still standing after that attack.

All of the mages watch on waiting for the dust to settle. They then hear a voice break through the dust.

"Word of advice…" The dust clears and reveals Nox still standing, jacket and shirt ripped to shreds. The Fairy Tail Mages and the former Fairy Tail Mages look on in surprise as they notice Nox looks different. Black and blue scales cover his arms and chest, transforming his hands into dragon claws. Small white horns protrude from his head as an aura of Darkness Magic covers his body. Everyone there then feels the magical pressure that Nox is exerting.

'Th-that can't be…' thought Lucy and Levy, not believing in what they're seeing.

'So, looks like Nox does have control over of his Dragon Force.' thought Mira.

'They should've left when he said to.' thought Carina, smiling in delight at Nox's stronger form.

'H-How can this asshole use his Dragon Force that freely?' thought Gray, angry at the new strength from Nox.

Nox looks up and looks towards Erza, with anger etched on his face. Nox covers his right arm in Darkness Magic. He launches forward, preparing his claw to slash at Erza. Erza launches forward and covers her swords in magic. The two mages attack each other as they launch past each other. Nox lands near the other group of mages, on one knee with his arm still suspended in the air. Erza lands near the four wheeler, with both swords to her side.

Silence permeates the area, as everyone watches in trepidation. Gray begins to smirk as he sees Nox waver and almost fall to the ground. His smirk drops when he sees Erza's swords begin to drop out of her hands. Her swords hit the ground with a clang, echoing in the area.

"Don't fuck with a dragon." Nox stands and begins to walk to the group of mages, while Erza falls to the ground, knocked unconscious from the attack.

Nox walks forward, leaving the scales and horns. He looks towards Gray, and growls slightly, "I'm only gonna say this once. Grab Erza and leave. Come back again and she won't be the only one the floor."

Gray's face contorts in anger, as he looks at the Dragon Slayer. "Like hell I'm leaving. You just attacked my friend." Gray then begins to let his Devil Slayer Magic leak out and allows his arm and side of face to get covered in black markings. "I ain't leaving until you're on the floor. I'm taking my friends back with me! Ice Devil's-!" Gray is then cut off as he pushed into the ground, arms behind him and face pushed into the ground.

Gray turns his face to the side and sees a claw holding his face down. "What the hell, Mira?!" His eyes widen as he sees Mira in her Sitri form.

"Gray, we're only going to say this once. Leave us alone." Mira says, letting her magic seep out. "Go back to Fairy Tail and don't come back for us."

Mira then lifts Gray off the ground and pushes him towards Erza, who's still unconscious on the ground. Gray stumbles forward but turns around and sees Mira and Nox at the front of the group, still in her Sitri form and Nox still in Dragon Force.

Gray looks at the three mages behind them and sees a look of determination on Lucy's and Levy's face. Gray sighs in defeat and acceptance, then turns around and lifts Erza up before walking back to the four wheeler. "So much for family." Gray starts up the four wheeler and drives back to Fairy Tail. Nox's ears catch Gray's words as Gray and Erza go back to Fairy Tail.

Seeing the vehicle drive away, Mira and Nox go back to their base form. Nox turns to the rest of the group, and sees Lucy and Levy looking to him with a questioning look on their face.

"What is it this time?" asks Nox, while sighing, hoping they'll stop after the next question.

"Um, how long have you had control over your Dragon Force?" asks Lucy timidly.

"Oh. I thought we were gonna ask something else." responds Nox, slightly surprised at her question. "That's a story for another time." Nox then smells the air and locates the direction of the Slayers. "Now, let's go. I've got their scent again." Nox then points to an area North of them. "They went that way."

The group then goes to walk North, the three hoping to find Natsu, Gajeel, and Laxus soon.


Minutes ago with Natsu and the others

Three slayers are running through the forest trying to figure why they can smell those three, with Wendy and Charle trying to keep up with them.

'Damn it, why is she here?! I thought she would stay with her family.' thought Natsu as he runs alongside Gajeel and Laxus.

'Damn it, Shrimp. What are you doing?' thought Gajeel, running to find Levy.

'What are you doing here Mira?' thought Laxus, racing to find the source of her scent.

"How could they just run off and leave you?!" shouts Carla, flying next to Wendy.

"They could smell Lucy, Levy, and Mirajane. They're trying to find them." responds Wendy, running behind Natsu, Gajeel, and Laxus.

"I don't care. They shouldn't just have left you behind like that." responds Carla.

The three male slayers hear Carla's words and make a note to make it up to Wendy later. They continue their running through the forest, the smell of their mate getting stronger.

"They're close." says Natsu as he and others near the edge of the forest. They come out of the forest and run South, hoping to come face to face with their friends.


Wolf: And there's Chapter 2 of Draconian Heart. Hope you all enjoyed and apologies for the long wait. Like I said before, if you want to know pm me and I'll explain.