The news had gotten around quickly between Natsu screaming for the woman to face him and guild members asking for any information. And if there was any, it was miniscule. Gray sighed as he walked through the town. No one he asked had really seen anything, all they could offer was that they heard some commotion near the market so that's where he was headed.

Grey couldn't wrap his head around why Alzack was targeted specifically but he had a feeling in the pit his stomach that this was the beginning of something fairy tail hadn't encountered before. With a huff, the ice mage continued to walk through the town towards the market.

Thoughts of that woman sprang up in his head. She had dark hair and eyes but the rest of her face was hard to see. Gray began to think of what magic she used. With the injuries Alzack had, it was entirely possible she used some kind of body-link magic or enchantment. But the burn was a different story. It wasn't a product of the same magic. The burn wasn't meant to cause him much harm, but rather to keep him down by the look of it.

All gray seemed to get from this train of thought was head ache but he would have to relay it later when everyone shared their findings.

"GRAYY!" called a voice.

Grey turned around and saw happy and Lucy running to him.

"We've been looking everywhere for you. The guild master is calling everyone back." Lucy said catching her breath.

"That's right! Porlyusica is back at the guild now. We already told some others to go back. Natsu and Erza were already on there way, although Natsu really didn't want to Erza gave him no choice." Happy added.

Gray nodded.

"Then I guess we go back."

The small group began their walk back to the guild. The sun was setting beautifully, as though it refused to believe what had occurred earlier. Golden light covered the town and guild hall. Lucy couldn't help but think about how Bisca must be feeling. After Porlyusica arrived, she rushed everyone out of the infirmary, including Bisca despite her being closer to Alzack then anyone. When Lucy and Happy left, the green haired girl was sitting at a table. Mira and Cana were around trying to get her to at least lift her head but the sharpshooter refused. Maybe when they got back, Alzack would be able to have visitors. Maybe he'd even be up and moving around. No, that'd be bad, Lucy thought.

With a sigh, the blond finally spoke up.

"So…did you find anything out?"

Gray made a noise that said he didn't.

"All I found out is that something happened at the market…" he said.

Lucy looked down.

"I hate this…Why would anyone do that!" Lucy demanded.

Gray shook his head. It was a mystery to everyone. The ice mage thought about telling Lucy that the burn was only meant to keep him down, but then another thought came to mind. He wasn't horribly hurt. Any attacks that actually hit him were shallow cuts or just bruises, other than the burn, but even that was a minor wound. That had to mean either Alzack spent a lot of energy dodging and running or a lot more energy on spells to counter on coming attacks.

Lucy had noticed Gray's quietness.

"Is something wrong?" she asked.

The mage shook his head.

"No. I just have a few thoughts. I'll explain back at the guild."

Lucy nodded at her friend and they continued on their way.