Chapter 2: The Solemn Mage
Gray: Geez... this doesn't look like your average robbery, the whole city is trashed. It's like riots broke out.
Erza: You have a point. *inspects the damage and picks up a doll from the rubble*
Lucy: I hope there weren't any casualties.
Wendy: Me too.
Lisanna: Doesn't look like there is any signs of life.
Erza: Stick together everyone, don't forget our main objective, were to capture the rule breaker.
*They all nodded*
As hours go by they didn't have any luck of finding Natsu.
Erza: Let's set up camp, we can search tomorrow for him.
Lisanna, you and i will share the same tent. Wendy and Lucy you two will share one tent.
Gray, you brought your own sleeping gear right?
Gray: Yea i did, i brought a sleeping bag.
Erza: Good, now everyone is dismissed.
Everyone pitches in for the night excluding Lisanna.
Lisanna has trouble falling asleep then walks outside the tent and decides to go for a walk.
*I'm really worried about him, it hasn't been the same without him and i have so many questions to ask him, please come back...Natsu..*
Halt!
Suddenly startled by the appearance of Erza.
Lisanna: Erza?! What are you doing here?
Erza: I could ask you the same thing, it's dangerous out here Lisanna, who knows what is out here.
Lisanna: I'm sorry, i just had to get some things off my mind. Couldn't fall asleep due to that.
Erza: You can tell me later if you want but for now lets just get some rest.
Lisanna: Okay
*The two girls begin to walk back to the camp*
For some odd reason, Lisanna could feel the presence of someone watching them from the shadows but decides to ignore it and continue walking.
As the sun rises into the sky, the young fairies begin to resume their search.
Not to long, the young fairies stumble upon a camp site, however it was deserted.
The fairies survey the area for any clues but come up empty handed.
Suddenly a cage appears before them becoming trapped.
"Well well, look what we have here". The fairies look up to see a familiar face.
Erza: Minerva?!
Minerva: It's great to see you too Erza.
Erza: Are you apart of the dark guild that took over this town?
*Minerva Scoffs*
Minerva: Please...they didn't even live to see today...The Demons slaughtered them…
Erza:D-d-demons….
The fairies begin to sweat from the word: Demon
Erza: Why are you here? Did you escape?
Minerva: No...I joined them.
*The whole gang of fairies stare at her with wide eyes*
Erza: Bastard...Take me and let the others go.
Minerva: Sorry...but i can't do that, i'm just following orders from my Leader.
Erza: Why would you side with the demons?! What happened to SaberTooth?
Minerva: I don't need a weak guild...Plus in return, my partner's gave me permission to torment if
one doesn't obey to my command.
*Minerva begins to rise her hand to cast a spell but was put to a stop*
"Minerva...I don't recall giving you permission to do such"
*The trapped group looked up and saw a shady figure in black clothing*
Minerva: My apologies...Lord...Zeref.
Erza: Zeref?!
Gray: The darkest evil mage of all time?!
Lucy: No way…
Wendy: That..can't be…
*Zeref looks at Lisanna and see's the scarf*
Zeref: That scarf...are you a close friend to Natsu...Dragneel?
*Lisanna trembling holding onto the scarf tightly*
Erza: How do you know him?!
Zeref: Because...I'm his older brother
*The whole group is shocked*
Gray: Bullshit…
Lisanna: You're...lying.
Zeref: Think whatever you like...but for now...you're the bait.
*Lisanna suddenly vanishes from the cage and appears in front of Zeref in a choke hold*
*Lisanna struggles to breathe
Erza: Let her go!
Gray: Bastard!
Lucy: Stop this please!
Wendy: Lisanna!
*Suddenly something falls out of the sky causing Lisanna and the others to be released from their grasp/made them lose conscious excluding Lisanna*
Zeref: I've been waiting for you…
*Lisanna looks up to see a figure but couldn't make it out of who was since she surrounded by a dust cloud*
"You will let them go...I am what you want."
Zeref: I'm glad you understand...Natsu.
Lisanna: Natsu?!
Natsu: I will...come along with you...Zeref. In return, you will not lay a hand on my family.
Deal?
Zeref: You have my word. Minerva, time to head back to HQ.
Minerva: Yes my lord.
*Minerva casts a spell leading to a different dimension*
As Minerva and Zeref make their way through the portal, Natsu approaches the entrance but is suddenly put to a stop by a small tug on the back of his vest.
Lisanna: Natsu...Please don't go...
Natsu: Lisanna...I'm sorry but I need to...
Lisanna: No you don't need to! Stay here with me and happy! Please! Just don't g-
Lisanna was quickly silenced as Natsu made contact with her lips.
Streams of water begin to drop down from her face.
It was a good 5 seconds until Natsu gently pulled away.
Before entering the portal, Natsu says:
"I love you...Lisanna."
As he enters the portal, the opening comes to a close.
Lisanna rushes to the spot where was last seen and falls to her knees.
She looks down and starts to sob in her hands.
As the other regain consciousness, they rush to Lisanna's side.
Erza: Lisanna, what happened?
Wendy: What's wrong Lisanna?
*Lisanna tries to speak with tears constantly falling*
Lisanna: He...he..went with them...Natsu did.
Erza: Natsu?!
Gray: Flame brain?!
*Lisanna nods*
Wendy: What do we do?
Lucy: We need to go after them!
Lisanna: How will we even go after them? We don't have a single clue about where they went.
Erza: Lisanna is right, for now we must return to the guild and notify master of what happened.
*They all nod in unison*
Erza: Everyone start packing up, we leave at dawn tomorrow
*As everyone heads back to camp, Lisanna remains at the same spot she had last contact with Natsu. She finally puts a stop to the crying and goes back to camp*
Next day...
Everyone is aboard the train, heading back to Magnolia.
Erza is eating her favorite dish. Gray is asleep. Wendy and Lucy are having a conversation. Happy is sleeping on Lisanna's lap as she stares out the window rewinding of what happened previously.
The train comes to its final destination: Magnolia. The group of fairies rush back to the guild. As the doors are opened, a party is in session.
Juvia: Gray-sama, welcome back!
She attempts to hug gray but to only be dodged by Gray.
Erza: Where is the master?
Mira: He is in the office, filling out paperwork.
*Erza and Lisanna make their way to the office but Lisanna is put to a stop by her sister*
Mira: I just need to talk to my sister about something, I'll send her up after I'm done with her.
*Erza nods and resumes her path*
Mira: So...how wa-...wait, why are your eyes so puffy, what happened?
Lisanna tells her the whole story
*Mira embraces her sister in a hug*
Mira: Im sorry to hear that, must of been hard for you. But did he really kiss you?
*Lisanna nods*
Mira: Was it your first kiss?
Lisanna: Y...yes...
*Mira smiles excitedly*
Mira: How was it?
*Lisanna begins to blush*
Lisanna: It..it was warm and sweet.
Mira: Tell me more later, i think you should meet up with Erza and the guild master.
Lisanna: Okay, i'll see ya later.
As she enters the room, she sees Erza looking down toward the ground not showing the expression on her face
Makarov: You finally came Lisanna.
Erza: Master let me tell her in your place, please.
Makarov: You will not, i will notify her. Lisanna this is my decision and for the safety of the guild.
Lisanna: What...is it master?
Makarov: The search for Natsu Dragneel...will come to a closure.