Sorry for not updating! But look, I've got something with 1500 words for you. About, ofcourse TI being destroyed. 'Cause it's the most popular (the only for now) topic people (can) write about.
When the Master shouted at them to run, she obeyed. Instantly.
She was tired and scared, limping away on the injured leg Wendy didn't healed because she was stupid and refused. She must have looked horrible, limping like that as fast as she could, and she must have looked even worse when she tripped under the force of small earthquakes the dragon unleashed while trying to flee from Makarov's grasp.
The leg gave in and she fell forward with a yelp, closing her eyes as dirt dug into her bandages and sparks of pain exploded on her whole hip. She heard the loud, frantic thumps of Lightning dragon slayer's boots fade, before it was overcame by steady swish and pulse of air behind her as the beast made progress.
Primal fear erupted in her chest and Levy started crawling forward while trying to put weight on her bandaged leg and crying at once. There was a larger earthquake and she fell down yet again, feeling only terror and aching uselessness. She was going to die, wasn't she?
"Levy!"
"Levy-ch-chan!"
Brown eyes opened slowly and unwillingly. If she was going to die she didn't want to crawl like that anymore. She wanted to lay down and wait for the ground to swallow her up, or to bury her and somehow make her death quick…
A strong arm yanked her up from the ground and she felt the familiar texture of bandages made by solid script under her fingertips as she outstretched her hands in protest. Her vision cleared as the tears in her eyes slid down her cheeks and she met the faces of her nakama.
Well, face. The crying Wendy disappeared from her sight as Gajeel brought his face mere inches from hers. His eyes were angry even when he was scared and confused, and she thought that he wasn't angry only at the dragon.
"Oi, Levy! Get up! Don't be left behind!" He murmured fiercely before giving her a good shake that caused script mage to lose footing once again.
The hand holding her upper arm shot out to wrap around her waist and she heard horrible curse before the iron dragon once again helped her up. "What's wrong with you?"
"M-My leg…" She stuttered as she felt another set of hands gently touch the dirty fabric. There was a whisper of magic as Wendy cast healing spells, warmth running off of her hands in waves that squished the horrible, twisting pain into something more bearable.
Wendy worked for about twenty seconds before pulling back and wiping her forehead with the back of her palm. "This is as much as I can do now. I'm sorry… Though it should subdue the pain."
Levy shook her head. "Thank you." She whispered softly.
Now that the pain was gone her mind was numb and empty. She felt the hand on her shoulder tug before Gajeel once again shouted at them to run, and she concentrated on the road ahead and yells of Makarov.
Gajeel grabbed Wendy and they quickly took off, faster than they could imagine themselves running in this condition. Catching up to others they started to exchange glances with Juvia, who was draped over Gray's shoulder, Laxus who looked relieved to see the blue haired mage running again, and Elfman who could barely keep his eyes open over the small waterfalls of tears that flowed down his cheeks. Everyone had the same face of terror and confusion, something that never, ever happened before.
And then they heard the scream louder and filled with more pain than ever before.
Everyone stopped and whipped around, looking as master was pushed down to the ground and Acnologia begun to claw at his stomach. It was horrible, to watch their father die like this.
They couldn't run anymore. Their eyes were glued to the dragon, it's supposedly beautiful, black scales, shining eyes and yaws open in a terrorizing roar.
No more.
Levy felt her lips turn into a stubborn line as she jerked her shoulder off from Iron dragon's grasp. She felt his gaze on her as she took a deep breath…
And started running back like some kind of an idiot.
And she wasn't the only one.
Natsu was faster even as he was far beside her, and she felt the magical energy swish around as he sped past her in direction of the beast.
Fairy spirit flared within them. The way back was much shorter than they thought, and then it was just Erza screaming 'CHARGE!' as her hand moved mid air and bright flames hit the dragon in the belly. Much to her surprise Gajeel appeared right before her, right, impaled hand transforming into a sword as he attacked the dragon himself. As she remembered that fact another thought popped up in her head, the one Levy had at the back of her head ever since she was watching over him in the camp.
When the beast roared mightily Gajeel took two wary steps back and stood before Levy, ready to defend her of any incoming attack. This whole situation was madness, and he could concentrate only on attacking and protecting the small bookworm from anything the fucking ignorant dragon could do. He was aware that one spell, one swipe could kill her, and he was going mad over the thought of limp, dead bookworm laying on the ground.
"Gajeel!" His head jerked up as he heard her call his name. She grabbed the edge of his arm-sword with her fingertips to catch his attention, and he turned his whole face to her, left eye glinting.
"I-I just wanted to say something before I forget again!" She shouted over the uproar of battle and he was shocked to see her cheeks turn a bright shade of red. The stupid, overused scenario of love confessions in the battles flashed though his head and his throat went dry.
"What?..." He said, stunned.
"A-After we got back to the guild…" She started. He brought his face closer to hear her, giving her a fierce glare.
"I-I wanted to say that… That I could make you some iron with my magic whenever you'll want. I-I suppose you wouldn't want it, but…" She trailed off.
This was better than a love confession. Gajeel gave her a huge happy smile before replying:
"Wouldn't have enough magic to make as much iron as I want from you, Shorty." Levy gave him a wide eyed stare before she turned even redder and gave a gorgeous, happy smile back.
The short moment was missed by most members around them (Mira would notice it even if she was blindfolded and busy dying), but they knew they would remember it clearly to the end of their lives.
And then the moment ended, and he cursed violently as his predictions upon Acnologia were right: It gave a horrible screeching scream before it released a wave of power.
"Watch out!" He shouted, jumping and wrapping his arms around his beloved bookworm in a firm hold before the ground was above his head and everything was spinning.
Levy felt like she was on a rollercoaster. The world spun around few times and then she felt the impact of hitting the ground, though it was less effective as Gajeel twisted in the air to meet the ground with his scaly back. She held him like her life mattered on it even after she regained her senses.
Gajeel slowly opened one eye before his expression turned to sheer shock and she was suddenly back up with Fried and Bixlow grunting in pain next to her. She saw him look at the dragon who was flying mid air with opened jaws and a bright light flashing from it's throat, before he yelled above everyone else:
"It's a breath attack!"
After that everything was really fast. Guild members panicking, her shouting about defensive magic without seals to despairing Fried and Bixlow complementing her before everyone started to join their hands.
She felt the huge palm of Glidartz on hers as she whipped her head around, searching for Iron dragon. He was holding Wendy and rushed in her direction with Sky Maiden and Eksheeds trailing behind. As she grabbed his outstretched hand she felt the magic move through the connection, like Unison Raid. Giving him last, teary eyed look she concentrated on the situation and quickened the flow.
She felt his hand squeeze hers and she squeezed it back, both hands turning pale from the pressure as the deathly blow approached.
Well, chapter 253 was a huge WTF for me. In TvTropes it's called wham episode, check it out. The timeskip, too.
I believe they're not dead. They couldn't, and one smart explanation is that EVERY SINGLE PAIRING except BiscaxAlzack would be done for if they did. GaLe, NaLu, NaLi, GrayVia, JerZa, Trios, HappyxCharle, EVERYTHING. The fan(girl)s wouldn't read it anymore. So, I'm optimistic.
…What didn't stop a huge WTF to escape my mouth.
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~HeartGold12
