Chapter 4: "The Evil Plan"

"So how's the plan?" asked the man on the other side of the lacrima ball.

"It's going nice and smoothly. Everything's going according to plan."

"When will you bring her here then?"

"It'll be tonight. So I want you to prepare everything before we arrive."

"Copy."

Zed giggled and turned to Lucy who has fallen into a deep slumber. "Tonight's the night princess." He laughed evilly.

"Mmmmf…" Lucy opened her eyes slowly. "My head hurts so much."

"Finally, you're awake."

Lucy fully opened her eyes and saw Zed standing in front of her. "Oh Zed. Where-" She stopped upon realizing that she's tied on a chair.

"Hahaha! Look at you. You really are a perfect girl. Unfortunately, I can't play with you. What a waste."

He made Lucy angry. "What are you talking about? Where am I? Why did you bring me here? And who the hell are you?" She asked simultaneously while trying to free herself from being tied.

"Easy girl. You are in our old head quarter's basement. You are the key to my victory! BWAHAHAHA!" He laughed like a crazy old fart.

"Who are you really? And why me?" Lucy gave him a trechorous glaze.

"Ooooh. Scary. But you can't do anything now. You will serve as the key to open the Forbidden Gates. And once it's finally open, I'll have infinite magic in my hands! BWAHAHAHA!"

"You did not answer my question. Who are you? What is your real identity?"

"Well, I am a member of the Shadow Guild."

"Wait. I know that guild. It's part of the Ballam Alliance, Shadow guild. They are known for their evil plots throughout Fiore." Lucy said to herself.

"Enough of this conversation." He walked closer to her and cast a sleeping spell.

"Have a good sleep."

Meanwhile, outside the former Shadow Guild Head Quarters, hiding behind the bushes are Natsu and Happy. After Lucy banned him from her house, Natsu and Happy went home. But he felt something bad was going to happen, so he grabbed Happy and stayed outside Lucy's house hiding behind a big tree near it waiting for a suspicious thing to happen. Later that night, he saw Zed carrying Lucy ,who was asleep, and drove off a vehicle. They immediately clung unto the vehicle which took them to where they are right now.

"Natsu, how long do we have to stay here and do nothing? This is so unlike you."

"Happy." Natsu looked at Happy seriously.

"Y-Yes?" Happy got nervous. "It's so scary when Natsu becomes serious." He said to himself.

"I want you to fly as fast as you can and fetch Gray and Erza or anyone that can help us and bring them here. Understand?"

"But what about you? You can't handle everyone in there on your own."

"Don't worry about me. I can handle everything." He smiled to lighten up Happy's mood.

"Okay. Make sure you stay alive." Happy flew leaving Natsu by himself.

"Alright! I'm all fired up!" Natsu stood up and clenched his fists.