A/N: This is a long chapter and most of it is fighting... which in my opinion is pretty awesome... but then I'm biased... I wrote it so yeah...

Disclaimer: I would to own this but I don't, I only own my imagination.

Enjoy~

With the immediate threat out of the way, Harlequin made sure everyone was alright, healing those who needed immediate attention, they were joined by Lucy, Natsu and the exceeds soon after. She breathed deeply in and out, opening her closed eyes and turning to the others, they all looked at her as if waiting for her to speak. She didn't disappoint, using what Mavis taught her in defence tactics she began setting up warding spells around the perimeter.

"I am using my normal magic to set up wards, they will alert you to any intruder, giving you enough time to form a plan," it was Freed and Bixlow she was really addressing as they were the ones who weren't as tired as the others. "You guys will defend the others."

"What'll we do?" Natsu asked standing, "we are gonna strike back right?"

"Yes we are," she turned to Natsu, a serious and angry look appearing on her face, "we are going to end this. Natsu, Lucy, Wendy, the exceeds and I will be going to find Hades."

"M-Me?" Lucy questioned, "wouldn't Freed be more suited?"

"Freed can set up runes and help more with defensive purposes," Harlequin responded, "besides, Freed's team is here, it wouldn't be right to split them up. Don't worry Lucy, you are a strong wizard."

"Then that decides it," Freed said seriously.

"Leave the defence to us," Bixlow put in.

"Be careful," Levy told them.

"The battle with Hades will be the final battle, but it will be the most difficult," Harlequin told those who would be going with her, "so do not underestimate him or let your guard down."

"Let's get going then!" Natsu shouted, running off into the trees.

Harlequin followed him with a sigh, Natsu was over eager and far too hot headed for his own good. The rain poured down on them hard and lightning cracked threateningly across the sky, it was the perfect setting for the fight they were about to have. Though it didn't make walking in it any easier. They were headed to the shore, where Hades resided, with each step Natsu became more and more eager. The others were surprisingly quiet, each lost in their own thoughts about the battle to come.

Acnologia.

Harlequin's head shot up and she looked around her wildly, a small frown coming to her when she saw nothing. The voice sounded like Zeref, but she had no idea where on the island he was. What was Acnologia? And why did the whispered word have the Dark Element within her coiling around so restlessly. Harlequin had a feeling that Hades wasn't the major threat anymore, she looked over at Natsu before looking at Lucy and Wendy. She briefly considered telling them before shaking the thought away. Lucy and Wendy were worried enough about Hades, and she didn't want them to worry even more.

It didn't take long until they found Hades, Erza and Gray had joined them and after a moment of healing them they continued on. Hades had been expecting them, after challenging them and disappearing inside his air ship, he waited for them to arrive. Gray created a staircase with his ice and they ran up it, but Harlequin couldn't shake the foreboding she had inside of her. She shook her head, she could afford to be distracted right now. Zeref and this Acnologia would have to wait.

"This man is on higher level than our master, we are going to have to go all out with him," Erza stated as they jogged up the stairs.

"I don't have much magic left, but I will give him everything I've got," Gray stated with a growl.

Natsu reached the top first and with a flaming fist he shouted, "Hades, taste the power of Fairy Tail!" He sent a volley of flames toward Hades, but the older man remained unaffected.

"Fairy Tail's power?" he seemed amused.

In the heat of Natsu's fire the others had reached the top and prepared to launch their attacks. Erza requipped into her Black Wing armour, sending an attack with a swing of her sword. Gray used his Ice Make to create a sword, having the same idea as Erza, they both attacked with them.

"Gate of the Golden Bull, I open thee. Taurus!" Lucy shouted, holding the key in a tight grasp. Taurus added his own attack the volley, swinging his mighty axe down. Wendy was helping everyone by enhancing their strength, speed and magic abilities.

Harlequin however didn't move from her spot at the top, she watched the Fairy Tail members worriedly. They were giving Hades everything they had and she knew that he knew that. He was playing with them, there was no other reason why he just took the attacks. Someone with his skill could have easily dodged, but he didn't, instead he was testing their powers. Seeing what Fairy Tail had to offer. When he did attack it was clear he wasn't taking them seriously before. Using Chain Magic, he grabbed Erza by the neck and smashed her into Gray, sending them flying backwards.

Natsu used his Wing Slash attack but Hades dodged and grabbed Natsu by the back of his head with another chain, spinning him around. But Fairy Tail wasn't to be deterred, Erza cut the chain and Gray created a spring board which Natus propelled himself off. Wendy combined her attack, sending a Roar of the Sky Dragon after Natsu, combining with a summoned Scorpio's sand attack which then combined again with Natsu's fire.

"Sword Edge of the Fire Dragon!" Natsu roared, his head slamming into Hades' stomach, sending him flying backwards and into the wall.

"The mistakes people make are eventually labelled as experience. But with a true mistake, there will be no experience to be gained. Because the mistake you made taking me as your opponent will leave you with no future." Hades said, stepping out of the dust thrown up by the destruction of the wall, his arms crossed in front of his chest, he remained very much unaffected by the attacks thrown at him.

Harlequin stepped forward, getting closer to the team, knowing that Hades was going to strike them hard. The nature of his magic had changed, becoming far darker than it had been, her own magic rose in response. His magic gave off an immense pressure as though it was trying to suppress them all. He seemed to be concentrating heavily on them making Harlequin frown, the magic around them kept building up and, with wide eyes Harlequin realised it wasn't them he was focussing on. It was just one person, Wendy, Erza called out for them to brace themselves but she didn't listen. She moved fast, throwing her arms out in front of her as the magic around them reached its crescendo.

"Black Magic: Shield of the Abyss," she shouted, thrusting out her palms to Wendy, the younger girl was immediately surrounded by darkness as she was sucked into the abyss, protecting her from Hades. Everyone was confused, they had thought Hades had killed her but Harlequin was quick to point out that Wendy was very much alive. "The Shield of the Abyss is the ultimate defence weapon, it sends the person to the Abyss where they remain unharmed until I call them back," it was a piece of magic that was useful for her partners, but she couldn't use it on herself, it used her magic and to bring the person back, she needed to be in the world for it to connect. She called Wendy back and the appeared where she had stood before, unharmed and healthy.

"That's an impressive bit of magic girl," Hades complimented, "but it still won't be enough."

"We will beat you," Harlequin whispered fiercely, though her vision swam before her eyes. She panted hard and unable to keep standing she sunk to her knees, her palms pressed against the ground. Sweat began to bead against her forehead. She was tired, she had used up a lot of magic in protecting Wendy, that combined with the magic she had used before on Rustyrose was beginning to take its toll on her. But she still glared defiantly at Hades.

"You think you can beat me?" Hades said with a short laugh, "do you know who I am? Are there no records of me left in the guild's library? I was once the second master of Fairy Tail, I took the name Purehito."

"Liar!" Natsu shouted angrily, but it made sense to Harlequin, how else would he know the location of Tenrou Island.

"I was the one who chose Makarov to replace me," he stroked his long beard.

"As if we'd believe that," Natsu responded, his fist clenching as he ran forward, "stop spouting such nonsense."

Hades raised his hand, using his Bullet Magic to stop Natsu in his track, before shooting the sphere of magic at the others, creating an explosion upon impact. He wrapped a chain around Lucy and Erza, binding them together before exploding the chain. They dropped with a pained grunt to the ground. Natsu ran forwards again, but was stopped by the Piercing Bullet magic, using his hands like a pair of guns Hades began shooting at them all.

Harlequin, using her sword as a shield, stood slowly before finding the energy to run forwards, using her magic to detect where his would hit she was able to dodge his attack with a little effort. It didn't save the others but there was little she could do about it. She didn't have the physical strength to both attack Hades and defend them. She swung her sword back in an arch, intending to slice through Hades, but he grabbed the sword with his chains and flung her to ground in front of him. Exhausted physically her Element Form disappeared, reverting back to her original state. Green eyes blinked up at Hades who smirked down at her.

"You intrigue me girl," he told her, "but not enough to spare your pitiful existence."

"Harlequin!" she wasn't sure who shouted her name, as once again her vision wavered. Perhaps no one shouted her name, maybe it was only a figment of her imagination, she wasn't sure.

"I'm sorry Mavis," she whispered as Hades stepped closer to her, she felt an unwavering sadness at disappointing the ghost-child she considered her sister. Hades was speaking but she couldn't make out the words, only the hum of noise that was too muffled. He was arguing with Natsu about Fairy Tail, but soon began attacking Natsu with his bullets again.

Harlequin raised her hand, a spell coming to mind, she whispered, "stupefy." It didn't have the effect it normally would have done had she had more energy, but it was enough to send him flying backwards.

"You seem to like getting in my way," Hades told her with a sneer, stepping towards her again. "Be gone you bothersome brat," he raised his hand, his magic gathering at the tips of his fingers, and Harlequin knew this was the end. She would die. His magic reached its highest point and he released it.

Harlequin closed her eyes, not wishing to see her death, she could only hope it would be instant. However before Hades' magic could be fully released, a loud sound like thunder echoed throughout the room. She opened her eyes as she saw yellow lightening crackling in front of her and tall figure in the midst of it. He stood with his back to her, all she could see was a broad frame, a brown cloak and blonde hair. She breathed a sigh of relief, the man had saved her.

"So, this is the guy who hurt my old man?" he asked, his voice was deep and filled with anger, he was clearly a person you didn't want to mess with.

"Laxus," Natsu whispered with clear relief.

Hades seemed shocked by the new addition, but Laxus didn't miss a beat, he head-butted Hades with an angry growl. Hades stumbled back a few paces.

"Brat," Hades hissed, "related to Makarov are we?"

"Pitiful," Laxus said, his words directed at Natsu, "looks like this guy wiped the floor with all of you."

"No kidding," Natsu responded, smiling and it was clear to see his adoration for the older male.

"Why are you here?" Erza asked.

"Came to visit the founder's grave," he said easily, "I used to be in Fairy Tail if you remember. I came to visit Mavis' grave and look what I found, the second master's here too. Since you're here and all, maybe I will make you a grave too." His voice which had started off light gradually got deeper and angrier, lightning crackled around him dangerously.

Harlequin stumbled to her feet, moving back and away from the duo, they were about to fight and she didn't want to get caught in the crossfire. She made it to the wall and sank down, immediately going into her meditation pose. While they were fighting she would recover some of her energy and heal herself. She closed her eyes and began to breathe deeply.

"Honestly, never thought the boy would have such a stuck up grandson," Hades sneered, his own magic rising up to the challenge Laxus posed.

Laxus attacked first, using his lightning to grant him faster movement, he used a lightning enclosed fist to hit Hades, followed by a kick and another punch. Hades was moved back once more and Laxus followed, managing to dodge the last attempt.

"You move well and your magic isn't bad either," Hades seemed impressed, "to think the guild had someone other than Gildarts at this level."

"Heh, Gramps once told me that when facing a stronger opponent, it don't matter how strong the guy is what's more important is standing up to him. Ain't that right Natsu?"

"Sounds like the excuse of a weakling to me," Hades responded, sneering once more. "You've had the chance to warm up, now come at me brat."

"This'll be fun," Laxus muttered, his knuckles cracking.

Harlequin was aware of what was happening, but it was only distantly as if it was being playing on low volume on a television in another room, she was too focussed on achieving her inner peace to be more aware. All she knew was that Laxus' appearance gave the others hope, and she wouldn't miss the chance the man had given her to restore her energy. She breathed deep and slow, finally reaching her inner sanctuary she felt herself begin to heal.

Laxus and Hades were well into their battle now, both attacking and dodging together showing off their skills. Skills which far surpassed the others. Laxus used his agility and strength and the Lightning Dragon Slayer to his advantage, but Hades was highly skilled and able to think fast. So far it seemed like an equal fight, with neither side willing to budge an inch. Hades managed to land a hit on Laxus when the latter become distracted, using Amaterasu Formation to land a direct hit.

"Those who are hit by it lose all power in their limbs, it is impossible for them to move at all," Hades said, smirking slightly. "Even if you defend against it your magic power will be wiped out."

Laxus however seemed to be the exception, using his lightning speed he zapped around the room to land a hit against Hades' back, sending him crashing to the ground. Hades stood and after a small exchange of taunting words they both ran towards each other, each of their magic clashing against the other. A loud explosion surrounded the room.

When the dust settled it was Laxus that came off a little worse, falling to his knee and breathing hard. Hades still remained standing, and began taunting Laxus. Though he soon stopped when he blasted by Harlequin's Air Magic. Her element form active once more as she stepped forwards, her hand gripping her sword. Her red eyes narrowed on Hades. While they had been fighting she had recovered her strength and used her healing water to encompass the others, it wasn't as good as the close healing she had used earlier, it was slower and less powerful but it would heal them.

"You again," Hades sneered, "didn't your mother teach you not to interfere?"

"My mother is currently vacationing in the realm of the dead and has been since I was a baby. All expenses paid and a once in a lifetime opportunity. Would you like to join her? Then you can address her poor mothering skills, I'm she'd be delighted at the prospect." Her lips quirked up into a smirk.

"I should have killed you when I had the chance," he snarled at her.

"Life is too short to reflect on what you should've done," she told him amused, though she was really stalling him. She hadn't regained enough energy to fight him full out, she needed the others' help, she raised her hand, "Shadow Magic: Nightmare."

Hades was subjected to an illusion that featured his worst nightmare and, though he probably won't be under it for long, hopefully it would give her enough time.

"I won't be able to maintain this form for much longer," she told Laxus as she hurried over to him, "I don't have enough energy. I'm gonna heal you and hopefully the others will have healed enough to help."

"Who are you? You don't have the guild mark," he stated, he'd noticed her earlier but paid her little mind. But now he saw her up close he realised she didn't have the Fairy Tail mark, unless it was well hidden.

"I don't have a mark, not yet at least, but I've lived on this island for ten years," she was beginning to feel like a broken record. She raised her hand, covering it in the healing water, she pressed it against him trying desperately hard not to blush at the feel of his muscles tensing beneath her. "My name is Harlequin, I'd say it's nice to meet you but given the circumstances…" she allowed her water to sink beneath his skin. "Thank you for earlier, if you hadn't have arrived when you did I would've died."

"Don't thank me," he muttered looking away from her, he glanced at Hades who stared wide eyed into space. He looked back at Harlequin though as he felt her flinch, his eyebrow furrowing slightly.

"You're a Dragon Slayer aren't you?" she asked him suddenly and he nodded, "this may take a little longer then. I had the same problem when healing Gajeel, your element is very active within you and those abilities protect you from external forces, it's what grants you the ability to heal at a faster rate. The abilities within you are preventing me from healing you quickly because my water is an external force, it's that instinctual self-preservation kicking in. Because your abilities are lightning it's making my job harder because water is a conductor and weaker when exposed to it. It's attacking the water because it sees it as a threat to your person."

"How do you…" he trailed off, unsure how to phrase it.

"The water is special, it has a high concentration of healing properties, it allows me to sense where you are injured. Sort of like an x-ray. Ah-ha there we go," she had finally found the damage to him.

Laxus could feel himself healing, his energy and magic restoring. He thought about what she said, she could essentially feel what was inside his body and for some reason he found it amusing. His muscles relaxed and he felt light, as though she was soothing his worries as well as his injuries. He knew it was a side effect of the healing and it was a welcome one. He frowned when she drew the water out of him and pulled her hand away, feeling the loss of the soothing effect immediately, but he didn't show the change outwardly. He watched as she gave a deep sigh and reverted back to what he assumed was her original form, she slumped slightly, clearly exhausted but determined to help.

"I healed the majority of it," she told him, "the others should be up soon as well."

She finally got a good look at him, his grey-blue eyes looked determined and grateful, his sharp features only making him all the more handsome. His scar intrigued and she wondered if the lightning bolt shape had any connection to his abilities, her fingers twitched with the urge to trace it. She clamped down on the urge and looked away, her cheeks turning pink in embarrassment. She noticed his earphones and wondered at their odd shape but didn't ask.

"Laxus," he told her suddenly and startled she glanced back him with a confused look, "my name." He explained with a smirk, he had seen her admiring him and noted the flushed look her cheeks had gotten. Though it wasn't time or the place, what man wouldn't appreciate a beautiful girl checking him out? "If you're done staring at me, I'd like to end this." He motioned toward Hades.

"I-I wasn't staring," she stammered refusing to look at him, before gasping as her magic that had surrounded Hades was blasted apart and his magic came flying towards them. She felt an arm wrapped around her and lightning surround her, in the blink of an eye she was at the opposite end of the room. Her back pressed against a firm muscular chest, even through the layers of clothing she could feel the heat he gave off and she couldn't help the blush. You don't even know the guy and you're acting like a blushing love-struck school girl. Snap out of it Potter, she chastised herself. "I agree with ending this though."

She stepped forwards, away from Laxus and towards Hades, her right palm outstretched as her black sword appeared her hand wrapping around its hilt. She may not have enough physical strength to maintain her Element Form but she had enough to summon the sword. Green eyes stare down at Hades with a hatred she had never felt before.

"I am tired of your interference girl," Hades sneered, "I will kill you all."

"Zeref told me that to truly master the darkness, I must forget the meaning of life," she said slowly, stepping forwards once again as her sword thrummed eagerly in her hand, "I thought it meant I must forget everyone, to hate everyone and hate my very existence but I was wrong. My power isn't like Zeref's, it is selective. I only need to forget the meaning of the people whose lives I find worthless. You were once a Fairy Tail master and should know better, you say that with a true mistake there will be no experience to be gained, but that isn't true. Not for these guys," she motioned her hand to the Fairy Tail members and Laxus, "for they gain experience by fighting with each other, from their bond as nakama. You wish to destroy that bond, a bond so sacred and pure, you wish to corrupt it and see it turned to dust."

She raised her sword instinct driving her actions, black energy swirling around her maliciously but with an eagerness her other magic hadn't responded to. It was feeding off her hatred, her acceptance that Hades wasn't worth the air he breathed. It wisped around her like inky black flames, and if you listened closely there was a howling to be heard, it was crying for the death of Hades. "I will kill you before I let you hurt them," she sneered before raising her sword into the air and slamming down into down into the ground. "Open Gate of Gehenna, step forth into this world Lucifer!"

A large magic circle spread out from the sword as a centre point and an explosion of Black Magic erupted around them. A figure emerged, rising up from the circle he was humanoid in shape, but Harlequin instinctually knew it was only his earth form. He was handsome, long black hair tied by a red ribbon at his nape, piercing red eyes and an old style Victorian outfit of royalty. It was mostly black with red trimmings complete with two coat tails.

"To think I would find myself being summoned from my home once more," he voice was smooth, but there was an undertone of dark intent, he looked at each member in the room until his gaze landed on Harlequin, his mouth curling up into a smirk. "I must say, you are far prettier than the last human who had the power to summon me. Very well, I shall render my services to you, what need do you have of me," his hand came up to his chest and he bowed deeply, though his eyes never left hers. "My lady," he finished in a sinfully wicked tone that spoke of sexuality.

Summoning Lucifer was something she had been told not to do, it wasn't like the Celestial Spirits where they formed contracts with the one who summoned them, a contract which couldn't be terminated unless both parties agree. Lucifer was the King of Gehenna, he was free to come and go as he pleased and he chose who he wanted to serve, if he didn't like you he killed you. At least that is what she had been told. But she was desperate. Laxus couldn't defeat Hades alone and the others, herself included, didn't have the magical energy to help for very long. She was glad Lucifer seemed to be in a good mood.

"I want you to kill that man," she pointed a finger at Hades.

"Oh my lady does know how to get a demon such as I to like her," he grinned, but it was full of malicious intent. He turned to Hades and appraised him slowly.

"He has threatened my friends, hurt them and tried to destroy my home," her voice was hard and determined, "show him no mercy!"

"As my lady commands," red eyes flashed dangerously, but there was also a mischievous look in them, "but I think I'd like to do things differently." He raised a gloved hand to the air and snapped his fingers with a sharp click and Natsu appeared beside him. "You boy, wish to avenge your master and friends correct?"

"Yeah," Natsu responded hesitantly, he was confused and didn't know who this new player was.

"Then I shall give you that chance," Lucifer smirked and snapped his fingers once more and a circling vortex of white hot flames appeared around Natsu. "Those are the flames from the hottest part of Gehenna. I don't give them to just anyone brat, though this is a onetime offer partly to amuse me. Come little lady, let's get out of his way," an arm snaked its way around Harlequin's waist as he led her over to the others.

Natsu stared at the flames, so unlike any he had seen or felt, Lucifer had said they were from the hottest part of Gehenna but they felt ice-cold. Still, he wasn't going to waste the gift he had been given, he took a deep breath sucking in the flames and feeling his magic and hunger become sated. They tasted like the best flames he had ever eaten, and that was saying something. "Oh yeah," he said fiercely once he'd sucked all the flames up, "I'm all fired up now." Thus began Natsu's attack on Hades.

"I didn't think you were a Celestial Wizard," Lucy commented as Lucifer brought the girl over to them.

"I'm not, I only opened the gate to Gehenna after watching you summon your spirits," Harlequin responded as Natsu aimed a super-fire charged punch at Hades. "Lucifer came through of his own accord, it was his choice to accept my request and come, just like it was his choice to lend me his services."

"What is Gehenna? And I've never heard of Lucifer before." Gray said with narrowed eyes.

"Gehenna is also known as hell, purgatory, the place where evil souls dwell to suffer for all eternity," Lucifer responded with ease, "I have many names. The Devil and Satan being the most common of which."

"Y-You summoned evil?" Lucy stammered stepping back.

"That is just a perceived misconception, a rumour spread by a holy man because I stole his mistress from him," he shrugged absently, "you steal a man's woman and suddenly your labelled a heretic. Is it really my fault that I could please her far better? I have spent millennia trapped within Gehenna, but it seems those rumours have not gone away. I care not for what a mortal thinks of me, it is only my lady whom I serve and whose opinion I care for." He gave Harlequin a salacious smirk, "would you like to experience my evil deeds first hand?"

"No!" she responded quickly blushing at the thought.

"Roar of Hell Fire Dragon!" Natsu's shout interrupted them and they all watched as white flames poured out of his mouth. The flames hit Hades and sent him flying backwards and into the ground, before continuing to blast a huge hole in the wall, extending far over the island.

"Well wasn't that a sight to see," Lucifer chuckled, "I suppose it's good the flames of Gehenna accepted him. If not well… there is nothing to worry about now."

His comment went unheard as they all breathed a sigh of relief, Hades was still on the floor, looking battered and beaten. Natsu stumbled back, looking exhausted and fell to his knees laughing in relief, Lucy rushed over to him congratulating him. Their spirits and morale had been raised but it wasn't to last long.

"Such impressive youths," Hades voice washed over them like the coldest of winter's icy breath. "Makarov you idiot… You've raised some fearsome whippersnappers." He sat up slowly, taking a breath before rising to his feet, "how long has it been since I have been beaten like this?" His aura flared black and his wounds healed whilst his magic increased. "It will be a trivial matter to clean up now, I must honour you for showing me a good time." His hand raised to the eyepatch covering his right eye.

"So that attack didn't work? Lucifer's hell fire was nullified?" Erza questioned moving back.

"Che," Lucifer sneered, stepping forward, apparently he didn't like the fact his fire hadn't had the devastating effect it normally had. "Foolish mortals, messing with magic you don't understand."

"Demon's Eye… Open!" Hades' right eye slowly opened revealing an expanse of red, there was a white iris, but surrounding it was a crimson red. "I will show you the depths of magic… this is a realm which far surpasses even your imagination." His features changed, becoming wilder as his aura swirled black around him.

"Demon's Eye," Lucifer spoke, "a magic of the Black Arts which continuously increases the caster's magical power." He cast a glance at Harlequin who was staring wide eyed and horrified at Hades, his eyes narrowed slightly before turning back to Hades and stepping in front of Harlequin.

"It's over Fairy Tail!" He declared triumphantly, "the farther along the path of magic you go, the deeper you sink into darkness. What you find there in the depths, glistening, is the One Magic." He extended a hand, magic gathering around it, "just a little farther and I will have reached it. To reach that One Magic, I must create a world of magic, a world with Zeref!"

"What is the One Magic?" Laxus asked Lucifer who turned to him with a knowing smirk.

"Something he will never have," his hand reached out and caressed Harlequin's cheek with fondness, "One Magic is the original source of all magic. The magic that began the world, she knows of what I speak, but it is not his to command. Only one so full of love and kindness can wield it."

"You mean…" her eyes widened as what he had said sank in, "the Magical Spirits they…"

"Yes," he nodded, "they are the beginning, this One Magic, and you are their favoured one. They chose you to wield there powers because your ability to love far surpasses that of most mortals, you protect the bonds of love with a fierce determination."

"…you cannot go to World of Great Magic, you lack conviction to dive into its depths," Hades continued, oblivious to the conversation between Harlequin and Lucifer. He began to move his arms in a circular motion and the air began to vibrate with power. "From the Book of Zeref, Volume Four, Verse Twenty: Hidden Magic, Nemesis."

"Oh look," Lucifer stated with severe boredom as demons began rising from the rocks scattered around them, "he thinks he can summon demons now. Mortals never cease to amaze me."

Harlequin looked around her, the tiredness and despair of the others clear to see. Even Laxus, who had received the most of her healing power, looked exhausted and stared at the demons with wide eyes. Lucy clung to Natsu, who could barely move, Erza was shaking and Wendy was crying. Gray looked as though he couldn't believe what was happening, even she had trouble believing it. She had to do something. These were Mavis' precious disciples and Harlequin refused to let them die.

"There is little I can do here," Lucifer suddenly admitted, "I can fight him, summon my own demons to attack his but it would be a never ending battle. Evil against evil if you will."

"But you're Lucifer, you're the King of Gehenna. You have to be able to do something!" she implored him but he shook his head.

"As the saying goes, two wrongs don't make a right," Lucifer frowned, "Demon's Eye continuously allows his magic to grow. I could fight him but it wouldn't be productive, it would only cause devastation and annihilation."

Harlequin wondered what she could do when it suddenly came to her, she didn't know if it would work or if he would answer her call, but she had to do it. Not for herself, but for her new friends and for the guild, for Mavis who had shown the nine year old Harlequin what love was. She raised her hands, palms outstretched toward the ceiling and began pooling every bit of magic she had into her palms.

"I see," Lucifer smirked, "you're going to try summoning him. It seems I have a gutsy little thing for a master, you haven't even made a connection to the element and already you aiming for the top. Very well my lady, if you survive this I will bind myself to you. Who knows it could be fun," his chuckle echoed around the room long after he'd gone.

A/N: So yeah that happened... I blame the thing with Lucifer on rewatching Supernatural, she was always going to be able to summon creatures of light/dark to her when she connected to those elements. But I was thinking low level creatures like hell hounds and succubi. As soon as I typed Lucifer I was gone (maybe I was possessed :P ) but then I figured she'd be too powerful that way. So Lucifer pretty much does what he wants. She can summon him but it's his decision whether or not he will help.

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