Hi everyone! Sorry for taking so long to update. School is back in full swing and is harder than ever, so I only write really late at night or anytime I have open, which is not often. Thank you for all the lovely feedback.

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Chapter 4

Laxus looked to the ground where Gray had just vanished from once more, then quickly pulled himself from the ground and ran the rest of the distance to the guild doors. He opened them to see that the guilds interior had been restored from the previous incident.

"Yo, Laxus. Come and relax with us." Bickslow yelled to him from one of the bar seats, Evergreen and Freed by his side. Mirajane smiled from behind the bar, pouring drinks for the Lightning Tribe. She looked to Laxus, immediately noticing the distress on his face.

"Laxus, what's the matter?" She asked, drawing the attention of his team as well as the others sitting at het bar.

"Gray, he…he was, he-," He blabbered on, not his usual cool and composed self. He swallowed, trying to calm down, though it didn't do much. "Gray's gone."

Mirajane gave him a bewildered loo, yet she put everything in her hands down and exited the back area of the bar, rushing to Laxus's side, the Lightning Tribe quickly following suite. He led them outside, pointing at the place where Gray had vanished and frantically explaining the black eye and hands that had appeared below him. Soon most of the guild was outside, listening to the Dragon Slayer as he tried to make them comprehend what he had saw, though none of them seemed to understand.

"Laxus, are you sure that's what happened?" Mirajane asked once he had finished, a look of worry pasted on her face.

"I just saw it happen, how could I not be sure?" Anger and frustration had been starting to set in, and none of the others seemed to notice. Groups of guild members were starting to whisper.

"He's telling the truth. I saw what happened too." The voice came from the front doors of the guild; everyone turned to see who had spoken. Natsu stood awkwardly, leaning on one crutch as he was still weak from before.

"Natsu," Laxus sighed in deep relief as he walked to Natsu, letting het fire user lean heavily against him. The two stared at the spotless concrete where Gray had disappeared, both with worry written all over their faces. The blonde looked sidelong at the others, who nodded in response.

"I think that we should go back inside and get the full run down of what happened from Laxus," Natsu said loud enough the others to hear. Small conversation started between others, most sounding in agreement to Natsu's suggestion. They began walking, or hobbling in Natsu and Laxus's case.

"We need to talk later," Laxus muttered quietly, leaning towards the fire user's ear since Mirajane was still uncomfortably close.

"Agreed." Natsu answered back in a barely audible voice.

The two took another step, but stopped abruptly as a cold, eerie wind blew softly against their backs, hairs standing on end. The dragon slayers' eyes slowly turned to behind them. A black circle had appeared in the place where Gray had disappeared only moments before. The opened slowly, cube like particles forming what seemed to be a body. Laxus turned quickly, his mind focusing on if it were Gray. He had small hopes though, seeing that the form was more than a foot shorter than the Ice Wizard. As soon as the eye had taken form, it vanished, leaving a disgruntled and weary Edward Elric in its wake.

Edward's vision came into focus, blinding him for a moment from the previous white environment. The first thing he noticed were the people. In front of him were about fifty persons, all with their backs turned to him but two. The two directly in front of him stared with confusion and curiosity, but both of their faces spelled appointment. Edward could clearly put two and two together. This was the shirtless man's world, and these were his friends. He wanted them to know that the raven haired guy was well, but as well as he took a step from where the circle had been cast, his mind went fuzzy, legs collapsing from under him. He closed his eyes, prepared to meet hard cement. But instead he landed softly, as if on a cushion. He opened his lids and was confronted by pink blur. He tried to focus his eyes, but his body was no longer obeying commands. He heard words of concern, but they were all muted as if there were cotton in the blonde's ears. He didn't want to black out, but it seemed that he didn't have a choice at this point, so he let the blissful darkness embrace him.

Natsu watched the newcomer carefully. His eyes trailed along the boy's small form, as if to find any trace of Gray on him. He didn't find anything promising, however, noticed a strange expression on the stranger's face. Guilt? He didn't think of it, but his attention snapped to the blonde as he attempted to take a step forward. His eyes went dim and he dropped. Natsu let go of his crutch, though it caused him pain to do so, and dived for the other. He caught him in time enough that his braid barely swept cement. His eyes opened a crack, but they had no attention in them.

"Oi, are you okay?" Natsu stated in a soft, but worried voice. His hand went to the blonde's face, tapping it lightly to see if he could get a reaction. He didn't. Whatever this guy had been through had been rough enough to faint, and it couldn't be good. Natsu had an itching feeling that this small boy had a connection with Gray, and a similarity to him. He wanted to know what it was. He tried to stand, but his legs refused to move. Just as he attempted to stand with the other again, a shadow passed over him, effortlessly lifting the weight from on top of him. As well, one of his arms was pulled upward, and he felt himself standing, though just barely seeing that his legs refused to take any weight.

Laxus let him go momentarily, only long enough to sling the small Ed over his shoulder and walk over to retrieve Natsu's crutch. He came back to the pink haired wizard, extending the assister. He didn't let go however as Natsu tried to pull it to himself. The fire dragon looked at him quizzically, though he could see the storm in the other's eyes.

"I am positive Gray is doing okay." He said, letting his hand go to then place it again on top of Laxus's. The blond looked at him with a hint of dismay.

"It's my fault that he disappeared." Laxus's worried thoughts floated into the flame user's mind, his frown deepening.

"It's not your fault, Laxus. This all started because of what I said, and now I can't apologize. Gray will be back. He better be, otherwise I can't say I'm sorry." He gave the blonde's hand a squeeze, then released his grip, pulling the crutch from Laxus's relaxed grip.

The lightning user took a deep breath, closing his eyes for a moment to compose himself. He then smiled, slowly pulling down Edward from his shoulder, adjusting him so that he laid bridal style in his arms. His face was relaxed for the most part, but his brow was furrowed even in his unconscious state. His breathing was somewhat shallow, but other than that, he seemed to be well.

Natsu looked over him, a mask of concern on his face. "We should have the master take a look at him," he said after a moment of silence. Laxus nodded in agreement. They began to walk, slowly, toward the guild doors.

"How did you move like that anyway?" Makarov's grandson asked suddenly, sending a jolt through Natsu. In all honesty he didn't know how he did it. His body just…moved. Some sort of habit it would seem. The fire dragon laughed awkwardly, leaving a quizzical look on Laxus's face.

I hope all of you enjoyed this chapter, I will try and get the next one updated as soon as possible!