Chapter 6

"Everyone listen! Master has something important to say, pay attention" Erza said authoritatively, which silenced the guild immediately, all the fuss present a few seconds ago ending.

On the second floor was standing Makarov, who began to explain all the details, some of them already told, about the attack on Fairy Tail and especially on two of its members. Gajeel maintained his hard look, but shifted uncomfortably in his seat: he hated being the center of attention. And not all the guild members were comfortable with having now two dragons among their peers. But the presence of Levy beside him helped Gajeel to relax a little.

Natsu meanwhile wasn't even aware of the gaze of others. Covered in bandages but too focused on what Makarov would say, the way everything would proceed now.

"Listen brats! We must do things carefully. Tomorrow morning our allies in other hidden guilds will arrive here to start the counterattack. Not only we have to protect our guild, but we will also rescue the other three dragons in possession of Grimoire Heart and Oracion Seis. Prevent the resurrection of Tartaros, Zeref biggest weapon, is also very important".

"Oracion Sais? That is how idiots who decided to attack me are called? "Natsu shouted.

"Seis Natsu. Stop interrupting the master!" Lucy rebuked him, and added trembling "Tartaros? The dark guild ...that was destroyed by Acnologia..."

"Indeed"

The intervention of the guilds against the demons' plans was a common thing to face day by day. But every time the black dragon of the Apocalypse appeared, the calamity was inevitable. This happened in her hometown with Levy, and also with Tartaros: the most powerful demons of Zeref were destroyed by the beast. And so it could happen at any moment. Acnologia was at another level, higher than what they could handle. They didn't need to add that to the resurrection of the dark guild.

With the mention of those names, Natsu stiffened: Acnologia, the culprit of the death of his father, Igneel ... and Tartaros, the reason why they were tortured for so many years.

"Not that I want to be pessimistic, but how are we going to rescue them? We don't even know where they are, "said Cana sitting at the bar, a keg of beer at her side "even with my cards I can't find their location, or predict their movements".

Before someone answered, Erza stepped in"Do not worry about that. Leave it to me. I know someone who undoubtedly will be able and willing to help…" She said it with a tone of security that no one dared to question what Erza said, even though they didn't know who was she speaking about. But the air of mystery ended a second later.

Mirajane approached her side, a smile on her face "Oh Erza, you're talking about your fiancée right? Jellal will be very helpful in a situation like this".

With this comment Erza blushed, and had it not been another S-class mage like the she-devil, she would have knocked Mira out for making a comment like that in front of everyone "You aren't supposed to say that! After all, Jellal remains being a fugitive"

"Jellal has nothing to worry about. The Magic Council won´t object to this plan. Stopping Zeref is paramount," Makarov told Erza to calm her down.

With this last remark everyone started wondering why he stated that, but before someone could ask, Gildarts, who was next to Cana, explained: "Even we aren´t completely sure of what Zeref is scheming. It is something that has been planned for a long time, extracting the magic power of dragons being his priority at the beginning."

"Revenge against Acnologia, world' destruction ... It doesn't sound strange," murmured Lucy.

Makarov nodded "Meanwhile, no one should be alone tonight and at any single moment. It's too dangerous, so ... Fairy Hills and Lucy apartment are left out of the list!"

"Ehhh? Wait moment "Lucy said a little upset" What does my department have to do with this? "

"Oh Lu, we all know where you live" Levy said smiling.

"It wouldn't surprise me if the enemies also know where it is located" Gray said, hand on his chin.

"Well, this is disturbing and scares me…" but Lucy had nothing to discuss: everything they said was true. Natsu practically slept in her bed whenever he could, and even Gray, Erza and Cana appeared several times in her apartment by surprise.

"This only means, everyone should sleep accompanied tonight" Mira's mind had only romantic settings in her head "so begin to cluster and form groups. We don't want to have another accident" she added more seriously. And no one would question the Take Over mage.

The murmurs began to be heard, as everyone started to organize their night. Especially the girls living in Fairy Hills.

"Oh I see, like a big sleep over party!" said Erza with shiny eyes

"I don't think she meant that"

"Well Lev, this means tonight you stay with me, gihi" Gajeel said to Levy, touching her shoulder, catching her attention.

But instead she froze, blushing a bit. She was used to this kind of jokes coming from the dragon slayer, but it seems that this time was for real. That made her blush a little. Spend the night with him alone? It wouldn't be the first time, they were in many missions before as a team. Since he came to the guild. But…

But lately, the things she felt for Gajeel were not only like friends ...

"Well?" asked Gajeel, his smile fading. Levy didn't realized that she hadn't answered his question yet, and this made him feel a bit nervous. Was she still scared?

"Y-yes! Of course. Let's go and pack quickly" she blurted out, offering a smile that made his insecurities disappear. Gajeel closed his eyes and smiled "Let's go then"

Droy and Jet were watching the whole scene from afar, pining but happy inside "No case. These two need to realize what we all can see"

It was nearing dusk in Magnolia, bars and underground sites began to fill with people. Among these people a redheaded woman, almost all her body was covered by a cloack. If someone recognized her as a member of the guild, she would be in trouble. Not having a problem in defeating anyone who gets in her way, but with the Magic Council after that.

However the person who she had to meet with will found her without a doubt.

Erza was sitting at the bar, the alcoholic drink in front of her untouched. When she felt someone sitting beside her and ordering the same thing, she looked to meet Jellal, who seemed to be smiling under the handkerchief that covered much of his face and mark on it.

It wasn't the first time they met in secret, usually spending many nights together.

"I thought you liked to drink, Erza" that comment made her blush. Why he had to say something like that first?

"You'll never make me forget what happened that Christmas, right?" she promised never drinking a drop of alcohol near Jellal again. Although that night was not bad after that.

"I don't think so ... It is rare from you to call me so suddenly. What happened? " Straight to the point.

"This is about the Balam Alliance, precisely Oracion Seis and Grimoire Heart. We are sure that they are attacking us and trying to get the dragon slayers. Reviving the Nine Demon Gates is our guess of what they are intending to do"

"That would be disastrous. We have enough with common demons, we don't need Tartaros involved ... In wich way I can help?"

"By locating their base, I know that's a lot to ask for, but we are at zero. We only learned a few things thanks to Natsu and Gaj ..." Erza stopped when Jellal started laughing.

"That is very easy, Erza. You remember Meredy, right?"

I wanted to make this chapter longer expanding on the night, but I wasn't sure. I can't wait to see the christmas and punishment game OVAs, that is why I mentioned Erza being drunk haha. Thanks a lot Agent Phil and shamwoohoo for your reviews!