Previously in A Poke Tail, the gang finally got a reply from the Protectorate and are now anxiously waiting for the Lieutenant to tell them the news.

Chapter VI

Permission Granted

"YES!" everyone said together.

The lieutenant was a bit shocked by the loud response he received and couldn't speak for a second.

Natsu shouted "So what did they say?"

Lieutenant "Oh yes well you have been approved for fourteen human passes. Congratulations!"

Blaire "Wow that many!?"

The lieutenant nodded

Lizabeth "Thanks a lot lieutenant! That's great news, but how did you convince the protectorate to give out so many passes at once?"

Lieutenant "I didn't, Reign did. I sent your request to him and he took it to the Protectorate directly. I'm fourteen is the largest number of passes allowed for a single sponsor."

Lizabeth "It's ok. I actually wasn't expecting that many. Your amazing lieutenant and please send my thanks to Reign. We'll see you at the port soon ok."

Lieutenant said good bye to everyone and signed off. Everyone started talking excitedly to each other all at once. At least until Erza interrupted them.

Erza "Everyone, be quiet!" she stood up in front of the room with a serious look on her face. "We only have fourteen passes into Sinnoh. We have to decide whose going and who is going to stay here."

Everyone looked at Lizabeth and she blushed. It was obvious that they expected her to choose who was going with her.

Lizabeth "Well let's start off with a headcount of the people in the room. Oh and also I really want all the dragon slayers to go so that they can meet Reign."

Erza nodded "That's six dragon slayers. Then there is Lucy, Natsu, Gray, Mirajane, Lisanna, Sting, Rogue, Yukino, and me."

Lucy "So that's twelve. There are two more passes. How are we going to pick only two people?"

Natsu "Let's have a tournament. The last two people standing can come with us."

Gray cleared his throat "Well actually I was wondering if Juvia could come?"

"HUUUH?" everyone said together. They were all shocked by Gray asking for Juvia.

Gray blushed "I know she really wants to go, but she would probably never ask for herself. So I was just thinking…."

Lizabeth smiled at him.

Lucy "I think the last person should be Levy. She always wants to learn about something new. She would really love to come."

Lizabeth nodded "Well I think Juvia and Levy will make perfect additions to our little adventure."

Carla "Hey wait a minute what about us?"

Lizabeth "oh that's right I forgot to tell you. The queen of the Crystal Empire has a soft spot for exceeds so you guys can travel to and from Sinnoh without having to get permission."

Carla smiled "Oh ok."

Everyone agreed and left the theater. They then split up to find the members who hadn't been present for the meeting. Everyone was very excited to hear the news, except for Laxus who didn't really seem to want to go. After packing up everything they needed and settling all their affairs everyone met up at the train station.

Erza "Alright is everyone present and accounted for?"

Lucy "No Laxus isn't here yet."

Lizabeth smiled "It's ok i'm sure he'll be here shortly."

The loud speakers in the train station announced that the train heading for the western coast was leaving in ten minutes.

Natsu "Do we really have to take a train there?"

Lucy "it's the fastest way to get there. You and the rest of the dragon slayers are just going to have to suck it up for a few days."

Sting, Gajeel, Rouge and Natsu all groaned.

Erza "You do realize that the train ride is only the beginning, after that it's three days at sea before we make it Sinnoh."

Lizabeth "Well actually three days if the weather is nice, we could potentially spend a week or more at sea."

They all groaned again.

Wendy "It's ok guys I can use a little magic to cure your motion sickness."

Erza "I will not allow it Wendy. You would have to expend way too much magical energy if you tried to cure all them for the entire trip. It's too dangerous, they will just have to get over it."

They guys started protesting loudly, but a single glare from Erza was all it took to silence them.

Mirajane "Come on everyone, let's wait for Laxus on the train."

"HEY WAIT FOR ME YOU GUYS! HERE I AM!"

Erza "That isn't Laxus's voice."

Lizabeth's smile doubled in size "Of course it isn't."

~Flashback~

Everyone agreed and split up to find the other members who hadn't been present for the meeting. Everyone was excited by the news, all except for Laxus who didn't seem to want to go.

Lizabeth "Master Makarov there you are. I want to tell you something before I forget."

Makarov "Alright, What's up kid?"

Lizabeth giggled at his laid back personality. Just then Laxus walked into his grandfather's study. "Lizabeth I need to talk to you" he said in a commanding voice.

Lizabeth got a little nervous and immediately forgot what she was going to say. "Ummm o-ok. What is it you need to talk to me about?" she stuttered.

Laxus "I don't have any interest in going to Sinnoh with you and the others. I know you really wanted all the dragon slayers to go, but i really think it would be better if I stay behind."

Lizabeth looked a little saddened by this "Well if you really don't want to go I can't force you. Oh but who are we gonna give the last pass to? the Protectorate will be expecting me to arrive with fourteen people."

They started to worry. It was really hard to choose just one person out of all the people who wanted to go on this trip.

Makarov "Well if I may make a suggestion, I know of someone who is very disappointed that he didn't get chosen."

Lizabeth's face brightened up "Really!? Who is it?"

Makarov "Romeo really wants to go."

Lizabeth smiled "Of course, that's a great idea! I'll go tell him to pack right now!

Makarov smirked "Wait a minute Miss Lizabeth didn't you have something to tell me?"

Lizabeth "Oh yeah that's right, I forgot! But, I need to tell Romeo now or else he might not have enough time to get ready to go."

Laxus "I will go and tell Romeo for you. You stay here and talk to the old man."

Lizabeth laughed out loud "Well alright. Thank you Laxus!" with that Laxus left the room and went to find Romeo.

Lizabeth "Master Makarov I wanted to leave this behind. It's my pokenav. If you keep this with you we will be able to contact you from Sinnoh."

Makarov "Alright you can leave it here, but you're gonna have to show this old man how to work this gizmo before you leave."

She laughed and started showing him how to operate the pokenav.

~laxus pov~

Laxus found Romeo out back sulking by the swimming pool. "Hey kid. what are you sitting around here for?"

Romeo jumped at his sudden appearance "Uh no reason, I just didn't have anything better to do. Everyone is getting ready to leave right now, well everybody but me that is."

Laxus "Well then I guess should hurry up and start packing then, you don't want them to leave you behind." Romeo looked up in surprise at him. "I'm giving you my pass, so hurry up and go."

Romeo broke out into the biggest smile ever "Really! Thank you so much Laxus! But, wait what about my dad?"

Laxus "I'll talk to him for you. Go and pack but remember to stop by and tell your dad goodbye before you leave."

Romeo nodded and ran off. Laxus tried his best not to smile at the boy's reaction but he failed in the end.

~end flashback~

Romeo caught up with everyone so that they could get on the train and head for the western most port city in Fiore.

Well alright the gang is all together and finally headed for the Sinnoh region! be sure to stay tuned for the next chapter to see what kind of adventures they're headed for. thank you for reading and i hoped you enjoyed it.