A/N 1 year and I have finally cracked 200 favorites with 250+ followers just want to give a quick shout out to each and every one of you for reading this, a story I started writing because I was depressed at this time last year and had a few things I wanted to communicate and needed an outlet so I did it in story form and well this is the result. Thank you so much for reading this and I hope you enjoy this next installment :) thanks once again for reading!

Two halves of a large rock form cascaded over Tenrou Island as an airborne Erza clad in her Heaven's Wheel Armor summoned a legion of swords mentally separating them into two legions in an effort to neutralize the threat. The rock form now descending on the island was launched suddenly from the ominous fleet moments ago and if the object were allowed to make contact with Fairy Tail's holy land the result would be catastrophic. Cold steel made contact with solidified earth as the swords simultaneously passed through the halves with ease the resulting remnants breaking the surface tension of the ocean with almost inaudible splashes.

"COME COWARDS ONLY PAIN AWAITS THOSE WHO DESIRE TO TEST ME" Erza shouted in warning. Standing defiantly against those who come in the name of evil against her one and only family she waited but no response was given "FINE HAVE IT YOUR WAY" Erza said angrily.

Erza charged head long into the heat of battle she dropped out of the sky over the head of her enemies and requipped into her normal clothes bringing her blade down hard into the top deck of the boat breaking one ship in two before somersaulting herself with the assistance of her trusty blade through two more, coming upon a third boat there was something eerie about this particular ship, everyone present stood defiantly against her smiling wickedly not a single sign of fear was present in their faces, this angered Erza to no end, she decided to call out their leader and end this once and for all.

"SHOW YOURSELF WHO DARES SAIL THESE WATERS WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF THE GUILD FAIRY TAIL" Erza exclaimed.

"Oh my" a voice spoke "it's been a while my darling, hasn't it?"

Erza froze, her skin crawled and every fiber of her body quivered, it had been years since she thought she would ever hear that voice again she clawed at her throat weakly as if trying to loosen a non-existent rope each breath becoming more and more difficult for her to take as the edges of her vision became dark and focused on one thing, the slender, greasy figure as it approached her, she felt deaf as the anxiety of her situation sunk in the absence of her armor was a rookie mistake on her part as she remembered the crutch it had provided her for all those years. Her knees buckled and her expression went blank as the figure approached her, the figures boney fingers reaching out to play in her long red tresses humming a broken tune, while he whispered lyrics in a sickeningly sweet tone that did not suit him in the least.

"I've waited a very long time for this day Miss Scarlet" he paused reaching out toward her pale features with a bony finger tracing her jawline in one long drag Erza trembled under his touch "It's unfortunate that our lovely reunion must take place under such unpleasant circumstances but there is a thief among these peasants you sully yourself with" He finished the last word with a derisive snort "that thief my dear, that coward who somehow has avided my wrath for two whole years must be dealt to immediately and I can't have you interfering, understood?" his face contorted into a disgusting smile as he stood over her.

"Yes Master Bedlam" was her simple reply her eyes still completely blank and expressionless as she sunk helplessly to her knees like a wilted rose.

"That's a good girl" he praised her stooping down the fabric of his clothes wrinkling slightly as he bent down to pet Erza "Bring me the object, thanks to our darling sword maiden here first blood has been drawn, victory is now ours to take without mercy, ready the fleet and get ready to move on my signal" He looked at one of his many faceless henchmen with a dull expression, the henchman took a little longer to move than Bedlam fancied as a magic circle appeared over his chest and with one fell swoop Bedlam crushed his heart "On second thought, you do it" he remarked looking down at his red headed hostage pointing his hand randomly into the crowd "let's move people"

As Bedlam and his landing crew prepared to approach the shore Fairy Tail prepared to make their stand Gray and his beloved Juvia stood ankle deep in the shallow surf as the guilds first line of defense a little further behind stood Gildarts, Gajeel, Mirajane and Elman with the rest of the Thunder God Tribe stood proudly behind them, Cana, Lucy and Happy were concealed by the tree line as they were charged with the protection of Wendy and retrieval of possible casualties Makarov stationed himself with this group keeping watch over the entire battlefield as it lay spread before them.

"This is it prepare yourselves," Makarov said sternly sensing enemy forces approaching.

Gray placed his hands together in formation ready to defend the beach he charged his hands with magical energy and gave Juvia a simple look as the first boats could reach the shore a wall of water severed their path.

"Water Fortress" Juvia said summoning a large wall of water before them.

"Ice Make Palisade" Gray roared punching his hands through the water.

The force of Gray's energy forced the water outward crystalizing and becoming solid ice instantaneously as it fanned out in razor sharp peaks across the beach. A few of the vessels rose up on the waves and crashed down viciously into the guilds defenses, screams of pain were heard as the enemy made contact with the sharp frozen peaks, the ranks behind them slowed their advance as a horde of fire mages hurled fireballs at the wall slowly breaking it down.

"Alright stand back time for the real men to take a crack at it" Gajeel smirked as he and Gildarts stepped forward.

"Calm down you overgrown paper weight and stick to the plan" Gray grimaces trying to reinforce his ice magic as quick as it was melting.

"You got 5 more minutes kid then we're going over the top" Gildarts said to Gay sternly facing toward the forest curiously muttering to himself quietly.

"the old man said" Gray responded gruffly.

"To hell with what the old man said unless you want this to happen to you" Gildarts pulled his cloak back to reveal his prosthesis "You'll make the most of the next five minutes, then I'm clearing this chess board you hear me?"

"Arrrrgh alright Juvia, Mira and Elfman you three hold the line us three idiots are going over the top" Gray said disrobing.

"Why the hell are you taking your clothes off?" Gajeel retorted.

"JUVIA THINKS GAJEEL SHOULD CAN IT…let Juvia's love express himself however he likes" Juvia said in a trance like state.

"Well if I'm gonna die today I'd rather be comfortable, wouldn't you?" Gray said sarcastically.

"Just get ready you two" Gildarts gave the order "We go on 3, ready?" he asked to which the two responded with a nod.

"3" Gildarts exclaimed at the top of his lungs with a grin.

"CRASH" Gildarts used his magic creating an explosion propelling them over the wall.

Gray stuck out his hand creating a platform of ice beneath the trio as they came hurtling down from above. Gray, Gildarts and Gajeel stood back to back surrounded by boats full of enemy mages. The trio looked around cautiously scouting out their enemy.

"So what's your next bright idea you old fart" Gray muttered his fists raised in preparation.

"Welp this is all I had" Gildarts chuckled "Let's just throw the usual at them and see what sticks.

"SEE WHAT STICKS!?" Gray yelled in his face "YOU JERK YOU'RE GONNA GET US KILLED"

"Awwww what's the matter puddin' pop you scared?" Gajeel said tauntingly.

"Don't you start with me" Gray grunted "Well let's at least make it interesting" Gray said his comrades looking at him with curious expressions "Biggest pile of bodies wins, the losers foot the bill for an extravagant purchase of the winners choosing"

"What do you mean by extravagant purchase?" Gildarts asked chuckling.

"Look Juvia's on my case about a ring okay? I could really use the help to get her something nice" Gray admitted blushing fiercely.

"Awwwwwwwww look at him little cutie he's all grown up, it's a deal but don't get cocky little snowflake you haven't won just yet" Gildarts said leaping out into the fray.

"That aint a half bad idea you got ice bucket, too bad about Juvia though because I'm wining this thing gehe" Gajeel remarked following after them.

"I'm sure I'll get a nice bottle of top shelf booze out of this assuming we make it out of here alive" Gildarts thought looking back to the forest. "Where are you boy? We're kind of counting on you"

The three mages leapt into battle in explosive fashion in a storm of magical energy their enemies fell like flies in the face of superior ability and raw strength.

"21, 22, 30, 35, 40" Gray muttered under his breath.

"20, 25, 40, 45, 50" Gajeel roared through the cacophony of battle.

"80, 85 90…oh now you guys aren't even trying" Gildarts chuckled as he effortlessly cut down numerous mages.

"STAY YOUR PUTRID HANDS YOU UNDESERVING WRETCHES, BE GLAD I HAVE ALLOWED YOU TO LIVE THIS LONG" a voice exclaimed, dripping with animosity, the figure stood in the middle of a row boat as it made it's way unharmed through the chaos, a disheveled red head sat submissively at his feet a pair of mages rowing it ashore "THEY CALL ME BEDLAM AND I HAVE BUT ONE SIMPLE REQUEST, YOU WILL ALLOW ME SAFE PASSAGE TO AND FROM THIS ISLAND WITHOUT DELAY OR EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOUR PEOPLE WILL DIE" he paused and with his hand outstretched he grasped the red heads jaw in a vice like grip that drew a wince that was accompanied by a whine of pain "STARTING WITH HER"

Gildarts, Gray and Gajeel stood dumbfounded as the boat passed each of them and each of them in turn gazed upon the red head their expressions turned cold, the knuckles of their clenched fists turned stark white and their eyes burned with unbridled rage but they did not make a single move against the boat or the invaders as they made their way back to shore.

"Good, good now no funny business" Bedlam commented offhandedly.

"Why did everything just stop?" Elfman said confused, his eyes catching sight of the inhabitants of the boat "What the-, is that Erza?"

"Nobody does anything, understand?" Gildarts said gravely as he arrived on shore with Gajeel and Gray "No one"

Bedlams boat approached the shore, he raised his hand and two magic circles appeared across either rower's forehead and with a swift close of his hand their heads exploded Juvia and Mirajane gasped in shock while Elfman winced.

"Gather the rest of your useless tribe this instant" Bedlam insisted "I have little time to waste on you insufferable bastards"

Makarov and the others walked out from the tree line quickly and silently made their way over their comrades, looks of concern and obvious shock painted across each ones face. Bedlam sat casually in the sand without a care in the world his open legs framing Erza in his grasp as he leaned her head against his chest petting her long red hair in gentle strokes, Erza made no sound or movement of protest as she lay there limply against him.

"Now that we're all gathered here it has come to my attention that you lot are harboring a fugitive" Bedlam spoke with a coarse yet subdued tone as he stared derisively at all the gathered members of Fairy Tail.

"What are you talking about, fugitive? There's no one else on this island but us," Gray responded in a tone denoting frustration thinly veiled in hospitality.

"Well as the described fugitive is not a by definition a criminal of the law per se seeing as I am currently the judge, jury and executioner of this here Kangaroo court I'm more than willing to make an exception" Bedlam spoke now with a hint of venom.

"There is no else here Bedlam of that I can assure you, this is our land and-" Makarov responded calmly and without reproach before being cut off.

"Do you really think I'm in any kind of mood to negotiate terms old man?" Bedlam retorted but he was cut off by Makarov in kind.

"And I must insist you return that girl to me at once" Makarov said in a tone that demanded respect as his eye never broke away as they maintained contact with Bedlam.

"The simple answer to that is this, I refuse" Bedlam held his hand up once more summoning a magic circle into view two identical circles appeared upon Erza's temples..

"No, no it can't be" Erza muttered under her breath as her eyes grew wide, "No, no, no Natsu destroyed this place, I saw it…I SAW IT WITH MY OWN EYES" Bedlam restrained her against his chest.

"Now, now pet play nice" Bedlam shushed her "she thinks she's back in the tower right now and if any of you think about doing something it'll only get worse for her" Bedlams thin lips curved upward in a wicked smile, "any way back to the matter at hand, worry not I have contacted the proper authorities and they shall apprehend this fugitive and escort him to these humble proceedings"

"THERE'S NO ONE ELSE HERE" Gray roared.

"WELL I KNOW FOR A FACT THERE IS THEY ALL BUT INVITED ME HERE TO RIP HIS GODDAMN HEART OUT AND BELIEVE YOU ME I WILL DO MUCH WORSE, BOY" Bedlams temper flared and Erza screamed in agony 'now you will do well to mind your tongue in my presence, I am an arbiter of justice show me some respect"

"Why you fucking-" Gray spat, furious.

"Not another word" Gildarts muttered through gritted teeth.

Three more figures approached unexpectedly from the trees. In their midst was a man covered in clothing turned to rags, bandages partially torn and spattered with blood littered his muscular frame and a cloth sack was secured tightly over his head obscuring his face, his body hung limply in the grip of two of the figures as they drug him harshly over stone and rugged earth, judging by the physique of each person it could be assume these particular two were male while the third was a very well-endowed female. They each stood in hooded cloaks as they stood dominantly in the clearing of the beach and presented their findings with pride.

"Him? Who the hell is he!?" Gray said quietly.

"Juvia has seen him before, he took Lisanna" Juvia replied.

Before the words could leave her mouth Mirajane shot forward, breaking away from the group in seconds she had the mysterious man in her grasp.

"WHERE'S MY SISTER, WHY DID YOU TAKE HER!?" Mirajane screamed but there was no reply.

One of the hooded figures grasps Mirajane around the throat as lightning pulsed through his hands knocking her unconscious, he grinned happily, pulling down his hood as the other two figures removed theirs as well.

The three figures made themselves known as:

Jellal Fernandez

Ultear Milkovich

And Laxus Dreyar