Birds chirp quietly in the central courtyard in Era, where Gran Doma reads over the report filed by Fairy Tail. Lahar quietly approaches Doma. "It seems we have a problem, officials report that Nadal has fled the city. Doma silently reads over the report, Lahar utters, " Domasan?"
Doma responds without looking up, "I am aware of the situation with Nadal. it seems that he was in league with Dark Unicorn, such a shame that such an upstanding official of the court would allow himself to be corrupted."
Lahar fingers his glasses. "What do you suggest we do?"
Doma finally looks up at Lahar "There is nothing we can do about Nadal he has gone rouge and we will catch him eventually, however I need you and Doranbolt to head to Magnolia to talk to guild master Makarov about the implications of the report that he filed with us."
Lahar takes the report and silently reads it over and frowns. " You don't think..?" he pauses as he hands the report back to Doma.
Doma softly sighs as Yajima approaches the gentlemen. Doma glances to Yajima " I thought you left to return to your refuge you call " retirement."' Yajima sighs " If that were possible I would but I have read over the report... I have a bad feeling that Fiore is going to be in a state of guild war soon if all goes the way the report is indicating."
Lahar looks to Yajima " What makes you think that there will be war? " Yajima sighs at Lahar, "I've read the report, Fairy Tail has thwarted Dark Unicorn's plans twice already. Plus take into consideration that Twilight Ogre and Sabertooth have been discovered being in league with Dark Unicorn. if all three strike at Fairy Tail you can bet that Blue Pegasus and Lamia Scale will not just sit by idly and watch the most powerful guild get demolished, no they will rally together and that will cause a major war with Magnolia at the heart of the conflict. Sadly it is unavoidable if it all goes according to plan."
Lahar softly nods. " What should we do then?" Doma looks to Lahar. " We need to meet with them to help organize their plans and to let them know that they have the councils support if they go to war." Lahar turns to leave as Doma utters. " And Lahar.. this is an unofficial visit." Lahar blankly responds " Meaning?" Yajima utters "Meaning there is a chance that Jellal Fernandes could be in the area. Offer him clemency if he is willing to cooperate with our plans." Lahar nods " Understood." he turns to leave leaving Yajima and Doma in his wake.
Kimi quietly stands in the shower as chunks of ice melt off of her as she thinks about her intimate encounter the night before. She quietly cries and whispers to her self " I only wish you could have a moment like I had last night sis. She punches the wall in a fit of rage as Gray walks into the bathroom. He looks at her puzzled " Is everything ok? Kimi utters through tears " Yes... and no." Gray looks at Kimi puzzled. " What do you mean?" Kimi wipes her eyes as she turns the shower off and starts to dry off. " I am fine but is sad that Merqui will never have a moment like we had last night.
Gray softly gasps "Why not?" Kimi sighs "because... that night ..." she softly cries " she lost her innocence. Fourteen years old and they stole her innocence, her purity, and they didn't even fucking care!" Kimi punches the wall again.
Gray gently grabs her fist and holds her hand "I know as much as you would love to get that back for her you cant and beating yourself up over it is not going to change that no matter what you do to try and fix it. All you can do is hope that she finds someone that is willing to treat her like she deserves to be treated. Like I have loved and cared for you." Kimi sniffles as she slowly throws clothes on. " Is there anyone that you know of that could take care of her? I don't want to her to worry that no one will want to accept her because of her lack of innocence."
Gray silently ponders as he grabs his trenchcoat. " Well I know Hibiki and Eve over in Blue Pegasus have a taken a liking to her but you know how the Trimen are.
Kimi muddles the idea as they head to the guild hall."Hmm Hibiki isn't he twenty four or so?" Gray counts on his fingers as he calculates "that or twenty five but him and his former girlfriend split up about a year ago. If I remember right they don't even take jobs together anymore it was pretty rough for both of them."
Kimi looks at Gray "What do you think of him ?" Gray ponders as they cross the bridge and Gray looks at the river. "He seems like a nice guy his magic is pretty unique but outside of that I don't know very much about him. The Trimen are known to be womanizers but Hibiki being the oldest may have outgrown it maybe." Kimi sighs as they enter the guild hall " I'll ask my sis about him next time I see her." Kimi and Gray enter the hall to see Natsu sitting at the bar making cat calls " Well look who's here did he show you his ice make cannon?" Elfman from a corner pipes up, " No he showed her he was a MAN!" Kimi blushes from the comments. Gray taunts back " Whats the matter Natsu? Jealous much? I would have thought you would have gotten Lucy all fired up at least once or twice by now? Lucy gasps at the remark " Well um.. its not like that at least not to that point, yet ." Lucy quickly leaves the guild in a state of innocent embarrassment.
Natsu rages at Gray " Look what you did you asshole you went and embarrassed her!" Gray taunts back " Hey its not my fault that you haven't manned up and told her how you felt!" Elfman adds "yeah Telling feelings is a MAN!" Kimi sighs and looks to Mirajane "strongest stuff you have please " Mirajane smiles "coming right up." Lucy softly sobs as she randomly wanders Magnolia, Unaware of where she is going, she bumps into Levy and Merqui at a local bookstore. Levy turns to see the emotionally wounded Lucy and comforts her " Whats wrong?" Levy asks as she offers a handkerchief to Lucy. Lucy blubbers as she dries her eyes from the crying. " I … just thought that Natsu and I were a lot closer than I expected."
Merqui shyly inquires as Levy browses a shelf "What do you mean a lot closer than expected?" Lucy softy sighs at Merqui. "I guess your sister and Gray made love last night. Well it seems the entire guild knew about it and just had to bring up this morning. And well, Natsu being the loud mouth he is, called Gray out about it and Gray had some choice words for him.
Levy pauses "What was said that upset you?" Lucy again sighs as she tries to hold back tears. Gray made the remark that Natsu " Hadn't got me all fired up yet." Levy sighs "I see, It sounds like typical boys being boys machoism. Give it time Lucy Natsu will come around eventually." Lucy softly smiles "I hope so because deep down I do really care for him."
Merqui sighs "You can still want to be with him but not have to be intimate. Levy looks over at Merqui who blankly stares at a cover of a romance novel. "What do you mean Merqui?" Merqui softly utters as she tries to hide emerging tears " You can love and want to be with someone but not have to give into their desires in the sack." she slowly turns to Lucy " Be glad you still have your innocence." Lucy softly answers while pondering Merqui's last remark " Why you don't have yours?" Merqui quietly murmurs as tears start streaming down her eyes "no... I don't" Levy's eye widen at the response. "Then what you wrote In your journal?" Merqui nods "Yes it is all true. The lacrima.. Merqui nods "Yes it is all true. The lacrima that we all saw at the trial is true. Lucy, puzzled looks to Levy. "You don't mean she was raped do you?" Levy softly nods as Merqui pipes up. "Yes I was. It was pretty much on view for everyone to see during the trial."Lucy utters "The screaming..." Merqui nods "Yes that was me screaming out because that bastard forced himself into me and took my innocence. Don't wish it off anytime soon Lucy once you lose it you cant get it back."
Lucy clenches her fists in frustration "I hope that bastard got what he had coming to him."
Merqui nods "He did my sister pretty much slayed him and cut it off in one swing if you were paying attention to the lacrima." Lucy softly utters "No, I wasn't. To be honest I couldn't even watch it all it was all to gruesome and horrific. She gently hugs Merqui " I don't know how you survived it but you are much stronger than I am." Levy giggles "Not just emotionally but magically as well." Lucy playfully gasps "What about you little miss pen pusher. Your not that powerful either , you know." Levy nods "Your right I am not but what I lack in magical power I make up in mental power.
If there is an ancient ward or text that needs translated deciphered or decrypted I can do it." She then playfully glares at Lucy. "What can you do hmm? Summon spirits out of thin air?" Lucy happily gasps at the remark as Merqui giggles. "Okay that is enough we are all powerful in own special ways. A wise man once told me its not the power you have its how you use it to your advantage."
Levy pauses on the thought "Your right, I wonder who said that?" Merqui giggles again "Our guild master did just this morning" Lucy softly giggles and then recollects her thoughts "Speaking of the master I think he wanted us all back at the hall soon for something important." Levy turns as she picks up her purchases " Did he say what it was?" Lucy shakes her head "No he didn't but he did seem to act like he had a lot on his mind."
Levy nods "I guess we better return quickly then" as She Lucy and Merqui happily leave the market and return to the guild. As the girls enter they see Jellal leaving the second floor offices. Jellal smiles but suddenly gets a worried look and utters "shit..." The girls, puzzled,look behind them to see Lahar and Doranbolt standing behind them. Lahar nods to Jellal as he tries to leave. Lahar gently stops him at the door with his arm "By all means stay." Jellal gets a stern look on his face and utters back "Your not here to take me in?" Lahar pushes his glasses up his nose "I'm not here on official business plus I have a proposition for you." he adds as he motions to the stairs. He looks back to Doranbolt " Keep watch while I observe this meeting" Doranbolt nods "Understood, let me know how it all goes." The entire group slowly goes up stairs to a room that has been modified into a large meeting room. Members of Lamia Scale and Blue Pegasus quietly sit patiently as the members of FairyTail join them. After a few minutes, everyone settles in as Lahar speaks up first
"Thank you everyone for coming on such short notice. I don't have much to say as I am here more as an observer than a participant but Master Makarov will be briefing you on the situation. Makarov stands up in his chair as Lahar sits down. "Thank you, Lahar. And the council has made it clear that we are to do what we can to defuse the situation if at all possible but I will share with you what we have learned recently."
Everyone silently nods as Makarov continues. "As you may know my guild has been handling a lot of job requests from the Nirvana Ruins. " Lyon pipes up "A lot? Hell you guys have made nearly twenty five million Jewel off of those jobs." Makarov nods "Yes..., while the money has been good and has helped out on the massive repairs that we had to do. The jobs also have let us see certain things that some of the dark guilds are working on." Lamiascale wizard saint Jura adds "Such as?" Makarov turns to Jura "On our last mission we discovered that Sabertooth and Twilight Ogre are conspiring with a guild named Dark Unicorn. We are not sure why or what they are doing but it does seem disturbing that two legal and reputable guilds are meddling in dark guild affairs."
Lyon thinks on the statement before adding "You don't think they are still sore from the Grand Magic Games?" Blue Pegasus member Hibiki inquires "I don't see why they would be still sore that was nearly two years ago unless they are still holding grudges all this time." Erza nods and adds "It is possible they have been harassing us a bit more than usual recently." she motions to the damage in the room. "As you can tell, they have been very relentless with their harassment."
Jura frowns as he looks around at all the damage "But that still raises the question of why work with a guild like Dark Unicorn?" Lahar chips in "The council believes that Dark Unicorn may be trying to find a way to summon Zeref in order to bolster their power to try and attack the Council. Since Magnolia is a safe but reachable distance it makes sense to try and take over Magnolia in order to make their next move." Ren looks to Jura "Then why have Sabertooth and Twilight Ogre harass FairyTail then?" Jura shakes his head "That I don't know." Levy pipes up "I think Dark Unicorn needs information on Magnolia in order for them to be able to attack the city, what better way to get it then to lure two guilds in to giving information in exchange for getting rid of us." Natsu laughs as he hits his fists together "Well we see how far those plans got for them we mopped the floor with them." Jellal frowns "Don't be so sure about that Natsu, Dark Unicorn is one step below Tatauros itself, They are very resourceful and determined. Even though you may have foiled two or three of their plans you can bet they had back up measures in place. Natsu haughtily looks at Jellal "Well I guess we will have to wreck those plans as well then." Jellal frowns as he adds "That may not be so easy the next time. They are probably on to you guys by now and wont be so careless if they decide to strike again."
Jura then looks to Makarov "What do you propose us to do?" Makarov replies "That us three guilds work together and keep an eye on the situation. The last thing we need is an all out war in the region" Lahar adds "four."Everyone looks at Lahar "Four?" Lahar echos "you four guilds" Jellal frowns "He means Crime Sorcière as well." Lahar nods "Exactly" Natsu glares at Lahar "Why do we need their help we have taken care of those punks without them." Jellal looks to Natsu "Trust me it is not like I want to work with other guilds but it may be necessary for us to succeed."
Lahar nods "Which , this is where my proposal comes into play Jellal if you are willing to listen to it" Jellal nods. "What is your offer?" Lahar fingers his glasses before responding "I will tell you it took a lot of restraint on the councils part to not order me to take you in, considering the debacle of the council and your actions at the Tower of Heavens nearly ten years ago . However it didn't come to our attention till Erza brought it to us that you had been reformed and are remorseful for your actions, furthermore you have created a guild designed only to eliminate dark guilds and have successfully crippled or destroyed over seventy factions that are or had dark guild ties in the past two years since the Magic Games . That we cant not over look. So the council is willing to grant Erza's request that we pardon you but it will come with some conditions." Jellal harshly glares at Lahar "Such as?"
Lahar glares back "First you are going to be placed in Erza's custody until you have proven yourself no longer a threat to anyone or the council. Second, you will keep leading Crime Sorcière and doing the work that you have commanded it to do, but you will do so as a dark legal guild. Meaning you can eliminate dark guilds by any means necessary, But there will be a catch to this as well." Jellal adds "What is the catch ?" Lahar continues "Any mishaps that you encounter you will answer to Master Makarov as he will be your guild master." Makarov turns to Lahar with his eyes widened "What will that make me then?" I cant technically lead two guilds that is against the League of Guild's rules Levy pipes as she hands Makarov a book "Technically it isn't. There is a rule in the League of Guilds charter that allows for a guild master to be head of more than one guild." Makarov looks to Levy "And how would I go about doing that Levy?"
Levy happily replies "You could apply for Grandmaster status." Everyone in the room gasps and murmurs "Grandmaster status...?" Levy nods "What Grandmaster status does it allows one to call themselves a guild Grandmaster. They have more than one guild under their command but in place of them running both they have one person that acts as guild master for them in each guild. In this case Jellal would lead Crime Sorcière,but that master would have to select someone to run FairyTail for him. Mirajane adds "Meaning we would have our seventh master." Levy nods "exactly" Makarov thinks carefully.
"I am willing to accept all of the terms but I will need time to think on the grandmaster part" Lahar nods "I understand something like this is not to be taken lightly it would have to be approved by the majority of the local guilds in area, that way there can be no accusations of a guild monopoly going on." Guildarts adds " Wait, what about guilds Like Titan Nose and Quatro Cerberus? Wont they need to weigh in on this as well?
Laki shakes her head "Sadly no, the League of Guilds did some guild realignments earlier this year allowing certain guilds that have great chemistry to be in the same league based on needs and geographic layout. The guilds that are in our league are us, Blue Pegasus, Lamia Scale, Sabertooth, and Twilight Ogre. Quatro Cerberus is trying to get in our league again but due to where their guild is located at they sit just out side of the geographical border of the league jurisdiction
Levy smiles as she nods to Laki " I see all of my books didn't go to waste when I was lost on Tenoru." Laki nods as she walks downstairs to the main hall Natsu grits his teeth "Well we know those bastards in Sabertooth and Twilight Ogre wont go for it."
Levy nods "True but we still need to ask the leaders of Blue Pegasus and Lamia Scale if they have any objections to it and a guild member from those guilds would have to take the proposal to their guild for consideration we can not deliver it to them." Makarov looks to Levy "If I were to accept it how long will it take to write up the proposals." Levy frowns "Well if I write up all four proposals it will take some time." Makarov's eyes widen " Why four?"Levy sighs "Well its three copies of the grandmaster proposal one for Blue Pegasus and Lamia Scale plus one has to go to the League of Guilds so they have it on record and I kind of volunteered to help write Jellal's conditions of pardon." Makarov nods "I understand take your time as we want all of them to be perfect. In the meantime I suggest we all go down to the mail hall and have a FairyTail dinner. And to my brats, be on your best behavior we have guests and I wont tolerate any foolishness."
The guild members nod as they all walk downstairs where they see their main all turned into an elegant dinner hall. Everyone gasps as the tables all are laid out with silk white tablecloths and fine golden laced china sitting on the table with shining silver utensils for eating. Lucy gasps at the layout "Where did this all come from? I don't remember us having this in storage in guild anywhere" Mirajane giggles
"This all once belonged to my family, What you are seeing is what a normal Strauss family dinner would have been like before Lisanna Elfman and I came to the guild. Elfman tries not to cry as he looks at the layout. "Eating.. like this .. was a man." he utters in between sobs. Lucy looks at the tables quietly. "Its all so beautiful. It almost reminds me of the meals I used to have with my father at the Heartfilla Estate before I came here." Lucy sighs as she reminisces over missing home. They all take their places at the long table while Mirajane, Laki and Evergreen, dressed in long silk dresses serve the hungry guild members. It is dead quiet until Lyon breaks the silence
"So, Gray I heard you stepped into man hood recently." Kimi blushes at Lyons remark Gray replies "umm hmm I did it was not an easy decision to make but I made it." Lyon then stares at Gray "and what about Juvia?" Gray answers in between bites "What about her?" Lyon fires back "You didn't think to save your self for her." Gray smiles "No I didn't I figured she would be right up your alley." Lyon grits his teeth. "And what about her feelings?"
Gray calmly answers "What about them?" Lyon yells "Are you that fucking blind you asshole? She practically obsesses over you and you just blow her off." Gray glares harshly at Lyon "No, I noticed how she felt but I felt she would be better with you since you two act so much alike." Lyon gasps "How so?" Gray glares even harder "The obsessing...?" Lyon quietly backs off and mutters "bastard.." under his breath Gray taunts "What was that?" Lyon blurts "nothing..." Juvia looks at Gray and then to Lyon "Well I guess I can give Lyon a try since I cant have my Graysama" Gray softly smiles at Juvia "Its not that I don't care for how you feel I really do but seeing how Lyon chases after you and then you doing the same to me ..."
He sighs before beginning again "It is not a triangle that I didn't want to be a part of. I do appreciate how you feel towards me but forgive me for not feeling the same way. And be careful with Lyon he thinks hes all that since he can do his tricks with one hand. Remember Lyon Ur taught us to use both hands for our magic it allows for better stability and completeness." Lyon growls at Gray "You bastard.." he then sighs and looks at Juvia "I guess we can give it a try you and me" Juvia gleefully chirps "Well at least I have my Lyonsama"
She then looks to Kimi "Take care of Graysama for me please." Kimi happily nods "I will do that for you Gray will be in good hands" Gray then looks around the table "Well since we are on the topic, who's next to become fully mature?" Laxus taunts Natsu "I figure Natsu will be next, since he practically has Lucy eating out of his hand." Lucy gasps as Natsu glares at Laxus "What did you say you bastard?" Laxus haughtily smiles "Well after saving her from near death I would have thought she would have thanked you for it."
Lucy glares at Laxus "Just what kind of girl do you take me for."Laxus stares back "I don't know but at least your not like some in our guild" as he finishes his gaze turns to Kimi. Lisanna harshly stares at Laxus. "Kimi made that decision by choice." Laxus turns to Lisanna "Choice you say, kind of like how your sister likes to flaunt herself in Sorcerer's Weekly?" Lucy gasps at the remark "That is low even for you Laxus." Natsu glares at Laxus "Whats the matter Evergreen doesn't suit you anymore?"
Laxus turns to Natsu "Evergreen and I maintain a professional relationship. Unlike some others" Gray frustrated fires "All right you bastard what the hell is your problem? Or do you still have it in your head that your bigger than this guild.?" Laxus looks to Gray "Guildarts did this guild a favor bringing me back to help save everyone's ass not just at Tenoru but at the Magic Games." His glare softens "But do I think I am bigger than this guild, no. But as big as we have gotten in reputation, we still lack in the character category.
Mirajane adds as she serves a plate to Laxus with a half demonic look " Lack in character, what exactly does that mean?" Laxus looks up to see a pissed off Mirajane "That we as a guild should show a little more class and character. Screwing our fellow guild members and the stuff you do isn't very classy." Mirajane glares even harder "I don't see you giving Alzack and Bisca any hell." Laxus calmly responds "That happened when we were on Tenoru. And Macao was master then." Mirajane sighs as she serves Laxus and slightly turns to leave before stopping "Laxus have you ever tried to make it on your own before," She stops in mid sentence and sighs "Oh wait, you did .. didn't you ." she softly walks off.
Laxus looks to Mirajane walking away. "What was that about?" Cana answers " Did you ever bother to think about how tough it still is for them?" Laxus looks at Cana puzzled. "What do you mean? I thought Mirajane, Elfman and Lisanna were doing okay." Lisanna adds "We are but my sister still worries from time to time. Plus her pictures for her have become a passionate hobby not just a way to show skin and make some easy Jewel. Not everyone is out sell themselves Laxus."
Laxus sighs "I didn't know." he then mutters "Now I feel like such an ass." Natsu smiles at Laxus "Hey, don't beat yourself up over it. To be honest I hadn't thought about Lucy like that since we never have really discussed that idea. She is nice and everything but that is just something that hadn't crossed my mind." Lucy blushes as she thinks "he does care..." Natsu continues "but if she did ask me, oh yeah I would get her all fired up." Lucy sullenly sighs and thinks "That's the Natsu I know" Merqui asks Natsu "What about Lisanna? Weren't you two an item a long time ago?" Lisanna giggles "We were only kids then, I think we out grew that but it was fun then."
Natsu adds while smiling "It was," Merqui unsatisfied, asks "Would you want to be with Lucy for the 'fun' or do you really care about her?" Natsu puzzled looks to Lucy whom is trying to not blush "Well if it came down to it..." He pauses, thinking and choosing his words carefully quickly smiles and answers. "Maybe I do care for her as for loving her I don't know. Love is something Igneel never taught me much less prepared me for." Lucy's heart skips a beat as she utters softly while blushing "Natsu..." Natsu smiles softly at Lucy as he finishes his drink. Lucy quickly recovers from her love struck moment and asks Levy "What about you and Gajeel?" Gajeel looks to Levy with a blank look as Levy softly looks back Lucy giggles "I knew it there is something there!" Gajeel coldly replies "I don't know what she is talking about." Levy softly smiles and answers "I don't know either." Lucy scoffs at both of them as she looks to Hibiki "What about you I've heard your on the Sorcerer's Weekly most eligible bachelor list."
Hibiki softly blushes "Well Its been mainly by choice." Kimi pipes up with a serious tone "What do you think about my sister?" Merqui looks to her sister puzzled. "What do you mean sis?" Hibiki looks to Kimi "Agreed what do you mean?" Kimi blankly answers as she takes a drink "I just wanted your thoughts on her considering I busted you gawking at her when we were all at the Fairy Dragon after the League of Guilds parade."
Hibiki gasps at the remark "Was it that obvious?" Merqui giggles "It was bad enough that not even your own guild mates could snap you out of it. I think your exact words were um let me see if I remember... So cute." The whole table bursts into laughter as Hibiki tries to hide his immense blushing. Erza confidently adds "It is okay if you feel that way just be honest with her about it and hope for the best." she finishes while turning to Jellal who matches her soft smile.
Levy quickly chirps up "As great as this dinner was I have to finish up the proposals." Lisanna and Mirajane nod " And we have to take our leave as we are going to escort Jura and Hibiki to their guild to insure that the proposals make it there safely" Makarov nods " Indeed go out and get some fresh air all of you. Everything here can wait for a bit." As everyone starts to slowly leave Gray gently grabs Lyon's arm, Lyon turns to Gray slightly irritated "What do you want now ?"
Gray sighs before speaking " My remark may have been out of line at the table earlier. But do take care of Juvia." Lyon softly smiles at Gray "If you were not making some kind of asshole remark I would think something is wrong. And don't worry I will take care of her." Gray responds "We aren't kids anymore so don't think I wont hesitate to kick your ass you break her heart." Lyon laughs "Me break hearts? You forget we had the same teacher."
Gray nods "We did yes but we have taken very different paths in life." As he turns to leave he yells over his shoulder "Just be good to her please." As he leaves the guild hall Juvia grabs him and puts him against the door. Juvia fumed inquires "Graysama why couldn't you have told me how you felt . Why wait so long?" Gray gasps and looks around before choosing his words "Juvia, I have never been good at expressing myself much less how I feel. I am sure that came up when you and Ultear talked." Juvia softens her stare "It did yes but I thought you just didn't care at all. Everything I have done since I first saw you and we fought was to be with you. But I understand if you don't feel the same way." She fumes "But I wish you could have told me sooner before stringing me along all this time. Gray gently grabs her arms and pulls her into him and embraces her. As he does Juvia instantly starts blushing and looks into Gray's eyes . "You really do care..." Gray softly smiles and nods "I always have. I just never knew how to express it. He rests his chin on her head before continuing. "I will say though it was fun having you stalk me everywhere. It actually made me feel appreciated."
Juvia softly gasps "You don't feel appreciated?" Gray sighs "For a while I felt like I wasn't appreciated. Made me feel like that I had disappointed everyone. Even my teacher. Juvia gently cocks her head up causing Gray to bite his tongue "I don't think for a minute anything you have done so far would have disappointed Ur. If anything she would be proud to see her student turn into a strong wizard and a good man." She caresses Grays cheek as she turns to walk away "Don think I wont stop caring Graysama..." she turns to meet Lyon whom was patiently waiting down the path. Meanwhile, Levy quietly walks with Gajeel as they stroll the streets of Magnolia.
Gajeel, donning the clothes of his Edolas counterpart, walks awkwardly as he tries to hide his concern from Levy. Levy stops in the middle of the sidewalk and asks Gajeel "Gajeel be honest with me. Why are you wearing that outfit?" Gajeel stops and turns back to Levy whom stares him down with her hands on her hips. "I have my reasons." Levy doesn't budge but pleas "Please I would like to know." Gajeel sighs and confesses "I wanted to try and understand myself from Edolas. Levy softly gasps "What for? Don't you remember your Edolas self was a complete opposite of what you are?" Gajeel growls "I know..." his voice softens "but I wanted to try and understand him more."
Levy inquires "By dressing like him?" Gajeel sighs "It was worth a try. He seemed like a decent and confident customer. While I was all cool around him. Secretly he pissed me off." Levy sits on a bench and taps her hand on the seat offering Gajeel a spot. He sits next to Levy whom asks. "Tell me what was it about him that got under your skin?" Gajeel looks to Levy "Why do you want to know?" Levy looks back at Gajeel "I'm just curious." Gajeel turns and stares off into the night sky "I think it was the fact that he could be so cocky,confident and calm at the same time. It just really pissed me off. He wasn't an opposite of me he was me." Levy sighs at Gajeel's statement "Have you ever thought about us?" Gajeel turns to Levy "us?" Levy motions her finger back and forth from her self to Gajeel. Gajeel's tone changes "oh us?" Levy nods "Have you thought about it." Gajeel turns back to the stars " No I haven't." He turns back to Levy " Have you?"
Levy sighs and she digs her elbows into her knees and rests her chin on her hands "To be honest no, but Lucy did get me thinking on it." Gajeel blankly gazes at Levy "What do think about it?" Levy sighs again "I don't know, it sounds like a good idea." Gajeel ponders the idea before asking " What about Jet and Droi?" Levy sighs even harder "They both have tried to ask me out and I turned them down. They seem to worship me more than try to impress me." Gajeel turns to Levy "What if I were to join you on a few jobs... Just to see if we could stand each other."
Levy turns to Gajeel "We did okay when we teamed up on Tenoru Island." Gajeel smiles "That was a different situation. I would rather us team up because we want to not me being an asshole and dictating it." Levy smiles " So this is why you wanted to understand your Edolas self. Gajeel laughs "He might have pissed me off but there were some things about him I wanted to learn." Levy giggles "All right I will see what I can do to expand Shadow Gear to five members. Jet and Droi will have to understand that this is a choice I want to make."Gajeel laughs "Give it time our team will be better than Natsu's" Levy giggles again as she waves to Lucy and Natsu as they walk back to Lucy's apartment.
Lucy quietly reaches for Natsu's hand and holds it in hers. Natsu puzzled asks "What are you doing Lucy?" Lucy softly smiles "Well this is something that couples do when they are together." Natsu nervously adds "I did tell you Igneel didn't tell me much about love right?" Lucy softly giggles "Well everyone has to learn sometime. You seem to know about the rest."
Natsu blurts. "The rest... oh you mean breeding" Lucy gets a quirky look on her face "Breeding? Is that what Igneel called it?" Natsu chuckles "Well you have to remember Igneel was a dragon you know. What else was he supposed to call it?" Lucy sighs and shakes her head "I don't even want to know how Igneel told you how to court a female do I?" Natsu laughs "That's easy you try to impress a girl with your strength and magic and hope no other guy tried to steal her. If he does you beat his ass and took her as a prize." Lucy quizzically looks at Natsu "WHAT?" Natsu sighs "Well that's at least what Igneel taught me." Lucy softly smiles "What if the prize your wanting was already impressed then what?" Natsu blankly stares at Lucy "I don't know, usually with Igneel it was win the female and then breed. But I think he taught me that is was completely different with humans."
Lucy smiles and coos "It is very much different." she gently pushes Natsu against the wall outside of her apartment. "There are certain things that happen before 'breeding' even happens." Natsu puzzled responds "There are?" Lucy softly nods "umm hmm., holding hands is one of them another is for a couple to share a kiss."
Natsu cocks his head "A kiss? Is that a kind of fish? I'm pretty sure that would be something Happy would want." Lucy covers her face as she giggles " No Natsu a kiss is an act of intimacy or compassion that a couple or family shares with each other." Natsu asks "Have you been kissed before." Lucy softly nods "I used to give my father a kiss on the cheek every night before I went to bed when I was younger. It was before the Estate consumed him." Natsu sighs "oh." Lucy replies "How about you?" Natsu responds "If it is what you have described, no" he gently wraps Lucy up in his arms. Lucy happily buries her head in his chest."
Natsu looks down at Lucy and asks "Lucy what does it feel like?" Lucy nods "Hm?"Natsu utters "Being kissed what does it feel like?" Lucy whispers to Natsu "Its hard to describe." Natsu gags "Well it has to feel better than getting licked by a dragon tongue." Lucy looks up into Natsu's eyes and giggles " No it feels something more like this" she wraps her arms around Natsu's neck, gently pulls him down to her and places an intimate kiss on Natsu. Natsu's eyes become very large due to the embrace.
Erza and Jellal witness the moment on the other side of the river and softly smile and start walking Erza smiles "It nice to see those two making progress." Jellal nods "Maybe that will be us soon, sharing a moment like that." Erza stops "Why not now? You are pretty much a free man now."
Jellal sighs "Not quite yet the paperwork still has to be delivered to Era. After that we can talk about our future." Gray rests his hand on Jellal's shoulder "Speaking of futures, can I borrow Erza for a minute?" Jellal nods to Erza "I will meet you back at the guild hall." Erza nods and turns to Gray "What is on your mind?" Gray nervously answers "I am thinking of proposing to Kimi." Erza gasps "Then why come to me?" Gray softly utters " I need advice as to when is the perfect time to ask her." Erza looks to Gray "That will be something you will have to decide on your own but it should be a special moment for both of you." Gray nods and utters "Thank you for the advice."He turns to head back to the guild hall where he passes Hibiki and Merqui sitting outside the Fairy Dragon sharing some ice cream.
Hibiki looks to Merqui and asks "Was your sister serious about us?" Merqui shyly answers "I think so." Hibiki then asks "Isn't your sister worried about the age difference between us?" Merqui blushes "Well I am not completely pure so if your worried about her thinking that you would be wanting to be with me for that, I don't think that is her concern."
Hibiki looks at Merqui and offers another scoop of ice cream "I see." he utters. Merqui nods "If anything she is worried about someone not wanting to be with me due to the lack of purity." Hibiki smiles "I don't see why that would be an issue your smart , cute, strong, caring, and oh did I mention cute?" Merqui blushes and giggles "Do I have to worry about you going full Trimen on me now? What will be next a hot towel or something?"
Hibiki chuckles "No, you don't have to worry about that." Merqui gently leans against Hibiki as they watch Lisanna and Kimi walk the city streets. Lisanna glances over at Kimi "You look really happy tonight." Kimi nods "Everything seems to be going well tonight. Why shouldn't I be happy."
Lisanna stops as she seals the last proposal. "I think there is something else. You just don't know it yet." Kimi pauses "Do you know what it is then?" Lisanna nods "My sister and I think we know what it is. We are unsure about it right now but we think we know." Lisanna goes to walk ahead but Kimi stops her. Lisanna turns back and looks at Kimi
Kimi utters "Lisanna... Thank you for being there. You have really made it so easy for me to feel like I belong in Fairy Tail." Lisanna again nods "I was in your shoes when I was in Edolas. I was alone and felt I didn't belong there but I was able to slowly get to know everyone even though they were polar opposites of everyone that I remembered here, I was able to fit in and belong."
Kimi sighs "But to be there two years. That had to have taken its toll on you." Lisanna nods as she looks into the river. "I am not going to lie and say that it was easy. Everyone that I thought I knew was completely different. I had to get accustomed to their personalities. And the fact that we were a dark guild on the run in that world. It was tough going but it was something I wont forget." Kimi smiles as Lisanna approaches Hibiki "I hate to break you two lovebirds up but it is time." Hibiki nods as he takes the proposal from Lisanna and looks to Merqui. "Take care of yourself." Merqui shyly nods back "You too." As Lisanna and Hibiki walk to the edge of the city Merqui catches up to her sister. Kimi taunts her sister jokingly "Well I see you two hit it off pretty well."
Merqui giggles "He is nice. I can see us working out." she smiles and looks to Kimi "Thank you for introducing me to him." Kimi hugs her sister and whispers "All I want is for you to be happy and safe sis." Levy quickly runs up to Kimi and Merqui "Did you guys see Hibiki and Lisanna?" Merqui nods "Yes they just left the city gates." Levy gets a worried look on her face. "I have a bad feeling about something."
Suddenly all three hear a piercing scream near the city gates. They rush to the gates to find Jura, Hibiki , Lisanna and Mirajane badly beaten and bloodied. City guards arrive to secure the area and murmur " Better not let their master get wind of this." Makarov approaches the guards "Let me get wind of what?" The guards quietly murmur to themselves "oh god he doesn't know yet?"
Makarov stares at the guards. "Don't know what? What are you going on about?" The guards lead Makarov to the city gates where Lahar and Doranbolt have joined the crowd. Makarov looks at his injured charges and looks to his guild members. "Did anyone see who did this?" Kimi, Merqui and Levy approach Makarov "All we heard was screaming." Guildarts notices a bloody paper and gives it to Makarov "Looks like someone left a calling card. Makarov looks at the paper as it reads "This is why you don't fuck with Dark Unicorn."
Makarov crumples the paper up in his fist his fury seething as he turns to Lahar "Don't tell me not to retaliate on this." Natsu adds "Yeah don't interfere you bastard!" Lahar glares at Natsu and then to Makarov "We were afraid something like this may happen. You have our support in this incident. We will step back and let it run its course."
Makarov nods as he then looks to the bloody bodies of his comrades. "To do this to a wizard saint is bold, to do this to a good upstanding lad is barbaric, but to do it to two of the finest ladies in FairyTail. THEY CROSSED A LINE THEY CAN NOT UNDO!" Erza tries to console Makarov "Please calm down master, remember your health." Makarov scoffs at Erza "Like hell I am going to calm down" he fires off enraged "They messed with my brats, my children, they are going to pay for this one way or another" He bellows, his eyes nearly bulging out "I don't care if they bring Zeref or Acnologia. THESE BASTARDS WILL PAY FOR HURTING MY BRATS!" Levy looks to Makarov "Tell us what to do and we will do it." Makarov looks to Levy "Send a message to Lamia Scale and Blue Pegasus asking them to offer what forces they have to help us out. We are going to need every bit of help they can offer." Natsu cracks his knuckles "I've been waiting to beat the hell out of these bastards"
He looks to Happy "You ready to give'em hell partner?" Happy salutes "Aye!" Gray cracks his knuckles as well "I am with Gramps on this one. These bastards did go too far." Erza nods "I agree what they did is unacceptable. I can't let this go unpunished." Elfman rages "Hurting my sisters is NOT A MAN I'll teach Dark Unicorn what it means to be a REAL MAN!" Laki sighs "I'll stay back and try to help tend to them."
Makarov nods to Laki "Thank you as much as I know you would like to help, someone does have to hold the fort down have Alzack and Bisca stay with you. I don't want any guild members to be alone as of this moment" Juvia coldly stares at the crumpled paper "Juvia will massacre those that did this to her friends." Gajeel nods "Sorry old man I am going. The only one that is allowed to fuck up the guild is me." Makarov smiles at Gajeel "Glad your going." Levy harshly glares " Last time it was me and all of team Shadow Gear that were the victims. I wont let this go lightly. If Gajeel is going to fight so will I."
Levy gives Gajeel a mischievous look who responds with a look of his own. Wendy glares "These guys messed with my friends. As much as I want to stay back and help with healing I think I'll be more useful with you guys." Merqui nods " We are going as well." Kimi adds "They fucked with my family these bastards will feel my wrath. They better hope I don't catch them." Natsu cringes "She makes you sound tame Erza." Erza nods "For her it is personal." Jellal, Ultear, and Meredy step forward. Makarov turns to look at the group. Jellal smiles "Crime Sorcière is ready for battle master."
Makarov nods "Glad to have you aboard on this campaign" Jellal chuckles "Well its either this or a Magic Council Cell" Laxus sighs "This is not something I expected to happen. I am sorry Gramps your not keeping me out of this fight. These pieces of shit have to go down for this." Guildarts looks to Makarov "I'll take Reedus , Macao, and a few others and help defend the city and our guild hall if they get that far into the city." Makarov nods and looks to his charges. " The rest of you go home and get some rest and get what ever supplies you are going to need. Tomorrow morning at first light.. FAIRY TAIL IS AT WAR!"
