Fighting to Protect Fighting to Save
Lucy eyes started to open up slowly. The room that she was in was in complete darkness. Her head started to hurt all she could remember was that she was at the ball with Natsu and the others. She was drinking some wine and then she suddenly pass out like a light. When she remember what Natsu said about the wine having bad smell. He must have meant someone put a spell inside the drink. "I've to get out of here." She said. She got up, but she couldn't move her arms and legs. She realizes that she was in the binder spell again. "Don't try and struggle; it will make it worse. The door was opened, and saw Fukui standing in the door way. "Welcome to the Snake Eye guild, Lucy."
Meanwhile, Natsu and were back in Magnolia and back at Fairy Tail. Natsu was in medical room. Master finally recovered while Gray and Juvia were recuperating their energy. Wendy gave them a pill so they should be fine. He felt so tense tonight; he didn't even want hello to his other fellow mage. He could remember what happened after the Ball.
Flashback~~~~~~
Natsu and others were surrounded by the Royal Army. "The Royal Army?" said Gray. "Why are they?" Kyra took down the shield, but the army didn't move. "Are you from the guild Fairy Tail?" someone said. "Who want to know?" said Natsu. A man appeared before them. "I'm General Ichiro. I'm second command in the royal army." He said. "Someone summon us to investigate that has happen here." Someone from the Magic Council "Who says we needed any help from you?!" Natsu said angrily. "Natsu, calm down." said Erza. "But…." Ichiro interrupted them, "Like I said. We are here to investigate. That's all." Things started to calm down. People who have attended the ball were questioned about what had happened. Natsu finally reached to Wendy and the others. "I'm sorry Natsu." Natsu could tell that she was sad. That couldn't do anything to save Lucy. All that was left was her wip and her gate keys. "Shit, Natsu." He thought. "Why? "Why did you let them…?" Before, he went back to the guild, he held on to Lucy's stuff in his home and hid in special place. "Ingeel… Father… what should I do now?"
Makarov was watching Natsu standing behind the wall. He knocked on the door. "Pardon me. Natsu." He said. "Can I have a word with you? It's important that you must know this." Meanwhile, Lucy was face to face with Fukui. "What's going on? Untie me!" she yelled. "No can do. You're very important to plan of riding Fairy Tail" he said. "Why do you have such a grudge against Fairy Tail?" He smirked. "Why?" He was quiet for a few seconds. Then, he said, "BECAUSE THAT GUILD TREAT ME LIKE CRAP!" he yelled. "Every single day I spent there, no one seems to appreciate my skills. Moreover, new people started to come in. For instance, I'm sure the master told you about Nika. She was always far ahead of me. She was receiving praises from the others and the master. I decided enough was enough. I went on an S-class with her friends, and I make sure she never sees anyone in this world again."
Natsu was in shocked that Makarov told him this about Fukui. "He…He…He kill Nika and her friends!" he said. The master nodded. "One of the comrades saw the whole thing unfolded. Just couldn't believe it myself. She was really good child. I had no choice but to expel him out of the guild. "After the master kicked me out, people in Magnolia started to disrespect me. People walked away from me just because I was a killer. Even other guilds from Fiore didn't even want me to join their league. I became a nothing!" Lucy was surprised by all of this. Former member of Fairy Tail would kill one of his own friends out of spite. Out of rage; Out of jealousy. Fukui laughed maniacally. "Well, no more. It time that I get my revenge on the people betrayed me after all these years. All the misery I had to endure will be gone forever." He came closer to her, he tipped her chin. "You my child are the key to freedom." He let go her and walked away. He had very evil malicious look on his face. "No one in Fairy Tail or in Magnolia will dare laugh at again." He continued to laugh manically as he left.
Back at the guild, everyone was still talking about what happen tonight. Natsu was at the bar still not speaking to anyone. Happy tried to talk to him, but Mira told not to. The master tried to settle everybody down. Then, the door was open. They turned to see General Ichiro coming in alone without the royal army. "Why are you here?" said Makarov. "I have news about the whereabouts of Snake Eyes guild." said the General. "You do?" said Happy. "Yes. However, my men and I will handle this matter." The whole guild was in disbelief about what he said. "What do mean by that?" said Erza. "I mean we don't want you wizards getting involved in all of this. "And when you mean we, you meant the Magic Council, right?" said Kyra. "I mean it's that Fairy Tail and Magic Council don't see eye to eye. But, this is a personal matter to us." "She's right." said Laxus. "I think we can handle this by ourselves."
"That's not the point." said Ichiro. "Since the council only sees you as reckless and a threat to the people, they sent us to handle this problem." "I don't believe this!" said Cana. "All we want is to save our friend." "If they plan to use her to destroy this town, then we have no other choice but to execute her." The last word stunned everyone including Natsu. "Execute….Lucy?" he said in his mind. General Ichiro turned away. "No can do this. Lucy is our friend and we love her." said Levy. Tears came down from her face. "And so what of it?" he said. Romeo was in tears as well. "You and the council can all go to hell!" Then, Ichiro summoned a spear and pointed at him. "Romeo!" said Marco. "You dare make enemies of the Magic Council?!" Everyone was silent. Then, Ichiro felt something on the tip of his spear. Natsu was holding the blade in his left hand. He looked at the General with anger and hatred. He was so angry he broke the broke the blade. "Natsu?" Romeo said quietly.
He looked him in the eye and said, "Just do what you have to do!" The master was surprised by his reaction. "But I'm going to see around and do nothing; I'm going to save Lucy on my own!" Now, that even surprised the guild and the General even more. His blood was dripping on the floor was he let go of the blade. He headed out the doors; Happy quickly follow pursuit. "I'm going to save her at all costs even if it means giving my life." He turned him slightly. "If you guys plan on striking me down. Then, I kick all over our asses." He left without saying another word. They continued walking. "Natsu?" said Happy. "Mmm… What's it?" He tried to say but he said. "It's nothing." "Natsu, I hope you know what you're doing?" he thought. Then, they heard someone behind them. He turned to see if it was the general but, it was three people wearing black hoods. "We come in piece, Salamander. We don't mean to harm you." The person said. "Oh yeah. And how is it you know my name?" he said. The hooded man took off his hood; Natsu recognize his face. "Prince Sato?!"
To be continued…