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Chapter 9

No-one's POV

For once it was peaceful in the guild. Only Levy and her team the Shadow gear members Jet and Droy, Mira and Alzack and Bisca; who had been informed of the recent kidnapping and ransom as soon as they stepped into the building, were present. The due immediately went for their guns and were about to follow their guild into the battle, when Mira called them back.

"Master said that anyone who returned for work has to stay here."

"Why?" Bisca asked, wanting very much to kick those Phantom guild members into next week, "Lucy needs us!"

"Like we'd let our guild battle alone!" Alzack agreed.

Levy explained, "Master said he had a bad feeling about this, so he left us here to protect the guild hall and for anyone who comes back from a mission must stay here also."

Bisca sighed, "Fine." She walked towards the bar, "Mira can I have a- Whoa!"

The ground suddenly shook, unbalancing the members off their feet as they glanced at each other, worried. They jumped up and ran out though the back entrance, a synchronised gasp flying out. There stood a giant walking guild, each step quaking the ground as it advanced forward. The walking guild had two arms and four feet, moving towards the town of Magnolia. Suddenly it stopped, a mile out into the sea.

"Hello Fairy Tail. Since you have refused to hand over the money, I will now take hostage of the whole town. You have ten minutes until I blast this town up to Heaven!" José laughter, echoed out of the loud speaker of the walking building.

Mira gasped, hands covering her mouth, tears welling in her eyes, "You monster!"

Bisca had to be held back by Alzack, "You coward! Can't you just rise to the top like everyone else!?"

"Bisca, calm down." Alzack pleaded, holding her firmly by the arms, yet struggling to keep the woman back.

She looked back at him, tears in her eyes, "I can't Alzack! This is my home. I don't wanna lose it."

Levy's hands clenched; her gaze at her feet, her eyes covered. Jet and Droy back away for the angered Levy. First Lucy, now the whole of Magnolia!? What sort of psychopath is this man!?

"Is Lucy alive?" She suddenly yelled, tears forming as she addressed the leader of Phantom Lord.

The speakers cracked, "Yes she is."

"I don't believe you!" Levy accused, "Prove to me she's alive!"

The speakers cracked again, "Hi Levy," said Lucy, "I'm alive."

Levy began to cry tears of joy, "I'm so happy you alive Lucy. Are you ok?"

"I'm fine." She replied.

Levy would have believed her, if her voice didn't crack. Levy narrowed her eyes but said no more. She knew why Lucy would lie like that; to stop everyone worrying. She must be so scared…

The giant began writing a giant magic circle, the spell of destruction.

Levy suddenly pointed at Mira, "Mira, contact the Master!" We need help right away!"

…

Lucy POV

I wasn't fine. I was scared and hurt and cold. But I stood as proud as I could, and as tall as my body allowed. I will not show them my fear, my weaknesses.

So, I was fine. Because I knew deep in my heart, Natsu was out there looking for me, and he would stop at nothing to save me.

…

No-one's POV

"Master, we need you here right now. José has threatened the townspeople's lives. He's going to fire the Jupiter cannon in nine minutes form now!" Mira began to freak out, ending the sentence with a screech.

Master's eyes widened, "Mira calm down. I've sent Natsu, Erza, Elfman, Grey, Wendy and Happy ahead of us. Igneel is using his magic to get them there quicker. Mira, everything will be fine. I don't doubt your magic."

Mira nodded, calmer than before, a smile playing on her lips, "Thank you Master."

She wanted to say more, but the words chocked n her throat. She wanted to say thank you for adopting her into the Fairy Tal family. She wanted to say how much she loved her friends. And most of all, she wanted to bid farewell; because she felt that she would not live to see the next sunset. But the words refused to come out, and the Masters face disappeared from the lacrama. Farewell.

…

5

The six Fairy Tail mages stood in a line, holding hands as they waited for their demise. The canon had been loaded; the energy beginning to swirl and form into a ball at the opening of the canon.

4

Alzack glanced at Bisca and caught her glancing at him. They both blushed and glanced away.

If we survive this, Alzack thought, I'll confess.

3

Jet and Droy each held Levy's hand, never wanting to part with their best friend and love interest. She looked at them and smiled.

"It was fun, wasn't it?"

2

Mira held Droy and Bisca's hands, looking bravely towards the Jupiter cannon. Her thought turned to death, the idea of death and her younger sister's death.

Lisanna… I guess I'll see you soon…

1

They closed their eyes as the beam of light nearly blinded them. They heard the sounds of the blast hitting something, the energy from the collision making wind, which blew their hair in all directions.

That's weird, though Levy, I thought being hit by that would hurt. I didn't feel anything.

She cracked her eyes open and gasped at what she saw. Erza had defected the blast; her Admantine Armor cracked and tattered. She fell backward, the armor disappearing, replaced with her Heart Crux Armor.

The boys fainted with relief, Alzack pulled Bisca close, claiming her lips in happiness, Mira fainted with joy over the fact she was alive and Alzack was kissing Bisca. Levy ran over to Erza, holding her broken form.

"Erza? Are you ok?" Levy asked.

The red head groaned, turning her head to Levy, "Levy… We made… it just… on time."

Natsu, Grey, Wendy, Happy and Elfman ran over, surrounding the fallen Erza. Elfman saw his sister and ran over to help her up.

"Sis!" Elfman tried to shake her awake, but she lay unconscious with a happy grin on her face.

Natsu grimaced, "Should we tell Al and Bisca to knock it off?"

Grey pulled him away, "Leave 'em be."

They all turned back to Erza, who began to speak, "Natsu… Listen…" He knelt down, "There is a power… inside you… it lies dormant… deep down… find your strength Natsu! Use it! For… Lucy… for Fairy Tail… Show me… Show me you can surpass me!"

He blinked in shock and stood, the flames were beginning to grow out of his body, his magical energy rising. He roared up to the sky. The flames retreated back into his body, his eyes black with rage.

"I'll get Lucy back! Let's go Happy!"

"Aye!" Happy yelled, gripping Natsu with his tail, spreading his white angel wings and flying off towards the giant.

"Ice Make: bridge!" Grey yelled freezing a path across the waters for the rest of them to cross, this group including Grey, Elfman and Levy.

Mira stood, her grin gone, as she watched her younger brother cross the water. Alzack and Bisca had stopped kissing, their cheeks pink. Wendy began to heal Erza. The boys woke up and began jumping and crying tears of joy, before following Levy across the ice that was quickly dissolving.

"Be safe." whispered Mira.

…

José watched the Fairy Tail members advance into his moving castle, a smirk playing on his lips.

"So they think they can defeat me? Those weaklings don't stand a chance!" He chuckled, "Gajeel make sure the princess is not rescued. I have a feeling that Dragneel boy will be trouble."

Gajeel scoffed, "Like he would get past me. Don't sweat it master."

José didn't bother to glance at the Iron Dragon Slayer, "Element Four, your task is to stop those Fairy brats from destroying the canon."

The four members merged out of the shadows. The woman with blue corkscrew hair and cold eyes nodded obediently.

"Drip drip drop."

One man with his eyes covered had lines of tears running down his face, "It's just so sad! They have no chance!"

"Oui! Oui!" The French man bended in awkward angles, his unique body structure allowing him to move in weird angles.

"I'll take down the fire boy." Decided the last of the S-class group.

His hair was parted in the middle, one side black and the other white, tied up with a small pony tail. A strange black line ran across the middle of his face, landscape.

José grinned and waved them away, "Take those Fairy scum down."

They disappeared back into the shadows.

Gajeel still stood by his master's side. José shot him a dirty look.

"Go get the princess. I'm sure she'd love to see everything unfold."

Gajeel grinned, "Of course master."

And he, too, slunk into the darkness, a heavy burden beginning to weigh on his chest.

What drives these people? All this for the sake of one girl? Who are these people? What is Fairy Tail?

Alright, all finished! There are a few more chapters to come, so hold onto seats and enjoy the ride!

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