Author's note: Yeah... it took me longer than expected... but the ending is done yay! it's gonna be epic! mwahahahaha

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Chapter 10: Counter-attack

The pub was rather empty when Gajeel and Levy made their appearance. The shocked looks of the present guild members and the whispers of unbelief told them Master informed them of Gajeel's presence, but they didn't quite believe he was really back. Until he made his apearance, that is. They headed for Natsu's animated table, where he was greeted rather warmly. Gray and Natsu gave him a bored look and a grumpy hello, raising some questions in Levy, but she shrugged them away quickly. Instead, they took a seat and had something to drink, Lucy asking about Gajeel's journey. It was a strange sight to see Natsu so quiet, glaring at Gajeel like he wanted to burn his eyes into his forehead.

"So..." Natsu began after a moment of silence, making everyone from the table curious. "Did you tell Levy about the counterspell you found? You know, to get Akumu out of your head." Gajeel chocked on his water, coughing loudly. Gray crossed his arms and stared at Gajeel.

"What counterspell?" Levy looked hopeful at her husband.

"Oh, I'm sorry, Gajeel, I had no idea you didn't mention it to her." Natsu made no effort to hide his sarcasm. Gajeel composed himself and glared menacingly at the two mages.

"I was waiting for the right moment to tell her." Levy looked confused from Natsu and Gray to Gajeel and back again.

"The full moon is in two days." Gray said a-matter-of-factly.

"I know. But still, it was supoosed to be me the one who tells her." Gajeel had eyes only for the two men. Gray continued.

"Were you plannig on telling her about..."

"ENOUGH!" Gajeel slammed his fist on the table, suprising everyone. Levy looked shocked at him, trying to remember when was the last time Gajeel was this angry. "I will tell her after I have a chat with Master. Until then, keep your goddamn mouth shut!"

"It's not very nice to talk like that with the ones who're gonna help you." Natsu glared back at him, itching to say the truth.

"You guys are not the types for pleseantries, and I ain't the type to kiss ass or to ask for help. You two are my only hope. You wanna give me a hand, I'll be eternally grateful and in your debt. You wanna stay out, I'll find a way to end my life before I ever let that bitch take control over me again." Levy gasped loudly, placing a hand on Gajeel's arm.

"Nee..." Levy tried asking him what they were talking about, but the look in his eyes when he turned told Levy it was not the moment for her to know.

"I'll hold you to that." Natsu's eyes said much more, and Gajeel could see it. One more screw up and he'd lose everything, one way or the other.

"I'll go talk to Master. Don't wait up, I think it's gonna take a while." Gajeel smiled at Levy, kissing her softly on the lips before heading for the second floor.

"He's such an idiot..." Gray nodded his head, keeping a scowl on his face.

"What's going on?" Lucy nudged Natsu in the ribs, trying to attract his attention.

"Gajeel will tell everyone about this counterspell he found. He's already too worked up about this, I don't wanna make him worry about anything else." Natsu was clearly not happy about keeping secrets from anyone, especially from his fiancee. Levy looked away, feeling whatever this was wasn't going to end well. The party crashed soon after, Levy and the rest heading home.

Back in Makarov's study, Polushka and the Master were already waiting for Gajeel.

"Come in, Gajeel." Makarov said before the Dragon Slayer could knock. He opened the door and approached the wooden desk. "Have a seat." Gajeel obliged and opened his mouth to speak. "I already know what you want, and he answer is no."

"Master, please, hear me out."

"There is no record in the history of magic, from Zeref's time until now, of anyone who has survived that counterspell. Do you understand?" Makarov held a grave expression.

"I know, this is why I've been gone for the past five months. But neither one affected by this has had Dragon slaying magic, not to mention the powers Gray and Natsu posses. This is why I wanna take the chance." Gajeel tried to make his adoptive father understand it was only for thw best.

"Great point. But still, it's too dangerous. I can't risk your life or Levy's."

"Did you ever think what Akumu would with my powers if and when she takes over for good? She'd be one step closer to resurect Zeref." The petite mage looked grave, thinking hard. Polushka stood next to Master, not saying a word. "I'm slowly losing it, Master... " Makarov looked at Polushka, who nodded.

"We'll need Warren's help. He could transfer Natsu and Gray's consciousness into you and weaken that woman." Gajeel smiled relieved. They were going to use the counterspell. This thought made Akumu scream inside Gajeel's mind, who was too extatic to care. He would be free soon enough.

TBC

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