Chapter 9
It turns out Erza's arrest and trial was nothing more than PR stunt for the Lullaby Incident to help keep the Magic Council's authority recognized in the world. "C'mon Erza lets finish the match" Natsu demanded Erza as she was eating a slice of her usual strawberry cake. She simply replied, "There is no point to finish something like that" Natsu answered with a hint of frustration in his voice, "Alright, it doesn't matter because I'm gonna finish it!" with that he bolted toward Erza to land the first blow when in a blink of an eye Erza knocked him on to the ground with him down for the count.
David, who was nearby, chuckled as he said, "It was obvious she was holding back on him during the duel, but still, one punch, talk about your…" all of a sudden his eyelids started to feel heavy as he continued saying, "light…weight…fighters. Man…not this…again" with those last two words said David along with everyone except Makarov passed out on the floor by some kind of strong Sleep spell. The only person in Fairy Tail that does this for an entrance would be Mystogen.
"Man, he always does this, right Droy" said one of the men who were the first to regain consciousness after Mystogen. Droy simply responded, "Right Bolt, you alright Levy" she responded, "Yeah I'll be alright"
Feeling left out Lucy asked, "Can someone tell me who Mystogen is and why he had to make take a nap like that" Mira explained, "Mystogen is one of the strongest wizards here in Fairy Tail. He does not like people seeing him so he always puts a strong sleep spell on everyone in the guild hall when ever he stops by to get a job so only Master Makarov has been able to see what little of his face that he didn't cover" Then a voice from the second floor stated, "Not just the old man. I've seen his face dozens of times" it was Laxus with his usual high and mighty attitude.
Natsu still agitated over the fact that he lost to Erza with one punch said, "Hey Laxus, you've got no right to talk like that so why don't you get down here and say it" Laxus decided to accept his little challenge by saying, "Why don't come up here and make me?" With that Natsu tried to jump to the second floor only to be pinned to the first floor when Makarov enlarged his right arm as he stated that Natsu is not yet allowed on the second floor. Lucy out of curiosity asked, "How come Natsu is not allowed up there" David answered, "You're familiar with the request board. It contains a variety of jobs with different levels of risks and rewards. The second floor also contains a request board but the jobs requests were deemed as S-Class Quests. These jobs usually pay millions in jewel but there risks are very dangerous that would make even the toughest job on the first floor look like a cakewalk and there are not usually that many to begin with. Only those who qualify and are certified as S-Class wizards can take on these jobs; that would mean Erza, Mystogen, Laxus, and I alone qualify to take these jobs as an option so far. But these jobs are still optional like every other request that is put on the board here on the first floor. Even I rarely take a job from the second floor request board unless it involves clearing out a Dark Guild and those come up at least once every few months".
Later that day at the guild hall
"MASTER MAKAROV" a worried Mira yelled as she came down from the second floor saying, "Someone took one of the S-Class requests" this led to Makarov into having a spit take before he asked, "Which one was it". "The job for breaking the curse on Galuna Island" Mira replied. "That was the one that offered a Zodiac Gate key along with the cash reward right, who would be brave or dumb enough to take job that involved an island rumored to be a demon refuge" David asked overhearing the ruckus when he was about to head back to the orphanage. "I can tell you" Laxus said in his usual attitude as he laid back in his chair, "I saw what appeared to be a flying blue cat come up to the request board took the job request flyer and left. It was trying to be sneaky so I didn't bother getting in the way."
"HAPPY TOOK IT!" David yelled, "Then that means that Natsu is gonna get dragged into this out of pride while Lucy will get involved because of that Gate Key. SO WHY IN THE NAME OF MARY AND JOSEPH DIDN'T YOU STOP HIM?!"
Laxus "All I saw was a flying cat try to pass of as a shinobi and as far as Lizard Breath is concerned he can die in vain for all I care". Mira slammed her hands on the table with a look in her eyes that wasn't of Mirajane but as the Demon of Fairy Tail. Despite the intimidation Laxus shrugs it off and says, "It's been while since you gave me that look" David added, "and last I checked it been about as long as how you despised Natsu. You know I wonder if it had something to do with her…" Laxus got out of his chair, grabbed David by his robes, and place a lightning infused hand inches away from his head as he said, "The reason why I can't stand that Lizard Brat and Lisanna's death have nothing to do with each other MONK BOY! SO WHY DON'T YOU SHUT THE FUCK UP BEFORE SEND A JIGAWATT STRAIGHT INTO THAT FUCKING SKULL OF YOURS!"
David had a serious look in his eyes as he answered, "First of all you can let go of my robes. Second, you can play the tough punk act all you want but it won't undo anything especially if you turn my brain into charcoal. Third, if you do go through it the walls that is keeping Mira full strength will come crashing down and she'll go beserk in rage and murderous intent aimed at you and we both don't want to see all of Magnolia replaced with a crater. And finally, if you want, we can settle this like this time. Meet me at the same spot tomorrow at the usual time if you accept".
Laxus decided to let go of him and with a loud grunt he said, "Fine". As he left David turned his attention back to guild hall before said, "How you guys get Natsu along with anyone that goes with him back to the guild will be left up to you guys. I have to get ready for tomorrow"
David headed back to the orphanage reflecting on what had happened and came down to a mental note he made, "Lisanna's death has affected us all in ways we couldn't imagine especially for those who were close to her Especially with Laxus being a chicken when it comes to how he feels. It just got worse when she chose Natsu over him. Still, if wasn't for me that day, we would end up hosting two funerals that day instead and both of them with empty graves".