"Laxus isn't going to like this." Makarov mumbled. "The guy's name is Kylrad. He was a friend of Laxus' when they were younger."
Porlyusica sighed. "Well that's just great. Are they still friends?"
Makarov chuckled, "Oh, no. They were both very weak as kids. They fought a lot like Natsu and Gray do, always trying to find out who was stronger. They both had met here in the guild. Then Kylrad's family had left for a few months to travel the country. When they both met up again, Laxus' lightning powers had increased and Kylrad's powers had developed a lot as well. And of course, they battled it out. But, unlike Natsu and Gray, Laxus and Kylrad weren't friends again after they fought. They kept trying to become stronger than the other. Then one day, this little non-magic girl showed up in town and Laxus decided being with her was more important than fighting. I was actually pretty proud of him."
Makarov smiled at the memory. "Kylrad didn't like that though. He had made a mission for himself to beat Laxus. He very well couldn't beat Laxus with that girl in the way. One day the girl became sick and had to return to her hometown without much of a word to Laxus. Laxus somehow knew Kylrad was behind it and went after him. Kylrad beat Laxus but couldn't kill him. So he disappeared to get stronger. He wasn't heard of again till a few years ago."
"Hmmm. I see. So he became stronger and formed a dark guild. Out of curiosity, what is the boy's magic?" Porlyusica asked.
"Music and sound. Mostly sound waves. Certain types of music could do different things. Why do you think Laxus wears headphones? It's to block out any and all of Kylrad's sound waves."
"I had never thought about that. That is some interesting magic." Porlyusica looked deep in thought. "So when are you going to tell him?"
Makarov sighed. "I guess I better do it now." He hopped off his desk and back into the guild hall.
Gray had come down and sat looking solemn next to a sad looking Natsu. Lisanna and Juvia were trying to cheer them up by bringing them food and talking. Besides that everyone in the guild looked perfectly normal.
"Master." Freed saluted. "Levy and myself have set up a barrier of sorts around the perimeter."
"Thank you, Freed. Levy."
"Master." Mira said as Makarov jumped onto the bar. "Erza and I think that we should move Lucy to a room below for safety reasons. Shall we do that now?"
Makarov nodded. "Go ahead and move her. Just don't disconnect anything that she's hooked up to, just in case."
Mira nodded then sprinted up the stairs. Inside the infirmary, only Laxus sat by Lucy. His eyebrows were furrowed like he was trying to figure out something.
Mira coughed to get his attention. "Hey, Laxus. Why did everyone else leave?"
Laxus laughed. "Natsu doesn't have much strength and Lisanna convinced him to just sit in the guild hall. Gray was starved. And spirit boy had to go back to tell the other spirits about her condition. Someone had to stay with her."
"Okay then. Well, we have decided to move her to a room in the basement for safety reasons. There are extra infirmary beds down there. So, will you help me move her down there?"
Laxus blinked at Mira. "Ahhhh…. What?"
"If you'll carry her down there, I'll grab the IV and other cords." Mira went to work.
Laxus stared dumbfounded down at Lucy. This is the second time being with Lucy that he felt completely awkward. Slowly, he brought his arms underneath her and picked her up, bridal-style of course, laying her head on his shoulder. Mira stared at the scene and couldn't help but smile.
Laxus saw the smile and felt his cheeks heat up. "Shut up, demon girl." This just made Mira smile more.
As they carefully walked down the steps, the guild became silent. Natsu and Gray had run up to Mira and Laxus asking if there was anything they could do to help, never once taking their eyes off Lucy. Laxus snickered when Mira told them not to worry.
"Mira, Laxus, when you are done come back up here a moment. I've got an announcement." Master called. Mira nodded.
Once Mira and Laxus had Lucy situated, they both went quickly back up the basement steps. After Makarov acknowledged them there, he cleared his throat.
"Children, I have an announcement. We have figured out the dark guild behind this attack." He paused for effect. "The dark guilds name is Draco Melody. They are an extremely powerful dark guild that the council has been trying to cover up. Because I know the master of the guild, I know that he will attack. I want everyone to be on alert." The guild stayed quiet. "Laxus, I need to see you in my office. Everyone else, that is all."
Master sauntered into his office and Laxus followed after. Natsu and Gray soared down the steps to the basement to be with Lucy. Porlyusica could be seen following after to check on Lucy.
In Makarov's office, Makarov sat on his desk while Laxus stood in front.
"Laxus, do you know anything about this guild."
Laxus scratched his head. "No. I don't think I've ever heard of them before."
Makarov nodded. "Well I'm sorry to say this but the master of that guild is a friend of yours from a long time ago."
Laxus stiffened. "Who? Who is he?"
Makarov closed his eyes. "Kylrad."
Electricity flowed around Laxus as he shook with anger. As he turned to run out the door, Makarov said, "Laxus, don't go after him. We have runes surrounding the place. Once you're out, there's a chance you can't get back in."
"Doesn't matter. I'll destroy him for hurting her."
"For hurting who?" Makarov inquired. Laxus froze. Who had he meant?
Suddenly, Macao stormed through the office door. "Master! Draco Melody! They're here! At the edge of the runes!"