Chapter 11: Laxus's fight

While Gajeel was able to defeat Jose Porla, the rest of the Fairy Tail mages were heading towards the dungeon where Natsu and Wendey were held prisoner.

"I hope Gajeel's ok", said Mirajane with a worried tone.

"And you were called the Devil Mirajane all those years back", smirked Vincent, to which Mirajane stared at him angrily. "You've seen him fight before, right? Trust him, he's a Dragon Slayer."

Looking up ahead, he said, "I'm not part of your guild, but I trust him. He's strong." Now looking at Mirajane, he said, "He's seen into the darkness, he knows what will happen if you fall into it. He'll be fine, I'm sure of it" he ended it with a smile. That smile made Mirajane smile back, but with a slight blush.

And he was the one who told Gray and Juvia to get a room, thought Laxus while looking at the two. How the tables have turned, he ended his thought with a snigger.

"Which way is it?" asked Gildarts.

Vincent focused again. "This way"

"How do you know where you're going?" asked Cana.

"Dark Magic" Vincent explained. "Both Salamander and the Sky Dragon were attacked by dark magic. I can pick that up, and home in on where their location is"

"Besides", Vincent continued, "Can't you feel the magic flow around us?"

They all stopped and focused. They realized that magic was being channeled from all around into one point.

"That's where they are" said Vincent. "We're close"

– Meanwhile, in the dungeon –

Natsu was still struggling to get away from the chains. But no matter how many times he tried to wield his magic, the chains were sucking his magic away from him, rendering him weaker. Wendy, on the other hand, could not move due to her injuries, and with her magic stock getting weaker and weaker, she was starting to lose her life.

"Natsu-san…" said Wendy weakly.

"Wendy, stay focused! Don't lose yet! I'll get you out of here!" He pulled and pulled, but the chains did not budge at all.

"Damn it!" screamed Natsu. What the fuck am I supposed to do now!? I need to save Wendy! And Lucy, where is she!?

Suddenly, he heard voices outside the dungeon door.

"Thunder Dragon's Spear!"

With a bang, the dungeon door was destroyed by Laxus's attack.

"La.. Laxus.."

"Natsu! Are you all right!?" shouted Erza, who barged into the room.

"Erza, forget about me! Help Wendy!"

Erza tried to cut the chains off, but it did not even put a dent into it.

"What the?! How strong are these chains?"

"I'll try.", said Gildarts.

"G…Gildarts…" said Natsu in a nervous tone. "Don't do it too mu-"

It was too late.

"CRUSH!" shouted Gildarts.

A vast amount of power hit the chains, and a massive explosion took place. Everyone took refuge; Laxus took his composure, Erza was protected by Jellal, Cana hid behind a wall, and Mirajane was covered by Vincent.

The explosion ended, and the dust settled. But, even with Gildart's attack, the chains did not break.

"Alya? Even that didn't work?"

"GILDARTS!" shouted Natsu, his hair turning into afro due to the explosion. "What the hell man! You almost killed me!"

"Sorry Natsu", said Gildarts sheepishly, while getting glared by the rest of the mages.

"Pathetic." Vincent rolled his eyes. "And you call yourself one of the strongest mages in the guild?! How do you put up with this guy?" Vincent asked Cana, pointing at Gildarts.

Cana laughed at that accusation.

"Oi, I do try!" said Gildarts in a panicked tone.

"Um, guys?"

"Shit! Sorry Natsu"

While they were busy trying to cut Natsu's chains, Vincent and Mirajane were working on freeing Wendy.

"Is she ok?" asked Mirajane.

"No" said Vincent. "Her magic's almost all been taken, and the wounds are deep. We're cutting it close here"

Mirajane looked at Vincent in a worried expression.

"Don't worry Mira. I'll save her" said Vincent. And with a flick of a finger, the chains shattered.

"What the, how did you do that?!" shouted Gildarts. "Even my magic didn't dent the thing!"

"These chains are made out of darkness" explained Vincent. "Darkness sucks everything in, no light can shine through. And darkness is the strongest element there is"

As he explained that, Vincent went over to break Natsu's chains. In a second, the chains were broken, and Natsu almost slumped onto the floor, if not of Vincent's help.

"You ok Salamander?"

"I… think so. Who are… you?" asked Natsu weakly.

"Vincent Roses. We'll get you out"

"But wait! Lucy…"

"She's lost. You won't get her back"

Vincent's words enraged Natsu. The next thing everyone saw, Natsu was engulfed in fire, while Vincent was blocking it with darkness.

"You don't know that! You don't know JACK SHIT!"

"Calm down, Salamander!"

"NO!" shouted Natsu. His scream shook the walls around, and even Vincent felt a twinge of fear. He's stronger than I thought. And his scream… is he really…

"Fire Dragons-"

"Natsu, STOP!" shouted Erza and Laxus.

"We need to get Wendy out of here!" shouted Mirajane.

"I'm onto that" Said Gildarts, holding Wendy in his arms.

"I'm coming with you dad" said Cana. "I'm more useful there than here"

"Not so fast, fairies" said a voice from the door. A hooded figure stepped out from the shadows again.

"Geez, how many of these guys are there?" asked Gildarts sarcastically.

"Four" answered Vincent. Everyone looked at him, "They're called the 4 Masters of Darkness. He's one of them"

"You did your homework, Vincent", sniggered the hooded figure. "How long has it been since?"

"I'm not sure, you tell me" said Vincent, "Ivan"

Laxus did a double take. "Ivan?!"

The hooded figure laughed. "I see. So there's no point in wearing this" He took the hood off and looked at Laxus, "Good to see you again, my son"

There stood Ivan Dreyar, the son of Makarov and father of Laxus, and the ex-master of Raven Tail.

"I'm not your son" said Laxus coldly. "I knew you're good for nothing, but I can't believe you've fallen this far"

"Well well, it seems like we have a disagreement here" smirked Ivan. "Let me show you how powerful I have become, the Sky Dragon there knows it for sure" he ended with a laugh.

"So you're the one who hurt Wendy?" said Mirajane. Vincent felt the aura coming from her, Wow, she's angry. Mental note not to get her angry like this.

"I'll beat you up!" shouted Natsu. "You're in my way!"

"No, Natsu" said Laxus. "I'll deal with him"

"What?! But-"

" I SAID" said Laxus again firmly, "I'll deal with him. This is my fight"

Natsu wanted to protest, but saw the anger in Laxus's eye. He backed down.

"You guys go ahead. Find Eclipse and destroy it. Find the blondie, Natsu" Laxus turned around to say to the Fire Dragon Slayer, "Tell your true feelings to her. She will return to you"

Natsu stood there shocked, but readjusted his positon. "I will!"

With that, everyone left the dungeon, except for Vincent. "Be careful, Laxus" he warned. "He's stronger than before"

"I don't care" said Laxus. Vincent could feel lightning and thunder starting to form around Laxus. Woh, he's strong. He's mad too. With that, Vincent left the dungeon.

"Are you sure you can defeat your own father, Laxus?" said Ivan Dreyar.

"You are not my father. You hurt Wendy. You gave gramps a bad name" said Laxus, his voice calm as a lake, but his tone was nothing but anger. "You are an enemy of the guild. I will defeat you so you will never show your ugly face in front of me or my friends again"

With that, Laxus went in to attack Ivan.