~Oshibana train station~

Natsu launched towards the self proclaimed 'reaper', flames rippling over his form as he grinned maniacally. The other slayer sighed at his theatrics, giving Erza a reassuring grin before following the wild card, dodging a wind blade sent her way. The fire wielder landed a bone-breaking Fire Dragon's Talon, sending the enemy mage spiralling into the path of a galaxy dragon's nova fist. Lucy watched for an opening as her partner blocked a wind blade with his forearm, red scales covering the expanse of his arms and legs.

'Looks like he's getting serious, he's letting his dragon out...' she mused to herself, jumping in the second the dragon slayer backed up abit." Galaxy dragon's subzero fang." Hands and forearms covered completely in the purple gas her magic shaped itself into, she swiped at him, her magic cutting through his own with ease. Erigor howled in pain, reeling back and clutching his ear. Seems like she'd shredded it. Four long shallow slash marks now adorned his head, going from around his ear to the middle of his face, ice crept from the wounds.

"You little BITCH! I'll kill you along with your masters!" The wind mage roared, lunging at her with his one good eye open. So that was their motive. She ducked under a wind blade, sweeping his feet out from under him. He kept himself up with his magic, finally using his scythe, which he swung around wildly. The sharp blade cut at her side and stomach, leaving thin slash marks that bled heavily. The blonde couldn't hold back her quiet whimper of pain, crossing her arms over her chest and casting her wormhole spell, which pulled the weapon from his hands and sent it somewhere it could do no harm. She jumped away from him, magic making a fizzing noise as it enveloped her legs, ready to dole out a powerful kick. Lucy jumped slightly when a hard, warm body pressed against her back, equally warm hands resting on her hips.

"Take a break Luce, Erza and ice princess need to get out of here, now." Natsu reasoned in her ear, leaning down to nip at the shell of her ear before stepping around her and launching at Erigor. Lucy shook her head at her partner's antics, staggering to her friends, the fatigue and pain of her wounds making themselves known as the adrenaline faded from her system. Erza and Gray were lying on their back, wheezing loudly, Lisanna's unconscious form between them, her chest barely moving. They were all running out of air, and fast. She tried to slow her breathing as she went through all of her spells. The blonde crouched beside the redhead and the silverette, chocolate honey eyes locking on Erza's tired mahogany eyes. The requip mage opened her mouth to speak, only for Lucy to clasp a hand over her lips, shaking her head.

"Q-quiet, I'm getting you... all out of... here." She wheezed, giving a faint grin. Screw Natsu's orders of saving only Fairytail. Erza's eyes widened and she shook her own head, worry for her friend evident.

"N-no... it's... too... much..." Lucy waved her off, getting to her feet.

"It's a simple... shift spell..." she muttered, strings of galaxy magic extending from her splayed out fingers, reaching out and touching every mage that was still breathing, even snaking loosely around Natsu and Erigor, who were engaged in an elemental kick-boxing fight. The magic fizzed again, sending uncomfortable shivers down her spine. It whispered to her how many people she tethered to, almost three hundred, and the effects it would have on her body. Her heart was beating fast as she looked around once more, making sure she reached everyone. With a sigh, she expelled all the air from her lungs, amplifying her magic to a suffocating level. Natsu's onyx eyes darted to her, wide with surprise and shock, while the wind mage sneered and lunged for her." Full Shift."

Everyone flickered once before they were all transported outside, the dragon slayer and the grim reaper set as far apart as possible, which was a good 300 meters apart. The authorities staked outside of the train station were now surrounding them, her magic having forced them out of its radius. Natsu was dragging himself to his feet, and she gave him a small smile before crumbling to the ground utterly spent. She took deep breaths, and could hear the others doing the same, relishing the fact that there was enough oxygen to breathe. Lucy barely took notice of the blood still pouring from the two slash wounds on her stomach and side, pooling around her. Her partner kneeled at her side, turning her onto her back to get a good look at her. He keened quietly for her, pressing his forehead against hers.

"You alright?" The pinkette questioned, leaning back to avoid a slap to the face.

"I'm fine... just really tired... they're after the guildmasters..." She yawned back, curling up towards him. The clang of metal rang in the air, signifying that Fairytail's Titania was up and about.

"Natsu, Erigor is getting away... I'll handle Lucy, you go get him, we have yet to take Lullaby into custody." Her authoritative voice left no room for argument, the male standing up and brushing himself off.

"Hey everyone! What's going on?"

"Happy! Where'd you go?!"

"Erza told me to watch the front. I tried to get in but there was a wind wall."

"Alright, we have to go." Natsu spoke, impatience evident in his voice as he clenched and unclenched his fists. It was easy to tell the dragon didn't want to leave his partner, wanting to be gone and back as soon as possible. The cat nodded, gripping the back of his vest.

"Aye sir, are we going after that windy guy?" He questioned as he lifted the slayer into the air, speeding off after Erigor. Erza watched for a second before crouching beside the blonde mage, getting a good look at the wounds. Lucy groaned in discomfort, watching jealously as her partner disappeared.

"He'll be fine Lucy, if you're gonna be sulky I'd rather deal with your dragon..." The redhead frowned, stooping to pick up her friend, who glared as she was hoisted up bridal style. It was odd, she thought she loved being carried around, but this didn't feel right. Erza didn't have the comforting yet arousing scent her fire breathing crush did, and Lucy held back an uncomfortable hiss, the cold of Erza's armour making her shiver. She tried to ignore the world as she was carted off to a medic.

'How you doin' little me?'

'Tired...'

'Don't be a drama queen... unless it gets us some sexy time~...'

'SHUT UP!'

'I know you want it!'

'Hell no i don't want it!'

'You know you do, I'll take the reins in a bit.' Her dragon purred, Lucy frowning at the thought.

'No sexy time...'

'Buzz kill!'

She huffed in exasperation, conversations with her dragon were tiring... extremely tiring... Erza gave her a slightly confused look as she waltzed into the rune knight's camp, moving towards a tent with a Red Cross across the top. The medic, a plump but tall bald man with drooping red eyes and a metal leg, hobbled over, blubbering about how she would die and how he wouldn't be held responsible. The requip mage growled at him as she set Lucy on a bed.

"I promise you if she dies, it will fall on your shoulders. The wounds are not fatal." She left the dragon slayer to her own thoughts, saying something about rounding up the Eisenwald mages. The medic waddled to the blonde's side, shying away went she narrowed her eyes at him.

"Get me a hot knife." She ordered, holding back her snickers at his appalled face, shooing him away with a hiss.

"Barbaric i say!" He raged, disappearing from the tent red faced. Lucy rolled off of the cot, standing on wobbling legs, her knees knocking together. A full shift with over 300 sentient beings took out a huge amount of magic from her stores, and she doubted she would get back to 100% for a few days. She could feel the last strands of magic in her body working to heal her wounds. She was curious on why her dragon was putting all of her energy into it. The more primal side of a slayer was the one that controlled the slayer's healing speed and capability.

'We are not sitting around with those pompous asses, get something to eat then we're following our to-be.'

Lucy rolled her eyes but did what she was told, fingers curling around the diamond necklace around her throat, coaxing the power pent up inside of it into the air around her. Purple-silver galaxy magic floated in the air, threatening to disappear at a weak gust of wind. She cupped her hands around it, grimacing slightly as it liquified to a slimy consistency, a swirl of violet and gray. She shuddered as she brought the liquid to her lips, swallowing in one gulp. It tasted delicious, heavenly even, but she hated the feel of it sliding down her throat, all slimy and cold. Lucy wiped her mouth, bouncing slightly as she felt the adrenaline rush from the magic, the laughter of her dragon ringing in the back of her head.

She didn't eat her element on a daily basis like she was supposed to, it was more of a treat. Pure, untouched galaxy magic was rare and difficult to harness, portals that drew it from space were the only way to get it.

'Stop thinking about that, you're making me hungry. Lets go.'

'As you say, your highness...'

'I quite like the sound of that...'

'No, god no, please no!'

'Shush peasant.'

~Natsu~

'Right hook, duck, spin kick. Is that all this guy knows?'

'Most likely, now hurry up, I want to get back and see if she's alright.' The slightly deeper voice of his dragon rumbled in his head. Natsu jumped back a few feet, sweeping a foot back and getting in a crouched position. He swept his arms in a circular motion, pausing when one reached as high as possible and one reached as low. ' Ending with a big bang i see.'

"Fire Dragon's Blazing Spiral!" His hands went in reverse as a tornado of red hot flame flashed into existence, burning through the rubble in its way as it crashed right into Erigor. The wind mage shrieked in pain, staggering from the fire, hands covering his face. One crazed black eye glared up at him.

"You petulant fool! You've ruined my beautiful face!" He screeched. Natsu ducked and rolled out of the way as he lunged, lashing out with a fire dragon's talon that slammed the mage headfirst into the rocky ground, knocking him out easily. The dragon slayer stood up straight, stretching his back and hearing a few satisfying cracks. He sauntered to Erigor, plucking the demon flute from the folds of his cloak.

"Dang, looks like i got here abit late." The familiar voice of the galaxy mage reached his ear, and he turned to see his favourite blonde, eyes scanning over the area before looking at him. He blinked once, then cracked one of his infamous smiles, moving towards her to crush her against his chest, burying his face in the crook of her neck as his arms laced around her slim waist. She could feel his chest rumble in a happy purr." You win the lottery or something?"

"Sorta, where are the others? And how are you here?"

"Aye!" Happy chimed, flying out from around a rock, a silver fish in his paws.

"my dragon put most of my remaining magic into healing, and they would've tied me to a post if i tried to get them to follow you with me." She shrugged, leaning back abit to get a view of his face. He smiled at her, shaking his head." Its true!" Natsu chuckled and ruffled her hair, not missing her puffed up cheeks.

"I know. Lets get back to the others now."

(A/N: and im finished! Writing has been pretty difficult lately, but i was able to crack down today, yay! So, on another note, I'll be starting a pole for you guys to vote for which story i will begin, it will be the last for a while too. Now, reviews:

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