Hey everyone what's up. F.M.D here real quick just a big shout out to chrisharte111597 for giving me a couple of great ideas. Thanks to him i have some more ways of making my writing even better and i hope you enjoy what i have continued to write down.
The morning was calm and collected, but in the air hung a sorrowful essence, as the members of Fairy Tail, and Sabertooth, were transported to Kuroyuri in the Schnee private jet. Once they arrived, Ruby was the last to exit, the jet, hands on her lower abdomen. Gajeel had joined with them again after Loki had brought him back to the group.
"Lilly…" Gajeel shouted.
"Hey Gajeel, how's it going?"
"How do you think? I heard you're going to be a father." Gajeel smirked.
"You're one to talk, Levi is already three months along with twins." Lilly argued playfully.
"You got me there." Gajeel stated before his smile became a look of seriousness. "Though now's not really the time for celebration."
"What happened?" Blake asked hugging Lilly's arm.
"We took a major hit." Gajeel stated looking over at Ruby.
"Let me guess, Salem got her hand on Scythe?" Lilly asked.
"Yeah, how'd you know?" Gajeel asked.
"She sent us a message on one of Acnologia's scales, stating if she couldn't kill Scythe, she would control him. Qrow went to try and stop it." Blake explained.
"Well, he got there too late. By the time we got there, Scythe was on the verge of killing Ruby, and her twins." Gajeel stated looking back at Scythe's depressed fiancée.
"Wait, you mean…?" Lilly asked.
"Yeah, Ruby's pregnant. She just found out tonight when she gained a new form, similar to Scythe's partial transformation." Gajeel sighed. "So how are you two doing?"
"My father arrived about an hour after Qrow left, not to mention, he's been frantically obsessed with figuring out the situation we were worried about."
"Let me talk with him." Gajeel stated.
Blake nodded and she and Lilly led Gajeel to the biggest building, full restored, for Scythe and Ruby to live in.
"Dad, someone wants to talk with you." Blake stated.
Ghira looked up from his paperwork, obviously the paperwork for the final contract of owning Kuroyuri.
"Who is it, do they have news about Scythe?" Ghira asked.
"I do indeed sir." Gajeel stated as Lilly and Blake stepped aside for him to enter.
"Come in sit down. I hope this is good news. My name is Ghira."
"Blacksteel Gajeel, and I'm afraid the news I've got isn't good." Gajeel sighed sitting across from Ghira. "He's been taken by the enemy like you feared."
"This is not good. Not good at all. Do you know of anything that can stop him?" Ghira asked.
"That information is classified, I gave Scythe my solemn oath as a Rune Knight I wouldn't tell anyone of his weakness." Gajeel stated.
"I understand your loyalty, but we can't afford to waste any opportunity we have at the moment." Ghira stated.
"Watch your tone with me sir, I was a commanding officer of the Rune Knights before Fairy Tail was brought back. I'm also the Iron/Steel Dragonslayer." Gajeel stated. "I gave him my word, as both a Rune Knight, and as a Dragonslayer, that I would handle it if he ever went crazy like Acnologia."
"I see, so he entrusted nobody but you with the secret to his weakness, because he trusts you'll be the one to complete the job." Ghira stated, understanding his meaning.
"That is correct sir." Gajeel stated. "Now if you'll excuse me, I have some training to do."
Gajeel left as Lilly and Blake were shocked and dumbfounded at what Gajeel had just explained.
"This can't be right. Gajeel would never do anything like that." Lilly stated.
"Father, with all due respect, shouldn't we at least try to bring Scythe back to his normal self before that happens?" Blake asked.
"I agree with you both fully, Gajeel won't do what Scythe asked, because we're going to bring him back." Ghira stated.
"Then what's going to happen?" Lilly asked.
"Blake, you remember that Cheetah Faunus we had babysit you every now and then?" Ghira asked.
"Yeah, he's faster than a train if I remember correctly. Spent his whole life doing nothing but running."
"Well, I took the information you gave me about your Guardians Base in the Emerald Forest, and sent him to retrieve something from that basement you mention officially becoming a Guardian in. he should be back in a minute with what I asked for."
"Got it right here boss." The cheetah Faunus stated appearing with lightning behind him.
"Ah, thank you Zap." Ghira stated.
Zap pulled his bag forward and produced a canister filled with a black ooze Blake recognized immediately.
"Hey, that's what Cinder first used to take Amber's powers from her." Blake exclaimed.
"Correct, Zap, take it to the lab experts on the other side of Kuroyuri. Or rather, Guardian Central." Ghira stated, emphasizing the new name.
"On it boss, good to see you again Blake." Zap smiled before zipping out.
"Good kid, hate the scuff marks he leaves everywhere he runs though."
"His semblance is producing lightning isn't it?" Lilly asked.
"Yes, how'd you know?"
"I could tell, the lightning he generates, he sends to his legs to make himself go faster, like super charging a car with a nuclear reactor." Lilly explained. "I have an idea."
"First, let me explain why I had Zap get the black ooze. I remembered you telling me Scythe used his Sky Godslayer magic on Amber to remove it. I figured Ruby would be able to do the same and…"
"Not happening father." Blake stated.
"What do you mean?" Ghira asked. "She wants to save his life doesn't she?"
"Of course she does." A new voice came in.
"Mira." Lilly stated.
"But Ruby's in no condition to do so." Mira stated.
"I think she should still go, with her by our side she has a chance and…"
"I said no and that's final." Mira stated, a dark aura glowing around her as her expression turned sour.
Ghira was speechless as Mira came in to sit on the chair Gajeel occupied a few moments ago.
"Ruby is in no condition to fight for two reasons. One she is saddened and to broken, inside to think clearly, which will result in her killing herself if she act too hastily. Two, she's three weeks along in her pregnancy." Mira explained. "She needs a mother figure to help her, and I plan on doing just that."
"I see, she's out even if I give the highest command." Ghira stated. "Very well, I guess I'll give the lab a call and let them know to not infect anyone with that weird goop."
"I have an idea." Mira stated. "It's risky, but I'm willing to try it if it'll bring Scythe back to us."
"What do you have in mind?"
"Well, Scythe nearly broke their control when he found out Ruby was pregnant, what if…"
Several hours later, Tai and Wendy, Natsu, Gajeel, Lauxus, Sting, Rouge, Minerva, Yukino, Orga, Lucy, Cana, Erza, Bikslow, Freed, Evergreen, Elfman, Master Makarova, and Gildarts, stood at the entrance to the jet with Yang, Weiss, Pyrrha, Nora, Jaune and Ren in their ranks.
"Are you sure this plan will work?" Ruby asked, Lisanna and Mirajane behind her.
"I'm sure, he went crazy when you let him hear their heartbeats." Weiss explained. "I'm sure he's going to flip when we tell him this."
"But do you know where to find him?" Mirajane asked.
"When Scythe flew off, he left a trail of his magical energy, all we have to do is follow it." Gajeel stated.
"Alright, be careful everyone." Lisanna stated.
"I wish we could come along, but we need to stay behind and help Ruby." Mira explained.
"We will manage." Erza smiled.
"One thing Ruby." Lucy stated.
"What?"
"If we're going to convince him it's true, we're going to need your engagement ring." Cana exclaimed.
"Oh… alright." Ruby stated hesitantly removing the ring. She gently placed it in Cana's hand and she put it in her bag, before they boarded the jet.
"Don't worry, we'll bring him back." Yang stated. "I'm not gonna let my new family grow up without their father."
As the jet took off, Gajeel and Yang faced each other for a moment.
"You know if it comes down to it, I'm gonna have to take him out." Gajeel stated.
"I know, but I'm going to try my damned hardest to bring him back." Yang stated. "I saw my sister heartbroken about losing him once. I'm not going to let her go through that again, not if I can help it."
"Smart move." Gajeel sighed. "Just know, you'll have to be prepared for the worst."
"I know." Yang sighed. "I know."
Hours later, the group made their way to up north. Where there was no kingdom, but an empty wasteland filled with Grimm.
"Seems the trail leads to that castle." Bikslow stated pointing to the ruins of the building.
"For some reason, there's a strong aura coming from within. We should be on our guard." Erza stated.
Meanwhile, in the forest near Guardian Central. Mira was picking some berries for a pie she planned on baking for Ruby, and thanks to Virgo and her speed, the town was nearly back up and running again.
"Don't pick the black ones." A raspy voice stated.
Mira looked up to see a man with black hair slicked back, a flask in his hand, and what looked like half of Scythe's weapon on the curve of his back, sitting in the tree.
"Name's Qrow… I'm Ruby's… Uncle." Qrow stated.
"Oh, I see." Mira stated sensing a lie in his voice. "Why shouldn't I pick the black ones?"
"When they're not ripe, they're poisonous, which can cause Ruby to get sick." Qrow stated. "Not to mention kill her unborn."
"I see." Mira stated avoiding the bush with black berries. "So who are you really?"
"What do you mean?" Qrow asked.
"From the way you said you were Ruby's uncle, I knew it was a lie." Mira stated.
"Ha, guess someone is able to find the truth in my voice." Qrow stated showing her his guild mark. "I'm a Guardian, like Scythe, Ruby, and all the others. But mainly I'm…"
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The sound of massive gunfire was heard deeper into the forest. Mira dropped her basket and ran in that direction, followed by Qrow in the treetops.
Once in the sight, they found a fashionista with a large machine gun, a large Asian looking fella with a massive sword, a red skinned young man with fin like blades on the sides of his hands, attached to his gauntlets, and a rabbit Faunus, using multiple weapons, as solidified holograms from the small box on the small of her back. They were in the midst of fighting off several Grimm.
"Velvet, use the SSL." The fashionista shouted.
Without another word, the rabbit Faunus switched weapons to Scythe's double headed reaper weapon.
"Silver Scythe Legend." Velvet shouted slicing through a couple Ursa.
"Qrow, leave this to me." Mira stated entering the battle.
With a shimmering flash of light, Mira went She-Devil and fought the Ursa alongside Coco, Fox, Velvet, and Yatsuhashi. Surprising them with her transformation. One of the Ursa caught Yatsuhashi off guard and lunged for him, before Mira caught it by the throat and snapped its neck.
"Keep your guard up." Mira stated.
As the battle finished, with a little help from Qrow at the end, Mira reverted back to her human self and went to check on the team that had arrived.
"Thanks for your help ma'am. We were on our way to the town nearby because we heard it was rebuilt and renamed Guardian Central, a town of people who want to protect and get sent out on missions." Velvet smiled.
"Don't mention it. I actually came from that village. Follow me and you'll be there real soon."
"Say, you wouldn't happen to be Mirajane would you?" Coco asked.
"I am actually, how'd you hear about me?" Mira asked, thinking Coco reminded her of her younger self.
"We were friends with Scythe before he… Anyways, he told us about you and how you taught him how to do a little cooking, which he made for us when Ozpin allowed him to come on a job with us once." Fox stated.
"Well, that's sweet of him. But he's actually still alive." Mira smiled as they were back at where she dropped her basket.
"He is?" Velvet asked.
"He's actually the one leading Guardian Central." Qrow stated. "I'm his right hand man."
"Wow, so. Where is he?" Yatsuhashi asked.
"Unfortunately, the people who planned the Fall of Beacon, have taken control of him, and are now doing who knows what to his mind." Mira sighed picking some more red berries. "Ruby's here though, we can talk with her if you want."
"It'd be good to see her again." Velvet smiled.
"She's in the biggest building at the end of town. Just be careful around her alright?" Qrow questioned.
"Yes sir." Fox stated as they ran to the end of town.
Once there, Team CFVY knocked at the doors, and they opened to reveal Lisanna.
"Hi, can I help you?" Lisanna asked.
"Yeah, we would like to see Ruby." Coco stated pulling her sunglasses down a bit. "Maybe I could help you improve your looks to."
"My wardrobe is fine thank you. Ruby's in the kitchen." Lisanna stated before they ran in.
"RUBY." They all shouted in unison.
"Coco, Fox, Yatsuhashi, Velvet?" Ruby asked before she was squeezed in a group hug.
"We've missed you." Velvet smiled.
"Back off." Lisanna stated using her beast soul, cat girl, to spread them out.
"Lisanna it's not their fault they don't know." Ruby stated.
"Know what darling?" Coco asked.
"Well, I'm pregnant." Ruby stated.
"Oh congratulations, Scythe's the father obviously." Velvet smiled.
"Speaking of which, we heard he was taken by those creeps who took the Beacon name through the mud." Yatsuhashi stated. "Is there anything we can do to help?"
"Well, actually yes. Since I'm pregnant, my body is starting to send most of my power towards keeping my children safe during gestation, leaving me vulnerable, I was wondering if…"
"Say no more darling, we'll help keep you safe. But how many did you say you were carrying?" Coco asked with a smile.
"Two. Scythe and I are having Twins." Ruby smiled.
"Good for you. Ruby, have you picked out names yet?" Fox asked.
"Well, if one's a boy and one's a girl, Connor and Suzie." Ruby smiled.
"After his little sister?" Mira asked surprising them with her presence.
"Yeah, I figured I'd honor her memory with naming one of our children after her." Ruby smiled.
"That's so sweet of you Ruby." Velvet smiled hugging her gently. "What happened to his sister anyways?"
"Well…" Ruby started. "She was murdered by Acnologia."
"That dragon he's meant to kill?" Fox asked.
"Yeah, that's the one." Lisanna stated. "His rage, anger and hatred boiled to a single point where he harmed Acnologia with nothing but his father's swords."
"The ice and fire katana right?" Coco asked.
"Yeah, excuse me real quick." Ruby stated before running to a nearby bathroom.
"They must have settled themselves in." Mira smiled.
"So Mira, can I ask you something?" Coco asked as her teammates went to the perimeter of the building.
"What's on your mind?"
"How do you transform like what you did?"
"It's take over magic." Mira stated simply.
"Really, so is it teachable?" Coco inquired.
"I can tell where this is going. But let me ask you, are you sure you want to learn Satan Soul?" Mira asked.
"I'm certain."
"Then give me a minute." Mira stated, grabbing the first aid kit. "First in order to use it, you need demon genes. I have it because I used take over magic when I was little on a powerful demon terrorizing my village."
Mira pulled a needle from the kit and stuck it in her arm. When she was certain she had enough to transfer some of the excess genes she got from her battle with Tartarus, she had Coco stick out her arm and injected her with it.
"Your body will need some time to accept the genes, there's no guaranty it will work. Worst case scenario, your body will reject the genes, and you'll be sick until they're all flush out of your system." Mira explained.
"I'm willing to take the risk for my friends." Coco stated.
"Glad to hear it. So do you want to be a Guardian?" Mira asked.
"Do I get the cool tattoo?" She asked remembering the black tattoo she saw on Ruby's waist.
"Of course, it will label you a Guardian." Mira smiled pulling out the stamp.
"That's it?" Coco asked.
"This stamp uses magic to make the mark permanent, until you leave the Guardians, or are expelled." Mira explained.
"Makes sense. I want it on the back of my neck, rusty red." Coco smiled turning her back to Mira.
Mira smiled as she placed the Fairy Tail emblem where Coco requested.
At the same time. The team that went for Scythe's rescue was in the middle of trying to find a way in.
"I say we should just barge in and make 'em give Scythe back." Natsu shouted.
"It ain't that easy lava brain." Gajeel stated.
"As much as it pains me to admit it, I believe Natsu is right." Makarov stated.
"Say what?" They all shouted.
"We'll handle this like we did Phantom Lord. All out Fury and Hell at their door step." Makarov stated, his eyes glowing gold.
"Alright, let's go." Natsu shouted.
Figuring there was no point in arguing, everyone followed Natsu's lead as he accessed Lightning Flame mode and rammed his way through the doors.
"Fairy Tail has come calling." Makarov shouted.