Chapter 24: Ambushed!

Thinking he was asleep, Wendy whispered, "I love you Natsu." As she closed her eyes. However, what she hears next is what froze her in place.

"Same can be said for you." A voice said as her eyes immediately shot open to see black eyes staring up at her. He let loose his signature grin before drifting back off to sleep and began lightly snoring. When Wendy was positive that he was asleep, she raised her head and gave him a little peck on the cheek with her lips.

"We'll get there somehow Natsu." She lightly smiled as she then rested her head down on his chest and went to sleep.

—With Gajeel and Pantherlily—

"Gehehe. Look what we got here Pantherlily." A man with black hair said as the two FairyTail wizards who were on a scouting mission saw a small a hole in the wall of the fortress which led to what looked like an empty arena inside.

"Right there is our way in." Pantherlily stated which Gajeel nodded in agreement.

"Let's go tell the rest." Gajeel spoke as the two scouts darted off back into the forest leading their way back to FairyTail's small base of operations.

—With FairyTail—

Most members were currently napping or practicing their spells awaiting for Gajeel to return. Romeo Conbolt was up in the trees guarding FairyTail's little base they set up. After a long time of just staring, the boy saw a figure approaching at rapid pace. Narrowing his eyes, he realized it was Gajeel and Pantherlily which he then shouted down towards the guild.

"Everyone, wake up!" To which people stirred and mumbled words. "Gajeel and Pantherlily have returned!" As soon as he said that, FairyTail were on their feet ready for word.

Master Makarov, who had been asleep, woke up and asked the two scouts what they had found. The next few words that came out of his mouth is what set the field for war.

"We found a small breach in the fortress wall that leads to what looks like an empty sparring arena. I say we wait for night fall and hit them when they least expect it." Gajeel spoke as FairyTail's mood was instantly hyped.

"Alright, brats!" Makeover called out. "Listen now, and listen well. Tonight we raid Grimiore Heart's fortress and take back our inprisoned comrades!" With that announcement, the guild cheered as everyone got ready to go to war.

—With Jenny and Alice—

Jenny and Alice continued to talk in the diner, before Jenny remembered she had left her notebook down in the laboratory. She was currently studying dragon slayer abilities and spells for friend and the notes she needed were in that book. As the two were laughing on their way down the steps they turned left and Jenny grabbed her notebook. However, as the two friends turned around that saw a sight that shocked them. Two other figures were laying down on a bed across from them on the opposite side, which would be the right. As Alice and Jenny neared the bed they saw their friends sleeping. On the bottom was Natsu laying on his back with his head resting on crossed arms while Wendy was laying on top of him with her head near his chest. Both had a smile on their face as they heard Natsu lightly snoring.

"Andddd bingo. Way to go Wendy!" Alice whispered to her friend in support as she was proud of her.

"Let's leave those two to be alright? We'll talk to them in the morning. They defiantly need their well deserved rest." Jenny said as Alice nodded and the two girls went back up the steps snickering about what they had just seen.

—Later That Night—

Among the forest trees, FairyTail members spread out as they all raced to the same spot that Gajeel located. As the entire guild came upon the location, what he said was true. A small human sized gap in the fortress wall was open and as members peaked inside to get a look, they saw an arena like structure somewhat like FairyTail's but much larger.

"We'll need to split up. Stays in teams and don't get lost. We're here to search for our comrades, only engage in combat if you must, but do not kill. Do not kill unless it's absolutely necessary! Me and Gildarts will fight Hades, the rest will fight whoever you come across, understand?"

"Yes, Master." FairyTail chorused as they got ready for war.

"Very well, on we go!" Makarov shouted as FairyTail one by one breached through the gap in the wall and entered the large arena. Grimiore Heart won't know what hit em. He thought to himself.

—Down In The Prison—

The fact that Natsu nearly took her life in rage is what scared her the most. She had given up at that moment that Natsu Dragneel, her Natsu Dragneel, was still somewhere inside. From this point forward...whenever she got out of here she would slay the corrupted dragon slayer and free her lover, along with his sister. She made a vow soon after they all left her that she would defeat both dragon slayers with her blade and free them from the living hell that currently tormented them.

She finally decided an escape. Risking it all, she would try to flee herself and regroup with FairyTail somewhere along the way. It was tough at first, but after a bunch of examining and figuring out what she needed to do, she freed her right foot from the chains, doing so with the left as well. Her hands were much harder since she would have to pull down instead of up like she did with her feet. However, carefully and using all her strength, she ripped the popped one hand out of the metal that binded her magic and summoned her sword. She then cut the rest off her other hand and removed the chains off her feet. Not use to walking for a while now, the grip of the chains' hold released and she fell to the floor unable to catch herself. Laying there for a while she thought about what was to come and how she would sneak out. Deciding, she would go on night since that's when people would least expect it. However, she prayed Natsu and Wendy didn't visit her tonight otherwise she would have to do what she vowed.