this fanfic fits within the headcanon that the dragons all had human forms to raise their kids

"Are you alright?" Gajeel growled as Levy supported him, walking through the thick forests.

The woman scoffed. "You're the one who's nearly dead, and yet you ask if I'm okay?"

"You aren't supposed to be using Earth Dragon magic, Shrimp-"

"This is my homeland, Gajeel, I'm fine. Besides. They won't let me be harmed," Levy smiled softly.

"They?" Gajeel squinted at her. Levy's smile turned into a mischievous grin before she used her free hand to gesture.

"I speak for the trees!"

"Oh for fuck's sake-"

o - o - o

"Is this what Fairy Tail is made of? Cats and children?" Azuma asked, staring in disdain down at Sting, who covered an injured Wendy.

Pantherlily and the other Exceeds were on the ground, heavily injured, and Mest was unconscious. Wendy and Sting were on the ground, both injured, and Sting having thrown an arm over his older sister, who was also knocked out.

"We're stronger than you!" Sting yelled, getting to his feet. The blonde began to suck in a huge breath, wincing in pain.

"White Dragon-"

"Linear Explosion," Azuma raised his hand, cutting off Sting's attack. The blond's cheeks lost air, staring wide eyed as the string of explosions headed straight for him.

You dare to set foot on such hallowed ground, the voice rang through the air as a dust cloud appeared in front of the young boy, blocking Azuma's attack.

"What?" Azuma tilted his head, intrigued. As the dust slowly cleared, the first thing he saw were bright green eyes, and purple-tinged scales.

For daring to come to our guild's holy place. For disturbing the spirits here, for waging war on our guild, and for daring to attack my family. You will die. Kinana glowered at the man, whose eyes widened when she never opened her mouth once during her speech.

Around them, slivers of silver light appeared, before taking humanoid shape. Around Kinana's forearms appeared intricate patterns of glittering blue, and on her back appeared glittery, holographic wings.

"If you think thiss iss sscary," Kinana hissed, taking a protective stance in front of Sting. "Then you are not prepared to deal with the full force of Fairy Tail,"

Azuma took a step back, wide eyes looking around at the spirits beside Kinana. Some had wings and pointed ears, while others had tails, fins, gills, and scales. Both species seemed to have intricate tattoos decorating some part of their bodies.

"Siren's Wail!" Kinana opened her mouth wide, and some of the ghosts with oceanic features opened theirs. Azuma flew backwards, clutching his ears at the high pitched wails that echoed through the air.

"Fairy Blast!" Kinana and the winged ghosts held out their hands, yellow balls of light firing from them and throwing Azuma back even farther.

Azuma got to his knees, wiping blood from his nose and sending a fierce glare at Kinana, who hissed at him.

"Frosch! Sting, Wendy!" Both mages snapped their eyes toward the sound, seeing Rogue and Erik sprinting towards them.

"Tower Burst," A split second before it activated, Erik grabbed Rogue and pulled him into his chest, rolling away but not managing to get completely out of the attack radius.

Erik!

We're alive! Get down!

Kinana turned back to Azuma, and her eyes widened when she saw the explosion headed right for her and the others.

The Fairy Tail mages each hit the ground, Kinana using the spirits to shield them as best he could while Erik shielded Rogue with his body.

When the attack ended, Erik forced himself up with wild eyes, seeing the others all on the ground, unconscious. Seeing Kinana.

"Kinana!" Erik yelled, racing over to his mate. He growled furiously and roared a tunnel of poison at Azuma, who easily blocked the move.

"Hmph. Pathetic," Azuma vanished back into the tree he came from, disappearing from sight.

Erik helped Kinana to her feet, checking over her with worried eyes until she placed a reassuring hand on his cheek, looking to the spirits that still surrounded them.

"That's your magic?" Sting whispered, helping Wendy up as the others drifted back to consciousness.

Kinana smiled, the purplish scales on her vanishing as she turned to them. Nodding, she spoke, "Thank you for helping us. Rest now. We will protect your home,"

Gradually, the spirits began to disappear, leaving only two women behind, their spirits being less transparent than the others, appearing more alive.

The one on the left had short, pale blonde hair, ending just beneath her chin, and bright green eyes. Her features were sharp, and her smile promised mischief. She wore a simple, sleeveless orange dress, which stopped just above her knees, and was barefoot.

The taller of the two had long, bright blue hair that reached her waist, with pieces from the front pulled back into a long braid at the back of her head. Her eyes were a pale blue, and full of wisdom and mirth. She wore a white dress with long sleeves that ended below her knee, and also wore no shoes. The two women were holding hands, looking at Kinana.

"Home," The taller said, voice filled with grief. "Our daughters have come home. Protect them, he is still alive! Please!" Down below, the waves rocked dangerously, crashing against the shoreline.

"Love, be still. No harm will come to our daughters as we protect them, day and night," The shorter crooned, getting on her tiptoes to press their foreheads together. She turned back, looking at a shocked Kinana and Erik.

"Warn them. He is coming! Our little flower, my Levy. Protect her! Protect our children, protect yourselves! He's coming!" The two women shimmered before disappearing entirely.

"Their souls aren't dead or at rest, they still walk the island," Kinana said, looking at the others.

"That was-" Belletokia's eyes were wide, Monmo with an identical expression of horror, both near tears. "That was-"

"Hindaidit! And Sorgina!" Monmo wailed, tears gushing out of his eyes, the two youngest Exceeds clutching onto each other.

"Levy and Juvia's moms," Rogue whispered, one of Wendy's arms over his shoulders while the other was over Sting's.

o - o - o

Worried, Mirajane bit her bottom lip, holding Lilith closer to her.

She'd seen the SOS flare go off, could feel that Sting and Kinana had arrived on the island. The demon-mage wished to follow after them, but she'd die before putting her hatchling at risk. Plus, Lisanna was here with her, and not in any danger

There was a loud boom and Mirajane was moving before she could stop herself. A hand on the arm from her sister brought her back to present, the younger sister taking Lilith and placing her in the small bassinet.

"Mira-nee, you can't," Lisanna twisted her lips, wishing just as badly to help their friends, but she knew they had to hold down the base. Before either could speak more, Mirajane snapped her head to the left and growled, shocking Lisanna with the dragon-like sound.

"Enemies, they're trying to surround the base!" Mirajane snarled, and Lisanna's blood went cold, glancing to her niece, who was now sleeping.

Grabbing Mira's hand, Lisanna nodded firmly. "You aren't alone. I'll protect her with my life,"

The elder nodded as both raced out of the tent. Outside, Mirajane sliced her forearm, using her blood to activate the emergency rune barrier Freed had written around the base for Lilith, just in case.

"Lis, I can't use Satan Soul yet," Mira said to her sister, heart pounding and mind conflicted with so many emotions. Worry, anger, fear, guilt.

How could she protect Lilith if her magic wasn't yet back at it's full capacity?

"Call to Lax, Mira-nee, I don't care if he was excommunicated!" Lisanna yelled before racing into the fray, readying her magic. "Takeover!"

Hands shaking, Mirajane tipped her head back and roared. All across the island, people looked up with shock and fear at the terrifying sound as it echoed through the air.

Rushing forward, Mirajane called forth her magic, every instinct focused on protecting her hatchling.