Slashes and wind were scouring the area. Rocks, easy break by her swords. A battle she is always prepare for, right now she was giving it her all. A group of five stand in her way to grab the tablet from their hands and to make sure the sage is unharmed. Standing there in her purgatory armour and raising her sword out towards the leader of the group. Not to long ago she found the trail and the torches that light the way up. As she came upon the entrance there were men already been inside. The stone tablet was in there hands and one of the men had the sage by the neck. Demanding answers before he threaten with his life.

"I have taken down all but you. I think it is wise that you concede this battle and place the tablet on the ground."

"You bitch you think a few swords, will scare me away." Damon, probably the only one that was strong enough to face this Requip Mage. By his breathing she was a fearsome wizard who did not care of his insults. Bending ever so slightly but ready to go a other round with his magic. Earth magic wasn't very common like fire, water, Ice. It can give him advantage by using the ground and forest around him. "Lets see you take on this. Earth Quaker." The ground shook around them and Erza stumble a few times, but quick enough to requip into Heaven's Wheel Armor and flew up into the skies. Floating right above the sun, he had to shield his eyes to not loose sight of her. The other men on his team were knock out with in a couple seconds of her arrival. Did not hear her coming, and it was to late to escape down the path.

"I am giving you chance to see what you are doing is wrong. This is something you do not want to wish for."

"You don't have a clue what I wish for. If Helix can bring about age of riches for me. Then I'll gladly bring this back to our leader."

"He gives false hope with no warning to what you will bring about. Helix is no saviour to you, open your eyes!"

"I see what is laid in front of me. I have no reason to doubt him."

"Then you are blind just as he is."

"The powers he holds is far more then you and I. My leader will be bound to him, and a new god will emerge."

"Then I shall stop you here and now." Staring up into the sky his eyes grew big as the armor mage brings out more swords. First there is only ten, then twenty and it reaches to fifty. Backing up and putting the tablet down on the ground. If this is how the battle is going to go, he needs to use all if his strength for his next spell. Places both hands onto the ground. Once she gives her order first will he be ready for his.

"No mercy will I spare you. I give you chance!" All the swords pointed at him. She didn't really want to over power him. Maybe her tactic was to frighten him a little. This teen has seen his far share of battles. He is part of Ember, the guild that is trying to revive a demon that should not wake.

Holding his own, does not know for how much longer he can stand. Someone has to get away from here, take the tablet back to Noboris. This one explains of the whereabouts of Helix. Imprison in his own mountain, deep in the valley of the Sun. Of course it will be in luxurious part of that surrounding area. Far from Sun Village where the Eternal Flame once was located. Maybe somehow they correspond with one other. Helix had the power of earth and fire. Then again Helix was put there by his own people. Maybe in there own thinking that if he woken on his own he would eat the eternal flame to gain power. The sword was his power and his weakness. He can't live without it, but that is what happen in her world. Sword was destroy, that couldn't be fixed. He ran rampage, killing all he sees.

"I may not be powerful as you, but I still have few tricks up the sleeve. So bring it!"

"Alright! Dance my blades." They start going in circles around her and with a wave of her hand. They descend towards Damon. This is where he has to survived, as the swords come at him. His magic he releases.

"Earth Vines Magic." Through each fingers that is on the ground, vines ripple through the ground and arch up. As they grow more vines break way, they head into the sky to meet the swords. Some swords slash through, and other vines take there places. Vines warp around the blades and lower them to the ground.

One sword is felt by going near his head. Hits the side of the mountain to wear it is stuck inside. When she calls them back is when they will be free. Seeing that she is still in the air and not coming for him. This is the opportunity to take and go. "Earth upheaval." The ground splits apart and a huge land mass is risen up. Goes straight for Erza, requips to have a shield in her hand and one long sword.

Standing back up and grabbing the tablet he heads for the deep foliage of the forest. Hides with the trees and runs down the hill. The sword is pierce through the mass and crumples with rocks falling to the ground. The dust settles from the impact, and there is no sign of him. "Dammit, he escape." Turning back once more into the purgatory armor and running on the ground to the sage that was still alive. "Are you hurt?"

"These wounds don't effect me so."

"I am sorry, I couldn't obtain the tablet back."

"They hold no power, just words from a long ago."

"I know what you speak about. That is why I am here, to prevent Helix from awakening."

"These men must not do what they claim."

"There leader propose it to them. They will be dealt with by me. I'll make sure of it."

"Why do thee care so much?"

"Because I don't want to see my world lost, and those around me slain."

"Help me up child." Places a arm around his waist to ease him up and lets him lead against her. "I should tell of my name." Trying to smile through the pain as this young women saved him from certain death. No sooner was he about to pass out, did she stop Damon from killing him.

"I will tell you mine too."

"Bastion, it is. I am protector, the sage of the tablet. Now I fear it is in the wrong hands."

"Erza Scarlet, I am from Magnolia. My guild can help."

"How, portray can you. He is gone?"

"That may be true, but we never give up. Fairy Tail will put a end to this. Now you must come with me and see to you wounds."

"Manage I can, but I must go home to tell of this."

"To far for you to travel. A day's ride by train to Fairy Tail."

"My people must be inform. Elder is wise, will know what to do."

"A other sage such as you, has venture for home. He too will tell of your Elder, can't you come with me instead. You need protection."

"Ha, my power is almost lost. I can regain back. Over that way I must go. Need my strength back to me.

"To the north?"

"A land that can't be seen by outside world."

"Your race hasn't been seen for decades?"

"We are there and not there. Can't shed were I am to go."

"Understand, I can go a little ways with you?"

"You return to Fairy Tail."

Erza wanted to help him get home. The danger has already started to make it's move. Gramps needs to be told of this. Ember had members that can use magic. No telling what the others may be like. Getting the info back was important. Seeing as the sage was undaunted by going alone. Pushing himself away from her and looking at the entrance. It had to be sealed, for what it was worth. The markings was still there, even if the tablet was not.

"Shelter from the eyes to those that seek!" His hands raised as the spell was cast. Erza did not know his words. The language was old, like him. The mountain contain no entrance, it look like a normal area. The torches were hidden as well. Just the way it happen with Laxus team.

"What of the ones down in the path?"

"They will not be seen." A wave of his right hand and others words spoken. In a flash they were gone. What wonders these people have and living for so long. Words of wisdom they may pass on. "To my life you have saved. My blessing to you I give."

"No need. Would do so again."

"Brave I see in you. A warrior you are."

"I defend those that need it."

"Hmmmm, then go and defend our world. Haste I to go."

"Bastion, be safe on your travels. If you need us, come to fairy tail."

"As for you as well." Erza, in her gut didn't want to see him off. There was urgency in his walk. How far is it to his home? Who would stop him along the way. Maybe know one will look at him twice. For how old he is and looks.

Looking back over his shoulder and waves his hand up. "Trouble times lay in wait. Defend with it your well, Erza." Turning back and proceeding into the bushes, then out of her sight. Breathing out air she did not know she had. There was still business she still needed to do here. For one man is gone from the group, the others still remain. Grabbing onto the collar of Ember member and slapping him to consciousness.

"Talk if you value your life."

The bed in the infirmary wasn't to bad. Remember it from when she was place here before. Now she is waiting for Wendy to come. When he brought her into the guild, again all eyes were on them. Mira from behind the bar was all smiles seeing her being carried in. That smile turn upside down when seeing the size of her foot. That didn't stop Mystogan for almost hauling Amber out of Gray's arms. Having Elfman and Alzack to hold him back while Gray proceed down the hallway.

"I can use a little of my Magic on the foot?"

"From what I can see you can't, you use to much of it in your training. That is why you want Wendy." Training from dawn until Gray found her with Mest. It was a good six hours, but she wanted to complete so much more.

"My magic is not all gone. I have some remaining."

"Maybe you should wait Amber, Wendy will not be long. Natsu took Happy to fly him to her to bring her back."

"Thanks for the concern, but I can do it." Bending her leg to bring up her foot closer to her. A purple circle was seen and her eyes change. Lucy couldn't be baffled by seeing this, not after seeing her hair change so much or eyes. Kind of gotten use to it. With what magic she did have left, she did not want them to know. He did know, when he placed her on the bed, Gray went out into the guild hall to talk to Mira in getting her something to eat. That is when she told him what has been happening at home. The younger twin did not want Mira to say anything but he was the one that spill the beans to her.

"So she has not been eating or sleeping?"

"No, my brother even told her this morning to stay home and rest. Refused she did and out the door she went."

"Due to the nightmares?"

"Yeah, we did not know she was having them. My sister can't live like this."

"I agree, she can't. I'll keep a eye on her for you and Jellal."

"No no no. Not going to happen Gray."

"And why not?"

A hand of Mira touches Mystogan and gives him a look, not to say anything. Then she smiles at him and turns to Gray. There was no point and telling him of what she thinks is happening with his feelings. It would spoil the moment when he finds out for himself. Seeing him getting closer to someone again after their Amber died. Grief they all were dealing with at that time. Each person took it hard. The hardest was the brothers, but Gray wasn't really the same after her death.

Trying to get anything out of him, was trying to unlock a old treasure box. Eventually over time he became like his normal self. There were moments when Gray or anyone would be thinking of their small mage.

"Mystogan, I think it's fine that Gray wants to watch Amber for you. Right now, you might as well go find your brother to tell him what happen. Don't want him to come here and see her limping around and not know. Correct?"

"Yeah, I know where he is. Still once he finds out, he is not going to be happy. Knowing he was trouble by it from the begging."

"Don't worry. You guys have the whole guild at your side when it comes to her. Rely on us, just like she needs too. I'll get her something to eat. Fingers cross she will chow down."

"Mira, not even a quarter of it will she eat."

"Why not let us handle it today you go find your brother. I'll give the tray to Gray."

"But Mira!"

"As her brother she may not want to be fawn over by you. Let Natsu team help, ok?"

"Not liking it though."

"I know. Now go!"

Getting off the stool, by a push from her. He almost lost his balance if he didn't slammed into Cana. It cause her to drop the barrel she was taking over to her table to drink. Some of it spill unto the floor. Did not like to see beer wasted. Apologizing in a hurry before a fight will engulf him. He made his way over to the doors and sent out to look for his other half.

"That takes care of that. Gray I'll bring in the tray."

"You stop him from answering to my why not?"

"Do you really want to know or do you not want to get back in the room?"

"Hmm I'll go back. Make sure you have a hot chocolate on there too."

"Aye." Salutes at him as he goes back to the infirmary room. Then she claps her hands together. "I can't wait to see what transpire between them."

"Between who?"

Walking over to the counter to grab a towel to wipe up the mess on the floor. Cana didn't have a clue to what Mira was talking about. Her guess had to with Gray or Mystogan. The little gilt in her eye she was about to find out.

"Come here Cana I will tell you."

The food wasn't even touch yet when the magic circle was made. When it was brought in, it was carried by Lucy. The girl couldn't stay at home any longer. Could not be bother with Natsu hanging around her place. Telling Happy to get him out of her apartment which fallen on death ears when he had a fish in his mouth. By the time they got to the guild, is when Natsu was asked to get Wendy.

"Wow Amber that is awesome."

"It's a little something. I have to practise a little more to get the full potential out of it." Raising her head to look at Lucy. Can tell she has been crying with the puffiness outline around her eyes. Then hearing how the mission went. It went from good to bad in a few minutes. Her Aunt Lucy was the same way, seeing her cry from to time to time. How can you change a fire dragon from what he is. Most of her family put their hearts on their selves.

"Your eye colour changes too."

"That is because I am cutting of my snow magic to mimic the spell."

"You cut if off?"

"Can't very well have snowflakes fall down when I heal."

"I think that would better, the healing of the circle does the work but the snowflake spread out more."

"Interesting observation Lucy. I had not ponder on whither I can grow the area to which I am healing. Wendy circle is bigger then mine. Will have to examine it more to give it a boost."

While her hand was still healing the intensity of the magic ring increases. This was something she shouldn't be doing on herself. A hand lays on tops of her and stops the flow of magic. The tiredness was there, and Gray can now see the bags underneath her eyes. Did not pay attention to earlier when he was looking at her from post fall.

"Enough, Wendy will do the rest, you eat"

"Not really hungry."

To hear those words did not sit well with him. That day they were all at Lucy's she ate all of her plate. Could she have been overwhelm by coming down from the tree house and didn't think anything else then. Now that he is back home, he will be watching her very very closely. Brings the tray closer to her from the over head table to sit it up. Puts a fork into her hand and points to the food. The utensil didn't get used, it was drop on the plate and the hot chocolate got picked up instead with the cherry taken off.

Witnessing what she did and the look on Gray's face. It made Lucy want to ask, but thought other wise. Since the arrival of Amber, he has been at her side. Even when they were on their mission did Lucy notice, that he wanted to get back home. All she could do now was watch this plays out.

"So Amber tell me about your training."

The skies were dark and there was lighting that was rolling this way towards the group. Finding the path was easier this time, the torches wasn't hidden in the trees. Plus they knew what they were looking for to begin with. Station where they were up on the mountain taking a peek at Akane Beach. It was a fun and relaxing place. All three of them have come here more then once to take a load off.

"We should be reaching the top here soon."

"It will be better to find the entrance so we aren't caught up in that storm Laxus."

"This weather will not be affecting me, not in the lest."

"You even work out in weather like this."

"My magic can feel the sparks in those clouds"

Unlike Clover, there walk up was much higher. This was the only place that had mountains. The rest of the surround area had beach, the sea and the valley behind the resort. The view was spectacular, right now it wasn't a time for sightseeing. They need to get this done and over with. Laxus was thinking of Heb. If he had made it to his home and saw his people. Soon they were going to met up again. The journey took longer then it should. Had a problem with the delay in the rail road. Could have come here days ago, but had to wait and no one wanted to walk.

"There is a other lamp, more so then last time."

"And it's blue again Evergreen."

"Heb did say what the flame meant, Freed."

That made Freed wonder about it for a bit. Given what they have done a few years back. Should it be pure blue. They had to live with the outcome of those events and Laxus was banish for awhile. When he came back, he prove to his grandpa how much he has changed. If Laxus still acted the same way, what colour would it be? "The sage here will know we are here."

"Then it will be easier this time to get the tablet. We can come right out and tell them what we already know."

"I don't know Evergreen. Heb didn't want to give it up at first. We had a lengthily stay to tell him."

"We got it in our hands."

"From explaining in detail to what happen with Amber's world."

"He saw the seriousness in all this. Did not waste anymore time."

"Enough you two. We are wasting our breaths just talking about this. Also, look over there, I think that is where we get in."

"Does it not look strange to you Laxus?"

Three of them continue there way up to the path. The closer they got to the last lamp did they see what Evergreen was talking about. In there sight they see huge rocks blocking there way in. At first they thought it was because of the spell that was around the entrance. When they got close to the first cave they were able to walk right in. Now they aren't too sure what to do.

"Could this be a cave in?"

"The structure of this place and how long it's been here. It's possible that it did happen Laxus."

Scanning above to see if it was true, there were boulders high above them. It look like the rock formation was struck my lighting. When did it occur? "Great, I can't tell when this happen."

"What of the sage inside, he might be in need of help?"

"I can use my lighting to blast the rocks away."

"Laxus if you do that, it might cause a other rock slide or the people down from below will hear it. Can't drawn attention to up here."

"Then what do you have in mind Freed. We lift each rock away? Do we have time to do it. The way I see it, my bolt will get this done faster then hauling."

Both of them knew Laxus was right. The rain starts to fall as there was a clap of thunder in the air. They could use the storm to their advantage. "I think I have a plan, Laxus. It may not have repercussions." Freed points up in the air as a light strikes behind him. Then he tells his two team mates of his plan.

"That can work. Everyone down below will be busy trying to get inside. If a lighting hits up here, it's result of the storm." Moving into the position and Freed and Evergreen backs up to a safe distance. Rocks will be flying everywhere, depends how much he will generate for lightning. A yellow swirl starts at his feet and the air around them picks up. Like all magic users, if there power is formidable their magic can be seen as they build up. "Ahhhhhhh" His blonde hair blows by the wind and his jacket flares up. The vines in his muscles can be seen as he balled his fist. Then holding out his hand in front of him and with a snap of his fingers does loud boom can be heard.

All sizes of rocks fly each way as the ground was struck. It makes the opening clear and they can see the two touches that once stood up. They had fallen and crush with the rocks. Then looking back his shoulder he motions for his team to go inside. Again the lights all along the wall glow bright as they walk. Nothing on the walls to tell of what tablet they will find. No sounds of water this time. Clover had lakes and streams in that region, so that is why a waterfall was in that mountain.

They keep going straight with no bends or curves in the path. There were also no stairs leading up or down. Then the path stay the same as they came to the end. A huge door was in front of them. It had carved markings on it, very beautifully done. It was different from last time. One side of the door it shown Helix, on the other was the sword that it shine in it's power.

Opening up the door carefully and peeking inside, it was all dark. Couldn't see five feet in front him. Holding his breath as he goes further in. The rest of his team follows. Then the torches on the wall start to flicker. Their heads move along the wall as each one light up. Freed sees the drawings on the wall. Again it tells of the story, but there was more to it this time. It wasn't just about Helix, but of the sword.

In the center of the room they see the place where the tablet should be. As they approach it, there's nothing. That is when wave of unease starts setting in. "Spread out everyone. It has to be here." A light from Laxus hands appear, a small ball of lighting sparks out. Freed lets them look around while he investigates the markings. It shows Helix being puncture by the sword by his people. Right into his heart, and it stayed there until he is fallen. Then as the story goes, the sword was removed. It's journey took them to far reaches of Fiore. Where it's hidden in a dormant volcano. The land became inhabitable and it dry up and cracked.

There was something odd about these markings, not only does it tells of where the sword is located, but it also shows how the sword can be destroyed. It look like the observers were able to break the sword in pieces, then reforge it again. It look like the wizards life was lost. "That is can't good."

"Freed?"

"Laxus, the demons rest the sword in the volcano."

"Yeah we know that."

"This tells me, that Heb race destroy the sword once, then regain control of it."

"What?"

Walked over to were Freed stood he looked up at the drawings and read them himself. Saw how a mage holds onto the sword and there magic is being used to dismantle it. A other marking shown the death of the mage. Then a mage walked up to the pieces and place them down on ritual table. There they used there magic to reforged it with their life.

"Your right Freed this can't be good. Expectantly to the one that reforges it. Look what is above them and their eyes. Where have we seen that before?"

"Why would they? How could they do this?"

"Only his people will know this answer. This is not good for someone we know."

"Laxus she said it was destroyed in her world, couldn't be restored back?"

"I remember. We have to find the tablet and quickly."

"Guys over here."

Evergreen was in the far corner and kneeling down. With what light can be seen they see a figure on the floor. They run over to her and see the sage. Bending to his knees there was no point in checking for a pulse. "We are to late?" A lot of blood underneath him and also splatter up on the wall.

"That would be case with his wounds. And explains the rock cave in out front. They got here before us Laxus."

"Shit! Now they have the tablet."

"They can't be far Laxus we can track them."

"Evergreen go outside, see if you can spot anything."

"What are you two going to do?"

"Give him a proper grave." Standing up and still looking at the sage. There mission was incomplete, if only they had come here sooner. If they had intervene on Ember's plans. This sage, like Heb has been here for a centuries. Guarding this place, with what magic they had left. There was no way this guy could have stand up to a group of people. "Freed I'll need your help and carry him out."

"Alright, I'll take his legs. I think we need to explore more of this place."

"We don't have the time."

"Laxus, this gives us more clues to the sword."

"Freed, we have more pressing matters here."

"I few hours at lest."

"Look, we can't stay here any longer. Ember has seen the markings too, they will tell there leader." Lefts up the upper body of the deceased sage and starts walking out with Freed holding on to his legs. Then he stops and says this very clearly to Freed. "Each person that is capable of snow magic will be hunted down."

"Laxus..."

"We can't lose her again."

"I see your point Laxus, but this cave have the answers we need. Look around on the walls, it's different from Heb's. We need every advantage there is, don't you think so?"

"One hour Freed, just one."

Taking a breath in hurt his side. At lest he was able walk and retain some of his strength back. The old women made him stay in the hotel room, until he could move his upper body properly. Grabbing the train ticket from the man behind the counter and heading towards the passenger carts. If he stayed in bed a other day he was going to go nuts. Not heading to where he wanted to go, was putting so many lives in jeopardy.

The time he spent laying down and recovering he thought long and hard. What would have happen if he didn't join the guild with Damon? Be stealing in a town unaware of what is going to unfold. Random thoughts went through Nicks head. One of them is how Damon was fairing. Did he listen to Noboris and start his plan? The important thing is to get to Magnolia with out any more occurrences.

When Porlyusica left him to check on something, that is when he fled the hotel room. As much as the women hated to be around people. She did tend to his wound and make sure he ate and rested. Stepping on to the train for boarding did he hear her voice behind him.

"I should be asking for payment for your treatment."

"Dang, almost free."

Getting off the step and letting others get on so he can face the older women. He couldn't tell if she was mad or happy to see him. One look on her face the whole time, a scowled. What she looked like didn't faze her ability to make one well.

"Running off now?"

"There is a place I need to go to. I can't stay in that room. My body is usable again."

"You did say your were heading fairy tail."

"I did, there is matter that I believe they can deal with."

"Alright, you can tell me on train ride."

"What? You are coming?"

"I am, Malba City isn't my home. I am heading there now. So get in, don't want to be the last ones out here."

Opening the cart to number 5 and letting Porlyusica go in first. The train ride might be a long one, with sharing a cart with her. They both settle into their seats and wait for the motion of their trip to begin. Nick looked out the window to see more people get on before the whistle blow.

"Since we have ways to travel. Mind filling me in on what you are doing."

"I see no reason to tell you anything."

"I care not what happens."

"Why ask?"

"A little curious. I can stick with silence."

A joint of movement felt when he was moved forward a little by the train. It was finally moving on the tracks. Hearing the whistle blow as it left the station. Then the door to their cabin open and attendant came in asking for their tickets. Hands it over to get stamped and place it back into it's pocket. Does the same with her ticket too, then bowed with his hat and left to carry on.

If he told her what is about to be throw onto the world. There is nothing she can do. Then again why is he going to fairy tail for help? Knowing what he has heard about them, it was his best bet and probably only hope. Plus he needed a place of sanctuary too. If Ember finds out he is still alive, this wound will be nothing compare to what they could unleash on him.

"If you must know, to which I think what you gather will be nonsense."

"I have seen and heard a lot in my life. Can't shock me."

"Well, what I have to say may have other people shaking in there shoes. The fear behind this is unmeasurable."

"Name that fear."

"It's name is Helix."

Flying down in front of the guild and running inside to head to the infirmary. There was shouting coming from the back room. Happy was above her making her way to the door. It was slightly open and she push the door all the way. Three older teens were almost ready to start a small war. One person on the bed, with a blonde female beside her.

"You injured my sister Gray!"

"It was accident, Jellal. She knows that."

"The size of her foot is questionable. What you were doing?"

"We were heading back down the hill. I wanted her to go see Lucy."

When he was found by his brother, he heard what happen. Came running to the guild to see if she was alright. It stop his heart for a bit when he saw her on the bed. There was also a memory flash from the time his sister laid there, dying. Bracing it that back to see to the situation at hand. Even hearing the story, it worried him. Knew right then, that she should not have left the house this morning.

"I can't believe this happen. Where is Wendy?"

"I am right here Jellal."

They all turn to see her walk more into the room and head over to Amber. A empty cup was on the table with un eaten food. Starts right away to examine the foot. It looked worse to how she must be feeling. It was all blue and purple, twice the size of her other foot.

"What do you think, Wendy?"

"I will not know until I use my magic Mystogan. How are you doing Amber?"

Shrugging her shoulders and not saying anything. The brothers came bursting into room and went straight for Gray. All the yelling and Lucy trying to keep the peace. Had given her a huge headache. Wishing for everyone to leave, so the pounding in her head stops.

"Wendy help my sister."

"Yes, I can help her. I have to ask all of you to leave."

"I am not leaving her in a room alone."

"I have to examine her, Jellal. When I am done you can come back in."

"That is unacceptable. As the head of our family I will remain right here." Closing her eyes, she couldn't take the shouts anymore. To not be able to heal herself and waiting for Wendy. This will get everyone out of the room or at lest she can go. The room starts to get cold, and frost starts to form on the windows. Amber's head was down, and both brothers turn to look at her. Lucy didn't want to be covered in snow, neither did Wendy. Gray steps closer to her, there was no way she was going to use a spell on them again.

"Amber, don't do it."

"I have heard you all yell at one a other and I can't take it anymore. Wendy is here to heal me so I can be on my way."

"Sister, we want to make sure you ok."

"I am not a small child that needs a hand to hold on too. Leave at once."

"As your older brother, we have to see to your health."

Snapping her eyes open and seeing the blue of her eyes and her hair turn white. That only set her off more. Jellal actually had to take a step back from her. His brotherly love, push her to act with her magic. Just like the snowball canon.

"LEAVE NOW!"

"We will back off for now. Lets go Mystogan."

"Yes brother."

The twins exit out the door and Lucy looks at her. "I'll follow them, I don't want to cause anymore distress." Taking Happy into her arms and going out into the hallway to wait for Gray. Standing next to the bed and Amber turns her head to look at him.

"You can't maintain that. Don't over to do it."

"GO! Or you will see what I can still do." Her hand was lifting up in the air and Gray notices how her hand trembled. What she was doing was over exceeding her capabilities. There is a limit to what any magic user can do.

"Fine, I'll go too. Wendy do take care of her."

The door slams behind him as he goes into the hallway. Using her hand did she wave it to close it. Air and snow shut the door, and it was sealed with snow. No one will be able to enter the room until she calms down.

"Begin Wendy."

They all stood in the main hall. Waiting for Wendy to come back out soon. Jellal was by his brother and he was thinking back to the incident. Did he really have to blame Gray for this, he was rethinking it.

"Training can take a lot out of someone. From what I saw this morning with her and the days prior to this. There is no way Amber could have jump above that rock, with her legs."

"She is petite brother. Look at how tall Gray is."

"That is not it Mystogan."

"What are you saying?"

"She is weak, her legs give out on her. Training use up the last bit of will power she had."

"You think so."

"I too believe that in what he is saying." Gray leans against the bar to look at Jellal over at their table they use at times. Mira was severing members there meals when she heard the commotion from the room and all of them came out. She couldn't ask what is going on. "Just now her hand shook, it wasn't steady. Also when we stop at the bottom of the hill, her hair and eyes were normal. Didn't think about it until now. You are right, Jellal. She has nothing left."

"She seams fine to me."

"Lucy she is acting fine. Does not what to be bother with us."

"We are her friends. There has to be something we can do."

"As her family we have given her space and the time to heal. Her arms are only stretch so far, not letting us in. What she is dealing with, she is not expressing it, not in so many ways. This morning Lucy she told me she is having nightmares. That is why she is barley sleeping or not sleeping. The things she had knows is gone. Yet here she is, can have it back."

"Hmmm I want to help her. There has to be something."

Happy walks up to Lucy and taps her on the leg. Pulls out a flyer from his bag to show her. It was the same flyer as before. When it came from the hot air balloon from a week ago. "This is it! I had almost forgotten the festival coming up. We can brighten up her spirits with going to it." Patting Happy on his head for keeping the flyer in his green bag, even though it smelled like fish. "I notice earlier when we came back home they were starting to set up. There is going to be music, food, games. All of this is a good distraction for her."

Handing over the flyer to Jellal for him to look at it himself. "It is that time of year again. Amber loved going to these things." Mystogan takes the flyer out of his brothers hands to have a look over as well. He too remember the times they would eat at the stalls, listen to the music. The big thing for their sister was the fireworks display.

"Jellal, Mystogan allow me to take her. From what she has said already, everyone she knew was older. Spending time with me, might help and getting to know us at this age. We have tried already, but then we went on a mission. The bond wasn't there yet."

"That is nice offer Lucy. We have to talk to her about this."

"As her family you are in your right to be parental with her. There are somethings a friendship with a girl can do then you can't. Lets see if she will open up more to me."

The brothers look at one other and Mystogan nods to Jellal. Giving him permission to let Lucy help. Her idea sounds good. For all the best intentions, it might make there relationship with her better. They were willing to give it a go.

"We don't want to see her down any longer. Having someone else to confide in will help. I miss my sister smile, and laugh. She can go with you Lucy. We both agree to it."

"Great! We will fun. Can't wait to tell her."

The doors to infirmary open and Wendy walks out. There was a pool of water on the floor that Mira will have to clean up later. At lest it seamed she has tame herself down. "I have done my examination."

"And how is her foot?"

"Broken, she will have crutches to use. There was something else I found as well."

"What is that?"

"She has concussion. Amber was saying that the shouting you all were doing was making her head pound. There is a goose egg right here." It was right at the back of the head, where she shows them. When they went down the hill, she hit her head along the way. While they talk to her for a bit. Gray wanted to see for himself if she was really ok. Sneaking back into the room, to witness her walking around the room. Getting use to walking with the crutches.

Leans up against the door frame and watches her. With Lucy taking her to festival, she may need help getting around. Having a extra person with them wouldn't hurt. "I see you are handling them pretty well." His voice startled her and she almost falls forward. In a instant he was there holding her up. "Easy, does it."

"Scare me you did."

"Sorry. Also sorry for your foot."

"Shhhhh not to loud."

"Sorry."

Holding onto her head as she looks up at him. It was as if her head was ready to explode. "I'll be fine." Ready to walk again, she couldn't move from her spot. His hand lays on her cheek and his other hand holds her by the waist.

"I am sorry."

"It's ok."

"No, you got hurt because of me." Rubs her check with his thumb. Amber wasn't to sure what was happening right now. But her heart started to beat faster. Then when Gray hears Lucy voice coming down the hallway, he backs away from her. Lucy walks in and sees Gray stepping away and she had a confuse look on her face.

"Is everything ok?"

"Yeah it is Lucy. Just seeing if Amber was ok, she almost fell."

"Oh are you alright, need Wendy again?"

"No, I think I'll go home."

"But before you go. Need to ask you something."

It was still raining when Laxus headed back inside to get Freed. The sage is now buried in the ground. They pay there respects to him, by saying a few words. Evergreen couldn't spot anything from where they were. So she decided to head down the path and to find some clues. With luck they can catch these guys before they go any further.

When he gets to the room, Freed was over by a other wall. He has search through all the drawings and found something really interesting. Didn't hear Laxus come up behind him and telling him it was time to go. "Freed, lets go."

"What!"

"Time is up."

"Laxus, you will not believe this."

"Believe what?"

"I have looked at everything in this room, there is one thing that is clear."

"That is?"

"There are two separate stories."

"What are you talking about?"

"Over on that wall, the one you saw first with me. Shown the snow mage and the sword."

"Yes I know. "

"But that was put in there later."

"Ok?"

"The writings are different. More then one person wrote on here."

Frowning at Freed and not getting the just of what he is saying. Letting him continue to explain more. Hope he comes to understand him. "Again ok?" The light from his script magic as he moves to a other portion of the room.

"The sages that are here aren't the first ones. The first one, wrote of helix and the sword. Like we saw at Heb's. The second one wrote something different."

"Different?"

"Look up at the drawings." His eyes scan the wall before him. There was a small picture of Helix on the wall, but he can also make out the sword and mage. Drawings were a little faded to which it made him squint his eyes. "Do you see it?"

"I see the mage but some others people stand on a platform of some sort."

"That is right. I think I know what this is."

"What did you figure out?"

"The sage that came next or the one who wrote these foretold of her."

"Foretold?"

"Laxus, Amber was prophesied of coming here."

"Huh, what? How can that be?"

"See here, the platform. That is the gate she mention in her story. The one she went through. Here is Helix, with the dragon slayers. And those that pass on. So you move on to the next wall and you see her take up the sword. Laxus, in her story she said that lots of wizards were killed by Dark Ember."

"I recall that."

"So in her world they were killing those that could stop Helix. Those wizards wouldn't be able to reforge the sword if they are already dead."

"But the eyes."

"Right her eyes, that is why it tells me it's Amber. No other wizard can do what she can."

"Are you saying that the sword is going to be destroyed and Amber will have to give up her life to rebuild it."

"That is why the drawing of what you saw first, looked odd to me. They drew in the colour eyes later, along with the snow above her."

"So way back before Heb, they had two mages that lost there life because of the sword. When the first sage came here, he wrote on that wall. Then with his passing or exchange of sages, they did all this."

"Right."

"That doesn't change the outcome. She is still in danger Freed."

"Yes, she is. But I think that is why she was set here."

"You are going to lose me."

"Think carefully of this. Amber went through the gate to here. They couldn't do anything to Helix because of the sword."

"It was destroyed by a wizard."

"What if they found out that Amber could have put it together again. But it would meant her life."

"If that was the case, then Helix could have been stopped in her world."

"Yeah, but to her sacrifice."

"How would they know she could do it?"

"Because she is a snow mage. There is something in her power that can stop Helix with the sword."

"Still it does not make sense. Why be sent here knowing the same fate could happen."

"Amber doesn't know that. She was sent through the gate to save her life. They stood to face Helix, let him rampage so the one person they hold dear could live."

"They let there world go, because of her."

"They self-sacrifice themselves, Laxus. All of them didn't want to see her die. Knowing that the sword could work against Helix."

"Oh boy."

"But Laxus we can't repeat what they did."

"No, we have to get the sword before Ember gets to it."

"I think if the sword is in one piece. We can put a end to this before it starts."

"We have to get back, and now."

On all of the mountain ranges, stood the groups that were unable to claim any of the tablets. They looked on towards Magnolia, hoping that they still have time before the battle begins. Each one descends unto the path and returning home.