A/N- I know it has been a long time, I actually have zero excuses. To be honest Animal Crossing has distracted me. This chapter has been in the works for months, and even though I'm not completely happy with it, I just need to get it out here. I don't know why but this one was so hard for me to write… It happens.

The next chapter will be the waterpark OVA, but if that is not your thing, then I'm going to make sure that the Naval Battle chapter is ready to go up the day after the OVA chapter. Hopefully, it won't be a long wait. Even my husband has been pestering me to write and update haha.

I hope you enjoy… and I'm sorry for the long wait. Those who have been around for a while you know this happens, to new readers, I'm trying to do better on updating more often.

Thank you for all the kind reviews, I read every single one of them.

Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy tail or it's characters.


Chapter 45

The Entrance to the Grand Magic Games is bustling as usual as the fans and wizards gather, ready for day three's games. Among the crowd two Dragon Slayers' wander their way to the coffee stand bickering back and forth.

"This is all yer fault."

"How is this my fault?"

"You gave him permission."

"I didn't give anyone permission." Katawna Dragneel huffs stopping and turning to face an annoyed Gajeel.

"Yes, you did," Gajeel huffs back making Tawna roll her large green eyes.

"He asked for my blessing," Tawna sighs annoyed crossing her arms in front of her maroon, cropped, camisole and cropped black vest buttoned just under her bust, "That is different, also asking for a blessing or not, I'm happy for them, and you should be too." She says pointing to his scowling face. She does not know why he's making such a big deal out of it, but of course he's going to blame her.

"I still blame you." Gajeel pouts crossing his own arms, making Tawna let out a laugh.

"Awe, is someone sad, their kitty cat isn't gonna be around as much." Tawna teases poking his ribs.

"Knock it off, Calico!" Gajeel shout swatting her hand away, "Yer being a pest."

"Don't be so sour," Tawna laughs placing her hands on her hips on her low-waisted skinny jeans, "We could become In-Laws," She says grinning raising her eyebrows elbowing his side.

"Calico!" Gajeel shouts completely over her poking and prodding. But his shout only made her laugh harder, clutching her stomach, Tawna know exactly what makes him annoyed.

"What's so funny?" Elie asks as her and Lily fly over, hearing Tawna's laughter.

"Nothing," Tawna says wiping a tear from her eye as Elie take a place on her shoulder.

"Liar," Gajeel huffs, "Yer being annoying." He says as Lily float next to his head.

"I can't help it," Tawna shrugs, "You're easy to annoy." She can see a small smirk come onto Gajeel's face, as much as he protests it, she knows he likes it. Whatever she throws at him, he can throw it right back. He won't admit it, but he sees her as a sibling just as much as she sees him as a brother.

"I swear, I would have thought you datin' would have made you mellow out." Gajeel shakes his head.

"As if," Tawna chuckles.

"I think it made her worse." Elie adds in from Tawna's shoulder, making the teen laugh loudly along with Gajeel. "I'm joking," Elie laughs, "This is you mellowed out."

"Thank El." Tawna smiles scratching her head. A small commotion of girlish squeals brings the attention of the two Dragon Slayers and two exceeds toward the coffee cart. Tawna feels her eyebrows furrow, and fist clench seeing the group of women hoard around her boyfriend.

"What's going on?" Lily asks glancing to Gajeel who shrugs, not that he actually cares, but becomes interested knowing he may get to see Tawna loose her temper.

"It was only a matter of time before they found him," Elie says now floating next to Lily, looking at the commotion.

"Who?" Lily asks.

"Laxus's fangirls," Elie sighs shaking her head.

Tawna's dark green eyes fall into a dark glare as she watches as the group of girls fawn over a very annoyed looking Laxus. She knows it was going to happen at some point, a little bit of her hoped once the word of them dating got out, the 'Fangirls' would disappear, or at least become a little less annoying.

"It looks like Calico is ready to kick some ass," Gajeel snickers crossing his arms being able to see the anger on the younger Dragon Slayer.

"She wouldn't do that," Elie says facing the Iron Dragon Slayer, having full faith in her best friend.

"You sure?" Gajeel raises and eyebrow, smirking making Elie turn her attention back to him.

"Yes," Elie nods, "Right, Tawna?" She says turning, to see Katawna gone, "Tawna!" Elie shouts, frantically turning her head in search for her best friend.

Behind her, Tawna can hear Gajeel's laughter and Elie's annoyed shouts as she walk to the group. She feels her temper rises as she see a few girls try and touch his arms.

"Get out of my way," Laxus says annoyed trying just get out of this hoard, when he hears commotion coming through the pack, causing a smirk to come to his lips hearing the sound of heels clicking against the cobble stones.

"Hey!"

"Watch it,"

"Quit shoving,"

"Who do you think you are?"

The group of girls begin to be shoved side to side as a petite pink-haired girl elbows her way through. Tawna does not hold back on the elbows. Laxus can only see a high pink ponytail shoving her way through the group.

"Get out of my way!" Tawna shouts roughly shoving the last of the females out of her way, putting a bit more force in her elbowing to the ones in the front. Coming to a stop in front of Laxus, whose hands are full holding their coffees. All he's see's is the scowl on her face before she grabs his shirt and yanks him down to her level locking his lips with hers.

Tawna knows she caught him by surprise, but she can feel him melt into the kiss. Pulling away, she quickly turns to the girls glaring at her and crosses her arms.

"Leave." Tawna states harshly glaring to those around her, when she sees no one move her temper flares, and her hair does not fade, but flashes to black, causing the groups eyes widen and begin to slowly back away, "NOW!" Tawna shouts making the hoard of Fangirls scurry away. She huffs in annoyance, then hears a deep chuckle in her ear.

"Is the Big Bad Katawna… jealous?" Laxus smirks into her ear. Tawna scowls glancing to the Lightning Slayer to her right of her head. "She is." Laxus chuckles pressing his forehead against her face.

"I went easy on them." Tawna says rolling her eyes nabbing her coffee from his hand, "I didn't lose my temper." She shrugs sipping her coffee, receiving a laugh from her boyfriend.

"Your hair sure changed quickly for someone who didn't lose her temper," Laxus snickers making the Dragon Slayer roll her large eyes and changes her hair back to pink. It's been happening more often that her magic tries going into Dragon Force when she loses her temper. Luckily, she has figured out how to stop it, before she sprouts scales and fins, but she can't help the hair thing quite yet.

"Can you blame me," She shrugs eyeing Laxus up and down, only to make him roll his eyes, when they hear a loud shout from across the path.

"What the hell was that Calico!" Gajeel shouts waving his fist in the air, "I was expecting a Dragneel Smack down!"

"If you don't shut up you are in for a Dragneel smack down!" Tawna yells back, mirroring his fist waving.

"Tawna, nooooo!" Elie shouts flying toward her best friend.

"Bring it Calico!" Gajeel snaps spreading his arms, egging her on.

"You're gonna regret that decision Metalhead!" Tawna shouts tugging up combat boots getting ready to stomp over to the Metal eating wizard.

"I don't think so," Laxus states handing his coffee to Elie, and easily throws Tawna over his shoulder.

"Hey!" Tawna shouts annoyed, "Put me down!" She complains as he grabs his coffee from the Exceed, bidding her bye and proceeds to walk toward the arena.

"Not a chance." Laxus says smirking, resting a hand on her bum, below her water swords holster.

"Hand. Off. Ass," Tawna huffs hitting his back with the fist that is not holding her coffee.

"Funny," Laxus states, "you weren't saying that last night."

"Laxus!" Tawna shouts stunned, only to receive a deep chuckle as they walk through the bustling halls heading to their balcony. "You're a Jerk," She huffs annoyed.

"You weren't saying that either," He laughs only making her sigh annoyed as they make their way through the halls. Tawna's head perks up when she hears familiar voices.

"Hey, it's Laxus and… Tawna?" She hears Wendy ask as they walk past the entrance to Team A's balcony.

"Hey guys," Tawna says as she is carried past her old team.

"Hey!" Natsu shouts, "Who said you can do that to my sister!" He shouts standing in the middle of the hall.

"She did." Laxus says flatly, only to receive a thump on the back from Tawna.

"Get over it, Bro." Tawna say not able to hold back a laugh, she does not have to see Laxus's face to know he's rolling his eyes. He's not even stopping to deal with her brother. "Hope you guys are comfortable in last place!" Tawna teases as she is carried farther away.

"We are keeping it warm for you!" Gray shouts back.

"In your dreams!" Laxus adds turning the corner leaving their fellow guild members behind.

"I can walk, you know," Tawna says lifting her head looking backwards to the back of her boyfriend's head. "Please."

"Well, since you said please." Laxus chuckles coming to a stop in the now empty hall to let her down. Tawna lands back on the ground with her heels echoing. She pauses the straighten her jeans and top, tossing her empty coffee into the nearby trash with Laxus's. Then glances to Laxus and pushes him back into the darken hall taking him by surprise. "Babe?" He asks confused when she stands on her toes and presses her lips against his. Wrapping her arms around his neck bringing him closer to her height, he melts into the kiss placing his hands on her hips. After a few moments, Tawna pulls away and looks up to his golden eyes.

"If you would have put me down, I could have done that sooner," She smirks, "Those girls got way too close to you." She says with a hint of jealously in her voice. Laxus smirks, because she just did the same thing to him that he did to her on the night before the games when the Saber Tooth guy got too close to her.

"Jealous minds thing alike," He states, seeing a smirk appear on her face. She pulls away and tightens her ponytail and begins to walk back out to the main hall, Laxus joins her draping an arm over her shoulders as they finally make it to their balcony. Pushing open the door to see Mira, Juvia, and Cana chatting.

"Morning," Mira smiles happily seeing the two Dragon Slayers enter.

"Morning Mira and Juvia," Tawna smiles, taking her place setting on the balcony edge leaning against the wall with her right leg dangling off the side. "Cana," Tawna huffs to the cards wizard only to hear a chuckle from the drunk.

"Awe, is little Tawna still mad?" Cana teases making Tawna glare.

"Hope you know you started a war, Alberona." Tawna states crossing her arms.

"And why is that?" Cana smirks crossing her arms approaching the Water Dragon Slayer. Tawna raises and eyebrow then scowls.

"You tell me," Tawna says leaning forward, "Gray and I were talking last night, and he seems to know something he shouldn't." Tawna glares. She can see it on Cana's smirk she know exactly what she's talking about.

"Cana!" Laxus snaps, figuring out what she blabbed about. Leave it to the Fairy Tail Drunk to gossip about their personal life.

"Love Rival!" Juvia shouts, sending daggers towards the Water Dragon Slayer.

"Juvia," Tawna says shaking her head, "I'm the last person you need to worry about." She says pointing to Laxus who is still glaring at Cana. Juvia's glares fade making Mira chuckle and Tawna turns her attention back to the Drunk Cards Wizard.

"What are you going to do about it?" Cana chuckles leaning towards Tawna. Tawna smirks with her arms still crossed.

"You messed with the wrong Dragneel." Tawna says with a mischievous smile.

"What, you want another fight Short Stuff," Cana says obviously amused.

"Nope," Tawna shakes her head, "But you better watch your back." Tawna knows exactly how to mess with her. It's not as bad as gossiping about someone's sex life, but it will be enough to get a rise out of her.

"I'm not scared of you," Cana states laughing looking out to the arena.

"She's not he only you should be scared of," Laxus huffs crossing his arms leaning against the wall making Tawna chuckle. She places a hand on his arm, making his face soften and he drapes an arm over her shoulders.

"Where's Gajeel?" Juvia asks glancing at the door.

"Last I saw him he was trying to pick a fight with me," Tawna shrugs snickering. Then heavy footsteps approach the balcony door. Gajeel stomps in closing the door behind him. "You get lost?" Tawna teases.

"Hush up, Calico." Gajeel huffs, "You still owe me a fight." He smirks making Tawna roll her eyes.

"I'll add you to my list," Tawna laughs, "Fight Natsu, fight Gajeel, and kill Cana."

"Why am I kill?" Cana asks acting shocked.

"You know what you did," Tawna glares when the games fanfare begins to play. Team B turns their attention to the arena. Balloons are released into the air, as the crowd and fellow guilds shout in excitement. Chapati's shouts of excitement echo over the fans and competitor, gaining their full attention.

"Welcome one and all to Day 3 of the Grand Magic Games!" Chapati gleefully shouts. "Welcome with Yajima and Myself today, Lahar from the Magic Council."

"It's a pleasure to be here," Lahar smiles.

"I've never liked him," Tawna scowls while the officials discuss Lahars job.

"Why's that?" Mira asks.

"Let's just say he didn't break the news of Tenrou disappearing to a crippled twelve-year-old very well." Tawna huffs leaning back against the brick wall.

"We have a great line up for you all today, but first, before we get into the first competition, we have a special treat." Chapati says excited, "Last night, us judges got to spend time with some of the competing guilds. Here are the highlights of our night!" He shouts as Lacrama vison begins to play over the Colosseum.

"Great," Gajeel states crossing his arms, "Now the rest of the country is gonna know how much of a disaster we are."

"That's common knowledge," Laxus states shaking his head, from the looks of the lacrama vision they are starting with other guilds.

"And what do you mean we?" Tawna asks leaning forward towards Gajeel, "If anything they will think I'm a disaster, I started a fight, and got thrown around the bar last night." Tawna says receiving a laugh from Laxus.

"We saved the best for last," Chapati says as the lacrama fades into Fairy Tail's night. "Fairy Tail started off our night with a bang."

"It brought back some good memories," Yajima nods as the Lacrama starts with Tawna and Cana's tussle. Team B can't help but laugh at the footage in front of them. They hear the rest of their guild and Team A's laughter echo over the crowds as footage shows Tawna being unfairly announced the loser. The Lacrama scanned over the rest of the bar after the fight, from Natsu and his team sharing drinks, to Bisca and Alzack with Asuka, then back to Laxus and Tawna who shared a quick kiss before Tawna jumps on Natsu's back.

"You really are a pest." Gajeel says as they watch the replay of Natsu tossing his sister over the bar.

"Only to Natsu," Tawna shrugs, "He hated me climbing on his back when I was 12, he despises it now." Tawna laughs, knowing exactly how to get under her brother's skin. Loud laughter erupts when the familiar shout echoes "TAWNA TOSS!"

"Fairy Tail really did deliver a party last night," Chapati ends as the Lacrama fades out after Tawna and Romeo crash into Natsu. "With that out of the way we are ready to get Day three of the Games started with our first competition." Chapati states as the laughter of the crowd fades into cheers. "Today game is called Pandemonium."

"Pandemonium?" Gajeel asks looking at the magical scrawl across the arena.

"What could that mean?" Juvia asks curious.

"Well, pandemonium means chaos or mayhem." Tawna states standing from her spot on the balcony, "What their intentions are for the contest, who knows." She says shrugging then glancing to Cana, "But a competition about chaos is perfect for you."

"I was thinking the same thing, Shorty." Cana smirks heading down to the arena.

"She better not screw this up," Tawna huffs crossing her arms.

"As long as she stays semi sober, we should have a chance." Laxus says pulling Tawna to his side.

"We have our line up!" Chapati announces, "Nobarly of Quatro Puppy, Millianna from Mermaid Heel, Wizard Saint Jura of Lamia Scale, Orga from Saber Tooth, Obra of Raven Tail, Hibiki from Blue Pegasus, Cana of Fairy Tail Team B, and Erza from Fairy Tail Team A!"

"If you beat anyone it better be Erza!" Tawna yells shaking her fist at the Drunk on the playing field.

"Hey, hey," Laxus says grabbing her fist, "Watch where you're shaking that thing." Laxus knows she's still fired up from losing out on getting to participate.

"Calico has a point," Gajeel says crossing his arms, "I don't wanna come in behind them again."

"Like you did yesterday," Laxus says raising an eyebrow. Tawna can't help but laugh seeing Gajeel sour look. Their attention is pulled from their conversations when a large dark magic circle appears above. Out comes a large building stories high, slamming down on the ground in front of the contestants.

"It's an upside-down castle," Juvia states in awe.

"Before you stands a castle filled with monsters!" Mato shouts excited, "That's Pandemonium!"

"I take it we are to do battle with these monsters?" Jura asks raising an eyebrow.

"You are correct!" The pumpkin shouts, "Inside are 100 monsters. They are special projections we made specific for this game." Mato explains as a lacrama projects a tier list. "We have five classes of Monsters, ranging from the easiest monsters in Class D to the hardest in Class S. Here is a little example of what the Class D is capable of." He says turning their attention to the lacrama once more.

The projection goes dark when a large wolf like platinum monster stomps into frame, letting out a large roar and snarls, busting through a metal door inside the castle. Shouts of fear rings through the crowd as the D Class beast comes to stop in front of larger monsters.

"Wow," Tawna says amazed holding onto Laxus's hand that in draped over her shoulder, "I'm wishing I didn't throw the first punch."

"You are the only one wanting to fight those things." Gajeel states.

"Can you blame me?" Tawna shrugs turning her attention back to Mato explaining the game.

"You will all take turns choosing the amount of monster you will face." Mato states, "For example, if you choose 3, then when you enter the castle three random monsters will appear."

"So, they choose how may they want to face," Laxus says.

"That also mean they can get any Class of monsters." Tawna adds, "Even if someone picks 3 monsters, they still have a chance of getting the S class monster."

"You still sound jealous you're not down there." Gajeel snickers. Tawna huffs annoyed only to hear Laxus chuckle. They all watch as the contestants draw straws to determine the lineup for the first round.

"It looks like Erza goes first." Laxus says.

"how many do you think she's gonna challenge." Gajeel asks.

"Knowing her, she'll probably do all of them." Tawna laughs. Team B pauses when they hear a declaration from Erza herself.

"I choose all of them!" Erza declares. You can hear the intake of air from each of the fans and wizards lining the arena. Many speaking on how she is crazy and how can she challenge all 100 monsters. But in-mist of all the gasps and murmurs, the laughter of a couple wizards radiate through colosseum. Natsu and Gray cackling at Team A's seats, along with Tawna who can't help but laugh.

"She's crazy," Gajeel snaps shocked.

"That's Erza for you," Mira giggles then glances to the chuckling Water Dragon, "You called it, Tawna."

"No one should be surprised," Tawna giggles, "With Erza it's all or nothing, in this competition it's all."

The spectators remain silent in shock as Titania walks up the long ramp to the entrance to the castle with determination. The doors closing and locking behind her she stands in an empty corridor. Announcing her name for the beasts inside, the first round appear. Equipping to a single sword, she makes easy work of the couple class D monsters slicing easily and moving onto the next.

"She's making it looks easy," Juvia states in awe watching their fellow guild mate fight her way through the castle.

"Just relax and watch her go to work," Laxus states smirking, "It probably is easy for her." Erza changes quickly from amor to armor depending on her current opponent, from Fire armor to lightning and duel swords. You name it she has an armor for it. The beast counter in the center of the arena continues to dwindle down, counting each Monster she defeats, and displaying how many are still left of each Class.

"She's gone through over half the monsters and she still has not faced the S Class one." Tawna says worried. Erza is getting to the point of exhaustion. Her magic energy starting to deplete, from the large amount of magic she is expelling. At this point she has defeated all of Class D, C, and B. With only a couple A, and S Class left, she's fading pretty fast. "She's taking on a bit of damage." More explosions erupt from the castle as she has dwindled the numbers down to only a couple monsters. Erza charges a class B monster but a flash of black bounces by her feet.

"What the hell was that?" Gajeel asks noticing the critter flashing by.

"I've seen it bounce around the entire time Erza has been in there." Tawna adds.

"Could it be one of the monsters?" Juvia examines, "She's only has two monster's left and one of them is the S class."

"If it is, that little thing must pack a lot of power," Katawna states shifting on her feet, "especially to be considered a Class A or S monster."

"Gi-hi, you're little and you can be considered a S Class monster," Gajeel snickers glancing to his fellow Dragon Slayer. Tawna glares back only to get another chuckles from her iron eating brother, but also feels Laxus laugh next to her.

"Don't encourage him," Tawna says playfully elbowing her boyfriend's ribs, "Either way I don't know whether to take it as a compliment of an insult." She says feeling a bit conflicted. Laxus moves slightly so he can bend slightly closer to her face.

"You do have the power of an S-Class wizard," Laxus says close to her ear. Tawna playfully rolls her eyes. It has gone around the guild that she is considered an honorary S-Class member, especially since she can hold her own against all the S-Class wizards. Well, all except Gildarts.

"Yes, but I don't have the power to turn into a monster. That's Mira… No offence Mira." She says slightly panicking swiping her arms in front of her. The She-Devil still can scare the living daylights out of her.

"None taken." Mira smiles sweetly, making the Dragon Slayer sigh in relief.

"I don't know, you're Dragon Force is bordering monster," Gajeel states flatly. Before Tawna could rebuttal, their attention is turned back to the fight in front of them.

"There is one monster left!" Chapati announces, "And it is the S-Class level beast." Erza turns and focus on the small black one-eyed creature setting on a high ledge.

"I thought it was you," Erza says glaring at the small spider-like critter. Erza stands straight, even with her countless injuries, and requires two new swords into her hands.

"I said the S-Class monster was nothing to mess with. If it became the last one in the castle, it becomes 3-times stronger." Mato states amongst the remaining competitors. Erza glares toward the small monster and points a sword at it. "Well, come at me." She declares. The creature sets there for a second before a light gleams from its eye.

"What the f…," Tawna, Laxus and Gajeel all murmur, but couldn't finish as the light becomes blinding, and they use their arm to shield her eyes. The clash a clank of metal and rock sounds through the castle. The lacrama vision is blurred by dust and rubbles. The dust begins to settle as the lacrama pulls back to reveal the beast. The once small critter has transformed into a ginormous armored monster.

"Pandemonium has become a one on one competition for Miss Erza Scarlet." Chapati shouts excited. Erza is running low on magic energy, and beast and she have taken this fight to the top level. Every move Erza tries to make, the beast is there. She goes to charge but she is only met with its large foot, kicking her across the playing field.

"Come on Erza!" Tawna shouts leaning against the ledge. Tawna can hear the shouts of Team A and the rest of guild louder than the rest of the fans.

"You can do it!" Juvia cheers adding to Team B's shouts of encouragement to their fellow guild mate. Erza gets a second wind and darts toward the beast, and with immense speed her swords slash across the beast, making it's metal hands crumble. Flashing out of sight, she appears behind the S-Class beast and charges he swords down upon its head.

The shouts in the stands erupt as Erza stands her ground against the beast, hit after hit and slash after slash, the last monster begins to crumble before them, until she uses the last of her energy lands one last blow in the center of beast.

"She did it!" The three girls of Team B shouts excited, as Erza stands exhausted in the rubble, and holds her sword up high.

"I cannot believe it!" Chapati shouts into the mic, "Erza Scarlet has single handedly defeated all 100 monsters! Fairy Tail Team A has swept today first competition!" A Magic circle appears above the Scarlet wizard, making her fade out of the castle. The large structure that once took its place on the playing field fades away only to leave Erza standing where it once was. The crowd explodes with cheers and screams, as Team A runs onto the field to congratulate their teammate.

"Leave it to Erza to take a competition meant for 8 and take it all for herself." Laxus nods in approval.

"I wouldn't expect any less of her." Tawna agrees. Watching down to the playing field they see Mato come back speaking with the other game officials. The pumpkin begins to discuss the way they are going to rank the next 7 competitors, by using a Magic Power Finder (MPF).

"What is that supposed to do?" Gajeel asks scrunching his nose.

"It measures the amount of magic energy in spell." Tawna explains, "In other words it puts it into number form."

"Kinda boring if you ask me." Gajeel states.

"Yeah, well Erza kind of took all the fun for herself." Laxus adds looking down to the field.

"My, my," Mira giggles, "Oh Cana." Hearing the She-Devils comment the other four turn their attention to the field.

"You have got to be kidding me." Tawna huffs. Out on the field, Cana has left countless barrels of booze piles next to her, "Where did she even get it?"

"The Boozer is drinking on the job!" Gajeel shouts annoyed.

"Well, I guess we aren't scoring this round." Laxus states flatly.

"Cana!" Juvia shouts cupping her hands around her mouth, "Stop drinking, you still need to compete!" The Guld drunkard blankly stares up at Team B with her mouth hanging open.

"Damn it Cana!" The three Dragon Slayers shout in unison. But to no avail the girl somehow gained another bottle, obviously not listening to a word that Mato is saying.

"We will continue in the order you drew straws!" Mato announces, cueing Millianna to step forward. The cat like wizard steps up to test her magic power. Blasting the MPF with her spell. The numbers ring up to 365mp. The crowd whispers quietly no knowing what they should do.

"Is that good?" Juvia asks confused.

"Yeah, they never really set a base line for a good score." Tawna says shrugging, "I'm not sure they had enough time to figure out the basics."

"We use MPF in training," Lahar states from the commentators stand. "And she actually did pretty well, that score would make her captain." Just as quickly as they started, Quatro puppy, Blue Pegasus and Raven Tail all locking in low numbers. Keeping Millianna in the lead.

"It seems rather strange for someone from Raven Tail to lock a 4," Tawna says suspiciously, "He's the one who attacked Wendy and Carla. I know Wendy isn't the biggest on fights, but I've seen her hold her ground against Raven Tail members."

"Knowing my Old Man's Guild, they are probably up to something again." Laxus huffs crossing his arms as the next contestant steps up to the plate. The crowd erupts as Saber Tooth's Orga, steps up.

"What kind of magic does he use?" Gajeel asks.

"He's one of Saber Tooth's strongest." Tawna states, "He's a God Slayer."

"What the hell is a God Slayer?" Gajeel snaps.

"What do you think," Tawna snaps back placing her hands on her hips, "Same thing as us. We wield the magic that could slay a dragon, God Slayers hold the power that could slay a god."

"120 Millimeter, BLACK LIGHTNING CANNON!" Orga casts, sending a charge of dark lightning to the MPF racking the score up to 3825mp.

"It's almost 4000," Juvia says shocked. "It's 10 times Millianna's score."

"We are doomed," Tawna sighs watching Cana down more booze, and hang on a still upset Hibiki over his 124MPF score. "We will be lucky if she beats Hibiki."

"If she even hits the target," Laxus adds just as annoyed.

"Up next is Lamia Scale's, Jura!" Chapati announces. The wizard saint is the last competitor before Cana's turn. The Man steps up to the MPF, and glances down to the Pumpkin Mascot.

"Do you mind if I give it my all?" Jura asks.

"That's the game, isn't it." Mato says cheerfully. Jura places both hands together and magic energy raises around. The ground begins to tremor, shaking the whole arena.

"Rumbling Fuji!" A magic Circle appears at the base of the MPF, erupting a pillar of blinding light. As the light and strong magic energy fades, the counter tolls up.

"8544 points!" The announcer shouts.

"The Old Man still has it," Tawna nods crossing her arms. "But I'm surprised it's not higher." She laughs.

"Drop the booze!" Gajeel yells shaking his fist trying to get Cana's attention, "It's your turn!"

"The final contender is Fairy Tail Team B's Cana!" Chapati announces.

"Thanks …hic… for savin' …hic… the best for last." Cana hiccups dropping he bottle to the ground, staggering to the MPF. Approaching her target, she begins to strip off her jacket. "Now," Cana shouts dropping the jacket to the ground and holding up her arm with a specific red emblem scrawled across the forearm, "For the big finale!"

"Is that…?" Tawna asks with her jaw dropping.

"First Master must have been behind this." Laxus nods as a blinding light shoot up around Cana, giving off strong magical power.

"IT'S TIME TO ASSEMBLE!" Cana shouts, "Our original light that is guided by fairies." She points he arm toward the MPF, "Shine your light so I may vanquish, the banks of wickedness… FAIRY GLITTLER!" Magic power explodes outward, crushing into the MPF, demolishing it only leaving behind in the dust, a score higher than any other.

"I can't believe it," Chapati yells, "The MPF is history, her power is off the charts, topping out at 9999 points. Fairy Tail is unstoppable!"

"Yeah, Cana!" Juvia and Tawna shout excited hopping up and down.

"The Drunk actually came through." Gajeel says impressed.

"We seemed to have forgotten that First Master like winning just as much as us." Mira smiles, when a knock at the door sounds.

"Fairy Tail Team B," A game official announces entering with slips paper in his hands. "Here is today's fight line ups." He says handing the slip to Mira who is the closest.

"Since when do we get the line up before hand?" Gajeel questions annoyed.

"Yeah, that would have been nice from day one," Tawna grumbles. Getting notified who she was to fight moments before the fight was not the preparation she wanted. She feels Laxus place a hand on her back making her pout fade.

"Mato wanted to change it up." The official shrugs before exiting out the door.

"Oh dear," Mira pauses as she reads the slip, "We should go speak to Master." The She-Devil say glancing up looking directly to Tawna and Laxus.

"Why?" Tawna ask as she passes the slip to her and Laxus, both quickly scanning the lineup until they get to fight number three.

"Again!" Tawna shouts and Laxus curses under his breath. On the slip reads, Fairy Tail Team B – Laxus Dreyer vs. Raven Tail – Alexei.

"Something is fishy about this," Gajeel grumbles, "Those guys have been playin' dirty. First Wendy, then Bunny Girl, then Calico, now Sparky." He states.

"Not to mention what they did to My Sweet Honeysicle!" Juvia cries about day one's first competition.

"They also have cheated in every competition, with exception to the MPF." Tawna huffs. Looking up to Laxus she can see the annoyance on his face. They both glance over to the stand and see his father looking their way with a smirk on his face.

"Let's go," Laxus says reaching for Tawna's hand. Lacing his fingers with her the two of them slip out the door and into the corridor. The first paired fight has already begun, so the halls are empty, making their journey unbothered.

"Out of all the line ups we could have; it has to be Raven Tail." Tawna says quietly as the walk through the echoey halls, trying to find their way to the guild's seats. He looks up to Laxus's face and it has remained unchanged.

"Can't say I didn't expect this," Laxus states looking back to her, "When they were announced in the games, I had a feeling I would end up against them at some point." He shrugs.

"The rivalry between the guilds is common knowledge in the wizarding world." Tawna adds, "I'm sure the Game officials think pairing you against someone from your Father's guild would make a good fight."

"they obviously didn't think that a Dark Guild would cheat," He says squeezing her hand slightly, knowing Tawna got caught up in one of their cheating schemes.

"I don't have one doubt that you'll beat them," Tawna says smiling. She stops walking and looks up to his face placing a hand on his face, with her thumb on the bottom half of his scar. "I just don't want you to get hurt." He smiles softly and places his hand over hers. She tries to hide it, but he can hear the slight nervousness in her voice.

"I know you're worried," He says as they drop their hands, but he continues to hold to her hand, "but I will be fine." He promises. Tawna smiles softly and nods, she knows he's right, but she's can't help but feel nervous. Who knows what Raven Tail has in store for this fight. The Petite Dragon Slayer stands on her toes and kisses him lightly, while lacing their fingers together once more before they turn to continue their journey to the opposite balcony.

Pushing open the door, they hear the cheers of their fellow guild mates as the fight in the center rages on. None notices the two dragon slayers at first, until the young guns mage notices one of her favorite wizards.

"Tawna!" Asuka shouts gleefully, scrambling off of Gramp's shoulders. Pushing through the rest of the guild members, the child runs and latches onto Tawna's legs.

"Hey Squirt," She smiles releasing Laxus's hand, kneeling down to the five-year-old's level. Asuka climbs, with Tawna's help, onto the Dragon Slayer's back and up to her shoulders. "You havin' fun?" She asks the excited child.

"Yeah, Erza beat those monsters!" Asuka says kicking her legs excited. Tawna flinches, quickly nabbing the kid's swinging legs in her hands before she gets hit.

"Be careful sweetie, don't kick Tawna in the face," Alzack says wrapping an arm around Bisca.

"It wouldn't be the first time," Tawna laughs holding Asuka's legs down. The young mage stops kicking and looks up to Laxus, who just raises an eyebrow at the child. Only to receive a toothy grin from the kid. Laxus chuckles and pats Asuka on the head, causing a small giggle to come from Asuka.

"I like him," Asuka whispers loudly to Tawna, who lets out a chuckle.

"I do too," Tawna whispers back, glancing to her Lightning Slayer next to her, "But don't let him know." She smirks.

"Got it," Asuka agrees looking up to Laxus and zipping her lips shut. The gesture gets most of the guild laughing, even Laxus can't hold in a chuckle.

"What brings you two here?" Gramps asks turning his attention to his Grandson and Tawna.

"We got the line-up for the today's fights" Tawna says turning towards Master.

"You should find this interesting," Laxus states walking towards his grandfather and handing over the slip.

"Don't tell me you guys are gonna fight Team A?" Lisanna asks worried coming to stand next to one of her best friends.

"I wish," Tawna laughs, causing Lizzy to laugh knowing they would 100% be down to brawl with Team A, then stops when she sees Gramp's vein pulse in his forehead.

"Ivan!" Gramps growls crinkling the paper in his fist. Hearing the name, a jumble of angry grumbles and murmurs.

"Don't pop a vessel, Old Man," Laxus says flatly, shaking his head.

"You guys are fighting Raven Tail?" Elie asks flying onto Laxus's head, "Whose fighting them this time?"

"You're lookin' at him," Laxus says crossing his arms.

"That's not fair!" Happy complains stomping his paws.

"It does seem suspicious," Lily nods agreeing with the blue exceed.

"Those Raven Tails are meanies!" Asuka shouts waving her fist in the air.

"You said it, Kid." Tawna laughs patting her leg, "We won't them cheat this time."

"We will need to keep an eye on them for sure." Gramps says rubbing his chin pondering their plan.

"The Thunder Legion will help wherever needed, Master." Freed declares stepping forward with Bixlow close behind.

"Yeah, we won't let those losers get away with anything this time," Bixlow adds.

"losers… losers..." His spirit babies repeat floating around Bixlow's head. Gramps pounders for another moment. Then glances to the two members of the Thunder legion.

"You two get Evergreen," Gramps says facing Freed and Bixlow, "You three will take watch over Raven Tail's team, make sure no funny business happens." Gramps states.

"We will not let you down Master," Freed says determined before him and Bixlow run off, to begin their mission.

"Lizzy," Tawna whispers leaning closer one of her oldest friends, "I suggest you go with them; they need a keeper." She giggles.

"They need more than that," Laxus chuckles agreeing, those three maybe some of his closest friends, but they definitely need some direction.

"I think you're right," Lisanna agrees with a laugh. "I going too, Master." Lisanna smiles, grabbing a spare pair of binoculars before she goes to follow behind the two Thunder Legion members

"We need someone to keep an Eye on Ivan too." First Master Mavis says after some thinking of her own.

Gramps moves his attention to the pink haired Dragon Slayer, "Katawna, you have a good view from your balcony?"

"Yeah," She says turning her attention from Asuka squirming on her shoulders, "We have a decent view of both Team Raven Tail and Ivan, but if something does go down, there's nothing I can do," She says flipping Asuka over her shoulder, holding the kid upside down, receiving loud giggles from the child, "If something happens and I attack, I could get disqualified."

"I can requip my Shotgun." Bisca suggest, "if anything happens, I can get a clear shot."

"Isn't that a bit extreme?" Elie asks from atop of Laxus's head.

"Not for that Deadbeat." Laxus shrugs crossing his arms.

"We need to do what is best to protect our Guild," First Master states proudly, looking over to the two Dragon Slayers and Exceed.

"Good Idea Bisca, we can decide your post before the fight." Gramps nods.

"You got it, Master!" Bisca says nodding her head.

"We will use, Warren to keep in touch." Gramps says, "For now, you two head back to your Team. We don't need to add any suspicion with both of you being here for too long."

"You got it, Old Man." Laxus nods as Elie flies off his head back to her spot between Happy and Lily.

"Okay Squirt," Tawna says flipping her the child back around and placing the kid back to the ground, "Time for us to head out."

"But I wanna go with you," Asuka pouts stomping her foot and placing her hands on her hips.

Asuka!" Bisca reprimands as Tawna raises an eyebrow at the little kid and mirrors the young guns mage and places her hands on her own hips. It's no surprised that Asuka learned the stance from the Dragon Slayer, who is notorious for having an attitude since she was young.

"I'm sorry Asuka, but you have to stay with your Mom and Dad." Tawna says looking down to the kid.

"But…but…" Asuka's lip quivers slightly, dropping her head, "I miss you…"

"Asuka," Tawna sighs sadly kneeling down to the child's level. Asuka continues to look down at her feet sadly, "Hey, can you look at me?" Tawna says softly. Asuka looks up with watery eyes, "That it," Tawna smiles lightly, "I know I have been around as much, with training and now the games." She says placing a hand on Asuka's head, "But, I promise I will hang out with you later."

"You promise?" the young mage asks wiping her cheeks.

"I promise," Tawna smiles, "I'm gonna need your help with something tonight." Tawna smiles as she sees Asuka's quivering lip turn in to a bright smile.

"Really!" She shouts excited.

"Yes," Tawna laughs at the kids bouncing excitement, "I'll see you later, Squirt." Tawna says standing next to Laxus. He smiles and drapes an arm over her shoulder.

"Bye, bye!" Asuka shouts excited then runs back to her Dad.

Laxus and Tawna bid goodbye to the rest of the Guild and quickly exit out the door, back out to the stone hallways of the arena. Tawna wraps her arm around his waist.

"The Kid, sure loves you." Laxus smiles as they walk back toward Team B's balcony.

"I love her quite a bit too," Tawna smiles, "I do feel bad, I've haven't been around as much as she's used to." She sighs slightly.

"I can tell she's been hanging around you," Laxus laughs, causing Tawna to chuckle, "She acts just like you." He says causing her the blush sightly.

"Yeah," She says rubbing the back of her neck, "Trust me, Alzack has told me many times that he feels like Bisca and him are raising a Mini Tawna." She laughs, "I don't know what they expected to happen, I've never been the most well-behaved person, especially during the last seven years. I mean seriously, I'm the reason Macao is grey." She hears Laxus let out a chuckle, after hearing many of the stories of Tawna over the last seven years, it's no doubt Macao is greying. He looks down to his Girl and sees a content smile on her face.

"Well, you are a little hard to handle," Laxus grins. Tawna can't help but roll her eyes.

"You sound like that's a bad thing," Tawna smirks glancing up to him, "but by that damn smirk on your face, you don't seem to think so."

"I never said I couldn't handle you," He smirks, "I find it hot." Laxus smirks leaning in, tilting her chin up, so locking his lips with hers. He feels Tawna melt into the kiss leaning back against the wall. He places his forearm against the wall behind her leaning in. They both pull away breathing heavily, Tawna looks up to his golden eyes and smiles before she pushes herself off the wall.

"We can finish this later," She smirks maneuvering around his arm, "You have a fight to get ready for." She says walking ahead with a little more pep in her step.

"I'm gonna hold you to that," Laxus smirks following behind.


Confetti covers the ground is flying through the air as the next fight gets ready to begin. Each competitor is in their respective tunnels, prepping for the start. Laxus leans against the stone wall, arms crossed and determined scowl on his face, with Tawna across from him.

"You ready, Babe." Tawna asks crossing her arms. Laxus looks up and smirks, causing a smile to spread across her lips.

"Yeah," He smirks as the fanfare begins to play, "You better get back up there." He says knowing the fight is gonna begin real soon. Tawna sighs and looks out to the arena, the confetti flying everywhere scattering the seats and playing field. She smiles and takes a couple steps forward. She stands on her toes, placing her hands on either side of his face, thumb brushing against the bottom of his scar, and pulls his face to hers, kiss him lightly. It's soft and short, as she pulls away, he catches her famous Dragneel smirk.

"Kick some ass," She smirks raising a fist.

"Will do," He smirks back as he watches her as she turns and walks away. With her hair swaying back and forth as she hurries back up the stairs leading to the balcony.

Over in Fairy Tail's main Guild balcony, Gramps looks to Warren giving him the go ahead.

"Lisanna, do you and the Thunder Legion have eyes on the rest of Raven Tail." Warren asks activating his telepathy connecting it to Gramps as well.

"We are a go," Lisanna smiles from their position across the arena with heir binoculars.

"Good, "Warren says switching his mind to the next, "Bisca, you in position?"

"Don't worry, if anything happens, I have a clear shot," Bisca announces laying beneath on the staples of the arena with her snipper rifle aimed at Ivan Dreyer.

"Good," Gramps nods as they turn their attention to their final lookout.

"You good, Tawna…" Warren is cut off by a shout and laughter in his head making him hold his head.

"Damn it Gajeel!" Tawna shouts not realizing Warren was speaking. The guild looks over and see's Gajeel has locked Tawna into a head lock, making her kick and fight against his arm.

"What are you going to do about it," Gajeel snickers musing up the Dragon Slayers hair.

"Let me go!" Tawna huffs annoyed. Gramps rubs his temples and motions for Warren to come closer. Yanking the man's ear as Gramps huffs annoyed.

"GAJEEL, KATAWNA YOU TWO KNOCK IT OFF RIGHT NOW!" he yells making Warren to squeal in pain.

"AHH!" Both dragon slayers shout. Gajeel dropping Tawna and both slamming their hands to their sensitive ears. Both Mira, Cana, and Juvia let out a small laugh seeing the two 'siblings' get reprimanded.

"Okay!" Tawna shouts back holding her head, "You didn't need to blow our eardrums out."

"You didn't need to do that Master," Warren whimpers holding his own ear before turning his attention to the Dragon Slayer, "We are just making sure everyone are in their positions." Tawna glances around the arena. Through all the confetti, she catches sights of Bisca laying with her Shotgun and the Thunder Legion plus Lisanna, spying on Raven Tail's team and Ivan.

"Yeah, I'll keep watch," Tawna states with a hand still on one of her ears, "If I see anything, I'll let ya know." She feels the connection fade, and she lets out a small sigh. To be honest she doesn't know how much help she will be, she's gonna be more concerned about Laxus than anything. Even though he reassured her that he will be okay, she still can't help but feel uneasy. It is Raven Tail after all, from day one Fairy Tail has been their main target. Her thoughts go back to night one when Tawna and Laxus ran into Ivan, the tension between him and Laxus was thick.

"Right, Tawna?" Cana's grinning voice brings her out of her thoughts. She didn't notice the other four were speaking and missed whatever was said between them.

"Huh?" Tawna asks with a blank stare, blinking her green eyes confused. Only to hear a laugh erupt from Cana and the Drunkards arm drapes around the Water Dragon Slayer's shoulders.

"Awe, she's worried about her man." Cana grins, locking Tawna's head in her elbow and squishing her down to the side of her breast.

"Let me go, Cana." Tawna sighs annoyed, pushing herself away from their Guild's Drunk and back standing up straight. "I'm not worried about Laxus, I now he can handle anything that is thrown at him," She says moving to stand next to Mira and Juvia, knowing neither one of them will give her any trouble, "I'm more worried about what Raven Tail might try and pull." She crosses her arms as she suspiciously glances over to Ivan amongst the confetti covered crowd.

"We have Ivan and the rest of their guild covered," Mira smiles as the crowd begins to get amped for the fight that is about to begin.

"I know," Tawna sighs dropping her head slightly, "I just have a bad feeling, between draining Wendy's magic, Gray getting his ass kicked, Lucy's spell getting nullified, and Karnik, even though he wasn't participating at a Raven Tail member, he literally used a spell to try and kill me," Tawna voices echoes annoyed. That spell she got hit with wasn't nothing, it sure hurt like hell, and was the reason she felt like she got ran over by a train the day after. "who knows what they are gonna try and pull on him." She states finishing.

"I hate to agree," Juvia adds in, "I also have a bad feeling." The teams conversation was cut off by the Chapati shouting once more, this time the fight was about to begin. Out on the field, Laxus has taken his spot in front of Alexei with Mato standing between them.

"Okay ladies and gents, it's time for our third fight!" Chapati shouts excited, "Bringing the Lightning, it Fairy Tail Team B's Laxus Dreyer! Up against the mysterious man in the metal mask, it's Raven Tail's Alexei." The shouts and cheers from the excited fan erupts following the announcement of the competitors, along with the shouts from Fairy Tail, but oddly enough Raven Tail is being rather quiet.

"Good luck, Laxus!" Mira shouts grinning.

"Yeah, electrocute him!" Cana adds waving her bottle of booze around.

"Kick his ass, Babe!" Tawna shouts shaking her fist, she catches a slight smirk on Laxus's face, knowing he heard her over the rest of the crowd and Guilds shouts.

The two competitors stand face to face, Laxus's arms crossed almost looking bored with is usual scowl spread across his face as Mato explains the rules once more for the new competitors.

"Okay players," Chapati shouts, "Step up… and let the battle BEGIN!" the gong sounds, and the arena erupts in excited shots and screams. Laxus steps up with his coat trailing behind him with determination on his face.

"So, a mysterious member of my Old Man's Guild," Laxus states flatly, "How about you take off the mask and see who you really are," Laxus glares, but his glare turns into shock when Alexei charges. Without magic and in one swift movement, Laxus is knocked back, jacket flying off one way, and him the other.

"Laxus!" Tawna shouts stunned as his jacket lands on the dust and confetti covered ground, and Laxus regains his balance and comes to a sliding stop on one knee. "I knew I should have taken that damn jacket," Tawna mumbles watching Laxus stand once again.

"What the hell was that?" Gajeel shouts, "We said Kick his ass, not the other way around!" He shouts shaking his fist.

"who the hell is this guy?" Laxus wonders but is unable to regain his composure before a kick of bright blue magic connects and knocks him back once more. Alexei places his hands together, and a dark blue magic circle appears, with a loud crack, the magic explodes connecting with his chest throwing him back into the wall.

"You have to back kidding me!" Gajeel shouts now, just as shocked as they watch Laxus continually get punched and kicked.

"I can't believe he's losing!" Cana says taking a step back.

"He's hasn't even gotten a chance to use his magic," Juvia adds worried. Tawna can't help but scowl down to Alexei on the field, she doesn't' know what but something feels off.

"What kind of magic is he using?" Tawna wonders, "I can't even feel any magic power coming off of him." Tawna glances to Ivan in the stand and instantly get a suspicious feeling in her gut. Glancing to Raven Tail's balcony also, she can't help but wonder. She's not sure if she's imagining stuff, but it almost looks like there has been no change in the rival guild. No movement, cheers, or facial expressions. Hearing more commotion from the field her eyes snap from raven tail and see's Laxus slammed against the wall once more. "Electrocute him Laxus!" she shouts banging her fist against the ledge.

Out at the center of the arena, Laxus watches the illusion of himself get pounded to the ground before him. His arms are crossed, and an annoyed expression is plastered on his face as he stands before Alexei. From the moment the gong sounded the Raven Tail member, who he has his suspicions about, casted an illusion spell. Through the dome he can still hear the muffled shouts and cheers of the crowd, but he can still pick up the hollering of his teammates and Guild.

"Do you wanna tell me what you're doing," He asks annoyed glancing to the masked man in front of him. He's not positive it's Ivan, but the magic energy that is raised around them, and present in the Alexie feels awfully familiar. Definitely similar to what he remembers being around his Dead-Beat Father.

"It's a time of illusionary magic," The gruff masked voice states, making Laxus roll his eyes.

"Obviously," Laxus states flatly rolling his eyes, "Care to explain what you are doing with it."

"Careful, that Runt's attitude is rubbing off on you," Alexei gruffs. Laxus continues to scowls but hearing the tone of his voice when indicating to Katawna, it solidifies who he's talking to.

"Don't call her that," Laxus states firmly, "and you didn't answer my question."

"It was the only way we could have a private conversation," Alexei explains, "Those around us cannot see nor hear us. They are watching an illusion of the two of us fighting." The illusion in front of then continues to brawl, or in this case Alexei just continually beating Laxus. "Very convincing isn't it? Not a single soul has noticed. They are too busy watching you struggle."

Outside the illusion, Team B continues to cheers for their teammate, even though he is obviously not in a winning position for the fight.

"Come on Laxus!" Tawna encourages next to Mira and Juvia, "Fight back!"

"It's a completely one-sided fight," Juvia adds, "He hasn't gotten in a single hit."

"He hasn't got the chance." Mira states shocked.

Watching as he is kicked and punched once more, barely getting back on his feet before another hit connects. Tawna scowls, she still has the feeling in the pit of her stomach.

"Are you okay, Tawna?" Juvia asks noticing her fellow Water Wizard lost in her thoughts.

"Something just seems off," Tawna wonders out loud, "There is little to no magic energy coming from Alexei, and also, this is not how Laxus fights." She says crossing her arms.

"Maybe he's choking, cause he's fighting Raven Tail," Gajeel mumbles crossing his own arms. Before Tawna could rebuttal she feels Warren's, telepathy reconnect.

"Tawna?" Warren's voice echoes. Tawna places two fingers to her temples, solidifying the connection, before she speaks.

"What up Warren," She asks.

"have you noticed anything, the other two groups haven't," He explains, making Tawna scowl, taking her eyes from the fight, towards Ivan.

"There hasn't been anything," Tawna states suspicious, "I haven't noticed any movement, like at all."

"Hmm," She hears Warren mumble, "The other haven't noticed anything either, strange isn't it." Tawna rolls her eyes, but sighs annoyed knowing that they got nothing on why there has been a lack of anything from Raven Tail and Ivan. Disconnecting the telepathy, she turns her attention back to Laxus's fight only to flinch seeing another punch land on his cheek.

"It must be nice knowing your guild mate hold you at such high regards," Alexei states within the illusion, pointing at the Lightning Dragon Slayer. "They must be heartbroken seeing one of their strongest fall so easily." He mocks. Through the muffles of the barrier, Laxus hears the encouragement calls coming from his guild mates, each telling him to fight back. Then there is Tawna…

"Damn it Laxus, electrocute his ass!" His fired-up girlfriend shouts. If he weren't in the situation he is, that one would have gotten a chuckle out of him.

"You're plan doesn't make any sense," Laxus comments, "what's the point of beating me with an illusion. I wouldn't call that a win." He states flatly.

"Victory in this fight is not our only goal," Alexei explains, "The illusion is only there to distract those around us."

"Huh?" Laxus grunts, slightly confused.

"I control the illusion, meaning I control the outcome of the match as well." Alexei discloses.

"What are you getting at?" Laxus asks scowling. The illusion of the fight turns, from Alexei holding Laxus by his throat. Illusion Laxus swing discontenting Raven Tail member's hand from his throat and punches the masked man into the wall. Electricity sparks over his body, charging an attack. Tawna and the rest of Team B cheers seeing the turn of events, as does the rest of the guild.

"Finally!" Tawna shouts throwing her hands into the air, she was beginning to wonder what was wrong with him.

"Well he's finally out of his rut," Gajeel smirks

"It sure looks like it," Juvia smiles, glancing to Tawna who cheers for her man.

"You can do it, Laxus!" Tawna cheers as lightning punches land on Alexei making him stumble backwards. Kicking him back Laxus lets out a lightning roar, creating a cloud of dust as it connects to it's target. As the dust clear, Alexei stand unscathed.

"What!" Tawna shouts shocked.

"It didn't affect him!" Gajeel shouts angry. Alexei stand motionless for a moment but raises his arm and a large blast of dark blue magic erupts, hitting Laxus in the chest, sending him against the wall.

"Laxus!" Tawna shouts worried.

Laxus huffs unbothered, but the match going on outside the illusion.

"So, that's you idea of a controlled match," Laxus sighs annoyed, "See if I care."

"The point is," Alexei says holding out an arm, "I can make it, so you win, depending on how our negotiations go."

"Huh," Laxus grunts dropping his coat to the ground, and electricity builds around him, "Ain't no way I'm fallin' for that crap. I don't care about you little illusion. I can't wait to get my hands on the real you, so I can fight you here and now." He says closing his fist.

"That's not going to happen," a female voice echoes as a tornado of dust appears behind Alexei and appears the other four members of Raven Tail. Laxus stares unamused by the turn of events. They knew Raven Tail was gonna do something.

"You power maybe impressive, but even the strongest of wizards can't beat all of Raven Tail elite," Alexei says reaching for his mask, "There is one more thing," He says separating the mask from the face behind it, "I'm sure you remember how powerful I am." Ivan sneers dropping the metal mask.

"I thought that was you," Laxus rolls his eyes annoyed, now confirmed his suspicion was right, "You Dead-beat." He glares.

"What gave it away," Ivan says raising both his arms mockingly.

"For one, I could recognize your magic energy," Laxus answers crossing his arms, "Second, you called My Girl a runt. There are only a couple people who call her that and you were one of them." Laxus growls protectively about Tawna. "Now, what do you want?"

"Makarov would rather kill over, than give out his secrets," Ivan explains, "You are a different story, surly I can rely on my son. Now tell me, where is the Lumen Histoire?"

"Never heard of it," Laxus states flatly standing back from the team.

"Don't play dumb," Ivan glares.

"I'm not," Laxus answers truthfully shrugging.

"Come on, if Makarov was to tell anyone, it would be his beloved Grandson," Ivan mocks.

"Guess not," Laxus shrugs, "I have no idea what you are talking about."

"He ahs to have told you something," Ivan ask in unbelief, widening his eyes.

"Nope," Laxus answers once again, "Even if the Geezer did, it's not like I would tell you." He glares.

"Come on now," Ivan tried to reason, "I'm giving you an opportunity to come out victorious in a rather hopeless fight."

"So," Laxus interrupts, "It's just silly games, a loss is not a big deal."

"If you refuse this offer, you're loser reform isn't the only thing to get a pounding," Ivan threatens. Laxus glares at his dead beat of a Father and raises his fist with lightning sparking around it.

"Then come at me," Laxus declares, "every one of you. You are an enemy of Fairy Tail; you are my enemy too." He says as his magic energy raises around him. Ivan's demeanor changes and darkens, not getting what he wanted.

"Then I think it's time for your father to teach you a lesson," Ivan says with his eyes flashing red, "The guild standing before you was made specifically to take down Fairy Tail."

"You created a guild specifically to take down Fairy Tail," Laxus grumbles.

"He is genius," Flare says pridefully behind Ivan.

"Not hardly," Laxus mumbles, "Pathetic, if you ask me," He says crossing his arms.

"I've hand picked everyone of our members, each of them specializing in magic that Fairy Tail is weak against." Ivan explains.

"And we are Raven Tail's strongest behind our Master," The creepy one, that Laxus can only compare to a snake states proudly.

"Taking on all of us would be death wish," Ivan challenges, "we spent years, finding what will bring Fairy tail to it's knees." Laxus scoffs hearing the words fall out of his Father's mouth. Remembering a couple things that Gramps said to him before they all left training for the Games.

"You should know the Old Geezer has done his homework too." Laxus smirks, "We know everything from your locating and member ranks. You name it, we know it."

"That little Troll spied on us?" Ivan asks in unbelief.

"You bet on it, Pops," Laxus states, "We know everything over the last seven years."

"It was Gajeel, wasn't it!" Flare declares shocked.

"He was part of it," Laxus smirks, "but there was another wizard that kept tabs on your whereabouts and doings over the last seven years or at least one of your members. She holds a grudge longer than anybody, she wanted to make sure she didn't cross paths." Laxus smirks about his girlfriend, "I don't blame her, you all saw what she did to you're Rune mage on day one." He smirks only to receive an angered grumble from his Father.

"If Makarov knew all of our secrets, then why didn't he act," The short wizard that attacked Gray on the first day asks unbelief.

"The Old Man has a bad habit of holding back when he shouldn't." Laxus glares, remembering back to not long after he was reinstated in the guild.

"You're just going to let him be?" Laxus ask setting on one of the stumps outside the small guild hall, and Gramps standing not too far away next to the small stream. "Don't you remember that my Pops said he had dirt on Fairy Tail."

"Yes, but he made those claims seven years ago." Gramps states with his arms crossed looking out over the hill the guild stands on, "I have no doubt that nothing was spilled over the last seven years."

"You don't know that," Laxus says with uncertainty.

"I'm actually quite positive," Gramps answers, "Ivan knows that sharing what he knows about the guild would bring him more good than harm."

"What does he know anyways?" The lightning Slayer asks glancing over to his Grandfather.

"Nothing that you need to worry about," Gramps says waving it off, "Every guild has its secrets that should remain hidden." He says getting quiet for a moment, "Katawna told me, him and the rest of Raven Tail left our guild alone, they never tried to harm or cause trouble for the remaining members. If he's not causing any trouble for us, then I don't plan on causing any trouble for him.

"Even after all this time, the Geezer still had a little faith in you." Laxus states standing before his father as the illusion fight rages on around him and their rival guilds, "all because you are his son." Hearing the word, Ivan physically snapped.

"Silence!" He screams, his Shikigami magic exploding catching Laxus in a whirlpool of the paper dolls. He uses his lightning to fight off some of them, but it doesn't stop all, "I waited in the shadows for this day, so I can get the Lumen Histoire in my grasp!" Ivan declares loudly. "I searched everywhere related to Fairy Tail, still did not find what we were looking for!" The illusioned fight begins to get more violent, on the other side of the barrier with each shout, Laxus being trapped by the shikigami, unable to move. "Tell me where the Lumen Histoire is!" Ivan rages, "Where is your loyalty to you Family!" A dark explosion of his Shikigami magic erupts, hurdling towards Laxus, but he doesn't move, testing the limits of his father's magic. The dust clears, from the attack and Laxus stands tall, body covered in scrapes, and a few cuts here and there.

"I wonder why you just stood there and took it," Ivan sneers, "You were testing the limits of my magic power, weren't you? What you can't bring yourself to strike your own Father, that's my good little Laxus." He says in a mocking tone. Laxus scowls standing at the defense, but his attention is pulled by a few shouts through all the noise and barrier.

"Laxus!" Gramps shouts standing on the balcony, gaining Laxus's attention. With no other words he quietly holds up his right hand turning the back of it towards the arena, holding up one finger. Slowly the rest of the guild does the same, followed by Team A, and then Team B and one person's shouts he hears louder than anyone's.

"Come on, Laxus!" Tawna encourages holding her hand high, "You can do it, Babe!" He feels a smirk crept on to his lips, hearing the shouts and encouraging yells from his actual family.

"Do it Obra!" Ivan shouts pointing to the masked bird-like mage, "Drain his magic, show this brat our true hatred of Fairy Tail!" Obra opens is arms, but a flash of lightning stops him.

"Not a chance!" Laxus shouts coming out of his lightning travel, "Next time you pick on a little girl and her cat, you better hope I don't know about it." He says landing a lightning kick on the mage that attacked Wendy before the games even started. Landing on his feet, Flare and Nullpudding set out to do a combined attack.

"Red Hair Scorch!" Flare attacks. He easily dodges the strikes as her hair dives into the ground behind each of his sidesteps withing his lightning travel.

"Needle Blast!" Nullpudding fist comes down, Laxus only had to move his face slightly to dodge his hits.

"As for you," Laxus says raising his fist, "Gray sends his regards!" He shouts striking the short mage down in a blaze of lightning. Landing on his feet he feels the fiery red hair wrap around his wrist.

"I got you now, Blondie," Flare sneers.

"Think again!" Laxus shouts turning on his feet, letting out his Lightning Dragon Roar, sending her flying to the wall, next to her guild mates.

"No way!" Ivan shouts in unbelief taking a single step back. Laxus feels a presence behind him rise from the ground.

"Sand fake," Black Snake says rising from the dust, only receiving a side glance back from the tall blonde.

"You really are creepy," Laxus murmurs, with a single flick of his wrist a pillar of lightning blasts the dark mage into a pile with the others. Turning on his feet, his attention now on his Father, who takes a couple steps back stuttering.

"My elite squad!" Ivan shouts in disbelief as the electricity raises around the two Dreyars.

"Look Deadbeat!" Laxus states, "I don't care what your plan is, but the only thing you are getting is pain, for all your trouble!" Laxus says stepping forward.

"Wait, I am your Father, don't you have any respect for your own flesh and blood!" Ivan shouts angry as Laxus continues to approach.

"Fairy Tail is my family!" Laxus proclaims to his Deadbeat Father.

"You will share their doom then!" Ivan yells creating an attack of shikigami around his son, "That Runt and the guild aren't your family!" Laxus temper raises hearing him call Tawna a runt once again, diving under the attacks electricity engulfing his fist he stand directly in front of Ivan.

"Anyone who threatens them, gets no mercy from me," Laxus shouts before he releases his final attack, "And her name is Katawna!" he shouts releasing the attack on Ivan causing the illusion to tear.

In the stands, suddenly Tawna feels the hairs on her arm stand up with electricity. Standing straight, her eyes widen seeing the fight in front of them tear open like a piece of paper. A body falls to the ground as the walls fade around, and in the middle of it all is Laxus standing with electricity snapping around him.

"What the Hell!" Gajeel shouts almost annoyed.

"It was an illusion," Tawna says in disbelief, looking closer she notices who Alexei really was, "It was Ivan," She scowls.

"The rest of Raven tail is sown there too," Juvia says pointing to the other individuals on the field. Team B looks to the side where Ivan was once setting in the crowd and sees a projection fade along with the other members of Raven Tail as Mato gets closer to Ivan realizing who he was.

"Alexei was really mater Ivan in disguise this whole time," The talking pumpkin announces hopping up and down.

"I can't believe it, the fight we were watching was just an illusion," Chapati shouts into the mic, "But Laxus persevered and defeated not only Master Ivan, but the whole Raven Tail Guild! Let's here it for our winner!" Tawna and Mira hug happily hopping up in down cheering for Laxus.

"I knew he didn't choke," Gajeel snickers, "I'm just mad I didn't get to see the real fight." Tawana rolls her eyes hearing Gajeel's comment, earlier in the fight was the one asking if Laxus was choking. She smiles and looks to the arena and see Laxus begin walking to the tunnel.

"I'm gonna go meet him down there," She says wanting to meet him at the tunnel. She quickly runs through Cana and Gajeel and through the door to the staircase. Carefully, not to trip due to her leg, she quickly hops down the step skipping a few here and there until she ends up at the hall. Turning to the left she sees the light of the arena blare and Laxus' silhouette at the end of it. She notices he has pause and looks like someone is speaking to him.

"Laxus!" She shouts running down the corridor, making him turn is attention. She catches his eyes soften from a glare, and a small smile spread on his face.

"Tawna," He smiles catching her in a hug, just outside the tunnel. Her arms wrap around his neck and he wraps his around her waist, standing straight so her feet dangle above the ground. She buries her face into his neck before he places her heels back on the ground.

"I'm so proud of you!" She grins placing a hand on his cheek before she realized who is next to them being yanked up by guards. She feels his arms snake around her waist and pull her closer protectively and his smile fade to a glare.

"I'm telling you, the Lumen Histoire is Fairy Tail's darkest secret," Ivan warns being pulled up by royal guards, "You'll see." he cackles being dragged away.

"What was that about?" Tawna asks looking up to his face.

"Don't worry about it," He says with his scowl fading and he turns them to walk into the tunnel away from the crowd. Once in the tunnel Tawna smirks and turns to stand in front of him. Placing both her hand son his face, she pulls his face down to hers and kisses him softly. Pulling away she catches a smile on his lips as he rests his forehead on hers.

"I didn't see the fight, but you definitely kicked ass." She smirks receiving a deep chuckle from Laxus. "What?" She questions.

"I heard it you know?" He chuckles feeling the weight of the fight leave him. Tawna's green eyes fill with confusion wondering what he's meaning. "Electrocute his ass," He laughs, repeating one of her fired up comments during the fight.

"Oh, you heard that?" She places one of her hands behind her neck rubbing it as they turn to head towards Porlyusica to get his couple injuries looked at. "I got a little fired up." She laughs grabbing his hand, "You listened though," She winks receiving another chuckle. "I'm glad you are okay." She says softly.

"I told you I would be," Laxus smiles releasing her hand and draping his arm over her shoulders, "Let's hurry, we don't wanna mis Wendy's fight." He says as they disappear down the dark corridor, pushing what Ivan said from his head, he will have to ask the Old Geezer about it later. For now, he just wants to enjoy the rest of the day with Tawna.


A/N- I'm so sorry once again for the long wait, I know I suck sometimes. I'm really trying my best. Next chapter will be the waterpark OVA so if that's not your thing, feel free to skip it, I'm gonna make sure the Naval Battle chapter will go up the day after the OVA one. Please feel free to Review, and PM's are always open. I do apologize if it takes a little bit to get back to them, sometimes I forget.

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