Ember Reverie: haha yea Juvia's magic is really potent against his magic but that's not the reason she was on that list ;) it'll come back up eventually

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Ok my peeps I apologize for the wait but I hope you enjoy this next chapter!

Chapter 13

"What exactly did you see Carla?" Erza asks.

"I saw Natsu fighting exactly who I've mentioned but the other Slayers go hunting for their …what did you call them Wendy? Oh yes their mates."

I gasp, "Oh! Actually part of the sickness can eliminate stages; it causes the dragon or slayer to focus on what's important to them."

"So for Flame brain its being strong and family," Gray mutters.

I nod, "Right so once he's established his strength he will want to claim his queen. And through his influence the other dragon slayers will do the same."

"We-Wendy what exactly do you mean by claim?" Erza stutters turning red at the prospect.

I turn crimson, "well um Grandine said they would begin the stages of mating. Which for Dragon Slayers is normally close to human dating but Natsu is going to be controlled by instinct so it'll be more like Dragon Mating Rituals. This will include The Mark, The Hunt, The Claiming, and The Exchange."

"Umm The Mark is a kiss where the Dragon imbues part of themselves into their intended mate. It creates a magical design on their skin showing all others who they belong to. Next the dragons release their mates and then begin to hunt them. This allows the mark to prepare the hosts body for The Claiming and The Exchange."

I pause as a loud boom shakes the guild and we all hear Warren's voice, "Aw guys we have a problem they Slayers are coming back this way!"

Master booms out, "Natsu and the others are still fighting but I have heard and understood what Wendy is saying. All females of the guild need to get to Fairy Hills immediately. We will discuss further on our next steps; Guildarts I need you to contact Sabertooth to let them know of the new developments. Let them know they need to get the women to safety or to try and make it here. Freed I need you to construct a safe area for Natsu's next fights with those he believes will be challenges."

"Gildarts, Erza, Gray, and Juvia go there to await your fight. I will contact Porlyusica to stand by for medical assistance. Carla I will need you to try to describe every detail of your vision. Cana once at Fairy Hills I need you to try and contact Lucy and Levy. They will need to return immediately for obvious reasons. If you cannot get a hold of them we will need to send someone."

"I'm sure Happy and I will be the best choice for that mission Master ," Pantherlily remarked from somewhere in the guild.

"Aye Sir!"

"Gildarts, Erza, Gray, and Juvia I know it will be a lot to ask but try to keep Natsu as distracted for as long as possible. Freed once done with the enchantment at the arena see if you can add any to Fairy Hills. All remaining members we will do our best to prevent the other slayers from getting ahold of any remaining women."

I walk over to Erza turning as red as a sunset and lean in to whisper in her ear. "I will talk to Ms. Porlyusica but ummmm Erza part of The Claiming is trying to increase the size of the nest."

"WHAAATTTT!" Erza promptly fainted.

Everyone turned and saw Wendy fanning Erza on the ground, "uhhh what happened?" Gray reached over and poked Erza.

"Is she alright?" Lisanna called through Warren's telepathy.

"Alright my children we need to move and I wish you all luck."

Back to Happy and Patherlily…..

"Now all the girls are in Fairy Hills and Cana sent us to find you. Carla's been keeping us up to date on Natsu and Gajeel's movements. They are already on their way here and we don't know how fast they are moving. Now we need to get out of here as soon as possible without causing any destruction," Lily concluded.

Levy and I sat in complete stunned silence trying to take in all of the madness that was just thrown at us. Still in a daze I mumble, "Wh-what about our luggage? And why would Natsu be coming here? I can understand Gajeel but…."

"Awe Lushy you know why! He love you, always has, and always will!" Happy smiles and hugs me. No teasing look, or sing song taunts.

"Thank you Happy," I stand up. "Ok so any suggestions for how we get out of here?"

Levy looks to Happy and Lily, "you said they were moving based on instinct?" They both nod, "how are their reasoning skills?"

"More animal than anything else," Lily responds.

Levy hums in thought, "Lu how many copies can you and Gemini make?"

I smile knowing exactly where she was going with this, "Gemini can turn themselves and another into us and turn us into something else. Hmmmmm, oh! I know I can you their star dress to change you and me into Happy and Lily. While having Virgo, Gemini, Happy, and Lily turn into two different copies of us!"

I turn to Happy and Lily, "they won't hurt you right once they find out you aren't us? Virgo and Gemini can just pop back to the Celestial Realm the moment they are caught. But there's no way we'd want you guys in harm's way."

Lily contemplates before answering, "I don't believe so once they caught us I think they would simply move on. Their instincts are tuned into finding you and will see us as non-threatening. Wendy mentioned something about how the hunt between dragons and their mates is supposed to be tricky. The longer a mate is able to evade their dragon the stronger the bond. This is to test your intelligence, strength, and ingenuity."

Levy grins evilly, "oh don't worry Lu and I will give them a run for their money! Now we know how to give ourselves a head start but what about after? We could fly with Happy and Lilies abilities but do we know how much faster they are now?"

"What about that train you guys came in on? You said it was suuuuuuper fast!" Happy pipes up.

I grin at the idea, "that would be a great idea! There was one last bullet train from Magnolia to here this afternoon; the rest will be regular trains. If we can just get to that train they would be able to get us!"

We all share a smile and begin discussing who will go what way and what are the best ways to evade them for as long as possible. I summoned Virgo and Gemini so they could hear the plan and give us their input.

We decided Happy and Lily would stay together while the rest of us split up. There were perfume stalls and flower stalls located all over the place. We each would find one and cover ourselves in a different scent. Virgo would hop on one of the little boats disguised as me while Gemini would hop on a magic mobile tour bus disguised as Levy. Then they would meet up at the far North end of Crocus to walk back to the hotel.

Meanwhile Happy and Lily would go to an amusement park on the South side of Crocus. This would be perfect timing as most places outside of convention tended to be less populated. That way they could continuously get on rides.

"Lily, Tomcat are you there?!" Carla's voice calls from Happy's backpack.

Lily reaches in and pulls out a lacrama phone, "yes Carla we are here."

"Have you found Lucy and Levy?"

"Yes and we've devised a plan of escape."

"Humph well you might want to hurry both Natsu and Gajeel were just spotted by Princess Hisui's look outs. If you intend to split up just get back to the guild without getting caught, because once they mark you no amount of magic can prevent them from getting to you."

Somewhere in the middle of nowhere….

Two whirl winds blow through the trees, making tracks towards Crocus. Following the train tracks, the two pick up their speed as they see the beginnings of civilization. Growling in anticipation of soon having their queens in their claws it was almost too much for what little remained of their sanity.