Anna5949: I love a good smack down

Ember Reverie: so far the slayers are just playing and getting frustrated we'll see just what they are made of soon enough. I completely agree Team Natsu is definitely too close to his destruction to see the strategic side of him. So when he does actually use it I love the dumb founded look they all get.

and Ember Reverie seriously thank you for taking the time to leave a review at each chapter I love it!

Wonderwomanbatmanfan: I'm glad your excited for the rest of the story!

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FireShifter: I love Natsu and all of his craziness :) oh no worries one way or another I will finish this story!

Nattie414: Oh I guarantee its going to go down! I feel like ever since Mira changed when Lissanna died she's fought her feelings for Laxus at least when he was going through his bad boy stage.

I apologize for no chapter last week life full of mania! 3 dogs, 1 husband, and a 1 year old with another on the way its gets a little nutty around here. I will strive to keep as close to every friday as I can. (Yes I know this is saturday- ha)

Chapter 16

I snatch Minerva who grunted thanks as we bolted towards the river that ran through town. It was a few streets over from their current spot but they couldn't go back the exact same way as before. We made it to Lucy's house when I felt him behind me. I dove out of his reach at the last second and used the ground as a spring board launching us faster down the canal.

Like a game of tag I kept us just out of Sting's reach but that did not last nearly long enough. Minerva used territory to swap places with Sting. We both laughed at the sight of Laxus bear hugging Sting. Minerva was panting from her effort but had a smile on her face, "I don't know how many more times I can do that."

I had her across my back and catch her mouthing the number 2 from the corner of my eye. I give a slight nod getting serious. The guys were snarling and shoving each other, getting ready to fight when Rogue popped up by us to make a grab for Minerva. Once Laxus saw me move he smirked and lost all interest in Sting. I could feel the desire and hunger in his gaze making my heart pick up and reminding me of the dream I was sure we shared.

I shook my head to clear it and shifted in my Seilah Satan Soul form. Now I just had to wait for..., "There!"

I turn to grab Rogue's arm coming out of the shadows reaching for Minerva. I pull him completely out of his shadow and look him straight in the eyes and used my Macro Curse, "fight any dragon nearby."

Rogue's eyes flashed black and he snarled, "My drake is the only one I follow!" He grabbed my arms and smirked at my shocked face only to be blasted away from me, "Sky Dragon Roar!"

I smile and land next to my savior, "Thanks Wendy!"

"Yes we appreciate the assistance," Minerva mumbles weakly.

"She didn't come alone," a slurred voice purrs out. Cana slung her arm around Wendy's shoulders, "Like I could let you have all the fun."

She winks at me, "besides the old man was wondering why Sparky up and vanished on him." She cocks her hip and hitches her thumb behind her. I laugh as I look behind her to see no one there.

Cana looks over her shoulder and, "What the hell old man!"

A grunt and a crash into the building next to them, "Little busy at the moment Sweetie!" Guildarts pulls himself out from the rubble, "Man seems like Laxus has gotten a bit of a boost."

He cracked his neck and smiled, "seems like I'll have to take this a little more seriously. Mira and Minerva need to get out of here, Wendy you should go too. Help them get to the hall safely; my little girl and I have got this."

Cana and he shared a cocky grin, "pfft I could take these guys all on my own. You should just have a seat old man and take a nap."

"You can have Shadow Boy and the Light Socket but Sparky over here is all mine." Gildarts laughs and charges forward plowing Laxus through a couple buildings.

Rogue and Sting growl knowing the man was mocking them but decided they would focus on the Queens in front of them. They share a look that has Sting charging forward while Rogue sinks into his shadow form.

"Alright ladies time to head out. Card Magic: The Phoenix, The Magician, and The Reverse Sun!"

Her attack split into two by sending a fiery bird into the sky that started flinging fireballs eliminating every shadow. While the other half of the attack split into a pitch black bird that started launching an attack at Sting.

"Go!" Cana hip checked Wendy into Minerva and I. Carla scooped up Wendy and we were launching ourselves into the sky only to feel a hand around my ankle. Without hesitation I tossed Minerva up to Wendy and Carla.

"Mine," Laxus purrs wrapping his arms around me whispering in my ear. His breath causing shivers through my whole body. "MIRA! NO!"

"Territory!"

Suddenly I was in Minerva's arms and I turned to see an exhausted Wendy holding a snarling Laxus in her arms.

"Do not worry Wendy assured me he wouldn't harm her. She has given me just enough energy for this," she opened a portal and jumped through.

I could hear two anguished roars from across town as we were standing at the door of Fairy Hills.

Lucy's POV

I used a light pen to right a message for Levy, "Ready?"

She nodded, and as we got into the magic mobile I changed into my Virgo star dress. Levy wrote a script for hole into the floor and I used digger magic to create a tunnel over to a road that was a few miles from the tracks. I made sure to fill in the tunnel behind us, hoping they hadn't seen us. Neither of us spoke as Levy drove us through the tunnel both wondering the same thing: What was going happen next.

After about an hour I gasp turning wide eyes to Levy, "there's something breaking into our tunnel!"

Levy's mouth sets in a grim line, "its Gajeel no doubt drilling his way through. We knew they'd figure it out sooner or later. Remember the plan."

I nod and curve the tunnel towards the surface. Levy and I switch places, "ready?"

This time she nods creating a hole in the roof and as we surface she looks around for any targets. While Levy is playing lookout I continue to head in the direction of Magnolia. It was so close if only…., "Lucy watch out!"

A circle of fire enclosed around us, but instead of stopping I slammed on the gas. Our magic mobile drove through completely unharmed and I smirk, "going to have to try harder than that Natsu."

I hear him laugh somewhere close by and I scowl knowing he was laughing at me. I puff my cheeks and press forward.

"Awe don't be like that Luce," I gasp hearing his voice almost as if he was next to me. I see Levy looking around nervously knowing this time it wasn't in my head. I narrow my eyes trying to figure out why he sounded so close. Then I look out my side mirror and squeak. Natsu was running along my side of the magic mobile.

What's worse is he makes it look effortless, almost like he was flying. He smirked at my flabbergasted expression, "hello."

I snort at how ridiculous he's being and then notice the changes. The red scales across his face and down his arms to black tipped claws at his hands. Crimson scales cover his back with golden spikes following his spine to a pair of his shredded pants. I looked at his face only to meet golden eyes instead of his normal green ones. His smile while the same also changed as his canines were more pronounced.

"LUCY!" I jerk back into the magic mobile and swerve away from Natsu. I shake my head trying to get rid of this fog that filled my mind. I look up at Levy, "I'm good but I don't recommend looking into their eyes."

Levy nods, "I've been calling to you for the last 10 minutes and all of a sudden you started leaning out of the car."

All of a sudden the entire car shook, "Oi Shrimp why don't you come out of that tin can." Levy and I share a look and get down to work. We were only a few more miles from Magnolia, they would make it; they had to.