A/N- First off, I'm sorry this took so long. Some things came up, such as my apartment flooding. The guys who live above me had their apartment flood and all their water came into my apartment. Adulting is fun! Then I had to sort something's out between the university I am transferring to. Also, I'm moving in a couple of weeks, so trying to get all that sorted out as well. I was also finishing another story that was put on the back burner for a while. I'm gonna try and work on two stories at once here soon. This one and the final installment of my Hunger Games story!
Also, anyone who lives in Oregon, at least on the west side of the Cascades. Who is tired of all this crazy snow and weather! I'm so sick of it. I hate Spring and Summer, but I'm at the point where I want sunshine and warmth!
I'm skipping a little here in the story. Such as the actual parade, and the whole reporter at Fairy Tail kind of thing. But there will be references to events that happened during that time. Such as the Guild finding out Laxus was banished.
Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail
Chapter 19
"Welcome, may I take your order," Lucy smiles taking the order from two of the customers at Hargeon's 8Island. "I could interest you two in some desserts?" She smiles as she finishes writing down their order.
"I'll have the parfait," One of the men smiles.
"Make that two." The other grins.
"Coming right up," Lucy grins and begins to walk away.
"Can I get some service too?" Another person calls from a nearby table.
"Yes sir," She replies cheerfully, then pauses, "Wait, waitressing!" She shouts throwing her small notebook to the floor.
"Lucy," Natsu sighs holding a tray of food, dressed as a waiter, "You're working a job."
"Since when does waiting tables count as wizard work?" Lucy snaps, "And why do I have to wear this horrible dress?" Lucy asks looking down to her short strapless orange uniform.
"It's wasn't my idea," Natsu sighs.
"At least you can pull it off," Tawna sighs with one hand pulling up the dress and the other pulling down the short skirt, "I feel ridiculous."
"Oh don't you start complaining too," Natsu grumbles with a mouthful of food.
"If I would have known we were coming here, I would of went of the Thunder Legion's job instead." Tawna snaps then throws a nearby tray, "And don't eat the customer's food."
"Ow!" Natsu shouts as the tray connects with his face, "Damn it Tawna. I didn't make you come!"
"You literally picked me up and carried me!" Tawna argues.
"Please don't fight again," Happy sighs carrying a few drinks on his tray.
"Cool it you two," Gray snaps, "You have been at each other's throats for two weeks now, enough."
"I don't think I have ever seen these two fight like this," Lucy sighs. Since after The Fantasia Parade, Natsu and Katawna have constantly been arguing.
Couple Week's Earlier
"What do mean?" Natsu shouts, "How could you kick him out of the Guild. I thought he was family!"
"Natsu," Gramps sighs, "I had to do what was best for the Guild."
"Natsu!" Erza shouts, "How do you think the master feels about this whole thing?"
"Why couldn't you have just grounded him or something?" Natsu states ignoring Erza.
"Natsu stop it." Tawna snaps, "Laxus wasn't some kid who made a mistake."
"I would have thought you'd be angrier at him," Gajeel, states, "Since he attacked Calico."
"He didn't attack me," Tawna sighs crossing her arms in front of her chest.
"What fight were you watching?" Natsu scowls, "That attack went straight for you!"
"He didn't attack me!" Tawna snaps standing on the bench, so she's even with Natsu's height, "You know, he would have never hurt me on purpose! It was my fault!"
"You're delusional," Natsu glares, "You must have hit your head when you were thrown against the… OW!" Natsu pauses when his own fist connects with his face.
"Is there a reason you hit yourself?" Lucy sighs.
"I didn't," Natsu states staring at his hand, "It's like I lost all control…" Natsu's voice drifts off as he raises his eyes to Tawna. The small blue magic circle fades and the young dragon slayer lowers her hand.
"Katawna," Gramps gasps, followed by many other gasps from the guild members.
"Are you crazy!" Natsu shouts as the puzzle pieces fall into place, "Do know how dangerous that is!"
"I'm not dumb Natsu!" Tawna shouts.
"Doing that spell sure is dumb!" Natsu snaps.
"Wait," Lucy asks, "What's going on, what spell?"
"It's a very rare and ancient water spell," Gramps states, "Blood Grip."
"Blood Grip?" Gray asks.
"It gives the caster complete control of another's body." Gasps fill the guild and eyes fall on Tawna, "By controlling the and manipulating the water with in the blood it can control, the body's movement and temperature." Gramps explains, "It is a very powerful spell. So powerful, that if done incorrectly, the caster could be seriously injured."
"How can you even do it Tawna!" Natsu shouts.
"I don't know how I can do it!" Tawna snaps, "I got mad and I just did it!"
"You know what Nanami said about that spell!" Natsu argues, "You shouldn't even be able to do it!"
"Yes, I know what she said!" Tawna snaps, "I know it's dangerous!"
"Then why did you use it!"
"I don't know!" She yells with her hand beginning to glow blue, "Why are you so mad at me, you do stupid stuff all the time!"
"Never this stupid!" Natsu's hands begin to glow orange as the sibling's argument begins to escalate.
"You ate Ethernano!" Tawna shouts, "That's way stupider than using a dangerous spell!" Both Dragneels launch themselves at each other.
"NATSU, KATAWNA!" Gramps reprimands. Before either of them could attack the other, Gray grabs Tawna and Gajeel holds back Natsu.
"Are you two crazy!" Gray states holding back Tawna.
"Simmer down!" Gramps shouts, "Both of you! Natsu that side of the guild, Tawna on the other!" He says splitting up the two fuming Dragneels.
The two spent the most of the day on opposites sides of the guild, until they started arguing across the room. Gramps then banished both to a booth in the back of the guild, until they learned to get along.
Present
After their job at 8Island, the team makes it back to the guild and go their separate ways to their homes. Natsu and Tawna kept quiet the entire walk to their small home looking over Magnolia. Once they enter, Tawna throws her bag into her hammock and goes outside to sit looking over the city.
"Natsu," Happy says watching out the window, "You two need to talk."
"Happy," Natsu sighs.
"I hate seeing you two fight. You guys need to talk this out." Happy states. Natsu looks out the window and sighs.
"Fine, I'll go talk to her." Natsu sighs. He walks out to the cool night air and walks over to where Tawna is sitting, near the small cliff next to the house, making sure she is far enough away from the cliff itself. Natsu quietly walks over and sits next to her. "Bugs, you're gonna catch a cold it you keep coming out here without a coat," He says wrapping his scarf around her neck.
"Says the one who's always walking around without a shirt," Tawna sighs still looking straight ahead.
"Tawna," Natsu sighs, "I know why you're mad at me, and you know why I'm mad at you. We need to figure this out."
"What is there to figure out Natsu?" Tawna sighs, "I know I shouldn't have used Blood Grip, and I know it was dangerous. I just lost my temper." Tawna says turning to Natsu, "Trust me, I don't like knowing I can use a spell like that."
"Bugs," Natsu places a hand on her pink hair, "I just worry about you. Finding out you can do that powerful of a spell, is scary. I don't wanna see you get hurt."
"It scares me too," Tawna sighs, "My magic scares me."
"What?" Natsu asks surprised.
"Natsu, my magic so different than yours. I can sense water all around me, in everything and everyone. Knowing I could take complete control of someone, or even kill someone with a spell is unsettling. I just wish Nanami was here it help me."
"Trust me, I wish that too," Natsu smiles, "When it comes to your weird magic, I'm lost."
"It's not that weird," Tawna laughs.
"You can turn your arm to ice and you can control people, it's weird." Natsu shoves her shoulder lightly.
"Even if Igneel and Nanami were here, I'm sure they would be furious with me." Tawna smiles.
"Igneel would've grabbed you and flown you as high as he could." Natsu laughs.
"I know," Tawna sighs, "Nanami would put me in a high tree."
"Just like me," Natsu smiles, "They don't wanna see ya get hurt."
"I know, but I'm not made of glass," Tawna says, "I don't need you worrying about me constantly. I'm gonna be okay." Tawna smiles.
"I know," Natsu smiles, "I know I have been a bit protective," He pauses, "Especially since what happened to Lisanna. I don't know what I would do if I lost you, Bugs."
"I understand why you're protective," Tawna smiles, "but you need to tone it back a bit."
"I'll work on it," Natsu sighs, "but with how clumsy you are, it's gonna be hard."
"Dinner's ready!" Happy's cheerful voice rings from the window.
"I'll try to be less clumsy," Tawna laughs, "Let's go eat."
"What's this?" Lucy asks walking into the busy guild hall. A large chart has been drawn with Reedus's light pen.
"It's listing out the dark guilds." Mira states looking up to the large drawing.
"There's fare more than I realized," Erza says studying the names.
"What brought this on?" Lucy asks.
"They have been more active," Mira says, "That means we need to strengthen relationships with other guilds."
"What's the big circle in the middle?" Gray asks.
"It's the Baram Alliance of dark guilds," Juvia states, "Oracion Seis, Grimoire Heart, and Tartaros. All powerful, but combined they are the strongest in the guild underworld."
"They control other dark guild to carry out the work they don't want to do themselves." Tawna adds from the table her and Natsu are sitting at.
"So, they make other guilds do their dirty work?" Gray asks.
"Precisely." Juvia nods.
"Creepy," Lucy shutters.
"Don't worry about them," Wakaba laughs, "Oracion Seis only has six members."
"Sounds like a bunch of small potatoes to me." Macao nods.
"Don't underestimate them," Mira glares, "They make up one of the most powerful guilds out there."
"Speaking of the Oracion Seis," Gramps says walking through the door, "Word has come that we must destroy them."
"What?" The members gasp.
"What do you mean, Master?" Erza asks stepping forward.
"They are posing an urgent threat that we cannot ignore any longer." Gramps explains, "They need to be dealt with immediately. They will need to be taken down before they can harm any guilds we are sworn to protect.
"We gotta do all the heavy lifting?" Gray asks.
"We will be taking them on by ourselves?" Juvia asks.
"They are far more powerful than any enemy we have faced before. Fighting alone would be too dangerous. Fairy Tail is to join a coalition of guilds; Fairy Tail, Blue Pegasus, Lamia Scale, and Cait Shelter. These four guilds will select members to represent them in the allied force. Together we will work to bring down the enemy." Gramps states.
"We can handle it ourselves Gramps," Natsu states, "In fact, I could probably do it alone."
"Don't be stupid," Tawna rolls her eyes.
"The Master is wise to consider the future consequences." Erza glares to the fire mage.
"I have already chosen the members who will representing Fairy Tail," Gramps states, "Erza, Gray, Natsu, Lucy, and Katawna. You five will be heading to the rondeau point tomorrow to meet up with the other guilds."
"We will not let you down Master," Erza bows her head slightly.
"Yeah!" Natsu and Tawna cheer.
"Let's kick some Oracion Seis butt!" Tawna shouts and high fives Natsu.
"I still don't understand why I was chosen to come," Lucy complains as the team travels by carriage to the meet up point, "Wouldn't Juvia or Gajeel be better?" She asks rubbing a sick Tawna's back.
"Gramps had another job for them to do," Gray sighs, "If I was you I wouldn't be pouting about it." He says looking at a pouting Lucy.
"You should be honored," Erza states, "Today will be our first joint operation with other guilds. We need to focus on building good relationships with the other allied guild."
"Look!" Happy smiles, "There it is!" The three wizards who currently aren't taken by motion sickness, look to the pink mansion. The carriage pulls up, and Tawna is the first one out.
"Finally," She breathes standing straight up.
"Let's get inside," Erza states marching to the large doors.
"Great," Lucy sighs, "a creepy old mansion." She says as they enter the large foyer and lights begin to turn on.
"It's the second home to Blue Pegasus Master Bob." Erza states.
"That explains the pink everything." Tawna laughs.
"Oh him," Gray shutters, "He makes me feel uncomfortable." He says receiving a giggle from Tawna.
"Gray, be nice." Erza smiles, "He may be a bit eccentric, but he does deserve our respect."
"sure, eccentric," Lucy laughs.
"Just tell me when we're there." Natsu struggles sitting on the ground.
"Okay," Happy grins, "We're here."
"Bro, we aren't on the carriage anymore." Tawna laughs as a few voices echo from above.
"Yes, they're here at last!" They echo.
"What?" Lucy says looking around with Tawna.
"Hey, hey, hey, hello!" One voice shouts.
"Hello!" Two more echo.
"Fairy,"
"Fairy!"
"Tail,
"Tail!"
"Wizards!" All three greet as a spot light falls on three young men in suits.
"Huh!" Fairy Tail's strongest team shouts staring at the three before them.
"We're so glad you came!" They state.
"We are," The copper haired one says stepping forward.
"The Blue Pegasus," The shorter blond says.
"Elite crew," The brunette finishes.
"The Trimens!" The speak together
"Hundred nights, Hibiki," The copper haired one winks.
"Holy night, Eve," The blond smiles,
"Still night, Ren," The brunette finishes as they all pose before them.
"They're in sync, I'll give them that." Tawna nods.
"The Trimens from Blue Pegasus." Lucy says in awe, "They are like the hottest wizards around."
"Calm down Luce," Tawna laughs, "You're drooling."
"Would you look at those guys!" Gray complains stomping his feet, "I feel so underdressed!"
"What's he talking about?" Tawna smirks crossing her arms in front of her white shirt and short overalls, "He's always underdressed." She says indicating to his now missing shirt, making Lucy laugh.
"I've heard tales of your beauty," Hibiki says under the spotlight, "and they're true," He winks at Erza.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Katawna," Eve says kneeling in front of the dragon slayer.
"Ummm," Tawna says stepping back a bit. Lucy watches as both Tawna and Erza are escorted to a sofa and seated between Eve and Hibiki.
"Would you ladies like to freshen up," Hibiki winks.
"Or something to eat," Eve smiles.
"No," Erza says simply.
"No thank you," Tawna says shyly looking down to her lap.
"What is up with these guys?" Lucy asks, until Ren does the same thing to her.
"It's a pleasure to meet a future ally," Erza say politely.
"We look forward to working with you," Tawna adds.
"You two are so beautiful," Eve blushes, "It's almost unreal." Erza and Tawna glance at each other, neither knowing how to reply.
"You ladies must be exhausted," Hibiki states as Lucy is seated now next to Tawna, "Feel free to spend the night,"
"We don't mind," All three of them state together.
"Uhhh," The three girls utter as a response.
"Calm down men," A smooth voice echos from the top of the stairs.
"Uh oh," Tawna cringes then looks to the red head, "Erza,"
"Give these girls some breathing room,"
"Yes, Ichiya sir!" Ren nods.
"Not him," Erza sighs.
"It's been far too long, Miss Erza." Ichiya states smoothly.
"I never expected to see you here," Erza trembles.
"Oh, I have missed you, but don't cry I am here." The short man says from the stairs.
"My sweet honey!" Lucy asks down to a cringing Tawna.
"You don't wanna know," Tawna shakes her head, "I wish I didn't know."
"She's shaking!" Lucy gasps.
"A surprise," Ichiya says sliding down the banister.
"A surprise!" The other three echo.
"A reunion,"
"A reunion!"
"Oh, yes, oh yes, oh yes," All four of them cheers.
"We didn't know she was your girlfriend, Mr. Ichiya." The three guys clap, "Please forgive our rudness," They say bowing to Erza.
"You know that is not true!" Erza shouts.
"You idiots!" The short man shouts to the other three, "We have work to do."
"Yes boss!" The shout, and scramble with the sofa and table.
"Boss huh," Lucy says, "That's like the third thing they called him."
"These guys are giving me a headache," Tawna sighs.
"They're a bunch of mixed nuts," Happy nods.
"It seems that destiny has brought us together," Ichiya says, "Miss Erza, Miss Lucy, Miss Katawna," He points to each of the girls, then to Natsu and Gray, "You two not so much."
"Sniff sniff, sniff sniff," Ichiya's nose moves slightly, "Sweet Parfume!"
"He's creeping me out," Lucy shutters with Tawna.
"Yeah, me too," Erza sighs, "I'd never choose to be in his company," She says stepping back a few paces.
"Listen up you Blue Pegasus, Play Boy wannabes," Gray states, "You'd be wise to keep your hands off these ladies, we clear." He glares.
"Crystal," Ichiya scowls, "You may take your leave."
"Thanks for stopping by," The three boys bow.
"We are here on a serious mission," Gray snaps, "Can you pretty boys actually fight?"
"You wanna find out," Ren challenges.
"Yeah, we're real tough pal," Eve smirks.
"FIGHT!" Natsu cheers, "Count me in!"
"Natsu, we're aren't here to fight them!" Tawna scowls at her brother.
"Everybody needs to calm down this instant…" Erza starts.
"My honey," Ichiya says coming up behind her, "Your sweet parfume, it still drives me crazy," He says making her cringe.
"YOU STAY FAR AWAY FROM ME!" Erza shouts slugging him in the face sending him flying towards the door.
"You dare to greet us with this flying buffoon?" A familiar voice echoes from the entrance freezing Ichiya's head in the process, "Lamia Scale deserves more respect."
"Hey," Tawna smiles, "It's the grumpy dude from Galuna."
"It's you," Gray says shocked.
"It's you," Lyon says.
"So you went and joined a guild," Natsu smiles next to Tawna. Lyon glares and throws Ichiya back into the room.
"What is wrong with you?" Gray glares.
"He's the one who attacked me," Lyon glares back.
"Watch it, that's our leader," Ren scowls.
"How dare you!" Eve adds.
"You and your men should just turn around and go home." Hibiki states.
"Does that mean women can stay and fight," A feminine voice echoes as the carpet begins to move, "Marionette attack, carpet doll!" The carpet moves and dives for Lucy.
"What did I do!" Lucy shouts diving out of the way, "Wait I know that magic. Sherry, no way!" She says as the dark pink haired mage steps forward.
"I'm pleased to see you Fairies haven't forgot who I am, but please forget who I was," She says flipping her hair.
"She's still crazy," Lucy sighs.
"More!" Ichiya hops toward Erza, "I must breath more of your parfume!"
"No stay back!" Erza shouts requipping a spear.
"Let's go Lyon," Gray glares.
"My pleasure," The white haired mage nods.
"I'm ready to party," Natsu grins as him and Tawna stand before the Trimens.
"Bring it on pretty boys," Tawna grins.
"I could never love you," Sherry states looking to Lucy.
"The feelings are mutual," She glares back. As a long pounding sound echoes from the door.
"Enough!" The deep voice states, "We are here to work together as a group to destroy the Oracion Seis. This is not the time to be fighting" The Large man steps into the light.
"No way," Tawna states, "It's the wizard saint Jura."
"So that's really him?" Ren asks.
"Lamia Scales top man," Hibiki adds.
"Who?" Natsu asks looking to Tawna and Happy.
"He's one of the Ten Wizards Saints." Happy says.
"He's kind of a big deal," Lucy adds.
"So five from Fairy Tail and four from Pegasus," Sherry steps closer to Lucy, "We only needed three of us."
"One of yours is a wizard saint, I think he counts as at least three wizards." Tawna smirks receiving a glare from the taller pink haired wizard.
"The members from Cait shelter have yet to arrive, I see." Jura states stepping into the room.
"Yes," Ichiya says hanging from Erza's spear, "I heard they are only sending one wizard."
"Just one member?" Erza asks.
"That's insane," Gray states, "We are supposed to be up against a powerful guild here."
"One?" Lucy asks, "How powerful is this guy?" She stutters as quick footsteps become louder.
"Ahh!" A small voice yells followed by a small thud. The wizards all turn to the door and see a young blue haired girl crawling up from the floor.
"Huh?" Fairy Tail's members gasp quietly looking at the girl and back to Tawna, whose eyes are wide slightly in shock.
"H-hi," The girl at the door stutters, "uh, I'm sorry I'm late, I've come from Cait Shelter. My name's Wendy." The girls smiles.
"She's a kid?" Lucy states in shock.
"A little girl? Lyon questions.
"Hi," Tawna smiles walking up next to Wendy, "I'm Katawna," She grins holding out her hand. Wendy's eyes widen seeing another wizard here her age, then smiles back.
"It's nice to meet you." Wendy smiles shaking her hand.
A/N- They met! I hope you all enjoyed this chapter. I really wanted to end it on Wendy and Tawna meeting. As usual, please review if you wish, and have any questions or concerns don't be afraid to ask!