Hey, guys, welcome back to the next chapter of a fairy tail retold, and here's to a happy new year to all of you. I hope you guys have a fun year filled with laughs and joy, anyway. As always, R&R, let's get started with the chapter.

Last time on a fairy tail re-told

Happy: Laxus is back and wants to establish a guild in Magnolia

Natus: and were powerless to stop in this stupid barrier. Damn it

Makarov: so this is where you've been hiding

Natsu: oh, hey, gramps

Two explosions appeared in the streets of Magnolia as Erza and Evergreen appeared from the smoke. Both girls landed on opposite buildings as Erza pulls out two swords. Evergreen laughs as she glares at Erza "let's see if you can live up to your reputation," Evergreen asks as Erza jumps towards her 'fool' she then lifts her glasses and attempts to turn Erza back to the stone.

"Not this time," Erza shouted as she closed her real eye and slashed at Evergreen, who jumped out of the way.

"So you must have an artificial eye," Evergreen said "that must be why you escaped petrifaction," Evergreen laughed, "then try this {Fairy: machine gun}" Evergreen then shot small magic bullets at Erza, who managed to deflect them and lept at the girl who dodged "try again," she said as she flew away.

"coward," Erza shouted as she chased her.

"you seem to be able to deflect my thorns," Evergreen mussed, "but I wonder can you handle twice as many" she then created more thorns and fired at Erza, who stopped to blocked them damaging her shirt in the process "looks like another fool will fall to my might."

Erza changed out of her boots to her bare feet and grabbed two more swords. She then sliced her way up the thorns, shocking Evergreen; before the girl could react, Erza pinned her down with her two swords ending the fight.

The Thunder palace

Evergreen tried to escape and looked in fear as Erza landed in front of her "now that I have your attention, stop with this foolishness," Erza said as she pointed her sword at Evergreen, "release the girls, and I won't have to harm you."

Evergreen laughed, "that's a bit naive, don't you think," Evergreen told the girl. "I'll have you know, and my petrification does more than just turn people to stone, remote control, " Erza backed up in shock as Evergreen grew a dark look on her face "drop to your knees and beg for your friend's lives, refuse and I'll shatter them"

[##fairy law theme##]

Erza stopped before a bright light shined over Evergreens smile faded when Erza appeared in her heavens wheel armor with a dozen swords over them "so your another fool who's willing to die for their ideas," Erza said, her hair covering her half her face as she glared at Evergreen "if they must be shattered, then I have no choice but to take your soul as retribution."

Evergreen started sweating as Erza approached her. she then let out a scream as Erza punched her in the face, "if you're going to bluff, then do it right."

"Alright, fine, you win."

Back in the pub Lucy and the rest of the girls turned back to normal "what's going on," they asked as they looked around.

"Lucy," Happy cried as he crashed into her chest.

"there, back to normal," Natsu cheered as they looked at the board. "Erza vs. Evergreen: the winner is Erza."

"you're all out of hostages; boy," Makarov bragged, "no more need to play your stupid game."

From his hiding place, Laxus grew a look of anger on his face "how could you lose Evergreen," Laxus said, "and to that loser Erza of all people."

"She's stronger than we give her credit for," Freed said, arriving here. Laxus was "Bickslow, and I should have gone after her."

"what are you doing here," Laxus asked.

"I thought we would retreat for now," Freed said, "without hostages, it will be harder to force Makarovs' hand."

Laxus then shot a bolt of lighting at Freed before turning around "this fight ain't over," Laxus said, "if you want to run, leave and don't come back, I have no place for weaklings."

Back in the pub, Natsu and Makarov caught the girls up on the current situation, "so Laxus wants to put a guild in Magnolia."

"Damn him," Cana said behind Lucy.

"Gramps," Mira said, "we can't let Laxus go this time."

"Yeah," Bisca agreed, "we need to put these traitors down in the dirt," and an elbow from Mira caused the sharpshooter to stop and look at Natsu "sorry."

"don't worry," Makarov said. "I only entertained him this long, cause your lives were at risk, but no more."

"come on," Natsu said, "what else can the guy do" Natsu looked around "mabey next year, we should have a torment of sorts, but you know, friendlier."

"never change, Natsu," Mira sighed as Natsu went on chasing Lucy. "He's just trying to lighten the mood."

Gajeel and Juvia stood on the side as they watched all this unfold "what's with the serious expression" Juvia asked.

"it's nothing," Gajeel told her.

"This certainly an exciting place, we've found work at," Juvia said

Gajeel scoffed, "it's never boring."

The enchantment text started to move as it formed a giant version of Laxus' head "hey geezer, can you hear me" he called. "I see that we no longer have hostages," Laxus said, "that's fair, but that doesn't mean the games over just yet."

"what do you mean," Nasu asked

"Yeah, cause now you're dealing with us," Bisca called out.

"the rules have changed," Laxus said, " so I've decided to activate the thunder palace" Laxus getting a shocked reaction from the entire group "you have one hour and thirty minutes remaining unless you're ready to surrender" Laxus let out a laugh as his image disappeared

several veins popped out Makarovs head as he shouted, "you've gone too far this time boy," he screamed at the top of his lungs. "I won't let you drag innocent civilians into this," Makarov shouted before he stopped and clutched his chest; he then fell over

"Master," Cana shouted as she ran to the man who fell on the floor. "this is bad" Cana screamed

"I'll go get his medicine," Mira shouted.

"hang in their master," Cana said as Levy and Bisca backed up.

"what did he mean by thunder palace," Lucy asked.

"Natsu," Mira called, "you need to look outside."

the group ran outside to find several lacrima floating in the sky "what is it."

"looks like lighting lacrima to me," Bisca said, "which means Laxus is behind this" townsfolk all saw this and started to get worried.

"there floating all over town," Lucy said

"They may not look dangerous, but those things are overflowing with lighting magic," Cana explained.

"is the so-called thunder palace," Juvia asked, "what happens when it activates."

"everything in town," Nasu said, "will be burnt to a crisp."

[##relesed power ost##]

"What," the group asked.

"I won't let that happen," Bisca shouted, "{requip: sniper rifle stinger shot}" she then shot one of the lacrima, causing it to blow up.

"aww yeah," Levy said, "lucky for us, we got a sniper on our side."

"One down, and now the rest," Bisca said, but as soon as she moved, she hit with a bolt of lightning, causing her to scream and pain before she fell on the ground.

"Bisca," the group called.

"what was that, "Lucy asked.

"It must be body link magic," Cana said, "it strikes you back with the same amount of force you attack it with."

"what," Lucy asked, "if that's the case, then how are we going to take them down."

"We gotta take down Laxus," Cana said

"In the meantime, I'll help the town evacuate," Lucy said as she ran off.

"I'll come too," Happy said

"Bickslow and Freed are still out there," Cana called out "be careful you too" Cana looked back at Natsu ho gave her a nod.

"you be careful too," he said, which made Cana smile.

"Oh, come on, Natsu, it's me we're talking about," Cana said before she ran off.

"Stay safe," Gajeel told Juvia before she ran off after Cana. Both he and Natsu stood still, both glaring and feeling helpless.

[##Yami Guild Ost##]

People looked in terror as they wondered what was floating in the sky as Laxus let out a maniacal laugh "how ya like that ya old geezer," Laxus said, "now I have the whole town as my hostage."

Natsu, still trapped in the pub, glared as he starred at the thunder palace, "damn you, Laxus!" Natsu shouted, "you've gone too far this time."

"isn't this a little far" Freed asked.

"too far," Laxus said. "I will decide how far is too far," Laxus said

"You bastard," Natsu shouted as he slammed his face against the enchantment, trying to get out, "if you want this place so bad, why don't fight us for it yourself."

"This is a war to the bitter end," Laxus told Freed," and it's not over till one side is destroyed."

"When I get out of here," Natsu shouted, "I'm taking you down."

"Natsu calm down," Levy said

"I can't," Natsu shouted as he continued to punch at the enchantment "stupid invisible walls are everywhere."

"it's an enchantment," Levy said

"Yeah, thanks, we already knew that," Gajeel told the girl.

"well, since it's a type of script magic, I might be able to break the spell," Levy told Gajeel.

"Really," he asked

"you think you can do that, Levy," Natsu asked.

"Yeah," Levy said, "and when I do, you and Gajeel will be able to join the fight and track down Laxus."

Later the group was back in the pub main area. Levy was crouched with a neat stack of books lying next to her as she flipped through pages trying to break the enchantment.

"If I break this down," Levy muttered, "I get l.o.s.u," she said, "which means" Levy then went on saying on other things to which Gajeel didn't understand

"crazy," he muttered, "we're speaking the same language, and I have no idea what you're talking about."

"of course," Levy said, shocking Gajeel, "the l. and the S. are nothing but bluffs, so the key phrase must be Arth," she said

"Um, sure," Gajeel said as he looked over to Natsu, who was still banging his head on the barrier, "what's the story between Salamander and Laxus."

Looking up, Levy let out a sigh "four years ago, Laxus tried the same thing," Levy told him, "but Mavis was her and was able to put a stop to it."

"Okay, I know that," Gajeel said, "but where was Salamander."

"he," Levy froze as she looked away from Natsu, "he was on Laxus' side that time."

"what"

Levy nodded "up until then, Laxus and Natsu were pretty close; they'd go training missions for months at a time, which worried Mira," Levy explained as she continued writing, "honestly, no one really understood Natsu as much as we do know, and I think Laxus used that to his advantage."

"So what did he do that has him this worked up," Gajeel asked

"Laxus had him and Mira fight," Levy told him, which shocked Gajeel, "but during there fight, Mira didn't want to fight, and she got messed up pretty bad by Natsu and even worse by Laxus," Levy said, "and when the dust settled Natsu ran," Levy said, "we didn't see him for months."

"I had no idea," Gajeel said

"yeah," Levy finished, "promise me something," Levy said, getting the dragonslayer's attention. "Natsu going end up facing Laxus sooner or later, please, be by his side when he does," Levy asked Gajeel "if I know him, he's going to try and do it alone, don't let him, Laxus is too strong."

Gajeel could hear the concern in her voice. He nodded, "don't worry," Gajeel said. "I know a thing or to of what it's like to walk in the shadows," Gajeel said as he looked at Natsu, who slammed his face against the barrier again

"Let me out"

Back in Laxus's hiding spot, Freed stood still, "we don't need hostages."

"Why are you still here," Laxus said "if you remember, last time we got overconfident, and it cost us the fight," Laxus' told him, "you, and Bickslow, need to finish. Up quick." Laxus informed him "As long as Natsu is trapped, he can't do anything," Laxus said, "so I bet he and the old man are counting on Erza and Mystogen. I'll handle them myself."

"and what of Mira" Freed asked.

"she gave up being a wizard," Laxus said, "so I'll respect that, only attack if she gets in your way," Laxus said " since she's one of the three, she's still a threat that we'll deal with later" Laxus explained, "go find Cana and that Phantom chick, they are of no use to me."

"and Salamanders partner," Freed asked.

"Bickslows already on it," Laxus said 'I don't need anyone else making Natsu soft; we already took on one member f his new team, so why not the remaining two."

Freed nodded as he walked away "don't worry, Laxus," Freed said, "I will achieve victory without fail."

"excellent Freed the dark," Laxus said as his friend left the room.

[##I dark forever##]

Erza, who was now in heart Cruz armor, stood in front of a building "according to Evergreen, Laxus should be in here," Erza said as she ran in only to find it to be boys showing.

A huge blush covered Erza's face as she looked around. "Laxus," she called, trying to look, "damn it, Evergreen."

Cana and Juvia ran around town looking for Laxus "damn it," Cana said. "I have no idea where he could be," Cana said

"Is there someplace in town he has a sentimental attachment to," Juvia asked.

"well," Cana said, "We knew each other when we were little," Cana said, "but I have no idea what's going through his head now."

Lucy and Happy walked around, "why can't we warn people over the loudspeaker" Happy asked.

"there's an enchantment on it that will only allow Makarov to go through if he chooses to surrender," Lucy said "they really thought this one through, will just have to warn people on our own"

"actually, Lucy," Happy started. "I don't think. We should warn anyone," Happy said

"what why," Lucy asked, confused as to why Happy would say that

"Well, for one, the towns filled with people from everywhere for the harvest festival," Happy said, "which means we're jammed packed, and everyone's all worked up," Happy said

"yeah, everyone all worked up," Lucy said, " they're worried about the things in the sky."

"that's what I'm talking about," Happy said "if they knew what those things did, they might panic and hurt each other," Happy said

"damn it," Lucy said, "come on, Lucy think."

"Yeah, Lucy," a voice said

"what will you do."

Lucy looked up to see Bickslow dolls "Lookout," Happy shouted and picked her up before the dolls could blast her. She landed on the roof as she heard Bickslow laugh as he landed across from her.

"well, well," Bickslow said, "so your Natsu's new partner," Bickslow laughed, "nice cheerleader outfit."

"cheerleader"

"Go, the team."

"defense"

[##Jaaku no Tsuchioto Ost##]

"it's not," Lucy started before she could finish. Bickslow's dolls attacked her, causing Lucy and Happy to run away.

"Sorry," Bickslow said, "normally I'd go easy on you since your so new, but this here is a war, and losing isn't an option for us." he laughed

"if you think you're going to get away this," Lucy shouted, "you got another thing coming, pal."

"Aww," Bickslow said, "you still think you have a chance, sorry, but when this is all over, Laxus will be victorious," Bickslow said as his dolls continued to attack Lucy.

"those flying things are annoying" Lucy smiled as she pulled out a key "{open gate of the archer: Sagittarius}" Sagittarius appeared from smoke and gave a boy.

"Howdy do my lady" he called.

"a celestial wizard, huh," Bickslow said, "been a while since I've seen one of your kind."

"We need to take those things down," Lucy said

"alrighty," Sagittarius said as he started to shoot down Bickslow's dolls.

"No, my babies," Bickslow said, "first, you've been frozen and now blown up," he cried as Sagittarius shot the last one.

"hah," Lucy cried, "if you want to surrender, now's your chance," Lucy called out.

"yes, indeedy," Sagittarius called out.

"take it or leave it," Happy called out.

"My poor babies, what am I going to do" Bickslow stopped sobbing before looking up "just kidding," he called before a blast appeared and shot Sagittarius down.

"Sagittarius, are you okay," Lucy called, "oh no."

"I guess I'll have to high tail it back to the celestial spirit world," Sagittarius said. "Toodle-oo," he said before he disappeared.d.

"for me, this is more than just a toy shop," Bickslow said, "it's an armory."

"you're controlling the toys," Lucy asked.

"No," Bicksow said, "the toys are just tools," he laughed before smiling again, "what I really control is souls."

"what," Lucy asked

"Bickslow's sage magic allows him to move Souls around to different bodies and use them to fight for him," Happy explained, "he's got an immortal army on his side."

"then there's one thing to do," Lucy said as she tried to grab another key, but one of the dolls rushed in and grabbed it before she could react "hey, jerk."

"I'll get it back for you, Lucy," Happy called out, only to be knocked down by another doll alongside Lucy.

Bckslow laughed as he looked at his prey. "It looks like the game went into sudden death," Bickslow said, "don't worry, I'll take extra good care of your soul {Barren formation} a large beam fired towards Lucy, who was paralyzed with fear.r

"But I like my soul," Lucy muttered before the blast hit her. Someone jumped in and grabbed her Bickslow stopped laughing as the smoke cleared, revealing Loke.

[## Leo the lion theme(I don't know what it was called, but it played when he showed up)##]

"it's funny," Loke said. "I have no problem traveling across worlds without you having to summon me," Loke said "that means the wall between humans and celestial beings is no more; we've broken it down," Loke said smiling, "and its all thanks to our love" this caused Luy to blush shade of crimson as Loke put her down.

"love," Lucy muttered, "come on, don't talk like that."

"wait," Bickslow said. "I know you, you," Bickslow said, "you were Karen's spirit," Bickslow said, "it's a small world after all."

"so the time has come to fulfill my promise," Loke said as he starred a Bickslow

"So you did end up in this town after you murdered Karen," Bickslow said

"I could care less about Laxus and your stupid vendetta," Loke told Bickslow, "my only goal here is to protect Lucy."

"is that so," Bickslow said "well, in that case," Bickslow laughed, "let's give the spirit a beat down."

"Stay back," Loke warned Lucy.

"no," Lucy said as she pulled out her whip, "a decent celestial wizard treats her spirits as equals, not as shields" Loke looked back and smiled at Lucy

"She loves him," he teased.

"I do not," she told the cat as Bickslow began his second attack

"I'll take care of the dolls," Loke stated "you wait for an opening, and handle Bickslow," Loke called out

"got it," Lucy replied, "you ready, Happy."

"Aye, sir."

"Oh, regulus," Loke called as a golden light shined around him, "lend me your strength."

To be continued

Natsu: oh no, who destroyed the request board

Lucy: Mira's going to get mad at you again

Natsu: don't even joke about stuff like that, Lucy; you've never seen Mira lose her temper.r

Erza: is it that bad

Natsu: well, I would consider having every bone in my body broke one by one pretty bad

Lucy and Erza: oh

Next time: the beautiful demon: Mirajane

Erza: Natsu, I think your overreacting

Gray: hey, where's he going

Natsu: oh, I got a lot of stuff to do today later

Gray: That was weird