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The 12th division barracks in the Soul society.
The Dangai was being inspected through the monitors by some of the members to check the occurrence of any unusual happenings. Everyone where on the lookout as Aizen had escaped from the Soul society with the hogyoku, with two other captains who had cheated all of them for their own personal matters. Anytime the three former captains would attack Soul society and the shinigamis' entire where on the alert.
Suddenly the Dangai started to move in a manner that was not in its normal rhythm. The monitors that were showing the variations where also changing fastly every other second.
"Hey check this out."
One of the men who was watching the monitor and writing the important stuff called out, his eye brows raised a little.
"What is it?" Another person came and stood near him while looking at the screen. He saw that the Dangai was shaking a little as though some disturbance happened and it started to move in an upbeat manner, and then all of a sudden stopped.
"What was that?" The first person asked looking at his comrade.
"When did it occur?" The second asked, his brows furrowed together, calculating.
"It just happened right now. I called out the second I saw this. What do you think it would be?"
"I don't know. I'm not even sure if it's one of Aizen's doings too…."
"What do you think we must do?"
"Let's talk to our members about this and see what we can do about it. We must also take in these variations to get a better understanding of the happening. If there is something wrong then we will inform our 3rd lieutenant on this matter. But if there is nothing to worry about and if it was just some current change, then there will be no problem. What do you say?"
"Yeah. You're right. Let's go find the others and talk about this then."
In Fairy tail guild…
The usually normal shouting aloud guild was unbelievably quiet. It was as if there was no one present in the guild now. Cana and the master were not drinking, Macao and Wakaba were frowning, Mira and Wendy who had a soft cheery smile for anyone where crying silently. Elfman was drinking while Lil, Happy and Carle were feeling low.
Everyone was devastated when they heard the recent happenings from Lucy who was crying miserably while explaining the matter. All the guild members knew something terrible happened when an agitated Natsu, a wary Lucy and an expressionless Gray entered the guild that night.
Natsu wanted to blast the mayor of the Bladok city but was stopped by Lucy hugging him from behind crying. Gray looked like a walking corpse who did not even bother to stop Natsu from destroying the whole city in his pure rage. The mayor fell onto his knees begging the Fairy tail mages to forgive him. Lucy shook her head and told him it was not his mistake that all this happened. She felt that it they would have reached the place a little early then this would not have happened at all.
In the middle of the guild, Natsu was scowling heavily while Happy and Lisanna tried to sooth the fuming the fire dragon slayer to their best efforts. Lucy tried her best to explain the fact that the guild's requip and water mages vanished from Magnolia or even from the Earth land itself, tears pouring heavily from her eyes. Mira and Wendy were by her side trying to console her telling it was not her fault all this happened.
Gray's situation was the worst. He was not at all talking, not even moving a muscle. He just sat on a stool staring at nothingness, no emotions in his eyes. Wakaba, Macao, Romeo and even Carle tried to shake him but in vain. His gentle breathing movements were the only indicators that Gray was still alive.
"If Juvia chooses someone else…."
No….. He did not care about that now as he just could not be himself due to the fact that Juvia was not even there. She was thrown into something in the sky and… that's it…. Gone…. Away…. Maybe forever….
Gray could not even cry, not even a single tear drop fell….
He did not have any strength to do anything now. His mind was wavering on its own as though he did not have any control over it.
There were many times he took Juvia for granted, many times he just left her without so much uttering a word to her. Juvia always smiled and admired just anything he did. Be it shouting at Natsu or fighting an enemy, she was always there to cheer him on. Juvia clearly made him understand that no matter what happened she will always be there for him. She saved him as well as his friends in many ways. But Gray always left hanging, her not-so-secret love for him unspoken. He just did not want something to happen those times as he did not feel anything then.
But now...
Now when she's not here. And his heart ached.
Juvia….
That name. Just that name….
Gray felt his throat go dry but he did not care. He felt his stomach grumble but did not give a damn. He just sat there staring into empty space.
Makarov was looking at the resident ice mage gravely. He did not know what to do.
According to Lucy's explanation, as she somehow did, the sky opened and Erza and Juvia were thrown inside it and it closed on its own. How can that be? This was not possible. If it was in some other situation, then the whole guild would have teased Lucy calling her mad as nothing of that sort happened there. But this case was different. Two current mages were missing… No they were gone from their world. They must find a way to get them back from wherever they are.
Cana looked at Makarov and sighed "Aren't we going to do anything about this?" She asked, her eyes pleading. She herself knew that no one knows what to do in this matter. This was the first time something like this happened. But they had to do something. They can't waste any time.
Romeo abruptly stood up "What's with all of you? We are Fairy tail mages. We will not just sit around here doing nothing. Come on guys." Romeo looked around "We all know that Erza and Juvia are powerful mages and they will be fighting even now against all odds. So we also must try to do something. Anything…" He pleaded, tears threatening to fall.
Natsu then got up and sighed. He walked towards Romeo and patted his head giving a short smile. "You're right Romeo. We are Fairy Tail and we care for our friends." He then looked at Makarov "What happened has happened. Mourning won't take us anywhere. So I say we start looking for any clues that lead to our friends right now!"
"Yes!" "I agree with Natsu" "COME ON"
Everyone, except Gray, got up as well, shouting cheers and looked at the master expectantly.
Makarov stared at his children and saw the resolve in their eyes. They held dedication, angst, care, support, determination and most of all love…. They loved each other. That's what Fairy tail was all about. They cared and supported their friends even while facing disasters. Makarov took a deep breath and exhaled.
"All right brats! We will do our best to get our friends, my children back from where ever they are. We will even go to hell if it needs to be… I'll go and consult the magic council while you form teams among yourselves and start the search for even a small clue that is valuable for us right now." Makarov then glanced at Gray who just sat simply as if he did not even know what was going around him. Makarov looked at Natsu and nodded his head. No words were needed to be told to Natsu as to what the master was trying to say him. Natsu will surely take Gray with him and have a talk while those two were alone. Gray needed his time for now.
"That's settled then. WE WILL GET ERZA AND JUVIA BACK!" Makarov shouted showing their guild's signal.
"YEAH!" Everyone pumped fists into the air.
Makarov looked at everyone and was sure that they all will give their 101% for getting back the two mages. But he was scared of one thing.
Actually two people…. No make that three….
How would he tell them this matter? How could he not tell them this?
They will surely know about this and would not be pleased at all….
They may, no, will create a blast due to this sad situation and he has to be careful they won't go killing Natsu, Gray and who knows the entire city of Bladok for the job due to which this occurred. He had to make arrangements for the disaster they will cause…
Jellal, Gajeel and Lyon…
Speaking of which the undoubtful voice of metal clicking could be heard from the outside stilling almost everyone in the guild. Makarov gulped.
Gajeel was coming.
Erza slowly opened her eyes and blinked. Orange red sunlight was falling on her indicating it was close to night. She lloked around and found she was lying on some soft grass. It was paining all over her body.
"Ohhh" She groaned as she tried to get up slowly.
Erza glanced down to see her wearing her normal attire that she wore under her armor but it was torn here and there. Thankfully her chest and other parts were still covered. Woah! That fight caused this to happen?
'I can feel my power reduced. Guess its due to that fight Juvia and I..." Erza's eyes shot up.
"JUVIA!"
Immediately Erza looked around her to see where her friend water mage was. "JUVIA!" Erza shouted. She tried to get up but hissed in pain
"Owww! It hurts"
"Juvia! Where are you?" Erza tried once again slowly standing up "If you can here me please shout from where ever you are"
"Hey! Why are you yelling?"
Erza looked to her left to see two three kids looking at her, one of them was actually frowning.
Erza turned to them "Hello! May I know which part of Earthland is this?" She asked seriously.
The kids blinked their eyes and looked at each other.
"Earth what?"
"..land..."
"Must be some nut case"
"Look at her clothes. I mean don't look at her clothes"
"Hmm"
"HEY!" Erza frowned causing the whispering kids to look at her frightfully, well one was not that nervous.
"What Earthland are you talking about?" The frowning kid asked crossing her arms.
Erza blinked her eyes "What are you saying? Earthla-"
'WAIT! Was this not Earthland?'
Erza looked around. Something didn't feel right. She was not getting the Earthland energy from here. And where was Juvia?
"I.." Erza bit her lips. She looked at the kids who stared at her as if she had two heads.
"...Come on Karin. She's trouble"
"But lets try to..."
"Nope" The kids ran away from her
Erza watched them run away and sighed. What was she going to do? She did not know where she was, didn't know where Juvia was and...
"ohhhhhhh"
Erza pulled her red hair agitated. Well no use wasting time now. Slowly but steadily with all her energy she started to walk. First she needed to find Juvia and fast.
"YOU! I WILL DESTROY YOU"
"LISTEN TO US FIRST"
"USE YOUR FUCKING BRAIN IDIOT"
Everyone in the guild were really scared and backed away from the agitated Gajeel, who was captured by Natsu and Laxus. It has been a few hours since Gajeel came there and all the other guild members had no idea how to stop him from destroying Gray.
When he came that afternoon, they were afraid to explain Gajeel the horrible matter. All of them watched his moves and saw that he was heading towards Mira. Gajeel was shocked to see the ever smiling Mira had her eyes red, as if she had been crying lately. Though he was not that good with ladies, he knew if they had some problems by looking at their eyes.
"Hey there Mira… Any matter?" Gajeel asked unsure.
Lily approached them with a stern face.
The others were watching the conversation with bated breath.
Lucy was shivering a little because she knew that there was an amazing bond between Juvia and Gajeel from their previous guild. She was the one who assured them that Gajeel is really a good person at heart. They would do anything for each other. Even though he did not show it outside, Gajeel too cared for Juvia deeply… No one knew what he would do if he knew what happened to his friend.
Natsu and Laxus were observing Gajeel, not even blinking their eyes. Even Wendy was staring at the black haired man because all of them knew that an out of control dragon slayer was a clear source of destruction. They just waited and w if things would get out of hand, then they had to stop him at all costs.
"Uh…. I…" Mira started looking at Gajeel then looked away rubbing her hands nervously. Her eyes started to water.
Gajeel panicked 'Uh oh!' He did not want a girl to cry in front of him. He did not like that at all.
"Ah sorry sorry! If it's personal and you don't want to say that then don't K. Just tell me where Juvia is 'cause I really want to give her something." Gajeel waved the packet he had in his right hand. "So can you tell… me…. Where Juvia is…. Uhmmm...?"
Gajeel clearly saw that Mira had visibly cringed at the mention of Juvia's name. He raised an eyebrow. Then he nodded his head as though he understood something. "Am I to assume that she went on some mission?"
That was it…
Mira broke down and was wailing so much that her cries could be heard even from far away.
"What's wrong Mira? Please don't cry. Tell me the matter. Did something happen?" Gajeel was terribly shocked and moved back; clutching his hold on the packet he bought. Did he do something wrong? Oh God now all the guild members would come and kill him. He looked around gritting his teeth.
Any minute now…
But no one came.
After a few minutes, Levy went near him.
"Gajeel" Levy breathed.
Gajeel looked at the blue haired girl "Levy. No! I didn't do anything. I swear." Gajeel panicked guessing Levy was here to give Gajeel a good scolding for making Mira cry. "I just asked where Juv was"
Gajeel saw that Levy was not looking angry, she looked miserable.
"Gajeel I uhmm.." Levy gulped eyes glossy
Gajeel looked at Mira and then looked around, now a little angry. Levy saw his eyes searching for Juvia holding some packet in his right hand. Probably something for Juvia…. Levy tried to blink away her tears. How could she tell him that the person he was searching for was not here, not even on earthland?
"…Why the hell is everyone looking at me like that?" Gajeel asked frowning. He did not like the way everyone was staring at him. "What the fuck is it?"
Indeed everyone, except Gray, where staring at him as though he had grown two heads. Gajeel was getting frustrated.
"Gajeel please calm down"
Gajeel looked at Levy and so that she was rubbing her hand as though she was really nervous about something. His patience was going down and he needed to know where Juvia was and why Mira was crying.
"What is it Levy?" Gajeel asked his left hand forming a fist.
Levy gulped again.
Yeah. Something's definitely wrong here….
Gajeel then took in his surrounding and noticed that there were no usual fights. No chairs flying. No Natsu tantrums or any commotions. He had felt it quite strange before itself but did not think on it too much as he had other matters to do. But now he was getting a weird feeling. He looked at the pink haired dragon slayer and saw that he was actually sitting idly in his place from the time he had arrived staring at him. Gajeel felt himself scowling.
"What the hell happened?" He asked aloud.
"Gajeel…."
A meek voice was heard and he looked down to see Levy looking at him, eyes full of tears. Now why is she crying?
"Just listen to me k… Please…"
Gajeel did not reply but motioned with his head to go on.
And then Levy explained the situation in one go. She was very afraid of the emotionless iron dragon slayer but neverthless continued.
After listening to everything Gajeel was still quiet.
This actually made the others to look at Gajeel anxiously.
He then gave a mighty roar that matched that of a dragon and Natsu and Laxus immediately got up from their chairs to go and get hold of the ever pissed Gajeel. Levy backed away, bursting into tears. Lucy went and hugged her while looking at Gajeel nervoulsy.
Gajeel's eyes were fixed on the dark haired ice mage who was looking very much relaxed to him.
"YOU! I WILL DESTROY YOU" Gajeel roared, his hand forming into metal weapon.
"LISTEN TO US FIRST" Natsu shouted trying to hold Gajeel.
"USE YOUR FUCKING BRAIN IDIOT" Laxus yelled while motioning with his eyes to others to back away.
"LEAVE ME….." Gajeel threw away the packet he had in his hand and gave a kick to Natsu that sent the pink haired man flying away.
"GAJEELl" Laxus called out, lightning flowing through his body. He understood that Gajeel was out of his mind but he should stop Gajeel from making make rash decisions.
"FUCK OFF! I'M GONNA KILL THAT USELESS SHIT SITTING OVER THERE AS IF ALL THIS IS NOT HIS PROBLEM…" Gajeel glared at Gray who just looked at him through half lidded eyes.
No one knew how to control very pissed off Gajeel who was trying his level best to free himself from Laxus's hold. His red eyes were blazing in anger that no one dared to try to stop him. But someone had to because by the looks of it he was surely going to skin Gray alive right now in front of the whole guild.
"Gajeel! Calm down now."Laxus tried his best to hold the other agitated dragon slayer.
"Calm down? You want me to fucking CALM DOWN? How the hell can I do that when Juvia's in some fucking other land?" Gajeel roared. He then turned his head to glare at Laxus to beat his jaw. Anticipating the move, Laxus used his right fist to punch Gajeel on his bicep that made Gajeel to bend down in pain.
Levy cried out loudly, closing her mouth watching Gajeel in pain. She did not want all this to happen. She did not know why all this happened at all. If the mission was not there in the first place….
"I SAID LEAVE ME" Gajeel roared and punched Laxus with all his might.
"FIRE DRAGON'S FIST"
Gajeel was blown away with a powerful fire fist and everyone saw a panting Natsu who had his mouth covered with the back of his right hand.
"GAJEEL BRACE YOURSELF" Shouting Natsu launched himself towards Gajeel, Laxus following closely.
Lucy felt very bad. She thought it was her fault that all this happened.
Guild members fighting themselves was a daily occurence yes but this...
This was not nice
Wendy told her about Juvia asking Gray to go with her to the same mission when she barged in. If Gray would have accepted to go with Juvia, maybe this would not have happened. May be Erza and Juvia would have been here as usual and all the members in Fairy Tail would be happy as always. She felt tears forming in her eyes and felt a tug on her skirt. She looked down to see Happy looking at her sadly and bend down.
"Tell them to stop" Happy said feeling miserable.
Lucy hugged the blue cat and looked up to see the three dragon slayers fighting each other not giving a shit about anything else…
No one dared to stop them as everyone knew that a powerful and agitated dragon slayer would be their doom because none of them had the powers to withstand a dragon. It was only a dragon slayer who could do that. Even the Master was not there as he had left to talk about the matter to the council urgently just before Gajeel reached the guild. He wanted to stay anticipating such a fight but the guild members especially Natsu assured him that they'll take care of Gajeel. Now seeing this Lucy was not so sure anymore.
"STOP"
All of them looked at Wendy who was looking really frustrated and had her hands on her hips. Even the dragon slayers had stopped their fighting and were looking at her raising their eye brows.
"What's the matter with all of you? Fighting your own team mates? Aren't you ashamed of yourselves?" Wendy asked crossing her arms.
Natsu bend his head while Laxus looked at her shocked. A young girl was acting mature than him… Even Gajeel looked away irritated.
"Fighting won't give us back Erza and Juvia. First we have to find a way to get them here. Then we will think about man handling and all." Wendy said sternly, even though the pain in her eyes was very much visible to everyone.
Gajeel looked back at her and sighed. His metal weapon changed back into his own hand and his shoulders slumped, his bangs hiding his eyes. He then took a deep breath and looked up again. He started to walk towards Gray in a calm manner and everyone stared.
Gray did not even budge from his seat and looked at Gajeel slowly.
Gajeel went near Gray and took hold of the collar of his white shirt effortlessly. Natsu started but was stopped by Laxus by keeping his right hand in front of him, narrowed eyes observing closely.
Before Gajeel said anything Lucy shouted.
"Please don't do anything to him. It was my fault. I was the one who made him to go on a mission with me. I didn't know Juvia had asked him before me for a mission. I was going to ask Natsu but he left so I went to Gray. If he would have gone with Juvia I know all this would not have happened. I'm truly sorry" Lucy burst into tears and hung her head low.
Everyone looked at her apologetically.
Levy went near Lucy "Please don't cry Lucy. It's not your fault. It... just happened…" Levy patted Lucy's back "No one blames you" The other guild members nodded their heads "No one…" Levy then looked at Gajeel expectantly hoping that he had cooled down and would agree with her.
Gajeel nodded his head "Yeah!" He then left his grip on the collar of Gray's shirt
"No one blames Lucy." Gajeel's hands formed fists.
"We must blame…. Juvia….." Gajeel said, scowling.
At this all the Fairy Tail members looked at Gajeel shocked.
"We must blame her for falling in love with this ice mage bastard." Gajeel said in a calm manner. "She loves him with all her heart and what did he do?" Gajeel looked at Gray who was visibly cringing.
"NOTHING…. YOU DID NOTHING."
Gajeel took hold of a free table and threw it to the other side. Had not Laxus stood in front of it, the table would have directly hit Mira who was looking at Gajeel in alarm.
Gray was just staring at Gajeel, feeling miserable. He could not even utter a word.
Natsu intervened. "Calm down Gajeel. It's not his fau…"
"NOT… A… WORD…" Gajeel said slowly gritting his teeth.
"Juvia was more than happy to be here. She was always about Gray Gray Gray… And now…." Gajeel motioned with his hand up and down at a silent Gary "…with the help of him she's gone… And so is Erza…." Gajeel clapped his hands "GIVE IT UP FOR GRAY FULLBUSTER….." He yelled at the top of lungs looking around.
Lucy bit her lower lip while Levy looked down. Even Laxus was at a loss of words.
"You took her for granted and now… She's not here anymore…. You should be happy Gray. No more stalking, no more Gray-samas', no nothing from my lovable Juvia…." Gajeel shook his head, a lone tear forming in his eye. "How many times had she been here to cheer you on. How many times had been there where you just left her all alone? You… you…. Ah forget it…." Gajeel left the guild without another word, Lily followed close behind.
All was quiet now. No one dared to speak.
Gray started to walk, his dark bangs covering his eyes.
"Where are you going?" Natsu asked but was unanswered as Gray left the guild too.
Erza was having a hard time to restrain herself from slicing these low lives that were wolf whistling uncontrollably at her while walking. She had no destination and just walked and walked hoping to find her blue haired companion.
Erza was beyond pissed as many of the boys were trying to get a glimpse of her chest that was barely covered as it was torn in most parts. Several veins popped on her forehead as she wanted to just strangle those idiots who were annoying her as hell. She could just barbecue those idiots but this was an unknown world for her, did not know whom to believe and trust. She did not want to attract any attention and cause any problems but this was getting out of hand.
'These idiots must be taught a lesson for sure. What the hell is wrong with this place?' Erza thought irritated.
"Hey there red hottie!"
The Fairy Tail mage heard someone shouting from behind and frowned, hands forming fists.
"Wanna play with us baby?"
Erza gritted her teeth.
That was the last straw…
The red haired Fairy Tail mage spun around and glared at two men who were looking at her with lustful eyes. She saw that those two were staring at her, eyes going up and down. Erza closed her eyes and took a deep breath.
"Don't call me baby you buffoons" Erza said slowly
"Hey who are you calling buffoon?" One the men shouted angrily.
"You of course." Erza shouted
"OH a feisty one are you…." The other one cooed and walked towards Erza with a lazy smile. He did not know what happened but before he could reach her he flew away.
Erza looked bored "Not a feisty one… but the feisty one." She said while cackling her arms. The other man looked scared but did not loose his posture.
"WHY YOU…" Before he could finish his sentence he was thrown back by Erza's powerful kick.
Erza dusted off unseen dirt on her skirt and looked back at them smirking.
"We'll come back later" The two shouted before running away crying.
"That's it? That was nothing…" Erza shook her head as though disappointed. "Looks like this place does not have any powerful beings. I bet Natsu would've..." Erza stopped looking down sad. "I'm sure Natsu would have told them what happened to Juv and I. I wonder what they're doing... Hope they're handling Gajeel" Erza then looked ahead with resolve in her eyes "That's right I'm a Fairy tail member and so is Juv. I'm sure she's out there somewhere and I'm gonna get her and we'll leave this place in no time. "Let me see f there are any clues... whaaaa..."
Something bumped into Erza causing her to fall down. "Owww! Who the hell... uhh..."
Erza sweat dropped when she saw it was a little girl whom she had collided with "Hey kid are you ok?" Erza asked
The girl looked at her with wide eyes "You can see me" She pointed at herself
Erza blinked "I mean duhhh I fell when you collided with me and I'm talking to you, aren't I?"
"Yes but I'm... huh.." The little girl stopped short when a huge roar was heard around them.
Erza looked to her right "What was that?"
"No time to explain, lets run come on" The little girl tried to get Erza stand up quickly and Erza did get up but it was too late as they felt a huge presence near them.
Erza noticed that the girl was shivering uncontrollably and hid behind her. Erza look ahead and was shocked to see the being in front of her. 'That looks just like what Juv and I fought back in our Earthland.
In front of them stood a huge worm looking creature, white mask, with a similar hole in its chest.
"It's a hollow. It's gonna eat me" The girl cried clutching onto Erza
"A what?" Erza looked down "And whatever it is, it's not going to eat you" Erza looked back at the huge creature "I will not allow that to happen no matter what" Erza scowled
The little girl sniffed looking at Erza.
The being roared and started to crawl towards them. "Run away!" Erza shouted "I'll distract it"
The girl looked at her with tearful eyes and ran away.
Erza tried to requip but couldn't as her energy was all drained out. "Shit!"
Erza then looked around and found a stick. She then aimed it at the creature
THe creature laughed "HA ha foolish girl. Move away and let me eat that spirit"
"Spirit?" Erza shook her head she'll get on that later. "Shut it! Fight me you coward"
The creature stopped and looked at her "Hmmm. Now what's this? I'm getting some energy from you. Actually you're energy is much better than that little child's. FINE! I'LL EAT YOU"
It charged at Erza but before it could come near her "GETSUGA TENSHOU" it vanished into thin air.
"Huh?" Erza blinked
"You're alright" Erza looked down and saw the little girl from before hugging her legs crying
Erza smiled "Of course! I'm strong you see"
"Who're you?"
"Huh?" Erza then looked up to see two people standing near them.
One of them was a boy with orange hair and the other was a short girl with black hair. The shorter one was actually staring at her with wide eyes.
The most peculiar thing was that the boy had a huge butcher knife attached to his back in some white cloth. Was he some sort of ninja to carry something like that without getting into trouble?
"Is that a butcher knife? You a chef or something?" Erza asked in her usual monotone
A tick mark formed on the orange haired boy's head "HEY! That's a ZANPAKUTO not a butcher knife" And besides he tilted his head "why are you...WHY ARE YOUR CLOTHES LIKE THAT?" He started to blush and covered his eyes although Erza could see he was peeking a little.
KA – POW
"OWWW!" The boy brought his hands to his chin while glaring at the dark haired girl beside him. "What was that for?"
The shorter girl scowled "You idiot! She can see you in your shinigami form. Don't you think it's weird?" She asked placing her hands on her hips.
That made the boy to raise his eye brows in shock and stare at the Fairy Tail mage curiously.
Erza rolled her eyes.
So much for not attracting attention.
