OKAY! I AM SO SO SOOOOO SORRY FOR NOT UDATING FOR A WHILE! I think I involuntairily took a vacation from this or something. Maybe it's because I've been doing some dreams and havn't gotten to this...Oh well! I'm back AND WILL BE UPDATING AS MUCH AS I CAN FOR A WHILE! Now...for more info real quick...NOW WE ARE GETTING TO LIKE...THE BEST PART OF MY STORY ALMOST! *throws confetti* I guess...yeah...the best part almost TO ME! :D This is where the big stuff REALLY starts to happen! Sorry my chapters take forever. I don't know why they take so long, but they just do! And because I'm lazy, and I don't have anything else to say...HERE'S CHAPTER 2!

Taking Action

Cyrus' P.O.V

All has been well. I woke everyone with no problems, and we had as good a breakfast as possible. Now we are on the move again. I can feel us getting closer and closer to our destination. When we get really close, I climb a tree to see how big the building really is.

"What can you see?" Lucy calls up the tree to me.

"I can see the building Levy and Gray are in, but I'm not sure how big it is underground." I yell back, slidding down the tree. I land with a light thump. I grab a nearby stick, lean over, and scratch the image of the building in the dirt. "It looks like this, but never underestimate how big it could possibly be underground...if they have any part underground that is. Freed. Jellal. I put you in charge of our entrance and fighting plans, so knock yourselves out." I step away from my sketch and let them examine it. They are silent for a few moments, then Freed grabs the stick I had used and scrunches down.

"Maybe if we had a counter attack group get in through here to distract the guards in the court yard, then the rest of us could stick to the shadows and find a ren-de-vou point to plan how to find Levy and Gray." Freed scrapes a circle, and draws an arrow to the entrance point, then scrapes an X beside the circle and makes a dotted line to the same entry point, only off to the side more.

"I like it." Jellal nods, "But I think, as group X sneaks through, one should stay behind incase group O needs help. Then they can come get a few from group X." He explains. Freed listens quietly, then agrees.

"Very true. Good thinking Jellal. I don't think I would have come up with that on the spot like you." Freed drops the stick and stands up. "Okay. Who's going with me in group X?" Before anyone can answer, I step in.

"Uh, Freed? May I lead group O?" I ask.

"Okay. Who do you want with you?" He asks back, noding.

"Lucy? Juvia? Will you guys come with me?" I look at the girls, and Lucy pales.

"M-Me?" She stutters. I nod. "B-but, we don't know how strong or how many, for that matter, bad guys we may have to fight. What if the leader comes out, and we don't get help in time!?"

"While all of that is true, has that ever stopped us from saving a friend in need before?" Erza expertly fires back. Lucy shifts uneasily, but agrees. Juvia takes no time hesitating, as she joins me.

"Is there anyone else you want on your team, Cyrus?" Jellal asks.

"No. Juvia and Lucy are all I need." I shake my head, and start to walk to the building. Looking at each other nervously, Juva and Lucy follow. Erza watches us leave with a bit of unsertanty. Jellal cocks an eyebrow at me as I pass him, and Freed merely respects my decision. Then a strong hand grabs my arm.

"Are you sure, Cyrus?" Gajeel asks, a super tiny spark of concerne flickering in his eye. I nod strongly. "But that seems too dangerous." He leans in closer to me and whispers. "These are the same people that...you know...Universe and everything...even your human family. Are you sure you can handle all the issues memories of them might bring?" He lets himself truly show his concerne by letting his eyebrows furrow and his eyes to soften. I stare at him for a moment, a little bit a sadness creeping into the light of my eyes. 'He cares so much, that he's actually letting it show...But I have to do this! For my friends' sake! And my own! AND FOR UNIVERSE!'

"I have to. For you, our friends, and for Universe. I'll make myself handle it!" I turn to start off again and Gajeel releases my arm, but, as Natsu is about to protest, I become overwhelmed by a severe dizziness. I stumble a little, almost falling over, hand to my head. I faintly hear someone speak, but I close my eyes for a second, then they flash open, very wide. My body goes stiff and my eyes turn to a glowing white-ish-magenta color. Then, all consiousness of what's around me fades to nothing.

Vision

At the speed of a rocket, I zoom with my mind's eye through the court yard of the enemy base, into the big building, down several twisting hallways to a big wooden and brass door. The image pauses when I get close to the door, and a faint sound reaches my sensetive ears. Screams.

A loud shriek rings in my ears. 'That sounds like Levy!' I think in horror. 'What are they doing to her!?' Rage bubbles in the pit of my stomach, making me power up for a fight, then...a male's cry of pain makes its way through the door with Levy's scream following shortly. 'That's it! I'M NOT WAITING ANY MORE!' the doors open on their own, but I really want to blast them down with too much power needed. But I regret that want, for I am brought to a sene I never wanted to see...My fears...are comming to life!

Okay. I know it's very short compared to my other chapters, but I need the suspension for the best effect. Plus I want the suspension to bug you a little...or a lot...whatever. Flame me if you want but, Pff, I couldn't care less if you do. But please lemme know what you think of this story so far! I've got a LOT MORE ready for you comming soon! BRACE YOURSELF FOR SURPRISES AND AEESOMENESS! Cuz no one can deliver dah awesomeness like I, Cyrus Dragonfly, can! HAHA! No. I probably suck at action senes and stuff. I do romance better, but THAT COME MUCH LATER! ISH... SO! No more authors notes in this dang thing. SEE YOU NEXT CHAP. THERE BUD!