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Chapter 16

A Week Later

Magnolia

Outside Fairy Tail

"... so, it's finally here. Goddammit Gajeel" as Shawn looked on, though as he spoke his voice carried anger in it, that couldn't help but leak out as he saw the sight before him.

The Reason?

Simple.

Because the Fairy Tail Guild was wrecked.

From what he could tell there were at least twenty metal rods sticking out from the center. Though he couldn't see the interior since the doors were closed, though he was sure that the damage was just as bad on the inside as it was on the outside.

It had already been over a week since they returned to Fairy Tail, Shawn and the others had pretty much fully recovered.

He then went on and quickly took a few jobs in order to pay his landlord on time, since he didn't wish to lose the trust his landlord placed in him.

Though of course he took on some simpler jobs until he recovered, just barely able to pay this month's rent.

The others were out of town at the moment to help Lucy out on a job, they invited him of course but he told them he would be doing some jobs around Magnolia for a little while. As for the course of events other than the Changeling and hearing about the story about Happy, Lisanna, and the others from when they were young.

Nothing else has changed.

Except for two things.

1)Ur had officially joined Fairy Tail

When they returned Ur had been made an official number, and to celebrate Master Makarov threw a huge party to celebrate.

Though the look on everyone's faces when they heard that she was a candidate for the Ten Wizard Saints was priceless.

Even Master Makarov was shocked by this revelation and most things don't usually freak him out, except for paperwork and the ladies.

Everyone expected to have another S-Class wizard in their ranks.

Though not everything was going smoothly, which lead to the other issue.

2) Ur's power had plummeted

We don't know if it was the burden of the Iced Shell she casted ten years ago or because of that weird magic he somehow used to pull her out of it.

Either way, Ur had lost a lot of her magical power, compared to when she fought Deliora one on one you could say the power she has now pales in comparison.

At most she only has enough magic power as either Natsu or Gray does, though she isn't far behind me either, at least in terms of magical power.

We ended up having Natsu spare against her to test her strength, but it ultimately resulted in Natsu's defeat because of one major thing he lacked.

Experience.

And an enormous difference in it at that.

The others including Gray since he wanted to see how far he's come against his old Master and Erza had their shot too, but all this is a story for another time.

When we returned we immediately spoke with Master Makarov about it, but even with his knowledge we couldn't find out anything else.

Shawn thought about taking her to Porlyusica but since she wasn't introduced yet (and the fact that she despises humans) he decided to put that on hold for now, at least until the others tell him.

Which means the only option left to Ur is that she'll have to start training again if she wants to regain her former strength.

If Shawn had to be honest, he would say that to have the chance to live again, having a significant portion of her magic power gone was probably the best outcome for her possible, since Shawn knew what he meant by that better than anyone.

Except possibly Ur herself.

But that's all

As for where she is now, she was out of town going on a job, saying that she wanted some time alone to herself.

Which was understandable since she hasn't had much time to think. So he left it at that for now, though right now he wished he could have convinced her to stay a little longer.

"Thank goodness no one was in when they attacked, otherwise the war would have started right then and there"

"Shawn!"

"What happened here?"

As he turned around and looked behind him, he saw Natsu, Happy, Gray, Lucy and Erza had all come running over with looks of shock written all over their faces.

He already knew what they were talking about but didn't say.

"No clue, just got here myself. Though now I understand why the citizens were looking at me like that" Shawn answered while looking on with narrowed eyes and a clenched fist, wishing he could simply tell them the truth but restrained himself.

"OUR Guild. Someone did this to OUR Guild!" as Natsu said with veins popping up and a pissed off look.

"But who would do such a thing?" asked Erza.

That's when Mira popped in as she held a fist to her chest "It was Phantom"

"Are you serious?" as Gray asked her in disbelief.

"You mean, Phantom did this?" growled Natsu in anger.

"We couldn't do anything to stop them, they got us good"


Mirajane then proceeded to take us inside, where for the first time he got a good look of the inside.

Most of the tables and floor were destroyed, the bar where Mirajane usually works at was torn to shreds and most of the bottles on the shelves had fallen down and broke, leaving the area with the smell of alcohol.

Though he couldn't go up to the second floor he could tell that the floors were pierced through by the metal rods, the S-Class Request Board was destroyed and riddled with huge chunks of wood laying on the floor.

To be honest, Shawn felt his blood boiling at the scene. If he didn't already know this was supposed to happen, surely he would have gone over to Phantom Lord's place at night and wrecked it just to even the score.

A moment later we were guided down the stairs to the basement which was just used for storage, had now become the main hall for all of Fairy Tail.

As we walked through you could feel the tension in the air over the attack from Phantom.

Jet and Droy were talking about just that, though others like Levy were against that.

Soon we were led to Master Makarov who was of course, drunk.

"Hello cids, wassup?" he said as he slurred his speech from the alcohol.

"Uh, hi" responded Lucy

"Sorry we weren't here sooner" apologized Erza

"Same here" as Shawn did the same, since he let it happen in the first place, but knew there was nothing he could do about it since he didn't know when it would happen.

"Why the heck are you all just sitting around down here?" demanded Natsu in anger

"How'd it go Luucy? Ya finish the jobb like a good girl?" asked Makarov while completely ignoring Natsu

While she answered "Yeah, I guess so"

"Alright Master, stop dodging the question and answer us please" as I decided to stop playing around.

"Master, do you understand the gravity of this situation?" asked Erza calmly.

"The guildhall has been completely destroyed" as Natsu clenched his fist.

"There's no need to get yourselves all worked up, it's not the end of the world or anything" as he slurred his words again before drinking from his mug.

"What?" as Gray was surprised, as well as the rest of team Natsu probably was.

"It just goes to show you how cowardly those dunderheads in the Phantom Lord guild really are, they struck when no one was here. Iz that anything werth bragging abut?" as he explained he almost spoke normal before the alcohol took over again, but everyone knew what he was saying.

"Nobody was here?" "It was after everyone had already left for the night" as Erza asked Mirajane explained in a low voice.

"I suppose we can be thankful for that, at least no one in our guild was hurt in the attack" as she felt relief for that much happening.

"Though it won't stay that way for long I'm sure"

"We shouldn't trouble ourselves worrying about people who don't even have the guts to face us head on. Forget about those fools"

BANG!

Of course there was one person who couldn't stand by the Master's decision.

And he was the one probably more pissed off about this than Shawn.

"Ain't gonna happen Gramps, we can't just let them trash the place and get away with it!" as Natsu bellowed in anger.

"I'm not talking about this any longer, we'll handle job requests down here until the upstairs is repaired" as Master Makarov made his decision.

"We shouldn't be worrying about jobs right no-

"NATSU! That's enough out of you!"

Grab!

Squeeze

Of course Master Makarov tried to smack Lucy's ass. Only to be stopped by Shawn who already knew this grabbed his hand before it could reach her, making sure to hold it tightly so he doesn't try anything.

"Master? You were trying to spank Lucy because…?" as he had his eyes closed, though his voice was as cold as ice.

"Hands to yourself Master" as Mirajane scolded him, Shawn released his arm and Master Makarov merely laughed it off as a joke.

"Thanks Shawn" she replied in gratitude.

"No problem, I know a dirty old man when I see one" as I glared at him for a moment. Before Natsu slammed his hands on the box Master Makarov was standing on.

Though he didn't seem intent on apologizing and quickly ran off like a little kid which gained another yelling from Natsu.

"I don't understand why he's being like this?" said Natsu

"Listen, this is just as hard on him as it is on you. He's mad, but conflicts between the guilds is strictly forbidden by the Council" says Mira

"It's not fair, those Phantom creeps started it" as Natsu threw a temper tantrum "I know" she responded "but that doesn't matter"

"If the Master's decision is to not retaliate, then we must respect it" as Erza finished, he could tell everyone was not happy with the situation.

"Just be patient a little while longer you guys, our time will come"

After that he decided to take a seat at one of the benches as he thought about the events to come while the rest did their own thing.


Night

Streets

"Well this is a pretty big mess we're in right now isn't huh Plue, Shawn?" as Lucy hauled her suitcase while Plue replied with a "puu-puun"

"It seems so, but they're the ones who started it. If they show up looking for a fight, I'll give them a beating they won't soon forget" as he punched his right fist into his open palm to show that he's ready for anything.

After the commotion at Fairy Tail Lucy decided to head home for the night which quickly arrived, Lucy had asked him if they want to head back together and seeing as how there was nothing better to do he agreed.

As they walked by the river Lucy was on the edge and Shawn was walking next to her, Plue was just a few inches ahead of her while the guys from the river who always warn her passed by.

"I had no idea the Phantom Lord guild and Fairy Tail had such a rivalry between them" as she smiled at learning something new.

"Honestly I thought about joining them before I met up with you and Natsu. They've got a reputation of being almost as crazy as Fairy Tail"

"Not me, I probably would have continued on my journey if I hadn't met with you guys, though to be honest I'm glad I did though" as Shawn smiled, though he knew he was lying since he didn't really have any other plans besides that.

Apologizing to her quickly in his mind he rejoined the conversation with her, before long they arrived at her place, she and Shawn said their farewells as Lucy walked inside, though he didn't leave just yet as he waited for something….

"THEY LIKE TO SHOW UP WITHOUT ASKING FIRST!"

BOOOM!

"WHY ARE YOU HERE?"

As Shawn smiled outside her place "guess they really did get the key from Mira, I know they do this frequently, but still" he couldn't help but wonder if they'll do this to his place eventually.

"Note to self, add extra security to my place"

As Shawn pinned that note to his brain for later he used a light Burst and jumped up to the second floor window of Lucy's apartment.

KNOCK!

KNOCK!

As he knocked on the glass everyone in the room turned their attention towards him "Lucy, you alright, I heard you shouting… nevermind, I see the problem" as he asked before a look of realization came to him.

The rest of Team Natsu were either sitting on a table filled with food or on the floor, after having broken into her room of course.

Erza opened the window for him as Shawn jumped in, Lucy made a retort but ignored her and soon leaned against the bed.

Erza after taking her seat back and holding her teacup explained the situation "Since the Guild's been attacked, we can assume their are Phantom Lord members in town"

"They've probably found out where everyone in Fairy Tail lives by now" as Gray takes over.

"Where we live?" as Lucy's worry's increase by one.

"Mira said it would be safer if we hold up together, you know 'strength in numbers'"

"I guess she's right" as Lucy agreed.

Happy then raised his paw "that's why everybody in Fairy Tail's having a slumber party tonight"

"You are an attractive teenage girl after all, I wasn't entirely comfortable with you just being here alone with Natsu and Gray, I could only relax if I stayed here as well" as Erza smiled, hoping Lucy would agree with her.

"It's not time to relax" complained Natsu

"Then what about me, is it just because Natsu's broken in here before that you thought it would be easier?" as Shawn pointed to himself, hoping they have a perfectly, logical explanation for leaving him out to fend for himself.

""Of Course"" replied everyone besides Lucy

Bang!

There response was so natural that it caused Shawn to fall to the floor in shock, his impact even left a small crack in the floor which Lucy started screaming about how her landlady was gonna charge her for that.

As he laid there on the floor he thought "these guys... really have more than a few screws loose. In fact, I think someone might have done so on purpose. I'm talking to you Mashima! Daaammmnnn Yooouuuu!" as he cursed the creator in his mind for designing his characters that way.

"Anyways, it was already decided that these two would stay with me, why'd they have to come to my place when they could have gone and crashed with Shawn?" complained Lucy.

"With those two? And their snoring? Sorry Lucy, but no way in hell!" as Shawn looked at her and shook his head in denial, leaving her heartbroken.

Soon everyone here besides him started going through her stuff, including her snacks, her panties to which he turned the other way since he didn't want to die just yet, and into her bed. Gray took of his clothes at some point revealing some bandages from his fight on Galuna Island. Unlike him Gray had to recover the normal way. Even after a few weeks of rest and recovery it wasn't enough yet, they may all be wizards but in the end they're still human.

"You guys are taking this make yourself at home thing a little too far" as Lucy spoke in exhaustion, all Shawn could do was pat her on the back and tell her to just surrender since it's clear that they're here to stay.

That's when Erza came along "we have a serious problem, here" she put a hand on her hip "you boy's hygiene. I refuse to sleep in a room that reeks of sweat"

"I don't wanna take a bath right now"

"But I already got into bed"

Both Natsu and Gray complained, though Shawn knew that Erza could be pretty… persuasive.

As she grabbed them both by the shoulders in the blink of an eye "Come on boys, do we have to take a bath together like when we were kids?" as she acted all innocent, but the looks on the guys faces were anything but innocent about that idea.

"What kind of relationship do you guys have?" as Lucy's face flushed red in embarrassment.

"They're the strongest team" as Happy argued

"More like the strangest team" only to be refuted by Lucy

"Can we just move along please?" as he started to feel tired from their antics, plus he had spent all day worrying about more important things to come.

With most prominently being...

"Tonight, Team Shadow Gear should be attacked by Gajeel, though the question is if I should intervene or not"

As he knew that they have to be attacked in order for the Guild War to start, but he just didn't feel right changing history again just to save them.

Of course he already knows he did more than irrevocably change things by somehow saving Ur. This may also result in others being hurt that he doesn't know about.

Which could result in even more Distortions coming into play.

"I guess for tonight, I have no choice but to let canon happen, besides they can't exactly kill them otherwise they would be labelled a Dark Guild and Jose would lose his position as one of the Ten Wizard Saints even before the battle can begin. I'm sorry Levy, Jet, Droy" as he clenched his fists behind his back, though he made sure to not let it show on his face, less he make the others worry.

Eventually the girls decided to take a bath first.

Once Lucy was done she tried calling out for Natsu, but he was already fast asleep on the table, Happy was eating a fish like usual.

Gray was reading Lucy's novel without permission "I thought she would have hidden it after last time, why did she leave it out in the open again?" as Shawn wondered in thought while maintaining Celeste with a portable maintenance kit he got from Gast. He taught him the basics on how to keep them in perfect condition. Though, on the off chance that they do get damaged he would take them back to Clover and have him repair it, though of course he'd have to help out once more since the blades couldn't even be made without him.

Though Shawn didn't want that to happen so soon so this worked out perfectly.

It also helped him calm down somewhat.

…For about ten seconds

The moment he lifted his head up to return to their conversation.

"You should, it was so relaxing" said Erza, who by the way had nothing on her but a pair of towels covering her body and hair.

The moment Shawn saw her he did the only thing he could.

Turned his back to her, looked down and tried focusing on maintaining his sword, and try not to think about the fact that 'the' Erza Scarlet was nearly, completely naked in front of him.

Something I doubt his brain will ever manage to forget for the rest of his life.

"Jeez, I'm glad your feeling so comfortable here" said Lucy as she sighed in resignation.

"I suppose I should get dressed" as she finished a blinding light covered her entire body, though as soon as it started it settled just as quickly.

As the light died down completely it showed Erza in her pajamas with the classic Heart Kreuz pattern all over it.

"Is this a bit more appropriate?" she asked nicely

"Is that really how you change your clothes?" while Lucy was shocked to learn something new about her.

"For the love of Earthland, thank you" as he gave his gratitude for keeping his desire to see Erza's body in check… this time.

After that Lucy took her seat, Erza sat back down on Lucy's bed, Gray was still in the middle of reading her novel. Natsu was asleep, Happy was talking with Plue, and Shawn had just finished performing maintenance on Celeste and was just starting to get to work on Aine.

"Do you have any idea why Phantom attacked us out of the blue like that?" she asked.

Erza eyes turned serious "I'm afraid not. We have had our fair share of scuffles with them in the past but never anything on this sort of magnitude before"

"If Gramps wasn't so scared we could wipe out those punks once and for all" said Natsu as he suddenly came back from the dead.

"Come on, you know Master isn't afraid of them Natsu. You seem to be forgetting that he's one of the Ten Wizard Saints"

"I NEVER GAVE YOU PERMISSION TO READ THAT! GIVE ME" yelled Lucy as she took back her novel from Gray's hands.

He of course complained but Lucy already promised that Levy would be first.

Erza then tried to do the same, but Lucy was serious about not letting anyone see it.

"I wonder if I can convince her to let me read it" as what Lucy's novels were about had been one of the things he was most curious about since coming to this world. But things had been moving too quickly for him to have the chance to ask her.

"So what's with these Ten Wizard Saints anyway?" she asked while holding on to her manuscript tightly.

Erza then explained how it's an honor bestowed by the Magic Council to the ten most powerful Wizards on the continent. Both Master Makarov and Phantom Lord's Jose are a member of the Saints.

"Don't forget Jellal, though given his plans he won't be for much longer" as Shawn looked at Erza and saw her probably thinking about him as well.

Natsu then slammed his hand on the table

"He is afraid, he's scared that Phantom has too many members for us to handle" screaming and with an expression that practically reads 'pissed off' on him from every angle.

Lucy then warned him to use his inside voice before Gray continued "that is not true and you know it, it's just like Mira and Master said before, the consequences of us going to war with Phantom, are nowhere near worth the fight. The order of the magical world is at stake here"

"What do you mean by that Gray, mind filling me and Lucy in since were technically still new" asks Shawn while pretending to be confused.

"It's simple Shawn, if we were to engage them in battle neither guild would survive, there strength equals ours. Phantom's Master Jose is also one of the Ten Wizards Saints, which means he's on par with Makarov. They also have an elite group of Wizards similar to our S-Class known as the Element Four" as Erza took over and explained, though everything so far was something he already heard from before more times than he can count.

"However, their biggest threat may be Black Steel Gajeel, I believe that he's most likely the one behind the guidhall's destruction, He's known as the Iron Dragon Slayer"

"He's a Dragonslayer too, I thought Natsu was the only one" as Lucy was flustered by this revelation.

"Same here, but it seems that isn't the case" as Shawn finished polishing Aine and returned it back to its sheath.

"So, if he's the Iron Dragon Slayer does that mean he eats iron?"

"Most likely Lucy, I bet you he's munching on iron screws, bolts, and all sorts of other things right about now" as he thought about what the anime portrayed of the Phantom Lord Branch.

Gajeel in the middle of eating, some random dude walking up to him and interrupting him. Irritating Gajeel enough to sending flying with his arm transformed into an Iron Club.

"I wonder what it would be like to get hit by one of those? Should I try it?" as Shawn wondered how much of a punch those would pack, and if it could break through his Armament.

Since he's never fought an opponent who could break through his defenses before, though he also wouldn't mind fighting against either Dragon Slayers in the future should the opportunity arise.

"Then there's the matter of Lucy, how should I play this out?" as he knew what was to come, he had also been thinking on what's the best course of action to take.

Shawn is fully aware of the reasons Phantom attacked us, both guilds have been rivals for years and have had some bad blood form between them, though during the later chapters it was revealed that their feud goes back nearly a century ago with Mavis and the other founding members had with Phantom's founder Geoffrey, though the reason why Shawn decided not to think on it too much since it was so long ago.

Though the trigger for all this has to do with the young Celestial Wizard sitting across from him.

More specifically, Lucy's father.

Jude Heartfilia

Head of the Heartfilia Konzern and Layla Heartfilia's Jackass Husband

He knows that Jude up to this point has been a cold hearted man since Layla died, resulting in him neglecting her daughter Lucy and devoting nearly all of his time to expanding the family business, prompting her to run away over a year ago.

He then went on to hire Phantom Lord to find Lucy and bring her back simply for an arranged marriage, which was the spark that ignited the war between Fairy Tail and Phantom Lord.

She's the real reason all of this is happening and nearly gave up on Fairy Tail because of him, if it weren't for Natsu and everyone else in the guild accepting her she probably wouldn't have become the person she would be in the future.

So as for how to go about it was something Shawn spent the rest of the night thinking about, though of course after everyone went to sleep and planned his next move.

By the time he had finished the sun was already rising and had finally come up with his plan, though if he had to be honest it was a little insane, but then again Fairy Tail is known for its insanity, so it seemed only fitting.

As he got up and looked out the window "Alright, let's get this show on the road" as he declared in his heart he soon found himself getting pumped for today's action.


Magnolia

Southgate Park

It was around early morning, as Shawn was just outside doing his morning stretches since everyone crashed at Lucy's place and there was nowhere else to stand.

One of the citizens told him that something just happened at Southgate Park, though it was only something he heard of just a moment ago but it seemed to involve their Fairy Tail guildmates.

Shawn deduced that this was how Natsu and the others found out and made their way there.

After thanking the passerby Shawn went back up and woke (kicked in Natsu and Gray's case) them up and told them what he heard.

They soon arrived on the scene only to have a crowd of people already there, obscuring whatever was that happened from their view.

"Excuse us, were from their Guild, please let us through" Erza was leading the group, Natsu and Gray flanking her. Lucy and Shawn following close behind them all, though no one said a word as the citizens quickly let them through.

Not too long after they found themselves in front of the huge tree, bigger and sturdier than any other tree in Shawn's old world.

Though it wasn't the tree that they were interested in…

But the people who were crucified it.

"Ahhhh"

"!"

"Hahhh!"

"My God"

"Grrrrr!"

Everyone reached in their own way, but the last one was Natsu grinding his teeth in anger and with probably the scariest look on his face to date.

Jet, Droy, and Levy.

All nailed to the tree, their clothes torn, numerous cuts and bruises all over them. Some of them even had blood trickling down the sides of their heads.

But the one who had it worst was definitely Levy.

Since Phantom Lord's mark was on her stomach, most likely courtesy of Gajeel if the metal rivets and bracers on their arms were any indication.

"Levy, Jet, Droy. Please forgive me" was all he could say, but outside his fist were clenched tightly and were shaking so much they turned white. Though his face and his eyes turned bloodshot as he thought "I will make him pay, even if I have to drag his ass in front of you and make him beg for forgiveness" as he could only apologize to them for having let this happen, for fear of letting things change too much too soon and more Distortions appearing.

And there's no way to explain himself even if he told them.

He could do nothing but apologize in his heart, over, over, and over again.

This is all his fault... he let this happen.

GRIP!

Though he soon found his right hand being held.

"Huh?" as he wondered who it was, he quickly turned his head to the side, to see Lucy looking at him with worry plastered on her face.

"Shawn, are you okay?" as she spoke he could hear apprehension and concern in her voice.

"..."

Though he didn't say anything at first, before realizing he had leaked out his killing intent over Team Shadow Gear's state.

Though given seeing not through a monitor and instead in person will probably do that to you, especially when they're those you consider family, it can be hard not to keep your emotions in check.

"Calm down Shawn, now isn't the time to let it all out, you'll get your chance. Just take some deep breaths and wait"

He then closed his eyes and took a few deep breaths, retracting his rage and killing intent as best he could.

"Sorry Lucy, just… furious. Give me a minute" was all he could say, as he felt her hand tighten as if to comfort him, and most likely herself as well.

A minute later he opened his eyes and seemed to have simmer down, though Lucy could tell "he's holding it in. But I can tell he's out for blood. I've never seen this side of him before" as she seemingly understood why though.

She was in shock too, as she looked up at her good friend hung like Jesus Christ "Levy!" she called out, though no response came from her unconscious friend.

"Jet, Droy" called out Gray.

"Phantom Lord did this~" hissed Natsu as he grinded his teeth, his hair shaking and veins popping out of his forehead, he was no better than Shawn at the moment.

TAP!

TAP!

TAP!

He hears footsteps behind him, though he already knows who it is his eyes are glued to Levy and the others.

"Master" says Erza solemnly.

As he walks in front of them and gazes at them, he doesn't say anything for a moment, but Shawn can already tell what's going to happen next.

"I can take our headquarters being reduced to rubble, but I wILL NOT let hARm coMe to My chiLDREN WITHOUT TAKING REVENGE!"

BANG!

His cane snapped in two.

Lucy becomes frightened by Master Makarov's outburst and hides behind Shawn.

Though he'd usually react this isn't the time for such petty things.

"WE HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO GO TO WARRRRR!" he says with an absolutely frightening pressure as his Magic Power

As Shawn felt Master Makarov's Magic Power leaking out, he couldn't help but due the same.

"Armament + Burst" as Shawn called out two blood red magic circles appeared and covered him in the same colored aura.

He then vanished from his spot for a second only to appear next to Jet.

"HAAAAHHH!"

RIP!

DING!

RIP DING!

As he ripped off the bracers keeping him up there, he started falling, only to be quickly caught and brought down with another Burst to the base of the tree.

As he gently laid down Jet he quickly went to work with Levy next and finally Droy.

"Levy, are you alright. Please answer me, Levy!" Lucy was the first one to react as she grabbed Levy and held her tight. Though no matter how hard she called out to her she didn't respond.

"They're just unconscious Lucy, but we need to get them treatment immediately. Natsu, Gray, help me out with the other two" he said as he carried Levy in a princess carry after deactivating his magic.

"Right"

"No problem"

They both replied as they quickly got to work and carried one each on their shoulder.

"Make way immediately, we have to carry them to Magnolia hospital as soon as possible" as Erza yelled out, the citizens understood and made way for them.

As they walked off Shawn thought "Gajeel, when the time comes you will apologize to them, I swear it"

Even though he knows he's responsible for letting it happen.

This is something he'll have to live with and make up for, in his own way.


Author's Note: Hey guys, Ashbel Dusk here has finally returned after so long. First of all I want to apologize to you guys since their hasn't been any updates in the last few months and from the comments I know you guys have been dying for more.

Now that I'm back you can expect the story of Shawn and the others to get very interesting, it's been tough to write new chapters since I told you I've had extremely limited internet access over the past few months, but I'm proud to announce that I've made substantial progress and that the two chapters a month will continue from here on out.

I was also surprised to see how many more followers I've had since then, I can't thank you guys enough for sticking with me after being gone for so long. I promise to do the very best I can for you guys.

If you guys have any questions you want to ask me please leave it in the reviews as I'll answer them in the next chapter since I wanted to give you guys this chapter as soon as I returned.

Also because I need to see if anyone else had left questions in the reviews over these past few months.

P.S: Chapter 11 in DxD with Naruto System has the same message.

Next Time: Fairy Tail storms Phantom Lord, what will Shawn do now that Phantom's pissed him off? Tune in to find out.

Till Next Time!