All was going well at the daycare as all the children played and interacted with each other.
"Is gonna get yous Asuka!" Daimon yelled playfully as he chased the older girl.
"Only if you can catch me Daimon!" Asuka retorted back as she ran as fast as she could.
At the moment Asuka and Daimon were locked in a game of tag along with Rosemary and Elkwood, who were easily avoided due to the older two's rivalry. Meanwhile Emma had woken up and was playing with the baby toy on the floor with Nashi. As the two adorable little girls played they incoherently babbled, almost as if they were having a little conversation. The twins were just crawling around exploring,looking for something to get their tiny little hands into. But they were being watched by Lisanna, who made sure they weren't causing too much trouble.
However much to no one's surprise Asuka and Daimon got into one of their little fights. Daimon had flashed using his magic in front of Asuka to tag her, which she called cheating and unfair. So the two started to argue and got very loud causing Emma to start whimpering and almost cry from it. Lisanna quickly noticed and knew it was time to change their activity.
"Yous a meanie head Asuka!" Daimon said angrily as he stomped his little foot down.
"Well you're a cheater skunk head!" Asuka bellowed, referring to Daimon's hair.
"Hey hey hey, no need to argue you two." Lisanna said as she crouched down to the twos level and came between them.
"But he started it!"
"No yous did!"
"Did not!"
"Did toos!"
"Hey now, why don't we play a new game together. One that involves magic." Lisanna butted in knowing the best way to stop the two's fighting and help them get over it was by a competitive game of sorts.
Asuka and Daimon immediately forgot what they were arguing about and agreed to the game excitedly. Smilingly, Lisanna had all the kids sit in a circle, the younger ones in special baby seats to keep them still and stable, and introduced a game called Magic Laugh. The goal was for all the kids to use their magic to make them all laugh or in some shape way or form. All the kids had already displayed natural uses of magic so Lisanna wanted to encourage good use of it as early as possible, and also stop her nephew and Asuka's fighting.
"Ok Elkwood we're gonna start with you." Lisanna said encouragingly, knowing Elkwood was the shyest of the kids so a confidence booster was always a good call.
Elkwood looked up shyly and then started to grunt hard. After a few seconds he started to glow and poofed into a little lizard with a cute little top hat. Everyone clapped out of amazement and then moved onto Asuka whip pulled out her little mini guns and shot them at a small dart board. With a sharp shooter's eye she managed to get both shots in the bullseye making everyone clap one more time.
Then came Rosemary who made the weapon-like object float around her and fly at the wall to make a smiley face. All the kids clapped and laughed, even the babies, while Lisanna just felt nervous from the kids' overly joyous reaction to destruction. They really did have the next members of Fairy Tail in their midst, destructive tendencies included.
Following the red haired toddler was Nashi who blew little spit bubbles of fire, which made all the kids laugh from the baby girl's silly actions. Meanwhile Lisanna had to quickly clean up the burning mess it caused. But she barely got to do any of that before Ame and Silver in their mischievous twin ways froze the ground together, making it an ice skating rink.
The babies and toddlers started to slide about gleefully without a care in the world. But luckily thanks to Lisanna's transformation magic she was able to skate easily on the ice, de-ice the room, and get the kids gathered up again. It then became Emma's turn and all she did was make her little hands metal, which was simple but adorable.
Lastly was Daimon who made the carpet they sat on fill with static energy causing everyone's hair to stand up. They all were roaring with laughter and so they declared Daimon the winner. But all the kids were good sports about this, all of them happy to be just having fun despite some of the larger age differences between them. This made Lisanna incredibly hopeful for the future of the guild since the bond of the kids was starting so early. But in the midst of the laughter all the kids tummies grumbled.
"Oh my I think it's lunch time for all you little guys, but you all know what we need to do first right?" Lisanna asked in her engaging voice.
"Wash out hands!" Squealed the children who could speak.
Immediately Daimon, Elkwood, Rosemary, and Asuka ran to a little sink and washed their hands, while Lisanna prepared lunch. This was easier said than done, the older kids were by far the easiest, due to the fact of having four different babies all needing different amounts of milk which all needed to be heated. But she didn't mind, if anything Lisanna considered it an ample amount of practice for her children.
After the older kids washed their hands Lisanna served a platter of simple sandwiches, apple slices, and peanut butter to dip in. Then she went on to feeding the younger children, starting with Emma since she was the youngest, and supervised the older children as she did so.
Lisanna laughed as the older kids got absolutely covered in peanut butter as they ate. Kids always found the most amazing ways to get messy in the fastest time possible. Once lunch was done Lisanna cleaned off the kids and decided it was story time,which was all the children's favorite time.
"Auntie Lisanna Auntie Lisanna! Whas da stowy! Is it da one bout edowas?" Daimon asked excitedly as he jumped up and down.
"Do you want it to be?" Lisanna asked as she affectionately picked up her nephew.
"No, we've heard that one too many times! What about the battle of Fairy Tail!?" Asuka asked as she sat down on a mat on the floor.
"Mommy!" Rosemary cried out wanting to hear a story about her mother.
"Hmm well if you all settle down a bit I might just have a story you've never heard before."
Immediately all the kids got quiet and sat up straight on their mats, even the babies.
"Alright let me tell you a story that's a little bit of everything you all wanted. It starts on a very special place called Tenrou island…" Lisanna began as she sat down in the big comfy chair they had and settled Daimon comfortably on her lap.
For the next ten minutes Lisanna regaled the tale of the S class trials and the battle with Grimeware Heart. As she did so the kids all cuddled up, Asuka took Nashi and Emma into her little arms, Rosemary and Elkwood cuddled with Ame and Silver, and Daimon snuggled up to his aunt's warm chest. By the time Lisanna finished her story all the kids were fast asleep, making it clear nap time was in order.
So with great swiftness and silence Lisanna darkened the room and put blankets over the kids. Then she gently laid Daimon down amongst them and made sure to tuck him in comfortably. Once all the kids were snuggled up Lisanna couldn't help but awe and capture the children's cuteness in a picture. They truly were adorable and so peaceful, a state Lisanna wished the kids would never have to leave, wishing they could always remain the sweet happy babies they were.
But she knew time would march on and they would face danger someday, but they would have each other. Comforted by that thought Lisanna left the room and let the kids sleep undisturbed and at peace.
1 hour later
Everyone was sleeping peacefully in the daycare room and all seemed well. Till suddenly Daimon woke up with a big stretch and yawn. As he rubbed his little eyes he looked around for Lisanna but didn't see her. So Daimon quietly got up, moved around his sleeping cousins and friends and decided to go outside to search for his beloved aunt.
After wandering about the dim room the sparky little toddler found the door and opened it only to be blinded by the bright sunlight outside. Once his eyes adjusted and recovered, Daimon saw his aunt sitting contently by the cliff's edge taking in the view. He then sneakily walked over to his aunt surprising her with his appearance.
"Oh Daimon, what are you doing her little guy?" Lisanna asked as she scooped the toddler up and set him on her lap.
"I woke up an yous wewnt dew." Daimon said as he yawned one more time.
"Oh I'm sorry, I was just sitting outside to make sure your nap was nice and quiet." Lisanna said as she affectionately ruffled her nephew's hair.
"Oh ok, Auntie Lisanna?"
"Yes?"
"When youw babies gonna get hewe?" Daimon asked excitedly as he put both his little hands on his aunt's stomach.
"In a few months, are you excited to meet your new cousins?"
"Mhmm!" Daimon said as he nodded his head even more excitedly.
"Hahaha me too little guy, I know you and Elkwood are going to be the best older cousins ever!" Lisanna praised as she hugged Daimon tightly.
Daimon affectionately returned the hug absolutely adoring his Aunt Lisanna. For a few minutes the two bonded as they looked out to the horizon and simply enjoyed each other's company. But eventually Lisanna knew she needed to attend to the other children and needed to interrupt the special bonding time with her nephew.
"Alright little lighting flash let's wake up the rest of your friends and get another game going shall we." Lisanna said as she stood up with Daimon in her arms.
"Yeah!"
"I'm afraid that will have to wait." Spoke a mysterious voice.
Immediately Lisanna and Daimon turned around to see four strange men standing in a group behind them. The one in the center was tall and in golden armor with black feathers coming out of the back of the helmet. On his right was a very short purple man with an incredibly large spiked chin and blonde hair. On his left was a very skinny black hair man with snake like eyes. Then in the very back was a blue metal puppet with a smirking little imp on his shoulder. It took all of a moment for Lisanna to realize who the people in front of her were.
"Raven Tail what are you doing here, I thought you were disbanded and arrested!?" Lisanna asked angrily as she wrapped her arms protectively around Daimon.
"Originally we were detained by the magic council but before we could be officially arrested, we escaped." The one in the middle said in a metallic voice.
"We should have figured, now why are you here?"
"Can an old man not visit his own flesh and blood?" The golden armored man asked in a taunting way.
"Flesh and blood, what are you talking about?" Lisanna asked, suspicious of the man's question.
"Well after all I am the child you're holdings grandfather, am I not?" The armored man said as he took off his helmet to reveal he was none other than Ivan Dreyer.
Lisanna froze in place, as the shock of that forgotten fact filled her being.
"Yous not my gwampa, and yous not gwamps!" Daimon cried out not about to believe that this scary man was his grandfather.
"Daimon shhh…" Lisanna tried to say, as not to have any more attention drawn to her nephew.
"Now now let the boy listen, I guess you must have left me out of the picture. But no matter, we'll have plenty of time to get acquainted soon enough, men attack and retrieve that child!" Ivan commanded.
"My pleasure master, Needle Blast!" Nullpudding, the short purple one, bellowed with a sny smirk as his right arm grew and covered itself in large spikes.
He then charged at Lisanna who managed to dodge but ended up sliding across the ground on her back. The entire time she kept a tight protective hold on Daimon doing her best to keep her nephew safe.
"I do apologize. While I am typically against attacking women, particularly those with child, you hold our target in your arms. But if you hand him over to us then no harm shall come to you or your guild." Nullpudding tried to bargain, but with his same smirk.
"Not on your life! Daimon get out of here and go get your uncle Bixlow and gramps!" Lisanna commanded as she got up, set down her nephew, transformed into her purple bunny form, and attacked.
"Wait Auntie Lisanna no!" Daimon begged in vain as his aunt went to attack.
But Lisanna ignored his plea, hopped high in the air, and aimed her large body towards Nullpudding.
"Prepare to pay raven scum! Animal Takeover!" Lisanna yelled as she then transformed into her 9 tailed fox form.
However as she was about to make impact she was suddenly hit out of the way. This time she managed to land on her feet only to see Kurohebi, the very thin one, standing there in a similar fox form.
"I don't think you'll get very far with my imitation magic. Anything you do, I'll copy right back." Kurohebi said very menacingly.
"You may be able to copy my magic but not my fighting style. Animal Takeover Harpie!" Lisanna yelled as she took to the skies to attack from the air once more.
Kurohebi did the same thing and the two dukes it out in the sky. However Lisanna was finding this more difficult on account of her slightly larger pregnant belly, and maternal instinct to protect her babies at all cost. This left her very guarded and cautious, a fact taken full advantage of by Kurohebi. He attacked very hard and very fast till he managed to claw her across the back.
Lisanna cried in pain and fell down to the earth with a soft thud, doing all she could to land softly. She felt so weak now having to use a lot of her own magic power to shield the babies inside her.
"Haha not so hard to mimic the style of a feeble opponent, now prepare to feel pain!" Kurohebi yelled as he charged down towards Lisanna.
Lisanna looked up and felt helpless as she watched the snake-like man fly down to tear her to pieces with his bird claws. However just before he came down on her, he was suddenly fried by a stream of golden lighting.
Confused, Lisanna turned around only to see much to her horror, Daimon running to her aid with no adult with him.
"Daimon no go back, leave this to me!" Lisanna cried out as she tried to stand to stop her nephew.
"No yous huwt an habs babies in youw bewy! I'll fights dees meanies!" Daimon cried out as he got defensively in front of Lisanna.
He may have only been three years old but he would defend his family with all his might.
"That brat fried Kurohebi! Lucky shot I guess but let's see how you face me squirt!" Nullpudding said with a smirk as he came with a spiked fist at Daimon.
But immediately the little toddler with a loud grunt and scrunching his whole body released another streak of lighting. Nullpudding was electrocuted intensely as Daimon continued to release his magic power on his enemies. Soon the lightning stream ended leaving Nullpudding on the ground and Daimon panting and barely able to stand.
"How..how..did a baby zap me...so strongly." Nullpudding grunted as he struggled to get himself back up, still feeling the electricity run through him.
"Yous..yous won..huwt..my auntie! She has….babies!" Daimon panted out in defiance of the rude man.
"Ha I may not hurt your aunt but I'll sure hurt you!" Nullpuddimg said with a menacing smile, not about to be beaten by a toddler.
He was about to attack when suddenly Daimon began to fidget and bend into himself. Within seconds he was shooting lighting from his entire body and wailing in pain as the lighting struck in random places all over.
"No! Daimon!" Lisanna cried out, knowing this would happen if he used his magic.
For when he used his magic he opened the lid on his endless magic energy, causing another episode for him.
"So the rumors are true, you truly do have an endless supply of magic just waiting to get out. Your more than I could have dreamed you or your father to be! Nullpudding retrieve him!" Ivan said with wicked glee as he watched his grandson wither in pain.
"But master there's no way I can touch him, I'll be electrocuted to death!"
"Don't worry, we'll take care of it."
"No, don't you touch him!" Lisanna cried out as she managed to get back on her feet and run towards Nullpudding.
"Obra now!" Ivan commanded the large metal puppet behind him.
Immediately the little imp on the puppets shoulder jumped off and there was a sudden flash of purple light that flooded the area, blinding everyone. Then once the flash was gone it revealed Daimon no longer glowing and Lisanna collapsed on the floor.
"No my magic power...it's gone." Lisanna barely managed to utter out, having never felt so drained before.
"I told you we would take care of it Nullpudding, now grab the child!" Ivan commanded once more.
Nullpudding immediately did so and there the little boy roughly over his shoulder.
"No Laxus and Mira left me in charge of protecting him, I have to be able to do something!" Lisanna said internally now barely able to speak.
Nullpudding walked over to Ivan and handed him his grandson. Ivan smiled maliciously at the weak looking boy in his arms.
"I may not have been able to destroy Fairy Tail before but with you, I'll be able to do that and more." Ivan said as he stroked the toddlers wild hair.
"Put my grandson down!"
Ivan looked up and smirked when he saw none other than Master Makarov standing in front of him angrily with several other members behind him.
"Well well well if it isn't my father, you know he is my grandson as well. I only wanted to spend time with him." Ivan said very sarcastically.
"I can see that." Makarov said quietly but full of rage as he saw his precious little grandson lying unconscious, causing him to clench his fists.
As the group stood there behind Makarov Bixlow, who was among them, saw his wife laying on the ground in rough shape.
"Lisanna!" Bixlow cried as he broke from the crowd and ran to his wife's side.
He immediately cradled her in his arms, his worries now purely on her and their babies. He felt very little magic power from her, worrying him even more.
"Oh yes her, unfortunately we had a disagreement about me visiting my grandson." Ivan chuckled heartlessly.
"You bastard! You're gonna pay for hurting her! Attack babies!" Bixlow bellowed, his eyes glowing green underneath his mask.
Immediately his wooden puppets rocketed towards Ivan only to be destroyed by Nullpudding needle club of a hand. From there a battle ensured between the members of Fairy Tail and Raven Tail. Nullpudding and Kurohebi did their best to hold the members off, while Ivan took on Makarov.
"Alright Ivan you're my son so I'll give you to the count of three to hand me that boy or face the consequences." Makarov threatened as he glowed and began to grow.
"I'm sorry old man but your threats don't work on me."
"One!" Makarov said as he grew twice his size.
"You can grow all you like but don't underestimate my power, I'll take this boy whether you like it or not!"
"Two!" Makarov bellowed now four times his size.
"Go ahead count to three see what happens!"
"Three! Times up!" Makarov bellowed as he then began to smash around Ivan.
Ivan only smirked and dodged the attacks.
"Attack all you want father, I'll always dodge you!"
Nonetheless Makarov kept trying as the other fairy tail members tried to capture the other raven tail members. This went on for a few minutes till Ivan decided enough was enough.
"Well this has been fun but we'll be taking our leave I'm afraid, men!" Ivan called out.
Immediately the other raven tail members were at Ivan's side surrounding him.
"Good bye fair tail, thank you for my grandson I'll make good use of him!" Ivan said as with a sudden bright flash they disappeared.
Once the flash was gone there was pure silence all the members stupefied by the dark guilds sudden disappearance. Makarov was the most shocked and dumbfounded, he let his precious grandson slip through his fingers. He was supposed to protect him and he let him be kidnapped. What was he going to say to Mira and Laxus, how was he going to explain why he let their baby boy get taken away. In deep despair Makarov fell to his knees, his head hanging down. Rain began to pour as the sky grew grey, the rain hitting the masters head like bullets of shame.
"Noooooooo!" Makarov bellowed loudly and in pure heartbreak as the reality of his great grandson's kidnapping weighed down on him like the thundering sky above him.