When Fairy Tail speculates about who stole an S-Class Request from the Request Board, Laxus says that he saw a cat with wings take it, making the whole guild realize that the culprits are Natsu and Lucy. He states that since they took it without permission, they must be expelled when they returned, if they actually return.
Makarov orders Laxus to retrieve Natsu, but Laxus refuses, claiming that he has a job to do. When the master ask him who else has the power to force Natsu to return, Gray volunteers to bring back Natsu.
"I'll go too" Aika said
"No it may be too dangerous" Grey said
"Oh come on don't start now Grey" Aika whined
"Sorry Aika" Grey said patting her head and leaving