Gray quickly explains that this entire thing has been a trap and that their true objective is the Master's Guild meeting in Clover Town. I feel my body tighten and my blood boils beneath my skin My hands curl into fists at my side, Gray's eyes widen slightly at my posture. My voice is sharp with a hint of panic, "How do we get to Gramps?"

Gray rubs the back of his neck while we make our way back to Erza, "Well, they disabled the only train there and currently there is a giant wall of wind all around the station. I've already tried to break through it, but no luck."

I notice the angry red wounds on his arms, face, chest, and neck. The sight causing me to grind my teeth in frustration. Worry flashes in Gray's deep blue eyes as we reach the hall where Erza is resting. He asks, "Where's Az?"

"Chasing," is the only word to leave my lips before I turn and unfurl my wings. I know the wind from my takeoff almost causes Gray to fall, but I need to find everyone. Before I round the corner, I hear Gray call, "He'll be fine!"

My wings beat furiously as I push them faster. A few minutes pass and I catch sight of Happy and Lucy. I land in front of them and the little blue cat flies into my arms. I smile gently at him and the blonde, "I'm glad I found you both."

"What's going on," Lucy asks, as I fold in my wings causing them to disappear.

"We need to find Natsu quickly. Their target has changed."

The blonde begins running and I follow, letting Happy go to fly behind us, "What do you mean it's changed?"

"They're looking to get to the Master's meeting in Clover Town. Osibana is the only way to get there." The blonde's chocolate colored eyes widen at my words, "There is also a wind barrier around the station. Gray tried to dispel it with no luck." I wince slightly at the thought of Gray's open and angry wounds. "I remember hearing somewhere, that in Eisenwald there is a Wizard gifted in the art of Dispelling. If I'm just figuring it out, we should be hearing from Gray and Erza shortly."

"I remember something about that too," Lucy says, seemingly lost in thought as we travel the hallways.

"Have either of you heard from Az?"

Lucy shakes her head and Happy pipes up, "No, I haven't heard anything from him since you sent him after that guy."

My face falls and my shoulders cave in while thoughts bombard my mind 'He's lost control again. What if I can't pull him out of it? What if he hurts someone else? What if he hurts himself? I shouldn't have sent him after that guy.' My side feels bare and exposed without the black wolf padding silently next to me. A few moments of silence pass between the three of us, when Erza and Gray catch up to us. The group of us begin sprinting down the last hallway, hoping that we didn't miss Natsu somewhere else. Happy flies ahead to scout for any signs of Natsu. My body moves on autopilot as we search for the Dragon Slayer. Happy comes flying back at Max Speed, "I found Natsu!"

All of us break into a full sprint, only to find Natsu beating Kageyama to a pulp. A chorus sounds from us:

"NO!"

"Stop!"

"Natsu we need him!"

"You stupid flame-brain let him go!"

I stay silent as the guy I sent Az after, stabs Kage in the back just before Az's jaws clamp around his throat. Az uses the force from launching himself at the guy's throat to drag them both out of the shadows. Lucy and Erza jump in, quickly setting to work to stop Kage's bleeding. Natsu holds Happy and Gray turns furious eyes on the Dragon Slayer, "We need him, flame for brains!"

"How was I supposed to know?" Natsu shouts back.

I step between the two and feel myself slide into a commanding, icy, calm, "Shut up both of you. Make yourselves useful and help Erza move him out of here. We have bigger problems."

The pair give me twin looks of horror and shock, but Gray quickly slings Kage over his shoulders, taking him from Lucy's care. Erza leads the way down the hall, with Gray and Lucy following closely. Happy flies right behind Lucy, but Natsu stays, "Did he-"

"Yes," I cut him off, knowing what he's going to say. I crouch down next to Az and gently reach my hand towards him. I get a deep-throated growl in response. His normally bright purple eyes are clouded and dark as a response to his instincts taking over. I place my hand on the poor Wizard trapped in Az's jaws, "Az, I need you to let him go."

Az snarls at me, causing Natsu to grab me by the shoulders and heave me to my feet. I shake his hands off me, "Natsu, go join the others. I have this under control."

Natsu takes a deep breath and I swear he is going to argue with me. Instead I hear his footsteps fade down the hall as he walks to the others. I release a breath I didn't know I had been holding. I crouch down next to Az to begin coaxing him.

I walk down the stone hallway, following Lucy's scent, to the balcony that overlooks the town. I can only focus on Lilli's eyes, how cold and calculated the blue was. I hate the fact that I left her to deal with Az alone, I have seen what those teeth can do, but I have to trust her judgement. She's probably found the best way to bring him back to his senses, they have been gone and training for the past two years.

I open the door to the balcony to see a large wall of Wind magic swirling angrily around the building. Erza is sitting next to the fallen Kage, her face deep in thought. Gray's face is twisted with anger as he stares at the wind, while Luce is staring helplessly at Kage, most likely racking her brain for any ideas. Happy is pacing while muttering something about Lucy being weird. I take a deep breath and barrel straight into the Wind Wall. Everyone's eyes snap to me as I make impact and bounce off.

"Natsu, we've already tried that," Erza says, her voice defeated as she looks at Kage, "He was the only one who could get us out of this."

"I'm going to bring it down one way or another," I yell, running for the magic barrier, swathing my body in flames.

"Oi! Flame-brain use that head of yours for once! It's not going to work," Gray yells above the noise of the wind. I ignore him and run at it again, only to be bounced back again. I prepare for another mad dash, when Lucy pipes up, "Natsu, stop! Please!"

I bounce back again and ready myself to throw my body at the magic again, then two slender arms wrap around my torso. The left arm bears a purple Fairy Tail guild mark, and the right one is wrapped in black cloth, a makeshift bandage. Lilli softly whispers, "Natsu, please stop. Don't hurt yourself for no reason. Don't be so damn bull-headed. Please."

I nod and feel her arms loosen their grip. Lilli's voice sounds exhausted and weak. Her normal sweet pea and mint is mixed with the metallic tang of blood and salty scent of tears. I turn to face her, my own blood boiling at the scent of hers. That is until I see her eyes, the electric color is dulled and rimmed in red. The girl goes to hide her injured arm behind her back, but I grab it before she can. I can feel her wince as my fingers brush the open wound beneath the cloth. Az is cowering behind her, his eyes back to their bright violet, but he looks much smaller and younger behind her. My face softens as I let go of her arm. I give her a meaningful look that, hopefully, reads, 'We are going to talk later.'

I see her head bob in agreement as she uses her injured arm to pet Az's shaking form. I gently place a hand on his back and feel him flinch. Happy then pipes up loudly, "I remember what it was!"

"What is it, Happy," I ask the excited blue cat.

"Lucy, Virgo wanted you to have her key because she liked how you related your celestial spirits," Happy says holding the gold gate key.

Lucy sighs, "That's great Happy, but that's not going to help us."

"Virgo can make holes, so I was thinking- "Happy begins.

"She can dig us out under the wall!" Lucy interrupts.

"You're welcome." Happy says while holding the key in front of the blonde

Lucy falls to the ground, profusely thanking the blue cat before he will release the key to her. I smile at the spectacle, knowing she will fit in with the rowdy guild. Gray and Erza are also smiling while Natsu laughs at the girl and cat. Happy releases the key and Lucy holds it in her hands.

"Now! O Spirit, answer my call and pass through the Gate! Gate of the Maiden, I open thee! Virgo!" Lucy yells, causing a yellow light emits from the key. Once the light disperses, a tall girl wearing a maid outfit materializes. Her hair is a lilac tone and cut short. Her wrists are encircled with silver chains and she is wearing white thigh-highs with her sensible black shoes.

"How may I be of assistance master?" Virgo asks. Natsu and Lucy are too busy gawking at her appearance to form a coherent sentence.

"You used to look like a gorilla!" Natsu says, "You don't look nearly a threatening now."

"I can change my appearance depending on my Master's preference." The girl says before turning into a large, less gentle looking version of herself, "Would this be better?"

Everyone, except for Natsu yells, "NO!"

Natsu just cackles while Virgo transforms into her petite size. "Anyway," Lucy begins, recovering from her shock, "Do you mind if we skip the contract for now. We are in a dire situation right now."

"Of course Master." The spirit says with a bow, causing her chains to rattle.

"Also please don't call me Master." Lucy says.

"Your Majesty?" Virgo tries again and Lucy shakes her head, "Princess?"

Lucy's face lights up and she nods. So that's the type of person she is. After a few more frustrating moments of conversation between the two, Virgo digs us a tunnel out of the station. Natsu grabs Kage heads down the hole with Happy close behind. I smile at the man Natsu is becoming, Lucy and Gray follow closely behind. I gently coax Az down the tunnel with me, while Erza waits patiently.

Once out of the tunnel, Gray and Erza work to get Kage into the four-wheeler. I look around, "Guys, where's Natsu?"

"Now that you mention it I don't see Happy either", Lucy says from inside the car.

Erza slams her fist on the roof, "Those idiots must have gone after Erigor!"

We all pile into the four-wheeler and Erza sends us hurtling down the train tracks. Az runs behind us, playing guard. The way that Erza is driving feels like we are racing against the clock.