A Dragon's Call
Chapter 4
Levy yawned softly as she woke up the next day. After getting dressed, Levy sighed sadly and left Fairy Hills before walking to the Guild Hall. As she walked in, Levy saw Mirajane standing behind the bar. Levy smiled and ran over to say hello as the others went and sat down at a table.
" Mira! Where have you been? " Levy sat on a bar stool as Mirajane giggled softly.
" Training with Syra. I just came back to check on the Guild and get some supplies before I head back to continue her training. " Mirajane smiled sweetly as she put some food and medical supplies in to a bag as Levy spoke.
" I'm coming with you. " Levy spoke sternly before Mirajane stood and turned to face her.
" I'm afraid not Levy. Syra still doesn't trust herself enough to be around other people right now. She needs time. " Mirajane spoke softly and continued placing supplies in to the bag as Levy spoke again.
" I wasn't asking Mira. I am coming with you. " Levy spoke forcefully but gasped suddenly as Mirajane stood and looked at her sternly.
" Nor was I Levy. Syra needs time to trust herself again. I am not taking you or anyone else with me. That is FINAL. " Mirajane spoke with a forceful, Scolding tone of voice before placing the last of the supplies into the bag and lifting it onto the bar before closing it. After walking around the bar, Mirajane picked up the bag and walked toward the door of the Guild Hall. As she walked, She stopped at a table and leant forward. As Levy watched, Mirajane whispered something to Laxus before straightening up and changing into her Demon form before flying out the door swiftly.
After a moment, Levy walked over to the table and sat down before speaking. " What did she say Laxus? "
" That I should keep you trouble makers out of her way until Syra is ready to be here again. " Laxus looked at Levy as he spoke bluntly.
" That isn't what she said! " Levy pouted with an irritated groan as Laxus huffed.
" No it wasn't. But I am not going to tell you what it was. It is for me to know. " Laxus stood and walked away gruffly as Levy groaned in frustration.
As Laxus walked away, Lucy bumped in to him.
" Oh! Sorry Laxus. " Lucy smiled sheepishly as Laxus looked at her nervously.
" N... No problem... How are you Lucy? " Laxus spoke nervously as Lucy looked up at him with a smile.
" I am well thank you. How are you? " Lucy smiled brightly as Laxus tilted his head sideways lazily.
" Not bad I suppose. I wanted to ask you something. " Laxus looked back toward Lucy as he spoke.
" Oh... Can it wait a little while? I'm heading out on an important job for Master. " Lucy spoke softly but smiled as Laxus nodded silently. " I'll see you later then? "
" Y... Yeah. Later Lucy. " Laxus smiled slightly as Lucy walked away. As Lucy left the Hall, Laxus sighed gruffly before Gray punched his arm.
" You sweet on Lucy old man? " Gray laughed heartily as Laxus shot him a ferocious glare as he spoke.
" Who are you calling old? Besides, It's none of your business you walking ice cube. " Laxus walked away silently as Gray roared with laughter.
A Few Hours Later
" Welcome back Mira. You got everything you need? " Syra spoke softly as she hugged Mirajane softly.
" Everything that I could without Levy following me back here. She was adamant that she was coming too. " Mirajane spoke softly and smiled sweetly as Syra giggled softly.
" I miss her so much Mira. But I can't trust myself around her until I can fully control this rage within me... It's still so overwhelming. " Syra looked toward Mirajane as she sighed softly.
" I know sweety, But you will learn. The more you practice, The easier it will be to control. At least we know it is triggered by immense pain. " Mirajane smiled as she pulled Syra into a gentle hug.
" I know Mira, I just... I just wish I could take back what's been done. " Syra sighed softly before Mirajane stepped back.
" Then you keep practising. You keep learning. And when you have control, You prove it to the ones you put in danger. They will trust you again Syra, You just need to make sure you can avoid repeat incidents. " Mirajane placed a hand on Syra's shoulder gently.
Syra nodded slightly as Mirajane stepped back slightly. After a moment, Syra's hands glowed blue as she spoke clearly. " Crushing Evil Spreading Truth: Absolute Heaven! " Syra lunged forward as Mirajane realised that Syra was using her injured hand.
" Syra wait! " Mirajane motioned to move as Syra's hand made a soft crunching noise before smashing into the boulder. As dust and broken pieces of stone filled the cave, Mirajane sighed softly. As the dust settled, Mirajane walked over to Syra and looked at her hand. As Syra closed her fist, Her hand made a soft popping sound before Mirajane took her hand and unravelled the bandage.
" Wait... Your fingers were broken yesterday... But today the bones are only fractured... How is this possible? " Mirajane looked stunned as Syra pulled her hand away gently before picking up her book of magic and turning to the page she was reading the previous day. The header of the page read: Advanced Healing Aura
" A healing aura? " Mirajane took the book and read the page carefully as Syra spoke calmly.
" It taught me to use a healing aura that is similar to my magic absorption. I can keep it active for a few days at a time to speed up my healing but then I can't use it for the same amount of time afterwards. If I use it for a week then I can't use it again for another week." Syra spoke softly as Mirajane finished reading the page.
" Quite fortunate that Levy translated some of the pages before we left. But why isn't the healing aura always active? Your magic absorption is always active isn't it? " Mirajane spoke with confusion in her voice before Syra replied.
" Yes. But that works differently to the healing aura. My magic absorption is a part of my genes. It is linked to my magical source so I don't need to expend extra magic to use it because it is just always there. " Syra spoke calmly before Mirajane handed the book back to her.
" If the aura works this quickly your fingers should be fully healed in the next couple of days. Then we can keep practising. " Mirajane smiled sweetly before Syra spoke.
" I am not sitting around waiting for my fingers to heal Mira. I need to train. I need to control the magic I wield so it doesn't put anyone in danger ever again. Every second I sit and wait is a second wasted. I am dying to go back home and tell Levy how sorry I am and how much I love her. I don't want to rush my training but I can't waste time either. " Syra spoke with conviction and determination in her before sitting down and sighing softly.
" I know sweety. Which is why we are going to train in other ways while your hand heals. Why don't we practise your Take Over magic? You are still struggling to maintain it. " Mirajane sat down as she finished speaking.
" But I don't feel angry today. I felt angry when I did it yesterday. " Syra spoke with disappointment in her voice before Mirajane spoke calmly.
" Pity. I guess we will just have to go back and see what happens then. " Mirajane stood and motioned to pack away her things as Syra spoke suddenly.
" What? I thought the point was to learn control! " Syra spoke impatiently before Mirajane turned to face her with an impatient look on her face.
" It was. But clearly you are not capable of that so I guess there is no point in staying here any longer is there? " Mirajane turned away as a look of frustration and anger appeared on Syra's face. As Syra growled softly, Mirajane smirked playfully before turning around. As she turned, Syra's body changed into her Transformation state.
" Why Mira? Why do you think this is pointless?! " Syra had a look of rage in her eyes as Mirajane changed into her Demon state.
" I don't. But you weren't going to get angry on your own were you? Now let's see how you handle me. " Mirajane smirked before lunging forward and throwing a punch toward Syra's head. Syra dodged sideways quickly before spinning and landing a hard kick to Mirajane's stomach. As Mirajane stepped back slightly, Syra lunged forward, Aiming a second kick at Mirajane's stomach. Mirajane smiled before catching Syra's kick effortlessly and speaking softly.
" You are so strong sweety. But... " Mirajane paused as she twirled and slammed Syra into the wall of the cave before spinning again and slamming her into the floor. " You still have a lot to learn. " Mirajane spun once more and tossed Syra across the cave. As Syra slid across the floor, She groaned softly before standing and looking toward Mirajane with rage and fury filling her eyes.
" Yes! Don't fight the rage Syra. Focus it. Bend it to your will and unleash it! " Mirajane looked toward Syra with determination and conviction as Syra took a deep breathe. As Syra breathed out, A deafening roar filled the cave. Mirajane covered her ears and knelt down as the sound of the roar shook the cave around her. As the sound subsided, Mirajane stood to see Syra flying toward her. Before Mirajane could react, Syra's claws were mere millimetres away from her face. As Mirajane watched, Syra struggled to keep control as her claws slowly crept toward Mirajane's skin.
" Bend it to your will Syra. You are so strong and I know you can do this. Don't let the rage control you. " Mirajane spoke softly as Syra groaned before stepping back and releasing a second deafening roar. This time, Mirajane kept her eyes on Syra and found herself speechless. Syra's eyes were glowing bright silver and it seemed like she was trying to tear something away from herself. As Mirajane watched, Syra clutched her head tightly and screamed loudly before falling to her knees and breathing heavily. As Mirajane moved her hands away from her ears, She heard Syra speak so softly that her voice might shatter if she spoke any louder.
" This is my power. My mind. My rage... So get out of my head! " Syra stood quickly as a shadow of herself poured out of her and materialised before her.
" YOU ARE NOTHING WITHOUT ME! " The swirling smoky shadow spoke angrily as it lunged toward Syra.
" I am better without you. I don't need you. I never did! " Syra spoke forcefully before taking a deep breathe and releasing a torrent of silvery flames as she breathed out. As the fire barrelled toward the entrance of the cave, Mirajane quickly flew out of the entrance and up into the air as the flames exploded through the cave entrance as an inhuman scream filled the air.
After a couple of minutes, The flames receded and Mirajane flew back into the cave. As she changed back to normal, Mirajane saw Syra on her hands and knees breathing exhaustively.
" Syra... What was that? " Mirajane spoke softly as she helped Syra to her feet.
" Ever since I was little... It felt like there was someone else in my head. It felt so dark and always told me to do things I didn't want to do... I never really understood what it was... " Syra groaned painfully and sighed tiredly as Mirajane held her tenderly.
" And... You destroyed it? " Mirajane had a tone of disbelief as she spoke.
" Yes... I never wanted that side of me. I have never wanted to be evil and that shadow always told me to do bad things... I always refused. But now I can finally be free of it... " Syra fell to her knees and sighed in relief as Mirajane placed a hand on her shoulder gently.
" You have had to deal with that beastly thing for your whole life? " Mirajane spoke softly but gasped as Syra looked up at her with tears streaming down her face.
" I'm free Mira... I'm finally free... " Syra smiled brightly and cried softly as Mirajane smiled and helped her to her feet.
" So no more random rage episodes? " Mirajane smiled sweetly as Syra smiled and shook her head.
" Not anymore. From now on I'll be in control. This is my power. " Syra smiled happily before wiping her tears away as Mirajane spoke.
" So what do you want to do now? Do you feel like going home or do you want to stay and keep training? " Mirajane's voice was soft and soothing as she spoke. After moment, Syra stepped back and spoke firmly.
" Silver Dragon Secret Art: Transformation! " Syra's voice echoed through the cave slightly as her body began glowing brightly. As the light faded, Syra's body changed slowly. Two small silver horns grew out of her forehead, Her fingernails slowly changed into sharp silver claws, The pupil of her eyes trembled before retracting and forming into long thin slits, A long, Winding, Silver scaled tail formed at the base of her spine and fell freely to the ground, Her hair shortened into styled spikes that leaned toward the back of her head and small diamond shaped silver scales formed along sections of her skin as her silver wings appeared slowly, Stretching out from the middle of her upper back. After a moment, Syra spoke again softly.
" I may be in control now but I think I should train for a few more days before going back. Just to be sure. " Syra smiled and sighed happily as Mirajane nodded.
" Alright. Shall we practice some of your other magic? Maybe some Ice Make magic? I don't know as much about Ice Make as Gray but we can practice the few spells I have seen him use. Ice Make: Shield, Ice Make: Sword and Ice Make: Prison are a few we can start with. Do you remember the stance? " Mirajane smiled as Syra nodded and mimicked the Ice Make stance of Gray Fullbuster. " Good. Let's start with Ice Make: Sword. "
Syra nodded before entering the Ice Make stance and speaking clearly. " Ice Make: Sword! " Syra smiled brightly as a solid sword of ice formed in her hand.
" Well done. Let's continue. " Mirajane smiled sweetly as Syra nodded.
Meanwhile
" You gonna talk to Lucy old man? " Gray spoke gruffly as he sat down at the table Laxus had been sitting at.
" When she gets back I will. " Laxus spoke calmly before taking a sip of the drink in front of him.
" Here is your chance. " Gray stood as he tilted his head toward the door of the guild. As Laxus turned, Lucy smiled and waved to him before walking over and sitting next to him as Gray walked over and sat at the bar beside Natsu.
" Hey Laxus. Sorry I took so long on that job for Master. What did you want to talk to me about? " Lucy looked at Laxus with a smile as he spoke softly.
" I... I wanted to ask if you would go for a walk with me... I... I want to talk to you about something but not here. " Laxus looked toward Lucy before standing slowly as she nodded.
After leaving the Guild Hall, Laxus and Lucy walked through Magnolia Town to a small park area. As they sat down on a bench, Lucy spoke softly.
" This is a lovely little park isn't it Laxus? " Lucy smiled brightly as a pair of small blue birds flew past, Chirping happily.
" Y... Yeah it is. " Laxus turned away slightly as he cleared his throat. " Lucy... "
" Hmm? " Lucy turned to face Laxus as he sighed and looked toward her.
" Lucy I want to... I want to tell you how I feel... About you... " Laxus sighed nervously as Lucy blushed brightly.
" Are you saying you... " Lucy fell silent as Laxus looked into her eyes.
" Yes. I... I love you Lucy. I have had feelings for you for a while now. Since before the last job we went on together. Until now I have been trying to figure out how to tell you without sounding... Well... " Laxus stopped speaking as he thought of the right word.
" Mushy? Cliche? Silly? " Lucy smiled cheekily as her cheeks flushed a bright red.
" I suppose so. I'm not really the emotional type... But... I... The feelings I have for you are... " Laxus groaned softly as Lucy giggled and placed a hand on his cheek gently.
" I am glad you told me. And I feel the same way Laxus. I have to catch myself at times because I absent mindedly stare at you in the Guild Hall. Levy caught me once and teased me all week. " Lucy giggled softly and gasped as Laxus picked her up and sat her on his lap gently as she blushed brightly. " L... Laxus... "
" I love you Lucy. " Laxus smiled slightly as Lucy blushed and smiled happily.
" I love you to Laxus. " Lucy blushed brightly as she leaned in slowly and kissed Laxus lightly.
After a few moments, Lucy broke the kiss and sighed softly. " Shall we head back to the Guild? "
" Suppose so. No telling what those brats will get up to while I'm not around. " Laxus chuckled softly as Lucy giggled and stood up before they walked back to the Guild Hall.
As they walked into the Guild Hall, Laxus and Lucy watched as Natsu and Gray almost barrelled in to them as they fought across the room.
" I'm gonna kick your ass Gray! " Natsu spoke loudly as he threw a punch at Gray. As Gray dodged, He spoke in an amused tone of voice.
" HA! You said that last time Natsu and you still haven't won. What makes you th... " Gray and Natsu both froze as a tall shadow loomed over them. As they looked up, Laxus looked down at them with frustration and impatience on his face as he spoke.
" You brats are making a mess. " Laxus glared at Gray and Natsu as electricity sparked around him.
" We were just... " Natsu started to speak but fell silent as Laxus shifted his gaze toward him.
" Killing time... " Gray spoke gruffly and glared back at Laxus defiantly as he spoke.
" Then kill time by going on a job or doing something constructive. Making a mess is nothing but a pain. " Laxus spoke sternly as lightning arced around him. As Laxus motioned to move, Lucy placed a hand on his arm gently.
" Let it go Laxus. They are just being themselves... " Lucy looked at Laxus with a pleading look as he sighed softly.
" Try not to trash the entire Guild Hall with your fooling around. " Laxus looked back at Gray and Natsu before walking away as Gray punched Natsu in the side of his head.
As Laxus sat down, Lucy sat on his lap contently. After a moment, Cana spoke suddenly.
" Hold on a minute! Since when are you two a thing?! " Cana looked at Lucy and Laxus as Lucy blushed brightly.
" Since about ten minutes ago actually. " Laxus spoke gruffly before Cana spat the mouthful of drink she was about to swallow and coughed lightly before speaking.
" When did you two even start having feelings for each other? It's not like you even spend any time together. " Cana had a look of confusion on her face as Lucy spoke softly.
" Well... We were paired for a few jobs over the last few weeks... During one of them I was... Well... " Lucy fell silent as Laxus spoke.
" Kidnapped. " Laxus spoke plainly and smirked playfully as Lucy pouted and glared at him.
" Anyway... Laxus saved me. I've had feelings for him since then. I'm not entirely sure when he started having feelings for me b... " Lucy fell silent once again as Laxus spoke gruffly.
" Same day. I kinda freaked out a little when she just disappeared. Took me a few hours to find out where she was but yeah. Same day. " Laxus looked at Lucy as she blushed brightly.
" Well that happened. Whatever. " Cana spoke with disinterest in her voice before returning to the near endless amount of alcohol barrels stacked around her.
" Actually Laxus... I was wondering... What made you tell me about your feelings? Did you just decide it was time or? " Lucy looked at Laxus as she spoke softly.
" Well... Mira may or may not have threatened to kick my ass if I didn't tell you how I felt before she got back with Syra. " Laxus smirked nervously before continuing. " Mira might be a runt but she is terrifying. " Laxus chuckled softly as Lucy pouted irritably.
" Of course she did. That woman is a menace! Lucky we all love her huh? " Lucy giggled softly as Laxus smiled.
A Few Days Later
Mirajane walked into the Guild Hall happily and took her usual place behind the bar as the normal noise of Fairy Tail filled her ears. Natsu and Gray were fighting, Cana was as per usual, Up to her eyeballs in alcohol and the other Guild Members talked amongst themselves. After a few minutes, Levy walked over and sat at the bar before speaking impatiently.
" Where is Syra? " Levy had an irritated look on her face as Mirajane answered.
" Running a personal errand. I am positive that she will be here soon. " Mirajane petted Levy's head gently before smiling sweetly and going about her usual routine as Levy pouted.
After a few minutes, Levy gasped as a strong gust of wind filled the room and a glint of silver flew over Levy's head before Syra's soft voice filled her ears.
" Hi Levy... " Syra spoke nervously before Levy spun around and hugged her tightly.
After a moment, Levy stepped back and spoke shakily. " Syra... I... "
Syra shook her head as tears formed in her eyes before she spoke softly. " Levy I am so sorry. I am so sorry that I lost control and attacked everyone. Especially you. I am sorry you had to see me like that... " Syra bit her lip gently before Levy spoke.
" I don't care about that! I've missed you so much Syra. I am just happy you are home. " Levy pulled Syra forward and kissed her deeply before putting her arms around her and hugging Syra tightly. " I am just happy you are safe. I was so worried about you. "
" But I attacked you... I broke my promise... " Syra's voice trembled before Levy spoke softly.
" No you didn't. You promised not to hurt me and you didn't hurt me. Plus, I forgive you because I love you. " Levy smiled as she hugged Syra a little tighter as Syra sighed in relief.
" I love you so much Levy and I am so sorry that I put you through all this. " Syra smiled happily as Levy ran her fingers through her hair.
" I forgive you Syra. But try not to do it again? " Levy giggled softly as Syra nodded and smiled.
" I'll do my best Levy. " Syra smiled brightly as Levy stepped back. After a moment, Syra gasped loudly as someone hit her over the back of the head.
" NEXT TIME TELL US WHERE YOU ARE GOING! " Erza's voice exploded around the room as she glared menacingly at Syra as she turned around to look at Erza.
" I'm sorry Erza! I didn't mean to just run off like that I swear! I just... I couldn't handle the fact that I attacked Levy. I just had to le... " Syra fell silent as Erza pulled her forward and hugged her tenderly.
" We were all very worried about you Syra. Next time please talk to us before you just disappear alright? " Erza spoke softly before stepping back as Syra nodded.
" Yes. Next time I will let you know where I am going before I leave. Promise. " Syra smiled happily as Erza tousled her hair gently. After a moment, Amelia and Natalie ran over and tackled Syra so roughly that she fell off the bar stool and crashed to the floor with a loud thud. As She sat up, Amelia and Natalie glared at her menacingly with tear filled eyes.
" Why did you leave us behind?! We are a team! You are like a mother to us! You can't just leave us behind whenever you damn well please! " Amelia turned away and huffed before Syra pulled her into a loving hug.
" I missed you to Amelia. I am sorry I left you behind. " Syra smiled as Amelia sighed and hugged her tightly.
" Big sis is right! You shouldn't just leave us behind! " Natalie pouted as Syra ran her fingers through Natalie's hair gently before letting go of Amelia and hugging Natalie lovingly.
" And I won't ever do it again. From now on we stay together. " Syra smiled brightly as Natalie smiled and hugged her tightly. After a few minutes, Syra stood up as the two girls went back to annoying Romeo and Syra picked up the bar stool before putting it back where it was and sitting down as Erza sat down beside her.
As Erza sat on a stool beside Syra, Mirajane placed some hot cups of tea onto the bar and smiled sweetly as Erza, Levy and Syra sipped it slowly. After finishing her tea, Levy put her arms around Syra and rested her head against her shoulder gently.
" Okay Syra, You have apologised and all that but now I am stealing you away for some personal time. Meet me at our sanctuary? " Levy looked toward Syra with longing and desire in her eyes as Syra spoke softly.
" Of course I will. I think some personal time for just the two of us is exactly what I need Levy. I'll be there soon. " Syra smiled brightly as Levy leaned forward and kissed her tenderly before walking out of the Guild Hall. After a few minutes, Syra stood and left the Guild Hall before walking through Magnolia Town and picking up a few things. After about twenty minutes, Syra was walking through the forest to the small sanctuary that Levy had shown her. As she stepped into the area, Syra saw Levy sitting at the edge of the water.
Syra put down the basket of items she had bought in Magnolia Town and walked up behind Levy before kneeling down quietly and wrapping her arms around Levy slowly. As Syra leant forward and kissed Levy's cheek gently, Levy sighed softly.
" I really missed you Syra. My heart broke when you left and I didn't know if you were coming back or if I was going to see you again... " Levy spoke shakily before sighing softly and turning her head to glance at Syra. " Don't scare me like that Syra... "
" I'm sorry Levy. I didn't mean to make you worry but... I... I needed to leave. Realising that I had attacked you broke more than my heart. I couldn't forgive myself... " Syra held Levy lovingly before standing and walking back to the basket she had brought with her. After laying out a large blanket, Syra placed several plates onto it and started laying out some food. There were several types of small pastries, A quiche large enough for two people and a large bowl of fruit. As Syra finished laying out the food, Levy sat next to her and leant against her lovingly.
After eating lunch, Levy got undressed and dived into the cool water. As she reappeared, She saw Syra get undressed and dive in. As she sighed softly, Syra appeared in front of her and kissed her deeply before disappearing under the water again. Levy smiled happily before swimming over to the waterfall and relaxing under the falling water.
A Few Hours Later
After a few hours of sitting in the small sanctuary in the forest, Levy and Syra walked back to Magnolia Town. As they walked toward the Guild Hall, They saw Lucy in a magic shop. As she walked out, Levy and Syra saw a large box in her hands.
" Hey Lucy! What you got there? " Levy smirked mischievously as Lucy blushed lightly.
" I bought Laxus a coat. He looks so under dressed in those typical bad boy clothes he always wears so I got him something a little formal looking to give his usual outfit a bit of flair. " Lucy smiled brightly before the group of three walked back to the Guild Hall.
As they walked in, Gray walked over and stood face to face with Syra as he spoke. " So. You beat Natsu. I've been thinking that it's my turn to find out if I can beat you. What do you say? " Gray smirked as Mirajane giggled from behind the bar as Syra's hands started glowing a deep blue colour.
" I say that you better not cry when I roll you into a ball and bat you around like a kitten with a ball of wool. " Syra smirked devilishly and glared directly into Gray's eyes as he grinned.
" Finally. Someone that can smack talk without sounding like a fool. Let's do this. " Gray tackled Syra roughly before tossing her across the room and grinning happily as Syra stood up and smirked playfully. As Syra was about to attack, Mirajane's voice rang out clearly and menacingly across the hall.
" You will NOT be fighting like that in here! I just finished getting the bar the way I like it and you two are NOT going to trash my nicely set up bar with your monkeying around. Outside! NOW! " Mirajane's voice made the pair rush out of the Guild Hall and to the training area at the back of the hall. As they left, Mirajane smiled sweetly and giggled softly.
" Mirajane Strauss. Ever the menacingly terror inducing voice of reason. " Erza smiled slightly as Mirajane blushed lightly.
" I try. " Mirajane giggled softly before returning to her work.
Syra and Gray ran out of the Guild Hall to the open training area outside as a bead of sweat trickled down Gray's forehead.
" Man that girl is scary. " Gray rubbed his head softly as Syra huffed.
" You have no idea. I trained with her. Think she is scary when she yells? Try taking her on when she is a Demon. " Syra giggled playfully as Gray winced at the thought.
" Anyway, We gonna rumble or what? I'm getting bored. " Gray yawned softly and scratched his head as other members of the guild walked outside and sat nearby to watch. As Gray entered a fighting stance, Both Mirajane and Syra both grinned devilishly before Syra spoke clearly.
" Silver Dragon Secret Art: Transformation! " Syra's body glowed and as the light dimmed, The guild members looked toward her in shock. Levy gasped loudly, Natsu's eyes looked like they were going to explode out of his head, Cana spat her drink all over the back of Mirajane's head and coughed loudly as Erza looked toward Syra with terror on her face. After rubbing his eyes, Gray looked up and saw Syra crouched down at the ground playfully as her long silver tail swished playfully behind her.
" What the hell... " Gray spoke gruffly as Syra giggled menacingly.
" Come and play little puppy. " Syra grinned devilishly as she lunged forward at immense speed.
As Syra's fist collided with his face, Gray grinned widely before flying through the air and slamming in to the ground. As he stood, Gray laughed loudly and spoke happily.
" FINALLY! A worthy fight! Bring it on! " Gray smirked brightly as an icy mist seethed from his fists. As he lunged forward, Syra smiled happily and lunged forward as her fist started glowing dark blue.
" Come at me with everything you've got Gray! Don't you dare go easy on me! " Syra spoke sternly as her fist collided with Gray's.
" Who do you think your talking to Syra? Do I look like Natsu to you? Now Stop talking so much and fight me seriously! " Gray took a deep breathe and spoke calmly as he shifted into his Ice Make stance. " Ice Make: Lance! "
A hail of ice shards buffeted Syra repeatedly as the other members watched. As the magical energy dissipated, Mirajane spoke sweetly.
" You will need much, Much more power than that Gray. Syra is not the same girl that fought Natsu. " Mirajane smiled brightly as the smoke cleared and Syra took a deep breathe and spoke loudly.
" Silver Dragon's Inferno! " Syra breathed out and Gray had a look of shock on his face as a massive, Swirling vortex of silver flames barrelled towards him. As the flames got closer, Gray shifted into his Ice Make stance and spoke loudly.
" Ice Make: Shield! " Gray stretched out his arms as a shield of ice appeared in front of him. As the ice cracked, A few licks of flame passed through the gaps and scorched Gray's skin slightly. After a moment, The flames receded and Gray's shield disappeared.
" Wow. That was intense. " Gray groaned softly before falling to his knees slowly. " That makes Natsu's flames feel like barely a campfire. " Gray laughed loudly as Natsu looked toward him with frustration.
" Why don't you both fight me then? Two on one. " Syra smirked playfully as Levy looked toward her in horror.
" How about it Natsu? " Gray looked toward Natsu with a wide grin as Natsu walked toward him with a smirk on his face.
" Let's show this little princess what real power is. " Natsu spoke loudly as Gray turned back toward Syra.
" Let's go all out then. " Gray and Natsu breathed in before speaking in unison.
" Ice Make Cannon! "
" Fire Dragon's Roar! "
Two swirling torrents of magic, One of fire and the other of ice, Barrelled towards Syra as a smirk slowly crept onto her face. As the combination of magic completely engulfed Syra, Levy motioned to run forward but stopped as Mirajane placed a hand on her shoulder and spoke softly.
" Do not underestimate her. Watch. " Mirajane pointed toward where Syra was standing and as Levy turned, There was a quick glint of silver before Syra's voice echoed into the air in a deafening roar.
" Silver Dragon Secret Art: Astral Roar! " As Syra breathed out, A thunderous roar filled the air as a swirling mass of dark blue, Silver, Red and an icy light blue slowly pushed back against Natsu and Gray's magic. As a look of shock appeared on everyone's faces, The swirling mass of colour exploded toward Natsu and Gray, Pushing their magic back effortlessly. As it engulfed them, Gray and Natsu yelled loudly.
As everyone watched in horror, A wide, Long line of glowing colours stretched out along the ground before Syra. At the other end of the glowing line, Natsu and Gray were laying on the ground groaning painfully. All over their skin were glowing, Multi-coloured burns.
As Porlyusica rushed over to help Gray and Natsu, Syra's body glowed softly and returned to her normal appearance. After a moment, Erza, Levy and Mirajane walked over to her. Erza and Levy had a look of terror and concern on their faces while Mirajane smiled sweetly as she spoke.
" And you were worried that you wouldn't be able to do it. I told you that you had nothing to worry about. " Mirajane giggled softly as Erza and Levy looked toward her in shock.
" But I feel bad... That was the lowest amount of magic that I could put into it. Should I have gone all out? " Syra looked toward the ground but glanced up at Mirajane nervously.
" No sweety. You did very well controlling your magic. I am very proud of you. " Mirajane petted Syra's head gently as Syra blushed lightly and hugged Mirajane as Erza spoke shakily.
" That... That was only a fraction of your power?! " Erza turned to face Natsu and Gray as several beads of sweat rolled down her face while her look of terror intensified.
" Syra... You... " Levy looked toward Syra with fear in her eyes before stepping back slowly.
" Levy... Levy you have no reason to be scared of me... I would never... " Syra spoke shakily as Levy trembled and spoke softly.
" You... You promise... " Levy stepped forward cautiously as Syra held her arms out toward her.
" I promise. I will never use my magic against you. Never. " Syra spoke soothingly as Levy trembled for a moment before moving forward quickly and hugging Syra tightly.
" That was really scary Syra... How did you get so powerful... " Levy trembled as she hugged Syra before Mirajane spoke softly.
" Well we weren't sitting on our backsides doing nothing while we were gone. Syra and I trained every day and studied her book of magic every night. Syra barely slept most nights but kept training and getting stronger. " Mirajane smiled sweetly as Levy looked into Syra's eyes with a mix of adoration and fear.
" Levy... I didn't mean to scare you... I would never willingly hurt you or use my magic against you. I would never willingly cause you harm. " Syra spoke calmly and soothingly before kissing Levy lovingly. After a moment, Levy and Syra sat down and started talking about Syra's training.
As they spoke, A loud explosion filled the air. As Syra stood, Erza spoke. " Let's move! Levy, You and the girls stay here. Everyone else with me! "
As everyone rushed off, Levy, Amelia and Natalie walked back into the Guild Hall.
Near Fairy Hills
As everyone arrived at the area the explosion came from, All they found was a crater with what appeared to be a colourfully wrapped box at the bottom. After walking forward and picking it up, Erza tore the wrapping away and opened it. Inside the box was a piece of paper with two words in bold, Big letters. Got you.
As Erza motioned to speak, The sounds of metal smashing into wood filled the air and they all spun to see several gigantic metal beams sticking out of the Guild Hall. As everyone ran back to the Guild Hall, What they found left them speechless.
The Guild Hall was all but destroyed but what was in front of the hall was much more horrifying. As Syra pushed her way through, Her jaw slowly dropped as she took in the sight before her.
In front of the guild hall, Levy, Amelia and Natalie were hanging from what was left of the Guild Hall doors. Their arms and legs attached to the doors by metal restraints, With multiple bruises on their skin, Their shirts torn away and on their stomachs was what appeared to be a Guild symbol. As tears formed in Syra's eyes, A soft whisper escaped her lips.
" Levy... Girls... Why... " Syra fell to her knees as Mirajane and Erza rushed forward to check if they were alive. As they sighed in relief, Mirajane spoke.
" They are alive. Unconscious but alive. Even for Phantom Lord... This is going too far. " Mirajane changed into her Demon Form and pulled the restraints away before helping Erza carry the three girls toward Fairy Hills. As Syra watched them leave, Rage and Fury filled her senses. As she stood, She turned to Makarov.
" Where can I find Phantom Lord? " Syra glared toward the ground but Makarov shook his head.
" We will all g... " Makarov fell silent as Syra seized the front of his coat and lifted him effortlessly to her head height as she spoke in a deeply unnerving voice full of malice and hate.
" WHERE?! " Syra's eyes glowed softly as a bead of sweat trickled down Makarov's face.
" Oak Town. It is a castle town on a hill North West of here. You will find Phantom Lord there. But we should all go toge... " Makarov fell silent once again as Syra dropped him and changed into her transformation state before flying north west rapidly.
A Few Hours Later
" Those stupid Fairies never expected that! " A dark skinned, Bald man laughed heartily as another voice spoke.
" Stupid Fairies deserve to disappear. They are an embarrassment to mages. " A more feminine voice spoke before a deeper, More menacing voice overwhelmed the noise in the building.
" I even left those Fairies a little gift to remember us by. They never saw it coming. " As he laughed, The man froze as a deafening roar filled the air. As everyone in the building froze, The door of the building exploded and Syra walked in slowly, Rage and hatred filling her eyes as white flames burned around her, Scorching even the ground she was walking on as she spoke.
" Which of you spineless pricks did that to Levy and the girls? " Syra's voice was unnerving and filled with anger as the third voice filled the room again.
" Name is Gajeel. I did it. What you gonna do about it little fai... " Gajeel fell silent as Syra seized his throat and squeezed roughly.
" I am going to make you feel their pain ten fold. Only a coward attacks children. Every single person here will burn for your spineless cowardice. " Syra looked at Gajeel with malice and rage as her hand began burning, A soft sizzling sound emanating from the skin on his neck.
As Syra's grip tightened, A rush of water knocked her backwards, Forcing Gajeel out of her grip. As she looked up, Syra saw a woman dressed in blue with a disinterested look on her face as she spoke.
" Juvia is bored. Entertain her little Fairy. " Juvia stepped forward as another jet of water slammed into Syra.
" Entertain you? Sure. But I have a question first. " Syra grinned before raising her hands as she spoke again. " Do you like the cold? "
Juvia gasped as water gushed out of the palms of Syra's hands and surrounded her in a bubble before freezing into a solid ball and falling to the ground with a loud thud as Gajeel's voice filled the room.
" Iron Dragon's Roar! " Gajeel breathed out a torrent of dark grey energy that slammed into Syra, Throwing her across the room. As the dust settled from her impact with the wall of the building, Syra spoke softly.
" Is that truly your best? Even those two young girls hit harder than you. " Syra smirked as a look of irritation appeared on Gajeel's face. As Gajeel motioned to speak, Syra breathed in. " Silver Dragon's Roar! "
A beam of bright silver energy fired toward Gajeel as he lunged to the side and Syra turned her head, The silver energy tearing a clean line through the build as the sound of stone cracking filled the room. After a moment, The wall leant sideways and tore away from the rest of the building and crumbled into rubble as everyone coughed slightly from the dust filling the air.
As the dust settled, One of the Phantom Lord members spoke. " This chick is insane. No way am I fighting her. "
" You spineless coward Totomaru! Get back here! " A woman with dark skin and a small purple jewel in her forehead yelled out as the man in a martial arts style robe ran out of the building in a hurry.
" Nope. Your problem! " As the man hurried away from the building, The woman turned to look at Syra. As she turned, Her jaw dropped as she was met by Syra's bone chilling gaze. After a moment, Syra spoke.
" You wanna fight me too? Wanna try your luck against the Silver Dragon little girl? " Syra's eyes burned with rage and hatred as the woman stepped back and attempted to cast a spell. As the woman moved, Syra breathed in and spoke as she breathed out. " Silver Dragon's Roar! "
The beam of silver energy hit the woman squarely in the chest as she gasped in pain and was slammed into the floor of the building. As the energy dissipated, A different voice filled that air.
" What foolery is this?! Who is wrecking my precious Guild Hall?! " The man looked around before his eyes feel on Syra and the glittering Guild Mark on her cheek. " Ah... A Fairy... It was quite foolish of you to come here alone. I am Jose Porla, Leader of Phantom Lord and member of the Ten Wizard Saints. You will find me a very difficult opponent little girl. " Jose Porla grinned before laughing maliciously as he walked down the staircase and a few metres away from Syra.
" Think you can take me you candy ass punk? Come at me then. I'll bury you with the rest of your shithead guild. " Syra glared at him as her eyes glowed brightly and a look of deep irritation appeared on Jose Porla's face.
" Why you insolent little... Shade: Dead Wave! " Jose Porla spoke clearly as a large beam of purple energy engulfed Syra. As his spell faded, Jose Porla's jaw dropped slowly.
" Hmph. That was stupid. In case you weren't paying attention, I absorb magic used against me idiot. Let me show you how it's done. Shade: Shining Annihilation! " Syra mimicked Jose Porla's stance perfectly as one of her hands glowed silver and the other purple. As she stretched them out, The two energies barrelled toward Jose Porla, Twisting around each other before engulfing him entirely. As the energy slowly faded, Jose Porla chuckled as he disappeared.
" Silly child. You can't even tell which one of me is real and which is not. " Jose Porla laughed maniacally as Syra looked around, Noticing that there were multiple copies scattered around the room.
" Keep telling yourself that. Ironically, Your copies don't smell as bad as you do. " Syra smirked as she turned and breathed in. " Silver Dragon's Roar! " The silver energy barrelled toward the real Jose Porla, Who quickly dodged and spoke again.
" Shade: Dark Pulse! " Jose Porla moved his hand in an arc as an explosion filled the room, Following the arc of his hand.
As the explosion settled, Syra spoke. " Silver Dragon Secret Art: Transformation! " Syra's body glowed before her body transformed. As the light faded, Jose Porla spoke.
" What... What the hell are you?! " Jose Porla trembled as Syra stepped forward and spoke, Her voice filled with a low growl as it echoed through the air.
" I am Syralogia, The Silver Dragon and I have wasted enough of my time on you and your pathetic bunch of spineless fools. Time to end this. Silver Dragon Secret Art: Astral Roar! " Syra breathed out as a thunderous roar echoed through the remains of the building as a swirl of colours burst forward at immense speed, Engulfing Jose Porla before he could react.
As Syra's attack faded and the dust settled around her, She saw Jose Porla laying on the ground twitching slightly with a look of agony etched on his face before he stopped twitching.
As he laid on the floor, Gajeel forced his way out of the rubble that had been covering him and looked around. " You... Trashed my Guild. "
" That makes us even. You trashed mine first. So now you have two options. Surrender or run. I don't care which. " Syra turned away and walked toward Juvia, Who was still frozen in a ball of ice as Gajeel spoke.
" Go to hell you damned Fairy. Iron Dragon's Roar! " Gajeel breathed out another torrent of dark grey energy but this time, Syra simply walked toward him as the energy buffeted her. Upon reaching Gajeel, Syra threw a punch that hit him squarely between the eyes, Knocking him unconscious.
After a moment, Syra picked up Gajeel and draped him over her shoulder before defrosting Juvia, Knocking her unconscious and draping her over the other shoulder before taking off and heading back toward Fairy Tail.
A Few Hours Later
" I can't believe she went alone and that none of us followed her. " Lucy spoke with disappointment in her voice before Erza spoke.
" You really think she was gonna wait for us? There was no point going once she left. By the time we got there, Phantom Lord would have already been decimated. " Erza sat down at the bar and motioned to speak again but fell silent as the doors of the Guild Hall burst open and Gajeel and Juvia slid along the floor as Syra walked in.
" Put those two in chains until we decide what to do with them. " Syra still had waves of anger pouring out of her as Natsu huffed.
" Who put you in char... " Natsu froze as Syra glared toward him with ferocity.
" Do not make me say it again. " Syra glared menacingly as Natsu gulped before running forward and picking up Gajeel as Gray picked up Juvia. As they left the room, Syra turned to Erza. " Where is Levy? The girls? Are they alright? "
" They have some bruises and Levy's leg was broken but they will be alright. They are in Levy's room at Fairy Hills. " Erza spoke calmly and smiled slightly as Syra turned and walked toward the door. As the door opened, Erza spoke again. " Safe to assume Phantom Lord won't trouble us ever again? "
Syra paused for a moment and glanced over her shoulder as the door closed. " Dead men tell no tales. "
As the door closed, Erza gasped softly. " I think we had best go to Oak Town... Make sure there was no... Collateral damage. "
" I agree. Take Lucy and Laxus with you. Make sure no civilians were hurt and help in any way you can. " Makarov spoke calmly before Erza, Laxus and Lucy walked out of the Guild Hall. As the Guild Hall door closed again, Makarov thought to himself quietly. " The Magic Council is not gonna like this... "
Fairy Hills
As Syra entered Levy's room, Levy looked toward the door and smiled brightly. " My favourite girl. I was just thinking about you Syra. "
" I am so sorry I couldn't protect you. I am so sorry that I let this happen. " Syra laid down next to Levy and held her gently as Levy spoke.
" I don't blame you for this. Phantom Lord are the ones that will pay for this. " Levy sighed softly as her leg throbbed slightly.
" They already have. I burned Phantom Lord's guild to the ground. Their Master is dead. They will not be a problem again. " Syra spoke softly but sighed sadly as Levy sat up.
" You killed him? Syra... " Levy had a stern tone in her voice and a disappointed look on her face but she softened quickly as Syra bit her lip and tears formed in her eyes.
" I was so angry... Seeing the three of you the way Phantom Lord left you... I was just so angry... I can never wash the blood off my hands Levy... I have to live with this guilt... Guilt that I could have resolved this another way... But didn't. " Syra turned away sadly as tears rolled down her cheeks. After a moment, Levy put her arms around Syra gently.
" I love you Syra. Seeing you regret your actions when they are wrong makes me feel so safe around you. Yes, Killing him was not the most peaceful or the most agreeable course of action but it was an outcome all the same. Phantom Lord would never have surrendered and honestly if we all went there for revenge it would have been war. Yes it came at a price but your quick response prevented more lives lost and more people hurt than necessary. That being said, The Magic Council will probably have something different to say about this. " Levy smiled as Syra turned to face her.
" I know... Killing isn't exactly a good choice. Anyway, You are saying that the choices I have made so far are the lesser of two evils? " Syra's lip trembled slightly as Levy spoke.
" You are not evil Syra. And honestly none of us in Fairy Tail are innocent. We cause more damage than the people we are fighting half the time. We have all spilled blood. Yes not all of us have killed but we have caused more than our fair share of pain. I honestly wouldn't have done any different if I were in your position. " Levy smiled as Syra broke down in her arms and leant her head against Levy's shoulder.
" How do you always know what I need to hear... " Syra sighed softly as she melted in Levy's arms while Levy spoke soothingly.
" I am your lover and partner Syra. It's kind of in the job requirement that I know what to say to you. And what to say to now is that I love you. No matter what happens, I love you. " Levy smiled as Syra pulled away gently before pressing a soft, Sweet kiss to Levy's lips.
" I love you too Levy. More than you know. " Syra smiled before moving off the bed that Levy was on and walking over to the bed Amelia and Natalie were resting in. As she sat down on the edge of the bed, Amelia yawned and sat up slowly.
" Syra? Where... Where are we? That man... He... " Amelia fell silent as Syra ran the back of her hand across Amelia's cheek gently.
" I know. But he won't hurt you again Amelia. I am sorry I didn't protect you. " Syra smiled as Amelia crawled across the bed and sat on her lap before speaking.
" It isn't your fault Syra. We need to be able to protect ourselves. " Amelia spoke softly before Levy sat down beside Syra.
" You should have seen them fight. They made that Phantom Lord guy really work to take them down. " Levy smiled as Syra hugged Amelia gently.
" That's my girls. Never go down without a fight. " Syra smiled as Amelia hugged her tenderly.
" Never. I'll be as strong as you one day Syra. So will Natalie. Just you wait. We will both be as strong as you. " Amelia nuzzled Syra's chest gently as Natalie yawned and crawled over to Syra, Still half asleep but not opening her eyes before putting her arms around Syra and falling asleep again.
" Didn't so much as open her eyes and she still found me. " Syra smiled happily as Amelia yawned.
" We will never need our eyes to find you. We can feel your energy and we know your scent. We will always be able to find you no matter where you are. " Amelia smiled before snuggling against Syra and falling asleep again.
" Levy... I've been thinking... " Syra began to speak but fell silent as Levy placed a finger on her lips softly.
" I know what you are thinking Syra. It is a wonderful idea. Why not surprise them with it? " Levy smiled as Syra nodded and smiled brightly. After a few minutes, Levy moved Natalie carefully as Syra shifted Amelia back onto the pillows before Levy and Syra laid on either side of the two girls and fell asleep.
The Next Day
Levy awoke slowly as the smell of food filled her room. As her eyes opened, She saw Mirajane putting a tray of hot food on the bedside table. After yawning, Levy realised that Syra had left already.
" Have you seen Syra today Mira? " Levy stretched slowly and was careful not to move her leg too much as Mirajane turned to face her.
" I have. She is out on a job with Cana at the moment. They will be back later today. " Mirajane smiled sweetly before leaving Fairy Hills.
Meanwhile
" Wow... I expected some damage but this... " Erza spoke with shock in her voice as Lucy and Laxus looked around.
" This is pretty hardcore. The town itself is totally undamaged but... " Laxus spoke calmly but had an air of concern about him as Lucy spoke.
" I found the Phantom Lord Master. He's dead. " Lucy spoke softly before Erza spoke.
" I've got another body over here. Young woman. Definitely a Guild Member. She is barely alive. " Erza spoke calmly before standing and looking around. " It doesn't look like anyone else was hurt. "
" That's because the rest of us weren't dumb enough to attack her. Gajeel and Juvia survived? " A man in a martial arts style robe spoke before clearing his throat. " Sorry. Where are my manners. Totomaru, At your service. " Totomaru bowed politely as Erza spoke.
" They did. They are currently being held at Fairy Tail until we can question them. Unprovoked attacks usually have a reason... Well hopefully a reason other than Phantom Lord has never liked Fairy Tail. " Erza started looking around again as Totomaru spoke.
" I would really love to say otherwise but... Master Jose was never one for grand schemes. He really did just hate Fairy Tail... Well... That is what he told us anyway. The only one he told anything more to was Gajeel. Oh... It might also interest you to know that we had a Jupiter Cannon here. Have a good look around, It should still be in one piece. " Totomaru spoke calmly and looked disinterested as Erza looked at him.
" You would willingly let us take it back to Fairy Tail? Just like that? " Erza had a look of disbelief on her face as Totomaru spoke.
" To the victor go the spoils. That is how war works. Besides, This isn't my guild anymore. Phantom Lord has been disbanded. The death of the Master very quickly put a lot of doubt into members and people who were thinking of joining up. None of them want to fight Fairy Tail now that the rumours about the Silver Dragon have been proven. She is just as powerful as the rumours said. The only rumour that has been proven false is that she died while on a mission in a village near Magnolia Town. That being said, This doesn't make us friends or allies. Take the cannon and leave Oak Town. It doesn't need interference from anyone else. " Totomaru turned and began walking away as Erza sighed.
" Weird guy. Laxus see if you can find this cannon he is talking about. I'll go find a way to transport it back to Fairy Tail. Lucy you look around for any documents or reports that might give us more detail on why they attacked us. " Erza walked out of the ruins of Phantom Lord's Guild as Lucy nodded and looked around.
After about twenty minutes, Erza came back with a large carriage with two horses pulling it. As Laxus started loading what looked like pieces of machinery onto the cart, Lucy ran over to Erza and showed her what looked like a journal. " Erza! I found this in the rubble. It has a little bit of information about their plans. "
" Hmm. So they were planning on kidnapping one of the members for a rich client. Doesn't say who their target was or who the client is... Wait! Here.. It says the client was very rich and that he is well known throughout Fiore. We better get back to the guild. Ask those two prisoners some questions about this. " Erza closed the journal and put it in her bag as Lucy sighed nervously before stuffing a page into her pocket and following Erza to the cart as Laxus loaded the last of the machinery.
Fairy Tail
" You really won't talk to anyone? " Mirajane spoke calmly and sighed as Gajeel shook his head in silence. As Mirajane motioned to leave, Juvia spoke softly.
" Juvia will tell you... But Juvia will only speak to the one who carried her here. " Juvia sighed softly as Mirajane spoke.
" Gray? Why Gray? " Mirajane turned to face Juvia and gasped as Juvia glared at her.
" You dare talk about him in such a friendly manner?! He belongs to Juvia! Stay away from him vile seductress! " Juvia glared daggers at Mirajane as Gray walked past her and stopped in front of Juvia's cell.
" What do you want? I have better things to do than... " Gray froze as Juvia stared at him with adoration in her eyes.
" Juvia will tell you everything. But only if you defeat her in a fight. Juvia promises she will not try to escape. " Juvia held her hands up to the bars as Gray turned to Mirajane who shrugged and handed Gray the key to the shackles keeping Juvia restrained.
" Come on then. Outside so we don't trash the Guild Hall. It just got fixed. And don't try to escape. " Gray spoke disinterestedly as Juvia giggled.
" Juvia would never run away from someone so handsome. " Juvia blushed lightly as Gray looked at her with irritation on his face before walking out of the Guild Hall.
As they stepped outside, Gray spoke. " So if I beat you, You will tell me Phantom Lord's plan? And why the hell is it raining?! It was sunny a few minutes ago! "
" Juvia will tell you everything, Juvia will even join Fairy Tail to be with Gray if he wishes it... And it rains where ever Juvia goes. Juvia has never seen the sun. " Juvia giggled and blushed softly as Gray spoke.
" Why the hell would I wish that! Stop acting like we are a couple! " Gray had an irritated look on his face as Juvia blushed brighter.
" Gray wants to be a couple with Juvia? How very sudden this is... Whatever will Juvia do... " Juvia sighed adoringly as Gray growled in frustration.
" This woman is so weird. " Syra spoke softly as she walked over and stood next to Gray.
" I know right? Thinking we are a couple just cause I put her in chains. So weird. " Gray smirked as a chill ran up his and Syra's spines and they turned to see Juvia glaring at Syra.
" Gray belongs to Juvia. You cannot have him. Are you sure you want to be a romantic rival of Juvia's? " Juvia spoke menacingly but her expression faltered as Syra laughed heartily and spoke as she walked away.
" HA! You can have him. I have no interest in boys. Plus my lover is way cuter than him and way, Way more addictive. He is all yours water girl. " Syra giggled as Juvia glared after her with frustration on her face.
" Hey! You don't have to say it so bluntly! " Gray spoke with irritation in his voice as Syra laughed again. " That girl is a menace. "
" Juvia would be happy to deal with her for you Gray... You need only ask... Juvia would do anything for Gray... " Juvia blushed as Gray looked at her with irritation as his clothes mysteriously disappeared.
" Nice boxers Gray. " Mirajane giggled as she walked past before Gray looked down with a look of shock on his face.
" Why does this always happen?! " Gray looked irritated as Juvia blushed brightly and her nose starting bleeding slightly.
" Oh my... So... So... " Juvia sighed adorably before turning away. " So shameful... What ever shall Juvia do with him... "
" Shut up! Your not doing anything with me! " Gray looked toward her with irritation as Juvia turned toward Gray with teary eyes.
" Juvia thinks you are being unpleasant Gray. Juvia just wants to give you her love... " Juvia blushed lightly as Gray shifted into an Ice Make stance.
" Let's just get this over with. Ice Make: Lance! " Gray pushed his hand forward as shards of ice flew toward Juvia. As the ice collided with her, Juvia groaned softly before falling over as a look of shock appeared on Gray's face and the rain faded away, Letting the sunlight fill the area again. " You could have at least tried! "
" Ju... Juvia would never fight the man she loves... The sun... Juvia has finally seen the sun thanks to Gray... " Juvia trembled slightly as she stood up and turned toward Gray." You defeated Juvia. Juvia will tell you everything now. Juvia only knows that the Master was paid to capture a member of Fairy Tail. Gajeel knows everything else. Juvia will make him tell you everything. "
Juvia walked back into the Fairy Tail Guild Hall and down stairs to the cellar where Gajeel was chained to a wall. As Juvia walked over, Gajeel sneered at her. " Juvia demands Gajeel tell Gray everything he knows. "
" Piss off traitor. I don't owe you... " Gajeel groaned as Juvia seized his ear and pulled it roughly.
" You will tell Juvia's love everything or she will pull your ear off! " Juvia looked at Gajeel irritably as Gray spoke.
" Don't call me your love! We are not a couple! " Gray looked irritated as Juvia blushed.
" Gray wants Juvia to call him her love again... Such a wonderful man he is... " Juvia turned back to Gajeel and seized his ear again as Gray glared her irritably.
" Tell Juvia's love everything Gajeel! " Juvia pulled Gajeel's ear roughly again as Gajeel spoke.
" Alright! Get off my ear you bitchy water witch! " Gajeel sneered as Juvia stepped away and pouted as he spoke. " Master Jose was paid by Jude Heartfilia to bring his runaway daughter back to him. She is a member of Fairy Tail. Master Jose told me to trash Fairy Tail and force them into a Guild War so we could kidnap her. Her name is Lucy. Lucy Heartfilia. Master didn't plan on the Silver Dragon tearing her way through our Guild before you stupid Fairies retaliated so now our plan is useless. "
" If you were dumb enough to hurt her lover and her children but expected her not to react that is on you. We would have reacted if she hadn't left without us. You attacked the wrong people idiot. " Gray turned and walked back up the stairs, Juvia trailing close behind him as she spoke.
" Wait for Juvia! Gray mustn't leave his love behind! " Juvia blushed lightly as Gray's face descended into irritation once more.
" Stop saying that I am your love! WE AREN'T A COUPLE! " Gray growled in frustration as Juvia blushed brightly.
" Gray said he is Juvia's love! Juvia feels so cared for when Gray talks like that... " Juvia looked at Gray with adoration in her eyes as he turned and walked away as if he didn't hear what she said.
A Few Hours Later
Erza, Lucy and Laxus returned to the Guild Hall as the sun was at its peak in the sky. As Erza and Lucy got out of the wagon, Laxus steered it to the back of the Guild Hall and untied the horses before walking inside to speak to Makarov about it.
After a few minutes, Laxus and Makarov stepped outside and stood beside the wagon as Makarov spoke.
" A cannon you say? " Makarov looked through the pile of Machinery in the wagon as Laxus spoke.
" Yeah. Punk ass samurai named Totomaru called it a Jupiter Cannon. Didn't tell us anything about what it does or anything. " Laxus huffed disinterestedly as he walked back into the Guild Hall.
As he walked in, Laxus heard Mirajane speaking." You could have told us who you are Lucy. We would have accepted you all the same. "
" Well I wasn't sure of that Mira! I didn't run away from my family just to start throwing my name around like my father does! " Lucy spoke angrily and didn't notice Laxus walk up behind her.
" You didn't trust even me Lucy? " Laxus looked at Lucy with disappointment on his face as she turned and looked up at him longingly.
" Ofcourse I trust you... " Lucy paused as Laxus held up his hand.
" Save it. I don't want to hear your lame ass excuses. I trusted you and you didn't so much as bother to tell me your full name. Don't speak to me. " Laxus shoved Lucy out of the way roughly before walking up the Guild Hall stairs and disappearing beyond the red curtains that blocked the upstairs area from view.
" Laxus wait! " Lucy called out to him but he ignored her completely. " Laxus... "
" You should have told us Lucy. Keeping secrets makes us question if we can really trust you. " Natsu spoke bluntly as usual before Gray whacked him over the head.
" Speak for yourself moron. I don't care what Lucy calls herself. She is one of us. Now shut your trap and get out of the way. " Gray shoved Natsu out of the way before walking to the bar and sitting down.
As Gray sat down, Juvia stood behind him and put her arms around him, Nuzzling his cheek affectionately. " Juvia has decided to stay so she can be with Gray! Juvia is so happy that Gray wants her to stay! "
" I never said that! Don't make things up out of nowhere! " Gray pushed her away as Juvia's lip trembled.
" Why does Gray push Juvia away? Juvia is just giving Gray her love... Does Gray not want Juvia's love? " Juvia trembled slightly as Gray turned to her with a look of irritation.
" I told you not to make things up out of nowhere! " Gray growled as Juvia turned away and knelt down before speaking sadly.
" Gray does not want Juvia's love... " Juvia sniffled sadly as Syra spoke.
" Real smooth popsicle. Real smooth. " Syra smirked as Gray glared at her before kneeling next to Juvia.
" Look it has nothing to do with wanting or not wanting your love. I barely know you. Get to know me before getting clingy. " Gray groaned as Juvia burst into tears.
" Gray thinks Juvia is clingy?! " Juvia cried softly as Gray looked at her with irritation before Syra spoke again.
" Keep digging that hole Gray. You might go through the whole planet at this rate. " Syra laughed teasingly as Gray glared at her again while Juvia cried softly as Mirajane petted her head sympathetically.
Phantom Lord attacks under the pretence of hating Fairy Tail.
Gajeel and Juvia are captured and tell Fairy Tail the real reason behind the attack.
The truth about Lucy revealed and tension between her and Laxus runs high.
What awaits in the future? Will things fall apart?
Read on to find out!
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