Welcome back all of you. I hope you all enjoyed the first two chapters of the story. Anyways the story continues.
The following day, both the Fairies and the Tailorz stood in the centre of Magnolia's town. They had to plan on how they were going to do some research on the matter, "As Master Makarov said, we should consider talking to the residents of the town," Erza said while glancing around, "There's a chance we'll get a lead."
"Sounds like a good idea but I don't think most people would take a mob of people asking them questions," Gildarts responded, "Plus, the Tailorz have a pretty bad reputation around here. We could get arrested for past crimes."
"Then ditch the Yakuza looking outfits," Lucy said while examining the men, "at least we aren't wearing our work clothes."
"That's why it would be a good idea to split up," Levy spoke up , "If you change your outfits and we all split up into smaller groups and look like regular townies asking around. Since there are sixteen of us, we should go in groups of four."
"If that's the case then I'll divide the teams," Titania said while looking at all the mages in front of her.
"Wait, who put you in charge?" Natsu challenged while getting all up in her face.
Erza simply smirked and grabbed him by the collar and lifted him up before snarling, "Why don't you shut up and listen to orders, Lizard. The next time you stand up to me, you'll be sorry." Her words instilled fear in the younger mage who just nodded in surrender as she put him down, "Now, Listen to your teams."
"The first team will consist of Gajeel, Laxus, Levy and Mirajane," she said while pointing out each individual, "You shall take on the South of Magnolia." With that the said individuals walked off. She then turned to another group, "The second team will consist of, "Carla, Wendy, Happy and Pantherlily. Take on the East." The second team then took off, "The third team will consist of Natsu, Lucy, Gray and Juvia who will be taking the North," The third team did as they were supposed to.
"That just leaves you, Elfman, Cana and I to take the West," Gildarts said while walking up to her.
"Let's just make sure we find out as much as we can."
Now all in casual outfits (Their anime outfits), Team 1 made their way through the crowd of people asking them about anything they might've seen recently, "Well… no. I haven't come into contact with anything weird," one man said to the group.
"I see… so everything's been normal lately?" Levy asked with a slight frown of disappointment.
"Actually, I found something in my yard last week," he said while reaching into his pocket, "It's some weird lacrima I dug up. You can have it if you want. I doubt it can be of any value at the hospital."
Levy took the object into her purse, "Thank you so much sir. We'll be off now. Come on guys."
"You've got a nice ass," Gajeel complimented as they walked causing her to blush, "T-Thanks but. Why were you looking at my butt?" she asked but what he did next shocked her.
"Woah, it's really firm too," he said as he gave it a feel only to be slapped by the shorter female.
"H-How dare you… pervert?" she asked blushing madly, "you should be ashamed."
"Come on, it was a compliment," The dragon slayer defended, "I'll admit that it's way better to look at than your chest," his comment made her blush out of embarrassment, "Did I say something wrong?"
"What a loser. You can't even flirt right," Laxus said with arm around Mira's waist, "Now do you accept my offer?"
"We just met so it's too early to get any real action," Mira said while looking up at him, "I'd prefer we stayed on this level until we knew each other better."
"F-Fine," he huffed.
"It's fine Gajeel, I'm used to being told that," she said while holding her bag close to her chest.
"Honestly, it doesn't matter that much," Gajeel said while looking up, "I don't really care if your chest is flat. You're still really pretty." A blush was visible on his face though only Levy noticed.
"Sorry to bother you, sir," Wendy said politely before continuing, "do you know anything about weird magic being used?"
"Uh… nope," a boy about the same age as her replied, "Why, what's wrong?"
"Don't worry about it sir. We'll be off now," the young slayer said before walking away with Carla in her arms with Lily and Happy following close behind.
"Better not put anyone into panic with information," Carla said while looking up at her partner who nodded in agreement.
"You know Carla, I'm happy with this team up," Wendy said while stroking her fur, "I'm finally around other dragon slayers and hopefully I can learn stuff from them."
"Well that's great that you're happy but I'm not sure you'd be safe around them on your own," Carla said while looking forward, "There's something about these boys that isn't safe for young girls. So don't get too familiar with them or they'll take advantage."
"You worry too much Carla," she giggled, "I'll be careful not to give them any opportunity," she said to which Carla smiled, "You care for me."
"So Carla, just so you know, I haven't been neutered yet," Happy said smugly.
"Filthy tomcat," Carla said while up turning her nose, "Like I would consider mating with you." She then examined him more, "When we said change into casual outfits, we didn't expect you to only wear a bag, have some decency."
"Sorry, the only clothes I have are my work ones so I don't have any clothes to wear," he said while looking at thee ground.
"Hah, it looks like someone failed to score a date," Lily chuckled from where he stood, "who in the world starts off by mentioning their mating status?"
"W-Well… stop laughing at me!" Happy said as he lunged at the larger Exceed who grabbed him and put him down, "It's not fair."
"Hey, what's that?" Wendy said as a dark figure passed her.
"Hold on, it could be dangerous," Lily said, "Move slowly."
The group slowly made their way into the alley in which the figure rushed into and saw t standing at the end of the alley hunched over.
"I'm feeling very sleepy right now," Wendy said as she yawned.
"Excuse me sir, we need to talk!" Lily shouted to the figure which only showed its teeth.
"I don't get it," Lucy said while furrowing her brows, "No one seems to know anything."
"It is quite strange," Gray said with his hands in his pockets, "Though, the old man did say something about it being an unusual unheard of magic so it shouldn't be something easy to find out about."
"I agree," Lucy said before looking behind her, "Could you tell your friend to quit staring at my butt. It's really creepy."
"Heh, I'd advise you to get used to this kind of attention," the ice wizard who was suddenly shirtless said, "He gets this way around pretty girls," he continued, "Be careful though, he has trouble keeping it in his pants. Isn't that right Baby Daddy?"
"Shut up, asshole! I'll burn you," Salamander threatened, "Besides, Juvia here seems to be having a fun time drooling over you," he said while looking at the love struck water mage.
"Don't worry my love. You look amazing," she said while walking up to him, "I want to walk with you." She then dragged him behind giving Natsu a chance to walk with the celestial mage.
"So Lucy, you from around here?" he asked with his hands resting on the back of his head.
"Well… yes I am," she responded.
"I see… what kind of guys are you into?"
"Anyone that feels special to me and isn't a total pervert," she said while side glancing at him
"Listen, how much for a night?" he asked only to get slapped across the face, "Ouch, that hurt."
"I am not a hooker!" Lucy said in embarrassment, "We just met and you're already acting like that."
"Come on, it was a question," the pinkette defended
"You're already screwing up with the ladies," Gray teased, "she's probably afraid of getting knocked up by your deadbeat ass."
"Stupid idiot," Natsu said before walking forward with his head lowered and hands in his pockets leaving everyone behind.
"How have his feelings been hurt so easily?" Lucy asked slightly worried.
"Don't worry about him. He'll be fine in a couple of minutes," Gray said with Juvia still hooked to him.
"Say, what's with calling him a Baby Daddy, did he knock someone up?" the blonde asked Gray.
"For two years now, a girl named Yukino from Sabertooth occasionally visits the hideout asking to see Natsu who is never around when she comes," the ice mage started, "we asked her why she needed him so bad and she said he got her pregnant so she needed to speak to him about it."
"Pregnant, how sure is she that it's his?"
"We asked her the same question continuously until we met the child ourselves," he explained, "Without a doubt that kid is his. They look so much alike its undeniable" he continued, "We don't know if he really doesn't know anything about it or if he is just avoiding the facts. I doubt it's a coincidence that he's always out when she comes over."
"I see… why exactly does she need to meet him though?"
"She says she wants the kid to have a father in its life and her boyfriend won't pass for the real deal," Gray responded.
Suddenly screams could be heard from nearby, "What is that thing!" went one voice. "Run away!"
"Did you hear that?" Lucy asked in alarm.
"Sounds like trouble," Juvia who was caught off guard responded, "Wait, where's Natsu?" she asked noticing the pinkette's absence.
"Probably on his way there," Gray said before increasing his pace, "Let's go."
"This is getting us nowhere," Gildarts groaned as they ended up questioning a riddler.
"Nowhere is somewhere where there is nothing but it has potential to be somewhere," the old man responded.
"Those riddles are not manly," Elfman muttered, "Just spit it out already."
"Sorry sir but we are being serious," Erza said trying to get through to him, "do you know anything about strange magic?"
"Strange magic is something so unscientific like-" he started but was cut off by Elfman who knocked him out.
"You didn't have to go that far," Cana said from where she stood, "the old guy made some sense if you ask me."
"We must move forward now. We can't waste time." Erza said while resting the man on a softer surface, "Where to now?"
Suddenly, the sound of screams and shouting could be heard, "I suggest we head in the direction of the commotion. The magic power I can sense is quite intense.," Gildarts said while running in the direction of the noise with his group following.
The group arrived at the scene where there was chaos all over. People were running all over the place and several structures were destroyed. In short period of time, Natsu came crashing into a fruit stand.
"Natsu, what's going on?" the crush master asked.
"Some guy attacked Wendy and the exceeds during their search. They're badly injured," the dragon slayer said as he stood up, "I don't know why but this creep is making all of us feel weak."
"Dammit!" Gildarts exclaimed before turning to Erza, "Check on the injured. I'll deal with this guy," he said as he nodded and parted ways with Titania.
Erza rushed over to where Wendy and the Exceeds lay with Levy and Mira at their sides, "How bad is it?"
"They're unconscious and have strangely high fevers," Mirajane said as she examined Wendy, "That man is using strange magic."
Gildarts walked onto the battlefield filled with debris and dust everywhere. He glanced over and the other mages struggling to stand up to the hooded creature in front of them. He wasn't going to let it do anymore harm, "Hey, over here!" he shouted catching its attention.
The creature slowly made its way towards him with sharp teeth and catlike eyes the only visible facial features on it. Gildarts began to feel a wave of weakness wash over him, "What are you?" he asked to which only the hissing sounds in made were the response.
"Whatever you are, I won't let this continue. Crushing Evil, Spreading the Truth…Empyrean!" he said as the force of his attack was only absorbed into the creature giving it ability to gain a larger physique, "What the heck! It didn't do anything."
"You like to take in magic huh? Take this…All Crush!" he said as his attack hit the creature allowing it to absorb more energy, "Shit!" he said as the creature lunged at him and let out a roar attack that hit the man and sent him flying into a wall.
"Boss! How could it hurt you? Don't worry, I'll take care of him," Natsu said as he was about to take off but was held back, "Why?"
"Natsu, I'm not going to let you get hurt by that monstrosity," Gildarts said while holding his shoulder, "You go rest, I'll take him down," he said to which the younger boy reluctantly agreed.
"Aye boss."
The crush wizard tried to lunge at the creature a little more but ended up getting beaten up brutally once more. Starting from burns to bruises, all were present. Gildarts found himself cornered as the creature prepared for another roar attack. As the attack was released a sword flew through the monster's neck thowing off its aim.
"Get up, he won't be down for long," Erza said while helping him up to his feet, "it's quite powerful."
"Sure is," he said while dusting his cape, "Now, let's take this asshole down!"
The leaders started to square off with the beast as their combined powers would surely take it down.
The duo had been cornered by the creature again and it was trying to prepare another attack, "I've had it. Absolute Heaven!" he said as his fist lit up.
Erza and simultaneously launched a sword at the creature at the same time as the crush attack leading Gildarts into punching the sword with his attack and hence increasing its speed and power encasing it in a bright light, "Fairy's Might!" they both shouted in unison as the blade pierced the creature destroying it instantly leaving only its robe.
"A unison raid. That's what it took," Gildarts said while looking at his fist.
"Have you ever seen lacrima like these?" Erza said while holding some that she removed from the creature's robe.
"No I haven't though its giving out a weakening effect," the Tailor said while taking a closer look.
"We'll take a better look at this at the lab. We should get going," Titania said while handing them over to Gildarts, "My armour doesn't have any pockets so keep them in yours."
"Um okay," he said as they walked over to the other team mates who were all by a booth with Wendy and the Exceeds still unconscious.
"That Unison raid was the coolest shit ever!" Natsu said while running up to the leaders, "By the way, do you guys know what that thing was?"
"Not a clue," Erza confessed before turning to Levy, "Levy, are you able to examine these lacrima more at the labs?"
"Uh sure," she agreed.
"Alright team, let's head back."
Hey readers. Thanks for reading so far, I appeaciate it. I really hope you're enjoying this and reviews are welcome. Anyways, see you all in the next chapter.