Chapter 15: Trapped
Gajeel felt like he'd been stabbed in the heart. He felt his stomach drop, a horrible sinking feeling. His feet had never moved so quickly before. He rushed to Levy's side. She was prostrate, hair splayed all around her, book in hand. The book. Not that the book mattered to Gajeel in that moment. He turned Levy's body around, so her face looked up to the ceiling, and then pulled her into his arms. She looked so frail. He glanced at her hand, which had faced the electric shock head on, and was compelled to take another look. Her hand hand blue trails like little rivers, staring from her fingertips all the way to her elbow. What had Jellal done to her? He heard his cruel laughter and glared at the man.
His pompous, cocky face looked victorious. He spoke with ease "You are to easy. Playing the both of you makes chess seem challenging, how pathetic." He gave Erza a sideways glance "Erza your traitorous ways stick out, just like that hair of yours. I give you credit for your ability to network. Simon's will was always weak though, so I'm not exactly impressed."
Erza's face went white. Her jaw clenched, she tried to look strong but Gajeel knew better. She was thinking the same thing he was. What happened to Simon? Erza took a step forward, with grace and an aura of calm.
She looked like she was about to say something. Probably cover for Simon, but she was interrupted by Jellal's words "I've given him his punishment. The same with go with you, with that chunk of metal, and with the two dimwits outside. You will all get something for your actions. After I will release you, but in return for my kindness I get to keep the blue haired girl."
The hair on the back of Gajeel's neck stood up. Levy? No, he couldn't let that happen. He needed her with him. He tucked a loose strand behind the girl's ear, before gently laying her down on the floor. He had to protect her. He loved her.
"You're not going to take us down so easily, you piece of shit." His feelings turned into unmanageable rage "I'll kill you, I'll tear you limb from limb. You're the one who will receive punishment."
Gajeel didn't even remember moving, he was just there. Ready to face off against Jellal, ready to punch that prick smile right off his rotten face when he felt a pain. It brought him down to his knees, it was almost as awful as his sickness. He gritted his teeth trying to out will the pain, but he just couldn't. Then he heard Erza yelp in pain, she to was brought down to her knees. He heard a step and then a laugh.
"Did you really think I never fought back? Ha, you were so focused, you didn't even see the darts. My little darts are filled with a powerful toxin. You live though don't worry. You'll just be in pain, lots and lots of pain. My men will drop you off somewhere and you will never come back. The blunette and that book will stay here. This is final." He bent down and whispered in Gajeel's ear "Don't you fret tin man, I'll take good care of her."
Gajeel wanted to kill him. He wanted to strangle him till he saw the life leave his green eyes. He wasn't able to though. He couldn't even lift a fucking finger, he was powerless. He watched him walk away, towards Levy. He felt an internal scream trying to force its way out of his throat, but it never made it. Then everything turned black.
And done. Thank for any and all support and I'm sorry this chapter is so short. I just really wanted to publish something for you guys who are still reading my stuff. Thanks so much it means the world to me.