Master Makarov was silent for a long while, long enough that members of the guild started to mingle and chat about the current situation. A few approached Team Natsu, each member attempting to placate them with false notions of hope. In truth, they had no idea if there would be anything left to save. Though, since Lucy's outburst about no news from anywhere, the guild had high hopes that they would be able to make it on time and save the village from whatever threat there was. Minutes passed before Master Makarov sighed deeply and stood up.
"My children, we are faced with a difficult decision. One that cannot be made lightly. One that could potentially save or destroy that village. A decision that may save lives or end them. This decision will be a hard one, but I am confident that we will reach an answer that will be the right one. But that is not without risk. As is every choice we make together. Now that all the information has been presented, it is time to think this through. Are there any other questions before we start?" He scans the room with tired old eyes. Each and every member is staring, unblinking, at him with fierce determination shining bright on their faces. Like the moon on a crystal clear night. A satisfied smile stretched across his face and he know in that moment his children would do whatever necessary to make sure the village is free from whatever ails them.
"We're ready to do whatever it takes Master, to save those villagers and protect the village." Erza stands tall, her pride practically radiating and enveloping the guild. They can feel her resolve and now they are all standing. Ready to take up arms and fight for their lives and those of the villagers. A group of people from all over, each with their own desires and lives, coming together as one for the sake of others.
This, and this alone, is what she had been waiting for. A moment, frozen in time, a moment that would change their whole future. A moment, one single little moment, filled with so much determination and faith in themselves, is what she had waited for. That moment, where their hearts beat as one. A moment so profound, that it could not be described in words, only felt. A moment that would be forever etched in stone, a moment worth waiting for. A moment, that moment, was all she needed to know that she had chosen the perfect world to start with.
In that span of a second, in that moment, the guild reached a decision single minded. No matter what, they would do whatever it takes, no matter the cost, to right this great wrong. Though, no-one seemed to noticed this feeling. They were all too caught up trying to figure out a plan. Though, that wasn't going very well. Everyone wanted to go, and they all had their own plan, so like normal they all yelled it out to the heavens. Trying to be heard over the shouts of others.
"HEY"
And cue the cricket sounds.
Lucy stands there huffing and puffing, she had been trying to get everyone attention for several minutes now. Her last course of action was of course to shout at the top of her lungs to get everyone's attention. It worked.
But left her breathless.
"Thank you Lucy." Makarov smiles at her and she smiles back around her panting.
"Now, I know you all want to go but we can't leave Fairy Tail completely defenseless. Therefore I propose a team. Those that really, truly, wish to join in this mission will simply write on their name on a piece of paper. This team will be tasked with making it to the village, assessing the situation, forming a plan, acting it out, and finally, saving the village. They will then report back to the guild to let us know are safe and sound. We'll have Porlyusica treat any wounded when they arrive back should there be a need." He turned to face Mirajane. "May I borrow some paper?"
"Yes Master." She smiled and crouched down to grab a binder filled with blank parchment. Grabbing one from the binder she stands back up and hands the paper to him. She slides a quill towards him and places and ink well beside it.
"I'll be first to sign my name Master." Erza moved forwards and picks up the quill, dipping it in the ink. He nods in approval and lays the paper on the bar top beside him. She quickly scrawled her name and places the quill in the ink.
"Thank you Erza." Makarov smiled and pats her arm. Natsu huffs.
"Hurry up and move Erza, I wanna write my name already!" Natsu whines. Erza turned her head to face him and shoots him a glare. He cowers and lets out a small 'eep'. She shakes her head and moves over, allowing him to take her place. He grins at her and hastily writes his name under hers. His writing is slanted and warbles to the right. It is childlike next to her neat and smaller writing. But for him, it is enough.
"Luce, you're next, then you Happy!" Natsu has stepped back and slung his arm around Lucy's shoulders. She stares at him and gapes.
"M-me? W-why?" She stutters out. Natsu shoots her a look of confusion.
"Because we're partners Luce, we always go on jobs together."
"Aye!" Happy floats above them and punches the air. She blinks and sighs. She knows he isn't wrong with that line of logic. That and she is rather curious about this request. Something is off and she feels the need to get to the bottom of it, little does she know that several of her fellow members felt the same way.
"Alright then, I'll do it. But not because we are partners. I am doing this for the villagers and my pride as a Fairy Tail member. That and I am curious about this white gate key." Lucy strides confidently up to the paper and writes her name down.