DON MAKAROV (GRAMPS)
CONSIGLIERE (MAVIS VERMILLON)
UNDERBOSS (LAXUS DREYAR)
CAPO DRAGNEEL (NATSU) Previously Erza's lead
ERZA
GRAY
JUVIA
LEVY
GAJEEL
(JELLAL)
(LUCY)
CAPO STRAUSS (MIRA)
ELFMAN
LISANNA
EVERGREEN
FREED JUSTINE
BICKSLOW
ALZACK
BISCA
CAPO CLIVE (GILDARTS)
CANA ALBERONA
MACAO
LAKI
WAKABA
JET
DROY
ASSOCIATES:
REEDUS (TECH MAN/ COMPUTER WHIZ)
BUSINESS ASSOCIATES (NON CRIMINAL ACTIVITY):
WENDY MARVEL (PRACTICING DOCTOR)
PORLYUSICA (MEDICAL ADVISOR/ OFFICIAL DOCTOR)
ROMEO CONBOLT (MEDICAL ASSISTANT/CHEMIST)
"Don Makarov" Jellal bowed with respect while Lucy followed after.
"No need for formalities! You may call me gramps like everyone else or if you prefer Don, I don't mind either" The old man with the short stature smiled at them. "He seemed harmless" Lucy thought.
The old man looked at Lucy, " how's the place Lucy?" He asked her with a cheeky smile. "I love it very much." Lucy replied with a smile. "That's good, I'm happy to have a new son and daughter in the family."
"Were very much pleased to be part of it…..For now" Gramps felt a bit hurt with the last statement added, but money is money, and the FBI offered a lot in return of helping them investigate on other mafias.
"Tonight I've assigned Dragneel Capo to visit our partnered establishment the Blue Pegasus owned by our friend Bob" Gramps took out a picture of an old man with a mustache like an insect antennae. His hair was in a ponytail and he looked like a perverted devil.
"This is Jose Porla, ex- Don of Porla Familia." Gramps stated. "Ex-Don?" Lucy asked. Jellal answered "Porla Familia or better known as Phantom Mafia was one of the toughest mafia in the network, they had a lot of power controlling the Government, unfortunately after a year of being the best Jose has been under the ownership of drugs" Gramps nodded then allowed Jellal to continue his story " unfortunately a few of his drugs were new to the market so he secretly tested it out to his familia, luckily Ms. Lockser(Juvia) befriended Mr. Fullbuster(Gray) and was able to know about the situation in their mafia." Gramps looked sad for a moment. " Jose disappeared during the ambush but we were able to save her and Gajeel but the other's were to weak and with the fatal wounds they received during the raid they bled non-stop leading the other members to die from Exsanguination or loss of blood. Gramps interfered "Apparently the drugs that were injected in them makes their immune system weak and thus their platelet count reduces in time as they consume more dosage of the drug, because of this incident their mafia disbanded and was erased from history".
Lucy understood and checked out the picture of Jose one more time. " I want you to go with the group, since you will be assigned to their Capo, to the Blue Pegasus Bar" Gramps continued " the word got out that recently Jose has been visiting the bar, and its been 3 years since we last saw him, we don't know why but its possible he may harm our friends" Jellal spoke up " has the local police heard about this?" Gramps stood up to the side and said " Yes but Bob has prevented any raids to occur in their bar especially it may harm the image of their business if the media were to interfere"
Jellal and Lucy nodded. " Tonight will be your first mission, to see what he's up to. If anything suspicious happens that can lead to harm our friends, I'm giving you permission to interfere" they all understood the agreement and left the room with Gramps last words saying "I trust that you two will do a good job, good luck"
On the way back Lucy asked Jellal, " Is there a possibility that Jose may be connected to the mafia that has been causing trouble in Magnolia?" Jellal answered "it's very much possible, since Gramps decided us to be there during the observation then there may be a possibility that Jose has been conspiring with the mafia we've been looking for." He stopped in his track and put a hand on his chin "it is a little bit suspicious to know why he suddenly came out from 3 years of hiding, it may not be drugs anymore he's after.."
After the talk Lucy went to her room to fix her stuff, she wondered while pacing back and forth in the room what Jose might be up to. She thought carefully "If it were drugs why would he waste time on going to a bar every week". Lucy sighed thinking that maybe after observing him today they'd find out the answers. Lucy walked toward her closet and examined her custom made clothes, she adored them but she still preferred her simple business attire. She noticed all the mafia women she met today, they had their own styles, all sexy and intimidating. What they wore was backless, strapless or revealing in the legs or bust. She started to shiver at the thought of her wearing such clothes so revealing in public. She then fixed her stuff and hung them in the closet. " I'll keep wearing these and when I need to wear those that's when I'll try them on," she said to herself.
"Meow" Lucy shrieked at the cat that suddenly appeared beside her.
"Eeeeek!"
She sighed in relief. "You surprised me!"
Putting a hand on her chest to calm herself. She knelt down signaling the cat to come closer. The cat came slowly and cradled in her arms, it was weird because the cat's fur was blue and instead of a collar it wore a green bandana around its neck like a cape. While admiring the cat a loud noise invaded the halls.
"Happy! Where are you?!" Lucy heard Natsu yelling in the hallways. She opened her door holding the cat, assuming it was the one Natsu was looking for. Natsu stopped infront of her door when it opened and he spotted Happy in Lucy's arms.
"There you are!" Natsu angrily said to Happy.
" Sorry Lucy, he dashed off when I opened my door." He told Lucy.
"Nah it's okay, I'm more of a dog person but I like cats too."Lucy stated
Natsu smiled and said "cool, come on Happy" He gestured his hands asking happy to come to his arms but happy refused to come near Natsu and tried to scratch his hand but Natsu dodged it.
"Woah, Happy sure is angry" Lucy told Natsu.
"Naah, he's just not in the mood since were leaving him again for another mission, and I left him alone in the room the other night when I went out for a mission. He's been avoiding me for two days.."
Lucy laughed and hugged happy. "He's really fluffy" she smiled. Lucy brought happy face to face and said to the feline "Go back to your master, meow, he's worried about you, meow" the cat replied a soft "meow" and leaped to Natsu's arms.
Natsu found Lucy's childish act really cute. He blushed and smiled "Thanks Luce!" then he walked away to his room in the upper floor.
Lucy watched them walk away then Natsu turned around forgetting to tell Lucy something "hey, get ready by the way. You'll be riding with me for the mean time" he smiled and dashed of with Happy after Lucy nodded.
Lucy fixed herself up; it is a club after all. She wore a hot black skirt tight in her legs and a red top flowing free and a leather jacket to add fashion. She wore black boots as footwear and golden hoop earrings; she tied her hair in a ponytail and fixed her bangs with a few strands on the side. She was hot! She checked herself in the mirror and she had to admit she had a narcissistic side when it comes to dressing up.
After a few minutes Natsu texted her to come down. Natsu saw her and he couldn't help but stare so long at her curvaceous body. "Damn that's sexy" he thought to himself, he gulped and opened her door and they drove off to Blue Pegasus. While driving he told Lucy to open the compartment in front of her. Lucy did as she was told and a Colt M1911 Special was stashed in there. Lucy looked at the gun and held it. It was her first time to use an authentic type of gun. She usually handles a Glock 19 or 22 and sometimes Beretta Model 92.
"You know how to use one?" Natsu asked.
"Of course, its just.. An authentic type?" Lucy questioned
Natsu rolled his eyes and said "Use that for self defense only, alright? Don't shoot without my signal when the time comes." Lucy nodded.
The city lights were lit brightly showing off a haze in the streets. As they arrived the Bar everyone parked their car Jellal texted Natsu informing they were inside already and seated at the right but Natsu told him they'll be sitting at the left side with the others to prevent any suspicion. As they entered Lucy noticed an old bald man dressed in women's clothing welcoming them inside.
"Natsu! Your back" Bob came running towards Natsu for a hug bug Natsu blocked his aim by using his hand and shoved Bob to Gray.
"Gah!" The man thrown on his abs surprised Gray.
"Ahh Gray, still hot so ever" Bob complimented. Juvia was behind the whole scene. "Gray-sama!" "You bastard!" Gray shouted at Natsu.
Natsu laughed and went inside with Lucy. They sat at the left side of the room with Gajeel and Levy while Juvia and Gray sat on the other side. Erza scolded Gray for the entire ruckus outside with Bob, Gajeel seemed to notice and looked at Natsu. Natsu gave in a wink and they both hi-fived.
Levy and Lucy chatted again about the books they loved to read. The place was filled with men and the women on the other side were being taken care of hosts. While Lucy observed the area Natsu's phone beeped receiving a text from Jellal saying "He's arrived"
Natsu looked around and saw Jose at the entrance he took the middle aisle couch. There was no movement from Jose for a while. He just stayed still drinking, and then a man in a black suit came and sat beside Jose but was unrecognizable because his hat hid his face. Juvia stood up and Levy did the same and walked towards the bar area. Nichiya gave them both a dirty mojito and from their angle they did a few pictures of Jose and his companion. Lucy whispered to Natsu "do you know who he is?" Natsu shook his head signaling a no.
Jellal went out pretending to puff a cigarette but used his time to search for Jose's car. It was tricky because he had to check out the valet's list to check if Jose's car was in.
In the club….
The show started, four strippers came out, Jenny Realight, Riko Applico, DeZille Horae and Karen Lilica all dancing in their designated poles. The rules of the club were you weren't allowed to touch nor caress the girls, you can only watch. Jenny was the closest from Jose's view. He was watching her every move. He stood up and slipped a 1000 jewel in Jenny's underwear, this was a signal that he wanted more and a wilder type of dance. Jenny swayed her hips and twirled around the pole. She opened her legs giving Jose the perfect view of her ass. She showed erotic faces and kept using the pole as her grinding spot.
Lucy and the others looked carefully at Jose's actions. He seemed like pretty normal customer he watched until the end of the show, he called over a waitress and whispered something in her ear.
Natsu stopped Erza from standing up to prevent suspiciousness from Jose for he was looking around. The man in a suit stood up and shook Jose's hand and left him alone in his chair. Jose then was escorted to a private room.
Hibiki one of the hosts of the club for the women came to Natsu and the gang. "It seems he ordered for a private session with Jenny." Natsu nodded he faced the others "We can't interfere for now, but we can go to the surveillance room, Gray and Gajeel can stay outside the room in case of emergency" Natsu handed them two microphone earplugs. "Use this and wait for my command if anything happens." The two understood and left off to the door. Erza and Juvia went out to look for Jellal in case he needed assistance with what he was doing. Levy and Lucy tagged along with Natsu, Levy was a great hacker and nerd in computers. She worked on the system and was able to open 5 cameras in the room and a hidden microphone near the couch where Jose was sitting on watching Jenny, who he hired for a private session, dancing for him wildly. He kept asking her where was she from and where is she staying right now but Jenny refused to become serious and played with Jokes. Lucy clicked her tongue in disgust "Tsk, such a pervert" Natsu looked at her face and chuckled. "It's a pretty normal view when you're in a mafia." Lucy blushed and felt awkward for she hasn't even watched porn nor did she ever read any erotic novels. Her body and mind was practically a virgin and she never thought of going through these kinds of investigations. Natsu looked quizzically at Lucy's expression as she watched the five cameras and the twerking Jenny made. Natsu suddenly blurted "Don't tell me you're a ..virgin?" Lucy hit him on the head and angrily said, " This is not the time to talk about these things you idi-"
"Guys! Guys!" Levy quickly cut their conversation. They looked at the screen.
"It seems like he gave her a card or something, he seems to be really interested in her for some reason" Levy added. "Well it wouldn't be a surprise to hit on someone so daring, plus experienced" he looked at Lucy with a teasing grin. Lucy blushed then suddenly Levy patted Lucy on the back. "Don't worry Lu-chan, Natsu's a hypocrite, He's a virgin too" Natsu was surprised at what Levy mentioned to Lucy.
"Wai-wait a minute!" He blushed hard and grunted. Lucy and Levy laughed while watching him. They watched the whole show till the end and Jose showed no other suspicious act.
Meanwhile….
Jellal, Erza and Juvia had a hard time looking for Jose's car,they reached almost the other end of the parking area. "Juvia thinks that Jose came here thru a cab" Juvia suddenly stated. "I think Juvia is right, Jellal" Erza agreed. Jellal was confused "It's very unlikely to happen you see, if he were using a cab he would be showing his location, making it easier to catch him by then." Erza and Juvia thought carefully. "But Juvia thinks it's also possible someone picks him up or drops him off at the bar" Erza argued "but then he wouldn't think of the free time he has to spontaneously reserve a private session with Jenny. " The three were confused, Jellal had to find a way to attach a tracking device in his clothes instead, but knowing Jose he'd be able to recognize it and he'll immediately know that Fairy Tail has been observing him.
They were on their way back to the club then suddenly were stopped by a big thug with grey clothes and black pants. "What are you pests looking for here?". He said. Jellal stepped in front of the ladies. He noticed he wore a forged nameplate on his chest claiming that he was a bouncer. "Might I ask the same to you?" Jellal smiled devilishly he continued, " You don't even work here." In an instant Jellal lunged forward to give a flying kick but was blocked by the man's arm. He fell on the ground making Erza scream "Jellal!'
Jellal rubbed his sweat and seat "I'm alright". Jellal prepared a fighting pose and from the distance he calculated the body type of the man. Jellal assumed that his weakest point would be his left side since he covers it the most his attacks and defense were also used on the right. He aimed for the left of his shoulder and it struck him straight to the ground, but the bouncer rolled on the floor and stood up again. He said laughing" that ain't my weakest point boy." Jellal clenched his teeth and aimed his left leg he swooped under his legs and rolled behind him and kicked his left hip. The man was able to dodge the kick and was able to move farther away from Jellal. Luckily Jellal was able to dodge and block his attacks but he can't find a way to fatally harm the man. Then suddenly Erza came running in, she looked like she was about to kick him in the stomach but instead did a powerful kick to his groin, Jellal felt stupid at the idea but the man suddenly kneeled down in pain then Juvia locked her arms in his neck and pulled it to the ground creating a massive hit.
Erza felt proud and looked at Jellal "Women's Logic" she winked at him. Jellal then looked at Juvia and she said, "Oh Juvia watches wrestling from time to time" she smiled. Jellal sighed in defeat, how could he be so stupid? Erza put a hand on his shoulder " You should trust our skills, were not ordinary girls, were mafia women" the two girls smiled and Jellal did the same.
They tied the man up on a post in a dark alley, Jellal phoned Natsu to come to the alley since they captured a suspect. Natsu then commanded Gray to come with him to interrogate the alley, Levy Gajeel and Lucy was left to observe further on Jose's actions.
Natsu arrived to the alley watching the man tied to the post refusing to speak. Natsu came closer and asked Jellal if there was any response Jellal shook his head saying no. Natsu was pissed and pulled the man's hair and hitting hit hard on the concrete "Tell us,who the fuck are you? and who hired you? Natsu looked straight in his eyes. The man spitted on Natsu's face, Natsu ripped the man's piece of clothing and used it to wipe his face. Jellal suddenly spoke " I think we should do this more-" Natsu cut him off, "this is how we interrogate, by force" He let Gray hit the man in the face twice and Natsu squatted down and asked " So.. who are you? And who do you work for? Unless.. you want us to rip that face of yours till you speak" The man felt frightened at the death glare of Natsu. He stayed silent and Natsu wasn't able to take it anymore, he pulled out his gun and aimed it on his right lobe of the head.
"SPEAK!"
The man suddenly laughed, "Everything's according to plan" Natsu crossed his eyebrows in confusion". Then suddenly a loud sound exploded in the bar.
"FUCK! What was that?!" Gray panicked. Natsu was worried of Lucy he commanded Erza "Erza! Call them now see if they're alright!"
Natsu pointed the gun even harder on the man's head " Asshole! What the fuck is happening? Who's behind this?"
The man kept laughing until Natsu couldn't take it anymore and shot him straight in the head, Natsu commanded Jellal and Juvia to clean him up and make it look like he shot himself. Erza suddenly spoke " Lucy's not picking up!" Natsu and the others started to worry and ran all the way to the club.
When they arrived everyone was panicking inside and there was a battle brawling inside as well, Natsu kept shoving off all the men trying to attack him and he kept yelling " Lucy!"
He saw in the fog of smoke near the stage Lucy battling with two guys and Gajeel near her having a fight with other men. Erza found Levy at the back collecting the records they were observing in the CCTV room and after gathering them they were the first to run out of the building. Natsu looked at Gray " Gray! Help Gajeel and get Lucy outta here! I'll handle this!" Gray nodded and helped Gajeel and Lucy. Natsu looked carefully the five men cornering him, all of them attacked him at the same time but he was able to dodge and hit them at the head with synchronization. He used his gun when one came flying in from the right and hit the one coming after him next behind him with his arm. As he finished it off, Lucy came running to him, " Natsu!" Natsu held Lucy's hand and they ran for the exit but then, Lucy noticed a red dot on Natsu's head she looked behind her and a man with a sniper was aiming for Natsu. Before the shot could make it Lucy shouted " Natsu!" She stopped in her tracks and pushed Natsu to another direction and her jumping off to the opposite. The sniper shot a civilian and when Natsu realized what happened he looked for Lucy. He stood up and saw her a few meters away from him but suddenly someone grabbed her from behind. He was about to run to her and save her but two tear gas rolled in front of him,he shouted " Lucy!" Natsu used his arm to cover his eyes and Gray came back inside to get Natsu out of there.
As they went out Natsu and Gray coughed heavily, Erza approached them " Where's Lucy?!" Gray replied, "She got caught" Worried eyes in the gang started to show. Natsu breathed heavily "this was no ordinary gas" Gray said. " It's highly acidic and can break skin cells in a matter of minutes if exposed for too long"
Natsu was furious " Levy! What happened? How did this happen?" He asked. Levy was held by Gajeel in his arms she looked at Natsu " Everything was going well, Jose finished his session and left the bar without suspicion" Gajeel interfered " It's true, I followed him outside to continue observation and after his car left a bomb exploded inside the bar."
Levy nodded "It's seems while we weren't looking someone planted a bomb inside, we were able to get the recordings of the room but then a brawl of battles happened. Luckily Lucy and Gajeel were able to buy me some time to gather half of the data." Gray looked at Natsu, "Weren't you the one holding Lucy? Why did you get separated?" Natsu stood still a moment "She pushed me suddenly out of nowhere and the man in front of me was dead shot in the head, I'm assuming she saw the light of the gun targeting on my head and saved my life." Levy felt proud of Lucy's bravery "Lu-chan.."
Natsu faced Juvia, "Juvia call Reedus at home base. Tell him to track my Colt M1911 Special." Juvia did as she was told and called Reedus, while doing so Jellal approached Natsu. "You planted a tracker on Lucy's gun?" Natsu nodded "Basically it's mine, I gave it to her. Most of our guns are custom made and I had mine with a tracker in case I was framed for something I'd be the first to find out" he gestured his hand pointing himself. Jellal found it impressive to think beforehand, he told Natsu " You needn't to be worried of Lucy, and She's a smart girl. She'll find her ways" Natsu turned his back and said "She's still a woman, you don't know what these thugs are capable of, Jellal" He continued to his ride and Erza came closer to Jellal, "That kid's just worried" Jellal smiled at her "Man" he sighed "Young love".
"Juvia any details?" Natsu asked before stepping in the car.
"It looks like they've gone to the northeast of Fiore, Oak Town." Juvia spoke.
Gray interrupted "That's where the Phantom Mafia was settled at"
Juvia nodded "Juvia thinks we should go now, so we can arrive there in no time." Gray looked at Jellal "Jellal, what time is it on you?" Jellal answered "2:20, we'll get there in around 10 min."
Natsu chuckled "10 my ass, We'll be there in 5! FULL SPEED EVERYONE! Lucy needs us!"
Before Natsu could get in his car Hibiki, Ren and Eve came running towards them "Natsu! Wait"
Natsu stopped getting in his car while the others started their engines. "It looks like our women were kidnapped as well." Hibiki said. Eve felt like crying "Please save them, they maybe trash to you but we treasure them as comrades" Ren knelt down and crossed his left arm to his chest, "I beg of you please save Jenny." Natsu nodded and smiled " Anything for our friends, we'll do our best to bring them back safe."
Natsu and the gang drove off to Oak Town, on their way to save Lucy.