"So that was all you found out in the library?" The Master asked.
"Yes, Master" Levy replied whilst nodding. The script mage had spent the last half an hour explaining to Erza and Makarov, what she had found out about the dark mage in the guilds library, often having to repeat or explain in further detail.
"Are you positive that the Heavens Light Pearl is in Lavender town?" The red-headed mage asked.
"Yes, Erza" Said Levy "The book was in the archaeologists' possession, so I'm sure that the pearl is too". Master and Erza both nodded at Levy's statement.
"When are you hoping to leave?" Master asked.
"I was hoping to leave immediately" She said, whilst fidgeting with her hands, this felt like an interrogation.
"Good. Erza will accompany you" Master said once he had stood up.
"Um...well, you see, Master I was going to take Gajeel..." Said the script mage whilst keeping her gaze on the floor, her revelation causing her guild mate and guild master to exchange a glance, both wondering that they were imagining what Levy had said.
"...Gajeel?" Makarov and Erza said in unison.
"Levy, are you sure about this, I could always accompany you" Erza suggested suddenly starting to wonder f there was more going on between the two mages than shown.
"Thank you for offering, Erza but Gajeel has shown that he is able to protect me and his dragon slayer abilities would come in handy" Levy said, knowing the real reason she didn't want Erza to accompany her was that she wanted some alone time with the dark haired mage.
"Very well" Makarov sighed as he scratched his head "However I'm going to send Erza and the rest of Team Natsu to Lavender once you've found the pearl... even though Gajeel has exceptional abilities, I still don't want the both of you to facing a dark mage alone". Levy nodded; at least she still had a day or two alone with Gajeel.
Gajeel had been stood at the platform for almost an hour now, when the shrimp came running back into the guildhall, telling how they had to leave immediately the Iron dragon slayer thought she had meant it; he was beginning to wonder if she would even show.
"Stop pouting" Lily said, the black exceed was perched on the top of a bench, his head tilted up wards to face the tall dragon slayer.
"I'm not..." Gajeel growled back at his cat as he folded his arms over his chest.
"You were, because you're upset that levy is late as you get to spend less time with her" Lily pointed out. Why was he such a smart ass? Gajeel growled, if it were anyone else, they would have taken a step back but as it was lily he just laughed.
"Gajeel! Lily!" Shrimp shouted, they both turned to see her running up to them, dressed in her usual sundress and carrying a large red satchel.
"What took you so long?" Gajeel asked, he turned slightly to see his cat smiling smugly.
"Sorry" She panted "I was gathering up some books"
"So your bag is full of books?" Lily asked.
"And other things" Shrimp said smiling; she turned suddenly as he train had just pulled up into the station, allowing them and many others to start boarding and take their seats. Gajeel and lily took one side of the booth, while Shrimp sat opposite, her face already buried in a book about ancient runes. Once the journey had begun Gajeel started a little uncomfortable, as if he were being watched, he turned to look at his cat who seemed to be feeling the same as he was starting to slouch lower into his seat, Shrimp too had the familiar feeling as she had put her book down and was pulling a weird face.
"Why's everyone staring?"Shrimp whispered, trying not to be heard by the other passengers. From the moment the three of them had sat down, many of the other passengers had decided that the group of Fairy Tail mages would become their main source of entertainment. Gajeel had growled several times at numerous men who had stared far too long at his shrimp and was starting to get tired from the same routine. He even purposely placed his arm around his shoulder to send the message to one ogling passenger; however this had no use as the idiot tried several times to grab her attention, only to be shot down.
"They may be staring as we are such a mismatched group" Lily suggested.
"Even though we're different, we still work" Shrimp said as she averted her gaze to her book once more.
"We have been walking around this stupid town for ages, where is this archaeologist?!" Gajeel shouted, earning a cheeky chuckle from Levy at how impatient the Iron Dragon Slayer had become.
"I'm sure that he's somewhere, Gajeel, it shouldn't be too long" The Script Mage said smiling.
"That was what you said an hour ago" Gajeel growled.
"If you're bored, go and do something else, and I'll find him myself" Levy suggested.
"Yeah, and leave you alone" Gajeel scoffed.
"I'll take lily... besides, he doesn't whine like you" Said Levy, smiling playfully.
"Fine. Meet here. In an hour" He said then he turned off and walked away.
" Let's find this archaeologist, Lily " Levy sighed as the two of them headed off.
After what seemed like an eternity of walking, Levy and Lily finally found the archaeologist; Mr Edgar White, in one of the towns many museums.
"Miss McGarden, a pleasure to see you again, I send my deepest apologies for your injuries the other day" Said Mr White while firmly shaking, the script mage's hand.
"Mr White, Levy's fine" She said whilst retracting her hand from his grasp. Mr White's eyes, suddenly focused on Lily, his face brightening up at the sight of the exceed.
"Ah, Levy, what a fine specimen you have in your possession" He gasped, earning a raised brow from the exceed.
"Mr White, Lily isn't a specimen" Said Levy.
"I'm just an exceed" Lily stating.
"My an exceed, May I ask, where-" Mr White started but was cut off by the Script mage.
"Look Mr White, we don't have time to talk today, do you have the Heavens light Pearl in the museum?" She asked.
"Well, yes, would you like to see it?" Mr White asked as he picked up a glass container.
"Is that the pearl?" Lily asked, as Mr White placed the container on the table in front of them.
"Yes it is, and it's the most valuable item to Lavender History Museum yet so little is known of its origin" Mr White answered.
"You don't suppose we could...borrow it?" Levy asked, causing Mr White to start hyperventilating.
"You can't just 'borrow' such a valuable item!" Mr White exclaimed.
"Mr White, we do need that pearl" Levy stated.
"And I need the both of you to leave now, before I call security" Said Mr White angrily. Lily took a step forward, ready for action, however was stopped by Levy who shook her head, she didn't want to resort to violence; after all, Mr White was only doing his job.
"Well, then I guess I need to do this" Levy Sighed, earning looks of confusion from both lily and Mr White. "Solid Script: HOLE!". Before he could react, Mr White was trapped, waist down in the word 'hole' allowing Levy to take the opportunity and grab the glass container, with the pearl inside.
"Levy..." Lily said shocked.
"Sorry, Mr White, but we need this pearl" Said the script mage, as the two mages ran out of the museum.
For the second time in one day, Gajeel found himself waiting on the Shrimp, it was starting to dark and he was starting to get worried. Where were the Shrimp and his cat? Just as he was about to begin his search he heard the familiar voice of the Shrimp.
"Gajeel!" She shouted. "Gajeel". The Dragon slayer looked over to find The Shrimp running over to him; she was holding a small glass container in her hands with lily flowing just above her.
"What took you so long?" he asked
"There were a few...complications" lily answered. Gajeel turned to face Shrimp who nodded in agreement.
"We should go" Said Shrimp, whilst looking around as if someone was coming.
"What Why?" Gajeel asked, and then suddenly shouts were heard as a large number of men in suits were seen in the distance.
"Stop thief!" They shouted. Gajeel turned to look at The Shrimp, who smiled innocently.
"You stole that?!" Gajeel asked, surprised at his Shrimp's behaviour.
"It was a spur in the moment decision?" She said as she shrugged his shoulders.
"Fine" Said Gajeel as he took a step in front of The Shrimp "Iron Dragons-"
"Gajeel!" Levy shouted "We don't want to kill them"
"Then I guess you want us to get arrested" Gajeel scoffed.
"No, let me handle this" She said as she stepped in front of him. "Solid Script: Explosion!"
The mage watched as the words explosion appeared, creating a loud bang, a flash of light and a lot of smoke, causing the mob to stop in their tracks and allowing the mages to escape. As the three of them ran for cover Gajeel couldn't help but smile about how his Shrimp never ceased to amaze him.