The Sabertooth guild wasn't expecting to see what they saw when the doors opened. They didn't expect to see their comrades walk in, supporting each other as they entered. They didn't expect to see members of Fairy Tail limp in behind them. This came as a shock to the members. Everyone rushed up and helped each one up as it looked like each one was about to collapse.

"Get everyone to the infirmary now!" Dobengal demanded as the members helped their hurt comrades and Fairy Tail. "Easy Sting, we'll get you all treated for your wounds."

"No…contact Fairy Tail right now." Sting ordered as Dobengal blinked. Why contact Fairy Tail now?

"But Sting, you need to be treated for your wounds!"

"This is an emergency Dobengal. Now contact Fairy Tail for me. I need to talk to Master Makarov. Some thing's happened." Sting explained as the Sabertooth ninja gave a nod.

"Very well. Let's get you to your office but after that, I'm taking you to the infirmary to get you treated." Dobengal answered as the blond gave a nod. Quickly, the Sabertooth ninja entered the guild master's office and helped Sting sit down in his chair. Groaning, Sting laid back against the chair, feeling the pain from the battle. He needed to make his quick or he'd be passing out at any moment. That or Rogue would be the one to drag him to the medical ward. Dobengal was at the communication lacrima, trying to get a hold of the Fairy Tail guild master.

"This is Makarov Dreyar answering." Finally, Dobengal was able to get through. The ninja bowed to the Fairy Tail guild master.

"Master Makarov, this is Sabertooth calling in. Our Master wishes to speak to you. This is an emergency." Dobengal explained as Makarov gave a nod. Picking up the lacrima, Sting came into picture. Makarov's eyes widen when he saw how beat up Sting looked.

"What in the world happened to you?" Makarov questioned as Sting groaned, trying to lean forward. Dobengal helped the injuries guild master lean forward as gentle as he could.

"Master Makarov, you and Fairy Tail need to come to Sabertooth now! Laxus, Evergreen and Bickslow were attacked the same time myself and my comrades were attack. It happened while all of us were answering the same request." Sting explained as the Fairy Tail guild master's eyes widen. "I need you to come here with Fairy Tail now."

"We will be leaving now, Master Sting. We will be there soon. Now go get treated for your wounds!" Makarov demanded as Sting gave a nod. Makarov's image vanished as the blond fell back against his chair, exhausted as he let out a groan. Dobengal rushed to his guild master's side and pick him up, rushing him to the infirmary.

"You pushed yourself, Sting. You should have waited till you had been treated to contact Fairy Tail." The Sabertooth Ninja scolded as Sting just rolled his eyes.

"This was important." The blond answered as they entered the medical ward. The seven members were already being treated for their wounds as Dobengal put Sting on a bed.

"Sting where were you?!" Rogue asked in a worried voice as Sting laid back and was treated for his wounds.

"I had to contact Fairy Tail."

"Are they on their way?" Yukino asked as the blond nodded.

"Yes. They should be here within the next few hours."

"I give it two hours if you told Gramps we were hurt." Laxus explained.

"That fast? Wow I wasn't expecting that." Sting answered as the Lighting Dragon Slayer rolled his eyes.

"…was anyone else surprised from what happened?" Yukino questioned. No one answered. Still fresh in their minds it was. Seeing Freed and Rufus, sensing the evil feeling they emitted, what they said to them, how strong they'd become in just over a week. It didn't help that Jiemma was responsible for all of this. Orga made a fist with small sparks emitting off.

"That bastard will pay." Orga growled. "No one kidnaps one of hour own and uses 'em as his fucking solider to do his damn dirty work!" If the God Slayer could, he'd smash his fist into the wall. But he didn't allow that to happen because he was being treated and Sting would have his throat if he punched a hole into the medical ward wall.

"I still can't believe that…that man was Freed." Bickslow admitted.

"That's not the Freed I know. Not my caption." Laxus answered as he closed his eyes and crossed his arms. "There's no way in hell."

"Rufus-sama said the Rufus we knew died." Yukino sadly added while looking down.

"He told me the one we knew died the day he was kidnapped and had to fucking remind me that I failed!" Orga hissed. "That's one thing I am fucking regret to this moment. Not being able to protect him."

"Orga, you couldn't do anything. Your strength and magic were taken from you." Rogue explained. That moment when Orga rushed into the guild was still in the minds of the Sabertooth members. Hearing the doors bust open and nearly coming off their hinges and seeing the mixed emotions the God Slayer's face.

"I didn't run fast enough!" Orga hissed. "If only I had run faster, maybe I could have saved Rufus from being kidnapped. Just maybe!"

"To be honest, I don't think it would have mattered how fast you would have run. They were both targeted so no matter what, they'd still be in danger even if we managed to save them." Evergreen commented. Orga knew she was right. Remembering what Thorn had said to the two of them.

"Either way, if you defeat me or not, you're still coming with us. Even if you somehow manage to kill me, Master will send someone else out and personally kidnap you. Oh the plans we came up with that were just far too simple to our Master."

"…yeah you're right. Jiemma would send someone else to kidnap them." Orga answered in a hush voice.

"They've been gone for a week and they come back strong. What the hell did Jiemma do to them!" Sting questioned. "I mean…fuck! Rufus managed to catch my fist and bend it backwards! Since when could he catch someone punches?!"

"I can tell you that Jiemma had them trained and I'm sure it was aggressive." Minerva replied as she closed her eyes, flashbacks of her childhood coming to her.

"Hmph! I'll tell you something, those spells were strong!" Bickslow added as the seven mages agreed.

"They obviously learned those while during their training. Expect Rufus I'm sure. He probably memorized them." Minerva commented as Orga gave a nod.

"He memorized at least one of them, Dark Shield during our fight." Orga explained. "And now he's got Dark Fire Ball and that fucking spell...Absorbed Power Release!"

"We have to be careful with that one." Yukino stated.

"We have to be careful in general. Who knows what the former master had them study." Evergreen pointed out as Sabertooth nodded.

"If anything, he's probably made them study loads of dark spells and forbidden spells." Laxus commended.

"I guarantee you he has. And now they're just waiting for the perfect time to use them on us." Minerva spoke as she opened her eyes. "If anything, the next time we meet, they'll use those dark spells."

"And if so, Freed's spells will be twice as powerful and I've got a feeling they'll be fatal." Laxus added. "Hell, he might even have a new form. Something even terrifying than his Darkness form." Bickslow got shivers thinking about that.

"Damn baby, don't make me think about that. That form is already scary enough, but something even scarier than that?"

"Who knows, it could happen. Freed might make a deal with a powerful demon…if that's how it works." Evergreen started but realized she didn't really know how Freed managed to get his two forms, Absolute Shadow and Darkness.

"Absolute Shadow is more like armor while Darkness is takeover so who knows." Laxus explained as he closed his eyes. "All I know is that the next time we meet, I'm beating the living hell out of him." 'As much as I don't want too… I have no choice.'

"That sounds like our only opinion at this point. But I'm afraid it'll be a lot harder than that." Minerva commented. "We'd have to weaken them somehow."

"And fast. Rufus-sama took me out in a snap once Orga-sama informed me of the weak spot. Their speed increased so this will be a tough battle." Yukino added as the others agreed.

"I don't even think Freed has a weak spot." Laxus replied. Evergreen and Bickslow looked at each other with a smirk.

"Obviously it's you." The two answered as Laxus glared at them.

"No it's not. They mean spot on the body. Not a weakness!" Laxus snapped at them.

"Wait…you two aren't together?" Orga asked the Dragon Slayer who shook his head.

"No we aren't together." Laxus answered.

"Then guess that means we have to hurt you!" Bickslow laughed as Laxus sent a glare at the crazy man and shocked him. But he still laughed.

"Shut the hell up and go to sleep Bickslow." Laxus growled.

A few hours and passed since the eight members arrived to Sabertooth and were treated. A few of the members were asleep, such as Yukino, Evergreen, Bickslow and the Twin Dragons; while the remaining members were awake. They really couldn't rest with the event that had just happened a few hours before. The rest of the Sabertooth guild waited in the lobby for Fairy Tail's arrival. Dobengal had been put in charged and every hour, he would send a few guild members to go check on the mages in the medical ward. As they waited, it seemed like forever and some members were on edge, feeling nervous and growing impatient.

"I can't believe this has happened." One member said as a few other agreed.

"Who could had possibly been able to take our strongest members and anyone from Fairy Tail? Especially Laxus?!" Another asked.

"It is clear we are up against a strong force. And who ever it is, they will be defeated because Fairy Tail and Sabertooth will come together to bring them-" Dobengal started but was cut off when the doors open. Everyone looked and saw Fairy Tail entering. The Sabertooth members watched as they entered and as Makarov walked up. Dobengal stepped up and bowed to the guild.

"Welcome to Sabertooth, Master Makarov. I wish your visit was under better circumstance." The Sabertooth Ninja greeted the guild master who gave a nod.

"As do I, but it is what it is. Now tell me, how are Laxus and the others?"

"They are in the medical ward. If you would all follow me, I will take you there." Dobengal explained as everyone nodded and followed the Sabertooth ninja to the infirmary. The door to the medical ward open and Fairy Tail entered. Laxus and the others looked up when they saw their guild enter. Everyone in the guild's eyes widen when they saw the damage, all the bandages on all eight members. Makarov walked over to his Grandson and stood by his side.

"Laxus, what in the world happened?" The guild master asked. For a few minutes, Laxus was silent. As if he was trying to find the words. While he waited, the old man turned to his guild. "Wendy, could you heal them?" The Sky Dragon Slayer gave a nod and went over to the first member and started to heal them.

"…he's back." Laxus finally spoke. Makarov returned his attention to his grandson.

"Who's back?" The Sabertooth members all looked down, already feeling the chill that was about to be sent down their spines.

"The former master of Sabertooth. Jiemma Orland. And he's the bastard behind Freed's kidnapping." Laxus growled. From the back, behind Fairy Tail, Dobengal leaned against the wall and listened. When Laxus said former master, his eyes widen.

"What?" Dobengal asked as he pushed himself off the wall and past a few of the Fairy Tail members. "Jiemma is back?"

"Unfortunately." Sting announced. "He's behind both Rufus and Freed's kidnappings."

"And to make things worse, he's put them under his control." Evergreen's eyes widen. "Just the three of us couldn't take Freed on. He was so…powerful."

"There were more of us and only two of us could touch Rufus." Orga explained. Every member was horrified to hear that.

"But…how? I mean…Laxus, you're stronger than Freed!" Lucy asked as Laxus sighed.

"Jiemma put them through training." Minerva stated. "And I can tell you, they're strong."

"He's strong. He was able to take all three of us out. And Rufus took all five of them out, including their exceeds." Laxus added, pointing over to the bed where both Frosch and Lector laid, both asleep. Laxus made a fist so tight, sparks started to emit off. "I was so close to bring him back. But then Rufus had to get in the way! If only he hadn't, Freed would had been down enough for me to throw another spell at him and we'd been on the way back. But…it didn't."

"Laxus, I know you are frustrated. Hearing that Jiemma is using one of our own frustrates me and angers me." Makarov started.

"That wasn't our Freed…there was no way in hell is was!" Bickslow started as the old man looked over the seith mage. "Freed would never say any of that stuff that he did. He called our family pathetic." Makarov's eyes widen along with the other members.

"He also used all those spells Lauxs told you all about. Especially Absorbed Power Release…that was a spell he happened to use a lot." Evergreen added. "Everything we threw at him, it came back, but it was twice as powerful."

"Ever had an idea we thought it worked, but it ended up back firing when he ended up protecting himself." Bickslow explained as Evergreen growled.

"I still can't believe he did that." Evergreen pouted but hissed. Everyone was in pain and them just talking just made it worst. Everyone could see it and they knew the damage was bad. Wendy had just finished healing Orga and she could hear it. Makarov didn't say a word, but everyone knew what was about to happen. Natsu had stepped up and stood next the guild master but then turned around, his fist clenched so tight.

"Oi… Gramps," Natsu started as he snapped his head up, a glare on his face that was so deadly it could kill someone right then there and. "This is war!"

"As much as I do not want to declare war on one of our own, we must." Makarov stated as everyone gave a nod. Sabertooth did too.

"We've declared war since Orga told us Rufus was kidnapped. We have to join forces together since this has to do with one of our own working together." Sting announced as Makarov turned around and gave a nod.

"I agree." Makarov agreed as him and Sting shook hands.

"Dobengal."

"Yes?"

"Tell all the members to head into the library and grab all the maps. We need to start a plan now and mapping out possible locations will help." The blond ordered as the ninja nodded.

"Very well. I will inform everything what is going on." Dobengal agreed as Sting nodded.

"Fairy Tail, go help as well." Makarov ordered as the members nodded. Everyone turning around and headed toward the lobby to help.

An hour had passed since Fairy Tail arrived and everyone was in the process of building a plan. The fairies and tigers all worked together, some helping map out while others suggested ideas for the plan. The eight members were healed thanks to Wendy and were helping out too.

"There are certain spells we can't use." Sting added as they talked about the spells.

"Sting and I can't use our Union Raid because they'll use it against us. And knowing Rufus, he most likely has it memorized." Rogue said as he folded his arms.

"So either way, the two of us are screwed."

"So in other words, we can't use some of our most powerful spells?" Gray asked.

"Then Gray-sama and Juvia cannot use their union raid for the love they have for each other?!"

"I'm going to pretend I didn't hear that." Gray said as the other shrugged.

"To be honest, I'm not sure. I'm sure we can but we would have to be careful about when we use these spells." Minerva answered as the others nodded.

"Hey Gramps! Why don't we use Fairy Law on them?" Natsu asked as he remembered their guid's spell.

"Fairy Law?" The Sabertooth members asked. Laxus and Makarov shook their heads.

"It wouldn't work. It would leave them unharmed." The guild master explained. "It would be pointless."

"There HAS to be a spell that can harm them!" Natsu growled.

"We can harm them," Minerva started as she looked to the Fire Dragon Slayer. "Both Orga and I managed to deal some damage to Rufus, but not a lot."

"We would have to catch them at the right time." Orga started.

"Levy-chan, do you think there are any mind controlling reverse spells?" Lucy asked the blue-hair mage who began to think.

"I'm sure there are. But we would have to look." Levy stated as Sting nodded.

"I'm positive. Yukino, bring them to the library and show them the spell books." Sting suggested as Yukino gave a nod.

"I will. Follow me." Yukino said as the two mages followed her.

The planning continued and during the middle of it, Orga got up from his spot, stating he would be going to get some fresh air. The others agreed and went back to planning. Laxus got up too and joined him. The two lighting mages walked out onto the balcony, feeling the cool air hitting their skin on this late evening. Neither knew what time it was and frankly, didn't care. The two men didn't speak to either as they both just needed to clear their heads. So much was happening and it was happening fast. Just a week ago, Laxus lost his caption and Orga had lost his partner. For a full week, they wonder where they were and wondering if they were alive. But now, just hours ago, they found out they were alive, but under the control of a pure evil man.

"…how are you holding up?" Orga asked finally. Laxus looked over to the God Slayer and sighed.

"Hell if i know. How about yourself?" The Dragon Slayer answered honestly and Orga gave a sigh too.

"Same. I'm worried about Rufus' safety." Orga answered as Laxus gave a nod.

"I'm…concerned about Freed's safety too." The blond added.

"How bad did nightshade beat up Freed? Thorn nearly killed Rufus." Orga asked, clenching his fist. "That fucking bastard will pay."

"He did a number to him. Though the one thing that got him was he ran out of magic." Laxus replied with a sigh. "But Viper Bite is going to pay dearly."

"Jiemma is going to fucking pay with his life. That bastard has cause us enough pain already and I don't need anymore of it! Neither does Rufus." The God Slayer hissed as Laxus looked up to the mage.

"Pure hell?"

"Pure hell. Thank god Sting's master now. Huge change." Orga stated as Laxus gave a nod.

"Oi…the two of us need to work together." Laxus said after a few minutes of silence. Orga nodded in agreement.

"I agree. Combining my God Slayer and your Dragon Slayer magic, we might have a chance of getting them back. But we'd have to be careful because they'll use it against us." Orga agreed as Laxus nodded his head.

"Yeah, but if anything, us ourselves should be aware of how they act. Like you said, they'll pretend to be alright." Laxus pointed out as Orga nodded.

"I still can't believe I fell for that so easily." Orga growled at himself.

"Oi, don't balm yourself. I would have fallen for it too if it was Freed. You thought you had gotten Rufus back." Laxus comfort the God Slayer who sighed.

"I don't want to hurt Rufus but… I have no choice."

"Yeah…that's one thing I don't want to do but like you said, we have no choice. If we don't then they'll hurt us. Hell, they'll kill us." Laxus said as Orga nodded.

"Yeah and they will. Won't hesitate for a split second." The God Slayer added as the blond nodded. The two-headed back inside to go help, hearing Sting and Makarov agreeing to send Natsu and the other's out once Viper Bite was located.

"ALL RIGHT! I'M GETTING ALL FIRED UP!" Natsu shouted, both his fist were coated his flames.

"Natsu-san, I know you're excited. But you saw Jiemma as a demon and you know his power. Who knows how strong he is. But if anything, Freed and Rufus will protect him at any cost. So you all need to be careful." Rogue stated but it was useless. It just went in one ear and out the other.

"We understand." Erza replied, thankfully she was listening unlike Natsu. "We'll do our best."

Viper Bite

"Freed. Rufus." Jiemma called out as he entered the training room. The two mages were busy in hand-to-hand combat training when their master entered. The two stopped and bowed.

"Yes Master Jiemma?"

"I have a mission for the both of you. Come to my office now so we may discuss it." The guild master informed the two who both gave a nod. The two stood up and followed him to the office.

"What is our mission, Master?" Freed asked as Jiemma leaned back against his chair.

"I need you both to return to your former guilds and…retrieve some items." Jiemma answered as the two narrowed their eyes. Return to their guilds? Enemy territory? Was Jiemma crazy?!

"And what items would that be?" Rufus asked.

"Both of guilds have one book that you two need. And that is dark magic. Both are black books with ancient white writing on them. They have certain spells you both need to learn before our next fight. But do it when fast and quick and do not be seen. Understand!" Jiemma explained as the two mages gave a now before bowing to him.

"Yes Master Jiemma."

Sabertooth

The next morning came everyone was entreating the lobby. They all had a long night of planning and mapping and were ready to another long day. Dobengal had gone to the guild library to retrieve a map they had missed while Sting groaned as he sat down. Though Wendy had healed them all, they were feeling very achy.

"Sting!" Dobengal called out. The Sabertooth guild master turned around and saw the ninja rushing in.

"What is it, Dobengal? Something happened?"

"Someone broke in last night." Dobgenal informed his. Everyone in Sabertooth's eyes widen. "They've left a message and its best that you come see it." Sting got up and followed the ninja. Rogue and the others watched, stunned that someone broke into the guild last night.

"How could someone break in and we didn't know? Our security systems should had picked them up!" Rogue questioned, very surprised by this. Just as Makarov was about to say something, someone came through his mind.

"Master!" A voice called out in his head. Makarov placed his fingers on his temples.

"Yes Warren? What is it?"

"Master, the library! A disaster!" Warren started as Makarov's eyes widen.

"What?!" Fairy Tail looked toward their Master.

"And you won't believe who's behind this. Freed broke in last night!" Warren explained as Makarov's mouth dropped open.

"Master?" Erza asked.

"Warren, I want you and the members to search through the library and tell me what he stole!"

"OI! Sabertooth!" Just as Makarov said that, Sting called out to his guild. "We had a visitor last night and his name is Rufus Lore." Sabertooth's mouths dropped open. "

"WHAT!?" Sting just gave a nod.

"I need a few members to go help Dobeganl search through the books to see what he took. Who knows what Jiemma had him steal." Sting said as a few members rushed to go help.

"It would seem that your former master had this planned. Freed also stopped by the guild and took something. Did Rufus leave a message?" Makarov asked as Sting nodded.

"Yeah he did. It said that our next battle would be very soon."