Chapter 11

Underneath the Domus Flau

Arriving at their destination, Gajeel explains that when Natsu pushed him down the rail cart he ended up here, discovering the remains of dragons. "There are so many," Felix commented as he examined the area seeing a huge amount of dragon bones. "What happened?"

Wendy remembering what Porlyuisca taught her and said, "I think I can find out." The group turned, eager to hear her plans. "In the notes Porlyuisca gave me there was this one spell that allows me to I guess communicate with the dead."

"So you're saying you're gonna talk to dragon ghosts," Felix asked. Wendy nodded and requested that they give her some space.

Wendy then carved a magic seal on the ground and said.

Milky Way

The room shook as the dragon bones rattled. Wendy noted that she can feel old and very faint auras, but manages to catch one. A bright light flashed and a dragon appeared.

The dragon roared as the group stood in fear. He then laughed and said, "Humans are so fun to mess with." Seeing the humans still in shock he introduced himself, "My name is Zirconis, the Jade Dragon. That spell you cast, Grandeeney must've taught it to you." Looking for who cast it, he found a little girl and prepared to eat her.

"Not so fast," Natsu shouted stepping in front of Wendy.

"Forgot humans are also stupid," Zirconis said laughing at Natsu. "How could've I devoured her if my body is in astral form." He then continued to laugh at Natsu's stupidity.

Suddenly I'm not so scared of Dragons anymore, Felix thought. "Can you tell us what happened here?"

"As if I would speak to a human," Zirconis replied.

"Then can you tell me what happened here," Happy asked.

Noticing that Happy was a cat, Zirconis agreed to tell him. So I guess even dragons love cats, Felix thought as Zirconis began to speak. He explained that 400 years ago, dragons ruled over the land, and devoured humans, but a group of dragons believed that they could co-exist with the humans, leading to a war. Also stating he was one of the Dragons against co-existing. During the war, the dragons who sided with the humans taught them Dragon Slayer Magic. Shortly after learning their new powers the humans quickly changed the tide of the war, but they also betrayed the same Dragons who fought by their side. He then said there was one man who killed many Dragons and turned into one himself. The group shocked by his words the group asked who it was. Zirconis then said that he was known later on as Acnologia.

"Wait," Natsu said. "Are you saying we're gonna turn into dragons too?" Before Zirconis could answer he disappeared leaving the group in disarray.

"I don't want to turn into a dragon," Wendy shouted.

"This is bad," Gajeel added.

Well if Wendy turned into a dragon, she will probably be a cute and small one right, Felix thought as he saw the Dragon Slayers run around in disarray. But I think Gajeel and Natsu are gonna be ugly, or scary, or both. He silently giggled.

"Do not be concerned," a voice spoke.

The group looked and saw a man with Yukino approaching them. "Who are you," Felix asked.

"Is that the question you should be asking," the man replied. The group stood silent as he explained that using too much Dragon Slayer Magic to turn into actually dragons is impossible. Stating that Acnologia is similar to a creature from Zeref's Demons. Also saying that Zeref is the one who probably turned Acnologia into a Dragon. After that he finally introduced himself, "My name is Arcadios." Carla was shocked to see that he is the same man in white armor from her visions.

By the looks of this guy, he seems to be hiding something, Felix thought. "So what's your plan then?"

"Plan," Arcadios asks.

"Yeah. I can tell you're hiding something that deals with the dragons here."

"My my, you sure are a sharp one, very well then, but will you please follow me." Arcadios said. Yukino asked Lucy personally and the grouped followed. Leading them to place called Mercurius, Arcadios began explaining. He said the entire Grand Magic Games is merely a show in order for those part of the Eclipse Plan to secretly take the Magic power needed for their operation. Arcadios then apologized to Lucy for trying to kidnap her earlier. Entering a much larger room, the group is surprised to see a humongous gate.

"That's a huge gate," Natsu said in awe. Arcadios then explained that the Magic power stolen from the Grand Magic Games participants will be used to power it. He states that when the sun and the moon cross over one another, the twelve golden keys of the zodiac will be used to open the gate. From there, the Eclipse Plan will be executed: using the Eclipse Gate, Arcadios and his team will travel back 400 years, to find and kill Zeref before he becomes immoral.

"How is that even possible," Felix asked. Yukino explains that the Celestial Spirit World functions of a completely different timeline to their own, and through using their time as a dimensional boundary, they will be able to access the past.

"That is why we mainly need the Celestial Mages," Arcadios said. Continuing, he adds that they originally planned to force the Gate open, but, now being in access of the 12 golden zodiac keys, they can utilize what they consider to be the strongest option for a successful time jump. Asking for Lucy's assistance in the plan, Arcadios tells her that they will be opening the Eclipse Gate in two days time, on the 7th of July.

"7th of July," Gajeel questions, "that can't be just a coincidence." Natsu and Wendy nodding in agreement.

"So Lucy," Arcadios asked. "Will you help us?"

"I don-." Suddenly they were surrounded by the Royal Army accompanied by the Minster of Defense, who asked for their surrender.

"What is the meaning of this," Arcadios questioned the Minister for his sudden actions. The Minster says he is against the plan, stating that changing the past is far more dangerous than Arcadios seems to think.

This is getting out of control, Felix thought assessing the situation. The Minster then says that changing that past can produce unknown consequences for the present. Gotta agree with him, we don't know too much about the past and what went on then, so if he did go back and accomplish his mission what would happen? Too much of a risk to find out, Felix thought as he heard the Minster's words. Looking at his friends he realizes they came to the same conclusion.

"Arcadios, Yukino, and Lucy," the Minster shouted. "You three are hereby under arrest for crimes against the state."

What, Felix thought preparing to save her.

"Why am I being arrested," Lucy asks as the guards take her away.

"Felix let's go," Natsu shouted as he and Felix ran to Lucy, but suddenly stopped when the gate activated.

Both collapsing on the ground, Felix thought, What the? Why do I feel so…weak…ugh… He and Natsu blacked out. Arcadios then explained that using magic directly in front of the gate will suck most of it out.

Bar Sun, Crocus

After being escorted out of the palace the group then explains the situation to Master Makarov. "They'll allow us to negotiate Lucy's release if we win the games," Makarov says trying to comprehend the explanation from his guild members.

"I say screw waiting," Natsu said putting his fists together. "Plant T, Happy."

Plan T? Felix thought. "You planning to go in fighting aren't you?"

"Aye," Happy replied.

"I'm in then," Felix said.

"Wait boys," Master Makarov said. "We have to think of a plan." The members of Fairy Tail then gathered around to come up with a plan to rescue Lucy. Few minutes later Master Makarov asks, "Do you all agree?" The members of Fairy Tail nodded. "Good. Go get some rest. It's going to be a long day tomorrow."

Next Morning, Domus Flau

"Welcome back folks," the commentator shouted as the crowd roared with excitement. "Today is the last day of the Grand Magic Games! Hang on to your seats cause it's about to get crazy!" The teams entered the field and the crowd noticed that Natsu has been replaced by Juvia.

On the other side of the city, Natsu, Felix, Mirajane, Wendy, Happy, Carla, and Pantherlily make their way to the Royal Palace to infiltrate and rescue Lucy. Don't worry Lucy, Felix thought as he followed his friends. We're coming for you.

What up guys! Chapter 11 is out and about like the spirits of the dragons. Hope you're enjoying the story so far as we get closer and close to the juicy part of it. Sorry, no dessert before dinner as my mom always said. Anyway if you made it this far, THANKS! I really mean it when I say it means a lot. Also lots of action coming so stay tune! As I always cya!