Chapter 28
"DAMN DAMN DAMN DAMN," Alzack shouted as he slammed his fist against their invisible prison.
"Calm down Alzack," Laxus said as he placed his hand on Alzack's shoulder.
"HOW CAN I BE CALM WHEN HE HAS MY WIFE AND DAUGHT-," Alzack stopped as he saw Laxus' and the others' facial expression.
"When we get out that guy is dead," Laxus commented as he made a fist with his free hand while the others nodded.
"First things first, we have to get out of here," Felix added as he examined the area. It's pitch black...
"Do you think if we hit it enough it'll break," Gray asked.
"One way to find out," Elfman said as he looked towards Natsu, Gajeel, and Laxus. The three Dragon Slayers nodded and unleashed a barrage of attacks, but to no avail.
"Well that answers our question," Felix commented.
"Aaaahhhh. It's really funny to see you struggle," the Harem King announced over a Lacrima.
"Bastard," Natsu shouted. "Fight us like a man!"
"Ooh you want a fight huh," the Harem King questioned. "Since you are guests in my castle, I will grant your request."
Somehow I don't think it was that simple. "What are you planning," Felix questioned.
"I see you're the sorta smart one in the group," the Harem King replied. "But to answer your question," he continued as he snapped his fingers.
Suddenly the pitch black room was lit up and seven doors were in front of the seven men. "Doors," Gray questioned.
"Yes doors Mr. Freeze," the Harem King replied. "In each of those doors are your respected lovers," he continued as snapped his fingers again. "Here's how it goes gentlemen," the Harem King began to explain. "Each of you are going to be challenged. If you complete them you win and I'll send you on your merry way, but if you lose...well let's just say you'll be seeing the field of gold much sooner than you expected."
"Wh-"
"IF you refuse, which I highly doubt you will, but if you do. You and your lover will die," the Harem King answered. "SO no being a chicken."
"You're a psycho," Gray commented.
"Psycho? Oh no no no," the Harem King replied. "I'm more of a- how do you say it- ah a creative opportunist. Helping poor young lovers in a way no one has ever thought off," he continued. "But in the end it fails and I keep the girls. I'm really bad at my job, but getting beautiful women to bend at my every will? Well let's just say that's how I get my rocks off."
"What do we do," Alzack whispered.
"We play his game," Laxus answered.
"But what if we fail," Elfman commented.
"This is the only way," Gray snapped.
"Felix. What do you think," Natsu asked as he and the others turned to him.
"We'll play your game," Felix announced as he stepped forward. "Just be ready to be dethroned."
"My my, I am excited to see what happens, but you'll fail you do know that right," the Harem King replied as he gave a hidden sadistic smile.
"Whatever. Then we'll do what we do best," Natsu replied.
"And that is?"
"Wreck the place," Natsu answered as grinned.
The Harem King began manically laughing then said, "My my my. This is going to be fun!" Snapping his fingers he continued, "Now gentlemen if you would please stand in front of a door."
"Let's go Happy," Natsu said as he took his place.
"Right behind y-" Happy stopped as the invisible wall was still there.
"Sorry, but it's a lovers' thing," the Harem King announced. "No pets allowed, that goes for you too," he continued as he pointed to Lily.
"Don't worry buddy," Natsu said.
"Go get'em Natsu," Happy replied.
"You sure you'll be alright," Lily asked.
"Yeah. I got this," Gajeel replied.
Snapping his fingers to open the doors, the Harem King announced, "Now Gentlemen, if you would please enter."
Looking at the others before entering, Felix said, "Good luck guys and let's get the girls back." The others nodded as they entered.
Gray's Door
Staring at a dark narrow hallway, Gray commented, "What the hell."
"Gray Fullbuster," the Harem King announced. "My my my you sure are lucky."
"Lucy? How," Gray asked as he began to walk.
"You're lucky because you have a woman who is very devoted to you," the Harem King replied. Snapping his fingers, the hallway filled with pictures of Juvia. "Why won't you tell her how you really feel Gray? Hmm?"
"That's none of your damn business," Gray snapped.
"Well I have you know, she is a crazy love maker," the Harem King responded causing Gray to stop in his tracks. "Of course the first time was the roughest because she put up a fight, but then she gave in. I didn't even have to use my 'magic on her." Staring at Gray from a lacrima, he continued, "She kept calling your name over and over again. Even though it wasn't mine I still enjoyed her moans of joy and pleasure as we made love. She's my Juvia now and I'm her Gr-"
"SHUT UP," Gray shouted as he made fists on both hands. Looking at the lacrima, the Harem King could see Gray's killer expression as he continued, "I SWEAR. I WILL F***ING KILL YOU WHEN I GET MY HANDS ON YOU."
"Seems I've struck a nerve," the Harem King mocked. "You know what to do Gray," he continued as the lacrima disappeared.
Angered, Gray began sprinting to the end of the hallway. He entered a room filled with his picture and a bed in the center. "Where is the f***er," Gray snarled as he examined the room. Seeing movement on the bed, Gray made his way to it as he shouted, "COME HERE!" Ripping the sheets off, Gray shouted, "TIME TO DI-"
"Gray," Juvia questioned.
"Juvia," Gray questioned as he stared at her in her night dress. "JUVIA," he exclaimed as he hugged her. "I-I'm so sorry...I'm sorry I wasn't here for you. I'm sorry I haven't been straight with you about how I feel, but I'm sure of it now," Gray said as he tightened his hug. "I-I love you Juvia..."
A moment of silence passed then Juvia replied, "How dare you."
"Juvia," Gray questioned as he looked at her face.
"HOW DARE YOU TOUCH ME," Juvia shouted as she blasted Gray with water. Seeing him slam against a wall, Juvia continued, "ONLY MY DEAR GRAY IS ALLOWED TO TOUCH ME!"
Getting onto his feet, Gray replied, "IT'S ME JUVIA."
"YOU ARE NOT MY GRAY," Juvia shouted. "YOU ARE AN IMPOSTOR WHO CAME TO DEFILE ME WHILE MY SWEET GRAY IS NOT HERE," she continued as she prepared to fight. "Now you will die."
"Juvia...," Gray uttered as he stared at her then looked down.
"Like I said. She's my Juvia and I'm her Gray," the Harem King announced. Seeing Gray not responding, he asked, "Give up?"
"Heh," Gray replied as he raised his head. "Only getting started."
"Well then, let the battle begin," the Harem King announced.
Spotting a picture of him and Juvia together, Gray thought, You know. We actually look good together. "Hope you're ready Juvia," Gray said as he took his fighting stance. "I'm getting you back. One way or another!" Unknowing to Gray. Laxus, Alzack, and Elfman were all in the same situation.
Laxus' Door
Reaching a bar, Laxus examined the area and spotted Mirajane cleaning cups. Grabbing her hand, he said, "Let's go."
Slapping his hand away, Mira replied, "Only one person gets to talk that way to me."
"Well he ain't here and you're coming with me," Laxus insisted as he grabbed her arm.
Without even replying, Mira transformed into her Satan Soul and sent Laxus flying to a wall. "Like I said, only one person gets to talk that way to me," she said as she approached him.
Roar of the Lightning Dragon!
The attack sent Mira flying back as Laxus appeared from the smoke. "And like I said, you're coming with me."
Alzack's Door
Alzack's door led him to a house. As he entered he saw Bisca reading Asuka a book. "Honey, Asuak I'm glad I found you," Alzack shouted as he approached them.
Bisca summoned her rifle and pointed at Alzack then said, "Back off stranger."
"Honey," Alzack questioned as he stepped back a bit.
"Mommy who is that," Asuka asked.
"A dead man," Bisca replied as she squeezed the trigger.
Elfman's Door
Elfman's door led him to another castle. "What the hell," he said as he opened the doors.
"Who goes there," Evergreen announced.
Seeing her on a throne, Elfman replied, "It's me Ever!"
"And who are you," Evergreen responded as she stood up.
"It's me! Elfman," Elfman shouted.
"You infidel. You dare speak the King's name," she replied.
"What? King? No. It' me Ever! You gotta snap out of it," Elfman said as he approached her.
"Stay where you are commoner," Evergreen shouted. "Guards! Dispose of this filth."
Suddenly armored men poured into the room as Evergreen sat back on her throne. "I don't know what's gotten into you Ever, but if I have to go through all these guys just to get to you then I will," Elfman shouted. A guard swung his sword at him as Elfman knocked it away and grabbed him by the helmet. "I'll show you how a real man fights," he said as he threw the guard to a wall.
Natsu's door
Natsu's door led him to a theater. "Take a seat my pink haired friend," the Harem King announced. "The show's about to begin!"
Hesitant to take a seat, Natsu asked, "What are you planning?"
"Shush now," the Harem King replied. "Just be a good man and take a seat."
If I refuse someone is gonna die, Natsu thought as he stared at the only seat in the theater. Finally sitting, he was suddenly strapped in as he shouted, "What the hell!"
"Don't want you leaving in the middle of it," the Harem King responded. He snapped his fingers as the curtains rose.
Seeing two black figures, Natsu recognized their scents. "No..."
"LIGHTS! CAMERRAA," the Harem King shouted as the lights came on revealing Lucy and Lisanna. "And action," he continued as he snapped his fingers.
Felix's Door
Felix's door led him to a dungeon. "Well this looks...promising...," Felix commented.
"Oh you poor unfortunate soul," the Harem King announced.
"What's that supposed to mean," Felix asked.
"It seems that no one in your guild has romantic feelings for you," the Harem King replied.
Wait what, Felix thought as he began thinking of Lucy. "I knew it...," Felix mumbled as he looked down.
"And your pals have already started their challenge, but since you don't have anyone. I had to come up with something special just for you," the Harem King announced. Seeing Felix not responding, he continued, "You have exactly 10 minutes to clear this dungeon and rescue the remaining girls. If you don't you all die!" Felix was still not responding. "Come on. It's no fun if you don't say something." "You humans are so emotional when things don't go your way," he commented.
"Shut up," Felix snapped. "Whatever, I'll clear you god damn dungeon and save the rest of the girls," he continued as he stared at the lacrima. "Then I'm coming for you head," Felix said as he began moving forward.
"Ooohh. I think I've found my puppet," the Harem King whispered as he watched Felix.
Hey guys! I hope you enjoyed the chapter! We're almost at 30! Anyway, things are gonna get ugly, I mean even more ugly than it did with Gray, and I hope you all are ready for that! Thanks again for reading and supporting this story and as always, I'll cya in the next chapter!