Chapter 29

Gajeel's Door

As Gajeel entered the door, multiple lights suddenly flashed and he was standing on a game show. "What the hell," he commented, confusingly examining the area.

"WELCOME WELCOME," the Harem King announced as he suddenly appeared, " to LOVERS OR LOSERS!"

"What," Gajeel questioned as he heard the sound of a crowd cheering. "Listen hear you creepy son of a b*tch, I thought this was going to be a challenge," he angrily asked.

"Hohoho, but this is your challenge my dear Iron Dragon Slayer," the Harem King answered. "NOW GIVE IT UP FOR OUR VERY OWN LEVY MCGARDEN," he announced as Levy's platform rose. "So Levy, what do you think of your opponent, we're all 'dying' to know," the Harem King asked as he leaned the mic towards her.

"I think he's a creep for stalking me," Levy answered, "also my boyfriend Gajeel would've kicked his ass by now if he was here."

"I AM GAJEEL," Gajeel shouted, trying to snap her out of the Harem's King spell. "AND I AM NOT YOUR BOYFRIEND," he added to clarify.

"Don't lie to yourself," the Harem King whispered, suddenly appearing next to Gajeel. "WHOA no hitting the host," he commented, dodging Gajeel's sudden attack. "Looks like you're eager to get this started," the Harem King commented as he teleported to the host's platform. "Then let the game begin!"

Back with Felix

Defeating several minions, Felix commented, "Holy crap...how big is this dungeon..." Making his way through multiple hallways, he thought back on what the Harem King told him, No one in the guild has romantic feelings towards me huh? Well I kinda knew that already, but I didn't want to believe it...

"Why the sad face," the Harem King asked over a lacrima. "Is it the whole 'nobody loves you' thing," he added.

"Shut up, I don't need you out of all people being concerned," Felix snapped as he turned a corner.

"Oh don't be like that," the Harem King replied, "you see I too am not loved by anyone where I come from so I can sympathize with you." Watching Felix defeat more minions, he added, "I can give you everything you want if you betray your friends."

"Like hell I would do such a thing like that," Felix answered as he slashed a minion with his Ice God's Claymore. "You're just scared that we're gonna win and kick your ass when we get to you," he commented, dodging attacks.

"Hmm...you're probably right, but I'm leaning on that one of you will die," the Harem King responded. "Oh and what a theatrical death it will be," he commented followed by a maniacal laugh.

God damn he's creepy, Felix thought as he traversed further into the dungeon. Spotting a door at the end of the hallway, Felix cautiously approached it. Getting closer, he could hear strange noises coming from inside. What the hell are those noises, he thought, reaching for the door handle.

"Wouldn't open that if I were you," the Harem King chimed in, "I like to keep my 'toys' there."

"Oh if you say so," Felix sarcastically replied as he opened the door. Immediately his body froze from what he saw. "W-wh-WHAT THE HELL," he screamed.

"Told ya not to open it," the Harem King commented.

Back with Gray

Dodging Juvia's attack, Gray shouted, "JUVIA PLEASE REMEMBER!" Seeing her ignore his plea, he continued to dodge as she unleashed a barrage of attacks. Damnit, she isn't listening and she's a lot more powerful than she usually is, Gray thought as he kept dodging. Damnit all, I really have to knock her back to normal, he thought as he landed then channeled his spell.

Ice Make: Ice Cannon!

Firing, Gray watched as Juvia easily swiped his attack aside. Okay, so she's more powerful than I actually thought, Gray thought as he summoned his Ice Swords. Charging her, Gray unleashed a flurry of swipes and slashes. "Come on Juvia, snap out of it it," Gray shouted as he continued his attack, "I don't want to hurt you!"

"Do not worry, for you are the one that shall be hurt," Juvia responded, unleashing her Water Slicer.

Gray prepared to block and took the attack head on, but he was sent flying to a wall from Juvia's power. "Damnit," Gray commented, getting to his feet.

"Why don't you give it up huh," the Harem King chimed in, "I mean she's already mine." Appearing next to Juvia, he placed his hand on her chin then made her face him. "I'll show you," he added then seductively kissed Juvia.

Finally releasing her, Juvia commented, "Oh Gray...I've missed you..."

"And I too, my sweet Juvia," the Harem King replied as he caressed her cheek. Glancing back at Gray, he repeated, "Like I said...She's mine now."

"I'M GOING TO KILL YOU," Gray screamed, charging them with his Ice Swords. The Harem King disappeared before he reached them, so he switched his attention to Juvia.

"STAY AWAY FROM G-," Juvia managed to say before Gray slammed her onto the ground. He then pinned her as she shouted, "GET OFF OF ME YOU FILTHY MAN! GRAY! GRAY HELP ME!"

"I AM GRAY," Gray shouted at her. "JUVIA PLEASE SNAP OUT OF IT AND REMEMBER," he pleaded, putting his full weight onto her. "Please...please come back to me...," he uttered as teared started flowing, "Please...I know I don't get to say it, but I love you...you always gave me attention...gave me love and I refused it...so please...come back to me and I'll make sure to accept your love...please Juvia..."

As the tears dropped onto her face, suddenly Juvia whispered, "Gray...Gray is that really you..."

"Yes. YES it's me," Gray answered.

"Oh Gray," Juvia responded as she stroked his cheek. "I'm sorry for putting you through this...I...love you," she added as she hugged him.

"I love you too," Gray replied, hugging her back.

Interrupting the new couple's love scene, the Harem King began slowly clapping then said, "Congratulations. You've passed."

Recollecting himself, Gray stood up with Juvia then asked, "So where is the exit."

"Oh that, right below you," the Harem King answered, pointing down.

"Huh," Gray questioned before the Harem King snapped his fingers. Sending him and Juvia into a dark pit.

"I didn't say that this was the only challenge," the Harem King commented.

Back with Laxus

"And like I said. You're coming with me," Laxus announced as he stood over a downed Mira. He reached for her hand, but was suddenly sent to the wall.

"I said that only one person gets to talk to me like that," Mira snapped, getting to her feet. "I'll just hold you off till he comes back, then you'll be in real trouble," she added, charging up her attack.

"Tch. Bet I can beat both of you," Laxus replied, taking his fighting stance. Seeing Mira fire, he dodged then channeled his spell.

Breakdown Fist of the Lightning Dragon!

Mira dodged then unleashed multiple projectiles at him. Dodging, Laxus commented, "The last time I saw this much energy in you was when you were just a little brat."

"Don't know what you're talking about, we've never met," Mira replied as she continued her attack.

Getting struck by one of her attacks, Laxus snapped, "That's it I'm really getting annoyed." Propelling towards her with Lightning Body then casted another spell.

Iron Fist of the Lightning Dragon!

Slamming Mira towards the ground, Laxus landed then charged with another spell.

Jaw of the Lightning Dragon!

Creating a massive crater, Laxus stepped back and waited for the smoke to clear. "Crap, I hope I didn't accidentally kill her," he commented, "I don't want to know what the others will do to me if I did."

"Kill me," Mira asked through the thick smoke.

"How are you still standing," Laxus replied, but unable to see her.

"HOW CAN YOU KILL A DEMON," Mira screamed appearing in her Sitri form. Catching Laxus off guard, she slammed into him, knocking him up in the air. "NOW DIE," she shouted propelling towards him then unleashing a series of slashes. With her final attack, she sent Laxus spiraling towards the ground.

Holy sh*t...she's a lot stronger than I remember, Laxus thought as he struggled to move. Damn...she really did a number on me...can't even get up, he thought as he tried to move his leg, but it didn't respond. So much about bringing the girls back...Ha...I was always the one to talk big...

Seeing Laxus struggling to move, Mira crouched next to him then commented, "When Laxus comes back, he'll make sure you don't bother us again."

Wait...her boyfriend is me? What the hell? I thought she had a brother complex..., Laxus thought as he tried to figure out why Mira had feelings for him. Remembering all the times they interacted, he always thought she was being kind to him. How could she like him after what he did to the guild...after what he did to the Old Man. Staring at her, Laxus thought, Heh...knowing her she'd probably tell me to get up...GOD DAMNIT.

Suddenly Laxus grabbed Mira then shouted, "I'M TAKING YOU BACK WITH ME!"

"LET GO OF ME," Mira screamed as she struggled to shake him off.

RAGING BOLT!

Chanting the remaining incantations, a large lightning bolt struck the two of them. Seconds later, Laxus opened one eye to see Mira in her normal form passed out next to him. Chuckling, but stopped from the pain, he reached for her hand then gloated, "Like I said...I'm taking you back with me..."

"Bravo bravo," the Harem King clapped as he descended upon them. "Such passion and sacrifice. My my it almost brought me to tears," he sarcastically commented as he snapped his fingers.

"What the hell," Laxus commented as the floor he and Mira laid on began descending. "HEY YOU SAID-," Laxus managed to shout before he disappeared.

"And like I said, this wasn't the only challenge," the Harem King replied as he gave a little maniacal chuckle.

Back with Alzack

"Wait Bisca, please try to remember," Alzack pleaded as his wife's gun was pointed towards his head. "I'm your husband and this is all some messed up game produced by a mad man," he explained trying to snap her and Asuka out of the Harem King's spell.

"My 'husband' is on a hunting trip and isn't supposed to be back till later, but," Bisca replied as she prepared to fire, "don't mean that I can't take you out myself."

"Go get him Mommy," Asuka cheered as Bisca fired.

Quickly dodging her shot, Alzack channeled his spell.

Guns Magic: Sunlight Shot!

Creating a bright light, Alzack used it as a distraction to leap back outside. Damn I'm an idiot this is a hallway, and she's got rifles, this isn't gonna be go-what the hell, Alzack thought as he noticed that the hallway suddenly turned into a barnyard like area.

"Oh I wanted to make this fair," the Harem King chimed in, "I had a feeling this would turn into a shoot out."

"Sick bastard," Alzack commented as he prepared to fight his wife.

"Thank you. Now ACTION," the Harem King shouted as Bisca made her way outside.

"Honey wait, please try and recognize me," Alzack begged with one hand on his pistol.

"Oh I recognize you," Bisca replied.

"You do-"

"I recognize you as a scumbag wanting to disturb us," Bisca interrupted as she fired with her Magical Rifle.

Taking cover, Alzack shouted, "I don't want to hurt you!"

"Well why don't you just leave then," Bisca shouted back as she continued to fire.

"I can't do that either," Alzack replied as he drew out both pistols. Waiting her to stop firing, he shouted, "I'm sorry Honey, but this is gonna hurt me more than it's gonna hurt you!"

Guns Magic: Spark Shot!

Peering from cover, Alzack fired both pistols. Seeing Bisca dodge his attack, he commented, "No way! I never miss!"

"Well ya did and now you're gonna regret it," Bisca replied as she summoned her Big Bazooka. "Adios bastard," she shouted, firing the launcher.

"SH*T," Alzack shouted as he managed to leap away from the explosion. Recollecting himself, he thought, Damn...no wonder I married her...she's tough as hell...but I'm sorry...I'm gonna have to go all out to snap you out of this. Getting to his feet, he said, "I'M GONNA MAKE YOU REMEMBER! AND I'M GONNA MAKE THIS NIGHTMARE END!" Channeling his spell, Alzack shouted.

Guns Magic: Omnidirectional Expansion!

Suddenly multiple guns surrounded Bisca as Alzack opened fired. As the smoke cleared, Alzack slowly approached Bisca to ensure she wasn't seriously harmed. "Honey? Are you alright," he asked as he got closer. Suddenly he heard the sound of a shotgun pumping, but was too late to dodge the attack.

"DON'T CALL ME HONEY AGAIN," Bisca shouted as she fired, sending Alzack a few feet back. "YOU'RE GONNA PAY FOR THAT," she continued, summoning her Double Machine Guns.

GOD DAMN THAT PACKS A PUNCH, Alzack thought as he hurriedly got back to his feet before his wife could fire on him. "WAIT WAIT WAIT," he pleaded.

"What do you want now," Bisca asked as she slowly squeezed the triggers.

"How about a showdown," Alzack proposed as he threw her one of his pistol. "You know what that is right," he questioned.

"Sure do," Bisca answered as she prepared herself.

"Alright then, we both countdown and on 'Draw' we fire, you got it," Alzack explained as he readied himself.

"Got it," Bisca replied.

"3."

"2."

"1."

"DRAW," they both shouted then fired.

A few seconds later, Bisca collapsed as Alzack rushed to her. Catching her, he asked, "Honey...are you okay?"

"Al...Alzack...," Bisca mumbled as she tried to stay conscious. "Is that really you..."

"Yeah...hey...I'm sorry for doing this," Alzack answered as he held her. "Everything's gonna be okay now," he announced.

"GET AWAY FROM MOMMY," Asuka shouted as she came outside. Throwing a series of punches and kicks, she continued shouting, "LET GO OF HER! WHEN MY DADDY COMES BACK YOU'RE GONNA BE IN BIG TROUBLE!"

"Asuka please calm down, Daddy's right here," Alzack explained as he grabbed her. "See?"

"DADDY WOULD NEVER HURT MOMMY! SO YOU'RE NOT MY DADDY," Asuka shouted as she managed to break free and punch him.

Struggling to contain Asuka, Alzack questioned, "What's wrong with her. I thought I completed the challenge."

"Ah you completed one," the Harem King announced, "now you have to deal with your daughter the same way you dealt with your wife."

"No...yo-you're not serious r-right," Alzack asked.

"Fraid I am Cowboy," the Harem King answered.

I...I can't shoot my daughter...I-I just can't... Alzack thought as he continued trying to contain Asuka.

"It's the only way...," the Harem King commented. "Just put her to sleep. Don't worry it won't hurt."

"LIKE HELL IT WON'T," Alzack shouted as he fired his pistol at the lacrima. Suddenly he heard Bisca mumble something. "Huh? Honey, what is it," he asked as he leaned in.

"I-it's ok-okay...I'l-I'll forgive you an-and I'm su-sure she w-will too," Bisca uttered before blacking out.

Coming to the conclusion that this was the only way, Alzack released Asuka then stood up. She then ran beside Bisca and began crying, "Mommy...please...get up...please don't let the man...hurt me..."

Gritting his teeth, Alzack raised his pistol and aimed at Asuka. "I'm sorry baby, but I have to do this," he announced as he squeezed the trigger.

"MOMMY PLE-"

Seeing Asuka knock out from his stun shot, Alzack dropped the pistol then hugged them. "I'm so sorry you two...Daddy will never hurt you again," he commented as tears began flowing.

"Oh you won't but I will," the Harem King announced as he snapped his fingers, sending the Connell Family down to the dark pit. "Enjoy the rest of your family vacation," he commented followed by maniacal laughter.

Hey guys! Sorry it's been a long while since I updated this story, but I was working on other ones and I was also reading the FT Manga and I was a bit sidelined by everything. Anyway, I'm back and expect this story to be updated frequently, but please give me time cause I'm a struggling College Student filled with my social anxiety and I'm really lazy...Just kidding, just give me time and I'll be sure to update as fast as I can. Thanks again for reading and I'll see ya in the next chapter!