Dragon Slayer

by shinji01ikari

Erza is weakened against her fight from the last of the elemental four and Natsu decided to help Erza by binding her to a life long pact.

15. Chapter 15

Dragon Slayer

AN: Finally here's another chapter and I'm sorry for making all of you wait for three months. I hope that my latest updates would be more than enough to satisfy all of you. I was hoping to publish eight stories at once but I guess five is all I was to manage and like always reviews are appreciated, onto the story.

Disclaimer: I don't own Fairy tail

"Speaking"

'Thoughts'

"Magic"

Last time:

"I wanted to see." Maria replied simply making Natsu twitch in annoyance. "The reason why you can't control your flames is because of the sudden rise in your magic reserves and your control couldn't catch up." She explained as Natsu began thinking. "Won't his head explode if he does that?" She asked Elione who shook her head.

"Hey, I heard that!" Natsu snapped. "So you mean to tell me that I have to learn to control my magic once more?" he asked as the woman nodded.

"Yup, and you only have two weeks to do that." Maria replied.

"What? why?" Natsu demanded.

"The Etherion particles you absorbed aren't compatible with your body and it will slowly destroy you and until you could fully control it you'll die" Maria replied grimly and could see the shock written in everyone's face especially Natsu.

Chapter 15: Back from the dead

"So, you mean to tell me that I'm still going to die?" Natsu demanded as Maria nodded while Elione and Tanaka raised an eyebrow at the bluenette.

"Yeah, you need to regain control of your flames before it ends up consuming you." Maria replied as Natsu nodded in understanding. "All you need to do is gain control of it within two weeks and everything will be ok." She assured walking beside Natsu. "What's that?" She pointed at a distance.

"Where?" Natsu followed the direction her finger is pointing as Maria grinned and took a step back.

"Just look for it." Maria replied as he continued to look for whatever it is that caught her interest. Meanwhile Maria requiped a huge square hammer and aimed it at Natsu.

"There's nothing there." Natsu pointed out as he turned around just in time as the hammer made impact, sending him flying off into the distance cursing the woman along the way.

Maria watched as Natsu flew into the air and nodded to herself with satisfaction. "Perfect as always." She commented as she requiped her weapon. She was about to chase after Natsu when a hand grabbed the back of her coat. "Huh?" she behind her to see a rather upset red head.

"What do you mean he's going to die in two weeks, I thought that he's going to be fine when he wakes up?" Elione demanded as the bluenette pounds her fist on her palm in understanding.

"Oh? That…" Maria exclaimed as Elione nodded. "I lied."

"You lied?" Elione repeated as Maria nodded again. "Please explain." She asked placing the shorter woman down.

Maria fixed her coat and glasses before she spoke. "Death is a great motivator you know. Knowing that he's going to die if he failed will help him control his magic. Because if he doesn't he won't be able to see the princess again if I wasn't lying." Elione reluctantly accepted her Empire's best mind.

"You know, that could've gone the other way around and he could lose his motivation to live, right?" Elione asked.

Maria waved her hand in the negative and spoke. "That would never happen. From what I could see, he's pretty headstrong and someone that doesn't gives up easily. Am I wrong?" she asked as Elione shook her head. "Well, I'll be going now."

Elione and Tanaka watched as the eccentric bluenette left into a dead run towards Natsu's location. "I hate it when she's right." She muttered.

"But we cannot deny that she is the brightest in the empire." Tanaka spoke standing beside his Emperor.

Moments later explosions appeared from where Natsu and Maria are is heard and she shook her head again. "Please take care of this mess for me. I'll make sure she doesn't end up killing him or cause more damage than needs to be." Tanaka nodded as she began her walk towards Natsu and Maria's location.

Back at Fiore

Team Natsu once again took another mission, this time an order from the Master to stop and defeat a member of the Ballam Alliance. Oracion Seis has been causing trouble and was rumored to have found the location of Nirvana. The group immediately left towards their meeting place where they would be accompanied by three other guilds. The group arrived at the meeting place where they met Blue Pegasus's Trimen led by Ichiya, followed by Lamia Scale led by the Tenth Wizard Saint Jura Nekis along with Lyon and Sheri, and finally the arrival of Wendy Marvel and Charle; another Exceed much like Happy. After some brief exchange the group left the meeting place and decided to head where Nirvana was rumored to be sealed.

Along the way the magical bomber Cristina flew over the group as they looked at it with awe until it exploded from the sky and crashed ahead of them. It was then that Oracion Seis revealed themselves headed by its leader Brain. A fight quickly ensued and the light team is quickly overpowered and defeated by Oracion Seis and poisoned Erza in the process. After Brain abducted Wendy, it was then that Mirajane arrived missing them by a few seconds as she quickly helped everyone and volunteered to search for Wendy along with Gray and Charle.

They took off into a random direction led by Mirajane and luckily for them it was the right one as they faced a couple dark guilds along the way. Moments later, one of the members of Oracion Sies named Racer appeared and attacked them as Gray told Mirajane in her Satan Soul to quickly search for Wendy while he takes on Cobra. Mirajane flew for awhile and found a clearing and Charle could immediately sense that Wendy was near. Mirajane saw a cave and quickly went inside, treading carefully until she saw the girl unconscious on the floor with Happy beside her and a person she thought died with Natsu at the Tower of Heaven. Rage started to build up inside Mirajane as she spats Jellal's name with venom, ready to destroy the man that was the cause of Natsu's death, but Jellal beat her to it knocking her into the cave wall before doing the same to Brain as he left.

Mirajane stumbled out of the ruble looking for the man that attacked her and after sensing that he's gone she immediately went to her next priority. Mirajane quickly carried the unconscious Wendy and immediately flew back towards Erza's location passing by Gray still busy with fighting Racer. It didn't take long for Mirajane to return as she immediately asked Wendy to help cure Erza. The young Dragonslayer immediately complied with the older woman's request and healed the poisoned Titania. Mirajane quickly found out that Wendy revived Jellal and she immediately set out to ask the man if Natsu survived. Erza heard everything and immediately did the same trying to find Jellal before Mirajane.

It didn't take long before Erza found Jellal standing in front of a large building with magic seals appearing on it. Erza immediately subdued Jellal and demanded why he is alive and where Natsu's body is, so they could revive him. But all she got from the man was a blank look and asked her who she was and she immediately realized through his eyes that's he's telling the truth. Erza stood up, her eyes never leaving the ground as another wave of anger wash over her as the scarf around her neck slowly changes color. Erza lashed out with her sword, but before it could connect Mirajane caught the blade and ripped it out of Erza's hand, slapping Titania and pulling her close to her person.

"Why did you stop me Mira?" Erza demanded glaring at Mirajane as the scarf around her neck slowly turns darker. "I should've just ended his life back at the tower. I was weak then, but now I'll make sure to finish it!" Erza screamed swatting away Mirajane's hand ready to attack Jellal once more but Mirajane quickly struck her behind the neck knocking her out.

"Are you ok?" Jellal tried to help Titania but the harsh glare from Mirajane stopped him in his tracks.

"Are you working with Oracion Seis?" Mirajane asked as the man shook his head. This only angered Mirajane and with a burst of speed, she had her gauntlet clad hands wrap tightly around his neck. "Then why did you release Nirvana?" She pressed.

"I wanted to destroy Nirvana, and the only way to destroy it is to release it and use the self destruction spell." Jellal replied, wheezing a little bit.

Mirajane saw that he was telling the truth and saw the same spell slowly spreading on his body. "Is that the same spell on your body?" she asked as Jellal nodded. "Why?"

"I don't know… I just felt like I did so something unforgiveable to her and I just can't seem to live with myself anymore." Jellal replied not even struggling against Mirajane's grip.

"So you're just going to kill yourself?" Mirajane demanded even as Jellal just nodded emotionlessly. "Cancel it." she ordered.

"I can't." Jellal replied before Mirajane tightened the grip on his neck. "I can't remember how…"

Mirajane was about to ask if he could remember anything about Natsu, but it was then that Brain arrived along with Cobra. Mirajane quickly dodged his attacks and quickly vanished into the forest carrying Erza and Jellal with her. Cobra told Brain about what Jellal did and dispelled Cobra's worries by canceling Jellal's spell on Nirvana and on Jellal himself before fully releasing it. Everyone saw the pillar of light from afar and Nirvana's subsequent appearance as a massive six legged fortress. This prompted everyone that's still able to fight to head towards it and stop it.

Meanwhile at Fairy Tail everyone got out at the sight of a massive magic bomber stopping in front of the guild. All of them prepared for a fight to defend Magnolia when something fell from it accompanied by a scream as it landed in a loud thud on the ground. Everyone watched with baited breath as to what will appear from the cloud of dust and when the dust was blown away. It revealed a face they haven't seen for a month and thought they'd never see again.

"Maria, are you crazy! I could've have died from that fall!" Natsu screamed in frustration. He turned his head and looked at everyone staring at him with wide eyes. "Hey long time no see." He greeted everyone.

The moment he greeted everyone, they all rushed towards the Dragonslayer, drowning him in a pile of bodies. After he managed to swim out of them, he immediately asked where Erza and Mirajane are located. It was Makarov that told him that they are on an important mission and gave Natsu the information he has before he left. Natsu nodded and propelled himself towards the magic bomber that left towards Team light's destination.

Fights immediately broke out on top of Nirvana as it continues to walk towards its destination. Cobra took on Mirajane in her Satan Soul form, revealing his Dragonslayer capabilities as Brain and Ultear watched from the king's summit.

"Why have you come here Ultear? Did Hades send you?" Brain asked the woman behind him.

"Yes and no." Ultear responded as Brain sent him a curious glance. "Master told me to watch your activities from afar, but I decided to join in for the fun." She revealed her purpose which Brain didn't took lightly knowing that the woman has hated him in the past.

Brain looked at her this time his eyes narrowing. "Does Hades think I'm going to betray him?" he asked while Ultear shrugged.

"I don't know. I'm not privy to my Master's machinations as I'm merely his humble follower." Ultear replied casually looking at the fight between Cobra and Mirajane in her Satan Soul form.

Ultear couldn't help but smile while Brain frowned as they saw how Cobra is defeated and sent flying back to Nirvana.

"Useless." Brain spat as he disappeared from Ultear's side.

Brain appeared in front of Gray and Lucy, and Happy still worn out from their earlier fight. The three of them feared the worst but they were saved by Jura Nekis as they watch two powerful mages fight it out and it didn't take long before the fight ended with Jura standing tall. Another fight began on another side of Nirvana this time between Erza and Midnight and just like Mirajane, she defeated her opponent with ease. This prompted the appearance of Zero, Brain's powerful alter ego and began hunting for people he could fight; this also prompted Ultear to join the fight with two targets in mind.

Meanwhile Natsu finally caught up with Nirvana even though they picked up the rest of the light team who tried to fly the badly damaged Cristina with their magic. Hibiki told them everything he knew about Nirvana and how to stop it. Maria and Natsu now stood at the port of her magic bomber following behind Nirvana. Maria Requiped a twelve foot long magic rifle and aimed at one its legs. Seconds later a stream of white light erupted from its tip and roared towards its target piercing the first and last leg on the left side of Nirvana immobilizing the moving fortress.

"Now that that's done, it's your turn Natsu." Maria said looking at the lump a few feet from her. "Oh, right you're useless as long as you're standing here." She then disposed of her magic rifle and walked behind Natsu Requiping her hammer. Everyone looked curiously at the strange woman doing some practice swings before she gave one last glance at her target and swings, sending Natsu flying towards Nirvana.

Everyone felt the explosion that occurred moments earlier and saw that they stopped moving thankful for whatever caused Nirvana to stop. Gray, Lucy, and Happy are currently running around Nirvana trying to find either Erza or Mirajane, but their luck ran out when they met Zero at one of the halls. Gray was stunned when his Ice wall easily broke with just one attack from their new opponent. He knew that his magic reserves are running low but even then it wasn't enough reason for his Ice Wall to break easily. He knew they were in a pinch since Lucy is in the same position while Happy isn't really meant for fighting. He told the both of them to leave, but they chose to stay and fight with him. Zero who had grown bored of his opponents decided to attack them and after the dust has settled he saw all of them sprawled into the floor unconscious. Thinking that they are dead, Zero left to find a more powerful opponent and after walking for awhile he saw something flying from the sky and crashed through a building a few meters away from him.

"Damn that woman!" Natsu growled as he crawled out of the rubble while rubbing his sore behind.

"Well this is interesting." A voice spoke as Natsu looked behind him to find a man with shoulder length wavy white hair wearing a green jacket and black pants, but what got his attention were his eyes. Aside from its red color, it showed his desire to destroy everything he could get his hands on. "I thought you died at the Tower of Heaven." The man commented.

"Are you Brain?" Natsu asked as he looked at the man in front of him.

"No, but we are related. I'm Zero, the true guild Master of Oracion Sies." Zero announced himself. "I just hope you don't fall as easily as your comrades!" he challenged making Natsu grin.

Mirajane finally met with Erza accompanied by Jellal as she saw Midnight a fifteen feet away. She could tell that Jellal tried to help Erza based on the injuries he has and that Nirvana isn't affecting Erza like earlier.

"Is everything alright?" Mirajane asked.

"Yes, everything is fine. I just realized that everyone here came from the Tower just like me." Erza stated looking at Midnight's direction. "Tell me Mira, why you knocked me out?" she asked.

Mirajane stared at her for a moment like she didn't understand what she said until she perked up and spoke. "Oh, right. I had to do that to stop Nirvana's magic from taking effect on you." She stated matter-of-factly.

"I see, I guess that's why Natsu's scarf changed in color, because it slowed down Nirvana's magic… Even when you're not here, you're still protecting me." Erza whispered the last part as she looked at the dark scarf around her neck. "Thank you Mira." she thanked the woman who just smiled in return.

"Don't mention it." Mirajane replied with a smile. "Are you ok?" she asked Jellal.

"I, I am…" Jellal replied still a little wary of Mirajane.

"Good." Mirajane replied before she looked at Erza. "Did you saw that attack that immobilized Nirvana?" she asked Erza seeing the attack from afar.

"Yes. Do you think it's them?" Erza asked Mirajane.

"I don't know, but I hope it's not another group of enemies because all this fighting is bad for my skin." Mirajane replied casually making Erza stare at her. "Lack of sleep is bad for your skin you know… you don't want to look bad when Natsu returns do you?" She added teasing Erza.

"Shut up!" Erza snapped at the smiling Mirajane.

Jellal remained silent while watching the two women argue, unable to notice the person behind him that knocked him out. Erza and Mirajane immediately look at the direction of the commotion and saw Jellal unconscious and behind him was a woman with long flowing raven hair holding a Lacrima crystal on her left hand.

"Ultear!" Erza growled, attacking the woman who jumps back flipping in midair and landing on top of a building.

"Not bad." Ultear praised, smiling at Titania. "But not good enough." She extended her hand forward and a magic seal appeared underneath Jellal as he disappeared.

"What have you done to him?" Erza demanded worried for Jellal's safety.

"Nothing really, I just don't want him interrupting our playtime." Ultear replied looking down at Erza and Mirajane.

Mirajane stood beside Erza before they exchange looks as their magic seal coupled with Natsu's appeared as they are devoured by the flames. Ultear watched patiently as the flames are cut in the middle revealing Erza in her Dragonslayer's armor and Mirajane in her new form she named Lilith. Ultear could feel the strong magical presence of both women as the ground around them begins to crack from the pressure. Erza and Mirajane sudden disappearance stunned Ultear before she dodged Erza's halberd that crushed the building she's standing on, but it was too late when she noticed Mirajane behind her and cleaved her in half. Both Erza and Mirajane's eyes narrowed as Ultear's body turned to ice and shattered.

"I forgot to tell the both of you something…" Ultear began as she stood a few meters behind Erza and Mirajane. "There's one very important thing the both of you don't know about me… I'm the head of the Seven Kin of Purgatory. So, I suggest you do your best to entertain Me." the moment she finished her introduction countless Lacrima orbs moving at superhuman speeds rushed towards Erza and Mirajane.

"So you're Fairy Tail's famous Salamander, Natsu Dragneel." Zero began as he studied the young mage in front of him. "You don't look that powerful to me, but the rumors say the contrary. I guess I'll have to see how true they are." He taunted.

"I won't forgive you for hurting my comrades and I'll show you what a Fairy Tail mage is capable of!" Natsu declared as flames erupted around his body.

"Oh? We'll see about that!" Zero exclaimed. "Dark Capriccio!" a beam of concentrated dark magic shot towards Natsu who narrowed his eyes and blocked the attack by crossing his arms.

Zero grinned menacingly as he watched his attack push Natsu backward until he swatted the attack away. He leaps forward while bringing his hands together and created a massive fireball and threw it at Zero's direction. Zero countered by using his Dark Rondo spell creating an explosion that obscured each other from sight. Natsu exploded out the cloud of smoke aiming his fist at Zero who caught it with his hand and countered with a swift kick to Natsu's side. He caught Zero's leg and yanked his fist out of his hand and quickly grabbed Zero's caught leg and threw him towards the wall and followed through with a powerful breath attack sending Zero through the wall. Natsu followed after Zero and the moment he went through, he felt that everything around him became heavy, that he became heavy and that was when he saw Zero standing a few feet away.

"Dark Gravity!" Zero exclaimed as the floor around Natsu cracks and he fell through the floor. He continued with his descent until he punctured the last floor on Nirvana.

He flips in midair and propelled himself back towards Nirvana hitting Zero with his Fire Dragon's Sword Horn as they punched through several levels. Natsu cancelled the spell and used his Fire Dragon's Claws and delivered a flame propelled roundhouse kick on Zero's face. Zero crashed into the abandoned houses as Natsu prepares to follow through with a powerful breath attack when a whip made of Dark magic latched onto his feet and slammed him on to the buildings below.

The ruble exploded away from Natsu as he stood up, his flames whipping violently around him. "This is getting interesting. He's pretty powerful." He stated with a grin before Zero appeared once more and fired orbs of dark magic at him. The area around Natsu was leveled by Zero's attack as he's thrown through the buildings and tumbling along the way. "Damn, that hurt." He muttered while upside down with his back on a wall.

"Dark Gravity!" Zero exclaimed appearing a few feet above Natsu. The gravity around Natsu increased as he crashed through several floors with Zero right behind him.

Natsu crashed on the floor below and flipped away from the falling debris and Zero's attacks. He was stunned when a whip of dark magic wrapped around his leg and got thrown through the wall and to the other side. Natsu quickly flips in midair and launches another breath attack at Zero who used his Dark Capriccio spell that pierced through Natsu's attack as it exploded on his face. Zero exploded out of the cloud of smoke and delivered a powerful punch on Natsu's face sending him tumbling along the floor. He flips in midair and rushed towards Zero, punching him in the face as they began exchanging powerful blows. Both of them couldn't stop themselves from enjoying the fight as they destroyed everything around them. Natsu dodged Zero's fist as he ducked under his swing and used his Fire Dragon's Sword Horn.

Meanwhile outside Nirvana, Wendy and Charle tried to find where the others are, more specifically an azure haired man that had once saved her life. She knew that he was Jellal, but there was still something different about him. She was so lost in thought that they didn't notice when Zero and Natsu exploded out of the ground below. Charle was able to dodge the combatants as they both saw the new comer, but Zero quickly swatted Natsu and went after Wendy.

"Wendy!" Natsu screamed glaring at Zero. "Let her go!" he growled.

"Help me!" Wendy screamed as Zero tightened his grip around her neck.

"You're pretty strong Salamander. I had to take this girl hostage to catch my breath." Zero stated as he swatted away Charle as she tried to save her partner. "Don't do anything rash, little cat. I won't kill this little girl yet, because she helped me obtain Nirvana." Zero's eyes widen when Natsu suddenly disappeared from where he was standing and appeared in front of him.

"Didn't I tell you to let her go?" Natsu asked before he slammed his burning fist on Zero's face. The strength of Natsu's attack sent Zero flying through several buildings as he caught the stunned Wendy in his arms and grinned. "You okay, Wendy?" he asked.

Wendy nodded blushing at the way he's carrying her. "Yeah, could you let me down?" Natsu looked at her curiously and shrugged as he placed her back into the ground. "Thank you, but who are you mister and how did you know my name?" Wendy asked her savior who apparently knew her.

"Oh, right! I'm Natsu Dragneel, Master Makarov told me, and I'm here to help." Natsu replied with a grin as an explosion is heard moments later where Zero most likely crashed to.

"I suggest you stay back, Wendy." Natsu said as Wendy nodded. "Hey, Wendy, have you seen Erza or Mirajane? Are they ok?" he asked worried for Titania after hearing what happened to her from Cobra.

"Ms. Erza is ok; I managed to heal her before things got worse. I think she's with Jellal." Wendy replied and saw the sudden change in Natsu's expression.

"Jellal…" Natsu whispered through clenched teeth as the flames around his body burned with intensity. The sight of Zero charging at their direction told him that he has to make sure that Wendy is safe and facing Jellal will have to wait. "Get out of here Wendy, NOW!" he ordered.

Wendy was startled at his sudden outburst and couldn't help but be scared as she ran away with Charle to find Jellal. Natsu narrowed his eyes as Zero used his Dark Rondo spell creating explosions around Natsu. Before Zero could gloat, Natsu burst out of the cloud of smoke and used his Fire Dragon's Crushing Fang, aiming his open hand on Zero's stomach sending Zero into the air. Natsu narrowed his eyes at the stunned mage as he used his Crimson Lotus Exploding Flame Blade, catching Zero inside the whirlwind of flaming blades. Zero manages to survive Natsu's attack, angering the Dragonslayer further as he's become an obstacle between him and Jellal. Natsu propelled himself towards Zero as they began another exchange of powerful punch and kicks. Zero immediately noticed that he's slowly being overpowered by Natsu as he's sent crashing back on the ground.

In a fit of rage Zero managed to dodge Natsu's right hook, wrapping his arm around Natsu's arm before slamming Natsu face first in to the ground and kicking him through a building. A torrent of flames erupted from where Natsu came but before it could even reach Zero, the attack swerve around him and destroyed the buildings behind him. This stunned the Dragonslayer as Zero took the opportunity to attack Natsu. Natsu tried to dodge Zero's attack but the ground around his feet turned into mud, stopping him from dodging as he took on Zero's punch enhanced with his Dark Rondo spell exploding on his face. Zero quickly caught Natsu's leg with his energy whip as he crashed into the building and yanked him out into the air and followed through by firing dozens of Dark Capriccio spell on Natsu creating a large explosion.

Both Titania and the Demon saw the explosion from afar distracting them for a moment from their opponent. Ultear Milkovich, leader of the seven kin Purgatory that they are currently fighting.

Ultear ducked under Erza's swing avoiding her giant spear at the same time Mirajane swung her scythe from below. Ultear spun in midair dodging both weapons as it passed above and under her and used the opportunity to attack them both. Sending all of her Lacrima orbs toward both women and attacking them from different directions and used her Arc of Time to destroy the ground beneath them. Ultear used the opportunity to flip a few feet away from where she once stood and waited for both women to appear. She didn't have to wait that long as a giant spear exploded a few meters in front of her along with a scythe spinning like a saw.

"Is that all the two of you can do?" Ultear asked as she watched Erza and Mirajane explode out of the ground. "It's no wonder Salamander died, you're too weak to be an S-class mage, he'd be better off with Me." she taunted Erza with a smile.

"Take that back!" Erza demanded as Ultear dodged her shields with inhuman speed. This only infuriated the red head as the flames around her whipped violently and just as she was about to charge the woman a scythe blocked her path. "Don't stop me, Mira!" she growled.

"Control yourself, Erza!" Mirajane ordered receiving a menacing glare from Titania that she just ignored. "She's just using Natsu's name to rile you up." She stated calmly.

"I know that!" Erza snapped as she calmed herself down. "What do you want from Natsu?" she asked as Ultear looked at them curiously before smiling.

"I want him." Ultear replied simply earning the ire of both women.

Mirajane tried to be calm even though she wants to make the woman in front of her suffer. "I'm afraid he's already taken and he won't think of going out with anyone else aside from us." She informed the woman.

Ultear merely laughed before she spoke. "I'm afraid you got it all wrong. He's too much of an idiot for my liking; I want him as a pet and nothing more." The moment she finished her speech Erza and Mirajane was already a feet in front of her ready to end her.

But just as their weapons were about to strike their target, Ultear vanished in a burst of speed appearing a few feet from them as their weapons crash into the ground. Mirajane quickly change her scythe into a lance and aimed it Ultear.

"Demon Rush!" Mirajane charged towards Ultear shattering the earth in the process. Ultear merely smiled at Mirajane's futile attempt to strike her as she dodged Erza's spear roaring past her. She sidestepped as Mirajane shot past her again before chasing after her as she keeps her distance from the charging Demon thinking that she couldn't hit her. That was until Mirajane thrusts her spear forward stunning Ultear as it grazed her cheek forcing her to jump backwards while glaring at Mirajane not noticing Erza behind her.

Erza narrowed her eyes at the woman that insulted her Natsu and treated him like an object. She aimed her spear at Ultear and threw it using all of her strength in hopes that it would be fast enough to reach Ultear. Much to her dismay Ultear still managed to dodge her attack as she spun in midair landing on the ground and throwing a piece of ruble into her direction and with the use of her Arc of Time it reverted back to its original shape. Erza noticed her spear flew faster the moment it reached a certain range as she dodged the building heading her way while Mirajane landed beside Erza after enduring Ultear's Lacrima orbs.

"I don't like repeating myself, but is that really all you can do?" Ultear asked once again using her Arc of Time to repair the damage of her clothes. This time Erza remained calm and smiled after finally learning the secret of Ultear's inhuman speed.

"Mira..." Erza began as the Demon looked at her questioningly. "Can you buy me some time?" she asked looking at the demon.

"How long?" Mirajane asked as she swung her scythe hitting her own Lacrima orb as it exploded into numerous needles destroying Ultear's orbs. She scowled as they merely returned to their original form. "Did you found out her weakness?" Erza merely smiled and it was all Mirajane needed to agree with her plan.

"Watch for my signal." Erza immediately left after that as Mirajane went after Ultear once again.

Ultear sent her orbs after Erza only for Mirajane to destroy them with one shot as she blocked Ultear's path. "Do you think you could take me on alone?" she asked playing with the orb on her hand.

"Don't think you're that powerful. I know that there's a reason behind your uncanny speed and don't think that it would remain a secret forever." Mirajane replied stunning Ultear for a second before her smile returned.

"Was that the reason why Titania left?" Ultear asked as Mirajane nodded seeing no reason to hide it anymore. "I see, well then there's no point in hiding It." she remarked as a large magic seal appeared beneath them that extended for more than a hundred meters. "The thing is I'm not that fast in the first place. I'm using the same trick that Racer used to make himself look fast called slowing magic. It's the same principle as my Arc of Time with the only difference is it alters a person's perspective of time, and anyone caught within the circle's area is under my control." She explained pointing at a flock of birds flying into the night sky.

"Giving up already?" Mirajane asked while Ultear laughed.

"Me? Give up? The fact of the matter is, even if you knew my abilities it doesn't change the fact that you're under my control." Ultear replied as the magic circle glowed and much to Mirajane's surprise Ultear's orbs is twice as fast as before.

Mirajane used her wings to block the charging orbs as she went after Ultear, skidding into a stop in front of her as she swung her scythe upwards. Ultear quickly dodged the black flames that would've have cleaved her in half as it continued to cut through everything in its path. Ultear threw another piece of ruble at Mirajane and with the use of her Arc of Time, returning it into a building that Mirajane destroyed by firing a concentrated beam of dark magic. Ultear dodged the attack as it exploded into the distance using her orbs once again to overwhelm Mirajane who used her wings to block the attack.

Erza stood at one of the tall buildings away from the magic seal's area and watched Mirajane's battle with Ultear. "So she's able to manipulate a person's perception of time." She commented as she watched Mirajane moved at a sluggish pace while Ultear dodges her. Erza separated her spear into her blade and halberd and pointed her weapons at Ultear's direction as flames began forming a sphere between the weapons. Erza then saw opportunity and attacked, firing a concentrated beam of fire magic that destroyed the building she's using as a platform.

Mirajane managed to block Ultear's kick with her forearms blocking it with relative ease. It was then that Mirajane noticed a bright flash of light coming behind Ultear and that was all she needed to quickly get away from its path. Ultear looked behind her to see the bright light heading her way.

"Impressive." Ultear commented as the attack hit and continued past her, punching a hole through Nirvana and created a massive explosion underneath the immobile fortress.

Mirajane looked at the hole that Erza created and the path the attack took with the rocks still glowing from the heat. "That was pretty powerful Erza." she commented as Erza arrived and stood beside her.

"Do you think she's dead?" Erza asked as her armor vanished from existence as well as Mirajane's Lilith form.

Mirajane looked at Erza before she spoke. "I don't think so; she's too cunning to fall for that." She repled.

"Thank you for the compliment." Both women looked to their right to find Ultear sitting on top of a building. Erza quickly threw a sword at Ultear only for it to pass through her. "I'm sorry but I'm already gone and by the way there's Jellal." Ultear pointed at a certain direction where a magic seal appeared and an unconscious Jellal emerged. "Till we meet again." Erza and Mirajane watched as Ultear's thought projection vanished before Erza knelt beside the unconscious man and checked his vitals.

"How is he?" Mirajane asked looking impassively at Jellal.

"He's alright. He's just unconscious." Erza replied as she stood up looking down at the unconscious Jellal.

"I can't believe that this guy manage to catch you off guard at the Tower of Heaven." Mirajane commented earning her a glare from Titania.

"Shut up." Erza snapped while Mirajane smirked. Her expression became somber as she spoke. "I loved him Mira. Even though he betrayed me yet again at the Tower of Heaven I still couldn't force myself to end his life. Even after all the evil things he's done, I still want to save him. Is that wrong Mira?" she asked looking back at Mirajane.

Mirajane smiled before she spoke. "It just means that your kind Erza. You always have been. that's why Natsu fell for you." She replied smiling genuinely.

Erza returned her smile. "Thanks." It was then that both women heard a groan from the unconscious man as he comes to. "Are you ok, Jellal?" she asked.

Jellal looked up to see Erza looking down at him, her face was set into neutrality but he could sense the worry through the woman's eyes. "I'm fine. Where's the enemy?" he asked looking at both women questioningly.

"Ultear left." Erza replied as Jellal grips his head in pain. "Are you, alright?" she asked with some worry.

Jellal managed to shrug off the pain as he replied. "I've heard that name before, I just don't know where. She reminds me of someone who's lost in the dark… just like Me." he stated looking at both women.

"Are you sure you're alright?" Mirajane asked Jellal as he nodded. "Do you know how to destroy Nirvana?" she asked again only for Jellal to shake his head in the negative.

"Hello? Are you there princess?" a voice called out inside Erza and Mirajane's head, a voice that Erza found strangely familiar.

"Are you Maria, one of my mother's generals?" Erza asked wondering what she's doing in Fiore. "What are you doing here and were you the one that immobilized Nirvana?"

"I'm honored that you still remembered me even after we only just met a few times." Maria replied. "Yup, cool huh, did it with only one shot." She gloated which annoyed Erza. "I came here to deliver a package that your mother sent you." She added.

"What package?" Erza asked and the answer she receives was something that didn't answer her question.

"Ms. Maria?" Mirajane began earning the attention of both Erza and Maria. "I'm guessing you know how to stop Nirvana seeing that you contacted us."

"Yup, based on what the blonde guy said. Nirvana is powered by six enormous Lacrima's located at the joints." Maria explained through telepathic magic.

"I understand, but is that all there is to it." Mirajane asked doubtful that the solution was that simple.

"You're smart. Yes, it's as simple as that, but you need to do it at the same time or else the Lacrima's would just regenerate." Maria added as both Erza and Mirajane nodded.

"That gives us six Lacrima's to destroy. Do you know how many are still in Nirvana Maria?" Erza asked.

It took Maria a few seconds before she replied. "According to the blonde behind me, there's still Gray, Lucy, Wendy, Charle, Mirajane, you, and Natsu…"

"NATSU?" both women asked in shock almost deafening Maria in the process.

"He's alive and he's here? Where is he, tell me!" Erza demanded, forgetting everything around her.

"Hey, hey, stay calm princess. He's currently-" Maria was cut off when they heard a girl call out to them.

"Miss Erza, Miss Mirajane." Wendy shouted, calling the attention of everyone as she approached the group.

"Wendy, are you alright?" Mirajane asked the young Dragonslayer.

"I'm alright Miss Mirajane. I was saved by Natsu and he's currently fighting Zero." Wendy replied causing Mirajane and Erza to tear. "Are you alright Miss Mirajane? We need to help him."

Mirajane wiped the tears from her eyes before she spoke. "There's no need Wendy. Natsu would win, it's a certainty." She smiled at Erza's direction who smiled back.

It was then that they saw a massive pillar of fire erupt from on the other side from their position and took the form of a Dragon. They immediately knew who that person was as they both shared a knowing look.

Natsu landed in a heap after taking the brunt of Zero's attack as he slowly got up glaring at the mad man who grinned evilly. "What did you do?" Natsu demanded as he ripped his tattered sleeves.

"I've decided to pull out the stops. You're more powerful than I thought you were, but it still wouldn't change the fact that I will win in the end." Zero stated smugly.

Natsu grinned. "Oh? Is that right?" he asked as smoke began to erupt from his body. "I'm really starting to get fired up!" he declared as the flames raged, narrowing his eyes at Zero. "Let's put that to the test!" Natsu challenged as he smiled maniacally at Zero.

Zero had the same smile as he met with Natsu in the middle. They both hit each other's faces creating a massive shockwave sending them backwards. Natsu quickly followed through with a breath attack that just swerve around Zero as he created another whip on his left hand and spun in the air, hitting Natsu and slamming him into the ground. Natsu rebounded from the ground and blocked Zero's fist sending him flying backwards. Zero quickly used Hoteye's magic, softening the ground where Natsu is heading and made it fall all over him, and burying him in it. Natsu exploded out of his prison charging his opponent once again, jumping in the air and creating massive fireball.

"Fire Dragon's Brilliant Blaze!" Natsu roared throwing the massive fireball at Zero.

Zero merely grinned as the moment the fireball came within a foot in front of him it dispersed into different directions. He aimed his open hand at Natsu and fired numerous Dark Rondo spells at Natsu. Natsu quickly saw the attack and used his Fire Dragon's Wing Smash spinning around and blocking Zero's attacks. Zero quickly charged towards Natsu the moment he appeared, aiming his fist at his face. Natsu quickly saw the attack and moved his head to the side catching Zero's arm as he quickly spun around and threw him into a nearby building. Natsu landed on the ground skidding backwards and charges at Zero once again. Zero cleared the rubble around him and saw Natsu charging at him fist ablaze. He didn't even bother to move as Natsu slowly closes the gap, knowing that his reflector magic would protect him from any magic based attack, and just as he expected the flames around Natsu's hand skewed away from his fist, but much to his shock Natsu grinned.

"Fire Dragon's Sonic Fist!" Natsu roared as flames exploded at tip of his elbow, pushing his fist forward with inhuman speeds. His fist colliding against Zero's face who tried to block his attack creating a powerful shockwave and cracks on the ground before Zero is launched in the opposite direction.

Zero crashed through numerous building over Nirvana and into the base of king's peak creating a large crater on it. Zero crawled out of the hole his in, spitting blood and some of his teeth from the powerful attack. He cursed as he saw Natsu and immediately shot dozens spheres of darkness on Natsu who jumps in the air and ends up on top of him.

"Fire Dragon's Exploding Heel!" Natsu flips forward raising his left leg in the air and performs a heel drop from the sky. The tip of his feet ignited in flames propelling his foot downward and increasing its power. Zero quickly jumps out of the way as Natsu struck the ground creating a massive explosion of rock and flames.

"You!" Zero growled as he glared at the smoking crater. "Where's all this strength coming from?" he demanded as Natsu appeared from the smoke.

"It's something you would never understand. My strength comes from my desire to protect those important to me." Natsu stated thinking of two women in particular. "That's why you won't be able to defeat me!" Natsu declared as he released a powerful roar and created a massive pillar of fire that transformed into a giant dragon.

Zero felt fear overtake his being as the Dragonslayer in front of him easily overpowered him. Unable to accept defeat, Zero began charging dark magic on his fingers and used his most powerful spell on Natsu. "To think that you'd be able to force me to use my strongest spell, I'll erase your soul and very existence! Genesis Zero!" he roared sending countless phantoms towards Natsu.

"This ends now!" Natsu growled as he charged in the middle of the countless phantoms, burning everything that gets near him.

Zero watched desperately as Natsu pushes through his phantoms like a crazed beast, but as Natsu gets closer, the phantoms continue to surround him and just as he's about to reach Zero, the phantoms overwhelmed him. Zero began to laugh maniacally at his victory as Salamander is trapped into another dimension.

"Not even a dragon can match my power! No one can stop me!" Zero exclaimed. He continued to revel in his victory until a hand exploded out of thin air wrapping around his face and right before his eyes Salamander escaped from his strongest spell. He launched another attack at Natsu, but the Dragonslayer didn't even flinch as the smoke cleared revealing him unscathed. Zero felt insignificant at the terrifying glare the Dragonslayer directed at him.

Natsu lifted and slammed Zero on the ground twice before raising both hands in the air and a giant blade formed from his flames. The moment Zero bounced from the impact he brought the flaming blade down on Zero.

"Crimson Lotus Flame Blade Crush!" Natsu roared as the flaming blade struck Zero creating a massive explosion that created a massive pillar of flames as it leveled the area around them. Moments later as the dust settled, Natsu stood looking down at a massive hole that gave him a clear view of a large crater of what should've been a forest beneath Nirvana. Natsu then collapsed on his butt, panting for pushing himself too far once again.

"Damn, that was too exhausting." Natsu commented as he stood up and immediately lost his balance as the ground collapsed beneath him. He landed in a heap and crawled out of the rubble once again. "Now where the hell am I?" he wondered dusting himself.

"Hey Natsu, stop wasting time." Maria's voice echoed in his head. "Nirvana still needs to be destroyed."

"Huh? Maria where are you?" Natsu asked looking left and right trying to find the bluenette.

"I'm using telepathic magic, Natsu." Maria replied as Natsu nodded. "The information on how to destroy Nirvana will be uploaded to your brain. I suggest you go to that location."

And just as Maria said, Natsu instantly knew where to go and when to destroy the Lacrima. "How did you that?" Natsu asked as he began running towards one of the Lacrima's.

"I didn't, it's the guy behind me." Maria replied with some irritation in her voice.

"Hey, do you know where Erza is? Jellal is with him, I need to make sure that she's alright. I still have a few minutes to kill." Natsu asked ready for another fight, this time to protect Erza from another betrayal from Jellal.

"There's no time for that. You need to get to the Lacrima as you're the only one missing." Maria pressed earning her an annoyed growl from the Dragonslayer. "Don't worry Natsu. Nothing will happen to the princess. I promise you, and if something does happen, nothing in Earthland would save the fool from the wrath of her mother." she added as they he cringed in fear at the memory of Erza's mother going all out.

Natsu huffed and begrudgingly accepted. "Fine."

Natsu arrived at his assigned Lacrima a few seconds before the deadline and all of them attacked simultaneously. The moment they did, the whole area began to shake as they all left the fortress as it began to collapse. The first ones to get out of the crumbling fortress was Gray followed by Lucy, Happy, Wendy, Charle, Ichiya, Jura and Hoteye. It was immediately apparent that Erza and Mirajane was still nowhere to be found. They decided to wait for them a little longer when they heard something heading their way as everyone prepared themselves for another fight. Moments later the source of the noise shot out of the bushes and they saw Natsu went pass them and into a tree. He slowly slid off it and rubbed his sore face.

"Damn it, that hurts! That is the last time I'll follow her instructions out of a crumbling building." Natsu grumbled not noticing the group of people behind him, until something hit him and wrapped its hands on his back.

"Natsu, you're alive!" Happy exclaimed wrapping his paws on Natsu's back.

Natsu looked behind him and saw Happy and the rest of the group with the exception of Erza, Mirajane, and Jellal. "Hey, it's been awhile." He greeted them as if he's only been gone for a few days.

Lucy cried tears of joy a she tackle hugged the Dragonslayer. "Natsu you idiot! You made us all worry." Lucy scolded while crying as the Dragonslayer scratched his cheek in embarrassment for the trouble his caused.

"Lucy's right you idiot." Gray agreed, happy that his rival is still alive. "You've caused us more trouble than needed, Natsu." Gray added with a smirk.

"Yeah, sorry about that, Popsicle. I would've informed everyone sooner, but I was busy trying to stay alive from Erza's mother." Natsu retorted good naturedly returning Gray's grin with his own.

"Whatever. I guess the guild would be less peaceful now that your stupid ass is back." Gray taunted.

"What did you say, stripper?" Natsu demanded as he pushed Lucy aside who sighed in annoyance.

"Here they go again. He just returned and they're already fighting." Lucy commented watching the ball of dust where Natsu and Gray are fighting.

Lucy looked behind her when she felt a hand on her shoulder and saw Mirajane smiling. "They're just catching up with each other Lucy. It's the only way they know how without all the emotional stuff." She said in a motherly tone.

"They sure are strange." Lucy replied while Mirajane smiled and they noticed Erza walked towards the two and breaks up the fight.

Everything was silent when Natsu saw Erza after more than a month and perfectly alright. "Erza, I…" he wasn't able to finish his sentence as Erza slapped him stunning the Dragonslayer as he looked at her in shock until his eyes softened when he saw the tears pooling at the corner of her eyes.

"Don't ever do that again!" Erza screamed as she leaned on his chest. "Don't scare me like that! I didn't know what to do when I thought I lost you, Natsu. Please… don't ever scare me like that again." She pleaded while clutching his coat tightly.

Natsu couldn't help but smile as he remembered he said the exact same thing to her at the tower of heaven. 'We really are alike…' Natsu thought as he ran his hand on her hair and took in her scent. "I promise Erza…" Erza looked up and saw his smile that she missed so much before he leans forward and kissed her in front of everyone. Erza was stunned for a moment but immediately returned the kiss with her own.

Everyone's jaw dropped at the sight while Ichiya moaned in agony for losing his darling, Jellal felt jealous at the sight yet somehow he knew that he doesn't have the right to protest, and finally Mirajane just smiled, neither angry nor jealous but rather happy that Natsu is back. Natsu pulled back still holding Erza's gaze until he broke contact and saw Mirajane smiling at him as he felt that he just betrayed Mirajane in front of everyone. Erza was baffled when his face suddenly turned serious and followed his line of sight and couldn't help but groan inwardly seeing the smile on Mirajane's face.

"Erza, can I talk with you and Mirajane in private?" Natsu asked both women who nodded. The three of them left leaving the others behind hoping that everything turns out for the better between the three.

After the three left, Lucy noticed Jellal leaning on a tree and decided to talk to the mysterious guy. "You're Jellal, right?" she asked as the azure haired mage nodded and did nothing else earning him an annoyed twitch from the blonde. "I heard you lost your memory, is that true?" she asked again.

He nods again, earning him another twitch from the blonde.

"You really can't remember anything?" Lucy tried again as Jellal once again nodded. "The only person you remember is Erza and nothing else." Lucy was prepared to hit the guy, former council member or not until Jellal looked at her and the direction where the trio went.

"Not really…" Jellal began as he looked to the sky and the countless stars that shined brightly. "I can only remember Erza's name and the feeling of closeness and guilt that came with it… and there's Natsu, who reminded me of hope and a light in the middle of the never ending darkness. Everything else is just bits and pieces that don't make sense to me, but left me with the feeling guilt for something I've done, yet I can't remember." He finished and waited until the blonde left but to his surprise she just sat beside him and looked at the stars just like him.

"Do you like stars?" Lucy asked.

Jellal glanced at her before he spoke. "I do. They remind of the things I want… that if I work hard enough, I'll be able to reach them someday." He looked at Lucy and smiled apologetically. "I must be boring you." He added apologetically.

Lucy shook her head and returned his smile. "Not really. I like them too, not because I'm a Celestial wizard, but because I know I could always rely on them in my time of need just like my friends." She paused as she placed a hand on her keys. "Besides I like the way they sparkle in the night sky." She added smiling at Jellal.

Lucy stood up and dusted herself before extending her hand to Jellal. "I'm Lucy, Lucy Heartfillia." Jellal look baffled for a moment before he took her hand and did the same.

"Jellal, Jellal Fernandez." They shook their hands before they let go and continued looking at the stars.

Natsu stopped after making sure that they're far enough from everyone else and looked at both women. 'It's now or never…' he thought as he took a deep breath and spoke. "Erza, Mirajane. I'm sorry… but I played both of you! I was going out with the both of you at the same time. I'll accept any punishment you'll give me!" he stated as he prepared himself for whatever outcome that may happen, but the only thing both women did was look at each other. "Aren't you angry at me?" he asked.

"We already knew Natsu." Erza replied stunning the Dragonslayer.

"When?" Natsu asked again.

"A day after you died at the Tower of Heaven." Erza replied.

"The time you saved me from the Demon." Mirajane replied.

"I see, but aren't you two going to kill me or something, and hate me for the rest of your lives?" Natsu asked curiously, baffled at how much they easily accepted his confession.

"We will never do that, Natsu." Mirajane replied. "I'd rather end Erza's life than do that to you." The comment earned Mira an annoyed glare from Erza and a frown from Natsu.

"Don't tell me you two fought each other?" Natsu demanded.

"To the death to be exact." Mirajane replied nonchalantly as Natsu looked at them in disbelief.

"Why would you two do that?" Natsu demanded as he held their shoulders tightly, almost painfully stunning both women at his outburst before he pulled both of them in a hug. "I love you two too much and I'd rather have you two hating me than see you fighting each other over Me." he stated as both women looked at each other and smiled as they wrapped their arms around Natsu.

"We know Natsu, and we've come to a decision to share you." Erza said catching Natsu's attention as he pulled back.

"Share me? Don't you think it's kind of strange for me to be going out with you two?" Natsu asked once again while both of them looked at him curiously. "Besides, I'm not really good with relationships; it's a miracle the both of you didn't leave me. I don't know if I'd be able to keep the both of you happy." He said in exasperation. "Why do these things have to be so difficult?" both women looked at Natsu with a mixture of pity and amusement.

"You really are an idiot Natsu." Erza spoke earning him an annoyed glare from Natsu. "You're doing fine, Natsu. All of us here don't have a clue on what to do in a relationship, but what I do know is that what we had was great, even with all the secrecy involved." She said as Natsu looked at her with some uncertainty.

"Erza's right Natsu, everything's fine the way they were" Mirajane agreed with her former rival. "Besides, isn't it every man's dream to have two beautiful women as his lovers?" Mirajane added playfully as Natsu looks at her in exasperation.

"I'm not like that Mira." Natsu replied in exasperation. "I'm more of one lady kind of guy." His reply earned him the pointed looks of both women.

"That's the dumbest lie I've ever heard, even from you, Natsu." Erza snapped. "If you're what you say you are? Then what do you call us?" Erza demanded making Natsu shrink in fear as Mirajane finally had enough and decided to stop things from escalating further and Natsu digs himself into a deeper hole.

Mirajane walked beside Natsu and placed a hand on his shoulder gaining his and Erza's attention. "Natsu's right, Erza." she began as Erza glared at her yet waited for her reply. "He's just as he says he is."

"Prove it then." Erza crossed her arms under her chest and waited for Mirajane to reply. She loved Natsu more than anything else, but lying was something she never liked in the first place especially now that they're going to enter into a very strange relationship. She also knew that her insecurities and fears are preying on her, but she couldn't help it because she might not be able to handle if Natsu began marking any attractive woman he sees.

Mirajane sighed before she began. "Tell me, was everything you two shared seemed fake to you?" she asked as Erza shook her head. "Did he ever do anything selfish during the time you spent with him?" Erza shook her head again. "Did he ever lie to you or outright betray you with someone else?"

Erza shook her head again as she knew that it was not in Natsu's character to betray the people important to him much less he loves. Erza also knew that what happened between the three of them was nothing but an accident and she wouldn't say it in front of Mirajane, but she also knew that she did forced herself into Natsu's life as he just accepted her without any misgivings.

"And finally, didn't he always make you feel that you're the only woman for him. That when you two are together, everything else just seems to disappear and you could just be yourself?" Mirajane asked and Erza just nodded as she smiled at her, a smile that annoyed her as it looked smug in her opinion.

Erza looked at the Dragonslayer and saw the honesty in his eyes. It was something that always endeared him to her even when they were kids as he always voice outs his opinions and tells people what he thinks of them. She even wished that she could be like him and just let go of her past and be the vulnerable girl underneath that hates fighting above all else. Erza smiled fondly as she remembers the time she spent with him that told her that she could rely on him and he will carry all the weight of her problems for her, protect her smile from those that would make her sad, and give his life for her to keep her safe.

"I guess stupidity is really contagious." Erza muttered as Mirajane smiled at her.

"Hey!" Natsu contests who apparently heard her before he took a calming breath and gathered his thoughts, thankful for Mirajane's help. "I know that it's kind of hard to believe what I said after what happened between the three of us, but believe me Erza. I love the both you equally and would gladly risk my life for the both of you if the situation calls for It." he said sincerely before he scratched the back of his head while smiling at the two women. "To tell you the truth I was going to tell the both of you everything after I saved you Erza from the tower of heaven and ask you the same question, but if things get out of hand and you two started to hate each other because of me. I would tell you two that I played with you both so you would hate me instead." Both women looked at Natsu curiously as he took a step back and knelt into the ground and bowed with his forehead touching the ground.

"Erza, Mirajane, I'm sorry if I ever betrayed both of your trust and I promise to never do that again." Natsu apologized stunning both women as this was the first time they saw Natsu bow down to anyone.

Erza took a step forward. "Stand up, Natsu." Natsu did as he was told and Erza saw the unwavering determination in his eyes. "You do realize that none of us might believe what you say and even if we do? Don't you think that we might still end up fighting each other just to be with you because I end up believing that Mira stole you from me and vice versa?" Erza asked and saw him blink once then twice before he scratched his head and laugh awkwardly.

"I didn't think of it that way, but if ever that happens I'll make sure to stop you two whatever the cost." Natsu declared making both women smile.

"It's ok, Natsu. We didn't expect you to think that far." Mirajane quipped.

"Hey, that's not nice Mira!" Natsu whined until they all began to laugh. "But seriously, are you two ok with this?" he asked again.

"We are Natsu and we'll cross any problems once we get there." Erza replied glaring at the Dragonslayer for added measure as he nodded comically. "Good. Let's head back to where the others are."

Natsu nodded once more as they began to leave, but before he could go any further a hand on his arm stopped him. He looked behind him to find Mirajane smiling at him and he did the same that was until Mirajane leaned forward and captured his lips stunning him for a moment before he returned it much to her delight. Erza stopped and looked behind her to find Natsu holding Mirajane in his arms as they shared a rather passionate kiss. Erza squashed the rising jealousy within her, knowing that this was what they had agreed upon.

"This is harder than I thought." Erza muttered under her breath as she watched them part from their kiss.

Both of them followed after Erza who decided to walk ahead of the two. That was until Natsu grabs her hand and forced her to walk with the same pace as them. She glared at him only to receive a grin from the Dragonslayer and a giggle from the Demon. Erza merely huffed in annoyance as she looked to the side a light blush dusting her cheeks as she Requiped her armor off leaving her in her white blouse and blue skirt. The moment she did Natsu held her hand tighter as she did the same.

During their walk back towards the others Natsu asked how Jellal managed to survive and if he tried to hurt her again. Erza told Natsu that he was brought to life by Wendy's powers and somehow lost his memories of everything that happened in the tower told her, that he also wanted to destroy Nirvana. This earned him the slight annoyance of the Dragonslayer as he thought that Jellal should carry the weight of his sins and never forget that he made Erza cry. Meanwhile Mirajane didn't mention about the fact that Jellal attacked her when she met him first as it might cause Natsu to attack Jellal. The moment they returned, Natsu walked towards Jellal who is unable to meet his gaze as everyone watched with baited breath at what would happen between the two.

"Thank you..." Natsu finally spoke as he extended his hand towards Jellal. "…for helping us destroy Nirvana." Natsu's grip tightened as he continued. "I still can't believe that you would just forget what you did to Erza, but it doesn't matter now because I consider you our ally for helping us."

Jellal let out a smile and spoke. "I know that I may have done something inexcusable in the past and I'm sorry that I can't remember any of it, but thank you for your friendship." Erza and Mirajane couldn't help but smile at Natsu's kindness.

Lucy's head popped up beside Natsu and spoke. "I never knew you were such a softy Natsu." Lucy teased, annoying the Dragonslayer.

Natsu huffed looking offended at Lucy's remark. "Of course I'm kind. I scream of kindness you know!" Natsu stated proudly.

"It's kind of hard to believe that with your mean streak and all." Lucy said slyly.

"What!" Natsu screamed in shock. "Happy, help me here. Lucy can't see how awesome and kind I am." He asked his number one partner.

"You know, Natsu. I kinda agree with Lucy. Even I find it hard to believe, with you destroying everything and charging to fights without thinking." Happy replied as Natsu looked at his partner slacked jaw. He looked at everyone around him and they all nodded even Erza and Mirajane as he screamed in annoyance about betrayal and anything along the lines while everyone just laughed at his expense.

Jellal couldn't help but snicker at the amusing sight as he saw Lucy stand beside him. "I told you he's kind." Lucy said smiling at the man. "So, what are you going to do now?" she asked.

Jellal looked up the sky and the stars above them. "I don't know, I don't remember having a home to return to." He replied sadly.

Lucy looked thoughtful for a moment before she perked up. "I know. Why don't you come back with us to Fairy Tail. I'm sure they'll welcome you there, aren't I right Natsu." she turned towards the Dragonslayer who looked at her with a bored expression.

"Whatever. Do what you want." He added before starting a fight with Gray while the others watched.

"Is that really ok, Erza?" Jellal asked Erza who seemed nonplussed with Lucy's idea.

"I really don't mind, but it will still be up to the Master to decide if your allowed to join or not." Erza replied before she walked towards the arguing pair and separated them by force and began scolding her boyfriend.

"See, I told you it's alright. Don't worry; I'm sure the Master would let you join." Lucy assured Jellal as he smiled at her making her blush.

Jellal was glad that someone was helping him, but he needed to know why. "I'm really glad for your help, but why are you helping me?" Lucy was about to reply but Happy beat her to it.

"It's because you're on the top of her perfect boyfriend list." Happy muttered not so quietly making Jellal look at the blonde curiously.

"Stop telling lies!" Lucy screamed as she punted the Exceed to god knows where. "Don't believe whatever he said, understand!" Lucy growled.

"Hey, Lucy I know that you like Jellal and he's in the top spot on your list, but we have to go. You can…" Natsu wasn't able to finish his sentence as Lucy's fist buried itself on his face and he fell into the ground unconscious, while steam literally comes out from her ears from both embarrassment and anger.

Lucy snapped her head back at Jellal and growled. "Not a word!" she ordered and even the former Wizard Saint could only nod in fear at the terrifying blonde though a few snickers would occasionally escape. "Let's go, I need to take a bath and change my clothes." She ordered as everyone just nodded finding new respect for the Celestial mage.

But before they could leave, Lucy hit an invisible wall and a rune barrier appeared before them. Behind them is the platoon of Rune knights headed by a raven haired man with glasses.

"I'm afraid we can't allow you to leave with those two fugitives." The raven haired man spoke while realigning his glasses.

"Who are you?" Natsu demanded glaring at the man outside the runes.

"I'm Lahar; Head of the 4th Custody Enforcement Unit of the newly assembled Magic Council." Lahar introduced himself stunning the others that the Magic Council has been reformed.

"Reformed? When? I thought it was disbanded after the incident at the Tower of Heaven?" Gray asked.

"It was… and it was a very shameful and dark day for the Council, but the King himself ordered to reestablish the Council. I am a member of the new council and we have vowed to never allow anything like that to happen again and in turn we are enforcing stricter rules throughout the kingdom to extinguish all the Dark guilds." Lahar stated as his eyes landed on both Hoteye and Jellal Fernandez. "Hoteye, you are being arrested for being a member of the dark guild Oracion Seis and an accomplice of Brain in using Nirvana to destroy the guilds." Lahar stated. "Please come with us as any resistance you present will be repelled with force." He added as the Rune knights prepared for any hostility.

Jura strongly protested against Richard's incarceration because of the change he's gone through. But to his shock Richard gladly accepted his fate telling him that it was his punishment for the sins he's committed with his only wished that he knew where his younger brother was. Jura offered to help in his search and asked for the name and much to their surprise the person he was looking for was none other than Wally. Erza told him that he is currently travelling the world, exploring its wonders and that simple information was enough to make him cry in joy and accept his punishment without any regrets.

"Jellal Fernandez." Lahar began staring at the azure haired mage. Erza felt her heart sank when Jellal's name was called and everything that Lahar said went through deaf ears. Even though she didn't feel the same way about Jellal anymore it didn't meant that she didn't want the best for him. She glanced at Jellal who had a solemn look on his face and the sadness it held for losing the chance to start anew and even though she wanted to stop them she can't. Her pride held her back, but the moment he started to walk towards Lahar knowing that his death is certain Erza decided to throw away her pride and save him just as she promised herself all those years ago.

But before she could, Natsu already did, blowing away some of the rune knights. "You're not taking him away!" Natsu declared fist ablaze stunning everyone especially Erza and Jellal. "He helped us destroy Nirvana and to me that's enough reason to consider him one of us! If you want him you'll have to get through me!" he declared with the rest of the group stepping forward to help Natsu.

"Natsu…" Erza whispered as she looked at him, the man that always protected her and those that she held dear as he lead the fight to protect Jellal. "Enough!" Erza commanded gaining the attention of everyone. "That's enough Natsu." Natsu looked at her and saw that she made her decision. "I'm sorry for what my friends did and I promise to make sure nothing like this happens again." She apologized formally.

Lahar composed himself as things settled down for a moment. "I understand. He may have helped you with Nirvana but we have a rule to enforce." Lahar replied a little thankful that Titania Erza and The Demon Mirajane didn't try to intervene as he knew that the regiment he brought with him won't be able to handle two Wizard Saints and two powerful S-class mages.

Erza brought her attention to Jellal. "Are you sure about this Jellal?" Jellal nodded and Erza accepted his decision even though it will break her promise to save him.

Jellal began to walk towards where Lahar is as everyone watched his retreating form. The Rune knights cuffed him but before they could escort him to the carriage he paused.

"Goodbye Erza Scarlet." Jellal said as a memory flashed before him that made him smile. "Erza, I remember now why I gave you your last name Scarlet. It reminded me of the color of your hair, a beautiful shade of scarlet." He then shifted his attention to Lucy. "Thank you for spending time with me and for inviting me to you guild." he smiled genuinely making the blonde blush.

Lucy smiled and said. "Don't worry; I'll try to visit you whenever I can." Jellal smiled again and began his walk towards the carriage that will take him to his prison where he would await his death.

Meanwhile unbeknownst to everyone an Ultear is perched from one of the trees watching the scene with her Lacrima crystal. She felt indifferent as she watched Jellal's incarceration. They may have partners once but she considers him as her pawn and nothing else. She is the one responsible for his change at the Tower of Heaven.

"Goodbye Jellal." Ultear stated before the Lacrima in her hand shattered.

"You know it's not nice to peak." Ultear look at the direction of where the shot came from and a woman with blue hair appeared wearing a white lab coat and gray jumpsuit.

"Is that so?" Ultear asked. "Destroying one's property isn't also nice you know." Ultear countered preparing to fight the unknown enemy.

"I was ordered to eliminate any and all threats to the princess." Maria replied her glasses gaining a deathly glint in them as the light obscured her eyes. "But I can't consider you as such because the princess could handle herself just fine. I suggest you leave and say we never met." She offered before she left.

Ultear narrowed her eyes at the woman in front of her not liking the fact that she's underestimating her. She repaired the Lacrima that Maria destroyed and launched it at her retreating form. "Never underestimate me, foreign Wizard." Ultear said, but before it could even hit its target it shattered and it was then that Ultear noticed that she's surrounded by countless rifles aimed at her direction forming a massive dome around them.

Maria released a sigh as she turned around and two colossal cannon barrels materialized beside her aimed at Ultear. "Don't think that your little trick of slowing down a person's sense of time would work on me. The princes may have had a hard time with your spell, but that's because of the limitation of her armor and her current magic reserves, and if you ever faced again I'm sure that trick of yours won't work." She stated matter-of-factly infuriating Ultear.

Ultear could only grit her teeth in anger knowing that the woman in front of her is right. She sighed and raised her hand in defeat. "I surrender." She said with a smile.

Maria shrugged and all of the weapons she summoned vanished. "I'll be going then. I still have a Dragonslayer to annoy." She said as she vanished in the forest.

Ultear bit her lip in anger at the humiliation she experienced from the foreigner, but it was the fact that Erza has a mother that pushed her to the edge. They were the same yet different. Both of their parents lost them, but Erza's mother never gave up in finding her while her mother abandoned her. Ultear punched the tree beside her and left vowing to destroy Titania who seems to have everything she wanted.

All of them watched as the carriage carrying Jellal left. Natsu looked at Erza who's faced held a mixture of content and sadness and walked towards her. Mirajane saw this and decided to let Erza have Natsu for herself for today knowing what happened to the person she held close to her heart. Natsu placed a hand on top of her head gaining her attention as Erza asked him to follow her which he agreed as Mirajane just nodded when he asked her permission.

Gray approached Mirajane as the two left. "Are you ok with them being alone?" he asked.

Mirajane still held her smile as she spoke. "It's ok Gray. Relationships are pretty much give and take, more so on our current situation where both Erza and I love the same man. Besides she needs him more than I do, now that she just lost Jellal." She replied as Gray nodded.

All of them looked at the bushes on their right when it started to move and moments later Maria came out. "Where's Natsu?" she asked causing everyone to look at her curiously wondering why she's looking for Natsu.

Mirajane walked towards the peculiar woman. "I'm afraid he's with Erza right now. Why are you looking for him instead of the Erza?" she asked.

Maria sighed. "There goes my fun." She said tiredly before she perked up and grabbed Mirajane's hand and shook it ignoring her question and introduced herself. "By the way I'm Maria Mari Maris; One of Emperor Elione's general and the greatest wizard scientist and weaponsmith!" she declared proudly.

This caused everyone sweat-drop at the strange woman while Mirajane held her composure. "Well… I'm Miajane Strauss, this over here is Happy; Natsu's partner." Gesturing to herself then Happy where her eyes gained a very creepy look staring at the talking cat that hid behind Lucy. "That over there is Lucy and beside her is Gray. Then there is Wendy and Charle, Jura and finally Ichiya." Once again Maria's eyes held that creepy glint once they landed on Ichiya.

'She just met me and she couldn't take her eyes off me. Being this good looking is a crime. Men.' Ichiya thought proudly and walked towards Maria before steel bars blocked his path and noticed that he's in a cage. "What is the meaning of this, Men?" he demanded trying to break out of the cage.

Maria grinned as she looked at her latest capture. "Fiore sure has a lot of strange creatures living in it. This Vulcan looks almost human." She stated while poking Ichiya with a metal pointer that would shock the poor man.

Mirajane decided to end the poor man's suffering and called Maria's attention. "I'm afraid he's human Maria. So could you let him go?" Maria looked at her in genuine shock at the revelation and released twitching Ichiya who fell into the ground. "Can I ask why you were looking for Natsu?" she asked again.

"That? Well you see, Natsu is pretty fun to tease and a pretty good company." Maria replied calming Mirajane down knowing that she has no other ulterior motives. "I always wondered what he would look like when he's crying." She mused out loud.

Mirajane felt electricity ran up her spine at Maria's comment as she remembered when they were still children and Natsu would cry and she could barely restrain herself from hugging him at how cute he is. "Well… he is pretty cute when he cries." Mirajane replied some of the old Mira coming back.

"Oh?" Maria asked. "Wanna team up and see if we could make him cry and see how cute he is now." she offered to the Demon.

"…Ok!" Mirajane replied a little too excitedly.

Everyone took a large step back as a dark almost malevolent aura surrounded the two women as they plotted. They hoped that Natsu survives whatever Mirajane and the strange woman Maria has in store for him.

Natsu and Erza now sat on top of a cliff overlooking the rising sun as it bathe the sky in beautiful scarlet. He held Erza tightly as she sat in between his legs, her knees on her chest as soft sobs escaped her lips. Natsu kept his anger in check as she held Erza crying once again because of Jellal.

"Why didn't you let me stop them?" Natsu asked as he looked at the sky.

"He already decided." Erza replied.

"Decide what?" Natsu asked again.

"He decided to atone for all the sins he's committed in the past, even if he has no recollection of it." Erza replied.

"It's still ok for you? even if he's going to be executed." Natsu asked as she nodded. "I see… what if I was in that situation, would you still do the same?" he asked even though he didn't know why.

Erza removed her head from her knees and looked at Natsu. "Don't say that, Natsu! I just got you back and I'm not prepared to lose you again!" she screamed as he looked ashamed at what he said. "But if it was you… I would do whatever it takes to make sure they don't take you away from me, even if I have to fight off the whole Magic council to save you." She added as he smiled.

"You know Erza." Natsu began gaining her attention. "Even though I still feel guilty for marking you, I'm glad I did, because we would've never gotten together and I would never know the Erza beneath her title and armor." He said with a smile that caused her to blush.

Erza smiled and placed her forehead onto his. "Me too, Natsu, Me too. Because of it I found the person that allowed me to be myself." They slowly closed the gap as they shared another kiss allowing all their emotions to flow into it. They parted and stared into each other's eyes smiling at one another.

"I know I've said this before, but I love you Erza." Natsu stated with conviction as the woman in front of him melts under his declaration and lunges at him again for another kiss.

After Natsu and Erza returned to the group they immediately headed back to Wendy's guild Cait Shelter where they took a ride on Maria's personal magic bomber that dwarfed the Cristina as it is held inside its cargo hold. Natsu for the first time managed to enjoy the comforts of transportation thanks to Wendy's healing magic much to Maria's dismay as she couldn't make fun of Natsu. The moment they arrived at Cait shelter, all of them took the time to freshen up and had a change of clothes. They decided to have a celebration for their victory against Nirvana but it was cut short by the guild Master's revelation about his past and Nirvana. Everyone was stunned and saddened as the people from Cait shelter started to vanish one by one and watch as Wendy try to stop them in vain. The young Dragonslayer cried as she lost the family she grew up in but that was until Natsu, Erza, and Mirajane invited her to Fairy Tail.

Natsu's return and Wendy's recruitment caused a momentous celebration as they partied all day. Maria's visit lasted for only another day before she returned back to Krieg, but not without trying to bring Natsu back with her.

Two weeks has passed since then and everything started to settle down back at the guild as Team Natsu has just returned from another job.

"Hey, Mira!" Natsu bellowed as Mirajane smiled and waved at their direction.

"Welcome back everyone. So how was the job?" Mirajane asked and earned different reactions from the group.

"Too easy!" Natsu exclaimed.

"It was alright." Erza replied stoically.

"Easy as pie." Gray stated.

"It was hell." Lucy tiredly said. She then began telling the story to Mirajane on how Natsu used her as bait to lure the flock of wyverns towards their direction and the numerous times she almost got eaten alive by the enraged beasts.

"Don't worry Lucy, I'll tell Natsu to stop using you as bait." Mirajane said comforting the blonde. "Oh, I forgot to give you this Natsu." Mirajane took out a round object from under her counter and handed it to Natsu.

Everyone looked at the object and found it was the accessory given to those who have the title of Wizard Saint. Natsu began jumping in joy at his present while Mirajane just smiled as he showed it to Gray to gloat at his achievement as they began to fight in front of the bar.

"Oh, I also forgot to tell you that, that's just for show because the new Magic Council didn't accept your instatement as a Wizard Saint." Mirajane said smiling as Natsu stops mid punch and looked at her in dismay.

Gray took the opportunity and slugs the Dragonslayer in the face. "Serves you right, you idiot!" Gray smirked as Natsu glared at him while he returns on his stool and drinks his beer.

Natsu got up from the floor and sat beside Erza wearing a pout that Mirajane found irresistibly cute. "You should've have told me sooner Mira." He whined while Mirajane just smiled. "By the way, why did they give me one though, isn't it supposed to be given to S-class mages?" he asked.

"It's because they thought you died at the tower of Heaven." Mirajane replied simply.

"Oh, right." Natsu nodded before he perked up. "Does that mean I have a grave?" he asked excitedly as everyone looked at him strangely.

"Uh-huh, and from what I heard its quite awe inspiring. Wanna go take a look?" Mirajane asked as he nodded. "Could you look after the bar for me, Cana?" Cana brought down her barrel and went to the bar which has become almost a common sight for the guild since Mirajane started taking missions more. Erza sent a curious glance at Mirajane who shrugged as she and Natsu went out of the guild.

"Aren't you going with them Erza?" Lucy asked as Erza took a sip on her drink and looked uninterested.

"It's fine. I've been to that place more times than I had too… and it only reminds me of the time I gave up on Natsu." Erza replied with a hint of regret in her voice. "Besides… it's time for her to realize that she's not dreaming." She added loud enough for only her to hear.

Natsu and Mirajane walked along the busy streets of Magnolia hand in hand enjoying the silence between them. They then arrived at Kardia Cathedral and made their way to the cemetery where Natsu's tombstone lies. They arrived at the site to find a large dragon standing on top of the pedestal.

"Whoa, the dragon's pretty amazing." Natsu commented looking at the statue at every view point while Mirajane just watched him.

Mirajane looked on to the name written on the pedestal and into its owner who's alive and well. It only drove the thought home that she wasn't dreaming and that this was real as she walked up beside Natsu who looked up at the statue. His face fixed in a serious expression as he's deep in thought.

"Are you thinking about Igneel?" Mirajane asked.

Natsu looked at her before he spoke and said. "Yeah… I'm wondering how long it will take before I get to meet him again." Mirajane offered Natsu a smile and took his hand.

"I don't know the answer to that question Natsu, but I'm sure of one thing… we will find him together. You, me, and Erza." Mirajane replied as Natsu grinned at her before he pulled her into his arms and planted a kiss on her lips.

"I'm really lucky to have you both." Natsu stated before he pointed into the sky and declared for Igneel to hear. "I'll find you Igneel, whether you like it or not!"

After they shared a short laugh at his declaration, both of them visited Lissana's grave together, but this time Mirajane lingered longer that she used to. They left and decided to head back to the guild, but this time they decided to take the long road back and walked around town. It's become an unspoken rule to both women that they would try to give each other time to spend alone with Natsu and never try to get in each other's way. There were times when they would think that the other would monopolize Natsu and some tension would build up between the two. Natsu would try to break the tension between them, but some of it still remain and kept by both women and simply went unresolved.

The moment they returned to the guild they noticed that the courtyard is empty. They decided to check inside and found out that everyone was huddled around the bar and immediately noticed that the men are swooning. The two of them decided to cut into the crowd to find a woman with blue shoulder length hair wearing a red flight suit shirt and black dress ending mid thigh, black stockings and simple heeled shoes sitting beside Erza who held a letter. Her face schooled in a calm expression but her eyes held some panic in them. Mirajane looked at the new arrival with some jealousy as most of the women in their guild as the woman's figure and bust size far surpass that of her own.

"Lieri, what are you doing here?" Natsu asked the woman that carried almost the same smile as Mirajane's.

"It's been awhile, Natsu." Lieri replied. "I'm here with a request from the emperor herself to deliver a letter to the princess." She explained pointing at the letter Erza is holding

"What does it say Erza?" Natsu asked walking beside the Titania.

"I don't know I haven't read it yet. She told me that you should be around to see it." Erza replied as Natsu felt that he really needs to get as far away as possible from Erza if he wants to live. Erza opened the letter and a hologram of her mother appeared as everyone in the room looked at the perfect replica of Erza wearing a beautiful dress that showed off a good portion of her alluring cleavage.

"Hello Erza!" Elione greeted her daughter jovially.

"Hello mother." Erza replied a small smile grazing her features. "I told you before. I'm nowhere near ready to take over the throne." She added quickly.

Elione gave Erza a blank look before she sighed. "Children these days always arrive at the wrong conclusions. I didn't ask Lieri to come all the way from Krieg just so she could drag you back and takeover for me. Besides you might ruin the Empire that took me years to create." Elione added making Mirajane giggle in amusement as Erza glared at her.

"Thanks for the vote of confidence mother." Erza replied sarcastically. "Why then?" she asked leveling her mother a suspicious glare.

"Can't her mother see her only daughter without needing any reason?" Elione asked looking hurt but Natsu, Erza, and Lieri knew otherwise.

"If it's you there has to be a reason." Erza replied flatly.

Elione sighed once again. "Fine, I sent Lieri there to escort you back to Krieg because I want to talk to you about what you tried to do at that Tower." This caught Erza attention and felt ashamed at her actions and the look her mother gave her.

"I understand… we'll be leaving as soon as possible." Erza replied as Elione nodded.

"You should bring your friends with you this time and I want to talk to the woman named Mirajane when you arrive." Elione said earning everyone's curiosity before she shifted her attention to Natsu and grinned. "Oh, Natsu…" Elione cooed.

"Y,yes." Natsu replied as he began sweating bullets.

"I enjoyed the nights we spent together and I got to say you really wore me out. I can't wait for you to arrive here in Krieg so I could have you all to myself." Elione said sultrily earning Natsu the jealous glares of every male in the room at bedding a beauty such as Erza's mother while dating her daughter and Mirajane at the same time. Natsu paled as he saw the mischievous smirk on her face before she winked and vanished.

The crowd immediately distanced themselves from Natsu as a sick and malevolent aura filled the area. Natsu shrank at his position as both Erza and Mirajane seemed to grow and a sickly red and purple aura seeps out form both women.

"Natsu…" Both women glowered at the Dragonslayer as Erza eyes held the look of murder while Mirajane's smile turned sickly sweet.

"I'm innocent!" Natsu screamed trying to get away but Erza managed to hold onto his scarf.

"Why are you trying to run away then?" Erza pressed.

"It's was all a misunderstanding right, Natsu?" Mirajane asked still smiling as the sickly purple aura turned more malevolent and her eyes narrowed into slits.

"I think I should head out then." Lieri stood up from her stool not even fazed at the sight as she walked up beside Natsu and kissed him on the cheek. "I also had a nice time Natsu, even though I had to do it with the Emperor, Alicia, and Maria. If you want more, you know where to find me." Natsu's eyes went wide as dinner plates at what Lieri just did, giving him the kiss of death and watched her leave him in the hands of his executioners.

Moments later the sound of Natsu's pained screams echoed throughout Magnolia as he suffered the wrath of two very volatile and powerful women, beating him to within an inch of his life. Lieri could only giggle in amusement hoping she could watch Natsu's beating.

"I guess it's time to meet the new Magic Council of Fiore." Lieri said as she turned serious and vanished into the sea of people.