Author Notes Welcomed back for a new chapter of Ben 10 Fairy Tail here's Chapter 8. I hoped you guys would liked and enjoyed it.

Last time while making their way back to Magnolia after defeating Lullaby Ben, Natsu, Lucy, Gray, Happy, Erza, and Master Makarov have walked passed a abandon village with food left on the tables and there no one around.

So the team went the investigate the village and they all ended up fighting living object monsters which the people of the village who used forbidden magic spells thanks Makarov everything back to normal and the group resume their walked back to Magnolia.

Alright with on with the story.

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Chapter 8:Natsu Vs. Erza

ERA

ERA is a large, caste-like building that looks quite lavish on the inside and out. Inside the Magic Council was having their meeting.

''The Elsenwald Guild may have been defeated. That is only one small victory. A number of Dark Guilds have been broken in a large break.'' said a member of the Council.

''We have to come up with a plan to eliminate them all.'' pointed out another member.

''But how would we do that?'' asked another member.

''Whatever is done we cannot let Zaref's magic fall into the worst hands again.'' said a tall, gray-haired elderly man with a considerably long beard, as well as a mustache. He has pointed ears and has a habit of keeping only one of his dark-colored eyes open at a time. Org also wears multiple layers of robes, much like the other members of the Magic Council and on top of his head we ears a small bat-shaped ornament. This Org.

''I don't understand how Elsenwald was be able to get a tool of Forbidden Magic in the first place.'' pointed out a short old man with thick light-brown eyebrows and a small toothbrush mustache that reaches halfway to his mouth, he wore a brown long sleeve shirt with black vertical stripes and a black-three stripes and a black-three spiked hat. This was Yajima.

''I see to say it the blame all to the highest levels.'' noted another, short old man with oddly flat brown hair, which tapers to a point in three places:On both sides of his face and in the center of his forehead. He also had tufts of hair on either side of his head that resemble ears and what appears to be a light-yellow tall growing out of his backside; these two attributes give him a strong cat-like appearance. Other distinguishing facial features are his bristle-edged mustache, along with tiny, dark-colored eyes and eyebrows that resemble musical notes. His attire was a light-colored robe that bore stripe-like markings on both sleeves, down his sides, and on his back. This was Michello.

''Whatever the case all though they usually on our sides it's seen Fairy Tail prove to be quite useful.'' said a young man with blue hair, a red tattoo under and above his right eye, and wore a white shirt and pants with black trim. This was Siegrain one of the Ten Wizard Saints.

''They took down an entire Guild with a handful of wizards. That's quite a feat.'' commented a beautiful young pale-skinned woman with dark purple hair and red eyes. She wears a white dress. This was Ultear.

The rest of the Council whispered to each other.

''You may not accept it but the reality of the situation. In the end the attack of the Guild Masters from stopped lives was spread and none of us had to give our jobs in this Council.'' continued Siegrain.

''You fool you are saying you're blaming the Council is they somehow the blame?'' asked a tall mall middle-aged man, who always wears round, dark shaded glasses. He wears a white and blue Magic Council, always with the hood up. He has large thin lips and tan skin. He has black hair and huge sideburns that almost hit his lips. On his chin are small chin hairs. He also has small eyebrows that always point down, making him look angry and serious. This was Lenji.

''Enough of this nonsense!'' stunned Org. ''Fairy Tail's good teams were shadowed by their stupid destruction!''

''Then don't we discuss this matter on one of them?'' suggested Siegrain with a smirk.


Magnolia

In the town Magnolia Lucy Heartfilla was her apartment wearing her usual clothes and she was writing to her mother. The group and Makarov managed to get back to town thanks to Ben.

''Elsenwald's plan failed to take out the Guild Masters with Lullaby and ended up big news. They've made the papers seen everyone was talking about.'' thought Lucy. ''Before joining Fairy Tail I would never imagine being a part of a sure big event. It feels awesome but I'm not letting it go to my head. It still makes my heart feel beat when I think about everything, I even heard the Rune Knights caught most of the Elsenwald members who were involved they've even got hold of Kage so I'm pretty sure at least. But the scary part is they haven't tracked down Erigor yet I'm worried he might show up at Fairy Tail looking for revenge.'' she continued writing. ''But I'll be okay I'm with the Guild strongest; Erza, Gray, Natsu and Ben have my back no matter what not to mention Happy. Fairy Tail is awesome and my fellow members are really great people, so don't worry Mom, I'm doing fine. P.S. please don't tell Dad any of this.''

She finished writing and placed the letter in an envelope with a 'L' stamp on the back.

''Maybe I will do some shopping later today.'' she said. The Celestial Wizard stressed out her arms. ''Saving the world from evil is cool at all, sometimes is nice to relaxed at home.''

''Man, 7,000 Jewels a month so cheat for a place like this.'' commented a familiar male voice. Lucy turned around to see Gray in nothing but his blockers sitting on Lucy's chair. ''Totally score, Lucy.

Lucy's eyes and jaw dropped widened. ''INTRUDER ALARM!'' she cried out. The blonde haired girl kicked the Ice-Make Wizard across his chest. ''NO STRIPPING IN MY HOUSE BUDDY!'' she yelled.

''Hey get me a minute to explain would you!'' shouted Gray. ''I was naked when I've got here.''

''Get out!'' stunned Lucy.

''So you forgot about today, huh?'' asked Gray. ''I figured you wouldn't remember so I came by to remind you.'' he explained.

''About what?'' asked Lucy, confused.

The Ice Make Wizard began. ''Well, let me jaw your memory, remember when Natsu challenged Erza at the train station?'' he questioned.

Everyone including Ben was outside the Guild Hall with Natsu and Erza getting ready for the fight they had agreed to right before the whole fight with the Elsenwald Dark Guild. While they were getting ready pretty much everyone was betting on which of them would win the fight but Ben wouldn't participate even if he had the money in this world to do so.

''Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight!''

''Showed him who's boss Erza!''

''Get her Natsu!''

''They are about to fight their rematch.'' finished Gray.

Lucy then just barely arrived for the fight. ''Wait they're actually going through with it?!'' she wondered in shock.

''Oh, hey Lucy.'' greeted Mirajane with her usual upbeat attiude.

''If they value their manhood they better go through it.'' implied Elfman with a smirk.

''Erza's not a man.'' corrected Mira.

''But you got to admit she's manly.'' commented Marco.

''But aren't you afraid this fight will break our strongest team apart.'' pointed out Lucy.

''What are you talking about our strongest team?'' demanded Gray was now dressed in a white button shirt and black pants.

''You, Natsu, Erza and Ben you dummy you're the four strongest wizards in the Guild.'' stammered the blonde.

''We are?'' cocked a brow Gray. And then he scoffed. ''Yeah right what idiot fed you that lie?''

Mira was silent for a few seconds and the white haired beauty burst into tears although Ben could tell they were crocodile tears.

''Oh you're not an idiot Mira.'' uttered Gray with narrowed eyes.

''Smooth move Gray.'' stammered Lucy.

''I'll give it to Natsy and Gray they're tough little dudes but neither of them are even close to being the strongest but there are guys in Fairy Tail that strongest than both of them combined like this guy.'' remarked Elfman, most likely referring to himself.

''Well I have to admit it. Me, Natsu, Gray and Erza were really good when we took down Lullaby together.'' said Ben. ''I would have to say we do make a great team.'' he smiled.

''Didn't you get knocked out of the fight by both of them when Ben and I first got here.'' deadpanned Lucy.

''But calling Erza the strongest woman in the Guild is a pretty safe bet.'' responded Levy with a smile.

''Between the guys it's a tough call but I'd put my money on Laxus or Mystogan.'' stated Jet.

''All I meant was that the four of them work well together and have the best team chemistry of Fairy Tail.'' continued the still crying Mira.

''This coming from the person who sent me on the mission to keep Natsu and Gray from killing each other when Erza wasn't around.'' deadpanned Lucy again.

''I got to say I'm pretty psyched to see how this fight turns out.'' stated Elfman.

''Oh yeah I'm sure she'll end up mopping the floor with him.'' added Gray.

''It's quite been awhile since we've square like this haven't Natsu?'' asked Erza.

''I was just a little kid back then today is gonna be different.'' replied Natsu. ''Because I'm taking you down, Erza.''

''Well, I'm not gonna easy on you, in fact I have the perfect for this job.'' smirked Erza

Erza's body is engulfed in a flash of golden light. When the light died down Erza re-quipped into an armor that is predominately dark red in color, but also has orange and black parts, with the orange parts being shaped like flames and the other parts being reminiscent of Dragon's limbs. It consists of the following parts:The breastplate, the gauntlets and the greaves. The breastplate lacks pauldrons, revealing Erza's shoulders, and extends down to cover her groin, revealing her legs and in a way being reminiscent of a one piece swimming suit, with an orange part covering her breasts and another one circling her waist like a belt. The black parts are mostly decorative, with the exception of the one covering her groin. The breastplate also possesses a pair of Dragon-like wings attached to it. The gauntlets sport prominent orange decorations, along with small claw-like protrusions on the hands. The greaves are shaped like Dragon's claws which extend up from the knees to the upper part of the thighs. In addition to all of this, while donning this outfit. Erza's hair is tied into a pair of high, long ponytails by clips, resembling Dragon's horns in some way.

This is Erza's Flame Empress Armor.

''That's Flame Empress Armor good choice against Fire Magic.'' noted Marco.

Then a slim young girl of average height with straight, pale lavender hair set in a bowl-cut style, with her fringe covering her part of her forehead. She wore a dark bow on the top of her head. In addition, she wore a white-blue coat with light blue lines on the arms and chest, which reached down below her waist, and had another red bow positioned below her turned over collar. She also sported light-fitting, dark pants that were tucked into a pair of light-colored boots with dark sides. To top it all off, she wore a pair of simple glasses with oval lenses while her eyes were brown.

This was Laki Olietta Wood-Make wizard of Fary Tail.

''Now Natsu's attacks will only be half as effective.'' commented Laki.

''Come one Erza at least give the kid a fighting chance.'' called out Wakaba.

Happy started for a moment and the blue cat went over to Cana who was holding the money for the bets. ''Put me down for Erza in the first round.'' reported Happy.

''You're betting against your own best best friend?!'' declared Lucy. ''Why are you guys picking sides? I don't want either of them to lose?!''

''Get into the fighting spirit, Lucy.'' Gray told her, curiously.

''Wow, Flame Empress Armor, huh?r.'' grinned Natsu. ''That's good news for me that means I can turn up the heat as high as I want to.''

''Round one start!.'' announced Makarov.

Natsu immediately went charging at Erza with his fist encased in fire which Erza blocked wither her Flame Sword and then counterattacked with a flaming swipe of her sword at Natsu which was easily dodged.

Natsu then tried to attack with a flaming kick which was blocked by one of the red haired beauty's gauntlets of the armor and she knocked the Dragon Slayer away and started charging at him. However, Natsu quickly recovered in midair and shot a blast of fire at Erza from his mouth which she narrowly sidestepped. Natsu then sent the fire chasing after her which caused some of the members who were watching to almost be hit by the fire but it was narrowly avoided.

''Whoa...'' breathed Lucy.

''See, it's a good fight, huh?'' asked Elfman.

''This fight sucked...'' muttered Gray.

''Actually this first is really good, actually.'' commented Ben.

As both Natsu and Erza were preparing to swap what would have probably been massive attacks, they were interrupted by someone who looked like a frog clapping its hands together.

Everyone stopped what they were doing and a frog-like person stepped into the circle of spectators. ''This fight is over can I have your attention please I have come here on behalf of the Magic Council.'' said the frog-like person.

''No way...''' gasped Levy.

''Seriously?'.'' stunned Jet.

''Why would the Council send her here?!'' wondered Droy.

''It's the only one here noting she's a frog?!'' proclaimed Lucy.

The frog-like person continued. ''As a result of the Elsenwald Incident a member of your Guild had been charged with 11 counts of property damage Erza Scarlet are you under arrest.''

''Huh? You putting her under what?!'' exclaimed Natsu.

''Said what now?!'' shouted Ben.


Fairy Tail Guild Hall

After the frog messeger took Erza everyone of the Guild went back inside sitting on different benches in silence while Master Makakrov and Mirajane were at the bar side.

''This isn't fair to you guys! You've gotta let me out of here already!'' screamed a voice.

''Natsu try to calm down.'' reassured Mira.

Natsu was transformed into a Salamander and he was after a glass so he can't go anywhere.

''Pretty please let me out of here-'' cried Natsu.

''You'll go a rampage!'' snapped the white beauty.

''I will be good I'm staring, now please charge me back I was before!'' he begged.

''The second we turned you back you would ran out to save Erza!'' stated Mira.

''Get me a break I couldn't care less happened to her!''

''Even if you wanted to help her, it's not like we can face off with the Council.'' chirped Gray.

''But didn't those jerks? Realized Erza have to do to save the lives of the Guild Masters and stopped the bad guys from using the evil dead flute.'' reminded Natsu.

''If the Magic Council says you are guilty then you are guilty, end of story they don't care about what we would have to say.'' stated Gray.

''I just don't get it we destroyed a lot of stuff in the past and they've never made a big deal out of it.'' chimed Elfman.

''I know, it doesn't make any sense.'' agreed Laki.

''It's like some other reason for this.'' elaborated Lucy.

''There is something fishy going on here.'' suggested Ben.


Flore Branch of the National Council

The Flore Branch of the Nation Council houses the Flore Branch of the Magic Council. Erza was currently being led down of the many hails by the frog-person and her hands were in what appeared to be cuffs that prevented wizards from using their Magic.

As they were being led down the hall the frog-person stopped in the middle of the hallway and Erza saw Seigrain leaning against one of the many pillars.

''Seigrain.'' gasped Erza.

''It's been quite a while Erza.'' replied Seigrain. ''Please relax.'' he assured.

Erza as she took up a bit of a combat pose as best as she could with her hands in the cuffs.

''I'm only here in spirit I'm sending this projection from ERA in fact all the wrinkled faces in that courtroom are projections as well. We didn't think it necessary to be here for such a trivial matter.'' he said.

''I see so you're the one who's behind this farce you make me sick.'' snapped Erza.

''Let's be civil I've always been a starch defender of Fairy Tail but the elders are worried the destruction of Clover will fall into their laps.'' responded the blue haired boy. ''The only way to prevent that is to place the blame on someone else one scapegoats.''

''Enough.'' burst out Erza.

''Just a friendly warming in fact it's another matter altogether I wish to discuss with you.'' he got close to her face and whispered. ''Something even I couldn't make out.''

He then walked away and continued.

''I must joined my colleagues on the Council I'll see you shortly on the other side.'' and he faded away from view.

The frog person who had been bowing the whole looked up at Erza. ''Oh wow you know some very important people.'' she stated.

Erza didn't respond and had just a faraway look on her face.


Fairy Tail Guild Hall

Everyone was still upset about Erza being arrested. Finally the silenced broke with Lucy stood up.

''This is wrong! We should be there and testify!'' she yelled angrily.

''But, Lucy.'' said Nab.

''We're not going to court.'' replied Master Makarov.

''Why not Master?!'' demanded Lucy. ''We're all know she's innocent we can't just sat here and let them locked her away!''

''Even if we left this very second no there we would make it there on time...'' countered the old mage.

''But...'' moaned the Celestial wizard. She turned to Ben. ''Ben can you do something? Like going to the court.''

Ben would agree with his blonde hair friend and teammate. But he wouldn't do anything this time. ''I sorry Lucy but I'm with Master Makarov.'' he responded.

''What?! I thought you were on my side?!'' scolded Lucy.

''I am, look I don't like either but we would have to wait to see what's gonna happen if not, I'll go to the count room, okay?'' offered the teen hero.

''Okay...'' sighed Lucy in defeated.

''I've been trapped here all day is hard to breath you guys you've gotta let me out of here!'' conclude Natsu.

''You sure you wanted out?'' inquired Makarov.

Natsu's fire ran out of his belly. While everyone suggested at the transformed Salamander.

''...What's the matter it's seen you ran out of fire in your belly?'' questioned the Master of Fairy Tail. Then Makarov blasted the glass and as its breaks.

The Salamander revealed to be Macao as transformed back in a puff of smoke.

''It's Macao!'' cried Levy in shock. As Jet and Droy's eyes widened in surprise.

''THAT"S WAS YOU!'' screamed Ben, Elfman, Lucy and Laki together.

''Yeah, sorry guys, but I owe Natsu an old favorite.'' answered Marco as he had his hand behind his head. ''I'm transformed myself into a Salamander so everyone would think I was him.'' he explained.

In a flashback Marco's son Romeo caught his transformed father while the real Natsu was hiding in the bushes.

''Look everyone my Daddy caught Natsu trying to sneak away!'' called out Romeo.

''Here's your chance. I've got you cover now run.'' Macao whisper to Natsu.

''Do you know where he went?'' inquired Lucy.

''He went after Erza didn't he?'' demanded Gray with gritted teeth.

''Yeah I'm afraid.'' nodded the Flare wizard.

''You've got to kidding me that IDIOT WOULD TRY TO FIGHT THE WHOLE COUNCIL!'' glowed Elfman.

''Would everyone just calm down.'' ordered Makarov. ''We've had not choice but to wait and see.''

Everyone remained silenced. Until a certain Omnitrix Wielder spoke up.

''That's it I'm going after Natsu.'' stated Ben.

''What?!'' exclaimed Elfman.

''I can't just sit here and let that bonehead do something stupid. Master Makarov I have to bring them Natsu and Erza are teammates I have to helped.''

'' Alright Ben, you do your best to bring them back, Ben and hungry and stop Natsu.'' nodded Makarov.

''Okay.'' nodded Ben as he activated his Omnitrix.


Flore Branch of the National Council

Erza was in the courtroom and she was directed to have a seat in one of the few branches in there and the frog person who escorted her walked away, As the Titania was sitting. Another person spoke up.

''This court will now be ordered before us as the one who defendant please take the stand Miss Scarlet.'' stated the frog person.

''Erza Scarlet you stand before the Council to answer to charges that arose from the incident involving the Dark Guild Elsenwald.'' spoke up Org ''There are 11 charges of property damage against you according to eyewitness reports the perpetrator is described as a heavy female wizard'' and before the man could finish what was stating the wall behind them exploded.

As the smoke cleared it was revealed to be Natsu who was dressed in a very bad costume of Erza.

''I'm the crazy lady in armor you old timers have been for. If you have a problem with how me and my Guild do things you can fight me I'm all the powerful Erza!'' exclaimed Natsu starting make damages while worked up for any real sense to come out of his mouth.''

Before Natsu could do any more damage he was punched behind his back. Natsu got up back up and turned around to see Ben as Four Arms arrived just in time.

''That's enough out of you Natsu.'' stated Four Arms.

''Ben? What are you doing here?'' asked Natsu, confused.

''Stopping from ruining the trail.'' answered the Tertmand.

Before Four Arms could grab his pink haired teammate in a flash of green light he transformed back to Ben. Ben just transformed back to normal in front of...the Magic Council who saw no magic circle.

''Oh, They no saw magic circle I'm dead.'' thought Ben.

But the Council remained calm until Org who was reading off the report just sighed. ''Take them all away.''

''I'm so sorry for this your honor.'' responded Erza.

''What are you doing Erza don't apologize I mean I'm Erza.'' stated Natsu.

Later that the trio were in a cell. As they were in the cell Erza addressed Natsu.

''Words cannot express how angry I am with you right now the trial was just a formality.'' she stammered.

Natsu seemed surprised by this. ''Seriously?''

''It was gloried spectical the Council is using me as an example to everyone that if you break the law you'll be punished it helps them maintain order in the magical world.'' explained Erza.

The Fire Dragon Slayer finally got it. ''Wait you mean this is all for show?'' he asked.

''They would have found me guilty and sent me home with just a slap on the wrist but thanks to you I'm stuck in a jail cell!'' snapped Erza.

''I'm sorry.'' apologized Natsu.

''It's okay I know you meant well.'' responded Erza. The red haired beauty turned to Ben who was listening the whole time. ''Why'd you come here, Ben?'' she asked the teen hero.

''Well, I have stopped Natsu from stopping something stupid and I came because your my teammate.'' he answered Ben. ''Besides I've been to trial before for recreating my universe.

Erza nodded in understanding. She remembered Ben told her on the way to stopped Elsenwald he told her like the rest of the Guild that he from another world with advanced technology and magic was a myth to everyone else but he fought magical beings all the time and transformed into aliens with his Omnitrix.

And then Erza slammed Natsu's head into her chestplate in what was supposed to be a show of affection but with the force she did it, it seemed like it would hurt.

Unknown to the three of them Seigrain was not far from their cell. ''I see two Fairy Tail wizards came to her aim. Natsu Dragneel and Ben Tennyson.'' he said to himself.


The Next Day

Ben, Erza and Natsu have got back to the Guild Hall. Natsu was running around excited something about fresh air which honestly.

''Who knew air can be great!'' he cheered. ''I'm gonna breathe it all day.''

''Shut up!'' yelled Jet.

''Put a sock in it man!'' glanced Droy.

''Isn't he happy when gets excited...'' commented Mira with a sweet smile.

''I can't believe it that stupid arrest and trial was...just for show.'' muttered Lucy was now a red sleeves shirt and pink bow tie. ''All that worrying for nothing...''

''Tell me about.'' agreed Ben who was sitting at the bar court.

After a little while. ''So Natsu are you going to finish going man to man with Erza?'' asked Elfman.

''Oh yeah I forgot about that.'' said Natsu, and realized that he and Erza didn't finish their fight yesterday. The pink haired wizard turned to the armor wizard who was sitting at a table drinking a cup of tea. ''So you said we finish where when we left off.''he challenged her.

Erza responded to his challenge. ''I'm not in the mood right now.''

Natsu's hands were engulfed in flames and charged at her. She stood up and muttered something before punching Natsu right in the gut which was enough force to knock him out.

Both Gray and Elfman laughed at how easily Natsu went down.

Ben noted Makarov looked noticeably sleepier than he did only moments ago. Mirajane also noticed this and looked slightly concerned.

''Sir? Is something wrong?'' questioned Mira.

''I'm fine...Just sleepy...''' he replied.

Makarov's tired face then grew slightly darker, much to Ben's confusion.

''He's coming...''

Just then, Ben noticed that Mira's eyes seemingly became heavier all of a sudden. ''Mira...?''

Mirajane didn't respond as her eyes closed, and she imp on the floor, sound asleep. Ben would've stood up and tried to help her, but then he felt his own eyes getting heavier. What was happening?

Over in the rest of the Guild Hall, Gray and Elfman, as well as everyone else, looked either considerably tried or pained, much to Ben's confusion. What did the Master of Fairy Tail mean by that? ''He's coming''? Ben would've asked if he could, but he couldn't find the strength to for some bizarre reason.

''Not again...'' groaned Gray.

Everyone around the Guild Hall began to drop like flies:Natsu, Gray, Elfmam, Happy, Lucy, Levy, Jet, Droy, Macao, Wakaba, Laki, Cana, Alzack, Erza, and everyone else. Ben couldn't stay awake any longer as his left side of his head fell flat onto the bar counter.

After everyone, saved for Makarov was sound asleep, a figure entered through the entrance of the Guild Hall. It was a man; that was the only discernible feature about him.

He wore a dark blue cloak with an upturned collar, which was held together by two red buttons tied together with white sting. His arms and legs were covered in bandages, and he wore dark blue gloves on his hands that matched his cloak. He also sported a dark blue bandanna on his head that was covered in bizarre, with a silver forehead protector. He had a dark green cloth which was wrapped around his neck and face, obscuring everything from his nose down. His upper arms were covered in bizarre, dark blue pants that puffed out, ultimately resembling upside by the aforementioned bell-like pants, he wore two dark green belts, similar to the larger dark green strap with a silver buckle with was slung over his right shoulder. The man carried a wooden staff with a fan-like end to it in his right hand.

The oddly-dressed man steadily approached Makarov, and made a left, walking over to the Request Board.

The bizarre man walked over to the board, ripped a request filler off of it, which appeared to have the image of a large, reptilian monster on it, and walked back over to Makarov, who simply looked up at him.

''Mystogan...'' stated Makarov.

The masked man, now known only as 'Mystogan.' spoke up, but in a low, monotone voice.

Mystogan held up his filler and simply said. ''I shall return...''

''No, wait. Lift you sleeping spell before you leave.'' ordered Makarov.

Without responding, Mystogam glanced to his left, to see Ben sleeping on his head on the bar counter.

''What is it?'' asked Makarov, curious.

Mystogan continued to stare for a brief moment, not saying a word. However, he then turned around and began to walk away, job request in hand. As he made his way back through the Guild Hall, he spoke to himself.

Mystogan passed by several tables and started his countdown. ''Five...'' he walked past several wizards lying on the floor. ''Four...Three...'' As Mystogan made his way to the exit, he continued counting down. ''Two...One.''

With that, the mysterious man disappeared completely, fading away in an eerie blur.

After he had disappeared, almost everyone in the Guild immediately came to, with their eyes shooting wide open.

''Oh, man...''' moaned Jet. ''Was Mystogan here?''

Droy rubbed his eyes. ''What a jerk...''

''Does he have to put us to sleep every time he comes here?'' gasped Levy.

Ben had overheard what the trio of wizards had just from a table not too far away from the bar counter. ''Mystogan? Who's that?'' he wondered.

Lucy groggily yawn. ''Who's this Mystogan guy?'' she asked.

''I was about to ask the same thing.'' said Ben was walked up to his blonde haired teammate.

''Well for one, he's a contender for Fairy Tail's strongest wizard.'' answered Elfman.

''Really?'' questioned Ben.

''Yeah...'' answered Gray. ''And for some reason, he doesn't want anyone to see what he looks like. So, whenever he comes here to take a job, he casts a sleeping spell.''

''That's kinda creepy...''' commented Lucy.

''Right? Why would't he want people to see what he looks he?'' asked Ben.

''Nobody knows...'' shrugged Gray. He glanced over at Makarov. ''Master Makarov is the only person who's even gotten a good look at his face...''

''That's not true. I've seen him before'' spoke a new voice.

Everyone, including Ben was surprised to hear the new voice, and turned to its source. Standing on the second floor of the Guild Hall.

Standing on the second floor of the Guild Hall was a tall and muscular young man that appeared to be in his early 20's. He had, spiky blonde hair slicked back, with several pointing backward, and a few small turfs hanging down on his forehead. He had a distinctive, lightning bolt-shaped scar over his right eye and eyebrow. He wore a pair of partially-rounded headphones, with each one possessing a single, large spike in the center. He wore a mustard-yellow shirt with black, leopard-like spots on the shoulders, collar, arms and slides. Over the top of his shirt, he wore a large, black coat with bluish-gray fur trimmings, which was hing lazily over his shoulders. He also wore wine-red pants, and plain, silvery-white shoes.

This was Laxus Drayer, grandson of Master Makarov Drayer and one of Fairy Tail's S-Class wizards.

''Laxus!'' called out Elfman.

''Talk about rare.'' commented Macao.

''You're never here.'' added Wakaba.

''And here's another contender.'' said Gray flatly.

''Mystogan's just a little shy. You should all respect his privacy.'' grinned Laxus snidely.

Laxus hadn't said more than a few words, but Ben could already tell that he didn't like this tone.

It was then Natsu's eyes finally jolted open, Mystogan's sleeping spell having only just worn off for him. The Dragon slayer quickly jumped to his feet and onto a table as he looked up at Laxus with a determined expression and clenched his fists.

''Alright, Laxus! IT"S TIME TO BRAWL!''' yelled Natsu.

Ben closed his eyes and sighed, exasperated. ''Seriously...?''

''Gettin' your butt kicked twice in one day wasn't enough?'' inquired Gray, annoyed.

'Yeah, pal. If you can't even win against a redhead, why bother with me?'' mocked Laxus with an amused grin on his face.

''What was that?!'' snarled Erza.

''No need to get all worked up, Erza.'' Gray lifted up his hand in a placating gesture, trembling slightly.

Laxus simply scoffed at Erza's obvious anger towards him as well as Gray's attempts to placate her. ''Word on the streets is that the Fairy Tail Guild has a new Take-Over Wizard.'' stated the blonde wizard. Laxus then glanced over to Ben, which the Wielder of the Omnitrix was quick to notice. The more this guy spoke, the less Ben liked him...'' and he gave 'Natsu the Salamander' the biggest thrashing last week.'' he taunted.

''Hey!'' shouted Natsu indignantly.

''Talk about pathetic.'' sneered Laxus. ''You challenge some a nobodyfresh off the streets who decided to join us and lose to him. Then you think you have what it takes to go up against me?'' laughed the blonde young man simply.

Ben was to angry from the blonde haired wizard's insults.

''If you have something to say then come out and say it!'' roared Erza.

''I'm saying that I'm the Guild's strongest wizard.'' Laxus ceased his cackling and outstretched his arms.

Natsu gritted his teeth and narrowed his eyes up at Laxus. ''Then come down here and prove it.''

''You come to me, little man.'' Laxus talked through his teeth, speaking in a mocking tone.

''With pleasure!''

Natsu then hopped off of the table he'd been standing on, rushed over to the bar, and jumped over the counter, heading towards the staircase behind it had led to the second floor of the Guild Hall. However, Natsu was stopped in his tracks when Makarov's left arm suddenly stretched out, with his fist becoming at least five times larger than the old man's entire body, and slammed down on Natsu, pinning him underneath. Needless to say, Ben was not expecting that at all, especially not from Makarov. Neither was Lucy or Mirajane, judging from their shocked expressions.

''Whoa..'' muttered Ben.

Makarov wasn't even facing Natsu, but instead had his eyes closed and head lowered as he faced forward, a very serious aura about him, unlike anything Ben had seen from him until now.

''You're not allowed on the second floor, Natsu. At least not yet...'' reprimanded Makarov.

Laxus rested his chin on his wrist and scoffed. ''Think yah made him grumpy...''

Natsu's face only grew angrier with Laxus' comment as he struggled against Makarov's massive life fist, but to no avail. ''Shut up!''

''That's enough outta you, Laxus!'' chastised Makarov.

''The most powerful one in the Guild isn't a chick or some hooded weirdo. Ya wanna know what the strongest wizard looks like?'' Laxus paused to point at himself. ''You're lookin' right at him!''

Ben could only glare at Laxus as did everyone else, all of them thoroughly angered by everything the arrogant man had said. It appeared that there were jerks in this world like there were in Ben's, and Laxus was just the first one he'd met.


Later, once the sun had gone down, and most of the Fairy Tail wizards had left for the respective homes, Mirajane, Lucy, and Ben were at the bar counter, with Mirajane standing behind it, while Lucy and Ben sat on a couple of stools in front of it.

''Hey, Mirajane, lemme ask ya something, what was the Master talking about earlier?'' asked Lucy. ''Why can't we go up to the second floor?''

''Yeah, I was gonna ask about that too.'' included Ben. ''He seemed pretty serious about it.''

''That's because that area is reserved for advanced members of the Guild. The jobs that are listed on the Request Board p there make the ones down here look child's play in comparison. They're called S-Class quests.'' answered Mirajane.

''S-Class...?'' echoed Ben.

Mira nodded and explained. ''They're jobs so dangerous that one wrong move could be your be last. But, with that risk, comes a higher reward.''

Ben nodded in understanding.

''There are only five people in the entire Guild who are considered S-Class. That includes Laxus, Mystogan and Erza.'' continued Mira.

Ben's eyes widened after hearing that. He remembered from Happy that Erza was the strongest woman in Fairy Tail, but he hadn't expected her to be one of the Guild's S-Class members. He was surprised that one of his teammates was a high-class wizard.

''But I wouldn't worry about it if I were you, Lucy. In my opinion, there's no amount of money with risking your life over.'' Mira told the blonde haired girl.

''Yeah, no kidding.'' agreed Lucy. ''Especially not after today's little mishap...''

''Hey you think that Makarov would get me permission to take on a S-Class quest I'm powerful enough to already count as a S-Class wizard?'' inquired Ben.

''Well he does allow only advanced members of the Guild, I don't see why not.'' smiled the white beauty.

After a little while longer Lucy left and Mira shortly followed so Ben headed to the storage room that he made into a living area for himself until he could get a place of his own. However, as he was about to close the door something caught his eye a flying figure that looked a lot like a cat with wings came through the window on the second floor, and grabbed a piece of paper in his paws and flew out of the window. Ben had no doubt in his mind that what Happy just flew off with was one of the S-Class quests Mira told him about earlier.

''This can't be good..'' stated Ben.


Streets of Magnolia

Meanwhile, Lucy was walking through Magnolia on her way down the stone-paved path back to her apartment as she thought to herself excitedly.

''Wow! Mystogan and Laxus! That is so cool. I can't believe how many famous wizards there are in Fairy Tail!'' she grinned slyly. ''And I think I'm starting to figure out how everybody's ranked within the Guild.''

As she entered her apartment building, which appeared not much different from your average house, she continued to talk ot loud to herself.

''Gotta start workin' my way to the top!'' she proclaimed.

With that, Lucy turned the doorknob to her apartment and opened the door. However, what was found inside was unlike anything she expected. There, not her bed, was both Natsu and Happy, the fire-breather having abandoned his vest and was doing sit-ups and the blue feline lifting a large dumbbell, or at least for his size anyway.

''Welcome home!'' greeted, Natsu, doing sit-ups.

''Sup?'' Happy resumed lifting his dumbbell.

''AAAAAAAAAAHHHH!'' screamed Lucy as rushed over to Natsu and Happy and kicked them both out of bed, much to their discomfort and pain. ''YOU GUYS STINK!''

As Natsu and Happy got up off the floor, Lucy angrily pointed out the window. ''Why don't you jerks work out at your own house?!''

Natsu grinned happily. ''Now, Lucy, if we wanna work together like a team-'' He pulled out a pink dumbbell. ''-we gotta train like one!''

''We thought you'd like the pink dumbbell.'' added Happy.

''I DON"T CARE WHAT COLOR IT IS, I'M NOT LIFTING WEIGHTS WITH YOU!'' yelled Lucy angrily.

Ignoring the Celestial wizard's angry outburst, Natsu and Happy then get on the floor, and began doing push ups.

''We gotta kick it up a notch if we wanna beat Laxus and Erza. And Ben too!'' claimed Natsu.

''Aye, sir.'' agreed Happy.

''I just want a little peace and quiet, now GET OUT!'' demanded Lucy.

Natsu and Happy then begin doing push ups at a faster rate, both of them now whispering as they talk, and picking up greater speed with their push ups by the second.

''Don't worry, we'll train quietly, Lucy!'' whispered Natsu.

''Why does this kinda stuff always happen to me...?!'' cried the blonde haired beauty comically.

Natsu then ceased his push ups with Happy by following his example. For a brief moment, everything was silent, until the Fire wizard spoke, I've made a decision...''

Lucy turned back to Natsu, a puzzled look on her face with Natsu turning up to look at her, wearing his usual confident grin.

''Our team is ready for the big time:S-Class!'' he declared.

With that, Happy hopped up into Lucy's desk and held up a piece of paper that had a large, red circle stamped on it with a large ''S'' in the middle and the word ''Class'' next to it. The circle had a stylized pair of both angelic and demonic wings on it.

''Yeah! Check it out!'' called out Happy.

Upon seeing the flier for what was undoubtedly an S-Class quest, Lucy's eyes nearly bulged out of her head as she took an unconscious step back.

''HOW DID YOU GET THAT!'' cried Lucy, mortified. ''I THOUGHT WE WEREN'T ALLOWED TO GO ON THE SECOND FLOOR!''

''Well, I just flew up to the top, and took it!'' explained the blue cat.

''YOU LITTLE CAT BURGLAR!'' she yelled.

A cheeky grin speared across Happy's face from Lucy's reaction. Natsu put his vest back on and approached the two.

''Since this is our first S-Class quest, we decided to go with the smallest reward we found on the board.'' He grinned happily and had a thumbs up. ''But seven million is still a lot of Jewel!''

Lucy turned to Natsu. ''But we're not ready for it! If the Master knew he had this job request, he'd be furious!'' she stated.

''Yeah, but I think he'll end up being proud of us if we actually pull it off.'' he retorted nonchalantly.

Lucy simply sighed in irritation as she sat down at her desk and crossed her legs, her palm resting on her cheek. ''You know, this may be the dumbest thing you've ever done, Natsu. If you wanna rise up the ranks, you should try following the Guild's rules.'' she said.

''Geez, we're never gonna make S-Class with the kinda attitude.'' grumbled Natsu.

Happy held up the flier. ''But the job is saving a tropical island!'' he mentioned.

Natsu learned on the desk as he and Happy both staked at the blonde wizard silently for a moment, until their expressions both grew intentionally darker. They spoke in the typical ''ghostly'' voice, thoroughly creepy Lucy out. ''It's the cursed island of Galuna...!'' muttered the duo simultaneously.

''No way! Definitely not going now!'' freaked out Lucy.

''I'll give you half the fish I catch, Lucy...!'' goaded Happy.

''WHAT KINDA INCENTIVE IS THAT SUPPOSED TO BE?!'' shouted the Celestial wizard.

Lucy then clams herself and folds her arms, having enough of her two friends' antics. ''Hmp...''

Seeing that their attempts to convince her were of no use, the Dragon Slayer and feline finally decided to leave. However, instead of opening the door to do so, they opened the window by Lucy's bed.

''Fine. We're outta here.'' relented Natsu.

''Aye.'' chimed Happy.

''That's the best idea you've had all day.'' commented Lucy. She opened her eyes and saw the method in which Natsu and Happy were leaving. Happy sprouted his wings and flew out with Natsu grabbing onto the blue cat's tail as the two floated to the ground. ''Hold on...!'' Lucy pointed angrily at the door. ''For crying out loud, would you use the door?!''

Lucy then turned around, huffed, and placed her hands on her hips, seemingly exhausted simply by those two having been in her apartment. However, she then glanced at her right and noticed something. The S-Class flier was still lying on the floor!''

''Oh no!'' They left the job the request here!'' Lucy placed her hands on her hand in panic. ''Now everybody's gonna think I'm the one who stole it! What'll I do?!''

Just then, Lucy's eyes widened when she looked at the flier again. She then picked it up and examined it more thoroughly; growing even more surprised once she'd done so. ''Is this for real? One top of the giant reward, you also get a Gate Key?!''

On the flier right below the listed reward of seven million, there was a silhouette drawing of a key, which read 'Gold' next to it. Lucy hummed in thought for a second before smiling slyly.

Natsu and Happy, the former of whom wearing what appeared to be a brown sleeping bag strapped over his arms, the same one when he met Ben and Lucy, the duo were walking over the bridge directly in front of Lucy's apartment building; though it looked they were moving at a slower pace than they normally would have. They were simply biding their time, until...

''Wait up, you guys! I've decided to come along!'' called out Lucy.

There she was, rushing up to catch up with her two friends, and wearing the outfit she wore against Elsenwald.

And that Lucy, Natsu, and Happy were off, walking through Magnolia with their spirits high in anticipation of this S-Class quest. Lucy may have objected at first, but with the promised of a Gold Gate Key, her objections practically vanished.

''So, it looks like we're off to Hargeon then!'' cheered Lucy happily.

''Yep!'' grinned Natsu. ''Man, I'm so excited! This is gonna be awesome! Right, Happy?''

''Aye, sir!'' replied Happy.

Lucy's eyes then widened slightly as a thought crossed her mind. She turned to Happy with a somewhat concerned expression. ''So you're sure nobody saw you make off with this quest? she asked hesitantly.

''Positive!'' smiled Happy and responded.

''Relax, Lucy! assured Natsy, ''Who would've seen him take it? It's not like people hang out a the Guild overnight.''

Lucy stopped walking as Natsu and Happy continued, starting at the two incredulously. ''Seriously...? Did you idiots already forget Ben is staying at the Guild until he gets he owned place.''

Natsu and Happy stopped dead in their tracks. The two then turned to each other with blank, wide-eyed expression, clearly forgotten all about their otherworldly teammate.

''I'd say that's pretty obvious.'' said an eerie voice.

The Fairy Tail trio nearly jumped out of their skin when they heard this new voice. Suddenly an individual phased from the ground and it was figured in blue and black. It was Ben's ice breathing alien known as Big Chill!

''BEN?!'' shouted the trio.

Without a word, Big Chill walked up to his teammates with his wing folded up. Needless to say, the trio was still nervous.

''Ben...! Wh-what are you doing here?'' asked Lucy nervously.

''I could ask you the same question.'' retorted Big Chill.

''Well...Y-you see, we were just-'' stammered Lucy.

''I was Happy flying off with the S-Class job.'' Big Chill cut in. ''Don't try to hide it.''

Lucy turned to Happy angrily. ''WHY DIDN'T YOU SCOUT THE GUILD HALL FIRST?!''

Big Chill simply sighed with a cold mist coming from his teeth as he crossed his arms. ''What happened to- No amount of money is worth risking your life over?''

''But it's not just about the money, man! We gotta do something' to prove ourselves! If we pull this thing off, then Gramps is sure to make us S-Class!'' spoke up Natsu.

Big Chill then reached up and slapped the Omnitrix symbol on his chest, turning back to Ben in a flash of green light. He ten held out his hand to Lucy, who still holding onto the job request.

''Lemme the job was about?'' he demanded as Lucy handed the teen hero the job request.

Ben began reading the job request, on it were 'help us' written in big, bold letter, asking someone to come and a lift the curse that had been plaguing their island, and it had been going on for 3 long years. Even he knew that it was against the rules. Ben could not turn his back on people in need of help. Plus the reward of 7,000,000 Jewels, he made a decision at that moment.

Ben closed his eyes and sighed. ''Alright...''

The trio of wizards looked at each other confused and looked back to Ben.

''Alright?'' repeated Natsu, bewildered.

''What's alright?'' questioned Happy.

Lucy started trembling and squeaking. ''Are you gonna try to take us back to the Guild?''

''No...'' he opened his eyes. ''I'm going with you.''

''What?!'' shouted the trio, shocked that their jaws dropped almost all of their heads.

''What I wanted to help.'' stated Ben. ''Plus I can't just ignore people who need help. What kind of hero would I be if I turned my back on people who need help. Plus the reward is 7,000,000 Jewels so I'm going with you.''

His three Fairy Tail mates were surprised by Ben's decision to join them. He mentioned before that he helped people in his own world, kind of like they did here, he help against Elsenwald and he became a important member of Fairy Tail plus his skills and experienced they a unstoppable team. He knew just as well S-Class quests were no walk in the park he faced danger all the time and always back alive, but he accepted without giving it so much as a second thought, and for nothing more than to help the people of Galuna Island.

Natsu quickly armored his face with a wide, confident grin, walked over to Ben, and placed his hand on the Wielder of the Omnitrix's left shoulder. ''That''s what I'm, talkin' about! Alright let's go!''

''Right, let's go and helped some people!'' exclaimed Ben.

As the four of them walked off in spirits.


Fairy Tail Guild Hall, The Next Morning

In the Fairy Tail Guild Hall, Master Makarov sat down in his usual spot on top of the bar counter and was just about to start relaxing and enjoying his drink, when Mira came running down the stairs with an extremely worried look on face.

''Master!'' she cried with her hands over her chest. ''I don't know what's happened, but one of the S-Class quests from the second floor is missing!''

For a moment, Makarov retained his calm and relaxed demeanor as he took a slip of his drink. However, he soon spat it out and spun around to face Mira in shock.


A/N:Well that is for Chapter 8 readers I'm hoped you liked it and enjoyed it.

Anyway in the next chapter the Galauna Island arc starts and there would be so awesome fights.

Anyway it for now see you guys in the next chapter bye for now.