Sorry for the wait! I don't know why this arc was kicking my ass so bad and to be honest I'm disappointed in how short it is. I've already started on the next story line for this story and I promise it'll make up for this! Let me know how you like it!
Gajeel POV
I spat out my drink when I saw Toni. She told me she wasn't in the contest! I could smell her though. She was nervous. Panicky. Maybe the green haired friend of hers tricked her into it. She formed a shadow tornado around herself. When she lifted them away I nearly had a damn nosebleed. She looked fucking stunning. The bathing suit was just her. A hint of fashion but not too flashy. I couldn't help but smirk. She gave a sultry look and I felt the dragon in me react. She was clearly still nervous, this isn't something she was comfortable with in front of so many people. I wonder how she would be like that with just us. I shook the thoughts from my mind when she walked off stage. I sat back, now uninterested when Blondie came up on stage. I took interest again when a brown haired woman in glasses came on stage. The room went tense when the glasses bitch turned blondie into stone. Then they pulled back the curtain. Every contestant was turned to stone too, including MY Toni! Most looked surprised in stone, but Toni was glaring. She clearly realized something was off. That's my girl. Then shit hit the fan. That Laxus douche from the park and his little lackeys were here. I only paid half attention. More interested in how I was gonna get Toni free. Everyone began to scatter out, but I walked over to her. I gently touched her face, afraid if I touched too hard she would fall and break. I could hear the Master and flame brain freaking out at the guild doors, but I still didn't care. Fuck everyone else, I need to fix my mate. Whether she knows it or not she's my mate and it's my duty to protect her. I heard footsteps behind me.
"You're worried about her."
I looked back at the Master. I grunted. "I need to get her back to normal. Look at her. She's pissed, even in stone her mind has to be going insane. She hates not bring in control of her own fate.."
The master hummed. "Yes I bet they're all feeling that way. There's not a whole lot we can do right now though. Laxus has us stuck. For now it's just a waiting game."
I turned in anger. "SO THAT LIGHTING ASSHOLE IS BEHIND THIS!" I turned on my heels and stormed over to the guild doors. I was gonna make him pay for this. I didn't make it far though. It was like I hit a wall at the guild doors, but there was nothing but some writing in front of me.
"DON'T TELL ME YOU'RE OVER 80 TOO!"
I turned to look at the flame dragon slayer. "DO I LOOK 8O TO YOU!"
The master sighed. I began to pace, starting to feel like a caged animal. I sat behind the bar, eating the metal pots and pans back there.
Toni POV
I practically fell over suddenly. I looked around, everyone else was in the same boat as me. Suddenly my face is lifted up and I felt relief when I saw red eyes.
"You good Toni?"
I nodded. Yeah I'm fine, you?"
He glared towards Natsu. "Other than being held here with the flaming idiot yeah."
I sigh and look over at Bisca. "You doing OK Bisca?"
She gives herself a once over before looking over to Gajeel and I, "A bit pissed but yeah I'm fine"
Once briefed on everything going on with Laxus and his group of miscreants we all agree Laxus is to be punished. Natsu then gives what he believes a brilliant idea to keep the battle going in order to see who's strongest in Fairy Tail. We all gape at him. "I mean I'm sure in all he was just doing it all for the festival, give him a break!"
Gramps looks absolutely mortified as Natsu continues. "Come on we've got enough people let's just do an all out brawl!"
Gramps looks even more mortified than before. "DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT YOU NINCOMPOOP!"
Natsu continues to try and get a brawl started, though no one was really taking him seriously. I stood next to Gajeel watching unimpressed at Natsu when Juvia walked over to us. "Why do you look so serious Gajeel?"
"It's nothing."
"This guild is rather fun isn't it?"
Gajeel looks towards the script magic covered door. "It isn't boring thats for sure."
I look over as well to notice the words on the barrier are going insane. I turn fully and get everyone's attention. "Guys the barrier!"
The runes come together and form a skull. That's when Laxus' voice comes out. "Can ya hear me old man? The rest of you better listen up too."
Natsu steps forward. "What do you want?"
"It looks like one of the rules have gone out the window. That's fine, I'll just add a new one. In other words, since I would hate to hate to end the battle of Fairy Tail early, I've decided to activate the thunder palace."
"Are you out of your mind Laxus?" I look at gramps, who looks worried.
"You have one hour and ten minutes. If you think you can win this, you better get moving. Unless you're ready to give the guild over to me now."
The runes disperse as Laxus laughs. I take a step back as the Master blows up in anger. "THIS GAME HAS GONE ON LONG ENOUGH. I WON'T LET YOU DRAG INNOCENT PEOPLE INTO THIS!"
Suddenly the master is grabbing his chest and falls foreword. I rush over to him. Mira quickly runs off shouting about getting his medicines. I gently touch the masters shoulders. "Can you hear me master?"
Levy steps foreword. "Master you'll be ok!"
Natsu speaks up. "What does he mean by thunder palace?"
Mira comes back pointing "go look outside guys!"
The others rush out while I help Mira take the master to the infirmary. I pull the sheets up over him. As I help Mira take care of the Master Gajeel brings Bisca in, who is out cold. I quickly run over. "BISCA! Gajeel what happened to her?"
I pulled the sheets back and Gajeel lays her down on the bed. I cover her and push her bangs out of her face. "Laxus put lightning lacrimas all around the perimeter of the city that will pulverize the whole city in an hour. She attempted to shoot one down but when she did some magic spell caused the lightning to hit her full force."
I bit my lip and teared up. First Gajeel and now Bisca. This Laxus asshole is going to pay for this! I begin checking her body for anything I would need to treat. "That bookworm girl says she can figure a way to get rid off the barriers.
I nod my head. I almost forgot Levy knows script magic. "I'm not too skilled on this sortof stuff, but I'm gonna stay here for now to help Mira with Bisca and the Master. You can keep an eye down below and if Levy comes up with anything let me know ok?"
Gajeel gently touched my shoulder then made his way out. Mira comes up. "I need to call Porlyusica, she specializes in healing and has treated Master before, I'll be back ok?"
I nod and sit down between Bisca and the Master. Once back, We both tend to them the best we can until Porlyusica arrives. We silently wait as she begins checking the Master. Finally she speaks. "Someone needs to get Laxus, I'm afraid he doesn't have much time left." I instantly feel tears prickling as I cover my mouth. I hear Levy saying she would go tell Laxus. I look down solemnly as Porlyusica comes up to Bisca and begins to check on her. "Tsk. Humans. Always fighting one another." I keep silent, unsure of what to say. "She'll be fine."
I let out a shakey breathe. "Thank you so much ma'am.."
She doesn't reply, only goes back over to the master. I sit down next to Bisca and lean foreword. "It'll be ok girl. I trust Natsu and Gajeel to stop Laxus. They'll end this, I promise.."
Suddenly I hear Warren's voice. He informs us of what Erza is doing industry tells us anyone who is still conscious to destroy the lacrimas. Instead though everyone begins bickering over the previous battles. Over who in the guild attacked who. I clench my hands and again fight off tears. I couldn't take it anymore. "SHUT THE HELL UP, ALL OF YOU!" Silence. "What is the matter with you people! When I came her I had no one. No family, no friends! In a short time here I finally felt like I had a real family here! Something I haven't had in years. You guys aren't just a guild, you're family! Well guess what, families fight! Families fuck up! But we're all still family! So let's show Laxus that this family will NEVER die!"
It was silent for a moment. "I'm with Toni.." I smiled at Lucy's words. Everyone agrees so I rush out to the back balcony. I summon as many shadow daggers as I can muster and shoot each one at a different Lacrima. For a moment nothing happens. Suddenly I'm being enveloped in horrible pain. I scream out and attempt to get away from the pain. I jerk but nothing seems to stop it. Finally it's over and I drop down, tingling and in pain all over. I eventually hear murmurs from everyone, asking if people are ok. I finally let the tears slide down my face as I whisper. "You guys are badass..."