"What're we going to do when we get back?"
Lucy was the first to speak. The group had gotten the bottle, and moved off the island. Luckily, Natsu had managed to survive the boat trip back. Right now, they were currently walking to the guild. In fact, they were very close. Natsu let out a loud sigh.
"I dunno.." Natsu said, "I never really thought of that."
"So what?" Gray asked, "Did you just just assume we could walk up to Laxus and hand him the potion, making sure to ask nicely for him to drink it?"
The raven-haired boy snorted slightly, crossing his arms at how stupid that sounded.
"Why you little..." Natsu growled, holding up his fist, "You tryin' to start something?"
"So what if I am?" Gray smirked, "You gonna insult me to death?"
Lucy watched helplessly as the two boys stood, both heads pressing against the other. They both glared at each other, as if trying to knock out the other person with looks alone.
"Come on guys.. Stop, we need to come up with a plan," Lucy said, trying to convince them to stop.
Erza suddenly jerked her head around. "Natsu! Gray! You boys aren't fighting, are you...?"
Natsu and Gray's expression both changed. They quickly wrapped their arm around each other's neck, forcing a grin to pop on their faces.
"Nope, nope." Natsu said, laughing a bit, "No fighting here!"
"He's right," Gray quickly chimed in, "Gosh Natsu, you're always right!"
They both smiled nervously at Erza, who only in return smiled back at them, turning her head forward again. "Very well. Good boys."
As soon as Erza had turned her head away both boys quickly separated, both glaring at each other from a safe distance.
"Back to the problem at hand," Erza spoke, "We need to find a way to get Laxus to drink the potion."
"We could try to add it into his drink when he's not looking," Lucy suggested.
"Hmm..." Erza thought for a moment, "No. When the Curse was put on him, all his power, including his senses increased. He'll definitely be able to smell out the potion in his drink, and then our plan will be ruined."
"Oh... Yeah right," Lucy agreed, looking a bit crestfallen.
"We could ambush him from someplace where he won't notice us," Gray answered, "And once we've got him pinned down, we can make him drink the potion."
"That could work, but the chances of us being able to pull that is very low," Erza replied back, "He already had quick reflexes, and the Curse only enhances it."
"Mmm.." Gray nodded. The risk of trying to do it would be far too great. A big price to pay.
"That means... Our only plan is-" Erza said, pausing as they had just arrived at the front of the guild.
"-Is to take him down." Natsu said, a grin litting up his face. "Laxus will have to go down by force."
2 Minutes Later...
"Do we all get the plan?" Erza said, staring at the guild.
Everyone nodded. They were going to burst in, first taking Laxus by surprise. Then they would all jump on him, attacking him from all sides, Erza taking left, Lucy taking right, Gray from behind, and Natsu on top. They'll all fire multiple shots at him together, and once they make sure he can't move anymore, Natsu will finish it off by pouring the potion down his throat.
Well, that was what their original plan was going to be. They did have a backup, but it wasn't as powerful, or good.
"Well.. Here's goes nothing," Gray mumbled, charging at the door as Erza gave the signal.
BAM!
Laxus nearly spitted out the water he was drinking. He settled down his goblet. He was sitting on his throne, the chair glistening with gold. Laxus growled, who was disturbing him now?
Everyone coughed as the smoke cleared, showing Erza, Natsu, Gray, and Lucy. The door was down broken, lying in pieces underneath Natsu and the others.
"Well, well," Laxus smirked, lifting himself off the throne. He stood, cracking his knuckles, "What have we got here? A bunch of little brats?"
"Some brats we are," Natsu growled, grinning, "We'll be the brats that take you down."
Laxus' face suddenly changed. He frowned, before letting out a big, hearty laugh. "You really think you can beat me? Ha!"
Natsu suddenly charged, the others following behind him.
"Fire Dragon Iron Fist!" He shouted, pushing his fist against Laxus' face.
Natsu jumped back, Erza, Lucy, and Gray now gone. They were getting ready for the next stage of the plan.
Everyone in the guild stifled a gasp, as Laxus stood back up, but now blood oozing from his mouth. Laxus wiped the blood from his mouth, laughing a bit.
"You're gonna regret that," He spoke, a yellow aura now surrounding his body. It flickered and crackled, lightning encasing him now.
Now it was Laxus' turn. He charged straight at Natsu. The pink-haired boy just stood there, calculating when the blonde' attack would hit him.
"Lightning Dragon's Iron Fist!" Laxus yelled, his fist glowing brightly with electricity.
"Now!" Natsu yelled, when Laxus' attack was in range.
Erza jumped out from where she was, along with Lucy.
"Heaven's Wield Armor!" The redhead shouted, glistening silver armor surrounding her body.
"Open! Gate of the Golden Bull, Taurus!" Lucy shouted, pointing the golden key in the air, summoning a big cow-printed bull with a glorious axe.
"Fire Dragon Roar!" Natsu screamed, sucking up the fire in his stomach and letting it all out from his mouth, flames spewing from every direction, aiming at their target.
All three attacks hit Laxus, dust flying everywhere form the impact. Natsu took a breath, looking at Erza, and then Lucy. Taurus had disapeared after he had swung his axe down at Laxus. They each gave each other nods, had they done it?
Wait! Natsu, watch out!" Lucy gasped, as lightning flew upward into the air. Wind cycled around Laxus, who was smirking at them, his eyes yellow.
"Lightning Dragon's Jaw!"
Laxus turned to Natsu, and gripped his hands together in a tight fist. He charged at Natsu, who was too late to dodge. His fist impacted with Natsu's stomach. He threw Natsu down into the ground, which was cracking. The ground erupted with lightning, shocking everyone.
"Argh!" Erza and Lucy both shrieked as the lightning cracked multiple waves of lightning at them throwing them far away. They were plunged into the wall, breaking through it and now two holes appeared. The impact of how strong the attack was had knocked them unconscious.
Natsu laid down on the ground, a giant hole in the ground surrounding him. Laxus stood up, looking down on the pink-haired boy. He only had a quick glance at him before another disruption had gazed his attention away.
"Ice-Make: Battle Axe!" Shouted from someone behind Laxus.
Laxus chuckled, not bothering to even look at who was attacking him from above.
"Too late, Gray. I already saw that coming!" The blonde said, raising his fist which was glowing with lightning.
"Raging Bolt!" Laxus yelled, a giant ball forming. Laxus moved his arm towards the raven-haired boy, who was taken by surprise.
The ball of lightning, under Laxus' command, hurled itself at Gray who did not expect him to be able to use a spell that quickly. And the way it formed... This was no ordinary magic, the Curse must've taken full effect now. No doubt about it, the power was extraordinary, unbelievable even.
"Gaah!" Gray shouted, as the ball had hit his body. His Ice Axe shattered, glistening as shards of ice fell onto the ground. But that wasn't all, the ball threw Gray's body the other way, to where Natsu was lying. He was lying down on the floor, covered with rocks and dirt. His body was only a few feet away from Natsu. He, too, was unconscious, blood pouring from his exposed chest.
"Gray!" Natsu croaked, forcing his arms to push himself up. He looked at his friend and rival, who was bleeding from every sight, the occasional twitching form the aftershock of the electricity. Gray groaned slightly, relieving Natsu knowing that he was still alive.
Natsu turned his head to Laxus, who was grinning at them from a distance.
"Whoops, guess I didn't know my strength," He said, laughing at Gray, "How more pathetic could he have been of an Ice Wizard?"
Natsu growled, rising to his feet.
"I'll make you pay," He said, looking at the frightened faces of all his friends, Levi, Elfman, Gajeel. And the unconscious bodies of Erza, Lucy, and Gray. "I'll keep my promise on that, I'll make you pay for hurting my family!"
(Honestly, writing this chapter actually hurt me. Poor Gray... I still hope you enjoyed, and let's all hope that Natsu will wipe Laxus' butt!)