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The group went under, and found to their relief that Cyan's magic allowed them from getting wet. Before long, they saw the magnificent loom of the castle. It was colossal in size, constructed out of sparkling white marble. In front of the castle was a huge statue of Poseidon, Greek God of the sea and oceans. When the younger mages saw this spectacular view, they couldn't help but gasp out loud.
"Alright, everyone stop!" Erza commanded. She led them behind a huge rock, where they could all hide without getting detected.
"Listen, this place is only for water mages, which means only Cyan can go in. The rest of us are counted as 'outsiders'." Erza explained in a hushed whisper.
"Which means, we just have to break in!" Gajeel laughed, cracking his knuckles.
"Yeah, we'll do it the Fairy Tail way!" Marvel laughed gleefully, pulling out his knives.
"It won't be easy. Look."
Jellal pointed at the odd-looking guards. These guards have shimmering green scales for their skin, their hair styled bizzarely. They communicate with each other using a series of hiss and high-pitched squeals. Their fangs are long and sharp, longer than that of a vampire's, and sharper still. And the weirdest of all, right where their feet should be, is a sparkling tail, also made of scales, but sparkling with such brilliance, it was as if it was made of diamonds. They each have different tail colors, from the most brilliant of blue to blood-red and even pitch-black. All in all, they look hideously frightening.
"Mermen, straight from the Realm of King Titus," Levy hissed.
"You mean like, The Little Mermaid? I remember them being slightly less hideous and more like good-natured folks who welcome 'outsiders'," Marvel commented, taking a good look at the mermans.
Faye gave a short laugh," This is no Little Mermaid, all right. I've read once that their scales are harder than the hardest of gems. This is gonna be one tough fight guys."
"I'm all fired up!," Natsu cried. "Come on, what are we waiting for?!"
"Alright then, let's do it the Fairy Tail way, on my count, one, two , THREE! CHARGE!" Erza shouted, changing into her Sea Empress armour, making her way to the nearest merman with speed, agility and grace.
"ALRIGHT!"
Natsu and Layla summoned their unquenchable Dragon Slayer Fire, Igneel summoned his vines lined with poisonous thorns and Lucy summoned Aquarius, who gave her a bone-chilling glare.
Gajeel barreled towards the nearest merman, knocking it and it's partner unconscious by using his Roar of the Metal Dragon. Levy uses her Solid Script magic and made countless attacks, knocking out three at once.
Erza partnered up with Jellal, and together, they showed no mercy. Unconscious merman littered the floor around them.
Faye changed to her Nightwalker armor, crept up to the nearest merman using her velvet thread, and then, in a blinding flash of light, she changed to her Lost Magic: Oceania Armour, slashing at five mermen at once. A few meters above her, Azura shot dozens of Light Arrows at mermen, and behind her Cyan used her Water magic, sending spirals, lances and swords made out of water towards the enemy.
Marvel parried with the mermen, taking on three at once. They were hopelessly outmatched with his superior speed and strength. Allona backed her dad up using her Metal Dragon slayer magic and Jason summoned his hurricanes and tornadoes, trapping mermen here and there.
Marvel shouted, "Aha! Faye! 15 already!," taking out yet another merman. He was apparently still pissed at losing to a girl.
"I'm at 27!"
Marvel's mouth gaped open, then, all in the name of pride, he answered, "I won't be defeated by the likes of you again!"
Faye gave a gleeful laugh as a response.
Before long, the mermen stopped coming. Either they were too scared at this group of S-class mages and their powerful kids or there's just no more of them.
"Oh well, that was easy," Erza shrugged.
Appearing beside Faye and Azura, Marvel said, "37 in total!" He smiled triumphantly.
Faye suddenly took on her Nightwalker armor, disappearing. Marvel suddenly felt the hard rap of the blade of a sword at the back of his thigh, which caused him to tether, trying to regain his balance. Azura locked eyes with Cyan, and with a laugh, they both shoved him from the back, which caused him to fall. Faye reappeared, saying, "Don't get so cocky. I defeated 55 in total. Azura defeated 50, and Cyan 49."
Marvel snarled, grumbling, going over to where his two siblings are.
The three girls laughed out loud. Azura clutched her stomach, doubling over with laughter. Cyan said, "He just totally got served! That'll teach him not to mess with us!"
Inside the castle…
Faye rubbed her arms. The castle is surrounded with a magical layer of protective barrier, so it's dry and squeaky clean. And unfortunately, very chilly. She started to regret not bringing her coat along with her. Cyan and Azura are both snuggled up in their own coats, as well as the the Dragneels and the Redfoxs
"Once again, my carelessness is the reason for my misfortune," she sighed, thinking to herself.
Her mom and dad are in the lead, both walking with rapid steps. After countless turns, Erza finally motioned for the group to stop.
Natsu perked up, sniffing the air. "I'll know that scent anywhere! Gray's near!" He sniffed the air some more, "As well as Juvia and his two kids!"
They hurried along, and to Faye, the air seemed to get colder per minute. Goosebumps ran over her whole body as she shivered hard. Layla, noticing, whispered to her, "Want my coat?" she offered.
"That's all right, I'll handle."
"But-"
"It's okay, I won't have you freezing to death because of me," Faye smiled kindly.
'If you say so then," Layla frowned.
Jason and Marvel, overheard this.
"You look pale, Faye," Jason remarked.
"No, I don't"
Marvel took off his coat and tossed it at a surprised Faye. "Take it, you're freezing." Jason did the same. Layla, as usual, noticed everything, and she too gave her coat to Faye, much to Faye's annoyance.
"I only need one," she complained.
Layla stepped forward, and draped a coat on Faye's shoulder. "As long as you're wearing one, we'll be content. Oh look, you're wearing Marvel's. Nice, now you don't need to feel bad about anyone freezing," she grinned slyly.
Returning Jason's and Layla's coats, she laughed at Marvel, "You're not gonna make me feel guilty by freezing to death, aren't you?
"Nope, not at all," Marvel replied through gritted teeth.
"Wow, you have such remarkable lying skills," Faye replied sarcastically.
After another few turns, they came to a door marked 'A102'. "Here it is guys, Gray should be inside," Jellal said, opening the door.
Acquanetta and Izo Fullbuster was inside. Both had striking electric blue hair, and their similarities was shocking. Acqua was using headphones, reading a book on her bed, while Izo was playing his violin. Both looked up as the group went inside. Once she saw Faye, Acqua squealed.
"Faye! Is that you?!"
Hearing the commotion, Gray and Juvia went out from their room. It became chaos then. Everyone started hugging each other, pumping fists and telling jokes. This went on for a while. When everyone was settled down, Lucy asked, "So, what have you guys been doing in here?"
"Well, it started out like this. A man named Caesar Everlark came to me. He knew my name, and he knew my magic powers. He told me he needed help. A group of bandits had stolen his most prized sculpture. He said that his great-great grandfather sculpted it with his own hands, out of magical ice. This type of ice is very rare, found only in the most remote part of the world. It's a mystery how his great-great grandfather could get a hold of it. So, turns out, this group of bandits have made this castle their secret hideout. It appears they're coming here tomorrow at midnight," Gray explained.
"Since we're ice and water mages, we were the perfect choice. After all, the castle only allows ice and water mages to pass through, and we are dealing with magical ice. Which reminds me of something, how did you guys managed to get pass?" Juvia asked, incredulous.
"The Fairy Tail way, by busting the guards," Allona smirked.
"As expected," Izo crossed his arms, smiling.
"Wait a minute. Why did you guys have to come all the way here though?" Acqua leaned towards Faye and Erza.
Erza tensed, then she said, " That doesn't matter now. The reason will be told once we're back home."
"So, I'm guessing you're helping us do this request?" Gray asked, running his hands through his hair.
"You betcha!" Natsu cried out.
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