Summary: Ice Mages are going missing, disappearing in alleyways next to words written in dripping blood. Gray was their next target, now he's gone and Fairy Tail isn't too happy about him missing. How will they get him back? How long will they have until he is gone forever?

A/N: I wrote most of this last week, but I couldn't find a great ending to this chapter so I decided to hold off for a week before I could kind a great way to end it. Thanks for the reviews guys!

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Ansjovisjj: Well, it appears you liked that chapter. Now I hope you like this one even more! Enjoy!

AsDarknessSpreads: I love torturing my favorite characters also! On my other FF profile. I made a story of my favorite character being tortured…it got 169 reviews for 9 chapters. It was great to see all the support I got from the readers! Hey thanks for the review!

GrayFuckingFullbuster: Whoop whoop! I'm so glad you think I can write fight scenes well, but the problem with me is after about 500 words that are just fight scenes alone – I get board of them, and I bet you can tell in this chapter where I cut off to breath and do something different before trying to go back to fight scenes.

Kyria Tsukiyo: Well shit…sorry for this chapter then -_-' But hell, oh well! I think you'll enjoy it…maybe? Thanks for the review!

Scarlet Demon: This story is almost done! W-What! Whoop whoop, then onto another one! I hope you'll enjoy this second to last chapter :D

Scarlet Demon(2): I'm glad I wasn't the only one who wanted that to happen to Gray! Anyway, thanks so much for the review :3

Just Me: Just to let you in on a little secret, the end of this chapter had a big cliffhanger (well for me anyway) but I would like to thank you for the awesome review!

Icy Cake: I don't think I overdid Natsu's reaction to much. But if I did just let me know. I think I wrote him reacting the way I would (because his attitude is somewhat similar to mine, so we'll see how you guys like it! Thanks so much for the review!

empire14: Hey! Oh my god, thanks so f'in much! I'm so glad you like the story! I'm also happy you enjoyed the Natsu and Gray scene last chapter! Thanks so much for the review!

Warnings: Cussing, a little OOC (but I hope not), there might be slight grammar and spelling errors because I did check over some of it, but not all – so forgive me good sir or madam.

Disclaimer: I sadly don't own Fairy Tail…le sigh, oh the hardships in life!

Natsu couldn't hold back the growl that ripped past his lips and rumbled deep in his throat. Flames licked his tightly clenched fists, dancing high into the air.

He had lost sights on Teivel.

Nothing helped him find his opponent. The man's scent seemed to cover the entire village. Thus his senses were limited down to his hearing and sight, but those didn't help, because the village was quiet – to quiet.

"Come on out, you fucking coward!" Natsu shouted, listing to his cry echo off into the distance. "I give you one good kick and you're down for the count? What a shitty Mage." He kept on, his roars switching into snarky taunts and mocking statements. "Your just being a big ass pussy, you little shit!" Natsu turned around slowly, his fist rising into the air as he shouted out more curse words. "Someone like you doesn't deserve that type of power! You stole that power from strong Mages! Important ones that worked hard for that power! You don't deserve any of it! You're just a fucking jackass, that can't even figure out where your own ass is!" Suddenly he heard movement from behind him. "You're weak, pathetic, and stupid! You don't deserve anything in life after what you did!"

Then, out of the blue, someone sprung upon him from the shadows and took him to the ground. Gravel skimmed along his skin, ripping and tearing his skin. Not giving his attacker another second, Natsu pushed off the ground and, with help from his rage filled flames, shot backwards – slamming his opponent into the bricks behind him. Natsu heard the pain filled shout and allowed himself to smirk. Springing to his feet, Natsu turned and look down at Teivel. The man looked pathetic, dirt and grime hung onto his once clean clothing, as his hair (that was once held back from his top hat) fell forward into his eyes and stuck to his sweating forehead. Blood had also splotched along his skin and a river of the metallic substance ran down from his nose. Slowly, as if in pain, Teivel got to his feet and looked into the Fire Mage's eyes.

"You talk big for a weakling," Teivel said breathlessly.

"Right back at you, dick bag," Natsu spat and took a step forward.

Suddenly, Teivel shot out his hand, stopping Natsu in his tracks. Teivel smiled and tilted his head as he spoke. "Your strong, but I haven't shown you my true potential."

"What potential? All I see is a weak Mage in denial."

"My power is not complete, so I would hold your tongue, boy." Teivel smirked at the confused expression that had sprung to Natsu's face. Bringing up his hand, Teivel snapped and the air fell silent before metal clattered on brick.

"Gray!" Natsu shouted as his friend appeared in front of him. Taking a large step forward, Natsu was stopped once again as Teivel spoke and his smile was replaced with a frown.

"I told you to hold your tongue," Teivel tisked. Bring his hand towards the dried Ice Mage, Teivel spoke slowly. "Now we can have a true fight." His hand then clasped the back of Gray's neck violently, his fingers digging into the cracked skin – bringing blood to the surface as Teivel dug his fingers into the cracks, breaking skin. Gray's head shot up and his eyes grew, his mouth hung open and gasped like a fish out of water.

"No!" Natsu snapped out his confusion and leapt forward, and as he advanced, ice rammed onto his chest sending him backwards and crashing into the windows of a nearby store. Natsu felt the glass shatter and fall with his form as he slammed into the ground. Ice and glass still fell to the ground as he sat up, clenching his head in pain. Trying to blink the haze out of his eyes, Natsu got to his feet and glanced up.

Teivel waited for the Fire Mage to stand, and as Natsu did so, Teivel met his eyes and smirked. Teivel then breathed in and closed his eyes. First his fingers tingled, then like pins and needles the feeling crawled up his arm and his head tipped back in delight. He laughed into the air as he felt power that was strong – oh still so strong, course through his system. The man in front of his shuddered as his strength seeped from his body.

Gray could feel it. A tickle at first, then harsh nails digging through his body, clawing and tearing his power – his life, away from him. That's when the pain started – like usual, but this time it was different. He knew he didn't have the chance to fight back, he knew he was done for.

He was dying.

Gray screamed, god it hurt. His voice horse and dry, the tears that sprung to his eyes held tightly as if they didn't want not to let go. He couldn't blink, but he could scream. He couldn't move, but he could cry. He couldn't say goodbye, but he could screech out in horrific pain.

Spots dance around his vision, and then his vision started to tunnel.

His screams died down, coming to a slow whimper.

He'd try to fight off the pure exhaustion, but he'd been doing it for so long. So he let his eyes close, promising everyone that he would open them again. And as he drifted off into darkness, he could hear his name being called. Nonetheless he was too weary to reply. So he let the darkness envelop him. The pain slithered away and he was greeted with darkened peace.

Natsu was terrified.

Gray screamed. His voice cracking and chipping as his voice grew towards the heavens, and as this happened, Natsu sat there observing the scene before him – dumbfounded. Then Gray stopped, his head feel forwards and his eyes drifted shut.

Natsu panicked.

"GRAY!" His voice cracked and he pressed his palms against the ground, feeling the glass rip into his skin. Flinging himself forward, Natsu scream again and watched Teivel remove his hand from Gray's neck and disappear.

"GRAY!" Natsu howled, watching his brother fell forward, life no longer present in his form. He then arrived in front of his friend and fell to his knees. "Gray?" He asked, his voice sounding small and childish in his ears. "Gray, please answer me…" Natsu waited, and as he did so, he felt water snake down his cheeks and drop off towards the ground. "…Shit, Gray."

Looking towards his friend, Natsu couldn't hold back a whimper as he realized that Gray's skin was dissolving into dust.

"Are you almost done?"

Natsu knew that voice. His fingers scraped along the gravel and he spun around. His eyes filled with flames of pure furry.

"There we are!" Teivel smiled and his hands spread out as if he were expecting Natsu to embrace him. "Now, should we get this show on the road?"

Not taking a second, Natsu lashed forward, his hatred for the man fueling his flames. His fist shot forward and landed straight on Teivel's stomach. Falling forward, Teivel chuckled then gripped Natsu's arm that was still stuck to his midsection. Freezing over his opponents arm, Teivel kicked forward and pushed Natsu back and away from his fallen friend.

Natsu didn't take time to stabilize himself as he stumbled back and shot forward. Teivel caught the flaming fist and turned the man around – freezing over his right fist in the process. Teivel then took hold of Natsu and smiled into the man's grief stricken face. Natsu's eyes burn with rage and disgust, but they also held thick sorrow. Laughing loudly, Teivel spun the Fire Mage around and then flung him backwards, pushing into the ground and watching as gravel jumped into the air. Flying forward, Teivel felt his fingers tingle and grow cold. Casting his arms outwards, mist followed his movements and danced into the air. Thick arrows shot forwards, towards Natsu and Teivel screamed the attack, which seemed to faze Natsu (seeing as how his movements slowed). Natsu jumped to the side and fell to his hands and knees as he watched the large attack slam into the ground.

Jumping forward, Natsu brought back his fist (that was still frozen over) and let the ice shatter ad it met Teivel's left cheek. As the ice split into sharp crystalized pieces, Natsu's flames then shot out and incased the man's face.

Teivel reeled back with a scream from the explosive blow; he then cupped his cheek and gave a chilling glare. Teivel sneered and, with his open hand, he swept it to the side. Natsu didn't have time to react as a large block of ice slammed into him, pushing him into the side of a building. Bricks flew past Natsu as he tumbled towards the ground and fell onto his hands and knees. Looking up, Natsu quickly realized that he was in deep shit when Teivel appeared before him. The Ice Mage took hold of Natsu and threw him against a brick wall. Freezing Natsu's hands and legs onto the wall, Teivel gave a quick icy blow towards Natsu's midsection and watched with glee as the Fire Mage crumpled forward. Driving his fist into Natsu's cheek, Teivel didn't spare a second to let his opponent breath; he gave another powerful punch and repeated the process.

Not taking another punch, Natsu screamed in rage as he melted through the ice and tackled Teivel to the ground. They fought on the ground, throwing punches and powerful kicks.

Teivel rolled and found himself on top of Natsu. Smirking, he pinned Natsu's arms above him and leaned in close. He could feel the Fire Mage stiffen as Teivel's chilled breath blew over his ear. "I killed you friend," Teivel taunted, "I stole his life and you just sat there." Sitting up, Teivel was taken back from his opponent's expression. Natsu was furious, yes, but the darkness that had appeared was darker – almost sinister.

"He's not dead yet," Natsu spoke as shadows covered his eyes. "Not when you're still alive." Suddenly, Natsu launched off the ground, gripping Teivel's throat in the process and smashed the ice bastard onto the ground. Tightening his grip on Teivel, Natsu watched as Teivel's eyes grew and his arms flew towards the Fire Mage's arms that blocked his air.

"L-let...go!" Teivel shouted, using his precious air. His hands gripped around Natsu's and with urgency, he summoned ice to cover Natsu's arm. His fight was inevitable; Natsu let his flames explode to life and melt away the ice. The flames quickly spread down towards Teivel's neck. Teivel reeled back from the heat and gave a scream in pain as he felt his skin begin to bubble from the heat. Looking up, Teivel let the last of his air leave his lungs as he looked into Natsu's eyes. A shiver ran down Teivel's spine and he swallowed. Pure terror filled his senses.

"If you can take someone's life, than that means you can give it back." Natsu removed his hands from Teivel's throat, letting the man suck in air greedily. Latching onto Teivel's shirt, Natsu brought the Ice Mage up towards his face – their nose's almost touching. "You can can't you?" His voice was low, growling and raddling his throat as he asked with a hint of hope.

Teivel coughed, than gagged. "I…I don't know."

Natsu growled then his arms flew out, taking Teivel with them. Slamming the man against the ground, the flooring cracked a split, breaking against the sudden pressure. Lifting the man back up, Natsu couldn't help but notice the forming pool of blood that come dripping down from Teivel's skull.

"No!" Natsu shouted, his heart falling. "No," he repeated this time lower and with a crack of hurt, "you…you have to give him back." Shadows fell over Natsu's eyes, his body temperature rising as his muscles tensed. "Give him back, you fucking bastard!" Natsu screamed and threw Teivel.

Smoke rose slowing off his skin as Natsu stood straight and locked eyes with Teivel. Taking slow burning steps forward, Natsu growled and clenched his fists, willing fire to jump to life. "You bastard," Natsu shouted, "you made him break his promise!"

Teivel then sat up, his head pounding and his vision swimming. Clenching his head, Teivel didn't have time to notice Natsu sprinting towards him in a fit of rage. Teivel howled in pain and surprise as he was taken off from the ground and thrown backwards – flames following his movements. His opponent screamed and shouted towards him, large flames dancing across the ground and along the Fire Mage's skin.

As Natsu spoke, his face became stricken with tears and he screamed. The Fairy Tail member shook his head back and forth, his pink hair flying in the air. Natsu gripped his head, thick tears streamed down his face as he clenched his eyes shut – his mind finally catching up with the events that had taken place.

"Gray!" Natsu shouted brokenly, his voice cracking and betraying him with each heart wrenching sob. "You can't be gone, Gray!"

Teivel sat up, his hearing absent as a loud buzz filled his senses. He watched in confusion and astonishment, as Natsu fell to his knees. Natsu let the tears fall freely, not seeming to care if the man, that had killed his best friend, sat there and watched him suffer. Natsu's hands slid along the gravel as he tried to grip onto something for support.

"You poor bitch."

Natsu looked up, his mind stopping from the sudden and unexpected voice.

"You poor son of a bitch," Teivel spoke. The man had propped himself against the wall that he had been thrown at. "You're such a pussy, you know that? Just because one person died, doesn't mean you have to throw a fit." Teivel shrugged, his shoulders aching from the action, "but why would I expect anything different from a fucking pussy."

Natsu sat there, his eyes fogging over as his hands formed sluggish fists. "What…what did you say?"

"You heard me," Teivel spat and struggled to his feet. "You. Are. A big. Fucking. Pussy. Quit acting like a child – just cause I squashed one simple little insect."

"Shut up," Natsu said quietly, his head turning away.

"He was weak anyway."

"Shut up," Natsu's voice was rising.

"You should have seen him cry and beg for mercy," Teivel smirked and stumbled forward.

"Shut up.

"Asking, why death hadn't taken his life."

"Shut up.

"You know he asked me to kill him."

"Shut up."

"He asked me to kill him, with tears running down his face and begging for mercy."

"I said, SHUT UP!" Natsu's voice boomed across the village and he shot forwards, the flames behind him propelling his body forward. Ramming into the Ice Mage, Natsu and Teivel crashed into the pub and rolled on the floor with tangled limbs. Suddenly, Teivel rolled on top of Natsu and smiled wickedly. But what was unexpected from Teivel, Natsu brought his leg back and kicked Teivel straight in the stomach.

Teivel flew back with amazing speed, his body making a sickening crack as it met the pile of cracked wood. It was then the sound of sliced flesh – ripping and tearing, reached the Mage's ears. Teivel gasped and pain flared throughout his body, his back arched and he let out a gasp of air. Looking down, Teivel gagged. Sticking out of his upper chest, a large board now covered in dark crimson gleamed in the low lighting. Teivel gasped and his mouth fell open, "No…No." His hands flew up in a shaking attempt to see if the board was just an allusion. But as his hands felt the thick board, blood filled his lungs and Teivel gagged, feeing blood race up his throat and clog his airways. Teivel fell forwards letting the blood that had swarmed his mouth, fall down his chin and drip to the floor.

Natsu sat back, his eyes widening in fright. Though as he stared at the man in front of him, he couldn't help but watch the small bright blue orbs float off from Teivel's skin and travel into the air before disappearing.

Then he heard a movement from behind.

A/N: NEXT CHAPTER IS THE LAST (yay? Maybe?) I'm just going to say that that last part was, in my opinion pretty freakin' awesome! Anyway, if you guys could review for this chapter (if you don't for any other chapters) is answering this one quick question. This question is very important and will help me constructed the last chapter of this story and invent the NEW story I'm planning on writing after this one is done. So if you could review (or PM – but I would prefer the REVIEW) and let me know what you pick! Thanks for reading guys! :D

Question: For my next story, I have two plots in mind so if you wouldn't mind reading a quick description of each story idea and then chose which one you like the best! Thanks :)

Idea 1: Gray doesn't know what happened, one day he's hanging out with his friends at Fairy Tail, then the next they're turning against him, accusing him of murdering their own Ice Mage. Confused and hurt, Gray takes a journey to find out what happened to his friends.

Idea 2: After losing Ultear, Gray feels worthless because of her sacrifice along with Ur's. On a mission that his team decides to take, Gray in confronted with a wizard that can grant him any wish he desires. However if he makes his wish, he will lose his life. Will Gray take the chance, or will he go throughout the rest of his life knowing that he could have saved his family. (not a death fic)

A/N(2): Alright, they may not seem very interesting at the moment but I assure you I have plans for both of them (one more than the other), but you seem like a good crowd, so I thought "Hey why not ask my readers what they want to read next!" So there you go a good chapter and a choice for the next story. I will let you know which story you have picked, next chapter. One more thing, I don't know if Gray is dead or not…so don't ask me – I have two endings for this story so it could go either way.

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