Hey you guys welcomed back for another chapter of Ben 10 Fairy Tail here's Chapter 9 I hoped you guys would liked it and enjoyed it.
Last time both Natsu and Erza had their rematch but a messenger from the Magic Council arrested Erza and send to trial for the damages from the Elsenwald Incident. Natsu suddenly stopped to tell them he was the crazy lady but he was stopped by Ben. The trio is sent to a cell. When they got at the Guild Hall a mysterious S-Class wizard of Fairy Tail named Mystogan pulled everyone in a sleeping spell. Natsu tied to challenge another S-Class wizard named Laxus by was stopped by Master Makarov reminded that he wasn't allowed on the second floor which as a board of jobs known as S-Class Quests they can only used by S-Class.
As Ben was about to go to bed he saw Happy flying off with a S-Class job. Now he, Natsu, Lucy, and Happy are now off to Galuna Island.
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Chapter 9:Galuna Island Part 1
Last time on Ben 10 Fairy Tail...
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 Mirajane came running down the starts with an extremely worried look on her face.
''Master!'' Mira folded her hands over her crest. ''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 spoon spat it out.
Everyone in the Guild had heard what Mira just said, and all of them were surprised, to say the least.
''Say what? One of the jobs from the second is missing?'' asked Wakbaa in disbelief.
''But the jobs up there are S-Class quests. Anyone know who took off with it?'' asked Macao.
''Well, it's either someone really strong or really stupid.'' commented Laki.
''I know...A little blue cat flew up here and ripped it off the board.'' the Guild Hall heard an all-too familiar voice speak up from the upper floor of the Guild Hall.
Mirajane quickly turned to Laxus on the second floor. He was sitting at a table with his feet popped up, his arms folded, and his eyes closed as he smirked to himself.
''It was Happy?'' gasped Mira.
With Laxu's single remark, the entire Guild began to mutter among themselves some louder than others.
''He must've stolen it for Natsu and Lucy!'' realized Wakaba.
''That's crazy! What're they thinking?!'' exclaimed Macao.
''They've got some nerve, taking on an S-Class quest.'' commented Alzack.
''I dunno if I'd call it nerve, it's definitely dumb.'' remarked Bisca.
''Wait a second Ben's not here either.'' pointed out Levy. No one has seen him around this morning.
''He must've gone after Natsu, Happy, and Lucy to stop. them'' suggested Alzack.
''You're right.'' agreed Bisca.
''I wonder why he hasn't come back yet.'' responded Mira.
''Or Natsu asked him to joined them.'' stated Laki.
''Takin' an S-Class quest without permission is a serious breach of the rules.'' smirked Laxus as he glanced down at Makarov. ''Hey, Gramp! Stunt like that'll get yah kicked out the Guild, am I right?'' he inquired.
Makarov was simply standing on the bar counter with his arms folded, head lowered, and eyes closed, contemplating the situation as Laxus spoke.
''Not that it matters. It's not like those four losers are gonna make it back alive from an S-Class quest.'' said Laxus nonchalantly.
''Laxus!'' yelled Mira, angrily. ''If you knew then why you haven't stopped them?'' she demanded , staring angrily at the Lightning wizard with her hands placed firmly on her lips.
''Oh, lighten up.'' he replied. ''All I saw was a blue cat flying off with a piece of paper in its paws trying to act all sneaky, and a curious kid running after it. I had no idea it was Happy and i figured there any trouble little Benny could get into wandering around the town at night.'' He looked at Mirajane. ''Besides, Natsu's not cleared for S-Class. I never dreamed he'd break the rules.''
Mira let him know by giving him a dark meancing glare that would make even Ben pause.
However, Laxus didn't seem fazed by the white haired girl's growing with him. ''You haven't given me that look in a while...''' he chuckled.
''This isn't good...'' Makarov looked at Mira. ''Well, which job was it?'' he asked.
Mira turned away from Laxus but was still glaring at him in her peripheral vision as she went to answer Makarov's question, with Laxus giving her a snide smirk as she did. ''For lifting the curse on...Galuna Island...'' she reported.
Makarov's eyes widened in shock. ''WHAT?!''' he panicked.
''Galuna Island?!'' shouted Macao and Wakaba.
''Are they insane!'' cried Laki.
''They're even dumber than we thought!'' remarked Alzack and Bisca, just stunned as the others.
Everyone in the Guild had begun to panic upon that revelation. None of the S-Class quests were particularly, but Galuna Island job had been left untouched for a very good reason, with that reason being that one one who ever set on that mission had even returned from it.
Makarvov hopped down from his seat on the bar counter and looked up at Laxus, who simply sat there as he had been, practically carefree. ''Laxus! Go and fetch them at once!'' he ordered.
''Yeah, right.'' replied Laxus, giving a dismissive wave. ''I got better things to do, Gramps. And besides, everybody in Fairy Tail is supposed to be able to take care of themselves, right?'' he questioned.
''I don't care how you feel about Natsu!'' shouted Makarov, losing his patience. ''None of them realize what they're getting themselves into, expert Ben! The fact is, you're the only one strong enough to bring them back by force!
Just then, Gray, who had remained silent this whole time, stood up from his seat behind Master Makarov, and turned to him, drawing the elderly wizard's attention. ''Sorry, Master...but I'm afraid I gotta disagree with you.''
Hargeon...
Ben, Natsu, Lucy, and Happy had made it to the picturesque port town of Hargeon. As they walked through the town. As they walked through the town, Lucy had an usually nostagic smile on her face.
''Wow, this brings back memories.'' commented Lucy. ''It seems like only yesterday when we met here for the first time, guys.''
Ben nodded in agreement, this town where he met Lucy, Natsu, and Happy for the first time since he first arrive in Earthland, defeating the criminal Bosco, who had tricked Lucy into boarding his yacht that bound for said country. She would've fallen victim to this illegal activity had Ben, Natsu, and Happy, she and Ben they'd met earlier that same day, not intervened.
''Yeah, is sure was.'' said Ben.
''It practically was yesterday.'' retorted Natsu. ''You don't have all mushy.''
''Yeah, you sound like an old lady.'' snickered Happy.
Happy's comment earned him angry glare from Lucy, through ti did little temper with his internal laughter. It didn't take for Lucy to resume her chipper attitude however.
''Well, let's go find a boat that'll take us to Galuna.'' replied Lucy.
Natsu instantly grew a panicked expression when he heard Lucy mention a boat. ''ARE YOU CRAZY?! Forget the boat! Why can't we all just swim for it?!''
Ben remembered the Dragon's Slayer's motion sickness from the night on the boat when he met. Naturally, a boat would trigger it just as easily as the train on the way to stop Elsenwald.
Lucy sighed, exasperated. ''And you think I'm the one who's crazy?''
''We can't swim there because none of us know where it is, Natsu.'' stated Ben. ''And we'd all drown before we got anywhere near it anyway
''Ben's right, Natsu.'' agreed Lucy. ''Like it or not, we need someone to take us to the island, and a boat's the only way to do that.''
Natsu simply sighed in defeat and followed Ben and Lucy as they made their way to the docks. It would appear that finding someone who was willing to take them to the island was easier than done. All the sailors and fisherman they had asked about had instantly turned them down the moment they mentioned Galuna, with the one man claiming it was bad luck to even mention the curse island.
Eventually the group came upon a sailor with black harm who wore a blue cap on his head, and a pale green cloak with a white-t shirt underneath as well as dark pants. He had slightly darkish-colored skin, and a moustache that descended around his mouth and chin. He was sitting in his boat when the team had asked him to them to Galuna.
''Don't why you'd wanna go there, but no sailor worth his salt's gonna take ya to Galuna. Not even pirates'll go near that place.''
The group had been asking sailors and fishermen all over Hargeon for half the day and was than a little frustrated, save for Natsu and Happy, who simply folded his arms with a grin his face.
''Are you serious...?'' inquired Lucy, defeated.
''You gotta be kidding me...'' sighed the Wielder of the Omnitrix.
''It looks like we're gonna be swimmin' after all!'' grinned Natsu.
''Sure does!'' chimed Happy.
Lucy spun around to Natsu and Happy angrily. ''WE"RE NOT SWIMMING, NATSU!'' she shouted.
Just then, both Natsu and Lucy felt someone placed their hands on their right and left shoulders respectively. ''I found you...!'' spoke a familiar voice.
Natsu, Lucy, and Ben all jumped and spun around in shock. Behind them with a triumphant smirk on his face was none other than their teammate Gray who was wearing a dark blue buttoned shirt.
''It's Gray!'' stunned Lucy.
''What're you doin' here?'' demanded Natsu, surprised and frustrated.
''Gramps found out about your harebrained scheme and sent me to bring yah back.'' answered Gray as he looked at Natsu, annoyed.
''Why?! We're in danger yet!'' whined Natsu with widened eyes in shock and his jaw dropped.
''Kicked out?!'' cried Lucy.
''I don't care! I'm going on this S-Class quest!'' shrieked Natsu with gritted teeth.
''Man, you're way out of your league here. Just come here.'' glared Gray with narrowed his eyes in annoyance. It was then that Gray's face turned grave as a thought came to his mind, he didn't hesitate to share with the group. ''When Erza finds out about this, she's gonna be so angry...''
''Uh-oh...'' muttered Natsu, Lucy, and Happy sweat in apprehension, the thought of an angry Erza. Ben was on the other hand was not feared of her...
''Please, Gray, you gotta save me!'' whined Happy as flew over behind Gray's shoulder. ''I told them this was a bad idea but they forced me to come along!''
''YOU ARE SUCH A LIAR!'' yelled Lucy furiously.
''I've gotta probe my power to Erza!'' glanced Natsu as he clenched his fists. ''So, like it or not, I'm doing this!''
''Master ordered me to bring you home! I'll drag you back to Fairy Tail if I have to!'' Gray placed his hands on his hips, getting into Natsu's face. With that, an icy mist began to from around Gray's hand, using his Ice-Make magic to create a cluster of ice spikes grew around his hand. ''Don't make he hurt me, buddy.'' he threatened.
Natsu quickly ignited his left fist in flames as he continued to glare at Gray. ''I'D LIKE TO SEE YOU TRY!'' he challenged.
When the two rivals broke out their magic, the sailor on that boat looked surprised as he spoke to himself quietly. ''Magic...?'' Before any kind of fight could break out between the fire and ice duo, the sailor stood up in his boat and spoke up, catching everyone's attention. ''Excuse me, but are you wizards? Have you come to lift the curse on the island?'' he questioned.
Natsy, now distracted from his would-be fight with Gray, grinned confidently and put away his flames as he turned to the sailor. Lucy, however, was not quite as chipper as she was earlier, her confidence now wavering from the threat of being expelled from Fairy Tail.
''Yeah!'' replied Natsu.
''Well, maybe.'' said Lucy nervously.
''Not gonna happen!'' uttered Gray through gritted teeth.
The sailor simply stared at the wizards and superhero for a moment with a somewhat shocked look in his eyes, but it didn't seem to be disbelief. After a moment, the man composed himself slightly before gesturing to his boat. ''Get in.''
''What?'' asked the Celestial Spirit wizard, surprised.
''Seriously?!'' added Natsu.
The group was surprised the sailor had changed his mind so quickly upon learning they were there to save the island. However, Gray was not so much surprised as he was still angry with Natsu.'' ''No way!'' he exclaimed.
Gray moved to grabbed Natsu, but the Fire Dragon Slayer simply grinned and delivered a powerful kick backwards kick to Gray's stomach, effectively knocking the wind out of him, and rendering hum unable move or speak. Natsu lifted the Ice-Make wizard over his right shoulder, and turned to the sailor with a smirk on his face.
''There we go. Ready when you are, sir.'' proclaimed Natsu.
''Couldn't you have just left him here?'' implied Ben, cocking a brow in confusion.
''Yeah, I'm sure if bringing him with us is a such a good idea.'' inputted Lucy.
''We can't let him go back and tell the Guild.'' countered Natsu, turning to the Celestial Spirit mage and superhero. He then began to tremble and sweat as his mien quickly became one of trepidation. ''Cause the next person they'll send is Erza!'' he moaned.
Under the threat of Erza coming for them, Lucy's demeanor practically mirrored Natsu's.
Later that day...
The sun had gone down, and the cool night air had begun to kick in. Gray was now fully recovered from Natsu's kick, but the latter had tied him up so he couldn't use his magic, which the Ice-Make wizard was less pleased about. Natsu was currently leaning over the side of the boat from motion sickness. Lucy seemed to be growing more and more nervous as the trip progressed and Happy simply looked, well, happy.
''Okay, now I'm starting to get scared...'' said Lucy shakily.
''Well look on the bright side, at least you're not tied up!'' retorted Gray. He then turned his attention to the captain of their voyage, still angered and irritated by the fact he was now tied up, but still equally angry about his friends' insistence on breaking the Guild's rules. ''This is your fault too. buddy! Why'd you decided to let us on?!'' he asked.
The sailor, who had remained silent the entire trip and had been focusing on a small, glowing orb at the back of the boat, turned to Gray with a neutral expression. ''The name is Bobo, and if you must now, I used to be a citizen of Galuna Island.''
''Used ti be,...?'' questioned Ben.
Bobo didn't respond to Ben for a moment, much to the shape-shifter hero's confusion, Bobo's expression grew darker as he turned to face the sea. ''But I had to flee...I just couldn't take it anymore.'' He turned to the group. ''I should warn you. Tragedy befalls anymore who sets foot on the island. There's no avoiding it. That is, unless you're able to lift the curse.''
After a second of pause, Bobo shifted his cloak and exposed his left arm; however, it was unlike anything they had expected. It appeared to be covered in a bizzare, dark purple exoskeleton. Whatever it was, it clearly wasn't human.
''...This vile demon's curse.'' concluded Bobo.
''Woah, your arm...'' gasped Gray,
''Is that...the curse...?'' wondered Ben.
Again without replying, the cursed sailor took a look ahead of the boat, and saw an island coming into view. ''We're almost there. That's Galuna Island...''
For a second, the wizards and superhero gawked at the island in curiously and minor apprehension, until Lucy broke the silence by asking the question that was on everyone's mind.
''That's weird. Why's the mountain top glowing like that?'' she observed.
Sure enough, Lucy was right. The mountain on the island had a golden, yet ominous glow shining from it. Simply looking at it made Ben's skin crawl a bit, as though something unnatural was on the island. Then again, living there had given poor Bobo the arm of some kind of humanoid insect, so there was undoubtedly a sinister there.
It was then that Ben had a question, and turned around back to Bobo. However, when he did so, the cursed man had suddenly vanished!
''What the...?!'' he shouted in alarm.
Everyone else turned to see what the commotion was about, only to be just shocked as Ben by their guide's disappearance.
''Where'd he go?!'' proclaimed Lucy fearfully.
''Did he fall out?'' wondered Gray, equally confused as the others.
''It's like he disappeared into thin air!'' remarked Happy.
As Natsu gurgled from motion sickness, unaware of the current situation, Lucy began to hear something as she looked over the edge of the boat, but couldn't place her finger on what it was. ''What's that sound?'' she asked.
Ben heard it too and quickly realized it was coming from behind them. He spun around to see what it was, but instantly shocked by what he saw; a massive tidal wave was heading straight for them!
''Uh, GUYS?!''
Everyone turned to Ben, but their eyes widened in shock and fear upon seeing the massive wave. Even Natsu, who was still visibly sick, looked startled by the incoming wave.
''AAAAAHHH! TNUNAMIII!'' cried Lucy.
''Now don't panic! Just hold on!'' yelled Gray.
The group grew more fearful by the second as the wave began to come down on them, forming a whirlpool beneath all the while.
''Happy! Ben! Can't you grab onto the boat and fly?!'' asked Lucy in the midst of her panic.
''I'M NOT STRING ENOUGH!'' replied Happy.
Without a word, Ben quickly activated the Omnitrix and selected an alien icon. He slammed the dial down, and in a flash of green light, he was replaced by a a red mollusk-like alien.
''Water Hazard!'' he shouted.
Water Hazard created a water bubble shield around the boat. But it didn't last long.
A second later, the tidal wave crashed down on their small, wooden boat, sand sent everyone on it down into the whirlpool below drowning them but Water Hazard didn't need to breathe since he can breath underwater.
Ben's eyes began to slowly flicker open at the sound of birds chirping. As he opened them, he had to shield his eyes from the sunlight. Once his eyes had adjusted, he wearily looked around, still in somewhat of a daze. He was now lying on a beach somewhere, and was back in his human form. If it had turned daytime, then the Omnitrix s must've timed out while he was unconscious.
''What...happened...?
Ben slowly sat up straight and took a better look at his surroundings. After looking around for a few moments, he saw something. It appeared to be three figures; two of them lying on the ground unconscious, and the other, a smaller one with its rear and its furry, blue tail sticking out of the sand. He immediately recognized the trio as Natsu, Gray, and Happy. The wreckage of the boat they and had been traveling in could be seen strewn about the beach.
Lucy walked behind the teen hero after waking herself as well.
''What a mess...'' she muttered as she and Ben approached their friends, who had begun walking up themselves.
After several minutes, Natsu and Gray were fully awake and the latter had helped Happy get his head off the sand, and proceeded to pick his backpack and sleeping bag.
''Looks like we made it, you guys!'' noted Natsu; an excited grin on his face.
''We're lucky that the wave washed us ashore.'' added Lucy.
''Well I don't know if I would call it lucky.'' commented Gray sourly.
''I can't help but wonder what happened to the guy who brought us here...''' stated Lucy, worried for the sailor.
''Yeah. Right after told us about the curse, he vanished...'' continued Ben, also concerned.
''Forget about that stuff for now and let's explore!'' exclaimed Natsu, flailing his arms in the air excitedly.
''Aye.'' chirped Happy.
Lucy could only sweat drop at two friends' attitudes. ''We've been here for like thirty seconds, and you guys have already about the mission?''
''Are you for real...?'' deadpanned Ben.
After a moment, Lucy proceeded to pull out the job request that brought them here in the first place. Natsu and Happy regained their composure and began to focus on the task at hand once again.
''Apparently there's only one village on the entire island. The village chief is the one who originally put in the request. So I guess we need to try and find him.'' she informed.
''Not so fast...'' Everyone else turned to see Gray, starting at them with a serious expression.
''You're not still thinking of taking us back to the Guild, are you?'' asked an incredulous Ben. ''Because if you are you, you're gonna have to find a new boat.''
''You're right...'' answered Gray. ''I'm coming with you.''
That was a surprise for the team, especially for Natsu, Happy, and Lucy. First Ben had agreed to tag along, and now Gray?
'''There's now way I'm gonna let the two of you clowns make S-Class before I do.'' stated Gray plainly. ''And if you were kicked out, the Guild would be pretty boring. Gramps'll be upset but if well this off, he won't stay mad at us for long.''
The Ice-Make wizard grinned confidently. ''Let's go.''
Natsu and Lucy smiled while Happy jumped in excitement. ''Yeah! shouted the former two, while their blue feline companion yelled. ''Aye!''
''Well then.'' grinned Ben. ''What's we are waiting for?!''
After a long trek through the jungle, Ben, Natsu, Lucy, Gray, and Happy finally arrived at the one and only village on Galuna Island. It was impossible to tell waht the village was like partly because it was not the right time, but also because the village was surrounded by high wooden walls with pointed carved tops.
''Well, we found the village.'' noted Gray.
''Check out that gate...'' remarked Natsu. ''When they say 'Keep Out' they mean it.''
''So, what, do we just knock?'' asked Ben.
Lucy answered by stepping forward and yelling out. ''Is anyone there?! We came to help you!''
The only answer they received was silence.
''Let's bust in.'' said Natsu, an impish, grin on his face.
''No way!'' Lucy yelled at him.
Finally, a voice called out from the top of the wall. ''Who goes there?''
The group looked up to see two guards starting down at them.
''We're wizards from Fairy Tail.'' answered Lucy. ''We're responding to your request!''
''Why weren't we notified that you'd accepted the request?'' asked the voice suspiciously.
They did not know how to tell the person the wizards who had come to help them were none S-Class wizards, Who had taken the job request against the rules.
Gray then called out. ''There was probably just a mix-up with the paperwork sorry our bad!''
''Then let me see you Guilds Emblems.'' challenged the lookout. ''Right now!''
Natsu moved his scarf, which had partially concealed his red Guild mark on his right shoulder. Happy shifted his knapsack to reveal his green mark on his back. Gray lifted his shirt to show his blue emblem on the right side of his chest, Ben lifted his left jacket sleeve to show his green with a black placed near his left upper arm, near his shoulders. Lastly, Lucy showed the pink emblem on the back of her right hand.
''They're here...'' the lookouts stammered in shock. ''They're really here!''
Soon enough the gate soon opened.
''It's like we're walking into a giant monster's mouth.'' commented Happy, noting how the pointed ends of the gate resembled sharp teeth.
''Are you trying to freak me out...?'' demanded Lucy, annoyed.
The group stepped forward, and were greeted by a large crowd of people who wear all wearing either cloaks, hoods, and cloth covering their faces.
''I am Moka, the village chief.'' said the lead figure, leaning on a staff with a crescent moon on the top. ''And on behalf of everyone here, I welcome you. Pleasantries aside, there's something you need you to see; now my people!''
The villagers as one dropped their cloaks, and for a moment, Ben thought they were going to attack them. Instead, the group was greeted by a familiar, yet disturbing sight.
For the most part, the people all looked human, but every single one of them had a monstrous body part. Arms with claws, legs with talons on the feet, even horns on heads; no one was unchanged, not even the smallest children.
''It's just like the guy on the boat.'' murmured Gray.
''No wonder they needed help.'' whispered Ben. ''This is awful.''
Natsu, on the other hand, noticed something else. ''Oh, wow, your sideburns are huge!'' he pointed at the sideburns on the elderly chief's face, which stretched down to his waist.
''Not that!'' snapped Moka. ''I meant my arm!'' he held up his purple, clawed arm for emphasis. ''Everyone on the island is suffering a disfigurement because of this curse; not even the animals are unaffected.''
''Not to sound rude. But are you sure it's a curse?'' asked Ben. ''It could be a kind of infectious disease or toxin.''
''We've consulted with dozens of doctors young man.'' responded Moka, wearily. ''But every one of them says that no such disease exists. You see our symptoms started around the same time the moon fell under an evil spell.''
''An evil spell?'' asked Lucy.
''Since ancient times, this island has absorbed the light of the moon, causing it to glow almost as beautifully as the moon itself.'' explained Moka as he turned fearful. ''However, 3 years ago, the moon's light turned purple and bathed island in an eerie glow.''
''Hey, everyone!'' called out Happy, pointing up. ''The moon is coming out from behind the clouds!''
The wizards and superhero looked up to see that the light of the moon that came down was indeed a creepy shade of purple.
''Stand back.'' warmed Moka. ''The change is upon us!''
Before anyone could ask what he meant, all of the villagers began to convulse, moaning in absolute agony. Their bodies began to shift, scales, fur, and spikes covering them; now instead of a single area of their bodies everyone in the village looked creatures that Ben had only seen in fantasy pictures.
''I am sorry if our appearance frightens you.'' apologized Moka. He was snow sporting purple, scaly skin as well as fangs, pointed ears and a pair of horns.
''It's all right.'' reassured Ben, not wanting to make them feel any worse about their appearances. ''I've turned into things that are way scarier.''
''These poor people.'' whispered Lucy.
''Oh man.'' muttered Natsu, before his face suddenly brightened. ''YOU GUYS LOOKS SO COOL!'' he cheered.
Everyone else could only stare at him in disbelief while he started to gush about how awesome they looked, at least, in his mind.
''Huh...?'' uttered everyone, dumbfounded.
''He said we looked cool...'' repeated a male villager in shock.
''No one's ever said that about us before...''' said a female villager.
''Natsu!'' Lucy face him. ''Don't be insensitive! They don't want to be like this!''
''Really?'' asked Natsu, confused. ''Well, sorry about that. I guess we should help them out.''
''That's why we came here in the first place.'' deadpanned Ben, pinching the bridge of his nose.
''Get a clue, man.'' replied Gray, equally exasperated.
''Anyway, as you can see.'' began Moka, trying to get everyone back on track. ''Whenever the moon comes out, everyone in the village takes the form of a demon. If this isn't a curse then what is it? We return to normal when the sun rises; however, there are some among us who lose their minds and never change back. The only thing we can do for those poor souls is to put them to death.''
The others were shocked. This wasn't just a curse that changed how they looked; it drove them insane and made them dangerous enough to force the villagers to kill them!
''That's probably why they wanted so badly.'' thought Ben. ''If everyone was okay on the inside, they probably wouldn't be so upset.'' he realized.
''But they might get better someday!'' protested Natsu.
''If we wait for too long. they will kill us all.'' replied Moka sadly. ''We've tried to capture them, but they always break free.'' Tears began falling from the old man's eyes as he pulled out a photograph. ''There is no way to reverse it. This cure has forced me to take the life of my son.''
Shoulders shaking in grief, Moka let the photograph fall to the ground, letting the others see a picture of a man with wide eyes, a moustache and goatee, and a bandana on his head.
''That's the guy who took us here on the boat!'' stated Lucy, softly. ''We just saw him yesterday and...''
''Shh!'' interrupted Gray, and whispered. ''now I understand why he just disappeared like that. He's dead, but his soul couldn't rest in peace.''
''A ghost...'' thought Lucy, beginning to panic.
Ben started to get worried; first a magic world and a cursed island, and now ghosts? Was there anything familiar in this world for him to hold onto?
Moka picked up the photo, then gave the group a low bow.
''Please lift the curse.'' he begged. ''If you do not, it is only a matter of time before we fall victim to it and die!''
''We won't let that happen!'' shouted Natsu, then lowered his voice when Moka looked at him. ''We're going to fix this, I promise.''
Everyone else in the group nodded in agreement. Silently, Ben swore that no one else was going to die because of this curse.
''There is only one way to lift his course.'' responded Moka. ''The moon...the moon must be wiped from the sky!''
''Okay. This might be harder than I thought it would be.'' thought Ben.
Moka's demand had left the team rather stunned, and they were ushered into a small hut, away from the purple light. All of them were wondering the same thing.
Did they really have to destroy the moon?
''I never knew the moon could be so creepy.'' said Happy sadly.
''Hurry up and close the window!'' shouted Lucy. ''You heard the chief; we have to stay out of the moonlight! You may not care, but I don't wanna risk turning into some freaky monster!''
''I'm not so sure about this job, guys.'' said Natsu, looking more irritated than worried.
''How can these expect us to destroy the moon?'' asked Gray.
''I wonder how many punches it would take?'' wondered Natsu, raising a fist. ''You think I can handle it?''
''Are you actually considering it?!'' demanded Natsu. He couldn't tell if Natsu was determined or stupid like the day he met him, but it was starting to look like the latter.
''For real. Don't be stupid, man!'' agreed Gray.
''Natsu, there isn't a wizard strong enough who could do that.'' remarked Lucy, shaking her head.
''But that's what we were hired to do!''objected Natsu. ''If we back out, it'll make Fairy Tail look bad!''
''What they're asking can't be done!'' countered Gray. ''How were you planning to get to the moon anyway?'' he asked.
''With Happy, of course.'' responded Natsu, pointing at the blue cat.
''Huh?! I don't think so.'' groaned Happy.
''Once more you would both die before you'd get close to half way.'' said Ben.
''What do you mean?'' inquired Natsu.
''I mean the higher you get the thicker the air gets and the harder it gets to breath and also it would get colder and colder to the point where you start to insistently to get frozen.'' answered Ben. ''Plus there is no air on the moon you will suffocate up there.'' he added.
''Oh, okay.'' realized Natsu.
''Hey.'' spoke up Ben as he looked at the job request again. ''The job just says to the end. Just because these guys think the only way to do that is to destroy the moon, doesn't mean that it's the only way.''
Gray threw his shirt at Lucy's face. As the Ice-Make wizard had stripped down to his boxers and the silver necklace he wore in less time than looked to blink.
''You kids can do what you want.'' remarked Gray as he pulled his socks off. ''But are the day I've had, I need some shut eye.''
''Please don't take off any more...'' pleaded, Lucy, a sweat drop running down her head.
''Yeah, our investigation starts tomorrow morning.'' reported Natsu and then jumped onto the sleeping mats that the villagers had laid out for them. ''Let's hit the sack!''
Happy jumped face-first onto the pillow. ''Aye, sir!'' he chimed.
''Sounds like a plan to me.'' replied Gray, lying on his sleeping mat face-down.
Ben agreed and headed to his own mat; it had been almost two days since he'd gotten any sleep, and he was dead tired. Because starting tomorrow is Hero Time!
''Alright...night guys.'' said Ben as he laid down on the futon.
''Night!'' they replied.
The Next Morning...
Early in the morning, the team set out; though Natsu, Gray and Happy looked like they could have used a few more hours of sleep. Ben was used to getting up early, either when he was needed to save the day, or when he needed to go to school. Lucy, on the other hand, was raring to go.
''I hate waking up this early.'' whined Natsu.
''Hey you, guys kept me all night with your snoring and didn't hear me complaining! Let's go!'' snapped Lucy. She was wearing a bright green shirt with blue stripes, a pink bow tie and a bright yellow skirt with a belt.
''Aye.'' Natsu, Gray, and Happy all moaned.
''You guys want to hit the big leagues, right? You gotta make sacrifices.'' stated Ben nonchalantly.
''How come you're okay?'' asked Gray.
''I'm used to running on only a few hours of sleep.'' explained Ben. ''I've lost count of all the times I've had to stay up late or wake up early to fight some monster, alien menace, or something.''
''See, Ben's got the right attitude!'' Lucy pulled a silver key and pointed it. ''Open Gate of the Clock Constellation:Horogium!'' she chanted.
In a puff of smoke, Horoglium appeared.
''The time is sever forty-eight.'' said the spirit cheerfully.
Lucy opened up Holorlogium's glass case and climbed inside.
''Let's go, the lady says forcefully.'' replied Horologium, repeating what Lucy had said within him, and then marched towards the mountain.
Ben shook his head. ''I'm never going to get used to magic here...'' he remembered Lucy summoned Horologium when Macao got possessed by a Vulcan.
Despite Herologuim's head start, everyone else soon found themselves ahead of the slow-walking spirit.
''Do you really think there's another way to lift the curse?'' asked Natsu.
''There really isn't another choice.'' answered Ben. ''The only one of us who could get to the moon is me, and even then I don't think I'd be able to destroy it. Even if I could, it would throw the world's climate into chaos and a lot of people could die.
Even though Ben didn't perform his best in high school, he did remember a few things he learned in his classes; in this case, astronomy. The moon was essential in stabilizing in the Earth's rotation on it axis, or in this case, Earthland's.
''Wait...hang...'' gasped Gray, giving Ben an incredulous look. ''You could get to moon?!''
Ben shrugged and replied. ''Yeah, I have a few transformations that can survive in space.''
The wizards and cat simply started at their otherworldly teammate Ben in astonishment; it was then the teen hero realized that, in this world, a person going into space was unheard of it. It was made since the technology in this world was rather low.
''Wow! That's awesome!'' grinned Natsu brightly.
''Damn...He is for real...?'' thought Gray.
''But even if you could destroy the moon, it could cause salmon to go extinct.'' mentioned Happy. ''And they're my favorite fish!''
''Will you guys keep it down?'' asked Horologium. ''We don't know what's lurking out here, so we shouldn't draw any attention, the lady demands impatience.
''You're not tired. Why the heck are you not walking?'' asked Ben, a little annoyed by Lucy's nearly bipolar attitude towards all of this.
''Listen, this curse is freaking me out, and I'm scared, she says nervously.'' repeated Horologium dutifully.
''Are you kidding?'' asked Natsu, pumping his fist. ''C-Class quests are awesome!''
''We'll probably end up blowing something up.'' commented Ben, sounding both resigned and excited.
''Yeah.'' agreed Gray. ''but I bet I could just freeze that stupid curse.''
''You guys are idiots, she says disparagingly.'' replied Horologium, though he sounded like he agreed.
Ben was going to give a snarky reply, but was stopped by the sound of giant footsteps. Everyone tuned to see a giant figure behind them. It was easily thirty-feet tall, but the syn was behind it, so the light got in their eyes, preventing them from getting a good look. Whatever it was, it started to laugh in high-pitched, menacing hiss.
''Anyone know what that is?'' asked Ben, reaching for the Omnitrix.
''IT'S HUGE!'' exclaimed Gray.
''No.'' responded Natsu, gathering flames around his hands. ''But I bet it wants a fight!''
''What are you waiting for?! Beat it up, you guys, she yells frighteningly.'' remarked Horologium.
Whenever it was, it began to reach out towards them, and Ben slammed the dial on the Omnitrix. After a flash of green light, Ben had turned into...
''Humungosaur!'' the dinosaur-like alien cocked his fist back and punched the creature across the face, knocking it to the side and allowing to get a good look at it.
''It's a giant rat, she exclaims worriedly.'' replied Horologium, sounding rather concerned himself.
Indeed, it was a giant rat, but its fur was a light green and it looked like a maid's apron and bonnet. In Humungosaur's mind, this was definitely, the weirdest thing he'd seen int this universe so he got here,and it would certainly give some of the the stuff he'd seen back home a run for its money as well.
The rat got up and rubbed a paw against is now-sore jaw, and then took a deep breath. Not wanting to let himself or his friends get hit by whatever it was about to do, Gray ran forward and put his right fist on top of his left hand, which was palm-up. A cold mist gathered around his body.
''Ice-Make:Shield!'' a giant fan-shaped shield of ice erupted from the ground. Unfortunately, it didn't do any good, because the rat belched forth a noxious, foul-smelling gas.
''Oh, man.'' moaned Humungosaur, placing a hand over his nostrils ''When was the last time you brushed your teeth?''
Everyone tried in vain to block out the smell, but it was already in their noses. Natsu lay on the ground, nearly unconscious from the stench, and it affected Horologium so baldly that he was forced back into the Spirit World, leaving Lucy to mercy of the rat.
''Run!'' she cried trying to get away from the giant rodent. It reached out to grab her. But Humungosaur grabbed it forelimb.
The rat, who was fifteen feet taller than Humungosaur, gave him a look that said. ''I'm bigger than you; what are you doing to do?''
Humungosaur only grinned, and then began to grow; his body became taller and wider, his hide becoming thicker and more-plate-like. In a few seconds, he increased his size to his maximum height of sixty feet; much to the amazement of the Fairy Tail wizards.
''Now who's bigger?'' growled Humungosaur.
The rat started to take a deep breath again, no doubt in order to use its gas tack, but the Vaxasurain punched it in the jaw, snapping it shut. ''Shut you mouth!''
He brought his other arm around and smashed it against the rat's head, driving it to his knees, before jumping on top of it in a body-slam. He got up and wiped his hands together, satisfied with how quickly he subdued the rat creature. Then, he heard a yell and saw both Gray and Natsu pummeling the head of the giant rodent.
''Uh, I think it's over...'' said Humungosaur, confused. ''Shouldn't we leave while we have the chance?'' he questioned.
''We should kick its butt while we have the chance!'' yelled both wizards at once.
Humungosaur rolled his eyes while Lucy, who had flied further back during the fight, came back.
''Hey, guys!'' she pointed in the direction she''d come from. ''I found something!''
From Lucy's tone, it sounded important, so Humungosaur grabbed Natsu and Gray in each giant hand and headed after Lucy, all the while ignoring the two hotheads struggling in his grip.
After catching up to Lucy, they found themselves in front of a larger temple; its structure covered cracks and vines, meaning that it was either very old or badly-maintained. Crescent moons decorated every doorway and every pillar. The entrance was large, but even as his smallest, Humungosaur was too big to fit inside; so he gently threw Natsu and Gray inside the temple before turning back to normal.
''What's the big idea taking us outta the fight that?!'' raged Natsu.
Ben rolled his eyes. ''Because I'm pretty sure that rat had nothing to do with the curse, and we need to end it as soon as we can before anyone else dies.''
Chastised, Natsu rubbed the back of his head. ''Right, sorry.''
Then Ben remembered something his and Natsu's fight. ''Hey, Natsu, how come that gas affected you so badly? It was like you almost passed out?''
Natsu looked embarrassed, so Happy answered for him. ''Dragon Slayers have stronger senses than most, so the smell was really bad for him.''
''But...'' Ben was a little confused. ''But if that's true, when you and I first fought, the smell from Swampfire should have had the same effect. What happened?''
''Well, when you blast me in the face with that water guy.'' Natsu told him. 'the water got in my nose and I couldn't smell as good, so I could fight Swampfire without a problem.
''That...actually makes sense.'' said Gray, a little impressed. ''Way to use someone's attack to your advantage. I didn't think you had the brainpower for that.''
''Hey!'' Natsu started to growl at the ice wizard.
''Knock it off!'' shouted Lucy. ''This temple is old, and I don't want it collapsing on us because you two idiots started another fight.''
Ben looked around. The inside of the temple was indeed old, and looked like it very well could start to fall apart.
''Wow...this place is massive.'' noted Lucy.
''So, what's with all the moon symbols?'' he asked, pointing to the multiple carvings on the walls.
''Well, it makes sense, Galuna used to called 'Island of the Moon.'' responded Gray.
''A moon island, a moon curse.'' smiled Ben wryly. ''I'm sensing a theme here.''
''Yeah.'' agreed Lucy. ''You really gotta wonder what all of it means.''
Natsu, who had stopped paying attention, started stomping on the stone floor. ''Man, this place is a wreck. The floor doesn't even look safe to walk on.''
''Well, don't go stomping on it!'' yelled Lucy. Her words came too late, however, because the floor did indeed break apart, sending the entire team plummeting into a dark hole.''
''Natsu, you idiot! Look what you did!'' yelled Gray.
Ben quickly activated his Omnitrix and slammed the dial as he was replaced by...
''Spidermonkey!'' he shouted. Spidermonkey made a web as they neared the button to halt there fall then turned back to Ben in another flash of green light.
Lucy quickly recovered from her hysteria and looked up at the hole they'd fallen through. ''Happy, Ben, can either of you fly us out of here?'' she inquired.
''No, sorry. That's too many trips for me.'' replied Happy.
''Don't worry, I've got it.'' Ben cycled through his aliens, looking for a flyer, when Natsu got his attention.
''Look, a secret cave!'' The Dragon Slayer ran through the said cave. ''This is awesome!'' he exclaimed.
''Would you quit running around like a crazy person?!'' shouted Gray.
Everyone else ran after the pyromaniac.
Thankfully, Natsu had stopped not too far ahead, starting up at...
''Whoa..'' breathed Ben.
''That's what I said.'' said Natsu, not losing sight of what lay in front of them.
It was a massive chuck of ice, easily fifty feet tall and fairly circular; the ice itself was a light blue that seemed to glow with an unearthly, and yet calming, light. But the ice itself wasn't what caught everyone's attention; inside the ice was a creature barely smaller than the ice that held it. It was covered in scales, fangs and claws,and though it didn't seem to be conscious or even alive, it seemed to promise nothing but death and destruction.
''Anyone know what that is?'' asked Ben quietly, not sure if he should be loud in front of such a dangerous-looking beast.''
''That's impossible.'' whispered Gray, stepping forward with absolute shock and horror written all over his face. ''It's Deliora!''
''What's a Deliora?'' asked Ben, but Gray ignored him.
''How? How could this happen?'' his voice grew louder and slightly hysterical. ''How is it here? What the hell is it doing on Galuna Island?''
''You've seen this thing before?'' asked Natsu, less unsettled by the monster and more by the fact that Gray rarely lost his composure like this.
''T-There's no way...'' Gray didn't seem to hear them, his arms trembling.
Lucy grabbed his shoulder. ''Gray, try to calm down.''
The ice wizard took a deep breath and his shaking lessened, but his eyes had a haunted look about them.
''Can you tell us about this?'' asked Lucy gently, pointing at the creature.
''It's Deliora, the Demon of Destruction.'' answered Gray.
''Demon of Construction?'' asked Natsu.
''Destruction.'' corrected Happy.
''But why is it here?'' wondered Gray to no one in particular. ''It doesn't make any sense?''
Ben had no idea if this demon had anything to do with the curse, but he knew that nothing got of 'Destruction' he added to their name for being nice. He would have said do, but the sound of footsteps behind them caught his attention. He gestured to the others to take cover behind some boulders.
They hid just as two people entered the cavern. One was a young man who was fairly short; he had a green coat that went down to his knees, spiky blue hair and the thickest eyebrows. Ben had ever seen. The second person was another young man; he was shirtless, but he wore a pair of blue pants. The strangest thing about him; however, was his doglike face, which looked like someone had combined a human face with a dog. Stick out his shaggy brown hair was a pair of dog ears.
''The voices seem to be coming from down here.'' said the blue-haired guy, then sighed. ''I hate being awake during the day.'' he continued talking. ''So, Toby, were you exposed to the Moon Drip? I mean, you've got those pointy ears...''
''I already told you, they're a fashion statement, you jerk!'' yelled the dog-guy now named Toby.
The blue haired-guy chuckled. ''I was just teasing you.''
''You have to be so mean about.'' grumbled Toby.
''Moon Drip.'' whispered Lucy. ''Could that be the name of the curse?''
''Looks like it.'' whispered back Ben. ''It also looks like these guys could be behind it.''
''Yuka, Toby.'' a new voice called out, and a young woman walked into the cavern. ''something terrible had happened.''
The girl had violet-pink hair that was tied into pigtails, and wore a short, pink-and black dress with white lace around the edges. She also wore black-thigh length boots and a strange, scarf-like thing around her neck that looked like long feathers.
''What is it, Sherry?'' asked the blue haired boy named Yuka.
''It's Angelica.'' answered Sherry, mournfully. ''she's been attacked, and I'm so sad.''
''You're moping around because someone beat up your stupid pet rat?'' barked Toby.
A light bulb went off in Ben's mind, as well his Fairy Tail teammates. That rat that had attacked them was with these guys?!
''Angelica is not a rat.'' said Sherry, fiercely. ''she''s a brave hunter, prowling the jungle to protect us. She is ...love.''
As their conversation descended into whispers, Ben turned to Happy and twirled his finger around his ear, the universal sign for crazy. The cat nodded in agreement.
''These guys are a bunch of weirdoes especially the chick with the pet rat.'' whispered Lucy.
''Yeah, I've heard of anyone calling a big, ugly rat 'love' before.'' agreed Ben.
Natsu's eyes narrowed his eyes at the trio. ''Judging from the secrets the scent I picked up, they're not from the island.'' He stated.
''And they don't look like they have 'demon curse.'' pointed out Happy.
''Intruders, you say?'' Yuka's raised voice brought their attention back to the strange trio.
''And it's almost time to begin collecting moonlight again.'' sighed Sherry. ''Oh, this makes me so sad. This news will displease the Cold Emperor. We should get rid of the intruders before he finds out. Yes, we must find them before the moon's first light.''
''Agreed.'' replied Yuka, a sadistic smile on his face. Toby only nodded.
''If they were here, then they've seen Daliora, and that means we can't allow them to live.'' said Sherry. ''We shall give them the gift of eternal rest. We'll give them...love.''
''You're talking about death, right?'' questioned Toby, confused.
''Okay, that's enough of that.'' thought Ben. ''Gray might be traumatized for some reason, and we have no idea what these guys are capable of. Better play it safe for now.''
Picking up a rock, he quickly hurled it down the tunnel and got back behind his cover before the trio noticed him. They did, however, notice the echoing sound the rock made and went to investigate. Lucy let out a breath that she hadn't realized she'd been holding.
''Nice thinking, Ben.'' she commented.
''But why didn't we just jump those guys and beat some answers out of them?'' asked Natsu grumpily, itching for a fight.
''We don't know what they can do.'' explained Natsu. ''And even if we did them, they could just lie to us. I'd rather learn as much as we can, then compare our info to theirs. Besides.'' he shot back at Gray, who was still staring at the frozen Deliora. ''I don't think Gray is any shape to fight.''
Natsu sighed; as much as he didn't want to admit it, Ben was right. ''This jobs keeps raising more questions.''
''Aye.'' agreed Happy. ''Like, who is this 'Cold Emperor'?'' he wondered.
''Well, I doubt he's called that because he's all warm fuzzy.'' suggested Ben.
Gray, meanwhile, was off in his own little world. ''Daliora...what could they want with it? And the hell did they even find it and bring it here?''
''Gray? What do you know about this thing?'' asked Lucy.
''It was sealed away inside a glacier on the Northern Continent a decade ago.'' answered Gray. ''An immortal demon ravaged the town of Isval; countless people lost their lives. My master, Ur, the woman who taught me my magic, sacrificed everything to seal it.'' ''I don't know if it has anything to do with the curse, but that demon doesn't belong here. We had to find out who this 'Cold Emperor' is. If he's tarnished Ur's legacy, he's gonna regret the day he was born!'' He raged, a cold billowing off his arms.
Ben was taken off guard by Gray's ferocity for a moment before he collected himself. ''Yeah, whoever was stupid enough to mess with the super-demon probably deserves to get his butt kicked.'' he agreed. ''But you need to clear your head, Gray. You're no good in a fight if you're like this.''
''Why don't we just teak out this stupid demon right now?'' asked Natsu, approaching the frozen Deliora. ''A little fire'll do the trick.''
Something in Gray suddenly snapped as he punched Natsu in the jaw, sending him tumbling to the ground. Happy gasped at the ice wizard while Lucy put her hands to her mouth in shock.
''Whoa. That might have been a little overboard, dude.'' groaned Ben.
''What's the big idea, Gray?!'' demanded, getting up.
The Fire Dragon Slayer paused when he saw the dead serious look Gray was shooting him.
''I don't want you or your flames anywhere near it!'' He shouted, and then lowered his voice dangerously. ''If the ice melts and Deliora gets free, nothing will able to stop it.''
Ben had doubts about that; after all, he'd beaten things way worse than demons.''
''Oh, come on. You really think a chunk of ice that big would be easy to melt?'' inquired Natsu, with his tone serious.
Gray tried to retort, but fell silent.
''Gray, can you tell us how your master stopped this thing?'' asked Ben.
Gray nodded. ''My master used a spell called Iced Shell to trap Deliora. It made a type of ice that can never be melted. It's so strong that even the most powerful fire spells have no effect on it. But if these people knew that the ice couldn't be melted, why would they bring it there?''
''Maybe it had something to do with that Moon Drip thing that they were talking about?'' offered Lucy.
''You might be right.'' replied Gray. ''So if they're going to wait for the moon to come out, then we'll do the same.''
''Cool. I haven't done a stakeout in a while.'' said Ben with a grin.
''Argh.'' moaned Natsu. ''It's the middle of the afternoon, I'll die of boredom!''
Five minutes later, the Fire Dragon Slayer was sound asleep on the rocky floor.
''Well, that was fast.'' commented Lucy, used to her friend's ridiculous behavior by now.
''Aye.'' agreed Happy.
Moments later, Lucy was sitting on a rock meter from the snoozing Dragon Slayer with her head resting on her left palm. ''Must be nice.''remarked Lucy, looking at Natsu. ''He doesn't have to worry about anything but eating, fighting, and sleeping.''
''Aye, that's Natsu for yah.'' replied Happy.
''I gotta admit.'' conceded Lucy. ''I'm a little but jealous.
Lucy turned her attention to Gray, who was sitting on a rock in front of the frozen Deliora. He was staring at the ground with a brooding expression. In fact, the black haired teen was recalling a memory of training with his Master Ur when he was little.
''Urh. I know I agreed to wait, but this is so boring.'' moaned Lucy.
''Aye.'' agreed Happy.
Ben, who was propped up against a flat ledge of rock, glanced over at the blonde girl and blue cat incredulously. Were they for real? ''Breaking the rules and going on an S-Class quest isn't exciting enough for you?'' he remarked dryly, though he's not a S-Class wizard yet but he was powerful to count as a one.
''Oh I know!'' proclaimed Lucy excitedly, ignoring Ben's comment. She pulled out a silver key from her key pouch and thrust it forward. ''Open, Gate of the Harp Constellation:Lyra!'' she chanted.
In a puff of pink smoke, a young girl, with orange waist-length hair that curled at the end, appeared. She wore a long blue dress with yellow hearts printed by her waist, leather shoes, and a pink bonnet on top of her head. She had round blush marks on her cheeks, and small white wings and a large harp on her back.
''Oh wow!'' smiled Lyra brightly, waving her right hand in front of her. ''I haven't seen you in forever, Lucy!''
''Hey Lyra.'' greeted Lucy smiling.
Ben blinked in confusion at the Celestial Spirit. ''Things just keep getting weirder and weirder...he mused, putting his hands behind his head.
''Say.'' Lyra looked at the blonde wizard in a slight annoyance. ''Why don't you call me anymore? It's not fair.'' Her demeanor quickly brightened as she continued. ''I'd love to help you out, but you ignore me, meanie.''
''Meanie, huh?'' Lucy gave the spirit a pointed look. ''You're the one who told me you were only available three days a month.''
Lucy gasped and looked at Lucy in slight shock. ''Are you sure about that...?''
Happy sweat dropped. ''Great...another weirdo.''
Ben sighed and murmured. ''Tell me about it. As if being in a world of magic wasn't crazy enough.''
Lyra turned her attention to Ben. ''Oh my god, Aquarius was right it is you the Ben Tennyson.'' she squealed.
''Uh, Lyra, how do you know Ben?'' asked Lucy.
''Because Ben Tennyson defeated the most powerful demon in any universe. Dagon the Destroyer. We Celestial Spirits aware the Dagon was, he travels in many universes, dimensions, and realms. Until he was sealed away in another universe he was defeated and sealed by a great warrior. And he was finally destroyed by a great hero by the name Ben Tennyson.'' she explained.
Both Ben and Lucy remembered the night before they joined Fairy Tail Aquarius recognize Ben because everyone in the Spirit World heard of him defeating the Dagon.
''So, what would you like to hear me sing?' Any requests?'' asked Lyra.
''Nope. Whatever you want.'' answered Lucy.
''You know any songs about?'' asked Happy, eagerly.
Ben inwardly chuckled. ''Of course Happy would ask that.''
''Okay!'' beamed Lyra, giving a thumbs up. ''I've got a song I think you're going to, Lucy!''
''Lyra has the most beautiful singing voice.'' said the Celestial wizard.
''Well, Mira's a singer too, yah know.'' retorted Happy. ''And she sing songs about fish for me.''
Lyra sat down and removed her harp from her back, setting it down in front of her. She ran her hands across the harp's strings, creating a calm, lovely sound.
Happy gasped in surprise from the beautiful melody before a peaceful smile crossed his face.
''Words are born into the air...'' sang Lyra...and quickly fade out in the wind...but they find their way inside you...where they live forevermore...When the skies are dark and full of rain...look inside of your heart...''
As Lyra continued her song, Gray clenched his teeth as his body trembled slightly. He had suddenly remembered the time when Ur was teaching him how to perform 'Ice-Make:Shield.' As a result, a stray tear fell down his face as he choked back his sobs.
When Lyra finished her melody, she, Lucy, and Happy overheard Gray's sniffing and looked at him in concern.
''Gray? What's wrong?'' inquired Lucy worriedly.
''Nothing...'' he choked. ''I'm fine.''
''You seem upset.'' pointed out Happy.
''Well, one of Lyra's talents is singing sons that relate to what her audience is feeling.'' responded Lucy calmly.
''Did her song make you cry?'' questioned Happy.
''I...I wasn't crying.'' denied Gray; although, it didn't take a genius to know that he was lying.
''Maybe you should sing something a little more upbeat?'' suggested Lucy to the harp spirit.
''You should've just that in the first place.'' retorted Lyra.
A moment of silence passed before Gray replied. ''I think we should skip the song. We need to stay quiet. We don't wanna be found out.''
Meanwhile, Ben was currently lying against a flat rock, sound asleep. Lyra's singing had knocked him out cold.
Ben's head rolled to the side in his sleep as he groaned lowly.
Soon he and his teammates will be ready for what is coming to them on the island.
A/N:Well that is for Chapter 9 readers I hoped you guys like and enjoyed it.
I hoped the first part of the Galuna Island arc isn't too much similar to Ultimate Fairy Volume 1 by Ultimate10.
Also the Celestial Spirits know about Ben defeating the Dagon I've read other stories where the Spirit did heard of Ben so I've decided added in my story.
Anyway in the next chapter Ben, Natsu, Lucy, Happy, and Gray are gonna meet the Cold Emperor aka Lyon.
Anyway that is for now see you guys in the next chapter bye for now.