I DO NOT OWN FAIRY TAIL

Chapter 4

"FAIRY TAIL! FAIRY TAIL! FAIRY TAIL!"

No more than 48 hours ago, the audience of the Grand Magic Games were cursing and mocking the very name that they were cheering for. The guild that was the former top guild seven years ago had fallen to the bottom of the barrel and cast away for the arrival of stronger guilds to take its place at supremacy. However the tone of every patron in the stadium had changed after witnessing the amazing feats Fairy Tail had shown them. They were reminded as to why you never count out a Fairy Tail mage even when the cards were stacked against them. They were reminded how destructive the guild members were and how they wore proud smiles rather than look ashamed for the damage they caused. They were reminded that when you cross a member of Fairy Tail, your ass was grass as retribution was on its way. And they were all reminded on how powerful Erza Scarlet was and how you should both respect and fear her along with the rest of her guild members. All in all the third day of the Grand Magic Games had been an absolute turn around for Fairy Tail as they had shown not only the crowd but the rest of Fiore that they were back and still just as badass ever.

"Man today was freaking insane, did you hear that crowd" Natsu said with his giant smile on his face while sitting at a table. The guild members were located in the Honey Comb Inn as they were celebrating their day three victory. There was plenty of alcohol around and so was the energy inside the hotel as the ever rowdy guild was partying like only they know how to.

"I know right! They were cheering the guild's name so loud I could hardly hear myself think" Lucy responded while she was sitting next to him at the table. With them was Wendy, Carla, Happy and Yukino. Yukino had to agree with Lucy as she had never seen the crowd applaud a guild with such enthusiasm before. Before she joined Sabertooth she would still watch the Games but she didn't recall them ever getting such exuberant applause after winning the Games. Fairy Tail had caused the crowd to cheer so loud the sound could be heard outside of Crocus and the games weren't even over yet.

"I'm just glad I was able to tie with Chelia-san. She was a strong opponent" Wendy said with a shy smile. The preteen had sported her own bumps and bruises after her fight with the slightly older God Slayer but she was no less for wear after getting treated by Porlyusica.

"You fought like a champ today Wendy! I know what it's like to fight a God Slayer and I don't think I put up half of a fight against him like you did against Chelia!" Natsu couldn't help but give credit where credit was due. Wendy had grown a lot since they had first met. The shy, timid girl that had tripped through the doors from the Cait Shelter guild who only knew support magic was now a brave young woman. Taking on an older wizard with more experience and supposedly stronger magic and tying wasn't anything to scoff at.

"I agree you gave a splendid performance today Wendy. Just be more careful, next time. You could have seriously gotten hurt."

"Oh Carla I'm fine. Besides Chelia-san helped heal my wounds and so did Porlyusica-sama, so I'll be good to go" Wendy said to reassure her friend.

"Hmm has anybody seen Gray? That bastard disappeared after we got back I've been itching to pound his teeth down his throat" Natsu said looking around the room.

"I think he went after Juvia when Lyon dragged her off to some restaurant he wanted to take her too" Lucy answered him.

"That reminds me. Hey Natsu" Lucy said with a slight edge in her voice.

Recognizing her tone he shifted his eyes to her while leaning away, hoping to dodge a physical attack.

"Yeah Luce" he said nervously.

"Why were you and Gray laughing when Erza said she was taking on the 100 monsters? What's wrong with you two, she could've gotten seriously hurt you jerk" Lucy said while poking her dainty finger into his broad chest. Wendy also had a stern look on her face while looking at Natsu but Yukino was doing everything in her power not to giggle at the sight. Seeing the normally fearless Dragonslayer being thrust into a corner by his teammate and a little girl was a very amusing thing to watch.

"Hey, it was an Erza thing to do" Natsu said in his defense.

"What?" All three females said in unison.

"Aye sir, everyone knows that Erza is a monster. Who's better to take out a monster than an even scarier monster" Happy said while standing on top of the table, paw in the air.

"You sure you should be saying that aloud tomcat" Carla said, arms crossed and an indifferent look on her face.

"Aye because she's not here and I can't die because of it" Happy said his gleeful disposition not changing in the slightest.

"Happy's right about her being a monster but Gray and I laughed because we knew Erza would do something like that. She wouldn't be Erza if she didn't push herself to the limit and beyond, tournament or not. Hearing her call out that she was taking on every monster in that stupid upside down castle, I couldn't help but laugh because it's so Erza. Besides it was pretty hilarious to see everyone else's reaction" Natsu said while chuckling as he remember the stunned faces across the stadium and even in their own guild.

"Yeah I guess you're right. She might take things to the extreme sometimes but she has the strength to back it up" Lucy said with a large smile on her face.

"Erza-san is indeed a very powerful mage" Yukino said, finally speaking up.

"Hehe, strongest female mage in Fairy Tail" Natsu said with a smirk.

"Ara ara, how rude Natsu. You forgot about me" a sweet voice said from behind him.

All six heads turned to see the beautiful Strauss sisters standing behind them both with cute smiles on their faces.

""Oh hey there Mira, Lisanna. You guys need something?" Natsu asked.

"No, we just wanted to see what you guys were talking about. Elfman disappeared on us, something about having manly stuff to do at a restaurant, Cana's passed out drunk again and Laxus is talking with Master" Lisanna said.

"Glad to know that I'm the third option when you guys are lonely" Natsu said with a stoic expression and a lot of sarcasm. Lisanna and Mira's heads went down and they stared at their feet, their hair hiding their faces. Lucy elbowed Natsu in the ribs while Yukino and Wendy shot him disapproving glares.

"We're sorry Natsu. We didn't mean to make you feel bad. We'll be on our way then" Mira said finally looking up. Natsu's throat went dry and his eyes were wide when he saw the misty look in both females' eyes as they were both near tears. Shooting up from his seat so he could stand on the table he bowed to both sisters in apology.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm so sorry! I was just kidding, you know, a joke. What's a little hazing between good friends right. Please don't cry!" Natsu had his hands in prayer and his head bowed to the floor. He was hoping that any deity that was up there and listening that they heed his prayer that Erza and the Master don't get wind of him making the Strauss sisters cry.

"I don't know, Natsu. Your words really hurt. To think that our dear friend believes that we only use him when we have nothing better to do. How cruel of you" Lisanna said with a frown as she put her hand over her heart. Mira had her face in her hands and was breathing shallowly as she was trying her best to hold it in.

Natsu's head shot up in a panic. If they weren't going to forgive him he was screwed. Just thinking about his impending doom from the hands of his guild mates sent Natsu into a state of shock. He could feel his soul leave his body as if escaping the potential pain he would be feeling shortly. Natsu wasn't one for crying but was tempted to right now. That was until he heard light chuckling coming from in front of him. Looking up he saw Mira and Lisanna holding their hands to their mouths in a bad attempt to hide their amusement. Before long they were laughing out loud while holding onto each other for support. He was even more confused when he saw Lucy, Wendy and Yukino also chuckling along with Happy who was rolling on the table and Carla with a grin.

"What's so funny" he asked skeptically.

"You are Natsu! You're so easy to trick, we knew you were kidding but we just wanted to get back at you for your statement. We would never just hand out with you as a last resort, silly" Lisanna said after she was able to reign in her giggles.

"It's always fun to tease you Natsu. Now I know why it was my favorite past time. Just look at how cute he looks all flustered and confused" Mira said in a cutesy voice.

"Aye, he looks like a bass" Happy said adding insult to injury. And he was right, with how wide Natsu's mouth was due to the shock of him being played for a fool he did look like a bass. Getting over his shock, he shot each person at the table a dirty glare, stifling their laugher but not their giggles, he looked back at the Strauss siblings.

"You guys are jerks you know that!" Natsu exclaimed while pouting.

"Ah, Natsu you know you love us" Mira said while leaning forward towards his face her hands behind her back, Lisanna doing the exact same. In the position they were in, Natsu had a very good view of their cleavage. He took a small glance between the two sets of heavily mounds before looking back up and meeting the stern gaze of both sets of blue eyes. They didn't show anger but they also weren't very amused as well.

"Sorry" Natsu chuckled, scratching the back of his head. The sisters stood straight Mira crossing her arms over her chest and Lisanna with her hands on her hips as they looked at Natsu with evil smirks.

"Mhm, you will be next time, buster. We'll let it pass after we teased though" Mira said. Lisanna nodded in agreement.

"What are they talking about Natsu" Lucy suddenly asked appearing right next to Natsu.

"NOTHING" Natsu quickly yelled.

"Geez, calm down. I was just asking" she scowled while covering her ears.

"Hehe sorry. So you guys said you wanted to talk so whats up" Natsu asked trying to change the subject. Luckily the Strauss sisters were done making him a victim it seemed as they went along with him.

"We just wanted to ask how you feel about tomorrow" Lisanna said as she took a seat next to Natsu, Mira sitting across from her.

"Tomorrow?"

"Yeah, you and Lucy are both fighting tomorrow so we just wanted to know if you were ready for it."

"Ha, I was born ready! I've got a fire in my belly that can't wait till tomorrow" Natsu exclaimed with a fist raised.

"Yeah, I'm pumped up for tomorrow! I want to actually win this time and not be cheated. Since Raven Tail isn't around anymore to cheat I got this in the bag" Lucy said with equal enthusiasm. Natsu and her shared a look and gave each other wide smiles as they gave each other a high five. Yukino couldn't help but smile at them but felt a stirring in her gut. They were both about to face her former guild tomorrow and she couldn't help but worry. Sabertooth wasn't number one for nothing, they were as strong as they proclaimed themselves to be. She knew Sting and Rogue's teamwork together was more than formidable along with their power boosts techniques and the misses was their strongest mage in the whole guild. She knew it wouldn't be fair to Sabertooth to tell Fairy Tail their secrets but they had helped her when nobody else did and she was more than grateful for it.

"Natsu, Lucy-san" she said quietly.

"Hmm, something on your mind Yukino" Lucy asked. All heads turned towards the silver haired celestial mage.

"I've seen Fairy Tail's strength today and although I must say it is terrifying, don't count out Sabertooth" Yukino said. For some reason Natsu felt his temper flare.

"You're defending those assholes after they threw you out? After everything you've gone through you're still on their side." Natsu said through gritted teeth and clenching his fists.

"Natsu/Natsu-san!" All the others at the table couldn't believe Natsu. He was known for losing his temper but not like this. It surprised and scared them at how he lashed out at Yukino, but nobody was more affect than Yukino.

"What?! No, I'm not! I'm not on their side I-"

"Then what then, you don't think we can take them?"

"That's not it Natsu-san I-"

"What?!"

"Natsu just let her finish so she c-"this time it was Lucy to be interrupted.

"I don't want you to get hurt!" Yukino screamed.

The group was stunned at her outburst. The other mages in the hotel were frozen when they heard the normally reserved girl scream like she did. When nothing else was said, they all went back to what they were doing before.

"I don't…I don't want you to get hurt. I know you're all strong but Sabertooth didn't win the last few Grand Magic Games without being strong themselves. You and Gajeel-sama are going to be facing Sting-sama and Rogue-sama. They are a new breed of Dragonslayers and they can go into Dragon Force at will!" Yukino said loudly enough for the table to hear but not enough for everyone else around.

Everyone's' eyes went wide. Dragon Force? The power that was said to be equal to that of an actual dragons, the most feared and revered creatures in all of Earthland. Natsu had went into Dragon Force two times but he needed to ingest an outside source of powerful magic to do so. The group that was lost on Tenrou Island had faced an actual dragon, Acnologia, and witnessed the beast's terrifying power as it obliterated the island they were fighting to defend. Natsu and Wendy felt chills go down their spines, thinking about the power that was said to be the epitome of Dragonslayer abilities.

"Also, Lucy-sama, there is a high chance that you may face Sabertooth's strongest mage tomorrow as well." Lucy's breathe caught in her throat. She was confident in her abilities as a mage but hearing that she was facing the strongest mage in the current strongest guild sent fear into her soul.

"I'm telling you this because I don't want anything to happen to you all. You've helped me when I felt like I was at my lowest and I haven't repaid you for your kindness, but I feel that this information is a start at least. Having a grasp on the opponents you're going to face should help right? I just… I just don't want my friends to end up hurt…if I didn't tell you anything beforehand" Yukino said. She felt tears in her eyes as all the emotions she's felt came rushing into her. When she felt a hand on top of her hair she looked up to see a pair of onyx eyes looking into her own. Natsu was giving her the same smile he gave Lucy when she felt down on herself after losing to Flare. Adopting the compassionate persona he rarely showed, he spoke softly.

"Hey it's ok. Sorry for snapping at you like that, I don't know what came over me. I guess I acted like an asshole" he said with a nervous chuckle.

"Oh yeah."

"Definitely."

"Didn't Erza teach you not to yell at delicate maidens Natsu? You're such a brute."

"Thank you, Lucy, Lisanna and Mirajane" Natsu said, his voiced laced with sarcasm. The three only giggled at him while he gave them all playful glares.

"Brute isn't a strong enough word for this callous uncouth imbecile. Pea-brained uncivilized Neanderthal is more like it" Carla said with a deep frown on her face as she faced away from the group. The four older women sweat dropped at the cat's words while Wendy was shocked. Natsu was very much pissed off. Happy just looked at her like she was a goddess amongst them all not even registering that she insulted his best friend.

"Why you little, I oughta-!" It took Lisanna, Lucy and Mira together to restrain Natsu from skinning Carla while Wendy held Carla in her arms while the two argued over whether or not Natsu was indeed a Neanderthal. Happy sweat dropped at the scene before looking up at Yukino with a smile.

"Never a dull moment in Fairy Tail!"

"I agree" Yukino said with a small smile towards the blue exceed. Reaching over she scratched between his ears, like she would do with Frosch. The Exceed purred and leaned into her soft hands as she scratched him in that special spot.

"As I was saying before I was rudely interrupted" Natsu said while shooting heated glares at his three female friends who just gave him nervous grins and towards Carla who just scoffed and looked away. 'If I ever get the ability to shoot fire from my eyes, you're my practice dummy, fuzzball' he thought darkly.

"We know they're strong but so are we. So what if they can go into Dragon Force, I was trained by Igneel to take down dragons. This would just be a warm up for what I was meant to do since I was a kid. So I say bring it on" Natsu said punching his fist in his palm releasing a small amount of flames.

"Well I'm not as gung ho as Natsu is," "What you call me?!" "But I am confident in my skills. I intend to win tomorrow so I'm not giving up without a fight. I've faced some real monsters before in a fight so I'm sure I can stand my ground against Sabertooth's best. At least for a little while I hope" Lucy said chuckling nervously towards the end.

"But we're grateful for you giving us this information Yukino" Mira said.

"Yeah, thank you Yukino-san" Wendy said giving Yukino a wide smile, her brown eyes lighting up like Christmas lights.

"Yeah, and you don't have to do anything to repay us. We took you in because it was the right thing to do. Leaving a good and kind person like you after being treated badly by her former family isn't how Fairy Tail rolls. We accept the good, the bad and the ugly." Natsu gave her a grin stretching ear to ear making her worries melt away. Looking around she saw the others giving her grins as well. They must have been contagious because she felt her own smile come across her face.

"Thank you all very much. I don't know what I'd do without you…my friends."

"Eh, don't mention it" Natsu said.

"Oh I almost forgot, Sting-sama and Rogue-sama can also enter their elemental drives" Yukino said while point a dainty finger in the air.

"Elemental drives?" Wendy asked.

"Yes, it isn't as strong as Dragon Force of course, but it does increase their overall strength and speed by a large margin" Yukino said looking down at Wendy. When she heard a deep chuckling she looked up to see Natsu with his head down.

"Increases their speed and strength huh? Well I've never heard of this elemental drive for Dragonslayers or one that can enter Dragon Force by their own will, but I'm getting pumped up to fight these guys" Natsu said with his hair shadowing his eyes.

"Natsu how are you gonna fight them if they can increase their power like Yukino just said" Lucy said concerned.

"Yeah, I know you like fighting strong opponents and your pretty strong yourself but these guys sound like the real deal" Lisanna said equally concerned.

"Do you have a strategy at least? If you do we'd love to hear it" Mira spoke up with a serious voice but she was just as concerned for the Dragonslayer like the other two.

"Hehe, that's a secret Mira" Natsu said lifting his head up seeing the older woman pouting at his response.

"But I will say that they're not the only ones who have power ups up their sleeves" Natsu said with a wicked grin.

"Wait Natsu you're not serious are you? You haven't use it since you unlocked your Second Origin" Lucy said. Lisanna, Mira and Yukino were confused. Was Natsu hiding something?

"Aye and before you could barely use it then" Happy added.

"They're right Natsu-san. Besides wouldn't you be going too far in using it" Wendy shyly stated.

"I know guys, but it would be a perfect time to test it out right. If Second Origin really did make me stronger I want to see what it can do. Besides I haven't fought throughout this whole tournament and I'm been itching to let loose" Natsu said with a wide grin.

"Uh, are we missing something you guys" Mira said looking at the four who were in the know.

"Yeah, what are you talking about Natsu" Lisanna said equally curious narrowing her eyes at the fire mage. Natsu just laid back in his seat with his hands behind his head as he closed his eyes.

"You'll both see tomorrow hahaha!"

"Tell. Us. Now!" the sisters said with evil glares.

"Uuuuuh…no. See you guys!" Natsu ruffled Wendy, Lucy and Yukino's heads before leaping over the table escaping Mira and Lisanna's outstretched hands as they tried to pull him back in to get the secret out of him. Neither girl liked being kept out of the loop. Lisanna because she didn't like secrets being kept from her, especially from Natsu and Mira because as Fairy Tail's gossip queen she needed new material to send through the grapevine. Both were out of their seats and chasing Natsu around the hotel with him evading their every attempt.

"Lucy-sama" Yukino said.

"Ha, yeah Yukino" Lucy said with a smile while still watching Natsu be chased by a demon and a girl/cat hybrid.

"What is Natsu planning to do" Yukino said.

"Let's just say that after today, if Fairy Tail does win the Grand Magic Games, then Master may need to use that thirty million jewels for damage repairs on the stadium" Lucy said while scratching her cheek nervously. Looking towards Wendy for an answer she was given the same nervous expression as did the exceeds. Looking at Natsu who was finally caught by the Strauss siblings and being interrogated at a table like a criminal by the 'good cop' Lisanna, she couldn't help but smile. She may have only known him for less than a day but she could tell by his personality that what he had in mind for tomorrow was going to leave her and the rest of the stadium in absolute awe.

"No Lisanna come back, I'll tell you just don't leave me with Mira! Oh heeey, Mira you look pretty today. Wait! What do you mean you'll never feed me again?! Why do you hate me so much?!"

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[A/N: sorry for the delay, been studying for finals but luckily for you and unfortunately for me, I've got all my finals in 3 days. Whoopty freaking doo. So after Thursday I'm done with this semester meaning I can devote my time to these stories for three weeks to a month and I've got about 5 different stories, including a Christmas one, I want to make. I'll update Model Behavior after this. I'm surprised that story got so much attention compared to my other ones. Oh yeah, before I forget, next chapter is the Dragonslayer tag battle. There will be some changes from me on how I think the fight should've gone. Any read and review and contact me through my PM if you got anything to say about my writing or ideas you want me to write. Blaccdragon is out]