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Everything hurt.. She was cold and hot at the same time.. she couldn't hear herself screaming.. she couldn't feel the large hands gripping onto hers..
She tried to open her eyes to see.. she saw Gajeel and Laxus stare at each other.. she saw Metallicana above her.. the dragon was looking at something ahead of him..
"Luce…!" she heard before her vision turned pitch black.
"Call them.." he commanded Mira.
She shook her head in anger.. tears falling down her face.. she was in her satan soul mode. But despite all that power.. she couldn't do anything.. no one could.. Elfman reverted back to his normal self.. Wendy was panting and trembling with Carla.. Happy stood in front of them fists clenched and gritting his teeth. Cana stood horrified.. Everyone else was either captured and bound.. or knocked out all over Magnolia.
"Or else… she dies." He said smiling in victory while patting Asuka's head gently.
"Momma… Pappa…" Asuka cried.. her body was covered in his paper dolls.
"ASUKA!" Azlack and Bisca cried out.. they were chained together.. and in the hands of Raven Tail members. Two of the members punched Azlack and Bisca to silence them.
"STOP PLEASE!" Levy cried out towards them. She was bound and lying on the floor now.
"LET THEM GO!" Lisanna cried out as she was bound as well.
"IIIIVAANNNNNNNN!" Master Makarov yelled. Makarov was chained as well.
Obra stood right by him snickering.. using his magic to cancel and nullify any magic Master Makarov tried.
"All I ask for is one small thing. I just want that celestial mage.. and we'll be on our way. Out of your hair.. It's that simple." Master Ivan said with a hand out smiling with his eyebrows raised.
Wendy's eyes widened as she smelled something near..
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Lightning was heard outside the guild. Master Ivan smiled widely and turned around. He started laughing..
"AHAHA! SO… HE'S FINALLY DECIDED TO ARRIVE!"
EXPLOOSIOONN! The guild doors shattered and in zapped in Laxus. He flew towards Ivan and punched him into the bar. Obra got ready and put a knife up against Master Makarov's neck.
"LAXUS! STOP!" Mira cried
Laxus had crouched a little to jump at Master Ivan when he stopped to Mira's cry. Natsu and Gray were standing next to him. In, Natsu's arms.. was Lucy…. Her head and limbs dangling.. blood dripping from her stomach.. her hair was waving with the wind.
Gasp!
Mira covered her mouth with her hands.. tears streamed down harder..
Everone that was awake.. and RavenTail members looked towards the lifeless Lucy in Natsu's arms.
"Laxus-nii…..Gray-nii…. Natshu-ni…." a small scared timid voice called out.
"AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!" Master Ivan looked at his son. He spread out his arms.
"Welcome back Laxus…"
Laxus death glared his father.. and he shifted it towards the owner of the small voice. His eyes met Asuka's… she looked so fragile and terrified… covered in his father's paper puppets..
"I wouldn't move another inch if I were you." Master Ivan said laughing.
"Well Laxus… here's the deal.. I'll give you back this little girl.. for that girl you have there next to you" Master Ivan pointed at Lucy.
Laxus clenched his fists and sparks began to fly from it. Gray got battle stance ready.. Natsu held on tighter to Lucy and death glared at Ivan.
"Though I am surprised Laxus… it is as my spies said.. you're the one who put the lacrima in her." Master Ivan said smirking and having a dark glare in his eyes.
Master Makarov and everyone froze…
"I guess… the saying is really true in our case. Like father like son AHAHAHAHA! Now.. be a good boy.. and hand her over" he grinned maniacally.
The RavenTail members snickered at Laxus.. while all of FairyTail remained deathly silent.. Master Makarov was lost for words.. his eyes wide with shock and concern.. for his children.. for his family.. for Laxus….
Laxus didn't take his eyes off of Asuka..
"Asuka…." He said
"Laxus-nii…. I'm scared…" Asuka said crying.
"Don't you worry.. I'll get you safe and sound.. just close your eyes.. cover your ears.. and count to 10. Can you do that for me? Just pretend we're playing hide and seek." Laxus said calmly.
"O..okay.." She closed her eyes. She slowly brought her hands up to her ears and covered them.
Laxus's eyes narrowed.. glared at his father. Ivan still smiled evily at Laxus…
"Come.. Laxus.. your blood and my blood are one alike… you cannot run from the ties of blood.. IT RUNS IN YOUR VEINS! NOW OBEY ME AND GIVE ME LUCY HEARTFILIA! And I will forgive your insolence and all your failures… I will accept you.. as my son" he extended his arms out towards Laxus.
"1" Asuka said.
Obra was swallowed into a dark shadow.
"2"
Master Ivan looked over at Master Makarov's direction and found him unguarded by Obra anymore. Master Makarov broke out of his chains and began to go into Titan mode… enraged with overwhelming fury. He began stomping on the Raven Tail members attacked the ones near him.
"3"
Gray and Laxus began punching the lights out of the Raven Tail members.
Mira joined into the fight.. so did Wendy.. and anyone else who could fight.
"4"
Juvia ran from the back of the guild and went into battle stance.
"WATER LOCK!" to Kurohebi standing next to Lisanna and Levy. And the instant she put the water lock up, Gray lunged over and punched the ball of water. It froze over and Kurohebi froze inside.
"5"
Nallpudding was about to attack Natsu and Lucy standing in the doorway when a shadow swished in front of him. Up from it came a dark shadowy Gajeel.. glaring with red eyes… and with a swift punch, Gajeel knocked him out at the other end of the guild.
"6"
Master Ivan having enough of their stubbornness… put his hand out and was looking towards Asuka. His eyes widened when he saw that Romeo was crouching next to Asuka.. trying to burn his puppets off of her. He clenched his fists..
"7"
The paper puppets began to glow.. and Romeo's eyes widened.. he was too late..
"8"
Laxus lightning flashed towards Master Ivan and smashed his lightning fist into Ivan's face. Ivan was crushed into the ground and the ground itself cracked and a crater was formed. Master Ivan was knocked out cold.
"9"
Asuka's whole body began to glow brighter and brighter..
"ASSSSUUKKKKAAAA!" Azlack and Bisca yelled tears streaming down their faces.
Romeo frantically tried tearing the paper puppets from her body.. finding it impossible.. he hugged her to his chest.. and closed his eyes shut.
All the FairyTail members looked towards Asuka.. in total despair.
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"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" Her parents screamed.
"AASSUKKKAA!" Master Makarov cried out..
It was dusty and smoky from the explosion…. It was quiet now..
"No…." Bisca said softly.. "NOOOOOOO!" She screamed.
Azlack slumped.. his eyes dull… tears unending…
Wendy… collapsed onto her knees… Asuka… Romeo.. was he really gone?... No.. NOOO!
In the doorway to the guild… stood Natsu.. and in his arms… was Lucy… He was staring wide-eyed at Lucy.. she was panting and trembling.. her right arm stretched out.. in her hand.. was a key… pointed towards the spot Asuka and Romeo were at… her eyes were struggling to stay open..
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"10 she says" a voice was heard from above.
Everyone's wide-eyed gazes shot upwards.. even Natsu's.. Lucy's eyes were fluttering..
Up against the ceiling.. was Horologium.
"HOROLOGIUM!" Wendy and Carla said out loud in surprise.
Horologium let go of the ceiling and dropped down onto ground floor. He landed and bowed. Inside the glass door, was Asuka opening her eyes and letting go of her ears. Romeo was inside hugging her to his chest and closing his eyes shut. He let one eye open.. and was surprised to find himself inside a box. He opened both his eyes and looked around confused.
Azlack and Bisca's faces melted and wide smiles grew.. they started laughing and crying in relief. They could see their little Asuka talking nonstop inside horologium. She was standing up inside and had her hands pressed up against the glass.. she was looking straight at her parents.
"This is so cool. Where am I. This is such a great hiding spot. Oh—Romeo-nii— How did you get in here— Jiijii— Everyone—Look at me— This is soo fun— Laxus-nii—Can we play this again– she says" Horologium said in his monotone voice.
Everyone laughed and cried in relief.. they looked towards Lucy.. the owner of Horologium's key.. and saw her hand falter.. the grip in her hand loosened.. and the key fell out and dropped to the ground.
"Lucy-sama…" Horologium said suddenly in a shocked voice.… and with a flash he disappeared. Asuka and Romeo were dropped onto the ground and looked around confused.
"Awww.. where did the funny box go?" Asuka said looking around. Romeo let go of Asuka and stood up.. his eyes never left Natsu and Lucy.
"LUSHY!" Happy flew towards Natsu and Lucy.. he had been trapped under some rubble and had finally gotten out. He flew next to Natsu.
"Luce.. no Lucee.. cmon.." Natsu knelt on the ground and let Lucy down onto the floor. "WENDY!"
Wendy ran over.. and knelt next to Lucy…
"Omg.. Lucy-san!.. "
"Just heal her please.. quickly.."
"Okay." Wendy put her hand out and began healing Lucy's stomach.
Lucy was really pale..
Laxus appeared next to Azlack and Bisca and let them free. The two parents ran to Asuka and hugged her crying.. the Cornell family was reunited again. he looked over at his father lying the crater.. knocked out by his own punch.. and his grandfather.. who was watching him from afar. They met gazes and Laxus just looked away.. he turned around and left the guild. Master Makarov watched with worried eyes his grandson leave alone.
Gajeel appeared next to Levy.. he let her free and helped her get up.
"Thanks Gajeel.." Levy said softly.
"No problem." Gajeel said back as he was going to walk away.
"Thank you… for bringing her back." She said as she put a hand on his arm…
Gajeel turned his head towards the side briefly.. before he turned his head away again and walked away. Lily flew behind him and left Levy standing there alone.
Mira and Elfman helped release Lisanna and helped her get up. They hugged each other in relief. Lisanna looked over at Natsu.. his eyes never leaving Lucy's… and a deathly pale Lucy on the ground.. she couldn't help but be amazed.. be amazed that it was Lucy who brought Natsu back to FairyTail.. and it was Lucy who had saved Asuka from death.
"C'mon Lisanna… let's get you cleaned up." Mira said pushing her towards the kitchen.
"I'll help.. I'm not letting you two out of my sight" Elf-man said.
"I think you should go help Evergreen.. she needs you right now." Mira said smiling gently..
"Nee-san…" Elf-man said softly.
"Go.. help her. We'll be fine." Lisanna said as she and Mira went into the back.
Smiling warmly and thanking God for giving him such angels as sisters, Elfman turned around and went searching for Evergreen..
Gray and Juvia went around helping the guild members up and getting them patched up. Master Makarov called for the Magic Council to pick up and jail the Raven Tail members they had captured. He walked up to Lucy and Natsu..
He stood watching in pain as he saw the state Lucy was in. Wendy was taking the stapes out of Lucy's body.. it looked absolutely painful. Natsu looked up the master.
"Jii-chan…"
"You did good Natsu… all of you did.. thank you for bringing her back home." Master Makarov said smiling gently…
"Okay.. Natsu-san.. let's move Lucy-san to infirmary now. She's stable enough to be moved."
Natsu got up and lifted Lucy into his arms. Wendy and Master Makarov led the way.. and Natsu and happy followed behind them. As they passed.. everyone smiled.. warmly and cheered..
Azlack and Bisca smiled at Natsu and Lucy…
"Thank you Lucy…" Azlack said softly as he held Asuka in his arms.
He passed by Levy.. and Levy watched them go by crying.. happy that she was back. Jet and Droy were standing beside her now for support.
Soon.. he had to pass by Gray and Juvia. Gray followed behind Natsu and left Juvia standing at the bottom of the stairs. The two men ascended the stairs together and disappeared around the corner to the infirmary.
The warm water dripped from his face.. down his bare back.. his chest.. it felt nice.. soothing.. he watched the water drip down his right arm… from his right hand… he quickly took the soap bar and began rubbing it all over his right hand… he scrubbed as hard as he could… but even after the soap had washed away… it wasn't enough..
he clenched his right fist tightly and punched the wall hard without his iron dragon slayer magic… he kept punching the wall.. over and over again… until the skin of his knuckles cracked and began to bleed…
No matter what.. he knew… it would never wash away..
He was punching away at his punching bag… nonstop.. not thinking.. just hitting… and when the bag broke.. he got another new bag and put it up.. and punched away again…
It hurt.. it hurt all over again.. he gripped the punching bag and headbutted it.. with his head leaning on the bag..
"When is it ever going to stop… when…" he gritted his teeth.. tears rolled down his cheeks…
Out of frustration again.. he let go of the bag and began punching away…
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