Regulus

"This is going to take way too long," Lucy said, as she and Happy moved through the streets, "Why don't we just use the guild megaphone?" Unlike Cana and Juvia, who were tasked with taking down the remaining members of the Thunder Legion, Lucy was supposed to go around, and try to evacuate the town. Unfortunately, the only means she currently had of doing that, was going around and warning each person on at a time.

"There's an enchantment on it!" Happy explained as he glided next to her, "Only the Master can use it!"

"Geez," Lucy said with a sigh, "It seems like they thought of everything!" She looked over the edge of a rail as she crossed a bridge over the streets. Assembled across in food stands and games, were lots of people.

"Why are there so many people?" she asked.

"Everyone's getting ready for the festival," Happy said as he landed on the rail, "I don't think we'll be able to get everyone out."

"Well we can't give up," Lucy said, "Now let's see…"

"Let's see! Let's see!"

"Lucy!" Happy cried, as he dove at her, and managed to knock her out of the way in time, as there was a massive explosion.

"Kyah!" Lucy cried.

(with Natsu)

Natsu abruptly stopped in mid air, as he turned. He heard Lucy screaming; she was in trouble.

"I'm coming for ya' Luce!" he cried as he soared towards where he heard the scream.

(with Lucy)

Thanks to Happy, Lucy mangled to avoid injury, and when she looked up, she noticed a tall man standing on the roof.

"Bixlow!" Happy yelled.

"So you're the new girl?" Bixlow said, cocking his head with a grin, "I've heard a lot of things about you."

"You did?" Lucy asked, "Well then don't tell me! Because they probably aren't good!"

"Mostly how you're the 'Manic Queen of Cosplay'!"

"That's all made up!" Lucy cried.

"Its not entirely inaccurate," Happy said.

"So what are you now, a cheerleader?" Bixlow sneered.

"What? No!" Lucy said quickly, "This was just for the pageant!"

"Whatever, get 'er babies!" Bixlow ordered. With that, his dolls blasted at Lucy, who managed to dodge with Happy.

"I know I should probably go easy on you, seeing as your a new member," Bixlow said cruelly, "But we're in the middle of the game, so I can't do that!"

"A game?" Lucy said angrily, "That's what this is to you? You think the Master is going to let this go?"

"The old man?" Bixlow asked, "Screw him! When this is done, Laxus will be the Master!"

"Not if I can help it!" Lucy said, "Open, Gate of the Horse Archer: Sagittarius!"

"Hello! Hello! What can I do for you?" the archer said with a salute.

"Celestial Spirit Magic, eh?" Bixlow said, "So are they cosplayers too?"

"Will you drop it already!" Lucy yelled, "Sagittarius, take care of those flying heaps of junk!"

"Hello! Hello! Yes it will be done!" Sagittarius proceeded to notch his arrows, and fire quickly. Not a single arrow missed, as each one blasted the dolls, destroying them.

"Babies!" Bixlow cried.

"Mission accomplished!" Sagittarius said with a salute.

"Way to go Sagittarius!" Lucy said, pumping her fist.

"No! My babies!" Bixlow cried, "First you're frozen, now you're blasted! Why? Its not fair! Its not fair! Its…. kidding!" Lucy paused, as suddenly, there was another blast of magic, which hit Sagittarius straight in the chest.

"Sagittarius!" Lucy cried.

"I'm sorry!" Sagittarius gasped out, "I'm afraid I must take my leave…" With that, in a flash of light, he returned to the Celestial Spirit world.

"What the?" Lucy cried out.

"Bixlow's magic lets him put souls into dolls, and control them!" Happy explained.

"The cat's got it right," Bixlow answered, "You can destroy the objects all you want, but I'll just transfer them into a new location!" He then spread his arms.

"And just your luck, we're at a toy shop!" he said excitedly, "So there's no way you being able to beat me here!" Lucy cringed, as she clenched her fists and thought about her options.

"Listen…," she began, but then she heard…

"LLLLUUUUCCCCYYYY!" Everyone turned, and saw Natsu swooping down towards them. However, he smashed face first into the barrier.

"Natsu!" Lucy cried.

"Damn!" Bixlow laughed, "He looks like a dumb bird that just flew into a window!" However, he wasn't laughing, when Natsu grabbed the barrier, and began to rip it open.

"How the hell's he doing that?" Bixlow demanded.

"Natsu, what are you doing?" Lucy asked.

"I'm going to save you Lucy!" Natsu answered as he began to work his way in, "I won't let you get hurt!" Lucy blushed at that, before a smile crept onto her face.

"You don't have to worry," she said. Natsu paused, as he saw her grinning at him.

"I'll take this guy!" Lucy said with a thumbs up, "You just go find Laxus and show him whose boss!"

"But…," Natsu began.

"Natsu!" Lucy said, silencing him, "I'll be alright!" The Dragon Slayer was reluctant to leave, but he saw the smile on Lucy's face, and he found himself trusting her. He took a breath.

"Alright," he said, "Good luck!" With that, he pushed off, and flew away.

"I highly doubt you're going to be alright," Bixlow's voice said. Suddenly, one of his dolls flew past her, grabbing Lucy's keys, and knocking her to the ground.

"No, my keys!" Lucy cried.

"What's a Celestial Spirit Mage without her keys?" Bixlow sneered, as he caught them, "Sorry to break it to you, Cosplay Girl, but you lose! Your soul is mine! Baryon Formation!" His dolls then assembled into formation, before firing a massive blast of magic at Lucy.

"Lucy!" Happy cried, as Lucy tried to shield herself with her arms. That was when someone grabbed her, and quickly carried her to safety. When the dust cleared, everyone looked at Lucy's savior.

"I generally don't have the power to pass between realms this freely," a familiar voice said, "But when it comes to our love, nothing can't break barriers."

"Love?" Lucy said with a sweat drop.

(with Natsu)

"Why are my Lucy senses tingling?" Natsu mused to himself as he flew.

(with Lucy)

"Loke?" Bixlow said, "Didn't expect to see you here, but I'll admit, I always had a feeling that you weren't normal!"

"How did he know?" Lucy asked.

"Bixlow is able to see human souls," Happy answered.

"Now that I'm here," Loke said as he adjusted his ring, "I think its time I brought this to an end. You hurt my summoner, so it is now my duty to crush you into dust!"

"Quite a speech!" Bixlow sneered, "Let's see if you can live up to it! Sick 'em babies!" The dolls all shot at Loke and Lucy.

"Stay back!" Loke said, "Let me handle them!"

"No way!" Lucy said as she brought out her whip, "A Celestial Spirit isn't a shield! Its my responsibility to fight as well!"

"I wouldn't let Natsu see this," Happy said with a snicker.

"Shut up!" Lucy yelled.

The dolls all fired their attacks, which the two managed to dodge.

"Taste the power of Regulus!" Loke said as his fist glowed, and as he swung it, he destroyed the dolls.

"Its going to take more than that!" Bixlow said, as another group of dolls hovered up, and attacked. Fortunately, Loke managed to destroy them, causing Bixlow to focus on him.

"Mind your surroundings!" Loke said. Bixlow looked up, and saw Lucy being carried by Happy up to him.

"Lucy Kick!" Lucy said, as she kicked Bixlow in the chin, knocking him away. The helmeted man managed to flip back to his feet, and smirked, rubbing his chin.

"Not bad, not bad at all!" he sneered, "I guess I should take it up a notch!" His hands then went to his vizor.

"Don't look!" Happy yelled, as he, Lucy, and Loke all averted their eyes.

"Figure Eyes!" Bixlow said, revealing his glowing green eyes.

"If you look into those eyes, you'll turn into a doll and he'll be able to control you!" Happy said.

"Correct," Bixlow said, "And seeing as now you can't see…" His dolls then blasted Lucy, who let out a cry of pain.

"Lucy!" Loke cried, but he was soon blasted himself. All the while, Bixlow was laughing maniacally.

"Yes!" he roared, "No one can beat my combo! I'm invincible!"

"Lucy!" Loke called, as he resisted the battering, "Can't you summon Hologrium and take shelter?"

"He took my keys!" Lucy answered, "And besides…" Loke looked over at her.

"I'm trusting you now!" the blonde cried, "You can beat him!" Loke stared, before a smile crept onto his lips.

"We can't open our eyes while Bixlow's are open, but if he were too close them," he said, "Open your eyes when I say!"

"But…"

"Don't you trust me?" Loke asked.

"Yes!" Lucy said firmly.

"Saying a few last words?" Bixlow laughed, "How romantic? Finish them babies!"

"Zenith of Regulus," Loke muttered, "Lion Brilliance!" There was a huge flash of light, that was so great, Bixlow had to cover his eyes.

"The hell?"

"Now!" Loke ordered. Lucy then opened her eyes, charged, and lashed her whip, catching Bixlow around the throat.

"You think this will work?" Bixlow demanded, as he started opening eyes, but he was too slow as Loke was upon him.

"And you think I'll ever let myself fall to you?" Loke roared, "Since meeting with Lucy, I've regained all my powers as a Celestial Spirit, nay, meeting with Lucy has made me strong! And I will never let you win!" He then held up a glowing fist, which tok the form of a golden lion head made out of magic.

"Regulus Impact!" he said, as he slammed his fist into Bixlow's gut, sending the Seith Mage careening away, and into the ground, completely defeated.

"You did it!" Happy said. Lucy let out a sign of relief.

"Thank you," she said with a smile.

"Lucy," Loke said, "Look what I can make." He then waved his hand, sending out a spell of magic, that formed the letters "I Love Lucy". Both the girl and the cat sweat dropped.

"I wouldn't let Natsu see that," Lucy said.

"Yeah, I think he had first dibs," Happy said.

"I'm not a piece of food!"

Note: I was initially going to do more this chapter, but I thought this battle deserved its own solo chapter.

Looking at the reviews is reassuring, seeing as I've heard of a lot of hate for Fairy Tail lately, and its comforting seeing other fans.

I'm working on EOTBD right now, and I hope to have it done soon.