Earthland

"So both your and Natsu's dragons disappeared on seventh of July in the year 777?" Lucy asked.

"That's the long and the short of it," Wendy answered.

"That's a lot of sevens," Lucy said, "Now that you mention, I think Gajeel's dragon disappeared then as well."

"I know, its kind of weird," Wendy said.

"Its obviously not a coincidence," Carla said, "Something surely is of significance."

"Maybe there was some dragon convention?" Lucy asked.

"You can sure say some weird things," Wendy said with a chuckle.

"I think Natsu's rubbing off on me," Lucy said, before looking down and touching her stomach, "I'm kind of hoping the kid takes after me, not Natsu. I don't think I can take two pyro-maniacs at home." Meanwhile, the said father was snoring against a nearby pillar. Next to him, Happy was trying a bow onto a fish, as if it were a gift.

"Hey Carla!" Happy called as he trotted up to the female cat, "I caught a fish, I wanted you to have it!" He then held out the fish to Carla.

"No," she said bluntly, "I don't like fish."

"Okay," Happy said, still smiling, "Then what do you like? I can…"

"Will you just shut up!" Carla snapped, "And just stay away from me!" That caught the attention of both Wendy and Lucy who looked up in surprised.

"Carla!" Wendy scolded. With a "hmph" Carla walked away.

"Look I know she's rather withdrawn, but that was just mean," Lucy said, before looking down at Happy, "Are you okay, little guy?" Happy just stared at the ground in dejection.

"Carla!" Wendy called, "That was too mean! Apologize to Happy!" Carla kept walking, as she clenched her paws. "Happy"? she thought What's the point of having a name like that?

"Wait!" Happy called, as he ran after her.

"Carla's always been cold to Happy, but never to this extent," Lucy said, "Nothing happened during the battle with Frieze, right?"

"No," Wendy said, "I don't know why she's acting like this."

(in Magnolia)

"Carla!" Happy called, as he ran after Carla, still holding onto the fish. Said white cat frowned over her shoulder.

"How many times do I have to tell you leave alone?" she asked.

"Did… did I do something wrong?" Happy asked weakly.

"Of course not," Carla said. Happy's eyes were somewhat watery, as he stared at the ground. Carla let out a sigh.

"Look, you can't protect Natsu," she said, as Happy looked up in surprise, as she continued, "But no matter the cost, I will protect Wendy!" With that, Carla continued walking away.

"But… but I can protect Natsu!" Happy called, "He says I can!"

"No you can't," Carla answered, "You don't even know who you are." Happy just stared aft her. Who I am? he thought I'm… I'm Happy… aren't i? He then heard someone coming, as he looked behind him. Gajeel was walking by, with his face covered in marks that looked suspiciously like cat claws.

"Don't ask," he said, as he left.

(somewhere else in Magnolia)

In almost an instant, it began pouring rain, with clouds that were almost pitch black. Carla was still walking through the rain, staring at the ground.

"Carla!" Wendy called as she ran over to her.

"Wendy!" Carla said, "Why don't you have an umbrella? You could get sick."

"So could you," Wendy said, before bending down and saying sternly, "Carla, we're still new members. We need to get along with everyone."

"That's not important," Carla said, "You're here. That's all I need."

"That's what you always say!" Wendy said, "You need…" However her keen dragon hearing caught something approaching. She and Carla turn,d and saw a figure walking in their direction. He was dressed in a black cloak, with a mask on his face. It was Mystogan. He came up to the girls, looking down on them.

"When I heard you joined the guild, I was quite surprised," he said.

"Wait, that voice," Wendy said. Mystogan then pulled off his mask, revealing his face.

"But I was also quite Happy," he said, showing his face in full.

"Jellal!" Wendy said in surprise.

"Wait! Why are you here? Weren't you arrested?" Carla asked, also shocked.

"No, that wasn't me," Mystogan answered, "I know I looked exactly like him, but I'm not. I am Mystogan, I'm also a mage of Fairy Tail. But when we first met seven years ago, I don't really know anything about this world, so I let myself been known as 'Jellal'." This world? Carla thought. Wendy stared in surprise as she began to tear up.

"So… you're the Jellal," she said slowly, "From all those years ago?" She then started to cry

"I've wanted to see you again for so long," she said softly.

"I'm sorry I couldn't see you sooner," Mystogan said as Wendy sobbed, "But we can't have a happy reunion, I'm afraid. You have to leave the town!" Wendy and Carla looked up in surprise as Mystogan doubled over.

"I let the Anima grow," he said, "I can't surpress it anymore. Soon Magnolia will get consumed." Meanwhile, the clouds began to swirl in the sky, as if being sucked into a void.

"And it means everyone in the town will die."

(at Fairy Tail)

"This rain is so annoying," Lucy said, "We can't do any missions like this."

"Yeah, its kind of a pain," Cana agreed.

"Just for the record, this isn't Juvia's doing," Juvia spoke up.

No one's blaming you," Gray said, putting a hand on her shoulder. He then looked over his shoulder at the still sleeping Natsu.

"Hey, I just got an idea!"

(with Wendy)

The moment that sunk in, Wendy didn't miss a beat, as she started running back towards the guild.

"I have to warn everyone!" she declared.

"Wendy!" Carla called.

"You can't go! You won't make it out of town!" Mystogan said.

"I don't care!" Wendy answered, "I'm part of Fairy Tail! I've got to save my friends and my brother!" As she ran down the road, Mystogan clenched his teeth, before reaching into his cloak, and pulling out a couple small balls. He held them out to Carla.

"Just in case, hold onto these!" he said. Carla, not sure how to answer, took them.

(at Fairy Tail)

"Ah, I can see why Juvia and Lucy like hanging with their men, nothing like hanging with your beau in a rainy day," Cana said as she hugged a barrel.

"Just leave some of your 'beau' for the rest of us," Mirajane said as she put on her coat.

"Wait, don't tell me you're going out in this weather," Cana said, looking back at her friend.

"Just to the church," Mira answered, before looking to her brother, "Coming Elfman?"

"Yeah, I'm right began," Elfman answered, "I was just lecturing Jet and Droy about being men, seeing as Levy had to step up and save them while they were all tied up."

"You're not going to get over that are you?" Droy asked.

"Isn't that a given?" Jet responded.

"They're going to the church on a day like this?" Lucy asked, looking at the Strauss siblings.

"Well, it is the anniversary of Lisanna's death," Cana said.

"Lisanna? Oh yeah," Lucy said, "She was the youngest, right?"

"Indeed," Levy answer sadly, "She died two years ago today. Every year, Elfman and Mira head to the church."

"It was hard on Natsu too," Cana said, "But at least he has you now, You and you're kid." Lucy smiled, as she looked at her sleeping man. He now had drawings all over his face, courtesy of Gray.

"So my Natsu had a girl back in the day, eh?" she asked, touching her stomach, "Maybe if our baby is a girl, we can call her Lisanna."

Meanwhile, Juvia and Gray were sitting next to each other, with Juvia cuddled up next to the Ice Mage, only this time, Gray wasn't protesting. Much to the contrary, he was snuggling against her as well. He looked down at Juvia, who was smiling so bright it could very possibly have cleared the skies.

"What's that smile, about?" Gray asked with his own.

"I'm just so happy to finally be with you," Juvia answered, not breaking her smile. Gray blushed at how cute she was smiling. How could I have been such an idiot? he said She's so cute!

"Maybe our future child can be with Natsu and Lucy's child?" Juvia suggested. Gray flushed red at that.

"We just got together!" he said, before pausing, "And I don't think I'd ever let my kid be with that flame brain's kid!" Bisca and Alzack watched Juvia and Gray and Natsu and Lucy.

Its so easy for Lucy and Juvia Bisca thought How do they do it?

Maybe I should ask Natsu and Gray how they got Lucy and Juvia like that Alzack though. The two then looked at each other, before both flushed red.

"So how about this rain?" Bisca asked.

"I thought only Juvia could make it rain like this," Alzack said. The awkwardness was so thick you could cut it with a knife.

"You know you too have been getting along quite well as of late," Erza said as she walked past them, "Keep those moments close. I speak from experience when I say that they won't come all the time." The gunslingers continued to glow pink, as Erza walked on.

"Gah!" Lucy said, as she lay against the table, "Why won't something happen?"

"Its the rain, its kind of limiting," Levy said.

"I wouldn't be opposed to giving birth here and now," Lucy said, "Just for something to happen!"

(with Wendy)

Wendy stumbled, landing face fist on the wet pavement. As she was getting up, she could sense a disturbance in the air. She looked up, and saw a massive vortex starting form. A vortex so large, it encompassed the entire town. Wendy quickly got back up, and ran up to the guild

"Everyone!" Wendy called, "We need to get out of here! The sky is…" She was silenced as the buildings all over the town seemed to twist up towards the vortex, as a massive torrent swirled up into the sky. In an instant, there was nothing left but white dust.

For what seemed like an eternity, Wendy just stared at the empty space.

"The guild… the town… disappeared," she whispered, before calling out, "Is anyone here! Is there anyone left!" There was no answer. Wendy began to tear up.

"Someone… please answer," she said softly as she fell to her knees, "I don't want to be alone again." With a grunt, someone erupted out of the dust. It turns out to be Natsu.

"Eh?" he said, "What happened?" Wendy looked up at him briefly.

"Big brother!" she cried, as she threw her arms around Natsu, sobbing in tears, "I'm not alone!" Natsu held her as she cried, looking around.

"What happened, where is everyone?" he asked. Wendy looked up, still in his arms.

"Everyone's gone," she said softly, "They all disappeared into a hole in the sky." Natsu stared in surprise. He then looked around again, and an expression of pure panic descended on his face.

"LUCY!" he cried, "LUCY!" He then ran around, looking for his pregnant girlfriend. Wendy stared at the ground. She couldn't believe this had happened.

"Were we the only ones to be left behind?" she asked softly, "Because we're Dragon Slayers."

"That's correct," Carla said as she fluttered up.

"Carla! You're alright!" Wendy said, smiling again.

"In a physical sense, yes," Carla answer solemnly, "We're lucky for your draconic powers. You two remained here."

"Screw us!" Natsu said angrily, "What about the others! What about Lucy!"

"They were allowed up by the Anima," Carla said, pointing up, "To the world beyond this one. Edolas."

"Edolas!" Natsu said, "Where's that! I'm going to and turn them to ash!"

"Calm down, big brother!" Wendy said, pulling Natsu's arm, before looking at Carla, "Why do you know so much about all of this?" Instead of getting Carla's answer, she got an answer from a different flying cat.

"Natsu!" Happy said, as he flew into Natsu's arms, "Where's the town?"

"Some place in Edolas," Natsu answered, as he glared up at the sky, "We're going to go and kick their asses!"

"I'm from Edolas," Carla explained, "As is the tom cat." Somehow the area became even more silent, as everyone stared at Carla.

"We're the reason, the town disappeared," she explained, "Let me explain. Edolas is a world that exists separate of this one. For them, magic is a finite resource. So their starting to lose it. To prevent that, the ruler came up with a means to absorb magic from our world, Earthland. Said magic is Anima, which we have to thank for all of this. Six years ago, Anima started opening all around Earthland, but it wasn't enough. This Anima was so large that it swallowed up the whole town."

"So they took the town to steal the guild's magic?" Wendy asked.

"In a nutshell."

"Those bastards!" Natsu said, as he spat a fireball into the sky, "Give back my girl and my kid!"

"So this is my fault?" Happy asked slowly.

"Not directly, but still," Carla answered.

"Wait, how can you be from Edolas, I hatched you from an egg here!" Wendy said.

"Yeah! I did the same with Happy!" Natsu chimed in.

"Well we were both born and raised in this world, but the knowledge of Edolas was directly inserted into our minds. We should've known everything now." Happy stared at the ground at this.

"Well that's it," Carla said, "This is all our fault."

"Carla, what's the mission?" Happy asked softly, "I want to know who I am."

"Why don't you remember yourself, stupid tomcat!" Carla snapped. Happy's eyes returned to the ground. Natsu took a breath, as his chest lit up.

"Alright, we've got the stories straight, now we need to take action," he said.

"No way are things straightened out!" Carla yelled, but Natsu paid her no heed.

"Everyone's in this Edolas place, right?" Natsu asked, as he looked up at the sky, "Might as well head in that direction to save them."

"Aye!" Happy said, "We should save everyone!"

"They're there, right Carla?" Wendy asked.

"They should be there," Carla answered, "Whether they can be saved is another thing. We may not be able to get out, either."

"Well I don't really care about that," Natsu said, "My pregnant girlfriend is there, as is the rest of my family, save for you guys and Igneel. As far as I'm concerned, this place doesn't got anything for me anymore."

"I second that!" Wendy said.

"Aye!" Carla clenched her paws, as she thought that over.

"As a member of Fairy Tail, I'm obligated by my conscience to do something," she said, "But bare a few things in mind. First of all, we need to disguise ourselves. We can't let ourselves get caught."

"Easy enough," Natsu said.

"Second, the tomcat must not ask about our mission."

"Aye," Happy said softly.

"Third. Since I'm the only one who knows anything about Edolas, so I'll be the navigator. And lastly, if the tomcat or I do anything to compromise our goal, you must execute us then and there." Wendy and Natsu both stared at her, but didn't say anything.

"I wouldn't betray anyone," Happy said, but Carla ignored him.

"Let's go!" she said, as she then whisked Wendy up. Happy quick did the same with Natsu.

"We're going to need our wings to get through the Anima!" Carla explained, "We'll force our way through the remnants!" With that, the group soared into the sky, into the vortex.

Note: Alright, let's kick off Edolas now. I've actually come up with one idea as to what to do, but I won't spoil it for you. You're going to have to wait, I'm afraid.

And yes, Juvia and Gray are now a couple, though nowhere near to what Natsu and Lucy are. I hope to develop it further for them as things go.

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