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Chapter 12

Cobra wasn't sure who to feel more sorry for at the moment. The kids since they looked absolutely looked terrified by the council guards. Mira and Midnight looked both pissed and scared that something might happen to the kids. Or the council guards since they were thinking of breaking their word to Lucy, who was severely pissed and looking like she was about to murder someone.

"You mind telling me why the council suddenly wants Jase and Talli?" She asked, and he smirked as the lead guard swallowed before straightening slightly.

"We have come to believe that those kids could get the other two prisoners to talk. The council members wish to bring them to the prison to talk to them..."

"Not happening. They already gave me their word that these kids will never have to go near those two again. So, they will have to find another way to get those two to talk." She snarled, and Cobra crossed his arms as he watched the council guards blink at Lucy.

"B..But...Those kids have ties to the unknown Dark Guild! How could you protect them?" One guard stated, and Cobra gave a sigh as everyone tensed as Lucy completely relaxed and stared at the guard.

"How could we not? They are just kids, who were coerced and harmed within that guild. They were under Fang's control, and will not go near him again for their safety. Now, I suggest you tell the council members that they have to find another way to get them to speak. Because, the kids. Are. Not. Going." Lucy finalized, crossing her arms and glaring at the men before her. Only to blink as Makarov stood beside her and gave a nod.

"And that any means to remove the children from this guild will be seen as an act of attack on Fairy Tail." He growled, and Cobra blinked as everyone went silent before almost every guild member gave a smile at that. Looking all too ready to fight the guards before them if any of them made a move toward one of the kids. The head guard finally sighed and pulled out a communication lacrima, activating it and waited for the call to connect.

"Sir. We cannot get the children back, the Celestial Mage refuses to budge on the agreement. Also...They have announced that forceful removal of the children will be seen as an attack." The guard stated, and Cobra watched as a voice came through the device.

"Fine. We shall leave the children alone. Are you near Makarov?" The voice asked, and everyone watched as their Master stepped forward and accepted the device.

"Could you spare some mages? Maybe a couple of your brats could get these two talking." The voice sounded, and Cobra blinked as Makarov thought a moment before giving a smile.

"I believe I know just who to send. They will follow your guards back." With that the old man released the call and turned to everyone else.

"Mirajane. Midnight. I want you two to go and visit these prisoners." He stated, and Cobra blinked as they both tensed.

"But what about Jase and Talli? They don't want to be away from us too long without throwing a fit." Mira stated, holding the little girl close as she suddenly latched onto the woman's skirt. And Cobra frowned as he thought about that, blinking as something came to mind.

"They could go with you. Not to see those two, of course, but stay in the hotel or room until you come back to them. It isn't good for them to be shacked up all the time, so maybe this would be a chance for them to get back on their feet as well." Cobra stated, waiting as the idea settled in before looking at Midnight as he stepped forward.

"While that may have its benefits, who would watch them while Mira and I visited the prisoners?" He asked, and Cobra frowned. He hadn't thought about that, and knew that it would be risky to leave the kids alone, even if they would be staying near the council headquarters.

"If only Pharaoh was here." He heard Talli whisper, and blinked as Lucy stepped forward and crouched before the little girl.

"You know Pharaoh?" She asked, and they both watched as Talli nodded, hiding her face in Mira's skirt.

"He protected Jase and I a few times. He got punished because of it, but..." She trailed off, and Cobra merely smiled as Lucy straightened and reached for her keys. He already knew her plan, and didn't even have to look into her soul to see it. Damn did he love his mate.

Lucy didn't hesitate as she wielded her newest Spirit's key, and smiled brightly as he appeared just as quickly in a bright flame. Glancing down at the kids, she watched as they blinked for a moment before staring between her and Pharaoh in awe.

"Miss Lucy, what can I assist...Jase!? Talli!? Oh, thank the stars you're both okay." Pharaoh stated, crouching down and wrapping the two kids in a hug before pulling away.

"But, how..."

"Fairy Tail took us in. Lucy arranged everything." Jase whispered, clutching onto the spirit's arm with a relieved look on his face. Lucy merely smiled down at them when they all looked her way. Then straightened as she faced everyone else, ready to put the plan into motion.

"I was thinking that I could lend one of you Pharaoh's key. It would only be temporary, until you get back, but he could watch over Jase and Talli while you two...'talked' with Fang and Azelea. When you came back, he could return to the spirit world, or hang around until you guys say otherwise." She stated, watching as they all thought about it, and knew that it was golden when everyone began to smile.

"Oh, Lucy! That's a brilliant idea. Not only will we know that they are protected, but it's also someone that they know and trust. Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!" Mira squealed, wrapping her in a hug as everyone else began to murmur. Lucy giggled and then glanced to Pharaoh.

"Is that alright with you, Pharaoh?" She asked, watching as the spirit gave a smile and picked the kids up.

"Fine by me, Miss Lucy. When should I prepare?" He asked, and Lucy glanced to Makarov.

"You all can leave first thing tomorrow morning. Now, you guards will most likely need a place to stay for the night, we have some spare beds in the medical room, but you'll have to share. I'll leave that up to you. Everyone else, back to our everyday lives, we'll leave this up to Mira and Midnight." He stated, and Lucy gave a hum as she walked off with Mira, Midnight, Cobra, the kids, and Pharaoh. Prepared to help them achieve anything that they might need for their mission.

There you have it! Next spin-off will be a Mira x Midnight! Should be a couple of weeks before you see the first chapter, but I hope to hear from all of you again! Until next time.