Chapter 2

"Every time" Natsu moaned as he stumbled out of the train and landed face first on the platform. "Why do we always have to take the train? Why can't we just walk?"

"Because it's faster to travel by train then to walk" Erza answered as she stepped over a motion sick Natsu.

"Poor Natsu" Keezheekoni crouched down in front of Natsu and gave him a pat on the head. "Don't worry. Your no longer moving so you should feel better soon. An if you're not we'll just have to leave you here."

"Don't you dare." Natsu yelled as he jumped up and charged off in a random direction.

"And once again he's gone without thinking" Kimba sighed as they watched Natsu disappear.

After Erza chased Natsu down, punched him on the head and dragged him back, the group headed towards the Mayors mansion. Lucy knocked on the door and they where greeted by a young maid who immediately took them to see the Mayor, Jasper, and his wife Maria.

"Welcome to Forrestfield." Jasper greeted them as he dismissed the maid. "Thank you for responding to my request so quickly."

"It's a pleasure to be able to be able to assist you." Erza replied as they sat down. "although I am curious about this wizard we have to track down. Tell us what trouble are they causing? This place doesn't appear to be under threat. Its was so peaceful when we arrived."

"I know" Jasper sighed. "It started a few weeks ago, not long after our annual flower festival. We where just coming home from an outing with our daughter when we were confronted by a strange woman. She said she was from a dark guild, but she wouldn't say which one. According to her she wanted us to hand command of the town over to the guild master. We refused. Since then we have been having nothing but trouble. Everyday she comes to this town and harasses the citizens. Unfortunately we do not know what type of magic she uses. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you."

"That doesn't bother us." Erza assured. "We don't mind having a challenging opponent once in a while. It makes the fight more interesting."

"I see. I am glad this doesn't bother you." Jasper looked relieved. "Is there anything else you need to know?"

"I think that's all we need." Erza rose from her seat. "We'll be heading off now. Don't worry about a thing."

"thank you. Your help is greatly appreciated."

"Alright then. LET'S GO KICK SO ASS!" Natsu hollered before dashing over to the nearest window and jumping out of it.

"Natsu wait for me." Keezheekoni squealed as she bolted after him.

"Oh no you don't." Erza scolded as she grabbed the back of Keezheekoni's top as the child attempted to follow Natsu out the window. "You can walk out the front door like a normal person."

"Fine." Keezheekoni grumbled as Erza marched her out of the room. "Natsu's window option is more fun though."

"That's because he's an idiot and a bad influence to you." Grey announced.

"I think so too Grey my love." Juvia swooned as she attempted to hug the ice wizard.

"He is not." Keezheekoni protested as they made it out the door. Shaking Ezra's hand of her top, Keezheekoni bolted off after Natsu yelling at the top of her lungs, "NATSU WAIT FOR ME."

"Kids." Gajeele grumbled under his breath

"Watch yourself" Carla scolded.

"So what are we looking for again?" Keezheekoni questioned as they walked through the forest.

"Some stupid wizard." Natsu grumbled as he rubbed his bruised cheek. "hey Erza. Was hitting me really necessary?"

After he and Keezheekoni had diched the rest of the team at the mansion the two of them had taken off into the forest. Unfortunately, when the rest of the team had caught up Erza was not happy with either of them. Natsu had ended up with a punch to the face and a scolding while Keezheekoni managed to get off with just a scolding.

"yes. Now stop whining. We have a job to do." Erza replied back bluntly. "we need to stay alert for any attacks this mysterious wizard may spring."

"Yeah, yeah. I hear you." Natsu grumbled.

"It's strange don't you think." Wendy suddenly spoke up. "I mean, why would a dark guild want to take over a little town like Forrestfield. The town doesn't have any guilds or any reason to attract the attention of a dark guild."

"I wondered about that to." Juvia admitted.

"Dark guilds have strange motives sometimes." Erza sighed. "the only way to solve this mystery if to capture this dark wizard and force the truth out of her."

"Hey look." Lucy's shout drew everyone's attention. "Up ahead. There's something wrong with the forest. It's looks… shattered."

"Let's move." Erza barked, breaking into a sprint.

The rest of the team sprinted after her, barely managing to keep up. In a few seconds, they found themselves standing on the edge of a broken section of forest. Trees where smashed into pieces and flung around. Large chunks of wood where embedded deeply in the ground and other trees. The amount of damage was enough to make any one think that a tornado had ripped through the forest.

"whoa this is insane." Grey gawked. "whoever did this must be strong."

"either that or they where on a rampage." Erza ripped a chunk of wood from the ground and studied it. "This is still green. Whoever did this was here recently and may not be far away. I wouldn't be surprised if the person we are tracking is the one who did this."

"Then let's get after her before she gets away then." Natsu growled, ready to charge off.

A tug on his vest caught his attention. Keezheekoni stared up at her brother with wide eyes.

"Actually Natsu, she's still here. Listen. Can't you hear her?"

Natsu glanced around listening hard. A soft, faint giggle that was so quiet a normal human wouldn't hear echoed in his mind. Whirling around, Natsu shot a ball of fire at a near by tree. The force of the attack sent wood splinters flying in all directions. A brief flash of movement was seen as the dust and smoke cleared.

"WE KNOW YOU'RE THERE." Natsu yelled. "QUIT HIDING ALREADY!"

"My, my. How cute. The mayor has sent a bunch of fairies after me. This should be fun." A smooth voice spoke behind them. "Now I wonder: Who should I kill first?"