Hey everyone! Thanks for reading! Again as always, I appreciate your reviews and favorites.

I guess I need to do this as well I DO NOT OWN FAIRY TAIL, OBVIOUSLY BECAUSE I'D BE A WHOLE LOT RICHER AND NATSU AND ERZA WOULDA BEEN TOGETHER LONG AGO ;) here we go Aye Sir :•3

Erza ran back into the resort and up the stairs and sprinted down the hallway, approaching the door.

"Pardon me...look out! Coming through!" Erza yelled as she passed several other vacationers.

She finally arrived at the big red door to the room in which Lucy was staying. She pounded her fists in the mahogany door.

"What is it this time Natsu?!" Lucy swung the door open. "Oh..Erza...I thought it was Natsu asking for some love advice...what's up?"

"Trouble at the guild. We have no time to spare let's go." Erza said briskly in a monotone. The red head turned to walk down the hall.

Lucy didn't hesitate to grab her things(including Leo back in his gate) and follow.

The girls met up with Natsu, Gray and Happy.

"So can someone please explain to me what the heck is goin on at the guild?!" Lucy asked annoyed and slightly paranoid.

"Apparently there is a dark guild attacking Fairy Tail. They're holding some hostages and requested me, Natsu, Erza, Laxus and Gajeel to fight them." Gray stated as he threw his white coat to the ground, not realizing he was stripping.

"What guild is it?" The celestial wizard asked as she tried to keep up with the other three. She grabbed Gray's coat from the ground.

"I believe we are dealing with Phantom Lord once again, this time though, the element four are not involved. Obviously since Juvia is on our side." Gray replied snatching his coat back from Lucy, embarrassed.

"Phantom Lord?! So we'll be dealing with those damn shades again huh?" Natsu said as he punched his fists together, both engulfed in flames at this point in time.

"So they're not after Lucy this time?" Erza stated.

"I guess not." Natsu shrugged.

The four finally approached the guild before a though struck The scarlet haired Mage came to a halt. They were under the cover of nightfall, but still, and uneasy feeling came over Erza that she just could not shake.

"Wait. I get the feeling this is not right. I think Phantom Lord is still after Lucy and all of this is just a trap. Why else would thy request all of Lucy's teammates to leave her side?" Erza said, feeling as though she had foiled any Phantom plots.

"Oh...Erza...good thinking!" Lucy said. "But why would they come after me again? My father and I have come to terms. Not to mention he's broke." Lucy replied, now a little nervous walking behind Erza.

"Oi that's right, he works at... Lucky lovers or something right?" Natsu said of course mixing up the words and getting them wrong. That's Natsu for you.

Lucy face palmed and continued walking toward the guild with her friends.

"Stop...again. Lucy I don't think you should go any further without at least summoning a spirit." Gray said, concerned.

"I can't summon right now, with Loke being out for so long, it drained me." Lucy replied shamefully. "I'm such a weak member of Fairy Tail!" She sobbed. "Let's just let them take me!"

"Lucy!" Erza shouted, in her dark and frightening manor. Her eyes darkened and covered by her hair.

Lucy shook in her nearly knee high boots, trembling with fear at the tone Erza just spoke in.

"E...e...Erza?" Lucy managed to spit out as Erza approached her, sword out and headed straight for her throat.

"You listen to me, listen very closely." Erza started as she held her blade under the celestial wizard's chin.

Lucy's brown eyes widened and she was afraid to even breath. She squeezed her legs tightly together trying not to pee from sheer fear.

"If they came after Natsu, me, or Gray, none of us would back down from protecting them. If it came down to it, we would all lay our lives down to protect anyone in the guild! ANYONE. It's about time you take some pride in who you are, Lucy Heartfillia! You're a damn great wizard! You even have charms that not even I can gather the courage to use. If I ever hear you talk like this again, I personally will pulverize you." Erza threatened.

Lucy stood amazed. She was shocked that Erza admitted that Lucy had the upper hand in some areas. Of course Lucy was good at throwing her feminine wiles around at any guy making most, okay some, weak in the knees. Erza was just a little more dignified than that...in her mind. She knew how to throw her body around too, the gothic Lolita outfit? The time the worked as waitresses. Erza didn't wanna admit it, but she DID know how to work it.

"Erza..." Lucy's eyes began to we'll up with tears. Erza dropped her sword and hugged Lucy with a CLANK. "Sow...hawd..." Lucy said, as her face was smooshed against the cool, metal armor.

"That's it!" Natsu shouted.

"Pewvewt! Lucy shouted still smooshed against Erza's plated chest.

"No no...not like that...haha...although..."Natsu grinned.

Erza shot him a death glare and he immediately stopped grinning his dragon smile.

"I...I meant that...remember the time I bailed you outta jail, Erza?" Natsu said, half sheepishly and the other half pridefully.

"Natsu." Erza released Lucy from her embrace. "You are the one that got me in jail in the first time, and ended up spending the night there with me...but I see where you're going with this..."

"Okay I'm so lost right now!" Lucy whined.

"Either way you need to hurry and decide because people are being held hostage here! Gray said anxiously, once again removing his coat

"I know!" Erza snapped. "Natsu you don't happen to have that red wig on you...do you?" Erza questioned.

"Well yeah Erza I carry it with me so I can mimic you and your scariness!" Natsu retorted sarcastically. This was followed by a dead-arm blow from Erza. Natsu wailed.

"Okay we can do without. Let me see what I can find in my collection. " Erza began glowing and going through her Reequip phase and shortly after she emerged from her starry scene. "Strip." She said casually to Lucy.

"Wh...why?!" Lucy said eyes wide.

"Hell I wouldn't mind if they both did." Natsu whispered to Gray. Gray snickered and grinned in agreement.

Erza suddenly brought out a small changing tent and shoved Lucy in it.

"Ahh!" Lucy stumbled in and changed into the outfit before her. It was one of Erza 's lighter armors. "Flight Armor" Lucy actually looked quite cute in the armor, especially with the ears. Erza stepped into the tent.

"Looking good!" Erza just so happened to have a red wig in her slew of outfits, it was a bit shorter than her hair, it would do. She adjusted the outfit and had Lucy ready to go as her double. "You'll gain some of my power with this Fligt Armor. With it, you can move quickly, and strike your opponent with ease. " she stated as the changing tent disappeared.

"Two Erza's... Damn I'm liking this!" Natsu grinned a wide, toothy smile.

"Ain't to bad Lucy. You just need to make a mean face and you'll look just like Erza!" Happy shouted.

Lucy tried her best to put on a stern, Erza face. Whatever it was, it was far from Erza. It looked more like constipation and the three other Wizards chuckled.

"Lucy, don't try too hard." Natsu smirked.

"Let's go everyone." Said The real Erza.

"This sword is different..." Lucy said swinging around the short hand sword. It was gorgeous. Short blade, light to carry with a scarlet hilt that looked like it had golden thorns growing onto the blade itself. It gave her a sense of power. No wonder Erza had an immense collection of weapons.

"Be careful with that! It's sharp...there's a reason I only gave you one of those." Erza threatened.

"A..aye sir.." Lucy replied.

The four arrived at the guild finally. (Happy:why exclude me?! Author:okay okay..) pardon..

The five arrived at the guild finally. The sky was dark, it felt as though it was going to rain at any moment. Maybe an effect from Juvia's separation anxiety from being away from Gray so long and in captivity.

Thankfully there was not a giant guild that could walk standing before hers although outside the guild there were members of Fairy Tail fighting off shades once again. This time the shades were light golden. It must've been an effect of the Fairy Law that was cast on Jose not too long ago.

"There you all are!" Screamed Mira, running up to the group. She looked at Erza, then over to Lucy and began to blink an rub her eyes. "What?..." She said. "Okay obviously that's Lu..." She was cut off by Lucy's hand over her mouth.

"Shut it Mira!" Lucy said. "I think they're after Lucy!" Lucy said.

Mira nodded understanding the situation and pushed Lucy away.

"Could you truly tell that easily?" Inquired Erza as she and the others began slashing and punching at the shades that surrounded them.

"Oh no, it's just because I know Lucy's breasts are slightly...and I can't stress that word enough...larger than yours Erza..." Mira said smiling.

"What? That's completely untrue!" Erza snapped. "You're only saying that because we're still rivals in your mind, Mira." Erza said still slashing at the shades.

"Can we discuss boobies later?" Gray yelled.

"Aye!" Mira said, running toward the guild.

"That girl..." Erza grit her teeth and continued toward the front of the guild with Lucy. Each time the shades would hit them, the shades immediately apologized.

"Gomenasai! Gomenasai!" They would cry. Erza looked perplexed... She couldn't figure out why on earth the shades were acting out on their own emotion, let alone saying sorry for attacking. "Fairy Law.." Erza thought. Then how is Jose even attacking?

The two Erza's finally reached the guild. "Erza... What the?" Master said as he sat casually on the bar.

"Master?! What are you doing, can't you see we are in the middle of a battle?! And what about he hostages?!" Erza yelled, questioning the master was not something she normally did, this time would be an exception.

"Why the hell is Lucy dressed like you?" The master replied. Erza could see the pink in his cheeks. Clearly he had been drinking, considering the 'Drunk Breath' sign above his balding head.

"Master?!" Erza yelled. "Then I suppose this battle falls in my hands now." Erza stated. "Mira, take Lucy and protect her, I'm going to take Natsu and Gray to find Jose." Erza said pushing Lucy-Erza to Mira.

"Will do!" Mira smiled and winked, shrugging off the fact that Erza would be around with Natsu.

"What this about things falling into your hands now, Scarlet." A familiar voice said from behind. "As I recall...I'm still the guild's too choice for successor."

Erza turned to face what she assumed to be Laxus. Her assumptions were correct.

"Laxus! Master allowed you back?" Erza stammered.

"On temporary basis, yes. If we defeat Jose, I'm back for good. I really owe Fairy Tail a big one."

"You bet you do!" Erza glared bit then eased her face into a smile. "Let's do this." She said, and gave him a 'welcome home' pat on the back.

The artificial lightning dragon and the knight Mage ran out toward Natsu and Gray. Gajeel had already met up with the other two.

"Where are Jose's attacks coming from? And where are they keeping the hostages?" Erza asked, looking toward Gajeel.

"I think since our...well their now..guild got destroyed, thy have to be hiding out somewhere in Magnolia.." Gajeel stated.

"You aren't so sure of yourself, Gajeel.." Laxus snapped.

"Well hell, Laxus, I ain't the one that turned my comrades against each other for the fun of it now am I? So sit be questionin who's side I'm on, if I ain't questionin you!" Gajeel retorted.

"Shut it! We can all duke it out after this crap is settled. I'm picking up that weirdo's scent. I think it's coming from that boat." Natsu said pointing to a boat docked at the harbor.

"Let's do this!" Gray said.

"I'm pumped!" Shouted Natsu.

"We need a game plan. If we just go and attack them, they may be expecting it." Erza said.

"Why would they be hiding then?!" Natsu questioned. He looked to Erza. She looked back at him. They stared at each other for a moment, both knowing they disagreed with the other, not wanting to ease up and let the other win.

Sensing the tension between them, Laxus spoke up. "Alright as temporary master, I call the shots. Now, I think Natsu has a point, they probably ain't expectin us, but we also need to be cautious. Since Gajeel used to be part of Phantom Lord himself, we need to ask him about it, because he knows the master better than us." Laxus said, looking to Gajeel.

This seemed to ease the tension between both Laxus and Gajeel, and Erza and Natsu.

"I think we just go and give em what their askin for! A good ol kick in the ass!" Gajeel said.

"It's settled, let's go." Erza said, pushing down her pride.

"Alrightyyyy! I'm all fired up!" Yelled Natsu.

"Aye sir!" Happy said, raising his hand.

"Let's do it, I'm pumped."

"Let's make em pay!" Gajeel said as his fists turned to iron.

Laxus gave a nod and the five(oops sorry Happy..) six took off toward the boat.

Meanwhile, back inside the guild.

"Lucy...you think Natsu and Erza are a couple?" Mira said sighing as they sat in the library of the guild.

"Mmm..." Said Lucy-Erza as she tapped her chin. "No...not yet... Say...Mira...do you...lllliiiiikkkkee Natsu?" Said Lucy-Erza, imitating Happy yet again.

"Wha?! No! Well...I may...like...him...a little." Mira blushed.

"Well, Mira, I don't wanna hurt you...but I think Natsu really has a thing for Erza.. Don't get me wrong, I think you're gorgeous! You model for the weekly sorcerer magazine. " Lucy-Erza beamed.

"Thanks Luza! Ehehe!" Mira said, blushing.

Meanwhile, at the harbor.

"Alright you creep! Come out!" Natsu said as he jumped onto the boat that was currently docked on the harbor. As soon as he jumped onto the boat he felt instantly sick and rushed over to the ledge of the boat, hurling.

"Oh Natsu, keep it together, it's not even moving!" Happy yelled.

Erza shook her head. "Come on Natsu..."

"Guess we can't count on him." Laxus said.

"He'll get over it.. Hey Gajeel, you gonna be okay fighting your old master?" Gray asked, looking over at Gajeel.

"I gotta even the score with that bastard so hell yeah!" Gajeel replied.

"Okay let's go. We'll leave Natsu behind." Laxus said, walking toward the door to the cabin of the boat.

"Don't count...me...out yet." Natsu stood up and wobbled toward the group.

No one seemed to be on the ship on the outside. The ship seemed to resemble the mighty Christina of Blue Pegasus. Of course without the large horse emblem... But it was a vast and mighty ship indeed.

"Keep it together Natsu." Erza said steadying him.

Natsu weakly smiled. "I ain't gonna let ol popsicle over here beat me" he said as enthusiastically as a sick wizard could.

"Natsu, you're at a huge disadvantage and second of all, we're on the same team, flame head. " Gray retorted.

Laxus had already entered the cabin. "Hurry up, retards!" He yelled from inside.

"Ah forge this Natsu." Erza said throwing him into her back into a piggy back ride. Miraculously, Natsu seemed to do better on her back.

"I guess Natsu doesn't consider you to be transportation either, Erza." Happy said as he rested himself on too of Natsu's head, enjoying the free ride for once.

Erza blushed a little as she followed swiftly after Laxus.

"I'm all fired up! Yeeehaaaaw Erza!" Natsu yelled easing a fist full of fire as if riding a war horse.

Gray shook his head in embarrassment. Erza tried her hardest not to stop and beat the hell outta Natsu but there was really no time for that right now so she but her lip angrily.

The ship seemed enormous from the inside. Thy searches the corridors and seemed to find no one in any of the rooms. Further and further down the halls of the cabin searching every closet and cranny.

"Wait...somethin don't feel right." Gajeel said stopping suddenly, Gray running straight into his back, knocking Gray to the floor.

Gajeel searched around the area and started to sniff around. "I ain't pickin up his scent anymore. But I can smell..." Sniff...sniff..."Levy!" Gajeel pushed Erza, Natsu, Happy, and even Laxus away rushing to the end of the hallway and opening the door violently. "Levy!" He screamed and ran into the the room.

The others rushed behind him and entered the room to see the horrifying sight. Levy, Wendy, Evergreen, Lisanna, and Juvia all severely beaten and all bound to individual chairs. Gajeel of corse rushed to Levy.

"Levy!" He yelled as he knelt down to untie the ropes that bound her.

Erza set Natsu down and he immediately rushed to Lisanna's aid.

"Oh Lisanna..." He said looking at her slumped over form.

Erza paid no mind to Natsu helping Lisanna, rushed over to Wendy. Laxus to Evergreen and of course Gray aided Juvia.

"They're magic seals binding them.." Gajeel stated. "Gonna have to use magic to break em." Gajeel turned his arm into a small steel blade and freed poor little Levy. Catching her in his arms, Gajeel's eyes started to tear. "Damn them.." He grit his teeth. He could see that she was breathing lightly. But he swore to himself that he would severely torture the one who did this to his friend.

"Lisanna!" Natsu tried to shake her shoulders lightly after breaking the dark magic seal that bound her. Whomever did this, did it in a hurry with sloppy magic, but they had to be powerful to take out the girls. They may be girls, but together they were probably as powerful as Erza. Lisanna opened her eyes slowly. Natsu lay her on the ground and pushed the hair out of her face.

"Hey...you okay..Lisanna?" Natsu asked, his dragon eyes filled with concern for his childhood love.

"N...Natsu..." She cringed as she tried to smile, and grabbed at her side. "Y...you came for me.." A tear slid from the corner of her eye.

"What did they do to you? Who did this?" Natsu clenched his fiery fists and punched the ground. Obviously so concerned motion sickness had no effect.

"J...Jose...revenge for...defeating him...a...and...G...Gajeel a...and J..Juvia.." She inhaled deeply. "F..for them...leaving...the.." Natsu hushed her. He could see her struggling. He looked to Wendy, the only one who would possibly be able to heal anyone. She lay limp in Erza's arms.

"Hey.. Wendy... Wake up." Erza said with a crack in her voice. She held back tears if anger and fear for he lives of her friends.

"G..gray... Ju...Juvia was... Strong for you..." She smiled weakly as Gray broke the seal binding her. She began to fall to the ground but was stopped by Gray's cold, bare chest and his arms locked underneath hers, stabilizing the weakened water wizard

"Juvia.." He started. "We're gonna get these guys.. I promise you that." He hoisted her up into his arms gently and leaned down and kissed her cheek, easing her intense pain.

"Where's Carla?!" Happy yelled frantically.

"Over here idiot! They stuffed me in this bag and I can't get out." Carla yelled from a corner. Happy flew over to assist her.

"Carla..." Happy said, wrapping his arms around his fellow Exceed.

"Get off me! Where is Wendy?" Carla asked, shoving Happy away.

"There." Happy pointed to Erza who was holding Wendy.

"Wendy!" Carla flew over to Erza and sadly rested on top of her head.

"L..Laxus..." Evergreen stammered.

"Ever..." Laxus bit his lip. "Alright! Everyone, back to the guild immediately! We have to get our comrades to the infirmary!" He had already scooped poor Ever up Into his arms.

After the wounded were taken to the infirmary, Natsu, Gajeel, Erza, Gray, and Laxus met back up in from of the guild. The night was slowly fading away. It wouldn't be too long before the sun decided to greet the wizards.

"Obviously, the shades have dissipated, and the enemy has left. This was an act if retaliation." Laxus said.

"Then we need to go after that Cantom Board then." Natsu yelled smashing his fists together in a flaming rage.

"We don't even know where they're located, Natsu, don't get ahead of yourself. " Erza corrected. Everyone felt weary, and worry filled each of their hearts. Once again, Fairy Tail was facing troubles, and on the verge of losing their friends.

"Actually... I know where they relocated Phantom Lord." Gajeel stated.

"You traitor!" Laxus yelled, grabbing Gajeel by the collar.

"Laxus!" Erza yelled, grabbing Laxus by the arm.

"I've been a double agent between here and there for Master! Dammit!" Gajeel yelled.

Laxus lowered Gajeel slowly and then brushed off the top of Gajeel's shoulder and patted his chest apologetically.

"Alright, so now we have the upper hand." Gray stated.

"Then let's go." Erza said. "Fairy Tail has been through enough!" She herself was getting fired up.

"That's enough, Brats!" Master said as he approached the group. He was clothed in his white robe, his 'Master' attire. No silly hat, no blue and orange stripes and obviously, no drunken breath.

"Master." Said Erza as she turned from the circle to face him.

"What?! You mean we ain't gonna retaliate?!" Natsu yelled.

"How can you be so blind, Gramps, obviously they're gonna attack again." Laxus said.

"No, they won't." Master replied calmly, his hands draped in his pockets.

"I don't understand, Master." Said Erza, confused at his actions.

"They've done what they wanted. He hurt my brats a second time, so as the father if the brats.. I'm going after him again. Fairy Law once more, will kill him and he'll be sorry he messed with my kids." Master began to grow into his enormous size. His voice deepened and he spoke again. "Gajeel, lead the way." Master extended his hand down and picked up Gajeel, and with that. They were off.

"I ain't gonna just sit here and let him go alone!" Natsu said.

"Natsu... Master said.." Erza started before she was interrupted by Natsu.

"No! I dot care what he said! They hurt our friends!" Natsu yelled.

"I agree with Natsu." Gray stated.

"Fairy Law will take you out." Laxus stated. "Because its against Gramp's will, you will be considered his enemy there because be doesn't want us there." Laxus said.

"That's not true...is it? We never died when YOU did Fairy Law on us." Natsu snapped.

"I never intended to hurt anyone. Gramps does. There is a huge difference between justice and stupidity, Natsu. Don't go."

"Chichan.." Natsu said looking down.

"Let's just visit everyone in the infirmary, you know we can count on Master. " Gray said.

"Mmm.. Okay fine..." Natsu sighed and looked down.

"Hey man, Lisanna will really appreciate it." Gray said as he walked toward the medical center of Magnolia.

"Let's go." Erza said and walked behind Gray, Natsu And Laxus behind him.

They arrived at the infirmary and go directions to the rooms in which there comrades were being treated. Levy and Wendy were in one room. Lucy was there with them visiting. Ever and Juvia in another room together, and Lisanna in a room to herself, Mira and Elfman by her side.

Gray walked into Juvia's room, following Laxus.

"G...Gray." Juvia said, trying to sit up in her bed. He walked over to her bed and pulled up a chair next to her.

"No, Juvia just rest, okay?" He comforted her.

Laxus stood next to Evergreen's bed. She was sleeping. Exhausted from the previous attacks.

"Juvia, can you tell me what happened? Did they..." Gray grabbed her hand.

"No, they didn't...to..Juvia... But.. Lisanna..." Juvia clutched his hand tightly.

"Damn." Gray muttered under his breath.

Natsu went into Lisanna's room and stood in the doorway. His heart sank at the sight before him. Lisanna lay there, motionless. A nurse standing near her bed as she tucked Lisanna into he covers gently. Mira and Elfman sat looking out the window of the room, waiting for their sister to awaken.

"May I come in?" Natsu asked kindly.

The nurse looked at him hesitantly but ushered him in.

"Thank you." Natsu said.

"Only a few minutes. And I'm not leaving her alone with anyone. " the nurse warned.

"Natsu is okay, he is a man." Elfman said, turning and looking at the nurse.

Natsu looked confused but he walked to Lisanna's side and knelt down. "Lisanna.." He whispered.

Lisanna's big blue eyes fluttered open and she smiled at the sight before her. "Natsu." She said quietly and weakly.

"Hey; how ya doin?" He said quietly, trying to tame his loud, dragon ways.

"I'm..okay." She lied.

"Lisanna, really? What happened in there?" Natsu urged.

"I don't wanna talk about it." Lisanna turned her head away.

"You should've been by her side Natsu! Instead of frolicking with Erza!" Mira exclaimed with tears in her eyes.

"Mira, take it easy. Being mean to comrades is not a man." Elfman stated, rubbing her back. He then leaned down and whispered to her. "You need to make up your mind, quit liking him and hoping Lisanna gets him too."

"I want her to be with him... Cause I realized.. Laxus isn't so bad.." She whispered with a blush.

"Lisanna." Natsu overheard the other siblings but ignored them. "They didn't...uhm..."

"Yes Natsu, Jose himself! Okay!" Lisanna burst into tears.

"Oh Lisanna!" Gently Natsu sat down next to her on the bed, she wrapped her arms around his neck and sobbed.

"Can I stay with you for a while, when I get out?" Lisanna asked with huh hopes.

"I..." Natsu was once again torn. What would Erza think? He couldn't just say no... But he risked losing Erza's trust and maybe Erza completely. He gulped and the. Sighed. "Of course Lisanna, of course you can." He said rubbing her back.

Erza watched in the doorway as the two embraced, Lisanna staring strait at Erza as she asked to stay with Natsu, as if rubbing it in her face. Natsu had no clue she was watching.

Erza clenched her fists and turned and walked out of the doorway to visit Wendy and as soon as she was out of sight Natsu caught Erza's scent.

"Erza... No." He said letting to of Lisanna. "Dang.." He sighed. 'I don't think she'll be very understanding of his...' He though to himself.

Erza walked into Wendy's room. Levy looked like she was doing okay, sitting up and drinking some juice. Wendy was chatting with someone very familiar. His back was turned to her, but judging by his attire and staffs attached to his back, she instantly knew who it was.

"Mystogan." Erza said smiling.

Mystogan turned to Erza, his face uncovered. Erza hadn't seen him unmasked before. She gasped and stepped back, as she stepped back, she lost balance and was suddenly on the ground.

"J...je..je..." She struggled.

"Erza...I didn't want you to see me." He said, leaning down and picking her up to her feet. "Don't be so clumsy, I'm not be person you think I am." He said touching her face and smiling kindly.

"Mystogan...how...why... Why do you have his face?" Erza managed to get out. Mystogan was acting oddly friendly with Erza. He was always quiet and composed. Then again, Erza didn't know if he ever smiled or not because his face was always covered.

"Turns out, just like Lisanna has a double, so does Jellal. I'm from a world called Edolas. It's a complicated explanation, but this is why Jellal did not recognize Wendy from his past, because it was I who rescued her. I needed to give my little sis a visit." Mystogan stated, dropping his hand from Erza's startled face.

"So..Jellal really...did get executed.." Erza hung her head.

"Well..."

"Mystogan, can you get me some juice?" Wendy interrupted.

"Oh, sure Wendy." Mystogan walked out of the room to fetch Wendy her juice. Erza followed him out.

"You're telling me he isn't dead." Erza asked, concerned.

"Erza, no. He isn't. He asked me not to tell. Right now he is in Edolas for me. I transported him there."

"You broke him out of..." She was silenced by Mystogan's lips pressed against her. She was angry, that was her move, with Natsu. He stole it, and she was also confused. Her heart pounded and butterflies fluttered frantically in her abdomen.

"So that's how it is huh Erz? You ain't nothin but a liar, you mess with people's emotions!" Natsu yelled, punching the wall with a fiery fist at the sight before him.

"Natsu! No.. I.." Erza stuttered.

"No Natsu, it was my fault." Mystogan confessed.

"Yeah?! Why didn't you pull away?!" Natsu looked at Erza, who's eyes were filling with tears from the sheer emotion and anger she was feeling.

"You did the same with Lisanna Back at the hot springs! And I know she's hurting but you accepted her request without consulting with me first! Didn't you?!" She yelled. Mystogan slowly backed away to fetch Wendy that juice.

"Wh...well... I guess you're...you're right." Natsu said shrugging.

"We'll where do we stand, Natsu?" Erza asked, her voice once again cracking. She looked down the halls. She could see that it was now daylight and they all had a major lack of sleep. "Never mind Natsu. Just get some sleep, we're all tired and can't think straight anyway. "

Erza turned and walked to the door. She slowly pushed it open but it slammed back shut. She looked to her right, she saw Natsu's hand gripping the door's handle and she turned to face him. Now their faces nearly touching.

"Where the hell you think you're goin? You don't walk away from problems. And I think someone said you don't let the sun se...uh rise on your anger." Natsu said, puffing out his chest.

"Natsu, what are you doing?" Erza asked, annoyed at this point.

"I'm stoppin my girl from leavin." Natsu said, smiling down at her. Erza's brown eyes opened wide and she smiled and grabbed his scarf, yanking him down and planting her lips onto his.