Spike and Lucy are at the Fairy Tail Guildhall. The Thunder Legion are now opening themselves to the guild and everyone more. Bickslow couldn't help but tease Lucy with Happy about her and Loki falling in love. Evergreen lets Reedus know she doesn't do nude drawings. She poses around a bit in hopes that Reedus will draw her as beautiful as she is. Freed is idly observing what goes around. Then, the Thunder Legion see Spike sitting alone at a table as Erza gets up to talk with the Master. They proceed on introducing themselves to Spike.
"So, this is the Fairy Dragon everyone has been speaking of?" Said Bickslow. "Fairy Dragon. Fairy Dragon." Said Bickslow's Floating Tikis.
"I have to say it's rare seeing a dragon this close and personal," Said Evergreen.
"Agreed. We only heard tales from Natsu when we grew up," Said Freed.
"So, how did you joined Fairy Tail?" Asked Bickslow.
"Yea. I've always wondered how a young dragon such as yourself found the Fairy Tail guild," Said Freed.
"Well, it's a long story," Spike answers, rubbing the back of his head, indicating that his story isn't pleasant. Freed, Bickslow, and Evergreen grabs a chair. They sit around Spike at the table.
"Is it that bad?" Asked Evergreen.
"You'll see," Said Spike.
Spike tells his tale from the very beginning and everything he went through. He reveals more on the abuse and negligence he endured throughout the years of his childhood. With the ongoing pranks and mockery of being compared to other dragons, his friends use him as a tool. An object of their amusement. Spike reveals more to the Thunder Legion. They are unhappy. After a while longer, Spike concludes his tale. The Thunder Legion are irate about Princess Twilight Sparkle and her friends on how they used and abused him.
"That's child exploitation and negligence. Anyone who is a legal guardian that did that to a child will wind up losing the child. Either by the CPS if they have one, or by other legal means of removing the child from the parental guardian's custody," Said Freed.
Spike looks down.
"Don't worry, if they ever come around these parts, we'll show them what happens when you mess with a member of Fairy Tail," Said Evergreen.
"My babies will turn those pretty ponies into ugly ponies," Said Bickslow. "Ugly ponies. Ugly ponies," The Floating Tikis said.
"We'll make sure they won't get away scotfree," Said Freed. "No child should ever endure that kind of treatment."
"Thanks," Spike replies.
"So, what do you have plans for today?" Asked Bickslow.
"Well, ever since I fought alongside with Gajeel and Natsu, I found out that my magic comes from Maker Magic. I call it Energy Maker Magic."
"Energy Maker Magic? Please explain, Spike," Asked Freed.
"Well, Gajeel was explaining to Natsu that they are all that remains to face Laxus during the Fairy Tail Battle Royal. Laxus pointed out that the two were missing me. Laxus shot two streams of lightning blasts at me. I closed my eyes and covered my face. During that timeframe, I imagined that a flaming shield would be in front of me. When I opened my eyes, I saw the flaming shield in front of me. Green and sparkling as I took no damage from Laxus' attack."
"Wow," Said Evergreen in shock.
"That's impressive," Said Bickslow.
"So, can you demonstrate your flaming shield?" Asked Freed.
"Sure," Spike crosses his arms and images a sparkling flaming shield. Seconds later, one spawns in front of the three.
"Wow," The Thunder Legion said in unison.
"Thought process of Maker Magic. Similar to Gray's Ice Maker Magic," Said Freed.
"Yea," Spike nods. "He told me bits of pieces of Maker Magic. However, there is a lot to learn about Magic and, I don't know where to begin."
"Well, that shouldn't be a problem. We know where you can learn all sorts of Magic," Said Freed, smiling at Spike.
"You do? Where?" Spike excitedly expressed.
"The Magic Library. There are all sorts of Magic you can learn to add into your arsenal," Freed replies.
"How far is it?" Asked Spike.
"Not far if we take the train," Said Bickslow. "I've been there a few times."
"Want to know powerful spells? The Magic Library is the place to be," Said Evergreen.
"Sweet!" Spike does a fist pump in the air. He's excited to learn more magic.
Freed, Evergreen, and Bickslow gets up and heads over to see Master Makarov.
"Greetings, Master," Freed greets.
"Freed," Makarov turns to Freed and the Thunder Legion. "Going on another job?"
"Well, more like a field trip. We're taking Spike the Fairy with us to the Magic Library. We want to help him learn more about Magic. Perhaps train him as well."
"Very well, take care of our Fairy Dragon. He is the last of his kind in all of Earth Land."
"What?!" Natsu shouts from afar, hearing the conversation. He rushes to the Thunder Legion and Makarov. "You're taking Spike to the Magic Library?!"
"Yes, we want to help him learn more about Magic. He has a lot of potentials to be a powerful Fairy Dragon for our guild. He doesn't know where to start, so we're taking him there to learn."
"But, I want to teach him how to use Fire Magic! He can use his flames for other purposes as well!" Natsu proclaims.
"Hold up," Gray intervenes. "I should teach Spike more about Maker Magic. He needs to learn more with creativity in mind."
"Well, I have a solution," Said Erza, walking up to Natsu and Gray. "Spike is part of our team. Where he goes, we go as well."
"Very well, Erza. Onward to the Magic Library," Said Freed.
"Hold up, there," Said Gajeel.
"Gajeel," Natsu calls out.
"Something is telling me that you may need me. To help train our Fairy Dragon," Gajeel chuckles.
"Anyone else wants to tag along?" Freed asks. Team Shadow Gear steps up, wanting to go with Spike the Fairy. "Alright, let's go."
The Thunder Legion, Team Shadow Gear, Spike, Erza, Gray, Lucy, Natsu, Happy, and Gajeel leave the Guildhall. Erza has a haul of suitcases and other luggage on her wooden cart. Spike doesn't question it. It reminded him of Rarity bringing so many things. At least Erza is pulling her weight instead of him doing it. They arrive at the Magnolia train station.
"Hold on. We gotta take the train?" Asked Gajeel.
"Yes. We'll get to the Magic Library there faster," Freed answers.
"You have a problem with trains, Gajeel?" Asked Spike.
Gajeel and Natsu are sweating a bit. Spike is surprised by the reactions of the two dragon slayers. Neither of them is a fan of trains.
"Dragon Slayers get motion sickness," Said Lucy. "Transportation is a weakness for all Dragon Slayers."
"Ouch," Spike cringes a little.
"It's either you two get on or get out," Said Erza sternly.
"I'm coming. I still have this feeling that I'm needed. I'm pretty sure Salamander wants to be left behind," Said Gajeel.
"Yea, right!" Natsu shouts. "I'm going with Spike! You can go home, you metal baby!"
"Enough!" Erza commands. "The train is about to leave."
"We're coming. We're coming!" Gajeel and Natsu said in unison.
The train departs from Magnolia Station. Spike sits next to Lucy by the window seat, Erza and Gray are sitting together facing Spike and Lucy. The Thunder Legion and Happy are sitting across from them. As for Gajeel and Natsu, the two of them are sitting behind the Thunder Legion. Freed places an incantation for Natsu and Gajeel to sleep off the motion sickness. Team Shadow Gear is sitting across from the sleeping Dragon Slayers.
"So, how far the Magic Library from Magnolia?" Asked Spike.
"Two hours, the Magic Library is located in the Isgar Forest," Freed answers.
"Yea. I'm pretty sure you can even find spells that dragons once used. The library is one of the tallest structures in Fiore," Said Bickslow.
"As well as other spells to add into your arsenal," Said Evergreen.
"So, how long will we be staying there?" Asked Spike.
"Two days, to be precise. We're still waiting on a client to give us vital information for our next job."
"Alright. Let's make these two days worth my wild," Spike smiles.
"Believe me. It will be your wild."
Two hours goes by. The train arrives at the Ishgar Station.
"Alright, let's wake up the Dragon Slayers," Freed deactivates his incantation allowing Natsu and Gajeel to wake up.
"We're up," Said Gajeel and Natsu in unison, stretching themselves as they leave the train.
"Alright, follow us."
The Thunder Legion leads the rest of the Fairies into the Ishgar Forest. As they enter, they see a tall building not far from their position. As they get closer, Spike is mesmerized by the sheer size of the Magic Libary. It's taller than anything he'd ever seen. Possibly taller than the Crystal Empire Castle.
"Here we are," Said Freed.
The library's entrance is a circular gate. It features one big circle in the center and three other circles on each side. Spike enters inside to see the interior of the Magic Library. Spike is awestruck. He sees the walls shaped like a hexagon with numerous bookshelves, books upon books. There are bridges to connect all around the library. Spike's jaw drops with so many possibilities flooding in his head.
"Wow!" Spike shouts, which causes an echo within the library.
"Maker Magic columns should be in the East Wing if I'm not mistaken, I'll go and search," Freed and the Thunder Legion goes to the East Wing.
"In the meantime, Team Shadow Gear will check the West Wing to see if there are any books about dragons and their magic," Said Levy. "C'mon guys, let's go," Levy leads the team to the West Wing.
"I'll set up camp for all of us. Happy, Lucy, I'll need your help."
"Of course, Erza."
"Aye!"
Erza, Lucy, and Happy head into a different wing to set up camp leaving Gray, Natsu, Gajeel, and Spike behind to train a bit.
"Alright, Spike. As our friends find you some books to study, it's time I teach you a bit more on Maker Magic," Gray takes off his shirt, making sure he doesn't strip all the way. "You can think it, and it becomes real. My Master Ur taught me to use one hand as the base of your creation," Gray balls one fist and slaps the palm of his hand. "Yours can or will be different, depending on your stance as your base. Ice-Make Shield!" Gray extends his hands forward, spawning an ice shield in front of him. "Different stances help generate your thought process. You can be thinking of something big, small, or medium. Depending on how much magic energy you use and your thought process as well."
Spike crosses his arms and generates a shield in front of him. His shield consist of sparkle green flames. It's bigger than Gray's Ice Shield.
"I never thought on doing anything else besides a shield," Said Spike.
"Think of some weaponry that can help you in battle. Eventually, you'll have to fight. Can't be defending all day."
"Okay," Spike nods. Spike starts thinking of a cool idea for one of his attacks, imagining the stance and precision. "Flaming arrows!" Spike extends his claw in a C formation. Sparkling Green Flaming Arrows comes out of Spike's fingertips. The flaming arrows Spike conjures are small. Gray uses his shield to protect himself from the burst fire of the flaming arrows.
"Whoa," Gajeel is impressed with Spike.
"That's so cool! Flaming arrows from Spike's fingertips," Said Natsu excitedly.
Gray's Ice Shield starts melting a bit. Spike eases his attack and lowers his claw.
"Alright, Ice-Make Wall!" Gray creates a tall ice wall with his magic. The same stance but, he had raised his hands. "Try getting through this. Don't hold back your flaming arrows."
"Alright," Spike extends his claw in a C formation again. "Flaming Arrows!" Sparkling Green Flaming Arrows comes out of Spike's fingertips once more. This time, much bigger in scale. Spike decides to move his other claw, controlling the flow where the arrows will strike. The flaming arrows strike at the center, the top, and sides of the ice wall.
"Impressive. Fairy Dragon has creative movement with his flow," Said Gajeel.
"Spike is going to be a valued member of the guild for sure. With the way he's using his magic," Said Natsu.
"Impressive, Spike!" Gray shouts.
"How bout this?" Spike uses his claws in a gun formation. "Phew, phew," He said, mimicking the action of a gun. Green Sparkling Flaming Bullets forms out of Spike's index fingers, piercing Gray's Ice Wall. Gray dodges out of the way as Spike's gun mimicking destroys Gray's Ice Wall.
Gajeel and Natsu's jaw drops. They couldn't believe that Spike just mimicked gun movements to obliterate Gray's Ice Wall.
"Well, Bisca and Alzack may have competition on the shooting range now," Said Gray.
Spike chuckles and blows the heat away from his index fingers. "Hmm, I wonder," Spike starts pondering. He lifts his claw to conjure a sparkling green flaming ball. Gray uses his magic to create another ice wall. This time, it's thicker. "Inferno Heat Wave!" Spike lowers the sparkling green flaming ball, using his other claw to press hard, imagining the flaming ball turning into a fiery heat cannon. The Inferno Heat Wave is near identical to Spike's breath attack. It's smaller but hotter. On contact, the Inferno Heat Wave attack melts Gray's Ice Wall faster than his flaming bullets.
"Spike!" Natsu shouts. "Hit me!"
Spike turns to Natsu and smirks. He's starting to have fun while showing no fatigue.
"Just how powerful Spike truly is?" Gray thought.
"Fairy Dragon," Spike conjures his fire for his breath attack for a few moments. "ROOOOOOOOAR!" Spike's fire breath scorches Natsu. Natsu is now engulf in Sparkling Green Fire.
"I gotta admit, these flames pretty hot," Natsu is now consuming Spike's fire. "Try this on for size! Fire Dragon!" Natsu conjures more fire for his breath attack.
"Careful, Salamander. You don't want to fry the dragon,"
"ROOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAR!" Natsu unleashes his full-powered dragon breath attack at Spike.
Spike's claws are now sparkling green. He decides to try and cut Natsu's breath attack in half. Spike chops at Natsu's attack. He succeeds in cutting Natsu's Fire Dragon Roar in half, causing Natsu's flames to hit the wall behind Spike at two different spots. Gray and Gajeel's jaw drop in shock and amazement. Natsu stood there dumbfounded. He didn't think Spike would come up with a counter like that. Spike looks at his claw in astonishment. He didn't think it'll work.
"Did I..? Did I just stopped Natsu's attack..?" Spike's claw stops glowing in sparkling green.
"I have never seen anything like that in my whole life. I've seen my fire being redirecting by other magic users but, splitting my breath attack in a single chop, using bare hands uh claws.., that's bizarre."
"Fairy Dragon is full of surprises," Said Gajeel.
Team Shadow Gear returns from the West Wing.
"Sorry, Spike. We were unable to find books about Dragons in the West Wing," Said Levy.
"It's okay. I don't think I'll be needing that. I need to know more spells to add into my Energy Maker Magic."
"We can look for some. So, how's training going along?"
"Fairy Dragon continues to impress us with his power, Levy," Gajeel answers Levy's question.
"How so?" Asked Droy.
"My creativity under Maker Magic has proven to be more powerful than I anticipated."
"Mind showing us a few of your moves?" Asked Jet.
"Sure," Spike mimics the gun movements with his claws. "Phew phew," Green Sparkling Flaming Bullets form out of Spike's index fingers, hitting Natsu.
"Whoa!" Said Shadow Gear in unison.
"Flaming Arrows!" Spike's claw is in a C formation. Sparkling Green Flaming Arrows comes out of Spike's fingertips, hitting Natsu in the process.
"Flaming Arrows, that's hot," Said Levy.
"No kidding. Energy Maker Magic is the correct term for your magic, Spike," Said Droy.
"That's cool. It's all I have to say," Said Jet.
Natsu consumes Spike's fire.
"Alright, Fairy Dragon," Gajeel turns his arm into an iron club. "Let's see how you handle iron."
Spike steps back and gets into a different stance. "Let's do it, Gajeel."
"Iron Dragon Lance!" Gajeel's arm is now a steel spear. "Demon Log!" Gajeel shoots many steel spears at Spike.
Spike crosses his arms then extends. "Flaming Metallic Shield!" A Sparkling Green Metallic Shield spawns in front of Spike. It looks metallic but consists of Spike's flames. The Sparkling Green Metallic Shield blocks all the spears that Gajeel unleashed.
"No way..," Said Gajeel in shock. "Your shield looks metallic."
"Wanna try and eat it?" Asked Spike.
Gajeel walks up to the shield and feels it. "Unbelievable. It feels solid and hard," Gajeel knocks on it. It sounds like it is metal. Gajeel takes a bite of it. His eyes widen in shock. "It tastes like warm iron," Gajeel continues to eat the metallic shield Spike conjures.
The Thunder Legion returns with several books from the East Wing. They see Gajeel consuming a flaming metallic shield.
"Whoa, Gajeel. Where did you find that shield to munch on?" Asked Bickslow.
"Fairy Dragon conjured it," Gajeel continues to eat.
"What?!" Said Bickslow in shock.
"You missed it," Said Levy. "Spike is capable of anything when he puts his mind to it."
"Yea, he shot flaming arrows and bullets from his fingertips," Said Natsu.
"His flames melted my ice shield and wall. He was able to maneuver the movements of his flames with his other claw," Said Gray.
"His different stances allowed him to create a new element into his arsenal. I believe he can do the same with boiling water," Said Gajeel.
"Impressive, the Thunder Legion has found different books for you to read, Spike," Said Freed.
"Yea. We found a dragon book where you can increase your size," Said Evergreen.
Spike's eyes widen. Not in amazement but horror. He looks down, remembering the last time he grew in size.
"Uh, what's wrong, Spike?" Asked Freed.
"Oh.., It's just.., I remember growing in size but, it was for the wrong reason."
"What do you mean?" Everyone except Erza, Lucy, and Happy say in unison.
"Back in Ponyville, my 'friends' threw me a birthday party. It was then I received a lot of gifts from them. Something I wasn't used to because my birthdays from before, I only get one present. From Twilight. A book," Spike sighs. "Anyway, I went to Sugarcube Corner to get the cupcake that the Cake family made for me. After I had my dessert, I bumped into Ms.Cheerlie. I told her it was my birthday, and she gave me a hat. Then, I went into a phase. A phase of wanting more items."
"Nothing wrong with wanting a little more," Said Natsu.
"Dragons in Equestria are ravenous with greed when they are uncontrolled. I grew more when I continued to receive more. Then, after receiving more, I started taking things and piling them up. Dragons in Equestria like to hoard and keep them hidden away from everyone else. It was due to my greed that I grew into a terrorizing dragon. I destroyed half of Ponyville in the process. It was then I made a vow. To never allow obsessions with possessions to take control of me ever again."
"Perhaps you should change that perception of thinking and logic," Said Freed.
"Yea," Said Levy, nodding. "Instead of obsession with possessions, how about obsession with succession."
"Obsession with succession?" Spike ponders a bit on it.
"Affirmative. Use your motive to transform into a larger dragon. Once you succeed in winning the fight or succeeding in what you do, you can revert to normal," Said Freed.
Spike's jaw drops. It's a first that someone would want him to grow. He remembers that ponies in Equestria prefer things their way. Knowing that his friends want to help him further, he smiles. He feels relieved and encouraged. To thrive for greatness and to grow even more.
"Alright, I'll give it a go. I may need an opponent."
"How about two Dragon Slayers?" Said Natsu.
"We won't slay you if you're worried. You need to test the theory out."
Spike nods and smiles. He then thinks about how big he wants to be. He imagined being the size of Laxus. He sits down to concentrate on using his magic to create tensions within his mind, body, and soul. He focuses on wanting to defeat Natsu and Gajeel. Spike breathes as he's concentrating. Lucy, Erza, and Happy return to the group.
"Camp is set up. What is Spike up to?" Asked Erza.
"We're training him," Said Gray.
"Freed and Levy inspired him to grow in size. The crappy world Fairy Dragon came from; ponies hated that his greed destroyed their town," Said Gajeel.
"He vows that obsessions with possessions will never turn him into a monster," Said Natsu.
"As far as his power is, Erza. Spike has a ton of magic energy. We can sense it continually to rise."
"I can feel it too, Levy," Said Erza in response. "Please, be careful, brother."
"So, instead of obsession with possession, Levy suggested obsession with succession," Said Bickslow.
"So, with that in mind, Spike seems to be channeling his emotions with the thought process," Said Freed.
"Spike, wants!" Spike starts growing in size. His arms, his legs, his tail are expanding.
"It's working," Said Freed.
Erza sees how big Spike is growing. His arms grow muscular, his chest and stomach are becoming ripped. Spike's scales on his head expands into a pointer spike. His teeth grow into fangs. His eyes are the same as he is now, the size of Laxus when he transformed.
"Holy crap, he's the size of Laxus when we fought him," Said Gajeel, stepping back a bit.
"Spike, are you in there?" Asked Natsu.
Everyone else steps back. Unsure on how Spike will react. Spike stares at his opponents and smiles.
"Oh, I'm here," Said Spike, his voice sounds darker and lower. Spike moves his limbs a bit to see where he stands. "I'm the size of Laxus. Just how I imagined."
"Amazing," Said Lucy.
"I don't know how I'm doing this," Said Spike.
"Perhaps the book I found about dragons may answer."
"Good thing I brought my Gale-Force Reading Glasses," Said Levy, holding her pair.
"What can those glasses do?" Asked Spike.
"With these glasses on, I can read this book in a matter of moments."
Spike's jaw drop. He now knows what he needs to buy.
Levy starts reading the book Freed found using the Gale-Force Reading Glasses. Levy is able to find a ton of info about dragons' magic. She summarizes the book to her best of knowledge.
"Alright, Spike. I have the info you need to hear the most."
"Let's hear it, Levy."
"Dragon's magic is larger in scale due to the size of their origin. Dragons' origin is fifty times the size of a human's or creature's origin. There is so much that a person can have. However, dragons can exceed far better than humans. Dragon Slayers can have a 20-35% difference with their origin depending on how strong and powerful the Dragon Slayer can be."
"Wait, wait, hold it," Said Natsu. "You mean to tell us that Spike is stronger than the two of us?" Referring to him and Gajeel.
"Stronger than any of us. The problem is, Spike is still relatively young for a dragon. His magic power depletes faster. Young dragons such as Spike, their magic gets depleted within an hour or so."
"An hour?" Asked Spike.
"Yes. If you train to pace yourself, you can delay your depletion within a few hours. Now, like all dragons, they can replenish themselves by eating their element from elsewhere. Since you have chosen to be an Energy Maker Dragon, your best food supply for replenishing your magic is by consuming any means of energy."
"Hey, Spike. Try eating this!" Natsu turns to Spike. "Fire Dragon ROOOOAAAR!" Natsu uses his fire breath attack to hit Spike.
Spike embraces the impact. Natsu's flames are hot but, they can never match the lava he swam in. Spike starts eating Natsu's fire. To him, it's delicious. Best fire he's ever eaten.
"Natsu, that fire was delicious," Said Spike, patting his belly in satisfaction.
"Good to know, now we can help each other in battle even more," Natsu throws the thumbs up.
Spike closes his eyes shrinks down back to size. It catches everyone off guard as they were not expecting that to happen. Spike opens his eyes to see his friends dumbfounded.
"I made peace with myself cause I resented transforming into a monstrous, ravenous dragon. Instead of going rogue, my focus is on myself and how I should control my transformation. Obsessed for success is what it is. What I wanted to do is transform and not engaged with battle. It worked. I've decided to use my transformation as a resort for facing tougher opponents or challenges that awaits."
"Good, Spike," Said Freed.
Everyone around gives him a good pat on his head and a thumbs up. One thing that bothered Spike back in Equestria was the level of trust and love in a friendship. He didn't have any of it. With the friends and family he is now surrounded by, Spike feels more relaxed and at peace.
"Aaaaaaaaaah!" Spike clutches onto his head as he starts having a nosebleed. "What is happening to me?" Spike groans a bit in agony.
Everyone is in shock, especially Erza. They wonder what happened that lead to Spike getting a massive headache and a nosebleed. Levy rereads the book use the Gale-Force Reading Glasses. She made a mistake by leaving a crucial detail about increasing a dragon's size.
"My apologies, Spike. I missed a crucial detail. When younger dragons increase their size, they develop some migraines. It'll happen a few more times before the transformation becomes a norm to them."
"It's alright, Levy. I forgive you," Lucy hands Spike some tissues to wipe his nose. "Thank you, Lucy."
"Anytime," Said Lucy as she smiles.
Erza, Lucy, and Happy lead everyone to their campsite. Everyone gets adjusted as Freed starts cooking. Spike lays down to rest after receiving that migraine. Bickslow and Evergreen give Lucy books for Spike to read on his according. Erza decides when Spike is feeling better to engage in battle for the next part of his training. They comply with Erza's statement. Eventually, Spike will have to fight and, he'll be on his own from time to time. Spike falls asleep to wear out the migraine of his.
The next day. Spike wakes up early in the morning. He sees his friends still asleep. Not wanting to wake them up, he quietly leaves the campsite and goes outside.
"Hey, Spike," Said Erza.
"Hey, Erza."
"How are you feeling?"
"Better actually, though I am hungry," Spike rubs his belly. "How long was I asleep?"
"Thirteen hours. The migraine you had was severe on you."
"Wow, I missed dinner," Said Spike in shock.
"Please, don't scare me like that," Referring to the migraine that Spike had yesterday.
"I'll try. As I mentioned, I'll only use that transformation for tougher opponents and challenges that await for me."
"Okay," Said Erza.
Spike looks around and sees some fruits at the campsite. He grabs a banana and apple to fill himself. Erza wonders how to hold back her strength for training Spike later today. To help him get into the fighting spirit, perhaps giving him one of her swords could help him. An hour later. Everyone starts waking up. Lucy sees Spike reading a book. He's ten pages into the book, learning about different fire magic that can be helpful.
"Morning, Spike," Said Lucy.
Spike lowers his book to see his friends. "Morning, Lucy. Morning everyone."
"Morning," They say in unison except for Gajeel.
"Sup, Fairy Dragon."
"Hey," Spike waves at Gajeel.
Freed starts making breakfast for everyone.
"So, how are you feeling?" Asked Happy.
"Better now. Sleeping to wear out the migraine was perfect."
"Good. We have another day worth of training to do," Said Gajeel.
"What kind of training?" Asked Spike.
"We're gonna put you in a situation where you have to fight," Said Bickslow.
"But, don't worry. We're not going to brutalize you or worse. We need to see where you stand when you do engage," Said Natsu.
"I thought I was doing that with Gray yesterday."
"I held back my magic power to boost your confidence. Now, we need to see where you stand."
"Plus, you may be powerful than all of us but, what about when fighting as a team. Sometimes, we encounter that," Levy explains.
"Don't worry, though. We'll do some tag team action as well," Said Natsu.
"Sounds great."
After everyone ate their breakfast and relaxed, they head to the center of the library. Freed set up an enchantment to protect the books within the library. It's raining outside, and everyone has agreed to train indoors. Spike is eager to engage in practice battles with his friends but nervous as well. He doesn't know what to expect in this type of training.
"Spike, you'll be battling me first," Erza spawns her sword. "I want you to show me what you got and, don't hold back."
"Are you sure?" Asked Spike nervously.
"I'm sure," Said Erza confidentially. "Requip!" Erza requips into her Flame Empress Armor. "Flame Empress Armor!"
"Wow." Spike thought to himself. He wonders if the armor has similar aspects to the other armor she wore to fight off Laxus.
"Ready?" Asked Erza, steadying herself with her flame sword.
"I am," Spike nods.
"Fight!" Natsu shouts, signaling the two to engage.
"Flaming Arrows!" Spike's claw is in a C formation, shooting sparkling green flaming arrows from his fingertips. Erza uses her sword to deflect the arrows. Spike increases the size of the flaming arrows. Spike uses his other claw to maneuver the flaming arrows in different directions, causing Erza to take flight and dodge the arrows. Spike ceases his flaming arrows attack.
"I have to say, Spike. I'm impressed with that attack."
"Phew phew," Spike uses his claws to mimick gun movements, shooting sparkling green flaming bullets at Erza. Erza uses her flame sword to deflect Spike's flaming bullets. She swings her sword, releasing a fire slash attack at Spike. "Gah!" Spike dodges as Erza's attack was too quick for him to think of a counter.
"I wonder what else he has on in his sleeve." Erza thought. She's trying to read Spike's body language.
Spike raises his claw, channeling a sparkling green fireball. It grows bigger.
"What's he doing with that fireball?"
"Inferno Heat Wave!" Spike lowers the sparkling green fireball, using his other claw to press hard, imagining the flaming ball turning into a fiery heat cannon. Erza uses her flame sword to dispel Spike's attack with several slashes. She gets carried away as she was about to slash at Spike. His claws are sparkling green when he caught Erza's sword near his face. Erza gasps and hops back.
"Sorry about that. I'm sorry," Erza pants. She nearly sliced her brother in half.
"It's okay, Erza," Said Spike. "While I was reading earlier, I learned something new today," Spike's claws are blazing in sparkle green aura.
"What did you learn?" Asked Erza.
Spike claps his claws together and stretches his flames as far as he could. Erza and everyone watches. Spike grabs the far end and slams it on the floor, revealing a sparkle green metallic flame sword of his own.
"No way!" Natsu shouts in shock.
"Wow, he made a copy of Erza's flame sword," Said Lucy in shock.
"I'm shocked," Said Gray.
"Fairy Dragon continues to impress me. Might as well call him the strongest in Fairy Tail in a few years," Gajeel says watching Spike continue his magic training and finding new ways to increase his prowess.
"Impressive, he must have studied a spell of copycat magic," Freed states.
"Man, he'll be perfect with the Thunder Legion," Said Bickslow. "Fairy Dragon, Fairy Dragon," Bickslow's Floating Tikis chants.
"I concur," Said Evergreen.
"Man, I wouldn't want to mess with Spike the Fairy," Said Jet.
"Me neither," Said Droy. "He'll burn my plants to a crisp."
"We saw him reading ten pages this morning. How much did he learn already?" Asked Levy.
"It's a good thing you have your sword, Spike. Now, I can teach you how to use it properly," Said Erza, smiling.
"I'll be honored to learn from you, sis."
"Sis?!" Natsu and Gray shout.
"Oh, that's right. I never told you two about my talk with Erza the other day. Long story short, we decided to have a brother-sister bond."
"Okay," The two say in unison.
"Ready for round two, Spike?"
"I am, Erza," Spike wields his sword.
The two roar and starts slashing. Erza compliments Spike's initiative strike, talking him through other means of using a sword. The two continue to fight as Erza gives Spike more advice about fighting in close quarters combat. Erza mentions to Spike about using his breath attack when he sees an opening during a fight. After ten minutes of sparring, Erza calls it.
"That'll be enough, Spike. You did well. Continue with your efforts and study to improve yourself."
"I will, Erza. Thank you," Spike turns to his friends as his sword dissolves. "Who's next?"
Jet and Droy opt-out, Levy thinks about going next, but she isn't sure if her magic would be suitable for Spike. Gray steps up.
"Me, Spike."
"Let's do it, Gray."
"Hey, why did your sword dissolved?" Asked Lucy.
"I don't need it now. Like Erza, Bisca, and Alzack's Requip magic to spawn weapons, I can do the same with my flames as long as I have good memory of the weapon."
"Look, I know you're cold-blooded and all, I won't kill you with my magic."
"Thanks, and I'm glad you're stepping up to help me. I'm tired of being a bitch to cold water and freezing temperatures," Spike understood the meaning of bitch after hearing some people using the word throughout his tenure in Magnolia.
"Try using your flames to create a protective aura. When the cold hits you, you won't feel it cause of your flames," Gray suggests.
"Wow, that's brilliant. Why haven't I thought of it?" Spike ponders from all the times he would have felt nothing with the ice bucket pranks. Then, he remembers that magic in Equestria is different for dragons than here in Earth Land.
"Give it a try, Spike."
Spike concentrates his magic once more. This time, it doesn't take long for what he wants. "Protection Ring," A sparkling green aura engulfs Spike. He doesn't feel anything different.
"Ice-Make, Cannon!" Gray creates a cannon made of ice and shoots at Spike. On impact, the ice blast melts, turning into water. Spike didn't feel a thing. His eyes widen to his surprise.
"Oh, my.., I didn't even felt that."
"Wow," Gray thought.
"Make the area colder," Spike commands. Gray uses his magic to create an Ice Prison. Only he and Spike are in it. Spike still doesn't feel the cold. "I still don't feel the cold."
"How long you think the protection ring will sustain?"
"I don't know. I never tried this idea before."
"Here, sit on this. Ice-Make, Chair!" Gray creates a chair made of ice for Spike to sit on. He sits on it and waits to see how long his protection spell will last.
Half an hour later, Spike starts to shiver. He gets off the chair as the ice bothers him.
"Fire Dragon ROAR!" Natsu uses his fire breath to melt Gray's Ice Prison and warm Spike up. Spike warms up as Natsu's fire breath made him feel better.
"Thanks, Natsu."
"You're welcome, Spike."
"Half an hour," Said Erza. "He can survive the cold with his protection ring for thirty minutes. Could be useful for him in the long run."
"Agreed," Said Gajeel.
Freed walks up to make an announcement. "I hate to disclose the session but, it's time to leave."
"What? Why?" Asked Spike.
"I have been monitoring our time for the client to get back to the Thunder Legion and me. He'll be coming in four hours. We need to pack up and go."
Spike nods in understanding. Plus, they know how to navigate them back to the Ishgar Train Station. The Thunder Legion promises Spike to train him personally. Erza, Happy, Lucy, and every Fairy else start packing up. Spike picks up the books he'll be borrowing from the library. After an hour of packing up, The Thunder Legion navigates everyone back to the Ishgar Train Station. Like before, Freed places an enchantment for the Dragon Slayers to sleep the trip back to Magnolia. Spike is reading more into the book he was reading earlier.
Two hours later, the train arrives in Magnolia. Freed uplifts his enchantment so the Dragon Slayers can wake up from their slumber. As everyone is walking in town together, Lucy can't help that someone is following her. Ten minutes later, they arrive at the guildhall.
"This is where we depart, Spike," Said Freed. He sees the client waiting patiently for them.
"Like before, we promise to train you personally," Said Bickslow. "Train, train." Bickslow's Floating Tikis repeat.
"Take care of yourself, Spike. We'll see you around," Said Evergreen.
"Have fun on your next job," Said Spike.
The Thunder Legion wave bye and talk with their client. Spike sits at a table with his friends. Everyone else comes by, eager to hear what Spike has to say and learn from his venture with his friends. Spike spent a few hours talking and showing his newfound power and magic. Wooing and awing everyone in the guildhall. Lucy looks back, having the same feeling from earlier today. That someone is stalking her.
It is now 8:00 at night. As things simmer down, Lucy decides to head back home. Spike decides to go with Lucy back to the apartment after a long day. They say their byes and leave the guildhall together. As they walk, Lucy uses her gate key to summon Plue.
"Hey, Plue," Spike waves.
Plue waves back, making a happy murmur sound.
Lucy, Spike, and Plue walk together. Lucy is walking on the edge next to the river line.
"You're going to fall in one of these days, Lucy," A bystander on a boat remarks.
"Don't worry, I'm fine," Lucy replies.
"Hey, Fairy Dragon," The other bystander on a boat calls out.
"Hey," Spike waves back.
"Be careful on your way back home, you two," The same bystander says.
Lucy continues to walk and stops. Her feeling of being stalked has returned. She looks back.
"Lucy, something wrong?" Asked Spike.
Lucy sees a man in a hoodie staring at her from the corner of a house. Lucy panics. Seeing Lucy panic, Spike, Lucy, and Plue hurry back to the apartment. Lucy now confirms her suspicions. Someone is after her. Spike looks back and notice the man following them. They pick up the pace a bit more. After a few moments, the two look back as Plue goes back to the Celestial Spirit World due to the lack of energy.
"Guess he's gone," Said Lucy.
"Good thing," Said Spike. "How are you holding up?"
"Better."
"Lucy," Said her name behind her.
Lucy screams. "Leave me alone!" She has her eyes close.
"Flaming Arrows!" Spike's claw is in a C formation, shooting sparkling green arrows as a warning shot at the stalker. His hoodie burns a bit for a second.
Lucy cowers as the man puts out the flames quick. He sighs and looks down at Lucy and Spike.
"There is no need to get hysterical," Said Jude Heartfilia. "It's your father."
"Whoa," Said Spike.
"You must be this Fairy Dragon that people been speaking of," Said Jude Heartfilia.
Spike nods. Lucy is curious to know why her father is here. She has sudden flashbacks and realizes it is her father.
"It is you," Said Lucy. "What are you doing here? What's with the beard and tattered clothing?"
Jude Heartfilia closes his eyes. He explains to Lucy that he no longer owns Heartfilia Railway. Someone bought Heartfilla Railway without his consent. With that in mind, he lost the company, the estate, and all his money.
"What about mom's grave?"
"Don't worry. I had it moved here," Jude hands Lucy a paper.
Jude Heartfilia couldn't help but laugh at his misfortune. Everything he had ever worked for, was gone in an instant. Lucy questions her father's motives for coming to Magnolia. He explains on wanting to see Lucy and wants a hundred thousand jewels for his travel. Spike sees where this is going. Coming to ask his daughter for money cause he no longer has any. Possibly seeing his daughter as a failure for not having the kind of money he needs at the moment. Jude's reaction is spot on to Spike's claim. Jude freaks out until Lucy scolds him about money and tells him to go away. Lucy shoves her father aside and runs home.
"What kind of father focuses his wealth over family?" Spike runs after Lucy.
Jude Heartfilia ponders on that question and walks away.
Spike catches up with Lucy as she stops running. Spike looks up and sees Lucy in tears a little.
"Lucy?" Lucy looks down at Spike, still in tears. "Need a hug?" Lucy nods and lowers down to hug Spike. Spike rubs her back a little as she sniffs. Question her father as being a horrible man who cares about money than her.
"Thank you, Spike," Said Lucy, graciously.
"You're welcome."
The two walk back home together. Lucy proposes to Spike about having a brother-sister type relationship. Similar to the one he has with Erza. Spike accepts. He knows that Lucy went through a tough time seeing her father. He remembers that Lucy doesn't have any other siblings. Minutes later, they see Natsu and Happy standing in attention in front of their apartment.
"All clear on your end, Sergeant Happy?" Asked Natsu, saluting.
"Aye aye, Captain Natsu," Said Happy Saluting.
Spike couldn't help but laugh, seeing the two pretending to be soldiers guarding the premises. Natsu and Happy see that Lucy is saddened.
"Yo, welcome home," Said Natsu.
"We're happy to report that no suspicious individuals are detected," Said Happy.
Lucy smiles at the two for a brief second, then frowns a bit. "Thanks, you guys."
"Captain," Happy Salutes to Natsu. "It appears that the boat private is a party pooper, Sir."
"Nah, she had a bad outing," Said Spike.
Lucy gets the feeling of being watched again. She turns. Happy flies over and confirms a stalker on the loose. Natsu jumps and lands on Gray, thinking he's the stalker.
"Oooow! What's your problem?" Said Gray in his underwear.
"Man, what the heck you doing here?" Asked Natsu with his arms crossed.
Happy and Spike hurry on over to see Gray.
"It was Gray?"
"I never would have thought you'd be the perv who is stalking, Lucy," Happy flies next to Gray.
"Wait, you've got it all wrong," Said Lucy.
Gray explains that he overheard someone was following her. He wanted to be sure that Lucy gets home safely.
"You love her, don't you?" Happy teases and mocks Gray, which pissed him off.
"Watch it, or I'll punch your face in, cat!"
Happy continues to press Gray's buttons until Gray punches him so hard he is flying back. Gray and Natsu get into a fight as things between them get heated once more. Lucy and Spike leave them be and enter the apartment to call it a night.
The next day. Lucy and Spike are heading to the guildhall. They're about to embark on their first job together as a team. Lucy overhears Macao and Wakaba talking about what's been happening in Acalypha. She demands to know where the town is after hearing the Naked Mummy Guild. Knowing that her father is in Acalypha, she set course there. Spike sees this and goes with her, knowing that something is amiss with Lucy. Lucy explains to Spike the possibility of her father being in danger.
Later in the day, Spike and Lucy made it to Acalypha. They arrive at the Luck and Lucky Merchant Guild. A crowd of people is questioning the soldiers of the status of their loved ones. Lucy tries to sneak in only to get dropped off by a soldier. Lucy and Spike huddle to form a plan on getting inside the guild. Lucy looks down to see ants rising from the ground, giving her an idea.
"Now open, Gate of the Maiden, Virgo!" Lucy uses her Celestial Spirit Key to summon Virgo. Virgo rises from her gate and lands in front of Lucy.
"Princess, do you wish to punish me?" Virgo said with glee.
Spike couldn't help but chuckle. Lucy freaks a bit.
"What is with you?" Asked Lucy frustratedly. "No, I need your help with something?"
"Want me to feed the baby dragon?" Asked Virgo.
"I'm good, thanks, Virgo."
"Anytime."
"I need your help with something."
Spike, Lucy, and Virgo look at the crowd. Lucy wonders if Virgo can drill into the guild.
"Princess," Virgo grabs Lucy's thighs a bit. Spike covers his eyes as he's too young to see what devious ideas Virgo wants to do with Lucy. "I should have no problem drilling a passageway into the building," Virgo creates the passageway for Lucy.
"Thanks, Virgo," Spike throws the thumbs up.
"Are you going to punish me now?" Asked Virgo.
"You're starting to creep me out," Said Lucy feeling uncomfortable.
"What about all the wizards inside? There seems to be quite a few. Are you sure you can handle them on your own?" Asked Virgo nervously.
"I'm not alone. I have Spike the Fairy with me," She looks down at Spike confidentially. Spike nods, his claws start to glow sparkling green. "Let's do it, Spike!"
"Right behind you," Said Spike proudly.
Lucy and Spike go into the hole in the ground that Virgo made leading into the guildhall. Once the two are inside, they see the possible leader of the Naked Mummies Guild. He shoots his weapon at a defenseless captive. Lucy uses her Celestia Spirit Key to summon Taurus to block the attack.
"Mooo! What an utterly despicable mooove," Said Taurus
"What the heck?"
"A cow?"
"A Celestial Spirit?"
"What's it doing here?"
"How did it get inside the building?"
More members of the Naked Mummy Guild ask more questions.
"Wow," Said Spike. "I was expecting to see mummies, not monkeys."
"A dragon?"
"Wait, I thought dragons died a long time ago?"
"How is this one alive?"
"Wait, something doesn't add up."
"How did a dragon got in?"
"Funs over, boys," Lucy decrees.
"What the?"
"A chick?"
Lucy summons another Celestial Spirit known as Cancer. He starts shaving the heads of the Naked Mummy Guild.
"Flaming Arrows!" Spike's claw is in a C formation, shooting arrows at the monkeys. The monkeys were knocked back by the attack.
"Sagittarius!" Lucy summons another Celestial Spirit known as Sagittarius. He takes them down with his archery skills.
Spike sees Lucy running as he finished taking down the last remaining monkeys of the Naked Mummy Guild.
"Now, the final blow!" Lucy runs after the leader. Spike watches to see what she's going to do. The men that are tied up are eager to see what sort of magic Lucy will do. "Lucy, Kick!" Lucy kicks the leader of the guild in the face. The men were disappointed to see Lucy ending the fight with a kick. They are relieved that it's all over now.
"Good job, Lucy," Said Spike, congratulating Lucy.
"Thanks. You did well."
"You did most of the world with your Celestial Spirits. I took down a few monkeys with my flaming arrows. They'll remember not to mess with Fairy Tail ever again."
"Let's hope they remember to never pull a stunt like this ever again."
"High five?" Spike lifts his claw.
"Yea!" Lucy high fives Spike.
Spike uses his flames to incinerate the rope of the captive. Everyone cheers as the soldiers finally came in to free and save the day. They are dumbfounded to see a wizard and a baby dragon taken down a dark guild on their own. Then they are glad that everyone is safe and sound. People start to crowd in front of Lucy and Spike, complementing their magic, efforts, and teamwork. Spike follows Lucy as she starts looking for her father. Lucy continues to look around. She is unable to find him.
"Where are you, dad?!" Lucy shouts.
"Lucy?" Jude Heartfilia sees Lucy. Lucy turns around to see her father.
"No, don't tell me?" Lucy feels frustrated. "That you just made it to town? There's no way."
"Yes took me a while to get here, I didn't have any money, so I had to walk."
"What brings you to Acalypha, my dear?"
"I was worried. I knew you were heading to this merchant guild and, I heard it been attacked."
"You came all this way 'cause you were worried about me?"
"It doesn't matter, well, see ya," Lucy starts walking away. Spike follows her until her father reached out and calls her.
"It does matter. Thank you, Lucy," Lucy stops walking after hearing her father thank her.
"Let's get one thing straight. Just because I was worried about you doesn't mean I forgive you, okay?"
"Right, I know that, can't say I blame you," Jude looks down. "The walk here from Magnolia was definitely a long one. I found myself plenty of time to think about my actions and the question your dragon friend told me about."
Spike turns to hear what Jude had to say. So does Lucy.
"I'm sorry for how I acted yesterday. I wasn't in my right mind. I wish I could take everything I said. I really do. I promise you I'm going to change. I managed to make it here without using any money at all. I'm learning to live my life without it. To be a better father that values family over money."
That statement impresses Spike. He answered his question last night. Spike can see the change in Lucy's father. He is being sincere and honest. Lucy is having a little hard time believing it.
"This merchant guild holds a great deal of memories for me. Actually, this is the spot where I first met your mother."
Lucy doubletake her father's statement. She starts having some memories of her mother. Spike sees Lucy's demeanor changing.
"After we were married and she was pregnant with you, I decided that I was ready to try and start my own business. We left the guilds so I can presume my entrepreneur dreams. When we were leaving, we notice the guild sign was missing it's K. Where Lucky became Lucy. We thought it was the funniest thing. At that moment, we decided that if we have a baby girl, we will name her Lucy."
"Wow." Spike thought.
"Give me a break? What kind of parents would name a kid after a broken sign?"
"Well, I supposed not the best parents," Said Jude. "You know, I'm so glad you came here. I finally got to meet the plain old Lucy you told me about. I must say, she's a much stronger woman than Lucky Lucy Heartfilia could ever hope to be. I'm proud of you."
Lucy smiles. "Thank you, dad."
"And, she has a cool, smart, friend of a dragon," Referring to Spike. "Thanks for asking me that question last night. It opened up new possibilities to explore as a better father figure."
"You're welcome," Said Spike, throwing the thumbs up.
There is a loud rumbling with smoke. Spike and Lucy turn to see.
"Round two with more of those monkeys?" Asked Spike as his claws glow.
"Possibly," Lucy gets her Taurus Celestial Key.
"There you are! You okay?" Natsu shouts. He, Gray, Erza, and Happy are hurrying themselves to Spike and Lucy.
"You had us worried sick!" Gray shouts.
"Lucy!" Happy shouts as well.
"Nope, they're not monkeys," Spike confirms.
Erza sees Spike and Lucy. Everyone stops running to catch a breather.
"You were able to defuse the situation by yourself? Calling me impress."
"Well, Spike the Fairy was here to assist."
Spike nods. His claw stops glowing. Lucy turns to her father and he nods.
"Take care of yourself, dad," Lucy waves, showing her father the Fairy Tail emblem on her hand.
Spike, Lucy, Natsu, Gray, Erza, and Happy are now heading back to the guildhall in Magnolia. Jude Heartfilla smiles, knowing Lucy will be happy with her friends and continue to grow as a stronger woman in the arts of magic.
"You two wanna explain to us why you ditched us like that."
Lucy chuckles. "It was no big deal."
"Yeah right, no big deal my butt!" Said Gray.
"We had to cancel our job because of you!" Said Happy.
"It was urgent with Lucy so I had to tag along with her. You lot were so busy on the job request to notice Lucy's change in demeanor earlier."
"My apologies for not catching that, Lucy. It won't happen again," Said Erza.
"It's okay, Erza. My apologies about the job request guys."
Spike, Lucy, Natsu, Happy, Gray, and Erza head back home to Magnolia. Lucy couldn't help but smile. She now knows her father will become a better man. It is now 9:30 at night. Erza, Happy, Gray, and Natsu say their byes to Lucy and Spike as they enter the apartment. As the two head up, Lucy's landlady reminded her that she has two weeks to pay up her rent. Seeing Spike with her and not wanting a dragon going rampage on her for evicting the two later, she extends the due date to a month. Lucy thanks her landlady for her kind gesture. Lucy and Spike enter the apartment.
"What a day," Said Spike, sitting on Lucy's bed.
"No kidding," Lucy sits on the bed and lays back. "Aaah, much better."
"It's cool seeing your father reforming."
"Yea," Lucy concurs.
"I can't believe the guild we fought were monkeys and not mummies."
"Looks can be deceiving, Spike. It was awesome kicking their butts side by side, Spike."
"Yea," Spike yawns and gets off the bed.
"When we get paid for the next job, I'm getting you a bed, Spike."
"Thanks, Lucy."
"You're welcome, Spike," Lucy smiles.
"Want anything before going to bed, Spike?"
"I'm good. Thank you, Lucy."
"You're welcome."
As Spike gets ready to fall asleep, Lucy starts writing a letter to her mother, telling her about her friend, Spike. His abilities, his magic, his creative freedom with his Energy Maker Magic. She also tells her mother about the adventure the two embarked on in saving her father and the merchant guild. How everyone was impressed and how upset Erza, Natsu, Gray, and Happy were about Spike and she ditching them. She mentions that Spike told everyone the reasoning for ditching them. After Lucy writes her letter, she gets ready for bed. Knowing that tomorrow will bring new excitement. Especially Spike, who is eager to go on a job with all his friends.
Lucy puts on her pajamas and gets in bed. "Night, Spike."
"Night, Lucy. See you tomorrow."
"It's going to be great tomorrow, Spike."
"How do you know?"
"It's going to be our first job working together as a team, Spike. All of us."