The alarm clock goes off as Gajeel and Spike groan. Gajeel gets up and stretches.
"C'mon Fairy Dragon, time to wake up," Gajeel yawns and stretches.
"Five more minutes," Spike yawns.
"Okay then," Gajeel turns his arm into an iron club. "Five!" He hits Spike off the bed to wake him up.
"I'm up! I'm up!" Spike gets up from the hit.
"Hate to do that but, we have to get moving."
"Thanks for doing that," Spike curls his tail.
"You're welcome," Gajeel grabs the map of the Royal City as it'll come in handy.
Spike grabs his backpack and leaves with Gajeel. Forty-five minutes later, the two arrive at a port where the carriers are station. The two see a line of people getting onto the express ship. As they get in line, they see an entry booth with two Royal Soldiers standing by.
"Crap, this ain't good," Gajeel said.
"Let's see what happens next," Spike gulps a little.
Spike and Gajeel walk up to the entry booth of the carrier to see how it'll play out.
"Tickets, please," The Royal Soldier calmly commands.
"We don't have tickets. Do you know where to get them?" Spike asks.
"Over there," The Royal Soldier groans and points to the ticket machine. "For two tickets, it'll cost 35,000 jewels a pop for the express line."
"Look, we don't have that kind of money or the time to buy them. Are you willing to trade in exchange for tickets?" Gajeel asks.
"What do you have to trade?" The Royal Soldier asks. He's thinking of another set of clothing or for them to owe them one.
"Cookies. My freshly baked homemade triple-decker nut-crazy vanilla cream cookies," Spike takes out a dozen of his cookies and presents them to the two Royal Soldiers.
"Interesting name for a cookie," The Royal Soldier takes one and eats it. His hand shakes as he is overwhelmed with the flavor of the cookie. "Dude, try it."
The other Royal Soldier tries one and falls in love with the cookie. The Royal Soldiers turn to Spike. "Two dozens for two tickets."
"Deal," Spike gives the Royal Soldiers another dozen of cookies as they allow entry for him Gajeel to board the ship.
"Huh, who would have thought those cookies would be vital for our mission, Tyke."
"Not me," Spike chuckles. "Now we secured a pathway to the Royal City," Spike takes out a barf bag from his backpack and gives it to Gajeel. "You may need it along the way."
"Thanks," Gajeel takes it.
An hour goes by as Spike sees more of the landscapes of Edolas. Gajeel's motion sickness kicked in a while ago. He's unable to see what else Edolas has in store. Spike and Gajeel hear the people talking about the lacrima they'll see in the center of the Royal City. The carrier lands as Spike carries Gajeel into the Royal City. After a few moments, Spike allows Gajeel to walk on his own.
"Thanks for the assist, Tyke."
"You're welcome."
Spike and Gajeel follow the crowd to the center of the Royal City. They are astonished to see how big the capital is. Spike and Gajeel see the giant lacrima in the middle of the Royal City's Square.
"Whoa, that's big," Spike said.
"Could be the guildhall for all we know," Gajeel suggests.
"Wait, do you see what I see?" Spike points up.
"The King of Edolas."
The King of Edolas is a tall and slim elderly man with a very long, wavy grayish-white hair reaching down below his shoulder, with a similar beard going down below his neck to his upper chest, and mustache. He wears a garment that is brown in color, possessing multi-color shades. He also wields a staff in his right hand.
"Children of Edolas, it brings great joy to my heart to tell you that our anima program has produced enough magic power to last another decade!" The people cheer joyfully in success and gladness that they'll be thriving with magic power. "Let us rejoice together! Let us sing and dance! Let laughter roar through our sacred kingdom!"
Spike stumbles back a bit. The King of Edolas sounds so familiar to him.
"Hey, what's wrong?" Gajeel asks.
"Didn't you hear him?" Spike looks at Gajeel.
"Yea, I heard him," Gajeel is confused as to why Spike would ask him that question.
"No.., did you hear him?" Spike asks again with more emphasis.
"I heard him speak. What's the point, Sp-Tyke?"
"Listen to him thoroughly, Gajeel. You'll understand what I mean."
"The power within this lacrima that belongs to all loyal subjects of our fair homeland. Today we hold our future in our hands to ensure its prosperity into tomorrow and beyond! Therefore, we must swear and protect this gift from Heaven with our very lives! My dear children, today I shall make a solemn pledge you as your beloved ruler. I will bring you more power! So much more you can possibly imagine."
"Did you hear it that time?" Spike asks.
"Yea, the dude is insane. What a joke."
"The King of Edolas sounds like Master Makarov," Spike finally states.
Gajeel's eyes widen in shock. The way the King was speaking sounds a lot like Makarov Dreyar. "Oh man, I can't believe I didn't catch that. Who else in the guild that's our enemy in Edolas?"
"I don't know, and I don't want to find out."
"So, I see the two of you made it," Edolas Gajeel approaches the two.
"Hey, Gajeel," Spike waves.
"Hey, Tyke. Gajeel, how are you holding up?"
"I'm dazed, but I'll be fine."
"I have a place not far from here. We can discuss more on how to approach the situation without the King's attention being in the way."
"Lead the way," Said Gajeel.
Edolas Gajeel navigates Spike and Gajeel to his place. It's a house fifteen blocks away from the lacrima. Spike sits on the couch as Gajeel sits down on a lounge chair.
"Please, make yourselves comfortable," Edolas Gajeel politely says.
"Thanks," Gajeel and Spike respond.
"So, you found any loose corners since we last saw each other?" Spike asks.
"Either than the Lacrima in the Royal City, and I shouldn't be surprised to see it there but, I am. I haven't heard any nuisance of those friends you spoke about. I do see major flaws in how they are protecting the lacrima site. I need to thoroughly investigate a bit further to see if they fixed that flaw or not."
"Alright, that's a start," Spike said.
"So, any plans on cracking the lacrima?" Edolas Gajeel asks.
"Tyke here has impressive teleportation magic. Perhaps he can teleport those who are trapped in the lacrima out. If not, something will come to us sooner," Gajeel said confidently.
"Teleportation magic, I heard that the Fairy Tail Guild uses that to escape the Royal Army, but hearing that a child can manifest that magic, I'm impressed."
"Here, this is for you," Spike gives Edolas Gajeel a dozen of his cookies.
"Thank you," Edolas Gajeel puts the dozen in the fridge. "Are you two hungry by any chance, or are you good?"
"What do you got?" Gajeel comes to the kitchen with Spike.
"Good stuff. I'll prepare dinner, my treat."
"Sounds good," Gajeel chuckles.
Spike looks around and sees the music room. He sees a piano by the corner of the room. Gajeel talks to his counterpart about other similar traits and likes they share. Spike sits on the chair and remembers the time he played the Fairies Flow in You song.
"Oh, Wendy," Spike sighs heavily. "I would hate myself if something bad happens to you. Why can't I muster the bravery to say I love you? I'm brave to take on other fights and challenges. Why is it the simplest thing I struggle with?"
Spike imagines all sorts of perils Wendy could be facing alone or separated by any means. Then he starts playing the Fairies Flow in You to calm himself down. He can't afford to think of the worst at the moment.
"So, here's another news coverage I picked up on-" Edolas Gajeel hears a sweet melody coming from his music room. "What is that heavenly music?"
"The song is called Fairies Flow in You. He played that at a party not long ago."
The two Gajeels head over to the music room to see Spike playing on the piano. He has tears in his eyes as he plays.
"Wow, Spike is in rhythm."
"Spike?" Edolas Gajeel has a flashback of Spike, which brings back unwanted memories.
"I meant to say, Tyke. Geez, I get the names mixed up with our dog a lot, again!" Gajeel said, hoping his Edolas self buys the cover.
"Oh," Edolas Gajeel sighs in relief. "Forgive me, hearing the name Spike brings back unwelcome memories."
"How come?" Gajeel asks.
"I don't want to talk about it. I better check on the roast," Edolas Gajeel goes back to the kitchen.
"Tyke, are you okay?"
Spike nods. "I just need to play this a little longer."
"Take your time. I'll holla when the food is ready."
"Thanks," Spike goes back to playing the piano as Gajeel leaves the music room.
Edolas Gajeel checks on the roast chicken he's making for Gajeel and Spike. Gajeel enters the kitchen to check on his counterpart.
"So, when you think we should take measures?" Gajeel asks, avoiding the topic about Spike.
"After dinner. During that time, the King of Edolas Faust will be having his dinner with his commanders of the Royal Army."
"Alright, then."
Spike finishes playing the piano as it cools his nerves. He still thinks about Wendy and saving her. Along with the rest of Magnolia and Fairy Tail. Spike leaves the music room and goes to the kitchen.
"Ah, just in time," Edolas Gajeel takes out the roasted chicken. He also made white rice.
"Thanks," Spike sits down, and inadvertently, his hoodie drops down. Revealing who he is. Edolas Gajeel becomes astonished.
"Holy crap! You're, you're, you're a baby dragon!"
"Shush!" Gajeel covers Edolas Gajeel's mouth. "Don't blab about it."
Edolas Gajeel nods and recomposes himself. "My apologies. I've only read about dragons in children's books. Seeing one for the first time is bizarre."
"It's fine. I was worried about revealing my appearance in this world."
"Very understandable. Most people like me would freak out, become amazed, or try to kill you."
"Nothing new," Spike said rhetorically.
"Mind keeping this a secret?" Gajeel calmly asks.
"Hey, this is one story that will not be published."
"Thank you."
Spike, Gajeel, and Edolas Gajeel start eating as much as they can. Spike and Gajeel compliment the counterpart for his delicious cooking. Edolas Gajeel feels flattered by the compliment. After eating, Spike pulls up his hoodie and grabs his backpack. Gajeel pulls his hoodie and starts getting ready.
"Alright," Edolas Gajeel grabs his pen and notepad. "Time to get moving."
Spike and Gajeel climb to the rooftops and freeruns. Edolas Gajeel walks down the streets where the lacrima is. Ten minutes later, Edolas Gajeel is in position as Spike and Gajeel are spectating the view from a rooftop. Multiple Royal Soldiers are guarding the lacrima on one side of the plaza. Many Royal Soldiers approaches Edolas Gajeel as he was writing simple notes.
"What are you doing?" A Royal Soldier demands.
"Thanks for all your hard work!" Edolas Gajeel said politely.
"Who are you?" Another Royal Soldier asks.
"Oh, I'm just your average journalist. I'm covering the ceremony. I would love to ask you a few questions if you wouldn't mind."
"I got no comment, so beat it!" The Royal Soldier points to the exit.
"I see the King has troops stationed along the northern side of the plaza. Is it safe to assume soldiers stationed on the southern side of it as well?"
The Royal Soldiers feels conflicted with Edolas Gajeel, so they tell him to get out of here. Edolas Gajeel thank them for their time with him. Gajeel and Spike see the signal the counterpart gives. The two wait patiently as Edolas Gajeel continues to investigate.
"So far, we may have to rush in and attack them, Gajeel. Think they'll be petrified to see a monster like me rampaging out of nowhere?"
"That'll draw a lot of attention, Fairy Dragon. We cannot make foolish decisions when there are civilians in the midst."
Edolas Gajeel walks to the southern plaza and approaches a Royal Soldier standing by. The Royal Soldier is unaware that a journalist is beside him.
"I see things are finally getting underway."
"Mmhmm, the kingdom will be more stable after this."
"We're on the southern side of the plaza. Let me ask, are security as tight on the eastern and western sides as it is here?"
"No, only because there is not enough room for anyone to hide there."
"Oh really, is that so?" Edolas Gajeel said. The Royal Soldier panics after revealing crucial evidence.
"Please don't write that in the article. It'll get me in trouble," The Royal Soldier begs.
"I never do such a thing," Edolas Gajeel said, ensuring the soldier he's in good hands. "I assure you, I know what's appropriate to write and what isn't. I strive to be a fair journalist."
Edolas Gajeel makes his way through the crowd to alert Gajeel and Spike to go in a different direction of the lacrima. Gajeel and Spike hop from rooftop to rooftop to get lower. They slowly walk their way into the crowd. They see the Royal Army starting the lacrima extraction right in front of them.
"I guess time here is different to predict. I can't tell by the hours Edolas has in this world," Spike said.
"Doesn't matter, be ready to strike," Said Gajeel.
Edolas Gajeel displays some fireworks spelling out North. Spike and Gajeel look up to see it along with everyone else. Gajeel gets an interesting idea.
"Soldiers, that must be some kind of warning. We must protect the lacrima. I suspect that there's someone suspicious on the north side of the plaza."
"What? We gotta do something," The Royal Soldier said after hearing the warning.
"That's the rear side of the lacrima," Another Royal Soldier informs. "Keep your forces here, and I'll take the others north. Push the crowd back."
"Right," The soldier nods. He commands his soldiers to get the people into safety.
"Ready, Spike?"
"You know it. I'm tired of wearing this stupid thing anyway."
Gajeel and Spike remove the cloaks. The Royal Soldiers become scared when they witness a baby dragon.
"Round two, Gajeel. Let's see how many of these wimps one of us can take down the most."
Gajeel chuckles. "Iron Dragon Club!" Gajeel turns his arm into an iron club, pummeling some Royal Soldiers.
"Phew phew," Spike mimics gun movements with his claws. Shooting Royal Soldiers left and right.
"Iron Dragon Sword!" Gajeel's right arm turns into an iron sword. He cracks the lacrima with the strike.
Spike continues to shoot at the Royal Soldiers. They are defenseless against the attack. Their shields can't hold up the pressure for long periods of time.
"Take this!" Gajeel swings his Iron Dragon Sword at the lacrima again. This time, it lights up.
The Soldiers continue to be obliterated by Spike's magic. His flaming bullets are becoming a problem for them to handle. The bright light of the lacrima blinds the Soldiers.
"No freaking way," Spike said as the Soldiers' watch was happening.
"You gotta be kidding me," Gajeel said.
The lacrima that Gajeel shattered reveals to be two people. Two Fairy Tail Wizards. Gray Fullbuster and Erza Scarlet. They get up after feeling weird and different.
"Look alive, Gajeel!" Spike's claws are glowing Sparkling Green. "Flaming Arrows!" Spike extends his claws in a C formation. Sparkling Green Flaming Arrows come out of Spike's fingertips, hitting the soldiers surrounding them. The arrows are bigger than the flaming bullets.
"Gajeel, Spike?" Erza said in confusion.
"What's happening?" Gray asks. He tries using his magic, but he's unable to. "Why can't I use magic?"
"Spike and I will explain later. Right now," Gajeel turns to see more Royal Soldiers incoming. "Iron Dragon Rooooooar!" Gajeel's iron breath hurls the Royal Soldiers away.
Spike comes and breathes his fire, teleporting Gajeel, Erza, Gray, and himself to a safer location in the Royal City.
"How come you and Spike were able to use magic?" Gray asks.
"Tyke, take out the vitamin."
Spike places his backpack down and takes out the vitamin bottle.
"Why did you call him Tyke?" Erza asks.
"There's a reason, and we'll get to that. But first, take these," Gajeel gives Gray and Erza the vitamin.
"If you take it, you'll be able to use magic power freely like in Earth Land. Edolas is scarce with magic, thus making it impossible to use," Spike explains.
Gray and Erza eat the vitamin. The two feel normal as they feel their magic energy surging in their veins.
"Now, tell us what happened," Erza commands.
"The two of you have been turned into a giant lacrima," Edolas Gajeel said, approaching Gray and Erza.
"Told you, it'll be easy," Gajeel said.
"Indeed, but I expect no less from Earth Land me, and Tyke. I knew you two were right for the job."
"This is insane," Gray said in shock.
"Is it true?" Erza said in shock.
"Although we look alike, we're quite different," Edolas Gajeel at your service.
"I have to say this guy has been a big help for Tyke and me. Crazy how he looks like me. We look like twins," Gajeel puts an arm on his counterpart.
"This world is full of surprises, Sis. Some surprises are more shocking than this."
"Never mind that, what do you mean we've been turned into a giant lacrima?" Erza said, wanting to know more of the predicament.
"Erza, the King of Edolas, issued a project known as Anima. According to Mystogan, Anima is an inter-dimensional gate that transfers everything into Magic Lacrima. Then it creates a twister to absorb the lacrima, bringing it here."
"Mystogan?" Erza and Gray said in shock.
"Yea. He told us what Anima was, gave us the vitamin, and sent us here. Lucy, Salamander, Wendy, and the cats are here as well. They could be in great danger."
"We thought the lacrima in the plaza was the guild; turns out it was you two. We can assume that there is a larger portion of lacrima somewhere around."
"Agreed," Both Gajeels nod.
"We need to formulate a plan," Erza said. She does the arms cross.
"According to my sources, there are prized prisoners by the West Tower basement. Maybe some of your friends are there?" Edolas Gajeel said.
"Then we better get moving," Erza said.
"Gajeel," Spike turns to Gajeel.
"Yea, Tyke?" Gajeel replies.
"I'm going to place a flame marking on you. If we find vital information of the lacrima whereabouts, I can teleport to you faster instead by memory."
"Two things. One, very impressive. Two, sounds good to me. Now, hit me."
Spike hits Gajeel with a flame marking; it doesn't burn him at all. Spike turns to Erza and Gray.
"Let's get moving," Erza commands.
"Right," Gray and Spike said.
"I'll show you the way," Edolas Gajeel said.
"In the meantime, I'll keep these wimps occupied," Gajeel sees a wave of Royal Soldiers approaching.
Erza, Gray, and Spike follow Edolas Gajeel in the direction where the West Tower is located. After a ten-minute trip, Edolas Gajeel stops.
"Inside, you'll find the stairs leading down below. I can't enter but, I'll do some investigating to see if my resources can locate that lacrima."
"Thank you, Edolas Gajeel," Spike graciously said.
"No problem, see you around, Tyke," Edoals Gajeel goes on his way.
"I hate that name for you, Spike. So annoying," Erza said as she enters the West Tower.
"I needed a coverup name. Apparently, dragons are a myth except for one that's sealed away. I was wearing a cloak before you saw me fighting the Royal Soldiers."
"Fair enough," Gray sees the stairs. He, Erza, and Spike walk down.
"However, for some reason, mentioning the name Spike brings unwelcome memories for Edolas Gajeel."
"Really? How come, Spike?" Erza asks.
"Edolas Gajeel never says why it brings discomfort to him. Gajeel and I didn't pressure him to say anything else."
"I see. Well, hopefully, there's nothing wrong with it while we're here," Erza states.
"Shhh, do you hear that?" Gray quietly said.
A loud crash is heard, along with some squeals. The squeals of Natsu and Wendy echo the basement. Erza, Gray, and Spike are pissed. They want to take down the monsters for inflicting pain and suffering on their friends. They move quickly as the squeals are getting closer. They hear Happy saying to kill his friends, they'll have to get through him. As they move, they see soldiers lined up with their commander. Gray uses his ice magic to draw their attention, creating a mist in the process. Happy, Carla, and Lucy are stunned to see what's happening. They become elate to see Spike, Gray, and Erza.
"You got some nerve, lady," Gray said. "You know they're with us, and you decide to mess with them anyway."
"Anyone who'll lay a hand on our fellow guild members will be dealt accordingly," Erza sternly proclaims.
"Taking joy and delight in killing our friends makes me sick. You just signed a death warrant, and Fairy Tail will deliver," Spike irately said.
"But.., how.., I thought you were gone..," Carla is in awe.
"You've made a big mistake, you should have known better to mess with us," Gray powers up.
"Gray, Erza, Spike!" Lucy excitedly shouts.
The mist goes away as the soldiers are stunned to see Earth Land Erza. There is a second Erza present. Erza Knightwalker. Royal Army Captain of the 2nd Magic War Division. She wears a very provocative outfit comprising a revealing armor breastplate top that leaves much of her cleavage and stomach exposed. She has light-armored gauntlets and greaves on her forearms and forelegs, respectively, as well as her thighs. She also wears a dark bikini bottom with a piece of cloth obscuring her hips. She wears a dark scarf around her neck.
"No way, the Earth Lander looks like our Captain."
"That Gray Surged?" A soldier asks.
"No, that's Earth Land Gray."
"Who the heck is that dinosaur?"
"I'm a dragon," Spike corrects.
The Soldiers gasps. They are stunned beyond belief. Erza Knightwalker can't believe what she's seeing.
"You guys have some explaining to do. Where are our friends that your King turned into a lacrima!" Gray uses his ice magic to attack the soldiers.
Erza Knightwalker tries to attack Gray with her spear, but Spike uses his breath to teleport Knightwalker behind Gray.
"Impossible," Knightwalker said.
Erza Scarlet requips her sword and attacks Erza Knightwalker; Knightwalker blocks the attack with her spear. The two power up as things get tense.
"It's Erza versus Erza," Lucy said. She watches the two take the fight elsewhere.
"You guys are in big trouble now! I'm gonna beat the crap out of every last one of you!" Natsu proclaims. Then he squeals in pain.
"He sounds closer than we thought," Spike said.
"Must be nearby," Gray said.
"More like up ahead. That's where Wendy is as well," Happy said.
"Spike, Gray, go on. I can handle this," Scarlet said.
"You sure, Erza? We can take this fake down together."
"Who you calling fake, dinosaur!" Erza Scarlet becomes agitated as she attacks Knightwalker. "When I'm done with you, Earth Lander. The dinosaur is next!"
"Don't you dare call him that!" Scarlet roars and pushes Knightwalker away. "Go now!" Erza demands.
"Let's go, Spike," Gray pulls Spike to run down the hallway.
"I'll be back to assist, Erza," Spike said.
Spike sees Lucy's bindings and burns them into a crisp, disintegrating them without burning Lucy.
"Where the heck did you guys come from?" Lucy asks.
"We'll tell you along the way, gotta get to Natsu and Wendy," Spike said.
"Aye!" Happy and Carla fly beside them as Spike, Gray, and Lucy run in the direction of Natsu's squeals.
"To summarize what I know, Gajeel and Spike freed us by shattering the lacrima in the plaza."
"Whoa, that was you and Erza this whole time?" Lucy asks.
"Yea," Spike answers. "After finding out that the lacrima in the plaza was Erza and Gray here, we figured that they were cut from a larger portion."
"Uh, Spike. Why do you carry that backpack?" Happy asks.
"Oh, well, originally, I was planning on coming to the guildhall later to give everyone my freshly baked homemade triple-decker nut-crazy vanilla cream cookies as a present. I made twelve dozen cookies, and it turns out that they have greater use than I thought. Also, I'm carrying the vitamin that Natsu and Wendy need to eat to regain their usage of magic."
"Can I have a cookie?" Happy asks, then Carla smacks his paw.
"We'll eat after we get out friends to safety," Carla said, unamused with Happy's distraction for food.
"Aye," Happy reluctantly said in defeat. "
"Now, we have a serious problem. We don't know where the larger portion of the lacrima is located," Said Spike. "We figure it has to be somewhere close by for the Royal City to grasp.
"Wait, I know where it could be. Carla and I saw it on our way to the Royal City."
"Perfect, tell Gajeel and take him to that giant lacrima," Spike commands.
"Wait, you don't want to come?" Happy said.
"I have other priorities to do with my friends here. Gajeel is capable of destroying the lacrima better than I can. I'll teleport you to him right away."
"Aye, Sir!"
Spike uses his breath to teleport Happy straight to Gajeel. Happy is back in the plaza. He sees Gajeel beating up Royal Soldiers left and right. Happy flies up to Gajeel, informing him where the gigantic lacrima is. Gajeel chuckles as Happy fly him to the lacrima sighting.
"Let's keep moving," Gray said.
"Right," Lucy, Carla, and Spike said.
Gray, Lucy, Spike, and Carla run down the hallway once more. They see a tall door shut. Gray kicks the door open and sees Natsu and Wendy knocked out and drained of their magic energy.
"Wendy!" Spike and Carla shriek.
"Natsu!" Gray and Lucy shriek.
Spike goes up to Wendy. "Are you okay, Wendy?" Carla cries blaming herself for the cause of this. Spike is confused as to why Carla is blaming herself. "Why are you blaming yourself?"
"Because.., it's all my fault!" Carla said in tears.
Spike takes out the vitamin and puts one in Wendy's mouth. Spike tosses Gray a vitamin to put in Natsu's mouth. They both wake up after taking the vitamin.
Wendy opens her eyes to see Carla and Spike. "Sp-Sp-Spike.., Carla?" Wendy stutters her wording. "Spike! Carla!" Wendy realizes that she's not dreaming and hugs them both. Spike and Carla hug Wendy.
Natsu wakes up and feels enraged. He slams his fist to the ground as fire bursts.
"Are you feeling better?" Lucy calmly asks.
"Yea, but we gotta hurry and stop them," Natsu is boiling in anger as he does a Fire Dragon Roar. He then runs after the punks that stole his and Wendy's magic.
"What happened with you lot, Wendy, Carla, and Lucy?" Spike asks. Now he wants to know what they know.
"The others.., are in trouble..," Wendy panics a little after what they told her. "It's.., it's horrible. The Royal Army.., they're going to destroy Extalia. By crashing the giant lacrima into it."
"What?!" Gray, Lucy, Carla, and Spike shout in horror.
"All of our friends and Fairy Tail are in danger because the King of Edolas is going to use them like a bomb," Wendy said, then she cries, imagining the horrors that await them. Spike holds Wendy as she cries.
"I don't know if you notice, but Edolas has islands that float in the sky. There's a bunch of them. Apparently, Extalia's power keeps them afloat. What's more, the book I read said it maintains the magical balance of this entire world," Said Lucy now that she remembers an article in the Edolas History book.
"That means the lacrima is on a floating island. No way a lacrima of that magnitude would fit in the Royal City properly," Said Spike.
"Yes. Happy and I saw, and it's close to Extalia," Carla said.
"The Royal Army is planning on hitting that floating island with a bunch of Dragon Slayer Magic. They want to speed it up, so it crashes into Extalia," Wendy sniffs.
Gray is daring himself to ask a horrid question. "What would happen then?"
"They're saying when their powers collide, it's going to cause a gigantic explosion in the sky, and their magic will fuse together. Then magic power will rain on the Kingdom forever," Wendy finishes explaining the Royal Army's motives.
"If that happens, all our guildmates will-" Gray finishes Lucy's statement.
"Be lost forever."
Natsu runs back after he saw something horrifying. He witnessed two Erzas fighting each other. Natsu questions the Gray in front of him and finds out the stupid way that the Gray in front of him is from Earth Land.
"A bunch of stuff happened, and now I'm here," Gray said as he's shirtless. "Erza and Gajeel too."
"Along with me, Natsu," Spike waves.
"Spike! Man, I'm glad to see my favorite Dragon buddy," Natsu picks Spike up and hugs him tight.
"Glad to see you too!" Spike said as he has trouble breathing from the tight hug. Natsu puts Spike down. "If you're wondering where Happy is, I teleported him to Gajeel so they both can go to the lacrima and free the others."
"Also, why are you carrying a backpack for?" Natsu asks.
Spike sighs. "I made cookies as a gift for all of you, knowing that July 7th is a day when your dragons disappeared. Now we should-" Natsu interrupts Spike's speech as he reaches for a cookie and eats it.
"Holy crap! Spike! This cookie is delicious!" Natsu grabs more to chow down.
"Hey, how many did you made?" Wendy asks.
"Twelve dozens. But now, I'm down to six. Turns out the cookies played a pivotal part in the journey," Said Spike.
Gray reaches and eats a cookie. "Okay, this is delicious," He takes a few more.
"Hey! We can't be snacking!" Carla profusely said.
"Can't fight hungry too," Gray said in response. Carla sighs.
Wendy tries one and falls in love. "Wow, this is soo good," She eats a few more.
Lucy tries one for herself. She's amazed at how delicious a cookie tastes from Spike's baking skills.
Carla finally relents and tries one, so she doesn't feel left out. "Okay, if I had tea, this would have been perfect."
A few moments later, after everyone has their fill.
"Alright, are you guys ready? Let's go find the King and stop him from crashing that lacrima!" Natsu announces.
"Yea!" Spike, Lucy, and Gray said, running in the direction where the two Erzas are fighting.
"No, wait!" Natsu alarms them. "That's where the two monsters are fighting. We should go this way," Natsu points a different direction.
"We can't leave Erza to defend herself," Lucy objects.
"I'll go," Said Spike. "I have a feeling that both Erzas are at an impasse. With me in the fray, Erza will succeed."
"Alright then, wish you luck, Spike," Natsu said, saluting to Spike. Natsu, Gray, and Lucy run together in a different direction leaving Carla, Wendy, and Spike.
"Carla, I think you should warn the cats in Extalia," Spike suggests.
"I agree," Said Wendy.
"No! Absolutely not!" Carla refuses to help Extalia.
"We need to warn them about the Royal Army's plan and help everyone escape," Said Wendy in her defense.
"I don't understand. I thought we're going to stop the attack," Said Carla.
"There is no way we can allow the King to do whatever he wants! I know Natsu and the others will stop him!" Wendy shouts.
"Plus, what if the King and the Royal Army have other weapons to utilize and we can be totally unaware of," Spike chimes in the discussion. "I don't know what happened with you and the experience you have with Extalia. But no one should die under the King's cruel wrath."
Carla takes it all in, and still, she refuses to help. She looks at Wendy and Spike in the eyes.
"You know, it has nothing to do with being Human or Exceed," Said Wendy calmly and reassuringly.
"Exceed?" Spike is confused.
"It's the race that Carla and Happy are, Spike."
"Oooooh," Spike understands.
"If there is something we can do as fellow living beings, then we have to do it," Wendy said.
"Save the Exceeds?" Carla thought to herself and relives her short time in Edolas.
"I promise I will always be by your side. No need to be afraid. Kay?" Wendy smiles.
"I too, will be your friend. Through the good, the bad, the ugly, and through everything else that life dishes at us," Said Spike wholeheartedly.
Carla smiles. Spike pulls Wendy and Carla into a warm hug. A moment later, they stop.
"Alright, Wendy, let's go," Carla spread her wings.
"I wish you two luck," Spike starts running in the direction where the two Erzas are fighting.
"Good luck!" Wendy shouts.
Wendy and Carla leave and fly up to Extalia. Spike continues to run and hopefully hear the sounds of Erza's roar as she fights.
"I'm coming, Sis." Spike thought to himself as he runs.
Erza Scarlet and Erza Knightwalker are fighting as the two are on par. They compliment each other on their skills a little. Erza Scarlet is fighting in her Flame Empress Armor, then gets blasted from behind, allowing Knightwalker to gain the upper advantage, striking and knocking Erza down hard with her flame explosion attack.
"Nice of you to drop by. Thanks for the assist," Erza Knightwalker smirks.
"Who is that?" Erza Scarlet gets up. She sees a hooded man drop from the ceiling.
"I knew you needed my help. I heard from the soldiers what you've encountered."
"Wait.., why does he..," Erza Scarlet sees who the guy is. He's wearing a purple hooded assassin's uniform, black boots, a skull chain necklace, dark purple jeans. He has a green mohawk, and his eyes are green as well. His weaponry consists of dual-wield pistols, a green sword, a purple and green bow, and arrows. "No..," Erza pants as she's trembling a little.
"Now, we can end this," Knightwalker places her hand on the guy's shoulder. He's six feet two inches tall. "Spike Knightwalker."