Natsu, Happy, Lucy, and Spike are on their way to the guildhall. On the way there, people couldn't help but pose in front of Spike to boast to their friends and family for meeting Fairy Dragon. They took many pictures.
"Geez, Spike. You are becoming an icon," Happy said. He's jealous that Spike is getting more attention by the day.
"Well, they witnessed a spectacular during the Grand Magic Games. I guess the fight Jura and me had is the most talked-about matchup in Grand Magic Games history."
"It was a sight to behold, Happy. I couldn't believe that Jura and Spike had that intense matchup. It makes me wonder what would have happened if Jellal competed."
"Probably dull with the reaction from the crowd," Happy replies to Natsu's statement.
"I'm still upset that I didn't see you compete in that matchup, Spike," Lucy said.
"It's alright, Lucy. I do owe Jura a legitimate rematch so, you can feast your eyes on that fight."
"True," Lucy admits.
Natsu, Happy, Spike, and Lucy arrive at the guildhall. Everyone is cheerful, having fun, looking for work, eating, and drinking. Erza is speaking with Makarov about the job with Warrod Sequen and Minerva appearing.
"Hey, I bet Levy knows who E.N.D; is," Happy said.
"Yea, let's go ask her," Lucy concurs.
Natsu, Happy, and Lucy go up to Levy to see if she can help uncover E.N.D. is throughout any of the history books. Wendy hugs Spike from behind.
"I missed you," Wendy said. "Are you feeling better?"
"I am," Spike turns around to hug Wendy.
"Mind telling us what was on your mind?" Carla asks.
"You remember the warning Fairy Rage spoke of?"
Carla and Wendy nod. They remember the warning about a powerful guild taking something from Spike soon.
"You're still thinking about Twilight Sparkle? Even after you defeated her during the Grand Magic Games?" Wendy asks. She thought Spike moved on after earning his right to stay in Earth Land.
"It's the warning that Fairy Rage told me. It still scares me cause Twilight is one of the members of that guild. Tartaros being a powerhouse guild that's left in the Bar of Alliance would make sense."
"Is there anyone else you sensed, Rage?" Carla wants to know what Rage knows.
"At the moment, no. Things can change with certain members. However, Twilight Sparkle is one of them that I've sensed."
"Of what guild?"
"I don't know, Carla. Honestly, I wish I knew what guild and who exactly Spike may lose."
"Fairy Dragon," Gajeel calls him out. "Come over here."
"Coming," Spike walks up to him.
"We understand your concerns with Twilight Sparkle," Gajeel said.
"That's right. Makarov already has some plan of action in case she happens to make an appearance," Panther Lily noted.
"We know you defeated her but, after what you told us about Leekips," Gray said.
"We're not going to stand idle until it's too late," Mirajane said.
"Rest to sure. We got you back, bro," Gajeel said.
"That's right, Spike. Fairy Youth Squad is staying put," Romeo said.
"Let's not forget, anyone messing with a member of Fairy Tail messes with the rest of us," Cana said. She's drinking her barrel of alcohol.
"So please, don't worry or fret," Lisanna said. She hugs Spike tenderly.
Spike hugs Lisanna. "I won't. Thanks, everyone," Spike smiles.
"Now, man up, Spike. Be strong and courageous like a real man!" Elfman proclaims.
"Well, I'll be strong and courageous. I can't man-up or be a real man cause I'm a dragon."
"Close enough," Elfman replies.
While some of Spike's friends cheer him up, Levy finds some info about E.N.D.
"Alright, E.N.D; is a super demon. Compared to Deliora and Lullaby, E.N.D; is on a different level altogether."
"He must be the most powerful demon in the book of Zeref," Lucy states.
"According to Warrod, Tartaros has a demon on their side," Happy noted.
"It has to be E.N.D. The thought of my dad trying to defeat E.N.D. and couldn't defeat him. There's one thing we should do. We need to bring the fight to Tartaros."
"Natsu, you're brain dead. Second, there's way too much we don't know about their guild yet. We don't even know where they are, let alone how strong are their forces. How do you plan we take it to them?" Lucy asks Natsu.
"Simple. We hop on Spike's back and fly around until we find Tartaros," Natsu laughs in victory.
"Not happening!" Spike overhears Natsu's claim.
"Aww, killjoy," Natsu complains a bit. "Well, I guess we should wait until they come to us."
Jet and Droy come bursting through the door with dire news. "Listen up, everybody! We got horrible news!" Jet and Droy sound frantic; everyone in the guildhall turns to their attention.
Jet and Droy explained the downfall of the Magic Council. All the members are dead from multiple explosions. Lahar and many Magic Warfare Units were killed as well.
"This is terrifying. I suspect that Tartartos is behind the attack," Makarov said.
"What should we do, Master?" Erza asks.
"We need to prepare for any attacks from Tartaros. We don't know their sole purposes behind the attacks."
"Understood, Master," Erza nods.
"Spike, gather Laxus and the Thunder Legion. We're about to address the situation with Tartaros."
"Right away, Master," Spike teleports to the 8 Island Restaurant. Upon arrival, he gasps at the horror. He sees Mr.Yajima, Laxus, Evergreen, Bickslow, and Freed on the ground. The Restaurant is obliterated. "Oh, my God..."
"Spike..," Freed coughs a bit.
Spike flies over to Freed. He's tattered and bruised. "What happened?"
Freed coughs. His body sweats. "We were ambushed by a demon of Tartaros... They are after former Council Members. He.., he..," Freed passes out.
Spike increases his size. He grabs Laxus, Freed, Mr.Yajima, Evergreen, and Bickslow.
"Spike," Porlyusica grabs Spike's attention. She notices the worry written on Spike's face.
"Let's go," Spike uses his fire breath to teleport Porlyusica to the infirmary in the guildhall. Spike places his friends and Mr.Yajima in separate beds. Porlyusica goes to the cabinets to see what medicines are stored. Spike goes to the mess hall. "Guys, we have a situation."
Makarov and everyone within Fairy Tail head up to the infirmary. They are mesmerized to see the Thunder Legion and Mr.Yajima in sickness. The Thunder Legion are sweating, in agonizing pain, and having problems breathing.
"WHAT HAPPENED TO THEM!?" Makarov is worried about them all. He doesn't want to lose his grandson, Laxus, nor any of his children. "WHATEVER IT IS, TELL ME YOU CAN FIX IT!!! THEY'LL BE OKAY, WON'T THEY!!!?"
"They've been heavily exposed to bane particles. I'll do what I can. Smaller exposures have proven lethal in the past. Recovery is possible but not guaranteed or even likely. Laxus' case is many times worse than the rest. It's a miracle he's lasted this long."
Everyone is holding their emotions. Spike looks down and believes this is what the warning Rage foretold. His friends are in sickness due to Tartaros' attack.
"There's something else you should know, Master," Spike is suppressing his anger for Tartaros.
"What is it, Spike?" Makarov turns to him.
"Freed mentioned that Tartaros is targeting former Council Members."
"Good. Now, we can form teams to protect the former Council Members and perhaps bring some of Tartaros down in the process," Makarov wants vengeance for what a demon did to his family.
"Well, Gramps," Natsu's anger gets the better of him. "You realize this means war."
Everyone leaves the infirmary, and Natsu throws a temper tantrum. Some of his guildmates had to pin him to the floor to make him stop. Loke comes out of the Celestial Spirit World to aide the Fairy Tail Guild with valuable information. He's done some research and located four former Magic Council members. Loke pinpoints the location on a map. Porlyusica comes out to address certain matters.
"Thanks to Loke, we have the addresses of four retired Council Members. As Makarov suggested, we need to send a team to each location. Our main objective is to protect these people from Tartaros. Our second goal is to find out what these wizards know. About the nature of Tartaros. The whereabouts of the other former Council Members. And why they were targeted. Should you happen to find the thing that poisoned Laxus, I need a sample of its blood to make an antidote. This is no time to be rash so avoid exposure at all costs."
Everyone is gearing up and forming teams to save the former Council Members. Spike is ready to conquer his demons. Rage is ready to help any way he can. Erza is forming teams to protect each of the former Council Members. Makarov grabs everyone's attention.
"Today, we go to war! Our foe is a pillar of the Bar of Alliance! As strong as Grimore Hearts and the Oracíon Seis but, they should have learned from their allies' mistakes! By the time our work is done, the bloody remnants of their guild will look back on this day and rue it! For this is the day; they made an enemy of Fairy Tail! They attacked our brethren! The pain they caused is mine and yours. The blood they spilled is our blood! Now it's time for the blood not shed to boil! Our pain to feed on burning rage! Let us not fight for justice but for the Thunder in our souls! Fairy Tail will destroy this foe!"
Everyone shouts their warcry.
"Tartaros, here we come!" Natsu and Spike said. They got a fire in their bellies.