//------------------------------// // Reuniting the Guild: Part 1 // Story: Spike the Fairy // by PonyJoel //------------------------------// Spike wakes up bright and early in the cave of Eden's Forest. He, Natsu, and Happy have spent a lot of time together training for the past month and a half. Natsu and Happy have already packed their belongings. "Ready, Spike?" Natsu asks. He's super excited about going to Crocus today. Natsu is wearing a tattered cloak, tattered pants, and his signature scarf since his clothing got scorched due to several unfortunate training sessions with Spike. "Yea," Spike stretches. "It should be fun." "Aye," Happy Concurs. "So, are we walking there, teleporting, flying on your back, or what?" Natsu asks. He wants to know where Spike stands in terms of traveling. Spike leaves the cave and shoots a flare marking. He has decided to call it his second home. There are tons of magic energy flowing freely even after consuming it to grow stronger throughout his time in Eden's Forest. "Let's fly," Spike increases into a full-size dragon. "NOW WE'RE TALKING!" Natsu shouts in excitement and hops on Spike's back. "Aye!" Happy flies and lands on Spike's back. "Hold on tight!" Spike jumps and flaps his wings. He soars in the skies at rapid speeds. Spike flies high in the skies. Natsu is upset that Fairy Tail will not defend their title for the Grand Magic Game this year. However, Spike has decided to allow Natsu to make a grand entrance and fight against the winner of this year's Grand Magic Games. Within five hours of flight, Spike lands in Crocus. The entire town is empty due to the Grand Magic Games. Spike reverts to size while Natsu and Happy hop off. "Any idea of sneaking us in?" Happy asks. Spike notices a newspaper on the ground with today's stat-sheet for the Grand Magic Games. "Only two guilds are left. Dullahan and Scarmiglione." "Who?" Natsu scratches the back of his head. "According to the newspaper, Scarmiglione is a guild that's known for making comebacks. If I didn't know better, I say they're the stronger guild for this year's Grand Magic Games." "Perfect," Natsu punches his palm in adrenaline. He's spoiling for a fight. "Any way of getting inside the coliseum?" Happy asks. "Considering these are the only two guilds competing, I should have no problem teleporting us to Fairy Tail Team B's suite. From there, Natsu can do his thing." "I'm fired up now!" Natsu chuckles. Spike uses his fire breath to teleport Natsu, Happy, and himself to the suite he mentioned. Luckily for them, no one is present, allowing Natsu to roam freely. Spike and Happy see the two guilds battling. It ends in seconds as Scarmiglione dominates Dullahan. "Huh, you were right, Spike," Happy finds the Dullahan guild pathetic. "It was an assumption. Though, it was a theory as well," Spike scours the crowd in search for Lucy, knowing she's an editor for Sorcerer Weekly. "There she is," Spike points to Lucy. She's next to Jason of Sorcerer Weekly on the other side. "Let's go and surprise her," Spike leaves the suite. "Aye, Sir," Happy follows Spike. With Scarmiglione winning the Grand Magic Games, Natsu enters the battlefield with steam emitting his surrounding; Still wearing his cloak but having his hood down. Lucy watches and becomes horrified with the figure's magic power while not knowing it's Natsu in disguised. Natsu one-shots the Scarmiglione guild by shooting large amounts of intense fire at them. The intensity of Natsu's flames causes the arena to melt like butter and the clothing of everyone in the crowd to deteriorate. Natsu then unveils himself, exposing himself to the fans and anyone daring to fight him. Lucy's clothing deteriorates, and she has to cover herself. She and Jason are astonished to see Natsu. Jason thrilling shouts. "Hey, it's been a while," Happy approaches Lucy. "How you're doing?" Lucy turns around. "Happy, you're back." "I'm not alone either," Happy said. Spike walks up to Lucy. "Hey, Sis. It's been a while," Spike smiles. "Likewise. I'm glad to see you two and Natsu doing well. Speaking of, why is Natsu attacking the Scarmiglione guild?" Lucy asks Spike, knowing he has the answers. "Since I've decided that Fairy Tail will not be competing this year, I allowed Natsu to take on the winner of the Grand Magic Games. Can't help but say that the Scarmiglione didn't last ten seconds with Natsu." "Whoever wants a piece, come get some!" Natsu shouts. He sees more wizards coming to fight him. Spike casts a protection ring on Lucy, so Natsu's flames don't apply any damage to her clothing or her skin. Lucy hears a clicking sound in her head. She has forgotten that sound whenever Spike casts a protection ring. Natsu obliterates every wizard, causing them to flee from the arena. After the carnage, Natsu and Lucy lock eyes for the first time in a year. "Hey, good to see you, Lucy. How's it going?" Natsu asks. "Pretty good, Natsu," Lucy smiles. Royal Soldiers come into the arena and arrest him for melting the coliseum and crashing the Grand Magic Games. Spike swoops down and tells the Royal Soldiers it's his idea for Natsu to step into the arena after the final showdown. The Royal Soldiers take Natsu, Happy, and Spike to Mercurius while Lucy leaves to change her clothes. Ten minutes later. Spike, Natsu, and Happy are in the throne room of Mercurius. Toma E. Fiore and Princess Hisui sit on their thrones while Darton, Arcadios, and several Royal Soldiers stand in attention. Princess Hisui has her Spike the Fairy plush next to her. "Fairy Dragon, Natsu, Happy. I, Toma E. Fiore, have decided to give you a pardon." "Dude," Natsu whispers in Happy's ear. "She has a Spike the Fairy plush." "She must love him," Happy giggles in a whispering tone. "Did I hear that right?" A Royal Soldier is perplexed. "We're going to set them free?" "Yes," Toma E. Fiore formally replies. "It was my idea for allowing Natsu to challenge the winner of the Grand Magic Games since I withdrew the guild from competing this year," Spike explains to the King and Princess. "No need to explain, Fairy Dragon. I admire your enthusiasm since this year's Grand Magic Games were on the boring side," Toma E. Fiore admits. "You can't be serious, your highness? This barbarian caused major damage to the coliseum," Another Royal Soldier exclaims. "Sorry about that. I guess; I should have held back a little," Natsu laughs a bit. "Shut your mouth," Darton coldly commands. "Chill out," Natsu replies to Darton in annoyance. "It's great seeing you three again. You've done so much for us and all of Fiore, so we'll give you this pardon," Princess Hisui formally expresses. The Royal Soldiers are conflicted with the Princess' decree. They were hoping to give Natsu some sort-of punishment. "So, what are you planning to do now?" "Since it's been a year, it's time to round up our friends and rebuild our guildhall," Natsu answers. "Yea, it's going to be good. Fairy Tail is rising after a year of hiatus," Spike said. "We wish you luck, Fairy Tail," Toma E. Fiore said. "Hope to see you soon," Princess Hisui waves at them. "You'll see us soon, your highness. Bye," Spike waves back while he, Natsu, and Happy leave. Lucy is outside waiting for Spike, Natsu, and Happy. Lucy is amazed that Natsu is not in jail for the stunt he pulled, even though it's Spike's idea. "So, you came to commentate the games or document them?" Natsu asks. He's aware that Lucy works with Sorcerer Weekly. "Document with Jason. Say, wanna grab a bite to eat? My treat," Lucy offers. Natsu and Happy bow down and worship Lucy like a goddess. Spike couldn't help but laugh. Lucy leads the guys to a restaurant nearby Mercurius. Natsu and Happy gorge themselves while sitting across from Lucy and Spike at the table. "Tell me, did you guys have anything to eat in Eden's Forest?" Lucy asks Spike. "We ate a lot of fish and some wild animals. During our time in Eden's Forest, I didn't want to leave the cave unless it was to go hunting or fishing. I was zoned-in on harnessing my magic power through mediation or sparring with Natsu." "So, this is the first time in a while since you had a meal like this?" "Yea, Lucy," Spike eats his chicken wings. "I had the Jewels to pop into towns nearby to buy food. As I said, I was zoned-in for the final stretch of my training." "Spike is one powerful dragon. He and I fought many times," Natsu said while eating with his mouth full. "Disgusting, Natsu. Don't talk with your mouth full," Lucy has forgotten about Natsu's manners while eating. "Sorry," Natsu swallows his food. "Anyway, Spike and I have done some wicked, hardcore training during the month and a half. We pushed each other to the limits." "I saw how it unfolds; the two brawled in hand-to-claw combat and with their magic power. It was like the Dragon King Festival all over again," Happy said. "Wow, it must have been fierce and exhilarating," Lucy replies. "No kidding. However, the forest we were in, no matter the damages Spike and Natsu have created, it heals itself." "Wow," Lucy is in shock. "I guess that's why it's called Eden's Forest. No matter what, it'll be as beautiful as ever." "Aye," Happy agrees with Lucy's statement. "Hey, mind if we sleepover at your place, Lucy?" Spike asks. "Sure, Spike. You, Natsu, and Happy can sleepover." Happy and Natsu bow down and worship Lucy like a goddess again. They are excited to sleep on something better than rocks in a cave. Spike couldn't help but laugh again. Lucy takes Spike, Natsu, and Happy to her apartment in Crocus. Natsu and Happy take a good hot bath for the first time in ages. Lucy laid some ground rules for Natsu and Happy, which they broke immediately. The rest of the day goes by smoothly. Natsu, Happy, Spike, and Lucy share stories about their ventures during the year while playing a few board games in which Lucy won. It's the middle of the night. Lucy is sleeping in her bed; Spike is sleeping in a sleeping bag. Happy is asleep on a couch pillow while Natsu is wide awake. Natsu taps on Spike's head to wake him up. "Something wrong, Natsu?" Spike yawns a little. "When do we bring the guild back together again?" Natsu asks. "Less than two weeks. In case some have forgotten about the due date or held back by work, or experiencing other delays. Why do you ask?" Natsu is scheming an idea. "Just curious is all. I tend to forget at times." "No fooling," Spike goes back to sleep. Hours later. Spike and Lucy are awake and hear the commotion outside. It's 9:30 in the morning, and they are hundreds of Royal Soldiers. "What did you do?" Spike turns to Natsu, fully clothed, looking better than ever. "So, they found us out already," Natsu said. "Aye, Sir," Happy concurs. "The army came looking for you!" Lucy said in shock and anger. "I'll ask again, what did you do?" Spike asks Natsu. Natsu grabs Lucy's hand. "Let's get moving!" Natsu drags Lucy outside. Spike and Happy follow the two while the Royal Army chases them. "Natsu! What did you do! Answer the question!" Lucy demands. She wants to know what Natsu did to draw the Royal Army's attention. Natsu laughs. "I left a message about Fairy Tail on Mercurius in fire!" "What?!" Spike and Lucy shriek at the idea of it. "Relax, Spike and Lucy. The fire will go away, and nothing will get burned down," Happy said. "It's time to bring the guild back home. No more delays!" Natsu said. "Let's do it!" Spike shouts with pride. "Alright, Master! Wooo!" Natsu shouts and laughs with glee. "Yea!" Lucy shouts. She's happy and excited for the next chapter as a Fairy Tail Wizard. "It's time to bring the family back together." Spike, Natsu, Lucy, and Happy flee out of Crocus. Though in hindsight, Spike could have flown them out but chose not to. The sun shines on a beautiful day. Spike, Lucy, Natsu, and Happy walk in the open plains and see a mountain on the horizon. "Hey, Spike. Can we fly on your back, heading to our destinations?" Natsu asks. "Nah, we can use the walk and sightsee where we're going," Spike replies. "Sounds good. It'll be like the good ole days of traveling. Who knows, maybe we'll take a train," Lucy said. "Ah! No! Thinking of trains make me sick," Natsu thinks about it and gets motion sickness already. "Don't worry. Any location that needs travel by train, I'll fly us there," Spike said. "Thanks, you're a lifesaver," Natsu said in relief. Spike, Lucy, Happy, and Natsu have a good laugh while they travel to reunite the guild.