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Spike the Fairy - PonyJoel

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Spike, Wendy, & Romeo's Next Job

It's 9:00 in the morning in Magnolia. Spike wakes up after having a nice sleep.

"Morning, Spike," Lucy said, making breakfast.

"Morning, Lucy," Spike gets out of bed and yawns.

"You ready to start working again?" Lucy asks. She finished making bacon and eggs.

"I am. I'm sure there'll be plenty of jobs on the job board today."

"Definitely," Lucy smiles. "With rent already paid for the next two months, we need to continue our workflow."

"Of course. I may take on some S-Class Quests."

"Unfortunately, you are not an S-Class Wizard, and I think Makarov would forbid you on going by yourself," Lucy explains.

"Really? Huh, now I wished I challenged the Master into that fight to become an S-Class Wizard."

"Perhaps next year you'll earn it for sure," Lucy said.

"Definitely," Spike goes to the bathroom to freshen up for the day.

Lucy sets the table up when she hears her door knocking. She sighs, knowing who's at the door. Lucy opens the door, and to her surprise, it wasn't Natsu and Happy, it's Wendy, Carla, and Romeo.

"Hey, you three. What's up?" Lucy likes the sudden change of scenery more than Natsu and Happy begging for food.

"We got a job request and were wondering if Spike wants to team up again," Romeo said, holding the job flier.

"Let me see that," Lucy takes a look at the flier. "A coalition in returning a ship stolen by pirates!"

"Yea. It's an adventure worth fighting for," Romeo said excitedly.

"Also, seeing the ocean in return will be cool," Wendy said.

"I'll say, the price for taking the job is well worth it. 5,000,000 Jewels," Carla said.

"And, it's not an S-Class Quest," Wendy smiles.

"SAAAAAAY WHAAAAAAAAAAAT?!" Natsu and Happy come through the window after hearing the job descriptions.

"You're going after a ship pirates stole?! Count us in!" Natsu cheerfully shouts.

"AYE!" Happy concurs.

"Absolutely not. The job flier also says return the ship in one piece. You two hooligans will more likely destroy or burn the ship without a care in the world," Carla said.

"Aaaaaaaawwwwwww," Happy and Natsu groans. They want to go on the adventure.

"No offense, but if the ship gets wrecked, we won't get paid," Romeo tells Natsu of the penalty of the job description.

"Fine, it's not like our feelings are hurt," Natsu turns his back on Romeo, Wendy, and Carla. "We can go do another job, right, Happy?"

"Aye," Happy said. Hoping the guilt conscious will sink in their hearts into changing their mind.

"Good luck on your job then," Romeo said, not buying into their trick.

"D'oh!" Happy and Natsu said. Romeo figured the two of them out.

Spike comes out of the bathroom, ready to eat and get some work done. He sees his friends by the door.

"Hey, you guys. What's up?" Spike walks up to the door.

"We got a job request. Pirates stole a ship, and it's up to us to retrieve it!" Romeo said.

"A small coalition that's worth 5,000,000 Jewels. The best part is, it's not an S-Class Quest," Wendy said.

"Would you like to come with us?" Carla asks.

"You know it. So, how many guilds are coming?" Spike asks.

"Four in total. We're supposed to meet up in Hargeon at noon. I'm so excited to embark on this quest with the Youth Squad!" Romeo excitedly expresses.

"Youth Squad?" Spike puzzles the name.

"Well, it consists of you, Wendy, and I. We're the future of Fairy Tail and do need a name."

"Fair enough. I can get used to the Fairy Youth Squad."

"Even better, Spike," Wendy said.

"Please!" Natsu and Happy kneel to Spike, Wendy, Carla, and Romeo. "Let us come! We'll behave!" Natsu and Happy said in tears.

"Let's get moving. The next train to Hargeon leaves in a half-hour," Romeo said.

"Right," Wendy, Carla, and Spike nod.

"Have fun, Fairy Youth Squad," Lucy waves, watching Spike, Wendy, Romeo, and Carla go.

"Doesn't it bother you, Lucy? That they didn't ask you to go on this adventure?" Natsu asks, hoping to entice Lucy into following them.

"Why would it bother me? We're going on a job later with Erza and Gray. I'm sure their little coalition will go smooth."

"Can we have Spike's portion for breakfast?" Happy asks.

Lucy sighs. "Sure. Why not."

Twenty minutes later. Spike, Wendy, Romeo, and Carla get on the train to Hargeon. They sit together, waiting for the train to leave.

"I wonder who'll be joining us in this coalition," Spike ponders a bit.

"Who knows. Hopefully, we see familiar faces," Carla said.

"How did you get your dad's approval on going?" Spike turns to Romeo.

"Easy, I didn't tell my old man when he wasn't looking. Mirajane knows I'll be safe tagging along with you, Spike," Romeo chuckles.

"Oh boy," Spike imagines a beating from Macao later.

"My dad will keep quiet when I give him some money," Romeo claims.

The train starts moving. Spike, Wendy, Romeo, and Carla sees a trail of smoke getting closer.

"I wonder who that may be," Carla said.

"Hey! We're coming too!" Natsu yells.

"You're not going on this quest without us!" Gray shouts.

It turns out that Natsu, Gray, Erza, and Lucy were chasing after the train. After Natsu told Erza and Gray about the job Spike, Wendy, and Romeo were embarking on, they wanted to go on the job request. The train leaves the station as they were too late.

"Wow, talk about desperation," Romeo said.

"I think they may attempt to try other means of going. Unless Lucy talks them out of it," Spike said.

"I highly doubt that," Carla timidly said.

"Let's hope they don't cause a scene," Wendy said.

Two hours later. Spike, Wendy, Romeo, and Carla get off the train in Hargeon. They walk towards the pier where the other guilds will be arriving.

"Wow, it feels like going to Tenrou Island again," Spike said.

"Agreed. Waiting to see who else will be showing up," Wendy concurs.

"I wonder if the other guilds are from the Grand Magic Games," Romeo ponders a bit.

"Well, hopefully, it's not from the Quatro Puppy guild," Carla said. "I don't want to hear the Wild chant over and over."

"Agreed," Spike, Wendy, and Romeo say in unison.

It's now 11:30 in Hargeon. Spike, Wendy, Romeo, and Carla are sitting on a bench, waiting to see if they're going by themselves or if Natsu, Gray, Erza, and Lucy caught up.

"Wendy!" Sherria shouts as she's running.

"Sherria!" Wendy is elated to see Sherria.

Wendy and Sherria hug each other. "It's so good to see you again, Wendy. Hey, Spike," Sherria waves at Spike.

"Hi, Sherria," Spike waves back.

"Hi, I'm Romeo. You remember me, right?" Romeo turns to Sherria.

"Yea, from the party. Spike, how were you since you left early?"

"I'm fine. The rest of that night went smoothly with my marvelous girlfriend, Wendy."

Wendy blushes a little. "Don't make me blush in front of Sherria."

"Awe, he's showing love," Sherria smiles.

"So, Gray isn't here?" Lyon also arrives.

"No. It's the Fairy Youth coming out to play," Romeo answers.

"Well, I guess he's too chicken after all," Lyon smiles.

"Hey, anyone else from Lamia Scale is showing up?" Carla asks Lyon.

"No. It's only Sherria and me. I wonder who else is coming."

"Talk about old times, huh, Lyon?" Spike turns to Lyon.

"Just like going after the Oracíon Seis and Nirvanna. This time, we'll be fighting together instead of separately. I'm looking forward to that."

"Hey, Bro," Kagura comes alone.

"Hey, Sis," Spike turns to Kagura.

"Is anyone else from Mermaid Heel is coming?" Wendy asks.

"No, they are busy at the moment. So I came alone. I am glad to know that my brother is here."

"How is Spike your brother?" Lyon asks.

"I asked Erza to be her sister. Spike was beside Erza and I accepted him to be my brother since as you know by now, my brother passed away. For a small coalition, I'm excited to work with Spike."

"So, this is everyone?" Rogue arrives with Frosch.

"Yukino," Kagura turns to Yukino.

"Oh.., hey.., Kagura..," Yukino gulps a little seeing her again.

"Relax. No hard feelings here; we're going to work together on getting the ship back from pirates in this small coalition."

"Yea," Yukino nods.

"Working with Fairy Tail once more. I bet Sting would have loved the opportunity."

"I think so too," Frosch agrees with Rogue. Frosch is a green exceed in a pink frog costume.

"I am surprised that Natsu, Lucy, Gray, and Erza aren't around," Yukino said.

"Are they coming?" Rogue asks.

"No, they won't be joining us," Romeo answers Rogue's question.

"So, who are we waiting for?" Frosch asks.

"The client, Frosch," Rogue answers.

"Ah, right on time," The Client makes himself know. "Thank you for coming all this way. My name is Mark Anthony," Mark Anthony is a middle-aged old man with a pegleg and an eyepatch.

"So, how can we help you?" Sherria asks.

"As you know, the job description says retrieving my ship that was taken by pirates. However, there are some crucial details I left off because I was afraid that no one will take on the request."

"Please, explain," Lyon reassuringly says.

"Follow me to my quarters. We have much to discuss," Mark Anthony leads everyone to his home in Hargeon. His home is a townhouse next to an empty lot where his ship is supposed to be.

Inside Mark Anthony's house is a lot of treasures and trophies from the sea. Some fish mounted on the walls, a treasure chest in the living room, an anchor as a ceiling lamp. Mark Anthony made his home feel like an undersea kingdom.

"Wow, this guy really loves the sea," Romeo said, looking at the tank of fishes Mark Anthony has. He sees a sea sponge and a starfish next to each other.

"Indeed," Mark Anthony nods. "My brothers Peggy the Pirate and Blindbeard the Pirate loved the seas. I was Captain of their crew."

"Wait, you were once a pirate?" Lyon asks.

Mark Anthony sighs. "Indeed. However, I didn't do anything wrong. Neither did my brothers. We were peaceful when it came to our work. We took from those that stolen treasures and brought them back to the people. Sure the people gave us some rewards but, our thrill was to bombard ships that wanted to bring travesty to our homelands."

"What happened to your ship?" Frosch asks.

Mark Anthony sadly sighs. "It was taken from me archenemies. The Seven Deadly Sins. We've sunk their ships time after time whenever they committed the crime."

"How long ago was it stolen?" Kagura asks.

"Seven months ago. I tried searching on me own, but it cost my leg and my eye. I'm lucky to live after the assault. As for my brothers, they weren't so lucky."

Silence fills the room, knowing what Mark Anthony meant. Frosch doesn't understand but judging from the other's reaction he remains silent.

"Any leads to finding your ship?" Carla breaks the silence.

"You'll need a ship that can navigate the rough waters to Krack's Riverine. That was the last place in the sea I saw my ship heading toward."

"Any description of the ship?" Spike asks.

"It's blue to decorate the water's color and yellow for the sun's color. There's a mermaid statue in front of the ship. Laser-guided cannons mounted on each side of the ship. As for the flag, it's black with shark teeth on it. Meaning we're coming for you."

"What is the ship's name?" Wendy asks.

"What was your Pirate name?" Romeo asks.

"My ship's name is called the Black Wing. As for my Pirate name before retiring, Captain Sparrow."

Mark Anthony grabs a map of Krack's Riverine. Everyone looks at the map and sees a crossbones marker on Krack's Riverine.

"How dangerous is Krack's Riverine?" Spike asks Mark Anthony.

"Very dangerous. The waters are rough. There are dangerous sea creatures that reside in those water but, there is one terrifying creature that all sea creatures fear. I've never laid eyes on the said creature but, the stories give me chills every time I venture in with my brothers."

"Oh boy..," Rogue gulps a bit.

"I heard from me radio Dragon Slayers get motion sickness," Mark Anthony goes to his cabinet and finds some medicine for Rogue. "Take this Shadow Dragon."

"What are these?" Rogue takes the medicine from Mark Anthony.

"Motion Relieve. My brother, Peggy the Pirate, had motion sickness on the Black Wing. He took these, and the sickness goes away for 48 hours."

"48 hours?" Rogue is in shock.

"Yep, he took them, knowing that motion sickness was a problem for the sea. Any other mode of transportation, Peggy had no problem. Boats, yes."

"Thank you," Rogue graciously said.

"You're welcome, Shadow Dragon. I recommend taking them as soon as you feel the ship rocking."

"What ship will we be taking?" Lyon asks.

"There's a fellow that owes me some favors. I'm sure Popeye will lend you one of his finest ships," Mark Anthony said. "I'll take you to him."

"Before we go, what condition do you want your ship?" Romeo asks.

"No scorching and destroying my ship entirely. As long as I can sail and make adjustments, I'll take it. If necessary, to fire back against the Seven Deadly Sins, cripple the cannons, so they don't fire back. The cannons are laser-guided magic seekers. That's the only warning I can give unless they altered the cannons."

"Thank you for the warning," Kagura shows respect to Mark Anthony.

"My pleasure. I'm not going to leave this crew in the dark. Now, follow me to Popeye's port. I'm sure he has a ship built for you wizards."

Mark Anthony leads everyone to Popeye's port. On the way there, Natsu, Happy, Gray, Erza, and Lucy arrive in Hargeon. They are using Natsu to find Spike, Wendy, Carla, and Romeo.

"I'm serious. I think we should let them go!" Lucy tries to persuade her friends of leaving Spike, Wendy, Carla, and Romeo alone.

"The job requirement is too huge for Romeo and Wendy to handle. I know Spike is a powerhouse but, who else would be joining on this coalition?" Gray said.

"Yea, and going into the seas if they were to go alone is not an option," Erza said. "That is why we need to join them. I don't want any of you telling Macao that Romeo has perished," Erza said.

"I have a lock on them! Follow me!" Natsu runs in the direction.

"Typical, no one listens to me," Lucy is frustrated with her friends. She follows, Erza, Gray, Happy, and Natsu.

Mark Anthony arrives in Popeye's Port with everyone. There are quality ships ready to set sail. Popeye comes down with his crew after cleaning one of his prized ships. Serpent's Fang.

"Hey, Captain Sparrow. What can I help you with?" Popeye has anchor tattoos on his biceps, a pipe, and wearing a navy sailor's uniform.

"It's Mark Anthony, Popeye. I'm retired, remember."

"Oh, right. My bad, mate," Popeye apologizes. "Say, that's a nice crew you reckon with."

"These mates are going after me Black Wing. I'm calling in on a favor."

"What do you need?" Popeye asks.

"Gonna need your finest ship to sail into Krack's Riverine." Mark Anthony hears the gasps from Popeye's crew.

"Take the Serpent's Fang. She's the strongest to fight the waves and currents in Krack's Riverine. She has one of the finest cannons to intercept magic lacrima cannons, a solar navigation system, and the finest living quarters for long travels. Serpent's Fang is my baby but, on this occasion, release the serpent and watch it snare its victim."

"Thanks, Popeye. You're a life savior."

"Anytime, my friend," Popeye observes the Wizards. "I've seen you lot in the Grand Magic Games during my vacation. I know what each of you is capable of doing. I know you'll get the job done. The Serpent's Fang is the ship to the far right. There's plenty of food and drinks, but I will buy rations just to be safe."

"Point taken. We'll be back here in twenty minutes. Let's go, Sherria," Lyon said.

"Right behind you," Sherria goes with Lyon.

"Might as well grab a few things if I'll be cooking for everyone," Spike follows Lyon and Sherria.

"Wait, Spike can cook?" Kagura turns to Wendy, Romeo, and Carla.

"Well, I never tasted his cooking but baking; he's an excellent baker," Wendy said.

"Have you forgotten the sandwiches he made yesterday?" Carla asks.

"Well, that wasn't cooked but, it was so yummy," Wendy said.

"Now I'm intrigued with Spike's cooking," Kagura imagines the deliciousness of Spike's delectable cooking.

Rogue sighs a little. "I miss Milady's cooking."

"I miss it too," Frosch concurs.

"Who'll be sailing the boat?" Wendy asks.

"Good question. The answer will come to us sooner or later," Carla said.

"Let's scout the Serpent's Fang," Romeo runs to the Serpent's Fang ship.

"That should be fun," Wendy follows Romeo.

"I might as well inspect the ship's interior," Kagura follows Wendy and Romeo.

"Wait for me," Yukino wants to inspect the ship as well.

Rogue picks up Frosch. "Let's hop aboard, Frosch."

"Yea," Frosch nods.

Lyon, Sherria, and Spike arrive in a food market store. They look at the fresh fruits, meats, and veggies in the store. Sherria wants candy and chips.

"Sherria, control your habits," Lyon commands.

"I can't help it! I'm craving chocolate and gummy candies. Chips and cookies as well. I know what I'm spending with my money!"

"Good grief," Lyon sighs. He's looking at the veggies.

"I'll go look in other aisles and see what can be more useful for the ride as well as rations."

"I'm so glad someone is thinking logically," Lyon watches Spike go into a different aisle. "Sherria, how much you have on you?"

"I bought what I wanted. I have 10,000 Jewels left," Sherria has bags filled with junk food and candy.

"Well, at least we'll have snacks for the road as well," Lyon tries to look at the bright side.

Natsu, Happy, Gray, Erza, and Lucy arrive. Natsu's sense of smell led his friends to the food market.

"Huh? What are they doing here?" Natsu is confused.

"Let's find out," Gray said. He's in his underwear.

"You'll be arrested for going in there," Lucy points at Gray.

"Crap! Not again!" Gray puts his clothes back on.

"I swear, you need a job at the strip club," Natsu said to Gray.

Erza sees Spike gathering some things while talking to Lyon and Sherria. In Erza's heart, she wants to go with Spike but, her protective instincts as a sister are getting the better of her. She turns to her friends.

"We're not going through with this."

"What!?" Gray and Natsu shout.

"But why, Erza?" Happy asks.

"Spike is our friend, and there are times we have to face the fact that not every job we'll be going on. It pains me a lot to say this but, we need to let the future of Fairy Tail experience their big job together as a group."

"I didn't come all this way to sit back! They're going after pirates! P-I-R-A-T-E-S! On the sea! 5,000,000 Jewels! We have to go and help!" Natsu makes a bold statement.

"We cannot allow our protective instincts to get the better of us. Lucy, I'm sorry for ignoring you earlier. You were right."

"No way, I'm going with them, and there's nothing you can do-" Erza punches Gray in mid-sentence in the gut.

"The decision is final. Let's head back to the guildhall," Erza drags Natsu and Gray away before Spike sees them.

"We'll get a different job. How about an S-Class Quest?" Lucy suggests.

"Sure. I'm sure it'll be better pay," Erza said.

Happy tries to sneak away, but Lucy grabs his tail. Lucy drags Happy back to Magnolia with Erza.

"Life is cruel! I want to be with my Carla!" Happy complains while shedding a few tears.

Spike is with Lyon and Sherria at the register after picking up enough food and drinks to make for rations. Spike also got a few spices and ingredients to cook the meals on the ship. Lyon and Spike paid for the food and drinks.

"Well, time to set sail," Sherria said.

"Do any of you know how to sail?" Spike asks.

"I do. Years ago, when I was a different man, I steered a ship to Galuna Island. So, I'll be steering Serpent's Fang."

"Sounds good, Lyon," Sherria said while eating some chips.

"Please don't talk with your mouth full," Lyon asks.

Spike, Sherria, and Lyon walk back to Popeye's port. They go to the far right and see the beauty of Serpent's Fang. The ship is green with scales while the front has a serpent's head and fangs. The cannons are blue and green, decorated with seashells all over on the muzzle.

"So, that's Serpent's Fang," Lyon likes the ship; it reminds him of Lamia Scale's insignia.

"Pretty cool," Sherria said in awe.

Spike uses his fire breath to teleport Lyon and Sherria onto the Serpent's Fang. Spike flies to board the ship. Spike, Lyon, and Sherria see Kagura and Rogue sitting on chairs, Wendy, Romeo, Frosch, and Carla coming from the lower deck of Serpent's Fang.

"Hey, we're back," Spike said.

"Welcome back, bro. Need some help?" Kagura asks.

"Yes. I could increase my size, but I rather not," Spike answers.

Kagura takes Spike's bags. "Follow me to the kitchen of Serpent's Fang."

"Dude, this ship is awesome. It has everything we need for long distant travel," Romeo said.

"Do any of you have the map?" Spike asks.

"Yukino has it. According to the map, it's three-day travel to Krack's Riverine," Romeo answers.

"Alright then, let's us unpack, and we'll set sail," Lyon said.

Kagura leads Spike, Lyon, and Sherria to the kitchen of Serpent's Fang. There's a lacrima powered fridge, oven, and stove, there are cabinets to store and coolers for drinks. Spike, Lyon, and Kagura store things away while Sherria puts the junk food in the snack cabinet that she's calling.

"Alright, make sure that Rogue takes his medicine. We are deporting Hargeon," Lyon leaves the kitchen.

"This should be fun. Sailing in the seas, fighting other possible pirates, and I wonder what creature that all the sea creatures fear the most is?" Spike ponders a bit.

"I have some notion but, I hope it isn't what I'm thinking," Kagura said.

"So, how are the sleeping quarters?" Spike asks.

"Nice, actually. Not a lot of rooms, but the beds are comfortable bunk beds," Yukino said.

"Alright, then. Good to know we have beds. I thought it'll be hammocks or something remotely close to it," Spike said.

Spike, Yukino, and Sherria go to the upper deck. Rogue takes his Motion Relieve medicine as he sees Lyon going to the steering wheel of the Serpent's Fang.

"Rogue, we're going to see fishies," Frosch smiles.

"That we are, buddy, that we are," Rogue picks up Frosch and holds him.

"Alright, time to set sail. Sherria! Raise the anchor!" Lyon commands.

"Aye, aye, Captain Lyon," Sherria giggles a bit while raising the anchor from the waters to put it aside.

Spike, Wendy, Romeo, Sherria, Kagura, Yukino, and Carla wave at Popeye and Mark Anthony while departing Popeye's port.

"Don't forget to eat your spinach! Spinach helps you get stronger," Popeye chuckles while eating his favorite spinach from a can.

"Make sure you destroy the Seven Deadly Sins!" Mark Anthony shouts.

"We will!" Wendy shouts.

"Yuck! I hate spinach," Sherria shouts.

The others on Serpent's Fang laugh while Lyon steers the ship into the vase blue oceans.

"Come back safely." Mark Anthony thought to himself as he sees the wizards go.

"Cheer up, bucko. Those wizards did great during the Grand Magic Games. If anyone can defeat the Seven Deadly Sins, is those group of friends," Popeye said.

"You're right," Mark Anthony smiles. "I have to put my heart in faith and believe those kids can succeed."

Author's Note:

My own mini-arc before the next one. Something that could be fun. I'll be upset if you don't recognize at least two easter eggs.

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