Chapter Twelve

(Laxus' point of view)

"Here." I reached into my pocket and pulled out the parchment I found and hand it to the little script mage. "Can you tell me what this shit says?"

"Yeah I think so just give me a minute." Levy took the parchment paper from me and quickly got to work.

All I could do was sit and wait for her to finish the translation and hope it would contain some sort of answer or clue as to what that damn blonde had gotten herself into. Now that gramps knew I wanted to help get her back I knew I would be hearing it from him every chance the old geezer got. Sure blondie was fucking hot but I didn't have any intentions on settling down with her. I had my own plans for the future and it damn sure didn't include one blonde bimbo with a nice rack.

"Laxus I think I've finally translated everything. This is about the legend of the phoenix well mainly about the tears of the phoenix and the powers they hold. Basically, with the pictures it's showing how a simple tear from the phoenix could bring a person who has died back from the dead. Well at least that is was is believed. There has been no sort of proof that the tears could bring people back from the dead, but then again I'm not too sure since the phoenix is a celestial spirit and not much is known on celestial beings." Levy finished giving the parchment back to me.

"Well that doesn't give me much to go on well I gotta get going now so one last favor kid tell Bickslow and Ever about this shit. Tell them I said to be on stand by for more info, I'll see what I can do and find out about this dark guild then I'll call them for backup if needed." I finished watching as the little script mage nodded her head.

"Um Laxus are you really a dragon slayer?" I glare at her quickly causing her to wave her hands in front of her. "Sorry it's just that I heard Lu-chan and I know that dragon slayers can eat their own element for amazing power ups. So I thought I could send you with these?" Levy pulled out a three tiny lacrima's used for holding magic and wrote the word lightning above them causing the magic to be transferred into the little crystals. "Well there you go I won't pry into your business but even if you're not a dragon slayer you can use these as bombs as well or a way to confuse your enemy. Sorry I only have three left otherwise I would give you more." I took the little lacrima's from her and pocketed them.

"Thanks." I grunted rather glad for the little blonde's outburst in the guild since I wasn't sure what I would face at least I knew I had a backup power if needed. "I'm leaving then," I turn leaving the script mage.

"G-good luck Laxus return safely with Lu-chan, Freed and the others!" She waved with a smile on her face.

The little script mage made me chuckle I can't recall ever having someone wishing me luck on a mission. Walking a bit further out of the central part of town I quickly changed into lightning form and teleported back to Acalypha Town. I arrived in the same area where Freed had set up the runes and waited for the crow spirit to reappear.

"Do you humans always take your time when there are important matters to deal with?" The crow grumbled turning towards the town.

"Says the spirit who couldn't save his master." I growled back at him.

Corvus quickly turned back towards me and with speed and strength I never thought he could have, he grabbed me by the throat lifting me slightly off my feet. I glared down at the crow spirit to see his eyes brimming with rage.

"Lucy-sama is more than a master to us spirits little dragon. You would do well not to insult my princess." He tightened his grip squeezing my throat to the point I was sure I'd have bruises. "I suggest you watch your tongue if you wish to keep it." He loosened his grip completely causing me to drop to the ground and take a much-needed breath.

"Sorry fuck." I growled picking myself off the ground and walked towards the town.

(Happy's point of view)

This dark guild was more than what Lucy had thought, so far about 63 mages were gathered in the building which probably was their guild. I felt a shudder run down my spine and my fur begin to stand as one of the dark guild members came close to where I chose to hide. I promised Lucy that I would do my part and not get caught. The strange man continued walking and I let out a breath I had been holding. It has been about ten minutes since I left Freed and Lucy down in the basement prison and I still hadn't found anything out other than the number of mages here.

Slowly I peeked out from the dark corner I had hidden in. once I was sure no one was paying attention I ran to the nearest empty table. Luckily the tables were covered with tablecloths so no one could see me. I knew I needed to get across the room to the stair case I figured the person in charged had be up there and that's where the answers would be as well. Just as I was about run to the next table a group of three people pulled out the chairs from the table I chose to hide under.

"Did you catch a look at the blonde babe Gus brought in?" It was a man's voice that spoke.

Gus was the name of the guy that had the metal leg and the weird magic. I tried to calm my breathing and focused on the conversation hopeful that maybe I could get some answers for Lucy.

"Yeah too bad the master wants to kill her." A woman's voice cut through like glass.

"Come on now Lyra, you can't tell me she isn't a fucking beauty." The first man spoke again causing a deep chuckle from another man.

"She is quite the looker," The woman Lyra sighed. "Too bad master won't let me play with her." She pouted.

"If you 'played' with her wouldn't be much to look at once you were done." The second man yawned.

"Lyra's just jealous you know that Don." The first man cackled nearly kicking me.

"Don't be foolish Zen what is there to be jealous of?" Lyra hissed causing my fur to stand up feeling some strange magic begin to rise around me.

"Damn it Lyra it's just a joke!" Zen yelled as his chair scraped against the floor and ran from the table.

"Get back here you fucking coward!" Lyra screeched chasing after the man.

All that was left was the other man that they called Don. I stood silently hoping that he would leave since the other two were long gone judging by their footsteps. I felt uneasy about this one though, throughout the entire conversation he only spoke a few times. It didn't help that I couldn't sense any sort of magic coming from him. Surely he had to be a mage to be hanging around in this kind of place.

"I suggest you be careful little cat. Our guild master isn't so hospitable to guests. I also advise you move quickly if you wish for Lu-Lu dear to make it out of here alive."

"B-But how?" I whispered to myself knowing the man known as Don wouldn't hear me due to the runes.

"Well you see Happy the cat, animals are my specialty so to say. The runes placed on you matter not to someone who reads your every move and thought. I knew from the start you were under this table. I must admit I thought Lu-Lu dear would've died after leaving her father guess I own her some credit." Don chuckled.

"How do you know Lucy?" I questioned him curious to his relationship to her.

"Quite simple really we were once acquainted. I do hope you succeed in your little prison break though and I do hope you chose your next move more carefully Lu-Lu. You should also be weary my dear your father seeks you out. Even contacted me, offered me plenty of jewels sadly I declined what information I had on you to him. You own me once again Lu-Lu."

"Why do they want her so bad?" I asked again hoping to gain some sort of information from him.

"She is a celestial mage a summoner or spirits from another world, her magic is needed in order to bring back someone who has been lost." Don pushed back his chair getting ready to take his leave. "Truly Lu-Lu I hope you live through this. You haven't much time left and not to fret my dear I will not intervene in this. If anything, maybe I could cause a distraction for you but I advise you leave now and quit digging for intel. May we meet again." With that said Don strode off his feet leaving my view.

Sorry for being out for so long everyone I'm dealing with quite a bit some personal stuff at the moment and won't be updating frequently anymore. Also apologize for this chapter being so short but at this point I just wanted to post something. Hope you enjoyed it at the least. Until next time!

~Midnights Fireflies~