Author's Note: This is my second Fairy Tail fanfic. It will be very different from my previous one "Spirit Magic". I hope you enjoy it. I will try to update it on a regular basis. Please read and review.

Full Summary: Dark Bring. A guild that over the seven years Natsu and his friends were trapped in Tenroujima had taken the place of Grimoire Heart as the strongest dark guild. After a battle against Endiras Dars , Dark Bring's second in command Natsu and Lucy are thrown into a frozen hell. A Celestial Mage denied her spirits and a broken in body and spirit Dragon Slayer must find the strength to escape certain death to return to their friends and stop Dark Bring's sinister plot.

Chapter 1 – Dark Bring

Erza was walking towards the boys room. Upon arriving in the town Natsu and Gray had a bad argument and nearly blew up a nearby shop.

„Seriously. Can't these two behave"-she thought

She was worried that they might do something to the hotel. Their job hadn't even started so they didn't have any money to pay for damages. When she reached and took a look inside she saw they were asleep. Relieved she headed back to the room she was sharing with Lucy and Juvia. When the knight returned she saw Juvia was already asleep , while Lucy was just exiting the bathroom after her shower.

-The bath is ready for you Erza.

-Thank you Lucy.

-And the boys?
-Sound asleep.

-Good. Then we wont have to worry about them destroying this place for the next couple of hours.

-I don't really understand them. Is this the way friends are supposed to act like?

-Well it is normal for out guild.-after Lucy got dressed she turned towards Erza-So...when are you finally going to tell us about our mission?

-I am sorry. You know Master forbade me from saying anything about it.

-I know. But with all this secrecy , I am starting to get worried.

-All i can say is that we are starting tomorrow.

-Tomorrow? Guess we wont have time to do some shopping. There are some things that i liked in this town.

-We can do it after we finish the job and get paid.

-That is if those two don't cost us half the reward money again. Good night Erza.-she went to bed

-Good night.

Erza went to the bathroom to take a shower. She hoped everything would go smoothly tomorrow.

The next day the group was leaving the hotel. Fortunately it was still intact. Lucy was folding a blanket in front of the door.

-Lucy , where did you get that?-Gray asked

-They give out souvenir blankets if you want one. I liked it's design. Plus it can do this.

As soon as she finished folding it it shrank and Lucy was able to put it in her pocket.

-Awesome! I gotta get me one of these.-Natsu turned to the receptionist

-Sorry sir. That was the last one.

-Everyone follow me.-Erza commanded.

Natsu followed her a bit disappointed. When they were close to leaving the town Juvia called out to Lucy.

-What is it Juvia?-she stopped

-Here-she handed her a small box-A present to thank you for inviting Juvia with you.

Wendy was down with a small flu and couldn't join them on this mission. It was Lucy who suggested to take Juvia with them to fill in for the small dragon slayer. It had something to do with the recent death stares she was getting from her. She hoped that a mission along Gray would calm her down for a while.

-Thank you.

She smiled and checked the box. There were no markings on it at all to hint as to what was inside.

-What is it?

-Camp Fire stones. They are used to make camp fires if there is nothing around to make one. It lasts for twenty-four hours and each can be used up to five times. Juvia thought that it might be useful to power up Natsu-san if there is trouble.

Didn't that make it more a gift for him rather then Lucy? Well considering they were almost always together on missions it could prove useful in the future.

-Thank you Juvia.

-Hey you two. Hurry up or we are going to leave you behind.

-Coming Gray-sama!

She put the box in her pocket next to the blanket from the hotel and followed after Juvia.

Just outside a large mansion an elderly businessman was walking in circles.

-They are late!-he cursed

Then he saw two figures climbing the stairs that led to the mansion. One had a large hunchback and was completely covered by a robe. He looked two times larger to the one who was walking alongside. A young handsome blackhairer man , wearing a red leather coat. The businessman fixed his tie as he waited for them to reach him.

-A pleasure to finally meet face to face.

-I trust everything is ready Mr. Akayaba..-the young man said

-Of course. It will be ready for transport in three hours as promised. And my payment.

The three entered the mansion.

-It is with me-he nodded to the briefcase the robed man carried-You'll get your money when we receive it.

-Do not worry. Nobody will disturb you. I took care of everything myself. Nobody knows about our arrangement.

At that moment a masked man suddenly appeared before them and kneeled.

-When did he...

Akayaba was silenced when the young man raised his hand before him.

-What is it?

-A group of wizards from the guild Fairy Tail was spotted in the nearby town. They were headed for the instalation.

-Nobody knows huh?

-Impossible...the old man! He must have...

-No matter-he interrupted him again-How long before they reach it?

-Two or three hours depending on their pace.

-It will be closer then i like. Were you able to see who they were?

-Yes. The team is led by Fairy Tail's Titania. With her are an ice mage , a water mage , a celestial spirit mage and one of their three dragon slayers.

Upon hearing this the hooded figure hit the wall punching a hole in it. Akayaba fell to the ground , surprised by the sudden act of violence. He could swear he heard a silent growl.

-Now now. Calm down. Remember the Master's orders. Don't let your personal matters get in the way of our purpose.-when he saw his colleague calmed down a little he continued-Well. You might get a chance to do it depending on how fast his man work.-he looked at Akayaba-Tell them to speed it up.

-Right away!

Akayaba got up and ran as fast as he could. He wanted to be far away from those two right now. The young man unbuttoned his coat.

-We should prepare. I don't believe that idiot's man will be fast enough.

He then unbuttoned his shirt revealing a guild mark on his neck. A black gem , surrounded by black fire.

-I am actually looking forward to it.-he smiled sadistically

Erza stopped when they reached a fork in the road.

-I will now reveal what our mission is-she turned towards them.-I beliave you know of the Oronaga Company?

-Weren't they the ones who are creating portals to connect different places around Earthland?-Lucy asked

-Portals?

-Instantaneous travel between two points. They want to place them everywhere.

-Awesome! This will make transportation obsolete!

-Yes.-Erza continued-Which is the reason they are situated on the borders of the Kingdom of Fiore and the Arnadian Sultanate. The company's work will make travel safer and quicker , but it will bankrupt the current transportation making it a problem for both countries. But being outside both countries area of influence they are able to work.

-But what do they have to do with our mission?-Lucy asked

-They rely completely on outside funding. And some of those of higher position have taken to work alongside dark guilds. Something the owner is not pleased with. He had no proof of this doing until now. We are going to stop a transaction between an Oronaga official and a dark guild. We kept it a secret all this time to avoid detection by them. The information provided said that they would be sending only two people.

-The five of us against just two? Just which guild are we going up against?-Grey pondered

-He completely ignored me.-Happy sadly said to himself

-The one that over the seven years we were gone had taken Grimoire Heart's place as the strongest dark guild. They call themselves Dark Bring.

-Dark Bring huh?-Natsu smiled-We'll see if they are really at Grimoire Heart's level.

Lucy could only sweatdrop. He actually wanted them to be as strong as them. She knew from the start that it was going to be something like this , but she refused to give up hope it would actually be a small joke mission.

-From here we will split into three groups. Juvia and Lucy will attack from the east . Me and Gray from the west. Happy will fly Natsu over the mountain. If either group has any trouble assist them.-Natsu nodded-Mr. Oronaga has informed security and we shouldn't have problems with them , but be on guard. Take these.-Erza gave them maps of the company grounds.

The three teams separated and each took one of the roads. Lucy and Juvia quickly reached a checkpoint. This was where the Oronaga Company territory began. But there were absolutely no guards there.

-Maybe Mr. Oronaga had dismissed them for us to cross?

-It is still strange.

-Yeah. We should proceed with caution.

They passed through numerous buildings but they were all empty. It was like this place was deserted. Something definetely wasn't right. Soon they reached a large opening. Giant stone disks were scattered all over.

-So these are the travel portals?
-There are so many. They must be enough to cover almost all of Fiore. As soon as...

Lucy stopped talking when she saw a hooded man sitting on the stairs leading top. After that was the territory of Akayaba who was in charge of the deal with the dark guild. The man slowly got up and started walking towards the two girls. Even from this distance they could feel an enormous amount of magic power from him.

-So this is a member of Dark Bring?

-He is definitely strong. Stronger then Meredy was. We must beat him quickly.

They prepared themself for battle , but Lucy was slightly shaking. The feeling this man gave. Somehow it reminded her of Acnologia.

Erza and Gray had no problem reaching Akayaba's mansion. They bursted through the wall and entered. Immediately they saw several people carrying crates. They were all dressed in black and had a symbol of a jewel surrounded by fire on their backs. Dark Bring's guild symbol. In the center an elderly man who Erza recognised as Akayaba was hiding behind a young man with an unbuttoned coat and shirt who was carrying a suitcase. Dark Bring's symbol was placed on his neck.

-Tch. I didn't think they'd split up.-he sounded more annoyed then surprised-Well I suppose that is why I am not Dark Bring's strategist.

This guy seemed completely uninterested in them. Erza re-equiped into her Heaven's Wheel armor and send several blade towards him. But they bounced of a magical wall.

-What the hell is this?-Gray prepared to launch an attack but was stopped by Erza

-Don't bother. Master told me about this spell. Kalasag Prime. A defence spell designed to be able to stock an attack even by Etherion. But it has one weakness.

-It doesn't last for long. No need to worry. My partner will deal with the unlucky ones who were send up the main path and be here long before the spell ends.

-Coward! Come and face us!-Erza commanded

-Sorry but i just can't stand violence. Even though I am in Dark Bring.-he scratched his neck-Well you are free to go and try to help your..."nakama" was it?

If they left it was certain these guys would disappear witht heir cargo immediately. And there were too many for just one of them to handle. And Erza didn't like the look of this guy. They had to beliave the others would handle the other member of Dark Bring.

-Water Nebula!

The water attack stroke the man , but it didn't even make him take one step back.

-Sagitarius. Fire!

The archer spirit fired three arrows that hit the man's right shoulder. But they seemed to have no effect on him at all as they broke upon impact. From under his hood a red beam was launched towards the Fairy Tail mages. The two girls managed to step out of it's way in time , but unfortunately Sagitarius got hit. Lucy closed his gate immediately. The man then picked up one of the giant portals with one hand like it was nothing and threw it towards Juvia. The portal broke in pieces and Lucy couldn't see what happened to Juvia but she was sure the water mage was fine. So he wanted a test of strengths.

-Gate of the Golden Bull i open thee. Taurus!

The minataur immediately jumped towards the hooded man and stroke at him with his axe but his attack was stopped when with his left hand the Dark Bring member caught the axe's hilt. The blow made a small crater in the ground , but the dark mage was not moved at all. He then stroke the spirit with his right fist sending him flying back. That guy's strength was inhuman , but the trap was already spawned. Suddenly water appeared all around the hooded man and trapped him. No matter how ridiculous his strength was , it was no match for Juvia's water lock. Soon suffocation was going to bring him down. She noticed he clenched his left fist and an explosion blew away the water around him. Juvia was using her own body for the spell and she was send back flying. Lucy turned towards her.

-Juvia!

Then she felt it. The dark mage in just a second got in front of her. From her point it looked like he was three times bigger then her. The Dark Bring member raised his right hand to strike her down. Just as the blow was about to connect with her Lucy heard Natsu's voice.

-Blazing Flame of the Fire Dragon.

The large fireball connected with the dark mage blowing him back all the way to the stairs.

At Akayaba's mansion they could hear the explosion from Natsu's attack.

-Now they did it.-the young man rubbed his forehead-Only the Master can stop him when he gets like this.

-What do you mean?-Erza spoke

-I may say we are partners...but in reality that man is actually Dark Bring's second in command. Endiras Dars. That guy is literally a monster.

Natsu stood before Lucy ready to continue the fight if that man got up from his attack. Happy flew over to the Celestial Mage.

-Lucy are you alright?-the cat said

-Yeah...-she was shaking a little but she was unharmed-How is Juvia?

-She is unconscious but not badly wounded.

Lucy decided to go over to her , but stopped when she saw that their opponent was slowly getting up. He was still surrounded by Natsu's fire. It looked like two wings clapped and the flames were gone. When they finally were able to see him the Fairy Tail mages were shocked. He looked more buffed even then Laxus , wearing only pants and boots , but what made Lucy shiver was the the rest of him. His right hand looked like a claw. Parts of his chest and left arm were covered by scales. He really had two large wings coming out of his back. That must have been the hunchback she saw earlier. His guild mark was located on his left shoulder. And his face. There were scales all around his left eye , and the eye itself was yellow and it looked like a lizard.

-Dragon Slayer!

He suddenly yelled , which sounded more like a roar , and flew towards Natsu with his claw clenched. The Dragon Slayer rushed towards him with a flaming fist. Striking from above Endiras pinned Natsu against the ground. The Fairy Tail mage was barely able to hold back his opponents fist from coliding with him. Dark Bring's second in command caught Natsu's vest with his left hand and quickly threw him through one of the portals and rushed after him. The Dragon Slayer jumped out of the dust and hit Endiras with his Iron Fist of the Fire Dragon on the face. With the fist still connected to his face Dars glared towards Natsu. Before he could do anything Endiras's clawed at him chest sending him back. Natsu felt his chest and then saw blood on his hand. There were three cuts.

-And you call yourself the incarnation of a dragons power? Pathetic!

-Roar of the Fire Dragon!

Natsu immediately launched his attack. Endiras simply smiled and opened his mouth and a red beam was launched from it. Seeing it for the second time Lucy could tell that it was actually fire. When both attacks colided , Natsu's was blown away and the beam stroke his left shoulder. It didn't damage him much but he fell to the ground.

-Is this all?

Endiras ran towards Natsu. They began exchanging hits. Natsu tried to dodge his opponents hits , but for every one that managed to hit him , he was loosing ground. While all of the Dragon Slayer's attacks landed , none of them seemed to have any effect.

This fight was way too onesided. Lucy wanted to jump in and help Natsu , but for some reason her body would not move.

From in between the scales on Endiras's right arm sparks appeared. Soon his entire arm was on fire and with it delt a heavy blow to Natsu's face. The Dragon Slayer seemed to be dazzled by this attack as he took a few random steps. He tried to punch towards Endiras , but his attack was slow and without any power in it. Dark Bring's second in command simply grabbed Natsu's right hand and pulled it forward. With his left fist he hit under his elbow. A nasty sound could be heard and Natsu's scream of pain reached Lucy and Happy. Endiras then simply kicked Natsu in the stomach and the Dragon Slayer fell to the ground.

-Enough!

Lucy finally escaped whatever transe she had fallen under. She grabbed her Fleuve d'Etoile and send it against Endiras. It tied itself around his hand right as he was going to punch Natsu with it. Happy flew towards his friend to get him away. Endiras simply took a look towards Lucy. He grabbed the whips end and pulled Lucy towards himself. When she was close enough with a simple kick he send her flying into on of the portals. She collided with Happy along the way and the cat fell to the ground.

-Lucy..Happy...

Natsu managed to get to his feet while Endiras was looking towards Lucy. He couldn't move his right arm , so he stroke at his opponent with his left using all the strength he had left. Unfortunately this attack had even less effect then the previous , as he almost fell down again after the punch. Endiras switched his gaze back at him. With his foot he pinned Natsu to the ground.

-Worms like you should grovel in the ground.

Natsu tried to get up , but it was to no avail. Endiras only laughed.

-I will break this fighting spirit of yours.-he reached down and lifted the Dragon Slayer with his left hand so that Natsu could see into his lizard eye-Every time you close your eyes you will see me and remember this moment.

He lifted Natsu above his head and quickly lowered him down , smashing the Dragon Slayer's back against his knee. A breaking sound was heard from the impact. He simply let go of Natsu's body which fell to the ground motionless. The Dragon Slayer was unconscious. But this was not how he was going to die. Endiras had a worse fate in store for him.

Lucy finally managed to get back to her feet after Endiras's attack. She reached for her keys to get Gemini's. Maybe if they used Urano Metria it was going to be enough of a distraction for them to escape. She turned around ready to bring out the key , but just before she pull it out , Endiras grabbed her neck with his left hand and lifted her in the air.

-Do you care for this fool that much to risk your own life to try and save him?-without waiting for an answer he continued-Then join him in his fate.

His right hand reached for the keys , while he strengthened his grip on her neck. The last thing she could feel before passing out was heat , where her keys were.

At Akayaba's mansion Erza could not shake the feeling that the others were in danger. She had nearly decided to forget about Dark Bring's cargo and simply help them when the wall behind the dark guild's member exploded. The young man snapped his fingers and the magic wall that was protecting them from Erza and Gray surrounded the two Fairy Tail mages.

-Quickly load it up. Our ride is here.

The man behind him immediately began moving the crates towards the hole in the wall.

-You are taking me with you right?-Akayaba grabbed the young man shoulder as he was turning around.

-My dear Mr. Akayaba

He placed his hand along his shoulder. Relieved that Dark Bring would take him along smiled. Then a blade , attached to a metal spring appeared from under the man's coat and pierced Akayaba through the throat from behind. The businessman fell to the ground drowning in his own blood.

-We don't take passengers.

He threw the briefcase to the ground and it opened , showing that it was empty. They never planned on paying Akayaba.

-Bastard!-Gray yelled-And you were saying you hated violence!

-I hate fighting.-he turned to them-I love the feeling of the kill. To see my target die helplessly.-he had a sick smile on his face-I wish I could kill you two. But right now there is no way to avoid a struggle. Until next time.

He lightly bowed as he exited through the hole. The magic barrier disappeared and the two maged quickly followed him. What they saw was a giant floating warship , similar to the one of Grimoire Heart , launching. It was already too far away for them to reach it. They saw a man with wings landing on it. He looked their way for a second before turning his back to them. The warship quickly escaped their sight. Even if it was far away Erza saw how he looked at them. He refused to even acknowledge their presence.

-Gray. We must hurry to the others. I have a bad feeling.

-I know what you mean.

The two ran to where the others fought Dark Bring's second in command.

When they reached the place all they could see was destruction. Every single portal was now turned to rubble. They saw Juvia who was sitting on the ground with Lucy's whip in her hands. Happy was close to her on the ground. But there was no sign of either Natsu or Lucy. Erza and Gray immediately ran to them.

-Juvia-Gray kneeled next to her-What happened?

-Juvia couldn't do anything...

Flashback

Juvia woke up to see a man with draconic wings carrying an unconcious Natsu and Lucy. She tried to get up to help them but she still couldn't move her body. The man holding her friends kicked one of the portals and it slowly activated. Juvia couldn't see what was on the other side from where she was standing. Natsu and Lucy were both thrown inside. Afterwords the man with dragon wings opened his mouth and a red beam destroyed the portal. He turned in a circle destroying every single portal in the vicinity. When the dust settled Juvia saw him right in front of her. She thought he was going to kill her , but he just spread his wings and flew into the sky.

End Flashback

Juvia hugged Lucy's whip.

-Juvia couldn't do anything to stop him...

-Don't blame yourself-Gray reassured her-I only saw him for a second but i could tell that guy was crazy strong.

-He is Dark Bring's second in command...We never thought someone so high up in that guild would come here. I was careless!

Erza clenched her fist as she kneeled to check on Happy. The exceed was sleeping soundly. Gray was about to say something but Erza stopped him with a hand gesture.

-I was in charge of this mission and will take all responsibility. Mr. Oronaga should be here soon...hopefully he might know where Natsu and Lucy were send so that we can get them back. And then...

-We go after Dark Bring. Right?

-Yes.

Not long a group of Oronaga security officers were surrounding the area. The Fairy Tail mages answered all the questions they were asked. Mr. Oronaga himself came shortly. He was an elderly man in his eighties but was still walking strong. He let out a sigh after seeing the damage. His dream of spreading these portals around all of Earthland was now never going to happen in his lifetime. But he did not blame the Fairy Tail mages. His security had already understood what happened. Dark Bring had come in force and took out most of the security here. They were most likely going to destroy the portals even if he did not call on Fairy Tail for help. Akayaba was to blame. If that man did not inherit his fathers fortune , it was clear to Oronaga that he was never going to be as rich as he was. He went to the mages he had called upon.

-I was misinformed about what force Dark Bring was going to bring here. Even though the mission failed i will still pay...

-There is something more important then that.-Erza interrupted him-Two of our nakama were send through one of your portals. Is there a way to tell where they were send?

Oronaga was more then surprised. They still hadn't shipped even a single portal. If they were send through one , they had to come back here. If the exit portal was damaged the entrance wouldn't have activated. That is the way they worked. Then he remembered and went pale. They couldn't have known about that one...but it was the only possibility.

While Oronaga was thinking Happy , who was being held by Erza , woke up. He looked around but he couldn't see Natsu anywhere.

-I am sorry...but your friends are doomed.

-What?-Happy asked-Where is Natsu?

-Please explain.-Erza calmly said

-This portal...it was requested by the Arnadian Sultanate during the beginning of our research...I originally refused to except it , but the money they offered were enough to finally truly begin. Have you heard of the mountain chain in northern Arnadia?-Erza shook her head-It is a tall frozen wasteland as I've heard. Not a single explorer team send in has ever returned. The Sultanate requested a one way portal that would send prisoners in the middle of that frozen hell. No return portal at all. It is the only one of it's kind...They must have been send there.-he bowed to them-I am truly sorry but there is nothing I can do to help them.

-Is Natsu going to die...-Happy was on the verge of crying

-No.-Erza smiled to him-They are going to be fine.-she said without a single doubt.

-How can you be so certain? When...-he stopped thinking that she was just trying to calm down the...talking cat.

-We're a team.-Gray said-That's why. A chain of mountains nobody has ever returned from? I give them three months at most before they are back.

-Yes.-Juvia finally got up and placed Lucy's whip on her belt-They are both Fairy Tail magicians. Something like this will not be able to take them down.

-Aye sir!-Happy yelled.

Lucy woke up feeling cold. She got up immediately and saw that they were in the middle of a mountain. Snow was raining hard and she could barely see anything. Lucy then remembered what had happened and quickly took a look in every direction. Thankfully that guy from Dark Bring was not there. Then she saw Natsu. He was down on the ground with his face in the snow. She quickly ran to him and turned him around. She let out a relieved sigh when she saw he was still breathing. But this cold was going to finish them if they did not find shelter soon. Lucy started to look around again. In the distance she saw something that could have been a cave. There was nothing else around. Taking the chance she put her arms around Natsu and started dragging him towards what she saw. Thankfully it was indeed a cave and there was nothing inside.

She placed him on the ground and took out Juvia's gift to her. Lucy never thought she would have to use it so soon. She took out one of the stones and threw it on the ground. A large fire appeared on the ground immediately. Lucy then turned to Natsu. She remembered the damage his left arm had taken. Luckily she knew some first aid and Wendy had helped her practice from time to time. She slowly checked what the situation was. Thankfully his arms wasn't broken as she originally feared. The blow had simply dislocated his joints. She tried to make it quick but Natsu did not move at all. He must have really been knocked out hard. Hopefully he was going to wake up soon. Lucy took out the blanket she got from the hotel and covered him with it.

Lucy sat next to the fire and warmed her hands.

-I hope the others are alright...-she looked at Natsu-I am sure that they will soon come to help us.

She wondered where they were. What did that man do with them after she lost conciousness. Maybe one of her spirits were going to be able to tell her something. She reached for the key of Capricorn and tried to summon him , but nothing happened. The celestial mage inspected the key and saw there were red lines all over it. Then she remembered she felt something warm before passing out. That guy did something to her keys! She tried to summon every single one of them , but nothing happened. She looked towards Natsu. Right now she wished even more that he was alright. Without her spirits there was little she could do.

Lucy touched Natsu's forehead and noticed something she had trouble believing. He was cold. More like freezing. Every time she had touched him before she was surprised at how warm he was. If he didn't warm up soon the cold was probably going to finish him as weakened as he was now. She had to do something to help him. There was something she read in a magazine.

-No! I couldn't possibly...

But he was freezing. If he wasn't shaking at all. This was no time to be ashamed of what was needed to be done. It was the natural thing to do in this situation. She slowly started to take of his clothes. The snow had started to melt and they needed to dry out anyway. She then took of her own. Lucy quickly placed both set of clothes close to the fire for them to dry. She then went under the cover next to Natsu. Bodywarmth was supposed to keep both warm in such situations. She was going to do everything in her power to save Natsu. There was no way they would die in this place!