Levy's eyes slowly began to open, she felt quite soar. The last thing she remembered was Vergil. She soon woke up and gasped at her current situation. Her wrists were chained and hung above her head. She was suspended high in the air and being held by chains connecting to the ceiling that kept her arms above her head. Levy looked around and found herself in a massive dark room; the walls were decorated with hieroglyphics of various demons.

Levy looked down and in the center of the room was a massive dark green fire in a large pit. Kneeling before the pit was none other than her kidnapper, Vergil. Vergil kneeled with his eyes closed and his katana laying in front of him.

Vergil: (open his eyes) You're awake I see.

He took up Yamato and slowly got up to turn around, he looked upward towards Levy who struggled in her chains. 

Levy: Where am I? What do you want? 

Vergil: You are in a temple constructed in honor of my father by an ancient civilization many centuries ago. This fire here is no ordinary fire, it's fire that has been brought from the lowest depths of the Demon World. The ancients would worship this magnificent fire for it has continued to burn for all these centuries.

He walked up a long set of stairs and was soon at eye-level with the terrified Levy. 

Levy: What do you want with me?

Vergil: I have no interest in a ransom or anything of that nature. I merely require an audience.

Levy: Audience for what? 

Vergil: You'll find out soon enough. I am curious as to why my brother would associate himself with a human's guild. Granted, Fairy Tail in particular has plenty of strong wizards such as Natsu Dragneel and Erza Scarlet; but compared to the power he and I wield, why would he waste his time?

Levy: Why do you care? Didn't you try to kill him?

Vergil: I only needed to acquire something in his possession, and now I have it. 

Levy: Why are you doing this? Isn't he your brother? Don't you care about him?

Vergil: That's irrelevant. We may indeed be related by blood, but in this world, the only thing that truly maters in life is power. Family is meaningless compared to that. 

Levy: How can you say that? 

Vergil: I wouldn't expect you to understand.

Vergil then turned around and began to descend the steps.

Vergil: Don't bother to try and struggle, those chains are capable of restricting magic so you are quite helpless.

When Vergil was about to leave, Levy called out towards him. 

Levy: What are you planning to do? 

Vergil: As I said, you'll learn soon enough. Expect some company quite soon.

With that, Vergil left, leaving Levy alone in the large temple room.

Magnolia

Dante was approaching the guildhall when his name was suddenly called out.

Natsu: Yo Dante! 

He ran up towards him with Happy flying right behind him.

Dante: You want something? 

Natsu: Yeah, have you seen your brother around? 

Dante was quite surprised at that question.  

Dante: Hell if I know, why do you- (realized) No. You are not gonna fight him. 

Natsu: That guy needs a major beat down! (pound his fist into his palm) I don't know what his problem is but-

Dante: I already told you no! 

Happy: Dante, why does your brother think like he does? Can't you just talk to him?

Dante: I already tried, many times. Each time he nearly ran me through with his sword.

 Natsu angrily clenched his fist. 

Natsu: He can't be reasoned with. I don't know what he's up to, but it can't be good.

Happy: So are you gonna try and find him?

Dante: I can't. He's really good at hiding. I won't find him unless he wants me to. 

???: Natsu! Dante! 

They both turned to Lucy who ran from the guild hall towards them.

Dante: Lucy, what's up?

Natsu: Something wrong?

Lucy: You guys need to come inside now.

Infirmary

Dante, Natsu, Happy, and Lucy quickly burst through the door into the infirmary, the three heroes were quite surprised at what they saw.

Happy: Macao! Wakaba! Jet! Droy!

They saw the four wizards lying in hospital beds; bandaged up, bruised, scratched, badly injured, and quite unconscious. Romeo was beside his father's bed looking at him with worry; Wendy was also present trying to use her magic to heal Jet with Carla beside her. Erza and Gray were also present.

Dante/Natsu: What happened? 

Erza: We don't know. A few citizens from town found them like this, for all the injuries they have, it's a wonder they're still alive.

Natsu: Who did this? 

Gray: No clue. But whoever it is, we'll find them. 

Lucy: (remembered something) Wasn't Levy on a job with Jet and Droy?

Carla: I believe she was. 

Natsu: Where is she? Is she okay? 

Erza: We haven't found her yet. We can only assume whoever the attacker was must have taken her.

Lucy: Someone kidnapped Levy?

Natsu was even more angry. Even though it wasn't shown, Dante himself was quite angry as well.

Dante: Where's everyone else? 

Wendy: Many of the others left to search the area for Levy. I've been doing what I can to heal them, but their injuries... they may not be life-threating but...

Carla: Don't strain yourself child. 

Dante: Where's Trish and Kat? 

Gray: They went with Gajeel and Juvia to look. 

Natsu: Whoever did this is going to pay. (flames raged in his hands)

Meanwhile

Cana, Alzack, and Bisca had just arrived on a bridge leading outside of Magnolia. They looked around for anything that could help.

Alzack: Why would someone attack just to take Levy? Maybe a ransom?

Bisca: If that were the case don't you think we would have received demands by now? And if it were ransom, wouldn't they try and go for Lucy? Isn't her dad supposed to be filthy rich?

Cana: Her dad's broke remember? Guy can barley afford to feed himself from what I heard.

Alzack: (grunted) Damn, when I find the guy who hurt Jet and Droy I'm gonna...

Bisca put a hand on his shoulder. 

Bisca: Take it easy we'll find whoever did it.

???: Allow me to make it easier for you.

The three wizards looked to the other side of the bridge to Vergil standing in front of them.

They scowled at him as they had a good idea who it was, despite it being the first time they've seen him.

Alzack: Blue robe, katana sword, evil eyes... You're that Vergil-guy aren't you? Dante's brother.

Vergil: Indeed I am. 

Bisca: Were you the one who took Levy? 

Vergil: I was. Rest assured, she's still alive. 

Cana: Where is she?! 

Vergil: You'll learn soon enough. I am only here for one of you; but seeing as the other two have seen me, I cannot allow you to say anything about me to my brother quite yet, do not worry, I won't kill you.

Alzack: Is that supposed to be some kind of mercy? 

Vergil: No, I just prefer not to waste my efforts on swatting insects.

This earned a glare from the three, especially Alzack. 

Alzack: Insects' huh?! Well this Insect is packing some serious heat! 

Cana & Bisca: Alzack! Wait! 

Alzack jumped and landed on the other side of Vergil before pulling out his guns. 

Alzack: Guns Magic: Tornado Shot!

Alzack shot out two tornadoes from his guns, which merged into a large one and zoomed towards Vergil who merely raised an eyebrow.

An explosion was seen, when Alzack looked to see the dust settled he was quite surprised to see nothing was there.

???: Is that all? 

Alzack looked surprised and turned around to see Vergil standing behind him.

Alzack: Not even close! (aimed his guns) Guns Magic: Blast Bullet!

Alzack began firing a series of magic bullets all gunned straight for Vergil. Vergil unsheathed Yamato and was able to block all the bullets with his sword. 

Alzack: How...?

Vergil: You forget my brother uses a similar tactic as well, and he's a far better gunman than you are. Besides, my katana is capable of dispelling primitive attacks.

Alzack: That fancy sword of yours won't scare me!

He aimed his guns again, but Vergil quickly zoomed in front of him and delivered a knee to the chest, causing him to cough up blood.

Vergil: It's not the sword you should fear, but the one who is wielding it.

Vergil sliced towards Alzack's chest and sending him flying and crashing through a large rock, knocking him out.

Cana & Bisca: Alzack! 

Bisca's expression turned to one of anger as she glared at the oldest Son of Sparda. 

Bisca: You're gonna pay for that! Requip: Big Bazooka!

In a flash of green light, Bisca now wielded a large magic bazooka and aimed it right at Vergil.

Before she could fire it however, Vergil quickly zoomed in front of her, and with a rapid slice of his sword, the bazooka fell apart in Bisca's hands, much to her shock. 

The next thing she knew, Vergil gave a kick and sent her falling off the bridge and into the river below.

Cana: Bisca! 

The fall didn't kill her, but it did appear to have broken a few bones. Vergil then slightly turned towards Cana who took some steps back to gain some distance.

Vergil: I can only assume that you know who I am interested in at the moment. (Cana glared at him) Just make it easier and come with me. 

Cana: Not on your life you bastard! (took out three cards) Card Magic: Jolt of Fate! Explosive Flame! Wind's Edge!

She threw the cards towards him which each began to glow. However, before any of them could attain their powers, Vergil sliced with his sword quickly, causing the cards to shred into tiny bits of paper. 

Cana: How... that's... that's no ordinary sword!

Vergil: Indeed it isn't. Now then, I believe it's my turn.

Vergil sent two diagonal energy waves via diagonal slices, which Cana was unable to avoid. They hit her dead on as she screamed and flew to the other side of the bridge. 

Vergil: That was surprisingly easy. (slowly approached the unconscious Cana) I expected more from a potential candidate for S-Class. Or she may have received that out of pity. Either way, she's coming with me.

Vergil was soon standing right over and attempted to reach her but he soon noticed something. He looked down to the ground and noticed some purple runes written on it. He moved back slightly and found himself trapped in a square-shaped barrier surrounded by purple writing.

Vergil: An Enchantment. 

???: Indeed. All those bound in my enchantments are unable to escape.

Vergil turned and saw the caster of it, Freed accompanied by Evergreen and Bickslow. 

Vergil: The Thunder Legion. I was actually going to come for you eventually, but you saved me the trouble. I suppose thanks are in order.

Bickslow: Don't be so full of yourself bub.

The dolls: What a jerk. What a jerk. 

Evergreen: A rather handsome one though. (Freed and Bickslow looked at her curiously) Just saying. 

Vergil: Perhaps I may get more exercise today than I had anticipated. 

Freed: I do not see that happening. As I stated, those who are bound within my enchantments are unable to escape. You cannot escape from my barrier.

Vergil: (raised his eyebrow) Is that so? (lightly unsheathing Yamato) Let us test that theory. 

Vergil then began to swing Yamato so fast it looked like a bright silver blur as it impacted the barrier from all directions.

Bickslow: Wasting your time buddy. Nothing gets free from there.

Evergreen: Just surrender and make it easier.

However, the three found themselves quite shocked as they saw what appear to be cracks in the enchantment-walls, and even more surprising was Yamato glowing a bright blue as he continued to slice. 

When it was glowing an even brighter blue Vergil raised it above his head and gave a large slice downward. When he did, he tore through the enchantment-walls and caused a small explosion, causing the runes to fly away and dissolve.

The dust settled and the Thunder Legion, especially Freed, couldn't believe their eyes.

Freed: I don't... believe it... He... he cut through my barrier?! 

Bickslow: How the heck did you do that?! 

The dolls: How'd you do that?! How'd you do that?!

Evergreen: It's that sword. It's not a normal sword!

Vergil: No. This is Yamato, it is the 'brother' to Dante's sword Rebellion. Both swords are known as Devil Arms, weapons originally owned by our father. But I wield it with far more effectiveness than he could.

Freed: Why are you doing this? Don't you have any sense of honor or bond between you and your brother? 

Vergil: This coming from the three wizards who betrayed their own guild once before. Tell me, why do you still reside here? Why weren't you expelled with that failure Laxus as well?

Evergreen: Shut up! You don't know anything about him!

Vergil: I know that he was a fool to think he could surpass his grandfather, one of the Wizard Saints. And they say I'm arrogant. 

Evergreen: That's it! You're done! 

She flew in close to him. She lowered her glasses and let her eyes meet his. In a brief flash, Vergil was suddenly turned to stone.

Bickslow: You got him. Not so tough now are you buddy? 

Freed: Don't be overconfident. He may be arrogant, but he is also a son of the Legendary Sparda.

Evergreen: Aw come on, the only one who broke out of my stone was Erza, and that was only because she had an artificial eye.

They soon heard a cracking noise. They looked to the statue and began to see cracks forming all around the body. 

They looked in disbelieve as the cracks continued to spread until, the stone was suddenly blown off and Vergil stood unaffected.

Vergil: Of course, such a spell is useless to someone who has the eyes of a devil. Now enough of your tricks, lets see if the Thunder Legion is as strong as I've heard it to be.

Freed: You want a taste of the power of the Thunder Legion, you shall have it! (he unsheathed his own sword)

They all flew towards him; Vergil was forced to jump back.

Freed was the first to attack with a swing of his sword, which Vergil blocked. Vergil and Freed then began to parry swords as they moved and jumped from one spot to the next. 

Both swung and block each attack that was dealt towards them, not a one of their swords made contact with one's flesh. 

Vergil jumped back and sent an energy wave towards Freed, forcing him to block it and jump back. Bickslow then jumped behind Vergil.

Bickslow: Alright Babies X-Formation!

The dolls took the position that resembled an X and fired an x-shaped laser towards Vergil who blocked the laser with his sword. While Vergil was blocking the laser, Evergreen hovered behind him.

Evergreen: My turn. Fairy Bomb: Gremlin!

Evergreen casted streams of golden fairy dust which soon surrounded Vergil, and then suddenly exploded around him.

Evergreen smiled, believing she got him, but the smile soon vanished as Vergil came zooming in and swung his sword, which Evergreen was able to avoid as she flew back upwards towards the sky.

Freed soon came in and he, Bickslow, and Evergreen surrounded Vergil. 

Freed: Combine you're attacks! He can't counter all of us at once! 

Vergil: Are you so certain? Summoned Swords!

A series of bright blue energy blades surrounded Vergil and shot repeatedly outwards towards the three members of the Thunder Legion.

Each of them was forced to move back to avoid getting hit by the repeating summoned energy blades. Bickslow's dolls were each hit and broken apart.

Bickslow: No! My babies!

Vergil then suddenly appeared in front of Bickslow and delivered a slash with Yamato, sending him flying upwards. 

Bickslow looked up to see Vergil already above him in the air, Vergil gave a drop kick, which sent Bickslow plummeting to the ground, Vergil's left foot hit Bickslow's face as he landed, knocking him out. Evergreen recovered and glared at Vergil as he landed.

Evergreen: You're toast! Fairy Machine Gun: Leprechaun!

Evergreen then fired a series of rapid-fire energy bullets straight towards Vergil. He was able to quickly zoom past each and every one of the bullets, none of them so much as grazing him. 

He then appeared in front of Evergreen and delivered the back of Yamato to her gut. He grabbed her head and shoved it backwards into the ground, knocking her out. Vergil then turned around towards Freed.

Vergil: You're the only one left. 

Freed: I will not be so easily defeated. There's a reason I lead the Thunder Legion. 

Vergil: Don't misunderstand. You and your two comrades are indeed strong, not as strong as the likes of Erza, Natsu, and my brother; but still quite strong. However, the moment you crossed my path, you're defeat was inevitable.

Freed: I don't think so.

Freed then wrote an enchantment on his chest.  

Freed: Dark Ecriture: Darkness!

Freed had now taken the appearance of a large demon-like creature.

Vergil: Amusing. 

Freed suddenly zoomed in front of him and tried to slash him with his sword, but Vergil quickly zoomed back. 

Vergil: However, this will likely attract the attention of others, and I can't allow that yet. So I will end this now. Beowulf!

Vergil had now quipped into his dark gauntlets and grieves. Before Freed knew it, Vergil had slammed his right gauntlet into his gut, blowing him back. Vergil then quickly came in and delivered a roundhouse to the head. 

Followed by a kick to the abs, a punch across the jaw, and a kick to the side. Vergil repeatedly slammed fist and foot into Freed at a pace so fast, it all seemed like a blur, and Freed was unable to keep up with it.

Vergil jumped high into the air and quickly fell down, pulling his right fist back. He then slammed it into Freed's face, causing a loud boom knocking Freed onto the ground and knocking him out. 

There was a small flash of purple before Freed transformed back into his human appearance. Vergil looked around at the apparent destruction caused during his battle.

Vergil: A little too over-the-top for my taste.

He then looked around at the defeated Thunder Legion and then to Cana, who was still knocked out. 

Vergil: I was supposed to get just you, but these three had the intention of coming to me; so that's four more down, making it a total of five. (looked in the air) Be patient brother, we will face each other again soon enough. 

Chapter 10 ended.