A/N: Hi. Please enjoy

It had been a week and Lucy finally recovered from her initial shock when her father decided to pay her a visit. Other than that, everything else has returned to normal.

Despite the physiological trauma, Lucy was determined to enjoy life, especially with Erza. The two girls were currently situated at the guild, obviously enjoying each other company.

A week had passed, and things were truly normal when Natsu and Gray has started a riot.  Nothing beats a friendly fight in the guild. Mira served as a barmaid, Cana getting drunk as fûck, more and more members joining in on the riot. It really was peaceful. Then...

"Attention brats!" A voice boomed suddenly, silence immediately followed. All eyes turned to the source, only to see a grim looking petite old man near the entrance.

The members could almost feel the aura of tenseness radiating from Makarov, making the members more tensed.  "We have been given a task to take down a dark guild."

Everyone was silent, tension suffocating the air. It wasn't often they get to see a serious, tensed, master.

Moments later, Mira decided to break the silence. "Welcome back, Master!" She said with a smile. "How was the conference?"

Everybody facepalmed at how cherry the barmaid was. One wondered if Mira could even read how tense the room was moments before. But evidently, that wasn't the case.

Erza stood up and approached Makarov, ignoring Mira's comment, getting to the task at hand. "What do you mean? What dark guild?"

"We've been tasked to take down Oracion Seis because of their recent activity. It was decided at yesterday's conference that they cannot be ignored and that someone must take them down."

"We got left holding that bag again, Gramps?" Gray spoke with a nonchalant tone.

"Fairy Tail is to assume that role?" Juvia said, materializing next to Lucy, seeing that Erza has temporarily left the blonde's side. (Sneaky sneaky rain girl)

"No. The enemy is too powerful this time. If we took them on alone, we'd have the entire Baram Alliance out for our blood in no time. Which is why we are to form a coalition of allied forces."

"Allied forces?"

"Fairy Tail, Blue Pegasus, Lamia Scale, and Cait Shelter. Each of these guilds will select members to represent our guild, who will work together to take out Oracion Seis."

"You know we can handle it on our own! In fact, I can handle it on my own!" Natsu boasted with his famous grin.

Erza punched him in the face for interrupting. "The master is thinking about the consequences afterward."

"So...master, who are you going to send?" Lucy asked. This question grabbed the attention of most members and looked at Makarov for his response. Some of the members were eagerly itching for some action.

Makarov stood in silence, looking at each members, thinking about what they could do, and what they are capable of. Although he had already made up his mind as he rushed back home. It was a no brainer on who he would choose.

After a few more moments, he finally spoke. "I will have Erza, Natsu, Gray and Lucy meet with the other guilds. And Gajeel and Juvia will help other selective members in keeping the smaller dark guild in check, so they will not intervene in the mission of the allied forces."

"I refuse." Erza quickly spoke, interrupting Lucy when she was about to speak. "Lucy will not go. Pick someone else."

At Ezra's sudden rebellious decline, the guild went quiet.

Makarov, kept his gaze on the redhead, occasionally looking at the blonde. He remained silent, somewhat surprised to see that Erza was refusing an order. And that very act of refusal was very rare.

In Ezra's mind, she wanted to make sure that her girlfriend won't be in any situation that causes harm. If they're were facing anything else other than Dark Guilds or whatnot, she may consider letting the blind go. But if an alliance was forming for the sake of this mission, she won't t risk it.

"Oi! Erza! Quit being a wimp!" Natsu roared.

Erza turned to Natsu with a deadly look, almost tempted to cut him down for calling her a wimp.

"I repeat. Erza, Natsu, Gray, and Lucy will go." Makarov spoke again, repeating the members who shall go.

Erza turned back to Makarov, feeling stubborn. "I will not let Lucy go."

"I can do it, Erza." Lucy spoke, walking closer to Erza.

Erza turned around, seeing the determination in Lucy's eyes. Erza doesn't doubt Lucy's skills at all. She can fight better knowing that her favorite blonde was safe. "Even so. I don't want you to go."

"If you stay, I stay. If you go, I go." Lucy argued back.

"Erza, I had received word that the enemy has celestial magic. That's why I chose Lucy to come. Additionally, her skills will be a great addition to the alliance." Makarov added.

The two young mages stood still, staring at each other. Erza tried her best to intimidate her blonde girlfriend  in not going and Lucy stood her ground by sporting a look of determination and courage. She'll prove that she has gotten stronger, and that she'll no longer be the damsel in distress.

After a minute of silent staring contest between the two lovebirds, Erza resigned with a big sigh. How could she ever say no to that gorgeous determined eyes?

"Fine." She turned to Makarov with a grim look on her face, she definitely wasn't happy with this. "When do we leave?"

"Tomorrow."

Erza proceeded by taking Lucy's hand and walking out of the guild without saying anything else or making eye contact with anyone else.

When they were back at their place, the two girls remained silent. Lucy was unsure of what to say and Erza's expression was quite hard to read regarding this particular situation.

Erza finally moved and looked Lucy in the eyes. "Lucy. Do you have any idea what you had got yourself into?"

"Yes. We're taking down Oracion Seis"

Apprehensively, Lucy wondered if she even made the right choice of going. But Makarov has made his choice, and she saw it as a choice to become stronger. Erza will just have to live with her choice.

"I don't want you to go."

"I know why you say this. But I don't need pity."

"Who said it was pity?"

"I want to be able to do something."

"Then do something else."

"Erza. It's already decided. I'm going." Lucy retorted, having enough of this argument.

Erza sighed, crossing her arms, as if that was the final negotiation. "If we go, never leave my side."

Lucy chuckled, having no qualms about that. "I can live with that."

Erza responded by bringing the blonde in for a hug. The blonde reimbursed with a tighter hug, always loving a hug from the redhead.

Erza was scared, not of the mission, but of the safety of the blonde. And she vows to make sure no harm should come to her.

...

The very next day, with anticipation rising in the air, the young selected mages sat in a carriage as they made their way to their destination.

Erza and Lucy sat close to each other. The former's arm wrapped around the latter's waist. Natsu had his head out of the window, grumbling about motion sickness. And Gray felt bored as he leaned against the side, with Happy sitting on his lap eating a fish.

"When are we—going—to get—there?" Natsu grumbled, sweating all over as he tried not to puke out of the window.

Although she was quite used to Natsu's sickness, Lucy couldn't help but feel bad as the dragon slayer looked really miserable. But Erza didn't give a fuck. She kept her attention on the blonde and enjoyed her company.

Feeling extremely bored and had the urge to create some sort of drama, he decided to throw an insult to the pink haired mage. But then Happy suddenly yelled. "There it is! Our meeting spot!"

Sure enough, a pink mansion was riding in view and it looked humongous. When the carriage stopped, the girls were the first to exit the vehicle. The Natsu pushed Gray against the rear window as he tried to find solid footing on the ground.

Gray had a half mind to beat Natsu, but he figured that sickness motion was enough of a punishment. So he let it slide. Especially when Natsu laid on the ground, hopelessly groaning. Happy was still chewing on a fish and sat on Natsu's back (he's a nice cushion ya see).

"This is the second home of Blue Pegasus' Master Bob." Erza said, eyeing the beautiful mansion.

Lucy could faintly remember some stories Erza and Mira has told her about Bob. Gay. Just plain gayness shimmering from every part of his body. He reeks gayness. He sweats gayness. He even cry gayness. Although Lucy didn't really believe all that, just that Bob likes boys more than girls....

Lucy also has the funniest luck of watch Bob trying to flirt with Gray and Natsu. She sorta wished she brought popcorn, the expression the young boys were making were just priceless.

Upon hearing the word of 'Bob', Gray immediately felt a shudder down his spine. "I can't stand him." He still had nightmares about him.

"When are we going to get there?" Natsu whined (like a little baby), heaving on the still ground.

"We're already here, Natsu." Gray spat, mentally enjoying Natsu's suffering.

A loud voice boomed in the air, shocking most of the mages (minus the heap of meat on the ground whining). "Yes, they have arrived!"

"Arrived!

"Yes! Yes! Yes! Welcome!"

"Welcome!"

"Fairy!"

"Fairy!"

"Members!"

The three Fairy Tail members stood rigid with shock as new unknown mages made themselves known. It was weird for numerous people to complete each other sentences. Creepy almost.

The light begun to dim, and a spotlight appeared in front of them, with three men under it. Lucy mentally wonder how that was possible. She didn't see any light bulbs to create such an effect.

"We have been expecting you!" The man the middle spoke.

Lucy silently gulped, thinking that they were a bit too dramatic.

"We are the Blue Pegasus' specially selected members...The Trimens!" They yelled in unison.

"'Hundred Nights' Hibiki!" The man in the middle introduced with sparkles around him. Lucy wondered how he got that nickname.... hmm hundred nights in a single bedroom? 😳😏 who knows.

"'Holy Night' Eve!" The petite blonde boy introduced, with sparkles around him.

"'Still Night' Ren" A dark-skinned man introduced with sparkles around them.

(Sparkles sparkles sparkles shall rain down and infect us with gayness from these young boys! Because it's only making Erza more and more gayer for Lucy 😏😉)

"...Is it me...or is the guys sparkling?" Lucy murmured, silently wishing for an sunglasses. These boys were a bit too showy.

Erza were fully aware of Blue Pegasus reputation as flirts. She narrowed her eyes, sending a silent warning of not flirting with her favorite blonde.

On the other hand however, Gray suddenly realized that he forgot his clothes... again. Lucy should really keep count on how many times that it happens. And Natsu was still whining and heaving. Dramatic much?

Erza was too busy sending unspoken threats to the three boys, that she didn't realized that she herself was surrounded by the boys. They muttered on how beautiful she was and was glad to meet her.

Lucy was amused at how direct and flirty they were. She watched as they guided Erza to a couch that appeared from nowhere. A couch that somehow had materialized. Just where had it come from? Magical belt pouches? No the couch was way too big.

Hibiki was now on his knees, offering Erza a wet hand towel. Then Eve appeared, along with a table filled with delicious desserts that also appeared from nowhere. No chance that it came out of a magical belt pouch. "Are you hungry?" Eve asked, with a bright smile.

"No..." As tempted as Erza was, she held herself back.

"We have some strawberry cakes. Would you like some?" Hibiki asked, knowing how much Erza likes them.

Erza was even more tempted, but this was not the time for it. "No, thank you."

Lucy couldn't help but sweat drop at the development in front of her. She thought she was supposed to be on a mission. "What kind of development is this?" She muttered to herself slightly disapproving of the situation.

"Please have a seat, too." Ren suddenly appeared from behind, wrapping his arms around Lucy.

Feeling a sudden unknown touch was enough to make Lucy cower in fear. Just one tiny yelp was enough for Erza to take action. A metal fist connected with Ren's face, sending him across the room.

"No one touches Lucy." Erza declared with a deadly gaze, daring anyone to try.

"Now, now. We should work together so we can live forever." Hibiki was on his knees again, extending a bouquet of rose to Erza.

"You're so cute..." Even confessed to Erza. "That expression of yours, it's lovely. I've always looked up to you."

Erza was overwhelmed with what she was hearing. It appalled her so much that she wanted to cut them all down. But if Lucy said those words.... hehe.

Ren was back again, handing a glass of juice to Lucy from behind, not even fazed by a punch in the face. The blonde looked at the glass then then at Ren with a worried look. "I-I didn't make it for you, just so we're clear."

Lucy watched as Erza grabbed the glass forcibly from his hands and threw it across the room. She could feel an aura radiating from the redhead. "Leave Lucy alone! She's mine!"

"Oh, my goddess Titania. It is our job to make sure the women are lovely and well taken care of." Hibiki winked.

Erza glared at the man, while trying to make sure that Ren was not trying to hit on Lucy. She was beginning to think that this mission was a bad idea.

"All right, now." Another voice boomed. "Give the girls a break."

The very tone of that voice sent shivers to the young girls. Even Gray. But Erza shook with absolute fear. Hmm not fear. Revulsion and abhorrence was painted across her face. It shook her so much, that she even used Lucy as a shield.

Erza hid behind the blonde, hoping that if she can't see, no one else can see her. But that's just wishful thinking.

Unfortunately for the redhead knight, the unknown person had already spotted her. He suddenly appeared near the doorway, revealing none other than Ichiya. "It's been a long time, Miss Erza."

Erza grabbed Lucy's shoulders as if she tried anchoring herself some protection. Hiding didn't work (Obviously). She honestly didn't realized that this person would be chosen as representative of his guild. Talk about bad luck in her part. 

"I missed you, my honey. I live life for you!" Ichiya winked at Erza, not even fazed at how the girl was acting.

Erza unconsciously tighten her grip on Lucy's shoulder when he winked at her. Lucy, who was internally wincing at the slight painful grip Erza has on her, didn't expect anyone to scare her this much. Maybe that's why she never mentioned him.

"A most unexpected reunion!" The Trimen said in unison, seeing that Erza and Ichiya knew each other.

"Alright!" Ichiya cheered.

The Trimen were on their knees, almost worshipping Ichiya. "We had no idea she was your girlfriend, Sir Ichiya!"

Then the Triman faced Erza and bowed. "Please pardon our rudeness!"

Erza snapped at that very accusation, and almost crushed Lucy's shoulder (poor Lucy). "I have a girlfriend! Ichiya can suck a dick for all I care!"

Before the Truman could ask any further questions regarding Ezra's girlfriend, Ichiya has ordered them to stop playing around. "Clean up! They're not here to visit!"

The Trimen ran to clean after their mess. "Right, Boss! Right, Boss!"

All Lucy could think of was that they were very hyper and energetic.

Ichiya then walked over to where the girls stood, with Erza still cowering behind the blonde.  "I heard all about you. Miss Erza. Miss Lucy...and others." Ichiya said the last part with a bored tone, as if it disgusted him.

Lucy was beginning to understand why Erza was so appalled by this man. Not only was he...physically different, but it was evident that he was much of a pervert. You could tell the way he poses and walks. It almost screams prevents and perhaps gayness.

"Sniff, sniff, sniff, sniff." Ichiya chanted. "Wonderful parfum!" Ichiya declared, looking at Lucy.

Lucy shuddered as the man came closer to him. She couldn't move, even if she wanted to. Erza has her anchored down tightly.

"He's creepy." Lucy whispered softly that only Erza could hear.

"Yes, I can't stand being around him." Erza whispered back with a disgusted tone.

Gray, who now has all of his clothes back on, decided it was the best time to step up. "Listen up, you crappy Blue Pegasus pretty boys! Think you can keep your paws off of our fair ladies?"

The girls felt a little relieved that there was some normal guys here standing up to these perverts. Erza promised herself to go a little easy on him the next time she has to punish him and Natsu.

"You men may leave." Ichiya declared, finally acknowledging that Gray and Natsu even existed. 

Gray gained numerous ticks on his forehead.

"Thanks for coming!" The Trimen chanted in unison as they bowed.

Gray and the Trimen started arguing about perverts and women. And it didn't help when Gray's clothes disappeared while arguing that he wasn't a pervert.... It only escalated the argument so much that Natsu, who FINALLY recovered, thought there was a fight and he wanted to fight as well.

Erza has let go of the blonde at this point, and Lucy flared at her for gripping on her too hard. The knight promised to make it up to her later after the mission.

Then Erza felt a familiar obnoxious presence behind her, that made her shivered right to her bones. Did this man know no personal boundaries?

"Your parfum is as lovely as always." Ichiya said while sniffing Erza.

Ichiya then proceeded by trying to sniff Lucy, but was violently punched in the face by a metal fist. "Stay away from her!"

As Ichiya flew toward the door, he was suddenly halted by another man at the doorway. The mysterious man immediately froze Ichiya's head.

The argument (brawl) has ceased, heads turning to the new presence in the room, and Gray and Alice immediately knew who it was. The familiar ice magic. It could only belong to one person.

"That was rather a nice 'How-do-you-do'. Are you trying to pick a fight with Lamia Scale?" Lyon smirked.

"Lyon!?" Gray exclaimed.

"Gray!?" Lyon shot back, surprised to even see his old friend.

Then Natsu saw him and grinned. "Hey! So you joined a guild?"

Lyon only narrowed her eyes in response before throwing Ichiya towards the Trimen, ice shattering upon impact.

Dramatically, rivers of tears fell ungraciously down the Trimen's cheeks. And it didn't take long for Gray and Lyon to start insulting each other.

"Can all of you men just leave?" Hibiki cried.

"Oh, my. There's a woman here too, you know." Lyon smirked.

As if on cue, the rug below the mage's feet came to life, and proceeded to go straight toward Lucy. But Erza was faster and cut the rug in tiny pieces in tiny rage of outrage. Who dares to attack her Lucy!?

Seeing the rug come to life, Lucy immediately recognized what it was. "Doll Magic?" She knew it was a girl with pink hair. But what was her name?...

Then a girl came into view, appearing next to Lyon, her hands on her hips.

"Pink-haired girl!" Lucy exclaimed when she finally got a good look at the girl.

"It's Sherry!" Sherry yelled.

Erza narrowed her eyes in rage and summoned a sword. "You dare attack Lucy—you will pay." She tried to rain hell on the very girl who had tried to hurt the person she loved, her movements were constrained by a pair of arms around her waist.

"We're not here to fight, Erza. Put down your sword" Lucy said, holding her a little tighter, hoping that Erza would see sense.

Feeling Lucy's arms around her had somewhat calmed her. Erza relented and put her sword away. She could never say no. "Fine."

Lucy smiled a little and let go. But Erza was still sending murderous looks toward Sherry.

Ichiya came back (again; he's so damn persistent), and inches closer to Erza. "Miss Erza. Let me sniff you some more."

Erza shivered and turned to him, forgetting about Sherry. "Stay back or I'll cut you down!"

Lucy stood still in the center of the chaos that was happening around her. Gray, Lyon, and Natsu was throwing each other insults, itching for a fight. Erza was trying to keep Ichiya away with her sword. And Sherry was glaring at the blonde, seemingly wanting to fight.

Before a fight was ensured, a loud voice suddenly boomed. "Enough!"

Everybody stopped their glaring and bickering and looked at the source of the voice, which was near the doorway.

"We are here to unite and destroy the Oracion Seis! This is no time to fight among ourselves."

"Jura!?" Erza exclaimed, recognizing the man.

Lucy had heard about the name Jura. Ace of Lamia Scale, and one of the Ten Saints Wizards. She could help but think how cool he was in person. He seems to be the only sane person in the room at the moment.

"Three guilds are now here." Jura observed as he scanned the room. "That only leaves the members of Cait Shelter."

"Actually..." Ichiya started while hanging by a thread from one of Erza's spear, "I heard they're only sending one person."

"Only one?" Erza narrowed her eyes at Ichiya.

"They're only sending one person for a dangerous mission!?" Gray's eyes were wide with surprise.

Lucy could only wonder just how strong this person was, if they were only sending one person.

As if on cue, there was a thud from the entrance, which gathered the attention of the mages to source of such thud.

From their quick observation, it was a little girl, with long blue hair.

The mages watched at the little blunette got back on her feet staggeringly. "U-Umm...I'm sorry I'm late. I'm from Cait Shelter. My name is Wendy. It's nice to meet you all."

The room was silent and questions was forming as they stared at the girl in front of her. A small petite girl? But it was evident that Wendy could use some powerful magic. But it was difficult to know for sure.