-Third Person P. O. V.-

The next morning, Crime Sorciere woke up. They headed out to Fairy Tail, ready to ask for help. Though, they had no idea what would await them there.

Two of the people that they were searching for would already be away.

-At Fairy Tail-

Erza arrived bright and early at the guild. Having her team away, she decided the best thing to do was to help Mira and Kinana until they return. The three girls were talking behind the bar, when Romeo approached.

"Hey guys, what happened to Natsu's team?" He asked, a bit concerned.

"Romeo, were you not here yesterday?" Mira asked.

The boy nodded. "Yeah, I wasn't. I had a fever, so my dad had me stay home and rest. Did something happen?"

Kinana answered while she washed a few glasses. "Yeah. Team Natsu left to go on a days for about three days. Except Erza, she's been banned from the town they went to."

Erza nodded. "Yeah, but don't worry. They'll be back sooner rather than later. I'm sure they won't take more than that three days."

Romeo sighed, then nodded. "Okay."

"Why were you looking for them? Did you need something?" Erza asked.

This caught Romeo a bit off guard. He looked away as a very faint pink tint coated his cheeks. "N-no reason..."

Mira smiled. "You weren't looking for Wendy now, were you?"

Romeo's cheeks fully turned pink, then he quickly dashed away.

Mira giggled. "Ah, young love."

Kinana sighed. "Mira, why do you always do that?"

"Cause it's my job, dear." She simply replied.

A few minutes later, there was a knock at the guild doors.

"Who knocks on these things?" Mira wondered aloud.

"Well, whoever it is, I'll answer it." Erza walked out from behind the bar and approached the guild doors. She then opened the door and was faced with her childhood friend.

"J-Jellal!?" She said in surprise.

The man nodded. "Hello, Erza."

Erza then noticed the rest of Jellal's guild behind him and stepped aside to let them inside.

After a few minutes, and a visit to the master's office, Makarov sat at the bar, talking to the visiting guild. Mira, Erza, and Laxus stood with him.

"So, you're seeking help to take down a dark guild, is that right?" Makarov asked, stroking his chin.

Jellal nodded. "Yes. There name is Zenmen Hakai. The master of Twisted Wings told us they were the closest to awakening Zeref after I interrogated him. We took a bit of time this morning to see if he was telling the truth, and found he was correct. We stand no chance without help."

The master thought for a bit more. "You wish for us to help you in taking them down?"

Jellal shook his head. "No, I simply require three mages. Twisted Wings's master, Karasu, taunted us, saying that we'd never beat them without three certain types of mages. We only ask for help from three."

Makarov nodded. "Fine then. What three do you require?"

"First, we need Erza. Karasu told us that they have a requip mage. Erza might be the strongest requip mage ever, so we ask for her help." Jellal asked.

Makarov turned to Erza. She smiled, nodded, then walked over to Jellal. "It's a good thing I couldn't go on that job."

Jellal smiled then turned back to Makarov. "We also found out that Karasu's claim about a healing magic was correct. Zenmen Hakai has a member hat can heal themselves during combat, similar to what Chelia from Lamia Scale did during the Grand Magic Games. We ask that Wendy also join us, as our healer."

Makarov looked at Erza, then Mira, who spoke up.

"Umm, Wendy left on a job. The entire Team Natsu, minus Erza is out. Wendy is unavailable at the time."

Jellal and Meredy were surprised. Meredy spoke up. "Doesn't anybody else here know any healing magic?"

Mira, Erza, Makarov, and Laxus all looked at Kinana. The girl quietly looked back.

"Am I really the only person who does?" The four fairies nodded.

"Well, except for Porlyusica, but she won't help them." Makarov said, drinking from his mug.

Kinana sighed and walked over to Crime Sorciere. "I guess it could be fun. Or at least a nice change of pace."

When she arrived at the group, she noticed Erik. She stood next to him, quietly.

"Do you have the last mage picked out?" Makarov asked, continuing their negotiations.

Jellal nodded. "Yes, actually. Zenmen Hakai is rumored to have the strongest ice-make wizard in Fiore. We need Gray, but apparently he is also out. I don't suppose you have another ice-make wizard, do you?"

Makarov shook his head, but Mira spoke up before he could. "What about Lyon?"

Jellal and Meredy looked at the white haired girl. "Lyon Vastia? From Lamia Scale?"

Mira nodded. "Gray told us a bit about him. He was the guy who freed Deliora from their master's spell, in an attempt to prove that he's better. He redeemed himself, and became infatuated with Juvia."

"Lyon has no chance with Juvia!" Juvia shouted from across the guild.

Mira giggled, then continued. "Well, he got over his crush after the Grand Magic Games. He's a pretty good guy, but maybe if you tell him that he'll be facing potentially the strongest ice-make wizard in Fiore, he'll want to help. He might still have that dream buried deep inside him. Or maybe you'll find some other reason to convince him. Either way, he's your best bet."

Jellal considered this for a second. Meredy spoke up. "Let's try it. I'm sure he's a good guy. He'll help us."

Jellal nodded, then stood up. "Alright. I thank you for your help, Makarov."

The short master nodded. "No need. You're an old friend of Fairy Tail, now. You all have earned our trust."

Jellal smiled as Crime Sorciere and the two girls left. "I guess we'll go to Lamia Scale. Erza, care to lead the way?"

The scarlet haired beauty smiled and took the lead.

In the back of the group, Kinana and Erik walked slowly, just fast enough to keep up with the rest.

Erik started a conversation. "It's been a while, hasn't it?"

Kinana nodded. "It has..."

There was a moment of silence.

"I don't think you ever told me your name."

Kinana looked at the dragonslayer next to her. "No... I don't think I did. My name is Kinana. It's good to see you again, Erik."

Erik smiled. "Nice to see you again, too, Kinana."