Fiore, where the people still live normally, in the dark alley there is a beating that has been happening. There are group of men full of injured as they are unable to move due to the pain while the most of them were bleeding, some might be dead already.

There, only one person was standing who wears black long sleeveless jacket. It was Yua, raising her hand as she force the man she's holding to speak.

"You'll never talk?" Yua asked in cold tone. The man is too stubborn to speak. She gave a sigh, "Your no use then."

Yua throw the man on the side as if nothing importance, so powerful that when the man hit the wall, he was crushed deeply until he cannot longer move.

'Was that strength too much?' Yua wondered before dropping it as she faced the other remaining alive. 'I ambushed the largest number but none of them gave me answer. Just how loyal are they to this organization they are working... were they?'

Yua went to the person who's the closest and grabbed his hair and raised him up, forcing him to face her. She looked closely to the eyes, observing everything closely.

"I... will not... speak." The person Yua was holding said. Even if he can no longer move, he still gave a bravery look that he will never fall down like his comrades who fallen to her hands.

Yua didn't mind his word as she continues to study the man and finally understanding everything. She let go the man and gave a sigh.

'This is truly troublesome.' Yua thought on the situation. 'Just what the heck this organization truly does?'

Yua turn to the remaining men and sigh again, 'Looks like I have to clean this up... truly... what a troublesome indeed.'

Suddenly something dark was forming behind her which made the remaining men tremble in fear. Her blue eyes turn into a glowing red, as if she's showing them there is no future ahead of them.

"Don't blame me." Yua said before her tone turn into even colder, "You all cross the line... begun."

The dark thing attacked them, hearing nothing but silence. Soon enough the dark forms were spreading around the place, all except where Yua was standing.

Yua didn't mind what's happening to them as she began to think everything again. 'I need to recalculate. If what I'm guessing is correct..." Yua began to smirk, "Heh, looks like there's more than troublesome I could ever expected huh..." To her mind, 'I hope your thinking the same thing about this.'

Yua turn around and left the place, leaving no evidences of any people around, even a spill of blood.

To the small village, Erza and Natsu arrived back and Yukino was the one who greeted them.

"Welcome back Erza-san, Natsu-sama, how's the talk?" Yukino asked with a big smile. Natsu smiled and nod, "We talked about the tower of heaven and thankfully I remember something, even though it's not a whole story."

"But we got a progress, which is the best." Erza said with a smile. Yukino is more than happy to hear that, "I'm glad it is. Oh about our side, nothing happened until now so the village is still safe."

Erza nodded, "Maybe those people had found out our arrival and now getting cautious. We need to keep our guard up."

Yukino nodded as she agrees, "Everyone are continuing their patrol around the village. Wendy-sama and Carla-sama on the other hand were helping the villagers on the things they could such as healing magic."

Erza hum to that and turn to Natsu, "Natsu how about you stay with the elder of this village, that way you would be safe in case of attack."

Natsu was shock to hear that, "A-are you sure?" Erza nodded, "Your safety right now is our top priority and don't worry, Happy will be with you and once I found Lucy and the others, I might as well tell them to go where you are to keep you company."

Natsu understood and nod, "I-if you say so."

Erza turn to Yukino, "Will you escort him there Yukino?" She smiled and nod, "Gladly Erza-sama."

Later, both Yukino and Natsu were heading to the elder's house while Erza already left to do what he must do.

"There's no need to accompany me Yukino, I still remember the way there." Natsu said, feeling he shouldn't be bothering them since they were all in the middle of the mission which is to defeat a certain dark guild.

Yukino just smile and shook her head, "Its fine Natsu-sama and beside it is just natural in case an enemy attack us."

Natsu looked down to it, showing some kind of pain emotion. Seeing that made Yukino worried.

"Is there something wrong Natsu-sama?" Yukino asked. Natsu keep looking down as he began to stop walking which also made Yukino stop, now truly worried. Natsu took a deep sigh before speaking, "I'm sorry if I wasn't useful to this situation."

"Natsu-sama?"

"Everyone was trying hard for me to remember and when I do even in a slight fragment of memories, I can really say I could use magic but... in this moment... I can't... I'm can't use magic. I want to help you guys too but... what can I do?"

Yukino seems to understand, right now Natsu feels he's useless. He was thinking about them, much that he feels guilty because of it.

"Natsu-sama" Yukino called, making Natsu face her. She can't think of anything other than hug him in comfort, much as his surprise. She spoke, "I'm sure that someday when your memories truly return, and so was your magic Natsu-sama."

"B-but"

"I know it's hard at this moment but please, don't blame yourself. Please take time to remember okay, don't mind us because..." Yukino made an eye contact which surprise Natsu. Her eye shows strong determination. She continued, "Our top priority was none other than your recovery and nothing else."

"Yukino" Natsu seems can't believe about this. Why? Why are they doing this so much for him?

Yukino kept smiling before pulling his arms, "Come on Natsu-sama, we need to go and return back to the elder's house."

Natsu just nodded, knowing there is nothing he could do other than wait for them to finish the mission they were given.

Arriving the Elder's house, Yukino talked to the villager's elder about Natsu's stay which he obligated to let him stay to his home for a while. Yukino smiled and thank the elder.

Natsu was just watching them when he heard a familiar voice calling his name.

"Natsu!" A blue cat came flying and hugged him. It was Happy, seems really happy. Yukino smiled to his arrival and spoke, "We're leaving Natsu-sama's care to you Happy-san."

"Aye! Leave it to me!" Happy said with a grin which made Yukino smile. She turned to Natsu and bow, "If you'll excuse me Natsu-sama, I must go and help the others from patrolling the area."

Natsu nodded, "Be careful."

"Sure"

Yukino left the place, leaving only Natsu, Happy and the elder from the house.

The elder turn to Natsu and asked, "Would you like some hot tea?" Natsu smiled and nodded, accepting the offer.

Somewhere, Gray, Rogue and Frosh were now discussing as they walk around the village.

"This dark guild is kidnapping teenagers huh... what do you think about it Gray?" Rogue asked. Gray thought for a moment before answering, "I could understand why they are kidnapping them but... what the elder told me seems to bother me."

"About what?"

"Remember how he explained their situation? I can see how bad it is those dark guild where doing to this pitiful villager but... This is so serious that they should have asked help from the Magic Council, not the Magic Guild."

Rogue seems to be being enlighten about this, "Now that you think about it, that's true."

"The elder of this village is ready to give the reward money. I know he could count on us on throwing them away but really I feel something about this."

Frosh turn to Rogue and asked, "Rogue do you think the elder is lying to us?"

Rogue thought for a moment before shaking his head, "I don't know Frosh but if ever he is, what is he planning to do?"

"Hmm... if only we could ask someone about this quest." Gray said as he scratched his head. Those words gave Rogue an idea as he immediately called him, "Gray let's go and find Sting."

Gray turned to him and asked, "Sting?" Rogue nodded, "We're Sabertooth so definitely we could use our guild to know if this quest had been official to all guilds or only exclusive to one guild. Sting is the Sabertooth's Guild Master so he has a power to learn about this."

Gray nodded, "It seems a good idea Rogue."

Rogue smirk before they run away, searching for Sting.

Somewhere hidden, three groups were whispering as they talk about their plan.

"Grrrr so how the heck this light guild come to our territory!?" A girl and seems the youngest of the group was so irritated after seeing light guilds are here to take them down.

The boy who seems to be the smartest was thinking for a moment before speaking, "Someone must have gone out and able to get some help without us knowing."

"Wait, you mean you didn't able to sense them with your wide sensor magic?" The other boy asked in shock. The smartest boy glared the other, "Shut up! But... I might admit I might which is truly impossible... unless..."

"An outsider." The girl answered in monotone. The two boys turn to her and the boy asked, "So what do you plan to do Bunny Princess?"

The girl smirked darkly as her eyes darken, "I think we should play with them and show them they made a grave mistake for coming to our village."

The two boys smirked in response, seems agreeing to her desire.

Somewhere, Lucy kept looking around and sigh, seems tired already.

"I'm so tired." Lucy murmured. Suddenly, the spirit of Lion, Leo appeared before her. "Hi my beloved Lucy, did you miss me?" He said in seductive tone.

"L-Loki please stop that." Lucy said, not affected by his seduction.

Leo or also known as Loki looked around as he observed the place and turn back to her, "This place seems old and really not in good condition. Did something happen here?"

"Huh? W-well we took this quest about this dark guild targeting this village." Lucy said, earning his curiosity, "Target huh... what's the name of the Dark Guild?"

Lucy scratched her cheek, "It may sound really weird but... they call themselves CottonTail."

"CottonTail?" Loki repeated before thinking about it. Seeing he seems to know something, Lucy asked him, "Loki do you know something about them?"

That snap Loki's thinking, "H-huh... oh... I heard about this guild before Lucy, although I never encounter them before."

That shock Lucy, "R-really!?" Loki nodded, "Listen, CottonTail is a dark guild that contains full of teenager magicians."

"Teenager? That young!?" Loki nodded to Lucy's words and spoke, "CottonTail is under control of one of the strongest Dark Guilds, Tartaros. CottonTail is where young people who wish to enter the dark guild is being joined and there, they are being train to be independent with no guidance of any adults. Even if they are young, those children had gained such strong magic that could compare to adult level."

"Re-really!? But then when they turn adult, where are they going?" Lucy asked. Loki answered, "From my resources it was said they are being sent to other dark guild to join with. I don't really know much but if ever you'll encounter one of them, it's better to be careful."

Lucy nodded, "I see, thank you for telling me Loki."

Loki gave smiled, "It was nothing for my dear Lucy. So, how's Natsu by the way?"

Lucy gave a small sad smile, "Still same... but he's progressing well, I just hope he would remember something big this time."

Loki hums to it, "So it was still a small progress huh... I really wonder what truly happen to him to be like that. Natsu would never lose to anyone, even if he's alone."

"I know which a big mystery for us. What really happened to his sole mission back then?" Lucy can't help but think about it.

Seeing how Lucy so serious about this, Loki gave a suggestion, "Ever tried asking Crux? He might find something that could help you learn about what happen to him."

That made her realized and smiled brightly, "That's it! Thanks Loki!"

"Any time Lucy and you may do it now since I came here using my own magic."

"Yeah" Lucy took out one of her silver key and began her summon, "I open the gate of Southern Cross, Crux!" Crux appeared before them. Lucy gave her order, "Crux I'd like you to find something about Natsu. What happened to him three years ago?"

"Are you sure? Remember I didn't able to locate him this whole three years until the Sabertooth arrived with him." Crux said. Lucy gave her persistent tone, "I don't mind, just try finding something about it."

Crux nodded, "I understand." And a bubble came out to his nose, seems like sleeping to other people's sight.

'I hope Crux could find something about Natsu.' Lucy hopes in desperate, wanting to know what happened that made him lose his memories. Loki on the other hand just watches over her at the same time supporting her.

At the elder's house, both Natsu and Happy were having a nice tea when the elder decide to talk to them.

"Young man what's your name?" The elder asked. Natsu introduce himself, "Natsu, my name is Natsu."

"Oh that's a nice name." The elder commented. Happy agreed it to, "Aye!"

"So Natsu, is it true you have no memories about your past?" The elder asked. Natsu gave a smiled a bit, "Unfortunately yes. I still feel bad for not remembering anything. Well I do remember few things thanks to them but... it's not enough. It's like... something is preventing me from remembering. I-I don't know why."

"Natsu" Happy feel sad for Natsu, hearing how much Natsu is blaming himself for their pain until now. Just what he should say to comfort his best friend?

The elder gave a comfort smile, "Young man, don't let them show that look of yours." Natsu was surprise at the same time, confuse. The elder continued, "If you continue to show them your painful look, it will also pain them too. They are trying their best to help you remember your lost memories, all you have to do is comply with their hard work and do the same for your own sake. I know it's hard but I know when you do your best, you will definitely remember everything."

"You think so?" Natsu is beginning to enlighten. The elder smile and nod. Happy smiled and followed up, "Aye! Natsu let's do our best to return your entire memories okay!"

Natsu turn to Happy and began to smile brightly, "Your right, let's do our best Happy!"

Happy was mentally surprise. That smile was the smile he had missed the most. It's been so long since he had seen it which really made Happy felt joy over this whole three years.

"AYE SIR!"

The elder chuckle on the two, seeing how energetic they might be. Natsu kept smiling to his partner exceed when suddenly he felt dizzy. Happy became concern after seeing Natsu not feeling well.

"Natsu are you alright?" Happy asked as he went closer to him. Natsu smiled weakly and nodded, "I'm fine... just that... nghh"

Natsu lost consciousness which shock Happy.

"Natsu? Natsu! Wake up Natsu, Natsu!"

"I'm sorry young lad." Happy was surprise and was about to turn to the elder when suddenly some kind of cloth wrapped was wrapped around him. Happy began to shout, "Hey let me go! Let me go!"

The one who's holding him was the elder, in his other hand was holding a lightning lacrima. "I'm sorry"

He electrifies Happy that made him shout in pain until the blue exceed lost consciousness. The elder took a deep breath before turning to the pink haired boy whom he had put asleep by using a drug that he had mix with the tea which the boy had drink many times that finally took its effect.

"I'm very sorry young lad... just that this is the only way for us to be free." The elder whispered as he watches the boy sleep.

He heard the door opened as he turned to the people who came in. there are two men, wearing hood and mask to cover their faces.

"We're taking the boy." One of the masked said as he walked to Natsu and carried him like a sack. The elder nodded as response, knowing already what they will do from this onward.

Somewhere within the village, Sting was contacting his guildmates through the use of lacrima while Gray and Rogue were waiting.

"Hmm... are you sure Rufus?" Sting asked and heard his reply. After the talk, he smiled, "It's a great help, thanks." He turned off the communication and turn to them, "Rufus said no quest had come to the guild. That would only mean only Fairy Tail receive this quest huh."

"As suspected." Rogue said before turning to Gray, "Any plan about what to do this onward?"

"I would like to confront the elder about this. I'm sure he's hiding something and we can't let it pass." Gray said. Lector scratched his cheek, "Seeing that we're suspecting something from our client... this never happen before huh, yes."

"I know... which is more convenient now that you think about it." Rogue said. Frosh asked, "What do you mean Rogue?"

Rogue explain for Frosh, "That if ever they plan something from the magicians like us, they could use the quest as a cover for us to see them as our client which is the truth is something else."

"A good disguise." Gray summarized.

Sting thought for a moment before both dragon slayers heard an explosion from afar.

"Rogue is that an explosion?" Sting asked which two exceed and Gray gave a questioning look but found when they saw a large smoke coming from the village and most of all where Wendy and Carla were located. Rogue nodded, "It seems the village is under attack."

Gray twitch, "We have to go."

They all run, heading to the place.

On that very place, the people were now running as Carla fight against them with Carla in human form.

"Just who are those kids?" Carla said as she dodged a whip from a girl who was standing in the center of the two boys.

The girl in front giggled, "It seems they aren't light magicians for nothing. Don't you guys think so too?"

The boy with an eye glasses pushed his glasses up before responding, "It seems to be. I thought she's same age as us and also a weak one but it's different. I might as say, as expected from Fairy Tail."

The other boy chuckle in amusement as he brought out a baseball bat and swing it, "Let's kill her shall we!?"

Wendy narrowed her eyes, full aware the children in front of her weren't just normal children. "May I ask who are you?"

The girl smirked wickedly and answered her, "I'm Ria known as the Bunny Princess."

"Zuno known as the Fire Player." The one holding a baseball bat said. The boy with the glasses answered, "Triyo known as the Radar Genius."

"We're all member of the CottonTail, Fairy Tail." Ria finished before attacking again using her whip but Wendy just dodge it just in time.

'CottonTail, these children are member of the Dark Guild!?' Wendy can't believe what she was actually hearing. Carla was same too and she knows they can't go easy on them, 'We got to let the others know, we may not know how many they were around the village.'

Somewhere, Lucy was running, heading to the place where the explosion was located. As she run, she could still remember the conversation she had with Loki and Crux.

"Wa-wait, are you saying that you can't dig anything Crux?" Lucy said, shock when Crux said he didn't found anything much which really surprise her. Crux nod sadly, "It seems some kind of barrier is keeping me from knowing more I believe."

"Was it from the Spirit King?" Loki asked. Crux shook his head, "No, the power is something else which is dark and evil. I'm sorry but I'm afraid I can't say anything much other than things I have found."

Lucy looked down disappointed but then turn to him and said, "Then tell us what you had learn Crux."

Crux nodded before complying to his mistress's desire, "I found out that three years ago in the middle of his mission, there was a group of organization ambushed him. It is said he fought well to resist but something came up which is truly surprising for him, leading to his defeat."

That surprise both Lucy and Loki.

Loki was the one who asked, "Leading to his defeat? Are you serious!?"

"I'm afraid I cannot lie to both my owner and Leo-sama." Crux said, "The thing happened there was some kind of device that could stop any magicians from using magic."

"Magic, wait some kind of evil organization invented something to prevent us magicians!" Lucy said as she think things truly, "If ever that happen Natsu can't use magic but even so he could have fight even without one... unless..."

"There is a group of magicians that could use magic and use it as an advantage to defeat him I'm afraid." Loki said, knowing already where it's heading through. Lucy turned to Crux and asked, "Crux do you know what they did to Natsu after capturing him?"

"I'm sorry Lucy-sama but I'm afraid I can't. That was actually the very things that keeping me know." Crux said sadly which made Lucy grunt to frustration.

"Just how could someone block the knowledge that you can't even enter if it's not the Spirit King who had done it?" Lucy can't help but ask that.

Loki thought for a moment before answering, "The only answer I can give you might be because it was a Celestial Mage had done it. I don't know who unfortunately to posses such dark magic even thought the Celestial Magic is supposed to be a light magic." Loki turned to Lucy and said, "I'll go back and see what I could find to my side Lucy, you try to find things in this side and hopefully we could." He turn to Crux, "You will help me too Crux."

Crux nodded, not complaining. Lucy smiled to Loki, "Thank you Loki, that would be a great help."

Loki smiled, "Leave it to me. You are important to me and so is Natsu since he too is one of my Family, Fairy Tail. It's natural."

Lucy nodded, "I'll do my best to learn everything." The two spirit nodded back, fully resolve to solve things thoroughly, for Natsu.

Lucy was return back to reality and noticed something which she immediately hides. She was shock to what she had seen. There was Natsu, unconscious and being carried by unknown two people which she could immediately conclude, their enemies.

'No, I can't let them take Natsu.' Lucy thought before taking one of her key. She observed them carefully, not engaging as soon as possible, 'Those look like magicians... if they have a device that could stop us magician from using magic, I can't do this alone. I need someone help and mostly back up.'

The key Lucy was holding was the key of Virgo and summoned her, "I open the gate, Virgo!"

Virgo appeared beside her, "Is there something you need Princess?"

Lucy turn to Virgo and gave her order, "Please tell everyone that someone had kidnap Natsu Virgo. I'll go and try to deal with them but I need them to come and hurry. Alert them too about the possibility of unable to use magic so be careful just in case."

Virgo bowed, "As you wish Princess." She disappeared, no, below her there's a hole which she had dig to go and inform the others who happened to be near.

Seeing she's gone, she carried her other key which was the key of Scorpio.

'Don't worry Natsu, I'll save you.'

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