Flick of fire was something Sting could hear within his slumber. There are also noises of people, mix with both familiar and unfamiliar voices.

"Hurry slowpokes and give me that here!"

"O-on the way!"

"Hey you got to hang on."

"Don't move too much if you don't want to get it worsen."

"Alzack everything is gonna be okay."

"Porlyusica please help Gray-sama!"

"Just wait! Can't you see that not only he is in trouble but also this old man!"

Slowly, Sting's eyes were opening. It was blurred at first but slowly it was becoming clear. One of the people who were treating everyone went to him.

"Sting are you alright?" It was a familiar voice, he could never forget it. When his vision gotten clearer, he was surprise to see Minerva.

"M-Milady" Sting called in hoarse tone, making her smile. She grabbed a bottle of water and helped him drink some, "Drink first Sting."

Thanks to her that he able to drink some water before coughing for a bit and turning back to her, "Wha-what happened?"

Minerva explained everything, "We got a call actually named Porlyusica about what happened so we all Sabertooth immediately came here and was so shock to what happened here in Fairy Tail. The ones who put out the fire are the independent guild named Crime Sorciere, they also helped you guys to be out of the fire. The damage everyone took was critical due to the burn you all got, that was the reason we were called to help you guys treats and help you as fast as we can before something happened to you and everyone else."

"D-does that mean everyone in Sabertooth were here?" Sting asked. Minerva nodded as an answer.

"If you will ask about the enemies, unfortunately the Crime Sorciere was too late to after them. One of their Dragon Slayer named Cobra was now out with Sawyer to capture them." Minerva said before he could ask.

Sting only nodded for the information. He could feel his body, they all in pain due to the burn he got from the battle. He turned to his side, seeing Lector who was also in pain and another side was Rogue, still unconscious.

"Damn" He can't help but curse, they lose and this is what happened to them.

"You're awake Sabertooth Master." Sting turn to the person who called him, it was Jellal. Sting tried to sit up but the pain won't let him which is why Minerva helped him sat up before she walked away, leaving them be for a while. Jellal sit beside him, "I'm Jellal from Crime Sorciere. I'm sorry that we are too late to give assistance."

Sting smiled for a bit, "D-don't be, it's not like we can tell something like this will happen right? There is no need to worry about." He took a pause before speaking again, "I heard from Milady that you rescued us from the fire, thank you."

Jellal only nodded, "There is also something you should know. Due to this incident, many lives were in critical that they almost died but Porlyusica was able to save them before it's too late. Normally she can't do it alone but with the Magic Guild's Medical team in time, they all did." Sting sigh in relief and Jellal continued, "It would be better if that's only the case."

"What do you mean?" Sting asked. Jellal took a deep breath before speaking in serious tone, "Among all of you here, Natsu is missing." That widen Sting's eyes, Jellal continued, "They must have taken him away."

Sting gripped his hands, "Damn it!"

"That is why I asked Cobra and Sawyer to chaise them and I hope they could find something on their side." Jellal said as he looked to Erza not far from where he was. She was still unconscious but the burn she got was minimal which is good news for him.

"Jellal" He turned to the person who called and it was Doranbolt who was approaching them. He spoke, "We got the evidences we need. All that needs is to find this organization and end them."

"True but first is everyone's condition first. We'll hope for Cobra and Sawyer's success." Jellal said which he nodded as he agrees. Doranbolt turned to Sting, "Sabertooth Guild Master I think you should rest for a while."

"But Natsu-san-" Doranbolt immediately spoke to him, "We will rescue him Sting. We will make sure of it but for now you can't do it in that very condition of yours. Just be patient."

Sting bit his lips before complying, "Fine."

Jellal can only give a small smile before standing up and went away with Doranbolt to help the others.

'Natsu-san...' Sting can't help but feel he had let him down. He promised to protect him but... it looks like he had broken that promise.

Eight hours had past and almost everyone were already awake. They are also down, seeing they were defeated by the enemies and they also had taken Natsu away from them. Some were now eating while the others refuse to eat which they kept pursuing them to eat.

Bit far from them, Cobra and Sawyer had already return and now discussing with Doranbolt and Jellal. Only Sting, Rogue and Wendy can pick up what they were talking about due to their Dragon Senses.

"It's hard to pick up their smell, it's like they knew it and did whatever it takes to make it disappear." Cobra said, frustrated that he didn't found anything at all. Sawyer followed, "We got their trace due to their footprints but it soon disappeared. They were total of five. That's all we could give you."

Doranbolt curse, "Darn!"

"So we can't get any information about where they had taken Natsu huh... tch" Jellal mumble before hearing something, more like someone was coming there.

The Dragon Slayer could also pick up the noise. It was a horse, only one and it's coming on their way.

From afar, they could see there is someone indeed coming. Someone was riding on the dark horse and slowly they could see who it was. Rogue, Sting, Yukino, Lector and Frosh were surprise to see it was Yua.

Yua halt the horse in front of them before she jump to land on the ground. She turn to them stoic expression.

"Who are you?" Jellal asked as he with the three approached her. She only glanced to them before walking away.

"Yua-san" Rogue called which made those who had heard her name surprise them.

They were all thinking one thing, that woman is Yua, the one who took care of Natsu and the client of Sting and the others in their quest, Returning Back Home Quest.

Yua went between the twins Dragon Slayer before sitting down, "Are you two alright?"

"Y-yes" Sting was the one who answered as he looked down. Rogue followed, "They got Natsu-san... we failed."

"They only got him, it is still not too late to save him." Yua said before standing up and looking around. "I must say, they had done such huge damage that caused the whole guild to be burn and made everyone here almost die."She commented before turning back to them, "I would like you people to tell me what happened afterwards."

Yua went away, leaving them be for now. She now approached Porlyusica, "Can I help you here?"

That raised her eyebrow, "Who might you be?" Yua only smiled, "You might say a part timer doctor."

With Yua's help, everything turned alright. She also told those who were down to eat in exchange of information she had acquired which made everyone immediately want to eat. Yua mentally sweat drop to that.

Yua and Porlyusica also made some medicine for their burns at the same time to make them feel better which was working effectively. In Wendy's recovery, she immediately used her magic to heal the burns which some told her to stop and kept recovering but she insist so they only watched over her.

Less than a day and everyone were now recovering. They really can't believe they able to recover this fast. For Yua, she went to her horse and took a communication lacrima. She made a call to someone and was answered.

"How are the findings?" Yua immediately asked.

"Gihii just as you said Yua, there is a hidden entrance here. This must be where Salamander had escaped." It was Gajeel's voice. Yua smirked, "The Front entrance?"

"We also saw the front entrance. The place is big but with some kind of magic that made them invisible. It was hard to see them if we will only use our eyes." It was Lily's voice.

"The security is too tight. I can't get in to see what's inside." Gajeel said. Yua took a moment to think before asking, "Since when did you found the place?"

"Just while ago."

"Just how much was while ago?" There was a pause on the other side. Yua waited for him to response until he did, "Three hours I guess."

"Did you see anyone entered that place?" Yua asked. He answered, "No one. It's too peaceful."

Yua can only conclude that Gajeel didn't see those who took Natsu in that base.

"Listen, I already met Laxus and told him to meet you there. He must be waiting from afar to prevent someone seeing him. Please go and meet with him and tell him this." Yua began to tell what had happened here which shock both Lily and Gajeel. Yua also told them each one of their condition which became a relief for the two because they are now doing better.

"Fine. I will meet Laxus here and be sure to give your assess here. I'm damn too tired of waiting." Gajeel seems trying to control himself from entering and creating havoc there. Yua only nodded before calling off the communication and went back to the others.

They had all gathered, it seems they just began their meeting without her knowing. Everyone was shock about what they had discovered about what's truly happening. When Yua approached them, Makarov turned to her.

"We finally meet Yua." Makarov said, glad that he got a chance to see her personally. She smirked, "Same here Guild Master, Makarov Dreyar."

"So you are Yua, the person who took care of Natsu-san?" Wendy asked which she turned to her and nodded. Yua faced everyone, "I receive something from Gajeel and Panther Lily. They found the base."

That surprised them all.

"For real!?" Sting can't believe it.

Yua nodded, "They are now waiting for us. Seeing how powerful they were, we can't do this haft heartedly... Especially the fact that they have a device that could prevent us from using magic."

"Do you have a plan for this?" Erza asked which she tilts her head, "I am not a member of your guild and here I'm just planning to hear things out. Why ask me Erza Scarlet?"

"Because you are capable to do things according to your own plan." Erza said. Yua only blink to that.

"Yua" She turned to Mirajane. She asked, "May I confirm something to you?"

"What is it?" Yua asked as she crossed her arms. Mirajane asked, "About Gajeel who told us you kill... is that true?"

"Yeah" Yua answer without a beat which surprise them. Doranbolt narrowed his eyes, "May I know why?"

Yua turned to him, "It is either to kill or be killed. I don't know what kind of living you all experience but that's how I am. When I knew nothing will come out to their mouth for information I need, all I could do was silence them. I can't have myself be discovered and if you want an option about handing them over to you, nothing will happen there. It will also only cause for them to know someone was sneaking in to their organization. As I had said, I can't have myself be found."

"Well she has a point there." Cobra said. Midnight followed, "That's how things should actually work if you are working within the dark. Emotions such as pity and no will to kill only lead to failure."

Jellal looked down, understanding them even the rest of the Crime Sorciere.

"Then can we ask what you found in your lead Yua?" A child voice which only Fairy Tail Magicians could hear. They turn to the direction where it came from and saw Mavis, their First Guild Master and founder.

"First Master." Lucy was the one who spoke who made the rest except Yua gave a questioning look. They were actually confuse why the whole Fairy Tail Magician suddenly turn to the direction where no one was there.

Yua narrowed her eyes. She can't see the First Guild Master but she knew the information that they could see her. She also made sure not to think much, sensing the Poison Dragon Slayer could hear what she was thinking.

Makarov turned back to Yua, "What did you find on your lead Yua?" He only repeated her question.

Yua closed her eyes as she thought things, "Not that I found any big information but... I did found who the traitors were within the kingdom."

"Do you mean about the report receive just now about someone made a destruction inside the kingdom?" Doranbolt asked.

Yua open her left eye with a smirk, "News comes late I must say." She opened the other eye to face them, "Well around the time where you were being attacked, I also found them at the same time they found me so I fought against one of their wind magician, Kir if I could remember."

"Kir, wasn't he whom we faced before, the previous dark guild magician who destroyed five light guilds on his own?" Lector said which made Yua tilt her head, "Was he that strong? I didn't feel anything at all."

"Now that I remember. I heard that a man was stab by a sword and in critical condition as well. The Magic Council is trying what they can to make sure he survives. Was that you're doing?" Doranbolt asked in narrowed eyes.

Yua only smirk, silently answering that question with no regret at all. Still, she gave few words for the others, "He used some kind of cube that prevented me using magic while he could so to make him still and complete down, I have to stab him."

Cobra can't help but whistle, "I'm beginning to like this woman's guts." Kinana can only sigh.

Yua cleared her throat, "Let's leave that topic and resume the real topic. The only information I could give you are the traitors within the kingdom. For other information, I'm sure Gajeel had already told you already about it and now you had done informing it to everyone."

Everyone nodded.

"First is the real boss or you could say the mastermind of the organization we are about to face. Within the Kingdom, he has a high status, an adviser to be precise. His name is Ernest H. Norwich."

The name surprised them all, even the first guild master, Mavis. Before they could react, she continued.

"He also has another Viscount on his side. I got s small information about him. His name is Alain Forbes. I'm sure you have heard of his name before."

"Alain... You mean the rich man who owns the whole west side of Fiore!?" Lucy can't help but shout it. Yua nodded, "Well you can now probably guess where the jewels coming from."

Yua gave a sigh, relaxing herself that her part here is over.

"Is that all you found?" Jellal asked.

"Unfortunately yes. That's all for me." Yua shrug before yawning, 'When was the last time I sleep?' She wonder before going to the corner and sat there.

They all watch her for a moment before turning to each other.

"In any case we need a plan how to get Natsu back to us." Makarov said which everyone nodded.

Sting stood up and bump his fist to his chest, "Sabertooth will fully go in support in retrieving back Natsu-san." He turned to his guild mates, "Right everyone!?" They all shouted in response.

Jellal only smiled, "The Crime Sorciere will also help you. We can't leave things as it is right?" Every member only smiled/smirk to them.

Makarov stood up and raised his hand, "YOS everyone, WE'LL SHOW THEM OUR WRATH TO THOSE WHO DARE TO HARM OUR FAMILY!"

Everyone shouted in response.

Yua who was watching them can only smile, 'They sure are a fun guild.' She took a sigh before looking up that shows the night sky.

Somewhere in a dark room where the only light was a small lamp, Natsu was lying on the white bed, sleeping peacefully and still haven't realized the danger he was in.

Suddenly the door opened, revealing a man standing there. This person walked in and went on his side. He can't help but chuckle evilly, finally his longing boy is within on his hand.

"You had done too much struggles within my hand before Natsu Dragneel, to the point you had succeeded escaping here and for some reason you had lose your memories in the process too." This person was none other than Ernest. "I heard reports too that your magic also disappeared Natsu Dragneel, I wonder if that was truly the case."

Ernest began to stroke his hear, still wearing his evil smirk, "None had ever tried to walked away and most of all disobey me Natsu Dragneel and I'll make sure that even you is no exception."

He began to laugh in evil way.

Somewhere in the forest, the small figure Obra sensed something as he turned to Zeref who too had felt something.

"The time is moving." Zeref said as he stare the lifeless sky, "The countdown begins."

Somewhere in the middle of the road, Yua with Cana from behind were now riding in her horse really fast, heading on the location Natsu was located. Unknown to Yua, Mavis was also riding from the back and really enjoying the ride.

"Wow! Who would ever think this is possible." Cana commented as she glanced to her small bag, containing a large amount of cards. Those cards contain everyone in it: the Fairy Tail, Sabertooth and Crime Sorciere.

"Doranbolt return back to the quarters to find their findings and may soon for them to help us too." Mavis can't help but smile brightly, "This is getting to our favor!"

Yua didn't seem to mind them as she focus on the road and kept the horse run in the very fast phase.

Mavis kept watch over Yua who seems unfazed about what's happening but if a person would study deep within her eyes, there was a strong resolve, a strong will to save Natsu.

Mavis still remembered the time they were planning how to get there in time because truthfully, if they wish to save him, time is their number one enemy.

"The plan is to have a large number of us attack the front of the organization's base while the small part of us will enter the other entrance where Natsu had escaped before and rescue him."Erza told them which everyone nodded, agreed to their own plan.

"Hey can I add something?" Everyone turn to Yua who was far from them and really was just watching them. She spoke, "Since you're doing that plan, I'll be doing the different one."

"What do you mean?" Jellal asked in narrowed eyes. Yua didn't mind him and spoke, "I'll infrared the place with my own way. Do not worry, we have a same goal which is to save Natsu. For that reason I will do things in my own way."

Mavis who was watching her stepped forward to her and spoke, "We would gladly take your assistance if you will take on our condition."

Makarov stepped forward and repeated what the first Guild Master said.

Yua closed her eye, "Does that have something to do with how I do things such as killing my own enemies?" Mavis hardens her eyes, "Yes." Makarov only nodded to that.

She only smirk before opening her eyes, "You only heard about me killing people and injuring that guy that made you all cautious about me huh, well that's what I want all of you to expect from me." She chuckle for a moment before speaking, "Guild Masters I am not an idiot who always kept in mind of killing my own enemies. I can choose my own decision and that's how it is. Beside I am not included in your plan, all I'm saying is I'm doing things on my own."

Yukino went to the twin dragon slayers and whispered, "Was Yua-san like that?"

"Hmm... we only talked to her for just one day so I guess we really don't know her that much Yukino." Lector said. Frosh seems to agree, "Fro think so too."

Sting nodded as he agrees too to Lector. Rogue only observed her.

"Now enough about me, how about you all plan how to get there in time. Looking at the distance between here and the Capital, it was huge that takes a vehicle could handle but another problem is where we could get your own vehicle and how are you all going to fit there?" Yua pointed which made everyone surprise about that, THEY ACTUALLY DIDN'T THINK ABOUT THAT AT ALL!

"A-a-I have no idea!" Mavis was trembling as she grabs her head. How could she miss such important thing! Makarov was secretly trying to calm her down, "F-First Master!"

Yua sigh before standing up, "Looks like I will give you a ride." She walked to her horse.

"Umm... Yua-san I don't think we will all be fit there." Sting pointed because there is only one horse. Yua sigh and gaze sharply to the Card Magician that made her shiver, which was Cana.

"Cana Alberona" Yua called that made her tense for some reason. She spoke, "Use your Card Dimension to everyone to keep them all trap in the card, that way you can ride with me on the back and we can go there at ones."

Now that surprised everyone. Mavis seems to realize that too.

Yua jump to ride on her horse and turned to them, "Just be sure to take those who can move. We're heading into a dangerous battle. Don't take those who can't fight."

Everyone turn to each other and soon, Cana turned those who will come into cards. She went to Yua and rode on her back.

That's when the transportation started.

Mavis can't help but smile on the memories.

'Yua is indeed mysterious to us... but for now I could say... I could trust her.'

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