Injustice Is Served...

In The Last Chapter:

As the group comprised of Erza, Gray, Natsu, Lucy, and Happy, and an injured Kageyama get out of the Wind Barrier with the help of Lucy's newest Celestial Spirit, Virgo, Nic confronts Erigor. It wasn't too long after that Natsu came and defeated Erigor. Kageyama managed to reach Clover, but surrendered to Makarov due to a change in heart. The Lullaby demon then emerges and then Erza, Gray, Natsu, and Nic fight the monster. Nic is sent flying somewhere in the mountains as the fight continued. Nic manages to defeat Lullaby with the aid of Charizard, destroying the Conference Hall in the process. This caught the Magic Council's attention...

Chapter 4: Injustice Is Served...

Nic and his pals returned to Fairy Tail soon after the issue with Lullaby was taken care of. It had been a little over a week since then, and things were going by rather smoothly. Nic was wounded badly from fighting Lullaby, so he had to get treated once he got back to Fairy Tail. It only took a couple of days for him to be back on his feet and feeling like himself.

As usual, the guild was filled with fights, of which Nic stayed out of. He just hides behind the bar and plug in his earbuds. Cana accompanies him to drink in peace, though the noise was rather bothersome. Cana and Nic came to respect each other in the matter that they don't get in fights with the other guild members; if anything, it's more like a routine. Nic came to be friends with Cana and sit by her often, though he never drinks. Cana didn't mind Nic around her at all, though she only found him appealing in the fact the two just made a routine to stay out of fights. Other than that, she isn't that attracted to him in any manner. Of course she finds Nic to have some class at least, but the fact remained that he can act like Erza to stop a fight just like the first day. Nic thought Cana to be a good person. Though she might be the heaviest drinker, she's at least a little more sane than all of the others. Nic came to acknowledge Cana as a reliable friend and someone to talk to when he's drained.

One day, just after Nic had fully healed, the guild pushed their luck too far. The guild was feeling rowdy, and Natsu and a shirtless Gray were about to throw down.

"Bring it you flaming lizard!" Gray shouted.

Natsu lit his fists up in flames, obviously not backing down. "I'm all fired up now you walking snow cone!" Natsu retorted. The two then started to thrash about, getting the rest of the guild involved as well. Cana was feeling the tension rise and started to get up. She was about to bring a barrel with her behind the bar counter when she noticed that Nic and Greninja were following.

"They never cease to annoy us, do they?" Cana rhetorically asked. Nic just shook his head and Greninja shrugged. The three then were about to crouch down, when Gray was send flying into Nic, who hit the wall. Nic fell to the floor with Gray tumbling over him. Nic groaned as Gray got up on his two feet.

Nic noticed that the flying Gray knocked his phone and earbuds out of his hands and ears. He saw the two lying on the floor in front of Gray. At that moment, he was about to reach for them, when Gray stepped on his phone without even paying attention. The phone had a super intense casing that could withstand a sixty foot drop, so Gray's foot didn't even come close to cracking it. Gray didn't even notice he stepped all over Nic's sanity as he jumped over the bar counter, shouting at Natsu and getting back into the fight.

Regardless, even if it wasn't damaged, Gray has done the unthinkable. Nic was frozen for a few seconds, but then a death-like aura surged around him, making Greninja shudder.

This left Cana curious. "Why are you shaking like a terrified dog?" Cana asked the Ninja Pokémon. Greninja then turned and looked at her with eyes that made him look like he's seeing a ghost.

"You're about to find out." Greninja shuddered. Nic then slowly got up and slowly walked in front of the counter, gazing horrendously at the fight. Nic began to exhale and inhale deeply, making Greninja even more terrified. "You'll see what happens when people even touch Nic's phone." Cana then turned back towards Nic. She could see the insanity in his eyes, which made a seat drop on her face.

Nic then stomped really loud on the floor. "GRAY!" he roared, making the entire guild stop in place. They all turned towards the insane Nic, who was avenging his phone that was stepped on. Natsu and Gray stopped in place and looked at Nic.

"What is it?! Can't you see I'm busy dealing with-!" Gray didn't get to finish as Nic transformed into the Zap Plate Form and came at Gray in a blink of an eye. Nobody saw that coming. Nic gave him a Thunder Punch across the face that send him crashing into a table nearby. Nic unleashed a tremendous Thunderbolt on the defenseless, not to mention half naked, Gray as he was repeatedly pulverized by a continuous beating with Thunder Punch.

Natsu and the other guild members looked on as Nic had an insane look. No one knew Nic had this side before, which made them quiver. This side of Nic was more like Erza, but much, much worse. Natsu couldn't even move as he looked as Gray was repeatedly smacked down.

Nic pulled Gray up and looked at him dead in the eye. Gray had static running all over his body, along with multiple bruises, probably a few broken bones, and a new found fear for Nic.

"W-what did I do?!" Gray stuttered. Nic, finally easing up, reverted back to himself and stomped over towards the bar to get his phone and earbuds off the ground. He then held it up for everyone to see.

"You stepped on my sanity!" Nic roared. "You do not EVER touch my phone!" Now Cana knew what Greninja meant by that. Nic then stomped over towards Gray again, and gave him the most demonic death glare that could leave the mind scarred for life. Gray almost let out a yelp as he stood in fear. Then Nic roared at the top of his lungs. "DON'T EVER TOUCH MY SANITY!" There was a brief silence that fell, which was then stopped when Nic was turning and walking back towards the bar. The guild was now terrified of Nic's wrath as they are with Erza's. He then turned towards the guild and stood quiet and glaring deeply. "And that goes for all of you." He growled, turning back and going back to the counter and sitting on a bar stool and putting in his earbuds.

In retrospect, he broke a table, nearly shattered the floor, made the entire guild quiver, and nearly ripped Gray into pieces. All because of Nic's phone getting stepped on. They all realized that they should never mess with two things: Erza's cheesecake and Nic's electronics.

Just a little bit rolled by, about an hour to be more accurate, and things were still quiet. The repairs were considered done, Gray was all bandaged up, and Nic was still sitting on the stool with his earbuds in his ears. Cana returned to her seat while Greninja stuck by his trainer's side. He knows just how his trainer acts. He's aware that Nic has cooled down by now. Nic usually listens to his music for a loooooong period of time, during that period, his mind and body gets riled up and then tired. The thing about Nic was that he listened to so much music that his mind and body are burned out from intense from the music he listens to and was now relaxed.

Nic opened his eyes and sighed, as though he'd was tired of something that was bothering him.

Mira noticed this and looked at Nic. "Is something wrong?" Mira wondered. Nic then looked at the innocent person and took in a deep breath.

"I think I need something." Nic said. Mira instantly thought that it was food, considering he hadn't had much to eat all day.

"What can I get you?" she asked casually. Nic had to think about this for a moment. What could he have? Only one idea sprung up in his mind.

"Get me some strawberry cheesecake if possible." Nic ordered. This almost made Cana fall out of her seat and Mira almost tripped at this sudden order.

"Are you serious?" Cana asked getting back onto her stool. Regardless, Mira did as asked and whipped up some strawberry cheesecake for him.

"Here you go. I must say, the only other person who eats this stuff is Erza." Said Mira, still rather surprised.

"Actually, do you think I can get this in a container?" Nic asked, which made the two wizards flinch.

"Wait, you're gonna save that for later?" Cana asked in disbelief. Nic then looked at his drunken pal and looked down like he was trying to evade something.

"It's not for me, it's for someone else." Nic explained. At this indication, Mira almost immediately caught on to Nic's hint. She had a smirk across her face.

"Oh, I see. You planning on giving that piece to a special someone?" Mira teased. Nic tried to look away, but that only made things worse for him. Cana caught onto his intentions and knew he was planning on giving that to. She too was smirking.

"She loves her cheesecake lover boy." Cana teased. Greninja didn't bother. He respected Nic, so he just looked at him with his usual blank face.

Having a really long sigh over and done with, Nic finally got a container and put the cheesecake inside. He then put it into his coat pocket so nothing would happen to it. With all of that said and done, he then recalled he had to finish something he has been holding off for some time now.

He got up and stretched. He then walked over towards Natsu and Happy at a nearby table. He looked down to see Natsu eating some sort of dish while Happy was devouring a large fish Lucy promised him.

"Hey, Natsu." Nic said, getting the Dragon Slayer's attention. Natsu was still feeling a little bit freaked out from earlier, but saw that Nic had no intention to break Natsu's bones at this time.

"Oh, hey Nic." Replied Natsu.

"Hey Natsu, got a minute?" Nic wanted to discuss a matter with him. Natsu could clearly see that this was something vital. He wolfed down his food and goy up. Happy was too indulged in his beloved fish.

"What up Nic?" Natsu asked curiously. He saw Nic walk outside, and Natsu followed suit. Greninja then recalled what Nic had agreed to. He got up and followed Nic. Cana just looked on as she wasn't that interested and resumed to drinking her booze.

Outside the Guild Hall, Nic stopped and turned towards Natsu, who stopped behind him. Natsu was wondering as to what in the world Nic was doing.

"Natsu, I do believe that we had an agreement." Nic reminded. Natsu then crossed his arms and recalled anything that had to do with an agreement. Eventually, it finally hit him. He was wide eyed and he was just about to breathe fire in excitement.

"Haha! Yes! I finally get my match!" Natsu yelled. Everyone inside the guild could hear Natsu roaring about him and Nic about to battle. Everyone then began making their way outside to watch this fight. Cana then smirked, thinking this would be a good way to pay her tab.

A crowd of Fairy Tail Guild members were circling around them, ready to see this sight. Greninja slowly proceeded to the middle to be the referee. Cana already had bets up on the board. A lot of people, if not all, betted on Natsu. Only a few people had bet on Nic. They weren't so sure as to how this fight could turn out.

"Hey flame brain, you better not lose this!" yelled Gray, of whom was still in bandages. Happy and Lucy eventually showed up in the crowd. Lucy was shocked to find the two about to fight.

"No way! Those two are really going through with this?!" exclaimed Lucy. She took a quick glance down and saw that Happy wasn't by her side. She looked left and right and stood dumbfounded to see the cat bet in this match. Of course, he put his money on Natsu. Cana also pitched in on the betting that she came up with. She decided to bet on Nic just because she knows his strengths and weaknesses better than Natsu does.

"Hey Lucy, did you bet?" asked the tiny blue cat walking over towards the blond.

"You kidding me?! I need all the money I can get if I'm to pay my rent!" exclaimed the Celestial Wizard. She then felt something behind her. She turned to see Erza come up from behind. She had been away on another job and had just got back. "Oh, Erza!" Lucy said surprised.

"How have you been Lucy?" asked the scarlet haired Mage. She then noticed the fight was about to start. She saw that it was Natsu and Nic. This got her interests. "I see. I do remember that Nic has fully recovered, and did promise Natsu a fight." She recalled correctly. She then let loose a small smile and Lucy took note of her looking at Nic. She'd put two and two together and held a hand to her mouth.

'Does Erza like Nic?!' This thought ringed in her head for a few moments. She didn't expect such a scary wizard to be soft, especially Erza.

Gray then walked up to Erza. "Hey, just in time." He said. Erza then took note of his bandages all over his body and the multitude of bruises.

"Did Natsu finally beat you?" she asked calmly. Gray then gritted his teeth, thinking if Natsu actually had beaten him. That left a cold feeling down Gray's spine; then again, he does Ice Make Magic. He then looked at Nic, which made her look back at him.

"Nah, let's just say that you'd never want to separate Nic from his devices. One minute he's mild, but then you swat that device out of him and the next thing you know is that your spine snaps." Exaggerated Gray. This left Erza shocked. She had no idea Nic, of all people, could do such a thing. Erza's beaten Gray up before, but not to such extremes. Nic obviously treasures his electronics, and will destroy all those who stand between him and his sanity.

Natsu was just about ready to make the first move. His fists were all fired up. He smirked full of joy that he was going to finally fight Nic. "I've been wondering who was better!" Natsu said. Nic just cracked his knuckles in response.

Greninja finally made it to the middle, where he would overlook the battle. In his head, a thought popped in his head. "Hey, Nic!" called out Greninja. "Don't you find this ironic? A pokémon is refereeing and the human is battling!"

Nic almost broke out in laughter, but managed to suppress it into a loud chuckle. "If that isn't ironic, I don't know what is!" Nic shouted back to his old friend. Greninja only grinned for a few moments before getting serious. He then held up an arm, getting everyone's attention.

"The battle between Nic and Natsu will now commence! This will be a one-on-one with no time limit!" recited Greninja, as he heard all of this numerous times in his past battles. Nic transformed into his Splash Plate Form, giving him an advantage with water against fire.

"Natsu." Nic explained. "I'm aware that you would just eat my flames if I change to Flame Plate Form, but I wanna see how well you do to stop my water attacks!" Nic was testing Natsu. He wanted to see how Natsu reacts to these situations.

All Natsu did was intensify his flaming fists, eager to see how this battle could turn in his favor. "Now I'm really fired up!" proclaimed the Dragon Slayer.

Greninja saw that both were ready. With a swift motion of his arm, Greninja signaled the two to commence. "Let the battle begin!" Greninja announce. He immediately leaped away and got out of Natsu and Nic's way.

Natsu went at Nic with a Fire Dragon's Iron Fist. Nic didn't hesitate to intercept with an Aqua Jet. Nic surrounded himself in water and lunged at Natsu. The two attacks made contact, making a shockwave run through the area. Everyone covered up as they were either drenched or fried. Natsu was trying to push through the Aqua Jet, but the flames on his fists went out and he jumped back before getting directly hit. Nic leaped back and unleashed a Bubblebeam attack. Natsu jumped and dodged with ease.

"Fire Dragon's Sword Horn!" Ntsu was then encased in fire and came down like a missile on Nic.

"Aqua Jet!" Once again, Nic lunged at Natsu and the two attacks collided in midair. Neither side was giving an edge this time. Natsu was pushing with all of his might, trying to overpower his aquatic adversary.

Since neither side was giving in, a huge steam cloud began to take form and swallow up the two. Water and heat creates steam, and Natsu's flames were dangerously hot. Nic didn't think this was gonna do much good for him. With quick reflexes, Nic redirected himself upwards, and Natsu lost his balance. Now high in the air, Nic unleashed a Bubblebeam down on the Dragon Slayer, sending him to the ground, which had a thin layer of steam all about.

If Gray had a shirt on, he would've taken it off by now, because the steam felt like a sauna. "Man, are they trying to dry us out?" wondered the bandaged Wizard.

As Nic was falling, his vision of Natsu was hazy because of the thin layer of steam. He then saw a flash of fire from within the steam cloud and the next thing he knew, he was kicked in the abdomen with a flaming heel. "Fire Dragon's Claw!" Natsu roared as he propelled himself up and dlivered that blow to Nic. He then spun and delivered another kick to Nic, sending him crashing into the earth.

The crowd was going nuts for this fight. For the beginning, it was a real bang. Nic slowly arose from the earth, brushing off any rock deposit that was on him. "Well, that could've gone worse." Nic said out loud. He and Natsu then glared the other down, awaiting to see who will make the next move. 'This is going to be harder than I thought. If Natsu's flames and my water attacks keep at this, he'll just keep using the steam produced to his advantage. I have to shift the odds. At this point, our attacks are balanced due to Natsu's physical prowess.' Nic thought, but then another thought came to Nic's mind in those few moments. 'So I guess this is how pokémon battle. It's interesting.' He then relaxed his body and brought his two palms together.

By this point, the steam finally cleared. Natsu was already prepared for his next shot, but then everyone looked up and saw a small rain cloud over their heads. It was big enough to cover the small area around them. Then it started pouring down. "Let's see how you fair when I increase my Water Type moves. Rain Dance!"

"Oh dear, I forgot to bring my umbrella." Complained Mira as everyone was getting drenched. Lucy was trying to cover herself, but Gray and Erza didn't bother. They were too focused as to where Nic was going with this strategy.

Natsu noticed that his fire was dwindling into embers. This rain was also weakening his fire. "Heh, I take it that this is a Pokémon move?" Natsu asked, still with a confident smirk on his face.

"Yeah. Now be ready!" Nic shouted. "Brine!" An enhanced torrent of saltwater came raging out of Nic's mouth, and the size of the torrent stunned the crowd.

"Fire Dragon's Roar!" the torrent of fire was much smaller than usual. To be more accurate, it was half as powerful, while Brine was enhanced by 50 percent. Brine easily overpowered the roar and rushed right into Natsu. He was sent soaring back and rolled few times before face planting into the ground. When he slowly got up, he opened his eyes wide and screamed at the top of his lungs.

"MY EYES! THEY BURN!" Natsu roared as his eyes were red. He stomped all about and ran back and forth in comical fashion. Nic raised a brow in remembering that Brine was saltwater.

"Oops." He said quietly. He then thought of a way as to clean his eyes and do damage, as long as Natsu doesn't look up and have the rain clean his eyes instead. "How about this! Hydro Pump!" A mirror of water then appeared and unleashed a monstrous torrent. If the enhanced Brine wasn't bad enough, Hydro Pump was like having an entire ocean fly at you. The guild members gawked and recoiled at this monstrous attack. Natsu was too distracted to notice. When he saw a blurry vision of blue, he gulped.

The last thing anyone saw was a mountain of water exploding everywhere upon impact. They all heard a loud "BOOM" and then they were wet all over, not that Rain Dance did that already.

Eventually, they saw a drenched Natsu several feet from where he was standing. He was still up, but his body was somewhat drained from the onslaught of water attacks. He opened his eyes, fresh as fresh could get. He gasped for air, as he had been hit with water head on and could hardly breathe during that period. "Man, that was refreshing and painful!" Natsu stated with his eyes glaring at Nic.

'I have to hurry. Rain Dance is going to run out of time.' Nic thought. In haste, he used a speedy Aqua Jet that looked like a raging torpedo coming at the Dragon Slayer. Natsu then ducked at the last moment and gave Nic an uppercut that send Nic to the ground with a big thud. He then used a weakened Fire Dragon's Claw and gave a kick that sent Nic flying. Nic landed on his back and grunted as his Aqua Jet didn't finish Natsu. He slowly got up and noticed that the rain finally stopped. The clouds quickly dispersed and everyone was relieved to have been rid of the falling water.

'Well, gotta give him credit for this one. I know Aqua Jet is fast, but even so, that was quick thinking of him.' Nic thought. Natsu lit his whole body in flames. The water on him quickly evaporated and steam was coming off from him, literally. Natsu smirked and lunged at Nic.

"Fire Dragon's Sword Horn!" Natsu roared. Nic stood in place and waited, just like what Natsu did. He waited, and finally got his opportunity.

"Crabhammer!" With perfect timing, Nic's left arm was encased in water and shaped into a huge crab claw. Nic brought it down like the almighty power of Thor's hammer and sent Natsu hurling into the earth. Rock deposits were flying everywhere. Nic stepped back to see if Natsu was still able to continue, only to see him leap out and try hitting Nic with back-to-back Fire Dragon's Iron Fists and Claws. Eventually, he landed a direct hit on Nic with a Fire Dragon's Claw and send him sideways a few feet. Nic grunted and then smirked.

"I have to say, you're pretty good!" Nic shouted to the Dragon Slayer.

"Not bad yourself!" Natsu replied.

Nic then sighed and began glowing. He showed that he had shifted to his Sky Plate Form. "I would continue on with my Splash Plate Form, but seeing as to how we keeping being equal with my water and your intense flames, I'll have to resort to using another strategy."

Natsu only smirked at his plan. "If you think that'll beat me, then you're wrong!" Natsu proclaimed. "Fire Dragon's Roar!" He then unleashed a torrent of fire at Nic, who quickly ascended and dodged with ease.

"Wing Attack!" Nic shouted. His wings then glowed and he soared down towards Natsu.

"Let me show you what mine is like! Fire Dragon's Wing Attack!" A whiplash of flames then collide with Nic's wings. The two attacks broke apart and Nic ascended back into the air.

"Acrobatics!" With swift speed Nic descended and knocked Natsu around a few times, going at blinding speed in all directions. (I would imagine that having a phone on him counts as an item, so it does normal instead of double.) Nic was then grabbed by Natsu by the leg and was thrown. Niv straightened out just in time before Natsu shot a Fire Dragon's Roar, to which Nic countered with Air Slash. The two attacks ended in a draw.

Both sides weren't looking tired. Natsu didn't stop to rest as he leaped and aimed a Fire Dragon's Claw at Nic, of whom easily avoided by flying in another direction and strike his back with a Wing Attack. Natsu fell, but landed safely and looked up at his adversary.

'Even in Sky Plate Form, we're even. Types really didn't matter much here lie in Kalos…hold up! Wait a minute!' Nic suddenly had a realization. 'Types didn't matter, but weaknesses still apply! And I know Natsu's greatest weakness.' Nic then had a small grin form on his face.

"What's funny?" Natsu demanded.

"Alright flame brain! This is your only chance to give up! Do you wish to concede?" Nic asked. Natsu didn't even budge at his statement. Erza looked up and noticed Nic was planning on something, and she also remembered Natsu improvises in fights.

"It looks as though Nic has the advantage." Erza stated, getting Lucy and Gray's attention.

"What do you mean?" Gray said, angered that he would lose his betting money on Natsu.

"Take a look." Lucy and Gray then noticed as how Nic was grinning confidently. "You saw how Nic had the advantage when the rain was coming down. He knew fire doesn't go well against water and he used that to his advantage. He then shifted to that form and can dodge and strike with ease." Erza deciphered.

Gray then raised a brow. "Now that you mention it, Nic does seem to have a brain unlike that walking match stick." He commented.

Natsu only had his flames on his fists intensify. He wasn't gonna quit, that was a given. "When I'm finished, you'll be the one to give up!" Natsu then leaped and tried scoring another hit on Nic.

"Fire Dragon's Flame Elbow!" Natsu roared as he was getting closer and closer to Nic.

"I warned ya!" Nic shouted. Natsu was about to hit, when Nic flew in a small circle and grabbed Ntsu from behind. He then held him by the shoulders and watched as Natsu was struggling to break free.

"What is this?! Let go!" Natsu roared with flaming limbs flying all about and shooting fire in the air. Nic only had to jerk a little to get him to stop. This motion made Natsu's face turn green and vulnerable.

"He's using Natsu's motion sickness to his advantage!" Lucy stated.

"Going up!" Nic then dragged Natsu high into the air. The sudden rush made Natsu's face even more green than it was before. The high altitude made the guild members look like ants. When Nic got to a certain point, he stopped and then did a full rotation to gain momentum for hurling Natsu straight down. "Sky Drop!" Natsu was falling at a fast rate. His face now looked as though he was about to explode with vomit any time now. Nic then added insult to injury by using Hurricane while Natsu was falling, making him spin uncontrollably. Natsu then crashed into the earth and everyone was flabbergasted to see the Dragon Slayer lying there about to spew his guts to oblivion. He was barely conscious, but unable to move. Nic descended to the ground and changed back to himself.

"Natsu is unable to continue, the winner of this battle is Nic!" Greninja refereed. Everyone then cheered as Nic actually managed to defeat Natsu. Some gazed in disbelief at this sudden victory. Everyone came and circled Nic, going up and congratulating him.

"That was so cool!" "I never thought you'd pull a stunt like that!" "That was amazing Nic!"

He was getting so much praise that he almost broke out in a blush, but what really got him flustered was Erza in front of him and smiling. She was happy at the fact that Nic was able to conquer such a tremendous obstacle with the level of skill he had. Though he was only in Fiore for a short while, he was surpassing Natsu!

"I'm proud of you Nic." Erza said in praise. Nic only smiled back in joy of hearing her compliment him.

"Thanks Erza. Really means a lot." Nic replied. He looked behind Erza and saw Natsu rising from the ground, over his motion sickness.

"Gah! Get ready for another go!" Natsu shouted.

Nic turned towards the irritated Dragon Slayer and smirked. "Oh, you want to take another trip into the sky I see." Nic said, reminding Natsu of that horrible feeling. The thought of being dragged up into the air almost made him pale.

"You dimwit! I lost my winnings because of you!" Gray shouted in frustration.

"Oh shut it Gray, it's over." Cana said. You can't blame Gray for being upset, almost everyone was mentally frustrated. The only people who had actually bet on Nic was Cana and Mira.

Makarov then came up towards Nic and stood in front of him. "I must say, that was an interesting fight between the two of you." The Master commented. "You have shown this guild that even with the smallest of experience, you can conquer the impossible." He then turned towards Natsu and had a blank face, which then turned to a comical anger. "I LOST MY WINNINGS ON YOU NATSU! 1000J WASTED!" Makarov berated, almost shattering Natsu's eardrum.

"I didn't know Master was a gambler?" Mira said to Elfman.

"He gambled like a real man!" Elfman stated.

They all then heard a loud clap. This clap echoed all about and got everyone's attention. They all turned to see a humanoid frog thing in clothes and walked up to them.

"May I have your attention please. I have come on behalf of the Magic Council." The frog announced. This astonished everyone, all except Nic. Nic had no clue as to who or what the Magic Council was. As far as he's concerned, they're nothing at this point.

"Do I have to ask what the Magic Council is?" Nic asked.

"The Magic Council governs all guilds and their actions. They even make laws and make sure that they are followed, and we're being held accountable for a lot of damage." Levy pointed out. Nic then looked back at the frog and crossed his arms.

"Not very welcoming." Nic stated.

Even Greninja wasn't feeling welcomed. Though a frog herself, her disposition made an ugly first impression of the Magic Council. "Not very satisfying." Greninja muttered.

"The Magic Council holds charges to two members of your guild in regards to the Eisenwald incident. Erza Scarlet, you and the Mage with the sunglasses are under arrest!" the frog announced.

"WHAT?!" Natsu roared. Everyone was in shock, and they were frozen. Natsu was so irritated, but Nic kept his cool.

Nic has mentally cursing, thinking that his cover was blown. The Magic Council must have found out during that time period and wanted to take him for something. This boiled Nic on the inside, but nevertheless stayed calm. "It's okay Natsu." Nic assured. "If they want to take us in, then we can't argue. It would only make things worse." With reluctance, Natsu stomped about and stood in place in rage of having his friends turned over to the authorities. Nic then stepped forward to confront the frog messenger. "If you would be as so kind as to rephrase that so it would sound like we would be escorted instead of arrested please." Nic asked sincerely. "It would make me feel much more comfortable." The lady frog took a pause and nodded.

"Very well." She had a mean tone still, but showed no reluctance. "Erza Scarlet and sunglasses Mage, the Magic Council wishes to have you escorted to their presence." She rephrased.

"Thank you." Nic said. He then turned towards his Greninja and they looked at each other. For a good few seconds, Greninja knew what it had to do. He knew well enough to keep an eye on Natsu, knowing how impulsive he is. With a quick nod from Greninja, Nic turned and he as well as Erza had wrist cuffs around them. This prevented the use of their Magic, but had no affect on Nic, considering it wasn't Magic he had. Erza was rather surprised at to how well Nic is taking this situation. He wasn't resisting nor was he thrashing about, guess that's another thing to distinguish between him and Natsu.

The ride there was rather quiet. Neither of them didn't say much. This really wasn't the time to speak, considering they were being "escorted". Nic sat on one end, while Erza sat across from him. Almost the entire way, he was just trying to doze off and shake off, but to no avail. All he could really do was just either look down or up. If he looked down, he'd be staring at his knees and zoning out. If he were to look up, he'd find himself staring into Erza's eyes.

Erza wasn't feeling any better than he was. She didn't think words could get them out of their predicament. She was just silent, but noticed Nic was staring at her almost occasionally. She couldn't help but stare back. Eventually, it was a staring contest that neither had realized. Nic smiled at Erza, which made her smile back. Though they weren't at the right place, nor the right time, the two were feeling rather warm and fuzzy inside.

When they'd finally reached a stop, they were asked to exit the cart and they were "escorted" inside.

'This place feels like a bad omen.' Nic thought, feeling unsatisfactory rush through every part of his body. The frog lady was leading Erza and Nic down the large hallway, still in cuffs, where they'd stopped in front of a man.

This blue haired man with a red mark on his face was looking rather nonchalant, leaning back against a pillar. When he'd open his eyes, Erza was wide eyed.

"Siegrain." Erza gasped. Upon his presence, the frog lady bowed down towards him. Already, Nic was feeling antsy to punch him, but he didn't know why. It was just a foreboding feeling.

"It's been awhile Erza." Siegrain stated, standing up. He couldn't help but smirk as Erza tensed up. "Don't get so agitated. At ease. Me, as well as those old farts in the room up ahead, are just projections from Era. It wasn't found necessary to go in person."

Erza shot lasers at him. "So you're behind this?"

"Don't be so anxious, me and Yajima are the only ones who favor Fairy Tail. The other Council members don't like to take blames, especially the recent Clover destruction, so we had to make you our scapegoat." Siegrain explained with a grin.

Erza was extremely frustrated. She was clenching her fists. It was taking Nic a huge amount of self-control to keep him from going wild on Siegrain. It was clear he was taunting not just Erza, but Fairy Tail in general. Siegrain then put his fingers on her chin and leaned in to whisper. This made Nic almost lose it.

"One more thing." Siegrain said in a whisper. "Keep your mouth shut about you know what. For both of our sakes." Erza had to suppress a growl.

And that's when Nic finally snapped. He then stomped his foot, which made Siegrain and Erza turn towards him. "Shut it!" Nic retorted.

Siegrain almost went wide eyed at this sudden burst of emotion. The fog messenger almost jumped in fear. "Do not ever threaten my comrades of Fairy Tail. If so, you're in for a world of misery." Nic growled. Erza shook her head at him, telling to quit it. Despite what she was warning him about, Nic sneered and glared at Siegrain.

"You must be that new Fairy Tail recruit that can do Take Over." Siegrain said in a calm manner. "What's your name?"

"Nic." He answered.

"Well Nic, first of all, the Magic Council has gotten interested in you since your unique abilities alone accidentally destroyed the Conference Hall. Secondly, you'd be wise to not make an enemy out of them."

Nic was well aware of the situation he's been put in, but the sudden impulse got the best of him. Though it was a projection, Nic grabbed Siegrain by the collar, with both hands in cuffs, and pulled him closer. Siegrain was shocked to say the least. They made eye contact, and Siegrain can see the threatening disposition within his eyes.

'This guy.' Siegrain thought. 'What is this Magic? It feels strange. Is this so he can make contact with my projection? But he has wrist cuffs on. What is he?'

"If you mess with my friends, you mess with me." Nic proclaimed. He then let go and sneered at the councilman. Siegrain regained his composure and straightened out his collar.

"Anyways, the council will be waiting for you two." His projection then disappeared, leaving the frog to shudder, Erza, and Nic.

Erza turned displeasingly at her friend. "He's right. You shouldn't have done that. You musn't have the council as an enemy." She said very seriously. She only got a sneer as Nic looked away.

"He had what was coming to him. Besides, as far as the Council's concerned, they've already made an enemy." Nic growled, still frustrated. Erza could clearly see that Nic wasn't going to reason with her berating. This was a whole different side of Nic. The side that she didn't see when Nic's phone was stepped on. The feeling of Nic's demeanor felt like an absolute zero chill that made your mind shatter. Erza felt this side was even scarier than her.

'This side of Nic, was this what Gray meant?' wondered Erza. 'Compared to his mild, serious, yet relaxed self, this felt like the opposite. I heard that Nic was fearful when his phone was stepped on, but did Siegrain taunting me cause this? Am I another reason Nic can be this vile when I'm threatened?' These feelings changed from a frozen chill into a twister of emotions from within. She felt touched, but disappointed. Scared, yet impressed. She then realized Nic's intentions were to protect her, and she didn't blame him for what he did. If anything, she'd might have done the same thing, but would be able to suppress such an act. Nevertheless, this side of Nic was still surging, and she would guess that the meeting with the Council will only make such matters worse. The more she worried, the more concerned she got for Nic's safety.

The frog messenger got over her shock and slowly proceeded and the two followed.

"Thanks Nic." Erza said very softly. "I appreciate what you did for me."

Now a little at ease, Nic grinned just for a few moments, though he didn't want to look Erza in the eyes after his behavior. If anything, he was ashamed of his actions, but knew it couldn't be helped.

In the courtroom. The pair stood in front of the seven members of the Magic Council. Erza kept a straight face, but Nic was only angry. If there was one thing that Nic hated more than the constant guild fighting, it would be authority. Nic has been free for over three years, and he's being restrained by some dimwitted cowards who refuse to take the blame. It was unbearable enough to accused of shallow crimes, but arrested and brought for display almost made Nic lose it again.

"Before us are the defendants, Erza Scarlet and the sunglasses Mage." The frog said. "Please take the stand you two." Erza then took the stand, followed by a boiling Nic.

"Erza Scarlet, you and your friend right next to you stand before the council to answer to charges in regards to the Eisenwald incident. These charges include damage to Oshibana Station, the destruction of the Clover Canyon Bridge, and destruction of the Clover Conference Hall. Witnesses describe a scarlet haired woman for the Oshibana incident, but the charges expand to your friend of whom did damage to not only Oshibana Station, but the bridge as well as the Conference Hall." Org announced. He then turned towards Nic. "The Take Over Mage must be questioned as to what his business was as to his business with the Eisenwald incident and whereabouts beforehand."

Nic had to keep his cool. If they were to ask him as to where he lived, he would have to think of a convincing lie. He ease himself, making him look more calm, but still internally erupting.

"Take Over Mage, may begin questioning by-" He was put to a halt when Siegrain held up a hand.

"I wouldn't advise having you questioning this young man Org." noted Siegrain. "He doesn't cooperate well with threats." Siegrain then looked at Nic, and then looked back at Org just to avoid Nic's angry glare. Org simply sneered at him.

"To be honest, I couldn't care less which one of you questions me. I would never cooperate with such harsh and imposing individuals, and threats and demands only makes it worse." Nic informed. His attitude and tone astonished and slightly irritated the Magic Council.

"I'm well aware of your impulsive actions." Siegrain implied. "But you do realize that you're in front of the entire Magic Council, right?"

Nic almost began gritting his teeth. Being told what to do by cowards is just as infuriating as his demeanor without his phone or earbuds. "Doesn't mean anything to me." Nic said.

"You dare speak with such an attitude at this Council?" exclaimed Org. "There is absolutely no denial to us. You will comply or-!" He was cut off by Nic held up his cuffs as if he was holding up a hand.

"I think you understand my point." Nic said. "Like I said, I'd never cooperate with push overs." Everyone was speechless, even Erza for Nic's defiance in the Magic Council. Before things could get out of hand. Yajima stood up and held out a hand.

Yajima was a small old man with a toothbrush moustache that goes halfway towards his mouth. He had a long sleeve shirt that was brown and a spiked hat. Like Siegrain stated, he favors Fairy Tail due to his friendship with Master Makarov.

"I'd think it would be best as to drop all of this and have Ultear question him. She does have a way with comforting such gutsy people." Yajima said. Org only groaned as to how Yajima had a point. Ultear then stepped in.

Ultear was a pale-skinned young woman with dark purple hair and had brown eyes. She had a voluptuous figure much like Erza, and had a revealing dress with a stripped pattern. The way she was gazing at Nic was making Erza almost quiver in place. She didn't like that look.

"I suppose you're right Yajima." Ultear said. "Best I should handle this situation and question him. Shall we?"

Nic couldn't care less of her approach, because he was aware of her motives as to get information out of him. He eased himself a little and looked at the young council member. "Yes." Nic answered.

"Very well, shall we start with your name. I do believe that calling you other than your name would become rather cumbersome." Ultear explained in a sultry tone, which made Erza almost glare at her.

"Sure. I'm Nic Pularis, my "Take Over" is a personal transformation that's called Multitype, a transformation only I can do. It does share traits, but only outfit wise and with the exception of my eyes." Nic thoroughly explained.

"Fine, how about your history. We have absolutely no records of you. You only showed after Hargeon. Can you please explain?" Ultear asked.

Nic came up with a convincing lie on the spot. "You see, my mother and father were wandering merchants. We were pretty self-sufficient, and we made a lot of money. One day, when I was seven, my mother and father passed away from natural causes, mainly getting ill. That left me all by myself to wander about. My parents had a little bit of Magic in their heritage, so they'd managed to teach me a thing or two before Death took them to the heavens. I'd managed to thrive on what I could buy and find all around me. When my merchant supplies reached zero, I had to fend for myself and use what money I had left. This happened when I was only eleven. So for the next seven years, I have been wandering about, trying to find a suitable home. When I heard about guilds, I thought I could rest easy and live there. I scoped every town and found their guilds to be ruthless and far too demanding, so my search lead me all over the place. Eventually, I found myself in Hargeon and that's when I heard of the guild known as Fairy Tail. You can say that brings us to right now."

His lie was very convincing. He made it sound like he was retelling an actual event. Even Erza almost bought his story, and then she reminded herself he was trying to cover up his identity of his other world experience. Even the Magic Council bought this lie. Siegrain smirked at this statement. Nic knew Siegrain was up to something.

'Siegrain. I know you're up to no good, but I can't seem to figure it out. I don't trust him.' Nic thought. During the story, Nic cooled down and wasn't feeling as rowdy.

"Very well. I guess that's all we needed from you." Ultear stated. "Also, I guess that's why you display such tyrannical behavior towards us. You've been alone throughout your life, so you weren't put down by superiors. We'll let you off easy, but be aware that outbursts like those could lead to such drastic consequences." Nic was fully aware of this. Siegrain said not to have the Magic Council as an enemy, but also knew that he was still being used as an example to those who break the law.

"That is a given." Org stated. "Don't step out of line again Nic Pularis, understand?" He had a very threatening tone, which of course set of fumes in Nic again.

"I get it, but it's not like I'd listen to you." Nic retorted. Org stood up in rage.

"You quit that feisty attitude young man! You're only making this harder than it is!" Org stated in an irritated tone this time, to which Nic brushed off.

"Does this look like the face of mercy?" Nic glared back, showing a very foul facial expression. The two glared at one another for some time, and then Siegrain broke it up.

"Org. I do believe that this staring contest should come to an end." He insisted. With a sigh, Org complied and sat back down.

"You better watch out, Nic Pularis." Org stated. "You are dismissed, you can go-!" Just then, a large explosion from behind. There was also a thick cloud of Smokescreen that made the entrance even more dramatic. Just then, Greninja leaped in with Natsu dressed in a hilarious armor.

"I'M THE CRAZY LADY THAT YOU OLD TIMERS HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR! IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH HOW MY GUILD WORKS THEN YOU'VE GOT ANOTHER THING COMING!" Natsu roared. He was breathing fire and flailing his limbs all about.

Erza was stunned, shocked, mortified, stunned again, angry, and speechless, followed by more stunningness. Nic looked over at Natsu's partner-in-crime and sighed. 'How Natsu got you into this plan of his, I'll never know.' Nic mentally sighed. The Magic Council members themselves were shocked and gawked at this stupid stunt.

"I AM THE ALL POWERFUL ERZA! YOU THINK I'M DESTRUCTIVE, BUT YOU HAVEN'T SEEN NOTHING!" He then rampaged and used fire and destroyed a few things in the room, and Greninja assisted with a couple Water Pulse attacks flying about. The council members looked in deep shock, but Siegrain was rather amused. Nic however was both. He thought it was hilarious for Natsu to dress like Erza, but infinitely stupid of destroying stuff, not to mention that his pokémon was assisting his rampage.

Natsu then pointed at the council members. "DO YOU REALLY THINK THE STUFF DESTROYED IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE GUILDMASTERS LI-!" He was stopped mid yelling as Nic, still cuffed, banged his arms over Natsu's head, stopping his rampage and having him see little stars flutter around him. Nobody even saw that coming. Now the council, and Erza, not to mention Greninja, was shocked.

"Natsu! You pyro barbarian! They were letting us go, but then you had to just go and be Erza! Besides, that isn't close to being as appealing as Erza is! You numbskull!" With that, Nic swung his cuffed hands and knocked Natsu out. Nic was breathing heavily as his impulse got the better of him. He didn't realize until a few moments later that he said Erza was appealing to him out loud, which made him froze in place. Erza heard what he'd said and stood completely frozen. She had to suppress a blush of embarrassment.

Org just angrily sighed. "Just take them away." Org said, tired of all of this nuisance.

"I'm truly sorry for all of this your honor." Erza bowed her head in apology.

Nic then looked over at Greninja, who just stood still. "How did you get dragged into his idea?" He asked.

Greninja just shrugged. "He was relentless, what can I tell ya? No matter how much I tried to stop him, he kept on pushing, so I had to help." Nic sighed, seeing how Greninja had a point when it came to Natsu and being stubborn.

The four spend that night in a prison cell. Thankfully, Nic and Erza didn't have to wear those wrist cuffs on them. Natsu was at the mercy of Erza, as where Greninja was to be reprimanded by Nic.

"Honestly buddy, was Natsu that stubborn?" Nic asked, still baffled.

"Yeah." Greninja said. "Besides…I wanted to look out for my best friend." Nic froze in place. He always knew Greninja and him were close buddies to the end and through death, but had forgotten what it meant to be a real friend. A real friend was someone who trusted you for as long as they'd known you, someone who stuck by your side, someone who would take a beating for you, someone who would aid you in your time of need, someone who would never leave your side.

Nic was touched to the core. He should have never doubted his best friend. His pokémon was his family. Every member was special. Through thick and through thin, they all came to trust Nic and stay by his side and never leave him ever. Nic felt sorry for himself, but looked up at his pal with a smile.

"I'm proud of you buddy." Nic told Greninja.

His friend just shrugged and smiled. "Anything for my trainer and pal." The two then fist bumped and they turned their attention towards Erza and Natsu.

Erza was not pleased.

"Words can't even begin to describe of how angry I am with your stupid stunt. That whole trial was just a fiasco." She growled at the Dragon Slayer.

"Wait, so this was all for show?" he wondered.

"They were just using me and Nic as an example that if you break the law, you get punished." She explained, still angry.

"If you ask me, they did a lousy job doing so." Nic commented.

"Well that's because you resented!" Erza scolded Nic, of whom wasn't frightened.

"I take none from no one!" Nic berated, she just sighed and turned her attention back towards Natsu.

"Anyway, aside from what Nic said was true, they would've found us guilty and send us home with a warning, but thanks to you and that frog we're stuck in a jail cell all night!" Erza barked, which made Natsu flip out on his own actions.

Erza turned away, displeased. "I can't believe you."

Natsu turned away, upset about what he'd just done. "I'm sorry guys." He sighed.

"It's okay. It meant a lot." She said. She then grabbed his head and banged it on her breastplate.

"Ow!" Natsu wined. Nic just looked on and thanked the Dragon Slayer while his head was still hurting.

"You care a lot about our well-being, so I'm not mad." Nic said.

The night pressed on, and Siegrain was in the shadows. He smirked. "A Fairy Tail Wizard huh, Natsu Dragneel." He was very interested as to how things will go for Natsu in the future, but was even more curious as to whom this Nic Pularis really is. "I wonder what powers we'll see from you later on, Nic Pularis."

A little while after…

The night pressed on, again. Natsu and Greninja were both out like lights. Erza was gazing up at the ceiling, as to where Nic was listening to his music on his phone. He felt like dozing off, but then realized that he hasn't eaten all day. He then felt his stomach roaring for some nourishment. He couldn't sleep because he needed food.

He looked over at Erza and saw her gazing off. He was curious as to what went on between the two. 'How did she and Siegrain know each other? What do they need to keep shut about?' These relentless questions kept bombarding his head. It was driving him nuts.

Erza took notice of Nic looking at her in curiosity, and looked at him. "What is it?"

Nic snapped back into reality and heard Erza. He blinked a few times and shook his head. "It was just a thought." Nic said. She didn't feel like asking him about what he was thinking, all she could really do was just look at him deep in her thoughts. She was spacing out just as much as he was. She learned a lot about Nic today.

This is what Erza thought of him: Nic was a guy that has pure intentions. If feeling good, he'll aid in anyone who needs help. He can be a little silly, but be serious on missions. He can have a super quick temper and will defy anyone no matter who it may be. He cares deeply for his friends and comrades and will go so far as to defend them through force. He can be considered mild and friendly if not feeling so.

Erza was trying to figure Nic out, but what struck her as odd was that Nic didn't even fear her. She went so far as to warn him, yet he stuck his neck out and showed he was the boss. This made Nic's wrath feel like hell compared to Erza's wrath. He's something alright.

Nic then felt something as he reached into his coat pocket. Nic felt it and realized that it was the container that held the strawberry cheesecake he was saving from earlier. He almost felt his brain jump out of his head, telling him to give it to her. He had to resist the urge to do so. He thought this wasn't a good time.

As long as this mental war went on, he wouldn't be able to give Erza the piece of cake. If not now, then he would probably regret it later on. He just gave up and pulled the container out of his pocket. He didn't want to give it by hand. He just slid it to her. He then just turned his back and tried to sleep, though it was hard for him to do. Erza was too zoned out to realize it, which Nic sighed in relief.

Half an hour later, Erza was dozing off and then put her hands on the floor, but when she did, she felt a box. She looked down and was wide eyed at the strawberry cheesecake that was right next to her. She didn't know if this was a miracle or not. She hasn't eaten all day either. She slowly looked up and saw that Nic was looking away and trying to sleep. She knew it all too well. She paused for a moment and broke out in a smile. Eventually, it lead to her blushing, thinking it was rather touching that Nic would get her something like this, even when things were pretty grim.

She took the fork that came with the cake and slowly ate it. Unbeknownst to her, Nic was still awake, and her the fork dig into the cake. Finally, he grinned and at last caught some shut eye.

The next day…

Natsu was so glad to be out and bouncing about around the Guild Hall. He was running and breathing fire in joy. "Woooooooh! Fresh air never smelled so good! I'm breathing this stuff all day!" Natsu shouted. His constant running about was getting annoying to the other guild members.

"Keep it down." Jet complained.

"Give it a rest already." Droy complained. These complaints went unquestioned as Natsu kept running about.

"Isn't he just precious when he acts like this?" Mira said, delighted to see Natsu's spirits high and almighty. Lucy was drained and had her head down, she was upset that the trial was just for show.

"I still can't believe that was just for show." Lucy groaned.

"I couldn't believe Greninja jumped right into Natsu's plan. And here I thought they would croak." Gray joked.

"That joke was as cold as your ice." Elfman complained.

At another table, Erza was busy sitting idly and Nic was sitting right next to her. She couldn't look at him in the eyes, mainly because she was just a little shy from the present he slipped her last night. Nic was feeling the same way. He couldn't muster up the nerve to talk to her, mainly because of his demeanor yesterday and the cake he gave her.

After a little bit, Nic was able to get out a few words while looking at the table. "So, about yesterday." Erza turned her head and was curious as to what Nic was gonna say. "I'm sorry. It's just that wanted to save you, just as Natsu wanted to save us both."

Erza smiled. "Don't worry, I know you wanted to protect me." Nic felt reassured hearing how he wasn't gonna be unanswered. Erza then continued. "I dis wonder as to how you managed to get me that cake in the first place."

Nic turned his head and looked at her, admiring her curiosity. "Before the fight, I asked Mira to box it up so that I could give it to you later. I know that you like strawberry cheesecake, so I thought I would be nice to do something for you." This made Erza nearly blush. She couldn't help but see that he cared for her and would do something like this.

"Thanks Nic." Erza said, trying to look away so Nic wouldn't have to see the blush getting even more red. Nic tried to look back at the table, thinking as to what to say now. He then thought of something witty.

"I thought it would also be nice because you and that cake had something in common." He said, trying not to look at her. She looked at him in curiosity as to what he meant.

"Oh, what is it?" Erza asked casually. Nic then tilted his head just a tiny bit towards her and smiled and looked at her.

"Because your both very sweet." He cleverly said. That did the trick. Nic then looked away in embarrassment as he thought he went a little too far, but he actually stopped at a perfect point. Erza looked away as her face was as red as her hair. Fortunately, no one was looking.

A little while went by, and Nic got up to get some water. He had his earbuds in and feeling rather pleasant at the moment. He looked about and turned to see that everyone was looking rather drowsy. One by one, he saw everyone dropping like flies into sleep. The only one he saw that wasn't asleep was Master Makarov, although he was rather drowsy. Nic was fully awake, though probably because his music was blasting his ears and making him have energy to spare. Even so, he couldn't help but wonder. Was it something in the booze? Was it because they all stayed up all night? Was it because they weren't feeling it today?

A masked person with his whole body cloaked then showed up. This cause Nic to believe that he was an enemy. As he approached Master, Nic stepped in front of him, stopping him in his tracks.

"Who are you?!" Nic demanded. The masked man stood in place. His entire body, except the eyes, was covered. He had multiple staves on his back, bandaged arms and hands with gloves. He was shocked to see his Sleep Magic having no affect on Nic, though his face was covered.

"So you can resist my Sleep Magic?" he asked. Nic pulled out his earbuds and tilted his head.

"Eh, sorry. I couldn't hear a word you say." Nic said.

"Do not worry Nic." Informed Makarov. "Mystogan here is a fellow guild member." Nic then looked at Makarov and looked at the sleeping guild members. Mystogan then walked on over towards the request board. He only observed for a few seconds and picked a job off of the board, he then walked up to Makarov and showed him the paper.

"Is there a reason you have them put to sleep?" Nic asked. Mystogan froze and looked at Nic.

"Yes, but I would prefer to have that between me and the Master." He explained.

"But the guild is like a family, it's not like we would care, but if the reason is crucial, then we won't push you." Nic informed the mysterious Mage. After a pause Mystogan turned.

"I'll tell you only this, because you brought up a point. My Sleep Spell is so that no one can see my face." Mystogan informed. Nic was curious to learn more, but had to respect Mystogan's privacy.

"Understood, thank you Mystogan." Said Nic. Mystogan then began to walk out of the guild, slowly counting down to when the Sleep Spell wears off. Once he'd reached zero, he was gone and out of the Guild Hall. Everyone, exclude Natsu, immediately woke up feeling all groggy and tired.

"Ugh, was Mystogan here? He really needs to lighten up on his Sleep Spell." Complained Droy.

"Does he have to do so every time he comes here?" complained Levy, following the rest of the guild getting up.

"Who's Mystogan?" Lucy asked, feeling left out.

"He's a contender for Fairy Tail's strongest wizard." Said Elfman. Gray rubbed his eyes and spoke about after him.

"Yeah, and he doesn't want people to see his face. The only one who really saw his face was Makarov." He said.

"Not entirely." A voice stated from above on the second floor. Everyone looked up and saw a tall muscular man with spiky blond hair. He had spiked headphones and a coat going over him. The coat was black and his shirt was much like a tainted gold with dark spots all about. He had a lightning bolt scar running down his face, which was the most notable feature. "I've seen him before."

"Laxus, didn't expect to see you here." Elfman said surprised.

"You're never around." Commented Wakaba. Nic looked up at the guy. His tone wasn't very inviting and he sounded like he was arrogant of sorts.

"Mystogan's just shy, respect his privacy. Besides that, that guy with the earbuds in his ears got a pretty good look as well." He said. Upon hearing this voice, Natsu instantly arose from his slumber and jumped to his feet.

"Laxus! Come fight me!" Natsu demanded. Nic looked back at his flaming idiot of a friend.

"Please pal, if you can't even land a punch on the chick over there, then you'll never be up to par with me." Gloated Laxus.

"What's that suppose to mean?" Erza said. A death aura surrounded her, which made everyone flip out and run for cover.

"No need to get offended now." Gray tried to ease.

"I'm saying that I'm number one in this guild." Laxus said, acting all high and mighty. This made Natsu want to burn him on the spot.

"Prove it!" Natsu shouted.

"Come up here and prove me wrong little man." Laxus taunted. Almost instantly, Natsu began running up at Laxus. When he was about to jump, Master Makarov's hand grew large and pinned Natsu against the wall, and he did so without looking.

Lucy was shocked to see Natsu pinned.

"You're not allowed on the second floor Natsu, not at this point in time." Insisted Makarov. Laxus then rested his head on the rails and laughed.

"I think you've made him upset." Laxus said. Natsu was trying to break free and failed miserably.

"Shut up!" Natsu growled.

"That's enough Laxus!" Makarov demanded. Laxus got up and smirked.

"Do you guys know what a champion looks like? Well he's right here!" Laxus referred to himself, being an arrogant jerk. All he got was stares from everyone, especially from Natsu, Gray, Erza, and Nic. He then looked down at the young person with sunglasses on his V-neck. "Hey, you'd be wise to keep your mouth shut about Mystogan pal."

"Same implies to you thunder boy" Nic responded.

The guild gasped as Nic called Laxus something unexpected. This immediately gave Laxus the energy to jump down and glare down the easily tempered Mage. The entire guild was dead quiet.

"What did you just call me?" Lxus said in a very threatening tone.

"You heard me." Nic wasn't afraid at all. Obviously he had no-fear genes.

Laxus's hands were now coated in lightning that signified his anger. Nic was ready to transform.

Suddenly, Makarov intervened. "That's enough you two!" Laxus hesitated to listen, but then turned away.

Laxus sneered and took off, but not without saying that Nic just got off easy.

The whole scenario was over and everyone was able to take in oxygen again. They all stopped hiding and returned to whatever they were doing before Mystogan's arrival. Natsu was still a bit mad that Nic could get in a smart comment before he did, but was glad at the same time because he got to see a frustrated Laxus.

Makarov shook his head in disappointment. "Nic, you need to be careful around Laxus." Makarov warned. Nic looked at the ground and turned to leave the guild for a little bit.

"Making friends. Everywhere I go, nothing but friendly friends." Nic muttered rather sarcastically.