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The Adventures of Team Lune - Chapter Four: The Battle with Team Lune Part One
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Summary: A dragon slayer, a demon slayer, and a god slayer walk into a Guild Hall… and all goes to hell
Pairings: Natsu x Fem OC, Gajeel x Fem OC, Gray x Fem OC, Sting x Fem OC, Laxus x Fem OC, Loke x Fem OC
Word Count: 3,009
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As May finished up the job, she found herself outside the client’s shack, sitting patiently and waiting for her reward. It would be enough to cover any payments for the month, considering the extra money they would need for any bills. She let out a small sigh as time seemed to tick by slowly. “Maybe I’ll be able to at least see the judging half.” Muttering, she stood up, as the door behind her creaked open. The smaller man held out a small satchel, the reward of which was for what he claimed was her hard work. In reality, it really only took her about thirty minutes, barely enough to let her break a sweat.  
The bandit was nothing to write home about, a simple scrawny man with magic levels even less than the celestial wizard she had met a few days ago. She accepted the reward with a small smile and bow, tucking the satchel onto her belt and covering herself with her still tattered cloak. She waved a small goodbye, before turning on her heel and walking toward the wood’s entrance. When she finally was out of view of the small village, she let out another sigh, “They so owe me.” She continued along a short bit, before letting her curse power flow within her once more. That should do it. In mere seconds, wide white feather shaped wings sprouted from her back, allowing her to take flight as she ran swiftly up a tree’s trunk. While flying, she couldn’t help but notice the nagging feeling that only seemed to grow within her. She wasn’t hungry, nor was she sick, so what was the issue? She couldn’t shake it, no matter how hard she tried. She let out a short huff, speeding herself up in order to make it home in a timely manner.
After about fifteen minutes of quickly flying, Magnolia finally came into sight. A small smile erupted on the girl’s face as nothing seemed to be out of place. She swiftly made her way to the guild, spotting the familiar mark on its large sign. As she landed nearby, she retracted her wings before continuing on to the doors; making sure no one had spotted her yet. She opened the heavy door, slipping inside and noticing the emptiness and silence of the usually boisterous guild hall. Empty besides a few stone statues of her fellow female guild mates. Her brow quirked in interest, as she stepped forward and neared the presumed statues.  
“Wow, they made statues of all the contestants?” Her voice practically echoed across the hall, as her fingers pinched the bridge of Astria’s nose. “They’re so... life-like.” She soon found herself behind Calypso’s statue, her hands grabbing her chest. “Jeez, this is so weird, they feel so real.” May continue circling around the guild’s females, squinting to find any imperfections, anything to set the stone apart from their human counterparts.  
“Oh, you like my handiwork?” A woman’s voice boasted from the guild’s doors, causing May’s attention to snap over as it echoed. Her head cocked to the side in confusion, before realizing it was Evergreen. Evergreen had special eyes, courtesy of the Thunder Legion. What the hell is going on? She couldn’t quite pinpoint it yet, but she knew Evergreen had an unresolved issue with Erza, maybe even the rest of the girls. A superiority complex of some sort. “It was really quite easy, they were so unsuspecting, it’s kind of sad.” That’s when realization set in. They weren’t statues. They were her guild mates and friends.  
“So, you,” anger began to settle into May, “did this?” The anger began to bubble, course through her veins as she stared blankly at the woman in front of her. Her curse power began to unknowingly battle with her magic power, neither overpowering the other just yet, instead they’d be working in unison once more. The brunette simply nodded. “And just why... would you turn half of our guild to stone?” May’s voice began to drip in venom, her eyes thinning as they focused on the woman.  
“Aren’t they marvelous? I suppose this was the easiest way to claim my spot as queen of the fairies,” before Evergreen could finish her sentence, May was behind her the back of the woman’s neck in her tight grip.  
“Turn them back, or I’ll rip your eyes out.” Evergreen shivered under her guildmate’s touch as it tightened.  
“Not a chance doll, you’re next.” By now, May’s curse power was pulsing through her; her anger forcing it over her in an attempt to free itself for use. May sneered at her words, her grip tightening even more as her fingernails began to form into sharpened claws.  
“Hmph.” May grumbled while still maintaining to be expressionless as she sent the brunette flying into the brick wall, causing her glasses to shatter and an indent to appear.  
“You bitch!” Evergreen shouted, preparing herself for her own attack, her fan at the ready as she regained footing, “Fairy Machine Gun: Leprechaun!” But May was too fast now, her body emanating in curse power as she pulled multiple bright kunai from her arms. They seemed to almost glow white; made solely from her power. She shifted around and between each beam sent her way with ease, she had no time to be tired. She needed to protect the guild. Her friends. Team Lune would be no more without Astria and Calypso. Between the beams being shot, and both women maneuvering swiftly around each other, May was stuck with being on defense rather than offense, and the two found themselves outside of the guild, fighting on uneven ground. This works, this is perfect. The brunette continued her reign of attacks, in which May successfully evaded most, seeming to have been grazed once or twice. “I am the true queen of the fairies! Fairy tail has become weak!” She shouted, continuing to aim her shots toward each spot May was in, however now, May was moving too fast to see.  
The two kept going at it, May appearing to be on the defense whilst allowing Evergreen to seem she was on the offense. Answers, I need answers. She decided to keep up the ruse, ideally, she would get her answers and turn the fight around swiftly, just like she’d always been able to do. “Why are you doing this?” She all but growled at the woman, finally sending a kunai her way.  
“The thunder legion will fix Fairy tail from the ground up!” The brunette shouted in response, unbeknownst to the two, Erza Scarlet had shaken off Evergreen’s stone eyes, and had begun watching from below. “Beat me and I’ll turn them all back! But if you can’t, they’ll all be turned to dust!” Evergreen giggled maniacally, staring down at the shorter blonde. Control yourself. It was too late. May had once again appeared behind Evergreen, now gripping her by her hair and threw her into a thick pillar. The blonde’s jade eyes flared gold, as she neared the woman’s limp body. It wasn’t long before Evergreen began to push herself up, only to be face to face with what she could only call Satan herself.  
“Fix... Fairy tail?” The blonde’s head was cocked to the side as she staggered angrily and neared the brunette who was once a well-known guildmate. Her irises had shrunk, her eyes wide and with her heavy steps she stopped abruptly with a short, dry laugh. Her hands moved at the speed of light as the curse kunai struck the woman straight against the pillar; pinning her multiple times by her clothing. “Maybe... I’ll fix you.”  
“You are so naïve, May.”
“Change my friends back.”
“You’ve not won yet!” The pinned woman shouted back, preparing to shoot more of her fairy magic from her fingertips, unfortunately, May had already thought of that and pulled a large glistening scythe from her chest; continuing to stare down at the woman.  
“I dare you.” The blonde grinned as pure power radiated from said scythe, glimmering beneath the sun’s beams. Golden horns protruded from her blonde locks, angel-like wings sprouting from her back once more, but her aura seemed to drip in pure venom as she remained floating to Evergreen’s height. The woman began to cower in fear, shriveling up against the pillar as best as she could. “Change them back, now.”  
“I’ll die before I lose to you!” The woman’s voice shook, her fingers trembling into fists.
“Then I’ll kill you and take vengeance for my family.” As the words spurred from the blonde’s lips, light chains began to summon from her hips and began to wrap around the other’s body, glimmering with golden light and tightening her against the pillar.
May took a step forward, slamming her scythe’s handle into the ground beneath it, tearing the ground in front and around apart in its wake, stopping right below Evergreen’s feet. “I surrender!” Evergreen shouted, “I’m sorry Laxus!” She cried out, fear over taking her resolution as she cowered toward May who continued stepping closer and closer to her.  
“Change them back, now.”
“Fine! But it’s still not over! The rest of the Thunder Legion is still out there!” The blonde shrugged in response, before evaporating her scythe, leaving her pinned by the kunai and the chains that had now completely wrapped around the woman’s body and pillar.  
“May! Let me take care of her.” A voice broke the short silence, allowing May’s head to whip around to face Erza.  
“Erza?” The blonde’s brow quivered in suspicion, surely, she couldn’t be working with the Thunder Legion, May was sure she loved Fairy tail and wouldn’t harm it. You don’t know her as well as you think. No, even an outsider would know that Erza loves Fairy tail. They’re her family. Right? No. Yes. No. Yes. “Gah! Shut up!” Her palms forcibly pressed into her ears, trying to suppress her own thoughts.  
“Visual Magic has half of its effect on me, due to my artificial eye.” Erza stated calmly, paying no mind to the miniature temper tantrum May seemed to be hosting. The red head paced calmly past the blonde, reeling her fist back and slamming it into the brunette’s face, knocking her unconscious within seconds. At this, May just nodded. Of course, she had simply forgotten her fake eye.  
May turned her attention back to the stone statues of her Guildmates. Her eyes quickly focused on the pink haired Dragon Slayer as he snuck around behind each female, slowly trying to melt away the curse on each of them. Natsu locked eyes with May, signaling to her wordlessly that his theory should work.  
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May stood in front of Astria and Calypso as the two girls stretched. While Natsu’s plan had some merit to it, all of the Pageant contestants were released from their stone prisons when Erza beat Evergreen.  
“I hated that. Worst nap of my life.” The plumette stated with a yawn.
“There’s more important things going on right now Caly.” Astria’s voice was rough as she focused on the door. “If Natsu and Gajeel can’t leave... I most likely won’t be able to either...” she mumbled as she continued to stare off into the distance.  
“Who’s left of the Thunder Legion?” Calypso asked the pink haired dragon slayer.  
“Freed, Bickslow and Laxus.” Natsu answered with a huff.  
“Don’t be pissed off that you can’t fight.” May mumbled to the mage.  
“Yeah, and I let you and Erza have all the fun earlier.” Natsu shot back at the shorter blonde. The two were about to butt heads again as Calypso let out a loud whistle. With all the attention on her, she let out a sinister smile before looking at the door.  
“I call dibs on Bickslow.” She stated before making a full sprint to the door, two pure white wolves were waiting outside the Guild Hall door and ran after the Mage.  
“Lucy, go give Calypso back up. She’s used to working with Loke so make sure to use him to your advantage as well. Levy stays back and assists in breaking the Enchantment on the hall. Erza should stay here as well, we should rest. Can I trust Freed to you Mirajane?” May called as the white-haired mage nodded in response.  
“Does she usually just run off like that?” Gajeel asked Astria as the two hung back by the bar.
“Yeah, pretty much. Caly is a very powerful Mage and weapon user. She doesn’t seem it; she’d rather be in the Guild having fun or out in the woods under the moonlight than fighting. May and I are the opposite so it's helped our Team stay balanced. I blame my recklessness on Natsu.” Astria spoke casually to the Iron Dragon Slayer as they watched Natsu pace anxiously through the guild.  
“It’s not my fault!” Natsu yelled back at his childhood friend.  
“Natsu, once Levy breaks the Enhancement wanna help me look for Laxus?” Astria called back as she focused her attention to the pink haired man.  
“No, you’re gonna help me look for him.”  
“That’s what I just said!” Astria yelled at him, “Besides, I’m a better tracker than you are so hah!” Natsu made his way over to the two other Dragon Slayers. As soon as he was in range, Astria bonked him on the head with her fist. “Get your head outta your ass Natsu!”  
“Remind me to stay on your good side.” Gajeel jokes to Astria as Natsu sat on the floor in front of them rubbing his head.  
“I don’t need to do that.”
“Huh?”
“That’s Caly’s job. And if you hurt Caly, you have to deal with May and I. As well as her wolves.” Astria glared up at the man beside her to make sure to get her point across.  
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Calypso was perched across the way from where Bickslow stood with his babies floating above him. They hadn’t caught on to her yet, her wolves watched the perimeter for any other enemies.  
“I can probably take all five out in one go...” she mumbled to herself as she seemingly pulled her bow out of midair, “... invisible ones should do it.” Her hands worked as quickly as her mind did as five moon beam arrows appeared in her hands.  
“Wait, am I bringing him back alive?” The moon mage shrugged to herself before continuing her thoughts. “Eh, Polyusica can heal him so I'll have my fun.” Calypso worked quickly to notch the arrows before taking her aim. She took a deep breath as she let the wind surround her. As she went to let the arrows fly, a chipper voice spoke behind her.  
“So, what’s the game plan?” Lucy asked loudly, causing Calypso to flinch and miss her mark. Bickslow instantly looked their way and sent his babies flying, his snickering could be heard from their position.  
“You dumb whore.” Calypso practically growled at the blonde in front of her as she glared at her. The first of Bickslow’s babies crashed into Lucy’s left shoulder, causing the blonde to scream in pain. Calypso dodged the first one that was heading towards her before proceeding to hit it with an arrow.  
“Hey Bickslow, do me a favor and keep hitting the blonde with your babies.”
“Whose side are you on?!” Lucy yelled back at Calypso as she tried to dodge.  
“Shut up and be helpful. Call Loke now.” Calypso demanded before jumping off of her perch and running towards Bickslow.  
“Explain to me how I should shut up and call him at the same time?” Lucy quipped as she attempted to dodge the babies. Calypso stopped her attack and turned to the blonde.
“Summon Loke and then leave.”  Lucy rolled her eyes at the plum haired mage on her left.
“Open, gate of the lion! Leo!” The Celestial Mage yelled as she waived the key.  
“Hey gorgeous, did you summon me for a date?” Loke asked as Calypso hit him with a moon beam.
“Ouch!” Loke called as he turned around to face Calypso, “Oh hey babe, sorry I was flirting with another woman in front of you. She means nothing to me, promise.” Both Calypso and Lucy glared at him and put their hands on their hips. “Oh no.”
“Just back me up like always. Lucy, stay back.” Calypso commanded as her and Loke got into position.
“One hit wonder?” Loke called out.
“Absolutely.” The two stood next to each other before raising their opposite arms to the sky.  
“Moon strike -” Calypso called as a sparkling silvery white sphere formed in her hand.
“Regulus impact-”
“-Combo,” the two called in unison as they turned to face one another. They grasped the others’ hand, aiming their combo attack at Bickslow. As the mage tried to dodge, the beams of combined light followed him. Loke anchored his other hand on Calypso’s side, he knew this move was taxing to use as is; let alone in daylight.  
“One more hit and he should be down. You’ll be okay Caly.” Loke said as soothingly as possible to the moon mage.  
“Don’t make me sound like a little bitch in front of blondie and tongue boy.” Loke let out a deep laugh at his friend's snarky comment. The two refocused the combo attack as their last hit knocked Bickslow to the ground. Calypso unclasped their hands before running to the fallen Fairy Tail member. She kneeled down beside him and checked his pulse.  
“Well, he’s breathing at least but knocked out...” Calyso mumbled to the other two, “Hey Loke, can you do me a favor?” She called to the orange haired spirit.
“Of course, what's up?”
“Carry him back to the Guild Hall for me?”
“Yeah, of course.” He bent down before slinging the bigger man over his shoulder. “Come on Ladies, let’s head back to the Guild.” The two women nodded before following him, Calypso whistled and her two wolves came back to her side. “Caly, you’re buying me a beer when we get back.”
“Okay deal.”
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