Phoenix

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Emi and Laxus were downstairs in a second. Everyone was looking around, trying to figure out what was happening. Another large bang was heard, and Emi sprinted out the door.

"Em!"

She screamed back without stopping, "It's them!"

Sting took in her words and gasped before running after her. Lector darted after him, leaving the rest of the group to look at each other in shock. Natsu was the next one to step forward, catching his fist in his other hand. He turned around to face everyone and urged them to follow, stating that it was their time to put their training to good use. He ran after Sting and Emi, Happy mirroring Lector's actions and flying at top speed to catch up to the fire mage. Makarov stepped forward, addressing the remaining wizards.

"We must fight with all our hearts. But please be safe."

They all nodded and followed Emi's trail. They had made it into the park, stopping when they spotted Emi staring straight at a red-eyed man with white hair standing next to a slightly shorter man with pink hair and yellow eyes.

"Is that...?"

"My my. I can't actually believe you made more friends. Daughter of Cain, I'm very impressed."

"It helps when you don't have any memories to tell you to not make friends," Emi bit back before sassing him back. "So thanks for that. Really appreciate it."

Sting stood right by her side, glaring at the two.

Sloth spoke up again, clapping his hands in excitement, "Oh look! Leader, do you see that? It's her mate!"

Wrath laughed maniacally, his eyes locking with the blond dragon slayer.

"Who would've thought we'd be able to play with you again? I can't wait."

His tone made the rest of the group shiver in fear, but Sting and Emi kept their hard stares.

"You sure have a lot of friends," Sloth observed. "Did you learn to travel in numbers this time? Oh well, it's not like it actually matters anyway. Whether it's ten deaths or a hundred, fun is still fun!"

A whip of light formed in Emi's right hand, and Sloth looked on in amusement. His eyes twinkled mischievously, snapping his fingers and sending his daggers at her. Emi swung the whip around, wrapping it around half the daggers. She jumped out of the way of the rest of them, one just barely missing her left ankle.

"Now now," Sloth scolded, "hasn't anyone ever told you to not attack someone who isn't ready? That's quite rude."

Emi's whip disappeared as she snapped her fingers. Boulders began to form from the pebbles that were laying in the park. They caught fire and rushed towards Sloth.

"Asteroid!"

Wrath stretched his arms before stepping in front of Sloth, snapping his fingers. The boulders disappeared immediately. He smirked devilishly before snapping his fingers again, the fiery boulders reappearing behind her. She used her Dispel, her eyes never leaving Wrath's. He chuckled lowly.

"Now I was told that you would be out of practice, daughter of Cain," Wrath drawled. "It seems my friend here was mistaken."

Wrath sent a threatening stare at Sloth, who cowered slightly at his words.

"This should be fun."

Sloth stood up straight again, his composure regained. He crossed his arms as he looked towards the group. Emi caught his eyes and he smirked. Daggers appeared by Sting's back and came rushing towards him. Sting jumped out of the way, but not before one dagger was able to nick his arm. He hissed and shook it off before glaring at the pink haired Sin.