[X784, Edolas, Royal City]
— Gajeel Redfox —
"That's one giant lacrima..." Lucy breathed.
Even Gajeel had to admit it was ridiculous.
The crystal towered over the entire district, probably the size of a small mountain, glowing with pale blue light that illuminated the surrounding streets. Countless magical veins pulsed beneath its surface, and within the crystal itself, faint silhouettes could barely be seen suspended in place.
The four of them sped toward the city center through the skies. Carla struggled slightly under Gajeel's weight while Happy ferried Lucy beside them. Levy followed behind them, glowing wings made of the world 'fly', carrying her aloft.
The city beneath them was still engulfed in conflict. Fires burned in several districts while the sounds of battle echoed endlessly through the streets.
"Who do you think they are?" Lucy asked worriedly, gesturing to the massive lacrima.
"Could it be Erza? Or Gildarts?" Happy said.
"Hopefully," Levy said. "Mystogan is strong, but I don't really like the fact that we're leaving him behind. I hope he'll be okay."
Carla glanced toward Gajeel. "You do know how to free them, right? The masked man said you needed Dragon Slayer magic to break the lacrima!"
"So I just need to hit it really hard with my magic?" Gajeel cracked his neck with a grin. "Sounds easy enough."
Lucy looked downward toward several cages being dragged through the streets below. Captured Exceeds huddled together fearfully while Edolas soldiers escorted them away.
"I still can't believe they betrayed the Exceeds like this..." she whispered. "They treated them like gods for years and now..."
Happy lowered his ears sadly. "..."
Even Carla remained silent.
Gajeel clicked his tongue. "People in power always need someone beneath 'em. The moment the Exceeds stopped being useful, they became targets. This Faust guy seems more and more like an asshole the more I hear about him."
The group finally descended toward the massive plaza surrounding the lacrima.
Unlike the other parts of the city, this district remained relatively untouched. Large defensive formations of Royal Guards still surrounded the crystal while magical barricades lined the streets.
Levy frowned. "Looks like the fighting hasn't reached here yet!"
"Then let's change that!" Gajeel roared as he inhaled deeply. "Iron Dragon's Roar!"
A torrent of iron shards exploded from his mouth, obliterating the front line of soldiers instantly. The magical barricades shattered apart under the assault.
"Solid Script: Chain Lightning!"
Levy's glowing words burst forward next. Lightning arced violently between soldiers, electrocuting entire squads in seconds.
"Open, Gate of the Golden Bull: Taurus!"
A golden flash erupted beside Lucy as Taurus appeared swinging his massive axe wildly.
"MOOOOOOO!"
The Spirit bulldozed through the remaining soldiers, sending armored bodies flying in every direction.
The four landed hard within the plaza. The instant Gajeel's boots hit the ground, his arm transformed into a massive iron club.
"No more waiting! Iron Dragon's Club!"
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Fairy Tail: The Dark Swordsman
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