Chapter 42 - Emergency Mission

A/N: Thanks for helping guys with the sites and novels you gave me. At least now I could pass my time.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Axel and the girls chatted with each other while Gray was practicing his Ice-Make magic by the side. Suddenly Jet appeared next to the group and huge dust clouds could be seen behind him. Axel immediately knew that Makarov needed something from him.

Axel: What happened Jet??

Jet: Master has asked you to come to the guild immediately. I don't know about the details but Master received a message from the magic council.

Axel: Sorry girls I have to go... At least I have to check out what the Master wants to tell me.

Ultear: Ok...be safe out there.

After that, all the girls kissed Axel and Jet was giving him jealous glares. Axel immediately rose from the ground and flew away towards the guild. He reached the guild and walked towards Makarov's room. He knocked at the door and was invited inside the room by a frantic Makarov.

Axel: What's up Master??

Makarov: I received a disturbing message from the magic council. A huge black dragon was spotted near the border of Alvarez near the mountains.

Axel: You must be joking right??

Makarov: I wish I was... but many people from the nearby town saw it.

Axel: So the council wants to send me to check this ou tight??

Makarov: Exactly... and this time you will be going alone.

Axel: I know I can't take the girls because of the danger. I will leave immediately if the girls ask for details don't give them... just tell them that even you didn't have the details.

After that Axel left the office and went downstairs to find Levy. He found Levy who was sitting with Jet and Droy. Axel walked up to her table and greeted her.

Axel: Levy can I ask you for a small favor??

Levy: Of course you can ask me... after all we are guildmates and I never thanked you for dealing with the Phantom Lords.

Axel: I am also a member of this guild even though I don't stay here for long periods so it's obvious that I would have done that.

Levy: Even though I should have thanked you, so how can I help you??

Axel: I need your help regarding a map. I am given a mission near the border of the Alvarez Empire in the mountains. I am unfamiliar with the region so I was hoping if you can help me.

Levy didn't answer and immediately ran towards the bas_e_m_e_nt, Axel looked towards Jet and Droy.

Axel: Did I say anything wrong??

Droy: No... she went there to bring the maps.

After a few minutes, Levy came back with a huge map in her hands. Levy laid down the map on the table. Axel saw that the map was highly detailed. Actually Axel could have asked Vega to help him but seeing how serious the situation can be he decided to have a detailed idea about that region so he can easily retreat if needed. When Axel heard the Black Dragon only one name came to his mind, Acnologia. He could have killed Acnologia if tried hard but innocent people could die, so he decided to learn about the region so he could lure Acnologia towards inhabited regions in the mountains.

Levy showed him all the regions in detail which Axel had asked Vega to memorize for him. Axel then thanked Levy and left the guild building and flew away. If Axel had stayed for another 5 minutes he could have seen the tickets in Lucy's hand which were given to her by Loke before he became her Celestial Spirit.

Axel was currently flying towards the direction pointed by Vega. He had thought that he should leave a message to the girls about his departure so he did that. He went to the beach again to talk with the girls. He saw the girls sitting in the same place, he landed beside them.

Axel: Girls I have to leave for a mission.

Erza: What...??!! But we just came back.

Axel: The message came from the Magic Council... if I was not here I could have avoided going but since I am here I have to go. This is my duty as a God of Ishgar.

Ur: Just be safe out there... did they tell you what kind of mission it would be??

Axel: No, I will be briefed after I reach the council.

Cana: Ok.... Just be safe.

Axel asked Vega to point towards the direction of the mountains. Axel was very excited to see and meet Acnologia in flesh. He always wanted to fight Acnologia after he came to this world but he knew that if he wanted to defeat Acnologia then he needed to go all out which could destroy the continent.

While Axel was excited and flying towards the mountains to meet Acnologia the girls returned to the guild and Lucy gave them the tickets. Lucy was only able to give her two tickets so Erza and the rest of the girls went to get more tickets for themselves. They didn't want to leave any of their sisters behind. Cana called Mira if she wanted to go with them or not. Mira agreed to go with them, she would also like to spend some time relaxing.

Erza: We got the tickets....!!

Ultear: Sometimes I think you are still a kid.

Erza: What did you say...??!! Hump... at least I don't dress up like short old mens.

Ultear's head dropped down and a cloud of depression appeared above her head. She then started crying and dropped on the ground.

Ultear: You are so mean.... I did that to hide my identity.

Cana: But you could have chosen something else but you choose a smelly old man... you must be into those.

Another invisible arrow pierced her c_h_e_s_t and she dropped on the ground, Ur was standing behind them watching the scene unfold with a smile on her face.

Ur: Now... now... sisters don't be mean to her.

Cana: Now I have been thinking that if Axel and Ultear have a baby, what would the baby call you?? Grandma or Mom... and how would you explain you relation to Ultear to him or her??

Ur's and Ultear's mind shattered like fragile glass.

Erza: Cana... I think you broke them...

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A/N: In next chapter, Axel is going to meet someone.... let's see how many of you can guess correctly.