Narrator's POV;

The guild was silent after reading that note, furious that this mysterious wacko took their friends, and even more pissed because he was making them play this stupid game. Levy was crying softly with Gajeel awkwardly trying to comfort her, Erza was looking at the floor like it was guilty of some terrible crime, Gray was cussing like a sailor under his breath and Wendy was in Cana's arms, crying her little eyes out on the card mage's chest. Natsu was standing next to the bar, his fists clenched and ablaze. Head bent, his hair shadowed his eyes, teeth clamped so tight if they had been normal teeth, they probably would've broken.

Makarov was the first to speak "We must find the next clue as soon as possible. This may be a trap so whoever I send must be prepared," he looked around the room, almost like he was silently taking attendance and deciding who would be best to send.

"Erza, Freed, Levy, Gajeel Gray, Juvia and Wendy, you will go looking for the next clue, but first, we have to figure out the riddle in this clue. Anyone have an idea?"

Natsu jerked his head up realizing his name hadn't been called, "Wait! Why aren't you sending me with them?! I'm Luce's partner, and Lisanna is like a sister to me!"

"Natsu I'm not sending you for that exact reason. You tend to lose yourself in your emotions. That could cause even more trouble. Now," Makarov turned to the rest of the guild, ignoring Natsu's loud ranting, "does anyone have a clue as to what this riddle means?"

Natsu's POV;

I can't believe he isn't sending me! That's not fair! Well I'm going with or without permission! Anyone who takes my friends and plans to hurt them is good as ash! I looked at the paper that was lying on the counter. But in order to burn this guy's ass to dust, I have to figure out where the hell this clue is talking about. This may take some time. Which unfortunately I don't have.

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§Meanwhile§

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Narrator's POV;

While the guild was figuring out the code, Lucy and Lisanna were being led from their cell, down a long, dimly lit, seemingly endless hallway.

Lucy's POV;

What is up with this hallway? It seems miles long, and if I'm correct, we've been walking for almost an hour. After the creep with the purple hair came back, he took the chains out of the wall and handed us to some guard dressed in a black robe after whispering in his ear. The guard led -well actually more like dragged- us out of our cell, and here we are. I looked at Lisanna who seemed deep in thought. Maybe she's planning a way to get us free. I should start thinking too.

The wounds we accumulated from other attempts at escape screamed in protest at all the walking we have been doing, and the fact that the guard would pull our chains unnecessarily at random times didn't help. Hopefully the guild was looking for us. I'm actually surprised that they haven't come already.

The guard stopped suddenly and Lis and I ran right into him. We had finally come to the end of the hallway, a huge wooden door in the brick wall directly in front of us. The guard opened the door and a bright light shone through, blinding us because our eyes had gotten used to the dim hallways and cell. As we were led into the room, I was blindfolded and gagged. Cliché, right?? Well after that I was lifted onto some weird table. "Mmf! Smffffff!" They 'touched' me!!! I flailed around hoping to kick or punch the perv who did that. When I get out of this, he's so dead!!! I felt my arms being chained to the table above my head and my feet and middle being chained down as well. I heard a loud scream coming from my left. Lisanna!!!! I tried breaking the chains, screaming, do anything to help or comfort her! Suddenly I felt a huge surge of electricity fly through my body. I screamed as pain spread from my ribs to every limb. I won't fall unconscious! I refuse! Don't fail me wakefulness! The shock got stronger and I felt unconsciousness pull harder. It hurts but I have to stay awake!

I could hear a familiar voice dripping with evil in the background "Project Star Beast has begun!"

And that's when everything faded out.

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A/N

Soooooooo? What'd you think? What is Project Star Beast?? Who is the creep with purple hair? Tune in next Thursday to find out! Thanks for reading!

★Kie-chan out!★