[color=00aeef]"Lazarus!"[/color] Sasha's shout tore out her throught as she watched him get thrown through the air. She would not let him die... she couldn't let him die. She leaped towards him, not seeming to realise anything else was going on as she hurried to save him, protect him. As the Dragon didn't come down on him, Sasha was sure that she could hear her own heart beating as she slowed near him. At his words, Sasha looked up, fear and horror filling her as her gaze landed on the black mage before returning back to Lazarus. [color=00aeef]"Lazarus... "[/color] she whispered, reaching out to him, knowing just how challenging this would be for him. [color=00aeef]"Lazarus. I'm here."[/color] She said, louder as she held his gaze. [color=00aeef]"I love you."[/color] She didn't know how to snap him out of it, how to bring hm back to her. She wrapped her arms around him, curling in against his body, her ice armour slipping away. [color=00aeef]"Lazarus, I'm not going to let him hurt you. He won't take you away from me. I promise."[/color] What ever happened, she was not going to let Lazarus be swept up in Zeref's mischief. [hr] Jarvis held Amelia close against him, his gaze looking around him for any sign of danger. He would not let anything harm Amelia. Doing what he could to aid the guild, he lowered his gaze to Amelia, knowing that he would do anything to ensure she left this island unhurt. [color=aba000]"Amelia... "[/color] He could only be content with Sam being back at the guild. His gaze moved to Jamie, and he knew he would do anything to protect them, and save them from harm. When Zeref appeared, Jarvis shifted, moving more in front of Amelia and towards Jamie. [color=aba000]"Jamie... if things go south, use the teleportation lacrima." [/color] [hr] As Jasmine launched herself at Penny, she stumbled back slightly, but didn't fall. Wrapping her arms around the younger girl, Penny closed her eyes and let out a slow breath. Jasmine was shaking... she had really scared the girl... [color=f7976a]"I'm sorry, Jaz."[/color] She said softly, hugging her close. [color=f7976a]"No, its not your fault."[/color] she said, brushing back Jasmine's hair, wiping at the blood. "[color=f7976a]It's not your fault. I would have made this choice... I can't leave you, or Sasha, Ariel, Damien."[/color] She said softly, trying to reassure Jasmine. [color=f7976a]"It isn't your fault, okay Jasmine? It's mine."[/color] [color=f7976a]"Shhhhhhh."[/color] Soothing Jasmine, or trying to soothe her, Penny gave her a gentle squeeze and for a moment she didn't know whether or not she was giving Jasmine comfort or taking comfort from her. [color=f7976a]"Yes... it's an attack... based on bond, trust."[/color] She explained, [color=f7976a]"Jaz... I've told you before, you're family. Mine. i wanted to protect you, keep you safe. But.... You're strong... you're brave. Even if you don't know it."[/color] she didn't want to let her go, but she did so as Jasmine healed her remaining injuries. She didn't care that she was wearing clothes torn by the metal, covered in her own blood. she nodded at Jasmine's words, [color=f7976a]"I'll always come back." She promised. "You're right. We need to get going."[/color] Still, she lingered a moment more, her gaze on Jasmine. [color=f7976a]"Everything will be okay. We will come out of this."[/color] She drew in a breath, glancing to the exceed before she started in the direction of the others. She shuddered at the scene of something dark, something evil nearby and swallowed as she came upon the scene. A handful of dragons... even one was one too many. Her gaze swept over the rest of the scene, resting on Damien for a moment before moving onto the source of the dark magic, Zeref. Perfect. Just perfect. As if they hadn't been though enough already. Wearily, she ran a hand through her hair, dislodging dirt and leaves. The general feel of everyone else... it wasn't good. Drawing a breath, Penny began another song, hoping to fill her comrades with hope and energy once more. [hr] Mavis, Ferrin Marvis drew her gaze to Ferrin, her expression oddly dark as she studied him, clearly not pleased with his words. She waited a beat, as if to see whether Ferrin would say anything else. [color=ed145b]"Sometimes, Ferrin dear, I wonder if you will ever think before you speak."[/color] She brought her gaze back to Zeref, contemplating him. He did not seem phased by those that were charging towards him. [color=ed145b]"You will leave those dragons alone- they aren't yours, Zeref! You have no claim to them."[/color] She said, her voice loud once more. Something seemed to happen, the figures charging towards Zeref freezing in the air. Curious, Mavis watched them for a moment, before returning her gaze to Zeref. [color=black]"It ends... 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