Fairy Tail: Wandering Beast

General Pov

Salem was currently sitting cross legged by a tree, Laxus leaning on another one in that cool guy pose and Juvia sitting on a rock looking at us.

"So what brings you to these parts of Fiore?" Laxus asked the water mage.

"O-oh Juvia was just here because she accepted a mission to take care of some dangerous forest fires around this area." She answered a little tensely because of Laxus.

"So you're Juvia huh."

"O-oh how do you know Juvia's name."

"Well, you literally just said it." Salem amusedly said and she blushed in embarrassment. "And sorcerer's weekly. They really hype you up as both a beautiful water mage and one of the strongest water wizards in Fiore." He answered.

"Wow Juvia didn't know she was that popular." Juvia said sheepishly.

"You have no idea." Salem shrugged

"Oh I'm sorry you know Juvia's name yet she doesn't know yours."

"The name's Saleme. Salem Shupiwe nice to meet cha."

"Its nice to meet you too." She smiled brightly.

"Now that introductions are out of the way. Did you hear anything about a monster around the volcanic area of the phoenix mountain?" Laxus asked.

"Yes, when Juvia got here yesterday it was only supposed to be a simple fire extinguishing mission but she sensed incredibly high magic power coming from the mountains. Then suddenly a Juvia heard a loud roar and a huge fire blast happened and the aftermath really damaged the nearby village and when she helped them put out the fires, they told her about the monster in the mountain which killed anyone who investigated." She finished her explanation.

"Hm guess hey Salem how strong is this fire dragon anyway?" Laxus asked Salem while Juvia was in shock surprise.

"D-Dragon are you both serious!?" She yelled in surprise.

"I know I don't still fully believe it either but the kid here is the one with the information." Laxus told her. "So how strong is this thing and what can we expect from it?" As Laxus was excited about fighting a dragon he knew he couldn't be too rash with this as he heard from old stories on who powerful dragons were.

"Well like I told you before it's a fire dragon about 18 feet tall so expect it to use magic similar to the salamander of fairy tail." Salem said and Laxus nodded.

"Wait a fire dragon like Natsu-san!?" Juvia chimed in.

"Yep, but fire dragon abilities aren't the only thing we should expect from it though." Salem has been seeing all these anomalies, especially the stronger ones having extra abilities they shouldn't have or gaining some extra buffs or mutations but it was still according to their characteristics. So, he expected it to have fire dragon slayer magic and something else according to its characteristics.

"What else is there?" Laxus asked.

"Am not entirely sure but be on your guard for anything fire related. As it's current overall strength I say it's around the level of a highly renowned S-class mage." He finished and Laxus nodded understanding the situation.

"Oh this is too much for poor Juvia, an actual dragon is around here." Juvia made a funny face while swaying back and forth making Laxus sweat drop and Salem laugh but her face went back to normal. "By the way, Salem-san, you seem to know a lot about this dragon. Is it that you've met other dragons before?" Juvia was hoping he met Metalican to get some information for Gajeel.

"Nope, my boss just sent me to here deal with the extra abnormalities." Salem shook his head.

"What about weaknesses?"

"Well dragon killing stuff is one of them so I can say your dragon slayer magic is good enough. I would say water and a tad bit of ice too but the volcano area gives it an advantage." Salem said but Juvia gasped. "What's wrong with you?"

"I-It's just when you mentioned ice it made me think about my darling Gray-sama." Juvia began getting all flushy and romantic. "Oh my darling Gray if only you were here you could help us slay this beast." Juvia said as began to imagine a scenario of a generic dragon being slayed Gray while he was in some sort of armour and her in a tattered princess dress being held in her arms.

"My princess are you alright?" The imaginary Gray said dreamily to Juvia.

"Oh my knight, thank you for saving me." Imaginary Juvia said.

"My princess, I know this is so sudden but will you marry me?" The Imaginary Gray proposed making the princess Juvia cry in happiness.

Outside Juvia's imagination the you males just looked at the water mage making weird faces and swaying around mumbling 'Gray-sama', 'My knight' and 'I do'.

"Juvia!" Laxus yelled at her, snapping her out of daydreaming. "This is not the time for daydreaming about fucking Gray!" He yelled, making her face turn red and steamy about the thought of having sex with Gray.

"Yo do you want to help us or are done here?" Salem asked her.

"Juvia wants to help of course!" Juvia said with determination. "This dragon is hurting people of the nearby settlement destroying their homes, crops, businesses and killing some. It's my job as a fairy tail wizard to…"

"Alright enough of that bullshit you could have just said yes and not give me a whole ass speech." Salem rolled his eyes, making Juvia have a funny shocked face when her speech was interrupted.

"I don't think you two would be necessary for this. I'll take on this dragon all by myself." He said a little arrogantly.

"Why because we're not dragon slayers?" Salem asked.

"Yes."

"I see your point but Juvia and I can help."

"We can." Juvia looked at him and so did Laxus.

"Yeah, while dragons might be very resistant to magic. Magic which counter's it like incase of the fire dragon is weak to water." Salem made up some random explanation. 'Also, like hell am I going to let a chance to get a potential new awesome transformation slip.' Salem thought greedily.

"Aright but it's in a volcano you sure you two can handle it?" Laxus asked.

"Juvia will do her best to help to the best of her abilities."

"I can handle it." Salem gave a small thumbs up and he noticed Laxus looking at him like he was waiting for something.

Sometime later

The three mages were in the volcano area of the phoenix mountain and Laxus and Juvia were following Salem to their destination and it seemed the mountains were slowly being terraformed to look more volcanic.

"So, um Juvia how's fairy tail been over these past few months." Laxus asked the rain woman.

"Oh, um it's been great. Everyone is still as energetic and rowdy as ever." Juvia answered a little awkwardly. She didn't know how to feel for Laxus as they still never spoke before when he was still a part of fairy tail but she heard he was a really arrogant guy but still one of the strongest in the guild. The battle of fairy tail then happened but she didn't hold a grudge along with everyone else at the guild but she was still a little wary of him.

"So they're all still idiots then. Good to hear." Laxus chuckled. "By the way, you don't have to be so tense around me. I am not going to attack you know."

"J-Juvia is s-sorry Laxus-san but we've never spoken before so Juvia plus you did sort of try to kill our friends not too long ago!" Juvia defended herself.

"Yeah, don't bring yep old stuff." Laxus grumbled.

"Oh, so that's what you did, you tried to kill your guildmates. No wonder you were expelled and here I thought you broke up with Mirajane or were cheating on her then left to think about your life's choices"' Salem joked.

"Are you trying to get electrocuted brat." Laxus said in annoyance.

"Oh, may Laxus-san you were in a relationship with Mira-san Juvia was unaware of this." Juvia gasped and put her hand on her mouth and began to imagine lewd scenes between Laxus and Mirajane then shifting to her and her Grey. 'So lewd.' She thought with a heavy blush on her face.

"Get your minds out of the gutter you two!" He yelled in annoyance and bopped the two of them on their heads knocking them to the ground.

"Ow~." The two of them moaned in pain and nursed the comedic large bumps on their heads.

"Just lead the fucking way." Laxus grumbled so Salem and Juvia got up and continued walking.

A little while later the three got to the volcanic area and they felt a strong magical energy coming from a large cave head. Laxus felt the magic power and atomically knew this was going to be a good but tough battle. Juvia was scared of the pressure but it stood strong, while Salem seemed to be preparing for something.

The elder dragon came out of its cave seemingly knowing they were there and let out a powerful roar shaking the whole mountain area. Laxus and Juvia were surprised to see a real-life dragon just a couple of metres away from them.

"YO LOOK ALIVE IT'S ABOUT TO ATTACK!!" Salem yelled at them, snapping them out of their daze as the dragon let out a powerful breath attack.

"LIGHTNING DRAGON'S ROAR!" Laxus fired an attack of his own and the clash in attacks caused a huge explosion and shockwave. A powerful clash of attacks almost blew Juvia away but Salem grabbed on to her using his cat tail.

Laxus jumped into action as he used his lightning body to zip to the Teostra.

"Lightning dragons iron fist!" He slammed his fist on the elder dragon's head making it flinch in pain but it did not deter it and lit its body on fire burning Laxus hand but he backed away before it could claw him.

Salem jumped in too but he decided to keep a distance and provided as he knew the thing can easily defeat him but he can make things easier for Laxus.

"Animal soul: Sea Serpent!" He transformed into his demi sea serpent mode. He Knew it had a disadvantage in this volcanic area but this was the best choice due to the elder dragon's weakness to water.

Juvia got her bearings back and also jumped in. Though she wasn't sure she would be much help in this sort of environment.

Laxus had just backed away from the dragon and clenched his burned fist. The Teostra than stomped on the ground making fire erupt from underneath Laxus which he was barely able to dodge but the creature was in front of him and hit him with its paw clotted in fire sending him a few feet away.

The elder dragon was hit with two strong water blasts making it roar in annoyance and slight pain as the water seemed to have evaporated of its skin. It turned its attention to Salem and Juvia and got ready to charge.

"Water Ray!" Juvia threw her attack water blast but the creature just seemed to knock it away. But it served to be a good distraction as Laxus hit it with a Lightning dragon's roar.

"Water Trumpet!" Salem blew out a big stream of water to which the Teostra covered itself with fire to shield itself from the attack.

The elder dragon stomped on the ground again but with time magma came out gushing on all sides making the three mages jump on to rocks as safe zones. The mountain rumbled as it spat out a little lava.

The Teostra then let out some powder from its scales surrounding itself and the rest blow to the mages.

"FUCK MOVE!!" Salem warned them but it was already too late as the powder exploded in their faces making them take damage.

Juvia almost fell into the lava but she was caught by Salem in his hybrid owl form. Laxus used his lightning body to get himself to safety. The dragon then made multiple fireballs and flung them at the mages. Salem tried his best to dodge but was almost hit by one but Juvia used a water attack to propel him out of the way.

The three went higher to get a little bit more distance and get out of the lava covered area but the monster flapped its wings and flew after them. It shot another breath attack which barely missed them but destroyed a good chunk of the mountain side.

"This thing has some serious power but we can't take the fight any further or the it might affect the people of the nearby villages and town." Laxus spoke.

The Teostra then got close to Salem and Juvia since our protagonist was flying a little slower than Laxus and opened its mouth for a chomp.

"Water cyclone!" Juvia made a huge twister of water at the dragon, making it roar in annoyance and a little pain at the attack. "D-Did Juvia actually hurt it?" She looked in surprise.

"Well, you gave it a little sting but it mostly backed away because it hates water." Salem told her.

The Teostra made two large fireballs in its hands.

"Lightning Dragon's Heavenward Halberd!" Lauxs launched his lightning Halberd at fast speeds hitting the elder dragon making it roar in pain. Laxus accelerated to it with an iron fist attack but the elder dragon regained its bearings fast though still injured it used its explosion technique damaging the slayer but hit him with a flaming fist sending him rocketing towards the ground. The dragon slayer was not out of the fight though as he got up and made a mock come at me gesture.

It was about to let out a breath attack on him but it was hit by another water cyclone. It snarled at the two but still kept its guard up if Laxus was going to attack. The Teostra unleased of explosions all over the sky making Salem manoeuvre away from them but the explosions also blocked Laxus's vision for a bit.

The elder dragon used this as a way to get to Salem and with a flaming claw. In a brief second, he dropped Juvia and was struck by the attack smashing him to the ground. While Juvia was falling she used her magic to shoot water out of her hands to gently land on the ground.

"Lighting Dragon's Roaring Thunder!" Laxus attacked but the dragon stood its ground and charged for Laxus and he didn't back out and he met the dragon's charge with a lightning fist and it caused a massive shockwave.

Salem cracked his neck as he got out of the mountain side as the attack got him good. He noticed Laxus fighting the dragon alone in the sky, causing more damage to the area around them. He saw Juvia just watching the fight.

"What are you doing?" He asked her.

"Salem-san you're alright!" She said with relief.

"Yeah, as if I would let myself get one-shotted." He crossed his arms. "Now why are you just standing here?"

"Juvia thought it would be best to leave this to Laxus-san for now till she can find a good opening." She spoke. 'I'm not at that level. I would only get in his way if I tried to help so I should keep my distance and provide support.' She thought.

"I can see your side of the story but sometimes you don't have to wait for the opening, you make it yourself." Salem spoke. 'Am sure Laxus can handle the elder dragon but if it gets too bad, I can use the Quetzalcoatl form.' He thought.

"Lightning Dragon's Talons!" Laxus kicked the dragon hard and it responded by making explosions around its body making Laxus zip away but when he deactivated his spell, he was hit by a heat wave making fall to the ground but he landed on his feet. "Damn this thing is really tough." He was a little banged up but still fine.

The dragon then made a huge ball of fire and shot it down to the dragon slayer.

"Raging Bolt!" Laxus made his own huge ball of electricity and threw it, making another explosion and huge explosion destroying the area around them. Laxus then dodged a barrage of smaller fireballs dropping like meteors causing mass destruction.

Salem rushed to the two of them and transformed into his sea serpent form.

"Hydro Bombs!" He made multiple balls of water all in huge size and threw them at the dragon.

The Teostra noticed the attack and lit its self on fire, evaporating the attacks. It failed to noticed Juvia preparing an attack.

"Water Nebula!" She unleashed a rotating helix of water at the dragon which again did little damage.

Teostra than unleashed a barrage of fire balls which managed to damage the water mage as she was not as fast as Laxus. It launched a breath attack at her but Laxus got her out of the way thanks to his lighting body.

Salem clapped his hands together and a vortex of water swirled around him.

"I hope this works." "Sea Leviathan's Charge!" He unleashed a huge water sea serpent shaped attack. It was still very wonky and only travelled in a straight line but it was still good enough. 'Thank you, Noelle.'

The Teastra fired a fire dragon's roar and vaporized the attack.

"Lightning Dragons secret art: Heavenly Plasma Barrage!" Laxus chanted as multiple magic appeared and a barrage of huge lighting blasts fired out of them which the dragon couldn't dodge.

Salem went to normal turning his legs to his rabbit mode and jumped so fast and hard that the ground beneath him broke. He then shifted in a second to his legs to the wyvern's and pumped so much of his poison magic into them. Thanks to the extra speed from the jump the elder dragon didn't react and Salem talon stabbed its eye. Physical magic was said not to normally work on dragons because of their scales, and so Salem decided to try attacking it internally.

The dragon roared in pain and anger as it unleashed a powerful explosion around itself heavily damaging Salem but his wyvern form did help minimise the damage a bit. He crashed to the ground and was in his normal state.

"Grand Tsunami!"

"Lightning dragon's Heavenward Halberd!"

The combination of lighting and water did more damage to the elder dragon knocking it down but it was getting extremely angry at them at this point. But its body was getting heavier and it grunted in discomfort.

The three were about to attack again but it slammed its feet in the ground making multiple huge pillars of fire cover all of them.

Laxus took heavy damage but could still continue on, Salem shifted to his Ankylosaurus form to help tank the attack though he was heavily damaged as well. Juvia received the worst damage though and she was on her knees looking panting heavily and flinching in pain. The Teostra's attack would have killed her but it focused a lot more on Laxus's pillar because he was the bigger threat to it.

The Dragon began wobbling, slightly confusing Laxus and Juvia. Salem smirked a little.

"Beast Arm: Zinogre." His Zingore arm appeared and his hair grew longer. "Laxus!" He shot a lightning beam at the mage and Laxus began devouring the move.

"Thanks for the meal." Laxus said and lightning danced around him.

"Juvia, I know you're really jacked up now but I need your help trapping this thing in a prison of water." He told the water mage.

"D-Don't worry J-Juvia can s-still fight!" She said determined as she pushed past the pain. She had seen and heard stories how most of her fellow guild members had been pushed to the brink but still kept fighting. "Juvia is a member of fairy tail too and she'll keep on fighting no matter what!"

"Good. Now let's got the poison I stabbed in it won't keep it affected long!" "Animal Soul: Sea serpent!" Salem transformed.

"Water Bubble!"

"Deep Sea prison!"

The two poured a lot of their magic power in the huge water prison to restrain the beast. The creature lifted itself on fire to evaporate or break out but the poison was really affecting it and the water prison still stood.

"LAXUS!!" The two yelled.

"Yeah, don't remind me!" He screamed as jumped in the air and a huge magic circle appeared above him. "Lightning Dragon's Secret Arts: Heavenly Skylight!" A huge beam of lightning was brought down to the dragon and with the mix of the highly concentrated water magic the attack was even worse.

After Laxus' devastating attack was done, Juvia was blown away and on the ground struggling to stay conscious and the elder began glowing purple. Seeing an opportunity Salem gathered his strength and ran to it and touched its head.

It was easier due to it being defeated so there wasn't much to work on. Though with little magic he had left it was a tad bit more difficult than he initially thought.

"So that was your plan to take-over this thing." Laxus said as he looked at Salem as if he was trying to solve his evil plan or something.

"Maybe we should get ourselves patched up first before we talk." Salem suggested as he fell to the ground and breathed heavily.

Laxus just sighed, he won't deny that was also really hurt and tired so he was the only one of the three who could keep going so he grabbed the two and carried them to the nearest village a little far away.