Caught in the Crossfire

"What exactly are you all doing here at my house?" Eleven, speechless, looking at the large group of people sitting around him.

"We're here to have fun!"

"Love! I'm here to have fun!"

Natsu and Happy immediately raised their little hands and paws, shouting joyfully. But the next second, Erza glared at them sternly, and they sat obediently on the bench, not daring to say another word.

"We're here to discuss that assigned mission with you." Erza finished her dessert and returned to her serious demeanor.

"That's right, Eleven. Since something like that happened before, we can't just stand by and do nothing!" Mira interjected, sweeping the floor fiercely with a broom in her hand.

Mira, Natsu, and the others had already learned about what had happened a few years ago from others, which is why they all gathered at Eleven's house, intending to do their part.

"You guys are really something... Ugh! Mira, don't forget to sweep under the sofa for me too, I dropped sunflower seeds all over the floor last time. Where were we? Anyway, thank you for your concern, really!"

Eleven a little touched and sincerely thanked everyone. Except for Mira, who was rolling her eyes, everyone else smiled.

"However, I'm still going to do the mission alone, none of you need to come!" However, Eleven then changed his tone and refused Erza and the others with a serious expression.

"But what if..."

"There are no 'buts'! Erza, have you forgotten the guild master's teachings? Fairy Tail mages must learn how to handle the difficulties they encounter in their work! Besides, I'm an S-class mage, so you don't need to worry about me. This is just a task I was assigned to myself; I can handle it myself."

Eleven deliberately spoke in a stern tone to discourage Erza from their idea.

Erza pursed her lips, remaining silent. Eleven brought up the guild's rules, leaving the dogmatic Erza utterly speechless.

A moment of silence fell, then Natsu suddenly yelled, "Ugh! I'm so angry! Eleven, take this, Fire Dragon's Iron Fist!"

"What the hell are you doing, Natsu?"

Eleven was startled by Natsu's sudden rampage and quickly gathered his Telekinesis to block the attack, pinning Natsu in mid-air. However, the overflowing flames still blackened a large area of the roof.

"This isn't just your problem!" Natsu, whose body was held in place by Eleven, didn't struggle but instead shouted loudly at Eleven.

"Eleven, we're partners! Since your mission is so dangerous, why won't you let us help you? What do you mean 'it's your own business'? What do you mean 'we don't need to worry about you'? Ugh! Ugh! I'm getting angrier and angrier! Eleven, put me down, I'm going to punch you!"

Natsu's words were illogical, but he seemed to get angry as he spoke, and began to struggle angrily. However, he was no match for Eleven and remained firmly fixed in mid-air.

"I think Natsu is right! Eleven, you went too far!" Happy raised her little hand in support of Natsu.

"That angry idiot is right, I'm starting to feel annoyed too!" Gray stood up, pulled up his shorts, and looked displeased.

Cana fiddled with the tarot cards on the table over and over again, then frowned and looked up. "Eleven, no matter how many times I do the readings, the result is that you'll encounter danger this time you go out, a very dangerous kind. So let us go with you, at least we can look out for you."

Lisanna sidled up to Eleven, grabbing his arm and pleading, "Brother Eleven, please, please take us with you! If we don't do anything, what if... we'll be so sad!"

Mira stood behind Eleven, holding a broom in one hand and a mop in the other, her face grim, looking ready to strike at the slightest provocation.

"I, we'll help too!" Levy her courage and puffed out her chest!

Jet and Droy looked at Levy with admiration, impressed by her helpful and kind nature.

"Sigh," Eleven sighed helplessly, looking at everyone in the room, "I'm only doing this for your own good..."

Bang! Bang!

"Eleven, can you stop dawdling?" Mira behind him was getting impatient, slamming the cleaning tools in her hands onto the ground with a loud thud.

Eleven didn't even need to turn around to know how terrifying Mira's expression was; look how frightened Lisanna and Gray were. Helpless, he quickly changed his mind and chose to compromise.

"Alright, alright, I'll bring people along for the mission, but not everyone. To be honest, this is an S-rank designated mission, and many of you aren't strong enough to participate in this level of mission."

As he spoke, Elvin turned his gaze to the three members of the Lane Engine trio: Cana, Lisanna Elfman, and Gray. The meaning behind his gaze was clear, and those who were looked at by Elvin lowered their heads in shame.

Natsu, having been suspended in mid-air, was forgotten by Eleven. When Natsu realized Eleven wasn't looking at him, he felt himself float away!

Having been acknowledged as having S-rank strength by Eleven, Natsu became incredibly arrogant. Without even blushing or panting, he floated in the sky, grinning foolishly, his gaze sweeping over the group of weaklings below, especially Gray. He was as smug as could be, practically screaming "I'm strong!" on his face.

"Oh, right, and Natsu too, you can't either." Natsu's laughter reminded Eleven of his presence. He looked up and said casually, ignoring Natsu's momentarily stiff smile, before turning to look at Erza and Mira.

Hesitated for a moment

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Eleven finally made his decision and said, "Yes, I've decided. I'll take Erik with me on this mission."

In the distance, in Kinana's rented room, Erik's ears twitched, and he also looked completely bewildered.

Holy crap? What does this have to do with me?

You're taking me on such a dangerous mission instead of them!

Elizabeth, you're definitely no good!

I've finally seen through you!

Convexˋ_ˊ#

"Oh? So you mean I'm not as good as Erik?"

Erza's face instantly darkened. She summoned a longsword, gripped the hilt, and looked ready to kill Eleven at the slightest provocation.

Mira, who was behind him, couldn't stand it any longer. She had already transformed into Demon and placed a sharp, angular demonic hand directly on the top of Eleven's head.