After returning to Magnolia, Natsu battles Erza as a test of strength. The match is interrupted by an emissary from the Magic Council, who arrests Erza for the damages caused during the Eisenwald incident. Macao disguises himself as Natsu as a favor for saving his life, allowing the Dragon Slayer to storm the council headquarters Era and rescue Erza. However, he discovers that Erza is merely standing a mock trial for the council to display their authority, and the two are forced to spend the night in a cell. Natsu tries to resume their match at the guild the next day, but she defeats him with a single punch. Natsu remains determined to prove himself and takes an S-Class job request with Happy without Makarov's permission. Lucy refuses to join them until she reads that the reward is a Zodiac Gatekey. (Source: Wikipedia)

Aired on: 12/13/2009