I'm not sure what's going on,but I'm sure we're in for some fresh hell in the next few weeks. Prediction, the reveal next week will be Erza's thong-laden butt. The cover was foreshadowing.
I notice Levy is rocking some scars in whatever time period she's in. It's actually a little depressing, it feels like Fairy Tail just recovered from their non-death with that dragon and now it's implied they'll nearly die again? AND Levy's gonna be scarred? That sucks, I don't hate her character at all. Here's hoping for an asspull twist, and I think luck is on my side!
Lastly, weren't the other members or Fairy Tail going to fight Sabretooth? Why is it a free-for-all now?
I'm sadly dreading the same thing you're hoping for !