Romeo Conbolt: The Demon Wolf
Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail, its characters, or any other content that may be traced to other sources found in this story.
Big fan of chaosphoenix123 and wanted to write this. Check out his stories they are great to read. Not trying to steal anything just saying that now. Not sure how far I'll go with this story but we'll see.
"Speaking out loud"
"Speaking in thought/dream/flashback"
"Dragons/Demons/or anything falling into that category speaking"
Chapter 1 The Day It All Changed
The news of Natsu's and the others fate on Tenrou Island had hit the Fairy Tail guild hard. In just two weeks after hearing the heartbreaking report, the once lively days of the guild filled with wild cheers and merriment was replaced with silence of despair and a strong feeling of loss. This was especially true for young Romeo Conbolt who idolized the pink haired fire dragon slayer with all his heart. He was like a big brother to him and now he's gone along with the rest of them. Him, Gray, Lucy, Erza, Happy, Wendy, Master Makarov, and all the others, gone.
The boy's father Macao walked up to him and they then sat by the bar. The pair sat their in uncomfortable silence for what seemed like hours until Macao decided to break the silence. "Look son, I know it hurts right now but in time the scars will heal." The fire mage said to his son in the most comforting tone he could. Unfortunately, that didn't seem to help Romeo at all.
"You don't understand Dad. They were all family and now. Now they're all gone." The young boy said on the verge of tears. "I understand how you feel Romeo but…" Macao said trying to pull he son into a hug. However, Romeo jumped out of his chair away from his father. "NO YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND JUST LEAVE ME ALONE!" Romeo screamed as he ran out of the guild crying. "Romeo wait!" Macao said running after his son but lost him among the streets of Magnolia. "Damn it where could that kid have run off to."
-TIMESKIP 1 HOUR-
Romeo was in the forest outside of town sitting on an old tree stump. Tears continuously pouring out of eyes showing no signs of stopping.
"Why *sniff* why do I keep losing people. First my mother leaves and now this." Romeo said still crying. Just then the boy heard foot steps all around him. He turned and found five men all wearing Oni masks stepping out from the shadows like monsters.
"Well, well look what we have here." said one of the men "Looks like we got a kid who ran away from home. Could always use more bait, grab him!" the man ordered
Romeo tried to run but one of the other men pinned him to the ground. "Let me go!" Romeo yelled as he struggled to get free but to no avail.
"Alright let's get going." the leader said as the group walked off with Romeo in toe kicking and screaming.
About ten minutes later Macao arrived at the scene. "Damn he isn't here either. Where could Romeo be?"
The group of masked men arrived at a camp sight where there were twenty or so others all wearing one masks. The one carrying Romeo brought him to a wheeled cage holding seven other prisoners.
"In you go." the man said as he threw Romeo inside and locking the door behind him.
"Hey let me out of here!" Romeo yelled but was just ignored
"Don't bother kid they won't listen." Said a voice behind Romeo. It was an old man with long grey hair, a scar through his right eye, and ragged clothes. "You might as well kiss your freedom goodbye."
"What are they going to do to us?" Romeo asked the man
"These men work for a cult group that worships the black wizard Zeref and have been hired by The Alvarez Empire. Rumor has it that a powerful demon has been destroying their ships that approach Ishgar." The man explained
"Why would a demon care about that?" Romeo asked
"I not sure. But if I were to guess, this demon is not one created by Zeref and is defending its territory. As a result this demon has become an obstacle for Alvarez and they seek to correct this." the man said
"But what does this have to do with us?" asked Romeo
"Isn't it obvious kid." said another prisoner who was a man in his late twenties. "They're going to use us as bait to lure the demon into a trap. Apparently this demon can be lured by the scent of blood. In other words; we are to be used as human sacrifices." the man said in a grim tone.
Romeo then remembered what the man said "Looks like we got a kid who ran away from home. Could always use more bait, grab him!"
"Wait so… we're all gonna… be food for this thing." Romeo said beyond terrified
"There is no guarantee that they will be able to kill the demon." another person spoke, it was a slender young woman of average height with amber-colored eyes. She had moderately brown hair which extends down her back and is normally tied up at the back while her forehead is framed by several bangs. Her outfit is reminiscent of the traditional Indian sari designed with a primarily scarlet color scheme while framed around the side with a yellow, white and orange pattern-like design and a white choli worn underneath. The woman's body was adorned with jewelry such as golden bangles worn around the wrists of both her both arms, gold brassards worn on the middle of both her upper arms as well as gold anklets worn above her ankles and brown sandals. "Although, they have the means to lure it hear and possibly wound it. I seriously doubt they can kill it." the woman continued
"How can you be so sure." Said another prisoner, a fat forty year looking old man
"I have heard many rumors surrounding the demon. It is indeed not one of Zeref's creations and if that is the case then whatever plan these people may have will fail. This is a true demon, a creature as powerful as dragons." the woman finished
"A true demon." Romeo muttered
Just then a bird with a large head with a small tuft on top, a small beak and round eyes, as well as small wings, feet and a tail appeared behind the woman. The bird was primarily yellow with a turquoise shirt.
"Eclair knows what she is talking about. There's no way humans can kill that monster." Said the bird
"That's enough Momo." the woman known as Eclair said.
After a few hours had passed the masked group began the journey to the demon's territory.
"Looks like the countdown to our demise has begun." said the old man
"Two days. That is all we have at the very least." said another prisoner
"I'm gonna die. I going to die." Romeo thought in despair
-Time skip 2 days-
As the group continued their journey Romeo and the other prisoners were growing weak due to the lack of being fed. The boy wondered how worried his dad must be along with everyone else in Fairy Tail. First the Tenrou Team vanishes and now him.
"I wonder if they're still looking for me?" Romeo thought
It was nightfall by the time the group reached the randevú point. "Alright men this is the meeting point. Our job is to prepare the bait for the demon and wait for the soldiers of Alvarez to arrive." the leader explained
As Romeo looked up at the moon he noticed it was red liked blood.
"A blood moon." Romeo heard Eclair say "If that's case the demon will appear for sure."
"Why is that Eclair?" Romeo asked
"It is said that when there is a blood moon in the sky it is a sign that a demon's bloodlust is at its peak." She explained as Romeo gulped. If that's true the demon won't be able to resist coming.
Romeo and the rest of the prisoners were led out of the cage and chained to a wooden pillar. Just then a very large group cloaked figures approached the Oni masked men.
"We are from Alvarez. We thank you for your assistance." Said one of the figures
"We are honored to be of service to Lord Zeref. But if you don't mind me asking; if this demon is as powerful as the rumors say. How do you plan on killing it?" The masked man asked
"They don't even know." Romeo thought
As an answer the hooded man raised his right hand. On cue about ten large and mysterious looking cannons were revealed to be positioned around the camp.
"These cannons are designed to fire powerful imprisonment spells that will trap the demon. Then our Exorcist Mages will use their talents to slay the demon. Whether this thing is as powerful as a dragon or not, it still is weak to holy magic." the hooded man explained
"Will this many people be enough to lure the demon here?" the masked man asked
"Yes this should do." the hooded man answered "Alright men began the ceremony."
One of the masked man walked up and cut off an arm of two of the prisoners. As they yelled in the man said, "If the scent of blood doesn't make the beast show up the sound of your screaming will."
Romeo squeezed is eyes shut not wanting to see the horror that was taking place nor the horror that was to come.
"Nastu. Dad. Anyone. Save me." Romeo said mentally as tears of fear and despair began to run down his face.
"Hey look this one is crying." One of the cultists said walking up to Romeo alongside another. "You should feel honored kid. Your going to be a sacrifice of our great Lord Zeref."
Just then a loud and ominous howl was heard and a flock of birds was seen fleeing into the night sky.
"It is here." said one of the hooded figures "Prepare the chain cannons. Tonight we slay the beast!"
Everything was in position. The cannons ready to fire, the mages ready with their spells. The scent of blood was strong in the air. Silence the covered the area along with a strange tension in the air. As time passed Romeo was beginning to think that the demon wouldn't show up. However, those hopes were dashed as a loud stomping could be heard, each one louder than the last signaling that something big was coming.
Romeo then heard the leader of the Alvarez troops say something. "Now let's finish this. Fangs of Hell."
From out of nowhere a pillar of bluish purple fire erupted from where the forest and and the mountain range met. The loud stomping sound began again but was more rapid and kept getting louder. A loud roar like howl was then heard. The pillar disappeared and the noise stopped. "So it wants to play does it." Said the Alvarez leader.
Then a large stream of bluish purple fire came from the forest engulfing the surrounding area. A giant four legged silhouette rose up from the trees which were incredibly tall themselves. So tall that a dragon might be able to hide in them. The beast approached the chained prisoners as Romeo looked at the creature in absolute terror.
"Fire the chain cannons!" the leader ordered as golden chains shot out from the cannons and wrapped around the creature's body pinning it too the ground. Because of the darkness Romeo couldn't make out what the demon looked like.
"Begin the exorcism!" the leader ordered as fifty mages surrounded the beast and began a chant that Romeo couldn't understand. As the did this a giant blue magic circle appeared beneath the demon. It was wide enough to surround its entire body. A pillar of blue light erupted from the circle and engulfed the demon who was still trying to break free of the chains.
"Are they actually going to kill it?" Romeo thought as the man in charge stepped forward. He appeared to be looking the demon straight in the eye.
"Fangs of Hell, Fenris. The penalty for defying lord Zeref is annihilation. Prepare to die the death of a fool." the man then raised his hand and the spell intensified but the demon known as Fenris did not cry out in pain, he did not react at all.
"What to proud to show when your in agony. No matter you'll be screaming soon enough." the man said as he ordered to maximize the spell. However, Fenris was unfazed.
"Fine then men forward. Skin the demon!" He ordered as men with swords charged at the demon. However, a huge burst of bluish purple fire erupted from Fenris's body engulfing everything in the vicinity. As the flames spread to the camp Romeo screamed as everything faded into black.
When Romeo regained consciousness he found himself in a field of the demon's flames. His clothes were charred and his arms, legs and face were covered in cuts. He was also no longer chained to the pillar but the cuffs were still on his wrist. Examining the state of the small bit of chains still attached to the cuffs it appeared that the flames melted him free. "Am I alive?" Romeo said to himself
The raven haired boy looked around finding himself alone aside from the charred bodies of soldiers scattered around the area. As Romeo walked around he saw the Oni masked man who captured him walking towards him holding a curved blade. As he did the mask fell of revealing a severely burnt face.
"Where do you think you're going brat. You are to be used as a sacrifice for our lord Zeref. Now let's go slave." the man said as he walked towards Romeo with a mad look on his face.
Romeo was trapped between this man and the fire with nowhere to run. The boy then noticed a sword that probably belonged to one of the soldiers. He picked it up in self defense.
"I am no one's slave, got me." Romeo said still shaking from fear and due to how heavy the sword was.
"Ha! So the brat thinks he's free. Guess I need to teach you how to respect your superiors!" The man said rushing towards Romeo with his sword. As the sword came down Romeo swung his sword with all of his strength and managed to parry the blow. However, the sword fell out of his hands in the process. The man then kicked the boy away on to the ground before walking up to him. "Attacking a follower of Zeref is like attacking Zeref himself and that is an unforgivable sin." The man said raising his sword, "DIE SINNER!" as Romeo eyes were paralyzed open awaiting death. However, right before impact the man was flattened by giant paw with razor sharp and was covered in blue and black fur.
Romeo back up and the looked up and got a full view of the demon. It was a dragon sized wolf with black demonic wings and purple feathers. Its body was covered in black fur with purple markings all over. It also has five whip like tails with blue fur on the tips of each. Romeo wasn't sure that he should be relieved that the demon just save his life or terrified that he'd be next.
The demon lowered its head and looked at Romeo strait in the eye. To Romeo's surprise the demon showed no signs of attacking. Instead it looked at him with a look in curiosity. Romeo once again fell unconscious.
Once Romeo opened his eyes again he saw the blood colored moon again. "Well at least I'm not dead." He thought. "Hey wait why does the ground feel so furry?" Romeo sat up and found himself resting on the demon's head. As such he did he one thing any rational human being would do in such a situation; scream as loudly as humanly possible.
"OW! You've got some strong lungs don't you." Said a loud in human voice
Romeo climbed over and was looking straight into the red eye of the demon, he could even see his reflection.
"Finally awake I see." said the giant winged wolf
"Did you save me?" Romeo asked the demon
"Correct young one. Let's just say you interest me." The demon answered
"I thought demons were evil." Said Romeo
"Most are I'll admit. But if history tells us anything humans and demons our just as bad as each other. Your own experience should be proof of that."
"So what happens now?"
"That depends on you. I will give you two choices. First: I can drop you off to the nearest town and you can go back to your normal life. Or choice number two: You may study under me."
"Study under you?"
"Yes, as you have realized I am a fire demon. If you choose to become my student then you will become a Fire Devil Slayer. Know if you choose this path a long road of violence and strife will follow. So which will it be: a normal life or the life of a Devil Slayer." The demon asked
"If I become your student, then you can make me strong?"
"The training will be intense and difficult. I cannot guarantee you power, only train you. It all depends on your own determination."
"The power of a demon. The power eat fire and defeat powerful foes. Just like him." Romeo thought
"Alright, teach me. Help me become the Fire Devil Slayer." Romeo answered
"Very well child. Which reminds me we still haven't been probably introduced: I am known as Fangs of Hell, Fenris." The demonic wolf known as Fenris proclaimed "So what about you runt. What do I call you?"
"I am Romeo Conbolt." Romeo answered
"Romeo… Conbolt…" Fenris repeated "Alright Romeo starting tomorrow your path to become the Fire Devil Slayer begins." Fenris said as an image of a red dragon flashed his mind.
"Well Igneel it's been centuries since we've spoken but I still remember what you said to me."
-FLASHBACK-
Fenris is seen in a field of fire with a red dragon.
"So you really intent to raise that human as your own child Igneel?"
"Indeed Fenris I do. In fact I'm quite excited about it." Igneel said with a large grin
"Being a father is one thing. But teaching him the very magic that was designed to kill you too. Have you lost your mind?"
"I am aware of the risks Fenris. However, Natsu will need dragon slayer magic if he is to survive in this world."
"True but still. Haven't dragon slayers cost your kind enough already."
"I know what I'm doing old friend."
Fenris sighed in defeat "You know the risks that's all I'm going to say. But if this gets you killed remember this, I told you so."
Igneel only laughed "I'll keep that in mind. But before you leave let me say this. There is no greater joy than seeing your child succeed and that feeling will make you want to do any to prepare them regardless of the risk. If you ever have a kid you'll understand this too. Besides why else would you ask for that spell."
-FLASHBACK END-
"Preparing your child for the world regardless of risk. Igneel you may be a big hearted fool. But I think you are right about something."
"Something the matter Fenris you've been very quiet." said Romeo
"It is nothing Romeo. Speaking of which here we are." Fenris said approaching a large cave.
-Meanwhile at Magnolia-
Macao is seen sitting at guild bar. The look of despair could be seen by anyone. "Romeo… Romeo…" He muttered over and over again. His friend Wakaba Mine then sat next to him.
"Listen Macao I know your worried we all are but don't worry we'll find him so cheer up." Wakaba said to his friend who turned to look at him.
"First everyone on Tenrou Island and now Romeo. What's happening Wakaba?" Macao asked
"I don't know man. I don't know. All I can say is that we can try and protect whose left." Wakaba said as the two drowned their depression in alcohol.
-TIMESKIP SEVEN YEARS-
Even after seven years the town of Magnolia had remained as lively as ever. The train station was bustling with people. A train coming back from Acalypha Town had just pulled up and people began to disembark.
However, one passenger was different from the rest. It was a young boy looking about the age of thirteen with large dark blue nearly black eyes and short, slightly messy dark purple. He was fairly muscular for his age, mostly around his abdomen, his chest and a little in his arms. He wore a black, open jacket with a hood and sleeves that went slightly past his elbows. Underneath that was bluish purple short sleeve undershirt. He wore black pants reaching down to his knees with a red belt slanted to one side. The none slanted side held the sheath for a katana but held no sword. He also wore dark boots with blue highlights and there was regular sized backpack with the straps on both of his shoulders. Finally their was what appeared to be a frilled-neck lizard sitting on the boy's shoulder. It was it had white scales with green markings on its body.
"So this is where you used to live master?" The lizard asked
"That's right Kiko. This is my hometown Magnolia."
"So why did you agree to deliver that package for that old guy? I mean is their a point if his daughter has been presumed dead for seven years?"
The boy paused and looked down at the ground then at the sky. "Some people still cling to hope Kiko." the boy said before answering.
"Do you think that guild you kept telling me about is still around?"
"If the rumors true than the 'new' Fairy Tail guild is outside of town. Either way let's try to avoid it." the boy said causing the lizard to sigh
"Well then on to business. First we fulfill our promise to the old man and then we find our target and get the reward." Kiko said
"True but first let's find a place to stay. The sun is going down." the boy pointed out
"That was fast. So do you know if there are any inns we can stay at, Romeo?"
AUTHOR'S NOTE
Finally got around to writing my third story. Romeo has become a Fire Devil Slayer and after seven long years has returned home. How will the guild react? What is with the talking lizard? And how will Magnolia deal with infamous Demon Wolf? Find out next time.
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