Author's Note: This is my first try at a Fairy Tail fanfic. It's going to be an AU based off of the Anime. I'll try to keep as close to the source material as best i can and not take away the main characters shining moments. Hope you guys enjoy.
15 Minutes
The remaining members of Fairy Tail, those strong enough to still move, rush outside as the ground shakes and trembles. They are greeted by a shocking surprise. Coming towards the Guild Hall is a massive castle made of white stone. It had four tall towers at each corner and a huge central building lined with windows. It was being propelled by four mechanical legs, the entire structure shifting left and right wildly with each step. A huge uproar of confusion and fear arose from the guild members.
A large barrel suddenly extended from the center of the castle and was aimed directly at the Guild. It started to power up, a swirling mass of dark energy. Erza, dressed only in a bath towel, turned to the others and screamed, "Run! Get out of here now!"
Erza charged the cannon and requipped into her Adamantine Armor. Members of the guild cried out in protest; telling her to stop it. Natsu had to be restrained by Gray to keep from running out and risking his own life.
The cannon fired and Erza activated a magical barrier with her armor. The armor quickly started to crack and weaken. Just as her armor shattered, the magical blast dissipated. Erza was blasted back and she was forced back into a white frilly blouse and blue skirt. A huge gouge was left in the ground from the blast. Erza was hurt bad. Natsu ran to her.
"Makarov has fallen. And now Erza can no longer stand. Any chance of victory has slipped through your fingers. Surrender Lucy Heartfilia immediately. You have no choice," a voice said over a loudspeaker. Members cried out in outrage and protest.
A tall boy dressed in black with spikey blonde hair saw out of the corner of his eye, Lucy crying.
"I won't ask again!" the voice said getting annoyed.
"We would never betray her like that! You'd have to kill us first!" Erza screamed.
"You can stop asking now cause we're not going to give ya any other answer! We're taking everyone last one of you jerks down!" Natsu screamed.
The tall boy came over and placed a hand on Lucy's shoulder causing her to jump. He didn't say anything, just glared at the castle.
"That's does it! I'll give you a second helping of the Jupiter Cannon. You have fifteen minutes to ponder the faulty of your decision!" The voice screamed. Panic went through the guild.
"No way? They're going to fire at us again?" Loke asked. Erza was still unable to move. So she couldn't protect us again.
Thousands of black, shadowy creatures started to swarm out of the castle and charge at us. The tall boy growled and started towards the front of the group. Mirajane began to come over to Lucy as the boy left.
"I'm going to smash that thing to pieces," Natsu said with determination. "I've only got fifteen minutes to wreck it right?" Cana nodded.
"I'm coming with you," the blonde boy stated as he drew level with Natsu. This caused several of the nearby members to give a start of surprise.
"James is going to fight? He never fights!"
"Erza was my friend and I own Gramps. These Phantom Lord jerks think they can walk all over us and expect us to give over one of our own? Not going to happen. Not on my watch," James stated. Natsu nodded and cried, "Come on Happy!"
"Aye!" Happy grabbed a hold of Natsu and they took off towards the castle.
"Mech Magic form Jaeger!" James cried. He thursted his arms out in front of him, his arms crossed at the elbow, his fists clenched. He yanked them back so his arms were bent at ninety degrees at his hips, his fists facing up now. He became enveloped in blue energy and grew to the size of thirty stories tall. His body was now covered in thick metallic armor, cables and machinations visible under the gaps in the armor. He was heavy set in the shoulders and the domed helmet covering his face was sunk down.
"Kay, Alfman, we're going to storm the place too!" Gray ordered.
"Oh yeah!" ALfman cried.
"Climb on," James stated in a deep grumbling voice. He lowered his hand and Gray and Alfman climbed aboard. The three of them started after Natsu to help take down Phantom Lord.
Natsu landed on the Jupiter Cannon's barrel and started to pound away at it with his fire magic. Alfman, Gray, and James reached the base of the castle and James jumped. He landed on the knee of the nearest leg and then lumped again, landing at the base of the nearest tower.
"Hold on," he growled to Gray and Alfman. He jumped once more onto the castle and started to climb. A ways up, Gray and Alfman jumped off.
"We'll work our way inside!" Gray yelled. James nodded and continued towards the cannon where Natsu was. He soon found the Dragon Slayer beating uselessly against the barrel.
"Crap, I'm barely scratching the surface," Natsu said in frustration.
"Let me try," James growled. Natsu stepped back and James brought his fist down on top of the cannon. He brought them down several times before stopping, breathing a little hard.
"Damn, even with my augmented strength I can't put more than a dent in it," James breathed. "We'll have to destroy it from inside." Natsu nodded and James deactivated his Jaeger form. Together they dropped inside the massive barrel and started running towards the conversion chamber.
"Wow, what is all of this?" Natsu asked astonished. They had entered a large room filled with several spheres, a large central lacrima, and a large clock giving the countdown.
"They must be using that lacrima to collect magical energy," Happy explained.
"Yeah, but why do they need one as big as that?" Natsu asked.
"Cause magic focusing cannons don't fire regular ammunition. Instead they fire focused magical power," James explained.
"I didn't get most of that, but we just have to destroy that right?" Natsu asked. James nodded.
"I can't allow that," a voice stated. Below the members of Fairy Tail was a man in red and orange robes with black and white hair in a top knot with a sword. He had a tattoo of three black bars across his face.
"Is he a guard?" Happy asked.
"It doesn't matter. Anyone who gets in my way is going down!" Natsu yelled. He jumped at the man, his fist igniting. The man smirked and suddenly Natsu was punching himself in the face.
"Natsu why'd you hit yourself?" Happy asked.
"I didn't! My fist just went crazy!" Natsu replied confused.
"It would seem to me, you're getting in your own way," the man stated. James jumped down and joined Natsu.
"10 minutes until Jupiter fires," a voice said over the speakers.
"Move it buddy!" Natsu growled. "I got a giant cannon to demolish."
"Just destroy the lacrima in the center and it won't be able to fire," James explained.
"You can certainly try but I won't let you," the man said.
Natsu charged again and got punched in the face again.
"What's goin on here?" Natsu asked.
"We're running out of time! Break the Cannon!" Happy yelled. Natsu ignored him and charged the Phantom Lord member. He just smirked and Natsu was sent flying. Natsu kept trying to attack but never landed a hit on the guard, just himself.
"I am Totomaru and I have total control over fire," the man said.
"Damn, he's one of the Element Four," James growled.
"Yes and any form of fire is mine to do with as I please whether it be real or magical," Totomaru sneered.
"Hate to break it to yah, but you ain't contolling mine!" Natsu creid.
"Natsu, you just focus on breaking the lacrima. I'll deal with this guy," James ordered. He stepped between Natsu and Totomaru.
"Hey man, this is my fight!" Natsu protested.
"Do as I say!" James snapped. "We don't have much time!"
"Six minutes remaining," the speakers said. The four elemental lacrima started to glow and power up the central lacrima.
"Fine," Natsu grumbled. He darted to the side to try and get at the lacrima.
"Mech Magic Form Schneider!" James barked. He put his hands out in from of him, his left an open palm facing his opponent, his right a fist placed next to his other hand. James became enveloped in orange light. When it dissipated, he was covered in orange armor with white highlights. The armor was all sharp angles and planes. His face was left uncovered with time and blue blade like protrusions were on his joints. The smallest, only a few inches, on his ankles and wrists; the largest, a whole two feet, on his shoulders. In his hands we wielded two katanas made of the made blue metal as the small blades on his armor.
"Now the fight begins," James stated sternly as he took a battle stance.
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