Hey everyone, Here's chapter 2!
Since this chapter is now live, I plan to start working on the other story I have planned. It's not a Fairy Tail story, but a Yugioh one taking place around the events of Arc-V. If you would like you can view them on my profile or on the Arc-V page. My goal is to have 2 chapters of both stories done and uploaded by Christmas, then if you all want I can focus on a particular story. However due to finals being next week, don't expect much from me, as I need to spend time preparing for the exams.
In case any of you were wondering, Atherial wizards have weak physical forms, due to the conflicting types of magic they possess. They also have access to Demonic and Angelic forms as well. But they can only be reached when the Atherial wizard is in a state of pure Rage for the Demonic form or in a state of pure tranquility for the Angelic form.
I had this chapter up earlier, but I took it down to make some last-minute adjustments to it. I hope you all understand.
"Speech"
'thoughts'
BOLD= spell
Disclaimer: I don't own fairy Tail, I only own my OC
Okay with nothing else left to update you all on for right now, Enjoy Chapter 2!
(Nalo PoV)
The day after I made Erza an official member of Fairy Tail, gramps and I instantly began making sure she knew how to control and use magic effectively. When it was my turn to train her, we went to a secret place that was also special to me. it was there I helped her figure out how to easily control her magic. I thought it best that I teach her in a similar manner to how I was trained. We started by moving rocks around, and went from there. Gray even decided to join us and help me out a little bit with training her. Although in some aspects I had to give him some lessons as well. I would defiantly say his pride was a little torn after that encounter. But he soon got over it and the lesson continued unhindered.
About a year had passed since that moment. My new protégé as I call her, had become quite proficient in the use of reequip magic. While I would say reequip is one of the more versatile forms of magic, it's severely hindered by the types of armor you own. As such I've found out that reequip wizards tend to be on the poorer side when it comes to the amount of jewels they have to spend on other items.
"hey Erza, up for a round?" I asked her out of curiosity. This was my way of knowing how she was progressing. Under normal circumstances, I barely have any trouble holding her off. However, I knew she had been training harder than usual, and wanted to put her skills to the test. As I also had been working on another form of magic I have access to, and wanted to field test.
"sure, but don't be surprised when I finally defeat you this time" I heard her simply say. Clearly hearing the swagger that she's long since developed over her time here. After a short chuckle in response, we both got up and made our way to the training room inside the guild hall. The room itself wasn't much to look at, there were benches and stuff for rest after a workout and some equipment scattered around. But the thing we were here for was the vast space in the center designed for wizards like us to fight each other in relative safety. While it isn't written anywhere explicitly allowing or prohibiting it, most of us here at Fairy Tail fight each here on purpose to get stronger. Those brawls down in the main room aren't anything special.
(Erza PoV)
"So, when I win what exactly will you do for me?". I asked him that mainly due to us always having some sort of friendly wager on our duels. Most of the time it was generally a drink or two, however we've been increasing the stakes on our bets rather recently. After our last match, he had me clean the library for the remainder of the week. I still won't forgive him for that, every minute I spent cleaning that place was torture.
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there, just show me what you've learned right now. Show me you are as strong as you say you are Erza." I didn't need a better reason to all out on this fight. In that last statement, the tone of his voice seemed to mock me in a way, and I don't take kindly to being mocked. Especially not by him of all people. "REQUIP: HEART KREUZ!" donning one of my favorite armors, I made my stance mentally readying myself to the worst he'd send my way.
(Nalo PoV)
'now that armor is new, when did she get that?' Shaking the thought my head I got in my own stance and readied myself for Erza's inevitable onslaught of attacks. Channeling magic through my core, I would assume everyone could see the gold part of my hair having a radiant shine to it. It's an unfortunate side effect that I have to live with. Forging the celestial seal around myself I chanted "CELESTIAL REQUIP: PLANER ARMOR!" I had been studying reequip for a while before Erza decided to steal book from me. I had since found a way to incorporate it into my own form of magic. To the outside eye, it would seem as if someone in a regal set of metal armor was facing off against someone with a slightly glowing breastplate. After a brief countdown, both of us charged headlong into each other.
If there was one thing I knew about Erza, is that her fighting style is more reckless than anything else. It was mostly swing after swing in an attempt to wear her opponent down. That was something I needed to work on with her, much like me trying to stop Gray from stripping everywhere he goes.
"you're too reckless Erza, you need to focus. Aim for where I will be, not where I am." I said while dodging her swings. It seems as though my guidance was helping her as almost immediately after I said that, I was granted with a short but painful introduction to a sword pummel.
(Erza PoV)
I can't believe he said that, since when was I reckless? Most of my attacks were an attempt to break his concentration. So, I decided to try the unorthodox, taking my sword in a reverse grip, I went for a flank and tried land a blow on him from a place he'd not expect me to attack from. I could see the surprise in his face, as he realized what was about to happen. I felt instant gratification as soon as the blow landed.
"That's all you got? I thought someone with your skill would put up more of a challenge." Taking a second to gather myself I simply looked at my opponent, as saw something I thought I'd never see in my life. Instead of the gold strands glowing, the purple ones had this eerie glow to them. Shaking as he got up, I could see blood flowing from where I struck him. Wait a minute, did I seriously draw blood?
(Nalo PoV)
ok I'll admit that blow hurt. It took me a bit but I finally got back to my feet letting my magic switch from celestial to demonic. Looking around I could tell everyone was in shock, so I figured my hair was glowing a different color.
"ok Erza, I'm impressed so far. Now let's see if you can take what you're able to dish out." As I got into position, I chanted "DEMONIC REQUIP, PLANER ARMOR!" as a demonic seal enveloped me, my armor changed from a sturdy plate, to a more cloth based armor, that has an unsettling purple glow to it.
(Erza PoV)
'demonic magic? I'm going to have to be more careful now more than ever, there's no idea what he's capable of in this form.' During most of our fights he would only stick with his celestial armors. Which I had found to be more defensive based. My thoughts were quickly broken as I was suddenly launched into the back wall. To be fair, I was not expecting that to happen.
"Is that all you got Erza, even with your trash talking earlier? Maybe you shouldn't be an S-class wizard yet." I couldn't feel any more humiliated than I already was. I couldn't believe it, I had let my guard down and he took advantage of it. Maybe I wasn't ready to be an S-class yet.
'no, I won't let him shake me. I'll prove it to him and to everyone that I'm ready to be an S-class.' I mentally told myself. With the newfound willpower and desperation guiding me, I struck at Nalo with everything I had. Even though he kept dodging a majority of my attacks, I would manage to land a few good blows on him every now and then. It wasn't long after that moment that I had claimed victory. I was the one still standing, my opponent was out cold on the floor blood flowing from where I had struck him. Breathing heavily, I fell to my knees in victory. After regaining my strength, I heard Nalo say something I thought I'd never hear from him.
"congratulations Erza, you finally defeated me. you are well on your way to being S-class. I couldn't be any prouder of you than I am now." I ran over to him to try and help him on his feet, seeing how weak his condition currently was. He seemed happier now than earlier before. I took him to the infirmary to get some rest, as I knew his body had taken a beating. I spent the rest of the day reflecting those last words he said to me after our fight.
'I can be an S-class wizard? I know I'm getting strong, but I'm nowhere near that strength yet. But if Nalo believes in me, then I should believe in myself as well.' I thought. I knew I was making progress, but finally defeating Nalo one on one was something I've been wanting to do for a while, and now I can safely say that I did it!
(No PoV)
sometime after the fight between Nalo and Erza, guildmaster Makarov returned with a young boy with salmon colored hair. After being introduced to the Guild, young Natsu took a seat next to Nalo and Erza. Who immediately took him on as both friend and family. He was then made an official member with his red Guild mark on his right shoulder.
(unknown PoV)
"you sure this is where we'll find him? I don't want to raid this place and be wrong like we were last time." I asked the guy next to me. our last attempt to find this guy ended in utter failure, so I was more determined to not screw up this time.
"relax, I'm certain he's there. How many guilds do you know that has a member with more than one hair color?" his word did little to ease my mind. But we couldn't this up now, our boss's plan requires us to grab this guy. He says it will be for the betterment of everyone in Magnolia so it can't be that bad, right?
And cliffhanger, I had to go out on a limb with this chapter and say that Erza had her heart kreuz armor this early on, as I couldn't find out exactly when she got each set of armors she has at her disposal.
I took a page or two out of the Star Wars saga. As I thought that the training scenes there would transition well into Fairy Tail. I hope it either reaches or exceeds each of your expectations.
If you couldn't already tell, Nalo's hair is the conduit from which most of his magic flows through. It also acts as an unintentional warning system to those attempting to fight him. As the differently colored strands of hair will glow depending on which form of magic he uses.
In Nalo's case, his Celestial magic is more support and defensive focused, while his demonic magic scraps defense in exchange for more speed and greater offensive capability.
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