Dead or Alive Vs. Fairy Tail
Chapter 02: Challenge Accepted
"Where am I?"
I tried looking around again, trying to find anything that could trigger a memory, anything I could latch on to.
"This makes no sense. How did I even get here, let alone who I even am? This is beyond me right now…"
After a careful observation of my surroundings I began taking off in one direction, looking around all the while and becoming even more oblivious to anything that wasn't sand, palm trees or oceans.
Where am I?
Who am I?
Where did I come from?
Why am I here?
These were just four of the many questions that littered my mind as I continued to aimlessly wander the beach. I'd eventually find something of immediate relevance to me.
"So, this is a paradise? With no people here? What luck could I possibly have? Well, at least this couldn't possibly get any worse than this…"
"Agh!"
"So, this is how it ends? Suffocation by boobs… Never imagined this is how I would meet my end… let alone I never imagined my end to begin with…"
Said added weight pushed itself off of me and kicked themselves back to their feet, quite literally if the pain in my abs was any indication.
"Geez, watch where you're going…"
I looked up to find red eyes peering back down at me.
"Well sorry, but the way you ran into me suggests this isn't all on me."
She just looked at me for a second, peering into me as if she was trying to kill my inner soul. Then she switched it out with a questioning glance, making that two of us at that point.
"Who are you? I've never seen you around here before."
"What? You don't see random people in black hoods on the beach often? And here I thought I didn't stand out…"
"Don't get smart with me. Just take of your hood so I can see your face."
"I'll pass on that offer, but just know that when it comes from you, it's kind of difficult."
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"I mean you are very intimidating and all…"
"If you say one more word I swear I'll-"
At that moment what sounded like a siren went off and you could feel it resonate on the entirety of the island.
"What was that sound? It feels like my eardrums committed suicide and left me to pick up the pieces," I said, though it's not really like I could hear myself at the moment.
"Welcome dear competitors. It'll be an honor to have you fight in a few tournaments while you stay here on this island. There are only a handful of rules that every competitor will have to follow while they stay here on this island. Rule number one: No one is permitted to leave during the length of this tournament."
An explosion went off in the distance and I immediately found myself running towards it as fast as I could. When I got there all I found was a boat that looked like it was just finishing burning through its last embers. There were no bodies around, so at least no one was hurt.
"This makes no sense…" I muttered to myself. Why would there even be a boat here? Was this my boat? No, it can't be. But if that's the case…"
"HEY!"
I looked towards the loud voice just in time to see four people and a… flying cat? Ok, yeah, I've been out in the sun too long…
"Dude, what the hell did you do to our boat?"
I looked at the loudmouthed pink-haired guy in disbelief.
"What, you think I did this? What kind of guy goes around blowing up peoples boats?" I asked him.
"The same kind of guy who has it out for Fairy Tail that's who!" He responded, and somehow I knew that'd be his answer.
"Fairy Tail? What is Fairy Tail?"
The four people and the cat for some odd reason, looked at me in disbelief.
"You've never heard of Fairy Tail before?" the redhead asked.
"No, I haven't. Unless you're talking about the fictional stories meant to live throughout your mind as inspirational, entertaining fantasies…"
"…"
I was surprised no one had an immediate comeback for that, but then again, it's not like I really expect too much on the first encounter.
"Anyway, you've got some explaining to do…" the pink haired guy spoke again.
I didn't get a chance to respond as he immediately yelled, "Fire Dragon-"
"And now it's time for rule number two. Any who wield any sort of out of this world power, meaning abilities that can't be attained normally through hard work, shall have their abilities dulled when fighting unless facing someone else with similar abilities."
"WOW! There's this voice that's echoing out nonsense across the island…" the pink haired guy said out of nowhere, as if we all couldn't hear that voice.
"Who's voice is that?" the raven haired kid said as he looked towards the center of the island.
"Perhaps that's the client?" the redhead girl said.
"Now, I won't announce the third rule until everyone gathers at the front of the hotel you'll all be staying at for the remainder of your stay. I'll continue when it's realized that everyone has arrived."
And with that, the voice disappeared.
"So with a kind message he disappears. Figures…" I said, beginning to walk towards the center of the island.
"Hey, where are you going?"
I turned to look at the blonde girl with hazel eyes.
"Where am I going? To the hotel of course. As far as I can understand we're all stranded here until this tournament is over. Might as well get it out of the way."
I began walking again and after a moment I heard a shuffle of feet behind me. Guess they figured there was no other way as well.
A good distance into the forest that separated the part of the beach we were on from the hotel and they began asking all sorts of questions as if I lived here on this island. The worst of them all, by far, was the pink headed moron.
"So you don't know what Fairy Tail is and you don't know who wizards are, you have no idea where this island is, and you have no idea who you are?" The blonde asked again, checking to be sure she was right.
"That's right."
"Hmm, well, what are we supposed to call you until your memory returns?" she asked.
"Names are irrelevant. Call me as you see fit."
"I'd be careful telling Natsu that…" the blonde said as we continued walking on.
"And why is that?"
"Hm, should we call him emo-punk? Dark crusader? Standalone? Sir Brooding Black? The Hooded Hoodlum? The Midnight Moron?"
"Ok, first of all, all those names sound like some corny character in a bad cartoon. And second of all, the last one is like the pot calling the kettle black," the raven haired boy said again. Just like magic they were immediately at each other's throats. As much as I would've loved to hear them argue, a much better idea came to mind.
"Ok, so you're not going to learn my name anytime soon, and I know nothing more than my personality at the moment, so I guess it's come down to who all of you are."
The two guys stopped fighting almost immediately, but when I realized it was because f the girl that stepped between them and not me I wasn't sure whether I should've felt impressed or offended. I guess she scared them but personally I didn't see it.
"Well, I'm Lucy," the blonde girl answered first. I quickly looked her over and it seemed she wasn't very impressive… at the moment anyway. Her looks were about all she had going for her at the moment.
"I'm Erza Scarlet," the redhead girl said when I looked her direction. She held an excellent air of confidence about her and despite her lovely looks, she seemed to be exceptionally strong.
"The name's Gray," the raven haired guy said. His demeanor was cool but it seemed like he could take care of himself if it came down to it. Then it came down to the very last person in the group…
"Natsu, Fairy Tail's Dragonslayer," he said with the widest smile he could manage.
"And don't forget about me, Happy!" the flying cat said as he landed on Natsu's head.
Well, they seemed like a likeable bunch all the same. I'll just assume for now that a Dragonslayer is just a prestigious title given to those that can go toe-to-toe with said fictional beast, nothing more. At least I made a handful of acquaintances I case I needed help later on. I learned their names without a moment to spare as we all walked into the center of the front of that hotel. It seemed like a nice enough building if you didn't take into account all the… odd… people out front. There had to be over thirty people out here, including us I suppose.
"…And now all the pieces have been set. Welcome to the first Annual Dead or Alive: All for One Tournament. There is only one rule and one rule only: Beat the King. This here is your King, the sole person you must challenge and defeat," the voice on the loudspeakers said as a giant monitor descended, a face on its screen.
"This is him: The fighter known as Damien."
I looked at the screen with a small bit of worry now. That face on the screen was undoubtedly my own. I could already feel some intense stares coming from some of the other fighters in that big group.
"However, there are a few things you must know. One: Any and all fights are to begin tomorrow after noon. Two: No more than two people may take him on at once at any given time, three if he somehow gains a partner. Three: The side that wins is the side that immediately goes to the finals of the next tournament. You may pick your sides or change them at any given time, though the final decision is up to Damien. Lastly, the only fighter able to get eliminated is Damien. The rest of you are on a fight as you see fit obligation. I look forward to see how this turns out…"
Once again, that voice faded away again and I could instantly feel the weight of many glares weighing on me a bit.
"I have till noon tomorrow to get off this island before they all kill me? What type of garbage is this?"
I was stirred from my thoughts when someone went and tapped my shoulder. I shouldn't even be surprised that Natsu was there when I turned. I was surprised to find a serious expression on his face though.
"So your name's Damien, huh? And since you're king of the island right now…" he bean, bowing his head in deep thought. I glanced at the rest of his friends and saw them looking on just as confused as I was.
"YOU MUST BE THE STRONGEST MAN ON THE ENTIRE ISLAND!" Natsu suddenly outburst. I looked at his team to try and make sense of all of this but they just looked as if it couldn't be helped.
"I don't think that's possible…" I said, though my opinion was quickly cast to the side.
"Nonsense. If beating you is everyone's shared objective then there could be no way that you're powerless. You must be quite strong indeed, to be expected to outlast everyone else on this island, including us."
I just looked at them as if they lost their minds.
"Of course, there's only one way to test this…" Natsu said as he took a few steps back.
"What are you thinking about doing?" I asked, a bit cautious of my own well-being at the moment.
"Don't worry, it's just an experiment," Natsu said as he sucked in as much as he could.
"Wha-"
"Fire Dragon Roar!" He yelled out and immediately a wave of fire began flowing towards me.
"This is it…" I thought, "I'm going to be killed by this idiot…"
As the fire crept closer all my doubts were put at ease.
"No," I said, "I'm not going to just roll over and die…"
A/N: Chapter two, by all means I hope you enjoyed. Chapter three will be up maybe tomorrow and by then I'll just wait around to see how well this story is received. I don't know, I'll cross that road when I get there.
