Chapter 3: Never anger a Psionic alien.

Grand Magic Games coliseum

Crocus

Artanis and Alarak was currently watching the match up against Mirajane from Fairy Tail B and Jenny from Blue Pegasus. Needless to say they were annoyed with how it was going. This was supposed to be a tournament to test strength and cunning. Instead, they see the two women posing with their swimsuits and a whole bunch of inappropriate things in the match. Artanis, while watching remembered the matches before this. The Chariot race was where he saw firsthand the legendary dragon slayers succumb to their motion sickness. Needless to say it was amusing to Alarak that such powerful being can be brought down by something as simple as a moving vehicle. However, Artanis was impressed with the one called Natsu Dragneel's speech on why they were in the Grand Magic Games after the one called Sting from sabretooth asked why. They were doing it for their friends that stayed to keep the name of their guild alive when they were in stasis for seven years. With that, the Natsu and another called Gajeel raced to the finish line and scored a point for both their teams. It was not much but it got them public support from the crowd. The next matches however, disgusted him. The Raven Tail mage after beating the rather dumb one from Lamia Scale destroyed some of value to him and mocked him for it. Though Artanis wondered why something like a sock was valuable. Alarak, however, was impressed with the Raven Tail member's ruthlessness and cruelty. The one with Quarto Cerberus somewhat disgusted him as well. The one called Bacchus made a deal with the Fairy Tail mage, Elfman, that if he won he will sleep with his sisters. Something that disgusted the both of them. In the end, Elfman won and gave his team 10 points as well as Quarto Cerberus changing their name to Quarto Puppy. Something that Alarak laughed at. Soon, the match ended with Mira winning. The next match was against Sabretooth member, Yukino Agria and Mermaid Heel member, Kagura Mikazuchi.

"Hm. Artanis, who do you think will win?" Asked Alarak.

"I do not place bets, Alarak. But if I must, I would say Kagura. The one from Sabretooth is far too overconfident. Something that reminds me of someone." Said Artanis, making Alarak chuckle, knowing who he is referring too.

"Your bravery is still commendable, hierarch." Said Alarak. The two then paid attentions and heard that Yukino made a bet with Kagura that they will bet their lives on this match, making Alarak laugh. "That one is awfully overconfident to make such a bet." Said Alarak, amused. Artanis, however, cursed that girl for making such a rash decision. Overconfidence has led to the downfall of many good warriors and appears that it will happen again before his very eyes. And there was nothing he could do to stop it. The two then watched in interest as the two female mages fought against each other. The two were interested in the magic these two displayed. One of the reports said that the strange abilities these Terrans have are from something called magic. While not as powerful as Psionics, it was more versatile. The magic Yukino had enabled her to call fourth beings called spirits to aid her in battle using special keys. A magic Alarak scoffed at as he thinks one should be able to fight by themselves, something that Artanis had to agree on. What would happen if she could not summon the spirits to help her? She would be left vulnerable. The magic that Kagura wielded got both of their attention. It allowed her to change the gravity of her opponents or anything she wished, making them heavier or lighter. Though she only used it once during the match, the fact that one of her guild mates commented that Kagura taught her suggested that she is far more skilled than shown. She impressed them further when she destroyed the supposed strongest zodiac spirit with one strike. And with her sword undrawn. Something that they thought was impossible. "My, my." Said Alarak. "She is truly remarkable."

"Indeed." Said Artanis. "She may prove to be a formidable ally or foe." The match then ended with Kagura winning and scoring her team 10 points, which led to Mermaid Heel going up to 2nd place with a total of 22 points, going ahead of Sabertooth. Something that made Alarak laugh as Mermaid Heel wouldn't have got there if it weren't for the Protoss. With the games now over for today the two Protoss leader left to go back to their ships. However, Artanis had a feeling something was about to happen to the Sabertooth member. Something awful. His Terran friend, Jim Raynor, said it was something called a gut feeling. It kept growing until he decided to check out Sabertooth.

"Alarak, you go ahead and go back to the fleet." Said Artanis. "I need to go do something first."

"Oh? What is it?" Asked Alarak. "Going to spy on the guilds?"

"Yes. I have a feeling that something bad is about to happen." Said Artanis, before blinking out of view. Alarak then chuckled at the hierarch's decision before warping out, not caring if someone saw it. Artanis, while cloaked, was walking on the street when he spotted the Fairy Tail mage Erza was conversing with a Mermaid Heel member called Millianna. Apparently they were friends. He searched both of their minds and saw that Millianna was thinking the same as her teammate Kagura. She was friends with Kagura's brother and wanted revenge. He sighed before continuing to the lodge of Sabretooth. They both didn't know the truth. After searching the mind of both Jellal and Erza, he discovered that Jellal was mind controlled at the time when he killed Kagura's brother. It reminded him of how he was mind controlled when he killed Zeratul. And like him, Jellal regretted doing such a thing despite being mind controlled. He eventually made it to Sabretooth's lodge to find Yukino leaving it with a depressed face. He wondered why and searched her mind. What he found both disgusted and angered him. He learned that the Sabertooth master made her strip in front of her supposed guild mates and remove off her guild mark. And then had the gull to call her a disgrace and weak. Anger swelled inside Artanis, taking over his actions. As soon as Yukino was out of sight and far away as possible, Artanis called forth his Psionics and fired a Psionic bolt at the inn Sabertooth was in, destroying most of the front door and taking a lot of the floor it was on with it. After taking a few deep breaths, Artanis cloaked and left the scene. Not caring if anyone was injured or not. Everyone was most likely in their rooms in the upper floors, sleeping. Artanis was still anger however. If it wouldn't have jeopardized their chances of gaining an ally in Fiore, Artanis would have ordered the fleet to bombard Sabertooth from orbit. Artanis was so in thought that he didn't take in account in bumping into someone. He turned to see it was Kagura Mikazuchi herself. Surprised, Kagura put her hand on her sword and got into a fighting stance. Looking for the one that bumped into her. Cursing himself silently, Artanis blinked out of the way. After being a fair distance away from her, he took a step. However, he made a slight noise with his step, something that Kagura caught. She used her gravity magic and used it in the area the noise was in. Artanis was caught in it, causing him to uncloak in surprise. He cursed himself before blinking out of the gravity change. He then faced the surprised mage, who widened her eyes once she saw what he looked like. He cursed himself again. He had now, revealed himself to someone native to this planet and if he didn't leave now more would soon see him. He had several options. One, he could Psionically force her to sleep but that will cause her to distrust him. Second, was blink and cloak himself again and ran as fast as possible. Same problem with that one. Third, was try and negotiate with her to keep a secret. Considering his options, he went with three. He hoped that she was in a good mood.

Kagura's P.O.V.

She never thought she saw something like this. She was out taking a walk when she heard a massive explosion come from the Sabertooth guild. Concerned and curious, she went over there. While on her way there, someone bumped into her. She got into a stance with her hands on her sword out of instinct, she found no one near her. She was about to think it was just her when she heard a footstep. She used her gravity magic where the footstep came from and with a flash of light a creature was seen. It was gone in a blink, leaving her shocked that something escaped her gravity magic. She looked around and saw the creature again. She widened her eyes when she saw it. It was unlike anything she has seen in her life. It stood around three meters tall, two glowing eyes, digitigrade legs, semi-permeable skin covered in scales, four digits on its hands and toes, broad chests and shoulders, narrow waist with slim midsections, and extending back from the crown of its head were several short tendril protruding out. Looking at what it wore, she have never seen such extravagant armor in such shape or form. It completely covered its form, leaving only its face exposed. She also noted that it had a strange object on its back. It also had a crown like object on its head. She noted also that it had no mouth. She was cautious and ready to fight if it attacked when she heard a voice in her head.

"I mean no harm." Said the voice. She widened her eyes.

"A voice in my head?" Thought Kagura, she looked and saw the creature raise its hands to signify that it meant no harm. Narrowing her eyes, she spoke. "What are you?" She asked.

"I am hierarch Artanis, leader of the Daelaam." Said the creature, now known as Artanis. Having now learned that the voice came from the creature Kagura spoke.

"What are you going here in Crocus?" Said Kagura.

"I'm afraid I cannot tell you. Please understand. But I mean no harm." Said Artanis.

"I assume you are responsible for the blast earlier." Said Kagura. Artanis nodded, confirming her suspicion. "Why did you do such a thing?" Asked Kagura.

"Those beasts have done something to one of their members that is unforgivable." Said Artanis with anger.

"What was it?" Asked Kagura.

"They banished the one that you fought against for failing to beat you. Not only that but they made her stripe and remove her guild mark in front of everyone in that guild." Said Artanis. Kagura widened her eyes and saw that in Artanis's eyes he spoke the truth. The Mermaid's grip on her sword tightened, her anger building over hearing about the mistreatment what had gone on earlier. No one deserves to be berated in such a way, especially in front of a crowd and not having anyone call out this disgusting behavior? What kind of guild was Sabertooth? What guild made its members do such humiliating things just at the cost of losing a battle in the Grand Magic Games? She couldn't help but feel skeptical however.

"You speak the truth?" Asked Kagura. Artanis nodded

"If you wish to have confirmation, Yukino will tell you the truth." Said Artanis. "She may be reluctant however." Kagura looked at him with suspicion before nodding. She turned to leave when Artanis called out to her. "Will you keep our meeting a secret?" Asked Artanis. She turned toward him. She wondered if she should. This being was clearly something that needed to be known to the council and everyone else. But who would believe her? She had no proof his existence. She will try though.

"I have to. You might be a threat." Said Kagura. She turned to leave. She was about to go when she felt a hand stop her. She turned to see Artanis's hand was on her arm. "Let go, if you want to keep that hand." Warned Kagura.

"I beg you. Please keep this a secret." Said Artanis.

"I will not and there is nothing that you can do abo…" Kagura was then interrupted by Artanis.

"Keep this a secret and I will tell you where Jellal is." Said Artanis, faster than his mind can track what he said. Kagura's eyes widened at this deal. This being was willing to tell her where her brother's murderer was if she kept him a secret. She thought about. On one hand, she will be abandoning her oath to protect the innocent. On the other, she will have an opportunity to avenge her brother. After thinking it over she sighed.

"Very well." Said Kagura. "Now, tell me where Jellal is."

"I will tell you once we find a place where no one will find us." Said Artanis.

Kagura then nodded and asked Artanis to follow her. As she was walking, she was thinking about the deal. If he was telling the truth, she will finally get a chance to avenge her brother. If he wasn't he will feel her blade on his neck.

Well, looks like Artanis messed up. Now, Kagura knows about him and he was forced to make a deal with her. Now, he must decide on choosing his morals or his duty as a leader. What will he choose? Probably, tell her where Jellal is. Betting on it! Now you all go out and read, rate, and review this story. And I'll see you all next time! Oh, and never mess with an alien with Psionics people.