Apologize
The train ride was almost over as Sorrel woke from his nap. They'd bought two train cells so that the nauseous Dragon Slayers could have their own seats. Poor Coral had drawn the short straw and had to take care of them. He looked across the aisle to see that Lisanna was asleep with Jeb on one shoulder and Megan on the other. Sorrel silently cursed himself. It's not fair for me to tear this away from them. But I've waited too long, and I'm not going to throw away everything I've worked for. I'll find a way to keep them uninvolved.
The grinding of the train as it came to a halt woke Sorrel from his thoughts as well as the three across from him. From the other room he heard the voice of Natsu, "Thankfully that's over. I'm never riding a train again." Tempest tried to keep his cool about him, "Bah, it was nothing." "Sooooorry Tempest, but that is such a lie!" Shouted Coral.
They off loaded the train and began walking through the busy bustling streets. The three years since the core of Fairy Tail returned Magnolia had become a huge bustling city with a lot of people. As Natsu walked through the people cheered and held up Fairy Tail banners.
"Is it a Fairy Tail festival today Natsu?" Asked Jeb. Natsu smiled, "Nah ever since Gray and I defeated E.N.D. Magnolia's been a lot friendlier. I guess it's kind of like a festival every day." They walked up the big hill to where the large stone and wood building that was the Fairy Tail Guildhall stood. "It's huge!" Said Megan.
Natsu got to the door first and kicked it home. "WE'RE BACK!" Sorrel suddenly felt really awkward as everyone turned to stare at them. And then a voice from the crowd said, "OI! Quit being so loud Natsu, some of us are trying to sleep you ass!" "You wanna fight Cana?" Sorrel guessed that would've turned into an all out brawl, but then a little old man tapped Natsu on the shin.
"Who are these new young ones you've brought me Natsu?" Lisanna answered before Natsu had the chance to say anything, "This is Sorrel, the two standing next to me are Megan and Jeb, and stading over there in the door way is Tempest." "Ahhh, are they new recruits?" Makarov asked. "Not yet," said Lisanna, "But I'm hoping so!" She sent a smile at Sorrel that made him feel really guilty.
A big man with long black hair and lots of iron piercings stood up. "Salamander is that you, I feel like I smell an odd dragon." Tempest raised his hand as he walked over to shake hands with Gajeel. "That'd be me you're smelling bud. The name's Tempest. I'm the Storm Dragon." The guild seemed to freeze for a second and then Gajeel took his hand. "Heh, good to meet you. Any Dragon is better than Salamander over there. "Shut up Gajeel!"
A woman with bright scarlet hair shook his hand and introduced herself. Sorrel smiled back. Goddamn it. Why do these people make it so hard to hate them? The last thing I want to do right now is make them all my enemies.
At that moment warning sirens whirred and loud noises shot through the town, followed by the rumbling of the earth. The entire city was moving. The master smiled, "Well it seems even Gildarts has made it back for Fantasia."
Sorrel's eyes sharpened and Tempest cast a wary look back. Sorrel nodded. Tempest ended his conversation with Gajeel abruptly and followed Sorrel out of the guild. "Heeeeeeey, where are you going Sorrel?" Yelled Jeb from behind them. Sorrel put on his best lying voice, "We just want to meet the strongest wizard in Fairy Tail first, why don't you go see if you can find that Mira girl? And Megan maybe one of the Fairy Tail mages can help you with your Maker Magic." Shame, Sorrel. That attempt to get rid of them was so obvious. You know what? Now that the path has formed I can get to him directly. No need to be secretive anymore.
"Tempest, remember that trick you've been practicing, let's do this. I've waited so long." Tempest's demeanor darkened and he frowned but he nodded anyways. Sorrel took off at top speed down the slope leaving the whole of Fairy Tail, Jeb, and Megan super confused.
Winds whipped and Jeb frowned, "Wh- why is Tempest summoning a storm?" At that moment Tempest's voice rode the wind like a boom of thunder. "I'm sorry Fairy Tail about what is soon to happen. Sorrel wanted you to know that this has nothing to do with Jeb, Megan, or Fairy Tail. It's between him and Gildarts. A personal matter and nothing more. If you attempt to stop him you will have to get past me." Tempest drew his sword to show that he was serious. Wind whipped around him and the blade as he called his second most powerful spell. "DRAGONSLAYER SECERET ART: Field of Rogue Lightning!" The Storm seemed to form a ring.
Natsu growled, "I don't know what your guys' problem is, but Fairy Tail isn't just going to sit back while you threaten one of its guild mates!" Natsu seemed to be the first to recover from the shock of their betrayal. Megan and Jeb looked horrified. Lisanna wrapped the two of them in her arms guiding them back towards the guildhall.
Natsu charged towards where Tempest was, Tempest just shook his head and frowned. "FIRE DRAGON IRON FIST." Natsu's charge was halted when he got hit by a bolt of lightning. He scratched his head wondering why that didn't work. Tempest's voice carried again on the winds of the storm, "Any Fairy Tail mage who gets under the clouds of this storm will be shot by lightning. I would recommend staying there as we have no quarrel with you."
"Master!" snapped Erza. "Yes?" asked Makarov. "Aren't we going to do something?" Makarov shook his head and thought, "I've a feeling the shameful bit of Gildart's past is about to catch up with him, and that particular brat of mine could use a good lesson. So no for now we will sit tight and watch it happen, besides Gildarts can handle his own. Though I'm not even going to try to stop Natsu."
Natsu glared at the Storm Dragon and smiled which surprised Tempest who raised an eyebrow. "Man, this is so cool. Ever since I saw you in the arena I wanted to fight you. And check out how strong your attacks are! I'm so fired up! I think I know how to beat your lightning field though… Lightning Fire Dragon Slayer Mode!" Flames and lightning surrounded Natsu and he ran straight towards Tempest. This time he just absorbed the lightning when it struck and Tempest was struck hard in the chin by Natsu's upper cut. Tempest brought his sword into guard and let out a primal growl. "Hand to hand, so be it." Enchanting his sword with a Storm Dragon Sword Arm spell he met Natsu's flaming punches with an equal force.
Erza was taken aback, "He's surprisingly good at wielding that sword Master, I don't believe I've ever seen anything quite like that style. Everytime the sword goes for a strike he hits it with a burst of lightning to make it a hundred times stronger, I don't think Natsu should be taking so many hits from that." The master nodded, "He would indeed be a strong edition to the guild if it ends up that way. I think it will depend on that young man's confrontation with Gildarts though."
"STORM DRAGON ROAR," "LIGHTNING FIRE DRAGON ROAR," the two blasts met with equal force and dissipated. Tempest kicked at Natsu's waist. Natsu jumped out of the way narrowly avoiding a follow up sword strike and nailed Tempest right in the nose with a flaming elbow. Using the lightning to teleport, Tempest reappeared behind Natsu and kicked him in the back. Natsu whipped around and dove and hit Tempest, taking him out at the feet.
"FIRE DRAGON IRON FIST!" His flaming fists pounded Tempest's head repeatedly into the ground. Tempest cursed under his breath. Natsu was on a whole different level. But he found an opening, Natsu had dropped his guard. "STORM DRAGON ROAR!" The blast sent Natsu flying. He recovered mid air and smiled, "I think it's time we end this… Flames in my right hand and Lightning in my left combine to make LIGHTNING FIRE DRAGON BRILLIANT FLASH FIRE!" The ball of lightning and flame hurtled toward Tempest who braced himself and raised his sword over his head and yelled, "DRAGONSLAYER SECERET ART: EYE OF THE STORM!"
Time seemed to stop for a moment as the whole storm that had once surrounded Magnolia gathered around Tempest in a compact swirling sphere. "AHHH!" He struck the fire ball and Natsu yelled in pain.
The sun was back and the smoke slowly began to settle. Natsu landed on his feet his back to Tempest. Tempest stood in a similar position gripping his sword in one hand. "You fought well, real well," grunted Natsu. Tempest fell to his knees and his sword clattered to the ground. Gray and Cana ran past him before the master could stop them. "Finish up here Natsu, we'll go help Gildarts."
Tempest passed out from the pain and energy loss. Makarov turned to Elfman. "Bring the poor boy to the infirmary. You too Natsu, he roughed you up pretty bad." "But Gramps! I want to see Gildarts fight!" Makarov shook his head. "Go on, Brat, hopefully it won't come to that." Elfman bent over and picked up the fallen Dragon Slayer. Tempest managed a whisper, "M-my sword…" Erza bent down and picked the blade up. "It's fine." She said.
That's the exciting end of chapter 4. I will try to get 5 and 6 up as soon as possible. Let me know how I did. Especially on the battle description. Should it've been longer or shorter. Better described, a little faster paced?