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Chapter 5: Dragons, Demons, and Danger, oh my!
Hotaru found herself again in someone's arms.
She groaned, a major headache gripping her head. Her eyes were trying to focus on the person who'd grabbed her. She smiled, seeing her father was carrying her through the thick forest brush.
"I'm sorry dad; I released an Armageddon upon Uncle Natsu. Did I…"
"No good for him, his scarf absorbed most of the dark energy. You did, however, summon the worst creature to this island." Zeref's facial expression was grim, Hotaru could see it. This creature must be horrible to make even her dad fear it.
"What is it called?" She asked him.
"Not it, him, Acnologia…"
Acnologia? Hotaru had never heard of his name or read anything about him in the books she had. Curiously, her brow crumpled and her eyes grew wider.
"Tell me about him please. I wish to know."
Zeref took a deep breath before answering her question. "400 years ago, Acnologia was one of the first Dragon Slayers to come into being, entering the Dragon Civil War on the side supporting coexistence. He was a ruthless, bloodthirsty and violent person. Acnologia and a group of other Dragon Slayers, however, disregarded
the cause their comrades fought for, and killed every Dragon they could, bathing in their blood. Due to the overuse of his Magic, Acnologia's physique eventually turned into that of a Dragon's, and he proclaimed himself to be the Dragon King. And that being is coming to the island."
"But why? What would cause him to come here?"
"That immense amount of energy you gave out. For years he's been trying to get my dark chaos energy from me, but since your powers were mostly dormant, he's finally been able to find you."
Hotaru shivered as Zeref put her back on her feet. A terrible dragon was coming to the island and was probably going to destroy everything and everyone on it.
"We can't let him do that! What about Uncle Natsu and his guildmates? We can't let him die before you do." Hotaru told him.
Zeref ran his fingers through his hair. "But there isn't much we can do. We have to make sure you get to safety and fast." He grabbed her hand and they both broke out in a run. Hotaru could see the sky getting darker by the minute. Her eyes flashed fear, but her heart said otherwise. In fact, she wanted to see this black dragon herself.
"Ello miss and master!"
Zeref and Hotaru turned to see Orpheus and Nyx keeping up with their stride. She smiled brighter, seeing her two servants running besides them.
"Ah and I see the master is back and running again. How are you sir?" Orpheus asked him.
"Nice to see you again too Orpheus. Have you been keeping the house clean?"
"Of course! Mistress Hotaru isn't trouble at all in fact. Although she can be quite vain, self-centered, untrustworthy-"
"Orpheus not the right time now! We have to get back to the boat!" Hotaru informed him.
"And why would that be?" Nyx asked, floating backwards to face her.
"Because Acnologia is coming and he's after Hotaru." Zeref told her.
At that, Nyx nearly fell out of the air and landed near Orpheus. "You mean the black dragon of apocalypse is coming herer!?"
"Oh dear, this does seem like a good time to run then." Orpheus grabbed them both and Hotaru could see the forest being meshed together as he ran super-fast. Once he stopped, they were back on the beach again.
"Well come on milord, you and your daughter get on first." He gestured towards the boat.
Hotaru was about to get on when she felt a tug in her soul again. The burning sensation was at it again and she started to breathe harder. Zeref saw this and he felt a tug as well.
"He's here…." His voice ringing an ominous tone as a black shadow covered the sky. A dragon that was pure black with blue streaks soared the skies above them and descended onto the island.
Hotaru couldn't bare the fact that her uncle might die and started to run towards the location of which he was.
"Hotaru don't!" Hotaru stopped; her dad had seized her arm. "Please I don't want to lose you again."
"Don't worry father, I will return to you in no time. But I have to save Natsu and his friends." Hotaru gently took his hand off her arm and turned towards the direction of the explosion that had occurred. She closed her eyes and a pair of raven black feathered wings burst from her back. Hotaru hugged Zeref one last time before taking to the skies.
"Miss has really grown up these past years." Nyx replied weeping softly.
"Indeed she isn't the young girl with her nose in a book anymore. There's hope for the world might accept her, but when the time comes, they will reject her. I fear for all humanity when her true power is unleashed." Zeref said, watching her fly in the sky.
Hotaru…
With anger and concern radiating off of her, Hotaru flew in the sky to save her loved one. It was breathtaking! Hotaru smiled, feeling the wind currents fly around her. She had never flown outside her area before and it was exhilarating! Then she remembered her mission and descended into the fight.
Natsu and his fellow Dragonslayers glared at Acnologia. He was toying with all of them and it was making him mad. Wendy was breathing hard, Gajeel gritted his teeth, and Laxus just vibrated with electric energy. The rest of the guild stood besides them and looked at the dragon.
"He's going to fire his dragon roar. This might be the end for all of us." Lucy said. She was about to cry when Natsu held her hand. She looked around to see everyone holding hands with each other.
"Don't give up hope Lucy. We're still Fairy Tail and we stay together." Natsu reminded her. She smiled and they all closed their eyes as Acnologia started to unleash his roar.
"Virtutes vocat chaos tueri potes quaerere meis…"
All the members opened their eyes and stared at the sky to see Hotaru gathering dark energy into her hands. Natsu gaped at her, causing them to look at him.
"Natsu do you know that girl?" Erza asked him.
"She's…in league with Zeref!" He said. Everyone gasped and saw Hotaru's eyes change from green to red.
"What is she doing?" Wendy asked.
"It seems that she's trying to save us? But why would she do that?"
Hotaru turned around, in the midst of all her chaotic energy; she smiled at Natsu with her demon fangs. She returned her attention back on Acnologia.
"So you're the daughter of chaos, Hotaru. It's a pleasure to finally meet you after these many years." Acnologia hissed, making Hotaru flinch a little.
"Funny, for a brainless lizard I thought you'd be smart to know I was hidden so well. Oh wait, I was a kid and even a giant lizard couldn't find me!"
Acnologia growled, his gaze darkening at her statement. "You'd be wise to not engage me in battle if you want to go off with your life enacted."
"I should be saying the same thing to you. Prepare for your demise." Hotaru pointed her finger at him, her black magic circling around her fingertip. "DEATH RIBBON ELIMINATION!"
Tendrils of dark magic burst from her fingertips and wrapped itself around the dragon's body. Acnologia veered back and tried to break free, but Hotaru kept her powers at bay. She had to protect them, no matter what happened.
"Foolish girl, you clearly have no control of those powers of yours. Let me show you the true power of a dragon." Acnologia took the tendrils of chaos and started to eat them to Hotaru's surprise. That dragon….could eat her magic.
Hotaru watched as Acnologia glowed darker and took a breath in. Hotaru knew that he was going to unleash that accursed roar upon the mages. And she used all her energy in the last attack she used. Beads of sweat were trickling down her face and she could barely keep herself airborne. Two spells in one day were taking a toll on her body.
"It seems the demoness has reached her limit. Revel in the darkness and accept your fate." Acnologia taunted and Hotaru blacked out as he did his attack.
The island was in rubble, pieces floating everywhere. Acnologia, seeing his purpose filled, started to leave. When suddenly, something caught his eye that was floating in the ocean and he flew down to inspect. To his surprise, Hotaru was breathing softly and was knocked out.
"I thought for sure that my Chaos Dragon Roar would've killed her. She must be more powerful than I thought." Acnologia glowed bright for a second and in its place, a rather muscular young man with long, wild light-colored hair with dragon wings floated instead. His skin was tanned; markings adorning different parts of his body. He wore a black cloak, baggy pants, and a fearsome scowl on his face.
"Geez she's one tough woman. I guess if she can make chaos magic I can keep her for myself." He smirked and put her body over his shoulder. "Oh boy, Zeref will really kill me for this. But heck if I care, I got what I wanted."
With that, he flew off; Hotaru slumped over his shoulder, sound asleep.
Wow this chapter was really an experience to write. What happens next: Shipping, secrets, and a mysterious new character whose powers are similar to the first master! Please review and we'll see ya next time!