Hey guys! Here is the sixth chapter of the Black Ghost Arc! As Dr. Klipse explains about his past, our heroes are fighting against impossible odds to save Lucy! Hope you enjoy it. Just so you know, only four more chapters left!
Chapter 6 – Dr. Klipse – Origins!
Natsu and Happy continue clashing against Shura in mid-air.
- Lightning Fire Dragon's Iron Fist! – Natsu shouted.
Natsu punched Shura hard enough to push him back.
"How do you like me now, buddy?" Natsu asked.
Shura wiped his mouth with his arm before smirking.
"I'm just getting started, boy." Shura said.
- Storm Dragon's Thunder Typhoon! – Shura shouted.
Shura sprouted a cyclone imbued with electricity from the ground, catching the two off-guard.
"Hang on, Happy!" Natsu hollered.
"I'm… trying…!" Happy hollered.
The two braced themselves from the attack, trying to hold on.
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Sting punched through a Black Ghost grunt.
Sting's group is currently engaged in combat with the Black Ghost forces attempting to delay them.
"These guys are starting to get on my nerves." Sting said.
"Let's wipe them all out with one shot then." Gray said.
"I can get behind that." Laxus said.
- Holy Ray! – Sting shouted.
- Open! Gate of the Heavenly Scales! Libra! – Yukino shouted.
"All things must be balanced." Libra said, activating her Gravity Change magic.
- Ice-Make: Ice Bringer! – Gray shouted.
- Water Jigsaw! – Juvia shouted.
- Iron Dragon's Lance: Demon Logs! – Gajeel shouted.
- Solid Script: Bullet! – Levy shouted.
- Evil Spark! – Mirajane shouted.
- Lightning Dragon's Blitzkrieg! – Laxus shouted.
- Supreme King Rock Crush! – Jura shouted.
- Ice-Make: Dragon Fly! – Lyon shouted.
Sting's group combined their attacks to take out all the enemy forces.
Lily took out most of his opponents effortlessly.
"Is it me, or is this getting all too easy?" Lily asked.
"Who knows?" Gajeel replied.
Mirajane undid her Satan Soul and returned to her normal self.
"We should keep moving with all haste." Mirajane said.
"She's right." Laxus said.
Sting's group began running towards the enemy base, following the map Hibiki laid out for them.
"Lucy-sama… we're coming!" Yukino thought.
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In a flashback, a young Dr. Klipse was talking to Zeref 7 years ago after Dr. Klipse was released from prison for attempted murder in his post-5 year prison time.
Zeref just explained to Dr. Klipse about Natsu and his plans.
"So let me get this straight… you need my guild to help you get your little brother?" Dr. Klipse asked, during a flashback.
"In 10 years only. I'm sure he'll return from Tenrou Island soon enough." Zeref replied, during a flashback.
"But I heard he's among the fairies who disappeared when Acnologia attack." Dr. Klipse explained, during a flashback.
"In due time. Meanwhile, lay low until he's surfaced. Then you'll begin your revenge on the world for denying your genius for so long." Zeref explained, during a flashback.
Dr. Klipse clenched his fists.
"Yes…" Dr. Klipse said, during a flashback.
Dr. Klipse hasn't forgotten the day he was denied.
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Around the age of 21, Dr. Klipse was kicked out of the Magic Council's Science Division for using forbidden magic arts in his research. Swearing revenge, he created a dark guild that will help him achieve his needs.
Alongside him was his loyal butler, Hargrave, who raised Klipse when he lost both his parents in an unfortunate accident. Both were on the run from the Council and Legal Guilds, having been branded as criminals for multiple crimes over the years.
Over time, the two gained members in Shura, Lynn, Jared, Melinna, Wanna, Pietro, Leia and Kurt, criminals who all have different reasons for joining.
Dr. Klipse vowed to one day, get his revenge on the world for casting him aside.
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"I will make the council pay… dearly." Dr. Klipse said, during a flashback.
"Once Natsu returns, you're magic and technology will make your desire come true." Zeref explained, during a flashback.
"Yes. Once my magic forces Natsu to become E.N.D., he'll become my ultimate weapon upon the world!" Dr. Klipse hollered, during a flashback.
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Once Dr. Klipse finished his flashback story, Lucy became shocked.
"So that's why Dragneel is key to my plan for world domination." Dr. Klipse explained.
Lucy's shock turn into anger as she banged against her cage, hurting her a bit.
"Save your strength, my dear. You're still our hostage to make the boy comply." Hargrave explained.
"You stay away from him!" Lucy hollered.
Dr. Klipse smirked and walked over to the cage, meeting Lucy face to face.
"Your boyfriend won't have a choice once I have you're pretty little face broken and bruised." Dr. Klipse explained.
"Break me all you want. I'll protect Natsu no matter what." Lucy explained.
Dr. Klipse smirked.
"Really? You all by yourself?" Dr. Klipse asked.
"The good doctor's right. How can you protect him from the two of us and Shura?" Hargrave asked.
"She's not alone." Rogue said.
The three people inside were stunned by Rogue's sudden voice, until several sword slashes destroyed Lucy's cage freeing her.
Lucy was still stunned, until she saw all of her Celestial keys and Fleuve d'étoiles returned to her safely.
She soon realized Rogue and Kagura were standing beside her.
"Rogue! Kagura!" Lucy hollered.
"I did not account for any intruders." Hargrave explained.
"It wasn't easy getting past your security. But we waited for the right moment once we heard Lucy's voice." Kagura explained.
Lucy sighed a bit.
"Guess they didn't hear everything." Lucy thought.
"The tables have turned, Klipse! It's over!" Lucy hollered.
"Oh really?" Dr. Klipse asked.
"Hargrave. Go get the weapon ready. I'll entertain our guests." Dr. Klipse explained.
"Is it necessary to waste your energy on children?" Hargrave asked.
"It's a good way to test myself out." Dr. Klipse replied.
"Very well then." Hargrave said.
Hargrave made his exit, leaving Dr. Klipse to take care of Lucy, Rogue and Kagura.
"Now then…" Dr. Klipse said.
Throwing his cane aside, Dr. Klipse's hands become enveloped by dark energy, covering them like dragon scales.
Lucy, Rogue and Kagura become shocked.
"This magic…" Rogue said.
"Let's begin." Dr. Klipse said.
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Natsu and Happy were blown back by Shura, who's getting stronger as he fights.
"I thinks time to end this battle, boy." Shura explained.
"He's serious, Natsu." Happy said.
"Then let's give him everything we've got!" Natsu hollered.
- Lightning Fire Dragon's Roar! – Natsu shouted.
- Storm Dragon's Thunderstorm Breath! – Shura shouted.
The two Dragon Slayers unleashed their strongest breath attacks, colliding very fiercely.
But Natsu didn't have enough strength for a full attack, giving Shura the chance to overpower it.
Sensing the attack coming towards them, Happy had to make a move.
- Max Speed! – Happy shouted.
Using all of his magic power, Happy quickly flew Natsu out of the way before Shura's breath attack hit, causing strange phenomenon in the sky.
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Erza began to slowly open her eyes upon feeling strange… only for her eyes to see Ichiya hovering above her, giving a sparkle in his eyes.
"Men…" Ichiya said.
Erza screamed and punched Ichiya, getting her up instantly.
Ichiya crashed into multiple trees before being knocked out.
"Ichiya-sensei!" The Trimens hollered in unison, rushing to help their master.
Erza shook the uneasiness out of her head, looking to see Wendy and Chelia healing her, while Romeo, Lector, Frosch, Cana and Millianna watching guard.
"You guys are here?" Erza asked.
"It's a good thing we found you before you succumb to your injuries. Talk about reckless." Carla commented.
Erza began to slowly get up.
"Easy, Erza-san. Don't push yourself too hard." Wendy explained.
"I'm fine. We have to go save Lucy." Erza explained.
"Sting's team already headed off." Cana said.
"If you're gonna help you need to be at full strength, Erza-chan." Millianna explained.
"We're almost done with your injuries. Just wait a while okay?" Wendy asked.
Erza relented and allowed Wendy and Chelia finish up their healing process, knowing she'd be of no use to her comrades in her current condition.
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- Open! Gate of the Golden Bull and Scorpion! Taurus! Scorpio! – Lucy shouted.
Lucy summoned Taurus and Scorpio.
"Moo!" Taurus hollered.
"We are!" Scorpio hollered.
"Take him, boys!" Lucy hollered.
"Copy that, Lucy-san!" Scorpio hollered.
"I might get a smooch from you if I do it, Lucy-san!" Taurus hollered.
Lucy sweat dropped at Taurus' comment.
Rogue and Dr. Klipse clashed fists.
"He's strong. Have to analyze his moments." Rogue thought.
- Shadow Dragon's Claw! – Rogue shouted.
Rogue attempted to kick Dr. Klipse, but the Darkness Dragon Slayer effortlessly blocked it with his right open palm.
"Disappointing, boy." Dr. Klipse said.
Rogue gritted his teeth.
Kagura swooped in to strike.
- Archenemy… Slashing Form! – Kagura shouted.
Kagura attempted a striking maneuver, but Klipse swiped his hand to deflect the attack, pushing Kagura back and tossing Rogue aside.
- Rampage! – Taurus shouted.
- Sand Buster! – Scorpio shouted.
Taurus and Scorpio combined their attacks to overthrow Klipse.
- Darkness Dragon's Shield! – Dr. Klipse shouted.
Dr. Klipse conjured a darkness rectangular shield that effortlessly block Scorpio's attack, while pushing Taurus back.
"Moo! He's strong!" Taurus hollered.
"I'm just warming up." Dr. Klipse said.
Lucy, Rogue and Kagura gritted their teeth in irritation.
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- Storm Dragon's Roar! – Shura shouted.
Shura shot his breath attack at Natsu and Happy, who managed to dodge in the nick of time.
"I grow tired of your persistence." Shura said.
Natsu and Happy were exhausted, but kept running and hiding to regain their full strength.
The duo are currently hiding in a tree where Shura can't smell or hear them.
"We can't keep hiding forever, Natsu!" Happy hollered.
"Just need enough strength for one more attack strong enough to knock him out." Natsu explained.
"But what?! I'm not even sure my secret arts or Lightning Fire Dragon Mode aren't enough with the strength I have left." Natsu thought.
"C'mon, Natsu… think!" Natsu thought.
An idea suddenly popped into Natsu's head.
"I've just got a good idea, Happy!" Natsu hollered.
Happy was wildly confused.
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Shura attempted to smell their scent but no luck.
"These trees must be keeping me from figuring out their location." Shura said.
"Where could they be?" Shura asked.
"Hey!" Natsu hollered.
Shura looked around to see Natsu and Happy flying towards them in a reckless maneuver.
"A suicide charge?" Shura asked.
"Then it's your funeral, boy." Shura said.
As Shura prepared to attack, Natsu's plan began.
"Do it, Happy!" Natsu hollered.
"Aye, sir!" Happy hollered.
Using the last of his strength, Happy tossed Natsu straight at Shura, who failed to react in time.
"Wha-!?" Shura exclaimed.
"Get ready for the beating of your life!" Natsu hollered, giving a snickering grin.
Shura's eyes widened.
"DORARARARARARARA~!" Natsu shouted, repeatedly punching Shura with ignited fists, and without mercy.
(A/N: Natsu's inspired by Josuke!)
Natsu continued punching nonstop, unleashing all of his strength without giving Shura time to defend.
"Dora!" Natsu hollered.
Natsu delivered one final downward punch, crashing Shura straight to the ground, knocking him out completely.
Natsu smiled before falling down to the ground, right next to Happy who just fallen down moments ago.
Both laughed lightly as they were victorious.
"I can't believe I actually pulled that off…" Natsu said.
"Fuwa's so gonna lose it – in a good way." Happy explained.
"Natsu-san!" Sting hollered.
Sting's group arrived just in time to see Natsu and Happy.
"Hey, guys…" Natsu said.
"Jeez, hot shot. You really over did it." Gray commented.
"Haha, very funny." Natsu said.
Laxus carried Natsu up, much to the fire mage's dismay.
Mirajane decided to carry Happy.
Sting sniffed the air, sensing Rogue and Kagura's scent.
"Looks like those two went inside to rescue Lucy." Sting explained.
"Then let's go in there and save Lu-chan!" Levy hollered.
"Luce…" Natsu thought, now worried about his lover.
"That won't be necessary!" Dr. Klipse hollered.
Natsu, Happy and Sting's group looked up to see Dr. Klipse standing on top of the base.
"Is that guy Klipse?" Gajeel asked.
"Hibiki's Archive pics match the same as the guy standing before us." Lyon replied.
"He's the last enemy to stop." Juvia said.
"There's several of us and one of him." Jura said.
"I'd suggest you hand over Dragneel immediately." Dr. Klipse explained.
Natsu, Happy and Sting's group were surprised.
"What makes you think we should that?" Laxus asked.
Dr. Klipse smirked and snapped his fingers: revealing a badly beaten up Lucy, Rogue and Kagura in energy cages, right next to him.
Natsu, Happy and Sting's group were extremely shocked.
"So… what's it going to be?" Dr. Klipse asked.
Dr. Klipse has Lucy and the others hostage! What will Natsu and the others do to save them?
Preview: Dr. Klipse has the defeated Lucy, Rogue and Kagura hostage! Unless Natsu cooperates, he'll do the worst kind of pain to make an example of those who defy him. What will our heroes do in this complicated situation? Next time: Chapter 7 – The Ultimatum.
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