The Sea Tiger Chapter 7

Author's Note: Sorry for not updating 2 days ago! I had to go visit my grandparents, so yeah. Now on with the fic!

Kagura's POV

"What's up with Sting? Obviously he knows I don't need someone making sure that I'm safe." I shook my head in confusion. "Hmph. Probably only because we're teammates now. After this week, it will all be over. I guess I could tolerate this for now." I went into my room, remembering tomorrow will be the final day off.

"May as well find some entertainment while I can." I sighed and turned on the television, looking for something to watch.

Sting's POV

"Sting….." I heard someone call. That person was also stomping my stomach. I opened my eyes and saw Lector jumping up and down on top of me. "Woah! What's up, Lector!?"

"After you got back yesterday, you just slept until now! So I'm hungry as that fire breather Natsu is all the time!" He wailed. "Yesterday? I slept that long? NO wonder my head hurt so much." I thought to myself.

"Fine, let's go get something to eat." I told him. Then that means tomorrow will be the first day of the Grand Magic Games. I took Lector to eat something, and after that we went for a walk to clear our minds. We also coincidentally met with Fairy Tail, so we had a good day. When we got back to the hotel, it was 11:00 P.M.

"Night Sting."

"Night, Lector."

The Next Day

Nobody's POV

"Welcome to the Grand Magic Games! We have all anticipated this day, so let's not waste any time! Today I am joined with , and this year our referee will be here with us! Now, may we have our qualified guilds walk out into the arena!" Chapatli (the announcer) yelled.

All guilds walked out with confidence, with the crowd roaring behind them. All pairs joined up, and walked to their benches.

"This year's day one event will be: Sword Arts! We have noticed that all teams have a member who carries a sword of some type, or is able to make one. So this will be a 2 on 2 on 2 battle! Now, contestants, please step out!" He yelled. With that all the expected ones stepped forward.

Sting's POV

As soon as I heard that this will be a duel of swords, I knew this was going to be an easy win, except for beating Erza, of course. But we have Kagura and Rogue, so it'll be fine.

"It's your time to shine." I smiled at Kagura. She gave me a straight face, but with a slight smile on it. "Thanks." I flashed her a big smile, and she stepped out. I would've told Rogue that, but he was already in the field.

"Seems like someone is showing some affection towards Kagura." Milliana came and chuckled at me, while picking up Lector, stroking him.

"Hey! Put Lector down, and I'm not showing affection to her, it's just what teammates do." I said, annoyed. "Right?" I added, kind of unnecessarily. I looked at my guildmates, with a look that said "Come on. Back me up."

Rufus smirked.

And Orga eyed me curiously, then burst out laughing. I was about to give another shot at them again, but the irritating announcer yelled something again. The contestants prepared. With no surprise, it was Rogue from our team, Kagura from Mermaid Heel, Erza from Fairy Tail, Jenny from Blue Pegasus (She's also a requip mage), Totomaru from Neo Phantom Lord, and Lyon form Lamia Scale. "Now, let the Grand Magic Games begin!"

Kagura's POV

When I heard it will be a duel of swords, I knew I would dominate. But my main target was Erza, even though she is not my enemy anymore, we never truly finished our battle last year. Rogue would battle alongside with me, and that would surely come in helpful. He was calm and quick.

"Rogue." He glanced at me, acknowledging me that he was listening. "Could you watch my back while I'm dueling Erza?" He nodded. "Thanks."

"The rules are simple, every hit will earn 1 point. If you take out someone, that will earn you 5 points!" The crowd murmured in with a tension in the air. Surely this means Fairy Tail and Mermaid Heel would dominate. But nevertheless, the match started.

Normal POV

The match started out with Erza and Kagura charging each other. "Requip: Black Wing Armor!" Erza switched into her Black Wing Armor, and sliced through the air. Kagura didn't draw her blade, but blocked the attack with the sheath on. But she didn't notice Jenny coming behind her, as she was too focused on Erza.

"Kagura!" Rogue yelled. "Watch out!" Their bench yelled. A direct blow to the back would take even Kagura out. But as she looked back Rogue became a shadow and appeared in front of them, drew his katana, and sliced at Jenny's left thigh. She yelped, as Rogue pointed his katana at her throat, therefore "taking her out".

"Jenny has been took out!" Mato cried out. The crowd roared in excitement. The Blue Pegasus and Fairy Tail guilds were certainly disappointed. "And the first guild to score is Sabertooth!" Chapatli yelled.

"Watch out Kagura, I can't keep watching out for you, y'know." Rogue muttered.

"Yes, I know, thank you though." Kagura said, as they gave a small smile to each other. Sting and co. sighed in relief. But due to the distraction, Erza was coming up from behind.

"Oh no you don't!" Someone yelled, leaping out from nowhere, they looked behind Erza and saw Totomaru, as he cut down, but Kagura came in front and knocked him away. "This battle is between Erza and I, no one else!" She said, with a death glare.

It soon became a mess in the middle of the arena, a flurry of blades clashing against each other. But all duels were in pairs, as Rogue and Kagura were back to back, fighting Totomaru and Erza.

"Hey! Don't forget about me!" Lyon shouted. "Ice Make: Sword! Ice Make: Dagger!" Both weapons came out from his right and left hands. He cut in the middle, separating Kagura and Rogue. "I won't go for you, Kagura, since you're my friend. But as for you, Rogue, I don't even know you, which means I can go all-out." Lyon smirked.

He charged at him, but Rogue immediately went into a shadow, letting Lyon and Totomaru battle, and at the right moment, he appeared in the middle, and spun a full 360 degree circle, landing a hit on both of them. "5 minutes left!" Chapatli announced.

Kagura's POV

"Dammit! 5 minutes left? I haven't landed a single hit on Erza yet!" I saw Rogue controlling the competition, but Totomaru was taking advantage of his battle-forged steel against ice, landing 3 quick stabs, but not taking him out.

"Smart move. He's stacking up his points, then he will take him out at the last moment." But I soon focused back into my duel with Erza she had requipped into her Flight Armor, as I was barely able to keep up with her. I glanced at the sand. "About 1 minute left." I thought, and I focused my power into my Archenemy blade.

As I sensed the next slice, I ducked, drew my blade, and instead of slicing, I stabbed with the back of my blade. That knocked the air out of Erza, and I saw my chance, I got two good slices in, before she requipped into her Adamantine Armor.

"Time!" Mato cried out. Just as he did, Totomaru sliced, grazing Lyon's throat, therefore taking him out. I looked at the scoreboard, and it was listed:

Neo Phantom Lord: 8 Points

Sabertooth: 7 Points

Fairy Tail: 3 Points

Mermaid Heel: 2 Points

Lamia Scale: 1 Point

Blue Pegasus: 0 Points

"I'm sorry. I failed what should've been easy." I apologized, staring at the ground, with Archenemy rested on my shoulder.

"Hey. There's no need to go sulking like that. Come on, it's only the first day, and you were fighting Erza. So don't feel bad." I looked up and saw Sting, who had his hand rested on my other shoulder, with a sympathetic smile on his face. He hauled me up, and for the first time to both my guild and to Sabertooth, I smiled.

Sting's POV

Kagura was walking back to us, her head down. "Man, it must be embarrassing to fail at something you were specifically trained for." I thought. She really opened up her feelings after last year that's for sure. She returned, and didn't even bother sitting on the bench, she just sat down, one leg up, that other on the ground curled up, with her blade on her shoulder.

"I'm sorry. I failed what should've been easy." She murmured quietly. I felt a nudge on my shoulder, making it go towards Kagura. I looked beside me, and saw Milliana. "Comfort her." She mouthed to me. I stared in disbelief. I barely know her, and she's telling me to comfort her. I did it anyways.

"Hey. There's no need to go sulking like that. Come on, it's only the first day, and you were fighting Erza. So don't feel bad." I said, not knowing did it make her feel better. I put my hand on her shoulder. She looked up at me, with wavering eyes.

"She's not taking this so well.' I thought to myself. I helped her up, as she didn't resist. I looked into her eyes, and for once, she finally truly smiled.

Author's Note: Hope you guys liked it! Especially you, grither55. Thanks for your continuous support. So until next time, See Ya!

Extra Note: And I totally didn't write this in the middle of the night listening to nightcores :)