The Third Day

(Previously)

He looked on with a dropped jaw "Natsu attacked them… he actually went and attacked them". He saw a large hole in the side of the building with fire coming out of it "that fucking idiot". He jumped up the steps taking a strong leap landing inside the building seeing Happy being held captive.

Gale gave a loud sigh that caught everyone attention "Minerva… I assume you're here to take Yukino's place". The proud strong woman looked back with a smile "I guess the rumors are true… the cooks actually came to fight". Gale walked over grabbing Natsu by the scarf "next time you do something this stupid at least grab me to help".

Natsu sighed as Happy ran over "I'm so sorry Natsu… I didn't mean to get captured"! Natsu hugged Happy close "it's ok buddy … we'll get them back in the games… I'm sorry Gale". Gale chuckled hugging Natsu to his side "I don't care that you did it … but I would have loved to join you so happy would have been safer".

Natsu chuckled rubbing the back of his head "I should have gotten you … we'll get them back tomorrow". Gale nodded laughing with him as they walked back to the lodge "we'll show them what are guilds made of".

(Now)

Gale woke up early in the morning getting his normal outfit and walking out of the building going off alone into town. He walked through town ignoring the civilians that yelled out at him for beating Jura. He sped up jumping up to the roof tops going through the whole town making his way to Fairy Tail Lodge.

He jumped through a window landing to see the 1st master and Makarov "i'm here for the meeting". Makarov smiled at him holding up a letter "I got a letter from the Magic Counsel… I wanted you to read it". Mavis was red in the face looking him over "I think you'll love what it says Gale-San".

Gale chuckled grabbing the letter opening it up reading through it making his face twist into euphoria.

To Gale of Fairy Tail

The Magic Counsel has been given word that you have beaten the fifth Wizard Saint in a one on one battle. We have also been given a recommendation form from your Master Makarov Dreyar a former Wizard Saint. With this and a in depth investigation we have decided to give you the rank of seventh Wizard Saint due to the open spot. You have done great work for the magic Counsel by representing us in the game. Your Master was sent over what we decided was the appropriate robe along with your Saint Seal. - The Magic Counsel

At the bottom of the note was the iron cross pin that Wizard Saints wore to prove their spot on the counsel. He grabbed the large pin looking it over "they made me a Wizard Saint … you recommended me Master"? Makarov nodded with a large smile "it was easy with you representing them". Makarov's eyes flew open as Gale jumped forward hugging him close "thank you Master … this means a lot".

Makarov chuckled pushing him off jumping onto the bed "you earned it my boy … now take this and do good in today's games". Gale smiled as Makarov grabbed a large box opening it to a large fur coat exactly like his own but black and white. Gale grabbed the coat seeing it fit perfectly "i'll make you proud master".

Gale walked out of the guild leaving everyone to gawk at his new robes "see you guys at the games". Natsu jumped up held back by Lucy and Gray "why the hell does he get to be a Wizard Saint"?! Gale walked to the arena feeling the stares he was getting from those he passed "the new coat feels good".

He sped up getting to the arena making his way inside their teams box "I don't need any judging eyes". He waited as his friends crashed through the door screaming "you became a Wizard Saint"!? Gale chuckled loudly standing up pointing to his badge "you're looking at the new Seventh Wizard Saint".

They all gave him a quick punch making him laugh out as they congratulated him "you deserve it ya bastard". They all sat down as the games began opening with the teams current scores "we're at 31 … with two more days we could easily hit above 50". They sat and waited as they finished the opening announcements.

"Now that we're done with opening statements lets get on to my favorite part of the games… the mini-games". Gale smiled patting Pitch's back with a smile "it's up to you now… do well". Pitch smiled walking down to the arena with the other participants "no problem … Saint Slayer Saint".

He listened closely to the rules of the massive dungeon that hung from the sky "this might actually be fun". They pulled straws to see the order of who would go with Erza being first and Pitch being fifth. Pitch laid back on the ground listening to Erza's choice of how many monsters "100… come on I wanted to finally fight"!

Erza chuckled back at him "sorry Pitch but today is the day Fairy Tail makes the start of our comeback". Pitch sighed waving her off "I get it… good luck with the fighting... don't get to hurt or Gale will be worried". She nodded walking into the massive dungeon seeing monsters already surrounding her.

Pitch jumped up walking over to the pumpkin referee "so if she pulls this off how are we gonna continue"? The referee jumped at his voice "well we have a backup challenge ready in the event she pulls it out". Pitch looked at the screen watching her tear through monsters "trust me… there is a handful of people that could pull this off… and she is at the top". The mascot jumped in delight "it would be a real treat to see her do it".

Pitch laid back listening to the announcer shout cast the events of his opponent "wake me up when it's over".

Gale looked up at the screen with a smile as he witnessed her slash through waves of monster "she's amazing". He stood up and walked out of the area "i'll probably be back before she finishes but if not you guys know the game plan". They both gave him an odd look before waving him goodbye as the door closed.

Gale walked through the building making his way outside before looking up at the statues "time for some recon". His head shined as glasses appeared on his face before he bent down and jumped flying on top of the statue. He landed as the glasses glimmered letting him see the ethernano in the air.

He looked down at the arena looking throughout it planting his eyes on Ivan "that's weird … he's hiding his magic… I can't even sense it". He looked closer before taking the glasses off throwing them to the side "I knew these wouldn't work… damn Meredy and her impulse buys". He took out regular binoculars staring down at Raven Tail "I don't get it… they don't do anything all day… why the hell did they join and not just attack"?

He sighed turning around walking off the cliff free falling until he grabbed the wall screeching to a halt. He fell the rest of the way making a cloud of dust as he landed "they'll try something… I know it". He walked back into the arena making his way back to their box seats "now the question is if I let Pitch go all out".

He stood outside their area ready to go in before a hand grabbed his shoulder making him look back to see Kagura. Gale smiled turning around as she grabbed her arm with a blush "Gale… I wanted to talk to you". He smiled looked down at her "what's up Sword Maiden… did something happen"?

She shook her head looking away "your team didn't get a chance to make a real bet the other day… so I was wondering if we could make a bet for this round"? Gale chuckled holding his hand out "I bet Pitch will get the 2nd spot in this round … if he does you girls will cook my team a nice dinner".

She smiled gaining a competitive face "and if he doesn't then you will come to our lodge tonight and follow any of our orders for the night". Gale laughed loudly wiping an invisible tear from his eye "I like it… you got yourself a deal". They shook hands as he walked back in throwing his coat on the chair walking over to the railing.

He broke a small pebble from the railing and threw it with precision hitting Pitch in the forehead making him turn to him "I want you to go all out". All three of his team members went wide eyed as he spoke "you sure Gale… that could get messy"? Gale nodded with a proud smile 'this way we win more points and I win a nice dinner'.

Gale sat back and watched Erza finish the last monster making the arena erupt in cheers "knew she could do it". The referee jumped around in surprise "well I never thought it would be possible … but she did it". The announcer roared out with shock "this is unbelievable … in the case monster ran out before everyone got a chance our magic knight guest brought MPF with him".

They rolled out a large cylinder with a floating sphere "when a Mage attacks this device it will spit out a number according to how powerful it was". The participants all got giddy with excitement as the new challenge started. Milliana went first attacking the device with all her power making the magic finder read out 365.

The announcer spoke out everyone's thoughts "we don't have anything to put that up against so let's ask our resident Magic Knight". The special guest smiled speaking up "well with that score she would easily be chosen as a captain of her own squad". The crowd gave out mixed oohs and aahs as others took their turns. Orga went next smiling at the crowd as he raised his hands "Lightning God Slayer: Charged Particle Cannon"! A black beam shot out scorching the earth as the MPF read out 3825 through the smoke.

The Magic Knight was stunned seeing the number "I have never seen the MPF go so high … quite impressive". Jura smiled standing in front of the device looking down at the referee "may I go all out"? The pumpkin nodded giving a spin "go ahead … that is why we're all here isn't it". Jura chuckled taking a familiar stance making Gale stand up "I knew it… now everyone gets to see how powerful that attack really is".

Jura went stoic before roaring out as his magic formed and shot forward making a massive explosion "Mount Fuji"! The blast was just as big as it was when it hit Gale in their match "OH MY… 8544"! Jura took the second spot as the arena shook with cheers "that's impossible… is this the power of a Wizard Saint"?

Makarov and Mavis looked over to Gale with terrified expressions "he took two of those… I wonder what he would place at". The crowd was in an uproar "that guy from the Magic Counsel took two of those". More chants could be heard before Pitch jumped up making them all forget their thoughts.

Pitch smiled walking up "well if Jura is going all out then I have to put everything I have on the table". He stepped back looking at the other mages "will everyone please take a bunch of steps back … this is everything I have to offer". The mages looked at him with a scoff as they walked back to the edge of the arena.

Gale stood up grabbing the other two "if he goes completely all out then we need to be ready to stop him". They nodded standing at the ready making a few mages look over with a gulp 'is he really that powerful'? Gale looked down with a smile "go for it Pitch we're ready to stop you if need be"!

Pitch smiled looked back at the MPF reader as he slammed his fist into the ground making a ominous black magic circle appear below him. "Holy Devil Slayer Forbidden Art: Devil Synchronization" the circle enveloped him making the arena go silent. Pure ethernano exploded out as a black arm pushed its way out of the light.

Pitch roared out making the arena shake and the light blow away showing his new and improved form. His arms were pitch black with two inch long claws that ended at a shining torso glowing with light. His back sprouted black wings that spanned 6 feet on both sides making the wind around him pick up.

His face was angelic with blood red eyes and massive black horns that curved upwards. His body had black marking all around him that shined with a red light restraining his power "Azazel Part Take-over". He floated in the sky looking down with an evil gaze "be lucky I am restrained and can't unleash the full extent of this power".

The arena was drowned in fear looking at him as the announcer stuttered out words "it seems Pitch's power is so uncontrollable he has magic restraints on him". Makarov looked over at Gale with a pale face "where did they find this power"? Gale stayed focused on the seals waiting for any problems he would have to take care of.

Pitch looked down at the MPF with a stoic face remaining calm as he raised his hand making a white light appear "Holy Devil Slayer Secret Art". He sent the small sphere towards the device letting it slowly drift over building tension as it tapped the crystal ball "Judgement"! The ball disappeared completely before a rumbling in the sky made the crowd look up.

Like a bolt of lightning sent from god himself a white light slammed down spanning the whole area making the earth quake in fear. Pitch smiled as he dropped from the sky landing without a sound feeling the quakes "guilty". The white light shrunk until it was gone in a flash leaving a hole in the arena with the only thing in view was the MPF. Pitch stared as the machine read out a number that made the crowd explode.

"Oh my… I don't believe what I am seeing… the MPF has placed Pitch at 9000 even… what do you two have to say about this"? Yajima piped up with wide eyes "I am in complete shock … what I am more worried about is that his teammates look as if they are ready to step in at any moment".

The black haired knight stuttered "is this man more powerful than a Wizard Saint… how is anyone to follow those two". Pitch shot up to number two making him smile as he breathed out letting the form disappear "no one is beating that". He walked past frozen mages making his way to the wall where he laid back down.

The announcer broke his stupor continuing the contest "well let us go to the final Mage Cana Alberona". Gale sat back with a sigh looking down "I like her a lot but she isn't beating that score". He looked close sensing a strong magic "what the hell is this feeling … there is no way she has that much power"? He looked at her arm seeing the burning mark of fairy making him look over to Mavis "what the hell".

Mavis smiled at him "I let her borrow it … this way we'll win no matter what happens". He fidgeted as she spoke not able to make words come out 'we got cheated… by a drunk and a ghost'. He looked forward as Cana performed Fairy glitter "that is IMPOSSIBLE… the scale is broke at 9999"! Gale's eyes went white seeing they were beaten "I lost… what the hell did I get myself into"?

Pitch made his way back up laughing "I can't believe she actually used that… I should've broke the restraints". Gale looked over with a straight face "if you did that and went crazy like in training … we probably be disqualified". He nodded with a snort "I know that … but I seriously think I can handle it". He sat down as Gale felt a strong gaze from Mermaid Heel "I'm a dead man… I know it.

(Laxus' Match)

Gale and the others watched closely as the fight started a few minutes prior and Laxus was being thrown around like a ragdoll. Buck scoffed "what the hell does he think he's doing … he can't lose until I get to him". Light looked back at him with a smile "you still wanna take him down… dude that's literally ancient history"? Buck waved him off as he watched the fight "something has to be wrong … this is weird".

Gale nodded in agreement "Laxus should be wiping the floor with this guy … we can't do anything though… just watch for now". The match continued with Laxus making a few comebacks in the match. Gale sighed looking over at Ivan "he hasn't done much this entire time… I don't like it".

The others looked over seeing the large man sitting with the same smile "let's check it out then". Gale shook his head with a frown "if something is going on and we tip them off it could end bad… but we can confirm our theory". He broke another pebble from the railing and aimed it at Ivan "let's see if he reacts". He threw the pebble right through Ivan's head making a ripple across his forehead "he's an illusion".

Buck growled looking down at the illusion "then let's get down there and beat the crap out of whoever is in the arena"! Gale grabbed him by his arm shaking his head "Laxus is one of the strongest in the guild … and Ivan's son so I don't think he'll kill him". Buck growled sitting back "he gets five minutes until I go down there". Gale nodded as they went back to the fight seeing a ripple in the air "we might not have to wait".

The illusion was broke letting the crowd see all five of team Raven Tail beaten to a pulp "he beat the whole team". Gale looked down with a large grin "that guy is really something… Buck you sure have your work cut out for you". Buck smiled wide "I wouldn't have it any other way… he needs to be strong".

The next fight started with Wendy going up against Chelia making Gale smile seeing the young girls go all out. He stood up along with his friends cheering for the young girl "you got this Wendy show her the power of our guild"! The blue haired girl smiled giving them a thumbs up "I'll win no matter what".

The boys watched with pride as they both fought with everything they had ending in a draw. Gale smiled jumping over the railing running over to Wendy "you did great Wendy … in fact… you would give me trouble". A lone voice rang out from the announcer booth "it seems an opposing team has gone to cheer the young Dragon Slayer up".

A few whispers spread throughout the arena until a strong voice from Sabertooth caught everyone's attention. Minerva scoffed jumping down walking with pride "they don't know about your connection to Fairy Tail do they"?Makarov jumped up in fear "what will happen if they get found out… what if that 30 thousand jewel is taken away from us"?!

Gale looked back in confusion pushing Wendy behind him "I have no problem with everyone knowing the truth … it doesn't change anything". She scoffed striking out making Gale pull back only to be out paced 'she's fast'. She swiped down making his top shred off showing the golden Fairy Tail mark.

An uproar from everyone in the arena including a few teams reached his ears "that's cheating… he'll give Fairy Tail the win"! Gale pulled back pushing her off "I assure everyone here that we have no intention on going easy on our friends"! The pumpkin referee walked over tugging at Gale's pants "we have no way of proving this though".

Gale sighed grabbing the mic from the small mascot "we will make a deal then… we will take Fairy Tail on in two on two matches… if at any moment it seems we're pulling punches we will pull out of the tournament". The referee stayed quiet for a quick moment before grabbing the mic "we will allow it … even if they were to win the games it would not mean a win for Fairy Tail".

The arena immediately went into small whispers excited to see friends fight each other. Gale looked over to Minerva "you made a enemy today Minerva … pray to your father that you don't fight us in the all out fight". Sting and the others went to jump to her defense only to be stopped by Minerva's raised hand "I look forward to it".

Gale jumped up to their seats with steam coming from him "she's mine … no compromise". They nodded as the announcer started speaking "well… we still have our closing fight with … Team Mermaid Heel". Gale smiled seeing Buck get ready "they will send out Kagura… you must be quick". Buck nodded with a large grin "that's my whole thing … you know thunder and all".

He jumped down with a confident smile as Gale's prediction was correct "why hello Kagura… good to see you". She stayed silent lowering herself making Buck sigh "I get it… focus on the fight and all". The sounded bell went off making Buck ready himself "let's go Sword Maiden". He bent down read to strike only to feel a piercing pain in his stomach as a Kagura struck with her sheathed sword.

Buck jumped high into the sky spitting out some blood "she is a fast one". He landed roughly seeing her pulling back for another attack "Bellow of the Thunder God"! He roared out making a flash appear blinding everyone in the stadium. The monstrous blast reached Kagura in a flash making her throw her sword up in defense. Buck smiled slamming both his fists in the ground "Thunder God Armour".

His body was surrounded in black lighting with loud thunder strikes lashing out "Thunder God's Charged Fist"! He disappeared from sight and appeared next to Kagura smashing his fist into her leg making her fall to the ground. The massive bellow she was holding back overtook her sending her back into the wall making cracks.

Buck jumped off the ground holding his hands out while pressing them together "Thunder God's Bullets"! A magic circle appeared in front of him letting a lightning bullet hell rain down on the stunned girl. He fell to the ground heavily breathing "that had to be enough… she isn't that powerful".

He stood still waiting for the smoke to clear until a voice rang out "Gravity Change"! Buck gasped as his body was it with a train sending him to the ground "what the hell… how is she still standing".

(With Gale)

Gale frowned seeing Kagura step out of the shadows"she refuses to lose unless it's to me… it's her way of showing affection". A voice rang over to him making him look up to Risley "you know Kagura better than most Gale… your guy won't beat her and you know it"! Gale chuckled waving her off as he spoke to himself "Buck won't lose … he is more stubborn than even me".

(Back to the Fight)

Kagura jumped high into the sky and using the gravity to slam down with all her force sending shockwaves across the field. The smoke quickly cleared leaving the crowd to gasp as Buck held the sword in his hand. Buck held on with a vice grip "you know Kagura… the closest person to beat Gale other than Jura … is me". She scoffed stomping on his chest only to gasp as two legs wrapped around her neck and slammed her down.

Buck used all his force to jump out of the area of gravity holding her sword "you know I used to use gravity magic… but that's trapped in another part of me". She looked up seeing her sword was with him "how dishonorable … taking my sword with that dirty trick". Buck threw the sword to the side "as you know… if this was a real fight … honor is moot".

He pressed his palms together pulling them apart making a sphere of lightning cloaked in darkness appear. The sphere connected to his hand by arcing lighting "Lightning God''s Chain"! He shot out multiple lightning balls that all were connected by arcs of lightning spread all over the field. "There is no running from this move… i'm coming" the balls made a grid that spanned the whole arena.

He jumped forward jumping into a sphere disappearing from sight only to be seen next to Kagura giving a deafening blow to her side.

(With Fairy Tail)

Makarov was astonished at Bucks moves "is he teleporting … I have never seen such fast movement"? Mavis shook her head along with a few eagle eyed marksman "he is using the lightning grid to move faster… you can see a large mass moving from each sphere to the next". The guild all looked on in amazement seeing a fist covered in lightning strike out next to her slamming into her side.

(With Buck)

Buck raced around the whole arena seeing her eyes start to catch up to him 'I gotta end this quick'.Kagura moved like water dodging the many attacks as she jumped over the grid making her way to her sword. Buck growled speeding up building momentum "you can't block what's so fast you can't see".

Every sphere he passed disappeared adding to his mass making him larger until he was a massive streak of thunder racing towards Kagura. Kagura looked forward holding her sword at the ready "I'll block the attack and then finish him". Buck gathered all the lightning and exploded forward "Lightning God's Judgement"!

The mass shot out immediately clashing with her sword making arcs of lightning cut through the ground. Buck appeared in the lightning with a smile "it's over Kagura … sorry you couldn't fight Gale". She scoffed throwing his lightning off leaving him midair "you're wide open… now perish".

She slashed upwards only to hit air as Buck stood behind her where he held a tiny metal plate. He pulled back unleashing a massive bellow that threw her across the arena in tattered clothing "metal draws lightning to itself … so I always keep a few on me". He the metal plate on his belt "sadly it only works at close range so I had to get you off guard".

"Buck has done it he has beaten Kagura of Mermaid Heel bringing their points to 48 … can they be stopped"?! Buck walked back up to his teams with a smile "that took a lot out of me… glad she didn't unsheathe that thing". Pitch stood up with a bit of trouble "can we get out of here … I used up a LOT of magic in the first match".

Gale nodded helping him "Jura is powerful but he had to worry about other matches … I wonder how high he would have gotten if he drained himself"? They walked out ignoring the ending announcements. They looked in the sky seeing it was getting dark "man … I want food and sleep". Gale looked to Pitch with a smile "well get a lot in … you and me are fighting our friends tomorrow… it will be a hard fight".

They went back to their lodge ignoring any parties just wanting to get ready for what would be a hard fight. Gale stood outside of the lodge handing Pitch to Buck "I have one thing to do before I go to bed". They all nodded walking in letting him walk away to the Mermaid Heel lodge.

He smiled as he saw Kagura sitting outside in her normal outfit "glad you packed extras". She turned to him with a smile "me to … your friend is much stronger than I thought… I hate it". Gale sat with looking up at the first few stars to come out "if you actually used your sword it would be different… but I respect you for holding onto your beliefs".

She blushed turning away from him "so… would you like to do everyone deed"? Gale sighed sitting back "... if I may ask… can we do it after the games so none of us are too awkward"? She thought for a moment "I guess… but because your making me… I mean us wait you're gonna regret it". He laughed smiling over at her "i'll deal with it… plus if I'm doing your bidding I doubt i'll regret it".

He stood up waving goodbye leaving her in a blushing mess "what does he think i'm gonna do… OH"!

(At Gale's lodging)

Gale walked in and quickly ate some food "tomorrow we go all out… and I mean all out". Pitch smiled nodding to him "no problem … we'll show them our true power… it's gonna be fun". They all ate the rest of the food and went to their rooms to sleep 'how can we sleep when we know that we're gonna have to fight our friends'?