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Everyone was in shock and unable to process what had just happened. Shards of the seal littered the entire country. From as far away as the capital Crocus, all the way down to Hargeon Town, they felt earthquakes and watched as entire sections of their residences vanished, before being replaced by parts of the Endless Realm. Shadow Crystal had popped up halfway between Magnolia and Crocus. King Mortain raised cat clawed hands above his head. A giant, green, beaded, wavellite gem appeared in the sky. Smashing his hands together the gem burst into a million different pieces, each merging with a creature. The gem's power included; enhancing decision making, focusing, and balancing their energies so they wouldn't use up all their power quickly.
Confusion and worry quickly changed to fear and panic as dangerous beasts fell from the sky, or leaped out of the water, and lastly clawed their way out of the ground. Normal citizens started running for their lives as black dragon like Gong-Gongs plunged their single horn into the streets ripping them apart sending people in the air or spinning across the ground. In the ports, Avagrah, wormlike sea serpents of giant proportions, attacked at the bay entrances. They went after boats constricting them in their coils before destroying them and hunting for the surviving humans. Aoyin stampedes tore across the land, their four horned heads tearing everything apart as they searched for humans to eat.
The Celestial Spirits responded quickly all over the country. Several of the spirits, such as Norma, (carpenter square), Telescopium, (telescope), and Sextanis, (sextant), joined the front line as backup. Cassiopeia's crown glowed as she swung her sword chopping off the head of an ogre, before blocking an attack with her shield from a Gog. She shoved back the attack sizing up the giant before her. "You shall fall before the might of a great queen!" she yelled before charging forward.
Andromeda whirled her chains around capturing several Pomberos in them. They kicked their hairy feet at her as she drew them closer. She ignored their straw hats thrown at her, even as the mucked up her armor, making it difficult to move. "Kill her, she's a killer of birds! Kill her!" the little men shouted breaking free of the chains. Forming a semi-circle around her. From their ragged clothes they pulled out slingshots, blow dart guns, and even poison tipped arrows before firing them.
Pulling out her dagger, she blocked the darts before jumping around to avoid the arrows. She let out a scream as her body was pelted with sharp stones. Her armor absorbed the attacks mostly, but it still hurt. "I'm not a bird killer you stupid creatures. You're going to regret attacking me!"
Thirty miles southwest, several animal constellations had gathered in a concentrated area near an old underground entrance. Because cultures all over the world, had used the same stars, to create their own constellations; there were multiple spirits for each incarnation. Meaning, though they had lost many in the last war, there still was enough spirits to handle large numbers of monsters.
A three headed celestial dragon named Mushussu, attacked from the sky while Ostrich, Lupus and even Airavata charged forward. Airavata swung his massive trunk at a group of Mich-Pichoux, (18ft long tigers with Sabertooth features). The largest one roared loudly, rearing up on his hind legs before swiping his five inch claws across Airavata's trunk causing it to profuse blood.
Airavata trumpeted in pain. Two smaller female Mich-Pichouxs jumped up on his back. He tried to shake them off as one female tried to sever his spine and the other kept going for his neck. Airavata stomped his massive feet. Giant geysers erupted drowning the two females. Charging forward, he lowered his giant tusks ready to impale anyone who got in his way.
Lupus was locked in battle against the Manticore. The Celestial Spirit barked and howled as he darted in and bit off one of its lion legs triumphantly. Triumphant turned to horror as the wolf was grazed by the poisonous tail. The leg instantly became paralyzed as Lupus managed to limp away. The Manticore laughed, "What's the matter you stupid mutt, I just returned the favor you did for me!" Again and again the Manticore lashed out with its deadly tail. Lupus silently thanked his Royals for insisting that the Zodiacs routinely spar with the constellations. Avoiding that deadly tail, while looking for an opening to shove that stupid creature into the ground, was his life's missions. His super sharp ears rotated around, trying to pinpoint the vulnerable spot on his foe. Blocking out the sounds of painful cries from other spirits, he adjusted his stance to put less weight on his useless limb, before clashing once more with the Manticore in a fight to the death.
Scattered in towns all over Fiore, such as Baslam or Shirotsume, Animal Zodiac members had fixed themselves as the main protectors. All six of Hoshi's friends had chosen a city to keep safe. Each of them was drawing strength from the citizens who were compatible with them and blessing them in return with luck to survive the war.
Xiaoying jumped from building to building letting out a hoot. She was being chased by a Bogol Todshawhill, (tricksters with old lady upper bodies and powerful stout legs), turning invisible before trying to sneak into a home to bother the humans taking refuge there. "Oh no you don't, get out of there!" Xiaoying changed in mid-swing into an ocelot before pouncing on top of the monsters. Switching to a hippo she tried to squash her foe, who snapped her fingers sending the spirit flying. Changing into a vulture she managed to weave around the buildings coming from behind. The Bogol jumped on to the rooftops hopping away with the Monkey going after her in her human form this time.
Shing was in his human form driving away several Tanuki with his music. Grabbing some wax he stuffed his ears so he wouldn't hear the belly drumming and fall under their illusionary magic. Seeing he managed to drive a few out of town, the humans followed his example. Soon all sorts of instruments were playing driving the Tanuki crazy. With a group effort, the Tanuki were led into several barrels of saki before trapping them inside. The Tanuki would drink themselves into a stupor and not bother the town's people as they tried to get rid of the other pests popping up all over the place.
At the field hospital near Quarto Cerberus, Jai and her assistant, Equuleus the Colt, who looked like a little girl riding on a rocking horse, had their handfuls as Horologium kept bringing in casualties from the different battle fields. The grandfather clock was really running out of energy from so many spontaneous teleportations. "I've brought Nkombe, (Sunbird), and Ptesan-Wi (White Messenger Bull) from Freesia Town. Puff, puff, puff. Both have sever electrical burns from Lightning Serpents and a gang of Raiju weasels."
"Dang it, I'll take PW here and see what I can do," Equuleus promised. She threw a toy lasso and gently pulled the bull onto her toy horse. Surprisingly, it didn't break as tottered off at full speed to get help for her friend. Jai called out to the new star spirits to take Nkombe and start splinting his broken wing.
"How bad is it out there? The war only started an hour ago and already I'm halfway through my supplies," Jai asked anxiously. Glancing around at half the beds taken up by her fellow spirits. If human casualties started coming in, she didn't know what she would do.
"We lost the Huran sisters ten minutes ago. The sisters were trying to dance the Keen Keengs into an enchanted fire, only to be shoved in by the monsters. Several human mages from a variety of guilds have been pulled out for temporary treatment or continue to fight ignoring the wounds."
"Get back out there and try to get as many people to safety as you can. Try to conserve your energy!" Jai warned him. Right after he left a blast of some kind nearly took out the infirmary. "Cover the patients! Get down ah!" Jai ducked under a table wrapping herself up in her hair as another blast. She recognized the sound of horse hoof beets, but these were not normal. She only could hear three hoofs per horse.
Jai started to crawl out to investigate when an arrow nearly went through her hand. More arrows ripped through the celestial tent, destroying several containers of medicine and badly wounding some of the new star spirits, who had continued to bravely work, despite the obvious danger. Someone ducked through the starry entrance flaps gasping for breath before grabbing a mask to help breathe in this partially celestial spirit area. "Who's in charge here? I have some news," Goldmine said. He had a deep cut in his left thigh were an arrow had grazed him.
"Master Goldmine, sit down please. You're going to bleed out." Jai said, grabbing some magical bandages before quickly binding up the wound. "You shouldn't be here. Oh, we never should have asked your guild to protect the hospital."
"Hey, it was my guild's choice to assist you. We would have done anything to help Markov's guild. He was my old partner so I won't abandon him or his friends, when he needs help. I came to tell you my mages are standing up to those Bergfolk right now, so you can refortify your defenses. I'll even help you." Everyone inside let out a sigh of relief as they started the task of fortifying their defenses.
Outside the hospital Team Quarto Puppy, had unleashed their wild spirit. Each man was cutting loose as they fought against the Bergfolk. The pride of the guild was on the line. If they could defeat the enemy, the guild truly earned the right to call themselves Quarto Cerberus.
Rocker was singing the loudest rock and roll song he knew. The muscular pointy hair mage was having the time of his life. "Oh yeah howwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwllllllllllllll! Time to earn little respect. You puny trolls got nothing on me!" He actually ran towards west side of the coming army. Activating his Drill'n Rock magic, he drilled right throw them whirling his arms around causing several Bergfolk off their horses. He wheeled around and struck hard and fast embedding several of the in the ground.
Jager, Nobarly, Semmes, led by Warcry all fought very hard. No matter how many times they got hit or injured they fought right back with all their magic. The Tear Magic flooded the area making it harder for the three legged horses to move.
Truly though, the hero of the fight had to be Bacchus, with his Palm Magic. Once he was drunk enough, his Drunk –Chop Hanging Fist overwhelmed the enemy. They couldn't see him coming as he raced through the army. Their attack just bounced off his bare chest as slammed his fist in the ground, creating a crater so big the entire army fell in screaming loudly as the abyss swallowed them up. "Nothing like a fist fight to bring out the animal in me. I might even score a Celestial Lady for this."
Fairy Tail was holding their own as they inched their way to the main fighting. That's where they would find their fellow guild mates and where the serious fighting was taking place. The bond they shared with their fellow mages, (plus Warren's telepathy), told them that Lucy was in the thick of things, and she was not on their side.
The Strauss siblings led the way, their takeovers giving them a distinct advantage to survive, as the entire guild was under assault in minutes. Mirajane was in her Satan Soul: Halphas form. Flying at top speeds through the air she prepared to use her Cosmic Beam attack against her foe, a Kulshedra. Flying at top speeds she rushed the Kulshedra going in for a close combat attack.
The half drooping breasted woman/nine tongue dragon creature ducked under the attack. As Mirajane turned around she was rushed from underneath being struck by flaming body of the Kulshedra. The fire didn't penetrate her durable skin, but it did make her body itch all over. "So you can fly and spark, let's see how strong you are."
"Pathetic mage, even as a demon, you can't defeat me!" The two rushed each other both latching on to one another. Their wings kept beating super-fast as they clawed and bit each other. They shoved each other back and forth trying to determine who was the strongest of them. Fire and cosmic energy clashed over and over with no clear winner at the moment.
Lisanna and Elfman had run into their own set of problems, as they continued press on. Lisanna was in her Animal Soul: Cat. In her partially transformed state she used her tail for balance as she climbed trees in an effort to get an advantage. Her opponent was a Chapalu, a giant swimming cat. The Chapalu fluffed out his coat before using one giant paw to sever all the trees Lisanna was using.
Flipping in mid-air, she land on top of the creature. Avoiding the tail, she dug her claws deep as the monster dove into a nearby river trying to drown her. With enormous effort, she managed to crawl towards its head, taking a deep breath once the surfaced. "You're not the first cat I took over and you won't be the last!"
While his sisters fought one on one, Elfman found himself under attack by multiple beasts, several resembling the ones he had taken over. All of them were out for revenge of their tribe mates. It didn't look good for him. All he could do was stand his ground and hope to take over them at a crucial moment.
Similar battles were simultaneous occurring among Fairy Tail. They were driven apart or snatched up by monsters who had immunity against a mages power or could take out their special brand of magic. For example; Nab Lasaro, the famous mage who didn't like taking jobs, found himself up against two Anaskelades. The two mountain size donkeys race around, trying to loop their string reigns around him in attempt to kill him.
"Finally, a job fit for me! I'm not scared of any animal! Seith Magic: Coyote Bite!" His left arm turned bright yellow as he swung his fist at one of the massive donkeys, connecting with it barrel like body. Giant bite marks appeared on its side as the ungulate bayed in pain. Its friend turned around kicking out with his hind legs sending the mage two and half miles through brush, plains and such. Using the power of a rhino, he dug in deep before he could fall in a gulley. While taking a few deep breaths he failed to hear the approaching until something, like a chain, whipped him on the back. His magical core shut down as he was kicked to the ground as someone whistled for the Anaskelades. The female voice that mocked him, "I hope you like being stomped to the death,'" didn't register in his mind.
A group consisting of Max Alors, Reedus Jones, and Vijeeter Ecor, had been combining their sand, picture, and lastly, dance magic to combat Ananta, the thousand headed sand serpent. Max was able to keep his sand wall up as the other two used their magic to overwhelm the creature's heads. "I think I can bury it, just cut off a couple more heads," Max advised. Reedus and Vijeeter nodded and got ready to attack when a brilliant flash of light blinded them. The three men were unable to see for as a black blur darted around them slashing them with sharp, pointy claws that left a paralyzing and hallucinogenic poison in their systems. A mad giggle and the blur was gone leaving the boys in a dangerous position.
Back with the Celestial Spirits a small squadron consisting of Crateris, (The Cup), Indus, (Native American), and Octans, (Octagon), plus several new star spirits and Cancer, had been battling for over twenty five minutes with a punch of pixies, sprites, and a few Havfine's that could change their tails into legs or bring the water with them.
"Have some tea you nasty little brats!" Crateris snapped, pouring her hot tea over the sprites. Indus lead the new star spirits as they went hand to hand against the pixies. The pixies opened their tiny fanged mouths to chew on the new star spirits. Yelling a battle cry the new star spirits jumped on top of the pixies pulling and hitting them as Indus battle a combined pixie monster.
Octans jumped back, dodged, move left, right, another right and left before nailing one Havine. Over his shoulder he could see Cancer cutting away anyone who stood in his way. Ignoring the dripping blood, the giant crab stylist pushed on. "We've got to reach the royals ebi ebi!" Octans nodded before doing a double kick to break the tail of the evil mercreature. The prickling on the back of his neck was his only warning. Jewels rained down accompanies by shafts of celestial energy injuring him. Crateris and Indus flung themselves over the new star spirits as Cancer tried to locate the source of the attack. Darkness washed over them as they became catatonic. The truth eluded them about what no who, had attacked them.
As the war reached its two hour mark, the battle between royals was still going on without anyone needing to stop and rest. Queen Brighantia had grown as tall as the Celestial Queen. Summoning the power of her river she had created a twisting tendrils of water all around her body. With pinpoint precision and deadly speed, with a quick twist and thrust, three jet power pressured geysers shot through the air at the Celestial Queen.
Celestial Queen raised her Comet Scepter, the silvery diamond on top shimmered brightly. Pointing it at the incoming attack a powerful force field in front of her to block the attack. Whirling the Scepter above her head, she called forth the power of space, then unleashed the power of the Milky Way at Brighantia.
Smirking the Queen of Monsters, transformed herself into the Celestial Queen for just a moment, so the attack did nothing upon impact. Rising up on a waterspout she pounded her river against the shield trying to crack it open. "I never expected you to be so weak Celestial Moon Queen!" Queen Brighantia taunted her. Calling her the Moon queen was a derogative nickname several tribes had come up with, just as Sun King was. It was meant to taunt them saying that as powerful as they were, the greatest celestial objects, had more power than them. "I must thank you on behalf of my son. He's very grateful for the preparation you did for his wife. She makes an excellent daughter in law."
"My Star Daughter, is not your daughter in any term! You should be ashamed of yourself! I thought you protect children, not tear them away from their families!" The Celestial Queen looked at her counterpart with contempt and disgust. "You give fairies a bad name!"
Queen Brighantia laughed, she was a semi bad fairy after all. Aquinas did like to drown people who disturbed their river. Especially snotty giant queens who though they were better than everyone else. "You won't be saying that when you see your precious former daughter."
The Celestial King couldn't believe how much trouble he was having with a dwarf with goat legs! King Mortain was dancing around able to dodge every sword swipe while still launching treasure magic at him. He blocked an incoming blast of gems and precious metals with his Meteor Blade. He swung it around gathering up speed trying to cast a powerful time spell, but the Nain jumped in the air scratching runes on it making sure it couldn't do that. "There's a reason I'm the King of Monsters you overgrown celestial! I'm smarter than I look!"
"I acknowledged that you're very smart. Also manipulative, devious, not to mention rude! I can forgive most things, but deliberately kidnapping my daughter, and turning her into a creature against her will, is completely unforgivable." He raised his sword prepared to deliver his Galaxia Blade attack when he dropped his blade clenching his heart.
An amused expression appeared on King Mortain's face as his foe took several steps backwards nearly toppling over. The melodious sound of rushing water reached his ears as his wife touched down next to him. The Celestial Queen rushed to her husband's side. Snapping his fingers a mound of treasure appeared behind them that dissolved the head adviser, majordomo and Seeress. Along with also his son and the pets. Gloating, he flexed his claws barely sparring a glance at his foes, even though they still represented a huge threat. "I see you're experiencing a broken heart all over again. Pity, it didn't kill you this time. Maybe you need a bigger shock to your systems."
"Mind your tongue you insensitive dwarf! There's nothing wrong with my heart. I'm not done yet and neither are my old friends," the Celestial King grunted as he stood up. His wife steadied him, calling mentally to the Zodiacs to get here ASAP. Raising their weapons they prepared to attack when a brilliant beam of white light appeared in the air between the two groups. A very familiar voice echoed as the spell took place: "Celestial Space Magic Combo: Light Beam Teleportation!" The light vanished revealing Dark Fairy Lucy!
"Hello my former parents, I'm glad to be in your presence once more. You're a little late for the wedding, but just in time to be crushed by my reception," Dark Fairy Lucy mocked them in her new form. "Did you bring me a present? I could always use some horn polish, after all they're not done growing yet."
"LUCY! Child, what did they do to you?" Celestial Queen whispered. She reached out to touch her, only for the teen to fly out of reach and weave her way between the royals. Zooming at super speeds she hurled dark and light magic combined that ate through their armor. Their skin started to peel right off, but nothing hurt worse than having their adoptive child scar them with the kanji for hate and anger. Both of them groaned and started to lose their footing.
She hovered in the air looking at them with scorn, her brown eyes turning black with hate. She landed on the ground, dragging her husband to the front. "I officially denounce you two as my parents. Kentaru's family is all I need and just to prove it, watch what we can do when we combine our power."
The Zodiacs arrived just in time to witness seeing their princess raising four keys into the air. Even as they supported one another their bond with Lucy was being twisted as they felt evil enter their bodies. Resisting with all they had, they were powerless as she called four spirits at the same time!
"I, Princess Lucy of Two Worlds, command my spirits to appear by my side. You shall be the weapon to bring the destruction of the Celestial Spirit World and Earthland, leaving only the Endless Realm of Monsters! My four strongest class of spirits!" The keys sparkled as, the bronze, silver, gold, and platinum keys forced open a direct connection to her. "I call forth Ardtree, Crux, Leo, and Rabbit! Appear by my side now!"
Unable to ignore the summons, the four spirits appeared right next to her. Smirking, Lucy gave them an ultimatum. "You can willingly obey my orders and destroy your fellow spirits or pay the consequence. What will it be?" All four said no as expected. That's when Kentaru grabbed locks from his belt and used them.
"Lock Magic: Imprison Spirits!" A tiny little padlock captured Ardtree. The little spirit cried as his life force was zapped away. His cage, (looking like a hamster cage), rose into the air. Hovering hundreds of feet in the air, he cried harder as he was to suck up all the life force of his fellow spirit kind.
Crux tried to hover/fly out of reach. He was just too slow as Kentaru's katana sliced a deep wound in his body nearly cutting him in half. His eyes popped way open as he opened his mouth to berate the man. "Sorry I don't want to hear a thing you say. Lock Magic: Akashe Records Librarian!" A penned in cage with suspended chains held the prisoner. He let out a moan as all the knowledge he ever scanned was sent, by way of his telepathy, into the monster tribes' minds. Now the tribes had twice amount of knowledge to use.
"No, I won't be captured! Lucy, please stop this ahhhhhh!" Yue screamed as she slipped and fell into a hutch that locked up tight. The rabbit thumped against the walls and tried to change shape. Nothing worked as her speed magic was transferred.
The only one still not captured was Loki/Leo. He was using his sheer will to stand his ground. "Regulus magic, Twister!" The spell from his ring blasted the evil prince away. Once more he felt a tiny tug towards Lucy, looking at her. He could still feel the part of her that belong to him. He had to resist being captured and used.
"I grow bored with this. If you will not be caged, then I kill you and use your pelt to line my throne!" Kentaru bellowed. The prince charged forward ready to attack, when suddenly time seemed to slow down. No one, not even the Celestial King, (who wasn't using his time magic), could move more than a fraction of an inch. Several semicircle black circles appeared, encompassing different groups. One such portal took Kentaru and Loki a hundred miles away from the main battle with Natsu appearing by the Celestial Spirit's side.
Lucy was all alone as time resumed. She twisted about trying to figure out what happened before she was blindside by a magical energy release. "Who dares strike me?"
"I do and don't try calling for back up. Horizon Projection has not only separated everyone to a particular battle field, we're also out of phase of reality. A precaution to protect the world from further damage," Hoshi said, appearing in a mists of sparkles. The Celestial High Priestess looked ready to battle, the bowl with the stardust securely tied to her back. "I'm the only one who can fight you on equal terms Lucy." Hoshi brushed her green hair back as she got into a fighting stance, magic sparks all over her hands and feet. It was her turn to save Lucy from herself, as she had done for her so many months ago. Lucy curtsied and the fight between Celestial mages began once more.
Hoshi had to remain focused. A split second before Lucy could ram her she jumped into air and started levitating. "Got to get this under control. Okay focus, you can do this yes!" The Celestial Spirit High Priestess was able to control her movements and fly around. "Thank you Oba for teaching me this gravity control spell."
"Neat trick, the question is do you have enough magic to maintain it," Lucy taunted as she came to a hover about ten feet from her. The jewels on her wings jangled as she flexed her wings. Reaching behind her head, her fingers traced the spines. It was obvious that she believed that her natural wings would last longer than any gravity magic. However, Lucy was forgetting two things. One, she hadn't built up the muscles or endurance to sustain flight for long periods of time. Two, Hoshi had learned to master gravity flight from both Oba and Libra herself. The air battle would be determine by who could stay up the longest.
Hoshi floated higher and twisted around, going into a dive, before climbing back into the air and using her arms to block a direct punch from Lucy, who had been keeping pace. The dark fairy prepared to strike her with her chains, but the priestess was faster kneeing her in the stomach and smashed her head back with a palm strike. Even in pain, Lucy reacted striking out with her left hand tearing off part of Hoshi's shirt leaving deep cuts in foe's right arm. Both blasted each other with celestial magic neither side gaining an advantage.
"Why don't you just give up? You can't beat me. Do you really think those pathetic excuses for mages and the mangy cats can defeat the highest ranking members of court? My pet Onyx will crush anyone who tries to keep her from her mistress."
"You have such little faith in the ones you loved? Observe for yourself and see how the monsters fall one by one." Touching her temples the priestess projected a spinning globe in the air. Different images flashed as it spun. There was Erza requiping with a pole arm in the midst of battle with Corvusina. The bird lady was attempting to predict to predict the warrior's next move. Corvusina squawked as she flew in the air and kicked out with her leg releasing a powerful powder at Erza. That powder was strong enough to kill an S Class mage within seconds if it touched her skin. Erza didn't even hesitate as she twisted her weapon around, plowing right through it and going after Covusina's head.
Another image appeared showing Gray and Taro wrestling around in the middle of an ice field. It was a bitter battle as the old Donestre used his weight to topple the ice child to the ground. He was roaring death threats in a multitude of languages. His lion mouth opened wide, ready to eat Gray. When the jaws snapped shut Taro let out a painful roar. Gray had switched himself out with an ice clone. The real Gray had donned an ice outfit resembling a hunter. He was ready to kill his prize.
More flashes appeared faster. Wendy had entered Dragon Force mode. She was using its power to gain the upper hand against Daichi. Her air attacks had reached lethal levels as she poured on the attack. Then there was an image of Happy and Carla tangled up in a fight with Onyx and Nori. It was a rough and tumble fight between the animals. A quick snippet showed the royals at it once more, though the Celestial Spirits appeared more driven then ever. Right before the globe could show an image of the males clashing, Lucy burst the bubble.
"I won't be distracted by your false images! I know that my new family will win. I'll even bet the entire realms jewel collection that Kentaru, in his true form, is ripping apart those losers I was tied to." The priestess said nothing as the girls started to fight again.
Prince Kentaru was done playing games with those who opposed him. He had won Lucy fair and square. It didn't matter that she had been also tied to these two idiots, a hot headed human dragon and a womanizing celestial spirit, his red string of fate had been answered first! He had come too far and had risked everything on this prophecy. "I consider myself a reasonable person. I hold myself to a high standard, but you two have succeed in trying my patience!"
Natsu rolled his eyes as he glance at Loki. "What did I tell you, this guy is nothing, but an arrogant prick. He's so full of himself, he actually believes that he's Lucy's true love."
Loki barked at Natsu not to let his guard down. He knew this opponent was stronger than he looked. If he had earned the title Monster Lad, that was a sign he was ruthless and cunning. Kentaru's actions proved he cared about Lucy as much as Natsu and him. Calling on his full power he waited for the prince to show them his true monster form. He didn't have to wait long.
Kentaru reached down into his battle kimono and pulled out a chain with a lock on it. Pressing his thumb against it, the lock clicked open as immense power was released. The two Fairy Tail members shielded their eyes as the magic circle burned brightly. They watched in stunned amazement as Kentaru changed forms.
He grew at least a foot taller as his skin became pitch black. His ears got pointy as his fingernails changed into cat claws. He was becoming super muscular, but kept his lean shape. His dark brown hair kept growing until it reached middle of his back as light blue highlights appeared. His yellow eyes grew wider at the same time his mouth grew four fangs. His human feet turned into huge horse hooves belonging to a stallion. Large gossamer fairy wings sprouted out his back as his clothes changed into a metallic suit with pouches of water on his hips. This was what a child of a Nain and Aguane looked like. Neither Fairy Tail boy had time to even think, "this is bad'" before Kentaru struck out at them.
Neither Natsu nor Loki knew what hit them as they were struck by the edges of Kentaru's wings, while gossamer, the edges had tiny hooks that tore flesh. Before they could contemplate the attack Kentaru tore through them again. Using his immense strength, the dark prince grabbed in his hands shooting up into the sky. Spinning them around like dolls, he kicked both of them to ground breaking a few of their ribs.
Loki used his Twister spell to cushion the boys' fall. For once Natsu was suffering from motion sickness. He took a deep breath about to fry Kentaru only to be intercept by a piece of chainmail got lodged in his mouth causing him to choke. At an indecision, Loki only had seconds to cover his hands in light as he blocked and threw punches at Kentaru, who had landed in order to get up close and personal.
"I can't wait to put you in a cage and torture you for the rest of your life," Kentaru revealed as both of them high kicked each other. The Monster Lad twisted his foot unbalancing Loki, who in mid flip fired a bright light that bounced off the armor hitting himself instead. Pushing through the pain he rushed Kentaru, managing to strike him at his knee joints and twisting his wrists.
For a moment he thought he had an advantage only to discover Kentaru had led him into a trap. A magic circle of water activated. Twin streams of water flowed from the flasks circling around him until he was in a below freezing water globe. He couldn't drown, but unlike his friends Pisces and Aquarius, he couldn't handle the temperature. He was slowly being tortured to the point of near death.
Kentaru was watching amused as the Celestial Spirit slowly died in front of him. As soon as he was near death, Kentaru was going to decapitate him and hang his head as trophy, above his wedding bed. That would make an interesting night wouldn't it?
Without warning an explosion took place hurling Kentaru across the ground. Another one hit his face and almost hit his manhood. With enhanced reflexes he reacted, scratching runes in the air. The ruins changed into metals; steel, gold, even titanium intercepting the fire fueled punches. Slabs of molten metal sprayed across the landscape destroying everything in sight. Outmaneuvering his opponent, he managed to get around so he could bit Natsu, in the arm. Kentaru bit harder trying to clean through the bone.
A wall of flames pushed him back and severely singed his hair. He whipped out his sword and lock. Striking the sword against the lock, the magical blade became embed with lock magic. Holding up his sword, the flames and incoming Lion Brilliance, started drawing the attacks to the tip of his sword. Touching the tip of the sword, the power went straight from the weapon, into his body healing his injuries in seconds.
Jumping up to an incredible height, he came a stop on the tip of a large tree. "I have to say I'm impressed. I haven't had such a great workout in a long time." Sheathing his blade and crossing his arms, his big yellow eyes zoomed in on his targets. Natsu had finished drying Loki, who used regular ring magic to form a protective barrier around the two of them. As if he couldn't break that in a second. One more powerful attack and they would be bloody corpses.
That's when all three boys jerked around. Bright red strings appeared coming from their hearts. Strings that attached in midair to another sparkling red line. Each felt the tugging along with burst of love for each of them. It was great relief for Natsu and Loki, but Kentaru was very close to giving into his rage. How could strings of fate, ones he personally cut, reattach themselves and be stronger than before?
I'll just have to kill them both to ensure they can't interfere with my Lucy. I'll have to triple combine my powers in order to defeat them. Time to attempt the impossible! Triple Unison Raid!" His sword started change and grow, water wrapped around it as a coat of pure jade covered it. A second sword started to materialize. Finally, he was holding a brand new jade bladed katana, with two locks inscribed on the grip. The tip of the blade glowed blue. His companion sword, the wakizashis, looked similar with the color scheme reversed. "Ha I did it! The first Triple Unison Raid!"
"Big whoop! Let's see how it matches up against up the first Unison Raid between a Dragon Slayer and a Celestial Spirit," Natsu roared. He grabbed Loki's ring hand feeling his friend's magic joined with his flames. "Bright Flames Dragon Mode!" The two powers became one as a bright flickering light surrounded by flames danced across the two friends. This was the real battle, one that would be decided by death!
Meanwhile, back with Hoshi and Lucy, the fight was nearing its endgame as both of them tired. This war had been going on for almost three hours now. Both of them had felt the loss of spirits, monsters, and humans, even in this out of phase reality. If there was one thing both girls agree on at the moment, they both wanted the killings to stop.
Lucy clutched her head trying to block out the mental cries. She felt the death of the Xiang Yao as its ninth human head was smashed. Her horns lit up when a nearby mage used up all their magic to save others dying in the process. She and Hoshi cried tears as the great Suzake gave its final song before dying. "No, I won't be distracted by this. I have to ignore it for the greater good."
"You would ignore the cries of the dying? Think Lucy, in your heart you know that this isn't right. No matter what you are, you never wanted to see the death of those you love," Hoshi reminded her. "What about my family remember? You punished them for abusing their powers because you loved Celestial Spirits so much."
Lucy raised her hand summoning her whip. It cracked in the air as she whipped around attacking in fury. Hoshi formed a staff from her celestial magic. She blocked the incoming attacks. Standing her ground, she spun herself around the staff, her left boot snagging Lucy's keys. As she was turning away Lucy whip struck the bowl on her back, shattering it as the Stardust fell to the ground becoming inert.
A horror stricken Hoshi looked at the dust. It was gone, the precious item that could have cured Lucy was no more. She let the dust slip through her fingers, before she was kicked in the back. Several punches hit her at once as jewels rained on her. The pain was overwhelming, nearly breaking her mind. A slap from the chains and her magic was almost completely cut off. Hoshi was lassoed and brought towards Lucy. The Dark Fairy features started grow a little as her black lidded eyes focused on the perfect vein to tear apart. "You've lost! The prophecy will come true. After I eliminate you, I'll stop feeling all weird. Ugh, what did you do to me? I feel warm and content, even safe and loved. Why? Why do I feel this way towards you?!"
The High Priestess didn't say anything. She felt her Fairy Tail friends, save Natsu and Loke, win their fights as they phased back into reality. The royals would soon finish their battle, but now was the time to act. Praying to the heavens, her sparkling flower decoration started to glow brighter, sparkles getting bigger. Too late, Lucy tried to get away as the Stardust Pollen burst out and showered her with the healing magic.
Inside a battle was being fought, as three parts of her personality fought. The Celestial Princess wanting to help her kind. To lead her fellow Celestial Spirit Mages to victory. Human Lucy felt the need to find her friends. The guild and the innocents were forefront in her mind. The dark fairy, wanted to stay, to finish what she started. At that moment, their red strings of fate appeared and they all felt through the bond the same thing. Their loves were in danger!
Hoshi was observing the changes going on the outside. Lucy's left side was starting to turn into her Star Maiden form, straight down her middle normal human skin started to show as her right remained a dark fairy. A yellow aura appeared around her and in the blink of an eye she was gone. "No, she wasn't fully changed. I got to follow her." In the blink of an eye she was gone, collecting the others on the way to fight between the boys.
Kentaru was struggling to stay in the air. Half of his wings had been severed from an attack. A close range attack had broken his fangs. Blood dripped from his legs and his armor was tarnished. His own weapons had been scratched and he couldn't release water from the tips anymore. His yellow eyes narrowed at his opponents.
Loki's armor had been ripped right off and his suit was practically shredded to bits, barely covering him. His trademark sunglasses were gone, shattered and most of his hair was gone, leaving only a few tuffs left. For the first time ever, (at least to Natsu), his wounds stayed open as goldish blood dripped from them. He was also favoring his right side as he left had become numb.
Natsu wasn't much better. He looked four times worst then he did after attacking Maur Greer and the other demons. His flames had dwindle to mere candle light. For the first time in his life felt almost helpless, his tank was running on fumes and he didn't know what to do. At that moment the three boys knew this would be a final attack. "Well if this is how it ends, I'm glad we were friends Loki. Let's finish this, for Lucy," he held out his hand and Loki clutched it. "For Lucy." For the last time they used unison raid. "Regulus Lotus: Phoenix Impact!"
The two of them shot out like a rocket, as a brilliant lion head made of light with a flaming sword in its mouth, aiming straight towards Kentaru, who was stoop diving at them. His own attack," Treasure Water Torture Lock Death!" Seconds before impact in a burst of sparkles Lucy appeared! She held out her arms to stop the attacks with her magic. There was no way they could stop or veer off course. To the three lovers horror their attacks struck their beloved as a massive amount of magic exploded from her body.
The force of the attacks sent them all falling to the earth. Hoshi and the others, along with the limping defeated monster, followed by the royals' materialized on the scene. The boys had survived the impact. Partially healed from Lucy's magic, they all crawled over to Lucy, wondering if she had survived. As everyone got a look at her, shock overwhelmed them as they didn't know what to do next.