The Sea Tiger: Chapter 10
Woo it's been over a year! Sorry everyone(is there more than one person reading this?) but I had writer's block, then I got addicted to games. So, let's not waste any time, on with the story!
Sting's POV
We arrived back in the arena for Day 2. After getting back to Minerva so late yesterday, I feel like my ears are still deaf. But, it doesn't matter, since I was able to get things resolved between me and Kagura.
"And…the team of Mermaid Heel and Sabertooth! After a disappointing Day 1, can the 2 guilds work together and turn it around?!"
We stood there, proudly, but not like last year, where it was arrogance. This time, it was an aura of proud confidence and seriousness.
"So, today's event is…Gladiator! The rules are simple. When a participant is rendered either unconscious, gives up, or out of stamina, their team will be out of the match! Do know that this isn't another battle between guilds, but a battle against monsters. You could say it is this year's version of Pandemonium."
I heard Kagura sigh beside me, as I turned towards her, confused. Why would someone as confident as her sigh on something like this? Her guild was more than capable of handling most events.
"I know what you're thinking, how a guild like Mermaid Heel, who finished in fourth last year, not able to handle a battle of stamina. It's not the stamina that's the problem, it's just that we don't have many damage dealers, so in a battle where it involves beating monsters, all but me will have tough time." She muttered, in deep thought.
I smirked. Seems like someone still isn't used to the idea of teams in the Grand Magic Games. "That's where we come in. Just put in your best support member, with decent energy of course, and Orga here will take care of the rest." I laughed, patting her shoulders, as I walked towards Orga, signaling him that he's up.
"Hey." I heard her voice behind me. "I know that we have things resolved and all, but don't treat me like best buds. For all we know, this year might be like this just to change things up a bit. It could return to normal next year." I merely shrugged it off, walking away. She clearly wasn't upset, but her pride wouldn't let me do something as if we were familiar with each other to her.
I sighed. "Whatever, may as well go see who's fighting for the others." So much for someone that usually doesn't sigh sighing. When did I change this much? I wonder. Thinking about how I've changed just makes me want to laugh actually, that's so not like me.
Kagura's POV
What does he think he's doing, patting my shoulders as if we knew each other so well. No matter, as the event is about to start.
"The participants have been chosen! From the winners of last year, Fairy Tail and Blue Pegasus, there members is the Lightning Dragon Slayer Laxus, and Ichiya! From the most interesting pair of Lamia Scale and Neo Phantom Lord, they have selected the Wizard Saint Jura and one of the previous Element 4, Sol of the Earth! Now, from the overwhelming pair of Sabertooth and Mermaid Heel, the Lightning God Slayer Orga and the ever energetic Milliana! Today shall be exhilarating to watch, as there are two Slayers and a Wizard Saint in the competition."
With the introductions finished, they all jumped straight into action. All the monsters were the same from Pandemonium, but the total has increased to a thousand.
"Gah, what is the announcer doing. He never explained what happens if everyone is still standing if the monsters are all defeated." I heard a familiar voice, very familiar actually. And irritating. The voice of Sting's stupidity. "Are you just stupid or what. He said it was this year's version of Pandemonium, so whichever pair defeats the most monsters will be awarded the most points." I shook my head. How did Sabertooth ever let him, of all the people, to be the guild master?
Third Person POV
"Lightning Dragon Roar!"
"Lightning God Bellow!"
The two lightning beams shot out at the monsters, so alike it could've been said to be identical in power. "Wow! The two Lightning Slayers just released their attacks, and both of them, took out the same exact number of monsters! 100 D-Ranks! That leaves 300 of those left."
Laxus and Orga glared at each other, having an intimidating aura around them. "Don't steal the show now, youngsters! Remember that there is someone far more capable here! Earth Cracker!" Jura yelled.
A huge blast enveloped the entire arena, and as the dust cleared, there was a fissure right down the middle of the stadium. "Thank you for enhancing my magical power, Sol. I put everything I had into it, please take care the rest of them for me." Jura mumbled, and with that, he collapsed.
Sol popped out from under the ground, apparently boosting his attack from beneath. "It was a pleasure, now, let's see how many monsters he took care of." He chuckled. Everyone stared intently at the monitor, counting down the monsters that have been took down.
There was a moment of silence, as the crowd was shocked at the number, even though it was to be expected. Following that came a laugh that echoed within the stadium, as it grew more maniacal the longer it lasted. "Oh my, we've basically won in today's event already! He managed to take out the rest of the D class and all of the C class monsters. So, listen carefully, everybody! Unless one pair dominates from now on, we have won for today!" Sol hollered.
"Well, you heard him! I guess it's my turn to shine, men." Ichiya said. "Tranquilizer Parfum!"
A substance was released, clouding up the arena. Laxus and Orga jumped up, high into the sky, and sol disappeared once again, into the ground. Unfortunately, Milliana wasn't so lucky. With no ability to hover in the sky, she passed out in seconds. "Ah, sorry Orga, Kagura, but I feel so sleep all of a sudden. G'night."
The same went for Ichiya, even though he was the one who cast it, he did not have an immunity to it. The beasts seemed to be paralyzed, at least for a while.
"Huh, didn't think that bastard would actually be useful one day." Laxus grumbled. "Doesn't matter, now that there immobilized, I can hit them however I see fit." As Laxus prepared to burst off, a bolt shocked him.
"Hey, seems like you forgot about me. Just so you know, that's a big mistake! Thunder God Black Particle Cannon!" Orga yelled.
Laxus dodged them with no effort. "Seems like your all about power and no speed. That's not the point of using lightning, rookie!" He appeared right behind Orga, and slammed both of his fists on his back. "Lightning Dragon Jaw!"
Orga bulleted to the ground, so hard that it felt like the entire city shook.
"Thunder God 120mm Black Lightning Cannon!" A column of destructive lightning blasted out from the dust. Laxus took it head-on, as he too, dropped down from the sky.
"Lightning Dragon Wing Attack!"
"Thunder God Black Lightning Rapid Fire!"
"Lightning Dragon Roar!"
"Thunder God Bellow!"
The fight went on, with the two electric masters exchanging blows, with none giving an edge.
"Let's end this, in one final hit, to prove who is the strongest!"
"Agreed, but don't get your hopes up, because I will win!"
The two charged their magic energy into their palms, creating a bolt shaped weapon.
"Dragon Slayer Secret Art! Roaring Thunder"
"God Slayer Secret Art, Grand Bolt!"
The two threw their magic towards each other, and when they met, it created a massive orb of electrical energy, as it expanded, and burst.
Hi people who read my stories, sorry if I'm rusty in writing. Sorry for the cliff hanger, but since a LOT of episodes end like this, I just feel like this is the right place to end it. So, until next time, see ya!