Three Eyed Fairy
Chapter 10
Victory Comes with a Price
It is now the final day of the Grand Magic Games, in the morning just as the first risers were about to rise. Before any could however, Wendy was wide awake waiting in a private area of the inn they were staying at, which was a broom closet. She was pacing to herself to see if she could actually reach Hiei, who was now her secret boyfriend, through just thinking out to him. Finally deciding to get it over with, Wendy thought out, 'Hiei, if you can hear me, meet me where we met last night.'
Almost in an instant, Hiei moved faster than her nose could track and landed right in front of her. "I assume you disturbed my sleep so you could see if all you really had to do was think out to me," he guessed looking a little tired.
"Yeah, I didn't want to go on without being completely sure if it'll work, how far is your range," she asked nervously for waking him up.
"I could stay in complete contact with you as long as you were within fifty miles of me, meaning that no matter where you go in Crocus, I will find you," Hiei said with a smirk as he stalked over to Wendy.
"Why are you looking at me like that," she asked in worry, that worry turned into pure panic when she started to back up, but soon hit a wall while Hiei finally came up and pinned her to the wall.
He leaned in and finally kissed her on her forehead before embracing her in a passionate hug, "I thought I would give you a kiss for luck on your side of the mission."
Wendy sighed in relief before excepting the embrace, "I thought for sure you would punish me for waking you up."
"Never, I may be a demon, but I know the worry you must have felt in case you couldn't reach me, so I'm not going to punish you for standard worry," Hiei said softly.
"Thank you, now you should get ready for the Grand Magic Games final day, I'll be waiting with Lucy when you return," she said.
"As long as you are also waiting for me as well," he said before ending the embrace and disappearing from sight.
"I always will be," Wendy whispered when he was gone.
Final day of the Grand Magic Games
Fireworks were all going off as everyone cheered for the final day of the games, "this is what we've all been waiting for folks. It has been an exciting weak, filled with incredible magics and emotional moments we will never forget. But today, one guild will become number one in Fiore, and the winner of the Grand Magic Games. Ladies and gentlemen, it's been an honor to spend this time with you and our fellow commentator the esteemed mister Yajima."
"My pleasure," Yajima said to Chapati's introduction.
"We have a very special guest with us today, you all know and love him as the official mascot of the Grand Magic Games, the always entertaining Mato," Chapatti announced. "Usually you can find him in the arena acting as referee, but not today."
"No sir, that won't be necessary, because today is extra special, the final match," Mato announced loudly for everyone to hear. "Now let's get this thing started and bring out all the competitors," he said.
"Currently in sixth place and hoping for an upset after the hunting dogs turned tail chasers, Quattro Puppy," Chapatti announced.
"It's true that the drunken hawk Bacchus has been on the losing side this year but he's still a force to be reckoned with," Yajima said.
"Here comes our fifth-place team, Lamia Scale, will Lyon Vastia, the ice wizard that rivals Fairy Tail's Gray fullbuster, bring the heat in today's battle or will his team just get frozen in their tracks," Chapatti asked.
"He doesn't have to do it alone, don't forget that the god slayer Chalia Blendy and Jura Neekis are extremely powerful as well," Mato stated.
"I agree, that team could still claim the title today," Yajima guessed.
"Next up, the guild that excludes intoxicating class and perfume, with Ichiya back at the helm, it's Blue Pegasus," Chapatti announced.
"They're currently down in fourth place, but now's their chance to breath in the sweet smell of victory, good luck," Mato commented.
"In third place we have the great company of Mermaid Heel," Chapatti introduced.
"Now don't be fooled by their sweet looks, they are definitely able to pack a punch," Yajima said.
"Believe the calm exterior of their leader Kagura Mikazuchi burns a fire of intensity," Mato commented.
"Let's hear it for our second-place team, what a shocker to see this guild, who is usually in the top spot, being in second place while not being in first place the entire duration of the games. Is this an end to an era, there's the team that got beat, Sting and Minerva, who have a bone to pick with Natsu and Hiei after their crushing defeat on day four. Can they settle the score, let's give it up for the mighty returning Grand Magic Games champion, Sabretooth," Chapatti introduced.
As Sabretooth was walking in, they all had scowls on their faces at what was said, the only one that didn't was Minerva who had a vicious smirk on her face.
"Those are some serious looks they got on today," Chapatti commented.
"Surely, they realize there is a lot on the line," Yajima questioned.
"Keeping cool under pressure," Mato surmised with excitement.
"And now for first place, this guild that is making a historic comeback after literally falling of the map seven years ago, let's welcome Fairy Tail," Chapatti yelled out as the entire crowd cheered for them.
Out through the entrance was smoke as in walked the team, the team consisting of Hiei up front, to his left were Gray and Laxus, and to his right were Erza and Gajeel. They walked out as if they own the place, because they had every confidence in the first's tactical plan, but the other guilds didn't need to know that.
"Unbelievable, team Fairy Tail is keeping us on our toes with this completely unexpected roster change, the man who easily took down Sting without getting a scratch on him has been replaced," Chapatti announced.
"Natsu's out of the competition," Rogue asked in surprise.
"That's alright with me, in fact it's the best news I heard all day," Sting said with a small smile.
"You're right," Rogue relented.
"Don't flatter yourself, he just didn't think you were at all worth his time with such a week effort you put in last time," Gajeel said with a smirk.
"After such a great showing in the last round this decision is a real head scratcher, what could be the reason," Chapatti asked.
"Hopefully nothing bad has happened," Yajima stated.
"My son is wonderfully gifted, thank you for going along with this," Mavis said while silently adding, 'just like his father.'
"To be honest with you, it was the only real choice I had, there is a chance winning the games will get Lucy back through more official channels. However, in a situation like this, your boy understands that every option must be explored and that we can't put all our eggs in one basket. Everyone is focused on the games and we will cheer our fighters on with gusto, that's what the public will be seeing. But some of our most capable wizards will set out on a secret rescue mission," Makarov informed quietly.
"A two-pronged strategy, my son does know how to think and make plans better than I thought he would," Mavis complimented.
'God's speed Wendy, be safe and let me know if you need any help,' Hiei told telepathically.
'Of course, see you when we're done,' Wendy said before he cut the connection.
"Here are the current scores for the teams," Chapatti said.
1. Fairy Tail-60
2. Sabretooth-41
3. Mermaid Heel-40
4. Blue Pegasus-30
5. Lamia Scale-27
6. Quattro Puppy-15
"We'll win this for sure, Fairy Tail will be whole again soon," Erza said tot the team.
"Alright guildmate, show us your skill, your magic, and the bonds that tie you together because this is it, the last round of the grand magic games will feature a full team survival game," Chapatti announced.
"Strap in pumpkins because there is a special arena for our final fight, the entire city of Crocus itself," Mato informed.
"The teams have already been spread throughout the field and are waiting on standby," Yajima also informed.
"The combatants will rush through the city battling any opposing guild members they encounter, knocking out or incapacitating any opposing wizard will grant the victorious wizard's guild one point on the board," Chapatti stated.
"First each guild must elect one member as leader, but there's a catch to this rule," Yajima stated.
"None of the guilds will know who the opposing team's leaders are," Mato said.
"Defeating a leader is worth five points, this means it's theoretically possible for each team to win up to forty-five points meaning that every guild has a shot to win the title. Except Quattro puppy who can only tie with the current first place, Fairy Tail with their sixty points," Chapatti said.
"Should the teams stay together or split up," Yajima asked.
"Strategy will be a key factor this round," Mato stated plainly.
The teams were spread out at different locations, but our team was by a fountain in the center of what seemed to be a park.
"Listen, we have to win this in case the rescue plan fails, Lucy is counting on all of us," Erza stated.
"She's not the only reason we're fighting," Gajeel said.
"Gajeel's right, we're winning this thing for all of our friends in Fairy Tail," Gray stated.
"It's the least we could do to thank them, after seven years of heartache, they deserve nothing short of victory," Laxus said with a smile.
"Not to mention it'll be fun to see who screws up the groups individual plans first," Hiei commented as the got into position.
"Who will gloriously stand at the pinnacle of the magic world, we're about to find out, LET'S RUMBLE," Chapatti yelled as they started the plan.
"Ready," Hiei asked and received a resounding yeah from his fellow guild members.
A lot of the other teams spread out in groups of two or three, but some stayed separated and set out alone. Fairy Tail however, did one thing that nobody expected, they stayed in a line and didn't move a muscle for the first half of the games. In this time Quattro Puppy received no points, in fact, they were completely taken out of the competition. Lamia Scale took three of them out while Mermaid heel took one and Sabretooth took the leader.
Blue Pegasus took two Mermaid Heel though, but that wasn't really influential to the overall plan, but Mermaid Heel took out two Lamia Scale
1. Fairy Tail-60
2. Sabretooth-46
3. Mermaid Heel-43
4. Blue Pegasus-32
5. Lamia Scale-30
Now is the time that Fairy Tail finally acted, and boy did they act, the first move made was by Rufus of Sabretooth though. He used his night of falling stars to attack them all, but didn't expect them all to dodge at the same time, except Laxus who just took it straight on.
Erza headed north and took out Jenny when she rounded a corner, while Gajeel took out Eve and Ren to the south. As Hibiki was running he ran into Gray who was the one to take him out of the competition straight away and reducing Blue Pegasus members to one. In a single stroke, that last member, Ichiya, was taken out by Jura from Lamia Scale.
Speaking of Lamia Scale, Chelia defeats a Mermaid and earns a point for them, that was short lived as Hiei instantly crashes into her and knocks her through several buildings and effectively knocking her out of the competition.
1. Fairy Tail-65
2. Sabretooth-46
3. Mermaid Heel-44
4. Lamia Scale-36
'Hiei, we have Lucy and Yukino, but we are trapped under Crocus in a huge labyrinth,' Wendy's voice finally rung through Hiei's mind.
"Damn, I can't use my eye to guide you out either, it would draw too much suspicion if I were to seemingly walk in a random sequence. Tell the others to find a way to get out, we need you to hurry and get this over with and be sure to look out for traps," Hiei told her.
'Sure, but how are you all doing,' she asked.
"We are still in first place, closest one to us is Sabretooth, but it will still take a while for them to catch up if at all. For now, though, just focus on getting out and then I'll treat you to some nice ice-cream, bye," he said before cutting the connection. He then opened a connection with his sister, "Yukina, I just got word from Wendy that Lucy and Yukino have been rescued from their cells. However, they all got trapped in an underground labyrinth so it will take some time before they get out."
'I'll tell the others, they have been a little worried since they haven't gotten any word,' Yukina thought to him before the connection was broke.
"I would like to talk to whoever it was that sent them down there, but I'll just have to wait and see," Hiei said before delving into the shadows.
The games drug on with the only thing that happened for a while being Gray winning over Rufus from Sabretooth. Now he was waiting for others to find each other as the plan dictated so he could support where he could.
As he was waiting, Kurama came through telepathically, 'Hiei, we just found the Eclipse gate, it's already been unsealed and so there isn't much we can do about it.'
"Can you at least destroy the thing instead of having it open," Hiei asked.
'It would take the force equivalent to that of a meteor to destroy the gate, I have nothing in my arsenal and Yusuke decided to check the palace and find the one in charge of the project,' the fox informed.
'Hiei, we have a problem, do you know if that gate can be used any other way other than just a time machine,' Yusuke's voice came through.
"No, the only way to use it is a direct path to the past or the future it remains a part of, but other than that the gate cannot be used any other way," Hiei stated.
'Well this princess chick thinks it can be according to that future Rogue guy, future Lucy is still unaccounted for though," the detective said.
"Keep me posted and Kurama, find a way to keep those gates sealed using any means necessary," he said before cutting the connection and waiting for the fights to come.
It seemed to take forever before the first fight went underway, but not the way his mother thought, in actuality the fight was between Kagura and Erza with Minerva joining not long after.
'Hiei, we're out of the labyrinth, but we met a Lucy from the future who said that the country was doomed before passing out,' Wendy's voice cut through.
"That's not good, when she wakes up ask her when exactly she came back from, then tell me. Also, stay safe and never believe what happened can't be changed or altered, bye," Hiei said as he cut the connection just as he decided to act.
He arrived at the fight between Kagura and Erza, Minerva long gone with the energy of Millianna and clearly taken hostage. Erza was spouting some nonsense about how she thought she was week, that apparently drove Kagura over the edge and was about to strike her down. She would have as well if Hiei hadn't intervened and used his sword of the darkness flame to stand up to her Archenemy.
"I heard what you said about her brother, you aren't week, you faced a strong opponent, that is all. You kagura, however are week, week in a warrior's soul and fighting spirit, let me show you how to actually fight in a demonic battle." Hiei's eyes flashed a look of pure demonic terror as his power skyrocketed and moved to strike at the swordswoman. He didn't expect her to be fast as well and block his blade with her own.
"You dare interfere with something you nothing about," Kagura questioned.
"I do know, I searched her memories when I first arrived home and found out everything, but you should find out the entire truth before you go around and start seeking death." He proclaimed before they both exchanged heated slashed and strikes with one another, each one more intense then the last and neither letting up for even a moment. Nobody in the audience were seeing them though, their speed was moving at such a fast pace that not even Erza could keep up with their movements, and she was right next to them.
To the audience they were nothing but blurs on a screen and couldn't even tell which one was which until they finally stopped and shown everyone, especially Fairy Tail, a surprising sight. Hiei and Kagura were both cut up all to pieces with Hiei looking the worst out of the two and having double the amount of Kagura.
"To keep up and even surpass a S-class demon is some impressive feet, but this is far from over," Hiei said as they continued, or would have had a slab of rock not fallen down on top of them. This cause Erza to push them out of the way and let the rock fall on her foot instead, but Hiei was nowhere to be seen. In truth, he planned that and what would happen next up till a curtain point, but didn't expect Kagura to be that good.
After a minute or so he looked at the scoreboard and saw what he knew was going to happen.
1. Fairy Tail-66
2. Sabretooth-52
3. Lamia Scale-36
4. Mermaid Heel-44-Out
5. Blue Pegasus-32-Out
6. Quattro Puppy-15-Out
'Minerva showed up with Millianna and took out Kagura in surprise I assume, makes no difference though, we will still win,' Hiei declared in his head as he marched forward with cuts littering his entire body.
'Hiei, Future Lucy just told us that a swarm of ten thousand dragons are going to descend upon the land, and that she came from a few days from now,' Wendy informed in his head.
"I figured that out, I didn't tell you this but I've been working with Jellal to gain information about it. There is something not right though, I need to sort out all the information I've gathered, but tell her that I think she is from an alternate timeline to the original," Hiei requested.
'Can you explain your reasoning behind that,' she also requested.
"I think that she is the second time traveler to come here, the first was to bring the dragons here using the eclipse, but future Lucy came to warn us of the dragons. How else do you explain the royal family suddenly getting interested in time travel, or them collecting magic power. The eclipse runs on the twelve zodiac keys, not magic power alone, that means they needed the keys and Lucy to unlock the gate. The time traveler is pulling whoever is in charge around, something that we let stand by for too much longer," he explained.
'When you put it that way, I'll tell them, but try not to get hurt anymore, I can hear the slight pain in your voice,' Wendy said in worry.
"This is nothing, focus on your own task and then you can lecture me about it later, maybe I'll add a little extra surprise for you," Hiei said before cutting the connection. He then went to contact Yukina, "the future Lucy just told Natsu's group about the dragons, your time has come."
'Alright, I'll tell mom and the master, be safe brother and by the way, did you expect Kagura to give you so many cuts," Yukina asked.
"No, she was a better swordsman then me, pity she is thirsty for misguided vengeance, would have loved to fight again," he said before cutting the connection and heading for the final point of his plan.
It didn't take long to find who he was looking for, Sting of Sabretooth, and he looked to be waiting for something or someone. "You were supposed to come with the rest of your guild," he said in an uninterested tone as he saw the state the demon was in.
"Why would I, I could easily take you on in a magic fight, the sword fight I had with Kagura didn't have magic and was pure skill. Something you clearly lack since you are no match for me if you couldn't even beat Natsu who wasn't trying very hard to begin with," Hiei said.
"I am far stronger than you will ever know, the loss of Lector has made me stronger, and I won't lose to you," Sting yelled defiantly.
The score changed again and it was announced that Gajeel beat Rogue in combat.
"It seems your friend got beat, it's time we end this, wouldn't you agree," Hiei said with a board look on his face.
"You can't win, I'm stronger than you and one hit is all it'll take to beat you," Sting still clamed. "Why would I ever take advice from someone who left their fairy friend to the mercy of a tiger?"
"I'm the sky demon slayer meaning that I can heal myself as well as others and even their stamina, I can do things no other sky slayer can, such as heal them subtly with nobody noticing it at all. Minerva isn't about to fight a half beaten Erza, she's fighting a full powered Erza," he said with a smirk.
"Enough talk, fight," the white dragon slayer yelled out before charging the demon with an actually descent sized attack. "White dragon's holy ray," Sting unleashed a furry of white magic blasts straight for the demon. His response, use his obvious advantage in speed and head straight for the dragon slayer while using as little energy as possible to dodge. Sting wasn't fazed however and moved in with a white dragon's slash but was caught by Hiei who then kicked him in the gut.
Sting slid back and charged up another attack, this one a giant ball of white magic, "white dragon's holy sun." With that yell, Sting launched his attack and sent it hurtling towards our favorite fire demon. Hiei launched his own attack, a not so full powered, "Dragon of the Darkness flame," and collided with Sting's attack in a fury of power. Flashes of black and white were violently turning all around the place and crushing everything before it.
As they were battling, Hiei checked and saw that Gray won by momentarily overpowering a distracted Lyon, Laxus won by doing the same against Jury who took out Orga in one move, and Erza won by unleashing her nakagami armor. All in all, it looked like the only one left as an opponent was Sting, and it was left to Hiei to take him down. So, he pumped enough energy to overpower his opponent's attack and finished this thing for good, and when he looked at his handiwork, he knew he won. He saw Sting's downed form twitching from the power that was unleashed upon him, it continued for a minute before his body finally settled down and stopped moving except for slow, shallow breaths.
1. Fairy Tail-78
2. Sabretooth-52-OUT
3. Lamia Scale-37-Out
4. Mermaid Heel-44-Out
5. Blue Pegasus-32-Out
6. Quatro Puppy-15-Out
"IT'S OVER, THE WINNER OF THE GRAND MAGIC GAMES IS FAIRY TAIL," Chapati yelled out as everyone began to celebrate their victory, everyone except Hiei who opened a connection with Kurama.
"What's your status on sealing the gate shut," Hiei asked the fox.
"I used one of my plants to weld the gate shut, the only way they can open it is if they can destroy it all within a single moment, which is unlikely, otherwise it will regrow and weld the gate shut again," Kurama stated.
"Guys, the princess is on her way down to the gate, I hope you finished sealing it, because she's almost there," Yusuke interjected.
"I just finished actually, she won't notice until it's time to open the gates, after which, when no dragons appear, she'll discover that her informant has lied to her," the fox replied.
"Good, now get out of there, I'll inform Natsu's team of the situation," Hiei said before cutting the connection and setting one up with Wendy, and it felt like she was crying. "Wendy, why does it sound like you're crying," he asked as he took off at full speed towards where he sensed her presence.
"Because the first time traveler came, he revealed himself to be a Rogue seven years in the future, and killed future Lucy, Natsu stayed back to hold him off," Wendy said as she dried her tears.
"It's a good thing I'm here then," he whispered into her ear as he appeared right behind her, Lucy, Happy, Carla, and Lily.
"I'm glad you made it," she said as she jumped him in a bear hug and didn't seem to want to let go.
"You have no reason to hide anymore," the voice of a knight in white armor rang through and reached all of their ears, "please come out."
They did so, and joined up with the princess, the white knight, and the defense minister. "I'm very sorry for how you've been treated, but I think the official state of emergency means that an official apology will have to wait for now," princess Hisui stated.
"That can also wait, I think you have been grossly mislead into doing something you will regret, or may not live to regret it anyway," Hiei stated ominously.
"What do you mean by that boy, do you mean to threaten the princess," the knight stated.
"No, I mean that she is being used as a pawn to open the gate and allow the dragons through it, not used as a cannon, there is no such thing as the Eclipse cannon," he announced to everyone.
"How would you know that, do you have an extensive knowledge of the future as well," Hisui asked.
"No, I have an extensive knowledge of the Eclipse gate itself, it's amazing what you can learn in a library if you know where to find it. The other time traveler that has informed you is only doing so that you can open the gate for him to send through the dragons," Hiei stated.
"That isn't possible, why would he do such a thing, does he not understand that if he does then everyone would die," the defense minister stated.
"I suspect that is why he wants them through, a lot can happen to a person that has been through seven years of an unknown hell, but you can't open the gate," he said.
"We can't stop it now, even if we wanted to, once the doors are unlocked, nobody can stop what is to come," Hisui yelled out just as the final lock was unlocked. The doors didn't open though, it was like it was stuck, upon closer inspection, it looked as if there was something welded onto the crack of the gate.
"I had one of my friends that is adept to stealth sneak in and make sure the gate was sealed in any way he could, now we don't need to worry about the gate at all," Hiei informed with a hint of smugness.
"What if your wrong and the dragons don't come from the gate, what will we do then," the defense minister asked.
"Then the gate itself will still be useless, there is no Eclipse cannon so there will be no need for the gate, and if there are no other questions, I think this will be the end of the night," he said as finality.
"You think you've won, you have only delayed the inevitable, I will open that gate," a voice spoke through the air before a massive shadow sword shot out through a soldier's shadow and aimed for the plant welding on the gate.
Hiei was quicker though, using his own sword enhanced with energy and knocked the shadow sword away, it all happened so fast that nobody could react except for him. All of sudden more shadow swords and a few light swords shot out from a shadow made by the gate and aimed for the same place, but were all intercepted by Hiei.
"Hiei, I'm ready and in position, hope you got everyone out of the way," Yusuke's voice cut into Hiei's mind.
"Almost, take your shot on my fire signal," Hiei said back to him before yelling out to everyone there. "Everyone, get clear of the gate, I have a plan to end this mess with one shot, but everyone must get clear," he yelled as he blocked a few more shadow and light swords.
Everyone started to evacuate the area and make a run for it, all except for Hiei, and Wendy noticed this. "Hiei, what are you doing, you need to leave as well," she shouted as he saw that he continued to block shadow and light magic attacks now.
"Can't, I have to defend the gate until Yusuke is ready and everyone gets clear from here, I'll take you out for ice-cream and a date after though, I promise," Hiei stated as he blocked more magic attacks from future Rogue.
"I'll hold you to that," she stated before turning around and running away with everyone else, but everyone had something else on their mind after figuring out the plan.
Even with Hiei's incredible speed, he couldn't get out of the blast radius without risking the Eclipse opening and letting the blast get put into the schism of magic. Meaning that the best-case scenario, they would be able to identify the body, worst case, Wendy goes berserk until a mangled corps that doesn't even resemble Hiei was found. Nobody had the heart to tell her, they all knew that Wendy had a crush on Hiei, they all knew that look in the young girl's eye. They knew they shouldn't keep it to themselves, but they had to make an impossible choice, and they knew that at least Hiei would want Wendy to survive. If she knew, she would've stayed to talk him out of it and got hit by a stray magic blast, so they couldn't let her know.
"Detective, everyone is clear, you should be good to fire," Hiei stated once everyone was clear and Yusuke had a clear shot.
"Wonderful, ladies and gentlemen, for the first time in the land of Fiore, a super charged demon gun in a badass mazoku form," Yusuke declared as he fired off the super-charged shot.
Time seemed to slow as the blast was a football length away, and just as the last magic attack was blocked, the blast was only a football field away traveling at immense speeds. Hiei used every ounce of speed in him and made a break for it, and just when it looked like he would make it past the blast radius, it all went black.