Hibiki's POV

Hibiki shouted over the roar of magic that surrounded them, "Erza! Natsu! Both of you focus on Lullabuy! The rest of us will focus on the other one!"

Immediately positions were switched even as Lullabuy took its true form. The form was akin to that of a giant tree. He knew he chose right when picking Erza and Natsu. They were the two most destructive members of Fairy Tail. Their combined techniques would make it impossible for the song to be played.

His attention was drawn as a new figure came walking towards him. It was the other demon. The one that he didn't know anything about.

To his surprise the demon was almost human in appearance. Hibiki was almost immediately reminded of Celestial Spirits. In a way he looked a lot like what Hibiki would look like in his true form. A form that he only entered once.

Beast magic was just as rare as Celestial magic. According to legend the first beast magic user was the first Celestial wolf. He found a human that shared his beliefs. As such he shared his magic with the person. This became the first user of beast magic.

Hibiki had not used beast magic despite it being his right to. His time mostly being spent in the human world he was barely intune with his inner beast. If he tried to use that magic it could go on a rampage.

Now was not the time to worry about such things. Not anymore. If this demon used beast magic he would have to use his own to counter it.

Yamato asked coming up next to him, "What's the plan, Hibiki?"

His phone was already out in preparation to summon demons. His steely grey eyes on the demon walking towards them. He wasn't fooled by its human like appearance. Years of working with Jp's had broken that.

He replied bringing his hands together one as a fist the other flat and supporting, "We fight it. If it comes down to it use the key. You will know what to say if necessary. Until then we fight to kill."

The demon snarled, "I am Jackal one of the Demons of Zeref. Who do I have the pleasure of killing?"

The air around Hibiki became ice cold as he said magic circle forming in front of him, "Hibiki Kuze once known as Gray Fullbuster a mage of Fairy Tail. Ice make, Lance!"

Sharpened ice lances shot from the circle towards the demon. There was a brief widening of its eyes before it moved out of the way.

It's own magic reacted to his. The transformation began almost immediately. It became a large dog like animal. Thankfully it wasn't quite as large as Lullabuy. It was far large than Yamato or Hibiki.

A shout of surprise from behind them made him turn to look at the approaching people, "What is that?"

Daichi stood there his face showing his surprise. Behind him Joe and Io stood with their phones drawn. Even a year later instincts born of two weeks fighting for their lives didn't fade.

Hibiki snapped, "Prepare for battle. Antiphyscial and holy. Stay together and focus on long rang demons."

The three of them immediately snapped into action. His attention was drawn back to his fight. Jackal came at him. His speed was extraordinary. Instead of using magic he dodged left narrowly avoiding a claw meant for his side. For such a big demon it was light on its feet.

Hibiki had to keep dodging away from the demon as it kept coming at him. There wasn't a chance to try and use ice maker magic. Even with his experience it would take precious seconds to use his magic. With the speed of this demon he didn't have those seconds.

A grey blur hit the much larger blond one. He recognized Cerberus immediately. He shot Yamato a thankful grin. Then he turned back to the battle.

Once more entering the ice make stance he said, "Ice make, Cannon."

A large cannon formed in his hands. In the same moment he flinched as he felt his core crack. It was as if someone stabbed him in the gut. He could feel his freezing magic enter his system from the cracks.

It wasn't the only thing to come forth. He canines elongated and his sense of smell became sharper. There weren't any claws yet but it was only a matter of time.

A blast of gold magic knocked Jackal away as he came in for another attack. Looking up he saw Leo standing there. A giant grin was etched across his face.

Leo said, "Your magic is getting out of control again. You're beginning to look like your Celeistal self."

Says the one who looked like a human lion. He could feel the magics in him trying to change him. It was why he kept such tight reigns on his magic.

Yamato asked carefully, "Hibiki?"

"Long story. Now is not the time to go into it."

Having kept one eyes on the battle with Lullabuy he saw a flame attack heading for them. He shoved Yamato out of the way and forced his magic forward.

He snarled, "Ice Make, Shield!"

The shield formed just in time to protect them from the flames. Despite the ice protecting them he could feel the heat lick his face. Then it disappeared and he smiled. There was only one of their number that could make flames disappear like that. Natsu...

Daichi inquired sounding surprised, "Did he just eat flames?"

Happy was the one who answered, " Natsu doesn't just breath fire. He specializes in a rare form of magic known as Dragon slayer magic. He can circulate fire within his body. Use it at any focus point. He also eats fire to renew his magical energy. That is what makes all the Dragon slayers special. They can eat their element."

The one that his friend was always searching for. Igneel the Flame Dragon King; the Dragon who raised Natsu.

In their distraction they didn't sense Jackal sneaking up on them. It wasn't until they saw a destructive magic heading towards them that they understood their mistake. If it had beem a year ago not one of them would've been distracted. It seemed that peace had dulled their reactions.

Hibiki threw himself in front of Yamato calling forth another ice shield. He didn't have enough magic or life force to cover both of them. Just enough to cover Yamato and so he did. A second later the full force of the blast him.

The last thing he heard before he fell unconscious was Yamato's shout, "HIBIKI!"