I'm so sorry for not updating! I had exams and presentations, and didn't feel right posting a notice up and making you think it's a chapter. It's happened to me, and I felt sad when it did. So that's why, but also cause I couldn't think of anything for the CURRENT arc. My brain kept thinking of stuff for future chapters, so I ended up having quite a bit of material on future chapters than the current one. Well, once I get to that part this story will be rolling a lot faster (hopefully!)! Hope you enjoy it!
Disclaimer: Hiro Mashima the Troller owns Fairy Tail, not me!
"Yes, I like those expressions," Minerva said to Kagura and Erza.
"Release Milianna," Kagura ground out through gritted teeth.
"It's time I show you how a real king fights," Minerva said, ignoring Kagura's demand.
"I will not ask again. Release her while you still have breath in your body," Kagura threatened, getting into a stance, ready to draw her sword.
"Just try," Minerva taunted. Kagura was more than willing, appearing before Kagura in an instant. 'So fast!' Erza thought, admiring her speed.
"You shall be the second tiger I devour." Her sword was a blur as she swung it towards Minerva. However at the last second Minerva disappeared and Erza appeared, taking her place as it approached her. Both Kagura and Erza were surprised, but Kagura didn't stop her strike. Erza quickly blocked her strike, the sound vibrating throughout the arena. The crowd was stunned as they saw Minerva where Erza was. 'They switched places?' Kagura thought. Erza was thinking a very similar thing.
"Why don't you two settle this. The victor can become my prey," Minerva said, sending Milianna away. She turned her backs towards them.
"Ridiculous. You were the one who interrupted in the first place," Erza retorted, still struggling against Kagura's sword.
"Pulling strings and making others move to your whim. That is what makes a king," Kagura calmly replied.
"You two should be flattered. Even someone was renowned as me would be lucky to leave unscathed if I took you both on. See, I even gave you a compliment," Kagura said as she started to walk away.
"Remember this. A king will use any means necessary to win."
"Give Milianna back!" Erza yelled at Minerva, causing Kagura to twitch.
"Don't you dare…" Kagura said threateningly to Erza, her eyes filled with rage. Erza looked at her in confusion and surprise, wondering what had gotten into her.
"Don't you dare pretend to be her friend!" Kagura shouted, pushing Erza back.
"It seems you two have a lot to talk about. I'll leave you be," Minerva said as she continued to walk away.
"I accept your condition! So release Milianna at once!" Kagura shouted, whipping her head to face Minerva. But Minerva had already disappeared.
"It seems she got the best of us," Erza said. Kagura looked at her with deadly eyes, a dark aura surrounding her.
"Silence. I will strike you down, then the tiger lady."
"Dammit! The First's plan has gone to hell. Where'd it go wrong?" Gajeel wondered as he searched a building. The First sniffed at Gajeels comment from the stands.
"It's not my fault," she said, tearing up. Makarov started to panic again.
"Of course it isn't," he said.
"Gajeel's just being a jerk," Levy added, though she didn't mean it. They continued to watch the screens as Gajeel met Rogue.
"Gajeel."
"Persistent bastard, aren't ya? I'm not the Salamander, so don't expect any mercy," Gajeel warned.
In another area, Laxus faced against Orga.
"So we finally meet, Laxus."
"Black Lightning, huh," Laxus said, his arms crossed under his coat.
"So you've noticed. I am the Lightning God Slayer of Sabertooth. My lightning slays gods," Orga stated, black lightning crackling around him.
"Slaying gods huh. Ain't nothing compared to killing Fairies," Laxus retorted with a smirk, lightning crackling around him also.
"They're steadily finding their opponents," Chapati announced.
"I don't see Sting-kun anywhere," Yajima pointed out.
"We can't seem to locate him anywhere with the visual lacrimas," Mato-kun announced.
Screens of all the fighters appeared before Princess Hisui and Durton, watching the games.
"I'm sceptical. Will this really end as that person said?" Durton asked the princess, doubtful it will come true.
"That's what makes this believable if it actually comes true," Hisui replied as they continued to watch.
Sting was sitting in between buildings, hidden from view.
"How dirty of our lady," Sting said to himself.
"I'm fine if everyone wants to do as they please." He chuckled to himself.
"With this strategy I came up with, victory will be ours. Watch me, Lector."
Erza and Kagura faced off as the crowd cheered wildly.
"It's time we settle this," Erza said.
"I won't hold back," Kagura said, charging at Erza.
"Fine with me!" Erza blocked Kagura's strike. To Erza's surprise, her sword was pushed back. She was knocked back, off her feet, and requipped into her Knight Armour.
"Pentagram sword!" Erza tried using on Kagura, who dodged it. She was above Erza.
"Blade of Resentment." Kagura got into her Mighty Pose stance as she fell towards Erza, right behind her. She sent Erza crashing through the stone, destroying it and sending her falling down the inside of the building.
"Gwaaahhh!" Kagura got into her Slash pose as she followed Erza's descent.
"Adamant Armour!" Erza requipped into, crossing her arms in front of herself to protect herself.
"Gwah!" Erza cried in surprise as Kagura cut through her armour, blood gushing out as she passed Erza.
"No way!" Nab yelled in disbelief.
"That armour stopped Jupiter!" Max cried out in disbelief at how easily it was cut.
"She hasn't even drawn her sword yet," Warren said fearfully.
"Overwhelming," Makarov said as he watched, sweating slightly at how unbelievable it was.
Erza coughed out blood as she fell.
"This is only the beginning," Kagura said emotionlessly to Erza. Erza requipped into her Soaring Armour and used Sonic Claw on Kagura. It had no effect on her, only ripping a bit of her clothes. In that moment Kagura landed a strike on Erza, cutting her once again.
"Erza-"Jet started clutching his head in disbelief and confusion.
"-took the damage instead?!" Droy finished, baffled.
"This is insane!" Macao shouted. Erza landed hard on the ground while Kagura landed on her feet.
"To think there is a lady stronger than Erza," Ren said.
"I did not see this coming," Hibiki said. Erza struggled to get up, changing back into her original clothes. Blood trailed from her wounds.
"This is an eye opener. I did not expect someone as strong as you," Erza said as she panted.
"This power, is it fueled by your hatred for Jellal?" Erza asked, still on her hands and knees. Blood trailed over her eye and down her face. This struck a chord in Kagura as she sent a powerful kick to Erza's mid-section. Erza was sent flying and slammed into a pillar. Dust flew as Erza panted heavily on the ground, barely sitting up.
"I don't care… how great of a grudge you have… against him… But," Erza panted as Kagura walked steadily towards her, a demonic look in her eyes devoid of emotion. Her eyes were filled with hate, her sole objective to crush Erza.
"Don't drag Millianna down with you! She just started looking towards the future!" Erza said, looking at Kagura through one eye.
"It's her own choice,"Kagura said with the demonic look still in her eyes.
"Agh!" Kagura slashed Erza, sending her crashing through the pillar.
"My will reflects hers. To kill Jellal."
"What *cough cough* happened between you two?!" Erza gasped as she coughed out more blood, panting as she tried to get air into her lungs. Kagura paused, making Erza look at her and wonder why she was so quiet.
"I'm sure you were familiar with him as well," Kagura started.
"Simon was my brother, and he was murdered by Jellal." Erza's eyes widened in realization. 'Simon's sister!'
"We were poor and orphaned, but we were happy. The child hunt 15 years ago however brought that to a violent end. I managed to escape, and spent every waking moment searching for him. Then I had my fortunate encounter with Milianna, and she told me about his death," Kagura said. Erza's shoulders started to shake from her emotions as she listened.
"She told me how he was a slave for Jellal for years, and was then murdered by him. My vision has been shrouded in darkness since that revelation. On that day, I vowed to avenge my brother… and drown my blade in Jellal's blood with my own hands." Kagura now stood before Erza as she laid on the ground.
"Milianna… wasn't present during that battle," Erza said as she got onto her knees.
"Only I, Natsu, Jellal, and Simon… were there. It's only half the truth that Simon died by Jellal's hand. But the reason he died… was because of me," Erza said, her eyes filling with tears. Kagura looked at her in disbelief as she continued to talk.
"You would go this far… to protect that scum?" Kagura said, shaking.
"No, it's the truth," Erza said, shaking from her emotions.
"My weakness was what killed Simon," Erza said as she cried. Kagura started shaking uncontrollably. She clutched the hilt of her sword, wanting to draw it as her rage built.
"Kagura!"
"Is she gonna do it?!"
"You mustn't unsheathe it!" the members of Mermaid Heel shouted at her, pleading with her. She paid them no heed as images of Simon flashed in her mind, tears welling up in her eyes. Her tears spilled over as she pictured his smiling face, giving her resolve.
"Aaaahhhh!" she cried as she started to unsheathe her sword.
"Forgive me," Erza said as she hung her head, tears falling. Kagura swung her sword and the crowd covered their eyes and watched in disbelief.
"No!" the Fairy Tail mages shouted in the safe house. Wendy buried her face in Mira's chest as she held her. Lucy clung to Natsu, shaking uncontrollably. He wrapped her arms around Lucy and held her as they watched a spray of crimson rise into the air. No one noticed the armrest of the chair the hooded woman sat on splinter under her grip, or when she slipped out of the room and into another, closing the door. She huddled in a corner and cried, knowing what was going to happen. This was just the beginning, and tomorrow would be much worse if they didn't make it in time. She silently prayed in her heart.
'Please. Please let us be on time.'
Oh my god, don't you love the chapter covers of 314 and 315?! Gray and Natsu are so hawt and cool~ x3! I especially liked the picture of Natsu, couldn't help but think he's Lucy's prince or knight in it. But Did you read 316?! OH MY GOD! Things are heating up! I wonder what the unbelievable outcome is going to be though. So much suspense! But switching from writing my Christmas Fanfic (which I realize I never told you guys after rereading my chapters. It's called "A Fairy Tail Christmas". Original, huh?) with all its happiness and laid backness, and then to this serious one is throwing me off :S But I will finish them both! Have no fear! Anyway, stay tuned! I have a LOT of stuff in mind after the Grand Magic Games arc!
Here's a sneak peek:
His tears fell harder as he looked at her.
"I killed Lucy."
Oh snap, what did I do! Hahaha, just kidding, I know what I'm doing x3 But don't worry; this isn't going to turn into a tragedy! Anyway, Ciao for now!
IMPORTANT QUESTION, PLEASE READ!
Okay guys, you know the part where Lucy sings? Should I put in my own lyrics or just let you guys try to imagine her singing something? I wanna know what you guys want! (It'd be kinda embarrassing if I put it down but no one wanted it eheheh) Thanks in advance! Please Review or PM me!