Someone asked me in the reviews if I'll be doing the Pool OVA. And the answer is...YES! I definitely will! ^_^
Mato was able to get over the shock that it was Ivan pretending to be one of their members and got the crown to calm down somehow, "Sorry about that folks! What do you say we just put all that behind us and move onto match five!"
"Blue Pegasus's Eve Tilm will be going up against Lamia Scales Lyon Vastia!" Chapati announced.
The crowd went wild when both combatants took to the field.
Team Allen saw both contestants take to the arena with a look of confusion.
"I'm confused," Allen confessed, "Doesn't Eve-san use Snow Magic?"
"He does." Link stated.
"Then how are they supposed to fight then?" Lenalee asked, "Lyon uses Ice-Make magic, and said he was raised in the cold."
"Yeah, I mean the snow didn't work on Lyon before so why would it now?" Lavi questioned.
"The match could end in a draw actually," Link told them, "Both of them are very talented, so this match could very well end in a tie."
"I wouldn't be surprised. By the way, where's Kanda?" Allen wondered.
"Now that you mention it, he left right after he went down to the field after Raven Tail got arrested." Lenalee just noticed Kanda wasn't with them.
"Yuu's probably with Komui right now, I saw Miranda, Krory, and Marie leave towards the infirmary not too long ago." Lavi informed them.
"I see." Link gave the entrance a side-glance, 'They must be discussing about that strange creature Kanda caught during Raven Tail's arrest.'
Komui and Johnny stared at the motionless creature in Kanda's grip. Komui had to admit that he didn't notice the little creature at all.
"So, this creature is the real Obra?" Komui questioned.
Kanda merely tossed it at Bookman who caught it with no problem. The old man examined the creature, "Its chi feels demonic. I think it's a demon."
"A demon?!" Johnny squeaked.
"Yes," Bookman said poking the demon in the back with one of his needles paralyzing it so it couldn't move, "Komui, you should contain this little creature carefully. It could provide us with some useful information in the near future."
Komui nodded, "Right." He took the little creature in his hand before putting it in one of the container seals Link made.
"By the way, for what purpose did you bring that young lady to our infirmary?" Bookman questioned.
Komui smiled sadly, "Timcanpy showed me a recording of some bruises she had acquired from Ivan Dreyar."
Kanda scowled, remembering a time when Leverrier had used physical abuse on Lenalee trying to force her to activate her innocence, but she wouldn't do it.
Komui clenched his fists, "She…reminds me of the time Lenalee was taken away from me by the Black Order. When I finally got there, she was tied to the bed like some animal. I can only assume that Leverrier was responsible for it."
Johnny looked down sadly seeing the man's cold-hearted face made him shiver.
Bookman sighed, "That man…what he does in the world of the living will come back to him full force when his time of reckoning comes. He will be forced to face the sins he committed when he was alive."
"Hmph, serves him right." Kanda snorted.
"Um, where is Flare now?" Johnny asked.
Komui smiled, "In the infirmary with Miranda, Marie, and Krory."
Meanwhile Miranda was in the infirmary healing Flare's injuries she got while battling Laxus and was happy to see them disappear, "Your all healed now. How do you feel?"
Flare blushed, "I-I'm okay. T-thank you."
Miranda smiled, "Your welcome," she stood up, "I'll be going now, try to at least get some rest okay?"
Flare nodded, "Okay."
Marie smiled at the girl, "You don't have to worry about anyone coming in here. Krory will be with you the entire time, he won't let anyone hurt you."
Flare looked at the silent man who gave her a small smile making her blush slightly.
"We'll leave the rest to you, Krory." Marie said to the man.
Krory nodded, "I'll keep her safe."
Marie and Miranda left the room leaving Flare and Krory alone together. She fidgeted in place stealing glances at Krory, she had to admit that he was quite handsome and very tall too.
"Hm? Is there something wrong Flare-san?" Krory asked.
"Ah, no!" she shook her head, "But…um, why are you all being so nice to me?" she looked down in shame, "I…did something unforgivable." She felt a hand rub her head making her look up.
"We all do something unforgivable at some point in our lives Flare-san," Krory told her, "Its what you do to make up for it is what matters the most. You can be forgiven, for I could tell that you only did what you did out of fear, and fear is a powerful but negative motivator."
Flare had tears in her eyes but found the will to smile, "Thank you."
Krory smiled, "Your quite welcome, now why don't you get some rest. I'll watch over you in the meantime."
Flare nodded with a smile on her face, "Un."
The match between Lyon and Eve had already started and both of them were at a stand still. Eve's magic had no effect on Lyon what so ever because the boy was raised within the cold climate since he was very young and Eve is quite nimble with a few tricks of his own.
"Howaito Fangu (White Fang)!" Eve swung his arm forward in a claw like manner creating snow that was about to wrap around Lyon.
"That won't work!" Lyon stated, "Burizādo (Blizzard)!" sticking his arm out a magic circle appeared and he created a large blizzard that clashed with Eve's attack.
"Look at that ladies and gentlemen! Both Eve and Lyon are clashing with snow! Neither one of them intends to lose this fight!" Chapati announced.
"Yes, it would seem Eve and Lyon are on equal footing." Yajima commented.
"Well, Eve used to be with the Rune Knights before he joined Blue Pegasus," Lahar commented, "But I must admit that he's gotten much better since joining the guild."
"I agree, Eve appears to be in top form." Yajima agreed.
"Eve-san is doing really well." Allen smiled.
"This match really could end in a tie." Lenalee observed.
"Snow vs. Ice," Lavi grinned, "You've gotta admit that it's a pretty funny combination, and their going up against each other."
"I think your right Lavi-sama." Yukino agreed.
Link looked behind him and saw Kanda had come back, "I take it you took care of that creature?"
"Annoying thing's been contained." Kanda told him.
"Flare's okay right?" Lenalee asked in concern.
"Tch, the womans fine. That vampire is looking after her." Kanda stated.
Lenalee giggled, "He'll take good care of her."
Allen and Lavi didn't get it tilting their heads in confusion.
"Eve and Lyon are both strong, but I wonder if this match will end in a tie." Lucy wondered, "I mean they both use snow based magic abilities so either one of them could win."
"Hmmm," Erza thought about it, "Something tells me this match will be a draw for sure, but we'll just have to wait and see."
"I'd be surprised if Lyon lost to Eve." Gray admitted.
"Yeah, but like Lucy said it could end up in a tie." Natsu reminded.
"I'm nervous to see who'll win." Wendy looked down.
Eve smiled with determination, "As expected. I'm gonna have to go all out against you."
Lyon smirked, "We'll see about that," he said, "Aisu-Meiku: Eipu (Ice-Make: Ape)!" a giant ape made from his ice appeared and was about to hit Eve until he jumped out of the way in time.
"Howaito Ikari (White Fury)!" Eve sent snow towards the ape destroying it before landing back on the ground.
"I'm impressed." Lyon smirked.
"Thanks." Eve smiled.
"But," Lyon said, "I'm not done yet!" he did a pose, "Aisu-Meiku: Sunō Taigā (Ice-Make: Snow Tiger)!" he created a giant ice tiger that immediately charged at Eve who just barely made it out of the way in time, but the tiger wasn't done and charged for him again making Eve jump around the arena to avoid getting hit by the thing.
"Incredible! Eve is able to dodge one of Lyon's creations with ease!" Chapati announced.
"Very impressive, I can see why he was with the Rune Knights for a while." Yajima complimented.
"Eve never ceases to amaze me." Lahar commented with a smile.
Eve jumped high in the air, "Guess I better start getting serious," he muttered, "Sunō Bomu (Snow Bomb)!" he sent giant snowballs at the creation shattering it to pieces.
Natsu was starting to get bored, "Awww man…this match is gonna take forever."
"Yeah, neither one of them has managed to land a hit on each other." Lucy commented.
"They might as well call this match a draw." Gray sighed.
Eve and Lyon stared each other down. None of them have managed to land a hit on each other, only dodging, evading, and matching each other's attacks.
"I think its time we put an end to this." Lyon stated.
"Just what I was thinking." Eve agreed.
Both of them got ready to put an end this match once and for all, not at all backing down.
"Aisu-Meiku: Mizuchi (Ice-Make: Water Serpent)!" Lyon created a large spiraling serpent made of ice that was sent at Eve.
"Howaito Auto (White Out)!" Eve created a large snowstorm blinding the audience and the competitive guilds making the close their eyes and some were freezing.
The gong was then sounded.
"TIMES UP!" Chapati yelled.
The snowstorm finally cleared up and everyone saw that both Eve and Lyon were still standing, but their clothes were a little messed up. The crowd went wild for both mages.
"And it's a draw! Both mages are still standing, which means Blue Pegasus's Eve Tilm and Lamia Scale's Lyon Vastia both earn 5 points!" Chapati announced.
Yajima nodded with a hum, "That was an interesting match. Both of them did very well."
"I agree, I wasn't expecting a draw but it just proves that both mages are very skilled." Lahar commented.
"A draw, just like two-dots said." Lavi smiled.
"I kinda figured it would be," Allen admitted, "But both of them did very well."
"Still an amazing match though right?" Lenalee looked at Yukino.
Yukino smiled, "Yes, it most certainly was."
"Looks like it ended in a draw after all." Lucy observed.
"The match was still enjoyable." Erza commented.
Gray smirked, "Getting a draw huh? I'm never gonna let him live this one down."
"But, Eve-san was still surprising." Wendy said.
"Yeah, didn't think he was that strong until today. Can't wait to fight him!" Natsu grinned.
They all groaned, 'Seriously?' they thought.
Next Time: Dai Matō Enbu: Wendy vs. Sherria!