Hey everyone it's Natsu here.

So I looked at story manager earlier and I saw 11 favorites! That may be really small and not even matter to most but Damn that means so much to me. When I started I didn't even expect a single favorite. We're also almost at 50 reviews! Thanks to you all you guys are why I keep writing. But I feel really stupid because I forgot the dragon slayers could use their exceeds for this part of the tournament. Oh well... Anyway new chapter cookie enjoy it.

P.S. don't own FT.

Ch 25: Laxus versus Cobra.

After Connor and Rogue's match the crowd was hungry for more and their hunger would soon be satisfied.

Cobra felt like he was in heaven. After being in a prison cell for so long hearing such voices and cheers were close to orgasmic. Soon those cheers would be for him and he would enjoy them far more when he gained victory.

Connor was wary after his match. He was relieved he didn't need to fight Laxus yet but we was hoping to get it done quickly. Not only that but what Rogue said bothered him.

"We both have a very dark future ahead of us" Rogue's voice rang in his head. Did he know what Connor was? And about his past? Connor had to find out. He left his friends at the Fairy Tail booth and walked towards the infirmary.

"Hey Cus! where ya going?" Natsu called.

Connor stopped not facing Natsu "I'm just going to see Wendy really quick and check her condition."

"Alright hurry back though. I don't want you missing the next match."

"Don't worry I'll be back before then." Connor replied quickly continuing to his destination. Thoughts raced in his head as he walked. What does Rogue know? He asked himself. It racked his mind even as he entered the infirmary. Wendy and Rogue were both still asleep but Wendy looked a lot better and that made Connor smile. He walked to Rogue's bedside and gulped "How am I going to talk to him if he's still asleep..."

"I'm awake" Rogue muttered causing Connor to jump.

"Holy crap!" Connor shouted as he fell on his hind end.

Wendy jumped out of her slumber at Connor's shout "what's happening?! Is everyone alright?!" She asked in a panic.

"We're alright Wendy. Connor just fell over" Rogue answered the young girl.

"What the hell Rogue?!" Connor shouted.

"What did I do?"

"You know what never mind it doesn't matter. There's a few things I want to ask you"

"What would that be?"

"What you said to me after the match. We both have a dark future. What did you mean?"

"I meant what I said. There's darkness brewing I can feel it."

"One more thing."

"What is it?"

"What do you know about me?"

Rogue was silent for a moment "I know you're the apocalypse dragon slayer."

"How did you find out?" Wendy asked.

"I'm aware that I am a subclass. A subclass dragon slayer is able to detect their main class. It's a survival technique. Isn't that right Connor?"

"Yes that's right. Subclasses are able to pick up on their main class. Acnologia is the main class of dark magic" Connor replied.

"How is it a survival technique?" Wendy asked them both.

"A subclass will always be weaker than their main class. It's unsure why even among the dragons. We become weaker and their attacks are amplified for some reason. Because of this subclasses are able to find their main and possibly avoid death" Connor explained.

"So does that mean Natsu could beat you easily?" Wendy asked.

"I'm not sure. Personal strength does come into play and I'm sure we're about even. Subclasses still have to be careful around their main."

"Oh I see."

"Connor I have a question to ask of you" Rogue said.

"What is it?" Connor replied.

"Will Acnologia be coming for you?"

"I don't know.." he answered quietly.

"I'm asking because I'm not sure we could ever beat him. When the dragons invaded the Grand Magic Games a few months ago no dragon slayer was even close to killing one of them" the shadow dragon slayer said "if we can't even kill one regular dragon what chance do we have against their king?"

Nobody said a word. Wendy was fiddling with her bedsheets, Rogue simply stared at Connor expecting some sort of response and Connor just stood staring into nothingness.

He took a breath and clenched his fists and said "if he comes. We will win because even though you couldn't kill a dragon on your own doesn't mean that all of us can't beat him. We are dragon slayers the most powerful fighters in the world and we will slay any threat to our friends. We have to. So have faith Rogue because we will win"

"If you say so" Rogue said silently.

"Hey guys. Maybe we should go and see the next match" Wendy said.

"Yeah you're right it'll be starting soon" Connor agreed.

"Who's left?" Wendy asked as they left Rogue in the infirmary.

"Natsu, Laxus, Cobra, and Gajeel" Connor answered.

"Sorry I missed your fight."

"Its no big deal. I know you would've cheered me on anyway. You know I'm a little surprised Rogue knows he's a subclass."

"Why is that?"

"A lot of dragons are afraid to admit it. So a lot of Dragon slayers don't know about it. But where I'm from they seem a lot more common."

"Oh I see. That explains why Gajeel doesn't know."

"Hey! Wendy, Connor hurry it up they're announcing the next match!" Natsu called to them from the Fairy Tail booth.

"Ladies and gentlemen it's time for the third match of the dragon tournament!" Lola shouted across the stadium "it's time to announce the next match! Slendy if you would."

"Of course Chapati. The next match will be between..." Slendy began "Laxus Dreyar and snake man Cobra!" He announced sending the crowd into a frenzy.

The two dragon slayers descended into the stadium. Laxus sparked with energy as Cobra silently smirked at him.

"I hear you hurt a lot of my family. Why you're even here I have no clue but I'll make sure you get punished for ever messing with Fairy Tail" Laxus said.

"I'm stronger than you think Laxus" Cobra replied darkly.

"Ready!? Begin!" Lola shouted.

Rather than most fights which started off with a bang there was silence. None of them moved. Laxus stood silently watching Cobra.

"Go ahead and go first!" The lightning dragon slayer said.

"If you insist" Cobra hissed rushing his opponent.

Laxus smirked "they always fall for it" he thought to himself. As Cobra approached he prepared to strike. He would end this with one punch. Just as Cobra approached he struck but hit nothing.

"I can hear every move you make!" Cobra shouted from above his head "poison dragon roar!" He released the brownish red poison onto the Laxus's head.

Laxus dodged with his lightning body "how did he.." he began.

"Dodge you?" Cobra asked "I can hear your very thoughts Laxus Dreyar and from that I can predict every move you make."

"Interesting. This might be tougher than I thought."

"Come on Laxus. You could never beat me."

"We'll see about that."

Cobra went on the offensive striking at Laxus with full force. Laxus blocked the strikes and used his lightning body to dodge him again. Cobra was right on him again predicting his every move. Laxus was unable to land a strike leaving them at a stalemate.

"That's not fair! He's using sound magic!" Lucy cried.

"Its not against the rules" Erza stated "though I should've considered it" she gripped her fists "I'm a failure!" She shouted as she approached master Makarov "please punish me!" She said bowing her head.

Makarov recoiled "that isn't necessary."

"Please master."

"Um.." he searched frantically for a solution then pushed Erza to Connor "here Connor will do it."

"What the hell master!?" Connor yelled.

"Shh!" Natsu hushed "I'm watching this. Go Laxus!"

Laxus growled "alright I'm done playing!" He shouted as he escaped Cobra's attacks again.

"What do you mean by that?" Cobra asked.

"You may be able to predict what I'm doing next but that doesn't mean you can stop them!" Laxus roared.

Laxus using, his lightning body, advanced on his opponent. Cobra moved to dodge but was quickly overtaken by Laxus. Laxus got above him and struck downward with a powerfully charged fist. He sent the poison dragon slayer into the ground and charged another attack "roaring thunder!" He shouted charging at the downed Cobra and striking him with a powerful lightning covered fist. Cobra spat blood onto the ground and passed out. The second generation dragon slayer was defeated by the mighty Laxus Dreyar.

"We have a winner!" Lola shouted into his Mic and the crowd cheered.

"I knew Laxus would come out on top" Yajima stated with a confident calmness.

"Oh that was absolutely incredible what a beast of a man!" Slendy shouted happily.

Connor gulped. He'd never seen Laxus fight and now he feared for his life.

Lahar smiled to himself "well at least Fairy Tail did something right."

"I agree with you on that. We should get Cobra back to prison before he does something he'll regret" Doranbolt stated leaving his seat and heading down into the stadium to inform the medical team they would take him.

Laxus simply left the stadium with a blank expression, ignoring the cheering crowds. He returned to the Fairy Tail booth and sat beside his grandfather.

"Good work Laxus" Makarov complimented.

"He wasn't that tough" Laxus said simply.

"Good one Laxus!" Natsu shouted from behind Laxus's back. Unfortunately he was sent flying by the older man.

"Natsu!" Connor shouted rushing to his cousin's side.

"I know I'm the best s-class wizard of all time.." Natsu said in a daze.

"Natsu! Come on wake up!"

"Thanks for the victory feast everybody.."

"Well everyone that concludes the third match of the dragon tournament. The final match will begin shortly" Lola announced "please stick around for the final match of the preliminaries."

"It will be between the mighty flaming Salamander, Natsu Dragneel and the iron man of Earthland, Gajeel Blacksteel Redfox. Sure to be a great match" Slendy said happily.

And so ended the third match of the dragon tournament. Cobra was a powerful opponent but Laxus was simply too strong for him. Soon the final preliminary would begin. Natsu and Gajeel would have their rematch.

Hey everyone it's Natsu here.

So I've kinda screwed myself with the next match. I was so busy trying to think of matches I didn't realize that I only had Natsu and Gajeel left. Also I feel just disappointed with my chapters lately like they've just been lacking. I don't know. Anyway sorry if this chapter was a little short but Laxus would never be beaten by Cobra it was bound to end quickly.