I DO NOT OWN NARUTO OR FAIRY TAIL OR THE CHARACTERS RELATED, I DO OWN THIS STORY AND ANY CHARACTER'S I CREATE.
Check out my newer Naruto Story if you haven't already, it's about after the war, it will likely be the story I focus on from now on.
I'm changing things about the competition that I didn't like, I'm finished with my course but am still trying to get into the groove/interest in writing again, bare with me.
The Raven Tail Coup will be cut out because I have plans for them later on, plus I got a great Idea for a battle which is in the title
((Edited)) I have begun working on the next chapter, hopefully I'll have it up soon
Chapter 26: Commitment to the Other
Epic fight! Natsu VS Naruto(Part 1)
In the arena the battle between Cobra and Sting had been pretty much one sided, thanks to his Sound magic Erik has been able to repel and neutralize all of the third generation Dragon Slayers attacks. "You know...I heard what you said to Natsu" he says and crosses his arms "Overlooking a Second Generation Dragon like me" he says flashing a snake like grin which was both scary and Charming.
"Second Generation Dragon Slayers are fake Dragon Slayers" Sting says wiping his face "you were given Dragon slaying magic, I learned it from a real Dragon" he explains "Then I killed the Dragon" he smirks.
"It must have been weak as hell, to lose to a poor excuse for a wizard like you" Erik states and Sting glares with a low pitched growl in annoyance, Sting may have been holding back but he knew Cobra was too.
"Unlike your Guild, I won't show off my full power on the first day" Sting says "Sabertooth has cleaned up for the last five years and this year will be no different" he smirks and Erik laughs...
"Because right now you guys are fourth...and this is my guilds first year competing and we haven't even gotten serious...and we're first" Erik says "But I want to see the power of a Third generation Dragon Slayer" he says and his hands transform into a dragon-kin scaly hand.
In the stands Natsu recoils in horror when remembering Erik's Poison Dragon Slaying magic "Uh I feel nauseous thinking about that fight" he says and Erza nods remember the wound she took at the hands of his pet snake.
"So Fairy Tail has the First Generation, Tús Nua has the Second Generation and Sabretooth has the Third Generation" Lucy comments, "But what are the differences between First and Third I wonder" she says with a thinking expression
"Poison Dragon" Erik says inhaling and Stings eyes widen knowing what was coming "Roar!" Erik exhales a stream of poison breath attack at Sting who is to slow at dodging and his arm is engulfed in the attack and the effects are immediate as a numbing pain hits him causing him to recoil in pain and clutch the arm as he loses feeling in the arm. "I've powered up my Poison for this tournament" he says with a grin, "Touch it and it spreads until the limb is completely rotting" he says "Or at least that's what I'd do to demons and shit...but I weakened the attack to blinding pain and paralysis" he smirks as Sting's infected arm goes limp, however he shows no signs of continued pain which impresses Erik.
"No choice but to stall" He thinks and Erik grins, charging forward "White Dragon's Claw" he calls out as his one remaining hand however Erik steps back and grins at Sting's reaction at realizing he left himself open to a point blank counter attack.
"Eat this" Erik says as the magic circle forms "Poison Dragon's Twin Fang" he says as he moves his arms forward in a cross, generated poison being split in many elongated, snake-shaped masses, which all move Sting at once sending the Third Generation dragon slayer flying back to the ground, but much to Erik's surprise Sting began to stand again despite taking a powerful attack at point blank, however before he could continue a gong sounded and the commentator began to speak.
"Ooh time has run out, despite having been on the receiving end of a beating, Sabertooth's Sting has managed to pull a draw from this meaning both Guilds will receive 2pts" he says
"Tch...Sorano is going to chew my ear off for playing around" Erik says with a click of his tongue as the Poison overwhelms Sting and he pukes before blacking out causing his partner Lector and fellow Dragon Slayer Rouge to rush over to him.
"Sting" the Wine coloured cat yells as the uninterested Rouge picks Sting onto a piggyback, "This is what you get for underestimating your opponent" the Shadow Dragon Slayer sighs glancing at Erik who was looking at his Girlfriend with a worried look. "Y-You got lucky" the Exceed says getting The Second Generation Dragon Slayers gaze "Sting and Rouge are unstoppable as a team! So when the 2v2 rounds start expect payback" he warns.
"That mouth of yours will likely lead to your partner's death" Erik says "Don't throw threats that his magic can't back up" he adds before walking off to face a scolding.
"The current scores are" the Commentator says
Tús Nua with 17 points
Lamia Scale with 9 points
Sabertooth with 9 points
Fairy Tail with 8 points
Mermaid Heel with 6 points
Quatro Cerberus with 5 points
Blue Pegasus with 4 points
Raven Tail with 3 points
"And with that the first day has come to an end with Tús Nua dominating" the announcer says "Be here bright and early for part 2 of the 1v1, followed by the next event which is sure to leave you wet behind the ears" he laughs at his own little joke.
Soon after the Arena emptied as people returned to their homes and went to pubs to talk about today, mainly about the leaders of the tournament, Sasukes display left everyone in awe but Naruto beating Jura in his Debut...left them terrified, Erik also earned a few fans today for his actions against Sting.
_Fairy Tail bar_
Fairy Tail rented rooms in a Bar/hotel for the duration of the Tournament, the participating members and Makarov where sat together discussing the events of today's showings, with a sigh Makarov begins to explains what Itachi told him "From what little Itachi told me...it seems our assumptions of Naruto and Sasuke were off by a long way" he begins "Now they have the power they had when they defeated the God from which their power was born..Or something like that, what I know is they are capable of fighting both deities" he says.
"I remember back when we were in Edolas...Naruto's alternate self called himself a Sage of the Six Paths" Mirajane says thinking back "Our Naruto said he and Sasuke gave up that power to come to this world from theirs" she explains "...but if that's the case how did they get their powers back?" she wonders.
"Is it really that bad?" Natsu asks with his usual air of confidence "I've learned a whole new trick for dealing with them...and Naruto's Lava Chakra mode doesn't scare me" he grins, after they got their power up from Ultear they all went on separate journeys they train.
"Besides Naruto and Sasuke, you also need to remember both Erik and Laxus are a part of their team...Jellal as well, and Sorano is pretty powerful in her own right" Gray says, "Plus those other guys from Naruto and Sasuke's world, Shikamaru and Gaara...we don't know a thing about them, what if they are stronger than Naruto and Sasuke?".
"No...From what I gather, Naruto and Sasuke are their alpha fighters" Makarov says "In order for Fairy Tail to claim that 30 million Jewel and the number 1 Guild spot...we need to thoroughly defeat those two" he says.
"Heh...that all? Beat guys who can and have fought gods?" Gajeel smirks "Bring them on" he says punching his palm.
Erza said nothing for the whole meeting, she listened and nodded but the only thing on her mind was Sasuke, more accurately his proposal. Sasuke was many things...unpredictable were the biggest defining trait of his both he and Naruto shared but Sasuke always seemed more level headed of the two. "I wonder if it's genuine or some game of his" she thinks to herself, "Did he do this just to throw me off before the tournament" she continues
The Following Morning
It was still too early for the coliseum to be open...in fact nowhere was open so Shikamaru wandered the ghost town before settling on some grass to partake in his favourite activity, Cloud watching...however.
"You" he looks to see a familiar face, Mermaid Heel's Kagura Mikazuchi "I need to ask you were your Guild is staying" she says/demands.
"An Inn in town" he says casually "why?" he asks and she says nothing and turns around "If you start a fight with my Guild...it will affect your whole Guild" he says and she stops, "Our Guild means Fresh Start, your past is forgotten and you become a part of the family" he says and she glares at him and his laid back attitude.
"Some people don't deserve a Fresh Start" she says "Some people need to face their crimes ...and face Justice" she explains and Shikamaru sits up.
"Our Guild Master killed his entire family and joined a Terrorist organization that almost brought death to the entire world" he begins "His Little Brother joined the same organization and killed our Village leader and tried to take the other Villages leaders hostage and became an International criminal" he stands up "my partner as a child and young teen would kill anyone who looked at him the wrong way...and he killed in a way that a body could not be found because he crushed them down to the molecule" he states "And one member pretty much changed the entire world and Saved it from a God and unified the world into peace" he says and her eyes widen a little on the last one "And he's never once been thanked for it...he saved my life more times than I have had to save his" he smiles "That's the thing about time...It's heals everything...except grudges, those you need to face" he finishes laying back down "But remember what I said, if you start a war with us...it won't end well" he says.
"But the end is all I want" she says and walks away "The world may have forgotten about you Jellal but I intend to make you pay" she thinks unaware she was being watched.
_A few hours later_
Erik and Sorano sat in a cafe drinking Tea after morning breakfast, they knew they weren't competing today so the elected to have a date. A few fans came for Erik's autograph but otherwise it had been an uneventful morning.
"I ran into my sister" she says while casually stirring her tea "I heard she joined Sabertooth but she's trying to act snobby like them...which is adorable" she smirks "I don't know if she's happy there" she adds with a bit more concern...she caught a glimpse of their Guild Master and he looks like a brutish thug.
"If you want we can go over later" Erik says, he knew Sorano could handle herself but he didn't trust that Guild, "Check in on her" he adds and she shakes her head.
"She's old enough to take care of herself" Sorano replies but smiles "Thanks for the offer...my big bad boyfriend who'll protect me" she feigns in a damsel in distress tone.
"Yeah...funny" Erik says and looks past her and Sees Naruto staring at something with an angered look "What's eaten him up?" he wonders as Sorano looks behind her just as he begins to leave. "She we follow?" the white haired angel asks but Erik shakes his head, "We'd be in his way" he states
The Coliseum
The 1v1 battles continued with Sabertooth's Rufus picked up 5 pts over Blue Pegasus member Ren, Lamia Scale's Sherria Blendy tied with Fairy Tails Wendy after an amazing performance by the two. Both Raven Tail up 5 pts over Mermaid Heel however the all girl Guild picked up the points on Blue Pegasus, Quatro Cerberus missed the summoning and were disqualified by the officials for this round, this gave both Blue Pegasus and Lamia Scale 5 pts by default
The Table so far is:
Tús Nua with 17 points
Lamia Scale with 16 points
Sabertooth with 14 points
Mermaid Heel with 11 points
Fairy Tail with 10 points
Blue Pegasus with 9 points
Raven Tail with 8 points
Quatro Cerberus with 5 points
"The Final match will be between Fairy Tail and Raven Tail!" the announcer says "If Fairy Tail can pick up the 5 pts they will jump to third, however if Raven Tail get the pts the will jump to fourth" he explains as Natsu steps up for Fairy Tail while Alexei stepped up for Raven Tail, little did anyone know that Alexei was in fact the Guild Master of Raven Tail in disguise. Raven Tail's sole purpose is the destruction of Fairy Tail but thanks to a few hiccups they are off to a slow start so he was going to give them a push while crushing one of Fairy Tails biggest players...that was the plan
"Stop this match!" everyone looks to an isle where palace Guards and Rune knights surround Alexei "We found Quatro Cerberus incapacitated with all their magic drained, eyewitnesses placed your Guild at the scene...they also claim that Alexei is in fact Ivan Dreyer the Master of Raven Tail" he adds to a shocked gasp from the crowd.
"Dreyer?" Naruto looks at the Glaring Lightning Dragon Slayer "Your dad" he says and Laxus grunts relaxing.
"I should've figured he'd pull something like this" Laxus says shaking his head looking up to where his grandfather was, he remembered when Makarov told him the truth about his spying on Raven Tail then decided not to act on the information he had...despite the fact their intentions would have brought destruction on both Fairy Tail and Magnolia.
"Drained of their Magic...so they are the ones who attacked Wendy" Sasuke says walking forward "They've been trying to fix the tournament" he adds "Are they working with those guards from before?" He wonders, he knew there was more to this tournament than a simple prize money and ranking.
"No point keeping up the charade" Alexei says taking off his mask showing that he was in fact Ivan Dreyer, "But we are getting arrested...we're getting a hostage" he says aiming for Natsu , "Obra drain their magic" he says and the blue face man makes a move however a huge haymaker from Naruto sends him to the ground.
"That was for Wendy you bastard" Naruto says and Ivan steps back seeing the other members being apprehended.
"Time for me to make my escape" he smirks preparing a spell as the Guards rush him
"Fire Dragon's Iron Fist!" Natsu says flooring Ivan with his attack "You're not going anywhere" he grins as he and Naruto smirk at each other. Once the mess has been cleared up and order is restored the Announcer takes to the microphone "With that Raven Tail will be banned from competing for the next 3 years" he says "So by default the points will be awarded to" he says but is cut off.
"No" Natsu says "I came here for a fight, if there is an opening then I want to choose someone to fight for the points" he states surprising the audience "And I know who I want to fight" he grins pointing right at Naruto.
"ARE YOU INSANE!" all of Fairy Tail yell in an over the top fashion but are ignored by the Fire Dragon Slayer who grins, Makarov face palms at his guild members action, "I thought Gildarts put some fear in you" he thinks. "Natsu me and Erza are the strongest members of the team and we won't stand a chance against Naruto in a 1v1 fight" Mira thinks, she had a point after all Naruto beat Jura in his debut showing off a new ability.
"The winning Guild of this tournament will be the ones who beat Tús Nua...specifically you Naruto" Natsu explains, he knew the other Guilds were strong, but beating Naruto now would do a lot for their Guilds moral. "So are you in?" he asks and Naruto smirks.
"After such high praise, it will be my honour to pulverize you into the dirt" Naruto says and the crowd roars with cheers, "But Sasuke is just as strong as I am...why not fight him?" he asks.
"I'm not the one who needs to beat him" Natsu says and Erza can tell that her teammate is talking about her, and he's right, for her winning isn't important, beating Sasuke is what she has to do, if she can then now once and for all she can call herself his equal...if she can win but Tús Nua still win the tournament then she can marry him with a clear conscious.
After a short while, the judges decide give the announcer a nod "This match has been officially certified between Natsu Dragneel and Naruto Uzumaki" he says and the two square off.
"I won't hold back" Naruto says "If you think I was strong against Jura...I'll show you my strongest form" he smirks and Natsu does too, Naruto could tell something about Natsu...the air around him felt thicker like it was being filled with a strong aura emanating from the Pink haired Dragon Slayer
"Itachi showed me and Gajeel something...and it'll cost him the tournament" Natsu says and Gajeel smirks "Fire boy went and spilled the beans" the Iron Dragon Slayer says and the observing members of Fairy Tail turn to him.
"What did he show you?" Levy asks curiously, "If Ultear gave us our Second Origin...let's just say Itachi gave me and Natsu our Dragon Origin" Gajeel replies.
_The Masters Room_
"So when we visited your Guild and you pulled them aside...you were the reason those two went off to train together" Makarov says and the elder Uchiha nods,"But what did you show them?" he asks.
"It starts off in this town" Itachi says "A long time ago there was to be another festival in this town, called The Dragon King festival" Itachi begins as the other Masters listen in, including Jiemma. "This happened when Dragons roamed the lands and ruled the skies, one human who led a resistance of Dragon Slayers against the tyrant beasts...however rather that just kill the Dragons these Slayers would devour the flesh and drink the blood of the fallen Dragons to enhance their magic...eventually they ceased...except for one slayer...Acnologia" the name of the black Dragon brought a chill down Makarov's spine.
"Wait so Acnologia used to be human?" Jiemma asks in a surprisingly civil way "How did he turn into a Dragon?" he continues to ask and Itachi faces him.
"While I'm not certain...I believe ALL Dragon Slayers will eventually transform into Dragons of their elements" Itachi states and they are all left speechless "The mode they activate to harness the raw power of their element...Dragon Force I believe this is linked to the transformation" he explains "This power is what I led Natsu and Gajeel to" he finishes and Makarov turns to Natsu with a shocked look
"You can't mean!"
_The Field_
No Jutsu or spells where called out, the two charged at each other with only their fists for now as their choice of Weapon. Being taller Naruto had the reach advantage however Natsu seemed to have more speed behind his, their strength was even and their Reflexes where hard for the Audience to follow.
Separating "So why don't you show me what Itachi helped you with" Naruto says and Natsu smirk, "I will if you show me your god powers", the blonde smirks, "Maybe I will" Natsu braces himself "If, you can beat me in this form" he says and suddenly erupts into a Yellow glow with a flowing cloak that looked like a fire...to most he was glowing like the sun.
"That's an impressive form" Natsu admits but notices Naruto is somewhat vacantly looking up to the right like he's lost in thought "Uh...Naruto?"...
"This pink haired brat thinks he's hot stuff huh?" Kurama says within Naruto's mind "Let's end this quickly and Humiliate him"he grins and Naruto sighs "Don't go nuts" the blonde says as his eyes turn back to Natsu "Here I come Natsu...I hope you can handle it" he warns before charging at an un-see-able fast pace which only Itachi, Sasuke and Laxus could follow while everyone else was left staring at the huge rubble caused by Naruto's advance.
Naruto swings and everyone including him expect Natsu to be sent flying; after all he was motionlessly waiting...however
Natsu raises his hand at a faster pace and catches Naruto's fist effortlessly, up close Naruto can see Pink Scales growing around Natsu's forehead and Arms, his Hair become's solid like with two longer bits looking like horns. Smirking Natsu grips Naruto's hand tighter "It's not about if I can handle your power Naruto" Natsu says and punches Naruto in the stomach, sending the blond flying into the wall. "It's can you handle the power of a Dragon?" Natsu smirks cracking his knuckles.
The members of Fairy where speechless along with everyone else, soon however
"He sent him flying with a single punch" Gray says in awe
"I've heard about this power" Wendy says with shock
"That's not a takeover" Mirajane states "Natsu almost looks...like a dragon"
"Itachi...what are you up to" Sasuke looks at the area where the Masters were
"...He's like us!" Sting says to Rouge
"He can activate Dragon Force at will" Erza says in disbelief.
The two begin fighting again with Natsu seeming to have the advantage; Naruto was caught off guard and hasn't been able to get his head back in the game. "Let see you handle this!" Natsu jumps back before planting his feet "Fire Dragon Roar!" he bellows out as and massive stream of fire that trumped even Sasuke and Itachi's flames in intensity.
Naruto quickly forms the Tiger, Snake, Rat, Snake, and Tiger Hand signs "Suiton: Suijinchū" Naruto exhales a huge Torrent of water which curves shielding a large area...while drenching some spectators.
Naruto pants slightly, using a new Jutsu is hard enough, but the flames where more Intense Than Madara's "Dragon Force...I had no idea it could be so strong" he thinks "This Natsu guy isn't playing around...he knows that you are the strongest here" Kurama states, this is technically true, when he and Sasuke fought at the Valley at full strength he finally surpassed Sasuke...but he never believed it was a true victory...It's not how he wanted it to happen.
"Ha!" Natsu laughs with his usual big grin "You and Sasuke are complete opposites" he says and Naruto smirks.
"When we met the Sage, he gave us markings on our dominant hand" Naruto says raising his right hand showing his empty palm "Mine was the sun, Sasuke was a Crescent Moon" he explains and Natsu gets a confused look.
"Where's the mark?" he asks and realizes "So this isn't your god power" he says and Naruto nods reverting back to his normal self and closing his eyes and begins a steady breathing.
"Careful not to level the city Naruto, unlike before I can't help you control it now" Kurama says, Naruto could feel it too, his powers where altered, like each mode was in a vial which he can open at his leisure but before he needed to go back to his normal form...but he wasn't afraid of this power like Kurama, he isn't the same Dobe who ran head first into everything, He had a new dream and this day will be the first step in achieving that dream.
"Hope you are ready Dragon Slayer" Naruto says opening his eyes showing his eyes are now yellow with his pupils taking on a cross-like shape. He dons a chakra cloak that appears similar to his Sage Tailed Beast Mode. The chakra forms into a light-coloured coat with a dark-coloured "bodysuit" underneath that covers his torso, reaches down his arms to the knuckles, and down his legs, stopping just above his sandals which also change colour. It also has a light-coloured circle where his seal was placed, as well as golden Magatama markings around his collar. The coat has the typical markings of the Six Paths Senjutsu: a Rinnegan above nine Magatama, on its back. In addition, his skin does not glow like his previous transformations.
Natsu eyes widen along with every other mage who can sense the overwhelming force emanating from Naruto's core which was immeasurable and crushing...but Natsu had one final card to try and even the odds...letting out a bellowing roar/yell, lightning engulfs him...
"Lightning Flame Dragon Force", his overall appearance remained the same, however Lightning could be seen flowing through the pink Scales giving them a light glow.
"With this much power...this Stadium won't Last" Naruto says forming his famous Clone Seal hand sign "Kage Bunshin no Jutsu" he says summoning four clones which nod taking up four points around the two giving enough room to battle.
The Clones make the Ram hand sign "Shisekiyōjin" they say in unison and suddenly the two are trapped inside a red barrier.
"It's time to see what's stronger" Natsu begins "A God" he pauses
"Or a Dragon" Naruto finishes and the two vanish in a blink before the fists collide in the center of the barrier causing a tremendous shockwave.
Mira watched with awe, the Barrier was impenetrable and didn't even shake from the impact. She then knew that all along despite how it looked, Naruto was so far from her in ability and strength that she was amazed he could see her...
Everyone else however knew...
The fight had just started
The End
Hope you enjoyed this chapter, the next one will contain an awesome scene between our main couples, Naruto will tell Mirajane his dream and Sasuke will explain his desire for marriage
Till Next Time
DoTheBartMan