Here you go people, another upload for all your eyes to read and decipher the meaningless things that flying cats do.
Anyhow, welcome back to The Null Fairy. We have the conclusion part for the Battle of Fairy Tail, celebrating with the one and only Fantasia Parade!
F.M.D: Thanks for the agreement. I always wondered why they made him like that. I mean he's a bit too big for my taste, and since I have a feeling he was a Galvan creation, they would think to slim down the size for efficiency's sake.
Ultimatrix bearer: Yeah, I was thinking that an Etherious form might make more sense, since Natsu is really an Etherious himself. What abilities he might have as one however, that's for the future to discuss about. Anodite abilities are still in recommendation in my mind though.
Traveler-who: Once again, thanks for all the reviews. I think I like the ship name. Shouting out the names however really doesn't do a whole bunch in my opinion, but different ideas appeal to others I guess.
Anywho, that's all that I wanted to discuss with so far. Let's get to the finale of the Battle of Fairy Tail Arc. Cheers to you all!
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Chapter 28: Fantasia (Battle of Fairy Tail Climax)
"Ugh…finally done." Ditto wheezed as he laid his face on a table. Lucy and Levy pat him on the back while giggling a bit.
Ditto has just finished with helping around the area, splitting himself into a near army size of clones in order to help bring in the injured guild mates, repair damaged structures, and so forth.
As he grumbled, Erza stood forth in the middle of the Guild Hall's lobby.
"I have good news everyone! Thanks to Porlyusica's help, the Master will pull through his condition just fine!" She cheered to the crowd. Everyone roared with positive energy at her words.
"Thank goodness for that. I was actually getting a little worried for that for a while." Lucy admitted while talking to Gray.
"Heh, it's not enough to make the old man kick the bucket just yet." He replied.
"Yes, but even so, his body isn't as young as it used to be everyone. It's best to not let his heart endure any extreme stress." She shot back. She then looked back to the crowd.
"Let's be on our best behavior everyone! We don't want the Master's recovery to be delayed!" She shouted out. Everyone acknowledged her with an 'Aye!'.
"Is it really a good idea to the parade though?" Ditto asked lazily.
"Of course! The Master wants us to do it after all." Mira intervened, walking to the four with Elfman behind her. "If anything, this is the best solution and best way to make away with all the tension from the Battle of Fairy Tail is it not?"
"You tell me." Gray chuckled.
"I can't wait to see what the parade has in store though!" Juvia popped up, holding her hands in delight. Cana leaned against her with a full mug.
"Whatdya mean sister? You're gonna be a part of it ya know?" She winked. Juvia reacted with bubbly eyes of surprise from her answer as Macao and Wakaba join in.
"You are a member right?" They both grinned.
Juvia nodded a little, and then quickly dashed to a wall, rubbing it nervously. "Well yeah… But I'm a newbie though aren't I? I didn't think I'd be in the parade." She muttered.
"You were expecting some kind of excited reaction from her I assume?" Ditto rolled next to them with half open eyes.
"I think she looks upset if you ask me. Or maybe some kind of troubled or happy look at least." Macao admitted with an unsure face. Ditto frowned a little, waving his arm in denial.
"Ain't she the cutest though?" Cana replied as she took a gulp.
Happy then popped over with a fish in his mouth.
"WeLL it Is a MaatTer if people Are injured or Not. I guess the rule is if anyone can move they gotta participate." Happy muttered while taking a chomp, distorting his first sentence.
"Then that means I'll participate too?" Lucy asked with a…happy expression? Or troubled?
"Are you happy about it or not?" Gray replied with a sweat drop.
"Happy or not though, those guys over there aren't participating that's for sure." Ditto rolled over again on the floor, pointing to a certain duo of Dragon Slayers.
Gajeel and Natsu sat on a bench, literally covered in bandages. Ditto was reminded of a certain alien in the Omnitrix as he looked at them.
"Ah to hell with that! I don't wanna here that from you." The black haired mage glanced over with crossed arms.
"Mmmph mphhmm hmm mmphhgm." Natsu muttered with his muffled mouth.
"I have no idea what's he saying." Lucy chuckled weakly.
"Definitely something stupid probably." Happy added.
"You probably can't—No, you definitely can't participate like that Natsu." Ditto muttered as he rolled to them.
"Ditto to that." Gajeel added.
"Nice pun." The Splixson snickered.
"Not my intention squirt!" He barked back.
"HMMMPHM MMMMHMPH HMMMHMPH!" Natsu frowned at the two.
"OH HELL NO!" Ditto sat up, striking an arm out.
"Are you freaking serious… What the hell does that have anything to do with that? What are, some kind of demon?!" Gajeel barked as he leaned back cautiously.
"I wonder how they can understand him." Lucy wondered.
"Like I said, probably something stupid." Happy replied as he floated next to her, nibbling on a piece of bread.
As the conversations between the Hall take place, Erza looks around with a smile. Making note that despite the huge civil battle between themselves, the members of the guild were still getting along with each other.
Then suddenly, from the entrance way… A figured appeared, making everyone mutter and jibber jabber. It was none other than…Laxus, albeit covered in bandages like Natsu and Gajeel.
"Laxus!" Macao stepped up.
"What do you want now?" Wakaba added.
Laxus sighed a little as he walked up. "Where's the old man at?"
"You really think we'll tell you, after everything you've done?!" Jet shouted as he blocked his way. Several other people circled him, shouting in agreement.
"Hey…guys, come on…" Levy uttered as she tried to calm them down.
Ditto blinked as he rolled along, sighing as he tapped the Omnitrix dial. Replacing himself with Humungousaur, he let out a loud roar, making everyone shut up. Erza then smiled, before returning to her neutral look.
"Everyone, silence!" She yelled out.
"Ben, Erza…" Levy turned around.
"The Master is the infirmary." The redhead answered Laxus. Walking forward, the people stared at him with questionable looks as an awkward silence ruled about.
"MYMHMHHMHMGMSGSGSGSGGGMGMGMGGHFMGHGMGHGMGMGHGMGHGJGM!" Natsu suddenly yelled out, surprising everyone as the Vaxasaurian reverted back to Ben.
"Say whaaaa…?" Ben blinked as he leaped in front of Laxus.
"Natsu." Laxus blinked as well.
Shaking for a bit, he lifts his left arm, since his right arm was injured. Pointing his finger at him, he gives him a look of comedic rage.
"MMMHPH MHMMHMHHMHMPGPHPPH MHMGPGMH MHMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMPHG!" He shouted out, making everyone deadpan from their lack of translation.
"What did he say?" Mira asked. Gajeel walked up with a crutch next to Lucy as Natsu continued to mutter talk.
"Can you translate?" Lucy glanced at him once Natsu stopped. Ben rolled over with a lazy expression again, joining the gang.
"He said that this time it was two against one." Gajeel started.
"And since it was like that, it wasn't a fair win. The next time we fight, it'll be me versus you only, and I won't lose." Ben finished.
"Or something along those lines." The two then shrugged.
"But didn't he just win at first?" Lucy blinked as she remembered the recent events.
"No. I'd say it was more like a draw." Gajeel answered back as he narrowed his eyes.
"Look at what he did to those two Lucy." Ben stated. "If Laxus was here during the war between Phantom and Fairy Tail, I think Gajeel would be in the dirt." He finished. Gajeel grunted, admitting his agreement.
As Laxus walked pass Natsu, the pink head spun around with stomping feet, muttering some more undecipherable crap in a comedic fashion.
"Really Natsu." Ben sweat dropped as he walked up to him.
As he continued to do so, Laxus regarded one rare sign of comradery. Raising the back of his hand in acknowledgement, both Ben and Natsu widen their eyes at the sight, first making a smile, and then grinning as Laxus entered the infirmary.
The rest of the guild noticed this, and all smiled in acknowledgement as well. Erza then turned to the crowd.
"Alright everyone, show's over! Let's get the preparations for the Fantasia Parade started!" She ordered, making everyone 'Aye!'…
…
Inside the infirmary, Makarov laid in the bed next to a window as he and Laxus heard the cheering of the guild members. The wind blew with a gentle breeze, making the moment all the more tense.
"Rowdy bunch of rascals aren't they." Laxus stated.
Makarov closed his eyes for a second, before sitting up and facing the blonde man.
"I don't think you understand the seriousness of what you've done Laxus." Makarov started. Laxus didn't give any excuse this time, only averting his gaze from his grandfather's.
"…Look at me in the eyes young man." He ordered. He did so, gesturing him to continue.
"…Fairy Tail, is a place where friends can gather, where wizards can find work for themselves, and is a place for children that have no kin of their own, to able to find themselves to be part of a family." He began his speech.
"It's not a thing that can be 'owned'… Each member doesn't have to be loyal, but they also must be trustworthy as well, otherwise bonds will remained unformed, and the guild will become a fallen place, instead of a unified order…"
Laxus' eyes start to dilate at his explanation as they dropped down slightly, taking the wisdom of his grandfather.
"The actions you displayed proved that you lack those qualities. And not only that, but you also threatened the lives of the comrades around you, that in particular is unforgivable."
Laxus then brought his gaze up, looking at Makarov.
"Yeah, I know… I'm sorry about that in particular." He stated as he clenched his fist. "But… I just wanted to make the guild a stronger place. I never honestly wanted to hurt the guild." He admitted as he walked forward.
Makarov hums for a bit, before getting off his bed and walking a bit.
"Come now boy, you're all awkward. Try relaxing a little, and don't be high strung like I am." He muttered as he walked up to Laxus.
"If you do that, perhaps you'll see things that you aren't able to do so right now. You'd hear words that you'd never heard now. Life's a bunch of fun you allow it to be so ya know?" He then looked up at his grandson.
"…Over my years, I have watched you grow into the man that you are today, the same one that stands in front of me right now. Raising you was a pleasure, a new staple in my life." He started once more.
"You don't have to be smart, nor do you have to have power. What lesson did you not learn…? All you ever had to do was be healthy and happy, that's all I ever wanted…"
"But the past is just that…the past. But now, I have no choice…but to make one final decision now." He then announced. Laxus' body started to tense up as he looked at him.
"Laxus…" He mumbled, raising his arm up. He then swung it to his side, giving out his last order to him.
"You…are hereby expelled from Fairy Tail." He sent out the final note.
Laxus' eyes contracted, but he stayed silent, knowing full well that the action that his grandfather ordered was a perfectly okay one. It just pained him to hear the words that he never ever wanted to hear in his life once again.
Closing his eyes, he looks at Makarov one more time. "…I understand. Thanks for everything…" The both of them turned around, with Laxus beginning to walk away as Makarov folded his arms.
Unbeknown to Makarov, Laxus gave him one last smile. "Gramps…"
Makarov tried to hold in his tears as he gritted his teeth. "Take care of yourself now, okay old man?" He asked one more time.
Finally giving out, a few tears streamed down the old man's face as he started to sniffle a little.
"Ah get out already!" He yelled with emotion fully inside that sentence as Laxus started to exit the building…
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Sunset. The preparations for the Fantasia Parade were beginning to roll in smoothly. The members of the guild were building grandiose floats for specific members to be on. A lot of manpower, and alien power, went into the crafting of these constructs as time went by. Once again, the Ditto army helped with the lifting and tinkering.
"Over here, bring that screw over here?!" Macao yelled at one of the Dittos.
"Gotcha boss man!" He jumped up and grabbed a container full of parts. Bringing it to, he thanks the Splixson as he grabbed his needed part, hammering it in into a part of his float.
"Can we get a bucket of water over here?!" Gray yelled. Another Ditto nodded as Gray threw a bucket at him. Catching it, the Ditto tapped his Omnitrix dial and morphed into Water Hazard, quickly filling up the bucket with a dose of water.
"Thanks!" He yelled back. Water Hazard reverted back to Ditto, looking around for anyone else in need of help.
"Ben!" Levy called him out.
"Yeah, what's up!" He ran towards her.
"We need help with these costumes!" She answered him as she showed him the work she and some of the others started off with.
"Gotcha boss girl!" He snapped his fingers as he tapped the dial again. Blinding the girl for a moment, Brainstorm took the place of him as he went forward.
"If you would so mind telling me the exact size and proportions needed for your performing outfit?" He asked nonchalantly.
"Urhm…okay here…" She stuttered a little as she handed him a list of the measurements of the guild girls she was partnered with.
"Hmm…going to need a bit of filling for that, some exact proportions for her…I think we have all the necessary materials needed for this. Can you excuse me for a moment?" He then concluded as he turned to another Ditto who just finished helping another person.
"You there my fine companion!" He raised a pincer at him. The Ditto ran over, standing next to him.
"Whatcha need boss crab?" He asked. Brainstorm handed him a piece of paper listing his needed materials.
"May I request your assistance in compiling these necessitated materials?" He asked politely. Scanning the memo, he salutes to him. "Gotcha boss Cerebrocrustacean!"
Running off for a bit, he quickly returns with said materials, handing them to him. "I'll be on my way now boss man!"
Brainstorm turns around to face Levy once more. "Now then, can I be presented with the work that you were previously working on?"
Nodding, she shows him the in-work dress. Brainstorm looks at the design on his sheet, and then nods. "Shall do. Please give me a moment."
Taking out some colored frills, Brainstorm starts to work on completing the design of the dress, and when I mean by that, sewing the parts on like a speeding going faster than the blue thing that rolls faster than speed of sound, going places to go.
After a few, heck not even 2 minutes, the Cerebrocrustacean had finished completing practically all the outfits meant for everyone in the parade, which included both male and female clothing.
"There, good as done my dear Levy." He smiled with his non moving mouth.
Levy blinks, wondering what the heck just happened in front of her. Taking a look at the newly made dresses, she blinks as she looks at the dazzling parts.
"Whoa, even Mira can't do something as precise as this!" She 'oohed' the dress, taking a look at some of the harder parts that it would've taken dedicated attention to sew together.
"When it comes to precision work, Brainstorm is the individual that is most strongly recommended to—" The crab alien tried to say, before his Omnitrix dial flashed red, reverting him back to Ditto.
"Wha—oh, well, guess my time's up for now I guess." He said as he looked at his hands.
From the corners of the area, other streets, constant beepings of red light drew the attention of the working guild members as they looked up, only to see Dittos flying in from left and right towards the one in front of Levy. They squirmed and wiggled in the air as they grumbled/howled in surprise.
"Aaaaaaaaleeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!" They screamed comically as they merged back into the original Ditto. Ditto 1 sighed as for a bit as he waited for the crowd to join back into him.
After a minute or so, all of the Splixson copies merged back into the original, making him sigh again as the annoying beeping of the Omnitrix stopped. A red flash then blinded Levy and a few others as he was replaced with Ben.
"Well, I'm done for now. Gotta wait a bit for the Omnitrix to recharge." He shrugged.
"Well, at least you got a lot of work done right? How about a short break?" She suggested with a raised finger. "I think we can handle the rest for a bit."
Ben looks around. She was right, a lot of the tasks that needed a lot of heavy or a lot of manpower were pretty much finished. Confirming that he could take a break, he turned back to Levy and decided to go off.
"Alright then, keep up the good work!" He waved at the blue haired girl. Levy waved back as he went off into the distance…
…
Walking along into one of Magnolia's many parks, the rays of sunset light glared upon Ben's eyes as he walked a casual stroll, taking in the scenery as he watched people walk around. Stands for the festival were still present, and there were people from other towns still touring around.
Smiling at the sight, Ben walked along until he spotted the sight of a large tree, in which the massive trunk stared up into the skies. Comparing the size of it to that of Gravattack or Way Big, Ben's eyes perked down to a group of four who were next to the shadow of the tree.
"Oya?" He muttered, walking closer to the group.
Walking closer, it was revealed to be Laxus and the Thunder God Tribe. Laxus had prepared a sleeping bag as well as other essentials. His eyes widened at the potential ending.
"So Gramps expelled him from the guild… But he looks as though he's seen the mistakes of his ways." He smiled warmly at the crowd as he listened to their conversation, leaning against the corner of the tree.
"Whaaaaa! You're joking right? Why is he only kicking you out and not the rest of us?" Evergreen complained as she stuck her face in front of Laxus.
"Yeah! I mean we were pretty much guilty as you were too weren't we?" Bickslow added with his arms gesturing. His 'babies' echoed his words as he said them.
"I guess the old man doesn't see it like that." Laxus replied to them, looking up towards the sky.
"Well if you're leaving the guild then so am I!" Evergreen then protested.
"Why should we be stickin' around here if you're not gonna be here with us?" Bickslow tried to add in.
"Heeeh… What a pain you three are." Laxus sighed while folding his arms. "Come on. Can't you all just wish me a farewell and just say goodbye?"
"I don't understand though. Why are you taking all the responsibility on yourself? We're at fault too." Freed questioned his leader.
"You have all wrong my friends, that's not the case. Unlike myself, you three probably have deeper attachments to the guild than I could ever have." Laxus answered.
"Well if we talk to the Master maybe we can change his mind!" Evergreen tried to convince him yet again.
"Yeah! If we ask Gray or Natsu I'm sure it'll work out! They're probably going to be against your expulsion. The master favors those guys so I'm sure he'll listen to them!" Bickslow added again.
Laxus smiles at them, before closing his eyes. Freed and the others take this as the final decision. Ben peeks his eyes over as he listens with a neutral expression.
"…Are you really leaving? Laxus…" Freed muttered.
Picking up his bag, Laxus turns around and gives them a raised hand. Bickslow and Evergreen clench their fists in frustration as they watch him leave.
"Take care of yourselves." He muttered as he began walking with the grin on his face.
"Laxus wait!" Evergreen yelled.
"What the hell man?! What's gonna happen with the Thunder God Tribe?!" Bickslow shouted.
The two grit their teeth as Laxus walks onward. Tears start to fall from the Fairy mage's face as she takes off her glasses. Bickslow curses himself as he looks down.
Freed looks down for a bit, and then looks forward at the back of his friend. A small smile creeps up his face in acknowledgement of his friend's actions.
"Heh…" He hummed. 'I'm sure we'll meet again Laxus. Take care.' Ben in turn smirks. "Guess you aren't so bad after all big guy." He stated.
Walking around and avoiding the Tribe, he takes the same device he used on Mystogan and shoots a round at Laxus. Landing on the sleeve of his coat, he puts it back in his pocket.
As Laxus walked away from their sight, Ben looks down at the Omnitrix. Its green glow had returned, meaning it was back in Active Mode. Looking up into the air, the wind blew against him, raveling his hair as he begins to walk off with his hands in his pockets…
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A day had passed by. It was nearing the end of sunset, bringing in the color of night, dark blue. At the Guild, Ben and the others were preparing to bring out the floats, directing them to the main street in which they would be displayed for the massive crowd.
"Is my float ready?!" Gray called out.
"We have yours as well as two others! Whose costume is this?" Erza called out. Another member ran out and grab the costume, thanking her as they ran off to put it on.
"Heh heh…once again, another Fantasia Parade rolls in through the year." Makarov muttered. Dressed in his costume, which consisted of a purple and white striped jumpsuit, an orange shirt, green pants, a large red bowtie was placed on the front, along which he carried a hat that had cat ears, he chuckled at the sight.
"Is it really like this every year? If parades were as extravagant like this, I'm pretty sure it would be a bigger hit in my world." Ben admitted as he folded his arms behind his back.
He then cracked his neck as he patted himself down. "Still, do I have to wear this? You guys know I'm going to be using my alien forms right?" He dead panned at the old man.
Ben's outfit consisted of a dark green blazer that had folded sleeves, alongside with a white undershirt. A bright green tie was tucked in underneath. Wearing black gloves, he also wore black shorts with green accents on the ends, as well as black dress shoes and knee length socks.
"Ho ho ho." Makarov stroked his mustache. "People are craving for those designs, especially the younger girls! I think it'll attract a whole bunch of candidates for you Ben!" He then snickered.
"I-I'm not looking for a girlfriend just yet! (Though I have a girl that I'm…possibly interested in.)" He stuttered. His mind raveled in the thought of a certain girl in the end archives.
Shaking his head, he and Makarov looked as the floats started to get directed out from the guild. Already he could see the light-show from beyond the distance. Bright lacrimas lit the place in a brilliant show of lights and attracts as they dazzled and reflected in the night light.
Turning to Ben, he nudges him. "Ready?" He asked, eyeing Ben's float.
"Yeah… But I still wonder why people would think of this as a display suited for me though…" He chuckled as he looked upon his own float, which actually was meant for him, and him alone. Meaning that he had to do a solo act.
"Hopefully I don't screw this up." He sighed as he sweat dropped a little. Makarov patted his back, telling him he'll do just fine and that the whole point is to celebrate and have fun.
A few minutes later, the floats started to show up. Ben ran to join up at his float, which was the last one ironically. He twitched an eye as he face palmed, sighing.
"Ugh…well, might as well get ready…" He muttered, jumping onto his float.
As they started to roll out, fireworks of various colors exploded into the sky, brightening up the scene as the first floats rolled over to the street. Already there were cheers and screams of adoration for specific members of the guild, as well as popular cheering in general.
A few extravagant floats first arrived. With one resembling a pink fist, a large construct of Happy sat on the top, munching on a red eyed squid as his Aera wings were present. A few members danced inside the mouth of the float, wearing costumes of various sea life.
The next one that rolled in was that of two rabbits, colored pink and blue. They had flickering yellow eyes as they stood on top of a duckling like float. On each head there was a lead dancer wearing a bunny girl costume, with a couple more dancers following their movements as they rolled on.
On the next, an extravagant looking float resembling a truck appeared. Colored red and light blue, two rod like poles extended from each end, being colored pink and black, and having a large purple gem on the top. Large angelic wings were present on the front as a rainbow display showered attention. On the float were Cana, Macao and Wakaba.
Wearing an orange dress, she spun a few cards around. They displayed colorful pink hearts as they continued to spin for a bit as Wakaba and Macao prepared a Purple Flare and a Smoke Magic spell in advance. Launching and mixing their spells together, they twirled around in the air, creating a ring of dark blue and white pink until Cana shot her cards in, transforming the circle into a large heart outline. The heart then multiplied, spreading itself around the entire area, filling the skies with popping of pinks.
In the back of the crowd, Laxus smirks at the displays as they went on.
On the next float, which was a grassy tree like display, Alzack, Jet, Droy, and Max performed their acts for the crowd. They were each in their own costumes as they acted out for their element of the float. Dazzles of light continued to shine as the next major float came into play.
Now this was a read crowd pleaser. Resembling an idol's stage, a bright display consisting of wings and a light scale lit the stage as three girls danced with costumes made by Brainstorm. Lucy, Bisca, and Levy danced while holding flags, garnering the attention of probably many male, possibly female watchers. The dresses consisted a pink top that had a pink bowtie, white gloves with red and pink accents on the end, and a white skirt with the same color scheme as the gloves.
As the girls ended their dance, they posed with winking eyes. A loud cheer was heard as they continued to stay still, relishing the attention as the next display came into play. All the while, faces familiar to the Fairy Tail cast appeared for the parade, cheering with positive energy as they continued to watch.
Onto the next one, it resembled that of 'The Beauty and The Beast', with Elfman as the beast. Roaring in his Take-Over Beast Form, the nearby crowd oohed at the intense display as they eyed the top, which was a pink rose that lit up, revealing Mira. Several Mira fanboys continued to cheer for her, until she did a Take-Over into a large pink lizard, making them do spit takes in response.
Over to the continuing one, Gray and Juvia stood on the edge of a platform that looked like it was meant for a castle. Wearing prince/princess outfits, Gray swung an arm up, using the circle behind them to generate a castle made of ice. He then nodded at the Water mage, making her raise an arm as she smiled. Water flickered around the castle, and then on top of it, a ring of water spun, allowing Gray to freeze the words 'FAIRY TAIL' onto them, pleasing the spectators immensely.
As a few more continued to come forth, the crowd awaited the float containing Erza, who was wearing a modified version of her Heavens Wheel Armor, which was golden yellow, red, and white compared to her silver and dark blue version. Equipped with matching swords, she spun the metal circle while engaging in her own dance. After a bit, she requiped into a more revealing version of it, resembling a dancer's outfit as she continued to please the crowd.
Back with Ben, his heart thumped a little as he watched the other floats go by. Taking deep breathes, he took a look into the night sky as he closed his eyes. Listening to the continuing display of floats, he smiles as he regains his composure.
Now this display, rather than a float, it was a…display of fire. Fire erupted from fire lacrimas that were pulled by strange bluish green creatures with four stubby legs. Happy rode one of them as Natsu walked on, still bandaged but now with his mouth exposed. As they continued to wave at the crowd, Natsu stops to spit some fire into the air, coughing a little at the end while the flames changed into the word 'Fairy Tail' as well.
With Makarov, the old man waited for his turn as he looked into the sky. Approaching him from behind was Gajeel, who was still bandaged up as well.
"Master." He called out. Makarov turned around. "Hmm? Gajeel, you're not going to join in the parade?"
"Nah, I don't like sticking out, ain't my style." He replied.
"Oh come on, where's all that singing talent 'Mr. Shooby doo Bop'?" He chuckled, making Gajeel fluster in embarrassment for a moment, until he coughed his composure together, walking up to the old man.
"Here Master, I've finally done it." He then said, handing him a slip of paper. Makarov hummed as he turned around, taking the piece.
"Oho, good work my boy." Makarov nodded at him. "I'm sorry for sending you on such a dangerous mission."
"Nah, no biggie. It was actually kind of funny, tracking down your son while being a double agent." Gajeel grinned. "The guy has no idea."
"Hmph. But at least now we'll make sure nothing goes his way." Makarov then folded his arms. A member then called him out for his turn, turning his serious face into a 180 version of goofiness.
"Whelp time's a wasting, and the public's gonna be looking for this little frolly ho ho!" He chuckled with his goofy grin.
As Laxus continued to walk through the crowd, the overwhelming spectators cheered loudly as Makarov came into play. Commentating on his goofy appearance and maneuvers. Smirking, memories of his own childhood resurfaced once more to that of an earlier Fantasia Parade…
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"Hey, why aren't you gonna be in the Fantasia Parade this year Gramps?" A young Laxus asked his grandfather.
"Ho ho. This is your big moment my boy. I'll be watching from the sidelines though." He answered with a humming expression on his face.
"But how will I find you in the crowd then?" He then asked. "Ah forget about me, the spotlight's going to be all on you!"
"If you say so…" The young boy mumbled. Thinking for a bit, he pumps his palm, thinking of a great idea. "Oh I know!"
"Hmm? What's up?"
"When you're looking into the crowd, I'll do…this!" He then grinned.
Extending his right arm into the air, he makes a reverse L, with his palm facing his direction, and his index finger and thumb pointing out.
"You'll be able to see this won't you? Heh heh!" The young man then smiled with a warm expression…
...
Laxus smiles as he reforms his hand sign. Looking back at the crowd, he continues to watch as the final float comes into play. Recognizing the design of it, he smirks in response.
"Hah, finally your turn, huh Tennyson?" He muttered with a grin.
The lights unravel around Ben's float, revealing it to be a large display. Angelic neon green wings hovered in the back, with a platform resembling the prototype Omnitrix displaying on the middle. The Fairy Tail emblem displayed itself as a hovering image between the wings as Ben bows.
"Here goes something…" He mumbled.
Fumbling in his pockets, he takes out the Blue Waves and equips them onto his wrists, clambering them onto his arms as they transformed themselves from their cylinder like forms.
Aiming his arms into the air and slamming his wrists together, he gives off a wide grin as he blasts a level 9 blast into the air. Climbing up into the sky for a bit, it exploded into a dazzle of green light, making everyone cheer. Younger fans wearing Ben Ten fan gear cheered for him as Ben spun, shaking a finger at the crowd.
"Let's bring it on with the main show!" He then yelled, taking off the Blue Waves. Putting them away, he rolled his left sleeve up, revealing the Omnitrix as he extending his arm into the air.
Activating it, he spun the dial, slamming the core down with a smile as he eyed Echo Echo's profile. Flashing with the brilliant green light that everyone knew and loved, Echo Echo revealed himself as he split into six copies.
Each Echo then turned their dials, tapping them and morphing into different aliens. In their places stood Big Chill, Heatblast, Chromastone, Gravattack, Diamondhead, and a new alien.
Replacing Echo 6 was a creature that was actually shaped like a fairy, pleasing the crowd to new levels as its appearance was shown. Having a small body, he had light blue skin, and purple fairy-like wings that glowed a light green color. Having dark bluish green hair that stuck upwards, he wore a green dress like outfit with black zigzags and grey accents. Wearing a black jumpsuit underneath that reached from his elbows down to his knees, his face was revealed to have large green eyes with feminine like eyelashes. Pinkish markings were on his cheeks and chin, and he wore white gloves. The Omnitrix dial was worn on his chest, with the Fairy Tail emblem on his left shoulder, shown as a powdery green.
"*Purrs* Let's get with the show shall we?!" The new form yelled out while flying. Pointing his finger out to the crowd with a hand on his hip, the other aliens started getting into place.
"I'm your host Pesky Dust! Now let's give a round for the Extraterrestrial Performance!" He then clapped, signaling Heatblast and Big Chill to come up to the front.
Flying to the center, the rest of the aliens minus Heatblast skid back as Big Chill landed. Opening his wings and revealing his full appearance, he crouches and lands a palm on the ground, generating pillars of ice that first trailed from his hand, going around in a circumference. The Pyronite then propelled himself into the air with a fire jet as the ice started to form a hollow ice sphere, making it shine as Heatblast's flames reflected light.
Cracking his knuckles, the fire alien smirked as he rolled flames around himself, using the motion to start rolling around like a ball inside the ice dome, making it shine even more. After a couple more seconds, the ice started to melt, forming water vapor as Heatblast and Big Chill landed, bowing as they flashed away.
"Here comes the next part!" Pesky dust then rolled his tongue again, making some of the crowd squeal in joy to the cute form.
Using his gravity powers to float up to the front, Gravattack lands. Curling his limbs up, some of the crowd started to whistle as he took on the form of well, a planet. The vapor started to circle around him as he placed them in an orbital track, spinning as Diamondhead walked up to the front. Slamming his arms down, a large pile of crystal emerged from the ground, creating a dazzling display of green crystals as the Galilean pushed the vapor onto the pile.
Furthermore, after the crystal pile was doused with water vapor, Chromastone walked behind it, assembling his own ultraviolet ray into the mixture. As it collided into the crystal pile, it shot up into the air, creating a rainbow coat over the night sky.
After the display held up for a bit longer, the aliens closed up their displays and morphed back to their Echo forms. Merging back to Echo 1, the lone Sonorosian tapped the dial once more, bringing out Ditto. Only this time though, he wore a tuxedo meant for a Splixson.
"Quite the fancy stuff!" One in the crowd whistled.
"HE'S SO CUTE!" A fangirl yelped.
Ditto walked forward and bowed, waving a bit before splitting into three. Performing a dance for around half a minute, the trio then stopped, taking a stance while looking out to the other floats.
"Now then!" Ditto 1 started.
"We have a special event for a particular person!" Ditto 2 joined up.
"Everyone, see up to the starry stars!" Ditto 3 then yelled.
Each of them then raised their arms up in the reverse L fashion, signaling the others to do so as the crowd started to cheer immensely. As Laxus started to walk away, he stopped, turning around to see his signature hand gesture done by every member in Fairy Tail. Taking a moment to view the sight with an agape mouth, tears started to flow down his cheeks as he continues to watch.
"Grandpa…" He sniffled.
'…Even if I cannot see you, even if we are hundreds of miles apart from one another, know that I will always be watching you. I'll watch you forever my grandson…' Makarov announced.
As if he heard his words, Laxus begins to walk away, continuing to weep a stream of tears. 'Yeah, I know Grandpa… Thank you.'
Natsu then blew more fire into the air, encouraging the crowd to continue in the parade with even more vigorous celebrating as the floats continued to display their sights to the crowd.
"LET'S KEEP THIS PARTY GOING! I'M ALL FIRE UP NOW, SO COME ON PEOPLE!" Natsu then cheered as he caused the crowd to yell in unison…
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A few hours after the parade ended, the festival energy still busted throughout town as the celebrating continued late into night. Landing on the rooftop of the guild building near the large bell, Jetray reverted back into Ben, who was still wearing his Fantasia outfit.
Sitting on the edge, the wind blew with a gentle breeze as he watched the ever so continuing lights shine through the town. A moment passed, and a figure appeared behind him.
"You wanted to see me?" Mystogan called out from behind.
Turning his head around, Ben smirked. "Oh, didn't think you would come at the exact timing." He chuckled.
"You wanted to speak with me?" The blue haired mage persisted. Ben nodded.
"Not much of a conversation, but just a confirmation really. I have a hunch that your answer is going to be important in the near future." He shrugged.
"And what is it that you wanted to ask?"
Raising a single finger, he smiled. "Just one thing. You're from an alternate dimension aren't you?"
Mystogan's eyes widened, but under his mask he smirked. "Yes. I wish that you keep the fact a secret though."
"Will do, I think we can trust each other as fellow world travelers." Ben smiled. "You aren't going to stay for the festival though?"
"No, I have business needed elsewhere." Mystogan turned around.
"Heh. Good luck then, wherever you go." Ben then raised a hand. Returning the gesture, Mystogan vanished once more, leaving the boy by himself.
Taking one last look at the light works, Ben stood up, readying the Omnitrix. Pushing the core and transforming into Big Chill, the Necrofriggian flew across the town, enjoying the scenery as the last moments of the annual Fantasia Festival came to a close…
And there we have it people, the conclusion to this amazing Arc. I had a lot of fun introducing a few more of the new alien forms, as well as some of some of the redesigns of the others. What do you guys think of this ending?
So, this is the last chapter for this Arc. This is the final moment for submitting your entry for the winner of the Miss Fairy Tail Contest. Leave a comment or review regarding your choice for the winner and the reason why!
We finally have 200 favorites and followers for this story. The first chapter has nearly 15,000 views on its own, so thanks so much for the views! I also have a Deviantart, so please check my profile for the link and check my crappy ass drawings!
Once again, if you like to review/comment, please, I encourage you to do so. I like the advice that you guys provide, it helps me to correct the mistakes that I might make, and it may give me ideas for future parts!
A few parts were inspired from other cartoons. The Big Chill and Heatblast thing was inspired by an episode from Pokemon, where those two pokemon (I can't remember for the life of me, did a combination with fire an ice). Some other references were made from a few games, so shoutouts to those great inspirational ideas.
Anyhow, that's all I wanted to say. So, without further ado, I'll see you guys all the in the next part of The Null Fairy! Shooby da doo and toodle a doo everyone~!
