Hey everyone it's Natsu here.
So I feel like I've been lacking the updates on this story. This is my first and should be my only right now. So you'll be happy to know my other stories are being put on hiatus so that I can focus on this one. But that shouldn't stop you from checking them out. Destiny: The next legend and my SAO story The Silver Blade. Both of which I'm not feeling any vibes for at the moment but will get back to when I have ideas. So this has gone on for far too long. New chapter cookie for you guys. Enjoy.
Ch 28: Return to battle. Laxus versus Connor.
After their hectic time at the hotel and their day of relaxation the remaining dragon slayers had returned to the Domas Flau stadium. The dragon tournament was going to continue.
Connor sat in his seat shaking. He was scared to fight for once in his life. Laxus or Natsu were sure to beat him. Sting was his only chance.
Natsu on the other hand was eager for his fight. Three strong opponents awaited him two of them he had yet to defeat "Connor, Laxus, you two are going down" he said to himself.
"Welcome back everybody!" Lola shouted excitedly "It's great to see you all again! Today I'm joined by our very own king Toma Fiore!"
"I'm glad to be here with my citizens" Toma said calmly into the Mic "I'm sure there will be fantastic fights today"
"And of course my good friend Slendy!" Lola said
"Always excited Lola! I can't wait..." Slendy replied. The crowd cheered eager for the next brawl. Slendy smiled "I will now announce the next fight! Today's first semi final is between Connor Coccino and.." Natsu jumped up and down praying it was him. Connor meanwhile prayed for Sting's name to come after his. "...Laxus Dreyar!" Slendy finished happily.
Connor felt the blood leave his face as he lept into the arena. Laxus smirked and walked down into the arena. The crowd was roaring as the two slayers faced each other.
"So Connor this is it?" Laxus said.
"I suppose so Laxus" Connor replied reaching for his sword.
"That sword"
This made Connor pause "what about it?"
"That's the one you used to beat Erza isn't it?
"Yes it is"
"Well then let's see if it can take me down"
Connor drew his blade "I only have so much power in my sword. I can't afford to waste it" he thought to himself.
Laxus smirked. He was confident but also a little excited. Beating Erza was no small feat he knew that and this rookie had managed to do it. He was strong and he was ready to see what this kid was made out of. "Ready to go kid?!"
"Ready if you are Blondie!" Connor replied.
"Ready Begin!" Lola shouted as the match began.
In true dragon slayer fashion Connor was off his sword glinting in the sunlight. Laxus simply stood by waiting for Connor to rush him. As Connor approached Laxus struck down a bright bolt of lightning onto Connor's head.
Connor reacted quickly "crimson dragon booster!" He exploded crimson fire from his body and narrowly avoided the lightning bolt.
He landed on his hind and stared at the large crater before him. His breath quickened and he looked up at Laxus who still had yet to move. This man before him was close to attaining God like power. And he needed to defeat him.
Laxus looked at the boy below him "that was impressive kid. Not a lot of people survive my first hit let alone dodge it" He said honestly. This kid may have had more than he thought.
Connor took a tighter hold of his blade and stood back up. He charged again and released a little magic from his blade and dodged another lightning strike with the enhancement from his blade. He flipped over the lightning dragon slayer's head and made a slice at his back. Laxus simply performed lightning body and dodged the strike with ease. Connor was off again making more slices at the larger man. Laxus easily dodged every attack before backing up with his lightning body and sending another lightning bolt down upon Connor's head. Connor thought quickly and raised his sword to block the lightning bolt. He felt electricity surge through his body but managed to block most of its power. He stood panting already exhausted while Laxus still stood confidently.
"This isn't looking good" Lucy said "Connor is getting destroyed out there."
"He won't last very long out there. Not even Erza could beat Laxus" Gray added.
"Laxus is a very formidable opponent. It took all I had to hold my ground against him in the battle of Fairy Tail. And he's only gotten stronger since then" Erza said "but I believe Connor can defeat him. He has a fire I've only seen in one other person" she said as she looked at Natsu.
"Erza's right! No cousin of mine is going down so easily!" Natsu agreed.
Connor felt exhausted. Blocking a lightning bolt wasn't easy and he thanked his mother for his sword. He took a deep breath, smiled, and stood tall "is that all you have Laxus!? I'm not impressed!" He shouted pointing the tip of his blade in Laxus's direction.
Laxus smirked "okay then kid! I think it's time I go on the offensive!"
The blond dashed toward Connor with incredible speed. He made a strike directly toward Connor's chest. Connor sidestepped and sliced at Laxus's back, but Laxus merely turned into lightning and appeared behind Connor and struck at his back.
"Crimson dragon burst!" Connor shouted sending a large explosion from his body and sending Laxus flying a few feet away. Laxus was staggered and Connor went for a strike. He threw his blade into the air and ignited his fists "crimson dragon's blazing fist!" He struck Laxus's chest and then leaped back and caught his blade.
Laxus quickly recovered and rushed Connor. Connor blocked with his blade but Laxus went underneath and punched Connor in his stomach then uppercut him and sent him into the air. The lightning dragon slayer formed a ball of lightning around his fist and fired smaller balls of lightning and sent them flying at a midair Connor. Connor ignited his feet and rolled in the air to avoid the lightning bullets and then shot down to the ground his body covered in crimson fire and landed on his feet sending a large explosion across the arena. He grabbed at his stomach the impact of Laxus's punch had caught up to him. Laxus saw another opportunity and went for it striking Connor in the face and sending him to the floor.
"Ooh and it looks like Connor Coccino might be down for the count!" Lola commented.
"Get up Cus!" Natsu shouted to his fallen cousin.
Laxus looked at the young man who had yet to stand. He was a little disappointed he had gone down so quickly.
"Yes I think he's out folks! What a shame Connor Coccino who had proved victorious against the mighty Erza Scarlet has.." Lola began.
Suddenly Connor began to stand. He was shaking and bleeding from a cut on his mouth but he raised his blade and said through panting breaths "I'm sorry Laxus... but I can't let you win this.."
Laxus faced the young man and smiled "Fairy Tail has got one more protector now" he muttered to himself "alright then kid! Then come beat me!"
Connor readied his blade and gripped it tightly. He didn't have much left to fight with he needed to end this quickly. He refused to let any of his new family members face Alistair, that was his responsibility. He released the power in his blade draining all magic power stored within it. Laxus readied himself for whatever Connor had in store for him.
"This is the end of this match. One of them is going to end this" Mavis said quietly.
Connor's body erupted in powerful crimson fire and he attacked Laxus with incredible speed. Laxus reacted quickly and dodged out of the way then flew above the younger man and attempted to kick his head. Connor rolled out of the way of Laxus's kick and then charged. He landed a slice on Laxus and then another and another. Laxus got away although his shirt was now torn in many places.
He took a strong stance and a deep breath "lightning dragon's roar!" He shot a beam of powerful lightning from his gullet directly at Connor.
Connor rushed toward the lightning and leaped into the air with his booster then directly at Laxus from above. He swung his sword down on Laxus's head and staggered the man. Connor made another flurry of attacks from his sword. He needed to end this now with one last attack.
"Crimson dragon slayers secret art! The crimson knight!" He roared igniting his sword in his own crimson fire and slicing furiously with his sword.
Laxus felt every blow of the blade. There was an incredible force behind every strike and it hurt immensely. He was strangely reminded of his encounter with Natsu in the battle of Fairy Tail. Natsu's secret art had been the finishing blow and it seemed yet another secret art had defeated him.
Connor completed his furious attack with one last upward slice that sent Laxus into the air and crashing into the ground. Laxus now laid on the ground unconscious and Connor stood panting above him. He couldn't feel half of his body, he was exhausted and hurt everywhere on the half of his body he could still feel but he had won.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we have a Victor! Connor Coccino has defeated the mighty Laxus Dreyar!" Lola shouted excitedly.
"Oh that was fantastic!" Slendy shouted clapping his hands to his face "I've never seen such ferocity in a fight before!"
"They both did excellent Fairy Tail once again proves they have an enormous powerhouse of a guild. Kabo" King Fiore said calmly as he clapped his hands.
"I knew you could do it Cus!" Natsu shouted.
Connor collapsed onto his knees then onto the ground "I did it..." he whispered as he fell into unconsciousness. The two dragon slayers lay unconscious as the medical team brought them into the infirmary.
"This concludes the first semifinal everyone" Lola said "the next match between Sting Eucliffe and Natsu Dragneel will begin shortly."
The epic battle had ended with Connor's close victory. The first battle If the semifinal had ended dramatically. And the next was soon approaching.
Hey everyone it's Natsu here.
I'm so sorry I haven't updated in such a long time I had no clue what to do with this chapter I started it over so many times. Anyway please forgive me the next one will come sooner I promise especially with Christmas break on the way.
Until next time friends.
