Hiccup soon joined Astrid and Snotlout at the stands and immediately the two of them turn towards them.
"Is Ruby doing all right?" Astrid asked.
"As would be expected," Hiccup sighed. "She's at the moment in a nice hot shower trying to drown herself."
"That bad," Astrid sighed.
"We know it's not her fault and she knows it to in here," he said pointing to his head and then moved down to his heart. "But here she thinks otherwise."
"Well the second match is about to begin," said Astrid.
"And let's see what happens," said Hiccup as he stood next to her.
The next match was against Blue Pegasus and Valkyrie Sword and the competitors were already in the arena. For Blue Pegasus it was Feralan and he was facing against the lean elven girl from Valkyrie Sword.
"It's only day one of the Grand Magic Games and the second match in the battle round has the audience in the edge of their seats," said Agnar. "It's Blue Pegasus' Feralan Windrider versus Valkyrie Sword's Athessa Woodweb. Will the playboy get webbed up?"
"You're stronger than last year, but you're still not going to beat me," said Feralan with a smile on his face.
Athessa chuckled slightly. "I thought a Pegasus man would object to attacking a lady. I guess I was wrong."
"These two are tough," said Agnar. "Just look at that determination."
Johann nodded. "This should be a great match."
"Go, Feralan! Win this one for Blue Pegasus! Ashelin, is in the stands cheering for you!" Ase yelled.
Ashelin immediately blushed.
The crowd began muttering to themselves, some of the girls gave disappointed responses while the men appreciate the match up.
Feralan quickly turn towards them looking annoyed. "Hey!"
With his back turned Athessa made her move and fired webbing straight at him covering him in webbing. "You left yourself wide open," she said.
"You've got to pay attention, Feralan! Now go out there and kick her butt!" Athessa yelled.
Ursula immediately turned on her. "What do you think you're doing? The last thing we need is one of our own rooting for the enemy!"
"Geez, give the kid a break Old Hag," said one of Thor's Hammer's members. "They are engaged after all."
Ursula immediately turned on him. "Shut your trap. Want me to spin ya," she said spinning her finger around.
The poor guy was then suddenly spinning around like a top. "You already are!" he yelled dizzily.
Feralan managed to free himself from the webbing and then turned Thor Hammer's stands looking annoyed. "What are you talking about? We're not engaged! I just can't get rid of her, get it straight!"
"You're so mean!" Ashelin yelled.
Athessa then immediately took advantage of this distraction and fired more webbing straight at him. However, this time he was able to dodge the attack and began nimbly dodging each and every one of her attacks.
"You're always stuck to my side, it's annoying!" he said as he dodged the attacks. "That said, whenever you're not around I just don't feel like myself."
Ashelin blushed incredulously.
"Did I tell you they were an item," said the Thor's Hammer member as Ursula kept on spinning him around the top.
"That's so sweet of you," Ashelin beamed.
"Why do chicks always fall for the bad boy jerk types?" Veger sighed.
"I don't know," Torn shrugged.
"Oh, don't be jealous," said Shanyla.
"As long as she's watching I can't go making a fool of myself," said Feralan looking directly at Athessa. "I refuse!"
The two of them entered on fighting stances and began sizing each other up. Then Athessa made her move and a split second later Feralan made his.
"Aerial Phosa!" he yelled.
He then created a very powerful cyclone and set it straight towards Athessa. The cyclone managed to break through her web attack and stroke her with immense force. Once the spell was dispelled she fell to the ground unable to move.
Then they heard the sound of a horn indicating that Athessa had been annihilated an entire crowd cheered their heads off.
"Way to go baby!" Ashelin cried.
"And the winner is Feralan Windrider of Blue Pegasus!" Agnar announced. "Their Guild has scored an impressive 14 points on day one while Valkyrie Sword only had three points."
"I shouldn't have let my guard down," Athessa groaned as she picked herself up.
"Hey!" Ase cried. "I knew you could do it Feralan!"
"Whoa, his skills have improved immensely over the last seven years," Astrid noted.
"Make you wonder what the skill set for the others," said Hiccup.
Snotlout looked at them. "You don't think this guy is stronger than Olatrand do you?"
"Snotlout, don't be ridiculous," said Astrid looking at him. "Olatrand is an extraordinary man, he may be a little strange but here is without a doubt the most powerful Viking in Blue Pegasus."
"It is impressive for a dwarf," said Hiccup folding his arms. "Remember the old saying that big things come in small packages."
"I can't help but be suspicious of whoever is hiding in that rabbit suit," Astrid frowned.
"It is unusual?" Hiccup nodded. "Though I imagine we'll see later in the game."
So the next match was beginning and this time it was against Sabretooth and Blazing Fenris. For Sabretooth it was that barechested muscular human and Blazing Fenris it was the guy in the wolf pelt.
"It's time for the third match of day one," said Agnar. "Blazing Fenris' Warcry versus Sabretooth's Orga Gearstone!"
The moment that Orga entered the arena the entire crowd went mad with admiration.
"He's so awesome!"
"Slaughter him!"
"Just listen to that crowd, he's incredibly popular," said Agnar.
The other members of Blazing Fenris were looking down at Warcry.
"You're ready for this, I know you can do it Warcray!" Thuggory yelled. "Show this dude what it means to be one of the wild bunch!"
Warcry they roared into the air.
"Check it out it's Warcry," said Sting looking down into the arena while his other teammates just laid around. "This will be good. Have you seen his magic before, it's pretty entertaining."
"Yes, I find it fascinating" said Ilos. "In fact I've memorised it."
"I couldn't care less," said Rogue getting to his feet and then walked off.
Sting looked at Ilos and they shrugged at one another.
Rogue cared less about the other, the only person he was interested in seeing was Eret.
"I'm curious to see how Sabretooth does in a one-on-one battle," said Skullcrusher looking down into the arena.
"If that guy is a strong as he looks this right is gonna be over superquick," said Toothless.
"If Ilos was proof enough to indicate how strong Sabretooth is," said Cloudjumper. "These are permanent we cannot underestimate."
Skull looked at Hookfang. "So you do you think is going to win this match?"
Hookfang quickly turned on him. "I think we both know that Orga's got it in the bag."
"Really no questions asked," said Skull.
"Sting is the strongest Viking we've got, but all are members of really strong," said Hookfang.
"Just remember to keep an open mind," said Skull turned his attention onto the battlefield. "I have a feeling that this year's Games are going to have quite the U-turn."
"Actually begins! Now!" Agnar yelled and the horn blew.
Warcry began growling at Orga and then to Orga's utter surprise tears began trickling out of his eyes.
"There it goes, that's Warcry's signature Tear Magic," said Agnar.
"Can't say that I've ever heard of it, but the name show is fitting," said Johann.
"Didn't expect that," said Hiccup.
"Neither did I," said Astrid.
"That is such lame magic," said Snotlout in bewilderment.
Warcry kept on crying and tears kept on rushing out of his eyes. "With my magic the more tears I shed the stronger I become! Let's go!"
However before Warcry could use any offensive spells Orga extended his hand and fired black lightning straight at him. The poor guy didn't had a chance, because the lightning hit him with such force that it took him out almost instantly.
Both Hiccup and Thuggroy's teams just stared in bewilderment at the power and watched as Warcry fell to the ground and a split second smouldering.
The entire crowd went crazy after the quick match and Orga's strength.
"Lightning, huh," said Alvin looking intrigued.
Both Hookfang and Skull cheered with enthusiasm and touched paws together. Dragon Tail's Exceeds were completely stunned by the attack.
"He took him out in one shot," said Skullcrusher stared.
"Such power," Toothless stared openmouthed.
"Incredible," said Cloudjumper in bewilderment.
The horn blew signifying the end of the match.
"And the third match is over in a flash," said Agnar. "Orga's black lightning scorched Warcry's tears for the win."
The crowd were completely perplexed by his power.
"No way it's over?"
"Ogra beat him that quick?"
"Now that guy is a monster!"
"And with that one quick KO, the winner is Sabretooth's Orga Gearstone!" Agnar continued. "His team has dominated today's events they have scored a total of 20 points. Meanwhile Blazing Fenris only has 2 points what a crying shame."
Orga then started to make his way back to the stands without saying another word.
"You know you could have made it a little more entertaining, Orga," said Sting from the stands.
"I'd prefer to get things over and done with quickly," said Orga simply.
"That Sabretooth worries me," said Hiccup the First with concern. "I hate to say it, but I'm not sure we'd be able to beat them."
"Yeah, they're totally awesome," Gustav agreed.
"Day one's matches are about to come to a close, but we still have one more battle," said Agnar. "Dragon Tail B and Thor's Hammer must be competing since they're the only teams we haven't seen yet."
"These two guilds used to be equally skilled so this should be an interesting fight," said Ase looking quite intrigued. "I can't wait to see which team comes out on top."
"Okay folks are you ready?" said Agnar. "The final match of the first day is going to be Dragon Tail B's Mystogan versus Thor's Hammer's Jura Rockfist!"
The entire crowd went crazy when they heard Jura's name.
"I can't wait!"
"Go, Jura!"
"Hurry, he's the only reason I came to watch the games!"
"I never would have expected him to fight on the first day!"
Astrid was quite concerned by the matchups. Not only was Jellal taking part on the first day, but he was going to fight Jura of all people.
"Mystogan is such a mysterious Viking that only a select few in Dragon Tail have ever seen his face," said Agnar.
The crowd weren't completely impressed by Jellal unfortunately.
"You've got to be kidding me?"
"That's ridiculous!"
Soon Jura are merged into the arena and the rest of his team were encouraging him.
"Good luck out there, Jura!" Shanyla waved.
"This match is as good as ours," said Veger.
"It ain't even started yet, Veger!" Torn yelled.
"Show out, Torn," said Veger tiredly. "There's no need to be ticked off."
The moment the crowd saw Jura they began as if there was no tomorrow.
"Look it's Jura!"
"He's the coolest!"
"Oh, wow, it really him!"
"This is going to be great!"
The rest of Dragon Tail was slightly disconcerted by this enthusiasm from the crowd.
"Whoa, I had no idea that Jura was so popular," said Fishlegs.
"Yeah, of course years," said Helga. "I mean he is one of the Ten Viking Lords after all."
"It is basically as strong as Master Stoick," said Ingrid.
Jellal was making his way to the battlefield and saw the rest of his team were greeting him.
"Well, I guess located on your side today," said Alvin.
"Who would have thought you'd be forced to fight, Jura," said Valka.
"I certainly wouldn't want to be facing him," said Eret.
"Don't worry, you can count on me," said Jellal making sure that his disguise was firmly secure. The last thing he wanted was people discover his identity in the middle of the battle.
He then started to make his way into the arena fully aware that the other members of Dragon Tail that have taken part in a state of depression. The one thing they needed today was a victory and he was determined to give it to them.
He soon entered into the arena and started to make his way towards the centre where Jura was waiting.
"Personally I would love to see Dragon Tail do well in this competition, but am afraid the Old Hag would throw a fit if I would be allowed to let you win," said Jura.
The two of them then stood there looking at one another in silence.
"My sincere apologies, but I won't be holding back," Jura smiled.
"Nor will I," said Jellal.
He then grasped a firm hand on his stave. It was never his intent to actually to enter the arena as a competitor, but nothing made him happier for fighting his friends in Dragon Tail.
In the stands Hiccup the First looked deeply troubled and this did not go unnoticed by Stoick.
"There's no need to look so glum, First Master, he'll be just fine," he said politely. "You know he won't sell the very same title as Iron Rock Jura so I think it's fair to say that they evenly matched."
"I'm not concerned about the match per say," said Hiccup the First. "I am more concerned about your mention of Drago's power in the arena."
Stoick nodded in understanding. "I forgot that you fought him yourself 800 years ago."
"It was one of the toughest battle of my life and why did a victorious, I was not surely able to defeat him."
Stoick looked at him curiously. "I've been meaning to ask did Drago wound up on Cove Island?"
"I'm sorry, but I made a sworn oath never to mention that with the Chronicler," said Hiccup the First apologetically. "For now let us concentrate on the in front of us."
Ultear and Orara had retreated a safe distance away from the Coliseum and was sitting on one of a large Viking statue is around the capital. They were observing the game through Ultear's crystal ball and saw Jellal had entered the arena.
"What? Jellal is fighting on the next match?" Ultear stared.
Orara looked at her with a concerned look. "You think he'll be found out?"
Ultear shook her head. "No, he's too smart about that happen. That is unless his pride becomes too much then he could ruin everything."
In the arena, Jellal and Jura were about to start the battle.
"Dragon Tail's man of mystery going head-to-head with Thor's Hammer Iron Rock!" Agnar yelled. "So let's get this final match underway right now!"
The horn signalling the beginning of the match blew and Jellal began unbuckling the strap connecting to his other staves. The likelihood was that he would never get another chance to help Dragon Tail in the Games so he was going to make the most of it and defeat Jura.
He then began charging straight towards him with his staves floating next to him. Jura in waste any time and moved his arm causing pillars of rock to emerge from the ground, one of which struck Jellal knocking him upwards into the air.
"Whoa, that was awesome," said Snotlout.
Jura then fired more pillars from the ground and cut them to head straight towards Jellal, but he quickly recovered and avoided the first one. He then landed on one of the pillars to dodge another and then jumped again just as two pillars colliding with one another.
He then ran across one of the pillars dodging the other pillars as they try to hit him. Then he sent his staves and positions them around Jura just as he jumped to dodge an assortment of pillars. He then landed on one of the pillars as Jura looked around in confusion.
"Five Layer Magic Circle: Sacred Song!" he yelled.
A Magic Circle appeared in front of him and that followed with five more Magic Circles appeared right above Jura. Magic power ran through the staves and seconds later a massive beam of magic ran through each and every one of the Magic Circles and down on top of Jura.
"That's nuts," said Alvin. "I can't believe he's copying Mystogan's magic."
"Very impressive," said Valka.
"Oh no, Jura," said Shanyla with a concerned voice.
"Don't you worry about him," said Lyon confidently. "I don't mean to belittle Heather's team, but I happen to think that Jura is the greatest Viking in all of Septem."
Jellal's attacker created a multitude of dust that hide Jura from view. Then suddenly launching the dust was a fist made of stone.
"Three Layer Magic Circle: Mirror Water!" Jellal yelled.
Suddenly appearing in front of him were appearing Magic Circles. The stone fist stuck it and then reflected back towards Jura.
"He deflected it," said Hiccup.
"Awesome!" Snotlout cried.
However, Jura merely waved his hand created another Magic Circle. The moment the stone fist struck it the first was reflected back towards Jellal, much to his surprise.
"It headed back to him!" Hiccup yelled.
Jellal was unable to block it this time and it struck in with such force that he was sent flying across the arena. The crowd cheered with enthusiasm as they witnessed the flawless counter-attack.
"It's obvious why Jura is one of the Ten Viking Lords, because he rocks!" Agnar yelled enthusiastically.
"Yeah, that's the spirit Jura!" Ursula yelled as she spun one of her charges. "Now finish him off or else I'll spin you!"
"Hey, cut it out, Old Hag!" the spinning member yelled.
Ashelin merely laughed nervously.
Jellal picked himself up and it was becoming apparent that he would be able to beat Jura with someone else's magic.
"Meteor!" Jellal yelled as a golden Magic Circle appeared beneath him and he was surrounded by a golden aura.
He then took off like a rocket across the arena and Jura recognised the magic at once.
"But that's…" he stared.
Jellal began running across the side of the arena and immense speed much to the astonishment of everyone watching.
"No way," Helga stared.
Jellal then turned around and headed straight towards Jura.
"Iron Rock Wall!" Jura yelled creating a rock wall in front of him.
However, Jellal merely went around it and blindsided Jura. However, he quickly recovered and use the blocks from his wall and sent them straight towards Jellal. He began to zoom across the air as quickly as he could to avoid the blocks going as fast as he could.
"There you are!" Jura yelled pointing his fingers down.
Then one of the blocks sored overhead and struck Jellal stopping him right in his tracks. Jura smiled unaware of the smile that Jellal had under his mask.
"Perfect timing," he said.
Jura looked up and then saw seven golden Magic Circles above him in some sort of formation.
"There are magic circles in the sky," said Hiccup.
"How did they get their?" Snotlout asked.
"He must have drawn them while dodging Jura's attacks," Astrid theorised.
"May the Seven Stars bring judgement upon you," said Jellal looking at Jura. "Grand Chariot!"
Suddenly raining down from the Magic Circles above them with billions of bright lights heading straight down onto Jura. However, Jura was more than prepared for this attack and slammed his hands together with incredible force.
"Rock Mountain!" he roared.
Suddenly a large statue emerge from the ground, it was four times as big as Jura and looked as if it was wearing some kind of armour complete with an helmet and with stone protrusions jutting out, with a frowning look and bright lights visible in the holes acting as its eyes.
Jellal's attacks struck the statue and the entire arena disappeared a sea of dust. The impact was so powerful that it's a massive shock wave across the stands much to everyone's bewilderment. When the dust finally settled both Jura and Jellal were just standing there completely unharmed.
Jura smiled at Jellal, knowing who he was now. It would appear that his advice to Stoick fell on deaf ears. When they visited Dragon Tail and the arrival of the Cove Island Team, he did not only inform Stoick of the return of the Oración Seis and matters relating to Drago, but also Jellal's new Guild.
He had been wary of Jellal's new Guild, but he never suspected that he would impersonate a Dragon Tail Viking. Perhaps he should have acted on his intuition.
Jellal looked at Jura and could only comprehend the power he had. He had to win this for the Dragon Tail and so he took up a position. He hoped Ultear would forgive him, but he had to use it now. He started to bow and pointed his hands downwards, with all the fingers closed except the index and middle fingers.
Ultear and Orara watched as Jellal took up the stands and recognise in almost immediately. The two of them then started to panic, due to the fact unleashing an amount of power would blow his cover.
"Just what do you think you're doing Jellal?" Ultear yelled.
"This is bad," said Orara. "If he uses that spell he's going to blow his cover."
"True Heavenly Body Magic: Grand Judgement!" Jellal yelled as he pointed his right hand upwards.
Suddenly dark clouds began to circle around the entire arena forming a cyclone as the sky darkened. Everyone in the stands just stared upwards and completely terrified.
"What has he done?" Jura stared.
The darkened sky began to expand across the capital and it was quite clear from Ultear and Orara's position.
"How could he be so stupid?" Ultear roared in frustration. "That is the problem with men! They can't control their ridiculous egos!"
"What are we going to do now?" Orara asked.
Ultear then looked at her with a menacing smile that chilled Orara to the bone.
In the arena Jellal was about to unleash his magic power upon Jura, but then stopped. From the casual observer it looked as if Jellal was injured even though no one actually him.
Jellal there was a massive pain in the stomach as if someone had just punched in their which causes concentration to shatter and the spell dispelled. The truth of the matter was it was Orara's Sensory Link spell.
Poor Orara had used magic in order to link with Jellal to know what ever happened to her happened him. Just a moment ago Ultear had punched a hard in the stomach and now she was holding it wincing quite badly.
"Sorry, Orara, but this hurts me a lot more than it hurts you," said Ultear.
"I doubt that," Orara winced.
Ultear then punched in the stomach yet again.
In the arena, Jellal was now down on his knees clutching his stomach painfully.
"I don't know what happened ladies and gentlemen, but all of a sudden Mystogan is writhing in agony," said Agnar.
Ultear was now holding a bat over Orara's head.
"Do you really have to do this?" Orara asked nervously.
"I'm just making my mind to Jellal," he said and then slammed back right on top of the head.
In the arena, Jellal felt a massive pain on his head as if something hard struck it.
"It looks as if Mystogan is suffering from a major headache," Agnar frowned. "Could have Jura's previous attacks have injured him more than we realised."
Orara was clutching her head painfully, but Ultear wasn't quite done yet.
"Oh, it's not over yet," she said towering over Orara.
"I can't take it anymore!" Orara cried.
Jellal felt the same as it felt as if someone was beating him silly over and over again. Eventually he could not take any more collapsed much to everyone's bewilderment and Dragon Tail's dismay.
"And that's it folks," said Agnar as the horn blew signalling the end of the match. "I'm not quite sure, but Mystogan is out of commission."
Ultear had finally stopped beating for Orara and gave her an apologetic look.
"Sorry about that, but we couldn't afford to allow Jellal attract too much attention," she said.
Orara was unable to speak she winced over in pain.
"Jura Rockfist gets the win!" said Agnarr.
The crowd cheered, but Jura was still quite perplexed about what happened.
"Well that's a wrap for day one of the Grand Magic Games," said Agnar. "Let's see how the teams stack up on the scoreboard."
The scoreboard showed the emblems Guild names and points so far
1st Sabretooth: 20P
2nd Raven Tail: 18P
3rd Thor's Hammer: 16P
4th Blue Pegasus: 14P
5th Valkyrie Sword: 3P
6th Blazing Fenris: 2P
7th Dragon Tail B: 1P
8th Dragon Tail A: 0P
"What? Team A has zero points and team B only has one?" Helga stared.
"This is a disaster," said Fishlegs.
"Did I tell you guys that we never should have been here the first place?" Ingrid groaned.
"It's been exciting day hasn't it?" said Agnar looking at the other commentators. "The talent level this year is off the charts. As we expected the Sabretooth Guild is in first place while to Dragon Tail team are in dead last."
"Yes but remember it is only the first day," Johann reminded. "Here's hoping that we'll see some dramatic comebacks in the days ahead."
"Yeah, Blue Pegasus still has a chance to win, I can't wait to see what install for day two," said Ase.
"I'd like to thank you for joining me today Mr Johann and Miss Ase," said Agnar.
"It was my pleasure," said Johann.
"I had fun, see you tomorrow," Ase waved.
Jellal battered and bruised was making his way back to his team with a lot of laughs from the crowd in the stands.
"Good grief," Astrid sighed.
"So what exactly happened down there?" Hiccup asked.
"I assume that it was Orara doing," Astrid theorised.
Jellal's team weren't too pleased with the outcome of the match.
"Way to make our team look bad," Eret grunted.
"You try your best," said Valka positively.
"Man, you're pathetic," said Alvin.
"Sorry that I let you guys down," said Jellal apologetically.
Hiccup and the others were in the stands and saw that Ruby had re-joined them.
"Ah, hey, Ruby," said Hiccup.
"You feeling better?" Astrid asked.
Ruby nodded. "Much better thanks."
They all looked at the scoreboard and the all-new they have a lot of catching up to do they wanted to become number one in Septem.
"Our team is in last place," Ruby sighed.
'The first day of the Grand Magic Games was a disappointment. The Dragon Tail Guild couldn't have gotten off to a worse start. Little did we know that there was something terrible going on behind the scenes.'
Throk just stood there looking down into the arena. "It's finally bearing fruit."
In the medical wing Stormfly shot up right. She had just had a terrible nightmare, but it looks so real and it scared her to the bone.
'I am writing to you now that the Grand Magic Games are over they ended a few days ago. To my dear friend Ruby Heartfull, from Fishlegs Ingerman.'
Hiccup patted Ruby on the back. "There's nothing to worry about Ruby. We'll get back on top, if it's the last thing we'll do."