Hello all of my great readers and welcome to another chapter of the Outcast and for those that have really gotten into this I thank you all.

Also while I'm at it this chapter will be more like a steady flow with a few more flashbacks of Edwards past when he used to have the name of Hermos witch is infact his real name.

But this will also show how he will take it personally and what his resolves will be as the remaining unmade chapters of this story continue on.

You see if there's one thing I found moat amusing is that this is was just meant to be a side project but instead it turned into something much more bigger and incredible.

So in other words talk about unexpected shit life can throw at you huh?

Also shout out for The Celesital Sky Dragon recently updated frequently the Hellfire Dragon slayer but over and all he's got some good stuff.

Along with Bloodydemon666 for Anarchy of Anime and The Insane Dominator for One's Road to Remberance.

Now without furthrer ado let the story continue on.

( I don't own the Fairy Tail anime nor manga I only just own all of the stuff that don't exsist but only here on fanfiction and references I borrow from stuff I grew up with )

Chapter 46

The Story of The Outcast part 2

Back at the fairy tail guild.

" Hey Marik? " Natsu asked getting his attention.

" Yes?. "

" Edwards real name is Hermos right? "

" It is. But he always told me that he wished for a better name. " After saying that everyone caught intrist such as Yoshi, Bowser, Lucy, Happy, Erza, Gray, Gajeel, Lily, and Carla especially for Wendy who asked marik a question.

" Marik? Is it true that what hogart said? He was under the care of your monastary? "

" Indeed. "

" Well, if it wouldn't hurt would you please tell us how you do know him? " " or at least met him " carla asked with yoshi adding into her question.

" Are you sure? " marik asked.

" It's alright marik, we'd really like to know more about edward " erza assured.

" I agree with erza, everyone in fairy tail has a story but it's not everyday you hear something like this " gray added while not wearing a shirt.

Marik gazed at everyone who wanted to hear more.

" Hmm. Very well. " marik replied as he started to tell another story.

" As I told you earlier my story began when I met Kolora The Leviathon Dragon at the age of 4. After training being under her care and teachings for at least eight years before disappearing. I had arrived later on at the monestary so I could further progress my magical abilities. Then it was around three more years later at the age of 15 when I first met him. "

Meanwhile at a sea cliff only a few miles away from both his and Wendy's home the young devil slayer was gazing at the ocean.

Ever since the other day when he found out the truth of himself from the demon lord Vladitor, the creation of Devil Slayer magic and the time of the dragons ruling over the earth he was there. Not only that but what struck out the most was him turning out to be a human rencarnation of a demon origanally called hermos which meant it was his real name.

He kept trying to process what it meant and was trying to figure out if it was simply meant or not meant to exist.

Just as he was doing so he recalled the one part where he was under the care at the north mountain monastery and as he was collecting his thoughts he remembered while coincidently marik began to tell his own story as Ed looked through his new found memories from years before he came to magnolia.


Time goes backwards three years ago.

The Northern mountain monastary.

This place was ancient and had a long history of powerful wizards but currently at this age these scared grounds indeed harbor a great secret.

At the time Marik was only 15. It was around the year he had became a full apprentice under Hogart and upon this day he would be entrusted with a great honor.

Currently at the stables marik had finished his chores and had decided to practice a bit of his magic by forming multiple bubbles into the air before making a swirling ball of water come fourth before dozens of water like whips shot out popping each one before it spilled onto marik annoying him greatly.

( Great. That was a disappointment. ) he thought to himself as he began to dry himself off.

" What should I do? I know how to use the move but there's still left over water so what could I be missing? Huh? " he then caught the sight of a few men on horseback.

Instantly he dashed over to the window to get a view but quickly dashed over the wall using water so he could get a better look at them.

The men that were on the horses were wizards that served under the kingdom of Fiore.

There he gazed at these wizards who were possibly more powerful then he was but that wasn't why. He wanted to go and find his own way to find Korora.

Then a wise voice spoke up getting his attention.

" Wishing to be one of them...won't get the stables cleaned any faster. " The old man appeared to be in his seventies wearing the traditional robe for the monastary.

He then gazed down at the wizards.

" Where do you think there headed all dressed up like that? " marik inquired.

" Most likely heading off to the castle in Crocus. Now it's best that you head back. "

" I've already finished Friar Franky. I'm on brake as we speak. "

" Tis that so? " marik nodded making him smile " well, would you care to lend a conversation with an old soul such as myself? "

(bowser) " then. "

They now make their way down a row of stairs with the many bells tolling away and choirs being heard.

" How are you liking your new master marik? " friar franky inquired.

" I like it. I'm honored to be under his teachings " marik replied answering truthfully.

" That's good. Not very many get chosen to be under his guidance. But I would also like to know how is your magic progressing? "

" Very good. Infact I have managed to shape water into more shapes from before. However I have trouble seeking a way to find what I can do with the left over water since I can't eat it. "

" You'll find it marik, I gurantee " friar franky said before they stopped and he noticed marik gazing at a looked gate for a very old dungeon.

" I'll tell you a secret about that dungeon: There is nothing down there that can help you find your dragon. " that brought his hopes down as Friar Franky continued.

" Your a good big at heart. If you work hard and practice humilty, you'll be a fine wizard someday and perhaps you will find your dragon. But since you are now entrusted with the monastery's most important secret I only wish to say that you will not be the same. "

Friar Franky then left marik baffled by what he said and very confused. Sure he was honored to look after their secret but since he was gonna find out tonight he might as well embrace it.

On that fateful night he was told to go into the old dungeon and bring a plate full of food. This greatly confused the young dragon slayer but he knew it had to be done so there wasn't really anything else to be done but just to simply do it.

After navigating his way through the old dungeon he came down an old stair case and was surprised to find multiple lacrima's lit around giving light to this old place.

He then noticed there was a desk with a feather and a cup full of ink with a cap ontop. The room was also filled with various books scattered all over.

It was then he eyes turned to a large chair hovering over a large lacrima with piles books on each side from right to left.

He then noticed another book was added to the right side with another book from the left coming off showing someone was reading.

" Hello? " " Yes? Who is it? Friar Franky? " a calm young voice asked marik as he spoke up.

" No, I'm Marik and I'm your uh..new care taker? "

" Ah. I see " the chair then spun around and reavealed a young child about the age of 11. He had short dark green hair with his bangs being bright red and had very unusual blue slitted eyes. But what helped make him stand out the most was his large left arm that appeared to be a claw made out of black metal that had various engravings covering it along with a blue pearl on top of the palm.

" I'm Hermos " the young boy said now identifying himself before marik gave him his tray of food.

" Here you are "

" Thank you " younger Edward said as he started to eat.

For marik he really was confused on why this child was hear to begin with but from what he was told this boy was the only remaining student of the last demon Critias The Volt Devil.

" How long have you been down hear? " marik inquired.

" I've lost count ever since Critias sent me away " ed answered.

" Well would you like to anything in specific? " " like what? " ed inquired.

" Maybe a game of cards or something? " he then looked to marik with a smile.

" I'd really like that. "

Now for over three long months the two of them bonded getting to know one another and playing various games with the young to be devil slayer giving marik a few ideas on how he could work more efficiently with his magic. But then one day the watchful nights closed in

Later that night hermos/young edward was doing a few sketches to pass his time along with working on his writing.

A knock was heard " come in " the young to be devil slayer said as the door opened.

Marik had now entered the room with a sad look.

" Hermos? " " yes? " " I have sad news " " marik? " he then turned around to face him.

" What? What is it? " he asked as marik spoke up.

" Friar Franky is gone. " " Oh, when will he return? "

" He went to heaven. Do you know what that means? "

Young ed tightly shut his eyes holding back his years. " Oh, yes. Did...did it hurt to die? "

" I don't think so. " marik answered and continued. " He seemed fine yesterday, but he was old. This morning he just didn't wake up. He was very fond of you know. "

A single tear escaped from Edward's right eye. " Look, I know I am not Friar Franky, but I will do my best to look after you. I promise " after that he left him alone.

" Thank you, marik " ed said very low like a whisper and then proceeded onto his bed so he could silently grieve over his lost of a good friend.

...

Right now Marik was at the high ledge watching the monks take away Friar Frankys lifeless body.

" I never got to say goodbye " a voice spoke up right next to him and it revealed to be none other then Edward.

" Hermos...you know your not supposed to be outside. "

" I don't really much care at this point. Friar Franky was the only one that knew about demons "

Marik placed a hand on the young boy's shoulder.

" Don't worry everything will be fine " the dragon slayer said trying to reassure him.

In the lower area's of the North mountain multiple figures wearing black hooded cloaks went up the mountain paths and what there objective is or was is unknown.

Pretty soon the gates to the monastery opened.

The monks all got their attention turned to the entrance with a few getting ready to fight incase this was an invasion.

Then both the headmaster along with Hogart and Marik exited out of the main building to confront the matter before them.

" Who are you? " the headmaster questioned as three of the cloaked figures proceeded forward.

They then removed their cloaks revealing their appearances.

The first one was obviously the one in charge. He seemed to be in his middle twenties. He had short black hair black tribal tattoos covering his face. His wardrobe consisted of light silver armor with red fabric being seen underneath.

The second individual had long white hair tied in a single thing pony tail and had red eyes with black dots and had four rings pierced in his left ear. His clothing consisted of a long silver robe with a black belt tied around the waist and wore wooden sandals.

For the third figure it resembled that of cell from dragon ball z only its skin was dark purple and still had the black spots with pink eyes that had reptilian like slits.

" Good evening. I am Ulfrick Nightborn " the one in armor spoke up first " I am Krakus " the mysterious purple creature said followed by the silver robbed man.

" And you may call me Ventus. "

" I'm afraid we have not much hospitality to offer. But why are you here? " the headmaster questioned again.

" Oh I'm afraid we don't seek hospitality. But now I must ask you kindly to hand over the monastery's secret. "

" The Northern Mountain Monastery holds no great secret that would lead to destruction. We only seek to improve our magic capabilities. However we will and shall defend our home is we must " hogart said clearly showing no sign intimidation.

" Now gentlemen..." ulfric began. " I'm a man of honor and I propose a battle. Who ever is victorius shall get the monastery's great secret "

" Very well, " the headmaster spoke. " If we succeed you will leave and you will not dare to attack the monastery? "

" I give you my word, as for who will be fighting I will come forward. Now choose your best warrior. "

" No need " marik spoke up stepping forward. " I am the one who is entrusted to guard the secret of our monastery and by my honor you shall fail. "

Line break.

Everyone now gets some distance and before the fight begins snow begins to fall with multiple large fires bringing out the light to the night.

" Shall we begin? " ulfric inquired

" Indeed " marik replied and got into a battle stance along with ulfric getting ready.

Quickly making the first move marik dashed forward with his left leg coated in water.

" Leviathon Dragon's Tail smash! " but before he could make contact uflric blocked the attack. But marik didn't let up he then began to kick away in the air with both of his legs coated in water making the mysterious wizard back up very slowly.

" Now, Leviathon Dragon's Surface Slicer! " marik then stomped his foot down on the ground making multiple waves of water shoot out with ulfric narrowly dodging the attack.

Ulfric chuckled. " Not bad, another dragon slayer, but not good enough. The armored wizard then dashed forward.

" Shadow God's... " he turned into a shadow before leaping out an delivered an uppercut to marik " ..Vanishing Fist! ".

Marik quickly regained his composure even though he was shocked by what he saw. ( This man...he's a God Slayer?! But more worse he can use his own shadow to his advantage I must be careful.

" Hehehe, my turn.. " ulfric now puts his hands together and as he was doing so shadows began to dance around his body before his eyes glowed bright red and made a dark purple magic seal come foruth.

" Shadow God's Deadly Inferno! " all of the sudden out of the seal came a powerful concentrated blast of shadows that headed right towards marik.

" Leviathon Dragons Solid Fist! " the young dragon slayer coated his fist in water and intercepted the attack but it proved to much for him but he managed to dodge it and looked back seeing it created a large hole in the wall of the monastery.

" Keep your eyes on the battle! Shadow God Bellow! " " Leviathion Dragon Roar! " Marik released a powerful stream of water from his mouth while ulfric fired his own breath attack composed of pitch black shadows. Upon impact they created a mid size explosion.

" Shadow God's: Darkness Twin Star! " all of the sudden two orbs appeared and began to hover around the god slayer before he pointed forward and they both bolted right towards marik.

" Leviathion Dragon Water Bullet! " Marik then fired three large orbs made out of water from his mouth that destroyed the two orbs with the third one heading straight towards the god slayer.

" Shadow God Spear! " ulfric extended his right hand outwards creating a long jagged arrow head shaped spear come fourth taking care of the remaining water bullet and nearly hit marik cause it only hit a large rock.

He then jumped into the air and created a black large orb " Shadow God's :Night Shade! " multiple streams of dark energy fired from the orb but marik quickly countered it " Leviathion Dragon's :Water Wall! ".

From his mouth marik spewed out gallons of water from his mouth that formed into a wall taking in the attack but just barely.

" Shadow God's: Black Serpent! " ulfric then created a large snake like enity out of the shadows that lunged right towards marik who had his hand extended out.

" Dewgong! " marik created his own serpent one made out of water that collided before marik casted another spell.

" Leviathion Dragon Aqua Jet! " marik bolted forward coating himself in water and headbutted ulfric making him crash into the nearest wall.

( His magic is incredible...if he holding back his true power? If so then that increase my chances of winning to be slim ) marik said to himself before ulfric laughed as he got up dusting himself off.

" That was a good hit, but I can hit worse " all of the sudden he disappeared.

( To can play at that game ) marik said to himself before camouflaging himself and made the god slayer confused making him come out.

" What? " before he could react he was hit in the gut by a solid fist before turning invisible again and jumped into the air with a swirling ball of water above him

" Leviathan Dragon's: Typhoon Water Whip! " All of the sudden from the ball of water hundreds of water strands shot forward

" Shadow God's Great Pandamomium! " Ulfric then created a small explosion of dark energy destroying the incoming attacks whiel marik used his camouflaging again.

" hmmm, it would appear that dragon slayer has an ability to camouflage to his surroundings " krackus noted

" Impressive, that's a tatic that's very rare to see or even use for that matter " ventus added and noticed the monks glaring at them showing they were ready to fight if need be.

" hehe, good. Now swallow! Shadow God Eater! " all of the sudden a large predatory head made out of shadows bursted out of the ground and lunged right towards marik who kept jumping side to side to avoid getting grabbed. He then jumped backwards.

" Leviathan Dragon's: Raging Whirlpool! " marik then created and torrent of water and launched it right towards the shadow like monster making it dissolve and ulfric chuckle.

" Your defiantly a great wielder of Dragon Slayer Magic but... " he suddenly dissolved.

" ...you couldn't handle the power of a god.. " ulfric whispered right behind marik before punching him in the spinal area with his right fist coated in shadows.

" Marik! " hogart called out not willing to watch his student die and prepared his magic while the monks got ready to fight along with the black cloaked figures.

" Stop! " a voice called out interrupting the fight and ulfric from delivering the finishing blow to marik and that voice turned out to be edward with his hands in the air.

" If you want me hear I am " Edward said now getting on his knees and seemingly amusing ulfric.

" Well, well.. " he began walking towards him while kicking marik to the side. " This makes it so much easier. "

" Hermos!? What are doing? " marik choked out trying to stand up but couldn't do to that hit he took from earlier.

" I refuse to let my friend die for my sake " ed replied and faced ulfric. " If I go with you quietly will you not harm anyone in this monastery? "

" But of course I'm a man of my word and I always keep my promises. Chain him " he said as multiple black cloaked figures approached young Edward amd chained him up.

" Why? Hermos? Why would you save me!? Your life is more valuable then is mine your ment to save this world from Destruction! So tell me why?! "

" Don't worry marik. This isn't goodbye someday we will meet again and you will be much stronger from who you are today. I assure you that this wasn't your fault. When I'm stronger we will defeat these foes. So until then live on friend. " ed said looking back as he and the mysterious black cloaked figures left the monastery while marik lost consciousness.


" and that's how he was captured " marik said now finishing his story with deep guilt of what had transpired on that fateful night.

Everyone was just blown away by his story.

" Even back then Edward was a good person " Carla noted.

" For a kid like him to that at his age takes a lot of guts.. " gajeel began " ..he's defiantly has my respect. "

" Marik where did they take him? " lucy inquired.

" I don't know we've been searching but the trail was cold. We could not find him. "

" If that's so then how did you find him now? " erza asked in curiosity.

" We used his heart to help find him and from what I was told he had amnesia for about two whole years. So very slowly his power returned to him and now here we are " marik answered and continued.

" Even to this day I resent of not being able to more help on that day. But I'm eternally grateful for what he did. "

" hey? " Yoshi asked " what did you guys do to Edward back in the infirmary when you arrived? "

" We had to test him. We had to see if his soul was pure other wise if it was him then we would have had to kill him for the sake of all mankind. I'm just relieved we didn't have to so " marik then gazed around the guild hall. " Oh, it would appear that our sky dragon has left us. "

" Your right where did she go? " bowser spoke up and now everyone else noticed.

" I have a feeling she went back home " Yoshi spoke up getting carla's intrist. " And just how would you know that? ".

The green female exceed grinned " Hehe, call it a kitty's intuition! " she yelled out proudly making everyone sweat drop at her action while marik was actually a little amused.

" Don't you mean woman's intuition? " lucy inquired. " Great! now you ruined it! I hope your happy! "

" Hey what did I do?! " the blue exceed cried out.


Changes to the inside of Edward and Wendy's home.

The young devil slayer used magic to light up the inside of the fire place that instantly started to blaze while wrapping himself around with a blanket and just gazed at the fire.

He then heard some footsteps behind him and saw it was just wendy " hey " he said returning his gaze to the fire while she sat down right next to him.

"..."

"..." it was complete and utter silence in the room and it was then he gave her the blanket to help keep warm before she spoke up.

" How are you feeling? "

" I'm here " he replied.

" That's not what I mean. "

" Oh, I see " Edward paused knowing what she meant.

" I remember Critias and the monastery and I remember giving myself up to save marik. but regarding on what I was it doesn't bother me. "

" How can you say that? You've been trying so hard for two years to find out who you really are and now you did. So how could you just shrug it off like its nothing?! "

" Your missing the point wendy. My life, my whole existence was never meant to be. I know what I really am or used to be. So why should it matter? I'm still here in the end a completely different person from what I used to be. "

" But Edward, it should matter your past is how you came to be and through all of that this is where you are now. "

" I understand what your saying. But I never expected this much and yet I'm okay with it " he said now gazing at his right arm.

" Back then I used to stare at this thing and I wondered what does it mean? and what does it stand for me? But in end I'm letting that part of me of go. However I still wont forget I have to atone for what I've done in my previous life by not forgetting what I was or who I am now. After all I'm a member of Fairy Tail. Back then I never thought I would make so many new friends and see so much of the world around me and what it has offer. I'm glad I was wrong. "

He then turns to her and very gently takes her hand.

" Out of everyone I've met you were truly the only one that accepted me for not for who I possiblt was or any of that but...what did you see? "

" I saw another person. One that would call my friend " she answered while removing a few bangs out of his face and cupped his cheek.

" And it turned out I was right. But the thing is I'm not sure if can protect you as you did with me cause you've been there for me ever since we first met. You would always have to be the one that would protect us and that just made me feel so useless. I might never be- "

All of the sudden he cutted her off and for the first time he kissed her. She was shocked at first with her eyes widening in surprise but she closed her eyes and enjoyed every minute of it.

After it was done he embraced her.

" Don't say that...please don't. Your stronger then you will ever think. I know that someday with and truthfully you will surpass even natsu and become a greater dragon slayer. Your will is what makes up who you are. So never forget it. Also...for what it worth...my life is yours..." she then hugged him back.

" But I don't even understand what I feel inside. So that's why...that's why...after this is over. I want to stand by your side and yours alone and help me understand this feeling...because I just don't know what'd... " his eyes started to mist up.

" ...I just don't know what I would do. I don't wanna feel alone anymore. *sob* I don't wanna lose my only friends! "

" You won't... " wendy said letting go of the embrace and used both of her hands and cradled his face. "...You won't be alone anymore. Because were all here for you our family is here for both of us " she said before leaning forward and kissed again while embracing one another.

Even though the two knew of the coming storm in their wakes they ignored all of their surroundings and had one moment of piece for it was now they both had something to fight for and protect.


Now at the city of Crocus

After both Alvis and Rolland were done confirming there status as Job Collectors and bounty hunters to the authority's they were free to go mostly cause of Rolland's various "connections".

Once it was done they got all of their stuff back and exited from crocus so that they'd get some good distance before alvis summoned his puppet from earlier making it give him the suitcase that loyd was holding.

" I don't get one thing. Why would he guard this thing and give it up so easily? It doesn't make any sense " Rolland exclaimed as alvis opened it up and grabbed a file.

His eyes then widened.

" What is it? " rolland asked.

" This is Fairy Tails information. It shows all of the past members, former members and members of today. It's all here " alvis explained.

Then it hit rolland " hey! You remeber that thing in the paper about a council buildings being destroyed? It had to be them! "

" Oh yeah. " avlis said as he gazed through the information.

" I know the guild has more secrets. But this stuff right here..it has information and background checks on every single member and what magic they use and there's stuff in here that no one else is supposed to know about. Oh god "

" what? " rolland asked before alvis showed.

" It's Edward..there gonna go after him! "

" Well what the hell are we waiting for?! We got to Magnolia right now! Cause they don't know there coming! " rolland said before alvis popped up a scroll and made a magicycle come fourth.

Once both wizards were on they sped off.

" I hope we get there in time " rolland said.

" Well all we can do is just get to their and help them out becuase we don't know what there planning but there going after edward and we'll need help. So I'll call Straga for some back up "alvis said as he increased the speed of his bike in a desperate attempt to head to magnolia .


To be continued

Oh yeah! I'm freakin glad I got this finished! I was gonna do it last night but I dozed off.

And I'm sure a lot of you my great fans are freakin happy by what transpired into this chapter.

Not only that four members of Nemisis Judgement have been revealed.

From the mysterious Jagaur, to the dragon ball z reference of cells first form Krakus, the samurai like Ventus and the now known Shadow God Slayer Ulfric DarkBorn.

I wanted to progress a bit more of Edwards past into something a bit simple and this is what it ended up to be but I feel really good on this one.

And on to my reviewers!

Star eye pendulum dragon

How'd you like this on? and just as a reminder I already have plans for shelia.

The Celestial Sky Dragon

Well I do hope that this also a great read for ya and repayment for shout outs.

Insane Dominator

Even though you didn't like grammar and as I said before it don't make any sense to me.

But how'd you like the fight and this chapter over and all?

Bloodydemon666

Yep I just love making funny cat jokes for the exceeds in fairy tail and hope that plan we discussed for AOA comes to light. But I know you'll be satisfied with this chapter right?

Well that's enough for right now so until next time...

G King!

Out!