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Natsu gave a irritated look at the paper in front of him. He understood the words but he just couldn't write them down to do the jutsu despite his knowledge.
"Natsu, what's wrong?" Naruto asked.
"I understand the words but for some reason. I can't write them no matter what I have tried." Natsu answered.
"You probably...probably reached your peak in this area." Naruto said.
"What do you mean peak? I still have a lot to learn! I can't just give up." Natsu replied.
"You trying to learn everything, no ninja can learn everything. I know you want to get stronger because of Anko. However, no matter how hard you try you won't learn everything. It's why we have teammates to things we can't do, turns out this is your bane unless we write it down."
Flashback end.
Natsu grab Makarov while the man began to violently sweat from the pain.
'I may not know everything but that's why I learned the basics. I'll keep him alive no matter what it takes, I will not fail. I have done that so many times. This is what I prepared for if things came to this, I could do it.' Natsu thought.
"Master...is he gonna be alright?" Happy asked.
"I'm gonna do what I can but he looks really bad. Happy make sure to keep anyone coming up to the infirmary. I need full focus on The Master."
Happy gave a nod with everyone else gone. Natsu was the only one available to try to help Makarov. He watch as Natsu rushed for the infirmary. He placed Makarov on the bed afterwards taking off his backpack. Natsu placed it on the desk. He got his medical kit.
"Natsu...I'm slipping The Guild...The Master...The Master has to be Ur." Makarov wheezed out.
Natsu watch The Master cease breathing as Natsu went over to place a ear on Makarov's chest. There was absolute silence coming from the interior chest.
"Son of a bitch!"
Natsu got to his bag to pull out a set of wires and tags. Natsu had four mintues to get Makarov breathing again. Otherwise, he would lose Makarov. The Man was too old to have any damage done to his brain. It took thirty seconds but finally he got the set up that he needed. Natsu would do a hard reboot of the heart. He pressed his two fingers on the written tag before channeling Chakra into the paper. Makarov's body gave a healthy jolt but the man gave no response.
"Shit!" Natsu cursed.
He didn't have time for another lengthy reboot. CPR was now needed as Natsu began to start from the top as he created an airway for Makarov. The last minute was grueling for Natsu because despite doing his best, Makarov just would not respond. Even providing oxygen to the body and several hard reboots. Makarov just simply yet cruelly did not return. Natsu had no choice to pronounce Makarov dead. The man gritted his teeth.
'Damn it! Damn it!'
He had one job and he failed to do it. Natsu bit his bottom lip till blood was produced. Now was not the time to cry, not the time to mourn. He had to be strong for the Guild. When this was over, Natsu could do those things. He placed the blanket over Makarov's cold body. To help his passing over into the after life, prayers were given to The Former Master.
Meanwhile.
Happy watch as Natsu came down the stairs.
"How is he?" Happy asked.
Natsu shaked his head. That answer was all that was needed because eyes began to water. The Exceed went flying right into Natsu as the Male hugged him. Happy began to cry at losing his grandfather figure. The only thing Natsu could do is to comfort Happy. Finally, after a few moments did The Flying Cat calm down enough to break away from Natsu.
"So The Master really died?" A voice asked.
Natsu looked over to see Gajeel coming out from behind the counter top.
"Yes, he died from what seems like cardiac arrest." Natsu answered.
Gajeel gave a crude nod.
"That'll put some strain on things, what do we do now?"
"You can try to stop Laxus but be careful. Freed has set up runes around the city. Those are essentially traps. You should be okay if you're alone but I think Freed will come for you. When that happens, read the rules of that particular rune." Natsu spoke.
"Its not like I got anything better to do, I owe the old man. This will be my way of repaying him." Gajeel said.
"Afterwards, I guess you can do whatever you want." Natsu signed.
Natsu would take what he could get while Gajeel gave one of his signature grins. He tried going through the door but just like Natsu. Gajeel found himself being trapped inside the Guild Hall.
"It seems like me and The Dragon Slayers have came from the same time period. It explains the lack of Dragon Sightings." Natsu mused to himself.
"What the hell!? I'm not over 80!" Gajeel yelled.
"You act like it with how grumpy you always are." Natsu stated.
"You wanna go Snake? I'm stronger then last time. I'll mop the floor with you." Gajeel said.
The two butted heads with Natsu throwing out a rebuttal.
"I'd like to see you try, you pile of scrap metal." Natsu fired back.
"Guys this is not the time." Happy stated.
"Yeah the cat is right." Laxus spoke.
The trio would turn to face Laxus. It wasn't the real thing but an illusionary magic that made his projection appear before them.
"What brings you here?" Natsu asked.
"I wanted to see the old man reaction of his children fighting one another. I don't see him here, is he gonna surrender to me?" Laxus asked.
"No, he went into cardiac arrest due to shock. Despite several hard reboots and CPR. Makarov was simply too old as a result. He passed away." Natsu answered.
Laxus didn't move as he digested the information. Finally, after several seconds of silence.
"That just means I'm almost guaranteed to become The Guild Master. I'll continue this little game to snuff out any resistance that wants to defend Makarov's idea of Fairy Tail." Laxus spoke.
Gajeel was taken back by Laxus's words. How could someone hate their family member this much while Natsu predicted the response. Makarov and Laxus had a huge rift that grew with each passing month.
"I see, well there's only 16 people left and I highly doubt Gray can stop you." Natsu spoke.
"And it'll suck because the girls will die as well. Tell me Natsu, why can't you be the knight in shining armor for Erza? You have been getting a soft spot for her."
"I'm trapped here because of Freed's ruin. Hopefully you'll be doing me a solid?' Natsu asked.
Laxus actually seemed to muse on the idea for a few seconds.
"Since The Master is dead. There is no real reason to keep the barrier up. I do owe you a favor but that means we are even." Laxus spoke.
"Thanks, I'll make sure to kill you. That is the price of betraying your own kind." Natsu spoke.
"I'll be waiting, let's see if your threat is worth taking seriously." Laxus replied.
The image of Laxus would disappear as Natsu and Gajeel didn't have to wait for long. The ruins at the door were changed to be that anyone would be allowed to pass through the door.
"Gajeel take down Evergreen and then Freed."
"I want a rematch with you if you're gonna start ordering me around." Gajeel said.
"Alright, I'll give you a rematch once everything is settled down. Happy stay here while we go deal with Laxus's mess. I need you to explain the situation to the girls when they wake up." Natsu agreed.
Gajeel gave Natsu a surprised look.
"What? You are competent and a fairly good fighter. I trust you to take people down." Natsu said.
Gajeel looked away.
"Whatever."
Gajeel ran off and Natsu did the same as the pair in opposite directions. Natsu headed towards The Cathedral while Gajeel followed Evergreen's scent. Happy floated about the Guild Hall. He didn't like sitting back but there wasn't anything that he could do to help them.
"Why do I have to be so useless right now?" The Exceed mused to himself.
Happy watch as the numbers continued to drop, his Guild Mates fighting one another. Finally, there was Gajeel vs Evergreen.
"Oh? So you're the new addition to The Guild. I really should pay you back for attacking our Guild and ruining Fairy Tail's name." Evergreen spoke.
Gajeel raised a brow.
"That's funny coming from you. The person who is actively attacking her own guildmates. Isn't that being hypocritical of you." Gajeel spoke.
"Fairy Tail has become weak. If they can't even defeat us they have no place for Laxus's Fairy Tail. This Fairy Tail needs to be exterminated before we can take control."
"Man, you have really lost it lady. Don't worry, I'll be knocking some sense into you." Gajeel stated.
Evergreen took off her glasses but Gajeel closed his eyes. He knew what would happen if he looked into Evergreen's eyes.
"Don't be like that, you look handsome...in stone!"
Gajeel would use his ears and nose to track down Evergreen. Once he got a good picture of her location, that's when he would launch his attack.
"Roar of The Iron Dragon!"
Happy would watch as the update came to life.
"Gajeel vs Evergreen. The winner is Gajeel!" Happy yelled.
The Blue Cat began to fly around in joy at knowing that The Girls would now be saved. Finally, some good news. The stone statues began to crack before the girls broke free from Evergreen's spell. Happy thanked all of the fish in the world for their safe return.
