Hello everyone, I am so sorry for the long wait for this chapter, but I have a good reason. You see last month I went overseas to Thailand for 3 weeks and have only recently gotten back. I wanted some time to myself, before I got back to work on this. It was a hard chapter, but I hope you all enjoy it. I kinda hope this gets some guys off my back for a while. The biggest hard part was when Byro explained about the Clock Pieces, but finally got past that. Now enjoy the story.
Chapter 8: Byro, the Legion Platoon's leader and power of the Snow Princess.
In the Fairy Tail guildhall, Marco and Enno were sitting together at the bar with Kinana serving them. "Master, is something wrong?'' Kinana asked Marco, taking notice of him just staring at his drink. "No, it's nothing''. Marco replied to Kinana without looking at her.
"Marco, not looking at her in the eye is your sign of lying. It's about Romeo, isn't it?'' Enno asked her ex-husband, knowing what he's thinking about. "I still can't believe that you know me so well. But of course I'm worried about him, I'm his dad!'' Marco replied to his ex-wife, cursing at how she still knows so much of him.
"And I'm his mother, so I'm as worried as you. Our son is growing up, so we have to start trusting him''. Enno told Marco that she's worried about their son just as much as he is, but believes in him, getting Marco to look back at his drink. "I know…it's just that…'' Marco tried to say to his ex-wife, back to looking down at his booze.
Enno sighed, before she got off her chair and walked behind Marco. She wrapped her arms around his shoulders, making Marco widen his eyes in surprise. "I know you're worried about Romeo getting hurt, it's normal for a parent to feel that way. But our son isn't a 7-year-old anymore. He's 14 now, so you have to trust him just as I do''. Enno told Marco to trust their son, before planting a kiss on his right check. Enno began walking away, leaving Marco alone, looking down at his drink as he thought about what Enno said.
(With Natsu's group)
Back at the underground church, Natsu, Romeo, Sherria and human form Happy stood a few feet away from the giant octopus that Byro was standing on, with Lucy, Yukino and Michelle behind the group of wizards. "What's he trying to do!? Act all high and mighty on top of an Octopus!'' Human form Happy exclaimed as he took a stance, ready to fight.
"Who cares, let's just take him out and roast this thing for lunch!'' Romeo called out with a smirk on his face as both his hands were covered in fire, ready to burn the octopus. "We'll show him the power of our love and he'll be defeated!'' Sherria exclaimed with a smirk as she took a stance as well, making Happy and Romeo sweat drop at her words.
"All this talking isn't gonna kick the old timer's ass, so let's get to it ourselves''. Natsu stated with narrowed eyes as he pulled his sword out of his scabbard with his right hand, holding it out to the right side. "We should still be careful, this guy managed to fight on equal ground against Gildarts''. Romeo reminded the group that Byro fought Gildarts and actually proved to be a challenge for him.
"That's just what I need to test out my full power. Chill in Dragon Force made me use 40% and it just took one punch to beat him, so this guy might make me try harder''. Natsu said with a smirk on his face, feeling excitement course through him at the thought of testing out his full power.
"I'll destroy you''. Byro said darkly to the group of wizards. "Oh come on! I'm too sexy to be destroyed''. Natsu countered with a smirk on his face, making Lucy and Yukino blush at his words. "S-sexy''. Yukino said nervously, blushing from Natsu's words. "N-N-Natsu, don't say stuff like that!'' Lucy snapped at Natsu for his choice of words.
"Oh shut it!'' Natsu replied to Lucy is a casual tone, waving his left hand at her, making her glare at him with anime white angry eyes. The octopus sucked in, before firing acid ink at the group of wizards, who leaped away to dodge, but the ground where they were was now burned. "There's something you don't see everyday''. Happy remarked as he looked at the melted ground.
"Be careful, that ink could melt you in an instant''. Yukino warned her comrades to be careful fighting against the giant cctopus. "Ooh I'm squadding for soda''. Michelle moaned out as she felt so hungry, making Lucy sweat drop at her. "Save the cravings for later''. Lucy told Michelle to save her hunger for later.
"I've got this!'' Romeo called out as the giant octopus fired more ink, which Natsu, Sherria, Happy and Romeo leaped away. "Fire Dragon's Iron Fist!'' Romeo called out as his right fist was covered in flames, before he punched the giant Octopus with his flaming fist, only to do no damage.
The giant octopus swiped Romeo away like a fly, who slammed into the wall creating a crater. Romeo moved fast and leaped away before the giant octopus' tentacle smashed the wall that he was just stuck to. "Sky God's Bellow!'' Sherria called out as she unleashed her breath attack, which the giant octopus countered with his ink. The two attacks cancelled each other.
Nearby, Coco was next to the knocked out Dan, looking back and forth between the battle and her knocked out companion. "What now? What should I do?'' Coco questioned, having no idea what she should do. "Coco!'' Lucy called out, getting Coco to look up tp see one of Kanaloa's tentacles about to squash her.
Lucy barely made it and pushed Coco out of the way, before Kanaloa' tentacle slammed into the ground where Coco was just a second ago. Both girls bounced around the ground, before stopping by slamming into a wall, leaving lumps on their heads.
"Ow, you okay?'' Lucy moaned out as she rubbed her head, looking at Coco through the corner of her right eye. "I think that'd be seven points''. Coco replied to Lucy, before she gasped as she remembered about her comrade. "Hold on, is Dan alright?!'' Coco asked, worried for her comrade.
"Yeah, look''. Lucy replied to Coco as she pointed, getting Coco to see that Natsu hade Dan over his right shoulder. "Oi old man, are you that old that you can't tell whose your allies and enemies!?'' Natsu snapped at Byro for having his pet octopus attack his comrades.
"You're the leader of the Legion Platoon, right? So you should care about your comrades' lives!'' Yukino called out to Byro, getting his attention as he looked at the Sabertooth girl. "Dan and Coco are indeed my comrades, but as proud members of the Legion Platoon, they are prepared to sacrifice their very lives to win this holy war''. Byro replied to Yukino, his only concern is to complete his mission.
"You're wrong! No matter what the reason, friends should always fight for each other and not sacrifice themselves for a mission!" Human form Happy called out in rage for what Byro said about Dan and Coco sacrificing their lives. "You are in no position to judge my actions. You fail to understand the dangers of the situation. There are many more lives at stake than you realize in this war''. Byro told all the guild wizards in the church, with nobody noticing the gold writing appearing on the clock piece that they found in the church.
(Back with Lisanna's group)
Back with Lisanna, Mira, Elfman and Snowy, they were standing a few feet away from Mary Hughes, with everyone taking notice of yellow writing appearing on the Clock Piece. "It's, like, resinating. I better take off with it before things get crazy''. Mary Huges remarked, taking notice of the yellow writing on the Clock Piece.
"No, I won't let you! Come fight me like a real man!'' Elfman called out in refusal to let her escape, forgetting the fact that she's a woman. "No thanks. But I'll watch some brother-sisterly rivalry''. Mary Hughes replied to Elfman with a smirk on her face, intending to use her magic to control one of the siblings.
"That's not what it's called, genies!'' Mira told Mary Hughes, making her narrow her eyes at the oldest Strauss sibling. "Excuse me?'' Mary Hughes asked Mira, wanting to know what she meant by that.
Mira smiled happily as a board appeared out of nowhere behind her. "A rivalry between brothers and sisters is actually refired to as a sibling rivalry''. Mira explained, getting everyone to look at her. "Oh''. Lisanna, Elfman, Snowy and Mary Hughes said, now understanding what she meant.
"Wait, I'm not gonna let you like, distract me. Gimmie that freaking Clock Piece now!'' Mary Hughes demanded the Fairy Tail wizards, wanting the Clock Piece. "Tell me, why are you doing this!?'' Mira demanded to know why the Legion Platoon wanted the Clock Pieces. "Why? I have like, no idea lady. All I know is that everything's gonna work out if we do what the Archbishop says''. Mary Hughes replied to Mira, her faith being blind faith in the Archbishop.
"Huh?'' Elfman asked in surprised that Mary Hughes doesn't even know why she was doing this. "You're doing something, yet have no idea what you're doing!'' Snowy called out in surprised that Mary Hughes doesn't exactly care what it is she is doing, her attention being more on serving the Archbishop.
"If you're only doing what your told...'' Lisanna started to say as she crossed her arms, glaring at Mary Hughes. "Then you're nothing more than a puppet''. Mira finished for her sister with a glare, making Mary Hughes widen her eyes, before she narrowed them. "You don't say. Well then, in that case I'll totally make you a puppet too!'' Mary Hughes called out as she pointed her wand at Mira.
Her stick started to glow yellow with magic, before Mary Hughes took a stance, before pointing at Mira again. "AAAAAAHHHHHHH!'' Mira shouted out in pain as she was surrounded in a pillar of yellow magic, making Lisanna, Elfman and Snowy widen their eyes. The yellow magic then disappeared with Mira silent. "AAAAAHHHHHH!'' Mira shouted out in pain as her eyes were covered in darkness with her covered in a dark purple aura.
"What is she doing to you!'' Elfman called out in concern for Mira as he, Lisanna and Snowy surrounded the oldest sibling. "Mira!'' Lisanna exclaimed in concern for her older sister. "You can fight through this''. Snowy told Mira to fight this, her faith in the former S-class wizard strong. "Conducting Art: Second Movement!'' Mary Hughes called out as she held her stick up with both her hands.
"I'm not suppose to use this technique, but I'll totes, make an exception for you!'' Mary Hughes called out with a smirk on her face as Mira continued to scream out in pain as her Satan Soul started to separate from her, with the Takeover's face dark. "What is that coming out of her body?!'' Snowy asked, staring at the Satan Soul coming out of Mira, having never seen it before.
"That's Mira's Takeover: Satan Soul''. Lisanna told Snowy what that Takeover was as Mira collapsed on her back. "Mira, no!'' Elfman called out in concern for his sister. "Now what?'' Snowy asked on what they should do next as the dark Satan Soul jumped. "Ha, let's see just how fare you can take this sibling rivalry!'' Mary Hughes called out with a smirk as she controlled the Satan Soul, who landed on the ground, growling as it slowly turned to look at Lisanna, Snowy, Mira and Elfman.
"What do we do?'' Snowy asked in fear as she was holding Mira by her shoulders, holding onto her so that she won't get hurt. "We're gonna fight it''. Lisanna told Snowy that they'll fight, standing in front of Snowy and the fallen Mira. "Wha-are you crazy, Lisanna!? You can't take on Mira's Satan Soul!'' Elfman called out in surprise at his little sister's words.
The posed Satan Soul roared out in rage, before it charged at Lisanna, who didn't even flinch. "No matter who or what I face, I won't back down! I'll protect my friends and family!'' Lisanna called out with narrowed eyes as the posed Satan Soul pulled its right fist back, before thrusting it out.
Time went in slow motion as Lisanna slowly raised up her left hand as the posed Satan Soul was just seconds away from smashing her. Time resumed with a shockwave appearing, causing the dirt around Lisanna and the posed Satan Soul to cover them from view, with Elfman and Snowy watching in concern for Lisanna.
Soon the dust started to clear to show what happened before everyone gasped at what they saw. The Satan Soul also looked shocked as it tried to pull its hand out of Lisanna's grasp, who had gone under a new transformation.
Lisanna's hair had flared upwards slightly. A pair of icy blue coloured wings had sprung from her back, along with long flowing Icy blue reptilian tail. Icy Blue scale markings began to form over her body as a pair of short White horns grew within her hair. Her cloths were replaced with an Icy Blue bikini with White trimmings. Above her bikini bottoms was a pair of curved horns curled around her waist. She also wore a pair of White trimmed icy blue gloves with matching boots.
She was currently holding the Satan's Soul fist with her left hand and had this deep glare on her face as she looked into the Demon Soul's eyes.
(Meanwhile back with Wendy's group)
Meanwhile with Wendy's group, they eventually found the Clock Piece that they were searching for and were now on their way to where everyone agreed to meet up when they collected the Clock Pieces they were sent to collect, with their destination being the church that Natsu's group went to collect their piece. Currently, Wendy, Erza, Cana and human form Carla were walking down a grassy field with Erza having her luggage with her, which she was using to carry the Clock Piece, but something was terribly wrong.
"Oh look! There's a table up ahead that's practically begging us to take a break!'' Erza called out as she pointed at a wooden table just a little bit away from them. "Sounds good to me. Wanna go ahead and have lunch?'' Wendy asked her friends, shaking her backside. "Yeah that's fine with me, I guess. But…?'' Cana started to ask as it was finally revealed what was terrible wrong.
All of them…were wearing the same black unitards as the Butt Jiggle Gang.
"Why are we wearing these ridiculous things?'' Cana questioned as she, Wendy, Erza and human form Carla were shaking their asses. "I-I-I don't…know''. Wendy nervously replied to the older woman. It seemed like her change in personality was only possible when she was wearing her new outfit and now that it was off, Wendy was back to how she used to be.
"Oh calm down you two. This is a great way to release some stress''. Erza told Cana and Wendy as they continued to shake their butts. "This is the most humiliating thing I've ever done!'' Human form Carla screamed out in humiliation. "Actually, I think Erza might be right. This is kinda fun''. Wendy said to her partner, sticking out and shaking her butt. "I'm surprised that you're back to the shy little girl you used to be. Guess your new outfit gives you a personality change''. Cana said as she watched Erza and Wendy. "Now listen, if we're gonna succeed at our second attempt at our first picnic ever, our minds and bodies must be one!'' Erza cried out as they all posed.
"You can't be serious!'' Cana exclaimed, sweat dropping from doing the stupid pose. "I'm scared to have another picnic!'' Wendy latterly cried out as Carla looked at her partner. "I don't blame you. With our luck, I wouldn't be surprised that something happened with this attempt''. Carla said as the food was already on the table, looking delicious.
"Now let's dig in, ladies''. Erza said with a smile on her face as Cana sweat dropped. "Don't even think about it, hussy!'' A man's voice called out as the girls looked before they turned white in shock. Standing a few feet away from them were three overweighted males wearing purple body suits and their…ahem, chests were a little bit on the big side.
"Get lost! This place is our picnic spot!" One of the two overweight males said as they moved around with their breast…jiggling.
"Hey, want some mayo?'' One of the overweight males asked, holding two rubber mayo bottles in his hands. The three girls looked like lightning struck them. "Kay lackey A and lackey B, lets teach these twerps a lesson and suffocate them with our jiggles!'' One of the overweight men with red hair, probably the leader said to his two lackeys.
"We're ready to rumble boss!'' The two Lackeys cried out as they pressed their faces against their leader's face. "Your small tits are nothing…!" One of the Lackeys exclaimed as all three overweight man were shaking their big breast. "Compared to our superior ones!'' The other lackey with the mayo said as the girls were paralysed in shock.
"Look at us! Our bodies are ginormous because we don't care about looking good!'' The Leader of the three overweight man said as he, along with his lackeys posed. "And together we make the Jiggle Jugs Gang!'' The three overweight man called out as Wendy slowly moved her hands to her chest.
"H-H-how can a m-m-man's chest be that large?'' Wendy questioned as she and Carla shivered from the…weirdness. "You can't just barge into our territory, there are rules you know! Rule Number 1 is skinny girls can't picnic here". The leader of the so called Jiggle Jugs Gang said as he and his two Lackeys moved around.
"But I'd be happy to share my mayo with you''. The Lackey with the mayo offered as Cana looked and saw that Erza turned away, but was trembling in anger. "Watch out you guys, I think Erza's about to explode''. Cana tried to warn the jugs gang as Erza's butt twitched.
"I even put a flower in my hair!'' The Fairy Queen growled out in rage as the Jiggle Jugs Gang helped themselves to the food. "Second rule is to give up your food!'' The leader groaned out as he and his lackeys ate to their hearts contain with Wendy and Carla watching them.
"Just to be fair, you brought this upon yourself''. Carla remarked as she was shaking her rear as Erza finally lost her patience. "How dare you do this to me…I'M GOING TO MAKE YOU PAY FOR RUINING OUR SECOND ATTEMTP AT MY FIRST PICNIC!" Erza cried out in rage, surrounded by a red aura.
"Prepare yourselves! Come forth Demon Blade Benizakura!'' Erza called out as her greatest sword appeared, making the members of the Jiggle Jugs gang cry out in fear. "You three are about to learn a very important lesion. Just because you're bigger than someone doesn't mean they can't destroy you''. Erza said with an evil grin as the three overweight man hugged each other in fear.
Wendy, Carla and Cana watched as Erza brought down her divine punishment, while shaking their rears. "Can't say I didn't try to warn them''. Carla commented as she continued to shake her rear. "C-C-Can I please change back into my outfit please?'' Wendy politely asked as she shook her rear end as well.
(Back with Natsu's group)
Currently with Natsu's group, things weren't going well. The octopus has managed to trap Romeo and Sherria with its tentacles. Natsu and Happy were still free, while Yukino, Lucy and Michelle watched the battle. "These tentacles are so heavy!'' Romeo called out from his spot on the ground with a tentacle holding him down.
"Not to mention gross!" Sherria added as the giant octopus was holding her in the sky. "Damn it! We threw all kinds of attacks at that thing, but nothing's working!'' Human form Happy exclaimed as he and Natsu stood a few feet away from the giant Octopus.
The octopus started to suck in, readying another ink attack. "Here comes more of that disgusting ink! But not on my watch! Apocalypse Dragon's Roar!'' Natsu called out as he unleashed his strongest roar attack just as the Octopus fired its ink.
Natsu's roar attack and the octopus's ink clashed against each other, before the Apocalypse Dragon's roar easily started to push through and strike the octopus hard, as well as pushing it away from Romeo. "Thanks Natsu!'' Romeo called out, before he back flipped onto his feet.
"I've been wanting to try this move out for awhile and now's the perfect chance! Storm Shred!'' Happy called out as a purple magic seal appeared in front of him before several blades of wind came out and cut through the tentacle holding Sherria.
"Ahhhh!'' Sherria screamed out as gravity was pulling her to the ground. Romeo leaped into the air, catching Sherria bride style. "I gotcha!" Romeo called out with a grin on his face as Sherria wrapped her arms around Romeo's neck. "My hero''. Sherria said with a bright smile.
"Shouldn't we help?'' Yukino asked as she, Michelle and Lucy continued to watch. "We've got this!'' Happy replied to Yukino with a smirk on his face. "We've got this under control! Romeo, get that octopus to keep its mouth open for a few seconds!'' Natsu requested from the younger mage, getting a nod as Romeo held onto Sherria with his right hand.
"I've got it! Try this, Purple Net!'' Romeo called out as he threw a purple fireball at the Octopus's mouth. The fireball turned into a net, forcing the Octopus's mouth open wide. "Thanks, I'll take it from here!'' Natsu called out as he started to inhale air.
Lucy, catching on what Natsu was planning to do, widened her eyes. "Natsu!? Are you trying to cook that thing!?'' Lucy called out with wide eyes. "Oh I bet it'll be so yummy''. Michelle said with joy as she held her checks, making Yukino sweat drop at her. "I doubt that''. Yukino said to Michelle, smiling nervously.
Dark green energy started to swirl in Natsu's mouth as he began to unleash his breath attack. However, Byro held out his staff at Natsu, which let out a purple glow. The next thing Natsu knew was that his almost completed breath attack disappeared. "What!'' Natsu called out in shock before Byro leaped at him, kneeing him in the gut.
Natsu gasped in pain before Byro smacked him with his staff, sending the Apocalypse Dragon smashing into the wall, creating a spider wed like crater. "Natsu!'' Yukino and Lucy called out in shock as Natsu fell from the crater and smashed into the ground.
"What just happened!?'' Happy demanded as he, Romeo and Sherria leaped away from the giant Octopus, who tried to squash them. Byro landed back on top of the giant octopus and glared at Natsu, who was on his left knee and glaring back at him. "My magic has the power to neutralize all other types of magic, including Dragon Slayer magic. I underestimated you last time, which resulted in Sugarboy's defeat, but not this time Apocalypse Dragon Slayer''. Byro explained to the group of wizards, who looked shocked.
Natsu however, looked exited. "Magic that can neutralize other kinds, huh? That's great, now I have a chance to really try out my new powers!'' Natsu called out with a smirk on his face, before he shot towards the giant Octopus like a bullet.
"Go Kanaloa!'' Byro called out, holding his staff out and revealing the giant Octopus's name. Kanaloa tried to grab Natsu with all of his tentacles, but the Apocalypse Dragon Slayer dodged them all. Natsu started to gather energy in his right fist as a white glow covered it, before he stopped right under Kanaloa.
"Life Dragon's Blinding Uppercut!'' Natsu called out as he leaped up and uppercut Kanaloa under his face, sending the octopus flying into the sky. "Alright, he got him!" Happy called out with a smirk, before it disappeared as Kanaloa landed on his feet, looking as if Natsu's attack did nothing.
"No matter what kind of attack I try, it has no effect on that thing. But…what about a combo attack?'' Natsu said to himself with a smirk before he turned to look at Romeo. "Romeo, I've got an idea on how to beat this thing, but I'll need your help!'' Natsu told his young apprentice, who nodded to him.
"Okay, I'll help out in any way I can!'' Romeo replied to Natsu, who smirked at his response. "Just give it up! Even if you defeat Kanaloa, you'll have to face me!'' Byro told the Fairy Tail mages, who glared at him in response. "Sorry, but giving up isn't my strong suit!'' Natsu replied to Byro, refusing to accept defeat.
"Kanaloa is a veteran warrior like me. Your attacks will not defeat him''. Byro said to Natsu, whose glare turned into a smirk. "Maybe when it's just one of us, but that might change when we fight together''. Natsu replied to the Legion Platoon's leader as dark green flames covered his fists.
"However, before we continue this battle, I have a request?'' Natsu suddenly requested as the flames dissapeared, getting everyone to look at him. "Why did you steal Lucy's momento of her father from her? Why are you trying to gather these clock pieces?'' Natsu questioned the Legion Platoon's leader, wanting to hear his reasons for his actions.
"We did not steal this from your guild mate. We were taking it into our custody for her own safety''. Byro replied to the Apocalypse Dragon Slayer, making Natsu narrow his eyes as the flames on his arms disappeared.
"Oh? How so?'' Natsu asked Byro for the meaning of his words. "We're gathering these pieces because they belong to the Infinity Clock. The Archbishop of Zentopia has demanded that we retrieve them, so we're just simply following his orders," Byro explained to the group of wizards, getting them all curious.
"The Infinity Clock?" Lucy muttered to herself, having no idea what that is. "What could the Archbishop possibly want with something like that?" Michelle asked, wondering why the Archbishop wants the Infinity Clock. Byro didn't reply as he reminisced on what the Archbishop told him.
(Flashback)
"Time ticks forward, on toward inevitable chaos". The Archbishop said as he sat up in his bed, looking at Byro who was kneeling in front of his bed. The two were in a bed room full of candles. "I don't suppose you know what that means, Byro?" the Archbishop questioned the leader of the Legion Platoon.
"That's the phrase you hear in your dreams, is it not?" Byro responded to the Archbishop, keeping his head down. "Forgive me, my lord, but I haven't the slightest idea". The white haired man continued, having no idea what the Archbishop's words mean.
"Once every one hundred years, the Infinity Clock releases the magic power it has accumulated and becomes active". The Archbishop started to explain to his loyal follower. "It is said that if all six of the scattered clock pieces are gathered together when it is activated…" The Archbishop stopped, looking down in thought.
"What will happen?" Byro asked his master, wanting to know the fate if the six clock pieces gathered together. "Then the clock will begin to tick, and it will bring about the end of the world!" The Archbishop stated darkly, making Byro gasp in shock. "That can't be!" Byro exclaimed in disbelief at what he heard.
"According to the cardinals, a wizard guild is looking to gather the pieces of the Infinity Clock". The Archbishop told Byro, who listened carefully. "We're the only ones who can stop them! In other words, we now have a purpose given to us by a higher power! Byro, prepare yourself for a holy war!" The Archbishop told his loyal follower, who nodded to him.
(Flashback end)
"If all of the clock pieces are gathered together…" Lucy began with wide eyes of disbelief, shocked that the whole world was in danger. "Then the world will come to an end," Michelle finished for her sister, her hands on her checks.
"Is that the inevitable chaos the Archbishop told Byro about?" Sherria questioned, thinking about what Byro has told them. "Yeah, sounds like it". Romeo agreed with his girlfriend, his hands now fists and digging into his flesh.
"Things just got way more serious!" Human form Happy cried out in panic, thinking about his guild's past dangerous adventures and how none of them compared to this. "Now do you understand? We cannot allow you to keep the clock pieces; a mere wizard guild does not have the power to protect the world from destruction". Byro stated. Looking down at the group of wizards.
"He's got a point! If we make one mistake, it could spell disaster". Michelle remarked, thinking about the consequences if they screwed up. "Maybe… we should give them the clock pieces after all". Romeo suggested to the group, thinking he can't handle the pressure. "Big deal!'' Natsu called out, getting everyone's attention.
"The fate of the world's at stake, that's something to be concern about all right. However, that doesn't justify you and your backup dancers for attacking our guild, hunting our friends and most of all, stealing Lucy's momento of her father from her!'' Natsu exclaimed, glaring up at the old man, making Byro narrow his eyes at the Apocalypse Dragon Slayer.
"Your comrade wouldn't have given it up''. Byro replied to the dragon slayer, receiving a growl from him. "Of course I wouldn't have given it up! That Clock hand is all I have left of my dad and there was no way I was giving it to a stranger like you!" Lucy commented, pointing at the wrapped up Clock hand that Byro was holding.
"You could have just asked for our help instead of attacking us! But you attacked us, hurt my friends and even stole from someone important to me! You dug your own grave the moment you declared war of Fairy Tail!'' Natsu cried out at the leader of the Legion Platoon, who showed no fear to the Apocalypse Dragon Slayer.
"You would dare deify the wishes of the Archbishop?'' Byro questioned the Dragon Slayer, his grip on his staff getting tighter. "You bet your ass I would! I could care less of whoever my enemy is! The only thing I care about is making the lot of you guys suffer for hurting my family! Prepare yourself, old timer!'' Natsu roared out as he charged at Byro and Kanaloa.
(Meanwhile with Lisanna's group)
Lisanna continued to stair into the Demon Soul's eyes, before slowly brining up her right fist and trust it into the demon's stomach, making it cry out in pain as it shot out from the punch, slamming into a bolder behind Mary Hughes, who had wide eyes of disbelief. "Like, what the crap man! I thought the oldest sister was the only threat!'' Mary Hughes called out in shock at the unexpected turn of events.
"Snowy, what is that Takeover?'' Elfman asked the human form exceed, staring at his little sister in shock. "It's a recent Takeover that Lisanna learned. It's a combined form of her Snow Dragon Slayer Magic and her Take-over Magic. It's called, Takeover: Snow Dragon''. Snowy explained to Elfman, telling him about Lisanna's new Takeover.
"Amazing. I can feel Lisanna's power from back here''. Elfman said in amazement at feeling his younger sister's power. "Is that all? Because if it is, I'm gonna be disappointed''. Lisanna stated, crossing her arms as she gave Mary Hughes a glare, which pissed her off. "Are you mocking me? I'll, like, totally make you pay!'' Mary Hughes cried out as she used her wand to control the Demon Soul.
The Satan Soul shot out into the sky, getting Lisanna to look up before she shot out like a bullet. The two clashed into the sky, creating a shockwave. However, Lisanna suddenly twirled, using her tail to smack the Demon Soul to the ground, creating a crater. The youngest Strauss sibling waited patiently in the sky, looking down at the crater before she held out her right hand, just as a black blast came out of the crater.
However Lisanna stopped the blast with just her hand, before she began to inhale. "Snow Dragon's Roar!'' The Ice Princess cried out as she unleashed her breath attack, easily pushing back the black blast, before striking the ground where the Satan Soul is, creating an explosion.
"Incredible. Lisanna's handling Mira's Satan Soul like it's nothing''. Elfman commented, watching the battle with Snowy, who watched Lisanna with a smile. "She's been training with Natsu in this form. Her power increases tenfold when she's in the form. You could say it's her secret weapon''. Snowy explained to Elfman, remembering when she watched the two Dragon Slayers trained together.
The smoke from the explosion cleared to reveal the Demon Soul looking badly damaged, its right hand was holding its side and had its left eye closed. "No way! Is this for real?'' Mary Hughes questioned, having wide eyes of disbelief. "Are you done using my sister's power now? Fight me using your own''. Lisanna told the female member of the Legion Platoon, smirking a bit.
Mary Hughes' eyes started twitching at Lisanna's words. "You white haired bitch! I'll show you!'' Mary Hughes exclaimed, before her body started releasing a golden magic energy as her baton hand fully opened its palm. This got Lisanna to raise an eyebrow in curiosity, while Elfman and Snowy got back on their feet. "What's she up to now?'' Elfman questioned, narrowing his eyes at the golden magic Mary Hughes had around her.
"Don't know. Let's take Mira and get some distance''. Snowy suggested to the middle Strauss sibling, who nodded to her. "Good idea''. Elfman replied to the human form exceed as he picked up his older sister, carrying her on his left shoulder before he and Snowy quickly ran for cover.
"What's the golden magic for? A lightshow?'' Lisanna mocked with a smirk on her face, making Mary Hughes hiss in anger. "I'm sorry Archbishop! I know that I'm committing a sin, please forgive me! I'm doing this all for you!'' Mary Hughes cried out as the Satan Soul flew above her, before turning into a stream of dark red magic that consumed the purple haired female, creating a blinding explosion of light.
Lisanna didn't even flinch from the light of the explosion, patiently waiting for her opponent to reveal herself. Soon the smoke cleared to reveal Mary Hughes, only now she seemed to have merged with the Satan Soul. She looked like the takeover, only slightly tanner skin and pure white eyes.
"Allow me to introduce Conducting Art: Third Movement! This allows me to merge with whoevers under my control, granting me their power!'' Mary Hughes explained with a dark smirk, making Lisanna smirk back at her. "So, finally decided to get off your lazy butt and fight me yourself, huh? Took you long enough''. Lisanna remarked with a smirk, making Mary Hughes narrow her eyes in anger.
"I'll shut that mouth of yours!'' Hughes cried out as she charged at Lisanna and threw a punch at her, but the Snow Princess easily blocked it. Mary Hughes then unleashed a barrage of blows at Lisanna, who either blocked them with her hands, tail or wings or dodged.
"You call this…'' Lisanna started as she backslapped Hughes across the face with her right claw. "…A sin?'' The Snow Princess continued as she slammed her tail into Hughes' face. "How disappointing!'' The Snow Dragon Slayer finished as she spun kick Mary at her waist, causing her to gasp in pain. The two continued to clash around the whole Cliffside, clashing repeatedly with Lisanna clearly having the advantage.
"They're moving so fast, I can hardly see them''. Snowy commented from below, watching the two females battle. "Incredible. Lisanna, ever since our memories of Neiberosa returned, you've striven to grow stronger. Neiberosa would be proud if she can see you now''. Elfman said in awe, watching how his little sister continued to thrash the Legion Platoon member around like a ragdoll.
Mary Hughes began gathering energy between her hands, forming a large, black globe. "Soul Extinctor!'' Mary Hughes called out as she fires a large black-purple beam from the black globe. Lisanna showed no concern as the black-purple beam came closer to her, before she spread her wings and held out her hands.
An icy blue magic seal appeared behind the Snow Dragon Slayer. "Snow Dragon's Sub-zero Blizzard!'' Lisanna called out as the temperature turned icy cold, as if they were transported to the artic. Snow appeared out of nowhere as the landscape slowly started to turn into ice, while the black-purple beam slowly started turning into ice, before shattering, leaving icy blue and purple sparkles behind.
"No way! She froze that attack and shattered it!'' Hughes called out in disbelief as Lisanna flew behind her, making the female member of the Legion Platoon gasp in surprise. "As far as I'm concerned, you've committed an even greater sin!'' Lisanna exclaimed, before she slammed her tail into Hughes' back, making her gasp.
"Your fun's over and it's time to pay for taking my sister's power!'' Lisanna stated before she palm strike Hughes' back, sending her crashing into the ground. "And worse of all, attempting to hurt my family! Feel the icy chill of the snow!'' Lisanna cried out as she held her hands together above her as the snow began to gather between her hands, before a icy blue sphere appeared.
"Dragon Slayer's Secret Art! Chilling Blast of Snow!'' Lisanna called out as she moved her hands from above her to directly in front of her, unleashing a icy blue beam at the down Legion Platoon member, striking her and freezing the whole landscape, even the rocks and trees.
Snowy just had enough time to grab onto Elfman and fly up into the sky, keeping both him and Mira from getting caught in the crossfire. "She froze the whole place up!'' Elfman commented in awe at the landscape, which now looked like a frozen kingdom. "Lisanna isn't called the Princess of the Snow for nothing''. Snowy remarked with a smile.
Down at the crater created from Lisanna's attack lied Mary Hughes, only she was back to normal with her wand in her left hand, moaning in pain. "You used my sister's own power against her, and now it's time to pay''. Lisanna said as she slowly flew down in front of Hughes, who looked at her with wide eyes of fear. "Stay away''. Hughes fearfully begged the youngest Strauss sibling.
"What's Lisanna gonna do to her?'' Elfman asked Snowy as the human form exceed flew down to the ground, letting the giant of a man go. "Oh she's just being dramatic, nothing to worry about''. Snowy replied to Elfman with a smile, not looking the least bit worried.
The Snow Princess smashed her left fist right besides Hughes' head, cracking the ground. Lisanna then raised her right hand, as if she was about to strike. "Please…don't''. Hughes begged, before her eyes widen in fear as Lisanna thrust her hand forward, stopping in front of the female Legion Platoon member's face, while making an L sign with her index and thumb.
Lisanna stared at Mary Hughes intensely for a few moments before she spoke. "Bad''. Lisanna said, making Mary Hughes stare at her in shock. "Bad''. Lisanna repeated, making Hughes pass out. "This one time she wanted to teach a group of bandits some discipline, and managed to destroy half a town doing it''. Snowy commented with a happy smile, while Elfman started shaking in fear.
"So terrifying. She might even be as bad or even worse than Mira''. Elfman said in fear, starting to get a little afraid of his little sister now. "Uhhh, what happened?'' Mira moaned out, finally waking up from having her Satan Soul taken away from her before she saw the frozen landscape and her transformed sister. "Did I miss something?'' The oldest Strauss asked, blinking repeatedly. "Plenty''. Elfman replied to his older sister.
(Back with Natsu and the gang)
Natsu continued to charge towards Byro and Kanaloa, his eyes narrowed and full of determination. "Finish him Kanaloa!'' Byro commanded his giant octopus, who unleashed a barrage of tentacles at the Apocalypse Dragon Slayer.
However, Natsu jumped over them, instead going straight towards Byro. White coloured magic covered Natsu's fist as he held it out as if preparing to strike the leader of the Legion Platoon. "Didn't I tell you already that magic has no effect on me?'' Byro questioned as he held out his staff at Natsu, which let out a purple glow.
The light coloured magic covering Natsu's fist disappeared, but the dragon slayer didn't look worried. "Except that wasn't my aim!'' Natsu called out, before going towards the wrapped up Clock hand, grabbing it as he landed on top of Kanaloa.
The two wizards were now having a tug-of-war for the Clock Hand. "Let go!'' Byro demanded, glaring at the Apocalypse Dragon Slayer. "How about no?'' Natsu replied to the leader of the Legion Platoon, giving him a smirk.
"Yukino! Summon that weird lady from before!'' Romeo shouted out at the Sabertooth member, getting the two Celestial Spirit wizards and Michelle's attention. "O-okay! Open Gate of the Balance! Libra!'' Yukino called out as she brought Libra's key out, before she summoned the female Celestial Spirit.
"Tell her to keep that octopus from moving!'' Romeo told Yukino, who still looked unsure. "L-Libra, keep that octopus from moving''. Yukio said to her celestial spirit, who nodded to her. "As you wish!'' Libra called out as she waved her hands, using her Gravity Magic.
The gravity around Kanaloa increased, preventing the octopus from moving. "Great work, thanks!'' Romeo thanked the female Celestial Wizard, who smiled at his words. "You're…welcome''. Yukino replied to Romeo, almost like it was rare for someone to praise her.
"Lucy, Romeo! Now!'' Natsu called out, still in his tug-of-war with Byro. "You got it!'' Romeo and Lucy called out in response. Romeo used his Purple Net, while Lucy used her new Fleuve d'étoiles to trap the giant octopus even more. "Kanaloa!'' Byro called out for his comrade, giving Natsu an opportunity.
Natsu elbowed the old man in the stomach, making him gasp in pain as his grip on the Clock hand weakened. "Now…I'll be taking this!'' Natsu growled out as he grabbed the Clock hand with both his hands before he pulled, pulling the Clock hand out of Byro's grip and throwing himself into the air.
"Way to go Natsu!'' Lucy praised her friend for getting the Clock hand back. "I'm not done yet Lucy!'' Natsu replied to his guild mate, before he was covered in dark blue magic before he started spinning. "Apocalypse Dragon Spiralling Impact!'' Natsu called out as he was covered in a dark blue tornado.
The tornado flew into the air, before going straight towards Kanaloa, striking the octopus in the face, before pushing him back. Lucy and Romeo lost their grips, causing them to fall to the ground, while Natsu sent Kanaloa flying, before he smashed into the ground.
Byro, having jumped off Kanaloa to escape the combined attack, watched from the sidelines. "The Apocalypse Dragon Slayer distracted me by trying to steal the Clock Hand, allowing his comrades to restrain Kanaloa. Thus, distracting me again, allowing the dragon slayer to both hurt me and steal the Clock Hand, before defeating Kanaloa. Impressive, I must admit. I underestimated them again, but I won't make the same mistake again''. Byro remarked, staring down at Natsu, who was standing on top of the defeated octopus, holding the Clock hand with his right hand.
"Happy!'' Natsu exclaimed as he threw the Clock hand to the human formed exceed, who was surprised, but managed to catch it. "Give that back to Lucy. I've got unfinished business to take care of''. Natsu told his son, who nodded in understanding before he ran over to his guild mate.
"Here Lucy''. Happy said as he handed Lucy the wrapped up Clock hand. "Thank you, Happy''. Lucy thanked the blue human form exceed, taking her father's momento from him. "Isn't it wonderful, big sis? You've got the Clock hand back''. Michelle asked her sister, who smiled at her. "Yeah, but I couldn't have gotten it back without the help of my friends, including you Yukino''. Lucy stated, turning to look at her fellow Celestial Spirit wizard, who looked surprised.
"You…consider me your friend?'' Yukino asked in surprise, which Lucy nodded to her with a confident smirk. "Of course. Natsu trusts you, so then I will as well. You helped get back my father's momento, that means you're my friend''. Lucy explained to Yukino, who slowly started to cry tears, making both Lucy and Michelle panic.
"What did you do to her, big sis?'' Michelle asked Lucy in panic, her hands on her checks and her mouth in a perfect 'O' shape. "I don't know!'' Lucy replied to her younger sister, panicking as well. "No, it's just… I'm happy you consider me a friend''. Yukino told the two with a smile as she wiped her tears away.
"Give back the clock piece, now!'' Byro commanded, only for Natso to give the middle finger. "Come and get it''. Natsu replied to the old man, making Byro narrow his eyes before he jumped down, landing 10 feet away from Natsu. "You still don't understand. As we speak, members of your guild are brining all the clock pieces here. To protect the world, I will stop you''. Byro told the dragon slayer, who narrowed his eyes at him.
"You keep talking as if we're the bad guys here, when if was you and your backup dancers who attacked us first. Get ready old man, I'm gonna beat your ass just like I did back in Edolas!'' Natsu warned the leader of the Legion Platoon as he cracked his knuckles.
"We'll help you!'' Sherria called out as she and Romeo ran up to help Natsu. "No, this fight is mine. Stay back and protect Lucy and the others''. Natsu told the two teenagers, getting them to stop, before they nodded to him.
"Wise choice. I can nullify any time of magic, even if 10 opponents try to attack me at the same time''. Byro said to the dragon slayer, who gave the old man the hand sign to 'bring it'. "Show me what ya got old man. I wanna see the difference between you and the Byro from Edolas''. Natsu remarked, getting Byro to narrow his eyes at him.
That's all for now. I only do one episode at a time now, no exceptions. Fairy Tail's speeches are sometimes hard, so next chapter might take a while. For now, please be patient. I've got my other stories to do now. Bye.
