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Last time: Krysta took on her own Mother?! Wut?!

Now: The rest of the team takes their chance against her.

Chapter 21- The Final Battle: Fairy Tail vs Blackthorn

Krysta was falling and most likely hurt… He had to do something.

Gray shot to his feet and ran as fast as he could, faster than his friends, to get to Krysta using his ice magic to help him move faster. His body protesting his movements the entire way, but whatever pain he felt wasn't going to stop him from saving her. He created a ramp of ice and using his magic and a set of ice skates he just made, he launched himself into the air. Almost as if in slow motion, he flew across the opening, arms out wide, and caught Krysta mid-air.

Once he caught her, he tightened his arms around her as he held her close and made another ramp of ice appear, this one to help catch them as they fell. They slid down the ice and tumbled once they hit dry ground. They came to a stop a few feet from the open doorway. Gray was lying flat on the ground with Krysta's body on top of his. His arms still wrapped around her. He could feel something wet on her back. He moved his hand away to see that it was blood. His breath hitched. He carefully moved his head to look at her. She was still unconscious, and her face was contorted with pain.

"Krysta," he said softly as he carefully sat up and carefully moved her.

She hissed in pain at the slight movement of her body. That made his heart race with panic and worry at the extent of the damages. Now sitting up, Gray held her in his lap and tried to wake her. She stirred but didn't budge. He then decided to check on the damage. He carefully pulled her to his chest, rotating her in the process, and pulled the back of her shirt up just enough to see the horrible bruising and the cuts. He was almost sure now that she may have broken something as her breathing sounded a tad labored.

Gray then looked to her face and frowned. Please be alright. Come on wake up and.. smile for me, he begged to himself, I need to see your smile to know you are okay. It pained him so much to see her like this. And it pissed him off so much more that the person responsible was Krysta's own mother. He was a flood of mixed emotions. All of them were based off the state Krysta was in.

A few seconds later, his friends rushed into his field of vision. Lucy knelt down on the other side of Krysta.

"Is she okay?" Lucy said with a hand over her mouth.

"I don't know," Gray said with a wavering tone.

"Wendy…," Natsu said looking around for the bluenette.

Wendy appeared from behind Jellal and rushed forward. She knelt down next to Lucy, closed her eyes, and started healing Krysta. Gray watched the young girl work her magic with a hopeful glance. However, Wendy's face furrowed as she continued to heal Krysta.

"How is she?" he asked.

Wendy frowned. "She has broken many bones in her back and has a severe head concussion. But that's just the worst of it. She should be okay. I just need a few minutes."

Everyone collectively nodded. Gray looked at Krysta's face to see that Wendy was easing the pain. He carefully laid her down on the ground. Gray then clenched his fists, upset. He silently wished for Wendy's healing powers so he could help heal Krysta too. But he couldn't do anything, expect sit by her side and comfort her.

Natsu then turned towards Blackthorn and the throne room. His eyes burning with anger.

"She's going to pay for this," Natsu said through a growl.

"I agree with Natsu," Lucy said with tears in her angry eyes. "She hurt our friend and guildmate. It's time to take her down."

Erza and Jellal nodded in agreement as well. Gray gently brushed Krysta's cheek with the side of his hand. She seemed to relax when he did that.

"It'll be okay," he whispered to her. "I promise. Just hang on, Krysta."

He then rose to his feet; his eyes being shadowed by his hair.

"Happy, Carla," the two exceeds looked at him with their worried eyes. "Watch over Krysta and Wendy. I'm going to deal with Blackthorn."

Wendy shook her head as she stopped the healing. She looked up at Gray.

"I've done what I can for now," Wendy stated. "She will be fine. I'll do more for her later. Right now, I want to help you guys get pay back for them hurting her."

"Oh Wendy," Carla said softly.

"Don't worry, we'll protect her, guys," Happy said with a determined look.

Gray nodded. The two of them walked over and joined their friends. The group marched back into the throne room and stopped just inside the doors.

"What's this?" Blackthorn barked. "Come to get revenge on me for hurting your friend. Ha! Don't make me laugh. You're finished Fairy Tail. I'd give up now before you end up just like her."

"Not a chance," Erza barked back. "We do not take kindly to those who hurt our friends. We will fight till our last breath to see that you're defeated."

"She's right," Natsu added. "Cause no one messes with Fairy Tail."

"And lady, whether or not you are Krysta's mother, you just made an enemy of Fairy Tail," Lucy added.

"And making an enemy of Fairy Tail is a big mistake," Gray finished.

Blackthorn laughed. This was amusing to her. As soon as she was done laughing, she smirked at them.

"Bring it on, puny wizards," Blackthorn taunted.

Like a wave of fury and power, they took off toward Blackthorn. Lucy and Wendy leading the herd. Lucy summoned Scorpio and Wendy prepared a Sky Dragon Roar. The two attacks went off at the same time toward Blackthorn. Blackthorn raised her hand and sliced through the attack with her air magic. Sand and wind blew past her, unharming her in the process. Blackthorn then lifted both girls into the air and hurled them to opposite ends of the room with just the snap of her fingers. She then did the same to Scorpio.

Jellal and Erza charged forward. Erza in her Heavens Wheel Armor and Jellal preparing to attack her with Meteor.

"PENTAGRAM SWORD!" Erza called as she launched swords at Blackthorn.

Blackthorn swatted them all away or so she thought. Two of the swords impaled her skirt, causing her to be stuck in place. Erza charged forward and slashed at Blackthorn. Somehow, Blackthorn managed to dodge the blades at close range. However, it seemed difficult for her to use her magic with Erza at such a close range. Blackthorn then found an opening and landed a solid punch in Erza's gut sending her back just enough for Blackthorn to send Erza flying with her magic.

Jellal then took that as his opportunity to fly at her and landed several hard attacks with his meteor spell. After he landed the last one, Blackthorn dropped to one knee. She then ripped the swords out of the ground and her skirt and launched them with a powerful wind at Jellal and Erza. They both dodged out of the way, but not before having the sword snag a piece of their outfit and pin them to the ground.

Natsu and Gray continued the charge. Natsu threw fireball after fireball at her as he grew closer and closer to her. She swatted them away like they were nothing. She even sent one flying back at Natsu. It struck him and sent him flying back down the stairs. However, as he flew away, he revealed Gray behind him with two Ice Made Excalibur's in his hands. Gray closed the distance between him and Blackthorn in a instant. He slashed at her with the swords and because of the distance between them, all she could do was dodge. Gray swiped at her again. This time she put distance between them and leapt backwards toward her throne.

Natsu then charged back in with a Fire Dragon Roar! Just like with Wendy and Lucy's combo attack, Blackthorn sliced through his flames. However, the flames definitely burned her as it flew on either sides of her and she attempted to protect herself after slicing through it. As soon as the flames were gone, Gray once again closed the distance.

Gray had tossed the swords aside and placed his fist to his palm.

"ICE MAKE UMLIMITED: ONE SIDED CHAOTIC DANCE!" He called.

Suddenly a wave of unlimited Ice magic launched at Blackthorn. She attempted to bring her magic up in time to block, but her wind did nothing to his solid chunk of ice that was flying at her. The attack hit her and sent her flying backwards, toppling the throne over, and sending her through the hole in the wall.

"Did we do it?" Lucy asked.

Gray glanced at Natsu just behind him. Natsu shrugged.

"Let's just go take a look and see if we kicked her butt," Natsu said starting to rush his way up the stairs.

Gray grabbed him by the elbow and slowed him down.

"You're not going alone," Gray said. "She might still be conscious."

Natsu groaned. "Fine."

Gray and Natsu went up together to check on Blackthorn. When they got back there, Blackthorn was lying on the ground… out for the count. Gray approached her carefully as he summoned an ice sword. He poked her in the side with it to make sure she was actually out. She did not budge when he did that.

He sighed in relief. Natsu groaned.

"Man," Natsu said throwing his hands behind his head. "I really wanted to keep fighting."

"I'll fight you later," Gray said nonchalantly. "For now, let's get her restrained before she wakes up. Go grab the nullification cuffs from Erza."

"What are you going to do?" Natsu asked.

"I'm gonna make sure she doesn't go anywhere," Gray said as he raised his hand, an icy chill radiating from it.

Natsu nodded. "Okay, okay. I'll get the cuffs."

Natsu took off back through the hole and out of site. Gray watched him go then turned his attention to Blackthorn. He then knelt down beside each hand and foot, freezing them in place. At least, until a pair of magic nullification cuffs were bound to her. As soon as he finished, he rose up to his feet just as she woke up. She attempted to break the ice. He leveled his sword at her neck.

"I wouldn't do that if I were you," Gray said. "It's over."

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