Day three of the games came to a close and was a victorious one at that. Now gaining back their confidence thanks to Erza, Vyra and Mira, they were ready for anything. The number one thing they had to take care of first, was their quaking hunger.
"Man I am starving! Natsu gasped holding his grumbling tummy
"You're always hungry- you should be thinking about our victory instead of stuffing your face!" Happy replied jokingly
"Yeah but that's hard to do when your stomach keeps growlin'." Natsu looked over
"Well Happy, i'm going to find some grub! You comin' with me?!" He shouted running forward
"Aye!" Happy cheered
"Should we follow them?" Gray questioned
"Might as well, we deserve a celebratory dinner after our performance today-" Erza began
"and I certainly wouldn't mind sitting down" She smiled
"It's on Natsu!" Vyra ran following the boy
"W-What?! Who said I'm payin' Vy?!" The boy spazzed turning to the bluenette making Lucy laugh
On the other side of the coliseum, a certain other Fairy Tail member was having a difficult time.
"Who's the source of this power?" Jellal whispered to himself wandering through the crowded streets trailing a certain hooded person
"Right there!" His eyes widened
"I found you-" He began to sprint before getting halted having a hand fall on his shoulder
'Where did he come from?' He froze matching eyes with the council member
"Going somewhere?" The council member cocked up an eyebrow
'No! Not now, I just had them-' Jellal looked over the council member's shoulder
"Tell me who you are!" He pushed
'I could knock him out with one hit... No, everyone here is under the impression that i'm a Fairy Tail wizard...'
'I can't go attacking the council...'
"Doranbolt, what's all the commotion?" The rest of the member's gathered around
"Did you get anything out of the girl?"
'What girl?' Jellal listened
"No. She refused to answer any of my questions..."
'Who the hell are they talking about?!'
"Vyra Fernandes, we will keep a close eye on her" Lahar pushed smirking trying to get an arise out of the man
'V-Vyra?!' He began to sweat
'How do they know? What the hell happened at the match- what's going on?' He spazzed
'No Jellal-' He exhaled
'You need to keep your cool-'
"You're not fooling me, I know you're not Mystogan. So who are you..." Doranbolt questioned
"..."
"I'll ask you one last time, who are you!" He shouted
"I'm sorry, I don't have time for this..." Jellal/Mystogan by passed the council members
"Hold it right there-" Doranbolt flash stepped stopping the man again
"I know for a fact that Mystogan is not in earthland!" He shouted
"I assure you that I am-" Jellal/Mystogan looked over before Doranbolt tore off his mask and hat
Everything was in slow motion making Jellal's heart drop. All the people around them starring, surrounded by the council. This was not looking good.
"J-Jellal!" Lahar stuttered
"Ahhh, I see someone finally removed your mask... huh Mystogan?" Yajima walked up to the duo
"He looks identical to Jellal, can you please give him some sympathy?" The older man sighed
"H-He's not Jellal?" Lahar questioned
"Tell me Lahar, have you ever heard of the world that is called Edolas?" Yajima looked up to the man
"Yes, my men told me about it." He nodded
"-and I'm sure you're aware there is a strong connection to our world. In fact, everyone in Earthland has a twin living there." Yajima went on
"So you look like him... and that's just a coincidence?" Lahar furrowed in confusion
"Yes." Jellal uttered
"Thank you for understanding my situation-"
"Oh no problem, I apologize for my ignorance" Lahar replied as Jellal put his disguise back on
"Just so you know, I consider Jellal a menace as well. If I find him I'll be sure to notify you." Jellal replied
"Excuse me." He turned the opposite way
'I'm in your debt Mr. Yajima...'
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"No that was really him" Lahar watched the disappearing man making Doranbolt gasp
"I'll let Mr. Yajima have this one for the time being, but just this once..."
"She lied-" Lahar narrowed his eyes in anger
"We'll just have to keep a closer eye on the Fairy Tail guild from now on..." He stated as images of Jellal and Vyra clouded his brain
9:00 pm
'What a long day-' Vyra thought as she made her way back to the Honeybone Inn
After dinner she decided to go on a little stroll through the town. Crocus was such a beautiful city. Taking in some moonlight as her injuries began to heal. Not all of them since Ivan really did a number on her, but it'll take some time.
Going up against Raven Tail, Master Ivan and the council all in the same day... it got to her. Not to mention there was also Sabertooth to deal with...
"L-Laxus?" Vyra looked up to see the man leaning against the brick wall arms crossed
His eyes darted forward matching with hers before analyzing her body sitting up from the wall.
She was still bandaged up and was no longer using the transformation magic... She was arrested by the magic council in front of everybody today. The bluenette looked pale, sickly almost. Only Laxus noticed these things about Vyra. She'll tell everyone else in the world that she's fine, but on the inside she's suffering.
His old man did that to Vyra... his Vyra... It made him sick to his stomach. Not to mention the council, the blonde was fuming.
"What did my old man say to you?" He spoke as Vyra stood stiff
Laxus mentioning his dad? That was a first.
"H-He- wanted to know where the Luminous Dwar was..." She looked up as Laxus watched her
"Knowing we had a close relationship-" She pointed back and forth at the two
"Ivan thought I'd know something about it... and I did..."
"But he didn't break me." She smirked
"You sure are getting stronger huh Vyra?" Laxus smiled matching hers as he walked up ruffling her blue locks
"H-Hey! D-Don't mess up my hair!" She swatted his hand away playfully
He caught one of her wrists halting her as they matched eyes once again. Vyra quickly averted her gaze to the ground catching Laxus' attention
"Hey Vy-" Laxus began softly
"..."
He pulled her in wrapping his massive arms around her body.
Vyra just stood as Laxus embraced her.
Her head laid against his chest hearing his heartbeat. Laxus was so warm... even with his furred coat sitting on top of his shoulders.
"You can let it out you know-" He look up staring at the stars aloofly
Her body was trembling as she hid her face in his chest.
She knew Gray meant well, but anytime the girl had a moment to herself he was always worried about her... it was understandable to the very least-
All the crap that she went through? Who wouldn't be concerned? Especially a boyfriend?
It all made sense... but being with Laxus, there was a whole other level of comfort.
"You know Laxus-" She muffled against his shirt
"I know we've been gone for seven years, but I feel like I haven't seen you in like forever..."
"I-I m-missed y-you..." She stuttered as her cheeks began to burn
Her heart raced returning the hug throwing her arms around his waist rather quickly which surprised the thunder mage.
'She's probably been holding onto this for a long time' He thought
All the stunts that he pulled in the beginning... not being able to communicate with her for so long. Damn, he sure was an idiot and Vyra suffered in the meantime.
She needed him and he wasn't there... something the blonde will never forget.
Laxus closed his eyes, curling his chin to sit on top of her head as the full moon rose bright in the sky allowing the moonlight to shine gracefully above the duo.
"Yeah, I missed you too... Vyra."
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"Hey Sting? What's up? Aren't you tired?" A little red kitty cat walked out of the room approaching the dragon slayer who was leaning on the balcony
"No not really-" He replied looking up at the moon
"I get the feeling I'll get to fight Natsu tomorrow..."
"I've been waiting for this chance for seven years... I'm too excited to sleep-"
"You got this thing, no doubt about it!" Lector cheered
The blonde looked down to see Vyra and Laxus walking down the cobblestone sidewalk.
"Y-Yeah..." He exhaled putting a hand into his cheek eyes softening watching the bluenette
"It's a swimming day for magic and mayhem! Were ready to kick off day fours contest with a bang!" Today's game is called Naval Battle! That's right folks strap yourselves in for an exciting scrimmage in the sea!" Chapati shouted
"The battle field is a large ball of water, if you get pushed out you lose the match! The last contestant left will be declared the winner! However when two people are left in the water, a special rule will come into play! We call it the five minute rule, in this instance if one of the remaining challengers exits the ring within the first five minutes of the game they will get last place!"
"So essentially this game is an underwater sumo match-" Yajima began as the teams chose which members should participate
"Just listen to that crowd! Looks like we got a fan favorite here!"Chapati shouted as Minerva entered the arena
"Damn it!" Vyra growled as she held the railing
"Why does it have to be water and not anything else?!" She comically cried making Gray and Lucy chuckle
She was obviously fuming that she couldn't go up against Minerva in this round.
"Don't worry Vyra, I got this one-" Lucy reassured her
"And lastly the celestial bombshell from Fairy Tail team A: Lucy!"
Looks like each team sent a female member of their guild to compete in this game making the male audience go wild.
"It's a deep sea rumble! Let the Naval Battle begin!"
"Guess I'm going to get the party started this round-" Lucy smiled pulling out a key
"Open! Gate of the water barrier-"
"Aquarius!"
'What the-'
'A spirit?'
'A fellow mermaid huh?'
Aquarius screamed sending out a giant whirlpool as Juvia counter attacked
"Wow look at her go-" Vyra watched the water mage
Juvia vs Aquarius, now that's a match worth seeing.
As those two were at it, the other contestants in the water began duking it out.
Jenny kicked out the Quarto Cerberus member
Lamia Scale vs Mermaid Heel...
"Okay this is taking way too long... I gotta get out of here-" Aquarius groaned
"What?! I need you! What could possibly be more important than helping me win this?!" Lucy shouted from behind Aquarius
"...My man..." She turned back sparkling
"AGAIN?!" Lucy spazzed as the spirit vanished
Lucy swam away trying to dodge Juvia's incoming water cyclone
"I could use some help here!" She shouted unleashing Aries in the process
"I'm sorry i'm late! Are you okay Lucy?" Aries said worriedly looking back to the blonde
"We're your sexy defenders princess-" Virgo held Lucy above her
"That was c-close!" Lucy looked down
The audience went even more wild seeing Virgo and Aries in bathing suits
"Nasty perverts-" Vyra crossed her arms
"Summon all of your pets! They can't help you!" Juvia shouted
No, this was a battle between the two Fairy Tail teams. Juvia and Lucy.
"Stay strong you two! She's incredibly powerful!" Lucy shouted
It's time I stop pulling my punches... I take all of you out in one fell swoop!" Juvia shouted raising an arm
"My new and most powerful technique, unleashed by my second origin..."
"And combined with my lover's heart-"
Vyra raised an eyebrow listening to the water mage.
"...Darling GRAY LOVE!" She shot out the attack knocking out almost all of the contestants
Gray and Vyra stood there at a loss for words.
"That it... I'M GOING TO KILL HER-" The bluenette blew a gasket trying to jump of the edge of the balcony
'That went perfectly!' Juvia smiled
'He'll probably dump that Moonlight bimbo and surely fall in love with me now!' The water mage looked over to the Fairy Tail team A side, eyes locking with a pale Gray as Natsu tried to hold back a raging Vyra
'W-Why does he look sick?'
Juvia blinked and she was thrown outside the dome.
"After a bravely fought battle, Juvia finishes in 3rd place and scores six points for her team!"
Now it was between Lucy and Minerva.
"It's now one on one. Will Sabertooth take the gold or will Fairy Tail snatch it away?"
It's the end of the line. I could send you flying out of this ring in the time it takes to blink... but the people came for a show and I intend to deliver-" Minerva began as she rose up a palm
"Try to survive and be sure to scream..." She smirked focusing her back behind Lucy
"What in the world?" The blonde turned around a little too late as she screamed out in agony getting hit in the back
"Is that heat? Underwater?" Erza questioned
"LUCY NO!" Natsu shouted
"I never seen that kind of magic before!" Gray gasped
"I-I feel s-so heavy- like my body's made out of lead" She put a hand up to her head
"I need to get a spirit out her pronto-"
'My keys are gone!'
Lucy looked over to Minerva as she swung the keys in her hand.
She attacked as Lucy drifted all the way to the bottom of the bubble.
Another blast then shot her upward.
"Hit me with your best shot! Because... I'll keep fighting!" Lucy shouted
"Really?" Minerva scoffed
"Are you sure you don't want out of this torment?" She questioned
"...You want me to give up... not happening!"
"If I quit, after my friends fought so hard... it would be worse than betrayal!" Lucy held her trembling arm
"I won't do it! Hurt me all you want I don't give a damn! I'll win..."
"My guild... WILL BE NUMBER ONE AGAIN!"
"Woah... they're just floating there-" Chapati gasped
"Minerva stopped her relentless attacks... and she was so close to victory!"
The clock ticked down to zero as the buzzer went off.
"The timer is up! Now it's a simple battle for the top spot!"
"Go get her Lucy!" The cotton candy duo screamed as Minerva's glare deepened on the blonde
Minerva's arm glowed letting out a powerful punch as making Lucy's back arch.
She let out an ear piercing scream making everyone's stomachs clench in anxiety.
"Lucy!" Natsu shouted
"You haven't learned your place have you?" Minerva scowled
"Maybe this will teach you who your dealing with-" She beamed out multiple attacks hitting each part of the blonde's body
"We are Sabertooth, the mightiest guild beneath the heavens- you belong... ON THE GROUND!" Minerva shouted as Lucy went drifting down towards the bottom of the bubble
"There's no way Lucy can recover from that!" Chapati jumped
"What? Where'd she go?" He questioned as Lucy disappeared and reappeared in Minerva's grasp
"That chicks fighting dirty!" Droy furrowed
"That's just sick!" Cana shouted
"She's torturing her..." Gajeel muttered watching Lucy fly around like a ping pong ball
"Lucy is getting pummeled, even without using her magic Minerva is attacking blow after blow!"
"Oh I can't watch-" Vyra turned to Gray as he held her
"STOP IT!" Natsu ragged as the Sabertooth guild on the other side we're soaking up their glory in chuckles
"You guys are going to pay for this-" Natsu, Vyra, Gray and Erza's eyes turned devilish eyeing the guild
"Have you learned your lesson... or should I keep beating it in?"
"I'm fine with that, remember this next time you think of DEFINING ME!" Minerva screamed
Mr. Pumpkin man ran to the bubble raising his hand up in worry
"The referee has stopped the fight! The Naval Battle is over, Sabertooth takes first place!" Chapati commentated as Minerva held Lucy by her neck letting her dangle outside the water dome
"It doesn't look like Lucy is moving, can we please get a medic!"
Natsu, Vyra, Gray and Erza jumped over the railing and ran down to the arena.
Natsu and Gray sprinted as the celestial mage fell lifelessly. They caught her in the nick of time sliding in the dirt.
"Come on Lucy say something!" Gray shouted holding her up as Vyra and Erza caught up
They were slower due to their injuries from yesterday.
"Someone get Wendy, hurry!" The bluenette shouted as she got on her knees gasping in horror at the sight of the blonde
"What the hell is your problem?!" Natsu turned around to Minerva
"You went way too far!"
"Someone get the celestial wizard to the infirmary at once!"
"I'm here- i'm here!" Wendy shouted running
"Here! Let me help you!" Shelia ran with Wendy and Juvia in tow
"Stay strong Lucy!"
Minerva defended from the water and locked eyes with Erza.
"What a scornful expression, you can glare at me all you want if it makes you feel better..." The raven haired woman put her hands on her hips as Natsu and Vyra stood up next to the red head
"Here we go!" Wendy put her healing hands over Lucy's body
"She's hurt pretty bad, so let's combine our power!" Sheila covered the other side of Lucy
"But remember I acted in full compliance in the rules of the competition-" Minerva spoke
"That maybe true, but you went way outside the bounds of basic human indecency-" Erza frowned as Minerva chuckled
"I was simply trying to entertain the crowd that's all~"
"To be quite honest, she should be thanking me. She got second place didn't she?" Minerva provoked
"She could've never done that without my help-"
"What?!" Natsu and Vyra jumped
The rest of Sabertooth then appeared around their female wizard protecting her making the Fairy Tail team growl
"What is going on down there- both teams are on the ground and ready to rumble!"
The crowd began to cheer, getting excited to see the two guilds clash. The tensions were high, making everyone sit on the edge of their seats.
'Fight!'
'Fight!'
'Fight!'
Sting edged himself closer as Erza held back Natsu, Gray, and Vyra.
"Although you may be considered the strongest guild in Fiore, you'd be wise to listen to the warning-" Erza took a step ahead
"Making an enemy of Fairy Tail... is a decision you will regret." She said stern fully glaring at the tigers
"Well folks! Today's games are going to be a wild ride! After a short break we will begin the battle portion!" Chapati shouted trying to change the uncomfortable atmosphere
"Any word on Lucy's condition?" Juvia and the rest of Fairy Tail team B barged into the infirmary
"Is she awake?" Mira questioned running over to the bed surrounded by team A
"You guys came!" Gray stood up
"We may be on different teams, but were still in the same guild-" Cana began as Gajeel and Laxus walked in behind her
"L-Laxus?" Natsu looked back in surprise
Like Cana said, they were in the same guild; it's not like he didn't care-
"So? How is she?" Gajeel spoke
"She's not out of the woods yet, but she'll pull through thanks to Wendy-" Porlyusica stated
"N-No, it wasn't just me... we're lucky Sheila was there to help out too-" The sky dragon slayer looked back
"Thank goodness" Mira gasped
"I'm glad to hear she hasn't sustained any lasting injuries" Erza spoke
"They're going to pay..." Natsu grumbled
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"You can sure as hell bet on that one."
"Okay! Day four's battle round is about to be underway! We will soon find out who has made the cut on team Fairy Tail! Only allowed to have one team now, who did they choose?"
"Match one will be Blue Pegasus vs Quatro Cerberus!"
"Then onto round two, the Mermaids of Mermaid Heel is facing off against Lamia Scale!"
"And lastly, what would be today's highlight... Sabertooth up against the new Fairy Tail!"
"So put your hands together and let's meet the new Fairy Tail team!"
'Go get em' guys...'
"We've been waiting for this moment... It is my pleasure to introduce the new. team. FAIRY TAIL!"
Natsu, Vyra, Erza, Laxus and Gajeel stood in front of the tunnel.
The crowd roared as the team walked up glaring at the Sabertooth guild.
'Today's the day... we finally get to crush them.'
A/N: Every time I'd write Minvera, I would write Nirvana and it tripped me up so much. Also, I was having a difficult time who should be on the new Fairy Tail team. I was going to keep Gray and just add Gajeel to replace Lucy, but it's wouldn't be a perfect blend of two teams. Gray is the reserve member and still will have a chance to fight!