Ankhselam has made things personal. With a strong desire to avenge their fallen friends, Fairy Tail heads to Hargeon to put an end to this war. Even though they lost Natsu and Zeref, Fairy Tail will fight to their deaths before they give up the fight.
"How long until we get to Hargeon?" Nova questioned.
"It might take a little while. Let's just hope we're not too late." Gale said.
"I know we're in a hurry to get there, but we need to pace ourselves." Raio said. "It's going to take everything we have once we get there." His point was proven with everyone moving carefully to use less energy as they could. They need to conserve some of their strength once they get to Hargeon.
"Raio's got a point." Damien said. "Once we go there, we can't afford to hold anything back."
"Don't worry. Once we get there, we're going all-out." Nova said. As everyone was getting themselves ready, Nova noticed Happy and Carla carrying the bodies of Zeref and Carla.
"Happy, are you sure about this?" Carla asked.
"Of course I am." Happy said with no doubt in his voice.
"Happy? Carla? What are you two doing?" Nova asked. "Why are you carrying Natsu and Zeref?"
"It's Happy's idea. I didn't think it was a good idea to argue with him about it." Carla said.
"It's because I know Natsu. He would want to see this war to the end." Happy said. "I may not know Zeref as well, but I do know that he would want the same thing." It was a little crazy carrying dead bodies all the way to Hargeon, but they can understand why Happy would do this. They didn't bother arguing with him about this. Meanwhile, others were getting ready for what they're facing ahead, like Simon.
"Hey, Simon." Sasha said to get his attention. "Are you sure you're ready for this? You used up a lot of strength when you were fighting Aelita."
"You don't need to worry about me." Simon said. "I'll fight without magic. We've come to far for it to end like this." Sasha figured Simon wouldn't backdown so easily.
'I just hope we really are ready for whatever is waiting for us.' Sasha thought. None of them are aware of what they might be facing once they get there. They have to be ready for the worst.
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Hargeon
All of the Duat Kingdom's remaining forces were all converging on Hargeon. It may have been Ankhselam with his two elite wizards, but there were thousands, maybe even hundred-thousands of soldiers. Ankhselam saw all that he had left. He can only assume it would be enough until Acnologia is revived.
"The time has finally come, Lord Ankhselam." Serena said. "All that you've waited for, all that you've worked for has finally come. You should feel great pleasure."
"I soon will." Ankhselam said. He held out both of his items and turned towards the water. "Keep your eyes open for our enemies. This will take some time. I won't be able to move until the process is done."
"Understood." Terran said.
"This is getting exciting. I've also enchanted our soldiers to be more powerful to have the tide be in our favor." Serena said. Ankhselam got himself ready as he began to float in the air. Meanwhile, Blue Pegasus and Mermaid Heel were just outside the town. They tried their best to avoid being detected by the enemy.
"What's going on out there?" Ethan asked.
"It's not looking good." Keith said. "There are more soldiers down there than there were before. It also looks like they're making their move in town."
"We got word from Fairy Tail." Kagura said. "Apparently, they plan to revive the monster that is known as Acnologia."
"Indeed, there is certainly a fowl parfume in the air." Ichiya said. "Acnologia was certainly a devastating monster. How are we going to defeat such a living calamity a second time?"
"Are we really just going to stand here? Shouldn't we try to stop them?" Kora asked.
"The message from Fairy Tail also states that they'll be here soon." Nanami said. "Our allies will be here to help us. As the way things are now, we don't stand a chance. We have to wait and hope they get here soon." All of them felt the same. If just the two guilds go in there now, they'll surely be destroyed. As for Ankhselam, he floated in the air and readied his spell as he began.
"I beseech the forces of life and death, light and darkness, and the flow of time." Ankhselam chanted. "Reverse the clock and bring back one who has fallen. Shine the light that flows through time. Envelop the dark that brings about the end. Reverse the clock to revive one who has passed. Open the way of the great beyond, bring back from death to the ones that live. Reanimation Reversal!" The spell Ankhselam created himself has been cast. It appears to be working. As both items shined in his hands, they combined and formed a golden orb. The golden orb became massive as it formed in front of him. The process of reviving Acnologia has begun. All Mermaid Heel and Blue Pegasus can do is watch until reinforcements arrive.
'Fairy Tail, please hurry.' Ichiya hoped. Fairy Tail hasn't let any of them down before. They know they're not going to start, but they still need to hurry.
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Fairy Tail
As Fairy Tail was getting closer and closer to Hargeon, Nashi was fully set on getting there and getting revenge for what Ankhselam did. Storm was actually a little concerned about her.
"Nashi, can you wait for a second." Storm said.
"I don't think we really have time, Storm. We need to get to Hargeon as soon as possible." Nashi said.
"I know, but I'm a little worried about you." Storm said. "I know it must have been devastating seeing what happened to your father, but I'm a little concerned about how you're going to handle this. We can't afford to make any mistakes this time."
"I get it, Storm." Nashi said. She hates Ankhselam for what he did, but she isn't like her father in that department. She's trying her best at keeping her emotions under control. "I hate Ankhselam for what he did. I'll never forgive him for this."
"None of us will." Storm said. "What exactly are you trying to say?"
"I'm saying that, no matter how much I hate Ankhselam and what he did, I won't let it cloud my judgement." Nashi said. "I'll make him pay for this. I'll do whatever it takes to stop him. He will be stopped and I'll put all my rage and power to making that happen." Storm was concerned about how Nashi was feeling, but it looks like she's keeping her emotions under control. That's good because this is a critical moment. They can't afford to make any mistakes.
"I'm glad to hear that, Nashi." Storm said. "Just know that no matter what happens from this point, I'm going to be right there to help you through it. When this war is over, I'll still be there to help you through all of this." Nashi really appreciated that Storm would do that for her. Trying her best to keep a clear head, Nashi is going to fight with everything she has.
"There it is! Just up ahead!" Drake called out. All of them could see Hargeon just up ahead. That means their final assault is just up ahead as well.
"Fairy Tail! Over here!" All of them looked and they were able to see Blue Pegasus and Mermaid Heel.
"We're glad to see all of you." Nanami said.
"You're timing is perfect." Kora said.
"Blue Pegasus and Mermaid Heel. Great." Laxus said. "We're all going to need the help we can get on this one. How's it looking down there?"
"Bad." Bella said.
"There's even more down there than when all of this started." Keith said.
"This is all crazy." Jenny said.
"Even with all of us, I'm not sure we can get through that many soldiers." Hibiki said. "Look what's also happening on the other side of Hargeon." All of them looked across town and could see Ankhselam with the giant sphere. They could also see that Acnologia's body was starting to reassemble.
"We're too late." Jellal said.
"He's already begun his spell." Raio said.
"Anyone got a plan?" Gajeel questioned.
"The one plan that Fairy Tail always goes with." Nashi said as she stepped forward. "We go in and wreck everything we can." That certainly is the Fairy Tail way, and it appears it's jumping into other guilds as well.
"Is this a private party or can anyone join?" All of them looked to see the other guilds were joining in as well. Lion's Crown, Sabertooth, Lamia Scale, and Quattro Cerberus have joined in the fight as well.
"You all made it!" Nashi said as she was amazed all of them showed up.
"Like we were going to miss this." Coro said.
"Fairy Tail's been a big help to us. We're happy to return the favor." Michael said.
"We're all here to help in this battle." Forge said as he showed himself.
"Forge! You made it too?!" Laxus said.
"Of course. Fairy Tail wizards, even former ones, stand together." Forge said.
"This is going to be one hell of a party." Sting said as he was looking forward to this. That was until he saw Happy carrying Natsu. He couldn't believe what he was seeing. "Oh my... What the hell happened to Natsu?!"
"This was Ankhselam's doing." Lucy said. "He drained all of Natsu's power and killed him with Zeref." No one questioned as to why Zeref was here. The fact that Natsu was dead was a surprise to everyone, especially to those who knew him on a more personal level.
"That monster." Rogue said.
"There's no way that miserable bastard is going to getaway with this." Sting said with much rage in his voice.
"You got that right." Nashi said. She stood up front as she pounded her fist into her hand. "Let's bring the Duat Kingdom, and their so-called god, down once and for all!" She stood ahead with all of the guilds, all her friends to face this enemy. Fairy Tail, Sabertooth, Lion's Crown, Blue Pegasus, Mermaid Heel, Quattro Cerberus, Lamia Scale, and Crime Sorciere all stand together. It might only be eight guilds against the remaining forces of a massive kingdom, but that might be all that is needed.
'This is it.' Laxus thought just before everyone charged in for battle. 'First Master Mavis... Grandpa... I promised that I will do everything I can to protect the guild, our family, our future. Just please give me the strength to help us all go through this. As Fairy Tail's master, I'll make sure we win this war.' Everyone is going to fight with everything he has, but Laxus will make sure he gives it even harder because that is what the master of Fairy Tail, the one who acts like a loving parent to all, does.
"Let's go!" Nashi shouted as they all moved for one last charge, one last assault, for one last battle.