Chapter 17
"Lucy was taken by the Imperial Army," Mira said shocked when Erza and her group returned.
"Yeah, she was for some reason treated as an accomplice for their plan," Erza told Mira.
"So to get her back we have to win the Tournament," Laxus said.
"I don't even know we can rely on that" Gray told him. "And we can't just charge in and take her back"
"Yes," Makarov stroked his beard. "We can't make the entire empire our enemy, but they wouldn't just hurt citizens" Makarov shared. "Plus its possible they are holding Lucy hostage until they find a solution for the Eclipse"
"But still, they let us all go and only captured Lucy and Yukino. Something Fishy could be happening" Gray said.
"Maybe they want to use you guys as witnesses for that Arcadios man" Pantnerlilly shared.
"Would they really risk sharing that information for that" Carla said.
"They must have thought it would be useless to hide anything," Erza said.
"They have to arrest us all in order to keep it secret," Gray said.
"Plus you guys, Natsu and his team are all contestants in the Games, if all of you did not appear tomorrow, it would definitely be noticed," Mira told them.
"And even if it's the empire, they would not want to make enemies with a magic guild," Juvia said.
"So Lucy being hostage does not sit well with everyone, but it doesn't go against the Imperial Army's code of justice," Erza said.
"So what are you going to do" Kurama asked.
"I don't know Kurama," Erza told the fox. Erza then turned towards Makarov hoping to get an answer "What should we do Master"
"I don't know Erza, a member of our family has been taken. Those feelings boiling up in you, we all feel the same" Makarov answered. "Whatever we do we have to decide very carefully, but doing things quietly and doing nothing is not the Fairy Tail way"
Castle Dungeon
"I had no idea things would end up like this" Yukino said crawled in a ball against the wall.
"Come on if you have time to be depressed, then you have time to help come up with an escape plan" Lucy smiled kindly at Yukino. Yukino was completely surprised by Lucy's lighthearted attitude for the situation they're in.
"Lucy-sama," Yukino said.
"We need our Keyes if we want to get out of here," Lucy said, but Yukino was silent.
"I'm sorry" Yukino apologized.
"It's not your fault Yukino," Lucy told her.
Lucy signed "Come on whether it's you or me we were all just pawns in the Empire's schemes," Lucy told her. "This is about whether they should carry out the Eclipse Plan or not. To be honest I wish I got to choose"
"I think they should do it," Yukino told Lucy.
"Huh" Lucy reacted.
"You see, I had an older Sister Sorano," Yukino told her "I was useless as a child, I was bullied and scolded by my parents all the time, but my sister was always there for me. She was kind and beautiful, I loved her"
"But one day a cult of Zeref appeared and killed my parents, and kidnapped Sorano, I barely managed to escape alive," Yukino told Lucy. "Even now I don't know if my sister is alive, but if we use the Eclipse to defeat Zeref, then I can see my sister again"
"She really wants to go through the plan. But there is no way history will change the way you wanted to. That's what the minister warned. Changing the past is that really possible, and if it is then maybe we can use it to.." Lucy thought.
July 6th Domus Flau
BOOM BOOM
Colorful Fireworks went off above the stadium followed by loud excited cheers from the crowd.
"IT'S FINALLY HERE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. THE FESTIVAL THAT GETS BLOOD OF EVERY MAGE PUMPING IN THEIR VEINS. IT'S THE FINAL DAY OF THE GRAND MAGIC GAMES" Chapati announced loudly and excitedly. "WHETHER THERE ARE TEAR OR SMILES, THE WINNING GUILD WILL BE DECIDED TODAY"
"These games are brought to you today by me Chapati" the announcer smiled.
"The former councilman Yajima" The old man in a chef suit bowed.
"And the mascot of the games Mato" the Pumpkin man smiled.
"Is it okay for you to be a judge Mato-san?" Chaptai asked.
"Its fine Pumpkin! Everyone do your Best" Mato cheered.
"Alright just so you know Ladies and Gentlemen both Fairy Tails team were required to merge in order to make this final day more fair for the other teams" Chapati explained, "Anyway let's introduced the teams". The crowd cheered loudly waiting for the teams to make their entrance.
"AND HERE WE HAVE IT THE ENTRANCE OF OUR TEAMS" Chapati shouted.
"IN 7TH PLACE WITH WE HAVE THE WILD DOGS OF QUATRO PUPPY, WITH THIS FINAL WILL THEY MAKE A COMEBACK" Chapati introduced. With that Bacchus and his team entered more wild than ever.
"FOLLOWING THEM IN 6TH PLACE WE HAVE BLUE PEGASUS" Ichiya and his Trimen and Jenny Realight entered posing for the cameras.
"IN 5TH PLACE WE HAVE THE LADIES OF MERMAID HEEL" Kagura and her team then entered.
"IN 4TH PLACE WE HAVE LAMIA SCALE" Lamia scale then entered, with Chelia smiling and waving to the crowd.
"AND IN 3RD PLACE WE HAVE LAST YEARS CHAMPIONS, WILL THEY ONCE AGAIN CLAIM THE TOP SPOT, ITS SABERTOOTH" Sabertooth then entered all of them with serious expressions on their faces, the crowd was surprised by this as they are usually more boisterous for this.
"Hey something feels off about them, right"
"Yeah, I know"
"Maybe they are upset they are not in first place on the final day"
"Hey look one of their cats missing too" a crowd member pointed out.
"Yeah the frog one is there but where is the red one"
"Lector, Yukino" Sting thought.
"Good Luck Sting-Sama"
"Yeah beat them all up, Sting"
Sting imagined both his girlfriend and his best friend cheering him on, he simply smiled.
"Don't worry you two, I'll definitely win"
"NOW IN 2ND PLACE THEY WERE ONCE THE TOP GUILD OF FIORE 7 YEARS AGO, BUT SINCE THEN HIT ROCK BOTTOM, BUT TODAY THEY CLIMB BACK THEIR WAY BACK TOP WILL THEY TAKE THE VICTORY. THAT'S RIGHT EVERYONE IT'S THE NEW TEAM FAIRY TAIL" Chaptai shouted, getting a loud cheer from the crowd. Fairy Tail entered revealing their all-new team for the day.
"Erza Scarlet," Kagura said as she glared at the Scarlet Knight garbed in a purple kimono with her shoulders exposed
"Laxus" Jura said as he gazed at the Grandson of Makarov
"Gray" Lyon said, he then blushed when he saw the other member.
"Juvia"
"And Cana"
"Hey where's Mirajane"
"Aww man I wanted to see her"
"It seems Fairy Tail chose created an interesting a team," Jura said as he looked at them.
"NOW LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, IT'S TIME FOR THE DARK HORSE GUILD OF THE GRAND MAGIC GAMES. THIS GUILD AND FAIRY TAIL BROUGHT THE GAMES TO A WHOLE NOTHER LEVEL. IN FIRST PLACE WE HAVE THE AKATSUKI!" Chapati shouted, getting cheers from the entire crowd.
Natsu and his team then entered the arena, and everyone felt the absolute power that all five of them displayed. It also seems some of them wearing new clothes though they still wore their black cloaks with red clouds. Gajeel having a yellow headband and wearing his Akatsuki cloak zipped down exposing his black shirt underneath.
Natsu was the only one not wearing his cloak, he was currently wearing a long-sleeved black collared zipped up shirt. He also had his signature white scarf wrapped around his neck, he carried a cold emotionless face he also carried a chokuto at his side in a black sheath. Natsu looked towards Erza and glared at her.
"Natsu," Erza said as she looked at him.
"Cana! Do your best in Mira's Place" Warren cheered.
"Kick their asses Laxus" Bickslow screamed. "And make sure you knock some sense into Natsu and them"
"GO ERZA" Shadow Gear cheered.
"Show them your a real man Gray" Elfman shouted.
"Juvia give it all you got" Lisanna screamed.
The Fairy Tail guild cheered for their team, hoping for their victory and hoping they could reach Natsu, Gajeel, and Wendy.
"You thought this through huh Third," Mavis asked.
"Well, it was our only option," Makarov told her. "If we win, we get Lucy back legally, but if that doesn't work. So we have a plan that covers all possibilities"
"Now that everyone is focused on the Tournament, it's a good opportunity. We will support them. And behind we have another team going to rescue Lucy. In other words, a two-front strategy" Mavis said, with Makarov nodding.
"If anyone can do it, it's those two," Makarov said. "We were lucky we came up with such a brilliant strategy"
"Yes it was very clever" Mavis smiled.
"Yes, it all up to them," Makarov said.
Crocus
Currently, there were a group of two women and three flying cats running through the streets of Crocus running towards the direction of the castle. The three cats were Happy, Carla and PantnerLiilly, One of the women had white-haired with her bangs tied up, it was none other than Mirajane.
The other woman wore armor with a cross on it, she had scarlet red-haired it was none other than another Erza Scarlet.
"So are you sure this is going to work" Carla asked.
"Yeah, don't worry about it," Erza said.
Flashback
"So how are we going to save Lucy," Mira asked.
"We can't just barge into the castle," Gray said "We need to sneak in but how"
"We can't have some of the strongest mages leave the tournament it will draw too much suspicion," Erza said. "We only don't have to sneak, we might have to fight some guards while we're there"
"The question is who do we send" Juvia wonder thinking who should go.
"I have an idea Erza," Kurama said.
"Huh What is it," Erza asked, Kurama signed and told Erza his idea.
"I see that would work," Erza said loudly.
Everyone looked at Erza with surprise as she suddenly just loudly declared something.
"What would work Erza," Makarov asked.
Erza smiled and she then formed a hand sign "This, SHADOW CLONE JUTSU"
Poof
In a puff of smoke, another Erza appeared.
"A clone" Gray grew question mark.
Then it came to Makarov and Mavis realizing Erza's idea.
"I see you'll send one of your clones to go save Lucy, while the main one competes in the games," Mavis said.
"Yeah that's right," Clone Erza said.
"So while we compete in the games and try to win Lucy back legally," Erza said.
"I'll sneak into the castle and try to break her out" Clone Erza finished.
"I see that could work," Makarov said.
"I'll go as well" Mira volunteered, everyone was surprised by this.
"Are you sure Mira?" Makarov asked.
"Yes, Lucy is my friend and I am going to help her" Mira declared, Makarov saw the determination and simply nodded.
"Okay now that we have to plan to get Lucy, what should we do about the games," Gray asked.
"I have a battle plan, but the only guild I don't have a plan for is for Natsu and his guild," Mavis said.
"Don't worry I'll handle it?" the main Erza said.
"Are you sure Erza?" Makarov asked.
"Natsu is expecting a fight with me, and I'll give him a fight" Erza declared.
Flashback over
"So how do we get in the castle" Carla asked.
"I have an idea" Happy said.
"It better not be something stupid," Carla said.
"Hmh" Panther Lily nodded.
"No It's completely brilliant" Happy declared as he showed both the Clone Erza and Mira in ridiculous outfits.
"Everyone looks off," Carla told him.
Mira simply smiled "Don't worry this is fine it just needs some adjustments" The clone Erza nodded in agreement seeing Happy's idea will work.
Domus Flau
"WITH THEIR MAGIC, AND WEAPONS AND THEIR BONDS STRUNG BETWEEN COMRADES WITH AN ALL MEMBER SURVIVAL GAME. WE BEGIN THE GRAND MAGIC GAMES"
It was then all the teams were enveloped in bright light.
"What's going on," Juvia said.
"I don't know," Laxus said.
It was then all the teams were teleported to different parts of the city.
"So it seems the final event takes place in the city," Erza said.
"THE BATTLEFIELD IS THE CITY OF CROCUS, EVERY GUILD IS ALREADY SPREAD OUT AND ON STANDBY"
The announcers then show on Lacrima Vision that all the teams were in different parts of Crocus
"Now to explain the rules, like we said the entire city of Crocus is the battlefield. Whenever a member encounters someone on an opposing team they will have to engage in battle and whenever an opponent loses consciousness or is unable to battle, the winning guild will get a point. Furthermore, each guild will have to elect a leader which will remain a secret from other guilds, and if the leader is defeated the winning guild will get 5 points the maximum number of points a team can earn is 54 points, giving each team an opportunity to win." Chapati explained.
"Now this will be an interesting contest" Yajima smiled.
"Will teams fight as one or split up I can't wait" Mato cheered.
"Alright is the plan clear. Victory is our only option to get Lucy back" Erza told her team.
"It would be good if Mira can get her out safely," Juvia said.
"Yeah that be the best," Cana said.
"Not only that we have another reason to win" Gray added.
"Yeah we have to show everyone here we're still number 1." Laxus smiled.
"Yeah plus we have to deal with Natsu, and his team," Juvia told everyone.
"Don't worry I'll handle Natsu" Erza declared.
"WHO WILL BE THE ONES WHO WILL CLAIM THE TOP SPOT, THE GRAND MAGIC GAMES BEGINS" Chapati shouted in the mic getting loud cheers from the crowd.
"Let's GO" Erza shouted to her team.
"YEAH" her team shouted.
"The final battle has finally begun," Chapati said.
"Yes, it seems that many of the teams are splitting up or fighting individually," Yajima said as he watched on the Lacrima vision.
"Do your best everyone-kabo" Mato cheered.
"It looks like Sabertooth, whose members are all powerful on their own are each fighting individually," Chapati said as he watched. "Other teams seem to fight in teams of two or three"
"Huh," Rufus said as he looked into the distance.
Orga jumped on a nearby roof "Hey what's wrong Rufus"
"They're not moving" Rufus answered.
"HUH, what is this" Chapati shouted.
"Hmm," Yajima said.
Everyone in the crowd was confused when they saw the Lacrima vision of Fairy Tail, all they see is the team just standing there doing nothing.
"It seems that all members of Fairy Tail have their eyes closed and are not moving," Chapati said.
"What do you think they are doing," Obito asked when he heard the announcer.
"It's probably part of their strategy somehow" Itachi answered.
"It doesn't matter, I don't care if we win the Games or not. Just Crush Fairy Tail that's all that matters to me" Natsu told his team, and they nodded in response. "Gajeel I need to speak with you"
Gajeel nodded in response.
"You guys can do what you want, fight if you have to I don't care," Natsu said.
Itachi and Obito nodded, and the two vanished with Obito going into his Kamui Dimension, and Itachi using his crows to vanish, leaving the dragon slayers.
"So what do you need Salamander," Gajeel asked.
"Yes, what are you two going to do," Wendy asked him.
"I have a feeling those Twin Dragons will come and try to fight me and Gajeel," Natsu told them, Gajeel nodded in understanding. "Wendy stick to the shadows, and keep an eye out and fight only if you have to"
Wendy nodded in response and left Natsu and Gajeel.
"That kid really grew up" Gajeel smirked.
"It's been 7 years a lot has changed for us," Natsu said.
"Yeah" Gajeel answered "So do you think it's true"
"Is what true" Natsu responded.
"That they were unconscious when Aconologia nearly destroyed Tenrou," Gajeel asked him.
Natsu remained silent and responded. "It doesn't matter, it doesn't change anything"
"I see," Gajeel said.
"Now go, you'll probably run into that Shadow Dragon at some point, so go do what you want," Natsu told him, and Gajeel nodded and left.
"Hmmm," Natsu said as he thought about the events of Tenrou
"What the hell are you guys doing" Makarov shouted, angered that the team is doing nothing.
"What's happening?" Lisanna said.
"I don't know" Levy responded.
"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING" Max yelled.
"HOW WOULD YOU SCORE POINTS IF YOU JUST STAND THERE" Elfman shouted.
Mavis watched in silence as the team remained standing.
"Well, Fairy Tail's strategy is odd, but it seems other people have encountered an enemy," Chapati said showing that Yuka and Toby of Lamia Scale and Nobarly of Quatro Puppy.
"Huh" Nobarly turned and saw the two Lamia mages.
"Listen I'll seal his magic, and you attack," Yuka told Toby.
"You're making me do the work," Toby said angrily.
"Don't get mad, Wave Boost" Yuka then sealed Norbaly's magic.
"UOH" Toby barked as he clawed Norbaly.
"And With that Lamia Scale gets one point" Chapati announced "Oh it also seems more teams are beginning to battle"
"My, my. We ran to Women how unlucky" Hibiki said.
"If you feel that way, then surrender," Arana told him.
"Nope we're going all out," Ren told her.
"Don't hold it against us?" Eve said.
"We wouldn't have it any other way" Arana declared putting an arm protectively in front of Beth.
"WHITE FANG" Eve shouted unleashing his snow magic.
"AERIAL FORCE" Ren shouted unleashing his wind magic.
"GUAH" Arana and Beth screamed as they were taken out by the Trimen of Blue Pegasus
"OH Arana and Beth of Mermaid Heel are taken out by Blue Pegasus' Trimen, earning them two points, making their total 34 points" Chapari cheered. "The points are on the move, but Fairy Tail still has yet to make a move"
"It also seems the Akatsuki has not made a move yet as well," Yajima said. "Hmm it seems they are staying in the shadows"
"Hey Erza" Macao shouted.
"Hurry up and beat up some enemies" Wakaba shouted.
"Whoa it seems that Lamia Scale is easily taking down the members of Quatro Puppy" Chapati declared as it showed both Lyon and Jura each taking down a member of Quatro Puppy.
"Lamia Scale has already earned themselves 3 points" Yajima announced.
"Making their total 43 points" Mato cheered.
"HAHAHAHAHAHA" Ooba laughed "We won this whole thing when Jura was chosen to Participate"
"Aw man I can't imagine Lamia losing with Jura on their side," Macao said freaking out.
"Someone has to take him down somehow" Wakaba shouted.
"That's right with Jura and Lyon we basically won," Yuka said.
"SHERRIA IS STRONG TO" Toby shouted at Yuka.
"Hey don't get mad at me," Yuka told him.
"I wonder about that," a voice said.
The two Lamia mages then stopped in their place and saw who it was.
"Bacchus," Yuka said seeing the Drunk fighter.
"We can beat him" Toby shouted.
"Two against one huh? Odds are against me, but my soul is burning" Bacchus declared.
"Guess we got no choice," Yuka said prepared to fight.
"Ooh," Toby howled.
"I'll knock you both out" Bacchus shouted.
Then feeling an unfamiliar presence Bacchus looked up in the air and saw something heading towards him.
"Huh," Bacchus said,
CRASH
"GAAAH" Both Yuka and Toby screamed as they were hit.
The unknown person who landed was standing in a large crater standing over an unconscious Yuka and Toby was Sting of Sabertooth.
"AHHH Its Sting, he took down both Yuka and Toby with a single blow giving Sabertooth 2 points" Chapati shouted.
"Oh it's you, now we're talking," Bacchus said eyeing Sting. "Oi what's with that look in your eye, it's different from before"
Sting simply remained silent at the statement and began to engage the drunk fighter in battle. As they battle, Bacchus was unable to land a blow on him no matter where he struck Sting always dodged it with ease. Then Sting felt a strong presence coming and back-peddled away from Bacchus.
"Hey what are you...GAAAH" Bacchus was unable to finish his sentence as he was slashed from the back knocking him out.
"ITS KAGURA" Chapati shouted seeing the swordswoman easily knocking out Bacchus. "Quatro Puppy's leader is down getting Mermaid Heel 5 points giving them a total of 44 points moving them to 4th place"
Once Kagura looked up after finishing off Bacchus and saw that Sting was gone. "He's gone," she said.
"Hmm, that's right. Kagura and Jura will be trouble, let them tire out and we will finish them off later" Minerva said sensing Sting had fled.
"OH it seems Milliana had finished off the last member of Quatro Puppy" Chapati announced seeing the cat girl. "Lamia and Mermaid are both rising in points"
"Well, it looks like Puppy is finished," Yajima said seeing all of Quatro Puppy's members are out now.
"Keep your eyes on the number everyone. We don't know who will come out on top just yet" Chapati shouted. "But it also seems Fairy Tail hasn't yet moved"
"What the hell are you guys doing move" Makarov shouted angrily. "We said will to get Lucy back"
"That's why we need to remain calm Third," Mavis said.
"Huh" Makarov looked towards Mavis "First"
"I have analyzed the enemies' magical power, psychology, and movement patterns. Everything from Day 1," Mavis said. "With that in mind, I carried out simulations"
"Huh," Levy said.
"Um First," Romeo said confused.
"Everything so far has gone accordingly to my calculations," Mavis said, and Makarov gained a shocked expression finding out Mavis predicted these events. "I've already conveyed my plan to them" Mavis then grew a serious expression "To lead my comrades to victory without fail, This is my battle"
Then the Fairy Tail team opened their eyes, and Erza swiftly made hand signs and infused her chakra.
"SHADOW CLONE JUTSU"
Poof Poof Poof Poof
It was then four other Erza's appeared. Catching the entire crowd by surprise in the increased number of Ezra's.
"What is this" Chapati said shocked.
"Cloning Magic," Yajima said seeing the display.
"WOW" Mato cheered "This will make the finale more exciting to watch"
"Hey that's the cloning thing Erza showed us," Romeo said.
"Yeah, its that part of the strategy" Levy wonder.
"Yes now everything is ready," Mavis said.
"FAIRY TAIL STAR STRATEGY ACTIVATE" Mavis declared to the team.
"Roger," the Fairy Tail team said and they all began to move with each clone Erza going speeding off across the city.
"WOW WITH THIS NEW DEVELOPMENT FAIRY TAIL IS NOW ON THE MOVE" Chapati cheered excitedly.
Elsewhere near the Castle.
Two knights were guarding the castle entrance. The two knights then noticed another knight escorting a handcuffed Mirajane.
"What's with her" one of the guards asked.
"One of Fairy Tail's members she's trying to save the girl," the Knight said. "What should I do with her"
"The king or minister is not here, so put her in a cell," the guard said.
"Roger" the knight responded and began to walk away.
"Hey, where are you going Cells are this way," the guard told him.
"Oh I see sorry" the knight apologized. The gates were then opened and the knighted escorted Mirajane inside.
Mirajane then smiled "Your acting has gotten better Erza"
The knights face then changed into that of Erza's and she smiled back at the Take-Over mage.
"Aye," Happy said.
Inside the Castle
There was a young jade hair colored girl looking outside her window, she wore a tiara on her head and green dress.
"Princess Hisui, This is a good opportunity," someone said.
The Princess smiled and looked back at the person.
"Yes, so shall we begin Eclipse Plan 2" Princess Hisui smiled.
A.N Here is Chapter 17, I hope you enjoy the beginning of the final day of Grand Magic Games, who do you think will win. Will Mira and Erza be able to save Lucy. Will Fairy Tail have what it takes to beat the Akatsuki and Erza be able to defeat Natsu. Will Natsu and them come to their senses and rejoin Fairy Tail? What is the kingdom planning for Lucy and Yukino, if you read the manga and watched the anime you already know? Anyway thanks for reading and see you next time and be sure to review and give me your thoughts.