SailorStar9: After getting Chapter 4 out, this is Chapter 5 of this fic. (Sighs) Guys and girls, is it too hard for you to leave a review, instead of just putting this fic up on your favorited list and story alerts?
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Chapter 5: Fairy Law
"Such excessively violent dragons." Jose snorted.
"No kidding." Ulyo agreed.
"Seems like you didn't account for Natsu's strength in battle." Erza added. "His powers equal or even exceed mine."
"Stop the modesty, Erza of Titania, Ulyo of Crystal." Jose remarked. "Your magical powers are indeed magnificent. It's a first time a mage had met my expectations in a battle. If the both of you had not been wounded by Jupiter, you might even have kept at it a little longer. For such a mighty mage, to be with Makarov or any other Guild, is intolerable." He fired off a blast that knocked both girls into the wall. "Do you know why I did not finish off Makarov?" he questioned, releasing his magic blasts at the wall. "Despair!" both Erza and Ulyo dodged the next wave. "It was to put him in despair. When he awakens and sees his beloved Guild and comrades annihilated, how will he feel? He will be heartbroken. I will wreck that man with despair and grief. He will not have it easy. He will suffer and suffer… until he rots away."
"You filth!" Erza roared, both females striking at the smirking Guild Master.
"Phantom Lord was always the best Guild." Jose dodged the unison attack. "We had the most powerful magic, the best talent and the most wealth in the country. However, in the past few years, Fairy Tail has grown radically strong. Erza, Laxus, Mystogan… those names have reached our city, and rumors of Salamander have spread throughout the country. And before we knew it, Phantom Lord and Fairy Tail had become the two exemplary Guilds of this country. Furthermore, even the Guardians have graced their presence within Fairy Tail. How unpleasant. Especially when it was originally a weak, trashy Guild."
"Silence!" Erza snapped, attacking in fury.
"Are you saying that this battle started because of some petty jealousy?" Ulyo glared.
"Jealousy?" Jose echoed. "That's not it. I want to show our distinct superiority."
"For such a… such a worthless reason!" Erza retorted and the two females charged, Jose dodging each of their blade swipes.
"It has always been an intolerable Guild." Jose scoffed, chaining both women with his magic chains. "And only a slight catalyst was needed to start a war. Like a request to bring back the daughter of the Heartfilla, the plutocrat. The daughter of one of the wealthiest families in the country in Fairy Tail? How big must you people get before you're satisfied? If you get to use Heartfilla's money freely, there's no doubt you'll obtain powers greater than ours. That alone I cannot forgive!"
"Clamoring about being at the top is deplorable in itself." Ulyo retorted.
"However, I'm shocked at your pitiful attempt at information gathering." Erza added. "Lucy ran away from home. Do you think she can still use her family's money? Living in a house rented for 70 thousand, and she works and fights right along with us. We laugh together, cry together, we are all mages of the same Guild. A catalyst for war, you say? Daughter of the Heartfilla family, you say? Just like a flower cannot choose where it blooms, a child cannot choose her parents. What would scum like you know of Lucy's tears?"
"I will just learn from now onwards." Jose tightened his grip on the two girls. "Did you think I'd just hand that brat over to her father? I'll keep her until I've drain her money dry. The entire Heartfilla fortune will be mine! You should just save your strength." He advised, both females trying to break free. "You're just suffering unnecessarily." And sent his ghouls out to draw out their souls. "Now, shall we begin the show of atrocity? I shall let the rest of Fairy Tail see your present states too. The proud Titania and the steadfast Crystal. If they see the wretched shapes you're in, those trash will certainly give in. Even you will be looking quite miserable soon."
"Maya-sama," Ulyo whispered the name of her deceased predecessor. "Please forgive me; for I'll have to break my vow. Forbidden Style Crystal Release…"
"This is…" Erza was astounded when her bindings vanished, a healing light bathing through the opening of the roof.
"Much blood has been spilled." Makarov declared. "The children's blood. The fault of the parent has brought pain and tears upon the children. This is enough, we will reciprocate. We must end this!"
"Master…" Erza wiped off her tears.
"Guess Mystogan was just in time." Ulyo breathed in relief, her armor returning back to her Ring.
"Are you saying that you desire a catastrophe?" Jose powered up.
"If it's for the sake of the Guild." Makarov followed suit.
"What is this warm, familiar magical power?" Gray awoke.
"Everyone, move away from here!" Makarov ordered, blocking off Jose's attacks.
"Why is he here?" Elfman wondered.
"Do as he said." Erza conveyed the message. "Let's go."
"But…" Gray protested.
"Can you stand, nee-chan?" Elfman looked at his sister.
"Since you're here, I have no further need for the small fry." Jose remarked. "But I will finish them off later."
"We will only get in Master's way by being here." Ulyo explained. "He's planning on releasing that; we'll leave everything to Master."
"It's been six years since we last faced each other." Jose stated. "And Fairy Tail has grown to be such a big Guild during that period. It's already been destroyed, though."
"A Guild is determined not by its visage, but by the harmony of the people within." Makarov prepared his spell.
"But I'm elated." Jose noted. "As Mage Saints, we get to establish who is superior."
"I thank all my children." Makarov remarked. "Well done! Take pride that you are Fairy Tail!" with that, both opposing magic decked it out.
"Death Wave!" Jose let his attack loose, Makarov merely defending with a light shield, before firing his light beam.
"Impressive." Makarov noted. "Such magical power at such a young age. You do deserve the title Mage Saint. If you were to use that power righteously, and became an exemplary model for the younger generation, you would have led the world of magic into the future."
"Was that… a lecture?" Jose shrugged.
"According to Fairy Tail's custom of judgment," Makarov declared. "I shall give you a deferment of three counts. Kneel! One!" he started the countdown.
"I never expected you would say…" Jose was unrepentant. "Kneel?"
"Two!" Makarov continued.
"Did you think the best Guild in the country would yield to you?" Jose demanded. "Quit kidding! I can fight as your equal! No, compared to you, who have been domesticated, I'm much stronger!"
"Three!" Makarov finished.
"You're the one who will be kneeling!" Jose declared. "Begone! Vanish from the vestiges of history!" Fairy Tail!"
"That is all!" Makarov finished powering up.
"Vanish, Fairy Tail!" Jose roared and released his power, which was melted into nothingness by Makarov's magic.
"Fairy Law, invoked!" Makarov activated the spell, destroying the Shade Troopers as it washed over the area.
"It's Fairy Law." Ulyo explained. "The sacred light that slays darkness. It slays only what the caster regards as an enemy. It is a transcendent magic that can be considered legendary." Letting out a small smile, she admitted, "I still have much more to work on."
"Never come near Fairy Tail again." Makarov warned after his spell died off. "Having gone to this extreme, the councillors will not remain silent. You should watch out for yourself, for now. Same goes for me." He walked off.
"How sad…" Aria appeared behind him, hands outstretched. "He's full of openings, just like that time. He's mine." Only to be punched off by Makarov's fist.
"It's over." Makarov announced. "The distinctions between the Guilds has been made clear. Should you desire more, I'll annihilate you completely, without leaving a trace. Take Jose and go home." He grinned. "Right now! This victory…" he told his Guild members. "Is not by my power alone. It's a victory for our family."
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