Hey, guys! Here is the fourth chapter of Holy World Chronicles! Blake and Kageyama seek the guidance of Eden, Gray, Kiyoko and Makarov to find forgiveness in their past mistakes; Yang and Lucy have a talk of their own. Hope you enjoy it.
Chapter 4 - Repentance
Metropolitan Museum of Art, Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, New York City
"You guys don't have to come." Taichi said, walking down with his best friends and classmates from Manhattan High School: Emily Spring and her twin sister Miku Nakano (both are half-American, half-Japanese) and Kite Dunstan. Alongside them is also Taichi's pet St. Bernard-Scotch Collie named Buck (who he named after his favorite book/movie The Call of the Wild.)
To Taichi, it has been five days since he's seen Kouga, Natsu and Happy, Ruby and Hinata after their initial meeting on June 18, 2014; the day they met. He's been planning to seem them and their friends since he remembered the residence on Fifth Avenue.
His three friends and Buck, were adamant in coming not just out of concern, but intrigue to meet his new friends themselves.
"Of course we do! Isn't that right, Miku?" Emily said, in an energetic tone.
"Y-Yeah…" Miku said, more shy compared to her upbeat twin.
"We all promised each other no important secrets. Don't forget that." Kite explained.
Taichi sighed and decided to go along with his friends.
Buck panted a little with a happy face.
The four friends and large dog continued walking safely, continuing on their designated path together.
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Guild Hall, Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, New York City
Three days have past since the Alliance have started bonding with each other and learn about each of their own abilities after the room contest; Wendy, Carla and Penny won with their Central Park-based room.
Since then, everyone began to learn about each other's pasts and small secrets, with multiple expressions displayed upon knowing them; bigger secrets can come later when they're ready or in need of answering questions they wanna know. Everyone in the Alliance forged multiple bonds and respected each other equally; they can also see spiritual beings that normal humans couldn't see, like Mavis (even though she can only be originally seen by Fairy Tail members).
For Karasuno, they've began re-training in ninjutsu of every aspect under the guidance of Master Saru, even Haruto wanted to learn from the great master to add a new style to his own repertoire.
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It is now 10:08 AM, and class on the second floor is currently in session with Makarov as the teacher.
Kouga fell asleep as the old master was talking.
Yuna softly tried to wake her boyfriend up to no avail.
"Kouga." Yuna said.
"Wake up, Kouga." Yuna said.
Kouga was still sleeping.
"Come on, Kouga. You can't be falling asleep during class." Yuna explained, scolding Kouga to no avail again.
Yuna sighed.
"I always wondered why his grades were slipping back home." Yuna thought.
Yuna then folded two empty pieces of paper as she used them as a fan to smack Kouga's head straight-up.
Kouga was awake in due time; it also caused Natsu, Ruby and Hinata (who were asleep too) to wake up from the sound of the fan hitting the Pegasus Saint.
"I'm up! I'm up!" Kouga hollered.
Yuna simply smiled at her boyfriend, while Lucy felt embarrassed at Natsu's behavior, Weiss irritated by her leader's behavior, and Yachi nervously laughing at Hinata simply because of his simple-minded nature.
Souma snickered in delight.
"Yeah right! You were snoozing right off the bat, Kouga!" Souma hollered.
Souma continued to laugh until Kouga began to wrestle him.
"I'll show you who's laughing now, Souma!" Kouga hollered.
The two friends then engaged into a friendly wrestle which Souma couldn't resist. Makarov became agitated and attempted to stop him, but Daichi beat him to the punch.
"Both of you - BE QUIET!" Daichi barked, which got the two Bronze Saints spooked and immediately stopped fighting.
Everyone in the class immediately sighed.
Around 10:15 AM, class ended and walked out as Makarov began checking results.
"I see that went well." Haruto commented, fixating on his glasses.
Kouga pouted.
"Aw, man." Kouga said.
"You started it." Gray said, annoying Kouga.
Sachi began to widely grin.
"Wonder which one was funnier? The brief wresting, or the getting in trouble part that I heard?" Sachi asked.
A red tick mark appeared on Kouga's forehead.
"S-Sachi-san. I don't think that's the right time for subtlety pleasure. She was only kidding, Kouga-kun." Ryuho commented, defusing the soon-to-happen situation.
Kouga pouted once again.
Sachi gave a little wink.
"Half-kidding, Ryuho-kun. Half-kidding." Sachi commented.
Ryuho sighed out of relief.
"Are you okay, Souma-san?" Emma asked, checking if he was in pain.
Souma snickered.
"Nothing to worry about, squirt!" Souma replied.
Emma nodded in relief.
"That remains to be seen." Erik said.
"Hey!" Souma exclaimed.
"Let's go check on the kids and pets. They're with First Master, Romeo and Wendy downstairs right about now." Laxus explained.
Eden and Gray were getting ready to follow them, before they felt hands on their shoulders from Blake and Kageyama respectively. The former two turned to face the latter two, seeing serious looks on their faces.
"You two need something?" Gray asked.
"Can you two get Master too? We like to… um…" Kageyama explained, now stuttering.
"If you three have the time…" Blake said, acting the same as Kageyama.
Eden and Gray were a bit confused.
"They're asking for some help, and also want Master's advice on their problems. Mind if I join too?" Kiyoko asked, appearing just behind Kageyama and Blake, startling the two before surprising them, and Eden and Gray.
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Having reached the main doors of the Guild Hall, Tai, Buck, Kite, Emily and Miku were awed at the sight of the large building.
"IT'S SUPER HUGE?!" Taichi, Emily, Kite and Miku thought in unison; eyes turned blank white. Buck also had white blank eyes.
"This is where Kouga and the others live?!" Taichi thought to himself.
"Is that you, Tai?" Kouga called out, causing the four teens and large dog see not only Kouga, but also Natsu, Happy, Tanaka, Nishinoya, Elfman and Lisanna.
"It's been a while, buddy!" Happy hollered, flying.
"That is a talking cat! Tai wasn't joking!" Emily and Buck thought in unison, extremely surprised; Kite and Miku were a bit flabbergasted.
"Good to see you, Taichi." Ruby said.
"Been a week hasn't it?" Taichi added, which Kouga, Natsu and Happy nodded in agreement.
"Where's Ms. Ruby and Mr. Shoyo?" Taichi asked.
"Ruby's doing extra credit homework with Weiss. Hinata's with practicing his swordsmanship with his own team." Lisanna replied.
"I see." Emily said.
"Say… has anyone seen Luce?" Natsu asked.
"Last I checked she went to talk to Yang about something." Lisanna answered, which made Natsu feel a little sad.
"It's love~!" Happy teased, as Kouga, Tanaka, Nishinoya, Elfman, and even Emily laughed at their expense.
"Shut up!" Natsu snapped, blushing red as he chased Kouga, Happy, Tanaka, Nishinoya and Elfman around.
"Can't say I blame him. Even with good reasons for leaving, he did made Lucy sad." Lisanna thought.
"Hope they can make peace with each other." Lisanna thought.
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In the sub-basement memorial hall, Lucy and Yang were having a heart-to-heart, while sitting near the bronze statue of Natsu's father and the Fire Dragon King, Igneel. Alongside him are the statues of Metalicana, Grandeeney, Subaru and Pyrrha Nikos; statues of those important people who died in the line of duty to protect those that matter to them.
The two girls were currently talking about their shared pain of both Natsu and Blake having left them despite their good intentions, with Yang finishing her's after Lucy talked.
"I just wish… she was there for me before." Yang said, starting to cry a bit.
Lucy put a comforting hand on Yang's shoulder.
"Yang… I understand how you feel. But I can tell it was hard on Blake to leave you too. She thought the best way to keep you and everyone safe is by trying to take on her past alone." Lucy explained.
"But it was never an option. Pushing everyone away is even crueler than being hurt by the bad guys - and that makes her no different than the man who's tormenting her." Lucy continued.
"If you want her to help you, you have to understand her feelings and give her some space. But you will have to be there for her when the moment counts." Lucy continued.
Yang listened to Lucy clearly and realized something: being mad at Blake won't change her own carelessness costed her right arm at the hands of Adam Taurus, and Blake was so racked with extreme guilt she ran away to settle matters herself even though Yang was angry about it. In fact, her mother abandoning her the same way Blake did, but Blake came back and her mother didn't was because Blake accepted her mistakes and is working really hard to make up while her mother has not.
This made Yang exhale air from her mouth and looked at Lucy directly.
"Thanks. Guess you're that kind of person who sees the good in people, huh?" Yang asked.
Lucy blinked twice before nodding.
"I look out for my friends and help them out." Lucy said.
"Then be honest… you love Natsu?" Yang asked, which made Lucy blush red.
"Hearing you tell me about Blake just shows Natsu feels the same way." Yang explained.
"Losing the father he looked for so long as hard on the poor guy, he left in order to get stronger and protect you and everyone else in your guild, right?" Yang asked, which got the Celestial wizard's attention more.
"Yeah. Just figured that out. Natsu losing his father like how I lost mine…" Lucy admitted, beginning to cry.
Yang patted her in the head with her robotic right hand for comfort.
"Tell you what: I'll talk and maybe confess to Blake, as long as you make up with Natsu. Deal?" Yang asked.
"Sure. I'm sure your teammates want that." Lucy replied.
Both girls began to laugh.
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Midtown Manhattan, Manhattan, New York City
To have their talk, Eden, Gray, Kiyoko and Makarov took Blake and Kageyama to Fuji Hibachi Japanese Steak House on Midtown Manhattan, getting their orders while deciding it to be the place for their talk. Blake was also using her old bow to hide her ears from the populace.
After waiting for a while, the food and drinks were given to them and started to eat their plates.
"So you two need help on getting along with everyone?" Eden asked, after eating two shrimps.
Blake and Kageyama solemnly nodded.
"We have heard about your problems in the past, and it's pretty rare you tell anyone you both knew. But we're all ears." Gray explained.
"The best way is to let it out than keep it to yourselves. That way, you both can learn forgiveness and try again." Makarov explained.
"Well… Yang's the only one who hasn't forgiven me even after I finally came back, and I don't blame her." Blake explained.
"Every choice I've made was either right or wrong, I can't ever tell. And the fact the universe proved me right when the thing I feared the most would come back to haunt me." Blake continued, referring to how Adam promised to "destroy everything she loves".
"I made a vow to never leave my friends again. But what happens if…" Blake finished, though she didn't know what to say in finishing her sentence.
"Blake. I can tell you had to make hard choices when reality hits you in the face." Gray assured.
"I'm no different after trying to kill Deliora out of revenge for my family. And when Master Ur took me in, I neglected her warning and forced herself to use Iced Shell to seal it and herself away." Gray explained.
"And when I faced my father and learned about his suffering, I was conflicted to take him down." Gray continued, as everyone listened intensely.
"He still considered me a son even though he lost the right to be called my father. He gave me his Demon Slaying Magic to hunt down and destroy E.N.D." Gray continued.
"But is revenge the goal, Gray?" Makarov asked, having been concerned after hearing from Natsu about Gray's recent erratic behavior when using Demon Slayer Magic.
Gray was conflicted that he should've remembered he follow Fairy Tail's oath of morality and justice, and becoming obsessed with E.N.D., without knowing who or what "E.N.D" is won't give Gray the answers he needs.
"I'll take your word for now, Master." Gray said, which made Makarov, as well as Eden, Blake, Kageyama and Kiyoko sigh out of relief.
"Blake - I think you've made the right choice of leaving the White Fang and becoming a huntress. Even when you ran away, you realized trying to push others away despite protecting them was selfish and made up for it. The best thing you can do right now is prove you're still here with your friends, and let them help you in your battles when you need it the most, okay?" Gray finished.
Blake, having listened to Gray's advice full heartedly, almost teared up after eating her fish but stood tall and smiled. It may be long for her, but she'll never have to face her demons alone now that she has her friends… especially Yang by her side now.
"Thanks, Gray. I'll do that." Blake said.
"But keep your shirt on." Blake said, scolding Gray as he realized he lost his shirt again.
Eden, Makarov, Kageyama and Kiyoko deadpanned before regaining their composure.
"What about you, Kageyama?" Eden asked.
Kageyama sighed.
"I never told anyone back in my world about my past. It's just…" Kageyama explained; he was however, struggling with what to say after remembering something that felt almost worse as being abandoned by his old team in junior high.
Eden, Gray (now with his shirt back on), Blake and Makarov became concerned.
"It's about your grandfather. Isn't it?" Kiyoko asked, which surprised Eden, Gray, Blake, Makarov, and especially, Kageyama.
"Y-You knew?" Kageyama asked.
"I accidentally overheard you talking to a photo of your grandfather 3 nights ago when it was just you outside while I was checking the greenhouse. I can get the sense that losing him coupled with your teammates abandoned you at Kitagawa Daiichi was cruel to you. The feeling of trying to belonging to something only for that horrible fear to snatch it from you." Kiyoko answered.
"Everyone on the team knows what you've been through since middle school and how you've tried changing for the better. And you have." Kiyoko explained.
"I can relate because I tend to avoid people a lot." Kiyoko continued, which didn't come as a surprise to Eden, Gray, Blake, Makarov, and Kageyama.
"So you had trouble fitting in before you joined the volleyball club?" Blake asked.
Kiyoko nodded.
"It really wasn't easy when I was the only girl in the club before Hitoka-chan joined in." Kiyoko explained.
"But as I spent more time with everyone, I began to feel a strong bond with everyone. Including you, Kageyama-kun." Kiyoko continued.
Kageyama faintly blushed.
"In a way, we're both usually alone before opening our hearts to others, right?" Kiyko finished.
Eden, Gray, Blake and Makarov were silent for a while and waited for Kageyama's possible response of lashing out. But instead… the setter sighed with a relaxing tone.
"You heard right. My grandfather has been there for me and my sister since our parents have been busy with work." Kageyama explained.
"He was there for us and introduced volleyball, which has always been a goal for me to be the best. But… ever since he passed away, I was so angry I lashed out at everyone around me." Kageyama continued, gripping his fists on his pants.
"Everyone abandoned me at Kitagawa and gave me the one nickname I don't ever wanna hear. I even got into that huge fight with Hinata during the summer because he wanted to use the new quick attack with his eyes open and I refused because I thought about playing safe. But it was selfish of me to refute him before we finally managed to do it." Kageyama continued again.
"And now that we're going to fight with our lives on the line, I don't call the shots and must work with them at all costs. Or my arrogance could get everyone killed." Kageyama finished.
"Listen, Kageyama. I feel the same way as you before I became friends with Kouga and the others." Eden explained.
"I didn't get along with anyone and obeyed my father. That costed Aria's life when I did nothing to save her." Eden continued.
"I even questioned myself why I fight until Seiya helped me understand what is truly important in being a Saint: to protect others at any cost." Eden finished.
"So that way… no one will suffer like we have." Gray said.
Makarov managing to drink some tea, decided to pitch in too.
"Blake. Kageyama. It's okay to act tough and trying to do everything alone. But there's no guarantee things are ever that simple." Makarov explained.
"Nothing in this world is ever perfect, and things will easily fall apart like friendship." Makarov continued.
"But the important thing is to find closure within ourselves and make things right. Improve what we've already have to face new challenges. And to know no one has to ever bare whatever burdens they face alone. Having people beside you grants true strength." Makarov continued.
"Above all - I think of everyone in both Fairy Tail, and the Alliance - as my family. So remember that in your hearts." Makarov finished.
Blake and Kageyama, after hearing the sound advices of Eden, Gray, Kiyoko and Makarov respectively, began to think long and hard about everything they've done up until now and realize that true strength comes from the bonds they've made and the hardships they've endured to better themselves over time.
"You guys are right. And we will win this war for all of our worlds. Together." Blake said.
"And make sure everyone gets through this with our teamwork." Kageyama explained.
Eden, Gray and Makarov smiled, while Kiyoko got a little teary-eyed with a genuine smile.
Minutes later, the six were walking outside to head back to the Guild Hall.
"Hey, Shimizu-san." Kageyama said, which got the group's attention.
"I, uh… Uh…" Kageyama said, fidgeting and struggling to think of what he can say because of that time. But because he's more nervous than being the simple-minded idiot he is, he fears breaking the promise he made with Kiyoko to wait and betray her feelings.
Kiyoko fully understood what Kageyama is trying to say without difficulty. Eden, Gray, Blake and Makarov smirked.
Unbeknownst to them, Juvia was hiding behind a trashcan that got the confused looks of several bystanders, knowing Juvia's yandere tendencies towards Gray as she followed him without their knowledge.
"I… I…" Kageyama said, but is silenced when a gentle right hand cupped his jaw and the left gripping his black hair, he was gently guided down until his lips were soon met… by Kiyoko?!
Eden, Gray, Blake, Makarov, and even Juvia were surprisingly shocked by Kiyoko's boldness. Kiyoko herself stepped closer and had to crane her neck back due to the difference in height. The kiss while inexperienced, lasted for 10 seconds before release. Kageyama and Kiyoko were blushing red.
"S-Shimizu-san?" Kageyama asked, still surprised.
"I… I know we promised to wait until after the Spring Nationals. But who knows what's going to happen if we don't win." Kiyoko replied.
"At the very least, I want to give our relationship a chance." Kiyoko continued.
Kageyama soon smiled and gripped Kiyoko's hands with their foreheads touching each other in a warm air.
"I promise to give it a shot. And we're going to fight and live." Kageyama explained.
Eden and Gray gave each other a fist bump, Makarov almost shed a tear, and Blake smiled at the sight of the new couple, making her realize one thing.
"I guess… I am in love too." Blake thought, thinking about Yang.
Blake's cat ears picked up a sound and chuckled.
"You can come out now… Juvia." Blake said.
Juvia gulped as she was spotted by a shocked Eden and Makarov, an embarrassed Kageyama and Kiyoko, and a mortified Gray.
"H-Hi…" Juvia said.
"W-What the…" Gray said, starting to feel like his dignity was tarnished.
"I won't tell anyone. Especially to Natsu-san, Mira-san, Souma, Tanaka and Nishinoya." Juvia explained, deciding to keep whatever she saw a secret.
"Well, my child. I'm glad since you and Gray are now a thing." Makarov teased, which got Gray out of his mortified state and started blushing hard; Juvia did the same.
Eden, Blake, Kageyama and Kiyoko are now surprised that Gray and Juvia were actually a thing. In fact, Gray and Juvia shared their first kiss after embracing each other near Silver's grave since the battle with Tartaros, and Gray feels responsible for putting Juvia through from hearing that her killing Keyes meant undoing his curse on his father and sending him back to the afterlife in peace.
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Guild Hall, Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, New York City
It was almost the time for Taichi and his friends to leave; they say their goodbyes to Kouga and the rest of the Alliance after spending the last hour with them and showing them tons of things to learn from. They're right outside the front entrance.
"It was really great seeing you again, Tai." Kouga said.
"You too, buddy." Taichi said, petting Buck on the head as he panted excitedly.
"Be sure to stop by whenever you want." Natsu said.
"And don't forget the videos I shoed you guys. They'll be really helpful." Emily explained.
"Yeah!" Nishinoya hollered.
"Take care… you guys." Miku said, in a shy manner.
"Probably see you whenever any of us are free." Kite said.
"Stay safe!" Sachi and Emma hollered, waving goodbye.
Taichi waved goodbye as he, Buck, Emily, Miku and Kite left the premises; the Alliance waved goodbye too.
"You know… those guys were really awesome." Souma commented.
"Especially Tai since he did save you guys in the pool." Sachi teased.
Natsu and Happy were ignorantly ignoring the glares from Kouga, Ruby and Hinata, which made the rest of the Fairy Tail feel sorry for the three of them dealing with Natsu and Happy's crazy ideas.
"Hey, we're back!" Gray hollered.
The Alliance look to see Eden, Gray, Blake, Kageyama, Kiyoko, Makarov and even Juvia.
"Kiyoko-san!" Souma, Tanaka and Nishinoya hollered in unison, comically tearing upon seeing their "goddess".
Juvia quickly came to Kiyoko's defense and shoot a blast of water, knocking the trio down to the dumbfounded states of a few.
"Where were you guys? You missed Tai and his pals to hang out!" Ruby exclaimed.
"Relax. You can tell us later." Kiyoko said.
Yang noticed Blake as Lucy nudged her.
"Go on." Lucy whispered, making Yang groan that Lucy is demanding her to uphold their promise now.
Yang began walking towards Blake as Kageyama, Eden, Gray, Kiyoko and Makarov backed away as everyone became silent.
"Hey." Blake said.
"Hey." Yang said.
The two began to fluster in each other's presence, trying to think of what they want to say.
Yang decided to speak first.
"Blake, I-" Yang said, but was suddenly cut off when Blake did the unexpected… kissed Yang on the lips.
Everyone in the Alliance were comically shocked with some of them covering the eyes of young Wendy, Romeo, Evan (he covered his eyes himself for a weird reason), Sachi, Aria, Emma, Ryuho, Raki and Selene.
Blake released the kiss from Yang after a few seconds and panted heavily, leaving Yang shocked.
"I… I love you, Yang! And I swear I won't ever leave you again! I promise!" Blake hollered; her head held down.
Small tears began to form in Blake's eyes, but Yang managed lift Blake's head up and wipe the tears away with her fingers from both hands.
"You took the words right out of my mouth, Blakey." Yang said.
"And yes I am angry you left. But… I could never hate you." Yang continued.
Blake began to cry hard as Yang gave her a comforting hug.
The Alliance were touched, and some like Elfman, Tanaka and Nishinoya bawled wildly. Sugawara was trying his best not to cry, but the moment was so touching some tears flowed down from his eyes.
"Pull it together, Suga." Daichi said.
Ruby and Weiss were now happy that Blake and Yang overcame their grievances and are now a "thing", making Team RWBY stronger.
Lucy smiled that Yang upheld her end, and now she must uphold hers. Walking to Natsu, Lucy grabbed his hand and took him to the back, much to his and everyone else's surprise.
"H-Hey, Luce! Where are we going?!" Natsu asked, but got no answer.
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Natsu and Lucy were now behind the Guild Hall near the garage.
Lucy took a deep breath as Natsu stood confused.
"Natsu. I'm sorry I yelled at you." Lucy said.
Natsu was taken aback by this.
"I know you left because you wanted to get stronger after losing Igneel. But I… I really needed you after I sacrificed Aquarius to save the guild in the battle with Tartaros. It was like losing my first friend to save the person I… I…" Lucy explained, starting to blush.
Natsu began to realize after listening to Lucy that despite his best intentions, he left the guild without thinking how this affected everyone, especially Lucy. He made her cry when he vowed to protect her, but didn't knew how much she needed him back then.
Natsu stepped forward and gave Lucy a gentle kiss on the lips, taking her by surprise. No words were conveyed to tell his love for Lucy.
Lucy soon embraced the kiss as the now afternoon sun shined over them. Everyone else were watching the development were happy to the extreme. Lisanna was happy the most despite loving Natsu in the past, but she moved on and was glad the woman he now choose was Lucy.
Souma, Happy and Mirajane wanted to ruin the moment, but Kouga, Yuna, Lisanna, Erza and Carla silenced them by dragging them away.
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Unknown Dimension
The wastelands were dark and cold, and filled the air with a weird black miasma that contradicts death.
Standing in the middle were four unknown individuals. Each filled with evil in their hearts.
The one forward, drew his sword and slammed it into the ground hard, causing strong shockwaves.
"I'll be seeing you very soon, Kou-Kou." The first individual said.
Preview Skit:
Kageyama: I really want to say thanks… for having this talk.
Blake: Me too. Thank you three so much.
Gray: That's what friends are for.
Eden: Glad you two got that awful feeling out of your heads.
Kageyama: I know I may not change, but I'll try to be more cooperative with my teammates from here on.
Eden: But it's good to let out whatever you've got going in your head so everyone can tell how you feel.
Kageyama: I guess…
Kiyoko: Try not to overthink it, Tobio-kun.
Blake: On a first name basis, eh?
Kiyoko blushed in embarrassment.
Eden: I say it's a good thing.
Kageyama: Just don't say it around the guys. Especially the dumbass duo and four-eyes - they never hear the end of it.
Gray: And especially to Souma, Tanaka and Nishinoya. Those three would murder you.
Eden: Well, Tanaka-san and Nishinoya-san at most. Souma would probably figure it out and try anything to see it for himself.
Gray (showing an expression of dread): And let's not forget Mira.
Kageyama and Kiyoko sighed.
Eden: Next time: Chapter 5 - Battle Trials: Part One.
Blake: Can't wait what that means.
Did you enjoy it? This chapter was quite the therapy with Blake and Kageyama being helped by Eden, Gray, Kiyoko and Makarov to help the two overcome their fears while Lucy and Yang have their own heart-to-heart. I'm not good at these talks sometimes and can find it hard to talk about people's pasts in my own words, but I do the best I can to share how each character feels. A set of four pairings (not totally canon but in this crossover) are shipped: Bumbleby (Blake x Yang), NaLu (Natsu x Lucy), Gruvia (Gray x Juvia), and even one of the weirdest and rare parings that people have mixed feelings about in the Haikyū! series: KiyoKage (Kageyama x Kiyoko), which happened after Haikyū! Ninjas, and both Kageyama and Kiyoko having originally hold off a relationship until after Spring Nationals try to start one now. I do respect KageHina and TanaKiyo, but I find KiyoKage cute and only for THIS series; I'm not rewriting again, but I will pay no mind if anyone likes or don't like the ships in this story.