(A/N: Alright, this chapter is going to be a little different than how it was in the show because instead of Laxus, it will be Daryun doing the fight, so the whole illusion thing that happened will actually be real because the Raven Tail guild has no reason to actually want to talk with Daryun. It will also happen slightly different but you will see that when it gets there. Also, I am sorry it took so long to update. I sort of lost interest in writing, and just recently school started again so I had no time, but I am writing again now :) I will try my best to write more often, but because of school I might not have enough time all the time. Sorry :( Also, one or two character might not be completely accurate. Anyway, have fun reading!)

Arslan's P.O.V.

Caught up in their victory of second place, the team didn't realise when the first two one on ones already passed. Daryun snapped his head towards the judges stand as he heard the amplifiers crackle and announce him as one of the fighters in the next one on one. Daryun cast a glance at Arslan and let go of the handles of the wheelchair, walking towards the arena. The other fighter is announced as Alexei from Raven Tail. Once Daryun and Alexei were both in the arena, the match started with a bang on the gong.

Alexei threw a punch at Daryun, hitting his jaw and sending Daryun flying backwards. Arslan's eyes widened at the easy take down, unbelieving of what is happening in front of him. Alexei runs forward, aiming a kick at Daryun's chest. Daryun just barely manages to block it, sending Alexei back a few steps and himself back into the ground. Rough parrying between kicks and hits and Daryun's blocking takes up the space of the arena.

Daryun reaches behind his back and pulls out his spear, anding on his feet and getting into stance quickly. Alexei freezes for a second, observing the new development, before charging again. This time, Daryun easily pushes the kick aside and hits Alexei's back with a daggers hilt, causing Alexei to stumble at his landing. Alexei get back up quickly, spinning around to face Daryun. He runs up, catching Daryun off guard and grabbing his throat, pushing him up against the wall behind him. Daryun chokes, lowering his hands out of Alexei's view.

"Daryun!" Arslan calls out, Drawing Alexei's attention to him. Daryun notices and smiles at Arslan, silently thanking him. He dismisses his spear and summons two dull blades, not sharp enough to cut but sharp enough to leave bruises. His magic, a black-purple color, vibrates around the blades. Daryun glares at Alexei, causing him to stutter in his steps and pause for a split second. That second is enough for Daryun to get the drop on Alexei, and he swings his hand towards Alexei, drawing the dull blade into Alexei's stomach. Daryun pulls his other hand back and punches Alexei's face, throwing him backwards. A dust cloud covers where Alexei fell, creating a cover for him. He stands back up, and when the dust clears, he casts his spell.

A large black beam shoots out of Alexei's hands, aimed towards Daryun. The beam surprised Daryun, sending him towards the wall. Alexei stalks towards Daryun and clasps his throat, bringing him up and slamming him against the wall. Daryun chokes, gazing out towards Arslan, who nods. Daryun stares straight into the mask's eyes. Alexei, unperturbed, formed his hand into a fist, drawing back and aiming at Daryun. He swings, a clean cut straight towards Daryun's chin.

Just as Alexei is about to hit, Daryun's fist shoots up and grabs Alexei's, stopping him from the punch. Alexei stares in shock as his arm is forced down. Daryun twists his arm and pushes, effectively breaking it. Alexei yells out in pain and surprise. Daryun, taking this opportunity, kicks Alexei away from him.

The crowd started murmuring worries. The rest of Raven Tail got into the arena somehow, and they were all surrounding Daryun. He backed up slightly, looking around cautiously, before grinning and standing still. Raven Tail took the opportunity to attack. Flare and Obra run at him, Flare lighting her hair on fire and Obra changes his arm into a spear.

Daryun waits until they are a few steps away from him to jump into the air, causing Obra and Flare to hit each other. Flare's hair tangles onto Obra's spear, creating a knot and keeping them in place. As Daryun comes down he kicks the pair to the ground and lands in a crouch, watching as they stumble to the ground.

Alexei, Kurohebi, and Nullpudding approach. Kurohebi summons the sword Daryun uses and swings. Daryun blocks with the hilt of his and kicks him back. Nullpudding transforms his hand into a spiked ball and swings at Daryun, while Alexei uses a stream of something looking like white paper to confuse Daryun. Not being able to see anything, he closes his eyes and listens. The air whooshes and he jumps to the side, avoiding the swing from Nullpudding. A swing from both his front and bellow him makes him jump backwards. Another swing, and he jumps and kicks, smirking when he hears a grunt and a yell.

Daryun opens his eyes and summons a few small daggers, throws them towards Alexei, and spins to Punch Kurohebi's face. Nullpudding runs at Daryun, getting ready to hit him again. Daryun summons iron knuckles and punches him a quick three times in a row, knocking him out.

Now, with Kurohebi to deal with, he summons a sword and stands on guard. Kurohebi also summons a sword and swings unprofessionally, giving Daryun several open spots to hit. He blocks the swing with the hilt of his sword and hits his side with the front of the blade, knocking Kurohebi off balance.

"You may be able to copy my power, but you can never copy the skill." Daryun says. He dismisses the sword and summons the iron knuckles again, quickly punching and knocking Kurohebi out. Daryun dismisses them and breaths in heavily, exhaling just as heavy, and looks up at Arslan. He smiles and raises his fist slowly in the form of an 'L'. The whole of Fairy Tail, plus most of the arena, cheers loudly at the defeat.

"The winner of day threes third match is Fairy Tail's Daryun!" The Pumpkin Man announces to the crowd. Even more cheers erupt from the crowd. Daryun, still breathing heavy, looks over the audience in victory.

"Also, seeing as how this is blatant cheating, the Raven Tail guild will be disqualified!" The Pumpkin man says in addition. When he finishes his statement, guard come from the outside of the arena to collect the members of Raven Tail and bring them away. Daryun sighs and walks out of the arena and towards his team.

Daryun kneels in front of Arslan and puts his left hand on his heart.

"Your Highness, please forgive me for my recklessness." Daryun asks, bowing his head. Arslan smiles kindly.

"You need not do that, Daryun. You did what you felt was right in that situation. There was no recklessness in need of forgiveness. " Arslan says. Daryun lifts his head and smiles softly back at the young prince. He stands back up and bows at the waist before standing up straight. Arslan smiles as his eyes become tearful. Daryun tenses up, eyes widening in surprise and concern, not knowing what to do.

"I almost lost you, Daryun." Arslan says, looking down.

"I- my apologies, Your Highness."

"I do not know what I would do if I did, Daryun." He admits. Arslan sniffles a little and looks back up at Daryun, smiling as tears start to reim his eyes.

"I am very grateful that you won." Daryun bends down and gathers the prince in his arms.

"It is alright, Prince Arslan. I would never leave you." Arslan grips on to Daryun's coat tighter and buries his face into Daryun's shoulder.

"Good."