The crowd cheered loudly as they watched the action unfold through the Lacrima Vision.
"Hydra Fang is finally making a move," Mavis' eyes narrowed.
Makarov nodded "We expected they only fight at the end,"
"WOW! LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! HYDRA FANG IS NOW ON THE OFFENSIVE!" Lola shouted loudly.
"I hope everyone will be okay," Lisanna said.
"All of them are extremely powerful," Levy nodded,
"Yes this won't be an easy fight," Makarov nodded.
"First, did you come up with any strategies," Droy asked.
"Yes, but.." Mavis nodded. "As I said, there are too many unknown factors, especially with Kagura and Juzo, we never saw Juzo fight, and Kagura attack Erza was unexpected, but I'm sure Erza can handle her,"
"And what about the others," Jet said.
"We just have to believe in their strength," Mavis said.
…
Gray smirked "It seems we got some real trouble on our hands,"
"Lyon and Hitomi are both powerful opponents," Juvia nodded.
"Let's work together, we'll have a better chance," Lucy told them and they nodded.
"Let's go," Gray and them charged.
Lyon smirked and put his fist in his palm "Come, Gray,"
ICE MAKE EAGLE
ICE MAKE LANCE
Gray and Lyon fired their ice attacks at each other, each ice projectile destroying each other. Gray flipped in the air and dived at Lyon.
ICE MAKE ICE IMPACT
Gray summoned and dropped a giant Ice Drill onto Lyon.
ICE MAKE APE
Lyon created a giant ice ape to project himself, and once the attacks clashed and destroyed each other, Gray and Lyon smirked at each other.
"Let's go to Juvia," Lucy said.
"Right, we need to support Gray-sama," Juvia nodded.
OPEN SAGITTARIUS
WATER SLICER
Lucy summoned the archer spirit and it fired dozens of arrows at Lyon, while Juvia fired blades of water at him.
ICE MAKE SHIELD
Lyon though created an ice shield to defend himself. Hitomi just silently watched, not wanting to interfere.
Gray though jumped at Hitomi, seeing Lyon distracted by Lucy and Juvia "Don't think I forgot about you masked bastard,"
ICE MAKE SWORD
Gray charged at Hitomi, who jumped back blocking the ice sword with his needle, the two landings in a large puddle from Juvia's attack. The two then clashed, needle to ice sword practically looking even, but Hitomi with the edge in speed.
"Damn he's fast," Gray thought as the two fought.
"You are quite skilled, Gray Fullbuster," Hitomi said.
Gray smirked "Thanks for the compliment, you're not bad yourself," Gray then started to force Hitomi back. Hitomi in response formed high-speed hand signs with a single hand, suddenly a water droplet rose above, a thousand of them in total, shocking Gray.
"What the" Gray said shocked, and the water turned into needles.
THOUSAND NEEDLES OF DEATH
Hitomi then aimed and fired the thousand water needles at Gray, Hitomi immediately the split second the needles got close to them jumped out of the way. Gray was struck directly in the middle of an explosion of water.
"GRAY-SAMA," Juvia cried.
"I'm fine," Gray shouted, wiping his cheek.
"Thank goodness," Lucy smiled.
"Hey don't forget about me ladies," Lyon told them, both Juvia and Lucy turned to Lyon who was smirking "Apologies Juvia,"
ICE MAKE GEYSER
Lyon froze the ground and sent ice spikes towards Juvia and Lucy who were forced to jump back next to Gray.
"These guys really are strong," Lucy said.
"It's not just Lyon we have to worry about, but Hitomi as well," Juvia said.
"Don't worry we got this," Gray smirked.
Lyon smirked "Then come, I'll take you all out at once,"
ICE MAKE WATER SERPENT
Lyon created a giant ice serpent and it headed straight for all of the opponents.
"Shit, everyone gets back," Gray ordered.
ICE MAKE SHIELD
Gray then defended himself and his team with an ice shield, but the shield quickly broke after withstanding the attack,
"Damn, Lyon is as tough as ever," Gray smirked.
"I know," Lucy nodded.
"Hmm, not bad Gray," Lyon smirked.
Hitomi said nothing as his ice dome melted.
"Damn it, not just Hitomi, but Lyon is tough too," Max grunted.
"What are they supposed to do First," Droy shouted.
"Don't worry," Mavis told them. "Just believe in them,"
Hitomi silently stared at the four mages and formed several high-speed hand signs. Seeing Hitomi ready to attack.
"Everyone get down," Gray shouted.
ICE STYLE: TEN THOUSAND ICE PETALS
Hitomi fired a barrage of ice darts at the four, both Gray and Lyon getting cuts around their bodies.
"Gray-sama," Juvia said worriedly.
"I'm fine," Gray reassured.
"Damn, his ice magic is impressive," Lyon said.
Gray nodded "Yeah, I only felt this kind of power from Ice Wizard once,"
"Yes, it's possible his ice magic is comparable to Ur's." Lyon agreed.
"What you're saying he's as strong as the woman who taught the both of you," Lucy said surprised, and both Gray and Lyon nodded. Hitomi brushed his shoulders and formed more hand signs.
KIRIGAKURE NO JUTSU
Hitomi created a large mist cloud surrounding all four mages obscuring their vision.
"What the hell!" Gray said, shocked.
"Is he trying to obscure our vision," Lyon said.
"I can't see anything," Lucy looked around.
"Me neither," Juvia nodded.
"Damn they can't see anything," Warren shouted.
"What are they supposed to do," Alzack grunted.
Mavis' eyes narrowed "They have to be careful, it's possible that he is trying to take them silently,"
Makarov nodded "yes, strike them in silence before they realize it,"
"That sounds like an assassin," Levy said.
"Yes, no doubt about it," Mavis agreed. "This is to be expected but this Hitomi is more than likely a trained killer,"
"Gray," Cana shook.
"Lucy," Happy shivered.
"Juvia," Lisanna said.
Gray cautiously looked around trying to see his way through the mist, as did the others.
"Damn it, where is he," Gray growled.
Gray then suddenly froze feeling someone behind him.
"It's over," Hitomi said
…
Sora looked over the distance seeing a mist cloud "looks like Hitomi-chan is having fun over there," he then turned to Wendy and Chelia who were both breathing heavily. "While I'm absolutely bored,"
"He's taking all our attacks like they were nothing," Chelia wheezed.
"He's strong," Wendy breathed heavily.
Sora signed "Seriously, I expected a bit more. Guess that's what I get for going up against a couple of kids,"
"Don't underestimate me," Chelia declared.
Wendy nodded "Yeah, I'm not going to lose here,"
Sora smirked "Then come on,"
The three Sky images then all took a deep breath.
SKY DRAGON ROAR
SKY GOD HOWL
SKY DEVIL RAGE
…
Laxus slid back after getting attacked by Jura's Iron Rock Fist.
"Damn, guess that Wizard Saint title isn't for nothing," Laxus smirked, but it was then Juzo appeared behind him. Laxus quickly put up his guard, and Juzo punched him directly into another building.
Jura's eyes narrowed and he sent another rock fist this time aiming it at Juzo, who swiftly dodged the attack.
"This Hydra guy is tough too," Laxus stood up.
"Yes, and he uses such strange magic," Jura nodded.
Juzo stood up and brushed his shoulder, and the scales on his arm as did the protruding blade.
…
Erza and Kagura continued to clash swords, Kagura was being more aggressive with her strikes as Erza defended.
"Her sword skills are amazing," Erza thought as she continued to defend.
"Let's see how strong you are, Erza Scarlet," Kagura continued to attack. "Let me see if you're as strong as Natsu-san said,"
The two swordswomen then quickly jumped away from each other. They then charged at each other again, clashing swords once more.
"Erza Scarlet, I am going to defeat you," Kagura declared.
Erza smirked "Come and try it,"
Kagura then jumped back and formed hand signs.
WATER STYLE: WATER BULLET
Kagura fired a torrent of water through her mouth, and Erza quickly dodged it. Once Erza dodge, she charges at Kagura. Kagura quickly defended herself.
"Damn, even Erza is having trouble fighting her," Max shouted.
"The two are practically equal in swordsmanship," Droy cried.
"Don't fret children, Kagura is powerful but she can't beat Erza's spirit," Makarov shouted. "GO ERZA!"
Erza and Kagura once again stare each other down, their blades still clashing with each other.
…
Gray, Juvia, Lucy, and Lyon all breath heavily, all of them covered in cuts.
"Damn it, I can't see anything, and he keeps attacking us out of nowhere," Gray groaned.
"How can we fight him if we can't see him," Lucy groaned.
"First we need to clear this fog," Juvia said.
"Let's stay close for now," Lyon said. "I may not like it, but I feel its best we take him on together,"
Got it, this isn't some guy we can beat on our own," Gray nodded.
"This is a temporary alliance once we beat him we go back to our fight," Lyon told him and Gray nodded.
"Since we can't see, all we can do is counter," Gray said.
"So listen closely, once you hear him go for a counter," Lyon said, Juvia and Lucy nodded.
All four of them closed their eyes and listened carefully.
"Focus," Gray said to himself. It was then he heard faint footsteps rushing towards him "There," Gray quickly turned and punched Hitomi in the guy, sending him sliding to the ground.
"Yeah, you got him," Lucy smiled.
"As expected of Gray-sama," Juvia cooed.
"Not bad Gray," Lyon smirked.
"Got you that time you bastard," Gray smirked.
Gray then charged at Hitomi who stood back up, and the two started to exchange fists. Hitomi to his shock was knocked back again stunned by Gray's ferocity.
"Thought you had me, did ya," Gray knocked Hitomi back. "Let's go guys."
Juvia, Lucy, Lyon nodded at this and prepared to attack.
WATER NEBULA
OPEN SAGITTARIUS
ICE MAKE LANCE
ICE MAKE EAGLE
All four of them fired their attack at Hitomi at once, he managed to dodge a few of the attacks but was still hit full force.
Hitomi stood up "I'm impressed, but I'm ending this,"
DEMONIC CRYSTAL ICE MIRROR
"This is.." Gray and the others looked around.
"It's that move he used on day 1," Warren shouted.
"Great, what are they supposed to do now," Droy cried.
"Don't cry! Gray! Lucy! Juvia! Show that jerk you're real Men!" Elfman cheered.
"Damn it this shit again," Gray looked at the surrounding ice mirrors
"Where is he," Juvia turned.
"I don't know," Lucy said.
"We need to find a way out," Lyon told them.
Hitomi then appeared in the mirrors "don't take this personally, I'm only following orders and fulfilling my duty,"
"Then come and try it, bastard," Gray shouted.
ICE MAKE LANCE
Gray fired ice spears at the mirrors in an attempt to destroy them, but to his shock, the mirror wasn't damaged. "What,"
"These mirrors are special, it will take more than that to destroy them," Hitomi told him.
"GAH!" Lyon screamed, falling to his knees.
"Lyon!" Gray shouted, and he saw Senbon on Lyon's shoulder.
"Damn it," Gray growled, he was about to attack.
"Over here,"
Gray turned in the direction of the voice, he looked over his shoulder and saw Hitomi in another mirror "He moved,"
It was then all four of them started getting assaulted by a rain of Senbon.
"How's he doing this," Lucy cried.
"He's so fast," Juvia said.
"We just have to keep trying to destroy the mirrors!" Gray shouted.
Lyon nodded "Yeah let's go,"
TAURUS
WATER CYCLONE
ICE MAKE ARROWS
ICE MAKE EAGLE
The group aimed their attacks in different directions hoping to destroy a group of mirrors to escape, but once again their attack failed.
"As I said, no matter what you try you can't destroy my mirrors," Hitomi told them.
"WELL, HOW ABOUT THIS!" Gray then jumped at the mirror that Hitomi's reflection was in. Hitomi jumped out and sliced at Gray with his senbon.
"GRAY-SAMA!" Juvia cried.
"As I thought," Mavis said.
"What is it First," Levy asked.
"Well it was kind of obvious but this confirms that Hitomi is traveling through the ice," Mavis told them.
"Eh? Traveling through the ice?" Elfman blinked confused.
"It means he goes inside the ice to avoid attacks, its similar to Rogue hiding in his shadows," Mavis said "His mirror technique is key to that, as is his high speed,"
"But how can they stop him, if they can't catch him," Lisanna asked.
Mavis smiled "Don't worry I have a plan for that,"
"Gray-sama, are you alright," Juvia kneeled to him.
Gray nodded "Yeah, and it's like First said, he's traveling through ice and using his speed to attack us,"
"I figured, that means our ice magic is useless," Lyon said. "If he can travel through it,"
"Not entirely, we got a plan," Gray turned to Lucy.
Lucy nodded and took out 2 keys.
OPEN LEO
Loke then appeared and smirked "Yo, Lucy, Gray, you need some help,"
Gray nodded "Yeah on our signal,"
"You know what to do," Lucy told him, and Loke nodded.
"Summoning more allies does not increase your chance of victory," Hitomi told him.
"LET'S GO!" Gray shouted, it was then he, Juvia, and Lyon jumped at the mirrors.
Hitomi signed "Foolish, no matter what you do it's useless"
"Who cares!" Gray shouted at Hitomi "I'm not going to lose to you, I'm going to beat you and save my friend! I'll do everything for the sake of my friends"
Hitomi was shocked by the declaration, Hitomi then noticed all their eyes are closed "What are they,"
"Now Loke!" Lucy ordered.
"You got it, Luce," Loke smirked and his body started to glow.
LION BRILLIANCE
Loke unleashed a bright flash of golden light, the light reflecting off the mirrors.
"What," Hitomi shielded his eyes "So bright, I can't see,"
"There you are you bastard," Gray shouted charging at Hitomi, his arms protruding ice blades
Hitomi's eyes widened seeing Gray in front of him.
ICE BLADE SEVEN SLICE DANCE
Gray slashed at Hitomi with his ice blades slashing 7 times, sending the masked man through his ice mirrors shattering it, and him falling to the ground, his mask then got a small crack.
"Got you, masked bastard," Gray said.'
"Amazing Gray-sama," Juvia cooed.
"Not bad Gray," Lyon smirked.
"Yeah, you did it," Lucy smiled.
Loke smirked "Well it was thanks to me,"
Gray smiled "Yeah thanks Loke, but I don't think it's over yet,"
Hitomi got his knee breathing, his mask showing signs of cracking.
"So you can keep going huh, 'cause I want to see your face when I beat you," Gray smirked, ready to fight again.
Hitomi was going to fight too but he suddenly stopped, but he just shook his head "No,"
"What," Gray raised an eyebrow.
"I am running low on chakra, so it's unlikely I will emerge the victor with your persistence," Hitomi told him "I will let you have this victory, Gray Fullbuster,"
"What," Gray said confused "You're surrendering,"
Hitomi nodded and threw down a smoke bomb. "We'll fight again soon,"
"Wait," Gray shouted. "Damn it he got away,"
"Well that's one problem taken care of at least," Lucy signed in relief, and Juvia nodded.
"Well, a win's a win," Gray signed and turned to Lyon "Well Lyon let's finish our match,"
"Sorry, but I'm tapped too," Lyon slumped.
"WHAT!" Gray shouted.
"Fighting him took more power than I thought, so I'll give you the point," Lyon smirked.
"Well, that's two points for us," Lucy smiled.
Gray signed "I guess, just kind of sucks that they just kind of surrendered,"
"And with that Ladies and Gentlemen, Gray Fullbuster has earned Fairy Tail A 2 more points defeating both Hitomi of Hydra Fang, and Lyon of Lamia Scale," Lola shouted, earning loud cheers from the Lyon.
"What the hell Lyon!" Odaba shouted "I'm gonna spin you,"
Makarov smiled "Good work, Gray, Lucy, Juvia,"
"Yeah!" Cana smiled "That's one of Hydra's down,"
Mavis nodded "Yes, but it's strange why did he surrender,"
"Well he said, he was out of power right?" Droy said.
"Yes, but I fear it might be something else," Mavis told them, her eyes narrowing.
…
After hearing the announcement, Erza smiled while she fought with Kagura.
"Hitomi-san lost?" Kagura said, shocked.
"Good Job, Gray," Erza smiled.
…
"Ahle, Hitomi-chan lost?" Sora signed "Well guess I have to pick up his pace,"
Sora turned and saw Wendy and Chelia wounded badly, both breathing heavily.
"Well come on, let's have some fun," Sora smirked maliciously.
Both Wendy and Chelia stared at him determinedly, and the two girls charged at him with determined screams.
…
Laxus, Jura, and Juzo all breathe heavily.
Laxus smirked "Have to say, it's been so long since I've had a good and fun fight,"
Jura smiled "Yes, the same for me, I expect nothing less of you,"
Juzo was silent; he didn't want to participate in the conversation.
Laxus turned to him "What you got nothing to say, big guy,"
"I merely want to finish this fight," Juzo simply said. "That is all,"
Laxus smirked "Well let's finish it then,"
"Yes, let us finish this fine battle," Jura smirked.
"Come then," Juzo simply said.
All three of them then charged at each other.
…
Natsu silently watched all the fighting. He closed his eyes and felt an approaching presence.
"Saber's Minerva, what do you want?" Natsu questioned.
Minerva smirked "Your current guild and former guild have humiliated Sabertooth, I'm here for revenge,"
"I see," Natsu's eyes opened, his Sharingan activating.
"Yes, I will defeat you and Everyone will still know that Sabertooth is the strongest," Minerva said powering up. "You may have beaten our Twin Dragons but they are nothing compared to me, so you best be careful,"
"The same goes for you," Natsu stood up, and he turned to face Minerva.
Well, people are asking for it, so I am going to give it to their next chapter, be ready for that. Anyway, what do you all think, now the Gray vs Hitomi fight was going to go a little differently but I couldn't get to work certain moments I decided to drop because of context. Originally going to dive in Hitomi's backstory but decided to save that for a later chapter. Anyway be sure to review and I will see you all next time.