Chapter 10
The Oración Seis
"Speech"
'Thoughts'
"Magic"
Flashback
Location / Date / Time Skip
One Month Later
Worth Woodsea Overlook
"I can hear it." Salamander scratched Cubelious' chin as he listen to the wind. "The sound of light burning into the darkness. It's beautiful."
"Don't jump the gun, Slamander." Racer said walking forward. "We've spent the last month searching this god forsaken woods and found nothing."
"You can't give up hope, Racer." Angel said walking toward her lover. "After all, it's that last bit of light that's the most fun to snuff out."
"I still say we should have blasted this whole place into kindling." The blonde huffed. "We would have been much faster."
"And we would have risked destroying our prize, oh yeah." Hoteye added as he joined them. "Those are not odds I am in favor of." Midnight snored as his carpet floated over.
"Well, if someone didn't bring back a vegetable instead of a walking person, we wouldn't be in this mess." Racer glared at Salamander.
"You trying to say something, Racer?" The pinkette asked.
"Now is not the time for petty squabbles." Brain walked forward between them and stared as mists of dark energy rose from the woods. "The darkness is consuming this forest, which means our goal is near. The foolish children of light gather to make an attempt to stop us." He looked over at Angel and the two shared a smile. "They will fail."
'And so will you, Brain.' Salamander chuckled to himself.
Master Bob's Vista
The members of the Allied Forces stood inside the building belonging the Blue Pegasus master. Four guild had United for one goal; the defeat and imprisonment of one third of the Balam Alliance, the Six Demons more commonly known as the Oración Seis.
The first to arrive were members of Fairy Tail. Erik Valios and his partner Happy, his rival; Gray Fullbuster. Along with them where three very unlucky women, Lucy Heartfilia, Lisanna Strauss and Erza Scarlet. All three girls became the unwilling recipients of flirts and advances of Blue Pegaus's representatives.
From said guild came Hibiki Lates, Eve Tearm, Ren Akatsuki, and Ichiya Kotobuki. Having spent the better part of an hour harassing the three women who arrived first, they decided to get down to buisness when the troll that is Ichiya was frozen by a member of Lamia Scale.
That member was Lyon Vastia, and together with Sherry Blendy and the Wizard Saint Jura, they made up the third guild of this four guild force.
The final representatives were the most shocking. From the Cait Shelter guild came a twelve year old girl by the name of Wendy Marvell. With her came another walking, talking cat named Carla. The smallest of the group, the preteen was extremely nervous about being around so many new faces.
"All right, let's get started." Hibiki waved his hand and a honeycomb of screens popped up out of nowhere. "Our goal is to defeat the Oración Seis beofre they can activate an ancient spell called Nirvana."
"Nirvana?" Erza asked aloud. "I've heard of it..."
"You have, where?" Jura asked.
"Jellal was talking about it at the Tower." She explained. "It was something about a deal he made..."
"Well, what does it do?" Sherry asked.
"That's the thing, we don't know." Eve answered. "We don't know what it does, where its hidden, or what it does."
"And before Jellal could go into further detail, Erik saved me from being sacrificed." Erza added. "So our only advantage is our superior numbers."
"Really wish Elfman and Mira didn't go on a job." Lisanna mumbled with Happy on her head. "I'm not strong like them."
"Don't talk like that, Lisanna." Happy said. "This is your chance to show everyone what you can do."
"I guess..." She said back.
"Right, now on to our opposition." Hibiki pressed a button the keyboard and five profiles popped up. "First..." The first member popped up and showed a man with a blonde mohawk and goggles in a red and white racing suit. "Judging from his name, he probably uses speed magic. Racer."
"I don't like him." Gray said and Lyon nodded in agreement.
The next member popped up. A man with a stone like face and orange hair. He wore priest like clothing, a red bead necklace around his neck and a book in his hand. "This man is willing to wipe out an entire army, if the price is right. Hot-Eye."
"He kills for money?" Lisanna asked.
"He's the scum of the earth." Jura added.
The next member was pulled up. A female in all white feather clothing to match her hair. Blue sleeves covered her arms and legs and her hair was curled up like a halo. "She's a classic femme fatale, always accompanied by her partner. Angel."
"The beautiful but deadly type, huh?" Lucy mumbled. "So, who's her partner?"
"We'll get to him later." Hibiki said as he pulled another picture. A man with black hair asleep on a flying carpet. "The wizard whose a complete mystery to us. Midnight."
"Strange name." Erza said. "I wonder if it has anything to do with his magic."
"Next, we have their master." Hibiki pulled up a picture a dark skinned man with white covered in tattoos. He wore an open coat and carried a skull staff with a gem in its mouth. "Brain."
"So, if this is their master, whose the last member?" Wendy asked, nervously.
"The most dangerous member of the whole guild, Angel's partner." Hibiki said. "He cares not if you're an innocent bystander or the target of a mission. If you are in his way, he will kill you. And probably about everyone else in town if he wants to, and the town."
"Uh, can I stay here to guard the base?" She asked, shaking in fear.
"Me too?" Lucy asked, copying the younger girl.
"Show some back bone you two!" Carla shouted.
"This..." Hibiki pulled up a picture of the last member and Erza, Lisanna and Erik all went wide-eyed. "Is the last member."
"It can't be..." Erza whispered as she stared at the pink hair.
"No freakin' way..." Erik clenched his fists as he locked eyes with red snake in the picture.
'He's a criminal?' Lisanna thought as she stared at the white scarf.
"His name, is Salamander." Hibiki finished before looking at the three Fairy Tail wizards.
"Hey, are you two okay?" Gray asked. "What's with you guys?"
"That man, he was there at the Tower of Heaven." Erza said, making everyone in the room mumble to each other.
"And he's the bastard who killed Simon." Erik added before breaking the doors off the hinges as he ran out the room. "You're dead, Salamander!"
"Erik, slow down! He's mine!" Erza shouted as she ran after him.
"Come on, after them!" Gray shouted. "When those two are angry, they're sloppy and uncoordinated. Easy targets." He and Lucy ran out.
"I need some answers..." Lisanna mumbled as she and Happy followed them.
"We can't let them have all the fun." Lyon said as he and Sherry left the building.
"Come Wendy, let us represent Cait Shelter with pride!" Carla said as she led the young girl out the room.
"We can't let women fight these monsters alone." Eve said as he and the other Trimen ran after the others, leaving Jura and Ichiya behind.
"I'm getting too old for this." The Saint complained. "Regardless, the operation has begun. We should join the others."
"Slow your role, shinydome." Ichiya said. "Is it true that you're a real wizard Saint?"
"That I am." Jura nodded.
"It's an honor to fight along side someone as powerful as Makarov." The short man said.
"No, no. I'm no where near as skilled as he is." Jura said. "It's an honor to old the title, but it is given to whomever the council deems worthy. Saying I'm as powerful as Makarov is like saying the rain is as powerful as the ocean. You can guess which applies to me."
"I see..." Ichiya pulled out a vial. "That would make things much harder if you were as powerful as that fossil." He popped the lid off and a sickening scent overcame Jura. "This particular parfume causes an opponent to lose their will to fight."
"What have... you done?" Jura collapsed to his knees.
"Piri, piri." The troll popped another vial and pain shot through the wizard Saint. "Yes... drown in pain and torment. Enjoying the little effects of my fragrance?" Jura fell on to his back as Ichiya's voice mutated. "No, I meant parfume." He exploded into a puff of smoke and Gemini appeared.
"We're finally normal again!" Mini chered.
"That midgets head was disgusting." Gemi added. "He's a freaking pervert."
"Perverts are gross, brother." Mini nodded.
"No complaining." Angel said as she walked forward. "You're not done yet."
"No... why are you here?" Jura forced himself to his stomach. "Angel."
"Are you really as stupid as you look?" She asked. "You've been fooled. We copied your ally, right down to every thought in his perverted mind."
"Now we know your whole plan." Gemi bragged.
"Can't hide anything from us." Mini teased.
"Two down, and only ten to go." Angel teased with a wink. "Let this be a lesson to you, children of light. There's no stopping the Oración Seis." She pulled out a short knife and stabbed Jura in the gut.
With the Others
"Salamander!" Erza and Erik shouted at the same time. "Get out here!"
"Slow down, you two!" Gray shouted. "We can't let ourselves get separated."
"Calm down!" He and Lucy shouted as they reached the other two, before both slammed Lucy and Gray respectively into a tree.
"That monster killed one of my oldest friends." Erza said to the blonde. "Snapped his neck and then gave him to me like some kinda sick gift. He has to pay. And I'm the one who will make him."
"That freak made Erza cry." Erik said to Gray. "No one makes my friends cry. I'm gonna beat the crap out him."
Lisanna reached them and leaned against a tree. 'I just hope I can talk to him before that happens.'
"Why are we stopping?" Lyon asked as the others reached the Fairy Tail wizards.
"Erza and Erik are really angry..." Happy said from behind a tree. "Stay way from them when they're angry."
"Yuka can attest to that." Sherry said. "He still has nightmares."
"Do you need anything?" The Trimen asked Lisanna as they offered her water (Ren), a towel (Eve) and a fan (Hibiki).
"No!" She shouted. "Besides, did you forget who my big sister is?" The thought of Mirajane blasting them when they arrived to pick up Lisanna made them very glad they were wearing black.
"Thanks for waiting." Wendy said as she and the cats reached the group.
"They weren't wait for you!" Carla shouted as a large shadow blocked out the sun. Everyone looked up as a massive blue and white air ship flew over them. "What is that?"
"That is our secret weapon." Ren said with pride. "The Magic Bomber, Christina."
"I thought that was just a myth." Sherry said.
"Its no myth." Eve said. "We just left before we could tell you we had it with us."
"And with its power we will-" Hibiki started when a massive explosion blew through the ship. "What's wrong with Christina?" More flames peppered the ship until it was sent to the ground, creating an even bigger boom.
Smoke rose from the crash site as Erik sniffed the air. "Gray..."
"I know..." The ice mage said back. "We've got company."
Wendy panicked and hid behind a large rock. "I can't do this..."
"Don't hide!" Carla scolded. The smoke began to clear as six silhouettes walked out of it.
"Its them..." Lucy mumbled as the last of the smoke faded. "The Oración Seis."
"Some lowly maggots have gathered." Brain said in disgust.
"Sorry, but short stuff won't make it to the party." Angel teased.
"And don't expect that baldy either." Gemi said.
"We took them down." Mini cheered.
"Beaten!?" Lyon asked.
"Not possible." Hibiki added.
Salamander looked up and noticed Erza and Erik. "Good to see you two, again."
"The sooner we're done with this, the better." Racer said. "I'll run you over so fast, you're head will spin."
"In this world, money determines strength, oh yeah." Hoteye added. "Save a penny today, and it will turn into a fortune in the future-"
"Shut up." Salamander and Racer said.
Midnight merely snored on his floating carpet. "Is it wrong that I'm terrified of the sleeping one?" Lucy asked.
"Salamander!" Erza and Erik shouted as they charged the snake wizard.
"Deal with them." Brain ordered.
"Got it." Racer disappeared before appearing in the air between the two. "Motor!" He spun his legs and sent both crashing to the ground.
"Erza, Erik!" Two Lucy's shouted at the same time. Both turned to each other until one pulled out their whip and struck the original.
"Why am I whipping myself?" The real Lucy asked confused, making Angel smirk.
"Sherry!" Lyon shouted as the two ran forward.
"Right." She nodded in agreement.
Hoteye opened his eyes. "I see you." He teased as the ground beneath the two turned to mud. "All you need is money! Oh, yeah!"
"What is this, quicksand?" Lyon asked in disgust.
"This is revolting." Sherry complained. "Grab my hand, Lyon."
"I'll deal with Angel." Hibiki said as the Trimen raced towards the feather clad wizard.
"No, I will!" Eve shouted.
"What does 'deal with' mean?" Ren asked. Salamander glared at them before taking them all out with ease. He picked up Hibiki by the collar and had Cubelious bear her fangs.
"Stay away from her." Salamander warned before dropping him to the ground.
"I could have taken them." Angel said as he walked over to her.
"Old habits." The pinkette confessed. "Seems like the one from the parade is here too. Why don't you two have a little chat?"
"With pleasure." Angel walked away as Salamander heard Erza jump.
"Requip!" Erza shouted as she donned her Heaven's Wheel.
"Not bad." Salamander commented.
"Dance, my blades!" Erza launched her swords at him, and he dodged all of them with ease. "That's not possible. Is he reading me?" Racer appeared behind her and she barely blocked his kick.
Erik forced himself up and wiped his mouth clean, looking at Midnight. "Seriously!?" He shouted annoyed.
"Animal Soul: Tiger!" Lisanna turned into her animal form and swung her claws at Angel. The dark wizard dodged them before punching the girl in the gut and pinned her against a tree.
"I understand he saved your life a few years ago..." She whispered to the girl.
"That right." Lisanna nodded. "Now that I know what he is, I just wanna talk to him."
"That won't happen." Angel teased before Lisanna glowed. She backed away as Lisanna's body was replaced by a giant purple rabbit.
"You won't stop me!" Lisanna hopped into the air and fell towards Angel. In a panic, the dark wizard raised her foot and delivered a kick that sent Lisanna crashing through several trees, returning her to normal as she rolled next to Eve.
"Wow..." Angel stared in amazement at her own feat. "I'm stronger then I thought."
"Requip!" Erza shouted again. "Flight Armor!" Now donned in cheetah patterned clothing, she swung her twin blades at Racer.
"That's it." Racer mocked as he dodged her blades. "I like fast women."
"It's no good." Salamander said from behind. "I can hear your next move, Titania." He swung his leg and kicked her in the gut. "Just give up now."
'He is reading me... but how?' Erza thought in frustration as she landed.
"You look confused." The snake wizard mocked. "Can't figure it out? I told you I hear everything." Erza glared at him with pure hatred. "Man, you are really mad."
"Of course I am!" Erza launched forward and swung her blades. "You killed my friend!"
"Who are you talking about again?" Salamander mockingly asked. "I've killed a LOT of people over the years."
"Simon!" Erza shouted as Salamander kept dodging.
"Eye patch guy?" He asked. "Metal jaw? Don't remember him." His words angered Erza more as she swung violently.
"Wakey, wakey!" Erik shouted as he took a breath. "Poison Dragon Roar!" The the torrent of poison shot out at Midnight only to curve around him. "What the? He should be puking right now."
"Careful..." Racer appeared behind him and delivered a kick, followed by a series of punches. "Wake him up, and it'll be your nightmare."
"Ice-Make: Lance!" Gray chanted as the Gemini flew behind and turned into him, and used his own spell against him.
"Ice-Make: Eagle!" Lyon shouted as a flock of the birds shot towards Hoteye.
"Marionette Attack: Mud Doll!" Sherry animated the soft dirt into a puppet and it joined the birds charge.
"Money beats everything!" Hoteye shouted back as a tidal wave of soft earth crashed down onto the two Lamia wizards.
Brian smirked at the sight as Erza kept swinging her swords at Salamander, only to have them be dodged. "So, this is the famed Erza Scarlet."
She swung again and this time, Salamander grabbed her blades. "Don't you remember what I told you at the summit? I can hear it all, it's like a symphony. Your muscles contracting, every breath that you take, and all your thoughts." Images of her childhood went into his head, forcing him to jump back in shock. "What the? You were there?"
"Of course is was!" Erza shouted back.
"No, back then!" Salamander shouted confused.
"An opening!" Erza charged at the murderer, only for the ground to erupt beneath her.
"I saw that, oh yeah!" Hoteye mocked.
"Salamander!" Racer shouted as he kicked Erza. "Pick up the pace!"
"Right, Cubelious!" The snake, having stayed by its masters side, launched off and bit Erza in the shoulder before slamming her down. "Just cause you're fast doesn't mean your safe from Cubelious' venom." Salamander said as his snake returned to him. "Enjoy the agony of waiting for death to claim you."
Brain looked out at the beaten force and smiled. "Absolutely pathetic. Salamander, Angel, finish them."
"With pleasure." Angel said as she walked over. The two gripped hands, raised them together, and a white magic seal appeared before them. Both glowed in a red aura as white energy began to gather around the seal, scaring the others.
"Is that a?" Sherry mumbled.
"A Unison Raid?" Lucy finished her thought.
"I thought that wasn't possible..." Eve groaned.
"Prepare to die." Both dark wizards said at the same time. "Uran-"
"Wait." Brian ordered as his eyes caught a glimpse of blue.
"What gives, Brian?" Racer asked.
"You want us to cast this thing or not?" Salamander added as the spell seemingly froze in place.
"Wendy..." Brain mumbled, looking at the rock.
"Do you know her?" Angel asked.
"There's not a doubt about it." He said, ignoring the question. "That's Wendy. The Neried."
"Neried?" Gray asked.
"What does that mean?" The girl asked as she hid.
"I was gonna ask you." Happy said.
"To think we stumbled upon her here." Brain said with a smirk. "This is quite a find, my friends. Grab her!" He pointed his staff and a green hand flew out and grabbed Wendy.
"Unhand her, now!" Carla shouted as she chased the hand.
"Striking us while we're down?" Erik groaned as he tried to stand up. "That's not fair."
"All is fair if you have the cash for it." Hoteye summoned a seal and the ground morphed like a wave of water.
"Carla!" Wendy grabbed onto the rock to slow herself down.
"Grab my paw!" Both reached out and Wendy grabbed a paw. Unfortunately, it was Happy's.
"Help!" The blue cat shouted as both were absorbed into the staff.
"I have no use for the rest of you." Brain said before turning to Salamander and Angel. "Finish them."
"With pleasure." Angel smirked as the seal glowed again. "Urano Ignis!" About a hundred balls of white fire burst out of the seal and flew towards the downed group.
And this story is back! A few points I wanna make before we go any further.
A major issue I have with this arc will be discussed in the next chapter. Hint; it's in Erza's arm right now.
Don't expect Hoteye to 'believe in the power of love' in this story. WAY too sappy for this world.
Urano Ignis is Latin for 'Star Fire'. Just think of this Unison Raid as a pointable solar explosion. Very pretty, but very devastating.
As you can see, Angel has gotten a massive power up. I wonder how that happened?
By a two to one ratio, Lisanna will be a part of the future poll. Remember, this does NOT mean that she is IN the harem. It just means you have the option of voting for her in the later poll. And I wasn't just gonna leave it as 'boy saved girl, girl falls in love.' That won't work for this story, so I've decided to expand on their 'relationship'. And if it makes you feel any better, if no won the poll, then I would have put Mirajane here.
Well, see you next chapter.
Beta read by Natsu is Awesome.
