"speaking"
"thinking"
On with the story
Natsu sat on a bench as he reads his book
"hey" Mira and Kagura went to Natsu as the man looks to them "ready for the first round?"
"yeah" Natsu said before reading his book
"are you still going to do it?" Kagura asked with a bit frown "against Erza.."
"if she wants it, I will grant it" Natsu said looking to Kagura with his eyes glowing red before reading his book "I don't care if she is your friend"
Kagura frowns even more as she could tell that Natsu was serious in defeating Erza
"we will now announce the first match in today's tournament's bracket" a voice spoke out as it was the MC
Everyone looks to a giant magic screen as it showed 10 paired matchings
"what!?" Mira exclaimed in surprise as today's first match was crossed between Natsu and 9 other participants "what's going on here!?"
"all opponents are facing against Natsu?!" Kagura said in shock "what on earthland is going on!?
"that witch…" Natsu thought as he knew that this was Irene's doing
Irene sat on her throne as she giggles with a smile before taking a sip of her wine
"we've made it according to your wishes, Headmistress" Minerva said as she appeared behind Irene "this is a very interesting matchup, you've requested"
"job well done" Irene said as her glass of wine floated beside her "Erza"
Erza appeared beside Minerva as she wore armor on
"be a dear and make sure that everything turns out as planned" Irene said while waving a hand to her "and…make sure that you don't hold back in the finals"
"yes, headmistress" Erza said before leaving
"now then" Irene said as her glass of wine floats into her hand "let us enjoy the show"
Natsu stood in the arena field as he was surrounded by 9 participants, all are B rank above
"so, our opponent is the male transfer student" "such an easy prey" "I wonder if we can keep him as a servant?" "he's kinda cute, isn't he?" they started to chatter with each other while Natsu just reads his book
"hello there dear viewers" Irene's voice spoke out on the speakers "as you may see with your own eyes, all challengers will be facing against Natsu Dragneel and for whoever deals the final blow upon him, I shall bestow upon them the title as a new Empress, granted by one of the current Seven Empress who loses in the finals. And the addition of a 1 Million jewel prize as well"
This got the participants riled up for the fight as they readied their magic
"1 Million Jewel prize, and a title as a New Empress" one participant said while licking her lips "killing two birds with one magic cast"
"what is our Headmistress even thinking?! A Prize Money!?" Mira exclaimed while sitting in the crowd's seat with Kagura "now everyone is very vent on taking out Natsu!"
"why would she do such things?" Kagura said before looking to the arena as Natsu closes his book and he pocketed it "even for him, going against a group of B Rank above students..it's going to be hard"
"so…everyone is going against me, huh?" Natsu said taking his glasses and his eyes were glowing red "so be it"
Everyone readied themselves to defeated Natsu before the man suddenly disappears
"where did he go!?" one participant exclaimed while looking around for Natsu with the others doing the same
"and for if Natsu Dragneel passes this match, he will gain a title in our school" Irene said on the mic with a giggle in her voice "a Title that is very befitting for him"
On the arena, Natsu appeared out of nowhere as he defeated every single one of the participants with a karate chop to the back neck and knocks them out
"an Emperor….." Irene said before licking her lips and smirks "…A Dragon Emperor, the Salamander"
The last participant fell down to her knees before to the ground as Natsu stood behind her with his hand beside him
"the winner! Natsu Dragneel!" the MC shouted "it is the birth of an Emperor! A Dragon Emperor, the Salamander!"
Natsu looks down on the fallen participants as he scoffs before walking away
"may it be a B Rank, an A Rank nor even an S Rank" Natsu said as his eyes turned black for a second "..i'll burn down anyone who stands in my way"
"impressive" Minerva said looking to the screen "capable hand to hand ability, and amazing high speed, he is worthy of becoming my slave"
"now now, Minerva, the festival had just begun and we all must enjoy it" Irene said drinking her wine before licking her lips "but I must agree…such an exquisite man to taste…I do wonder what our children will be when I have him.."
"pardon?" Minerva said as she looks to her headmistress
"nothing" Irene said with a giggle "now then, let us make sure this festival's fun won't run out"
Natsu walks in the exit hallway of the Colosseum as he reads his book before stopping
"state your business" Natsu said as he closed his book before looking behind him to see Ikaruga Ryu "did the witch sent you?"
"I have no clue to what you are saying" Ikaruga said while holding her sleeve over her mouth which was smiling "I am merely passing by, you might say"
"then…why do you have your blade hidden, fox?" Natsu replied as beside Ikaruga was a long sword, drawn from its sheath
"very observative….Natsu Dragneel" Ikaruga said with a giggle "you might say….i am wanting to test the water….or rather the fire of the Dragon Emperor"
"is that a challenge?" Natsu said as his right fist, lit into flames "because I am eager to defeat an Empress"
"my, what fire" Ikaruga said before sheathing her sword away "but I'm afraid that I am merely here…to test..and that is all"
Natsu looks at her as the flames on his fist disappeared
"we shall see each other in the coming matches….fare the well" Ikaruga said as she walks away
Natsu looks at her before seeing a Sakura petal falling to his shoulder
He scoffs before blowing the petal away and started walking the other direction
Ikaruga had a smile on her face as she took a glance to Natsu
"like a sleeping beast…..fire shall rage within…..the Dragon's raging flames" Ikaruga thought of a poem before giggling as she left the hallway
That's a wrap!
Bye bye
