Hi guys Azza here!
Ok so firstly I'm considering releasing some of the old Tales From The Tale Verse mini chapters as their own stories but only the completed ones just to make them a bit more accessible. Secondly today's one is rather long and equals around 4kish words and you'll understand why once you see who it's about.
Alright onto the reviews!
DarkFireCat – I sent you a PM about it though I don't know if you got it or not.
The Best HolyGrail – Yeah trust me the actual events themselves are just as feelsy even though they are still ages away.
Susano'o Chaos – You are the only one to mention that little drop of info I put in there so nice job! As for his personality it's rather interesting because he actually gets to be raised by both his parents however said parents are also both badass heroes so he's not really a spastic idiot.
As for your next point remember I'm seriously buffing villains in all the series I write and with him being a Primordial naturally he's OP as shit. That being said however if there was another villain higher than him it wouldn't be Achnologia, that just isn't something I could get away with without ruining what would be countless stories worth of hype.
As for Anti being involved well it is however what that means specifically won't even be remotely explored until the very end of this Volume and what will be Volume IV onward. I can't say any more without spoilers but know that Anti is indeed involved in some way.
ZehnerCJ – As of now I plan to go right through to the end of Wano plus after that will be a custom arc based off of Stampede though if Elbaf is the next place in the canon story I might hold off of that for another arc. So for chapter length I can't say for sure but this will be without a doubt the largest story so far since we aren't even at the time skip yet and we're almost at 60 chapters.
And the Inheritance Cycle Volume is the next one.
Alright guys on with the story!
I do not own Fairy Tail, One Piece or the Nasuverse.
Servants And The Ghost Princess
/Natsu's POV/
Feeling that his body was recovered enough to reassume consciousness Natsu's eyes began to flicker along with all his other senses. Almost instantly he felt something off as several foreign scents struck him, not unappealing but merely unknown, which brought on one singular question.
Were they friend or foe?
It was then that his tired and battered body began to awaken and as expected the pain from his fight with Alucard struck him full force. What was unexpected however were the forms attached to his own.
"What do you think Ahnk?"
"Not going to lie to you on this one, you'll either love it or hate it."
"Meaning?"
"Open your eyes and find out," Ahnk replied neutrally prompting Natsu to inwardly sigh as he slowly cracked them open.
"What ..."
His crackly voice had all three beings tense up against him instantly as he fully opened his eyes to find someone rather familiar draped over him wearing almost nothing at all. His mind slowly wound back to when Erza wore something familiar for him during one of their more ... intimate nights together back home.
"Eli? Wh-why are you wearing something like that? Is it some kind of kinky cosplay or something?"
Laying atop of him was Elizabeth Bathory wearing a strange bikini styled armor that was so impractical she may have well worn nothing at all. Eyeing her form he noticed her tail and raised a subtle eyebrow in response until finally said Servant finally deigned to respond.
"E-E-Eli! Who said you could call me something like that you-you big dummy!"
"Well you did, right?"
"I said no such thing!"
It was then that another face entered his field of vision and the gears began to turn in his mind as a second Elizabeth Bathory made her presence known. This one was Halloween themed complete with a little staff and all.
"What the hell is this, where am I?"
"Horohorohoro! My, it seems you two were right when you said he was cute! I didn't believe it when I first got my hands on him but now that I have him here in my arms he truly is a veritable fountain of cutie! So much better than Kumashi!"
Looking to his right there was a young girl who looked more like a teenager than an adult, though his eyes could easily tell she was in her early twenties, tucked into his side seemingly asleep with an adorable smile on her face. Looking at the girl in confusion he was surprised when the same girl came out through his chest and floated above him with a beaming smile.
"A Devil Fruit User, of course."
"And smart too! Ooooh you two definitely snagged me a real cute one this time girls that's for sure!"
"Of course we did Master," the scantily clad Elizabeth replied with a feral grin as she rose into a straddling position as a feral grin made its way onto her face. "After all if you really want the best then you can't find one better than Natsu! He definitely lives up to the hype in ... more ways than one ~"
If he wasn't surprised already he definitely was now as this Elizabeth began grinding against him, a slight blush adorning her otherwise sadistic gaze as the other one pulled his head closer to her chest.
"Indeed, this one is highly sought after in many circles Master. Now we can have him all to ourselves!"
"Um ..."
"Oh, it appears someone is a little embarrassed," the Liz atop of him teased as she ground herself further into him eliciting a rather cute moan in response.
"S-Saber ..."
"Master?"
"P-perhaps we shouldn't rush things with him like this," the pink haired girl hovering above him said shakily as she covered her eyes though it was obvious she was drinking in every last movement through the cracks of her fingers.
"Look, not that I'm exactly disliking this but why exactly are you doing this? Actually more importantly why are there two of you Liz?"
"Isn't it obvious Natsu," the Servant running her fingers through his hair sighed as her free hand moved its way up and down his chest in a seductive manner. "You are our new toy."
"Come again?"
"C-Caster!"
"Master?"
"We were supposed to break that to him gently," the girl snapped as she flew right into Caster's face. "Now you might have ruined everything!"
"Look I've got to ask ... who are you supposed to be?"
One Of The Mysterious Four
Member Of The Thriller Bark Pirates
Hollow Hollow Fruit User
The Ghost Princess
Perona
Bounty – 52,000,000 Berries
"Perona ..."
"That's right though in future I would like to hear you refer to me as ... d-darling o-or perhaps even m-my l-l-l-l-l-!"
"Am I actually dead Ahnk because I am THOROUGHLY confused right now!? I've seriously never met this girl before and yet she looks like she wants to jump me, actually all three look like they want to!"
"O woe is me for I, Natsu Dragneel, must endure such torture at the hands of three beautiful females! Whatever shall I do that these females desire my body-!"
"Shut up dumbass I'm being serious!"
The only response Natsu received was laughter prompting him to tune the bastard out for the moment as his attention returned to Perona who appeared to be still stuck saying the letter L, her face now bright red as a slight trail of blood escaped her nose.
"Um, are you alright Perona?"
"A-am I alright!? Who said you could care about my welfare as if you were my husband!? Y-you're just my prisoner who just so happens to be really cute, smart, strong and even has matching beautiful pink hair like mine ...!"
"I am so lost," Natsu sighed shaking his head before looking over at the Caster Liz. "Is she normally like this?"
"Only around those she thinks are cute but honestly you are the first one who she's been sexually attracted to."
"Might help that he definitely isn't a zombie," Saber Liz added as she placed a hand onto Natsu's still clothed semi erect member. "VERY much alive ~"
"Look ladies this is really flattering and all but I've got stuff to do still so maybe after all of this we can spend some time together but-!"
"Horohorohoro! Silly cutie, you aren't ever leaving me! You belong to me now as my big and cuddly defender!"
"Cuddly defender," Natsu asked confused until his eyes drifted toward the Perona currently nuzzling into the crook of his neck. "Ah ..."
"Plus I'm afraid Master Moria has already won now that he has your shadow so resisting at this point is futile!"
"I really don't see how that is the case Perona," Natsu responded as he went to move his arms only to find them chained together above him. "Sea stone chains? A rather interesting choice since if you touch them you'd be depowered and all."
"That's why they're above you," Perona replied with a grin as she floated over and sat on his chest, not that he could feel it since she was ethereal. "This way the chains can't get in the way of-of ..."
"I know this seems really odd Natsu but hear me out for a second," Ahnk said having finally stopped laughing as his more serious demeanour returned.
"Go ahead."
"You no doubt can sense that we're still somewhat weak after our battle with Alucard so why not play the part of the fool for now and when the time is right we turn the tables on these three?"
"I mean that's not a bad idea but I kind of feel like I don't want to hurt Perona I mean it's obvious she's just got some sort of crush on me, a fantasy at the very least, and I don't think it'd be right to beat the shit out of her for it."
"Obviously you can decide what you want to do when we get enough power back but until then maybe we should just let this amusing situation play out? That being said however I don't have a particularly good feeling about the two Servants though, why is the other Elizabeth not with them and why was she locked away on Ardorton while they remained here free to do as they wished?"
"A fair point Ahnk. Alright for now we'll focus on getting back as much power as we can but keep an eye out for any power spikes. One wrong move and we could have serious issues if Moria does have my shadow."
"Right, will do," Ahnk replied as Natsu returned his focus onto the three girls before him idly wondering just how far they would go to try and win him over.
/Robin's POV/
As Natsu began the process of regaining some of his power Robin and Luffy continued their flight through the collapsing castle of Thriller Bark. Between hordes of undead, a seemingly endless barrage of falling debris and near constant earthquakes the duo had struggled to make any significant progress.
"I swear Natsu better leave someone alive for me to fight because it honestly feels like he's going to town!"
"This isn't Natsu's doing anymore Luffy," Robin replied as she vanished from the Captain's side and appeared above him, kicking a massive stone pillar out of the way with relative ease before vanishing once more and appearing several metres in front. "I can't say for sure who is behind all of this but my connection to Natsu tells me that he isn't even fully conscious at the moment."
"WHAT!? We should go back and help him!"
"And do what exactly, die? It is clear that there are foes here who far outmatch our own levels of power Luffy."
"Well we've gotta do something," Luffy replied through grit teeth, his clenched fists shaking as the ground shook once more. "Natsu, Seilah and Mordred are carrying us through this mess again ... it isn't right!"
"Luffy ..."
Taking a deep breath before sighing Luffy looked up toward the sky as the clouds brought about by Natsu and Alucard's clash slowly began to disperse revealing the pale moonlight obscured beneath its blackened depths. Looking back down toward the ground where his shadow once lay he shook his head before turning around and looking back at the path they had just come with a determined expression.
"Luffy?"
"I'm going back in Robin."
"Even if you stand no chance against whoever that mysterious man was? Even if you stand no chance against Gecko Moria?"
"If I keep letting Natsu handle everything then how am I gonna learn and grow from all these crazy situations Robin? Sure I might get out of this with less damage to myself but it isn't right to saddle Natsu, Seilah and Mordred with the lives of our whole crew."
"So what do you plan on doing then knowing full well you cannot compete with either Moria or that other man?"
"I'll find and beat up someone else," Luffy replied with a slight grin, looking back at her with a fire in his eyes once more. "Plus I can tell you don't wanna run either Robin, you wanna be by Natsu's side right now don't you?"
"W-well ..."
"Go."
"What-!?"
"Go to him, Robin."
"A-are you sure," Robin asked weakly as Luffy began walking back the way they'd just come. "If I leave you then you'll be alone and potentially at the mercy of Moria or his stronger crew members?"
"Don't worry about me Robin," Luffy laughed as he spun back around on his heels to face her. "I've got a feeling in my gut that where I'm about to go and what I'll do there is gonna be real important so I know I'll make it that far at least!"
"I see you are as resolved as ever, Captain," Robin smiled whilst shaking her head. "However you are indeed correct. I do desire to stand at Natsu's side so if you are willing to charge back into the fray then so shall I."
"Now that's more like it," Luffy cheered before spinning around once more and charging off into the ruins of Moria's castle. "If you see the others make sure to let them know what I'm doing!"
"Of course," Robin giggled as her eyes narrowed in on the exact direction her Master currently resided, her Demonic link allowing her to feel his presence. "Right after I ensure he's alright."
/Zoro's POV/
"Could've sworn the ship was around here somewhere," Zoro sighed as he trudged through a collapsed hallway. "Stupid perv cook went and got us lost ..."
As the others scrambled to return to the ship and regroup Zoro had found himself lost within Moria's castle. Having been separated from Sanji at some point he had little idea where he'd ended up but continued to walk forward at his usual pace.
"A shame I can't find any booze in this place, my mouth is so damn dry right now."
Reaching the end of the hallway Zoro decided to look outside and blinked several times at the large crater right next to the castle, the earth scorched black with no sign of its obvious source. Shaking his head he was about to continue walking down the next corridor when the sound of faint clashing steel met his ears.
"Is that ..."
Taking off in a sprint toward the end of the hallway the clashing became much more audible with the strikes becoming more and more frequent until finally he knocked down the door and took in the scene before him.
"It's you!"
"Yo-hohoho! Hello there Mister Zoro, sorry you've had to see me in such a sorry state however I had hoped to spare you from sharing it by warning you all away from this place."
Standing before him, his suit torn to shreds and several cracks in his bones was the singing skeleton they'd met shortly before arriving on Thriller Bark, Brook. Across from him was an undead who eyed both with a passive gaze, his black blade held loosely at his side however Zoro could easily tell this man would tear them to shreds should the slightest hint of attack make itself evident.
"You are a member of the Straw Hats," the undead asked as he took several steps forward putting both Zoro and Brook on guard. "I wondered when the lot of you would begin to make your presence known aboard our ship however I did not expect any of you to appear alone."
"Yeah well we never expected to see zombies running around so go figure," Zoro replied cautiously as he placed a practiced hand on the hilt of his blades, an action that didn't go unnoticed by the undead. "Now who the hell are you and what's going on here?"
"Yo-hohoho! I can sense the will of an aspiring swordsman within you, though it has yet to truly take shape just yet. As for my identity I suppose revealing such a thing isn't totally against the orders of Master Moria so I suppose I can oblige your request."
General Zombie Of The Thriller Bark Pirates
Former Legendary Samurai Of Wano
The Sword God
Shimotsuki Ryuma
"A samurai!"
"Yo-hohoho! I can feel your shock and excitement at meeting one such as I from here boy," Ryuma laughed before adopting what Zoro could only assume was a frown if the wrinkles on his remaining rotting flesh surrounding his face were any indication. "However that only proves just how far you have yet to sail in this vast world."
"What's that supposed to mean," Zoro asked confused only for Brook to answer him.
"That man was once a living legend within Wano Country, the land of the samurai. He is a man who was given the title of Sword God because he was considered to be the world's strongest swordsman at that time, slaying Dragons with but a single swing, killing any other samurai who tried to challenge him with ease!"
"World's Greatest Swordsman you say ..."
"I know that look in your eyes boy," Ryuma muttered as his grip on his blade tightened ever so slightly. "You desire to test yourself against me to see if you have what it takes to vie for the title of 'Master Of The Blade' don't you?"
"Mister Zoro you cannot fight this one," Brook shouted desperately as he moved his position over toward the green haired swordsman. "Trust me when I say that Ryuma is someone who is far beyond your current level of skill!"
"Do not try and dissuade him Brook," Ryuma cut in as Zoro slowly drew his two remaining blades. "To deny one who is as dedicated to the art of the sword as this one clearly is would be nothing short of an insult. You know that you are unable to defeat me Brook due to our differences in the blade however let this one try in your stead."
"But-!"
"I am aware that he lacks something vital that you indeed do possess however if he fails to step up here that very same power may be forever lost to him. Do not deny this man the chance at growing stronger!"
"Before we fight I want to know one thing."
"And what is that boy?"
"You've been brought back by Moria," Zoro asked prompting Ryuma to incline his head ever so slightly in a nod. "Are you the one who has Brook's shadow?"
"Z-Zoro-!"
"Indeed I am," Ryuma replied as he levelled his blade toward Zoro. "When Brook arrived upon this island the first time Master Moria took his shadow and placed it within myself which is why Brook cannot outright defeat me. Not only do I possess most of my original skills but I also know many of those Brook himself would use therefore there is nothing he can attack me with that I shall not foresee."
"So if I defeat you that'll free his Shadow from your control, right?"
"Indeed it would," Ryuma chuckled darkly as he watched Zoro's eyes travel toward his sword. "I can tell you have a good eye there boy for this is indeed not an ordinary sword I wield. Indeed this blade here is one of the Twenty One Supreme Grade Swords, Shusui!"
"Shusui huh," Zoro grinned as he wrapped his bandanna around his head. "If I manage to win I might also claim that sword from you too!"
"Yo-hohohoho! You do possess a fire within you boy, a fire I have not seen in many others throughout my life! However do not ever make the mistake of underestimating a Samurai of Wano lest you choose to forfeit your very life!"
"Brook," Zoro said as he let one eye drift toward the shocked skeleton. "I'll take Ryuma, please go and make sure my other friends are alright!"
"B-but Zoro you-!"
"You'll only be in the way here Brook," Ryuma replied though not in an unkind way. "Better to use your own power toward something beneficial rather than continue to smack yourself up against the rock face, praying for it to shift."
"..."
"I promise you Brook that I'll get your shadow back, I'll defeat Ryuma no matter what it takes!"
"Zoro," Brook muttered as his eyes looked beyond Zoro's base intentions and toward what lay further beneath the man.
What lay within the soul.
"I understand, truly I cannot thank you enough for what you are about to do for me Zoro," Brook replied with a determined expression. "I shall make sure all of your friends are safe and look forward to speaking with you once this is all over!"
"Good. I'm definitely going to be talking to you about those eyes of yours once this is all said and done."
"What," Brook gasped before spinning around and taking off.
"Yo-hohohoho! Do not be so hard on him boy, he's had a long and troubling life."
"Yeah well I'm looking forward to hearing about it after I'm done here with you, Ryuma," Zoro grinned as the pair shifted their footing ever so slightly before shooting off from their respective positions and clashing.
"We shall soon see, boy."
/Robin's POV/
"He's close," Robin murmured to herself as she moved toward a nearby door with silent strides, her Etherious abilities in full effect. "Why has he remained still for so long though?"
Pausing before a door that didn't match the rest of Moria's rapidly collapsing castle she could feel the presence of multiple signatures behind the door. Was he being held captive somehow, would Natsu even be able to be held captive?
Robin knew she'd have to play this situation smart if the strange man from earlier were any indication. Who knew if Moria had any other Servants like him wandering about the island who were just waiting for one of them to slip up?
"If I open this door they'll notice something is wrong even if I suppress myself, so how to get inside ..."
Looking around Robin saw there was a hole in the floor above her that seemed to stretch toward the next room though parts of the wall seemed to obscure the room from any viable means of entrance from her side. Knowing full well that the nearest stairwell was at least ten minutes away there had to be some other way for her to scale the height, over thirty metres of height in fact.
"Natsu and Seilah can fly but am I able to do the same?"
It was a fair question since they'd yet to truly explore just what Robin was in fact capable of which meant that she would need to begin learning now. That in turn rose several new questions such as how one knew if they were capable of flying or not and would she even be able to do it correctly on her first try?
"There must be a way for me to reach that next floor, I must!"
Gritting her teeth as she clenched her fists Robin was unaware of the fact that her body had begun to fade away ever so slightly, her form now becoming ethereal as she hovered ever so slightly off the ground.
The sound of someone charging down the hallway sent Robin into a panic as she ran on the air toward the darkest corner and focused on the one actual ability she knew to obscure herself completely unaware of the fact that she had acquired another.
'Is that ...?'
"Abby WAIT!"
Charging down the hallway making as much noise as possible were Abigail and Elizabeth, both Servants ripping up the ground with each step until finally skidding to a stop before the door.
"Mister Natsu is behind here Elly," Abby said firmly as her hand moved toward the door handle. "I can feel he is regaining strength but something doesn't feel quite right."
"It would be because of 'them' no doubt," Elizabeth hissed as she clenched her fists. "Those two are likely trying to get their claws into him!"
"What do you mean by that," Abby asked with the most adorable head tilt that left Elizabeth cringing.
"W-well ..."
Abigail seemed to lose interest in the answer as her hand moved toward the door once more and threw it open with little regard for stealth fully exposing the pair, and by extension the still invisible Robin, to the scene within.
Within the room that appeared more suited to Elizabeth's fashion sense lay Natsu, still chained up in the centre of the bed as two Servants sat atop him. One Servant was positioned atop his face whilst the other rocked her hips back and forth with gusto just below his waistline.
Floating above the whole scene was a thoroughly embarrassed yet clearly also heavily invested girl who couldn't seem to tear her eyes away from the scene before her, none seemingly having even noticed the door being opened.
Abigail again cocked her head to the side in confusion, unsure as to what exactly was going on. Elizabeth on the other hand now sported a bright red face, the embarrassment clear as day as she watched the two other versions of herself go to town on the man beneath them.
The Caster version who sat atop his face momentarily opened her eyes, licking her lips as she prepared to grind her sex against Natsu's tongue more until her eyes locked onto the duo before her and she did the only correct manoeuvre for when you've been caught in the act.
She screeched. Loud.
The screeching threw her Saber counterpart off of Natsu revealing his fully erect and coated cock to everyone in the room. The girl floating above didn't even seem to care about the two at the door and floated downward to examine it further, an action that amused the man to no end.
"Wh-wh-what the hell are YOU doing her," Caster Liz screeched as her clothing rematerialized around her form. "You shouldn't be here!"
"HOW DARE YOU ASK ME THAT," Lancer Liz shouted back, cracking the walls due to her unique abilities. "BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY HOW DARE YOU DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS TO NATSU WITHOUT INVITING ME!"
"I'm pretty sure that isn't what your priorities should be Liz," Natsu snorted in response only for all three Elizabeth Servants to turn on him and screech as one.
"SHUT UP!"
"I don't understand," Abigail asked as she seemingly skipped into the room. "Why are you angry at your other selves Liz?"
It was then that all three Liz Servants seemed to realize they were about to shatter the innocence of Abigail with the Saber one moving to cover Natsu as best she could, after getting one last good lick in first for good measure using her back to shield the act from those toward the entrance of the room.
Once Natsu was covered it seemed to break the trance the girl above them was in as her dazed mind processed what now lay before her, a fierce blush adorning her features as she floated toward the intruders.
"What do you two think you're doing just barging into a maiden's room like this!?"
"Some maiden you are," Liz snorted in response as she gestured to her real form that was currently half draped over Natsu's nude form, fully clothed but clearly excited nonetheless.
"Th-that's not my fault! I can't control that when I project myself so just shut up!"
As the girls bickered back and forth Natsu slowly found his amusement fading as he felt something brush up against his dampened senses. Narrowing his eyes he noticed that Abigail had also felt it and had spun around to face the empty doorway.
"How dare you ..."
"S-such raw emotion," Abigail gasped drawing the attention of the rest of the girls present onto her.
"What are you on about," Saber Liz snapped only for all the Servants to spin around as one, Saber and Caster immediately moving to protect Perona's real form as the ethereal one watched on in shock.
Emerging from thin air right next to Perona was Robin however her appearance caused any sense of amusement Natsu had to wash away, her almost lifeless eyes locked firmly onto the pink haired teen.
Narrowly missing Perona by mere inches Robin began to snarl, her fangs barred as she crouched over Natsu's once again exposed form seemingly in a defensive manner. Her eyes darted all over the place as her now claw like hands seemed to dance before her like she were playing a melody none could comprehend save for herself.
"How dare you ... taint my MASTER!"
Robin's screech had Perona's ghost form seemingly dispel and her real one wake up before bolting to the far end of the room in fear. Saber and Caster Liz had moved in between the pair however it didn't seem to matter as Robin's stance failed to show even the slightest crack.
"How dare you touch him, act as if he is YOURS to use!"
"Wh-what the hell is this," Perona screeched as she pointed at Robin. "Where the hell did she come from!?"
"I'll kill you, all three of you," Robin hissed as an all too familiar Aura began to manifest around her. "Sister Seilah I can allow since she is Master's first, Mordred as well is Master's most loyal and faithful Knight who must be rewarded ... but trash such as yourselves?"
It was then that Natsu noticed the movements Robin had been making with her fingers were in fact entirely calculated, masked under the guise of madness as his eyes began to connect to the faint traces of Etherious all around them. It was perfect, the way Robin had created her own battlefield right under the oblivious noses of FOUR Servants was a stroke of pure genius!
"You who are less than the scum beneath Master's heel, worthless loose whores do not deserve the warmth of Master's radiance!"
With a snarl Robin attacked, her right arm extending outward with her thumb, middle finger and pinkie all folded inward whilst the rest remained fully elongated.
"Flower Flower: Necrozio Fleur – Ochenta Redback!"
To most it appeared as if the entire room was now coated in rotting hands joined together to create skin based webs however Natsu had seen the attack in its earliest phase. The movements of her hands had directed the Etherious exactly where she needed it to be with each and every last individual sprouted extension of her form having been strategically placed so that all the exits were sealed.
The name of the attack, Ochenta Redback, also was rather telling of the fate of any who would be caught in such a technique. Each extra limb was based on her claw based hands however these were coated to the brim in duplicates of her fangs giving off an even more horrific vibe. It was obvious what Robin had planned and he knew it wouldn't end well for any of those trapped within her web.
"Robin, calm down," Natsu asked softly as her head snapped toward him, eyes narrowed as the Etherious Aura danced around her form in an almost playful manner.
"Calm ... down?"
"Yes," Natsu smiled as Robin slowly lowered herself down to his level, their eyes mere inches apart.
"I will," Robin eventually replied with a smile as several sighs were heard throughout the room. "But only once I have completely and utterly executed those who would dare touch what does not rightfully belong to them."
Now it was Natsu's turn to gape in shock as Robin began to laugh, her melodic laugh he so enjoyed was almost twisted with it now containing such a bloodthirsty and sadistic edge to it. Grabbing his face gently Robin kissed him deeply with him unable to even reciprocate due to his brain having shut down entirely however it soon ended and she pulled away leaving a trail of saliva between them.
"Fear not Master for Sister Seilah and I shall purify you once this is all over ..."
The flesh webbing began to move quite rapidly right as Saber and Caster Liz moved to attack Robin, forcing the pair back prompting Robin to laugh once more. Unfortunately it seemed that whatever mindset Robin currently held it no longer considered Abigail or Lancer Liz as allies as they too were forced back by the ever shrinking web.
"Oi Robin, what are you doing!"
"Eliminating all threats my beloved Master."
This time when Robin began to laugh he could see her sadistic side on full display as her hand made countless complex movements in order to further constrict the flesh webbing as the four Servants plus Perona found themselves stuck within mere metres of each other.
"Suffer," Robin cackled as she began to move her other hand twice as fast as her current one. "Once this is over I shall be sure to ensure there shall never be a repeat of this ... incident!"
As four large necrotic arms rose from the ground within the webbing Natsu began pulling against his restraints with his full strength. Unfortunately the Sea Stone was tough and his Crash Magic seemed to not work on it so he was left with nothing but his own raw strength to try and salvage what had evolved into a chaotic situation.
He just hoped he could stop her before she did something she'd regret forever.
Tales From The Tale Verse
Chance Encounters In My Room IV
Cynthia Dragneel (Caster/Arbitrator)
Initial Summoning:
"Well now, what a rather interesting set of circumstances we find ourselves in. For the record yes I am aware that I probably should've revealed my presence earlier however consider this my official apology!"
"An apology? I think you owe us a bit more than that after hiding out in Chaldea for so long!"
"Ah, see that kind of attitude isn't gonna fly with me. Currently I am Servant Class Caster however you may or may not recognize me by my true name. Servant, Cynthia Dragneel, responding to your summons Master Of Chaldea!"
"Now just wait a sec-!"
"I am aware of my last name there's no need to gape at its brilliance. I have simply come to repay the debt accrued through my own toil, nothing more. Until that debt is paid use me as you see fit, Master."
Dialogue 1:
"Ah ... it's good to be home!"
"Home? We're in Chaldea though?"
"And? Chaldea is my home, Dad and I along with many other long time friends and family poured our own lifeblood into this place to make it work. Considering all that we've managed to accomplish with Chaldea and the amount of time I've spent cooped up in her I do in fact consider this place my true home."
"But what of Earthland?"
"What of it?"
"Isn't that your home?"
"Father and I abandoned that place AGES ago Master, get with the times!"
"But-!?"
"Oooh! Look out Master I can smell someone cooking up a storm so I'll see you around!"
Dialogue 2: (If you have Erza Scarlett – Any Class)
"Mom I'm fine ..."
"Don't be ridiculous Cynthia I can see you're fading away as we speak! I bet you haven't been eating right again!"
"Mom ..."
"And what is with those clothes! The 'sexy scientist' look died out centuries ago!"
"Mom these are just my actual clothes I wore when I was still alive here!"
"I cannot believe Natsu let you go out dressed in such a disgraceful state-!"
"Come on Mom my coat literally goes down to my ankles and I'm wearing shorts!"
"They don't even go past the knee!"
"Look Mom can you get with the times, my clothing is rather tame for the era in which I died so cut me some slack!"
"I will not for there are too many lecherous men gallivanting about these halls that would desire your virtue!"
"Haven't had that in a long time Mom ..."
"CYNTHIA LYCORIS DRAGNEEL-!"
"ERZA TIN CAN SCARLETT-!"
"Don't you go taking that sort of tone with me young lady. Strong as you may be you will still respect your Mother and address her as such!"
"Mom look ... I'm tired of this, tired of all the shit," Cynthia sighed shaking her head. "I'm not a kid; I died well into my eighteen hundreds ok so if anything I'm even older than you. Stop trying to Mother me and just be there like Dad does!"
"Cynthia I don't want to baby you but you always get into trouble even when your loose cannon of a Father is involved. I just want to see you safe, happy and healthy is that so wrong?"
"No."
"Then why do you rebel against me like this?"
"Because I know you'll respond."
"That isn't really a good answer Mom."
"And yet here we are with you speaking to me directly."
"..."
"You don't need to be tough like your Father around me Cynthia-."
"I wouldn't have to if you'd just let me be who I really am and not some stylized version of what YOU want me to be!"
"That's enough Cynthia!"
"D-Dad!"
"Wasn't it you who told me that despite the way your Mother tried to raise you in the end you understood! Wasn't it you who defended her when I demanded to know why you were without food at home whilst she was off doing Wizard Saint business!?"
"D-Dad I-!"
"Do not idolize me over your Mother Cynthia, don't ever do that. I may have been there for you full time after she died but Erza bore you within her whilst I recovered, raised you whilst I was off adventuring in another world ..."
"But you couldn't come back-!"
"And how many times have I told you over the centuries I would've if I could've," Natsu snapped back. "Despite losing me your Mother still had you Cynthia and she cherished you, circumstances however forced her hand many times so she never got to truly spend the time she wanted with you!"
"Yeah well what would you know about that anyway, you had the chance to live with us again like a normal family yet you didn't do that did you."
"Damn brat!"
"You might be my Dad and I love you to death but you're a real hypocrite sometimes," Cynthia sniffed before bolting from the room prompting Natsu to sigh and shake his head.
"Thank you for trying to defend me Natsu."
"Don't worry about it Erza, Cynth is just unsure of things now that she's been forced into the limelight once again."
"She never did like that even back when she was a child."
"And yet I ended up thrusting upon her one of the greatest burdens of all ..."
"You couldn't have done any more than you already did Natsu, no one could've done what you did and lived for that matter. Don't beat yourself up over it."
"Isn't that your job?"
"Not anymore," Erza laughed, playfully punching his shoulder before latching onto his arm and sighing. "I wish we could have done better for her."
"If I could get away with it I would've rewritten history so that we could've but I don't think the Primordials or the One Above All would let me get away with that."
"Then we must continue to do our best for her, even in death."
"Even in death," Natsu whispered softly as he kissed the top of her head gently. "Even in death ..."
Dialogue 3: (If you have Scathach – Any Class)
"You seem out of it today Cynthia," Scathach pointed out in her usual playful tone. "Fighting with your Father again?"
"And Mom too."
"Both? Well today must be a really fun day for you then eh?"
"I don't understand how they can just act like everything that ever happened to them doesn't matter," Cynthia huffed as she continued to lift her weights. "How Mom can just act like Dad was always there, how Dad can just forgive Mom for not being there for me more! How both of them can just ignore the fact they put me through so much shit as a kid!"
"Do you honestly believe that they don't feel regret for their decisions and actions in life," Scathach asked curiously as she picked up the weights Cynthia was currently using and placed them back on the rack above her. "I cannot fully speak for Erza but I know Natsu often confided in me during our time together how he desired to do more for you both."
Cynthia sighed and accepted the towel given to her, wiping away the sweat from her forehead before looking up at the woman who was basically her second Mother and sighed. Despite not being hers by blood Scathach always had treated her as if she were her own, always doting on her and teaching her anything she desired but above all was there surprisingly more than both her parents combined.
"I just don't understand them and I don't know how to feel about that," Cynthia admitted quietly after several moments. "They're my parents but I just can't comprehend the way they act even though I lived with them both until their deaths."
"I believe I can provide you the answer to your problem Cynthia," Scathach admitted with a gentle smile, placing a hand atop her head and ruffling her hair affectionately. "The answer is rather simple though and I don't think you'll believe me if I tell you."
"What is it?"
"The single reason your parents can behave the way they do is love."
"Love?"
"Yes. Both of your parents love each other more than life itself and can overlook the others faults given time and both have had plenty of time to dwell on said faults haven't they?"
"And how does that make you feel," Cynthia asked prompting Scathach to pull her hand away and walk across toward the heavier weight rack.
"How does what make me feel?"
"That Dad and Mom ... you know?"
"Still love each other, fuck on a regular basis?"
"Y-you don't have to be so blunt!"
"Ah, to be young and so thoroughly embarrassed. I remember those days fondly before I finally grew into the woman I ultimately was destined to become."
Turning around to face Cynthia she was shocked to see a true smile from the Queen Of Shadows, not one that seemed forced but a genuine smile.
"I am perfectly content."
"R-really?"
"Well have you already forgotten one piece of crucial information my dear adorable Cynthia?"
"U-umm ..."
"I am the woman who was so beautiful, so seductive and so loving toward your Father that I convinced him to not only marry me," Scathach said in a seductive tone whilst holding up her hand to show her wedding ring. "But also convinced him to ..."
Cynthia swallowed hard as Scathach knelt down toward her, hot breath making contact with her right ear as she licked her lips.
"Knock. Me. Up."
And then she laughed, flicking her purple hair backward as her Crimson Red eyes locked onto the now beet red girl before her.
"Natsu Dragneel might sleep with other women Cynthia, maybe even multiple, however there is one thing that Erza and I will forever have over them all."
"I-I-!"
"We were chosen to bear his children and that says something, especially for my case. Do not forget that after he had you Natsu swore he would never risk having another child yet on that night under the twilight of Dun Scaith he declared his intention to breed me, to claim me fully as his lover."
"Th-this is way too descriptive ..."
"For a solid week we, two lonely and immortal beings ravished one another until our beautiful Son was conceived and I shall fully admit that before Natsu the concept of Motherhood never even crossed my mind. But holding him in my arms, having Natsu by my side as we raised him, was truly the greatest treasure I shall ever possess."
"..."
"When Natsu and Erza look at you I know what they feel for I too got to experience it however the regret Natsu feels, the pain of not being able to experience your early years with you, is something he struggles with beyond even death itself."
"So you think that they don't bother holding the past against one another because it hurts them too much?"
"I think," Scathach grinned as she placed a gentle kiss atop Cynthia's brow before making her way toward the door. "That you are the greatest treasure for them, a gift that no Holy Grail could ever hope to produce and that is something you should always cherish, Cynthia."
And then she was gone leaving Cynthia alone to process the rather strange yet somehow enlightening conversation she'd had in a long time.
Dialogue 4: (If you have Elise Faulkner – Any Class)
"I see," Elise hummed as she leant backward on her bed with a small, knowing smile. "So now that Scathach spoke to you I can only guess that you don't know how to approach them?"
"Y-yeah ..."
"Honestly you got off light with the way Scathach spoke to you Cynth."
"What do you mean Aunt Elise?"
"Well she may or may not have failed to mention that the way the relationship between those three works is a little more ... complicated, to say the least."
"Huh?"
"You didn't think that Erza and Scathach just took turns with Natsu did you," Elise laughed prompting Cynthia to cock her head to the side in confusion.
"What do you mean?"
"Oh boy ..."
"Come on Aunt Cynthia just tell me!"
"Alright then I'll be blunt. Natsu, Erza and Scathach are bound together by those rings Cynth meaning that all three are technically married to one another. There is no jealousy between them because they all love each other equally."
"Wait ... so you mean that Mom and Scathach are in love with each other too?"
"Yep."
...
...
"WHAT!"
"I'm not sure why you're really surprised Cynth," Elise teased playfully. "Those two are actually quite alike with Scathach possessing only a more aloof personality. That aside both get on really well and have grown attached to one another just as much as they are attached to Natsu himself."
"S-so that's why Mom likes my Brother so much ..."
"And Scathach loves you so much," Elise smiled. "Somehow, despite all odds, its one big happy family!"
"And you've known about this for HOW long without telling me!?"
At this question Elise actually blushed and looked away, the smirk never once leaving her face as Cynthia slowly began connecting the dots. "NO WAY!"
"You think in the centuries I spent with your Dad we never considered it even once?"
"OH MY GOD THIS IS SO FUCKING WEIRD!"
"To be fair our relationship never really changed," Elise admitted quickly as Cynthia began freaking out. "There was love there but it's more like ... super best friends who on occasion will do it, I think?"
"I honestly don't know how to feel about this ..."
"I mean it's not like we were doing it behind your back or anything, when we were alive I can count the amount of times we did it ... ok maybe I can't but the point is that it was more for fun than what your Mother and Scathach do it for."
"Is there anyone who HASN'T DONE IT WITH MY DAD!?"
"You know there are plenty Cynth so stop freaking out," Elise sighed whilst shaking her head. "We've known each other basically our entire lives, it isn't that weird. Plus in a way I can actually understand how you feel though I've learned to look past it and see it as a higher being thing."
"Huh?"
"He's done it with my Mother too-."
"LALALALALA! I CAN'T HEAR YOU BECAUSE YOU DON'T EXIST AND GOT SENT TO FIFTH HELL LALALALA," Cynthia SHOUTED as she vanished from the room prompting Elise to giggle.
"Ah I love teasing her, truly never gets old even after all this time."
Dialogue 5: (If you have Natsu Dragneel – ?)
Minding his own business Natsu walked through Chaldea admiring some of the artwork that had been put on display, courtesy of the artisan Servants when a sobbing mess quite literally popped into his arms.
"Cynth?"
"DADDY! AUNT ELISE WAS BULLYING ME!"
Natsu rolled his eyes at the sobbing mess before him knowing full well she was faking it, a tactic she learnt how to use against him after some of her friends back home told her. For the first several centuries it was extremely effective until one day he'd finally decided that a five hundred year old no longer bore the right to bawl for attention and sympathy.
"Cut the crying and just speak Cynth I'm trying to admire some of these works!"
"Fine I'll stop but I still want you to go beat up Aunt Elise!"
"Why?"
"She started going in depth about your sex life to me."
"Do I even want to know why?"
"I was asking her about why you and Mom don't still fight over what we discussed earlier as well as what Scathach told me when I asked her about it and ..."
"Let me guess Scathach admitted that we're all one big happy family right?"
"Y-yeah."
"And you find that your Mother being accepting of something like that is completely out of character I'm assuming?"
"Well Mom is a bit of a stiff so seeing her willingly participate in a three way and even accept you having a kid with another woman is a bit far out isn't it?"
Natsu sighed with a knowing smile as he placed a comforting hand on his Daughter's shoulder, an action that confused her greatly.
"I'm sorry, I often forget that you never had good luck with relationships."
"O-OI! I DID TOO HAVE GOOD LUCK IT WAS JUST THAT I COULDN'T EVER FIND SOMEONE I TRULY LOVED IS ALL AND ANYONE I DID BRING HOME YOU WOULD DEATH STARE UNTIL THEY RAN OFF!"
"I deny all those false and dare I say outrageous allegations."
"Why did you do that anyway?"
"Because ninety nine percent of the men you brought home only wanted one thing Cynth."
"Well hey it's not my fault I inherited the figure of a literal Goddess now is it!? You want me to curse the genes you and Mom gave me now?"
"Of course not because then you'd be insulting my looks and we can't have that."
"Asshole!"
"You say that but I should really point out that you scared away just as many potential partners as I did Cynth," Natsu grinned as the pair began to walk further down the corridor.
"N-no I didn't!"
"Hmm, so the cries of 'oh my god I think you just broke my legs' and 'why are you so rough oh god the pain' were signs of you being a nice and gentle partner?"
"I feel like I should be concerned that you heard that," Cynthia muttered quietly as her face turned beet red.
"Last I checked not all men like a woman who can shatter their pelvic region with one drop Cynth-!"
"Except for you," Cynthia shot back with a smirk prompting Natsu to avoid her gaze though his smirk never lessened. "Your type always was the dominant middle aged woman who, what was that term you used once again?"
"You mean the MILF crossed with an Amazon type right?"
"Yeah, a woman who looked like a really Mommy but could beat the shit out of you and was thick in all the right places."
"What about that?"
"You're telling me guys don't like women who can be rough and dominant yet a lecherous, perverted old geezer like you exists?"
"I resent that and what I was saying was you dated the wrong sort Cynth, kids who jack off to that stereotype on the web but in person would cry if a woman even slightly squeezed their dick. As your Father it was my sacred duty to ensure that my precious Daughter's heart remained intact."
"He says as he proceeded to plough just about any woman who would spread her legs for him," Cynthia scoffed. "Honestly Dad don't even try and compare us because you won't win."
"I consider that to be my greatest victory," Natsu laughed as the pair reached the end of the corridor. "Besides I didn't mind that girl you brought home once, Kara I think her name was?"
"Oh yeah ... Kara," Cynthia laughed though the sound of embarrassment was clearly evident. "Wh-what about her?"
Cynthia looked at her Father's shit eating grin and scowled before trying and failing to punch him in the face, catching her fist with ease prompting her to growl and stamp her foot like a child.
"Feels good to have a partner who can match your strength doesn't it," Natsu teased as he began walking away. "Plus that white leotard didn't leave much to the imagination either so I don't blame you for wanting a taste ..."
"SHUT UP YOU OLD PERV!"
"And what a taste it was if the foundations of the house had any say about it!"
"I'LL BEAT YOUR ASS IF YOU DON'T SHUT UP!"
"Never in all my years have I ever seen a couple look so guilty as they came downstairs, at least she had the decency to apologize-!"
"THAT'S IT-!"
And then he was gone, right as Cynthia lunged for him as laughter echoed all around Chaldea. With a huff Cynthia stomped off determined to forget the entire embarrassing adventure down memory lane.
At least it got her mind off of her original conversation and that was all that mattered.
Likes:
"What do I like? Well let's see I like adventuring, hanging out with Dad, fighting strong people and chocolate mint ice cream! Oh and I LOVE that one game at carnivals where you sit in a little car and ram people!"
"Dodgem cars? When did you use dodgem cars Cynthia?"
"Dad took me to a world that was holding a fair once and we both tried all sorts of games but I liked the ramming cars one the best! I did so good that I destroyed all the others cars and everyone was so speechless!"
"..."
"Dad couldn't stop laughing the whole day!"
"Should we tell her Mash?"
"No Senpai ... let's let her keep that as a happy memory."
Dislikes:
"I don't like Solomon."
"Well that's a given."
"He fucked up my childhood with his scheming bullshit so therefore I hate him however there is one person who I hate more."
"Really," Fujimaru asked in shock.
"Who would you hate more than the man who killed your own Father?"
"As bad as what Solomon did at least he looked Dad in the eye and fought him to do it," Cynthia hissed as her entire body began to shake. "At least you could argue there was honour in that fight!"
"So then who do you hate more?"
"If I EVER see that piece of shit Sosuke Aizen I'll eat him, add his being to my own and torture him within myself for eternity!"
"..."
"..."
"What?"
"Are you actually capable of doing that?"
Cynthia's response was to smirk as she slowly walked toward the pair before tracing a finger across Fujimaru's jaw line.
"What makes you think I'm any less capable than my Father, mortal?"
Licking her lips as her eyes flashed Pure White momentarily Cynthia laughed before making her abrupt exit leaving the pair horrified at what they'd just learned.
Wish For The Holy Grail:
"One wish?"
"Yes."
"If I could only wish for one thing then it would be to go back and prevent the fall of Equilibrius but I don't think Dad would appreciate me doing that."
"Wh-why wouldn't he?"
"Because it ultimately was inevitable and my interference would simply delay the inevitable."
"Oh, so you think it'll just be pointless?"
"Pretty much so aside from that I'd probably just do what Gilgamesh does and use it as a goblet."
Master's Birthday:
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY MASTER!"
"GAH! What the hell Cynthia," Fujimaru gasped as he clutched his chest in shock. "It's only a minute past midnight!"
"And there's not a moment to waste because you only turn eighteen once!"
"C-Cynthia I really would like to go back to sleep-."
"No way, we've gotta bail before any of the responsible adults catch wind of us going out to celebrate now come on!"
"Do I have any say in this?"
"Nope!"
Bond 1:
"I am the Daughter of the legendary Natsu, Master. Dad taught me everything he knows and only age, experience and certain specific circumstances hold me back from basically being a duplicate of him. Despite this I am a legend in my own right and have done much of note so I do hope I live up to your expectations."
Bond 2:
"I have been to many worlds and seen many things, some with Father and some by myself. Through all of them however the foolishness of mortals has persisted and yet we do not hate them for it. Dad and I will always fight for you but I honestly don't share his passion for them, his belief that mortal kind will surpass us. Then again he has seen far more than I'll ever know so perhaps I am indeed in the wrong ..."
Bond 3:
You are ... different. I have watched you as you have fought against odds that would have forced greater mortals to their knees and yet you have yet to so much as falter. But what will happen once you are forced to make decisions that don't just affect you and your perception on existence? Will you still be able to look me in the eye and say that you know the way forward, that you truly do not have need of our kind any longer?"
Bond 4:
"The things Father and I have done, crimes that would even put us at odds with Life and Death, cannot be forgotten. However, what you uncovered is proof of our commitment to see the end of Solomon and whatever evils follow his path of endless incineration until the final end. You have done well to come this far however the dawn has yet to come Master so we must remain ever vigilant and never forget what horrors we experienced in the past lest we doom ourselves to repeat this journey once more."
Bond 5:
"I am Cynthia Dragneel, Second High Arbiter of the Council Of Twenty Four, Third True Hybrid and many more things you would scarcely understand. I watched as my Father was struck down by the Mage King Solomon and the betrayal of one of his closest friends. I was there as Crimson Moon Brunestud tried to destroy your own world only to aid in his defeat alongside Lord Zelretch! I was one of the founders of the Chaldea Institute and one of the two lead architects of its grand design and yet ..."
"Yet?"
"You have surpassed all my expectations, Fujimaru Ritsuka," Cynthia sighed as her true age began to truly shine forth. "When Dad spoke to me of the potential of mortals all I ever truly had for reference was those I'd grown up with or those who eventually were given either God or Devil Auras. But you have no such luxury, no extra powers to draw from, yet you stand on the precipice of Solomon's domain confident in what you are about to do."
"W-well thanks for the vote of confidence because I sure as hell don't feel like I'm confident ahahaha!"
"Even if you personally do not believe you are I can see beyond it," Cynthia replied with a small smile. "Do not lose sight of that which you fight for Fujimaru, for your sake as well as mine."
"Huh?"
"Once this Grand Order is over things will happen, certain actions will occur and you will be tested like never before ..."
Cynthia seemed to be staring beyond him now, her Pure White eyes reflecting a similar surface covered in ... white sand?
"Wh-what do you mean Cynthia? I thought that once we bring down Solomon-!"
"To speak of it more would be to go against Fate, I can say no more on it."
"But-!"
"Do not despair Fujimaru, simply continue on as you have and the rest you seek shall be rewarded to you at Journeys End."
With her rather ominous statement concluded Cynthia vanished leaving a confused Fujimaru to ponder what she had hinted toward and how he should handle things going forward.
Honestly with Cynthia, like Natsu, there is so much I could also put in that would expand her character to almost be on par with Natsu himself but like Natsu I shall restrain myself. Basically with her I wanted to showcase the more silly side of her mixed ever so slightly with the one we've come to know. Showing her more serious side I think would spoil quite a lot and so I refrained from doing so.
But I hope you all enjoyed the rather interesting meme of people teasing her because that will eventually become a thing later on in the series so look forward to it and I'll see you all next chapter!