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We're now heading into the Tenrou Island Arc
James look at Tenrou Island from the ship and let out a relaxed sigh. The next S-Rank member of fairy tail would be determined here and he wanted to see if Cana could pull it off. Of course that wasn't his only reason for joining everyone, he also wanted to pay his respects to the First Master.
"Well James, I certainly like the view." Cana says to a shirtless James, standing next to him in a bikini.
"I could say the same." James replies.
The sun was so hot that it made everyone strip down to their underwear, besides the master who was wearing tropical clothing just for the occasion. Eventually they could all see the island, and Makarov started to give everyone their information. James; however, felt something and stared out at the Island. He tuned out and only broke out of his trance at the sight of Natsu being flown to the island by Happy, only to meet a wall..
Almost everyone started trying to break out finding that Freed and Bickslow had a head start. After an agonizing, or hilarious i James' case, 5 minutes the enchantment finally wore off and all the contestants and their partners started making their way to the island.
"Hahaha, those guys are hilarious," James says to Makarov, "I wonder who'll win this year."
"You know, I would have chosen you as a contestant, had you not explicitly told me not to."
"I don't need the rank. You know what I can do now, well, kind of. Besides, I wanna see Cana succeed at this. It means a lot to her."
"Hmm, well now. Why don't you join me in some relaxation. You could probably use it more than me." Makarov says.
The two rest on some chairs and soak up the sun. James absorbed the sun's head to use as backup magic in case the need ever arose. Soon he drifted off to sleep.
[Some Time Ago]
"So, how long does this trial take?" Dimaria asks.
"Just a day or two, although it may take longer. We're know to be over zealous at times and I may get stuck at the after-party for some time." James responds.
"Father, what is the trial again?" Jhivaro asks.
"It's a trial that'll test a select few to see if they're worthy of having the title of an S-Rank Wizard. Think of your mother's skill. They're somewhat equal in a ranked regard." James replies.
"I see."
"Well, I'm off. Train hard, I'll be back." James says.
"We'll be here." Jhivaro says.
James summons a Void Portal, and gives them both a smile before stepping into it.
[Present]
James woke up from Makarov nudging him.
"James, the contestants should have finished the First Trial. Let's go see them." Makarov says.
James gets up and follows Makarov to the meeting spot. After a small debriefing the remaining combatants were sent out to complete the Second Trial.
James decided to wander and found himself in a more forest area and felt the same familiar presence that he felt on the ship. He followed the energy to find a familiar face talking to Evergreen and Elfman.
"People? I'm confused, why would people come to such a desolate place?" The man asks, "I was under the impression that this island was un-inhabited."
"well you're wrong pal." Elfman says.
"You're trespassing on Fairy Tail only members of our guild are allowed here." Evergreen says.
"I'm trespassing, forgive me. I didn't know this island was controlled by a guild."
"It is, ours." Elfman says, moving forwards.
"Guys, don't move any father." James says.
The figure looks at James with surprise, while the other two just look at him questioningly. James approaches the man slowly and is soon standing in front of him.
"My lord." James says, kneeling before the man.
Evergreen and Elfman exchange a look.
"James, it's you. Did you get my letter?" Zeref asks.
"I did, and I met the young man myself. Thank you for letting me know." James replies, standing up.
"It was no trouble at all. When I first learned of the news I was filled with a joy I hadn't felt in so long. I also thought the father would want to know."
"Well I am very grateful."
Suddenly Zeref clutches his head, and a moment later a black aura surrounded him. James stepped back and absorbed some of the shockwave of energy while Natsu appeared out of nowhere and pushed Evergreen and Elfman down.
Happy floated down and the four looked at Zeref while James was catching his breath. It took a lot of magic power to absorb that much energy. He looked up to see Zeref crying.
"Look pal, this island is off limits to anyone not in the Fairy Tail Guild. Keep your creepy death cloud out of our trial." Natsu says.
"It's you...Natsu." Zeref says.
Natsu, ever being the negotiator, punches Zeref, mortifying everyone. Zeref nimbly pushes off the ground with his hand and positions himself in a squatted position. He once again stands up with tears in his eyes. The black aura starts surrounding him again and a large wave of darkness consumes Natsu and James while the others ran away.
The trees surrounding the area were withering away and dying, and soon the dust cleared to reveal Natsu but no James or Zeref.
James had moved Zeref so that he was leaning against a tree a good distance from the others.
"How much longer...when will this world stop rejecting me?" Zeref says, raising his hand into the air.
"My lord...Zeref, just try to calm down. you seem rather shaken up." James says.
after a few moments James can feel a strong Magic Power.
"I need to help my comrades. just try and rest." James says before running of.
After running for a few minutes he met a group of Grimoire Heart lackeys, and with a snap of his fingers multiple Void Symbols appeared, snapping all of them in half and bringing their bodies to the Void.
Eventually he stumbled upon Natsu, who looked like he was having fun throwing about the Grimoire Heart Henchmen. Natsu was handling the situation so James just hid in the bushes and started channeling his energy.
"Enough already. I can't watch anymore." Zancrow says, "Leave him to me, I was hoping to get some exercise on this trip. I'll pound this runt into the dirt while you go look for Zeref. Judging by what I've seen so far this should only take a few minutes."
The Grimoire Heart members were leaving when Zancrow heard them say Natsu was strong, which ticked him off.
"He's strong? This Fairy Tail pansy scares you?"
The members start apologizing.
"There is no guild on earth that compares to Grimoire Heart. Understand?"
Black flames erupt from Zancrow's body as James makes his way towards Wendy.
"If you think he's stronger than us then you don't belong here." Zancrow says before attacking his men while laughing sadistically.
After the dust settled Natsu yelled, "You jerk! How could you do that to your friends?"
"They weren't my friends. It's not your business anyways. If I were as weak as you I'd be careful who I run my mouth to." Zancrow replies.
Zancrow starts to cast a spell, but James quickly jumps in front of Natsu. When the spell is cast James takes the brunt of the attack. Zancrow launches an orb at the two and the fire exponentially increases in size, consuming the two.
"You fool, shouldn't have tried to eat above your stature. Like my Divine Flames?" Zancrow states.
"He's a God Slayer Natsu. Let me handle this." James says.
"Hey I can take this guy back off man!" Natsu yells.
"Natsu, you spent a lot of Magic Power venting your anger. After this is over I'll take you on instead, how about that?"
"Hmm...well alright. Kick this guy's but for me."
"Will do."
James cracks his neck and takes up a fighting position while Natsu moves away to where the others were.
"You guys need to go find Makarov. I can feel his energy fading." James says.
Zancrow casts a Fire Spell at James, who merely extends his hand and absorbs the attack.
"Your God Slayer Magic won't help you here."
"Shut up you little runt." Zancrow says, trying to punch James.
James catches the fist and, with an angry expression, broke his wrist. Zancrow screamed in pain and fell to the ground.
"I know people that use God Soul Magic. You are a piece of dust compared to what I have faced." James says, stepping on the other wrist and shattering the bones.
"You are nothing but a spineless coward who tries to talk big." James says, lifting Zancrow up by his neck and absorbing his power, "I could have crushed your body from the very start, but i'm in a bad mood right now so I'm gonna make you suffer!"
James breaks bone after bone, and soon Zancrow was just a bag of broken bones and meat. James lets out a sigh before effortlessly breaking his neck and absorbing the body into the Void.
"Pathetic waste of my time...hmm, Natsu could have probably used that information I gave him in this battle, but I guess that'll have to be tested out later."
James then feels Zeref's anger and quickly teleports to the location just in time to see Zeref being subdued by a woman.
"Do not touch him." James says menacingly.
"Who are you?" Ultear asks.
"My name is James Winter, Zeref's pupil. You are?" James asks.
"I didn't know he had a pupil. My name is Ultear." She says, thinking how handsome the man before her is.
"Let me guess, you're a member of Grimoire Heart." James says.
"Y-yes, I'm guessing that you've met one of the Seven Kin of Purgatory?"
"Yes, I met Zancrow...and killed him."
Ultear is shocked to say the least.
"It was an easy battle really, I never even let him unleash his full power." James says, and a dark figure resembling Zancrow appears next to James, "You see, I use a certain magic that is very high tier, much so above God Slayer. I use Void Magic."
"Incredible-uh, look I have no intention of harming lord Zeref...I merely wish to..." Ultear starts.
"I understand if you have certain feelings for him. He is a very powerful wizard." James says.
James leans Zeref against a tree and sits down to meditate. Ultear sat down next to Zeref and started stroking his hair. James couldn't care less what she did as long as she wasn't planning on harming him. James found himself in his own Void World and looked at the latest addition to his collection. Zancrow's form was floating in front of him, and with a few quick hand motions the body started lowering and woke up to the sound of battle.
Upon opening his eyes James sees Ultear sitting on a tree and Natsu and Happy looking his way.
"Natsu, Happy, good to see you both." James says getting up and dusting himself off.
"James? What're you doing here?" Natsu asks.
"Oh well after you guys left I started looking for Zeref. Oh it seems your scarf is back to normal."
Ultear got their attention and readied for battle. James watched the event with interest and wondered how this would turn out.
A.N. Alright that's scene for now. Zancrow is just...meh, kind of annoying so I just wanted him out of the way. Also, Natsu saw James with Zeref, I wonder what'll happen now that he has that knowledge.
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