CHAPTER 8
Sasuke and Laxus pressed themselves against the tree, trying to avoid the gaze of the blank humanoid. They'd discovered that that the island was being patrolled by humanoids created by they saw you, they would trap you in a net that suppressed your magic. A couple of people had been caught already but Sasuke and Laxus weren't planning to.
A humanoid had just approached down the path Sasuke and Laxus were following. They had jumped to the side and flattened themselves against a tree. The humanoid walked passed them, it's blank face searching for intruders. As it passed them Sasuke and Laxus they sunk into the grass. The humanoid turned and walked back past them. It stopped and stayed still.
"Damn. It's stopped. We'll have to take it down." Laxus hissed at Sasuke.
"Alright, one, two, and three!"
On three Laxus fired lightning at the humanoid, paralysing it and Sasuke got behind it and slid his sword across it's throat. It not of been human, but it acted like one. It crumpled and didn't get up. The pair walked on, keeping to the shadows. They came across a pair of humanoids standing guard on the path.
Laxus crawled through the grass while Sasuke hopped across the trees above. They hid behind a rock while a humanoid advanced on , Sasuke jumped out from behind the rock and as fast as he could, shot a bolt of Chidori at the humanoid, blowing it's head off just as the net began to emerge. Sasuke sighed. That had been close.
They emerged and kept walking, but they spotted a nearby group of humanoids. Laxus frowned.
"What are we gonna do?"
Sasuke looked around till his gaze settled on a nearby patch of mud. He smirked at Laxus.
"Uchiha, don't you dare."
Makarov sat by the tree, waiting. One of the humanoids had been taken down, but he hadn't caught a glimpses of anyone. He could see what the humanoids saw, but he didn't control them. Their movements were slightly instinctive, slightly analytical. He wondered how Laxus was doing.
The boy was good enough on his own, but with Sasuke he was almost definitely going to pass. Speaking of Sasuke...
Makarov was slightly nervous around him because of reasons he hadn't mentioned to the Uchiha. He didn't want to mention it. The coldness in the boy's eyes frightened him. He was sure he could trust the boy, but he couldn't be certain. He thought he'd done a good job on the S-Class trials this year. It was important to get variety, but you had to make sure the characteristics of a mages were tested, as well as their power.
Speaking of power, he would need to think about the Guild Master position. He wouldn't resign in the immediate future, but he was getting older and he couldn't be the Guild Master forever. Gildarts could do it, but he was away too often. Erza might be successful when she grew older. Laxus would definitely change Fairy Tail, although Makarov wasn't sure if it would be for better or for worse. Makarov would keep an eye on him.
Sasuke was also powerful, but there was a aura about him which made people uneasy. And Makarov wasn't sure what Sasuke would do to Fairy Tail. He needed to keep an on him as well. Makarov sighed and leaned back against the tree. He could only wait.
A couple of minutes later the pair emerged from the mud, covered in brown. Laxus had been harder to camouflage, because of his blond hair. They stepped behind and a tree and sunk low to the ground. They inched slowly forward through the forest, trying to not make a sound. But Laxus stepped on a twig and it snapped. One of the humanoids approached them. It turned and inspected the ground. It looked around. Nothing. But it hadn't seen Laxus and Sasuke clinging to the trees above it.
The pair sprung off the tree and advanced further until they came to a gate. Laxus pushed it open, revealing a large, flat arena with a couple of big rocks. High stone walls encircled the arena, and the gate closed, trapping them. A thought projection of Makarov appeared above them.
"Very good you two, but can you survive this next test?"
A sector of the stone wall opened and a Vulcan emerged. Laxus splayed his palm, hitting the Vulcan with a burst of lightning. More Vulcans began to pore out. More lightning sparked from Laxus's palm, throwing the monsters back. Sasuke began to slice at the monsters with his sword, cutting them up.
Laxus picked up a rock, crushing a large group of Vulcans, but he turned quickly, snapping out his palm. Electricity caught the last Vulcan on the chest, and sent it sprawling.
Laxus narrowed his eyes. "This is too easy."
Sasuke nodded. But something felt different. He looked down to discover his shoes and ankles were soaked. The water level was rising. It was gushing out of the wall, filling up to just above Sasuke's knees. He shook his head, confused.
"What's happening?"
Laxus looked over at his friend, only for Sasuke to get tackled by a lizard man. The lizard man was heavy, pinning Sasuke to the ground, preventing him from using his sword. Laxus fired a bolt of lightning at them, but it hit the water and electrocuted Sasuke. Sasuke yelled as Laxus's lightning coursed through him.
Skin smoking, he managed to force the lizard man off him and drive his sword into the monster's gut. Sasuke jumped up, water sloshing everywhere. He glanced at the water.
"Changes in environment. Clever."
He began to run on the water, severing the limbs of the snake men that had emerged. He flipped into the air.
"Fire Style: Fire Ball Jutsu."
A massive ball of fire exploded against the water, turning it to steam. Sasuke landed in a roll, avoiding the swipe of giant newly emerged minotaur. However, he slipped on the now icy ground and smashed into the wall. The minotaur charged at Sasuke but Laxus jumped in, hitting it across the jaw. Sasuke gripped a giant shuriken which he'd summoned and launched it. The metal star deflected off the monster's body. Sasuke somersaulted at the minotaur, bringing his sword round.
"Chidori Blade!"
The blade cut into the minotaur's face, but Sasuke wasn't done. As he spun in midair, he splayed his palm out.
"Chidori Spear."
The electricity arrowed at the minotaur's face, but it broke up and exploded. Sasuke cursed as he fell. The jutsu was nearly finished, but it wasn't good enough for battle yet. He landed and focused chakra, jumping into a backwards handspring to get away, but the monster tried to grab him. Sasuke kicked out, knocking away the arm. When he landed, Laxus was there, lightning crackling.
"Lightning Dragon's Heavenward Halberd!"
The spell tore through of the minotaur's face, and sent it crashing, defeated, to the ground. Sasuke dropped onto the ground, covering in dirt and aching. But he was smiling. Laxus walked over and grinned. But he punched Sasuke across the jaw, sending him flying. He jumped up and came down, stomping on the Uchiha. Sasuke rolled to avoid the teen's foot and came up, kicking Laxus's ankles and sending him sprawling.
The raven-haired teen placed his hands down, manoeuvring under Laxus and snapped his foot out, driving his heel under the teen's jaw. Laxus was sent flying into the air but he splayed his palm, sending a spark of lightning crashing into Sasuke and sending him tumbling back. He got up and came back to back with Laxus Dreyar. Sasuke turned. But then he put it together when he saw Laxus's torn clothes.
"Evil old bastard." He heard the real Laxus grumble as he faced the Sasuke imposter.
The real Uchiha activated his Sharingan.
"Their power levels vary from ours. But be careful."
Impostor-Laxus launched itself at Sasuke, lightning crackling. Sasuke sword flashed, cutting the fake Laxus across the ribs, although no blood spilled. Laxus began peppering Sasuke with strikes. Sasuke blocked most of them, but a kick slipped through his guard. The fake Laxus swung its fist, catching Sasuke across the jaw. Laxus backed off as the impostor Sasuke bore down from the air, sword drawn.
"Uchiha! Switch!" Laxus barked out.
Sasuke rolled backwards, blocking the incoming sword with his own. Laxus flew at his imposter, tackling it into a wall. Sasuke stabbed for the stomach, anglinng his sword so the counter would slide off smoothly. He whipped his sword round low, high and low again. A cut. Block. Strike. Dodge. Stab. Parry. Slash. Back and forth they went until they locked their swords together, circling round.
Fake Laxus grabbed real Laxus, clasping his hands. He began to push down. Laxus pushed up, wrists screaming. Lightning exploded everywhere, but the real Laxus was being pushed down. He summoned his magic and pushed, his shirt ripping and teeth sharpening. With a final push he wrenched, snapping the impostor's wrists.
The fake yelled as Sasuke spun back in, driving his sword into the fake's gut. He withdrew and stabbed again and again, until his sword was a blur. With a yell of anger, Sasuke let out his rage.
He whipped round, faster than anyone could see bringing his sword round. The fake however, was fast and it bought its hands up. But Sasuke smirked and let go of his sword. It skittered across the ground and the impostor's line of sight followed it. Which left it open. Sasuke hand, encased in lightning stabbed.
"Chidori!"
The fake went limp as Sasuke ripped his hand out. He ran towards his own fake, which was barely keeping up with Laxus, and launched a flying high kick. Laxus swept lightning across the floor. Sasuke went low and left with a kunai and Laxus went high and right with his fist, they switched and switched again, robbing the fake of a chance to defend. Laxus slammed the fake Sasuke down, and threw it, sending it smashing into the fake Laxus. The fakes both disappeared,
evaporating in the air.
Makarov stepped into the area, grinning at Laxus.
"Congratulations, S-Class mage."
...
Sasuke stretched across the bench, yawning. The trials had been hard and he was tired, but they had been worth it. Lisanna stumbled across the guild, trying to avoid the latest brawl that had broken out.
Things had been more rowdy since the trials, with wizards eager to show their power. Laxus had a bit more swagger in his step now, but Sasuke understood that. He had worked hard for the S-Class and he deserved it. Lisanna staggered over to Sasuke, smiling.
"Um, have you seen Natsu?"
"I think he was over there." Sasuke gestured to the otherside of the guild. He frowned. "But I think you should wait until the brawl ends."
Lisanna chewed her lip. "Ok."
Sasuke sighed. "Wait there." He walked over to the brawl and chopped at the neck of the lead offender. He tripped the nearest mage over a table, knocking him out. The brawl subsided because the two mages were unconscious. He spotted Natsu's trademark pink hair and scarf. He glanced at Lisanna who smiled at him.
"Thank you!"
Sasuke shook his head.
"Don't worry about it."
As Lisanna made her way over to Natsu, who was jumping around with Happy. The two got on well, and it was good to see the younger members to interact. Speaking of, one of them was approaching him now. Mirajane.
"Why did you break it up, I was having fun." She frowned.
"I broke it up because I had a problem with it, do you have a problem with that?" Sasuke opened his eyes to glance at the girl.
Now, if this was an older member of the guild like Natsu, Gray and even Erza they would know to back off. But Mirajane wasn't aware of the consequences. She knew he wasn't a joke, but she wasn't aware of Sasuke's power.
"I know everyone says you're strong but how strong are you really? You don't even have a reputation."
Sasuke wasn't a violent person, but he was getting an urge to shut her up. But he could stand goading. Behind Mira everyone was vehemently shaking their heads.
"Mirajane, leave it alone." Gray said.
"That's enough." Erza said.
Mirajane smirked. She was getting to him. Or was she?
Sasuke just went back to reading a book he had been holding.
"Aren't you supposed to be from a mighty clan? Or do you just prance about wearing their symbol for show?" Mirajane didn't know why she said it. She wanted to have a glimpse of Sasuke's other personality, if he had one.
Sasuke wasn't the one for needless fighting but he needed to put her in her place.
"Very well. You mock the Uchiha, yet you do not know. If you want a fight, you have one. But by the time I'm through with you, you will know the real demon here."
Mirajane had nearly never experienced fear but the look Sasuke was giving her froze even the demon inside of her. However she didn't show it. With a whirl of Sasuke's cloak, he was gone. From the second floor, Laxus laughed.
"That was a mistake. You should back out now."
Mirajane thought about why she didn't back out. She remembered Lisanna and Elfman trying to talk her out of it.
"Sis, you shouldn't. You're letting your pride get the better of you."
"Elfman, you don't understand, you're too weak. I can't back out now."
"Mira-nee, I was talking to Natsu and he told me that Sasuke could easily be S-Class!"
"I'll be fine, Lisanna. Leave me alone."
An hour later, Mirajane was squaring off against Sasuke in Magnolia. Mirajane walked until she was facing the Uchiha. The Avenger didn't move. Mirajane clenched her fists and began to channel her magic. She looked up and saw Sasuke, clutching at his eye?
He looked at Mirajane and his eyes were red. The three black tomoe began to swirl. Mirajane focused on his eyes. Was he trying to distract her? She focused harder, until the world began to spin. Was this some sort of spell?
Her limbs were heavy. She stumbled. She was so tired. So tired. She fell to her knees. She tried to flare her magic up and throw off her drowsiness, but she couldn't. Waves of sleep rolled over her. She folded over, unconscious.
Lisanna and Elfman dashed towards Mirajane as she hit the floor. Lisanna, with tears in her eyes looked as Sasuke.
"What did you do to her?" She yelled.
Sasuke shook his head.
"Relax. She's only asleep, she'll wake up soon. Maybe with a headache, but nothing else."
Elfman sighed in relief. Lisanna gave him a small smile.
"She'll hopefully learn from that. It's easy to mistake arrogance and confidence. The best way to learn is experience." And with that, Sasuke strode away, cloak billowing.
Mirajane dreamt. She dreamt of her worst experiences. She experienced her worst emotions. It seemed to last ages. However, she woke with Elfman and Lisanna leaning over her.
"Mira-nee, are you ok?"
Mirajane's eyes began to water.
"I love you guys."
The three siblings pulled each other into a hug. Mirajane eventually distangled from them and stood.
"I'm finding Sasuke."
She walked out.
Sasuke strolled across Magnolia, towards Fairy Tail when Mirajane stepped out.
"What the hell was that?" She asked.
Sasuke looked generally surprised. "What was what?"
Mirajane lowered her voice. "When I passed out I relieved all my worst experiences and emotions. Did you do that on purpose?"
Sasuke shook his head. "No I didn't. I must of lost control."
"Control, huh?"
"I'm sorry. But you understand."
"I don't know."
Sasuke smirked. "I think you do."
"Would you be able to do that?"
...
"I don't know, probably."
Sasuke and Laxus were talking about magic. Laxus was eager to invent another big spell.
"You couldn't."
"Shut it Uchiha. No you couldn't."
"I have the Chidori Blade."
"Yeah but that doesn't-"
Laxus staggered. His eyes drooped. He put his hand against the wall, supporting himself.
"It's him."
Sasuke felt waves of tiredness hit him. He began to fall to his knees when Laxus caught him. Sasuke came to his senses and flared a small amount of chakra up inside of him. He stood up and Laxus did the same, supporting each other. He looked around to see all the other guild members were passed out on the floor. Makarov was sitting at the bar, awake.
"This is..."
"Sleep Magic." Laxus finished for him.
The guild's doors opened and a man walked through. He wore a dark blue cloak and his arms and legs were mostly covered in bandages. He wore a dark blue bandana with a silver forehead protector, and a green mask that obscured the bottom half of his face. You couldn't see his face. He carried Magic Staves which were secured by a dark green strap going across his body. The man took a flyer and was about to walk out when Sasuke stepped in front of the man.
"What do you know about Itachi Uchiha and Kisame?"
Sasuke couldn't identify the man's facial expressions but surprise was in his voice. Sasuke glanced at Makarov, who was poking around the bar for more alchol.
"Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki? Why do you ask?"
"I am a member of the Uchiha Clan."
Sasuke could feel the man's eyes on him, but didn't back down.
"Very well. From what I know, they are both part of a dark affiliation called the Akatsuki."
"Are they a guild?"
"Of sorts."
"Do you know the location?"
"I do not."
"Do you have information on the members?"
"A couple."
Mystogan handed Sasuke a file.
"You have my thanks."
"I take it you want revenge for the Uchiha massacre?"
Sasuke said nothing.
"I see. Very well, I will return soon."
"Right."
Mystogan began to walk away.
"Shouldn't you wake them up?" Laxus called after him.
Mystogan didn't stop walking.
"Five."
"Four."
"Three."
"Two." He opened the guild's doors.
"One." He was gone.
Everyone began to wake up.
"Urgh." Macao rubbed his head. "Was that Mystogan again?"
Wakaba frowned. "Why does he always have to put us to sleep every time he's here?"
"Mystogan has his reasons." Makarov told him. "You need to respect him. He is a member of Fairy Tail after all."
"Yeah, yeah." Came the replies.
Sasuke began to exit the guild. He passed Cana.
"Where are you going?" She asked.
"My house." He replied.
"Why?"
"Why are you drinking?"
Cana pushed a nearby glass away from her.
"It's not mine."
Sasuke sighed and strolled out, shooting a glare at the girl. He flicked through the file, reading its contents.
...
-Members
Itachi Uchiha- A man who massacred the rest of the Uchiha, spare one. He uses chakra, and posesses the is also a powerful shinobi, profiecent in genjutsu, ninjutsu and taijutsu. He is calm and collected. Partnered with Kisame Hoshigaki.
Kisame Hoshigaki- Kisame is also a shinobi and has also killed his entire clan. He uses chakra, mainly water is an experienced swordsman and carries a large sword on his back.
The weapon is called Sharkskin. The sword is wrapped in bandages and can drain the magic or chakra of whoever it cuts. He is sadistic and likes to fight. Partnered with Itachi Uchiha.
Kakuzu- Kakuzu uses chakra. His fighting style revolves around a forbidden jutsu. He takes the hearts of his enemies and sows them on to himself. This makes him basically immortal. He can use the hearts to perform different jutsu styles. It is not known how he acquired the jutsu. Kakuzu loves money which is his suspected motive for being part of the Akatsuki. Partnered with Hidan.
Hidan- Hidan is a mage who uses Curse Magic. He can, using the target's blood, inflict damage upon himself without consequence, but the target is hurt. He wields a fearsome three-bladed scythe. Hidan worships a cult, called Jashin. He prays to Jashin regularly. The religion revolves around killing. Hidan is hot-headed and psychopathic. He enjoys killing. His ability also makes him immortal. He can take damage easily without getting hurt. Partnered with Kakuzu. Together they are known as the 'immortal duo'.
Deidara- Deidara is a mage who uses Explosion Magic combined with Magic Clay. He uses his magic to make the clay explosive and moulds it into shapes such as birds or snakes, which he uses as projectiles. Deidara uses the word 'art' to describe his magic and is obsessed with the idea of what is true 'art'. He has a flare the dramatic, but is not to be underestimated. He moulds the clay with magic, as well as the mouths on his hands. Partnered his Sasori. They are always asking each other what 'art' is.
Sasori- Sasori is a shinobi who uses chakra to control puppets. Sasori is a skilled puppeteer, capable of using the puppet's maximum power. There are rumours around that he is a puppet himself. He has developed a jutsu called Iron Sand, which he has used to kill many people. Sasori often turns dead bodies into puppets. He also is interested in 'art' and argues with Deidara over who's 'art' is best. Partnered with Deidara.
Konan- Not much is known about Konan, except that she uses Paper Magic. She seems to be personally acquainted with the leader of the Akatsuki. She is the group's only female. Konan is mysterious and dangerous.
Pain- Very little is known about Pain. He is the apparent leader of the Akatsuki. It is suspected that he uses chakra, but nobody can confirm this. He is extremely powerful. He seems to know Konan. Nothing else is known.
?- There is another member of the Akatsuki. He is male. The member has a peculiar appearance, with him being half white and half black, with a sort of plant round his head. His name isn't known, neither is his power. There has only been one sighting of this figure, and it isn't confirmed.
Orochimaru- The Akatsuki have had contact with Orochimaru. It isn't reported why, but Orochimaru has had contact with them. Orochimaru uses chakra and uses a lot of snakes. He has a hideout where he conducts experiments. He is cruel and inquisitive. He should be avoided.
Note: The Akatsuki wear black cloaks with red clouds. Most of the people who gave up information are currently missing or dead.
...
So this was all the information on the Akatsuki. He wondered where Mystogan had got it. It was probably better not to ask. Sasuke put the file away and continued walking calmly, but his mind was alive with possibilities. It was all connected! Orochimaru, Itachi, everything. He had names. He could begin to track the Akatsuki now. He could take the Akatsuki down. He could go after them. But the only problem was power. If these guys were as powerful as they were rumoured to be, he needed too be stronger. But who would he go after first? He needed for information. But how would he? Probably Orochimaru. He would have information on Itachi. He turned.
"Cana."
Nothing.
"You can come out."
The girl emerged from behind a tree.
"You were following me weren't you?"
"Um, no."
Sasuke glared at her.
"Ok, yes. But what's in that file? You were completely absorbed."
"Do you remember when we attempted to track down that organisation?"
"Yes."
"This file contains the name of the organisation and information on the members."
Cana stepped back. "W-Where did you get it from?"
"Mystogan."
"Did you see what he looked like?"
"He hid his face."
"We need to make copies of that file."
"We do. Where's Laxus?"
"Oh, he's here."
Sasuke turned to see Laxus walking down the road.
"Yo." The blonde raised his hand.
Sasuke smirked. "Late, as usual."
Laxus laughed. "Thanks. Anyway, why did Cana drag me here? And why did you ask Mystogan for information, you don't know him."
Sasuke told Laxus about the file.
"I don't know. I thought that an experienced mage would have a bit of information but I never expected anything as good as this. Anyway, we need to get stronger." He concluded.
Laxus smiled. "I'm down for getting stronger. I'm going to be the Guild Master after all."
Cana punched the air. "I'm gonna be S-Class!"
Sasuke smirked. "We'll take down the Akatsuki together."
And with that, Team 7 strode off towards a path of power.
A/N: This chapter is late as usual. But I was busy with Christmas so I couldn't get this up. I am away from home at the moment, but I have written a bit of the chapter so hopefully it should be up fr next week.
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Sorry about that, rant over. I am thinking about writing a One Piece/Bleach crossover. It would feature Zoro as a Shinigami. It might be a one shot or story or whatever depending on its popularity. The Fairy Avenger would still be my main story unless the Zoro story becomes more popular than this. If it was a story, chapters would come at a slower rate since I am not as familiar with One Piece and Bleach as I am Fairy Tail and Naruto. I would love to hear opinions on this, so review or PM me.
As for Fairy Tail, we get more info on Irene, who's had a pretty messed up life. Natsu's dying, and now Irene has possessed Wendy. The fight was cool, but how could Wendy counter Irene, who is a powerful and experienced enchantress? I think Erza can maybe beat Irene if she needs to get used to her new body. Because I don't think Erza and Wendy could of beaten Irene originally.
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