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Part 2, Chapter 3: The Battle Decided! Who's Fighting Who?
The Underground Labyrinth
Seika could see that the tunnel was getting close to an end. She smiled and saw Natsu's face brightening too. Akarui flapped his wings excitedly.
"We're almost out the tunnel, igni!" Akarui cried.
"Finally we get to see fresh air and sunlight!" Natsu exclaimed, pumping his fist in the air.
Seika nodded and looked to the ground. She wanted to know more about the glyphs she saw on the walls and why they symbolized her and Natsu.
"Um…Natsu, when we get out of here, do you think I could…" She blushed and looked towards the ground. Natsu saw this and smiled. He patted her back.
"We can hang out together if that's what you want." He said.
Seika saw him and felt comforted instantly. She grabbed his hand.
"Then let's all escape, and see all your friends again." Seika promised. Natsu shook his head. "No you mean our friends. We're going to see them all again."
Akarui floated near them and landed her head. "Enough talk! Let's just get out already."
They held their hands together and Natsu gave hers a tight squeeze. They pushed the door and a shiny light burst forth.
With the rest of Team Natsu….
"So what do we do now?" Lucy asked, looking at the faces of her comrades. They had just met the Elemental Knights and frankly, they were pondering what they would do next.
"I'm not sure, but what I do know is that Natsu and Seika are still somewhere in this school. We need to split up and search for them and those other guys." Erza instructed them.
"Easier said than done, if we want to find them, we get rid of that bomb." Gray put her fist together.
"So we have to go behind every door in the school to find them?" Carla proposed.
As soon as she said that, four doors materialized in front of them. One was covered with leaves, one with water running down it, a pitch-black door with small shadows, and a plain white door.
"It's almost like they want us to come to them." Happy winced.
"Well which door should we go into?" Lucy walked towards the black door. She touched it and yelped when it creaked opened.
"You may enter the Shadow Realm, only bring yourself." A voice growled out.
"Well Lucy you enter that one, I'll take the green door, Gray you take the blue one, and Wendy takes the white one." Erza decided.
They all gave each other nods and wary looks before entering their doors.
"Good luck guys!" Lucy said.
"Same to you, come back soon." Gray waved at them.
"Erza will you be okay?" Wendy asked, timidly.
"I will be well. Fight hard and fight strong. And don't stop until you find them." Erza put out. And with that they entered the doors.
Flashback…
It was cold…the numbness feeling overcame them. Four children sat in the snowy winter's night. The oldest, a boy with dark green hair put the young blue hair girl in his arms while the redheaded boy kept the fire going. The white haired female shivered, but she kept close to the fire.
"Are we going to die out here?" The littlest blue head asked.
The green haired boy looked surprised, and held her closer. "No we aren't going to die. Besides that, I won't let anything happen to you guys."
"I like that determination, it's hot and spicy!" The redhead chuckled.
"May you please refrain from being a mockery of this team." the white haired girl mused. The red head frowned and poked at the fire. A dark shadow watched them from a distance.
"The dragons got rid of your hometown too huh?" It whispered to itself. "How wonderful…"
The blue haired girl screamed when the shadow slide over near them. It didn't have a physical form, but it's eyes bore down on them, glowing red.
Imminently, the eldest gathered them up all together and stood in front of them, his arms held out.
"Who are you? What do you want with us?" He demanded, glaring at the shadow.
"I'm sorry to hear that your home was taken from the dragons. I pity all of you poor kids. Why don't you come with me?" It hissed.
"How did you know we were orphaned? I sense no physical form from you." The white haired girl said. The shadow glared at her and its red eyes glowed.
"Aren't we the smart one? How about I make you guys a deal? I give you some powers and in return, you can get a chance at revenge."
"Sounds good to me, I'm Tenkuu by the way." The red head grinned.
"I'm Manami and I want to avenge my family." The bluentte whispered.
"Very well, I am Chimaru and if this is a hoax, I will personally destroy you myself."
The white haired girl looked skeptical at the shadow. "I don't trust you. My senses never betrayed me before, but I, Era, refuse to believe you."
"Why won't you listen, you insolent girl! I will have to persuade you instead." Suddenly, a red beam comes out its eyes and hits her in the forehead. Era fell to the ground and clutched her head, her screams filling the night.
"Era-san!" Manami cried out, reaching towards the agonized girl.
Era's eyes opened abruptly, but instead of their usual color, they were soulless. "I am ready to accept my powers." She said, monotonously.
"Excellent, from now on, you are my Elemental Knights. Serve under me and you'll get your revenge."
End Flashback
The white door….
Era opened her eyes and saw the small bluenette and her cat coming into room. She smirked and made the wind whip around the room rapidly.
"Welcome to my domain Maiden of the Sky, Wendy Marvel." She proclaimed.
Wendy gasped to see that she was floating above the classroom. She could see air currents flying around her and clouds moving slowly. It looked as if they were in the sky.
"You're the Sky Knight, Era was it?" Carla questioned.
"I am she. Now we must engage in battle." Era sighed and summoned a powerful wind that made Wendy fly back against the wall.
"Looks like I'll have to get serious!" Wendy groaned, picking herself up.
The blue room…
"You've got to be kidding me?"
Gray found himself in a pond-like area with crystal waters and weeping willows. Water lilies adorned the water and he could see a gazebo in the middle of the lake. In the gazebo, he could see the young blue haired girl reading a book. She gazed up and saw him on the other side.
"Oh you decided to come and face me? I thought I'd get someone my age." Her voice was soft and distanced.
"I can't believe I'm facing another crazy water girl." He murmured.
She giggled and the water rose from the lake. She walked across the water and smiled.
"My name is Manami remember? I can't believe you didn't remember my name." She pouted. "Now we have to fight."
"Okay then let's get to it then." Gray stated. Manami squeaked and covered her eyes, her face blushing.
"Please mister! Put on a shirt!"
The green room….
Erza blinked again. She was sure that she was at the school still. But around her, trees shrouded the area. Vines wrapped around the trees and bugs flew everywhere. The grass was even the deepest shade of green.
"This is a weird sight, but nevertheless I guess this is to find Natsu and Seika." She said aloud.
She jumped out of the way as a vine tried to wrap around her. But she quickly had to move as another tried to grab her again. Swiftly, she took out her sword and sliced up another vine.
"Titania Scarlet, at long last I get to face you."
Erza looked up and saw Chimaru jump from the branches of the trees. His eyes examined her and her armor.
"You are truly a match for me. I look forward with sparring with you." He got his sword out and aimed it her.
"As do I, prepare yourself." Erza smirked and got her sword.
The black room….
"Okay now what I expected to enter in." Lucy grimaced.
The place was so dark that she couldn't see her own hands. Not a single light came from any corner of the room.
"Did someone turn off the light or something?"
"Lucy Heartfilia, how interesting to see you here." Lucy saw Sayomi walking towards her, an ominous glow coming off her.
"Well…yeah I'm surprised to see you too!" Lucy panicked aloud.
"You sound nervous….perhaps I should make this quick and painful for you." Sayomi quipped. She snapped her fingers and her sword appeared in her hand.
"Don't think I won't fight back!" Lucy yelled, getting her whip out.
With Natsu , Seika, and Akarui….
"I thought you said this was the way out!" Seika exclaimed, angrily.
The room they entered appeared to be the inside of a volcano. Lava poured from the walls and platforms of rocks floated in a sea of it. The heat was intense, making even Natsu sweat.
"Phew! This place is really hot!" Natsu breathed, waving his hand in front of his face.
"My feathers are molting, igni." Akarui sobbed.
"Why am I not surprised? The dragon and the firebird are hot!"
All of them looked up to see Tenkuu smiling at them. He leaped from the ledge he was standing on and landed in front of them.
"Who are you, jerk! And where did you come from?" Natsu shouted, pointing at him.
"I've been around and the name's Tenkuu. I'm here to take the princess if you don't mind bub." He blew a kiss at her, making Seika cringe in disgust.
"Look flamehead, I'm not going with you. You'll gonna have to find some other princess to kidnap." She replied rudely.
Tenkuu's face dropped and the flames grew hotter around them. "Sorry toots, orders are orders. And if it's so hot in here, just take off all your gear!"
"Idiot, I won't take my clothes off!" Seika blushed and covered her midriff. Natsu gave her a confused look and glared at Tenkuu.
"Hey you, I'm gonna say it again. This dragon is going to protect this princess with my life. So if you want her, you've gotten go through me."
Tenkuu grinned and fire surrounded him. "That can be arranged, dragon boy. Prepare to get Hot and Spicy!"
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