Chapter 36: Ky's New Determination
Flashback:
An eight-year-old Ky is in the park of Requiem City and is sitting on a sandbox crying as he looks at a wooden sword that's broken in half and although Ky tries to fight to stop crying he continues to cry.
"Why do those mean bullies always have to pick on ME?! Hurting me is one thing, but they can't break my favorite sword! I hate them!" Ky yelled as he keeps looking his broken wooden sword and continues to cry.
"What's wrong?" A voice asked and Ky turns to see a ten-year-old boy with cyan eyes, spiky light orange hair, wearing a short sleeved blue shirt, and grey pants.
"Those mean stupid bullies attacked me and they even broke my favorite toy sword." Ky answered showing the boy the broken wooden sword.
"I see. I'm sorry to hear that." The boy said.
"Normally, my best friend Nex protects me from the bullies, but he's out right now and that allowed those bullies to hurt me." Ky said.
"Is that toy sword really important to you?" The boy asked.
"Yes. My mom gave this me when I turned six. Since then, I've been playing with it by pretending to be a warrior and a fighter." Ky answered.
"It's hard to lose something that's really important to you. Did you try to defend yourself?" The boy asked.
"I tried, but they just laughed at me, called me a weakling, and then started beating me and broke my toy sword." Ky answered and the boy places his hand on Ky's shoulder.
"I understand how you feel, but you should know that you don't need to rely on a weapon to defend you. What you need is a strong heart that doesn't quit. If you find that strength in your will and your heart, then you can overcome anything, including hardships." The boy said.
"Really?" Ky asked.
"Yeah. I mean, my time with my master is kinda rough, but I never gave up and am still determined to follow my master's path." The boy said.
"Your master?" Ky asked and the boy nods.
"By the way, what's your name?" The boy asked.
"Ky." Ky answered.
"Ky, here's something I need you to promise me. I want you to try and find your strength for your heart. Once you do, can you use it to defend others?" The boy asked.
"Don't worry. I will try to find any strength for my heart and I'll do my best to protect anyone I care about." Ky said.
"Good. Please keep that in mind and I know that you'll become strong." The boy said.
"I'll remember it." Ky said.
"Ky!" A voice called and Ky turns to see another ten-year-old boy with pale skin, semi-long black hair, crimson eyes, wearing a black shirt with a red skull, and black shorts.
"Hey! There's Nex! I want you to meet him." Ky said taking the boy with him.
"There you are. Sorry I wasn't with you. I've been working on something." Nex said and then he sees the boy. "Who is this?" Nex asked.
"Oh, right! What's your name?" Ky asked.
"Oh, sorry. I forgot my manners. Name's Pax." Pax introduced.
"Pax, huh?" Nex asked and then he sees the broken wooden sword in Ky's hand. "Ky, did those idiots do that?" Nex asked.
"Yeah. I tried to defend myself, but they still jumped on me and they broke it." Ky answered.
"Those idiots have done it now!" Nex said.
"Don't worry. Pax assured me that I just need to search for a strong heart that doesn't quit." Ky said.
"Whatever you say, kid." Nex said.
"Hey, Pax, you wanna play with me and Nex?" Ky asked.
"Sorry, not today. I gotta get back to my master. He's strict about me being away from him for too long." Pax said.
"Will you play with us sometime?" Ky asked.
"Don't worry. You'll see me again soon. I'll be back to hang out with you guys." Pax said.
"Promise?" Ky asked.
"Promise." Pax answered as he turns to leave.
"C'mon, kid. I'll try to help fix that toy sword." Nex said and Ky nods.
Flashback End
(Infirmary)
Ky starts to wake up and realizes that it was all a dream and he looks around to find himself in a room and he finds himself on a bed and he remembers being the forest and encountered Kaos, Poena, and Tortus and fought against their new minion Pavor who turned out to be Pax but controlled by the darkness and Ky lost the fight.
"Where am I now? Pax? Where are you? What happened to you?" Ky asked to himself.
"I see you're still alive." A voice said and Ky turns to see a figure.
"Who are you?" Ky asked.
"I'm surprised you don't remember me." The figure said as he shows himself to be the young man and Ky recognizes him.
"Hey. You're that young man that fought alongside my mom and Pax against Zervik and Kaos when Requiem City was being consumed by the darkness." Ky said.
"That's me. My name is Chr...actually, my real name is Fulgur." Fulgur said.
"Is this real or is this another dream?" Ky asked.
"You tell me, kid. I, for one came here to see how your journey's coming along, despite my friend's protests." Fulgur said.
"But didn't you disappear when Kaos took Griff away?" Ky asked.
"That's true, but I was sent somewhere else. Since then, I met my friend who is helping me find out about Zervik and the Deadly Alliance's plans." Fulgur said.
"I know what they want. They're after the Light Crystal pieces and the Dark Gem pieces. Once they're brought together, they'll reveal a Keyhole that will allow them to take over the worlds. They're also after the Prince of Light, known as Virtus." Ky said.
"Yes. We've figured that out too. The good thing is that they don't have the Prince of Light yet." Fulgur said.
"Do you know who Virtus is?" Ky asked.
"I might, but you'll have to find him." Fulgur said and Ky starts feeling his body's pain. "Your wounds are pretty bad, but at least you're still alive after Zervik's new puppet's attack." Fulgur said.
"They call him Pavor, but he's Pax. Something's wrong with him. It's like they've brainwashed him." Ky said.
"Yeah. You'll have to find a way to save your friends from the dark path." Fulgur said.
"Aren't you Pax's master?" Ky asked.
"Yes. Pax was my best apprentice. He does what I say and is a fine Keybearer until he's now nothing more than Zervik's new pet." Fulgur said.
"Zervik screwed everything up. I'll make him pay for everything. Requiem City, turning my friends against me, taking my mom away...everything." Ky said.
"Don't take Zervik too likely. Zervik is dangerous and cunning. He'll stop at nothing to get what he wants, even if it means killing others or twisting them to his will." Fulgur said.
"They want to kill me. They think I'm a weakling." Ky said.
"They're wrong. I've seen you during your journey and I can tell you're strong. Don't let one defeat ruin you. You'll save everything from the darkness. That's your destiny." Fulgur said.
"What is my destiny?" Ky asked.
"That's something you'll have to find out for yourself." Fulgur said.
Just then someone appears and it's a small hooded figure with two long floppy ears.
"Fulgur, there you are. Master Aptus requests your return." The figure said.
"Yeah. I'm coming." Fulgur said as he turns to Ky. "It was nice talking to you, Ky. We'll meet again. Then, I'll tell you some truths that you'll find hard to believe." Fulgur said as he disappears with the figure.
"What truths?" Ky asked to himself.
"Oh, good. You're awake!" A voice said and Ky turns to see Lucy.
"Lucy. How are you holding up?" Ky asked.
"Actually, I came to ask you the same thing. It looks like your wounds are healed up thanks to Wendy's Healing Magic and Elena also helped with her own magic." Lucy said. "You know, your friends were really worried about you. Elena never left your side while you were still unconscious." Lucy added.
"Where are they?" Ky asked.
"At the guild hall waiting for you to recover." Lucy answered.
"I see. I can't believe they brainwashed Pax. I can't believe I lost." Ky said.
"The one you fought was your friend?" Lucy asked.
"Yes. Pavor was Pax. He was my best friend and those creeps are controlling him like some mindless dark puppet!" Ky said.
"I can't believe he's your friend and he almost killed you." Lucy said.
"Yeah...I guess I am just a weakling." Ky said.
"Hey, don't let your defeat get to you. Just because you lost a fight doesn't mean you're weak. You can face him again and maybe you'll be able to save him." Lucy said.
"You're not weak yourself." Ky said.
"I'm not so sure about that. I hardly do anything during a job with my friends. I can't even fight on my own." Lucy said.
"Before I lost consciousness, you were holding yourself against Pax and the others along with Elena, Storm, and Lucky. Those guys were dangerous. If you ask me, you're strong yourself, Lucy. It was gutsy to stand up to them like that." Ky said.
Just then someone enters the room and it's Elena with a smile on her face.
"KY! You're alive! I just knew it!" Elena said with joy.
"Hi, Elena. Sorry for making you and the others worry your heads off. You've must've known about my fight." Ky said.
"I thought you were gonna die. I was scared almost to death, but I'm glad you're still alive, Ky." Elena said as she hugs Ky who hugs her back.
"I'm sorry, Elena." Ky said.
"I got sick of waiting so I came in to see you." Elena said.
"So, Ky, you ready to get up and keep on moving?" Lucy asked.
"Yeah." Ky answered as he gets off the bed. "Let's go see the others." Ky said.
(Fairy Tail Guild)
Ky, Elena, and Lucy leave the room and enter the guild hall where they see everyone in Fairy Tail relaxing and talking to each other as usual and Ky and Elena find Max, Tails, Blaze, Shadow, Storm, Kiyo and Zatch, Lucky, T.J., Sly, Bentley, and Murray sitting at a table with Natsu, Gray, Erza, Wendy, and Gajeel and the three walk over to them.
"KY!" Max, Tails, Zatch, T.J., and Murray cheered at the same time and they hug Ky making him fall and Lucy giggles.
"Hey, idiots! He just woke up! Give him some space!" Elena said trying to break them up from Ky.
"Glad you're okay, Ky." Blaze said.
"Ditto on that. You're a tough guy." Sly said.
"You really worried us." Kiyo said.
"I'm sorry." Ky said.
"Pika!" Storm said running to Ky and hugs him.
"Yoshi!" Lucky cheered as he hugs Ky too.
"Hi, guys. Sorry I worried you too." Ky said.
"You know, you're a tough one staying alive like this after that fight." Gray said.
"Let me guess, Lucy told you?" Ky asked.
"Yes." Erza answered.
"Right." Ky said as he gets up.
"Ky, are you okay? You look really upset." Wendy said.
"I don't care anymore about my loss. My emotions don't matter to me. What really matters to me is that I will do what I can to become stronger and protect those I love and care about. Nothing more. And I will prove those creeps that I can prevail over any threat and I will save Pax from the darkness that's controlling him." Ky said.
"You seem determined." Gajeel said.
"A wise friend once told me that I need a strong heart that NEVER quits. If I find the strength in booth my will and my heart, then I'll overcome ANYTHING, even hardships." Ky said.
"Ky..." Elena said.
"You really do seem determined." Sly said.
"Yeah. Look, I wanna go outside." Ky said.
"Oh, well..." Elena was cut off by Ky.
"Alone." Ky said as he walks out of the guild.
"Gee, I hope he's okay." Max said.
"He will be, right?" Zatch asked.
"I know he will be. He just has a lot to think about after what happened with those creeps again." Elena said.
(Magnolia)
Ky is now outside and is walking around Magnolia trying to clear his thoughts that are bothering him because of his fight with Pax.
"This never happened. Pax and I NEVER had a fight. In the forest, that wasn't Pax...just a mindless slave for Zervik." Ky said. "What about Griff and Nex? I just saw Nex, but he's different. He's not on the dark path too, is he?" Ky asked to himself. "Now matter how tough thing get, I'll never give up. I don't wanna lose my friends again. I'm gonna keep my promise to Pax and find my strength and use it to defend everyone I love and care about. Same for the worlds from the darkness. I'm NOT letting Zervik, the Deadly Alliance, the Black Xetis, and Heartless defeat me. NEVER again." Ky said.
"Well, well. Aren't you a big boy now?" A voice said and Ky sees the Sinister Sisters again.
"I'm not in the mood with you floozies right now. Get away from me." Ky said.
"How rude!" Homina said.
"If you're as strong as you think you are, then let's see you defeat our Black Xetis." Shimo said as she summons the Dark Knight Black Xetis.
"Bring it." Ky said unleashing Dawn of Hope.
The Dark Knight Black Xetis attack at Ky with their swords but Ky horizontal slashes with his Keyblade followed by Thunder on each Dark Knight Black Xeti but a Dark Knight Black Xeti appears behind Ky and tries to slash him but Ky delivers a Keyblade stand kick but more Dark Knight Black Xetis appear and attack but Ky casts Aero and then casts Fire to finish off the Dark Knight Black Xetis but a Dark Knight Black Xeti delivers a kick but Ky attacks with Dawn of Hope and then casts Blizzard to destroy the Dark Knight Black Xetis but more appear and attack with their swords but Ky casts Thunder and destroys all of the Dark Knight Black Xetis and no more appeared.
"You think your little 'determination' will make you strong?" Tensia asked.
"Honestly, you're even more pathetic than I can imagine." Homina said.
"Shut up! I promised I'd protect my friends and I'll keep that promise. You scum won't scare me." Ky said.
"What a fool. You're wasting your time trying to protect these worthless worlds." Shimo said.
"I said shut up." Ky said.
"No one cares what you say, maggot. Why don't you just do yourself a favor and just run along and play like any other pathetic child would. Your friends are also weaklings and they have no value whatsoever. I don't see any point in..." Homina was cut off by Ky delivering a stab at Homina's abdomen and making black blood drip from her.
"Homia!" Tensia yelled.
"What is...?" Shimo cuts herself off as she notices the rage in Ky's eyes.
"If you EVER talk trash about my friends, I'll KILL you!" Ky yelled.
"You...little...brat...! How dare...you! You think killing me will save them? It won't work. Your friends are still doomed no matter wh..." Homina was cut off by Ky delivering a horizontal slash at Homina's abdomen causing more black blood to spill out of her and she screams in agony as she falls to the ground.
"Homina!" Tensia cried as she runs to Homina who is not moving.
"You little punk! You've just earned yourself a death sentence!" Shimo said as she and Tensia disappear and bring Homina with them.
After the encounter Ky manages to calm down and withdraws Dawn of Hope and continues to walk through the town.
"Ky!" A voice called and Ky turns to see Elena, Max, Tails, Blaze, Shadow, Storm, Kiyo and Zatch, Lucky, T.J., Sly, Bentley, and Murray arriving.
"Guys, I wanted to be alone." Ky said.
"Ky, I know what it's like to lose. Not just a fight, but anything." Elena said.
"Yeah. You said you lost your friends and family during the invasion of your world, Platinum City." Ky said.
"Yes. But you have worse. Your friends are taken and this Pax is brainwashed, right?" Elena asked.
"Yeah. Kaos, Poena, and Tortus are giving him orders, but Zervik's the one truly responsible since he's their master." Ky said.
"We'll help you save your friends." T.J. said.
"And we'll free Pax from the darkness." Tails said.
"Really?" Ky asked.
"Wherever you go, I'm with you, no matter what." Elena said and everyone else nods.
"Thanks." Ky said.
"You know, it's just heartwarming to listen to your determination." A voice said and they see Nex.
"Nex!" Ky said as he runs to Nex who delivers a kick at Ky but he backs off.
"Stay away, Ky." Nex said.
"Nex, what happened to you?" Ky asked.
"That's not your concern. Instead of worrying about me, you should worry about Griff and Pax." Nex said.
"What happened to Griff? Where is he?" Ky asked.
"Don't know, don't care. That piece of trash is probably dead along with your 'mother'." Nex said.
"How can you say that?!" Ky asked.
"Because what I say is true." Nex answered.
"But Griff's your friend too." Ky said.
"I'm never friends with scum." Nex replied.
"What?" Ky asked and just then Bowser Jr. appears.
"Have you found the last Dark Gem piece yet?" Bowser Jr. asked.
"Yeah. I have. Just take it." Nex said giving Bowser Jr. a dark crimson shard.
"Dark Gem piece?! Nex, you're helping them?! You're siding with THEM?!" Ky asked.
"Of course...until they give me answers about my father." Nex said.
"Your...father? But I thought you didn't have a family." Ky said.
"I wouldn't expect an idiot like you to understand." Nex said.
"Hey! That's no way to say that to Ky!" Elena yelled as she casts Blizzard at Nex who disappears.
"Nice try, girly." Nex said as he's now behind Elena and creates a shadow blade near her throat.
"Elena! Don't hurt her!" Ky said.
"Fine. You're all weak maggots anyway." Nex said as he pushes Elena away and then disapears.
"What a major jerk." Sly said.
"He's your best friend?" Kiyo asked.
"Yeah. I dunno why he's like that." Ky said.
"You don't need to know. Do yourself a favor and stay outta our way." Bowser Jr. said.
"No! I'm not letting you win!" Ky said.
"Idiot. That's it. Black Xeti, ATTACK!" Bowser Jr. commanded as he summons a giant Black Xeti that looks like a four armed mammoth wearing spiked shoulder pads and carrying four hammers in each hand. " Have fun, losers." Bowser Jr. said as he disappears.
"Great. A giant Black Xeti." Shadow said and the Black Xeti attacks with one of its hammers but they dodge.
"We have to destroy it or else it'll destroy Magnolia." Ky saud.
"Right!" Zatch said.
"Let's do this!" Max said.
"Ky!" A voice called and they see Lucy running to them.
"Lucy, what're you doing?" Ky asked.
"I'm going to help you." Lucy answered.
"You sure?" T.J. asked.
"I've made up my mind. Let's take out this Black Xeti together." Lucy said.
"Okay. Just be careful." Ky said.
(Boss Theme: Destiny's Force)
The Black Xeti known as Skull Crusher attacks the group with its hammers but the group dodge the hammers and Ky attacks one of the arms with Dawn of Hope while Elena casts Fire but Skull Crusher retaliates by spinning itself while trying to strike with its hammers but Lucy attacks the next arm with her whip but Skull Crusher swipes its trunk at Lucy bit Max bashes the trunk with his shield while T.J. dashes slashes at the arms with his knife but Skull Crusher attacks T.J. with its tusks but Blaze delivers a flame whip to prevent it from happening while Tails and Bentley throw their bombs but Skull Crusher attacks with its two hammers but Sly uses Cane Jump getting Skull Crusher who strikes back with its two hammers and then swipes its trunk but Murray delivers a huge punch at Skull Crusher while Shadow multi punches and then throws Chaos Arrows but Skull Crusher grabs Shadow with its trunk but Storm unleashes electricity while Lucky uses Egg Roll while Kiyo has Zatch use Zaker but Skull Crusher strikes with its tusks and then slams its hammers at the group but Ky strikes back with Dawn of Hope followed by Thunder but Skull Crusher attacks with its four hammers.
Lucy summons Taurus who attacks Skull Crusher with his ax while Lucy multi kicks while Ky delivers a successful strike with Dawn of Hope but Skull Crusher spin attacks with its hammers and the swipes with its trunk but Elena shoots magic bolts and then casts Earth but Skull Crusher rams at Elena with its tusks but Storm uses Skullbash to strike its head while Lucky uses Ground Pound to slam its head but Skull Crusher retaliates with three hammer whacks but Kiyo has Zatch use Zakeruga while T.J. throws knives but Skull Crusher slams its hammers at the group who dodge and Max uses Shield Missile while Taurus uses Rampage but Skull Crusher swipes its trunk at Taurus but Lucy delivers a whip strike while Tails shoots four shots from his blaster while Bentley shoots electric darts but Skull Crusher attacks with one hammer and then attacks with the next but Murray stops the attack by uses Turbo Charge while Shadow spin dashes and then delivers a somersault kick but Skull Crusher attacks with its tusks and then spin attacks with its four hammers but Blaze uses Fire Drill while Sly attacks with his cane followed by Cane Spin but Skull Crusher attacks with two hammers and then strikes with two more hammers but Ky uses Strike Raid while Lucy summons Cancer and starts cutting at Skull Crusher with his scissors but Skull Crusher slams its trunk but Ky uses combines Blizzard with Spin Slash and uses Blizzard Spin.
Skull Crusher attacks with its four hammers followed by charging with its tusks but Cancer cuts at Skull Crusher with his scissors while Lucy unleashes a kick followed by a whip strike but Skull Crusher slams its hammers to the ground creates an earthquake but Ky combines Thunder with Strike Raid and then uses Thunder Raid while Elena throws magic bombs and then fires magic concussive blasts but Skull Crusher swipes its trunk at the two but Max uses Shield Boomerang but Skull Crusher slams its four hammers at him but T.J. multi slashes with his knife followed by a dash slash while Kiyo has Zatch use Bao Zakeruga but Skull Crusher spin attacks with its four hammers but Storm delivers electric punches followed by tail whips while Lucky air multi kicks while Cancer attacks with his scissors but Skull Crusher bashes at Cancer but Lucy delivers a spin kick but Skull Crusher charges with its tusks and then swipes with its trunk but Sly uses Cane Push while Blaze attacks with her claws followed by Fire Tornado followed by a huge flame kick but Skull Crusher attacks with one hammer and then attacks with the other but Bentley throws bombs while Tails uses Fly Kick and then fires lasers from his blaster but Skull Crusher charges with its tusks but Murray flame punches while Shadow throws Chaos Spears but Skull Crusher spin attacks with its four hammers but Lucy grabs it with her whip allowing Ky to combine Fire with Edge Slash and uses Fire Edge and then slashes at its arms with Dawn of Hope but Skull Crusher slams its hammers on the ground and causes earthquakes.
"This Black Xeti is really annoying." Lucy said.
"This is one tough Black Xeti." Tails said.
"At this rate, we won't be able to defeat it..." Bentley said.
"We have to try. No matter what!" Ky said.
"We'll help out!" A voice said and they see Natsu, Gray, Erza, Gajeel, and Wendy arriving.
"Thank goodness we got here in time." Erza said.
"How're things so far?" Gray asked.
"We need to defeat this Black Xeti before it destroys the town." Elena answered.
"Then let us help." Natsu said.
"You helped us, now it's our turn!" Gajeel said.
"I don't like fighting, but I'm gonna help you." Wendy said.
"In that case, let's end this!" Ky said.
"Agreed." Lucy said.
Skull Crusher attacks the group with its four hammers.
"Think again!" Natsu yelled as he uses Fire Dragon's Roar and engulfs the Black Xeti in flames but Skull Crusher retaliates by striking with its tusks.
"No way!" Gray said as he uses Ice Make: Arrows but Skull Crusher swipes with its trunk.
"No chance!" Erza said as she enters Heaven's Wheel Armor and attacks with her multi swords but Skull Crusher attacks with one hammer and then attacks with the other.
"Back off, punk!" Gajeel yelled as he uses Iron Dragon's Club but Skull Crusher spin attacks with its hammers.
"Stop!" Wendy yelled as she uses Sky Dragon's Wing Attack.
Skull Crusher strikes back at the wizards with its hammers followed by striking with its tusks but Lucy summons Scorpio who uses Sand Buster to strike Skull Crusher but Skull Crusher slams its hammers to the ground and creates shock waves and earthquakes but Elena casts Fire and then shoots magic bolts while Natsu uses Fire Dragon's Iron Fist while Gray uses Ice Make: Hammer and delivers a whack but Skull Crusher spin attacks with its four hammers but Max uses Cyclone while T.J. slashes with his knife while Erza enters Purgatory Armor and then attacks with her blade while Wendy uses Sky Dragon's Claw but Skull Crusher swipes its trunk but Storm shoots electric bolts while Kiyo has Zatch use Zaker while Bentley throws electric darts but Skull Crusher attacks with two hammers and then attacks with two more hammers but Gajeel uses Iron Dragon's Hammer but Skull Crusher charges at Gajeel with its tusks but Lucky uses Headbutt while Murray triple punches while Tails summons Magic Hand it delivers a punch but Skull Crusher slams its hammer to the ground and creates earthquakes but Blaze double flame kicks while Shadow multi punches followed by a spin kick while Sly uses Cane Spin but Skull Crusher creates shock waves but Ky uses Slide Dash and then aerial slashes with Dawn of Hope followed by Earth while Lucy summons Sagittarius who shoots arrows while Natsu uses Fire Dragon's Claw but Skull Crusher attacks with its tusks.
The group dodge the tusks strikes and Lucy attacks with her whip while Sagittarius shoots more arrows while Natsu delivers a flame punch but Skull Crusher attacks Lucy with its hammer but Natsu saves her while Gray uses Ice Make: Saucer and throws ice saucers at Skull Crusher who grabs Gray with its trunk and starts crushing him but Erza enters Lightning Empress Armor and uses Lightning Magic to attack it making it release Gray and Gajeel uses Iron Dragon's Sword but Skull Crusher bashes at Gajeel with its two hammers but Wendy uses her Healing Magic on Gajeel and then uses Sky Dragon's Roar but Skull Crusher attacks Wendy but Elena quickly jumps in and whacks with her staff and then casts Blizzard while Blaze uses Fire Tornado but Skull Crusher slams its hammers on the ground and creates earthquakes but Storm uses Quick Attack and then uses Volt Tackle but Skull Crusher swipes its trunk but Tails shoots five shots from his blaster while T.J. multi slashes with his knife while Kiyo has Zatch use Zakeruga but Skull Crusher spin attacks with its hammers but Lucky uses Egg Roll and then uses Headbutt while Murray flame punches and then headbutts while Max uses Shield Missile but Skull Crusher charges with its tusks but Shadow throws Chaos Arrows while Sly attacks with his cane but Skull Crusher slams its trunk and then whacks its four hammers but Bentley throws darts while Ky attacks with horizontal slashes with Dawn of Hope followed by Gravity but Skull Crusher spin attacks with its hammers but Lucy multi kicks and then spin attacks with her whip while Ky attacks with Dawn of Hope followed by Fire Raid.
"How'd you like, creep?!" Ky asked.
"We should almost there." Tails said.
"Good. Let's keep going until it's out." Lucy said.
"Yeah!" Natsu yelled.
"Agreed." Erza said.
Skull Crusher attacks with its tusks but Erza enters Flame Empress Armor and attacks with Fire Magic while Gray uses Ice Make: Sword and slashes at the Black Xeti but Skull Crusher attacks with its four hammers but Gajeel uses Iron Dragon's Kunai while Wendy uses Sky Dragon's Wing Attack but Skull Crusher slams its hammers to the ground and creates earthquakes and shock waves but Lucy summons Virgo who digs holes around Skull Crusher trapping it allowing Lucy to deliver a spin kick while Natsu fire punches followed by Fire Dragon's Claw but Skull Crusher attack with two hammers and then strikes with the other two but Tails summons Magic Hand and it delivers a punch and the Tails throws bombs while Shadow throws Chaos Spears while Blaze uses Fire Drill but Skull Crusher swipes its trunk at the three but T.J. dash slashes with his knife while Max bashes with his shield while Kiyo has Zatch use Bao Zakeruga but Skull Crusher charges with its tusks but Storm uses Skullbash and then unleashes electricity while Lucky uses Ground Pound but Skull Crusher spin attacks with its hammers but Bentley throws poison darts while Sly uses Cane Spin while Murray uses Tornado Punch but Skull Crusher slams its four hammers and then slams its trunks but Elena whacks with her staff and then casts Thunder and throws magic bombs but Skull Crusher strikes back at the group with its hammers.
"This thing is really annoying." Lucy said.
"Why won't it just die?" Ky asked and Skull Crusher attacks with its four hammers striking everyone. "GUYS!" Ky shouted and then he turns to look at the Black Xeti in anger. "You can hurt me all you want, but if you EVER hurt my friends, that's the final straw for me!" Ky yelled and Skull Crusher attempts to strike at Ky but just then a light aura appears all around Ky's body. "What the...? What's this?" Ky asked and while looking around himself he sees another Keyblade in his left hand it looks familiar. "Huh? This Keyblade...this looks a lot like Pax's when he was defending me from the Heartless...why's it with me now? Doesn't matter. I'll use these to end this creep!" Ky said as he charges at Skull Crusher.
Skull Crusher tries to attack Ky with its hammers but Ky dodges and attacks with Dawn of Hope and then attacks with the second Keyblade known as Way to Peace and then unleashes a powerful light attack but Skull Crusher spin strikes with its hammers but Ky keeps striking with Dawn of Hope followed by Way to Peace and then delivers a powerful spin slash attack but Skull Crusher attacks Ky with its four hammers again but Ky uses both Keyblades to cut all four arms off and then Ky charges at Skull Crusher, cuts its chest wide open allowing Ky to go inside the Black Xeti, and then a light shines in Skull Crusher causing an explosion as Skull Crusher disappears in dark mist and Ky is back out after the Black Xeti was defeated and the light aura disappears around him.
"Whoa...!" Natsu said.
"No way..." Gray said.
"Impressive." Erza said.
"Unbelievable." Wendy said.
"Damn, kid." Gajeel said.
"Ky, what just happened?" Sly asked.
"I dunno. It's like the light was around me and gave me this power." Ky answered. "Could this be the gift that white cloaked figure gave me for my birthday?" Ky asked in his mind.
"What about the second Keyblade? Where'd it come from?" T.J. asked.
"I dunno either. I know for sure this was Pax's the last time I saw him before Requiem City was destroyed." Ky answered.
"Well, good job nonetheless." Tails said.
"Pikachu!" Storm said making a peace sign.
"Thanks. Looks like the town's safe now." Ky said.
"Yes. Thank you all for your help." Erza said.
"Now all we have to do is..." Elena was cut off by a voice.
"Forget it. You'll never seal the Keyhole." A voice said and the group turn to see Bowser Jr.
"What do you want, brat?" Shadow asked.
"That's harsh, even for you, Emo boy." Bowser Jr. said.
"Don't play with us!" Kiyo said.
"Ky'll find the Keyhole and seal it!" Zatch said.
"I doubt that. Do you want to know where Griff and your 'mother' are?" Bowser Jr. asked.
"Where are they?!" Ky demanded.
"Hmm. Guess I slipped my mind. I don't even have any intention of telling you morons." Bowser Jr. said.
"Tell us!" Elena demanded as she casts a magic blast at Bowser Jr. who disappears.
"Uh oh..." Tails said and Bowser Jr. reappears behind Elena.
"I wouldn't play with a Koopa if I were you, girly." Bowser Jr. said as he grabs Elena by her hair.
"Lemme go!" Elena yelled.
"Elena! Leave her alone!" Ky demanded.
"Oh, you care for her, do you? Fine. I understand that you have two Light Crystal pieces that I was supposed to take." Bowser Jr. said.
"I'm NOT giving you those!" Ky yelled.
"Oh, I think you'll change your mind. Hand 'em over and I'll let her go." Bowser Jr. said.
"Forget it! You can't have the pieces!" Ky said.
"I'll give you time to think this over. If you REALLY do care about this stupid girl, then meet me at the ruins of Void Citadel, where Zervik and the Horned King reside. Nex is also there along with Griff and your 'mother'. Think about your decision, but you'd better hurry. I'll be waiting for you, if you do arrive." Bowser Jr. said.
"Elena! I'll save you!" Ky said.
"I know...please just think this over." Elena said.
"If you HURT Elena..." Ky was cut off by Bowser Jr.'s scoff.
"You may be a Keyblade wielder, but you're just a weak scum. See you at Void Citadel...or not. Your choice." Bowser Jr. said as he disappears and takes Elena with him.
"What a jerk." Max said.
"Ky, what should we do?" Murray asked and Ky looks at the two Light Crystal pieces.
"I dunno. If I give him what he wants, the Deadly Alliance'll win. If I don't, then something bad will happen to Elena." Ky said.
"You'll have to hurry and think this over." Tails said and Ky nods.
Later on the group return to the guild hall.
"Okay, Flame-brain. You have something to say to Lucy." Gray said as Natsu faces Lucy who has her arms crossed.
"Actually, I do have somethin' to say. Luce...I'm sorry...for all the things I said about you. Ya know, about me saying that you're weak and me hitting you. I really regret that." Natsu said and Lucy doesn't say anything. "I screw everything up for you. It's because of me, you be unable to pay your rent now. I always do drag you into dangerous situations without even returning any favors and I always break into your home when you want to be alone. Now the more you think about it, I may not actually be a good friend to you. Luce, I'm not sure if we're gonna be friends again, but can you forgive me for being the idiot you've met?" Natsu asked.
"Actually, Natsu, I'M the idiot here. I blew a fuse over a mistake you've made. I think I now know why you destroyed the temple. You were trying to save me, right?" Lucy asked.
"Of course." Natsu answered.
"I didn't realize that if you didn't destroy the temple along with the monster, I'd die." Lucy said.
"I was scared for the first time. I didn't know what to do, but save you." Natsu said.
"I should be the one apologizing. Because I broke our friendship over money that we didn't get. I'M the idiot, like you said." Lucy said.
"I was wrong. Just like I was wrong about saying how weak you are. You're not weak." Natsu said.
"How? Give me a good reason." Lucy said.
"In that battle against that Black Xeti, you were giving it your all and you never left Ky's side when he and his friends were fighting it. You've also shown how you fought with your Spirit friends. It's your bond with them that shows your strength." Natsu asked.
"Really?" Lucy asked and Natsu nods.
"You deserve that Fairy Tail mark on your hand and I'm glad I got to meet you and brought you here." Natsu said.
"And I'm glad to meet the person who brought me here." Lucy said and the two hug each other.
"About time they made up." Gray said.
"Finally." Gajeel said.
"See? This is friendship is about; forgiveness. Friends always forgive each other, even the biggest problems." Ky said.
"Thank you, Ky." Lucy said.
"Why're you thanking me?" Ky asked.
"You made us realize how important our friendship is. If ya hadn't found Lucy back at the forest, then I would've actually worried my head off." Natsu said.
"So you were worried about her the whole time?" Zatch asked.
"Yeah. I was just upset because of our argument, that I didn't wanna show I truly felt about Luce." Natsu said.
"Well, you're welcome." Ky said.
"Now then, I believe we should thank our new friends, Ky, Max, Tails, Blaze, Shadow, Storm, Kiyo and Zatch, Lucky, T.J., Sly, Bentley, and Murray for helping these two and save this town." Makarov announed.
"THANK YOU!" Everyone in Fairy Tail shouted and the smile.
"No problem. It was our pleasure." Ky said.
"Hey, Ky, you and your friends should join Fairy Tail too." Natsu said.
"Thanks, but we have our own path to follow. We still have more people to help from the Black Xetis and the Heartless. I hope you guys understand." Ky said.
"Of course we do." Mira said.
"Although it is sad, but you are all welcome in Fairy Tail anytime. You are all always our friends and comrades." Makarov said as he lifts his hand leaving his index finger out and everyone else does the same.
"Thanks." Ky said as he also lifts his index finger out and Max, Tails, Blaze, Shadow, Storm, Kiyo and Zatch, Lucky, T.J., Sly, Bentley, and Murray do the same.
"Hey, sorry about Elena." Lucy said.
"Don't worry. I'll find her and save her along with Pax." Ky said.
"You have an awesome determination, Ky. I know you'll win." Natsu said.
"Thanks, everyone." Ky said.
"By the way, Ky. I just realized that you are in fact the Keybearer." Makaorv said.
"It's true, sir." Ky said.
"Excellent. You're here to find the Keyhole. Allow me to show you." Makarov said as he casts a spell on the Fairy Tail flag and it revealed another Keyhole.
"Great." Ky said as he uses Dawn of Hope to seal the Keyhole and saves Fiore from the darkness.
In the dark room Zervik and the Horned King watch Ky and his friends again.
"Aaaaand another world saved because of the brat." Zervik said.
"Ah, who cares. We had one hell of a laugh seein' him suffer by Pavor." Kaos said.
"Sooner or later, he will arrive at Void Citadel and try to stop us." The Horned King said.
"Is THAT your biggest worry?" Bowser Jr. asked as he's still holding Elena by her hair.
"Ah, the Key child's girlfriend. What good does she do?" Zervik asked.
"You're NOT making me serve you!" Elena yelled but Bowser Jr. punches her.
"Shut it, witch! We don't care about you! You can be served as bait or a hostage. What do you want for her?" Bowser Jr. asked.
"You can send her to the same place Sophia and Griff are at. It won't matter if Ky gives us the Light Crystal pieces. Not even Ky can find the place where others are imprisoned." Zervik said.
"Sounds good to me." Bowser Jr. said dragging Elena.
"You realize Ky will find a way to save me. You'll still be stopped!" Elena said.
"Whatever. He'll die here. This world is crawling with lots of Black Xetis and Heartless. He won't stop us." Bowser Jr. said as he leaves the dark room.
"It seems we finally have the Dark Gem pieces. Now for the last two Light Crystal pieces. We must lure Ky to this world for it." The Horned King said.
"And the Prince of Light, Virtus. He cannot hide from us. Our plot will be nearly complete. Everything will be ours." Zervik said.
Back at Fiore in the Fairy Tail guild Ky and his friends are still with the wizards.
"Thanks for everything." Ky said.
"No, Ky, thank you. Please be sure to save all worlds from the darkness and show those who have reached the dark path no mercy." Makarov said.
"Thanks, sir. Now, we gotta go." Ky said.
"We wish you all the best of luck on your journey." Erza said.
"Take care of yourselves." Gray said.
"Please be careful." Wendy said and the group nod.
"Will we see you again?" Happy asked.
"Yeah. We'll come back and visit again." Ky answered and the others nod and leave the guild.
The group make their way through Magnolia.
"So what now?" T.J. asked.
"We'll find a way to find Elena. I dunno where, but we'll have to search everywhere for her." Ky said.
"Okay. Let's go." Kiyo said and Ky uses Dawn of Hope to create a light portal.
"Ready?" Ky asked and they nod and they head for the portal and leave Fiore.
And chapter end! That's it for Ky's time in Fiore! I hope you enjoyed this chapter. I also hope you enjoyed some of the twists I've put in. Next time, Ky and his friends search for Elena, but first they find out that a world is being invaded by the Black Xetis and they must stop the invasion. I'll see you in the next chapter. Take care, stay true, and goodbye for now. Don't forget to review!