This is the time after the Edolas Arc and Lisanna RETURNED! Team Natsu wants to replace Lucy with Lisanna Strauss on the team, and that allows Lucy to think about her life. However, what most people don't know is that Lucy loves Natsu. What will she now do now and what is in store for her future love life?
Story By: RockCityGirl14
Chapter 18: The Showdowns
Italics mean Thoughts or Flashback
Bold means Letters to Mom, Shouga, or Team Natsu
Konichiwa Minna! I'm back and better than ever! And with another amazing chapter as well. I finally found some new inspiration for my story and I'm hoping that you guys love it as well.
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Previously on, 'Turning Your Back on a Nakama'.
I raised both of my hands in the air…
'Here goes nothing'. I thought.
"BATTLE BEGIN!" I screamed.
(Lucy's P.O.V)
Now right after I had said that, Gray charged right at Masuki while putting his hands in position for an ice-make move.
At the same time that Gray was charging up forward with a determined face, Masuki shut his eyes and still continued to stand still.
In my head I was literally screaming, 'Masuki! Move out of the way!' However, as a referee, I had to remain biased.
"Ice-Make: Hammer!" Gray had shouted as an ice sculpture had appeared in front of him and coming at an incredible speed toward Masuki.
At the last second, Masuki had opened his eyes and held out in right hand in order to catch the hammer with the slightest of ease and then threw it to the side.
Gray then immediately jumped back, anticipating that Masuki would have the next move.
Masuki held onto his guitar that's slung across his shoulder and played an intense melody. He then shouted back to Gray and the other by standers, "Musical Make: Note Destroyer!"
From the blink of the eye, thousands of rainbow colored musical notes came rushing at the ice-mage and then surrounded him, while rotating all around.
For the moment, it felt as Gray couldn't move which I wasn't to exactly sure about.
"WHATS THE MEANNING OF THIS BASTARD!" Gray managed to scream but still couldn't move his body.
"Why, I'm just fighting fair and square. After all, we want to keep Lucy as much as you guys wish. Anyway, I don't think you can get out of my magic. See, Note Destroyer can surround an opponent with notes thus causing them to be paralyzed. Basically, this match is mine." Masuki said with a smirk.
"Bastard! I'm gonna win this!" Gray said as he tried to force his way to use his magic, but was failing horribly.
"Sorry, but I'm gonna have to do this." Masuki said as he held out his guitar once again and aimed it at the mage.
"Compact." Was the final thing that Masuki had said before all the notes once surrounded by Gray, rammed into Gray and causing a huge smog cloud to appear before them.
Most of the guild was trying their best to see who won, but they had already put money on a certain someone…
After 2 minutes of the smog, it finally cleared. Only 1 figure was seen while the other one was on the floor, defeated.
I finally got a clear view, I raised my hand and then announce, "The winner of the match is… Masuki!"
The crowd cheered and I then turned my head to the side. I saw that Team Natsu had put their heads down for their team mate that had just lost.
Masuki then walked off the field saying, "That was pretty easy." He then took off his guitar and returned it to the case and walked back to where the rest of his team was, where they were all giving him high fives and good jobs.
I then return to the front of the battle field and then said, "Can someone please take him to the infirmary?"
A random guild member stepped forward and picked Gray up and walked back inside of the guild. As they were walking, I heard Gray mumble…
"L-Lucy, I-I'm s-s-sorry."
With that he was gone. I quickly flinch at his words and put my head down so that no one could see my face.
I had the urge to cry.
Why?
He was my brother figure.
Because of me, he had been injured…
I raised my head again and croaked out, "Next match. Opponents please step forward."
As I looked around, I saw from Team Austin, it was Violet up next. At that second, I saw Erza walk forward.
Something tells me that this is gonna be a most dangerous match.
Murmurs in the crowd were spreading, "We get to see Prestigia and Titania fight against one another!" or, "I got money on Prestigia."
Both participants were finally on the battle field and glaring at each other with such an intense force in between. It was so thick that you could slice the tension with a knife.
"You know, you can just give up. I really don't want to damage you up too much and that pretty face of yours, Titania." Violet said confidently to the scarlet haired mage.
"No thanks Prestigia. I would love to have the honor of destroying and beating you to a pulp. After all, you have just made enemies of the worst guild and team to anger right now." Erza countered.
"Whatever, just so you know. Today, I'm fighting for the pride of the guild and also to protect Lucy from you people again. She doesn't even need you! She will be perfectly fine here with people that ACTUALLY CARE about her." Violet counted back.
Erza was caught off guard with that statement. "Nothing is stronger than the power of feelings. From this battle, I hope to know who just cares the most after this. So shall we begin?"
Violet then nodded her head and gave me the signal to begin.
I raise both my arms and then said, "Battle Begin!"
Unlike the first battle, both of the mages both sprinted toward each other while screaming out a magic spell.
"Requip: Heaven Wheel's Armor!"
"Requip: Black Beards Sword!"
Both mages had a magic circle activated underneath them as they had their weapons summoned.
'They both use similar magics. This will be an interesting matchup.' I thought to myself.
Each opponent on the field was using super speed, trying to land physical hits on one another.
Basically, for the first 5 minutes, it was a battle of stamina, will power, and strength. Just landing a hit then backing off then charging once again and then coming back.
It kept like this until there was a standstill in the middle.
"I see you have gotten more speed since the last time I saw you Violet. I also notice that your stamina in physical strength has gotten much more efficient as well. However, I'm still gonna win this match!" Erza had said.
"You also have increased in your abilities Erza! And, you took the words right out of my mouth cuz I'm totally gonna win this!" Violet countered back.
I smiled as I watched the match. Both mages and nakama are both dedicated to their skill level and also trying to achieve the best goal in the world.
I regained sight of the match and then noticed that Erza was going to do the next move…
"Heaven's Wheel Armor: Blumenblatt!" A huge amount of swords were now requiped into the match and floating in the air until Erza gave the signal, "Dance my swords!"
All the swords that were once floating now were dashing forward to the Prestigia.
Luckily, Violet used her quick ability in gymnastics to dodge each and every single one of the swords with ease.
"You're gonna have to do better than THAT to try and defeat me Erza!"
"Tch…Requip: Armadura Armor!" Erza yelled.
From an instant, Erza was now covered in her pink armor from head to toe. This armor has the name of her guild to symbolize her pride of being a member of Fairy Tail.
"I see, you're really getting into this match… I might as well present you with a full power that can't disappoint. Requip: Black Beard's Ultamatium Cannon!" She then countered back.
Now Violet had requiped into a new outfit due to the spell she casted. She wore a dark blue trench coat that went to her knees. Underneath was a black shirt with a white skull on the front along with some black pants. Then, she also wore some black boots, an eyepatch, and finally a pirate hat. Right next to her, was an ancient cannon that looked very destructive.
"WHAT?!" The entire crowd gasped.
"Violet, you can't use that?! Do you want to kill her?" Austin had shouted at her.
"I don't care! As long as I win and have Lucy stay with us I'm perfectly fine with that." Violet screamed back.
"What is that Violet?" Erza said as she felt her spine tingle a little due to fear.
"This is my equipped outfit that comes with the cannon. This cannon is very special. It once belonged to a pirate by the name of Blackbeard. This treasure has been passed down my family for generations. After all, he is my great-great grandfather. Also, with my barrette it'll just boost the power of the attack from this cannon. So, you can say this is the incredible power of Pirate Swordsmanship magic. Goodnight Titania." Violet had said as she took out a lighter from the right pocket in her coat and lit the wick.
"I CAN STILL FIGHT! FAIRY PIERCING SWORD!" Erza screamed as she now charged over to Violet at an incredible speed. Almost like a ninja…. (just wanted to add that since I love ninjas!)
"Damn, it's taking too long! Gotta improvise!" Violet muttered to herself as she tried to take one step forward.
"Too late." A voice came from behind.
It was Erza and she put her sword up to Violet's neck.
"Do you give up?" She questioned the Prestigia in her ear.
"Like HELL I would!"
Next minute, Violet grabbed Erza by the shoulders and tossed her up into the air by at least 30 feet. Then, as Erza was falling, Violet jumped up into the air and did a turning back sidekick to Erza's head, causing her to fly backwards.
Erza then landed with a thump on the ground as she continually rolled on the ground and Violet was catching up her.
After that roll, Erza caught her footing and then zoomed into Violet, and Violet doing the same thing. They collided into each other with a fist to each other's face.
Both took the hit and jumped back to the original place where they started off.
"Why don't we just end this?" Prestigia announced.
"Yes, let's!" Titania agreed.
"Good, cause here comes… Black Beards Ultamatium Cannon!" Violet said as she jumped out into the air.
Behind her was the cannon and it was in full power. Just as Prestigia had said that, a blinding white light came out came straight to Erza.
It then caused yet another smoke cloud to form around the battlefield.
"I didn't forget about the cannon. I just had to stall with the fight until it went into full power." Violet said aloud.
The smoke cloud was now disappearing slowly and I assumed that Erza was down for the count soo…
"The winner of this matc-" I said until I heard…
"I can still fight!"A voice boomed.
From the last bit of smoke, it was clear that a pair of angry red orbs glaring back at Violet. As I turned my head in that direction, I saw Erza was indeed standing and in her Adamantine Armor.
"Damn! I surely thought that you would be down, Titania~." Violet said in a sing song voice at the end.
"Nope, that last bit of this fight is just about to end. Requip: Morning Star Armor: Photon Slicer!" Erza said then as she then charged with her last piece of energy at her opponent and a staff of great power came to her heed.
"Here we go again! Requip: Black Beards Platinum Sword!"
This was the last straw… both mages had drawn their last hit since both had run out of magic power… who was to go down?
After the 2 minute showdown of trying to stand on their feet. One figure had dropped.
The crowd had dropped their jaws… the person that had fallen was…
"The winner of this match is… Erza Scarlet." I announced to the people.
I heard a lot of the people in the crowd groan while Team Natsu seemed pretty pumped. They were all cheering due to Erza winning a match for the Team.
I looked down at where Violet was and then said to behind me, "Can someone now take her to the infirmary."
"I'll do it." I looked back to the front. Right in my face was Erza Scarlet. All covered in wounds and bruises.
"Ok…" Was all I managed to say to her.
As Erza walked away and picked Violet up. She then walked back toward me and as she passed, I gulped out, "Thanks Erza."
She seemed caught off but then gave me a heartwarming smile and then said, "No problem… now I'll leave you to officiate."
With that those 2 were gone and I looked back I announced, "Next opponents please."
As soon as I said that I noticed that 2 figures stepped forward.
On Team Austin, it was Manny and as for Team Natsu, it was Mira.
I turned my head from left to right and realized that both gave me a simple nod to start off the battle.
"BATTLE BEGIN!" I shouted out loud.
Almost instantaneously, both mages have prepared their magics, and had casted a spell.
"Take-Over! Satan Soul!"
"Take-Over! Angel Soul!"
Both mages are polar opposite yet similar magics. It was eccentric, exotic, and scary at the same time because there was quite an awkward silence between them.
"Mira, I knew we would be meeting up again but not like this…" Manny had stated.
"Save your breath, I already have a man that I love and you're not him." Mira had snarled back.
"Come on! Why can't we date, be happy, have kids, and live happily ever after. I mean, just stop rejecting my love offers and while we're at it, also leave Lucy at Blue Pegasus." Manny had offered.
Mira then gave him a demonic aura and spat on the ground.
"That's my reply. Now let's get this match started, Playboy!"
"Whatever is the case, you she-devil!"
Mira had made the first move by combining both of her hands together, close to her chest and creating a shadowy ball of energy.
"Darkness Stream!" She screamed as the shadow went forward at Manny. However, Manny didn't seem to react to the effective hit at all.
Instead, he raised a hand just as the attack was about to hit him and said, "Guardian Shield."
At that same time, a light enveloped and surrounded itself around Manny, thus protecting him from the blast.
"Tch. Guess I'm gonna have to go a lot tougher since I'm up against an angel." Mira muttered to herself.
"You know sweetheart~, I can end all of this right now with a simple, 'I surrender' from you. We both know that the angel will ALWAYS end up winning against the devil." Manny said confidently with a smirk.
"I won't give up. The fact that I'm standing in this battlefield will prove what I came to represent! To help bring Lucy back with us and also kick your ass while I'm at it."
"Whatever you say my little butterscotch~! Just note from here on out, it won't be any easier if you're fighting with me."
"Who cares? I'm always up for a good challenge and this will definitely help with my training. Here I come Manny!" Mira said as she used her enhanced satan soul speed to charge at the angel mage.
"Ok babe. Let's get cooking." Manny said as he then did the same as Mira and charged forward at an enhanced speed as well.
I observed the match and then noticed that Manny was going to make the next move, "Holy Spirits Ray!"
Mira was totally caught off by the quickened pace of this match and was unable to dodge it. So, she had ended up taking the hit.
Mira had ended up being knocked back and losing some of her balance. Manny had come up to her and then said, "Anything else you want to say?"
"Yeah, how about we end it with our last finishing move." Mira said with a sly move as she jumped backward and went into a fighting stance.
'Sounds good. Last move. Whoever remains standing, will be declared the winner."
"Take-Over! Satan Soul: Sitri!" Mira had said while Manny said, "Take-Over: Angel Soul: Sidriel!"
THIS was the ultimate magic that both mages had possessed.
"Here goes nothing! Soul Extinction!" Mira screamed out loud with that dark pulse coming out from both hands.
"Holy Angelic Blast!"
Both attacks collided with one another. It was as though Nirvana was starting up once again.
The intensity was stronger sue to those attacks and left a huge explosion on the field.
When I looked to the field, I couldn't believe my eyes…
The winner of this match was, nobody.
Both mages were both lying on the ground defeated with no energy left at all.
Many people were confused at how I would call this match so I raise both my hands up and announce, "Since both mages are unable to continue, I will call this match, a draw!"
The crowd sighed in relief of this judgment. Without me asking, someone had went to the battlefield and picked up both Mira and Manny and brought them back inside of the guild.
"Last Match of the Day. Opponents please step forward." I called out.
Both mages had walked slowly forward to the battlefield.
The last match was the leaders of both teams. On one side, it was my EX-best friend and partner, Natsu Dragneel and the other was my new team mate, Austin.
'This is going to be a LONG match'. I thought to myself.
(Shouga's P.O.V)
"Excuse me sir, but can you tell me where Blue Pegasus is?" I asked a young gentlemen as I am passing through the town.
"Oh sure, all you have to do is go down this street for 2 more blocks and take a left. It will be right there."
"Thank you very much. Have a nice day."
"As to you." With that both him and I took our separate ways.
"Lady Lucy, I'm close to you now. Just wait a little bit longer and I swear that I, Shouga, will make you the Origin Queen of Magic, no matter what." I said as I quickened my pace to try and find Lady Lucy.
"The plan will come to order soon'. I thought to myself.
(Laxus's P.O.V)
"We're finally here!" Wendy had said as she stretched her arms out.
"Yeah, now let's go to Blue Pegasus. We gotta go find the Blondie and try to talk with her." I said as I started dashing off with her and the 2 exceeds closely behind.
"AYE SIR!" They had said together.
'Don't worry Blondie. I'm coming back sooner than I thought'. I muttered softly.
FINALLY! MY CHAPTER 18 IS COMPLETED! I'm sorry for the late-ish update, it's just that I was so soo busy with my social life. I mean, I have to get ready for school at like 5:00 in the morning. After school is my girls varsity hockey practice. Then, I also had to use some of my time for Student Congress and write speeches for that. Next, is my drama practice that goes on for at LEAST an hour. Then, I had to practice my violin with my teacher and for a concert that just happened. JESUS! GIVE ME A BREAK! Anyway, I hope you enjoyed the chapter and REMEMBER TO REVIEW! THEY ARE MY FRIENDS!
I hope you guys enjoyed most of the fights and drama between this. I mean, Masuki is just a boss in general. Both Erza and Violet are hardworking and strong mages that care deeply for a nakama. Then, Manny previously asked out Mira. I was inspired by Ikuto from Shugo Chara with his Character Transformation for Violet and the angel name, "Sidriel," also means Angel Prince of the First Heaven. It sounded cool so…STAY TUNED FOR THE TEAM LEADERS FIGHT AND SEE WHICH GUILD LUCY WILL BECOME PART OF! Also, the plan that Shouga has in store as well as… LAXUS COMING BACK! So until then, I'll see y'all later!