Chapter 11

Once Sting and Mizu reached the infirmary, they laid Nazo gently down onto a near by bed.

"Poor Lucy." said Mizu, since she was sure they were alone.

"Hey, don't get like that. You'll just make her feel worse." said Sting.

"Oh, right." said Mizu.

After wrapping up all of her wounds, they both thought it would be best to just leave her alone to rest. They both left the room, shutting the door behind them, leaving a sleeping Nazo on the bed. But, if they had waited a few more moments, they would've seen a golden light surround Nazo's entire body and see her eyes quickly snap open.

*The arena*

Sting and Mizu soon made it back to the balcony where Saber Tooth watched the events where Rouge, Rufus and the exceeds were waiting. Both Mizu and Sting assured their friends that Nazo would be ok.

"Alright. Now that the first even is over, it's time for the first match of the games." Chapati said.

"The first match up is Mizu of Saber Tooth vs. Natsu of Fairy Tail." Yajima said. It was a shock to Mizu that she was going first, but Natsu was clearly pumped about being the first to fight.

"M-me?" Mizu said questionably.

"Don't worry. I'm sure you'll do great." said Rouge with a small smile of insurance. That also made Mizu smile as well.

"Heh. Finally something we agree on." a voice said behind all of the Saber Tooth members.

"N-Nazo!?" Mizu exclaimed, snapping her head around. And she was right. Nazo was standing right behind them, only her right shoulder still wrapped in bandages as she was leaning against the entrance. Mizu quickly ran up to her friend.

"Wait! How are you already healed so fast!?" asked Mizu.

"Not sure. Guess I got lucky. But that doesn't right now. Right now, it's about you kicking that bastard's ass." Nazo said with a smirk. Mizu smiled back and simply nodded her head before running past her to the arena.

"Are you sure your ok now Nazo?" Sting asked.

"Trust me, I'm fine. Let's just focus on the match." Nazo said as she leaned on the ledge on her elbows. By then, Natsu and Mizu were entering the arena. Natsu with a serious look and Mizu with a hateful look. Once they both stood at least 2 meters away from each other, they both just stared at each other.

"Good luck Natsu!" Fairy Tail cheered.

"Hey, I saw what happened to your friend. I hope she's alright." said Natsu.

"Shut up. Like you actually care about her." Mizu growled.

Nazo also heard him and she also let out a growl. Natsu was slightly confused at why she hated him so much, but he also was preoccupied by something else. He was able to pick up a faint familiar scent from Mizu and her voice sounded familiar. Once it was said they could begin, Mizu turned her waist down into water and shot herself towards Natsu who was quickly nocked off guard and ended up being slammed against the wall behind him. Mizu began to circle around do the same action again, but now she was completely water.

"What the!? How are you able to do that!? Only Juvia should be able to turn into water!" Natsu shouted, still soaking wet.

"There can be more than one rain woman." Mizu said as she slammed Natsu against the wall again. Before she got a chance to do that same thing again, he went into fire and lightening dragon mode.

"FIRE LIGHTENING DRAGON: ROAR!" Natsu yelled.

Lightening and fire was sent spiraling at Mizu who was beginning her decent from the air above. She crossed her arms in front of her face to try and block the attack from hitting her in the face directly. She was then completely engulfed by flames and lightening, yet you could still hear her pain filled screams. Nazo had to look on in horror as her closest friend fell to the ground, blood staining her entire body and completely unconscious.

"The winner is Natsu!" Chapati cheered.

Fairy Tail points: 18

Fairy Tail was now at First place and bumped Saber Tooth down to third.

"MIZU!" Nazo shouted as she jumped down from the balcony.

She quickly raced over to her friend and knelt down beside her and cradled Mizu in her arms. Nazo could see burn marks covering every part of Mizu's body. Her arms were practically a dark red color and blood was also running down her face. Mizu's clothes were burnt beyond recognition and almost appeared to be seared into her skin. Nazo couldn't help but start crying after she saw on last feature. The only place that wasn't burnt on Mizu's body, was her guild mark. Mizu probably covered it with her other hand. Nazo's tears fell on Mizu's face.

"Dragneel!" Nazo yelled in Natsu's direction, who was still giddy from winning the match, turned around and saw what kind of damage was done to Mizu and saw Nazo holding her close and crying.

"You bastard! I swear, I'll never forgive you for this!" said Nazo, tears streaming down her cheeks. Natsu didn't know what to say, but he could relate to exactly how Nazo was feeling when Lucy was hurt really badly. He just never thought he would be the person to be mad at.

"Look, I'm sorr-" Natsu tried to apologize, and took a step closer.

"Stay away from us!" Nazo yelled pulling Mizu even closer to herself. Natsu came to a complete holt.

"Wait! I can help heal her!" Cheria said as she ran past Natsu.

Nazo didn't have time to complain about her helping, so she let Cheria get to work. It was actually a good thing that Cheria volunteered to help, because Nazo didn't have a problem with Lamia Scale. After waiting a few minutes, Mizu finally regained her pale skin color and there was no more blood coming out of her. But, she still had a few cuts and bruises.

"There. Now all she needs is rest." said Cheria.

"Thank you." Nazo said before placing one of Mizu's arms over her shoulder and and got back on her feet. Before carrying Mizu off the field, Nazo looked over her shoulder one last time and gave Natsu a cold, hateful glare which sent chills down his spine.