Natsu was infuriated, not only was this guy avoiding direct confrontation but any time any of his teammates attempted to leave to go after Gray he would get in the way. If he wasn't so tired from racing all the way here Natsu was confident he could easily take care of his opponent. If he really wanted to he probably could get past the blond guy but if he was tired from the journey he wasn't sure how well his less physical teammates would be fairing. He just couldn't leave them unprotected. He would just have to put faith in his other friends.
Gray was running as fast as he could but his body was screaming at him for oxygen but he couldn't stop for two reasons. If he did he knew whoever the second group of pursuers would catch up to him and try to convince him and his other reason was that he wasn't sure if he could refuse. While distracted by his thoughts he didn't notice that there were people calling out to him. He couldn't make out the voices till, "A REAL MAN DOESN'T RUN AWAY GRAY!" that was definitely Elfman. Then without warning he saw flash of blue buzz past him then he was forced to dodge a tornado it would seem.
He was then surrounded at four points and he began to feel frightened, not for his own sake but hers. The one who had shot at him was none other than the little dragon slayer Wendy, of course she wasn't so little anymore. She had grown out her hair back to its original length and she was almost as tall as Lisana now. She had a much more womanly figure and yes even in this dire situation Gray couldn't help but notice, he was Gray after all. Her companions were none other than the Strauss siblings Lisana, Elfman and Mira, why'd it have to be Mira was Gray's only thought.
All his guild mates had been told that Gray had left to visit his parent's graves which were genuinely one of his reasons and he did visit but there was another reason. It began soon after the guild was rebuilt after their face off against Tartaros. Gray found himself taking more solo missions and most of the missions involved taking out some sort of monster or demon. It was during his missions to deal with the demons that he finally realized his problem. He always ended up killing the demons even if his mission was to capture them. At first he thought it was because he still wasn't used to using his devil slayer powers but then it began to escalate he felt an uncontrollable to desire to kill all demons. Then the incident happened. He witnessed Mira take on her Satan soul form and then he tried to chop off her head, of course no one noticed but Gray was troubled by the fact. Then it happened he woke up one morning feeling exceptional. He went for a stroll in the early morning when he ran into Mira. Things were going well until she touched him; he immediately had to run away for fear of hurting her. That night there were reports of a monster going on a rampage in the forest near Magnolia.
Before his friends could say anything Gray spoke "Why are you hear Mira?" They were shocked at what he said but most of all the way he said. The comment was directed at Mira but he seemed to be trying to avoid looking at he as well as his speech, it was so cold and monotone. Again before they had a chance to continue he continued "Elfman, Wendy you've definitely become strong you should be able to do it, I need you guys to kill." They were astonished at how calmly he said that there was something definitely wrong with him.
"Gray wh-what do you me-"Lisana was cut off again by again.
"Mira whatever you do don't move from that spot not even a single step. If you do I just may kill you" this time even Gray was shocked by what was coming out of his mouth. It had already happened he had lost himself. Now his body was on autopilot sadly he no longer felt like his movements were weighed down. He turned to face Mira for the first time to face; the transformation was quick, not just the mental transformation but the physical one as well.
The visible right half of his body was covered in glowing blue tattoos. The sclera of his right eye was the same shade of blue and his iris was silver. His hair was white and shimmered slightly in the moonlight. When he breathed a white mist could be seen. His pupil had the shape of a vertical slit and gave him quite the animalistic appearance. Even Elfman was a little shaken by Gray's demonic presence but he now had some idea of why Gray asked him to kill him.
Elfman entered his Lizardman form and charged at Gray sadly it seemed in this instance Gray was the real beast and sent him flying as easily as he would swat a fly (think of it like a bitch slap). Wendy chose the safe approach and used her 'Sky Dragon's Roar' again it was totally ineffective. Gray began to walk towards Mira his hands casual placed in his pocket as if to so he was confident he didn't need to use them. Wendy using this opportunity cast her enchantments to strengthen herself. She then went on to attempt to attack the base of Gray's neck, but when she made the slightest contact with him her hand began to freeze. She was forced to pull back then she cast a spell producing several mini twisters that headed straight for Gray.
He didn't even bother to turn around; by the time the twisters got close to him they were frozen. Wendy having no other option entered her dragon force form. For the first time since he transformed Gray took his eyes off of Mira and turned towards Wendy. She felt a chill when their eyes met but she realised much too late that the Gray she was looking at was just a sculpture. She felt a hand on her Shoulder by the time her head turned around to see Gray's face she was completely frozen.
Gray's clone shattered and he began his leisurely walk again. Mira watching this felt helpless. She wanted to run to her friends' aid but her body refused to move. She couldn't imagine hurting Gray. Whether it was because he was a close friend or maybe more likely it was her will to live. The sensation she felt from being in the presence of a magic made to kill her was absolutely terrifying. She could only look on as Gray drew closer and closer. Lisana got in front of her in a bid to protect her but Mira knew that she couldn't stop this Gray. But then Gray was sent flying By Elfman in his weretiger form.
As Gray got up Elfman continued his assault but all his attacks were effortlessly avoided. Midway in the flurry of attacks Elfman entered his wolfman form. As you would expect he was a humanoid large muscular wolf with black fur. His wolfman form isn't as agile as his latter form and the change in pace was able to disrupt Gray's rhythm and earned Elfman another blow. Realizing that none of his lesser forms could win this Elfman entered his strongest form Warion.
A smug smirk came across Gray's face as he said "Impressive the King of Beast but I wonder if it'll be enough to beat the demon king the Calamity King" after saying that a crown began to materialize on Gray's head. It was a rather odd crown as it met on his forehead in a V shape that became horns. He really did look the part of a demon king, and then the brawl began. They appeared to be even at first the Gray gained a slight advantage and then it was completely one sided. It started with them exchanging blow for blow then it was two to one in Gray's favour. Now Elfman wasn't even able to land a single punch. It was a terrifying scene to behold. Gray had gotten Elfman on his back and was sitting on his chest pounding in Elfman's face.
Gray was on the edge of breaking it was if he was drowning in the tears he couldn't shed. It took all his effort to stop hurting is friend. He got up Elfman but he still wasn't in control of his body. Knowing there was no way Lisana would be able t stop him he had only one option and that was to end his own life. He couldn't see anymore as if his body was trying to shut itself down. That was probably due to his body being pushed past its limits by the devil in him. He couldn't see but he still had options. He summoned an ornate ice spear right in front of his heart. It slowly edged forward till the tip was touching his chest. It felt oddly cold.
It must have been the fact that it was the instrument of his end. Gray didn't have many regrets after all he had a good life surrounded by close friends and beautiful girls. Of course he did regret the things he wasn't able to protect, the people he wasn't able to protect, the unfinished score he had with Natsu and much more. But the thing that was on his mind now was that he never got to fall in love. Don't misunderstand Gray had a lot of crushes some more special than others and one person more special than all but all of those were never love. He really regretted never having tasted that love.
He felt freezing cold; he was losing consciousness he had to end it now. Well that was his thought but somebody else had a different plan in mind. He felt warmth more warmth than he could ever imagine having felt. The instrument of his suicide shattered and the feeling in his body as well as his senses began to return. Once his sense of touch was back he realised someone was embracing him from behind. They felt so warm that Gray's body couldn't help but relax. He stumbled back and he and the person fell onto their butts. He felt something wet on his back and realised the person was crying. Even her tears were warm. Yes he realised it was a girl due to her… bosom. He didn't even have the strength to sit up straight and let his body crumple to the ground.
Now he was finally able to see who it was it was Mira. She was looking down on him tears still falling with her usual warm inviting smile, no this was different smile one reserved solely for him he wanted to enjoy that sight more but his body wouldn't allow him. He relaxed into her lap like she was a pillow and it crossed his mind that Elfman was so going to kill him but he didn't care at least not at the moment and he just let himself drift into a pleasant sleep while being embraced by Mira. What Gray hadn't noticed was the moment Mira had hugged him he and he felt that surge of warmth he had cast a spell, Ice make Garden. They were surrounded by roses that were glistening like diamonds in the faint light of the rising sun. "Who knew you were such the romantic Gray" Mira let out a little giggle and gave Gray a quick peck on the cheek.