Dragon Slayer
Disclaimer: I don't own Fairy tail
"Speaking"
'Thoughts'
"Magic"
Last time:
"Natsu…" Both women glowered at the Dragonslayer as Erza eyes held the look of murder while Mirajane's smile turned sickly sweet.
"I'm innocent!" Natsu screamed trying to get away but Erza managed to hold onto his scarf.
"Why are you trying to run away then?" Erza pressed.
"It's was all a misunderstanding right, Natsu?" Mirajane asked still smiling as the sickly purple aura turned more malevolent and her eyes narrowed into slits.
"I think I should head out then." Lieri stood up from her stool not even fazed at the sight as she walked up beside Natsu and kissed him on the cheek. "I also had a nice time Natsu, even though I had to do it with the Emperor, Alicia, and Maria. If you want more, you know where to find me." Natsu's eyes went wide as dinner plates at what Lieri just did, giving him the kiss of death and watched her leave him in the hands of his executioners.
Moments later the sound of Natsu's pained screams echoed throughout Magnolia as he suffered the wrath of two very volatile and powerful women, beating him to within an inch of his life. Lieri could only giggle in amusement hoping she could watch Natsu's beating.
"I guess it's time to meet the new Magic Council of Fiore." Lieri said as she turned serious and vanished into the sea of people.
CHAPTER 16: Dancing with the Emperor
"In order to restore the trust we once lost, we will crack down hard on any questionable guild." Guran Doma proclaimed as all of the Council members agreed while Org rubbed his beard in dismay. "And if Fairy Tail continues in with their destructive streak? They shall be forcefully disbanded!" he added as more cheers from the other members came except from Org.
"Now, don't you think that's kind of harsh?" a woman's voice broke their cheers as they all focused at the source.
"Who are you and why are you here?" Guran Doma demanded glaring at the woman that had the nerve to disturb their meeting.
"Pardon me, where are my manners." the woman apologized. "I'm Lieri Von Armbrust, General of Vereint and governor of the Eastern cities." Lieri curtsied, a gentle smile adorned her features yet everyone could see the ruthlessness behind her eyes as murmurs resonated in the room.
Guran Doma slammed his staff, silencing the other members as he leveled his gaze on the woman and spoke. "Vereint has no right to meddle in our affairs. We shall enforce our laws to preserve the peace and balance within the guilds." He stated simply not because he's antagonizing the woman but more of his own belief in justice.
"Ah, yes, balance." Lieri nodded in understanding. "But don't you think it's the results that mattered; they have done nothing wrong aside from the occasional unwanted destruction of public property." She added as Guran's face remained the same.
"Their results are irrelevant if they can't even perform their job properly." Guran Doma countered. "If they continue on with their ways, we shall force them to disband, and if they do not heed our orders then we shall use force to pacify the threat." he declared and this time the pleasant smile Lieri had vanished as her eyes narrowed at the Council leader, un-amused at the thinly veiled threat he delivered.
"I implore you to overlook any misgivings of the guild. Its disbandment will make our Emperor very displeased." Lieri replied as she knew about Fiore's new Etherion and saw Guran's eyes narrowed.
"What will the almighty Emperor of Vereint gain from that guild of troublemakers?" Guran asked in confusion.
"Nothing for now, but the lost heir to the Empire resides in that guild that has become her home for years. The emperor wouldn't want to see her only daughter lose her home because of some misguided sense of justice." Lieri replied as Guran's eyes flashed with anger at the barb. "Your Council still owes Vereint an explanation for firing Etherion on our waters as well as endangering the princess's life." she added smiling grimly at the group.
"That was the former council's fault, not ours! We have the culprit locked in jail!" Guran exclaimed slamming his staff in anger. "They were disbanded because of their actions, and we have been tasked by the King himself to reestablish a new, and much more just council!" it angered him as he saw the woman remain impassive after his outburst.
"That maybe, but history always repeats itself one way or the other." Lieri replied simply angering the man further. "Don't make any mistake, I applaud your drive to eradicate the dark guilds in your kingdom, but disbanding a guild just because they don't fit your taste is unacceptable." Lieri's gaze darkened as she looked at everyone in the council that glared at her. "I may not have the power to change your minds, but I do have the means to make it happen."
Guran growled under clenched teeth knowing that the woman was right. He knew that Vereint is a massive empire south of Fiore the size of Pergrande, and ruled by a powerful emperor whose magical powers are rumored to be unrivaled and if not equal to the dragon of the Apocalypse himself, Acnologia. He glared at the woman in front of him and he could easily tell that she too is quite powerful and it might take half of them to take her down. He is faced with a tough decision and even when his pride took a heavy blow, he has to concede to a greater power. It was either they go to the king himself and asks him to order him to agree or invoke the wrath of an empire that would erase them from the map.
"Is that a threat?" Guran asked.
"No, it's merely a suggestion." Lieri replied succinctly. "I'm not saying that you overlook if they commit crimes or any heinous acts that a Dark guild would commit, but simply disregard the destruction they unwittingly caused especially the one named Natsu Dragneel." She added as Guran begrudgingly accepted. "Thank you for your time." She bid farewell as she casually walked outside.
The moment that she was gone one of the members demanded that they should have taught the woman a lesson in respect, but Guran Doma merely shook his head. "There is no point in inciting a conflict between our kingdom and Verient. We are here to bring peace and order, not war and conflict." Guran replied calmly. "Besides, you could feel how strong she is, do you not? She could easily best you in single combat." He lectured as the council member grumbled.
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"Are you ok, Miss Lieri?" Wendy asked the woman who snapped out of her thoughts. "What did you do at Era, did you deliver some sort of message to the council?"
Lieri smiled at the little girl. "Yes, I did. A simple greeting from the emperor that's all." She replied simply as she looked at Natsu playing around with Happy as they ran around the deck of Lieri's personal magic bomber. It was smaller than Maria's, but it was still four times larger than Blue Pegasus' magic bomber. "That's quite an impressive magic you have there to be able to cure Natsu's motion sickness."
Wendy blushed at the woman's praise. "Um…it was nothing really…it's one of the first spells Grandine taught Me." she mumbled as she still has problems about her self esteem.
"You're going to become a great mage someday, Wendy. I'll ask Tanaka to teach you everything he knows of healing magic." Lieri offered with a smile making the little girl blush at the praise and the kind gesture.
"Thank you…!" Wendy exclaimed bowing suddenly causing her forehead to slam at the table. "Oww!" she whined as tears stung her eyes blushing in embarrassment once again.
Lieri stifled a laugh to save the little girl the embarrassment. "Here, let's get you inside to get that looked at." She said going behind Wendy and ushering her in followed by Charle who shook her head. Natsu looked at the sight and couldn't help but grin while looking at the two bluenette.
"Um… why is Erza's mother called emperor when she's a woman?" Wendy asked.
Lieri smiled again before answering the question. "You see in Krieg, only the Emperor could rule over the empire even if the empress is stronger than her spouse. Since Lady Elione has no husband she has taken the mantle of a ruler, thus inheriting the title of Emperor rather than an empress." She explained simply.
"Is she really that strong?" Wendy asked again.
"Strong doesn't cut it. She's unrivaled in power and skill." Lieri replied in a lecturing tone. "She's the one that taught me and the rest of my fellow generals, and believe it or not, the three of us are no match against our emperor. Lady Elione is our ruler because of her strength not her lineage." She added smiling as Wendy nodded in awe as they finally got inside.
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Mirajane casually joined the two and wondered what they're talking about. "What are you two talking about, Natsu?" she asked as Natsu turned around.
"Happy and I was thinking that they looked like mother and daughter." Natsu replied sagely making Mirajane giggle at how off he looked. Smart doesn't suit him.
"Aye!" Happy chirped.
"You really like kids, huh, Natsu?" Mirajane asked with a smile to which he grinned. "Well, how about we make our own?" she teased.
"Sure!" Natsu agreed before his brain finally caught up with his mouth. "Wait, what?!" he exclaimed in shock, his mouth hanging open while Mirajane giggled.
"I'm just joking Natsu." Mirajane replied loving the dumbfounded look on Natsu's face. "We really haven't done anything aside from kissing and petting, but if you want? I don't mind." she added while winking at the Dragonslayer causing him to blush as a small trickle of blood ran down his nose.
"Natsu's a pervert…" Happy muttered in his paws which was loud enough for everyone to hear especially Natsu.
"Hey!" Natsu snapped at his partner who giggled much like Mirajane. He crossed his arms and childishly looked away from the two. "It's not like it's not easy to be a pervert having those two around." He grumbled in annoyance.
Erza walked up beside Mirajane and Happy wondering what they are laughing about. "What's so funny?" she asked in a neutral tone. Mirajane told Erza about her tricking Natsu with having a baby with her and his subsequent reactions as Natsu grumbled once more. After hearing her story a slight frown appeared on Erza's face as another wave of jealousy struck her.
It's been hard for her to stop her jealousy from eating away at her will, but she managed to stop herself from voicing out her annoyance and let it slide. It was something she's gotten used to, but never liked. She looked at the Dragonslayer and the childish pout on his face and even she couldn't help but smile. Ever since they started their strange relationship, she never felt that Natsu favored her over Mirajane or vice versa. Sure, she wanted Natsu to favor her over Mirajane, but she knew that it was just her competitive streak talking.
"Stop acting like a kid Natsu." Erza stated as Natsu huffed and turned around with the frown never living his face.
"You're mean Mira." Natsu pointed out while Mirajane just smiled.
"I can't help it." Mirajane replied with a smile. "You're cute when you act like a kid." She added.
"So, I'm a kid am I?" Natsu asked in annoyance as the frown on his face deepened causing Mirajane to feel bad about what she did. The moment she did Natsu grinned and immediately lifted Mirajane on his shoulder, startling the woman while releasing a huff. "You're getting heavy Mira." he commented as it was her turn to pout as his grin only grew. Erza raised a curious eyebrow at the sight as Natsu took her hand and started running inside the ship bringing both women to their room.
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Natsu brought Mirajane down as both she and Erza walked unto the bed while he closed the door. He turned around grinning as Mirajane smiled in amusement and Erza did the same as he walked towards them and sat between them. He immediately captured Erza's lips in a heated kiss as she pressed her hands on his chest with his arms wrapped around her body possessively.
Mirajane shook her head at the sight as Natsu slowly pushed Erza on the bed crushing her large breasts beneath his chest. She knew that she'll get her turn with Natsu and simply watched the two make out as this was the first time that this happened. Her arousal slowly grew at the sight of Natsu grabbing Erza's right tit, squeezing the soft flesh as he rolled it around with his palm before pinching Erza's hardening nipple. She started to notice the difference between them as Erza moaned with passion as Natsu fondled her clothed breasts and pressed his thigh on her sex. It was worlds apart on how they naturally do it with each other. He was slow and deliberate with her, but not less as arousing from the sight before her.
Mirajane tried to clear her thoughts from the passion filled exchange between Erza and Natsu. She didn't know what to do and decided to leave and let them have their alone time, but Natsu grabbed her wrist. She saw the look on Natsu's face as he got off of Erza and pulled her against him capturing her lips. She was a little bit reluctant at first, but when Natsu squeezed her butt. She moaned allowing him to meet her tongue. Natsu's free hand caressed her bare thighs causing her to shiver in delight ignoring Titania's rather annoyed glare.
Erza merely shook her head and begins to undress, pulling her black sweater off her body. Her large breasts adhering on the tight piece of clothing before gravity took hold as it bounced unrestrained on her chest. Now clad in her black lace bra she crawled behind Natsu who sat at the edge of the bed with Mirajane sitting on his lap. She pressed her breasts on his back as her hands started to caress his toned torso tracing every bump and groove on his body, she draw circles on his stomach before they landed on top of the tent on his pants. Natsu released a pleasure filled groan as Erza rubbed his throbbing erection through his trousers. She smirked and decided to dip her hand inside his trousers and gripped his raging cock, and stroked it languidly.
"Erza…" Natsu groaned closing his eyes and pulling away from Mirajane.
Mirajane opened her eyes and caught Erza's eyes and the competitive glint in them. Not one to get outdone by Erza, she too dipped her hand into Natsu's trousers and gripped his cock as he yelped in pain as both women started a glaring contest.
"That hurts you two…" Natsu whimpered as both women continued to glare at each other before their shrewd eyes landed on him. 'This wasn't such a good idea…' he thought nervously fearing for his little soldier.
Natsu released another yelp in surprise as Erza pulled him down and unclasped her bra and crawled on top of him as Mirajane did the same. They glared at one another while holding Natsu's cock in their hands until Mirajane gave the first lick along his shaft. Natsu groaned in pleasure as both women licked his length in a competitive fashion, he didn't know who was stroking his length and who's caressing his balls as he shut his eyes to soak in the pleasure. Erza pulled back as she used her breasts to caress Natsu's shaft, rubbing the soft flesh against his cock and pushing Mirajane away. Erza enveloped Natsu's cock between her breasts as she licked his length. Erza change into a more comfortable position on top of Natsu, placing her panty clad sex just above his mouth as Natsu drowned in her intoxicating scent.
Natsu placed his hands on Erza's soft butt and gently caressed her cheeks. He leaned forward and took another whiff and noticed the spot forming on the lacy material before he gave her panty clad sex one long lick. Erza moaned as she felt Natsu's tongue run over her clothe slit. She smirked at Mirajane before she continued on pleasing Natsu while pinching her nipples for added stimulation.
Mirajane narrowed her eyes at Erza's underhanded move and the smirk she directed at her. She immediately stripped down from her pink dress and unclasped her bra positioning herself opposite of Erza and pushing Titania's breasts back. Mirajane glared back feeling Erza's stiff nipples digging on her breasts as both women felt a strange sensation at the contact. She started to rub her breasts along Natsu's length and licking it to stop herself from focusing on the pleasurable sensation of Erza's nipple rubbing her own. Both women continued to bathe Natsu's shaft in their saliva until it lathered their own breasts and their nipples stimulating them more.
Natsu focused on pleasuring Erza as he now had her panty pushed aside as he licked her pink flesh and poked her clit with his tongue. The feel of both women's breasts around his cock as they ran their hot tongues along his length was mind blowing as he used all his will power to bear with the intense pleasurable sensations that assaulted his being. Mirajane caught Erza's eyes, and just like her knew that they were both feeling it as they both pressed their breasts further against each other, rubbing their painfully stiff nipples against each other. Seeking more stimulation from one another, yet afraid to show it. Both of them afraid and confused as another sensation surfaced, they didn't know whether it was from their current situation, but every time their tongues grazed one another the feeling only grew.
Erza gasped as Natsu sucked on her clit and slid and his fingers inside her snatch as she came lightly. Mirajane saw this and watched as Erza's eyes screw shut in pleasure and before she knew it. She crushed her lips against hers, stunning Erza who was about to pull back until Mirajane's arms wrapped around her head. Erza was reluctant but the constant stimulation from Natsu's probing tongue and fingers, to their nipples rubbing against each other slowly chipped away at her defenses. Mirajane continued to coax Erza to returning her kiss, using her tongue to capture Erza's tongue, tasting strawberries as she wrapped her tongue with hers, and slowly but surely Erza succumbed and returned it with fervor. Mirajane removes her arms around Erza and placed it on her breasts and started stroking Natsu's cock and in turn rubbed their stiff nipples against each other.
They parted from one another holding each other's gaze. Both clouded with lust and they came into a mutual agreement to never speak of what they did. Mirajane enveloped Natsu's cock and started bobbing her head and rolling her tongue around his sensitive glans. Erza on the other hand licked and sucked on the remaining length as another orgasm approaches.
"I'm cumming…!" Natsu groaned as he stabbed Erza's clit with his tongue and two fingers in her pussy.
Mirajane felt Natsu's cock twitch and Erza release a soundless scream as a stream of white liquid erupted from Natsu's cock. The cloudy liquid covered their face and hair as it pooled around their cleavages. Erza sucked in as much air as she could looking at the wall behind Mirajane with half lidded eyes, unconsciously licking Natsu's cum near her lips. Mirajane had her left eye closed as Natsu's cum landed on her face as she began licking herself and Erza from his cum as Natsu did the same with Erza. After licking the last of Natsu's seed from his cock as it accumulated in her mouth, another lewd thought ran across Mirajane's head as she stuck her tongue coated with Natsu's cum out and kissed Erza.
This time Erza easily returned the kiss as they swirled Natsu's cum inside her mouth, moaning as they did. Mirajane pulled back panting, a string of saliva connecting their lips as she watched Erza swallow Natsu's cum. Erza got off Natsu as he initiated another kiss from the woman and pulled back then kissed Mirajane. Mirajane stroked his cock as they kissed while Natsu ran his fingers on her panty clad sex, feeling the warmth that emanated from her soaked pussy. He pulled back and allowed Mirajane to climb on top of the bed on all fours, showing Natsu her heart shaped butt. She looked behind her, patiently waiting for Natsu and she wasn't disappointed at feeling two fingers enter her pussy and stimulate her sensitive walls.
Natsu pulled his soaked fingers from her pussy and licked Mirajane's juices. He placed both hands on her cheeks and spread her them to get a better view, preparing to return the favor for Mirajane. But just as he was about to start, Natsu's face turned green as he slumped into the bed. His motion sickness returning with a vengeance as Wendy's spell vanished.
"I'm sorry…Mira…" Natsu mumbled from his position as Mirajane turned around and smiled at Natsu.
Mirajane moved Natsu over the bed and cuddled beside him wrapping her arms around the ailing Dragonslayer. "It's ok Natsu…just take it easy, ok." She said, then used a simple sleep magic to put Natsu to sleep.
"Thanks Mira… you're the best…" Natsu mumbled as the spell completely took over as Mirajane kissed the top of his head and wrapped her arms tighter around the Dragonslayer.
Erza felt bad that Mirajane wasn't able to get off from Natsu as Mirajane noticed her rivals concern and dismissed it.
"It's ok, Erza." Mirajane said catching the red head off guard.
"Is it really?" Erza asked as she requipped into her sweater rolling Natsu unto his back and used his other arm as a pillow.
"No, but there will be other times we could do it." Mirajane replied simply as a crafty smile formed at her lips. "Besides I maybe Natsu's first." She added slyly.
Erza was about to reply but Natsu beat her to it. "Stop fighting you two…" he mumbled as both women looked at his sleeping face. "Save me some of that fish, Happy…" he mumbled again.
Erza and Mirajane exchanged looks before they shared a laugh and kissed him on his cheeks and rolled into their sides to embrace Natsu and in turn he did the same.
The rest of Team Natsu enjoyed their stay at the magic bomber sans Natsu as Wendy couldn't cast Troia again. He was pretty much holed up in his room unable to even leave the bed to enjoy the ride as Mirajane and Erza never left his side even as he told them to do so. Wendy felt bad as she was unable to help the Dragonslayer while Lieri couldn't help but be amused at his predicament, unable to believe that the person she fought alongside with against the emperor and the pathetic lump on the bed is the same. Gray used the opportunity to get a few cheap shots at the Dragonslayer, while Lucy and Juvia felt pity for the guy.
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After three days the group finally arrived at the capitol landing behind the massive structure. Everybody saw a woman dressed in red walkout into the courtyard and towards their direction followed by the same man they met at the guild. Elione carried herself with an air of authority and grace, her face was unreadable much like her daughter and they all agreed that the woman really looked like Erza. Erza was tense knowing that her mother knew what she tried to do and she once again felt ashamed for her actions. Natsu noticed Erza's unease and took her hand in his, giving it a gentle squeeze while smiling at Erza reassuringly.
"My lady..." Lieri greeted with a smile nodding in front of her sovereign.
"How did it go?" Elione asked in a neutral tone, ignoring the group behind her general.
"It went well your highness. They were quite… understanding." Lieri replied smiling grimly.
"I see… I could only assume that they were reluctant at first." Elione stated as she nodded once more. "Very well then, you're dismissed."
Lieri nodded and left, leaving the group to face her emperor. Erza stood in front of her mother and was about to greet the woman, but her mother's hand struck her first. Erza saw the look of anger in the woman's eyes, but was drowned out by her relief and worry.
"Don't ever do something like that ever again!" Elione screamed at her daughter before hugging her. "I thought I lost you… you're all that I have." She added as tears streamed down her face.
"This looks familiar." Gray stated looking at the sight.
"You tell me, I thought she broke my jaw when she did that to me." Natsu replied and glared at Gray who's smirking at him. Natsu then looked at the sight in front of them that really showed him how similar they are.
Erza consoled her mother by wrapping her arms around the woman. "It's ok… I'm ok…so please stop crying…I don't know what to do in this kind situation… " she felt awkward and happy at the same time. Awkward because she didn't know how to react and happy because she has a real family worried for her.
Elione pulled back wiping away the tears from her eyes and spoke. "You can't take that away from me… I just found you and I almost lost you again…" she said this time smiling.
"I'm glad you're safe princess." Tanaka added with a smile that reminded Erza of Makarov.
"Thanks Tanaka, but please call me Erza. I really don't like being called as such." Erza replied as the old man nodded.
"Well, I guess an introduction is in order." Elione began as she stepped beside her daughter and in front of Team Natsu. "I'm Elione Gottin Von Krieg. The 10th Emperor of the Krieg Empire, 1st Emperor of the newly established Vereint Empire, and Wife to the late Ray Gottin, and lastly I'm Erza's mother." She finished and curtsied in front of the group allowing them to see a glimpse of her impressive cleavage from her elegant red dress gaped open at the front that showed her cleavage and shoulders.
Mirajane, Lucy, Juvia, and even Wendy felt really inadequate at the sight. The one's they have, were like hills against Elione's great peaks.
Natsu saw Gray blush and smirked. "Pervert." He scoffed as the Ice mage's eyes snapped at the Dragonslayer.
"What did you say, flame brain!" Gray snapped while Natsu merely grinned at his flustered face and the fact that he's unconsciously stripping from his clothes as he glared at Natsu.
"What the hell do you think you're doing Gray?!" Erza snapped walking over the Ice mage who was half way from stripping his boxers. Erza dragged the hapless Ice mage back into the magic bomber to teach him a lesson on proper etiquette while Natsu was thankful it wasn't him that is being dragged away by Erza.
"Serves that pervert right." Natsu nodded as Gray's pained screams echoed around the background while Juvia voiced her support for her beloved master.
Elione spoke with each member of Natsu's team as they introduced themselves to her while waving off their formality towards her. She then sauntered beside Natsu and grabbed his arm, placing it beside her breasts. "I've missed you Natsu." she cooed rubbing her breast against his arm causing Mirajane's eyes to narrow ever so lightly. "Did you miss me?" she asked sweetly.
Natsu who felt very uncomfortable beside Elione tried to worm his arm out of her grip and in turn rub it to her heavenly mound. "Not really… shouldn't you be entertaining your guest or something." He stated still unable to get away from the woman.
"Nah, Tanaka could take care of them." Elione replied nonchalantly. "Please entertain our guest and show them to their rooms." She ordered as Tanaka nodded and performed his task.
"What the hell are you doing mother!" Erza demanded after seeing her mother flaunt herself at Natsu. She quickly strode down from the ship dragging Gray by his leg and ripped her mother of Natsu. "Have you no shame!" She screamed creating a protective barrier between her mother and Natsu.
Elione pouted like a child and crossed her arms. "No!" she countered. "I can't believe how selfish you have become, I'm your mother, and so what's yours is mine." She countered making Erza groan in annoyance as they followed the rest of the group and headed inside the castle, keeping an iron grip on her mother's hand.
The group spent the rest of the day touring the castle along with Erza's mother and Tanaka admiring its interior and the artifacts and ornaments that's kept in it. Night quickly came and all of them headed to their assigned rooms with Elione telling Erza that she's not allowed to sleep in the same bed as Natsu because it was inappropriate in her opinion. Erza could only sigh in annoyance at her mother, the same person that was trying to get into Natsu's pants just to annoy her. Erza was about to go to sleep when she heard a knock from her door. She stood up and opened it to find her mother standing outside dressed in her nightdress and a morning coat while holding a bottle of wine and two glasses.
Erza let her in and directed her to the table at her room's balcony that overlooked the city. They drank in silence for awhile knowing what her mother was mostly thinking for making her sleep in a separate room away from the others.
"I'm really glad you're ok, Erza." Elione uttered breaking the silence. "I was really afraid that I lost you again when we found out that you were involved at that tower."
Erza looked at her reflection in the wine before she spoke. "I'm really sorry mother, but at that time it was the only thing that ran through my head. I wanted to save Natsu even if it means I have to sacrifice myself in the process. I thought that it was the least I could do after he risked his life fighting Jellal to save Me." she replied with a voice filled with self loathing.
"Tell me…" Elione began catching Erza's attention. "…about your time as a slave at that tower." She saw the grimace on her daughter's face and wondered if she made a mistake.
Erza looked at her mother once more as she took another sip from her drink. "I was seven when the parents I grew up with were killed and those that were still alive were sent into the island where they're building the tower. Every day I lived in fear watching the people around me die from hunger, exhaustion, or punished to death. I felt alone and I closed myself to everyone and I merely lived in my cell afraid of human contact that's more than needed... I was afraid of getting hurt." She paused to look at her mother to see the calm expression on her face.
Elione offered a smile. "It's ok… if you want to stop." She offered.
"I don't mind…I need to get this out of my chest. A year has passed and I was transferred into another cell…" Erza paused as a smile graced her lips before she continued. "It was the first time that I have other children like me in a cell, but I was afraid of contact, of getting hurt. A few weeks have passed and a boy with blue hair and a tattoo on the right side of his face approached me and introduced himself saying that he's Jellal Fernandez and then introduced me to the rest of his friends. He asked my name and of course I told him I had none and he wondered why I didn't have a last name, even I still wondered why my parents never gave me one and told me theirs..." she stated with some confusion in her voice.
Elione knew why they did what they did, and didn't know what to think of the people that found her daughter. She knew that they knew someone would find her someday and take her back, and they didn't want to get too attached to Erza hoping that it would be less painful for all of them when the time comes that she's taken away. It was both strange and endearing at the same time.
"… Jellal then touched my hair and gave me one." Erza paused looking at her hair.
"Scarlet…" Elione deduced as her daughter smiled.
"I felt really happy when he gave me a last name and even when they said it was bad I took and made it my own. It was the first time somebody has given me something I can call my own and I decided that I'd follow him anywhere. I saw him as a light in the darkness that was my life. After that, things became more bearable, I have friends that I could count on and a person I could looked up to…" Erza paused taking a sip from her glass the smile never leaving her face.
"You liked this Jellal kid, huh." Elione stated as Erza gave her a guilty smile.
"I did…" Erza replied and Elione noticed that she used the word 'did' instead of 'do' and just watch Erza continue. "We met Grandpa Rob after that and he became our father figure, telling us stories of his youth and his time at Fairy Tail. It was the first time I heard of Fairy Tail and the different kinds of magic that exist, and once again I felt that I was in a family once more."
Elione saw the pain that flashed in Erza's eyes but kept silent as she continued. "We thought that everything would remain the same, but things immediately went bad for everyone as food became scarce. Sho came up with a plan to escape, but we were caught by the guards and decided to send the mastermind to the disciplinary chamber, I chose to take the blame to save Sho, but Jellal stood up for everyone. However they reasoned that I was the one to blame and took me away while they let my friends starve for three days." Elione's gripped tightened around Erza's hand at the revelation that she was tortured to the brink of death and lost her right eye in the process and if it weren't for Jellal she would've died.
"Mother… your hurting me…" Erza whispered snapping Elione from her trance.
"I, I'm sorry…" Elione whispered in a pained voice. "I felt like I could've have done something, I've heard reports of what was happening on that place, but I was too busy fighting the war." She replied as tears stung her eyes.
"Its ok mother… it's all in the past and you have your own problems to deal with…" Erza replied reassuringly offering a smile.
"But still…" Elione sniffed but Erza tried to silence her with a glare.
"Do you still want me to continue?" Erza asked in annoyance glaring at her sniffling mother. She knew her glare didn't have any effect at her, but she was grateful for the change in mood as Elione finally calmed down to listen to Erza continue.
"I was fed up from all the suffering and pain we had to endure and the fear of losing someone I care about made me decide to start a revolution." Elione had to inwardly smile at that statement as she listened to Erza. "We freed everybody and fought our way through the docks, everything was going as planned until they sent out the mages and used magic to repel us. Everybody ran away when the mages arrived yet I refused to leave and continued to fight along my friends. I saw when Simon's jaw was injured and it was then that I felt I led everyone to their deaths. I saw Simon's state and let my guard down…" she paused as she held back the tears.
Elione brushed her thumb across Erza's hand, giving her strength to continue. "Grandpa Rob… he… he saved me by blocking the attack that was meant for me and I saw him die and I feared that the same will happen to Jellal. I felt despair and sadness well up inside me and I wished that I had the power to save the people I love, and it was then that my powers awakened. I used my newly acquired powers to turn the tides as I told everyone to get into the ships while I go and save Jellal. When I arrived at the disciplinary chambers, it was then that I saw how much he changed. Gone was his kind and gentle nature replaced with a dark persona that reeks of evil." She bit her lip as Elione continued to support her.
"But I still overlooked that fact and urge him to come with us and leave the island. Yet he chose to stay behind, that he came to a realization that he can attain paradise for everyone by finishing the tower. I try to dissuade him, but he attacked me and destroyed the boats in the process. Threatening me that if I ever return to the island, he'll kill everyone I considered dear then threw me out. It broke me mother that the person I once loved abandoned me and held my friends hostage, and left me with the guilt of letting them down." Erza finished a sad smile on her face.
"You've gone through a lot Erza." Elione stated as she emptied her glass.
"We both did mother." Erza replied smiling emptying her own glass and refilling hers and her mother's.
"Thanks." Elione said as she took another sip. "So, a change of topic is in order. All this sad stuff isn't good for Me." she commented dryly.
Erza smiled and shook her head. "I second that. So what else do you want to know about your daughter?" she asked arching an eyebrow.
Elione smiled before she spoke. "Tell me… Are you fine with sharing Natsu with that woman?" she asked all humor gone in her voice.
Erza noticed how her mother acknowledges Mirajane as she too became serious. "She has a name mother. It's Mirajane, and yes I'm fine sharing Natsu with Mirajane." She replied holding her mother's gaze.
"I know, but are you certain? I can see it in your eyes that there is some animosity between you two, that all is not well in paradise." Elione commented a little bit harshly earning her a glare from her daughter.
"We may not always see eye to eye, but we do love the same man and we are willing to put aside our differences to make this relationship work." Erza said with confidence even as Elione remain impassive. "It's the most we could do to repay Natsu's love and devotion to us." She added wistfully looking out into the night sky.
"So, you're saying that you would do and bear anything so long as Natsu loves you as he does her?" Elione asked as Erza simply nodded. "Then what if, what he feels for you isn't as strong as he feels for her? Would you still say the same?" Erza didn't like the direction their conversation is heading and as much as she hated to admit it. Her mother is placing more stress into their relationship by instilling doubt into her.
"What are you trying to do mother?" Erza asked glaring at her mother who stared at her glass.
"To put it bluntly Erza, I don't like this mess you're in. You're my only daughter and heir to my throne, so it's only natural that I want what's best for you, and you sharing Natsu with another woman is unacceptable." Elione stated bluntly meeting her daughter's gaze.
"I'm old enough to decide what I want mother! I've done so for the past eight years without you!" Erza countered her voice raising a few octaves as she stood up from her chair. "I trust her mother. She knows what it feels like to lose a love one. So, I know that she'll never steal Natsu from me. She's not that selfish mother." she added remembering the time they spent together in their room.
"I know you mean well mother, but please trust in my decision." Erza said as Elione's feature finally softened and broke into a smile.
"I do Erza. I just want to know if you're sure about your decision." Elione replied with a smile. "Just have some patience and give each other space and everything will work out." She released a yawn and stood up stretching her arms. "I'm going to sleep now Erza. You should sleep too if you want them to grow." Elione commented slyly while pressing her large breasts together and jiggling it in front of her daughter.
Erza blushed in annoyance and embarrassment as she stood up and pushed her mother out of her room, slamming the door shut. Erza then marched back to her bed and laid down looking up the ceiling with a smile on her face.
"Annoying woman…" Erza grumbled good-naturedly.
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Elione shook her head and walked back to her room, deciding that she had a good talk with her daughter. As she approached her room, she saw Tanaka standing outside. She stopped in front of her aide and confidant.
"Did our guest enjoy their tour?" Elione asked succinctly.
"They did your highness, and they have all retired into their rooms." Tanaka replied.
"Is everything prepared for tomorrow then?" Elione asked.
"Of course, but are you sure about this?" Tanaka asked dropping the honorifics as Elione shrugged. "You know that you'll end up angering those two."
"It's ok Sig. I'll go easy on the girl." Elione replied, but the old man just frowned.
"Just like how you almost killed Natsu from going all out on his training? You know full well that even with those three on his side, the chances of victory against you are miniscule." Tanaka countered glaring at his ward for years. "Sometimes, I wonder where did I go wrong in raising you." He grumbled while pinching the bridge of his nose.
Elione squeezed the man's shoulders and gave him a carefree smile. "You didn't go wrong with anything, and besides I wouldn't be the great emperor I am today without you." She offered as Tanaka looked at her and sighed again.
"I won't comment on anything else, but please do try to hold back." Tanaka said giving up as there's no point in arguing with a person who does what she wants without other peoples consent. "Is there anything else your highness?" he asked formally.
Elione shook her head and dismissed Tanaka as she entered her room. She shrugged off her morning coat as she lay down on her bed taking out the picture under her pillow and gave it a kiss before she returned it. Tomorrow is going to be a long day for all of them she mused.
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Mirajane got off her bed yawning as she did so. She noticed that it was nine o'clock in the morning and knew that she overslept and it was the first time in two years since she took over the bar. She felt refreshed as she went into the large washroom the size of her room back at Magnolia. After a quick bath she immediately got dressed in her usual pink dress as she stood in front of the mirror looking at her reflection. She was about to tie her hair in her trademark front pony tail when she heard a knock on her door, leaving her hair untied she walked up the door and opened it seeing Erza's mother.
"Good morning!" Elione greeted with a smile. She wore another elegant red dress adorned with white frills along its edges and like most of her clothes gaped open at the front.
"Good morning, I enjoyed yesterday's tour of your city your highness." Mirajane greeted formally with a slight curtsy.
"Please you're my guest and my daughter's friend. Call me Elione." Elione replied smiling at the woman and saw her state of dress. "Since you're dressed, let's go and have breakfast."
"I understand, let me just tie my hair and I'll be back." Mirajane replied but before she could even take a few steps, a hand landed on her arm and started dragging her out of into the hall.
"The food's going to get cold." Elione replied simply as Mirajane started to follow her pace. She noticed that Mirajane felt a little distraught and noticed that it was because of her hair. "You look beautiful dear. You should let your hair down more." She assured.
"It's not that." Mirajane replied forcing a smile. "It reminds me of a time when I was still too naïve…" she added bitterly.
Elione saw the pain in the woman's eyes and couldn't help but sympathize for the woman. "I see… I know what it feels Mira. I've lost a lot of the people I love because I was too careless and became too confident in my abilities. The only advice I could offer you is to live a happy and fulfilled life for them." She looked at Mirajane and smiled. "Because I know that's what they would've wanted." she added smiling genuinely at the woman.
"Thanks…" Mirajane said as she saw Elione's motherly smile and couldn't help but smile back.
"No problem. Now let's have that breakfast. I'm famished." Elione replied as they walked towards the dining hall.
They arrived at the dining hall and she immediately noticed that some plates were already being cleared. Elione told her that Natsu and the rest already had their breakfast and left saying that they'll meet with them along the way. Mirajane naturally felt suspicious but the disarming smile on Erza's mother made it difficult to place any doubt on the woman. After their meal Elione told Mirajane that they're heading to where the rest are currently are. They got out of the castle and used her personal magic bomber to get to their destination. They arrived at a town called Zweimaster in the west which is the size of Magnolia where everyone was there waiting for her, though she wondered why all of Elione's generals are present. Elione quickly jumped out from the deck stunning everyone except Natsu and Erza and before she could tackle hug Natsu, Erza caught her by the back of her dress. A shouting contest soon ensued between mother and daughter about ownership of a certain Dragonslayer. After the shouting contest was over, they began their tour of the town once more with the group splitting up. Gray, Juvia, and Lucy were accompanied by Maria. Natsu and Happy was dragged away by Alicia. Erza, Wendy, and Charle are accompanied by Lieri and finally Mirajane is once again with Erza's mother.
Elione led Mirajane out of the town through a forest path and arrived at a clearing where a large lake that seemed to have cut through a large mountain can be seen. The area around the lake was barren and she could still see the battle scars on the ground and the protruding rocks around them.
"Tell me… what do you think of having Natsu all to yourself?" Elione suddenly spoke causing Mirajane to stop in her tracks.
Mirajane looked behind her to see Elione with her face set in neutrality. "What was that? I didn't quite hear what you just said." She asked feigning ignorance.
A slight frown formed in Elione's lips as she spoke once more. "I asked you if you want Natsu all to yourself. I could make it happen." She replied.
Mirajane didn't like where their conversation is currently going and decided to be ignorant of her meaning. "What do you mean have Natsu all to myself? You know that Erza and I have an…"
"I could take Erza away." Elione cut through. Her voice was cold and neutral making Mirajane raise her guard at the woman. "Don't get me wrong I would really love Natsu to be my son-in-law, but I don't want my only daughter to be the third wheel in that kind of a relationship. So I'm giving you two options. One; you take Natsu and agree to leave Erza here or Two; YOU leave Natsu and my daughter alone." She proposed.
"Is that why you brought your generals, so you could separate us and take me on alone?" Mirajane asked as Elione nodded. "I choose the third option then. Face you head on." She stated with grim determination.
"It was quite obvious isn't it?" Elione stated as the ground begins to shake as Mirajane jumped a few meters away from Elione as her magic circle 30 meters in diameter appeared beneath her feet. "I guess that means I'll have to make the choice for you. Requip!" A massive pillar of light erupted around Elione as a set of magic circles appeared on Mirajane and black flames engulfed her.
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"Demon Rush!" Mirajane exclaimed exploding out the flames, kicking large chunks of earth from her charge. She pierced through the pillar of light, but before she could get anywhere near Elione. A sword slammed against her sending her flying off into the lake, skipping across it before sinking with a splash.
Mirajane flew out of the lake and saw Elione standing and wearing red full body armor. A red helm that resembled a crown with three tips covering a good portion of her face leaving her eyes and mouth visible. The chest plate of her armor is painted red while the torso is metallic gray that conformed to her svelte figure. A red double layered pauldron with its first layer painted in gold covered her shoulders, upper arms, chest, and back where a purple cape is attached. Underneath her armor, she wore a black skintight suit that covered her body from her wrist to her thighs. Clawed gauntlets covered her hands and forearms up to her elbows forming a tip at its end as another set of armor covered her upper arm. Heeled greaves covered her feet up to her knees as another set of armor protected her thighs up to her hips with a red waistcoat ending just above her ankles with gold trim.
"You should've made a choice Mira." Elione said with seriousness looking at the demon floating in the air. "Now I have to dispose you so Natsu and Erza could be together."
"Dispose? Are you saying that you're going to kill me?" Mirajane demanded, narrowing her eyes in anger.
"Correct. Besides that kind of relationship wouldn't work or even last." Elione replied simply. "No woman would want to share her man." She added matter-of-factly.
Mirajane's eyes widen as 50 bladed weapons surrounded her, rushing forward to impale her. She weaved through the hail of weapons and caught a spear as she spun around and threw it back into its owner.
Elione remained at her spot as the spear vanished a few centimeters before it could hit her while raising an inquisitive eyebrow at the demon. Elione caught two spheres approaching at her from her peripherals and requipped a sword cutting the one that came from her right as it exploded as she took a step back to dodge the other one before throwing her sword and destroying the second orb.
"You're quite skilled Mirajane, but it still wouldn't change the fact that you'll perish in my hands." Elione stated amicably sending more swords at Mirajane's direction.
Mirajane spun her scythe in front of her deflecting the swords as she spins around swinging her scythe to destroy the swords that came from her sides. "That doesn't mean I should give up!" Mirajane countered, throwing her scythe towards Elione.
Elione merely stepped to the side allowing the deadly weapon to pass her by as it disappeared into black flames and saw it reappear on Mirajane's hands as she came at her. Mirajane roared, swinging her scythe with all of her strength and much to her shock and dismay Elione caught it with one clawed hand as sparks flew while she tries to follow through with her attack.
"How will you explain what happened when they arrive?!" Mirajane hissed glaring at the emotionless woman. She pulled her scythe back and takes another swing that Elione dodged by jumping back. Mirajane spun around and started thrusting its sharpened pole at Elione like a spear.
"That's easy. I'll tell them I accidentally killed you during our spar." She stated simply as she dodged her thrusts. "I did almost kill Natsu once." She added smoothly as she swatted away Mirajane's scythe as Mirajane spun around and tried another swipe at Elione who caught it with her hand and delivers a kick.
"What?" Mirajane demanded blocking Elione's legs with her right arm and aimed her tail at Elione's head.
"Didn't he tell you?" Elione asked as a smirked crossed her features as she dodged Mirajane's tail. "I guess that shows how much he trusts you…" she mocked as she caught Mirajane's fist. "I guess I'm doing my daughter a favor by eliminating you." She added offhandedly.
"Shut up!" Mirajane screamed, pulling her fist from Elione's hands and delivered a swift kick to her head that Elione dodged by ducking and delivering a round house kick to Mirajane. She landed a good 20 feet away from her opponent as her scythe appeared on her left hand and extended her right arm forward. Her Lacrima orbs spun around her wrist, concentrating a dense amount of dark magic on her open palm the size of a marble.
"Soul Destruction." Mirajane roared as the beam of dark magic shot forward. Her hair fluttered from the force of her attack carving a path towards Elione. Elione simply crossed her arms in front of her as the attack hit, pushing her backwards before it exploded and blanketed her in a cloud of dust and smoke.
A sword shot out from the cloud of dust heading towards Mirajane who parried it with ease. It was enough of a distraction for her to not notice the large shadow that blanketed the sun and upon looking up she saw countless weapons in the sky. The wind cleared up the dust and smoke to reveal Elione unharmed smiling grimly at her as it started raining weapons within a mile radius. Mirajane was about to defend herself but before she could launch a counter attack Elione catapulted herself beside Mirajane and delivered a powerful kick.
Mirajane managed to block the attack but the force of the kick was enough to send her tumbling along the ground, crashing through rocks and debris. She used her right arm to push herself off the ground, landing on her feet and used her wings to protect herself from the hail of deadly weapons. Mirajane unraveled her wings as they disappeared into flames and saw the forest of weapons enough to arm a whole army that surrounded her and marveled at its sheer number. Her eyes landed on Elione charging towards her while picking up the claymore along the way. She quickly swung her scythe on the Lacrima orbiting around her as it exploded into countless needles that headed for Elione. Elione parried the needles with ease and continued on her course until she's within striking distance, bringing the sword down like a sledgehammer that met Mirajane's upward swing.
The sword broke in half the moment it connected with Mirajane's scythe as Elione dodged her swing and grabbed a nearby hammer and swung it at Mirajane who dodged by jumping in the air. Elione quickly lets go of the hammer and ran after Mirajane grabbing a massive two-handed axe with ease and throwing it like a boomerang at Mirajane who blocked it once more. Mirajane glared at Elione and summoned black hands that appeared from the ground to restrain her. Elione simply picked up a saber and cut through them like grass as she run towards a pile of rocks. Elione picked up the trident that she passed by and threw it at Mirajane before grabbing the Zweihander embedded at the top of the rock and catapulted herself skyward. Mirajane caught the trident in her hands and threw it back to Elione who cuts it in half as her scythe turned into a lance.
"Rain of Destruction." Mirajane threw her lance towards Elione as it replicated into countless copies.
Elione smiled throwing the weapon away and Requiping a shield just in time as the lance hit her, pushing her back into the ground as its replicas created more destruction in its wake. Moments later, Mirajane saw two silver arcs of energy heading towards her direction as her lance materialized in her hand and transformed into a scythe. Black flames started at the tip of the scythe's blade as she drew her scythe back.
"Culling!" Mirajane roared as she swung her scythe in an arc, sending a wave of black fire towards Elione's attack creating a massive explosion in the sky.
Blinded by the smoke she didn't notice the object that struck her until she got a good look at it. A shield that immediately disappeared after colliding with her as she came crashing back into the ground. She brandished her scythe as it transformed into a lance and charged forward, clearing the smoke and dust that surrounded her. Elione saw Mirajane and started jumping backwards and letting the demon chase her around while parrying each of Mirajane's thrusts with her shield. Mirajane thrusts her lance once more as Elione jumped and used it as a platform to jump behind her and throw her shield at her who turns her lance into a scythe and deflected it.
"Soul Destroyer." Mirajane shot another stream of dark magic towards Elione who unsheathed her sword to block the attack. Mirajane ran after the trail of smoke that fell from the sky unto the ground as Elione sent another set of swords towards her.
Mirajane charged once more, easily deflecting the sharpened projectiles as she closes the gap between them while dragging her scythe that carved a path on the ground as fire erupted from it. Mirajane jumps into the air brandishing her weapon and brings it down on Elione who blocked it with her shield. Mirajane growled in frustration as each swing of her scythe is effectively blocked or parried by Elione while destroying her lacrimas that would reach her sword's range. Mirajane swung her scythe downward meeting Elione's upward swing. The strength behind the attack was enough to push both combatants apart as Mirajane continues to glare at Elione who remained amused throughout the fight.
"Had enough?" Elione asked with a smirk that annoyed the demon further.
"Nightfall." Mirajane roared as she charged once again. She spun around swinging her scythe with inhuman speed creating a wall of black flames that obscured her from sight as flames flew into different direction every time she made contact with Elione's shield. Elione smiled, impressed at Mirajane's show of power and skill as she felt the strength behind each blow that connected against her shield. Mirajane finished the assault with a vertical swing as her scythe flew into the air spinning like a saw sans its target. Mirajane narrowed her eyes on her opponent as their gaze landed on one another as she grabbed both of her Lacrimas, crushing them in her fists creating two thin longswords made of black steel. Mirajane blocked Elione's overhead swing and pushes it back as she quickly spun around and slammed the edge of her shield at Mirajane who blocked it with her sword. Mirajane spun to her left pushing Elione's shield back and used the added momentum in her attack, but before it could connect, Elione jumps backwards just in time as her swords came down creating spider cracks on the ground around her before it buckled and exploded in to rubble.
Elione saw Mirajane come after her once more through the flying debris before she vanished when a piece of rock obscured her vision. She quickly ducks under Mirajane's swing and performed a leg sweep that Mirajane dodged by flipping backwards and throwing her swords at Elione who blocked with her shield. The moment that Elione brought her shield down Mirajane disappeared once more as she turned to her side to catch Mirajane's sword in her gauntlet. Mirajane discarded her weapon and used both hands to strike her once more, but Elione stunned her as she drops her sword and with skills honed through war. Elione used her right hand and deflects Mirajane sword by pushing it aside and continues on her arc delivering a swift kick that Mirajane barely dodged as she leaned back before going back in for more.
The two powerful mages engaged in melee combat as Mirajane showed Elione her skills in swords that she learned from sparring with Erza. Her strikes came in swift and powerful, but not something that Elione couldn't handle as she parried them with ease and countered with lethal precision. Mirajane ducked under Elione's swing and immediately saw an opening, swinging her sword at Elione's side but the moment she struck her armor. The weapon broke shocking the demon before receiving a brutal kick to the head. Before Mirajane could go any farther, Elione caught her tail and pulled her back, kneeing her in the back and sending her crashing into the lake.
Mirajane shot out from the lake landing on the ground coughing up blood and water as she glared at the woman. "How?" Mirajane wheezed as she stood up once more still reeling from the attacks she suffered.
"It's quite simple really my Avalon has the ability to boost all of my combat capabilities to its maximum, and its defense relies on the users magical reserves." The ground began to shake as Elione flared up her magic powers. "The higher it is the tougher it gets." Elione explained, catapulting herself towards Mirajane as she jumped in the air and slammed the tip of her sword on the ground. The ground around the blade buckled from the impact as cracks appeared around its radius with light seeping through it.
Mirajane jumps into the air just in time to avoid the ground buckle and crumble as countless spectral swords erupted from it. She quickly brandished her scythe to counter the arcs made of magic heading her direction and unleashed one of her own as they exploded in midair just in time as Elione's shield slammed on her back. Mirajane barely dodged Elione's sword as it threatened to separate her head from the rest of her body as she used her scythes pole to block the attack that sent her tumbling along the dirt. She used her scythe to push herself of the ground swinging it on her lacrimas as they exploded into hundreds of needles heading towards Elione followed by her lance as it replicated and headed towards its target.
Elione drew her sword back as silver light enveloped it then thrusts it forward. "Divine Buster." She stated as the silver light extended forward creating a lance that cleared most of the needles heading towards her direction and collided with Mirajane's own lance.
"I got you now!" Mirajane exclaimed as a magic circle appeared beneath her opponent and dark hands started to wrap around Elione's body. A massive magic circle appeared in the sky as a tip of a lance appeared. "I'm afraid you failed." She commented looking at Elione one last time.
"Judgment."
Elione could only smile as the 50 meter long lance quickly closed their gap before it exploded and she was enveloped in darkness.
Mirajane collapsed on her hands and knees as the black flames burned out off her body and her long flowing hair stood up once more. She stood up now left in her Satan soul form looking at the cloud of smoke that rose from where Elione is. She knew the attack wouldn't kill Erza's mother but she hoped it was powerful enough to render her unconscious so she could meet with the others especially Natsu.
"Now to find Natsu…" Mirajane said as she turned around preparing to leave until a bright golden light shot pass her. It only lasted for a second and the moment the dust has settled she saw a 20 foot wide crevice besides her, widening as it extended as far as the eye can see. It was then that she looked at the lake and noticed the similarities between the two, albeit the one beside her is smaller than the shape of the lake. Fear bubbled up inside her realizing that her opponent could've easily ended her life in seconds with a single strike. Mirajane swallowed that fear while clenching her fist as she glared harshly at the receding cloud of smoke that unveiled Elione unharmed.
"I really like you Mirajane. You're as strong as my daughter." Elione's voice echoed throughout the clearing as she stood unscathed from Mirajane's attack holding the weapon responsible for the destruction she caused. She wields a blood red double-edged sword at least 6 feet in length with chains wrapped along its blade. Elione held unto its red grip that is connected to a red Lacrima where the blade and its crossguard is attached. A 4 feet long groove ran along the middle of the blade as two black lines ran along the swords side as it is bathed in golden light.
"I find that hard to believe seeing that you're trying to kill Me." Mirajane replied sarcastically as she felt the power emanating from the woman. She saw what seemed like gold like particles starting to rise from the ground around her and as far as her eyes could see. She felt it graze her skin and the pit in her stomach grew as she realized that it was Eternano in large concentrated amounts. The pit in her stomach grew knowing that the intense amount of magic that saturated the area came from one person alone. It was a power that far surpassed their Master's and it scared her. She transformed once more back to her Lilith form preparing to fight a battle she knew she couldn't win.
"I see that you still have your sense of humor." Elione commented. "But this ends here my dear." She stated sympathetically as she took the offensive.
Mirajane's body froze in fear as Elione lunged at her. She gripped her scythe tightly and met her charge. 'She's faster than before!' she thought frantically as she blocked Elione's sword as she began overpowering the demon with her powerful strikes. She continued to push her advantage as she shot Mirajane's Lacrima orbs before they could even get near her and destroys it again the moment she recreates them once more. After the umpteenth swing, Mirajane noticed something that haven't happened before as she jumps back and landed a good 10 meters from Elione who catapulted herself towards her and brought her sword down once more. This time Mirajane saw her weapon cleaved in half by Elione's sword before it vanished into flames and as the sword finished its arc, the ground beneath them exploded from the force as Mirajane saw the deathly look in her eyes before the explosion separated them.
Mirajane exploded out of the dome of light, tumbling along the ground while crashing through the different weapons that littered the area before she ended on to the lake once more. She flew out of the lake and landed on the ground panting as she leaned on a rock, her Lilith form wavering in the form of black flames that peeled away from her body. Mirajane screamed in pain as a three pronged spear pierced her side and pinned her to the rock behind her as her transformation finally ended. She tried to pull the object off her body even as she felt the strength leave her as her blood stained her dress.
Elione walked out of the crater she made and now stood 200 meters away from Mirajane as the ground around her begins to shake and bright golden light erupted from the crystal and formed on the blade as the chains strained to contain it. "You told me earlier that your hair reminded you of your past… your failures." Elione stated as her face became somber, looking at the sword on her hand, feeling the energy trying to break free. "This sword I wield… the same sword wielded by Emperors past, our symbol of power, and the weapon that ended the war. This same sword brought me grief ever since I succeeded it from my father. Many lives were lost along with my husband and in turn separated me from my only daughter because I don't have what it takes to wield it." she paused closing her eyes raising the sword above her head and held it with both hands as the golden light started to violently seep out of its bindings.
"But…" she gripped the sword tightly as the chains broke under the strain as the light extended skyward reminiscent of Erza's sword albeit thinner. "…this same sword is my will, my pride, and my hope for a brighter future for my love ones, and this empire that I carved with my very own hands. The sword's name is..." she growled as she took a step forward, her magic seal appearing beneath her feet.
"EXCALIBUR!"
Elione brought her sword downward as the light shot forward in a massive arc roaring towards Mirajane. Elione's scarlet hair fluttered against the force of her attack as Mirajane saw the bright light heading towards her. The light shot pass Mirajane and ran over the lake, cutting through a mountain before it exploded into a massive pillar of light that reached the sky, parting the clouds with the swirling vortex of magic. After the light dissipated the mountain range behind the mountain it cut through vanished and the melted rock her attack made started to cool.
"Soul Extinction!" Mirajane exclaimed appearing behind Elione in her Satan soul and slamming the sphere of dark magic, enveloping them both in a dome of darkness.
Seconds later Mirajane exploded out of the cloud of smoke. She tumbled along the dirt before colliding into one of the protruding rocks, hissing in pain upon feeling all the injuries she acquired throughout their fight. A strong gust of wind blew the smoke and dust that obscured Elione, revealing the red armor of she wore. It shined against the bright rays of the sun. Her weapon vanished out of existence along with the golden Eternano particles around them as she stood in front of Mirajane with an unreadable face.
"Any last words Mirajane?" Elione asked looking down at her opponent as she Requipped her shield.
"Why?" Mirajane asked looking at the impassive woman.
"I love my daughter more than anything else Mira. That means I would destroy anything that would impede her happiness even if that means I have to play the bad guy." Elione stated simply. Her voice held no hint of deceit before her expression softened. "I know neither of your friends especially those two would believe I accidentally ended your life, but if it means she could have Natsu all to herself, then I wouldn't mind her hating me for the rest of her life." she admitted.
Mirajane didn't know what to think of the woman in front of her. She could tell that she was telling the truth yet somehow she still was hiding something. So, she was naturally baffled when she spoke once more.
"Do you love Natsu then?" Elione asked.
Mirajane looked at the woman curiously and even through the pain and the threat of her demise, she spoke. "I do even before Erza became interested in Natsu." she replied simply and truthfully.
"Tell me everything Mirajane. I at least want to know you before I end your suffering." Elione stated knowing that her opponent doesn't have enough strength to stand much less attack.
Mirajane despite the fact that she was bleeding and in pain smiled as she recounted her past and the mere thought of Natsu's smiling face lifted her spirits, and by the time she was done a full smile graced her features.
"Thank you for telling me, but tell me, why are you smiling?" Elione asked as she saw the calm and gentle smile on the woman's face.
"Because Natsu would come and save me. It's a certainty." Mirajane replied simply the unflappable smile still in place even as she watched Elione raised her sword to deliver the killing blow.
"You have that much faith in him?" Elione asked. "You know, I hate to repeat myself, but that kind of relationship would only end up hurting everyone involve. No woman likes to share his man." She added sagely but she looked curiously at Mirajane who still had her smile.
"You know, the moment he came back, he told us that he'd rather have us hating him than hate each other, and your right no woman likes to share his man. Both of us still have arguments and fights about Natsu but…" her smile only grew as she looked at Elione in the eyes. "We're not just women, we're family, and we may have our differences and misunderstanding but we'll manage to work things out because above all else, Erza is my family and I know she feels the same." she stated firmly.
Elione smiled at Mirajane's declaration as she closed her eyes as moments later the sound of metal piercing flesh carried through the air and red stained the ground beneath them.
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