Sup my people? Back at you again with another chapter. I'd liked to thank MeliaAntiqua for following The Other One.
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Chapter 7. The Seven Deadly
A few days later Fairy Tail was preparing themselves for the showdown with Cain's Genesis. They spent the previous days evacuating the city to neighboring ones until the battle was over and the dark guild was defeated. They were waiting for Master Makarov to devise a strategic plan of defense and offense. Thanks to Lia, they were able to figure out the best approach after she finished torturing Leppard. He may have not given them the whereabouts of the members that were taken but he did confess the powers of the Four Gods of Genesis. The Afro man, Butch, used purple flare and earth magic. Glitch was able to teleport like Doranbolt and used lightning magic. Witch, the woman, was a master of wind and light magic. And Scotch, the leader, used victim magic; a powerful magic that attacked the targets pain sensors. Natsu, Gray, Lucy and Wendy voiced that it was a similar sensation to having their second origins released. He would be the most difficult to fight.
Except for Cain. Rumors around Fiore said he was as powerful as Master Hades was if not more so. Leppard wouldn't give up any information on him except that he was fixated on black magic and everything to do with it. He studied ancient times and all those involved in the war that broke out more than 400 hundred years prior. His only goals were to one day become as strong as Zeref and bring the world back to the darkness that once consumed it.
"Hades was already difficult to deal with. With Cain, we did not get to see much of his power. I'm worried we might be overwhelmed by their strength once again," Erza confessed.
"Yeah and what was up with the Seven Deadly Lia and him were talking about?" Lucy wondered.
"I've heard of them before but I have to say I don't know anything about them except they were really powerful wizards that lived a long time ago," Cana admitted.
"Maybe they're still around and can help us whip Cain's Genesis asses," Elfman said.
"The Seven Deadly can't help us," Lia said walking up with her arms folded over her chest.
"They lived over 400 hundred years ago during ancient times. They were the top seven most powerful wizards living then. Don't they read their adventures to kids nowadays for bedtime stories?"
"Yeah they do. My mom would read them to me all the time," Lucy said.
"Are they really strong like the Wizard Saints?" Wendy asked.
"Yes, but unlike the Saints The Seven Deadly of the Ancient World, as they're called today, were ranked by sheer power, ability and strength and weren't just handed their titles. It was an unbiased list that included dark mages. And unsurprisingly Zeref was at the top of the ranks," Lia explained.
"Zeref? They let him on?" Natsu fumed.
"Well it was an unbiased list like I said," Lia answered.
"Who else was on it?" Lucy questioned.
"Well from what I can remember the other six opposed Zeref and fought against him and all of his demons. One was a dragon slayer that almost succeeded in killing Acnologia."
"Whoa! Not even Gildarts was able to lay a scratch on him," Wendy said amazed.
"Where is Gildarts anyway? I haven't seen him around?" Lia asked
"He went on another quest while you guys were at Cain's Genesis headquarters. He said he'll be back in a few weeks this time," Mirajane answered from the bar.
"If he was here we wouldn't even have to try against those clowns," Gray said.
"He is the strongest in the guild. Nobody could take him on," Natsu agreed.
"I wonder if the Four Gods of Ishgar would be willing to help us out with them," Lucy said.
"I doubt it. They haven't interfered in any fights for 20 years. Two of them are as old as the fourth you guys met, Warrod," Mirajane said.
"He did help us break out Lia out of the book. And we did help him with the Sun Village so maybe he would be willing," Gray said.
"He said himself, he only uses support magic. He wouldn't be able to do anything against them," Natsu argued.
Lia shook her head in disagreement. "I wouldn't doubt his power if I were you. He lied to you when he said he had no offensive powers. It's true that he may have lost most of his magic ability over the years but in his prime, he was one of the most powerful wizards on Earth-Land. And I'm sure if he really tried, he could tear any one of us apart and not even break a sweat."
The group stayed wide-eyed at her explanation. "Is he really that powerful?" Pantherlily asked.
"You guys haven't witnessed the true powers of the Four Gods. I can't vouch for the third but Warrod, Yury and Reiki were some of the strongest back in the day. Along with Pretch, Mavis and I, we were the strongest wizards Fairy Tail had to offer. Team Natsu may now be considered the strongest team but my friends and I were the original. It's just sad that we are no more. 100 hundred years sure have taken a toll on us. Mavis is dead, Pretch turned to the dark side and is also dead, and the others are old as hell. I'm the only one still in her prime and separated from everyone," Lia looked out at the current members of her precious guild. The guild she nurtured with her most treasured friends. She grew misty eyed at the thought of missing out of the evolution of the guild.
"I can sympathize with all of you. Some of you were left behind while everyone else was trapped on Tenrou Island. You missed seven years while your guild mates suffered and tried to survive without you. I can't imagine all the little important details I missed while in that wretched book. Like how a cute little goober turned into a wrinkly old man," Lia winked at Makarov. "I wonder how Yury must feel. He certainly passed on his dominant traits."
"What?! Master is related to one of the Four Gods?!" Lisanna shrieked.
Lia smirked. "Of course. His father, Yury, is the second Wizard Saint."
"Wow," the guild chorused.
"No wonder he's such a man!" Elfman complimented.
"Enough of this! Ophelia you're embarrassing me," Makarov whined.
The guild chuckled at his pleadings for her not to tell the stories of his terrible twos.
"That's Aunt Ophelia to you Maky," Lia pinched his cheeks. He swatted her away while the guild howled in laughter.
"No but really, I have devised the teams that will be fighting Cain's Genesis," Makarov said. The guild immediately sobered.
"Erza, Lucy and Lia will take on Witch. Laxus and the Thunder God Tribe will handle Glitch."
"Is it really a good idea to fight lightning with lightning?" Cana wondered.
"Don't underestimate us and especially Laxus," Freed said.
"Natsu, Gajeel and Wendy will fight Butch," Makarov continued.
"All three of the dragon slayers? That might be over kill. Plus Wendy is still injured," Mirajane worried.
Wendy straightened her back. Bandages still covered her body. "I can fight! It'll be like that time in Edolas."
"You got that right short stuff. He's no match for the dragon slayers," Gajeel boasted.
"Mirajane, Gray and Juvia will take out Scotch."
"I'm finally with my darling Gray!" Juvia cuddled up to Gray. He halfheartedly tried to push her off while fighting a soft blush.
"Lisanna, Elfman, Cana and Levy will finally shut that idiot Leppard up since I'm sure he will be joining in.
"As guild master I will handle Cain. As for the rest of you, please take care of the other members that he has under his control. Be on guard, they could attack at any moment," Makarov finished.
"It looks like they've already struck master," Warren said via his telepathy. He was out scouting the area with Jet and Droy.
"Jet and Droy are out cold. Get ready everyone cause they're here!"
And the battle commences!