Author's note: This is it, the final chapter of Shadows on the Sun. There will be hints of NaLu in this chappy. Oh, and I don't own Fairy Tail, Hiro Mashima does.
- Chapter 8: The End of the Beginning-
- Location: Aoyagi city -
Natsu stood on the sidewalk of Aoyagi City's main street and watched as council enforcers led the Shadowhenge mages away. Most of the dark guild's members had been defeated and captured, but Mikaeus and the unknown guildmaster had vanished during the confusion of the battle. The council was still investigating the area for traces of their power. Natsu looked up at what was left of Aoyagi City. The battle had really done a number on the town. Craters riddled the streets and the buildings were devastated by magical attacks. In short, it was Fairy Tail at its finest.
"All thing considered, I'd say everything worked out extremely well." Natsu turned, Kayden was leaning against a wall and had a satisfied look on his face. "We beat the bad guys, stopped their evil plot, and justice prevailed and all that good stuff." "Natsu!" The dragonslayers stopped talking. Happy and the rest of the Fairy Tail wizards were waiting at the other end of the street.
"Looks like it's time to go." Kayden observed as Natsu raced to catch up with his guildmates. I have a feeling that we'll meet again, Natsu Dragneel. When we do, I hope it is under less violent circumstances. Kayden mused as he watched Natsu walk away. The earth dragonslayer smiled when he noticed that Natsu and Lucy were holding hands.
-Meanwhile, in Spruce Town-
Mikaeus Bloodthrone sat in the restaurant, pondering his defeat. His arrogance had made him weak. His thirst for battle had drawn him to Shadowhenge, where he had encountered that damn Shadark. The skeleton had promised Mikaeus greater power if he would join Shadowhenge. He, Mikaeus Bloodthrone, had become a puppet. Silently, the dark dragonslayer made a vow to himself. By my pride as a dragonslayer, I will never be a servant to any other than my self. I swear that I will gain greater strength and once more challenge those who wronged me. Deep in the dragonslayer's soul, a tiny part of him was very impressed. We will meet again, Kayden, Natsu, and Gajeel. And we will fight again. This is not the end. Mikaeus finished his drink and left the building, disappearing into the shadows of the world. He was good at disappearing. If he could evade the council for two years, he could do it for longer.
-Location unknown-
A flash of purple light illuminated the ruins for a moment before fading away. Shadark rose to his feet. He had not used teleportation magic in many years, and transporting the Grimiore and the Etherite crystal had made the spell even harder. But now he was hidden, and could rest awhile in these ruins. In the faint blue glow given off by the crystal, Shadark thought about how to proceed. Shadowhenge had been defeated, but he still had a few allies. Now he would seek them out and rise again, more powerful than before. With the combined powers of the book and the crystal, he could create a spell capable of destroying anyone who stood in his way. The skeleton sat down on a bench and began to meditate. The darkness bides its time waiting to rise again.
"this is not the end, nor is it the beginning of the end, it is the end of the beginning"
-Winston Churchill
- End of Shadows on the Sun -
Author's note: The first book in the Grimiore Trilogy now draws to a close. Please (x100) tell me what you thought of it. This is only the beginning, so stay tuned for book two: Onyx Crown.