Chapter 30
For every winning team, there are will be double points and the current standing for the sixth and final day of the Grand Magic Games was as follows;
Fairy Tail A = 20
Fairy Tail B = 20
Sabertooth = 18 + 2 = 20
Lamia Scale = 8 + 2 = 10
Mermaid Heel = 9
Blue Pegasus = 5
"Last five minutes for our final battle!"Chapati practically shouted in his microphone, standing in his seat with enthusiasm that roused the audience from their sitting position and standing to cheer for the final contenders of the last day.
The sun was setting in the horizon as if it was a background for the fierce battle happening in the arena where blood could be spilled if the king would allow it for the fighter to shed the crimson liquid.
"Who will win?! Natsu Dragneel or Laxus Dreyar?!" The bald announcer continued his cheers, raising another round of loud noises for the spectators. He has been too giddy since the start of this fight twenty five minutes ago.
'This kid…' Laxus silently cursed. This time around, he will not allow himself to lose a second time to this runt. The first was humiliating enough but another serving will not do good for him and his reputation.
"Go, Natsu!" What the? He heard the familiar voice of his blonde girlfriend cheering for this weakling. A tick formed in his head. This cannot be! He let out a guttural growl. Losing was one thing but having Lucy to cheer for this idiot was beyond acceptable! With every passing second, he could feel the blood boiling in the pits of his veins, throbbing in irritation.
"FIRE DRAGON"S SWORD HORN!" Natsu charged at him in full speed, engulfing his body in flames. Laxus didn't budge. He stood there, with anger radiating from his chest. He caught the pink-haired brat's head with his bare hands just before the tickling headbutt made a contact with his body. He even ignored the burning of his flesh and threw Salamander ten feet into the air.
Natsu quickly regained his posture and quickly retaliated. He spun in the air to take a stance. "LIGHTNING FLAME DRAGON MODE!" Fire covered his body as lightning sparks danced along the tips of the flames. Using gravity, he sped downwards to the waiting older man. He dropkicked Laxus but the man was quick and used his arms to defend his head. Natsu used his arms as leverage and leapt to the ground, landing softly with a soft thud.
"LIGHTNING FLAME DRAGON'S BRILLIANT FLAME!" Generated lightning in his left hand and fire in his right, Natsu brought it together and created a large sparking explosion around Laxus.
Laxus didn't move an inch. He stood there, head downcast. This nerve of this boy! Using his own element against him! Him, Laxus, of all people! Yes, he willingly gave that but…No buts! This brat enjoys too much f Lucy's cheers. Did that satisfied you, huh, Natsu? Huh?! That's my lightning! That's my power! And that's my woman! He opened his mouth and absorbed all elements around him, both fire and lightning. 'Let's see how you would feel if I do the same thing.'
The explosion was vanishing…No, it was more like…they were being sucked in. Natsu couldn't believe his own eyes. So, that's how one looks like when eating other people's source of power. It was his fire! How dare Laxus take it away from him!
The smoke cleared but what the smirking-in-victory-and-grinning-in-triumph expectation Natsu believed wasn't what he got. Instead, the man was shooting him deadly glares as he spoke in a menacing tone. "FIRE LIGHTNING DRAGON MODE." Currents of electricity shrouded Laxus as jets of flames were swirling around him like a comet.
"Eh, Laxus?" Natsu stammered, gulping probably all of his fears because this was the first time he saw him this serious, even when they first fought on the old Kardia Cathedral. This can't be good. This was the first time that he looked so homicidal.
"Go, Natsu! Don't lose!" Lucy cheered for him again but kept his eyes on his opponent who was walking towards him slowly, as if to torture him but flinched in hearing Lucy voice. On that moment, he had a sneaking suspicion on why does the blond man was hell-bent on strangling him to death. And it involved Lucy's constant cheering for him since this fight started and ignoring of her own fiancé right from the start. Laxus was jealous. And a jealous Laxus can't be good. For the nth time that day, he gulped.
"Uh, Lucy? S-Shut u-up, o-okay?" He stuttered while shouting, walking backwards as the man continued to advance. He might not live to see another day; he could swear it's true, if Lucy continued to cheer for him.
Then the bell rang.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we have a tie! Both Fairy Tail teams will get a single point!" And Natsu couldn't be more thankful. He was saved by the bell. Thanks, bell! That was Natsu's prayer of gratitude to any deity looking out there for him. The audience clapped and cheered in chorus. That was longest five minutes of his life.
Fairy Tail A = 20 + 1 = 21
Fairy Tail B = 20 + 1 + 21
Night has come as Sael have noticed. However, there was something that piqued his interest. Yes, the night was illuminated by the light of the moon but it was no mere white light. Tonight's a Blood Moon, a night where Darkness Magic was at its peak and he, a demon, will receive its dark blessing.
"I guess a monumental comeback won't happen this time." He sighed in disappointment. He's already planning on crashing their wedding right at the part where the priest would ask who were against their wedding like one of those people in the movies. Hey, he wanted a grand entrance. Who could blame him? For the second time that night, he sighed. It was such a waste. Just when he was planning on making the most dramatic speech in the history of Fiore, this happened.
On the other hand, this night might actually be a good time. Those mages will never expect for him to attack in this time of the month and the crimson light will actually boost his power to heightened levels. He will have his much-awaited revenge on that poor, blonde bitch for all of the bruises he had suffered.
Suddenly, a realization hit his mind. Tonight was a night where all mages will be gathered in that wretched Flower Light Palace. He will make a monumental comeback after all! Yay him! He just has to remove all of the nuisance away from him and he shall be free in taking everything away from that girl.
Tonight, he will bask in victory.
Lucy has just finished putting on her dress for the Grand Ball in Mercurius. She exited the room the inhale some of those prized fresh air because, one, the combined scent of all those make-up and perfume nauseating; two, they were cramped their and oxygen was a good idea; three, she has to find Laxus because hours ago, he was throwing a fit and she needed to pacify him down before he could actually murder someone else.
"Well, hello…" A chill went ran down her spine in hearing that voice. It couldn't be! She turned her head towards the source of that grating voice and sure enough, she was damn right.
"Sael." She muttered under her breath with as mush vehemence she could muster.
"My, my, my, didn't you miss me?" He feigned hurt. That only seemed to ignite Lucy's fury.
"What are you doing here?!" She spat, hands curling into fits.
"Would you believe me if I say that I miss my lovely blonde?" He chuckled.
"Scram or else…" She started.
"Or else what?" He continued to chuckle. This was infuriating.
"I'll kill you."
"Oh, dear, it wasn't me who you'll kill." Sael flashed him a grin.
"Who…" She stopped from her words. Suddenly, memories flashed through her mind. The sufferings and cuts she received from Erza's blades. The feeling of terror that ran down her spine as Gray tried to rape her. Jellal's constant approach to her that made Erza and Laxus angry at her. Laxus kissing Chico in the hands. Everyone...
"I think you know." A maniacal laugh broke out of the demon's lips that echoed along the corridor.
A/N: Hello! Originally, I'm planning to have Laxus and Natsu's fight longer and 'complete' but decided against it on the last second because we've all seen how they've fought back in the good 'ole Fighting Festival Arc days and writing it again will only be like repeating it. So yeah, I need to say this in advance...Guys, let's all make a countdown from eight starting from this chapter.
clairedamoon: Haha. Thanks for the support but like all stories, (and like Naruto TT_TT God, I still can't believe that it ended. But I really am thankful that it ended as NaruHina and SasuSaku. Big supporters of them. Haha :D) mine has to end too. I'm really sorry but I will make it sure to give everyone my best in the next 8 chapters to come.
supercrazyperson: Friend, you are not the only one who falls in love with fictional characters. Me too! I really hope that one day they'll get real and then we'll have a happy ever after. Sadly, they don't. Haha. On to the more serious matter, since this story has only 8 chapters left, I would like to express my gratitude to you in advance. I mean, you've been with me right from the start, so, yeah, THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE SUPPORT! :)
P.S. Gosh, I think I'm gonna cry. There's too many sad things happening now. Naruto ended and I'm like this. I wonder how would I react if Fairy Tail or Bleach will end. I might throw a tantrum or don't eat and sleep for a month. I'm scared. Haha :D
