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The town was peaceful. The citizens merry with the new day. The sun on the horizon was rising, casting a warm glow in the cool morning, causing the dew to shine like diamond dust across the distant fields.

The people walked about their daily lives. The market joyful and filled with merry. The children busy at play. Bakers baked sweet treats filling the air with the smell of freshly grounded flour, chocolates, vanilla, and fruits. The men hard at work in their shops. All was normal, all was right in the capital. The day was like any other.

The news of the battle had yet to reach them.

One phrase

The rumble of thunder sounded in the distant mountains. Flashes of red light mixed with a dark smoke rose from the rocks behind the mountain tops. Like the waves on the beach, the smoke moved towards the capital with hastily speed, the smoke waving and swirling in an entrancing way.

The town's festivities had died down and the people had started to gawk at the strange phenomenon happening before their eyes.

Suddenly the sound of marching echoed out. At first, it was faint, like it as coming from the town instead of the faraway mountains. But it grew louder. Louder. Louder. Till it was clear something was coming. Something or someone.

Knights and wizards alike marched in the streets, trying to get to the outer gates before the strange forces did. People scrambled about the streets, hiding in alleyways, in their homes and shops, but some were foolish enough to follow the knights to the gates. They were too intrigued by what was happening that they thought little of anything else.

They were some of the first to see the mediocre sight that came from the smoke.

At first, it was a simple shadow. Then it doubled, then tripled, till there were dozens of shadowy figures walking from the black smoke, each dressed in dark armor and carrying a weapon. Then as the people walked from the smoke, their identities became apparent to those who had seen the Grand Magic Games.

Fairy Tail wizards came marching down the mountain, followed by demons of all shapes and size. Waving flags with the symbol of Tartaros. The guild members all had a blank expression on their faces, void of any emotions; like they were in a trance.

In union, they spoke in a robotic-like voice that echoed throughout the case. "Humans, bow to your new king or face the Tartaros army. Lay down your weapons or be killed."

An Eternal Promise

Lucy struggled against the demons that held her wrist, both identical with grey skin and white hair, their eyes were lifeless like dull glass.

"LET ME GO!" She snapped.

The demons didn't budge and kept walking.

All around demons had gathered. Some as small as children, some as big as houses. But what was odd to the blonde was that they were here and not out fighting. She'd only just arrived and already the town was overrun by Natsu's-END's army, but from the cliffs, she couldn't see any demons, especially the larger ones. Then again there was so much smoke she couldn't even see half the buildings.

Then END came into view. He was dressed in beautiful black armor made from glistening metal. His eyes fixed upon the town, but his face was in deep cogitate and made it impossible for Lucy to clearly guess what he was thinking. She swore he was happy, because of how he stood so proudly like a king overlooks his victory in battle, only END was proud of something completely opposite to any noble king.

He was proud of evil itself.

Lucy couldn't help but think how he still looked like Natsu. He was evil, but Natsu had the same look in his eyes when he wone a battle. The more she looked, the more Lucy could see sadness and joy mixed in with his calm face, making him seem more and more like Natsu.

You Must Obey

END awoke from his trance-like state, turning his attention to his army. Crossing his arms behind his back the demon king smiled, showing his sharp canine teeth.
"Time to see our new home." He shouted out before turning back towards the capital and walking down the mountain. The demons followed closely behind their master. Lucy was also forced to follow, but she also found herself wanting to go. Wanting to see, to know what will happen.

Little did she expect to see her most precious friends overtaking a city and holding people hostage. Even Wendy was holding a man at knifepoint. Levy and Gajeel, Erza, Gray, and Juvia, all of them were there. Lucy couldn't make sense of anything, till she saw their eyes. Clouded over and empty. It was dark magic being used in the most heinous way.

"No." Lucy gasped. "No, no this isn't real." She looked away, squeezing her eyes shut. "This is all a dream, an illusion."

"It's real Luce." END's breath tickled her ear. "They're as real as you and me."

Lucy turned around and glared at END. "How could you turn them into murderers?"

"Murder?" He laughed. "They haven't killed anyone yet. Why would I wast such precious resources for my new kingdom?"

'Resources' the words made Lucy's heart turn to lead. The image of a wasteland of fire and ash crossed her mind. A land was Nastu stood among the flames of calamity, an army of demons behind him, a population of humans in chains similar to her own, half starved, half alive. A world where demons ruled, where darkness thrived on the pain and suffering of the innocent. A world of END.

This Isn't A Choice

That You Can Escape

The demons walked through the rubble of the town. Broken glass cracked under Lucy' feet as she followed. The town gave off a haunting aura, people trapped in corners by demons, but her her relief no one was hurt. Physically anyway.

END and his entourage of demons made quite the show, but they paid little attention to those around them. The king of demons simply motioned something to his followers and instantly the humans held captive were following us against their wills.

So much fear, so much pain, Lucy bit her cheek to stop herself from crying at what had become of the place that held so many memories. But she wouldn't cry. She's cried too much already and needed to be strong. She needed to reason with Natsu.

Give Me Your Life

The castle came into view. Its walls were broken and charred black, the windows shattered, and smoke rose from small fires burning the wooden beams. It was a sad excuse for what it once was. But END just looked at the building and smiled like it was normal for it to look like that.

"Who are you?" One of the villagers half-shouted.

END snickered. Facing the crowd he simply bowed. "I am END, your new king."

"You're not a king." An old shop worker stepped forward. "You're a black wizard, an unfit creature to rule this kingdom."

An uproar of angry shouts followed suit. The demons tried to get them under control but to no avail. People started to fight back, some grabbing the rubble from the ground for weapons, others were fighting with their magic. All hell broke loose in mear seconds.

Lucy was horrified as rocks started to fly through the air. END simple stood surrounded by his army. His face was stern; ticked off, and when he raised his hand up, Lucy expected him to kill someone for opposing him. She didn't expect him to send a blast of fire through the crowd and completely stop the fighting. The villagers were put in some kind of daze, almost like they were drunk. They all smiled and when seeing the demons, bowed and dropped everything they intended to use against them. The crowd was silent once again.

Give Me Your Faith.

You Will Be Mine

This time, Villagers, demons, and Fairy tail walked side by side to the castle. The doors were thrown open, and people poured in. It reminded the celestial wizard of the party after the Grand magic games. When Natus came out dressed as the king.

Lucy giggled at the thought, but as soon as one of the demons holding her captive clinched her write tighter to shut her up. She flinched and the memory was gone, replaced by reality.

The Moment END walked through the doors flames flickered and flashed around him in small sparks, rushing in a small wave across the room, not burning, but changing everything as it passed over the walls, the floors, and furniture. It prepared the broken windows, making them stained glass with images of demons, of old nightmares people told children to make them behave. The walls were decorated with black silks and hides of a hundred beast. The floor was cleared and dark shades mosaics replaced the old, white marble floors and wooden planks. Then, like some sort of dream, END came to a stop at the king's throne. The flames stopped and it was left untouched.

King Toma was brought forward. Princess Hisui at his side.

"Natsu what is the meaning of this?" The king demanded, his eyes wide with shock at the sight of Natsu's new appearance.

"Long time no see." END mused. "This must be a surprise. FInding out that Fairy Tail has attacked and defeated your army, taken control of your kingdom. It's amusing to see the look in someone's eyes when they are scared and confused, or that look of betrayal"

"What happened to you Natsu?" Princess Hisui pleaded.

Even If I Must Take

"Did you never suspect that the stories of a dark wizard named END really existed?" He sounded insulted. "For hundreds of years, I've slept, waiting for the moment my spirit would be freed. That man you knew was only the mistake Zeref made when creating me. A Human boy infused with the essence of darkness. That's how I was made, and like the story, I have sealed away because I was not yet ready to fight Zeref because of my human blood. But that stupid part of me wanted to be free, to live as a human...well you met that part of me." Natsu took threating steps forward, inching closer like a wolf does its prey. "Now it's time to fulfill my duty. To rule this world."

END took the crown from The king's head. The metal shifted and changed. Red gold forged into the shape of flames, a single blood colored gem sat in the middle. The demon placed it on his own head. The room grew hot, the wind outside howled as clouds moved over the sun. Red lighting streaked across the sky, a roar of thunder followed. The Throne that had once been spared from change, melted away to revile a new throne. One made from obsidian. A golden dragon encircled the whole thing, it's belly made the splat of the throne, it's body curled around the dark rock, it's wings spread out. Every delicate carving and design on it looked real. It was Truly a throne fit for a king.

As END sat down, Humans and demons bowed at their new lord's feet. They bowed to a new king. Toma and Hisui were forced to their knees, their heads pushed down so they looked at the floor.

Lucy didn't need the same treatment. She bowed, dazed with fear and wonder.

What I Want.

A smile played on END's lips, but deep down, he felt the old him cry. But he pushed that emotion away. He needed to fulfill his duty. What reason would he have without it? He was Enthuriouse Natsu Dragneel The king of Demons. A name that would go down in history.

But why did it make him feel so empty?

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