Im thinking about a story that happens before the huge time skip of 150 years. I dont know, I might do it if I dont decide to go on hiatus. As for Ravens have tails, I am holding the chapter back because I plan for the story to be over within 2-3 chapters. Sun Thief is closing in on the ending and will end in 2-3 chapters as well.

Dont expect Of Body and Mind to be over soon. We havent even defeated the weakest villain yet. But anyways, I just wanted to write this chapter really quick to kick off the next arc. I also fully support Gin/U.N. Owen even though its an OC pairing and it doesnt exist anywhere else besides here.

Anyways, here is the chapter.

Gin easily dodged Azami's sword and sent her flying back with his own sword. He was incredibly agile and he grinned as Azami glared at him from across the dirt path. Asura was carefully calculating his next move, knowing that using too much magical energy would be fatal to them.

"Well, that is a bit disappointing. You cant even defeat me, the weakest member of Tartaros. I'm more than disappointed!" Gin shouted as he ran forward, the sword glinting in the sunlight.

The blade whizzed past Asura's face and the fire mage realized that he had to make a move fast! Azami tried to come around while Gin was busy attacking Asura but the sword moved quickly, slashing Azami's shoulder. The spirit mage jumped back, grabbing her shoulder. Asura took the opportunity to send fire shooting towards Gin.

"Fires of the Forge! Flame Tongue!" he shouted as fire shot towards the dark cloaked man.

Gin grinned as he saw the flames rising towards him. This was getting interesting. His hand turned into a shield and the man held it up to shield himself from the flames. The flames blasted against it, making the black mage skid across the ground but didnt damage him at all. The shield disappeared and was replaced by another sword, this one curved. Azami and Asura looked at the man with surprise. He wasnt using Requip was he? His body was being turned into weapons and shields!

"Now its my turn!" Gin shouted evilly as he ran towards the two mages, his long blonde hair trailing behind him.

The swords flashed as Gin handled them expertly and managed to cut the two mages in various places as the metal blades whizzed by and Gin expertly dodged attempts to disarm him. Gin grinned as he saw Azami getting ready to attack with her spirit sword and Gin saw an opening.

"Its over for you little girl!" Gin shouted evilly as he swung straight for Azami's chest.

Azami froze, thinking that she was dead. And then suddenly the grinning man was sent blasting into a tree. There was the sound of splintering wood and the tree came crashing down into the forest. Azami looked over to see Asura standing there, his fists in flames, panting.

"That was close..." Asura said, weary.

Azami nodded, thankful that Asura had used his power to save her. They both looked into the forest to see their opponent come from the trees, looking impressed. The cigarette was gone but the man was still smiling.

"Well well well. It seems that you still have some fight left in you. Hopefully you can keep it up!" Gin shouted as he ran forward, his bare fists at the ready.

Gin made the first punch and Asura was amazed at his sudden boost in speed. The fire mage slammed into the ground, taking the full force of the punch. Azami had also tried to attack but Gin had expertly grabbed her arm and smashed his fist into it, causing her to scream and Gin then tripped her over he leg and sent her crashing next to Asura.

The two mages lay on the ground, seemingly defeated. Gin looked at them coldly, his eyes not even showing an emotion.

"We had a good fight but Im afraid that this is the end for both of you." Gin looked over at Raymond who had been propped up against a tree trunk before the battle had begun. "But for the boy...I think we can do something with him. After I kill both of you, I will take the boy to be used for our purposes. Our master will rise again I swear it on the honor of Tartaros."

Gin's right hand turned into a sword once again, the metal dotted red with flecks of blood. Gin positioned the sword right above Asura's heart.

"Good bye Fairy Tail mage." the man said coldly as he plunged the sword downwards.

"I dont think so!"

Gin let out a shout of surprise as he was suddenly grabbed by a huge misty hand and hurled into a boulder. There was a sickening crack as the man flopped downwards. Azami slowly stood, her knees shaking. The Spirit Colossus was her strongest move and she had foolishly used up all her magical power. She helped Asura stand slowly, checking if he was seriously hurt.

"T..thanks." Asura said, his voice hoarse.

Azami could only nod, too tired to say anything. Asura turned to look where Gin was. The man in the black cloak was slowly standing up, his right hand already turned into a sword. Asura knew what he had to do. If this failed, the battle would be over. Gin turned around, blood dripping down his mouth and forehead. He seemed to be limping quite a bit as he started to make his way over to the group.

"Nice try but it is going to take more than a boulder to take me down!" Gin growled.

"Then how about an inferno!"

Gin was disoriented, after having a head on collision with a boulder. He did see the fire mage come running towards him but his arm would not move fast enough to stab him through the chest. Instead, the fire mage grabbed in a bear hug and almost knocked him to the ground.

"W..what the hell! Get off me you child!" Gin roared in outrage as he smacked the sword against Asura's legs.

Asura ignored the pain as he started his move that could end this battle. He converted ALL the magical power he had left and converted it into flame energy. Pretty soon, the flames started to appear around the two. By every second, the flames grew bigger, brighter and hotter. And finally, there was the explosion.

It was white hot and it burned every tree in a mile radius into a crisp. Azami had to duck down to avoid the intense heat and when the explosion had died down, Asura stood, looking down at the charred body that had once been Gin. Asura grabbed his forehead and he fell to the ground, barely able to keep himself upright.

Azami helped him stand and they both picked up Raymond who was still sleeping. The three of them walked home slowly, knowing new facts about what the dark guilds planned and realizing that the game they played was a dangerous one.

Tartaros guild building, the library

U.N. Owen was looking at book when suddenly her head started to hurt. She staggered back, the book falling to the carpet floor of the base. She slowly opened one eye. She knew what had happened. It was not rare for partners to develop telepathic links between each other as time went by. She would have started crying if she could. But she stood there, feeling the hole in her heart get wider and wider. Gin was dead.

It was also not rare for partners to develop feelings for each other although it had been mostly one-sided admiration.

She clenched her fists and she sat down, staring at the light brown wall, trying to calm herself. But she couldnt. Gin was dead and there was nothing she could do about it. Suddenly the door to the library opened and Ferdinand entered. His face was grim and he looked at UN. Owen and nodded his head.

"So...you were the first to know. Gin is dead." Ferdinand said quietly.

She nodded her head slowly and Ferdinand sighed. This was not going to be easy. Gin had been a good member and it was going to be difficult to take the loss. Suddenly U.N. Owen started to smile.

"Well...this is simple isnt it. All I have to do...is find those who have killed Gin. And then I kill them. Kill them...that sounds perfect." the young woman said slowly, starting to lightly laugh.

Ferdinand nodded his head. This was an unexpected change in emotion in U.N. Owen. She was usually the calm one...

"Whatever you must do child. Do it."

Somewhere in Adrianople...

"Eh el, mayano."

"Bila goturn."

The low voices could barely be heard in the dark alleyway in Adrianople. People were out shopping and the sounds of several voices could easily mask the quiet whispers of coming from the dark alleyway.

"Chester naim furnus."

"Kehahahaha! Justinian firka no baliam! Ing a so paila no masta!"

There was the sound of a cough and the voices died down.

"Well, it seems that our friends are in a bit of need. Shall we level the playing field?"

The sounds of agreement came from the alleyway.

"Well then, it appears that Snake Fang shall make its first OFFICIAL move. I will leave it to you, Chester."

Yay! New chapter! I liked this chapter. I also updated Hudson Story for the first time in a few months I believe. Anyways, I hope you guys liked that chapter! Thanks and review! FF