Well, I am proud to say that I finally released my original story! It was headache for sure and I put it on FictionPress yesterday after rewriting the entire thing to more comfortable way. So go check it out. Even if you dont like history because it deals with a war between Austria and Prussia in 1777. It is called "Steal Potatoes or Shoot".
Anyways, I might be getting an idea for a story a few years after this one. It seems that every time I update my profile with new people, places and terms, I get new ideas for stories. Oh and dont forget to check out my profile for new updates on chapters and the terms section which I update often.
And here is the chapter! Enjoy.
The punch connected to Owen's face and the black mage was sent stumbling back and Asura quickly landed on the ground ready to attack her with his strongest move. Unfortunately, the black mage had stumbled too far and the Colossus' fist smashed into the ground in front of Asura, blocking his view and startling him. This gave Owen enough time to get up and strike at Asura. The frozen ground reared up and the jagged ice spikes stabbed at Asura as he dodged and attempted to melt the ice with his flames. Asura was still feeling up to the fight as she watched Asura dodge the attacks but she knew she would have to be careful.
"A mage that is a general in an army that hunts down mages. How contradictory!" Asura said as he dodged a spike made of ice and broke another in half with his flaming fist.
Owen smiled as she continued to send ice flying at the Fire Mage. She was too busy attacking him that she didnt Azami slowly moving up to attack her side.
"Hypocrisy is everywhere you fool. Even the greatest good is evil and the greatest evil, good!" Owen shouted as she broke through Asura's defenses and smashed her fist into his knee, sending the flame made sliding across the ground, holding his knee.
The Tartaros member suddenly conjured a knife from the air and held it above Asura menacingly. Her crazy smile stretched across her face as she spoke threateningly.
"This is the end for you!" she shouted as she plunged the knife downwards.
Suddenly there was a crack a scream as the knife spun away from Owen's hand and landed on the ground with a clank. The black mage whipped around to glare, holding her wrist when a foot smashed into her face, spraying blood across the ground as the black mage fell to the ground, her hand grabbing her face. Azami stood over her, her face dark and her fists clenched. Asura stood and thanked her and the two stood over the black mage.
"You are wrong Owen. This is the end for you!" the two said as the launched their attacks.
"Flash Freeze, Arctic Nightmare!" U.N. shouted and Asura and Azami blasted back before they could do anything.
The two Fairy Tail mages skidded across the ground and when they stopped, their movements felt...slow. Their joints felt weak and they could barely stand without shaking. Thankfully, U.N. Owen could not stand either without wobbling and the black mage smiled slyly.
"I didnt think it would be like this. You defeating me, me defeating you...but I guess this is it. I must avenge Gin not matter what, even with the cost of my own life...Combination Magic, Stoppage!" U.N. Owen coughed as she said the spell's name.
The ground shook as a rift appeared in the middle of the battlefield and out came a huge statue made of ice. It had a scale in one hand and an axe made of blue ice. The eyes of the statue glowed red and it started to move forward at a quick pace and U.N. Owen sank to her knees, watching with sick joy as the statue pounded into Asura and Azami. It seemed as if nothing could stop it.
But then a breakthrough. U.N. Owen had cast her final spell and her magical power had depleted. And with her magical power gone, the box of ice was no longer reinforced...the combined attacks of Crime Sorciere and Raymond had created a crack big enough for one person to go through and as Raymond fell back onto the ground, taking deep breaths, he made his decision.
"J..Jellal...go. I cant do anything like this..." Raymond said as he said weakly from exhaustion.
Meredy and Ultear nodded in agreement and Jellal wasted no time breaking through the ice trap and heading towards where Asura and Azami were fighting. Before the statue could do any more damage, Jellal jumped in front of the attack, taking the full force himself. The pain seared through him as he looked at Asura and Azami and spoke through grit teeth.
"Go! Finish that witch off! Hurry!" Jellal hissed as he continued to take the blows of the statue.
Asura and Azami nodded their thanks and moved as quickly as they could to finish off U.N. They finally saw her on her knees and hey quickly limped towards her, ready to finish the witch off. But U.N. saw them coming and she gripped her sword tightly and with fierce determination Azami summoned her spirit sword.
"No! NO! You were supposed to be dead! How did you-" U.N. glanced over at the box that had a hole in it and she gave a growl of frustration as she swung her sword at Azami as she limped towards her.
The sword blow was clumsy and Azami easily avoided it. Without saying a single hateful word, Azami cut the blade across the black mage's chest. The blade seemed to punch through the metal and the black mage cried out in pain as her blood spilled across the dirt path and she fell onto the ground, her life slowly dying. The statue disappeared and so did the ice trap. The entire group gathered around U.N. as she died and the black mage said her final words.
"Too late...you were t...too late. I know I am a pawn in this g..game. We all do. But all I needed to d...do is s..stop you. Drag you d...down. G...Gin...I will be there soo-"
Her head fell back and everyone closed their eyes but an unsettling feeling still lingered in their mind. Pawns in a game? Drag them down? There was a cape attached to the back of U.N.'s armor and the group draped it over her dead body.
Jellal turned around and opened the map once again. Even with the fight, they had to go on. They needed to find the Witch Doctor. The group advanced no further than three steps when a voice made them stop in their tracks.
"Stop! Stop! Stoben*! I submit!" the voice shouted from thin air.
In the next second, there was a flash and a small hut appeared next to a large pine tree not too far from where they were standing. Out from it came an old man with a short grey beard and wearing a brown bowler hat. He was wearing old brown monk robes and he seemed to be worried.
"Damn you fools! Dont you know anything about secrecy? Come in! Quick!" the old man scolded as he ushered them towards his small wooden hut.
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The hut was a lot bigger than it looked. It seated everyone comfortably and everyone sat at a wooden table with hot tea in cups before them. Everyone was all very surprised. Was this man the Witch Doctor? They expected someone who was a lot more, evil looking. The old man sat in an old plush chair and he leaned back, looking at the group.
"I know what you are all thinking. Why do I look so innocent?" the old man said as he sighed. Everyone nodded slowly. "Its because I try to hide my sins under a veil of oldness. I can shape shift and I assume this form when I am home. Any other questions?"
Jellal spoke up. This man had to be the Witch Doctor. Nobody else could cloak their home so perfectly and shape shift!
"We need to know how to bring back the dead. A list of all the things needed if possible." Jellal said seriously, his blue hair matted with sweat and water.
The Witch Doctor frowned and he reached into his monk robes to pull out an old rolled up scroll. He opened it and handed it to Jellal. Jellal looked over it and he seemed stunned. The man stood and he paced around the room.
"Why do people keep seeking ways to bring back the dead? My brother came not long ago asking for a way and I gave it to him but now you? You rowdy bunch of mages." the man said as he stopped in front of a fireplace that suddenly burst into warm flames.
"Your brother? Who is your brother?" Azami asked, curious.
"His name is Darren. He joined up with a group of mages recently and he seems pretty enthusiastic about it." the old man said as he answered Azami's question.
Jellal and the rest of Crime Sorciere suddenly stood and they all had grim looks on their faces when the Witch Doctor mentioned 'Darren'.
"Darren? He is a mage in the dark guild Tartaros! Why would you give something to an evil person like him?" Jellal asked as he walked up to the Witch Doctor.
The old man glared up at the taller blue haired mage with no remorse. His eyes were as hard as steel as he held his gaze.
"Do not get me wrong wizard. I am no do-gooder. I am an evil just as you used to be. I have caused trouble recently and I will continue to do so without remorse. But you are lucky Jellal. I have agreed to help you. I have given you the list of items needed to bring back the dead and you may come into conflict with my brother and sister. They are eager to fight and I can not guarantee you your life. Go, the people will need you and pray that you can handle two big jobs at once." The man said as he glared up at Jellal.
The group stood and said their thanks, the words of the Witch Doctor still in their minds. But they were stopped when they reached the door.
"No, dont go through that door. It isnt safe for you here. The patrols are on high alert and are looking for mages. I will send you back home." the Witch Doctor said as a magical seal appeared around them and there was a flash as the group disappeared.
Tartaros HQ
Ferdinand had a letter on his desk that he had opened recently but he wasnt concentrating on that now. He had Selena and Darren in his office right now, two of the toughest in their group. Selena was nothing more than an elementary school child and her brother was a teenager. But they each had their own special ways and they were not to be messed with.
"I think you know what I called you in for. We have the list right? So we need only get a few more things and our plan will be complete. On top of that, the summoning is supposed to take place soon." Ferdinand said to the two mages.
Darren was a teenage boy, completely wrapped in chains. He seemed to be silent most of the time. He was wearing the black cloak of the guild and was completely wrapped in steel chain, restricting his movement and his arms. His sister, Selena wore more color, having on a yellow t-shirt and jeans.
"So...what did Hades want." Darren asked, looking at the letter on Ferdinand's desk.
The guild master picked up the letter and looked at it, a bored expression coming onto his face.
"Just wants to join in on the fun if you guys cant make it in time. May join anyways just for the fun of it. Scary guy him." Ferdinand said as he put the letter back down.
"And the Angkols? They are starting a war you know. I hope you plan to stop them somehow." Selena said in a worried voice.
Ferdinand nodded. The Angkols were nothing but a fly on their food, ready to be shooed away or swatted. Tartaros would easily take care of them.
"We can take care of them. Have more faith in our ability. But I trust that you know where your objective is?" Ferdinand asked as he looked at the two mages.
Darren smiled slowly. This was going to be interesting especially if Ferdinand dropped a clue like he usually did. Taunting the enemy was so much fun.
"I never thought we would be going to the legendary mansion of the Burnholts. The birthplace of the Seff. Me and Selena can take care of it. Dont worry about us. Hahaha." Darren said as the two of them started to fade away.
Ferdinand smiled as he was left alone in his office. Everything was perfect. The group of Fairies hot on their trail and eager to stop them. It was always much more fun when that way. And he smiled as he thought of the summoning that was coming soon. This was too much fun!
There is the chapter. Like I said above, check out my original story, "Steal Potatoes or Shoot". Well, we got to finish off U.N. Owen in this chapter and we see Darren and Selena in this chapter. We havent seen Selena's power yet but we have seen Darren in action and we know what he can do.
References: *Stoben means "Stop" in Angkolian.
I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter and see you next time! FF