I can't believe I'm able to update today. If only I have some time to spare everyday to write as I wait.
Chapter 9: The Furious Titania
Jellal who stood in front of the unconscious Makarov together with Tsuna and Erza smirked.
"Why are you doing this? Jellal?" Tsuna demanded. He could not believe that of all people, it had to be Jellal who hurt their Master. Jellal kept his silence pissing hot-headed Tsuna off. He vanished in an instant when Tsuna charged at him to punch him.
Hologram images appeared throughout the Fiore with Jellal declaring his amibition to the world.
"To the people of Fiore. I, Jellal Fernandes, one of the Wizard Saint from the Magic Council had seen through the system of the world. The world is so corrupted that it is beyond hope." Jellal shown the whole of the country the image of a tree-like tower built in the middle of an ocean. "As such, I shall create a world of freedom starting with the Tower of Heaven. Nobody can stop me, not even the Magic Council."
The Magic Council were in chaos. Many could not believe what they had seen. The symbol of justice, Jellal had betrayed them. The committee held an emergency meeting to discuss on the contingency plan.
Ultear revealed to the committee members Jellal's motive in joining the Magic Council. He was planning to revive a certain person by using the power of the tower. If that person was allowed to revive, the world would plunge into darkness. He was buying his time in the Council as the Tower is being built for his purpose. The mission he was assigned with would expose his scheme hence, in order to fulfil his ambition; he had no choice but to make his plan known to the world.
"For the sake to save my partner, I don't mind doing anything. Even to fire Etherion on the tower. " Ultear looked down in despondence. The decision was made with the majority agreeing with her proposal to fire the Etherion.
Yajima was the only one who did not agree to her plan. He was suspicious of Ultear wondering what she was up to this time. He had no time to waste. He needed to know.
"Yajima-san!" Natsu and Wendy came to see him. They had heard Jellal's declaration and just unable to believe that the righteous Jellal would have a 180 degree change and even to betray the Council. Natsu questioned his intention for saving his life and taking him in as his disciple if he were to betray the council anyway.
"Let us talk to him." Natsu wished to get his permission to look for Jellal for clarification. "There must be some misunderstanding."
"It's too late! The Council has decided to fire Etherion on him. After that, there will be nothing left." Yajima raised his voice in frustration.
"What did you say? You must be kidding right?" Natsu asked in shock.
Meanwhile, in the underground prison, Brain was laughing at himself. Like what he told "Tsuna" after they saw Jellal's declaration. The information he had gotten from the mastermind behind him was a trap indeed. Tools which had no use should be discarded. He was a very good example.
Makarov was sent to Porlyusica's for treatment. His recovery would take some time even though his condition was not as serious as Natsu back then. At that time, Natsu even fell into coma after going into shock due to damages received after being drained of his magic power.
Tsuna, Erza and Gray heaved a sigh of relief. They decided to take action separately. As Erza had heard that Pantherlily had returned to the Council, she decided that she would meet him up to understand the situation while Tsuna would stop Jellal at the Tower of Heaven. Gray decided to follow Tsuna as he was worried.
The Magic Council had ordered to fire the Etherion on the Tower of Heaven. Erza met up with Pantherlily who was busy stopping Natsu from making a din out of the situation. Natsu was really worked up over the order. He just could not believe that Jellal would betray them overnight and the Council would order his execution without any explanation.
"Let me go, Lily! My Teacher would not have betrayed us. There must be some misunderstanding. Let me speak to the Chairman!" Natsu struggled to break free from Pantherlily. Natsu found himself short of breath as soon as he broke free of Pantherlily. His vision faded and his world turned black.
"Natsu-san!" Wendy shouted when she saw him fell limp on Pantherlily who managed to catch him before he hit the ground. Wendy was aware that Natsu was extremely stressed out and it eventually took a toll on him on his health finally causing him to collapse.
Before Pantherlily could react, he was attacked by Erza. Erza took the chance to take Natsu hostage with her sword on his neck. She hoped to change the Council's mind requesting them to retract the order.
"Erza-san, what are you doing? Let him go!" Pantherlily yelled at her.
"I'm sure you will not want your comrade to get hurt right? If so, please retract the order to fire the Etherion!" Erza made her demand moving backward taking Natsu who was unconscious with her.
"That boy has no value to us. Feel free to kill him as you deem fit. The council's decision is final. You will not be able to change their mind. "All heads turned to Ultear who appeared when Erza made her demand. "If Jellal is to hear that you had killed his beloved disciple, he will never forgive you. And I know you will not be able to do it. He was formally from your guild, he was your comrade." She continued.
"Erza stop it! It's not worth it. Let him go!" Yajima shouted. He was shocked to see Erza taking Natsu hostage.
Erza see no way of getting through them. She whispered to Natsu. "I'm sorry for scaring you. I need to go and save Jellal." With that, she let go of him and ran off quickly before she got cornered.
Ultear stopped the group of rune knights who proceeded to chase after her. "Let her go. We don't have the resource to waste on a foolish woman like her. We have to prepare to fire the Etherion."
Pantherlily who had caught Natsu who was unconscious on his arms glared at Ultear in anger.
He could not believe Ultear who Jellal most trusted did not give him a chance to defend himself.