Chapter 12

Natsu was shaking... shaking in pleasure, The feeling surged through his bones and sparked alight in Natsu's eyes. He cracked a pernicious grin and he spoke these words "I'm all fired up!" and the ground which he and the wizard stood on turned into a battle field. The wizard was also grinning as if he was a madman, his aura intensified and burst out of him like a raging bonfire and the two ferocious storms of fire, one purple and one red clashed together creating an explosive fight. Natsu's hands were fuming with fire as he attacked the wizard, but the wizard dodged each one. The wizard blasted wispy tendrils of smoke no, not smoke because it burned when it touched the skin but it was not fire because it was hollow and it was like it had the heat of steam. Natsu was perplexed he was distracted so the streak of no hits broke as the old man landed a punch on Natsu's face. He felt his cheek, then spat on the ground "Is this what you call a hit? If you want to get a chance of winning, you'd better step up your game"

The man laughed hysterically, "Just because the force didn't hurt you doesn't mean the punch wont" Natsu raised a brow "What to do you mean by that?" the man just responded with more laughter, then... he felt the changes. His cheek started to swell, because of the pressure, his skin slit into two blood started to drip out and splatter on the ground Natsu's eyes widened as the man continued his hideous chuckle, he finally realized what was happening this wasn't smoke, steam or fire this was "Fizarious Vopine, otherwise known as..." Natsu words trailed off "Fire Vapor" the wizard finished. This is a substance that has the heat and intensity of fire and the ability to fit in any container like air. When it makes contact with skin it submerges into the blood and explodes causing pressure inside, which in result the tissues rip.

Natsu was not intimidated by this, the only thing that was on his mind was to Beat the crap out of him he thought furiously but still he didn't what to do, he couldn't eat the thing (he didn't know even if he could) even though he had consumed other things other than fire, most of the times it gave harmful consequences. He didn't want to be poisoned especially since Lucy's life is on the line so he thought of other things to do. Right now, the only thing he could do was try not to get him by him but that happening is very unlikely, You could see that this old man obviously has high skill and has the eyes of a person who has faced death many times, this fight is going to be tough. The old man was still flashing his yellow teeth haughtily and said "What? Are you not fighting me? perhaps you have lost hope and willing to surrender?" Natsu's stiff expression slowly turned into a mischievous smile "Are you sure it's not the other way around?" he said "You sure are confident, yourself" the elderly wizard said

Natsu ran forward fire swirling his fist, but as his fist went closer to his face he felt the excruciating pain he just realized that this bastard had created a barrier with his magical 'Fire Vapor' Damn he thought, the outer skin of his fingers were starting to swell. Natsu suddenly had an idea he knew it was stupid but he tried it out anyways, he created a barrier of fire as well and closed his eyes. He concentrated on the power, the magic that was flowing within him and guided it through his veins and to his fist. The power consumed the vapor.

The Wizard's POV

The boy has great potential, he has the enthusiasm and thrill of what I had in my young days. But I was must admit he is quite dense, but good, good in heart and the soul. I can see his sincerity and his innocence like a child as if he is an egg, hard and tough on the outside but flowing and mellow like a child.

Suddenly I felt a burning sensation to my ribs, I was knocked off my feet and my head went head first to the tree, I slowly got up and looked at him he spoke "You should be concentrating on the fight or else you'd just end up burnt to crisp." I laughed and said "You sure my boy? You may be strong but i have more experience"

"The name is Natsu" he said "Get out of my way! I'm warning you old man!" I replied saying"Like I've said before my name is Henry, Henry Kelin" "Are you still thinking of the yellow-haired girl? She's probably dead by now" Natsu's fire roared louder and seemed to grow larger, Seems like he has a soft spot for that girl. The boy's eyes had started to glow deep red and the flame was intensifying every second, It seems I have provoked his anger.

He walked towards me, I felt a dangerous and angry dragon, stride towards me. The monster roared "FIRE DRAGON ROAR!" the flame flew towards me, I have to finish this fast, "Fizarious Vopine! Explosa!" I didn't want to activate this spell but this boy is pushing the limits.

POV ENDED

The flame reached Henry, but then dissapated when it came in contact with his skin, the purple smog that was coming from his hands started to spread everywhere. Natsu held his breath because he knew that it was poisonous and created his own orb of fire to protect him, the wizard was concentrating hard on the smog that spread like a wildfire. It felt like an eternity until Natsu couldn't bear it anymore he knew the idea was stupid and reckless but to end a stupid fight like this he had to take... stupid measures, like people say 'Desperate times need desperate measures!"

Natsu gulped, and jumped onto a tree Old Henry looked up and thought I wonder what's he's going to do now? The vapor will soon penetrate his barrier... Natsu closed his eyes and swallowed the smog like a vacuum, Henry was astonished What is he doing?! Is he trying to kill himself?! Natsu was choking on the vapor holding the branches to support himself. "Dammit! I feel like my body's going to explode!" Natsu said coughing Henry stood there with his eyes wide. Natsu tried it again, using the energy inside him he compressed the vapor and converted it into his own.

He had stopped coughing as well, and manged to give a small smile "Prepare to die, Henry" he said weakly his anger raged, his eyes glowing he sprinted to Henry and roared "FIZARIOUS VOPINE WING ATTACK!" the purple, red and Natsu's anger burned together to create a massive explosion which sent the old man meters away landing high on tree tops painfully. Natsu panted and fell to his side, I'm coming for you, Lucy

Lucy on the other side awoke to the screech of metal her consciousness renewed and looked at her side to see bandits sharpening a majestic sword The ceremonial sword... she thought her body paralyzed. Am I really going to die?... I'm going to die like this, huh she looked at the full moon that glowed in the pitch black sky the stars twinkled around it. Lucy didn't want to die, there were things she still had to do, the Bandit Lord took hold of the silver, glorious and opulent sword. He stroked the thick metal and soon led his fingers to the sharp point of the sword but the minute he pressed his finger on the tip, not hard but softly blood started to leak through the open cut.

Lucy gasped, this was the thing that was going to kill her. This... dreadful thing, she was going to be killed while the moon, stars and the forest witnessed this horrific crime Why?... Why did I even join Fairytail... she thought tears rolling down her cheeks the Bandit Lord spoke to a bandit in a hushed whisper and the bandit nodded and gestured his companions to come. It was dark but she could clearly see 2 bandits carry a... Wait a minute! I-It's Kimora and indeed it was Kimora, she was carried because she was unconscious her body looked lifeless.

She was placed beside Lucy and the bandits started their chorus of mumbled chants, Lucy tried to wake up Kimora "Kimora... Kimora... Kimora!" the princess's eyes twitched and gradually she fluttered them open her hazel-brown eyes reflected her own, Kimora croaked "L-Lucy..." Lucy'a face finally for the first time ever since she was at the temple she smiled "Kimora... Oh Kimora... I missed you!" she said wearily Kimora's eyes wandered her surroundings "Lucy... we... we're going to die... right?" At that moment Lucy felt extreme emotional angst "Kimora, If i could.. I would embrace you right now and tell you that it's going to be alright" she said on the verge of tears "But I just... can't lie to you... when it's not going to be alright"

Kimora smiled sadly "Well let's think positively" Lucy questioned her saying "What's there to think positively about? That we are going to be killed by a sword? That I failed to save the amethyst and you?" Lucy rambled on, her tears falling on the ancient stone Kimora shook her head slightly "No..." she said "At least... at least we are going to die together" she smiled her tears falling Lucy couldn't bear the emotional pain but being with Kimora felt as if she was carrying the pain with her, that she was not alone. Lucy said nodding "Well then, I-I.." she stuttered her tears still flowing hard "Lets go together... Lucy" the young maidens closed their eyes as they heard metal cut through the air.

However, while Lucy closed her eyes she heard or perhaps it was an illusion but a strange echo of a man no a young man calling her name... she knew this man... but she'd forgotten who he was... the man screamed out her name she could hear his desperateness, his longing, yearning behind his voice... and that my beloved friends could only be one person

"Luuucyy!"

A/N

Whooop! Yay! Finally I've finished it on time! (This is not the end there is more to come!) I hope you enjoyed this chapter I'm trying to update as fast as I can. Pls as I always say 'Read and Review!' so ya please, please, please (with a cherry on top!) so I know you enjoyed the story!

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