A Saiyan among Wizards
Chapter 12
A Rising Threat
Author's Notes: Hey guys, here's a new chapter for ya. Enjoy!
*Insert TFS disclaimer. Fairy Tail is owned by Hiro Mashima and Funamation. I do not own any other metioned properties.
"Marcus, you need to go back to your own world." Goku said gently, but still being stern.
"Why? I'm happy here, happier than I've ever been. Why would I go back?!" I demanded, ready to fight him, knowing I would lose.
"I sense a great power building, one stronger than you. You must leave!" Goku tried to persuade.
"I can't! You've never backed down from a fight, even against Frieza! Why should I?!" I raged, my aura leaking out as he walked towards the door.
"Because you this is way beyond your limit." Goku said calmly, walking through the door that had followed me since returning home, leaving a wound deeper and more brutal than any physical blow.
"Marcus?"
Waking from the memory of that night, I opened my eyes to see the wizards around me. It had been a little over a month and Goku's warning still haunted me. What could this power be? Zeref, Acnologia, or something created when I came into the equation? Gajeel had noticed that something was bothering me and each time he'd bring it up, I would laugh him off and tell him it was nothing. He and the rest of the guild had enough problems without a vague warning about some unknown power.
"Hmm?" I hummed in response, looking at the concerned celestial mage.
"Are you okay?" asked Lucy from her seat in the wagon, others watching me as well.
"Yeah, I'm fine. Why do you ask?" I lied, like I had been doing all month.
"You just look concerned about something." input Erza. "Is it our mission?"
"Why would he be worried? shot in Gray, confident, "He could probalbly take them out in an instant."
"Gray, don't underestimate the Oracion Seis. They are powerful opponents." chastised Erza.
"Erza's right." I added, "No matter how strong you may be, there is always someone stronger or smarter. Take Laxus for example, even though his power isn't a large as mine, his magic can drain my energy and put me at a disadvantage." At this point, Natsu retched loudly, making my own stomach lurch in sympathy and help emphasise the point I was making. "Every warrior has their weaknesses." Wrapping mine around my waist for the fifth time that trip.
"Oh, like Gajeel?" Gray teased.
Flinching slightly, "Gajeel can take care of himself, he hasn't been training with me for nothing you know." I said defensivly. I knew this, but I still prayed that he would come home safe from his mission with Juvia. He was still having problems with ki blasts and I would be more comfortable knowing that he had just one more trick up his sleeve.
"Take it easy man, I was just joking." said the ice mage slyly, adding quietly that rest didn't here, "But that wasn't what I meant." A rougish grin on his face.
Face feeling hot, I looked toward the front of the cart and was able to see our destination. While the others, who couldn't, discussed it as we finished the last leg of our journey. I could sense four energy levels already waiting for us, in relation to Fairy Tail, they were strong.
Walking inside the mildly offsetting building, where we were greeted by Hibiki, Eve, and Ren. Each were handsome in their own way, none really suited my tastses though. Ren was the closest, with his tsundere personality, but he fell flat in his physique. Though it was a nice change of pace to deal with people who put manners first.
"Thank you for escorting your choosen members here. You may go." said Hibiki when he finally addressed us.
I spoke up before the other two to had a chance, "You must be mistaken, because all us who came are Fairy Tail's selected members for this joint mission." Giving a small nod and smile, "A blunder anyone can make." I said calmly to keep a polite air about the room. But I did add a subtle hint of sarcasm into the last statement to show my annoyance.
Thankfully, this kept the peace for a few more seconds. But then, Ichiya made his "grand" entrance. I don't know what it is about him, but everytime I makes an appearance I internally shudder out of mixture of feelings, the strongest being pure bewilderment. The commotion only grew when the group from Lamia Scale arrived.
"Fairy Tail sent five and Blue Pagasus sent four, funny our guild only had to send three." leerd Lyon. Happy whined in the background about not being counted as a wizard.
"Yes, but I heard that Cait Shelter is only sending one." said Ichiya, swinging from Erza's spear.
I had to hide my face for the next bit of the conversation, knowing how far off they were I couldn't help but snicker. And right on que, Wendy tripped her way into the group of wizards. I walked forward and help her up, "Good to see you again." I said with a smile.
"It's good to see you too." Wendy responded before introducing herself to the rest of the group.
And so started the corrilation of guilds' meeting, Ichiya (free of Erza's spear) took charge and began explaining the plan of attack before rushing of to the bathroom. I sensed two powers attack him and fuse into one, but I kept my face blank and said nothing when the Gemini-Ichiya came out and resumed were their twin left off. I planned to address this little hiccup when the other's ran off. That moment was soon to come, Natsu and Happy leading the pack to , unknow to them, the ambush point. I hung back with Jera to take out the celestial imposters.
"So Gemini," I said before they could attack, "why don't you give up this cherade and show us your true form."
"Your a smart one, aren't you?" said the clone, their voices infusing with Ichiya's before transforming and returning to the holder of their key.
"We need to get to the others and let them know that our plans been compromised." I told a confused Jera.
"But how did you..." He began.
"I'll explain later, the real Ichiya should still be in there." I snapped, jabbing a thumb at the home behind us before quickly flying off, white ki streaking behind me. If Angel has Gemini take my form, not only will they have my strength, but my knowledge of future events as well. That will not end well for anyone.
As I arrived, I saw the unsettling image of my twin preparing to take out the bomber Cristina. Going Super Saiyan, even though I missed my chance to stop the blast, I had one chance to stop my doppelganger.
His tail.
Hope you guys had fun reading this new installment, I've had fun writing it. As always I ask that you leave a review and tell me what you think. Choa!
