Ok I'm back with another chapter of this dumb excuse of a story. I'm sorry if it seems as if I'm rushing past these arcs but once Phantom Lord is done then things can get slower.

But for right now I need a little time skip here and there. Now there is a lot Kazuki needs to get done before the Thunder Legion attaching Fairytail.

1) He either needs to unlock Lucifer's Pledge, which is basically Dragon Force but for Devil Slayers. Or become a full Etherious which would mean he would get a Curse etc etc.

2) Just get stronger overall, cause I hate to say it but Kazuki is only as strong as Natsu at this current point.

3) Has to get to trust or atleast work with Xenovik is some shape or form.

4) The most important that will be done before his return is him coming to terms with himself.

Not truly a lot, but honestly it would take a while to do. Sadly I think 3-4 days isn't enough for Kazuki to get everything done and master it no less.

So yeah enough of me rambling, on to this Chapter.

Chapter 9: Coming to Terms

(" " is regular talking)

(' ' is regular thinking)

(' ' is Xenovik talking)

It has been a day since Kazuki set out to do some special training, at first he was unsure where he would go.

But after Xenovik had a place in mind he decided to go along. Kazuki is currently on a train looking out the window in boredom.

'Why are we heading to Oak Town again?' Kazuki thinks telepathically to Xenovik. 'You'll see when we get there kid.'

'You've been saying that for the last hour!' Kazuki shouts at him annoyed. Xenovik growls in annoyance,'Do you want to be a mindless Devil or what?! Just shut up and trust me!'

Kazuki trys to hold in his laugh,'The hells so funny?!' Xenovik yells pissed. 'I'm suppose to be trusting a Devil and I never knew that you knew a thing about loyalty'

'Whatever!' He says before becoming silent. Kazuki chuckles and looks up at the nice White Clouds.

'Hmmm I wonder how everybody is doing?..'

-Magnolia-

Mirajane is walking to the Guild with a note in her hand. Once she walks through the door everyone notices she's in a bad mood.

"Mira is something wrong, you look down?" Makarov asks the young lady. Mirajane says nothing but hands him the note that reads.

If your reading this it means that somehow you've entered my house, gone through my things, and will most likely have to press charges once I return.

But on a serious note, I'm out doing something special. Sadly I'd rather not be around anybody cause if I fail... Well let's not get to that.

I don't really know when I'll return but I've left a communication lacrima on my desk. But I'd highly advise to only call if it's an emergency.

P.S. Master if your reading this Xenovik is helping me with balance.

P.S.S Tell Mira not to miss me all that much.

-Kazuki

Makarov finishes reading the note and realizes why Mira looks upset. "Ok he's on a training trip, he has developed into a strong Wizard he can take care of himself."

Mirajane looks at him angrily,"I'm not doubting how how he is. I'm doubting why he didn't want to tell me. And then he says to tell you some guy is helping him to find balance?! The hell does that mean?!"

Makarov sighs,'Her emotions must be getting the best of her if she doesn't recall telling his story when he first arrived here'

"Look Mira at the end of the day he's gone for now, not because he doesn't like or trust us. But so he can get stronger for us."

Elfman who has been liste

ning on to the conversation from the bar goes behind Mira and hugs her. "Besides Kazuki is a real Man! And real men don't abandon the people they care about!"

Mirajane looks between Makarov and her little brother smiling in reassurance. "I guess your right... But I really do wish he would have told me before hand."

Elfman nods,"But hey look at the bright side! Now I don't have to feel like I'm competing for my sisters attention!"

Mirajane sweatdrops at the comment but nods. Makarov takes another drink of beer out his mug,'Though I wonder if the balance he means is the Yin and Yang...'

-South of Oak Town-

"What am I looking for again?" Kazuki says outloud to the devil. He moves away some vines blocking his path before continuing into the forest.

'A shrine... There's something there that I believe can help you perfect your magic' Xenovik says seriously.

Kazuki keeps walking aimlessly trying to find this shrine. "Not to be impatient... But I'm impatient. Is there anyway to speed up the process?"

'Yes but that requires you to be an Etherious so sadly no' Xenovik says plainly. "Etherious... The fuck is that? Some sort of magic?"

Xenovik sighs,'Etherious are demons born from the Book of Zeref. And are made of completely Ethernano... Well besides one anyway'

Kazuki looks down seeing a bunch of grouped up thorns in front of him and uses a bit of magic to destroy it and continue to walking.

"So their basically Demons made out of Ethernano made from this Zeref guy?" Xenovik mentally nods,'But humans can achieve this form but is known to be an impossible feat because it has 99% chance of working'

"How?"

'Well for starters one would have to make upside down Star of David with all the Kanji of elements in Alchemy form. Then drop a decent amount of blood on the group as the circle should then light up.'

'After that... Well if you ever become on I'll leave the best part for us to watch and the worst for you. Then once your done your body in particular, your base form will be a-'

Xenovik stops the conversation as he notices Kazuki found the shrine. "Is this it?... Actually dumb question it has a statue with a creature of horns."

Shockingly to Kazuki the always serious Devil actually lets out a chuckle. Kazuki grind before walking around the statue to examine it.

He notices some strange symbol in the form of Kanji. "Gateway to Apocalypse..." Kazuki says outside translating it.

"With a name like that I have no clue how this can help me" Kazuki says sweatdropping. 'Just put... What is it those kids at Fairytail say?... Faith' Xenovik says to the man.

'Have faith in me and place your hand on the kanji and use my magic' Kazuki nods at the Devils directions and does as told. He stretches his arm out and closes his eyes as a black and purple aura appear around him.

Once his aura gets to his hands the Kanji turns into a purple color and the statues eyes and horns glow purple as a wall of rock disappears and a part going deeper into the Earth appears.

Kazuki looks at the path before sighing and taking all his will power walking down a little only to realize there are no lights. "How am I suppose to see in the dark?!"

Xenovik takes a while to pause to give an answer,'You can try putting magic into your eyes?' The all knowing Devil says unsure.

The purple and black aura that is around Kazuki focuses into his eyes as everything slowly but surely illuminates. As he's walking down he looks at the wall and see's scratch and burn marks.

"What is this place?" Kazuki ask interested. 'This is a bunker Devils and Demons alike used during our war with the Gods and Angels. They ambushed us but in the end we won... Barely'

Kazuki nods as he is in some type of hallway with different rooms. 'But after that fight this bunker was called the Hall of Illusion'

"Why was it called the Hall of... Illusion" Kazuki says as he looks up and see's something or in this case someone he never though he would see again.

"H-How?!" Kazuki shouts at Xenovik who doesn't answer and stays silent. "Nice to see you again!" The mystery person says smiling.

A/N: I know really short chapter but I can't give up everything I have when it comes to the Hall of Illusion.

For all of you who will think what significant purpose does the House of Illusion have. Let's say him mastering his magic is him getting over things emotionally and mentally.

Only thing is I'm pretty sure I'll have to make him a darker character overall. But until then Rate and Review.