Hey guys, I'm glad that everyone seems to be enjoying the story so far, and I sincerely apologize for being away for so long. I've been kind of busy the past few months with testing, scholarships, etc. I would've tried to have a chapter out sooner, but that had to wait seeing that I had to do some major stuff that I couldn't put off. There will times like that where I can't get a chapter out because of something like school or family reasons. But enough about that, Let us get to why we're all here :D.
NEW SUMMARY:
400 years ago, along with the great demon E.N.D, Zeref had made another creature. One that could protect his most prized possession. Zeref, happy with his work, began to set his plan into motion turning the first gear into its place; and with this gear, the story began.
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DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN FAIRY TAIL IN ANY FORM OR FASHION ONLY THING I OWN ARE MY IDEAS
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Chapter 4:
( Miyuki's Pov )
It was finally beginning. The coalition meeting was underway, and all around us were screens showing different pictures of those in the Oracion Sies. In total, there were 6 known members of the "terrorist" group.
I already had all of their information memorized before we had gotten here. Being the leader of our faction in the coalition, I had special privileges when it came to the transfer of information to the guild. There is also the fact that I had their names, faces, and magics memorized for a completely other reason that I won't bring up at the time.
My focus was set on two pictures, Brain and Midnight. I was certain that they out of all the six were the most dangerous and unpredictable. Because of the lack of information passed basic knowledge, all files that I received were scarcely informative. There was no personal information such as their history or affiliations before joining the dark guild.
"These are our targets for the mission. If possible we would like to capture rather than eliminate. " Ichiya began speaking while walking over to one of the screens. The picture had a tall man with shaggy reddish purple hair. He wore a white jacket with a black undershirt pairing the jacket with a pair of red pants. "This is Cobra. He is their specialist in poisons. He excels in medium to short range combat, and he prefers to fight you directly instead of using guerrilla tactics. Oh yes, he also has a very large pet snake that has been seen to be with him at almost all times. " Ichiya explained leaving out fine details that I had access to.
'Erik aka Cobra, second generation poison dragonslayer. Age: roughly 19 based on the picture. Pet named Cubellios. Cubellios is known to be a magically creature being capable of feats that are rather extraordinary for snakes. ' I thought to myself watching as the screen began to move to the side.
As he finished, the screens rotated to the next member. "This is Hot Eyes. He is known for using Earth magic. His magic is much like yours Jura, but instead of hardening the ground he softens it. " Hot eyes was dressed similar to that of a priest in the picture. His glare was that of someone very welcoming and easy going; but passed the glare, you could see that his killing intent was that of a professional. In the picture, he almost looked happy seeing large amount of money that was to his side.
"I take it I'm going to be the one to engage him then? " Jura questioned raising his eyebrow to the smaller man. Ichiya struck a pose making his hands into fake guns pointing at the wizard saint.
"Exactly. " Ichiya answered as the screens rotated again bringing up a scantly dressed woman in feathers. I couldn't think of any details that Ichiya had forgotten to include, so I turned to see the next slide as it made its way behind Ichiya.
"This is Angel. Don't let her name fool you though, she is anything but. From what we know she's a celestial wizard. " Ichiya said looking at the feather clad woman before turning to everyone and shrugging, "That's about all we have on her. "
'Sorano aka Angel, Celestial wizard wielding the keys: Gemini, Aries, and Caelum. She has undergone harsh training to make up for her magics weakness, the user, and She is known to be quite capable in martial arts. " I thought looking at the smile she wore in her photo.
The screens rotated again bringing up a man who you'd think was a nutjob from the way he dressed. "This strangely dressed man is Racer. He has the ability to speed himself up. So unless we can slow him down we'll have problems taking him down. "
"Don't worry, Gray and I can take him down easily. " Lyon said proudfully as he stuck out his chest.
"Like hell he'll get away from us. " Gray added clapping hands with his fellow Ice make mage.
'Sawyer aka Racer. There is a misconception because of how his magic works. He does not speed himself up, instead he alters the perception of time for those around him. Essentially freezing them for a short period of time. This makes him look as if he's sped himself up, but instead he just ran or walked that distance while you were frozen. Tactically he will be hard to deal with, but his magic only works on people not animals or magic. ' I think remembering the documents that I had received. I look to the next screen and my ears perk up a bit. I want to know if Ichiya has any more information than I do on this man.
"I would expect nothing less. " Ichiya told them. The screens rotated to the final normal member of the Oracion Seis and probably the deadliest of the group.
"This is Midnight. We have no known information on his magic so watch out for him. He will probably be one of the biggest problems we have. I suggest that you do not take him on alone, but instead wait for backup before engaging him. At the moment, he is a priority target until we know exactly how to deal with him. " finishing his statement Hibiki brought up the photo of the Guildmaster.
'Macbeth, Brain's son, wields reflector magic. Reflector magic creates a field or wall around the user that causes magically infused attacks to mold over the field. As its names states, it essentially reflects the attack off of the user. The most equipped person to deal with him would be Erza seeing that she uses weapons over actual magic. ' I begin to look at the final member of the group, Brain.
"Finally, we have Brain. As his name suggests, he is the brain of this operation they are undergoing as well as the mastermind behind everything that the Oracion Seis participates in. He is known to harness the power of destruction in his spells. " Ichiya turned around to face the group at this time seeing that we were all prepared to give this mission everything we had.
"So these are our opponents, They don't seem to be too difficult to deal with. " Natsu said punching his fists together excited at the fact of stronger opponents to test himself against. Only to be nailed upside the head with Erza's fist. He immediately falls to the ground not expecting the blow to come from his ally.
"Don't let their appearances fool you. These are some of the strongest dark wizards in the world. They will not hesitate to kill any of us. I expect all of you to fight them as if you are fighting for your life, UNDERSTOOD. " Erza said directing her final statement towards her guildmates primarily. Everyone in the room looks at her sweatdropping a bit. They all knew that Erza had a bit too many serious bones packed into her body, but they all also knew she was only hard because she cared about her team's safety.
"Ne ne Erza, If you want me to fight them like that. Don't get mad when there isn't anything left to capture. " I say putting my finger up to my lips and smiling. I feel her go stiff from just the sheer feeling of the aura I was emitting. I looked over to see that Jura and Ichiya had frozen for the same reason from my little joke, "Oh come on all of you, I'm joking. I'll leave a bit left. " I say laughing at all of their reactions. I hear sighs of relief come from the higher ranking members in the room.
We still had time before our mission actually started, so everyone was trying their best to calm their nerves as well as come up with solutions to our presented problems, the Oracion Sies. I began to look around from my spot to see that Wendy is standing off to the side alone with a rather distraught expression.
"Hey, don't worry so much it's bad for you. " I tell her as I walk over to where she was. She looks up at me surprised, "If it comes down to it, I won't let them hurt you. "
"Thank you, but Wendy can take care of herself. " Charla said confident in her friends abilities. I look down to the albino colored cat smiling.
"I very well aware that she can, but that doesn't mean that somebody doesn't need a bit of help from time to time. " I say to Charla causing her jaw to quite literally drop.
"Thank you, I will be in your care then. " Wendy said bowing to me. I smile faintly at the girl. The next thing we hear is Natsu running out the door screaming that he is 'Fired up and tired of waiting' and most of the people run suit after him.
"I think Natsu is starting the mission for us… " I tell her as I begin to walk in the direction of the door with Wendy by my side and Charla flying beside her.
"So can you explain to me why the Pink haired man ran out like that? " Charla questioned after a few minutes genuinely confused by Natsu's actions. I somewhat laugh at the thought that this is typical for Natsu. He was always rearing to fight a strong opponent, and to be confronted by six of the strongest dark wizards was like dangling meat in front of a dog.
"All I can say is he's really pumped for the mission. Other than that I'm not sure. " I reply to the flying cat as I see a huge explosion over the woodline, "We need to hurry. " I say becoming worried about what happened. I had faith in my comrades, but I don't want to take any chances. I begin sprinting towards where I had seen everyone previously running, and what I see infront of me scares me. The entire group had been wiped out and there stood the Oracion Sies in a line as if they hadn't moved an inch to defeat them.
"I guess they were all bark and no bite. " Cobra said as he ran his hand down the back of Cubellios' neck.
"Come now, we know it was because they weren't paid enough to try harder. Think of what they would've done if they were driven. " Hot eyes said with a smile that made the rest cringe a bit.
"SHUT UP THE BOTH OF YOU, we're here for a reason. We have bigger fish to fry that weak council dogs. " Angel scolded obviously irritated at her teams small talk.
"Now now, we have two important guests left. " Brain said pointing towards Wendy and I at the back of the battlefield. We'd already been spotted, so I didn't see any meaning behind trying to hide from their view.
"Wendy, stay behind me and no matter what, do not leave my side. " I say in a serious tone as I begin walking forward. Wendy silently nods with Charla and her standing behind me and to my side. In the back of my mind, I feel an anger. An anger that they hurt my friends, but I could still hear every heart beating. They're all alive so all I need to do is buy them time to recover, "What do you want Brain. You're all the way out here for a reason. " I ask stopping at what I feel is a safe distance. He looks at me questioningly at first then begins to laugh maniacally.
"Legion, it's soo nice to see you. You wouldn't mind helping us out would you? " Brain asked raising brows from all sides. The Coalition had heard his statement and looked toward me from their place on the ground. I feel a shock go down my spine as he talks. No one in this time should know that name, and especially tie it to me.
"How do you know that name old man? " I yell balling up a fist feeling my magic begin to fluctuate. I have to be careful to not make a scene by the group.
"Oh? You thought no one knew who you were didn't you. Cobra, Racer apprehend those three. " Brain ordered causing the three to instantly spring into action. I watch as the two sprint into action. My eye is Racer as I watch him port around until he is directly behind me and Cobra is above me.
"Shobek's rabbit hole. " A small hole opened up beneath our feet pulling Wendy, Charla, and Me into it. We appear a few feet from where I had just been standing causing the two with me to look around confused, "What you whelps can't even keep up. " I say taunting the two dark guild members.
"You see that too? " Racer asked looking at our new destination.
"Yeah, I'm having trouble reading her movements. " Cobra responds as they start to charge at me again. I laugh at them under my breath knowing that I've put them into quite the predicament. Brain seems to be the only one here who knows what I'm capable of, and I'm somewhat enjoying torturing his henchmen by staying just out of reach.
"Yo Brain, I'll come with you no strings attached. " I yell sliding to the side as Cobra throws a punch, and I pull Wendy and Charla out of the line of Racer's attack. My statement of pure betrayal towards my team instantly stops all actions on the battlefield. Angel, Hot eyes, Cobra, and Racer all look at me awestruck that I would turncoat on my team so quickly.
"So you've finally come around to where you're supposed to be, that's wonderful. " The old man says joyously motioning for Cobra and Racer to come back, "Bring the girl, we depart immediately. " He orders causing Wendy to start to back away from me frightened.
"No, stay away from me. " She says beginning to stumble over her own feet.
"Stay away from Wendy you traitor! " Charla said floating between me and Wendy.
"*sigh* Charla get out of the way, I don't want to hurt you. " I say not moving an inch from where since I proclaimed my betrayal.
"You'll have to fight me to get to Wendy, I won't let you touch he… " Charla never finished her statement as she was swatted away by a high speed punch. She flies all the way into a rock on the other side of the battlefield breaking it instantly into pieces.
"Are you still going to disobey me Wendy, or are you going to be a good girl and come with me. " I say blankly looking at her. She looks at me beginning to cry.
(Narrator's Pov)
The group that had been the first to fight and the first to fall looked on in horror at what they're own teammate had just done. Charla was almost exactly like happy when it came to physical and magical strength meaning there was no way that she'd be able to protect herself from such a blow.
Miyuki walked up to Wendy and hit her on the back of her neck knocking the youngest member of the coalition unconscious.
"Good work Legion, We must make haste. Nirvana will not awaken itself. " Brain said motioning to her to follow them. Miyuki picked up Wendy very gently and carried her as if she was a baby in her arms. Miyuki looked very possessive of the small girl to those who watched, "oh yes, take care of those so called friends of yours while you're at it. " He added vanishing from sight. They had just began to somewhat regain their composure to where they could barely move.
"Stop, Miyuki you don't have to do this-men " Ichiya begged trying to stop her before she did something that couldn't be undone.
"Miyuki why are you doing this. Aren't we family! " Lucy yelled afraid of what was to come next. Lucy had already seen what she would do to Charla a defenseless cat, and to think of what she would do to people who could defend themselves terrified her.
Miyuki didn't say a word as she walked up to the group. I was plain to see to the normal eye that this task didn't bother her a bit, but they could see that she was in pain. Her entire soul was at war at the moment. She raised up her unoccupied hand to the sky and a purple light began to shine from her palm.
"Arianna, please guide them to a better place. " Miyuki says catching them off guard only for a second before a blindingly bright light overtook them. An explosion that left nothing in its wake ripped trees from the earth and made a crater out of her allies followed the light with the epicenter being Miyuki. She turned her back during the blast not wanting to see the aftermath of what she'd done. She only looked down at the unconscious body of Wendy watching as her chest moved up and down.
( Timeskip: Oracion Sies hideout. )
(Author's Note: Wendy is awake now)
"You have no choice but to heal him Sky Maiden. " Brain says as he stands by a coffin carrying the corpse of the half-dead Jellal Fernandez.
"I won't help you, Natsu-san and everyone else will be here to save me soon. " Wendy proclaimed confident in her allies.
"Oh? " Brain asked inquisitively, "I hate to inform you, but our resident turncoat took care of them while they were down. " Wendy is shattered at hearing the statement. She had only just met the group, and they had already been killed. She felt the burden of hearing the news bearing down on her heart.
"Fine, I'll do it. " She says weakly having given up on existence. Wendy didn't care what happened next. All she wanted was to be left alone, and if she could get that by healing Jellal she would.
"That's a good girl, Go ahead, Do it. " Brain commands pulling Wendy to the coffin. She raises her hands to Jellal's body and a bright blue light glowing from her hands healing Jellal of his wounds. The longer the blue light was emitted the stronger it became. Finally, the lights strength was to the point that Jellal stood from the Coffin.
"ah, Jellal I knew you'd be able to get back on your feet, but right now I need you to show me to Nirvana. " Brain commanded. His words were met with Jellal's glowing fist punching him into the wall. Jellal ignores everyone else in the room and walks out heading who knows where.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. " Wendy repetitively stated while crying. She lay there for quite some time sulking in what had happened. She blamed herself for not being strong enough. She had very little training in actual combat, and she was only good in support based magic. Soon, she heard footsteps coming from outside the cave. Wendy looked up towards the opening of the cave to see a silhouette of someone, but a distinguishable feature of pink hair shown hope in her eyes.
"Wendy, are you in there? " Yells a voice she recognizes as Natsu's immediately. Wendy scrambles to her feet trying to run towards him with tears flooding her eyes.
"Natsu! " She yells colliding with him knocking the breathe from his lungs and his torso to the ground, "He…he…he said you were all dead. He forced me to heal Jellal. Where is everyone? " Wendy questioned being over flooded by her emotions.
"Wendy, I need your help. Erza was bit by Cobra's snake when we were fighting earlier and she's been poisoned. " Natsu says frantically grabbing hold of Wendy. "can you stand? " Natsu asks her. She nods understanding the severity of the situation, but there was a question on her mind that she couldn't shake. She hadn't seen Miyuki since she abducted her, so where was she. Natsu picked up Wendy figuring that carrying her would make better time.
(Timeskip)
Erza had rushed as quickly as possible towards Nirvana's base to find Jellal standing in front of the towering beam of light. He was looking at it with an expression of regret and hideousness. Once she had arrived he began to turn around to see her standing there. Little does the two know, that they are being joined by an unnoticed onlooker in the shadows. From his look alone, you could tell that he recognized her. The two are silent for a moment until he speaks up.
"I'm sorry for everything I've ever done to you Erza, This is my retribution for what I've done. " Jellal said moving his hand from his chest.
"what do you mean? " She asked confused at first until she saw the Self-Destruction seal on his chest. As Cobra sees the mark, he comes from the shadows to tackle Jellal.
"You Idiot Deactivate the Seal on Nirvana right now. " Cobra yelled at him shaking him violently.
"There's nothing you can do to make me. " jellal says smiling faintly planning on taking the machine to its grave with him.
"You're actually planning on taking the deactivation code with you ARE YOU INSANE. " Cobra says yelling at Jellal. Behind the two, Erza is holding her hands up to her mouth with a few tears forming in her eyes.
"Don't worry Erza, There's no reason to cry. This is my choice. With all the wrongs I've done in this world the most I can do is one thing right. " Jellal says as he looks at Erza and closes his eyes accepting what he is about to go through with without a doubt in his mind.
"Such a touching moment, it's a shame that I'm having to cut it short. " Said Brain as he walked up to the seal on Nirvana. "Who exactly do you think taught you how to make this seal. " He said smugly as he started pressing specific parts of the seal. After touching about 5 different spots the seal began to decay.
"What have you done. " Erza yells at him. Brain simply turns back around.
"oh this, I just made the seal destroy itself. As for him *points at jellal*, well he's going to die for nothing. So sad isn't it, going to be some big hero by giving your life to save others. What an idiot. " Brain said laughing a bit. "As for this well Nirvanas almost done. " their eyes grew wide. While the seal on Nirvana was obliterated, the seal on Jellal's chest was ticking down to detonation, and there wasn't much time left.
"Jellal disarm the seal, Please. " Erza begged him pulling him up from his spot on the ground into her arms.
"No matter what, I deserve to die for all that I've done to my friends. " Jellal said with a grim look on his face.
"Don't die for them then, Live for them. I'm sure that they'll forgive you. " Erza said finally letting her tears flow. While Erza was crying into Jellal, they didn't notice a silhouette move from the shadows to where they were. The figure ripped Jellal from her grasps and impacted into a wall of the cave throwing dust and stone around the area. This gained the attention of Cobra, Brain, and a very emotional Erza.
"You don't even know what you did, do you? " The figure said amidst the dusty smoke. The smoke had cleared somewhat so that you could see that Jellal was being held up against the wall by a hand on his throat, "You have hurt oh so many people. Some have permanent damage while others are capable of mending. I am going to make removing this seal painful for you, but I do not permit you to die. " The figure said with a venom on its tongue shoving a hand onto Jellal's chest enticing a long continued shriek of pain coming from the man, "Let this be a testament to the fact that you live, as long as you feel pain you can fight. What Erza said is right, Live a life that will those who you've wronged forgive you. " The dust finally cleared Miyuki stood there and Jellal was released from her grasp and he falls on his butt with a thud. Erza runs over to him with haste afraid for his life after hearing his pained scream. After a few moments, a slow clapping could be heard from the pillar.
"A wonderful speech Legion, however Nirvana is activated and there isn't anyone who can stop it now. " Brain said as the beam instantly vanished from sight. Following the lights disappearance, a tower started to grow out of the ground where to beam was. The ground under the tower began to break and give way revealing the rest of Nirvana's figure. The true form of Nirvana was now in front of us. It was a large city on what looked like a bowl that moved around with 5 leg appendages.
"Oh no. " Erza said as she got up from where she was thrown during its uncovering. (yes she is in the City). Erza looked around to see Miyuki near her. The only other things within sight were houses, alleys, and various streets.
"Nirvana certainly is an interesting technological monstrosity huh? " Miyuki stated looking around as if it was something she's seen before.
"Somewhere on Nirvana? " Erza questioned beginning to look a bit more depth wise at the city examining the details that went into its construction. She continued looking around a bit until she saw an unsettling sight. Unlike normal, Midnight was standing up looking around for prey rather than sitting on his carpet.
"ahh would you looky here, Two women have come for my afternoon snack. " He said extending his arms. "You two will make such a delicacy. " Erza drew her sword backing away from him a bit.
"I'll let you take care of him Erza, I've got business elsewhere. " Miyuki says to Erza while walking directly towards Midnight. Erza looks confused at first, until she feels an aura that stops her dead in her tracks. The aura of dread was being emitted from Miyuki up until she passed Midnight who also seemed to be affected by the same feeling. He doesn't make any move to stop Miyuki even after she's moved on knowing that it would likely be his end.
"I guess I'll just have to settle with you then Scarlet. " Midnight says still unsettled by Miyuki's action.
"That's fine by me, someone else would only get in the way. " She retorts pulling a blade from her requip stash and aiming it towards Midnights throat.
"Humor me then. " He said initiating the fight.
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Miyuki had been walking for only a few seconds and she could already tell that the city had turned into a battleground. She could hear Erza and Midnight fighting in the direction of her back while she could depict what looked like Cobra atop Cubellios fighting Natsu in the air. She cared very little for the petty fights happening all around the city. All she cared for was who was atop Nirvana's Throne. With the energy that Nirvana had filled her with, there was going to be a bloodbath when she found her prey.
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Hey guys really sorry for not posting anything in such a long time. I got cut off from writing for quite a few reasons, but I'll be trying to upload from time to time. Summers coming up so I should be able to write a bit more. Senior year is kinda hectic. I hope you all liked the chapter and I noticed I still got a lot of people following and favoriting my stuff even while I was away. I'd like to thank all of you for supporting my story, even when I was away (again sorry about that). To make up for being away for so long, I tried to make this chapter "longer". That's all I have to say.
Hope you all enjoyed, Until Next Chapter :D