Here is the next chapter of this story. I hope you enjoy it. I own nothing.
This is the second chapter of the Galuna arc. I am pretty much "rushing" through this arc as I didn't care much for it. Im not a HUGE Gray fan but he's still an interesting character. Anyways, here is something you all need to know. As ive stated in the story, the plot line remains the same pretty much with changes that don't change the ending or the beginning. Things will still happen.
Now, that being said, next chapter, I believe everyone will see some significant changes between this story and the way the galuna arc happens in the anime.
That being said, the outcome remains the same. Fairy Tail wins.
So next chapter might be a little short but ill see what i can do.
After the Galuna arc... -evil grin- we get to do the Phantom Lord arc which is one that I am really excited for. I reveal Natsu for the first time in the next arc. As well as some more powers. MWAHAHAHA.
Upon entering the temple, Natsu began to look around the first room they came across, looking at all the different symbols.
'So… This is the Temple of the Moon. So the light comes from this temple… so it's best to assume whatever is causing this curse, is up at the top of the temple.' Natsu thought before he took a step on a loose stone, causing several stones to disappear. "Guys, think I found something." Natsu said, looking at the small hole in the ground.
"A cave underneath the temple?" Gray asked.
"Looks like it. So, my theory is that the light comes from the top of the temple… but something is down in this cavern and it has my interest piqued. I say we do some more investigating before going up to the top."
"Why would we do that?" Erza asked though she is aware of the situation but won't tell Natsu.
"I don't know. Something bugs me about this temple. The strange light only started happening three years ago… but if this temple was built before hand… why take so long to cause the curse? There is more pieces to this puzzle that I need to look for." Natsu said, jumping into the hole, using his shadow powers to teleport himself to the ground once he was a few yards above. Gray came down with Erza holding him, as she was in one of her armors. Heavens Wheel. She removed it for her normal armor as they entered a well lit cavern.
"Natsu, you aren't telling us everything… what are your real thoughts about what is going on?" Gray asked.
"I don't know exactly but I have a few theories. I just have a feeling that there is some sort of evil going on on this island. Why would the moon suddenly turn purple if the temple has been here for centuries? This is an old building and so is this cavern. There are other people here and they are the ones causing the curse… but my question is why are they on this island… and what do they have planned?" Natsu wondered. "Erza, am I correct so far in my assumptions?"
"I rather not say Natsu. I will only interfere if peoples lives are at stake."
"So, since you aren't interfering… then there is no lives at stake with this curse." Natsu said, grinning as Erza cursed herself for revealing a bit too much information.
"That means we don't need to rush." Gray pointed out.
"Yes. I didn't think this curse was lethal because I am not feeling anything from the "curse" either. It doesn't seem to effect humans… which leads me to conclude that the curse is only messing with the memories of the citizens. They are actually demons who think they are human."
"If that is the case, why not destroy the curse now then?" Erza asked, though she was testing Natsu's intelligence.
"Because if we don't destroy whatever is causing the curse, the curse will just return." Natsu said, turning a corner in the cavern when they came upon a large block of ice that surrounded some sort of monster. "Oh… this is getting interesting." Natsu said.
"That's… impossible." Gray said, his eyes bulging out. "It's… It's Deliora… but how?! Why is it here?! What the fuck is it doing on Galuna Island?!"
"Gray, you know this beast?"
"Yes… it's Deliora… the demon of destruction… but it shouldn't be here! Why is it here?!" Gray demanded, only for Natsu to grab Gray and yank him over a rock where they hid. Gray tried to speak but Natsu put a hand over his mouth. It was then two figures appeared. A man with canine features and another man with bright blue spiky hair.
"Seems we have intruders… at least with the voices we've been hearing."
"Mhm." Spoke the dog faced man.
"Tobi, were you exposed to the moon drip? I mean with those pointy ears..." Teased the blue haired man.
"I already told you it's a fashion statement!" Tobi exclaimed.
"Oh lighten up. I am only teasing."
'So… the spell is called Moon drip… so… a demon is here encased in ice underneath the temple. The light from the temple top causes the curse… so what is the spell for?' Natsu wondered.
"So, it seems we have intruders." Sherry spoke. "And it's almost time to collect moon light again. Oh this makes me so sad. This news would displease the cold emperor. We should get rid of them before the Cold Emperor finds out."
"Agreed." Yuka stated.
"Since they've seen Deliora, we can't allow them to live. We will give them the gift of eternal rest. We'll give them… love."
'Well, she's off her rocker… seems most mages are.' Natsu commented as he turned his attention to Gray who was only in his boxers for some reason. He always seemed to be naked.
"Let's move out." Yuka stated, as the three of them ran off. Natsu came out from behind the rocks with Gray and Erza.
"So Natsu, any ideas?" Erza asked, grinning.
"Don't know… why would anyone want to collect moon light? I've never heard of a spell requiring the moon… plus why would they bring a demon here? There is something I am missing. Gray. What do you know about this demon?"
"I know that it doesn't belong here… it was sealed in a glacier in the far north. My master… my teacher… sacrificed her life to seal it away… but that doesn't explain why it's here."
"Wait… that ice is a seal?" Natsu asked.
"Yes..." Gray stated.
"Erza, could the moon be used to dispel spells?"
"Not that I am aware of but its possible." Erza said.
"Makes sense to me." Natsu stated. "Hmm. So they want to free Deliora from it's prison… but why?"
"It doesn't matter… all that matters is that they fail!" Gray snarled. "If they tarnish my masters legacy, they are going to regret the day they were born!"
"So, how did your master seal it away?"
"She used a form of ice magic called, Ice Shell. It's a spell that is so powerful that no matter how strong a flame is, it can't melt it."
"Hmm. So flames won't melt it… but could the moon do it? Is there a spell that would do this?" Natsu wondered out loud. "Guess we should go and get some answers from those men."
"No… wait. I want to see what happens when the moon light comes… I want to know if its connected to Deliora or not." Gray said.
"Alright. Sounds like a good idea." Natsu said, sitting down on the ground. Erza took a seat next to Natsu while Gray sat across the path, though it was only two or three yards away. "Gray… wanna tell me about your master? What kind of person was she…?" Natsu asked, looking up at the demon that was encased in ice.
"She… was… a great person. I lost my parents to Deliora… Deliora wiped out my village and I was left for dead. Ur, my master, saved me. From there… I become a disciple under her… learning how to hone my ice magic."
"I see… you also lost your parents to a great demon… Like I did..." Natsu said quietly, though the both of them heard him. "If she saved you, how did she give her life to stop Deliora?"
"I… tried to fight Deliora when I learned of his whereabouts for revenge. My master and her other disciple tried to get me to stop but I didn't listen. I lost big time… and my master had to sacrifice herself just to save me..."
"I see." Natsu said, only for the ground to shake and a purple magic circle to appear above Deliora. It was then a purple beam of light appeared from the magic circle and began to rain onto Deliora.
"That confirms my fears. They are trying to revive Deliora!" Gray stated. Natsu, Erza and Gray stood up and began to head up to the top of the temple.
Upon getting on top of the temple, they all spotted a ritual being performed by a group of people dressed in purple robes.
"Well, I was right. There is a group of people who are starting a ritual." Natsu stated. It was then a group of three people appeared and the Fairy Tail members quickly hid behind a stone wall, watching and listening.
"So much wasted time." Yuka groaned. "No sign of any intruders and we searched all day."
"Maybe there just wasn't any!" Tobi stated.
"I'm sorry Cold Emperor… We had intruders but they got away."
"When will Deliora awaken?" The Cold Emperor said. Gray began to fidget, his eyes wide.
"Either later tonight or tomorrow." Shelly said.
"Well which is it?!" Tobi demanded.
"Hmm… The time is almost here… if you see those intruders again, kill them. I don't want anyone getting in my way."
"They must have been villagers. They are the only other people on this island." Shelly stated.
"Then destroy the village."
"Understood." Spoke the three minions.
'Oh hell no.' Natsu stated, growling softly which alerted Erza but she smiled.
'Such a good heart.' She said, reading herself for battle.
"Such a shame there has to be battle shed." The Cold Emperor stated.
"Funny, I didn't think I'd hear a villain try and say that about killing off an entire village." Natsu said, appearing from the ground slowly. He was currently between the village and the temple.
Erza was in the air, wielding her Heavens Wheel Armor.
"Lyon! How could you?!" Gray roared, slamming two hands onto the ground and forming a massive wave of Ice. "Do you have any idea what you are doing?!"
"Oh Gray. It's been quite a while hasn't it?"
"Why are you trying to revive the demon Lyon?!"
"Did you know you would find me on this island or is just coincidence?"
"Do you know these people Cold Emperor?"
"Go do what you were told. I can handle the intruders on my own." Lyon stated.
"Yes sir." They said, disappearing with rapid speed, though it was just magical speed. Nothing special.
"You guys! Go save the village! I will handle Lyon!" Gray stated. Natsu looked to Gray.
"You better not lose." Natsu said before he and Erza flew off, with Erza holding onto Natsu.
"So… here we are once again." Lyon said with a smirk. "You were always the weaker student."
"I won't let you revive Deliora!" Gray declared, preparing to fight.
Natsu and Erza arrived at the base camp for the minions, with Natsu going in first.
"SHADOW CLAW!" Natsu roared, uppercutting Tobi in the jaw and sending the dog man flying into a tree. Natsu sent a ball of shadow towards Yuka right after the uppercut, but there was an explosion a few feet away. Yuka blocked it with his own magic.
"Oh my. Fairy Tail has come to play." Yuka said.
"Erza, I'll leave the woman and… the… giant… is that a rat?" Natsu asked, sweat dropping.
"Angelica isn't a rat! She is love!" Shelly claimed.
"Ok yea, you handle those two Erza. I'll handle the other two."
"You better not lose Natsu."
"I could say the same to you, The rat… I mean Love over there looks tough." Natsu said with a snicker. Erza rolled her eyes and went to battle.
"So… Fairy Tail huh. We also used to be part of a famous guild ourselves, so you shouldn't blow us off."
"I never did?" Natsu said, tilting his head.
"Surely you've heard of the Lamia Scale."
"SHADOW FIST BARRAGE!" Natsu roared, in which ten fists on each side of Natsu came out and went straight into his two opponents.
"Hey cut it out! Listen when I am talking to you!" Yuka claimed.
"Why? Do you think I give a fuck about what guild you belong to or did belong to? You are criminals. You are causing harm to the villagers of this island and you don't seem to give a damn. You willingly go out to kill innocent people just so you can revive a demon. I don't give a damn who you are or what guild you used to belong to. You are an enemy of myself and Fairy Tail, which is why I will take you down!" Natsu claimed before charging right at Yuka.
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So the next two arcs, Phantom Lord and Tower of Heaven, are the two arcs that I am most excited for. It would also mean I caught up with the episodes ive seen in the anime.