In loving memory of Molly,
The best cat ever,
March 9, 2008-July 9, 2018
Will Strauss: 10
Fisher: 6
Nashi Dragneel: 12
Brooke: 6
Sky Conbolt: 2
Ta-ka: 1
Ryu Redfox: 16
Era: 10
Buzz Dreyar: 9
Zuzu: 6
Ziki Cobra: 12
Nanago: 7
Shadow Cheney: 9
Peta: 5
Mavicono Strauss: 8
Molly: 1
No one was quite sure how it all started. Some say it started with an argument between Natsu and Gajeel, others say it was set up as a fun competition by Wendy. However it started didn't matter, the important thing is that it did start and that it was coming up soon. The Exceed-Slayer Games: the competition where all dragon slayers and their exceed partners battled it out to see who was the best. Kaida and Incide had won the past three years in a row, but this year Mavis and Sky would be competing. Kaida wasn't worried about Sky since the little girl was only two, but Mavis was eight and had some kind of rainbow slaying powers which made her hard to beat. Of course, the competition was all about working together with your exceed and Mavis had only gone on a few missions with Molly. Molly was the youngest daughter of Panther Lily and Queen Shagotte. Molly had a white and black spotted coat with big green eyes and a pipsqueak voice that sounded more like it belonged to a mouse rather than a cat.
"Welcome everyone to the tenth annual Exceed-Slayer Games!" Laxus announced, bringing Kaida out of her thoughts, "I'm your host, Laxus and I will be providing the play by play context. Joining be is Fairy Tail's own Erik Cobra and Fairy Tail's resident dragon: Kinana Cobra!" When the cheers died down, Laxus continued. "This year we have fifteen teams competing that spread throughout the generations. Generations include 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 6th"
"And now to introduce our teams," Erik interjected, "First up are our reigning champs for three years in a row, it's Kaida and Incide!" Kaida bounded up onto the stage with Incide in tow.
"Team InKaida! Team InKaida!" they chanted.
"Next up we have their fellow members of the Illegal Popsicles, Dylan and Cocho!" Kinana said.
"Team Water will wash you away!" Dylan shouted as he leaped up on the stage next to Kaida and Incide. Cocho was perched on his shoulder.
"He's a Duel Dragon Slayer and a member of dragon royalty, Natsu and Happy!" Laxus called.
"Yeah! I'm all fired up!" Natsu cracked his knuckles, "Team Blue Fire will kick your butts!"
"Aye, sir!"
"She spends her time taking care of all of us, kind and helpful, Wendy and Carla!"
"I'll do my best," Wendy said, "Team Soaring for the win!"
"He's gruff and mean, give it up for Gajeel and Panther Lily" Erik smirked.
"HEY!" Gajeel shouted, "I'll have you know that Team Black Iron is awesome!"
"Coming all the way from Sabertooth, it's Sting and Lector!" Kinana continued before a fight could break out.
"Team White will beat you so fast, you won't know what hit you!"
"And the other half of Sabertooth's twin dragons, give it up for Rogue and Frosch!" Laxus called.
"We are Team Frog!" Rogue announced.
"That does it for our elder competitors, now for our younger ones!" Erik said, "Once again from Sabertooth, we have Shadow and Peta!"
"We would like to be called Team Ace" Shadow said, shyly.
"She's strong, she's smart, she packs a punch, give it up for Nashi and Brooke!" Kinana called.
"Oh yeah!" Nashi shouted, "Team Flaming Brooke will send you into next week!"
"He is following in his mother's footsteps, trying to become a Dragon Emperor, it's Will and Fisher!"
"We're team Cron-cho(rock boy)!"
"He eats metal for lunch, breakfast and dinner, it's Ryu and Era!"
"A new ERA is upon us!" Ryu shouted over the roar of the crowd, "One ruled by Team Era!"
"He may be young but his strength is shocking, it's Buzz and Zuzu!"
"We're Team Sparky!" Zuzu shouted flying in circles.
"She will shake you to your bones, it's Ziki and Nanago!"
"Go Team Dragon!" Ziki yelled.
"It's her first competition and even though she is young, she'll still try! Give a warm welcome to Sky and Ta-ka!"
"We Team Sky" Sky said in her adorable, chubby voice.
"Finally another first time competitor, give it up for Mavicono and Molly!"
"Team Rainbow has got this in the bag!" Molly squeaked.
"Now that we've met our competitors, let the games begin!"
"For those of you just joining us, let's sum up the competition so far. Team InKaida won Teamwork Time: the prize based on best teamwork, sponsored by Heart Kreuz Armor. Team Dragon won the Exceed Culture Quiz. Team Rainbow won the Dragon Culture Quiz. Team Blue Fire won the battle. It's now between those four teams to see who will win it all. Our final competition: The Three-Legged Race!" Laxus said.
"Are all of our contestants ready?" Kinana asked.
"I'm all fired up!"
"Aye sir!"
"Then on your marks, get set, go!" Erik shouted. Everyone took off. Natsu and Happy were in the lead due to Natsu lighting his feet on fire as a sort of jet booster. Kaida and Incide were right behind them, singing as they went to keep the beat. Mavis and Molly were neck and neck with Ziki and Nanago. Natsu and Happy started to slow down after awhile due to Natsu running out of fire power. Kaida and Incide quickly passed them laughing at Natsu's exhausted face. Just before Kaida and Incide passed the finish line, Incide tripped over a tree root and sent them tumbling off the path and into the bushes. The rest of the teams surged forward, leaping at the finish line with outstretched hands. Ziki passed the line first but unfortunatly for her, Nanago's paw was just shy of the line. Before the two could scramble forward, Mavis and Molly tumbled to the ground rolling just passed the finish line, making them the winners.
"I don't believe it folks! Kaida's reign of terror is over and our new champs are Mavicono Strauss and Molly!"
"We won?" Mavis whispered, "WE WON!"
"Congratulations, Kochi(little girl/daughter)!" Kaida said, putting an arm on Mavis's shoulder, "It is time for me to pass the stick of Exceed-Slayer champions onto you, I trust you will use it well?"
Mavis smiled up, "Of course, Po-pa(mother)