Makarov's Stnd

Makarov looked closely at a stylized rectangular gave. It was the grave of Mavis Vermillion, the First Master of Fairy Tail.

"To think that I would allow such horrible enemies to our guild," he said, "You must be so ashamed of me. But for now, I must take responsibility for my actions, and protect these children."

(with Wendy)

The Fairy Tail members, and the Council member stared at Azuma of Grimoire Heart, as he glared back at them.

"He destroyed the ship just like that?" Mest muttered in shock.

"Is there anything else that you wish to do before I move on?" Azuma asked calmly. With an angry yell, Pantherlily sprung at the dark mage, who flicked his wrist, sending a massive explosion his way.

"Lily!" Wendy cried, as the Exceed was sent careening away by the explosion.

"Its not going that easy!" Lily said as he leapt to his feet, sprouted his wings, and launched at Azuma again, punching at him, only for Azuma to easily evade him. He held up his hands, and created another explosion, though Lily managed to dodge this one, and swoop back down towards Azuma, who blocked his strike. Wendy decided to take action in her own right; she couldn't let Pantherlily fight this battle on his own.

"Sky Eclipse Dragon Mode!" Wendy said, as she activated her newest power.

"Wendy!" Carla cried, as she watched her partner launch into battle.

"Sky Eclipse Dragon's Roar!" Wendy said, releasing her combined dragon breath at Azuma. Caught off guard by this, he only just managed to dodge it. But that allowed Pantherlily to come up behind him, and kick him in the side. Wendy then brought up her arms.

"Sky Eclipse Dragon's Wing Attack!" The combined magic came down at the dark mage. Azuma held up his hand as trunks of trees came up, and absorbed most of the attack, and held up his other hand, causing a large explosion in the process. Pantherlily then dove back down towards Azuma and kicked him from behind. However, not long after being kicked, Azuma pointed at Pantherlily, and created another explosion, though the exceed manage to avoid it.

During all of this, Carla could only watch, her paws clenched, outraged at herself for not being able to do more to help. Beside her, Mest stood in a state of pure shock, watching the dark mage do battle with the light mages.

"Are you really going to just stand idly by and watch while Wendy and Lily do battle like that?" Carla demanded.

"I…," Mest said slowly. Wendy then suddenly skidded to a halt, beside them, panting.

"Mest!" she said, "I need your help!"

"What?!" Mest said, "But I'm a member of the Council!"

"I need to protect my guild!" Wendy said, "Please help me!"

"Did you forget what I said?" Mest said, "I came here to get your guild disbanded for myself!"

"You think that matters now!" Wendy snapped, "We've got much bigger problems now!" Meanwhile, Lily continued to engage in battle with Azuma, avoiding the explosions as he flew around. But he could't do much more than that, unfortunately. Damn it, if only I had a sword! he thought. He may have been a good hand-to-hand fighter, but his true skills law in swordsmanship.

"I will commend you," Azuma said calmly, "I believed that this would completely effortlessly. But effort does indeed appear needed."

"I'm not going to let a dark mage like you defile these grounds," Pantherlily said, as he floated over him.

"You won't have much of a choice at this point," Azuma said, "You have no hope of defeating me."

"Why do you think I'm going to be the one?" Pantherlily asked with a smirk. Within in an instant, Mest and Wendy materialized behind Azuma. Wendy summoned forth all her power, both Sky and Eclipse.

"Pathetic," Azuma said, holding up his arms, "Tower Burst." There was a tremendous of explosion so large it could be seen from all the way Natsu was.

When the dust faded, Azuma glanced over to survey his victory. He saw Pantherlily on the ground, back in his smaller form. He also saw Mest and Carla collapsed on the ground.

"Its a pity," Azuma said, "There was potential here." He then turned to start to leave.

"I'm out yet!" Azuma was caught off guard, as he was suddenly kicked in the face by an Eclipse empowered strike. He let out a surprised grunt, as he skidded away; much to his surprise, there was a bruise on his face. Wendy landed on the ground to challenge him, injured, but still standing, and ready to fight. Mest looked up at in shock. After all that, she can still fight?

"I suppose commendations are in order," Azuma said, as he wiped the side of his mouth, "Few people can stay standing after receiving my Tower Burst. How did you do it?"

"I shielded myself with Eclipse Dragon Magic," Wendy answered, panting slightly, "I won't let you win!" Azuma looked her over.

"You are barely capable of fighting," he said, "It would be illogical to spend energy to defeat you at this point."

"So you're running?" Wendy said, scowling at him, "I won't let you escape!" She then brought her hands together.

"Sky Eclipse Dragon's Whirlwind!" Spiraling her hands out, a twister of dragon wind enhanced with eclipse magic blasted at Azuma. Azuma held up his hand, releasing an explosion which collided, and the two canceled each other out. Using the dust to conceal herself, Wendy sprung at Azuma. She then inhaled.

"Sky Eclipse Dragon's Roar!" A torrent of wind and dark energy blasted at Azuma, who leapt out of the way. Wendy twisted her said, sending the energy after him. Mest just watched in shock and awe. She's actually holding up against him he thought.

"I'm afraid I'm going to have to cut this 'battle' short," Azuma said, "My attention needs to be elsewhere right now." With that he seemed to sink into the ground.

"No!" Wendy cried, as she leapt at him, with a magic enhanced fist, slamming it into the ground where Azuma was. She created a large crater, but not much else. Fairy Tail might actually have a chance Mest thought.

Natsu suddenly burst through the trees, having come in the direction of where he saw the massive explosion.

"Wendy!" he cried, seeing the Sky Dragon Slayer.

"Natsu?" Wendy asked, as she deactivated Natsu approaching.

"What happened here?" Natsu asked, looking around the battlefield, as the unconscious Lily and Carla.

"Carla! Lily!" Happy cried.

"Are you okay?" Natsu demanded, looking his beloved little sister over for injuries.

"Don't worry, I'm fine," Wendy said, "The combination of the Sky and Eclipse magic protected me." Natsu looked around, and saw Mest sprawled on the ground.

"Hey you bastard!" Natsu demanded, heaving him up by the collar, "Did you beat up my sister and the cats?"

"That guy's from the Magic Council," Wendy explained.

"So you're from the Council?" Natsu asked, narrowing his eyes slightly. He used to be more wary of the Council, but he lost any respect for them after the stint with Oracion Seis.

"No, our enemy is Grimoire Heart," Carla said as she weakly got up, "We need to get everyone together. We need to get ready."

(aboard Grimoire Heart's airship)

Having changed into her battle gear, which mostly consisted of white light armor, Ultear looked over the island as they approached.

"Azuma better be doing what he's been told too," she said.

"Chill, Ultear," Zancrow said with his standard mad smile, "Don' tell me you don' trust him."

"Azuma is focused," Caprico said calmly, "It will be done."

"Then let's get ready for war," Rustyrose said, "We need to get this done."

"I… I… I'll also get…" Kain couldn't finish, as he was interrupted by Meredy.

"Look, Ul!"

"Never call me by that name!" Ultear hissed.

"I'm sorry," Meredy said, "I was just saying that there's some kind of magic force coming from there."

"Magic force?" Caprico asked, as he and the others looked out. Hades glanced up from his throne, smirking slightly. He knew this magical signature.

"Makarov."

Out of nowhere, a colossus, almost as large as the approaching island appeared before the ship as it came forth. The giant was mostly bald, and had a bushy mustache, but was most apparent, was the Fairy Tail symbol on its chest.

"Begone from here!" the giant rumbled. Hades smirked at the sight of the giant, though his crew didn't seem as calm. Especially as Makarov held up his fist, and with a roar, slammed it into the ship, completely smashing one side of it. Every member of the crew screamed as the ship careened away.

"Remain calm," Hades said, as if nothing had happened, "Ultear, you know what to do." Indeed, the Time Lady knew exactly what to do.

"Arc of Time, Restoration!" she said, activating her magic. The broken ship then began to reassemble itself, undoing the damage.

"Caprice, deploy our forces," Hades said, rising to his feet, "I'll deal with Makarov personally."

"Yes, my Lord," Caprico said, as he clapped his hands. All the Grimoire Heart forces assembled in the ship suddenly flashed out of existence. Soon after, Caprico swooped out of the ship on a jetpack. This didn't go unnoticed by Makarov, but he didn't care. All his attention was on the advancing air ship. Makarov then brought his hands together, forming a great ball of gold light.

"Per custom, I will give you till the count of three before wiping you all away," he said. Hades, meanwhile, advanced onto the ship's bow.

"One…"

"Fairy Law," he said, "The ultimate magic that destroys anyone the caster deems their enemy."

"Two…" However, Hades did not move a muscle.

"Three," Makarov said, "Time's up." He then pressed his hands together, creating a massive glow that seemed to outshine even the sun.

"Fairy Law!"

"I wouldn't do that," Hades said, as he brought his own hands together, creating torrents of dark energy, "Grimoire Law." Makarov abruptly stopped the spell, as he saw the caster.

"I'd rather not do this," Hades said calmly, "Its more of a deterrent than anything else. Nonetheless, you don't want to see what the result of using this spell is." Makarov stared in horror at the face he knew all too well.

(Flashback)

"Me, the Third Master?!" a much younger Makarov asked, "You got to be kidding!"

"Actually, I'd say you're perfectly suited for the job, son," the Second Master of Fairy Tail, Precht said.

"I've got a pregnant wife!" Makarov said, "You can't call me 'son' anymore."

"You have a heart worthy of inheriting the legacy of Mavis," Precht said, "You have love, courage, and devotion in your heart. So I trust Fairy Tail to you."

(End Flashback)

"Master Precht?" Makarov asked in shock.

"Long time no see, son," Hades said. He looked almost exactly the same as he did then, with the long white hair and beard, the only difference being a mustache.

"Why… how…" Makarov didn't get a chance to continue, as several chains erupted from Hades' hands, and latched onto Makarov's shoulders. With a flick of his wrist, Hades sent Makarov careening away. As he fell into the island, he shifted back to his normal size. Leaping to his feet, he noticed Hades appearing before him.

"I presume you have some questions," he said.

"Only one: why?" Makarov answered, "Why are you in a force for evil?"

"'Evil'?" Hades echoed, "Things are not so black and white. There is far much more to the world."

"That doesn't change what it means for Fairy Tail?" Makarov said, clenching his fists," I don't want to have to fight you. Leave this place!"

"In a perfect world, neither would I," Hades answered, "Fairy Tail has done well for itself. Your Dragon Slayer defeated Zero of the Oracion Seis, and you recently began the newest generation." It unnerved Makarov even more that Hades seemed to know of the birth of Natsu and Lucy's son.

"I will not let you step on Fairy Tail!" Makarov roared, as he held out his hands. Beam of light shot from them, but Hades waved his hand, as dark magic deflected the light away. The dark magic then formed several dark seals which encircled Makarov. The guild master recognized it as the Amaterasu seals. The seals then exploded, but Makarov mangled to form a shield of light, defending him from the worst of the attack. However, several chains came from Hades' hands, latching onto Makarov, and sending him swing through the forest, or more accurately, the trees.

"Mavis once told me I dance with blades," Hades said, "But now I dance with magic." Several more seals appeared around Makarov, and before he could dispel or block it, it exploded. The burst was so great, it was felt by everyone on the island.

When the dust faded, Makarov remained standing, but only just barely, panting. He was badly wounded, grabbing his chest.

"You're doing just as good as I thought you would," Hades said, "I knew I was making the right choice leaving the guild with you. But sadly, age is a cruel mistress." He approached the Third Master, till he was looming over him.

"You always taught me and the others the importance of harmony, and how to walk the path of light," Makarov said, "How could you have fallen to darkness?"

"Simple," Hades answered calmly, "I found the true origin of magic. That is to say, darkness. Magic first came from darkness, and was split apart into the different ideals we now know. That was when I found Zeref, and that true One Magic." Makarov fell to his knees, his legs finally giving out.

"Fairy Tail had a good life, but that life has ended," Hades said, before starting to depart. But Makarov wasn't one to give up. With that, with what little remained of his strength, he sprung at Hades. The fallen master, held out his hand.

A beam of dark energy pierced clean through Makarov's chest. The Third Master of Fairy Tail fell to the ground, completely defeated, and barely alive. He then reached his hand out to nowhere.

Its not over yet… not while he can still inherit my will.

(somewhere)

In a desert, somewhere on the continent, a cloaked figure suddenly stopped in his tracks.

"What was that?" Laxus asked, looking into the distance.

Note: Sorry this is so close to cannon with Makarov, but I hoped you enjoyed the differences with Wendy's battle. And unlike cannon, she still might be able to fight. I hope that much was enjoyable.

I would love to hear suggestions about how to change it though.

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On an unrelated note, what do people think of the most recent chapter. I've seen some praise, and some rants. Two people even declared their intention to drop the manga entirely. It always frustrates me when people drop any series just because it hasn't been going the way it wanted. A mangaka isn't there to satisfy anyone one group of people. Seeing what needs to happen at this point in the story, I can't get mad at the author for finishing up fights that aren't nearly as important. Well that's my rant; I'd love to hear other people's opinion on this. Which reminds, I take notice that nobody has ever gone so far as to say they like this more than canon; and that's good. It severely pisses me off when writers think they can do better than the creator.