Hi there it's Natsu.
So I hope you enjoy this chapter I'm going to be showing Connor's connection to Acnologia and how he got his magic. Enjoy your chapter cookie.
P.S. I tried to take Fairy Tail but um.. I failed so I am still not the owner. If I was though it might be a lot darker.
Ch 16: Beginning of the end.
Alistair ran for his life cradling his younger brother in his arms. Connor was seriously hurt covered in burns and cuts from their collapsing house and Alistair worried for his brother's health. They were still dressed in their pajamas as they had woken up to a Hell that no young boy should experience.
That night raiders had attacked their parent's mountain home. They had broken in, killed their father, and afterwards raped and killed their mother right in front of them. After they had finished off their parents and taken their belongings the raiders had locked them inside and burned their home down. Luckily the two were able to escape through an open window but Connor was hit with a piece of burning lumber as they escaped and he was knocked out cold forcing Alistair to carry him. And so he ran cradling his younger brother the only family he had left.
Connor stirred in his brother's arms and opened his eyes then looked at his elder brother "Alistair? Where are we? Where's mommy and daddy?" He asked tiredly. Alistair didn't answer he just kept running "big brother where are we going?"
Alistair held his brother closer to him and said "we're going to someplace safe Connor"
"But what about mommy and daddy?" Connor asked.
Alistair sighed apparently Connor's hit to the head had erased those memories for a short time. He gulped and told his brother what happened and why their mother and father weren't with them. Connor's eyes widened as his brother told him what happened and the memories came flowing back. He struggled trying to escape his brother's hold "let me go Alistair we have to save mommy!"
"Connor she's already gone!"
"No! Go back Alistair! We have to save mommy!" He shouted struggling even more.
Alistair frowned and bonked his brother on the head. Connor went silent Alistair had never hit him in his entire life. "She's gone Connor... please stop pretending that we can do anything, there's no saving her" Alistair said with tears pooling in his eyes.
Connor calmed down and stopped struggling "I'm sorry big brother" He said quietly.
And together they ran sole survivors of their family. Eventually Alistair had tired and once he thought they were far enough the settled against a rock and he placed Connor beside him.
"Big brother, what are we gonna do?" Connor asked.
"I don't know little buddy" Alistair replied I don't know. He cursed the men who did this. They had left him and Connor homeless and they had no other family to go to. They were stuck on the mountain with no food and no water. "I swear if I survive I will Kill every last one of them. I'll get revenge for what they did to us" He muttered to himself.
Connor looked at his brother and was scared. His usually happy face was now contorted with rage. His black hair was covered in soot and ash and his ruby red eyes were blazing with anger. Connor no longer saw the brother he knew he saw someone seething with anger seeking revenge.
Connor looked away and tried to remember the good times before this event. He remembered his mother and father and the day they had a picnic together. Since Alistair was twice his size he carried Connor around on a piggy back ride. Alistair was 6 years older than Connor and Connor was only about 5. Their father was a tall man and powerful as well he had built their home out of fallen logs and he had shaggy black hair that would always fall in his face. Their mother had been a very gentle woman she had beautiful white hair but striking red eyes and she was very pale no matter how long she stayed in the sun she would often be considered an albino. They were both supportive of Connor and Alistair though Connor would generally be with his mother and Alistair with their father. Connor and Alistair both inherited their physical traits from their parents, if not for the age difference they could've been confused for twins. But personality wise they were very different. Alistair was the stronger one and would always assist their father with the hard work. He was strong dedicated and very brave. Connor was much gentler. He would stay by his mother most of the time and would try to avoid any possible conflict he was scared of many things and his father would assure him that would fade in time. And Connor wished it would fade now. He was scared more than ever before. He is in the woods with no supplies his mother and father were dead and worst of all his brother was changing right in front of him. "Big brother?" He said.
"What is it little buddy?" Alistair asked.
"Are you okay?"
Alistair was surprised at his question he looked himself over and didn't look injured and he felt just fine "yeah buddy I'm fine"
Connor shook his head "not there" He pointed at his brother's chest straight at his heart "there"
Alistair looked at his brother confused at what he meant. Then suddenly they heard the roar of a gigantic beast and the flap of wings. Alistair took his brother's arm and ran. He and Connor sprinted through the forest looking for somewhere to hide. Alistair spotted a large cave and they ran inside and hid behind a small rock. They crouched low holding their breath. They heard a loud crash just outside the cave as if something smashed the ground to bits."come out!" A booming voice shouted through their heads"I know where you are!"
"What do we do big brother?" Connor asked.
"He knows where we are, we're doomed either way let's not go without a fight" He replied.
"Ye-yeah"
The two brothers rushed out of their hiding spot ready to fight for their lives and they stopped and stared in horror of what stood before them. In front of them was an enormous dragon. It was pure black with blue stripes along its wings, arms, eyes, and tail. It had a forked tail and an enormous jaw full of teeth.
"Behold humans. Your master Acnologia dragon of the apocalypse" it roared.
"What do you mean master?" Alistair asked with Connor quivering behind him.
"I mean master you little whelp" he growled "you will be my disciples"
"What if we don't want to?"
If dragons could smirk Acnologia would've been "I know you will child. Because I know what you seek" he touched his claw to Alistair's forehead and the boys head filled with images of his parents death. Then filled with images of him standing over the fallen bodies of the men who had killed them and he was the one who did it.
Alistair jumped back as the visions faded "what did you do to me?"
"You seek vengeance boy. I can give you the power to pursue it" the dragon said.
Alistair smiled a wicked smile and held his brother's hand "come on Connor let's go home"
Connor was afraid to go but was more afraid of being alone forever. So he went with his elder brother on a journey that would change him and his brother for the rest of their lives.
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5 months later.
"Apocalypse dragon's comet fist!" Alistair shouted slamming a fist covered in swirling black and blue energy into a tree. The tree then quickly dissolved into ash.
"Good Alistair you have improved well" Acnologia observed "but your brother is lacking"
"Apocalypse dragon's comet fist!" Connor shouted also slamming his fist into a tree. It partially dissolved but remained intact.
"You are pathetic Connor. You do not have enough hate in you." Acnologia growled.
"I'm sorry father" the young boy said.
"Come on Connor step up already!" Alistair shouted.
It had only been a few months since Connor and Alistair had left with Acnologia and Connor hated it. He had always been weak in training and he was often insulted by their new "father." Alistair had become much crueler toward him always telling him to step it up, or put some real work into it. He would cry often and every time he did Alistair would yell at him saying that he was distracting him while Acnologia punished him. He despised being here and simply wanted to leave. But worst of all were their missions. Acnologia would have them attack small villages dotted along the mountain landscape and wouldn't let them stop until it was all gone. Connor had seen his brother destroy people's homes and belongings sometimes even killing them. Alistair had changed and Connor didn't like his brother as he was now.
"Connor! Stop staring into space and continue your training!" Acnologia shouted.
"Y-yes father. Apocalypse dragon's comet fist!" He slammed his fist into the tree imagining Acnologia had been the tree and it dissolved instantly. While Acnologia had said Connor didn't have enough hate it was only partially true. He hated Acnologia and all that he had done to he and his brother and would draw on it if needed.
"About time Connor" Alistair said "you need to get it together if you want to be more powerful"
"Leave me alone Alistair! You're just a big meany!" he snapped back.
"Why you little.."
"Be silent you two!" Acnologia shouted drawing the two boys attention "you have both improved one of you more than the other" he said looking at Alistair "and I think you deserve a reward. Tonight Alistair you shall receive your revenge and destroy the men who murdered your family"
Alistair's face lit up and he knelt to the ground and bowed "thank you father"
"And Connor today you will become what you are destined to be"
"What do you mean father?" The boy asked.
"You shall kill a man this night fueled by hatred and finally become like your brother and I. You will become powerful and ruthless and finally stop acting like the sniveling brat you are now"
"Yes father" he said quietly, mimicking his brother's bow.
"Good. Now rest and prepare for tonight's mission." He commanded.
"Yes father" the boys said in unison still bowing low.
Alistair rose and grinned the wicked grin he had developed over these past few months and walked to where he and Connor slept. Connor ran and caught up to him.
"Isn't this great Connor?!" Alistair shouted happily "finally vengeance will be ours!"
"I suppose so" the young boy replied quietly.
"Aren't you excited? We'll finally avenge mom and dad"
"No you won't"
"What do you mean?"
"I mean you won't. Daddy wouldn't want this and neither would mommy. They'd be ashamed of us" He said sadly tears pooling in his eyes.
"Don't be such a stupid little kid. Of course they'd want us to avenge them to get those jerks back for them. And they'd want us to get stronger, and I'll do that once I become a dragon like Acnologia" he argued.
"Sorry I was wrong they'd be ashamed of you big brother" Connor said walking away from his older brother. He decided that tonight he would run away to where he would escape this nightmare.
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Later that night.
Connor and Alistair awaited outside a large cave full of light and laughter. The raiders had encamped there and were celebrating their latest victory. Together they walked toward the front gate approaching the two guards posted outside.
"Hey! What are you brats doing here!" One of them shouted.
"I'm sorry sir we got lost and we're trying to get back home, can you help us?" Alistair said.
"Get out of here kid!" He said raising his club weapon and striking down on Alistair.
Alistair grinned and caught the weapon in his hand and gripped it tight. With black energy swirling around his fist he destroyed it in an instant. "You shouldn't strike a child mister. Especially one that can kill you" He grinned maniacally and struck the man in the face. He then turned and brought down the other one down. "Okay let's finish this quickly"
Connor nodded the quicker this was finished the quicker he could escape. And so they walked inside in pursuit of their parents murderers. Alistair easily killed most of them and Connor was able to knock out one or two with non-fatal attacks.
"Ugh. Where are they?" Alistair said.
"I dunno" Connor replied.
"That was rhetorical Connor"
"I didn't know that! I'm only five!"
They heard a rustling from behind a rock. "You Damn idiot!" A voice shouted.
Alistair smirked and walked toward the voices and poked his head over the rock "hello there, I've been looking for you two" He said with a devilish smile. And the two men hiding behind the rock came running out from behind it
"Please don't kill us!" One shouted "take whatever you want but please don't kill us!"
"Yes, yes. Take our gold our jewelry but please don't kill us" the other begged.
"Oh don't worry, I won't kill you now" Alistair said "I'm going to have to wait to bring you to our father so he can see us do it"
"Why are you doing this?!" One asked.
Alistair smirked "you killed my mother and father, our mother and father" he said pulling Connor close to his side "I'm simply getting you back for that, now please follow me if you wish to live a little longer"
The two men reluctantly followed with Connor right behind. He just wanted this to end so he could escape while Alistair and Acnologia were distracted with the two men's executions. He didn't feel good about the two being killed he just felt bad it was his brother doing the killing, the kind boy he used to be was dead and Connor wanted nothing more than to leave.
Soon enough that had arrived back at their father's nest and Alistair sent the men to the ground. They looked in terror at the beast before them and then at the boys who would murder them. Acnologia smirked and said "well done boys, very well done. Connor!"
"Yes father" the boy replied.
"Come here"
"Yes father" He said approaching the dragon glancing at the two raiders.
"Do you see these two men?"
"Yes father"
"Do you see their fear?"
"Yes father"
"That fear is because of you Connor. Show them that their fear is justified you have the honor of killing the first man now take your pick child"
"B-but father shouldn't Alistair do it? He deserves this more than me he's so much better than me he should be the one to do it." He tried to argue.
"Do not argue with me Connor! choose the man you will kill!" Acnologia commanded.
"Y-Yes father." The young boy turned to the men who stared at him. He was the one to decide which one of them died first. He stared at one on the right and covered his fist in black and blue energy and raised it to strike. He tried to convince himself they needed to die. He stared at them bringing back the memories of their attack how they killed his father and mother and burnt down their house and left he and Alistair to die. He thought to himself " I can do this and then I can go. Then Its over."
"Come on Connor hurry up!" Alistair shouted "its time for you to finally become one of us"
"Do it Connor! Give in to your hatred of these men! Remember what they did!" Acnologia shouted.
Connor stared at the men his fist still ready to destroy them. Then he brought his fist down and dispersed the black energy around it then he turned to his brother and the black dragon "no! I'm not going to!" He shouted.
"Don't be stupid Connor! Don't you want revenge?! they killed Mom and Dad!" Alistair snapped.
"Mommy and Daddy wouldn't want me to do this! I would just like these bad men if I killed them! Only bad men kill people big brother and you're a bad man!"
"You little shit! Mom and Dad would want us to avenge them! These men deserve to die!" Alistair walked up to one of them gripped their shirt "apocalypse dragon's comet fist!" He struck the man in his chest and it began slowly turning to ash. The man screamed as he fell apart piece by piece and his ally looked on in horror. He continued to scream until he was nothing but a pile on the ground."they took our home from us Connor!"
Connor began to cry and he held his face in his palms "I'm sorry brother"
"Damn right you're sorry. Now finish off the other!"
"No I'm sorry for this. Apocalypse dragon's comet fist!" He slammed his fist into Alistair's stomach and sent him to the ground. Alistair lay there in pain even though he couldn't be affected by the extra effect of the attack it still seriously hurt. Connor looked at Acnologia who was silently chuckling to himself "why are you laughing?!" He shouted streams streaming down his cheeks.
"You are like me now Connor." He said "you struck your brother without relent with an intention to hurt him. You are ruthless inside with far more power than your brother and far more potential join with me Connor and rule by my side"
"No! You're bad too and I hate you!"
"Then you shall die!" The black dragon shouted opening his mouth to devour the boy.
"Apocalypse dragon's roar" Connor shouted releasing a beam of swirling black and blue energy into the dragon's gullet and staggering him a brief moment. Taking his opportunity Connor ran for it running straight into the forest.
Acnologia roared in anger as he thrashed in pain. He had expected to be somewhat affected by his own dragon slayer magic but did not realize how painful it was. Alistair was still writhing on the ground gripping his abdomen. Connor would be long gone by the time they could follow. And so Connor ran toward his new life.
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Connor ran for days, three specifically searching for some sort of shelter. He was tired, scared and dearly wanted his mommy. He was dirty and malnourished but also glad he had escaped Acnologia and his corrupted brother.
"Why is it so hot... I'm so thirsty..." he whined." I wish mommy was here she'd help me" He felt alone the thing he wanted most was just a friend to go through this with him or someone to look after him.
He heard a flap of wings above his head and panicked. He ran for it then hide behind a rock fearing Acnologia had found him he picked the first thing he saw. He heard a something heavy land on the ground and he shrunk further against his rock. He tried to stand and run away but when he did He awkwardly stood on and broke a twig. Then he heard large footsteps right behind him and he froze.
"Who are you little one?" A kind voice asked.
"M-my name is Connor Coccino ma'am" He replied his back to the beast.
"Please turn around child"
Connor obeyed and turned to face the beast and He gasped at what stood before him because it was a dragon. She looked female and her voice also sounded female. She had bright crimson scales and fiery red eyes. She was about half of Acnologia's size and much thinner. She had porcelain white claws and teeth. Despite her size she was still pretty intimidating and scared Connor half to death.
"Greetings Connor my name is Ridrica the crimson dragon" she said kindly.
"Are you a good dragon?" Connor asked.
"Yes I am a good dragon. I like humans" she replied.
"That's good. I met a real mean dragon before I met you" He said blankly.
"A mean dragon? Which one?" She asked curiously.
"Acnologia ma'am"
"Acnologia!? How did you survive?!"
"He trained me ma'am"
"Trained you? Why?"
"I dunno" He shrugged.
"So you're a dragon slayer trained by Acnologia?"
"Yes ma'am I am but I don't like it. It feels bad"
"I would imagine it would. That is dark magic Connor you must control it or it will control you" she advised.
"How do I do that ma'am?" He asked desperately.
"You can learn new magic. Magic that is bright and kind. You can learn mine"
"Really?!" He said excitedly.
"Yes really I would love to teach you crimson dragon slayer magic"
"Yay!" He squealed happily. "Does that mean you'll be taking care of me Ridrica?"
"Yes from now on you are my son and disciple. You will train with me and learn my magic and how to control Acnologia's magic"
"Son?" He asked ignoring everything else.
"Yes I shall adopt you as my son" she said kindly and tears came to Connor's eyes "are you okay Connor?"
"Mommy!" He ran and hugged the dragon's leg and cried tears of joy.
Ridrica smiled and began to walk with the boy still firmly attached to her leg "we'll get you some food and water then begin your training."
"Okay mommy" He said and so he began his training with Ridrica the crimson dragon.
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Two years later.
"Crimson dragon's blazing fist!" Connor shouted slamming a fist ablaze in crimson flames into a tree and breaking it in half.
"Very well done Connor" Ridrica complimented.
"Thanks mom" he said with a smile.
Connor was now seven years old. He had grown well with Ridrica and developed his magic extremely well. Ridrica had been kind and supportive toward Connor and because of that he had grown incredibly fast. Each of his spells was extremely powerful but Ridrica would always tell him he could become even stronger and so he trained daily with great vigor.
"You've developed incredibly well Connor and your apocalypse magic has been kept under control so far." She said.
"I know, I train everyday mom. By the way did you finish my present?!" He asked excitedly.
"It's nearly finished Connor. It hasn't been easy to make."
"Okay then mom just please make It quick" he begged.
"Of course Connor I'll go as fast as I can."
"Thanks mom"
"It's time for dinner now Connor so finish up with your training and join me in the cave soon"
"Yes ma'am"
Shortly after finishing his training and his daily meal of freshly hunted venison Connor laid down for the night. Ridrica had been kept busy making Connor's gift. For two years she had been training him to control his dark magic and to replace it with her own. This gift would complete it and allow him to take her magic to the next level and overshadow Acnologia's. She was scared for she had sensed Acnologia approaching in pursuit of Connor. Although he was able to hold it back the darkness grew nonetheless and if Acnologia got a hold of Connor the darkness could be released and he would be consumed. As Connor slept she worked tirelessly to complete his gift. Acnologia would be there tomorrow and whether he was ready or not Connor would soon need to face him.
The next morning came quick and Ridrica rose early to wake Connor "Connor dear it's time to get up"
"Mom let me sleep.." he groaned.
"I have your gift Connor"
His eyes shot open and he sat straight up "can I have it now!?" He asked excitedly.
"Yes let me go get it" She said and walked off to receive it.
Connor hopped excitedly he had waited so long for this and now it was finally here. Then he stopped and sniffed the air there was a familiar smell and it unnerved him. But he quickly shrugged it off and began to guess at his gift. "What could it be?" He wondered. "Maybe it's a new spell mom has been working on" He suggested but he quickly dismissed she would've taught it to him already.
Ridrica had come back carrying something in her jaw wrapped in some spare cloth "here it is Connor I hope you like it"
He took the gift and removed the cloth. Inside was a red leather sheath and inside the sheath was a new sword. The double edged blade had a beautiful red tint along the edge. The handle was wrapped in red leather which was sturdy and made for a good comfortable grip. The guard was simple but it was overlooked. The pommel was a beautiful ruby carved into a small flame with a tiny fire burning inside of the hollow gem. "Its beautiful mom. I love it" He said astounded.
"I'm glad you like it" she said happily.
"Its awesome!" He said with a toothy smile.
Suddenly they heard a flap of wings and a loud roar. Connor froze and gripped his new sword and held his breath. Ridrica turned to the mouth of the cave when they heard a large slam and a loud voice "crimson dragon! This is your king! I demand you give me the boy!"
"Stay here Connor" she said quietly to her foster son and he nodded frightened for his mother "don't worry darling it'll be fine" She left the cave and encountered the black dragon.
"Where is the boy Ridrica?!" He asked.
"What boy do you speak of my lord?" She asked "I know of no boy"
"Don't bullshit us you stupid subclass!" Alistair shouted "where is my brother?!"
"You may be my disciple but you are still human Alistair, hold your tongue" Acnologia commanded.
"Yes father" Alistair growled.
"Ridrica. I demand you give me the boy and do it quickly!" Acnologia demanded.
"I've already told you my king there is no boy"
"Since you continue to lie to me Ridrica. You must be punished!" He gripped her throat in his jaw and threw her to the ground.
She caught a glimpse of Connor sitting in the cave and she gave him a look that seemed to say to remain hidden. Connor gripped his new sword feeling anger boiling inside of him. He stood and unsheathed his blade then rushed outside "get away from my mom!" He shouted slashing his sword into Acnologia's scales. Unfortunately it did nothing but distract the black dragon.
Although Connor's attack did nothing Ridrica took that brief moment of confusion to gain an advantage over Acnologia. She gripped his throat and flipped him over. Then began a battle of dragons. They competed for dominance but Acnologia was quickly taking over.
Connor landed on the ground and faced his brother. They stared each other down as if they were evaluating each other.
"I see you've gotten bigger little brother" Alistair said.
"You haven't changed much big brother" Connor replied.
"Have you gotten any stronger Connor?" Alistair asked "I've been looking for a challenge"
"Come and find out" He said putting away his blade. He was inexperienced and thought the blade might only get in his way.
"You know what? I will!" Alistair charged his younger brother and surrounded his fist in the swirling black and blue energy. "Apocalypse dragon's comet fist"
Connor charged as well igniting his hands in his crimson fire "crimson dragon's blazing fist!"
The two of them collided and blew each other back a few feet. Alistair was sure he would've at least damaged his arm nothing was able to survive his comet fist without some major damage but Connor looked fine with almost no damage whatsoever. In truth though Connor's arm hurt like hell if he took another hit like that he could be seriously messed up and unable to resist his brother's attacks. He charged again Alistair may have been stronger than him but his smaller stature allowed him to dodge quicker and make faster attacks. Alistair went for another strike and Connor ducked under it and uppercutted his elder brother. Alistair shouted and fell to the ground then struggled to get up again. Connor jumped onto him and held him down then unleashed a flurry of flaming fists into his face and torso. Alistair caught a fist and glared at Connor then flipped him over onto his back and jumped away.
"Apocalypse dragon death storm!" He shouted releasing a storm of black and blue energy orbs from his hands and straight toward Connor.
Connor struggled to get back up and when he did he took the hit directly and fell back to the ground then slowly stood. He was no match for Alistair just two hits from his elder brother was enough but that last attack wore him out. He looked at Ridrica and gasped. His mother had been overtaken by Acnologia and he now was on top of her ready to tear her throat out. They had lost and she knew it.
"Connor run" Ridrica said.
"I'm not going anywhere mom. If we go down we go together!" He snapped.
"They won't kill you Connor they will enslave you. Do as I say and run!"
"But.."
"Run!" She shouted as Acnologia began to tear at her throat.
Connor ran as fast as he could and Alistair chased after him. Connor wasn't focused on Alistair all he think about was running as he heard his mother's cries of agony.
Alistair fired energy orbs at Connor's leg sending him to the ground "you're not escaping little brother, you're coming home"
"No! I won't go back!" He shouted.
"You don't have a choice Connor. I'll break every bone in your body if I have to"
Connor stood "I'm not going Alistair! Crimson dragon's booster!" He ignited his feet and charged his brother at an increased speed quicker than Alistair could react "crimson dragon's roar!" He unleashed a stream if crimson fire into his brother's torso and sent him flying into a nearby tree knocking him out cold.
He fell to the ground on one knee the crimson booster was something he rarely used and had yet to master so that combined with a dragon roar had left him with a sliver of magic power left. He got back up and continued running until he was sure he was safe. Ridrica had sacrificed herself to give him just enough time to lose Acnologia and reach safety and he was about to let that go to waste. He ran with the only thought in his mind being "I am alone."
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Present day.
The group of wizards all stared at Connor who held his head in his hands with some tears falling off his cheeks."Sorry you guys just a little difficult to tell this part of the story. But anyway you know what happened now"
"Its perfectly fine Connor thank you for telling us this" Erza said "but if I understand right your brother Alistair will be coming to Fiore in pursuit of you"
"Judging by the creatures coming from out of nowhere and my powers returning that seems the most likely" he replied.
"And Acnologia might be coming with him" Gray said solemnly.
They all tensed at his name. Memories of Tenrou island filled their minds and it frightened them to think he might return. The apocalypse was coming and they could do nothing to stop it.
"Then we're gonna a crap ton of dragon slayer magic" Natsu said.
"Natsu's right" Lucy said "there are eight dragon slayers now and one of them is made for Acnologia maybe all of them together can beat him."
"There should be someone leading the charge" Wendy said "one dragon slayer that leads the rest of them and they'd have to be the strongest one of them all"
"How do you figure that one out? Which dragon slayer would be the toughest?" Gray asked.
"How about a tournament!?" Natsu suggested excitedly "it'd be a great way to figure out if everyone is ready for Acnologia and which one of us would be the best to fight him"
"That isn't a bad idea Natsu" Erza said "all in favor say I"
"I!" Gray shouted "I want to see flame brain beat down"
"I!" Lucy said.
"I'm up for it!" Natsu said.
"It was your idea dummy" Lucy sweatdropped.
"I am in favor" Erza said.
"I suppose I brought this trouble anyway so I'm in" Connor said.
Wendy had yet to vote and she sat playing with the hem of her dress "I don't know I'm not that great of a fighter"
"Wendy have a little more confidence in yourself" Connor said "if you hadn't fought that chimera earlier we'd all be dead. You saved me, Gray, Natsu, everyone."
"I guess you're right" she said timidly.
"If you hadn't done that unison raid with Natsu and Scorpio we never could have beat him" Lucy said "you're incredibly strong Wendy just have a little confidence."
"You're right!" Wendy shouted with newfound vigor "I'm all for the the tournament!"
"Excellent!" Erza shouted "we shall inform the guildmaster of the situation and propose our idea."
"But what will happen when he finds out about my connection to Acnologia?" Connor asked.
"He may be shocked but he'll learn to adjust as will the rest of the guild" Erza replied.
"If the guild can accept that metal head Gajeel they'll take you too" Natsu said.
"I suppose you're right"
"We leave tomorrow morning Gray Natsu and I will be cleared to leave the hospital then and then we'll head back to Fairy Tail and begin preparations for the tournament." Erza said. They all nodded in agreement.
The next morning they gathered together and caught the train back to Magnolia, much to Connor and Natsu's dismay, and discussed the upcoming Dragon Tournament.
Hey it's Natsu here.
So I hope you enjoyed this it took way too long to write. You would not believe the writer's block I went through.
Anyway I hope you have a nice day see you next chapter.