Hey everyone it's Natsu here.

So I do have a second story out now. But worry not I don't think it will get in the way of this story. But I have decided that I will do a chapter for this story then the other then this etc... today's match is one I've wanted to do for a while Cus they unintentionally look so alike. either way enjoy your chapter cookie.

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Ch 24: Connor versus Rogue.

After the exciting first match of the Dragon Tournament the crowd was eager for more and so were the dragon slayers.

"When are they going to start the next match. I want to get out there already..." Natsu whined.

"I'm sure you'll be out there soon enough Natsu" Lucy said patting the pinkette on the back.

"I'm dying to get out there..." Gajeel said "I need to show them all how strong I've gotten"

"You will Gajeel just be patient" Levy said.

"Patience isn't really my forte."

"Has anyone seen Connor?" Erza asked her guild mates.

"I haven't seen him" Lucy replied.

"He went to go see Wendy in the infirmary. Said he wanted to congratulate her" Natsu said.

"Well I hope he doesn't take too long. He might be the next one up there" Lucy said.

"I'll go get him" Gray said "it's nearly time to announce the next match" and like that he was off.

Connor sat beside a sleeping Wendy's bed. She looked peaceful and Connor couldn't help but think she was adorable. He was proud of her for going so far. He thought of Wendy as a little sister and seeing her fight so hard brought a smile to his face. He patted her head and sat for a little while before Gray came into the room.

"Hey Connor how's Wendy doing?" The ice wizard asked.

"She's still out cold. What's going on out there?" Connor replied.

"They're about to announce the next match. We need you outside."

"Alright I'll be out in a minute."

"See you then" Gray said exiting the room.

Connor took another look at the sleeping Wendy and smiled "okay Wendy you did your best and so will I" he said leaving the room and rejoining his guild.

"About time Cus. How's Wendy doing?" Natsu asked his technical cousin.

"She's looking good but she's still out. Probably will be for a while" Connor replied.

"Attention everyone! It is now time to announce the next match!" Lola shouted "Slendy if you would."

"Certainly my friend" Slendy replied "the second match shall be between.." he began "Rogue Cheney and Connor Coccino!"

Connor smirked "let's get started" he leaped down off the Fairy Tail booth and into the stadium.

Rogue groaned "fine.." he walked down to the stadium and stood across his opponent.

"Hey Rogue!" Connor called.

"What?" Rogue asked.

"I just noticed we kind of look alike"

"Do we?"

"Yeah. Black hair, red eyes, and we both have swords"

Rogue's observed the other dragon slayer "I suppose we do.."

"You ready for this?"

"I don't really care..."

"You're a cheerful one aren't you?" Connor mumbled.

"Alright! Let's begin!" Lola shouted "let the fight begin!" He announced.

"Good luck Rogue" Connor said.

"To you as well Connor" Rogue replied.

And then they were off. Connor's fists were bathed in his crimson fire as he made a strike at Rogue's torso. When he made contact he hit nothing but thin air. Rogue had entered his shadow form and was virtually untouchable. Connor made another strike but Rogue simply dodged him. Connor went again and again each time hitting nothing while Rogue simply dodged him. Rogue made a strike from the shadows and struck Connor's back and while Connor recovered he moved swiftly around striking him in shadow covered fists. Connor was helpless to Rogue's fists then an image flashed in his head of he and Aura's first sparring session.

"Crimson dragon burst!" He shouted releasing a powerful fire blast from his body and blowing Rogue away.

Connor charged and attacked the shadow dragon slayer. He struck low aiming for his torso. Rogue managed to block him and they went blow for blow. Connor struck at his Rogue's side but Rogue quickly sidestepped and went for a high kick which Connor blocked with his other arm. Connor landed a blow to Rogue's face which sent Rogue back a few inches but did little else and they quickly went back to it.

"Woah! This quite an exciting fight!" Lola shouted excitedly.

"I agree. These two are very competent fighters" Yajima said.

"This is an awesome fight! Come on Cus bring him down!" Natsu shouted.

Connor and Rogue still went blow for blow. Then they struck each other and sent each other skidding away from the other.

"You're tough Rogue" Connor said panting "I may actually have to go all out on you"

"Agreed. You're a good fighter as well but I won't let you beat me. I won't give up until I defeat Gajeel" Rogue said.

"Then don't hold back on me Rogue I know you have more than that."

"Shadow drive" Rogue muttered as he unleashed his shadow drive and his body was engulfed in shadows.

"That's more like it" Connor said.

They charged again and began their epic fight.

"Shadow dragon slash!" Rogue shouted leaping in the air and slashing his arm down on Connor.

"Crimson dragon blazing fist!" Connor shouted moving to intercept.

They each made a good strike on each other. While Connor fell to the ground Rogue was sent into the air and fell Back first. They stood and stared each other down circling each other both of them waiting for the other to strike first.

"Crimson dragon roar!" Connor shouted as flames flew from his mouth.

"Shadow dragon roar!" Rogue shouted releasing a blast of shadow.

As the the roars collided the ground seemed to shake and a large dust cloud formed around them. Rogue was cautiously searching for his enemy as he wandered the cloud for an exit.

"Crimson dragon booster!" Connor yelled out as he struck Rogue with a powerful punch enhanced by the added speed.

Rogue was sent flying and Connor was in pursuit. Connor struck him hard and fast landing powerful hits as he used his booster to keep striking him. It was using a lot of magic at once but this was one of his last resorts before falling back to his sword and he wished to avoid using its stored power for now. As he struck without relent Rogue could feel every strike and it hurt tremendously. Connor made one last big strike to Rogue's head and sent him to the ground.

"Did I do it?" Connor said breathing heavily. He walked up to the fallen Rogue and saw that he was knocked out cold.

"It looks like Rogue has been defeated! The winner is Connor Coccino!" Lola shouted.

"Yes! I did it!" Connor shouted happily as the crowd cheered.

"Congratulations Connor" Rogue said quietly.

"Rogue?"

"We do look alike that's true. But there's something else we share."

"What would that be?"

"We both have a very dark future ahead of us" the shadow dragon slayer replied ominously before being taken away by the medical team.

"If only you knew Rogue" Connor said quietly.

"That was badass Cus!" Natsu shouted from the Fairy Tail booth "will you get up here already?!"

"Coming!" Connor said as he leaped into the air and landed beside master Mavis? He shouted and fell onto his hind.

"First master?!" Makarov shouted.

"Hi there third. Sorry I'm late" she said with a smile.

"First master?!" Connor asked his guild mates.

"She's a ghost Connor. Only Fairy Tail members can see her" Erza explained "its good to see you master"

"You as well Erza. I see you have another new member" the first master replied.

"Yes this is Connor Coccino, crimson dragon slayer."

"Nice to meet you Connor. I'm Mavis Vermilion first master of Fairy Tail" she said with a smile.

"N-nice to meet you too ma'am" Connor stuttered struggling to accept the young girl before him was a ghost.

"Well that concludes the second match of the tournament. Any comments from my fellow emcees?" Lola asked.

"It was an excellent battle. Two very competent fighters. I knew Fairy Tail would be the victor though" Yajima stated.

"Quite a good fight. Both of them have great skill but I can't wait for the next one" Slendy said enthusiastically.

"We'll be announcing the next match shortly so be patient everybody" Lola said.

The second match was over with Connor as the victor. They fought with the powerful ferocity of the dragon slayers. Soon the third match would begin.

Hey everyone Natsu here.

I hope you enjoyed the fight. I tried to make this better than the last one which I felt lacked a little. I don't know Wendy's moves or her style all that well or Sting's so yeah...

Anyway I hope you enjoyed have a nice day/evening/morning. Until next time friends.