CH8: Rematch

When the smoke cleared, Zancrow was looking down into a hole in the middle of the Fairy Tail guildhall. And in the center of it was Natsu, embedded into the dirt. Half of the guild was wondering why Zancrow attacked Natsu, while the other half that just returned wondered why there was a dark guild member in their home. All at once, Gray, Erza, Wendy, and Gajeel all jumped in front of Natsu who was just starting to get up.

"You mess with one of us, you mess with all of us." Gray stated coldly.

"Fools! Currently I am one of you, HAHAHA," Zancrow retorted whilst pointing at his Fairy Tail crest on his chest.

"Not for long. It's ok guys, he's mine." Natsu told his friends. After establishing trust, his friend nodded and backed off. He stared down Zancrow with distaste, remembering the beating he had received from the God Slayer before he pulled a miraculous comeback. "How did you survive Acnologia?" he said whilst cracking his knuckles.

"I'm still trying to figure that out myself dragon breath. All I remember was a flicker of white light enveloping me before the attack hit. Next thing I knew I had washed up on the shore near Hargeon Town."

"Fairy Sphere…"

"Yes, that. What matters is that my survival has granted me the rare opportunity to even the score. Don't you think for one second I have forgotten how you beat me on Tenrou Island, or how your guild wiped out my own. I have been patient for seven long years, and today is finally the day where I make Fairy Tail pay for what they put me through."

"Gimme a break man! Your guild was the one who attacked us first. You're just mad because our guild was stronger. Your aim was to kill all of us and secure Zeref for your own evil plans."

"Our original plan was to take Zeref and leave. It's not my fault your guild just so happened to be on the same island he was on. And all our plans were ruined thanks to you. After my nasty encounter with Zeref, I awoke to find everything that ever mattered to me was gone. My guild was defeated, my home in ruins, and my pride was damaged. You did this to me and I plan on rectifying your mistakes on this very day." Zancrow put his hands together conjoining his flames in each hand. "Flame God, Chaos Sphere."

(BOOM)

Where Natsu once stood was yet another crater inside Fairy Tail. However, what Zancrow thought was a direct hit was a near miss. He looked above him to see Natsu coming down with a vengeance charging up his own attack.

"Fire Dragon, Iron Fist."

Natsu tried to land the attack right on Zancrow's face but was instead blocked with Zancrow's cross armed guard technique.

"Now fall!" Zancrow emitted a small power surge that knocked Natsu back. Regaining his footing Natsu began charging up yet another attack. "HOHO, this looks familiar doesn't it runt?"

"My name is Natsu, and when I'm done with you you'll wish you never set foot in my guild. Fire Dragon…"

Zancrow put his own hand together conjuring a black flame at their center. "Flame God…"

"Brilliant Flame!"

'Yep, just like old times,' Zancrow thought. "Kagutsuchi!"

Both attacks collided like they did before on Tenrou Island, sending a surging heat wave throughout Magnolia. But this time things were different. Zancrow had been training for seven years and he was about to unleash that power upon Natsu.

"Now, BURN!" Zancrow increased his power which amplified his attack tenfold, completely overpowering Natsu's Briliant Flame. In a flash, Natsu was sent crashing into a nearby building while everyone watching the fight was left speechless. Outside the guild, in the rubble of the once standing apartment block was a scorched Dragon Slayer. Natsu had burns on his chest, stomach and arms, while his hair was singed and smelled like smoke. While everyone was trying to get their bearings, Zancrow zipped in front of Makarov and kicked him like a soccer ball into the upper balcony of the guild, knocking him out. Zancrow knew how much power the old man possessed and refused to give him the chance to use it. The God Slayer's negligence towards Makarov back on the island ended up being his undoing since the old man was able to save Natsu resulting in his defeat. Not this time.

Zancrow then started walking towards Natsu with a devilish grin on his face. Today was the day he would end the Dragon Slayer's life. At this point, all of Fairy Tail joined the fight against him. Like dominoes, Fairy Tail guildmembers fell one at a time. Unison attacks didn't touch the God Slayer, much less precision strikes. Grey used his ice geyser while Gajeel used his Iron Dragon Club, both which were melted instantly by Zancrow. He blasted them away with ease. Wendy tried to take a shot at the God Slayer but was stopped in her tracks when he appeared in front of her with lighting speed as he punched her in the stomach knocking her out. Lucy was frightened and tried to reach for her keys, only to have Zancrow grab and twist her wrist while his other arm grabbed her neck. Once she was oxygen deprived he let her go on the floor and resumed his stroll towards the dragon slayer. Zancrow then encountered Erza who reequipped into her Heaven's Wield armor to face him. She swung at the God Slayer only to be knocked back by a burst of heat which melted her blades and part of her armor.

"Well what do you know about that?" Zancrow mocked Natsu as he towered over him. "I just kicked your guild's ass."

'So… strong.' All Natsu could do was look up and glare daggers at his enemy. Zancrow grabbed the Dragon Slayer by his singed hair and lifted him up so that he was level with the God Slayer. Zancrow punched Natsu in the stomach, hard.

"That was for eating my flames."

Zancrow punched Natsu again in the stomach, this time making him cough up blood.

"And that was for using my own power against me!"

Black flames engulfed the God Slayer's fist as he prepared his final devastating attack for the Dragon Slayer.

"And this is for making me wait seven goddamn years to get my revenge."

Natsu braced himself for the blow that never came. He looked in disbelief to see Erza holding back Zancrow's fist from colliding with his ribcage.

"What the…" Zancrow stated in disbelief.

Erza punched the God Slayer in the stomach which was followed by a roundhouse kick to the chest which made him drop Natsu. The God Slayer went flying back a couple yards but regained his footing quite easily.

"A glutton for punishment eh? I will be happy to give you the same hospitality I was giving your friend over there. Maybe I will make it more enjoyable for myself since you are a sight to behold." Zancrow said while licking his lips.

"Natsu," Erza asked, "you don't mind if I take him down do you?"

"No, not at all. Go for it haha…" Natsu said weakly.

"I heard a lot about you Erza Scarlet. You're one of the top wizards in the guild. I was hoping to pound you into the dirt. And once I defeat you, I'll pound you in a different way as well. HAHAHA." Zancrow said cockily.

"Messing with Fairy Tail was a big mistake." Erza said calmly.

Both wizards faced off against each other before the atmosphere once again was consumed by battle.