Even with the D.E.C. fully operational, the fight hasn't been lost. Nelliel and Muramasa were able to defeat Tarantula. That left only three members of Ten Rave remaining, but time is of the essence. Erza was able to figure out that Ten Rave's target is Magnolia. At the moment, Shunsui and Harribel are up against Ray, a member who uses strange Light Magic.
"This must be my lucky day." Ray claimed. "I'll be able to take down two guild masters. I'll go down in history."
"Someone seems sure of himself." Shunsui said.
"The word you're looking for is arrogant." Harribel said.
"Just you two wait. I'll show you two how powerful I am that even you two will be begging for mercy." Ray said. A man who uses light for evil is about to face those who represent light.
"Guild Masters"
"Let's get this over with quickly." Ray said. "I don't want to miss the fireworks. Our first target is drawing closer."
"What would that target be?" Harribel said.
"Don't really know since our master is the one that set the coordinates." Ray said. "I guess he wants to eliminate some guild that's been bothering him for a long time. It doesn't matter because you two won't be around to see it." His body began to shine and his body was moving incredibly fast that it was like he was flying. He started with Harribel, but he passed right through her with her body made of water.
"You're attacks will not work on me." Harribel said.
"Don't be so sure. I'll find some way to get you." Ray claimed. Shunsui pulled out his twin swords and swung them, but Ray saw the attack coming and flew up.
"How is he doing that?" Shunsui asked. Harribel shot out water, but Ray zigzagged around and avoid the water until he hit the ground.
"I think I get it. You use Heavenly Body Magic." Harribel said.
"That's right. The power of the stars themselves flow through me." Ray said. "In fact, I'm actually the third strongest member of Ten Rave. The only two that are above me are the master himself and Dusk."
"So you're only the third strongest who can use Heavenly Body Magic. Interesting." Harribel acknowledge.
"Didn't Erza tell us about a friend of hers that uses the same kind of magic?" Shunsui said.
"You must be talking about Jellal Fernandes. I've heard about him." Ray said. "It's true that we both use the same kind of magic, but I know how to make it work. It's wasted on a fool like him." He unleashed beams of light at them, but Shunsui deflected them and they passed right through Harribel.
"You are powerful, but even you can't handle the both of us." Harribel said. "Shark Wave!" She swung her arm and formed a wave with sharks made of water in it.
"You think a little water can beat me?" Ray said. He used his incredible speed with his punches and destroyed all the sharks. What he failed to notice that Shunsui was heading right for him until he appeared in front of him. 'No way! He used the water to keep himself covered.' He thought. Shunsui swung up, but Ray flew upwards.
"This could be a little tricky with that speed of his." Shunsui said.
"If all you got are those decorative knives, you can't beat me." Ray claimed.
"Are you saying that a couple guild masters are no match for you? That's a bold thing to say, young man, and disrespectful." Shunsui said.
"What are you going to do about it, old man?" Ray taunted.
"Wind Blade!" Shunsui spun around and shot a couple blades made from wind. They came so fast that Ray barely saw them coming and got hit and blown back from them. Ray regained his posture and positioned himself above them.
"Let's see how you handle this." Ray said as he held up two fingers on his right and placed them over the palm of his left. "May the seven stars bring judgement upon you. Grand Chariot!" He form a constellation and seven blasts rained down upon the two of them. It caused a great impact and destroyed part of the surrounding area. Harribel turned herself into water to try and minimize damage, but she still took some damage from that attack. Ray flew down and landed on the ground near her.
"Such power." Harribel admired.
"I know. Looks like you two aren't all that special." Ray said. "I don't even see the old man." He looked around and Shunsui wasn't anywhere to be found. "I guess I just need to take care of you." He was going to attack, but he felt something strike right through him. He turned his head and saw a sword and an arm coming out of the shadows. "What?! What the hell is this?"
"Another trick of mine." Shunsui rose out of the shadows. He pulled his sword out and Ray felt the pain from it.
"Curse you!" Ray shouted as he tried to hit him, but Shunsui moved out of the way. Harribel held out her hand and shot out a vortex of water and pushed him back.
"What was that? You said attacking from the shadows is cowardly." Ray said.
"I know, but I said only a little. It's not really that big of a deal." Shunsui said. "You be wise to be careful because with these swords, the shadows are far easier to manipulate and become more dangerous."
"So that must have been how you got out of Shade's Shadow Prison." Shade said.
"Shunsui was responsible for that." Harribel said. "He used his magic and combined them with his swords and was able to clear a path for us to escape when your comrade tried to trap us."
"Let's end this. Trinity Piercer!" Shunsui thrusted his swords and shot out energy shots. Ray flew up from the ground and saw the attack was piercing through solid stone.
'The woman can use Water Magic, but the old man can use Wind Magic, Sword Magic, and Shadow Magic.' Ray thought as he analyzed the situation. 'This won't be as easy as I thought.'
"Shall we team up with our next attack?" Shunsui asked Harribel.
"Good idea. Water Cyclone!"
"Tornado Waver!" Harribel shot out a cyclone made of water and Shunsui spun around and formed a tornado. The two attacks combined and formed a twister of water and wind.
"A unison raid?!" Ray said and got caught in it. He was being thrown around inside the twister as he was getting pelted by wind and water. "I won't be defeated!" He shouted as he unleashed a bright light and broke free from the cyclone. "I could never lose to people like you."
"What do you mean people like us?" Harribel said.
"You're nothing, but weak masters of weak guilds." Ray said. "The D.E.C. will help get rid of those like you. You would rather be tied down to rules and regulations instead of using your magic freely."
"So you think that using a weapon like this is part of freedom?" Shunsui said.
"I couldn't care less what happens to people like you." Ray said and started to fire away at the both of them. Harribel tried turning herself into water and Shunsui sunk into the ground and became a shadow.
"It seems to me that you're a poor deluded man." Harribel said.
"Being part of a legal guild does not make you weak." Shunsui said. "We are the guild masters of two guilds. We have a responsibility to uphold by teaching the newer generation to use their magic properly and to do that, we must be powerful. We might be limited by the Magic Council, but we bring happiness to others."
"Just shut up!" Ray shouted. He flew down and tried to attack, but he wasn't getting anywhere with either of them. Shunsui pulled himself out of the shadows and tried his swinging his swords again, but Ray flew back up. "I've got to stay in the air or else that old man will just strike me from the ground when he comes out of the shadows."
"Is that what you think?" Shunsui said. He moved in the shadows and went to the rooftops and shot himself straight up and was right in front of Ray. Ray didn't know what to think with Shunsui right in front of him. Shunsui swung his swords and slashed against Ray.
"Damn it." Ray said as he began to fall back to the ground and crashed into it. Being defeated by what you hate the most can be most bitter. Shunsui landed on his feet and stood over Ray in victory with Ray not having the strength to get back.
"You're not going to finish him?" Harrribel said.
"It doesn't seem right to end the life of someone so misguided. So I missed hitting any vital points." Shunsui said. "However, it's a little unsettling knowing there are still two more powerful than he is."
"And those two are still roaming around with this thing is getting closer to their target." Harribel said. "We have to keep moving. Hopefully the answer to stop the cannon is at the tower in the center."
"It's rude to keep people waiting." Shunsui said as the two of them kept moving.
….
Natsu and Erza
"Erza, are you certain this thing is heading to Magnolia?" Natsu asked.
"I'm certain of it. It's heading in the same direction we used to come here." Erza said. "What I don't understand is why it would be heading there. There are plenty of other guilds that are closer than Fairy Tail. So what purpose does it have to go so far? There must be some intention that we just can't see."
"There is." Both of them looked ahead and saw the cloaked man who plays the role of the master.
"Hey, it's that weirdo that doesn't even have a name." Natsu said.
"Are you truly the master of Ten Rave?" Erza asked.
"That's right, but what a sorry sight this has become. The ten ways of destruction has been cut down to a mere two." Master said.
"Only two remain? That's good to hear for us." Erza said.
"Yeah, but I didn't get to fight anyone yet. It's a good thing you're here." Natsu said as he got ready to fight. "Now, I get to beat down on someone."
"You must also be the one in control of this thing." Erza said as she held out her hand and a sword appeared in it. She pointed it at the man for intimidation. "You also have something that a member of our guild holds very precious to her. You will return it at once and you will stop this weapon at once."
"Go ahead and try to stop it. I've been waiting for this moment." Master smirked as two masters face off against each other with the aid of a man who carries the fiery passion of his guild. Before the fighting could start, Natsu was get a clear smell of the enemies scent.
"Hold on. He smells just like him!" Natsu whispered.
…
Ichigo: Everyone in Fairy Tail comes from a bad part of history that they wish they could escape from. However, sometimes the past can come back to haunt you.
Orihime: Do you mean like ghosts and all that other spooky stuff?
Ichigo: No. I mean that sometimes a piece of your past that you don't want to see comes back.
Orihime: Oh, silly me.
Orihime/Ichigo: Next Time: Fairy Traitor
Ichigo: Anyone who messes with any member of Fairy Tail should know what they're getting in to.