Chapter 201: Dante vs Yang!
"Wait big brother we want to help" stated Lisanna in a determined tone as they walked out into the town. Dante turned his attention to Lisanna and Juvia as he started to speak.
"If you two want to help me then evacuate the villagers" responded Dante in a serious tone. Lisanna and Juvia didn't like this answer, as Juvia started to speak.
"Master, Juvia doesn't want to leave the fighting to you" responded Juvia in a worried tone. Dante turned to smile at Juvia before he started to speak.
"I can handle this myself. I will find the lieutenant and beat them in a fight. Hopefully we can learn where Jose is if I win the fight" responded Dante with a smile. Seeing that Lisanna and Juvia were still unconvinced, that they wanted to help Dante fight, Dante continued to speak.
"I know you two want to help me fight, I understand that feeling. Regardless of how you feel I need you to evacuate the villagers. They can't be hurt in the crossfire, and I won't be able to fight at my best if I am worried about hurting innocent people. Please you two, leave this to me" stated Dante. A moment of silence followed before Lisanna and Juvia reluctantly nodded their heads in agreement.
"Okay big brother but you have to promise to be careful" responded Lisanna in a worried tone. Smiling at Lisanna and Juvia, Dante started to speak.
"Of course, I promise I will be just fine. Now go" responded Dante in a determined tone as he turned his attention to the destruction in front of him. After he said these words he ran off, in search of the leader of the attackers. It didn't take Dante long before he located a group of dark wizards, from a quick glance it was clear who the leader was.
"I advise you to stop what you are doing or else" stated Dante in a serious tone as he stepped out into the open. The group of dark wizards turned to face Dante, their leader smiling at him as she started to speak.
"Well look who it is. It was a fairy that has been disturbing our operations here" responded the leader with a smirk.
Dante took a moment to look at the leader of the dark wizards attacking the town. The leader was a woman, around the same age as he was. The woman had long blond hair, and large breasts which were accented by the revealing outfit that she was wearing. On her arms were gauntlets, Dante supposed they were some sort of magic device to enhance her strength. Smiling at her, Dante started to speak.
"That's right. I'm Dante Strauss, the angel of Fairy Tail. I'll only ask you one more time to surrender or else" responded Dante with a confidant smirk. Some of the dark wizards paled with fear at the mention of Dante's name, but the young woman smiled back at him as she started to speak.
"So, you are the famous Dante Strauss. This is perfect, I've been wanting a good battle" responded the woman with a smile as she assumed a combat stance. Summoning his magical power, Dante transformed into his Angel Soul Gabriel form before he started to speak.
"Alright I warned you. I'll give you a good battle alright, but first why don't you tell me your name" asked Dante as he prepared for battle. Smiling back at Dante, the young woman started to speak.
"My name is Yang, and I am going to enjoy beating you into the ground" responded Yang with a confidant smile.
"Many have tried, all of them have failed" responded Dante smiled confidently at Yang.
Silence followed for a moment before Yang charged at Dante with her fist raised. Smiling at Yang, Dante took flight. Flying into the sky, he watched as Yang stopped her forward charge. It seemed that Yang had no response for him flying, maybe this fight would be easier than Dante thought. Suddenly Yang smiled at Dante as she punched towards the ground. A large blast of energy erupted from Yang's fist, the shockwave sending her flying into the air.
"W-what" asked Dante in shock as Yang rocketed past him. Yang then punched the air, sending her flying behind Dante. She then took advantage of Dante's shock and delivered a strong punch to his back. Dante grunted in pain as he was sent crashing into the ground, a large cloud of dust being kicked up as he landed into the hard earth. Yang landed some distance away from Dante with a satisfied smile on her face.
"Don't tell me that is all you got. This fight will be boring if you are already finished" stated Yang in a mocking tone. Dante stood back up, showing that he was far from beaten as he started to speak.
"You took me by surprise, but it is going to take much more than that to beat me" responded Dante before he spread his wings wide and flew towards Yang. Seeing Dante flying towards her at a high speed, Yang prepared for impact.
"Heaven's Fist" yelled Dante as he charged his fist with holy energy before he punch towards Yang. Yang connected with her own punch, the two fists crashing into each other. The ground shook at the force of the impact but Dante noticed that Yang flattered somewhat. It seemed that while Yang was strong, Dante's strength could overpower her.
Smiling to himself at this knowledge, Dante started a barrage of punches. Each punch was meet with one from Yang, the ground shaking as their fist collided with one another. As time went on, it was clear to Dante that it was taking more energy from Yang to keep up this assault. Channeling more of his magical power, Dante decided to up his strength in order to overwhelm Yang.
"Heaven's Fist Barrage" shouted Dante as he overwhelmed Yang with a flurry of fast and strong holy punches. At first Yang was able to keep up with Dante's attacks but that soon changed. Soon Yang grunted in pain and shock as Dante's fist connected with her body. Continuing his assault, Dante attacked Yan over and over again with fist charged with holy energy. Ending his barrage, Dante crashed his fist into Yang's gut which sent her flying backwards before she crashed into the ground.
"Don't tell me that that is all you got" stated Dante with a smile as he echoed Yang's earlier words. Yang was seething with anger as she struggled to stand back up. As Yang stood back up and looked at Dante with anger, she started to speak.
"AHHH don't mock me" yelled Yang as a sudden burst of magical power came from her. Dante noticed that Yang appeared to be much more powerful now as she charged at him faster than she was before.
Yang's fist collided with Dante's arm as he blocked her attack. Feeling the impact of Yang's attack, Dante was able to confirm that Yang was much more powerful than she was just moments ago. Seeing that she had the advantage for the moment, Yang continued her assault on Dante. Over and over again Yang pummeled Dante as he blocked each hit but not without effort. For serval minutes Yang continued her assault, Dante was impressed that she had found her second wind. Suddenly Yang found an opening and her fist connected with Dante's gut, making him grunt in pain as he was sent flying backwards.
"I'm not done yet" yelled Yang as she charged towards Dante once again. Dante stood up as he watched Yang quickly charge towards him. Deciding that it would be best for him to keep his distance, Dante pointed his hand towards Yang as he gathered magical energy.
"Ray of Heaven" yelled Dante as he shot a beam of holy energy straight towards Yang.
What Yang did next caught Dante completely off guard. Instead of blocking or dodging the attack, Yang continued to charge towards him and the incoming attack. Yang allowed the attack to hit her directly as she grunted in pain making it clear that the attack damaged her. Dante's eyes winded in shock at seeing this while he noticed another jump in Yang's magical power when she was hit. Before Dante could get over his shock, Yang closed the distance between them with even greater speed and crashed her fist into Dante's jaw which made him fly backwards before crashing into the ground.
"So that is your magic huh" asked Dante as he stood back up while his jaw throbbed with pain. Looking at the confidant smirk on Yang, Dante started to understand the type of magic she used. Those items she wore wasn't her magic, sure they helped but it was clear her power was greater than Dante had originally thought. Despite being damaged herself, Yang seemed to be getting stronger not weaker as she sustained more damage.
"So, you finally figured it out have you? My magic is berserker magic. With this magic I get physically stronger the more damage I take" responded Yang with a smile before she charged at Dante. Dante swore to himself as he moved to block Yang's incoming attack.
Yang's fist collided with Dante's arm, and Dante grunted as he felt the full impact of her attack. Her attacks were getting stronger and even when he blocked them, Dante still was damaged. Being pushed backwards, Dante was forced to fly into the air to dodge Yang's next attack. Just as quick as Dante flew into the air, Yang followed him with a superpowered punch launching her into the air. Turning around to face Yang was falling towards him, he channeled his magical energy as he started to speak.
"Ray of Heaven" yelled Dante as he shot another powerful beam of holy energy at Yang. Once again Yang allowed the attack to hit her, causing damage as she continued to fall towards him. Feeling the surge in her magical power, Dante prepared himself for her attack. Yang's fist crashed into his arm, the impact forcing Dante to rocket into the hard ground beneath him.
"This is it" yelled Yang as she crashed into the ground, her fist landing on top of a still collapsed Dante. The ground was torn apart as Dante was hit with the full force of Yang's attack. Grunting in pain Dante used his wings to maneuver some distance away from Yang as he gathered himself.
"I'm impressed you can still stand after my last attack" stated Yang with a smile. Dante was breathing heavily, his body throbbing with pain as he considered his options. While Yang's strength was getting to be overwhelming, Dante was sill sure he could win. Taking a look at Yang, Dante could feel her immense magical power, but it was clear her body had taken significant damage. Smiling to himself Dante figured that while Yang might get stronger with the more damage she takes, her body could only take so much damage before it gave out.
"Trust me Yang, it's going to take a lot more than that to take me out" responded Dante with a smile before he channeled more of his magical power. Feeling Dante's magical power increase, Yang prepared herself to take another hit as she started to speak.
"Go ahead give it your best shot, see what happens" stated Yang in a confidant tone as Dante channeled his magical power. Smiling at Yang, Dante knew that she was planning on tanking another one of his hits. This would be the moment he would claim victory, Dante was going to hit Yang hard enough that she wouldn't be able to take it. It wouldn't matter if she got more powerful, this next attack would make her body quit.
"You asked for it Yang! Heaven's Cannon" yelled Dante as he brough his palms together. A powerful burst of holy energy blasted towards Yang who faltered when she watched the powerful blast flying towards her. It was obvious to her that this attack was much more powerful than Dante's other attacks, that she might not survive this hit. Unfortunately for Yang she came to this realization too late, the attack hit her directly.
"AGHHHHH" yelled Yang as she was enveloped by the all-consuming blast while her body was torn apart.
Pain shot all across her body as Yang felt the full force of the powerful attack before she was sent flying backwards. Crashing into the ground Yang was too damaged to stand back up. Dante smiled at Yang, it was obvious his last attack did the trick, he had won. As Dante transformed back into his normal form and started to walk towards Yang. While Dante was walking towards Yang, he stopped as dark energy leaked out of Yang before vanishing. Curious what the dark energy could mean, Dante walked over to the collapsed Yang.
"Ahhh w-what where am I? Why am I in so much pain" asked Yang in a confused tone as Dante stood in front of her. Dante was confused hearing Yang's words as he started to speak.
'Wait can you not really remember? I didn't hit you that hard" responded Dante in a confused tone. Looking at Yang, Dante got the impression that she really didn't know how or why she was in the situation she was in.
"No, I don't remember anything. I just remember being with my sister and friends and then everything went dark" responded Yang in a pained tone, still unable to move. Dante pondered what this meant. Now that he thought about it, Yang didn't seem like a bad person. Her magical energy seemed to be to pure to be an actual dark wizard. As Dante thought this he came to a realization as he started to speak.
"Yang does the name Phantom Lord or Jose ring any bells" asked Dante as he looked at Yang for her reaction. Yang gave Dante a confused look as she started to speak.
"I've heard of Phantom Lord. Wasn't that the guild that attacked Fairy Tail long ago? What does that have to do with anything" asked Yang in a confused tone. Dante sighed as Yang confirmed his suspicion as he sat down next to her.
"Sorry Yang for hurting you so much. It looks like you are another innocent in this fight" responded Dante as he pondered what this could mean. Yang was confused at Dante's words as she started to speak.
"W-what do you mean" asked Yang in a pained tone as she struggled to sit next to Dante. Dante was impressed that Yang still had the ability to move after their fight, she was more impressive than he originally thought.
"What I mean is that Jose likely cast a dark spell on you to make you do his twisted bidding. It seems that when I beat you in our fight, whatever spell that was holding you broke" responded Dante in a steady tone. Dante could see the anger flash across Yang's eyes at the thought of someone controlling her actions. Her anger then turned into sorrow and guilt as she looked around the area and realized she must be responsible for the destruction.
"What did I do exactly when I was being controlled" asked Yang in a fearful tone, afraid to learn about her crimes. Dante gave her a sympathetic smile as he explained the situation to Yang and what she did while under Jose's control. After his explanation, Yang had a look of both anger and regret as she started to speak.
"Damn him! How dare he make me do those things" responded Yang seething with anger. Dante placed a hand on her shoulder in order to calm her down as he started to speak.
"Calm down Yang, you won't be able to do anything while injured like that. I had to damage you pretty good to win our fight. More of my friends in Fairy Tail is coming in a day and one of them is a healer but even with her healing magic you won't be able to fight for a long while" responded Dante in a reassuring tone. Yang turned her attention towards Dante, a determined look on her face as she started to speak.
"You don't understand, I need to fight" responded Yang.
"Yang don't worry. My friends and I are capable of dealing with Jose. I don't want you risking your life when you need to rest and recover" responded Dante.
"No, it's not just that. If the last thing I remember is being with my sister and friends then that means they are likely under Jose's control as well. I need to save them" responded Yang. Dante gave Yang an understanding look, he related to the need to save friends and family. While looking Yang in the eyes, Dante started to speak.
"I promise my friends and I will save your sister and your friends. Please just let us do the work, you are in no shape to help" responded Dante his voice full of conviction. Looking at Dante and his determined look to help her despite being enemies a short while ago, Yang blushed as she noticed how handsome he was. Seeing that Dante was determined to help and that her own body was screaming in pain, Yang sighed with defeat as she started to speak.
"Okay, I leave it to you. Please save them, I don't know what I'll do if anything permanent happens to them" responded Yang in a sad tone. Making Yang look at him by cupping her chin, Dante started to speak.
"I promise your sister and friends will be saved. Fairy Tail doesn't leave anyone behind" responded Dante with a kind smile that made Yang blush. Yang had just meet Dante and already she could feel herself falling for him. She just hoped that Dante could fulfill his promise and save her sister and friends.
End of Chapter 201