Ok so here is where you will now get an idea of exactly how big this story is going to be as of this chapter, what I mean by that is mainly the sequels to the stories since this chapter will feature characters who may or may not be a part of the sequels but here is the catch … this is where the crossovers come in.
Now for this particular story it isn't massively major crossover stuff but it is massive for the story to come so I suppose I'll explain a little.
I have already established Gods and Devils within the story in addition to time and space manipulation on a God Scale, additionally I have dropped hints here or there about alternate worlds though it isn't really focused on just discussed in passing conversation.
From this chapter onwards the exact scale of what I have now dubbed The Tale Of Natsu Dragneel will be revealed so I can't wait to see the reviews after you've all read the next set of chapters I drop!
I do not own Fairy Tail Hiro Mashima does.
The Power Of The Demonic Dragon
/Cube/
Mard Geer sat atop his throne with a grin plastered on his face, gathered in the hall were the Demon Gates of Tartaros who were basically the commanders within the guild.
"So Lord E.N.D really does walk in this wretched realm after all … his power feels almost unreal!"
"Indeed it does but may I remind you all that Lord Zeref's orders are not yet completed there is still much to be done, the gate may be open but we must succeed in putting him through," Mard Geer said as he eyed his subordinates all of whom were transfixed on the lacrima vision in front of them.
'Now I understand why you were able to fight against me and live Natsu Dragneel … Etherious Natsu Dragneel the ultimate living weapon.'
"You must all take your posts so that we may begin the process of widening the gate to fit him through, we must hurry for the War God Eliza escaped with the girl and likely took her back to the Fairy Tail guild and they will mobilize for a counterattack to help Natsu … let us make sure they arrive too late."
"As you command Mard Geer," the Demon Gates said in unison as they all began to take their respective seats.
/Magnolia/
"Master we've searched everywhere but we can't even find a trace," Erza practically sobbed as she leant on Elise's shoulder for support.
"It hasn't been that long since she was taken but I must admit this is quite odd … I have a feeling that this is only the catalyst for a greater tragedy."
"Does anyone know where Natsu is either he wasn't at Saint Warrod's home," Mira added as many in the guild shrugged.
The guild hall was silent as many of the members thought about what their next move would be when a portal appeared and Eliza stepped out holding the brutalized Wendy.
The entire guild hall was stunned as the War Goddess placed her down gently on bar and turned to face them all.
"Mother what happened to Wendy and … why has she been hurt so …"
"The Tartaros guild kidnapped her for a specific purpose," Eliza replied as she sat down and began to think.
"And what would that be," Makarov asked when Erza froze.
"No they didn't do it for … please tell me it isn't for him Eliza!"
"I'm afraid so Erza they kidnapped Wendy to lure Natsu in."
"But how come you have Wendy with you mother I thought the Gods weren't allowed to interfere?"
"Because Natsu asked me to that's why … he found her staked to a cross and got her down, his anger boiled over after he fought a being that was the combination of Jose and his ancestors. Seeing Wendy as she was broke something within him and now he is mindlessly fighting against thousands of Demons with the intent on slaying every last one of them for Wendy's sake."
"Why didn't he wait for us to come help!"
"You all don't understand … well your Guild Master would, as things are the area he is fighting will be nothing but a wasteland by tonight and … there will be nothing left."
"Wait so what the hell is Salamander doing!"
"Giving his life so that you all may live free of his enemies," Eliza said as she stood up and went to the door.
"Wait take us with you," Erza said with a steely gaze as Eliza matched it.
"I won't, Natsu as he is now would no longer recognize friend or foe he has given in to his bloodlust in order to fight at his absolute peak. Combined with the fact that he has already been hit heavily psychologically before finding Wendy and I'm surprised that he is even able to speak coherently."
"Just what happened to him Eliza what did he see," Makarov asked as the War Goddess sighed.
"Look I know I shouldn't be doing this but you need to understand what he is, all of you. Natsu isn't like the rest of you he isn't … human. Natsu is a being created to be a living weapon and one that you all know from legend."
"He is the Demon known as E.N.D," Makarov finished as the guild was stunned into silence.
The entire guild didn't know what to make of this new information, the man they looked up to and admired was really a Demon created by Zeref and the strongest one at that.
"So that's what my Take Over's have been hiding from me when I asked them about what they discussed with Natsu they knew the whole time," Mira gasped as Eliza nodded sadly.
"Natsu isn't doing so well right now but I have faith that he will pull through this and come back even stronger … I must go."
"But wait mother you can't just leave at least tell us where Natsu is," pleaded Elise as the War Goddess snapped her fingers and summoned a portal before looking back at Elise.
"I simply cannot do that … for your own safety … and his own sanity."
With that Eliza disappeared as many in the guild were stunned into silence, Erza however was already in action as she grabbed Wendy and began taking her to the infirmary.
"Jet go and fetch Porlyusica at once!"
"Erza just what are you thinking of doing," Makarov asked as she turned back to face the old man.
"Wendy must be cared for that would be what Natsu would do … then once I am sure she will be fine I'll be putting a team together to go find Natsu."
"Erza you heard what Eliza said you can't-."
"To hell with what Eliza fucking said Natsu would've done even more for us, anyone who wants to come with me raise your hands!"
Surprisingly many in the guild backed away which shocked not only Erza but Makarov as well.
"Well would you look at that they show their true colours … I figured something like this would happen one day though not including the whole Lord of Demons being Natsu thing."
"Laxus when did you get back," Mira gasped in shock as the man appeared in a bolt of lightning.
"You can count me in on this Erza I owe him quite a lot including a punch to the face for not telling me this sooner think of all the training we could've done," the Lightning Dragon Slayer said with a smirk as Erza teared up.
"Well you can count me in too Erza if it weren't for Natsu I wouldn't have progressed anywhere close to what I am and gained what I consider to be a family," Elise said as she stood beside Laxus.
"Count me in too!"
"Mira no you can't," Elfman roared as Mira turned back to look at him in surprise.
"And why not Elfman he's always been there for us not once did he view me as a Demon despite my Take Overs!"
"But Mira he's the real deal!"
"Elfman you can't be serious," Mira said completely stunned at the man's words. "I can't believe that you would ever think in such a way … my own brother!"
"I'm goin too Salamander gave me a chance even after all that shit I pulled back when I was in Phantom and he even helped me become stronger no way I can't at least be there for him now," Gajeel said as he stood with the group of mages gathered near Erza.
"And what about you Gray Natsu saved your master's life and killed Deliora for you surely you aren't going to throw it back in his face?"
"Erza he's a monster created by Zeref he deserves to be destroyed!"
"Well he has my backing too," Jellal said as he emerged from the wall with a scowl planted firmly on his face. "I can't believe what I'm seeing and hearing from all of you THAT MAN HAS FOUGHT FOR YOU TO LENGTHS THAT WOULD BREAK A NATIONS WORTH OF PEOPLE YET YOU TURN YOUR BACKS THE MOMENT HE HAS ONE SECRET!"
"You're one to talk Jellal you worked with Zeref too," Gray spat as the bluenette began taking steps towards him only for Erza to raise her hand to stop him.
"Stop Jellal Natsu … he wouldn't want you to do that."
Jellal grit his teeth and nodded slowly taking a deep breath to calm himself before looking at most of the gathered mages in disgust.
"Natsu told me Fairy Tail was all about being a family, being with each other through thick and thin … I know some of you aren't coming because you aren't strong enough and that's ok but as for the lot of you who dare to step back and call him a monster … where were you when Phantom threatened to wipe Magnolia off the face of the Earth, where were you when the Seven Dragons appeared and WHERE WERE YOU ON TENROU WHEN HE SAVED YOUR UNGRATEFUL ASSES FROM ACHNOLOGIA!"
"I know you aren't one of them gramps but I still can't believe this guild has fallen so far … Natsu succeeded in stopping me from taking over but I see that the sense of true family left a long time ago."
The mages on Natsu's side left with the rest of the guild being stunned into silence as Erza turned her steely gaze back on them.
"You should all consider yourselves lucky Gildarts wasn't here … you would have broken that man's heart with the way you're treating Natsu."
And with that Erza left as a small ball of darkness dispelled itself from the corner of the guild.
/Several Miles From The Demonic Battle/
Zeref stood atop a hill with his eyes closed as he soaked in the sheer magical power being unleashed just a few miles ahead, his eyes slowly opened as the strange being appeared next to him.
"Fairy Tail has fractured and news will begin to spread of what Natsu Dragneel truly is … however there were some that refused to submit to their innate hatred of Demons and try to come to his aid."
"I have a good feeling I know which ones they were as well … have you cleaned the fools from your being yet?"
"I am still in the process of doing so however Geoffrey simply will not submit however his will is being destroyed as we speak, what are your new orders?"
"Firstly I think you deserve a reward for your work … a name befitting one such as you should suffice I think. From now on you shall be known as Infinite Darkness or just The Darkness for short."
"I … find this most acceptable since it is all I am or all I ever was and will be."
"This should make it easier for you to purge those fools from existence and become your own, their power was useful in creating you however that is the extent of their abilities. The fools thought that I would come to their aid for mere revenge … such foolishness only befits them such an end don't you think?"
"Indeed however from their foolishness a powerful gift was borne and with it I can better serve you Lord Zeref."
"Which brings me to my next task … you will stick with Natsu and constantly remind him of his failures, his anger, hatred and primal rage will bring forth newer and greater power that will pave the way for that Dragons destruction."
"Understood I will keep you updated," The Darkness said as he disappeared in a pitch black haze.
/Beneath The Cube – Natsu's POV/
The Demonic Dragon let out a primal roar that shook the entire area as he expanded his wings to their full width and stood tall to inspire fear among the ranks of the Demon hordes which were being sent against him to seemingly no end.
Natsu knew what he was but he didn't care anymore Wendy was far from here Eliza had seen to that and now he had a job to do, Natsu knew he had no right to play the hero that much was true but killing off a few thousand Demons couldn't hurt anyone.
"Are you sure you all have the power to stand against me," Natsu roared as he let loose a torrent of flames that were a mixture of purple, green, black and dark red which washed over the Demons melting them to the bone.
He had to give the Demons credit they were relentless in their pursuit of his death however it wouldn't be enough his healing factor seemed to have only gotten faster since he turned into this Demonic Dragon state.
The fight had been going on for hours and Natsu hadn't even felt a slight dent in his stamina or magic reserves, was this the true power of E.N.D? To Natsu such answers could wait because he had a job to do and if things kept up the way they did he would be fighting for some time to come.
"Where are the Demon Gates, where is Mard Geer! Do they cower in their little Cube for protection, you all know what I am and I'll use every last bit of my power to see you wiped from existence!"
Natsu let loose a powerful roar which was pitch black that tore up the enemy ranks however he didn't stop there, arching his neck he redirected his continuous roar towards the Cube itself as he struck the top right had corner before the attack ceased blowing it off.
"I know it was one of you lot who did it Tartaros so tell me who it was, the Demon Gates or Mard Geer himself!"
Natsu began to flap his torn Demonic looking wings as he took to the skies which made the jobs of the Demons on the ground completely useless, Natsu came back around and let loose a roar with the same multi coloured fire that annihilated even more Demons before turning his sights on the Cube.
"You will not be safe in there I will reach you!"
Natsu flew up to the small hole he blasted in the Cube, several Demons had already started repairing the hole when suddenly the Dragons head came crashing through along with part of one of his claws as he let loose an ear piercing roar all the while clinging onto the structure.
"Don't think I've forgotten what you did Keyes that village didn't deserve such a fate I shall be sure the debt is repaid with blood!"
Many Demons began slashing and firing all sorts of curses at Natsu's head however any parts they blasted off seemed to regrow almost straight away, if one looked at his Dragon forms appearance they could clearly see that the entire body of the Dragon was comprised of already dead flesh that simply needed to be removed which gave way for the regeneration.
Natsu had been prying his way into the Cube slowly and now had his other claw in there and was using it to tear away more of the walls preventing his entry, he let loose a powerful roar that destroyed the entire floor his head was on and blasted a hole in the opposite end of the Cube when he saw that being again.
"Why bother Natsu Dragneel all this effort will be for naught you still failed that girl Wendy because you were too busy trying to gain fame and power."
"You again haven't you tormented me enough go back to whatever pit you came from!"
"Only as soon as you stop trying to play the hero all the time and give in to your anger, hatred and primal rage completely."
"If I could reach you I'd eat you right now is that primal enough!"
The Darkness could feel a shift in the Cubes power and raised an eyebrow before shaking his head.
"Lord Zeref will not be pleased with this development … do I go and tell him or do I stay on mission?"
"How about you come a little closer and I'll make all your problems disappear," Natsu growled as he snapped his teeth at The Darkness only to fall short.
"No it is too late to stop this but it presents a unique opportunity so I will go along with it," The Darkness said as Natsu suddenly felt a powerful force push him out of the hole making him have to chase after the Cube once more.
/Terminus/
The entire Council watched the battle with conflicted feelings, up until now Natsu had been a breath of fresh air and many of them found themselves drawn to the Demon however watching what was arguably his descent down the path to madness was something painful to partake in.
"Is there really nothing we can do this is that bastard Zeref's fault after all," one of the mid tier God's cried as many nodded in agreement.
"He was the best shot any of us had at destroying Achnologia what do we do if he turns into another one!"
"Natsu would sooner die than become a second coming of that thing," Eliza spat as an ebony knife found itself planted millimetres from the offending God's head.
"Eliza don't throw those we've discussed this," one of the God's of Creation sighed.
"You know we are all mostly in agreement that something should be done about this so why can't we just do it?"
"And what would you suggest we do Eliza all flock down to the mortal realm and give him a shoulder to cry on perhaps give him a piece of paper that says you killed like thousands of beings but it's ok your still the same guy! We're dealing with Zeref's sick influence here!"
"You know … we could always ask the Devils for help," Felicity said before covering her ears at the uproar that followed. "You all know they could help none of you will admit it!"
"There will be order at once," the Gods of Creation and Destruction said in unison as the room went deathly silent.
"We are still at war with the Devils Felicity there isn't any way the Devil Triumvirate would agree … wait no of course there is one way but it is a long shot," one of the Gods of Destruction said as all the Gods waited expectantly.
"You all know what Natsu really is … the Demon known as E.N.D, he is powerful enough to the point that he would actually have a place on the Triumvirate alongside other well known Demon Lords."
"And in the process they would grant him his sanity back since he would technically be a God thereby removing him from such mortal afflictions," Eliza said in shock. "But would that really be something Natsu would want?"
"Eliza look at him he doesn't know right from wrong at the moment, whatever that Darkness creature is it has poisoned his mind and caused him to doubt himself and seeing the brutality of the false Demons has pushed him beyond the edge of sanity. If bringing him back on the path to defeating the Dragon of the Apocalypse means he must ascend to a position he really should have been granted anyway then that is what must be done, he will understand when he regains himself."
"You are all quite right," a new voice said as he walked into the Council. "The position would be cleanse the mind of the Darkness and grant the ability to broker peace between the Gods and Devils that you all desire."
"How the hell are you here this shouldn't be possible!"
"With me has the word possible ever applied Eliza … watch what Tartaros is about to do it's pretty important."
"Wait what are they doing," one of the Gods shouted.
"They're sending him to Tartaros!"
"And you will allow it to happen … send a message to the Triumvirate that Lord E.N.D needs assistance and the wheels shall turn from there …"
"But wait how can you actually be here," one of the Gods of Creation asked as the man grinned.
"Well you see it all started like this …"
/The Cube – Natsu's POV/
The Cube was brimming with Demonic energy as the small portal on the base of the Cube began to glow, Natsu roared realizing that Tartaros were up to something and went to attack once more only for a strange force to latch onto him halting his movement and sending him crashing to the ground.
"THIS WILL NOT HOLD ME FOR LONG MARD GEER I WILL REMOVE YOUR FILTH FROM THIS WORLD MARK MY WORDS!"
"Lord E.N.D must you be so cold towards your own brothers and sisters we all live for the will of Zeref the same as you," Mard Geer said aloud as Natsu let out an ear piercing roar to voice his disgust in such a statement.
"YOU DARE COMPARE ME TO THE LIKES OF YOU MARD GEER THE LOT OF YOU ARE NOTHING BUT FALSE DEMONS WHO FEAST ON THE SCRAPS ZEREF TOSSES YOU LIKE COMMON VERMIN, THE SOONER SCUM LIKE YOU ARE WIPED FROM THE WORLD THE SOONER REAL DEMONS CAN SHOW THAT THEY ARENT AS DISGRACEFUL AS WHAT YOU PORTRAY THEM AS!"
"Enough of this banish him," Mard Geer shouted as Natsu felt whatever force this was dragging him closer and closer to the base of the cube as a blood red portal appeared. "Goodbye E.N.D and may we never meet again."
Natsu was sucked into the portal roaring and letting loose powerful attacks that left craters behind as the heavily damaged Cube powered down after successfully getting a Dragon sized Natsu through the portal.
/?/
Natsu's eyes shot open and he raised his head to look at where he was, looking at the sky and the surrounding area and he quickly figured out where they sent him.
"A place just as fitting for a Demon like me."
The void black with a blood red moon shining down on the pale realm, the area he seemed to have wound up in was full of lava and rocks for miles.
Natsu stood up to his full height and expanded his wings before taking flight heading high into the air to get an idea as to where he was, in the distance was what he assumed was the capital so he just started flying towards it.
After 10 minutes he arrived on the outskirts of the city and landed knowing that the beings that lived here would have undoubtedly sent someone to get him and right on cue several appeared.
"Is this him?"
"I thought they said he was insane and needed help?"
"Perhaps they weren't lying you two … look at him …"
Natsu only saw red as three Demonic beings stood before him as he began to unleash his power once again before roaring to signal his intent to attack.
"Such power … and for one so young!"
"We need one of the twelve or one of the Arch Demons we don't stand a chance against him he's way too powerful even more powerful than they said!"
Natsu was upon the three Devils in moments but was suddenly struck across the face and pinned to the ground by several others.
"Archons thank you we had no idea he would be this powerful!"
Twelve beings descended down to the ground in a circle around Natsu all bearing strange Demonic staves which began to glow holding Natsu in place.
"Arch Demons you may let go of him now," one of the twelve said as Natsu growled.
"What has Zeref done this time …"
"This was the one who was supposed to be able to kill Achnologia wasn't it?"
"Indeed but it seems Zeref has seen the need to corrupt his mind … it seems the Gods weren't lying then."
"He must be taken to assume his seat otherwise the madness could corrupt him forever."
"As for you foul Darkness you have no place here," one of the twelve said as his eyes began to glow crimson and The Darkness emerged from Natsu.
"I am following Lord Zeref's orders to the letter …"
"Zeref holds no authority in our domain now begone before you corrupt Lord E.N.D further!
The twelve all looked at The Darkness as their eyes glowed crimson at the same time and he was kicked out of the realm.
"He must be taken to the Triumvirate at once but we must revert him back to his base form otherwise he won't fit through the doors let alone his own seat."
Again their eyes glowed crimson as Natsu's form slowly began to shift until he was human once again, then one of the twelve looked him in the eyes and all he saw was black.
"So this is E.N.D … his power definitely holds up to the stories."
"Of course it does he is a Devil like the rest of us!"
"A Demon Lord with the power to kill Achnologia … the rest of the Triumvirate is going to have a fucking field day when they see him assume his seat."
"Perhaps but we'd better hurry before he wakes up … you there send a message to the Gods saying that a truce shall be called until E.N.D has awoken and that fighting shall cease!"
"As you command Archon," one of the Arch Demons said before vanishing in red smoke.
/Natsu Retrieval Team/
"So do we even have any idea where to find him," Laxus asked as the group sat around the river on the outskirts of Magnolia.
"We don't really have the time to go town to town combing the local rumour mill for sightings do we," Mira sighed.
"Actually what if we ask for sightings of the Tartaros guild or Demons in general," Elise said as many simply agreed that if any line of questioning would work then it would be that when everyone felt a monstrous amount of magical power coming straight for them.
A large tree seemed to be seemingly growing towards them with a man that froze everyone solid riding atop it, the man lowered the tree low enough to the ground to speak to the gathered mages.
"Are you lot friends with young Natsu?"
"Yes Saint Warrod we are sir," Erza said as she stood upright.
"All of you get on with me at once I have a task for you all," Warrod said as they all quickly jumped onto the large tree and it took off.
"So do you know where Natsu is Saint Warrod?"
"I know where he's being held if that helps … he put up an absolutely monumental fight his power put God Serena to shame but Tartaros did something to him and he was sucked into that Cube thing they live in."
"Well at least he went down fighting," Laxus said as Warrod shook his head.
"Young man you have no idea what that young man did but it was one of the biggest massacres I've seen in all my years I'd estimate the losses for Tartaros to be at least 25 000 Demons."
Everyones jaws collectively dropped as Warrod remained oddly serious.
"If Tartaros hadn't done what they did I'd say Natsu could have actually succeeded in wiping them out even if they did keep sending in more forces."
"Saint Warrod how did you know where Natsu was?"
"Are you kidding me young one the amount of magical power being given off by that battle could be felt half of Fiore away I'm surprised you lot couldn't feel it!"
"Surely you have to be kidding Saint Warrod 25 000 that's like 10x bigger than Fiore's maximum military," Laxus scoffed as Warrod shook his head.
"It was probably more he was wiping out miles of them with breath attacks so it's hard to say, damn Dragons and their breath attacks …"
"Hold on what did you just say," Gajeel said as Warrod scratched his head.
"Oh well he turned into this fearsome looking black and red Dragon and began tearing the place up it was quite a sight."
"How the hell did he do that!"
"Who knows Gajeel all we can do is pray that he hasn't gotten himself killed yet," Erza said worriedly as the tree continued to make its way towards the battle site.
/Devils Triumvirate – Natsu's POV/
Natsu's eyes slowly opened with his head feeling like he laid it down on the rail line at the station and waited, groaning he sat up and froze.
There were many eyes on him and not all of them humanoid and that's when it hit him, he was in the Devils land. It was then he noticed where he was sitting, his eyes quickly realized that this room was an exact replica of the ones the Gods used and he wasn't sitting in the guests chair … no he was in one of the big boy chairs.
"Uh … hi."
"Wow what shit first words you think he would've done something cool like tried to fight us," one of the Devils said as Natsu looked at them confused.
"I take it you are wondering where you are Natsu better known to us as E.N.D," a voice boomed from one of the tables just above him and to his shock he realized just how high he actually was sitting.
"Uh yeah I apologize for sitting in this seat I know I should probably be down there so I'll just uh …"
"Man this is weird I thought he was like OP and did awesome stuff and had confidence?"
"Everyone just shut up he probably has no idea what's going on," another one of the twelve sighed as Natsu nodded slowly.
"I suppose we have some explaining to do then for you see you Natsu have always had a place here from the moment of your creation and many of the others here can attest to that."
"Well hang on aren't you kind of like the Gods where you were born into this?"
"Some were yes but the thing is unlike them one can attain the title 'Devil' if they meet certain requirements. Let's let some of the other members of the Triumvirate introduce themselves and give you a little background on them, who would like to go first?"
A strange looking human who had some fox like traits stood and addressed Natsu.
"Greetings E.N.D I am Kurama or better known in my own realm as the Kyuubi No Kitsune or Nine Tailed Fox. I myself was once derived from a being known as the Juubi or simply the Ten Tails but was split into nine different parts with the number of tails corresponding to the amount of power Nine being the highest and One being the lowest. Now you see being the strongest Demon from where I am from I obtained this seat since my raw power is far above many of the members you see below you, I would like to test my own strength against you one day however I just got sealed into some brat so that may have to wait."
"Hold on if you really are an all powerful Demon Fox then how did you get sealed into some kid," Natsu asked as many of the other Devils began to snicker in the background.
"That's for me to know brat!"
"It's because he got sealed away by the worlds version of the sealing arts by a master of them … such a shame too," a new voice said as Kurama growled.
"Shut up you pompous and go back to chasing the Shinigami's backside!"
"Who are you," Natsu asked as a man with the scent of death stood up two seats across from him.
"I'm Aizen kid, Sosuke Aizen. I can tell by your expression that you're wondering why I smell like death and that's a relatively simple thing to answer, I'm the local Shinigami kid.
"Local Shinigami so wait you're the reaper of death?"
"Well not really it's hard to explain it involves a lot of Kido spells chuck some bankai stuff in there and you'd begin to understand why I'm known as a Shinigami … hey you mind standing in the centre there I haven't gotten to my Kido in awhile-?"
"Enough you were specifically told not to use those techniques here Lord Aizen it took far too long to clean up the mess you caused last time you went and had a little target practice," one of the Archons shouted as Aizen merely chuckled.
"Fine whatever you say you are keeping me out of prison after all unlike the fuzzball over there."
"Watch your mouth runt," Kurama growled as Natsu shook his head.
"Hang on so you have to be evil to get a seat here?"
"No you just have to be dark natured Natsu, light isn't always good as dark isn't always evil I'm sure after fighting that bastard Ravus you have an idea of what I'm referring to?"
"You know that does make some sense but some of you look genuinely evil to me so what's the go with that?"
"To put things in simple terms for you Natsu this is where the misunderstood villains and dark heroes come, you have been selected for your world since you are E.N.D and that bastard Zeref doesn't deserve a spot and Achnologia is just … just no."
"I'm not sure I completely get it yet but whatever I guess a monster like me belongs here after I went on that rampage," Natsu said with a depressed look.
"Actually there is a reason behind why you did that Natsu," one of the twelve Archons said as he snapped his fingers and in the centre an image of The Darkness appeared.
"It's that thing again …"
"Indeed he has recently been dubbed 'The Darkness' and is one of Zeref's most loyal servants. His type of magic invaded your mind and not only subdued your mind but the mind of Igneel as well and even the E.N.D split personality causing all of you to lash out at anything and everything in pure unbridled hate."
"This guy seems way too powerful to be made up from the descendents of that Geoffrey guy I mean I beat Jose when I was like 100x weaker …"
"Indeed you are correct Natsu it is far too strong but you see it may be the combination of seven of them but it actually bares none of their being at all since it has purged them, all that remains is what Zeref wanted which is the anger, hatred and darkness that the group harboured for Fairy Tail."
"So do you all have any idea how strong this guy is exactly because Eliza said he was as strong as Ravus was yet once I got mad I tore him to shreds?"
"Yes you destroyed his physical body however he will remain in this world as a manifestation until Zeref is destroyed … have you been informed of what is to come for you?"
"Well that darkness thing spoke of Fairy Tail being fractured, some Titan a massive war with me Zeref and Achnologia fighting and me being lost to all of time?"
"Well that is pretty accurate however it isn't set in stone Natsu like The Darkness said, there are indeed fixed points in time that must occur no matter what however those things aren't which is why it is up to you to ensure not only the destruction of the Hybrid but also Achnologia as well only then do you have a chance of preventing your death."
"I see … so can I ask what exactly do I get by being here on the Triumvirate?"
"A fair question Natsu and one we should probably have explained earlier … actually do we still have the leaflets lying around?"
One of the twelve snapped their fingers and a leaflet appeared in front of Natsu and he couldn't help but laugh at the sheer stupidity of all mighty Devils having such a novel thing like flyers to explain such important things, shaking his head he began to read.
Welcome To The Triumvirate!
So you've been granted a seat on the Triumvirate congratulations are in order but before you start celebrating fellow Devil there are a few things we need to go over!
Firstly what does it mean to be a Devil, Devils are often seen as evil beings with the whole evil and world domination thing but that couldn't be further from the truth. As a Devil you now oversee an important role in the greater scheme of things similar to the Gods in Terminus although better because you actually get to go places!
As a Devil you would have been chosen for a specific trait or selected based on certain feats that qualify you for the position and placed in a seat based on where the Archon's believe you rank among the entire Triumvirate.
To be on the Triumvirate means you are now a being gifted with higher powers like the Gods and as such you must ensure that you use those powers responsibly, here is an outline of the powers you will receive now that you are a member of the Triumvirate.
A significant increase in overall power which will put you above most mortals
Everyone's favourite immortality unless you are already a being that possesses such however this does not apply within the mortal realms
Hones combat senses and the Devils Eye which is the crimson red eyes you may have noticed your fellow Devils with
The ability to create pathways to wherever you want to go (AKA a portal)
Higher mastery in your abilities so that you may carry out your duties to the best of your abilities
Underlings because no self respecting Devil should go without them
Now you might think this is all a bit much but remember you have been chosen among all the dark beings in your realm to represent it so you've earned it, now to outline the ranking structure so that you have an idea on your place in the Council.
The list goes as follows from highest to lowest:
Archons
Arch Demons
Greater Demons
Demon
Lesser Demons
Thralls
The Triumvirate has always believed in a simple ranking structure so that you can understand exactly where you rank among your fellow Devils, the Triumvirate has been arranged so that each tier is higher than the last so take a look at where you rank.
Natsu stopped reading and he quickly realized he was under the Arch Demon category and was stunned but continued reading nevertheless.
The higher you place means the more powerful you are than the Devils below you but don't worry if you didn't place too high you can still advance if you work hard enough, now its time to go over some rules that you need to be made aware of as a Devil of the Triumvirate.
Firstly you are free to come and go as you please back to your realm since we have no problem allowing you to run around the mortal realms, if you receive summons from the Archons however you are to return immediately without question.
Second you are not allowed to kill a fellow member of the Triumvirate, fighting each other is perfectly fine as long as you aren't going to kill each other.
Thirdly you are not to bring anyone to this realm unless you have the permission from an Archon or an Arch Demon because some realms have beings that can travel through dimensions and the Archons don't need the hassle of wiping such stains from our realm if they find out it exists.
Fourth, under no circumstances are you to engage in trying to steal power from another member or try to create a being of power equal to your own in your reality as it upsets the balance.
Fifth, if you encounter the Hybrid or the Dragon that consumes all things you are not to allow them entry into our realm for obvious reasons and are to flee if you are engaging Achnologia unless you are Lord E.N.D.
Finally under no circumstances are you to use your abilities to cause widespread mayhem in your worlds, you may use them in order to fight when necessary however mindlessly killing is not allowed unless there is a specific reason given by the Archons for doing so
Hopefully this flyer has given you greater insight into the new journey you have begun; remember you are a Devil now so make sure you represent us in a positive light.
Natsu just blinked as he finished the flyer trying to process what he had just read as one of the Archons began to speak.
"Now Natsu you must remain in your seat until the process of linking you to our realm has been completed, once done we will have one of your fellow Arch Demons take you to the training grounds in order to assist you in fixing your power which has been stunted by Zeref in his foolishness."
"I … I thank you greatly Archon," Natsu said as he nodded his head in respect all the while thoughts were running through his head about exactly what the hell he'd gotten himself into."
Ok to give you a better idea about who exactly is on the Triumvirate I'll put it like this … any character who is evil but has redeeming qualities or is a Demon by nature but isn't necessarily evil is on it. The Archons are the parallel to the Gods of Creation and Destruction and I'm going to say this now I've dropped hints here or there about change among the Gods ranks and the Gods of Creation and Destruction will be changing as well and you'll have a pretty good idea who they are since I've made it twelve.
Natsu would naturally get absolutely rocked by them so don't expect him to be fighting one of them for a loooooong time and I'm talking like not even the sequels sequel.
Anyway this brings me to the part I wanted to ask if there is a specific character you want to see as part of the Gods or Devils now is your chance to ask for them because now that both sides are in the story I can add them in and I think it'd be a fun idea if you all could have a character you like in there provided they meet certain requirements.
So yeah I expect to cop some flak for doing this but it's how I've wanted things to go since the start of the story when I began ages ago and now I'm here I'm just excited so I can't wait to keep it up!
See you all in the next one!