Hi guys Azza here.
Before anything else would like to apologize to Tokoolforu2handle he is indeed right the idea for the Nova Fists does indeed go to him sorry for not including it last chapter it was like 4am when I got through checking it over and adding the pre chapter stuff so yeah all credit to him/her.
ChaosofTime – Literally my reasoning when I used their island I was like they are used in one arc and never seen again perfect ammo for Natsu haha and I'm not gonna even attempt to come up with a reason why the Black Arts are spelt backwards its clichéd as hell and I just rolled with it haha!
Anyway with all that out of the way on with the chapter which by the way will give you an idea of just how little sanity I truly have in terms of how big this verse is haha!
I do not own Fairy Tail Hiro Mashima does.
The Fated Revival Of The First Hybrid
/Natsu's POV/
Natsu was currently lying in a crater panting slightly as he glared at Zeref who hovered thirty feet in the air looking right down at him with the same sad smile with two black magic circles in his hands aimed right at him.
"I wonder how much longer this crap is gonna drag on for," he sighed as he leapt to his feet, launching out of the crater as two streams of darkness flooded the crater setting off a large explosion.
Zeref shot towards Natsu's location as the two locked fists once again shattering the earth beneath them as they began furiously trading blows once again.
"How long do you plan on fighting me Natsu it is clear you don't have enough power to kill me?"
"Awfully cocky of you Zeref considering I've been steadily closing a gap of 800 years that you had to train," Natsu replied with a smirk receiving a punch to the face in response. "Did I strike a nerve?"
"Don't get too full of yourself you haven't reached my level yet …"
"You mean his level right?"
The two struck each other across the face sending them both skidding back ripping up the earth beneath their feet. Natsu spat out a tooth and wiped the trail of blood that trickled down from his mouth wincing as he felt a new one take its place.
"That was a low blow but ultimately true," Zeref sighed. "We've been fighting for some time now with neither one of us showing any real signs of fatigue as we destroy more and more of the country."
"So you want to surrender then?"
"Why even waste the breath on something like that when you know I won't ever surrender?"
"Because I can be hopeful that's why but even if I wasn't the idea of ending this conflict without any more bloodshed is quite appealing."
"A foolish thought this late in the game especially when you told me you had resolved yourself to die in this conflict before the fight even started."
"I do intend to die Zeref make no mistake about that but not against you. Currently heading towards us at top speed is the biggest threat to our world and I would gladly give my life to exterminate his."
"A yes I've felt his presence inching closer as we've fought no doubt he is veering right towards us because of the overwhelming aura being exuded."
"Surely even Ahnkseram sees the value in not continuing this fight when Achnologia is less than an hour away?"
Zeref smiled sadly before tilting his head upward as the smile began a full on sadistic smirk causing Natsu to tense.
"I see no reason not to continue this fight Natsu Dragneel not when my revival is so close at hand!"
"So you've finally shown yourself Ahnkseram …"
"You and Zeref seem to be holding back far too much for my liking perhaps trying to save the pathetic bystanders? I couldn't care less about any of the scum of this world they have gone on for far too long all that matters is I see Achnologia defeated so that my base of power is secure!"
"Base of power, you might be strong but you wouldn't even be able to beat the Gods of Creation and Destruction by yourself let alone Micheal and Lucifer. You think you have that much power?"
"You haven't noticed it yet have you," Ahnkseram said barking with laughter whilst pointing at him. "Do you not feel the change in your own power ever since this fight began; the colour of your hair?"
Natsu gave Ahnkseram a confused look as the mad Hybrid continued to laugh.
"You really haven't noticed have you as your own aura continued to modify your body. From your clothes to your hair you've been inching closer to what your true Hybrid state will become!"
Looking at his clothes he realized Ahnkseram was right since his coat was now white with a black pattern scattered across it that looked like flames, his hair was almost completely white and had grown slightly longer with Natsu just now feeling it sway in the wind.
"I've gotta say it's kind of heart warming to see someone else with that power but on the other hand it pisses me off after all it was my gift and mine alone!"
"I doubt you would ever be the only one to be a Hybrid especially now that the Gods and Devils seem committed to working together you never know what could happen."
"I can tell you with certainty there will never be another like us Natsu Dragneel after all look at the absolute chaos we've caused for the Gods and Devils eh we're far too troublesome to allow! But enough of this you face me, Ahnkseram, First of the Hybrids and the future ruler of the Multiverse!"
"You really do have a screw loose if you believe you can have a title like that, ruler of the Multiverse there isn't a chance in hell you'd get that title."
"Laugh all you want Dragneel before the torture begins," Ahnkseram roared as a bolt of black lightning struck him singing the top half of his clothes away with the bolt physically attaching itself to his body as a crack in his skin going from the top left of his forehead, through his eye and down his torso as it pulsed with power.
Natsu spat out blood as Ahnkseram appeared in front of him savagely punching him in the gut sending a torrent of darkness and lightning through it and launching him into the sky. Appearing above him Ahnkseram struck him in the back sending another torrent through his body sending him crashing into the earth. Just as Natsu finally gained awareness on what was happening he saw Ahnkseram who remained in the air raise his arm with the same dark lightning.
"Hybrid's Aura: Corrupted Lightning Javelin!"
Above his hand a large javelin of lightning materialized and closed the distance between Natsu and Ahnkseram in a fraction of a second setting of a massive explosion as shockwaves shook the surrounding area.
"Show me your true power as a Hybrid Natsu Dragneel I want to face you at your peak so that when I crush you I'll see the look of utter hopelessness and despair I MUST see it!"
As the smoke died down Ahnkseram saw Natsu had managed to block the attack using a Crash Magic shield. Looking up at Ahnkseram there was a brief flash in his eyes as he vanished appearing right in front of him.
"That wasn't very nice," Natsu growled as he attempted to hit Ahnkseram who simply blocked the attack with his forearm.
"I wasn't aware I had to be nice my most sincere apologies," Ahnkseram said sarcastically as he blew Natsu back with a burst of aura. "I don't think you truly understand just what level this fight truly is do you we are higher beings capable of breaking the laws of existence on a whim! Perhaps it is time I educated you on the power you truly possess."
"Natsu this is Lucifer raise your aura to its maximum!"
Without even replying Natsu did as instructed as the entire area around them began to start warping awkwardly with Ahnkseram cackling away madly to himself.
"Hybrid's Aura: Space And Time Shift!"
"Space and Time what!"
Everything around Natsu seemed to shatter like glass as they appeared somewhere else entirely with Ahnkseram smirking smugly.
"You see this is the power we Hybrid's hold Natsu and you believe the Gods and Devils would ever let us live! We're in the exact same spot as before I just created a small pocket dimension on a whim … ON A WHIM!"
"I knew I had power but to perform something like that …"
"Shocking isn't it well you haven't even seen anything yet because inside this pocket dimension I can do anything I desire and do you know what the first thing that comes to mind when I think of that is?"
"To take back the other half of your soul right?"
"It is only natural for any being to remain whole after all and I've gone over 100 years being only a shell of myself and I've had enough of it! You will return my other half so that I may rise to the glory I was denied so long ago!"
"Fat chance I'm gonna let you do that," Natsu growled as he began rushing towards Ahnkseram morphing his arm into a blade.
"Ah yes the fight of course how could I forget such a thing but you see there is one little problem with that …"
Natsu's eyes shot open as his arm began to move on its own as it stabbed him through the jaw sending him tumbling to the ground as the tendrils began encasing him in order to keep him immobile.
Ahnkseram grinned as he knelt down to Natsu running a finger along the blade before gripping Natsu by the hair.
"You didn't think my other half would just allow you to take my power without a reason did you of course it only proves how stupid you really are. You could have the power and the knowledge because I've had 800 years to get it back and more but the other half of myself on the other hand I'll be taking that back."
Natsu could only grunt in response since he had a blade stuck through his head as Ahnkseram released him and began waving his hands around summoning various things into existence.
"Now then time to construct the workspace for my resurrection everything is in place except for one thing, one tiny bit of knowledge my other half contained that I didn't."
Natsu felt the blade retract as his arm raised slightly into the air with a Black Magic circle appearing in front of his palm sending a burst of magic into the conjured plot of dirt.
"The most vital part of my resurrection that would have complicated things far more than they needed to be had you managed to destroy this half of my soul … the body."
From the small plot of dirt a black coffin rose from the ground with the lid bursting off revealing the dead body of Ahnkseram with no decay whatsoever.
"Of course the moment I acquired the boy I made sure to secure my body for this moment and it has been centuries since I've last laid eyes upon it but today it shall become mine once again! Of course there is only one thing that remains and that is my other half but don't fear for this will only hurt you not me."
Lunging towards Natsu's chest his hand seemed to sink in and began pulling at the bound soul before ripping it out as Natsu's vision went blurry and red causing him to almost fall unconscious on the spot.
"Ah it has been so long since we've seen each other let us join together once more," Ahnkseram said softly as he placed the half he ripped out of Natsu into the corpse forcing the body to return to life.
His eyes opened swiftly as he took the first few steps from the coffin before looking at the other half which was in Zeref's body and smirked. Performing the same technique the soul was ripped from Zeref's body forcing him to collapse to the floor as the now once again whole Ahnkseram waved his arm with the small pocket dimension shifting yet again.
"Ah the feeling of being whole once more I could actually fathom crying … but the process is not yet complete for my soul is in the process of merging together once more to return my true strength to me. Why am I telling you this you might be asking well its quite simple really both of us shall be powering this dimension until the process is complete which means we'll be spending some quality time together as fellow Hybrids," Ahnkseram said with the same grin as he materialized a chair for himself and another moulded around Natsu raising him into a sitting position whilst keeping him bound.
"How long are you gonna keep me here," Natsu asked with his head now fully regenerated.
"Who knows but time flows differently in here than it does outside the dimensional bubble thanks in no small part to that difference in power we have compared to the Gods and Devils that I mentioned earlier. By the way how does it feel to possess such power and yet become prisoner to someone who is still recovering from having their soul gouged out and put back together I'm quite curious?"
"Tell me this though if you aren't a part of Zeref anymore what's gonna happen to him?"
Looking down at the unconscious form of Zeref Ahnkseram showed the first sign of actual humane emotion before looking back to Natsu.
"One of two things will happen either he will simply recover from unconsciousness and continue on as a mortal yet powerful mage or … or he will either die from the shock of separation or begin to rapidly age to what his age should be in reality now that the part of him that granted the immortality has been forcefully stripped away."
"And you would allow that after everything he did for you? Is there not even a shred of compassion in there for the person who followed everything you asked for to the letter allowing for you to even reach your resurrection?"
"Compassion … such a foreign word but nonetheless appropriate for one who had grown with such a thing. I know not of compassion, kindness or true joy rather I simply feel disappointed things had to end up the way they did for Zeref. In the end he was a human who did indeed fit the mould of the ideal form of creation I seek, a man who is strong enough to go to any lengths to achieve their own ends no matter how cruel or callous they must be. To openly defy even myself on some issues yet understanding why the decisions I make are for the greater good."
"You know in a small way that is a form of compassion even if it is twisted."
"And what of you then, over 800 years old you are no stranger to the harshness Zeref thrust upon you be it your fate as a Demonic being or by way of the Alvarez Empire annihilating those you care most about, you would still give him this compassion?"
"Though I no longer possess the memories of when he and I were brothers and I cannot truly accept him as such as a fellow being I cannot deny that I owe my very existence to the lengths he went to and so I find myself wishing for a better outcome even though I can see none is truly possible."
"Interesting," Ahnkseram mused as his hair lengthened slightly and the gray began to slowly turn white in some places. "You believe his redemption possible then?"
"Almost anyone can be redeemed I believe as long as they are of rational mind."
"And what if I were to tell you that in my ideal world he would need to do no such thing Natsu for his actions are what all should strive to emulate?"
"Then I would call such a world barbaric and foolish," Natsu replied as their eyes locked. "A world where raising an army massacring entire countries in some misguided attempt to bring order isn't rational in the slightest, taking away the people's right to think and choose for themselves in that one instance yet preaching that ideology of yours to do so would inevitably lead to further chaos that would no doubt destroy not just this world but all worlds."
"So what if it does," Ahnkseram replied with a frown. "Should they succumb to the chaos then they truly weren't part of the ideal world and deserved their fate."
"Where do you draw this sick ideology from Ahnkseram I don't understand I've not seen one world that draws such conclusions on the value of life and how it should be lived like you do. The only one with a worse ideology is yours is Achnologia and his at least makes sense since he came from the Anti but you … you just don't make sense."
Ahnkseram chuckled as he shifted in his seat waving his hand as a projection appeared in front of him with a younger Ahnkseram watching the Gods and Devils warring against each other destroying entire planets with a smile.
"I am the product of the environment I was raised in of course, for thousands of years I watched from my own realm as the Gods and Devils warred endlessly against each other in a bid to establish dominance as the superior higher beings in the multiverse. Watching on I learned that in this existence the strong are those who survive and so I ordained that I would survive for eternity even as the God of Chaos tore open the multiverse bringing forth the Anti leading to the creation of Achnologia."
"So you actually witnessed it?"
"I witnessed the event thousands of years before it occurred as you know we Hybrid are capable of seeing such things provided we focus hard enough and it was then I knew what my true purpose was. The Gods and Devils were failures who were going to lead to the destruction of everything existence granted and the One Above All sat outside the multiverse along with his Angels merely observing and I chose to create my own option that would do away with all the others even if it meant the deaths of Quintillions of life forms I would forge the multiverse into one that was capable of fending off any threat from any angle!"
"But that takes away their choice Ahnkseram not everyone wants to be a soldier some people are fine with being simple bakers or scholars or even a humble farmer. The life of a warrior is never truly chosen but until it appears before you all life forms should be free to live as they see fit!"
"And how does the humble farmer defend against a sixty foot tall Dragon manifested from the Anti that is immune to all forms of magic then," Ahnkseram barked. "To save reality it must be broken down and rebuilt to repel the threat of the Anti you are an absolute fool if you believe simply allowing these foolish beings to continue as they are would allow us to repel such a threat!"
"But that's just it Ahnkseram the whole thing isn't about them is it, sure the people might be able to survive should they be weaponized but at the end of the day it will ultimately be you who lords over them all that will survive without needing to get his hands dirty. Face it you aren't concerned with existence you saw reality itself being torn apart and IT. FUCKING. SCARED YOU! You were shaking with fear and saw only one possibility to save your skin by sharpening expendable mortals to be your weapons but there was no way the Gods and Devils would allow their ultimate shame to go around messing with all they had built so you devised a plan."
"Shut it …"
"You interfered in the battle between Lucifer and Micheal that had been raging for thousands of years capturing them both but you couldn't kill them because they are the Arch God and Devil unable to die even by our power. In the process of trying to destroy them the Gods and Devils found you and tore you apart for your sin in a long and bloody conflict resulting in the destruction of countless realms but they got you didn't they."
"You know nothing …"
"Your soul refused to go on as you hid the souls of Lucifer and Micheal away somewhere with your own finding its way to my brother and once you had a means of working again you set about continuing your plan. Sealing away the souls and hoping to use August and Larcade to forcibly turn the powers of Micheal and Lucifer on the Gods and Devils didn't work as planned so you opted for the next best plan … me."
Ahnkseram grit his teeth as Natsu's defiant eyes burned into his own driving his anger to the boiling point as he continued.
"I was the be all end all in your little plan, thousands of years worth of work going into creating a being that could slay the Anti and one that could stand up to the Gods and Devils making them tremble in fear at the name E.N.D aka an anagram for the end which you wanted to bring to the current system but as we all know that backfired massively which leads us here although not a complete loss for you it still angers you that you have a weapon that refuses to follow your every beck and call like a subservient bitch."
The chair around Ahnkseram cracked as his hair suddenly shattered into long flowing white locks with the black crack appearing on his body like Zeref's as he stomped forward gripping Natsu by the throat who continued to grin despite the overwhelming amount of pressure being applied.
"You've said quite enough you little shit you are my weapon, MINE, and you will obey me!"
"You and I both know that won't happen Ahnkseram," Natsu gasped as he was ripped out of the chair and thrown at the confines of the dimensions walls.
"Oh I know that but you see I never said it had to be you who served me just Natsu the Hybrid," Ahnkseram said as his Crimson Red and Galaxy Blue eyes went Bright White and Pitch Black respectively. "The return of the true Hybrid has come and it's time to show you just what happens to those who dare defy me."
To those who had just recovered from the seemingly endless barrage of shockwaves outside the dimensional bubble all they could see was the sky in one spot was heavily distorted. Before anyone had a chance to really do anything the sky shattered as Ahnkseram emerged with Natsu being held firmly by the neck as he floated to the ground at the steps of the destroyed Fairy Tail guild hall where most of the allied and enemy forces had rallied in a truce.
Eliza was the first to attempt to rush to Natsu's aid but was stopped by Irene, Brandish, Sentomaru and Gildarts who were visibly shaking at the overwhelming power radiating off Ahnkseram.
"So this is what the dregs of Earthland mortals have left to offer is it, false Gods, outsiders from other realms and those under the illusion of true power. Behold the one you all feared for generations rendered powerless and mortal with but a few waves of the hand!"
Tossing Zeref's unconscious form down the steps everyone froze realizing this was something else entirely as Ahnkseram grit his teeth in anger.
"Is this all you have, why do you not cry out in outrage! Do you not seek vengeance for the defeat of your leaders, the destruction of your lands!"
The majority of the soldiers gathered seemed more confused than afraid at Ahnkseram's proclamation as they began to murmur amongst themselves.
"I suppose the idea of you lowly beings fighting back would be amusing however I've just thought of a better idea," Ahnkseram said as he released Natsu in front of him placing his boot on his back. "All of you shall kneel before me right now or you shall be destroyed."
That statement caused an uproar as the large gathering of mages began to cry out in anger with some even daring to talk of attacking the newcomer with the veteran mages beginning to sweat feeling the rising power from the figure.
"I don't believe I gave any of you a choice, KNEEL!"
Everyone found themselves forced to the ground thanks to a sudden burst of magic that compelled them to kneel as instructed with only those with God, Devil or Hybrid's Aura unaffected.
"Ah of course the wannabe higher beings how could I forget you lot require a firmer hand," Ahnkseram said amused as he clenched his fist with the remaining people forced to kneel before Ahnkseram as he began to laugh. "See Natsu THIS is the power you hold at your fingertips."
"And your point is," Natsu said through clenched teeth as Ahnkseram took his boot off his back allowing him to stand.
"My point Natsu is that this is where this foolish conflict ends. Neither force has the power to stand up to me let alone Achnologia who is set to arrive at any moment and my solution to you not doing as you are told like a good little creation."
"You really are a piece of work aren't you," Natsu growled as Ahnkseram began to laugh once again.
"I've given you a vague outline as to why I am doing all this which is much more than most tools get but that is beside the point for you see it is time for you to see what my solution is to your rebellious nature! As you know there are countless worlds and realities aside from this one each bearing their own way of life with different and unique ways of applying the power that pools within us all and it is from one such universe that I have found a way to use you without even needing you!"
"What!"
"Oh it's quite simple really your very existence was for this very moment either you followed my orders or I enacted my failsafe set in place the moment your creation was a success. Of course no doubt Zeref's brats told you that I plan to break the Rule of Realms for this very feat but you see there isn't anyone who can rightfully stop me not even you so … too bad!"
Clenching his fist a strange marking appeared in the front of his hand glowing bright red as Natsu felt a strange type of power he'd never felt before begin to flare into existence all around him as sparks began to appear in between himself and Ahnkseram.
"Why use a version of you that clearly doesn't want to conform to my wishes when I can simply summon a better version of you who I can simply bind to my will through the act of summoning," Ahnkseram jeered as Natsu felt his own presence flash briefly through a bolt of lightning. "Rule of Realms be damned my dream shall be achieved no matter the cost!"
A red pillar of light erupted where the bolts of lightning were as a figure began to materialize inside of it, Natsu could feel the power rolling off of him as the figure took a step forward with the light beginning to fade.
The chaotic forces of power being tossed around forced Eliza to split back into Erza and Elise with the former not even realizing the shift with her eyes glued onto the man who had appeared through the pillar who was gazing at her almost longingly with a saddened expression.
The man had long spiky pink hair which seemed discoloured that went down his back, he wore an outfit exactly like Natsu's however it was purely black with white flame like extras a polar opposite to Natsu's own. The man also had golden coloured eyes instead of Natsu's trademark black ones and had a sword unlike any had ever seen strapped to his waist.
"N-Natsu," Erza gasped as everyone who already knew of Natsu's power froze remembering that Ahnkseram said this would be one who followed his commands to the letter.
"Servant Class – Grand Saber Alter answering the summons. Oh it's you again what do you want," Natsu Alter said seemingly displeased at even being forced to look at Ahnkseram.
"I have summoned you so that you would serve me since this fool refuses to do so!"
Looking between Ahnkseram and the much younger version of himself Natsu Alter sighed.
"This never happened in my timeline which means you've broken at least 422 different rules not including the Rule of Realms which if I'm not mistaken is still in effect during this time period. Also do you really believe I'd do as you told me to like a dog do you actually know who I am?"
"You are Natsu Dragneel a being I created and one that is now bound to serve me and we both know you don't get a choice but to serve me thanks to the Command Seal!"
"Perhaps that is true however you have missed one fatal point in summoning me from the time and place I was in," Natsu Alter said unimpressed. "My Servant Class in any of the categories I can be summoned in is Grand for a reason I'm not like a basic Servant no matter what way you look at it. Naturally I must follow orders however I'm not going to blindly enact them like a rabid dog."
Looking towards his past self he began walking forward until the two were a mere foot apart as he scanned his counterpart.
"I didn't realize I was so weak back then though I suppose that is the journey of life for you. Before we do much of anything I just feel like doing this don't thank me or anything you won't even know what it's for at least not for a year or so."
Tapping Natsu on the forehead there was a brief flash of light as Natsu walked back to stand beside Ahnkseram.
"Right let's get this crap over with you've already caused problems on a massive scale by tearing me away from my post I swear if Solomon and those bloody pillars escape because of this shit …"
/Meanwhile In Equilibrius …/
"Disconnect it; disconnect the whole bloody universe from the rest he's gone too bloody far this time!"
"We're working on it but it will take quite some time but while we do we need to aid Natsu with a suitable countermeasure."
The Gods of Creation and Devils of Destruction began bickering and arguing amongst themselves when the doors to the Council chambers burst open as Micheal and Lucifer strode in both appearing quite unimpressed.
"You want a solution to aid Natsu I can think of a really good one isn't that right brother," Lucifer said as Micheal nodded.
"Indeed the solution is quite simple really we just give Natsu the ability to use the Command Seal so that he can summon a Servant who can counter himself."
"Are you two mad do you not realize who you lot are talking about that is a FULL HYBRID not Natsu as he is now he's mastered his powers who the hell do we send to combat that!"
"You are all aware of where he has been summoned from correct," Micheal asked as several of the Gods and Devils shook their heads. "Of course not how foolish of me to assume …"
"To put things into perspective Natsu lives a very long life full of adventures and heroic acts like the ones you all have come to know him by. Heroes and Villains rise and fall all across the multiverse and upon their death they do not simply vanish like normal beings do rather they are sent to a place known as the Throne of Heroes for their deeds removing them from the axis of the world and time itself and it is a realm none of us can tread."
"Beings from all walks of life end up there with countless heroes and anti heroes residing there with an exceptional few holding the title of Grand in a Class. Natsu is one of only three in the throne to hold multiple Grand Classes at once so to put it simply there are two candidates we can send in to drive him back."
"Well one of the candidates is supposed to be bound by the other two but I'm sure we should be fine to drag the other good one out for a little since things really do need fixing down there so Micheal and I propose granting Natsu the Command Seal and allowing Natsu to summon in another Grand Servant."
Many of the Gods and Devils either sighed or groaned at the situation as the two Arch deities took this response as a positive sign.
"Right then time to fix this and the moment the two Servants leave the field Lady Felicity and Lord Briark will cut the Earthland Universe out from Time and Space until the conflict is concluded is that understood?"
Everyone in the room grudgingly agreed as both Micheal and Lucifer began chanting away.
/Back On Earthland/
Natsu was silently freaking out on what to do about the current situation when he suddenly felt a tingling sensation on his hand followed by the familiar voices of Lucifer and Micheal in his head.
"Due to the Rule of Realms being broken to such a degree we are granting you the use of the same power in order to fight back Natsu but keep in mind the Servant you summon cannot fight Ahnkseram or Achnologia for you they are only there to deal with the Alter version of yourself from the far future."
"As Micheal said don't rely on the Servant in fact once summoned just go straight for Ahnkseram with everything you have before he breaks the Rule of Realms more than he already has!"
Natsu clenched his fist as Ahnkseram froze in shock whilst Natsu Alter grinned before breaking out in laughter.
"Yes that's exactly what I'd expect myself to do no matter the time period pull off some impossible stunt to turn the tide back into my favour especially if you are summoning who I think you are!"
The same sparks of lightning started and before long a blue pillar of light shot down from the sky as another man began to form into existence stepping out with his staff at the ready. A man with long flowing silver hair and expensive looking robes appeared with a smile on his face as he turned to face Natsu.
"Servant Class – Grand Caster though you can call me Merlin Master apologies for having to be here."
"Uh it's fine," Natsu said not really sure what to say as Merlin chuckled.
"Right we aren't as friendly with each other yet my apologies after all we aren't even supposed to meet for another … 62 years from your current age so it is rather interesting to see a much younger version of yourself."
"Oi how about speaking to me the guy who's been fighting alongside you for the last few thousand years or am I not worthy of a second glance," Natsu Alter said mocking a broken heart as Merlin sighed.
"Of course apologies for not acknowledging your presence even though I was summoned to distract you so that this farce can end Natsu and if you must know I defeated Barbatos right as you left so you can rest easy we have time."
"Oh good I was worried you would have been killed for a moment how silly of me. So what of Arthuria did she end up getting the Grail?"
"As ordained in the original timeline yes and she gave me a message for you as well."
"Oh really and what's that?"
"Touch my sword again and I'll use my wish on the Grail to have you bound to a cross as a test out my Noble Phantasm to see if it can shear through a Grand Class Servant."
Natsu Alter grinned as Merlin chuckled recalling the pout that came with the statement when Ahnkseram made his presence known.
"If you two are done catching up I believe this was the part where we fight each other to the death!"
"Ah yes that well you see Natsu and I don't feel like hurting anyone around here so we'll be taking this away from the bystanders though from what Natsu has told me you have no such constraint."
"Yeah we'll be taking our leave and before we do Ahnkseram you suck both as a living being and as a Hybrid I did it better," Natsu Alter teased as both he and Merlin simply vanished with their signatures still registrable halfway across the planet as they began their own battle.
"So Ahnkseram that little plot has been ruined so what else do you have up your sleeve?"
"Don't get so cocky all I have to do is kill you and Merlin vanishes and thanks to multiple timelines my version of you won't vanish. With your current power you don't stand a chance against me so prepare to die!"
"What a fool he hasn't even realized it yet."
"I-Igneel!"
"You know when you brought that bastard in here I was chained up in that darkness crap he spread all throughout your mindscape and not once did you actively try to find me. I should kill you for that but at this point it seems you are doing a pretty damn good job of it yourself!"
"Nice to hear from you too you jerk …"
"Tell me Natsu why haven't you unleashed every last drop of power within you is it because of Achnologia? Are you afraid that releasing too much means you will be unable to combat him when he inevitably arrives?"
"Of course it is that guy is a monster too I'm honestly at a loss as to what I should do …"
"Why don't you ask the guy clinging to your leg for some advice then," Igneel scoffed as Natsu looked down and saw a conscious Zeref clinging to his leg.
"Oh look he's still alive that's surprising," Ahnkseram said seemingly unimpressed as Zeref grit his teeth.
"Natsu … listen to me!"
Kneeling down Natsu looked Zeref in the eyes as the Black Wizard struggled to sit upright.
"I don't have much time left but … but I have one gift for you. I suppose I'll call it … making up for around 800 plus birthdays I missed eh?"
"Zeref …"
"I know you don't see me as a brother I heard the whole conversation between you and Ahnkseram and that's fine I don't blame you for that but … I want to make amends so please … let me do some good for once in my life."
Natsu felt Zeref's magic power spike as a massive Black Magic Circle appeared around Natsu and to both Natsu and Ahnkseram's shock his eyes glowed Crimson Red and Galaxy Blue for a brief moment.
"Hybrid's Aura: Black Arts – D.N.E Eht Fo Lavomer Retimil Neddibrof!"
"NO," Ahnkseram roared as he hit Zeref with a powerful blast of magic sending him flying into the no longer kneeling crowd below but it was far too late.
Natsu vanished reappearing to catch Zeref as he laid him to the ground gently to the shock of everyone around him as he saw Zeref's unfocused eyes gazing up toward the sunlight.
"Ah Mavis I succeeded in the end … at least I believe I did. I wonder where you are right now and if I may one day find redemption to join you in the field of love where you no doubt reside … perhaps not though."
"Zeref what did you do to me," Natsu asked as Zeref smiled though his eyes did not come into focus.
"Ah Natsu my brother … there were chains upon you from the start set by myself or rather Ahnkseram as a failsafe so that you would never surpass him … they have been removed. You may never understand what these chains were for or why but they should allow you to match him now since I have also thrown my power to you through the process."
"Why would you do it Zeref," Natsu asked as he felt a tear run down his cheek.
"Brothers don't need a reason to do anything for one another Natsu they simply do. I was dying anyway and with my power now part of you I think you can reach the perfected Hybrid State just- if only for awhile."
"Zeref …"
"I have committed sin all my life even if I was manipulated so by giving you the power to heal this world I set myself on the path to redemption just as Mavis wanted … ah Mavis …"
"You really do care about me don't you," Natsu said as he felt Zeref's hand reach up to cup his cheek.
"Of course I do Natsu for you are my … foolish … little …"
Zeref's hand slipped away as the life began to drain from his eyes but not before one last word slipped from his lips.
"…brother."
Natsu could hear the murmuring all around him with some mages whispering about how glad they were Zeref was dead which infuriated Natsu to no end. Just as he was about to start attacking the bystanders he felt a soft touch on his shoulder.
"Natsu I'm here," Erza said softly as she nuzzled his cheek with her own as he let his tears fall freely.
"He's gone," Natsu said softly as he closed Zeref's eyes as the remaining Spriggan and Leichart gathered around him.
"Lord Zeref entrusted his will to you Natsu and so we shall follow your example," Irene said as Sentomaru nodded.
"Indeed you now bear his will and through you he lives on but there is one final request our Lord asked of you Natsu Dragneel so I ask of you will you carry it out?"
Natsu stood up wiping the tears away as everyone was pushed back by a sudden outburst of magic from him as his entire form began to crack.
"He truly cared for me … all these years Zeref did everything for me as a true brother right up until the end. There are no more doubts within my mind he is indeed my brother and I shall avenge his death with all I have."
The cracks around Natsu shattered revealing him to look almost identical to the Alter Natsu however his hair was shorter and the same white as Ahnkseram's. His eyes were also Pure White and Pitch Black respectively as he turned to face the other Hybrid who seemed more excited than enraged.
"You cower behind others to prolong your own life and stake everything for this one final confrontation Ahnkseram then you shall have it. I am Natsu Dragneel the second True Ascended Hybrid and I shall avenge not only the Dragneel but all who you have slaughtered in your mad quest! This shall be the day that the Mad Hybrid falls this I do hereby swear upon my very being!"
"Bold words but can you truly compete with one who has far more experience than you," Ahnkseram shot back as Natsu smiled.
"You mean the 800 years worth of experience that you SHARED alongside Zeref which is now in my mind, yes."
Ahnkseram's smirk faded into an infuriated snarl as his power began to radiate off of him in waves sending debris flying all over the place.
"All of you find shelter I cannot promise you I can protect you all but I shall do my best to defeat him as fast as I can!"
"Not to reign on the parade or anything but this sudden massive increase in power is going to attract Achnologia's attention he's already increased his speed."
"How long do I have?"
"Around eight minutes maximum."
"I see … then I shall defeat him in seven minutes," Natsu declared as Igneel roared in approval inside his mind.
"And this is why I chose you Natsu now go out there and make me and the rest of your family proud!"
"You'd better believe it Igneel because for the first time in years I really do feel fired up," Natsu said as he loosened his tie and adjusted his gloves entering a combat stance as Ahnkseram shot forward with nothing but absolute fury in his eyes.
So I introduced Natsu Alter as a thing and I'm gonna explain that here since Ahnkseram summoned him for the purpose of doing evil I made him an Alter form for those of you who understand what an Alter form is in the Fate series.
I understand it isn't the traditional way to portray an Alter character but as I always say alternate reality and author's privilege to change stuff haha.
But anyway this isn't really necessary and I don't plan on showing the fight between Natsu and Merlin because that would be spoilers for the future but what I will do which some people might find fun is just put down Natsu's stats as a Servant.
Servant Stats:
True Name: Natsu Dragneel
Type: Servant
Source: Tales Of The Gods And Devils
Region: Various Realities
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Hidden Attribute: Heaven
Armaments: Sword, Dual Pistols, Various Sets Of Armor
Qualified Servant Classes:
Grand Saber
Caster
Lancer
Grand Avenger
Grand Ruler
Grand Berserker
Gunner
Parameters:
Strength – A
Endurance – EX
Agility – A
Mana – A
Luck – C
Noble Phantasm – A
Class Skills:
Hybrid – EX
Memory Correction – EX
Magic Resistance – B
Independent Manifestation – A
Universal Mage – EX
Allows one to use Caster Type attacks irrespective of class.
Territory Creation – D
Personal Skills:
Weathered Wanderer – A
Due to his journey throughout countless realities Natsu will always head in the right direction regardless of his own knowledge or the abilities of others.
Hero Of Legend – EX
Having participated in key battles throughout various histories all Servants will instinctively know his name but will also know his Noble Phantasm.
Hybrid Theory – B
Being a Hybrid between the Gods and Devils grants him a defensive bonus against both types of Servants however he takes greater damage from Human Servants.
Noble Phantasm:
Anti Eclipse – EX Rank Anti Army
Calls upon the Anti to sweep through enemy forces erasing them from existence however it can only be cast as a last resort.
So I mean yeah kind of not necessary but I thought it would be fun to add and give you guys a small idea as to what Natsu will be down the line though I won't be going this far down the line but still it's nice to give a snippet of it.
Anyway hope you all enjoyed and I'll see you in the next one!