Mama Mirajane-20
"Well, look who's here." Laxus smirked. "Nice of you to join the fight."
"No thanks to you." Scythe exclaimed his arms twitching with the excess energy of the Thunder Palace running through him, and sparking around him.
"How did you escape the Rune Knights, might I ask?" Laxus questioned. "I was certain I had given them enough evidence on who you are, to lock you up for good, and use you as a weapon."
"Well see here's the thing." Scythe stated as they began to circle one another, anticipating who was going to attack first. "The King of Fiore isn't the stereotypical tyrant you think he is. He actually had Professor Geld arrested for kidnapping me, and now I'm under his protection for as long as I live."
"Here I was hoping the rumors about his tyranny were true." Laxus laughed. "Well, since you've made it this far, I suppose you are worthy to be within my guild."
"I think you mean…" Scythe stated holding up his right arm, showing the lightning wielder, the Guild Master's emblem. "My guild."
"What? That old coot left the guild to you?" Laxus questioned a vein popping out on his forehead as he was pissed off more than anything that Scythe got the mark. "The Guild Master can only give that mark to someone once. Why did he give it to you?"
"Because it takes more than just magical strength to run a guild." Scythe glared lowering his arm, as the scales that appeared when he faced off with Evergreen reappeared. "It takes honor, dignity, humiliation, and most of all, heart, to run a guild. None of which you have, if you're willing to kill an entire town just to get the title of master."
"I don't gotta listen to this nonsense from the likes of you." Laxus growled launching himself at Scythe, before slamming his fist down on him, only for it to be blocked by Scythe's arm. "Give me that mark."
"Not on your life." Scythe shouted pushing his arm upwards. The instant Laxus was off balance, Scythe jumped in the air sideways, spinning around and kicking Laxus in the head, sending him flying back, hitting one of the pillars. "You doing okay Mystogan?" Scythe asked, landing back on the ground.
"Don't look at me, your sudden entrance knocked a large rock into my face, removing my mask." Mystogan said.
"Got it, but word of the wise, Erza is standing right at the doors, you might wanna get out of here." Scythe exclaimed taking on a martial arts stance.
Mystogan looked over to the door, seeing Erza staring at him in confusion. Wordlessly, Mystogan vanished, in a plump of smoke.
"Wait." Erza called out as he disappeared.
"Erza, he's gone. But I need you to do something for me." Scythe exclaimed crossing his arms into an X and blocking a lightning clad kick from Laxus. "I need you to keep Natsu and Gajeel out of this. I have a personal score to settle with Laxus, and I don't need anybody interrupting me."
"R-Right." Erza said, shutting the doors just as Natsu came rushing to the fight.
"Alright, now it's just you and me Laxus." Scythe stated, grabbing Laxus's foot as he delivered another kick.
"I'll be sure to send flowers to your funeral." Laxus exclaimed.
"No, I'll send them to yours." Scythe exclaimed jumping up and kicking Laxus in the face, spraying blood from his mouth on the ground.
"How the hell did you hurt me with lightning?" Laxus questioned, feeling an electrical burn on his face from the kick.
"It's kinda easy." Scythe smiled side kicking Laxus in the gut, sending him flying into the steps of the cathedral's preaching platform. "Godslayer magic can hurt a Dragonslayer, so even if you are the Lightning Dragonslayer, my Godslayer lightning can harm you, and you can't even eat it, just like Natsu can't even eat my flames."
"How did you know about my secret?" Laxus questioned throwing his jacket to the side. "Not even the rest of the guild knows about it."
"You have no clue do you?" Scythe smirked standing firmly with his arms up, enwrapped with royal blue lightning. "Dragonslayers have a particularly different scent than normal humans. In fact all slayers have their unique scents compared to humans. Normal humans smell like almond wood, Dragonslayers smell like cherry blossoms, Demonslayers smell like cherry blossoms surrounded by sulfur, and Godslayers smell like the crisp breeze of the ocean. So it wasn't hard to figure out why you smelt like a cherry blossom tree."
"Okay, now I'm mad." Laxus stated his body growing, tearing away his shirt as dragon scale markings emerged on his biceps and triceps, as well as his canines elongating. "I'm going to put you six feet under."
"Is that so?" Scythe glared. "How are you going to do that?"
(Que Music… Stronger than you: Steven Universe {Natewantstobattle Cover})
"It'll be easy enough to do to a brat like you." Laxus growled. "You're just a pathetic whelp who hides behind his father's title. You're not strong, you're not even worthy to be called my equal. Quit embarrassing yourself, I know your dirty tactics. I've seen who you really are."
Scythe stood there as he began to laugh, confusing Laxus in the process as he recomposed himself.
"No you haven't." Scythe stated, smiling as he made his mask appear.
"Mind if I join you?" A familiar voice questioned.
"Grandfather Shirou." Scythe gasped as his grandfather stepped up, holding his falchions in his hands. "What are you doing here?"
"Jack told me about what was going on. Thought I'd pay a visit to the man who threatened to turn my daughter to dust." Shirou growled.
"I'm fine with you joining. But don't blame me in the afterlife if I kill you." Laxus smirked.
"Fool." Shirou stated as his own mask, formed on his face. "The living cannot kill the dead."
Scythe and Shirou lunged at Laxus, each of them striking him in perfect tandem. Scythe struck Laxus with an axe kick, while Shirou swung the dull edge of his blades at Laxus, hitting him in both the shoulder joints forcing Laxus to lower his arms as Scythe struck him in the chest, leaving behind a nasty looking lightning burn as he was sent crashing into another pillar, before Scythe appeared under him, kicking strait up, hitting Laxus in the jaw, and sending him flying into the air, before Shirou appear from behind and held Laxus in place as Scythe landed several kicks on the burn his punch left, forcing Laxus higher and higher into the air, before he and Shirou both went crashing out of the ceiling of the cathedral. Shirou let go and kicked Laxus in the back, sending him crashing down on the roof of the cathedral.
"Where'd you learn to fight like that you dirty cheating bastard?" Laxus questioned, painfully picking himself up as he glared at Scythe with a murderous intent.
"I own an MMA Gym. It's not that hard to figure out." Scythe exclaimed, landing on the roof in a battle ready stance.
"Then I guess I've got no choice but to use my ultimate move." Laxus stated, taking a familiar stance.
"No, Laxus you fool, you can't use the Fairy Law Spell. It's something that takes ten years to master." Scythe exclaimed.
"If you don't want me to use it, than hand the title of guild master over to me by transferring the mark to my arm." Laxus exclaimed.
"You know I can't do that Laxus." Scythe sighed as he stood straight, his hands glowing with crimson red magic energy.
"Then I guess I'm using the spell." Laxus stated, before clapping his hands together. "Fairy Law."
The bright light enveloped Laxus and the rest of Magnolia, as it shined brightly through his clasped hands. The light died down, to reveal Scythe standing across from Laxus, Shirou gone, but a familiar blonde flag wielding maiden in front of him, her rolled flag aimed for the lightning wielder as the light emitting from it died down.
"Thanks Joan, I will take it from here." Scythe exclaimed as the former ruler, stepped aside, allowing for him to step towards Laxus.
"What happened? Why are you still standing? You and the rest of the town should be dead." Laxus exclaimed in disbelief.
"That spell vanquishes those the caster sees as its true enemies." Scythe exclaimed, blue lightning crackling around him. "Deep down in your heart, there is a part of you who still sees Fairy Tail and Magnolia as your home, and your family."
"No, that can't be true. I despise the weak." Laxus shouted.
"That may be true, but you know as well as I, that you could never truly kill someone, let alone an entire town." Scythe stated.
"SHUT UP." Laxus shouted at the top of his lungs.
"Lightning Deity…" Scythe chanted as the jaws of his mask opened with his jaw, allowing the roar to escape. "Divine Bellow."
A beam of royal blue lightning shot out from the opened jaw of Scythe's mask, hitting Laxus directly in the chest, knocking him over as he landed on his back, unconscious as smoke rose from his body, as it twitched with sparks of blue electricity.
(End Song…)
Scythe was breathing heavily as he fell backwards, landing in Joan's arms as she sat him down gently.
"What's wrong?"
"My body is feeling the physical strain of having to contain so much electricity. Plus, I think I'm not fully healed from what Geld was doing to me." Scythe explained as the scales on his arms vanished, and his mask disappeared in a wisp of smoke. "Letting it all out at once in that last attack, drained me faster than my body could handle. Guess I wasn't as fine as I told Uncle Elfman I was."
"Just hold on, I'll get you to the guild hall for some medical treatment." Joan said picking him up and running across the rooftops, before arriving at the guild hall.
Bisca escorted her to the back where the infirmary was, finding Porlyusica there treating Makarov.
"What happened to him?" Porlyusica questioned.
"His body was drained of his magic too fast." Joan exclaimed.
"He's experiencing similar symptoms to Magic Deficiency Disease. Quickly, get him onto the bed, and cover him." Porlyusica exclaimed.
"What happened to the Master of Fairy Tail?" Joan asked.
"He suffered from a heart attack not long after the others left. It was by sheer luck that Porlyusica arrived when she did." Bisca explained. "Otherwise, Scythe would be taking the full mantle of Guild Master a lot sooner than planned."
"If he survives that is." Porlyusica exclaimed as she began treating the Etherion boy. "Makarov's treatment is all done with. He just needs rest now. As for Scythe, he needs a blood transfusion from another Godslayer or he's not going to make it."
"There isn't one around town." Joan exclaimed.
"Would you settle for a Demonslayer?"
Joan, Porlyusica, and Bisca turned to see Ruby and Yang standing in the doorway, concerned looks on their faces. Wearing their casual clothes, while Yang had a backpack over her shoulder.
"We heard all the commotion going on outside, when we arrived to help, the battle was already done and over with. We saw blondie over there making her way here with our boss in her arms." Yang exclaimed. "If we can help save Scythe, then let us."
"I'm afraid it's not that simple." Porlyusica stated. "It might work if Scythe was given a blood transfusion from a Demonslayer, but their blood would have to be an exact match."
"My blood type is one that's compatible with all the rest." Ruby stated. "Please, let me help."
"Alright." Porlyusica sighed pulling up a chair for Ruby to sit in. "Sit here, while I prepare for the transfusion."
"I'll be taking my leave now. I leave the young prince is in your hands." Joan exclaimed before disappearing in a glimmer of golden light.
"Did she say prince?" Ruby questioned.
"Scythe's father is the King of Dragons, so that technically makes him the Prince of Dragons, despite his slayer type magic." Bisca explained.
"Alright, now hold still." Porlyusica stated before poking the needle through Ruby's skin, before putting the other needle into Scythe's arm, allowing Ruby's blood to flow into him.
"I can't believe it. Our boss is freaking royalty." Yang exclaimed.
"What do you mean by boss?" Porlyusica questioned.
"Scythe owns an MMA Gym here in Magnolia, and these two are his only employees there." Bisca explained. "Do either of you know who the King of the Dragons is?"
"Nope." Ruby stated.
"Not a clue." Yang replied.
"Acnologia."
They all turned around, seeing a woman dressed in a snow white dress with the material over the biceps missing, her long white hair in a side ponytail, wearing a pair of combat heels and a rapier at her side.
"Who are you?" Bisca asked.
"That's Weiss Schnee. She has a business proposition for Scythe. But since she thought I was the one who still owned the gym, she tried having me sign first." Yang explained. "She also comes for the Harvest Festival every year."
"Who is Acnologia?" Ruby questioned as Porlyusica had her hold her arm up to let the blood flow easier.
"A dangerous dragon who was known as a monster four hundred years ago." Weiss exclaimed.
"Wait, if it was that long ago, wouldn't he be dead by now?" Bisca questioned. "I mean according to Mirajane, Scythe was conceived with DNA extracted from one of Acnologia's scales."
"No, a dragon's life span can be up to fifteen hundred years, if not more." Weiss stated.
"So basically, Scythe is going to outlive all of us huh?" Ruby asked.
"That is if he survives this transfusion." Porlyusica stated.
"So this is your boss?" Weiss asked looking at the boy in the bed. "Seems kinda like a joke to me."
"Trust me, he's not." Yang stated.
"He's an Etherion Godslayer, though there are times he can go too far just to protect those he cares for." Bisca said before the sound of metal hitting the tile floor was heard.
"What's this?" Yang asked picking up the coin.
"Let me see that." Weiss stated swiping it from Yang, her eyes widening when she saw it. "This boy is under the king of Fiore's protection."
"Alright, that's enough blood." Porlyusica said putting a cotton swab on the needle before extracting it from Ruby's arm.
"So did it work?" Ruby asked.
"Only time will tell." Porlyusica stated.
"Of course it didn't work." Weiss exclaimed. "You're a Demonslayer, he's a Godslayer, he needs another Godslayer in order to recover; his body just destroyed the magic your blood held. The same thing happened with my sister Winter, luckily we found another Godslayer close by."
"Where are we to get a Godslayer then?" Yang asked.
"Did you forget who lives in Magnolia? JNPR." Weiss stated.
"That's right. They're all Godslayers, one of them could help. Weiss that's genius." Ruby smiled rushing out the door in a flurry of electric rose petals.
"Where is she going?" Porlyusica questioned.
"Wait for it." Yang stated holding up a finger.
A few minutes later, red lightning and rose petals flashed into the room, with it being Ruby Rose, Ren, Nora, Chelia, a red headed woman wearing an apron tied around her back, while hanging off of a large baby bump, and a blonde haired man wearing a chest plate, armored shin guards, metal gauntlets, and a sword on his hip.
"May I present, Ren the Poison Godslayer, Nora the Lightning Godslayer, their Daughter Chelia the Sky Godslayer, Pyrrha the Iron Godslayer, and Jaune, the dual elemental Flaming/Ice Godslayer." Ruby exclaimed sitting down, seeming tired.
"You did good Ruby, here's some cookies to help with regaining the blood you gave." Yang smiled handing her a box of cookies she had in her backpack.
"What's going on?" Pyrrha asked a hand protectively on her belly.
"Pyrrha are you okay?" Jaune asked.
"I'm fine, the babies are fine." Pyrrha smiled, happy her husband was so concerned about her and her precious cargo.
"Ruby what's going on?" Ren asked.
"Is that Scythe?" Nora questioned running to the boy's bedside.
"Enough, this many people in the infirmary will only aggravate both Makarov and Scythe's conditions. Whoever is willing to do the blood transfusion will stay while the rest of you wait in the main hall." Porlyusica exclaimed.
"Blood transfusion?" Jaune asked. "Pyrrha can't give any blood, she's pregnant."
"I brought her because she'd have been stressing out about where you were if I only brought you." Ruby said munching on a cookie. "That wouldn't have been good for the triplets either."
"I'll be out in the main hall." Pyrrha exclaimed waddling out there.
"Here, let me help." Yang stated guiding Pyrrha out of the infirmary.
"Thank you Yang."
"I'll be out in the hall as well. It seems like most of the other members are returning so I'll let them know to keep clear of the main infirmary for a while." Bisca said, leaving with them.
"I'm coming to." Ruby smiled, walking out with Weiss behind her, leaving only the Godslayers, the healer, and the Guild Master, in the infirmary.
"Why does Scythe need a blood transfusion?" Ren questioned.
"He's suffering from Magic Deficiency Disease. His body was drained of his magic too fast, there's a limited amount of Ethernano in his system, but it won't keep him alive for long. We need a Godslayer to give a blood transfusion if he is to survive." Porlyusica exclaimed.
"Then take some of my blood." Chelia stated. "Scythe is my friend, and I want to help him."
"Dear child, I know you mean well, but your body doesn't house enough magic to give him a substantial amount to keep him alive." Porlyusica sighed.
"Then take mine." Jaune said. "If he's going to have a fighting chance, then he needs multiple elements to survive, and if what Ren and Nora told Pyrrha and I is true, about him being an Etherion Godslayer, then he's gonna need all the magic he can get."
"You can take mine to." Ren stated.
"Count me in." Nora stated.
"Alright, I only need one of you for the transfusion, and since Mr. Arc is correct, his blood will suffice." Porlyusica exclaimed.
~Meanwhile out in the hall~
"Alright everybody, alright. Just calm down." Bisca said as she and several others who stayed behind, treated the wounds of those who were injured.
Apparently Gajeel and Natsu decided to have their rematch and were currently being treated for all their injuries that they had inflicted upon each other, which meant a whole lot of bandage wraps, gauze pads.
Pyrrha and the others began helping with treating their wounds, Chelia, Ren, and Nora helped as well as they were waiting for Jaune to finish with giving his blood.
"Ren, Nora." The duo Godslayers heard the familiar voice of Mirajane as she came to them. "What are you doing here?"
"Ruby brought us here to give Scythe a blood transfusion, but the pink haired healer only needed one Godslayer, so our old school team leader is in there right now giving his blood." Ren explained as he wrapped up Natsu's arm in a splint and bandages.
"Blood transfusion?" Mirajane questioned in horror.
"He's suffering from Magic Deficiency Disease. So he needed some Godslayer blood to act as a boost for the Ethernano in his body to start recovering properly." Ren stated.
"Oh no." Mira gasped.
"Don't worry Mira." Nora smiled putting a hand on her shoulder. "Everything's going to be fine. Scythe has been through a lot worse and has come out on top."
"I know, but I just can't help but worry about my baby." Mira exclaimed.
"You're Scythe's mother correct?" Pyrrha asked coming up to her.
"Yes I am."
"Nora and Ren have told my husband and I, a lot about him." Pyrrha smiled rubbing her belly. "From the sound of things, he's a very powerful young man. So I'm sure he'll get through this no matter what."
"Thank you." Mira smiled. "How far along are you?"
"I'm nearly at my due date. Triplets, and I haven't had so much as an early labor Braxton-Hicks, if you can believe it." Pyrrha smiled. "Surprisingly I've been able to carry them to term."
"Oh that's wonderful." Mira smiled. "I remember when I was pregnant with Scythe, I was a month overdue, and the instant I turned off the camera recording a message for him, I went into labor."
"No kidding." Pyrrha smiled.
As the duo went about sharing their stories of their pregnancy's Jaune came out with a cotton swab on his arm, with Porlyusica walking past him and leaving for home. The day continued on as normal, with Mira helping Pyrrha while they both helped all the injured in the guild.
"So that's how Scythe is fourteen, even though he was born only five years ago?" Weiss asked as she and her friends were listening to the stories told by Juvia, Mira, Erza, and Lucy.
"Yep. It appalled me to have to see that." Juvia sighed. "Also, sorry if I scared Chelia when I took Scythe from the daycare."
"Oh think nothing of it." Nora chuckled.
"You were just following orders, you didn't have a choice unless you were to be tortured by Jose for going against them." Ren exclaimed. "Anyone would have done the same thing in your situation."
"Still, I should have at least tried to reject those orders. I could have helped Fairy Tail like Gajeel did." Juvia stated.
"Hey everyone." Pyrrha said coming to the table they were all sitting at. "Scythe is waking up."
"That's great." Nora smiled.
"Pyrrha, I appreciate you helping to take care of Scythe, but you shouldn't push yourself, you could go into labor." Mira smiled helping Pyrrha sit.
"I'm fine. The least I can do is change the cloth on his forehead." Pyrrha smiled.
"We should probably get going. Pyrrha has a prenatal appointment tomorrow." Jaune exclaimed.
"Yeah, we should probably go to. The sun is setting and it's getting close to Chelia's bedtime." Nora smiled as Chelia objected with a yawn.
"I'll let you all know how Scythe is doing later on after he recovers some more." Mirajane smiled as they left. "Safe travels."
With them gone, Mira went to check up on Scythe with a couple apples on a plate, and found him sitting up, leaning against the wall at the head of the bed.
"How are you feeling sweetie?" Mira asked sitting next to his bed.
"I'm feeling better. Probably should have heeded Uncle Elfman's words." Scythe chuckled as Mira began cutting up the apples.
"You should have, but you didn't and you paid the consequence for it." Mira smiled softly. "I'm just happy you're alive."
"Same here." Scythe chuckled. "How's gramps doing?"
Mira looked to the bed across from Scythe's and gave a soft smile.
"Before Porlyusica left, she explained that he just needed rest, and that he should be fine within a couple hours." Mira explained.
"Do you think Laxus will try another stunt like he did today?" Scythe questioned.
"I doubt it. Learning there are people that are immensely stronger than you can be a big blow to someone's pride, and can be a valuable life lesson in learning that there's more to being a leader than just strength." Mira smiled sticking a slice in his mouth to shut him up.
"Why do you suppose the Master chose me to take his place?" Scythe questioned munching on the slice. "I'm not stronger than him, that's for sure, I can barely control my own magic. Plus I don't have leadership skills like he does, nor the heart needed to be a guild master."
"Master didn't start out with all that stuff either Scythe." Mira smiled softly. "He probably chose you, because of your humility and your compassion towards others. Your heart is big, your strength could rival his if you were to learn to control it properly. On multiple occasions you've put your life on the line to save not just the guild, but all of Fiore and the world. Those attributes alone, qualify you to be the next guild master."
"But I don't hold any authority in the guild, or anything like that."
"Sweetie, you were named an S-Class Sorcerer by the Council directly. That rarely ever happens." Mira stated. "Everyone in the guild respects you, and they all see you as one of the strongest in the guild. You need to have a little more faith in your abilities sweetie."
"I know, it's just frustrating that every time I do battle, I end up hospitalized." Scythe sighed.
"Well, that usually how it is in a war. Your war, is against those who would do harm." Mira smiled. "Even though it scares me to death whenever you're hospitalized, I know you put your heart and soul into the battle just to defend and protect what is right, and I'm proud of you for that."
"Thanks mom." Scythe smiled, snacking on another apple slice. "Unfortunately, I won't be able to participate in the parade tomorrow."
"How'd you know it was postponed until tomorrow?" Mira questioned.
"Given all that's happened today, I'd be surprised if it wasn't, just logical knowledge." Scythe smiled.
"Well get some sleep, you're going to need it if you want to regain your strength." Mira smiled, putting the rest of the apple slices on the infirmary side table by Scythe's bed. "I'll see you in the morning. Oh, and there's someone here who wants to form a business deal with you and your gym."
"Send 'em in if you want." Scythe chuckled.
"Hey, I'm not your secretary." Mira jokingly scolded. "I'll send her in right away."
Scythe laughed and began snacking on the apple slices Mira left him, munching down the last one as Weiss made her appearance.
"Weiss Schnee I presume?" Scythe asked using a napkin to wipe the corners of his cheeks.
"You already know me?"
"Kinda hard not to when one of my employees rants nonstop about her glory days at Beacon with her 'bestie better than the restie' whenever the topic of Beacon Academy comes up, and shoves the picture in my face several times, despite me saying stop, on several occasions."
"I see." Weiss sighed. "I'm here with a business offer for you. Though to be honest, I thought I'd be giving it to Yang since she's the one who opened the MMA Academy."
"It was going under, so she signed the contract allowing me to take owner ship and keep her employed." Scythe explained.
"Why is that?" Weiss asked, not liking how he said that, as it reminded her of her father's business tactics.
"Simply put, I'm a big fan of the Demon-Sisters of the Octagon. Plus I wouldn't have liked it if they ended up homeless because of a failed business." Scythe smiled.
"Oh, so you're a fighter?" Weiss asked. "You wanna join in on the fights in the octagon?"
"I would like that yes." Scythe smiled. "Yang's been training me, and I've been improving immensely, though I probably should have used some MMA fighting techniques on Laxus, probably would have saved the roof of the cathedral from being damaged."
"Well, then I do have a business proposition for you, if you're interested." Weiss exclaimed.
"Let's hear it." Scythe smiled.
"Okay, well as you know, the Schnee Company mainly focuses on lacrima mining, and we've been booming when it comes to medical research and development, ever since my father was removed from the chair and I took charge." Weiss exclaimed. "My offer is, if you were to allow my company to sponsor your gym, not only would you make quite a bit more money, but you'd also get higher health benefits and use of our medical technology, and your gym would be franchised across Fiore."
"Hmm…" Scythe stated. "That's a tempting offer but there's still something you're leaving out."
"Guess you are meant for business." Weiss sighed. "What the Schnee Company gets in return is ten percent of your monthly earnings from each of the locations opened."
"I figured that might have been the catch. But sorry to say, the MMA Academy, is not a gym that is to be franchised." Scythe exclaimed.
"But think of the profits you could make in the number of memberships people would open up. I know for a fact people are wanting to be trained by the God of War from Fairy Tail." Weiss exclaimed.
"Like I said, it's not happening." Scythe stated turning towards the window. "Besides, I'm a millionaire from my first S-Class Quest."
"Then how about a wager?" Weiss asked.
"What kind of wager?" Scythe asked.
"This kind. If you can win a fight against every opponent you face, leading up to the heavy weight MMA champion, at the upcoming MMA Battle Royale here in Magnolia, then you have free use of the Schnee medical technologies whenever needed, as well as getting a sponsor without franchising your business, but if you lose, then not only do you pay full price for the medical technologies, but you also have to agree to franchise your business giving the Schnee Company fifteen percent of your monthly earnings." Weiss exclaimed.
Scythe turned to look at Weiss once more, finding a look of dead serious determination on her face.
"Alright, but let's sweeten the deal a bit." Scythe exclaimed. "If I win, not only do I get all that you offered, but I also get ten percent shares of the Schnee Company."
"What if you lose?" Weiss questioned.
"Then the gym is yours. I sign over the official ownership documents to you, and my membership is revoked with a lifetime ban." Scythe stated.
"Deal." Weiss exclaimed holding out her hands.
"I'll see you at the end of the Battle Royale." Scythe smiled shaking her hand. "Now if you'll excuse me, I need to get some sleep."
~The next day in the main hall~
"Thanks to Porlyusica's help, the master's going to pull through just fine. So don't worry. He'll be back to work in no time." Erza exclaimed making the whole guild hall cheer, having chosen until after Porlyusica's second examination over Makarov to tell the guild the good news.
"Thank goodness." Lucy smiled sitting next to Grey. "I gotta admit, I was getting a little worried."
"Aw, come on. It'll take more than that to make gramps kick the bucket." Grey smiled.
"Well, he isn't as young as he used to be, so any added stress to his heart could significantly affect his health." Erza stated. "Let's be on our best behavior, okay?"
"Aye sir." The guild shouted.
"I don't know if it's such a good idea to do the fantasia parade after everything that's happened." Lucy contemplated.
"But the master wants us to do it. Besides, it's the perfect way to cheer everyone up after all that mess. I just wish Scythe could be in it, but Porlyusica says he has to remain in bedrest for another day." Mirajane exclaimed.
"I can't wait to see what you all have in store for the parade." Juvia smiled clasping her hands together.
"Yeah?" Grey questioned.
"You're gonna be in it with us, little lady." Cana smiled leaning over to Juvia with a bit of a drunk blush, surprising Juvia.
"You're a member right?" Wakaba and Macao asked surprising her even more.
"Well, yeah, I am, but I'm so new. But I'm so new I didn't think it'd be in the parade." Juvia said, tracing her finger along a wooden support beam.
"I was expecting a little more excitement from her." Wakaba stated.
"She looks upset." Macao said as Juvia's tracing picked up speed.
"Isn't she the cutest?" Cana smiled drinking from her mug.
"A lot of members were entered voting against each other, so anyone who's known her has to participate." Happy said sitting on a table beside Velvet as she was cross stitching something.
"Does that mean I'm gonna be in it, too?" Lucy asked.
"Well yeah we need all the people we can get, especially since we're not gonna be able to use those two." Grey stated pointing to the bandaged up Natsu and Gajeel, sitting in the corner, Natsu's right arm in a cast with the rest of his wrapped in bandages, including his face, with the only thing visible being his left eye. Gajeel was in a similar boat as his right leg was in a cast, and wrapped in bandages to, only the only thing covered on his face was his right eye.
"Oh yeah." Lucy exclaimed.
"Screw you and your parade." Gajeel grumbled, with Natsu muffling something through his bandages.
"Do you have any idea what he just said?" Lucy questioned.
"Knowing him it was probably something stupid." Happy exclaimed.
"Come on, how are you gonna be part of the action? You're out." Gajeel said in response to what Natsu said, before the pinket responded again in his muffled voice. "That's got nothing to do with it, bro. What the heck is your problem?"
"I wonder how Gajeel can understand him." Lucy questioned.
"It's probably 'cause he's just as stupid as Natsu is." Happy stated, munching on a deep-fried fish-stick.
"That was harsh. You've got a serious mean streak in you, cat." Lucy exclaimed.
'It's good to see everyone getting along again, especially after we were forced to fight against one another.' Erza smiled.
The sound of footsteps is heard and the chatter in the hall stops as they all turn, and glare at the blonde man who came walking in. Laxus didn't seem all the phased by the way they were looking at him, he just walked on and walked up to Mira.
"Laxus?" Macao asked.
"What do you want?" Wakaba inquired with a glare.
"Where's the old man?" Laxus questioned the white haired bar maid.
"We ain't telling." Jet stated.
"You think you can just waltz in here and ask to see the master?" Droy asked.
"Guys stop it." Levy said trying to get them all to calm down.
"Quiet, everyone." Erza exclaimed.
"Erza."
"The Master's in the infirmary, along with Scythe, as they are both still recovering." Erza exclaimed.
"Are you nuts?" Jet asked turning to her as Laxus went walking towards the infirmary.
Natsu shouted his muffled screams and stood in Laxus's way, declaring a muffled war to the blonde Dragonslayer.
"Natsu."
"What'd he say?" Mira questioned.
"Could you interpret please?" Lucy questioned Gajeel as he crutched over beside her.
"He said, 'Next time it ain't gonna be Scythe against you. it'll just be me and you, face to face, and I swear I ain't gonna lose to you,' or something." Gajeel translated.
As Laxus walked away, Natsu turned around and shouted more muffled screams at him, only to stop as Laxus waved at him, as if giving a non-verbal farewell.
"Show's over, guys." Erza stated. "Let's get ready for the Fantasia Parade."
~In the Infirmary~
Makarov and Scythe were lying in their respective beds, the elder of the two lying down on his back and looking up at the ceiling, while the younger was leaning against the headboard, reading a book on mythical lore's and legends throughout history. Laxus was standing in the room leaning against the wall, with his arms crossed and his head down.
"They're a rowdy bunch, aren't they?" Laxus questioned, breaking the awkward silence.
"Laxus." Makarov said after a second of contemplating. "I don't think you understand the seriousness of what you have done." Makarov stated, sitting up, legs hanging off the edge of the bed as Laxus was still looking away from him. "Look me in the eyes young man. Fairy Tail is a place where friends can gather, Sorcerers and Sorceresses can find work, and children who have no kin to call their own can feel like they're a part of a family."
"What he's getting at Laxus, is that Fairy Tail is not something that can be owned. It's important that each member not only be loyal, but also trustworthy. Otherwise no bonds will be formed, and the entire guild will fall apart, just like Phantom Lord. Sure they were forcefully disbanded, but they were falling apart, because they didn't trust one another, all they cared about was themselves, in fact the only good people who I think formed a bond were Gajeel and Juvia, who have treated each other like brother and sister since long before they joined Fairy Tail." Scythe exclaimed putting his book down.
"Your actions have proven you lack both trustworthiness and loyalty to the guild." Makarov continued. "Not to mention you threatened the lives of your comrades, as well as had one of them kidnapped by the Rune Knights an Council's leading magic weapon's development and head of defense. That's unforgivable."
"I'm sorry, sir." Laxus stated before turning to Scythe. "I'm sorry Scythe. I was out of line, and I humbly apologize for my actions. It was selfish of me to think I could climb higher up this way."
"Apology or not, you still hurt us, your hurt those who called you friend, and those who looked up to you." Scythe exclaimed.
"Honestly, I never meant to hurt the guild." Laxus said, stepping closer to Makarov. "I just wanted to make it stronger."
"I swear, you're just as high-strung as I am." Makarov sighed. "You'd better try to relax, or you'll end up in here with me."
"Laxus, true strength isn't found in the muscles or the amount of magic you have, or the control over it. True strength is found within one's self, within our souls. To do what's right, and to stand in the face of danger when no one else will." Scythe exclaimed. "The guild is already strong, and will continue to grow stronger, but only at its own pace. Your actions yesterday have shown your true colors. Which is why Master Makarov and I have come to an agreement."
"Take some time to smell the roses. If you do, you'll be able to see things, you couldn't see before, and you'll hear things you've never been able to hear. Life can be a lot of fun if you allow it to be." Makarov exclaimed. "Over the years I have watched you grow into the man you are today. Where did we go wrong? What lesson did you not learn? But the past is the past. As Scythe said, the both of us made a choice, as both the current and future Guild Masters. Laxus… you are hereby expelled from Fairy Tail."
"I understand." Laxus said, after a moment of silence. "Thanks for everything… Grandpa. You take care of yourself, okay, old man? Be sure to treat the guild right when you inherit it, you silly brat." Laxus said with a smile on his face.
"Please just go." Makarov said as he began to cry.
~Later on, 2 hours before the Fantasia Parade~
"No! You must be joking." Evergreen cried out in anger. "Why would he kick you out and not the rest of us?"
"Yeah. I mean, we're just as guilt as you are." Bixlow stated his dolls repeating 'just as guilty' a few times.
"Guess the old man doesn't see it that way." Laxus stated.
"Well if you're leaving the guild, then I'm leaving, too." Evergreen stated.
"Why should we stick around if you're not gonna be here?" Bixlow questioned.
"You guys can be such a pain in the neck." Laxus chuckled. "I mean, can't you just say goodbye and be done with it?"
"I don't understand. We're at fault, too… I was even the one who delivered that parcel to Professor Geld about Scythe's heritage and his magic." Fried exclaimed. "So why are you taking all the blame?"
"You got it all wrong my friends." Laxus stated. "You can say whatever you want, but I know you guys are much attached to this guild than I could ever be."
"If we talk to the master, maybe we can change his mind." Evergreen exclaimed.
"Yeah, and Natsu and Grey respect you, so they'll probably go with us." Bixlow added. "He loves those guys. I'm sure he'll listen to them."
"I appreciate that, but it's not just his call. It's Scythe's to, as the future Guild Master, he's got a responsibility placed on him, and that's to uphold the guild's laws even before he officially takes the guild." Laxus stated. "There's no way he'd accept me back, not after what I nearly did to his mother."
"Are you really leaving?" Fried questioned.
"Take care of yourselves." Laxus stated as he picked up his bag, and walked off.
"Laxus wait." Evergreen called out.
"Hey, you can't leave us behind." Bixlow shouted. "What will happen to the Thunder Legion? Man I can't believe this."
'I'm sure we'll meet again, Laxus.' Fried smiled.
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