Calium, the guild master of White Eclipse, was deep in though. It was the nextv day , and his youngsters finished explaining the interestings things during the last mission, and the least we can say is that he was intriged. Between the new ones from Fairy Tail : Cynthia, a Dragon Slayer with a curious magic, Shizu, an unnemotive girl who use guns like Reve, and the last one. About her, no one saw what she was capable, or anything about her capacities. But what surprised them the most was her presumely young age. She must not have more than 12, even younger than their healer, Wendy Marvel.

But it was nothing compared to the new guild who appeared out of nowhere: Darkness. Firstly, Taya tell him about how she manages to heal that young child just like... that. As far as he know, the only persons who xould use healing magic are Wendy, and Chelia from Lamia Scale. For the latter, Gran Doma gave her a book containing the God Slaying magic only her could use. For Wendy, according to Takeru and Selene, she was raised by a Dragon who learn her that magic, just like them. But for her, he never heard about someone with that ability which seems to coming out of nowhere.

That tanned woman was accompagned by a reven haired one, but they never saw any of her capacities. And finally, their guild master, Elian. Like the latter one, no one saw what she was made of, but he was eager to know more about all of these characters. He was not the only one, his own dragon slayers, Aira and Taya seems to be more interested as well, and he had a plan.

Reve was sit on the couch, twirling unninterestingly his magnum. Kuro, along with Luke, Waiston and Michio, who made his way back, stood few meters away, secretely staring at him.

"So... why is he like that again ?" Waiston asked.

"He made all this way to hopefully found someone to be up to. But the fate decided otherwise. He's like that since yesterday" Luke explained.

"Aah, I see"

"And above all, he wanted to see what this little fairy chick with her rifle is capable. Guess he was way too salty to remember it." Luke finished while Kuro just laugh.

"I will get her another time" Reve said, regaining some of vitality "In any case, she is not as talented as I am. But if she will doing right, so maybe I will give her a lesson or two"

"Wow. This is such... considerate, coming from you" Michio stated with big eyes.

"After all, it's normal for the strongest mage with the perfect magic to have someone to tech his fabulous tricks" Reve said with the cockier tone and smug he could muster.

Taya made a meeting with her little twin sister Nami. She would like Arcturus to be here, but he was doing a (flying) walk with Takeru.

"What is this about ? You seems deep in though since you came back. It's rare of you for being like that."

"It's about a woman I met earlier. I don't know how to describe it, but her presence seems... familiar"

Nami tilted her head "Familiar ? What do you mean ?"

"Well, you know, it-"

"Guys !" Aira landed in the middle of the discussion "Master want everyone to come in the hall. Immediately"

Everyone surrounded Calium, who stood in the center of the hall. During the assemblement, a puff of smoke appeared, revealing another figure. He was a tall man with white hairs, a black sleeveless shirt, black pants, a red scarf around his mouth and his waist. He was Sydney Castle, the ace of White Eclipse and the big brother of Zalen. Arcturus and Takeru also came back.

"Wow, even Sydney is here" Cygnus retorted.

"That's must be serious" Aira added.

"I'm hungry" Selene said with a half shut down face.

Calium tapped his feet on the plank, making all kind of noised stopped. "Hi, kids. If I call you there, it's because I planned something. As you know, since some time, new peoples started to emerged, and some of you are quite interested by these peoples. But I have a plan for that" He had a wide smile on his face

Aura was in the main hall, she came down after 'waking up' from her fight with Gildarts, who was at the bar with Makarov. He had a down face, after another pushback by Cana. Naturally, peoples wanted to see her after her demonstration, some of them started to admire her. She was not the only one. Cythia got attention too, but it was not her cup of tea, she was still too shy for that and hid behind Shizu, who gladly served as a meat shield.

Wendy could only laugh at the situation "Cynthia began to be popular"

"You tell me" Carla reponded. "It's not everyday someone can give a hard time to Gildarts"

"That's true" Wendy smiled.

Speaking of the devil, Makarov wanted a talk with him. The S-class mages were nearby: Mira at her usual place, Laxus on the second floor, and Erza at a near table, savouring her strawberry cake. "So, what is it ?"

"I want you to tell us what do you think about these two kids."

Gildarts put his hand on his chin. "To be honest, I underestimate them. If I let Cynthia use her full power, she would manage to hurt me without doubt. But it's trouble me. This power seems to be too much for her, like she's not in total control be until-"

"Until she lose controle, right ?" Erza intervened "That already happened, in fact, not later that today."

"Explain, Erza" Makarov ordored.

Erza nodded "Wendy was hurt by an ennemy, Cynthia was overflowed by her emotions, and lost control over herself until Wendy stopped her"

Mira joined the conversation "It's unusual for someone to have such amont of magic in them." She lifted her head. "She have all caracteristic of a Dragon Slayer, but I never heard something like a 'Dragon Omega' "

"Then it's more probable for her to be a second Generation" Laxus said.

"It's what I though" Erza agreed "But she's too young to put the lacrima herself, or even to find it"

Laxus frowned "Then someone else did it"

Makarov closed his eyes. It remind him Yvan who forced Laxus to have his lacrima because he was too weak. If anyone tried to something similar to Cynthia, he won't let them do. He shook his head "And what about Aura ?"

"This is... difficult to say. I still can't judge where is her limit, not at all"

"But, how it's even possible ?" Mira gasped

"Either she held back, like, a lot, or she didn't have time to deploy it fully. It's true I kinda punched her at the end." He stared at his hand, clenching it repeately. "She is a hard to cook, that's for sure. It's like I was hitting a titanium wall" Even though he coulddestroy one. "Do we know where did they come from ?"

Makarov digged in his memories "Hmm, Aura and Shizu said once they come from another continent for a journey. Once they heard about us, Fairy Tail, they decided to join us. AS for the little Cynthia, we have yet to know."

"Don't be concern about that, Master. Cynthia is a good person. She proved it already. Once she will have full faith in us, and want to talk about it, she will do. I'm sure" Erza assured with a smile.

The others nodded. Wendy didn't tell them about Cynthia's story, because she believes it will be the best if she tell them directly. They stealthy looked at Cynthia, who still hid behind the impenetrable wall who was Shizu and smiled at the view.

They stopped what they did when a knock was heard. "Enter" Makarov uttered.

Eyes were being wide when they saw who it was : Aira and Cygnus. "Um, hello" the former salued.

Quickly the surprised faces became frowns. "What are you doing here" Gray said almost aggressively.

"Relax, cold-head" Cygnus replied "We just want to talk"

"It serve nothing, assholes" Natsu burst off in anger and threw himself at Cygnus, who only sighed while shaking his head. When Natsu was about to get closer, he felt himself...heavier. But too late for reacting as he crashed on the florr, without anyone who touched him.

"Natsu !" Lucy and Wendy ran into Natsu. It was strange, he didn't tripped over something, and the impact was too much for a simple fall. "Are you akay"

"Ow. I don't know what he did, but I felt it"

Makarov slammed his mug on the table, making all noise stop. Once he hear nothing else he started to talk. "You say you want to talk. If you made all this way down there, then it must be worth it".

"You can say that. Master invited some of you for a dinner" Cygnus said.

No one could utter a sound as they still try to regiter what he said. "A...dinner ?" Aura repeated

"That's right. And you should not refuse it-Ow!" Cygnus staggered in pain holding his rib. He turned toward Aira "What ? What did I said ?"

She huffed "Think about talking, idiot." She sighed "Fortunately I decided to accompagned you. She cleared her thoart "What my comrade wanted to say is that we maaay start with the wrong foot. So, to start over things, we though that a dinner is a good idea to begin with".

The most skeptical lifted a brow. If fact, almost everyone did. The remation between Fairy Tail and White Eclipse was in free fall since their encounter. It was so strange for them to make a 180° turn and elighten it, no suspicious at all.

"Alright" Heads turned at Erza "We accept. Who want to come with me?"

"It smell the lousy plant. I'll go" Gray accepeted.

"If Gray-sama go, then Juvia will too"

Natsu bumped his fists together "Can't wait to kick your asses"

"Hai" Happy cheered.

"Fine" Lucy exhaled "We need someone to keep an eye on him"

" Me, Me!" Cynthtia raised frantically her hand

"Cynthia ?" Wendy glanced at her.

"With that, I can see what their guild is like. And, I don't remember talking with any of them. And they look funny"

"You won't go anywhere" Carla ordoreed with an an autoritarian voice "These guys are not worth of our confidence."

Cynthia looked at her, on knees with puppy eyes "But...Carla-"

"There is no 'but', no is no !" She turned her head, refusing to hear any excuse. It was then until footsteps approached. She opened an eye, seeing Shizu "What do you want ?"

"I think you should accept. And if they really are like you said and dare to touch Cynthia..." Her glare change to a neutral one to a murderous, making Carla shiver "They will regret it" Her voice sound the same, but the threat was here.

Wendy giggled nervously "M-maybe I should come too." If she end by hurting someone, I should be near too.

Carla looked in turn Cynthia, Shizu, and Wendy before sighing in defeat "Fine, but you will be on my watch." Cynthia jumped in joy, hugging Shizu "Thank you for accepting, and you too Shizu"

Shizu didn't verbally replied. Instead, she clutched Cynthia, making her hard to breathe.

"Hm, Shizu-san, you crushed her" Wendy stated. Shizu looked at her, not stopping "But she's so cute"

Carla shook her head Kids, all of them. She then feel something grip on her shirt, and without realising it, she was in the same condition as Cynthia. "Wendy... make her stop" The bluenette could only laugh at the view.

CZ is having fun. I should have too. Aura proceed toward the forming group "I come too"

"Is that all ?" Cygnus verified that that's all of the Fairies who will come "Then, let's waste no more ti-"

"Wait a second" They turned their head toward Makarov. He had his eyes close and a serious face. "I hope my children will come safe and sound, or else..." He release some of his magic power, making the Eclipse mages shivered "There will be consequences.

"A-Alright" Both of them spoke in unison.

Takeru, on Arc's back who was flying thanks to his large bat wings, were making their way to a little town they had never heard of before. Or at last, not until recently, thanks to a rather mysterious guild : Darkness While Takeru was rather enjoying it, the demon was in his thoughts.

When Calium was asking who will go toward Lirylis, Taya called him . She averted him about the sensation yesterday not quitting her mind. Arc lifted a brow, but could trust Taya and her instinct, and at her demand, Arc accepted to fly until the town, it was faster this way. And of course, Takeru pleaded to go with him. With an eye roll, if we can say, Arc finally agreed. But this story still bothers him. What could worry Taya at this point ? He didn't know, and hopes to find out what.

"Is that this town, Arc ?" Takeru asked, pointing at an illuminated town down there.

Arc snapped out of thoughts as he looked down "Indeed, we have arrived". He landed at the town's entrance, sort of not attracting attention.

At night, Lyrilys was calm and not flooded with people, not that it bothers both of them. In fact they kinda enjoy it. They made their peaceful journey until they ended in front of a large building made of wood and stone with a massive window on the second floor.

"So, who was going to knock ?" Takeru asked

"I'll do " Arc replied immediately and knocked on the door. There was silence until a muffler broke it. It got louder as it came closer, then the door opened, showing a young woman with raven hair. She was quite pretty, if it was not for her grumpy face and the death looking eyes. "It's for what ?" She almost barked.

Arc took a light bow "Sorry to interrupt you, miss, but we would like to talk with your master, if you want to"

The woman scanned Arc for a moment before slamming the door in front of them, leaving the two men here.

"I knew you did something wrong " Takeru critiquized.

Arc turned at him with a sweat on his temple and moved his hands, embarrassed "Although I think I said all correctly"

Takeru sighed "You are just not good with people. I mean, look at yourself. If you talk to people looking like that, I'm sure the majority of them would just run from you "

"That 's mean !"

They were interupted by the door opening again, but this time another person emerged from it. The one their master was interested in, the woman in complete armor Elian, who spoke in a calm voice staring at Takeru. "I recognize you, you were here yesterday."

Takeru cleared his thoart "As i do. We didn't introduced ourself, I'm Takeru, member of White Eclipse"

So it's her "And I'm Arcturs, from the same guild nice to meet you" He said as the two bowed. Strange, I feel nothing

"White Eclipse... Yes, I've heard about it. It's not at the next door, so why did you made all this way ?"

"We also heard about you, miss Elian. Our master, Calium, wish to invite with your guild, if it's not bother you, of course."

The woman in armor put her hand on her chin. "Let us think about it. But please, come inside" She made a hand gesture.

"It will be with a great pleasure" Takeru accepted as the two comrades came inside.

Gosh, it's really hard to speak with people. They though.

Galadriel, or rather in this case, Pandora's Actor lead the two mages inside the hall. Since the attack of Prometheus and Pandora (the goddess) on Nazarick, Galadriel was supervising the searches and the defense of the Tomb. So she send her creation deal with her guild job until she finished, and to protect Narberal and Lupusregina. From Shalltear's word, these two are powerful enough to beat Pleiades, even if they were together. Even if the girls were pouting about their lady not truly bring here, they also understood why she made a such decision, so they deal with it.

Pandora's Actor as his Creator lead the two mages inside. It's impolite to let them in the dark like that. Obviously, he scanned the two of them to see if they represent a treat. This one with the bandage over his eyes is not human, I bend for a demon. Like mein dame said, I can't see their powers with [Mana Essence], but when I use [Life Essence], it's like both of the essences fused in one, creating a unique aspect. The demon's one is much higher than the human's.

Since Galadriel was undercover, she tried many experience about how thier magic worked. Sure, thanks to Melody and her band, they knew how THEM works, but not how Yggdrasil one's do. One of the said thing was testing [Mana Essence] and [Life Essence], and the results were interesting. Using the former does absolutely nothing, nada. However, using the latter revealed that their 'life' and 'mana' were basically the same and were proportional. If one person used a lot of magic, then their 'life' will go down as well, feeling tired and so on.

I understood now why mein dame was thrilled about this world. Pandora's Actor smiled under the helmet.

"Hellooo~" Lupusregina welcomed them, sit on a table with a wide smile, Narbe, her, was in a corner, still frowing.

"That's a good place you have there" Takeru said.

"Is there only you three ?" Arc asked, which caused Elian to lift a brow. "I was wondering, how can you see propely with a blindfold on your eyes ?"

Arc chuckles "It's for safety measures. I can perfectly see despite that"

"regina went down her table and approached him "Really ?" She lifted fingers " How many fingers I have"

"Four"

"And here ?"

"Three"

"Here ?"

"Nine"

"Damnit, he's strong"

"Enough, Regina" The tanned woman stepped back. "You said earlier your master wanted to see us, why exactly ?"

"As I said earlier, we wished invite you to a dinner we prepared. To be honest, it's rare for a Guild to make it this far in this narrowed period. " Arc explained

" Ours, White Eclipse, is the strongest in the entirely of the kingdom. We have a nose for strong peoples" Takeru said proudly until he heard snickers from the two other girls. Arc and Elian ignored them. "So you say that we peak your interests ?" You want to have us in check ?

"Let's just say that we are curious" Is she suspicious ?

Both of them 'look' at each other for a long time, maybe for too long as the silence was heavy, but it broke as Elian chuckled "Very well, we'll come"

Takeru and Arc smiled at the reply "Then let's not waste any more time" They were going to leafe when she interupt them "How will we travel until your guide ?"

Both of them stopped dead at the question. They came here by flying, and Arc was obviously not strong enough to carry four persons, inclued one with a integral armor. Crap

Things got messy at White Eclipse. Almost everyone was running in all directions and nobody was doing nothing, even Selene and Michio. Calium took care personally of the organisation. He wanted this dinner to be the most perfect possible. Such a occasion won't happen soon.

Taya, Nami, Sele,e and Azaelon were in the kitchen, they didn't stop alternate between chopping vegetables, meat, boiling water, ect...

"A lot happen here. I love that ! " Nami exclaimedhappily. Right now, she would like to spin on the spot, but she had her hands full now.

"I can understand. It's the first time something like that happen since I'm here" Selene said

"Actually, it's the first time" Taya corrected

"Stop chatter, we havn't finish" Azaelon grumbled.

Outside, Sydney and Zalen looked a the horizon, far from all the noises inside. "It's the first time, right ? Master is really fond about our future friends"

Sydney turned at his brother, then stared at the horizon again " Things are going to change. For the better or not"

"Heh. But nothing that could get rid of us ?"

"Of course"

...

"Oh, I think I see something" Zalen said as he placed a hand above his eyes, a a group of people was approching.

Fairy Tail was the first to arrive. Most of them still had frowns over their faces, except an exciting Cynthia a smiling Aura, and Shizu, well, still Shizu. The journey was cumbersome, as no one dare speak a word, and Aira didn't help since she oftenly threw quick glances at Shizu, who obviously noticed it. She tilted her head slightly. Why does she look at me like that. Did I forget something ? Her wided at her realisation. Of course!

Waah ! Why Shizu is so cute ? Even with that eye-patch, she is so irresistible ! She internally shook her head. No ! Focus Aira, focus... but it's true she is irresistible. What if she-. Someone tapped on her shoulder, she turned and immediately felt something pressed on her forehead. "Huh ?" She saw Shizu who nodded her head "Here".

Aira searched on her forehead until she reached it. She turned toward Cygnus, who witnessed the scene with wondering eyes "What is it ?".

Cygnus puffed "Wait" He took the strange thing, revealing it to be a one yen sticker "Here you go".

Aira blinked a few times before remembering "aaaah" I remember now.

"Congratulation, you are the first to arrive" Zalen exclaimed from the distance.

"Not too soon" Natsu groaned. He then remarked Sydney "Who is he ?"

"Him ? Oh, it's true, you never meet him. This is no less than our ace, Sydney."

"The ace ?" Gray shouted, surprised.

"Like Gildarts ?" Happy wondered loudly.

He's like Gildarts ? Aura could hardly took what it's said. In a matter of two days, she met two humans she didn't even think to see. And it's only the beginning.

"No one is stronger than Gildatrs !" Natsu shouted. Aura looked at him with a deadpaned face. Dumbass, did you forget about yesterday ? Well, coming from you...

"Natsu, stop" Erza ordered calmly, there was no need to say more.

"Ahem." Zalen catched the attention again "If you will follow me"

They all arrived at the large cabin the Eclpse guild was. At this time, severals figures appeared from above. One by one, they landed, starting with Arc; Takeru and the three members of Darkness.

"Thank you Narbe, you were in a great help" Elian stated at the ravenette, who nodded. After realising their 'small' error, Narbe, Regina and her mistress used [Fly] on themself, saving the five of them from a long, very long walk. Officially, Narbe used her Air Magic to allow the three of them to fly, since the majority of the mages in this new world had only one, or in rare case, few different magics, learning that three peoples could use the flying magic plus their own one, it may rise suspicions.

Aira clapped her hands with a sweet smile "Great, everybody is here" She made a inviting gesture "Please enter"

They entered in the guild base, and saw the effort put in the hall. The large room was converted with multiples tables put together, as well as a large number of chairs. The ustensils were set too, only waiting for people to install.

"Whoa, it's pretty !" Cynthia exclaimed happily, admiring the main hall.

"I know, right ?" Luke said in a corner, wearing a proud smile "Normal for the best Guild in Fiore". Some of Fairy Tail and Darkness scoffed at this.

The kitchen's doors opened, letting several White Eclipse members out with the dinner. Calium welcomed them with a warm smile "Welcome in White Eclipse's dinner, dear guests"

Well, they don't start small. Aura though. When everyone was installed, the most important part of the plan was beginning: knowing the most possible about Darkness and the newest of Fairy Tail. Sydney was standing on the second floor, where it was difficult for anyone to remark him. He was mainly focused on the targets. His magic allowed him among other thingsto see the souls of peoples, and there was already things to say. These ones...

Elian stared at the plate in front of her, several pair of eyes were on her. Like madame said, remember that face she tell you. "Well, it will be problematic with that on my head" She put her hand on her helmet, removing it...slowly, very slowly. The tension, the tension !

After removing her helmet, the two other guilds could see what was hiding under the mysterious head armor, and they were... almost disappointed, especially Natsu and Cynthia. What they saw was a woman with mid long black hair, eyes, and absolutely nothing to stand out. If it wasn't for her rather tall stature and the usually large armor, it was like they saw the most normal person. "What ?"

The eyes quickly moved back for the plates "Nothing !" a few persons almost shouted.

Arc, who was sitting next to Taya, bending his headtoward her ear "I don't felt anything strange with her"

"Taya lifted a brow "Are you sure ?

"Certain, it's not like a was doubting about you, but the sensation didn't come at me"

Taya stared at the emptiness, unsure with what happened. It's not a mistake, I'm sure of it.

[At Nazarick, before Pandora's Actior's departure]

"So, it's what face you will make, do you save it well ?" Galadriel put a finger on her temple

"Of course, mein dame !" He said loudly, before saying in a way more calm voice "But why choosing such a ordinary face ? Wouldn't it be better to take a more... atypical one"

"What you must know about humans, it's that they love the mystery and things out of the ordinary. But once they will discover than the mysterious woman in armor has just a normal face, they will quickly drop it, and will look after other things"

"Like her abilities, or, her exploits?"

Galadriel snapped her fingers "Exactly, what they will see is not who is she, but rather what she did. Who know, maybe Elian will be a future figure"

Pandora's Actor made a exagerate bow "I understand. Thereupon, I shall make my leave"

"Of course, go, and have fun !"

"I will, my lady, I'm sure will"

[Present]

As they ate, Waiston looked left and right, before asking "Sooo, Cynthia, right ?"

The girl nodded, mouth full of food.

"I heard about you from some of my colleagues, you're a dragon slayer, right ?"

"Yesh, shecon generation"

"Why do you ask ?" Natsu said with a frown.

"It's her he ask, not you" Reve dryly replied

"No one ask you, dumbass" Natsu slammed his fist on the table.

"It's okay, Natsu" Cynthia assured "Yes, I'm a Dragon Slayer of the Omega Fire"

Luke whistled "That's the title, like Reve"

"Hey ! It's nothing compare to the Best Equip Mage Ever Existing on Fiore, BEMEEF for short"

"That's mean nothing !" Lucy shouted

"And, where do you come from, Cynthia ?" Selene continued. At her surprise, the little girl's face darked for a second, before regaining her usual cheering face "It's a secret !" Even Fairy Tail mages, except Wendy, had a questioning face. Selene had a tiny sweat on her forehead for that reaction.

Deciding to change of subject, Aira turned at Shizu "And you, Shizu ?"

Aura replied ather place "She and I came from the same place. We traveled for a some time before deciding to join Fairy Tail after aknowledge their feats"

"And... what's that 'same place' ?" Cygnus asked

"Actually, it's across the sea, in the South"

"Why didn't you join White Eclipse then. Know that we are far stronger than these pebbles" Reve wanted to know. His sentence caused even more frowns.

Aura scratched her head, seemingly embarassed "In fact, we didn't heard anything about you, like, at all" Few Eclipse mages fell on the floor after that.

"I told you it was okay to let us be know more" Haether scolded Luke.

"Why me? It was not my doing !"

Now at the conversation's peak, Calium talked to the armored woman "Young one, why did you create your own guild ?"

"In fact, it was really like that child there" she glanced Aura "The inspiration came from Fairy Tail. They are so inspiring. Since my young age, I wanted to become like them"

"But, why your own guild ? It must be way more simple to just join us" Erza asked.

Elian's tone hardened a little "I- It was seven years ago. You just disappeared like that, without warning anyone. And again, you popped again just in time for the Great Magic Games"

Erza had a sad face. She didn't tought about the consequences of their disappearance. Elian continued "So, instead, I decided to make my own Guild with very close friends, Narbe and Regina, who gladly accepted to join me. Now, we are Darkness, and we will surpass you one day, Fairy Tail" The Fairy mages wore now a smile, challenging for some.

Something snapped inside Natsu's head "Hey! Now I'm thinking about it. You carried an armor, just like Erza"

Erza glared at him for his abruptness, but when she stared back at Elian, she saw that she looked away, her cheeks a little pink. "W-Well, you guess it. It was mostly Erza Scarlet who inspired me the most". Wendy, Cynthia and Aira wore a tender smile, when a groan made them stop

"Errg, too much" Reve posed his head on the table "Too much sweetness, I think I'm gonna puck"

"What that's supposed to mean ?" Gray angrily asked.

"If you want to have a date, then go, but not here"

Wait, It wasn't suppose to be said that way. Pandora's Actor panicked inside. I act my lady too well ! I was talking about inspiration, nothing more !

"What ? That view disgust you at THIS point ?" Gray snickered "Or you don't like that kind of people ?"

"That's not what he said, and you know it !" Luke bounded out of his chair, one feet on the table.

"You want a piece of me, asshole ?" Natsu did the same, his fist engulfred in flames. He was about to slam his fist when something grapped it "What the ?"

"No violence here" Sydney said without rising his voice.

"What do you want, you ? You want to fight as well ?" The White Eclipse members began to pale. Don't do this!

Sydney rose a brow "Did I hear you right ? You want to fight me ?"

"Yeah! You, or anyone else, I'm ready to kick you're ass !"

Sydney release his grip before pointing his thumb at the door "Then, do it outside"

Several hands hit their own forehead, but Fairy Tail was not prepared for what was going to happen. White Eclipse, however, know it too well. He's dead

The entirely of the mages were gathered outside, some of them still didn't believe what still happening. Aira gripped tighly Shizu's hand, not that it bother her. The automaton turned her head toward her "Are you afraid for Natsu ?"

The blond girl shook her head "It's not about Natsu. It's Sydney. You heard Zalen say that he is the ace, well, he's right. And he can be terrifying sometimes"

Kuro caressed Aira's hair and bow, still wearing a happy smile " Don't be like that. It's Salamander's fault if things turned like that. And I sincerely hope that Sydney will make him shut his mouth once for all"

Erza approached Elian, who put her helmet. She felt embarassed by what the armored woman said earlier. I don't want to break her hopes, but I don't have much choice. "So, um... about what you said..."

Elian turned her head, understand what she meant and shook her hands "N-No, it's not what I meant !" She cleared her thoart, regaining her composure "What I was saying is just that you inspired me since I was a little child, so I wanted to be like you"

"I...I see" Erza replied

In a unknow location, Jellal was having trouble to sleep, a thing Meredy remarked "Jellal, are you okay ?"

He snapped out of his thoughts "Hm ? Oh, yes. It's nothing. I felt like someone was talking to Erza. But, it's gone now"

Meredy tilted her head, not understanding what he meant by that, neither Jellal did. She shrugged as they returned to sleep.

Natsu bumped his fists together, impatient to finally hit someone from White Eclipse "You're ready ?"

Sydney brough his hand "There is a tradition in White Eclipse. The weaker began first"

"Fine with me !" Natsu charged at Sydney, his hand coated in flames "Fire Dragon's Iron Fist"

Sydney didn't move a inch. He won't dodge ? That's better. Natsu punced him on the stomach, or tried as he phassed through him. He slid on the snow, eyes widened "What the-" BAM! He was immediately hit by Sydney's knee, causing Natsu to spit blood.

"Natsu ?" Wendy and Lucy shouted, worried

Natsu fell on the ground in pain. Damn it, he don't held back too. "Are you already down ?" Sydney provoked. Natsu got up, a hand still on his stomach "I-I don't even feel it " He enfled his cheeks, fire assembling inside "Fire Dragon's Roar !" A funnel of flames raced directly toward Sydney, who only closed his eyes. Once the roar seems to hit Sydney, a dust cloud was forming.

"D-Did he got it ?" Lucy asked, bringing chuckles from White Eclipse "Poor innocent thing" Reve laughed "You have no idea what he is against". When the dust cleared, there was no Sydney, but a tombstone, perfectly intact. "Huh? Where did he go ?" Sydney mzterialized himself behind Natsu and hit him on the nape, and kicked him before he landad on the snow. "Gah !"As Natsu flew away again, Sydney snapped his fingers, showing three smaller tombstones.

"Goodbye" He said as he sent his tombstone where Natsu landed, causing heavy damages. Upon looking closer, Natsu was on the ground, bleeding, with white eyes. "This is over" Sydney said before vanishing in a puff smoke.

Wendy lost no time and made her way toward Natsu "Natsu-san !" She kneeled and extended her palms, a light green aura emit from it.

Aura sucked her teeth "I think he felt it" she looked at Erza, or rather her tighed hand which tremble.

Elian sighed "Regina ?"

"Yes ! No problem su~" Regina walked at Natsu and extended her palm. A green magic seal appeared and help Wendy to heal the reckless mage "Done !"

"T-thank you, em..." Wendy said shyly.

"Regina ! And don't thank me, but rather lady Elian. Well, I think it's over, so goodbye su~" Regina waved at her. Wendy did the same, but was rather awkward by her. Su ?

"So, I think this is over" Reve said, entering in the guild without caring.

"This is not over" Gray said angrily.

"Say what ?"

"I said you will regret it !" Gray shouted.

"To begin, bring that stupid guy with you, then we can talk" Reve shrugged. At once, Cygnus and Aira remembered the advice Makarov gave them. The latter sighed. I will never heard the end of it

"Good, well, I think we must go as well" Elian bowed "It was a pleasure"

"You're welcomed" Kuro laughed loudly, waving at them leaving the same way they came here.

Calium was inside again. Honestly, he was glad all of this stopped. I begin to get old for this. He had a serious face again "But I hope it worth it, Sydney !" The mage appeared immediately. "What did you learn ?"

"As I though, they are strange peoples, except maybie that girl, Cynthia. When I sensed their souls, those I see are different, too different from normal people, no, for humans."

"Those you saw ?"

"Yes, for two of them, I can't even see them at all"

"Who ?"

"Aura and Elian"

At the council, things are not doing well. Some of the frogs were walking hastly and voices filled every corners. In a meeting room, several chancellors were in a delicate situation, one of them being Gran Doma.

"Are you sure ?"

"Yes, there is no doubt about it"

Doma had his hand on his forehand, trying to apprehend what was happening "A laboratory was outbreaked by who I think it is ?"

"Again,yes"

Doma grumbled, his expression went from annoyance to fear. Fiore's End. It's near