Chapter 17 - Saving The Cats
West Tower, Basement
Unaware of what is going on outside of the dungeons. Natsu and "Wendy" were chained up to large rocks. Unaware of what the Royal Army was planning to do with them. As it appeared that they were up to nothing good.
"Hey Naruto, do you think they're listening in on us?" Natsu asked the person across from him.
"Wendy" shook her head, "I doubt it. Even with magic tools, they haven't developed surveillance technology." she answered.
"Still, at least the real Wendy is safe. Do you think you can speak to your real self with your mind or something? Like using that Telepathy Magic Hibiki uses?" Natsu asked.
"Wendy" sighed as she shook her head. Despite being a clone using a henge to look like Wendy. The clone can only transfer memory by popping out of existence. This sadly means that the real Siegfried Naruto can't pass on information to his dopplegangers. Although that would be a convenient trick, but not even the clones made of magic can do the same.
"I wish I could, but that doesn't mean I'm completely useless." the clone answered.
"Do you think you can break us free?" Natsu asked.
The clone thought it over, "Maybe, the chains are tight and my chakra starts to run out little by little." she said just as some creepy old man appeared.
"Who the hell are you?" Natsu asked.
The old man smirked, "I am Byro, Chief of Staff of the Royal Army." he answered.
"Then you're doing a bad job. I've got a lot of complaints." Natsu said.
"Hilarious." Byro said dryly. "Now then, you're probably wondering why I separated you from the other girl." he said.
Natsu's eyes widened, "Where is Lucy!? What did you do to her you jerk!?" he asked.
Byro's glee never disappeared from his face, "I wouldn't worry about her fate but your own. After all, there's no use morning a dead woman." he said making the clone and Natsu looked shocked. "The Queen of the Exceeds, Shagotte of Extalia decreed her death but now that doesn't matter now does it? Because the Kingdom of Edolas will now obtain the power of the Dragon Slayers!" he exclaimed.
"What do you want from us!?" Natsu demands.
"I suppose you already know that unlike normal magic. The magic of Dragon Slayers is much more potent." Byro said.
As they conversed, the clone mentally thanked Natsu as they proceeded to take deep breaths. Closing their eyes and attempting to drown out the environment around them. At the same time, trying to ignore the negative energy in the world as little bits of energy start to surround them. Yet unlike magic or chakra, this was not something mystic eyes or dojutsu could see as the clone trapped themselves in a trance.
To the point the clone could not hear Byro's proclamation.
"We're done being ruled by mere felines. With this power, we will empower the remaining lacrima fragment and destroy Extalia and use their remains to power our kingdom forever!" Byro yells before laughing like a mad man.
"You jerk! When I'm out of here I'm going to show you the power of a Dragon Slayer by beating you black and blue!" Natsu yells as he attempts to break free.
Byro continued to laugh at the futility, "It won't matter, idle threats can do me no harm. You on the other hand, will only feel pain." he said as he started to work on turning on a machine. "So do take your sacrifice with dignity." he said uncaring of how much pain Natsu and "Wendy" will feel.
"Damn it!" Natsu screamed as he continued to struggle.
As Natsu struggled, Byro did not notice "Wendy" continue to remain silent. As he took his time to power up the strange machine. Feeling confident that he can complete his goal and report to King Faust afterwards. Not caring whether or not the Dragon Slayers survive the extraction process. Still completely unaware of the rude awakening he is about to receive for his lack of perception.
Sadly, that would have to wait as it appeared that Natsu would be getting some of his magic drained first. Most likely because the real Wendy would produce less Dragon Slayer magic due to being a child with less experience.
Elsewhere, at the same time
During the prisoner transfer of Natsu and "Wendy" to the basement on the West Tower. Erza as ordered by King Faust, dragged Lucy out of her cell. Then proceeded to lift her out onto the balcony of the prison tower. Before dropping Lucy so that she would plummet to her death. At the same time, ignoring Lucy's pleas when she explained that Earthland Erza is a good person.
Only to be saved by two unlikely heroes. Well one unlikely hero, the other one crashed his head into the building.
"Carla? Happy?" Lucy asked as Carla caught her.
"Yes, and just in time too." Carla said as Happy recovered.
"And I think I still need to get used to flying." Happy said while rubbing his aching head.
"Did you guys regain your magic? Neither of you were able to fly earlier." Lucy asked.
"It wasn't the sake of not having magic, but unlocking the heart." Carla answered as they started pulling Lucy up.
Where Erza Knightwalker kneeled in respect, "Your lordships, why have you saved that girl?" she asked.
Carla gave her a serious look, "We are taking this girl. Is that not obvious?" she asked.
"Ma'am, I ask you to please hand her over so that I may execute her. As ordered by Queen Shagotte." Erza requested.
"Really? You are making demands of me? For I, am the Princess of the Exceeds!" Carla proclaimed as Erza looked shocked. "And I order you to let this girl free as well as the other prisoners!" she demands.
Erza winced at the command, "I'm afraid I do not have the authority for the prisoners in the West Tower and as for the queen. Her authority overrides your own." she answered. "I still need to execute that prisoner." she said.
"Carla, tell her you want to talk to her manager." Happy said.
Carla sweat dropped at the answer but before she could respond. Panther Lily, a giant muscular exceed, ran down the hallway where Erza was.
"Stop them! They're fallen exceeds!" Panther Lily ordered.
"Fallen exceeds!?"
Suddenly, an entire squadron of guards from Extalia had arrived and started to chase them. All of them being lead by an odd exceed that looked a lot like Ichiya. Ironically, this exceed's name is Nichiya.
"Capture them!" Nichiya commanded.
"Who are they!?" Lucy asked.
"Let's just say we're not welcomed in Extalia anymore Lucy." Happy said as he and Carla started to fly away.
"I think banishment alone is the least of our issues!" Carla said having learned a lot from her brief stay.
"At least we know where Natsu and Wendy are. To the West Tower!" Happy exclaimed as they moved faster.
Only to quickly find themselves surrounded by guards as they got closer towards the tower. Somehow, Erza also got there at the same time. Only instead of aiming to capture the trio. The guards were arming some kind of weapon.
"Begin Code ETD!" Faust yelled upon revealing himse,f.
"What?" Erza asked as she saw her comrades firing a ray at the Exceeds.
"Carla we need to take cover!" Happy yells as Carla nods.
Once they managed to outrun the other Exceeds. The cannon''s ray trapped Nichiya and everyone else into a single spot. Where they found themselves paralyzed and unable to fight back against the humans.
"What treachery is this!?" Nichiya demands to know.
"There is no treachery!" Faust yells. "There are no more gods in this world! Only us humans!" he adds as Nichiya curses him.
Despite the struggle, it was pointless. For the entire exceed squadron sent after Carla and Happy were trapped in a giant sphere of energy. Where they all transformed into a giant cat shaped lacrima. Crashing down hard onto the ground with the royal guards inspecting it before cheering at their success. Revealing that King Faust is already planning to overthrow the Exceeds.
"We humans are the true dominant species! Let this be the start of a great journey my people!" Faust shouts as his guards cheer for their leader.
"They turned on the Exceeds? But why? I thought they were worshipped." Lucy asked.
"I don't know Lucy, but we better not stick around." Carla said as she grimaced at the sight of a new lacrima.
"That's why we need to find Natsu and Wendy!" Happy exclaimed as they broke into the tower while the guards celebrated.
Yet, unaware of how close Erza Knightwalker was onto their trail.
At the tower, a while later
*BOOM*
After busting down a wall, Siegfried and his group minus Gajeel broke into the West Tower. After obtaining enough intel as to where to look for Natsu and hopefully Lucy.
"Okay, so where's Flame Head?" Gray asked.
"Not here, like half of your clothes." Siegfried said as Gray panicked.
"Am I cursed or something!?" Gray asked.
"Let's go Wen! We have to save Uncle Natsu!" Filo said as she tugged on Wendy's arm.
"Hold it you two, you can't run off on your own." Erza said stopping them. "This place is dangerous and any number of dangers could be lurking around." she said before hearing a loud explosion nearby.
"Better stay close, I can only guess Natsu his wrecking up the place." Gray said as he lead the way.
As they ran, they heard several more explosions. Before finding the Royal Army blocking the way as they cornered Lucy who was on the ground. With Happy and Carla landing beside her.
"There is nowhere left to run." said Erza Knightwalker as she revealed herself.
Just as Knightwalker was about to strike Lucy down. Siegfried summoned Soul Calibur and slammed it down onto the floor. Creating a giant wall of crystals dividing the guards. Knightwalker dashed out of the way just in time to avoid the giant wall of crystals. Luckily, Lucy and the exceeds also managed to avoid harm's way as well.
"What was that!?" asked a royal guard.
"That was us and you better run now. Because we don't appreciate you hurting our friends." Gray said revealing himself along with the others.
"It's Gray Surge!" the same guard yelled.
"Surge?" Gray asked.
"I'll explain later." Siegfried said, unaware that he put Gray in a trance.
One where he saw his awkward Edolas counterpart with multiple jackets and sweaters. At the same time, Gray Surge complained about being too cold while chasing around Juvia. Who purposely ignores him and refuses to go on dates with him. Although she clearly took it into consideration if Surge gave up wearing so many jackets.
"What the heck!? What is this world!? Is this why Juvia is ignoring me!?" Gray asked with a shocked face.
"Gray whatever you are talking about, needs to cease now!" Erza said summoning a sword to her side.
When suddenly, Knightwalker shattered the wall of ice with a powerful explosion. Where she gave Siegfried a murderous look as she ran right at him.
"Imposter! I'll kill you for impersonating my prince!" Knightwalker roars as she runs at Siegfried at full speed.
"Naruto move!" Erza yelled as she tried to block her counterpart.
Only to see Siegfried smirk at her, "I can handle one degenerate." he said raising his hand.
Just as Knightwalker attempted to impale her target. Siegfried's palm quickly caught the spear in mid air. Knightwalker snapped out of the sudden pause to see that Siegfried encased his palm with ice. Before Erza could react, Siegfried stabbed Soul Calibur into the floor and quickly formed a sphere of chakra into his hand.
"Rasengan!" he yells as he quickly slams the technique into Knightwalker's gut.
Causing her and the spear to blast into the other side of the hall. It was quite hilarious, as the Rasengan's rotation caused Knightwalker to spin in midair as she hit a wall.
"That won't stop her for long, but it's a start." Siegfried said as he reclaimed the cursed sword.
Just as the royal guards quickly recovered and began to charge at them. Just as Gray started to blast them with waves of icicles and Erza unleashed a barrage of swords at them. Meanwhile Siegfried slashed through the many guards to get to Lucy and the exceeds.
"Naruto! You came back!" Lucy said happily.
Only to be lifted over his shoulder, "Yes, now I came with reinforcements. Hang on!" he said as the cats followed him.
"Alright! The cavalry is here!" Happy yelled with excitement.
Then suddenly…
*BOOM*
"What the heck was that!?" Happy asked.
"It sounded like it came from the lower floors!" Carla answers.
Siegfried's eyes widened, "My clone sent me it's memories. It tried to turn Natsu and Wendy into batteries to power a super weapon." he said seriously.
"WHAT!?" the exceeds and Lucy asked.
"Don't worry though, it turns out my unpredictable side kicked in. My clone did something very detrimental towards the plans of the king." Siegfried said now smirking.
"What did you do?" Lucy asked nervously.
Suddenly Knightwalker came back, "No more cheap tricks!" she yelled as she tried to attack him again.
Only for Erza to block the attack, "I think I should take this fight. It only makes sense." she said trying to help Siegfried.
"Erza, you are lucky I need to save Lucy. Because I would finish her off." Siegfried said without arrogance.
"Are you trying to push me away from my fight?" Erza asked with wide eyes.
"No, fights belong to no one. Except they're all mine when I'm participating." Siegfried said.
Knightwalker growled, "He does not respect dibs!" she screamed before Erza blocked her next attack.
"What do you know? Natsu's rants actually make sense now." Erza muttered.
With Natsu
After breaking free from his binds during the explosion. Natsu laughed at the form of Byro who looked like a piece of burnt toast. For even his own machine was destroyed along with a chunk of the cave they were in. Natsu did not even care that he could have been hurt in the resulting explosion as he found Byro's position to be very hilarious.
"I don't know what Naruto's clone did, but it was awesome! HAHAHA!" Natsu laughed before holding his gut in pain. Natsu grits his teeth as he holds his stomach, "Okay that hurt, but you got what you deserved!" he says.
"What… was that power? It wasn't magic… but it was still powerful…" Byro mutteed.
Natsu shrugged, "I don't, but have sticker." He said placing a sheet of paper on Byro's forehead.
"AHHHHH!" Byro screamed.
"What the heck did that magic circle do?" Natsu asked.
Before Siegfried escaped with Wendy and Filo. He secretly handed Natsu a slip of paper and one to Lucy. With the latter unfortunately being unable to use it as it would have been a perfect time to stun Knightwalker. The "magic circle" as Natsu called it, was actually a piece of paper with fuinjutsu. Causing a target to be paralyzed and filled with pain as every muscle in their body would tighten and go stiff. Making it nearly impossible to move without being filled with even greater pain.
Just in time too, as he was finally free and didn't want Byro to somehow come up with a brand new device to steal his magic.
"Natsu-san!" The real Wendy yelled as she ran down the stairs with Filo.
"Hey kids, Naruto helped me beat up this old man!" Natsu said proudly as he pointed at Byro.
"Natsu-san, you make it look worse in this context." Wendy said.
"Papa would never beat up an old man for no reason!" Filo said thinking Natsu was insulting her adoptive father.
Natsu's jaw dropped, "This guy tried to torture me by draining my magic. He started with Naruto's clone thinking it was you!" he said pointing at Wendy who now looked terrified.
Then Siegfried arrived, "He's right, only my clone was lucky enough to draw some nature energy." he said.
"What's that papa?" Filo asked.
"I'll explain later, for now all I can say is it's a superpower for disciplined shinobi. It's hard to learn and it can't be absorbed." Siegfried answered.
"That explains why the vacuum cleaner failed." Natsu said.
"If it were a normal person absorbing it, they might turn into a statue." Siegfried said further surprising everyone. "Luckily for this old man, he didn't realize what he was getting into." he said before hearing explosion.
Natsu grinned, "Alright! It sounds like a fight is brewing!" he yells as he runs outside.
"Natsu-san! Wait!" Wendy yells.
Natsu ran back inside, "Guys! There's demons in there!" he yelled.
"What are you talking flame head?" Gray asked with a scoff.
"There's two Erza's now!" Natsu answered.
Gray sighed, "Yeah, Erza was with me when Gajeel freed us from the lacrima." he said.
"Wait, you're our Gray?" Wendy asked, now realizing that Shirtless Gray is her world's Gray.
Gray suddenly felt dejected, "I see, it's fine. You were caught in the moment and didn't recognize me." he said.
Siegfried sighed, "Wendy, I think Carla is killing your brain cells." he said.
"I am doing no such thing!" Carla yells.
"Then stop complaining and be useful." Siegfried said as he lead everyone out.
At the same time, with Gajeel
Gajeel sighed as he finally reached the high point of a mini floating island. Right where a lacrima that was much bigger than the one in the Royal Capital was. As Carla predicted, there really was a missing piece of the lacrima. With this giant chunk being the missing piece itself. Only it wasn't going to be used as fuel like everyone in the capital wanted it to be. No, this was going to be used as a weapon for a much more malicious purpose.
"This was hard to reach, but now I can finally wreck this thing and save the day." Gajeel said.
"That's putting it mildly, I expected more security." Shukaku said as his teapot hanged off of Gajeel's pants.
"Yeah, but let's not jinx it. We smash this thing and run." Gajeel said as he turned his arm into an iron saw.
"Watch out!" Shukaku yelled as Gajeel moved out of the way.
As a large sword almost struck him down. Gajeel quickly turned and found Panther Lily floating above him with the intent to stop his plan.
"Pfft, it's just a stupid cat. We can kick his ass later." Shukaku said.
"I'm not letting you destroy that lacrima!" Panther Lily exclaims as he attempts to slash at Gajeel again.
"Iron Dragon: Iron Pillar!" Gajeel yells as he launches a giant pillar at Panther Lily. Who struggles to block the attack, "Beat it fur ball, you're not stopping us from saving our home." he said.
"Then you'll just have to beat me in a fight!" Panther Lily yells as he charges at Gajeel.
"Hey let me out! I can kick this overgrown cat's ass!" Shukaku yells.
"I can't, that Naruto guy put magic circles on you or something. I'll probably get myself killed if I mess with them." Gajeel said.
"Damn it!" Shukaku yells as Gajeel avoids more sword slashes.
Back with the group, West Tower
As the group reunited, everyone went on their own direction as to how to save Fairy Tail and stop King Faust's plan. With Erza still fighting her counterpart, Happy left to go help Gajeel, Carla, Wendy and Filo left to warn the Exceeds in Extalia and Siegfried followed everyone else. Leading to a room that looked like a giant amusement park.
"We not have time for shenanigans." Siegfried said.
"You wouldn't say that if they served ramen stands." Natsu said with a snort.
"Even ramen must be sacrificed at times." Siegfried said in a sad tone.
"Wow! You did turn dark!" Natsu yelled.
"You're realizing this just now!?" Gray asked.
That's when the group realized that the rides were moving on their own. Activated as if someone was still working here. Only to reveal Sugarboy and Hughes had arrived.
"We don't have ramen stands, but then again. This whole park will be something we'll miss once the magic is gone." Hughes said.
"It sure will, but at the same time. We don't want anyone trying to stop us from getting any magic at all." Sugarboy says.
"Yeah, it will be something to miss. Because then I won't be able to do this." Hughes said pulling out a wand of some kind.
What he did, was the exact opposite of impressive. Hughes proceeded to manipulate the rides around him until the swinging ship ride he was on crashes into a wall. With him jumping off before the impact.
"Sweet, you can break stuff like an idiot. Like Natsu if he intentionally wanted to destroy things." Gray said sarcastically.
"Are you going to make Naruto wear a green outfit and get him all excited to smash pots and vases?" Natsu asked.
Siegfried sighed, "Natsu I don't do that anymore. Not since Princess Zel-, I mean Hisui, told me that she would stop sending me stipends if I kept doing it." he said.
Hughes sweat dropped, "I can do more than smash things! Just look!" he says as he manipulates a rollercoaster to move towards them.
"Cool! It builds it's own tracks!" Natsu says with excitement.
"It's not a toy. It's your doom." Hughes says as he waves his wand around.
Causing the rollercoaster cart to chase after him, "That's nothing!" Natsu yells as he smashes it. "I'll just keep smashing all your toys." he said.
Hughes snorted, "I doubt it, I can just keep making more." he said creating more rollercoasters.
"Crap." Natsu said as he avoided the rollercoasters.
As the rollercoasters crashed and Hughes began to manipulate the amusement park rides. Sugarboy decided to jump in and fight. Seeing as wanted to split the group in half and defeat them.
"Don't think I'm just going to sit down and do nothing." Sugarboy said as he started sliding on his chest plate.
"I can take this idiot on. Ice Make…!" Gray was interrupted as Siegfried lifted him up and tossed him with the others.
"This is my fight. I already defeated him once." Siegfried said.
Meanwhile, Gray screamed as he flew away, "Natsu was right! You don't respect dibs Naruto!" he yells.
"There is no such things as dibs." Seigfried said as he drew Soul Calibur.
"Don't think, I'm an easy opponent! So don't cry if I…"
"Wind Style: Air Bullet." Siegfried casts as Sugar Boy crashes into a wall.
"What the heck? My sword couldn't turn it into liquid." Sugarboy said.
"You cannot liquify air. At least not like that." Siegfried said as Sugarboy only created small mist.
Sugarboy quickly recovered and ran Siegfried, "I can still beat you!" he yells.
Siegfried raised up his heavy sword to block the attack, "I doubt it, hoo haw hoo!" he said mocking Sugarboy's way of speaking.
"Don't make fun of me!" Subarboy yells as he keeps bashing his sword.
Only to be surprised by a heavy upward slash sending him into the air. Being too disoriented to react in time. Siegfried jumped mid air and brought down his heavy sword. Making him crash hard into the ground. Before being repeatedly hit by Soul Calibur. Just as Sugarboy tried to stand up, Siegfried kicked him across the ground until he hit the carousel where he that he was riding on.
"Is that all you got?" Sugarboy taunted.
Siegfried stabbed Soul Calibur into the ground. Causing a giant way of crystals to burst through the ground. Sugarboy quickly stood up and brought down his sword in an attempt to turn them all into liquids. Only to find them slightly softening but not stopping one bit as the crystals sent him crashing through the ride.
"What the? Why can't Rosa Espada liquify any of that?" Sugarboy asked sounding astounded.
"You may have a unique sword. But it's not enough to have one skill and develop it's true potential." Siegfried said as he walked up to Sugarboy.
"It's that stupid sword! You're cheating!" Sugarboy yells as he slides across the floor.
"I'll switch it's form then, just to make things easier on you." Siegfried said as Soul Calibur transformed into a short sword.
Where he jumped over Sugarboy and attempted to slash at his back. Luckily for the man in the pink armor. He was quick enough to parry the attack and keep sliding away.
"A scar on a swordsman's back is a sign of disgrace. At least you are learning." Siegfried said as Sugarboy circled back around.
"Don't talk to me like you're a shaman or something! Hiyah!" Sugarboy yells as he jumps up into the air.
Where Siegfried met him in the air and the two engaged in a quick sword fight. Where Sugarboy managed to kick Siegfried away, but not without being hit by an Air Bullet. Sending him skidding against the floor.
'Damn, is this what Earthland magic is really like?' Sugarboy asked.
"I find it interesting that you aren't trying as hard as when we fought the first time." Siegfried said.
"First time? What do… damn. That was you that defended Fairy Tail." Sugarboy said realizing the armored man was Siegfried.
Siegfried raised his sword at Sugarboy, "Prepare to taste the wrath of my sword." he said.
With the others
After surviving a few series of comical events with Natsu being trapped on a roller coaster while Hughes played with his magic wand. Gray ended up crashing into a nearby water of lake with Lucy and Natsu landing on him.
"This is getting really annoying!" Gray yells.
"I know, I really want to pummel that jerk!" Natsu growls out.
That's when Lucy realized where they were sitting, "Water! I can take him out guys! Open! Gate of The Water Bearer!" She yells out.
Causing Aquarius to appear, "At least you didn't summon me from a toilet this time." she said.
"Take him down Aquarius!" Lucy commands.
Only for Aquarius to lack control to move the water, "It's not moving!" she said with surprise.
"Of course it's not. I'm in full control here." Hughes said waving his wand around to generate waves. "Earthland magic is really amazing. I can only imagine how much magic we can get when we get the rest of that lacrima's magic energy." he said.
"Those are the lives of our friends!" Gray yelled.
"So what? Edolas needs it more. You guys had your fun in the sun while here, we can do so much more." Hughes said as if his greed outweighed human life.
"You're more concerned about your magic!? These are real lives we're talking about here!" Natsu yelled as his flames were rising with his rage.
Hughes laughed, "What is the worth of a few lives? In the end, their magic is all they're worth." he said as he raised the waves high and brought them down.
"Everyone jump!" Gray ordered as Aquarius grabbed Lucy and Natsu landed on dry land. Gray then placed his hand on the water, "Ice Make: Ice Floor!" he yells as he freezes the entire body of water.
Hughes whined, "Seriously? You are a fun killer." he said before hearing a loud explosion.
Where he saw Sugarboy crash through the building behind him. Hughes looked back to see Siegfried rolling his head around his neck as he casually walked in. Meanwhile Sugarboy was covered in bruises as his armor was ready to fall apart.
"You can't handle one guy Sugarboy?" Hughes asked with a snicker.
Sugarboy spat at the ice covered floor, "Don't talk like you would be any better Hughes. This guy would give Panther Lily and Knightwalker are a hard time and he's all casual during his fight." he said.
Hughes snorted, "Yeah right, with the wave of my…" he was cut off as he turned around.
Realizing Siegfried was a skyscrapper compared to his scrawny looking ass. Hughes didn't feel intimidated as he was about to manipulate the amusement park rides again. Only for Siegfried to twist his hand and steal the wand before snapping it like a twig.
"What was that you said innocent lives? They're only worth their magic?" Siegfried asked as he released some killing intent.
Now Hughes felt nervous, "Well t-they a-are, i-if you…"
"Hey Naruto!" Lucy yelled out, interrupting Hughes. Siegfried briefly looked over to Lucy, "He was also peeking at Aquarius and ogling her!" Lucy adds.
"What? I didn't see him do that!" Aquarius said.
"Yeah he uh, did it when you got distracted by the water." Lucy lied.
Siegfried then gripped the top of Hughes' head, "And you molested Aquarius with your eyes? How dare you traumatize her you womanizer?"" He asked dangerously.
"Hey! That's a straight up lie!" Hughes quickly said in denial.
"I think it's about time I share the fights." Siegfried said tossing Hughes in front of Natsu and Gray.
Both of whom looked pissed off. No doubt from hearing Hughes gloat about how life is always good with magic so long as they have enough people to kill for it. Hughes really did need to learn to be quiet because he now witnessed the true power of Earthland wizards. Especially now that Hughes traded his greed and hedonistic philosophy for his self preservation.
"You guys know I was kidding right?" Hughes asked, although it was a blunt lie.
"You better teach him some discipline before he starts peeping on Lucy and Juvia." Siegfried said as the two suddenly radiated even more killing intent.
"Not the face!" Hughes pleads but all anyone could hear was pain.
"Are you okay Aquarius?" Siegfried asked.
"I would feel a whole lot better with a hug!" Aquarius said playing the victim card.
Lucy sweat dropped, "I guess she caught onto the plan really fast." she muttered.
"Not so fast! Did you forget about me?" Sugarboy asked as he slid across the floor towards Siegfried.
"I wish everyone forgot you." Siegfried said jumping over him again.
"The Will of Edolas will never die! Not until we get that magic first!" Sugarboy yells as he swings at Siegfried.
As Earthland's Azure Knight blocked each attack. Siegfried tried to think of a quick solution to defeat Sugarboy. Seeing as the man is going to refuse to stay down until he's dead or exhausted. It at least helped that Natsu and Gray were turning Hughes into a punching bag. So Sugarboy would not have any support, but Siegfried did.
"Aquarius, I think you might want to hold off on that hug. I wouldn't mind some water." Siegfried called out.
Aquarius nods, "Very well, just take cover!" she warns as she's now able to manipulate the water.
Doing so, Siegfried let himself get kicked away by Sugarboy. After letting him gets some hits in and feeling victorious for it. Sugarboy was about to continue his attacks when he saw Aquarius unleash a wave upon him. Sugarboy once again tried to use Rosa Espada's abilities to stop the water. Only to quickly remember that the water is already a liquid but he could at leasts split it and move it in some way.
Unfortunately, the unique properties of turning solids into liquids had it's weaknesses as it had it's perks. Like breaking barriers, projectiles and even creating floors like quicksand. The weakness being that Sugarboy cannot completely control the flow of things he turns into liquids. As Siegfried started to use his little water manipulation skill to trap in a crude looking orb. Unfortunately, Siegfried considered water to possibly be his worst element since he needed to be in a very humid area or have a large source of water.
'Even then, it wouldn't be enough against Shukaku. I'm glad he was just being annoying loner.' Siegfried thought as he admits that his current strength would lack against a direct battle with the Ichibi.
However, as Siegfried struggled to contain Sugarboy. Aquarius stepped in and contained her magic until Sugarboy passed out. Once done, the celestial spirit dropped the man hard enough for his armor to shatter.
"Thank you Aquarius, I owe you dinner." Siegfried said making the spirit blush.
"It was nothing really." Aquarius said trying to be humble.
"I mean it, water is probably my worst element and I don't know a lot of water mages other than Juvia who can help. We're both busy so I don't always get lessons from her." Siegfried said.
Aquarius smirked at this, "Then you could always ask Lucy to summon me. As long as I'm not in the middle of something like taking a shower." she said.
"I think I'll take you up on that… where's Lucy?" Siegfried suddenly asked.
Aquarius frowned, "Can she not stay in one place?" she asks sounding angry.
Elsewhere
After briefly taking cover from the fight between Sugarboy and Siegfried. Lucy ran into a little girl named Coco who was running with a key. Who was being chased by Byro for some reason. As it clearly showed that the old man recovered from the explosion and the seal used to harm his nerves.
"Give me that key girl! That key is the next step to the prosperity of Edolas!" Byro yells.
As the girl cradled the key, for some reason. Lucy believed that Byro was speaking to her and wanted one of her Celestial Spirit Keys. Which was something that Lucy was not going to hand over. Despite the fact that Byro was clearly not here for Lucy and the fact that the little girl on the ground was carrying a giant key.
"There's no way you're getting one of my keys!" Lucy yelled.
"Huh? What are you talking about?" Byro asked only now noticing Lucy.
Lucy pulled out one of her keys, "There's no way I'm surrendering my keys!" she yells.
'Is she an idiot? What is she doing pulling out her house keys?' the little girl wondered.
"Open! Gate of the Golden Bull! Taurus" Lucy commands as Taurus bursts from the ground.
"MOOOOO! I'm ready to kick butt!" Taurus yells as he surprises Byro and the girl.
'This girl has the power to summon animals!?' Byro wondered with shock.
'That's what she meant? Earthland magic is so extraordinary.' the little girl thought.
"Take him down Taurus!" Lucy commands.
Only for the cow man to get perverted, "Will I get a smooch?" he asked.
Lucy groaned, "I'll ask Naruto to give you a cheer leader party later." she said.
"Okay, good deal." Taurus said before charging at Byro.
The Celestial Spirit raised up his axe and slammed it down with all his might. Creating a large wave of rocks to smash against Byro. Who went flying across the room upon impact. Further surprising the girl by the powers of the Celestial Spirit mage. Only for Byro to get back up and throw potions at Taurus.
With Taurus smashing them with his axe until a stronger one hit him in the face. Making him fall down as he lost consciousness.
"Taurus!" Lucy cried out.
Byro laughs, "I see, Earthland magic can go beyond the limits of our imagination. Too bad, it cannot prepare itself for what I have in store." he says as he throws another potion.
"Open! Gate of the Maiden! Virgo!" Lucy commands as Virgo bursts through the ground.
"Another familiar? A woman this time?" Byro asked with wide eyes.
"I serve the princess." Virgo said referring to Lucy by her nickname.
"And she's a princess!?" Byro asked, genuinely thinking Lucy was royalty.
Without receiving an answer or thinking about what to do next. Virgo started to spin in the air again before crashing into the floor. Where she made Byro crash to the bottom of the floor below them.
"Thanks Virgo!" Lucy said gratefully.
"You are welcome Princess. Now please take this." Virgo said handing her a cylinder.
"What is this?" Lucy asked.
Virgo did not have a chance to explain herself as a giant monster bursted through the hole in the floor. Revealing Byro had transformed into some sort of octopus monster. That started thrashing and Virgo around before grabbing the little girl with one of his tentacles.
"Coco, return the key to me at once!" Byro commands.
Coco shook her head, "No! I want magic as much as everyone else, but not at the cost of Panther Lily's life!" she yells.
"Then you will not have any magic at all when I crush you!" Byro says as he squeezes Coco.
Only to drop her as a giant gash appeared against his tentacle. Byro cursed as the tentacle started to bleed and Coco went missing. Only to find Siegfried carrying the girl with one arm while standing at the top of a building.
"Are you okay child?" Siegfried asked. Coco nods, "Now then, where did this octopus come from?" He asked.
"That's Byro, he's planning to use this key to destroy a giant lacrima where my friend is at." Coco answered.
"Is that so, then take cover. This won't be too long." Siegfried said as he jumps down and lets Coco hide.
"You won't stand a chance now! I'm much more powerful in this form!" Byro said arrogantly.
Siegfried scoffed, "Gyuki would be ashamed by this." he said remembering meeting Killer Bee and his Bijuu once.
With the talks over, Siegfried dashed towards Byro with Soul Calibur held high over his head. Jumping away at every tentacle trying to slam him. Before running up one of them and slashing at Byro's eye. The old man let out scream of pain as he fell back to nurse his wound. Siegfried did not allow the old man to have a chance to recover or fight back as he continued to run up his body. Leaving heavy slashes at every turn to keep Byro down.
Only finding himself surprised by the tentacle that he was running on had thrown him into the air. But it did not stop him as Siegfried fell back down. With a wind technique in play, Siegfried slowed down his decent while being able to move away from Byro's tentacle swings. As well as avoiding a giant wave of ink Byro spits from his mouth.
"Fire Style: Fire Dragon Missile!" Siegfried yells as he hits Byro's head.
"AUGH! How are you still using magic!?" Byro asked.
"This is not magic! It is chakra! A more natural energy and it my duty to restore the balance you wish to destroy!" Siegfried yells as he comes closer.
"I could not care any less about your balance!" Byro yells as he throws a heavy swing at Siegfried.
The Azure Knight stabbed his blade into Byro's tentacle while hanging on tightly. Making sure not to let go of his grip as Byro lets out a pain filled scream. As Byro waves his tentacle around in an attempt to remove Siegfried, the Azure Knight slapped on a few explosive notes onto the tentacle.
"Let go of me, you insect!" Byro commands as he tries to slap Siegfried off of him again.
"Naruto watch out!" Siegfried jumps off as he sees a magic whip grab Byro by the tentacle.
"What is going on now!?" Byro asked.
Siegfried looked up to see Lucy was swinging around on Byro's tentacle. He smiled as he saw how close she was. Prompting him to run towards the predicted area she would swing around. As Byro glared at Lucy's swinging form and prepared to shake her off.
"Lucy, try to keep Byro distracted!" Siegfried yells.
"Are you sure that's a good idea!? I kind expected that you would… um…" Lucy was too sheepish to say that she wanted Naruto to do the heavy work.
"It's fine, this is going to help." Siegfried said as he avoided the extra tentacles.
"You think someone with my age and experience cannot multitask!?" Byro yells as he continues to slam down his extra tentacles.
"Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu!" Siegfried yells.
Byro snickers as the flame hits him, "I admit that stings, but it will take more than a few flames to harm me!" he yells.
"Clone Magic!" Siegfried yells as several copies of himself appear. "Boys, do something that would make the Uchiha Clan proud! Spam the one technique of the hundreds of unique ones they know!" he commands as he runs up to Lucy.
"What are you aiming for?" Byro asked the clones.
"Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu!" the clones all yell as a dozen large balls of fire head towards him.
"You have more unique skills than this, but rely on a giant sphere of flames?" Byro asked, realizing what Siegfried meant.
Meanwhile in Konoha
Sasuke's eye is twitching, "Sasuke-kun, are you okay?" 46 year old Sakura Uchiha nee Haruno asked.
"Someone is mocking my fireball technique. My ultimate technique before Chidori." Sasuke said sounding angry.
"Sasuke-kun, you did not invent Chidori also you have many more unique techniques besides a fireball." Sakura said.
"Tch, expected of someone who married into the clan." Sasuke replies.
Meanwhile 20 year old Sarada sighed, 'I swear, mother only acts like a fangirl because she's afraid of father dying alone.' she thought.
"Sarada, you better not be thinking of Naruto again!" Sasuke yells.
"I'm not!" Sarada yells back.
"I swear, he haunts me even though he resurrected!" Sasuke yells angrily.
Sakura sighed, "Don't be petty Sasuke-kun. Naruto or whatever he likes to be called is just the example of what kind of men Sarada-chan likes." she said.
"I don't approve, ever!" Sasuke argues. Sarada murmured something under her breath, "What was that?" he asked his daughter.
"I said he's a better man than you!" Sarada shouts before running off.
Sasuke fumed, "I should have just moved on with my life." he said regretting killing Naruto.
The worst thing about a daughter having a crush. Is being in love with the person you dislike or never approve of, especially the reincarnation of your own friend.
Back in Edolas
Byro was quickly annoyed, "Stop that! It's getting annoying!" he yells as he tries to kill the clones. Only to feel his tentacles wrap together, "What is this!? Did they tie my tentacles together!?" he asked as he started to fall onto his back.
When suddenly Hughes was punched very hard and sent crashing into Byro. Adding a lot more of a painful impact to Byro's fall.
"And that's that." Siegfried said as he landed on the ground.
With Lucy falling into his arms shortly afterwards, "Thanks Naruto." she said before hugging him.
Just as Natsu and Gray arrived, "I think he went this way." Gray said.
"Good!" Natsu yells only to see Lucy hugging Siegfried. "Naruto put Lucy down! how dare you charm her!?" he asked.
Gray snorted, "Someone's jealous." he muttered.
"Why you!" Natsu growls at Gray.
Siegfried gently put Lucy down, "That's the end of those three. We can only hope Gajeel is almost done with his task and that Wendy evacuated Extalia." he said before feeling Coco tugging on his wrist.
"Here." Coco said handing him the key.
"What is this?" Siegfried asked.
"It's the key to cannon we were going to use on the lacrima. I really wanted magic, all of us in Edolas do, but not at the price of killing people." Coco said feeling remorse.
Siegfried gently placed a hand on her shoulder, "Thank you, your humility will save the lives of many." he said before taking the key and approaching Byro.
"Wait, that key is what that old man was after?" Lucy asked.
Coco gave Lucy an annoyed look, 'Is she that dense?' she wondered.
"Woah! Where did this squid come from!?" Natsu asked.
"I don't know, but do you think it's edible?" Gray asked.
'Is everyone an idiot?' Coco wondered.
"Tsukuyomi." Siegfried said as he looked Byro in the eye.
As everyone recovered and saw what happened. Team Natsu managed to information out of Coco about the situation. Including the part where it turns out that the machine that Siegfried's clone destroyed. Still had it's storage container intact and relied on that little bit to power up the cannon they were going to use on the lacrima Gajeel was on. Along with Lucy mentioning the incident with the Exceeds that chased her along with Happy and Carla being turned into a giant lacrima as well.
Completely revealing that Faust was turning against the so called gods of Edolas. Things only became drastically more hectic as Siegfried managed to get more information out of Byro.
"We need the cannon that connects to this key." Siegfried said.
"Yeah, otherwise they are going to kill Gajeel and the other exceeds!" Natsu replied.
"Yes, but at the same time. It's also the only way we can restore everyone inside. Think about it, that lacrima in the town square only contained Erza and Gray, how many do you think are inside the bigger lacrima?" Siegfried asked.
Everyone grimaced, "Hopefully Filo and Wendy got everyone out of Extalia." Lucy said.
"Hopefully, now then. You three hang onto this while I go find some transport." Siegfried said handing Lucy the key before running.
"You better hurry back! Happy is with Gajeel and he might get hurt!" Natsu yells as Siegfried leaves.
"I'll go help him!" Lucy yells as she gives Gray the key with Coco following her.
"I think I know the best place to secure transportation!" Coco said.
Natsu groaned, "And now I'm stuck with you again stripper!" he said sounding annoyed.
"You think I like this! Also, I'm not a stripper!" Gray yells.
"Then put some pants on!" Natsu says pointing out the fact that Gray is missing his pants again.
Their chagrin would end once Erza arrived, "I see the two of you are fighting amongst yourselves." said Erza… Knightwalker.
"No way." Gray muttered.
"Our Erza lost!?" Natsu asked.
With Gajeel
Shukaku growled, "I wanna fight! I could kick this hairy ass cat with my pink!" he yells.
"Then why are you trapped in a pot?" Happy asked.
Shukaku glared at Happy, "When I'm out of this pot. I'm going to drown everything you hold dear in sand." he said threateningly just as Gajeel crashed into the lacrima.
"Face it, you lost!" Panther Lily yells.
Gajeel smirks, "If you think I'm done, then you are beyond wrong." he said as he popped his neck. "Still, I'll give you credit. You are giving a real work out." he said impressed with the exceed's strength.
Panther Lily shook off the compliment, "Then you can tell that I'm not backing down either." he said.
Gajeel laughed, "Of course not! I welcome it! Only one of us is going to be the winner after all!" he shouts with excitement.
"Those guys need some real hobbies." Happy said before they were hit.
"What was that?" Shukaku asked nervously.
"Something hit the lacrima!" Happy yells as he sees some kind of dragon skeleton embedded inside of the rock.
"It's too late Dragon Slayer, King Faust already fired the Dragon Chain." Panther Lily says as the island with the lacrima starts to move them towards Extalia.
"We're going to crash Gajeel!" Happy shouts.
"I know that, it doesn't mean I'm going to let it happen!" Gajeel shouts.
"It's too late now! We're going to crash into Extalia and there's nothing you can do about ti!" Panther Lily yells as he accepts his fate.
Gajeel smirks, "Then I was wrong about you. You're a quitter!" he shouts as he bashes his iron coated fist into the lacrima.
"Stop that! You don't have enough magic to destroy…"
*BOOM*
Panther Lily nearly fell off of the small island as Gajeel caused a giant explosion. When the smoke cleared up, Panther Lily expected a random individual from Earthland. Only to be surprised by a horse sized fox.
"What the hell?" Panther Lily asked as the fox transformed into a human like man.
"Kurama you lazy bastard! You were just chilling inside there while I was out here!?" Shukaku shouts.
Kurama ignored him, "I have no time for stupidity." he said as he tried to sense Wendy's chakra signature. "There." he said as he started walking.
"Where the hell do you think you're going!?" Panther Lily shouts as he tries to stab Kurama.
Kurama's red eyes burned into Panther Lily's black eyes. As he grabbed the sword with his tail and shattered it with ease. Right before grabbing Panther Lily by the throat and giving him a light squeeze, causing him to gasp for air. Panther Lily proceeded to throw his fist against Kurama's face only for the fox to ignore his attacks.
"I said I have no time for stupidity." Kurama says before slamming Panther Lily into the ground and kicking him towards the edge,
Panther Lily struggled to stand only to find himself being lifted up and tossed into the lacrima. Just as Kurama jumped high into the air and dashed towards Wendy.
"W-what w-was that?" Panther Lily asked wincing in pain.
Gajeel laughs, "That guy is totally on my side!" he said unaware of how strong Kurama truly is.
"Stupid Kurama! Always acting like he's cool because he has more tails!" Shukaku growled.
"Someone has an inferiority complex." Happy said.
"Take it back!" Shukaku yells angrily.
When suddenly a blue winged creature flew over them, "Happy! I'm back!" Natsu shouts.
"Natsu! The island is about to crash!" Happy yells.
"I know, we almost stopped it but some stuff happened. We thought our Erza lost against the other Erza, but it was an inside job thing and… ah forget it! We're here to stop the island!" Natsu yells as the winged creature lands.
"How are we going to do that!?" Lucy asks.
"Easy, we just need to put some effort into it!" Natsu yells just as he jumps over the edge.
Natsu grabbed onto the edge of the rock and attempted to push back the lacrima with all his strength. His Dragon Slayer magic flaring like a majestic flame. As Natsu was the first to jump in and risk his life to save Extalia from destruction, it almost appeared as if a dragon was was forming behind Natsu. Gajeel was the first to see this and grinned.
"Don't think you're getting ahead of me Salamander!" Gajeel yells as he jumps down to help Natsu.
"I'm helping too!" Lucy says.
"I'm not letting the flame head get ahead of me either!" Gray says.
"I am doing this to save Extalia, not for petty competition." Erza says just as the small island is about to hit Extalia.
"I still want magic, but I'm not letting the exceeds die because of it!" Coco yells as she also uses her little strength to help.
"You are all fools! Coco, what do you think you are doing!?" Panther Lily yells.
"I'm not being selfish Panther Lily." Coco answers with a smile on her face.
"Coco, that's ridiculous!" Panther Lily yells as the island comes closer to hitting Extalia.
Siegfried sighed, "Good grief, I guess I can't let you be the heroes without risking a genocide." he said jokingly.
Natsu growled, "Just help us Naruto!" he yells.
"At least you know when to ask for help." Siegfried says as he stretches his arms and neck.
"Stop this! Don't you see how pointless this is!?" Panther Lily asks outrageously. "Why are you putting your lives on the line for this lacrima and Extalia!?" he asked.
Siegfried let a smile creep on his face, "Their home, friends, family and innocents are at risk. Do you need a reason, other to protect your loved ones?" he asked.
Panther Lily's words died in his mouth as he heard Siegfried's words.
(Fairy Tail OST - Main Theme)
WIth that, Siegfried's EMS flared just as he jumped to help Fairy Tail, "Susanoo!" he shouts as the armored giant begins to slightly move the floating island.
Suddenly Coco bursted into tears, "BWAAAAH!" she screams.
"Hey are you okay!?" Lucy asks.
"It's the way he said it! Why did your friend have to sound so cool!?" Coco asked.
"Don't start crying right now!" Lucy yells.
"Damn it Naruto! You stole my fights and now you steal my moment!? What next? My girlfriend!?" Natsu asks.
"Sorry, but while Lucy is nice. She's not my type." Siegfried responds making Natsu blush from embarassment.
"Focus on the task at hand Natsu!" Erza shouts.
Natsu grumbled about losing the spotlight and Siegfried being a jerk. With that aside, everyone used every ounce of power they had. With Siegfried trying his best to create a full Susanoo to push the island back further while Erza tried using armor with greater strength. Only to find themselves being supported by the exceeds of Extalia.
"Wow, you guys are here too!?" Happy asks a certain pair of exceeds.
"Of course, you think I want this giant rock to crash into my home!?" Lucky asks very angrily.
Happy laughs it off, "Whatever your reason is, I'm glad you're here!" he says happily.
"GAH! The sooner this island is gone, the sooner you can leave and the sooner I can go to sleep!" Lucky yells.
Lucy started to feel aches in her arms, "This is so hard!" she yells.
Coco also whined, "We're not gonna make it!" she yells.
"No, we can keep this up. Just a little longer!" Erza yells as her armor begins to crack.
As the exceeds and humans work to push back the island. Siegfried starts to lose his breath as his Susanoo armor cracks. Leaving him wondering how strong the dragon chain is and how big the impact is going to be. When suddenly, he hears the voice again.
"Don't tell me you're giving up now Sieg."
Siegfried grunts.
"Just look at me, I was young and dumb. I didn't pay attention in school, I thought I was the greatest, I got my butt handed to me by an emo and people didn't like me."
Siegfried begins to pant.
(My Hero Academia OST - Jet Set Run)
"Back then, I wasn't special. Just some kid, the worst grades, bottom of my class and my speciality was making a bunch of copies of myself to run at things head on."
Siegfried feels his muscles starting to burn.
"I'm young and dumb and I was going to get older but dumber."
Siegfried tries to generate more chakra into his eyes to strengthen his body armor.
"So how about you stop getting worried. Putting all the pressure on yourself and ask for help when you need it. Drop that pride, drop that emo attitude and take your own advice for once and enjoy a big bowl of ramen for yourself once you kick Menma ass!"
Siegfried let out a roar as his entire body feels like it's engulfed in flames. Before long, his Susanoo extends and grows a pair of legs and wings before pushing the entire island back.
"It's working!" Natsu shouts. "Keep it up Naruto! Your giant action figure is working!" he yells.
"I'm putting in all the effort I have!" Siegfried screams as he finally shoves the island away as it explodes.
Everyone cheered once the lacrima disappeared.
(Pause the song)
"I thank you everyone. For the lacrima and it's inhabitants have returned to Earthland. You may rejoice!" Menma said appearing in his Mystogan outfit.
Just as everyone was about to party. Siegfried launched himself at Menma at full speed. Just as Menma was about to greet his other self. He suddenly saw the angry eyes of Siegfried and screamed in terror.
(Continue song)
"NARUTO-SAN WAIT! I CAN EXPLAIN!" Menma screams.
"I'M GOING TO KICK YOUR ASS MENMA!" Siegfried screams as he punches Menma in the gut.
"OOF!" Menma reacts before being repeatedly hit until they crash onto Extalia. "PLEASE STOP!" He screams.
Siegfried ignored him as he continued to beat up Menma. Meanwhile, Kurama arrived with Wendy and Filo on his back. All of them looking confused by the sight in front of them.
"Papa, why didn't you help stop the island?" Wendy asked.
"Naruto didn't look like he needed my help." Kurama said bluntly.
"But why is he beating up that man?" Filo asked.
"You will learn when you are older." Kurama answered.
TO BE CONTINUED…
OMAKE #1 - Carla The Karen
Erza winced at the command, "I'm afraid I do not have the authority for the prisoners in the West Tower and as for the queen. Her authority overrides your own." she answered. "I still need to execute that prisoner." she said.
"Carla, tell her you want to talk to her manager." Happy said.
"You are right Happy!" Carla says as she shoves her paw into Erza's face. "I want to speak to your manager!" she yells.
Suddenly Panther Lily appeared, "Don't listen to them! They're fallen Exceeds!" he yells.
Carla proceeded to pull out a cell phone, "Accusing me of a crime!? I am recording you and posting this on the internet!" she adds just as Extalia's forces arrive.
"Fall back! This entitled woman actually has a case!" Nichiya yells in terror.
Some time later
Queen Shagotte looked at Faust, Erza Knightwalker, Panther Lily and Nichiya with a look of annoyance. While it was a lie that her people were superior to humans as if they were gods. When in fact, they're only powerful enough to rival a handicapped child. She still had some form of authority over them.
"Yes that is my daughter." Shagotte started.
"I am? I was making things up!" Carla yells.
Shagotte ignored her, "Not only that, but it appears that you humans have learned nothing. Especially from the fact that you are making up orders." she stated.
"Your majesty, I have only done as your will commanded." Faust said trying to lie.
"You have done nothing Faust! You have not responded to a single email in 10 years. Until now, I assumed you died of old age. I think there's only one punishment left for you." Shagotte said.
"Please no!" Faust pleads.
"As of now, Edolas will now be stripped of their magic tools as well as being put to serve our local food chain until the end of eternity!" Shagotte announces.
"NOOOO!" Faust yells.
The next day, at McEdolas
A customer looked at the menu before ordering, "Can I get extra fries?" he asked.
Faust sighed, "How big?" he asked.
"Extra large. Oh and some onion dip." The customer said.
"Very well sir… that will be…"
Suddenly another Karen appeared, "What do you call this!?" she asked holding a photo of a burger.
"A burger ma'am."
"Are you condescending me!?"
"No ma'am, I am just…"
"I think you are!"
"I am not. Please remain calm and…"
"I want to speak with your manager!" Karen shrieked as she pulled out her phone's camera.
Faust groaned, "I hate my life." he muttered.
QA With Siegfried
Question 1 (Guest) - Would Siegfried have the courage to kill Erza Knightwalker? She is the biggest obstacle to working things out, or does he still have feelings for Erza Scarlet and wouldn't hurt Knightwalker because they both have the same face?
Siegfried: Actually, knowing the fact that Knightwalker is a psychopath. I don't think she cares about me. Also, she killed dark mages too but those were just random guilds trying to work. Unlike the ones who I fight that have no care for human life while Knightwalker seems happy with killing people who just want to work. So no, I don't care.
Question 2: Who is your favorite sister?
Siegfried: Aries and Levy will get angry at me if I answer that question.
Question 3: When will you fight Natsu?
Siegfried: The 30th of February. You can pre-order tickets today.
Question 4 (Spellbat): I don't remember if this was said at all but why did Siegfried come back to Fairy Tail? He is not a Fairy Tail mage anymore and the only thing that he remembers from his time there is most people hating him. Was it due to the few people who didn't hate him, the fact that his family came from Fairy Tail, or something else?
Siegfried: Wow, that's a long one. To keep it short, it's still my home. I was a kid and to be fair, I understand that Erza went through a lot but she traumatized me at first and I didn't want to go back right away thinking Erza and Mira were still brats. Besides, my mother Mordred was taken in by Fairy Tail when she had nowhere else to go. I also have close friends that I see as family, so I still care for the guild but I'm not ready to be a part of it again.
Question 5 (Zanark Sathanus): Is Sieg Naruto going to be denying Erza's advances but accept Mira? (Question has been shortened)
Siegfried: I sort of forgave them both, but not entirely. Some part of me is still angry and hurt, but I think the real pain is the two still growing from it. Just look, Erza tells people to beat her when she screws up as reference to her hurting me and Mira actively denies that she's not the same as her gothic self from years ago when she's an entirely different person now.
They just need to learn to forgive themselves first.
Now it's time for the Kingdom of Fiore Secret!
Secret: Despite being a near perfect replica of Erza Scarlet. Erza Knightwalker dislikes strawberry cheesecake and she absolutely hates perverts.
Siegfried: Normally we cover the next chapter of the story, but this time I'm doing something special. I will announce the next arc after Edolas. Next time: Lost Memories Arc! The Return To Konoha!