Hey, guys, welcome back to the next chapter of A Fairy tail retold; no new development cycles going on at the moment other than I think I need to start adding my little twist often in the story. I'll find ways, but it's usually hard cause I did enjoy Fairy Tail the way it was!
This was supposed to be posted tomorrow, but I was like, why not? So, you're welcome.
The last time on, a fairy tail retold.
Natsu: we found Era on the tower of heaven.
Lucy: Yeah, and we learned a little about her and this boy named Jellal.
Natsu: It looks like our vacation is over then.
Lucy: aww, man
Natsu ran through the halls of the tower. "Happy," he called out, "where are ya, little buddy" he shouted as he ran down the long hall 'damn it, where could they be hiding him. he was still steaming after his conversation with Erza so he would find Happy get Lucy and Gray and get out of here he turned 'this is her problem, not mine' he said "she can clean up her mess.'
Happy, who was still in Milliana's room, started to panic. "If I stay in this room any longer, I think I'm going to go insane," Happy screamed as he hit a toy cat, and it started to turn on. "Meow," it said as Happy looked away.
"I know they put you here to distract me, but it won't work," Happy exclaimed; the toy cat continued to meow as Happy looked back before letting out a defeated sigh. "Okay, maybe for a little while."
Voices in Darkness
Meanwhile, Erza continued her tale of escaping the tower of heaven to Lucy, Gray, and Juvia.
Flashback
explosions rang through the tower's construction site as Erza led a rebellion for freedom; the enslaved people fought against their captures.
"Don't mess with mad dog Wally," Wally shouted as he kicked down a guard. "All this hard work has made us stronger."
"Damn, kids," one of the wizards said before Erza attacked; his rage was fueled deep in her eyes as she knocked down the wizard without a second thought.
Meanwhile, in the chamber, Jellal was being electrocuted; however, the blue-haired boy was holding his ground, much to the dismay of the guards "damn it, this kid hasn't made a peep this whole time," he said.
"You better start screaming and begging soon, or well, go to more extreme measures as we did with your little girlfriend," he said.
"You should be honored," the other said, "you're part of a glorious event. Once unlocked, this tower will let you go to heaven, and it will resurrect our God."
"shut...up," Jella forced out, "you fat pig."
"What?" the man shouted.
"We don't have time for this," the other one said, "we need to deal with the rioters."
"Save your breath, kid," the man said, "when we come back, be ready to scream."
"God," Jellal scoffed as the two left, " I don't believe in such a thing; if there were a God, we wouldn't have to suffer like this."
"is that so?" a voice called out.
"Yes," Jellal said. "All of it them, and they're so-called God," Jellal said as he looked up as a red mist filled the air.
"give in to your feelings of malice," the voice said. "You share them with me," the voice said as something appeared before Jella. "It's funny, I'm right here, in their tower, yet they've gone through all this trouble to resurrect me, make me flesh and bone."
"who's there?" Jellal called out.
A strange creature appeared in front of Jellal. It started to laugh. "They may have all the faith in the world, but it's because of your hatred that you can sense me," the creature said as it peered over Jella; he looked up in shock. "Jellal, you are a very fortunate soul because you are in the presence of the being they worship," it said to him. " I am Zeref, and hatred is what I'm all about."
Meanwhile, Erza and the others had finished fighting, "Come on, we need to free the ones in sector 8; we can do this."
"no, we can't," Wally said.
"Yes, we can," Erza said, "it's what Jellal would do," she said, looking away."
Simone groaned as Wally leaned in, "It looks like she's made her choice," he teased.
"Erza, you don't like Jellal, do you," Simone immediately asked, causing the redhead to blush crimson.
"w-what, why would you ask me that," Erza said, "of course not."
"Just making sure cause I-" Before Simone could finish, a blast knocked the pair down; the group looked to the side to see a group of magic soldiers approaching.
"oh, no," Sho called as they all started to run away.
"No," Erza shouted, "we have to stand and fight," Erza called before another blast hit, knocking her down.
"Erza," the group called as the soldiers attempted to shoot her before the blast could hit Grandpa. Rob jumped in the way.
"Grandpa," Erza called out as Rob smiled.
"I may be too old to rely on my magic," Rob stated, "but that doesn't mean I can't protect my friends," Rob said, " I will not let you take the life of an innocent," he then shot a blast back at the magic soldiers blowing most of them away.
[##Tsuioku Mezameru Tamashii Ost##]
"Wow," Wally said, carrying an injured Simone, "did you see that?
"Meow"
"he shot their magic back at them," Sho said, impressed.
Rob, however, was weakened by this, and his body started to crack apart due to his age. "Rob," Erza called as she ran up to the man, "are you okay."
"yes," he said. "I may be an old man, but I still have some fight left in me," Rob stated as he started to get up. "As a wizard, my magic is connected to the very fabric of my being; I never knew how much until I lost it and ended up in this sorry state." Rob then forced himself to stand up. "Don't end up like me, Erza. You have so much potential."
"Grandpa," Erza said as the old man smiled at her, remembering his conversation with her.
"You'll find it deep within your heart," Rob said to the girl; they were back in their cell, and Era had asked about the nature of magic.
"My heart," Erza asked.
"Yes, everything begins from you believing with your heart. You can think of tarot, faith, prayer, and magic. It's a miracle that only true believers can experience.
"I just have to believe," Erza asked.
"Only those who believe that Magic exists, believe in themselves, and believe that they can coexist with everything in nature can use such a thing as Magic," Rob explained. "That doesn't seem so hard now, does it."
"Wow," Erza said, "I want to become a wizard."
In the present time, Rob was taking tons of blows to protect Erza from being hurt.
"Hey Grandpa, if I become a wizard, will I be able to fly around on a broom," Erza asked.
"I can't guarantee that," Rob stated, "but you'll have a magic power."
"I promise to give you a ride on my broom," Erza said.
As the attacks stopped, Rob let out a sigh. "Your smile... it's all that's kept me going in this dreadful place."
"Your hurt isn't you," Erza asked.
"Remember, your freedom lies within your heart," Rob states.
"There is no freedom in this world," Zeref said to Jella simultaneously.
"Follow what's in your heart," Rob said as he took more blasts. "The path to being a wizard will be there."
"the only path to true freedom is with me," Zeref said.
Rob smiled once more before his body was destroyed by all the magic power, crumbling to dust and sending Erza back as she landed on the ground.
"Come on, Erza," Wally shouted, " we need to retreat."
"Erzy"
Erza was still in shock over Rob's death. Tears filled her remaining eyes before she let out a scream; soon, all of the area's tools were surrounded in a red glow before Erza shot them at the magic soldiers.
"Wow," someone said, "how'd she do that."
"she used magic," Sho said in awe.
"Grandpa," Erza said, "you knew I had this all along," she smiled as she wiped away her tears. "I'm sorry, but learning how to fly a broom will have to wait."
"Oh no, this is bad," one of the leaders said, "they're revolting."
"We need to run."
before either could leave, Erza appeared in the doorway, her face filled with hatred as she had two swords in her hand. "Hey, let's work this out," one of the men said before she cut them down.
"Jellal," Erza screamed as she cut him free, "don't worry, I'm here," she said as she started to carry him out. "We did it, fought for our freedom, and won."
"we're finally free," Erza said as Jellal stopped. He pulled Erza into a hug, causing the girl to blush.
"We don't need to go anywhere, Erza," Jellal said in a creepy voice, "cause true freedom is here with me."
Meanwhile, on the boats, Wally was looking through stuff. "Oh look, a movie, Lacrima."
"what's that," Milliana asked.
"a lacrmia with a movie," Wally informed her with a slight chuckle as he placed it in the movie and then started playing, shocking the whole ship.
"I'm sorry it had to end this way," one of the men on the screen said, "but it was over from the start," he said as he placed a hat on his head.
"he's so cool."
"he seems a bit edgy to me."
Sho stood over the injured Simon looking back at the tower, "Sis, where are you."
Jellal had started to walk away from Erza. "I thought you hated this place," she asked.
"I do," Jellal said, smiling, "but even though they aren't captives anymore," Jellal said, looking back at Erza, "we will never truly be free," the only true freedom is in Zeref's world," Jella said, smiling. "I finally see why they had us build this tower."
Jellal walked up to the two men who had been torturing him. "You wanted to use this tower to resurrect Zeref, yet you can't even sense your God's presence." he then activated magic, and dark purple energy surrounded him as he shot the man into the sky. "This is my tower now."
"Somebody, please, help me," the other called as he tried to escape, only for Jella to stop him with a wave.
"Stop it, Jellal," Erza cried.
"What? I thought you hated them," Jella asked.
"I do, but what you're doing is cruel," Erza pleaded as Jellal laughed; he turned back to the man before snapping his fingers; the man then filled up like a balloon before he popped, shocking Erza. "You killed him.
[##Jellal Theme##]
Jellal then left the room, "Come on, Erza, you and I will stay and finish the tower together."
"What," Erza asked, "why do we have an opportunity to leave? Why would we want to stay," Jella said nothing; he just turned back before Erza could react. She felt a strong force knock her through the wall. She landed on the ground. As she stood up, Jellal stood over her.
"If you want your freedom, then fine," Jellal said, "but you'll have to go alone," Jellal told her.
"what," Erza said, "you're going to make the others stay." Erza then stood up to look at her friend. "Come on, Jellal, they're already at the boats and just waiting on us."
"don't worry," Jella said. "I'll keep them well fed and clothed; Zeref would probably like it better if I ruled with an Iron fist, but unhappy workers won't do, " Jellal said. "I'm going to give them a purpose."
"none of them would willingly become a sacrifice," Erza argued.
Jellal smiled, "Zeref said that no sacrifices must be made. Isn't he a benevolent God?"
"snap out of it, Jellal," Erza said, a tear forming in her eye before she could continue something wrapped around her. "I can't breathe."
"I no longer have any use for you," Jellal said. "Since you don't want to stay, then you may leave, but I have some rules," Jella said as he brought her close to him before grabbing her cheeks, "tell no one of this place if the government found out, I'd have to destroy everything," Jellal said, "I'd figure Sho would have to be the first to go." he laughed "him or Simone."
"No," Erza said, still crying, "please don't."
"you are never to return," Jella said, "do not set foot on this land, or I will kill everyone you care about," Jella shouted, "I will be free while your guilt tortures you," he then shot Erza through the wall again as she landed in the water Erza felt the cool waves on her back as she tried to swim back and warn her friends however her injuries started to get her before long she backed out and began to float away.
Erza washed ashore alongside a beach; her bandages were all messed up, and a few lumps of seaweed on her hair when she came to her knees, welt weak as she fell to the ground, letting out severe coughs. She looked around, the only light being from the moon. "No," she said, realizing she had no idea if her friends were okay. "NOOO!"
End Flashback
The room was silent after Erza finished her tail; no one dared to move as Erza fought back the tears. "I have to fight Jellal; I have no choice but to do it."
Meanwhile, the magic council was still arguing over firing an etherion blast back in Era.
"Please," Siegrain argued. "I need you to stand with me on this."
"The R-system is forbidden black magic," Ultear argued. "We can't let go into our recorded history."
"Are you mad," Michello stated. "The etherion blast will destroy everything," he said, "not to mention all the countless civilians inside and your brother," he said to Siegrain. Are you sure you can live with that?"
"It's a necessary sacrifice," Leiji said, "how will teach future generations the value of life if the dead can be resurrected."
"If we attack Caelum, we'll be vilified," Org argued, "do you realize what'll happen."
Belno, who had gone silent, let out a sigh. "I'd rather tarnish my reputation than allow that monstrosity to activate," she said, "I vote to fire."
"Not you, too," Org said in shock.
"just one more vote," Siegrain thought.
Meanwhile, Jellal laughed as he sat on his throne. "One more vote," Jellal said, "that's all it will take, and then game over."
Happy sighed as he and the toy cat sat on a flight of stairs. "Man, we played so much. I'm tuckered out," Happy said, "where are we anyway."
Meanwhile, back in the dining room, Erza let out a sigh. "I don't know, but I've heard the name Zeref before."
"wait," Lucy spoke up, "wasn't the monster from the Lullaby flute creation of Zeref," Lucy asked.
"Yes," Erza said,
"and Deliroa," Gray said, "Natsu told me that it was a demon from the books of Zeref."
"if this Zeref is as bad as you say," Juvia said, "then why is Jellal trying to resurrect him."
"I don't know," Erza answered, "all I know is that Sho said that Zeref would take them to heaven," Erza explained, "and the world would be reborn."
"one thing doesn't add up," Lucy asked, "why do these people who claim to be your friends say you betrayed Jellal."
"I don't know," Erza said. "he could have fed them all sorts of lies about me once I left," Erza said, "but it doesn't change the fact that I abandoned them."
"Cause he said he'd kill them if you ever came back!" Lucy argued.
"it doesn't matter," Erza told her, "once I beat Jellal, it'll all be over."
'Why do I get the feeling she's hiding something?" Gray thought. Erza's words from earlier ran through his head. "Why would she bring that up."
"Sister," Sho called out, "why are you lying," Sho said, "you think by making yourself the victim, you'll gain sympathy from your friends," Sho said, "you destroyed the boats we were going to use to escape, we would have died if it wasn't for Jellal," Sho said, "he said you become drunk off of magic power, and you wanted nothing to do with your past life."
"she's telling the truth," a voice called. The group turned to see Simone appear from in the room, angering Gray.
"why you," Gray said before he could attack; Juvia stopped him.
"he means us no harm, beloved," Juvia said, "back at the casino, he knew he was attacking your decoy," Juvia explained. "I decided to tag along to know why he'd allow himself to fall for an easy trick. The dark moment spell doesn't affect its user, as he was the one who cast it."
Simone chuckled. "I'd expect no less from a member of Phantoms Element four."
"I don't understand," Sho asked.
"I had to fool you into thinking I killed him," Simone said. "I knew they'd survive our attack and would follow us here."
"You were lying too," Sho said, "how could you do that to me."
"I'm sorry," Simone said. "Jellal had you under his spell," Simone informed the boy, "and I couldn't inform you otherwise," Simone said, "I had to wait until the time was right."
"So, you knew," Erza asked.
"I never doubted you, Erza," Simone said. "I've always believed you'd find a way to come back for us," he told her, "and I mean that from the bottom of my heart," he said before he pulled Erza into a hug. "it so good to see you again old friend, I've missed you."
"I never knew," Sho said, tears falling. "I can't believe I blindly followed Jellal," Sho said as he fell to his knees, "but you left me," he said. "You have no idea how much that hurt," he shouted as he fell on the floor.
"Sho," Erza said as she walked up to her old friend," I know this is a lot to take in, but" Erza stopped before she pulled him into a hug, "over the years, I haven't forgotten about any of you," Erza said, "I was weak."
"But now," Simone said, coming up behind her," you're strong enough to face him, isn't that, right?" Erza nodded. "I've waited for a group of strong wizards to gather here."
"you have a plan," Lucy asked.
"yes, but first, we need to find your friend," Simon said
"We don't need him," Erza said. "he'll only slow us down."
"Juvia thinks Erza is being stubborn, beloved," Juvia whispered
"You saw their argument," Gray said. "either we should move best we find Natsu before something bad happens
Natsu ran up to the room Happy was in; he stopped as he looked inside. "Wow, this room is wired," Natsu said as he looked around, "there are cats everywhere." he saw a giant cat head and picked it up. "I wonder, is this a helmet or something?" he put it on and laughed. "This is cool," he said, letting his playful nature out.
He then tried to take it off but failed. "Aw damn it," Natsu said, "at least it looked cool, I think" Behind him, Wally stood in the doorway, a smile etched on his face.
"Well, isn't that Dandy."
To be continued
And that's another chapter down the battle intensifies as truths are revealed in more ways than one, but one thing is clear: Erza will have to face Jellal, but can she do it alone, or will she have to rely on Natsu's help? Will they make amends for their shared past? Find out next time on a fairy tail retold