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CHAPTER SIXTY-ONE: TENROU TREE

Meanwhile, Erza starts her battle with Azuma. However, during their battle, Azuma forces the Tenrou Tree out of the land, causing it to crumble to the ground.

"What the heck is happening?!" Natsu yelled as they were running away.

"Carla, hurry!" Happy yelled behind Carla and Cain.

"You, too!" Carla shouted back.

"We have to hurry back to the camp!" Natsu informed. Suddenly, Natsu feels something as he falls down on his knees. "Huh?"

"W-What is... I feel so weak..." Lucy falls down as well.

Wendy collapsed to the ground, not being able to get back up. "It's like all my energy is..."

"What's going on?" Aira muttered weakly, falling down on one knee.

The Exceeds all drop to the ground, no longer managing to fly. "No..." Cain mumbled.

This results in the Fairies all over the island, minus Erza, losing their Magic as it is revealed that tree supplies Magic and provides protection to all those bearing the Fairy Tail mark.

"W-What is this?" Lily questioned.

"All my power is disappearing!" Boris exclaimed.

Both Lily and Boris exited out of their Battle Forms, collasping to the ground. "Lily, Boris!" Satsuki called out in concern before she stumbled on her feet and fell on the ground, feeling like she lost her strength. Lisanna and Levy were on the ground as well.

"What in the world...?" Lily said as Levy struggled to get up.

"Freed, Bickslow!" Lisanna called out.

Both Freed and Bickslow were breathing heavily as Rustyrose laughed and struck them both. "Changing Stream!" Rustyrose exclaimed. "The flow has reversed! I will have the last laugh!"

"What's happening?" Freed wondered.

"I can't bring out any of my power!" Bickslow claimed.

"Damn it..." Natsu groaned. "What the hell is happening? P-Power... I can't gather any strength..."

"All the energy from my body is being drained suddenly... What in the world is happening?" Lucy wondered. She glances over at Aira and Cana and sees that they're not moving or saying anything. "Cana? Cana! Hey, answer me! Aira! Ai..." Lucy falls unconscious.

"I'm... so weak..." Wendy struggles to stay conscious. "I can't keep my eyes open..." She collapses to the side.

"This is strange... even though I secretly ate some fish just a little while ago... I'm beat... I think I'm done." Happy gets even more dizzy from the amount of Magic Power being lost. He falls back.

"Happy...!" Carla called out. "Could... this be...?"

"Our magic power?" Cain gets knocked out.

With Erza's defeat meaning defeat for Fairy Tail, she squares off in an intense and close battle against Azuma, the only one who can restore the Fairies' power.

"Can anyone move?" Lucy questioned.

"It's no use. I don't know why, but my magic power is draining out of me!" Carla responded.

"I'm dizzy..." Happy commented.

"Does it have something to do with the tree in the center of the island falling?" Wendy asked.

"What'll we do? Aira and Cana completely lost consciousness." Lucy said.

"Can we still make it the camp somehow?" Happy questioned.

"Things are good over here, either. Gramps' breathing has gotten weaker..." Natsu added. "Damn it... What's happening? Is everyone else safe?"

With her bonds with Fairy Tail and Jellal making her stronger, Erza is able to take Azuma down.

"What?" Natsu can feel his Magic returning. "Power is welling up within me!"

"I feel stronger..." Aira finally wakes up. He carefully stands back up.

"What's happening?" Lucy asked.

"My body is filling up with magic power." Wendy said.

"It's coming back!" Happy exclaimed.

"Yes!" Carla nodded.

"My magic power returned." Cain said.

"Yeah, it's back. Our power is back!" Natsu shouted.

Rustyrose and Bluenote are defeated after the Magic Power of the Fairies is restored.

"Hurry, hurry!" Natsu screamed.

"It's like the weakness from before was just some bad dream..." Wendy claimed.

"Just 'cause things are a little easier, it's not like we're fully recovered..." Aira reminded.

"Natsu, don't you think you're going a little to fast?" Lucy questioned.

"We gotta! I have to think of Gramps here! And I won't know what's happened to everyone else unless we get back to the camp!" Natsu answered.

Happy gives up as he falls down on his knees. "I... can't go on... I'm so hungry I can't walk!"

"Look here, lil kitty. You do understand the situation we're in when you said that right?" Lucy sweat dropped.

"Like they say, care killed the cat." Happy muttered under his breath.

"Actually, I am hungry. The only thing I ate was the fire from that God Slayer, and then I beat the crap out of him..." Natsu said.

"Everyone, we're in trouble!" Carla announced. They turn their attention towards Carla. "I was curious so I climbed way up high. The giant tree growing on the island has collapsed down to the roots!" They all scream in utter shock.

Ultear seemingly convinces Gray to beat Master Hades with Iced Shell. Ultear walks away with Zeref and plans to meet up with Meredy.

Natsu and the others soon reached the camp. "W-What's happened?" Natsu questioned.

Lucy gasped at the sight of everyone injured. "Everyone... Even Gajeel and Mira-san?"

"I'll use helping magic right away!" Wendy offered, rushing to their side.

Lisanna meets up with everyone else, followed by Satsuki. "Natsu."

"Lisanna, you're safe!" Natsu said with a grin.

"Lisanna, thank goodness!" Lucy added.

Satsuki walked over to Aira and did the unexpected - she hugged him. This action took Aira by surprise as he hugged her back. "I'm glad you're okay, Poseidon..." Satsuki admitted, making Aira chuckle as he released her.

"I appreciate the offer, but look how many... Don't push yourself, Wendy." Lisanna said.

"And look here... You've been using magic all day. You have to rest, or else..." Carla informed.

Happy raises a paw. "I agree!"

"Lisanna, what happened?" Aira asked.

Lisanna looks over at Rustyrose. "This guy attacked us here. After that, for some unknown reason, our magic power suddenly disappeared. It was a close call, but Freed and Bickslow fought for us. But even before that, everyone had already been injured here and there..." She begins to tear up. "It's gotten so dire without me even realizing it!"

"Lisanna, don't cry. The cheerful characters like us can't cry!" Happy said, trying to cheer her up. Carla smiles at his statement.

Lucy smiles at the blue Exceed. "Happy..."

Lisanna wipes her tears away. "Y-Yeah..."

Natsu cracks his knuckles. "Unforgivable... Completely unforgivable..."

"Natsu..."

"Natsu-san." Wendy and Lisanna smile at him.

"So even the Master and Cana are casualties..." Freed said.

"What the hell's goin' on here?" Bickslow mumbled.

"The Grimoire Heart battleship is anchored off to the east." Lily informed.

"Considering we need to defend this camp, how about splitting into two teams?" Boris suggested.

"One attack team, and one defense team?" Levy questioned.

While the other members start to formulate their plan to take down Grimoire Heart, Gray confronts Ultear. Ultear and Gray continue their battle.

"Time Ark?" Lucy repeated.

"Right. It doesn't work on humans, but I heard it's a Lost Magic that can manipulate time at will." Happy explained.

"Gray might be fighting her at the moment..." Aira said. "Ice Maker Magic wouldn't..."

"Aye... That's gonna be a tough match-up. Even Natsu was totally beat up." Happy stated.

"No, I wasn't!" Natsu denied. "And besides, even if Gray ran into that cross-dressing geezer, we don't have time to go saving him."

Lucy looks at him over her shoulder. "Why?"

"If it were me, I'd beat 'em myself, no matter what. I wouldn't want anyone gettin' in the way." Natsu responded.

"Um, what about a cross-dressing geezer?" Lucy asked.

"He was a geezer when I met him on Galuna Island... Man, what a shock!" Natsu replied.

"Wait, wasn't the old man in disguise?" Happy questioned.

"No. I definitely get a 'young Master Bob' feel to the guy. Definitely a guy!" Natsu claimed.

"Man, I feel sorry for Gray." Happy sighed.

Lucy hears something drilling behind her. She sees Virgo in a swimsuit, digging some holes in the ground. "What exactly are you doing?"

"A pitfall, Princess." Virgo answered. "For when the enemy is in pursuit."

"Um, not that... Why are you in a swimsuit?" Lucy pointed out.

"It is raining. And also, it is fanservice." Virgo responded.

"For who?"

"Um, I was thinking... Is this really the time for us to be chatting so casually?" Happy questioned, pointing out the obvious situation they were in.

"You're not one to talk!" Lucy yelled.

"Attack and defend... Two teams..." Natsu muttered. "Guess it's time to decide. So let's get back to business already, Lucy."

"Are you saying this is my fault?!" Lucy now yells at Natsu.

"Punishment time, yes?" Virgo poses for no reason.

"Go back!" Lucy ordered.

Gray is at a disadvantage with Ultear's Magic, but he freezes his own, making it immune. However, Ultear makes a shocking comeback with an Ice-Make: Rosen Krone, the same Creation Magic her mother used. Ultear reveals her past.

Gray eventually emerges as the victor due to the memories of Ur.

Thunder roars in the sky.

"The weather is taking a turn for the worse." Lucy said.

"Lightning... I don't like this." Levy commented.

Lily covers his ears as he trembles in fear, not liking the sound of thunder. "What's the matter, Lily?" Cain asked.

"Don't tell me... You're scared of thunder?" Carla teased.

Lily forms a surprised expression. "Looks like he's got some cute points." Happy said. Carla and Cain almost laugh at his statement.

"Quiet, you!" Lily shouted.

"Now then... Let's go beat Hades! Lucy! Happy! Aira!" Natsu is determined to fight the remaining member of Grimoire Heart.

"Don't tell me what to do..." Aira mumbled.

"Aye, sir!"

"M-Me?"

"We're on the same team, right?" Happy said.

"I know, but wouldn't Freed be more suited..." Lucy trailed off.

"I have to stay and draw runes." Freed replied.

"Leave the defense to us!" Bickslow added.

"I'll go with Natsu-san and Lucy-san!" Wendy offered.

"Wait, Wendy!" Carla protested.

"I think I can at least support Natsu-san!" Wendy said.

"I'll come, too." Satsuki offered.

Lily is still dazed from being scared of thunder. "I-I'll go as well! I have to pay back for Gajeel."

"I'll stay here and help Freed with the runes." Levy said.

"I'll stay beside Mira-nee and Elf-niichan..."

"Then that decides things."

"We'll protect everyone, period!" Bickslow promised.

"Lu-chan! Suki-chan! Be careful!" Levy warned.

"I've recovered most of my magic power." Lucy informed.

"Don't worry about me, Levy. Just stay and make sure Gajeel is safe." Satsuki gave her a thumbs up. Her comment caused Levy to look away blushing.

"Hades is probably the only enemy left!"

"This looks to be the final battle..."

"We're gonna do our best, too!" Happy added.

"I got it already!" Carla said.

"Exceed Squad... Move out..." Lily said in terror.

"Try not to sound scared..." Boris sighed.

"Let's get going!" Natsu yelled.

"Yeah!"

Natsu starts running towards the ship as the others follow him.

"Lucy, wait a second!" Lisanna called out. "Always stay by Natsu's side. When Natsu has a trusted friend beside him, he gets even stronger."

"Sure!" Lucy nods in agreement.

Meanwhile, Juvia continues to chase Meredy. Zancrow appears, attacks Meredy and accuses her of betraying Grimoire Heart with Ultear. He also informs her that it was Ultear who destroyed Meredy's hometown. Suddenly, Zeref awakens and utters the word "Acnologia", creating a wave of darkness. After the wave subsides, Zancrow's lifeless body lies on the ground while Juvia and Meredy are unconscious.

A/N: Another chapter is completed!

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~ Kaleb.