Hi guys Azza here!
BleachedZangetsu 15 – I mean yeah that probably would be the best way to describe the pair though to add onto that they are an element on their own yet they can harness all elements at least that's what I believe.
Etherious X – Alright so basically yeah it ties to the Fate verse but I'm taking elements from all the mediums not just the show. An example is the idea of the 72 Demon Gods since I started playing Fate Grand Order on the mobile and have really gotten into the story behind it I took the concept of what Merlin and Natsu are doing from there.
Some of the classes Natsu can use in that little stats thing I did are actually from another fate medium that adds extra classes on top of the obvious ones like Saber, Lancer, Archer etc.
Basically Natsu won't be getting summoned to fight in the war rather there will be an overarching storyline revolving around a new type of Grail War that will span multiple volumes due to the actions of Ahnkseram breaking the Rule of Realms which will be the catalyst I won't say too much more on that since it would be spoilers but there is some future content to look forward to.
Also Natsu will be a Master and will have a servant I have no idea which one I should pick though out of the countless choices available I may just leave it to a fan vote.
Galacti – Yeah I know I'm not the most descriptive person in the world but when I wrote that I felt the feels and it's nice to hear I did ok I actually assumed I'd get flamed for killing him off so easy haha!
LuciferThePrideful88 – Really I killed Mavis because it was a war and I wanted to get the message across that there are lasting stakes rather than what Mashima did where basically everyone lived.
About Wendy well that was just me trying something different I always wanted to see Wendy stop being shy and actually doing stuff especially after what Irene said when she took control over her body about the latent power it really was the main inspiration for it.
I don't think anyone likes Jason which is kind of funny since I've basically written him out without anyone noticing haha if you all want just assume he died somewhere I mean we have less the 5 chapters to go I'm sure I can be forgiven for that unless we all want a where are they now segment haha.
Natsu and Brandish star gazing … yeah the ending really doesn't allow for that.
So with all that out of the way on with the story!
I do not own Fairy Tail Hiro Mashima does.
Hybrid Versus Hybrid
/Natsu's POV/
Natsu and Ahnkseram moved with explosive speed tearing up the ground using only the force from their flight speed as they clashed locking fists countless times setting off multiple earthquakes neither one giving an inch as the debris simply turned to dust upon contact with their skin.
"Damn that bastard Zeref releasing the shackles has made you all but worthless now I'll have to start all over again should I be unable to get that future version of you fully under my control!"
"You'll never succeed Ahnkseram because there won't be another chance this is the end of you!"
"I won't allow a whelp like you to undermine thousands of years worth of work you will die this day Natsu Dragneel!"
The cocked back their fists and clashed blowing each other back as Ahnkseram held his hand out with a Black Magic circle appearing.
"Arch Hybrid's Aura: Sword Of Ahnkseram!"
From the circle a black blade with countless runes etched into it began to appear. It had a simple design with it looking like one of the swords Elise would often use however Natsu knew the power behind it would be far greater than any sword she could make.
"Natsu catch!"
As Ahnkseram charged towards him Natsu extended his right hand and caught the War Titan's sword immediately pushing aura into it as the powerful blade burst to life once more and the two clashed tearing the ground beneath them open.
"Damn meddling bitch!"
"My wife is always there supporting me Ahnkseram that is the power of bonds you so easily dismiss," Natsu replied as the two began a strange brawler styled duel with the swords simply adding to the already violent combination.
"How are you even able to keep up with me!"
"I'm not the best sword user in the world but I'm pretty good if I do say so myself. Also when your wife and her best friend/rival are both sword masters you tend to pick up a thing or two."
Natsu held the blade easily with one arm despite its massive size and weight due to the amount of power flowing through it as he deflected each and every strike and thrust using his free arm to block and punches or fire spells.
You think yourself good enough to match me then let's see how you handle this!"
Slashing at the air Ahnkseram sent a massive aerial slash that could easily dwarf a mountain right at Natsu who simply placed the tip of the blade on the ground placing both hands on top of the handle.
"Arch Hybrid's Aura: Mad Titan's Reflectoray!"
The attack made contact with the shield erected in front of Natsu and split in two veering off either side of Natsu as he pulled the sword from the ground and rushed towards Ahnkseram with the two clashing once again as they began furiously trading blows at a speed that even some Gods and Devils would not be able to follow.
As the two traded blows the shockwaves continued to fly out in all directions sending whoever was still alive running for cover not that it would do them much good since the earthquakes were constantly reshaping the landscape.
"Irene you should release Universe One the world is too compressed to even flee properly," Sentomaru said as he redirected one of the incoming aerial slash attacks.
"Yeah we'd all really appreciate it if we could get a safe enough distance from this crap," Gildarts seconded as he erected a Crash Shield shattering a rather large attack into condensed cubes.
"Fine I get the point but this will have consequences remember Achnologia is coming, Universe One: Release!"
The entire world began to shift and distort around them however that didn't stop Ahnkseram and Natsu who continued to fight as if there wasn't anything going on around them. The world suddenly popped back to its original proportions however to their dismay this seemed to only make things worse.
"What was once safe is now being destroyed," Irene sighed as Brandish simply hummed in agreement. Those two could very well destroy the world should they go too far."
Back with Natsu he had been sent somewhere near the Fiore/Scarlione Border not that it mattered to him as he ascended high into the air with his eyes still locked firmly on Ahnkseram who coincidentally was on the coast.
The two took off towards each other with incredible speed clashing just over Crocus with Natsu knocking Ahnkseram back into the mountainside. Channelling aura into the blade it morphed into a gold and black coloured spear as he charged toward the mountain pushing even more aura into the tip.
The moment he made impact there was a massive explosion as the mountain range was wiped away however Natsu twirled the lance and blocked a strike from Ahnkseram and continued to do so as he was assaulted from all sides by a barrage of light fast attacks.
"You will die by my hand Natsu I will not fall until this is done!"
"I won't allow it Ahnkseram you've got to go and so does Achnologia the time for holding back has long since passed."
"That Irene went and set the world back to normal which is both good and bad since now Achnologia could be here any minute."
"I know Igneel but what am I supposed to do I'm doing alright against Ahnkseram but he's no pushover by any means."
"Crush him Natsu throw all caution to the wind and use everything even if you annihilate things in the process these two must not be allowed to leave the battlefield alive!"
"Well its not like I was planning on living through this anyway," Natsu sighed as he blocked three strikes using the back half of the lance before morphing it into a straight sword and expelling a massive amount of power blowing Ahnkseram back long enough to go on the offensive.
"Arch Hybrid's Aura: Mad Dragon Titan's Infernus Babylonia!"
The sword lit itself on fire as Natsu began slicing the air with all his strength faster than the eye could see sending hundreds of mountain sized flaming aerial attacks towards Ahnkseram who began deflecting them knowing running from them would only end up killing him.
The result was the surrounding countryside of Crocus to now look like the inside of Natsu's mindscape with fire and magma everywhere as earthquakes ensured the mountains continued to collapse making the area take on a hellish look.
"That isn't enough Natsu you need more firepower in those strikes use everything you know!"
Natsu didn't even acknowledge Igneel as he morphed the sword into a bastard sword launching himself into the air as he began slashing wildly once again.
"Arch Hybrid's Aura: Mad Dragon Titan's Gravitus Infernus Tartaros!"
As his new attacks made contact with the land massive spires of Demonic tendrils sprouted from the ground with the Gravity in the area fluxuating violently and the flames going from gold to black in colour.
Ahnkseram began to get pushed back as Natsu continued what seemed to be a nearly endless bombardment of attacks that obviously weren't designed for repeated use permanently scarring the landscape and thoroughly pissing him off.
"That's it I've about had it with this shit, Arch Hybrid's Aura: Great Cleansing Sweep!"
Swinging his sword vertically a powerful wind blew through the area right towards Natsu who blocked the attack but was send flying into one of the only remaining mountains in the area as Ahnkseram closed in fast.
Morphing the blade back into a straight sword he blocked a strike from Ahnkseram who applied as much strength as possible forcing Natsu further and further into the mountain.
"Arch Hybrid's Aura: Fire Gravity Dragon Monarch's Roar!"
Ahnkseram barely had time to block the attack as Natsu fired a massive blast of black flame from his mouth sending him flying and allowing Natsu to pry himself from the hole he'd been forced into.
"This is actually starting to piss me off," Natsu growled as he traced a cut along his face that didn't seem to be regenerating. "I suppose it makes sense but even still that'll leave a mark."
"It'll be your head next," Ahnkseram said as he ascended to Natsu's height pointing his sword at him.
"I don't think so Ahnkseram I believe I made it clear how things are going to go in this fight but props for optimism I suppose."
"Optimism you say well then optimism this," Ahnkseram said as Natsu blocked a punch only to receive another one from his sword arm followed up by a slash attack that he was barely able to block. "I'm Ahnkseram First of the Hybrids you idiot I'm not some pushover I'll have you dead at my feet shortly I guarantee you that!"
"I'll stop you well before that point Ahnkseram," Natsu growled as the two shot forward clashing once again with even more force than before as they began to exchange a flurry of slashes with neither one able to get the upper hand on the other.
As Natsu and Ahnkseram exchanged strikes the two began to show signs of battle damage with cuts beginning to appear on their bodies that were unable to heal due to the Hybrid Aura. Natsu grit his teeth as he blocked a series of powerful blows that left small gashes in his left shoulder before pushing Ahnkseram back with a barrage of his own.
"Man I wish I took Erza up on her offer for more sword training …"
"Just tear him apart with your bare hands then it is what your best at after all."
"Yeah but this is the sword of the War Titan it has powers I don't plus he has a sword and I'm not confident enough to use my own body as a blade given that he can actually cut me properly!"
"Hmm I suppose that is a fair point … why not remove his sword from the equation then?"
"Oh yeah I'll just ask him kindly to put it away, NOT!"
"Is it bad that I've missed this banter between us?"
"Not at all you old lizard," Natsu said with a grin that only served to infuriate Ahnkseram who thought he was simply enjoying the fight.
"How can you smile when you are in a life or death situation honestly you make me sick!"
"Oh shut up and go fall on your own sword or something smiling isn't a crime," Natsu shot back as the two crossed blades again.
"I killed your brother before your very eyes and I believe it was you who declared they would see me dead wasn't it? All you've managed is to scratch me not much of a killing is it I suppose all that anger and pain wasn't as legitimate as everyone thought!"
Natsu's eyes narrowed dangerously as he pushed Ahnkseram back with brute force kicking him in the chest sending him flying deep into the ground below with Natsu arriving several metres away from him in what appeared to be an underground lake of sorts.
"Don't regard my happy go lucky façade as an accurate representation for my true emotions Ahnkseram the mask has been in place since I left Fairy Tail. Zeref proved he truly was like family and it was YOU that destroyed our family after Achnologia fractured it! Make no mistake I will see you dead no matter what needs to be done."
"You really are a strange being Natsu a shame you can't just die like the rest of the scum above it would make things so much simpler!"
"Oh don't worry I will die soon enough but only once my job is done that is the mark of a Fairy Tail S Class Mage after all, leave no job unfinished and hell to those who dare stand in your way!"
Tapping himself on the chest Natsu's Gravity Seal Array appeared as he vanished belting Ahnkseram in the face multiple times with powerful kicks sending him crashing into the cavern wall nearby.
"Nothing is off limits for you Ahnkseram I've got so many techniques I've been itching to try out on a piece of work just like you! Arch Hybrid's Aura: White Arts – Divine Mad Titan's Sword Calpurnia!"
Raising his sword into the air a white outline appeared around it increasing the size of the sword considerably as Natsu pointed it at Ahnkseram who was still in the rock wall and fired a condensed beam of light setting off an explosion at his location.
"You call that a technique," Ahnkseram roared as he appeared behind Natsu taking a powerful swing only for it to go right through Natsu who landed a solid slash to Ahnkseram's back.
"My Gravity Seal Array was never perfect but always granted me the speed I truly desired in combat by removing the concept of Gravity weighing me down without sending me adrift. The result is that I move as one with Gravity itself and combining that with my already near broken levels of speed you cannot hope to catch me as I am now."
"So this is what you've resorted to is it can't beat me face to face so you run and strike like a coward!"
"You can't be serious this is a one on one fight to the death the rules if ever there truly were rules on the battlefield which by the way there aren't simply don't apply here. Now then where was I … oh right that bloody sword."
Vanishing from sight Natsu began to hack and slash at Ahnkseram from all angles as he blocked and countered each and every blow surprising Natsu but only to a degree since he was essentially the same as himself after all.
"Time to finish this crap up, Arch Hybrid's Aura: Black Arts – Divine Mad Titan's Sword Holy Crash Firnament!"
Thrusting the tip of his sword it made contact with the flat of Ahnkseram's blade as he moved to block the attack unaware of the mistake he'd made as cracks began to appear along the surface of his blade.
"Shatter apart!"
Ahnkseram launched himself away as his blade shattered setting off an explosion of darkness that Natsu wasn't able to shield himself from hitting him full force and sending him skidding across the cavern floor until he stabbed his sword into the ground to halt his momentum.
Wiping the melting flesh from his face Natsu grit his teeth as he slowly rose to a kneeling position deactivating his Gravity Array before it backfired on him as his eyes locked onto Ahnkseram's own who seemed quite angry.
"You destroyed my sword, the sword that has slain both Gods and Devils and was my faithful companion for thousands of years! That sword was the only relic I had left from my former family and you destroyed it!"
"Yeah well I didn't exactly escape unscathed now did I," Natsu said as he spat up a pool of blood. "What the hell was that shit anyway!"
"I haven't really got any idea that sword was like yours one from the age of Titans but its origins lost along with now the bloody blade itself!"
Natsu shakily rose to his feet sending the War Titan's blade into his requip space and began walking towards Ahnkseram who also rose to meet him. The two were about to resume their fight when the sound of several figures landing caught their attention forcing the pair to turn their heads to the right.
"At last we have found them his will be done the threat shall be undone so mote it be!"
From the dust four heavily armoured figures appeared each sporting different coloured eyes through their helmets as the leading figure who was on a skeletal horse that had glowing red eyes and a black mist surrounding it spoke up.
"We are the Four Harbingers of Achnologia the four recognize you Natsu Dragneel the one who managed to slay one of us some years prior even if we were in a weakened state."
"So Achnologia couldn't even be bothered to come fight us himself then, pathetic," Ahnkseram spat as the leading Harbinger merely blinked in response.
"We are the advance scouts sent out by our Lord to find and incapacitate the counter to his will better known as the Hybrids. I am the Harbinger Death," the now identified Death said as the one Natsu was most familiar with stepped up.
"I am Harbinger Famine though Natsu Dragneel has already encountered me before," Famine said as his glowing green eyes flashed momentarily in what Natsu assumed was anger towards him though he couldn't be sure.
"I am Harbinger War let Achnologia's will be done through the blood and guts of the unclean," the Harbinger with dark orange glowing eyes said as the final Harbinger stepped up.
"And I am Harbinger Pestilence and through the decay of the mortal flesh and toil shall the seeds of the true disease be uprooted so says Lord Achnologia."
"Nice intro but if you think that'll scare me you tin cans have another thing coming," Ahnkseram scoffed. "I've spent thousands of years watching you lot I know what you lot are capable of."
"All the more reason to submit and receive a merciful death Hybrid Ahnkseram," Death said extending a bony finger towards him.
"So the fabled four Harbingers of Achnologia huh I mean don't get me wrong I'm impressed but I'm not too interested in you lot right now I've already got a prior fight going on so if you could kindly piss off that would be greatly appreciated," Natsu said as the four Harbingers began to release a phenomenal amount of power putting both Ahnkseram and Natsu on guard.
"Like it or not we are here and are your sole focus Natsu Dragneel now will you submit or will we have to use force to restrain you?"
"You lot are pathetic I may hate his guts but even I'm not that stupid we aren't about to hand ourselves over to Achnologia so he can get a key to the multiverse that would be the stupidest thing anyone could do!"
"Shut it Ahnkseram I didn't ask you to speak for me … but he's right," Natsu said scratching his head awkwardly as the four Harbingers began their attack with Famine and War going right for Natsu whilst Pestilence and Death rushed Ahnkseram.
Ducking under a green flame coloured strike from Famine Natsu kicked him away and blocked several strikes from War only to be struck in the side of his body that was singed by the destruction of the sword earlier as he felt the pain ripple throughout his body.
"The weak mortal form always fails in the end fitting the very reality they reside within that shall also be destroyed so mote it be."
"You lot don't really have much to say other than that garbage ideology crap do you," Natsu said through grit teeth as he punched War in the face only to be sent packing by a powerful blow to the head as he collided with Ahnkseram who was also having some trouble.
"OI WATCH WHERE YOU'RE GOING!"
"Just shut it," Natsu snapped back as the two immediately began fending off strikes from all four Harbingers somehow managing to work together fluently enough to where the Harbingers began to slowly get pushed back.
"Oi Natsu break this one," Ahnkseram shouted as he sent Pestilence flying toward him with Natsu powering up an attack and driving it straight into the Harbinger's skull.
"That probably won't be enough but I'll assume he's down for now," Natsu sighed as he blocked another strike from Famine and sent him flying into War who batted him aside like nothing.
Such resistance is meaningless before our Lord all life shall be extinguished and return to the Anti whence it came!"
"Enough of this shit Ahnkseram I'm coming for you right fucking now before anyone else gets in my way," Natsu shouted as he bee lined towards the fellow Hybrid who was fending off Death who was still mounted on his horse with a sadistic smirk.
Famine and War chased after Natsu however at Natsu and Ahnkseram's level of power the Harbingers were simply outclassed by beings of a higher power who were both angry beyond belief.
Natsu ignited his fist as he leapt into the air twirling as he went to avoid an attack from War and kicking the Harbinger into Famine who was attempting to flank him as Natsu clashed with Ahnkseram setting off an explosion blowing the Hybrid and Death back.
"It's as you said Ahnkseram everything around us is collateral so let's cause some collateral damage."
Holding his arms outward two purple Magic Circles appeared as the entire cave began to shake with chunks of rock beginning to fall from the cavern roof as Natsu exerted force all around them intending on causing a mass cave in.
"That's some damn collateral," Ahnkseram said leaping up and punching Death off his horse and charging toward Natsu as the two began furiously exchanging blows as they shot off towards the cavern roof blowing a hole right through it just as the cave began to collapse.
Now back in the sky the two began attacking each other with renewed vigour perfectly reading each other's moves leading to neither being able to land a blow on the other. The remaining three Harbingers emerged from the ground but did not engage the pair like before merely watching and waiting for a moment to strike one that would never come.
"This planet has to be on its last legs can you not feel how chaotic the magic and latent aura across it is," Ahnkseram exclaimed with sickening glee as the two locked fists pushing against each other for dominance. "In addition to the two of us that Alter version of yourself and Merlin are also generating a considerable amount of pressure what an exhilarating experience!"
"The destruction of the world isn't exhilarating it's an awful thing!"
"Who cares there are a million worlds like this one and sure they don't function exactly the same but they are habitable with countless species and variations on what you call magic!"
"That doesn't matter it wouldn't be THIS world with THESE people it would be an entirely separate one with its own stories and history!"
"What's one world to destroy Achnologia anyway oh right its jack shit!"
"Don't be stupid Achnologia would most likely survive the destruction of the world and simply wait until an opportunity presents itself for him to hop elsewhere. Allowing the planet to be destroyed is just meaningless and a waste of life!"
"If both us and those two continue fighting this world is finished and you know it Natsu so you may as well face facts that this world will be the ultimate casualty in this war!"
"Not if I have any say about it!"
"See there you go again assuming you can just save the day again but life isn't some kind of fairy tale where the hero always gets the good ending. By your own hand this world will fall along with everyone on it and there isn't a thing you can do about it so sit back and enjoy the show!"
The two separated as Natsu received several blows to the face before being sent crashing to the earth as he blocked another punch from Ahnkseram who continued to apply pressure the moment they hit the ground.
Being forced into the ground Natsu was immediately back on his feet the moment Ahnkseram was blown off him by the Harbingers who rejoined the fight as he began rushing towards them only for a massive explosion to rock the area causing everyone present to jump back.
A large tentacle spire like creature began to emerge from the ground as a malevolent aura began to blanket the area. The creature had red eyes all over its body and was red and black in colour with its many eyes locked on everyone present.
"This is getting way too out of hand," Natsu heard Micheal say as Lucifer cut in.
"What you see before you is one of the beings your future self and Merlin are supposed to be combating known as a Demon God Pillar. Because Ahnkseram broke the rule of realms it has allowed aspects of another world to seep into this one with the pillar clearly tracking the pair to this world."
"So the Grand Servants fled to this plane to escape wrath," the pillar said with a booming voice. "Five hostile life forms detected within combat range, target hostile lifeforms detected 72 823 kilometres away with elevated energy levels."
"See what your shit has done Ahnkseram," Natsu hissed as Ahnkseram scowled back before approaching the pillar.
"Oi what's the big idea invading another reality go back to your own and wait your turn for destruction!"
"Sensors indicate this one is the same as Grand Servant Natsu Dragneel designation Hybrid, furthur analysis required. Foolish mortal I am part of a collective built to serve the true ruler of all creation who has deemed its cleansing as the absolute atonement for sins commited since time immemorial. I am the Demon God Tiberius one of 72 created by Solomon to cleanse reality of its sin."
"What a mess," Natsu sighed as the tower seemed to begin glowing with a strange aura with the Harbingers moving to attack it.
"Lord Achnologia is the supreme ruler of reality for he comes from a realm outside of all, even Demon Gods shall return to the Anti from whence they came," Death said as he ran a lance through one of the eyes as a sea of explosions burst to life all around them.
"Be purged through cleansing fire and brimstone!"
Natsu was about to attack the pillar when he suddenly found himself blocking a strike from Ahnkseram who attempted to use the chaos to land a cheap hit to no avail.
"Isn't all this chaos just intoxicating Natsu?"
"Not really no since the chances of this world being destroyed just increased drastically and honestly I'm getting quite pissed off with all the interruptions and combining that with the fact that my face still hasn't healed I'm more than furious now that I think about it!"
"Warning unknown hostile closing in probability of success in combat operations … 62% and falling recommend upscale of combat operations before new threat arrives."
"Sounds like old scaleface will be here any minute then the party really starts," Ahnkseram said with a smirk as Tiberius began raining down powerful blasts across the battlefield forcing the Harbingers on the defensive.
"Count yourself lucky only one Demon Pillar slipped through under normal circumstances with the power you hold you could dispatch one with moderate difficulty but a whole swarm would be quite damning," Lucifer said as Natsu knocked Ahnkseram away and fired a stream of flames in his direction.
"And we don't want to add onto your burden but you cannot allow Achnologia to consume Tiberius either and this will be no easy task since the Demon God Pillars are pretty much immobile," Micheal added as Natsu groaned in frustration.
"Are you sure I can't get some help from the Gods and Devils this is starting to become quite a struggle?"
"That would be breaking the Rule of Realms and the Law of Time Natsu things must play out as Felicity sees them or else disastrous results could come about."
"Time can be rewritten hell even that version of myself Ahnkseram summoned said this never happened in his own time!"
"That Natsu is a different case most likely in his reality these same events didn't occur but the timeline corrected itself or Lady Felicity had a hand in fixing the mess. Trust me you have no idea of the absolute chaos going on in Terminus Felicity is liable to have multiple seizures should these monstrous changes continue to take place!"
"Wait so she can feel every shift in the timeline?"
"Remember she is time itself and every small change tears at her existence the same can be said for Lord Briark who is currently working alongside Felicity to severe your reality from the current Space and Time so that no more of these outsiders can barge in but you need to deal with the ones that are there already so that they can begin damage control!"
"Never a dull day …"
"Just keep fighting Natsu its all you can do at this point."
"Gee thanks for those kind words I'm sure to win now," Natsu sighed as he wiped some more of the singed flesh from his face as he and Ahnkseram stared each other down with another sea of explosions set off by Tiberius in the background going completely ignored by the pair.
"Still gonna keep at it Natsu not bad at all if I do say so myself."
"If I could lump the responsibility on someone else I would do it in a second but I know if it were anyone else they'd mess this whole thing up somehow so I'm stuck with the job but you know in a way this whole scenario is fitting for someone like me who does nothing but fight."
"Fighting all your life because that is what you were created for but I wonder how long one can fight before they burn out … much like that face of yours," Ahnkseram said bursting into fits of laughter before receiving several blows to the head by a fuming Natsu.
"My burnt face isn't my fault you bastard!"
"Well it really is if you think about it but enough about that there isn't much time left for our little game. The moment Achnologia arrives will be the moment our conflict is forced to a close and I'd rather have it resolved before then as I'm sure you would as well."
"But we both still have monstrous reserves left with endurance virtually unrivalled so how do you propose we wrap things up?"
"Quite simple really we put all of our power into our strongest attacks and put aside dodging and blocking in favour of completely crushing each other."
"You realize how ridiculous this sounds right?"
"Mad I may be but do you see any other way to wrap things up one of us has to be dead before scaleface gets here to prevent him from getting the ability to traverse realms so unless you have a better idea just shut up and go with it!"
"You realize we have to take out the Demon God Pillar before Achnologia arrives too right?"
"Why?"
"Don't ask me Lucifer just said it was a must I assume they have the ability of teleportation across dimensions as well."
"Well good luck with that because I'm not helping."
"I never asked for the help of a guy who'd be dead when I go to do it."
"That sounded quite cocky of you Natsu it's time to unleash my full power in one final blow that will leave naught but that raw power of yours for me to utilize in the creation of your successor," Ahnkseram said as he raised his hand which was coated in a thick layer of Hybrid's Aura.
"You know what maybe this is a good idea I'm tired of hearing your bullshit Ahnkseram I'll be glad to drive this through that thick skull of yours," Natsu shot back raising his own hand coated in the same aura.
"Arch Hybrid's Aura-!"
"Arch Hybrid's Aura-!"
"Warning threat less than 300 metres away-!"
"Dragon Monarch's Piercing Claw!"
"Impact Edge!"
The two rushed each other with the sheer power behind their attacks tearing up the ground behind them as they ran. The two raised their attacks and were inches away from clashing when both Natsu and Ahnkseram found themselves being dragged headfirst through the ground before being thrown into the nearby cliffside finding themselves embedded into the wall staring at their attacker.
"Well well well isn't this a pleasant surprise I come hoping to consume one Hybrid and a false one and what do I find but a revived Ahnkseram now this is just a treat!"
Dragon Of The Apocalypse And Will Of The Anti
The Dragon King
Achnologia
"I've been waiting so long for this moment and here I find you lot about to kill each other off before I even have a chance to feast upon you that simply won't do at all. And what do we have here another fine snack for the collection!"
Natsu couldn't help but feel slightly terrified of the man before him even though he'd spent years preparing himself for this moment. Looking over to Ahnkseram he could see the fear evident in his eyes as well knowing full well this would be where things were truly decided.
"Well it seems my Harbingers were no match for this little party you lot have going on over here though I'm not surprised in the slightest after all they weren't designed to take on opponents like yourselves merely stall you long enough for my arrival."
Ripping himself free from the wall Natsu brushed off the dirt from his clothes as he stood before Achnologia with Ahnkseram doing the same with the three now standing in a triangle observing each other's movements closely.
"My first thoughts were to simply obliterate this area and consume the remains but this feels like something special an occasion one must be in their best form for."
"So you hate your Dragon form then," Natsu asked as he received a glare in response.
"I hate it because it's no fun being invincible if you must know but speaking of Dragons tell me where that bastard Igneel is I can smell his scent on you as well as … hmm Xicor how interesting."
"Both are far beyond your reach Achnologia and I have no plans on letting you acquire my power!"
"How adorable acting like you get a say in any of this," Achnologia said with a smirk. "Both of you shall be added to my collective and we shall continue to consume all there is across all reality, with the power of the Hybrid I shall be unstoppable!"
"As if you'll catch me Achnologia don't underestimate my power!"
"Ah Ahnkseram how foolish you truly are I thought you were a higher being how are you unable to tell the difference in power? The funniest part is that one has far surpassed your own power and had I not interfered when I did you'd be a dead pile of goo on the floor back there."
"WHAT!"
"Oh yes see he has several advantages you don't Ahnkseram namely all the beings that have granted him power over the years that swells deep within his core not that it even comes close to my power but it would still provide much more of a challenge than you Ahnkseram. You've been gone for a long time and the status quo has changed in the world quite ironic you've been kicked off your pedestal by a being YOU created though makes me laugh every time I think about it!"
"How dare you insult me, a primitive beast like you doesn't have the right to insult someone above all others like myself! I wanted Dragneel dead but now I want you to die first!"
"You sound like a child throwing a tantrum because another kid insulted him this is hilarious and also the perfect opportunity to mention that I'm keen to chew on all the Hybrid meat!"
"Hybrid meat," Natsu said slightly disturbed under his breath as another sea of explosions rocked the area forcing all three to take to the air.
"No being is fit to declare themselves above creation itself such actions justify my own existence and purpose!"
"Oh yeah forgot you were here who or what are you anyway?"
"I am the Demon God Tiberius one of the 72 Demon Gods that serves Solomon the one true ruler of creation!"
"You mean my next snack right," Achnologia asked as all the eyes locked onto him.
"You could never defeat Solomon let alone myself such thoughts may grant you mortals comfort in the short term however-!"
Achnologia appeared in front of the Demon Pillar blowing a hole right through the centre of its body as it began to vanish in a golden light.
"Make no mistake you are not prophesized to survive this battle we shall have the ultimate victory in the far distant future!"
The Demon Pillar vanished leaving a rather large hole in the ground as Achnologia returned his focus to Natsu and Ahnkseram.
"That's quite enough of that garbage a shame I couldn't consume it though the amount of latent power in there was almost making me drool …"
"That's disgusting," Natsu said as Achnologia glared his way.
"You'd understand if you were me little Dragon I would say you'd understand when you get to my level of power but that won't be happening because you'll be joining me as I take your power for my own!"
Natsu began to sweat as Achnologia began exerting his power with his arms and legs morphing into Draconic like appendages with wings sprouting from his back.
"Not my full Dragon form but close enough to it to where I can fight the two of you. Now then I'm positively starving so who is my appetizer!"
I hope you all enjoyed and I'll see you in the next one!