Chapter 12 - What Fuels You?
Flashback, Between X670s To X680s
Cervantes looked around as his ship felt hollow. It wasn't quiet as there was a heavy storm, yet his crew was silent. During this time, a storm was when most of those guppies would be panicking and screaming as they tried to keep the ship in one piece. Instead, it was almost as if no one was working at all and they gave in to fight.
"Where are they?" Cervantes asked as he stepped onto the main deck.
Before the pirate captain realized it, he saw several bodies drop around him. This did not frighten him, it only made him suspicious and annoyed to a certain extent. Cervantes drew Soul Edge and turned it into dual swords.
"It is one thing to offer a challenge. However it's another thing to attack from the shadows like a coward." Cervantes said as he turned to face the stowaway on his ship.
Cervantes pointed his long sword as the man stepped out from the shadows. He was tall, long dark hair that covered one eye, red samurai styled armor and black sandals.
"That sword, I hear it grants great power to anyone with a strong will." the man said.
"It does, are you here to offer your soul?" Cervantes asked.
The man closed his eye and opened it again revealing the Sharingan, "I'm afraid not, for I will be taking that sword." he said.
Cervantes stood his ground and refused to show fear to the man, "I won't allow it. You shall be my nourishment." he said refusing to give up Soul Edge.
"Very well, let us dance." the man said before initiating battle.
With Most of Team Natsu
Natsu held Lucy as she started to heavily shiver from how cold the air had gotten. At the same time, Natsu felt as if the air was hot to the point his own flames would be extinguished. Leaving everyone wondering as to what was creating this inhuman aura. Even with the sight of Nirvana activating and the black tendrils swirling around it. The aura being leaked was far more terrifying.
It's natural for humans to feel fear. For so long as their bodies react to danger and trying to stay alive. Fear will always be present.
"What is this?" Erza asked before lying back down.
"It's really scary." Wendy said as she whimpered.
Hibiki wiped the cold sweat off of his forehead, "It's somewhere around your friend Siegfried." he said.
Natsu went wide eyed hearing that name, "Who?" he asked as everyone minus Wendy and Hibiki face faulted.
"The Azure Knight, your friend who summoned the celestial spirit to torture us." Hibiki answered.
"Oh you mean Naruto! Why did you call him that?" Natsu asked.
"Call him what?" Hibiki asked.
"That weird thing you called him." Natsu said.
Hibiki blinked in surprise, "You do realize Naruto is his last name right?" he asked.
Natsu looked confused, "Wait, Naruto isn't his first name?" he asked.
Lucy sighed, "Natsu, I've said Naruto's first name and Levy mentioned it a few times." she told him.
Even Erza slapped her forehead, "How do I forget such a detail?" she asked.
"To be fair, it is a hard name." Hibiki admitted before turning serious again. He started to pinpoint the knight's location, "Seriously though, I think something must have happened to him." he said before clutching his chest.
"Are you ok?" Lucy asked as she sounded concerned.
"I'm fine, just a little bit light headed from the earlier fight." Hibiki said lying through gritted teeth.
"Just give me the map if you can. I'll find Naruto and help him out!" Natsu said as he was still willing to fight despite the dark aura around them.
"Natsu you can't run off on your own! The reason we found the Oracion Seis was because we were following them!" Lucy said angrily.
"So?" Natsu asked.
Lucy sighed, "It means you have no sense of direction." she said as Natsu looked offended.
Suddenly Carla had something to say, "Where did that ungrateful girl go? She just walked away without saying anything!" she said angrily.
Both Fairy Tail members saw what Carla was talking about. Both realizing that Erza left while they were talking. Even Hibiki was too busy using his Archive magic to do anything.
"How come Erza gets to run off on her own?" Natsu whined.
"Because I can't control Erza because she's also equally reckless." Lucy answered.
With Nightmare
The avatar of Inferno snarled as it stomped through the forest with great impatience. Having longed for control over Siegfried's body no thanks to the man's will and the will of his past incarnation.
'If that's what the fool keeps telling himself.' Nightmare thought before coming across a group of dark mages. 'Perfect sacrifices.' Nightmare thought as the dark mages grouped together.
Standing in front of Nightmare were several dark mages dressed like race car drivers with helmets and holding steel pipes as weapons. All looking very aggressive as they tried to ignore the dark aura. Believing Nightmare to be some immature punk that was too arrogant for his own good.
"Get the freak!" one of them yelled.
Nightmare's red eyes flashed, "Come to me. Come to Soul Edge." he said.
Every dark mage ran at Nightmare to their full speed. With a giant portion in the front already collapsing from Nightmare swinging the sword once. Unleashing a large wave of flames that burned them away. The others split into two groups and continued their charge hoping the numbers advantage would slow him down. Surprisingly, Nightmare was slower and slightly more clumsier than Siegfried but relied more on output of power.
So once the first group tried to bash his head in with their pipes. They were in for a rude awakening by being cut down swiftly with a flurry of strikes with the heavy sword. All repeatedly falling to their deaths as most lost their limbs while others were given deep slashes that hit vital organs. The second group were too late to stop once they noticed their comrades fall to their deaths.
A few brave souls still charged in anyways. Thinking that Nightmare was too distracted or getting exhausted. Only to briefly witness their pipes being sliced in half before their bodies met the same fate. One lucky soul managed to land two hard hits to Nightmare's head. Almost as if the beast allowed him.
"You like that! You want a piece of me!" the racer said as he landed one more head to the head.
Right before Nightmare lifted him with his enlarged hand. The dark mage gasped for air as he wildly swung in the air with his pipe. Nightmare at least gave him the grace of a swift death by curshing him instantly and dropping his body.
The last few that were left started to shake in their boosts, "Screw this, run!" one yelled as he threw his pipe at Nightmare who flicked it away with his regular arm.
The others doing the same before running. Nightmare flared his power before using a shunshin of fire to appear in front of the escaping dark mages.
"You will not escape the abyss." Nightmare said before slashing all of them to death.
Once they were done, Nightmare let out a small exhale of breath before looking around. Using Siegfried's sensory skills, he looked around to find anyone that was hiding or anyone trying to play dead until he left. Causing Nightmare to narrow his eyes and growl as he started to kick bodies around in frustration.
"Where are you!?" Nightmare asked angrily before hearing some snickering.
Suddenly, all the deceased bodies were glowing and coming to life. All of them struggling to stand up before growling at Nightmare. Nightmare in return growled louder as he cut the first few that got up. Only for the half bodies to continue to move and further frustrating Nightmare.
"Amaterasu!" Nightmare growled out as he set all the bodies ablaze with his black flames.
"You idiot!" yelled an angry voice. Nightmare turned to see a crazed looking man with an eyepatch, "Those things aren't easy to resurrect! Don't you know how hard it is to make good art with Soul Corpse Magic!?" asked the angry man.
Nightmare snarled even more loudly, "The souls belong to me! To feed to Soul Edge!" He yells angrily.
The man scoffed, "Shut up emo! Only Rades Spirito gets to control the dead and not some punk in a dark outfit! How about you take off the costume and get a tan!?" he asked angrily. Rades then proceeded to summon a disturbing creature to his side, "Either way, you have to deal with Number 4 Jimmy here and the rest of his companions." he said.
"Jimmy" stood tall over Nightmare. The mummified corpse suddenly summoned several purple orbs that leaked some sort of dark aura. Nightmare growled as he tightened his old onto Soul Edge before dashing at the corpse. "Jimmy" fired all the orbs at Nightmare who quickly swatted them away before dealing a gigantic slash down "Jimmy" causing it to split in half.
"Jimmy get up!" Rades yelled.
"Jimmy" tried to stand only quickly finding himself being slashed several more times until he broke into several pieces. Only dying permanently once Nightmare unleashed a giant wave of fire that started to spread around the corpse and a part of the forest.
"What the hell kind of fire is this!?" Rades asked angrily before noticing how much fire was spreading
Suddenly Nightmare appeared behind him, "Your path to the abyss where Soul Edge waits." he said as Rades jumped away in fear.
Rades scrambled to pick up several discard pipes. Using them to distract Nightmare by trying to throw them at his head. The beast merely blocked them with his enlarged fist before dashing at Rades.
"Let's go! Number 4 Alfred!" Rades yelled as another corpse with the appearance of a mummy.
This one was missing it's legs and floating as it emitted a heavy amount of lightning. Though Nightmare was sure that the lightning was weaker compared to the amount Laxus unleashed. Nightmare dodged every random strike of lightning "Alfred" shot at him. Already being annoyed as Rades laughed and boasted about the power of "Alfred."
"HAHAHA! I DON'T EVEN HAVE TO FIGHT! I CAN JUST SIT AND WATCH!" Rades yelled arrogantly as he was sure he could achieve great results with little effort.
Nightmare sneered as he blocked the next few strikes of lightning, "Lowly worm, this husk has no soul! Soul Edge hungers!" he yelled out as Alfred struck him.
"Nice try creep! This is the end… what!?" Rades asked as Nightmare started to charge up all the lightning "Alfred" hit him with. "Hit him harder Alfred!" He commanded as "Alfred" continuously hit Nightmare with more lightning.
"You are dead! Now stay dead!" Nightmare yelled as he asborbed all the energy and fired it back at "Alfred" who came crashing down.
"No way! Alfred you can't lose too!" Rades yelled before Nightmare unleashed more hellfire to turn "Afred" into ash.
Rades started to sweat out of fear as he used his remaining mana to summon more deceased dark mages. Using them as cover as he tried to run.
"I'll get you next time!" Rades yelled before making one last summon. "Sorry, but you need to stay here and hold him off, Number 3 David." Rades said as he kept running
As Rades ran, "David" sat down and unleashed several magic tendrils made of muddy water at Nightmare who was burning through the remaining corpses. Nightmare gazed at the fat corpse and blocked the next waves of muddy water aimed for him. Deep down getting angrier by the minute thanks to Siegried. While the man wasn't completely aware of what was going on or likely remember what would happen. Nightmare used this hate to build up it's strength.
"I tire of these puppets!" Nightmare screamed as the fire became more intense.
"David" ignored the killing intent from Nightmare and continued it's barrage due to his master's orders. Only stopping should Rades order it or if either one of them died. The latter being the most likely as countered the muddy water with the fire despite the mud making the water more thick.
"Blaze Release: Honoikazuchi!" Nightmare yelled out as the EMS flared and releasted enough black firey spikes to pierce "David" and adding another pile of ash to the count. "You cannot run from the abyss!" Nightmare yells as he summons a steed shrouded in darkness.
Back with Rades, the man started to pant by how much effort he put into running. Because he sensed his corpse puppet dying as the mana connection was completely gone. Prompting the coward to run faster.
"I need to lose that maniac! Screw making it up the ladder! The Balam Alliance isn't worth this!" Rades yelled as he kept running. Only to find Erza standing in his way, "You have to be kidding me!" he yells as he makes a detour.
Erza narrowed her eyes as she ran after the dark mage, "Halt! You shall not escape me!" she yells.
"Leave me alone!" Rades yelled.
"You cannot outrun me!" Erza yells back.
Rades glares at Erza, "I better! I need to outrun you and not him!" he yells as Erza turns her head back.
Only to be knocked over by Nightmare riding his steed, "Soul Edge! Be unleashed!" he yells as shoves Erza out of the way. Rades screamed as Nightmare landed slashed at him, "Taste the Sword of Despair!" he yells as Rades ends up flying into the air.
"Crap! Crap! Crap! Bullet Magic!" Rades yells as he fires magic orbs from his hand at Nightmare.
Instead, only hitting the horse who brushed off the attacks as it flew after him. Before Rades realized, his torso was bisected and the man was choking back the tears. Trying to voice as he really wanted to scream. Yet only silence came as he hit the ground hard before Soul Edge hit him the back.
"This Nightmare shall consume you." Nightmare said as he pulled out his sword.
The sword was far from done with it's job as it quickly blocked several swords that were fired at him like projectiles. Nightmare glared as he saw Erza already using Heaven's Wheel armor and readying more swords.
"You monster! What you did was unforgivable!" Erza yelled as hatred burned into her eyes.
"The sacrifice had no worth so long as Soul Edge hungers!" Nightmare growled out as he let out his killing intent making Erza wince.
"This power, you were causing it. Then that means you were with Naruto." Erza said as she stood strong. Stepping forward as she prepared to fight for her life, "What have you done with Naruto!?" she demanded.
Nightmare ignored her question and attempted to slam down Soul Edge. Missing as Erza jumped back and fired more swords at Nightmare. Who proceeded to block every blade as he ran towards Erza. Slashing down his blade again as the Nidaime Titania used her dual blades to block the heavier sword, but having trouble due to superior strength. Erza could only gaze at the intimidating red eyes of Nightmare.
"I will make you tell me what you did to my friend!" Erza said through gritted teeth.
As Erza made her threat, she noticed the Sharingan appear with the tree tomoe spinning clockwise. Erza felt blinded before finding herself back at the guild. Erza gasped as she felt like there was a lot of pressure being dropped on her. Yet, it felt as if there was something more sinister going on.
"Erza Scarlet…" Erza turned her head as she heard her name. Only to see Siegfried as a child glaring at her, "…I hate you!" he yelled as he crawled away leaving behind a bloody trail.
"Naruto!" Erza exclaimed as she dropped her weapons to run after the boy. Reaching out as she saw the child climb out the window, "Naruto don't leave! I'm sorry! I never meant to hurt you!" she screamed as she looked out the window. Erza started to feel tears in her eyes, "I'm sorry! I'm very sorry! I… I didn't want to be a bad friend… but… I was never a friend was I?" she asked before collapsing to her knees.
"What the hell are you doing!?" Erza snapped her head upwards and saw a spiky haired figure. "Are you just going to sit there and cry!? Are you you just going to pity yourself!?" the figure asked.
"But I am at fault…"
"So what!?" the figure shouted. "You screwed up, so you think you get to quit and feel bad? If you really feel bad, then get your ass up! Get up and fix this!" the figure yelled as they lifted Erza up.
"But the mistake is permanent!" Erza tried to argue.
Only this time she got slapped, "I don't care what you did! Do you think just crying about it is going to fix it!?" the figure asked as Erza was hit with a heavy dosage of reality.
Erza's hands trembled before they tightened. The words of the figure cut deeper than any sword she's seen. Thus strengthening her result.
"I will! I will fix this!" Erza promised before the figure disappeared and the world collapsed.
Reality
Erza found her face only half an inch away from Soul Edge. The Titania gasped in fear before another spiky haired figure came to her rescue.
"Fire Dragon Iron Fist!"
Nightmare was sent crashing through several trees before planting his sword into the ground. Inferno's avatar snarled at Natsu's sudden intervention.
(Fairy Tail OST - Natsu Theme)
"You big jerk! If I hate anything and I mean anything! It's anyone that makes Erza cry!" Natsu yelled angrily as his fire surrounded him.
"Natsu!" Erza exclaimed.
Nightmare shook his head as he stood up, "Insignificant." He said.
"Let's take him together Natsu!" Erza said.
"No, he's mine." Natsu said surprising Erza with his serious voice. Then started complaining, "I call dibs Erza!" He yelled.
"Natsu this is not a time for you and your petty desires!" Erza yelled angrily.
"I'm not letting anyone interrupt my fights! Do you know how long it's been since I've been in a real one without Naruto or anyone stealing my fight!?" Natsu asked angrily.
When suddenly the two jumped away from each other just as Nightmare slammed his sword down, "Enough chatter!" he yelled.
"Besides, anyone hurting my big sister is an enemy of mine!" he added with a toothy grin.
Erza smiled back, "Then don't think you won't need your big sister to help." she said.
Before anything else was said, Nightmare made a wide swing with his sword. Forcing the Fairy Tail mages to jump back to avoid the attack. Nightmare dashed towards them as he blocked the many swords Erza continued to use as projectiles.
"Fire Dragon Brilliant Flame!" Natsu yelled as filled both hands with fire to generate a larger fireball.
Nightmare took let the attack hit him and instead of being blown away by it's effect. Nightmare flared his own power over demonic fire and sent Natsu flying back into Erza's arms. Erza helped Natsu stand as the two continued to engage Nightmare.
"He's tough and he's got his own control over fire Erza." Natsu said as Erza nodded.
"Flame Empress!" Erza called out as she switched to something that can withstand flames.
Nightmare was not one bit fazed by the sudden change of appearance as he jumped up to slam down Soul Edge which Erza blocked. The Nidaime Titania gritted her teeth as Nightmare's strength wasn't something to laugh at. However the heat was starting to build up as he surrounded himself in it.
"I can reduce all of this by half and yet, it's still too hot!" Erza exclaimed as Nightmare was stronger than he appeared.
"Hold him still Erza!" Natsu yelled as he tried to hit Nightmare from behind.
Only to destroy a log and subsequently Erza in the process, "Natsu!" Erza growled out.
"It wasn't my fault! He turned into wood!" Natsu yelled before being hit by Soul Edge and crashing into a rock.
(Soul Calibur 2 OST - Raise Thy Sword)
Nightmare growled as his flames seized to control themselves, "Soul Edge still hungers! Parish into the Abyss!" he yells as he slammed his sword down onto Natsu.
Only being saved by several of Erza's swords appeared and blocking the strike. Natsu rolled away and tried to kick him with a fire coated kick. Only for Nightmare to grab his foot and slam him down onto ground. Before even giving Natsu time to breath, Nightmare bashed his head in with the hilt of his sword before tossing him across the ground. Erza struck Nightmare from behind only finding Soul Edge blocking her sword from her target.
"Damn it, his appearance doesn't match his skill! He's far too agile and can wield that sword as if it were a feather if he needed to!" Erza says as she jumps back avoiding another slash.
Natsu tried attacking from behind as Erza did only having his kicks and punches parried with Erza doing no better on the other side. Nightmare started to get annoyed before unleashing a giant burst of flames that sent the both of them flying away.
Erza was the first to recover and prepared her own flames. Literally fighting fire with fire only finding each attack to be parried. Until she found a weak pointed and exploited it. By avoiding a heavy swing down, Erza planted her foot against Soul Edge to keep Nightmare's arms planted before trying to stab him in the chest. Only failing again as Nightmare used his larger arm to catch the sword before applying enough pressure to break the blade.
Nightmare then pulled out Soul Edge making Erza trip before being lifted by her torso. Erza grunted as she struggled to remove herself from her enemy's grip.
"Your armor, it is like your heart, so fragile." Nightmare said before squeezing Erza.
"AHHHH!" Erza screamed until Nightmare shattered her Flame Empress Armor and dropped her.
"Pathetic, no armor will protect your weakness." Nightmare said as he prepared to impale Erza.
"Get the hell away from her! Fire Dragon Claw!" Natsu yells as he kicks Nightmare further into the forest.
Erza coughs realizing some blood had came out of her mouth, "My heart, it's similar to what Naruto said. That only means that he did something to him!" she said strengthening her resolve.
Meanwhile with Brain
Brain laughed maniacally as he found the spot where Jellal had found Nirvana. Having obtained a forbidden technique through the Yamanaka clan. Brain utilized Wendy's chakra and a prototype tool to be able to use such a power. Brain could not be anymore entertained at those idiots from those hidden villages. Not only are their homes easy to find, but the idiots practically leave their toys unguarded and on the ground.
He even heard some child stole the forbidden scroll where Brain had obtained the Yamanaka clan technique. Even worse, the child supposedly was the worst in his class and still stole something that valuable.
'Their jutsus have great potential and greater power, but magic surpasses greater limits that only so few have.' Brain thought before the light of Nirvana disappeared.
Cobra, who was close by, grinned at the scene and followed after his master. Believing that his prayer to hearing the voice of his snake, Cubellios would come true.
Once the light had died down. The two witnessed the rise of the large structure that was Nirvana. Brain looked around and saw the fallen ruins that was once a city from an ancient era. However before he could congratulate himself or continue with his plans. He narrowed his eyes as he could sense a dark and powerful aura in the distance.
"What is that?" Cobra asked as the aura made him sweat.
"Something note even Midnight cannot handle." Cobra looked shocked as he heard that answer. Brain grabbed a magic tool from his coat, "Worst case scenario, I still have a demon from the sands to deal with it." he said confusing Cobra even more.
Back to the fight
Nightmare punched Natsu's chin sending him high into the air. Just as Natsu recovered and went back down to hit him back. Nightmare raised his fist and unleashed a painful amount of purple energy that electrocuted Natsu and sent him crashing further away.
"Damn it! This jerk is not even tired!" Natsu yelled as he punched his fists together. "Fire Dragon's Roar!" the great wall of flames hurled towards Nightmare who endured them before pushing them back with his own.
"Such miniscule power." Nightmare said as Natsu only got angrier.
Before the Dragon Slayer continued to use brute force. Nightmare raised his sword in the air as Erza slammed down a spiked club. Nightmare managed to push Erza away as she revealed to be now wearing a dark and heavy armored suit.
"This is my Purgatory Armor! No one has seen it and lived to tell the tale!" Erza shouted angrily.
"Wait are you going to kill me too!?" Natsu asked.
"Do not ask unnecessary questions Natsu!" Erza answers as she lunges at Nightmare who repeatedly blocks each strike. Erza grits her teeth as she gives into anger, "What's wrong!? Is my heart still weak!? Do you still mock me!?" Erza asked before making Nightmare slip. "I have you now!" she yelled as she hit Nightmare hard enough to crash into a nearby stream of water.
Nightmare grunted as he stood back up, "The fire has been ignited." he said as Erza came charging in. Only the red glint in Nightmare's eyes, "But I will put it out!" he said as Soul Edge changed into a pair of dual blades.
Erza slammed down her spiked club as Nightmare sidestepped before trying to kick the side of her head. Erza blocked the attack with her gauntlet and attempted to raise up her club again. Nightmare stopped her by slashing at her hand and kicking her while she was surprised. Erza stumbled back as Nightmare repeatedly slashed at her. Keeping Erza on the defensive as her armor blocked the attacks but found it difficult to break the combo that was being dealt.
Nightmare used her stunned form to grapple her. Like Natsu, he bashed her on the head with the hilt before tossing her against the ground. As Nightmare turned Soul Edge into it's heavy singular form, Erza recalled her club and raised it to block Soul Edge's strikes at her.
"Still too weak!" Nightmare yelled before stabbing into the club and breaking it.
Nightmare didn't stop as he attempted to stab Erza again. This time breaking her chest armor and leaving a gaping hole to her exposed chest. Erza's life would have ended had Natsu not come flying in and tackling Nightmare down.
"Get the hell off of Erza! Your fight is with me!" Natsu yelled as he repeatedly bunched Nightmare in the head.
"Amaterasu!" Nightmare growled out as he unleashed his black flames.
Natsu briefly resisted them and attempted to devour them. Only to choke as the heat was too much for him to bare. At this moment, Natsu fell before the mercy of fire and collapsed onto his back as he gripped his neck. Feeling as if he was suffocating as his throat burned. Nightmare slashed Soul Edge down onto Natsu's chest making the Dragon Slayer scream out in pain before being lifted into air and tossed towards the river.
"Water!" Natsu screamed as he tried drinking from the stream.
Before Nightmare could attack again, he sensed Erza running at him. Nightmare turned around to see Erza running at him in her Giant Armor before throwing her javelin at him. By then, the distance caused by the speed of the javelin already made it too close to avoid dodging. Forcing Nightmare to tap into EMS once more.
"Susanoo!" Nightmare yelled as a large purple skeleton appeared before being covered in armor.
Using all the strength he had. Nightmare's Susanoo caught the javelin as it was still spinning. Maintaining a strong grip on the weapon, the Susanoo kept it in place before throwing far into the forest where a large explosion occurred. Erza stared at the giant in shock just as it brought down it's sword.
"Adamantine Armor!" Erza yelled out as she blocked Susanoo's sword with her shield. Erza gritted her teeth as she could feel the sword putting enough pressure to bury her feet into the ground, "N-Naruto!" she called out.
"Fire Dragon Claw!" Natsu yelled as he kicked the back of the Susanoo with no effect. "Hey that's not fair!" Natsu yelled as he kept trying to punch Susanoo.
"Natsu that's enough! Stop trying to attack him!" Erza ordered.
"Why!?" Natsu asked.
"It's Naruto! That thing is Naruto!" Erza exclaimed only to confuse Natsu even more. She then had to explain herself, "It's the monster Mirajane mentioned! He's even using Naruto's techniques!" she said as Natsu started to remember seeing Susanoo at Phantom Lord's guild.
"What!?" Natsu asked with a shocked face.
"Naruto isn't being himself! The negative energy Hibiki mentioned must be effecting his mind!" Erza answered as she was being crushed even more by the sword.
Natsu looked at Nightmare angrily, "Naruto get your butt out of that armor! How come the only time you fight me, you have to be possessed by a monster!?" he asked sounding furious.
"Move speck!" Nightmare yelled as he used the Susanoo's free arm to send him flying away.
"Natsu!" Erza cried out before finally being crushed. Erza let out a pain filled scream as the Susanoo proceeded to bash it's fist on top of Erza, "Naruto… please stop… I'm sorry." she croaked.
Nightmare dropped his Susanoo form and approached Erza, "He's gone, out of your reach Titania." he said as tears fell down Erza's eyes. Nightmare raised Soul Edge over Erza, "Give into despair." he said.
Erza closed her eyes as the tears still fell, "I will not!" she says as she summons one more sword. She struggled to lift it but faced up at Nightmare, "So long as my friend is in there. I will end his abuse and suffering myself." she said.
Nightmare did not respond and merely swinged his sword at Erza while she was down. Yet due to Erza's weakened state. She did not maintain a strong grip and it fell out of her hand. As Nightmare once again attempted to strike at Erza, the blade Erza had dropped entered a metamorphis. Transforming itself into a serpent that wrapped itself around Nightmare's neck.
"Filthy snake!" Nightmare shouted as the serpent used it's momentum to squeeze and move Nightmare around.
Before Nightmare had the chance to cut the snake and move onto Erza. He was hit by an attack courtesy of Lucy and her Celestial Spirits.
"Open! Gate of the Water Bearer! Aquarius!" Lucy yelled out.
Suddenly Aquarius appeared and did not look motivated yet again, "What now?" she said sounding ticked off.
"Naruto is in danger!" Lucy answered as she pointed at Nightmare who ripped off the snake from his throat.
Aquarius frowned, "Sieg-kun does not… wait, I think you are onto something. Why is he filled with so much hatred?" she asked sounding concerned.
"I don't know, I think there's an evil sword and stuff. Listen, I get it if you don't think you can…"
"I know what I'm doing!" Aquarius shouts as she uses the entire lake to unleash a giant tidal wave at Nightmare.
In response, the snake managed to distract Nightmare long enough for the tidal wave to send Nightmare floating far away. Leaving Lucy and everyone else very concerned as to where he was now and if Siegfried would awaken from his possessed state.
"I think I took it too far." Aquarius said with a shocked.
"You think!?" Lucy asked also looking shocked.
As those two started their shouting match. Wendy ran towards Erza's side as she was injured again.
"You shouldn't have run off like that." Carla said berating Erza.
"Naruto was in danger… he needs us…" Erza muttered.
"And what is that supposed to mean?" Carla asked as she wasn't aware of what was going on.
Only for Erza to lose consciousness again, "Erza-san!" Wendy exclaimed as she kept trying to heal Erza.
With Siegfried, a while later
Having been caught by surprise and hit with enough water. Nightmare lost his strong grip over Siegfried and started to retract. All the while he cursed and yelled at the swordsmen before giving control back to Siegfried. Siegfried gasped for air as he fell onto his back and looked at the sky.
"You were lucky that mermaid lady hit you hard enough Sieg." Said a voice.
Siegfried raised his head, "And where have you been all this time!?" he asked, sounding peeved.
"Sieg, I'm always here. You just forget that you can hear me or at least don't want to hear what you need to hear." Naruto said.
Siegfried shook his head, "Maybe that's my way of saying that not all of your wisdom is the best wisdom." he replied.
"Like your reasoning to kill dark mages all the time?" Naruto asked.
"I do the job no one else can. Some people lack the restraint, even if I don't have a path to redemption I can prevent another Obito." Siegfried answered, along with revealing that he never agreed with his past self on Obito's sins.
"I guess the path of redemption isn't just trying to be good after being so bad. It's trying to prevent the same mistakes before they get worse or repeated." Naruto muttered as Siegfried tuned him out.
Before the Azure Knight left to search for Nirvana. He looked to his arm and saw the snake coiling around it before transforming into the Sword of the Kusanagi. The blond shook his head as he looked at the fine blade.
"An elegant weapon for a more civilized time. Well guess what? Time's have changed!" Siegfried exclaimed as he sheathed the sword. As he kept it close a tick mark appeared on his head, "Even if Erza is trying to be a good person. Clearly she has no respect for the gifts I give her." he added before limping away.
Over an hour later, Nirvana
After a few breaks to rest and making sure Erza and Natsu didn't cause any longterm damage. Siegfried managed to climb up to the structure that was Nirvana just as it started to move. He sighed wondering what was going on now, but didn't have time to worry about it unless it was life threatening.
However, just as Siegfried made his way into the abandoned ruins. He ended up meeting with Jura who found him.
"Siegfried-san!" Jura called out only to see Siegfried draw Kusanagi at him.
"Why is the dark mage following you?" Siegfried asked now pointing his blade at Hoteye.
The same dark mage answered before Jura could, "Because I've been awakened to the power of love, oh yeah!" he said with his eyes closed.
Siegfried tapped into his sensory only to feel slightly sickened. No matter how much he want to confirm this. All he could sense was positive emotions from Hoteye instead of greed like earlier. So why did this man who preached like he was Kakazu talk about love being his superpower like that annoying pink haired with that ice mage who's name he can't remember?
"Care to explain why the sudden change?" Siegfried asked.
"That's right, this is fairly new actually. From what Richard, formerly Hoteye, has told me. Nirvana uses a dark magic that effects negative behavior of others. Surprisingly, it was meant to make anyone succumbing to negative emotions to turn darker." Jura explained.
Siegfried sighed, "So while "Richard" here was already evil and filled with negative emotions. His personality made him discard his old self in favor of seeking love. Is this correct?" he asked.
Richard nodded happily, "That's right! Because money only adds to the evil, while love is true power!" he said as Siegfried's sensory continued to detect positive feelings from Richard.
Once again, unlike regular sensory as most Uzumaki's or ninjas born with this ability. Siegfried's isn't passive and he requires putting energy into it to get a better feeling. Though the disadvantage for a superior sense would be the smaller scale of his sensing and the energy output due tohim not being used to it yet. Nonetheless, Richard was completely converted to being an ally of the alliance.
"I see, though that doesn't excuse everything he's done so far." Siegfried said.
"That is why I wish to help you defeat my former allies! I may be a criminal, but I accept my sins as Hoteye but wish to repent as Richard, oh yeah!" Richard exclaimed.
"I guess Obito could have learned from the Kool-aid man here." Naruto said.
Siegfried's thoughts were interrupted by the appearance of a feminine looking boy, "Hoteye, to think you would go behind our backs and betray us by telling them your real name." he said.
Richard glared at the boy, "I am no longer a criminal who commits atrocities for money! For it is the power of love that strengthens me Midnight and it is the same power that will help me to defeat you, oh yeah!" Richard exclaims with fire in his eyes.
Siegfried reached for Kusanagi intent with fighting Midnight. Jura doing the same with his earth magic only to see Cobra floating above them.
"Is this all that's left? Pitiful." Cobra asked.
"I will deal with the fake Dragon Slayer, you two can handle the trap." Siegfried said as he switched armors.
"Jura, you go on ahead. I heard rumors of the Azure Knight's strength. I can handle Midnight and he can handle Cobra, while you go gather everyone else, oh yeah!" Richard said.
Jura felt hesitant but nodded, "Very well, hopefully I will return in time before anything happens." he said as he ran off despite the risks.
With Siegfried and Cobra
Cobra grinned as his hands turned into purple scales, "I remember you ya know. You fought Angel and forced her to run until I saved her butt. You got lucky I didn't have time to fight." he said arrogantly.
Siegfried drew Balmung to his side, "I've met a man more cocky, more annoying, yet much stronger than you." he said referring to a certain annoying man and it wasn't Laxus.
Cobra scoffed, "I doubt he was that tough." he said as Siegfried's thoughts changed too quickly for Cobra to hear.
"If you can't defeat a lower ranking Wizard Saint, then you have no room to talk." Siegfried said still withholding the information of the fake Dragon Slayer.
"Well you're fighting the next generation of Dragon Slayers! Because my lacrima allows me to use the power of a poison dragon!" Cobra said arrogantly.
"Pathetic." Siegfried replied.
"What was that?" Cobra asked through gritted teeth.
"Pathetic, lacrimas hold great power but that power is limited. Unlike Natsu and Gajeel Redfox, they can unleash the true potential of a dragon." Siegfried said as he charged at Cobra who dodged the attack.
Cobra scoffed again, "Only the dragons can have that true power and they're extinct! Poison Dragon Scales!" he yells out as he throws waves of poison at Siegfried.
"Earth Style: Earth Wall!" Siegfried counters as the poison lacked the strength to break walls. "That's where you are wrong and beyond ignorant." he said appearing behind Cobra's who's eyes widened.
Cobra turned around and tried to punch Siegfried. Only to shatter a log before finding himself having his leg sweeped. Cobra quickly attempted recover while in midair only to find himself being kicked hard in the stomach causing him to skid against the ground.
'How the hell did he do that? I heard him say something but… damn it! I can't prepare for weird techniques like his!' Cobra thought knowing one of his weaknesses was being used her.
As stated with Erza, Cobra can allegedly hear thoughts and actions (like that makes sense) making him hard to hit and easier to counter battles. However, what good is preparing an attack if he doesn't understand what the enemy is aiming for? Better yet, Erza proved to be very quick while in her Flight Armor, yet Siegfried was a lot faster without enhancements. Meaning Cobra would have to better prepare for foreign techniques and a faster opponent.
"Cubellios!" Cobra called out as his snake spread it's wings and flew to his side. Cobra then attempted to fight form the sky, "Try hitting me now! Poison Dragon Scales!" he yelled out as he threw another wave of poison at Siegfried.
Siegfried ran around the orbs of poison and started jumping between rooftops. Giving chase to Erik who kept attacking him from a distance. Siegfried knew this would take way too long and that he needed to bring down this fraud. Pulling out a few shuriken, he proceeded to toss them into several waves to surround Cobra.
"Shadow Shuriken Jutsu!" Siegfried yelled out.
The few shuriken that were heading straight for Cobra quickly duplicated. The fake Dragon Slayer thought such weapons were trivial and shielded himself with his magic.
"Poison Dragon Guard!" Cobra calls out as a magic circle shields the incoming barrage of weapons.
Only to be surprised by one of them turning into Siegfried who formed hand seals, "Fire Style: Fire Dragon Missile!" he yells out.
The attack was blocked with little issue, but the pressure was enough to almost make Cobra fall off. Cobra growled as he clawed at Siegfried only for him to exploded into smoke. The sudden explosion confused and disoriented Cobra enough to leave him open to another attack. Only after a few seconds of stumbling did Cobra noticed the group fo clones at the ground forming more hand seals.
"Earth Style: Rock Gun Jutsu!" the clones yell out as they all launch bullet sized rocks from their mouths.
Cobra stumbled around as he regained his senses. Because it looked like all those puny rocks were looking more like miniature explosives. Once again, Cobra crossed his arms and used his guard technique to stop them. Only now he felt like there was a lot more pressure as the clones were in such a large group. It was worse as they continued to do the same technique until they ran out of chakra.
"It's pointless! You can't beat me!" Cobra exclaims only to quickly sense Siegfried behind him.
Somehow the knight jumped into the air and tried to slash at him with two swords. Cobra quickly called to Cubellios again who tried to take a bite at Siegfried before the man blocked the serpent's mouth with a sword. With Siegfried using his other sword to slash at Cobra who was wide open. Cobra yelped in pain before losing his footing and plummeting towards the ground. Siegfried jumped off and let Cubellios fly after it's master.
Siegfried started to free fall before summoning a cape to his side to slow down his decent once he got close enough to Cobra. Only for the faker to started charging poison into his legs as he started to spin. Siegfried was too late to try and move away as Cobra created enough poison as well as built enough speed to kick Siegfried hard enough into the ground. Only being able to save himself by landing on his back and keeping himself from rolling away.
Cobra on the other hand, was caught by Cubellios just in time. Cobra sneered at Siegfried, doing nothing to hide the contempt he had for knight. By forcing Cobra into stressful situations as well as using techniques he couldn't prepare for. Cobra found it difficult to avoid most of Siegfried's attack.
"Bastard! My hearing won't be enough, but that doesn't mean I'm losing to some renaissance reject like you!" Cobra yelled.
"Hearing?" Siegfried asked.
Cobra ordered Cubellios to fly after Siegfried who drew Balmung again. Cobra raised a fist full poison with the intent to hit him. Only to miss as Siegfried jumped into the air while doing a spin. Quickly dashing at Cobra while his back was turned in an attempt to stab him. Cobra avoided the attack but not without having to avoid several more rapid stabbing motions.
'If he can predict my attacks. Has he been holding back or is he too arrogant to keep a calm mind?' Siegfried wondered.
"I can hear you, but you're too annoying to shut up!" Cobra yelled as he jumped up to avoid a low sword sweep.
In return he kicked Siegfried in the head who quickly recovered, 'I suppose jutsus aren't something he can understand. Especially with strange names.' he thought as Cobra heard all that.
"Jutsu? Like that stuff Brain stole?" Cobra asked making Siegfried's eyes narrow.
'Dumbass said what?' Siegfried thought rapidly.
"What? Hey!" Cobra yelled angrily as lost focus and took two large slashes across the chest that made him fall off of Cubellios.
Siegfried blocked the snakes mouth with his sword as he saw through Cobra's weakness. Though to be fair, it sounded overpowered and stupid despite the limitations Cobra would never expect. Kind of a big weakness for him, similar to Natsu when it comes to fire retardant attacks.
"I have no weakness! I'm a real Dragon Slayer and I'm not losing because of some fancy power!" Cobra yelled as he unleashed more waves of poison.
'I suppose I could use that tool. I rarely use it among other things.' Siegfried thought as he summoned a large gauntlet with holes on it.
"Get that thing away from me!" Cobra yelled as he briefly heard what Siegfried thought next.
Cobra missed his next attacks and tried to hit Siegfried who parried and blocked each attack before raising his gauntlet. Cobra's only choice was to hit the weapon with enough force in hopes of breaking it. When he should have just backed away or retreated.
"I admit, even with traits of a real Dragon Slayer like devouring your element, growing scales and impressive senses. You still can't reach their potential." Siegfried said as he summoned a helmet to protect his head.
Cobra grimaced, "Bastard!" he yelled as he prepared more poison.
Then the gauntlet's power initiated, "Resonating Echo Drill!" he yelled.
As Naruto, Siegfried wasn't conscious to see Rock Lee protect Sakura like a hero (simp) by fighting the Otogakure shinobi. One of them was Dosu Kinuta and as his village is named, he uses sound based attacks like his teammates. Orochimaru tampered with some old tools to find any of value and of course this one peaked Siegfried's curiosity. As gauntlet was able to defeat Lee and Choji when they were genin.
Cobra screamed as he held his ears in pain. Luckily Siegfried had his helmet which cancelled out sound vibrations. The jutsu wasn't powerful like most Dragon Slayer abilities, however it mixed chakra with science. As Cobra mentioned, he relies on his hearing to somehow hear the thoughts of others to prepare themselves. In return, the gauntlet unleashes a powerful sound vibration that damages the ears as well as temporarily paralyze the body. Leaving Cobra open as his main weapon was useless and his body was incapable of moving.
"AHHH! WHAT THE HELL!? YOU FREAKING PUT A BOOMBOX ON YOUR ARM OR SOMETHING!?" Cobra screamed in outrage.
"It's worse if you punch it. The water in your body…"
"WHAT!?" Cobra screamed as he had gone deaf.
Siegfried sighed, "Never bother with teaching the enemy." he said berating himself.
Cobra continued to yell out in pain as he bled from his ears and his body still refused to move. Leaving Siegfried with the option to just impale him near a non-vital area with Balmung. Making the dark mage scream louder in pain before he collapsed on the ground. Along with that, Siegfried formed a couple of hand seals to keep Cobra from escaping should he regain control of his body.
"Wood Style: Restraints!" he calls out as Cobra's arms, legs and neck are held down to the ground.
Using a little bit of Iryo ninjutsu he was taught. Siegfried attempted to heal one of Cobra's ears. Just to reduce the damage and help the young man regain his sense of hearing. Only using this temporary act of mercy to force Cobra to give him information.
"Can you hear me?" Siegfried asked as Cobra kept groaning in pain. Siegfried narrowed his eyes again and kicked Cobra right where Balmung stabbed him, "Can you hear my voice as you feel my kicks?" he asked.
"Damn you sadistic bastard! Kicking deaf guys while they're down!" Cobra yelled before finding Siegfried's arm gripping his head.
"I will ask you again, can you hear me?" Siegfried asked as Cobra winced in pain.
"Your voice sounds like rushing water!" Cobra yells as Siegfried can tell Cobra isn't in any position to interrogate.
Siegfried pulled out Balmung and decided to work with paper and pen. Hoping the dark mage would be willing to cooperate if his life was on the line and that the stress didn't damage his vision. As there was also the chance his gauntlet was capable of temporarily damaging the target's eyesight. However, before Siegfried relied on arts and crafts. He sensed another nearby dark presence.
(Soul Calibur 3 OST - Time Marches On)
"How pathetic, a Dragon Slayer will always be superior to any arrogant mage with a lacrima." Brain said as he revealed himself.
Siegfried pointed his sword at Brain, "You are the leader of the Oracion Seis, Brain." he said.
Brain smiled, "That I am, should I feel honored that the child of Fairy Tail's original Titania points his blade at me?" he asked hoping to rile Siegfried. When that didn't work, Brain thought of something else, "Or should I be honored that you survived the original poison formula?" he asked.
"Cobra's poison, you know of it's contents don't you? This one almost killed Erza by slowly rotting her organs. If the poison didn't kill her, the loss of her bodily functions would." Siegfried explained as he thought Brain would know something.
"It is redundant to explain something I already know. Like an excited child explaining the simplest things they learned in school." Brain replied. He let out a light chuckle, "Of course, you were technically a victim of my original formula." he said noticing Siegfried's glare harden.
"You invented the material and gave it to this fool knowing he would run around and hurt others." Siegfried said accusingly.
"I suppose that's true, reckless on my part but true nonetheless. Although you should blame the son of Fairy Tail's master. He was as eager to play with his new toy even if the effects took longer." Brain explained.
Siegfried's grip on his sword had tightened, "Ivan came to you and demanded that poison. You gave him the tools to end the lives of my parents." he said holding back the venom in his voice.
Brain chuckled, "I do wish I could claim credit for that. Though I suppose that only adds another target to your list. Tell me Siegfried Naruto, when the does the path of bloodshed end?" he asked as if this was a game of philosophy. "Mother Talzin, Jellal Fernandez, and now Ivan Dreyar and myself. Is there an end goal or a pointless cycle?" he asked as curiosity filled his mind.
Curiosity also killed the cat, "Third answer, words are wasted on a dead man." Siegfried says as he appears behind Brain.
Brain turned around thinking the one in front of him was a fake, "Dark Rondo!" he yells as kills Siegfried before he could attack.
Instead, the clone broke down signifying that it was made of magic. For someone named Brain, he wasn't too smart as he recklessly turned his back on the real Siegfried who was talking to him this whole time. Brain never registered the idea as Susanoo's fist collided with his back and sent him crashing across Nirvana.
With Jura's group
Jura came across Natsu who was helping carry Erza on his shoulder. With Lucy, Wendy, Happy, Carla and Gray following right behind them.
"Jura! What is going on?" Erza asked.
"It's a long story, but for now. Two of our allies are fighting two members of the Oracion Seis!" Jura exclaimed.
"Is one of them this big scary looking monster guy with a sword with an eye on it?" Natsu asked.
This confused Jura, "No, what? Never mind, it turns out that Nirvana has changed the personality of Hot Eye and he's engaging Midnight while Siegfried-san is fighting Cobra." he answered.
Erza's eyes widened, "Naruto's back in control, but…" she looked downtrodden for a moment. When she remembered something, "Requip!" she called out as Siegfried's eye tool appeared on her face.
"Didn't Naruto give you that?" Lucy asked.
"Yes and it can see through great distances as well as through most objects!" Erza answered as she tried to look for Siegfried with the eye scope. "I see him, but now he's fighting Brain!" she says.
"We better help him then. No doubt Brain is possibly the strongest or one of the strongest in the Oracion Seis." Jura said as everyone followed Erza's guidance.
Back with Brain
Brain winced as he sat up before feeling another line leave his face, "Hot Eye must have been defeated. At the same time, it might take Midnight and myself to beat the Azure Knight. His power truly rivals with that of a Wizard Saint." he says as Siegfried arrived.
"I am going to destroy not only you, but everything you have built up in your lifetime." Siegfried said in a low voice.
"The idea of my work being gone is more frightening than losing my life. I will admit that much." Brain said as he stood up. His face contorting to one of confidence as he was willing to continue fighting, "However, there is too much for me to learn. So I think I will succeed where Ivan had failed.
Siegfried's EMS flared to life as he summoned Soul Calibur to his side. The blade changed into the form fo a large Zweihander as Siegfried lifted it with one arm. With a single swing towards his back, Siegfried unleashed a giant gust of wind that destroyed several buildings including the road that stood behind him.
Brain glared at Siegfried, "Dark Capriccio!" he yells as he unleashes a giant blast from his skull shaped staff.
Siegfried slammed his sword into the ground unleashing a giant wave of crystals towards Brain. Both attacks collided and at first, Dark Capriccio made a dent and put up a lot of force. Only to be quickly overpowered by an even bigger wave that pushed it back and sent Brain flying through more buildings. Siegfried hopped onto the crystals and ran towards Brain with the intent to end the suffering he had brought onto this world with all of his experimentation.
"I'm guessing you're not letting another Orochimaru exist." Naruto muttered in his mind.
Siegfried stayed silent as he found Brain already coughing up blood. Humans can be treated and brought back to society. Dark Mages are not humans, they're less than wild animals to the Knight.
'My only regret is I gave Clarent over to Laxus.' Siegfried thought as his mother deserved this but at least he had Balmung with him too.
His own father would always fight for Mordred as well.
TO BE CONTINUED…
OMAKE #1 - A New Challenger Has Appeared!
Erza and Natsu panted as Nightmare was far stronger than they expected. When suddenly, their salvation in the form of a dark haired man in strange armor carrying a sword arrived.
"Step aside, I've fought this one before." he said.
"Who the heck is that?" Natsu asked.
"The name is Guts and that's all you need to know." Guts said as he drew his sword and dashed at Nightmare. He looked back as he had used his enhanced speed with the Berserk armor to cleave Nightmare, "I see you got better. Still, nothing new." he said.
(Rocky OST - Gonna Fly Now)
"I beg to differ." Nightmare said as he held up both of Guts' arms along with seeing Dragon Slayer still held in one of his hands.
Guts went wide eyed as he noticed both of his arms were chopped off. Even his armor shattered once he noticed that little detail. Before the swordsmen said anything else, Nightmare's Sharingan flared to life.
"Susanoo!" Nightmare yelled as he turned into a giant armored figure that was at least 60 meters tall give or take a couple meters.
Guts stared at Nightmare curiously, "You were never able to do that before." he said before being kicked like several kilometers away.
Everyone just stood there in silence. Taking in the fact that Guts was defeated very quickly. All that effort and motivation and he just lost.
END OF OMAKE
OMAKE #2 - You Can Hear What I think?
Siegfried then realized something, 'He can hear my thoughts. That's somehow overpowered, yet redundant and stupid.' he thought as Cobra prepared for the next attack. When Cobra suddenly paled as he heard the next thought, 'Wait, even if he's fast enough to keep up with Erza. Prediction only works depending on how well you can prevent them. Not only that… but can hear only one at a time or can he handle multiple thoughts?' he wondered.
Cobra chuckled, "I can handle as many that I want!" he said arrogantly.
Siegfried smirked, 'Then Cobra could hear him if I set it up.' He thought.
"Wait, who are you talking about?" Cobra asked when Siegfried pulled out a TV remote.
Director's Mental Commentary: ON
"What did you do?" Cobra asked.
"Plot armor and excuses, I swear it sounds stupid. Yet at the same time, everyone has some sort of armor. Like, what? You want to follow someone else than the protagonist?" R0tatcid's thoughts could be heard.
"Oh no, he's on a rant." Cobra muttered.
"I swear, like I get shows like RWBY get a lot of crap. Yet, there's stupid moments where someone is sarcastic and someone has to point out how it's the worst thing. I mean I get it, the development can be too slow, too fast and even awkward."
"Please stop! Now he's onto RWBY!" Cobra whined.
"Thinking about it, I think Mao from Code Geass has the same power. I can't remember if he had that same issue Saiki K has when he hears so many people. Does Cobra get headaches or does he pick one person at a time to listen to?"
Cobra groaned loudly, "Shut him up! I don't need to explain my power!" he yelled.
"Seriously, its kind of stupid despite how cool it sounds. Like does he actually hear thoughts? How does that sound? I mean I always thought of science as the concept of putting two and two together. So what's the explanation behind hearing thoughts? Just look! This idiot lost his fight because someone screamed at the top of his lungs next to his ear!"
Cobra suddenly paled, "Wait! Don't you dare!"
*AIRHORN*
Siegfried blew a giant airhorn into Cobra's ear until it started bleeding, "And now I will finish him off." he said before stabbing Cobra to death.
END OF OMAKE
OMAKE #3 - Q&A
Today's Star: Siegfried
Question Number 1: Is the OC named Siegfried or Naruto? It's really confusing. (question was shortened due to rude comment)
Siegfried: Oh boy, this was meant to be explained later but I admit R0tatcid takes a century to write. Anyways, this was mentioned only once very briefly and meant to be mentioned more times in the future. I am Naruto Uzumaki's reincarnation and renamed Siegfried Naruto. Mirajane and everyone else minus Levy have a hard time saying my first name, so they called me by my last name. Besides, everyone calls Ken Kaneki by his surname too. They also do it to Philip J. Fry.
Touka Kirishima: Kaneki isn't is his first name?
Question Number 2: Was that Sieg or Fafnir?
Siegfried: Well my father can turn into a dragon, but I don't have all of my parent's abilities. Regardless, my father mentioned in a journal that he saw Fafnir in his dreams. So that was definitely Fafnir despite my father stating he would always be with me.
Question Number 3: Why do you have issues with pink haired girls?
Siegfried: I have no idea what you are talking about. (lies)
Question Number 4: Will the story stop being depressing soon?
Siegfried: You'll get over it in a couple chapters due to slow character development. Though if you want fun moments taht make you smile… wait at least another chapter. (smiles)
Question Number 5: Why do you steal fights?
Siegfried: Natsu, stop filling the inbox with your stupidity. Anyways, those were my fights and you can't call dibs on a fight. My mother, Mordred, did something similar and it won't end with me or any children I have.
Question Number 6: When is the next chapter of Seven Deadly Sins Part 2 coming out?
Siegfried: I'm the wrong person for you to be asking.
Question Number 7: Why are you following around that red haired tramp when there's a sexy barmaid working at the guild?
Siegfried: Mirajane, I am not giving you the satisfaction of answering that question in any shape or form. Good night everyone.
R0tatcid: Leave a comment about who you want to see next and what question you have for them.