Chapter 2: Revisit Fishman Island

At the Mermaid Coral Cove

Ishilly and her mermaid gal friends were relaxing on the coral cove. "My, it's been so long since the Strawhats left the island," Ishilly said with a playful tone.

Hiramera was putting lipstick on her lips. "Yes, Fairy Tail also saved our home. I wonder how Aquapad and his friends are doing in Earthland."

"Speaking of, where are Lily and her crew?" Mero asked who was holding her seahorse.

Sora was at the edge of the cover splashing her tail in the water. "I heard Lily and her crew are spending time in the Sea forest. They decided to build their home there for the time being until they decided to return to sea."

"I heard Lily and her crew are doing some training."

Siera giggled. "I heard some of the Lily's crew members are in love with a human."

The Medaka Mermaid Quintuplets were flying using coral bubbles.

"Yeah, the human is a teenage boy named Touma," Ichika said.

"Yeah, a human teenage boy named Touma," Nika giggled.

"That's his name," Sanka summarized.

"I think that's his name," Yonka said tilting her head.

"Who cares if the boy's name is Touma," Yonka Two told her sister.

"I think it's nice that there are humans that are so sweet to our kind," Ishilly said with a happy smile on her face.

Then a loud sonic boom occurred in the sky and a portal door opened surprising the mermaids.

"What is that?!" Mero pointed out with a surprised look on her face.

A pirate ship exited the portal door.

Hiramera took out binoculars and looked at the pirate flagship. "That ship looks familiar..." She looked at the flag and gasped excitedly. "Ladies, it's our friends from Fairy Tail!"

"No way!" The Medaka Mermaid Quintuplets excitedly exclaimed at the same time.

Ishilly was so excited. "Looks like this day will be a grand one, spread the word quickly!" Hiramera, Lulis, and Fillonce left the cove to get to the island.

The Water fairy soon passed the cove. Erza was on the deck waving to the mermaids. "Hello there!" She smiled greeting the mermaids.

Soon Natsu, Ace, Happy, Elfman, Usagi, Mirajane, Pango, and Lucy joined in the welcome comendy. "Wow, I haven't been here in quite a long time since I arrived here with my crew," Ace said with a wide grin.

"Hey guys!" Natsu greeted me with a bright smile.

"Aye!" Happy flew in the air soaring over the mermaids.

"Such a manly greeting!" Elfman declared with crocodile tears.

"That doesn't make sense," Mirajane commented with a smile.

"Wow, it's better than I remembered," Pango chuckled.

Lucy smiled at the mermaids. "I wish Aquarius was here to meet them."

"Hi there friends. It's been quite a while," Ishilly smiled warmly.

"Hello there, nice to see you guys again," Seira added brushing her head with a hairbrush.

"Yeah, we missed you guys too," Mero smiled sweetly at the pirates.

Erza chuckled at the welcome wagon. "Yes, it feels like it's been forever. We even brought new friends on the way."

Kosaka, Hinata, and Mao came on the deck wearing swimsuits, the same ones their third-world counterparts wore. "Whoa, mermaids are so beautiful!"

"I heard of the mermaids, but, this is more than I could imagined," Hinata smiled.

"Wow, such lovely ladies and those boobs..." Mao was practically drooling at the sight of such beautiful ladies.

Merraid was soon on the deck giving the mermaids a playful smile. "Well, such beautiful creatures, I hope I can get to know them better."

Gilberda was delighted to see such beautiful mermaids. "Wow, I heard of their beauty but this is more than I imagined."

"C'mon you three, don't scare them off," Lucy sweatdropped at the girl's reaction.

"Yeah, we don't want to give them the wrong idea," Hinata agreed pulling back her classmate.

Erza cleared her throat. "Anyway, we got some business here with Lily and her crew, do you know where we can find them?"

"Oh, they're at the Sea Forest, but, I think some of them might be on the island shopping," Mero answered.

"That's right, the other mermaids heard of your arrival and I'm sure word is spreading by now too!" Ishilly called.

Ace smiled. "Well, I got a suggestion so listen up." Soon the other crew members were gathered on the deck. "We will form into three groups." He took out a sheet of paper, the first group could stay here with the Mermaid Cove and just hang around for a while then later join us at the Mermaid Cafe. The second group will go the Coral Hill where the Mermaid Cafe is and await the royal family, no doubt, they'll be there to greet us. The third group will go the the Sea Forest and contact Jimbei."

"Lastly, anyone else can hang around the town be sure to keep our transponder snails and communication lacrimas on you."

The first group was Mao, Kosaka, Gilberda, Merraid, Sapphire, Rena, Lisanna, Angela, Mirajane, Elfman, Thorn, and Aquapad who decided to hang on the Mermaid Cove.

Once the others arrived on the island, they were greeted by the citizens.

"It is our heroes!"

"Yeah, the fairies have returned!"

Three Fishman children were so excited to see the fairy-tale wizards. "Wow, so exciting!"

"I can't believe they returned this is so exciting!"

"Wow, I can't wait to hang out with them!"

"Again the welcome wagon arrives," Gajeel commented.

Levy was delighted to see the citizens. "This should be exciting."

Lily had his arms crossed with a grin. "I admit I was hoping to see this place."

Wendy went to greet the Fishman children. "Hey guys!" The three children hugged the sky dragon slayer.

"Big sis!" A female fishman child.

Cana and Leone greeted the kids. "Aw, such cute young children." Leone cooed.

"Yeah, let's get ready to drink at the Mermaid Cafe!" Cana declared excitedly.

"They're too young to drink!" Carla scolded comically.

Joan greeted the children. "Hello children, I'm Joan."

The three children were bewildered at the girl's appearance. "Holy moly, that girl has wings on her back!"

"Wow, is she an angel?"

"So cool!"

Joan was flattered at the greeting. "You might say I'm a different species of angel."

"Can you fly?" The female Fishman child asked curiously. Joan flew up in the air with her arms crossed. "How is that?"

The three Fishman children had stars in their eyes. "SO COOL!"

Mest was concerned about his old friend being discovered and getting a bounty on her head too. "If other pirates see her, then things could get ugly."

Usagi approached the three Fishman children. "It is a pleasure to meet you kids again." He bowed to them.

"Wow, Usagi, the rabbit mink is here!" A male Fishman child cried excitedly.

Jula had an idea. "Hey kids, how about I help cook us octopus fritters!"

"Yummy!" The kids said in unison with octopus fritters eyes.

"Look their eyes are octopus fritters!" Wendy exclaimed comically.

Pango and Temukai laughed their asses off.

The second group going to the Mermaid Cafe were Wendy, Carla, Cana, Chelia, Leone, Chelsea, Temukai, Pango, Tigress, Mest, Lily, Gray, Juvia, Joan, Jula, and Usagi.

Gajeel, Levy, and Lily decided to take a tour around the town.

"Alright, I'll head to the Sea Forest, any volunteers?" Ace asked.

Erza, Natsu, Happy, Lucy, Miyaka, and Fujika joined Ace.

B

At Mermaid Cove

Kosaka was swimming through the water. "I wonder if I create waves using my Wind Magic." He gathered wind magic in his hand and caused a wind of water to splash the reef. "Oops..." He also realized he accidentally blew water at Lulis. She swam toward him and threw some water in the young teenage boy's face.

"Hey!" Kosaka's face was splashed with water.

"Consider that payback!" Lulis giggled playfully. "But, you could make it up to me by swimming with me."

Kosaka could hardly believe this. "I'm in heaven..." He sobbed happily.

Elfman was sitting on a small land relaxing. "This is such a manly life." He sighed putting his hands behind his head. Adele popped her head out of the water from behind him startling him. "Hey big guy, how about a swim with me?" Elfman felt his face become red as she was looking over at him and her bikini top was seen including her cleavage. "This is manly!" He thought steam emitting from his head.

Mirajane was sitting on the rocks with Sora having a girl chat. "I can see your smile is as beautiful as ever, Mira."

"I appreciate the compliment," Mira replied with her usual smile.

Mao was putting sunscreen on Hiremera's back. "Wow, such beautiful smooth skin..." She cooed with a dreamy expression on her face.

"I have to admit you know how to rub sunscreen on a person's back." Hiramera praised with a smile causing her teeth to sparkle making the young teenage girl's face blush deep red.

Hinata was swimming in the water with the two mermaids Kairen and Fillonce too. "I get to go swimming like my other third self did. This is so fun!"

Thorn was surfing the waves using his merman tail. "Taking a wave!" He declared with a huge grin.

Rena was soaring in the sky in her water jet formation. "Cannonball!" She dived into the water creating a big splash.

Aquapad was swimming in the water with Lisanna, who was in her mermaid form. "It's been a while since we went for a swim."

Lisanna began to splash Aquapad. "Hey, Lisanna!" Her boyfriend laughed as he splashed back. "Got you!"

"Oh yeah! Take that!"

Ishilly smiled at the couple. "I never thought Aquapad would get a girlfriend someday. I'm happy for them and I do hope to find someone I love."

Merraid was sitting on the coral reef with Seiria and Mero next to her. Rather she was sitting between the mermaids. "Wow, I never thought of meeting beautiful mermaids rather more of them. I can hardly wait to get to know you ladies."

"I must admit you're a very sweet woman," Seria praised sweetly.

"Yes, I'm sure we can be great friends," Mero added.

Gilberda was too busy chatting with Ishilly. "I see, you guys come to the world where Akame and the others lived, right?"

"Yes, I was a member of the Oarburgh Clan, but, I lost the fight, though, in the end, my friends and I were given a second chance." The maid assassin replied with a playful look on her face. "A chance to adventure the seas and I'm glad I'm meeting such beautiful women like you." Mero didn't quite understand the forward attitude and just smiled. "I admit you're cute too."

Angela was using a bubble coral to blow countless bubbles. "Voice Magic: Music Note Blast!" She put her hands together creating a yellow magic circle and musical notes began to float in the air and blast through the bubbles popping them at once. The popping bubbles create small droplets that shined due to the sun's rays creating a shining sight. Then the musical notes began to gather together taking the form of a mermaid that resembled Shirahoshi. "Wow, so cool!" The mermaids were impressed with such a display.

Mao was astonished the most. "Wow, she's so cool!"

Merraid giggled playfully. "I'd expect nothing less from a beautiful girl like Angela."

Gilberda put her hand to her chin. "Yes, she deserves a spot on the stage someday."

"I'm flying!" Sapphire sprouts her dragon-like wings and tail which are a sapphire color.

"Wow, Sapphire can fly too!" Ishilly pointed out.

"So cute!" Merraid and Gilberda cooed with cutesy faces.

At the Ryugu Castle.

Neptune was sitting in his throne room. "Geez, what a day so... boring."

Just then the two ministers entered the room.

"Your majesty!"

"Sire, we got some amazing news!"

Neptune tilts his head in wonder and after a few minutes of the two Minister's explaining. The royal merman king was up from his seat. "Oh my, such awesome news! Prepare a feast at once while my family and I greet our old friends!"

"Yes, sire!"

Shirahoshi was in the dining room with her brothers Fukaboshi, Ryuboshi, and Manboshi.

"Nice tea," Shirahoshi commented sweetly.

Manboshi was doing his usual dance. "Rocking a dance while drinking tea is a blast."

"Just don't spill the tea," Fukaboshi sweat dropped but had a small smile on his face.

"Too bad the Strawhats couldn't stay longer once they returned here," Ryuboshi said a little sad. "It is alright, we will give them a dance of pray~!"

A few palace guards entered the room surprising them.

"I have the latest news to report, Fukaboshi!" A palace guard saluted with a bow.

"Report, please," Fukaboshi replied.

"Yes, it is our heroes Fairy Tail, and their friends have returned!"

The four royal children were surprised and happy. Shirahoshi was already in tears but wiped her eyes so her brothers wouldn't see.

Fukaboshi smiled warmly. "I see, let's greet our friends, where is Gin?"

"He sorta left the moment we told him," Another palace guard said rubbing his head.

Fukaboshi sighed. "Still can't keep running his feet. Well, we'll meet up with him later, do you know where they are now?"

A third palace guard saluted while looking at the four royal children. "Yes prince, we got news that our friends split into three groups. One is at Mermaid Cove, the second group is at Mermaid Cafe, and the third group went to the Sea Forest for some business with Jimbei, Lily and her crew."

"Fukaboshi, I would like to come along and meet the first group at Mermaid Cove," Shirahoshi requested raising her hand.

Ryuboshi was happy. "Our sister is growing up, that's so sweet~!"

Manboshi began to dance excitedly. "Yeah, greeting our friends on her shows she's becoming a strong woman!"

Fukaboshi nodded his head. "Yes, go on Shirahoshi, we'll meet up with you guys in the Ryugu Kingdom later."

Shirahoshi smiled sweetly and swam away. "Megalo, give me a ride to Mermaid Cove!"

"Cha-Cha!" The giant shark barked excitedly as he gave the princess mermaid a ride on his back and took a bubble coral with her.

"Shirahoshi wait!" Neptune called out.

"It's fine Father," Fukaboshi assured as the king looked at him. "She has become more brave than ever plus Megalo is with her."

"That's right, while little sis is at Mermaid Cove, let's make preparations to have our friends at the palace and prepare another feast," Manboshi said shaking his body in a dancing motion.

"Sounds good to me!~" Ryuboshi said in a singing tone.

Neptune chuckled lightly. "I was planning the feast too, this should be a memorable time."

At the sea forest.

Jimbei was paying his respects to Queen Otohime and the new grave for Fisher Tiger. "Queen Otohime...Fisher Tiger...after all these years. Your dreams will come true. That said, some of our kind went to join a human guild. It's quite a blessing and other races learned to get along with each other."

"I thought I'd find you here..." Lily was seen standing beside another Fishman who turned his head to look at her. "I'm honored to have made this graveyard for my brother Tiger."

Jimbei chuckled lightly and nodded though some of him was concerned about something. "Lily, I know I said this before, but it's great to have you and your crew back." He stood up looking like he was going to cry. "Honestly...I wish Tiger was here to see that you're safe." He felt a hand placed on his shoulder which belonged to his cousin Vanessa. "Hey brother Ti wouldn't want us to have tears, he would want us to be happy."

Lily giggled. "Indeed, be glad that we're back."

Jimbei nodded his head again regaining his composure as his cousin removed her hand. "Anyway, where is the rest of your crew?"

"Maggie is working at the mermaid cafe right now and Jasmine is there helping with some injured pirates," Vanessa answered. "Sanosuke, Morgan, Holly, and Yuna, went out to train with the coral forest. Isaribi went inside the forest for a walk."

"As for Arista, she's going into town to buy some supplies for Den," Lily informed.

In the ocean.

Ace and his group took two taxi fish. "Glad we got a ride."

Natsu was relaxing and enjoying the ride for once. "Yeah, this is my kind of ride too."

"Thanks because of the sea sick medicine, that the fish is a friend to the islanders too." Happy added.

Lucy was looking at the bubble. "Wow, what a view." She looked at the nearby taxi fish that were swimming by, there were even little fish too.

Happy noticed them and drooled. "Fishy..." He attempted to get through the bubble.

"Idiot!" Lucy retorted as she grabbed him by his tail. "You go out there and you'll drown!"

"Aw, man..." The blue cat whined with crocodile tears.

Fujika giggled. "Don't worry, we'll get some chow later."

"Did you say chow?" Natsu holding his stomach with a hungry expression.

Lucy could almost facepalm. "Great, you too?"

Erza chuckled a bit. "Like we said, we'll be getting some chow later so endure your hunger for now." Natsu lay overlooking pouty.

"He hasn't changed a bit," Miyaka whispered with a giggle.

Ace glanced at Natsu. "Hungry as ever like Luffy, those two are alike in a way." He thought with a slight grin. "Both are idiots too."

At the Mermaid Cafe.

Jasmine was assisting some injured pirates who were asleep. "Man, the pirates these days are getting to be more crazy. To think some of them made here alive." She learned of the New Fishman Pirates abducting pirates that were trying to make it to Fishman Island."

A Fishman nursewoman entered the recovery room. "Hello Dr. Jasmine, I got some more supplies for medical treatment." Jasmine nodded her head. "Good, set them over the table and prepare some warm towels to clean their injuries."

"Yes, ma'am." The nurse went to get two wash rags ready in a bowl of warm water.

Inside Shyarly's room.

The former fortune teller was sitting on her couch. "To think it's been a few weeks since the Straw Hats returned but had to leave." She recalled the incident that happened with Big Mom. "I hope those kids will be safe, the New World will be a tough and dangerous journey."

At Gyoverly Hills, Pappag's Criminal Brand Store.

"Business has been skyrocketing lately, I'm getting paid with good cash."

Junan

Codfish Fishman

Affiliations: Criminal Brand Store

Occupations: Cashier

Residence: Gyoverly Hills

Junan was doing his usual job being the cashier. "A lot of money has been made to the store which is what I like, the boss Pappug will be pleased."

Pappag entered the shop. "Junan, how is business going?"

"Oh boss, things are smoothly this time. Customers are paying some good money." Junan replied rubbing his hands together excitedly. "At this rate, things would go smoother than ever."

"Guys!" A mermaid citizen came rushing into the store. "Pappag, Junan, I got some news, our friends Fairy Tail have returned!"

Pappag jumped in surprise. "No way, I'll go and greet them!" Before he left he turned to look at the Fishman Cashier. "Junan, take care of the shop while I'm gone!"

"Yes, sir!" Junan nodded.

B

Inside the Mermaid Cafe.

Hatchan was in his cook outfit. "Time for another day of cooking." He grinned widely but before he could enter he heard some familiar voices.

"Hatchan, is that you?" The Octopus Fishman looked to see Wendy and her group approaching him.

"Hey Wendy, you guys, how are you all doing!" Hachi waved with his hands.

Wendy ran over to him and hugged him. "Hachi!"

"C'mon, not in front of the others," Hachi muttered a little embarrassed.

Jula walked up to the former pirate. "Hey, mind if I give you a hand with the Octopus Fritters?"

Hachi smiled. "Sure thing, another outfit is inside the kitchen."

Pango was excited to eat almost drooling from his mouth. "I can't wait to eat!"

"Idiot, don't drool, you'll get it on the floor!" Tigress barked slamming her fist on the Panda Mink's head leaving a red lump.

"Ow..." The panda groaned holding his head.

"Anyway, let's get a table," Leone said with a big grin. "And eat...bring the boozes too!"

Each of the groups got their table.

Wendy sat with Carla, Chelia, Leone, and Chelsea.

Pango sat with Usagi, Tigress, and Temukai.

Jula was assisting with the cooking but promised to join in bringing her friends their food.

Joan, Usagi, Lily, Cana, and Mest got a table and were asked to save a chair for Jula.

Leone had booze along with red wine for her group. "Alright!"

"Don't eat too much, I'm sure the king and his family will prepare us a feast." Chelsea reminded.

"That's right, just like what he did when we saved his home," Usagi added.

Leone agreed with a smile.

Wendy was chowing on the octopus fritters. "So yummy! I could eat this all day!"

"Don't become like Natsu..." Carla muttered with a sweat drop. "Plus, you need to watch what you eat."

"It's alright, Octopus Fritters has got protein inside it. Protein is good for you." Hachi informed.

B

Team Natsu arrived at the sea forest.

"Looks so beautiful than I imagined," Erza commented slightly amazed.

"Yeah, I heard of it but didn't have the chance to see when I was...kidnapped..." Lucy mumbled remembering Saizou and his perverted buddies.

Natsu caught a whiff of a scent down the forest. "That scent..." He squinted his eyes down while leaning over his seat. He let an excited gasp. "Jimbei up here!" He called out startling the taxi fish.

"Hey Natsu, you're scaring the fish!" Lucy barked comically despite her friend wasn't paying attention.

Natsu began to lean over too far and he began to fall over. "Natsu!" Happy panicked.

"That idiot!" Ace comically barked with shark teeth.

Lucy attempted to grab the fire dragon slayer's legs but was pulled down with him. "Help me!"

Jimbei looked over to shouting. "What in the world?" His eyes popped out comically. "Huh!? Who the hell is falling off the taxi fish!" He quickly got off his feet and ran in the direction of the two falling figures.

Den came floating in a bubble coating. "Just what the heck is all that noise?"

Lily came running wondering what the noise was about too. "Just what the hell is going over there?"

Isarbi came running and leaped in the air catching the two and putting them on her shoulder. "Talk about a fall." She commented landing on the ground with a loud thud.

The taxi fish made its departure after dropping the others off at the stop.

Natsu had bruises and two red lumps on his head while sitting on his butt. "Natsu, you idiot, you could've killed us!" Lucy barked with shark teeth.

"She's scary..." Happy and Miyaka whimpered hugging each other in fear.

"Can you be any reckless!?" Erza scolded with her demonic venomous eyes.

Natsu felt a shiver go down his spine. "Sorry ma'am."

Jimbei just smiled. "Well, it's a pleasure to see you and they're safe. That's all that matters."

Erza stomped her foot on the ground startling the former warlord. "Jimbei, don't go easy on him!" She turned her head giving the Whaleshark Fishman a deadly glare making him take a few steps away sweating feeling a strong pressure coming from the scarlet wizard. "Uhh...is that Conquer's Haki?"

Ace had to admit the scarlet mage was more strong and spirited than ever. "She'll make an excellent Vice-Captain as well as commander."

Jimbei walked over to Roger's son. "Ace, how are you doing?" Ace returned the Fishman's greeting. "Jimbei, long time no see, it's been crazy but fun as ever. My friends and I came from another world."

"Oh, I'd love to hear this other world."

"First things first, we would like to talk to Lily about a favor," Erza interrupted looking at Lily.

Lily didn't have any problems. "Speak of this favor you want to ask of me." Erza quickly looked at Jimbei. "Jimbei, I would like to speak to you about this too considering you'll be joining the Straw Hat Pirates soon."

"I need to discuss a few things with Jimbei too." Ace stepped forward.

"If you don't mind, I would like to be part of this conversation too," Den requested but the three didn't have any qualms with that.

Natsu and Isarbi were having a spar while Happy and Lucy watched.

"I have to admit you're quite strong than the rumors say," Isarbi praised.

"You're not so bad yourself," Natsu smirked. "I'm just getting warmed up!"

"Same here," Isarbi returned the boy's smirk.

Miyaka was doing some training exercises throwing punches and kicks. "I need to keep improving my skills. I might have been able to use Haki this time, but, I get the feeling that the pirates in the New World are going to possess that power and have stronger Haki too."

After explaining the situation, Lily was the first to speak. "I see, you want Arista to be a temporary member of your crew."

"And you, Ace are going to take on Kaido?" Jimbei added lowering his head and hiding his eyes.

"Yes..." Ace said standing tall and strong.

"Indeed, the New World is going to be more insane than the Grand Line, so, we need a professional shipwright and that's where Arista comes in," Erza added. "I know this is a lot to ask, but, we would be only borrowing Arista just until Kaido is defeated."

Jimbei had his arms crossed while keeping his head lowered. "You realize that facing Kaido is no easy task, other pirates tried to fight against him and none have survived to tell the tale besides, Moria, Shanks, and Roger."

"Indeed, the chances of you guys winning is quite slim and even if you did win, some of you guys might not make it out alive," Lily agreed having her arms crossed too.

Ace went silent. "I'm aware of the risks of going there and starting a fight with Kaido. That said, I'm not backing down from this chance. When I died at Marineford, I was hurting not just from the injury I was inflicted by Akainu but that I wasn't able to keep my promise to the two in Wano." He had a small smile on his face that showed determination. "But, thanks to Fairy Tail was I given this second chance to keep my promise and I have become stronger than I was before." He lifts his hand into a fist. "Now that I'm a captain of the new pirate crew, I will keep my promise and make Wano a place where everyone can eat as much as they want."

"Oden fought by our side due to Neinhart's magic power, after he entrusted us to his dying wish, I couldn't refuse," Erza said. "Honestly, he also helped someone realize their errors." She was referring to Irene, her mother. "Plus, he helped save us from Acnologia, I couldn't think of any other better way to to repay him for his help."

Ace had one more thing to say. "Den, I know Arista just came home, but, I need her to be part of my crew only for a while until Wano is safe from Kaido and Orichi's reign. So, please, lend us Arista." He bowed his head which was unlike him. "I promise once our mission is complete, Arista will be returning home safely."

Den chuckled with a smile. "I owe you guys for saving Arista and being able to bring back Tom, who I heard is having a good life with the humans. So, I couldn't refuse your request."

A smile took place on Lily's face too. "Fairy Tail, Ace, I owe you guys for saving Fishman Island from Hordy Jones and his crew. So, I will allow you to take Arista with you."

Jimbei had a wide smile on his face with his eyes closed. "I would like to take part in this battle too, consider it another favor I ow you for helping Lily and her crew. Plus, I get the feeling I'll meet Luffy and the others on the way too."

Ace did not doubt that thought either. "I agree, since Luffy started to fight with Big Mom, I get the feeling the war will get intense."

Jimbei hated to admit but that could turn out. "Agreed, that's why I will join in this sailing." Taking the wizards by surprise. "Not now...I need to ensure of a few things that are settled here once I see my duties here I'll set sail and seek the Straw Hats out."

Ace chuckled lightly with a huge grin. "I look forward to this fight."

Natsu smirked. "Yeah, I can't wait to take on Big Gnome and Pie Pole!"

"It's Big Mom and Kaido, idiot!" Lucy and Ace corrected the fire dragon slayer's production.

"He hasn't changed a bit," Fujika giggled.

"Anyway, we should pay a visit to the town, no doubt Neptune and his family will be there shortly to greet our friends," Jimbei suggested.

Lily agreed. "Yes, I'll give my crew a call." She took out a transponder snail.

"I suggest we take the Taxi Fish now and call your crew at the same time," Jimbei suggested.

Den had a suggestion of his own. "Ace, I would like to give your ship a coating, since you guys are going to be sailing into the New World, I think it's best to prepare you guys."

Ace grinned. "I would be honored, but, why not do that once we have a big feast? It wouldn't be fair to have you working on the day we returned here plus we can tell you the stories on how Tom is doing in Earthland."

Hearing his brother's name made him smile. "I like that idea."

Soon Team Natsu got in the two taxi fish cabs.

Jimbei and his friends got in a small boat that had its own coating. "Amazing that you made this." Jimbei praised.

Den grinned. "Never doubt I could make another boat like Tom."

"I would expect nothing less from the two famous shipwright family," Lily complimented.

Den's face flushed red. "Aw, you're making me blush."

Somewhere in a coral forest.

Yuna and Holly were fist-fighting.

"Take that!"

"Take this!"

They threw their kicks at each other barely breaking a sweat.

"Geez, you've gotten a lot tougher than last time."

"Same goes for you, you're hoping to get stronger so Touma will surrender his body and soul to you!" Holly taunted.

Yuna returned her crew mate's taunting stare. "I could ask you the same question."

Sanosuke and Morgan were sword sparring with their blades. "Heh...I can see you're tough as you are, Morgan!" Sanosuke smirked widely.

Morgan had a rough smile on her face. "Yes, I can see that you've gotten stronger, but you still haven't lost that habit of running your mouth." Hearing that made the Carribbean Reef Shark Fishman's head grow anime veins. "I will make you eat those words with my blades!"

Sitting by a coral tree was Vanessa doing some meditating in a cross-leg position, despite the racket her four crewmates were making.

Nasagi arrived at the spot. "Guys, I got some news." The five turned to her attention. Morgan sheathed her swords and looked at her crewmate. "What is it, Nasagi?"

"Yes, Lily called me on the transponder snail and told me to get you guys, it seems that Fairy Tail and their friends from Earthland have returned!"

A short time later.

Maggie was in the town walking toward the Mermaid Cafe. She noticed the large group of citizens gathering at the entrance. "What's with the ruckus?" She asked.

"Hey, Maggie!" Two little Fishmen children approached.

"Did you hear, Fairy Tail has returned for a visit!"

Maggie was intrigued by this news. "I see..." She didn't waste any time and entered the cafe. "Hachi, I heard we have visitors!"

Hachi gave the Jaguar Mink a greeting smile. "Oh Maggie, just in time, our friends have returned to pay a visit, but before you start perhaps take a seat with the others. The Octopus Fritters are almost done!"

"That's for sure!" Jula added.

Maggie went to a table with Wendy's group. "How are you kids doing lately?"

"It's been crazy, but, we had great adventures, we even got three new members in our guild," Wendy replied.

Maggie was intrigued by this news. "Three recruits, where are they now?"

"They're at Mermaid Cove, plus we got some other members that are here too," Chelia answered with a smile.

Maggie chuckled in response. "I see, I hope I get the chance to meet your new friends." Chelsea wondered how that would go considering that her old teammates from Oarburgh Clan were here and knowing them they would go nuts over the female Fish Tiger Pirates minus Sanosuke.

"Anyway, do you guys plan to go to the New World?" Maggie suddenly asked.

Usagi had a serious look on his face. "Yes, that's another reason why we're here on Fishman Island." Maggie looked in the rabbit mink's direction with a questionable look on her face.

After a while of explaining Maggie was silent as the others stared at her waiting for her to say something.

"So, you want to take on Kaido..." Maggie said finally finding her voice.

Usagi nodded his head.

Tigress decided to speak her piece. "We know the danger of fighting one of the Four Emperors, but, this is for Wano a place that has been in dark times even before Oden was around. That said, this might be a good opportunity to help Dogstorm and Cat Viper."

Maggie took a sip of wine before she took a deep sigh. "I figured as much. Cat Viper and Dogstorm haven't put their differences aside since Lord Oden died."

"You seem to know about Oden," Chelsea spoke getting the Jaguar Mink cook to look in the assassin's direction.

"Only by stories from Cat Viper and Dogstorm. I was still a baby when my cousin Pedro got to meet him. Usagi also got the chance to talk to him and Roger even though it was a short time." Maggie said. "Ever since Dogstorm and Cat Viper returned from Wano, things between was rather complicated."

Temukai let out a small grunt. "Indeed, those two had been at each other's throats ever since they returned on that faithful day."

Pango looked a bit sad. "Yes, perhaps this opportunity to stop Kaido could make things right between them."

"C'mon!" Cana was drinking a barrel of booze. "Let's not get all moppy here! If you want your friends to make up then this is the only chance!"

"Is she drinking the entire barrel!?" Maggie exclaimed with her eyes popping out comically.

Hachi just arrived sharing the same reaction. "Whoa, her drinking habits are insane!"

"She's not the only one," Wendy pointed at Leone, who was drinking like crazy.

"Gee, you don't have to drink all of that!" Carla barked.

"Anyway, here's the food," Jula entered holding the plates of Octopus Fritters.

Maggie cleared her throat. "Anyway, I can see this means a lot to you guys." She smiled at the others. "I will ensure that Lily and Arista will decide what to do next, but perhaps we can join in on this sail together."

"That sounds like a good idea," Usagi said with a smile.

"I'll have to discuss this with Lily and the others, so we can decide what will our task be first," Maggie interrupted. "As you know, the Sun Pirates are probably aware of Luffy's fight with Big Mom plus, if this news became public no doubt the Navy and any other pirate would get involved. So far now, I can ensure my crew and I will do anything to assist in this upcoming war."

Wendy smiled sweetly. "Sounds good to us, I hope we can fight alongside each other, Ms. Maggie."

Maggie felt awkward something calling her by that. "..." She cleared her throat once more. "Ahem, I look forward to that too."

"Anyway, let's enjoy our meal before it gets cold," Leone proclaimed.

"I wonder if Neptune and his family will be here to greet us," Wendy thought hopefully.

B

At Mermaid Cove.

Rena and Angela were chatting with the mermaids Ishilly, Kairen, and Seira explaining their return. "Wait, are you two serious?"

Mirajane was having a chat with Elfman. "Seems only yesterday when we visited this island."

Elfman smirked. "Yeah, sure has and it looks like the island is back to normal after Hordy Jones and his crew were defeated. Plus, the citizens are more open-minded."

Mirajane had to agree on that. "The citizens were cautious around humans but because of Luffy's assistant on Sabaody as well as ours during the war on Fishman Island. We gave them hope for their future."

Elfman noticed two people were missing. "Hey, Where's Lisanna and Aquapad?"

Mirajane gave her usual smile. "They went further in the cove for a little walk." Elfman went silent a second before he smiled. "It seems our little sister has grown since she and Aquapad started dating."

Aquapad and Lisanna were taking a walk on the coral cliffs. "Wow, the cove is more beautiful than I remembered."

"Perhaps because the citizens are more happy than ever." Aquapad presumed.

Lisanna had to agree and smiled sweetly. "Yes, I was glad to have come here and see the wonders of this island. It was a wonderful experience for me and my friends."

Thorn was having a chat with Kairen and Seira. "Thorn, do you guys really plan to take on Kaido?" Seira asked showing a bit of concern.

Kairen nodded her head in agreement. "Yeah, Luffy started a fight with Big Mom, so, could facing another Emperor of the Sea be dangerous too?"

Thorn lowered his head with his arms crossed. "..." He stayed that way for a minute or two until he looked at the two mermaids with a serious expression. "I agree, facing one of the other Emperors isn't going to be an easy task. However, I can see how much this means to my captain Ace. He made two promises to two people who live in Wano. On top of that, it also means something to Usagi and the Mink Tribe too." He lifts his hand clenching his hand. "Despite how some of us are afraid, we want to still help Ace in any way we can to defeat Kaido."

Kairen was the first to smile. "Well, I say...I wish you and your friends the best of luck and our prayers."

Seira winked with her left eye in a flirty way. "Same here, we can't have our friends dying, so, our prayers shall be on you and your friends."

Thorn chuckled a little with a grin. "I'm honored to your girl's support."

Merraid and Gilberda were sitting on a coral cliff gazing at the ocean. "The ocean is beautiful even though this is the underwater."

"Yeah, quite the sight, I'm glad we decided to tag along on this sail. I wish the other girls could've joined us."

Sapphire was sitting on a small rock and splashing her feet in the water. "So wet and splashy!" She cooed playfully. Then an image of Touma came to her mind. "Touma, I wish you were here to spend time with me here."

"My friends!" Shirahoshi was seen on the horizon riding Megalo.

"It's Shirahoshi!" Ishilly proclaimed.

"And Megalo too!" Hiramera added waving her hand.

Merraid and Gilberda were love-struck at the beauty of the mermaid princess so much that they were speechless.

"Wow, she's huge!" Sapphire was in awe at the size of the mermaid princess.

Rena and Angela waved toward the princess. "Shirahoshi!"

"Megalo, how are you two doing?"

Shirahoshi landed in the ocean creating a big splash causing a wave to splash on the cove, but she didn't realize it. "My friends...I'm so happy too" She realized the wave she created getting her friends drenched a lot. "Oh, I'm sorry I didn't mean to splash you!" She felt utterly bad for her reckless action.

"Talk about a warm welcome!" Thorn laughed shaking his head to dry off his hair.

"Such a manly princess!" Elfman cried with tears of joy.

"She's not a man," Mirajane muttered despite smiling.

Aquapad grinned. "I can see she's not crying as much either."

"She's grown a bit too," Lisanna added.

Shirahoshi wiped her eyes which had tears of joy and happiness with her fingers. "I'm happy that you came to visit. I missed you all."

"She's such an angel," Merraid spoke in a seductive tone gazing at the mermaid's chest.

Gilberda had the same look on her face. "Such beauty that should be taken to bed."

"Now, now, you two, behave," Mirajane advised despite smiling.

"Anyway, where's your family?" Lisanna asked.

"Oh, I came here on my own, but, I can assume they must be going to town to greet your other friends," Shirahoshi replied.

"Then let's get to the town and say hello," Aquapad suggested excitedly.

"Yeah!" The others raised their arms.

Somewhere in the town.

Gajeel, Lily, and Levy taking a tour of the town and came across the Criminal Brand Store.

"Here's the store," Levy pointed out.

"It's where the old starfish geezer works," Gajeel added. "The question is, is he working today?"

"I think we should go inside and find out," Lily suggested entering the store but before he could Juan abruptly appeared knocking the black Exceed down.

"Greetings, my friends, I take that you're here on business!" He didn't realize that knocked down Lily which Gajeel didn't take well. "Hey, you knocked my cat down!"

Juan gave a questionable look and saw Lily on the ground rubbing his head. "Oh, you're the black feline, I didn't see you at the entrance!" He comically yelled feeling utterly embarrassed.

Lily chuckled a bit. "That's alright, nothing I can't handle. Anyway, where is Pappagu?"

"Oh the boss went on his way when he found out that some of you guys were at Mermaid Cafe," Juan replied.

"Well, some of our friends are at the Mermaid Cafe while some are at Mermaid Cove and went to the Sea Forest to find Jimbei and Lily," Levy informed.

"Hey, it's the royal family!" A mermaid citizen pointed in the sky.

Gajeel and his group looked in the direction where the citizen was pointing at.

Neptune was riding on his Whale Hoe and his sons riding the white eel.

"Citizens of Fishman Island!" Neptune proclaimed at the citizens below. "I heard that our friend Fairy Tail has returned-" He stopped abruptly when he saw Gajeel's group. "Oh, I see some of them already here."

"That didn't last long..." Gajeel muttered with a sweat drop.

Fukaboshi jumped out of the royal eel carriage. "Gajeel, Levy, and Lily, long time no see." With his usual rough look but this time he had a small smile.

"Greetings old friends!" Manboshi started to dance.

"It's been quite a while since you guys came to our island!~" Ryuboshi spoke a singing tone.

Gajeel did his trademark laugh. "Glad to see you three princes are doing well."

Levy smiled sweetly at the four mermen. "Neptune, Fukaboshi, Manboshi, and Ryuboshi, good to see you guys again."

Lily grinned. "Yeah, it's been so long since our last visit."

"Anyway, what'd you guys like a feast before you set sail again?" Neptune asked.

Levy thought that was a good idea. "Sounds good, could you lend us some extra food for our sail to the New World?"

Fukaboshi decided to answer that. "Yes, once you guys are prepared to leave, I'll have the royal chefs offer what they can give you, and we can offer some fish and frozen meat too."

"We appreciate it," Lily answered.

"The question is, where should we have the feast?" Gajeel asked.

Levy thought this over for a minute and smiled. "I think I might have an idea and tell the two Ministers and everyone else on the island is invited to the feast too."

B

Natsu's team returned to the taxi stop. "Let's get going and return to town," Natsu said.

Just then the transponder snail started to ring. "Hold on..." Erza took out the transponder snail and took off the receiver. "Hello, this is Erza speaking."

"Yeah, this is the 4th division commander Gajeel Redfox, we managed to meet up with Neptune and his family. However, Shirahoshi seemed to have disappeared somewhere outside the island."

"I see, shall we look for Shirahoshi?" Erza asked a little concerned.

"No, she's probably at Mermaid Cove and that's where the others are too," Gajeel replied. "For now, meet us at the town, Neptune and his family are preparing for a feast."

"Did you say feast!?" Natsu and Happy inquired with drooling mouths accidentally knocking the transponder snail out of Erza's hands but that wasn't the only thing they did.

Erza was sent tumbling over on her face.

Natsu and Happy froze while the others stared seemingly backing away. "Natsu...Happy...did you have to do that?"

"Sorry ma'am!" Natsu and Happy whimpered comically.

Erza regained her composure and picked up the transponder. "Ahem...anyway, we'll inform the others right away."

"Same here, the group is at the Mermaid Cafe, my group and I will inform them right away," Gajeel replied.

Sometime later, it was sunset.

In the Mermaid Cafe, the feast started, though, some tables were gathered outside by Wendy, Chelia, Carla, Hinata, and Gilberda.

Lucy, Yuno, Holly, Morgan, and Isaribi were placing the chairs at the tables.

"These are a lot of chairs," Lucy said panting a little.

"Yes, I can carry these all day," Isaribi commented about four chairs.

"No problem for me," Morgan held three chairs using three of her tentacles and holding two in her human-like arms.

Sanosuke smirked. "Natsu, I'm carrying five chairs over my head!"

Natsu smirked as he looked at the Fishman. "No way I could carry six!"

"Idiots, don't drop those!" Vanessa and Erza barked comically startled the two causing them to lose their balance and accidently dropping the chairs which crashed on top of them.

"Ow..." The two muscle head idiots comically groaned with gaping mouths.

"They haven't changed a bit," Hinata, Lily(Lily Tiger), and Lucy said with a sweat drop.

"Compentive I see," Ace commented with a grin.

Gajeel chuckled a little. "No surprise."

Hachi gathered some large pots and bowls with Aquapad, Gray, and Elfman's assistance.

"Manly manpower!" Elfman stated holding a large pot.

"Geez, no need to say it out loud," Gray muttered his ears ringing due to the loudness of Elfman's voice.

Aquapad chuckled. "Everyone is full of energy today."

Lisanna and Mirajane were gathering some vegetables for the feast. "We need vegetables for our system too."

Jula had some equipment for frying meat. "Octopus Fritters will be served again!"

"Yes, not only that, fried chicken and vegetables are being prepared too!"

Maggie was cooking a broth in a large giant bowl. "Yes, I shall prepare us the delicious broth from Wano." She then glanced seeing Kosaka, Natsu, and Leone drooling. "Guys, you are drooling."

Camie, Mirajane, and Lisanna were preparing the bowls, plates, and silverware. "This is going to be fun!"

"Yay, a good feast like last time!" Camie cheered.

"See, they're making delicious food!" Ichika pointed out.

"Looks yummy!" Nika giggled.

"Does it look yummy?" Sanka questioned.

"I think the food will be yummy," Yonka answered.

"Who cares if the food is yummy," Yonka Two shrugged.

Pappag was excited practically drooling. "Wow, I hope to eat my favorite dish, oyster stew!"

Kosaka was chatting with the Hiramera, Seir, and Mero. "Ladies, how about later tomorrow, we spend time together a little longer." He was putting on the act of Blue Pegasus showing a smirk that made his teeth shine.

Merraid and Gilberda will flirt with Fillonce and Sora. "Dear Fillonce and Sora, we shall depart tomorrow, but, we can get to know each other..."

"Yes, and that would be in"

"Guys..." Erza approached with a venomous glare on her face. "I suggest you get back to work now." Kosaka, Merraid, and Gilberda froze on the spot.

"Yes...ma'am..." Kosaka stuttered white as a sheet.

Despite the scary approach Merraid and Gilberda were smitten by the scarlet mage. "She's so cute when she's angry."

"Yes, her face is so hot!"

Mao was chatting with Shirahoshi while the mermaid princess held the teenage girl in the palm of her hand. "Wow, I heard that you're so beautiful, but, seeing you in person is such a pleasure." She had a dreamy expression.

Shiraohoshi blinked a few times with confusion. "Uhh...nice to meet you, Mao. I heard you and your friends came from another world."

Mao nodded. "Yes, my world was insane where things seemed so dark with no hope until Fairy Tail and their friends had given us a reason to hope for our future. They changed so many lives and were a positive influence on those from my world."

Shirahoshi smiled sweetly. "Yes, Luffy and his crew have given me the strength to fight and stand strong against my enemies. Fairy Tail has also changed our lives even for my people." Mao's eyes looked down at Shirahoshi's chest. "Wow...giant boobies...I'm in heaven..."

"Mao!" Hinata called out snapping her classmate out of her dreamy state. "C'mon, the food is almost ready!"

Mao looked pouty. "Darn...I was hoping to get some snuggling..." Shirahoshi tilts her head in confusion. "Huh?"

A short time later.

Everyone on Fishman Island and their friends gathered their spots. "Everyone, this is a feast to celebrate the return of our friends!" Neptune proclaimed. "I know they'll be leaving sometime tomorrow, but, this is shall be a party to remember by since they won't be returning after they complete their mission! But, that's beside the point." He cleared his throat. "Fairy Tail, I'm grateful for the things you had done and you helped save Fisher Tiger's sister Lily and her crew. I'm honored that you rescued them!"

Jimbei had to agree. "Yes, when I heard of Lily's fate I was devasted, but the Sun Pirates took her and the rest of her crew's disappearance hard as I did. However, Lily and her crew are safe and sound. I'm very grateful for what you all have done."

Erza chuckled softly. "We were glad to have helped them and all of us honored to have this party thrown for us."

Ace grinned. "Yes, once the Kaido is out of the picture, I'm sure you guys can travel to Wano. I know Fishmen and Merfolk had trouble with humans for years but, when Wano becomes a peaceful place, I'm sure you guys can visit there any time you want!"

Every citizen was glad to hear that.

Lily had to make her announcement now. "Attention everyone of Fishman Island!" The Fishmen and Merfolk looked at Fisher Tiger's sister. "I've decided to join in on this war that'll happen in Wano. Although...Fairy Tail, Arista will be joining you guys but in the meantime, I'll sail with Jimbei to meet up with the Sun Pirates."

Vanessa had her word to say. "Indeed, as you remember, Luffy and Natsu had started a fight with Big Mom...no doubt the war will get intense and dangerous." She clenched her hand into a fist. "However, we'll be using this chance to help in the Land of Wano and assist the Minks who longed for this chance."

"I agree..." Maggie spoke. "The Mink Tribe will surely want to use this opportunity to take down Kaido and Orocchi and bring peace to the Land of Wano."

Arista approached Ace. "Ace, I will join your crew temporarily until your mission of taking down Kaido is fulfilled. I can ensure I won't let you or your crew down, I'll fix the Water Fairy whenever she's damaged."

Ace chuckled with a grin. "I'm glad to hear it and..." He held out his hand. "Welcome aboard." The mermaid shook Roger's son's hand.

Usagi smiled proudly as he looked at the sky. "Lord Oden...we'll see that your dream will be fulfilled and that we'll avenge your death." Images of Pedro, Zappo, and Pekoms flashed in his head. "My friends, everyone, we'll be coming home soon."

"Anyway, everyone let's feast!" Ace proclaimed.

Sanosuke and Natsu were having an eating contest. "I bet I can eat more than you!"

"No, I can eat more!"

"Idiots, this isn't an eating contest!" Lucy and Carla barked annoyingly.

"Great we got another Natsu," Gray grumbled with an annoyed look.

"But, Sanosuke is as lively as Natsu," Juvia commented with a smile.

"Not mention loudmouths," Gajeel muttered.

"What was that nailface!?" Natsu and Sanosuke comically barked with shark teeth.

"You two wanna rumble!?" Gajeel roared back with shark teeth.

"A problem boys?!" Erza and Vanessa demanded shaking the three to their cores.

"No...ma'am!" The three whimpered their bodies shaking.

"So good!" Pango was chowing on his broth.

"Don't eat so fast!" Tigress scolded.

"This is an honor to feast with our friends," The Minister of the Right grinned.

"Yes, it's been so long since we celebrated like this after Hordy Jones' defeat," The Minister of the Left added with a big smile.

Shirley smiled tenderly. "I don't know, but, I get the feeling this was going to happen."

"Lively as ever," Den commented seeing the lively atmosphere.

Pappag was looking at his oyster stew bowl was spilled on the ground. "Aw, man I dropped this!"

"Pappag, why happened?" Camie face-faulted as three wizards were staring at her expression.

"So creepy!" Gray, Natsu, and Happy said in unison.

"Not funny you idiots!" Lucy comically snapped while dope-slapping them.

Gin appeared in front of Mirajane, Erza, Angela, Hinata, and Rena. "Ladies, all of you look so beautiful tonight!" He began to take snapshots of the girls. "Wow, look at those smoking hot bodies!"

Mirajane just smiled while Erza didn't say a word.

"He hasn't changed a bit..." Rena muttered.

Cana and Leone were having a drinking contest.

"C'mon, another round!" Cana spoke in a drunken tone.

"You bet!" Leone said holding a mug of booze.

Manboshi was doing his usual dance. "This is a fun party like last time!"

"So manly!" Elfman was doing the exact same dance. "A manly dance!"

Shirahoshi was petting Megalo on the head. "This is a party, right Megalo?"

"Cha-cha..." Megalo barked in response with a happy face.

"Megalo, eat up!" Wendy tossed a large pile of fish which the giant shark caught them in his mouth and swallowed them all after a few chewing.

Burp~!

"Geez, don't you have any manners?" Carla cringed in disgust.

"Excuse me, Wendy, could you watch Megalo for a minute, I'll be right back," Shirahoshi swam away in a bubble coat. "Sure thing," Wendy replied.

Gin then went over to Merraid, Gilberda, and Chelsea. "Lady Chelsea, are two new friends of yours, such lovely women!" Taking more photos. "Howl!" He howled excitedly and gave the two former Oarburgh Clan members a perverted grin practically drooling. "Would you show me your panties too?!"

BONK BONK

Gin was on the ground with two red lumps on his head seemingly knocked out which was Jula's doing. "Can't you control yourself for once?" Jula asked with a tick mark on her head.

Shirahoshi bends her head down. "Gin, are you okay?"

Gin stood up like nothing happened. "I'm fine, princess...I mean Shirahoshi." The mermaid princess smiled sweetly. "I see..."

Fujika was on a small wooden table doing a dance. "How am I doing?" She giggled as her breasts bounced.

Maria Napole, Angela, and Mirajane were putting on a singing show with every mermaid including Lisanna and Rena wearing bubble floats that helped them move in the air.

Mirajane was sitting on a chair holding a guitar wearing the dress she wore(during episode 41). Maria began to vocal sing with her arms apart and eyes closed.

Mirajane touched her guitar's strings and opened her mouth to start singing. "With you gone, I brush the desk. As the shadow drops, I'm alone again today.

"Looking up at the sky, I pray."

"Knowing you're under this same sky."

Lucy was smiling with her eyes closed. Gray and Juvia sat by each other smiling.

Miyaka remembered her father who helped her become strong and a marine.

Pango was so happy that his eyes filled with tears. "Such a voice."

"At times when you're shaking with tears and times when you seem engulfed by the darkness..."

"Don't forget..."

You always have...

You always have a place to return to and people waiting for you."

Mirajane glanced at Angela winking at her to signal the final performance. "Return home where our friends wait for us with smiles on our faces!~"

Jimbei smiled happily at memories of Fisher Tiger and everyone else on the Sun Pirates.

Fukaboshi was touched by the words from Mirajane as images of his mother came to his head. "Mother..." As if Manboshi, Ryuboshi, and Shirahoshi were feeling the same thing. "Mother..."

Neptune wiped a tear from his eye. "Orihime...I wish you were here to see this. But, I still have our children and our friends that live on Fishman Island...that is good enough to keep me going."

Chelia was thinking of Lyon and her guildmates from Lamia Scale. "Lyon...everyone, I will return home safe and sound."

Sapphire felt so happy remembering her late mother brought tears to her eyes. "Mother..." She knew her time with her mother was short-lived but she moved forward in honor of her mother and the people that have died.

Joan was thinking of her friends Kovu, Primo, and Lahara from the Magic Council. "My friends, I'll be back and share the memories that I made, so please wait for me."

Mest glanced at the angel girl. "Joan..." He whispered with a smile.

Fujika was thinking of her friends from Kuja Pirates and her former leader Boa Hancock. "My friends, I hope you all are doing well."

"That's not all..." Lucy took out a silver key. "Open Gate of the Harp: Lyra!"

Lyra the Celestial spirit appeared. "Oh, I'm here to sing now!" She announced happily. "I'll be singing a brand new song that'll be about our friends and those who aren't here will still be in our hearts."

"Old friends...I know you are gone... sadly, you aren't no longer here by my side..."

"But, the memories we shared through the tough and the fun times shall be always a part of us...

The memories...shall continue to live in us forever as long as we live within in our hearts...

"Dear old friends...even though we shed tears of your loss...we shall smile through the darkest hours and see the light of a new dawn...with the friends that are still with us!~"

Natsu smiled a little remembering his father Igneel. "Father..." Tears formed in his eyes but held his composure.

Happy smiled a little. "Natsu..."

"To our friends that have left on a new path...we shall smile and look upon you with our pray and smiles..." Lyra concluded as her harp's music echoed throughout the town.

Wendy remembered her mother Grandeeney. "Grandeenedy...mother..." Tears fell down her cheeks. "I miss you...but, I'll continue to move forward."

Ace was sitting on a chair remembering the memories of Whitebeard and his words after his fight against him. "I will call you...my son..." Tears were starting to fill his eyes but he felt a hand on his shoulder. "Ace, it's fine, I know what it feels like...but, we should be happy with what we still have."

Ace chuckled in response. "I know...thanks Hinata."

Erza had a smile on her face as an image of Rob and Simon came to her mind. "Grandpa Rob and Simon...thank you, old friends."

Leone was remembering Sheele and Bulat. "Sheele...Bulat, I will keep moving forward and hope that you two are resting in peace." Her old friends of Night came to her mind. "Najenda, Lubbock, Tatsumi, Mine,

Chelsea was sitting on a large coral-like tree as memories of Babara flashed in her head. "Granny Babara..." She felt her heart melt and a small smile was on her face.

Merraid and Gilberda were silent but they were seemingly feeling the way same Chelsea was feeling. "Babara..."

Kosaka was bawling his eyes out. "Sniff...sniff..."

"Kosaka crying, that's a new." Cana teased.

Kosaka quickly wiped his tears with his arm. "Don't be stupid, I ain't crying!"

"That's so manly!" Elfman cried happily.

"Yeah so manly!" Temukai and Pango sobbed too.

"Those two too?" Lucy and Carla exclaimed with a jaw-dropping expression.

Wendy just giggled.

Yuna, Holly, and Isarbi had happy expressions on their faces.

Morgan gave a light chuckle with her arms crossed.

Sanosuke had a grin on his face.

Everyone cheered as loudly as they could as Lyra gave a bow. "I'm happy to sing you all this song."

"I wished Brook was here to hear this," Levy commented.

Gajeel chuckled as he wrapped his arm around his girlfriend. "I'm sure he'll get the chance...after hearing my song!"

"I don't think that'll be necessary," Lily thought with a sweat drop.

Sometime later, Fairy Tail and friends went back on the ship to get some sleep while others camped outside on the beach. The citizens went home.

Early in the morning.

Usagi was watching the sun rise over the ocean's horizon. "To think the time would come to see Lord Oden's wish." He began of a certain memory.

F

Child Usagi is six years old.

Usagi was with his childhood friend Pedro in the nearby clearing in the Whale Forest training with wooden swords. "I see you have gotten better Usagi!"

"Yeah, I intend to get stronger and stronger in hopes of helping our new kings."

Child Pedro is six years old.

After a while, they took a break in the clearing by drinking some water, jerky, and carrots(for Usagi). "Pedro, when do you think we shall shine?"

Pedro glanced at the rabbit mink. "I wonder that too when Roger told me, but, we'll know when our time will come." He then looked at the sky. "I do hope Kinemon and the others are safe."

Usagi looked down at the ground. "Dogstrom and Cat Viper mentioned they went to Oden's house but when they got there...nothing else was left except a burned house." He looked very concerned. "I wish we could've been there to help Lord Oden and our kings."

Pedro stood up. "I understand how this may sound, I share your concerns as well. However, our time will come to shine and once it does, we'll avenge Lord Orden and hope that our kings will become best friends again. All we have to do is keep getting stronger."

F

Usagi raised his left hand. "I have Pedro, I can hardly wait to see you and the rest of the tribe to tell about the new friends I made and will surely help Wano along with its people."

"I see you're awake early." Gin was approaching him with his arms crossed. "I heard that you and the others are going to fight against Kaido."

Usagi nodded his head. "Yes, I'm aware how dangerous it'll be especially that we're going against one of the Emperors. Speaking of, do you want to join in the fight?"

Gin chuckled a bit. "I appreciate the offer, but, my job is to look after the princess, the world summit will begin soon and I have to be there to keep Shirahoshi and her family safe."

Usagi gave his old friend an understanding look. "I understand..."

"I can say this..." Gin did a thumbs-up pose. "Kick some ass." Usagi chuckled this time and smiled. "Right."

Later in the afternoon, everyone was gathered at the beach.

Fairy Tail and their friends gathered on the Water Fairy ship getting the food supplies they needed from the islanders. Den was able to get the coating ready for their ship too.

Arista arrived with the stuff and equipment she'd need for her journey with Fairy Tail and went to meet with them on the beach.

Neptune and his family were there to see them off.

Shirahoshio was having a chat with Natsu, Wendy, Carla, and Happy. "Natsu, Wendy, Happy, Carla, it was so fun to see you and others...sniff...sniff..."

"C'mon child, you need to dry those tears," Carla said calmly.

"Yeah, didn't Luffy say that you wouldn't cry too much," Natsu reminded with a mischievous smile . "If you cry, I'll tell Luffy."

"Wait, don't tell Luffy!" Shirahoshi begged.

Bonk

"Don't be a squealer!" Lucy barked leaving a red lump on her friend's head.

"Anyway, it was wonderful to see you," Wendy said sweetly. "We'll tell Luffy and the others that you said "hi"."

Shirahoshi wiped her tears away from her fingers. "Thank you...guys."

Ishilly and the female mermaids were waving from the shore. "See you guys!"

Merraid gave the mermaids a flirty expression. "It'll be sad to see these mermaids go, but we shall meet again someday."

Gilderda winked at the mermaids. "Yeah, I hope we get to know each other even more."

Mao had a dreamy expression. "I can hardly wait to see the mermaids again!"

"Don't say creepy things!" Gray and Hinata barked looking flustered.

"I'm going to have a nightmare now..." Juvia murmured her skin crawling comically.

Fukaboshi was talking with Erza Scarlet. "It was wonderful to see you guys again. I hope the food and supplies we gave you last long."

Erza smiled in return. "It will as vice-captain I'll be sure it'll remain until we get more supplies."

"Hey Rena and Angela, you two were amazing in the show!" Manboshi praised doing his usual dance.

"Yeah, you sang just as well ladies!~" Ryuboshi added with a smirk.

Rena bowed her head. "I'm honored."

Angela bowed her head next. "Yes, I will continue singing for my fans and friends."

Miyaka was having a chat with the Ammo Knights. "Former Marine Miyaka, keep to your duty as a soldier even if you aren't one." One of the knights said.

The former marine smiled. "Ai...and ten-hut!" She saluted as the Ammon Knights responded in return. "Keep looking over Fishman Island!"

Pantherlily was watching and smiled. "I see they're getting along than last time." A few other Ammo Knights approached the black exceed. "Pantherlily, you continue with your duties on protecting Fairy Tail!" One of them said doing a salute pose.

Lily response in return. "Aye..." He felt utterly embarrassed. "Did I just say that?"

Chelia was approached by the fish children. "Hello, kids." She greeted me with a sweet smile.

"Is it true that you slay Gods in your world?"

Chelia giggled awkwardly. "Not quite, it's just our magic, but, it's so strong. I could've lost it during the war against Alvarez, but, thanks to Luffy, I was able to keep my magic."

"Is that the reason that you decided to join on the sail to the New World?" A female fishman child asked curiously.

"That, and I wanted to see this world for myself," Chelia replied as she looked up at the sky. "I know sailing the sea will be hard, but, I intend to make memories during this voyage no matter how sad or dangerous it is."

"Yay!" The fish children cheered.

"Yeah, we'll root for you big sis Chelia!"

"All hail, the Sky Goddess Chelia!"

Chelia blinked a few times. "Sky Goddess...?"

"Goddess...she calls her goddess...is because she has bigger boobs than me?" Wendy asked sulking in a corner.

"What's wrong!?" Shirahoshi asked comically worried.

"Oh child," Carla groaned with a sweat drop.

Arista was talking with Vanessa and some of her crew. "Arista, I wish you luck on this journey, but, we'll be setting sail too as soon as Jimbei is done with his duties on the island," Jasmine said.

Arista nodded her head. "I understand, I will be waiting for you guys."

Sanosuke was looking eager. "Yeah, just don't go hogging the fun, I intend to fight Kaido and any other pirates that get in our way."

Isaribi held up her hammer. "Same here, I'll give those jerks a taste of my Warhammer."

Morgan was taking a sip of sake. "Gulp...gulp...I will cut down any opponent that dares to harm our friends."

Yuna was holding her katana and pistol. "With my skills as a weapon expert, any enemy I fight will be shot and cut down."

Holly pumped her arms. "I will be to assist in whoever we face in the New World."

Vanessa walked toward Arista. "Arista, take care, we'll be sure to join you as soon as we can." She shook her crewmates' hands with a smile.

Den approached Arista next. "Arista, know that I'm proud of the woman and shipwright that you have become. If Tom were still living here, he would be proud." Arista smiled at her grandfather. "I'm honored grandfather and I will keep my head high with Gusto!"

Den grinned widely upon hearing that response.

Maggie was talking with Usagi and the other minks. "Usagi, I will look forward to seeing you guys again, perhaps, if my crew and I are close to Zou, we'll stop by."

Temukai gave a small grunt. "Hm...it would be an honor to see you guys on Zou, plus, I'm Dogstorm, and Cat Viper will be glad to see you too."

"Yes, I'm sure they'll be happy to know that you're safe," Pango added.

Maggie nodded in agreement. "Yes, I hope we can try to make things between our kings."

Usagi raised his hand and clenched his hand in a fist. "You bet we will, somehow, we'll make sure that their friendship is rekindled."

Ace was talking with Lily. "Portgas D. Ace, I'm honored to have met you. Your little Luffy and your friends from Fairy Tail saved our home and we're in your debt."

Ace grinned. "Aw, don't get all gushy, it was nothing. Anyway, I will look forward to fighting alongside you guys including Jimbei." Speak of the devil." Jimbei approached Roger's son. "Ace..." He bowed his head. "I want to apologize...for not being able to save you and Whitebeard."

"Aw, c'mon, don't be like that," Ace groaned with a serious expression. "You did what you could including Luffy, but, what matters now is I'm back."

Jimbei raised his head and smiled. "Yes, but..." His smile was replaced with a serious expression of his own. "I fear that if the Navy were to find out that you're alive, it would cause you to be more targets than ever." Ace knew the former warlord made a good point. "Yes, I will disguise myself until the time is right. For now, I will keep my crew safe."

Jimbei knew he would but he had one thing to say. "I agree, but, don't forget, you have a crew that'll do the same thing, don't just have your crew rely on you, rely on each other." Ace nodded his head and put his left hand out. "Jimbei, I hope to see you and your friends in the New World," Jimbei responded by shaking the pirate's hand. "Same here, old friend."

Neptune was talking with Mest and Joan. "In all my years, I never thought I'd meet an angel."

Joan giggled. "Well, technically, I'm an archangel, the last species of my race. I will continue to live on as a member of the Magic Council and a temporary member of the Fairy Tail Pirates." She then flew in the air. "King Neptune, I'm honored to have met you and I wish you including your family luck at the World Summit." The merman king nodded his head with a smile. "I appreciate your words and concern, perhaps someday if my family and I can get to your world, we'll pay a visit and meet the queen of Fiore."

Mest thought that was a good idea. "Yes, our queen is a beautiful and kindhearted woman. She would be honored to meet you and your family."

A short time later.

Fairy Tail and their friends were aboard the ship. Ace was on the front of the boat. "Alright, guys attention!" He announced to the crew and was focused their eyes on their captain. "Listen up, our time is coming, we'll be setting sail to the New World." He had a tense look on his face. "I won't lie, the pirates in the New World will be no pushovers and the navy will surely hear of our arrival especially if we encounter some which I have no doubt we will. That being said, things have changed in the New World since Whitebeard is no longer in control of his territory. Considering the change, I'm not sure how things will be like this time."

Erza had her word to speak. "He's right, as you all know Whitebeard's territory has been overtaken by Blackbeard and other pirate crew that are under his wing. Either way, we'll encounter other pirates and navy officers, it'll be rough but we will have to fight back to anyone that gets in our way."

Usagi stood on where the sail wheel was. "Agreed, so no matter what enemies we face...we'll fight back and show them we're strong and brave."

Natsu stomped his foot on the deck causing the ship to shake. "That's right!"

"Idiot are you trying to break the ship in half!" Gray, Elfman, and Lucy barked comically.

Natsu ignored his friend's outburst. "Fairy Tail never back down from a fight no matter who they are, we'll kick their asses in Fairy Tail style even if we're in another world!"

Leone cracked her knuckles. "I have to agree, I will kick some major ass to any enemy I face."

Chelsea giggled at the high-spirited atmosphere her friends were giving off.

"I will show the Kosaka wind style!" Kosaka stated.

"Kosaka...wind...style..." Wendy, Lisanna, and Chelia blinked cluelessly.

"WHAT KIND OF A LAME ASS NAME IS THAT~?!" Gajeel, Hinata, Gray, and Elfman comically barked.

"Gee, and I thought Lucy had a bad taste in names," Happy commented.

"No kidding," Natsu nodded in agreement.

"Hey!" Lucy comically barked offended by her guild mate's words.

Ace chuckled a bit. "Anyway, it's time you guys!" The ship's sail was set and they began to move.

Lucy was holding the new log pose they had gotten during their first time on the island. "With this new log pose that the Minister of the Left gave us we are surely to travel safely!"

"So long friends!" Neptune called.

"Yeah, good luck!" Fukaboshi waved with a small smile.

Jimbei waved with his arm. "I'll see you guys soon!"

"See you Arista, take care, we'll be heading out to sea soon!" Lily called out to her crewmate.

Arista leaned over the rail. "Yes, I look forward to seeing you guys in the New World, I'll be waiting!"

Merriad was blowing kisses to the mermaids. "So long my diva mermaids!"

Gilberda did the same thing with a wink. "Mmhm...we shall meet again someday my lovely mermaids!"

Mao cupped her face with her cheeks. "Oh, I'll miss the mermaids, especially Camie!"

"Gee, they aren't shy," Gray, Gajeel, and Levy said in unison with a sweat drop.

Aquapad waved to the citizens. "Everyone, it has been a blast seeing my home, I will continue to grow stronger in Fairy Tail!"

Rena was swimming in the air using the bubble coating around her body. "Yes, I'll keep developing my skills as a wizard of Fairy Tail!"

Thorn was holding up his trident. "I will continue serving Fairy Tail as a proud wizard as well as a family member of the guild!"

Angela was making a vocal tone. "I will surely make a concert someday in the future in Earthland and share my voice with the world!"

The coating was starting as the ship began to submerge into the water and soon they were out of sight.

Neptune turned around as his sons looked back at him. "My children, we shall pray for their safety."

"Yes, father." His children replied with determination.

"Now is the time to prepare for the World Summit, it'll start in a week or so." Neptune continued and he then looked at Gin. "Gin, you shall come along as Shirahoshi's bodyguard, I'm counting on you."

Gin stood up rubbing his head after getting the red lump. "I won't disappoint you...sire."

Jimbei let out a small light chuckle. "My friends...I'll be seeing you soon." The Straw Hats images flashed into his mind. "Luffy...everyone, I'll be setting sail soon with Lily and her crew soon."

Lily had her arms crossed and smiled proudly as an image of her brother Fisher Tiger flashed into her mind too. "Big brother Tiger...our time of fighting alongside the humans is coming and together our people shall get along."

Hachi was happy and proud at the same time. "Arista...Aquapad, Rena, Jula, Thorn, and Angela, take care of yourselves."

Pappag was crying tears of joy. "Waah...so happy to see those again, but, it sad to see them go so soon!" Camie picked up the starfish in her arms. "It's fine, they'll be fine, I'm sure of it."

Shyarly smiled a little. "My friends...take care of yourselves."

The Water Fairy went outside Fishman Island's exit.

"I get the feeling going up is going to be rough," Kosaka commented.

"That's right, no doubt we'll be going through some dark seas before we emerge to the surface," Erza agreed. "Plus we might go up fast too."

"That's where I come in!" Arista took hold of several boxes in a rope and tossed them outside the coating which was tied to the ship's sail.

"Arista, what's with the weird boxes?" Gajeel asked with a puzzled look.

"Those are holy cubes made out of buoyancy," Arista replied. "With these, they'll help us float and I can also arrange the speed depending on how many I throw."

"So cool!" Mao cooed with a dreamy expression.

"So smart and hot!" Merraid and Gilberda swooned with blushing red cheeks.

"Shush!" Lucy hushed the three lesbian girls.

"Hey, those are the same boxes that Tom lent us," Levy pointed out.

Erza chuckled. "I see, so, that's what they were for."

Arista smiled proudly. "Never expect anything less from my family."

"Family loyalty is so manly!" Elfman Temukai and Pango cried with crocodile tears.

"There's no need to cry," Wendy, Carla, Lisanna, and Hinata said with a sweat drop.

Mirajane giggled.

"How long will it take to get to the surface?" Natsu asked looking eager.

"It won't be long, but, we'll encounter things on our way before we emerge to the surface of the New World," Arista answered.

Natsu looked bored. "Aw man, I want some action."

"Can't wait to fight," Juvia commented with a sigh.

"That's Natsu for ya," Happy said not surprised.

Gajeel did his trademark laugh. "I can't wait to show the power of Black Steel Gajeel."

"Oh no, not you too," Levy whispered with a sweat drop.

Ace was standing on the front of the ship gazing at the water.

Usagi noticed him and how silent he was. "Ace, what's up?"

Ace was thinking about the times he was spent with Luffy and his crew including the day he met Whitebeard.

F

Ace remembered how he started his first crew known as the Spade Pirates. "It's time we show what we're made of!"

On Fishland Island

Hammond and his gang confront Ace and his crew. "Hamo...hamo...hamo... let be straight with you bastards, this island belongs to Fishmen! There are still idiots who are grateful for the protection that the flag offers but this great pirate age and all this hardship we faced on Fishman Island was started by pirates like you, right!?"

Ace confronted the Conger Eel Fishman. "Don't lump me in with him...his actions are his own so it has nothing to do with us."

"Don't shrug off this crime you bastards! Your blood is shared with the people that created this-"

"Enough Hammond!" Aquapad and Thorn arrived at the mermaid cafe. "You have caused enough of this BS!"

"Yes, so leave them be!" Thorn wielding his trident.

"Aquapad, you want to fight then bring!" Hammond prepared to take out his blade until he felt a strong pressure hit him and knocked him out cold as he dropped to the floor.

On the beach.

Ace and the Spade Pirates were drinking with Aquapad and his friends. "So, you and Hammond always headbutt?"

"Yeah, he's a jerk and always been," Aquapad laughed holding a mug.

"Sorry for Aquapad's interference," Rena apologized.

Ace just smiled. "No prob...I'm glad got to meet you guys."

Thorn grinned. "Yeah, we owe Whitebeard a lot for saving our home."

"That's for sure," Jula was making Octopus Fritters. "If you want to know the details, we would be happy to tell."

Angela was dancing around singing but was shy. "I...I..."

"If you want to sing, go ahead, don't be afraid,' Ace encouraged the Angel Fishman.

In the New World.

Ace and his crew encountered Shanks in a cave in a snow mountain.

"I'm here to thank you for saving my little brother Luffy,"

Shanks smiled surprisingly. "Really, I had no idea that Luffy had a big brother."

Ace and his crew encounter Jimbei on a random island. "Jimbei...a warlord, could you introduce me to Whitebeard?'

"Probably, though, I ain't a member of his crew, but, I owe him one...let's see what you got..."

The fight lasted five days later before Ace and Jimbei fainted.

Then Whitebeard pirates including Whitebeard himself appeared. Ace got up instantly and created a wall of fire to protect his crew from Whitebeard. He then looked at the emperor. "My crew isn't out to kill you...that's on me...YOU LET THEM GO!"

"Giving me orders...you cocky punk!" Whitebeard taunted with a confident smile.

Ace was seen on the ground defeated but was conscious. "So, this is my father's greatest rival..."

Whitebeard crouched down in front of the young pirate. "If you set sail with us our flag will be yours...and I will call you my son."

Marco had a small talk after a few days since Ace was spared. "Sorry to tell you this, but you aren't strong enough to kill him. You could start over and get off this ship or accept us as your new family. Anyway, he calls us his sons and we call him pops, it's strange...but nice."

Ace's last words when he died. "There's one thing that hurts...I won't see you fulfill your dream...but I know that you can do it...because you are my brother..."

His new family from Fairy Tail and there was Makarov. "My new son, welcome to Fairy Tail where everyone is treated like family."

Yukiteru was seen bowing before him. "You know, you remind me of Luffy in a way when he was a child." Ace gave Yuki his hat. "Consider this a gift, little brother."

F

"Everyone...THE NEW WORLD IS APPROACHING SOON! BE READY FOR ANYTHING AND ANY ENEMY THAT WE'LL ENCOUNTER!" Ace stated.

Natsu punched his fist into his other hand's palm. "Right, I'm all fired up, aren't you, Happy?"

"Aye, sir!" Happy replied sprouting his wings.

"With my doctor skills, I shall treat any of your injuries!" Fujika declared with a confident look. "Plus, with the potions I have, we shall keep using our magic."

Mirajane had a smile on her face. "Thanks to my improved cooking skills, I shall make us delicious meals."

Erza geared in her Clear Heart Clothing armor. "I hope to show my new swordsman skills including to Rornoro Zoro."

Usagi was longing for this day. "Lord Oden, we shall arrive in Wano someday."

Temukai clashed his fists together. "I can't wait to kick some ass."

Pango stomp his feet in the deck's floor. "This panda is ready to rumble!"

Bonk

"Don't crack the deck, idiot!" Tigress snapped but quickly regained her composure with a smile. "That said, I will fight and assist any allies that we make."

Leone smirked while cracking her knuckles. "I bet break a few skulls more."

Cana held up a wine bottle. "I can hardly wait to find what boozes await for us in the New World!"

Gajeel did his trademark laugh. "Black Steel Gajeel shall show his power to the pirates and the navy that live in the New World!"

Elfman grinned. "I'm ready to show some manly power!"

Aquapad pumped his arms. "I'm ready fight any enemies that gets in our way!"

Lisanna nodded with a smile. "We shall prevail this upcoming war!"

Angela, Rena, and Jula had determination in their eyes.

"My Voice Magic will surely give the enemies a pain in the ears!" Angel stated.

"I can hardly wait to see what adventures awaits us!" Rena declared eagerly.

"I will cut down any enemy that wants to fight," Jula held up eight swords.

Thorn held up his trident. "I will assist in any I can and my magic will help us in a fight."

Lily let out a light chuckle.

Wendy pumped her arms. "I will heal you guys whenever you get hurt." Chelia pumped her arms too. "Same here, the Sky Sisters will assist!"

Carla smiled proudly. "Heh..."

Miyaka held up her pistols with a confident look. "I will shoot down any enemies!"

Mest had his arms crossed with a confident look. Joan let out a small light giggle.

Merraid giggled playfully. "I shall protect the crew with my life and any females we save."

Gilberda cupped her face. "I can hardly wait to see what lovely ladies awaits us in the New World."

Chelsea giggled but didn't say a word.

Leone cracked her knuckles with a grin. "I will crack any skulls that threatens us."

Hinata held her magic items. "With my new magic, I'll be sure to my own in a fight!"

Mao admired Hinata's determination. "So admirable!"

Kosaka smirked. "I will blow away the enemies with my Wind Magic!"

Sapphire flew in the air but stayed in the bubble coat. "I will show the New World what an ancient dragon can do!"

Lucy felt a little nervous. "This sounds scary..."

"Wow, Lucy, you're slimy," Happy joked.

"It's sweat!" Lucy corrected comically.

Arista held up a wrench with a grin. "I fix any damage that the Water Fairy takes!" She then looked back at Fishman Island. "Lily, Vanessa, everyone...we'll see you soon!"

"NEW WORLD AND KAIDO! HERE WE COME!" Ace proclaimed loudly.

Ace and Fairy Tail finally depart from Fishman Island with Arista as the temporary Shipwright. Now, all that's left is to float to the surface and the New World, but, what will happen next before they arrive at Wano and fight against Kaido, find out next time.

End of chapter.