A/N: Hello this is your actual author this time, duodragoon [N/N: 'bout damn time…]. I know weird, right? I usually let Sky handle all these things, but I had something to tell you guys. So, for the next three chapters we will be focusing on two groups at a time over the period of a week; for instance, one chapter will focus on Duo and Hikari's group and what they did in the week while another chapter will focus on Akiko and Jarvan's groups and what they did during that same week.
I want to try this style out, 'cause in upcoming arcs there will be many things happening and if I do a play-by-play of each group it may drag longer than I would like (notice the last chapter is by far the longest and I still slimmed it down) [N/N: And we ALL know how well I handle long updates *sighs*.]. If you guys want me to use this style, or just overload everyone, leave a comment, and let me know. Thank you for reading up through now and... Oh, I almost forgot, there is a side that I left out of the last chapter, and it's very important, so here it is! [N/N: *yawns* -uuhh? Oh, It's my turn now? Well, what are we waiting for!? Let's get this show started!]
*Disclaimer: neither duodragoon nor I own/have any affiliation with Fairy Tail; all rights go to Hiro Mashima. Seriously, we just do this for fun*
The New Fairy Tail
Guild Alliance Arc: A Bit of Housekeeping
Chapter 20.5: A Forgotten [N/N: Thanks, duo] Talk
*It is late afternoon and we see Erza standing on a cliff overlooking the council. We hear footsteps coming closer then they stop*
"You're late," Erza says calmly and turns around.
*Standing in front of her is an average height, blue haired Mage with a black cloak and armor just visible beneath the cloak. This mage is Jellal Fernandes, once an outlaw, he is now the leader of the council's Shadow Brigade*
He snickers, "Why Ms. Councilwoman, you expect too much of a lowly Mage, such as myself, to be fast enough to be here in the blink of an eye." Erza then chuckles, "Please, you have Racer and Mest at your disposal; no excuses." Jellal laughs and stands next to her, "So what did you want to talk about?" Erza turns back to look at the council, "I'm assuming you heard about our newest guest?" Jellal, with a serious look, nods, "Yes, Excel, what about him?"
Erza shakes her head, "That may not be the case, we did a complete check on him and we found that there was some mind manipulation done to him. Sound familiar?" We see some sweat drip down Jellal's face, "Never gonna let that go, will you? Why are you telling me?" Erza puts her hand on her chin in a thinking pose, "I'm assuming you also heard about the guild battle between Ice Devil and Fairy Tail, right?" Jellal nods, "Yes, the one that you caused."
*Flashback*
Erza is on a holo call with Gray on the other side, Gray yells, "You want me to do what!?" Without flinching Erza calmly repeats herself, "I would like for you to start a guild war with Fairy Tail." Gray responds, "What's the purpose of this, we're content with the status quo. There is no way my guild will go for this!" Erza stomps her foot, "And that is the problem! The "status quo" is what no wizard should strive for. Staying complacent will get someone killed on the battlefield, or worse..." There is an awkward silence for a few minutes before Gray asks, "What exactly is happening?" Erza shakes her head, "Hopefully nothing, but just in case prepare your children…for War."
*Flashback ends*
Erza nods, "It needed to be done to prepare for what might be coming." Jellal comments, "True, they aren't like us. This generation has silver spoons and don't work as hard, but still they are gifted. Do you think they needed the push?" "At the guild war, a person in a dark cloak appeared, followed by Brazz becoming an ice demon," Erza responds. Jellal looks at her with a shocked and worried face. She continues, "Once we checked him, we found the same type of magic that was used on Metalico was also used with Brazz."
Jellal connects the dots, "So, you're saying that there's a connection between what ever happened in that tower and Brazz's transformation?" Erza confirms his theory, "That is the idea. Which is why I called you here. I want you to take Metalico and help him; he may be our only key to figuring out who they are, what they are planning, and what they can do." She looks over at Jellal who has a constipated look on his face, "But why me of all people?" Erza gains an irritated expression, "You are the one who has dealt with memory problems, and I am your boss SO what I say goes!" Jellal, sensing Erza's rage, nods.
He turns to walk away and asks, "Do you think they'll be ready for whatever is coming?" Erza grins, "Spoiled they may be, but they are still the next generation and we must put our faith in them." Jellal smirks and walks away. He stops a few feet away, "Oh yeah, how is that boy of yours?" Immediately, a nerve has been struck within Erza, "He has a cold. Unfortunately, my duties here stop me from comforting him." The camera shows Erza's face and it is flooded with tears. Jellal chuckles, "Well he has a great mom, he's lucky, and the man who got you is the greatest guy ever." He then continues to walk. Erza sighs and thinks, 'He's also an idiot.'
N/N: Well, there you have it! Things are shaping up, and the evil is fast approaching! The renegade himself Jellal is here, and the council is slowly catching on to these evil plans. Will they be prepared though? Only time will tell. As always, if you are enjoying the story let us know with a review, follow, favorite, constructive criticism? We don't care, just let us hear it!
Until next time FanFiction, this is
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duodragoon & SkyFlameDragon
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Signing off
