Chapter One Hundred & Fifteen:
Almost There
It has been seven years since FairyTails members have gone missing, Seven years since Romeo had gone travelling with Bisca and Alsack on the search of the members yet the thought of Natsu and Anna ran through his mind.
"Hey Romeo I hope you aren't too upset about staying behind" Macao called out to his son who had grown over the years he wore a similar outfit to Natsu Damn he could hardly find any shirts in his sons room anymore.
"Nah.... Even if they're lucky enough to find Tenrou Island I doubt that anybody is still alive" Romeo retorted back flatly to his father who frowned, the young male merely continued to read he had given up on even searching for the lost members.
"Don't be such a downer boy you got to have just a little faith!" The older male retorted back happily yet on the inside he too wondered if they were still alive,
Romeo merely scoffed at his fathers words "but they've been gone seven years" he mumbled just as the doors opened revealing a group of men the man on the front who everyone recognised as Teeboo smirked.
"Holy cow! This dump looks even more deserted than it was yesterday seems less like a guild and more of a kids clubhouse" At Teeboo's words his guildmates snicker
"TEEBOO!" Macao shouted at the man who turned to look at Romeo's father and current Guild master "I thought we agreed that we'll pay ya next month?" He questioned confused as to why he was there,
"Yeah I mentioned it to our master he said no way I'm hell" once more the group of wizards behind him snicker "he said we're gonna have a problem if you don't cough up the money, you better pay up 'cause our master always gets what he wants"
Romeo slammed his book on the table standing up from his seat he glared daggers at Teeboo "screw your master" he spat ignoring his fathers warning "you're not getting any money from us today" he informed walking confidently up to the older man.
Taboo squatted slightly "I suggest you drop the attitude brat" he stated darkly.
"You may be able to boss dad and the others around because they're scared of standing up to you" Romeo stated coldly as his hand enveloped in a purple flame "IF THEY WONT I WILL!! IM NOT GONNA LET YOU GUYS DISGRACE FAIRYTAILS GOOD NAME!" He snarled
Teeboo merely blew out Romeo's flame which caused the boy to let out a surprised gasp "hate to tell ya but the names already been disgraced you can train hard your whole life AND THERE'S STILL NO WAY YOU'D EVER BEAT ME!!!" he snarled grabbing ahold of his massive sword Teeboo went to strike the boy.
Romeo embraced himself for the contact but it never came instead Teeboo let out a surprised shout as he was kicked to the other side of the guild slamming into the wall
Teeboo's members turned to face the intruder only for most of the males to be hit with ice make magic and sliced with swords different types of magic was thrown in every possible direction Macao noticed one of Teeboo's men being slammed through a wall by an iron club and the other's arm was scratched brimming with purple,
A familiar chuckle filled the air which caused Romeo to open his eyes his hues filled with tears seeing a familiar face...... Natsu.
"GUESS WHO'S BACK!!"
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Anna walked through the castle walls alone Acnologia said that he wanted to talk with her father, why? She does not know but didn't question the chaos dragon merely stating that she will be going to her room to pack for EarthLand.
Anna wore a gorgeous white gown with silver detailing and crystals which also came with a cape. According to her grandmother Freya the gown was made by the silk of Asgardian fae's and hair from pure unicorns which are extremely hard to find.
Anna got everything prepared she opened up her space compartment and threw in multiple articles of clothing which was over a dozen yet she knew that she would most likely make her own when she gets back on earth, Asgardian and Olympic clothing are not what humans would be used to so she decided to use the outfits (mainly gowns) for special occasions.
A knock on the door soon sounded before opening revealing Loki in his frost giant form "my daughter" the god of mischief, lies and stories spoke in a soft tone yet Anna could hear the sadness.
"It pains me to leave daddy it does but I have word from the outside, Natsu, Laxus, Eric, Gajeel..... everyone has been found! I can go back to them!" She exclaimed happily only to gasp when Loki pulled her into his arms stroking her long blonde hair which had grown over the years of living within the realms.
"Blessuð my beautiful daughter" The god whispered before he placed a cold object within Anna's hands who looked down to see a black key shaped as the moon "take Fenrir with you, that giant mutt won't stop begging me for the bones of our enemies"
Loki pulled himself away feeling a presence by the door he turned on his wheel and walked out passing by Acnologia to which both men nodded in respect at one another, The Chaos dragon stepped into the room immediately noticing the crestfallen look upon his chosens crystal blue eyes.
The two had became very close over the years, Acnologia and Anna we're practically inseparable feeling their mate bond get stronger and stronger but the blue maned man knew that she could feel the others as soon as seven years had passed and he knew that they needed to get to them.
But why not watch from afar and reveal themselves in a place that they least expect? Acnologia especially wants to piss off a certain lightning dragon after all.
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As the night came Natsu and the other dragon slayers celebrated to their hearts content well, all apart from one. Laxus he was sat at the bar staring down at his untouched drink.
Whenever someone would try to talk to the lightning dragon slayer Laxus would merely zap them with a single bolt of his magic chasing them to fly through the wall.
"ANNA'S NOT COMING BACK NATSU NOT NOW NOT NEVER SHE DIDN'T EVEN LOVE YOU! NOT LIKE I DO!" Laxus groaned in annoyance at the sound of Lucy's voice and he knew the other dragons were too yet the fire dragon slayer glared dangerously at the blonde.
Natsu slammed his fists down on the table smashing it into pieces which caused the entire guild to go silent "don't..... don't you DARE TALK ABOUT MY MATE LIKE THAT!" he roared pupils turns into slits his entire body caught on fire.
Lucy snarled at the fire dragon slayer "just you watch Natsu Dragneel when I come back I'll be the most powerful wizard in Fiore more powerful than that whore of a sister of mine and YOU will be with me" she stated all of her bags were gathered at the entrance of the guild hall which took up most of the space since they were now in a small windmill.
"GET LOST!" Gajeel snapped 'no one calls his mate a whore and gets away with it' he thought his right hand morphed into a iron club as he pointed right at Lucy's chest "I think it's best you leave Heartfilia because I ain't afraid to hit a woman right Cobra?"
Eric who stood besides the fellow dragon slayer smirked his clawed hand now against his cheek as he stared at the pathetic blonde with fake sympathy "I dunno I kind of like how she's is in fear her mind is practically filled with different things".
Lucy gulped she looked around seeing if anyone would help her from the dragon slayers yet everyone stared at her with so much hate even Erza and Mirajane, the eldest Heartfilia glared before grabbing as much of her belongings she could before storming out of the guild hall.
"Where do you think she will be heading Master?" Erza questioned Macarov who stared at the doorway where Lucy once stood, the guild master merely sighed chugging down a large mug of beer he didn't want to question since he didn't know, Macarov could only hope that they don't come across her again.
"You don't really think mama's gone do you Laxus?" Wendy sniffled her eyes were filled with tears as she looked up at the oldest dragon slayer within the room who glanced over to the sky maiden with a small smile.
"Nah kid knowing Anna she's probably out there looking for us" Laxus replied back in a soft tone, his grandfather smiled at the scene before he remembered something he gestured for Mirajane and Erza to follow him the three leaving the guild hall.
'Time to pay these bastards a visit and of course 'they' will be there to sweeten the deal".
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Macarov sat within the Twilight Ogre guild sitting opposite was none other than Banaboster the guild master a middle-aged man, having a shaved face with a haircut resembling a military one. He has a broad jaw, wide lips, and a thick nose. His thin eyebrows reach up into his hair, and he wears tinted glasses. Banaboster dons a yellowish green pinstriped suit and pants with a purple cape over the outfit that has a button with the Twilight Ogre emblem.
"I'm done playing' games, old man. I ain't got nothin' else to say to you mmmkay?" Banaboster stated a lit cigar in his mouth "there ain't no way I'm gonna back down until you and your guild have paid the debt you owe me"
"I would like nothing more than to pay you! But I'm sure your well aware of the financial rut we've found ourselves in" Macarov exclaimed cheerfully as he kicked his leg off the chair he was sat upon.
"You're business records have a lot of holes in them it makes you wonder if we're paying more than we really owe" Mirajane informed as she smiled innocently at Twilight Ogres guild master.
"Would you care to explain that?" Erza asked raising her brow as she waited for Banaboster to reply he seemed to have started to sweat yet he wouldn't back down on them something the red head knew all too well.
"YOU TRAMP! Are you accusing me of fraud or somethin-" Banaboster snapped only to feel the coolness of a blade against his Addams apple a dark shadowy figure hovered behind him Erza and Mira stared in shock whilst Makarov wasn't fazed.
"Not at all! You can be assured that we'll repay whatever we owe with proper interest" Macarov informed the guild master before he added "Someday"
Banaboster completely ignored the blade pushing it away with his hand he stood up at his full height glaring down at the small man opposite him "you're starting to try my patience! YOU LITTLE PISS ANT!" He snarled.
"Forgive me that came out wrong! What I meant is that we should start by renegotiating our interests rate" the fairytail guild master stated which made the Twilight Ogre's master even more confused and angry.
"WHAT!? I DON'T NEGOTIATE WITH DEAD BEATS WHO ROUGH UP MY BOYS AND DONT PAY THEIR DEBTS! CAPICHE!? You think you're tough little man but I'll make you pay for being disrespectful me and my boys got a reputation to uphold!" Banaboster snarled as he leaned nose to nose with Macarov who grimiced as he felt spit on his face.
Erza felt a chill run down her spine and so did Mira the two girls noticed how the guild became colder and colder yet the Twilight Ogres didn't seem to take notice the female wizards merely watched their master converse.
"Understood. We only came here to discuss money but we can discuss your reputation as well!" Macarov smiled seeing the shock in Banaboster eyes "I have no problem telling you what I think".
Banaboster screamed kicking the table with his foot "YOU WANNA WEAR CEMENT SHOES YOU OLD GEEZER!?" He snapped knowing that the old man had hit a nerve.
"Get payback for what's owed if memory served that's the Twilight Ogres creed much like an eye for and eye." Macarov snapped as he glared at Banaboster.
Erza had pink Sakura petals surrounding her her hair blew slightly "Indeed and when you think of it in those terms you owe us for seven years of property damage and abuse"
Mirajane on the other hand was glowing purple "so it seems you owe us it's only fair our guild be paid back for each and every claim during that time" the albino haired wizard smirked,
"The suffering my children have endured at your hands all the years I wasn't there for them! It brings tears to my eyes YOU HEAR ME SO IF ITS A WAR YOU WANT ITS WAR YOUR GONNA GET!?" Macarov snarled now in his giant form Banaboster looked like an any compared to him.
"Don't forget Master, he will not only be with war with FairyTail but with the three realms as well" a sweet voice called out both Mirajane and Erza gasped seeing Anna walking passed them in an armout they had never seen before.
Her eyes were golden black pupils became slits, she wore a gorgeous white and red kimono with golden stitching. Red tattoos marked her arm and face like tribal markings. Red horns grew from her head. And in her hand a large sword.
"T-The White Knight!" One of Twilight Ogre's members pointed out before he fainted within someone's arms which caused Anna to roll her eyes turning her gaze to the master.
"I am Anna Laufeyson! Daughter of Layla Vermillion And Loki Laufeyson also known as the god of lies Queen of the dragon realm, heir to the celestial world, empress of dragons!" Anna informed her voice filled with authority which just made the entire room turn even colder and colder by the second.
Outside Macao and Wakaba watched as their guild master and most powerful members completely destroy Twilight ogre they could practically see the smirk on the girls faces yet they were confused when a cloaked person walked in but thought nothing of it.
"Well! I never really expected for them to go the diplomatic route in the first place" Wakaba exclaimed just as one of Twilight Ogre's members we're flung out of the window followed by a dozen swords.
"I'm surprised that they held out this long!" Macao scoffed stepping aside when a member fell to the ground from the sky ducks floating around his head.
Wakaba sighed "ya know hearing them go to work in there makes the past seven years seem like nothing more than a bad dream, Damn Anna would of probably demolished the entire hall if she was here" he laughed not knowing who was inside fighting the entire guild.
Macao laughed "I couldn't agree more" he exclaimed before the two heard footsteps approaching "NATSU! What are you doing here!?Wakaba shouted out at the male "I thought you guys went on a job or something!" Macao added.
The salmon haired male seemed upset as he walked passed the two males only to stop when a familiar scent filled his senses 'Anna....' He thought quickly shaking it off 'it's impossible the giant took her into that portal back on Tenrou Island..... who knows where she could be now'.
"I....." he spoke up causing the older males to look at him sadly "I have to find her, I have to find Anna" he stated before he walked passed Macao and Wakaba who watched him walk away.
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"Thank you for helping us with your majesty" Macarov bowed respectfully at the young queen of realms who chuckled patting the guild master's head as she sat on the sofa beside him watching the walls of Twilight Ogre's guild hall literally fall.
"No need for royal Status's master just Anna is fine and it's the least I can do my father has watched those bastards use our members like puppets to their own suck games" the celestial mage spat anger filled her crystal hues at the memories her father had shown her months ago.
Anna felt hands being placed on her shoulders turning around she came face to face with both Mirajane and Erza both girls had tears within their eyes can you blame them? They hadn't seen the mage in seven years and only now are they seeing her after so long.
"Will you come back?" The red haired wizard asked first yet Erza could tell that was a 'no' as Anna looked down at the ground sadly "Why?" She asked in a mere whisper.
Mirajane sighed patting Anna's shoulder "no matter what your reasoning is we understand" she spoke sweetly it made Anna's eyes water the blonde hadn't heard Mira's voice in years "but at least let us know where you will be staying"
"With me" a deep voice called out from the corner of the room revealing a cloaked man who Anna knew very well whilst Macarov narrowed his eyes at the figure so did Mira and Erza.
Anna hopped off the sofa and ran up to the cloaked male who opened his arms. Hugging the small mage immediately "my little dove, wonderful work indeed" he purred causing Anna to blush in embarrassment.
The cloaked male took off his hood revealing Acnologia,ignoring the fairy tails masters horrified look the chaos dragon walked up to a cowering Banaboster he almost laughed seeing the fool had peed himself yet he was ready to end this war once and for all.
Pointing a single index finger at the Twilight Ogre's master Acnologia stared into the eyes of a scared man his lips curled up onto a sinister smirk as he asked one simple question.
"How does it feel to be beaten by the king and queen of dragons?"