Chapter 8: The Silver Flash!

Last time Cyrus met the Edolas Fairy Tail and has now set his sights on the capital to rescue his guild mates from the king. Although Edolas is a dangerous place for him and his guild mates.

Cyrus had been walking for about a day at this point as he tried to find any nearby towns that could point him in the direction of the capital. "I'm getting nowhere like this, hopefully Natsu and Wendy have had better luck then I've had so far on this journey." Cyrus said with an annoyed groan as he looked at the endless expanse of open planes and large rock formations in front of him. "I'm starting to regret not asking Lisanna for a map before I left, but I have to keep going." Cyrus grumbled to himself as he continued on his way towards his unknown destination.
Cyrus couldn't help but shake the feeling that he was being watched by someone or something. "Am I being followed? No I haven't caught the attention of any soldiers that serve the king. At the same time, I'm certainly not alone." Cyrus thought to himself as he remained calm, but kept his guard up in case things went south. Cyrus noticed that the sun was starting to set as he had almost spent another day walking. "I should probably stop to rest, but at the same time I don't know how long Levy and the rest of the guild have before being turned into energy." Cyrus mumbled to himself as he opted to once again walk all throughout the night.
After another hour of walking Cyrus found himself walking through a bunch of large rock formations that surrounded him from as sides. Cyrus stopped when he heard the sound of clattering metal and saw movement from behind a few of the rock formations. "Looks like I've been spotted, well looks like I better get ready for a fight." Cyrus thought to himself as he reached into his coat and gripped the handle of the shotgun Edo-Levy gave him. Suddenly a group of soldiers holding spears and staffs that had a white orb on top of them stepped out and surrounded him.

"You! Being from another world, you are under arrest by order of the king!" One of the soldiers shouted as all of them pointed their weapons at him. "Oh is that so? Well your king can shove his order up his ass before going straight to hell! As for all of you, well think fast!" Cyrus shouted as he whipped out the shotgun before firing the first round that burst in a large ball of fire that ignited three of the soldiers. Cyrus quickly rolled under four spears before firing the second round that burst into a small twister that sent the four soldiers flying backwards.
              Cyrus jumped backwards out of the way as he ejected the two empty shotgun shells before quickly loading two more before closing up the gun. Cyrus whipped around and delivered a round house kick to another soldier's head before firing his next two rounds at five more soldiers. The first one exploded into water that drenched the soldier's armor while the second one crackled with electricity that electrocuted the soaked soldiers. "You know I thought not being able to use my magic would put me at a disadvantage, but apparently everyone in this world is pathetic!" Cyrus said as his unnerving grin spread across his face as he looked over the downed soldiers with amusement in his eyes.
                 Cyrus was about to reload and finish up the remaining soldiers, but something flashed in the sky as something dropped down in front of him. Cyrus stumbled back, but whatever dropped down in front of him broke the shotgun clean in two. Cyrus looked at his attacker only to find what must be the Edolas version of Erza.

"So you must be this Erza Knightwalker I've heard about, gotta admit you certainly share skill with weapons that my world's Erza has." Cyrus said as he dropped the broken shotgun to the ground as Knightwalker stood up and looked at him. For some reason Knightwalker was taken aback at the sight of Cyrus. "So you must be the other world version of the Silver Flash." Knightwalker said as Cyrus gave her a confused look.
                "Silver Flash? Sorry lady I have no idea who your talking about." Cyrus said as he stared Knightwalker dead in the eye. "It is a title that belongs to Edolas's version of you, he not only served the king, but held the title of Edolas's Greatest Swordsman." Knightwalker explained as she points her spear closer to Cyrus's neck. "Greatest Swordsman? Guess he really is different from me, I've never swung a sword in my life!" Cyrus said as he remained still as not to get skewered through the neck. "It doesn't matter, I'll kill you just like I killed that fool who thought he stood a chance without the use of magic!" Knightwalker shouted as she pulled back her spear and thrust it towards Cyrus.
                   A flash of silver was all Cyrus saw as the blade of a katana blocked Knightwalker's spear easily. Standing in front of him was a man in blue robes, a large hat that obscured his face and a rather long katana in his hand.

(AN: Like this but with blue robes.)

"Well Knightwalker I must say I never took you for the type to strike down an unarmed opponent. I suppose your title of Fairy Hunter is just a fancy way of saying coward?" The Swordsman taunted as Cyrus noticed an all to familiar smile spread across his face under the hat. "No, you can't still be alive! I killed you two years ago!!" Knightwalker said as she took a step back as her body shook in both rage and what appeared to be fear at the sight of the Swordsman.
The Swordsman's smile only grew as a gleam of green appeared under his hat as he rested the blade of his katana on his shoulder. "Your first mistake was assuming me collapsing meant I was dead. You did break my old katana, but over the past two years I have come into possession of a new one as you can see. This is Suigin, the strongest sword in Edolas!" The Swordsman said as he lazily slashed his sword across the ground as pressurized wind cut through the ground and defeated all of the Edolas Soldiers while Knightwalker narrowly avoided the attack from the Katana.

              The Swordsman sheathed Suigin before turning to look at Cyrus. "I must say that it is rather strange to look at someone who shares my face." The Swordsman said as Cyrus's eyes widened in surprise. "Don't tell me your..." Cyrus said as the Swordsman removed his hat as it now hung on his back. Cyrus found himself staring into his own green eyes and face. The only difference between him and his Edolas counterpart was that Edo-Cyrus had his messy blue hair pulled back into a messy ponytail. "Greetings me from another world, Cyrus, the Silver Flash at your service." Edo-Cyrus said as he preformed a quick bow towards Cyrus.
Cyrus grit his teeth in annoyance before delivering a punch to his Edolas counterpart's face. Edo-Cyrus stumbled backwards from the punch, but seemed to understand why he received this reaction. "That's for abandoning your sister you prick! Honestly she has spent the last two years thinking you wanted nothing to do with her!" Cyrus growled as he glared at his counterpart in rage. "I deserved that, but I left my sister to protect her. I had become the king's main target two years ago. That and I had to find a way to help the people of Edolas." Edo-Cyrus said as he rubbed the side of his face that Cyrus had punched.
"Are you really me? The only person I care about is my sister! Everyone else can go to hell for all I care!" Cyrus growled as Edo-Cyrus laughed at his words in amusement. "That may have been true at one point Cyrus, but your eyes seem to tell a different story entirely." Edo-Cyrus said with another good natured chuckle. Cyrus gave him a confused look as his counterpart handed him a glass bottle that held a single circular red pill in it.

"What is this?" Cyrus asked as he looked at the pill in slight confusion. "A fellow in a mask with multiple staffs gave me that. Apparently it's called an X-Ball, if you take it, it will allow you to use your magic here in Edolas." Edo-Cyrus said as Cyrus's eyes widened in surprise at his words.
Cyrus let his trademark grin spread across his face as he opened to bottle before quickly taking the X-Ball. Cyrus could feel his magic return to him as he looked at the still stunned Knightwalker. "Alright I'm back in business! Let's see how you handle me now you sadistic bitch!" Cyrus said as his smile never left his face. Although Edo-Cyrus put his arm up to stop his counterpart. "Please Cyrus, let me handle Knightwalker. You take this map that will lead you to the capital, your guild mates will need your help for the coming battle." Edo-Cyrus said as he tossed his counterpart a map.
Cyrus gave his Edolas counterpart a concerned look. "Are you sure? You don't use magic and that psycho's spear is brimming with magic energy." Cyrus said as his counterpart simply laughed. "Believe me, I never needed magic to earn my title. I won't let someone as cowardly as Knightwalker strike me down!" Edo-Cyrus said as he gently rested his hand on Suigin. Cyrus chuckled as he started to continue on his way. "Give her hell for me will Ya?" Cyrus shouted over his shoulder as Knightwalker lunged to skewer him, but Edo-Cyrus was already in front of her and blocked the attack with Suigin once again as his counterpart got away.
Knightwalker jumped back as she glared at Edo-Cyrus with rage burning brightly in her eyes. "I killed you once Silver Flash I can kill you again! When will you wake up and realize you stand no chance against the power of magic?!" Knightwalker roared as she pointed her spear at the samurai. Edo-Cyrus let out a low chuckle as he sheathed Suigin again as his smile spread across his face. Knightwalker felt her entire body shiver in fear at the sight of that smile, despite his friendly nature, Edo-Cyrus was an absolute demon in combat. Edo-Cyrus shrugged off the top part of his robes as they now hung at his waist.
Edo-Cyrus's well muscled arms and torso were now on full display. The thing that caught Knightwalker's eye however was the giant scar that started at the swordsman's left shoulder and ended at his right hip. "You remember when you gave me this scar Knightwalker? Unfortunately this wound didn't kill me! Now let me show you why magic is something that makes the weak think their strong!" Edo-Cyrus said darkly as he drew Suigin before raising it above his head gently as his green eyes gleamed. Knightwalker had not felt fear in a long time, she remembered how terrifying the Silver Flash was in their first battle. Without a word, Edo-Cyrus swung his sword down.

              Knightwalker narrowly avoided the powerful attack the cut three of the large rock formations behind her clean in half and left a large cut line in the ground. However a sizable cut opened on her right cheek as blood started to leak from it. "H-How....h-how did you obtain such power?!" Knightwalker demanded in a commanding tone that came out more like a whimper. "How? Unlike you I trained my body and mine to obtain a power born solely from my skill and body's strength. Unlike you who used magic to quickly rise to such a high position." Edo-Cyrus said as he gently rested Suigin's blade on his shoulder as his unnerving smile grew larger.
Knightwalker tightened the grip on her spear as she grit her teeth in rage and determination. "I will kill you Silver Flash!!!" Knightwalker roared as magic charged on the end of her spear as she jumped high into the air. Edo-Cyrus remained still as Knightwalker launched the magic at him, causing an explosion that completely engulfed him.

Knightwalker landed as she let out a triumphant laugh at her victory. "It appears your all talk Silver Flash!" Knightwalker said as she continued to laugh as she stared at the smoke. Suddenly violent winds dispersed the smoke revealing Edo-Cyrus still alive and completely unharmed from the magic explosion. "Celebrating your victory prematurely once again Knightwalker? It seems you never learn from your mistakes." Edo-Cyrus said in a disappointed tone as he looked at the warrior.
Knightwalker could feel her fear return and only grow larger at the sight of Edolas's Greatest Swordsman's new found power. "Look at you, quaking in your boots! It reminds me of the first time we fought and you tried to kill me. You honestly thought you bested me, yet you failed to realize I still considered you an ally at the time and hoped to talk some sense into you." Edo-Cyrus said as Knightwalker felt a shiver run through her entire body as she felt her heart in her throat. "Y-You were always to warm-hearted for your own good! To think you would consider someone trying to slay you as your ally!" Knightwalker said as she shakily pointed her spear at Edo-Cyrus.
That dangerous gleam flashed in Edo-Cyrus's eyes as he gripped Suigin's handle with both handles as he prepared to attack. "Your right, unfortunately for you I never make the same mistake twice! It is time to end this Knightwalker!" Edo-Cyrus lunged at Knightwalker at blinding speeds that earned him his title of Silver Flash. Knightwalker lunged at him as she prepared to run him through with his spear. "One Sword Style, Execution of Silent Steel!!!" Edo-Cyrus shouted as he and Knightwalker exchanged attacks as both now stood behind one another.

            A shockwave was produced from the clash as both of them stood in complete silence. Suddenly a large cut wound appeared on Knightwalker's abdomen as parts of her armor broke off and blood leaked out of her mouth. Knightwalker dropped to her knees as she started coughing up blood as Edo-Cyrus stood up straight and sheathed Suigin as his bare chest was completely unharmed. "Now do you see why simply having magic is not enough to defeat me Knightwalker? Until you stop relying on magic, you will never come close to beating me!" Edo-Cyrus said as he put the top half of his robes back on.
Knightwalker tried and failed to stand as she collapsed her her knees once again as Edo-Cyrus placed his hat back on his head once again. "Kill me! You've already humiliated me so just strike me down already Silver Flash!!" Knightwalker demanded as she coughed up more blood from her injuries. Edo-Cyrus looked over his shoulder once at Knightwalker as his green eyes gleamed, scaring the Fairy Hunter to her very core. "Kill you? I am not a barbarian who slays someone weaker then me to get some type of sick enjoyment!" Edo-Cyrus said as before he started to walk away from the fallen Fairy Hunter.
"Besides there is someone else that will do battle with you. I can't talk sense into you, but perhaps she can." Edo-Cyrus said before he walked off in the direction of the capital in order to assist Earthland's Fairy Tail in the battle against the king and his army. Knightwalker watched him go as she heard the flapping of Legion wings above her as soldiers carried her onto one before they started to fly her back to the capital for medical attention. Knightwalker could still feel her body shaking in fear as the Silver Flash had traumatized with both his strength and his words. How could she hope to protect her king with a demon like him as her enemy? Knightwalker quickly passed out from her wounds and exhaustion as she was flown back to the capital.

So Cyrus met his Edolas Counterpart and can use his magic once again! Edo-Cyrus defeated Erza Knightwalker and is on his way to assist his Earthland counterpart and his guild mates! Please tell me your thoughts on this extra long chapter in the comments as always! What awaits Cyrus at the Edolas's capital? What battle will he have to fight next to save his sister and guild mates? What other members of his guild will he reunite with? Find out in the next chapter of Fairy Tail: The Quicksilver Devil!

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