Natsu and the others have brought the unconscious Drake back to the guildhall. To say many of them were surprised was an understatement. Trish and Kat were particularly shocked themselves.

After bringing him to the infirmary, Trish was now looking over her unconscious partner while Natsu, Erza, Lucy, Gray, Wendy, and Happy were explaining the situation to Makarov while the rest of the guild listened.

Makarov: Hmm. Strange that he would attack then retreat.

Erza: He said he had what he needed. But I also think he was letting us know he's out there and can attack us whenever he chooses.

Lucy: That guy was definitely freaky. He moved so fast, it was almost like he was wind.

Erza: Not just the way he moved, there was something odd about him. Like this feeling around him. Not like a normal person, more like some kind of monster; the way he felt, it was cold and dark.

Elfman: Sounds like some fancy dark wizard who needs a manly kick in the ass.

Gray: Man, I can't believe we let that guy blindside us.

Juvia: In your defense, he must have been a strong and powerful opponent to defeat one such as Drake.

Natsu: Guy pulled a cheap shot.

Makarov: I'm sure we'll see this man again soon. 

Laxus: I'm more interested in this transformation Drake underwent.

Mirajane: Are you sure it wasn't a Takeover?

Erza: No, it definitely was not.

Carla: Seems like Drake was hiding some information from us. 

Lisanna: He does have a good reason. 

Ur: What about this other guy? Did he say why he attacked Drake?

Erza: No, but he did say he was Drake's brother.

That statement was a major shock to the present audience.

Cana & Levy: His brother?!

Gray: It's a load of crap if you ask me. Guy probably said that just to mess with us.

Natsu: I don't think so. He did smell a lot like Drake.

Makarov: Did you get this man's name?

Wendy: Unfortunately we didn't.

A single 'ahem' caused the wizards to all turn around to a certain she-demon and a hooded girl who had just arrived.

Happy: Trish? Shouldn't you be with Drake?

Trish: He's fine, I couldn't help but overhear though. 

Kat: This man; blue robe, a katana blade, white hair, eyes that look like they could bore a hole into your very soul?

Erza: Yes. How did you-?

Kat: His name is Vali. And he is Drake's brother; his twin older brother in fact.

The wizards were taken back even further by that little revelation.

Lucy: Twin brother?!

Natsu/Gray/Happy: Are you for real?!

Makarov: Are you certain of this Kat?

Kat: Yes, Drake and I encountered him a few times. 

Trish: Kat and Drake told me about him themselves too. 

Natsu: So this whole thing is just some fight between two brothers?

Kat: No, it's more important than that. 

Levy: (looks at Trish) Did you meet this guy before?

Trish: Once, he wanted my sword; I fought him, and I almost died, but Drake, Kat, and Lady both got me out of there.

Wendy: He almost killed you? Why is he doing this? If he's really Drake's brother...

Carla: I should have known that man would bring trouble.

Trish: Hey back off, will ya? Sure he's secretive, but he deserves a lot more respect, he's been through all sorts of Hells.

Lucy: What do you mean by that?

Kat: It's best if you hear it from him.

Infirmary.

Drake's eyes began to slowly open to a light. He had to briefly close them again to prevent himself from seeing spots. 

He remembered how he got here, he lost to Vali; yet somehow, he felt extremely energetic, like he could run a marathon and fight an army of demons at the same time.

???: Bout time you woke up.

Drake slowly turned his head to see the Iron Dragon Slayer sitting on the bed next to his.

Gajeel: I was getting tired of babysitting a near-dead man.

Drake: (joked) And I was having a nice dream involving me on a tropical island with tons of babes. So, you been here the whole time?

Gajeel: Nah, your blonde girlfriend's been here; but she asked me to cover for her.

Drake: She's not my girlfriend.

He tried to get up, he soon found himself without his shirt; his red Fairy Tail guild emblem on his shoulder was clearly visible. His jacket was thrown at him.

Gajeel: Get up, the old man's expecting you.

Drake sighed as he had a good idea of what was to expect next. Gajeel then helped Drake into the main hall, he sat down on a bench and was surrounded by most of the members.

Drake: Let me guess, Vali?

Carla: You mean your twin brother? Yes.

Natsu: What the hell is that guy's damage?!

Lucy: If he's your brother why is he attacking you?

Drake got all sorts of questions coming to him, but before he could answer, Laxus spoke up.

Laxus: That's enough everyone Drake just got out from the infirmary. I'm sure he has an explanation ready, but let him talk at his own pace.

Drake: Thanks Laxus. Alright, before I get started though, I have to ask you all something; how many of you heard of the Legend of Sparda?

Natsu quickly raised his hand with Happy. Erza explained the details of the story that she heard from Morrison during their job in which they met Drake; the demon who turned on his own kind to protect the human world, the Dark Knight.

Makarov: I have myself heard of the Legend of Sparda. But what does that have to do with all of this?

Drake: Because I'm his son.

The entire guild was silent for about a whole minute.

Everyone: WHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTT?!?!?!

That scream echoed from outside the entire Guild Hall.

Natsu/Gray/Lucy/Happy/Elfman/Cana/Levy/Ur/Lisanna: FOR REAL?!?!

Erza/Mirajane/Gajeel/Carla/Wendy/Juvia/Laxus/Makarov: YOU'RE SPARDA'S SON?!?!

Drake: Yep.

Lucy: (shaking) So then... That Vali guy-

Drake: Is also Sparda's son.

Wendy: You're.... you're.... a demon?

Drake: Half demon. My father was a demon, but my mother was a human. 

Natsu: So... What's the deal with your brother?

Drake: (sighed) After spending some time here in the human world, my old man settled down and married an angel woman named Eva. They had two kids, me and Vergil, and for our first few years it seemed like a normal family. But then one day, our old man decided to leave, and he didn't come back.

Gray: Your dad abandoned you?

Natsu, Gajeel, and Wendy were thinking at this; something very similar happened to each of them.

Drake: I don't need the details at first, but mom told us he had something important to do; it wasn't until recently that I learned he died doing what he was doing.

Wendy: I'm very sorry to hear that.

Drake: After that it was just the three of us for a few years; some time later we were attacked.

Erza: A dark guild?

Drake: Demons.

Levy: Why would demons attack you though?

Drake: Well, for humans; what Sparda did was something that made him a legend. But from the Demons point-of-view it was betrayal and an unforgivable crime. They saw me and my bro as 'half-breeds' and wanted us dead, for bearing the blood of Sparda.

Each guild wizard had his or her own look of sympathy. 

Drake: It wasn't until a few years ago, that I ran into Vali again. But... he wasn't the same brother I knew as a kid. Something happened to him, I don't know what, but he became something else.

Laxus: What is Vali's problem?

Drake: He thinks that the only thing that matters in life is power, and without it you're nothing. He doesn't care who gets in his way or how he does it; if it involves obtaining more power, he'll do it without a second thought.

Lisanna: But if your his brother can't you just say he's wrong?

Dante: I tried, several times, and he tried to run me through with his sword each time.

Erza: How did he get that train of thought?

Drake: (shrugged a bit) I don't know the specifics, but my guess; he found out who our dad really was and he got some kind of superiority complex. He wants as much as power as possible to surpass our father and become the ruler of the human and demon world, because that's how he thinks it can work.

Natsu: You ask me that's a load of crap.

Gray: Same here.

Kat: Regardless, Vali is cunning and dangerous. He even tried to use me once. (shred a tear) 

Ur: Kat...

Makarov: (looks at Drake) Do you think he may come again?

Drake: It's possible, but I'm not sure. Vali is the furthest thing from predictable, but when he does, I don't want anyone in this guild to fight him.

Natsu: No way! (slamming his flaming fist into his palm) That guy blindsided me, not to mention he hurt my friends! If he show's his face I'm gonna put the smack-down on him!

Gray: Get in line! I wanted a piece of payback at Vali too!

Drake: No. You guys are not gonna fight him.

Natsu: Hey! Don't tell me who I can or can't-

Drake: Listen to me!

This caught everyone in off-guard.

Drake: Vali is not someone you can trade fists with. He'll tear through you before you could even blink. (summoned his sword) You see this?

Lucy: Your sword?

Drake: It's a Devil Arm. And it used to belong to our Father, Rebellion. Vali's got one to. It's called Yamato, it's made of the same kind of metal, and it also belonged to our father. When Vali picks up his blade, dozens of demons are killed in a split second.

Several wizards were surprised at this.

Erza's mind: Someone strong like that? How could he even exist?

Drake: If or when Vali comes back, just back off and leave him to me.

Makarov: (deeply sigh) Very well.

Erza: Master?

Makarov: I'm well aware that if even one of my children is danger, we all must strive to assist him or her. However, if Vali is really as strong as Drake makes him out to be, I won't be risking any of your lives fighting him. Should he be sited do not engage him, that goes for all of you.

Most of the wizards nodded in agreement, except for Natsu who was clenching his fists in anger. Drake stared up at the ceiling, deep in thought. He felt his chest and knew Vali had taken his mother's amulet, why?

Drake's mind: What the hell are you up to this time?

Unknown location.

Vali sat in a chair and held two objects in his hand; one of them was the red amulet he took from Drake; the other was near identical only it was blue.

Vali: So... You've involved yourself in a guild brother. That's surprising. (gets up from his chair) Let's see what Fairy Tail has to offer then, shall we?

Vali then began to walk out; it was time to do some researching. Find out why Fairy Tail is so special.

Chapter 12 ended.