3rd POV:

It was another day at Magnolia in Fairy Tail. After a one day trip in Y/n's home world, it seems most of the Fairy Tail members have received a bombardment of jobs since they came back and the victory from Grand Magic Games. Y/n, Kuroka, Rossweisse, Ur, Chisato and Asia decided to help them out as they went their separate ways for a while. As they finished their jobs, they decided that they deserve a nice hot bath to relax and have some girl talk.

As for Y/n, he went to his house where Irene, Heine and Juliet, along with Latina and Grace to look out for. To kill their free time, they went ahead to do some sword and fighting training. And to their surprise, they had visitors such as Sting, Rogue, Yukino, Frosch, and Lector. They wanted to hang out for a while, and so they joined in with his training and Irene's guidance for a few hours. After that, they laid down on the grass, saw the skies and the view of the town. They talked about some news they liked to share.

Sting: Phew! Oh man! Your strength is so awesome! You and Natsu are a great pair!

Rogue: A guildmaster must be in his shape for any challenges ahead. And yes, your strength is indeed admirable.

Lector: Just like Sting mentioned and he's right, you and Natsu are alike in some way.

Frosch: I think so too.

Heine: Thanks to him and Lady Irene, I feel we've gotten a bit stronger. I'd say it's progress.

Juliet: Yeah... Hey, I'm starving here. When's lunch?

Right on cue, Irene came out of the house with a picnic basket along with Yukino, Latina, and Grace held a small box. Y/n was confused at first, but for now, they started to eat the food they made and they enjoy it. And Y/n took some photos.

Yukino: This tastes delicious, Miss Irene.

Irene: Thank you. I learned quite a bit from Y/n and Kuroka, of course.

Latina: Mommies and papa's food is always yummy!

Lector: I totally agree!

Frosch: I think so too!

They see Latina, Grace, Lector, and Frosch are hanging out, they find it adorable.

Y/n: Looks like the cats and kids get along so well together. That's cute.

Rogue: *comically cries* Oh Frosch!

Sting: Pull yourself together, man.

Yukino: Well he can't help himself.

Heine: Grace, where did you find that box?

Grace: Oh right! This is for you, papa.

Grace gave the small box to Y/n. They were a bit confused and curious about what's inside. Y/n opens the box, sees a small note of paper, it says "Feel the connection of heart and soul, both you and your 'summon', to transcend their form and power in greater heights. Use wisely. From, E." They looked at Y/n with his smile as he knew exactly who wrote it. It revealed three shiny large orbs, while inside a symbol color of Lucario, Latios and Latias, along with a small rainbow orb with a regular symbol. They were amazed to see it.

Juliet: Whoa! So shiny!

Latina: So pretty!

Rogue: An intriguing items you have.

Irene: I can somehow feel the power from those items.

Sting: Do you know what it is and who is it from?

Y/n: Yeah I know this from my other mom. It's called Mega Stone while the other is the Key Stone. I'll use it when the time is right.

Lector: Sounds cool. You'll get to see it in action.

Rogue: We should head back to our guild hall. We got some busy jobs to do.

Yukino: Yeah. Let's not keep them waiting.

Sting: Right. It's great hanging out with ya. We'll see each other again soon.

Y/n: Yeah, no problem.

Sting, Lector, Rogue, Frosch, and Yukino said their byes and are heading back to Sabertooth guild hall while Y/n, Irene, Heine, Juliet, Latina, and Grace are going back to Fairy Tail guild hall.

As they arrived at Fairy Tail guild hall, they met with laughter at the certain duo while Natsu and Gray grumbled and looked away.

Natsu: Tch. I swear, I'll never do a job with Gray again.

Gray: Obviously, I could say the same with that idiot.

Elfman: Hahaha! You two are hopeless.

Romeo: And we thought that they had grown up.

Irene, Heine and Juliet went to the bar with Makarov, Laxus, Fried and Mirajane while Y/n met up with Kuroka, Asia, Rossweisse and Chisato, along with Lucy, Happy, Wendy, and Carla. Of course, Latina and Grace give their moms a hug.

Kuroka: Hey darling, glad you came in, nya.

Y/n: Yep, so how is everyone doing?

Asia: It was quite eventful from earlier today, but we're doing well.

Chisato: *giggles* But we can't say anything with those four.

They looked at Erza and Ur who were angry as their intimidating aura formed while looking at Natsu and Gray continued to grumble.

Y/n: *chuckled* Lemme guess, Natsu and Gray did something stupid... again, right?

Lucy: *sigh* Yep.

The girls had their hot bath to relax from the jobs they had and met an unknown visitor which a few were not familiar with while the other girls knew her very well. Lucy, Wendy, and Carla explained to them what happened in a nutshell, Erza and Wendy along with Carla had a job doing a play. Which Y/n finds it a bit funny. After they've been searching for Natsu and Gray as Ur joins in, they find them fighting until they punch Erza and Ur, which they didn't take too well.

Y/n: Guess they had it coming to them.

Carla: Afraid so.

Rossweisse: Never a dull moment.

Lucy: You got that right.

Latina and Grace went up to Erza and Ur, they sat on their laps and hugged them and they're feeling better.

Latina: Mommies, does it help you?

Grace: Does it make your bad day go away?

Erza and Ur felt their hearts pierced by their adorableness and they hugged back.

Erza and Ur: Yes! Thank you sweetie!

Carla: At least that's the only way to cure their day.

Wendy: Yeah. That's sweet.

Meanwhile at the bar...

Makarov: Honestly, couldn't they work together just once?

Laxus: What's the harm? They got some pent up energy.

Mirajane: Master...

Makarov, Laxus, Fried, Irene, Heine and Juliet looked at Mirajane who came back with a requested job.

Mirajane: We just received an emergency job request.

Irene: My goodness, another one?

Mirajane: Ever since the Grand Magic Games, we've been getting a few specific job requests for certain wizards.

Laxus: Yeah I've noticed.

Mirajane: It's like we're all celebrities now.

Heine: I guess things have changed around here before we came.

Juliet: And we're becoming like a busy bee here.

Fried: Well the Volwatt job is a prime example of that.

Laxus: Hmph. In that case, things were better than before.

Makarov: Hey Natsu and Gray! We got another job for you two!

Natsu and Gray: Not happening!!!

Lucy: Didn't they already have done with the job a while ago?

Erza: You two better behave yourselves. Try to be more cooperative this time. For the guild and others.

Ur: Or you're in for the world of pain with our fists.

Natsu and Gray quickly looked away while sweating from their threats. Makarov looked at the flier.

Makarov: Hmm let's see here, It's from... *gasp* MY WORD!!!

Everyone in the guild looked at Makarov with confusion and worried about what made him jump.

Natsu: Is there something wrong, Gramps?

Gray: I ain't gonna work with him. I would rather take Y/n, instead of dumb fryer.

Natsu: Hey! I'm gonna ask Y/n first, not you stupid frosty!

Makarov: You'll go. While you're out there, you'll behave. To the best of your feeble minds are able.

Irene: What is it?

Laxus: Yeah, what's up?

Makarov: The client's name, who requested you, is Warrod Sequen. He's the fourth highest ranked of the Ten Wizard Saints and is known as one of the Four Emperors of Ishgar!

Everyone in the Fairy Tail is stunned and whispers among others to hear Warren's name while Y/n and his group are a bit confused.

Kuroka: Hmm. Looks to me, that guy is mighty important.

Rossweisse: This could be a serious matter.

Asia: Yeah, but who is he?

Chisato: I heard about him, but I'll explain later.

Lucy: Wait, if he's a Wizard Saint, then why would he need our help?

Carla: This doesn't make any sense.

Wendy: The job must be super dangerous.

Erza: I should go with you...

As Team Natsu were about to head out for the job until...

Makarov: Furthermore, Warrod Sequen have also requested to meet Y/n... in person!

Y/n: Huh?

Now everybody was beyond shocked that Y/n will go with them and they looked at Y/n with worry while he's a bit confused. Ur went up to Y/n and grabbed his shoulder with worry.

Ur: You're going, aren't you? I'm just... just can't help worrying about you.

Y/n: Hey don't worry about me. I can handle life or death situations as a kid.

Fairy Tail: What?!?!

Y/n: Meh. We've been there, while training with my pops. But everything worked out. So don't worry, I'll be fine.

Most of Fairy Tail remembered what Y/n and his family were capable of while staying a short trip in Y/n's world.

Asia: We'll look after the kids, like always.

Latina: Be safe out there, papa.

Grace: I know you'll come back.

Y/n looked at the kids, put a toothy smile and gave them a thumbs up.

Y/n: *smile* Promise.

Most of Fairy Tail couldn't help it but smiled at Y/n's resolve, he looked at Team Natsu, smiled and nodded as he's ready. They smiled and they're ready to go.

As they're aboard on the train, Natsu is already starting to have motion sickness yet again. They already have experienced Natsu's misfortune. While that happened, they noticed Y/n looked at his small rainbow orb, the Key Stone, that he got this morning with an amused smile. Then he noticed something, he remembered there's a slot in the middle of his Wayfinder where the exact size.

Y/n: 'I wonder...'

Y/n realized something, he took out his Wayfinder, opened the latch in the center, inserted the Key Stone in the center, it fit perfectly and it glowed for a second as it responded and stayed on.

Y/n: 'Cool. A perfect fit.'

Happy: Hey, what'cha got there? It's so shiny.

Carla: I've never seen anything like that from every store before.

Lucy: Bet it's super important, right?

Y/n: Yep. This is called Key Stone, it also came with three Mega Stones.

Y/n showed them three Mega Stones, specifically for Lucario, Latios and Latias. They were amazed by its shine and radiance.

Gray: Where did you get those from anyway?

Y/n: Grace found it in the box on the front door this morning.

Lucy: So do you know who it is from?

Y/n: Yep I do... I know exactly who it is from.

Erza placed her hand on top of Y/n's hand and smiled while the other smiled.

Erza: *smile* I'm certain you will see her again and while she feels the same way.

Y/n smiled and nodded at Erza.

Y/n: Yeah, you're right.

They continue to board the train while Natsu is still feeling nauseous. As they got off the train, Natsu finally got better. Y/n and Team Natsu continued to their destination.

Wendy: It's been a nice place so far.

Lucy: Yeah! This weather feels amazing!

Erza: Indeed, the breeze is pleasant as well.

Y/n: Yep. A great place to have a picnic with friends and family. Perfect for the kids too.

Erza: A splendid idea, Y/n.

Y/n: *yawns* Wow, I'm already sleepy.

Happy: Aye, sir!

Carla: Yes. *sigh* If THEY behave that is.

Carla motions to Natsu and Gray with their usual bickering.

Natsu: You ate my jerky! Admit it!

Gray: As if I'd ever eat your stuff!

Natsu and Gray headbutted each other.

Natsu: Put your shirt back on!

Gray: Yeah?! Do something about your hair color!

Erza: That's enough, both of you. The master asked you two to behave in front of the important client.

Lucy: I tagged along to see if I can help, but honestly, I don't think that's possible.

Y/n: Heh. Yeah well, good luck with that.

They continue walking through the path.

Lucy: Hey that reminds me, so the Ten Wizard Saints were chosen by the Council from the continent. How did someone get to be the Emperor of Ishgar? The same way?

Erza: That's right. Jura of the Lamia Scale and Master Makarov are part of the Wizard Saints for years. Jose of Phantom Lord once held the title, but it was stripped.

Y/n: I'm sorry, hold up, Jose? Pfft. What kind of a name for a villain? I mean, come on. That doesn't fit him.

Y/n, Lucy, Wendy, Happy and Carla laughed from Y/n's response while Erza can't help but giggles and clears her throat.

Erza: Anyway, as well did Jellal- I mean Siegran- during his time on the Council and left. But far above them, the four highest ranking wizards are known as the Four Emperors of Ishgar.

Lucy: Umm, maybe I should just go back to the guild hall.

Y/n: Get real. Too late to turn back. Stick with me and you'll be fine.

Happy: Oh right, he'll be our body shield.

Lucy: Yeah good idea.

Y/n: Ok very funny, cat.

Wendy and Erza giggles playfully as Y/n laughs a bit.

Wendy: So, what's Ishgar?

Erza: It's the old name of this continent.

Lucy: So one of the strongest wizards, have asked Y/n and those two dorks?

They turn their heads around and see that Natsu and Gray are still fighting each other.

Natsu: I hope Erza eats you!

Gray: Yeah well, I hope Erza beat the crap out of you!

Y/n: Hey guys, is that it?

Team Natsu stopped to see where Y/n was pointing at and saw a small cottage on top of the hill.

Wendy: So that must be it.

Lucy: Phew. We finally made it. And this is the home of Warrod Sequen, the fourth highest ranked Wizard Saints!

Natsu: Who lives in it like that?!

Happy: Talk about shabby.

Lucy: You know I was about to say, it's not that different from your house, you know.

Y/n: Heh, she's got you there.

Y/n and Team Natsu have reached the front of the house, Y/n opens the door and sees a dark room with a bit of sunlight. They looked around the room.

Wendy: Is anyone home?

Erza: We're from Fairy Tail, about the job request?

They looked around to their surroundings, to see a bunch of pots with plants and books.

Carla: So many house plants here!

Lucy: Hello?!

???: Shh.

Lucy jumped a little bit and quickly hid behind Y/n.

Lucy: Sorry-

???: Hush. Be silent, will you?

Team Natsu were a bit confused while Y/n is unfazed with his arms folded, about that old mysterious stranger, as he continues to water the plants.

???: Plants prefer peace and quiet. So kindly shut your wretched mouth.

Lucy covered her mouth. As he stops watering the plants until...

???: Just kidding!

All of a sudden, the flowers have started to bloom quickly as the sunlight hits. They were amazed to see them blooming beautifully. As the old mysterious stranger turned to see them and revealed an old man with his plant-like features: his head resembles a slightly gnarled tree trunk, whilst his hair resembles a leafy treetop. His attire consists of a high-collared kimono tied with a belt, loose trousers, a coat, and a pair of boots. It's Warrod Sequen, one of the Four Emperors of Ishgar.

Warrod: Come on kids, it's just a joke! Lighten up a little! It's my belief that plants and flowers actually adore the people's voices!

Warrod laughs it off as if it was a joke to him while Team Natsu were stumped from his jokes and Y/n looked bored and shrugged.

Natsu: That guy is not funny.

Gray: Is he really a Wizard Saint?

Warrod: Welcome to my home. I thank you all for coming, all the way, wizards of Fairy Tail. Now, which of you are Natsu and Gray?

Natsu and Gray walked up to him, until he grabbed Happy and Carla.

Warrod: My goodness, you're more cat-like than I imagined! Ha! Got you again! It's a joke! Hahaha!

Y/n: I kind of saw that one coming.

Lucy: At least he cracked himself up.

Erza: R-Right...

Warrod was still laughing from his jokes earlier. As he's tired of laughing, he drank with a pot of water and they were dumbfounded.

Y/n: So you must be Warrod Sequen, the Four Emperors of Ishgar, a Wizard Saint, am I right, old timer?

Warrod stopped drinking, he narrowed his eyes at Y/n, Team Natsu was a bit intimidated while Y/n was not, and kept his posture. For a moment, he sees something familiar to him and quickly dismisses it.

Warrod: Yes... I am Warrod Sequen.

Team Natsu were intense for a moment as they were being on guard and behaving until...

Warrod: Nah, I'm just screwing with ya.

Team Natsu: Huh?!

Warrod: Hahaha! Just kidding again! It's still me!

Team Natsu were exhausted by his jokes while Y/n rolled his eyes, unamused. Warrod looked at Y/n.

Warrod: Ahh, you must be Y/n Redgrave. The plants told me you're coming and a bit about you. I can hear it miles away.

Wendy: Then you know about-

Warrod: Hahaha! Just kidding again!

Team Natsu were a bit stumped from his jokes again while Y/n saw it coming. Warrod took a recent issue of Sorcerer's Weekly magazine out of his pocket.

Warrod: It so happens I took the liberty to take the Sorcerer's Weekly magazine, to see it for myself of course. Quite the handsome fellow you are. How I missed my youthful days.

Erza quickly snatched the magazine from Warrod and put it inside her luggage.

Erza: Apologies, sir. I must confiscate it till I can do further investigation.

Warrod: Hahaha! Of course, it's yours now!

Team Natsu: 'Are you serious?!'

Y/n: 'Heh. Damn.'

Warrod led them outside, to sit and served them tea.

Warrod: Since my retirement, I've worked nonstop to fill the desert with green life.

Y/n: All that hard work you did, must have really paid off huh?

Warrod: Why thank you, young man.

Erza: Retirement, you say? I take it that you used to be a member of a guild once?

Warrod: Hohoho! Oh yes! And it was a great guild, indeed! But that was a long time ago. These days, my allegiance is with nature. Every retired man needs a hobby. Mine is turning deserts into forests. You see, I've seen peculiar things while traveling through the deserts, and suddenly I found a most peculiar village recently, hidden within the mountains. The literature refers to it as the "Sun Village." It worshiped an eternally burning flame as its guardian deity.

As Warrod explained the Sun Village to Team Natsu, this reminded Y/n, of during his time while traveling through Sonic's world to a certain continent that has a guardian to protect the land, the people, including the temple, and in the end, they saved their deity from corruption.

Natsu: A fire that never goes out?

Warrod: Yes. When I found it... the village was frozen over.

They were a bit surprised by his discovery, as he continues to explain.

Warrod: I don't know if it was a natural or man-made disaster. All the people, animals, plants, buildings and rivers were solid ice. Even the sacred flame of that village was frozen over.

Lucy: Is it possible to freeze a flame?!

Wendy: That poor village...

Warrod: I have no idea what happened over there. However, the villagers who were trapped in that ice, are still alive.

Happy: I thought you said they're still frozen.

Carla: But how could that be?

Warrod: The people of that village are in dire need of help. They must be restored. That's why I called you, to break the curse of that ice. That is your task.

Natsu stomped his foot proudly on the table and was ready for action.

Natsu: No problem! I'll just melt that stuff! Those people are gonna be nice and toasty!

Gray: If that's the job, why did you call the both of us?

Warrod: Because that isn't your ordinary ice. Your help will be needed as well.

Erza: Excuse me to ask you but, you're one of the strongest wizards alive. Surely, we could have handled this, so can you.

Warrod: I believe you might have the wrong idea about my ranks.

Team Natsu and Y/n: Huh/Hmm?

Warrod: Despite the heavy title, we, the Wizard Saints aren't omnipotent. We are just ten people that the Council chose of its own accord. There are many wizards on this continent who can surpass me. If you can look at it like that, I'm just no one special. Furthermore, I know almost no offensive abilities to speak of. In a battle of might against youngsters, like yourselves, I have no chance.

Erza: Even so...

Warrod: Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. This is what inspires wizards to forge alliances- and then forming guilds. I'm sure you agree.

Team Natsu were surprised by his response and they smiled while Y/n smiled as well.

Natsu: We accept your job request!

Gray: Yeah, what he said!

Lucy: We got this, leave it to us!

Wendy: Let's do our best!

Y/n: So then, where is that village?

Warrod: About 2000 kilometers south of here.

Carla: That's a long way there.

Warrod: Nonsense. At least I can help you all to get there. Now, gather there, everyone. Be sure to take your belongings.

Happy: What's he gonna do? A transportation?

Natsu shook as Happy mentioned the word and quickly walked away.

Natsu: No thanks, I'll walk-

Erza stopped him and pushed him.

Erza: Just get over there!

Y/n and Team Natsu have made their positions as Warrod instructed them to do so.

Warrod: Turn right!

Team Natsu turned their right except Y/n until Warrod tricked them yet again.

Warrod: Hahaha! Just gullible as ever!

Team Natsu: Hey!

Y/n: Pfft. There it is.

The bottom of Warrod's cane is starting to glow as he's about to cast a spell.

Warrod: I'll leave the task in your hands, youngsters of Fairy Tail. I'm sure that you, if anyone, can face yourselves, look closely, and overcome the difficulties in your way.

And then, below their feet, the ground is starting to shake and bursting out a giant tree with cherry blossoms. They were shocked. It started to move towards the Sun Village. They enjoy riding on it.

Gray: This is awesome!

Erza: Yes. The tree is moving almost like a dragon. Warrod's magic is truly amazing.

Y/n: Like they say, "Never judge a book by its cover." That old timer got some spirit within him.

Lucy: That's for sure!

As Warrod continues to watch Y/n and Team Natsu riding on the giant tree towards the Sun Village, he closed his eyes and smiled as he recalled his memories when he, Mavis, Precht and Yuri established the Fairy Tail Guild and happily states that "these youngsters" inherited the feelings of the first Master. Still has the same picture from years ago.

Warrod: It's been a hundred years, Mavis... Our guild has barely changed at all. Those youngsters have indeed inherited your spirit.

Warrod has remembered when he saw Y/n, he had this fearless eyes and grin, and his aura of will are dauntless. It reminded him of someone else who looks like him, as a man shadowed his eyes with a fearless grin. Warrod smiled and laughed as he faintly remembered.

Warrod: That young man... he reminded me of someone I used to know.

As the giant, long cherry blossom tree stops at their destination and lands on the ground.

Gray: This is the place.

Erza: It took us no time at all, thanks to Sir Warrod's magic.

Wendy: It beats walking for sure.

Carla: It's no wonder he's the Wizard Saints.

Natsu felt puking for a few seconds from the ride.

Lucy: Are you serious?!

Carla: Look, over there!

They looked to see the rocks and the ground were frozen over, it's color pink.

Gray: The rocks were frozen, just like the old man said.

Erza: Then the Sun Village must be ahead.

Y/n: I have a feeling that there would be a surprise ahead too.

Wendy: Really? Are you sure?

Y/n: Well, when jobs like this were never expected to be easy. I learned from Pops, he can sense there would be surprise parties for us to crash.

Carla: Aside from his antics, but it does make sense.

Y/n: In any case, we can handle it. Didn't say it would be easy, but hey, where's the fun in that?

Natsu: Yeah, great minds think alike! Let's go!

Lucy: Here they go again.

They begin to walk through the trench of pink like frozen path, as they make it through, they were amazed to see the buildings of the Sun Village were frozen over as well, while continuing walking.

Lucy: Can't believe this village was frozen everywhere so perfectly.

Erza: Strange. Warrod said the people and the village were frozen over, but I don't see them anywhere around.

They continued walking cautiously, until they stumbled upon a few giant people who were frozen.

Natsu and Happy: Giant!!!

For no reason at all, Natsu points at Lucy's chest.

Natsu: Giant!!

Y/n: Bruh, really?

Another one, Wendy's chest.

Natsu: Tiny...

Y/n had a blank stare at Natsu and sighs.

Wendy: Um why are you looking at me?

Y/n: 'Whatever, man' Don't worry about it, kid.

Carla: I'm assuming that Sir Warrod must have forgotten to tell us about this detail.

As they were a bit confused from their view, Lucy and Y/n noticed Gray's uneasy feeling from his eyes. Until Y/n eyes is glowing for a second as he foresaw his Aura Link from Lucario's abilities, which reveals during Gray's childhood memories of the incident against Deliora, as Ur sacrificed herself to freeze Deliora and when Ultear saved his life by casting Last Ages in Crocus. In the present, Ur Milkovich is back in the living, thanks to Y/n. Gray still can't help but feel tense looking at it.

Lucy: You okay?

Gray: Oh, it's just, whenever I see something giant in ice, it keeps reminding me...

Lucy: Oh right, Deliora...

Y/n placed his hand on Gray's shoulder as he looked up to him as he smiled.

Y/n: Don't worry about it. She's here in Fairy Tail now. And with us together, I'm sure you both will get through somehow. We're sure you both overcome it. Count on it.

Gray is surprised to hear that from Y/n, he closed his eyes and smiled as Lucy smiled as she heard encouraging words.

Gray: Thanks, I appreciate that, man.

As they looked around, not only giant people, they saw some animals too, including a giant dog which was weird. Natsu went ahead to defrost them with his magic. But after a few minutes, Natsu was exhausted and the ice was still frozen.

Natsu: This ice is crazy, I'm tired.

Gray: Remember what that old tree guy said, this isn't any ordinary ice.

Gray begins to touch the giant's feet, and starts to feel and notice something strange from the ice.

Gray: Hmm, I never felt this ice before. The magic power of this is bizarre.

Erza: So you can't melt or crack that ice?

Lucy: I guess this wouldn't be easy.

Y/n: Well I did mention that before, so- Hmm?

Team Natsu notices Y/n as he senses something near.

Wendy: Y/n, what is it?

Y/n: Guys, we got company, from up there.

Team Natsu quickly turned to where Y/n was pointing at, and saw three shadowy figures.

???: Well, what do we have here?

As those three individuals stepped out the shadows, they were confused to see a tall, long-faced young man with shoulder-length light-colored hair and sharp, light-colored eyes. He dons a closed dark, collared, tight-fitting jacket (around which he bears a bullet belt) which, around the bottom, is fastened by a buckle; around his left arm, with a guild mark, Drake.

Second, Hiroshi, a well-built man of average height. Probably his most notable feature is his dark hair, which is styled into four tall spikes that jut straight upwards from his head. This, coupled with his stubble, curved eyes and eyebrows, and puckered mouth, gives him a rather unruly appearance.

And the third, Rala, a man of average height distinguished by his large head, disproportionate to his body. He has a massive, somewhat angled nose and round, beady dark eyes; the way his large mouth and eyebrows are kept makes it look like he's always retaining a frowning, stern expression, which changes to express shock only when the situations happen to be really astonishing. His tidy, straight dark hair juts outwards on top of his forehead in a pompadour-styled tuft, and his beard, connected to his hair and lacking a mustache, protrudes on his lower face in a series of squared shapes.

Drake: Hehe. Every job has its shockers.

Hiroshi: Didn't expect to see kids and their pets though.

Rala: Get lost! You dig?!

Y/n: Just who are you guys?

Drake: We are the treasure hunting trio, losers...

Hiroshi: Sylph Labyrinth guild!

Rala: You dig!?

They were silent for a few seconds until Y/n yawned.

Y/n: Nope. Never heard ya guys. We were busy right now, so nice knowing ya guys.

Y/n and Team Natsu walked away.

Drake and Hiroshi: DON'T WALK AWAY FROM US!!!

Raia: YOU FOOL!

Y/n and Team Natsu stopped walking and looked at them while Y/n looked bored.

Y/n: What now?

Drake: You brats should stay out of our way on our treasure here.

Natsu: Treasure?

Gray: Look, we don't care about any treasure.

Y/n: Don't remember hearing about that 'treasure' you kept blabbering on. You guys hit on the head or something?

Sylph Labyrinth: WHAT'S THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN?!

Drake: Ahem. Is that so? I guess you don't want to be a target practice?!

Hiroshi: So what are you wizards totally doing here?

Rala: Spill it!

Happy: We came here to free those villagers, and we're going to melt this crazy ice.

Drake, Hiroshi, and Rala were confused by that response, they looked at each other, and nodded as they turned back and...

Drake and Hiroshi: THEN YOU TOTALLY GETTING OUR WAY!!!

Rala: YOU DIG?!

Y/n: Nice going, cat.

Drake: I'm sure you heard about the Eternal Flame that burned this village for centuries.

Hiroshi: Among us, novice treasure hunters, that flame is considered an S-Class treasure! But thanks to those giants who're guarding the Sun Village, we couldn't get in here.

Rala: But, for whatever reason, the giants were frozen solid. We can finally see the opportunity for us, ya dig?

Drake: So now, this is our chance to take the Eternal Flame, get out and take the goods.

Wendy: You can't! It's their guardian! If you take it, they'll be destroyed.

Lucy: You guys aren't treasure hunters, you're selfish thieves!

Y/n: Ain't that obvious...

Drake, Hiroshi, and Rala were confused by that response again, they looked at each other, and nodded as they turned again...

Hiroshi: We can take whatever we want! So finders keepers, whether you like it or not?

Rala: Scram, you dig?!

Y/n: You know those guys started to bore me already.

Drake: Look, we don't have time for this! Let's just take the treasure and get out of here, before those wizards decide to butt in!

As those three treasure hunters agreed and turned away.

Gray: Hate to break it to you, the flame is frozen just everything in this village!

The treasure hunters stopped, turned his head to them and smirked.

Hiroshi: Never underestimate us, treasure hunters, it is a bad call!

Rala: Yeah!

Hiroshi: The ice won't be a problem for us, we can melt it, with our secret treasure!

Natsu: Oh yeah, what is it?

Hiroshi brought out a small bottle of a small amount of blue liquid from his pocket.

Hiroshi: A liquid Moon Drip!

Natsu and Gray: *comically* WHA...?!

Happy: Talk about a blast from the past.

Y/n: Hold up. What's that? And what does it do?

Lucy: That magic is Moon Drip. Produced from the magic power of the moon! It's the same magic that Lyon's group used on Galuna Island!

Y/n: No kidding? Must be strong and powerful stuff.

Erza: Yes. Unfortunately, it's true. We saw it happen years ago. But I never thought it would turn into liquid.

The treasure hunters have fled to their way.

Natsu: Come on, let's catch them! We can use that to free the village!

Team Natsu: Oh!!!

Y/n: So how you're gonna-

Natsu, Happy, Gray, Lucy, Wendy, and Carla have started to chase after those three treasure hunters to get a bottle of Moon Drip from them.

Y/n: And they're off they go, huh?

Erza: *smile* Yes. I'm sure they can handle it. I have faith in them.

Y/n looked at Erza with her caring smile as she noticed Y/n looking at her with his toothy smile.

Y/n: You know Erza, you look pretty cute when you are so happy and smile.

Erza is blushing bright red on her face from Y/n's complement, she puffed her cheeks and playfully punched his chest as Y/n chuckled.

Erza: D-D-Don't tease me like that, mister! Understand?!

Y/n made a passionate kiss Erza on the lips, she embraced and accepted it, lasted five seconds and Y/n toothy smiled.

Y/n: Yes ma'am~.

As they dismissed their love moment, Erza and Y/n started to look around and investigate the village and the giants were still frozen solid.

Erza: Quite curious...

Y/n: What is it?

Erza: They're all facing the same direction, with weapons in their hands. But why? What just happened before they were frozen?

Y/n: Hmm. There might be some enemies invading, while protecting the flame and village, at the same time.

Erza: You made valid points, Y/n. You speak quite well from experience. You learned that from your parents?

Y/n: Yep. We do have a knack for that, as special investigators.

Erza: Right. So, if they worshiped the Eternal Flame as their guardian deity, facing in front which means...

Erza and Y/n looked at the giants facing forward and then looked behind them...

Erza and Y/n: The opposite!

Erza: The flame is in the opposite direction!

Y/n: Let's go.

Erza and Y/n started to run towards the location of the flame in the opposite direction. As they kept running, they saw a few giants guarding, and saw a crystal-like mountain.

Erza: A mountain?!

Y/n: Gotta be at the top.

Erza: Let's split up!

Erza and Y/n have gone their separate ways to find their way to the top of the mountain. They have been inspecting the area. Unfortunately, they couldn't find anything and anywhere about the Eternal Flame. Unknowingly for them, there are two individuals with dark intentions, along with a four legged creature, while riding a flying cyclops creature. Half an hour later, Y/n looked around cautiously. He placed his hand on the mysterious ice, his eyes glowed as he started concentrating on his aura and ki control around his body a little bit and started to feel a faint reading of life force inside. Y/n was a bit surprised the ice holds the power to slay demons.

Y/n: 'Whoa. That old timer is right. They're trapped in that ice and they're still alive. And... with this power, it can kill demons.'

As he continues to concentrate a bit further, until he sees a silhouette of a man with a black spiky hair and wearing a cape. Y/n was a bit confused as he can barely see that man, not clearly. However, he felt a familiar, yet faint connection.

Y/n: 'What was that? Why does that guy remind me of-?'

A loud explosion is heard closely from Y/n's location. Y/n heard it clearly, moreover, he senses Erza's power has diminished. But he heard another explosion in the forest, which led to Lucy, Wendy and another person in need of help.

Y/n: 'More trouble. I got an idea.'

To his thinking, Y/n have activated his Doppelganger ability, made a copy of Y/n.

Y/n: Head over that direction, while I'll help Erza.

Y/n's Doppel: No problemo.

Y/n's Doppelganger headed towards the forest while Y/n were running to Erza's location. As Y/n on his way to help her, he heard some movements around him and a deep inhumane growling. Y/n stopped and looked around him.

Y/n: Hmm?

As he heard movements again, he caught a glimpse of a silhouette of a beast-like creature rushing with four legs and wearing a large metallic helmet. Heard the same growl again, it came from that creature. The creature did multiple Air Slash attacks on Y/n, but he dodged quickly. The creature is irritated and does the Rock Slide move on Y/n, and he uses his Royalguard.

Y/n: You're looking for a play, huh. Fine, catch me if you can.

Y/n uses his Flowmotion abilities by wall kicking the ice to maneuver from the beast-like creature's attacks, which makes it angrier. Y/n took out his Rebellion's Oath Keyblade and he cast his magic attack.

Y/n: Blizzaga!

Y/n casted a single burst of large ice crystal from the tip of his Keyblade, towards the creature and it made a direct hit and it exploded as it roared in pain. It fled the scene for now, and Y/n sensed something troubling and suffering from that creature, judging from its aura.

Y/n: 'Something's not right about that, whatever it is. I'll think about it later.'

Y/n had a feeling that the unknown creature will be back for more later and continued to run towards Erza's location.

In the forest, Lucy and Wendy were teamed up with a woman named Flare who is a pale-skinned young woman of average height with long, dark red hair, which is usually worn in a pair of massive waist-length braids that are tied together behind her back and red dress. However, Wendy is held captive by Rala's hammer, Flare's hair was tied up to the tree by Hiroshi, and Lucy laying down on the ground while caught in Drake's crosshair.

Drake: Heh. It's the end of the line, wannabes.

Hiroshi: You wizards are so cocky losers, you should've left when you had the chance! Squirm in pain if you agree!

Rala: I'd say this one agrees, watch her go!

As Drake was about to fire, he saw a glimpse of a light on his right side, he slowly looked to his right, widened his eyes in disbelief and saw a large white ball quickly towards him, unable to react and made a big hit. He screamed in pain as the shot exploded. Hiroshi and Rala were confused and shocked to hear his comrade.

Hiroshi: Who the-

Hiroshi got punched in the gut as he clutched his stomach in pain. As Rala quickly looked around him, a figure appeared in front, unable for Rala to react, met with a leg sweep in the face and skidded back a bit. Lucy and Wendy quickly look and happily see Y/n's Doppelganger with his Beowulf equipped while Flare wonders who he is.

Y/n's Doppel: There you are, what's going on?

Wendy: *smile* Y/n!

Flare: Huh? Is he with you?

Lucy: Yeah, he's a member of Fairy Tail. And you guys... should never underestimate us and we will win!

Virgo: Even if that's his doppelganger, it's nice to see you again, Sir Y/n.

Y/n's Doppel: Glad to see you're doing alright.

Wendy: Alright, my turn! Arms!

Wendy breaks free from Rala's hammer, and he's in disbelief. While Flare is still there, she smirks widely as she's not done, her hair extending from the knot and wrapped around Hiroshi, leaving him trapped. Drake is a bit shaking up from Y/n's attack, he regains his sights on the targets but struggles a bit.

Drake: Why you...

Loke: Well, well, I found ya!

They looked to see Loke behind Drake, as he's shocked.

Lucy: Awesome timing!

Loke: Of course, gorgeous!

Loke kicked Drake up in the air, followed by Wendy expelling a whirlwind of air from her arms to attack Rala up in the air, Flare uses her hair magic barrage attack on Hiroshi, as Drake is coming to Lucy's direction, she and Virgo strongly kick him upwards. They sent them flying away, as they twinkle like stars. Loke went to the group, and saw Y/n's doppelganger.

Y/n's Doppel: You guys sure kicked their ass. I'm impressed.

Loke: Hey Y/n, great to see ya again! I see you are still awesome as always!

Y/n's Doppel: Yeah, still am. Looks like you and Virgo are doing alright.

Virgo: Your praise values to us. So... would you care to punish me, instead of Princess, master?

Virgo wiggles her butt towards Y/n, as Lucy screams comically for her blunt request.

Lucy: Forget it! Not happening!

Y/n's Doppel: Hehehe. Sounds tempting but I'll pass... maybe another time~.

Lucy: Don't even think about it!

Loke: Hahaha! A wise guy, just like your grandpa and your dad, huh?

Virgo: Until then, we'll see you again.

Y/n's Doppel: Right. Tell the other spirits that I said hi.

Loke: Will do, take care.

Loke and Virgo turned back into keys and went to Lucy, as she, Wendy and Flare regroup and sit down for a while.

Y/n's Doppel: So who is she? Do you two know her or something?

Wendy: Oh that's Flare, she saved us before you came.

Flare: H-H-Hello. I'm just keeping an eye on Blondie... everywhere... Just kidding.

Lucy: Hey cut that out!

Y/n's Doppel: Wow, didn't know you had a stalker fan, Lucy.

Lucy: You're not helping!

Kuroka: Oh my, I missed the action, nya.

Lucy, Wendy and Flare looked up and were surprised to see Kuroka was sitting on the tree branch and waved while Y/n's Doppel knew her presence.

Lucy: Kuroka? What are you doing here?

Kuroka: Oh you know, just giving Ur a ride here.

Wendy: Miss Ur, is here too?

Y/n's Doppel: Joining in the fun huh? Can't say I blame you.

Kuroka teleported close to Y/n's Doppel, and hugged him.

Kuroka: Oh you know me too well, nya.

Flare was a bit surprised by their moment and quickly dismissed it.

Wendy: Anyways, judging by that mark, do you live around here, Miss Flare?

Flare's expression changed to crestfallen and looked down.

Flare: When I was little, I used to live in this village.

Lucy: So they took you in? Even though you are just a tiny human?

Flare: Yes they did. The giants had a bad reputation. But to me, they're always kind to me. I was raised here. In all of my years, they never treated me as an outsider. And yet, I couldn't stand that I was different from all the others, it was too much and I left.

Lucy and Wendy were shocked by Flare's revelation while Y/n's Doppelganger and Kuroka sat quietly and listened carefully. Flare explained to them how she was raised by the giants in the Sun Village, but soon decided to leave because she stood out too much due to her different size. However, she was scared of the outside world because she had never met people her own size, she met Ivan, which made her join Raven Tail. Y/n was told from most of Fairy Tail members, which they've seen during the Grand Magic Games, Laxus reigns victorious against them, the Council apprehended them and that guild was disbanded. Y/n saw most of the events that had happened to her through his Aura Link.

Flare: I just accepted it as the normal way. I was blinded from the truth, and that's how I wound up like this.

Wendy: Don't worry about it. None of that is your fault.

Flare: But it was. I screwed up.

Lucy: It doesn't bother us at all. And you also saved our lives.

Y/n's Doppel: Hey, once they said it's not your fault, it's not. Believe me, I know. This guild understands that totally. I see you want to make amends from your actions. You're a good person somewhere and slowly moving forward.

Kuroka: Darling's right, you know. Trust me, I know. Meeting someone who cares about you, really did change your life for the better.

Flare looked at Y/n and Kuroka in surprise to hear his words and held her smile for a bit.

Wendy: So the village was frozen when you came back, any idea what might have happened?

Flare: I have no idea why it was like this. Whoever did this, should've done it somewhere else.

They looked to see Flare is shedding tears in her eyes from their fate.

Flare: They... they didn't deserve this... *hic* They're too kind.

Y/n's Doppel: Hey, no need to cry. They're still alive. I can sense their life force inside. I'm sure they'll be happy to see you again. We just need to try to figure it out how.

Lucy: Yeah like Y/n said, that's why we're here to save them.

Flare wiped her tears and regained her composure.

Flare: Right... There's a way. We might have to thaw them out with the Eternal Flame. Follow me, it's this way!

Kuroka: We trust you to lead the way.

Flare nodded and she ran ahead while they followed her until Y/n's doppelganger asked Lucy and Wendy.

Y/n's Doppel: Hey, where are Natsu and the others?

Wendy: We lost Natsu and Gray somewhere, Happy and Carla are looking from above.

Lucy: Wait a minute, where is the real you?

Y/n's Doppel: He sensed something is wrong with Erza as her magic was diminished, which means she's in trouble.

Lucy: What?! Seriously?!

Wendy: Oh no, Erza.

Kuroka: Don't worry, he'll get there in time, nya.

Flare: I know you're right. There's always a way.

Y/n's Doppel: I'll leave this to you.

Y/n's Doppel disappeared and went back to Y/n. As Flare is guiding Kuroka, Lucy, and Wendy to where the altar of Eternal Flame is.

Meanwhile at the village...

An individual named Minerva Orland, who is a slim young woman of average height distinguished by her Eastern look: her long, straight and glossy black hair, reaching down to her lower back, while mostly left loose, being parted in the middle of her forehead and sporting two bangs framing her face and going down below her shoulders, her hair is also tied into a pair of bun-shaped dango loops at both sides of her head, and a braid is present some inches below each of such loops. Her facial make up is reminiscent of that worn by a Japanese "Geisha", with her lips being covered in glossy dark lipstick, and her slanted dark eyes, possessing long eyelashes, being topped by a pair of elongated, diagonal dark spots, seemingly acting as or covering her eyebrows. Her pale figure is considerably curvaceous. She currently wears a long brown fur coat and dark blue dress.

As a new member of the dark guild, Succubus Eye, Minerva continues to viciously attack Erza while in her child form as an eight years old from an unknown magic user who wields that kind of spell. She keeps casting and creates condensed explosions that she can manipulate in size and potency around Erza, leaving her unable to fight back. Minerva maniacally laughed by torturing her.

Minerva: HAHAHA!!! How the great, mighty Titania has fallen, turned into a pathetic child!

Erza skidded back harshly on the ground from Minerva's onslaught.

Minerva: Like a stray lamb, you lack innocence!

Erza breathing heavily, covered in bruises and struggling to get up from her sword. However, Minerva continues to cast a few dark rainbow orbs around her, Erza screamed in pain as it exploded.

Minerva: I'm going to keep tormenting you! I've saved a lot of pent up embarrassment and humiliation from the Games!

Erza is still unable to fight back with her current state as a child, retrogression form. Minerva casted the dark rainbow orbs around Erza again, exploded around her and skidded back strongly and fell back on the ground. Her sword fell into the ground. As Erza slowly gets back up until she sees Minerva with the sword in her hand, pointing at her menacingly.

Minerva: This is the end, Titania. Beg forgiveness and offer up your life as penance!

Erza: Stop this... Minerva... Turn back that rage and hatred... Sabertooth needs you... back home...

Minerva: Tch. Do you really think you use pitiful words to save you?! Your arrogance?! THERE'S NO ESCAPE FOR YOU!!! NOT THIS TIME!!!

As Minerva was about to thrust the sword to end Erza's life, she closed her eyes, unable to do anything until a certain savior appeared in front of Minerva and grins.

Minerva: What the-?!

Y/n: Royalguard!

Y/n perfectly blocked Minerva's attack. Then, Y/n spin charge thrust towards Minerva, multiple hits, and finish by knocking her into the air with his Rebellion's Oath Keyblade, as she screamed in pain and skidded back strongly. Erza quickly looks up and she's happy to see Y/n.

Erza: *smile* Y/n!

Y/n turned around to Erza.

Y/n: Erza, you alright? Sorry I got held up by-

However, Y/n was a bit confused and shocked to see Erza in her child and retrogression form. Erza was a bit clueless of his expression until slowly realized that she's a child.

Erza: 'Oh no! I didn't realize he sees me like this! How can I explain-?!'

All of a sudden, Y/n started to notice the growth of Erza's body as she noticed it as well and she slowly returned back to her adult form.

Y/n: Okay, what just happened?

Erza: 'My body returned back to normal, then that means...'

Minerva: RRAAGHH!!!

Minerva screamed and her face crazed in rage as she charged blindly towards Y/n. As Y/n was about to block her incoming attack, Erza swooped in and did a roundhouse kick in Minerva's face as skidded back and lost the sword up the air. Y/n whistled impressed by Erza. The sword came down and Y/n caught it.

Y/n: Nice kick there, Erza.

Erza: *smile* Thank you, I picked that from you and your mother.

Y/n: Right, so can you still go on?

Erza: Why do you ask?

Y/n points at Erza to see her sleeveless black shirt is a bit damaged and she has no skirt as she's naked down there. Erza quickly realized she's a bit embarrassed as her cheeks were dark red and tried to cover herself. Erza shot a quick glare at Y/n while her cheeks puffed up and Y/n was unfazed.

Erza: D-D-Don't stare at me too much, you dummy!

Y/n: Okay, okay. Didn't mean to embarrass you, you still look gorgeous anyway. Hehe. I'm "your" dummy~.

Y/n chuckled while Erza puffed her cheeks further while her mind squealed happily and her heart beating even faster. Then, Erza felt something warm around her body, she looked to see Y/n put his red coat on her.

Y/n: There. And honestly, you looked cool. It suits ya.

Erza: *giggles* That's so sweet of you.

Erza and Y/n heard Minerva is struggling to get up from their attacks and she's starting to get furious.

Minerva: Why... Why you...

Y/n: Who's that woman? Looks like she has a grudge against you.

Erza: That's Minerva, seems to be a former member of Sabertooth, and now recently joined the dark guild, Succubus Eye.

As Y/n looked at Minerva, his eyes are glowing for a second, due to his Aura Link ability, he saw she had a harsh childhood because of her father, Jiemma, brutalized Lucy in Naval Battle, went through a triple threat against Erza and Kagura while holding Millianna hostage, stabs Kagura in the back, and she was defeated by Erza in her Nakagami Armor, during the Grand Magic Games. Y/n narrowed his eyes in a bit of surprise to see her for the first time and her joining a dark guild.

Y/n: So that's Minerva, just as Sting and Rogue describe her.

Erza: Did they tell you?

Y/n: Not exactly. Few hours ago at my house, I noticed something wasn't right with the look in their eyes, I can tell. So I talked to them about it and they wanted her back for a fresh start.

Erza: Yes. Their previous guildmaster, Jiemma, disappeared due to his arrogance and brutal ways of treating them, Sting decided to take that role to make a better change. And his daughter, Minerva, mysteriously vanished and here she is now.

Minerva stood up, regained her composure and smirked.

Minerva: It seems that you have help, Titania. To hide like a coward you are. Either way, you two will die by my hands. But first, are you sure your clothes are in top condition and nothing below you?

Erza still has Y/n's red coat on while she has nothing below her waist. Erza smirked and chuckled.

Erza: Same to you.

Minerva was confused by Erza's remark, until she looked down and saw her white green striped panties.

Minerva: When did this happen?!

Erza smirked as she had Minerva's skirt in her hand. This had Minerva infuriating her further.

Y/n: Well there's something you don't see everyday. A sly move.

Erza: I didn't mean any harm. I just instinctively grabbed your skirt from earlier.

Minerva is fuming in rage from her trick.

Minerva: You... YOU!!!

Y/n: Come on, are you still planning to keep doing this? To become like your shitty father?

Minerva looked at Y/n with her eyes wide and shaking enraged.

Minerva: You dare have the nerve to call him something vulgar?!

Y/n: You come here by yourself? Or did he "forced" you to do this? What can you possibly gain by fighting her anyway? Just accept the loss from the Games and move on.

Erza: Y/n...

Y/n: Erza, hope you don't mind I'm tagging in on this for a bit.

Erza: Alright.

Y/n steps in while Erza stepped back.

Minerva: First, Titania, now you?! I won't submit that mistake, you will die by hand!!!

Minerva casted her dark rainbow orbs again, around Y/n, and then it exploded, accepting he's finished. Minerva chuckled sinisterly of her boasting while Erza looked intently. As the dust cloud clears up, Minerva is shocked to see Y/n is still alive and blocks her magic attack with his Royalguard. Y/n patted his body to clear the dust around him.

Minerva: What?! How's that possible?!

Y/n: What can I say? I'm just that tough.

As Minerva was about to cast her magic, until they heard a loud roar coming from the forest, it sent purple waves.

Erza: Be careful, Y/n! It could be-!

However, it was too late. Erza was changed back into an eight year old child.

Y/n: What the hell is-?

Erza has witnessed that Y/n changed into a ten year old child. She begins to blush to see Y/n in his child form, ten years old.

Y/n: Huh? I've changed into a kid.

Erza: 'My heart is beating fast. I'm acting like a young girl with fantasy.' Y/n, you look great.

Y/n gave a toothy smile at Erza and chuckled.

Y/n: Thanks, Erza. You're still cute as always.

Erza squealed in her thoughts for Y/n giving her such a compliment and her heart thumping faster.

Erza: Oh stop it. 'Ah! My heart definitely belongs to Y/n! Ehe.'

Minerva laughed at their misfortune, but...

Minerva: Well, it seems Doriate is kicking. I have the advantage once again.

Erza: Hey, look down.

Minerva looks at herself and she's in disbelief that she has turned into an eight year old child.

Minerva: Wha?! Why was I affected?! Has he lost control?!

While that happens, Y/n can sense two familiar presences from a distance and instantly recognize it anywhere. Y/n smirked as he knew who they were and his Doppelganger went back to him and got the message.

Y/n: 'Somehow... I knew they would be here.'

However, a minute later, they returned back to their normal state. Y/n sensed an evil presence, somewhere in the forest, and suddenly vanished.

Y/n: 'Her colleague is gone. One down, three to go.' So, let's get you back to your guild, shall we?

Minerva: Hahaha! Spare me with your useless lie. I've joined the guild, which is the strongest and most dominant. I AM THE VICTOR!!!

Minerva sends out her dark rainbow orbs magic towards Erza again. As Erza was about to defend herself, Y/n sweep away Minerva's incoming attack with his bare hands upwards. As he deflected it up the sky, it exploded. Minerva was surprised and began to get enraged a bit, until Y/n's quick thinking and his Keyblade equipped...

Y/n: Here I come!

Y/n quickly rushed towards Minerva in close range. As Y/n met up, he did a spin attack, did two swift upward strikes that sends Minerva the air, flipped backwards, hurled his Rebellion's Oath at Minerva while midair, returned his Keyblade into his hand and land on the ground while Minerva skidded back strongly.

Y/n: Well that was a bit fun, ready to go back now? Sting, Rogue, and the other Sabertooth guys are still looking for you.

Minerva: Ha! You still think I care? You wear a mask of a liar.

Erza: You're wrong, Minerva. We're telling you the truth. They still wanted you back home.

Minerva: Like I would believe that. What do you say, even the odds, shall we? Null!

(Insert Kingdom Hearts Shrouding Dark Cloud. Original or ReMIX Version.)

At that moment, a large air slash was coming towards Erza, Y/n grabbed her in bridal style as she yelped in surprise, he jumped and dodged. Y/n landed swiftly on the ground while Erza was a bit embarrassed. Y/n put Erza down and she noticed Y/n looked in a certain direction. They see a silhouette of a beast-like creature leaped from tree to tree and lands strong in front of Minerva who was smirking arrogantly.

The beast-like creature is revealed as its body is black and catlike, with three-toed paws on its hind legs while its front legs are green and resemble an insect's or bird's. It has purple scales on its upper hips, its tail is a blue forked fin with a gray membrane, and a mane of light yellow fur hangs around its neck, while it has a large silver ring choker. Its head is mostly obscured by a metallic helmet with a ring, unable to see its true face. Null, as the name Minerva suggests, gives a deep inhumane growl.

Y/n: So it was you that surprised me, huh?

Erza: What is this?!

Minerva: Meet our latest pet, it was named, Null. A gift from the third of the Balam Alliance, a week ago.

Erza: What?! Who gave it to you?!

Minerva: You won't live to tell the tale. Now, Null, I command you to attack.

Null growled and shook its head as it refused her orders. Y/n saw the same painful look from Null's eyes while Erza noticed it as well.

Minerva: No? Alright, maybe this should convince you.

Minerva pulls out a remote control and pushes the red button. It activates the silver ring choker on Null's neck and sends out electricity around its body. Null cires in agonizing pain. Erza is stunned to witness such cruelty.

Y/n: That's a new trick, a new low.

Erza: Stop this, Minerva! This isn't you!

Minerva: Now Null, kill him!

Null left with no choice but to follow her command, as long as that silver ring choker on Null's neck. Null rushed charge towards Y/n as he quickly blocked with his Rebellion's Oath, which created a shockwave. Erza tried to help but Minerva casted her magic to block her path.

As Erza and Minerva continue from their battle, Null charges Y/n by swinging its helmet and claws to attack while Y/n successfully blocked Null's incoming attacks, clash after clash. As Y/n continued to block, he noticed a wound for a while that wrapped around its neck as the result of that silver ring choker.

Y/n: 'Just need to break that thing out.'

Null started to use the Iron Head attack, as it charged towards Y/n but he dodged quickly and crashed into the ice with its steelhead. Y/n landed swiftly on the ground. Null looked behind and saw Y/n as it was getting angry but sadness in its eyes. Null starts to form red, blue, and yellow orbs around where the mouth is and fires a Tri Attack move towards Y/n. And then it exploded on contact. Erza looked worried as Minerva smirked.

Minerva: He doesn't chance, all talk and no-

Y/n: Hey there.

They looked up to see Y/n sitting on top of a tree branch while Lucario joined in and looking at Null.

Y/n: I know what you've been through. You must be alone. You won't be soon enough, cause we'll break you out and be free with me. What did you say?

Null looked shocked to hear Y/n's offer and he saw that holds no lie, it's the truth. Minerva took notice, pulled out the remote, pressed the button and shocked Null while crying in pain.

Minerva: I told you to kill him. Or I'll end you.

Erza tried to convince her and did not give up. Then she heard a familiar voice.

Lucario: (Erza, can you hear me?)

Erza looked to see it came from Lucario's telepathy as Y/n told most of his friends.

Erza: 'Lucario?'

Lucario: (Listen, you must destroy the remote that woman has. It's the only way.)

Erza: 'Alright. Leave it to me.'

Erza rushed towards Minerva, as she smirked and raised her hands, casting her magic. Erza hurled her sword at Minerva, but Minerva swept it up in the air.

Minerva: How barbaric. Is that all you have?

Erza: No. This will! Sonic Blade!

Minerva: What the-?!

Erza summoned her another sword, dashed through Minerva up to six times, and finished her with a final thrust. Erza learned that from Y/n. Erza catched her other sword. Minerva yelled in pain and skidded back strongly.

Minerva: 'Impossible! I thought she's going to use her Nakagami Armor!'

Meanwhile, Y/n sends out Lucario to battle against Null. Null starts to run and uses the Iron Head attack towards Lucario.

Y/n: Lucario, use Metal Claw!

Lucario formed both of his paws into three blade steel claws and clashed with Null's Iron Head attack. Both jumped back. Null rushed charge towards Lucario and prepared for the Crush Claw attack.

Y/n: Use Iron Defense!

Lucario formed himself all over his body made of steel and crossed his arms to block as Null landed a hit which sent Lucario skidding back a bit. Y/n has an idea.

Y/n: Lucario, use Double Team!

Lucario acknowledges his command and uses Double Team, by moving rapidly, as Lucario makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. Null felt surrounded as it tried to find the real Lucario. Null charges towards 'Lucario' with the Double Edge move, but turns out, it's the wrong one. Null used the same move to the other Lucarios, but no luck. Null began to be exhausted.

Y/n: Now's our chance.

Null turned around and saw the real Lucario, standing in front of Y/n, as Lucario already boosted his special abilities with his Calm Mind ability.

Y/n: Lucario, use Rock Tomb!

Lucario raised both of his paws up, rocks coming up to around him, formed large boulders and threw towards Null which made strong hits as Null inflicted damage.

Y/n: Now, use Meteor Mash!

Lucario ran towards Null, raised his arm and threw a meteor-like punch both Null and that silver ring choker on Null's neck, which resulted in cracks forming quickly in a second and it burst open. Null saw this that just happened, fell on the ground and finally is no longer held by their command. Minerva is shocked to see what happened.

Minerva: NO!!

Erza: You won't be using this anymore.

Minerva looked at Erza, to her shock, Erza already had the remote control in her hand. And then, Erza crushed it into pieces with her hand.

Minerva: Damn you! How could you-?!

Null rushed charge towards Minerva with her arms crossed quickly and it hit her with the Iron Head move, which inflicted Minerva some damage. As Null was about to form a beam to end her life, it stopped when a hand was touched on its back, Null moved its head to attack blindy and it stopped by a hand on its head. To Null's surprise, it was revealed as Y/n. Null is a bit disbelieving and shaking violently as Y/n calm it down with the amount of force.

Y/n: Hey, take it easy. You don't have to deal with torment anymore. And you don't have that ring thing around your neck.

True to his word, Null felt that the silver ring choker on its neck was gone.

Y/n: Hey I'll always keep my promise. We'll get that wound healed up nicely. You've been dealing all that alone. Well not anymore, so I want to be your friend.

Null's eyes widened in surprise from Y/n's words, Null felt a very strong, yet gentle aura from Y/n, it can feel sincere and determined and saw a strong flame in his eyes that pierce through the dark abyss. Null was able to calm down a little. To Null's eyes of shock, Lucario placed his paws on top of Y/n's hand and Erza did the same. Null can see the same thing as Y/n's eyes and emotions from Lucario, and told the truth from his aura. And Null saw Erza with her genuine smile.

Erza: I was the same as you once. I know it's difficult to go through alone in the dark. After that, I found many precious friends who were there for me. A place to call home, as long as I live. Hope you don't mind, I offer your friendship, as well.

Null is a bit overwhelmed and started to feel a hint of warmth that was growing a bit inside as it felt something aching. In Null's eyes, it sees Y/n and Erza, merge together, forming into a certain person, it sees a woman with long purple hair, a pair of black horns, and small chest while her eyes are shadowing and her lips formed a genuine, caring smile. Null slightly remembers who that woman was.

When that moment was over, they heard a loud glass crack sound that exploded. They looked to see a tower-like ice had been shattered to pieces. Minerva had left with no choice and turned around as Erza called out.

Erza: Minerva, please, don't be consumed in the deepest darkness! Sabertooth wanted you to-

Minerva: You were lucky this time, Titania! Our fight is far over! And soon...

Minerva looked at them with a twisted smile.

Minerva: This world WILL be shrouded by darkness! And I will witness your demise!

Minerva quickly fled the village. Null attempted to after her, for what she did to Null, but Y/n stopped Null.

Y/n: Don't. She's just lost. She's not worth it.

Null lowered its tension and closed its eyes to calm down. Y/n looked at Erza who looked a bit confused and worried about what Minerva meant by that.

Erza: *mutter* What does she mean?

Y/n went over to Erza, he placed his hand on her shoulder to comfort her, and she turned to Y/n.

Y/n: Hey, she'll come around soon. Everything will work out. Trust me.

Erza smiled at Y/n's response, she placed her hand on Y/n's.

Erza: I trust you, Y/n. I hope she-

They heard and startled from a loud explosion, and it was coming from where the tower-like ice had been shattered. They looked closer and saw a flying cyclops monster. Null was attempting to go for it but it started limping not just from the battle, but the shock inflicted on its body from that ring choker.

Erza: Please, don't move, you're hurt.

Null growled and continued to move as it tried to be resilient.

Erza: I know you want to fight, but your injuries have put you to limit. Please... Don't waste your life away. We're here for you.

Null growled softly and calmed down a little bit. Y/n placed his hand on its back to comfort.

Y/n: Yeah she's right you know. And don't worry, the cavalry has already arrived.

Erza: Cavalry? Wait, does that mean..?

Y/n: (smile) Yep. They're already here for the party.

Null wondered what Y/n had meant by that, Null found a bit of strength left to keep going and run at a slower pace. Y/n knew that Null wanted to see it for itself, he swiftly picked up Erza's legs as she yelped in surprise, and carried her in bridal style.

Y/n: (smile) Hold on tight, you ready?

Erza: (smile) Right, let us go.

Y/n nodded and started to run towards the location where the flying cyclops monster, the tower-like ice had been shattered, and to where a few members of Team Natsu, Kuroka and Ur is, while Y/n maneuvers with his Flowmotion abilities.

What will they find the answers to this mystery of this village? Who was responsible for this? What does Minerva's cryptic message mean?

As their adventures continue...

Chapter 38 ended.