After Malgrove disappeared the group of people stood there all of their minds thinking about one of the three bosses they just saw. Orochimaru had his mind on the frenzied flame and the power it had, he felt his mind buzz just picturing the powerful flame. Looking up he saw Tsunade distracted and upon making eye contact with Kabito they both quickly snuck away. Tsunade had her thoughts on Melania and the scarlet rot, she and Azazel had been thinking of ways to counter the scarlet rot besides the Preserving Boluses.
" On the 20th floor, we have to fight that dragon." Natsu clenched his fists and thought about fighting Bayle.
" What, you scared salamander." Gajeel taunted as he Nastu's blank look on his face.
" No. On the other hand, I can't wait to fight him." Natsu smiled and a burning excitement could be seen in his eyes.
Vali crossed his arms, his gaze sharp and calculating as he observed the group. He wasn't one to waste words, but the gravity of their upcoming challenge stirred something within him.
"Bayle isn't just powerful," Vali said, his voice even and measured. "He's an ancient dragon. He's learned from every battle, every opponent. If you think you can beat him you're dreaming."
Natsu's fists clenched at Vali's words, the flames in his heart burning hotter. "Good. That means he's worth fighting." His grin stretched wide, his enthusiasm practically radiating off him.
"I'll take him down and prove once and for all who the strongest dragon slayer is!"
"Typical flame-brain," Gajeel scoffed, his tone laced with mockery. He leaned against a nearby wall, arms crossed and a smirk tugging at the corner of his mouth.
"You're all fire and no brains. Bayle's gonna roast you alive before you even get close."
Natsu shot him a glare. "Say that again, metalhead!"
Gajeel shrugged, unfazed. "Just calling it like I see it."
Wendy shifted nervously, her hands wringing together as she listened to their banter. "Bayle isn't like the dragons that raised us, He's killed a lot of people and seems ruthless," she said quietly, her voice tinged with worry
Her words brought a moment of silence, but Natsu's fiery spirit wouldn't let it linger. "That's why we'll train, Wendy. We'll get stronger, all of us."
Vali's eyes flicked toward Wendy, his expression softening slightly. "Strength alone won't be enough," he said. His tone was serious but not unkind.
At that, Irene finally spoke, her voice calm and commanding. "The little white-haired boy is correct." Her brown eyes glimmered with deep wisdom, her presence commanding the attention of everyone around her.
"Dragons like Bayle are not merely beasts of brute force. They are embodiments of ancient power and intellect. If we are to survive, we must be prepared for every facet of his might."
Gajeel chuckled darkly, his sharp teeth flashing. "Sounds like fun. I've been waiting for a real challenge."
Wendy frowned, her concern for her friends evident. "We can't just rush in. We need a plan."
Albion's voice resonated through the area. "You will indeed need more than strength and courage. I can sense the energy of three dragons within you, but my focus is elsewhere."
His voice shifted slightly, tinged with curiosity. "You red-haired woman... you, more than anyone, intrigue me. You are a dragon, aren't you? Your aura seems chaotic, it seems whoever cast the spell to turn you human couldn't resolve your madness."
The group turned to Irene, their expressions ranging from shock to curiosity. She met their gazes calmly, unshaken by the revelation.
"That... explains a lot," Gajeel muttered, scratching the back of his head.
Natsu tilted his head, his fiery enthusiasm dimmed only slightly by the revelation. "Wait, so you're a dragon? Do you know Igneel? And why do you and Erza smell similar?"
Irene offered a small smile. "There are things about my past that are best left unsaid—for now."
Erza looked at Irene and before she could say anything Irene looked at her and said, " I heard you're going to do the dragon communion. I would recommend for you not to but in the end, it's your choice Erza." Irene then left the group to meet up with her Ally, and eventually, all the people there split up. The fairy tail group and Kiskue and Yoruichi arrived at the dragon church and after killing the knight they stood before the altar.
" So who wants to go first," Kiskue asked as he saw the majority of the group hesitate, Nastu walked up first took out the heart, and performed the communion, followed by Erza, Gray, Lucy, Juiva, Happy, Carla, Panther Lily, Kiskue, Yoruichi, Gajeel, and Wendy. The communion went normally for everyone besides Wendy and Gajeel. Upon those two doing the communion the Flame dragon breath incantion they were supposed to get changed into a Sky and Iron Dragon breath incantion. Nastu also noticed a boost in his fire magic, when they tried to perform the incations they failed and learned that they would need a seal. So they began to search for where to find one while bonding.
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" Why do I feel like someone forgot about me?" Naoh floating in the air looked as the group at the dragon church were discussing their plans, he felt like someone had forgotten his existence and suddenly remembered him. Ignoring the feeling he flew towards the Sellia, Town of Sorcery, where he saw Captain American, Hawkeye, Black Widow, Iron Man, and the Hulk fighting alongside Dr.Strange, Wong, and the other sorcerers of Kamar-Taj.
" Tony behind you!" Captain America yelled as a Sword and shield-wearing sorcerer appeared behind Tony.
Tony Stark pivoted instantly, firing a quick repulsor blast at the sorcerer lunging from the shadows. The attacker's sword, glowing with an eerie blue energy, clashed against Stark's armor, sending sparks skittering across the cobblestones.
"Thanks, Cap," Tony said, his usual bravado barely masking the tension.
"Guess they don't know I prefer long-distance relationships."
"Focus, Stark!" snapped Black Widow, flipping over another enemy and taking them down with a swift combination of strikes.
Nearby, Hawkeye perched atop a crumbling wall, loosing arrows that pierced through enemy wards with uncanny precision. "These guys really don't like visitors," he muttered, firing another explosive arrow. "Not a fan of the hospitality."
The Hulk was in his element, smashing through groups of sorcerers with sweeping blows. A few tried to bind him with enchanted chains, but he simply roared and broke free, scattering them like leaves.
Doctor Strange hovered slightly above the fray, his hands weaving intricate patterns as he summoned protective barriers and counterspells. "What's up with these guys' magic? Wong remind me to ask the Anceiet one about this later."
Wong, standing firm beside him, nodded grimly. focus on keeping them off our backs and less on their magic strange."
" Cap, there's one casting spells at me and not giving me a chance to shoot back, can you get him." Hawkeye hiding on top of a different roof asked Steve to get the mage.
"On it," Steve Rogers confirmed, his shield ricocheting off several enemies before returning to his hand. He leaped into the fight, covering Hawkeye as the sorcerer began to focus on him.
The battle raged on, Sellia's streets echoing with the sounds of combat. Sorcerers clad in flowing robes wielded both physical weapons and magical spells, making them difficult foes.
"Tony, give me some air cover!" Strange called, sensing a buildup of energy ahead.
"Already on it," Stark replied, taking to the sky. He unleashed a bunch of micro-missiles, disrupting a formation of sorcerers attempting to converge on Wong's position.
The spell Wong was casting completed, sending a pulse of golden energy through the ground. It caused the sorcerers to become weaker and gave a chance for the Marvel group to beat them.
"Nice work!" Rogers said, slamming his shield into an opponent. "Let's push forward while we've got the advantage." The group managed to beat all the wandering mages and sat on the floor to catch their breaths. As they were resting a loud explosion could be heard near them. In the distance, they saw a giant dust cloud.
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"Yahaha! Gurarararara! You're quite the tuff one huh." Whitebeard and his crew stood at the edge of Aeonia Swamp in eastern Caelid, the air thick with the scent of decay and the distant croak of the nearby creatures. The gnarled trees twisted upward, their faces etched into the bark, casting ominous shadows over the ground. Commander O'Neil, standing tall and unwavering, met Whitebeard's intense gaze, unafraid despite the overwhelming presence of the legendary pirate. Beside Whitebeard, his crew stood behind him ready for battle. In the Air was Marco the first division captain, and next to Whitebeard on the floor was Ace the second division captain. All of the group stood there and prepared for battle when a group joined the fight. The group wore the outfit of the navy and was being led by an old man with a powerful aura.
" Garp. Yahahaha, do you wish to join this fight." Whitebeard had a huge smirk as he looked at the approaching navy group.
" Whitebeard, Hahahahaha. Why not it's a good chance to let loose." Garp, Whitebeard, and Commander O'Neil all let out a powerful aura and prepared to fight and let loose.
To be continued
A.N Sorry for the late and short chapter. My dumbass wrote this chapter and forgot to save it when writing so when I left my computer and came back I was signed out and lost all progress causing me to lose motivation. I'll get the next chapter out as soon as I can thanks for reading and all the support.