" ": You talking

' ': You thinking

* *: Narrator/Voice-off

Your POV:

Natsu: *Pain... Mainly*

Gray: I think... I'll have to take my clothes off. Will she be able to draw a magic circle ?

Mew: You already took them off a while ago.

Lucy: Well... Should we be worried about this ?

Ultear: Come on ! It's not so easy to bring out someone's true potential.

Natsu: *More pain*

Lucy: Hey... You sure it's okay ?

Gray: Exactly how painful is it ?

Meredy: Wanna try a sense link ?

Gray: HELL NO !!

Juvia: 'Oh Meredy, I see you've loosened up a bit.'

Levy: Do we... have to go through that, too ?

Wendy: I wanna cry.

Jet/Droy: It... It doesn't concern us. Let's go back.

Happy: Natsu...

Carla: Speaking of which, aren't we missing someone ?

Mew: He said him and Jellal needed to have a talk.

Lucy: ... I'm getting worried...

Juvia: Juvia wants to have to have a talk with Gray-sama, too !

Gray: What ?

Meredy: 'Oh.. Seems the relationship hasn't gone anywhere yet.'

Jellal: She seems happy.

"I'm doing my best. So... Everything's back, huh ?"

Jellal: ... Yes.

"Meaning, everything that happened in that tower... About Erza, Simon, and the others..."

Jellal: ... Yes... For 8 years...

"Nirvana ?"

Jellal: That as well. It feels strange to remember things I did, while I had amnesia.

"... I suppose this is also why you didn't want to face Erza directly..."

Jellal: Things can never be the same anymore. I'd be glad if that was possible, but... After everything, I understand if she doesn't want anything to do with me...

"You know it can't be that simple, right ? You know it's not all about forgiving you, that she still has feelings for you..."

Jellal: ... I can't... I've already decided... I've prepared myself for death, to atone for my sins...

"You really think being dead would atone for anything ? You've already set up your own guild to eliminate all the dark guilds. If it's redemption you're seeking, don't you think this would be a better way ?"

Jellal: I'm not quite sure... I guess that's what I had in mind when I founded Crime Sorciere. But now I realize no matter what I do, I can never make up for the things I did in the tower of heaven. If that's the case, what the hell am I doing all this for ? No matter how hard I try, I still can't find an answer. Perhaps, I'd be better off dead-

*SPLASH*

Jellal: ...

"You done ? 'Cause if not, I've got an entire ocean to cool down your head."

Jellal: Why... ?

"Yeah, sometimes I wonder why I even bother with you. Now listen here, the nonsense you just spouted is probably among the most cowardly things you could've think of. Dying because you feel like you don't deserve to die, seriously ?! If you could really atone your sins that way, I would've done it long ago !

Jellal: But-

"You think they'll forgive you because you chose that solution ? You genuinely think this is how Erza will forgive you ?! By fleeing and not facing your problems ?! Let me quote Natsu on that one, You won't accomplish anything by dying for your loved ones, you must live for them !!"

Jellal: ...

"So now, let me tell you what you're gonna do. You're gonna flush those ideas of suicide down the drain, and go have that hearty discussion with Erza herself instead, because I'M NOT YOUR GOD DAMN PSYCHIATRIST !!"

Jellal: ... That... Won't be possible...

"And what could possibly prevent you from going and tying all loose ends before-"

Jellal: I... have a fiancee...

Bush: *BROM*

"... Well, congrats, but I still don't see how that concern me or the topic."

Jellal: ... Live for your loved ones... Thanks.

"You are a piece of work, Jellal. And times and times again, a massive pain in my ass. But at least you did find a reason to live."

Jellal: Ah... yeah... I think so...

'... What was wrong with that bush ?'

Erza: No one can move mow, thanks to you.

Ultear: How come you don't feel anything ?

Mew: Anything ? Observe.

"..."

*Poke*

https://youtu.be/GbPQj7k9tvQ

Mew: See ?

Jellal: In any case, we can't stay in one place for too long due to the nature of our guild. We're leaving now.

Meredy: If you get any information about the mysterious magical force in the Grand Magic Games, let me know by carrier.

Mew: No problem.

Ultear: Regarding the tournament, I'll help you secretly. Don't worry, just try your best.

Meredy: Though I really want to watch the tournament.

Ultear: In disguise ?

Meredy: Forget it.

Jellal: See you... Hope to see you again.

Meredy: Goodbye !

Ultear: Say hi to everyone for me. Take care of Gray too, please.

Erza: ... ... *Sigh*

Mew: 'Between him, Jellal and Erza, it's a serious piece of work...'

Jellal: That magical force... I hope the members of Fairy Tail will be alright.

Ultear: Those guys will manage to survive. I have high expectations for them.

Meredy: yeah. So, Jellal, why did you lie about you having a fiancee ?

Jellal: You heard that ?!

Meredy: i'm not the only one, I was just stealthier. That was because Erza was spying on you, huh ?

Ultear: For how long will you continue to punish yourself ?

Jellal: Back there... It wasn't just Erza or Simon... He saved me from my own darkness... "Punishment" is the rule for Crime Sorciere, isn't it ? We all know that. I can't fall in love with people who walk in the light. I only hope they can be happy together... Forever.

Meredy: Even so, why didn't you come up with a better lie ?

Ultear: It's really bad. You think that's cool ? I don't know about him, but there's no way Erza bought that.

Erza: 'Fiancee... You're such a clumsy liar. Just like before...' Are we ready to go ?

"A leaf landed on my head, and I'm currently in excruciating pain. Ouch."

Mew: 'They both have feelings for Erza, and she has feelings for both of them... One feels guilty for what he's done to her, and try to make her happy by staying away... The other feels guilty of what he's doing, almost as if he's stealing Erza from him, and try to make her happy by staying close...'

*The capital of the Fiore kingdom, the flower blooming capital... Crocus. Once a year, this festival for mages is held... the Grand Magic Games. The city is busting full with the mages of Fiore and its citizens. In the center of the city is the king of Fiore's palace, Mercurius. And in the mountains to the West, the Grand Magic Games is being held in the Domus Flau. And in the middle of the town...*

Natsu: Beuuuuuuar...

Gray: H- hey... I still don't feel so great about all this... We don't know for sure if that spell worked...

Lucy: yeah, but I do feel like my magic power has increased. All my joints are still totally sore, though...

Erza: Geez, don't you guys feel embarrassed for yourselves ?

Lucy: Why are you completely fine, Erza... ?

Gray: She probably had her second origin from the start...

Lucy: That makes sense. This is my first time being in a city this big.

Happy: Aye...

Gray: Me too... It's a lot bigger than Edolas Kingdom.

"Ah, so you guys finally made it. How was the carriage ?"

Natsu: EURP !

Mew: Go figure, the hints are really subtle.

Makarov: let's get on with this event already ! Kahahahaha !! We'll show them the power of Fairy Tail !

Citizens: Did you hear that ? Fairy Tail ! Where ? Them ? The weak little guild forever claiming last place. Pfttkuku.

Natsu: Who laughed just now ?!!

"No no no, you will have your chance, Natsu, you will have your chance..."

Citizens: You guys gonna come last place again this year, too ? Everyone knows Sabertooth is gonna dominate !

Natsu: NNNNGGH...

"Bottle it up. But still memorize their faces."

Makarov: Whoever wants to laugh, let them go ahead and laugh.

Asuka: What's last place ?

Natsu: Shiiit...

happy: M'kay... So I don't have to hold it any longer... Pfkuku...

Jet/Droy: DON'T LOOK AT US AND LAUGH !!

Makarov: You ready ? 30 million... Hum, give every last bit of strength, we're aiming for the number one guild in Fiore ! So we can face Mavis, who saved our lives !!

"Don't worry about going all out, we'll be cheering on you all from the sidelines."

*After returning from training, the master elected which 5 person would compete. Natsu, Gray, Erza, those were all obvious choices, but...*

Lucy: EHH ?! Us ?!

Wendy: We can't possibly do this !! What about Laxus or Gajeel ?

Makarov: They haven't returned yet.

Lucy: Y/n ? he's here !

"Yes, with a crutch at the Grand Magic Games. I can't wait."

Mew: We were counting on the three months, but... Well, you know what happened.

Erza: Master decided the teams based on the strengths of people that are here now and can actually participate, so let's give it all we got.

Lucy: Right.

Wendy: I'll give it my best.

Makarov: If we really wanted to take this thing... I think we should have gone with Gildarts, Laxus, Y/n... And Mirajane or something...

"I'm... Sorry... ?"

Gray/Natsu: WE HEARD THAT !!

"So the matches will begin tomorrow... Question, does anyone know anything about the rules ?"

Alzack: the competition changes every year.

Bisca: Sharpshooting popped up the year we didn't come...

Jet: The year I didn't come, it was a race.

Droy: Victory is based on who can dominate across several different kinds of competition.

Levy: I've read up on all the competitions of the past years, but they're always completely different.

Natsu: Who cares ! We'll just take on whatever comes up ! Though I hope it's a battle !!

"Let's just hope it doesn't involve any means of transportation, or you're doomed."

Makarov: well, read the event rulebook by tomorrow, okay ?

Erza: R- Read this ?!

Levy: Leave it to me ! I brought wind-reading glasses.

Levy: Hmm... If I were to summarize things, there are 3 really important points. First of all, each guild's master cannot participate.

Makarov: Ah, well...

"Imagine if Gildarts accepted to be the master..."

Mew: Don't go that way, it's a slippery slope.

"The ground here seems rather dry."

Levy: Anyone without the guild's mark cannot participate either, and must simply observe.

Gray: W- Well, that's to be expected.

Makarov: ... Oooh...

Levy: Each event will remain a secret up until right before they begin, at which point the rules will be explained... Ah, there's a warning written at the end... All participants must return to their lodgings by 12:00.

"Why 12:00... ?"

Mew: Getting back before Midnight ? What is that, Cinderella ?

Natsu: we've still got plenty of time ! We've come all the way to this huge city, we may as well hit the town !!

Happy: AYE, SIR !!

Erza: hey !! Do you even know where the lodgings are ?!

Lucy: Honeybone, right ?

Natsu: We'll be there by 12, for sure !!

Happy: Aye !!

Erza: ... ... ...

"Yes, I'll go with them and try to minimize the casualties."

Erza: Good.

Lucy: The roads here are all lined with flowers.

Happy: I guess that's why they call it the flower blooming capital.

"And also because half the town in that country are named after flowers ? Even the country itself... Fiore, flore... Flora..."

???: FIGHT !!

"Yes, fight... No wait..."

Natsu: Oooh !! Who's trying to start a fight during the festival ?!

Happy: All the guilds of Fiore are here, right ?

"Let's just make sure no one dies or gets their houses destroyed."

Random thug: DWAGH !!

Sting: Still wants more ?

Lector: That was a total joke...

Frosch: Fro thinks so, too.

Citizens: Those are the dragons of Sabertooth, Sting and Rogue !! The strongest members of the strongest guild !

"I'm not appreciating the last part of the sentence."

Natsu: Sabertooth ?

Sting: You must be...

Rogue: Natsu Dragneel !! Y/n L/n !

Happy: CATS ?!!

Lector: What's with that cat and it's idiotic face ?

Frosch: idiot !

Happy: THEY SPOKE !!

Lucy: Should I even bother butting in here...

Sting: Hahaa !! So those rumors about you entering the Grand Magic Games... Those were true ?!

Natsu: You know about us ?

Sting: Acnologia... 7 years ago, you couldn't defeat that dragon... Right ? Then, what's the point being a Dragonslayer ?

"Uh ?"

Sting: I used to look up to you, a long time ago... So just like you, we wanted to become Dragon Slayers.

Natsu: Dragonslayers ?! You two are ?!

Sting: You should probably call us "True" Dragonslayers. After all... we'd probably be able to defeat Acnologia.

"Oh... Oh ! So it's that type of arrogance, I see... Try saying that again after actually going against the beast."

Happy: Yeah, that's right !!

Lector: What a stupid-looking cat.

Frosch: You're so smart, Lector.

Rogue: It doesn't matter if we've seen it before. This is the difference between the kind of Dragonslayer you are and we are.

Lector: Let me explain things. Natsu, having gained his dragonslaying magic from an actual dragon, is known as first generation. Laxus and Cobra of Oracion Seis, who are able to use dragonslaying magic from dragon lacryma being embedded in them are known as second generation. And then Sting and Rogue... Are hybrids, having both a parent like you, and also have dragon lacryma in their bodies, and known as third generation ! The ultimate Dragonslayers !!

"Third generation... Does that mean you also lose your dragons on the 7th of July 777 ?"

Sting: Ah, well... Not exactly...

Rogue: Let's tell them the truth. The Dragons that taught us Dragonslaying magic... We destroyed it with our own hands. In order to become true dragonslayers.

Lucy: They killed... A dragon ?!

Happy: Humans... Killed a dragon...

Natsu: You killed... Your parents...