The Elemental Sorceress

Chapter Twenty Five

A/N: For a good interpretation of how I wrote part of this chapter to feel please listen to the songs on the playlist linked in order once you see the bold word further in the chapter until the scene break.

CHAPTER TWENTY — FIVE

December 16th

The dust kicks up across the ground and rocks begin to hover above the ground. Nova gets to her feet staring at the sky waiting for the dragon to appear. Her heart stops when the roar tears across the island sending debris flying. All around her the Fairy Tail mages clutch their ears trying to block out the sound.

Off to the side, Wendy is motionless, her eyes blown wide. "That was a dragon's roar." She says almost to herself in disbelief.

Everyone nearby panics at the girl's observation. If a dragon slayer said it was a dragon then it most likely was. Barely two seconds after the words leave her mouth Gildarts rushes to the scene accompanied by Natsu, Lucy, and Cana.

He drops to one knee clutching at his stomach, "My wounds are beginning to burn... there's no doubt about it. That dragon is close." His breathing is uneven as Cana tries to help him back up.

"It's... it's..." Pantherlily points to the sky as a black speck becomes rapidly more visible.

The dragon speeds towards them coming to an abrupt halt over the island. It's wings flapping causes a minor windstorm across the island; grass flying everywhere.

Nova stands rigid feeling the cool metal cuffs against her wrists. She was in no shape to protect anyone in her current state. The beast above them was too damn powerful and without all her magic... she didn't stand a chance in hell.

Her eyes shoot towards Natsu who is staring up at the dragon's snarling face. "I was right all along... they do still exist." He doesn't pay attention to Makarov, who claims the beast above them was Acnologia the Black Dragon of the Apocalypse. "Hey! Do you know Igneel? You better tell me!"

Gildarts grips Natsu's shoulders, shutting the boy up. "Do not provoke that thing." His jaw is set as fear radiates off of him. "Did you forget I lost my arm and leg to him?!"

Natsu tries to speak but Gildarts cuts him off. "I told you Natsu, no man can defeat him." Just as the words are spoken Acnologia shoots towards the island.

He lands hard, making an earthquake and windstorm topple the mages. "We need to run! None of us stand a chance against him."

The mages stand frozen in shock; before anyone can start to retreat the dragon rears its head. Slowly its mouth opens showing an electric blue tongue; pressure begins to build it. Then, it releases a devastating roar.

Nova watches with wide eyes as it decimates a fourth of the island. An entire chunk of the forest is vaporized in seconds. The bastard didn't even use magic power... it was a mere breath attack. At that moment as the members are flung backward into the island they come to a sudden realization.

This was not something they could handle.

"We need to fight that thing!" Natsu exclaims, getting to his feet. He's stopped when Gildarts levels a glare at him.

"That thing is pure evil, and far too strong. That was merely a warm-up. Everyone head for the boat!" Gildarts shouts as the mages begin to rush through the trees.

Acnologia gives chase taking to the skies and striking at them from above. Nova stands rigid in her spot on the beach; she couldn't move.

"Darago, please! I need you to release the cuffs. I can't do this without my full power."