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23 | four dragons

"You sure you good to fight?" Gajeel asked as Galatea approached him in the hallway.

"Yup. Once I got my lacrima in my body recovered itself." Galatea said, "You ready to kick some Sabertooth ass?"

"Gihi." Gajeel grinned. "Of course I am. What do you take me for?"

Galatea gave him a cheeky grin, "Just checking. Can't wait to surprise them, seeing as they think they're fighting you and Natsu, not myself."

"Yeah, can't wait to knock those cocky bastards down a punch." Gajeel grinned, "Just don't hold me back Tea, I ain't one for losing."

"I'm aware~"

The two walked down the hallway, towards the arena. Due to their enhanced hearing, they could easily pick out exactly what the announcer was saying.

"I'm sure all of our viewers have been eagerly looking forward to this battle. A fateful showdown between the guild that was called the strongest seven years ago and the strongest current guild."

Tension ran high amongst the stadium, and Galatea could hear the whispers as she and Gajeel walked onto the field. After all, they had seen her on the brink of death a few hours ago and had likely expected Natsu to be in her place during this match.

"Fairy Tail's Galatea and Gajeel versus Sabertooth's Sting and Rogue! All four of them are Dragon Slayers, all four possess anti-dragon magic. Galatea is one of Sabertooth's former Elite Mages, while Sting and Rogue both hold Elite Mage status themselves. And Gajeel is a former S-Class Wizard of Phantom Lord. Only time will decide how this match ends."

Galatea's gaze hardened on Sting, as anger and past memories surfaced. She was going to beat Sabertooth into their place. They needed to be taught a lesson, and she wanted at least some form of revenge over those who had let Vivi be killed.

"The dream Dragon Slayer showdown is finally happening!"

"Sock it to 'em!" Gray cheered.

"Beat their asses!" Natsu yelled, "If you lose I'll beat you both!"

"Get 'em for us, too!" Laxus said.

"I have faith you'll win!" Erza cheered.

Galatea took a deep breath, focusing on the magic around her. She needed to maintain the upmost focus for this fight. She had to win. Not just for the Guild, but for her.

"The time to clash is here at last! Who will win, Fairy or Tiger?! All four dragons are on the battlefield!"

Galatea's gaze locked on Sting, itching for the fight to begin.

"I've been looking forward to it, too-kabo!" Mato cheered. "The time limit is 30 minutes! Let the match begin!"

The gong sounded and Galatea kept forward, Gajeel at her side. Her fist swung out, punching Sting in the face, hard. He had no time to react, and went skidding back through the air. He planted his feet into the ground, coming to a stop.

"Roar of the White Dragon!"

The laser blasted right past Galatea, as she shifted to the side slightly. She and Sting knew each other's magic already, but they had never actually fought before. Not that Sting hadn't tried. When he joined Sabertooth he was constantly bugging her for a fight. She usually just knocked him out as she wasn't a fan of random fights.

Sting swung out his laser to Gajeel as well, who quickly dodged it. He then knocked Rogue towards Galatea, who grabbed the Shadow Dragon by the neck and threw him towards Sting, who currently could not see due to the dust cloud he created with his laser.