Hot and Cold

The Winner

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"I dunno if eating lightning was a good idea," Lucy murmured.

I shrug. "He's eaten Ether-nano before." I mention. "And when you think about it, Lightning magic and Fire magic are compatible."

"Yeah, but I've never even seen anything like this before," Gray mentioned.

"This is just like the time he ate a shard of ether-nano." Erza states.

Natsu lets out a roar before blasting across the floor and slugging Hades straight in the mouth. He unleashes both sets of magic abilities onto Hades in quick succession. "So now Natsu's able to use Laxus' power and his attacks?" Gray exclaims.

"That's awesome!" Lucy chirps.

"I'll say." I mention delicately.

Natsu continues to wail on Hades with everything he's got. He blasts a hole straight through the ship with Hades at the crest of his attack, leaving him unconscious on the ground. "I warned ya not to mess with us," Natsu panted softly as he tried to stay upright.

My body moved on it's own accord, my arms wrapping around Natsu's torso and pulled him back almost too harshly. A flush of warmth burned over my torso as I held him in my arms.

"Thanks," Natsu groaned. "That was a close one. I don't suppose you have any food tucked away in that outfit, do ya?"

I chuckle. "No, sorry, Virgo took my pants where I had an entire roast hidden away." I joke.

"Another one bites the dust," Gray comments.

"We won!" Wendy cried.

Natsu chuckles tiredly, his head relaxing into my shoulder. "Man, you feel nice."

"That's kinda pervy, if you ask me." Lucy mentioned.

Natsu just hummed. "Not my fault you got a dirty mind." Natsu mentioned.

Lucy gave an irritated huff. Natsu tried getting up, only to collapse back into my arms with a grunt. "Don't push yourself, just use me to relax for a minute." I say softly, frost billowing out to cool his overheated body.

Natsu sighs in relaxation before we all tense in surprise. "You may have knocked me down, but I'm not out." Hades' voice rings out. "Well done, Makarov. You've raised some truly remarkable children, despite your flawed philosophy."

"There's no way--" Wendy stammered.

"I can't remember the last time someone left me tattered and torn after a good brawl," Hades continued to speak as he stood up.

"How is he standing?" Gray gasped.

"I appreciate the entertainment, but I must get back to work." Hades explained. "I'll be obliterating you now. Believe me you'll wish I'd done so sooner."

"What kind of monster could survive such a powerful attack?!" Erza exclaimed.

Hades pulled off his eyepatch slowly. "Devil's eye.... Open." His right eye opened slowly, revealing a glowing red eye. My arms tightened around Natsu's frame, my face partially burying in his hair. "You will not witness something you've never seen before. The Abyss of Sorcery. From here extends an endless realm that surpasses your feeble imaginations."

"D'you feel that?" Gray wondered with a slight tremor to his voice.

"It's not real. No, it can't be!" Wendy cried.

"I've never sensed this much power in one place before!" Erza gasped.

"And it's getting bigger by the second!" Lucy exclaimed.