The Tale of the Two Brothers Arc

To Sin

"10,000 Jewels!" Lucy shouted in surprise, "Are you trying to rip us off!"
The captain shook in fear, "I'm so...so sorry ma'am but it takes a good amount of power to get to Sin because of the currents off their coast."
"Argh!" Lucy clutched her head in frustration.
"Luce, maybe it's better we walk there." Natsu muttered earning a smack.
"ARE YOU NUTS, IT WILL TAKE MONTHS!"
"Did you get us a ride yet?" Erza walked out of the crowd followed by a large cart of suitcases.
"You are going to take all of that..." Lucy's eyes widened.
"Is there a problem?"
"Of course not."
"What's up with the wait?" Gray and Wendy joined the group shortly followed by Happy and Carla.
"This is the only ship that is going to Sin this month but the price is just too high, 10,000 Jewel per person regardless of age, so that makes 50,000 Jewel. My apartment rent is almost as much!" Lucy tore at her hair.
"Aye, I could buy two years worth of fish." Chirped the blue exceed.
"It doesn't matter, I'll pay." Erza slammed the money onto the desk, "We have no time to loose, take us to Sin now!"

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"Erza?" Titania turned to Carla, "Are you available?"
"Yes, what's wrong? You look shaken up?"
"I need to tell you something important."
Erza sat down onto the bunk bed offering Carla a place to sit.
She sighed heavily, as if the news she brought wasn't good, "I think we are in danger."
Erza's eyes narrowed, "Why is that?"
"Well, I had a vision and it doesn't look good."
"How so?"
"Yes. I saw a figure in a navy cloak and she was scowling, and holding some kind of sword, the book of E.N.D was opened, and something horrible happened to Natsu. I saw Zeref too, he was crying. Then..."
Carla shuddered, her voice cracking as the image of the demon came to mind.
"I...I...saw a monster beyond description. I think it may be the E.N.D, just thinking about it scares the daylights out of me."
"Natsu, what does he have to do with this?" The requip mage got up and paced around the tight room. "And this hooded person, how do you know it was a she?"
"I don't know, I just felt it."
"What happened to Natsu in your vision?"
"He was screaming in pain, now that I think about it, he was clutching his head as if that was hurting. A white light consumed his body and that's all I got."
"Hmm..." Titania stopped, "What about Zeref, why was he crying?"
"No idea, it was like he was heart broken or in pain. His feet collapsed under him, he looked devastated, that's all I got."
"This doesn't sound good at all. We need to keep an eye on Natsu."

Zeref sighed heavily, "I guess the final battle is upon us, Natsu," He clutched the book of E.N.D closer. By lucky accident, Zeref was walking by the scarlet-haired mage dorm when he heard his name. The vision he overheard did not surprise Zeref, but made him even more agitated and worried. He knew Natsu's Eutherious Form wasn't all that intimidating. Sure, anyone who saw what Natsu could do in that form would be scared, but their fear was of his essential power, not of his form. Zeref recalled Sarre mentioning about her "demonic form." Was Sarre the creature the mage described? The thought made him shiver.
Suddenly the door crack open, Zeref darted behind a few containers hoping his curse wouldn't raise hell. It really was foolish of him to climb onto the boat but his damn curiosity got the best of him. How did they figure out about his home country? Considering all possibilities, Sarre must have gotten involved. She had managed to piece together everything about him. Speaking of Sarre, where is she?
"I feel terrible." someone grumbled.
Oh no, Natsu! Zeref held his breath, if Natsu caught his scent...
"BLAH!" The Fire Dragon Slayer puked over the railing.
"Natsu! Come inside," Happy flew towards his friend, "Erza is calling you!"
"Not...now. I feel too sick..." grumbled Natsu.
"Are you questioning my orders?" the scarlet haired warrior threatened from inside the room.
"NO SIR, I'M COMING!" Natsu ran inside.
"Fwww." Zeref blew out his breadth, he didn't even noticed that he stopped breathing. That was close, he had to thank Natsu's motion sickness.
"You should really reconsider your hiding spot."
"AIEEEEEE!" Zeref leapt to his feet into a battle stance still holding the book tight.
Sarre laughed, "You should have seen your face, ... priceless!"
"Oi, hasn't anyone taught you to never sneak up on people." Scolded the mage.
"I couldn't pass up the opportunity. Anyways, I'm surprised that little Natsu hasn't spotted you yet, you're hiding behind crystal clear boxes."
"..."
"Exactly. Oh and you have a spider on your head."
"I'm not afraid of spiders."
"It's a daddy long legs."
Zeref ruffled his hair to get rid of the tiny pest.
"Now I see the resemblance." Sarre yanked out a mirror from her pocket and showed him his reflection.
The Black Wizard glanced at the mirror confused,
"You look like a black haired Natsu, idiot."
"...Thanks?"
The Devil Slayer glared at Zeref,
"Who are you?"
"KYAAA!" Sarre shrieked.
Zeref smirked, "Your face, so comical."
"Shut up." she growled.
"Um, hello?" A girl with blue hair and brown eyes waved to get their attention.
"Yes?" Sarre responded as Zeref desperately tried to scoot away, but to his dismay, Sarre grabbed him before he could disappear.
"I didn't see you pay for this ride so I was wandering who you were?" the girl asked.
"Urm," Sarre glanced at Zeref, her eyes widened in horror as he flinched and grabbed his head, signaling her that his curse was rising.
"BYE!" having no other choice, the mage pushed the Black Wizard overboard causing him to yelp in surprise followed by a big splash.
"Why did you just do that!" Hastily, the girl ran to the railing looking very worried.
"He was starting to piss me off, I guess I got to go fetch him, good night!" Sarre turned on her heels to leave the deck.
"I know it's rude but isn't he your husband?" she asked.
Sarre raised an eyebrow, "Um...no, he was just an old friend, what's your name, anyways." She tried to change the subject.
"Wendy, Wendy Marvel."
"What a pretty name," Sarre grinned, matching Wendy's smile, "I'm Sarre. Nice to meet you. I've got to go fetch my friend, he's going to kill me. Literally." She added under her breath.
"Well then, bye!"
"Bye."
As Wendy left, Sarre peaked overboard to see if Zeref was some what alright. Instead, she was greeted by hundreds of dead fish but Zeref was nowhere to be seen. Shrugging, she walked away.

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"So, what do you want to talk about?" Lucy asked as Wendy entered the room.
Erza stopped pacing and faced her audience, "We just need to watch each other backs."
"Why?" Gray asked, cocking an eyebrow.
"Because we need to watch over you incase you get kidnapped by ogling fangirls, stripper." Natsu peaked from his bucket.
"Oh really!" Gray snapped, "Maybe we need to babysit you, pyro, 'cause you're so destructive that the police might confuse you with a criminal, if you do not puke on them first."
"Ha! You're the one to talk, Ice Princess."
"Is that so, dumbass!"
"Ice prick!"
"Flame for brains!"
Gray and Natsu slammed their foreheads against one another, screaming insults.
"Great, at this rate they'll destroy our only ride to Sin." Lucy glowered. At least we will know why Natsu's head will hurt this time...
"Are you two fighting again?" Erza hissed.
"SHUT UP!" Both Gray and Natsu punched Erza, sending her flying. The trouble maker's eyes widened in realization.
"Is that so..." Erza slowly got up, a dark aura surrounded her.
"We're dead." Gray muttered.
That was the last thing any of them said for the next two days.