Fairy tail Next Generation

3-Weird Symbols

Nashi and Gideon sprang into action, their earlier awkwardness forgotten in the heat of battle. The shadowy creature loomed before them, its form twisting and writhing in unnatural ways.

"I'll draw its attention," Nashi called out. "You get the girl to safety!"

Gideon nodded, darting to the side as Nashi charged forward, her fists blazing with brilliant flames.

"Fire Dragon Iron Fist!" she yelled, launching herself at the creature. Her flaming fist connected with the shadowy mass, causing it to recoil with a bone-chilling shriek.

Meanwhile, Gideon slid across a path of his own ice, reaching the terrified girl. "It's okay," he said softly, creating an ice shield around them. "We're here to help. Can you run?"

The girl nodded, wide-eyed. Gideon guided her towards Natsu and Gray, who were standing ready at the forest's edge.

With the civilian safe, Gideon turned back to the battle. Nashi was holding her own, but the creature seemed to be absorbing her fire attacks, growing larger with each hit.

"Nashi, fall back!" Gideon shouted. "Your fire's making it stronger!"

Nashi leapt backwards, landing beside Gideon. "Then let's try something different," she grinned, a plan already forming.

Understanding passed between them. Gideon placed his fist on his palm, a cold mist surrounding him. "Ice-Make: Lance!"

A barrage of ice lances shot towards the creature, piercing its shadowy form. It screeched, tendrils of darkness lashing out wildly.

"Now, Nashi!" Gideon called.

Nashi took a deep breath, her cheeks puffing out. "Fire Dragon Roar!" A massive stream of fire erupted from her mouth, not aimed at the creature, but at Gideon's ice lances still embedded in its form.

The sudden heat caused the ice to explode, sending shards of magically charged ice flying through the creature's body. It writhed in apparent pain, its form destabilizing.

"Let's finish this," Nashi said, holding out her hand to Gideon. He grabbed it without hesitation, their magic intertwining.

"Unison Raid: Steam Explosion!" they shouted in unison. Fire and ice merged, creating a massive burst of scalding steam that engulfed the shadow creature.

With a final, unearthly wail, the creature dissolved into wisps of black smoke, dissipating in the forest air.

Panting heavily, Nashi and Gideon turned to each other, grins spreading across their faces.

"Not bad, ice princess," Nashi laughed, bumping her fist against his.

"You weren't so terrible yourself, flame brain," Gideon retorted, but there was warmth in his voice.

From the edge of the forest, Natsu and Gray watched in awe, pride swelling in their chests.

"Did you see that Unison Raid?" Natsu whispered, his eyes wide.

Gray nodded, a knowing smile on his face. "Looks like they make a pretty good team after all."

As the adrenaline of battle faded, Nashi and Gideon became aware that they were still holding hands. They quickly let go, both blushing furiously.

"We should, uh, check on that girl," Gideon mumbled, avoiding Nashi's eyes.

"Right, yeah," Nashi agreed, equally flustered.

As Nashi and Gideon approached the group, the young girl they had rescued rushed forward, tears of gratitude in her eyes. "Thank you, thank you!" she cried, hugging them both.