The Forbidden Key

Fourteen

Tritium sent a massive attack before Aria could warn Ray. She was sent flying. 

"Aria!" She heard Natsu exclaim, as she crashed into the ground right by the team. 

"Move..." She gasped. She saw Tritium land. 

"Goodbye Aria," he said charging at the defenseless guardian. Suddenly a figure jumped in front of her, causing the dust to arise. Aria staggered to her feet and was surprised to see Natsu easily blocked Tritium's punch, even Tritium's fist was glowing with magic.

"He's the one picking on you Aria," Natsu called out, tightening his grip.

"N-Natsu" Aria gasped. Natsu was strong... 

"Fire Dragon Roar!" The attack sent Tritium flying. 

"Natsu-" Aria cried out, concerned. 

"I got this Aria," The mage said, and charged after Tritium.

"Who is that guy," Lucy asked.

"Tritium...Kemono's apprentice" Aria said. Kemono! Aria remembered.

"Ray!" She exclaimed, getting up. As if on cue Ray appeared being dragged by a man with black hair and red eyes. 

"Kemono..." Aria gasped. The man threw Ray forward and he landed coughing by Lucy. 

"He's too strong" Ray gasped. 

"Aria...you're the only one against us...why?" Kemono said in an eerie whispery voice. Aria shivered. 

"Go away Kemono" Aria growled. Aria summoned Heiwa. Kemono laughed throwing his large cape off he revealed a metal arm. 

"Kemono's glove" 

"I-It's just a glove?" Wendy whimpered. 

"Yea, but it connects with his skin and fuses... That's his weapon. No sword or such just that" Aria explained. 

"Gray, get Lucy, Wendy, Happy and Carla away. Erza, I also want you to go... This is more personal..." Aria said. 

"No, I'm staying," Lucy said. 

"Please, Lucy" Aria said in a pained voice. Lucy flinched. Lucy nodded and started walking away. Gray stood in place "Your crazy if you think I'm are letting you alone here to fight" 

"Gray don't-" 

"Pay attention!" Kemono exclaimed extending his hand and electrocuted Aria. Aria screamed out in pain. Kemono smiled a cold creepy grin. Gray growled and threw his shirt off. 

"Ice-Make: Lance" Series of lances zoomed towards Kemono. Kemono smiled, "Wanna play? Summoning: Cerberus" 

A large three-headed hell dog appeared blocking the lances with its body. 

"Gray go!" Aria shouted Gray cursed taking off, the massive creature followed. Aria looked after it then towards Kemono who laughed. Aria gripped Heiwa and held it out, racing towards Kemono.

"1st weapon shift!" Her spear became a sword. She raced towards Kemono and swung her sword. Kemono held up his arm blocking the dive. The sword clanged against the metal glove. Kemono grabbed Aria and swung his leg sending her flying backward. Aria slid to a stop and charged back, she swung the sword and at the same time, she twisted body so her foot hit Kemono instead. Kemono just blocked the hit and punched Aria in the gut. Aria panted and regained control by charging quickly "Sky Fists!" She set punches at Kemono, he dodged each one of them. But one got him in the jaw and he staggered back.

"Sky Guardian Star ...!" Aria exclaimed, 4 stars appearing behind her, growing and shining. "Attack!" She said feeling the magic attack zoom past her.

Suddenly a shield appeared, Aria gasped as she saw a girl with black hair and bandages smiling holding her hand out.

"Hi, Aria," 

EDITED 01/07/20