Wings & Mages

Chapter 13: Final Battle

Recap:

"Yeah." Satoshi agreed. "However, they must be consumed to it or they won't be able to use their new powers properly. They should know that the Black Wings is being animated by both the Black and White spirits that are very skilled in terms of combat."

"The crest we gave also possess an evil side, so the one who bears it must not be overwhelmed by too much power or he will turn against his comrades," Daisuke clarified Satoshi's statement.

"I should let them know that they mustn't overdo it," Master Makarov offered as he stood up and walked slowly to where his brats are, but before he could get out of the shed, an arm on his shoulder stopped him. When he looked back, it was Satoshi.

"Please inform them that the Black is innocent and the White is wicked," Satoshi added, "They mustn't be fooled by their eyes and should spare the innocent."

Master Makarov nodded abruptly before making his leave.

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As he promised to the two strangers, Master Makarov informed the whole guild about the most crucial thought, that within the black resides the light, and the true evil resides within the white. He also informed his guild that the Black Wings is being animated by those two opposite colored souls.

While in the middle of their training, everyone put in their minds that they shouldn't be overwhelmed by too much power or they will be consumed by the evil. That's why none of them turned against their will.

Natsu, one of the core members of the guild, was also one of the few members that was favoured by the crest the most. Along the intense training and power management, a familiar scent flowed through Natsu's nose.

He sniffed into the air and tracked the scent. It was strong, and getting stronger by the second. "I know this scent," he told his friends and everyone else including Daisuke and Satoshi, "That one legged skull is coming..."

"Already?!" Lucy, Wendy, and Carla snapped.

Natsu nodded. "I'm sure of it."

"It arrived earlier than I expected," Satoshi mumbled and said out loud, "Have everyone already know how to control the crest's advances and extra power?"

They nodded. "Were sure of it."

"That's good," Daisuke said to himself.

Master Makarov stepped in the middle of the crowd and said, "Our guild will be divided into two teams: the attack and rescue team."

"I will be on the attack team." Natsu volunteered energetically. "I would also like Erza, Mirajane, Wendy, Juvia, Gajeel, Laxus and Lucy to be on my team."

"Me, too?!" Lucy exclaimed, doubting.

"Yup," Erza said, putting her hand over Lucy's right shoulder. "You are one of the best we can count on."

"Hey, Natsu!" Gray shouted, marching heavily towards Natsu. "Do you intend to forget about me?!"

"Did I hear something?" Natsu asked himself, clearing his ear. It made Gray angrier.

Laxus stepped in between Natsu and Gray, keeping the distance. "No fighting!"

"If Laxus is going, so as the entire Raijinshuu," declared Freed as he grouped in with Bickslow and Evergreen.

"The queen of fairies should take over the show," Evergreen said tauntingly, aiming at Erza, but Erza just ignored her.

"Let's go, my babies," Bickslow called his dolls as they move together in a circle above him.