Crime Tail [Fairy Tail]

Chapter 23-The Night Baron

Chapter 23 - The Night Baron

Normal POV

The outdoor of Crime Sorciere's guild hall is packed with people. Some of them had a couple of drinks and well, they all drifted with the help of alcohols. Cana is the only one that remain conscious after all the booze.

Though there's still a couple of people that are still hyped up and decided to have some extreme sport --basically it's fighting alright.

Some of the people--which we can consider them as the normal ones--are chatting with each other.

That's what you thought it will be.

Too bad that the reality is very cruel.

Because right now, they are going to meet the legendary unholy offspring of lightning and death itself.

In a certain dark corner of the outdoor, a pair of animal-like green eyes shining in the shadow and somewhat glaring dangerously at the crowd.

Somehow a certain unlucky mage found it accidentally and created a night piercing scream causing a scene below: To the left is a certain group of wizards with Natsu taking the lead and to the right is a certain green-eyed snarling and on-guarding beast.

Natsu being Natsu, he was about to take the first step by attacking the unknown beast. To him, the smell of it is kind of familiar, but yet different at the same time. But he didn't know that the  other dragon slayers feel the same way too.

As if noticing the fire dragon slayer's attempt, the beast let out a threatening growl that clearly states that: It is angry.

Something rises from the both sides of the beast, which appears to be a pair -no, its two pair of wings. 

A mouth of sharp white teeth startled the wizards, but soon faded as the purple light starting to glow within it's mouth.

The crowd stumbled back with their eyes widened--It can breath fire.

But that doesn't shaken up Natsu. He wouldn't back off easily especially when it intent to hurt his guildmates. 

Luckily, someone rushed in between the beast and Natsu before they charge towards each other with burning flames.

"Whoa whoa whoa calm down!"

The owner of the voice is no other than a certain blue haired mage with a red tattoo.

Thanks to Jellal, both sides ceased fire almost immediately. Though the beast still isn't going to give up yet.

"Huh?" Natsu obliqued his head in confusion.

Ignoring Natsu and the other's perplexity, Jellal ambled slowly towards the still on-guarding beast.

"It's alright buddy. No one is going to hurt you." He said in a rather soothing voice.

The beast relaxed from its intense state.

But instead of backing off, it began to stroll out of the shadow, revealing a medium sized, sleek dark creature. It's ear-like appendages laid flat towards the back of its head, with the wings expanding from both sides. Its tail went all the way to the ground, with a pair of fins at the end. 

It didn't stop once it was out of the shadow completely, much to Jellal's dismay. It began to move slowly while arching its back, somehow wreathing the crowd as if it's observing them while letting out deep low snarl.

With this opportunity, the wizards can finally have a good look at their so-called beast.

They stared at it in horror as if they had seen a ghost. But somehow the dragon slayers have mixed feelings. Is it relief, or is it hope? They didn't know either.

Even if they already know that their parents are never coming back again.

The black predator before them just proved that it isn't all of the dragons are gone.

Once again standing in between the crowd and the dragon, Jellal continue to approach the beast. "C'mon bud (Buddy). Calm down. They are friends, remember?"

Much to the mages' surprise, Jellal's words did have an effect on the dragon.

Taking the dragon's change of rage as an encouragement, he continued. "That's right, Stark.... They are not going to hurt you."

With Jellal's comforting words, the dragon relaxed its muscles as it brings its wings close to its body and lower down its formerly-arching back. The constricted pupils started to change into big, round pupil that would melt one's heart.

What shocks the wizards most, is the blue haired man reach out his hand towards the dragon as if it is perfectly safe. 

Even Igneel and its team is friendly, that doesn't mean the other dragon is. Not to mention this dragon was seriously planning to kill them with hot burning flames just a few minutes ago.

But it seems that the wizards' worry is unnecessary.

The dragon began to move its head slowly towards Jellal until his hand rested on its head.

"It's alright. I'm here." The tattoo man assured as the dragon give in and closed its eyes.

Just at the same time, a gush of wind blows as seven dragons landed beside the dragon-man duo.

It was then the others of Crime Sorciere came out to welcome their guests.

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Merry Christmas everyone! What's your wish this Christmas? ^.^ I sincerely hope this chapter is good enough for you all. If anything, comment so I can learn from you guys. 

*Above video is obtained from How To Train Your Dragon - Forbidden Friendship.*

Lastly, wait for the Christmas Special and Special Chapter and Happy Merry Christmas!

(A little spoiler ^_^ : The special chapter is gonna be pure comedy.)