Magi x Fairy Tail crossover: prequel

Chapter 39

  While they were still being teleported out of the Dungeon, everyone was either tired or looking around. They were surrounded by bags of a variety of items. Ja'far looked at Sin. He was isolated from everyone, thinking. 'Sin's stayed that way this whole time... That result must've been quite hard on him...or is it...'

"Ja'far, where's this magic circle taking us?" Mystras asked, looking away from the wall. "Is it alright that we separated from Serendine and the others...?"

"Yeah. It should return us to where we started so there shouldn't be a problem." '...Although there's no way of knowing if we'll turn up at the same time...'

  As Ja'far said this, Sora walked up to Sin and sat beside him. He showed her no interest while she merely stared at him.

"How long do ya plan on mopping around, Sin?" Silence is what she got in return. Standing up, she stood in front of him, hands on each side of her hip. "C'mon Sin, there'll be other Dungeons you can conquer! She grinned at him with her eyes closed. "Just 'cause ya don't have that one doesn't mean there won't be others! 'Sides, I think you'll be a great king!" She continued to cheer him up. What she didn't notice was that there was a small smile on his face.

'Thanks...Sora...' He kept a hand on his mouth, hiding the smile. 

  With Seren, Drakon, Tamira, and Sahel, Sahel and Tamira were looking around while Seren sat next to Drakon. They were surrounded by items from the Dungeon.

"I guess it's just the two of us for the trip back..." Tamira said

"It seems so. Dungeons sure are places full of mysteries, aren't they...?" Sahel said

"...But, I'm glad we came here..." Tamira said, smiling with Sahel. "Our Princess was acknowledged as a king vessel and received the power of a metal vessel... As her follower, there's no greater joy than that. We must train even harder so that we can continue to support our Princess more than ever..."

"Yes!" They looked towards the ceiling. Sahel thought about Seren and Drakon. 'Princess, Lord Dragul...I hope the two of you return safely...'

As Seren and Drakon sat together in silence, she spoke up. "...It's been a long time, hasn't it? Since we've been alone together like this."

"It has. Ever since we arrived at the Sindria Trading Company, we've both been so desperate to learn our new roles..."

"My jobs were always indoors, but you've spent a lot of time as an outboard guard, even traveling as far as Parthevia's waters, haven't you? You gained quite the reputation for taking command and stepping up to lead others onboard." She praised him.

"It's an old habit... How embarrassing." He sweat dropped.

"Why're you being so shy? That's not like you!" She sighed, looked down. "Dragul...thank you. When Sinbad and I were told to fight to be chosen as the king vessel, you didn't say anything or try to stop us. I'm sure you had your own opinions about everything that was going on, but despite that...you swallowed them and watched over our fight. That part of you...hasn't changed at all since we were little..."

"Lady Serendine..." 

"...Dragul. I'm really grateful to you. You've been by my side ever since we met. Even after I became a soldier, you continued to support me like nothing had changed." She reminisced about all the times they were together. "That time in Parthevia, you risked your life to protect us... I'm only alive today thanks to you. Truthfully...there's no way to express the depths of my gratitude...but despite that, I... I ended up...treating you so terribly..." She thought back to the time when he transformed into what he is today.

"At that time...both you and I had reached our absolute limit, so it couldn't be helped..."

"It could have been helped! Because that situation was..." She yelled but started to calm down. "That situation was born from the weakness of my heart... I committed the sin of hurting you deeply... At that time, I realized...my own weakness and foolishness... That's why..." She clenched her hands, determination burning in her eyes and looking up. "I resolved to become stronger. Strong enough that I would never hurt anyone like that again."

'Lady Serendine...' He couldn't believe what he was hearing.

"So I was desperately searching for something I could do to change myself... The whole reason I accompanied you on this journey was because I wanted to find it. But now, I understand..." She took her sword out, clenching it and looking at the symbol. "I will use this power to take back my country. And, even if it takes everything I have, I'll make Sinbad into a revolutionary that can change the world. This is my mission and my atonement...this is why I've been allowed to live until today...!" She looked at Drakon. "Hey, Dragul...if I asked you to lend me your power to help take back Parthevia, what would you do? Would you still...come back to my side...?" He was silence, gulping down saliva. "...I see." This alarmed him.

"N-no! Of course I-" 

"It's fine. I already knew. Sinbad is your master now." Sweat was coming down. "I was insensitive, forgive me." She looked away from, sighing with her eyes closed. "...Besides, I'm no longer the one by your side. You found someone, didn't you? Someone important to you." She looked back at him, confusing him.

"Huh?"

"Sahel." Her eyes brightened, smiling, looking like she came across a discovery. "The two of you are always flirting back at the trading company, aren't you? You've become really close! It suits you." This caused him to get flustered. "Did you think no one noticed?" (A/N: So dense... I feel like he got rejected again... Poor Drakon, hang in there buddy...) She closed her eyes, pointing at him while he closed his eyes, put his hand on his head, and kept blushing.

Regaining his composure, he bowed his head down. "Princess Seren. Thank you...for everything 'til now."

She looked at him, smiling, and closed her eyes once more. "I'm grateful too...Drakon..."

16th Dungeon: Zepar     

Conqueror: Seredine

Ability: Mind Manipulation