The New Girl (Fairy Tail Fanfic)

Chapter 6: A New Path

The New Girl (Fairy Tail fanfic):
Chapter 6: A New Path

"So much Magic... I will devour it—and your life!" Sebastian Zero roared as he charged at me, eyes wild with greed.

Sebastian Zero: Water and Ice Spiral!

His attack spun toward me like a whirlpool of destruction, but I was faster. With a swift movement, I dodged it, sliding across the ground toward him.

Elaine: Ex-quip! Excalibur!

A gleaming, purple blade materialized in my hands, glowing with an ethereal light. It wasn't a bulky knight's sword like Erza's, but sleek, modern—its thin, pointed tip designed for precision and speed.

"She can Ex-quip?!" Erza's voice was filled with shock.

The weapon in my hands was light but deadly, unlike the ornate swords of others. My sword's elegance was in its simplicity, its power hidden beneath its unassuming size.

Sebastian Zero sneered. "That's your weapon? It's so small!" He boasted, his laugh echoing through the hall. "My King Sword can—"

Before he could finish, my sword sliced clean through his massive blade like it was air.

"I—Impossible!" he sputtered, his eyes wide with disbelief.

I leveled the glowing sword at him, my gaze steady. "This is the Vitalihive family sword, Excalibur. It represents me. It shows how even something small can wield immense strength. You can't use the same attacks as my parents because you will never be as strong as they were. Your Magic may steal from others, but you'll never truly possess the power of their souls."

Sebastian's expression darkened with rage.

Sebastian Zero: Water Geyser!

A towering spout of water shot toward me, but I stood my ground, lifting Excalibur. The blade shimmered with a pale blue light as I focused my Magic.

Elaine: Aqua Barrier!

A glowing bubble of blue and white surrounded me, effortlessly absorbing his attack, dissolving the water into nothing. I could hear Gray's voice from behind me, astonished.

"Water Magic?" Gray muttered in disbelief.

I channeled more power into Excalibur, and it flared a bright red.

Elaine: Fire Slash!

A blazing arc of flame erupted from the sword, hurling toward Sebastian. His eyes widened in panic as the fire struck him head-on.

"No!!!!" His scream echoed through the chamber, his arrogance crumbling with each second.

I could hear my friends cheering me on, their voices lifting my spirits. I turned and smiled at them, feeling a rush of warmth from their support.

"Perish!" Sebastian roared, his body now shrouded in a thick, black aura.

Sebastian: Dark Grasp!

Shadows twisted and lunged at me, coiling around my body like living chains. The dark mist constricted tighter and tighter, squeezing the air from my lungs as I cried out in pain. My friends shouted my name, but their voices seemed distant, unreachable.

"Don't you see, Elaine?" Sebastian's voice slithered through the darkness. "Darkness always wins."

I could feel the shadows tearing at my strength, suffocating my light—but then, something within me stirred. My necklace began to glow, a brilliant light pulsing from it, spreading through my entire being.