In Edolas
After seeing Erza Scarlet entering the Anima in the skies, Spike and Erza Knightwalker gets up. The two walk back to the Royal City. Spike Knightwalker starts reflecting on a lot that he's done in his life. Erza Knightwalker notices that Spike is silent more than usual.
"Something on your mind, son?"
"I've done so much for the King, and I relished in pain and suffering; I gave out to a lot of dark guilds cause of how I felt. A while ago, I brutalized some Fairy Tail Wizards on my way looking for Spike the Fairy."
"I know, and I've done my fair share. Let's not worry about what happens then. Let's focus on getting back to the Royal City."
"Understood, mom," Spike Knightwalker nods.
Spike and Erza Knightwalker took three hours to walk back to the Royal City. Upon arrival, the Royal Army arrests them. Spike and Erza Knightwalker didn't fight back as they allow the Royal Soldiers to take them to King Jellal. Spike and Erza Knightwalker see Sugarboy, Byros, Faust, Hughes, and Coco.
"Whoa, Spike. You don't look good," Sugarboy said. Sugarboy is a tall male with blue eyes and blond hair in a pompadour style. He wears light pink shiny armor with gold chain mail and a bronze belt. He also wears a white cape with the Edolas insignia.
"I got my ass kicked twice by my counterpart," Spike answers.
"I can't believe how different you two are," Coco said.
"What did his counterpart look like, Coco," Byro asks. Byro is an elderly short man.
"A baby dragon. Such a cutie too," Coco said.
Spike Knightwalker gets annoyed as Byro, Sugarboy, and Hughes laugh a little.
"Enough!" Erza Knightwalker said, silencing the laughter.
"We're sorry, Ma'am," Byro, Sugarboy, and Hughes said in unison.
The Royal Guards escort them all to see King Jellal. King Jellal turns to them as they wait for their punishments.
"Edolas Royal City has entered a new era. Its people are now looking forward to the future. However, they haven't forgotten the pain and trouble you caused them in the past. Therefore, you must be given due punishment for your actions."
"Yes, we understand," Faust said, speaking for everyone around them.
"As the new King, I hereby proclaim, Sir Faust, you're permanently exiled from the Kingdom. You are prohibited from stepping foot in the Royal City ever again."
Faust accepts his punishment. Everyone didn't expect that outcome, they thought for sure that Faust was going to die. They wonder what else is at stake.
"Erza Knightwalker, you cannot leave the Kingdom unless I authorized you to do so," King Jellal decrees.
"I'm prepared to die for my sins," Erza Knightwalker said.
"Spike Knightwalker," King Jellal turns to Spike.
"Yes, Sir?" Spike Knightwalker looks at his new King.
"You cannot leave the Kingdom unless I authorized you to do so. Also, I heard that you are in the midst of developing a new power source. Is that true?"
Spike Knightwalker nods. "Yes, it's true. It was in case the Anima continued to fail us, King Jellal. Also," Spike Knightwalker kneels. "Forgive me, as I committed many sins throughout my life," Spike bows head first to the ground. "Many unforgivable sins as I have a deranged, sadistic problem."
"I am aware of that from your encounters with Spike the Fairy. And numerous witnesses on your brutality towards people and other wizards that survived your gruesome attacks. You are not to engage in battle unless I give the order. You have a brilliant mind, and we need that."
"Wait, you want my help?" Spike Knightwalker looks up to his King.
"I want you, Erza, Sugarboy, Hughes, and Byro to rebuild the Royal City."
Erza, Spike, Sugarboy, Hughes, and Byro gasps. They thought for sure that they'd be facing death.
King Jellal walks up to Spike and helps him up. "I believe each of you can help create a better tomorrow for all of Edolas. Start anew with a new beginning. As for you, Coco, you are pardoned. For reforming on your accord, that shows great courage, and you are noble."
Coco is in shock to hear the revelation.
"My King, if you follow me, I can show you what I was working on."
"Very well, Spike Knightwalker. As for Sir Faust, I order you to leave immediately."
Faust walks up to King Jellal. "I am grateful to you for showing great mercy. I learned something last night, something that awakened me, seeing the true light that I was blind to with arrogance. I suppose this is goodbye," Faust turns to Coco. "Coco, don't ever stop running, child," Faust grabs his belongings and leaves the Royal City.
"Spike, show me what you've been working," King Jellal commands.
"Follow me," Spike Knightwalker walks down the hallway. King Jellal, Erza Knightwalker, Sugarboy, Byro, Coco, Hughes, and several Royal Soldiers follow Spike Knightwalker.
After ten minutes of walking, everyone made it to Spike's science room in the castle. Spike Knightwalker kicks the door down.
"Uh, why you did that?" Sugarboy asks.
"I need magic to unlock it. Since magic is outdated, this is my second-best option," Spike Knightwalker goes around the room and lights up the lanterns in the room. The room is bright thanks to the lanterns. Spike Knightwalker lifts a panel and puts it on the table.
"What is that?" King Jellal asks.
"This is what I call a solar panel. Using this device of absorbing sun rays, I can create energy that works like magic."
"Wow," Everyone in the room said in awe.
"So far, I have limited parts to create this one solar panel. I need more. With lots of tools and items that were heavily reliant on magic energy, I can use that to convert into solar panels. It'll take four years time to produce for the Royal City and everywhere else in Edolas if I get the right materials for such a project."
"I'm impressed," King Jellal sees the architecture of the solar panel. "So, how much power can this solar panel generate?"
"With quick calculations, I can say a small house of the Royal City."
"Then, your job is to create more for a sustainable future. Erza Knightwalker, I want you to aide your son in building these panels."
"Yes, my liege."
Spike Knightwalker smiles. Having his mother around will help him even more. "My King, what about my killing sprees? What is my punishment for that?"
"You'll apologize to all the citizens of Edolas, and you'll explain how you intend on correcting your ways."
"Thank you, King Jellal."
"Now that that's settled, let's rebuild our home," King Jellal proclaims.
"Yes, Sir!" Everyone cheers.
"Wow, I can look forward to something great, mom," Spike Knightwalker smiles at his mother.
"We can, son. We'll create a better tomorrow as a family," Erza Knightwalker said. The two of them hug.
In Magnolia
Natsu, Gray, Lucy, Wendy, Spike, Gajeel, Erza, Happy, and Carla scream as they fall to the ground after the Anima trip.
"We're back, everybody!" Natsu cheers as everyone returns to Magnolia.
Magnolia continues to rain as it did so days ago. Spike opens his backpack and counts how many dozens he had left. Spike only has four dozens of his freshly baked homemade triple-decker nut-crazy vanilla cream cookies. Natsu and the others turn face to see the town of Magnolia back to normal.
"Yes! Everything is back to normal!" Natsu shouts.
"There's Magnolia!" Lucy happily said.
"We did it!" Happy said.
"Wait, let's not get ahead of ourselves. We shouldn't celebrate until we know that everyone's okay," Said Erza.
"They're just fine. We got here a while ago, so we checked in for you," An Exceed said.
"We decided to fly in town real quick," Another Exceed says.
"Your friends and everyone in town are doing great!" Another Exceed explains.
There are hundreds of Exceeds flying around. Everyone is dazed by the sight of them.
"When we talked to them, they didn't even know they were turned into a lacrima."
"Earth Land is totally awesome, you guys. It has tons of magic power."
"Wow, so many Exceeds," Spike said in awe.
"What are they doing here?" Carla said, sounding upset. "It's not right. The Exceeds don't belong in Earth Land. We cannot allow them to stay here! They're far too dangerous."
"How so?" Spike asks. He's confused why Carla would say such a thing.
"They stoned Wendy and me," Spike gets angry after Carla's explanation.
"What?" Spike turns to the Exceeds that are on the ground. He sees the Queen of the Exceeds as well as everyone else from Extalia. Most of them have their heads down. Spike calms down as he won't become anything like Spike Knightwalker.
"We apologize for throwing rocks at you, lady."
"We have no place to go now that Extalia is destroyed."
"We promise to be nicer to you now."
"Please say you'll forgive us."
"It has nothing to do with you kids. It's her, I'm angry because Extalia's Queen and her lackeys sent me to Earth Land on a mission to kill the Dragon Slayers," Carla said.
"Say what?!" Gajeel and Spike said in unison.
"We thought this was all King Faust's doing?" Spike said.
"No joke, you mean to tell us that the cats sent you to our demise?" Gajeel asks.
"I know! The Queen ordered us to give up all our eggs! How could she be so heartless?! Gaaaah!" Lucky angrily shouts.
"Hey there, Mister," Happy waves at Lucky.
"Yea, no joke. She never told us why did she?"
Queen Shaggote and her royalists explain that she had a vision of Extalia falling into ruins. They didn't believe Extalia would fall naturally, so they decided it'll be the cause of humans. In order to preserve the future of all Exceeds, the unborn were to be sent to Earth Land. They cover up a story about working with humans to deceive them from their actual plan once they discover their lies about being angels. The Royalists felt guilty for having the Queen lie to every Exceed. The idea of sending out the eggs was to destroy the Dragon Slayers in which they had no intentions whatsoever.
Wendy understands now that the story is clearer to understand. Lucy agrees with the Exceeds about creating a cover story to protect them from the horrible future and truth. Spike doesn't agree with lying to the masses as they deserve to know what they could be possibly dealing with and how to prepare for it.
Queen Shaggotte explains that one of the eggs that was sent to Earth Land carries her gift of seeing into the future. The Queen explains that Carla has that power. When Carla was born, the gift allowed Carla to see the fragments of Edolas' future. The gift caused her to mistake the info for a personal mission, therefore, Happy and Carla was never given a mission.
The Exceeds promise to be better in Earth Land and to get along with the humans. They decide to find all the other children that were sent here six years ago. Carla decides to forgive the Queen for what she's done and everyone else. Happy and Lucky notices Queen Shaggotte and Carla look alike and their similarities. Lucky and Marl want Happy to come by every so often since they'll be living in Earth Land for the rest of their days. Natsu and Gray start fist-pumping with Nadi.
Spike sits down on the ground as Erza walks up to him. "How are you holding up, Spike?"
"Well, to be honest. When all of this started, I thought it was Twilight Sparkle pulling Magnolia to Equestria in hopes of trying to bring me back home. It turns out it wasn't her, but Edolas version of Makarov's doing."
Loud gasps came from Erza, Gray, Natsu, Lucy, Happy, Wendy, and Carla. They didn't realize it before, but now, they remember how King Faust talked and sounded.
"Holy crap! Why didn't I recognize that?!" Gray shouts as he grabs his head.
"Oh wow..," Erza said in shock.
"Woooooow! I can't believe I missed that!" Lucy said, facepalming herself.
"Gramps.., Gramps.., we fought an evil Gramps..," Natsu said in shock.
"Tell me, am I'm dreaming?" Happy said as he's dazed.
"Wow, now that I think about it, King Faust did sound like Makarov," Said Wendy.
"No comment," Said Carla. She's in shock as well.
The Queen and her Royalists leave the Fairies as they fly to their new home. Erza and Lucy start fist-pumping with Gray and Natsu. Natsu suggests to head back to the guild and inform everyone what transpired. Wendy joins in the fun of fist-pumping. Erza decides to tell everyone about Mystogan's departure from the guild.
"Gajeel, you alright?" Spike walks up to Gajeel.
"Yea, I'm fine but, where the heck is my cat?! Don't tell me those flying felines took off Lily with him!"
"Who is Lily?" Gray asks as he continues to fist-pump.
"Remember that big brolic Exceed that took on Spike Knightwalker?" Lucy said, reminding Gray of who he is.
"Are you blind? I'm right here," Panther Lily is now small like Carla and Happy.
"So tiny," Everyone except Spike said in unison.
"You look really cute that size, though," Happy said.
"Unfortunately, it appears that my previous physique wasn't well suited for Earth Land," Panther Lily said.
"Obviously, that doesn't bother you?" Carla asks.
"Well, normally it would. Yes, but right now, I want to join the guild that took care of my Prince. You promised me, you said you get me in, Gajeel. Can you?" Panther Lily asks.
Erza nods, giving the okay at Gajeel. "Consider it done, buddy! Welcome to Fairy Tail!" Gajeel said in tears, hugging Panther Lily.
"Now, on an unrelated note, I happen to come across a suspicious person."
"What an overachiever, you're definitely my cat."
"Come here," Panther Lily tugs on the rope he holds onto, forcing the person to move forward.
"Hold on. It's not what you think. Please, let me explain," Lisanna falls onto her knees. She's tied up. "I'm not suspicious. I'm a member of Fairy Tail too."
"It's.., Lisanna..," Natsu is amazed seeing Lisanna again.
"Don't be so rough with me, cat! Wait, are you an exceed?"
"The name is Panther Lily."
"If you got a problem with my cat, you have to take it up with me, lady. Well?" Gajeel is beside Panther Lily.
"Who is that?" Spike asks.
"Whoa, she looks like..," Gray said.
"Lisanna," Erza finishes Gray's sentence.
"No way..," Happy has flashbacks.
"It can't be. Perhaps she's the one from Edolas?" Carla said.
"How in the world did she end up here?" Lucy asks.
"What should we do?" Wendy is confused to do what's next.
Lisanna sees Natsu. "Natsu!" Lisanna runs and hugs Natsu. "Natsu, it's you," Lisanna is in tears of joy. "I thought I never see you again."
Natsu looks at Lisanna like looking at a ghost. Lisanna hugs Happy as well, telling him she misses him too much as well. Spike is confused as he watches.
"It's been so long since I've seen everyone. This makes me so happy," Lisanna turns to Lucy and Wendy. "Oh, you must be the two new members of the guild I haven't met yet. The little one looks like Wendy, and the blond must be Lucy."
"Wait, you're our Lisanna?" Gray asks.
Lisanna nods.
"You can't be our Lisanna. She died two years ago. And she couldn't possibly be resuscitated," Erza claims.
"The truth is, I didn't actually die that day. Two years ago, I was pulled away by the Anima. I'm not sure, but I assumed there were little ones back in Earth Land back in those days. It was a real shock when I woke in Edolas. I was confused because everyone looked so different, but I recognized all the people there. They welcomed me cause they thought I was the Edolas Fairy Tail Lisanna. I can only assume she died."
"By the hands of Spike Knightwalker," Said Spike.
Lisanna turns to see Spike. Lightning strikes as she sees Spike Knightwalker's sinister smile.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!! SPIKE KNIGHTWALKER!" Lisanna shrieks and crawls away in fear.
"Where?!" Natsu gets ready to throw down.
"She meant me, Natsu. I have a canny resemblance of Spike Knightwalker."
"Oh..," Natsu sees it after getting a glace of what Spike Knightwalker looks like.
"There is a lot he told me during our encounters. It's like watching a horror movie based on true life," Spike walks up to Lisanna.
"Get away! Get away! Get away from me!" Lisanna closes her eyes.
"My name is Spike. Spike the Fairy. I am not like my counterpart."
Lisanna opens her eyes to see Spike the Fairy. She sees the same dragon that took on Spike Knightwalker after saving her.
"I figured it out cause he told me that one of the Fairy Tail Wizards that he brutalized survived. Since you're Earth Land's Lisanna, that meant he was targeting you."
"That bastard!" Natsu said.
"Well, he's not here, so there is nothing you can do about it, Natsu. Plus, I did defeat him during our brawls twice. So, there's the retribution if you want to call it."
"I'm sorry.., it's just.., you sound exactly like him, Spike Kni-" Lisanna coughs. "Spike the Fairy."
"You can also call me Fairy Dragon if you wish."
Lisanna nods though it'll take time to see a friendly Spike. Spike sighs sadly. He turns his back on his friends.
"Hey, where are you going, Spike?" Natsu asks.
"Home," Spike lowers his head. "I'll see you at the apartment, Lucy."
Spike leaves the group. Lisanna feels bad, but she couldn't help herself. Spike the Fairy looks and sounds like Spike Knightwalker that gave her hell in Edolas for the past two years.
"Is he going to be alright?" Happy asks.
"Considering that Spike the Fairy has an unfortunate resemblance of Spike Knightwalker, he must have been feeling all sorts of guilt. Perhaps giving Lisanna some space," Said Carla.
Spike is walking alone in the rain with a whole lot of thoughts rushing in his mind. He's thinking about all the possibilities that Spike Knightwalker has done during his time in Edolas wiping out dark guilds, especially the Fairy Tail guild. Wendy decides to go after Spike. She catches up to him walking down the street.
"Spike!" Wendy calls out.
Spike turns to see Wendy. "Yea?" He sheds a tear.
Wendy hugs him. She understands the sadness running in his mind. Spike returns the hug, not wanting to let go of Wendy.
"I think it's best that I stay away from the guild until Lisanna cools down from seeing me."
"No. That won't help you. Lisanna needs to see the real you. The you each of us have gotten to know."
"How would I..," Spike gets an idea. The two tickets he won from the Bingo Tournament. "I got an idea. I know how to make her see the real me and not Spike Knightwalker."
"How?" Wendy wants to know.
"First, let's get inside the apartment."
"Agreed."
Spike and Wendy enter the apartment and walk up the stairs. Spike sees the landlady well and alive. Spike opens the door to the apartment and enters. He and Wendy lay down on the bed.
"Aaaaaaaah," Spike and Wendy say after a long adventure.
"Okay, this bed is better than the one in my dorm."
Spike chuckles. "Well, it's a firm mattress."
"So, how do you plan on showing Lisanna the real you?" Wendy asks as she takes off her shoes.
Spike gets up and goes to the drawer. He takes out the two Akane Resort Tickets he won. "With these," Spike shows Wendy the tickets.
"That's a great idea, Spike. The trip to the resort should help you and Lisanna connect better."
Spike sighs a little. "To be honest with you, I was planning on asking you to come with me as a da-get together."
Wendy blushes a little. She understood that Spike meant to say date. She would have enjoyed anything with Spike anyways.
"And I would have gone with you. Perhaps when we work enough money, we can go together. Just you and me," Wendy lightly chuckles.
"Yea," Spike blushes with that possibility in his mind. Spike hugs Wendy again. "Thanks for comforting me."
"You're welcome, Spike. You would have done the same for me," Wendy smiles.
"For sure," Spike smiles.
"Oh, I think I should head back to the dorm. I don't think Carla knows I'm here."
"Uh, mind being with me a little longer. I can use the company."
One of Wendy's fantasies has come true, Spike asking her to stay with him. She agrees and stays with Spike for the rest of the day.
Two hours later, Lucy arrives in her apartment with Carla and Erza. They see Spike and Wendy sleeping on the bed. They thought it was cute. Erza picks up Wendy. Erza and Carla leave the apartment as Lucy looks at Spike.
"Sleep well, Spike. I'll see you tomorrow."