//------------------------------// // Act II: The Encounter // Story: Spike the Fairy // by PonyJoel //------------------------------// "There's one weakness you brolics have in common!" Galvin said, swooping down and dodging a fist full of black lightning. "What is it!?" Titan shoots black lightning torrents at Galvin. "While the two continue to battle, Titan monologues, proclaiming to be-" Lyon interrupts Yukino's narrating. "One of the best champions to defeat opponents smaller than he, thus claiming the title, Titan Unleashed!" Lyon puts more emphasis on narrating to make and sound like Titan is a serious threat to anyone foolish enough to challenge him. "However, Galvin will-" Yukino gets interrupted by Titan. "I had enough with you two!" Titan grabs Lyon and Yukino's hair and lifts them to his eye level. They flail a bit from the pain. "Give me that!" Titan takes the books from the two and incinerates them with his black lightning. He then drops Lyon and Yukino hard on the stage. "What was that for?" Yukino asks. She's upset that her role in narrating has ended. "Why did you incinerate my book! I was going to tell you the story about-" Lyon's angry rant gets interrupted. "First of all, I'm changing the story! Hearing you two blab about me is not cool. Second, I'll show them who I am. Third, prepare to die!" Titan clenches his fists, charging his black lightning. Galvin swoops in and kicks the back of Titan's head, causing him to hurl away from the two. "Run!" Galvin advises Lyon and Yukino. The audience, including guild wizards, is amazed to see Orga losing his cool during the play. Sting is irate that Orga threw a temper tantrum during the play and screwed their friends' roles as narrators. "Alright, that's uncalled for," Lector says while watching Titan and Galvin battle. He is livid that his guildmates are causing a scene in the early stages. "Huh, I guess that knucklehead hates it when someone steals the spotlight," Laxus said. He wonders how his friends would turn the tides of the play. "Hmm," Master Makarov is invested with the play so far. A bit of a fourth-wall break interaction to allow the performance sells itself for others to figure out. "How are you feeling about the turnabout, my love?" Juvia is curious about Gray's point of view. "Not bad. I can't tell if what we're watching is part of the early stages. Like, we're getting fooled, or is it something extra in the works," Gray responds. "Natsu, what do you think?" Happy asks Natsu about the situation with Orga, Lyon, and Yukino. "I'm going with part of the show. I'm not getting punked a second time from what we're watching," Natsu said. He continues to eat his popcorn after finding out it is not stale. "What about you, Lucy?" Levy asks while watching Titan getting the upper hand in the conflict. Titan uppercuts Galvin with a fist full of black lightning and unleashes a barrage of black lightning orbs to attack Galvin into submission. "As a spectator, I'm not sure based on what I'm observing. As a professional writer, it's part of the show for sure," Lucy smirks. She can't wait to see what else is in store. Lucy sees Galvin defending himself with his sword while receiving the onslaught of Titan's fury. Galvin drops his sword after getting hit by a wave of black lightning, causing him to collide with a tree in the background. Titan gets closer and stomps on Galvin. Some kids in the audience scream for Galvin to get back into the fight. Many people as well. They know Spike is the Legendary Fairy Dragon, and they don't want him to have this only scene. "I told you," Titan stomps on Galvin's chest, causing him to scream. "I'm changing this story and outcome!" Galvin laughs. "What's so funny, runt?!" Titan grabs Galvin's throat a little, causing him to choke. "You lost," Galvin lifts his claw, calling for his sword to slash Titan's ribs. Titan drops to his knees, releasing his grip on Galvin. "Now," Galvin grabs his sword, strikes Titan now that he's vulnerable, and places it next to Titan's neck. "You can't!" Titan trembles in fear, not knowing Galvin has the capability of calling his weapon to him and how elegant his sword strikes were. Titan has severe markings on his exposed skin. "It's-" Galvin gets interrupted by a woman; coming on the stage. "Mika," Galvin sees his girlfriend approaching. Mika is Carla's character. Mika wears a dark blue Renaissance Medieval Gothic Victorian Long Sleeve Dress, black stockings, a leather belt buckle strapped around her waist that carries a short sheath blade, and black Victorian Goth Boots with a skull on them. Her hair is still white as snow while adorning white roses in her hair. "Wow," Titan is amazed to see Mika in person. Her beauty meets no bounds. The majority of the audience is astounded to see Carla's beautiful attire. Many recognize her from Lamia Scale in Margaret Town and now want to date Carla. Happy wishes to date Carla but then remembers his demise by attempting to rid of Fairy Rage, which begs to question, where is Fairy Rage? Galvin has some bruises during his battle with Titan. "Mika, what are you doing here?" "What?" Mika comes closer to Galvin and kisses his cheek. "Can't check on my hubby?" Mika smiles. She sees Titan at the mercy of Galvin. "So, are you going to kill him now or what?" Mika coldly and sadistically expresses with a wicked smile which causes the audience to gasp except for Laxus and Gajeel. "Dude! That's cold!" Gray can feel it from his seat. "I didn't think Carla could be that dark," Juvia said. Even when she used to work with Phantom Lord, Juvia was not that cold working with a dark guild. "Wow," Lucy said in shock. She thought Carla would be more cheerful or happy, not this sinister witch she's proposing to the viewer. Happy gets some dirty thoughts and imagines Carla in some peculiar situations. Lucy slaps Happy since his thought bubble becomes visible for the eyes to see. "No way! That's not the Carla I know!" Toby howls a little in frustration. "Of course not, you idiot!" Yuca angrily said. Sometimes, he forgets how idiotic Toby can be when he doesn't listen to detail. "Shut up!" Risely, Beth, and Araña of Mermaid Heel shout. They are intrigued by the change of pace. "Hmm, I wonder what Fairy Dragon has under his sleeve," Gajeel said. "Psst, only time will tell. I wished everyone would pipe down so I could listen," Laxus said. "Enjoying the scenery, boy?" Makarov asks Laxus. "Only a little. The way Spike and Orga fought. It's making me want to spar with Spike again," Laxus admits. "Fair enough," Master Makarov thought Laxus would be bored for sure. He's somewhat surprised that Laxus finds the act entertaining to some degree. "Well?" Mika is losing her patience. Titan shuts his eyes, waiting to meet his doom while trembling in sadness and fear. Galvin grabs him and hoists him with his strength. "I'm going to say this once. Leave, don't ever pick on the innocents. If I hear that you resume your carnage ways, not only will I come for you, I will make you rue it every wakening day until you die," Galvin warns Titan and shoves him to the ground. Titan doesn't say a word and flees. He leaves off stage while Galvin drops to one knee, panting from the energy he exerted during the battle. Mika shakes her head in displeasure. "Why insist on letting him live? Vile people like him never learn," She sounds distraught that Galvin let another leave with mercy. "Being strong doesn't mean killing someone when they can learn from it, Mika." Mika chuckles slightly. "You and your honor. One day, it'll betray you," Mika jokingly says. She sounds calmer and polite. "It'll never betray me. It's my principle; to always see the good in others. If not-" Mika finishes Galvin's statement. "You put a sword to end their reign!" Mika shouts in delight. Galvin sighs a little but pushes his emotion aside. He knows that Mika does mean well to him. The two share a kiss while the stage curtain rises. A few moments later, the stage curtains descend, revealing several trees and huts as the background. Galvin and Mika travel together, enjoying each other's company. That's when a villager gets tossed and vanishes right before their eyes by orange flames. Galvin gasps while Mika remains quiet. She had never seen someone turn to ashes that quickly before. Mika relishes the sudden power inflicted on a villager. "Who did that?!" Galvin draws his sword. Mika does the same to show loyalty and stand by Galvin's code of honor. She'll fight with her soon-to-be husband, the strongest among warriors. "Show yourself!" Galvin demands. Orange fog filters the stage, and it's denser than before. A figure comes out laughing and ready to fight. "Hello, brother." He smiles. "Skeeter?" Galvin said. He wields his sword, preparing to fight. Skeeter is Fairy Rage's character. He wears an orange flame bandana on his head, a black scarf around his neck and throat, a black jean jacket with holes for his wings to expand, a white-ripped shirt that exposes the chest, orange-black gloves, ripped black jeans with a hole for his tail and black combat boots. His weaponry consists of an energizer sword engulfed in orange-black flames. "Who else?" Skeeter's eyes turn black. The stage is ablaze in flames, causing some audience to gag and gasp at the sheer size of the fire ignited. Galvin steps back a bit which causes Mika to second guess her choice for a husband. She wants one that shows no fear or mercy. Mika is always tired of those that show too much emotion. "Galvin." Skeeter wields his energizer sword. "Time to fall!" Skeeter increases his size to install fear into Galvin's heart, knowing his code of honor will prevent him from slaying his kin. Mika is startled and excited to see her new potential lover cripple her new ex to death. "Wait, how long is the play, Lucy?" Natsu asks Lucy. "How the heck should I know? Leave me alone," Lucy watches how confident Skeeter is while Galvin loses confidence, knowing he has to battle his brother.