Chapter 190: The Grand Magic Games (1)
~Third POV~
Later into the night, the members of Fairy Tail Team A stood waiting as everyone discussed their day Silva explained, "Went to have some lunch on my own you guys?"
Gray nodded sharing the same thing as Silva did, and Lucy with Natsu and Happy till both yelled out loud, "Graaaah! Those guys said things that cannot be forgiven!!!!"
Silva raised an eyebrow as he shrugged gesturing towards the clock till it finally reached the hour of midnight.
After that they all waited till it was 12:00 AM then they saw a pumpkin mascot Mato hologram on the air then it said, "To all guilds who have gathered for our Grand Magic Games, good morning! We will now decrease the number of teams to eight, and to do that will immediately start the preliminary competition!"
Then the mascot Mato with his head of a pumpkin along with clown-like clothing begins a little dance as he says proudly, "For this year Grand Magic Games will only have eight teams the same as last year! Now the rules are simple for this contest!!!"
Then suddenly the building they were in grew higher.
*Rummmbll*
*Rummmbll*
Upon doing so the building began to shake causing the group to be surprised by the sudden movement of the inn as other members exclaimed in shock at the scene.
"Our inn is changing shape?!"
"WHOAAA!"
"Look! The other inns are doing the same!"
"Transforming is a man's dream!"
"Oh shut it, Elfman!"
"So the inn is the starting point for the prelim?!"
*Rummmbll*
Soon enough a bridge began to form alerting everyone as Gray shouted out loud, "They're making a path!!"
Erza commented equally confused yet agreed with Gray's assertion, "So this is the way we go?"
*Gaclak*
*Gaclak*
*Gaclak*
When the building was done getting high enough the group saw that a path suddenly appeared leading towards a magical sphere that changed all around and looked like a maze. Moto continues to explain to the following guilds to listen, "The first eight to arrive at the stadium of Domus Frau will be able to participate in the tournament!"
Then Silva reaches down to get his book of Rongo Rongo to see where the stadium is located so that they can get their first before Sabertooth could alert everyone, "Already on it! Will be in first place before those pussycats of Sabertooth can do anything about it!"
They all nodded expressing their confidence in Silva's book as the hologram of Moto continued his speech, "You may use whatever magic you wish. There are no limits. The first eight teams to make it to the goal pass the preliminary contest! But if all five members are not present, you will be eliminated!"
The five team members look at the Rongo Rongo to see the directions and structure of the maze they all smile now knowing where to go now as Natsu grins eagerly, "Oh yeah! We got this in the bag now!"
Silva agreed as he summoned up carriages getting the group's attention flashing black sunglasses in a confident tone, "Definitely! But why not show off a bit? Got to reach first place in style…!"
Gray shook his head helplessly as he took one of the black sunglasses already agreeing, "Sigh… you just want to troll the whole competition man. Got one in my size?"
Silva grinned as Natsu hopped on with Lucy muttering in disbelief but took one regardless for a free ride, "Seriouly can't go one day without causing trouble can't you Silva? Got one in style perhaps?"
Lisanna and Elfman merely laughed at the group's interactions already riding their choice of vehicle a futuristic magic flying car as Erza hopped in style already proclaiming, "I won't deny a free ride. But at the very least presentation is important after all."
Then the hologram of Moto continues to explain finally reaching the end and announcing for everyone to begin, "One more thing… If any of you should lose your lives in the maze, the organizers bear no responsibility! Let the preliminary contest go to the Grand Magic Games, the Sky Maze… BEGIN!!!"
*VOOOOM*
Once announcing the beginning of the preliminary rounds Silva's group skyrocketed away leaving all in their dust as he innocently waved at the contestants with a smug grin, "Sorry folks but first place is all ours. Do try next year everyone hopefully, you'll improve not sucking this badly this year. Ba bye now baby."
Angering the contestants with his taunts Fairy Tail A Team was the first to enter the Sky Maze as Silva opened Rongo Rongo as the Sky Maze began shifting around changing directions, "Alright we go through here, turn left, right, up, down, backwards, up, right, left, up again, down, straight, down, up, right, left…"
Muttering his words following the correct course of actions made Gray hold on tightly to the car handles arguing with Silva's rash driving, "Whoa! Hey man watch where you are driving!! Do you even have a license for this?"
*Bam*
Ignoring him and purposely doing a barrel wheel caused Gray to hit his head on the car accusing Silva with a small glare his way, "Ow…. You did that on purpose didn't you?"
Silva merely retorted with a not-so-innocent expression, "I have no idea what you mean?"
Gray eyes glared at his friend as Lucy talked to the two to calm down, "Hey both of you calm down or I'll tell Erza!"
That made the two freeze up stopping as Erza menacingly replied taking away Silva's riding privileges, "Children behave. If not, Silva I'll take control riding the car from here taking away your riding privileges."
The two stopped as Silva pouted with Natsu witnessing this thinking to himself in a surprisingly calm tone, 'Huh… so this is what it looks like from the other side huh? So weird....?'
It only took them about five minutes or less to get into the Colosseum Domus Frau when they saw the mascot Mato looked surprised that the guild Fairy Tail Team A came in first then the Sabertooth guild who were the top guild at the moment.
Then Mato got out of his stupor then said in an excited tone with a small dance, "Wow, I didn't expect you guys from Fairy Tail to take first place also well done. Fairy Tail Team A for being first place."
That caused the group to pause except for Silva going forward to mutter in confusion, "Team A?"
Silva moves forward to Mato shaking his hand and thanking him for his time in a respectful tone hinting at his Majesty, "Thank you very much Majesty- Ahem! I mean Mato I hope this tournament won't be boring I hope this will be fun."
Mato could only nod in agreement with beads of sweat dripping from his face noticing his slip up as Silva replied to his group in a happy tone getting their attention, "Well then, it's about time we hit the hay after all it's only the morning. Oh, yeah hey Mato what time would be ready for the grand opening?"
Then Mato blinks a bit before shaking his head as he replies with a smile returning to his mascot personality, "Ah yes be sure to arrive at 7:00 AM but the tournament begins at 8:30 AM since you guys need your rest after all just make sure to be ready at the appointed time."
Then Mato snaps his fingers then he brings out a magic circle as he says confidently, "This should lead you back to your building as well as your access back here again I hope you be ready alright members of Fairy Tail."
With that everyone nodded then stepped on in then they were suddenly gone leaving behind a surprised Mato who in reality was revealed as King Toma E. Fiore in disguise.
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~Toma E. POV~
While I was alone, I said to myself in a surprised tone that our strongest force noticed me in my disguise shaking my head, "Oh wow, I thought for sure that Sabertooth would be first to come but I guess this generation is just full of surprises. Especially with how our strongest force managed to notice me."
But then again receiving news that one of our demons locked in prison died because Mard Geer the former demon of Tartrous died. The Magic Council did their research leaving them to the scene where the guild where the final Dark Guild causing problems was vaporized.
Certainly Silva's MO. And the traces left behind were none other by our strongest Mage in Fiore. That means most mages in Dark Guilds will tread carefully from now on.
Sigh…
I swear that boy changed a lot. But in a good way just wish he didn't leave it up to us for the clean-up crew. Ah, who am I kidding after reading the reports that the longest Dragon Extermination Quest was completed by him?
At the very least he isn't our enemy. That's the last thing I want our Kingdom to face fortunately though he's a nice lad and I'm a good judge of character.
I mean he wouldn't have waited if he had since he never participated in the games. But only did so when his friends returned so I can say for sure he's a nice lad with questionable judgment but if it benefits my people in the end, I won't have any say on the matter.
Plus his having a good relationship status with my daughter has been good. Friends even despite how my little girl calls him a brute pulling pranks on her whenever I ask a request to train our army.
Since then thanks to an alchemist that he brought with him Athena we managed to reinforce our top members in our army with Dragon Armor and Weapons.
Even going as far as a plan in motion gathering the assistance of brilliant minds from all over to forge 54 legendary weapons stashed named Teigu's for the Fiore Kingdom. But it's a very long process to create according to Athena so long as we gather the materials.
But I'm merely dribbling on at this point. The next people should be coming soon.
Then I saw the next group coming the one leading the group was the previous member who participated in the previous Grand Magic Games.
Sting is a slim, yet muscular, toned young man of average height with spiky blond hair, which is kept in strands jutting outwards in every direction, and a smaller, frontal cowlick of hair partially hanging over his forehead, I see he has slanted, slit pupils, dark blue eyes; above the right one is a thin, diagonal scar I see his left ear is adorned with an earring which, in itself, is attached to by a prominent metal pendant that is crystalline in shape. His white Sabertooth mark is located on his left shoulder.
Rogue is a slim young man of average height with rather messy black hair, which almost reaches down to his shoulders, along with some strands pointing upwards on top of his head and a prominent tuft obscuring most of his forehead, and his hair is later brushed to the right side of his face covering up his right eye. He has red eyes with slit pupils similar to that of a snake's eyes.
Rufus is a slim young man of average height with very long, straight blond hair, reaching down below his back, which is gathered near the end and tied in a small ponytail by a large, dark band. Framing his face are two bangs, which reach down to his shoulders and then flow backward with the rest of his hair, and most of his upper face, aside from his eyes and forehead, is hidden by a crimson mask with golden edges.
Then I see a newcomer who is a slender, well-endowed young woman with short, light blue hair and fringes framing her face. She wears a black rose ornament on the left side of her head. She dons a cloak clasped together by a star-shaped clip, with feathery protrusions that cover her chest, shoulders, and mid-back, over her blouse and shorts. The cloak flared at her feet, where it was divided into flowing sections secured by ribbons. She wears a black pair of socks that stop at her mid-thighs. Her Sabertooth mark is located on the left side of her stomach.
I see another newcomer as well a pale-skinned, very massive, and heavily muscular man, possessing an extremely well-built torso, and matching arms. His legs, however, are normal in size, and, therefore look quite minuscule when compared to his massive body. He has long, spiky, shoulder-length light green hair.
I see the whole group radiate an aura of arrogance. I see Sting come near me and then say, "Hey there Mato so are we the first ones to come here right."
I just reply while smiling correcting the younger generation of the news and shocking them in the process, "Actually you members of Sabertooth came in second place the first place of the preliminary is Fairy Tail Team A so far they got here in about five minutes or less."
I see the shocked faces of everyone present that they came second place, but they just get out of their stupor and then get angry about being in second place when they should be first place.
Then I see Rufus say to their group nod in surprisingly enough understanding asking me if the strongest mage was on that team, "Now, now. This is only the preliminary round will be the ones to take first place once the tournament begins after all we are the strongest guild in Fiore, and besides… is this Silva Knights participating?"
I nodded giving them their answer as a challenging expression was shown on their faces. Guess they recovered quickly thinking they could win against that monster in human form.
I pity them. I just don't have the heart to tell them to give up their dreams of winning.
Then everyone in their group nodded their heads agreeing with that they left through the portal while I thought to myself excited, 'Well this Grand Magic Games would certainly be entertaining this year I hope… especially with Fairy Tail's Trickster this will be the most surprising yet!! I can't wait!!!'
Chapter 191: The Grand Magic Games (2)
~Third POV~
[July 1, X791]
The next day in the morning the crowd was restless since they were very excited to attend this year of the Grand Magic Games. Everyone was cheering for their respective favorite teams.
"GO SABERTOOTH THEY'RE GOING TO WIN THIS!!!"
"NO WAY GO LAMIA SCALE ARE GOING TO WIN THIS!!"
"NOPE THIS IS THE YEAR OF THE BLUE PEGASUS!"
"NAH! THIS YEAR's FOR THE CERBEROUS!!!"
Everyone was ready for the games to begin then in the commentator's room there were four people inside one wearing a brown suit and a small face named Chapati, and the next to him was an old man wearing a chief uniform named Yajima.
The other person with them is the reserve member of Blue Pegasus Jenny Realite wearing a blue dress Jenny says with a confident tone, "Don't worry everyone this year will be the year that the Blue Pegasus isn't that right."
The fans of Jenny and the Blue Pegasus guild cheered louder agreeing with her on that statement.
"YEAH!"
"I LOVE YOU JENNY!!"
"GO BLUE PEAGASUS!!!"
Then Yajima expresses his interest in Fairy Tail commenting while smiling, "Oh, my I wouldn't be sure about that Jenny. I think the Fairy Tail Guild has a good chance against everyone here, but then again we don't what might happen in the games."
Jenny just glared and scoffed at that but didn't show it since she was the current beauty queen of 'Miss Fiore' and not Mirajane since she was stuck frozen in time for seven years.
Meanwhile, back on the benches Fairy Tail Team A gazed at the scene expressing smirks as Natsu punched the air in excitement, "Hell yeah! All of them look super strong! Can't wait to take the first piece of this action!!'
However, being the voice of reason Silva commented pointing his thumb at Gray being participated in the event, "Sorry Natsu. You know the rules Gray won first come first serves being in the first rounds."
Natsu merely pouted not getting any action as soon enough their eyes widened listening to the news of something entering third place causing Silva to freeze on the spot, 'Oh, you have to be kidding me… Why are they in the Grand Magic Games?!'
Listening to the announcer through the Lacrima communication speakers announced in a surprised tone, "Moving on to fourth place… what's this?! Who would've seen this coming!!! It's the first time in the Games but this guild has taken fourth place!! The Lawful Justice Crime Sorcery!"
Erza's eyes widen in surprise recognizing a few familiar faces, "What! They're participating!"
The people had different reactions as the team consisted of Jellal, Meredy, Ultear, Ur, and Lahar participating causing some confusion within the crowd.
"What?"
"Wasn't that guy arrested in the past?"
"Yeah and isn't she with a Dark Guild?"
"We never heard of them before…"
Causing an uproar by the surprise appearance Chapati began to explain to the crowd in an excited tone, "Let me see, according to the official info his majesty pardoned the 3 for their past crimes under unique circumstances that were unjust under Lahar and Ur one of the 10 Wizard Saints watchful eye of rehabilitation. For the past 7 years, they have served under the Magic Council assisting in dangerous Mages, and thus have earned their right to work with us! Such a redemption arc!"
Upon hearing this they nodded in understanding the group was surprised as Natsu grinned eagerly at the news, "So we get to settle scores then huh? I can't wait to return the favor of Jellal knocking me out in the past the favor."
Lucy could only sigh at the sigh as Silva muttered out loud in an excited tone, "So they're fighting in the games huh? This is gonna get a lot more fun."
Erza eyed the screen above them in their waiting room till finally, the third-place team appeared surprising the Fairy Tail members, "Now! Taking third place we have…. This is a shocker! I never would've seen this coming! It's Fairy Tail Team B!!!"
Lucy's eyes widened her skin color turned pale witnessing the lineup's surprised tone, "Oi! What the hell is this!! How the heck is that fair!!"
Silva eyed the group his grin twisting up in the corner of his lips clenching his fist at the lineup against their fellow opponents, "Oh? Seems like Gildarts decided to join the party huh? This is going to be tough huh guys?"
Gray paled at the thought as Natsu replied in the same vigor anticipating duking it out against Gildarts as well, "Heh! You and me both buddy but his mine you hear!! I want to show the old man the difference between us in the past 7 years. I'm getting all fired up!!!"
Erza remained silent only curtly nodding at the challenge ahead of Fairy Tail B consisting of Gildarts, Juvia, Gajeel, Laxus, and Mirajane at the ready.
The crowd was surprised by this but didn't break any rules thanks to the judges explaining the rules.
That was when the announcers began to announce the people in second place everyone was at a loss of complete shock when Mato said in an excited tone, "For our second place to participate we have the number one guild in Fiore give it up for SABERTOOTH!"
When the members of the guild arrived, they welcomed them with cheers, but they were surprised that they came in second place and not first everyone in the coliseum of Domus Frau then they wondered who came in first.
After their introduction, Mato says in a prideful tone announcing the first place in an excited voice, "Well then we now have our final first place winner of the Sky Maze also a newcomer for this year of the Grand Magic Games we have Fairy Tail Team A!!!"
Then Silva, Gray, Erza, Natsu, and Lucy all came walking down onto the middle of the stadium wearing their clothes from when they first entered the Sky Maze everyone in the coliseum was surprised but cheered for the newcomers.
But it was more so everyone seeing the strongest mage finally joining in the Grand Magic Games as all team looked from the audience stand while the team were just waving their hands at them getting along with the swing of the things from the audience.
Silva merely muttered with a smug expression on his face, "Just smile and wave boys."
*Shiiii*
Then suddenly a stone that holds the rules of the tournament of each day will consist of while some have blanks that have been filled with question marks then next to it says battle.
Then Chapati explains the rules in an informative tone for all the teams to listen intently to the rules with varying expressions, "It's time to announce how this year's game will work! First, I'll explain the contest. Teams will be ranked first to eighth place, based on their performance, points will be given to each team based on their rank. The teams will be allowed to choose to participate."
Everyone was listening closely to the rules as everyone tried to figure out who would go first choosing who would go first, "Then after the contest, let me explain the battles. The sponsors will pick competitors against each other based on factors such as an audience vote. The battle rules are really simple. Each team will fight each other, the winning team will be awarded 10 points, and the losing team will get 0. In the case of a draw, both teams will receive 5 points. Now with that over it's time to present the opening contest! Prepare for the Hidden! Now you choose one person from each team and we will explain the rules once all the participants have come forward!"
Gray was chosen as he headed towards the grounds with Ur, causing him to steel his determination as Silva leaned on the wall replying at the opponents, "This will be an interesting match. Student versus master. Especially in a game like this."
Erza nodded her head in agreement as she questioned Silva who would win in a curious tone, "I can agree. But I have to wonder who would win this round. Any thoughts on the matter Silva."
Being put on the spot he sighed surprising his teammates who would win in a defeated tone, "Rufus of Sabertooth. With the game setup Gray was dealt a bad hand you'll see why soon enough."
Their eyes flashed surprised at how instant Silva responded but soon turned their attentions towards the field as they all heard Mato speak out loud, "Now open the field!"
*Shiiii*
*Rummmbll*
Then the empty stadium transformed into a miniature city where everyone was teleported away from each other.
Then they all heard Mato say from a hologram screen explaining the rules in an excited tone, "The rules for Hidden is simple. Contestants are to find their opponents somewhere in the city and use any magic they like to attack. Regardless of how much damage is dealt, every successful hit will earn the player 1 point."
Then a bunch of copies could be seen as Gray uttered surprised to see a bunch of copies of himself and others popped out of nowhere startled as he spoke out loud, "What the heck is going around here why is there a lot of fakes?"
The announcement from Mato continues earning the participant's attention immediately of the rules, "These are copies we made of everyone. If a player mistakenly attacks a copy… he or she will lose one point. The time limit is 30 minutes! Now! Fade into silence! Like a black cat in the dark of night! Let the Hidden begin!!!"
"BANG!"
A gunshot rang out as everyone began to react Silva leaned on his back and Mavis soon appeared startling the core members as he greeted her casually, "Hello there Mavis sensei. Been a while since we talked huh?"
She pouted in Silva's direction causing him to sweat beads of sweat as she responded almost crying at the end, "You didn't even speak to me after those 3 months… you big meanie-e… sniff…"
Erza not aware of their dynamic reacted accordingly making Silva plead forgiveness, "Silva I didn't expect you to –"
However, Silva replied dryly at Erza causing Mavis to pout realizing her crocodile tears, "Erza she's faking it. How could a ghost even cry anyway?"
At this Mavis pouted surprising the core members' reactions of how nonchalant she's being around Silva, "Ahh… and here I thought you would fall for it old chum."
Silva merely snickered till Lucy's thoughts clicked blushing accusing Mavis in surprise, "Wait you're the ghost that steals my underwear!!"
Mavis merely gave Lucy a peace sign snickering causing her to yell at Mavis, "That's not something to be proud of!"
Silva merely smiled happily seeing the scene thinking to himself at their antics, 'I really missed these types of interactions. It's great to finally see them back.'
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