Chapter 5: clash of elements
The moon hung high in the sky as the guildhall of Phantom Lord loomed before them. After battling through the first wave of Phantom Lord's forces, Shiro, Seiran, Gray, and Izuna now stood at the entrance to face the Element 4, Phantom Lord's most powerful mages. The guild had prepared for this moment, and there was no turning back now. The final fight was at hand.
Shiro tightened his grip on the hilt of his sword, his gaze focused and determined. "This is it," he said, his voice calm but firm. "These guys are tough, but we'll finish what we started. Stay sharp."
Seiran cracked her knuckles, her fire burning with excitement. "I don't need any more reasons to fight. Let's show them what we're made of."
Gray adjusted his gloves, the cold aura of his ice magic swirling around him. "This ends today. No one's stopping us."
Izuna stood silently, his cold eyes scanning the surroundings. His dark, calculating presence seemed almost unnerving. He gave a brief nod, his deep voice cutting through the tension. "Let's make it quick."
With those words, they moved forward, entering the heart of Phantom Lord's guildhall where the Element 4 awaited.
POV: Shiro vs. Tecton, the Earth Master
Tecton, the Earth Master, stood at the forefront, a massive figure with skin made of rock and stone. His eyes were full of disdain as he sized up Shiro. "So, you're the one causing all this trouble? You'll regret challenging me."
Shiro didn't flinch. "We'll see about that." He called upon his Water Dragon Slayer magic, his body surrounded by a swirling vortex of water.
"I've mastered the basics of water magic, but it's time to push beyond the ordinary," Shiro murmured to himself, his voice steady. "Mira always told me to broaden my horizons. This is my chance to show her I've learned."
With a swift motion, he summoned a powerful blast of water. "Water Dragon's Fury!" The torrent of water crashed into the ground, shattering the stone pillars that Tecton had raised as a defense.
Tecton's expression darkened. "Impressive, but you're no match for the earth!" He slammed his fists into the ground, causing massive spikes of stone to shoot up at Shiro.
Shiro smirked. "Nice try." With fluidic elegance, reminiscent of the water he embodies, he danced around the hostile attack and used the water to propel himself higher into the air. "Water Dragon's Roar!" A powerful blast of water surged forward, smashing through the stone spikes like they were nothing.
Tecton growled and charged forward, summoning a wall of earth to encase Shiro. But the Water Dragon Slayer was faster. He leapt forward, surrounded by water, and punched through the earth barrier with ease. "Water Dragon's Devastation!" The blast of water struck Tecton, sending him crashing to the ground.
Tecton tried to stand, but the earth beneath him was shifting and cracking. "Impossible…"
Shiro stood tall, the water swirling around him calming as his breathing steadied. "Earth's power is indeed powerful that's true, but water is the element of change and can't be contained, it's potential is limitless." "Your earth is nothing in comparison, remember that"
POV: Seiran vs. Aeris, the Wind Master
Seiran faced Aeris, the Wind Master, who floated high above them, her body surrounded by swirling gusts of wind. "You think your ice can stand up to the power of the wind?" Aeris taunted, her voice mocking. "I'll blow you away in an instant."
Seiran's grin was confident. "Your light breeze has made u cocky, I'll be sure to show you the true terror of the cold."
With a sudden burst of speed, Seiran dashed forward, her body enveloped in a storm of ice. "Ice Dragon's Wing Slash!" A series of sharp ice blades shot toward Aeris, who evaded them with a graceful twirl, the wind carrying her effortlessly out of harm's way.
Aeris laughed. "You're too slow." She raised her hand, summoning a fierce gust of wind that pushed the ice blades back. "Wind Wall!" The wind roared around her, deflecting the attacks.
Seiran gritted her teeth, clearly frustrated. But she didn't back down. "Fine. Let's see how you handle this." She raised her hands, and the air around them grew even colder. "Ice Dragon's Tempest!" A violent blizzard erupted from Seiran, the freezing winds cutting through the air like a blade.
Aeris screamed as the cold winds began to tear at her, her wings faltering in the storm. "You can't keep me down!"
Seiran grinned. "Ice doesn't care about your wings." With a swipe of her hand, she sent a wave of ice crashing toward Aeris. "Ice Dragon's Raging Strike!" The attack knocked the Wind Master out of the air, sending her spiraling toward the ground.
Aeris struggled to rise, her body covered in frost. "You… You're stronger than I thought…"
Seiran stepped forward, her eyes cold as the ice around her. "I warned you." With a final swipe of her hand, Seiran launched a massive ice spear toward Aeris, impaling her and finishing the fight.
Gray vs. Inferno, the Fire Master
Gray faced Inferno, the Fire Master, whose body was surrounded by an intense heat that made the air shimmer. "Ice doesn't stand a chance against fire," Inferno sneered, his hands igniting with flames. "I'll burn you to a crisp."
Gray smirked, summoning his ice magic. "We'll see about that."
Inferno's flames erupted toward Gray in a wide arc. "Fire Dragon's Flame Bomb!" The fireballs shot toward Gray with blistering speed, but the Ice Mage was ready. He raised his hands. "Ice-Make: Glacier Shield!" A massive barrier of ice appeared just in time, blocking the fireballs as they exploded on impact.
Inferno snarled and slammed both hands down. "You can't block forever!" He created a fiery whirlwind, his flames rising higher and higher. "Fire Dragon's Inferno!" A massive firestorm shot toward Gray, threatening to engulf him.
But Gray was unfazed. "Ice-Make: Dragon's Fist!" With a single punch, Gray summoned an enormous ice fist that collided with the firestorm, extinguishing the flames and sending a shockwave through the air. Inferno staggered back, shocked by the force.
Gray stepped forward, his body surrounded by an aura of ice. "It's not just about blocking. It's about countering." With a fierce cry, he summoned another massive ice spike. "Ice-Make: Blizzard Spike!" The sharp ice spike shot toward Inferno, striking him with pinpoint accuracy and knocking him to the ground.
Inferno coughed, his flames flickering weakly. "No… This can't be…"
Gray stood over him, his expression cold and determined. "Ice will always beat fire."
Izuna vs. Volt, the Lightning Master
Izuna stood calmly as Volt, the Lightning Master, crackled with raw energy, his body glowing with electric power. "You think you can handle my lightning?" Volt challenged, sending a burst of lightning toward Izuna. "You'll be nothing but ash!"
Izuna's cold eyes flickered, and he stepped forward, his body surrounded by a dark, shadowy aura. "I've faced storms far worse than you."
Izuna activated his Mana Skin, his body now surrounded by a faint, glowing aura that seemed to absorb the surrounding energy. The lightning struck, but it had little effect as it was absorbed by his defensive magic.
Volt's eyes widened. "What is this?!"
Izuna's voice was calm, his gaze unwavering. "You're not the first to underestimate the darkness."
With a swift motion, Izuna launched himself forward. "Dark Dragon's Claw!" He swung his hand through the air, his shadowy claws cutting through the lightning and striking Volt directly. The force of the blow sent Volt reeling backward.
Volt recovered quickly, summoning another surge of lightning. "You think you can stand up to me with that weak shadow magic?!" He sent a massive bolt of electricity at Izuna. "Lightning Storm!"
Izuna grinned. "Dark Dragon's Roar!" With a powerful roar, he unleashed a wave of dark energy that clashed with Volt's lightning, the two forces colliding in a brilliant explosion of light and shadow.
As the dust settled, Izuna stood tall, his body unscathed, while Volt lay unconscious on the ground.
"Tch weak bastard didn't even make me draw my sword" izuna muttered as he moved on
With the Element 4 defeated, the Fairy Tail team regrouped, catching their breath and checking on each other.
Shiro wiped the sweat from his brow, his water magic calming as the battle came to a close. "That was tougher than expected, but we pulled through."
Seiran cracked a grin, her body covered in frost. "They weren't anything special. But I'll admit, they were fun to fight."
Gray nodded, his body slowly cooling down. "We still have to face their leader. But at least we've got a chance now."
Izuna stood in silence, his dark aura slowly dissipating. "Let's finish this. They're not the final challenge."
Together, they turned toward the inner depths of Phantom Lord's guildhall, ready to face whatever came next. They had proven that nothing could stand in their way.
To Be Continued…