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GameofThrones: Hello Fanfiction.net welcome to Chapter 6 of my story and thank you to all those who read and review and some pointers they have all helped. I will be touching up and making some brief corrections as my Beta looks at the earlier chapters such as mix up of words between certain characters. Anyway without further ado please enjoy the next chapter and Conclusion of Gallus vs Bero fight which I really enjoyed writing and hope I haven’t dragged it out too long. Also sorry about the delay due to health concern I haven’t been able to concentrate on this chapter as much as I liked also considering I was behind even writing up even before it happened.
Special Thanks too: Gilamonsterx3 – The Beta reader for this fanfic who is working on my earlier chapters so they can be the best they can be. Also thanks to MeGustaZeref for pointing out the Onii-san error between the siblings rather than Onee-chan.
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Chapter 6: Chosen Paths Part 1 - Rise and Fall
Bold = thoughts/Light Zeref when conversing with Evil half. * During Pov’s there are thoughts not bolded out these are just descriptive mean and build atmosphere.
Italics = Important information such as Area/time changes/Also Telepathy.
BLOCK CAPTITALS = Sound Effects.
Italics/Bold = Evil Zeref/Inner Zeref/Telepathic communication.
Mr Narrator: “Well Well Well just when it looks like Taurus is about to finish off the tenacious Gallus he finds way to slip out? Who will win there showdown in third and final stage? The fight in the astronomy tower has already been noticed by our Hero’s not far from the Konzern but what will they do if anything at all? Well your about to find out!”
3.19pm
Market Plaza
Arland City
Fiore
Kaito Pov:
RUMBLE…..
I watch as the column of ominous blue fire begins to dissipate before finally disappearing and being replaced by an equally huge smoke column that rises higher and higher beyond my sight. The light show might be over but the effects on the towns people still remained as guards tried to calm down the pandemonium developing.
Hmm I wonder what is going over there should I take a look? I thought debating in my head on what to do about this new situation brewing. It’s not a job though so it’s not really any of my business but still get the feeling maybe I should check out…..
“Okay okay calm down you have nothing to worry about” said City guard to a group people near me who were looking around in a panic wondering what is happening.
“Calm down did you get a look of that it is fire blue fire shooting up from ground to the heavens” said a middle age man dramatically “And you tell us to calm down what will happen if what is happening over their comes here too”
“Calm down sir if something comes here looking for trouble rest a sure the city guard shall keep you safe” said the guardsmen rather confidently in the prowess of the fine city guard but of course I knew he was talking through his ass and knew whatever causes that would be too much for glorified amateurs like them to handle.
“Wasn’t that at the Heartfilia Konzern” said a women with a child.
“Don’t worry the esteemed Jude Heartfilia is fine he is in his office at his business headquarters so he is safe here in the city” answered the guard
“But what his daughter she is probably still there right” said the women again
“I am sure the girl is fine just because the fire seemly came from the direction of the Konzern doesn’t mean the mansion is destroyed there probably perfectly fine you see” said the guard
“Coward you going to leave the girl” is the last thing I heard of their conversation as I walked away.
There is several more guards nearby gathering a talking in the plaza and as I pass I over here one of them. “Captain Maius wants us ready to depart for Heartfilia Konzern” said one guards
“So we really something is happening over there” said another guards

“Well magical fire don’t just shoot up into the ground for no reason” said Guard A “And he is gone to notify Jude Heartfilia on the situation as I am sure we be hearing from him soon”
Look like they’re making a move.. I hope the girl is okay. I thought walking out towards the plaza exit with concern growing despite not knowing her and by all rights I shouldn’t be concerned on every plights of others but still I felt compelled to an extent to go and have a look myself despite the other half of my mind still reluctant to get involved unnecessary.
I wonder if Natsu saw it I thought curiously I was looking for him before all this happened and it was large enough to be seen from just about anywhere in the city.
I walk away from the commotion and head to Vanity Road North to a quieter area but I can still hear other folks talking about Heartfilia who seem pretty popular around here or at least famous are a better word. I decide to use my telepathy spell to try contact Natsu maybe he might or possible is already on his way to check out knowing what he is like.
“Hey Natsu can you hear me!” I said trying to hone in on where he is which still feels like Arland from the sensation I am getting.
Hmm Oh…Is that that you Kaito said Natsu surprised from somewhere in Arland.
“Yeah it is did you see that…..” I said but I am interrupted before I finish.
“You mean the huge fire lighting up the sky right?” said Natsu “Me and Happy saw it earlier when I was chasing those kids earlier”
“Good so you saw it” I said as I continued walking
“You know what caused it?” enquired Natsu
“No but I overheard its approximate location” I said “I was asking you because you have the knack of sticking your nose when stuff like this happens”
“Well I was interested when it happened but I got something to do here first before I could check it out” said Natsu
“Natsu…. What have you done…?” I said wondering on the nature of the calamity caused by Fairy Tails number one troublemaker.
“I didn’t damage or destroy anything public or otherwise neither have did something to rouse the council anger” said Natsu “But I did promise to help this kid out with his problem otherwise he is only going to go cause more trouble again”
“I see well I guess I am the one to check it out but you should keep an eye out on anything or anyone suspicious” I said “I contact you once I know more but I probably be taking care of it myself”
“Fine I might come down as well if I get this done quick” said Natsu
Guess it’s time to head down now the Heartfilia Konzern huh. I thought But I need to get down there before the guards do otherwise I might get suspected as well if I caught snooping around.
I then proceed to quickly head towards the city exit to my new destination where the smoke column is still rising in the distance. I head for the north exit of the city which is the closest to the sight of the explosions. There is many people heading further into the city in expectations of the source of the destruction heading to Arland. I try my best not to rouse suspicion as I head out of the city especially now its on high alert with a church bell in the city plaza resounding through the city alerting the inhabitants of something happening. however my quick movement didn’t go unnoticed as I keep moving to the exit a soldier who is standing with a fellow soldier notices me and calls over to me for someone reason but I ignore him and pick up my pace. “Hey You there” called out the guard behind me which causes the guards ahead of me next to the entrance to look towards me. “Hey stop!, I said stop” said the guard trying to catch up with me as he huffs out of breath. “Somebody stop him” The guards up ahead naturally react and move to intercept me but I hop over them and keep moving forward forcing them to just watch hopeless in their attempt to stop me. “Sorry I am in a hurry how about next time” I retorted at them as I left the city towards the smoke column and the Heartfilia Konzern. I hope that girl and the rest of the residents are okay I am on my way. I thought determined not let the attackers get away with there selfish actions.
3.25pm
Astronomy Tower Ruins
Heartfilia Konzern
Outside Arland City
Fiore
The bright flash of blue light in the sky above the ruined Astronomy tower fades out and Taurus is still descending but there is no sign of Gallus who was in the middle of the light.
“Moo where he go?” said a surprised Taurus looking around quickly and agitated but seeing no sign of his target just the vast and empty sky above the tower where Bero and Aika looked on equally stumped by the disappearance of Gallus in a flash of light. Bero looks around but can’t see any sign of Gallus as Taurus begins to disperse his attack in order to slow down less He crash into the tower for reason and waste valuable magic. Hmm what is going on I don’t see that man anywhere I know I am old and my eyes are what they used to but still I am not blind and senile He could barely move before he was incapacitated in the air let alone when he was that injured it would be an impossible task. But despite that he really ha seemly vanished even his partner looks in shock hmm what is that man planning now? Thought Bero troubled by these turn of events as his uneasiness from earlier begins to return to him from earlier the same way he felt after he saw a downed Gallus after be hit by Taurus Whirlwind Axe attack earlier on. He can’t ran away and left that young girl here alone no he have to be even worst that I already think of him no he must be resting nearby….
Aika looks around in the blue sky with a mixture of relieve and surprise from her Onii-sans sudden escape from what seemed like his certain end. Thank god he has escaped….. But where is he I can’t see him anywhere where are you Onii-san?
Taurus manages to slow down considerable the spinning magical aura around him earlier no active and he lands with a loud THUD on the Astronomy tower flooring. The Tower withstands the landing and doesn’t buckle as Taurus rises and walks over to Bero solemnly and says “I am sorry Bero he got away I can’t find him”
“It’s okay My old friend” said Bero with a sigh “But his “disappearance is certainly troubling we can’t let him get away” Taurus notices Aika who is nearby and glares at her remembering her to be a foe as well despite her appearance and age. “What about her maybe she knows where He is hiding?” Taurus getting ready to approach the young girl “Eeek” the girl lets out a nervous squeal
“Leave her be Taurus she is as confused as the rest of us” said Bero “Besides I don’t think that man would leave without her”
“Hmpf what makes you think He wouldn’t He mercilessly killed plenty before reaching here what makes you think He wouldn’t abandon a team mate if it saves his own ass?” Asks Taurus unconvinced
“Well if he did then he is even more heartless than I thought he was” said Bero “But of course I hope for her sake that I am right but Mercenaries are exactly known for their unyielding companionship and loyalty are they”
“Your wrong!” exclaimed Aika who had been quiet since the battles abruptly ended. “My Onii-san would never leave us behind…. You know nothing about him, He isn’t like that!”
Bero didn’t answer but Taurus certainly did “Well maybe your right but he is still coward despite all of his bold words earlier”
“He isn’t a coward and...” said Aika but before she could finish her piece She is interrupted by a familiar voice from behind her.
“Ugh… Right you are Aika” said Gallus still weakened and sore from Taurus treatment earlier. “I resent being called something I am not or at least haven’t done”
Gallus is standing on the roof of the hallway leading to the Astronomy Staircase. He is using Evolite as Krutch of sorts to keep himself upright and wearing new and shiny looking armour over his battered body but despite his fresh protection he is still very much in bad shape and unsteadily steps off the roof on to the Astronomy tower floor. With two yellow streaks the armour is turquoise in colour as consisted of light and somewhat thin looking chest plate which has diamond crest of sorts on centre of the plate and same shape on the back outlined in yellow trim to give the appearance as if it was gold trimmed. The shoulder plates are also trimmed with yellow as well. There are also two yellow stripes on either side of the chest area going down to just above a second thin yellow trim at the seam of the chest plate. The yellow stripes end at each chest plate but continue on the back in the same pattern. The forearm gauntlets have same diamond shape embroiled on it and outlined in yellow. There is mesh over the hands perhaps to help with gripping his sword. The plate legs are also elegant in design being the same in colour and have yellow diamond shapes all on the side of the legs and third yellow band at the top of waist to match the body. The armoured boots at no yellow trim but had four small fancy wings on the heel of the boots two each and fastening with black straps. Also unlike earlier he wore a helmet which didn’t cover is face but protect his head also with wings on the top of it. He had a new cloak that is very unusual looking a like a black see-through net which around the neck of Gallus it was rather long but somewhat scrunched up and a new sword is sheaved at his waist with black handle and the handle end is the same turquoise colour of the armour in sideways diamond shape. The hilt is elaborately designed in knot around the handle to protect the hand and the blade hidden in the sheaf seemed rather thing possible a rapier blade rather than broadsword like Evolite.
As he lands on his feet his legs give out under him and he falls to his knees as Aika runs over to him concerned. “So he came back” said Taurus “And has some new fancy looking armour on as well”
“Onii-san” exclaimed Aika joyfully as she reached him and knelt down beside him.
Bero begins walking over to the wounded Gallus as he knelt on the floor as Taurus exclaims “Be careful Bero you shouldn’t get to close he probably up to something”
“Worry not Old friend He doesn’t look like he can stand let alone swing his sword” said Bero as He moves forward “But I won’t get too close just to be safe but I want to ask him something and maybe even end this bloodshed”
Even though I don’t really want to fight any more if I can avoid it considering he equipped himself in more armour I don’t believe he is going to consider laying down his arms. Thought Bero But I shall at least ask him but if he doesn’t then I have no choice to go forward with taking his life.
“hggh come to finish me off old man?” said Gallus meeting eye contact with the Celestial Spirit Mage.
“Depends on your answer Gallus But I will do what I must to protect Lucy” said Bero
“Oh how noble of you” said Gallus sarcastically and defiant tone as usual despite his current predicament.
“It appears even before you answer that I know your response but I am still going to ask you” said Bero “I want no further bloodshed so if you surrender and call off your friends I will spare of your life and let you leave provided you never come back again”
“So very generous of you but I of course I decline and I warn you it is too early for you be assuming you have won even if you do manage to be beat me I still have three cohorts who are still planning on cashing in on our plan so trying to use me to stop the others is pointless” said Gallus
Bero sighs “I thought you would say that well don’t hold it against me but I guess I have no choice but to finish you off”
“Looks like it” said Gallus
“But I do request you tell the girl to leave she shouldn’t have to have any further part in this” said Bero
“No I don’t think so you stop worrying about Aika she is more mature than she looks and She is involved and is one of us” said Gallus “So stop taking pity on her as she doesn’t need it or want it… right Aika?”
“Yes” said Aika “But I won’t watch you die because I won’t let them”
“Now now Aika no need for that” said Gallus who covertly reaches the pouch on his armour a removes a small brown ball but hides it in his grasp as he continues to speak. “Close your eyes Aika now!”
Taurus notices Gallus suspicious movements and “Bero watch out” But it is too late Gallus throws the ball at the feet of Bero a few feet away as it explodes bright white flash blinding Bero and Taurus. “Ah what is that” said Bero surprised shielding his eyes. “That bastard must have had a flash ball” said Taurus also covering his eyes. The flash of light dissipates as Gallus and Aika open there eyes unaffected by the sneaky distraction.
“Good it worked better than I thought… Aika quickly you have those bean, pills or whatever they are that Belinda gave you?” enquired Gallus quickly
“Hmm…yes I do but I have only had two Belinda – nee-chan has the rest” said Aika
“Hand my over quickly before they attack” said Gallus holding is hand out.
Hmm what’s going on over there? Thought Bero cursing his waning hearing even though they were talking very quietly I can’t hear them from over here.
“Bero give me the order I finish him off” said Taurus impatiently
“Wait a minute Taurus you could catch the girl if you just attack now” said Bero “Enemy or not I am not going to have her blood on my hands and She hasn’t attacked us yet she just seems to be concerned about her brother”
“But Bero…” said Taurus “If we let him rest too long he could heal and we might not get a second chance to finish him”
“I know the risk old friend but I don’t want to hurt the girl just because she is in wrong company” said Bero
“Don’t worry Bero I should be able to take him out without hurting the girl I just brush her aside if she doesn’t move” reasons Taurus but added “As gentle as possible of course.., We can’t afford to relinquish this opportunity She might be a young girl but she is one of them isn’t she?”
“Hmm…. Fine but be careful I don’t want her injury or death on my conscious” relented Bero conflicted by this decision and possible consequences of it.
“Good answer” said Taurus smirking “This will be over before you know it then you can decided to handle that girl and the others”
Aika opens her pouch and removes a smaller blue pouch closes tight with a string and opens it up but tries to keep it hidden from Bero and Taurus encase it provokes them in to attacking. Taurus un-sheaves his axe and dashes to his foe to relieve the head of Gallus before he can scheme his way out of his fitting end.
“Dam He is coming” urges Gallus a little too loud as he sees’s Taurus making his move in a short distance away. “Hurry up Aika”
“I know… here Oni-san” said Aika as she promptly removes a small red bean or could be seed of sorts considering its shape but is bigger than the average one. Aika hands it over to Gallus and steps away to the onrushing Taurus determined to buy her brother sometime. “I will buy you sometime for it to take an effect, I won’t let them near you” Gallus promptly swallows the bean and says “Ugh… Be careful Aika”
The bean doesn’t seem to have any immediate effect as nothing occurs to Gallus as Taurus reaches and stops in front of Aika who is attempting to block his path. “Get out of the way girl I don’t want to hurt you” warns Taurus as He attempts to move past her but she steps in front of him resolute in her goal. “You will not pass!”
“Huh you planning to stop me unarmed” said Taurus seeing no visible weapons who any build-up of magic from young girl. But despite this the girl didn’t look like she is going to waver in her convictions he could tell in her eyes that even if he threatens to run her through with his axe she wouldn’t budge. “Tch your serious huh Bero I might have to rough her up after all” called back Taurus who despite his earlier enthusiasm wasn’t so heartless to really want to maim the girl.
“Just do what you have to Taurus I didn’t want to her if she didn’t interfere or become a problem but it appears you can’t finish him off without dealing with her first” said Bero with sigh the very thought leaving a bad taste in his mouth but despite it he had the unpleasant realisation earlier that things might end up like this.
“Little girl I am warning you step aside and if you don’t want to watch I suggest you run off and don’t look back” warns Taurus again taking a step closer but girl doesn’t budge “
Meanwhile as Gallus looked on helplessly while he waited for the special bean to take effect as Aika closes her eyes for a few seconds in concentration.
What’s she doing? Thought Taurus who can sense magic beginning to increase in the young girl as she channels her magic before once again opening her eyes and hopping on to her left foot with her left hand extends back behind above her head. There is a faint green glow from her body but must strongly from her hands.
“Whatever you think your doing isn’t going to work” said Taurus who raises his axe in attempt to startle her but she is fazed as then springs on to her right foot and thrusts an open palm in front of her a few inches shy of Taurus which creates small poof of magic but nothing else to surprise of Taurus.
What a peculiar magic thought Bero as he looks on at the display I don’t think its offensive spell since it didn’t have an immediate effect unless it’s a delayed spell.
Taurus snaps out of his surprise and angrily retorts “Stop wasting my time you little runt” Taurus reaches down and hoists up Aika by the back of her maid dress and dangles her into front of him. “Kyaaa” exclaims Aika flailing around in his grasp.
“Aika” calls out Gallus still kneeling down unable to react at the moment.
“Sorry about this girl I can’t have you butting in anymore for your own sake” said Taurus as he gets ready to toss her. “So forgive me for being a little rough”
“Taurus” said Bero watching his stellar spirit about to throw Aika to who knows where.
As Taurus gets ready to send the teenage mercenary flying a sound from above distracts him.
SQUAK SQUAK SQUAK.
The sound is squawking seagulls from near the docks of Arland flying above the destroyed tower which steadily grows in size from just five or six to roughly twenty.
“…..Birds” said Taurus looking up at the sight of squawking birds above as Aika secrets ex-equips a small silver dagger and jabs into Taurus forearm which the pain from it forces Taurus to reflexively let go of her.
“Ahhg my arm” said Taurus a small amount of gold dust scatters and dissolves of Taurus forearm wound.
Aika manages somehow land back on her feet dashes away before communicating the flock of Seagulls above. “My friends hear me out can you help take care of Mr Taurus over there” requests Aika pointing at Taurus. “Will you please help me save My Oni-san?”
“Wait she summoned them” said Taurus shocked looking between them as the Seagulls take a few seconds to process the request soon begin squawking loudly angrily seemly towards him. The birds begun to descend at white feathery attack of doom down there target Taurus proceeds to fend them off or tries to with his axe but there’s so many of them it isn’t an easy task.
She is an animal charmer! Thought Bero both surprised and intrigued by this discovery I heard of them but this first time I ever seen one.
“Ah get off me… you bloody feathered menaces” complains Taurus from within the flock of birds.
“Ha Ha Ha” laughs Gallus before stopping when feels stinging sensation throughout his body. “That’s my Aika you may not be the combat type but your magic is very useful despite its limitations… huh... ugh”
Then Gallus body vibrated and jolts as steam pours from his body and through is armour as his wounds heal up.
“Ahhhhg it’s…. Finally working…” groans Gallus hunched over “Though it be nice if didn’t feel so unpleasant at the beginning” After several seconds Gallus lifts up his upper body and raises his head as the wounds on his face heal before Bero’s eyes.
His wounds on his face have healed that girl must of given him something earlier. Thought Bero surprised so whatever that girl gave him has healed him this is bad now we were too slow I should summoned Ras Oujul earlier maybe then I could stopped this happening.
Taurus on the other hand can’t see Gallus as he is still fending on ten or so birds several he had killed with his axe but the loss of their fellow birds seem to only anger the rest. Aika looked on sad at the sight as she summoned them to attack him knowing that it is likely they could die in the process.
“Yes….” Said Gallus in a pleased tone as he lifted himself of the ground energetically and begun stretching. “I feel great like a new man!”
“Mr Seagulls you can leave you have done enough” said Aika who hands stopped glowing “I don’t want any more of you hurt” The Seagulls abruptly stop there attack and fly back up into the air and onward back towards the coast.
“Ah finally they let up” said Taurus his body showing scratches from when seagulls attack “That brat…”
Aika runs back to her brother’s side now that he has recovered as well keeping clear of Taurus who had now a keener interest in dealing with her as well.
“Taurus is you okay” asks Bero
“Yeah I am fine” said Taurus “Shitty birds aren’t anything more than annoyance for me”
“I guess you didn’t see?” said Bero
“Huh see what?” asks Taurus
“Gallus has healed while were fighting off those birds” said Bero
“No…” said Taurus looking towards Gallus still warming up. “Grr That bastard”
Gallus draws his second sword that is sheaved on his new armour and extends his arms in front of him so the swords cross which as expected provokes a reaction from his opponents who raise their guard. The sword blade can now been seen of his new sword which is thin and turquoise in colour and appears to be double edged unlike Evolite. Gallus retains his stance but doesn’t appear to be initiating an attack on contrary he is continuing to warm up as then rapidly swings his swords in horizontal slash to either side of him unleashing a shockwave of air from there motion which slices up several tall trees to the south of the mansion and the other passes as cut down a few of the exotic plants which were grown by one of his teammates Belinda. “Heh that’s more like it” said Gallus very relaxed at the moment displaying previous confidence and cockiness he had earlier. “I think I ready now”
“………….” Said Bero looking at his opponents’ display of power but doesn’t react to it but is aware that they are once again in precarious situation having himself forfeited an excellent chance to finish of his deadly opposition.
“Grrr he thinks he can’t intimidate us with that he seems to have forgotten how I carved him up earlier even though he was wearing armour then too.
Gallus then lowers his swords to his side before turn his head to look at Aika who still looked a little troubled despite her brother’s revival. Gallus looked at Aika as if trying appraising her of something before finally speaking. “Aika listen carefully” said Gallus in a more serious tone that earlier which causes Aika snaps out of concern and her other troubles and focus on Gallus and what he had to tell her. “….Yes Oni-san” said Aika obediently as her brother continued.
“Earlier when I was still up there something caught my attention as I escaped his attack” said Gallus as a flash of memory from his unlikely evasion. “I saw a hatch or entrance over there behind those too it must have been uncovered after I destroyed the tower walls earlier
“Yes” said Aika “And you think Lucy-chan escaped down there”
“Yes I would put my money on it” said Gallus confident in his assumption “We now know Lucy-chan wasn’t in this room when we arrived and considering how packed and full this tower was before it got blown away that it would be almost impossible to find the entrance without having prior knowledge of it”
“That must be the entrance to either a secret room where she is currently hiding away in or is the entrance to secret tunnels to somewhere else in the mansion” said Gallus
“But if that’s the case Lucy-chan could be anywhere” said Aika “How would we be able to find her unless it’s a dead end”
“Well that is what I am leaving you to find out” said Gallus “I want to head down that tunnel and try and track down Lucy-chan” said Gallus “Can you do that for me?”
“Yes I want to be of help anyway I can it’s not like I am much use usually anyway” said Aika determined to be assistance for once.
“Good but remember this I don’t want you to engage Lucy so once find her or her trail then contact me” said Gallus “You remember the telepathy spell right?”
“Hmm yes I do I can use it” said Aika
“Good Aika now be on your way we don’t Lucy’s getting any further away” said Gallus
Aika nodded and turned move in the direction but then stopped suddenly as She remembers Bero and Taurus being over there. “What’s wrong Aika?” enquired Gallus seeing Aika hesitate before following where she is looking which it is at his two adversaries. “Oh…. Them don’t worry about them Aika I be taking care of them shortly” said Gallus “Using My Magic they won’t be able to impede you”
Aika nods and dashes towards the direction Gallus told her about.
“Ah where is she going?” said Taurus
“Hmm they must have found the escape tunnel stop her Taurus” said Bero
“Right… we should have done this earlier” said Taurus drawing his axe and moving to stop her but Gallus suddenly appears in Taurus path in what seems like he is flickering from the sudden movement. “Mggg get out of the way I be taking care of you soon enough”
“Hmpf sorry but I am your opponent if you want to go after her your have to take care of me first” warned Gallus
“Grrr fine” said Taurus
“I leave him to you Taurus” said Bero removing his un summoned silver key readying for his final summon with his magic low. “Open the gate Ras Oujul the Hunter Cat”
The silver key which is bow is shaped like a cat head with green gems on his eyes and the blade shapes like a claw otherwise a normal key. The key blade glowed gold and then of yellow light finishing with a poof of white smoke a large tiger like cat covered in blue flames appeared. “So you summoned me in my beast form what it is you need?” asks the Ras Oujul
“Please stop that girl but don’t kill her” orders Bero
I didn’t want it to come to this. Thought Bero But I have little choice I can’t let any of them reach Lucy not while I am still living.
“As you wish Bero” said Ras as The blue tiger spirit dashes towards Aika who is only about a two foot away from the burnt trapdoor which is still intact despite the earlier inferno.
RAWWWRG
Ras roars as Aika looks behind her to see the huge cat almost upon her but as Ras is about to reach her it is knocked aside by a blur. As Taurus cuts through what he thought was Gallus but is only an after image. “What is what a fake” exclaims Taurus looking around as he see’s Ras land of his feet a short distance from where he was seconds earlier. “How did he get there” said Ras aloud as Aika reaches the Trap door “Thanks Oni-san”
“Don’t worry I won’t let anyone stop you” promised Gallus readies his swords at the two stellar spirits.
Drat looks like I can’t stop the young girl without taking care of him first I hope Lucy has already left the Konzern. Thought Bero
“Change of plans Ras focus on aiding Taurus take care of that man we can catch up to the girl later we can’t stop her and only hurt our fighting strength dividing our efforts” said Bero
“Understood” said Ras complying with his owner.
Aika bends down and tries to open the trap door which is quite stuck. “Ugh ah this pretty stuck”
THUD
Aika like Lucy earlier is forced to put all of her might into opening it but has a somewhat easier time opening compared to Lucy due to her prying it open earlier. Aika peers down and sees only what the daylight from above could shine down on which is much and couldn’t see the bottom. “Aika can you see Lucy - chan down there” enquires Gallus as he parries Taurus slash attack with one of his swords.
“No I don’t see or hear anything its too dark down there” said Aika “But she might be but I have to go down”
“Right you better get down there then but be careful I will be right down after you once I taken care of these three” said Gallus as dodges a lunge by the tiger Ras.
Aika reaches into her pouch a removes Lacrima light source like Lucy before disappearing down the stairs on Lucy’s trail leaving Gallus with his fight.
“Good now I concentrate on finishing up here” said Gallus aloud smirking confidently which annoyed Taurus. “How about we stop prolonging the unenviable and end this this I don’t think any of us want to be dragging out this any longer”
“I couldn’t agree more” agreed Taurus
“I don’t plan to escape I have no need to once I start using my magic you had already lost I was hoping that I would need to push myself unnecessarily but it seems I had to result to using my Ex-quip magic even against an old man as his spirits” said Gallus
“Enough talking lets fight” said Taurus who lunges in “Axe crush” Taurus gives a mighty vertical swing putting his weight and power behind it as Gallus blocks it with two swords the impact causes the ground to crack beneath him and the holes from Taurus earlier attack to crumble away more.
Hmm I don’t think this floor is going hold much longer Taurus attacks from earlier have damaged the structure it could give way at any time Thought Bero as he looking around him at the devastation around him.
“Taurus try to avoid tunnelling into the tower anymore I don’t think it’s safe anymore you could bring it all down from under us” warned Bero
“Tch fine I probably won’t need to anyway” said Taurus reluctantly agreeing.
As Taurus is distracted in conversation with Bero, Gallus kicks Taurus an away from him creating a small distance between them.
“Where do you think you’re going” said Taurus as he using horizontal slash but misses as Gallus evades by summersaulting back. “Bisecting Slash”
“Tiger drive” said Ras who attacks Gallus with a wily attack from the right but Gallus evades armour enhanced super jump high into the air. “Dam I missed…” Ras looks around him and spots him in the sky “There he is in the air”
Taurus looks up and spots him jumps up after “Did you forget already this is where I almost beat you the last time… Drill Run” Taurus then starting rotating rapidly as flies forth towards Gallus much like earlier but he vanishes as reaches him and reappears several feet higher and Taurus continues pursue as Gallus keeps on dodging higher and higher until they disappear from sight from the tower below. Dam it how can he be evading me up here does that armour give him wings… thought Taurus as continues his pursuit a He sees Gallus who begins to glow about twenty feet above him who rather is armour as he moves into attack posture. Is He planning on attacking…? Thought Gallus I sense a huge build-up of magic like before…
The armour burst in light as new armour begins reform on his body and his second sword vanish before reforming as well into a new sword as well. His new armour is made of Mithril chainmail and white blue in colour consisting off the chainmail body with a V shaped collar and two large Mithril shoulder pads straps on by white leather straps. There is Polar bear pelt that is draped over the chainmail. The legs are also covered in chain mail up to just above the ankle which is slipped into the white and Mithril toe capped boots. An armour kilt consisting baby leather is worn over the top of thighs and held up by a white blue belt. He also now wore Mithril gauntlets with Celtic tribe design and crosses on it and Mithril circus with Celtic cross design with small yellow amber gems embedded on the cross. His new sword is a short sword that looks like it’s made of ice with Celtic cross shaped hilt with rubies embedded into it. “Ice King Armour Ice Wing Formation” said Gallus as two angel like wings at the back of his armour granting levitation and flight. “Ice Slash Absolute Zero” Gallus who then slashes at the rapidly closing Taurus in which a thick mist or wave of super cold ice blocks Taurus’s path who ploughs into the Icy attack determined to hit Gallus but it is a mistake as the Ice quickly begins freezing and slows rotation attack by the sheer cold of it. “You think a little cold is going to stop me” shouts out Taurus who continues to delve headlong deeper into Taurus trap until his rotation is almost complete stopped and he finds it difficult to move. Grr I am slowing down. Thought Taurus
“Now it’s time to bring down the cow in the sky” said Gallus stores his swords and exchanges them for a large silver lance before like rocket soaring down towards the vulnerable Taurus who no longer as the protection his attack provides. “Ex-quip Wind Lance – Sky piece”
“Guaahhh” groans Taurus shock in pain for the first time since his previous revival as Gallus attack strikes through his side which is weakened further by the ice covering his body and destroys his right arm and cracking in shoulder into gold dust that scatters in the sky as he quickly descends towards the ground leaving Taurus almost in pieces.
Meanwhile back on the ground Bero and Ras are looking up for any sign of Taurus and Gallus who flew up less than a minute earlier. “Where are they” said Ras
“I don’t see them either and it’s not just my eyesight” said Bero
“Huh… I think I see something coming down” said Ras his superior cat like eye sight spots a faint dot descending down towards them but couldn’t yet make out who it was.
Taurus falling from above steadies himself from Gallus attack and before pursuing after his adversary who is nearing the tower floor.
Good he is following I will finish him soon enough but first I will take care of that cat down there. Thought Gallus eyeing his new target Ras who couldn’t help Taurus earlier due there fight being in the sky where Ras is unable to fight or move freely. As Gallus turns and aims himself towards Ras he quickly Ex-quips yet another set of armour as to boost his next attack along with new elementally aligned sword to go with it.
SWOOSH
The new set armour looks like very organic consisting of bark and earth for the most part. The main body is bark like armour that covers the whole torso and shoulders of Gallus. The armour is covered in several strips of dark green vines from the right shoulder diagonally across the body like a sash. There is stone like pads over the bark of the body armour for added protection. The biceps are left bare but weed or vines like plants seem to be growing out of the body plate where the arm holes are the legs and feet are also covered in bark like armour as well but have a leafy skirt that covers down to midway down the legs. There is grass like coves where the top of the boots would be as well. The forearm are covered in bark like gauntlets with short grass on both ends of the gauntlets and he also a thin giant leaf like cloak over is back and carved crown made of tree roots. His new sword in hand shares a similar theme to his armour it appearing to be wooden rather than steel and appears to be segmented pieces attached together each with a sharp teeth like protrusion on the blade edge of each segment and normal sharp blade on the back of the sword. The sword gets narrower the further it gets from the base being about half a foot wide at the end and finishing with a larger tooth of the end for the tip. The hilt is mossy green with rounded bat like knob at the bottom.
“Your time is up fur-ball” said Gallus who raises his new sword behind him before slashing forward towards Ras intending to finish off the cat spirit before Taurus can get back. The sword extends and the unusual blade flies at his target as it extends from the hilt but Ras dodges the impact jumping to the side.
CRASH
Was Taurus defeated I can’t see him? Thought Ras who still in mid jump as he hears the ground rumble from below from the tower floor.
“Impact Stalagmite” said Gallus from above as a large sharp rock grows out of the ground and hits Ras but not fully but still scrapes his side hurls higher into the air. The attack destabilizes the tower which starts to fall and crumble from the ground cracking from Gallus last attack forcing Bero to quickly flee the tower or fall to the ground below. But Bero is too far away but somehow manages to grab on to the hall floor and barely manages to climb to safety. “Phew I just made it” said Bero aloud getting to his feet before turn around at eyeing the destruction of his employers home.
Mr Heartfilia is going to have a fit Thought Bero Not that he would have been happy regardless because of the attack.
CRASH
The tower falls on to a ground the Konzern startling its inhabitants with smoke and dirt gravelling filling the air making it hard to see within it.
“Bero!” calls out Ras who manages to land on the hallway roof unbeknownst to him where Bero is. Gallus meanwhile using his sword to grab the roof tiles and pull himself to the roof as well as Taurus closes in and is shocked at what he sees.
What!? Where’s the tower it should be here right… Thought Taurus looking around Did that bastard destroy it where is Bero and Ras… Taurus manages to spot them barely through the dusty air. There he is….
Taurus increases his speed zones in on his target and charges in for another attack “What have you done to Bero!”
“I did nothing to him really but he might have fallen with the tower which suits me fine” taunts Gallus
“He wouldn’t die that easily” said Taurus “Spiral Axe Thrust”
Taurus thrusts his axe forward and propels himself forward towards Gallus who counters with his sword “Jungle blade”
STRETCH
The sword stretches towards its mark but Taurus is rotating too fast and the attack bounces off harmlessly and shoots past with impeding its prey.
“Hmpf it didn’t work no bother but this will” said Gallus who equips again into another set as quickly as he could bathing in a light blue light as his armour switches.
WOOSH
“Pfft no matter what armour you equip I am going to get you” declares Taurus determined
Gallus emerges from the light in a new set of armour which is rusty red in colour and made the mercenary look like a cyborg. The armour is considerably bulky compared to the previous ones with chest plate being thick but smooth with the blue kanji for strength on the chest. The back of the armour at several slits or vents to let in air to him off during combat which probably quite boiling in there. The shoulders pads are big and round and seem rather oversized complete with a neck guard. The arms are encased in bulky armour which looks very heavy and hard to move in but also appears strong and resilient which Gallus is counting on for upcoming attack. The hands are encased in black gloves with pads on the palm and fingers.
The legs however are protected by smaller armour and not nearly as bulky looking comparably normal and also had black armour boots which had a strong sole for added grip. Gallus didn’t have a second sword in this armour form leaving his left hand free.
Taurus rushes towards Gallus who gets into solid low stance and waits for his opponent to make contact. They then make contact and Gallus is push back using his right hand hold Taurus back while using his left hand plunge into Taurus and grab his axe to stop the rotation in its tracks much to the shock and horror of Taurus. “Moogh” said Taurus surprised as he feels himself lifted into the air effortlessly and then tosses off the roof towards the cold and hard grounds around the Konzern. But Taurus using his incredible reflexes to use his axe to stop is fall and steadies himself on a building close to where he was thrown. Ugh I can’t believe it He stopped my attack with just his hands. Thought Taurus in disbelief once more Does those armour of his make such a difference.
“Why so shocked Taurus did you really thing I changed my armour just for a makeover?” said Gallus “Once I started using my magic you didn’t have a chance because my magic is far more versatile that any Spirit who focuses on single type no matter strong it might be”
Is he ignoring me again Thought Ras thinking of his options No but he is full of openings it’s like he is baiting me to attack him know that I have a choice we have to defeat him before he gets chance to change with armour his speed is no existence even though it gives him greater strength.
“Beast bite” Roared Ras attacking Gallus from the side as Gallus raised bulky arm to block big cats bite he bite down on his arm but didn’t seem to phase it at all but he couldn’t shake him off either who had a firm grip on his prey.
“Ras” called out Taurus who then leaped from the wall towards the roof where Gallus and Ras were grappling. As Taurus almost makes it to them Gallus manages to pry Ras from his arm and then fling into Taurus who then smashes through the wall behind them somewhere into the Konzern.
Back with Bero
There a lot noise nearby looks like the fighting is still on this is dragging out far long than I expected. Thought Bero I have no Idea who is winning and no idea where Lucy and how she is fairing I hope I bought her enough time.
Bero looks around tries to spot his spirits and his foe Gallus but he can only hear them and there is no way down the only way to leave his this hallway to the west wing staircase.
I have to get back to my spirits but I haven’t the energy I not sure how much longer I can keep them summoned. Thought Bero exhausted Curse My old body I can only rely on those three now…
CRUMBLE
“Ughh Ras are you okay” said Taurus rising from the rubble,

“Yeah never felt better” said Ras who also gets back to his feet “Nothing is working that human”

“Its cause he keeps switching his equipment too fast I had before he was able to” said Taurus “There seems no end to how much toys he has to play with”
“We haven’t seen Bero in a while” said Ras
“Yeah I know but if the old man hit the bucket we know about it” reminded Taurus looking up at the opening above “Let’s focus on him now”
Gallus then drops down through the hold into the new area and eyes his opponents with confident victories grin on his face. “Awe you sound all down trodden but worry not at least you can’t die unlike your master because by now he must be feeling the nausea tighten around his throat”
“He sure likes hearing his own voice” said Ras getting in attack position
“I have enjoyed this fight but I need to end it now I have things to do and people to find you know” said Gallus “But happy that I had such a thrilling battle as my last job as mercenary before I live the life of riches I always wanted”
“I don’t know much about all that but I agree with ending this quickly I got stuff to do back home as well” said Taurus who went from serious into a eerie and disturbing chuckle which weirder out Ras and Gallus as he groped the air “Heh Heh Heh”
“What are you thinking about” said Ras before shaking his head at this fellow head “Actually I don’t want to know”
“Okay then…. We all In….” said Gallus who interrupted by Taurus who is attacking.
“Axe Squall” said Taurus bringing down is axe down in front of Gallus in towering armour. The gale of wind hits Gallus but is weight prevents him being blown away as the wind slashes at is amour fairly ineffectively.
“Tch you didn’t even let me finish” said Gallus through a raised guard. “But you won’t blow me away at this level let me show you how to blow away your opponents” Gallus equips another armour as he glows blue and the wind that encircles closes in as He shrinks. Once the glow disappears the wind is then forms around Gallus are new sword as streams of wind dance around him under his control. Gallus new armour grey white in colour. The armour consists of a plate body which has shoulder plates with a tornado symbol engraved into either side. The chest plate also a tornado symbols engraved on as its central design but much bigger taking up almost the entire top of centre half. The back of the armour had six unusual appendages stick out of the back like thin wings but not capable of flight. The plate legs are normal bar the colour except with extra thicker knee pads and shin guards which are engraved with the tornado symbols. The boots are layered with several segments of metal making it with shin guard over the front of it and three straps tightening them on to the foot. He has a white Haori draped over his back that is tied around below is left shoulder. He has brown sheave that is tied around is wait where is new sword of would have been sheaved if not in hand. He wears full helmet with the visor lifted up complete with white feather on the top.
His new sword is white and curved like a scimitar with a black guard and white grip for the handle.
“Counter Squall!” said Gallus slashing towards Taurus using his own attack and hitting Taurus full on hurling back through the wall behind as the win slashed him until he turned into a gold dust blown away literally.
“Moooghh sorry Bero” said Taurus before he is sent back to the spirit world.
“Taurus” said Ras charging at Gallus “It might just be me now but I will win for you”
“Your next Eviscerating Wind Slash” said Gallus with wide and Power horizontal slash as he dragged the wind back sweeps through Ras finishing him off.
“Ahhhg” said Ras as he disappeared and the wind attack however did stop right tearing through several feet more of Konzern right through the corridor that Bero is in blocking of any chance of exiting via the staircase.
“Wahhh what is that” said Bero hanging on for dear life as the wind almost blows him away but as it is settled he can see a large hole where a good portion of hall way once was. “What is going on over there… wait…? I don’t feel Taurus or Ras anymore that means…”
Meanwhile Gallus looks around him to see if there is any sign of the celestial spirits but there is none confirming there defeat after failed earlier attempts. Phew it’s over with or I would say but I still got to see to that old man heh Thought Gallus stretching But where is he Is probably cowering somewhere.
Gallus uses the wind to ride in the air as he flies out of the destroyed Konzern’s east wing and looks around but sees no sign of the old man or much of the Astronomy tower or the hall way that leads there but decided to check there anyway just in case.
Hmm what a mess I hope nobody is down there. Thought Bero looking down destroyed first floor of the wing that looked like a tornado blew through it a real big one. Well no running now not that intended too anyway I expect he will be showing up quite soon I hope you got away Lucy….
“Ah there you are” said Gallus flying behind where the tower once stood before landing on in the hall brandishing is swords “I have taken care of your friends but of course I suppose you knew that otherwise I wouldn’t be here”
Bero turned around showing weakness or sign unrest by his looming fate and simple glared at Gallus in a rather scary look “Save me your prattle I am too old to be listening to you gloat you come here to finish me then DO IT but I won’t beg for my life but remember this one day you will get come upping’s count on it, The path your on can only lead to a bitter end”
“Heh Defiant to the end… well I expected as much but I will acquiesce to your request I will give you your swan song!” said Gallus raising his Evolite he finally unsheathed and raises wind based sword.
“Sayonara Old man” said Gallus who used large x shaped Slash with both swords that created a tremendous gale of wind that blasted through the destroyed all way to Bero who didn’t flinch and move his gaze as it hits. “X-Gale”
BOOOM
As the smoke clears Gallus looks on and sheaves his sword and looks out through the hole where he can see a large fissure where his attack passed through.
“There’s no kill like over kill” said Gallus
3.45pm
Main Merchant Route North
Heartfilia Konzern West Gate
Outside Arland City
Fiore
As the curtain falls on Bero and Gallus fierce battle Kaito approaches the Konzern.
Kaito’s Pov:
I continue down the road and don’t see anyway karts or travellers nearby even far up the winding road. This is one of the main roads leading too and from Arland City used by merchants travelling from various cities and towns northward. I soon make it a to a side road that should lead to the Heartfilia Konzern. There is a green sign post which has To Heartfilia Konzern West Gate which is written I shiny gold lettering. Well I take it this road leads to the Konzern. I thought as I stop and look around and notice many tire tracks which is expected since the family and employees probably use this road frequently. However there is a newer and fresher tracks as well which looked like they had been made very recently perhaps only few hours ago at the most. I wonder who made the those tracks its impossible to tell due to have heavily worn the tracks on the made road are but maybe…Sniff Sniff I use my enhanced sense of smell to try and pick out the smell from the tracks to tell which way these tracks originated from whether it is from somewhere north or south from Arland being the only destinations this road leads too from here. Sniff Sniff Hmm assuming these tracks were made by the same people causing trouble up ahead they aren’t coming from Arland but rather somewhere up north. I thought curiously So that means there not locals which is kind of expected anyway its time to move on there’s no telling how bad it is down there the fighting from earlier has seemly stopped there hasn’t been any more explosions either. I run down the road as fast getting closer to my destination I had ran considerable distance after a minute or so but I can’t yet see the Konzern as of yet due to the trees and bushes and other plant life obscuring any view up ahead and I could barely see the smoke column which is beginning to fade now. But then as I go around another bend on the road I see a glimpse of the white and golden fence that boarders the Konzern. There I can finally see the boarders of the Konzern. I Thought relieved after getting concerned I might of lossed my way I never did ask for directions. As I got closer I could see more and noticed the area is disturbed.
Looks like I finally made it but I got a long way to go to the mansion. I thought There’s defiant signs of something bad happening here. The western gate is unguarded the gate itself is blown off the fence a few feet away from where it once closed the Konzern off. It is a mangled an bent inward towards the Heartfilia crest. There is a upturned ground leading down the centre of the road leading from the broken gate to a several feet away from the round foot wide hole in the ground where it started from. So this is where it started from. I Thought looking around me to try and pick up more information on what has happened here. I wonder what happened to the guards.
I soon notice a body crumpled near the fence with drying blood pooled around it over the soil and grass. He must be one of the guards. I approach the body and check for a pulse for signs of life but he is already cold and turn the body over which is beginning to go stiff from rigor mortis having been dead for some time. The man appeared to be middle aged is hair already greying out and is face with winkles that signify him ageing. He is probably in his mid forties maybe earlier fifties at the most. There is a deep wound in the throat where the mans hand is pressed against in desperate act to stop his blood pouring out of him as he bleeds to death but failed to stifle it. I pry his hand from his throat to get better look and maybe determine what caused it. Looks like he was stabbed with something sharp in the throat and his artery there was severed which caused his death. The look on his face is a look of shock or surprise which is either from the sudden wound to his throat or sighting his killers seconds before death either way he probably scarcely registered what happened before he lost conscious. The poor bastard didn’t even get the chance to draw his sword but Okay lets see what you saw maybe I can get a glimpse of the attackers I can use. I thought placing my palm on his forehead and closing my eyes and the last moments of his life flowed into my mind as if the memories were my own. Dam he was looking away when they struck but he has a partner but I did get a glimpse of the cart they travelled in so I know how they got here. I ponder But he died before he saw they got close enough to get a good look let alone his faces.
“Well rest in peace” I said giving a silent pray and close his eye lids to give him the appearance of sleeping despite his wound as I rose up from my knelt position. I look around for any sign of the other guard he could of ran off but I wasn’t holding my breath that he survived especially judging from the way the guy was cut down. I walk over to the other side of the gate post and see a discarded sword hidden in the grass.
It Must belong to the other guard. I conclude But where is he did he really just abandon his post and run off but I can’t really blame him under the circumstances. I can’t pick out is body nearby but as I look into the Konzern beyond the gate I see a body through the metal bars. I make my way around the fence and check out the body since its quicker walking around that jumping over. Hmm… I thought as I turn over the young man who looks as cold and dead as is fellow guardsman. But his cause of death was different his head has been hit by a large blunt object which had opened a sizable wound in his skull which had been bleeding out heavily. His eyes are closed so he didn’t die instantly. So he died from a head injury but looks like it was caused by a weapon rather magic. I thought examining the wound feeling rather unaffected or distant from the loss of life I rarely get emotional by death having seen so much for such a long time thorough out my life time and having caused so very many my-self. I wonder if you saw your attacker judging from your wound he would have had to be close to you to inflict it. I thought as like earlier I place left hand on his forehead covered in dried blood and extracted his memories. The guards last moments pour into me along his thoughts and emotions as I saw what he saw and in about ten seconds I knew what transpired here hours earlier. So there’s three two guys and one woman the big guy is the one who killed him with that dam Warhammer of his. I thought And there defiantly here to target the Heartfilia Heiress Lucy Heartfilia I got to get there to stop them before they can get away with her.
“I am on my way so don’t give in Lucy Heartfilia!” I said aloud determined to rescue her.
Mr Narrator: “Oh no what a disaster Gallus is victories over the wise and old Bero who will stop him and dastardly plans? Meanwhile Lucy is about to engage the mad man Victor in mortal combat! But our hero Kaito is finally about to join the Frey and what is Natsu up to? Find out next time on the Chronicles of Zeref!”
END of Chapter 6
Next Chapter: Chosen Paths Part 2: Lucy Strikes Back!
GameofThrones:
First off sorry about the delay on release at first it was cause I was busy with writing another story and then I got sick so I couldn’t write for a while but I finally got it out but it was longer than I expected so I only got a bit of what I wanted done in this chapter but it’s not too much of a problem since I can fit that all in the next chapter. Anyway sorry if the Bero and Gallus fight dragged on I wanted to showcase his magic so It took longer than I expected and as always please read and review thanks and keep up to date by keeping checking back at my profile page for progress on updates. I will be revising my previous chapters in January to make sure they the best they can be and make any changes to make it more enjoyable and readable. The next two chapters will be out by January 8^th 2015.
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