⚒ TWELFTH - [ VIDEO ]

[deathsought]

So, this is what it has come to.

{ Zeref isn't in the Tartaros headquarters. He actually appears to be in downtown Everglade, staring at the sky. The Genessia Tribune is still in his hand, rolled up. }

I didn't want to believe it, but we no longer have a choice. { He sighs, and his muscles suddenly tense. } It's been four hundred years for me, but I am not going to sit idly by while history repeats itself.

{ Black energy began swirling around Zeref, and some ivy hanging on a nearby building conspicuously rots, and dies, the leaves falling the ground behind him. The feed then abruptly ends. }

{ Private to Marde Guille, Suigintou, and Sayla }

I trust you've read the Tribune? { Zeref sighs, and turns to face the camera directly. His eyes are bright red, with dark circles surrounding his pupils. } The dragons are becoming a nuisance, as is Kefka's new 'cult.' It's time we dealt with them.

I trust you have no objections?

{ Fighting alongside Tartaros, against dragons, of all things. The irony is not lost on him. }

{ Private to Wendy Marvell }

Wendy... do you remember the talk you and I had about dragons, those months ago?

{ Private to Fairy Tail }

If you wish to do something about Kefka's new 'cult,' you'll have my assistance. I've grown just as tired of him as you have.

{ Private to Yuna }

You are Everglade's guardian, correct? I'm speaking on behalf of the local mage guild, Tartaros. { Said without the slightest ounce of irony. Since there's no Magic Council here to designate Tartaros a dark guild, technically, there's no such thing as a dark guild as far as Genessia was concerned. } They will be assisting against the dragons, and the cult.

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[Video]

[warring_triad]

[Have an insane cackle.]

It's about time you got off your arse! Oh this is going to be so much fun~!

[Video]

[deathsought]

It's not easy to anger me.

[Video]

[warring_triad]

Could've fooled me~! Shall I send the welcoming committee~?

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[kingofhades]

The time has come to slay dragons.

[ Oh there's a terrifyingly dark glow to Marde's eyes much like zeref's bright red ones. ]

Marde Guille take care of the dragons and, the nuisances. That should not be an issue.

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[deathsought]

Kefka has threatened us. I'm going to return to the guild headquarters soon. He doesn't know the first thing about it, and we'll have the advantage in the catacombs.

Call Sayla back. I haven't seen any dragons in Everglade, so I can only assume they've gone back to Fayren. Once we deal with Kefka's assault, we're going to hunt them down.

{ A beat. }

I think you will be needed to help with Kefka. Your... 'new Curse.' Perhaps he is the one you should test it on.

{ Yes, Marde; he knows about Memento Mori. }

It goes without saying that Kefka must not be allowed to lay one finger on E.N.D.'s book.

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[kingofhades]

Shall I charm them with more of Alegria?

[ He mused. If he was given a chance to take care of some problems, he's going to do it to the fullest of his abilities. That includes screwing anyone that tried to get to their base. The Catacombs were ideal since they work well by confusing and keeping the targets at bay. ]

Our priority is eliminating the one that calls himself Kefka, correct? I will do just that.

[ He raised a brow. ]

O--Ohh?

[ His expression turns into a sneer. ]

Of course. Marde Guille will ensure that he will not just as Marde Guille will ensure his demise.

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[tenkuunomiko]

Yes, I remember when you spoke of them to me, Zeref-san.

...and In regards to the cult, what would you like me to do? Subdue them? I don't want to kill anyone if it can be helped.

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[deathsought]

You know as well as I do that Kefka cannot be reasoned with.

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[tenkuunomiko]

Yes, I understand. I will do what I can. If it has to be that way, then I won't hesitate to stop him. I don't want him to hurt anyone or the Guild.

[ Which means she would have to ensure her guild mates are safe safe safe as well. ]

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[mintchip]

You don't look 400.

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[deathsought]

{ A few moments of silence, before Zeref looks down at the device and blinks. }

No, I suppose I don't. { How else do you respond to that? }

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[mintchip]

What's your secret? It can't be a special face-cream.

[ She's teasing, definitely, but she'll play the dumb innocent if it gets her answers about how that might be possible. She's sure Cinder would like to know. ]

[Private]

[firstrose]

[She's in their room.]

I have no objections. If you want to fight dragons, go fight dragons. But you're not allowed to get killed. Remember we have a contract.

[Private]

[deathsought]

I suppose this means you won't be joining us?

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[firstrose]

Why would I? You're a powerful wizard and you have your... demons. [The more she gets to know you, the more similar to her creator Rozen she finds you.]

[Private]

[bookishdemoness]

I'm ready. What do you wish for me to do, Zeref-sama?

[Private]

[deathsought]

Are you at the headquarters?

If so, stay there, for now. Kefka said he is sending something to attack us. Marde Guille will be taking care of them. If any of them survive Alegria, which is unlikely, you and I will be dealing with the rest.

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[skirtcladgunner]

[Well, that's. That's something.]

What the hell was that all about?!

[video]

[deathsought]

It has been a long, long time since I've fought dragons.

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[gullwingsgunner]

That is correct. [She didn't know what a mage guild was and decides it was something to do with magic either way.]

Oh, um. Thank you. Any and all help would be appreciated. I should repay you somehow though, so long as you can tell me how I can repay you.

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[deathsought]

That is not up to me. I'm not its leader. At the moment, Marde Guille is serving as the acting leader of Tartaros.

{ Technically speaking, he's not even a member. }

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[frostheartedrose]

[In due respect for one who has lived more than 50 years, she'll be opening the feed with her painting her nails. It looks like a dark purple until the light hits the edge and turns it into pale silver. Her tone is not mocking or sarcastic for a change.]

I wish you good results, idiot man.

[Video]

[deathsought]

You care for those creatures?

{ It's the only reason he could think of for her insulting him. }

[Video]

[beautifulmidboss]

[That power was... concerning, to say the least. For now though, he was willing to give Zeraf the benefit of the doubt.]

You intend to fight the dragons, then? Or is this about something else entirely?

[Video]

[deathsought]

Yes.

{ A very flat, blunt answer. }