genessia | ⚒ TWELFTH

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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[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.

You care for those creatures?

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

No, the well wishes were genuine. I only called you an idiot because you sent your intent to attack to everyone, including the deluded human controlling that silly tower. Any potential to catch the followers off guard is now lost. And from the feel of that tower... The mindless followers around the base are just bits of art and flash.

[The angle changes suddenly to show her actual face just before a regretful sigh.]

You'll have company on your objective at least. Some striplings barely more than cadets as well as some senior leaders. Their enthusiasm is far more powerful than their experience. If this was only set in motion just before sunset... Well, I won't be able to do anything to assist.

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