[NATSU] Let's rumble.
What? The clock hand...
It's started to resonate!
[ARCHBISHOP] It's finally happening...
time is ticking forward! [crazed laugh]
The chaos... the everlasting midnight...
it's coming!
[gasps]
[MALE VOICE] Your voice... Let me hear it...
Who are you? Tell me!
I have to know!
♪
You've done very well, Kanaloa.
I'll handle things from here on.
[LUCY] Whoa! It's pocket sized!
How'd that happen?!
[MICHELLE] Great for a snack! Or side dish!
He's a warrior, not an entrée!
[HAPPY] Time Begins to Tick!
Fire Dragon Roar!
He neutralized it!
Magic is useless against him.
[NATSU] That was just an ember! Try stoppin' an inferno!
Get away from him! Open...
Gate of the Sea-Goat, Capricorn!
[BYRO] It won't work!
What the--?!
My power nullifies all other forms of magic.
You might as well surrender now.
Quit playin' dirty, Octo-freak!
This Byro's way worse then the one we met in Edolas!
[NATSU] You're really startin' to get on my nerves!
Natsu!
You okay?!
No need to worry, you guys, I can take it.
That was nothin'; I've had tougher fistfights
with Gray before breakfast!
[NATSU being punched over and over again]
This is so barbaric.
Sorry, sir, I overslept again! Oh...
it was just a dream... shame cause Titania
and I were gonna try some one-on-one sparring--
Happy!
[HAPPY] Aye, Sir!
Pathetic.
[HAPPY] My Aera magic went poof.
I figured it wouldn't work.
You coulda told me!
I clearly said that I can nullify all types of magic.
You should pay attention... if you want to live.
[MICHELLE] Without magic we're completely helpless!
[LUCY] No... There's gotta be something we can do!
Okay. What's the plan, Natsu?
If I can't use magic I'll use force!
Huh?
Ol' Gildarts used magic when he fought him,
but taking that approach got him nothin' but a draw.
So I'm gonna throw down with good ol' fashioned
elbow grease. I'll get Lucy's clock part
and show-up Gildarts at the same time!
Yeah! I'm all fired up now!
For better or worse, at least he's got
a positive outlook.
[BYRO] The fate of the entire world hangs in the balance...
yet you care only for personal affairs?
[NATSU] You got a problem, pal?
[BYRO] Such shortsightedness... You couldn't possibly understand
the weight of the burden we carry.
We are prepared to sacrifice our lives
for this mission.
You gonna fight or talk me to death?
Don't avert your eyes, Coco...
He may be our enemy. But he's also got serious guts.
The real battle is just beginning.
[JACKPOT] Things are finally starting to heat up, huh?!
[laughs]
Good luck, Salamander and friends!
I hope you manage to get a little thrill out of this
ultra-hot battle before Lord Byro takes you down.
[laughs]
[KINANA] Master... What happened to me?
You just passed out from anemia.
You need to rest for a while.
No... You don't have to lie, I know this has
something to do with the spell I was under.
It's all just a blur now.
I don't remember being a snake.
I'm afraid.
What'll happen if I do remember?
I don't think it'd be a good thing.
[KINANA] Should I really be here?
[WAKABA] What?! You were changed into a snake?!
Yep! My memories from back then are pretty hazy,
except for one thing...
Someone I hold very dear made a special
promise to me. Isn't that wonderful?!
A promise, huh?
He promised that even if we were torn apart,
one day he'd come back on a shooting star to take me away
from all of my worries!
That's crazy talk.
Hey Master... Who is that girl?
Believe it or not, she was a snake a moment ago.
While we were out and about, we spotted a snake
that appeared to be afflicted by a curse.
[WAKABA] And when you lifted the curse it changed into
that little girl?
[MAKAROV] It was no easy task lifting it, that's for sure...
and I don't know why it was placed.
I tried my damnedest but I'm afraid
she's still unstable.
[MACAO] Explains her memory loss.
[MAKAROV] I think it would be best if we kept an eye
on her for the time being.
[WAKABA] You're a helpful old fart.
Ain't no denyin' that!
I'm concerned about the voice
she keeps hearing. It pains me to say this, but...
If her memories as a snake resurface,
she may not have the brightest future ahead of her.
Poor kid has got it rough.
[WAKABA] Shame to think her future could be ruined
by her own memories.
[MAKAROV] Well then, we'll just have to make sure
that doesn't happen.
C'mon kiddo, try to keep your chin up...
There's no reason to worry about the curse, okay?
[MACAO] I promise no matter what happens...
we'll be here to keep you safe.
Try to get some sleep while you can.
[BOOK GIRL] Don't...
Did you hear that, or am I goin' crazy?
No...?
[NATSU] So you and your buddies are prepared to sacrifice
your lives for your mission, huh?
What a load of crap!
Life ain't somethin' you just toss aside like garbage...
You should protect it!
We fight for the lives of the people
who we call friends.
The bonds we share are what drive us!
And push us to be better! Don't you know that friends
aren't "things" or "tools"?
You can't just use 'em however you please!
They're more important than that!
It looks like he's already broken several bones,
but you couldn't tell by lookin' at his face.
That ain't the look of defeat he's wearing right now.
[NATSU] Listen... I want you guys to stay outta this.
I'm takin' him down on my own...
That's a promise from a wizard of the Fairy Tail guild.
Time to rearrange your face Octo--
C'mon, get up!
Sheesh... Poor Natsu can barely stand anymore.
But he'll find a way! Nothin' can keep him down!
Get up... I know you've got it in you.
He is a worthy adversary. Respect.
But, Dan... I don't get it.
How could someone as brave as he is...
really be an enemy of Zentopia?
[DAN] Well, he sure is acting like one.
[BYRO] What?!
[punch]
Bulls-eye!
That won't be enough.
[BYRO] Strange sensation... Looking upon you fills me
with emotions I forgot a long time ago.
Anger is at the forefront.
You yammer on about the sanctity of life,
about the nobility behind your own vendetta,
but you are nothing more than guild rats chasing coin.
That you would compare your avarice
to our holy mission belittles not only us,
but the Archbishop and the ideals he represents.
That's not true! We're not in this
for the money, okay?!
Yeah, 'cause we've got plenty!
Enough to pay rent?
And buy food?
[MICHELLE] What are you waiting for?! Say something!
[LUCY] Well... Uh...
[HAPPY] I really didn't expect him to throw that out there.
That's big talk coming from a thief.
You're the one who stole Lucy's clock hand in the first pla--
This world is already saturated with chaos.
The Infinity Clock's addition may not even be noticed.
However...
Zentopia's doctrine is to minimize that chaos,
and to instead, show the people of this world
the righteous course of action.
The privilege of putting those ideals
into practice falls on the Legion Platoon.
[NATSU] Blah, blah! Add 'thou shall shut-up' to your ideals.
Natsu isn't hurt anymore!
How'd he do that?
Look! That's how!
[LUCY] The tomb's candles!
[HAPPY] Yeah, and there's tons of 'em!
You dare to desecrate these flames?
Does your blasphemy know no bounds?!
What, you gonna start lecturing me
about my diet now? Don't bother; I already
forgot most of the crap you were yammering on about.
I heard some of it, though...
like "friends"...
and "lives"...
Then you insulted Fairy Tail.
Now my fists are gonna lecture your face.
He's provoking him?
As if the guy wasn't mad enough already.
That's Natsu for ya!
Awesome!
[COBRA] I can hear it... It's close, now...
The end is finally within our grasp!
[ARCHBISHOP] The end is finally within our grasp!
The end is finally within our grasp! [crazed laugh]
[deep, resonating clock ticks]
[PRIEST A] What is the Archbishop's condition?!
[PRIEST B] It hasn't improved at all.
[PRIEST C] But the Founding Festival is just
around the corner.
[PRIEST D] It can't be helped.
The cardinals have convened. They're selecting the next
archbishop as we speak.
[LAPOINTE] Don't be ridiculous.
[PRIEST E] Cardinal Lapointe!
[PRIEST D] When did you get back?
[LAPOINTE] Replacing the archbishop is utter nonsense.
I'm afraid that we are faced with
a far greater problem right now.
[PRIEST F] What do you mean, Sir?
[LAPOINTE] There are traitors to Zentopia in our midst.
[gasps, murmurs]
Unfortunately, the Infinity Clock
has recently become public knowledge.
As if that weren't enough,
there are also the attacks on our churches.
I am told these acts are the work of an insider.
My word...
Is there any proof of this?
[LAPOINTE] Do you think I have cause to deceive you?
[PRIEST D] No...
[PRIEST G] Of course not, sir!
[LAPOINTE] I am suspicious of the priest who survived
one of these attacks. I wish to question him personally.
Bring him to me at once.
[PRIESTS AND NUNS] Yes, your eminence!
[LAPOINTE] I'll tend to the Archbishop myself...
From this point on, no one is to enter his chambers except me.
[BYRO] This is a holy war!
[NATSU screams]
[BYRO] The retrieval of the Infinity Clock...
That sacred mission is the sole purpose of the Legion Platoon.
The misguided principles of a measly guild
can't even compare.
[NATSU groans]
[BYRO] If consuming fire is another manner of magic,
then I will neutralize it as well.
Yeah? Try it!
That's cheating!
Why dontcha fight him fair and square, old man?!
Or just give up!
I can't believe Lord Byro hasn't used
a single offensive spell yet.
Don't act so surprised...
I mean, the man's strength is legendary.
Only four others in all of Fiore can even stand up to him.
A weak and helpless fool like you is unfit to lead
this world out of darkness.
What did you call me?!
A weak and helpless fool...
A coin-chasing wretch couldn't possibly understand
what we fight for.
In this world of misery, people will cling to anything
that provides hope. And if that happens to be Zentopia,
then cling to it they shall!
As do we... So if the Archbishop orders us
to find the clock... Then that's what we'll do!
If that order requires us to sacrifice ourselves
or others to succeed... then so be it.
It's our duty... The greater good must be served.
That doesn't make any sense!
I didn't understand it...
But whatever you said, I know you're dead wrong!
No kidding! Don't you care that
people are suffering because of you and your mission?!
Are you that heartless?!
[BYRO] It is foolish to act on emotion. It solves nothing.
To reveal the course of righteousness,
and to walk its path unfettered...
[BYRO] We are faced with difficult decisions
and we are forced to make sacrifices.
The world is filled to the brim with contradictions...
I believe we are all painfully aware of that fact.
Therefore, it is only logical that
the path I've chosen will end in sacrifice.
Aw, man... The cryptex in my head
is all kinds of jumbled up after that speech.
[MICHELLE] Making difficult choices...
That must be rather easy for you.
[BYRO] What?
[MICHELLE] You said you follow your "cause",
to make choices instead of listening to your "emotions."
That's just a strategy
to avoid feeling guilty. Harden your heart to suffering
and you can justify any decision.
Michelle?
I'm a little lost on all this philosophy jargon,
so why don't we just make out? Sound good?
You dare dispute the principles
of righteousness with me?!
[DAN] Get down, Loopy!
Stop it, now! This is righteous?
If you ask me, you're all just a bunch of bullies!
This is just like what we saw in Edolas...
those in power making everyone else suffer and give up their
freedom in the name of some fake righteousness.
Any path that hurts innocent people will never lead
to the greater good...
In fact, it's nothing but a dead end!
If you're willing to follow that path,
then what does it say about you, huh?!
Even fish are born free to swim along
any current that they choose!
It's the same for 'guild-rats' like us!
We decided to use our magic to help people who need it.
Yes, it is our job and we get paid for it,
but, in return, they get happiness!
That's how we got to where we are!
That's how a guild works!
Fairy Tail will never lose to somebody like you!
'Cause fake righteousness won't help anyone!
I can't believe what I'm hearing.
You dare to ridicule the followers--
no, all of Zentopia to that extent?!
[HAPPY] You bet I do! 'Cause you should be ashamed!
Wow, Happy... Way to tell him!
That's right! Fairy Tail members listen to
what's in our hearts!
Our guild is about helping anybody who needs it!
[BYRO] Enough of this nonsense!
Time for your divine punishment!
[ROMEO] That's what you think!
[HAPPY] Take him down!
Get back here!
Romeo!
Lord Byro... Are you mad?!
You can't use Divine Arrow on people!
You'll kill them!
I shall turn you to dust.
Now, burn and be purified in the fire...
of your own sins!
Divine... Arrow!
He missed?!
Coco... What are you doing?!
[COCO] Zero points, Lord Byro!
Please, you have to stop!
All the suffering...
All of the chaos we've caused on our mission...
That isn't what the Legion Platoon or Zentopia stands for!
We should be using our strength to protect the weak.
Instead of just breaking them down we should be building them
up and showing them the way.
[COCO] What's righteous about slaughtering our flock...?
Don't you see?
It is hypocrisy...
and I simply can't abide it any longer.
[BYRO] Blasphemy... How dare you turn your back
on our doctrine!
[COCO] I'm fully aware of the penalty for betraying
the Legion Platoon. But, I can no longer see
the righteousness at the end of this path, sir!
[BYRO] "Righteousness is like an arrow...
It pierces through all in an unwavering line
to arrive at one thing: truth!"
Are you telling me that teaching has been lost on you?
If the arrow must pierce through the hearts of lost lambs
in order to find what is right, then it's wrong!
And it should be snapped in pieces!
What?!
[COCO] Lord Byro, I still believe we can do good...
but I've realized there's more to me than just doctrine.
After seeing the way these people act--
how they see the world-- I can't help but be filled
with warmth and happiness.
And I'm sure if you opened your heart to them,
you might start to feel the same way that I do.
[BYRO] Coco...
You've been corrupted! You wretched traitor!
Don't do it.
You will not be allowed a tribunal.
The only thing that awaits you... is justice!
Coco!
Goodbye... Princess Lucy... Thanks...
I really wish... you and I could've become friends.
[crash]
[COCO gasps]
[BYRO] You!
[ERZA] The chance to cross swords didn't
present itself before, but at last we meet.
Prepare for battle!
[BYRO] Titania.
Do not speak my name! It disgusts me to hear it
said by someone who would turn on their allies...
You're Despicable!
[NATSU and LUCY] Erza!
[GRAY] We're not in the habit of putting up with
bullies like you, old man!
[HAPPY] Gray! And Juvia!
[HAPPY] Wait... Why's Lyon here?
Come on... Is this old timer really giving you
that much trouble, Charcoal-breath?
[NATSU] Chill, Frostbite...! I'm just playin' around with him
before I kick his butt, so keep yours outta this!
[LUCY] Everyone made it... and they found
the other clock pieces!
[NATSU] Even Gajeel's here!
[HAPPY] Carla's group hit pay dirt, too!
And with our piece... we've almost got the whole set!
[ERZA] As you can see... we've obtained all five clock pieces,
save one.
Hand over what you stole from Lucy
and we'll leave in peace.
I'll only ask once.
Then you'll have to take it from me... Titania.
[ERZA] You're outnumbered, Byro.
We'll take them alright, and seal them.
Now... be smart.
It's over... Surrender it!
[BYRO] I'm afraid I can't do that.
The Infinity Clock was originally Zentopian property.
Destiny demands that we watch over it.
What?
Is that true?!
Well... To be honest, I'm not so sure.
[clock piece resonates]
[BYRO] You guild rats have become too involved in this...
You've glimpsed into a darkness that the world
should never know... Because of that,
I cannot allow you to leave here alive.
[ERZA] Enough! Prepare yourself!
No, don't attack! Magic won't work!
What the heck are you doing?!
Such fools...
What happened?! Did he just block all of them?!
Even with our numbers?!
Magic attacks don't work on him!
This'll be interesting.
I think you mean 'annoying'.
Right...? Now I'm just a lame ol' average talking cat!
[BYRO] One spell or a thousand; it makes no difference...
In my presence, wizards cease to be wizards entirely.
[HAPPY] What about cats?
There's still one option left.
If we can't use magic, we'll use our fists.
How arrogant. I've been trained to fight
barehanded against fifty opponents at once,
you won't even warm me up.
Well, well... Sounds like Octo-geezer's
fired up, too!
Please stay focused. He's a very proficient fighter.
Sounds like a challenge.
[clock piece resonates]
[ding]
[LUCY] Huh?
[LUCY] Dad?
[BOOK GIRL] Don't...
[BOOK GIRL] I told you... don't do it...
[BOOK GIRL] Time has ticked... And now Chaos has come.
[LUCY] No... This is the beginning of the end?
[crazed laugh]
No... What horrible power!
[MICHELLE] Big Sis! Look...! The clock!
[LUCY] I see it... But, what's happening?!
[deep, resonating clock ticks]
[PILGRIM A] What's that sound?! It feels like
it's inside me!
[PILGRIM B] My head's splitting!
[PILGRIM C] Someone! Help us! Please!
[PILGRIM D] Archbishop!
[PRIEST H] There are Pilgrims out there!
[PRIEST I] They're suffering!
[PRIEST J] We can't open the gates yet!
[PRIEST I, knocking] What do we do?!
[PRIEST J] How should I know?!
I can hear it... Everlasting midnight has come...!
At last! [cackles]
[screams, chaos from the other side of the door]
[PRIEST K, knocking] Archbishop, please!
Those mindless fools... Swarming like insects.
[deep, resonating clock ticks]
[NATSU] My ears are bleeding!
[HAPPY] That's some alarm clock.
[ERZA] The tomb is collapsing!
It can't be... Why now?
This ain't the time to space out!
Let's scram!
That smell... But how...? Keep your guard up!
We're in real hot water now.
[deep, resonating clock ticks]
♪
[HAPPY] Oh no! I think the Infinity Clock
has started ticking... and is that the Oración Seis?!
[NATSU] Sure looks like 'em... but where's the blocky face guy?
[HAPPY] You mean the one who always goes, "Oh yeah!"
[NATSU] Yeah, that's him! Wow, that was a really
bad impersonation, 'lil buddy.
[HAPPY] Whatever, I sound just like him! "Oh yeah!"
[NATSU] Uh huh... Don't quit your day-job.
[HAPPY and NATSU] Next time: Enter the Neo-Oración Seis!
[HAPPY] Happy rules, "Oh yeah!" Natsu drools, "Oh yeah!"
[NATSU] Okay, you're right. You totally sound like him.
[HAPPY] Aw, c'mon! You're giving up already?!