It would appear that we all may have somewhat
underestimated the power of your manly spirit.
Your tenacity and uncanny ability to withstand
even the harshest of beatings is unrivaled in our guild.
This was an important victory.
And you've given us the momentum to keep winning.
I don't know if I've ever heard such
high praise from Erza before.
Well the big guy definitely earned it, I'll say.
You were totally on fire out there today, man!
Thanks guys.
But I'm startin' to feel like I'm at
my own funeral or somethin'.
[LISANNA] I don't know why anyone's surprised.
Takin' a beating's always been your strong suit.
Sorry bro, but that's a pretty lame strong suit.
[ELFMAN] Shut up Natsu, you're the exact same way!
I think what you did out there
today was super impressive, Elfman.
[ELFMAN] I really do appreciate all the kind words, guys.
But Wendy's gonna have to tag back in.
[WENDY] Right!
Now this is all very nice, but you mustn't lose focus.
Get back to the games.
You have to study your opponents if you want to beat them.
We definitely wanna beat 'em!
See ya later.
Hey Elfman.
I'm sorry, but I kinda wanna go and watch with them.
I would if I were you.
Mirajane's gonna be up next.
Go out there and cheer extra loud for me.
You need to get some rest.
We'll hang out here for a while
and make sure everything is cool.
I can set up an enchantment to keep out any intruders.
The Thunder Legion will be looking out for you.
Thanks, and sorry.
[EVERGREEN] It's fine.
But you might want to rethink your strategy next time.
You should try to get some sleep for now.
I'm sure Evergreen will cuddle you if ya want!
Go on!
[EVERGREEN AND ELFMAN] Hey, cut it out!
♪
[NATSU] We've gotta do something
about those jerks in Raven Tail.
They can't just get away with this.
[ERZA] It's as if they're trying to take us out, one by one.
[CARLA] Actually.
I'm not entirely convinced that's true.
Wait, what are you talking about?
[ERAZA] How can you say that
after everything that's happened?
The bandits from earlier told Natsu that they were
hired by Raven Tail to kidnap Lucy for some reason.
But their plan ultimately ended in failure.
Not only did they choose the wrong target,
but Natsu easily stopped them.
What's so strange about that?
We don't know what they were going to do
with Lucy if they had caught her, either.
I don't wanna know!
The method they used raises a red flag.
They have a wizard that can instantly drain magic power.
That's the one who attacked Wendy and I
before the games even began.
Yes, you're right.
And Master Makarov believes it was this same wizard who
nullified Lucy's magic power from
the sidelines during her battle with Flare.
If Raven Tail has a wizard
who possesses that kind of skill.
One would think that they would
choose to involve him in the abduction.
Maybe they just thought that it'd be too suspicious.
If they sent one of their guys out right
before the battle, people might notice it.
[LISANNA] The organizers want everyone close by,
since they don't announce who's fighting 'til
right before the match.
I think you're giving them too much credit.
I don't know if they're that concerned with how
they do things, as long as somebody gets hurt in the end.
Well...
No matter what.
If they're targeting us in and outside the
arena we must remain on guard at all times.
No one should go anywhere by themselves.
[CARLA THINKS] What troubles me the most about this is
the fact that it was Lucy they were going after.
[HAPPY] Mirajane vs. Jenny!
[CHAPATI] It's a lovely day here at the games,
and it's about get even lovelier!
Welcome to the battle of the beauties,
which pits Fairy Tail B's Mirajane Strauss.
Against Blue Pegasus' blonde bombshell, Jenny Realite!
[LISANNA] Hey, we're back!
You're just in time.
So how's your brother holding up?
[LISANNA] He's been a lot better, but he'll pull through.
Let's hope your sister's match is a little bit easier.
[CANA] Jenny's got a lotta crowd support.
I hear she used to be number one on
Sorcerer Weekly's "hottest girls in magic" list.
Guys go a little nuts over her.
[LISANNA] Rumor has it she idolized Mira.
So much that she actually modeled her career after hers.
It's weird because now she's technically older than Mirajane.
Since none of you aged in the last seven years.
[PANTHERLILY] Oh, it seems that someone's feeling better.
[HAPPY] Carla! You're back!
Wendy's fully recovered as well.
So, apparently those of us who aren't competing have
to stay over here during the matches?
Oh! I was so worried about you!
Knock it off.
You'll make me miss the next battle.
[CARLA THINKS] I can't keep worrying about
what I saw in my dream.
Right now, I need to support my guild and cheer them on!
Come on Mirajane!
Fight with everything you've got!
What's going on here?
You're not gonna like it.
Get a hold of yourself, Master.
Do you like what you see?
[crowd goes wild]
[JENNY] Ooh.
[crowd goes wild]
[NATSU AND GRAY] What kinda battle is this?
I don't know.
Huh?
It's weird.
I mean, I know they both used to be pinup models and all.
But this is a place for wizards to show
off their skills, not prance around in teeny bikinis.
Disgraceful.
Hey, boys.
Hi!
[WENDY] They're not gonna expect me
to do this kind of nasty stuff are they?
[LUCY] I'm pretty sure this is a special
arrangement for the two of them.
At least I hope so.
It's only the second day, and we're already
having to dip into our reserve members?
Yeah, kinda sucks.
But Ichiya's in bad shape.
Competing in that Chariot race
earlier really took it outta the old guy.
[JENNY] You've definitely still got it.
Thank you.
It feels nice to be doing this again!
I've gotta admit I was actually a little surprised
that you agreed do to a pose-off with me.
[MIRAJANE] I don't really like slugging
it out with people, so this is better.
[MIRAJANE] I much prefer taking a more
peaceful approach if it's possible.
[CHAPATI] Two bodacious babes who are
both masters of transformation magic?
This is truly the stuff that dreams are made of!
Somebody pinch me!
Again I'm joined by a real ladies'
man himself, Mr. Yajima!
And our cool guest, Jason, has shot
dozens of centerfolds for Sorcerer Weekly!
I'm really feeling like a young man today!
This has gotta be the coolest thing I've ever done!
I can't wait to see what they'll change into next!
[LISLIE] Not so fast!
You don't expect us to just let these
bubble-headed bimbos hog all the attention?
[ARAÑA] We have strong and beautiful chicas as well!
[ALL] Team Mermaid Heel is
the ultimate in girl power!
[BETH] This is embarrassin'.
Well I definitely did not see this one coming!
Mermaid Heel has joined the party!
Even Lislie's ditched the junk in the trunk
and brought the va-va-voom!
[SHERRY] Hold it!
All these girls are missing the most important thing!
What good is skanking around in your little
swimsuits if you don't have the love to back it up!
If you want love, then you gotta give love!
And we're both bustin' at the seams with it!
And now the cute cousins from the Lamia scale
guild have thrown their bodies into the arena!
Wow.
That takes guts, I guess.
Why are you ladies just watching from the sidelines?
What do you mean by that?
Do you think we should go down there?
Are we supposed to just always have a swimsuit handy?
No silly! But you never know what
might happen, so you should be ready for anything!
I have one for all of you!
[MAKAROV] Pay close attention boys.
This is why we must never, but never question
the infinite wisdom of our first master.
Yeah, she really seems to know
how to have a good time, that's for sure.
You shouldn't just stand here
like a bunch of party poopers!
Let's all go down there together!
For real?
There's no reason that we should stand idly by
while all our competitors are taking the spotlight.
[LUCY AND WENDY] Huh?
[JUVIA] Since my body is made of water. I can fill out
a bathing suit better than any of these other girls.
[GAJEEL] Oh. You're gonna do it too?
A woman must do whatever
she can to fight for her true love!
Well good luck with that.
This situation has gotten
pretty out of hand wouldn't you say?
Oh yeah, but it's all in good fun,
and the fans are totally eating it up.
If you wanted a heaping helping of fan service.
Then ladies and gentlemen, Domus Flau is most
definitely the place you'd wanna find yourself today!
And unless we want an actual riot on our hands,
we have no choice but to let this madness continue.
This is amazing. Oh man!
The Sorcerer Weekly cover story!
I'll call it the Big Battle of the Busty Bathing Bombshells!
It's so hot and cool!
[CHAPATI] But remember folks.
this is still a strictly one-on-one affair so
Mirajane and Jenny will be the only ones scoring!
Then why in the heck are we
all down here demeaning ourselves?
[MAVIS] Come on!
Lighten up, this is a nice break from fighting.
Don't take this the wrong way, but I just don't really
understand why a ghost would be so into this!
Well, it makes total sense coming from the
person who started this crazy guild in the first place.
Ya know?
Is there a reason you're standing so close?
As the rightful queen of the fairies,
I simply can't be upstaged.
Wardrobe change! School swimsuits!
This is starting to get a little too creepy for me!
Wendy doesn't seem to be that out of place in hers.
I feel out of place!
And now... Bikinis and thigh highs!
That's weird.
It covers more skin, but it's more embarrassing.
Who likes girls in glasses?
This is pretty much the look I roll with every day.
[CHAPATI] Cat ears!
I feel absolutely ridiculous in these.
[CHAPATI] Bondage gear!
Sometimes love has to hurt a bit.
You're scaring me!
So "Titania!", Have you accepted your place beneath me yet?
[ERZA] You dare speak to me?
[EVERGREEN] Sorry, ma'am!
Do you suppose they're gonna make us
go down there and do this in the next round?
Nah...
No way in hell.
How about a blushing bride challenge?
So ladies, grab a lucky guy and squeeze
into some wedding dresses!
I appreciate the help, master.
Thank you!
I will do whatever it takes to secure a win for my guild.
Well you're not such a bad match, are you?
Who knows, we might be a whole
lot more compatible than you think.
Not so fast there, buddy!
Levy is never gonna marry you!
[JET] Ya think she wants you instead?
How come you're not pairing up with anybody?
[GAJEEL] This is stupid.
I'm just gonna take a nap instead.
[ROMEO] Why are you guys hiding?
[MACAO] Uh. I ain't makin' that mistake again.
[WAKABA] And I'm afraid my wife will see me.
[HAPPY] How about you let me be
your partner for this one, Carla?
[CARLA] Well, I suppose it makes sense,
since we're both Exceeds.
My darling.
You and I are meant to be together.
[JUVIA] Sorry.
But my heart belongs to another.
[GRAY] Hands off!
[JUVIA] Oh Gray!
She's not in your guild!
When the heck are you gonna get
that through your stupid spiky head!
[JUVIA] How bold! Let's cuddle!
[SHERRY] I'm glad we can finally show the world our love!
[REN] You're bein' way too clingy.
And it's making me fall for you even more.
So who's with me?
Hi!
Hey.
I've got a question for you.
Will you marry me?
[LISANNA] Hey! Natsu!
[NATSU] Wow. You look really nice.
[LISANNA] So do you.
Wait! What the heck?
Remember when we were kids.
We used to play husband and wife.
[NATSU] Why did you do that?
[LUCY] Whoops, sorry!
[NATSU] Get off, you're crushing me!
Now that the wedding is over,
let's get back to another swimsuit round!
[OHBA] Stop! This is an outrage!
I can't take any more of this!
[CHAPATI] What is this?
You foolish young people! Let Ohba teach you a lesson!
So pay close attention and learn
what it means to be a real woman!
[CHAPATI] And with that crash course in reality.
The mood in the arena has been brought down to Earthland.
Party's over folks.
The other teams on the field have begun to clear out.
[JASON] Cool. Down.
The circus is gone, and it's just you and me again.
Aw, that's too bad. It was fun while it lasted.
[CHAPATI] We need to wrap this thing up, so let's move
on to the final round of this exhilarating match!
[JENNY] Yes!
Sorry, Mirajane. But no matter what the judges want us to do,
I have an air-tight strategy for victory.
It all comes down to this!
And I'm not gonna lose!
Why don't we make things more
interesting and have our own bet.
After all, everybody else is doing it.
I'm game, so what do you have in mind?
The loser will pose for Sorcerer Weekly
wearing absolutely nothing but her birthday suit.
That's crazy.
Sorry.
But I'm a little conflicted.
Who do I cheer for?
Don't know. It's hard.
[MIRAJANE] You're on.
[CROWD] Wha?
Unbelievable!
This might just be a bet where everybody is a winner!
[JENNY THINKS] She took the bait!
Mirajane has been the apple of the public's eye
for a long time now, so she may have
more fans in the crowd than I do.
[JENNY] But those judges up there are
the ones handing out the scores.
[JENNY] So I did a little digging to find
out what really turns them on.
And it seems like they're into younger girls.
Which is perfect for me!
Mira may have been around before I was, but she hasn't
aged in seven years, so now she's actually the younger one.
[JENNY] And as an added bonus a hot model coming
out of retirement, looking exactly the same, and finally
getting naked will sell a ton of magazines for Sorcerer Weekly.
It's obvious who they'll choose.
[CHAPATI] Now. Our final theme will be.
Combat Gear!
[JENNY] So sorry for being naughty,
but there is no way I'm gonna lose this one.
It's just too perfect!
You really think you can handle my combat form?
Yeah, I'm not too worried about it.
And since we're making a bet like everybody before us has.
[MIRAJANE] Why don't we continue another trend,
and finish out this round with a
battle of strength like they all did, too.
[JENNY] Uh.
What in the heck is that?
It's one of Mirajane's She-Devil forms.
It is known as Sitri.
Her ultimate Satan Soul.
[MIRAJANE] I agreed to the terms that you set.
So I'd appreciate it if you would be a
good sport and agree to mine.
Wait, are you serious?
[MIRAJANE] Yes.
[CHAPATI] And like that, this beauty battle becomes a brawl!
[YAJIMA] I suppose this is more keeping with tradition.
[JASON] What a cute brute!
So cool!
[CHAPATI] And Mirajane takes the big W!
Yay!
Way to go, Mira!
I'm okay with it!
Definitely a win-win!
am so ready for next week's issue!
And that's how we do things in the Fairy Tail guild!
But wasn't this supposed to be a beauty contest?
Most of it was, anyway.
And no one ever said they couldn't fight.
Mirajane just found a way to bend the rules.
That seems to happen quite a bit with this guild.
You said it, Wendy.
Sorry 'bout that.
But if this will make you feel any better.
I'll buy an issue when it comes out.
[CHAPATI] That bold move nets another
ten points for Fairy Tail B!
Didn't know she had it in her.
Yeah, she's brutal.
That's why you always wanna stay on her good side.
Understood.
Wow, that was amazing. Nicely done!
Thanks you guys, but that whole experience
was more than a little embarrassing.
[GAJEEL] Yeah?
Well, I bet that last part felt pretty damn good.
And now we're sitting at twelve points.
Which ties us up with Natsu's team.
[MIRAJANE] Is there something wrong, Mystogan?
[JELLAL] No.
Give him a break, isn't he supposed
to be the strong and silent type?
[MIRAJANE] Yeah, you're right!
[JELLAL THINKS] The second day is about to come to a close.
But there're still no answers.
[DARTON] Colonel Arcadios!
[ARCADIOS] Defense Minister Darton, can I be of service?
[DARTON] You have got some explaining to do!
[ARCADIOS] Whatever do you mean?
Don't play dumb!
I want you to tell me why the hell
you're trying to get your hands
on a celestial wizard right now!
Don't you think you're jumping the gun?
We need to have a trial run to
ensure everything is in order.
[DARTON] But now is not the time!
We are not ready for that!
[ARCADIOS] With all due respect sir,
I think you should keep your voice down.
And truth be told, it has been ready for some time.
[DARTON] You kept this from me?
[ARCADIOS] Don't be offended, I kept it from
everyone in order to shore up funding.
But once we are able to secure a celestial wizard,
the Eclipse project will, in fact, be fully operational.
[DARTON] That's ridiculous!
Do you expect me to believe you've completed
a project of this magnitude in seven years?
Whether you believe it or not,
the project is moving on to Phase 4, Plan B.
Which means I will be obtaining
a celestial wizard if I have to do it myself.
[ARCADIOS] I am aware of your position on the matter.
Your opposition to Eclipse has been well documented.
But at this point in time there is no turning back.
Are you some kind of monster?
I can become one. If it is necessary.
[ARCADIOS] I will do whatever is required
to serve my king and country.
[ARCADIOS] What lies beyond this door
will change the world forever.
If the key to open it is the
life of a young girl, then so be it.
[CHAPATI] After an exciting day, the final match of
day two of the Grand Magic Games
is about to take place!
[CHAPATI] This one will test the skills
of Mermaid Heel's Kagura Mikazuchi.
Against Sabertooth's Yukino Aguria!
Once more we're treated to
two lovely ladies going head to head!
Who do you think is gonna win this one?
Are you really that big of an idiot?
Obviously, Yukino is gonna wipe the floor with this chick!
Then let's cheer her on!
We really gotta score some points on this one,
since somebody screwed the pooch on the Chariot game.
[YUKINO] I know.
But Sting is not to blame for that.
The fact that the game involved vehicles was unfortunate.
We can't change that now.
I just hope you know what you gotta do.
We're counting on you.
Yes.
I will not tarnish the name Sabertooth.
And I will achieve victory without fail.
Do your best out there, Kagura!
Go and fetch us a win!
Sabertooth isn't the top ranked guild
for nothin' so it's gonna be tough.
She would never let us down.
[KAGURA] Do not fear.
I see the path that my sword must travel.
Something tells me that this won't be another beauty contest.
[CHAPATI] Well, personally, if they want
another one, then I am all for it!
Come on you guys, these chicks are way
too cool for something that cheesy!
What's gonna happen?
Pay close attention.
Sabertooth is the guild to beat this year.
You're right.
[CHAPATI] Kagura has made quite a name for herself.
Not only is she considered the strongest member
of Team Mermaid Heel, she also was recently
named the top female wizard by Sorcerer Weekly.
[CHAPATI] On the other hand,
not much is known about her opponent, Yukino.
However, the simple fact that she has been
chosen to represent the mighty Sabertooth in the games,
would lead us to believe that
she will be a force to be reckoned with!
[CHAPATI] The gong has been struck!
Let the battle begin!
It is an honor to cross swords with you.
For me as well.
[YUKINO] So, shall we do as the others
before us and make a wager?
[KAGURA] Silly bets do not interest me.
Is it because you are afraid of losing?
[KAGURA] You're mistaken if you believe that.
I fear no such thing.
But when I enter into an agreement
I guarantee it will be enacted without fail.
[KAGURA] Therefore, I never gamble for entertainment.
Nor do I.
So let's raise the stakes.
Let's wager, our lives.
♪
[HAPPY] It looks like we've got
another girl-fight on our hands.
[NATSU] Ya think they'll bust out the swimsuits?
[HAPPY] The audience would probably love that,
but I really don't think that's gonna happen.
[NATSU] They're not the beauty queen types.
[HAPPY] Yeah, they're super serious.
I get the feeling they're both pretty into fighting.
[NATSU] So not so much fan service next time, huh?
[HAPPY AND NATSU] Next Time: Kagura vs. Yukino!
They said they're gonna bet their lives,
do you think they'll go through with it if one of them loses?
[NATSU] Nah, they'll probably just get nekkid!
[HAPPY] Why would you even think that?