There's no stoppin' us!
We've just started to rock your world!
Fairy Tail will be number one again!
[CROWD cheers]
[MATO] This changes everything.
I'll have to put a little more thought into my plans.
Here's the battle line-up, Boss.
I got a feeling you'll find it very interesting.
[ALEXEI] Yes, this one in particular.
It would appear that there are some true
connoisseurs among the event management.
It's about time we got started.
Raven Tail's true objective is almost within reach.
[CHAPATI] We're halfway through day three
of the Grand Magic Games,
so let's take a look at the teams' current standings!
[CHAPATI] In first place is the Raven Tail guild!
[cheering]
[ALEXEI] At long last, the time has come.
Let's go. We've got work to do.
[ALL chuckle]
[CHAPATI] Holding on to second place is Lamia Scale!
[CROWD cheers]
[CHAPATI] Dropping down to third place is the Sabertooth guild!
[CROWD cheers]
[CHAPATI] In fourth place, it's the ladies of Mermaid Heel!
[CROWD cheers]
Next we have the group who jumped up two spots
to tie for fourth place, let's hear it for Fairy Tail Team A!
[CROWD cheering]
Aw, yeah!
And we're gonna keep climbing the ranks,
just you watch!
Aye, Sir!
[CHAPATI] In sixth place is Fairy Tail Team B!
[CROWD cheers]
[GAJEEL] We can't let our guild mates outdo us, guys.
[CHAPATI] And here are the rest of the teams!
Wow, They don't even announce your name
when you're in seventh place?
Oh, what an insulting parfum!
Good! If we've gotta stick with "Quatro Puppy"
then I'm glad he ain't announcin' our guild's name!
[HAPPY] Laxus versus Alexei!
[CHAPATI] Let's do away with the pleasantries and shake up that
scoreboard with some one-on-one battles!
[CROWD cheers]
Looking forward to it! Should be exciting.
Indeed.
[CHAPATI] First up, the kitten with major claws,
Mermaid Heel's Millianna.
[CHAPATI] Against Quattro Puppy's towering giant, Semus!
Y'know we've got this one in the bag, 'cause we're...
[ALL] Wild!
[CHAPATI] Let's get this match started!
[SEMUS] First strike, certain victory!
Wild Spin!
[CHAPATI] Look at that speed! I never would've pegged him
as the fast and furious type!
[MILLIANNA] Hm. Guess I'll just have to tie you up.
Bad Kitty Restraint Tube!
Ahhh!
It just bounced off!
[BETH, LISLIE, and ARAÑA] Millianna, no!
That's it!
That's what ya get for messin' with us, we're...
[YEAGER and NOVALI] Wild!
Ain't no way you can beat us, kitty!
[MILLIANNA grunts] I'm just gettin' started!
[SEMUS] Wild!
Eat this! Kitten Blast!
[SEMUS] All your attack did was make me
spin even faster! Take this!
[MILLIANNA screams]
Alright, give her a good thrashin'!
We're gonna win this round because we're...
[ALL] Wild!
Oh, wow! Do you think Millianna can beat him?
She's not givin' up but she's taken major damage.
I'm worried.
She's going to be fine.
It won't be that easy to defeat a warrior like Millianna.
Come on! Fight!
Stay strong, 'kay?
There is someone out there who Millianna needs to defeat.
And until she does that, she will not lose.
[MILLIANNA] I'd be a bad kitty if I lost
to a weakling like you.
And It would mean I joined Mermaid Heel for nothing!
It's time to finish you off!
[SEMUS] Wild Spin, Double Speed!
[CHAPATI] He kicks it into high gear,
but will it be enough to finish the match?
I'll put ya in a Bad Kitty Restraint Tube!
[SEMUS] I'll rip that thing to shreds!
Well, Good luck 'cause I'm not lettin' go!
Ah!
[SEMUS] I'm down but still wild.
[MILLIANNA] Meow.
Man, there ain't nothin' wild about losin'.
[ALL] Aw...
I'm feelin' pretty pumped up!
[CHAPATI] Millianna's treating the arena like her own
personal cat box, and she's got something big to bury!
[cheering]
[MILLIANNA] Meow!
[YAJIMA] That was one of the best battles
I've seen in a while!
[LAHAR] There are so many varieties of magic that
have been used in the games so far. It's quite fascinating.
She's come a long way. I'm proud of her.
Her score on the Magic Power Finder was enough
to convince me that she's strong,
but she's downright scary with those tubes.
Yeah, no kidding. Real scary.
Gotta admit, even I had a hard time against her
back in the day.
I have never stopped hating Jellal.
Okay, moving on to the second match of the battle segment.
[CHAPATI] Let's hear it for the "minstrel who sings
to the red moon," Sabertooth's Rufus Lore!
[FEMALE CROWD cheers]
[CHAPATI] He'll be facing off against Blue Pegasus'
"Holy Night," Eve Tilm!
[CROWD cheers]
Go, Eve! May you have the parfum of victory!
You can beat this clown!
You've got this man! Yeah!
[CHAPATI] Rufus spanked the little guy on day one.
But will he get his comeuppance today?
Snow Magic, Blow White Fury!
[RUFUS] What you struck was merely a memory of me.
Hm?
[EVE] I got a taste of your techniques
during the Hidden game.
And I've got 'em all memorized now!
Oh really, is that so? Well...
Man.
[EVE] Master Ichiya? What the heck are you doin' here?
Seems you've been fooled by your own memory.
[EVE] Ahhh!
[ICHIYA] Man.
Don't tell me this is somewhere deep in his memory!
Yeah, no kidding. You've got some explaining to do, sir!
Please believe me when I say that I have absolutely
no memory of this scandalous perfum, man!
[RUFUS] Night of Shooting Stars!
Oh! Eve has taken a direct hit from Rufus!
[CHAPATI] Well, I'll be!
Turns out it was just a copy made of snow!
Now that is an impressive perfum!
All right! Score!
Show him how we do it!
If I'm not mistaken, Eve used to work for the Council,
didn't he?
[LAHAR] That's right. It was many years ago,
but he started off as a Custody Enforcement Rune Knight,
much like myself.
[LAHAR] Even back then it was obvious
he possessed incredible talent.
But it appears his magic skills have grown
since joining the Blue Pegasus guild.
[EVE] White Blizzard!
You know that's pointless.
Yeah right, that's what you think!
My White Blizzard may not look like much
but it's gonna help me win by finding the real you!
Right there! Go get 'im White Fang!
[RUFUS] I've already memorized that spell.
I'll counter it with Memory Make.
That's it!
Maker magic. But I've never heard of it before.
[ULTEAR] He uses magic that can give form to memories?
Impossible.
Long-forgotten magic. It's an ancient spell.
I'm not quite sure what you mean, First Master,
are you trying to say there's more to it than meets the eye?
[CHAPATI] Great googly-moogly! What's happening down there?
[YAJIMA] It looks like this fight is starting to warm up.
[LAHAR] I'm sensing an incredible surge in magic power.
♪
Karma of the Scorching Earth!
Ahhh!
[bell dinging]
[CHAPATI] And that's the match, folks!
[cheering and screaming]
[CHAPATI] And it looks like this "Holy Night" is over.
Eve is gonna feel that in the morning.
[CHAPATI] That nets another win for Sabertooth's Rufus!
The man is on fire!
[CROWD cheering]
[BOTH] Ha-ha!
[GRAY] So he uses Maker magic, too.
I guess that means it's up to me to defeat him.
Can't believe that little punk lost the match. Damn.
But it's okay, 'cause he put up a good fight.
Hey Meister. Our team's rank has fallen significantly.
What'll we do?
Rest easy, my lads, like the languid parfum
of a fragrant flower.
We have a secret weapon that is certain
to lead us to victory!
Yes, we have a secret weapon.
It's so important that I had to mention it to you twice.
[REN and HIBIKI] Very informative, Sir.
I'm happy for the help but I really wish I knew
who was inside the bunny suit.
It's kinda weird that he's refusing to tell us.
Hold up. Do you think it's someone who's not in our guild?
Sometimes you gotta bend the rules to get what you want.
[MATO] And now, it's time for the third match of the day!
[CHAPATI] Bringing the lightning is Fairy Tail B's Laxus Dreyar.
[CROWD cheering]
[CHAPATI] Going up against the mysterious man
in the metal mask, Raven Tail's Alexei.
Kick his butt!
Of course it's someone from Ivan's guild.
Good luck! You can do it, Laxus!
I got no doubt that we're gonna win this one.
It is Laxus, after all.
Yes, but still, I've got a really bad feeling about this.
♪
Last time we saw these two guilds go head to head,
the outcome was pretty brutal for Fairy Tail.
Mhmmm.
'Scuse me, Lahar. Did you happen to bring any
of your men here with you?
Yes, sir. A few. As per regulations.
I want you to keep a close eye on Raven Tail, okay?
If you see anything suspicious, lemme know
and I'll have them stop the match.
Right.
Warren.
I'm on it sir!
[WARREN] This is HQ! Do you read me, Bisca?
[BISCA] Yeah but what's with the lame "HQ" stuff?
No activity from Master Ivan yet. Over.
Roger that! Now let's hear from team
Thunder Legion and Lisanna. You see Anything?
[LISANNA] Team Thunder Legion and Lisanna reporting.
We haven't spotted any unusual activity from Raven Tail.
They might've been able to trick us on day one;
not this time!
Let it be known that if you dare to dishonor Laxus,
the Thunder Legion will pounce.
You scoundrels will be lucky if you make it out alive.
Hey Master, Ever has been whining about
wanting to be by Elfman's side.
So would ya give her permission? Over!
I have not, you liar!
Ivan, my children and I won't put up with
any more of your trickery.
[chuckles]
What's so funny, First Master? Tell me.
Oh, nothing! Sorry, I'm just happy.
The guild is ready to do whatever it takes
to keep their friends safe.
It's nice. Even though they're focused on their task,
they still manage to have a little fun.
Eh!
[giggles]
It's wonderful!
[MAVIS] This is precisely the guild I set out to create!
Please, promise me that it'll stay like this.
[MAVIS] Don't forget this is how the guild
was meant to be, Third Master.
Oh, sorry. You're the Sixth Master now, aren't you?
[MAKAROV] Hm. Thank you! That's music to my ears!
But one thing, I'm the Seventh Master.
[MACAO] No, you're the sixth!
[WAKABA] Get it together, Gramps!
[CHAPATI] Competitors, step forward!
[CHAPATI] Let the battle begin!
[cheering]
[LAXUS] A mysterious member of my old man's guild.
Nice mask. Wanna tell me who you really are?
[LAXUS] Ah!
[gasps]
[grunts]
[ALL gasp]
[LAXUS] Who is this guy?
[LAXUS groans]
Aaahhh!
Oh, no!
You gotta be kiddin' me!
I can't believe he's losing.
He makes beating Laxus look easy!
Yeah. That Alexei guy is scary!
That masked freak! Who in the hell is he?
Is this for real? He's losing?
Incredible! Alexei strikes with a fierce uppercut to the jaw!
He's left Laxus completely powerless!
[BOTH] Hm...
[LAXUS] Care to explain what's goin' on here?
[ALEXEI] A type of illusory magic.
It's the only way we could have a private conversation.
Those around us cannot see or hear us,
even though we're standing right in front of them.
They're watching an illusion of the two of us fighting.
[ALEXEI] Incredibly convincing, isn't it?
Not a single person has noticed.
They're too busy watching you struggle
to stand your ground in a losing fight.
[MAKAROV] I never thought Laxus would be at such a disadvantage!
Well, Bisca?
There's been no movement from Ivan!
[WARREN] Lisanna, you guys see anything?
Nothing new to report. They're just standing there!
Come on! Fight Back!
I know that you've still got some fight left in you!
Yeah, listen to 'im!
Don't give up! You can still take him, Laxus!
[ALEXEI] It must be nice to know your guild mates
hold you in such high regard.
I'm sure they're absolutely heartbroken.
Watching you fall to your enemy like this.
Throw down some lightning!
[ALL gasp]
I don't get it. This plan of yours
doesn't make any sense at all.
[ALEXEI] No?
What's the point in beating me with an illusion?
I mean, can you call that a win?
[ALEXEI] Obviously, victory in this match
is not our ultimate goal.
The purpose of the illusion is to distract those around us.
[LAXUS] Huh?
[ALEXEI] And if I control the illusion,
I control the outcome of the match as well.
Control it? How so?
[NATSU, WENDY, GRAY, and LUCY] Laxus!
Show him what you can do!
Stay strong!
[LAXUS struggling]
[grunts]
Whoa! It looks as though Laxus
is back in the game, ladies and gentlemen!
[grunting]
--[ALL cheering] --[MAKAROV] Aw, yeah!
That's the spirit, Laxus m'boy!
Yes! There ya go!
Now that's what I'm talkin' about!
Well, he's finally back in action.
Seems that way.
[LAXUS yells]
--[WARREN] Hm-hrmmm! --[MAKAROV] Yeah!
That oughta do it!
After all that, we had no reason to worry. Right?
Yep!
[WARREN] Thanks for the help, Bisca!
Sure thing.
[WARREN] Lisanna, you and the Thunder Legion rocked too!
Glad they didn't try anything.
To think that I was honestly worried about him
losing for a second there! Silly me!
[LAXUS] Ahhhh--uh!
--[ALL gasp] --[MAKAROV] What the--?
No, Laxus!
[CHAPATI] And just like that, the tables have turned again!
Laxus better step it up or he'll be dead meat!
Get up, man!
What in the hell is goin' on here?
So that's your idea of controlling the match.
Y'think I care?
[ALEXEI] The point is, I can arrange for you to win
this match depending on how our negotiations fare.
[LAXUS] Ain't no way I'm fallin' for that.
I don't really give a crap about your stupid illusion.
But I can't wait to get my hands on the real you
so I can defeat ya here and now!
[FLARE] That's not going to happen.
[chuckles]
Reality can be pretty harsh sometimes.
[ALEXEI] Your power is impressive,
but not even the strongest of wizards
could defeat all of Raven Tail at once.
[BLACKSNAKE chuckles]
[ALEXEI] There's one more thing to consider.
[IVAN] I'm sure you're aware of just how powerful I am.
Aren't you, my boy?
Y'know, I had a feeling you were behind that mask.
My deadbeat dad.
[IVAN] Makarov would rather die than reveal the secret.
[grunting]
On the other hand, you're a different story.
[IVAN] Surely I can depend on my son.
Now, tell me where to find the Lumen Histoire.
Sorry, never heard of it.
Don't try to play dumb with me.
[LAXUS] I'm not.
If Makarov was to tell anyone
it would be his beloved grandson.
Guess not 'cause I don't know what you're talkin' about.
He must have told you something about it!
Nope, but even if the old, geezer had,
it's not like I would ever tell you.
[IVAN] Come now. I'm offering you the opportunity
to emerge victorious from what is otherwise
an utterly hopeless situation.
[IVAN] If you dare to refuse my terms...
your illusory form won't be the only one
getting a thrashing.
You think you can scare me?
Better think again, old man.
[LAXUS] It's no wonder the old geezer gave up on you.
Come at me. All of you.
If you're an enemy of Fairy Tail's master,
then that makes you my enemy, too.
[IVAN] I think it's about time for your father
to teach you an important lesson.
The guild standing before you was created for one reason.
To take down Fairy Tail once and for all.
[FLARE and NALPUDDING chuckle]
[OBRA and BLACKSNAKE chuckle]
[RAVEN TAIL chucikles]
[NATSU] I wish I knew what was goin' on with Laxus.
[HAPPY] What if those Raven Tail jerks are up to
their old tricks again?
[NATSU] I doubt that. Everybody's watching 'em.
[HAPPY] Maybe he's just havin' a bad day
and it's throwin' him off.
[NATSU] Like he ate too much last night
and now he's feelin' sick?
[HAPPY] Or he drank too much!
[NATSU] Yeah! Wait, I bet it's a personal problem!
He's prob'ly lonely 'cause he doesn't have that many friends.
[HAPPY and NATSU] Next time: "Wendy versus Shelia!"
[HAPPY] Nah, I know what's buggin' him.
[NATSU] Oh, yeah? What?
[HAPPY] The poor guy's gotta be worn out...
from dealin' with your stupidity!
[laughs]