"Return to Fairy Tail"
Drake hadn't expected his departure to come so quickly.
He'd planned to leave after the Seven Star Sword Festival, but his plans were completely disrupted.
Drake had to admire Tsukuyomi Bakuya's skill; he'd managed to convince Alliance headquarters to exclude Drake from the Seven Star Sword Festival.
Drake was from Shinryuu Temple, aligned with the opposing Alliance. The Alliance, wanting to prove itself, needed to use its own people to defeat Akatsuki Academy.
Moreover, the Alliance was more wary of the opposing Alliance than Akatsuki Academy.
The Alliance, through Kurono Shinguuji, asked Drake to compete according to their instructions at the Seven Star Sword Festival!
Drake refused to be a puppet; he wouldn't participate in a rigged match; he withdrew from the Seven Star Sword Festival.
Tsukuyomi Bakuya and the Alliance accepted this; Drake decided to leave immediately.
He told Stella, who was training hard, about his abilities and experiences.
Stella was stronger than Drake imagined; although she was initially disappointed, she quickly recovered.
She told Drake she'd become stronger before his return.
Drake believed her resolve; she would do it; he would return.
…
It wasn't his first time traveling; Drake was experienced.
Traveling through countless worlds, he approached the world with the familiar aura.
Passing through the outer layer, Drake saw a vast land.
Upon entering, he used Fire Dragon's Wing magic to stop his descent and hover.
He remembered activating world magic while passing through the Eclipse Gate, which led him to other worlds.
He needed to determine his location and time.
If he remembered correctly, the other side of the Eclipse Gate was July 7th, X777; hopefully, he wasn't too far off.
Drake surveyed the area, determined his direction, and flew towards a town.
Outside the town, he retracted his wings and walked in.
He learned the answer to his most pressing question.
It was X784; he wasn't too far off. The original plot started this year.
This was Oshibana, an ordinary town in Fiore Kingdom.
Drake's priority was finding Natsu; he'd be at the Fairy Tail guild in Magnolia.
There was convenient rail transport; there was a direct train to Magnolia.
But Drake refused; he couldn't endure the train journey. He didn't have the money for a train ticket!
He went to the station not to take a train, but to fly to Magnolia from there.
But when he arrived, he saw a crowd; he sensed a familiar magic aura.
The aura was similar to his, about 80% the same.
"What a coincidence!" No one else in this world would have the same aura; Natsu was at the station.
He didn't need to go to Fairy Tail; he'd meet Natsu here. Drake couldn't wait to see if his foolish younger brother had grown.
Drake went towards the station entrance.
A uniformed guard tried to stop him.
"Young man, don't go near; there's a Dark Guild causing trouble!"
But Drake passed him instantly.
"Thanks for your concern, but I'm strong!"
The guard didn't say anything; he sensed Drake's strength.
Drake entered the station, seeing many employees on the ground. The Dark Guild had done this!
In this land, mages were managed by the Magic Council. Besides registered guilds, there were Dark Guilds that disobeyed the Council or were stripped of their status.
The biggest difference was their missions; they did "dirty" work the Council didn't allow.
Fairy Tail caused more destruction than most Dark Guilds combined, yet wasn't considered a Dark Guild; they did legitimate work and didn't openly break the Council's rules.
The damage was about the same.
Dealing with Dark Guilds was a job for official guilds; Natsu was likely here for work.
Drake entered the station hall; he didn't see Natsu; he saw a crowd around two girls and a blue cat.
Drake attracted everyone's attention.
One girl had crimson hair; the other had golden hair tied up. The crimson-haired girl wore knight armor.
She said, "Young man, leave; a fight's about to start!"
The golden-haired girl looked exactly like Anna, who'd taught Drake basic magic; she had Celestial Spirit keys.
"It's dangerous to stay!"
The blue cat stood on two legs, carrying a small bag.
It spoke. "Aye! We'll get blown away by Erza! But it's strange; I thought Natsu returned!"
Drake recognized them.
Erza Scarlet, Fairy Tail's strongest female mage, Fairy Queen. Lucy Heartfilia, this world's protagonist, Anna's descendant, who inherited Celestial Spirit magic.
The cat was Happy, a transcendent being raised by Natsu.
Drake waved his hand. "I'm looking for someone; where's Natsu?"
Lucy said, "Huh? Do you know Natsu?"
Happy scratched its head. "Aye! Never heard of you."
Erza frowned; she was cautious; she didn't know if he was friend or foe.
Drake stepped forward. "It's not a good time to talk; they're enemies! May I help?"
Erza sensed no malice; she relaxed slightly.
"They're from the Iron Forest Dark Guild; we're grateful for your help!"
Drake moved his fists. "Understood; leave it to me!"
Erza materialized a magic sword. "This is our job; we can't leave it to you!"
Drake said, "I don't know what you did, but your magic is low; rest; these guys are nothing!"
Lucy realized. "Erza used a lot of magic to get here; are you alright?"
Erza shook her head. "I can manage!"
Drake approached the weak mages.
"Surrender, and I'll let you go!"
They were enraged.
"Kid, what are you saying?"
"Arrogant! Who do you think we are?"
"Damn it! Kill him!"
"Even if you beg, we won't let you go."
…
Drake dug his ears; weaklings were the same everywhere.
"Then I won't hold back!"
Flames erupted from Drake; his scarf fluttered.
The cat and girls were stunned; his back was like someone they knew.
"So fast!" Erza saw him vanish.
Drake appeared among the Iron Forest mages.
"Fire Dragon's Wing Attack!"
Flames extended from Drake's arms; he knocked the mages away.
"That's…?!" Lucy gasped.
Happy, who knew Natsu best, said, "Aye! It's like Natsu's Dragon Slayer magic, but stronger!"
"Damn brat!"
The Iron Forest mages charged.
Drake used Fire Dragon's Hook Claw, kicking the fastest bald mage; he knocked others away.
He blocked their weapons; flames melted the mace and katana.
They crashed into Drake; he grabbed their heads and slammed them to the ground.
"Care to dance?" Drake mimicked a certain dance king.
"Use long-range magic!"
Someone shouted; they attacked Drake with magic.
"Fire Dragon's Blazing Flame!"
Drake's flames burned their magic; he blasted the remaining mages away!
BOOM!
A large hole appeared in the station; half the roof was gone.
"Aye! Even his recklessness is like Natsu!" Happy said; Lucy nodded.
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