"(F/n)."

You groggily looked up. You had nearly fallen asleep on the cement block that the guards called a bed, so it was quite irritating for someone to interrupt the process, until you realized who it was.

There stood Wendy with a smile. "We're gonna get you out, okay? Just hang on."

You were still a bit dazed but nodded your head. Looking past her, you saw Natsu, Happy, Pantherlily, Carla, and Mirajane standing in front of Lucy and Yukino's cell. Natsu seemed to be melting the bars. Soon enough he came to do the same for yours as well as melting the cuffs (making sure to not burn you).

You all came together in Lucy and Yukino's cell, discussing plans... until the floor below opened and you all fell down until coming to what seemed to be a cave.

"Welcome to the Palace of Perdition," a mysterious voice echoed in the cave. "You fell right into my trap. Look around you. This is the Palace of Perdition, the city of death. It's the final taste of freedom for criminals. However, not a single person has ever escaped from it," a translucent blue screen started to appear, "May you wither and rot there, thieves," and it was Princess Hisui. Your eyebrows furrowed, as this seemed extremely out of character of her. But, alas, you had bigger fish to fry.

The group started to walk around aimlessly, trying to find any trace of getting out. Suddenly, the ground started to shake as rubble began to fall from the ceiling. Carla and Pantherlily decided to explore ahead and found an opening to which you guys went to. It was a narrow pathway.

Now, you were no Jura, but you knew some Earth magic so you decided to use it to make a wider opening. You guys went through, and came across an injured man.

"That's Arcadios. He's the Squadron Chief and Cherry Blossom Holy Knight."

"Run..." the injured man managed out.

"Pop..." you all turned around, only to see a large man hold his fist up, "Sploosh!" His fist came down and you all jumped out of the way. The ground started to melt away. This was Acid Magic.

"Haul! Haul! Haul! Huge Haul!" You looked over as an odd looking man attacked Wendy, changing the ground beneath her feet. This was Terrain Effect Magic.

Then, plants began to come from the ground, and one opened to reveal a pink-haired woman with plant-like clothing.

Papers began to fly around, focusing on a particular spot before dispersing to reveal another woman who was wearing a kimono and had long black hair.

Arcadios started to explain who they were, before a man in a cloak and a mask interrupted. They were the Hungry Wolf Knights, a group of mighty executioners.

They sent forth the two women first, and Wendy and Natsu decided to take them on. After a rather drawn out battle, the two dragon slayers started to have the upper hand. The person who seemed to be the leader then sent forth the other two men, Uosuke and Neppo.

You decided to sit this one out, just as the leader did. He seemed to be calculated. If he's the leader, he's likely the strongest, and it seems as though he's waiting for his prey to become weaker.

Everyone started to get separated in the midst of their battles, so you decided to hide and watch the leader. He ended up straying off as well so you followed, keeping in mind of where you were in relation to the others. When you decided he walked far enough, you used meteor to quickly catch up. You aimed a kick at his side, but he caught your leg.

His eyes glared into yours. "I was wondering when you'd show yourself."

"Miss me, Kama?" You finally realized who it was by the voice. You remembered when he had been just a regular knight nine years ago.

He held your leg tighter and threw you, but you got up quickly. He took out his weapons and merged them, imbuing them with his magic and targeting you. His magic was Double Scythes, and it allowed him to use a homing technique where the blades would constantly target you.

Constantly dodging the blades, you were able to get close enough to use your combat magic. You sent a punch his way to which he nimbly dodged, but you then kicked him with magic imbued in your leg. He was sent crashing against the cave wall. After a moment of nothing, you sensed the weapon coming faster than before. You quickly moved out of the way only for it to cut off the tips of your hair. He stepped out of the rubble, seeming frustrated. He sent the weapon after you again but you once again dodged, and came after him swiftly. You both exchanged blow after blow before you focused a lot of magic in your fist and punched him, sending him crashing wall through wall. Coincidentally, you ended up creating an opening between you and your comrades as well.

You all gathered together around the fallen enemies. Natsu threatened Kama, telling him to reveal the exit in which he did.

You all went the way that he told you of, and happened upon a large door that opened to show a figure in a cloak... Lucy.

She said that she had come through the Eclipse Gate, before fainting.

Natsu picked her up and you guys continued on your way. You ended up stopping to rest in what seemed to be a sort of dining room area in the castle.

"Future Lucy" ended up waking up and explaining why she came to them. She said that after escaping, the army had caught them, and they had stayed in custody until something bad happened. Thousands of dragons would come through the gate and bring death to the people of Fiore. She didn't have a plan, but said that Jellal was devising one.

She ended up being right, because soon enough an army came after you guys. Natsu, however, easily made his way through them. And eventually, you all joined in as the soldiers were persistent. And, of course, the Hungry Wolf Knights came back. But you guys pushed through, as always.

...until darkness consumed the army and a figure slowly walked forwards.

3rd POV

The man sent up a white light that exploded into a firework, before dispersing to show the Sabertooth emblem.

"Here I am! Come get me, Fairy Tail!"

The five Fairy Tail members gathered together, beaten, bloody, and bruised.

"This is a sight to behold," Sting mused. "You're all wizards that I used to look up to seven years ago."

"Save the chit-chat," Gajeel glared, "This is the final battle."

"We'll fight you one-on-one. Pick someone," Gray added.

"You can fight me all at once. With your injuries, one-on-one would be boring."

"You really shouldn't underestimate Fairy Tail," Juvia stepped up.

"Nothing of the sort. I'm actually paying you respect. That's why I'm going to destroy you all together!" The white dragon slayer grinned, "I've been waiting for this moment! I'm going to show Lector and (F/n) how strong I am! Losing Lector has awakened a new strength in me, so I will beat you all!"

"Very well," Erza stated, "If you're that determined, then we'll battle you, Sting!"

"Now that's what I'm talking about!" Sting smirked. A white circle formed around him and shot upwards. "Prepare to witness my awakened power!" He laughed before looking up in utter shock at the determined faces of the five fairies. Sting hesitated.

The circle dispersed as the blond started to sweat. He clenched his fist and looked down. He can't be doing this, not now of all times. His feelings made him stronger... so why was he hesitating? He took a step forward, before dropping to his knees.

"I surrender."

Sting was angry at himself for his weakne-

"Erzy!" Milliana ran up with Lector in her arms.

Sting's eyes widened in disbelief. He tripped over his own feet as he ran to the exceed, picking him up in his arms. The duo hugged each other with tears in their eyes.

Lector was okay.