Chapter 184: Bankai.

Chapter 184: Bankai.

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[Adam C. POV.]

The wind rustled my hair as I set foot on the shores of Tenrou Island, my hands firmly gripping the unconscious forms of Ultear and Merody.

I had decided to save them, not because they would eventually turn into good people, if the anime was anything to go by anymore, but because I owe Ur one.

She was family.

Even if she wasn't around anymore.

Gildarts' presence reached the area, his eyes wide with a mixture of shock, confusion, and relief, his brows furrowed deeply, "Son? What the hell happened? Why did you leave the island so abruptly, unleashing such power? What's going on? Is this about our talk in the ship?"

I took a moment to catch my breath, gently laying the two defeated women on the ground. "In a way," I began, smiling under my breath, "As for why I left the island without telling anyone? Well, long story short. Grimoire Heart. They were approaching the island, and I couldn't risk them reaching here, reaching Fairy Tail. So, I killed them."

Gildarts' eyes widened even further, his expression shifting to one of shock. "You...killed them? All of them?" he asked, his voice laced with disbelief.

I nodded. "All of them," I confirmed, taking a deep breath. "Most of them, at least, not sure if any of them survived the fall."

Gildarts looked thoughtful, nodding slowly. "Your heart's in the right place, son. But remember, it's not your duty alone to protect this guild. We are family, and we face challenges together."

I smiled. "I know. I promise, next time, I won't be so reckless."

A blatant lie.

Gildarts placed a hand on my shoulder, his eyes still filled with worry. "We both know that was a lie. But for now, let's focus on getting these two to safety and figuring out our next steps."

I shook my head. "You take them."

I died.

And came back to life.

Fairy Tail... They were more than just a guild to me. They were family.

Gildarts.

Cana.

Laxus.

Gramps.

Had I done enough? Had I left a mark?

Were they ready to live without me?

What am I thinking, of course they were. They would mourn me, but they would push forward, because that's what a Fairy Tail mage does.

I chuckled.

The choices I made, the people I met, the lives I touched, and the ones who touched mine... I may have regrets, but in the grand scheme of things, I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Life has a funny way of teaching us lessons. Every challenge, every adversary was a stepping stone, shaping me, making me who I am today. I remember the fear, the doubt, but also the hope and the unwavering belief that things would get better. And they did.

This power... It may be tearing me apart, but it also gave me so much.

It gave me a purpose, a direction, a reason to push forward. It might be the reason for my impending end, but it's also the reason I would leave my loved ones in a safer place.

I wish I had more time. Not to say goodbye, but to let them know they made my life worth living.

I don't think I'll get enough time to do that.

"Are you ready, girl?" I muttered, glancing at my Zanpakuto, who remained silent in my grip. "I know you don't want me to die. But I would rather go out on my own terms, than die sick in a bed."

As if answering my words, the breeze brought with it a sudden, all-encompassing chill, and the world seemed to grow a shade darker. There was an unmistakable aura of power that emanated from the horizon.

Acnologia.

The Black Dragon of the Apocalypse. The being who once stood as a dragon slayer but lost himself to the very power he wielded, turning him into the most formidable dragon in the world.

"Well, time to fight," I said, tightening my grip on my Zanpakuto as I brought it forward. "Bankai: Muryokusho."