--[stomach growls]
--[NATSU groans]
Feed me. This is life or death.
I'd eat you if I
had the strength.
[MIRAJANE] Huh? Did you guys'
last job not pay very well?
Seemed like lots of money,
till we spent it.
Hey, I have a plan!
Let's nab that book
Lucy's writin' and sell it!
[LUCY]
Hm?
That's brilliant!
It's gotta be worth
at least one meal!
[LUCY] Oh, no you don't!
What did you just say?
Talk.
Do not make me ask you again!
[NATSU, HAPPY]
We're hungry?
What about the other part?
You know, where you
rob me of my masterpiece
so you can pawn it off
for fish and chips!
Take a deep breath,
let's not bite their heads off.
[LUCY growls]
Long time no see!
Why don't'cha buy us lunch
so we can catch up?
Forget it. I can barely
afford to feed myself.
But if you're as hungry
as you say you are,
then stop begging for
a handout and get a job!
There's a whole board
of 'em right there!
[NATSU]
Are there now?
[LUCY]
Oh. Well, uh...
There's one, at least.
Why don't you take it?
Actually, it's
because they can't.
Why can't they?
Don't ask me why, but...
It specifically asks for Laxus.
This job does expressly
ask for Laxus.
[LAXUS grunts]
[MAKAROV]
I told you.
Why would I say so
if it weren't true?
I guess the master
called him over?
So what's the deal, Laxus?
What kinda job did ya get?
None of your business.
[NATSU]
Aw, c'mon!
Don't let the lightning
control you, boy.
What, like how liquor
controls you, old man?
[door creaks]
Cheeky punk.
I should've spanked him
more when he was young.
Seriously though, what's
the deal with that job?
It's from a city
that's been plagued
by lightning for weeks.
A plague of lightning?
Sounds like a heavy metal band.
[HAPPY]
Lightning Man.
[MAKAROV] The job comes from
the courier town of Volwatt.
It's been barraged by
lightning on a daily basis.
Well, they've certainly
got no shortage
of lightning rods.
The place is a
friggin' ghost town.
[FRIED] I'm sure the two
observations are related.
There's so much static.
It's doin' wonders
for your hair.
ya look like you're goin' super.
[BIXLOW laughs]
Yours is even worse.
Like you can comment
on anybody's appearance.
Heads up.
Okay, yeah. That didn't
look natural at all!
All those lightning rods
seemed a bit like overkill,
but now I understand.
Laxus, wait.
Where are you going?
I've got a client
to meet up with.
[LAXUS gasps]
Laxus!
That's brutal!
[EVERGREEN gasps]
[neck popping]
Lightning should never
last this long.
For real though, this has gotta
stop sometime, doesn't it?
If the lightning doesn't run out
of juice, then Laxus will.
We've gotta help him!
My Leprechaun spell
should to the trick.
[yells]
[yelps, groans]
Imagine trying to
live your daily life
in these conditions.
It'd be impossible.
[LAXUS sighs]
This is gettin' tedious.
Lightning Dragon Roar!
[CROWD gasping]
Mission accomplished?
Those clouds'll be
back soon for sure.
We need to find a
more permanent fix.
There's just as much
static as before.
Which suggests that
the storm's not
the source of the problem,
but a symptom. Quite the enigma.
I'll say.
[CROWD murmuring]
Holy... They're everywhere!
[CROWD cheering, murmuring]
[BOY A] Whoa! You're
Laxus from Fairy Tail!
I watched you fight Jura
in the Grand Magic Games.
You beat a Wizard Saint!
It's a pleasure to see what
such an accomplished wizard
as yourself can do.
This is the first
time we've had
a clear sky around here
in over a month!
You have this whole
town's gratitude.
Actually I saw you fight in the
Grand Magic Games as well!
I'm just a little
bit star-struck.
[WOMAN B]
Um. Excuse me!
D'you think that I
could shake your hand?
[LAXUS]
Uh...
Ooh, and then me!
All I have is lipstick,
but could you
please sign my arm?
Listen. I'm not--
[MAN B] Wow! He blasted those
clouds right outta the sky!
Huh?
[WOMAN E]
And he's a solid ten to boot!
[WOMAN F]
S-Class wizards are so cool!
Please, sir!
Shake my hand, too!
Oh, me too!
[CROWD squealing, shouting]
It would seem that
he's a bit overwhelmed.
Wish the babes were
tryin' to shake my hand!
Do I look like
I'm having fun?
No need to hide it.
You're enjoying every
last bit of this.
[LAXUS]
Hmph.
[WOMEN gasp]
Wow. That sultry glare!
He really does
have a powerful gaze.
And things'll start
gettin' a lot better
now that he's here.
[BOY A]
Shake my hand! Please!
Sorry, kid. As a personal rule,
I only use my hands
for fighting.
[CROWD gasping, murmuring]
[BOY A]
Wow. He's so cool!
I'm a solid ten, am I?
Whaddaya know...
[EVERGREEN chuckles]
[LAXUS grunts]
Huh?
[SEEVER]
Why, hello there!
It's a pleasure to make
your acquaintance.
[OLD MAN A]
Ah, there goes the mayor.
That's him?
So, you must be
our client, then.
It's good to finally meet you.
Let me introduce Mr. D. Seever,
the mayor of our
fine town of Volwatt.
Hi! Hi!
My name is G. Rifter,
and I serve the town
as the mayor's secretary
And, by the way,
to answer your question, yes,
we're the men who hired you.
One of the better calls
we've made, I think.
We saw you.
We saw it all. Yes!
You're simply amazing!
First time I've seen a lightning
man with such wattage!
We liked what we saw. Yes!
And we'd love to see more!
[CROWD murmuring]
Well done, Mayor Seever.
Yet again, our town has
been saved from disaster
by your sound judgment
and watchful eyes!
Our citizens may return to their
prosperous lives without fear
of being struck down
by bolts of lightning!
Isn't that great?
Such wonderful news!
[GROUP]
Um...
Although we're very grateful,
there's more to discuss.
If we might have the honor
of a private audience.
Well, the mayoral
palace is nothing
compared to your guild-hall,
but I think it should suffice.
We're quite keen to tell you
what we know of this phenomenon.
And to hear what you
might have to say of it.
[LAXUS]
Fine.
[RIFTER]
People of Volwatt!
One last round of applause
for the Thunder Legion!
The saviors of our town!
[EVERGREEN, BIXLOW chuckle]
What a fabulous bunch.
This "Lightning plague." Exactly
when did it first strike?
[RIFTER, SEEVER]
Hm...
The lightning came
when you did.
You screwed this town, Laxus!
[GROUP gasps]
You do recall your
last visit, don't you?
It was around a week before
the Grand Magic Games
were scheduled to
begin in Crocus.
[gasps]
[sighs] Still haven't
had enough to drink.
[SWORD MAN A]
Look, an old fart.
Huh? What did you just
say to me, pipsqueak?
Take in the scene,
ya old drunk.
Talkin' smack when
you're surrounded
by armed thugs in the night?
Someone's goin' senile.
Oh? You must be
talkin' about my dad.
He's near as dumb as you brats.
The fact you kids've got
three chest hairs between ya
doesn't make me old.
Now, run on home to your
mommies why don't 'cha.
[SWORD MAN A]
Nuh-uh.
We can't let'cha pass
until you pay the toll.
We're takin' your jewel
one way or another,
so ask yourself:
do ya wanna end up broke,
or broke and bleeding?
[sighs] Why do I bother?
Listen. This is the last
time I'm gonna say it.
Get out of my way.
[gasps]
You wanna die?
Fine, have it your way!
[SWORD MAN A groans]
Bad move, dude!
Broke and bleeding
it is, then!
Get ready.
I told you nimrods to
go home to your mommies.
[MEN]
Shut up, old man!
[LAXUS grunts]
This is bad.
That guy's a wizard!
Why didn't he tell us
that before we mugged him?
That was your last warning.
[grunts]
That emblem!
This guy is a
member of Fairy Tail!
[MEN]
Aw, crap!
We made a terrible
mistake, Mr. Wizard!
We didn't realize that
you could put up a fight!
Please, ignore my colleague
and take this.
[AXE MAN A]
A small token of apology.
You tryin' to buy me off
with a wad of stolen cash?
[HAMMER MAN A]
Uh. No, sir! Well, maybe? Look--
[LAXUS]
Get out of my sight, you scum!
[MEN yell]
So, this is where I was.
Where you were for what?
I passed through here
after some job.
Yeah. It's all comin'
back to me now.
And this place has
been thunderstorm city
ever since then, huh?
You're darn right
about that! Moron!
Is it just me, or does the
mayor seem way different?
He's showing his true colors.
[RIFTER]
Volwatt prospered once.
Half the mail out of Crocus
came through here.
But after you left the wrath of
a lightning god in your wake.
Couriers avoided this town.
Business grinded to a halt
and people's livelihoods
were ruined,
because of your
reckless abuse of power!
And do you have any
proof for that claim?
Enough. Just tell me what
you want me to do about it.
Hmph.
I want you to
clean up your mess.
And nothing else? Really?
[SEEVER] I ask only
that you finish the job
you were hired for.
Figured the knowledge that
you caused this chaos
in the first place might
put some spring in your step.
The people see you as a hero,
but they don't realize you
savaged our entire economy
in order to win
a back-alley brawl.
Have you ever heard the phrase
"higher the climb,
harder the fall?"
Think of how opinions
would change when they learn
the true root of their troubles.
Think of your
guild's reputation.
Can it take the hit?
That mayor guy
really chaps my hide.
If what we saw up there
was his true self...
He must have something planned.
Why do you say that?
Because he's a lying fink.
I'm not sayin' you're wrong,
but I'm not convinced.
Well, small surprise
you couldn't see it.
But something's definitely
off with that man.
Why blackmail us into the work
we'd just signed up for?
He must've had a reason.
Are you coming?
Think I just realized what
the old man was gettin' at.
What are you talking about?
Don't let the lightning
control you, boy.
Like how the liquor
controls you?
Guess you were right.
I let the lightning
and the liquor control me
and now I'm payin' for it.
[thunder rumbles]
The storm clouds are back.
Better move fast.
Will you dispel them
in the way you did before?
No more quick fixes.
I started this and
I'm gonna end it.
that's the least I can
do for this town.
Right behind you.
Whatever it takes, we'll do it!
We're with you all the way.
As always, the Thunder Legion
is at your beck and call, Laxus.
[LAXUS] Hey, guys. Sorry for
draggin' ya into this.
You've dragged us into worse.
Huh?
[FRIED]
Something wrong?
[LAXUS] The town. It doesn't
just have an electric charge.
It's building one.
It almost feels like it's
draining the lightning
right out of my body.
Then we've only one option.
We're gonna have
to snoop around.
But what's our objective?
The mayor, or the lightning?
I'm thinkin' both.
[RIFTER] Everything's going
according to plan, sir.
[SEEVER]
Mm!
You've outdone yourself
with this one, Mr. Rifter.
You flatter me, Mr. Mayor,
but I'm nowhere near your level.
Blasting your town apart in
order to extort compensation
from Fairy Tail was
a stroke of brilliance.
When you put it like that,
it sounds almost sinister.
Look.
That wizard did leave
behind some static,
and without it, our
little lightning plague
would'nt've been possible.
Well played.
The beauty of our plan is
that whatever catastrophe
comes of this,
the world will know that
it was caused by Fairy Tail.
So, how much should I ask for
when the reparation talks begin?
Huh. Let me think on that.
These buildings were designed
by a famous architect,
so , , each?
But, one can't put
a price on heritage,
so you could
demand twice that.
[SEEVER] Clever scoundrel!
You're in a league of your own!
[RIFTER] As humble
as you are devious, sir.
The lightning's everywhere now.
Even in the ground!
Yeah.
What are those things?
Aw, crap!
Those are lightning elementals.
They're what? Laxus!
[grunts]
[LAXUS grunting]
Be careful, buddy!
You're chargin' up too fast!
It's gonna be tough to handle!
I don't got a choice here!
If can't hold it in,
I'll blast the whole town
and you with it!
It looks like we're surrounded.
We've gotta thin their numbers.
There are too many
for Laxus to absorb!
Fairy Machine g*n: Leprechaun!
Nope. Didn't help.
Just shreddin' 'em
won't do the trick.
We've gotta destroy
'em completely!
Baryon... Formation!
Oh yeah!
Well, if that's all it takes...
Then I'll try a
Fairy b*mb: Gremlin!
They're coming up
from the ground.
--Well, that's strange.
--[thuds]
Laxus!
Don't worry, I'm fine.
Look by that statue.
Why? Those metal
grilles beneath it.
[FRIED] Electricity's
seeping through them.
On top of that, this looks
a lot like the place
where I zapped those punks.
You two go on ahead!
We'll make sure
nothin' follows you!
Right!
Do you see that light up there?
What the hell--?
That sphere's filled
with my electricity.
How can you be certain?
[LAXUS]
Every wielder of electric magic
has a unique wavelength.
Sorta like a fingerprint.
This must be the
electricity I blasted
into the ground that night.
[FRIED] So, it's been drawing
in static and lightning
ever since and
that's making it grow?
I didn't even know
that was possible.
[LAXUS] It happened,
so I guess it happens.
But how could it grow so
much in so little time?
Doesn't matter.
I've gotta stop it.
Do you have a plan?
If I hit it with
everything I've got,
it should cancel out.
[FRIED] That's far too risky.
You're already in pain as it is.
[LAXUS]
We're out of opinions.
I don't like the mayor,
but that sphere down there
proves he was right.
I created this thing. And it's
up to me to put it down.
Stop. It's too much,
even for you!
Never mind me. I'll be fine!
There's gonna be a
big bang down here
and I need you to contain it!
[LAXUS grunting, yelling]
Dragon Slayer Secret Art!
Roaring Thunder!
Laxus!
[EVERGREEN, BIXLOW gasp]
They pulled it off!
'Course they did!
[EVERGREEN]
What's that?
[BIXLOW] I've been possessing
one of the mayor's statues.
What's the news, kitty?
Didja hear anything juicy?
[LAXUS grunts]
[panting]
[FRIED] That was amazing.
All of that power...
And you're still alive.
The expl*si*n.
So nothing was destroyed?
I managed to hold
the blast in this room.
Just had to place a protective
enchantment on the walls.
You're quick on your
feet as always.
Well, shorthand enchantments
always were my specialty.
[clatters]
[LAXUS, FRIED]
Hm?
A lacrima.
That explains it.
Your electricity didn't accrue
all that power on its own.
This lacrima must've
been amplifying it.
But how did it get here?
Doesn't seem like an accident.
Agreed, chances are that
someone deliberately
planted it here.
But who and for what reason?
[EVERGREEN]
We figured it out!
[FRIED, LAXUS]
Hm?
Evergreen was right
about the mayor!
He set this whole mess
up and framed you!
[LAXUS growls]
[SEEVER]
Huh...
--[screams] It burns! It burns!
--[RIFTER] Oh my goodness!
--So badly! help!
--Mr. Mayor, please!
No. My poor palace.
What is this?
I... I've no idea.
Mr. Mayor!
Look, sir, over there!
What now?
[rumbling]
[RIFTER]
Another lightning storm!
Right. But why isn't the
lacrima drawing it away?
--[SEEVER screaming]
--Have you been injured, sir?
[SEEVER]
You did this!
[RIFTER yelps]
Mr. Mayor, are you--?
How awkward!
[SEEVER, RIFTER scream]
[SEEVER, RIFTER scream]
I'm scared, Grandpa!
No, run away!
[LAXUS] Huh. So you
are good for something.
[SEEVER, GRANDAUGHTER]
Huh?
When I found out what
you'd done to your town.
I figured you were
selfish, human waste.
Make things right with
your people, Mr. Mayor,
or I'll be back.
You gotta be kiddin' me.
That's when you're supposed
to beat the tar out him.
How else will he learn?
I know it's tough to grasp,
but mercy is a good thing.
Plus the guy's
granddaughter was watching.
Don't ya think that'd
be a little awkward?
So. You did end up
gettin' paid, right?
[BIXLOW, EVERGREEN, FRIED]
Uh...
[LUCY]
I'll take that as a no.
Well, you know.
We wouldn't have wanted
that crooked mayor's
dirty money anyway.
And besides, the citizens
sent us off with a parade.
What more could
we have asked for?
Yeah. We have the
people's gratitude.
That's our pay.
[HAPPY laughs]
They totally stiffed you guys!
[BIXLOW] They paid us
in honors and praise!
But they were short on cash.
It happened, so I
guess it happens.
[LAXUS]
Hmph.
We're going to need
a veritable fortune
to rebuild this ruin, sir.
[SEEVER] Well then why are
you just standing there?
Something tells me
that we can get
a pretty penny
out of Blue Pegasus.
Shall we try it again?
Is the king a punkin'?
[BOTH chuckle]
Let's play, Grandpa!
[SEEVER]
Anything for you, cutie-pie!
What would you like
to play? You name it!
[NATSU]
Hey, Happy.
[HAPPY]
Wah! Oh, Natsu. It's just you.
[NATSU]
You seem kinda jumpy, dude.
[HAPPY]
Well, of course I am!
It's terrible, Natsu.
All of Magnolia, it's been--
[NATSU]
It's been what? What happened?
[HAPPY whimpers]
I can't say it!
Just thinkin' about it
gives me shivers.
[NATSU] Quit hypin' it
up and spit it out!
[HAPPY] Okay. It's kinda like--
right behind you!
[NATSU screams]
[NATSU, HAPPY] Next Time:
"Fairy Tail of the Dead Men."
[NATSU] This is horrible.
What kinda monster are you?
07x225 - Lightning Man
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Lucy runs away from home to become a magician in the magical land of Fairy Tail; on her way there she meets all sorts of curious companions like a dragon and a flying blue cat.
Lucy runs away from home to become a magician in the magical land of Fairy Tail; on her way there she meets all sorts of curious companions like a dragon and a flying blue cat.