09x324 - When the Fire Dies
Posted: 04/30/23 18:16
[MAVIS panting]
I can't move.
It seems I've
lost this fight.
I never foresaw this outcome.
[ZEREF] Natsu is a force to be
reckoned with... but so naive.
It's still impossible
for me to die.
And, as always, I expect to be
fully healed any moment now.
Zeref.
[MAVIS]
Because of what you've done,
people I care deeply
about suffered unjustly.
Your actions can
never be forgiven.
[MAVIS] As Fairy Tail's
founding guild master,
and one who values
bonds over blood...
[MAVIS] ...I want to rid this
world of you right this instant.
My death at your hands
would honestly be a comfort.
Alas, it's hopeless.
[MAVIS] It's okay. You
can finally rest in peace.
Mavis, I... I can't.
Back then... I missed the mark,
because I didn't
have faith in you.
What are you talking about?
[MAVIS] You loved me
with all your heart,
and because of the
Curse of Contradiction,
the love you felt took my life.
However, my curse,
which we assumed was
the same as yours...
...didn't have the same result,
and somehow you lived.
[MAVIS] It must be because,
in the depths of my heart,
I didn't have full faith in you.
The love I felt simply
wasn't strong enough.
[ZEREF]
You needn't blame yourself.
All my life, I've never
truly been loved.
[ZEREF] When I thought
about our time together,
I realized that it wasn't
love you felt for me--
it was compassion.
Not true! I felt conflicted,
not compassionate!
[MAVIS]
If I hadn't met you,
I wouldn't have
learned to use magic.
Without your guidance,
I wouldn't have been
able to save Magnolia.
[MAVIS] You're the reason
for all of this.
In a way, you're why
Fairy Tail was born!
I held such deep admiration
for you, but still...
[MAVIS] You were also
a bringer of death.
I suffered this fate
because of you.
You hurt my friends...
you preyed on me...
...and you tried to
destroy Fairy Tail.
[MAVIS] I despised you,
and yet... loved you.
I knew I was the only one
who really understood
your loneliness.
I felt so much empathy for you.
This conflict made it
impossible to think clearly.
To plan my way forward.
If I truly loved you...
then it would have k*lled you.
If I cared for you from
the bottom of my heart,
then surely your life would end.
[MAVIS] And so, that became
the key to my plan.
[ZEREF]
Mavis.
[MAVIS]
But the truth is...
...that deep down, I don't
really want you to die!
I want us to be
together, forever!
[MAVIS crying]
[ZEREF] The stronger the
love you feel for someone,
the more effectively the
Curse of Contradiction
works to take their life.
And now I understand.
That being loved... will bring
me the peace I've yearned for.
[wailing]
For that gift, Mavis...
...thank you.
I hate you! I hate
everything about you!
You don't deserve to die!
You deserve to live
and suffer more!
You hurt my friends!
You destroyed our guild hall!
[MAVIS] You k*lled...
You k*lled Makarov.
Die! Die! Die! Die! Die!
I don't love you at
all, you hear me?
Just die already!
I never wanna see your face
again as long as I live!
I don't love you!
I don't love you!
You're the enemy of
everything I stand for!
Everything in the entire world!
I'm begging you...
[MAVIS]
Please...
Just die.
[MAVIS]
Please don't die.
I never thought I
could feel so happy...
...that I could
ever know peace...
...but you've opened
my eyes to many things.
[ZEREF] I wish... I could've
spent more time with you.
And I wish that I'd been able
to make amends with dear Natsu.
[MAVIS] I wish... that
you'd take me with you.
Please, Zeref.
[ZEREF] I can't, Mavis.
You need to live.
You mean it?
You truly feel that way
with all your heart?
[ZEREF gasps]
Oh, no.
This means the curse
will take you, as well.
[MAVIS]
We can go together. Okay?
You and me.
[ZEREF]
It feels so warm.
[MAVIS]
Of course it does.
After all, we're inside
the heart of Fairy Tail.
[ZEREF]
Ah.
I've always wondered
what death is like.
But now my immortality
has been met
with something far stronger.
[MAVIS, ZEREF]
The power of love...
The essence of magic...
[LAXUS]
Huh? What was that?
[MAKAROV groans]
[MAKAROV]
The battle... is it over?
I had such an incredible dream.
[WIZARD A]
Master!
[WIZARD B]
He's alive!
[WIZARDS cheering]
Geezer.
[MAKAROV] A strange dream,
yet so comforting.
I could feel it.
A warm life force flowing
through my body.
[MAKAROV]
I saw a barefoot girl
and a boy dressed
in a black robe.
Their faces filled
with such joy.
[LUCY panting]
[LUCY gasps]
What's happening?
[GRAY]
Something changed.
All the writing
is going back in!
That's all I can do.
I hope it was enough.
I wrote down our memories.
What we've shared with him.
We know... who Natsu truly is.
He's not some demon.
I got ya.
You messed with a demon's book.
You took that risk
because you had to.
Now it's my turn.
I'll use my demon-slaying
powers to clear it out of you.
[HAPPY]
Lucy.
[LUCY gasps]
Are you okay?
I am. Thank you.
Those markings that
were on you are gone.
[GRAY]
Hm?
Hey, look.
[GRAY]
The book's disappearing.
[LUCY]
You think that means...?
It means we beat Zeref.
[HAPPY] But when the book
disappears, Natsu will, too.
[gasps]
Hey, guys!
[HAPPY]
Natsu?
Natsu!
[HAPPY]
It's really you!
Yep!
The w*r's over.
Yeah.
Excellent work, Natsu!
Oh! You're alive!
Don't be gross!
You're gettin' snot all over me!
[HAPPY]
It's not snot, Natsu!
It's emotion juice. It's fine.
[NATSU]
No, it's kinda nasty.
[NATSU chuckles]
[HAPPY]
We won.
We did.
But I think the First
Master passed away.
That's awful.
[NATSU] Ya know, somethin'
tells me we shouldn't be sad.
I just have this feeling,
like things have ended for her
the way that she wanted them to.
I see.
[NATSU]
So...
Let's go to the guild
with smiles on our faces!
Aye!
Yeah!
Right!
[chuckles]
Erza. I didn't think
I'd survive that.
I'm glad you did.
[JELLAL]
But why? I was ready.
[JENNY] It's because... there's
still something you need to do.
What could that be?
You need to keep living.
'Cause Ichiya and Anna
made sure that you would.
So live with meaning.
Make the most of life.
Live with meaning.
[phone ringing]
[ERZA]
Oh.
A portable
communication lacrima?
I forgot I still had it.
Is this Warren?
[WARREN]
I can't believe it works!
I dropped this thing during
all the craziness.
Ah, I'm so glad I found it!
What is your
situation now, Erza?
[ERZA]
I'm with Jellal, and Wendy,
and members of Blue Pegasus.
[WARREN]
Jeez!
This thing is so noisy
I can barely understand
a word you're saying!
I'll try to make this
as clear as I can.
We've sealed Acnologia
inside a time rift.
Huh? He's sealed? In time?
Two of our allies made
the ultimate sacrifice.
[WARREN]
What? I-I didn't get that!
Say it again!
[static]
We lost the signal.
Well, sounds like
we'll have some time
to talk about it later.
[JELLAL] What happened
to Natsu? And Zeref?
Did he say?
[ERZA] We need to return to
Magnolia as soon as possible.
I think Erza said they
sealed up Acnologia.
I need to spread
the news around.
What? They got Acnologia?
[WARREN] Yeah! They sealed
him away somehow.
That's awesome!
So does this mean that all
the fighting is over now?
Ah, no way!
I was lookin' forward to
goin' head to head with him
and givin' him the
beating of his life!
You're all busted up. Get real.
Sounds to me like you
wanna catch a beating!
Shut your mouth, flame brain!
Jeez. I was just sayin' you
need to rest and heal up.
[NATSU gasps]
What is it?
[NATSU]
Gray.
[GRAY]
Hm?
Man, that hurts! Are ya
trying to break my hand?
Sorry about that.
What's the big idea, ya
droopy-eyed naked weirdo?
I oughta melt you down!
You're too trashed to
take a fist bump, spiky?!
Why don't you go
sit on an icicle?
Thank goodness! I'm so glad
they're back to normal.
[HAPPY]
Aye!
[LUCY] You can bicker later,
let's get back to the guild!
[NATSU, GRAY]
Sounds good!
Hey, Natsu. Your arm
is lookin' rough.
Guess I got a
little too fired up.
[NATSU chuckles]
I'll get Wendy to cast one
of her healing spells on me!
The guild hall's right ahead.
[NATSU]
Every time I see that place,
it brings back so many memories.
All the fighting is over.
[LUCY] I can't wait to
get back to normal life.
I've got books I need
to finish reading,
some manuscripts I need
to finish writing--
there's so much to do!
I know.
First thing on my list
is thankin' Juvia.
I wanna relax.
Then it's time for
a new adventure!
Now you're talkin'.
Sounds good to me!
You guys wanna help me
track down Aquarius' key?
[HAPPY]
Aye!
I'll do anything for a fishie!
You know she's not
a fish, Happy!
She's a mermaid.
Hey, that reminds me.
You said there was something
you wanted to do
once this was over.
Aye!
Well, Natsu, should we spill
the beans on what it is?
Natsu?
Natsu. Come on. Where'd ya go?
[GRAY] Look, this isn't
the time for jokes, man!
[LUCY crying]
[LUCY]
Why?
I rewrote it and everything.
So why?!
Please. Come back!
No way!
[LUCY]
Natsu!
[LUCY]
The battle should be over
and peace should be reigning,
but these "shoulds" start
to fall apart really quickly.
And at the moment Natsu
suddenly vanishes into thin air,
an ominous crack opens
up in the sky above.
With negative emotions
and forces of devastation
spilling forth from it,
things are looking hopeless,
and all of humanity is
in danger once more.
Next time: "World Destruction."
The countdown to the
world's end begins.
I can't move.
It seems I've
lost this fight.
I never foresaw this outcome.
[ZEREF] Natsu is a force to be
reckoned with... but so naive.
It's still impossible
for me to die.
And, as always, I expect to be
fully healed any moment now.
Zeref.
[MAVIS]
Because of what you've done,
people I care deeply
about suffered unjustly.
Your actions can
never be forgiven.
[MAVIS] As Fairy Tail's
founding guild master,
and one who values
bonds over blood...
[MAVIS] ...I want to rid this
world of you right this instant.
My death at your hands
would honestly be a comfort.
Alas, it's hopeless.
[MAVIS] It's okay. You
can finally rest in peace.
Mavis, I... I can't.
Back then... I missed the mark,
because I didn't
have faith in you.
What are you talking about?
[MAVIS] You loved me
with all your heart,
and because of the
Curse of Contradiction,
the love you felt took my life.
However, my curse,
which we assumed was
the same as yours...
...didn't have the same result,
and somehow you lived.
[MAVIS] It must be because,
in the depths of my heart,
I didn't have full faith in you.
The love I felt simply
wasn't strong enough.
[ZEREF]
You needn't blame yourself.
All my life, I've never
truly been loved.
[ZEREF] When I thought
about our time together,
I realized that it wasn't
love you felt for me--
it was compassion.
Not true! I felt conflicted,
not compassionate!
[MAVIS]
If I hadn't met you,
I wouldn't have
learned to use magic.
Without your guidance,
I wouldn't have been
able to save Magnolia.
[MAVIS] You're the reason
for all of this.
In a way, you're why
Fairy Tail was born!
I held such deep admiration
for you, but still...
[MAVIS] You were also
a bringer of death.
I suffered this fate
because of you.
You hurt my friends...
you preyed on me...
...and you tried to
destroy Fairy Tail.
[MAVIS] I despised you,
and yet... loved you.
I knew I was the only one
who really understood
your loneliness.
I felt so much empathy for you.
This conflict made it
impossible to think clearly.
To plan my way forward.
If I truly loved you...
then it would have k*lled you.
If I cared for you from
the bottom of my heart,
then surely your life would end.
[MAVIS] And so, that became
the key to my plan.
[ZEREF]
Mavis.
[MAVIS]
But the truth is...
...that deep down, I don't
really want you to die!
I want us to be
together, forever!
[MAVIS crying]
[ZEREF] The stronger the
love you feel for someone,
the more effectively the
Curse of Contradiction
works to take their life.
And now I understand.
That being loved... will bring
me the peace I've yearned for.
[wailing]
For that gift, Mavis...
...thank you.
I hate you! I hate
everything about you!
You don't deserve to die!
You deserve to live
and suffer more!
You hurt my friends!
You destroyed our guild hall!
[MAVIS] You k*lled...
You k*lled Makarov.
Die! Die! Die! Die! Die!
I don't love you at
all, you hear me?
Just die already!
I never wanna see your face
again as long as I live!
I don't love you!
I don't love you!
You're the enemy of
everything I stand for!
Everything in the entire world!
I'm begging you...
[MAVIS]
Please...
Just die.
[MAVIS]
Please don't die.
I never thought I
could feel so happy...
...that I could
ever know peace...
...but you've opened
my eyes to many things.
[ZEREF] I wish... I could've
spent more time with you.
And I wish that I'd been able
to make amends with dear Natsu.
[MAVIS] I wish... that
you'd take me with you.
Please, Zeref.
[ZEREF] I can't, Mavis.
You need to live.
You mean it?
You truly feel that way
with all your heart?
[ZEREF gasps]
Oh, no.
This means the curse
will take you, as well.
[MAVIS]
We can go together. Okay?
You and me.
[ZEREF]
It feels so warm.
[MAVIS]
Of course it does.
After all, we're inside
the heart of Fairy Tail.
[ZEREF]
Ah.
I've always wondered
what death is like.
But now my immortality
has been met
with something far stronger.
[MAVIS, ZEREF]
The power of love...
The essence of magic...
[LAXUS]
Huh? What was that?
[MAKAROV groans]
[MAKAROV]
The battle... is it over?
I had such an incredible dream.
[WIZARD A]
Master!
[WIZARD B]
He's alive!
[WIZARDS cheering]
Geezer.
[MAKAROV] A strange dream,
yet so comforting.
I could feel it.
A warm life force flowing
through my body.
[MAKAROV]
I saw a barefoot girl
and a boy dressed
in a black robe.
Their faces filled
with such joy.
[LUCY panting]
[LUCY gasps]
What's happening?
[GRAY]
Something changed.
All the writing
is going back in!
That's all I can do.
I hope it was enough.
I wrote down our memories.
What we've shared with him.
We know... who Natsu truly is.
He's not some demon.
I got ya.
You messed with a demon's book.
You took that risk
because you had to.
Now it's my turn.
I'll use my demon-slaying
powers to clear it out of you.
[HAPPY]
Lucy.
[LUCY gasps]
Are you okay?
I am. Thank you.
Those markings that
were on you are gone.
[GRAY]
Hm?
Hey, look.
[GRAY]
The book's disappearing.
[LUCY]
You think that means...?
It means we beat Zeref.
[HAPPY] But when the book
disappears, Natsu will, too.
[gasps]
Hey, guys!
[HAPPY]
Natsu?
Natsu!
[HAPPY]
It's really you!
Yep!
The w*r's over.
Yeah.
Excellent work, Natsu!
Oh! You're alive!
Don't be gross!
You're gettin' snot all over me!
[HAPPY]
It's not snot, Natsu!
It's emotion juice. It's fine.
[NATSU]
No, it's kinda nasty.
[NATSU chuckles]
[HAPPY]
We won.
We did.
But I think the First
Master passed away.
That's awful.
[NATSU] Ya know, somethin'
tells me we shouldn't be sad.
I just have this feeling,
like things have ended for her
the way that she wanted them to.
I see.
[NATSU]
So...
Let's go to the guild
with smiles on our faces!
Aye!
Yeah!
Right!
[chuckles]
Erza. I didn't think
I'd survive that.
I'm glad you did.
[JELLAL]
But why? I was ready.
[JENNY] It's because... there's
still something you need to do.
What could that be?
You need to keep living.
'Cause Ichiya and Anna
made sure that you would.
So live with meaning.
Make the most of life.
Live with meaning.
[phone ringing]
[ERZA]
Oh.
A portable
communication lacrima?
I forgot I still had it.
Is this Warren?
[WARREN]
I can't believe it works!
I dropped this thing during
all the craziness.
Ah, I'm so glad I found it!
What is your
situation now, Erza?
[ERZA]
I'm with Jellal, and Wendy,
and members of Blue Pegasus.
[WARREN]
Jeez!
This thing is so noisy
I can barely understand
a word you're saying!
I'll try to make this
as clear as I can.
We've sealed Acnologia
inside a time rift.
Huh? He's sealed? In time?
Two of our allies made
the ultimate sacrifice.
[WARREN]
What? I-I didn't get that!
Say it again!
[static]
We lost the signal.
Well, sounds like
we'll have some time
to talk about it later.
[JELLAL] What happened
to Natsu? And Zeref?
Did he say?
[ERZA] We need to return to
Magnolia as soon as possible.
I think Erza said they
sealed up Acnologia.
I need to spread
the news around.
What? They got Acnologia?
[WARREN] Yeah! They sealed
him away somehow.
That's awesome!
So does this mean that all
the fighting is over now?
Ah, no way!
I was lookin' forward to
goin' head to head with him
and givin' him the
beating of his life!
You're all busted up. Get real.
Sounds to me like you
wanna catch a beating!
Shut your mouth, flame brain!
Jeez. I was just sayin' you
need to rest and heal up.
[NATSU gasps]
What is it?
[NATSU]
Gray.
[GRAY]
Hm?
Man, that hurts! Are ya
trying to break my hand?
Sorry about that.
What's the big idea, ya
droopy-eyed naked weirdo?
I oughta melt you down!
You're too trashed to
take a fist bump, spiky?!
Why don't you go
sit on an icicle?
Thank goodness! I'm so glad
they're back to normal.
[HAPPY]
Aye!
[LUCY] You can bicker later,
let's get back to the guild!
[NATSU, GRAY]
Sounds good!
Hey, Natsu. Your arm
is lookin' rough.
Guess I got a
little too fired up.
[NATSU chuckles]
I'll get Wendy to cast one
of her healing spells on me!
The guild hall's right ahead.
[NATSU]
Every time I see that place,
it brings back so many memories.
All the fighting is over.
[LUCY] I can't wait to
get back to normal life.
I've got books I need
to finish reading,
some manuscripts I need
to finish writing--
there's so much to do!
I know.
First thing on my list
is thankin' Juvia.
I wanna relax.
Then it's time for
a new adventure!
Now you're talkin'.
Sounds good to me!
You guys wanna help me
track down Aquarius' key?
[HAPPY]
Aye!
I'll do anything for a fishie!
You know she's not
a fish, Happy!
She's a mermaid.
Hey, that reminds me.
You said there was something
you wanted to do
once this was over.
Aye!
Well, Natsu, should we spill
the beans on what it is?
Natsu?
Natsu. Come on. Where'd ya go?
[GRAY] Look, this isn't
the time for jokes, man!
[LUCY crying]
[LUCY]
Why?
I rewrote it and everything.
So why?!
Please. Come back!
No way!
[LUCY]
Natsu!
[LUCY]
The battle should be over
and peace should be reigning,
but these "shoulds" start
to fall apart really quickly.
And at the moment Natsu
suddenly vanishes into thin air,
an ominous crack opens
up in the sky above.
With negative emotions
and forces of devastation
spilling forth from it,
things are looking hopeless,
and all of humanity is
in danger once more.
Next time: "World Destruction."
The countdown to the
world's end begins.