09x282 - The Purification Plan

[bunniefuu]

Listen up, it's Code Blue.

I just hit a snag here.

[ALL]

Huh?

[GRAY]

No, no. Not that kind.

Mm-hmm.

Hell if I know.

You should probably

ask him yourself.

Yeah.

All that stuff on him

just faded away.

Uh.

Hold it up to your ear, man.

What's it supposed to do?

[ERZA]

Natsu. This is you, right?

[NATSU gasps]

[GRAY]

Mh-hm.

Congratulations. Your antics

blew Gray's covert operation.

What're you tryin'

to say, Erza?

I'm a spy. Give me some credit.

You really think I would join

some creepy Zeref cult?

It's time to get moving.

We'll explain everything

on the way.

[BOTH gasp]

[ERZA]

Several months ago,

Jellal asked me to do a

favor for Crime Sorcière.

I was to investigate Avatar.

Discover their

connection to Zeref.

[ERZA]

The trail grew cold,

but I'd just happened

to reconnect with Gray.

It ended up being a lucky break.

How are we still hearing her?

We've got a portable

communication lacrima.

Anyway, after our last fight,

this pattern broke

out all over me,

so I went to Porlyusica

to see if she could help.

As you saw, now I'm able to

make it appear and disappear

whenever I want.

So, after we had discussed

our current situations,

it was obvious we needed to come

up with a plan to work together.

It was fate.

Of course, I would

do anything for Erza.

Not only that,

I wanted to get my hands

on the Book of E.N.D.

My dad's last wish was

for me to destroy it.

Yeah, okay. But why didn't

you tell Juvia about this?

She's literally worried sick!

[ERZA]

I know.

It's because I asked him

to keep it a secret.

A covert mission such as this

needs to be kept confidential.

The more people that

are made aware of it,

the more likely it is to fail.

And also, mere

knowledge of the plan

can put someone in danger.

So you kept her in the dark

for her protection, huh?

Still a crappy thing to do!

I feel bad for what Juvia's

had to go through.

And unfortunately for all of us,

the mission has

lasted much longer

than I'd first anticipated.

The situation has

changed dramatically.

It started out as a

routine investigation.

But then, we learned of their

diabolical "purification plan."

[GRAY] Avatar's gonna try

to wipe out an entire city

because they think

it'll summon Zeref.

They actually believe the site

of concentrated death like that

will attract their dark lord.

[gasps]

It's up to us to stop

that from happening,

no matter what it takes.

Why didn't you guys just wipe

'em out in the very beginning?

Somethin' like that would

be easy for you and Erza!

You'd think, but you'd be wrong.

After a little digging,

we found out

Avatar is a way bigger

organization than we'd thought.

I was able to infiltrate

to some degree,

but only inside a single branch.

Each one is kept separate

and has limited contact

with the main headquarters.

That left no room for error.

But we still couldn't let

their plan come to fruition.

Our only hope to stop

it from happening

was to wait until today.

That's right.

The day all the branches will

be gathered in one place.

Before they k*ll anyone,

we'll destroy them.

Hey, Lucy. Sorry about all

that stuff I said earlier.

But I knew they were watching me

and I couldn't risk blowing

my cover right then.

It's fine.

I guess I should apologize

for slapping you like that.

Well, the maid outfit made it

a little better, to be honest.

I'm not so sure I needed

to know that part.

[GRAY] You guys are

my friends for life,

and nothin's ever

gonna change that.

I feel the same way!

That makes things

a whole lot easier!

We can wreck their

stupid plan in no time

if all of us work together!

Right!

I'm totally in it to win it!

You sure about that?

It wasn't our intention to drag

you into the fight with us.

If you weren't gonna

drag us into it,

then we just have to drag you!

It's been way too long

since Fairy Tail's strongest

team kicked some butts!

There's only one thing to say

at a time like this, right?

[ALL]

I'm fired up now!

Gray and Gomon aren't here

with us. Why is that?

They're dealing with

the prisoners?

That makes sense for Gomon.

But what about Gray?

It's fishy.

[BRIAR]

Calm down, Bottom Lashes.

Because at this point,

none of it matters.

[JEROME]

"Bottom Lashes"?

[BRIAR] Look, do you see

what's happening here?

Every member of every

secret branch in Fiore

has gathered together for

the purification plan.

So even if the stripping

iceman or the council

decides to try to stop us,

they wouldn't have

a snowball's chance

against all of our

true believers.

Yes. Very good point.

[JEROME] I could live

with "Bottom Lashes."

This is gonna be so much fun!

I'm ready to purify!

[D- grunts]

We're, like, really

gonna meet Zeref!

[ARLOCK] Now, we shall

execute our purification plan!

Malba will be sacrificed!

[AVATAR yells]

[ARLOCK] This city is

a trove of innocence.

Thirty thousand lives

abuzz with excitement,

oblivious to what

terror awaits them.

The purity of the

souls we harvest today

will prove to be irresistible

for our dark lord Zeref!

He will join our feast!

[AVATAR]

Yeah!

[ARLOCK] We offer this

bounty of , lives

so he may cleanse the world

and remake it in his image!

Let us purify every

soul in the city!

Charge!

[AVATAR yelling]

Do these fools think they

can stand in our way?

They'll die first, in the

name of our dark lord Zeref!

We'll purify every last one!

[AVATAR shouting]

[gasps]

[ALL gasp]

[chuckles]

There ain't no way you meatheads

are gonna get past us!

Step on up and I'll roast ya!

So, did you get stronger

this last year, too, or what?

Just watch me, ol' buddy.

It'll be pretty obvious.

Check this out, guys!

Here goes! Open!

Gate of the Golden Bull!

Taurus!

I'm so ready to moo-ve!

Did somebody order beefcake?

[LUCY]

Plus... Star Dress!

In cow-girl style!

Moo! Let's round 'em up!

Fullbuster! I knew it!

These infidels will not hinder

our plan for purification!

Let us dispose of them!

I'm sorry, sir,

but the enemy is attacking

from the rear as well!

We're losing soldiers

as we speak!

Say what? The council's

army is already here?

[AVATAR D]

Uh, not exactly, sir.

[AVATAR screams]

[AVATAR D]

It's just one person!

Aw, yeah!

Been a while since we've

had this kinda party!

We're gonna have

to do it up right.

This really brings back

some memories, huh?

Aye!

You want purification?

We'll start with you!

[NATSU]

Let's go!

Come on!

[AVATAR yelling]

[yells]

[AVATAR screams]

[yells]

Ow, wow! They tanned

their hides!

Let's show 'em what we've got!

Earth Wave!

[TAURUS]

Moo!

Now, my brothers!

Take her down!

[ALL yelling]

Lucy!

You don't have to worry

about little ol' me!

'Cause in this outfit....

...I can deal with

a lot of bull!

[chuckles]

[LUCY gasps]

[yelling]

WTF? They're animals!

They're super scary

creatures! Like monsters!

No offense, but you need

to do some serious work

to strengthen your vocabulary.

I suppose this means we'll have

to purify them ourselves.

[JEROME] Allow me to handle the

enemy attacking from the rear.

The traitor and his

friends are all yours.

[BRIAR] Yes, that sounds

like a perfect plan to me.

It's time these sewer rats

learned the true

horrors of black magic.

This lone fighter is fearsome.

A worthy opponent.

However, this dark sword I wield

was forged in forbidden magic.

And with this blade,

I shall end them.

All right, brothers! Give her

a taste of our magic power!

[ERZA]

Requip!

My Ataraxia Armor!

Soaring Blades!

[AVATAR B]

What's happening?

[AVATAR C]

Her swords can fly!

It's like they have

a mind of their own!

Do you still intend to fight me?

[AVATAR whimpering]

Both beautiful and deadly.

Yeah, Jerome is here!

No wizard stands a chance

against the Dark Sword!

You will not disrupt

our sacred plan!

[gasps]

My Dark Sword's magic energy

corrodes everything it strikes.

Be it steel or flesh.

You must be very proud.

[JEROME gasps]

But my sword cuts

without striking.

Summon all your bravery.

[BRIAR]

Gray!

[GRAY]

Briar!

How dare you

betray us like this!

You... You played us for fools!

All this time you spent with

us was a lie, wasn't it?

Yeah, of course

it was, you idiot!

I'm not the kinda guy

who would associate

with a bunch of

murderers like you!

It's purification! Not m*rder!

And once it's been completed,

Zeref will be among us again!

Tell me, your brave words

about the Book of E.N.D.,

were they just lies as well?

I hate to disappoint ya,

but that stuff was mostly true!

Someday, I will destroy E.N.D.

And when I do, it's

gonna be on my terms.

In a way that'll make

my old man proud.

[TAURUS]

Moo! I'll handle this crew!

Ah! Moo!

[groans]

Uh, I need a second or two.

What's the matter?

You sound like you're

about to start bawling.

Ugh. My stomachs feel

like they're gonna spew.

It's not a moo-d.

I can't fight anymore.

Huh?! Are you kidding me?

[stomach grumbles]

What the--?

Aw, man. Not this again.

[MARY laughs]

[LUCY gasps]

[MARY] You remember my

virus spell, don't you?

It's black magic that can

destroy your frail little body.

[LUCY groaning]

This particular one I'm using

goes straight for the gut.

Yep.

You'd better run and

find a potty soon,

or there's gonna be

an awful mess!

Ugh. Your magic

is freakin' nasty.

Bubble guts.

I'm sorry, Miss Lucy.

But I'm just about to turn

into a fertilizer factory!

OMG, Gray's old

friends are pathetic.

I totally don't get how

Fairy Tail was ever, like,

famous n' stuff.

You guys are so weak,

it's actually kinda hilarious!

[LUCY]

No. You're wrong.

I'm fine. I can handle this.

You should probably know

that my virus magic

can target any part of your

body I feel like messing with.

Like, if I wanted to,

I could scramble your

brains like an egg.

[gasps]

[HAPPY]

Huh?

[TAURUS]

Moo?

Uh.

Hold on. My stomach just stopped

hurting all of a sudden.

I feel way better!

The pain udder-ly disappeared!

I got here just in time.

Status ailments are nullified

and immunity enchantment

is activated.

Whatever spells you have

for making people sick

are not gonna work

against my sky magic.

Wendy, it's you!

There's an army of

robe-wearing g*ons.

You came with her?

How'd you know I'd be here?

Lucy, look behind you!

[screams]

It's payback time!

How 'bout a tummy ache?

Lucy Gut Punch!

[MARY]

Owie!

Ugh. Ow, ow, ow, ow.

Lame. I'm sorry, Grandfather.

What an amazing move, Lucy!

"Lucy Gut Punch." Heh.

I think the most amazing

part about all of that

was your timing, Wendy.

Yeah, how come you two

just showed up here, anyway?

Actually...

If there's one thing

I can't stand, it's a rat!

Hear me?

There's your split-image magic.

I was waitin' for that trick

I am "Angry Briar!"

And I am "Smiling Briar."

I'm "Sorrowful Briar."

And I'm simply "Loving Briar."

I've never been so

furious in my life!

I find it so funny.

If you think you can b*at

us with such weak power,

you must be joking.

It makes me sad. You're so cold.

You've left me with no

other choice but to k*ll you.

Too bad.

You know, Gray,

I actually let myself

fall a teensy little

bit in love with you.

Say wha--?

[JUVIA] I knew I sensed

the familiar thr*at

of another woman

trying to steal my man.

[GRAY yelps]

What the heck are you

doing all the way out here?

I'm giving this floozy the

Water Claw that she deserves!

Owie!

You'll wish you never

hurt Loving Briar!

[laughs]

So cruel, it's

breaking my heart!

[growls]

You're all pissing me off!

I think you need to chill out!

No way!

I can't believe that ice

wizard took out Briar

like it was nothing!

I've been dreaming of you, Gray!

[giggles]

It's been so lonely!

My intuition told me you were

in some serious trouble,

so I rushed here as quickly

as I possibly could!

[GRAY] I wouldn't consider

this trouble, exactly.

How did you know where I was?

Because of Wendy and her

strong sense of smell.

[GRAY]

Look, I'm sorry.

I promise I'll explain

everything later, but now...

[JUVIA]

I know.

...we gotta deal

with these losers.

Of course. Anything for you!

Well, sure seems like Juvia's

back to her old self again.

All thanks to Wendy, that is.

Oh, stop.

Thank you, Wendy!

[TAURUS]

Sorry, ladies,

but there's a stampede of

bad guys comin' our way!

So we all gotta moo-ve!

I'm on it!

Let's go!

[WENDY]

Sky Dragon Wave Wind!

[AVATAR screaming]

Is that Dragon Force?

We did a little

training of our own!

She's the coolest ever!

[AVATAR yelling]

The rear forces have been

completely eradicated,

Your Eminence.

And the vanguard can't

advance any farther.

These foes... the magic they

use... it's just too strong.

We'll never defeat them!

The enemy's come

to finish us off!

Ah! This can't be real!

We have over ,

fighters on our side!

Yeah, that's true. And there's

only a handful of them!

[NATSU] Doesn't matter

how many you've got.

The odds are against you.

'Cause chumps like you'll never

b*at Fairy Tail wizards.

[ARLOCK] This is all within

the realm of expectations.

And when Iksatsunagi

begins to tremble

the ground beneath us,

the purification will begin.

Oh, yeah?

How about I make you

tremble instead?

[LUCY] Arlock, the high

priest of Avatar,

summons the

fearsome Iksatsunagi,

god of w*r and calamity,

to the b*ttlefield.

And once he's arrived,

the real purification plan

will come to fruition.

The people flee in

terror at the sight

of the w*r god's

overwhelming power.

Enraged by Arlock's complete

disregard for human life,

Natsu thinks of his friends

and summons a fiery

att*ck like only he can!

Next Time: "Ikusatsunagi."

The strength of those bonds

will set evil ablaze!