Zeref's End: A Deep and Happy Love (Part Two)

"This is Zorn's Magic Power..." Natsu's body involuntarily floated up, and before Happy, Laxus, and the others could see, he vanished into thin air.

On the contrary, Larcade was completely frozen and unable to move.

This effect surprised Zorn, who grinned and thought to himself, "This is truly unexpected. Has Gray become so powerful? But he still needs to work harder."

Surprisingly, it also has the effect of preventing Magic from penetrating, but it can be destroyed from the outside.

High-quality Magic Power for all-around, one-time destruction.

Zorn's eyes flashed with golden light, he crossed his hands and clenched them together, then exerted a sudden force, shattering the ice block instantly, and Larcade disappeared from the spot.

When Natsu and Larcade Teleportation over, they saw Zorn covered in wounds and August in his childhood form.

"Zorn... Guild Master... your injury..."

Natsu looked at Zorn, his eyes filled with shock. He had never seen Zorn so badly injured, which once again greatly shocked him.

Clenching my fists only strengthened my Belief to become stronger.

Zorn smiled at Natsu and said, "I'm fine, Natsu. Now it's time for your family to get together!" He then gently patted Natsu's shoulder, his eyes filled with encouragement and anticipation.

Natsu a deep breath and nodded.

At this moment, Larcade's body is shrinking at a visible rate, eventually reverting to his childhood appearance.

Larcade stared blankly at his shrunken hands, then turned to look at August, who had also shrunk, his face showing surprise and confusion. He was clearly still reeling from the sudden change.

"Zorn, you little rascal!!" August spoke in a childish voice, his small body behaving with an unusually mature tone.

"Hahaha, you were cuter when you were little! That way, Guild Master Mavis can easily hug you!" Zorn laughed with a mischievous grin, patting August's little head as he did so.

"Isn't this your biggest wish all along?" Zorn continued.

Then, Zorn turned his gaze to Larcade and said softly, "And Larcade, your father is different now. He will definitely respond to you... He loves you."

Zorn's words stunned the two adults who had suddenly turned into children. They stared at Zorn, their eyes flashing with complex emotions.

Those hopes and wishes buried deep in the heart seem to finally have a chance to be realized at this moment.

On the other side

"As long as I love you deeply, I can kill you. That was my plan all along!!" Mavis shouted, her voice filled with pain and despair. Tears welled in her eyes, as if the whole world had collapsed.

"I want to be with you forever, I don't want you to die..." Mavis's tears fell glisteningly onto Zeref's body as she spoke.

Each tear is like a broken heart, causing immense heartache.

"Mavis..." Zeref called Mavis's name softly, his eyes filled with affection.

"So that's how it is. The more you love someone, the more likely you are to take away their life—a paradoxical curse."

"The answer is love! Thank you, Mavis, and I'm sorry!"

Knowing everything, Zeref looked at Mavis, slowly reached out, and wiped away the tears from the corner of Mavis's eyes.

But this action only provoked Mavis further, making her even more agitated.

"I hate you, I hate you, why, why, why did you start a war?"

"Waaah~"

"Die! Die! Die! Never show your face in front of me again!"

Waaah~

I don't love you, you are the enemy of this Fairy Tail, the enemy of the whole world.

Mavis's cries echoed all around, her fists landing repeatedly on Zeref's body, but the love, regret, and remorse in her voice were clearly palpable.

Mavis lay on Zeref's chest, venting her emotions uncontrollably, tears streaming down her face, each drop a testament to Mavis remorseful love.

Mavis gently stroked Zeref's cheek, her eyes filled with affection, and she couldn't help but kiss him lightly.

It was a kiss filled with love, as if time had stopped at that moment.

"I'm so happy... all thanks to you, Mavis." Zeref's eyes welled with tears; he felt Mavis's love, a feeling that made him incredibly happy.

Countless golden petals rained down from the sky, surrounding the two of them. A soaring, peaceful Magic Power enveloped them, bathing them in the light of love.

At that moment, the two gazed at each other with loving eyes, as if the whole world consisted only of the two of them.

At that moment, their curses on each other were also lifted.

This miracle finally freed them from the shackles of fate and gave them their freedom.

And all of this is because of the love between them.

"Dear..." "Kassan..." The voices of two children broke the silence. Mavis and Zeref snapped out of their reverie and saw the two children before them.

"August?"

"Larcade?" Mavis called out their names with delight.

"Come, come to us!" Mavis sat up, smiling as she extended her hands to the two children.

She knew perfectly well that the two children were both adorable and well-behaved, and that everything they did was for their parents, and they had done nothing wrong.

The ones who are truly at fault are their parents.

"Kassan!" August shouted, rushing towards Mavis without hesitation, embracing her tightly, and savoring her warm embrace.

In contrast, Larcade seemed somewhat hesitant, but under Mavis's gentle gaze, he gradually moved closer and was eventually embraced in that warm embrace as well.

The two children laughed with extraordinary joy, and tears of happiness streamed down their faces.

Zeref stared blankly at August as a child, his expression dazed, as if he were seeing that familiar face.

He turned to look at Mavis, his heart filled with regret and surprise, and tears welled up in his eyes.

So that's how it is; they had already met.

"August, Larcade, I'm so sorry! It was Daddy's fault!" Zeref reached out his trembling hands and gently stroked the two children's heads.

At this moment, he had no regrets.

"Natsu, I'm sorry. After all, I've done a lot of wrong things. I'm entrusting the world to you from now on!" Zeref turned around and said apologetically to Natsu.

He knew it was all irreparable, but he had to say the apology.

"Yes! I know." Natsu looked at Zeref and nodded firmly.

He seemed to understand Zeref's helplessness and pain, and also understood the kindness deep within his heart.

"Now that you're all together, leave the rest to me!" Natsu looked at Zeref and replied firmly yet gently.

However, Zeref keenly sensed the reluctance and longing in Natsu's eyes, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart, a relieved smile appearing in his eyes.

"Alright, August, Larcade, Mommy and Daddy are leaving!! Don't disturb our time together!" Zeref pulled the two children up, gently wiped away their tears, and said softly.

Her voice carried a hint of tenderness and resolve, as if telling the Children that their love would never disappear.

"Take us with you, Mom and Dad!!" August and Larcade cried at the same time, tears streaming down their faces.

They clung tightly to their parents' legs, refusing to let go. They could feel their parents' bodies becoming unreal, as if they might disappear at any moment.

"No, Children." Zeref gently stroked their hair, his eyes filled with reluctance and love.

"You still have your own lives to experience, and many wonderful things await you."

"You must live a happy and fulfilling life." Mavis knelt down, gently rubbing the two little ones' heads, her eyes filled with boundless love.

"No matter what difficulties you encounter, face them bravely and believe in yourselves. Mom and Dad will always be there for you in your hearts."

Then, looking into their eyes, Mavis continued earnestly, "Don't come looking for us too soon, okay? Mom and Dad have finally gotten together, and we want to enjoy a very, very long time alone together."

August and Larcade listened silently, though they still felt reluctant, they understood their parents' intentions.

But the tears kept flowing.

Zeref and Mavis smiled, gave their child one last hug, then turned and left, their figures gradually disappearing into the light. August and Larcade were left standing alone, tears blurring their vision.

The light transformed into countless colorful petals, spiraling upwards into the sky.

And with the gentle breeze blowing, one can clearly hear the silvery laughter of the First Master Mavis.

Natsu stood quietly, watching Zeref and Mavis leave. He felt relieved, knowing that his brother and the First Master must be very happy now.

Meanwhile, Zorn turned back and smiled as he watched the petals drift away, his eyes sparkling with relief and emotion.

His steps remained slow, but each step was filled with determination and hope. He raised his head, his gaze sweeping across the vast land, looking into the distance.

There, a familiar figure came into view— Cana was smiling at him, her eyes filled with endless tenderness and love.

A warm feeling welled up in Zorn's heart, and he quickened his pace toward Cana.

When they were within arm's reach, Cana rushed into Zorn's arms without hesitation and embraced him tightly.

Zorn gently inhaled the fragrance of Cana's hair, feeling her warmth, as if the whole world had become peaceful and beautiful.

"Is the war really over?" Cana asked softly, a hint of uncertainty in her voice.

Zorn smiled slightly, his eyes full of confidence. "Yes, it's really over!"

As he spoke, an ancient book appeared in Zorn's hand— the Book of E.N.D..

At this moment, the book radiates a dazzling golden-green light.

Zorn stared at the book, his heart filled with emotion.

Bathed in sunlight, the books shone with an even more dazzling golden-green light, eventually transforming into beautiful petals that drifted away on the wind.

These petals danced in the air, as if celebrating the Pleasure of victory, or announcing the arrival of peace to the world.

Zorn and Cana stood together, quietly admiring the beautiful scene.

He knew this was Zeref's final gift to Natsu.

Natsu is Natsu after all.