Fairy Tail: My Magic is the Sun

[Scene: Guild Assembly Ruins]

Magic Council forces were already restoring order. Healers tended to the wounded. The battlefield still smelled of burnt magic, shattered earth, and something darker…

[Escanor stood in silence, the broken remains of the Curse Song flute in his hand—dry, cracked, powerless.]

Magic Force Captain (respectfully): Lord Escanor… May we take possession of the remnants for study?"

Escanor (nodding faintly): It's just a husk now. No threat remains."

He handed it over. The flute barely held its shape—like it would crumble under the weight of memory alone.

[Makarov approached quietly, arms crossed, gaze fixed on the distant crater where the demon once stood.]

Makarov (low, serious): serious):"Escanor… What do you think?"

Escanor (without turning): This wasn't a revival. It was engineered. Someone fed that relic power far beyond its original design. The Curse Song was amplified… corrupted. Someone is moving in the shadows."

He lowered his voice.

Escanor: We may need to prepare… for the Guild's underground."

Makarov (sternly): ...We'll speak of that back at the guild."

The look in Makarov's eyes said, Not here, not now. He turned away, leaving Escanor in his thoughts.

[A quiet presence behind him. Then: arms around his back, gentle, warm.]

Erza (softly): You're thinking too much again…"

Escanor (whispers): I worried you. I'm sorry…"

Erza (finger to his lips): No apologies. Not from you. Whatever path you choose… I'll follow—even into hell."

Her voice was resolute but trembling.

Escanor said nothing, only turned and held her tightly. For a moment, in a world still trembling from chaos, there was stillness—just the sound of two heartbeats.

[Scene: Magic Council Rewards Ceremony]

The Magic Council spun the narrative: another threat from Zeref's legacy, extinguished by a hero of light. Escanor's role was glorified. Praise came from all guild masters.

But words were not all they gave.

A massive magic airship, untouched for 400 years—built to battle dragons—was offered as tribute. Dormant for centuries due to its enormous energy demands.

Council Leader: This vessel was built by the Solaris Empire… infused with sun-forged alloys. None have awakened it—until now."

Escanor stepped forward. The ring-shaped controller hummed in his hand.

Escanor (infusing magic): Let's see if you remember how to fly."

The ring blazed golden. The ship responded instantly, hovering, then lifting silently into the sky like a phoenix reborn.

Escanor (to himself, smiling faintly): It suits me."

[Scene: En route to Magnolia]

Inside, the airship was smooth and eerily stable. No turbulence. Just silence and golden light. Even Natsu, infamous for his motion sickness, ran through the ship laughing like a child.

Natsu (shouting): I don't feel sick!! I'm cured!! This ship is a miracle!!"

Gray (grinning): That's what it took?"

Escanor (chuckling softly): ...This ship… it feels alive."

He leaned against the railing, eyes watching the clouds. Then—

??? (whisper, barely audible): "Thank you…"

Escanor (eyes narrowing): "… Who's there?"

He scanned the air but found nothing.

[Scene: Magnolia Town—Moments Later]

The sun emblem atop the magic airship shimmered as the golden ship streaked across the sky. Below, townspeople looked up in awe.

Townsperson 1: That's… that's a magic airship!"

Townsperson 2: No, that's not just any airship. That's a floating palace…"

Townsperson 3 (pointing): Wait—it's heading for Fairy Tail!!"

[Scene: Fairy Tail Plaza]

The golden vessel descended slowly before the guild. Doors opened. Makarov stepped out first, followed by Natsu, Lucy, Gray, Erza… and finally Escanor.

Jet: MASTER?! You came back in that?!"

DDroy: I thought it was the king or something!!"

Levy: Escanor… that ship… it's beautiful…"

Makarov (waving them off): Alright, alright! Let's not crowd the plaza. Back inside!"

[Inside the guild hall]

Mira approached Escanor, her smile bright yet shy.

Mira: Welcome home…"

Escanor (smiling): ...I'm back."

Mira: Was the mission… smooth?"

Escanor: It's resolved. For now."

They walked slowly together at the back of the group. Erza, understanding the moment, quietly lingered behind.

[Scene: Makarov addresses the guild.]

Makarov briefly summarized the battle—but carefully avoided mentioning Ankhseram, the black mist, or the cursed negotiation. He simply praised Escanor's victory over the demon and acknowledged the Council's reward.

Elfman: That airship's MANLY!"

LLevy: I can't believe Zeref's demon appeared again…"

Wakaba: And got obliterated by Escanor. I almost feel bad for the thing…"

[After the crowd dispersed, Makarov called Escanor, Erza, and Mira to the inner office.]

[Scene: Guild's Private Office—Evening Light Pouring In]

Makarov sat quietly, his eyes heavy with concern.

Makarov: ...Escanor. Tell me everything. That black mist—was it him?"

Escanor nodded slowly.

Escanor (voice low): Yes. It was Ankhseram."

Mira (startled): The god of death?!"

Erza (serious): What did he want…?"

Escanor (grim): "To make me his 'agent.'" To reap souls. To finish what Zeref refused to do."

Makarov (eyes narrowing): And you refused?"

Escanor (firmly): I told him, I stand at the apex of all living beings. I won't kneel."

Makarov (closing his eyes): ...Good. Then we begin preparing. I'll unlock the Guild's underground records. We may need everything."

There was a heavy silence in the room. A line had been crossed. The age of gods and demons wasn't over—it was just beginning again.

Escanor (looking out the window): He mentioned… the Ancient Gods. That they all perished… and that I would too."

Erza (quietly): Then we'll be the ones to write a new ending."

Mira (softly): As long as we're together… there's nothing we can't face."

Outside the window, the sun dipped low, painting the guild hall in warm gold.