Chapter 35 - Training Starts

Axel flew down beside Erza and Ultear and saw how the fight ended. Axel then looked over to Erza and saw that she was still looking at the corpse of the abomination or what was left of it. Axel grabbed her hand and pulled her into his c_h_e_s_t.

Axel: Erza, are you alright??

Erza: Yeah I am fine.

Axel: I know it can be hard when you take someone's life.

Erza: No it's ok... He was no longer a human.

Ultear: Yes... I agree with you on that, he had lost his humanity long ago.

Erza: I was just thinking how can a human turn into this??

Axel: Erza, there are different kind of human, everyone has different kind of thinking. Some value their family while some want to rule the world. Some want to cause chaos while some try to bring peace. Everyone has different views on life. While Master Makarov would give someone another chance so he could redeem himself but I would kill him so he would no longer pose a threat to me or my family. This abomination was power hungry fool who wanted to rule this world and was ready to go to any lengths. If you didn't end it here then he would have continued and innocents would suffer for him.

Ultear: I agree with Axel, if this thing would return to Fiore then it would have become unstoppable. Regular wizards would just end up as a food for him.

Erza: I understood that, that's why I decided to end it by my hands.

Axel: Erza I am so proud of you.... In fact I am proud of both of you. You both have become really strong.

Ultear: I thought you forgot to praise me.

Axel: I would never do that, both of you girls are equally important to me.

After that Ultear used Arc of Time on the remains of the abomination and turned them to dust. Axel asked both Erza and Ultear to take some rest while he would go back to bring the team. Axel flew away and Erza and Ultear sat down beneath a tree.

Ultear: Your left hook is really mean.

Erza: Yeah... I know and Axel found it painfully.

Erza: Actually he didn't expect it and got hit... I still remember that he was unable to chew food for almost a week.

Ultear: Wow... Just wow.

Erza: But the fight was good experience.

Ultear: Yeah... I have to agree. We both came really close to being seriously injured.

Erza: That we did.

Erza ane Ultear continued their casual chat and after some time Axel came back with the rest of the team. They landed near the cave and Axel pointed the cave to the scientists saying that the cave was the home of the abomination. The scientists brought out their equipment and headed inside while Axel took Cana towards the girls.

Cana: So how did you kill it Axel??

Axel: I didn't fight... Erza and Ultear did.

Cana was not shocked so much because she already knew that Erza and Ultear were way over her league. Both of them fought together with the abomination so it must have been pretty easy for them.

After that Erza and Ulteat started to tell the story to Cana.

Ultear: Yes... It was pretty dangerous. If he had reached us, we would have been seriously damaged.

Erza: We were only able to easily take care of it because of Ultear's instant battle plan.

Cana: Seems like I have to train a lot.

Axel: Don't feel so down. You can get stronger and we will help you with that.

Cana: Don't worry I don't plan to waste your efforts.

Axel: So Cana... Let's see what can you do.

Cana: You want to fight me??

Axel: Yes, I do. Don't use any magic just a simple hand to hand.

Axel: We need to work on that??

Cana: But why?? I mean I could have attacked you with magic.

Axel: Just think, you are a long range fighter. What will happen when someone sneaks up to you or someone can nullify your magic.

Cana: I got your point.

Axel: Then let's continue but this time use your magic to strengthen your body.

Cana: Uhmmm... How do you do that??

Axel: Just make your magic power envelope your body.

After that Cana follows Axel's direction and tries to do what he asked. After several she was able to do that and the magic power enveloping her body was stable now. Axel saw the amount of power she used and he also did that with same amount of power. Both of them again started to fight and Cana was defeated again.

Cana: I kind of getting the hang of this. Doing this during a fight needs lots of concentration.

Axel: Don't worry when you become proficient then it will become like a muscle memory.

Cana: Uhmm... So will I be learning any new magic.

Axel: No, you won't. You are not proficient with your own magic so doing that would do you more harm than good. Erza is learning Ice Make because she has become so proficient with her Re-equip that she can change armors within the time you take to blink your eyes.

Cana: I understand.

Axel: Ok... Now I will ask Ultear to help you with your magic.

After that Axel leaves her and Ultear comes and starts to train her in magic. After only an hour Cana drops on the ground.

Ultear: I am gonna be honest with you Cana. What I aam going to say will hurt you but you need to hear.

Cana didn't say anything just nodded her head. She knew that she needed to face the truth.

Ultear: You are weak, your magic capacity is also pathetic. You will need to work very hard day and night if you want to reach that level. I am ready to help you but if I do you have to do whatever we ask you to do. No giving up or I am unable to do this.

Cana was hurt when she heard that but determination became clear in her eyes and she stood up again.

Ultear: Good... I like your determination. So let's start again.

While this was happening Axel and Erza were watching them from far while they were guarding the scientists.

Erza: When we are done with her she is going to a new person.

Axel: I agree with that...