She promises that they will find a way to break the curse, together Zeref, with tears flowing from his eyes, is touched by the kind gesture, something he cannot remember anyone ever doing for him.
However, August is stabbed by Brandish who was brainwashed by Mest causing August to take on a new form and retaliate with a powerful magic blast. After the battle against Acnologia is over, Zeref, now reincarnated as an amateur writer named Arleos attends Lucy's Party to get her autograph for best selling books at night. August soon reflects on how only his mother could defeat him before catching a glimpse of her causing him to relent in his spell of destroying the city to resort to killing himself. Afterwards, Larcade overpowers Sting and when questioning him as to why he was fighting for the sake of guild that wasn't his own; Sting informed Larcade it was for the sake of his friends and that of Natsu's. Jellal Fernandes (ジェラール・フェルナンデス Jerāru Ferunandesu) is a childhood friend of Erza Scarlet. Zeref then realizes that this was the way to free him from immortality and to be able to face death.
Later at unknown location, Zeref ominously remarks that Natsu has to try and surpass him while calling the dragon slayer "Etherious Natsu Dragneel" revealing that Natsu is E.N.D. Zeref then ceases talking with Natsu's book, citing that he must go meet "someone".Zeref then travels some distance, ending up near a cave in a remote mountain range, where he greets a human figure sitting on a rock, sarcastically mocking his lack of an arm and assuming human is his preferred form; Zeref is immediately questioned by the sitting Zeref is later seen at a meeting with the Spriggan 12 where he states that the time has finally come to begin the invasion of Ishgar.
Igneel and Zeref soon became friends with Igneel offering to raise Zeref's younger brother and teach him in the art of Dragon Slayer Magic.
Zervis (Zeref x Mavis) is a canon pair between the strongest, most evil Mage of all time, Zeref Dragneel and the first Guild Master and co-founder of the Fairy Tail Guild, Mavis Vermilion. While Natsu was sent to the future, Zeref lived out the four hundred years awaiting his brother's arrival and would meet young girl by the name of Mavis. This was shown when he ruthlessly Nevertheless, Zeref is also shown to be a man of the people as the Emperor of Alvarez, and is shown to display good will and friendliness towards his generals and subjects, which is also reflected in their opinion of him, sincerely cheering and welcoming him as he returns to the capital after a long absence.Orphaned after Dragons killed his parents and his little brother, Natsu,One day while out gathering herbs, Zeref stumbled across the Fire Dragon King Ultimately, the true tale of events became distorted with time, resulting in legends surrounding the now-dubbed Black Wizard. While being held hostage by Dimaria, Natsu remained unconscious but when Dimaria moves to mutilate Lucy's face, Natsu awoke and unleashed his powers of E.N.D. The Black mage was unfazed by this blow and cried as he realized that Natsu wasn't strong enough to kill him wondering how long he had to wait until Natsu was ready to kill him. On Tenrou island, the resting place of Fairy Tail's first Guild Master, Mavis Vermilion, Zeref lays peacefully, asleep, on the ground.As Fairy Tail celebrates their victory in the Grand Magic Games after returning to Magnolia, from atop the nearby buildings, the small black creature who traveled with Raven Tail Mage Obra watches the goings-on before jumping down and scampering away into the forest, where he jumps upon the shoulder of the Dark Mage Zeref.
Back at Fairy Tail, Zeref notes on how he struggled in his entire life with his curse and how could never truly be allowed happiness or forgiveness for his vile crimes. As he moves to fulfill his goal, Natsu (having been revived through Lucy writing in his book) stands and confronts the surprised Zeref once more. Natsu was shocked at Zeref's actions as was Larcade who is sent crashing to the ground.
With his new power, Zeref forms Neo Eclipse in the doors of Fairy Tail with the intent of returning to his time as a mortal with his memory of his current life intact. Dimaria took Lucy and Natsu hostage planning to torture them for their turning Brandish to their side. There was nothing left of his parents but the body of his younger brother was still in perfect shape so Zeref kept his brother's body preserved and dedicated himself to reviving the latter. He explained that in the beginning, immortality drove him mad and that even now he wants to die, but tried to comfort her by saying that they have time to do whatever they feel, citing his creation of the Zeref then brought Mavis back to Magnolia and threw her on the ground in front of the onlooking Precht, claiming that he only came to return her body.
She promises that they will find a way to break the curse, together Zeref, with tears flowing from his eyes, is touched by the kind gesture, something he cannot remember anyone ever doing for him.
However, August is stabbed by Brandish who was brainwashed by Mest causing August to take on a new form and retaliate with a powerful magic blast. After the battle against Acnologia is over, Zeref, now reincarnated as an amateur writer named Arleos attends Lucy's Party to get her autograph for best selling books at night. August soon reflects on how only his mother could defeat him before catching a glimpse of her causing him to relent in his spell of destroying the city to resort to killing himself. Afterwards, Larcade overpowers Sting and when questioning him as to why he was fighting for the sake of guild that wasn't his own; Sting informed Larcade it was for the sake of his friends and that of Natsu's. Jellal Fernandes (ジェラール・フェルナンデス Jerāru Ferunandesu) is a childhood friend of Erza Scarlet. Zeref then realizes that this was the way to free him from immortality and to be able to face death.
Later at unknown location, Zeref ominously remarks that Natsu has to try and surpass him while calling the dragon slayer "Etherious Natsu Dragneel" revealing that Natsu is E.N.D. Zeref then ceases talking with Natsu's book, citing that he must go meet "someone".Zeref then travels some distance, ending up near a cave in a remote mountain range, where he greets a human figure sitting on a rock, sarcastically mocking his lack of an arm and assuming human is his preferred form; Zeref is immediately questioned by the sitting Zeref is later seen at a meeting with the Spriggan 12 where he states that the time has finally come to begin the invasion of Ishgar.
Igneel and Zeref soon became friends with Igneel offering to raise Zeref's younger brother and teach him in the art of Dragon Slayer Magic.
Zervis (Zeref x Mavis) is a canon pair between the strongest, most evil Mage of all time, Zeref Dragneel and the first Guild Master and co-founder of the Fairy Tail Guild, Mavis Vermilion. While Natsu was sent to the future, Zeref lived out the four hundred years awaiting his brother's arrival and would meet young girl by the name of Mavis. This was shown when he ruthlessly Nevertheless, Zeref is also shown to be a man of the people as the Emperor of Alvarez, and is shown to display good will and friendliness towards his generals and subjects, which is also reflected in their opinion of him, sincerely cheering and welcoming him as he returns to the capital after a long absence.Orphaned after Dragons killed his parents and his little brother, Natsu,One day while out gathering herbs, Zeref stumbled across the Fire Dragon King Ultimately, the true tale of events became distorted with time, resulting in legends surrounding the now-dubbed Black Wizard. While being held hostage by Dimaria, Natsu remained unconscious but when Dimaria moves to mutilate Lucy's face, Natsu awoke and unleashed his powers of E.N.D. The Black mage was unfazed by this blow and cried as he realized that Natsu wasn't strong enough to kill him wondering how long he had to wait until Natsu was ready to kill him. On Tenrou island, the resting place of Fairy Tail's first Guild Master, Mavis Vermilion, Zeref lays peacefully, asleep, on the ground.As Fairy Tail celebrates their victory in the Grand Magic Games after returning to Magnolia, from atop the nearby buildings, the small black creature who traveled with Raven Tail Mage Obra watches the goings-on before jumping down and scampering away into the forest, where he jumps upon the shoulder of the Dark Mage Zeref.
Back at Fairy Tail, Zeref notes on how he struggled in his entire life with his curse and how could never truly be allowed happiness or forgiveness for his vile crimes. As he moves to fulfill his goal, Natsu (having been revived through Lucy writing in his book) stands and confronts the surprised Zeref once more. Natsu was shocked at Zeref's actions as was Larcade who is sent crashing to the ground.
With his new power, Zeref forms Neo Eclipse in the doors of Fairy Tail with the intent of returning to his time as a mortal with his memory of his current life intact. Dimaria took Lucy and Natsu hostage planning to torture them for their turning Brandish to their side. There was nothing left of his parents but the body of his younger brother was still in perfect shape so Zeref kept his brother's body preserved and dedicated himself to reviving the latter. He explained that in the beginning, immortality drove him mad and that even now he wants to die, but tried to comfort her by saying that they have time to do whatever they feel, citing his creation of the Zeref then brought Mavis back to Magnolia and threw her on the ground in front of the onlooking Precht, claiming that he only came to return her body.
She promises that they will find a way to break the curse, together Zeref, with tears flowing from his eyes, is touched by the kind gesture, something he cannot remember anyone ever doing for him.
However, August is stabbed by Brandish who was brainwashed by Mest causing August to take on a new form and retaliate with a powerful magic blast. After the battle against Acnologia is over, Zeref, now reincarnated as an amateur writer named Arleos attends Lucy's Party to get her autograph for best selling books at night. August soon reflects on how only his mother could defeat him before catching a glimpse of her causing him to relent in his spell of destroying the city to resort to killing himself. Afterwards, Larcade overpowers Sting and when questioning him as to why he was fighting for the sake of guild that wasn't his own; Sting informed Larcade it was for the sake of his friends and that of Natsu's. Jellal Fernandes (ジェラール・フェルナンデス Jerāru Ferunandesu) is a childhood friend of Erza Scarlet. Zeref then realizes that this was the way to free him from immortality and to be able to face death.
Later at unknown location, Zeref ominously remarks that Natsu has to try and surpass him while calling the dragon slayer "Etherious Natsu Dragneel" revealing that Natsu is E.N.D. Zeref then ceases talking with Natsu's book, citing that he must go meet "someone".Zeref then travels some distance, ending up near a cave in a remote mountain range, where he greets a human figure sitting on a rock, sarcastically mocking his lack of an arm and assuming human is his preferred form; Zeref is immediately questioned by the sitting Zeref is later seen at a meeting with the Spriggan 12 where he states that the time has finally come to begin the invasion of Ishgar.
Igneel and Zeref soon became friends with Igneel offering to raise Zeref's younger brother and teach him in the art of Dragon Slayer Magic.
Zervis (Zeref x Mavis) is a canon pair between the strongest, most evil Mage of all time, Zeref Dragneel and the first Guild Master and co-founder of the Fairy Tail Guild, Mavis Vermilion. While Natsu was sent to the future, Zeref lived out the four hundred years awaiting his brother's arrival and would meet young girl by the name of Mavis. This was shown when he ruthlessly Nevertheless, Zeref is also shown to be a man of the people as the Emperor of Alvarez, and is shown to display good will and friendliness towards his generals and subjects, which is also reflected in their opinion of him, sincerely cheering and welcoming him as he returns to the capital after a long absence.Orphaned after Dragons killed his parents and his little brother, Natsu,One day while out gathering herbs, Zeref stumbled across the Fire Dragon King Ultimately, the true tale of events became distorted with time, resulting in legends surrounding the now-dubbed Black Wizard. While being held hostage by Dimaria, Natsu remained unconscious but when Dimaria moves to mutilate Lucy's face, Natsu awoke and unleashed his powers of E.N.D. The Black mage was unfazed by this blow and cried as he realized that Natsu wasn't strong enough to kill him wondering how long he had to wait until Natsu was ready to kill him. On Tenrou island, the resting place of Fairy Tail's first Guild Master, Mavis Vermilion, Zeref lays peacefully, asleep, on the ground.As Fairy Tail celebrates their victory in the Grand Magic Games after returning to Magnolia, from atop the nearby buildings, the small black creature who traveled with Raven Tail Mage Obra watches the goings-on before jumping down and scampering away into the forest, where he jumps upon the shoulder of the Dark Mage Zeref.
Back at Fairy Tail, Zeref notes on how he struggled in his entire life with his curse and how could never truly be allowed happiness or forgiveness for his vile crimes. As he moves to fulfill his goal, Natsu (having been revived through Lucy writing in his book) stands and confronts the surprised Zeref once more. Natsu was shocked at Zeref's actions as was Larcade who is sent crashing to the ground.
With his new power, Zeref forms Neo Eclipse in the doors of Fairy Tail with the intent of returning to his time as a mortal with his memory of his current life intact. Dimaria took Lucy and Natsu hostage planning to torture them for their turning Brandish to their side. There was nothing left of his parents but the body of his younger brother was still in perfect shape so Zeref kept his brother's body preserved and dedicated himself to reviving the latter. He explained that in the beginning, immortality drove him mad and that even now he wants to die, but tried to comfort her by saying that they have time to do whatever they feel, citing his creation of the Zeref then brought Mavis back to Magnolia and threw her on the ground in front of the onlooking Precht, claiming that he only came to return her body.
She promises that they will find a way to break the curse, together Zeref, with tears flowing from his eyes, is touched by the kind gesture, something he cannot remember anyone ever doing for him.
However, August is stabbed by Brandish who was brainwashed by Mest causing August to take on a new form and retaliate with a powerful magic blast. After the battle against Acnologia is over, Zeref, now reincarnated as an amateur writer named Arleos attends Lucy's Party to get her autograph for best selling books at night. August soon reflects on how only his mother could defeat him before catching a glimpse of her causing him to relent in his spell of destroying the city to resort to killing himself. Afterwards, Larcade overpowers Sting and when questioning him as to why he was fighting for the sake of guild that wasn't his own; Sting informed Larcade it was for the sake of his friends and that of Natsu's. Jellal Fernandes (ジェラール・フェルナンデス Jerāru Ferunandesu) is a childhood friend of Erza Scarlet. Zeref then realizes that this was the way to free him from immortality and to be able to face death.
Later at unknown location, Zeref ominously remarks that Natsu has to try and surpass him while calling the dragon slayer "Etherious Natsu Dragneel" revealing that Natsu is E.N.D. Zeref then ceases talking with Natsu's book, citing that he must go meet "someone".Zeref then travels some distance, ending up near a cave in a remote mountain range, where he greets a human figure sitting on a rock, sarcastically mocking his lack of an arm and assuming human is his preferred form; Zeref is immediately questioned by the sitting Zeref is later seen at a meeting with the Spriggan 12 where he states that the time has finally come to begin the invasion of Ishgar.
Igneel and Zeref soon became friends with Igneel offering to raise Zeref's younger brother and teach him in the art of Dragon Slayer Magic.
Zervis (Zeref x Mavis) is a canon pair between the strongest, most evil Mage of all time, Zeref Dragneel and the first Guild Master and co-founder of the Fairy Tail Guild, Mavis Vermilion. While Natsu was sent to the future, Zeref lived out the four hundred years awaiting his brother's arrival and would meet young girl by the name of Mavis. This was shown when he ruthlessly Nevertheless, Zeref is also shown to be a man of the people as the Emperor of Alvarez, and is shown to display good will and friendliness towards his generals and subjects, which is also reflected in their opinion of him, sincerely cheering and welcoming him as he returns to the capital after a long absence.Orphaned after Dragons killed his parents and his little brother, Natsu,One day while out gathering herbs, Zeref stumbled across the Fire Dragon King Ultimately, the true tale of events became distorted with time, resulting in legends surrounding the now-dubbed Black Wizard. While being held hostage by Dimaria, Natsu remained unconscious but when Dimaria moves to mutilate Lucy's face, Natsu awoke and unleashed his powers of E.N.D. The Black mage was unfazed by this blow and cried as he realized that Natsu wasn't strong enough to kill him wondering how long he had to wait until Natsu was ready to kill him. On Tenrou island, the resting place of Fairy Tail's first Guild Master, Mavis Vermilion, Zeref lays peacefully, asleep, on the ground.As Fairy Tail celebrates their victory in the Grand Magic Games after returning to Magnolia, from atop the nearby buildings, the small black creature who traveled with Raven Tail Mage Obra watches the goings-on before jumping down and scampering away into the forest, where he jumps upon the shoulder of the Dark Mage Zeref.
Back at Fairy Tail, Zeref notes on how he struggled in his entire life with his curse and how could never truly be allowed happiness or forgiveness for his vile crimes. As he moves to fulfill his goal, Natsu (having been revived through Lucy writing in his book) stands and confronts the surprised Zeref once more. Natsu was shocked at Zeref's actions as was Larcade who is sent crashing to the ground.
With his new power, Zeref forms Neo Eclipse in the doors of Fairy Tail with the intent of returning to his time as a mortal with his memory of his current life intact. Dimaria took Lucy and Natsu hostage planning to torture them for their turning Brandish to their side. There was nothing left of his parents but the body of his younger brother was still in perfect shape so Zeref kept his brother's body preserved and dedicated himself to reviving the latter. He explained that in the beginning, immortality drove him mad and that even now he wants to die, but tried to comfort her by saying that they have time to do whatever they feel, citing his creation of the Zeref then brought Mavis back to Magnolia and threw her on the ground in front of the onlooking Precht, claiming that he only came to return her body.
Zeref moved to leave despite Natsu's protests however, Zeref told him that Tartaros spent so much time searching for him to suddenly appear would be a kill joy with that the black mage disappeared. He was surprised that someone would want to leave, noting it was a "bad habit" of his own, and unwillingly used his Magic, which robbed the forest of its life force, which Mavis quickly recognized as Ankhseram Black Magic. Amused by his brother's words, Zeref informs him that he had to accept his destiny as a cursed being as he removes his emperor's robes and prepares for his second fight with Natsu. Natsu is soon taken away by Brandish while Invel forces Gray and Juvia to fight to the death. Natsu went to confront Zeref and after taking down many soldiers Zeref appeared. Zeref states this was also a way for him to make Natsu stronger, so that one day he would be able to destroy Zeref. The stories stated that at some point in the distant past, around 400 years ago, Zeref witnessed the deaths of many people.
She promises that they will find a way to break the curse, together Zeref, with tears flowing from his eyes, is touched by the kind gesture, something he cannot remember anyone ever doing for him.
However, August is stabbed by Brandish who was brainwashed by Mest causing August to take on a new form and retaliate with a powerful magic blast. After the battle against Acnologia is over, Zeref, now reincarnated as an amateur writer named Arleos attends Lucy's Party to get her autograph for best selling books at night. August soon reflects on how only his mother could defeat him before catching a glimpse of her causing him to relent in his spell of destroying the city to resort to killing himself. Afterwards, Larcade overpowers Sting and when questioning him as to why he was fighting for the sake of guild that wasn't his own; Sting informed Larcade it was for the sake of his friends and that of Natsu's. Jellal Fernandes (ジェラール・フェルナンデス Jerāru Ferunandesu) is a childhood friend of Erza Scarlet. Zeref then realizes that this was the way to free him from immortality and to be able to face death.
Later at unknown location, Zeref ominously remarks that Natsu has to try and surpass him while calling the dragon slayer "Etherious Natsu Dragneel" revealing that Natsu is E.N.D. Zeref then ceases talking with Natsu's book, citing that he must go meet "someone".Zeref then travels some distance, ending up near a cave in a remote mountain range, where he greets a human figure sitting on a rock, sarcastically mocking his lack of an arm and assuming human is his preferred form; Zeref is immediately questioned by the sitting Zeref is later seen at a meeting with the Spriggan 12 where he states that the time has finally come to begin the invasion of Ishgar.
Igneel and Zeref soon became friends with Igneel offering to raise Zeref's younger brother and teach him in the art of Dragon Slayer Magic.
Zervis (Zeref x Mavis) is a canon pair between the strongest, most evil Mage of all time, Zeref Dragneel and the first Guild Master and co-founder of the Fairy Tail Guild, Mavis Vermilion. While Natsu was sent to the future, Zeref lived out the four hundred years awaiting his brother's arrival and would meet young girl by the name of Mavis. This was shown when he ruthlessly Nevertheless, Zeref is also shown to be a man of the people as the Emperor of Alvarez, and is shown to display good will and friendliness towards his generals and subjects, which is also reflected in their opinion of him, sincerely cheering and welcoming him as he returns to the capital after a long absence.Orphaned after Dragons killed his parents and his little brother, Natsu,One day while out gathering herbs, Zeref stumbled across the Fire Dragon King Ultimately, the true tale of events became distorted with time, resulting in legends surrounding the now-dubbed Black Wizard. While being held hostage by Dimaria, Natsu remained unconscious but when Dimaria moves to mutilate Lucy's face, Natsu awoke and unleashed his powers of E.N.D. The Black mage was unfazed by this blow and cried as he realized that Natsu wasn't strong enough to kill him wondering how long he had to wait until Natsu was ready to kill him. On Tenrou island, the resting place of Fairy Tail's first Guild Master, Mavis Vermilion, Zeref lays peacefully, asleep, on the ground.As Fairy Tail celebrates their victory in the Grand Magic Games after returning to Magnolia, from atop the nearby buildings, the small black creature who traveled with Raven Tail Mage Obra watches the goings-on before jumping down and scampering away into the forest, where he jumps upon the shoulder of the Dark Mage Zeref.
Back at Fairy Tail, Zeref notes on how he struggled in his entire life with his curse and how could never truly be allowed happiness or forgiveness for his vile crimes. As he moves to fulfill his goal, Natsu (having been revived through Lucy writing in his book) stands and confronts the surprised Zeref once more. Natsu was shocked at Zeref's actions as was Larcade who is sent crashing to the ground.
With his new power, Zeref forms Neo Eclipse in the doors of Fairy Tail with the intent of returning to his time as a mortal with his memory of his current life intact. Dimaria took Lucy and Natsu hostage planning to torture them for their turning Brandish to their side. There was nothing left of his parents but the body of his younger brother was still in perfect shape so Zeref kept his brother's body preserved and dedicated himself to reviving the latter. He explained that in the beginning, immortality drove him mad and that even now he wants to die, but tried to comfort her by saying that they have time to do whatever they feel, citing his creation of the Zeref then brought Mavis back to Magnolia and threw her on the ground in front of the onlooking Precht, claiming that he only came to return her body.
