Chapter 241 - Return To Ishgar {19} Fate Brought Us Together (1/2)
A grandmaster in bending and master of magic, thanks to these to facts Amell had total control over most elements in existence. So, that is why he was able to walk directly on top of the water surface, which he was doing now. The question of why he was walking across the ocean like he had been doing for the last hour was simple. He was heading over to Tenrou Island, the island that belonged to Fairy Tail. There was someone on this Island that he wanted to talk to. Someone he did not fear as the rest of the world did.
Another couple of hours of casual walking on the ocean and Tenrou Island entered his sight. It was big, magnificent and beautiful, truly worthy its reputation as a holy land.
”He's here, I can feel that cursed magic even from here.” Amell cracked his knuckled and smiled, ”Well, no use standing around,” Like a fading shadow in daylight, his body disappeared and reappeared on the shores of the island. This was teleportation through the use of cosmic bending.
”That way,” Amell sensed his target's specific location and started walking towards it. He didn't rush it, instead, he walked causally and took in the beautiful scenery.
In the distance, he saw a quite young-looking man sitting down against a tree with closed eyes. His breathing was rhythmic and calm, indicating that he was most likely asleep. Amell let out a loud whistle that echoed around the forest, the young black-haired man opened his eyes wide and looked over at Amell.
”Only two people have that kind of magic power,” he said slowly. He stood up with the help of the tree and faced Amell. ”You are not Acnologia. That only leaves, Portgas D Amell, the worlds first and oldest Saint. What are you doing here?” He asked in a soft tone.
”You knew this meeting was inevitable, I just helped speed up a fated meeting.” The two stood staring at each other. ”Fate brought us together, is that what you're saying? What if I don't believe in fate?”
Amell chuckled, ”God cursed you, revealing his existence to you, and you want to tell me fate does not exist. It might not be able to control powerful wizards like us, but it still guides us to what we will eventually do and see. Fate will always take us to where we are supposed to be, and it doesn't matter how long that takes, it always happens.”
”Spoken like an old man. You have my respect, Amell.” He bowed slightly at Amell, ”And you have mine, Zeref Dragneel!” Amell's words slightly shocked Zeref. ”So, you knew? Guess I shouldn't have expected anything else from the most powerful wizard in history.” Zeref sat down against the tree again.
”From one old man to another, get some sun, you are unbelievably pale.” Amell walked over and sat down against a tree opposite Zeref.
”Funny. How has life been treating you?” Zeref didn't bother being on guard against Amell, he sensed no genuine killing intent from him. Amell was the same, he was just here to talk.
”Pretty good. My son claimed the spot as the strongest wizard in his guild, and my disciple is not far behind.”
”Fairy Tail?” Zeref tilted his head to the side.
”Yeah, her guild. Do you remember?” Amell saw sorrow deep inside his eyes.
”How could I forget. I am immortal and my memories do not fade away as ages pass. Painful memories will haunt me forever, that is my curse.” Zeref clenched his fists.
”Do you want it gone?” Amell's question caused Zeref to look up in anger. ”Do not tease me, Amell. I do not take kindly to it.” His magic power started rising.
”I am not. I have been close to you for several minutes and nothing has happened. I assume you don't have control, and that's why you hide here on this Island.”