Chapter 149

'''Super Sky Battle! Natsu vs. Cobra''' is the 149th chapter of Hiro Mashima's Fairy Tail.

Lucy and Gray, having met Jura and the newly turned Hoteye, encounters Midnight. Hoteye volunteers to fight him and the battle between former allies begin. Meanwhile, Natsu and Happy, who have been fighting an uphill battle against Cobra and Cuberos, learn of the true nature of Cobra's Magic, Poison Dragon Slayer Magic.

Summary
Natsu and Happy continues to face off against Oracion Seis member Cobra (and his pet flying snake-Cuberos). But is still unable to hit him.

Meanwhile, (a Nirvana affected) Hoteye and Jura meet up with Lucy and Gray. Hoteye reveals the history of Nirvana and the location of Brain. Suddenly, they were confronted by Midnight. Midnight attacks them, thinking that Hoteye has betrayed his father. Hot Eye, after revealing his real name to be "Richard", tells Lucy, Gray and Jura to stop Brain and then goes on to face Midnight by himself.

Up in the sky, Happy concludes that Cobra's Magic is to read the opponents movements. Happy and Natsu tries to think of a plan, but Cobra is able to read everyone of it. An angry Natsu attacks without thinking, and was able to hit Cobra. Cobra realizes that he needs to be serious and reveals to Natsu and Happy that he is the Poison Dragon Slayer...

Fights

 * Natsu Dragneel & Happy vs. Cobra & Cuberos
 * Hoteye vs. Midnight

Magic used

 * Aera (翼 Ēra)
 * Fire Dragon Slayer Magic (火の滅竜魔法 Ka no Metsuryū Mahō)
 * Reflector (屈折 Rifurekutā)
 * Earth Magic (土魔法 Tsuchi Mahō)
 * Poison Dragon Slayer Magic (毒の滅竜魔法 Doku no Metsuryū Mahō)

Spells used

 * Fire Dragon's Iron Fist (火竜の鉄拳 Karyū no Tekken)
 * Liquid Ground (リキッドグラウンド, Rikiddo Guraundo)
 * Fire Dragon's Claw (火竜の鉤爪 Karyū no Kagitsume)

Abilities used

 * Flight
 * Enhanced Hearing
 * Hand to Hand Combat