Chapter 253

Chapter 253
Japanese Title	手をつなごう
Translated Title	Let's Join Hands
Information
Volume	#30
Arc	Tenrou Island arc
Japanese Release	Oct 5, 2011
Anime Episode	Let's Join Hands
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Let's Join Hands is the 253rd chapter of Hiro Mashima's Fairy Tail.

Makarov is unable to defeat the Acnologia, but his life is spared as everyone on the island quickly returns to fend off the dragon. Their efforts amount to nothing, as Acnologia prepares to destroy the island with one final attack. In their final moments, the Fairies all hold hands as Tenrou Island, with them on it, is eradicated.

Seven years later, Acnologia has since disappeared and nobody has been found since...

Summary

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The Fairies fighting the dragon

In order to give his guild members time to escape the island, Makarov is holding off the black dragon with his Titan Magic. He affirms his declaration that he will not allow the dragon to get past him as he must protect the members of his guild. However, the dragon knocks him to the ground and steps on his wound, causing it to reopen.

The Mysterious Watcher

Makarov smiles as he realizes that he no longer has any regrets and is a true parent now. Suddenly, Natsu shows up and tries to fight the dragon, to no success as it tosses him aside. The other members of the guild arrive and begin fighting the dragon as well while Laxus helps his grandfather, reasoning that there was no way they could've left him behind. As the guild continues to fight the dragon, a mysterious girl watches them and clasps her hands in prayer. Even with the combined powers of the members of the guild, the dragon easily repels their attacks and Gildarts realizes that the dragon is not showing its true strength but is merely playing with them. The dragon then quickly takes to the skies and prepares to attack.

The Fairies holding hands

Gajeel realizes that the dragon is about to use its roar and Erza tells everyone who can use defensive Magic to do so. Lisanna tells everyone to channel their energy towards Freed and Mirajane tells them to join hands. Determined to return to their home, everyone joins hands just as the dragon unleashes its attack, decimating the island and seemingly vaporizing everyone as Zeref, Ultear, Meredy and the Magic Council Army watch from afar. When the attack dissipates, Zeref, riding Grimoire Heart's airship, realizes that the war is over and cries for Natsu. Acnologia then flies away, disappearing from sight. As of December 16, X784, Tenrou Island is no more.

Afterwards, the Magic Council had tried searching the surrounding waters for survivors for half a year, with no success. Seven years passed, Romeo, branded with the mark of Fairy Tail, stares off into the sea alone.

Characters In Order of Appearance

1. Acnologia
2. Makarov

1. Lucy Heartfilia
2. Gray Fullbuster
3. Juvia Lockser
4. Elfman
5. Wendy Marvell
6. Erza Scarlet
7. Carla
8. Happy
9. Pantherlily
10. Natsu Dragneel
11. Laxus Dreyar
12. Levy McGarden
13. Evergreen
14. Freed Justine
15. Bickslow
16. Lisanna
17. Mirajane
18. Cana Alberona
19. Gildarts Clive
20. Gajeel Redfox
21. Mysterious Girl
22. Zeref
23. Lahar
24. Doranbolt
25. Ultear Milkovich
26. Meredy
27. Romeo Conbolt

Fights

• Fairy Tail vs. Acnologia

Magic, Spells, and Abilities used

Magic used

• Titan (巨人 Jiyaianto)
• Dragon Slayer Magic (滅竜魔法 Metsuryū Mahō)
  • Fire Dragon Slayer Magic (火の滅竜魔法 Ka no Metsuryū Mahō)
  • Iron Dragon Slayer Magic (鉄の滅竜魔法 Tetsu no Metsuryū Mahō)
• Take Over (接収 (テイクオーバー) Teiku Ōbā)
  • Animal Soul (アニマル·ソウル Animaru Sōru)
  • Satan Soul (サタンソウル Satan Sōru)
• Solid Script (固体文字 (リッドスクリプト) Soriddo Sukuriputo)
• Molding Magic (造形魔法 Zōkei Mahō)
  • Ice-Make (氷の造形魔法 (アイスメイク) Aisu Meiku)
• Card Magic (魔法の札 (マジックカード) Majikku Kādo)

Spells used

• Fire Dragon's Iron Fist (火竜の鉄拳 Karyū no Tekken)
• Animal Soul: Wings
• Solid Script: Fire (固体文字 炎 Soriddo Sukuriputo Faia)
• Iron Dragon's Sword (鉄竜剣 Tetsuryūken)
• Ice-Make: Arrows
• Satan Soul (サタンソウル Satan Sōru)

Abilities used

• Swordsmanship
• Battle Mode Shift
• Hand to Hand Combat
• Flight

Weapons used

• Magic Swords
• Magic Cards

Navigation

Edolas arc

Tenrou Island arc

X791 arc