Episode 257

Tartaros Arc: Wings of Despair
Japanese Title	冥府の門(タルタロス)編 絶望の翼
Rōmaji Title	Tarutarosu Hen: Zetsubō no Tsubasa
FUNimation Title	Tartaros Chapter - Wings of Despair
Information
Japan Air Date	October 31, 2015
Adapted from	Chapter 399 Chapter 400
Episode	257
Arc	Tartaros arc
Opening Song	Believe in Myself
Ending Song	Azayaka na Tabiji
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Tartaros Arc: Wings of Despair is the 257th episode of the Fairy Tail anime, and the 82nd episode of the 2014 series.

The rematch between Erza and Kyôka ensues as she tries to hold the Demon off, while the Face timer continues to count down. Meanwhile, as the other Fairy Tail Mages recoup from their battles, a familiar terror ravages through the land and joins the fray, with the only sliver of hope returning from his long absence in order to stop him.

Summary

Erza and Kyôka's rematch

With the former chairman downed and Seilah's remaining power absorbed, Erza and Kyôka resume their battle. With the Face timer continuously ticking down, Erza swears she'll stop it, something which Kyôka scoffs about, saying it is far too late. As the others marvel at her will, Happy checks on an injured Mirajane and asks her for Lisanna's whereabouts. She tells him how, after regaining consciousness, the Mages encountered a horde of mass-produced Lamys and she noticed Seilah escaping in the midst of the chaos. With Elfman and Lisanna telling her that they can handle the Demons, she follows the Etherious to the control room. Suddenly, however, an eerie sound is heard throughout the room, with everyone confused to what it could be.

In the meantime, Doranbolt, Wendy and Carla arrive to the outskirts of Cube, taking notice of it being completely decimated. Wendy then suddenly collapses, with Doranbolt hearing an unusual sound from the distance.

	Laxus unconscious under Juvia's care

Elsewhere, the other Fairy Tail Mages attend to the unconscious Laxus and discuss about Gray and his newfound power. As Gajeel entrusts Levy to deliver the blood ingredient to Porlyusica, Juvia worryingly asks him of Gray's whereabouts, but the Dragon Slayer admits he left off without notice, distressing the Water Mage. As Natsu ponders to himself, though, he suddenly gets a sensation, with everyone wondering what's bothering him. He then asks Gajeel if he can hear the voice, with Gajeel soon coming to realization of those words. A tremor then rains down and while everyone on the battlefield reacts to it in wonderment, Mard Geer wonders if this phenomenon is after their Demon or if it's after Zeref. Natsu recognizes the familiar terror as none other than Acnologia. In an unknown fiery depths, though, Igneel ponders if it's finally the time to make his move.

Cana in despair from Acnologia's terror

Joining the fray, the Black Dragon decimates the land with his Dragon Roar, shocking all the Mages that they've encountered the terrible monstrosity once again. Wendy, still in her paralyzed state, is immobile while Carla and Doranbolt can't fathom Acnologia arriving to their location. Over to Natsu's group, the two Dragon Slayers are suffering from the effects of the Dark Dragon's return, with Juvia inquiring if all the Dragon Slayers could be reacting to Acnologia's presence. At that same time, Twin Dragons are reacting as well; Mard Geer taking notice, but unable to comprehend why. Acnologia, though, only continues his rampage, destroying everything in his path, as the Fairy Tail members try to round up the wounded, but to no avail. Mard Geer then realizes that the Black Dragon is after E.N.D. as he concurs that Acnologia is afraid of the very book.

Igneel and Acnologia engage in battle

Still in pain, Natsu suddenly hears Igneel's voice, but cannot locate where it is coming from. This causes the others to inquire on him, with Igneel announcing to Natsu that he will put a stop to Acnologia. A bright light then emanates from Natsu's chest as he recalls his childhood with his father. Right after, a huge beam of light releases from inside Natsu, pushing the others back in the process, turning out to be The Flame King himself, who apologizes but digresses any further talk until after Acnologia's defeat. Stunned, the Mages witness both of the ancient creatures battling before their very eyes, while Natsu only sobbingly realizes that his father has finally returned.

Characters in Order of Appearance

1. Erza Scarlet
2. Kyôka
3. Mirajane Strauss
4. Crawford Seam
5. Seilah
6. Franmalth
7. Minerva Orland
8. Lector
9. Frosch
10. Happy
11. Panther Lily
12. Doranbolt
13. Wendy Marvell
14. Carla
15. Juvia Lockser
16. Gajeel Redfox
17. Laxus Dreyar
18. Levy McGarden
19. Lucy Heartfilia
20. Natsu Dragneel
21. Gray Fullbuster
22. Mard Geer Tartaros
23. Sting Eucliffe
24. Rogue Cheney
25. Lamy
26. Jet
27. Droy
28. Elfman Strauss
29. Lisanna Strauss
30. Warren Rocko
31. Laki Olietta
32. Kinana
33. Max Alors
34. Cana Alberona
35. Wakaba Mine
36. Macao Conbolt
37. Romeo Conbolt
38. Porlyusica
39. Acnologia
40. Igneel
41. Vijeeter Ecor
42. Makarov Dreyar (flashback)
43. Evergreen
44. Fried Justine

Battles & Events

• Erza Scarlet vs. Kyôka: Rematch (started)
• Sting Eucliffe & Rogue Cheney vs. Mard Geer Tartaros
• Igneel vs. Acnologia (started)

Magic, Curses, Spells, and Abilities used

Magic used

• 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 (サタンソール Satan Sōru)
• Spatial Magic (空間魔法 Kūkan Mahō)
  • Teleportation Magic (瞬間移動の魔法 Shunkanidō no Mahō)
• Devil Slayer Magic (滅悪魔法 Metsuaku Mahō)
  • Ice Devil Slayer Magic (氷の滅悪魔法 Kōri no Metsuaku Mahō)
• Telepathy (念話(テレパシー) Terepashī)
• Giant (巨人(ジヤイアント) Jiyaianto)
• Molding Magic (造形魔法 Zōkei Mahō)
  • Ice-Make (氷の造形魔法(アイスメイク) Aisu Meiku)
• Dragon Slayer Magic (滅竜魔法 Metsuryū Mahō)
  • Fire Dragon Slayer Magic (炎の滅竜魔法 Honō no Metsuryū Mahō ')
• Battle Mode Shift (戦闘モードシフト Sentō Mōdo Shifuto)

Curses used

• Slippery Curse (滑りまくる呪法 Suberimakuru Juhō)

Spells used

• Animal Soul: Cat (キャット Kyatto)
• Direct Line (瞬間移動(ダイレクトライ) Dairekuto Rain)
• Animal Soul: Harpy
• Ice-Make: Arrows
• Fire Dragon's Iron Fist (火竜の鉄拳 Karyū no Tekken)
• Satan Soul (サタンソウル Satan Sōru)

Abilities used

• Hand-to-Hand Combat
• Whip Talons (鞭爪 Muchizume)
  • Whip
• Magical Barrier Particles (魔障粒子 Mashōryūshi)
• Flight
• Dragon Roar

Weapons used

• Sword

Armors used

• Armadura Fairy (妖精の鎧(アルマデュラ・フェアリー) Arumadura Fearī)

Items used

• Face (白き遺産・フェイス Shiroki Isan : Feisu)

Manga & Anime Differences

• The following occur only in the anime:
  • Laxus, unconscious from his battle, being attended to by the other Fairy Tail Mages.
  • Added dialogue and scenes to Mages' conversation regarding Gray; Gajeel describing his new-found power and Juvia remembering his father's will.
• During Acnologia's rampage, a member of Fairy Tail tells the others to move Laxus and the injured away from danger in the manga. In the anime, however, he tells them to move Friedd instead.
• When remembering of his childhood with Igneel, Natsu was narrating in the manga. In the anime it was Mirajane.
• Levy receiving Tempester's blood from Gajeel differ between the two media:
  • In the manga, she receives it in a small sack.
  • In the anime, she receives it from upon Laxus's coat.

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