Episode 264

Tartaros Arc: Drops of Fire
Japanese Title	冥府の門(タルタロス)編 炎の雫
Rōmaji Title	Tarutarosu Hen: Honō no Shizuku
FUNimation Title	Tartaros Chapter - Drops of Fire
Information
Japan Air Date	December 19, 2015
Adapted from	Chapter 413 Chapter 414
Episode	264
Arc	Tartaros arc
Opening Song	Believe in Myself
Ending Song	Azayaka na Tabiji
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Tartaros Arc: Drops of Fire is the 264th episode of the Fairy Tail anime, and the 89th episode of the 2014 series.

With the collaboration of the Dragons, the humans are victorious in demolishing the Face bombs and saving the world from E.N.D.'s revival and the loss of Magic. This, however, comes at a terrible cost as Igneel's life is taken in peril.

Summary

Kagura and Millianna in awe from the dragons

As the Faces around the continent continue to give all the Mages fits with the loss of their power, Kagura and Millianna wonder what are the creatures that are beginning to destroy the magical weapons. Elsewhere, Jura notices the phenomenon and wonders what it could be. At the same time, all the Dragon Slayers conclude that it is their parents' doing. At Crocus, the Royal Family and its guards all also stare in awe at the sight of the ancient creatures, while some of citizens begin to panic at the sight. Back at Erza's group, Happy and Panther Lily examine the monitor to see that all the Faces on the continent are being destroyed one by one, while Blue Pegasus's ship regains traction once again; the Mages being curious as to what is going on as well.

	Zeref reclaims his book

As Igneel rallies his fellow Dragons, the Face monitor shows that the signal has been lost, canceling the dismissal of all the Magic, leading to cheers across the continent, although Kagura comes to realization that human powers are still barely significant. Now with E.N.D.'s resurrection dealt with, Sting and Rogue are still in shock from their fathers being alive, to which Igneel confirms it was due to creating antibodies to prevent dragonization. Just as Igneel is explaining, the downed Acnologia arises once more to continue his battle with the Fire Dragon King. As Igneel points to Natsu to retrieve the book, Gray stands in his way as he also has a deed to accomplish by effectively destroying the book, which draws the ire of Natsu. Acnologia takes notice in Igneel's motives and questions why he would do such a thing, only for Igneel to beckon to him to stop this at once as he has nothing to fear now. Alas, the Black Dragon King rebukes his statement as he says he never was in fear of the book, as all he wants is the destruction of all and everything. On the ground, Sting and Rogue try to diffuse the two of the Fairy Tail Mages from fighting over the book, but just as they do, the book disappears from Gray's grasp, revealing to be Zeref making his appearance with the book in his hand.

The fall of Igneel

With everyone in the area stunned at his arrival, he goes on to talk to Mard Geer to congratulate him on trying to reach him and revive E.N.D., but returns him to his natural book state, later burn his tome. Gray yells at Zeref for killing his own creation, but the Black Wizard states he did not need him anymore as his path now only includes even more despair with all who stand in his way, before departing shortly thereafter. In the skies, the two Dragons continue their battle, with Acnologia gaining the upper hand. Just as Igneel is losing, he contacts Natsu in order to tell him the other reason of them being inside their bodies was for this day: to destroy Acnologia. Natsu starts to race toward his father's position, looking to help him with his strife, but is countered by the Fire Dragon, as he says to stay away. Natsu denies his request, continuing forward, but, just as he comes to see him, both Dragons decimate each others' bodies, with Acnologia's arm being torn off while Igneel's entire left side being ripped through. Visibly shocked, Natsu then goes on to recollect his childhood. He then witnesses Acnologia use his Dragon Roar to fatally end his father's life, causing Natsu to scream for his name in terror.

Characters in Order of Appearance

1. Kagura Mikazuchi
2. Millianna
3. Grandeeney
4. Wendy Marvell
5. Beth Vanderwood
6. Risley Law
7. Araña Webb
8. Jura Neekis
9. Yuka Suzuki
10. Lyon Vastia
11. Toby Horhorta
12. Gajeel Redfox
13. Metalicana
14. Natsu Dragneel
15. Weisslogia
16. Sting Eucliffe
17. Neppa
18. Uosuke
19. Skiadrum
20. Cosmos
21. Kamika
22. Arcadios
23. Darton
24. Toma E. Fiore
25. Hisui E. Fiore
26. Rogue Cheney
27. Panther Lily
28. Happy
29. Lector
30. Frosch
31. Ichiya Vandalay Kotobuki
32. Jenny Realight
33. Hibiki Lates
34. Ren Akatsuki
35. Franmalth
36. Mirajane Strauss
37. Minerva Orland
38. Erza Scarlet
39. Rocker
40. Jäger
41. Nobarly
42. Semmes
43. Warcry
44. Bacchus Groh
45. Mattan Ginger
46. Thibault
47. Banaboster
48. Makarov Dreyar
49. Mavis Vermillion
50. Acnologia
51. Igneel
52. Lucy Heartfilia
53. Elfman Strauss
54. Jet
55. Warren Rocko
56. Droy
57. Cana Alberona
58. Reedus Jonah
59. Kinana
60. Vijeeter Ecor
61. Laki Olietta
62. Nab Lasaro
63. Romeo Conbolt
64. Max Alors
65. Macao Conbolt
66. Wakaba Mine
67. Mard Geer Tartaros
68. Gray Fullbuster
69. Zeref Dragneel

Battles & Events

• Igneel vs. Acnologia (concluded)

Magic, Curses, Spells, and Abilities used

Magic used

• Dragon Slayer Magic (滅竜魔法 Metsuryū Mahō)
  • Fire Dragon Slayer Magic (炎の滅竜魔法 Honō no Metsuryū Mahō)
• Black Arts (黒魔法 Kuro Mahō)
  • Living Magic (生活魔法 Seikatsu Mahō)
• Fire Magic (火の魔法 Hi no Mahō)
• Telepathy (念話(テレパシー) Terepashī)

Curses used

• None

Spells used

• Fire Dragon's Roar (火竜の咆哮 Karyū no Hōkō)

Abilities used

• Flight
• Dragon Roar

Manga & Anime Differences

• The following occur only in the anime:
  • Scenes of all the guilds, the Royal Family and its guards and the citizens around the continent reacting to the destruction of the Faces.
  • All the flashbacks of Natsu's childhood with Igneel.

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